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VOLUME 55, NO. 16 WWW.STEELCOUNTRYBEE.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 Second and third COVID cases confirmed in Morris County By TONI WALKER absolutely essential to be out and heightened sani- [email protected] tation measures. Judge Reeder encouraged the com- munity to continue responding in a positive way, Morris County had their second and third cases of remind them the success of social distancing was up COVID-19 confirmed over the Easter weekend. Mor- to them. ris County’s first case was reported March 22. On April 10, Judge Reeder was again contacted by County Judge Doug Reeder confirmed that the DSHS regarding the county’s third case. Department of State Health Services contacted him “Today, Friday, April 10, I was notified by the De- April 9 to confirm the second case. partment of State Health Services of a third positive “We received confirmation this afternoon from case of COVID19 in Morris County. This particular the Texas Department of State Health Services patient is in the same household as the first pos- (DSHS) that a resident of Morris County has test- itive case of the virus in Morris County. Therefore, ed positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. This is while this is the third positive case in Morris County, PHOTO COURTESY DAINGERFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT the second confirmed case in Morris County,” Judge currently those three cases are confined to two lo- Reeder said in a statement. “DSHS is taking all nec- cations,” Judge Reeder said. He went on to add that essary actions in response to this matter. This is not public health authorities are working to identify any Mount Pleasant man unexpected; as more people are tested more people close contacts of the patients while they were sick will test positive.” so they can be isolated and monitored for symptoms Reeder urged everyone to continue social distanc- charged in connection ing practices, including staying at home unless it is See COVID Page 2 with threat at area business
By TONI WALKER [email protected]
A Mount Pleasant area man is being held on terroristic threat charges after a bomb threat was called into an area business. Tron Covin Pate, 36, was arrested by Daingerfield police around 1 p.m. April 9. See THREAT Page 3
On Highway 259 South, between Daingerfield and Lone Star, Debbie Reyna and her family has sent a message to community, reminding them all that “We are all in this together.” Reyna posted the message in her yard at the beginning of the pandemic. State parks, historical sites closed by order of Gov. Abbott
BEE PHOTOS / TONI WALKER She has since added to her message, thanking those “essential” employees who are keeping our communities going during this unprecedent- ed time. Included are delivery and postal workers, medical professionals, police officers, truck drivers, and all those who work in “essential businesses.”
“We are all in this together” COURTESY PHOTO Barricades at the entrance to Daingerfield State Park announce the By TONI WALKER just to make people smile and feel good. She also was park’s closure. [email protected] known for decorating the teachers’ lounge for special occasions and events. By TONI WALKER During this difficult time, people are searching for, When Reyna and her husband moved to their home [email protected] and trying to provide, encouragement wherever they on Highway 259, she realized she was in a prime loca- can find it. From offering assistance with purchasing tion to share her encouragement with others. Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas necessities, to patronizing local businesses who have “When we moved to where we are now, I realized I Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the been able to remain open. Travelers on Highway 259 had an excellent site to show my patriotism as well as Texas Historical Commission (THC) to close all from Daingerfield to Lone Star can see encouraging encouraging words,” Reyna said. “I put a flag pole on state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s messages throughout the year, but the current mes- the hill to fly our American flag. During football sea- efforts to strengthen social distancing practices and sage is one that reaches far and wide. son we like to show our support for the Daingerfield prevent gatherings of large groups of people. Debbie Reyna is a retired school teacher who always enjoyed decorating her house, yard, and classroom See TOGETHER Page 2 See PARK Page 3 PET Please choose to adopt. It saves lives! Libby Help us give abused and abandoned animals Libby is a three year old lab mix. She is very OF sweet and well behaved. She seems to be a second chance at a happy life. very dog friendly, and is incredibly social. Daingerfield Animal Shelter THE She is just waiting for her forever family who ADOPT A she will be very eager to love and please. WEEK 903 645 2120 PET TODAY! 2 • THE STEEL COUNTRY BEE | Thursday, April 16, 2020 COMMUNITY Morris County Jail Log, March 15-21 • Terry Glenn Lloyd, Jr., of Mount Pleasant, was ar- • Michael Wayne Mathis, of Mount Pleasant, was ar- ed March 18 by Morris County deputies for driving rested March 15 by Daingerfield police for disorderly rested March 16 by Morris County deputies on a mo- while intoxicated. conduct, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, tion to revoke for criminal nonsupport and a motion • Nereo Deleon, of Mount Pleasant, was arrested failure to identify a fugitive from justice, terroris- to revoke for stalking. March 19 by Daingerfield police for driving while tic threat against a peace officer or judge, criminal • Justin David Morrow, of Longview, was arrested license was invalid with previous conviction or sus- mischief (greater than or equal to $100 but less than March 16 by Morris County deputies for burglary of pension, driving while intoxicated (third or more), $750), resisting arrest, search or transport, assault a building. possession of a controlled substance, penalty group of a public servant, possession of a controlled sub- one (less than one gram), resisting arrest, search or stance, penalty group one (less than one gram), dis- • Curtis Traylor was arrested March 16 by Daingerfield police for failure to wear a seatbelt-MCSR violation transport, possession of drug paraphernalia, and dis- playing a fictitious license plate, expired motor vehi- regarding a stop light (traffic signal). cle registration, possession of drug paraphernalia, no and failure to appear. seatbelt, and disorderly conduct-language. • Michael Shea Johnson, of Naples, was arrested March • Erica Esmerelda Sanchez, of Mount Pleasant, was arrested March 19 by Daingerfield police for posses- • Jonathan Martinez, of Daingerfield, was arrested 17 by Morris County deputies for no driver’s license (when unlicensed). sion of marijuana (less than two ounces), possession March 15 by Morris County deputies for possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to wear a seat- of a controlled substance, penalty group one (less • Sayeed Khalil, of Fort Worth, was arrested March 17 belt-MCSR violation than one gram). by Morris County deputies for failure to appear for • Richard Vitela Sanchez, of Mount Pleasant, was ar- • Justin Layne Mundell, of Naples, was arrested March driving while intoxicated (second offense) and bail jumping/failure to appear. rested March 19 by Daingerfield police for possession 15 by Morris County deputies for public intoxication. of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled • Kimberley Ann Davis, of Henderson, was arrested • Jonathan Dickerson, of Naples, was arrested March substance, penalty group one (less than one gram). March 16 by Morris County deputies for engaging 18 by Naples police on a capias pro fine for driving while license invalid. • Billy Junior Jones, of Mount Pleasant, was arrested in organized criminal activity and theft of property March 21 by Daingerfield police for disorderly con- (greater than or equal to $100 but less than $750). • Darrell Glen Robertson, of Cookville, was arrest- duct.
numbers regarding the virus over the last several days. washed hands. The social distancing measures appear to be working to Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Continued from page 1 COVID “flatten the curve”. However, we have to continue to take Stay home when you are sick. and quickly tested, if needed. Judge Reeder notified the all necessary precautions. Now is not the time to become Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw proper local authorities, so that they can take all neces- complacent. I would just remind you of some very sim- the tissue in the trash. sary action to keep our citizens safe. ple things that each of us can do to help slow the spread Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and Judge Reeder offered encouragement and encourage- of the virus.” surfaces. ment to the citizens, as the county continues to take Judge Reeder reiterated simple precautions that resi- “We are all in this together. And, I appreciate every- necessary precautions to flatten the curve. dents can continue to take in order to help “flatten the thing that our citizens are doing to help contain the out- “Again, I just want to offer some encouragement curve.” break,” Judge Reeder said. “The success of the social dis- to everyone. While the goal is to have no new cases of Wash your hands often with soap and water for at tancing measures is up to the citizens of Morris County. the virus, that is not realistic,” Judge Reeder said. “The least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use The more we comply with the measures the more quickly more tests that are performed, the more positive cases an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. we can get back to normal.” will be identified. Overall, I have seen some encouraging Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with un-
sage became one of solidarity, and she posted the and “Hang in There” and stood on the hill to wave their words “We are all in this together.” signs one day. Every time a car or diesel truck honked Continued from page 1 Together “I feel the current message may stay up for a while,” and/or waved the girls would yell they had made some Tigers as they head to a game. Therefore, we place Reyna said. “It just seems to say it all so well. I would happy!” signs on the hill and at times we stand on the hill with like to think it has helped some not feel so alone and Through offering her encouragement to others, Rey- extended family members and cheer the team on as that they are appreciated.” na admits that she has been surprised and encouraged they pass by.” As the pandemic has progressed, Reyna has add- with the feedback she has gotten from others. This year, Reyna decided she wanted to post more en- ed signs thanking the essential workers, and even her “I truly have been a bit surprised and at times emo- couraging messages. At Christmas, her daughter gifted grand-daughters have gotten into the act. tional with some of the positive comments or recog- Reyna a set of large plastic letters, and Reyna began “I just wanted people to know that we are all in this nition this sign has brought,” Reyna said. “I just hope making a list of encouraging sayings and phrases she together and that I appreciate all those that are out that I have been able to make someone smile and feel wanted to share with passersby. Reyna gets some of there putting their lives on the line for all of us during encouraged.” her ideas from cards, signs, or posters, or that she has this time of COVID 19,” said Reyna. “My granddaugh- As simple as it may be, a message on the side of the heard from people. Typically, Reyna’s messages change ters (4, 6 and 9 years old) even wanted to make signs road has become a sort a rally cry for the community. every two weeks. to make the “passer-byers” feel good. They painted And, as Reyna simply states, “We are all in this togeth- When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Reyna’s mes- signs that said “Be Happy,” “Be Safe,” “Have a Good Day” er.” FAMILY Church Directory Wilson HAWKINS APOSTOLIC CATHOLIC R Green Meadows Fellowship – 1611 E. First, Hughes Our Lady of Fatima Catholic – Daingerfield AIR CONDITIONING, INC. ESTAURANT Springs CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD Christian Life Service Center – 206 Coffey, Daingerfield 6378 McCann • P.O. Box 9097 First Assembly of God – FM 250 N of Hughes Springs Chuck Wagon Cowboy Ministries – #80 Hill Crest, Longview, TX 75608 612 Linda Drive • Daingerfield, Texas New Life Assembly of God – Ore City Hughes Springs (903) 645-3966 The Worship Center – 210 Williamsburg St., Lone Star Shady Grove Christian – Cason Life Church (Assembly of God) – 608 Linda Dr., Wallick Chapel Christian – Daingerfield 903-663-9000 Daingerfield, Shelby Crump, Pastor Community Christian Church of Naples – 308 Hwy 67W Life Tabernacle – Naples CHURCH OF CHRIST BAPTIST Daingerfield Church of Christ – Hwy 11 W., Daingerfield Beginnings Baptist Church – 809 Carpenter Street, Ore City Church of Christ – Corner of N. Cypress & E. Daingerfield Pecan Antioch Missionary Baptist – Hwy 11, Hughes Springs Hughes Springs Church of Christ – Hwy 250 & 4th St. Bible Baptist – Hughes Springs Church of Christ – Cason 205 Linda Dr. • Daingerfield • 903.645.7333 Calvary Baptist – Old Avinger Hwy., Hughes Springs Lone Star Church of Christ – 310 Martin St. LUMBER CO. www.rlbfirm.com Ceder Springs Baptist – P.O. Box 357 – Ore City Mt. Mitchell Church of Christ 6238 FM 144 N., Omaha County Line Baptist – Northeast of Daingerfield Rocky Branch Church of Christ A lot more than just studs! Your Community, Your Neighbors, Concord Missionary Baptist – Southwest of Omaha Lilley’s Chapel Church of Christ – 1430 CR 2224, Hughes Springs Linden Jefferson Jenkins Your Law Firm Crossroads Missionary Baptist – 6 mi. N of Hughes Springs 903-639-2691 903-756-7581 903-665-8860 Cypress Missionary Baptist – mi. N of Hwy 11 on 2348 CHURCH OF GOD Faith Temple COGIC – Hwy 49 W., Daingerfield Camp Joy Church of God Fellowship Baptist – 1009 Broadnax, Daingerfield Diana Church of God First Baptist Church of Avinger – Depot Street, Avinger EPISCOPAL First Baptist Church of Cason St. Charles Episcopal – Carpenter St., Daingerfield First Baptist Church of Diana – Hwy 259 FULL GOSPEL NATIONAL BANK First Baptist Church of Marietta Trinity Bethel – Hwy 259 S, Daingerfield First Baptist Church of Omaha - 200 Senter Street INTERDENOMINATIONAL Hughes Springs • Liberty City • Omaha • Diana • Atlanta First Baptist Church of Ore City Church on the Rock – 909 Linda Drive, Daingerfield Daingerfield • Jefferson • Harleton • Winona • Maud • Red Water First Baptist Church of Daingerfield – 202 W. Watson LUTHERAN First Baptist of Lone Star Good Shepherd Lutheran – Hwy 271 N, Mt. Pleasant Tenaha • Bloomburg • Troup • Marlin • Lott Daingerfield • Omaha • Ore City • Sulphur Springs Friendship Missionary Baptist METHODIST 505 E. FIRST ST. • HUGHES SPRINGS Gethsemaine Baptist – 1-1/2 mi S of Naples Avinger United Methodist – Church St. 903-639-2521 Hickory Hill Church – 125 S. Main – Avinger Bradfield Chapel United Methodist – Off FM 130 9036452251 Hillcrest Missionary Baptist – Carpetner St., DaingerfieldFirst Methodist Church of Diana Hopewell Missionary Baptist First United Methodist Church – 301 N. Taylor, Hughes Hughes Springs Bapist Springs Hughes Springs First Baptist First United Methodist – 818 N. Main – Lone Star The Med-Shop BAILEY’S Hughes Springs Missionary – N. Pecan St. First United Methodist – 1st & Cedar – Naples – Scurry & Frazier, Daingerfield Your Hometown Hardware Store Liberty Baptist – 6 mi. E of Avinger First United Methodist Lone Star Baptist – at Wildrose & Williamsburg First United Church of Omaha Pharmacy Monday-Friday 7:30-7:00 Harris Chapel Methodist Love Chapel Baptist Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 1-5 Jenkins United Methodist Church – FM 997 Midway Baptist – 8 mi. N of Hughes Springs Liberty United Methodist – Hwy 259, Hughes Springs New Birth Baptist Church- Daingerfield 1113 Hwy. 259 S. • Daingerfield NON-DENOMINATIONAL 111 E. 2nd St. • Hughes Springs New Hope Baptist – 12496 Shamrock Rd S.; Ore City Shiloh Temple of Faith – 310 Martin St., Lone Star New Hope Missionary Baptist – 602 Peak, Daingerfield Hughes Springs Community Church of Hughes 903-645-3942 New Jerusalem Baptist – Rt. 1 – Daingerfield 903-639-3508 Springs Oak Grove Baptist Church – Hwy 259, Ore City Rock Island Non-Denominational Church – Intersec- Pine Bluff Baptist – Hughes Springs tion of Hwy 155 & 729 Pruitt Lake Missionary – Hwy 155 PENTECOSTAL – 5134 Hwy 259N Your business can support Rocky Branch Missionary First Pentecostal – Daingerfield – Cason Shady Grove Baptist Church Jefferson Pentecostal Shady Grove Christian Church - Cason United Pentecostal – Corner of Azalea & Cypress, Ore the local churches. Snow Hill Baptist – 1.4 mi SW of Hwy 49 City South Union Baptist – Hwy 259 & 144 Intersection Victory Temple Pentecostal – Cason St, Daingerfield Spring Hill Missionary Baptist Church - Union Hill Rd. PRESBYTERIAN CALL TODAY! & CR 4690, Pittsburg, 922-7280, Pastor John Wisener Cumberland Presbyterian – Broadnax & Taylor, 404 Broadnax, Suite 4, Daingerfield, TX 75638 Turkey Creek Baptist Daingerfield Union Hill Baptist Church – Avinger SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 903.645.3948 Veal Switch – 3393 Texas 11 – Hughes Springs New Hope Seventh Day Adventist 903-645-3948
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WADDILL Springs, Brenda Hayes and husband Larry of Yantis, Sheila Mae Waddill, Ann Hooper and husband Richard of Omaha, Tere- 67 of Mt. Pleasant, was OBITUARIES sa Isham and husband Dennis of Cason; brothers born on December 20, John Hall of Daingerfield, Gary (Sonny) Hall and 1952 in Deport. to E. J. wife Rhonda of Waco, David Hall and wife Mary of and Evelyn Hall. She Daingerfield; many nieces, nephews and cousins. was the seventh child Christ, her grandson Ashten dedicated his life to Considering current restrictions on gatherings, born out of 12. Christ. On Jan. 26, Sheila, Colton and Ashten were a private graveside service will be held for Sheila. Sheila attended Paul baptized together. She was a member of Malta First Those who desire are welcome to leave condolenc- Pewitt High School and es for the family on our web site, Nail-HaggardFH. Sheila Mae Waddill Baptist Church. lived in Naples. In May Sheila knew where she would spend eternity and com. The family wishes to thank you for your un- of 1970 she met Truitt. It was a whirlwind romance never faltered in her trust and belief in Jesus. derstanding and support in these difficult times. and on August 26, 1970 they married at First Meth- At 11:30 on April 12, Sheila left this world and was odist Church in New Boston. HUTCHESON guided home to enter those pearly gates. On Easter Maxine Hutcheson was After Truitt returned home from Vietnam they morning Jesus Christ carried her home. born May 15, 1929 and had their first child on Sept. 13, 1972, Sharon Rena We love and will miss Sheila, Grana or young’n passed away April 10. She Waddill. Then on May 16, 1977 their second child, (whatever) you call her, but I know she’s looking was preceded in death Christopher Truitt Waddill was born. down on us telling us she’s ok-because he has by her husband, Harold In the early 1980’s, Sheila went to cosmetology Risen! Hutcheson; brothers, school. She worked at Pro Cuts in Mount Pleasant. Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, Buddy, Harold, and Huey After moving from Daingerfield to Mt. Pleasant, she brothers Eddie Hall and Carl Hall, and nephew Tra- Hutcheson; and son-in- started reading meters for Bowie Cass Electric and cy Hall. law, Jim McBride. continued doing so until 2000. Survived by her husband James “Truitt” Waddill She is survived by her Maxine Hutcheson son and daughter-in-law, Her wish was to be a grandmother. She got her of Mount Pleasant; daughter Sharon Lowery and David and Nancy Kasper; her daughter, Judi McBride; wish with three grandsons, Colton, Ashten and husband Brian of Hughes Springs; son Chris Waddill two grandchildren: Jarrod McBride and April Duffey; Gunner and one granddaughter, Maylee. She loved and wife Nichole of Texarkana; grandsons Colton two great-grandchildren, River and Parke Scudday; sis- them with her whole heart and they loved her. She and Gunner Lowery of Hughes Springs, Ashten ter, Dottie Thompson; and numerous nieces and neph- loved playing softball and spending time with her Waddill of Texarkana; granddaughter Maylee Wad- ews. family, friends and going to the beach. dill of Texarkana; sisters Barbara Lawarance of Red- Private graveside services were held Saturday, April On Jan. 21 she dedicated her life to Christ sitting water, Gayle (Sue) Thomas and husband Mike of 11 at Woodlawn Memorial Park. An online guestbook in her living room. After protesting her love for Hughes Springs, Phyllis (Mick) Shumaker of Hughes may be signed at www.reeder-davis.com.
was immediately evacuated of all customers and em- vestigation it was determined that the person detained ployees. Law enforcement began their investigation and had the cell phone that placed the 911 call on his person.” Continued from page 1 Threat a thorough search was begun, with no bomb being locat- Pate was arrested for Terroristic Threat, which is a According to Daingerfield Police Chief Tracey Climer, ed inside the store. second-degree felony. Once at the jail, Pate added to Daingerfield Police and Morris County Sheriff ’s Deputies According to Chief Climer, a person of interest re- his charges when he intentionally coughed on an offi- were dispatched at approximately 10:12 a.m. to Brook- turned to Brookshire’s later that same day and was de- cer, saying he had COVID-19. Pate’s action led to a sub- shire’s Grocery Company, located at 609 Linda Drive in tained. sequent charge of Terroristic Threat of a Peace Officer, Daingerfield. The 911 call stated that an unknown per- “At approximately 1:05P.M. a person of interest from which is a third-degree felony. son reported a bomb was to be inside the store. the investigation came back to Brookshires and was de- According to Chief Climer, these charges were en- Officers responded quickly to the scene, and the store tained,” Chief Climer said in a statement. “During the in- hanced due to the disaster declaration. FISH DAY! The UT Health Science Center conducts three It’s time to stock your pond! Delivery Will Be: COVID-19 research projects TUE., APRIL 28 ATLANTA – 7:30-8:15 Newkirk Feed Store FROM STAFF REPORTS tein developed by Dr. Yi. ring in preclinical testing. to see if it can prevent pneumonia. At few times NAPLES – 8:45-9:30 The protein incorporating It is now in phase I clinical early lung inflammation in our history has research Middle G. Cattle Co. DAINGERFIELD 10:00-10:45 Researchers at The Uni- the virus-binding frag- trial testing sponsored by and scarring that typically been as important as it is Daniel Feed & Farm Supply PITTSBURG – 11:15-12 versity of Texas Health ment will be used to build Lung Therapeutics, Inc., occurs in patients with se- now, and The University of TX Country Farm Supply Science Center at Tyler an ELISA test that has the a biotechnology start-up vere COVID-19 lung infec- Texas Health Science Cen- LONGVIEW – 1:15-2 are currently working on advantages of requiring founded by Dr. Idell, which tion. Should this research ter at Tyler investigators, Jakes Feed & Animal Center multiple projects to help small amounts of respira- has attracted over $50 mil- yield successful outcomes, like research profession- SAT., MAY 9 MT. VERNON – 11:45-12:30 combat the COVID-19 tory samples, potential- lion in investments. Now, the LTI-03 could rapidly be als across the nation, are TX Country Farm Supply pandemic. With research ly greater accuracy and the duo is exploring LTI- made available for clinical deeply committed to the FISH WAGON underway, UT Health Sci- being adaptable for high 03’s potential application trial testing, and if success- fight to restore patient and To Place an Order, Call ence Center at Tyler inves- throughput. for COVID-19 patients. The ful, provide novel treat- community health, as well 1-800-643-8439 tigators aim to discover Dr. Yi’s second project factors that cause severe ment for patients afflicted as normalcy in this unprec- meaningful advancements aims to prevent spread and lung injury in lung scarring with severe COVID-19 lung edented time. www.FishWagon.com on a global scale in relation save lives with the develop- and acute lung injury are injury. to diagnostic test devel- ment of a COVID-19 vac- commonly seen in coro- Now, more than ever, opment, vaccine develop- cine. Collaborating with naviral pneumonias that The University of Texas ment and patient treat- researchers in El Paso, the have previously been de- Health Science Center CROSSWORD SOLUTION ment. joint effort hopes to de- scribed in SARS and MERS, at Tyler’s commitment Two COVID-19 projects liver a vaccine that works which caused past lethal to ground-breaking re- are spearheaded by Guo- by targeted stimulation of epidemics that were more search stands to provide hua Yi, PhD. Dr. Yi is a Na- the immune response to limited in scope than that answers on a global scale tional Institutes of Health COVID-19. Based on a new associated with COVID-19. to combat the COVID-19 (NIH)-funded virologist, platform, their proposed COVID-19 is a new patho- pandemic. Tirelessly, UT whose most recent proj- vaccination will utilize gen, so less is known about Health Science Center ect, prior to efforts being antiviral antibodies that the lung injury, although at Tyler’s researchers are shifted to the COVID-19 activate T cell immunity. early reports suggest that working to help patients,
pandemic, aimed to utilize Should Dr. Yi’s work prove the lung injury it causes is diagnose COVID-19, pre- April 9 for gene editing techniques successful, his COVID-19 similar. LTI-03 can be ad- vent the infection through to develop more effective vaccine could advance the ministered through inhala- vaccine development and treatments of multiple fight to manage the sweep- tion and will soon be test- treat patients if they de- diseases and infections, in- ing COVID-19 pandemic. ed in models of COVID-19 velop severe COVID-19 cluding cancer and HIV. The third COVID-19 One of Dr. Yi’s current project is derivative of projects relates to develop- over 15 years of research Pewitt Elementary 2020-21 ing a COVID-19 diagnostic conducted by Professor test that could be conduct- Sreerama Shetty, PhD, in Pre-K & Kindergarten ed faster, more efficiently collaboration with Senior and with greater accura- Vice President for Research ROUNDUP cy than current methods. and Dean for the School of Please call the Elementary office on This project will identify an Medical Biological Scienc- April 29 to register: 903-884-2404. optimal fragment of a pro- es Steven Idell, MD, PhD. Pre-K Requirements tein that binds COVID-19 A compound called LTI- 4 yrs. old on or before Sept. 1st and meet additional and will be added to the 03 was identified as being requirements set forth by TEA structure of a carrier pro- able to prevent lung scar- DOCUMENTS YOU MUST HAVE WHEN ENROLLING: Attorneys at Law •Birth certificate •shot record •social security card Park Continued from page 1 •proof of residence •parent id Proof of income MUST be provided if qualifying “Social distancing is our best tool to curb the spread through the free/reduced lunch program or proof of 205 Linda Dr. of COVID-19 and save lives,” said Governor Abbott. being enrolled in SNAP, TANF, OR FDPIR. “The temporary closure of our state parks and histor- Daingerfield, TX 75638 ic sites will help us achieve this goal by preventing the Kindergarten Requirements 5 yrs. old on or before Sept. 1st gathering of large groups of people. I urge all Texans to continue to stay at home except for essential ser- DOCUMENTS YOU MUST HAVE WHEN (903) 645-7333 ENROLLING: vices as we respond to COVID-19. By following these social distance practices, we will overcome this chal- •Birth certificate •shot record •social security card www.rlbfirm.com •proof of residence •parent ID lenge together.” Historic sites and state parks will close to the public Packets and requirements may be returned to Pewitt Elementary when it re opens or mailed back starting at 5 p.m. today (April 7) and will reopen at the to PO Box 1106 Omaha, TX 75571 direction of the Governor. 4 • THE STEEL COUNTRY BEE | Thursday, April 16, 2020 OPINION The more things stay the same… Over the past few weeks, when there has been noth- Through seeing this happen in my own family, I have ing much to do other than stay at home, I have come to begun to wonder if we have not had the old saying a conclusion- “The more things stay the same, the more backwards all these years. I mean, we are doing the they change.” I know you are used to hearing that said My same thing, day in and day out, but rather than getting in reverse, but hear me out. From monotonous, we are actually becoming closer as a fam- Since we have had nothing to do, my family has spent ily. We are learning more about each other. So, as things more time together than normal over the last few erspective stay the same, we are actually changing more than we weeks. Whether we are laughing at glitches in video P By TONI WALKER know, and for the better, I might add. games or crazy quotes from one of the kids, one thing [email protected] So, next time you are tempted to go off on your is the same: we are together. We laugh, we carry on, spouse or child for doing the same things over and and we enjoy our time. over, and over, and over again, take a minute. Stop, take Now, don’t get me wrong-there are times were we a breath, and laugh. Find something positive in each want to throttle each other. There are times where I tration of a situation, but when I go back in, we are able person in the situation. I bet you will find that you tru- have to go outside and walk, just to get out of the frus- to move forward and laugh again. ly are changing more as things stay the same. State-private partnership to speed up production of masks AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on April 8 announced a Hegar distributes revenue partnership between the Texas Military Department and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on April 8 announced Prestige Ameritech to increase production of personal pro- Capital he would send cities, counties, transit systems and spe- tective equipment for health care workers. cial purpose taxing districts $701.8 million in local sales Prestige Ameritech, with a 220,000-square-foot plant in tax allocations for April. North Richland Hills near Fort Worth, is the United States’ Highlights The amount is 0.5 percent less than the amount dis- largest domestic surgical mask manufacturer. The compa- by ED STERLING, tributed in April 2019. ny’s 24-hour operation will be staffed in part by members of Texas Press Association Revenue allocations are based on sales made in Feb- the Texas National Guard 36th Infantry Division, enabling ruary by businesses that report tax monthly. the production of an estimated 2 million surgical face Next month’s allocations, which will mostly reflect masks per week. the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices sales made in March, will begin to show the impact Joining Abbott in making the announcement were Texas and prevent gatherings of large groups of people. of pandemic-related business shutdowns. The agency, Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Historic sites and state parks will reopen at the direction therefore, expects local allocations in May to be lower, Hellerstedt, Texas Division of Emergency Management of the governor. and June allocations will likely deteriorate further, Hegar Chief Nim Kidd and University of Texas System Executive “Social distancing is our best tool to curb the spread of said. Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs John Zerwas. COVID-19 and save lives,” Abbott said. “The temporary clo- Lawsuit amicus is filed Abbott announced on April 6 that Texas had received 2.5 sure of our state parks and historic sites will help us achieve Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Minnesota At- million masks in the previous 24 hours and would receive this goal by preventing the gathering of large groups of peo- torney General Keith Ellison on April 6 led 40 attorneys an additional 3 million masks by April 11. The governor’s of- ple. I urge all Texans to continue to stay at home except for general in an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme fice also provided a region-by-region weekly breakdown of essential services as we respond to COVID-19. By following Court in support of injury lawsuit decisions by the Su- personal protective equipment that had been distributed: these social distance practices, we will overcome this chal- preme Courts of Montana and Minnesota. masks, face shields, gloves, gowns and coveralls. lenge together.” In the brief, Paxton and Ellison said those state su- In other action, Abbott announced on April 9 an emer- Care access to increase preme courts correctly ruled in favor of allowing individ- gency rule adopted by the Texas Health and Human Ser- Gov. Abbott on April 6 announced that Care.com, a pri- uals to file personal injury lawsuits in the states in which vices Commission to temporarily allow more nurse aides vate business that enables families to find, manage and pay they reside and were injured, regardless of where the de- to serve residents in long-term care facilities during the for care and provides employment opportunities for care- fendant was located. COVID-19 response. Under the rule, nursing facilities may givers, is increasing in-home child care access for frontline The friend-of-the-court brief opposes an effort by large hire people to provide nurse aide services without having workers responding to the COVID-19 emergency. corporations to prevent individuals from filing lawsuits to complete a full certification program in their first four As part of this initiative, Abbott said, Care.com is offer- in their own local courts and to potentially prevent months of employment. This action will expand the eligible ing 90 days of free, premium access to their services, along states from filing lawsuits to enforce their own laws, pool of direct-care workers and help long-term care provid- with specific portals for frontline workers and caregivers in Paxton said. ers who may face critical staffing shortages, Abbott said. Texas. Jobless urged to reapply According to figures posted by the Texas Department of Frontline workers looking for child care, as well as pro- The Texas Workforce Commission on April 4 encour- State Health Services at noon on April 12, some 13,484 peo- spective caregivers, can enroll at https://texasfrontline. aged Texas residents previously deemed monetarily inel- ple in Texas had been diagnosed with deadly coronavirus -- care.com/. igible for unemployment benefits to reapply now, at the COVID-19 -- and 271 deaths resulting from the disease had Potential caregivers are subject to Care.com’s extensive beginning of a new fiscal quarter. been confirmed. background and safety checks. While child care services are The agency invited applicants who were denied un- Governor closes parks not typically free of charge, the Texas portal gives residents employment benefits due to insufficient wages and who Gov. Abbott on April 7 directed the Texas Parks and Wild- the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, worked during the January 2019-December 2019 base life Department and the Texas Historical Commission to providing additional support to frontline workers, Abbott period to visit the unemployment benefit services portal close all state parks and historic sites indefinitely as part of added. to reapply online.
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THE STEEL COUNTRY BEE | Thursday, April 16, 2020 • 5 SCHOOLS / NEWS Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD releases honor roll for third nine weeks Daingerfield-Lone Star errian Fields, Savannah Cutter Wood, India Woods Angella Arellano, Emma Nard, Karley Nix, Santana Soeung, Amerie Stephens, ISD has released their hon- Guerrero, Braden Holland, AB Barton, Lucy Bello, Oasis Nottingham, Samuel Pol- Mariela Vanegas, Sonny or rolls for the third nine Traelynn Lewis, Daniel Joseph Bauer, Bethanie Brown-Irving, Ty Byrd, lan, Sonson Soeung, Hunt- Wu weeks of instruction. Be- Madewell, Jose Mendoza, Clary, Bryanna Coffey, Al- Kayli Clark, Trevor Climer, er Staner, Austin Terry AB low are the lists for West Silas Mondello-Henry, A’Ri- ley Darden, Kinya Frank- Ja’Khyra Connor, Terry AB Julia Byrd, Breanna Elementary School and yah Morton, Derrick New- lin, Samuel Green, Alexx Gholston, Madison Green- Levi Allen, Alejandro Durham, Jaden Fomby, Daingerfield High School. some, Avery Patt, Rhylei Haynes, Brittany Holland, lee, Adrian Hatcher, Denim Delacruz, Jaylon Evans, Corey Hawkins, Ja’kelyn Others will be printed as Porter, Gabriel Soto, Gage Braylen Jordan, Riley Ma- Hayes, Toni McCellon, Ali Chandler Garrett, Dia- Hayes, Anna Lee, Sarah they are received. Thomas, Majik Walker, ness, Cody Marlar, Daryion McCoy, Corey Miller, Jayla mond Jeter, Jahaira Jimenez Lee, Juan Llamas, Bryce West Elementary Kaelyn Wallace, Kira White, Martinez, Naomi Martinez, Moore, Journee Moore, Aa- Caceres, Kyera Morgan, Ridenour, Cooper Walton, First Grade Ja’Vaughn Wilkerson Karli McCormic, Maycie lya Neal, Enrique Ochoa, Shuntyce Neal, Carson Makenzie Watkins, Kyasia A McGee, Ayden Peters, Da- Iraly Ordonez, Jasmine Ra- Power, Jose Ramos, Dustin Williams, Devin Wilson Jenna Bailey, Jayden Bry- Second Grade mion Ponce, Jayden Smith, mos, Keyshawna Roney, Rawls, Rey Riojas-Jimenez, ant, Ava Collins, Savannah A Wesley Spafford, Jackson Briana Sanchez, Caleb Lathan Sauceda, Jaci Sim- Twelfth Grade Domko, Elias Flores, Bry- Danielle Allender, An- Turner, Brysen Walker, Sears, Monorea Soeung, mons, Malik Tatum, Jenni- A cen Fulks, Anastasia Guer- ayeli Alvarez, Evelyn Balles- Ja’Riyan Wallace, A’Mari Salvador Velasquez, Kate- fer Trevino, Jahkiflin Wells, Victoria Bennett, Hailey rero, Eli Guerrero, Brinlee teros, JaLynn Banks, Amber Warren, Jacorey Webb, lyn Wade, Lyrikul Walker, Aalaysha Williams, Breana Byrd, Dazia Chapin, Sereni- Hays, Alexia Hernandez, Barkley, Graycie Baxter, Mar’Keyston Wobbington Jayden Wallace, Alexis Wil- Williams ty Coleman, Madison Drig- Jacqueline Lewis-Baxter, Anthony Bazan, Chandler liams, D’Corian Wright gers, Malayah Everett, Yo- Karsen Mason, Gabriella Black, Avery Brannon, Ty- Daingerfield HS Eleventh Grade jan Garcia, Jaclyn Garrett, Mendez, Braylon Parker, son Croley, Briella Davis, Ninth Grade Tenth Grade A Victor Gonzalez, Hanna Bryson Parker, Eli Parker, Wyatt Domko, Justis Gage, A A Joi Akinsuroju, Jaycee Hernandez, Jamie Nix, ami Tryston Phillips, Taylor Avion Gilmore-Brown, Eli Jayden Beltran, Marisol Genesis Allen, Dylan Bailey, Natalie Beasley, Neve Patel, Noah Reeder, Kiara Roberson, Brantly Tarrant, Goodson, Chandler Key, Is- Bernon, Analiz Dela Cruz, Baxter, Christina Brough- Beasley, Laura Carter, Eb- Robinson, Tiffany Sharp, Kyan White, Harmony Wil- abella Lerma, Shane Miller, Kami Driggers, Kylah Ha- ton, Ashlyn Bruce, Julissa ony Chalk, Jennifer Evans, Moises Solis liams Robert Nelson, Dallas Nix, ley, Madison Harvey, Parker Chavez, Saanaa Fields, Destiny Guerrero, Braxton AB AB Emerick Pritchett, Sar’aya Hawkins, Sarah Meacham, Adylen Garcia, Jackson Jimmerson, Adisen Key, Alexie Arellana, Tyjay- Macie Attaway, Aaden Rocha, Brogan Stewart, Harley Scholl, Julia Taylor, Hall, Sydney Key, Ariana Antonio Montez, Skylari lon Jeter, Ryan Lewis, Ja- Barber, Tanner Black, Layna Taylor, Eli Thigpen, Karma Weers, De’Asia Wil- Lewis, Haley Lewis, Maira Pearson, Kayleigh Phillips, kayla Owens, Chad Reeves D’Monee Brown, Harley Dillion Thomas, Braden liams Lopez, Kayleigh McCoy, Riley Scholl, Meagan Sears, Quanesha Roberts Cain, Yazmine Favors, Jak- Traylor, Maleah Traylor, AB Laura Mendez, De’Mondre Gracey Smith, Drcosangsin Los Pinos Winery, TBA Music to hold virtual MORRIS COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT COVID-19 UPDATE: concert benefiting domestic abuse victims Morris County Appraisal District will be mailing By DI DUNCAN Notices of Appraised Values on May 1,2020. The [email protected] law requires the Appraisal District to appraise property at 100 percent market value as of January In light of social distancing mandates and restaurants 1. Districts across the state have requested tax- having reduced services to take-out only, TBA Music, a payer relief from the Governor; however, currently there have been no actions granted to assist. Dallas based band that regularly performs at Los Pinos Winery, has teamed with the company to hold a virtual Business Personal Property Renditions are due concert on Friday, April 17. April 15, 2020 (subsection C repealed Jan. 1, 2020); TBA Music specializes in pop and soul hits from the however, we’ve automatically granted a 30-day ex- 60s, 70s, and today. The band performs as a duo, trio, tension to May 15, 2020. and five-piece ensemble at events and venues all over Our office will follow all mandates by the Governor East Texas, including the State Fair of Texas and the and the CDC requirements but please be assured Mount Pleasant Uncorked Food & Wine Festival. The the staff is available to you. For questions, please band plays covers of all ages, such as No Diggity by call (903) 645-5601 or email sgolden@morriscad. Blackstreet, Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac, and If I Ain’t com. Please see our website www.morriscad.com Got You by Alicia Keys. for the latest information.
The duo is made up of Brigitte Mena and Trevor Wil- COURTESY PHOTO I think we can all agree, this is not an ordinary year son. Mena and Wilson each perform vocals and play in- but we can come together and make it extraordi- struments during the shows. Adrian Martinez performs Brigitte Mena and Trevor Wilson of TBA Music will perform a virtual nary. concert April 17. with the two in their trio performances. Brett Landrum Summer Golden and Ray Herbert join to create a larger band for wed- Mena said. Chief Appraiser dings, festivals, and other events. Los Pinos will be offering discounts to patrons who TBA Music is now hosting these virtual concerts in choose to order on the night of the concert. Lesa Jones, partnership with their regular venues, a unique expe- an employee of Los Pinos stated, “We’re really excited rience for audience members and for the band. The about partnering with TBA Music. We will offer specials concerts stream live on TBA Music’s Facebook and In- for take-out and 20% off wine. TBA Music is really a MEETINGS stagram pages, and a virtual tip jar is available for the crowd favorite. Everyone loves when they perform. This show. For each show, the members of the band choose partnership really works out well for all of us.” COUNTY a charity and donate 10% of the virtual tip jar earnings TBA Music will hold their concert at 7 p.m. on Friday MORRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT meets the to that charity. night. It can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/ second Monday each month with the excep- For the Los Pinos virtual concert on Friday, donations events/1981423301987620/. Los Pinos can be reached tion of October (second Tuesday) in the Morris will go to The Family Place, a shelter and resource cen- at (903) 855-1769 for questions regarding specials or to County Courthouse, 500 Broadnax. ter for victims of family violence. Mena, who also acts place an order. TBA Music’s virtual tip jar will be linked as band manager, says that she chose this charity after on the concert page. MORRIS COUNTY COLLABORATIVE SPECIAL MEETINGS reading recent statistics on Every fourth Thursday at 6:00 PM. Please email family violence. “I recently [email protected] or call 903-305-2277 for read that calls to the Na- MORRIS location. tional Domestic Abuse ho- TWIN CINEMA OPEN for concessions: tline have increased 25%, Daingerfield popcorn • drinks • hot dogs • candy CITY so we will be making a do- 903-645-2219 DAINGERFIELD CITY COUNCIL meets at 6 p.m. the nation to this charity for Daily 5-8pm ALL SEATS second Monday each month at City Hall, 101 our upcoming concert as (no movies by order of the Governor) Linda Drive. they provide shelter, coun- $ 50 seling, and other services 1 HUGHES SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL meets at 6:30 to combat family violence,” ALL TIMES www.MorrisTwinCinema.com p.m. on the third Tuesday each month at 603 E. First Street. LONE STAR CITY COUNCIL meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday each month the Lone Star Fire Department, 201 W. Industrial Blvd. T he Steel Country Bee ORE CITY CITY COUNCIL meets the second Tues- day each month in the Municipal Courtroom, 302 E. Main St. AVINGER CITY COUNCIL meets at 6:30 p.m. the last SERVICE Monday each month at City Hall, 6 N. Main St. DIRECTORY SCHOOL DISTRICTS DAINGERFIELD-LONE ISD SCHOOL BOARD meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday each month in the Realtor Forestry Administration Building, 200 Tiger Dr., Dainger- field. Marty Walker, Realtor Walker Forestry HUGHES SPRINGS ISD SCHOOL BOARD meets at 6 903-452-1831 p.m. the second Monday each month in the Administration Building, 871 Taylor St. Marty Walker, Realtor & Forester Company United Country ORE CITY ISD SCHOOL BOARD meets at 6:30 H5 Auction & Realty p.m. the third Monday each month in the Ad- Ranches • Residential 903.452.1831 ministration Building, 100 Rebel Road. Land • Commercial 37 Years Experience Member Society of American Foresters • Texas Association of Realtors Free Consultation Email us the date, time and place for your meet- Your constant referrals and business are the finest compliment I can ever receive. ing to [email protected]. 6 • THE STEEL COUNTRY BEE | Thursday, April 16, 2020 OUTDOORS A guide to indoor vegetable gardening By DI DUNCAN buy. For example, you will need a much to the pots. Water travels through grav- with your spray bottle. You only want to [email protected] deeper container for carrots and pota- el much more easily than it does soil, so dampen the paper towel, so refrain from toes than you would for tomatoes and the addition of gravel helps to ensure adding too much water. Press excess air It’s a common misconception that in beans. Also consider how much space that water filters through, rather than out of each bag and seal them. You can order to grow your own produce, you each plant will need. Carrots do very causing mud in your pot. Your gravel then hang them near a window. Once must have land, equipment, and days of well in long rectangular containers, as should be in a horizontal layer covering your seeds become sprouts, you can free time to tend to a garden. The truth do leafy plants, such as mesclun. To- roughly ¼ of your pot. transfer them to the prepared contain- is, gardening can be done anywhere. matoes, beans, and other bush plants On top of your gravel, another layer ers. Indoor vegetable gardening gives you do best in individual pots with cages to of mesh is imperative. This second layer much more control of what you produce. keep the plants upright as they grow. ensures the potting soil doesn’t pack it- Caring for your garden: You have greater supervision of each self into the gravel, ruining your drain- Keep soil consistently moist and watch plant’s environment to ensure the high- Preparation: age system. Next, add in your soil. Soil them grow. If you are growing beans or est quality is achieved, and you have less Once you have the optimal containers should be added into each container up tomatoes, it is a good idea to purchase waste by protecting your plants from for your chosen plants, you must pre- to about 1.5 to 2 inches from the top of or construct cages for the plants ahead animals and insects and growing only pare them to be a suitable growing envi- the pot. You can now water in your soil. of time. Bush plants tend to grow very enough for your family. ronment. Proper drainage is critical for a It is often better to do this before add- quickly, and if they are left without a Indoor gardening is most commonly successful container garden. If you pro- ing plants or seeds, because soil can be structure to aid in keeping them upright, done in containers to conserve space; cured pots without holes in the bottom, so dry that the water sits or runs on top they can become unstable and wilt. this is an ideal solution for apartments you will need to drill a few small holes to initially, displacing them. Place your containers near a source and homes with little yard space. The allow water to pass through. While these of natural light and water regularly. If only thing standing between you and holes are necessary in ensuring water Sprouting seeds: you are unsure of how much water your delicious home-grown vegetables is the drains as it should, you will also need to While you can simply place seeds in plants need, look at the leaves. If your knowledge to cultivate them. use materials in the bottom of each pot the soil to grow, plants tend to perform plants’ leaves are yellowing, too much Begin by deciding which vegetables to assist in this process. better when germinated before planting. water is being given; if the leaves are you would like to grow. Staples like po- You will begin by adding mesh to the To germinate seeds, you will need sand- drying and becoming brown, the plants tatoes, leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, bottom of the containers. You can use wich bags, quality paper towels, and a need more water. Make sure to turn your and onions can all be grown indoors. anything from precut flowerpot mesh, to spray bottle filled with water. Fold your plants regularly if light is coming from Gourds, melons, and other vine plants coffee filters, to pieces of window screen. paper towels into large squares, approx- only one direction. are a bit more difficult, but are still pos- It only matters that there is a breathable imately the size of your bags and place With the container gardening method, sible to grow in containers. material over the holes to stop soil and them inside. Lay three to four seeds on you can have home-grown produce year- The plants you choose to grow deter- debris from leaking out with the water the towel in each bag a few centime- round, no matter what type of home you mine which containers you will need to runoff. Next, you will need to add gravel ters apart and mist the inside of the bag live in. All natural alternatives to chemical pesticides By DI DUNCAN to use the salt spray is late in the afternoon, since spider tol, which gives the oil its menthol-like scent. [email protected] mites stay longer in the evening and if they get wet. The more mites that stay in the area you treat, the fewer to Tobacco Spray: Tobacco is not simply harmful to humans; The verdict is in: chemical pesticides are not only harm- worry about throughout the garden. tobacco spray was once a common pesticide for general ful to humans, but animals and plant life as well. Investi- pests, caterpillars, and aphids. Mix one cup of organic to- gations into companies like Monsanto have shown high Mineral (Horticultural) Oil Spray: Mix about 1oz of high- bacco into one gallon of water. Leave the mixture to set levels of carcinogens in products such as Round-Up and grade oil with 32oz of water. Stir oil and water and add to for 24-hours. The mixture should have a light brown col- other farm and garden pesticides. Fortunately, all-natural a spray bottle. The spray works well for dehydrating in- or. If it is very dark, add more water. This mix can be used alternatives are available to treat small gardens to large sects and their eggs. It works on adelgids, aphids, cater- on most plants, except tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and farms. Farmers and gardeners have two major choices pillar eggs, grasshoppers, mealybug, mites, scale, spider others in the solanaceous family. when it comes to all-natural insect repellent: do-it-your- mites, thrips, and white flies, and many other insects. self methods and premixed pesticides. Diatomaceous Earth and Chili Citrus Oil and Cayenne Pepper Spray: This method works Pepper: Grind two handfuls of dried chili peppers into DIY All-Natural Pesticides: Different pest issues require especially well on ants. Mix ten drops of citrus essential a fine powder and mix with diatomaceous earth. Diato- different solutions. For instance, for spider mites, you oil with one teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 cup of warm maceous earth can be found at most hardware and gar- could use a salt spray, but for slugs, you may need some- water. Shake the mixture well and spray on the affected dening stores. Sprinkle mixture over the entire garden thing with a citrus base. Below is a list of the most common areas. The acidity in the mixture is what kills insects. It area. This mixture works in two ways. The chili peppers DIY pesticides, how they work, and what they work on. dissolves the coating on insects’ respiratory systems, contain capsaicin, which has the same effects as the cit- causing them to suffocate. rus oil methods above. Diatomaceous earth is extremely Salt Spray: Mix two tablespoons of Himalayan crystal salt abrasive to insects. It cuts their exterior coating, leaving into one gallon of warm water and spray on infected ar- Castile Soap and Orange Oil Spray: Simply mix three their insides exposed. The powder then dehydrates the eas to treat plants infested with spider mites. You should tablespoons of liquid organic castile soap with 1 ounce insects. This pesticide works on all bugs but works espe- also remove any leaves on the plant that appear to have of orange oil to one gallon of water and shake well. This cially well on fleas, ants and bed bugs. little chance of surviving. There are over 1,200 varieties of treatment is especially effective against slugs and can be spider mites, but the treatment has been shown to work sprayed directly on ants and roaches. Orange oil works Pre-mixed Organic Pesticides: on a majority of varieties. Salt kills spider mites by cor- very much the same way cirtus oil and cayenne pepper If do-it-yourself methods aren’t your thing, plenty of roding their bodies. The most advantageous time of day spray does; by destroying the wax coating of the respira- organic pre-mixed options are available. Highest rated tory of insects, this mix- brands are EcoSmart, Garden Safe, and Organic Labora- ture causes them to suffo- tories. Each company offers products made from all-nat- cate. The citrus smell also ural ingredients that are safe for use around humans and repels other insects from animals. the area. EcoSmart products are made from essential oils like the ones used in the DIY methods above which kill and Eucalyptus Oil: This nat- repel insects. Half-gallon bottles of EcoSmart Organic ural pesticide works very Pest Control can be purchased for around $30 on Am- well on flies, mosquitoes, azon but can be found at a much lower price in some and wasps. Simply sprin- gardening departments of hardware stores. This prod- Thank You kle a few drops around uct comes with a sprayer and does not need to be mixed affected areas. The oil with water. will not only kill present Garden Safe does not disclose ingredients in their prod- insects, it will also repel ucts, but they are certified organic and claim to be safe insects. Eucalyptus oil for use around birds, pets, humans, and beneficial in- contains a high concen- sects, such as bees. Garden Safe is far less expensive than tration of the chemical EcoSmart products. A 16oz bottle of Garden Safe B.t. Worm compound called eucalyp- & Caterpillar can be purchased for $20 on Amazon or in Thank you to our Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters, and some hardware stores. One bottle makes up to 32 gal- First Responders! You put your lives at risk to help keep lons of pesticide. our communities safe during this difficult time! Organic Laboratories sprays are made from fish oil and other fatty oils. FAMILY The oils smother insects Oney’s in the treated area, while HAWKINS being safe for all other life 104 Coffey Street • Daingerfield RES NT 903-800-0021 TAURA forms. 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WE’RE I THIS TOGETHER We, at NTCC, our Communities in Schools program hope that every- and Small Business Development Cen- one in our commu- ter, to offering specialized training to How To Reach Us nity is doing well get you back to work quickly – we have during this difficult a variety of resources to help. time as we collec- None of us know how long this will While our campus is closed to the public for now, tively respond to last or what the future will hold, but I we are still just a call or e-mail away! the COVID-19 pan- can promise that your friends at NTCC demic. will be working hard to do whatever we Admissions Registrar This unprecedented situation has can to keep our Northeast Texas region required sacrifice from everyone and I strong. Please don’t hesitate to reach 903-434-8122 (Graduation Information) know many folks are facing a lot of fear out to us if you are ready to take steps [email protected] 903-434-8139 and uncertainty about the future. With toward going to college or have ques- [email protected] that in mind, I want to remind you that tions about the services we offer. Even Advising/Registration NTCC is truly YOUR community col- though we aren’t physically able to be 903-434-8190 Security lege. Our mission has always been fo- on campus right now, we are still here [email protected] Phone #: 903-434-8127 cused on serving the specific needs of for you. I have no doubt we will all finish this area. We are here for you and will strong! Thank you and God Bless. Business Office Email: [email protected] continue to be here for you after this is 903-434-8118 over. From outreach services through Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President Small Business [email protected] Development Center (SBDC) Nosotras estamos en esto JUNTAS College Store 903-434-8237 [email protected] Nosotros, en NTCC, esperamos que ustedes puedan volver a trabajar más 903-434-8150 todos en nuestra comunidad sigan bien pronto, tenemos una variedad de re- [email protected] Special Populations durante este difícil momento,mientras cursos para ayudarles. respondemos colectivamente a la pan- Ninguno de nosotros sabe cuánto Financial Aid 903-434-8104 demia COVID-19. durará esta crisis ni cómo estarán las 903-434-8132 [email protected] Esta situación sin precedentes ha re- cosas cuando termine, pero puedo pro- [email protected] querido el sacrificio de todos y sé que meterles que sus amigos en NTCC tra- Veterans Services muchas personas enfrentan bastante bajarán arduamente para hacer todo lo General Information 903-434-8146 miedo e incertidumbre sobre el futuro. posible para mantener fuerte nuestra Con esto en mente , quiero recordarles región del noreste de Texas. No duden 903-434-8100 [email protected] que NTCC es en verdad su colegio co- en comunicarse con nosotros si ustedes munitario. Nuestra misión, como siem- están listos para tomar medidas para ir Register Now for May Intersession, pre, se concentra en atender las necesi- a la universidad o si ustedes tienen pre- dades específicas de esta área. Estamos guntas sobre los servicios que ofrece- Summer & Fall 2020 at www.ntcc.edu! aquí para ustedes y nos quedamos mos. Aunque físicamente no podemos para servirles después de que esto ter- estar en el campus en este momento, mine. Desde servicios de extensión de todavía estamos aquí para ayudarles. nuestro programa de Comunidades en ¡No tengo duda de que todos termin- las Escuelas y el Centro de Desarrollo aremos fuertes! Gracias y que Dios los de Pequeñas Empresas hasta ofrecer bendiga capacitación especializada para que Dr. Ron Clinton, NTCC President