Wednesday, Wood County January 31, 2018 Vol. 3 No. 5 Two Sections MONITOR 50 cents www.woodcountymonitor.com Competitors sell themselves as candidates in forum By DORIS NEWMAN bron stressed she was best for the clerk, and Donna Huston, district [email protected] offi ce because, as a licensed att or- court coordinator, provided distinct ney who has practiced law includ- choices as well. Margos pointed out Four Republican county-wide ing in the court to which she is seek- she has been with the clerk’s offi ce candidates informed approximate- ing offi ce, she could save the county about 12 years, being trained for the ly 90 people why they were seeking thousands of dollars. Her oppo- position which she is seeking and elected offi ces during a forum last nent, Kevin White (retired principal endorsed by District Clerk Jenica Tuesday hosted by the Lake Coun- and currently the mayor of Mine- Turner as well as current and past try Republican Club at the Quitman ola) countered that a large part of elected offi cials and employees. Public Library. the responsibilities of the position See FORUM, Page 7A County judge candidate Lucy He- are administrative and he feels a re- sponsibility to residents because of Janae Holland introduced herself to those at Keith Riley spoke to the crowd at the candi- his deep roots here. the candidates forum last Tuesday. Holland date forum telling them what his goal is if And the district clerk candidates, is running for Pct. 2 justice of the peace. Cur- elected as Pct. 2 justice of the peace. Theresa Margos, the deputy district rent JP Wes Criddle is not seeking reelection. Quitman’s Fannin part of Council OKs historic A&M Commerce amendment dealing with gridiron championship run extra money By LARRY TUCKER By DORIS NEWMAN [email protected] [email protected]

A former Quitman Bulldog is enjoying life these days as part of a The regular January national champion football team. Randall Fannin, a 1987 Quitman Mineola City Council High School graduate, is one of the coaches of the NCAA Divison meeting last Monday II Texas A&M Commerce Lion football team that won the national evening was highlighted title. by the acceptance of a The Lions defeated West Florida 37-27 in budget amendment due Kansas City. to an excess in revenue The road to the national title was not an budgeted from lodgings easy one. Unlike NCAA Division I football in taxes. which a team has to win a semi-fi nal game to City Administrator get to the championship, in Division II it is a Mercy Rushing ex- fi ve-week journey against ranked foes. plained that the amount The Lions had to go to Minnesota twice, the that exceeded what was state of Washington once, played one game budgeted, $3,091, wasn’t at home and traveled to Kansas City for the large, but that anything Randall Fannin fi nal. The fi ve-game trek included wins over over revenue budgeted Winona (Minnesota) State 20-6, Central Wash- is a positive thing. The ington 34-31 in double overtime, Minnesota State-Monkato 31-21, council was asked to ap- Harding University 31-17 and fi nally the championship win over prove a budget amend- West Florida. ment moving the rev- Fannin coaches safeties and assists with special teams at A&M enue from the general Commerce. The QHS graduate said it was a tough but reward- fund to the Community ing time. “In Division II, we don’t get the luxury of playing in a Development budget. bowl game and having a month to prepare. You start the play- The amendment was off s and you go for another fi ve weeks if you make it to the fi nals. Randall Fannin is shown here coaching at an A&M commerce practice earlier this past approved unanimously See FANNIN, Page 12A season. (Courtesy photos) on a motion by Ward 1 Councilperson Sue Jones with a second by Ward 3 Alderman Mitchell Tuck. Rushing said that laws Mineola locals, school board approve 2018-19 calendar restrict how the money By QUINTON LILLEY the new academic calendar include moving district has received nearly $9 million. is spent and basically it [email protected] some staff development days from Friday The board also discussed important dates must go towards att ract- to Monday, four days of staff development coming up for this year’s school board elec- ing tourism and mar- Last Monday the Mineola Board of Trust- in October and a four-day weekend for stu- tion. May 5 is Election Day and the last day keting, or, as she put it, ees offi cially approved the 2018-2019 aca- dents in February. to fi le for a board seat is Feb. 16. “heads in beds,” which demic calendar during their regular Janu- Students who don’t miss a day of school The board will have two seats up for elec- can include support- ary meeting. next year will att end class for 167 days, one tion which are currently occupied by board ing the arts or visitors’ Mineola Superintendent Kim Tunnell day more than the current school year and member Jill Quiambao and Board President bureaus. However, the presented the calendar to the board which will be in class for a total of 76,520 minutes. Regan Brandon. aim should be to at least detailed slight changes compared to the The Texas Education Agency (TEA) current- Tunnell also updated the board on att en- att ract visitors for two 2017-2018 school year. The biggest change ly requires all districts hold class for at least dance numbers. Since the start of the new nights. is the district’s move from six- to nine-week 75,600 minutes per year. semester, 32 new students have enrolled The meeting also in- grading periods. Students and faculty will also be off near- and the total number of students has risen See COUNCIL, Page 12A According to Tunnell, when speaking to ly three weeks from Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 during to 1,627 students. In January the att endance district teachers the nine-week period will the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. rate is up to 95 percent of students att end- be a bett er refl ection of student performance In other school news, Tunnell presented ing class each day. That number is up two This Week in Your while also creating slightly less work for each board member with a certifi cate of percent in comparison to December. Tun- Neighborhood teachers by not having to prepare as many thanks from Texas Governor Greg Abbott nell said the district’s ultimate goal is to progress reports. This year students are re- as a part of the Texas-wide School Board see 97 percent of all students att end class ceiving six progress reports, while next year Member Month. everyday. • His Kids After students will receive just four. The district also saw a one percent increase All board members were present for this School Program at the Some of the other changes stemming from in tax collection revenue in December as the meeting. First United Method- ist Church of Mineola begins today (Wednes- day) for fi rst through Wood Co. Pct. 4 Commissioner Acker to seek reelection fi fth graders. Contact the Wood County Pct. 4 Commissioner Rus- homes. “That had slowed down,” he said. church for more informa- sell Acker would like for the public to be He noted the young people have to leave tion. The church is also aware that he is seeking his second term on the area to fi nd jobs and “we have got to starting a new Come As the commissioners court. bring jobs back to bring the building back to You Are Seekers Service Acker is a 1976 graduate of Como-Pickton the area.” on Sundays at 11 a.m. at High School and spent 30 years in the con- Acker said that during his term he has seen the Ministries Center. struction business. For 10 years he served as great cooperation between county commis- • The East Texas Gem the environmental inspector and subdivi- sioners. “The commissioners are willing to & Mineral Society Show sion coordinator for Wood County. come together now to help each other with will be Friday through Acker noted that, during his term as com- road projects,” he said. Sunday at the Tyler Rose missioner, he was proud to have been among Commissioners chose Acker to oversee Garden Center. Friday it the people taking part in preliminary meet- maintenance of county buildings due to will be from 9 a.m. to 5 ings concerning Sanderson Farms “long be- his construction background. He and his p.m., Saturday 10-6 and fore it broke in the news.” That leads into his wife Sharon have three children and seven on Sunday 10-5. There statement that it is important for commis- grandchildren. This past weekend Acker is a $5 charge for admis- sioners to look toward the economic growth Pct. 4 Commissioner Russell Acker is seeking reelection. served as the auctioneer of baked goods and sion for adults. Scouts in and development of Wood County. “We donated merchandise at the Quitman Pilot uniform will be admitt ed should try to recruit candidates through the Development Board, succeeding Pct. 2 Jerry Club’s Chili Cook-off . free. industrial foundations and groups to bring Gaskill who served in that capacity the max- Acker is appreciative for the opportunity • The Mineola Cham- industry to Wood County.” imum time. he has had to serve on the commissioners ber of Commerce’s fi rst As Pct. 4 commissioner, the former envi- Acker had previously been in the con- court. And, he off ers his cellphone number, Membership Awards ronmental inspector represents the county struction fi eld, in which he was a second 903-850-3119, to ensure citizens have access Meeting will be held on as a voting delegate on the Region D Water generation of his family building retirement to their elected representative. See THIS WEEK, Page 7A

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Now that I am scoring a run, my concerts with thousands of than advertised as they rolled parking and putt ing up with entering those senior son and other team other crazies. Over the years, through all their hits and com- young drunks. years of my life, I members decided my preference has become lis- ing back to the stage for the My years working at Dewey have eased up on a lot they preferred me to tening rooms such as Poor Da- “My Girl” encore. Groom’s Longhorn Ballroom of things I used to do. be alive as opposed vid’s Pub in Dallas and places During my college years, I gave me the opportunity to see I do miss being able to the alternative. We like John Defore’s Pickin’ Par- got a job parking cars at Me- all the country music greats to do some of those fi nished the game lor in Mineola when it was in morial Auditorium. Part of our live. It was at the Longhorn things, but others, not with eight players on its heyday and presently The job was sett ing up chairs for I got to see and appreciate so much. the fi eld. Bowery Stage in Winnsboro the concerts. After sett ing up Charley Pride, Merle Haggard, Starting with sports, LARRY TUCKER When I fi rst start- where you can sit and listen. the fl oor, we would head out Eddie Rabbit, Ronnie Millsap, I have become a fan, ed coaching after a Memories of what used to to the parking lots. After the Dolly Parton, Conway Twitt y, not a participant. The last 20-year layoff , I would pitch be take me back to those fi rst lots would fi ll up we got to go Dott ie West, Gary Stewart, time I actually participated in batt ing practice until I fi nal- concert-going days. While in and watch the concerts. Faron Young, Hank Williams a sporting event was over 20 ly threw my arm out. I had a sophomore at W.W. Sam- The very fi rst concert I ever Jr., Charlie Daniels and person- years ago when my amateur shoulder surgery at 60 years uell High School, my fi rst worked was Grand Funk al favorite, the late Mel Street. baseball team was short a of age, but the old throwing big concert was at Memorial Railroad. In their sound check The last big concert for me player and I stuck myself in motion was never the same. To Auditorium in Dallas with the it was so loud, I could not even and my wife was the Rolling right fi eld. I happened to draw this day it is diffi cult to toss a Beach Boys as the headliner. hear myself think. In the next Stones in 2016 with 80,000 a walk and it took every breath baseball or softball and it takes Also on the show was Tom- year or so, I got to work con- others at Jerry World and I could manage to jog to fi rst quite an eff ort to even shoot a my James and the Shondells certs by the Moody Blues, The Black Sabbath at Starplex last base. Wouldn’t you know it, free throw. who you might remember Who, Jethro Tull, ZZ Topp, year. We have been to more the next guy up got a hit and One of the things I love to from their song “Crimson and Humble Pie, Wishbone Ash, intimate sett ings as the South- I had to actually run. After do is go to live music shows. Clover.” Next was Paul Revere Chicago, Alice Cooper, Gordon side Ballroom in Dallas to see fi nally rounding the bases and I used to love to go to the big and the Raiders, followed by Lightfoot, Elton John, Seals Megadeth and Godsmack , but new-found love of everything and Crofts, Elvis Presley and there were still 1,500 at those Motown and soul music. even Tom Jones. shows. Letters Policy In my junior year of high Outdoor festivals became a We do like the smaller au- school, good friend Bill Sand- big thing. I was able to att end Letters to the editor are opinions ex- endorsement for or against political can- ditoriums like the 6,000 seat pressed by the writers and in no way didates. Letters of a political nature will erson and I loaded up our the fi rst two Willie Nelson Verizon in Grand Prairie. We refl ect opinions or policies of this paper. not be accepted for the last edition prior dates and tt ook off to see Fourth of July picnics and a were able to see Alice Cooper, Publication of a letter does not neces- to the election as well. the Temptations. Memorial few rock festivals in the area. Cheech and Chong and Shine- sarily mean the facts have been con- Letters should not be personal attacks fi rmed. and must not be libelous. The newspa- Auditorium was full to the Over the years my desire to down at those locations. You Letters must be signed, accompanied per has editorial discretion on publishing rafters. The Iceman, Jerry be with thousands of others at can actually see and hear with with a telephone number for verifi cation as well as editing letters. Butler, opened the show and a music show has somewhat no trouble there and parking is and be no more than 350 words long. Submit letters to the editor to editor@ stirred the crowd with tunes been tempered by all the trou- cheap and easy. One letter per writer per topic will be ac- woodcountymonitor.com or by mail to cepted. one of our offi ces (see staff box at bot- like “Only the Strong Survive.” ble you go through today with The Monitor does not accept letters of tom of page). The Temptations were bett er expensive tickets, overpriced See TUCKER, Page 6A WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTICAL JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 lodge hall, Highway 37, Quitman. Covered dish - 6:30 MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD munity Room, N. Hwy. 37. p.m., Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each - third Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 569-6944. Public in- QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; 903-975-5745 Thursday, 7 p.m. at the hall. vited. city hall. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - fi rst Monday, 6:30 p.m., City FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednes- MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, din- QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – 2nd Monday, 6 p.m. Ad- Hall. day and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, ner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invit- ministration Building. ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Alba bridge, lessons, Bingo and card games. ed. 569-2608. REPUBLICAN CLUB OF WINNSBORO - fourth Mon- Community Center. 765-2573 FOUKE-LAKE HAWKINS CRIME WATCH - third Thurs- MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE - fi rst and third Tuesday, day, 7 p.m., 903-342-0575. ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday day, 7 p.m., Fouke Community Center 11 a.m., 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 569- REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third every other month,, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday, Quit- 2776. Monday, 11:30 a.m., Red Dome, Quitman, 903 383 welcome. man. MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Dogwood 2121. ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - Room, Mineola Civic Center. SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAW- p.m., high school library., 768-2472. fi rst Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. MINEOLA ROTARY RECYCLING – third Saturday, 9 KINS - fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tues- GED CLASSES, FREE - Sand Spring Baptist Church. a.m. to noon, Walmart parking lot. Cardboard, paper SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club day, elementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, or 6-9 p.m. 903- and plastic accepted. meets third Thursday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Red ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 768-3239 or 903-569-9350. MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, Dome Smokehouse meeting room. 903-253-3635. p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group GED FREE PREPARATORY CLASS - each Thursday 4 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 903-497-1162; Dominoes & other STROKE SURVIVORS & APHASIA CLUB OF EAST Mon. 11 a.m.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. - 6 p.m. concurrent with QISD calendar. Quitman Public games. TEXAS - fourth Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., First Baptist ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Satur- Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD - Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., and Church Quitman, 903-878-2392. day, 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. GIRL SCOUT TROOP #3 - Monday, 6 p.m., Broad Friday, 9:30 a.m. TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - second ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. Street Church of Christ Annex, 903-569-2610. All girls, MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD - Wednesday and Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., First Christian Church Tyler, & Sat. 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street. kindergarten-12th grade welcome. Thursday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., business meeting Broadway & Loop, 903-839-2349. AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal HAINESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER - second Tues- fourth Thursday, 9:30 am. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley Church, Mineola. day, 6 p.m. Members bring a covered dish and enjoy an MLOTA QUILT GUILD - fi rst, second and third Thurs- chapter, Thursdays on Mercy Ships property, 5:30-6:30 ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP (sponsored by Pilot evening of fellowship. The center is located at FM 49 day, 9:30 am; business meeting fi rst Thursday. p.m. 903-882-0887. Club) fi rst Monday, 11 a.m., Red Dome restaurant in and 778, 903-769-1091. MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; busi- TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Quitman, 903-569-5237. HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and ness meeting fourth Monday. Baptist Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Haines- MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - fi rst Thursday, 10 UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of ville. a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome. - every three months on third Monday, Wood County Mineola. 903-569-0348. All are invited. HAWKINS LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, Courthouse, 5:30 p.m.. 903-763-2123. AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - fi rst at the depot in Willful Crossing. 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome,, 903-569-8877. UTU AUXILIARY MORNING STAR LODGE #851 - third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 102 West Broadway, in Winnsboro. HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT -fi rst and third MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD - Tuesday, 1 p.m. Busi- Monday (except July and August), 11:30 a.m 903-752-0913 or 903-7675338. Tuesday at the fi re station at Holly Lake Ranch. ness meeting fi rst Tuesday.. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store IRIS GARDEN CLUB-GOLDEN - fi rst Monday, Septem- MONDAY NIGHT KNITS - 6-8 p.m. Monday, Golden Recruiting new members. 569-2228. - Dog Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacifi c Street, Mineola, ber-May, Golden United Methodist Church. 903-765- Methodist Fellowship Hall. 903-768-2540. VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke Thursday-Saturday. 903-569-0505 or 903-563-9542. 3000. THE NAME CENTER (National Association of Marriage every Friday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. BOY SCOUT TROOP #36 QUITMAN - meets Sunday, KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center Enhancement) - i302 S. Stephens, Quitman. Certifi ed WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - fi rst Tuesday, 6 4:30 p.m., Scout House behind First United Methodist Dogwood Room. and experienced counselors by appointment to assist p.m., 407 N. Stephens in Quitman. 903-763-1210 or Church. Danny King, 903-521-5930. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S couples in Wood County. Free, donations are accepted. e-mail [email protected] BOYSCOUTS TROOP 385 MINEOLA - Tuesdays 7 THE APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 903-763-1286. WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meet- p.m., Mineola Methodist Education Bldg. New boys/ p.m., at the church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. NORTHEAST TEXAS PARATROOPERS ASSOCI- ing, Monday, 2 p.m, Wood County Extension Offi ce. alums welcome! Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 903-569-3662. ATION - third Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Red Dome Wood County Aggie MomS - 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., 903- BOY SCOUTS TROOP 180 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, Smokehouse in Quitman. 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook 6:30 p.m., Church of Christ. New boys/alums welcome! 6:30 p.m. 903-850-2557. OPEN HEART MINISTRY - third Friday, 7 p.m., Mineola page. Tex Willis 903-816-0638 LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Tuesday, 6 Civic Center. WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, BOY SCOUTS TROOP 379 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays p.m., Red Dome Smokehouse, Quitman. OVERCOMERS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP - third Thursday, 8 p.m., appraisal district offi ce. Open to 7 p.m., City Bldg @ Walker Park. New boys/alums wel- LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. Monday, 7-8 p.m., Whispering Pines Church of the Naz- the public. come! Sherry McGovern 903-335-9744 Monthly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 arene, located on CR 3811, Hawkins WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble or 3069. PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF MINEOLA ELE- third Monday, 5:30 p.m. (every three months). Baptist, fi rst & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - will resume MENTARY- fi rst Tuesday, 8:15 a.m., elementary library, WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every BREAKING FREE - meeting place for families and rehearsals Aug. 6 at Mineola High School Band Hall. 7 PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Tuesday, 6:30 other Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. friends of addicts and alcoholics. Monday, 7 p.m., 971 p.m. 903-569-2300. p.m., First Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program 763-2716. E. Goode St., Quitman, 903-497-6149. LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the provided. 903-629-2114 WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those Lake Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second and fourth Tues- month, third Monday, 6 p.m., Wood County Justice with various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - fi rst Saturday, day, 6 p.m. Mineola Civic Center. 903-569-5237. Center courtroom. The public is invited. 903-763-2201 7 p.m., Church On the Rock annex building at 302 S. February, May, August and November, Harold Simmons PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - at First Baptist Church or 903-569-6294. Stephens. 903-763-4588. Community Center, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all mem- in Quitman. First Tuesday 1-3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thurs- COUNSELING CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE CENTER - bers and guests welcome. 903-569-0223. Hall. 903-763-8101. day, Quitman Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. 903-383-7036 903-850-3858 or [email protected]. MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 7 QUITMAN CHILD ADVOCACY GROUP - third Thurs- or www.woodcountydem.org. CUB SCOUTS PACK 391 HAWKINS - meets Sundays, p.m., in high school band hall. All parents invited. day, 10 a.m., 403 Conger in Quitman. The public is WOOD COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third 5 p.m., Scout Hut, FUMC. New boys, alums welcome. MINEOLA LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Thursday, welcome. Monday, January through May and September through Scott Randall, 903-203-7901. noon, Mineola Country Club, 903-638-1596; 903-569- QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except November, 7 p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - 3340. when on fi eld trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitman- Community Room. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. fi rst Saturday except June, July, August and December, MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd [email protected]. All are welcome. WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. IMMUNIZATION 12 p.m. Harvest Acres Baptist Church, 460 NW Loop Tuesday, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, CLINIC - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., and 564, Mineola. 903-629-7837.. Building, 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. Faith Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman.QUIT- 1-3 p.m., third Monday, 1-6 p.m. Public Health Depart- DELPHIAN LITERARY CLUB - fi rst Wednesday, 569- MINEOLA SCHOOL BOARD - third Monday, Admin. MAN LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 ment offi ces, 213 W. Bermuda, Quitman, 763-5406. 6794 or 569-3586. Bldg., Loop 564, 7 p.m. p.m., Peralto’s Restaurant. Contact any Lions Club WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT - second Mon- DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS - 7 p.m. Friday, MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., member to donate your used eyeglasses for recycling day, 7 p.m., hospital conference room in Quitman. Pub- Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ronny Polley 768-2992. City Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in to the needy. lic invited. DUPLICATE BRIDGE ACBL games - Wednesday and November and December because of holidays. QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL Friday, 10:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, 882-1335. MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER Quitman Public Library. 903-383-5075. ASSOCIATION - third Monday, September-December, EASTERN STAR - Quitman Chapter 695, 3rd Tues., CLUB - last Monday, 6 p.m., high school lobby. QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thurs., noon, ETMC Com- and February-April, 2 p.m. and in May at 5 p.m., Forev- dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30. Flora Lodge in Quit- er Young Activity Center, 402 S. Main St., Quitman. All man. 903-638-6420. retired school personnel are invited. ETMC Quitman - needs volunteers. Great opportunity To add a listing to the WOOD COUNTY TEA PARTY - fi rst Monday, 7 p.m., to meet people while helping your community. Contact calendar, email editor@ Quitman Library Judy Johnson, 903-383-3433 woodcountymonitor.com YANTIS CITY COUNCIL – second Tuesday, 6 p.m., city FANNIE MARCHMAN GARDEN CLUB - third Wednes- or news@woodcounty hall. day, September - May, Mineola Civic Center, 9:30 a.m. YANTIS SCHOOL BOARD – second Monday, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. Charla Martin, president, 903-638- monitor.com or call 903- (executive session), 7 open meeting, school cafeteria. 6389 569-2442 or 903-763-4522 YANTIS/LAKE FORK LIONS CLUB - second Thursday, FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - fi rst Tuesday at the 6 p.m., Yantis Community Center.

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ABOVE LEFT: Debbie Keenan received the Volunteer of the Year award On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Rotary Club of Mineola from ETMC Quitman at the Quitman Chamber of Commerce banquet will host a forum for the contested county races of Jan. 18. ABOVE RIGHT: Retired Dr. Norman Hicks was honored by county judge, district clerk and Pct. 2 justice of the ETMC Quitman as the Physician of the Year. RIGHT: Michelle Ritter peace at St. Dunstan’s Church Parish Church Hall. A received the ETMC Quitman Caretaker of the Year award from Terry candidate meet-and-greet will begin at 5:30 p.m. and Casburn. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker) the forum will start at 6 p.m. Contact Club President Greg Hollen at the above number or Ken Pearce at 903-569-5561 for details. “All candidates have accepted and we look forward to solid turnout to both events,” Hollen said. Commissioners pass resolution for grant By LARRY TUCKER Jerry Gaskill presid- [email protected] ed over the meeting in absence of Judge Bry- Wood County Com- an Jeanes covering the missioners approved a short eight-item agenda. request from Fire Mar- In other matt ers com- shal Tully Davidson to missioners approved: apply for a grant from • the fi lling of a vacan- the Plains Responder cy in the county judge’s Grant Program in a six offi ce by accessing the minute meeting Friday. salary reserve fund; “This is a Plains Pipe- • budget amendments line grant they off er to totaling $757,172.62; fi rst responders. I would • Rita Schneider for like to apply for it for the part-time at $12 per Fire Marshal’s offi ce to hour in the Tax Asses- get personal equipment sor-Collectors Offi ce in and gas monitors for auto registration and our trailer so we would • payroll of have them for use in any $333,781.24; health kind of emergency,” Da- and dental claims of vidson explained. The $117,448.15; accounts grant would be for ap- payable $218,825.77; proximately $4,000. and direct claims paid Members of Boy Scout Troop 385 were the only members of the general public who attended the Mineola City Council workshop last Monday. Pct. 2 Commissioner $50,000. The Scouts attended the meeting as a requirement for a merit badge. (Monitor photo by Doris Newman) Mineola council holds workshop By DORIS NEWMAN is required to give notice don’t provide as much as it may cost a litt le more [email protected] of 180 days if they intend we do,” she said. “Other now, it will be an asset to not to renew or if they than that, all other cities future mayors and coun- The Mineola City want to go out for bid for provide it in part. They cils. Rushing said that the Council, mayor, admin- the ambulance service. put it on the water bill.” city would like to grow Come join us at istrators and department White said there had been Some pay half or all for its sales taxes, rather than HHainesville Baptist Church leaders spent about two discussion in the previous the citizens who want the for LADIES DAY OUT hours in a workshop last year about what the city service. See WORKSHOP, Page 5A Monday that dealt with was paying, and ques- “So if you take an am- everything from munic- tioning about whether to bulance ride from inside ipal court to long-range pass that expense (or part the city limits and you are budget planning. of it) along to taxpayers. a resident, you are not re- All city council mem- “But, we are under con- sponsible for that bill. We bers were present for the tract until 2021,” he not- cover that,” Karch said to Remember to “Render!” workshop held immedi- ed. City Administrator the Scouts. ately following the Janu- Mercy Rushing said that Rushing said that if ary city council meeting if the ambulance provider someone does get a bill, last Monday evening. decides to go up on their “The minute you do, the The main reason for price, then the city can get thing is to contact city calling the workshop was out of it, although she still hall,” and she said they Taxable property to do some long-term has to give the provider will intervene to make planning for the budget, 180 days to question the sure the customer isn’t as well as review an out- contract. charged. Karch noted renditions are due dated employee hand- For the benefi t of a that the last four months’ book and other things. group of Boy Scout Troop payments for the contract No action can be taken 385 Scouts who were at- have not been cashed. April 1 or April 15. during workshops. tending the meeting, the There was also a re- Mayor Kevin White mayor invited Karch to view of the Mineola 2020 explained that in light of explain what was being and 2040 goals and plans. budget discussions the talked about. White noted the year 2020 city wanted to “fi nd out Karch explained that will be here soon and Does this apply to you? what it can and can’t do” the city does not have its plans should be looking If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, such as the as far as the emergency own ambulance service, to 2040. Rushing noted equipment or inventory owned by a business, it does. medical service contract so it contracts for that that city staff ers are work- between the city and East with East Texas EMS. The ing onatt racting another

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Quitman ISD Third Six Weeks Honor Rolls

Honor rolls for the third six weeks at don, Kaitlyn Britt ain, Colin Brown, Eighth grade - Christian Adamson, Parker Simpkins, Carley Spears, Jack- Quitman School District have been re- Riley Cameron, Katelyn Coats, Amber Ava Burroughs, Tia Cob, Sara Cross, son Syozitaro, Avery Von Reyn, Mat- leased. They are: Croney, Jacob Day, Baylee Eberhart, Delaney Flanagan, Mitchel Fry, Bai- thew Williams, Rebecca Wood; High School Ashton Goss, Laurra Guevara Giron, ley Hughes, Meadow King, Nehi-Ne- Seventh - Mackenzie Banda, Hayden All A’s Matt hew Lord, Courtney Mccollum, hemiah LLast-Durst, Reiny Luman, Batchelder, Tristan Bohannon, Jayden 12th grade - Ashley Alexander, Mat- Max Peddy, Stephanie Ramirez Flores, Brooklyn Marcee, Alexis O’Neal, Carson, Jennifer Castillo, Alan De thew Blalock, Sonia Castillo, Cassidy Hugo Ramirez, Jakelin Silva, Madalyn Mackenzie Ragan, Sydney Reid, Ma- Gorostiza, Carter Evans, Kameran Corrior, Heather Deer, Andrew Dunn, Spears, David Tarno; son Reynolds, Angelina Rodriguez, Farnham, Brady Floyd, Keesha Fra- Ethan Hill, Ashton Midkiff , Isela 10th - Christopher Arteaga, Nicholas Jazmin Rojas, Matt hew Smith; zier, Hunter Hart, Emma Hatcher, Ramirez, Spencer Rye, Garrett Taylor, Barnett , Benjamin Burroughs, Chris Seventh - Helena Bautista-Mathias, Brandon Hayes, Reagan Hornaday, Elizabeth Turner, Sydney White, Cam- Castro, Dylan Coe, Jaci Coley, Bianca Jacob Johnson, Maurion Lankford, Garin Kisinger, Chloe Knutsen, An- eron Williams, Holly Williams; Conn, William Davis, Aleighcca Farn- Kaysi Parker, Madyson Pence, Landon gela Moyer, Carlos Plata, Britney Poe, 11th - Lillie Danner, Kasey Davis, Ab- ham, Riley Flanagan, Valeria Mendoza, Richey, Celine Rodriguez, Joisalyn Trinity Purdin, Madyson Radcliff , igail Dobbs, Mikayla Hubbard, Jeremy Kayla Munger, Bryanna Parish, Han- Tarno; Juana Ramirez, Jillyan Reid, Landen Peek; nah Patt erson, Maria Ramirez Ruiz, Sixth - Lawson Ballard, Charity Robbins, Celine Rodriguez, Emily Ro- 10th - Heather Adamson, Jordyn Joanna Santiago, Julia Simpkins, Bryan Blankenship, Ruby Bringard, Ashley man, Elizabeth Sabedra, Sarah Smith, Blalock, Savannah Breding, River Sims, Kaylee Whited, Ethan Whitt iker; Davis, Keiana Davis, Garrett Harrison, Bonnie Vander Schaff , Dalton Walters, Chaney, Cheyenne Fleece, Shelby 9th - Brianna Baker, Hunter Batch- Kallie Hoover, Ella Johnson, Christian Sierra Williams, Tristan Wood; Hayes, Jentri Jackson, Makayla Mitch- elder, Alexis Bero, Cati Carr, Silva- Ledet, Charlie Matt hews, Mykenzy Sixth - Kinlee Baker, Benjamin Bar- ell, James Reid, Maria Rowland, Ana- no Castillo, Timber Chadwell, Lo- Miller, Lila Park, Weston Pence, Dalton nett , Natalee Beitez, Ava Brown, Jack- bella Watson, Whitnee Weiher, Amber gan Chriswell, Gatha Davis, Suriah Poppenhusen, Alexus Richey, Carter son Coleman, Faith Council, Katherine Westing, Madelynn Whitehurst, Chey- Decoske, Arthuro Delgadillo, Mandi Smith, Matt ison Smith, David Ther- Cox, Shiloh Croney, James Davis, Ab- enne Williams; Earls, Citalaly Flores Franco, Chaten whanger, Mirri Watley, Jerry Williams, igail Day, Tommy Drinkwine, Made- Ninth - Kaitlynn Barnett , Lucy Bran- Harrison, Tyler Hollad, Lindsey Hor- Kaylie Wood; lyn Fett erolf, Strawberry Fields, Car- non, Hayden Cook, Aiden Corrior, naday, Christian James, Kylie Knut- A/B los Flores, Johnathan Gonyea, Megan Lexie Wilson; sen, Andrew Lord, Kynlee Love, Kate- 8th grade - Isaiah Aymond, Jorden Goss, Alyssa Graves, Michael Hipp, A/B lyn Manuel, Haley Marshall, Brenden Braley, Jordan Burmann, Lindsey Hayden James, Dakota Jimenez, 12th grade - Rebekah Corrior, Justi- Matt ox, Bryan Morris, Kenneth Mur- Champion, Dakota Coleman, Jacob Austin Jones, Megan Ketner, Kayla na Daliva, Judith Delgadillo, Diego phy, Molly Park, Landon Peckham, Cunningham, Hannah Curry, Chris- Knutsen, Jacey Lawrence, Cameron Flores, Aubrey Gilbreath, Jasy Hicks, Marcus Pollard, Luis Preciado, Mi- tian Decoske, James Disotell, Rich- Lutt rell, Addison Marcee, Keithyn Matt hew Mclemore, Jared Neumeyer, chael Richey, Oscar Roman, Aidan ard Goss, Tyann Harris, Elizabeth Meadows, Alexandria Molina, Kadin Garrett Peek, Curtis Perkins, Kaci Ra- Steward, Journey Tolle, Kalen Wilker- Herring, Kennedy Howle, Brandon Oakes, Samantha Ogg, Tatianna Ow- ley, Ashley Richey, Billy Sartin, Jayson son, Lexi Wilson; Jimenez, Katherine Knutsen, Malaysia ens-Castro, Jace Peek, Christian Plata, Smith, Avery Stephens, Molly Tanner, Lankford, Haydan Marshall, Gavin Andrew Pollard, Devin Robertson, Elise Woodruff ; Junior High Oakes, Francisco Olvera, Landon Logan Simpkins, Anna Smith, Austin 11th - Justin Blalock, Dalton Bran- All A’s Owens, Cristal Plata, Chance Rogers, Tanner, Evan Webber.

Mineola ISD Third Six Weeks Honor Rolls Mineola honor rolls for the third six week period Cormier, Micah Deaton, Rogelio Delapaz, Tayfun son, Cillian Russell, Mira Stamper, Riley Woodward; were: Demir, Connor Dobbs, Wesley Elliott , Shawmon Grade 6 – Cody Brannan, Sarah Brust, Mariana High School Franklin, Jessica Galaz, Makayla Gaylord, Omar Delgadillo, Kennedi Elmore, Macy Fischer, Aiden All A’s Gonzalez, Ritik Gopal, Autumn Hill, Trinity Holling- Gould, Ella Layne, Gage Norris, Buddy Ruffi n, Jor- Grade 12 - Kiley Banks, Ashley Budro, Dallana Es- sworth, Emily Jones, Lindsey Kratz meyer, Aracely dan Saxon, Chevelle Smith, Yuka Torres, Fernel Ven- trada, Autumn Galbraith, Kayla Keith, Gloria Lovett , Mata, Pedrito Mata, Arlinda Meta, Jacqueline Moli- tura; Rosalinda Marquez, Emma Miller, Alexis Newell, na, Liberio Perez, Spencer Rhodes, Alexander Rojas, All A’s and 1 B Liliana Ramos, Indiana Renaud, Juanita Ruiz, Gloria Tristan Rychlik, Bryce Simonek, Samual South, Ty- Grade 8 – Gisel Delgadillo, Presley Harris, Anasta- Salazar, Kaleigh Sauer, Cameron Sorenson, Anthony ler Stanford, Tanner Taylor, Andrea Valdez, Jackson sia Maloney, Kapri Riley, Keilee Riley, Kaylie Rob- Tresca, Austin Witt , Seth Womack, Grant Woods; VanDover, Samantha Vargas, Armando Veloz, Anna erts, Gavin Scarberry, Destiny Shew, Valeria Veloz, Grade 11 – Diamond Brumsey, Lin Dong, Lena Westberry, Bree Williams, Kiara Williams, Breanna Hannah Zoch; Hughes, Alaina Lopez, McKensie Shaft, Michael Tro- Wilmoth, Jerrie Workman, Tishey Yates, Adolfo Zav- Grade 7 – Alex Barriga, Cason Davis, Lauren Dick- colli; ala, Victoria Zavala; erson, Allison Hooton, Alexis Miller, Joel Smith, Grade 10 - Claudia Barriga, Melea Bedford, Kelsey Grade 10 – Alyssa Arguijo, Jordan Bailey, Zane Jazmine Toups, Tin Tran, Emily Trimble, Madeline Brewington, John Brust, Cynthia Butler, Sabria Dean, Bedford, Devon Bloodworth, Meghan Brewington, Tucker, Sydney VanCleave, Vanessa Veloz; Tristan Kirk, Julissa Plancarte, Isabella Tresca, Love- Gavin Brown, Kaitlyn Burrell, Matt hew Carder, Grade 6 – Cristobal Duran, Dalton Hamlin, Zaid ly Wright; Chloe Cormier, Ana Cruz Perez, Sara Davis, Edwin Palma, Braylon Peckham, Jace Tyndell, Matt hew Grade 9 - Anahi Aleman, David Amador, Karsyn Dong, Esmeralda Estrada, Wylie Franks, Kylie Grant, Weedman; Banks, Tahjae Black, Bayleigh Brannan, Edith Can- Brady Gully, Zachary Haddock, Megan Holt, Megan delario, Dawn Duplechein, Jonah Fischer, Alana Kirk, Colt Marlow, Hannah McNiel, Mary Merli- Elementary School Galaz, Valerie Garcia, Abeni Kratz meyer, Makayla no, Pablo Ortega, Tad Patschke, Madison Reardon, All A’s Mahlstadt, Ramiro Mata, Natalia Miranda, Jiselle Mi- Garrett Reinertsen, Anna Reyna, Jessiah Riley, Israel Grade 5 – Meelah Amason, Amedea D’Angelo, randa, Camila Ramos, Mateo Renaud, Delana Yager; Rivera, Faith Rodriguez, Dalton Rogers, Orion Rog- Christa Kratz meyer, Breanna Lindley, Nathalie Mar- All A’s and B’s ers, Alan Santos, Pennie Steen, Valeria Tellez, Jeremy quez, Maddison McQuilliams, Calem Redding, Sar- Grade 12 – Russell Ballew, Jasmine Barnett , Bran- Vaughn, Montrell Williams, Caitlyn Wolf; ah Smith, Copeland Taylor, RyLeigh Van Cleave; don Beaver, Randi Brannan, Emma Brian, Tristen Grade 9 – Sarah Arcand, Toni Brannan, Emmitt Grade 4 – Kenzi Banks, Addyson Blackwell, Ches- Brown, Audrey Bush, Mariela Castorena, Bryson Brown, Tristan Casey, Jimena Chavez, Harlie Davlin, ter Clayton, Maiyah Gonzalez, Kori Hammond, Josie Cheak, Elisa Cortez-Jimenez, Elias Dabbs, Alexia Keren De La Garza-Escudero, Riley Fowler, Jose Gar- Hornsby, Anthony Le-Phan, Clara Marlow, Ray- Delapaz, Sean Dennis, Jacob Ford, Dakotah Gal- cia, Maricela Garcia, Reyna Garcia, Jaiden Gardner lie Peebles, Makena Quiambao, Katie Rojas, Shiloh braith, Fernando Guzman, Dalton Harris, Gwyndo- Chrietz berg, Thomas Hooten, Taylor Ihlenfeldt, Kobe Voyles, Maleighna Walker, Kerriona Woods; lynn Hennessey, Adriana Hernandez, Isabelle Her- Kendrick, Alyssa Lankford, Eria Marquez, Tessa Mc- Grade 3 – Payton Applegate, Hunter Ballard, Jer- nandez, Brianna Holt, Jacob Hurst, Delanie Kelley, Ginnis, Catherine McLemore, Emily Phonsnasinh, imiah Black, Carol Brena, Sara Calderon, Presley Jacob Lee, Joshua Lee, Curtis London, Rosalio Mal- Melissa Rojas, Nathan Rojas, Makenzie Rozell, Gus- Collins, Payton Covington-Jones, Daniel Delapaz, donado, Rachel Martinez, Savannah Melton, Chey- tavo Sanchez, Makayla Skinner, Olivia Toledo, Han- Brandon Foster, Avery Geremonte, Aerien Harsh- anne Mims, Bailey Mischnick, Carter Mize, Jordan nah Tucker, Shane Voyles, William Waggoner, Emily man, Kelly Marquez, Jaycee Maag, Nadiah Martinez, Moore, Brandon New, Celia Plata, Chandler Price, Wiley, Tamyra Williams; Selena Martinez, Nathan Massie, Abbie McQuil- Travis Reimers, Ela Reinertsen, Hailley Rocha, Shan- liams, Aubrey McQuilliams, Thomas Melvin, Natalie na Rogers, Hugo Sanchez, Jessica Seltenreich, Ma- Middle School Morales, Chance Mosher, Zion Olajide, Katherine ria Sevilla, Vanessa Spurgeon, Angel Suarez, Alexis All A’s Paredes, Davis Pierce, Esmeralda Reyes, Christo- Trull, Rance West; Grade 8 – Bianca Delgadillo, Riley Donohoe, Gin- pher Quick, Ariel Whitworth, Journie Wilson, Carter Grade 11 – Jose Alejo, Daniel Amador, Emily An- ger Durham, Jack Heard, Allison Henley, Michelle Wynne, Terry Yang; drews, Karina Bautista, Lowell Birdsong, Jacob Blair, Hernandez, Emily Melvin, Cameron Moore, River All A’s and 1 B Lacie Brown, Alyssa Bullard, Katie Callison, Omar O’Nea,l Miniya Rodriguez; Grade 5 – Jameson Castleberry, Camila Delgadillo, Camacho, Thomas Carder, Annalee Cook, Devin Grade 7 – Laurin Duncan, Mylee Fischer, Zoe Good- Bailey Foster, Madelynn Hobbs, Aubrielle Maloney, Karen Marquez, Emily Miller, Lilyanne Windle; Grade 4 – Austin Blalock, Anna Castleberry, Cooper Finley, Lucy Goodson, Luke Johnson, Lyndie Key, Andres Martinez, Stephanie Rojas, Zane Strange, Emmily Vega; Grade 3 – Vanessa Anaya, Jaxon Beck, Ayden Bur- ciaga, Jarezi Delgadillo, Audrina Galaz, Mikayla Garman, Valerie Lopez, Kaitlyn Lutt rell, Kaitlyn Mc- Mahon, Trestin Moore, Levi Moss, Braxten Pool, Jack Poole, Kingston Straznicky, Christian Tolentino-Es- pina, Hunter Vasquez, Samuel Watt les.

Dean’s List Honors Several local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Stephen F. Austin State University for the fall semester. They are, from Alba, Caitlin Lennon, Kaylee Bi- zzell; Mineola, Melissa Caruso, Annie Crenshaw, Hannah McKinney and Winnsboro, Kaylor Hett ich. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be en- rolled in 12 or more semester hours and maintain a gradepoint average of 3.5. +++ Robert Hudgins earned a 3.5 or higher GPA for the fall 2017 semester, securing a position on the South- ern Arkansas University Dean’s List. Hudgins is a freshman undecided major from Mineola. A total of 505 students were honored to this year’s Dean’s List, compared to 402 who qualifi ed for the Dean’s List in the spring and 426 in the fall 2016. +++ Abby Fair, a senior from Hawkins is among more than 1,400 Harding University students included on the Dean’s List for grades achieved during the fall 2017 semester. The dean’s list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears, university provost honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incom- pletes. Harding University is a private Christian universi- ty located in Searcy, Arkansa Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, January 31, 2018 5A Mineola Police Report Wood County fugitive Mineola police reports for the they had been doing was danger- anonymous lett er about her. They past week included: ous. found that she was fi ne. arrested in Tyler Jan. 24 – Police assisted the fi re Jan. 20 – An offi cer assisted three Police responded to the Garden department at a home on Sycamore family members fi nding their way Apartments on North Pacifi c Street On Saturday a man wanted for Street where a woman reported that when they got lost on a trail at the after a woman called the police de- victimizing residents of Wood her home was fi lled with smoke. nature preserve at 5:54 p.m. They partment and then hung up. She County for over $100,000 worth Jan. 23 – Police arrested Nathen could describe a building they called back a short time later but of loss was arrested by the Tyler Dean Cunningham, 37, Hawkins, could see in the distance, so the of- refused to give her phone number. Police Department in Tyler. for possession of a controlled sub- fi cer turned his lights on and they Offi cers found her and reported Offi cers arrested Lonnie Ray stance and driving while license followed the lights. she was uncooperative, but ap- Lopez, 53, of Tyler Saturday. A invalid. An offi cer stopped him on Police checked on a welfare con- peared to be fi ne. warrant had been issued out of a traffi c violation on West Broad cern on Graves Street after a man Jan. 18 – A Ben Wheeler woman Wood County for securing the ex- Street at 1:48 a.m. said he couldn’t get hold of his reported she believed someone had ecution of a document by decep- Offi cers responded to a report of girlfriend who had his 2-year-old people following her in Van Zandt tion over $30,000 under $150,000 a disturbance on North Newsom child. Offi cers weren’t able to get County and at Walmart. Police ad- with a $30,000 bond set. Lopez Street but it turned out to only be in touch with her until the next vised her to contact the Van Zandt was released the same day he was Lonnie Lopez was ar- an argument between a girlfriend morning and found her and the County Sheriff ’s Department be- apprehended. rested Saturday in Ty- and boyfriend. child were all right. She said she cause this had been happening in Wood County Pct. 2 Constable ler on a Wood County Jan. 22 – A resident of North had lost her cellphone a couple of Van Zandt County. Kelly Smith said his offi ce con- charge and is alleged Newsom Street reported a fi re pit days before. An offi cer was called to the high tacted offi cials in Corpus Christi to have duped Wood was stolen from the property. Jan. 19 – There was a report of a school on a report of a student be- where Lopez was allegedly work- County citizens for There was a verbal disturbance suspicious vehicle on Wigley Street ing threatened. The offi cer talked ing. Then, associates (through $100,000 worth of reported on McWhorter Street driving slowly down the road sev- to everyone involved and found it long-time personal and profes- loss. (Courtesy photo) where a woman refused to leave a eral times. An offi cer stopped and was a misunderstanding. sional friendships), from the Ty- home after being told to leave. She identifi ed the driver and passen- There was a call that came in at ler Police Department were contacted, the constable left the location. ger. 12:38 p.m. from the sheriff ’s offi ce said. Jan. 21 – Police received a report The police department assisted about an 18-wheeler coming in to Several arrest att empts were made and eff orts were of a man standing in front of Piz- the Wood County Sheriff ’s Offi ce town on West Broad Street that coordinated with the help of citizens that resulted in za Hut yelling at passing cars. An at 2:32 a.m. when an 18-wheeler was swerving. Offi cers were un- an arrest of Lopez. offi cer talked to the man and gave jackknifed at the intersection of able to locate the vehicle. “Blessed again with agency cooperation to bring him a ride. Farm-to-Market 49 and Loop 564. Personnel at Cross County Foods another felon to justice,” Smith said. “Another arrest A resident was issued a warning Staci Michele Cole, 42, Mineola, on South Pacifi c Street reported the after months of tracking was made today in Tyler, for a burn ban violation of the city turned herself in to an investigator theft of several items after viewing Texas.” ordinance that prevents burning in on a Mineola warrant for tamper- video surveillance. The matt er is the city limits. ing with evidence. under investigation. Police were called at 4 p.m. about Police arrested Chandler Britt on A citizen turned in a Sam’s card someone in the dumpster at The Maberry, 17, Alabama, at Uniques they had found in the Taco Bell Arbors. Police talked to the person & Antiques for possession of a parking lot. Mineola Fire Report who had been given permission get controlled substance less than 28 A woman reported leaving her cans from the container. grams after an offi cer was called wallet at Taco Bell. She went back Reports from the Mineola Fire Department from Police received a report about a to the location about Maberry al- to the restaurant and it had been Jan. 18 through Jan. 24 included: group of young skateboarders who legedly shoplifting. Police reported turned in, though the cash that was Cooking fi re: Jan. 19 at 279 Private Road 6953; were being reckless in the CVS Maberry didn’t leave the store with in it was gone. Medical assist: Jan. 18 at 440 County Road 2280; parking lot. The juveniles had al- the unpaid merchandise, so no Offi cers were called to check on Jan. 20 at 523 West Patt en Street and 23372 Holly ready put their skateboards away theft charges were fi led. However, the welfare of an Arkansas wom- Road; Jan. 21 at 2707 Farm-to-Market 1801; Jan. 23 at when an offi cer arrived but he talk- they found he was in possession of an at Walmart who seemed to be 1520 Robin Street; ed with them, lett ing them know illegal pills. injured. She had been transferred Motor vehicle accident with injuries: Jan. 22 at they could not be there on skate- Police checked the welfare of a by ambulance and no off ense had Highway 80 FM 1253 at 4:08 a.m.; boards and also telling them what Mineola woman after receiving an occurred. Power line down: Jan. 24 at CR 2840.

encouraged them, saying partment provides two cure. it did not have to be lim- offi cers who serve as And after a brief break Workshop ited to things that could bailiff s for the court and the council launched in to From page 3A only be accomplished off enders who are found review of the employee at the present. The lists guilty can pay through handbook. Rushing not- property taxes. To be able could be used for long- the Municipal Court sec- ed other than addressing QUITMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL to do that, she said, the city term planning. tion of the city’s website. employee compensation needs someone who has The workshop includ- He also explained there in 2015 and 2016, the DISTRICT GIFTED AND TALENTED experience in marketing. ed Municipal Judge Kyle are a few off enders who handbook hadn’t been EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR 2018-2019 She noted that the person Waggoner apprising the do not cooperate and pay updated since 2008. There The Quitman ISD is now planning for the Gifted and that was the community council of changes in laws their fi nes and cannot be are things that were being Talented Education program for the 2018-19 school development director was pertaining to municipal found. He said that the practiced that weren’t in year. GT is designed for students with exceptional over too many boards and courts, as well as a bit of court then notifi es the the handbook and plac- intellectual and creative thinking abilities. Anyone that the city is looking at a civics lesson. He noted state, and when a person es where the handbook wishing to nominate a student attending Quitman ISD hiring a professional in that the associate judge tries to renew their driv- contradicts other places. in Kindergarten through twelfth grade is asked to go by marketing and tourism is Larry Jones, municipal er’s license, the state will Among some of the top- WKHVFKRRORI¿FHDQGUHTXHVWDFRS\RIWKHQRPLQDWLRQ and as an events coordi- clerk is Sherry Vann and require them to pay their ics reviewed were the form. Nominations for this cycle will remain open until nator, and then a diff erent assistant clerk is Martha fi nes. Due to the munic- length of probationary February 26, 2018. person for responsibilities Escudero Martin. ipal court proceedings periods, volunteers, nep- that fall under Main Street Waggoner explained in city hall, some more otism, travel reimburse- that involve historic pres- that municipal court han- measures will be taken ments, pay periods and ervation. “We really need dles only class C misde- to make the area more se- overtime pay. to think about putt ing the meanors, some of which right people in the right are off enses for which places,” she said. White people can be arrested. pointed out that 22 per- He said that for those who QUITMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL cent of the city’s budget is COLEMAN BAIL BOND can’t pay fi nes, communi- DISTRICT GIFTED AND TALENTED based on property taxes, ty service can be assigned. while 27 percent comes He said that the Texas EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR 2018-2019 from sales taxes. Legislature’s 2017 Sen- (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) El Distrito Independiente Escolar de Quitman esta Rushing noted that the ate Bill 1913 made a few planeando el programa para estudiantes talentosos (Gifted/ Main Street fundraiser changes. Among those 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 Talented) para el ano escolar 2018-2019. Este programa that is approaching this are new requirements esta disenado para los estudiantes con capacidades spring, the Wine Train, for providing notices to 903.763.4844 intelectuales y creatividad excepcional del pensamiento. continues to grow as the defendants. Waggoner Cualquier persona que desee nominar a un estudiante que event now includes a fi fth said the good thing is the asiste a Quitman ISD desde Kinder hasta el Onceavo grado Amtrak car for the event Mineola court has already 24 Hour Service VHOHSLGHTXHYD\DDODR¿FLQDGHODHVFXHOD\VROLFLWHXQD that takes wine lovers to been providing that. copia de la forma. Las nominaciones para este ciclo se Credit Terms Available mantendra abiertas hasta el 26 de febrero de 2018. Ft. Worth for an overnight He noted the police de- stay and then returns them to Mineola. That brings over 300 people to the event, including from other cities and states. Also as part of the long- range planning, the coun- Cardiac care for Cardiac rehab cil people were given a survey asking them to rank some of the things a better heart for a better life they would like to see ETMCETMC andand TylerTyler CVCCVC done in Mineola. Rushing areare improvingimproving heart care iniEtT East Texas. You can feel good about getting top-level care from the Tyler CVC cardiologists who practice at ETMC Quitman. And you’ll feel even BC s better knowing your cardiac rehab ’ can continue at ETMC Quitman.

4 Wheeler & Research shows that cardiac rehabilitation helps heart attack Lawn Mower patients heal faster and live longer. It’s all part of the ETMC Repair continuum of cardiovascular care designed to improve your 903-967-7301 heart health – and your Chain Saw Repair quality of life. Tillers & Jet Skis Call 903-763-6348 for more XUV’s, ATV’s & UTV’s information about cardiac Side By Sides rehab at ETMC Quitman. Hours: 8-5 Mon. - Fri. 9-12 Sat. 1352 E. St. Hwy. 154 Together we care for East Texas hearts Quitman, Tx. 75783 B.C. Roberts 20 Years Experience We care for East Texas etmc.org/heartcare 6A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, January 31, 2018 UT Health Northeast now one of six MD Anderson Cancer Network partners Dignitaries from across Smith County and the East Texas region gath- ered on the campus of UT Health Northeast Thursday to open the newest MD Anderson Cancer Network partner, UT Health Northeast publicity offi cials an- nounced. UT Health Northeast M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Tyler joins six U.S. partner healthcare institutions and three international facilities with the goal of eradicat- ing cancer. UT Health George and Billie Camp of Quitman will celebrate their 70th anniver- Northeast is located on sary on March 3. Highway 271 in Tyler. M.D. Anderson offi - cials cited enhanced local Camps to celebrate 70th anniversary access to the University George and Billie Camp will celebrate their 70th of Texas M.D. Ander- kansas and Oklahoma, ple of Northeast Texas.” healthcare centers, and wedding anniversary with family and friends March son Cancer Center’s truly exceptional cancer Through its network, the partnership between 3 at First Baptist Church of Quitman by renewing multi-disciplinary ap- care is now easier to ac- MD Anderson collab- MD Anderson and UT their vows with Pastor Gabe Martin. proach, treatment inno- cess and more conve- orates with communi- Health Northeast is an The couple had their fi rst date at the Old Sett lers vations, and standards of nient to home.” ty hospitals and health exciting new develop- Reunion in Quitman and Hoyt married the former care as keys to this part- Ray Greenberg, the systems to elevate the ment for patients, phy- Billie Marie Cater on March 6, 1948 in Winnsboro. nership. U.T. System’s executive quality of cancer care na- sicians and research- Hoyt att ended Cartwright schools while Marie at- In the future, as the vice chancellor for health tionwide and around the ers,” said U.S. Sen. John tended school in Winnsboro. program expands, select aff airs, cited UT Health world, said Peter W.T. Cornyn. “By pooling After their marriage they moved to Garland for 16 clinical trials and other Northeast’s experience Pisters, president of MD resources and working years where Hoyt worked for Kraft Foods and also research opportunities in the region and overall Anderson Cancer Center. together, the opportuni- operated a television repair business. Marie was a will be added, offi cials commitment to the well “Collaboration is key ties for successful treat- homemaker and worked as a beautician. After mov- said. being of East Texans as to continuing our ad- ments and cutt ing-edge ing back to the area, the Camps owned and operated “When the vision of being key factors in this vance against cancer. In therapies will be greater the Quitman Western Auto Store in downtown for 25 expanding our cancer venture. UT Health Northeast, than ever, benefi ting the years retiring in June 1990. program was conceived “This new partner- we have a partner com- entire Northeast Texas The Camps are members of First Baptist Church of 10 years ago, there were ship is a prime example mitt ed to our mission region.” Quitman. They have long been active in the commu- fewer than 4,000 peo- of what can be accom- to end cancer,” Pisters Other speakers at the nity. Hoyt is on the BTH Bank Board, a member of ple in Northeast Texas plished when two great said. “Together, lever- dedication ceremony in- Quitman Rotary Club, member of Quitman Chamber diagnosed with can- institutions bring their aging each institution’s cluded Dr. Steve Hahn, of Commerce, on the advisory board of Southwest cer that year. This year, strengths together,” strengths, we are bring- MD Anderson deputy Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, a long-time member more than 10,000 people Greenberg said. “UT ing a new standard of president and chief op- of the Old Sett lers Board and is a deacon his church. are expected to be diag- Health Northeast has innovative cancer care to erating offi cer; Regent Marie was in the American Businesswoman’s Associ- nosed,” said UT Health deep knowledge and this community. ‘’ Kevin Eltife, UT System ation, Quitman Flower Club, Quitman Library Coun- Northeast President Dr. experience in serving Elected offi cials from Board of Regents; Tyler cil and a member of Young Homemakers of America. Kirk Calhoun. this region. MD Ander- Texas also provided their Mayor Martin Heines; The couple have a daughter, Sherry Harris, Golden; “This partnership will son Cancer Center is the support for this partner- UT Health Development and a son, James Camp and daughter -in-law, Janice, signifi cantly impact our world’s leader in cancer ship. Board President Mike Al- who live in Virginia. They have four grandchildren families, friends and care. Together, they will “Texas is blessed with len, and UT Health can- and six-great grandchildren. communities – reduc- bring state-of-the-art some of the world’s fi n- cer patient and survivor All family and friends are invited to att end the cel- ing cancer rates and im- medical care to the peo- est medical research and Jean Daigle of Lindale. ebration Saturday March 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. at First proving outcomes,” he Baptist Church Quitman in the Fellowship Hall. said. “For adult patients Please RSVP by Feb. 18 by calling 903-763-5567. A in Northeast Texas and meal will be served. parts of Louisiana, Ar- KIWANIS CITIZEN OF THE MONTH Productivity Appraisal may lower the property taxes on your The Mineola Kiwanis club named Jack Jones its first Kiwanis Citizen of the Month. Jones was honored for his work with the Peggy and Jack Jones Pavilion at the Mineola Civic Center. Pictured from left to right are Mineola Kiwanis President-Elect Pam Thurman, Image Team Chairman Pam Palmer, Jones, and Image farm, ranch Team member Joyce Curry. Kiwanis International’s focus is Saving the Children of the World. The Mineola club sponsors Key Clubs at Mineola and Alba-Golden High Schools, the Builders Club at Mineola Middle School and K-Kids at Mineola Elementary School. They also do BUGS (Bringing Up Grades) at Mineola and or timberland! Alba-Golden Elementary Schools and Terrific Kids at Mineola Primary School. (Courtesy photo)

fi nd on one of the many opportunities Texas law allows farmers, ranchers, wildlife managers and timber growers to on the television. pay property taxes based upon the productivity value of their land rather than on Tucker Today, I am more likely to have a PDUNHWYDOXH7KLVPHDQVTXDOL¿HGODQGLVWD[HGEDVHGRQLWVDELOLW\WRSURGXFH From page 2A front row seat and a cup of hot choco- crops, livestock or timber- not on its value on the real estate market. And it can late watching and listening to a choice There is still nothing like a live music of just about any of my favorites right mean substantial property tax savings. venue. Yes, I would still go to a stadium there in my living room. Gett ing older to see Pink Floyd, Metallica and Willie has slowed me down a bit, but it has When is the application deadline? Nelson, but the preference is a listening never silenced my enthusiasm to room. Sometimes that listening room “Rock On” even if it is in my recliner If your land has never had a productivity appraisal or you are a new owner, is my living room and a concert we can at home. you must apply to your local appraisal district before May 1 to take advantage RIWKLVEHQH¿WRQ\RXUSURSHUW\WD[HV

A public service announcement courtesy of your country appraisal district. SATURDAY 8:30AM—1:00PM Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, January 31, 2018 7A

Quitman Library Connections BY LIBRARIAN DELENE ALLEN

Along with Valentine’s Day, Febru- Adult services Give for Valentine’s Day” presented by Att orney ary marks American Heart Month, a GED preparatory class meets each Thursday Lucy Hebron. Tonya Nix will give her 5-Minute great time to commit to a healthy life- from 4 - 6 p.m. Students are guided independently No-Spoiler Book Review and one member always style and make small changes that can according to an individually designed study plan presents a short “What You May Not Know about lead to a lifetime of heart health. The using the Steck-Vaughn method. Sign up at the li- Me.” Quitman Public Library is highlight- brary’s front desk, or call 903-763-4191 for more in- The Friends of the Quitman Public Library is an ing this with a selection of materials formation. active group of volunteers dedicated to the growth located near the front checkout desk. Knitt ing and crochet instruction class meets each and improvement of the library. The 2nd Friday Acoustical Music Circle is Feb. 9 Thursday 2 - 4 p.m. in the library’s main gallery. from 6 - 9 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Students of all ages and skill levels may bring their Genealogy Acoustical musicians of all ages and musical levels own supplies and join the group for this free class. The Wood County TX Genealogical Society will are invited to join in, and listeners are always wel- meet on Monday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. in the library’s come. Children’s services Shamburger Community Room. For more informa- A special thanks extends to Jack Neel for his gen- QPL Story Time is each Thursday at 2 p.m. It is tion, visit the group’s Facebook page at htt p://www. erous donation of a one-year subscription to Air & designed for young readers and home-schooled stu- facebook.com/groups/woocotx. Space magazine. dents; however anyone who wants to hear a great Patron cards are for Wood County residents with story is welcome. Upcoming themes are Feb. 1 “The New arrivals photo identifi cation. A guardian must sign for chil- Chinese New Year: Year of the Dog;” Feb. 8 “Old The latest books, audiobooks and movies that dren ages 5-17. Regular hours are Tuesday through Friends and New Friends;” Feb. 15 “It’s Mardi Gras! have been added to our collection can always be Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. TexShare® Data- Valentine Party” and Feb. 22 “Have You Heard found by visiting our online catalog at htt p://quit- bases and OverDrive® services as well as wi-fi are What’s Funny?” man.biblionix.com/catalog. Also, download the always available 24/7. Call 903-763-4191 or visit our Friends of the Library OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s vast col- website at quitmanlibrary.org and keep up with The Friends invite everyone to bring a lunch and lection of eBooks, audiobooks and streaming videos current events at www.facebook.com/quitmanpub- join them at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 13, for an hour of for your electronic devices. liclibrary. friendship to learn about “What You Really Should

for Texas and her home Club, Lake Country Play- can handle all the cases. Rotary Club giving pre- house, Boy Scouts and the A non-att orney judge Forum sentations to civic clubs Mineola Civic Center En- means that certain areas From page 1A in German. She graduat- dowment Fund, as well as will have to be transferred ed from the University of serving on church boards to the district court,” He- Huston, a paralegal for Houston Law School, re- and helping with their bron said. “A judge who 17 years and district court ceiving her law license in two children’s school ac- is also an att orney can coordinator for one year, 1988. tivities. also handle all of the cas- pointed to the number She said she and her “I have a commitment es that are currently sent of cases that have been husband left the city to to public service and com- to it. Because of these ef- tried in the district court come to Wood County to munity service,” Hebron fi ciencies I believe an at- in the past year saying she start a family “in a whole- said. “My experience torney would mean less would take that effi ciency some, Christian, conser- as a lawyer and a busi- cost to the taxpayers.” She to the district clerk’s offi ce vative environment.” ness owner gives me the said the county budget in- and that she was asked to In her career she said knowledge and the fi scal cludes a $30,000 line item run by district clerk offi ce she has served in many expertise for this job of for outside att orney fees, employees. diff erent fi elds of the county judge.” She said “but in some years, actu- Pct. 4 commissioner can- law, including business, she has dealt with fi nanc- al costs of those outside didates Jon Shirley and corporate, restructuring, es during her entire busi- att orneys feeds exceeded incumbent Russell Acker consumer, probate, estate ness career “understand- $64,000.” addressed the group as planning and litigation. ing, formulating and Hebron said, “With our did Pct. 2 justice of the She has litigated in the analyzing complex fi nan- county quickly approach- peace candidates Janae federal courts in the area, cial structures in budgets ing a certain population Holland and Keith Riley. as well as local state courts in national and multi-na- threshold the judicial A congressional candi- including Wood County. tional companies” and caseload will require this date, Kenneth Sheets, She has served as presi- represented a wide-range county to establish a third spoke and representatives dent for the Wood Coun- of clients over the years court with all of the cor- of another congressional ty Bar Association and from large corporations to responding start-up and candidate and a state rail- during her tenure the farmers, nurses and beau- maintenance fees. How- road commission candi- group sponsored its fi rst ticians. ever, we as a county could date also spoke. ever Wood County vet- She said she is running delay those costs of a third Eli Nivison, Wood County 4-H member, is all smiles with his Reserve It was potentially an erans legal aid clinic. She for Wood County judge court by having a county Champion Banner from the Farm & Ranch Restoration Division at the enriching evening for cit- has also volunteered for “with the perspective” of judge who’s also an at- Ft. Worth Livestock Show recently. (Courtesy photo) izens who want to make Texas Legal Aid, a private having been before fi ve torney to handle the extra informed decisions in the initiative that connects at- diff erent Wood County case load.” March 6 primary. None of torneys willing to work judges. “My experience When it was White’s the county offi ces have a for clients who can’t af- in this very court and es- turn, he noted his is a Wood Co. 4-H member Democratic opponent, so ford to pay. tablished relationships fourth generation Wood they will be decided in the Hebron noted she has that I already have with Countian and a 1982 wins at Ft. Worth show primary. also served as a mem- court personnel, county graduate of Mineola High The program was mod- ber, board member and employees and other local School who completed his Eli Nivison, Wood County 4-H member brought erated by the L.C. Re- in some cases as the at- att orneys will allow me degree in less than three home Reserve Champion from the Farm & Ranch publican Club President torney to many local civ- to transition the county years at what was East Restoration Division at the Ft. Worth Livestock Show Robert Kecseg. “I can’t ic and nonprofi t groups court to the future needs Texas State University. recently. tell you how important it including APET, Grace of our county.” He completed his mas- Nivison exhibited one of the last pieces of history is that we are here tonight Community Healthcare “Judicial effi ciencies ter’s degree in 1994, do- saved from Underhill Estates in Long Island, New for a couple of competi- Ministry, Mineola Me- are best served with an York. He traveled last February to Long Island, New tive elections. And when morial Library, Kiwanis att orney as a judge who See FORUM, Page 8A York after he found a 1910 John Deere Van Brundt we have competitive elec- grain drill on Ebay. It was used on Underhill Estates tions, we want to have Quaker Farm, an 87-acre farm, in the early 1900s. these people in front of us. This was one of the last remaining farm tracts on We want to get to know Long Island. who they are, how they After many years of court batt les, the current own- think, what kind of values ers were forced to sell the property. The property they have, etc.” was demolished in the spring of 2017 and is now Two other candidate fo- P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) home to an assisted living center. rums are planned before 903-569-5115 Nivison has over 300 hours of work in this res- the primary in Mineola. Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins toration project. Not only did Eli learn about John See related story in this www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com Deere and its history, but also American history from issue. the colonial times. County judge candidate Hebron began, noting Discounts up to 40% that, “Thomas Jeff erson Valentine’s event. Dead- ACROSS 46 this singing cowboy, once said a well-informed Autry, was born in 1234 SROLFHRIÀFHUV line for reservations was citizenry is the best de- TX but raised in OK TEXAS This week 5 TXism: “he’a _ 5 47 TXism: “went to Monday. fense against tyranny.” ___ bricks shy of the well ______a load” 6 CROSSWORD From page 1A • Also on Saturday at 6 She is a third generation often” 6 TX Jack Valenti by Charley & Guy Orbison p.m. the Friends of Lake 49 lingered 7 Texan, born in Abilene was longtime Copyright 2018 by Orbison Bros. -DSDQWHOH Friday. The free event Holbrook are hosting a in a military family. A li- president of this communications co. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 movie assoc. will be held at CowBurn- candidate forum for the censed att orney, business 53 ninth governor of 7 TX Dennis Quaid 1617 18 19 20 ers BBQ & Taproom. It TX: _ _ Lubbock contested county races owner, she and her hus- ZDVLQÀOP begins with a mixer from in this area. The event band Edwin “have lived, “Wyatt ____” 21 22 23 ÁHXUGHBBB 4:30-5 p.m. The dinner, is a potluck supper and worked and worshipped 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 9 this David created awards, and raffl e will will be at the Harold in Mineola for 25 years.” D7;DXWRGHDOHU 35 36 37 38 be from 5-7 p.m. Seat- Simmons Community After graduating from ship empire ing is very limited so 16 sweater 39 40 4142 43 Center in Golden. Abilene High School she imperfection please RSVP by February • Next Wednesday graduated from Hardin 18 TX Belle Starr’s 44 45 46 nickname: “___ Thursday. brings the fi rst of the Simmons University with 48 49 50 51 ______Queen” 47 • The Pilot Club of series of diabetes class- a bachelor’s degree. She 21 Evans of TV’s “The 52 53 54 Mineola’s Valentine es being off ered by the att ended Phillips Univer- Big Valley” (init.) 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mitt ee, writing budgets for the groups as well Forum as serving as treasurer. From page 7A White also joined the Wood County Camp of ing post-graduate work the Gideon’s and is now in administration. White their vice president. He said that after he became said he was also a chair- a principal, one of his man of the membership campuses was recognized committ ee which saw in U.S. News and World the largest growth in the Report, “For the things state of Texas during a that we were able to do two-year period. with under privileged “When you grow up children.” He said his in the community and master’s level work was your parents are invest- published in a national ed there, and the people magazine on staffi ng and you knew growing up Candidates took their places in front of a group of about 90 people last Tuesday at the Quitman Public Library. From left, are district clerk candidates is used by several schools are there, you become Theresa Margos and Donna Huston, Lake Country Republican Club President Bob Kecseg who is introducing county judge candidates Lucy Hebron and in the state for their staff - very responsible be- Kevin White. (Monitor photos by Doris Newman) ing needs. cause it’s not an abstract White retired in 2015 thing. It becomes a very and working with the judge. “So the county case type is unique in I’ve read almost half of and went into the oil personal thing,” he said, staff and city council judge has to be someone the way it is processed it. I have a long way to and gas business, as adding, it causes one to, members, the city saved who is able to work with and requires individ- go. But if I’m elected on well as joined the Min- “Maximize the very dol- $75,000 by shopping for 20 diff erent personali- ual training. “It has to March 6, I’ll have nine eola City Council and lars that they pay into health insurance and ties in writing a budget be done in a hands-on months to fi gure this out then in 2017 was elect- what is considered to be reduced the interest on and funding their pro- way because our bud- and to get it right.” She ed mayor. He is also an the greatest use of the a 15-year-old bond by gram because every- get only allows for the said the women who ordained deacon with money that they fund shopping around. He one’s program is going district clerk herself to work in the offi ce are the First Baptist Church with.” noted that through eco- to be the most important receive 20 hours a year “the lifeblood… They where he serves as a White noted as may- nomic development, thing to them… because of continuing education know what to do and trustee and chairman of or of Mineola he serves only 22 percent of the the county judge is the training. That’s why it’s they’re good at it. They the stewardship com- as the chief executive budget comes from entire county represen- imperative that we keep don’t need someone property taxes. “We’re tative when it comes to universal knowledge in to come in and to mi- able to maximize dol- preparing that budget.” our offi ce.” cro-manage them. They lars by bringing in sales As far as the judge be- Margos said in the know what they’re do- MINEOLA ANIMAL SHELTER tax revenue.” He said ing an att orney, White past year the offi ce had ing. They need a leader. said that the duties of The need someone in THESE ARE SOME OF THE MANY the city gets grants, in- over 1,500 cases fi led in ANIMALS IN NEED OF HOMES. cluding one he helped the county judge are it, with about 26 per- an administrative role work on from the Tex- mainly administrating. cent being criminal, the who learns the process- as Department of Ag- “In Texas there are 254 other 74 percent being es and who learns all the riculture for utilities to counties. Twenty-sev- civil, family and juve- fees and procedural go- the Sanderson Farms en have an att orney as nile matt ers. Those are ings on…” She said she feed mill. The city put a county judge. That where the majority of would take continuing in some extra money to means almost 90 per- the revenue comes from, education and “I’ll learn expand the size of the cent of the counties op- as well as over $750,000 as I go. water line which the erate effi ciently through in trust and investment Huston said that the state is funding “to seed their court and in their accounts. She said she district court held 18 This 4-month-old lab mix puppy is ready for future growth. You have business offi ces with a compiles one of the criminal trials last year adoption. She is very playful and “would be to make those plans to nonatt orney. Checking county’s largest fi nan- and said, “We created great with kids.” The black and white cat is a make our city succeed.” with people and elected cial reports every month a system in the district female, about 1-year-old and litterbox trained. “So when you become offi cials in Wood Coun- for auditing and trea- court, in the docketing She’s very affectionate. The kitten in last week’s a budget manager, the ty, most cannot remem- sury disbursement and system, to handle cases ad was adopted and the cat was rescued. fi rst thing you have to ber a time when we had management of invest- more effi ciently,” and do is be able to work a lawyer or att orney as ments. She has been the during that time she ToTo helphelp decreasedecrease thethe numbernumber ofof homelesshomeless animals,animals, pleaseplease rememberremember toto havehave youryour dogsdogs andand catscats spayedspayed andand neutered.neutered. with people and have a county judge,” White team leader of the tech- has gott en to know the the understanding, that said. nology update imple- workers in the district %$.(5675((7 as a budget manager, it White is married to his mentation for the offi ce clerk’s offi ce. “Have a ,)12$16:(5&$// is not an allowance. It’s high school sweetheart, “and have done so with great relationship with 78(6'$<6$785'$<)520$030 a blueprint for spend- Lori, who is a Mineola effi ciency. I’ve had crim- them. When their boss, Please spay and neuter your pets ing.” White continued second grade teacher. inal e-fi ling available Jenica Turner, decid- Sponsored by these Mineola businesses: that there are 20 elected They have three children two years prior to the ed to retire, they ap- Lake Country Animal Clinic Kitchens Hardware/Deli offi ces in county gov- and two grandchildren. state mandate requiring proached me and asked 1124 FM 564 119 E. Broad ernment, none of which us to do so.” me to run.” (903)569-5418 (903)569-2664 answer to the county DISTRICT CLERK Margos said not only CANDIDATES SPEAK does the retiring clerk, OTHER CANDIDATES The district clerk can- Turner, endorse her, but Pct. 2 Justice of the didates also told voters the former district clerk, Peace Candidate Janae about themselves. Joanna Nelson, former Holland introduced Margos said that she District Judge Tim Bo- herself and told those A variety of homestead exemptions has been the chief dep- swell, as well as current present she has worked uty in the district clerk’s and past employees and at the sheriff ’s offi ce for could lower your property taxes! offi ce for fi ve years and court staff also support almost 20 years, for fi ve that when Jenica Turner her. diff erent sheriff s, “So I A homestead exemption lowers the property taxes on your home by lowering its value. If your is not present, she man- Huston minimized have some experience home is valued at $50,000 and you receive a $25,000 homestead exemption, your home will ages the offi ce and acts the importance of ex- in dealing with diversi- be taxed as if it were worth $25,000. in her place. “So I’m perience in the offi ce, ty.” She said if anyone not only familiar with saying, “I’m sure every- had questions, for them :KRTXDOLÀHVIRUDQH[HPSWLRQ" the job description, I’ve body has had a new job to ask her. “I have the Anyone who owns a home on Jan. 1 and uses it as a primary residence on that date is entitled actually performed the here. Not everybody’s answers. And If I don’t to a $25,000 homestead exemption to lower school taxes. It doesn’t matter if your home is a duties of it.” She said the been perfect at that job I know people who do.” house, condominium or mobile home. Counties, cities and special taxing districts may also offer district clerk position on the fi rst day of the Riley introduced him- requires a high degree homestead exemptions. job. But, you learn it and self, saying his focus if of administrative ca- you go on.” She said elected would be, “the $UHRWKHUH[HPSWLRQVDYDLODEOH" pability “and I do have personality, skills and youth of our precinct. If you’re disabled-or if you’re 65 years old or older-you are entitled to an additional S10,000 that. In my experience, intelligence were some Lots of those kids come school tax exemption on your home. And if you qualify for the age 65 or older or disabled someone who knows of the things that factor in there (the court). the inner workings of exemption, you’re also entitled to a permanent, locked-in “ceiling” on the school property taxes in to how well a person They’re just struggling, what they’re to be over looking for someone to on your home. The county, city or junior college may adopt a tax ceiling for age 65 or older or does a job. She said she has a bett er knowledge give them help in the disabled homeowners. The age 65 or older homeowners school tax ceiling transfers to the is endorsed by “several of how to structure a de- of the girls who work right direction” and he surviving spouse, if the spouse is age 55 or older at the time of death and lives in and owns the partment.” in the clerk’s offi ce now, has spoken with staff home. The age 65 or older homeowners {or their surviving spouses age 55 or older) also may She said she has several att orneys in the of the Mineola School transfer the percentage of school tax paid, based on their former home’s school tax ceiling to worked on every kind community and several District who are excited a new home. of case for which the former employees of the about him helping them If you are a disabled veteran, surviving spouse or surviving child of a disabled veteran, you offi ce holds records district clerk’s offi ce. with truancy issues. are entitled to an exemption of a portion of the appraised value of your residence homestead. and has done the state “So with that, and yes, This includes homesteads donated to disabled veterans by charitable organizations at no cost reporting on those cas- there is a district clerk Read full story online at or not more than 50 percent of the good faith estimate of the homestead’s market value to the es. She said that each manual, 244 pages long. www.woodcountymonitor.com disabled veterans, and their surviving spouses. If you’re a disabled veteran who receives 100 percent disability compensation due to a service connected disability and a rating of 100 percent disabled or a determination of individual unemployability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, you are entitled to an exemption from taxation of the total appraised value of your residence homestead. Surviving spouses of Better Hearing YHWHUDQVZKRTXDOL¿HGIRUWKLVH[HPSWLRQRUZKRZRXOGKDYHTXDOL¿HGIRUWKLVH[HPSWLRQLILW had been effective at the time of the veteran’s death are also eligible with certain restrictions. Begins here...... If you are the surviving spouse of a U.S. armed services member killed in action, or an eligible VXUYLYLQJVSRXVHRID¿UVWUHVSRQGHUNLOOHGLQWKHOLQHRIGXW\\RXDUHHQWLWOHGWRDQH[HPSWLRQ from taxation of the total appraised value of your residence homestead. In Lindale we offer: 'R,KDYHWRDSSO\HDFK\HDU" ¾ Free Hearing Tests No. If you had a homestead exemption on your home last year, you won’t need to reapply unless your chief appraiser requires it. However, if you haven’t received an exemption on your ¾ Fair prices on the best Aids SUHVHQWKRPHRULI\RX¶YHPRYHGWRDQHZKRPH\RX¶OOQHHGWR¿OHDQDSSOLFDWLRQIRUH[HPSWLRQ ,I\RXDUHDJHWKLV\HDU\RXPD\¿OHIRUWKHDJHRUROGHUH[HPSWLRQXSWRRQH\HDUDIWHU ¾ Payment plans (w.a.c.) WKHGDWH\RXEHFDPHDJH$QGLI\RXEHFDPHGLVDEOHG\RXPD\¿OHIRUWKHGLVDEOHGSHUVRQ¶V exemption. ¾ 60 day trial period, great results. :KHQDQGZKHUHVKRXOG,ÀOH" )LOHDSSOLFDWLRQVEHIRUH0D\DW\RXUDSSUDLVDOGLVWULFWRI¿FH,I\RXQHHGPRUHWLPHFRQWDFW Call for an appointment us at: 903-881-5753 Wood County Appraisal District PO Box 1706 • Quitman, TX 75783 • 903-763-4891 East Texas Hearing Solutions 1437 South Main St., Lindale A public service announcement courtesy of your country appraisal district. Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, January 31, 2018 9A

Miscellaneous Public Notice Public Notice real estate WANTED Carpenter uitman ISD Q is hiring DALE ADD istrator Starting pay around $150.00 Bus Drivers needed Garage Sales LOT 1PT, 2 PT BLK 7.717 Signature of Offi cer House for Rent per day. Experienced only Class B CDL with passenger/ RAGSDALE ADD AVISO PUBLICO DE PROBAR should apply. Please call, school bus endorsement Garage Sale, Fri-Sat, 8a-5p, Said property is levied on as the EL EQUIPO PARA TABULAR 1-2-3 Bedrooms and offi ce Custodian needed Quitman Storage on FM 778, property of James Lee Phillips AUTOMATICAMENTE space for rent. No pets, M&M 903-245-7312 Call Steven Schoon • 903-760-5017 Building #33 Jr. and will be sold to satisfy the Por lo presente se da aviso que Properties Management 903- judgment for $56,596.45 Dollars. el equipo para tabular auto- 569-9881 Help Wanted Public Notice This county requires bidders to maticamente que se usara en register with the Tax Assessor la Eleccion Primaria la Partido 2BR, 1BA Frame House, Quit- Collector before the sale date Republicano y Partido Demo- man, $485 a month. (903)967- đĚĒćĊėĘ ĊđĕĊėĊĊĉĊĉ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING š’‡”‹‡ ‡’”‡ˆ‡””‡†„—–‘–”‡“—‹”‡† (Civil Practices and Remedies cratica que se llevara a cabo el 7667 The public is hereby notifi ed that Code 34.0445. 3/6/2018 se probara el 2/1/2018 —•–Šƒ˜‡†”‹˜‡”•Ž‹ ‡•‡ƒ†”‡Ž‹ƒ„Ž‡–”ƒ•’‘”–ƒ–‹‘ the Planning & Zoning commis- GIVEN UNDER MY HAND on a las 10:00 AM en Condado de Mobile Home for Rent ƒŽŽͻͲ͵Ǧ͸ʹͻǦ͹͸ʹͻ sion of the City of Mineola will this 3rd day of January A.D. Madera Courthouse para deter- hold a public hearing to receive 2018. minar si el equipo contara con 2BR, 1 1/2BA Mobile Home for public comment on Monday, Sheriff Tom A. Castloo exacitud los votos para todas los rent in Quitman. No Pets Al- February 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Wood County, Texas puestos ofi ciales y sobre todos lowed. 903-850-3570 City Hall, 300 Greenville Hwy., Trailers By Bonnie Sepulvado Civil los royectos de ley. Mineola, Texas on a request for is now accepting applications for welders. Deputy Laura Wise, Elections Admin- a Specifi c Use Permit to place Employment istrator Apply In Person at 6228 TX HWY 11 East, a two family dwelling on Lot Firma del/dela Ofi cial Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 • 903-488-3718 3, Cheek Street Addition, 218 Application has been Cabinet builders and helpers Cheek. made with the Texas NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF pay based upon experience call THE ESTATE OF KENNITH Mike 903-473-3770. Emory Alcoholic Beverage PAUL FIELDS, DECEASED NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Notice is hereby given to any (REAL ESTATE) Commission for Wine persons having claims against BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF and Beer Retailer’s the Estate of Kennith Paul EXECUTION issued out of the Off-Premise Permit by Fields, Deceased, that an inde- 402nd District Court of Wood GPM Southeast, LLC A pendent administration of the County, Texas, in a certain estate has been commenced by cause numbered Case #2017- Delaware Limited Liabil- MEDICAL ASSISTANT/LVN the issuance of original letters 204. On the 3rd day of January ity Company, d/b/a E-Z Full Time • Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. of administration on the date of A.D. 2018, styled: Jerry Rasnick Mart #4329 located at Quitman RHC January 22, 2018, in Cause No. and Raynelle Murray vs. James 115 N Pacifi c St, Mine- 13,224 styled Estate of Kennith Fax resumes to (903) 763-6100 or email to Phillips, Individually and D/B/A Paul Fields, Deceased, pending [email protected]. J&L Roofi ng and Construction, ola, TX 75773; Wood in the County Court of Wood to me, as Civil Deputy directed County. Offi cers of Come Join Our Team! County, Texas, to Glenda Faye and delivered, I have levied said company are Arie Blackshear and Carla Jill Par- upon this 4th day of January Kotler, CEO; Eyal Nu- mer, Independent Co-Adminis- A.D. 2018 and will between the trators, whose mailing address hours of 10:00 A.M. and 4:00 chamovitz, EVP; Donald is c/o John G. Payne, 3650 Old CAREER OPPORTUNITIES P.M. at approximately 10:00 Bassell, CFO Bullard Road, Suite 100, Tyler, A.M. on the fi rst Tuesday in Van Zandt County Juvenile Probation Department will PUBLIC NOTICE OF TEST OF Texas 75701. All persons having April A.D. 2018, it being the 3rd AUTOMATIC claims against this estate are be accepting job applications for the following positions: of said month, at Wood County TABULATING EQUIPMENT required to present them to the Court House Quitman, TX of Notice is hereby given that the executor within the time and in said Wood County, proceed 3DUW7LPHDQG)XOO7LPH'HWHQWLRQ2I¿FHUV automatic tabulating equipment the manner prescribed by law. to sell at public auction to the that will be used in the Repub- John G. Payne, highest bidder, for cash in hand, Part-Time Cook lican & Democratic Primary Attorney for Estate all right, title and interest, if any, Election held on 6-Mar-18 will be High School Diploma/GED Required. which the defendant had on the tested on 1-Feb-18 at 10:00am ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER 12th day of January A.D. 2018, FLORA MASONIC at Wood County Courthouse to -RE'HVFULSWLRQV0LQLPXP4XDOL¿FDWLRQVDQG or at any time thereafter, of ascertain that it will accurately LODGE and in the following described count the votes cast for all of- PO Box 1119 Applications may be obtained at the Van Zant County property: fi ces and on all measures. Quitman, TX 75783 Juvenile Probation Department, located at: LOT 1, 2 PTS BLK 7.638 RAGS- Laura Wise, Elections Admin- Stated 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. 323 East Garland - Grand Saline, TX 75140 Master: Hollis Bridges Under $200/ MONTH Buy lot 50x100’ near 903-962-6292 buys land at Lake Fork. Lake Fork, RV ready, $1500 down and EEO/M/F/V/H 50x100’. Perfect for site monthly payments NOTICE TO BIDDERS built homes, mobiles/ under $200. The City of Quitman is accepting bids for Property ID 37116, (903) 878-7265 RV’s. (903)878-7265. Lot 2C, PT BLK 40, .1433, Quitman Townsites, located on Stephens Street, Quitman, Texas. Sealed bids must be WANTED:

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ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY OF SALE SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS ADVERTISING. 251 Participating Texas Newspapers • Regional Ads For full item list, more info & pictures visit chuppsauction.com Start At $250 • Email [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICES IN NEWSPAPERS. NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We Where public information is accessible to the public. CHUPPS AUCTION CO. Stan Chupp - (918) 638-1157 | E. J. Chupp - (918) 639-8555 urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop. Dale Chupp, Realtor, Century 21, NEOKLA - (918) 630-0495 10A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Wood County Church Directory Lake Fork Baptist Church Alba Mt. Pisgah Baptist Faith Baptist Church Tiffany’s Restaurant A lighthouse on the lake ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1294 CR 3270, Mineola 405 S Hart Street, Quitman Gunter Assembly of God 903-857-2541 903-492-3535 “My-O-My the Pie” 9483 W FM 515 (903) 473-9523 4578 North FM 17, Alba New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Mike Midkiff 271 CR 1558 • Alba Alba, Tx 75410 Fax: 903-474-9045 (903) 765-9981 3855 FM 1801, Mineola First Baptist, Quitman (903) 569-3760 301 W. Lane, Quitman 903-765-2087 Website: www.lakeforkbaptist.org BAPTIST Pastor Fred Morrow 903-763-4142 email:[email protected] Bright Star Baptist Church Northside Baptist Church Rev. Gabe Martin Open Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2795 Co Rd 3480, Alba 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola Forest Hill Baptist Church 903-473-4064 903-569-3872 1880 TX-37, Quitman Pastor Jerry Jackson Jr. Steve Prestridge, Pastor (903) 967-3420 Enon Baptist Church Rose Hill Baptist Church Pastor Fred Morrow The Employees of 7133 TX-182, Alba 1420 CR 2460, Mineola Mt. Calvary Baptist (903) 765-2014 (903) 569-5746 1119 E. G Goode St., Quitman Pastor - Reggie Day Pastor Jeff Thompson 903-967-2392 Watkins Insurance Group First Baptist Church of Alba Sand Springs Baptist Church Darrell Pixley 219 E. Holly, Alba 3208 C.R. 2330, Mineola Muddy Creek Baptist urges everyone to attend BUILDING MATERIALS 903-765-2471 (903) 569-9350 FM 69, Quitman Pastor Kelly B. Burton Pastor Nick Kerry 903-967-3384 the church of their choice! 401 S. Pacific • Mineola • 903-569-5423 Lake Fork Baptist Silver Lake Baptist Church Jerry Williams 9483 W. FM 515, Alba 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola Myrtle Springs Baptist 903-473-9523 (903) 569-2433 2185 FM 2225, Quitman Pastor Perry Crisp Pastor Mike Sullivan David Cook Quitman Flower Shop/Gifts St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 903-878-2504 Lowe Funeral Home CHURCH OF CHRIST 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 627 E. Lane • 903-763-2922 Alba Church of Christ (903) 569-8722 New Life Baptist Fellowship 1102 E. Goode • 763-2242 Off Hwy. 69, Alba Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd 7365 Main St., Quitman “Attend the Church John Ratliff 903-763-1405 Church of Christ of Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT Charles Brewster Dwayne & Lucy Lowe of Your Choice” 105 W. Holley St., Alba Lake Country Bible Church Rock Hill Baptist 903-765-9450 1402 N Pacific St, Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman Quitman, Texas George Filpansick (903) 569-5730 903-878-2762 Pastor Tony Rosas Ken Goodson METHODIST Whispering Hope Baptist Church Alba United Methodist CATHOLIC 155 S Farm Road 14, Quitman Hughes Appliance Paddy’s Autoworks 170 E Holley St, Alba St. Peter the Apostle (903) 967-3149 903-473-2411 Catholic Church Pastor Eddie Slaton Auto Repair Professionals Rev. Beverly Tune 203 Meadowbrook, Mineola & Air Conditioning 903- 569–3665 CHURCH OF CHRIST 3841 E. Hwy. 154 • 903-967-3799 Open NON-DENOMINATIONAL Pastor Lawrence Love Church of Christ 1305 W. Broad - Mineola Amazing Grace Fellowship Church 111 Winnsboro, Quitman Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 7405 US Hwy 69 E, Alba CHRISTIAN CHURCH 903-763-5544 Pastor Byron George First Christian Church Del Ussery 903-569-5440 or 903-569-6903 Open Door Church Disciples of Christ 633 CR1560, Alba 209 North Pacific, Mineola LATTER-DAY SAINTS DISCOUNT (903) 765-3587 903-569-2537 Church of Jesus Christ of B.D. Bohannoi Pastor Rick Son Latter-day Saints BUILDING 1128 E Goode St, Quitman MATERIALS Golden CHURCH OF CHRIST (903) 967-3533 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Broad St. Church of Christ Bishop Wayne Crabb 602 E. Goode • 903-763-2931 Cottonwood Assembly of God 440 West Broad, Mineola BUILDING MATERIALS - FLOORING SHINGLES SHEET Chad Lewis 903-763-5445 8481 FM 779, Golden 903-569-2046 METHODIST (903) 765-2675 Golden Church of Christ Brock’s Chapel Methodist METAL - DOORS CABINETS - WINDOWS 305 E. Goode St., Quitman Pastor: Otis Lee Golden 207 Clark Street, Quitman Open Monday-Saturday 8 a m to 5 p m 903-768-2712 903-763-4062 BAPTIST North Loop Church of Christ Linda McCullough Golden First Baptist Church 326 W FM 564, Mineola First United Methodist For all your insurance needs Dairy Queen County Road 2940, Golden 903-569-3117 406 E Lane St, Quitman 903 768-2258 Clark Dugger (903) 763-4127 Pastor Ed Lewis Jamestown Church of Christ Rev. Keefe Cropper Dunahoe Insurance of Mineola Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church 22022 FM1253, Mineola Liberty Methodist 205 County Road 2376, Golden (903) 569-0516 E. Goode St./Hwy. 154, Quitman Agency 903-768-2653 Mineola Church of Christ (903) 967-7691 903·569·5454 Pastor Craig Kearby 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola Rev. Keefe Cropper 903- 569-5571 617 N. Broad • 903-569-6912 BIBLE INDEPENDENT Southside Church of Christ NON-DENOMINATIONAL Golden Bible Church 527 Read St., Mineola Church on the Rock CR 2290, Golden 903- 569-6812 302 S Main St, Quitman Kenneth L. Williams CPA (903) 768-2700 Malcolm Duncan (903) 763-4588 Autumn Wind Assisted David Jackson 308 N. Main • Quitman CHURCH OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL Country Fellowship Golden Church of Christ St. Dunstan’s Episcopal of Wood County Living of Winnsboro 903-763-4366 FM Rd. 779, Golden 800 N. Johnson, Mineola 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman 903-768-2712 903- 569-2478 Andrew McQueen We support our local community James Stringer The Rev. Thomas A. Pantle Living Water Fellowship 903-342-3388 2574 FM2088, Quitman METHODIST JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES (903) 967-2000 Golden United Methodist Jehovah’s Witnesses David Hartley 658 FM 1799, Golden Hwy. 69 South, Mineola Wood County Cowboy Church 903-768-2268 903-569-6370 3435 FM 2088, Quitman Pastor Jim Pickens 903-535-9155 METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN Chase Pope EPISCOPAL Family owned business for more than 60 continuous years Hawkins East Chapel CME Church PENTECOSTAL UNITED 1238 N Pacific St • Mineola, TX ASSEMBLY OF GOD 723 South Pacific, Mineola Victory Fellowship First Assembly of God 903-569-3624 United Pentecostal Church 903 569-5432 102 Hams St., Hawkins Pastor - Leonard Spurling 1600 N. State Hwy. 37, Quitman www.mineolaandcantoneyecare.com 903-769-3835 (903) 967-2628 MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 Pastor Don Majors METHODIST Pastor Keith Clark Packagers of Dried Beans, 1st United Methodist Church Peas, Rice, Popcorn, BAPTIST 612 N Newsom St, Mineola Sulphur Springs Coventry & Cameron P.C. Household Aluminum Liberty Baptist 569-5426 LUTHERAN 288 CR 3650, Hawkins Rev. Paul Thomasson Our Savior Lutheran Larry Coventry, CPA Foil & Plastic Wrap 903-769-2250 Smith Chapel Methodist 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs 125 Lipscomb (on the square) Pastor Bob Sexton 670 FM 1804, Mineola (903) 885-5787 903-569-9187 Timothy Eden Quitman, TX 75783 322 Freeman LUTHERAN Pastor Jim Pickens 903-569-2636 Trinity Lutheran Church Johnson Chapel Methodist Winnsboro 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins 224 Elliott, Mineola BAPTIST 903-763-4711 903-769-4065 903-569-9536 Cartwright Baptist Kyle Kirk Pastor Clara Gilbert 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro 903-967-2818 Keepit Mini Storage PENTECOSTAL NAZARENE Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Kelly Drug Pine Mills Pentecostal Church First Church of the Nazarene Crossroads Baptist Hwy. 69N (Next to KMOO) Hwy. 14, Hawkins 503 N. Line, Mineola 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 903-857-2527 903-569-3057 Pastor Terry Bolton 903-569-0400 Pastor M.D. Thornhill Rev. Randy Larpenteur. East Point Baptist Keypad Entry - 5’x10’ to 10’x30’ Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 5029 FM 2088, Winnsboro Locally Owned Holly Lake NON-DENOMINATIONAL Bro. James Scott Climate Control Units Available FREE DELIVERY CATHOLIC Bethel Worship Center Perryville Baptist Church lOXlO & 10X20 Holy Spirit Catholic Church 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro 1612 S. 2869, Holly Lake 903-569-8708 903-725-7729 Rev. Michael T. Snyder Rev. Kenneth Teo Little Hope Baptist Church 903-769-3235 Church of the Lakes CR 3990 and CR 3984, Winnsboro SUPPORT OUR AREA at Enchanted Lakes 430-502-5855 SUPPORT OUR AREA Mineola 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Pastor James Young Jr. ASSEMBLY OF GOD (903) 569-5101 Sharon Baptist CHURCHES WITH AN AD First Assembly of God Holy Ghost Central Church 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro CHURCHES WITH AN AD 1917 N US Hwy 69 Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola 903-629-7202 (903) 569-9882 903-768-2262 Perry Shirley IN THIS LOCATION Pastor Jerry Williams Pastor Rick Childers IN THIS LOCATION Iglesia Primera Mineola Christian Fellowship CATHOLIC Asamblea de Dios 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola St. Ann’s Catholic 511 N. Second, Mineola (903) 569-8884 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro WOOD COUNTY 903-569-5537 Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 903-629-7889 Coventry Financial Group 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola Mani Mathai Larry Coventry, Certified Financial Planner ASPHALT BAPTIST 569-8388 Calvary Baptist Church Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding CHRISTIAN Brian Coventry, Financial Advisor 779 FM 49, Mineola Spur on Ministries Central Christian Church 2124 County Road 2670 (903) 768-2313 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola 110 Sage St., Winnsboro 125 Lipscomb (on the square) Quitman, TX 75783 Pastor Donald Masters 863-697-0469 903-342-5883 Central Baptist Church Pastor Mike Fletcher F. Kevin Hollowell 903-763-4711 903.569.1833 602 N Line St, Mineola (903) 569-3203 PENTECOSTAL UNITED METHODIST First Baptist Church New Life Pentecostal Perryville Methodist Church Blessed are the 204 N Johnson St, Mineola 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola FM 852, Perryville DOW AUTOPLEX (903) 569-3873 903-569-5750 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro meek, for they Interim Pastor Dr. Lynn Eckeberger. Pastor David Bethel Glenda Mendoza Full Service GM Dealer Freedom Baptist Church Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 will inherit the land. 155 CR 2201, Mineola SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST PRESBYTERIAN 903-638-8555 Seventh Day Adventist First Presbyterian 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola Pastor Al Dusek 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola 302 S Chestnut St, Winnsboro Matthew 5:5 Hainesville Baptist Church 903-569-6930 (903) 342-3011 903-569-2621 3368 FM 49, Mineola Pastor Richard Rose Rev. Dr. Julie Adkins 903 569-3212 Pastor Terry Davis Quitman Yantis Compliments of BAILEY’S ACE Harvest Acres Baptist Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD BAPTIST 1062 W State Loop 564, Mineola First Assembly of God County Line Baptist 903-569-5351 909 E. Goode St., Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis Kemp-Meek HARDWARE Pastor David W. Burcham 903-763-2901 903-383-2148 522 E. Broad 903.569.2911 Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church Pastor Ken Otwell Pastor Rodney Christ Manufacturing Co. Inc. Hwy. 778, Mineola Covenant Reformed Baptist Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm, Pastor: Rick Ellington BAPTIST FM 515 & 852, Yantis Mineola, Tx. Sat 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Legacy Baptist Fellowship Clover Hill Baptist Pastor Tony Jackson “Strong churches make strong communities” 415 W. McDonald, Mineola FM 69, Quitman First Baptist, Yantis 903-316-0552 903-967-7440 100 Church St., Yantis Macedonia Missionary Baptist Pastor Earl Kernes 903-383-2393 Boddie Roofing 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola Ebenezer Baptist Pastor Craig Vance (903) 769-5618 FM 14, Quitman White Oak Baptist Blessed are those who Pastor Thomas Ricks 903-967-2848 116 PR5922, Yantis Composistion - Torchdown - Metal Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church Pastor John Skelton (903) 383-2310 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola Pastor Jimmy Rogers fear the Lord Residential • Free Estimates (903) 569-2124 903-850-4642 Jonathan Allenw Psalm 128 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” So he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their lack of faith. Mark 6:3-6 Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, January 31, 2018 11A Obituaries WILLIAM “WILLIE” ADAMS and nephews. February 2 at the PATTY MCINROE 1953-2018 Survivors include eight nieces and family home at 1946-2018 GRAND SALINE – A memorial ser- nephews, along with cousins and 3293 County Road MINEOLA -Patt y “Aunt Patt y” McIn- vice for William “Willie” Adams, 64 of friends. 4660, Winnsboro at roe died January 11, 2018 at the age of Grand Saline is scheduled for 2 p.m. to- CAROLE EASTIN 2 p.m. followed by 71. She was born July 12, 1946, in Lyn- day (Wednesday) at Silver Lake Baptist 1950-2018 military honors. wood, California to Roy and Mildred church with Rev. QUITMAN - A memorial service for Mr. Maxwell Reed. Joe Adams offi ci- Carole Eastin, 67 of Quitman was held died January 21, She was preceded in death by her ating. January 29 at Beaty Funeral Home in 2018, in Winns- husband, Walter “Mac” McInroe; her Mr. Adams Mineola. boro. He was born parents; brothers, Roy Jr. and Johnny died January 22, Mrs. Eastin died January 23, 2018, in September 30, 1941 McInroe and sister-in-law Ann. 2018, in Tyler. Tyler. She was born in Mansfi eld, Ohio to George and Edna She is survived by her sister-in-law, He was born No- on June 24, 1950, Maxwell. He retired from Clark Trans- Sammy Rue; six nieces, Kathie Shanks, vember 18, 1953 in Albuquerque to portation as a driver. He served in the Cheryl Meeker, Denise William, Lori in Grand Saline the late Ray and Marine Corps and at his death was the Shipman, Stacy Black and Jonett e Her- to the late Nee- Margaret Craig. oldest member of the Vietnam Vets/ ring as well as many great-nieces and ley and Agness She was preced- Legacy Vets Motor Club. nephews and great-great nieces and Adams and was a lifelong resident of ed in death by her He was preceded in death by his par- nephews. Grand Saline. He worked as a heavy parents. ents; a brother, Kenneth Maxwell and equipment operator. Survivors are her son, Robert Shane Maxwell. TEXANA MILLER He was preceded in death by a husband, Brian Survivors include a son, Matt hew 1927-2018 daughter, Lindsay Neal Adams; sis- Eastin of Quitman; Maxwell and grandson, Aaron Max- HOLLY LAKE RANCH – A funeral ters, Willie Joyce Wilson, Kathy Owles daughters, Heath- well of Hideaway Lake; sister, Susan service for Texana Miller, 90, of Hol- and Wanda Sharp; brother, Cleo Ad- er Weis, Seatt le, Washington, Tara Ses- Hershner and brother, Richard Max- ly Lake Ranch was held January 27 at ams and nephews Mitchell Copeland sink of New Mexico, Callene Sessink well, both of Lexington, Ohio. Holly Tree Chapel and Ronald Willingham. of Seatt le, Ashley Eastin of Las Vegas; with Rev. Charles Survivors include his wife, Linda Kay brother Richard Broemmer of Albu- RODNEY GORDON MCCORD Long offi ciating. Adams, Grand Saline; children, Tina querque and four grandchildren. 1922-2018 Burial was at Holly Adams, Mineola and Willie Adams, Jr., MINEOLA – A graveside service for Tree Cemetery in Grand Saline; three grandchildren and SHIRLEY GUNTER Rodney McCord, 95, of Mineola were Holly Lake Ranch. nieces, nephews and cousins. 1938-2018 held January 25 at Cedars Memorial Mrs. Miller died If desired, memorials may be made at MINEOLA – A funeral service for Gardens Cemetery in Mineola with January 23, 2018, Mineola Community Bank. Shirley Gunter, 79 of Mineola, will be Bob Smith conducting. in Quitman. She held at 1 p.m. Friday at Beaty Funer- Mr. McCord died January 22, 2018, was born March JAMES EDWARD COLFLESH al Home in Mineola. Visitation will be in Mineola. He was 2, 1927, to Walter 1960-2018 Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at born October 1, and Georgia Cook YANTIS - James Edward Colfl esh, the funeral home. 1922, in Bethesda, in Corsicana. She performed in the 57, of Yantis died January 23, 2018 at Burial will follow Tennessee to the Red Cross Show during World War II, his home. He was born July 15, 1960 in at Roselawn Me- late Gordon and traveling and singing for our troops in Dayton, Ohio to James and Mary Colf- morial Gardens in Mary McCord. He military hospitals and bases. She also lesh. Mineola. was a retired su- sang with a children’s musical talent He was a truck Mrs. Gunter died pervisor for Shell show at the Melba Theatre that was driver for many January 21, 2018. Oil Company and broadcast on the radio in Dallas. She years and a police She was born June a member of Cum- att ended Holly Tree Chapel. offi cer with Haw- 30, 1938, in Bug berland Presby- She was preceded in death by her kins Police Depart- Tussle, Texas to Jes- terian Church in husband, Everett Miller. ment. He was also sie and Marie Hol- Houston. Survivors include sons Stephen of a member of Faith land. She graduat- He was preceded in death by his par- Dallas, Jack of Houston; daughter, Baptist Church ed from Denison High School and was ents and four brothers, Ernest, Dale, Marilyn Miller of Reston, Virginia; and a Master Ma- a member of the band that traveled to William and Richard. sister, Emily Bishop of Holly Lake son with the Yan- Washington D.C. for President Eisen- He is survived by his wife, Paula Mc- Ranch; two grandchildren and four tis Masonic Lodge hower’s inauguration. She worked at Cord of Mineola; daughter, Gaye Clay- great-grandchildren. #382. various administrative positions in the ton of Lindale; two grandchildren and He was preceded in death by his Dallas-Fort Worth area and retired to three great-grandchildren. See more obituaries, Page 12A mother. Mineola. Survivors include Lorna Leonard of She was preceded in death by her Yantis; father, James Colfl esh of Virgin- parents; sister, Virginia; brother Rus- ROLAND DOUGLAS DODD ia; sister and brother-in-law, Jerry and sell Hansen and husband, Ronald Jessica Peek of Quitman; three neph- Gunter. 1934 - 2017 ews; cousins and aunt and uncle, Bob She is survived by a son, Ricky Don and Marcell Bowman of Ohio. Hansen; step-children Kim Bacon oland Douglas “Buddy” Dodd, age 84, passed away and Todd Gunter; grandchildren and Ron January 20, 2018. ORLANDER DANIELS great-grandchildren and brother Jim He was preceded in death by his parents; George 1930-2018 Holland. P. and Ruby Edmonds Dodd; brother, G.P. Dodd, MINEOLA – A funeral service for Jr.; nieces, Jan Williams Schumacher and Erin Orlander Daniels, 87 of Mineola was BILLY JOE LINDLEY, JR. Waller Foisy; and nephew, Chuck Williams. held January 27, 2018, at East Chapel 1977-2018 Buddy is survived by his sisters, Shirley Dodd CME Church in Mineola. WINNSBORO – A graveside service Williams of Tyler and Sue Dodd Zook of Navasota; and for Billy Joe Lindley, Jr., 41 of Winns- Burial was in Roselawn Memorial nieces and nephews, Susan Waller Burnett, Stuart and Brian Waller, and Donna boro will be held today (January 24) at Gardens, Mineola. Dodd, who all considered him to be a special uncle. Mr. Daniels died 10 a.m. at Smyrna Cemetery in Winns- Buddy was born March 18, 1933 in Troup, TX to George Prentiss and Ruby January 15, 2018. boro with Chaplin Ellen Dodd. He was a 1951 graduate of Quitman High School where he played He was born Oc- Woody Weimer of- tober 21, 1930, in fi ciating. basketball including the championship teams of 1950 and 1951. Buddy served Mineola to the late Mr. Lindley died in the US Marines on the USS St. Paul during the Korean conflict. Upon Major Daniels, Sr. Saturday 20, 2018, returning to Quitman, Buddy attended East Texas State College and later worked and Essie Dan- in Winnsboro. He for Caska Corp. as an office manager for several years. iels. He graduated was born January from high school 9, 1977 in Mineo- Visitation was held Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Lowe Funeral Home. Funeral in Quitman and la to William and service was held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Lowe Funeral Home with then joined the U.S. Army. Following Zana Lindley. Brother Gabe Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens his eight year stint in the Army he re- He was preced- in Mineola. turned to Mineola and worked for ed in death by his Wood County as superintendent of father and sister, Sharon “Sissy” Rus- roads for 27 years. He was selected to som. be one of the board members for First Survivors include his mother, Zana State Bank in Mineola and was one of Lindley; brothers, Bobby, Gary and Jer- The ETMC First Physicians the original stockholders. ry Russom; Gary, Bobby, Mickey and Mr. Daniels was a member of Brocks Larry Lindley; sisters, Sandra Byers clinic in Quitman is offering Chapel United Methodist Church until and Liz Allen. his demise. He was preceded in death by his RONALD L. MAXWELL wife, Doris Daniels; brothers, Major 1941-2018 Express Daniels, Jr., Wardell, Cardell and Mor- WINNSBORO - A memorial celebra- ris Daniels; sisters, Nett ie Doss, Margie tion for Ronald “Groovy” Maxwell, 76 Daniels, Clarice McDowell and nieces of Winnsboro will be held Saturday, Walk-ins • No appointment is necessary. Danyelle Nicole Gordon • Be seen by one of our primary care 1997-2017 providers in less than an hour. • Care for non-emergency medical anyell Nichole Gordon was born on needs, such as fever, sore throats, DFebruary 28, 1997 in Quitman, Texas to burns and sprains. Jacqueline “Sissy” Beaird and Danny Gordon. • A clinic visit is often less She passed away on January 22, 2018 at her expensive than a visit to the home in Groesbeck, Texas. emergency department. A memorial service and Celebration of Life was held Thursday, January 25 in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Danyell was a graduate of Groesbeck High School in 2016. She was a child care provider and member of Word of Life Church. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Jackie Huggins, Quitman; paternal grandmother, Carol Gordon Pennington Slaughter and her paternal grandfather, Billy Penninton She is survived by her son, Bryan Adam Parmer and his father, Brett Parmer of Groesbeck; her parents, “Sissy” Beaird and Jr. of Jewett and Danny Gordon of Groesbeck; her special aunt and uncle Gary and Priscilla Gordon of Groesbeck who were her co-parents; two sisters, ETMC First Physicians clinic in Quitman Jessica Tullos of Centerville and Jennifer Harbor of Dickenson; 117 N. Winnsboro – inside ETMC Quitman three brothers, John Beaird of Huffman, Clayton Gordon of Aransas 903-763-6220 Pass and Christopher Gordon of Aransas Pass and also her paternal Monday-Friday grandfather, Gary Gordon, Sr. of Mexia and maternal grandparents, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Betty and Jerry Dean of Mineola. 12A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, January 31, 2018

part of something built from the ground up. Get- Obituaries Fannin ting the right people in the right place has helped NANCY JEAN PETTY Nam War and the First Gulf War. From page 1A us become successful.” YANTIS - Nancy Jean Pett y, 69, He retired after 28 years of service And our guys worked To Fannin, it is all about of Yantis died January 25, 2018. with the rank of Senior Chief Pett y tremendously hard. They being a part of young She was born in Bakersfi eld, Cal- Offi cer. not only have football, men’s lives. “Growing ifornia to Douglas Combs and He was active in restoring the but they still have to go to young men is the mott o Opal Combs Whitmore. She and Pleasant Grove school building, class and make the grades we go by. You have to get her husband moved to Yantis four the Hopewell-Pleasant Grove too. We were fortunate to bigger, faster and stron- years ago and were members of Cemetery and helping fi nd graves. have some hard-working ger to compete at this lev- Wood County Cowboy Church. He was preceded in death by and talented student-ath- el. You have to go to class Nancy was a horse trainer and two sons, Johnny Ian Taylor and letes as well as having a and be a representative worked for an insurance group. Nolan Monico Taylor; his parents great coaching staff .” of this university,” Fan- She was preceded in death by her parents. and a brother, Fred Taylor. Fannin started his jour- nin said. “The fi ve-week Survivors include her husband, Louie Pett y, Yan- Survivors include his children, Carmela Rodriguez, ney in Quitman. “My run to the title was excit- tis; a son, Robert Collier, Cashion, Oklahoma; daugh- California, Jimmy Taylor, Las Vegas; their mother, Ma- dad, Brusker Fannin, was ing and crazy. With us, it ter, Shelly Inskeep, Nacogdoches and sister, Susan mie Taylor; a brother, Gary Taylor, Winnsboro; sister, my fi rst coach and he al- was 16 weeks straight. It Marineau of Virginia; four grandchildren and fi ve Carolyn Litt le, Winnsboro; eight grandchildren and ways inspired me to be is a grind and you have great-grandchildren. three great-grandchildren. the best I could. The rea- to deal with injuries and Services will be scheduled at a later date. son I wanted to become with the challenge of In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the BILL TIPTON a coach goes back to two gett ing your young men Wood County Cowboy Church, 3435 FM 2088, Quit- 1925-2018 of my high school coach- ready to batt le each week. man 75783. An informal farewell for Bill Tipton, 92, of Mineola es,” Fannin noted. “Coach The kids not only had to will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 1 at Ce- Don Neighbors is one keep working out, they DEBORAH LOIS PRATHER dars Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Tip- of the main reasons I am had to make their classes 1953-2018 ton was born on Aug. 6, 1925. H coaching today and one too. It’s a long haul, but ALBA - A funeral service for Deborah Lois Norrell died on January 28. of my idols is Coach Tony we have a system that Prather, 64 of Lavon, formerly of Quitman, was held Because of Mr. Tipton’s love of Gilbreath. I always appre- works.” January 28 at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba, with Mineola baseball, the family feels ciated Coach Gilbreath’s During those fi ve weeks, Roy Prather and Matt hew Prather dressing in Mineola Yellowjacket coaching style and have the Lions had to play a offi ciating. att ire will be welcomed. In lieu of tried to model myself af- pair of playoff games in Burial was in Pilgrim Rest #1 fl owers, the family asks that contri- ter him. I liked how he Minnesota. “Man it was Cemetery, Emory. butions be made to Mineola Main interacted with kids and cold. We even had some Mrs. Prather died January 24, Street Association, 300 Greenville always made it fun. That’s hot chicken broth on the 2018 in Frisco. She was born Oc- Highway, Mineola, Texas, 75773. what I try to do here. Both sidelines to help keep our tober 24, 1953 in Dallas to the Mr. Tipton served as president of of those coaches have kids warm, but we perse- late Robert and Reta Norrell. She the Main Street Board for many both been an import- vered and won,” Fannin worked as a secretary for an in- years. ant infl uence on me as a said. surance company and, also in the See next week’s edition for an extended obituary coach. And Coach Swann The national fi nal was county clerk’s offi ce in Scurry and about Mr. Tipton and his love of Mineola. (Charles), he was a good Cott le County. She was a member of Friendship Baptist exciting. “Just to get to tough coach.” Church, Mesquite. DELBERT DON VAUGHN that stage was special. It After being a multi- She was preceded in death by her parents; grand- 1934-2018 was incredible and excit- sports star at Quitman, daughter and infant grandchild. ALBA – A funeral service for Delbert Don Vaughn, 83 ing in Kansas City. But Fannie went on to Waco Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Keith of Ames, Oklahoma, relative of Alba resident, was held we knew it was our desti- and ran track at Baylor Prather of Lavon; daughters, Wendy McClellan, Lavon, January 24, 2018, at Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church, ny and we were not going University. “I ran track, and Jamie Willis, Whitehouse; brothers, James Norrell, Golden with Doug Vaughn offi ciating. to be denied,” the 400 and 800, at Baylor. New Boston, Mark Norrell, Fort Worth and Stacey Nor- Mr. Vaughn died January 19, What about the future? I also played football and rell, Fort Worth; a sister, Cindy Zoller, Lewisville and 2018, in Hennessey, Oklahoma. “Coaching is something I basketball,” Fannin add- four grandchildren. He was born August 2, 1934, in have wanted to do since Oklahoma to Wallace and Ewilda ed. my dad coached me in JOHN NOLAN TAYLOR Vaughn. He worked in the oilfi eld After Baylor, Fannin Litt le Dribblers. I have 1940-2018 before being drafted into the Army took a job in Dallas as always wanted to be a WINNSBORO-A memorial service with military and was assigned to Holloman Air sports director at the Oak coach and that is what honors for John Nolan Taylor, 77 of the Pleasant Grove force Base in New Mexico. Cliff YMCA. His fi rst I will always do. Right Community, will be held in San Diego at the Mount He was preceded in death by his coaching job was at Car- now, I see myself around Hope Cemetery where he will be buried near his two parents; brother, Dennis Vaughn; rollton R.L. Turner under here hopefully moving sons. A visitation for family and friends took place Jan- sister, Oleta Culwell and daugh- the leadership of Head up in the ranks,” Fannin uary 27, 2018 in the Pleasant Grove School Building ter-in-law, Julie Vaughn. Coach Tim Beck, who is said. “Eventually one near Winnsboro. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sonja Vaughn now the off ensive coordi- day, I might get back to Mr. Taylor died January 21, 2018 at his home. He was of Hennessey, Oklahoma; sons, Doug of Decatur, Brent nator at the University of high school, maybe when born October 27, 1940, in Wood County to Nolan and of Arizona, and Joel of Alba; brothers, Jerry and Larry, Texas. “I coached fresh- my boys are that age. I Joycelyn Taylor; att ended grade school in the Pleasant both of Mariett a, Oklahoma; sister, Winnie McKibban, man football and varsi- have a sixth grader and a Grove rural school and graduated from Winnsboro Oklahoma; three grandchildren and six great-grand- ty track. It was a good fourth grader coming up. High in 1959. He was a career Navy veteran of the Viet children; aunts; uncles and many nieces and nephews. time. We won district for Who knows, I may come the fi rst time in over 35 back and retire from Quit- years,” Fannin said. “It man someday!” Ward 2, and Sue Jones. was great to be a part of For now, Fannin is on THANK YOU Council The meeting also in- the turn-around for that the recruiting trail for cluded the council call- program.” A&M Commerce. “I get to Our family is very grateful From page 1A ing the election on May After four years at go to area high schools re- 5 for three council posi- for the many acts of kindness Turner, Fannin went to cruiting student-athletes. cluded approval for the tions, one each for each college football at Paul I was able to go through shown to us during the illness use of some other excess of the three wards. Those Quinn University in Como-Pickton and visit revenue, the result of a re- positions are currently and loss of our loved one. southern Dallas County, with Coach Swann. He view or “audit” of the use held by Sue Jones, Ward but the program folded. gave me some good ad- of street lights and elec- 1; Lankford, Ward 2 and Every card, call, visit, food and floral “After the Paul Quinn vice,” Fannin said. “My tricity in Mineola. Coun- Novada Bigham, Ward 3. program did not make dad is a great role mod- offering, love and support will be cil meeting documents Mayor Kevin White it, I went to Prosper and el; he taught me to have explained that in 2014 remembered and cherished. thanked them for their coached for a year. After a foundation, love your the city entered into an service and said he hoped I left Prosper, I started family, love what you do agreement with evSolar they would consider my own sports training and do the best you can. The Family of Gary Dale Keener Energy LLC who audited seeking the positions business,” Fannin said. “I My dad’s coaching phi- Diane Keener, Kay and Frank Smith the city’s utility bills and again. was training college guys losophy was all for one Erin Jenkins, Avery and Ainsley, Ruth Orr found the city refunds Also in last Monday’s who were wanting to go and one for all and I have totaling $86,004. From meeting, the city admin- on to try and play profes- never forgott en that.” He that original contract and istrator reported news to sionally.” further credited his mom, The Pecan House audit, the city received the council on the eff ort In 2014 Fannin started Barbara, for keeping him another $14,952 this year to protest a $70 million in- working at A&M Com- in line. that was “unexpected crease from SWEPCO by merce. “A buddy of mine Fannin met his wife 1225 W Loop564 and not budgeted.” Their a coalition of cities. The Mineola, Tx. was at A&M Commerce Rachella when they both fee for the audit is 45 per- att orney representing and I talked to him and taught at R.L.Turner. cent of funds found, or the group protesting the he talked to me about They have been married $6,729. That leaves un- hike had sought a low- gett ing into the college 15 years and have three budgeted net revenue of er increase of $38 to $45 coaching profession. I children, R.J. (12), Raelyn $8,224. million with the Public was actually at the school (11) and Collin (9). His Rushing and Cindy Utility Commission. The fi nishing up my under- parents still live in Quit- Karch asked the coun- PUC had decided upon a graduate work in 2014.” man. cil to approve using the $51 million increase. “So “Coach Colby Carthel is From Bud Moody Field OPEN money for records re- I guess you can say that our head coach and lead- to A&M Commerce’s 10:00am-5:00pm tention assistance by att orney saved $19 mil- er. His dad, Don, is a for- 12,500-seat Memorial Sta- Tuesday – Saturday Records Retention, Inc. lion,” Rushing said. mer coach at West Texas dium, Quitman’s Randall and some repairs for the According to a new re- A&M and he is also now Fannin stands tall, a lead- Street Department build- lease from SWEPCO to in our program,” Fannin er of young men, a good 903-569-3437 ing. The fi rm would pro- communities, the request said. “A&M Commerce son, husband and father cess the city’s records for the new rates was had back-to-back 1-9 and an example for all. in accordance with the made in December 2016, years before Coach Carth- Young people from Quit- schedules published by so the increased rate will el got there. That fi rst year man can do great things, the Texas State Library be retroactive to May he was here, we went 7-5. and Randall Fannin is liv- and Archives Commis- 2017 with a surcharge for It has been great to be ing proof. AUCTION sion. The building repairs an estimated 10 months. are something which The new rate will be an BLUE DOT Public Works Director 8.9 percent increase for William Crump said are residential customers. needed. Also in the regular Jan- Auctions First & Third Karch said that the city uary meeting the council is required to maintain approved: Saturdays Of Each Month records in an adminis- *a joint election agree- trative vault and “we are ment with the school dis- Starting At 6:30 out of space.” Rushing trict to be held at city hall; pointed out that among * department head re- the items in the vault ports for December and 7251 EAST HWY 80 are stacks of numerous * the monthly invest- maps. They both said it ment report and fi nancial HAWKINS, TX 76765 can take hours to locate statement. something since the vault All council members 903-769-4838 is so crowded. This bud- were present for the Jan- get amendment was also uary meeting. The brief LICENSE #17005 unanimously approved council meeting was fol- Randall Fannin is pictured here with his wife, Rachella, holding the on a motion by Council- lowed by a lengthy work- NCAA National Championship trophy won in a 37-27 victory over West person Jayne Lankford, shop (see related story). Florida. (Courtesy photo) Wood County Section B MONITOR Wednesday, January 31, 2018 www.woodcountymonitor.com SPORTS Edgewood wins battle of Bulldogs By LARRY TUCKER [email protected] … The state’s eighth-ranked Edgewood Bulldogs came out on top of the Batt le of the Bulldogs with an 80- 33 win over Quitman last Tuesday night. Quitman’s Shelby Compton (22) comes down with a rebound and looks for a teammate as It was Edgewood’s ex- Molly Tanner (25) looks on. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) perienced upper classmen taking on a young Quit- man team who at times had three freshmen and a Quitman ladies fall to Edgewood pair of sophomores on the By LARRY TUCKER quarter. fl oor. [email protected] In the fourth quarter, Quitman Led by the shooting got some scoring from Madalyn of sophomore Jace Reid, District leader Edgewood used Spears, Shelby Hayes and Lucy Quitman played Edge- an 18-1 run in the second quarter Brannon. Hayes scored three wood close in the fi rst to blow open a close game and points the old fashion way hitt ing quarter. Reid hit a pair take a 31 to 5 lead into the half a shot at the bucket and hitt ing a of threes and fi nished before fi nally subduing the Quit- free throw after being fouled. The the quarter with eight Quitman’s freshman post Kalen Wilkerson gets one of his five blocks in this picture man Lady Bulldogs 66-14. Edge- Quitman defense tightened up in points. Edgewood’s Trey of him going against Edgewood’s Sean Joyce. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) wood’s full court pressure caught the fi nal stanza allowing just 10 Erwin came out fi ring as up with Quitman in the second points to Edgewood. he scored 10 of his team’s score Quitman 24-7 in the eight consecutive points quarter causing several turnovers Spears led Quitman with seven 14 fi rst quarter points as second stanza. on a short jumper and two which the visitor’s turned into points while Brannon added four, Edgewood took a 14-12 Edgewood darted out treys sparking the visitors easy buckets. Tanner two and Kynlee Love one. lead in to the second quar- to a 20-12 lead, but anoth- on off ense. Edgewood then Edgewood came out fi ring The Lady Bulldogs will play at ter. er Reid triple moved Quit- took a 38-19 lead into the three point shots as they hit three home Friday night as it will be In the second quarter, man to within 20-15, but halftime break. in a row to extend their lead to 41- the fi nal home appearance for the Edgewood full court that would be as close as In the second half Edge- 7. Another trey by Edgewood’s Molly Tanner, the lone senior on pressure hounded Quit- the home team would get wood started blistering Addison Prater at the buzzer put the squad she will be recognized man forcing multiple turn- the rest of the game. Edge- them up 56-7 going into the fi nal during Senior Night. overs as they would out wood’s Nobel Smith scored See QUITMAN, Page 2B Slow start Fourth-quarter rally helps halts Jacket Hawkins win at Union Grove By QUINTON LILLEY comeback [email protected] By QUINTON LILLEY The Hawkins Hawks came in to their matchup with [email protected] the Union Grove Lions on a three game losing streak in district and were in desperate need of a victory. They Coming in to the sea- got just that thanks to a strong fourth quarter rally that son Mineola Head Coach earned them a 52-45 victory on Friday night. Ryan Stead expected Both teams traded runs in the fi rst quarter but Haw- his team’s biggest com- kins led 21-20 at the end of the fi rst quarter. petition for the district For the Hawks Cameron Taylor helped keep Hawkins crown to be from Edge- in striking distance as he scored six points in the fi rst wood and Kemp high frame, four of those points coming on the fast break. schools. Well - Steadman In the second quarter the Lions got the ball inside to was exactly right as both their star center Dalton Borden as he scored six points. teams sit atop the Class Tristan Garrett also got in to the action as he had two 3A Region 2 District 12 assists and scored twice in the second quarter. standings. In the second quarter the Lions took a one point lead Mineola went 0-2 against both Edgewood See HAWKS, Page 4B and Kemp sitt ing just two games behind the district’s best record held by Edgewood. Kemp Three-point shooting proves was tied for second prior to last Tuesday’s game too much for Hawkins girls and took a stranglehold of the second place slot By QUINTON LILLEY after beating Mineola 49- [email protected] 46 in Mineola. If the fans att ending On Friday the top two teams from class 2A region 2 dis- last Tuesday’s game trict 16 faced off as the Hawkins Lady Hawks (4-2) faced were seeing double they the Union Grove Lady Lions (6-0). However the Lady Li- weren’t imagining things ons’ outside shooting proved to be too much for Hawkins as both teams wore or- defense to keep up with as Union Grove went on to win ange trim on their uni- 68-42. forms and both team’s The Lady Hawks had previously lost to Union grove at mascots are Yellowjack- home just over three weeks ago but faced an early defi cit ets. But the similarities in the fi rst quarter as the score was 10-2 in favor of Union didn’t end there they Grove early. carried over in to both The Lady Hawks immediately responded out of a time- team’s style of play as out going on a 5-2 run the rest of the fi rst quarter as the both teams used full- Lady Lions led 12-7 at the end of the fi rst frame. court presses and want- In the second quarter Union Grove made a concentrated ed to play fast. eff ort to get the ball to their star guard Summer Grubbs. Mineola’s Davion Sneed (32) extends to catch a pass on a fast break against Kemp last Tues- See JACKETS, Page 4B day. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) See LADY HAWKS, Page 4B WOOD COUNTY

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In a game that pitt ed two Lady Jacket teams against each other it was the Jackets from Wood County who prevailed as Mineola got another huge game from Sa- bria Dean in route to winning 55-29 at home last Tues- day night against the Kemp Lady Jackets. From the outset of the game Mineola proved to be the more aggressive team as they jumped out to an early 10-2 lead in the game’s fi rst six minutes. While things seemed to be going in Mineola’s favor, the Mineola gym went completely silent after Mineo- la’s sophomore forward Jessiah Riley injured her right knee after landing on a Kemp player’s foot with just over two minutes left in the fi rst frame. Riley needed to be carried off the court as she was in obvious pain with what is currently being considered a sprained right knee, according to Head Coach Tony Riley. After play resumed Dean broke the silence by hit- ting a corner three extending Mineola’s lead to 18-5, and Kemp would score on a three-pointer of their own in the fi nal minute to give Mineola an 18-8 lead at the end of the fi rst quarter. While Mineola used their typical full court man-to- man defense to try and speed up the pace of the game, Kemp used a 2-3 half-court zone hoping to slow down the Mineola att ack. Nonetheless Dean found lanes to slice through the defense as she scored the second quarter’s fi rst points on a layup, which was answered Kelsey Brewington extends for a pass on a Mineola fast break against Kemp last Tuesday. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) back by a three from Kemp that made the score 20-11. On the ensuing Mineola possession Dean wasn’t fi n- Rhode Island, South Da- ished as she went on a 6-0 run of her own hitt ing three kota and Washington use jump shots in a row before Meghan Brewington add- a shot clock at the high ed to the Mineola lead with a three-pointer as well. school level. Brewington’s shot made the score 32-15 and Dean Mineola eff ectively scored one more time to end the quarter giving Mine- cruised to a 26 point vic- ola a 34-17 lead at halftime. tory. In the second half with Tahjae Black replacing Ri- Dean led all scorers ley in the starting unit she responded as she sparked with 24 points, seven re- the Mineola off ense with a single-handed 4-0 run on bounds and four steals, back-to-back layups forcing a timeout by Kemp. The Meghan Brewington lead had grown to 21 points with Mineola up 38-17. rounded out the dou- For the remainder of the quarter both teams traded ble-fi gure scoring for baskets as Mineola would lead by 22 heading in the Mineola with 10 points fourth quarter up 47-25. and three steals. Jes- In the fourth quarter with Kemp down by 20 points siah Riley scored six their team elected to stay in their 2-3 half-court zone. points before leaving So Mineola Coach Riley decided to have Dean hold the game due to injury, the ball just past half-court and stall by waiting for Kelsey Brewington add- Kemp’s players to come out and guard them. While ed fi ve points and three this strategy may not be a popular one amongst view- steals. Tahjae Black had ing fans it is legal. In 2018 only eight states; California, four points and four re- Maryland, Massachusett s, New York, North Dakota, bounds. Mineola will try to keep Sabria Dean (3) shoots a three their winning streak go- FAMILY MEDICINE pointer during the first quar- ing as their next game ter against Kemp last Tuesday. will be at Eustace High (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) School Friday at 6 p.m. Providing his patients honesty and caring Bulldogs fall at Eustace Adam D. Switzer, RN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who sees patients of all ages at the By LARRY TUCKER added 11 points with [email protected] ETMC First Physicians clinic in Quitman. six rebounds and three steals. Senior Garrett He started his medical career as a nursing home aide The Quitman Bull- Peek had six points, four in high school, later becoming a paramedic (which dogs made the long trip rebounds, an assist and taught him how to handle emergency situations) and to Eustace Friday night a pair of steals. a registered nurse before finally earning his advanced in another Batt le of the Freshman Kalen Wilk- practice degree. Bulldogs. The visiting erson continues to show Bulldogs from Quitman promise scoring fi ve “I wanted to be able to direct my patient care more.” lost this batt le 83-45. points and posting sev- Switzer’s training has helped him serve and educate Jace Reid led Quit- en rebounds along with patients on his mission trips to Mexico, Honduras, man in scoring with 13 three blocked shots. El Salvador and Haiti. At home or abroad, he said, points. He also pulled Also scoring fi ve points a provider should always be able to tell patients the down fi ve rebounds, were Josh Medlin and unvarnished truth about their health. had four assists and Justin Pruden. Medlin fi ve defl ections. Fellow added four rebounds “You need honesty – having the guts to be honest sophomore Trey Berry and two assist. enough to tell them what they need to hear.” Adam Switzer, RN, FNP-C Board-certified family nurse practitioner most of the damage was We care for East Texas point guard Brayden Quitman Allen who hit fi ve treys ETMC First Physicians clinic in Quitman 117 N. Winnsboro 903-763-6220 From page 1B in the fi nal half includ- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ing three in a row in the hot from long range as etmc.org fourth quarter. He would Adam Switzer, RN, FNP-C, is an in-network provider for Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans. they hit seven of their end the evening leading nine total three pointers all scorers with 28 points. during that span. Doing Edgewood outscored Quitman 42-14 in the second half to secure the win. Quitman was led by Reid’s 13 points and freshman Kalen Wilk- erson with nine points. 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By LARRY TUCKER points for the Bobcats. Pott s was [email protected] good on three triples in the fi rst half and he would hit three more in the fi - Playing on a bad ankle, Yantis se- nal quarter as the Owls made 13 treys nior point guard Bradley Pott s put on in the game. A Graham three-point- a great performance leading his Yan- er gave Yantis an early 12-6 lead, but tis Owls to a 76-56 win over Fruitvale the Bobcats came back on a trey by Friday night. Sulc to make it 12-9 at the end of the Playing on an ankle injured last quarter. week, Pott s scored 18 fi rst half points At 5:39 left in the third quarter, leading the Owls as a determined Pott s came off the fl oor limping. Dal- Fruitvale Bobcats team put up a las Scott took over the off ensive spark strong resistance. The fi rst half saw a and Tucker Hathcoat, Will Graham back and forth batt le and ended up and Josh Moreland played inspired tied 29-29. rugged defense. Hathcoat even add- In the fi rst half Bobcat point guard ed a three point bank shot from 22 Davin Sulc was everywhere hitt ing feet out putt ing Yantis up 41-35 in the on four treys and scored 15 points. quarter. Sulc would end the game with 30 After the close fi rst half, the Owls began to pull away in the third quar- ter outscoring the Bobcats 23-9 in the stanza. Scott got hot hitt ing three triples from the corners. Pott s came back in the game after resting his an- kle with a litt le over two minutes to go in the quarter and immediately hit a reverse lay-in to give the Owls a 45- 35 lead. Scott came back to hit a three at 1:10 to go and then sent the crowd into a frenzy as he hit a long bomb at the buzzer to put Yantis up 52-38 going in to the fi nal quarter. The fourth quarter was more of the same for Yantis with the Owls scor- ing 24 more points while the bobcats added 18. Scott scored nine fi nal quarter points, with Pott s also adding nine on three triples. Hathcoat added another trey which made it 73-46 hammering Yantis’ Tucker Hathcoat looks for an open teammate in Friday’s win over Fruitvale. Hathcoat hit for 10 the fi nal nail in the Bobcats coffi n. points in the game. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) For the game, Pott s had 30 points, Scott added 15, Hathcoat added 10, the play of twins Maggie and Mad- be a batt le for the top spot in district Yantis Mayor Jerry Miller eyes the bucket during a Graham and Moreland seven each. die Hooker along with steady leader- play if the Owls get by Bloomburg. KMOO radio promotion during the half of the boys LADY OWLS 44 FRUITVALE 33 ship from junior Montana Wetz el and Union Hill defeated the Yantis boys win over Fruitvale. (Moinitor photo by Larry Tucker) The Yantis Lady Owls were led by the hustle of Ashton Burnett , Sidney last week for the Owls only loss in Williams and coming off the bench, district action. Pott s was out that Macy Starrett . game with the ankle injury. The Lady Owls got a measure of re- The Owls are now 18-3 for the year venge over a Lady Cat team who beat and 3-1 in district for the fi rst half them in an earlier district batt le. with four games to go. The Lady The Lady Owls now have their Owls are 11-13 and 2-3 with three sights set on making the playoff s. games left. Maddie Hooker had one of her fi n- est games scoring 16 points with sis- ter Maggie adding 14. Wetz el scored fi ve points and had a stellar fl oor game with seven assists and seven rebounds. The Lady Owls played tough de- fense to stop the Fruitvale off ense each time the Lady Cats tried to make a comeback. The Owls and Lady Owls will play host to Union Hill Friday. The boys match-up with Union Hill should

RIGHT: Maddie Hooker hits a free throw on her way to 16 points in the Yantis win over Fruitvale. LEFT: Lady Owls Sydney Williams (left) and Maddie Hooker (10) make sure they keep possession of the ball in their win over Fruitvale. (Monitor photos by Larry Tucker

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which proved to be the key diff erence. Union Hawks Grove turned the ball From page 1B over on fi ve possessions in a row after the defen- in to the locker room sive switch by Hawkins with the score at 21-20. and the Hawks took In the third quarter advantage of the mis- the Lions had some stel- cues by the Lions as lar defensive plays as they went on a 10-2 run they blocked three shots in the quarter fi rst four by Hawks players, as minutes. Garret scored the Hawks tried to fi ve during the run, drive to the basket. For Gipson scored, two Col- Hawkins Evelin Gipson lin Barber scored two, who was quite most of and Taylor scored two. the night hit his one and After the Hawks built only three of the game their fi rst double digit in the third period as lead of the game at 43- both teams traded runs 33 they would cruise to during the frame. victory in the fi nal min- Union Grove still held utes. control as they led 28-31 Tristan Garrett led heading in to the fourth. the way for Hawkins as In the fourth quarter he scored a team-high Hawkins Coach Mike 14 points, followed by Craft changed his de- Cameron Taylor who fensive strategy as his scored eleven. Gipson team switched from also added nine points a 1-3-1 to a full court while Akim Richmond man-to-man defense had eight points.

Hawkins’ Collin Barber (11) goes up for a baseline jump shot in the first quarter against Union Grove. (Monitor photos by Quinton Lilley)

three during that time score 43-46. span as the score was Mineola was forced to Jackets tied at 21-21. Kadavion foul as Kemp went one From page 1B George would scored of two from the line. with less than 30 seconds Franklin then hit a cor- However it was the to go in the half for Mine- ner three of his own with Jackets from Kemp who ola and both teams head- 12 seconds left making it jumped out to an early ed to the locker room just a one-point lead for lead as they ran off a 14-4 tied at 23. Kemp. Mineola would run forcing a Mineola In the third quarter foul again and Kemp timeout. Kemp jumped out to would hit both free Out of the timeout Da- another four-point lead throws this time giving vion Sneed scored on before Sorenson scored them a 46-49 lead with a short jump shot. But again, cutt ing Kemp’s under 10 seconds to go. Kemp’s Boomer Irvin lead to 26-28. With just over eight who led his team in scor- The game then became seconds left Mineola ing on the night, hit his a trend of runs as Kemp inbounded the ball to third three of the quar- went on a 6-0 run and freshman point guard Jo- ter extending the lead Mineola answered with nah Fischer who passed back to 17-6. The quarter a 4-0 run of their own. the ball ahead to Soren- would end with Mineola The quarter would end son in the corner and he down 17-10. with Sorenson hitt ing was immediately double In the second quarter a buzzer-beating bank teamed, Sorenson then Mineola continued to shot to leave Kemp with threw the ball back to struggle with Kemp’s just a two-point lead Fischer who got an open full court defense as they heading in to the fourth three-pointer off in time. turned the ball over and quarter. However Fischer missed struggled to score in- After another three by the shot just short as side. Irvin scored on a Kemp’s Irvin to start the time ran out. layup plus the foul then fourth quarter, Sorenson Franklin and Sorenson Mineola’s Cameron So- went on a solo 5-0 run both led Mineola in scor- renson got in to the of- that tied the game again ing as the two combined fensive rhythm as he hit at 37. Franklin also tied for 36 points (18 a piece). a three-pointer while be- the ball game once more Sorenson also added six ing fouled on the play. with a hook shot at the rebounds and two as- The duo of Sorenson four minute mark of the sists. Davion Sneed add- and Shaw Franklin had fourth quarter. ed six points and three another good off ensive With less than 40 sec- rebounds. performance and it start- onds left Mineola was Mineola’s next game ed mainly in the second down by fi ve when will be Friday evening quarter. Franklin got a steal and on the road at Eustace. Including Sorenson’s layup to go, making the Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. three Mineola went on an 11-0 run as Shaw Frank- lin scored six points, Da- vion Sneed scored two Connor Dobbs (2) goes up for a running floater over a Kemp defender last Tuesday night. (Monitor photos and Sorenson scored by Quinton Lilley) Watkins Insurance GROUPG P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 (Across From Wal-Mart) Nic Watkins Licensed Agent

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