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Cooke County’s LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper! King CCAD Approves December Around Board Minutes, Contracts By Delania Raney State Bank through 2022. Th e Bank for CCAD investments. and Robert Knauf to the ag advi- Th e Weekly News board also voted to accept the Th e board also voted to give sory board for 2021-2022. Town 2021 holiday schedule as set by taxing entities a credit on their Knight also noted the board GAINESVILLE – Th e appraisal the Cooke County Courthouse. fourth quarter invoices. Th e presented Chief Appraiser district board reviewed and ap- Th e board also approved con- board also voted to reappoint Doug Smithson with his 2020 by Grice King proved minutes for the Decem- tinuing utilizing Muenster State Scott Schumacher, Lanny Lewter (Continued on Page 2) ber 19, 2020 meeting during the March 10, 2021 meeting. Present for the December People get married for a vari- meeting were board president ety of reasons. Some are based Joe Knight, Jerry Fleitman, and on pure attraction. Some are Nancy Brannon. Board members based on very strong friend- Nathan Dempsey and Jim Col- ships. But rarely, every once in lins were not present. a while, you meet that perfect Knight said there were no pub- person who lights up your eyes lic comments during the meet- when they walk into a room ing. Th e board approved min- and is the best friend you want utes from the previous meeting, to spend every waking mo- reviewed and discussed payment ment with. I was fortunate to of bills. Th e board also reviewed fi nd the most gorgeous woman and discussed fi nancial state- who became my best friend ments. and she said “yes” 9 years ago Knight also noted the district on March 17, 2012. Who received two bank depository would have thought she would bids, one bid from Muenster say yes?!?! (I sure didn’t). She State Bank and another from did and it has been an amaz- Simmons Bank. Th e board ac- ing ride so far. I am defi nitely cepted the bid from Muenster looking forward to the many great years ahead. Happy An- niversary Nikki! Th anks for making me and our kid’s lives full of love and happiness! Also, and for those that know Nikki and I, our Anni- versary falls on St. Patty’s day. So happy St. Patty’s day to ev- Cooke County Donates to Help Those in Need - The Cooke eryone. Hope to run into you County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) re- while having a green drink of ceived multiple donations from local organizations to help area some sort! residents who faced hardships during the recent winter storm. 4U Credit Union, Second Time Around Resale and First United Meth- Here is some more of what’s odist Church invested in VOAD by donating $14,000 to Volunteers happening around town this in Service to Others (VISTO). The money will provide a new fork lift week. and will help residents who were impacted by the recent snow storm. ++++++++ Residents affected by the storm may request information about as- sistance via email at [email protected]. (Country Photos) Th e Gainesville Kiwanis Club is hosting their Annual Radio Auction to raise money for local charities on Sunday, March 21 from 1:00 to 5:00 Commissioners Executive Session pm on KGAF 1580 AM or 92.3 FM. Check out their ad on page 10 of this week’s edi- tion, fi nd your items to bid on Focuses on Coronavirus Update and call in to bid! It’s that sim- ple. You get some really cool By Delania Raney was at 6.89 percent March 7. providers including Tom Th umb in the county. items for a good price and help Th e Weekly News Fletcher said the hospitalized pop- Pharmacy and the Texas Depart- He said the county vaccine ef- a great cause! Happy bidding! ulation has generally continued to ment of State Health Services, fort has provided approximately GAINESVILLE – Cooke County decline. the county was expected to have 1,000 to 1,400 doses on Th urs- ++++++++ Commissioners heard, following “Th ere are still active cases in 6,700 individuals who have had days. a March 8 executive session, an Cooke County,” Fletcher said. their fi rst dose of COVID vac- “Th e challenge has been fi nding 16 years ago Tina East had update on the county’s coronavi- “Th ey are still fi nding them cine. Th e county and its partners or contacting those people on our double lung transplant sur- rus vaccinations and the number throughout the county. It’s not were expected to provide another list, and many, probably half, have gery. She has Cystic Fibrosis of patients currently battling the in the dramatic numbers that we thousand vaccines by March 11. already gotten their shots some- and that surgery seemed to fi x virus. saw two months ago but it’s still Th e vaccine clinic at the where else,” he said. everything. Now she is sick Cooke County Emergency out there and people are still in Gainesville Civic Center was also He said contacting potential again, racing against time try- Manager Ray Fletcher provided the hospital and being admitted expected to provide 600 second vaccine recipients has been a ing to get another double lung the latest information which he to the hospital with it.” doses of the vaccination March 9. “signifi cant eff ort.” He also said transplant so she can be there has available. Fletcher said by the week end- TDSH was expected to provide vaccine is not being wasted or for her 10 year old son. Tina He noted the 15 percent hos- ing March 14, through eff orts 600 second doses March 10, he trashed. It is being used, but he could use the support and is pital population for COVID pa- from North Texas Medical Cen- said, adding last week the county noted individuals who signed drawing attention to her cause tients in Trauma Service Area E ter, Muenster Memorial Hospital, is expected to have approximately up for vaccination appointments through her gofundme page. [which includes Cooke County] Family First Health Care and local 2,600 fully vaccinated individuals (Continued on Page 5) For all those who would be willing to help, please go to go- fundme.com and search Tina Rena & Faith. County Suspends Fair Barn COVID Testing; (Continued on Page 6) State Opens Vaccinations to 50 and Above
By Delania Raney to allow vaccination eligibility confi rmed cases is 18. Residents For counties which border Th e Weekly News for individuals aged 50 and above currently hospitalized is 20. Th e Cooke County, Grayson County beginning March 15. Informa- numbers of deaths due to the vi- reported 10,941 March 15 cases GAINESVILLE - As a result of tion from the Texas Department rus is 59. compared to 10,880 cases March the decline in active COVID-19 of State Health Services indicates Harris County which includes 8. Denton County reported cases and the need for testing, there are approximately fi ve mil- Houston, the city with the largest 51,867 cases March 15 com- the county’s free testing facility lion Texans between 50 and 64 population in Texas reported, as pared to 50,534 cases March 8. at the Cooke County Fair Asso- more than one million of which of Monday, March 15, 364,613 Wise County noted 5,902 ciation Barn, on Justice Center have been vaccinated. cases compared to 358,505 cases cases March 15 compared to Blvd., will no longer be available Visit www.co.cooke.tx.us to reported March 8. Dallas County 5,871 cases March 8 and 1,722 due to lack of use. One should sign up for the vaccine program. reported 249,246 cases March 15 cases were reported in Montague visit their local provider for test- Th e latest information released compared to 247,550 cases re- County March 15 compared to ing needs, according to a county by Cooke County offi cials in- ported March 8. Tarrant County 1,710 cases reported March 8. press release. dicates the number of active reported 209,311 cases March 15 Love County, Oklahoma reported Th e state is also planning to COVID-19 cases is 85. Total compared to 207,906 cases as of 1,438 cases March 15 compared roll out new vaccination protocol cases is 3,611. New laboratory March 8. to 1,433 cases as of March 8. The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 2 March 17, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 CCAD Approves December Learning Tree Public Registration for 2021-2022 Board Minutes, Contracts (Continued from Page 1) He said the district ex- “I guess what we need to tion for the 2021 year and Our public registration for the 2021-2022 pects to send out notices do is go ahead and approve then they’ll come back and school term will be held Monday, March 29th, evaluation and no action around April 15, 2021. [Williamson and Hess],” he just review the school dis- from 8:30 - 2:30 at the First United Methodist was taken on the evalua- “As far as the payment said. trict,” Smithson said. “Th e Church, 214 S. Denton. Please use Main and tion. of bills and fi nancial state- Smithson said his hope areas where the weak part of He also reminded board ments everything is pretty is that the board will have it was is in the real property Lindsay Street corner entrance. Sign-in for reg- members the CCAD offi ces much on par,” Smithson a member from eastern residential and in the utili- istration will start promptly at 8:30. The Learn- were thoroughly cleaned af- said. Cooke County. ties which is your electrical ing Tree is a program for children who will be ter four staff members were Th e board also reviewed “Currently we have one companies. And that has age three or four as of September 1, 2021. found to have contracted but took no action on the in Gainesville, one west been an issue of what the the COVID-19 virus. district’s fi nancial state- out here by Lindsay, one in state’s opinion of value for The Learning Tree is a non-pro¿ t organization. Knight also said appraiser ments. Lake Kiowa, two in Gaines- utilities as opposed to what Jerry Holland retired. Crys- “You have a list of the ville… by the next week we the district’s opinion of util- The 2021-22 school year will mark the schools tal Hutchins was promoted contracts for 2021,” Smith- have got to appoint another ities and that’s been an issue 40th year as a licensed center by the Texas from collections to apprais- son said. “Typically, we ARB member,” Smithson for a lot of districts in the Department of Family and Protective Servic- er, and there were two new review these in December said. state of Texas. Probably this es and is a ministry of First Unites Methodist hires. but things kind of changed Appointing another ARB year, the biggest number of Church. Th e board also unani- a little bit. So, if you look member will be on the next school districts in the state mously approved the pay- at capital appraisal, they’re meeting agenda, Smithson of Texas were falling out in ment of bills. the ones we switched over said. the local value across the “As far as the bottom line in the 2020 year from do- He also said there are no whole state and we’re talk- Commercial & Residential we are actually below bud- ing all of our minerals and corrections to the tax roll. ing about big districts fall- get at this point in time,” utilities. It’s always a tran- Smithson also noted a ing out of values. Much of Smithson said. “It may be sition that fi rst year, but I property value study is pre- it is because we would have because I’m trying to do feel like they are going to sented every two years for thought in the 2020 year some cross training with be more on board this year, Cooke County School dis- that the values part of it new employees that we’ve and what’s going on with tricts. wouldn’t have increased but got in here.” capital appraisal.” “Out of eight school dis- it’s still going.” He said he may request Th e board approved con- tricts in Cooke County, sev- Smithson also said many the board use some reserves tracts for the year. en passed as far as our values major Texas cities including FREE MOBILE SERVICE out of the budget “toward Th e board also approved being correct… I had one San Antonio and Houston • Insurance Claims the end of the year.” He the reappointments to the school district, the Valley have greatly diminished • Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee noted the money will not Cooke County Appraisal View School District, that housing inventory. • Truck & Heavy Equipment come from entities but Review Board of Keith Wil- fell out of the value study “Th ey have bidding wars • All Makes and Models from the district’s reserves liamson and Dennis Hess part of it. We are working going,” Smithson said. “So, • Rock Chip Repair including CDs. “We will for 2022. Knight noted on that and we’ll be review- it’s kind of wondering when • Fully Insured know that close to the end the board requires another ing it because it will be the other shoe is going to of the year,” he added. member. called being put on proba- fall. We don’t know. Con- Shower & Tub Enclosures • Mirrors struction costs have been Doors • Storefronts • Home Window Repair • Courteous Service • Fully going up like no other.” Insured • Serving Cooke County and Knight agreed. “All the Surrounding Areas commodities are going Marriage License through the roof,” he said. E-mail: [email protected] Th e preliminary CCAD budget is set to be discussed Requests Received at the May meeting. 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Lowest Rates on Medicare Supplements surely would be proud of: History Gainesville, are set for 9:00 a life of hard work and Joyce was born in Wichita AM Friday, March 19, 2021 Della Irene Samek Medicare Advantage Home Health Plans•Long Term Care dedication. Falls on April 17, 1938 to at the First Baptist Church Survivors Lucille and Walter Stubble- with Dr. Jeff Langley and Services Confused about Medicare?? Kenneth’s survivors in- fi eld. Growing up in Burk- Bro. Bob Matthews offi ci- Funeral services for Della “I have the answers to your questions!” clude his wife Mary, son burnett, Joyce married Billy ating. Burial will follow in Irene Samek, 87, of Deni- Matthew Kenneth Kaden Arrington where they spent Fairview Cemetery. son, are set for 11:00 AM Jodi Finkenbinder of Hondo, daughter M. their young lives together History Wednesday, March 17, WV&RQVXOWDQW Dianne Kaden of Gaines- raising their daughter, Deb- Mr. Perry passed away 2021 at the Harvest Timeۋ6HQLRU%HQH 903.814.4096 ville, grandchildren Su- bie. Joyce loved life and March 14, 2021 at his Assembly of God Church in FHFRQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGPLOHVIURP/DNH.LRZD1720 County Road 219 • Gainesvilleۋ2I zanne Kaden Farr, Wade people, always imparting home. He was born Au- Sherman with Nathan Cain Kaden, Ashley Kaden her folksy sense of humor gust 6, 1927 in Gainesville offi ciating. Burial will follow Black, and Jacqueline and wit to win over others. to Hugh Gearhart and Flo- at 2:00 PM in the Fairview Kaden, great grandchil- After relocating to Gaines- ra Ena (Lester) Perry. He Cemetery in Gainesville un- dren Kaden Jane Farr, ville, Texas for a period of served in the US Army, and der the direction of the Geo. Zeke and Luke Black, time, Joyce returned to was stationed in Germany J. Carroll & Son Funeral brother Chris Kaden of Burk spending most of her during the Korean War. He Home. A visitation will be Gainesville, sisters Karen working years as a cashier was a hardworking man, held at 10:30 AM prior to Kaden Cozby of Garland for Walmart while visiting farming and ranching his the funeral at the church. and Sharon Kaden Gen- with her customers who she entire life. He will be deeply History try of Flower Mound. considered extended family. missed by all that knew him. Della was born on Octo- You may sign the on- Joyce was always apprecia- Survivors ber 28, 1933 in Gainesville line registry at www.geo- tive of other peoples’ time Hubert is survived by his to Barney and Ruby Fran- jcarroll.com spent with her, especially her children and their spouses: ces (McDaniel) Samek. She sister-in-law Jana, her close Linda and David Milam, passed away in Denison on friend Jerry Burden, and Carolyn and Steve Snuggs, March 13, 2021. many other helpful friends Jerry and Ronda Perry; sis- Della graduated from and neighbors. ter and brother-in-law Lou Era High School and Quality Care for Women Survivors and Waymon Bryant; sis- Draughon’s Business Col- Joyce was preceded in ter-in-law and brother-in- lege. She worked and retired death by her parents and her law Donna and Jack Hill; from Firemen’s Fund Insur- Dr. Zaira Jorai-Khan, DO late husband, Billy. brother-in-law Rudy Wat- ance Company in Dallas. %RDUG&HUWLˉHG2%*<1 She is survived by her son; nieces and nephews Sue Della moved to Sherman in daughter Debbie Leach and Steve Hoelker, Mary 2008 and started attending • Well-woman exams • Women’s health issues and husband Tim of Lake Perry and Tim and Lynn Harvest Time Assembly of • Infertility • Incontinence Texoma; grandchildren McLaughlin. He is also sur- God Church. In 2013, she Clifton Leach and wife Di- vived by his grandchildren moved to Wesley Village • Ultrasound • Prenatal care ana of Carrollton, Texas, (and great-grandchildren): Retirement & Assisted Liv- Voted BEST OB-GYN • Gynecologic surgery • C-Section and vaginal delivery Lauren Giesler and husband Heath and Holly Odell ing where she made many in Cooke County! • Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) Cody and 4 great grandchil- (Hunter and Hade), Jerad friends with the residents dren all residing in Atlanta, and Martha Odell (Faith and and staff . Texas, and David Leach of Ethan), Jason Snuggs (Addi) Survivors Call (940) 612-8750 to schedule an appointment Norman, Oklahoma; broth- AnnaBeth Brust (Emma Jo Della is survived by her ers Howard Wayne Stubble- Baker and Hayes Johnson), sister Juanita Prelip of San fi eld, Butch Beck and wife, Charla and Pat Wood (Cay- Clementine, CA; sister De- Jana of Burkburnett along la Lockridge and her father loris Hart and her husband with many loved nieces and John Lockridge), Jamie and Neill of Denison; and sev- nephews. Stan Bustos (Bella Grahl eral nieces and nephews. 1*UDQG$YH*DLQHVYLOOH7; Donations and Keith Bishop), Chel- She was preceded in death (940) 612-8750 | www.ntmconline.net In lieu of fl owers, the sea Krebs (Camden Krebs), by her parents; sister May Belle Prelip and husband Guy; and sister Louise Ken- nedy and her husband Ger- INTERNAL MEDICINE ald. Pallbearers will be Doyle CLINIC Smith, Duke Smith, Don Kennedy,Wes Hart, Chad Gregg, and Frank Prelip. Dr. V.K. 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North Taylor Street. received the following inci- ported theft of property Possession of drug para- Possession of drug para- dent reports. less than $150,000 in the phernalia was reported in phernalia was reported in Precision Small Engine 1800 block of West High- the 4300 block of North the 2100 block of North reported theft of property way 82. I-35. I-35. less than $2,500 in the 800 Lou Crisp Pope reported Sandmann’s Plumbing Darrell Phineas Hunter block of North Grand Av- fraudulent use of identi- reported theft of plumbing reported theft less than $30,000 in the 1300 block of North Grand Avenue. McDonald’s reported forgery of money in the 113 N. Main | Muenster, TX | 940-759-3627 Whitesboro PARD 500 block of West Califor- nia Street. NowNow OpenOpen ForFor BreakfastBreakfast onon Brandy Skinner report- ed mail theft in the 1300 SundaySunday 8:008:00 -- 10:3010:30 amam Hosts Free Art Show block of Belmont Street. Omelets • Eggs • Pancakes Police investigated an Hashbrowns • Bacon • Sausage WHITESBORO - Th e meet local artists and learn I had no idea that you could incident of two minors in Whitesboro Parks and Rec- about their work. We are paint like that’, or ‘I never possession of tobacco and German Sausage • Biscuits & Gravy reation Department will so appreciative to have the knew that you were a pho- alcohol in the 400 block of Enjoy Mimosas & Bloody Marys host its thirteenth commu- Whitesboro History Club tographer!’ What a blessing Broadway. nity art show March 19, 20 as hosts for the artists’ recep- to give those talented people and 21 at the Jimmie O. tion once again! Th ey are a platform to showcase their Jennifer Th omas report- Rector Community Cen- co-sponsors for this event, work!” ed credit card abuse in the ter. Th e show is open to all and they do a beautiful job Th e show was re-named in 1800 block of Lawrence area artists to submit their of decorating and hosting 2011 in memory of Shauney Street. art work for viewing. Th is for the weekend,” Lucas, a young photogra- Mayra Ceslia Garcia re- event is entirely free; there is Also to take place at the pher who was killed in an ported theft in the 500 no charge to artists submit- Th e show continues on automobile accident in Oc- block of North Culberson ting their work, and there is Saturday with viewing avail- tober of 2010. Shauney was Street. no charge to visit and view able from 10 am to 5 pm, a member of the Parks and the art. and again on Sunday from Recreation Department staff Arrest Log Th e event will begin on noon to 5 pm. Th ere is no and was instrumental in the Mark S. Dillard, 51, Friday evening with a re- charge for admission. Ren- early art shows. warrant arrest. ception honoring all the froe went on to explain, For more information Evelynn Morales, 18, artists from 7 to 8:30 pm. “We see this event as an op- about the art show, visit the public intoxication. Th e reception is open to portunity for a service to the Parks and Recreation De- Jonathan A. Recinos, 20, the public, and it is a good community. Th e arts are partment’s website at www. possession of marijuana opportunity for visitors to so vital, and we have many whitesborotexas.com/pard. less than fi ve pounds. meet the artists. Parks and gifted artists in our area that Everyone is invited to at- Deneal T. Hotard, 43, Recreation Director Penny are almost unknown. It is so tend the show at 400 Wilson possession of marijuana Renfroe said, “Th e reception amazing to hear people talk Street in Whitesboro and less than two ounces and is a great opportunity to to old friends and say, ‘Wow, view local artists’ work! possession of drug para- phernalia. 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Gonzalez, 33, was indicted cember 16, 2020 state jail for the December 20, 2020 Julie Anna Sicking, 63, for the January 13, 2021 felony off ense of possession third degree felony off ense was indicted for the January state jail felony off ense of of a controlled substance less of assault family violence 25, 2021 third degree felony possession of controlled sub- than one gram and for the impede breathing/circula- off ense of hindering appre- stance less than one ounce. December 16, 2020 state tion. hension of a felon. Noradino Castillo Jr., 18, jail felony off ense of posses- Dustin Wayne Mc- Samantha Lynn Single- was indicted for the January sion of marijuana less than Cullough, 36, was indicted tary, 26, was indicted for the 29, 2012 third degree felony four ounces. for the November 9, 2020 November 19, 2020 state off ense of deadly conduct. Jared Adam Hutchins, 30, state jail felony off ense of jail felony off ense of unau- Lance Michael Constan- was indicted for the October possession of marijuana less thorize use of a vehicle. tin, 41, was indicted for 26, 2020 state jail felony of- than four ounces. Reanna Lee Tully, 44, was 98% Customer Satisfaction Rate in 2019 the January 12, 2021 third fense of possession of a con- Makayla Brooke Sando- indicted for the November degree felony off ense of pos- trolled substance less than val, 24, was indicted for 27, 2020 state jail felony of- session of a controlled sub- one gram. the January 10, 2021 third fense of possession of a con- stance less than four grams. Sarah Elise Jackson, 33, degree felony off ense of pos- trolled substance less than Josey Lynn Edington, 32, was indicted for the Octo- session of a controlled sub- one gram. was indicted for the Novem- ber 30, 3030 state jail felony stance less than four grams. Joseph Turner, 31, was in- ber 8, 2020 third degree fel- off ense of abandoning or en- Rickey Lynn Self, 36, was dicted for the December 22, ony off ense of driving while dangering a child. indicted for the December 2020 state jail felony off ense intoxicated third or more. Angel Eduardo Lara, 25, 18, 2020 third degree felo- of possession of a controlled Th omas Lee Elvington, was indicted for the Janu- ny off ense of assault family substance less than one 45, was indicted for the Oc- ary 30, 3031 third degree violence impede breathing gram. tober 23, 2020 third degree felony off ense of possession circulation and for the De- Parker Jacob Wimmer, We Offer: felony off ense of driving of a controlled substance less cember 18, 2020 state jail 17, was indicted for the Jan- Short-Term Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Surgery while intoxicated third or than four grams. felony off ense of abandon- uary 2, 2021 second degree more. Jimmy Allen Lloyd, 55, ing or endangering a child. felony off ense of burglary of Outpatient Occupational and Physical Therapies Molly Nan Flanagan, 32, was indicted for the January Ricky Joe Shugart, 60, a habitation with intent to Skilled Nursing Care after Hospital Stay was indicted on two counts 11, 2021 state jail felony of- was indicted for the No- commit assault. Advance Wound Care • IV Therapies of the December 11, 2020 Private Medicare Suites • Respite Care third degree felony off ense of possession of a controlled Commissioners Executive Session substance less than four grams. Justin Michael Hall, 37, Focuses on Coronavirus Update was indicted on the January 2, 2021 third degree felony (Continued from Page 1) [the disaster declaration] think that is the end of CO- would not create a signifi - VID as we know it. I still should let the county know cant issue for us,” Fletcher think we have the potential either by phone or via email said. “Th e benefi ts of it be- for some signifi cant events.” if they’ve already had the ing there are the ability to He said he’s concerned vaccine. rapidly adjust and respond about variant strains of Fletcher said the list of in- to an event.” the COVID virus. He said dividuals signing up for the He also said removing the much of Europe has seen a vaccine is growing and is at declaration will not aff ect “signifi cant uptick” in CO- about 10,000 people since grants and federal assistance VID variants. the list was formed. that the county is currently Fletcher also said health Th ose who have been vac- receiving. care offi cials worldwide are cinated include educators Fletcher also noted if unsure how long the COV- who were on standby when “things start trending up- ID vaccine provides protec- there were excess doses avail- ward, you still have that lati- tion and how it may or may able. tude to enact another disas- not protect against variants Fletcher also noted the ter declaration, so lifting it of the virus or prevent the county may not continue its doesn’t,… in my opinion, I spread of the virus. COVID testing at the Cooke don’t think it would be sig- Th e court also took no ac- County Fair Grounds. nifi cant…. I am cautiously tion on repairs and possible “We had scheduled the optimistic that we are head- replacement of the county [COVID] testing at the Fair ing down the right road. I’m courthouse roof. Association Barn through just not going to go all in at Th e commissioners also the end of the month on this point. I think we’ve got took no action but decided Monday, Tuesday and some time to decide what’s to leave on the agenda ac- Wednesday but the state going to happen... I just tion regarding communica- sent us notice the end of last would caution that I don’t tion tower sites. week that says due to lack of usage, they probably will pull that after this week un- less there has been some dra- Obituaries matic upswing,” he said. County Judge Steve (Continued from Page 3) his life. Starnes asked Fletcher about Survivors the current statewide CO- passed away at the Pecan Jimmy is survived by his VID disaster declaration. Tree Health and Rehab in wife, Brenda Kincy Lloyd; “In my opinion, lifting Gainesville, Texas on March daughter, Kay Neu and hus- 11, 2021. band, Steve of Lindsay, Tex- Th ere will be a private as; sons, Kenny Lloyd and family memorial held at a wife, Sandra of Whitesboro For calves that weigh heavy and later date. Cremation ar- and Kincy Lloyd and wife, rangements are under the Kaitlin of Sanger, Texas L NE STAR grade prime, Trust the Lone Star. direction of Meador Funeral brother, David Lloyd; and Home in Gainesville. sister, Barbara Morrow and History 8 grandchildren. He was born on October He is preceded in death 5, 1944 in Gainesville, Texas by his parents; 2 brothers, to Lewis and Alice Hawkins Norman and Bobby Lloyd; Lloyd. Jimmy attended sister, JoNell Carter, and Gainesville schools and 2 grandchildren, Brandon Spring Bull and Female Sale worked in the oilfi eld all of Neu and Kennedy Lloyd. 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Must be a member of a U.S. Federally recognized tribe with a Logs Incident Reports supporting document from a U.S. Federally recognized Tribe’s Tribal Rolls and Records office and reside within our designated COOKE COUNTY – Th e Possession of a controlled motor vehicle. injury – family violence, service area in Texas following incidents were re- substance less than one Lee Anna Anderson, 33, injury to a child, terroristic ported to the Cooke County gram was reported at East driving while intoxicated. threat family. Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 166, Sheriff ’s Offi ce. Highway 82 and Belmont Jason Bryan Martin, 29, Foster Bradley Hunter, 20 CFR 684.300(a) (1) An Indian, as determined by Brandi Dawn Shaw re- Street in Gainesville. assault causing bodily in- 25, driving while intoxicat- a policy of the INA program grantee; or (2) An Alaska ported criminal mischief less Possession of a controlled jury, family violence. ed. Native; or (3) A Native Hawaiian. than $750 in the 6700 block substance less than four Gregory Allen Southern, Lenny Todd McEwan, 50, of North I-35. grams was reported in the 30, public intoxication, possession of marijuana less Call 1-877-717-6101 Sany Dash reported the 600 block of South Grand resisting arrest, search or than two ounces, duty on burglary of a building in the Avenue. transport. striking unattended vehicle. or apply online at www.acwia.org 6300 block of South I-35. Brandon Lee Nelson, 26, Brandon Alan Boyter re- Arrest Log possession of a controlled ported fraudulent use/pos- Robert William Winker, substance less than 28 session of identifying infor- 50, aggravated assault date/ grams. mation in the 100 block of family member with weap- Lester Estuardo Morales, County Road 239. on, evading arrest with a 41, assault causing bodily Sentences Issued for Felony Indictments COOKE COUNTY – Th e year, three months’ confi ne- less than four grams and following sentences were is- ment in a state jail facility was sentenced to eight years’ sued for felony indictments and court costs. confi nement in a state jail and fi led in the 235th Dis- Trenton Neal Winters, facility plus restitution and trict Court. 19, was convicted of the court costs. Jones was also Derek Anthony Ken- September 1, 2019 state jail convicted of the January 15, nemer, 27, was convicted of felony off ense of possession 2021 third degree felony of- the August 10, 2019 state of a controlled substance less fense of evading arrest de- jail felony off ense of injury than one gram and was sen- tention with a vehicle and to a child and was sentenced tenced to three years’ proba- was sentenced to eight year’s to four years’ probation de- tion deferred, a $500 fi ne confi nement in a state jail ferred, a $1,500 fi ne and plus restitution and court facility and court costs. court costs. costs. Heather Marie William- Sammy Garza Herrera, son, 34, was convicted of 41, was convicted of the the July 1, 2019 state jail August 25, 2020 state jail felony off ense of possession felony off ense of possession of a controlled substance less of a controlled substance than one gram and was sen- less than one gram and was tenced to four years’ proba- sentenced to six months’ tion deferred plus restitution confi nement in a state jail and court costs. Williamson facility plus restitution and Free Inspections was also sentenced to four court costs. years’ probation deferred Kevin James Jones, 42, plus court costs in connec- was convicted of the Janu- Insured • Residential tion with the January 22, ary 15, 2021 third degree 2020 state jail felony off ense felony off ense of possession 940-668-8814 Locally Owned & Operated of abandoning or endanger- of a controlled substance ing a child. Jose Gilberto Rodriguez- Rincon, 32, was convicted of the December 15, 2019 third degree felony off ense of driving while intoxicated third or more and was sen- tenced to fi ve years suspend- ed time, fi ve years confi ne- ment in a state jail facility, A New Pediatrician fi ve years’ probation, a $500 fi ne plus restitution and court costs. is Coming to Your Kevin Adolfo Cienfuegos, 23, was convicted of the May 29, 2020 state jail fel- Neighborhood ony off ense of possession of a controlled substance less than one gram and was sen- tenced to three years’ proba- tion deferred, a $500 fi ne plus restitution and court costs. Joseph Jean Webb, 23, Welcoming New Pediatrician was convicted of the July 17, 2020 state jail felony off ense of evading arrest or deten- Tracy Wang, M.D. tion with previous convic- tion and was sentenced one King Around Town Now Accepting New Patients by Grice King • Same-Day Sick Appointments • ADD/ADHD • Well-Child Exams/EPSDT • Newborns (Continued from Page 1) • School and Sports Physicals • Breastfeeding ++++++++ • Immunizations/Vaccinations • Telemedicine Visits Th e Cooke County Republican Women in- vite you to their Spring Mixer. Th e mixer is set for Tuesday, March 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Red Fox Lounge, 105 W. California Street in Gainesville. “It’s time We will offer separate to Power-Up with Like- Minded Neighbors!” well and sick areas. Come hear how Grass- roots Republican Wom- en can connect, educate, empower and support 801 N. Grand Ave., Gainesville, Texas 76240 local voters to get their www.ntmconline.net voices heard in Austin. 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Patrick J. Buchanan Is a Cold War II with China Inevitable?
have sought out the two- the Nazis were hanged for ingly -- military tools to Wuhan to kill 500,000 ternational order.” day meeting since before at Nuremberg. isolate Taipei from the Americans and many times And if it continues to the inauguration of Biden. How can the United international community that number worldwide. grow in real and relative And understandably so. States send athletes to the and if necessary compel Meanwhile, Chinese terms for the next two de- For while the Chinese are 2022 Winter Olympics in unifi cation with the (Peo- bombers, fi ghters, war- cades as it did in the last hoping for a reset of rela- Beijing, if the Chinese are ples Republic of China.)” ships and patrol boats ap- two decades -- given that tions after a troubled last still crushing Hong Kong Chinese warplanes have proach closer and closer to China has four times the year with the Trump ad- and committing crimes lately fl own in forma- planes, vessels and territory population of the United ministration, leaders of against humanity in west- tion toward the island of of America and her friends States -- it could emerge both U.S. parties -- to ern China that compare to 25 million, which Beijing and allies. Nor has China not only as the dominant compensate for decades of the worst Nazi crimes of claims as its national ter- surrendered a rock or reef power in Asia and the congressional indulgence World War II? ritory -- a claim President or shoal in the South or Indo-Pacifi c but in the of Beijing --suddenly seem Testifying before Con- Nixon seemed to concede East China Sea. world. to be on their muscle. gress this week, four-star in the Shanghai Commu- Last week, Blinken And what can we do to By Patrick J. Buchanan Consider. During the Admiral Phil Davidson, nique after his Peking sum- called China the “biggest assure that does not hap- transition, the Biden for- retiring commander of the mit of 1972. geopolitical test of the 21st pen -- short of a war that Today, the four premier eign policy team gave a Indo-Pacifi c, called for new “Our commitment to century,” the only country could be disaster to us leaders of Th e Quad -- the war guarantee to Manila defensive missiles to pro- Taiwan is rock-solid,” was able “to seriously challenge both, as World War II was U.S., Australia, India and to fi ght alongside the Phil- tect Guam against Chinese how the Biden State De- the stable and open inter- for the British as well as the Japan -- conduct their fi rst ippines in any clash with DF-21 and DF-26 mis- partment answered China’s national system.” Germans. summit, by teleconference. the Chinese over disput- siles. China calls these mis- aggressive moves. And in America, what- How do we decouple Th e Quad, or Quadrilat- ed rocks and reefs in the siles “Guam killers.” If we don’t establish rules ever your political party, from a country that pro- eral Security Dialogue, is South China Sea. Th e admiral also called of the road for U.S. and “standing up to China” vides necessities of national an informal strategy forum Tokyo was informed that for the U.S. to develop Chinese ships and planes in seems to be a winning pos- life -- such as pharmaceuti- of the major Indo-Pacifi c its mutual security treaty intermediate-range mis- the East and South China ture. But where is all this cals -- for our people? democracies that some with the United States that siles that can be fi red from Sea and Taiwan strait, how going? Where does all this Patrick J. Buchanan is wish to see evolve into an dates to the 1950s covers Guam and allied territory do we indefi nitely avoid end? the author of “Nixon’s Asian NATO to contain the uninhabited Senkaku closer to China. Describ- the kind of collision that Beijing is not apologeti- White House Wars: Th e China, as NATO con- Islands in the East China ing the need for off ensive could turn into a shooting cally but proudly Commu- Battles Th at Made and tained the Soviet Union for Sea. But Beijing also claims missiles to hit Chinese war? nist. It believes its system Broke a President and 40 years of Cold War. these islands as her own. targets, Davidson said, “If In this widening and has been proven superior Divided America For- Next week, Secretary of On the eve of his tak- I can’t score some runs, I deepening confronta- in this century. It does ever.” To fi nd out more State Antony Blinken and ing offi ce, Blinken said he can’t win the game.” tion, China is not back- not believe in an equality about Patrick Buchanan national security adviser agreed with Mike Pom- Addressing Taiwan, Da- ing down. She makes no of ideologies, religions or and read features by other Jake Sullivan meet their peo’s view that China’s vidson said: apologies for the crack- peoples. It openly rejects Creators writers and car- Chinese counterparts mid- brutal repression of the “Over the past year, down in Hong Kong or the American democracy as a toonists, visit the Cre- way between Beijing and Uighurs in Xinjiang con- Beijing has pursued a co- concentration camps of the failed and failing system, ators website at www.cre- Washington -- in Anchor- stitutes “genocide” and ordinated campaign of Uighurs. She continues to and rejects any suggestion ators.com. age, Alaska. crimes against humanity. diplomatic, information, stonewall about how the of American primacy in COPYRIGHT 2021 Th e Chinese are said to Th at latter charge is what economic, and -- increas- coronavirus escaped from creating a “rules-based in- CREATORS.COM Mark Shields Raising Campaign Money Doesn’t Build Character; It Reveals Character Unruh, was absolutely equity profession. or, perhaps, just a minor Green” was on the phone back to the individuals or correct when he observed, Th e irrationality of rais- adjustment in the tax code and had to speak to my interests that had sent them “Money is the mother’s ing campaign contribu- exempting corporations source briefl y. Each time to him. Proxmire was blunt milk of politics.” tions is obvious on its face. that were founded in Dela- the call was from “Mr. about money and politics: Raising campaign con- We, candidates, managers ware before May 13, 1977. 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Th e tsunami of number of perfectly good or just foolishly that the political matters. portant campaign contrib- money drowning Ameri- By Mark Shields days that were spoiled by well-heeled Stranger ex- Th is offi ceholder had a utor. It made sense. can politics pollutes Amer- my, in soulless pursuit of pects absolutely nothing devoted and trusted secre- Th e late Sen. William ican democracy. Shortly after the cooling a big campaign contribu- in return. Who gives to a tary, a sweet-looking older Proxmire, the maverick To fi nd out more about of the earth when I was a tion, pretending to listen campaign has, I can assure woman who might have Democratic senator from Mark Shields and read his younger man, I managed to Some Rich Guy’s stupid you, some specifi c expecta- been his grandmother. In Wisconsin, for whom I past columns, visit the Cre- political campaigns for theory about how a cadre tion -- either a change in the course of my sched- worked on Capitol Hill ators Syndicate webpage at Governor, for mayor, for of Presbyterians were plot- the zoning law that will al- uled 30-minute interview, for three years, refused www.creators.com. the U.S. Senate and the ting to take over the local low the donor’s proposed the secretary, on four dif- to accept political action COPYRIGHT 2021 U.S. House. Some of my school board or why any project to go forward, ferent occasions, politely committee contributions MARK SHIELDS candidates, in spite of my increase in the nation’s in- an ambassadorship to an but insistently interrupted or major campaign contri- DISTRIBUTED BY brilliant managing, actu- defensibly low minimum English-speaking country to tell my source that “Mr. butions, which he mailed CREATORS.COM ally won. 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