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Cooke County’s LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper! King Retiring County Employees Around Address Commissioners; Town by Grice King No Action Taken on PACE By Delania Raney ity of law-enforcement service. years. I feel like I did a good job. roads, not go out and build new Th e Weekly News Th e excellent reputation of the Regardless of what some public ones. Everything that was out Cooke County Sheriff ’s Offi ce statements would be in the news- there, I inherited…. Again I am GAINESVILLE – Two county stands as a commendable testa- paper or Facebook… I don’t like going to leave this on a positive employees gave farewell speeches ment to Sheriff [Terry] Gilbert’s Facebook. I can go into this is note. Th ank you Suzy. Th ank the during the Monday, Decem- steadfast leadership and continu- how Precinct 3 fi xes roads… eTh supporters of Precinct 3 that did ber 28, 2020 regular meeting of al concern for the welfare of the thing is, I was able to sleep ev- come out to support me. And ap- Cooke County Commissioners citizens of the county.” ery night because I knew I did a preciate everything the court has Court. Retiring Cooke County Sher- good job. Th ere’s only so much done. Th at’s all I have to say.” “My tenure with the Cooke iff Terry Gilbert said his message a person can get done. I want to Th e changes for county offi - County Sheriff ’s Offi ce has been would be “short and sweet.” thank the court for working with cials are eff ective December 31, some of the most satisfying of my “It was an honor and it was a me the last four years. I’ve en- 2020. Hello 2021 and Goodbye career….,” Chief Deputy Finn pleasure. If you ever need me, I’ll joyed this. It’s been an honor to Th e commissioners also ap- 2020! Th is past year has been Jones said. “I was very fortunate be around,” he said. be able to sit up here with y’all. proved two days of vacation time unlike anything we have ever to be a member of an administra- Also departing his position is I want to thank my wife. She payout for Cooke County Emer- seen and sure seems like we tion that was guided by a man of Cooke County Commissioner put up with me for four years gency Management Coordinator all aged 10 years in 2020. Or character and vision. His dedica- Pct. 3 John Klement. and plus the campaign from the Ray Fletcher. His vacation days maybe it’s just me? Anyway, tion to developing a premier law Following an executive ses- fi rst year. We didn’t get to travel could not be taken due to his with the new year brings ex- enforcement agency has benefi ted sion, John Klement said, “I want as much. Anything we did was duties related to the COVID-19 citement for change. Hope for the Cooke County citizenry vast- to take a few moments, didn’t for county business. I think she’s pandemic. good things to come our way. ly more than they ever expected. want to do this at the begin- looking forward to me being Commissioners unanimously Resolutions and refl ection. I Th e many accolades generated by ning of court because I thought home, not have to answer the approved the monthly treasurer’s love this time of year – partial- the outstanding achievements of maybe I’d get emotional. I’m re- phone 24-hours a day because I report. Th e commissioners also ly because we always end up the sheriff ’s offi ce reflected in the ally looking forward to getting was on call 24-hours a day. I did approved unanimously Kiowa with a bunch of snack foods newspaper of the county attest to out that door. I’ve enjoyed be- what I told the public I was going RV Park on FM 902 in Precinct and football games – but it’s this agency as an exemplary qual- ing the commissioner for four to do. I was going to try to fi x the (Continued on Page 5) the optimism about the future that is the best part. So many good things are going to hap- pen in 2021 I can just feel it! So, here’s a toast to the New Year. May it bring everyone better times and lots of happi- ness! Here is some more of what’s happening around town this week. ++++++++ A few months ago our very own Shana Powell, Contribut- ing Historian, penned a series of “Eating in the Neighbor- hood” articles that I just hadn’t had the space to run yet. I am happy to say that we are start- ing the series in this week’s paper and should be able to have them in the following 3 editions. So keep an eye out for this interesting piece about local restaurants and our com- munity history! Th anks Shana for all you do and for the great reads about County Offi cials Retire – Cooke County Chief Deputy Fin Jones and Cooke County Sheriff Terry Gilbert discussed their upcom- our County! ing retirements at the Monday, December 28, 2020, regular Commissioners Court Meeting. Jones and Gilbert along with Precinct 3 Commissioner John Klement are leaving offi ce December 31. (The Weekly News Photos) ++++++++ Does Winter have you feel- ing blue? Beat the winter blues by joining the Cooke County County Receives First Allotment AgriLife Extension offi ce on- line as they discuss Seasonal Aff ective Disorder. ‘Beating the Winter Blues’ is set for January 5 from 12:00 noon to of COVID-19 Vaccinations 1:00 pm. Follow that up with ‘Mindful Wellness’ off ered on January 12, 19 and 26 from GAINESVILLE – Cooke Coun- tial medical workers in Cooke on site for the curative SARS- lated deaths, 295 active cases and ty received its fi rst allotment of County,” Cooke County Emer- COV-2 assay oral swab test. Pre- 2,193 total cases. (Continued on Page 6) COVID-19 vaccinations De- gency Management Coordinator registration is allowed 24 hours County case numbers indicate cember 23, 2020. Ray Fletcher said in the release. prior to desired testing date Gainesville reported the highest Th e doses were administered “Th ey, along with the other clin- only at https://curative.com/ number of cases last week at 132. by health care providers at Fam- ics, doctor’s offi ces, and hospitals sites/10033. COVID cases by gender are split ily 1st Care in Gainesville. Th e throughout Cooke County have Drive up testing is available fairly evenly with 144 male cases clinic applied to be a vaccina- teamed up to fi ght COVID in from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mon- reported and 151 female positive tion site in October, according an organized and coordinated ef- days, Tuesdays and Wednesdays cases noted. to a news release from the Cooke fort.” through December 30. Testing According to the Texas Depart- County Judge’s Offi ce. Fletcher said vaccinations were dates include Dec. 28-30. ment of State Health Services, First on the list for the Mod- provided to fi rst phase/fi rst tier Results will be returned via text 1,476,674 COVID cases have erna vaccine were essential health medical staff including workers message or email within approxi- been reported overall in Texas. care workers in Cooke County from North Texas Medical Cen- mately two to fi ve days of testing. Th e highest number of CO- in accordance with the Texas ter, Muenster Memorial Hospital Information from county of- VID-19 cases in the state is Har- Department of State Health Ser- and Cooke County Emergency fi cials also indicates the number ris County which has a total of vices Expert Vaccine Allocation Medical Services. of coronavirus cases includes a 225,443. Dallas County has Panel recommendations, the re- Th e county continues off ering number of individuals living in 161,278 and Tarrant County lease stated. free testing at the Cooke County convalescent facilities have tested has reported 118,641 cases as of “We’re grateful that the part- Fair Association Barn at 1901 positive for the virus. Monday, December 28. ners at Family 1st Care stepped Justice Center Boulevard. As of Wednesday, December Denton County has 30,268 up to take care of our essen- Registration will be completed 23, there were 29 COVID-19-re- (Continued on Page 10) The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 2 December 30, 2020 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Cooke County History Our Business is Growing! Eating in the Neighborhood

By Shana Powell they travel. Th ey do not the city have enjoyed the Café, Dixie Dog, Clown Contributing Historian want to eat at a place they tasty work produced by Hut, Coff ee Pot Café, Th e Weekly News Curtwood restaurant, Eat- A-Bite Café, Green Frog At one time the only res- Café, Peacock, and many taurants found in commu- more. nities were those that were But before turning to locally owned and run by those local spots in town managers that most peo- one early chain should be ple in town knew. Th ose mentioned and that was places to eat were unique the Harvey House restau- to their area. rant once located inside the Th en chains developed, Santa Fe Depot. and everyone thought Traveling on the Santa what a great idea! How Fe railroad and eating the convenient, now a person horrible food provided at INTERNAL MEDICINE simply looked for one of the stops led Fred Harvey those chain restaurants in to develop the idea of es- CLINIC any city they went to and tablishing restaurants with they would know exactly good food in depots along Dr. V.K. Agarwal, MD MACP what type of food they the way. He sold the idea were going to get. But, to the railroad, convinc- Board Certi¿ ed in Internal Medicine unfortunately, those chain ing them that more people restaurants sometimes would travel with them if forced many independent, they could be guaranteed Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. one-of-a-kind cafes out of good food and good ser- business. vice. Today, while chain res- After witnessing a fi ght 940-668-1100 taurants still dominate, among some of his wait- 715 E. California St., Suite D • Gainesville the pendulum is moving have at home. Th ey want excellent chefs and cooks ers at a restaurant, Harvey back to people searching something diff erent. in independent cafes, cafes decided to go with female Medicare, Medicaid and All Insurances. once again for those locally Over the years, Gaines- with colorful names like waitresses, a rare thing at Self Pay Accepted. owned restaurants when ville citizens and visitors to the Mecca Café, New Deal (Continued on Page 7)

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Business Offi ce - 940.665.2320 Editorial Staff Fax - 940.665.2162 Delania Raney News Line - 940.665.0733 [email protected] www.Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 December 30, 2020 3 Obituaries She worked at CertainTeed members during this diffi - brought much joy into their Donations September 15, 1968. in Wichita Falls and Weber cult time. lives. In lieu of fl owers, dona- Bob started his life long in Gainesville but her true You may sign the online Ray attended Sacred tions may be made to Home career with the Maytag calling was as a mother, register at www.geojcarroll. Heart School and served Hospice (316 South Chest- Company in 1972. He and eventual grandmother com. three years in the army nut St, Gainesville, TX rose through the Market- and great-grandmother. from November 18, 1954 76240), or Stanford House ing and Sales Division into Mrs. Koelzer was a devoted through November 17, (401 West Garnett, Gaines- Sales Management early in mother and member of the 1957. His basic training ville, TX 76240). his career. He held various Catholic faith. She was a was in Fort Bliss, Texas, af- You may sign the online sales management positions successful dog breeder and ter which he was stationed register at www.geojcarroll. throughout the years. May- enjoyed hunting for trea- in Fort Leonardwood, Mis- com. tag moved him from Iowa sures at garage sales. souri. He then served in to Idaho Falls, Idaho; Salt Survivors Austria and Germany until Lake City, Utah; Anaheim, Survivors include: hus- the spring of 1957. He was California; Raleigh, North Marie Rose Koelzer band, Victor Koelzer of discharged from the army in Carolina; Houston, Texas; Gainesville; son, Kenneth Fort Knox, Kentucky. He and lastly to the Dallas Met- Services Koelzer and wife, Debbie had served as a combat en- ro Area where he settled in Graveside services for Ma- of Gainesville; daughter, gineer during peace time. Valley View in 1999. He re- rie Koelzer, 88, of Gaines- Ginger Stoff els of Gaines- Ray always raised a big tired from Maytag in 2003. ville, are scheduled for ville; grandchildren: Angela garden with the entire fam- Bob started his second ca- 10:00 A.M. on Th ursday, Hacker and Adam Koel- Ray Hoenig ily helping to plant, harvest, reer on his farm – he learned December 31, 2020 at St. zer and wife, Tiff any; great- and preserve the food. One how to drive a tractor, bale Peter’s Cemetery with Rev. grandchildren: Chase, Nich- Services memory the sons will have hay, and raise Registered Matthew Tatyrek offi ciat- ole, and Elizabeth Hacker, Raymond Joseph Hoenig is swimming in the pond on Angus cattle. He loved his ing. Th e family will receive Joshua and Raymond Koel- of Lindsay, Texas died at the a cold winter day (it was a farm and his animals – there friends prior to a Rosary ser- zer, and Zackary Hankins; age of 84 on December 26, short swim). Summer days was always work that needed vice that is to begin at 8:00 brother, Clarence Neusch 2020, as a result of pre-leu- were fi lled with hauling Robert “Bob” to be done which he em- PM on Wednesday, Decem- and wife, Sandra of Gaines- kemia cancer. hay. For entertainment, the Eugene Carr braced wholeheartedly. ber 30, at Geo. J. Carroll & ville; brother, Lawrence Arrangements are under family played various card Bob’s pride and joy was Son Funeral Home. Neusch and wife, Clara the care of Geo. J. Carroll & games and dominoes. Services always his children and his Mrs. Koelzer passed away of Gainesville; and sister, Son Funeral Home. A Ro- Ray and Celie had toured Robert “Bob” Eugene grandchildren. He loved December 25, 2020 in Emma Pelzel of Gainesville. sary service will be held on all forty-eight of the con- Carr, age 75, of Valley View, time with his family, shar- Gainesville. Mrs. Koelzer was pre- Monday, December 28 at tiguous states. Th ey had went to be with the Lord on ing stories and always lots of History ceded in death by: parents, 6:00pm at the funeral home. also taken a special trip to December 22, 2020. He laughter. All the kids loved Marie was born April Leo and Rosa Neusch; sister, A Mass of Christian Burial Germany and Austria with a was surrounded by his fam- hanging out with Papa Bob. 13, 1932 in Amarillo, TX Bertha Knabe; son-in-law, will be held on Tuesday, De- group of square dancers and ily as he passed. Bob never met a stranger. to Leo and Rosa (Voth) David Stoff els; brother-in- cember 29 at 10:00am at St. national callers, which was Services are Wednes- He was the kindest, most Neusch. She was raised in law, Gene Pelzel; and great- Peter’s Catholic Church in one of their most enjoyable day, December 30, 2020 at gentle and helpful friend to Amarillo before moving to granddaughter, Victoria Lindsay with Th e Very Rev- travels. 4:00pm with visitation to everyone he met. He was Lindsay, where she gradu- Marie Hayes. erend Raymond McDaniel Ray had several jobs dur- follow at the Geo. J. Car- always volunteering to help ated high school. Marie Donations offi ciating. Th e pallbear- ing his lifetime and spent roll & Son Funeral Home. a friend, neighbor or fam- married Victor Koelzer on Memorial contributions ers will be: Aaron Hoenig, twenty-two years at Weber Burial will be at Grace Hill ily member. His mentoring June 22, 1954 in Lindsay. may be made to family Mark Joe Hoenig, John before retiring at age 76. Cemetery in Washington, with advice and counsel was Hoenig/Ben Bindel, Ron After retiring, he rebuilt the Iowa on Saturday, January often sought after by fam- Petrasek, Dominic Knabe, fences at the farm. Before 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM. ily and friends. He will be and Nathan Day. the virus messed up every- Pallbearers are Justin missed dearly by many. Klement Ford of Muenster is History one’s life, his typical day Carr, Linc Stockton, Den- Survivors expanding our Sales Team! He was born November 8, would involve eating break- nis Tuttle, Bob Tuttle, Riz Bob is survived by his 1936 to Joe and Susie Fleit- fast and going to Bosco’s Gilani and Bob McKenna. wife, Sue of Valley View and man Hoenig. He married gym for a workout while vis- Honorary pallbearers are children: son Justin Carr and We are looking for energetic & Cecilia “Celie” Neu on April iting friends. Th en he would Gary Carr, Larry Carr, Gene wife Allison, daughter Kris- outgoing sales people who are highly 8, 1961 at St. Peter’s Catho- go to the Stanford House Tuttle and Jon Tedford. tin Stockton and husband lic Church in Lindsay. Th ey Senior Center to play “42” History Linc; six granddaughters: motivated! Monthly Bonuses! Will train had eight children: Carla, until lunch time and then Bob was born on Septem- Kaitlyn, Cadence, Taylor, the right candidates. We offer married to Ron Petrasek; enjoy an afternoon nap. He ber 5, 1945 to Dorothy El- Allie, Kari and Kelsey; three Aaron, married to Ann (Ol- loved playing games with len (Warren) Carr and Ferrel step-grandchildren: Bailey, benefi ts and 401K. 5 day work week. son); Collette, married to family and cards with his Robert Carr in Ames, Iowa. Garrett and Lilly; brothers: Great Earning Potential! 3 Positions Dominic Knabe; Shawn; neighbors, friends, and rela- After graduation from Ames Gary (Karen) of Ft. Dodge, Quentin; Mark Joe, married tives on Sunday nights. High School (Ames, Iowa) Iowa, Larry (Janet) of Ells- Available. Contact Trish Winkler at to Jill (Cleator); Gretchen, Survivors in 1963, he enlisted into the worth, Wisconsin; sister: Klement Ford of Muenster married to Nathan Day; In addition to his wife, US Army. He was a para- Patsy (Jon) Tedford of Port- and John, married to Alay- six children, fourteen trooper with the 101st Air- land, Oregon; eleven nieces 940-759-2244 na (Miller). Th ey had f-fi grandchildren, and two borne “Screaming Eagles”. and nephews. E.O.E. teen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Ray is He served in Vietnam where He was preceded in death great-grandchildren who survived by his sister Rita he was assigned to the 1st by his parents, his step fa- Cottle, his sister and broth- Air Cavalry Division. After ther George Overgaard, his er-in-law Edna and Richard his return from Vietnam, sister Nancy Lawrence and Hermes, as well as numer- he got his AA from Boone his nephew Jeff Heady. ous nieces and nephews. He Junior College, then a BA Th e family would like to is predeceased by his sons from Iowa State University. express their deepest grati- We appreciate your Shawn Hoenig and Quen- At the age of 50, he decided tude to all of the wonderful tin Hoenig; his grandson to further his education ob- staff in the 3rd & 4th fl oor Mitchell Hoenig; his sister taining a Masters of Busi- ICU at Medical City-Den- and brother-in-law Eleanora ness Administration from ton. Th ey went above and con¿ dence in our ability to and Carl Pelzel; his brother the University of Phoenix. beyond in their care and and sister-in-law Rupert and Bob married his wife of compassion for both Bob Jeanie Hoenig; and brother 52 years, Susan “Sue” Fish- and for the family. serve you. We appreciate Jerry Hoenig. er in Des Moines, Iowa on (Continued on Page 9) your friendship. Blessings and prayers for this new year! - Robin & Cathy Brown

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them will have valid Flor- my staff believed it. ereTh “Th ink about it, Scott. If that voters judged Kerry Carolina Republican Rep. ida driver’s licenses.” on my schedule fi rst thing I didn’t love America, I to be more intelligent Mick Mulvaney when he Th e unreelected 45th every morning it said, ‘In- wouldn’t have moved here and knowledgeable than exposed the Republican president is (sadly) that telligence Briefi ng.’” Ac- from Kenya.” Conced- Bush. Asked, given those inconsistencies on federal rare human being with knowledging his frequent ing that his White House facts, how Bush won, the spending: “My party is very neither an embarrassment mispronunciations and years had noticeably aged respected Democratic interested in defi cits when gene nor a sense of humor. fractured syntax, Bush him, Barack Obama pub- pollster Peter D. Hart ex- there is a Democrat in the A sense of humor usu- said. “You know what Gar- licly remarked, “I look in plained, “Voters value ‘I White House. Th e worst ally indicates perspective rison Keillor said: ‘George the mirror and I have to like’ over IQ.” thing in the whole world in its possessor. Our two Bush’s lips are where words admit, I’m not the strap- Contrary to popular is defi cits when Barack most previous presidents, go to die.’” ping young Muslim so- lore, not all political scan- Obama was the president. Democrat Barack Obama After former New York cialist that I used to be.” dals take place in Washing- Th en Donald Trump be- and Republican George W. mayor Rudy Giuliani had If this does not seem ton, D.C. Not that many came president and we’re a By Mark Shields Bush, both of whom were asserted, “I do not believe important, then just re- hours’ drive from where lot less interested as a par- reelected, were not afraid President Obama loves member that when Presi- we are right now, in a state ty.” My friend Mark Russell, to laugh publicly at their America,” and then-Wis- dent George W. Bush ran prison, one convict turned Happy new year. the wonderful American own perceived problems or consin Gov. Scott Walk- successfully for reelection to his cellmate and said, To fi nd out more about humorist, had an ironclad shortcomings. er added that he didn’t -- the one and only Re- “You know, the food was Mark Shields and read his prediction: Bush, the 43rd presi- “really know whether publican to do so since a lot better here when you past columns, visit the Cre- Th e results of the 2020 dent, was clearly comfort- Obama loves America,” 1984 -- against then-Sen. were governor.” ators Syndicate webpage at Census will show that able poking fun at himself: President Obama off ered John Kerry, the consensus Hands down, the year’s www.creators.com. more than 215,000 Ameri- “Th ose stories about my the following rejoinder. judgment was that Kerry award for Daring to Ad- COPYRIGHT 2020 cans, in the coming year, intellectual capacity do get With Walker sitting only won all three debates mit the Ugly Truth goes MARK SHIELDS will reach the age of 100, under my skin. You know, a few feet away from against Bush, and pub- to former Trump Bud- DISTRIBUTED BY and Russell adds, “All of for a while, I even thought him, Obama responded: lic opinion polls revealed get Director and South CREATORS.COM

Patrick J. Buchanan Are ‘Never Trumpers’ the Future of the GOP? Th e future of the GOP, had carried only fi ve states and Bush I winning fi ve of himself, Ronald Reagan, 74 million who voted for they suggest, belongs to the of the Deep South and his six elections from 1968 to Goldwater’s most eff ec- Trump. Republicans who resisted home state of Arizona. 1988, until the fi rst baby tive surrogate in 1964, was And if the past is pro- and renounced Trump Th e establishment saw boomer president, Bill nominated and won suc- logue, the Republican Par- through the last fi ve years in the crushing of Gold- Clinton, arrived on the cessive landslides in 1980 ty will make a major come- of his candidacy and presi- water the defeat and rout scene. and 1984. back in 2022. dency. of the “extremist” move- And while there are dif- Other factors and forces Consider. Two years after As for those cowards and ment that had produced ferences between now and point to the probability his smashing victory over collaborators who stood him. “Th e Party Th at Lost then, there are many simi- that Trumpism has a major Goldwater, LBJ and his by Trump and refused to Its Head” was the title of a larities. role in the party’s future. party lost 47 House seats. repudiate him, they will, widely hailed post-election Do the anti-Trumpers Where Presidents Tru- Ronald Reagan, after his in turn, be repudiated by book by two Ripon Society or “Never Trumpers” rep- man, Nixon, and George landslide in 1980, lost 26 history and the American Republicans. resent the future of the W. Bush left offi ce with House seats in 1982. After electorate alike. Th e establishment con- GOP? If so, where is the approval ratings in the 20s, routing Bush I in 1992, By Patrick J. Buchanan Th e wish, here, is very sensus was that Govs. Nel- postwar precedent for Trump’s approval rating is Bill Clinton lost 54 House much the father to the son Rockefeller of New this? No Republican who still in the 40s, where it has seats and the Senate. Two Denouncing the $900 bil- thought. York, William Scranton of turned his back on Gold- been for the duration of his years after winning the lion COVID-19 relief bill For if the past is any Pennsylvania and George water was ever nominated presidency. presidency, Barack Obama as a parsimonious “dis- guide, not only are the Romney of Michigan were for president or vice presi- Second, the issues that lost both the House and grace” and hinting at an reports of the death of the future of the party, if it dent following Goldwater’s propelled Trump to the Senate in 2014. Alamo-style fi nish on Jan. Trumpism premature, the was to have a future. defeat. nomination and the Oval Is it likely Joe Biden will 6, when Congress votes to probability is that Trump- What followed? When President Gerald Offi ce still resonate with be celebrating his 80th declare Joe Biden the next ism has put down roots in Richard Nixon, who had Ford put Rockefeller on the American people. birthday after making his- president, Donald Trump our national politics that stood by Goldwater when his ticket after taking over Among them are mass tory by leading his party is not going to go quietly. are not soon, if ever, going the party’s liberal elite from President Nixon, the migration, insecure bor- to control of Congress in Th e anti-Trumpers and to be pulled up. abandoned him, would Kansas City convention of ders and dependency upon 2022? “Never Trumpers” cele- For those of us of a cer- lead the GOP to recap- 1976 demanded Rockefell- foreign imports for the For Republicans, the brating at Christmas 2020, tain age, a comparable sit- ture 47 House seats in er’s removal as the price of necessities of our national nomination of 2024 is a in this “dark winter” of uation arose at Christmas 1966, take the presidency party unity. life. prize to be sought. Joe Biden’s depiction, are 1964. Barry Goldwater in 1968, and run up a 49 Rockefeller was sacri- Moreover, there is However, if one has assuring each other that had just been crushed in a state landslide in 1972. fi ced, as the right had de- shrinking support for a for- spent the last four years Trumpism and Trump are 44-state landslide, winning Th us began a period of manded. eign policy that has us tied trashing Trump, it may be dead and gone for good in the votes of only 27 million GOP presidential ascen- Four years after Ford’s down militarily in Europe, as out of reach as it was for four weeks. Americans. Th e senator dancy, with Nixon, Reagan defeat, Mr. Conservative East Asia and the Middle Rocky. East, to fi ght if need be, Patrick J. Buchanan is in the defense of scores of the author of “Nixon’s nations, few of which have White House Wars: Th e a direct bearing on the na- Battles Th at Made and tional security of the Unit- Broke a President and Di- Letters to the Editor... ed States. vided America Forever.” Another issue Trump el- To fi nd out more about evated and exploited that Patrick Buchanan and read However there is things go- house, his parents house up after he leaves the area. is more acute now than in features by other Creators Editor’s note – Letters ing on right here in Cooke and Tina’s parents house in Th is will not bother the 2016, is a distrust of the writers and cartoonists, to the Editor refl ect only county that all so needs Denton Texas. Darrell and 911 system. We have test- media, the “deep state” and visit the Creators website the opinion of the author some help. One is Hope the Family are moving out ed it, and it holds true. If the political, cultural and at www.creators.com. and not that of Th e Weekly for Cooke County, a group of the house on December the problem does not clear academic establishments COPYRIGHT 2020 News of Cooke County. of volunteers that are just 30, 2020. As well as his up, call the offi ce A.S.A.P. that have alienated the CREATORS.COM Facts contained in Letters that volunteers. every dol- parents and Tina’s parents. so we can correct the prob- to the Editor are claims of lar donated is tax deduct- A moving company will lem. the author only. Th e (...) ible and every dollar goes be helping move every- ATTENTION READ- denotes areas that have to the people in need right thing from all parties. Dar- ERS: Darrell’s fl ight path been edited. here in Cooke County. We rell bought 2 new homes will be OLD DENTON work with several other in Dorchester TX for his ROAD, DAIRY LANE, The Weekly News entities to help these folks parents and Tina’s parents. WEST & EAST SPRING of Cooke County on a short term basis with Th is is part of his Christ- CREEK RD, HIGH WAY To the Editor, food ,shelter ,clothing and mas Gift to them. 35- NORTH & SOUTH training to help them get Darrell and Tina’s boy’s BOUND, HIGHWAY 51- Letter Policy While trying to make out of the situation. We will more likely attend WEST. If you are driving Th e Weekly News of Cooke County invites its readers to sense of all the weird- help them fi nd housing school at Sherman ISD. in these area’s, use caution. submit letters to the editor. Letters should include the ness going on around us, ,jobs and transportation. Th ey will have to adjust to Going to work or coming author’s name, address and daytime phone number. I have come to the con- No we won;t send you a the new setting. Th ey are home. No letter will be printed without confi rmation from clusion its never to late blanket because every dol- excited about the move. Be You have been Warned the author. 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FREE MOBILE SERVICE • Insurance Claims • Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee No Action Taken on PACE • Truck & Heavy Equipment • All Makes and Models • Rock Chip Repair (Continued from Page 1) Energy program in Cooke owners, local governments, improvements going to in- • Fully Insured County. contractors and members crease the taxable value of 2, Singletree RV Park ex- On hand for a presen- of the community. property, he said. Shower & Tub Enclosures • Mirrors pansion on County Road tation was Lone Star Pace McCormick said the “So we are looking at, we Doors • Storefronts • Home Window Repair • Courteous Service • Fully 147 in Precinct 1 and Program Administra- improvements are secured could be involved in the Insured • Serving Cooke County and Good Life Subdivision fi - tor Lee McCormick. Th e with long term loans which loan,” Precinct 4 Commis- Surrounding Areas nal plat in Precinct 1. PACE program is designed allow property owners to sioner Leon Klement said. In addition, the com- to provide effi ciency, re- “essentially align those “We’d have to be.” E-mail: [email protected] missioners took no action newable energy and water utility bill savings and im- Smithson agreed. on an agenda item regard- conservation improvement provements with the cost “Th e foreclosure part has ing the establishment of a to properties while pro- of fi nancing compared to a got me concerned,” Leon Property Assessed Clean viding benefi t to property normal bank loan which is Klement added. much shorter term.” Another concern was the He also said the PACE program’s aff ect on ad va- program is “a great eco- lorem taxes. nomic development tool In the event of a default, DEPRESSION for property owners to up- McCormick said the PACE grade their facilities with lien takes priority over the any type of improvement initial lien mortgage but & ANXIETY that’s going to improve only for past due amounts, energy or water consump- adding the fi rst lien holder RECOVERY PROGRAM tion, HVAC systems, in- must consent to the PACE Free Introductory Session, January 4, 6:30 p.m. sulation, cool rooms, solar, lien holder prior to the Full Program Starting Monday, January 11, 6:30 p.m. LED lighting. Really any- loan. Seventh-day Adventist Church thing that helps save water “Th at fi rst lien holder 3411 N Weaver Street, Gainesville, TX or electricity.” says, ‘No I don’t want it’ Comprehensive 8 Week Program every Monday (Fees(F apply) Monday’s PACE-related that loan doesn’t happen,” agenda item was a reso- McCormick said. Get your life back as we walk step by step through lution of intent, the fi rst Commissioners adopted Dr. Nedley’s eight-part workbook and DVD series on of two resolutions which a wait and see attitude. depression and anxiety. must be approved by the “I just think you take county in regard to the no action and continue to PACE program. evaluate going forward,” For information and to register visit Cooke County Chief County Judge Jason Brin- depressionfree.eventbrite.com Appraiser Doug Smith- kley said. son was at the meeting to Th e commissioners or call 940-668-8687. discuss how the program unanimously approved ac- could aff ect Cooke County tion regarding communi- residents. cations systems and service Smithson said he’s agreement with Motorola reached out to other ap- Solutions and a budget praisal districts about the amendment for the same. PACE program but didn’t Th e discussion has been receive a lot of information underway for three years, from other offi cials. Brinkley said. He said the PACE loans “Right now, we are add- would aff ect reporting and ing two additional towers tax assessment value. to what is our current setup. “When you use the word So that means the way fi re ‘tax assessment’ [it] kind of departments are operating throws a red fl ag for me…I will still be operated going can’t really say if Cooke forward with additional County is ready for this or coverage…with signifi cant not,” Smithson told com- coverage enforcements but missioners, adding “I’d like we’re also implementing a to know a little bit more 700 megahertz system as about it.” well for law enforcement A concern would be is but also to eventually have the loan and its associated (Continued on Page 9)

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(Continued from Page 2) food provided by the chef. unsuitable for making the Ernest (or Earnest) Emil famous Fred Harvey cof- that time. Harvey Girls Schurig, who fi rst worked fee thus water was shipped became famous and peo- at the Harvey House in from Ft. Worth on the ple fl ocked to the restau- Galveston, in time became train. As with all Harvey rants, including the one in the chef in the Gainesville Houses, meat was shipped Gainesville. lunchroom working there directly from Kansas City Th ough the Harvey until it closed in 1931. and fruit, poultry, eggs and House waitresses in Gaines- Harvey House restau- milk were purchased locally ville were special, one of rants had exacting stan- when the food products the main attractions of the dards. “In Gainesville, the met the Harvey standards.” restaurant was the excellent local water was considered One popular item on the menu were the fresh dough- nuts baked at the depot. Th e smell of the freshly cooked doughnuts wafting through the air would send people hurrying from all over the depot to get one. Emil had been born in Saxony in Germany in 1890 and “traveled to the U.S. alone when he was six to live with his grandfather on a Texas farm. Schurig worked for Fred Harvey in several locations in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado from 1911 until the 1940s.” “When the Harvey House restaurant closed in Gainesville, Schurig start- ed working on a Santa Fe diner, then as head chef at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, and later at a hotel in Temple, Texas before returning to Gaines- ville to go to work for Em- mett Curtis.” Schurig would help Em- mett Curtis became a major force in local dining estab- lishments in the coming years. Read about the arrival of Emmett Curtis and the development of the Curt- wood Restaurant in Part II of “Eating in the Neighbor- hood.”

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Pecan • Gainesville, TX 8 December 30, 2020 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Grand Jury Issues 14 Felony Indictments GAINESVILLE – A with physical evidence. than one gram. of unlawful use of criminal Th omas Eugene Evans, Derrin Oryan Franklin, Cooke County Grand Jury Jeff ery Scott Kinsey, 29, Desmend Leon Sage, instrument. 38, was indicted for the 35, was indicted for the issued 14 indictments in was indicted for the Octo- 41, was indicted for the Joe Paul Slover, 43, was October 22, 2020 third October 30, 2020 state jail November. ber 16, 2020 second degree November 1, 2020 third indicted for the November degree felony off ense of felony off ense of possession Misty Dawn Henley, 35, felony off ense of aggravat- degree felony off ense of 12, 2020 third degree fel- failure to comply with reg- of a controlled substance was indicted for the October ed assault with a deadly theft of property less than ony off ense of prohibited istration requirement. less than one gram. 12, 2020 state jail felony of- weapon. $30,000, for the Novem- item in correctional facil- fense of possession of a con- Jose Orosco, 48, was ber 1, 2020 third degree ity. trolled substance less than indicted for the October felony off ense of tamper- Jimmy Darrell Tittle, 37, one gram and for the Oc- 17, 2020 state jail felony ing with physical evidence, was indicted for the Octo- tober 12, 2020 third degree off ense of possession of a and for the November 1, ber 6, 2020 third degree felony off ense of tampering controlled substance less 2020 state felony off ense felony off ense of assault family violence with prior conviction and for the Oc- tober 6, 2020 third degree felony off ense of obstruc- Marriage License tion or retaliation. Jose Leon Cansino Jr., 37, was indicted for the October 24, 2020 state jail Requests Received felony off ense of unauthor- ized use of a vehicle. Juan Jose Velazquez Cas- COOKE COUNTY – Th e and Janette Soto Deanda, 23, Gainesville and Stormy truita, 24, was indicted Confused about Medicare? following applications for 31, Gainesville. Brooke Alpha, 22, Gaines- for the November 7, 2020 marriage were received by Eric James Salazar, 35, ville. third degree felony off ense I have the answers to your quesƟ ons. Don’t the Cooke County Clerk’s Overbrook, Oklahoma Steven James Williams, of driving while intoxicat- trust your coverage to a sales person on the Offi ce. and Juana Martinez, 28, 38, Gainesville and Petra ed third or more. Eduardo Gomez- Overbrook. Elizabeth Sorola Castillo, Jimmy Charles Cham- phone. Local personalized service! 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Happy New Year www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 December 30, 2020 9 Obituaries (Continued from Page 3) 3 children: Omar De La Walter was a proud WWII ter had a vision to establish and treated him with such 10:30 AM Tuesday, Decem- Rosa, Brenda De La Rosa, Veteran and a true patriot and build a cowboy church. dignity. Upon learning that ber 22, 2020 at Geo. J. Car- and Lizbeth De La Rosa. who loved his country. He At age 80, he founded the he loved to dance, his sweet roll & Son Funeral Home Donations Also 6 grandchildren: Ce- joined and fought in World Montague County Cowboy nurse Sarah delighted Wal- with Dr. Eddie Chenault In lieu of fl owers, you sar, Madi, Damian (Juani- War II in the Pacifi c Th e- Church and began weekly ter by waltzing with him offi ciating. Burial will fol- may make contributions in to) Lio, and Leeana. In lov- ater aboard the USS LST church services in the lo- while in his wheelchair. low at the New Resthaven Bob’s name to Home Hos- ing Memory. 743. cal sale barn and later in Donations Cemetery. A visitation will pice of Cooke County, 316 You may sign the online When he returned home their beautiful church. In lieu of fl owers, please be held starting at 9:30 S. Chestnut, Gainesville, register at www.geojcarroll. from the war, Walter met In 2010, he handed over make donations to Howard AM Tuesday at the funeral TX 76240. com. and six weeks later, married the reins to his friend and Payne University Alum- home. You may sign the online Marian Joe Dolby and an- successor Joe Caballero. ni Association at 1000 History registry at www.geojcarroll. swered the call to the min- Fisk Street, Brownwood, Mr. Zachary was born on com. istry. In 1952, he gradu- He was always a cowboy TX 76801 or Montague May 2, 1927 to P.O. Zach- ated from Howard Payne at heart and despite being County Cowboy Church, ary and Emma Zachary in College with a double ma- a Baptist preacher, always P. O. Box 4, Montague, TX Blue Ridge, Texas. Walter B. Haynie jor and honors and later enjoyed dancing, especially 76251. Mr. Zachary retired from from Southwestern Baptist to “Waltz Across Texas”. In Tributes can be made on Halliburton and built their Services Seminary with a Masters in the late 1990’s he organized the Scott Funeral Home of house on the farm on East Walter B. Haynie no lon- Th eology in 1957. During and headed up the Ch- St. Jo website; scosttfhsj. Hwy. 82. His passions ger lives by faith, but by their time in college and the isholm Trail Cattle Drive com. were: serving the Lord, yard sight as he joined his heav- seminary, Walter and Mar- moving the herd through Happy Trails to this Cow- work, farming, fi shing, re- enly Father on Sunday, Dec. ian added to their family Terral, Oklahoma, heading boy who saddled up and storing old cars, RVing, and 20, 2020. He surely joins Melody Ann, Deborah Kay, for Montana. left on his fi nal trail ride! helping anyone in need. the Apostle Paul in, “I have David Michael, and Mark For his years of service, Survivors fought a good fi ght. I have Whayne. Walter has been presented Roby is survived by his fi nished my course. I have Walter’s ministry took with numerous awards, of wife, Cathy of Gainesville; kept the faith.” II Timothy him to Texas churches in which his most humbling son and daughter-in-law 4:7. Charlotte, San Antonio, was being honored as the Jesse Tease Roland and Cindy Zachary Juan Pablo A private graveside service Highlands, Cedar Creek, Howard Payne University of Camden, AR; 8 grand- De La Rosa will be held at the Haynie and Nocona (where he Distinguished Alumnus in Services children; 12 great-grand- Chapel & Cemetery. A founded Shepherd of the 2013. He was one of the Jesse James Tease, 64, of children. Services memorial celebration of his Hills Baptist Church), and WWII Veterans privileged Callisburg, passed away Roby was preceded in Funeral services for Juan life will be held later at the Montague. He also pas- to take the Honor Flight December 21, 2020 in death by his parents, son De La Rosa, 52, of Gaines- Montague County Cowboy tored in Terral, Oklahoma DFW to Washington D.C. Gainesville. Randy Zachary, son Rickey ville were held at 10:30 AM Church. twice. During his pastor- with his grandson Matthew. History Zachary, and fi rst wife of 69 Saturday, December 26, History ate, he helped to organize Walter and his son Mike Jesse was born June 17, years, Jean. 2020 at Geo. J. Carroll & Walter was born on Oc- and start Hispanic mission travelled to New Orleans 1956 in Lawrenceburg, TN You may sign the online Son Funeral Home. tober 8, 1926 in Amarillo, churches in the Charlotte with Gary Sinise Founda- to Jim and Helen (Mar- register www.geojcarroll. History the fourth of eight children, and San Antonio areas. He tion, Soaring Valor, to hon- tin) Tease. He was a heavy com. Juan was born March 5, to Wilson Dan Haynie Sr. also served in the mission or World War II Veterans. equipment operator in con- 1968 to Jesus De La Rosa and Violet Lurline McAd- fi eld in Honduras and Af- Walter’s often heard say- struction industries. Jesse and Blandina Velazquez in ams Haynie. He was lov- ghanistan. After the death ings were, “High Dollar”, treasured the time he spent El Zacaton S.L.P. Mexico. ingly called Walter Babe. It of Walter’s wife, Marion, “Golly Moses”, and “Whoa with his best friend and James “Dale” Barter He passed away on Decem- was not until he joined the Walter married Clara Nelly”. One of his favor- wife of 45 years. He en- ber 24, 2020 in Fort Worth. Navy during WWII that he Shults, who served with ite bible verses was, “For I joyed fi shing and hunting Services Juan Pablo De La Rosa was learned his middle name him in his ministry as well know the plans I have for in his free time. Jesse most James “Dale” Barter a hardworking loving and was Boothe. as the mission fi eld. Al- you,” declares the Lord, enjoyed being in the yard passed on Tuesday evening caring man with the biggest In the midst of the Great though he retired from the “plans to prosper you and with his grandkids. He was in Gainesville, he was 70 heart. He would do any- Depression, Walter struck full-time ministry in April not to harm you, plans to a wonderful father and the years old. Due to the pan- thing for anyone. If you out on his life adventure 2010, he continued preach- give you hope and a future.” best PaPa ever. demic, the family will hold had the pleasure of meet at age 11 with a 6th grade ing as a lay pastor until age Jeremiah 29:11 Survivors a memorial graveside service him, you were one lucky education. He worked in 93. Walter loved his family Survivors include: wife, at a later date to be deter- person. the rice fi elds of south Texas Inspired by his great- and felt joy for his grand Peggy Tease of Callisburg; mined. Survivors and then on the railroad at great-grandfather, the Rev. and great-grand grandchil- daughter, Tanya Chan- History He leaves behind a loving an early age as most of the John Haynie, a circuit riding dren. To them he was Pap- dler and husband, Logan Born in Tipton Okla- wife Ana De La Rosa and men were off in the war. preacher in the 1800’s, Wal- pow. His family and friends of Pilot Point; son, Roger homa, his family moved to loved and adored him. He Dickerson and wife Stacy of Wichita Kansas where he truly was one of the Great- Gainesville; grandchildren: graduated from Wichita est Generation. Diamond Evans and fi ancé North High School. Survivors Charles Smith, Salina Ev- He was drafted and sent to Walter was preceded in ans, Stacia Evans, Logan Vietnam and devoted some death by his parents, wife Chandler, Skylar Dicker- 20+ years to military service Marian; daughter Mel- son, and Dawson Dicker- in the Texas Army National ody Haynie Darby; son son; great-grandchildren: Guard. In 1970, he married Mark Haynie; brothers Nina Evans, and Emerald, Florine Marie Kirkpatrick Dan Haynie and Richard Lilly, and Madyson Smith; and they celebrated their Haynie; sisters Dorothy and siblings: Marie Martin 50th Wedding Anniver- Felts, Barbara Hale, and of Montana, Brenda Limon sary this past March. Dale Harriett Vaughn. of Tennessee, Johnny Tease was a long-time resident of He is survived by his of Tennessee, and Kathy Gainesville, retiring after wife, Clara; daughter, Deb- Richards of Tennessee. ten years from Webber Air- orah Haynie; son, Mike Mr. Tease was preceded craft. He enjoyed fi shing, (Doris) Haynie, sisters Do- in death by his parents, Jim wood-working and tinker- lores Jones and Inez West; and Helen Tease. ing in his backyard shed. daughters-in-law, Chris You may sign the online Survivors (Raymond) Root, Co- register at www.geojcarroll. He is survived by his wife rie Gallagher, and Cheryl com. Florine, three sons, Jerry (Melvin) Yosten, and his Hoelscher of Wylie Texas, precious grand and great- Travis Barter of Caldwell grandchildren, nieces, and Texas, and Mike Barter of nephews. He also leaves Levelland Texas and two his dear friends, Ben and Roby Winfred Zachary grandchildren, along with Amanda Graves of San a sister Marcia Mercer of Antonio, Rev. Lamoine Services Gainesville. Champ and John Parker of Roby Winfred Zachary, Donations Nocona. 93, of Gainesville, went to Th e family request that Th e family would like to be with the Lord on De- memorial donations be thank all staff at Muenster cember 19, 2020. made to either the Alzheim- Memorial Hospital. Th ey A funeral service for Mr. ers Association or the Can- HELLO 2021 ! cared for him so tenderly Zachary will be held at cer Society. Retiring County Employees GOOD RIDDANCE 2020! Address Commissioners; No Action Taken on PACE

(Continued from Page 5) no action on clearing county sales for participating in property at Rice Avenue, the cooperative purchasing where all departments can courthouse annex remodel through the Buy Board for eventually be on that sys- project and roof repairs for sales in fi scal year 2020. tem. Th ey’ll be concurrent several county properties Acceptance of $59,031.42 systems in place,” Brinkley including the courthouse insurance settlement for said. and on Texoma Council of sheriff offi ce cyber security No departments are being Governments scrap tire pro- event which occurred July 4, “strong armed” or being left gram. 2020. without coverage, Hollowell Th e commissioners ap- Acceptance of $1,459.20 said. proved a consent agenda insurance settle for sheriff Leon Klement said the which included: offi ce 2017 Ford Explorer 700 megahertz radios don’t Minutes of the previous which was involved in a cost $10,000 as some have meetings. crash Nov. 16, 2020. reported. Departmental reports Acceptance of $178.93 Th e commissioners took from Commissioner Pct. 1 rebate from Citibank for pe- – November, tax collections riod from March 4, 2020 to – November, district attor- Sept. 3, 2020 for second half ney – November, county at- of 2020 rebate. torney – November and tax Approval of contract be- assessor – November. tween Cooke County Li- Action regarding fi scal brary and the Texas State year 2020 and fi scal year Library and Archives Com- 2021 budget amendments. mission for the TSLAC Payroll and monthly bills. CARES – CYCLE 2 grant. Free Inspections A mutual aid agreement Quarterly audit reports with Valley View Volunteer for Constable 1 and Con- Insured • Residential Fire Department for fi scal stable 2. year 2021. Precinct 2 Commissioner Acceptance of $549 for Jason Snuggs was absent 940-668-8814 Locally Owned & Operated county portion of rebated from Monday’s meeting. The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 10 December 30, 2020 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 County Receives First Allotment of COVID-19 Classifi eds Classifi ed deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Payment is required at the time the order is placed. Cash, check or MasterCard/Visa/Discover is accepted. Vaccinations Call 940.665.2320 or e-mail [email protected]. (Continued from Page 1) Love County, Oklahoma exposure to the virus. has reported 860 cases ac- Indications of possible cases according to data cording to the Oklahoma coronavirus infection in- from the Texas Depart- Health Department dash- clude fever or chills, cough, Animal Adoption Help ment of State Health board. shortness of breath or dif- Services online dash- According to Cooke fi culty breathing, muscle Wanted board. Grayson County County offi cials, individu- or body aches, headaches, Look at this pretty has 6,311 cases. Wise als with COVID-19 may new loss of taste or smell, lady! 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Lo- JACKSBORO – After land wise creates regional Jacksboro Chamber of girl who may even be a good t for an agility dog with cal hearts is a non-med- thoughtful consideration, needs that must be ad- Commerce and has vol- some training. She sure does know how to jump and ical home care business and meetings with family, dressed such as access to unteered for other chari- climb a fence so she would need a secure area to run servicing Cooke, Gray- friends and civic leaders water, healthcare, and ties and non-profi ts such around and play in, but just think about all the fun you son, Denton and Mon- across the region, former broadband internet while as 4H, the Boy Scouts, could have with her if you could focus that energy into tague Counties. They Jack County Commis- we must also ensure that the Salvation Army, and some fun activities. Come on down and bring down the provide assistance with sioner John Berry offi cially there are viable jobs to al- the Lions Club. 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Must we carry on the legacy of taxes for homeowners and Berry was raised in the schedule your appointment. be 18 or older, have some sending a representative to be willing to protect and Texas panhandle and grad- experience with helping Austin who not only be- defend our individual lib- uated from Texas A&M seniors and providing lieves in our conservative erties.” University, where he met non-medical home care. rural Texas values, but is Berry served as Precinct his wife, Melanie. After Shifts may vary depend- willing to fi ght for them as 1 Commissioner from college, John and Melanie Animals Found ing on patients needs. Call well. I want thank Drew 2017-2018 fulfi lling an lived in Houston before 940-736-0496 or email Springer for his years of unexpired term. 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