Wednesday, Wood County October 18, 2017 Vol. 2 No. 42 Two sections MONITOR 50 cents www.woodcountymonitor.com Early voting for MISD school bond starts Monday Mineola School Superinten- address the safety and security dent Kim Tunnell has provid- concerns, along with projects ed information about the bond to provide for classroom space Ballots include statewide amendment, separate school issues election, for which early voting and expansion of programs for begins Monday. all students in prekindergarten The commencement of early voting on tax ratifi cation election. The district is ask- Early voting will be held in the through 12th grades in the Min- Monday brings the beginning of early vot- ing voters to approve a 13 cent increase in School Administration Building eola schools. This single-phased ing in a statewide constitutional amend- its tax rate to enable the district to optimize from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays facility improvement plan calls ment election and three diff erent school dis- available state funding. It would take the through the fi nal date, Nov. 3. for one new campus and reno- trict elections. district’s total rate to $1.24. Tunnell explained in a press vations at two existing campus- In addition to the Mineola School District All school district early voting will take release what the $38.5 million es. $38.5 million bond election, the Winnsboro place at the schools. bond the voters are being asked The superintendent point- School District is asking its citizens to ap- County Elections Administrator Laura to approve will be for. She said ed out that most of the bond is proval a $31.5 million bond. Wise said that sample ballots are available it is one bond package which The Harmony School District, with voters on the Wood County website under my- includes multiple projects to See BOND, Page 8A in Uphsur and Wood counties, is holding a woodcounty.com. Quitman library MHS students first in state to lend BP monitors get a taste of High blood pressure, also known as hyperten- water-related sion, raises your risks for heart att ack, stroke, diabetes and kidney career training disease. Self-measuring one’s blood pressure al- Mineola School District will be expanding their lows individuals to track local Career and Technical Education programs and to share those read- through a new partnership to off er certifi cations ings with their doctor to in basic water and / or basic wastewater licensing bett er manage their high to fi ll a shortage of certifi ed operators in East Tex- blood pressure. as. This October, the On Friday the program was showcased with a Northeast Texas Pub- mobile training lab at Mineola High School that lic Health District (NET provided students information about the high de- Health) has joined with mand career. the Quitman Public The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Ser- Library to encourage vices Water Training Program is authorized by healthy living by pro- the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality viding fi ve blood pres- to provide training necessary to qualify for entry sure monitor kits for level license(s) for positions in water careers at lo- patron check-out. NET cal utility departments. Successful completion of Health’s Community the Basic Water and / or Basic Wastewater license Outreach Department preparation course along with a high school di- provides resources to ploma prepares young people for occupational the community that fo- license testing and entry into this high demand cuses on chronic dis- career fi eld. ease prevention and “We do training all over everywhere,” James self-management. McKensie Shaft, a junior at Mineola High School, emerges from a mock version of a water system pipe in the NET Health Program Confined Space Safety Training Trailer in the school parking lot Friday. (Monitor photo by Doris Newman) See WATER, Page 8A Manager Joy Johnson, “The Quitman Public Library is the fi rst Blood Pressure Lending Li- This Week in Your Neighborhood brary in the State of Tex- LEMME SEE THAT ... as, and we’re very excit- Mia ed about this!” There are Crayton • The Wood County Exten- ola – weather permitt ing. The two lending libraries in tries to get sion Service’s Diabetes classes activity begins at 9 p.m. at Ohio and Pennsylvania. Wonder begin today (Wednesday) and the amphitheater next to the “When I proposed the Woman will also be on Oct. 18, 23 and pavilion. idea to Ms. Allen this to use her 25 at 10 a.m. each day at the • Rotary recycling will past August, she was sword on extension offi ce in Quitman. be Saturday at the Mineola very interested in of- her Dad, Call 903-763-2924 for more Walmart from 9 a.m. to noon. fering this through the Matthew information. The recycling trailer will be Quitman Public Library Crayton, • A Mineola Chamber of there to take recyclables to who was to serve the surrounding Commerce mixer will be Quitman. standing Thursday at Century 21 from • The Mineola DAR chapter community,” says John- nearby at 5 to 7 p.m. garage sale will be Saturday at son. the Second The blood pressure Annual • Friday brings the Caring & Jim Hogg Park in Quitman. monitoring kits include Dominic Sharing Spaghett i lunch from • It’s Trail Ride weekend at an electronic blood pres- Ayala 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the First Winnsboro’s Autumn Trails. sure monitor, arm cuff , Jamboree United Methodist Church of The Welcome Parade is Friday AC adaptor, batt eries, a in Yantis Mineola Ministries Center. beginning at 4 p.m. and the quick user’s guide, edu- Saturday. Tickets are $8 and dine-in and trail ride begins Saturday and cational materials and a (Monitor delivery are available. Sunday mornings. Also on BP wallet card for track- photo • Star Gazing by the As- Saturday A Taste of Winns- ing your numbers, as by Larry tronomical Society of East boro begins at 11:30 a.m. with Tucker) Texas is set Friday night at See LIBRARY, Page 8A the nature preserve in Mine- See THIS WEEK, Page 5A

Canton High School wins 2017 band festival title By QUINTON LILLEY were school in competition for [email protected] the festival’s top award, and two others (Mineola and Tyler Over a thousand families, Junior College) that were just friends and community mem- for entertainment. bers were in att endance for the Mineola Superintendent 2017 Mineola Marching Festi- Kim Tunnell said she believes val that saw the Canton High the festival was a great experi- School band take fi rst place ence for all 4,000 of the band last Monday night at Meredith students who att ended. Memorial Stadium. “The support was really The 12-hour event began at awesome for all the partic- 9 a.m. and included 32 per- ipants. There were several formances in all, 30 of which people from the community as well as those who traveled The Canton band performs during the with their bands to perform. 2017 Mineola Marching Festival. Can- The purpose of this event was ton took first place out of 30 competitive bands. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) See BANDS, Page 12A

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John Rainey and John Gore have each and did ever have opinions! ing in the dark room which he would give away. now crossed to the other side of life, the Gore was a talented broadcaster in his He recommended books by James Lee Burke, Ann ritual we call death. In their lives, each own right, but I knew him more from an Richards, Jim Hightower and Rick Waller which he man touched countless people in so many editor’s point of view. He taught me how would buy and give you.. He expected you to read diff erent ways. I had the privilege to work to write a headline properly and make it those books and would quiz to make sure you did. with both of them. more appealing for the story content. He Rainey could be obstinate, insistent, ranting and Gore passed away recently and it is a was a meticulous editor, but he made my raving. If you were his friend, he was loyal, and great loss to those who knew him and writing fl ow in a way it never had before. It faithful. If he did not like you, believe me, you worked with him or for him. Rainey died was also the time in my life when my alco- knew it. He was sometimes hard to please, but in 2002 after a hard-fought batt le with mul- LARRY TUCKER holism was at its worst. He never wavered mainly hardest on himself. He demanded perfec- tiple myeloma, cancer of the bone marrow. in his support of me, but never missed a tion from himself and expected others to do their I met John Rainey when he worked at the Winns- time to rake me over the coals when needed. best. boro News and I met John Gore when he was at Gore pressed me hard to get some help and he I took Rainey to the his doctor appointments and KWNS radio in Winnsboro. I worked for Gore at tried his best to lead me to at least att empt to sober for his treatments until my move to Dallas in 2001. the short-lived Winnsboro Tribune. Each man had up. It was not long after we parted ways I took I am so glad I moved back in 2002 and was able to a profound eff ect on my professional and person- his advice and sought the treatment which would spend valuable time with him. He encouraged me al life. Rainey was the complete news person. He lead to my recovery. He is one of the many people to go back into to teaching even if he didn’t want was an award-winning writer, photographer and whom I credit for my sobriety and my life today. me to go. He had challenged me to become the best columnist. He was a proud Marine Korean Confl ict Rainey became one of my closest friends in the teacher I possibly could. veteran and an outspoken old school Democrat who 1990s when he started working at the Wood County He served as an editor and writer in places like had litt le patience with those he deemed rude or ig- Democrat. I left the paper to teach and coach in Dal- Galveston and Houston. He knew politicians at norant. And he did not mind spouting his opinions, las, but came back to Yantis and was able to write every level. At his funeral in Garland, I gave the sports for the Democrat and spend some time again eulogy. I counted six state representatives and two with John. He was the consummate news person. state senators in the modest crowd at the Garland He was the best old crusty newspaper reporter a funeral service. Letters Policy journalist could be. He became my journalistic men- Rainey loved living. He loved writing, He loved Letters to the editor are opinions expressed by the writers and tor and taught me more about the business than truth. He loved being a journalist. He loved to in no way refl ect opinions or policies of this paper. Publication of I could have ever learned in a college journalism come early and stay late. In a Rainey Day Notebook a letter does not necessarily mean the facts have been confi rmed. class. column he wrote in 2001 he said, “I began working Letters must be signed, accompanied with a telephone number for It was Rainey who penned me a note while I was at 13. These days all I have going for me is work. verifi cation and be no more than 350 words long. The Monitor does not accept letters of endorsement for or against in recovery which I hold dear to me heart today. There is no need for sorrow or pity.” political candidates. Letters of a political nature will not be accepted His note read, ”Larry, we all have snakes in our Rainey once met poet Robert Frost. He knew for the last edition prior to the election as well. lives. You need to kill yours. See you soon, John.” Texas writer and historian, J. Frank Dobie, and he Letters should not be personal attacks and must not be libelous. The newspaper has editorial discretion on publishing as well as ed- Rainy loved the music of Willie Nelson, Kris Krist- enjoyed good food and good wine. Rainey followed iting letters. off erson, Waylon Jennings and Billy Joe Shaver, all Frost advice and “took the road less traveled.” Submit letters to the editor to [email protected] or favorites of mine. He made CDs to give away to I am a bett er man today because of two men by mail to one of our offi ces (see staff box at bottom of page). others. He took pictures he spent hours develop- named John. I miss them. WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTICAL JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 lodge hall, Highway 37, Quitman. Covered dish - 6:30 MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD munity Room, N. Hwy. 37. p.m., Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman p.m., meeting 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each - third Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 569-6944. Public in- QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; 903-975-5745 Thursday, 7 p.m. at the hall. vited. city hall. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - fi rst Monday, 6:30 p.m., City FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednes- MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, din- QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – 2nd Monday, 6 p.m. Ad- Hall. day and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, ner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invit- ministration Building. ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Alba bridge, lessons, Bingo and card games. ed. 569-2608. REPUBLICAN CLUB OF WINNSBORO - fourth Mon- Community Center. 765-2573 FOUKE-LAKE HAWKINS CRIME WATCH - third Thurs- MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE - fi rst and third Tuesday, day, 7 p.m., 903-342-0575. ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday day, 7 p.m., Fouke Community Center 11 a.m., 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 569- REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third every other month,, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday, Quit- 2776. Monday, 11:30 a.m., Red Dome, Quitman, 903 383 welcome. man. MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Dogwood 2121. ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - Room, Mineola Civic Center. SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAW- p.m., high school library., 768-2472. fi rst Wednesday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. MINEOLA ROTARY RECYCLING – third Saturday, 9 KINS - fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tues- GED CLASSES, FREE - Sand Spring Baptist Church. a.m. to noon, Walmart parking lot. Cardboard, paper SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club day, elementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, or 6-9 p.m. 903- and plastic accepted. meets third Thursday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Red ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 768-3239 or 903-569-9350. MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, Dome Smokehouse meeting room. 903-253-3635. p.m., Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group GED FREE PREPARATORY CLASS - each Thursday 4 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 903-497-1162; Dominoes & other STROKE SURVIVORS & APHASIA CLUB OF EAST Mon. 11 a.m.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. - 6 p.m. concurrent with QISD calendar. Quitman Public games. TEXAS - fourth Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., First Baptist ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Satur- Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD - Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., and Church Quitman, 903-878-2392. day, 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. GIRL SCOUT TROOP #3 - Monday, 6 p.m., Broad Friday, 9:30 a.m. TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - second ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. Street Church of Christ Annex, 903-569-2610. All girls, MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD - Wednesday and Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., First Christian Church Tyler, & Sat. 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street. kindergarten-12th grade welcome. Thursday, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., business meeting Broadway & Loop, 903-839-2349. AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal HAINESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER - second Tues- fourth Thursday, 9:30 am. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley Church, Mineola. day, 6 p.m. Members bring a covered dish and enjoy an MLOTA QUILT GUILD - fi rst, second and third Thurs- chapter, Thursdays on Mercy Ships property, 5:30-6:30 ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP (sponsored by Pilot evening of fellowship. The center is located at FM 49 day, 9:30 am; business meeting fi rst Thursday. p.m. 903-882-0887. Club) fi rst Monday, 11 a.m., Red Dome restaurant in and 778, 903-769-1091. MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; busi- TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Quitman, 903-569-5237. HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and ness meeting fourth Monday. Baptist Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Haines- MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - fi rst Thursday, 10 UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of ville. a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome. - every three months on third Monday, Wood County Mineola. 903-569-0348. All are invited. HAWKINS LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, Courthouse, 5:30 p.m.. 903-763-2123. AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - fi rst at the depot in Willful Crossing. 6:30 p.m. All levels welcome,, 903-569-8877. UTU AUXILIARY MORNING STAR LODGE #851 - third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., 102 West Broadway, in Winnsboro. HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT -fi rst and third MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD - Tuesday, 1 p.m. Busi- Monday (except July and August), 11:30 a.m 903-752-0913 or 903-7675338. Tuesday at the fi re station at Holly Lake Ranch. ness meeting fi rst Tuesday.. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store IRIS GARDEN CLUB-GOLDEN - fi rst Monday, Septem- MONDAY NIGHT KNITS - 6-8 p.m. Monday, Golden Recruiting new members. 569-2228. - Dog Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacifi c Street, Mineola, ber-May, Golden United Methodist Church. 903-765- Methodist Fellowship Hall. 903-768-2540. VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke Thursday-Saturday. 903-569-0505 or 903-563-9542. 3000. THE NAME CENTER (National Association of Marriage every Friday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. BOY SCOUT TROOP #36 QUITMAN - meets Sunday, KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center Enhancement) - i302 S. Stephens, Quitman. Certifi ed WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - fi rst Tuesday, 6 4:30 p.m., Scout House behind First United Methodist Dogwood Room. and experienced counselors by appointment to assist p.m., 407 N. Stephens in Quitman. 903-763-1210 or Church. Danny King, 903-521-5930. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S couples in Wood County. Free, donations are accepted. e-mail [email protected] BOYSCOUTS TROOP 385 MINEOLA - Tuesdays 7 THE APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 903-763-1286. WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meet- p.m., Mineola Methodist Education Bldg. New boys/ p.m., at the church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. NORTHEAST TEXAS PARATROOPERS ASSOCI- ing, Monday, 2 p.m, Wood County Extension Offi ce. alums welcome! Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 903-569-3662. ATION - third Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Red Dome Wood County Aggie MomS - 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., 903- BOY SCOUTS TROOP 180 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, Smokehouse in Quitman. 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook 6:30 p.m., Church of Christ. New boys/alums welcome! 6:30 p.m. 903-850-2557. OPEN HEART MINISTRY - third Friday, 7 p.m., Mineola page. Tex Willis 903-816-0638 LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Tuesday, 6 Civic Center. WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, BOY SCOUTS TROOP 379 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays p.m., Quitman Library, 202 E. Goode St. OVERCOMERS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP - third Thursday, 8 p.m., appraisal district offi ce. Open to 7 p.m., City Bldg @ Walker Park. New boys/alums wel- LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. Monday, 7-8 p.m., Whispering Pines Church of the Naz- the public. come! Sherry McGovern 903-335-9744 Monthly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 arene, located on CR 3811, Hawkins WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble or 3069. PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF MINEOLA ELE- third Monday, 5:30 p.m. (every three months). Baptist, fi rst & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - will resume MENTARY- fi rst Tuesday, 8:15 a.m., elementary library, WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every BREAKING FREE - meeting place for families and rehearsals Aug. 6 at Mineola High School Band Hall. 7 PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Tuesday, 6:30 other Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. friends of addicts and alcoholics. Monday, 7 p.m., 971 p.m. 903-569-2300. p.m., First Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program 763-2716. E. Goode St., Quitman, 903-497-6149. LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the provided. 903-629-2114 WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those Lake Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second and fourth Tues- month, third Monday, 6 p.m., Wood County Justice with various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - fi rst Saturday, day, 6 p.m. Mineola Civic Center. 903-569-5237. Center courtroom. The public is invited. 903-763-2201 7 p.m., Church On the Rock annex building at 302 S. February, May, August and November, Harold Simmons PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - at First Baptist Church or 903-569-6294. Stephens. 903-763-4588. Community Center, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all mem- in Quitman. First Tuesday 1-3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thurs- COUNSELING CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE CENTER - bers and guests welcome. 903-569-0223. Hall. 903-763-8101. day, Quitman Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. 903-383-7036 903-850-3858 or [email protected]. MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 7 QUITMAN CHILD ADVOCACY GROUP - third Thurs- or www.woodcountydem.org. CUB SCOUTS PACK 391 HAWKINS - meets Sundays, p.m., in high school band hall. All parents invited. day, 10 a.m., 403 Conger in Quitman. The public is WOOD COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third 5 p.m., Scout Hut, FUMC. New boys, alums welcome. MINEOLA LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Thursday, welcome. Monday, January through May and September through Scott Randall, 903-203-7901. noon, Mineola Country Club, 903-638-1596; 903-569- QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except November, 7 p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - 3340. when on fi eld trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitman- Community Room. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. fi rst Saturday except June, July, August and December, MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd [email protected]. All are welcome. WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. IMMUNIZATION 12 p.m. Harvest Acres Baptist Church, 460 NW Loop Tuesday, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, CLINIC - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., and 564, Mineola. 903-629-7837.. Building, 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. Faith Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman.QUIT- 1-3 p.m., third Monday, 1-6 p.m. Public Health Depart- DELPHIAN LITERARY CLUB - fi rst Wednesday, 569- MINEOLA SCHOOL BOARD - third Monday, Admin. MAN LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 ment offi ces, 213 W. Bermuda, Quitman, 763-5406. 6794 or 569-3586. Bldg., Loop 564, 7 p.m. p.m., Peralto’s Restaurant. Contact any Lions Club WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT - second Mon- DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS - 7 p.m. Friday, MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., member to donate your used eyeglasses for recycling day, 7 p.m., hospital conference room in Quitman. Pub- Seventh Day Adventist Church, Ronny Polley 768-2992. City Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in to the needy. lic invited. DUPLICATE BRIDGE ACBL games - Wednesday and November and December because of holidays. QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL Friday, 10:30 a.m., Masonic Lodge, 882-1335. MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER Quitman Public Library. 903-383-5075. ASSOCIATION - third Monday, September-December, EASTERN STAR - Quitman Chapter 695, 2nd Tues., CLUB - last Monday, 6 p.m., high school lobby. QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thurs., noon, ETMC Com- and February-April, 2 p.m. and in May at 5 p.m., Forev- dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30. Flora Lodge in Quit- er Young Activity Center, 402 S. Main St., Quitman. All man. 903-638-6420. retired school personnel are invited. ETMC Quitman - needs volunteers. Great opportunity To add a listing to the WOOD COUNTY TEA PARTY - fi rst Monday, 7 p.m., to meet people while helping your community. Contact calendar, email editor@ Quitman Library Judy Johnson, 903-383-3433 woodcountymonitor.com YANTIS CITY COUNCIL – second Tuesday, 6 p.m., city FANNIE MARCHMAN GARDEN CLUB - third Wednes- or news@woodcounty hall. day, September - May, Mineola Civic Center, 9:30 a.m. YANTIS SCHOOL BOARD – second Monday, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. Charla Martin, president, 903-638- monitor.com or call 903- (executive session), 7 open meeting, school cafeteria. 6389 569-2442 or 903-763-4522 YANTIS/LAKE FORK LIONS CLUB - second Thursday, FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - fi rst Tuesday at the 6 p.m., Yantis Community Center.

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The annual Iron Horse festival Iron Horse Festival is also provid- The festival will also include a celebrates Mineola’s rich railroad ing train rides starting at the cham- horseshoe tournament that will history with music, food shopping ber of commerce offi ce on North be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The and children’s activities set in Min- Johnson Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. tournament will take place on Front eola’s historic downtown areas. The festival will also host a Wein- Street. Entry fee is $60 per team and Some of the activities include a wie- er Dog race. The races will be held a cash prize will be given to the ner dog race, vendor booths and a Saturday Oct. 28, with check in at 9 winner. horse shoe competition. a.m. and races to begin at 4 p.m. Registration for the competition Neil Davenport, left, and Brad Davenport, right, both graduated from The chamber is encouraging all There will be two brackets, a is available at City National Bank Quitman High School and enlisted in the Army for active duty during interested vendors to sign up for championship bracket and a con- or at the Mineola Chamber of Com- their senior year. a booth at the Iron Horse Festival. solation bracket. Dogs losing in the merce offi ce. Booths will be set up downtown championship bracket will go to The festival will also include a near Johnson Street. the consolation bracket with a one- musical performances by headlin- Quitman brothers complete military training Contact the Mineola chamber of- time option to buy back into the ers Meredith Crawford and Heath- Two East Texas brothers recently completed military fi ce at 903 569-2087 for more infor- championship bracket on the next er Litt le from 6-7 p.m. along with training with the United States Army. Neil Davenport mation and applications for vendor qualifying heat providing there are the Hainesville Travelin’ Radio and Brad Davenport both graduated from Quitman booths. enough registered dogs for a sec- which will also be at the gazebo High School and enlisted in the Army for active duty The Iron Horse Festival will hold ond championship heat otherwise from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday Oct. during their senior year. a Cruise Car Show will also be held they must go to the consolation 28. Neil graduated in 2016 and att ended basic combat training at the Army Infantry School located at Ft. Benning, Georgia. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the Army Field Artillery School located in Lawton, 35th Annual Sweet Potato Festival starts next week Oklahoma for training as a military occupational spe- The Golden Sweet Potato Festi- at 6 p.m. Following that event will through downtown Golden by the cialty (forward observer). Forward observers deploy val kicks off Thursday Oct. 26 in be Gospel Night which is slated to pavilion. with maneuver units (infantry, armor and aviation) Golden. The 35th annual festival start at 7 p.m. Friday under the pa- There will also be a tractor pull and are trained to support ground elements in close will include various activities with vilion. completion beginning at 11 a.m. combat. Training includes calling live fi re missions games, music, contests, and many On Saturday, Oct. 28 the baking and will begin at the United Meth- from multiple assets. other events. contest will be held. There is no odist Church. Neil was then assigned to the 101st Airborne Division Beginning Thursday, Oct. 26 the entry fee and the fi rst place prize There will also be a sweet potato located at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky where he att ended Golden Beauty Pageant will start wins $100. The contest will feature auction from 1 to 2 p.m. a pie eat- the United States Army Air Assault School earning the at 6 p.m. and a fi nal winner will two separate divisions for ages 18 ing contest at 3 p.m. and a coun- Air Assault Badge. be crowned Saturday after the Pa- and younger or 19 and older. En- try western dance from 7 to 9 p.m. The Air Assault course taxes the candidates both men- rade. The winner will be crowded tries will need to be turned in to All donations are welcomed and tally and physically. Students are required to complete by the Miss Texas pageant winner. the Harold Simmons Communi- vendors interested in sett ing up a a 12-mile ruck march with a heavy pack and weapon For information about the loca- ty Center by 9 a.m. Saturday. For booth can call Sancy Green at 903- in three hours. Graduation also requires rappelling out tion of the pageant please call Deb- more information call Angie Monk 279-8440 or Ron Davis at 903-569- of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from 90 feet, success- bie Nivision at 903-638-6006. at 903-763-2924 5249. Also visit goldensweetpota- fully inspecting items for “sling load” transport by he- On Friday Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. the The festival will also feature a tofestival.org for all registration licopter, and completing a grueling obstacle course im- Mutt on Bustin contest will begin parade that will begin at 10 a.m. and details on the festival. mediately after taking an Army Physical Fitness Test. Neil was also recently promoted to private fi rst class (PFC), after just over one year in the Army. Brad graduated in 2017 and also att ended basic com- Star gazing planned for Friday at Nature Preserve bat training at the Army Infantry School located at Ft. The Astronomical So- evening. aerosols; use mosquito tion contact the group Benning. He chose a Military Occupational Specialty ciety of East Texas will This is a weather per- wipes instead. at [email protected] or (MOS) of infantryman. This training is referred to as present Star Gazing at mitt ing program. In For more informa- text to 903-520-7338. One Stop Unit Training or OSUT. These infantry sol- the Mineola Nature Pre- the event of inclement diers complete both basic training and their MOS train- serve on Friday. weather or cloud cov- ing at one location. The mission of the infantry is to This is a free program er, the program will be close with the enemy by means of fi re and maneuver to and everyone is invit- cancelled. A notice will <287+72%(5)(67 destroy or capture him, or to repel his assault with fi re, ed. The activity begins be posted in the calen- 7+$11,9(56$5< close combat, and counteratt ack. Brad has completed about 9 p.m. so you can dar page of the Society’s the basic training portion of his OSUT earning the title see where we will be website, asetexas.org, or 2)7+( of “soldier” and right to wear the black beret. He will and will end about 11. their Facebook page on QUITMAN YOUTH graduate from the infantry portion of his training in The location will be at the date, a sign will be FOUNDATION early November and earn the right to wear the coveted the amphitheater next posted at the preserve en- cross rifl es and blue Infantry cord. to the pavilion. The pro- trance and an announce- The brothers both plan on att ending college upon gram is a group exercise ment will be aired by ra- completion of their three-year obligation. Under the in identifying objects in dio station KMOO. Sunday, October 22, 2017@1PM Texas Hazlewood act and the Post 911 G.I. bill, they the night sky that can be Those who att end are DAWSON ATHLETIC COMPLEX will have the opportunity to att end college at no cost. seen with binoculars or advised to keep an eye Both brothers follow in a rich history of military tradi- the naked eye (naked eye on the weather and dress (Baseball and Softball Fields) tion. Their mother Alexandra also enlisted while still in astronomy). There could appropriately for it. It is high school and served as a Patriot Missile Crewmem- be a sighting of the In- advised to wear clothing • ANNUAL MEETING ber at Ft. Bliss Texas. Their father Matt served for 20 ternational Space Station to ward off the mosqui- • Food years on active duty as both an enlisted member and and possible rare signals toes and those att ending • Basketball Sign-ups offi cer, retiring as a major in 2011. from iridium fl ares that are asked to not bring • Corn Hole Tournament • Co-ed Softball Tournament (Saturday) Mineola Band earns second place in Sunnyvale • Games for all ages • Team Sports On Oct. 7 the Mineola Mineola received the fi fth behind 5A and 6A drum major. • Dunking Booth Marching Band went to Outstanding 3A band ti- schools at the Royse City The band’s next con- • Candy/Prizes the Sunnyvale Marching tle. The band also earned Festival. Mineola was test performance will • Lots of BOOths Festival at Sunnyvale Outstanding guard, the only small school to be at UIL on Oct. 24 at • TOUCH THE TRUCK High School. The band percussion, winds and receive a fi rst division Pine Tree High School received second place general eff ect at the Mes- and was also named in Longview. Mineola’s 620(7+,1*)257+(:+2/()$0,/< behind a 5A school from quite Marching Festival the Outstanding 3A performance time is set &26780(237,21$/ Garland. the same day. band, Outstanding color for 3:30 p.m. There were 24 bands This past Saturday guard, Outstanding per- at the contest in all and Oct. 14 Mineola placed cussion and Outstanding Booger Red to be shown Saturday in Tyler The Texas-based fi lm en- Seven people were sen- titled “Booger Red” will be tenced to life in prison for Welcome shown Saturday at 7 p.m. at purportedly running the the Liberty Theater in Tyler. largest child sex ring in Texas The fi lm is based on a 2009 state history. In addition to Texas Monthly article by Mi- Smith County, the story had chael Hall and premiered at ties to a swingers club that the American Film Festival operated briefl y in Mineola. in Wroclaw, Poland. Its U.S. The movie was shot in premiere was at the Austin East Texas and tickets for the Film Festival. It is a hybrid event will cost $5 each. blend of documentary and The theater is located at 103 narrative techniques. East Erwin Street in Tyler.

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fl ight medic and nurse were stabilizing her to Traumatic brain injury be put on the helicopter, “That’s when my body shut down in a coma,” she survivor shares journey said as she snapped her fi ngers. Foster was tak- to seeing life in a new way en to East Texas Medical Center in Tyler where she By DORIS NEWMAN said it was very much like remained in a coma for six [email protected] I had been suspended in weeks. the air like God had sus- “For six weeks I was In 2002, July 15 to be ex- pended me in his hands like a living dead person act, vivacious and talented above that very SUV I’ve at ETMC.” Her medical Patt i Foster helped judge just been ejected out of. team expected the worst, the Miss Mineola Pageant And then when I went and they prepared her naming Abby Haston down, when the SUV parents that she would the winner. Three days had spun from beneath either die, or “if” she said later, near Bullard, the me they said my body with emphasis, she lived, Tahoe she was riding in shot down to the ground she would be “a persistent was stopped at a red light and skidded the distance vegetable” for the rest of and a semi-truck going 70 of three stories across the her life. miles per hour careened highway and landed in a “My body didn’t stop. into the back of it. The in- lane of traffi c. “ What a fi ght,” she said de- juries she sustained from Her injuries includ- cisively. “I have no memo- the horrifi c crash threat- ed cuts caused by fl ying ry, thankfully. ened to take her life. through glass in the win- “But look at how God But they didn’t. dow. She said it was as if was weaving the threads Foster is a former the right side of her face of my life. And in the “morning girl” on Chris- had been ripped from the midst of what made no tian radio stations KVNE cheek up to the ear. The sense to anyone. Could and KGLY. She had left orifi ce for her eye was not be explained. So it just for a time and worked for fractured and her eye- shows, miracles do hap- WRN serving northern In- ball was hanging out. She pen.” diana and southern Mich- had skidded across the Foster bravely forged igan. In 2002 she had just hot highway and her raw forward in her story but come back from the north wounds had gott en dirt when she recounted the Patti Foster is happy to offer hope and help to anyone suffering from a brain injury. She has written books, and was one of four wom- and asphalt in them. She fate of her friends in the one of which was put on CD, to help people recovering from brain injuries with their comprehension. BE- en riding in the Tahoe go- was fractured from her Tahoe, her voice trem- LOW: The Tahoe that Patti Foster and three friends from Bible study were riding in was stopped at a red ing to a Bible study. The head to her toes, including bled and she struggled light when a loaded semi-truck barreled in to the back going 70 miles per hour. Foster was in the back on driver had stopped at the two of the vertebrae in her to continue. The front the driver’s side and was ejected through the back nonopening window on the passenger side. intersection of Farm-to- back and she lost over 60 seat passenger’s name Market 344 and Highway percent of her blood. was Heather, and it was seat passenger suff ered for everyone, “And then body could move, my vo- 69 for a red light. It was She said a crowd had thought she would sur- “a lot of nerve damage” you’re dealing with a cal cords could move but 6:45 p.m. and there were gathered around her and vive from the crash, but as well as injuries to her damaged brain with all of since the wreck, since the lots of vehicles at the inter- some were praying. Some the severity of her inju- neck, shoulders and arm. that brain stimuli coming brain injury, multi-tasking section. shielded her body from ries proved otherwise. It was discovered fi ve in at the same time. Ex- is not anything that I can Foster was in the back the sun because the tem- “She was the neatest per- diff erent drugs were in pecting instantaneous re- do anymore.” She said seat behind the driver perature was 100 degrees. son. She was one of the the truck driver’s blood sponse? Look at that pres- she doesn’t have the brain and had just removed her “There was no life in me, youngest of our group and he was talking on his sure. How much more we capacity for that anymore safety belt. She was taking so the white sheet was because we had several cellphone. The judge gave need mercy.” so she does a lot of things fl owers to the women at pulled over me.” who had just graduated him three life sentences, As far as family mem- back to back. the Bible study and she But that is not where her high school. She had al- back to back. And, there is bers of someone recover- “I simply tell myself, turned to look at the fl ow- story ended. ready been accepted for also an overpass at the in- ing from a brain injury, Patt i, just do the next ers, “And I as turned, bam! One of the bystanders pre-med and to know tersection, largely as a part she said it is not only im- thing. Not everything at That’s when the impact heard a gurgling noise Heather was to love of the wreck and many portant to have mercy, once. Don’t dwell on it.” happened.” from beneath the white Heather.” others. but to fi nd other family She spends her ener- The tractor-trailer pull- sheet and medical re- The driver was pregnant Foster has been told that members who have also gy moving forward, “So ing a loaded car hauler sponders took action for with her fi rst child, which with the severity of her gone through a brain inju- whatever struggles I have, plowed in to the back of her to be transported by she lost as a result of the injury her brain and her ry with a family member. I face them. I persevere… the Tahoe. The force shot the Flight for Life. As the wreck. And the other back body suff ered she was She urges them to spend Don’t give up. And my her “like a missile” out the in the eighth percentile time with those other fam- faith helps me huge. Be- opposite side of the back bracket of that severity to ily members, talking with cause it’s real to me. It’s of the Tahoe “through a recover to become the in- them, asking questions not from mere word on window that’s not de- credibly high functioning and writing down an- a page. But I also believe signed to be open.” person that she is. “This is swers. She also suggests that when you taste death “And then, as soon as the entire world. It shows fi nding a support group, and you have to learn to my body came out, they how brain injury is in even if it requires driving live again you have a dif- said faster than you can dire need of people who somewhere to att end. “It’s ferent perspective for liv- measure time the Tahoe have been there to come worth it. And go check out ing.” closed like an accordion.” alongside the researchers that support group. Don’t Foster has a mott o, Witnesses recounted around the world who commit to it yet. Find out MAD now, which stands when she came out of the deal with brain injury, if it fi ts you.” She said it for Make A Diff erence vehicle, her body went up whether it is traumatic or should match the per- now. The reason – “We into the air and “and they acquired. And then to be son’s needs, including for don’t know how many alongside those neurosur- support. And if it doesn’t, moments we have left. geons as someone who “fi ne,” she says every so Nor do we know the has lived it. As I say, statis- pleasantly. “Go check out quality of those moments. tics with skin on.” another one.” Doesn’t matt er if you’re That “high functioning” “When you get to one old or in-between. It does person has gone back to and it does fi t, you feel not matt er.” doing “voice over” work like,” she says with a “So,” she said with a P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) for audio projects, is an heavy sigh, “it’s a fami- deepening of her voice, “I 903-569-5115 author and motivational ly. I fi t here.” Joining and chose to lay hold of that. www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins speaker and more. She treating it like family can Not that I am anything travels throughout the be healing. “Spend that above or less than, but United States and world time. Ask those questions while I have the moment Discounts up to 40% att ending seminars and and let others, I say it like I want to help. I want to serving as a representa- this, receive love, give bring hope. I want to make tive of several brain injury love. Talk. Listen. Oh how a diff erence that lasts. The 44 latest styles ACROSS 1234 45 “The Eyes of Texas organizations. She volun- we can help each other by impact that truly does 1 TXism: “cold __ TEXAS ___ Upon You” teers at Baylor Hospital going to others who have make a diff erence and __ outhouse in 5 46 Houston has big January” in Dallas where she spent gone through something for that person, survivor, ____space industry 6 5 TX youngster CROSSWORD 47 TXism: “stick-in so much time rehabilitat- similar, any kind of brain friend or family member.” game: “____ by Charley & Guy Orbison the-___” 7 and seek” Copyright 2017 by Orbison Bros. ing. Plus, a vocal major, injury. But don’t put any She says that people 48 retired QB 6 many Texans 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Bradshaw who lives she continues to judge all kind of brain injury in a who have brain injuries have big ones in Dallas (init.) region choir, solo and en- box.” She said that while would like for others to 7 TX or Iowa town 15 16 1718 19 20 21 50 Waco singer Thompson 8 Gov. “__” semble events for middle they all may be similar, treat them with patience. 22 23 24 Ferguson was and high school students every case is unique. “Give us a litt le more time impeached 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 9 TXism: “within for the Texas Music Ed- “We can help one an- to answer that question. ___ shot” (close) 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 ucators Association of other through what we’ve Give us a litt le more time 12 Amarillo hosts which she is a member. experienced. What we’ve to think… Please try not “___-State Fair 40 41 42 43 & Rodeo” There are many things learned.” She said that is to step on our silence. Be- 15 TXism: “covered 44 45 46 that Foster learned from why she wrote her most cause if we’re silent, we’re like fur __ _ cat” 47 48 49 50 51 52 17 TX Comanche her experience that she recent book, “Hope for thinking.” If the silence got its name from 53 54 55 56 shares with others. She the Journey,” which is a extends beyond say may- these Colorado 52 TX-founded says a large part of the way 52-week “spiritual jour- be 15, 20 or 30 seconds, Indians 57 58 “___ Baird’s” P-1346 19 in Karnes County she helps is just listening, nal.” It goes by the week, “Perhaps give the brain in- 53 famous TX brand of on highway 72 59 60 61 Swenson Cattle Co. and lett ing a person who with questions to ponder jured a hint, not the exact 22 mistake made by 54 TXism: “_____ 62 63 a running back 2 UT frat closed is recovering from a brain for each day, “because in answer. Let us learn again. ____ enough to (3 wds.) in 1990 for hazing injury just talk. It is a com- Let us try again. Let us give a sermon” 64 brain injury, every day 25 rattlesnake juice 3 female deer (dressed up) fort for them to know that changing is incredibly dif- learn from our mistakes. 30 TXism: “hard row (2 wds.) 65 36 TXism: “gentle __ 57 TXism: “he’s only to ___” 4 “Untouchable” ______a “she gets it.” fi cult for my processor to Foster said that people got one ___ in the 31 this Myers Elliott merry-go-round” water” (slow) Asked what someone understand, to focus, to fi nd it hard to believe that designed the TX 9 between Dallas 38 ______back rattler 58 Waco actress, Capitol (init.) and Fort Worth 41 __ ROM recovering from a brain coordinate.” she ever had a brain injury Gwynne 32 TXism: “put a 10 devoured 42 Am____ (train) injury needs to know Asked the diff erence and that is very accurate. 59 sagacious pencil to __” 11 retired TX Adair 24 TXism: “____- 43 Val _____, TX 61 “___ but true” she answered promptly, between who she was One can’t tell that this en- (calculate) 12 an earthquake abouts” 49 “____ off steam” 62 this Thomas was 33 TXism: “got an 13 massage 25 “critter” doctor 51 “fueled” AM/FM “Have mercy on yourself before and now after the tertaining, intelligent and ÀUVW7;ZRPDQ ______” 14 TXism: “two 26 TXism: “we’re in Carthage in U.S. Congress and your caregivers. Don’t injury, Foster quickly an- lively woman once spent (saw a lot) peas __ _ pod” seein’ ___ to eye” 55 ____ “Bum” Phillips 64 TX Gipson wrote 35 in Hidalgo County 16 in Lamb County 27 Conway Twitty’s 56 TXism: “hungry as be so hard on yourself.” swered, “Multi-tasking is six weeks in a coma and book “___ Yeller” on highway 107 off U.S. 84 “____ in Line” a goat __ _ She pointed out in to- a major change.” Before was expected to be a veg- %HDWW\RIÀOP´7KH 37 TXism: “stingin’ 18 Breckenridge’s 28 Austin seal has concrete pasture” Life and Times of day’s world “there are a the wreck she was “quite etable if she even lived. stick” (cattle ____) county Stephen F.’s 60 honorary TX Judge Roy Bean” 39 TXism: “that’s a 20 engineless aircraft coat ______Ranger: ____ jillion things hitt ing us, a multitasker, full of life, As she was awakening ÀQHKRZBB\RXGRµ DOWN 21 Gilley’s famous 29 Waco has the Dr Stanley Gardner all at the same time – vy- fully alive, incredibly vi- from her coma after many 40 Alain Delon movie 1 TXism: “I’m in _ mechanical bull Pepper ______63 TXism: “it don’t ing for our att ention.” She about TX (4 wds.) ______trouble” 23 cowboy tie 34 TX acreages ___ up” vacious. I would have a points to brain stimuli go at anything and my See SURVIVOR, Page 9A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, October 18, 2017 5A Mineola Police Report

Mineola police reports for the past at the train depot and needed to get A business owner on North Johnson A woman reported telephone ha- week included: to Lindale. An offi cer assisted her. Street reported young people on the rassment by her ex-boyfriend’s girl- Oct. 11 – An off er was requested Oct. 9 – Offi cers were called to roof of the building at 7:31 p.m. Offi - friend. Police talked to the woman at the Andrews Center for a welfare a verbal disturbance on Meredith cers checked and didn’t fi nd anyone, and told her her to stop calling. concern. Street. Those involved were separat- but continued patrolling the area. A group of people who were in the A disturbance was reported be- ed for the day. Oct. 8 – a man on Kings Lane re- Walmart parking lot begging for mon- tween a mother and a daughter. The At 1:24 p.m. someone called police ported being stalked by his ex-wife. ey were asked to leave the location. daughter reported she was assaulted out of concern for the welfare of a The ex-wife was talked to and issued Oct. 6 – Offi cers were called to an by her mother. young boy who was upset and seen a criminal trespass warning from his inquest on West Kilpatrick Street for At 8 p.m. police were called out of gett ing out of a truck in the Pizza property. a 67-year-old man who had been in concern for a woman sitt ing in a ve- Hut parking lot. The truck left, then Offi cers assisted EMS with a suicid- Hospice care. hicle at the old Laundromat on New- minutes later returned and picked al woman on Newsom Street. They Police were called at 11:40 p.m. to som at Blair Street for a long time. the boy up, with him still being very talked to her and she went voluntari- Walmart where a group of teenagers She was provided with lodging for upset. A deputy was asked to go to ly with the medical responders. on motorized scooters were running the night. the boy’s residence in the county to A woman reported her ex-husband in to people. However, they were A disturbance was reported on check on him. It was found that he would not leave her house and was gone when an offi cer arrived. Peachtree Street when a woman tried was 13 and it was a disciplinary issue causing problems. However, he did Oct. 5 – Police were called to to leave and her boyfriend would and he was fi ne. leave the house on East McDonald Walmart at 1:41 a.m. about a shopper not give her her keys. She left for the A Mineola offi cer stopped a vehicle Street before an offi cer arrived. who was possibly drunk. They talked night when the offi cer arrived. that was being sought by the sheriff ’s Police arrested Clinton Thomas with the man who was not intoxicat- Oct. 10 – At 12:18 a.m. police were department due to a report of an as- Dickerson, 30, Lindale for possession ed and he left the store. called to check out a noise in a res- sault on the side of Highway 80 west. of marijuana. An offi cer had stopped An ATM card was found at the ma- ident’s garage on Turman Street. The vehicle was stopped inside the Dickerson for speeding on East Broad chine at BTH. The owner could not be It was determined a cat jumped on city limits and emergency medical Street. contacted and the card was turned in the hood of a vehicle, sett ing off the responders were contacted for the Oct. 7 – Police arrested Raymond to the bank. alarm. victim. The sheriff ’s department was Blake Caulk, 33, Mineola, at his resi- A wallet was located in the parking A disturbance was reported on West contacted to investigate the assault. dence on West Patt en Street on a war- lot of Bush’s Chicken and turned in Patt en Street between two sisters. No Offi cers were called to Meredith rant from the Alba Police Department to the police department. The owner charges were fi led. Street for a disturbance but it turned for engaging in organized criminal was contacted and the wallet was re- At 6:20 p.m. a woman was stranded out to only be an argument. activity. turned.

Wood County Sheriff’s Report

Wood County Sheriff ’s The justice of the peace tigators. person at 5:27 p.m., on a aged the reporting par- BC’s Department activities for arrived and ordered an Oct. 7 - Deputies were burglary that occurred on ty’s property and stole the past week included: autopsy. This case has dispatched to County County Road 4490 near several tools. This case 4 Wheeler & Oct. 10 - Deputies went been forwarded to inves- Road 2245 near Mineola Winnsboro. Thieves stole has been forwarded to in- out on an arrest warrant tigators. at 9 p.m. on criminal tres- several items from the re- vestigators. Lawn Mower to Farm to Market 17 near Deputies spoke with a pass. This case is active. porting party’s residence. Deputies were dis- Repair Alba at 8:19 p.m. James reporting party, at 2:37 Deputies were dis- This case has been for- patched to Highway 182 Davis, 37, of Alba was ar- p.m., on a burglary that patched to Private Road warded to investigators. near Alba at 7:19 a.m. on rested for an outstanding occurred on County 7141 near Quitman at 1:12 Oct. 4 - Deputies con- criminal trespass. sus- 903-967-7301 warrant. Road 1418 near Quitman. p.m. on a theft. Thieves ducted a traffi c stop on pects fl ed the scene, prior Oct. 9 - Deputies re- Thieves stole a television stole a trailer from the re- FM 2869 near Hawkins at to the deputies’ arrival. Chain Saw Repair ceived a report related out of the reporting par- porting party’s property. 8:04 p.m. Steven Largent, This case has been for- Tillers & Jet Skis to fraud that occurred on ty’s residence. This case This case has been for- 55, of Big Sandy was ar- warded to investigators. XUV’s, ATV’s & UTV’s Highway 11 near Lees- has been forwarded to in- warded to investigators. rested for an outstanding burg. A known person vestigators. Oct. 6 - Deputies spoke warrant. Side By Sides was using the reporting Deputies were dis- with a person 8:36 a.m. Deputies spoke with A S A N Last Puzzle H I D E Hours: party’s bank account patched to County Road on a theft that occurred a person at 2:53 p.m., on E G O S Solution without authorization. 3954 near Mineola at 2:06 on FM 2869 near Haw- a theft that occurred on A M E S 8-5 P A E A R T R I This case has been for- p.m., on theft. Thieves kins. Thieves stole a trail- Main Street in Quitman. O N A U T E S R U N G E Mon. - Fri. stole a stock trailer from er from the reporting par- A known person hin- F U M B L E D T H E B A L L warded to investigators. V E N O M H O E E E M I T 9-12 Sat. Oct. 8 - Deputies re- the reporting party’s ty’s property. This case dered a secured creditor. E Y E F U L E L S A P R O D D O T E X A S A C R O S S T H E R I V E R sponded to a report property. This case has has been forwarded to This case has been for- T R E N D S A R E A E R O M U D T B H A N K M R S 1352 E. St. Hwy. 154 about a person on High- been forwarded to inves- investigators. warded to investigators. S M S L O O K S G O O D way 69 near Alba at 8:30 tigators. Oct. 5 - Deputies spoke Deputies were dis- O A R A N N E Quitman, Tx. 75783 W I S E S A D p.m. Rodney White, 55, of Deputies were dis- with a person at 5:44 p.m. patched to FM 2088 near L E R A B.C. Roberts Gladewater, was arrested patched to Highway154/ on a theft that occurred Quitman at 12:25 p.m. on O L D N E D 20 Years Experience for public intoxication. Farm to Market 514 near on County Road 2267 a burglary. Thieves dam- S-1346 Deputies were dis- Yantis at 12:48 a.m. on near Mineola. Thieves patched to County Road criminal mischief. Un- stole a purse from the re- 2117 near Quitman at known suspects dam- porting party’s property. 7:15 p.m. on an inquest. aged the reporting par- This case has been for- A male, 50, was found ty’s vehicle. This case has warded to investigators. deceased in his residence. been forwarded to inves- Deputies spoke with a Mineola Fire Report

Mineola Fire Department calls for the Loop 564; Oct. 8, at 10:03 a.m. to Max- past week included: ine Drive and 6:30 p.m. to West Broad; Grass fi re – Oct. 6, 12:34 p.m. on Oct. 9, at 5:14 p.m. to Loop 564 and at Farm-to-Market 1799. The fi re burned 3:08 p.m. to Private Road 6226. about a quarter of an acre and started The department was also dispatched from a brush pile; to assist Alba on a structure fi re on Oct. Medical assists – Oct. 6, at 7:13 a.m. 8 at 4:59 p.m. on CR 2954 in Alba, but on West Kilpatrick and at 1:46 p.m. on was canceled. This week MINEOLA ANIMAL SHELTER From page 1A THESE ARE SOME OF THE MANY ANIMALS IN NEED OF HOMES. stew, chili and gumbo. The Pie Baking contest will be judged at 11:30 a.m. with pies needing to be delivered at 11 a.m. • The Quitman Youth Foundation 60th anniver- sary celebration “Youth- This young adult male dog is believed to be a toberfest” is Sunday red heeler, hound mix. He’s neutered and gets beginning at 1 p.m. There along well with other dogs. This fullblood German will be activities for the shepherd is 4 yrs. old, neutered, house-broken and entire family including NHQQHOWUDLQHG7KHÀXII\NLWWHQVVKRZQODVWZHHN a dunking booth, team are still waiting for a home. The 6-mo. old female Early detection sports, prizes and a featured last week, the Russian blue adult male corn-hole tournament. A and orange and black kittens have been adopted. new sign, which will say Dawson Sports Complex, To help decrease the number of homeless animals, please saves lives. remember to have your dogs and cats spayed and neutered. will be unveiled. • Monday sees early %$.(5675((7 voting begin on some ,)12$16:(5&$// school district issues 78(6'$<6$785'$<)520$030 and state constitution- Please spay and neuter your pets al amendments. Early Sponsored by these Mineola businesses: voting continues through Lake Country Animal Clinic Kitchens Hardware/Deli Schedule your Nov. 3 (see stories for 1124 FM 564 119 E. Broad details). (903)569-5418 (903)569-2664 digital mammogram today! 903-763-6390

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Mineola Memorial Library Notes BY LIBRARIAN MARY HURLEY

October has been a terrifi c month! compete and this library director (also a proud mom the passage of time. The Friends of the Library met at of a senior trombone player) to att end these compe- The Library Book Sale will be Saturday from 9 the Mineola Nature Preserve and titions. a.m. to about 2 p.m. depending on weather. Items learned a lot about the preserve and Here is another frequently asked question: what are added to the inventory each month. Check out its history and future. It was a really are the library’s hours? The library is open Tuesday the book sale and help support the library with your nice day to be outside and enjoy the to Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Wednes- purchases. view, too. The Friends of the Mineola day, and Thursday it closes at 5:30 p.m. Friday it After school programs continue to meet on Tues- Memorial Library will be manning an informational closes at 5 p.m. Saturday it closes at 4 p.m. The days at 4 p.m. There are story times for Toddlers booth at the Iron Horse Festival in Mineola on Oct. library is closed on Sunday and Monday. Books and and their caregivers at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday 28. Please, stop by the booth and fi nd out about other items needing to be returned when the library mornings and for Preschoolers and their caregivers activities at the library as well as the Friends organi- is closed may be placed in either the book drop or at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday mornings too. zation. the video drop located on the front porch of the The library has received memorials for Mar- A great big thank you to the volunteers who are library. sha Parrish-Smith from Edith Cater and for Billy helping out at the library during this month of Octo- The Library Book Club will meet Thursday at 6 “Dude” Carter from David and Lynda Rauscher ber. Three of the library employees are members of p.m. to discuss “News of the World” by Paulett e and a donation from Lucy Hebron. The library has the Mineola High School Marching Band. Sept. 30, Jiles. This book is a western set in Texas after the received a subscription from Elizabeth Smith for the Oct. 7, and Oct. 14 were days those students were Civil War. A young child was stolen by the Kiowa Christian Science Monitor. marching and playing in competition. Oct. 24 will and is now being returned to her family in the com- Remember, the Mineola Memorial Library is a be UIL competition and we will see what happens pany of a man of about 70. This story follows their 501(c)3, non -profi t and your donations are tax after that contest. Our volunteers and dedicated journey back to the San Antonio area and how their deductible. staff have made it possible for these students to feelings of animosity toward each other change with New program to benefit local charities Wood County Electric in Camp, Franklin, Hop- WCEC members that Cooperative is announc- kins, Smith, Titus, Rains, would like to participate ing a new program, Op- Upshur, Van Zandt, and don’t need to take any ac- eration Round Up, to Wood counties will be el- tion. First accounts, except benefi t local charitable igible for funds. pre-pay accounts, will be organizations. Those With ORU, the aver- automatically opted-in members who participate age cooperative member starting with the Novem- will have their monthly will donate about $6 a ber 2017 billing cycle. The bills rounded up to the year, but never more than rounded-up amount will next dollar and those pen- $11.88 annually. then appear on the bills nies will then be sent to The types of organi- received in December. If a non-profi t foundation, zations that qualify for for any reason a mem- the Wood County Electric funding will include lo- ber wants to opt-out they Foundation (WCEF). cal volunteer fi re depart- should call or email the The WCEF is run by a ments, food banks, civic cooperative. Members can seven member all-volun- organizations, child wel- opt in or out at any time. teer and non-paid board fare groups, economic de- Members may also opt- of directors. That group velopment organizations, in to include more than will then use the money to health/wellness foun- their fi rst account. And, make grants to local state dations, animal rescues, anyone can contribute to registered charities. museums and libraries, the foundation, member Only local non-profi ts performing arts centers or non-member, by writ- served by WCEC, and that and parks and recreation ing a check to the founda- serve WCEC members, facilities. tion.

Linda Haddock, chairman of the Historic Preservation Committee, speaker Lou Mallory and Regent Kelly Lindsey are shown at the latest DAR meeting. (Courtesy photo) Pilot Club’s Annual Memory Walk scheduled Nov. 2 The Pilot Club of Mine- ciated. walk will be served hot ola will host their Annu- Walkers registering as dogs and chili at the end Daughters of American Revolution meet at Hogg Park al Alzheimer Memorial a group (clubs, business- of the walk. For more in- On Saturday, Oct. 7, Lucille Gilbreath held a gan Veterans Home in Walk on Thursday, Nov. es, schools, banks, etc.) formation you can contact the Elizabeth Denton new members ceremo- Tyler in which the chap- 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Mine- should wear their organi- Bett y Curbow at 903-569- English chapter of the ny for Rebecca Denney. ter had a day of service ola Civic Center. zation’s shirt and the or- 7097. Daughters of the Ameri- Various awards were Saturday. The chapter Funds raised by the ganization with the most can Revolution held their given from the Fall Fo- also is planning an ga- walk will be used to sup- walkers and the one rais- Help-A-Child fi rst picnic meeting at rum. rage sale which will be port local Pilot Club Alz- ing the most money will Hogg Park in Quitman. Linda Haddock was held Saturday in the heimer related projects be awarded a plaque com- event Saturday Speaker Lou Mallo- awarded a New Mem- parking lot in front of the and by the Alzheimer As- memorating the event. ry presented a program bers Course Certifi cate Honeymoon Cott age in sociation to fund research Animals (pets) on leashes The 10th Annual Help- about the history of the from national and the Hogg Park. and support for caregiv- may also be entered as a A-Child Tractor Pull and Hogg family and the chapter was awarded a The meeting ended ers in the Northeast Texas walker for the group. Chili Cook-off will be Honeymoon Cott age Chapter Achievement with a quick tour of the area. A balloon release me- this Saturday at Hopkins which the chapter has Award Level 1 for 2016. Honeymoon Cott age in There will be no T-shirts morial ceremony will be County Civic Center, been active in renovating Reports were given which various members given this year and there held honoring those who 1200 Houston Street in the last few months. and the chapter planned have been volunteering will be no set amount re- have Alzheimer’s disease Sulphur Springs. Registrar Joelene Yates more about their upcom- their time and money at quired for walking. All or have died as a result The event begins at 8 and Assistant Chaplain ing trip to Watkins-Lo- this past summer. donations will be appre- of it. Participants in the a.m. with the antique tractor pull followed by the FFA mechanics proj- ect show and judging. The chili will be judged and serving will start at 11:30 a.m. with the win- AMERICA’S FLOOR STORE ners being announced at 12:15 p.m. The auction will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by the brisket cook-off judg- ing at 3 p.m. Brisket will be served at 4 p.m. and the gates will be open for the tractor pull. The hot rod garden tractor pull will be at 5 p.m. and Phone # 903-342-1900 | Fax # 903-342-1901 416 West Broadway | Winnsboro, TX 75494 the winner of the welder www.carpetspluscolortileofwinnsboro.com Monday-Friday 9-5 • Saturday 9-12 trailer will be announced carpet | tile | hardwood | laminate | vinyl | LVT | area rugs at 6:30 p.m. Introduce your local business to the community in our Home Grown Home Owned special section! Buy an ad and get a story about your business in this special section.

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By Rachel Martinez Mineola FFA Reporter

On Tuesday, Oct. 10 Mineola FFA members traveled to Na- cogdoches to att end the annual Stephen F. Austin College of Ag- riculture Experience Day. The event focused on engaging students in agriculture, forestry and environmental science at the college level. “Out of all the colleges that I visited this has been the most in- formative about the industry of Thomas and Connie Clower of Mineola recently returned from a agriculture and has a wide range seven-day cruise to Alaska. In addition to celebrating 60 years of of agricultural majors,” Armando marriage this year, 2017 contained other milestones. Those include Veloz, a junior at Mineola High Thomas’ 80th birthday and his retirement after 50 years working with School said. the John Deere company. The cruise was a celebration of all of these, Students also had the oppor- and was a gift from their children. (Courtesy photo) tunity to participate in hands-on activities and workshops includ- Surveying photo is Armando Veloz. ing surveying land, horticulture -A- and agriculture mechanics. Stu- background in how agriculture and ranchers retire. This event HELP CHILD dents were also able to visit the aff ects the environment and busi- allowed students to experience 10th Annual HELP A CHILD BENEFIT SFA animal science facilities and ness. These activities gave me a a portion of what agricultural experience work with university preview of career options I may science courses are like at the Tractor Pull & Chili equine science students and beef have in the future,” Adriana Her- university level and has many & Brisket Cook-Off production students. nandez, a senior at MHS, said. students now thinking about a “SFA hosted a variety of work- The job market for agricultur- career in agriculture. shops that gave us hands-on ca- alists has grown considerably Please follow us on Facebook at reer experience to give us some in recent years as aging farmers Mineola FFA! Saturday, October 21, 2017 Hopkins County Civic Center 1200 Houston St. Sulphur Springs, Texas Celebrating Our Anniversary!

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isting middle school and primary school will make Bond ready that facility to From page 1A house all prekindergarten through fi fth grade stu- allocated for the construc- dents under one roof. In tion of a new high school. addition to new security The core academic facility features, the campus will will be built for a potential allow for bett er alignment of 600 students. The design between primary and el- will include a cafeteria ementary students. The with seating capacity for additional space for the 300 student, a media cen- elementary students will ter, and classrooms meet- be a benefi t and the shared ing Texas Education Agen- cafeteria space will no cy size requirements with longer be a problem with up-to-date technology and the elimination of the cur- student learning features. rent primary and middle While the actual square school students confi gura- footage will be determined tion. during the design process The new high school is with community and staff planned to be constructed input, over 7,000 square behind the existing middle feet have been set aside school in closer proximi- for Career and Technical ty to the current stadium, Education (CTE) labs and baseball/softball fi elds, shops. and agriculture barns. A These vocational spaces campus road will be de- will provide updated ar- signed to allow for a more eas for Auto Technician, effi cient traffi c fl ow and Welding, Construction, access between Patt en Industrial, and Health Sci- Street and Loop 564. ences programs where stu- The bond proposal also Only McKensie Shaft’s feet are still seen as Matthew Carter operates a device that raises her from the confined space she had been in. Other dents can earn dual credit covers the site preparation students from the class who took part on top of the trailer are Brian Bryant, left, and Robert Reimers, on the right, who are overseeing the for college and industry including soil costs, utili- process. (Monitor photo by Doris Newman) certifi cations while att end- ty installation, and other ing high school. expenses such as parking anywhere.” a larger utility.” He said that peo- Currently, MHS is not lots, and the removal of the All of MHS’s CTE classes took ple who advance their education able to off er dual credit current elementary school Water part in a session held in the back even further into the sciences with TJC welding and auto given its poor condition. At From page 1A parking lot with the Confi ned have the possibility of promotion tech programs because our this time, no decision has Space Safety Training Trailer. The to manager or public works di- existing shops do not meet been made to remove any Fischer with the extension ser- instructors conducted demon- rector, depending on the size of the TJC requirements. other buildings. Repur- vice said. “This trailer was in the strations allowing the students to the town. The high school will posing the current auto or Valley two weeks ago” and the practice entering a confi ned space One of the MHS seniors, Tra- also have an auditorium ag shop for maintenance instructor, Tim Story, planned to utilizing self-contained breathing vis Toledo watched as the water that will be att ached to department use has been go to El Paso this week. “Usually apparatus. It was noted that the demonstrations was taking place. the campus by a common discussed. the service goes to municipalities trailer that is used statewide was He enjoyed the demonstration lobby. Incorporating the The projected estimated that host classes so we go and do designed by former Mineola Wa- and said the trailer caught his auditorium into the high allocation at this time for the training.” ter Superintendent Richard Har- att ention due to the amount of school will save construc- the $38.5 million include Fischer said students will be buck on a napkin and the trailer equipment on it. “I’m sort of fa- tion costs due to shared $37.5 for the new high able to take two courses via cor- was completely outfi tt ed by Way- miliar with it… I like using my restrooms, entrances, and school including the au- respondence, led by one of the mon Ragsdale, also of Mineola. hands. I’m hands-on. I like to parking. ditorium and CTE space, extension service instructors. Water and wastewater operator learn like that.” The plan calls for the $1.5 million for the site Those two courses are the basic positions provide a stable career “It’s a great thing to teach kids auditorium design with development, and $3 mil- courses – one on water, one on with benefi ts and opportunities still in high school about the a stage and supporting lion for the renovations for wastewater – that are required for progression. Industry de- equipment and how it’s used. It sound and lighting equip- the existing high school to get the most basic license in mand for workers in this occu- just gives you a bett er view how ment that meet UIL re- and current primary/mid- the state, class D. “And so they’ll pational career fi eld continues to this fi eld can work instead of sit- quirements and allows for dle school campus. The have all their training that they grow due to economic growth, ting down with a piece of paper.” the facility to be used for school board has designat- need to get the license. The only aging infrastructure and work- Israel Rivera, a sophomore said events, competitions, and ed $3.5 million in the fund thing they have to end up having force demographics. the demonstration was prett y in- other outside performanc- balance to add to the $38.5 to get the license is a high school Fischer said the jobs begin with teresting, although he is looking es. A seating capacity of million bond proposal for or GED. So once they graduate, “run of the mill ditch digger type to become an eye doctor or into 800 will allow students, completion of the entire they’ll end up gett ing a license but over time if you keep moving some other fi eld of medicine. staff , and parents to at- package. The actual costs and have a leg up over anybody up you increase your training, Nonetheless, he said, “It’s prett y tend a single event as well for each project will be else applying for a basic position level of license complexity, you educational for people who don’t as provide a venue to rent determined through the at a water, wastewater utility can move from a small utility to know anything about the fi eld.” for outside performanc- bidding process and with es, generating a revenue the guaranteed maximum stream for district opera- price established in nego- tions. tiations with the contractor The November 2017 selected. bond package also in- Tunnell said the Mineola cludes the renovation of district wants the involve- the current high school. ment of the community Tunnell stated this facility, in the process and will while structurally sound, establish a Bond Over- requires updated securi- sight Committ ee to meet ty with a new secure en- monthly throughout the trance, enclosure of the course of the design and multipurpose building construction of the proj- and other buildings as ects. The committ ee will needed to ensure single ensure that bond funds are entry access. By moving expended as proposed and the sixth through eighth provide recommendations graders into the build- to the board. Anyone inter- ing, in place of the ninth ested in being considered through 12th graders, the for this committ ee is in- need for the remaining vited to contact the school buildings diminishes but administration at 903-569- allows for additional gym, 2448. band hall, and classroom The next bond infor- space from the existing mation luncheon will be middle school campus. Thursday at noon at the Technology will be up- Administration Building dated as well during the on the loop. Anyone inter- renovation and upgrades ested in going is asked to Shown is Joy Johnson, program manager with the Northeast Texas Public Health District, speaking to the Friends of the Quitman to the classrooms. call 903-569-2448 to make a Public Library. 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Foster said that nonverbal even “the way you look when lowing someone to put a spoon Foster has relied upon her re- communication makes up 90 no one is looking at you you in her mouth to the ABCs and lationship with God throughout Survivor to 93 percent of a person’s com- know of” said about her. “That writing, “killer hard,” she said her ordeal. Psalm 40, verse 1 is From page 4A munication. “Your eyes, your either draws people to you, or,” sighing. “It even hurts to talk particularly special to her. She facial expression, your touch, she made a litt le quick repetitive about it.” She had to learn how was learning to read in transi- months she said, “I could not your tone of voice, your speed sound with her mouth, “drives to use the entire right side of her tional rehabilitation and some understand all of the words and of speech, our walking gait, the them from you. Your choice.” body again. family friends had given her a the processing was very slow for way you hold yourself,” she “Through brain trauma,” she “It helps to reveal to us what’s Bible. She went to bed early ev- me for something to be heard, said. said, “look at the way the Lord really important. Lay hold of ery night, exhausted from trying but to coordinate the meaning, She said after she began awak- blessed me to say Patt i, let’s see that. Pay att ention to that. And to learn to read. “And so my Bi- incredibly diffi cult. Took a long ening from the coma , “The for real here. Let’s be real in life. don’t let the culture around us, I ble fell open and my eyes went time to come back.” question hit me. What does Let’s don’t play the game. Let’s don’t care what country an indi- straight to that verse. I had no She said that therapy helped your life say when your mouth not check off the list.” vidual is in, don’t let the culture memory, no recollection of Bi- to teach her spare brain cells isn’t moving? Patt i, be about She has been left with a new decide for you what’s important ble verses. My brain was barely new functions and one of them life on purpose,” she said em- awareness about life after hav- and what’s not. Life matt ers. alive so it wasn’t even capable of was about nonverbal commu- phatically but softly. She asked ing to learn how to do every- People matt er. Relationships doing that.” nication “because that was my herself what all of her nonver- thing again. That included matt er. Lay hold of the moment. fi rst language.” bal communications including learning everything from al- Lay hold of the opportunity.” See SURVIVOR, Page 10A

NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION - MINEOLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in the Mineola Independent School District on November 7, 2017 CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BUILDING BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,500,000 FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF, ALL in obedience to an order duly entered by the Board of Trustees of the Mineola Independent School District on August 15, 2017, which order reads in pertinent part (and the entirety of which is posted on the District’s Internet website) as follows: SECTION 1: The Election shall be held in the MINEOLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT on the 7th day of November, 2017 (Election Day), which is a uniform election date under the Texas Election Code, as amended, and is 78 or more days from the date of the adoption of this order (the Order), for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the qualified voters of the District: “Shall the Board of Trustees of the Mineola Independent School District be authorized to issue and sell bonds of the District in the principal amount of $38,500,000 for the purposes of designing, constructing, renovating, improving, acquiring, and equipping school facilities (and any necessary or related removal of existing facilities), and the purchase of the necessary sites for school facilities, such bonds to mature serially or otherwise (not more than 40 years from their date) in accordance with law; any issue or series of such bonds to bear interest per annum at such rate or rates (fixed, floating, variable, or otherwise) as may be determined within the discretion of the Board of Trustees, provided that such rate or rates of interest shall not exceed the maximum rate per annum authorized by law at the time of the issuance of any issue or series of such bonds; and shall the Board of Trustees of the District be authorized to levy and pledge, and cause to be assessed and collected, annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the District sufficient, without limit as to rate or amount, to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the cost of any credit agreements executed in connection with the bonds?” SECTION 2: One or more school election precincts are hereby established for the purpose of holding the Election, and one or more polling places are hereby designated for holding the Election in the school election precincts as identified in Exhibit A to this Order (which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes). At least 79 days prior to the scheduled Election Day, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable, the President, Board of Trustees, the Superintendent of Schools, or the respective designees thereof, in coordination with the Administrator, will identify and formally approve the appointment of the Presiding Judge, Alternate Presiding Judges, Election Clerks, and all other election officials for the Election, together with any other necessary changes to election practices and procedures and can correct, modify, or change the Exhibits to this Order based upon the final locations and times agreed upon by the District, the Administrator, and the Participants, if any and as applicable, to the extent permitted by applicable law. A. The Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two resident qualified voters of the District to act as clerks in order to operlypr conduct the Election. To the extent required by the Texas Election Code, as amended, or other applicable law, the appointment of these clerks must include a person fluent in the Spanish language to serve as a clerk to render oral aid in the Spanish language to any voter desiring such aid at the polls on Election Day. If the Presiding Judge appointed actually serves, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall serve as one of the clerks. In the absence of the Presiding Judge, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall perform the duties of the Presiding Judge of the election precinct. B. On Election Day, the polls shall be open as designated on Exhibit A. C. The main early voting location is designated in Exhibit B to this Order (which is incorporated herein by reference for all urposes).p The individual named as the Early Voting Clerk as designated in Exhibit B is hereby appointed as the Early Voting Clerk to conduct such early voting in the Election. The Early Voting Clerk shall appoint the Deputy Early Voting Clerks. This office or place shall remain open to permit early voting on the days and at the times as stated in Exhibit B. Early voting shall commence as provided on Exhibit B and continue through the date set forth on Exhibit B, all as provided by the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended. Additionally, permanent and/or temporary branch offices for early voting by personal appearance may be established and maintained in accordance with the Texas Election Code. In the event such permanent and/or temporary branch locations are established, information regarding the locations, dates, and hours of operation for early voting at these offices shall be determined by the Administrator, as identified in Exhibit B hereto. An Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby established for the purpose of processing early voting results. The individual designated in Exhibit B as the Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby appointed the Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board. The Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two resident qualified voters of the District to serve as members of the Early Voting Ballot Board. SECTION 3: Electronic voting machines may be used in holding and conducting the Election on Election Day; provided, however, in the event the use of such electronic voting machines is not practicable, the Election may be conducted on Election Day by the use of paper ballots (except as otherwise provided in this section). Electronic voting machines or paper ballots may be used for early voting by personal appearance (except as otherwise provided in this section). Pursuant to Section 61.012, as amended, Texas Election Code, the District shall provide at least one accessible voting system in each polling place used in the Election. Such voting system shall comply with Texas and federal laws establishing the requirement for voting systems that permit voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot. Any legally permissible voting method may be used for early voting and Election Day voting by personal appearance. Certain early voting may be conducted by mail. SECTION 4: The District shall also utilize a Central Counting Station (the Station) as provided by Section 127.001, et seq., as amended, Texas Election Code. The Administrator, or the designee thereof, is hereby appointed as the Manager of the Station, who will establish a written plan for the orderly operation of the Station in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. The Board hereby authorizes the Administrator, or the designee thereof, to appoint the Presiding Judge of the Station, the Tabulation Supervisor, and the Programmer for the Station and may appoint Station clerks as needed or desirable. The Administrator will publish (or cause to be published) notice and conduct testing on the automatic tabulation equipment relating to the Station and conduct instruction for the officials and clerks for the Station in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. SECTION 5: The official ballot shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended, so as to permit voters to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the aforesaid proposition which shall appear on the ballot substantially as follows: “THE ISSUANCE OF $38,500,000 OF BONDS BY THE MINEOLA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF.” SECTION 6: All resident, qualified voters of the District shall be permitted to vote at the Election, and on Election Day, such voters shall vote at the designated polling place. The Election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended, except as modified by the provisions of the Texas Education Code, as amended, and as may be required by law. To the extent required by law, all election materials and proceedings relating to the Election shall be printed in both English and Spanish. SECTION 7: A substantial copy of this Order shall serve as proper notice of the Election. This notice, including a Spanish translation thereof, shall be published at least one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the District, with such publication occurring not more than 30 days and not less than 10 days before Election Day. Additionally, this notice, including a Spanish translation thereof, shall be posted (i) on the bulletin board used for posting notices of Board meetings not later than 21 days prior to Election Day, (ii) in three public places within the District’s boundaries not later than 21 days prior to Election Day, and (iii) in a prominent location at each polling place on Election Day and during early voting. In addition, during the 21 days prior to Election Day, the District shall, in a prominent manner, maintain such notice on its Internet website. SECTION 8: As required by and in accordance with Section 3.009(b)(5) and (7) through (9) of the Texas Election Code, the District, as of its fiscal year beginning September 1, 2016, had outstanding an aggregate principal amount of debt equal to $0.00; the aggregate amount of the interest owed on such District debt obligations, through respective maturity, totaled $0.00; and the District levied an ad valorem debt service tax rate for its outstanding debt obligations of $0.00 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation. Based on the bond market conditions on the date of the Board’s adoption of this Order, the maximum interest rate for any series of bonds authorized at the Election is 4.35% (expressed as a net effective interest rate applicable to any such series of bonds). The bonds that are the subject of this Election shall mature serially or otherwise over a specified number ofears y (but not more than 40 years from their date), as prescribed by applicable Texas law, though the District estimates that, based on current bond market conditions, such bonds will amortize over a 31-year period from their respective date of issue. The foregoing estimated maximum net effective interest rate and amortization period are only estimates, provided for Texas statutory compliance; they do not serve as a cap on the per annum interest rate at which any series of bonds authorized at the Election may be sold, or the amortization period for bonds that are the subject of this Election. SECTION 9: The Board authorizes the President, Board of Trustees, the Superintendent of Schools, or the respective designee of either of uchs parties, to negotiate and enter into one or more joint election agreements, election services contracts, and/or similar contracts or agreements with the County, acting by and through the Administrator, and any Participants if desired or if required to comply with applicable law, as permitted and in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended. In addition, the Board authorizes the President, Board of Trustees, the Superintendent of Schools, or the respective designee of either of such parties to make such technical modifications to this Order that are necessary for compliance with applicable Texas or federal law or to carry out the intent of the Board, as evidenced herein. By incorporating all essential terms necessary for a joint election agreement, this Order is intended to satisfy Section 271.002(d) of the Texas Election Code, as amended, without further action of the Board of Trustees. SECTIONS 10 THROUGH 15 of the Order address procedural issues relating to its adoption such as incorporation of preamble recitals, statement of no conflict with prior District action, applicability of and governance by Texas and United States law, finding of adoption at a validly noticed and conducted public meeting, severability in the event of invalid provisions, and effective date (upon passage). YOU WILL, THEREFORE, take notice of all the matters and facts set out in the foregoing Notice of Election. /s/ Kyle Gully, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Mineola Independent School District.

Exhibit A: Election Day Precinct And Polling Information Election Day: November 7, 2017. Election Day Polling Locations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Presiding Judges: to be named by the Administrator.

District Precincts County Precincts Polling Places 1 1-1, 3-1 Carrol Green Civic Center 602 McAllister St., Quitman, Texas 75783 2 1-4 Harold Simmons Community Center 5921 FM 779, Golden, Texas 75444 3 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 Mineola City Hall 300 Greenville Hwy., Mineola, Texas 75773 4 3-2 Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department 126 P.R. 7869, Holly Lake Ranch, Texas 75765 5 3-3 Hawkins Community Center 320 Lynch St., Hawkins, Texas 75765

Exhibit B : Early Voting For The District Early voting begins Monday, October 23, 2017 and ends on Friday, November 3, 2017. Early Voting Clerk: William Bjork, Mineola Independent School District School Administration Building, 1000 West Loop 564, Mineola, Texas 75773. Deputy Early Voting Clerks: Lisa Allen, MaryAnn Roseberry, Laura Flournoy, Sara West. Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board: Dorothy Culver. Voters entitled to vote an early ballot by personal appearance in the constitutional amendment election may do so at the Wood County Courthouse during the dates and hours posted on the County’s website: https://elections.mywoodcounty.com/. Main Early Voting Polling Place, Dates, and Times Mineola Independent School District School Administration Building 1000 West Loop 564 - Mineola, Texas 75773

Dates Times Monday, October 23, 2017 through Friday, October 27, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 through Friday, November 3, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Early Voting By Mail Applications for voting by mail should be received no later than the close of business (4:00 p.m.) on Friday, October 27, 2017. Applications should be sent to: William Bjork, MISD Administration Building, 1000 West Loop 564, Mineola, Texas 75773, email: [email protected]. 10A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, October 18, 2017

covery or her “want to.” – One Woman’s Journey from that meets on a monthly ba- helps her with her coordination. “And I remember that (verse) Death to Life.” Her story and sis. She called it “a wonderful “But it’s also good for me to Survivor was exactly what I needed. Be- chapters which she has writt en group” and said that Adams is be alone,” she said. Her phone From page 9A cause I remember how I just are also included in other books quite accessible at admin@hope- doesn’t go with her – it gives her cried and cried and cried. I could which can be found on her web- afterbraininjury.org. Adams is a time to think and to communi- She has no idea why her eyes barely talk, but I could cry.” site. One is a book about Mira- licensed private counselor who cate with God. fell on the verse they did. “And At one point she is compli- cles, in which, “I’m chapter 25” specializes in brain injuries. “I often hear God say to me it says, `I waited patiently for mented for being eloquent with she says. She can also be contact- Since the interview Foster in my heart `I’ve got you baby the Lord. He inclined to me and her speech. “Thank you,” she ed through the website. traveled to Nashville and Atlan- girl,’” she said. And diff erent heard my cry.’ That very night says in a velvety voice, and then, Foster recommends that any- ta, Georgia for conferences and scriptures come to her mind, I had learned that my sweet very quickly, “peanut M&Ms one with brain injury or helping will be traveling to Ontario next such as Deuteronomy 31, verse friend Heather did not make it help,” as she laughs. It seems someone research Hope After month for the Can-Am Brain 6 from her “Message” transla- in the wreck, that she had been when she was on the radio as Brain Injury, for which the web- Injury Conference 2017. This tion that says, “Be strong. Take killed. That she was no more. the morning girl, she loved the site is hopeafterbraininjury.org. spring she went to Holland for a courage. Don’t be intimidated; That ripped me to shreds.” That candy and the listeners brought Dr. Deana Adams is the presi- conference. She stays incredibly don’t give it a second thought. was Labor Day of that year and her many bags of it. dent and Foster is the vice presi- busy, traveling as a spokesper- Because your God is striding she hadn’t been told because of Foster’s fi rst book was “Cop- dent. It is a faith-based organiza- son, consultant and volunteer. ahead of you and he is right fear of it shutt ing down her re- ing with Traumatic Brain Injury tion for survivors and caregivers Her hobby is walking, which there with you.”

AVISO DE ELECCIÓN - DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE MINEOLA TOMAR NOTA de que el día 7 de noviembre de 2017 se celebrará una elección en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mineola CON RESPECTO A LA EMISIÓN DE BONOS PARA LA CONSTRUCCIÓN DE ESCUELAS POR UN MONTO DE $38.500.000 PARA INSTALACIONES ESCOLARES Y EL ESTABLECIMIENTO DE UN IMPUESTO PARA EL PAGO DE DICHOS BONOS, TODO de conformidad con una orden debidamente registrada por el Consejo de Administración del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mineola en fecha 15 de agosto de 2017 Orden que en su parte conducente (y que la totalidad de la misma está publicada en la página de Internet del Distrito) dice: SECCIÓN 1: La Elección será celebrada en el DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE MINEOLA en fecha 7 de noviembre de 2017 (el Día de la Elección), que es una fecha uniforme de elección bajo el Código Electoral de Texas, con sus enmiendas, y queda a 78 días o más a partir de la fecha de adopción de esta orden (la Orden), con el fin de someter la siguiente propuesta a los electores del Distrito que cumplan con los requisitos: “¿Quedará el Consejo de Administración del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mineola autorizado para emitir y vender bonos del Distrito en un monto de capital de $38,500,000 con el fin diseñar, construir, renovar, mejorar, adquirir y equipar instalaciones escolares (y cualquier remoción necesaria o relacionada de instalaciones existentes), y la compra de los sitios necesarios para instalaciones escolares, donde dichos bonos vencerán de manera serial o de otra manera (no más de 40 años a partir de su fecha) conforme a la ley; cualquier emisión o serie de dichos bonos devengará intereses anuales a la tasa o tasas (fijas, flotante, variable, o de otra manera) según se decida conforme a la discreción del Consejo de Administración, siempre y cuando dicha tasa o tasas de interés no excedan la tasa máxima anual autorizada por la ley en el momento de emisión de cualquier emisión o serie de dichos bonos; y quedará el Consejo de Administración del Distrito autorizado para imponer y comprometer, y hacer que se calculen y se cobren, impuestos anuales ad valorem sobre todas las propiedades en el Distrito sujetas a impuestos, suficientes, sin límite en cuanto a tasa o monto, para pagar el capital y los intereses de los bonos y el costo de cualesquiera convenios de préstamos otorgados en relación con los bonos?” SECCIÓN 2: Se establecen en este acto circunscripciones electorales escolares con el fin de celebrar la Elección, y se designan en este acto uno o más lugares de votación para celebrar la Elección en las circunscripciones electorales escolares identificadas en el Anexo A de esta Orden (el cual queda incorporado al presente por referencia para todos los fines). Al menos 79 días antes del Día de Elección programado, o tan pronto después de ello como sea razonablemente practicable, el Presidente, el Consejo de Administración, el Superintendente Escolar, o los designados respectivos de los mismos, en coordinación con el Administrador, identificarán y aprobarán formalmente el nombramiento del Juez Presidente, los Jueces Presidentes Suplentes, los Auxiliares Administrativos Electorales, y todos los demás funcionarios electorales para la Elección, junto con cualesquiera otros cambios necesarios a las prácticas y procedimientos electorales, y podrán corregir, modificar o cambiar los Anexos de esta Orden con base en los lugares y horas definitivos acordados por el Distrito, el Administrador, y los Participantes, en caso de haberlos y según sea aplicable, en la extensión permitida por la ley aplicable. A. El Juez Presidente nombrará no menos de dos electores residentes en el Distrito y que cumplan con los requisitos para que actúen como asistentes administrativos con el fin de realizar la Elección como es debido. En la medida que el Código Electoral de Texas, con sus modificaciones, u otra ley aplicable lo exija, el nombramiento de estos asistentes administrativos debe incluir a una persona que hable español fluidamente con elfin de prestar asistencia verbal en español a cualquier votante ueq desee dicha asistencia en los puntos de votación en el Día de la Elección. Si el Juez Presidente nombrado actúa como tal, el Juez Presidente Suplente actuará como uno de los asistentes administrativos. En la ausencia del Juez Presidente, el Juez Presidente Suplente cumplirá con los deberes del Juez Presidente de la circunscripción electoral. B. El Día de la Elección, los centros de votación abrirán según lo dispuesto en el Anexo A. C. El lugar principal de votación temprana está designado en el Anexo B de esta Orden (el cual queda incorporado al presente por referencia para todos los fines). La persona nombrada como Asistente Administrativo de Votación Temprana según se declara en el Anexo B queda en este acto nombrada como Asistente Administrativo de Votación Temprana para llevar a cabo dicha votación temprana en la Elección. El Asistente Administrativo de Votación Temprana nombrará a los Asistentes Administrativos Adjuntos de Votación Temprana. Esta oficina o lugar permanecerá abierta para permitir la votación temprana en los días y a las horas indicadas en el Anexo B. La votación temprana comenzará según se dispone en el Anexo B y continuará hasta la fecha establecida en el Anexo B, todo conforme a las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, con sus modificaciones. Adicionalmente, se podrá establecer y mantener oficinas sucursales permanentes y/o temporales para la votación temprana mediante comparecencia personal, conforme al Código Electoral de Texas. En caso de que se establezcan dichas sucursales permanentes y/o temporales, la información relativa a los lugares, fechas y horas de funcionamiento para cada votación en esas oficinas será establecida por el Administrador, según se identifica en el Anexo B del presente. Se establece en este acto una Junta Electoral de Votación Temprana con el fin de procesar los resultados de la votación temprana. La persona designada en el Anexo B como Juez Presidente de la Junta Electoral de Votación Temprana queda en este acto nombrada como Juez Presidente de dicha Junta Electoral de Votación Temprana. El Juez Presidente nombrará no menos de dos electores residentes del Distrito que cumplan con los requisitos para que actúen como miembros de esa Junta Electoral de Votación Temprana. SECCIÓN 3: Para la celebración y conducción de la Elección en el Día de la Elección se podrá utilizar máquinas electrónicas de votación; en el entendido, sin embargo, que en caso que no sea practicable la utilización de dichas máquinas electrónicas de votación, la Elección podrá ser realizada el Día de la Elección mediante el uso de papeletas (salvo disposición en contrario en esta sección). Las máquinas electrónicas de votación o las papeletas podrán ser utilizadas para la votación temprana mediante comparecencia personal (salvo disposición en contrario en esta sección). De conformidad con la Sección 61.012, con sus modificaciones, del Código Electoral de Texas, el Distrito proveerá al menos un sistema de votación accesible en cada sitio de votación utilizado en la Elección. Dicho sistema de votación deberá cumplir con las leyes de Texas y las leyes federales que establecen el requisito de sistemas de votación que permitan a los votantes con discapacidades físicas ejercer su voto secreto. Cualquier método de votación permitido por la ley podrá ser utilizado para la votación temprana y la votación en el Día de la Elección mediante comparecencia en persona. Cierto tipo de votación temprana podrá ser realizada por correo. SECCIÓN 4: El Distrito también utilizará una Estación Central de Escrutinio (la Estación) como lo dispone la Sección 127.001, y siguientes, con sus modificaciones, del Código Electoral de Texas. El Administrador, o la persona designada por él, queda en este acto nombrada Gerente de la Estación, y establecerá un plan por escrito para la operación ordenada de la Estación de conformidad con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas. La Junta en este acto autoriza al Administrador, o al designado por él, para nombrar al Juez Presidente de la Estación, el Supervisor de Tabulación, y el Programador de la Estación, y puede nombrar asistentes administrativos de la Estación según sea necesario o deseable. El Administrador publicará (o hará publicar) un aviso y realizará la comprobación del equipo de tabulación automática relativo a la Estación y llevará a cabo la instrucción de los oficiales y asistentes administrativos de la Estación conforme a las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas. SECCIÓN5: La papeleta oficial será preparada conforme a las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, con sus modificaciones, de manera de permitir a los electores que voten “A FAVOR” o “EN CONTRA” de la mencionada propuesta, la cual aparecerá en la papeleta básicamente como sigue a continuación: “LA EMISIÓN DE $38.500.000 EN BONOS POR PARTE DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE MINEOLA PARA INSTALACIONES ESCOLARES, Y EL ESTABLECIMIENTO DE UN IMPUESTO PARA EL PAGO DE DICHOS BONOS”. SECCIÓN 6: Se permitirá a todos los electores residentes del Distrito que cumplan con los requisitos votar en la Elección, y el Día de la Elección, dichos electores votarán en el lugar de votación designado. La Elección se celebrará y será conducida de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, con sus modificaciones, con la excepción de las disposiciones del Código de Educación de Texas, con sus modificaciones, y según lo exija la ley. En la medida que la ley lo exija, todos los aterialesm de la elección y los procedimientos relativos a la Elección estarán impresos tanto en inglés como en español. SECCIÓN 7: Una copia sustancial de esta Orden servirá como aviso adecuado de la Elección. Este aviso, incluyendo una traducción del mismo al español, será publicada al menos una vez en un periódico de circulación general en el Distrito, y dicha publicación tendrá lugar no más de 30 días y no menos de 10 días previos al Día de la Elección. Adicionalmente, este aviso, incluyendo una traducción del mismo al español, será fijado (i) en la cartelerautilizada para colocar avisos de las reuniones del Consejo no más de 21 días antes del Día de la Elección, (ii) en tres lugares públicos dentro de los límites del Distrito no más de 21 días antes del Día de la Elección, y (iii) en un sitio prominente de cada lugar de votación el Día de la Elección y durante cada votación. Adicionalmente, durante los 21 días previos al Día de la Elección, el Distrito mantendrá dicho aviso en su sitio de Internet de una manera prominente. SECCIÓN 8: Según lo exigido y de conformidad con la Sección 3.009(b)(5) y (7) hasta la (9) del Código Electoral de Texas, a partir del año fiscal que comienza el 1 de septiembre de 2016 el Distrito tenía pendiente un monto total de capital de deuda equivalente a $0,00; el monto total de interés adeudado sobre dichas obligaciones de deuda del Distrito hasta su respectivo vencimiento totalizaba $0,00; y el Distrito imponía una tasa de impuesto ad valorem de servicio de la deuda para sus obligaciones de deuda pendientes de $0,00 por cada $100 de valoración imponible calculada. Con base en las condiciones del mercado de bonos en la fecha de la decisión de esta Orden por el Consejo, la tasa máxima de interés para cualquier serie de bonos autorizados en la Elección es de 4,35% (expresado como tasa de interés efectiva neta aplicable a cualquier serie de bonos). Los bonos que son el objeto de esta Elección tendrán un vencimiento serial o de otra forma durante un número de años especificado (pero no más de 40 años a partir de su fecha), como lo exige la ley aplicable de Texas, aunque el Distrito estima que, con base en las condiciones actuales del mercado de bonos, dichos bonos se amortizarán en un período de 31 años a partir de su respectiva fecha de emisión. La tasa máxima estimada de interés neto efectivo y el período de amortización que anteceden son solo estimaciones, proporcionados para cumplir con las leyes de Texas, y no operan como tope de la tasa de interés anual a la cual se pueda vender cualquier serie de bonos autorizados en la Elección, ni corresponden al período de amortización para los bonos objeto de esta Elección. SECCIÓN 9: El Consejo autoriza al Presidente, el Consejo de Administración, el Superintendente Escolar, o al respectivo designado de cualquiera de dichas partes, a negociar y celebrar uno o más contratos electorales conjuntos, contratos de servicios electorales, y/o contratos o convenios similares con el Condado, actuando por y a través del Administrador, y cualesquiera Participantes si ello fuera deseado o requerido para cumplir con la ley aplicable, según lo permita y de conformidad con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, con sus modificaciones. Adicionalmente, el Consejo autoriza al Presidente, el Consejo de Administración, el Superintendente Escolar, o al designado respectivo de cualquiera de dichas partes, a realizar las modificaciones técnicas de esta Orden que sean necesarias para cumplir con la ley de Texas o ley federal aplicable, o para cumplir con la intención del Consejo, como se evidencia en este aviso. Mediante la incorporación de todos los términos necesarios para un contrato electoral conjunto, esta Orden pretende satisfacer la Sección 271.002(d) del Código Electoral de Texas, con sus modificaciones, sin ninguna decisión adicional del Consejo de Administración. Las SECCIONES 10 A 15 de la Orden se refieren a cuestiones de los procedimientos relacionados con su adopción, tales como la inclusión de los antecedentes, la declaración de inexistencia de conflictos con acciones previas del Distrito, la aplicabilidad y el ejercicio de las leyes de Texas y de las leyes federales, la adopción de la resolución judicial en una junta debidamente convocada y celebrada, la validez por separado en caso de que existan disposiciones invalidas y la fecha de entrada en vigor (después de la aprobación). POR LO TANTO, se tomará nota de todos los asuntos y hechos que se indican en el Aviso de Elección que antecede. /s/ Kyle Gully, Secretario, Consejo de Administración, Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mineola. Anexo A: Información De La Circunscripción Y La Votación Para El Día De La Elección Día de la Elección: 7 de noviembre de 2017. Sitios de Votación el Día de la Elección abiertos de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Jueces Presidentes: a ser nombrados por el Administrador.

Circunscripciones del Distrito Circunscripciones del Condado Lugares de Votación 1 1-1, 3-1 Carrol Green Civic Center - 602 McAllister St., Quitman, Texas 75783 2 1-4 Harold Simmons Community Center - 5921 FM 779, Golden, Texas 75444 3 2-1, 2-2, 2-3 Mineola City Hall - 300 Greenville Hwy., Mineola, Texas 75773 4 3-2 Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department -126 P.R. 7869, Holly Lake Ranch, Texas 75765 5 3-3 Hawkins Community Center - 320 Lynch St., Hawkins, Texas 75765

Anexo B : Votación Temprana Para El Distrito La votación temprana comienza el lunes 23 de octubre de 2017, y finaliza el viernes 3 de noviembre de 2017. Asistente Administrativo de Votación Temprana, William Bjork, Edificio Administrativo Escolar del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mineola, 1000 West Loop 564, Mineola, Texas 75773. Asistentes Administrativos Adjuntos de Votación Temprana: Lisa Allen, MaryAnn Roseberry, Laura Flournoy, Sara West. Juez Presidente de la Junta de Votación Temprana: Dorothy Culver. Los electores con derecho a votar en votación temprana mediante su comparecencia personal en la elección para la modificación de la constitución pueden hacerlo en el Juzgado del Condado de Wood en las fechas y horas publicadas en el sitio web del Condado: https://elections.mywoodcounty.com/. Lugar, Fechas y Horas del Principal Lugar de Votación Temprana Edificio de Administración Escolar del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Mineola - 1000 West Loop 564 - Mineola, Texas 75773 Fechas Horas Lunes, 23 octubre de 2017 hasta el viernes 27 octubre de 2017 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Lunes, 30 octubre de 2017 hasta el viernes 3 noviembre de 2017 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Votación Temprana por Correo Las solicitudes para votar por correo deberán ser recibidas a más tardar a la hora del cierre (4:00 p.m.) el viernes, 27 de octubre de 2017. Se deberá enviar las solicitudes a: William Bjork, Edificio de Administración Escolar del MISD, 1000 West Loop 564, Mineola, Texas 75773, email:[email protected]. Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, October 18, 2017 11A Obituaries

REV. CAROLYN JACKSON ALLBRITTON He was preceded in death by his par- A.L. and Ethel Barker. She was a retired Crabb offi ciating. 1954-2017 ents and sisters, Juanita Rollins and day care operator. Burial followed at WINNSBORO - A memorial service Mary Nelson. She was preceded in death by her Kelsey Cemetery. for Rev. Carolyn Allbritt on, 62, Winns- Survivors include Maude Bledsoe; sib- parents; her husband, Benjamin Elmo Mrs. Swartz died boro, was held Saturday, October 14 at lings, Dickie Foster, Pansey McCarmack, Marrs; sons, Jerry and Ben Marrs and October 8, 2017. the First United Patsy Marsh, Linda Stephenson, TJ Fos- several siblings. She was born April Methodist Church ter, Sarah Jo Todd and Jackie Taylor. Survivors include daughter, Sherry 10, 1934, in Buf- in Winnsboro with Sharber, Sulphur Springs; son, Terry falo, New York Bishop Michael GARY DEAN HANCOCK Marrs, Pickton; sister, Dorothy Plyler, to Lawrence and McKee, Rev. Dr. 1935-2017 Washington State; seven grandchil- Garnet Brennan. Vic Casad and YANTIS - Funeral services for Gary dren; 14 great-grandchildren and eight She was a member Rev. Debbie Lyons Dean Hancock, 82, Yantis, were held great-great-grandchildren. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latt er offi ciating. Monday, October 9 at West Oaks Funeral Day Saints in Quitman. She was also a Burial followed Home Chapel with WANDA JO MARTIN member of The Litt le Rascals and played will follow on Sat- Shannon Hassell 1926-2017 Spanky’s litt le sister, Baby Jane. urday, October 21 and Craig Vance HALLSVILLE - Funeral services for She was preceded in death by her par- at 11 a.m. in the offi ciating. Wanda Jo Allen Martin, 91, of Halls- ents. Shiloh Cemetery in Honey Grove, Texas. Military grave- ville were held Saturday, October 14 Survivors include her husband, Cleo Rev. Allbritt on died October 12, 2017, side honors by at Beaty Funeral Swartz of Holly Lake Ranch; two sons, in Winnsboro. She was born December Hopkins County Home, Winnsboro Chris Swartz of Allen and Michael 5, 1954, in Rockwall to James and Bett y Military Coalition with Henry Suche Swartz of Plano; daughter, Shari Swartz , Jo Eddings. She was pastor of First Unit- followed at Yantis offi ciating. Burial Holly Lake Ranch; six grandchildren ed Methodist Church in Winnsboro and Cemetery. followed at Har- and 12 great-grandchildren. served congregations in Ladonia/Pecan Mr. Hancock mony Cemetery in Gap, Alvord, Greenville and Wolfe died October 6, Winnsboro. RANDY WAYNE WHITE City. She also taught in Caddo Mills and 2017, in Sulphur Springs. He was born Mrs. Martin died 1967-2017 Rockwall. April 10, 1935, in Vivian, Louisiana to October 11, 2017, QUITMAN - Funeral services for She was preceded in death by her fa- Elder and Clara Hancock. He served in in Tyler. She was Randy White, 50, of Quitman, was held ther. the U.S. Navy, was a member of Yantis born July 7, 1926, in Thursday, October 12 at Lowe Funeral Survivors include her husband, Dan Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge & Winnsboro to the Home with Rev. Allbritt on, Winnsboro; mother, Wilma Shriners. He worked for Amoco and BP late Paul and Annice Anderson. She was Fred Morrow and Holley, Honey Grove; son, Jordan Jack- for over 30 years. a homemaker and member of the First Rod Skelton offi - son, Dallas; daughter, Alana Liane, Dal- He was preceded in death by his par- United Methodist Church of Winnsboro. ciating. Burial fol- las and four grandchildren. ents; a son, Michael Adams and brother, She was preceded in death by her hus- lowed at Myrtle Memorial contributions may be direct- Kennon Hancock. band Buford Allen who died in 1988, Springs Cemetery. ed to The First United Methodist Church Survivors include his wife, Dorris; a husband, Frank Martin in 2003 as well as Mr. White died of Winnsboro. son, Charles “Butch” Adams, Sulphur her brother, Barney Anderson. October 8, 2017. He Springs; daughters, Deana Graham, An- Survivors include daughters, Paula was born May 9, RENALDA MAE BROWN drews, Texas, Kay Hudson of Saltillo, Irby, Winnsboro, Rita Bowen, Hallsville; 1967, in Quitman to 1947-2017 Brenda Taylor, Tyler; 11 grandchildren fi ve grandchildren; 13 great-grandchil- Billy Wayne White WINNSBORO - Funeral services and 28 great-grandchildren. dren and fi ve great-great-grandchildren. and Gloria Jean for Renalda Mae Brown, 70, Winns- In lieu of fl owers, donations may be Mize. He was a lifelong resident of Quit- boro were held Thursday, October 12 JAN LANAGAN made to Hospice of East Texas or the First man and worked for Burgos Painting. at Beaty Funeral 1940-2017 United Methodist Church in Winnsboro. Survivors include his wife, Carmen Home, Winnsboro WINNSBORO - A celebration of life White, Quitman; father and stepmother, with Revs. Troy for Jan Lanagan, 76, Winnsboro was held JULIE SWARTZ Billy Wayne and Billie White, Quitman; Hollingsworth, Saturday, October 14 at Beaty Funeral 1934-2017 two stepsons, Rick Burgos, Mineola Jack Culpepper Home Chapel in HOLLY LAKE RANCH - Funeral ser- and Isiah Burgos, Tucson, Arizona; two and Terry Bolton Winnsboro with vices for Julie Swartz , 83, Holly Lake brothers, Wes White, Marshall and Lance offi ciating. Father Gary Hill Ranch, were held Saturday, October 14 White, Quitman; sister, Sheila Webber, Burial followed offi ciating. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latt er Day Quitman; four grandchildren and nu- at Harmony Cem- Mrs. Lanagan Saints, Quitman with Bishop Wayne merous other relatives and friends. etery in Hopkins died October 10, County. 2017, in Winns- Mrs. Brown died boro. She was BILLY BURKETT FORTUNE October 9, 2017, in Winnsboro. She was born November born May 7, 1947 in Sulphur Springs 17, 1940, in Dallas 1924 - 2017 to James and Lillie Hearn. She was a to the late Marrion member of Winterfi eld Baptist Church and Kitt y Ledbet- funeral service for Billy Burkett Fortune, Colonel (Ret.) in Pickton. She was a nurse and retired ter. She was a member of Francis Epis- AUnited States Air Force, 93, of Pollok, TX, was held at from Trinity Mission Nursing and Re- copal Church in Winnsboro and was re- 10:00a.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 in the chapel of Downs hab. tired from the healthcare industry. Funeral Home, Marshall, TX, with Rev. John McGuire She was preceded in death by her par- She was preceded in death by her hus- officiating. Interment followed the service in Andrews ents; sons, Jerald Brown and a brother, band of 58 years, Dick Lanagan, and her Cemetery, Karnack, TX. Mr. Fortune passed away Saturday, James Hearn. parents. October 07, 2017 at his home. Survivors include daughters, Malissa She is survived by daughters, Allison Simmons, Pickton and Audrey Beard Wilson and Leslie Cook; a son, Blake La- Billy Burkett Fortune was born June 03, 1924 in Smithville, Texas of Winnsboro; fi ve grandchildren; three nagan; sister, Marrion Carden; her broth- to Ray and Ella Mae Burkett Fortune. He was a graduate of Mineola sisters, Myria Jane Odell, Pickton, Eldora er, Wesley Ledbett er; nine grandchildren High School class of 1942. While in high school Billy enjoyed and excelled in sports, Tedford, Sulphur Springs, Olga Radney, and fi ve great-grandchildren. specifically football. After graduation he attended Texas A&M University from 1942 – Como and a brother, Ransford Hearn, Memorials may be directed to the St. 1944. In 1945 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps. During this time Billy attended the Como. Francis Church Scholarship Fund. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs where he graduated as 2nd Lieutenant. Early on Billy realized his love of flying, his love of country and those two things together shaped JAMES FOSTER IRENE MARRS much of his future. After his graduation from the academy, Billy relocated to Barksdale Air Force Base where he served as a pilot instructor. It was during this time his life would 1958-2017 1923-2017 forever change. Billy met a beautiful young lady and his future bride, Betsy Jane Hartzo. WINNSBORO-Funeral services for MINEOLA - A memorial to celebrate In 1947 he was deployed to Okinawa, Japan and Korea. Everyday overseas Billy had two the life of James “Pug” Foster, 59, Min- Irene Marrs, 94, of Winnsboro were held missions, to serve his country honorably and return to Betsy. He succeeded at both and eola, will be held Sunday, October on April 23, 1948 Billy married the love of his life at Karnack Baptist Church. Shortly at his home on 15 at Beaty Funeral after their marriage they relocated to San Antonio where Billy was stationed at Lackland November 11 at 2 Home, Winnsboro Air Force Base. He then became a flight instructor at Perrin Air Force Base in Sherman, p.m. Friends and with Rev. James Texas. In 1950 he was discharged from the Air Force but remained active in the Air Force family are invited Ross offi ciating. Reserve. to att end. Burial followed Mr. Foster died at the New Pickton After Billy’s active military discharge, which would not be the end of his military October 10, 2017. Cemetery in Pick- career, Billy and Betsy relocated to Fayetteville, Arkansas where Billy studied industrial He was born July ton. engineering. He graduated in January of 1953 and immediately went to work for the 27, 1958, in Dallas Mrs. Marrs died Arkansas Louisiana Gas Company in their planning and distribution department in to the late James October 9, 2017, Shreveport, Louisiana. During this time while still active in the Air Force Reserve Billy “Cott on” and Mar- in Winnsboro. She was promoted to Colonel and served as the Squadron Commander for the 917th Combat cie Foster. was born August 5, 1923, in Lemesa to Support Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base. In 1972, Billy and Betsy relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas where he assumed the role of planning and distribution for the state of Arkansas at the ARKLA Gas Company. At the time of his retirement from ARKLA Gas JACK SAUER in 1982, Billy was a registered engineer in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. Following retirement Billy continued to work in the oil and gas industry forming small independent 1929 - 2017 oil and gas companies.

ack Sauer born to Jessie Crowley Sauer and John Clifford Two years after his civilian retirement, in 1984, Billy retired from the United States Air JSauer on September 23, 1929 in St. Louis, MO. and Force after a lifetime of respectable and honorable service to his country. At the time of passesd away on October 14, 2017. He was preceded his retirement Billy had obtained the rank of Colonel. Upon retirement they relocated in death by his parents, one brother, Jerry, and one to Marshall where they were member of Central Baptist Church and Billy served as a granddaughter, Victoria Lynn. Deacon. Prior to his retirement Billy had the opportunity to participate in a once in a Jack attended school in Missouri and the University of life time experience. Billy was the co-pilot of the first ever military plane flown into a Arizona in Tucson. He served four years in the Air Force hurricane. He would later recount the story stating, it was like flying a plane under water. during the Korean war. After many years of hard work and dedicated service to his country Billy would begin Jack met his soulmate Mary while attending Calvary Baptist Church to settle into retirement with his wife Betsy. They began to travel the states and abroad. in Irving and married on December 10, 1955. They loved their trips to the Hawaiian Island of Maui, Europe, and Israel. While Billy Jack and Mary had five children. Jack was proud of his children and that they were born and Betsy enjoyed their travels, the memories made with their grandchildren and great- again Christians, loved each other and loved to get together for family meals. grandchildren were the best and most cherished of all. Jack and Mary loved to travel. Jack worked for Braniff Airlines for 30 years which gave them the opportunity to travel. He also worked for a Middle East Airline for 5 1/2 years. Surviving Mr. Fortune are his daughters, Pam Martinez and husband, Richard of Lufkin, After retirement he enjoyed traveling with the family. and Ann Fortune of Karnack; sisters, Betty McGuire and husband, Pete of Garrison, Jack loved life and was a proud father, a good friend, hard worker and an avid sports fan. Dorothy Hayner and husband, George of Lampasas; sister-in-law, Emma Fortune of He and Mary fell in love with the East Texas piney woods and especially their little spot of Marshall; grandchildren, Leigh Moorman and husband, Craig of Cypress, Melanie Shirley land east of Mineola that they named “Pine Grove”. and husband, Keith of Pollok, Katie Daniels, and Sara Daniels; great-grandchildren, Jack was an ordained deacon and a trusting follower of Jesus Christ. He and Mary joined Aidan, Bishop, and Cadence Moorman, and Ashton and Lincoln Shirley. First Baptist Church of Mineola shortly after moving to Mineola and have been members Mr. Fortune was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betsy; brothers, Lewis W. for 25 years. They love Don Lay and the Sunday School Class they attended. Fortune and Gordon Lincoln Fortune; and niece Katrinna Hayner. Jack leaves behind his beloved wife, Mary; daughters, Leigh and husband Randy Foster The family would like to thank Renee, Trisha and Charlotte, the Visiting Angels and his of Mineola, Lisa and husband Greg Jones of Florence, SC; sons, Neal and wife Marcy of caretaker, Amber and the members of Hospice of the Pines all of whom were very caring Mineola, David and wife Jenny of Mineola, Alan and wife Bonnie of Kaufman, TX; 15 and attentive to Mr. Fortune’s needs. grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was Thursday, October 19, 2017 at First Baptist Church, Mineola. Service In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Gideons International, followed at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, Mineola with Bro. Dale Walker and P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC. 20090-7251 or the University of Arkansas Chaplain Mark Massey officiating. Interment was at Cedars Memorial Gardens Cemetery Engineering Scholarship Fund at 1 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR. 72701-1201 following the service. Serving as Pallbearers were Keith Shirley, Craig Moorman, John Fortune, Paul Fortune, In lieu of flowers, family has requested donations be made to Hospice of East Texas or Justin Milam, and Jerry McGuire. Honorary Pallbearers were Ashton Shirley, First Baptist Church, Mineola, TX. Lincoln Shirley, Aidan Moorman, Bishop Moorman, and Cadence Moorman. 12A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The Brownsboro band performs during the 2017 Mineola Marching Festival. BELOW: Display table of tro- $ÀOPRQWKH0LQHROD6ZLQJHU·V&OXE7ULDOV7KHFDVHWKDWWRUH:RRG&RXQW\DSDUW phies given to top rated band at the 2017 Mineola Marching Festival. (Monitor photos by Quinton Lilley)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21ST at 7pm Liberty Hall Theater, Downtown Tyler Tickets at the door or at Eventbrite: Booger Red. $5 Special appearance by the real defendants, including Patrick “Booger Red” Kelly. ZZZIDFHERRNFRPERRJHUUHGÀOP expert panel of judges,” E. Lee, Marshall, Lin- Tunnell said via email dale, Sulphur Springs Bands last week. and Pleasant Grove high From page 1A The festival also served school bands.      as a fundraiser for the Some of the furthest to bring people to our Mineola band and bene- traveling bands drove great town and allow fi ts all band students in over an hour to Mineo- our students and many grades sixth through 12. la to compete including 

  
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Quitman’s Lady Bulldogs kept their perfect District 12-3A record unblemished (10-0) with a straight set win over Alba-Golden by the scores of 25-21, 25-20, 25-15. The fi rst two games were close as the Lady Panthers fought to stay in the game. Quitman started slow, but powerful kills by Kaci Raley, Madalyn Spears and Molly Tan- ner were too much to overcome. Quitman’s hustle accounted for over 60 digs in the three sets. Those digs kept the ball in play and enabled one of East Texas’ premier sett ers, Cammie Hicks, time to view the court and make excellent sets for the hitt ers. Cammie Hicks Sophomore Jentri Jackson led the team with 16 digs in the match while libero Abby Cameron Sorenson (15) splits two defenders after making a reception Friday night against Farmersville. (Photos courtesy Gene’s Photography) Dobbs did a great job on the back line and from the serving line. The Lady Panthers were led by the hustle and de- fensive play of libero Lindsey Roberts and strong net Defensive secondary leads Jackets to win play from Ginny Carson, Kenzie Chadwick and Han- nah Ellis. By QUINTON LILLEY Franks (who start on de- In the fi rst set Quitman led early on two consecutive [email protected] fense for the Jackets) are just sophomores but made See QUITMAN, Page 6B The Mineola Yellowjack- impact plays. Castleber- ets beat the Farmersville ry had two interceptions, Farmers 35-14 on Friday while Franks added an- and with the win the Jack- other early in the second ets remain unbeaten in quarter. District 7 Class 3A. Head Coach Luke Black- In a game that saw two well said he was extreme- teams at least two touch- ly pleased with how hard downs per game all sea- both sophomores worked son, it was the Mineola during the week leading secondary that came up up to their game Friday. big for the Yellowjackets. Blackwell said he was Cole Castleberry and happy their hard work Wylie Franks combined paid off during the game. for three interceptions that “I think both of those kept Mineola in the game guys played really well for early as their off ense took us! Obviously, Cole had a while to get going. two big (interceptions) The Jacket defense as for us. He also had sever- a whole was stifl ing the al good tackles, a pivotal entire game as they shut pass break up, and was a down the Farmer off ense contributor for us off en- in the second half not al- sively as well,” Blackwell lowing a single point. said. Both Castleberry and He went on to say, “Wi- ley played a key role in Cole Castleberry (9) leaps over a our defensive scheme this Farmersville receiver for his sec- week. He did a really nice ond interception in the first half of job of what we were ask- Mineola’s game against the Farm- Lady Panther Lindsey Roberts digs out a Quitman kill attempt in Tues- ers Friday night. See JACKETS, Page 6B day’s district game. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) Mineola graduate Utley earns top marksman award By QUINTON LILLEY The next big match will be shot made him nervous, but [email protected] in March which will be a re- he quickly corrected his wind gional championship. There call and took each shot one at Justin Utley, 32, has always will also be another state a time for the remainder of had a sharp eye and a quick championship in May, nation- the shoot off . Utley has par- trigger. He began shooting at als come quickly after that in ticipated in shooting competi- the young age of 14. So when July. tions since 2000 and winning he won the Texas State shoot- Utley, who graduated from the President’s 100 has always ing contest two weeks ago it Mineola High School in 2003. been a major achievement for was not much surprise to any- He is has been a police offi cer him. one who knew him. in Tyler since 2011 refl ected Utley also added that he “This is my eighth state on what went through his wants to continue competing championship to win. My mind during the competition. in events like these, and they performance at the past State “I’ve always had an interest help him be bett er prepared as match was prett y good. There in law enforcement, and had a a person in law enforcement. was a couple of stages I felt I lot of friends in the fi eld. “I’ve got to keep trying to could have done bett er but “My fi rst shot was a nine win other ones,” Utley said. overall (it was) a good perfor- and after that I saw a few oth- Utley also won the Pietro- mance,” Utley said. er shooters shoot a nine, so I forte Trophy, reserved for the Ironically Utley received a (refocused) and didn’t drop high scoring civilian. He won Justin Utley on the left with the Trophy and the match director (Keith Stephens) who is nearly perfect score of 794 out anymore point,” Utley said. with a national record of 986- on the right. of 800. According to Utley the fi rst 42x. COACHES CORNER Quitman Head Football Coach Bryan Oakes

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MINEOLA 975 W State Loop 564 COUNTRY CLUB Mineola, TX 75773 REMODEL CELEBRATION st Saturday - October 21 The Mineola Middle and High School girls cross country team members are, from left, Keilee Riley, Kapri Riley, Autumn Chamberlain, Shylah Kratzmeyer, Sarah Jenkins, Gigi Gutierrez and Cloey Garcia. Kneeling are Alyssa Lankford and Rosalinda Marquez. (Courtesy photos) Starting at 6:00 p.m. ADMISSION $10.00 per person Three third place finishes for Mineola X-Country teams Children 12 & Under Free By QUINTON LILLEY [email protected] y RESTAURANT AVAILABLE Entertainment by y LIGHT SNACKS IN THE BAR The Blandelles Varsity girls cross country runner Al- Any questions? Contact the Pro Shop. yssa Lankford paced (903)-569-2472 the Mineola Yellow- jacket cross country team as they earned Make sure your three third place fi n- Baby, house is ishes at their meet held Monday Oct. 9 It’s Winter Ready! in Mineola. Call us for delivery! Mineola’s high Warm school varsity boys, middle school girls 903-763-4000 and middle school Inside! boys fi nished in third place overall. Lankford was the Wood County Automatic Gas The MHS cross country only runner on her team members are team to fi nish in the KƉĞƌĂƟŶŐ^ŝŶĐĞϭϵϱϮ (above) from left, Jose top three as she fi n- ZĞƐŝĚĞŶƟĂůΘŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů Garcia, Devin Rojas, Propane ished third in her re- ZŽƵƚĞĞůŝǀĞƌŝĞƐ Carlos Galaz, David gional fi nal race with Amador, Scout Parker a time of 13:56.13. and Josh Lee. Not 209 E. Goode • Quitman, TX 75783 On the varsity boys Store Hours: Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. pictured were Anna Westberry and Riley side David Amador Fowler. had a solid perfor- RIGHT: The Mineola mance as he fi nished Middle School cross eighth with a time country boys are, from of 18:37.18. Carlos left, Christian Mar- Galaz rounded out tinez, Camden King, the top 10 fi nishers Caden Mosher and in the boy’s varsity Dalton Anders. Bottom division with a time row are Alex Castillo, of 18:54.47. Royer Marquez and Not pictured were Anna Ryder Parker. Westberry and Riley Fowler.

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In a match that saw lots of digs and de- fensive play from both sides, the Grand Saline Lady Indians proved to have more consistent off ensive fi repower at key moments that propelled them to a three-set win against the Mineola Lady Jackets. With scores of 25-18, 25-22 and 25-13 the Lady Jackets simply made too many mistakes late in each set to keep pace. In opposing fashion to how the Lady Jackets have played to start most of their matches, Mineola played well from the opening serve as both teams batt led with great defensive plays and long ral- lies most of the time ending in a hitt ing error by one team or the other. Midway through the fi rst set Mineo- la was very much competing with the third place team in their district being down only two points at 10-12. Jessiah Riley was on her game early as she had two huge spikes that paced the Mineola off ense from the outside. However as the fi rst set continued Kiley Banks (4) digs a ball in the first set of Mineola’s match at Grand Saline High School last Tuesday. (Monitor photo by Quinton Lilley) Mineola’s passing and hitt ing errors she believes the team’s struggles have continued while Grand Saline began been mostly self-infl icted. to make less and less mistakes as they “It’s not a matt er of what others are gain momentum winning the fi rst set doing, it’s a matt er of what we are not by seven. doing. We are not consistent in doing In the second set Mineola’s net play anything (on the court) which kicks us seemed to be more eff ective with Sabria in the tail every time.(This problem) Dean and Tahjae Black both scoring and goes back to being mentally tough blocking. Grand Saline also helped out enough to handle the good, the bad, the Lady Jackets in the second set with the great, the not great and being able a bevy of unforced hitt ing and service to rally from point to point,” VanCleave errors that kept the game within one said via email. point at 21-20 late in the set. Kiley Banks had a team high 13 digs, The Lady Jackets went on to lose the Sabria Dean led the team with fi ve kills, set by three points after a number of and Tahjae Black tied the team high hitt ing errors and huge block by Grand with one block. Saline’s double blocking scheme. The Lady Jackets also lost on Friday In the third set the Lady Jackets got off against Edgewood in three sets. With to a slow start and could not recover as scores of 9-25, 19-25 and 18-25. Quitman received the Spirit Ball from KMOO Friday and Scott’s Quitman Pharmacy donated $100 to the Quit- they were held to a match low 13 points. The Lady Jackets are now 0-9 in dis- man Athletic Booster Club prior to the Lady Bulldog volleyball game Friday. (Monitor photo by Brandi Box) Head Coach Kerry VanCleave said trict play.

Lake Fork Weekly Fishing Report (October 9-15) ..indness ttage By JOHN MORRIS Resale Store Hours: Food Pantry Hours: It was another beautiful week here at Lake Fork. Monday - Friday 9-4 p.m. Monday – Friday 9-3:30 p.m. The weather was still warm; therefore, the water tem- Saturday 9–1 p.m. *Pre-Qualification peratures did not change this week. The water tem- Closed Sun. Required* peratures were 82 to 85 degrees most of the week. 316 E. Broad St. / Mineola / 903-569-9197 The water clarity is still stained in most of the lake www.kindnesskottage.com except down in the lower end by the damn. The bass fi shing was fare this week. Several fi shing techniques were being used to catch bass all the way from jigs to wacky worms. The drop shot rig seemed MEALS ON WHEELS to be a big a popular way to catch the bett er numbers Quitman of fi sh. We used the Zoom green pumpkin and toma- THIS WEEK’S MENUS: to fi nesse worms on the drop shot rig. We continued Thursday, Oct. 19 - Turkey Taco Meat, Pharmacy to use the Zoom watermelon candy red trick worm Lettuce & Tomato, Ranch Beans, Flour Tortilla, on our wacky set up in the hydrilla. Hot Oranges & Pineapple, Milk / Taco Sauce Scott’s Now for those who are fi shing the Berkley tourna- ment this coming weekend, the Havoc watermelon Friday, Oct. 20 - BBQ Pork Rib Patty, Baked red and watermelon candy Bott om Hopper works Beans, Apple Cobbler, Wheat Bread, Milk great on your wacky rig. Do not forget to put a nail in the head of either the Zoom Trick worm or the Havoc Monday, Oct. 22- Grilled Chicken W /Gravy, Bott om Hopper and dye the tails chartreuse. Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Texas Bread, For the jig anglers, the black and blue and blue Fresh Fruit, Milk gill colors were the best producers. We used the 3/4 ounce Santone jigs in 18 to 20 foot of water on creek Tuesday, Oct. 23 - Betty Patty W /Gravy, Garlic bends and isolated brush piles. Whipped Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread, The white bass are still scatt ered out all over the Nutty Buddy, Milk lake. For the best success look for them off main lake points in 28 to 30 foot of water. Minnows are the best Wednesday, Oct. 24 - TBA way to catch them. The crappie fi shing was really good again this Meals on Wheels - Ph.: (903) 497-1162 week. Minnows were the most popular way to catch Email: [email protected] them; however, the Bubba’s Bait white with orange Randy White Pharm. D. tail 1/8 ounce crappie jig caught bigger crappies. The Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks bite was light so you had to pay att ention to the line. Proud to be your hometown pharmacy Look for them in 20 to 24 foot of water on isolated 310 E Goode St | Quitman, TX 75783 brush piles. No catfi sh report this week. FREE delivery Drive thru 903-763-9600 The Berkley tournament is this week. Have a safe Monday thru Friday 8:30 - 6:00 | Saturday 8:30 - 12:00 fi shing week. 125 E. Broad St.- Mineola y 903-569-3882 WOOD COUNTY

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Mineola Country Club SENIOR GOLF REPORT Results for Mineo- Smartt , John Tanner la Country Club Se- and Rod Wagner with nior Golf Scramble on 59 for 12 under par. Thursday, Oct. 12 were: And Gary Milam , Two teams tied for David Cartwright, Wil- fi rst place: Jimmy lie Boyles, Roger Stai. Veterans who participated in Project Healing Waters are shown in front of the outdoor cooker donated by Ray and Beth Bray. They are, from left, David Inbody, JAY MACLIN James Barnes, Ray Bray, Cody Bennett and Scott Palamino. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) Owner 903-569-7650 Healing Waters Project comes to Lake Fork By LARRY TUCKER Nam and I hope that all things work out for all of us INDUSTRIAL • COMMERCIAL • OILFIELD [email protected] vets... I am going to meet with my unit from Nam in • • RESIDENTIAL TRENCHING BACKHOE SERVICE May of this year and I’m glad to have had this expe- Tracy Maclin They come to fi sh and the healing begins. rience. Thanks to Jerry Walker of Healing Waters for Secretary - 903-569-7619 P.O. Box 74 The offi cial name is North Texas Project Healing Wa- inviting me and gett ing to see what Healing Waters [email protected] Mineola, TX 75773 ters and Veteran Johnny Walker hosts the event at Lake does for us veterans.” Fork. Walker is now the director of the North Texas or- Jerry Walker is Johnny Walker’s brother. He took ganization. This year’s event was held on Oct. 7. part in the program a couple of years ago and is now “We take any soldier, from any active in the organization. “You have a Basketball Season branch of service, of any gender and guy who is an amputee or has PTSD, is Coming!! we try to get them out to diff erent and we get him out there in the water places and teach them how to fl y fi sh. and he gets a boost. It’s good physical YƵŝƚŵĂŶzŽƵƚŚ&ŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶ It’s one of those things you must con- therapy, and then there’s the emotion- centrate. It helps them relax, it kind of al part,” Jerry Walker noted. “There 3-6th grades League Signups pushes all that other stuff out of the is nothing like being out there in the way. It brings some of these guys to- water and you are able to think clear- Sunday, October 22nd gether and helps them fi nd what they ly and just feel the peace come over Youthtober Fest @ Dawson Park need,” Walker said. “They are able to you.” th start the networking process of heal- Cody Bennett fi shed in this year’s Wednesday, October 25 ing. There is nothing like being in out Trunk or Treat @ Methodist Church healing Waters event and is active in there and being able to have some another veteran’s organization which Tuesday, October 31st peace and quiet. We had four men this serves PTSD victims. “I met Johnny ,ĂƵŶƟŶŐŝŶƚŚĞWĂƌŬΛ:ŝŵ,ŽŐŐWĂƌŬ time, but the time before we hosted fe- (Walker) at another event serving vet- male vets.” erans. And he invited me to Healing &ŽƌŵŽƌĞŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ The residents of Highland Shores Waters,” Bennett said. “I am really Rodney Kieke • 972.849.3050 RV Park on the east side of Lake Fork glad I made it to this program. Being host a big barbecque dinner after the out there on the lake fi shing gives a veterans fi nish fi sh. “The wonderful Johnny Walker man time to think and contemplate people of Highland Shores make sure about his life. There is something these veterans are taken care of on Saturday evening. about water that is healing.” They are a wonderful group of folks who simply love Besides Barnes and Bennett , veterans David Inbody, these veterans and want to do something for them,” College Station, and Scott Palamino, Fort Worth, also Walker said. “Tony Parker at the Minnow Bucket also fi shed in the event. “This has been a great time and stepped up for us this time giving the veterans a place everybody here has been so nice. I appreciate what ev- for the night free of charge. It’s people like that who eryone has done for us,” Palamino said. make this successful.” The event was also highlighted by the unveiling of a Viet Nam veteran James Barnes att ended his fi rst huge outdoor cooker donated by Highland Shores res- Healing Waters event. “Healing Waters was great idents Ray and Beth Bray. “We love our veterans and ƵƚŽŵĂƟĐ'ĂƚĞƐͮŚĂŝŶůŝŶŬ Since coming back from Nam, I never thought that just wanted to do something for them,” Ray Bray said. much about all the things I did in Nam. I was just The national organization distributes fl y tying and tŽŽĚWƌŝǀĂĐLJͮKƌŶĂŵĞŶƚĂů glad to get to go fi shing with these great guys. I never fl y fi shing equipment to the local programs. Local thought that much about what I did, it was just my volunteers contribute gear, time and expertise. The job. Healing Waters made me think of what I did in program is dedicated to the physical and emotional Nam,” Barnes explained. “All the guys at Healing Wa- rehabilitation of disabled active military service per- ters were very nice. It has been 50 years since I was in sonnel and disabled veterans through fl y fi shing and associated activities including education and outings. The project provides basic fl y fi shing, fl y casting, fl y tying and rod building classes. Fishing trips, both one Watkins Insurance day and multi-day, are also provided free of charge to GROUPG participants. P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 The volunteers teach classes on an ongoing, long- (Across From Wal-Mart) term basis. It is much more than a one-day fi shing trip. For many participants, particularly disabled veterans, Nic Watkins the socialization and camaraderie of the classes are Licensed Agent just as important as the fi shing outings, and provide Quitman, TX • PO Box 102 them a new activity. Ph. 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Gabe Martin Open Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 2795 Co Rd 3480, Alba 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola Forest Hill Baptist Church 903-473-4064 903-569-3872 1880 TX-37, Quitman Pastor Jerry Jackson Jr. Joe Adams, Pastor (903) 967-3420 Enon Baptist Church Rose Hill Baptist Church Pastor Keith Prather The Employees of 7133 TX-182, Alba 1420 CR 2460, Mineola Mt. Calvary Baptist (903) 765-2014 (903) 569-5746 1119 E. G Goode St., Quitman Pastor - Reggie Day Pastor Jeff Thompson 903-967-2392 Watkins Insurance Group First Baptist Church of Alba Sand Springs Baptist Church Darrell Pixley 219 E. Holly, Alba 3208 C.R. 2330, Mineola Muddy Creek Baptist urges everyone to attend BUILDING MATERIALS 903-765-2471 (903) 569-9350 FM 69, Quitman Pastor Kelly B. Burton Pastor Nick Kerry 903-967-3384 the church of their choice! 401 S. Pacific • Mineola • 903-569-5423 Lake Fork Baptist Silver Lake Baptist Church Jerry Williams 9483 W. FM 515, Alba 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola Myrtle Springs Baptist 903-473-9523 (903) 569-2433 2185 FM 2225, Quitman Pastor Perry Crisp Pastor Mike Sullivan David Cook Quitman Flower Shop/Gifts St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church 903-878-2504 Lowe Funeral Home CHURCH OF CHRIST 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 627 E. Lane • 903-763-2922 Alba Church of Christ (903) 569-8722 New Life Baptist Fellowship Off Hwy. 69, Alba Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd 7365 Main St., Quitman 1102 E. Goode • 763-2242 “Attend the Church John Ratliff 903-763-1405 Church of Christ of Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT Charles Brewster Dwayne & Lucy Lowe of Your Choice” 105 W. Holley St., Alba Lake Country Bible Church Rock Hill Baptist 903-765-9450 1402 N Pacific St, Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman Quitman, Texas George Filpansick (903) 569-5730 903-878-2762 Pastor Tony Rosas Ken Goodson METHODIST Whispering Hope Baptist Church Alba United Methodist CATHOLIC 155 S Farm Road 14, Quitman Hughes Appliance Paddy’s Autoworks 170 E Holley St, Alba St. Peter the Apostle (903) 967-3149 903-473-2411 Catholic Church Pastor Eddie Slaton Auto Repair Professionals Rev. Beverly Tune 203 Meadowbrook, Mineola & Air Conditioning 903- 569–3665 CHURCH OF CHRIST 3841 E. Hwy. 154 • 903-967-3799 Open NON-DENOMINATIONAL Pastor Lawrence Love Church of Christ Amazing Grace Fellowship Church 111 Winnsboro, Quitman 1305 W. Broad - Mineola Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 7405 US Hwy 69 E, Alba CHRISTIAN CHURCH 903-763-5544 Pastor Byron George First Christian Church Del Ussery 903-569-5440 or 903-569-6903 Open Door Church Disciples of Christ 633 CR1560, Alba 209 North Pacific, Mineola LATTER-DAY SAINTS DISCOUNT (903) 765-3587 903-569-2537 Church of Jesus Christ of B.D. Bohannoi Pastor Rick Son Latter-day Saints BUILDING 1128 E Goode St, Quitman MATERIALS Golden CHURCH OF CHRIST (903) 967-3533 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Broad St. Church of Christ Bishop Wayne Crabb 602 E. Goode • 903-763-2931 Cottonwood Assembly of God 440 West Broad, Mineola BUILDING MATERIALS - FLOORING SHINGLES SHEET Chad Lewis 903-763-5445 8481 FM 779, Golden 903-569-2046 METHODIST (903) 765-2675 Golden Church of Christ Brock’s Chapel Methodist METAL - DOORS CABINETS - WINDOWS 305 E. Goode St., Quitman Pastor: Otis Lee Golden 207 Clark Street, Quitman Open Monday-Saturday 8 a m to 5 p m 903-768-2712 903-763-4062 BAPTIST North Loop Church of Christ Linda McCullough Golden First Baptist Church 326 W FM 564, Mineola First United Methodist For all your insurance needs County Road 2940, Golden 903-569-3117 406 E Lane St, Quitman 903 768-2258 Clark Dugger (903) 763-4127 Pastor Ed Lewis Jamestown Church of Christ Rev. Keefe Cropper Dunahoe Insurance Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church 22022 FM1253, Mineola Liberty Methodist 205 County Road 2376, Golden (903) 569-0516 E. Goode St./Hwy. 154, Quitman Agency 135 NE Loop 564 - Mineola - 903-569-0180 903-768-2653 Mineola Church of Christ (903) 967-7691 Pastor Craig Kearby 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola Rev. Keefe Cropper Open 24 Hours 903- 569-5571 617 N. Broad • 903-569-6912 BIBLE INDEPENDENT Southside Church of Christ NON-DENOMINATIONAL Golden Bible Church 527 Read St., Mineola Church on the Rock CR 2290, Golden 903- 569-6812 302 S Main St, Quitman Kenneth L. Williams CPA (903) 768-2700 Malcolm Duncan (903) 763-4588 Autumn Wind Assisted David Jackson 308 N. Main • Quitman CHURCH OF CHRIST EPISCOPAL Country Fellowship Golden Church of Christ St. Dunstan’s Episcopal of Wood County Living of Winnsboro 903-763-4366 FM Rd. 779, Golden 800 N. Johnson, Mineola 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman 903-768-2712 903- 569-2478 Andrew McQueen We support our local community James Stringer The Rev. Thomas A. Pantle Living Water Fellowship 903-342-3388 2574 FM2088, Quitman METHODIST JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES (903) 967-2000 Golden United Methodist Jehovah’s Witnesses David Hartley 658 FM 1799, Golden Hwy. 69 South, Mineola Wood County Cowboy Church 903-768-2268 903-569-6370 3435 FM 2088, Quitman Pastor Jim Pickens 903-535-9155 METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN Chase Pope EPISCOPAL Family owned business for more than 60 continuous years Hawkins East Chapel CME Church PENTECOSTAL UNITED 1238 N Pacific St • Mineola, TX ASSEMBLY OF GOD 723 South Pacific, Mineola Victory Fellowship First Assembly of God 903-569-3624 United Pentecostal Church 903 569-5432 102 Hams St., Hawkins Pastor - Leonard Spurling 1600 N. State Hwy. 37, Quitman www.mineolaandcantoneyecare.com 903-769-3835 (903) 967-2628 MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 Pastor Don Majors METHODIST Pastor Keith Clark Packagers of Dried Beans, 1st United Methodist Church Peas, Rice, Popcorn, BAPTIST 612 N Newsom St, Mineola Sulphur Springs Coventry & Cameron P.C. Household Aluminum Liberty Baptist 569-5426 LUTHERAN 288 CR 3650, Hawkins Rev. Paul Thomasson Our Savior Lutheran Larry Coventry, CPA Foil & Plastic Wrap 903-769-2250 Smith Chapel Methodist 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs Pastor Bob Sexton 670 FM 1804, Mineola (903) 885-5787 125 Lipscomb (on the square) 903-569-9187 Timothy Eden 322 Freeman LUTHERAN Pastor Jim Pickens Quitman, TX 75783 Trinity Lutheran Church Johnson Chapel Methodist Winnsboro 903-569-2636 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins 224 Elliott, Mineola BAPTIST 903-763-4711 903-769-4065 903-569-9536 Cartwright Baptist Kyle Kirk Pastor Clara Gilbert 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro 903-967-2818 Keepit Mini Storage Kelly Drug PENTECOSTAL NAZARENE Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Pine Mills Pentecostal Church First Church of the Nazarene Crossroads Baptist Hwy. 69N (Next to KMOO) Hwy. 14, Hawkins 503 N. Line, Mineola 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 903-857-2527 903-569-3057 Pastor Terry Bolton 903-569-0400 Pastor M.D. Thornhill Rev. Randy Larpenteur. East Point Baptist Keypad Entry - 5’x10’ to 10’x30’ Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 5029 FM 2088, Winnsboro Locally Owned Holly Lake NON-DENOMINATIONAL Bro. James Scott Climate Control Units Available FREE DELIVERY CATHOLIC Bethel Worship Center Perryville Baptist Church lOXlO & 10X20 Holy Spirit Catholic Church 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro 1612 S. 2869, Holly Lake 903-569-8708 903-725-7729 Rev. Michael T. Snyder Rev. Kenneth Teo Little Hope Baptist Church Coventry Financial Group Dairy Queen 903-769-3235 Church of the Lakes CR 3990 and CR 3984, Winnsboro at Enchanted Lakes 430-502-5855 Larry Coventry, Certified Financial Planner Mineola 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Pastor James Young Jr. of Mineola ASSEMBLY OF GOD (903) 569-5101 Sharon Baptist Brian Coventry, Financial Advisor First Assembly of God Holy Ghost Central Church 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro 1917 N US Hwy 69 Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola 903-629-7202 125 Lipscomb (on the square) Quitman, TX 75783 903·569·5454 (903) 569-9882 903-768-2262 Perry Shirley Pastor Jerry Williams Pastor Rick Childers 903-763-4711 Iglesia Primera Mineola Christian Fellowship CATHOLIC Asamblea de Dios 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola St. Ann’s Catholic 511 N. Second, Mineola (903) 569-8884 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro WOOD COUNTY 903-569-5537 Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 903-629-7889 DOW AUTOPLEX 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola Mani Mathai ASPHALT BAPTIST 569-8388 Full Service GM Dealer Calvary Baptist Church Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding CHRISTIAN 779 FM 49, Mineola Spur on Ministries Central Christian Church Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 2124 County Road 2670 (903) 768-2313 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola 110 Sage St., Winnsboro 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola Pastor Donald Masters 863-697-0469 903-342-5883 Central Baptist Church Pastor Mike Fletcher F. Kevin Hollowell 903-569-2621 903.569.1833 602 N Line St, Mineola (903) 569-3203 PENTECOSTAL UNITED METHODIST First Baptist Church New Life Pentecostal Perryville Methodist Church Compliments of Blessed are the 204 N Johnson St, Mineola 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola FM 852, Perryville (903) 569-3873 903-569-5750 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro meek, for they Pastor Dr. Mark Neeley Pastor David Bethel Glenda Mendoza Kemp-Meek Freedom Baptist Church 155 CR 2201, Mineola SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST PRESBYTERIAN Manufacturing Co. Inc. will inherit the land. 903-638-8555 Seventh Day Adventist First Presbyterian Pastor Al Dusek 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola 302 S Chestnut St, Winnsboro Mineola, Tx. Matthew 5:5 Hainesville Baptist Church 903-569-6930 (903) 342-3011 “Strong churches make strong communities” 3368 FM 49, Mineola Pastor Richard Rose Rev. Dr. Julie Adkins 903 569-3212 Pastor Terry Davis Quitman Yantis BAILEY’S ACE Harvest Acres Baptist Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD BAPTIST Fishermans One Stop 1062 W State Loop 564, Mineola First Assembly of God County Line Baptist Fishing Tackle on Lake Fork 903-569-5351 909 E. Goode St., Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis HARDWARE Pastor David W. Burcham 903-763-2901 903-383-2148 7933 W FM 515 522 E. Broad 903.569.2911 Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church Pastor Ken Otwell Pastor Rodney Christ Hwy. 778, Mineola Covenant Reformed Baptist Yantis, Texas 75497 Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm, Pastor: Rick Ellington BAPTIST FM 515 & 852, Yantis 903-383-7121 Sat 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Legacy Baptist Fellowship Clover Hill Baptist Pastor Tony Jackson 415 W. McDonald, Mineola FM 69, Quitman First Baptist, Yantis ets-systems.com/fishermansonestop 903-316-0552 903-967-7440 100 Church St., Yantis Macedonia Missionary Baptist Pastor Earl Kernes 903-383-2393 Blessed are the poor 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola Ebenezer Baptist Pastor Craig Vance (903) 769-5618 FM 14, Quitman White Oak Baptist in spirit for theirs is Pastor Thomas Ricks 903-967-2848 116 PR5922, Yantis Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church Pastor John Skelton (903) 383-2310 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola Pastor Jimmy Rogers Sears Hometown the kingdom of heaven. (903) 569-2124 332 W. Loop 56 H Jonathan Allenw 903-569-8099 Matthew 5:3 searshometownstores.com Seth’s Lake Fork Creek Mineola Floors & Decor Boddie Roofing Steak & Seafood Wheeler & Wheeler 701 Greenville Hwy • Mineola Composistion - Torchdown - Metal 1667 S State Highway 37 Attorneys At Law 903-569-8642 • 903-569-5930 (fax) (903) 763-0320 903-850-8051 Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Residential • Free Estimates Tues-Wed • 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. - Noon Turs - Sat • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 972-771-8515 www.mineolafloorsanddecor.com 903-850-4642 Catering Available “Supporting Our Local Community” 6B Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Miscellaneous Public Notice Public Notice Public Notice Huge Estate Sale 451 Greenbriar Trail ~ Holly Lake Ranch Garage Sales Specifi c Use Permit to oper- in the manner prescribed by law. PROVIDING FOR RATES TO October 19th 2-6 • October 20th 9-4 • October 21st 9-1 ate an Indoor Shooting Range c/o: KYLE G. WAGGONER BE CHARGED FOR SER- Call 903-521-1086 for gate entry on LOT 3 PT BLK 293 MINE- Attorney at Law VICES FURNISHED BY THE Furniture-Oriental, French Provincial, Mid Century Modern Decorators Items GARAGE SALE: Lake Lydia, Dining Table, Chairs, Breakfront China, Crystal, Antiques, Refrigerator, 50” HD TV OLA TOWNSITES (MINEOLA PO Box 1568 WATERWORKS OWNED AND Service For 12 Nikko Christmas Dishes & Serving Piece CR 273 3236, October 19-22, INDUSTRIAL PARK). Lindale, TX 75771 OPERATED BY THE CITY OF 8am-5pm. MINEOLA, TEXAS. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLIC NOTICE Under $200/ MONTH Annual Lake Fork Goff Course A full and complete copy of this Quitman ISD Notice is hereby given that origi- City of Mineola ordinance can be obtained from buys land at Lake Fork. is hiring Neighborhood Garage Sale. nal Letters Testamentary for the AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Bus Drivers needed Sat Oct 21st. 8am-? 14 sales the Offi ce of the City Secretary, 50x100’. Perfect for site Estate of Thomas Joseph Towle, SECTION 44-29 OF THE CODE 300 Greenville Ave., Mineola, Class B CDL with passenger/ throughout neighborhood. Off of Deceased, were issued on OF ORDINANCES OF THE built homes, mobiles/ school bus endorsement FM 2946 Tx. 75773. October 2, 2017, in Cause No. CITY OF MINEOLA, TEXAS, RV’s. (903)878-7265. Custodian needed Call Steven Schoon • 903-760-5017 GARAGE SALE: Friday and Sat- 13,187, pending in the County urday, 234 CR 2546, off FM49 to Court of Wood County, Texas, Buy lot 50x100’ near to: LESLIE MCVEAN BERRIER. Hainesville. Watch for signs. Lake Fork, RV ready, NOTICE OF SALE All persons having claims $1500 down and Huge Sale-Furniture, Applianc- against this Estate which is monthly payments STATE OF TEXAS § BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE es, Power Equipment and lots of currently being administered are § under $200. WOOD COUNTY § odds & ends. From Quitman-5 required to present them to the (903) 878-7265 miles out on 154 West towards undersigned within the time and and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Wood County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said Yantis. 2626 State Hwy 154 W. date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I Oct 20 & 21, Friday 8-6 and have on October 5, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2017, the same being the 7th day Saturday 8-3. 903-850-3134 of said month, at the East Door, Wood County Courthouse of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Quitman, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 1:0 2M, proceed to sell for cash to Garage Sale, Thursday & Fri- Come Grow With Us! the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate day, 8:00-5:30, 31/2 miles N.of levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Wood and the State of Texas, to-wit: Quitman on FM 2966. Furniture, tools, nice clothes, jewelry and Inbound Call Center Representatives – Part-Time, various shifts: Responsibilities include answering inbound customer Sale Cause # Acct # Style of Case Legal Description Adjudged much more. # Order Issue Date Value service calls and processing mail or e-mail responses. Ideal Judgment Date HUGE 6 FAMILY YARD SALE: 1 T-3830 R52338 QUITMAN INDEPENDENT Being all that certain 5.011 acres, more or less, Tract $65,250.00 candidates will type 30 WPM, have excellent written and verbal SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. 695 CR 2650, Mineola, off 05/16/16 OCTOBER 05, 179, part of the G. W. Watson Survey, Abstract 608, skills, and enjoy assisting customers. 2017 DOROTHY EMMA BARRY, EST, commonly known as 655 CR 3245, Quitman, Texas, as Hwy49 or 80, follow signs. Oct. ET AL described in Special Warranty Deed recorded in Pick/Pack Associate – Part-Time, M-F, days: Responsibilities Document #2010-00008535, on instrument filed June 29, 19-21, Thursday & Friday 8am- 2010, Wood County, Texas, and being further identified 5pm Saturday 8am-2pm. include pulling products from their location, packing and on the tax rolls and records of Wood County, Texas (Acct #R52338). (Subject to 2016 Taxes) shipping orders. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. and work in Weather Permitting, Pre-moving warehouse environment. Sale. Weekends of October 2 T-3844 R38338 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. 0.766 acre, more or less, out of Lot 4, Block 2, Town of $3,000.00 Warehouse Material Handler – Full-Time, M-F, days: 05/30/17 OCTOBER 05, LANCE T. KRUSE, ET AL Golden, Wood County, Texas, as described in deed dated 13th, 20th, 29th. 8 to 5 daily. 2017 September 23, 2010, from John Robert McBride to Lance Responsibilities include operating an electric-powered T. Kruse, et ux, in Clerk's File #2010-00012660, Real 4072 FM 49, 11/2 miles east of Records of Wood County, Texas (#R38338) Hainesville industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, platform order picker, and platform swing reach truck to load, Garage Sale 934 CR 3204, 1/2 3 T-3848 R12579 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. 12.91 acres, more or less, situated in the William Clark $87,270.00 unload, stack, tier, or move materials within warehouse or 05/30/17 OCTOBER 05, JOHN KEVIN DUNN, ET AL Survey, Abstract 99, Wood County, Texas; being 13.33 mile behind Lowe’s Funeral 2017 acres of which 0.42 acre lies within Public Road, as production facility. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and work described in Contract of Sale dated April 12, 1984, from Home Thur-Sat. Cleaned house the Veterans Land Board of Texas to Billy Ray Dunn, in and closets. Lots of clothes, in warehouse environment. Requires strength and endurance Volume 916, Page 312, Real Property Records of Wood County, Texas. (#R12579) (Selling Subject to Veterans shoes, jewelry, kitchen items, test. Land Board Liens, if any, and easement right of way filed etc. Outdoor Wooden Rock- Receptionist – Part Time, M-F, afternoons: The Receptionist in document 2016-00004134) ers, weed eater, edger, power will be SFG’s first impression for all employees and guests, washer and more. 4 T-3862 R69296 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. 0.202 acre, more or less, out of Block "R"-1, City of $16,630.00 both on the phone and in person. The ideal candidate will be 05/30/17 OCTOBER 05, ELLENA SULLIVAN, A/K/A Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, as dedcribed in deed a good communicator and have an aptitude for accuracy and 2017 ELLENA RESHELL SULLIVAN, dated November 14, 2002, from Flossie Head to Johnnie Public Notice ET AL L. Sullivan, in Volume 1882, Page 643, Real Property respect for deadlines. Confidentiality is a must. Basic Word, Records of Wood County, Texas (#R69296) Excel and typing 40 wpm preferred. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Sale Cause # Acct # Style of Case Legal Description Adjudged Value The public is hereby notifi ed that Part-time employees typically average 28 hours per week and # Judgment Date Order Issue Date the Planning & Zoning Commis- are eligible to apply for full-time status as positions become 5 T-3876 R78754 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. All that certain tract, parcel, or lot known as 5.652 acres, $26,000.00 05/30/17 OCTOBER 05, IMOGENE G. WILCOXSON, ET more or less, in the B. Lee Survey, Abstract 376, being a sion of the City of Mineola will available. 2017 AL residue of a larger 43.5 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed from W.H. Kelly, et ux, to Lucile K. hold a public hearing to receive Apply on line at www.SFGNetwork.com Wilcoxson, recorded in Volume 231, Page 162, Deed public comment on Monday, Records of Wood County, Texas, being more particularly or in person at SFG, LLC, described as that certain tract, parcel or lot of land, and November 6, 2017 at 5:00pm at 111 Corporate Dr., Big Sandy, TX 75755. bound to the North by the following tracts (A) 1.0 acres, City Hall, 300 Greenville Hwy., more or less, described in Warranty Deed from Imogene Equal Opportunity Employer G. Wilcoxson to Joe B. Ross, recorded in Volume 799, Mineola, TX., on a request for a Page 13, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, (B) 8.977 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed from Imogene G. Wilcoxson to Larry Ross, et ux, recorded in Volume 767, Page 781, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, Bound to the East by the following tracts: (A) 0.875 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed from Imogene G. Wilcoxson to Joe B. Ross, recorded in Volume 771, Page 391, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, (B) 0.885 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed from Imogene G. Wilcoxson to Larry Ross, et ux, recorded in Volume 774, Page 590, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, (C) 5.0832 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed for Right of Way from Imogene G. Wilcoxson to the State of Texas, recorded in Volume 600, Page 427, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas. Bound to the South by that certain tract of land known as 1.474 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed from Imogene G. Wilcoxson to Joe B. Ross, recorded in Volume 716, Page 211, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, Bound to the West by that certain tract of land known as 4.197 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed from Wood County Sheriff to Thomas Laurence Draney Family Trust Estate, recorded in Volume 2243, Page 402, Real Property Records of Wood County, Texas, and being more completely described in Warranty Deed from Virginia Ann Driskill, et al, to Virginia Ann Driskill, et al, recorded in Volume 1431, Page 107, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, SAVE & EXCEPT, the following tract of land: 4.197 acres, more or less, described in Warranty Deed from Wood County Sheriff to Thomas Laurence Draney Family Trust Estate, recorded in Volume 2243, Page 402, Real Property Records of Wood County, Texas, and being called that 5.652 acres, more or less, a residue of that larger tract, and carried on the tax rolls of Wood County, Texas as (#R78754)

6 T-3890 R11741 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. All that certain tract of land situated in the George $63,690.00 05/30/17 OCTOBER 05, ELLIS E. PRINCE, ET AL Brewer Survey, Abstract 41, Wood County, Texas, 2017 described as 22.810 acres, more or less, as Tract 3, in deed dated February 26, 1980, from Willie McCoy, et al to Wendell Webster Prince, et al, in Volume 801, Page 92, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 1.848 acres tract described as First & Second Tracts in Volume 826, Page 869, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 20.9620 acres, more or less.

Sale Cause # Acct # Style of Case Legal Description Adjudged # Judgment Date Order Issue Date Value

7 T-3945 R329442 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. Tract 1 $60,610.00 06/15/17 OCTOBER 05, WINNSBORO PROPERTIES, LLC, Lots 11 & 12, Block 13, City of Winnsboro, Wood 2017 ET AL County, Texas, described in Volume 2232, Page 31, Real Property Records of Wood County, and being also known as Lot 1 & 2 in the Revised Plat Record filed on May 7, 1941, in Volume 197, Page 167, Deed Records of Wood County, Texas (#R329442) (Subject to the City of Winnsboro liens)

8 T-3945 R67989 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. Tract 2 $12,340.00 06/15/17 OCTOBER 05, WINNSBORO PROPERTIES, LLC, 1.1750 acre, more or less, situated in the G. B. King 2017 ET AL Survey, Abstract 3, City of Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 7, 2012, from Kenneth W. Thomas to Winnsboro Properties, LLC, in Clerk's File #2012-00001589, Real Property Records of Wood County, Texas (#R67989)

9 T-3956 R31054 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. Tract 1 $6,500.00 05/30/17 OCTOBER 05, SHERRYL A. CAREY, A/K/A Lot 472, Holly Lake Ranch Subdivision, Part II, Section 2017 SHERRYL ANN CAREY, A/K/A VIII,a subdivision in Wood County, Texas, according to SHERRYL MARTIN CAREY, ET the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 8, Page 4, AL Plat Records of Wood County, Texas (#R31054)

10 T-3967 R25627 WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. 0.528 acre, more or less, being all of Lot 11 and part of $204,000.00 02/28/17 OCTOBER 05, JAMES WENETSCHLAEGER, ET Lot 10, Brookhaven in the Pines, Section 1, a subdivision 2017 AL in Wood County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 31, 2012, from Linda A. Owens to James Wenetschlaeger, et ux, in Clerk's File #2012-00001337, Real Records of Wood County, Texas (#R25627)

11 T-3374 R25005 THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY Lot 27, Block 3, Alba Lake Shores Subdivision, Unit 3, $800.00 08/10/11 OCTOBER 05, WAS STRUCK-OFF AT A an addition to the City of Alba, Wood County, Texas, 2017 PREVIOUS TAX SALE AND IS according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE- 4, Page 3, Plat Records of Wood County, Texas SALE (#R25005) WOOD COUNTY, ET AL VS. CHARLES SCHRAM, DOING BUSINESS AS AMERICAN LAKESHORE CORPORATION, ET AL (TAX SALE HELD MAY 1, 2012)

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Wood County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs. Dated at Quitman, Texas, October 5, 2017

SheriffShh iffT Tom CCastlootl Wood County, Texas

Byy DeputyDeputy

Notes:

The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 597-2897 List it! 903.569.2442 903.763.4522 Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, October 18, 2017 7B

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DUPLEX FOR RENT: 2BR, 1BA, Now Hiring. Experienced Welder IF YOU WERE AFRAID TO APPLY BEFORE, PLEASE LET THOSE FEARS BE GONE!! 602 W. Patton, in Mineola. No for fab shop. Apply in person in OUR NEW ADMINISTRATOR LAVONIA STONE WELCOMES EVERYONE WITH OPEN ARMS. smoking, $750 month. Available Winnsboro. Call 903-342-3726 CNA POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITH NEW PAY SCALE. ALSO HIRING DIETARY PERSONNEL. Nov. 1. Call 903-569-3605. POSITION OPEN FOR EXPERI- ENCED CDL driver. Must live in PLEASE TAKE TIME TO COME ON IN AND FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND MEET OUR NEW Apartment for Rent Wood County area, be depend- able. Call 903-569-6060 or apply ADMINISTRATOR. 1 Bedroom apartment, water @ 1210 N US Hwy 69, Mineola. Wood Memorial Nursing Facility | 320 Greenville Hwy | Mineola, Texas 75773 | 903-569-3852 paid, all electric, 1/2 garage to First Baptist Church of Alba park in. 903-967-3415 is seeking a Youth Pastor. We NOTICE OF SALE House for Rent are looking for someone who is will seek Gods direction to lead our students in worship 1-2-3 Bedrooms and offi ce and continue to build our youth STATE OF TEXAS X BY VIRTUE OF A TAX WARRANTS space for rent. No pets, M&M program. Please send Resumes ISSUED MARCH 1 & 6, APRIL 13 & 17, 2017 Properties Management 903- to [email protected]. X 569-9881 For more information contact the HOME FOR RENT: 415 Giles church offi ce @ 903-765-2471. WOOD COUNTY X DATED OCTOBER 5, 2017 Street, 2BR/1BA, kitchen, living IMMEDIATE OPENING!!! room. 903-569-6923. and issued pursuant to Tax Warrant(s) issued by the District Court of Wood County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court NOW HIRING for local driver on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled tax warrant suits and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff of said HOUSE FOR RENT: 4 bedroom, position. HOME every night... County, I have on March 1 & 6 and April 13 & 17, 2017, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in November, 2 bath, central heat & air, carpet MUST have CDL with hazmat 2017, the same being the 7thday of said month, at the East Door of the Courthouse of said County, in the City of in bedrooms and vinyl fl oors. and tanker, must have clean Quitman, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 1:0 p.m., Double car garage, total electric. MVR. Experience helpful... proceed to sell to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such tax warrant(s) in and to 903-593-8892. HOURLY PAY PLUS BEN- the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the EFITS... Must apply in person at County of Wood and the State of Texas, to-wit: House For Rent: 1 Bedroom, DUKO OIL $550 a month, 401 N Winnsboro 950 East Lennon Drive SUIT NO. STYLE OF SUIT AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION St. 903-850-8295 Emory Texas. 903-473-2857 T-3935 Wood County, et al vs. Jim Moreland, et al (Tax Warrant issued April 17, 2017)

Mobile Home for Rent Lot 124, Holly Lake Ranch, Section 3, Part 2, a subdivision in Wood County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 4, Page 88, Plat Records of 3BR 2BA Mobile Home for rent List it! Sell it! Wood County, Texas, including a Mobile Home, 840 Sq Ft, Label #TXS0587210, Serial in Quitman. No Pets Allowed. #1171448S2784, titled to Shannon Love with TDHCA, listed on tax rolls of Wood 903-850-3570 DAR GARAGE SALE FUND RAISER County in the name of Jim Moreland, located at 3124 Firelight Lane (#R28998) House For Sale By Owner Sat. 21st ______Jim Hogg Park, Quitman T-3960 City of Hawkins, et al vs. Kathryn Smith Neu, et al (Tax Warrant issued April 17, FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3/2/2 2017) home in Lone Oak Subdivision, 8:00 Mineola. Built in 2010, excel- Lots 22B & 23B, Block 28, City of Hawkins, being an undivided 1/2 interest in and lent condition. Home warranty to Lots 22 & 23, Block 28, City of Hawkins, Woods County, Texas, described in provided. Call 903-569-7097 or Volume 201, Page 302, Deed Records of Woods County, Texas (#R35485) 903-492-3110. Trailers ______is now accepting applications for welders. Apply In Person at 6228 TX HWY 11 East, T-4037 City of Winnsboro, et al vs. Annie Lovelady, and the Unknown Heirs of Annie Lovelady, if Deceased, et al (Tax Warrant issued March 1, 2017) Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 • 903-488-3718 90.00 feet by 88.00 feet, containing 0.182 acre, more or less, part of Lots 1 & 2, Block 4, Carroll Addition, an addition to the City of Winnsboro, Wood County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 4, 1972, from Wanda Jean Bullard Wood, et vir to Annie Lovelady, in Volume 652, Page 790, Deed Records of Wood County, ON SITE REAL ESTATE / ESTATE AUCTION Texas (#R37895)

Saturday, Oct. 21st at 10:00 am ______1824 CR 1905 Jacksonville, TX 75766 Pierce Chapel Community T-4038 City of Winnsboro, et al vs. Clara Bell Scott, and the Unknown Heirs of Clara Bell Partial Listing of Items to be Sold: 2013 Lincoln MKX (58,000 miles), 2007 Corvette convertible Scott, if Deceased, et al (Tax Warrant issued March 6, 2017) (36,862 miles), John Deere 950 tractor with 2245 QT Bush Hog Loader (1084 hrs.), 4ft. Bush Hog Lot 5, Block "Q"- 1, City of Winnsboro, Gray B. King Survey, Wood County, Texas, as mower, Kawasaki 4X4 2510 Mule Side by Side, Bombardier 4X4 four wheeler, A TH 720 Bush Hog described, as Tract 1, in Volume 1506, Page 397, Real Property Records of Wood 6ft. finishing mower, 6ft. Hi-Co Disc (like new), Tractors, zero tum mower, Side by side atv, cargo County, Texas (#R40017) trailer, 16ft. flatbed trailer, 10ft. flatbed trailer. 8ft. utility trailer, 4ft. utility trailer, John Deere D130 riding mower (105 hrs.), Husqvama HU 700F Push mower, Remington RM 1159 22in. Wheeled ______string trimmer (new), huge gun collection to include over 100 guns, huge selection of reloading T-4047 Wood County, et al vs. Freddie L. Williams, a/k/a Freddie L. Williams, Sr., a/k/a equipment, am.mo, gun cases, ammo boxes, American Security Products gun safe, taxidermy Freddie Louis Williams, et al (Tax Warrant issued April 13, 2017) collection, antlers, live traps, deer cleaning hoist, deer feeders, cattle panels, building materialsJ ceramic flooring tile, 2 Incredible drug store cablnets1 selection of shop fans, shop stools, shop 0.897 acre, more or less, situated in the W. B. Thomas Survey, Abstract 582, Wood table, selection of hand tools, chainsaw, cutting rig, Craftsman 1 0in. table saw, selection of jacks, County, Texas; of which 0.03 acre lies with the public road; as described in deed dated gas heater, gas cans, platform rocker, wheelchair, lawn chairs, seasonal decorations, bird bath, December 11, 2003, from Erma Ray, et al to Llewellyn Fambles, in Volume 2046, Page outdoor patio furniture, bbq grill, swords, quilt collection, western art, 1950’s stereo system, doll 66, Real Property Records of Wood County, Texas (#R22479) collection to include Madam Alexander, Kitchenaide mixer, Magic Chef microwave, Whirlpool ______Gold refrigeratot, washer and dryer, sewing machine, huge selection of housewares, oval oak: table with 6 chairs, mahogany fonnal dining table with 8 chairs, matching pair of Lazy Boy Recliners, T-4048 Wood County, et al vs. Ruby Burge, et al (Tax Warrant issued April 13, 2017) Henry Miller Oak piano with bench, oak entry tablet Lexington Southern Living Collection 5pc. King size bedroom suite, 4pc. Oak King size bedroom suite, child’s rockers) child’s table and chairs, Lot 15, Sandland Estates Subdivision, a subdivision in Wood County, Texas, according antique pie safe, antique furniture, musical instruments, flat screen TV! s, stereo systems, towel to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 9, Page 205, Plat Records of Wood wanner, oil lamps, paper shredder, and much more! County, Texas (#R72424)

Real Estate to be offered: Fabulous 4,575 RF. Auction Preview: Saturday 8:00 a.m. till auction custom home on 40 acres. Property features 10% Buyer’s Premium/Cash or check only The following properties have been Struck-off at previous Tax Sales rolling hay meadows with a 5.000 S.F. shop. and are now being offered for Re-Sale Approximately half a mile of road frontage. on CR www.beardauction.com 1905. Estate also has a barn and a smaller frame Concessions Available rental home. Auctioneer: Wesley Beard TXS 9613 T-3921 Wood County, et al vs. James R. Bradley, et al (Tax Warrant Sale held May 3, 2016) “Real Estate subject to seller’s confirmation/no buyers 903-586-7952 Broker; Patrice Stine Lie. 518299 premium on Real Estate” Lot 2-C, Block 2, Pine Ridge Acres Subdivision, a subdivision in Wood County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 9, Page 19, Plat Records of Wood County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 9.06 acre tract as described in Volume 1306, Page 414, Real Property Records of Wood County, Texas (#R66311)

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T-3999 Wood County, et al vs. Travis Sharper, et al (Tax Warrant Sale held May 3, 2016)

1.047 acres, more or less, being all of that 3.00 acres in the John Gragg Survey, Abstract TexSCAN Week of 226, described in a deed dated October 23, 1964, from Walter Fletcher, et al to Travis Sharper, et ux, filed in Volume 553, Page 17, Deed Records of Wood County, Less & October 15, 2017 Except, a 0.916 acre tract of land described in a deed dated May 23, 1968, from Travis RECEIVING PAYMENTS Sharper, et ux to the State of Texas, filed in Volume 594, Page 311, Deed Records of ACREAGE Receiving payments from real estate you sold? Wood County, Less & Except, that 1.037 acres described in a deed dated April 18, 1985, 22.15 acres, Coke County near Robert Lee. Mesquite, from Travis Sharper, et ux to Melvin G. Duffey, et ux, filed in Volume 967, Page 532, Get cash now! Call Steve: 1-888-870-2243. www. also being called 1.547 acres, Save & Except 0.51 acre retained, all of the Real Property cedar cover. Whitetail, feral hogs, turkey, quail, and SteveCashesNotes.com. Records of Wood County, Texas (#R15456) dove. $3040 down, $503/month (9.9%, 30 years). 1-800-876-9720, www.ranchenterprisesltd.com. MECHANIC TRAINING ______Airline Mechanic Training – Get FAA certification. FESTIVAL Approved for military benefits. Financial Aid if Ranch Hand Festival – Historic Downtown qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Wood County, Texas, to Kingsville, Texas. Breakfast at the King Ranch. Festival Institute of Maintenance 1-800-475-4102. which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) at the Historic Downtown-Live Music & Street Dance- any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest TRUCK DRIVERS WANTED therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, BBQ, Pan de Campo & Gorditas, Friday & Saturday, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be November 17 & 18, 2017. www.kingsvilletexas.com. Quality Drive-Away Inc., Looking for CDL A or entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy taxes, penalties, interest, attorney’s B drivers to deliver new trucks all over the US and fee, and municipal claims subject to the tax warrant(s) issued in the above styled and numbered cause(s) together SAWMILLS Canada. Experience Preferred. Must have DOT with costs of suit(s), and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if Sawmills from only $4,397.00 – Make & Save Money physical and be willing to keep logs. No DUIs in the any, to be applied as the law directs. with your own bandmill – Cut lumber any dimension. last 10 years, clean MVR. Apply Online at www. Dated at Quitman, Texas, the 5th day of October, 2017. In stock ready to ship! FREE info/DVD: www. qualitydriveaway.com or call 574-642-2023. norwoodsawmills.com. 1-800-578-1363, Ext.300N. Martindale Feed Mill in Valley View, TX hiring Class ______OIL AND GAS RIGHTS A-CDL Drivers to haul Sack Feed. Day shift. Home Tom Castloo, Sheriff Wood County, Texas We buy oil, gas & mineral rights. Both non- producing Daily. Pays $18.28/hour+OT. Call 1-940-726-3276. and producing including non-Participating Royalty EOE M/W/V/D. Interest (NPRI). Provide us your desired price for an Drivers: PAM Transport has open driver positions ______offer evaluation. Call 1-806-620-1422. Lobo Minerals, in your area. Top pay and benefits! Call 855-983-0057 By: Deputy LLC., PO Box 1800, Lubbock, TX 79408-1800. today to talk to us about opportunities near you. 7H[DV3UHVV6WDWHZLGH&ODVVL¿HG1HWZRUN‡ 3DUWLFLSDWLQJ7H[DV1HZVSDSHUV‡5HJLRQDO$GV 6WDUW$W‡&DOO1RZIRU'HWDLOV NOTICE: While most advertisers are reputable, we cannot guarantee products or services advertised. We List it, urge readers to use caution and when in doubt, contact the Texas Attorney General at 1-800-621-0508 or the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC web site is www.ftc.gov/bizop. in the classifi eds! Earn more with Quality! OIL, GAS, & Advertise your Business or Event 30 YEARS OF SERVICE WE BUY MINERAL RIGHTS Statewide in OVER 240 Newspapers Looking for CDL A or B drivers to deliver Both non-producing and producing new trucks all over the US and Canada. including Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI) ONE CALL, Experience preferred. Must have DOT physical and be Provide us your desired price for an offer evaluation. ONE LOW PRICE! willing to keep logs. No DUIs in last 10 years, clean MVR. CALL TODAY: 806.620.1422 )or more information Apply Online at LOBO MINERALS, LLC FDOO  www.qualitydriveaway.com PO Box 1800 • Lubbock, TX 79408-1800 $VNIRU1RUD or call 574-642-2023 [email protected] 8B Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The Hawkins Hawks played a good game but were narrowly defeated by the Kerens Bobcats, 28-26, Friday in their homecoming game. (Monitor photo by Dan Vickers) Kerens outlasts Hawkins, 28-26, on Homecoming

By DAN VICKERS down from the Hawk’s 15-yard and 10, the Bobcats were called After a scoreless fi rst quarter the the lead for good with the score [email protected] line and after the PAT moved for a facemask penalty. With Bobcats were the fi rst to score in at 14 to 21. The Hawks kept the the score to 20-28. The Hawks 4:03 left in the fourth quarter the the game, and then they scored game interesting with a very It was Homecoming night for took the kickoff and struggled Hawks were in striking distance again. But before halftime the good drive that started on their the 0-6, 0-1 Hawkins Hawks, to keep this much needed drive at the 12 yard line. Hawks got on the board mak- own 30-yard line and ended but the homecoming victory alive. They converted a fourth It took eight plays and an- ing the score 8 to 14 at the break. with a quarterback scamper on hopes were foiled by the 4-2, 1-0 and one at the 49-yard line to other fourth down conversion The Hawks quickly came out a third and nine from the Bob- Kerens Bobcats who won 28-26 keep the ball moving past mid- from the seven yard line before and got a score to start the third cat’s 10-yard line and right into in the fi rst district game of the fi eld. And then on a fi rst and the Hawks hit pay dirt on a nif- quarter. Starting on the 50-yard the end zone to make the score year for both teams. 10 from the 27-yard line the ty pass from Akim Richmond to line they had four fi rst downs 20 to 21. The game was tightly played Hawks threw an interception. Tristian Garrett . The score was and ended the drive with a 20- The Hawks played well this throughout the night. With the However, on the second play of 26 to 28 with 39 seconds left on yard pass from Richmond. The game, but the Bobcats played a score sitt ing at 20 to 21 in fa- Keren’s drive the Bobcats gave the clock. The Hawks had one extra point was missed but the litt le bett er and came out with vor of Kerens at the start of the the ball back to Hawkins on a chance to make the 2-point con- game was now tied at 14 to 14 the win on the road. fourth quarter a victory for the fumble. version to tie the game and send with 9:54 remaining in the quar- The Hawkins Hawks play Hawks was achievable. The recovered ball was recov- it into overtime. ter. Kerens then wasted litt le again at home this Friday, However, at the 8:11 mark ered on the 27-yard line and On a night that was a constant time and scored on a 50-yard against Cayuga in their second in the fourth quarter Keren’s gave Hawkins new life with a struggle of wills the visiting jaunt by the quarterback and at conference game of the season Stacey Bailey ran for a touch- fresh set of downs. On a fi rst conference foe left as the victor. the 9:04 mark they were back in at 7:30 p.m.

Trevion Sneed who scored two touchdowns. Jackets The Jacket defense continued Quitman From page 1B their solid defensive play forcing From page 1B two fourth-down turnovers in ing him to do, which enabled us the second half. aces by Tanner giving the to really limit what Farmersville When asked what the keys Lady Dogs a 3-0 advantage. wanted to do off ensively in their to Friday night’s victory were Alba-Golden would fi ght passing game.” Blackwell said, “We won the back with some great net The game began rather slowly turnover batt le, intercepting play and an Ellis kill put the for both off enses as neither team them three times and adding a Lady Panthers on top 11-9. could sustain a drive early in the few key fourth down stops while The game stayed close with fi rst quarter. taking care of the ball off ensively. the teams fi ghting through However Farmersville broke Off ensively, we had big contribu- long volleys and the lead con- the 0-0 tie with just under six tions from multiple players mak- tinuously changing hands. minutes to go in the fi rst on a ing it diffi cult for Farmersville to The score was tied at 12-12, catch and run by Robert Aqueros. key on any one person. Defen- 14-14, 15,15, 16-16 and 17- After the interception by sively, I thought we were able to 17 before Quitman took the Franks, Mineola tied the game take away some of the things that lead for good at 18-17. Julia on a run by Quarterback Shaw they really wanted to do.” Simpkins shot back a kill on Franklin early in the second “I thought the secondary an Alba-Golden tip to make it quarter. Franklin fi nished with a played well, and a big part of that 23-19 and a Spears kill, which team high 109 yards rushing. was due to the pass rush we gen- could not be handled, ended On the Farmers’ next posses- erated up front. I think we made the game at 25-21. sion they att empted a deep pass good adjustments on both sides Early in the second set Raley Kaci Raley (12) and Julia Simpkins (3) go up to defend against Alba-Golden’s Ken- to their 6’5 receiver Malique of the ball at halftime that helped got a resounding kill which zie Chadwick in Tuesday night’s game at Quitman. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) Jones, however Castleberry who us to win the second half 21-0. would set the pace for the was in coverage on the play made We ask our kids to play with-all game. With Quitman leading way. assists; Spears 10 digs, seven a tremendous leaping catch and out eff ort for 48 minutes, and that 9-5, Spears scored on a hard For the game Raley had 15 kills; Jackson three 17 digs, got one foot down in bounds be- is exactly what they did Friday dropping serve which could digs, 13 kills, one ace; Tanner three kills, four aces. fore falling to the ground. night,” Blackwell said. not be returned to make it 10- 12 digs, 12 kills, three aces; This week, the Lady Bull- Mineola went on to take the Going in to this game both 5. Alba-Golden fought back Hicks fi ve digs,one kill, 37 as- dogs continue their quest for lead on an ensuing possession Mineola and Farmersville were from a 23 to 15 defi cit to cut sists; Spears 15 digs, 10 kills, an undefeated District 12-3A when Franklin completed a 37- undefeated in district and were the lead to 23-19, but a Spears fi ve aces and Jackson 16 digs, title Tuesday at Eustace and yard passing touchdown to Cody in a three-way tie for fi rst place cross court kill to the back 3 kills. hosting Mineola Friday be- Ford to go up 14-7. Franklin also with Mt. Vernon High School. right corner ended the game Quitman took it to Kemp fore winding up the season threw for 166 yards on the game. The Jackets will look to take at 25-20 for Quitman. Friday in dominating fashion on the road at Grand Saline. The Farmers immediately re- sole possession of fi rst place in Set number three was tied by the scores of 25-11, 25-13, The Lady Bulldogs are now sponded to tie the game late in the district as they will travel to 10-10 when the Lady Bull- 25-6. Hicks led the way with 29-7 for the year and 11-0 in the second quarter just before face the Mt. Vernon Tigers Fri- dogs took complete control 31 assists, three digs, three district action and are cur- th halftime. day at 7:30 p.m. Last season the as Quitman took over from aces, one kill; Raley 12 digs, rently ranked 17 in Class 3A In the second half the Jackets Jackets beat the Tigers 42-6 in there outscoring the Lady 17 kills, two blocks; Tanner 12 by the Texas Girls Coaches used their running game led by Mineola. Panthers 15-5 the rest of the digs, six kills, three aces, two Association. COACHES CORNER Mineola Head Football Coach Mineola Head Volleyball Coachh LUKE BLACKWELL KERRY VAN CLEAVE I was extremely proud of the effort our kids played with Friday night. We were in a tough ball game, had some things not go our e are still looking for consistency that is needed way in the first half, but were able to make some adjustments at Won the court, until we find that we will continue halftime and come out and play a great 2nd half. Offensively, we to struggle. Mental Toughness is still a major factor we did a good job of mixing run and pass, and had several big plays by multiple players. Any time you are able to spread the ball around are missing. We do lots of good things, to be canceled like we did, it makes it very difficult for the defense to key on any out by a bad thing and we don’t bounce back from it. one player. 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