Thursday, Wood County June 4, 2020 Vol. 5 No. 23 One Section 50 cents MONITORwww.woodcountymonitor.com Two more COVID-19 deaths reported for Wood County Wood County recorded As of Monday, the county range, 10 from 60-79, four of its second and third deaths had recorded 33 total cases, 80-plus and five from 21-40. from COVID-19 in the last with 16 of those reported as All three deaths are re- week. having recovered. ported as age 70 and up. The disease caused by the Most of the cases have According to state reports, novel coronavirus claimed been in the Winnsboro area, the county has had 420 res- its first victim in the county which has had 15. Other ZIP idents tested for the disease on May 18. codes include Mineola with as of Monday. The second victim was an- eight, Quitman five, Yantis The county reported its nounced on Friday, May 29 three and Hawkins and Big first case on March 31. It and third on Monday, June Sandy one each. reached 10 cases May 2 and 1. The cases are split with 16 jumped from 18 to 22 cases All three were located in males and 17 females, with on May 19. It climbed from the Winnsboro area. 13 cases in the 41-59 age 29 to 33 on Monday. Mineola schools take small steps to reopen By PHIL MAJOR sume workouts for student plans for students returning [email protected] athletes on Monday, June to the building on a small 8, under the guidelines es- scale that we might be able Mineola schools will be tablished by the University to transition this to our big- testing the waters with stu- Interscholastic League. ger plan in the fall when our dents returning to school The district will also be students are allowed to re- campuses in small numbers holding summer school on turn,” Superintendent Cody next week. a voluntary basis, also an- Mize said. The administrative lead- ticipated to start June 8. Those guidelines for ath- ership team met last Thurs- And high school band letic workouts include so- day to begin laying plans practices will also resume cial distancing and capacity for the possible resumption with percussion and color requirements, spread out of school in the fall. guard. drop off locations, daily The athletic department “Our thoughts are if we is completing plans to re- can get some really solid See MISD, Page 9A

In what could be a sign of better times, Mineola youth begin workouts in preparation for baseball tournaments. Though local youth foundations have canceled the summer season, several traveling and tournament teams are gearing up for activity after youth sports restrictions were lifted June 1. See more photos Page 12. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) County business relief fund on hold By LARRY TUCKER WCEDC Executive Direc- said. [email protected] tor Roger Johnson brought After a discussion, com- the item to the commission- missioners decided to table Wood County commis- ers. until the June 16 meeting sioners tabled a request by “When I talk to the local to get guidelines for a pro- the Wood County Economic chambers of commerce and gram to be put together and Development Commission EDCs they let me know implemented. (WCEDC) to utilize county what is going on in their The request seeks use of funds for a business relief communities. This would the unclaimed capital credit program needed because of be for all Wood County the COVID-19 pandemic. communities,” Johnson See COUNTY, Page 11A There was a peaceful protest at the Wood County Courthouse Monday morning attended by several local citizens. Pictured are (left to right) Vernon Olmsted (Bohannon’s grandfather), Kimberly Bohannon (protest organizer), Ashley County judge challenges cities on census Lance and Milo Reed. See related story Page 12. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) County Judge Lucy He- Hebron will award the The state response rate is Pendergrass, Dailey top A-GHS grads bron has challenged Wood community with the best 55.1% and the national rate Valedictorian of the Al- County communities to get response to a dinner for the is 60.4%. ba-Golden Class of 2020 is on board with the 2020 Unit- mayor and city administra- “Everyone in the commu- Ann Marie Pendergrass. ed States Census. tor and their spouses at a lo- nity benefits when every- Salutatorian is Jacob Dai- The census activities, cal restaurant. one is counted properly,” ley. which normally target April The winner will be the city Hebron said. “So, please be The Class of 2020 will 1 for the once-in-10-years with the highest percentage sure to complete your 2020 graduate Thursday, June 4 population count, had to response rate by July 8. Census. Today, more than at Panther Stadium at 7 p.m. be curtailed during the Respondents can file cen- ever, it is very easy to do and Ann Marie has been ac- COVID-19 pandemic re- sus information online and takes very little time to com- cepted into the honors col- sponse. by phone, as well as by mail. plete. In addition, it is worth lege at Texas A&M Com- Census workers resumed As of Monday, response it to our community to take merce where she plans to in-person deliveries of cen- rates for cities included Alba- a few moments now so that get her bachelors in pre-vet. sus forms last week for 41.7% Hawkins-37.9%, Min- our area can receive its fair She then plans to attend Tex- households that did no re- eola-60.2%, Quitman-58.2%, share of more than $675 bil- as A&M University and earn spond to the initial and fol- Winnsboro-58.3% and Yan- lion per year in federal fund- a degree in advanced stud- low up mailings. tis-44.5%. ing.” ies of zoology and veteri- ANN MARIE PENDERGRASS JACOB DAILEY nary medicine. She has been A-GHS VALEDICTORIAN A-GHS SALUTATORIAN Alba-Golden superintendent search narrows awarded the honors college the 2019/2020 homecoming and his favorite, baseball. scholarship and presidential queen by her peers. Outside of his time com- The search for a new su- a three-day period, after Monday, June 8. scholarship from TAMU-C. She is the daughter of Wil- mitted to school work, sports perintendent for Alba-Gold- which that list was trimmed Following a state-mandat- She was the volleyball liam and Christy Pender- commitments and his work, en ISD was narrowed to to three candidates. ed 21-day waiting period, team captain and was grass. Jacob enjoys spending time three candidates last week. The board held one inter- the candidate then could be awarded 1st team all-district Jacob plans to attend the with his girlfriend, Hannah. The school district re- view each night this week, extended a contract at the and academic all-district. University of Mary Hardin He also enjoys hunting and ceived 57 completed appli- Monday, Tuesday and end of June. She has been a member of Baylor in Belton in the fall fishing with the guys and cations for the position, and Wednesday. Former Superintendent the National Honor Society to study engineering and to just hanging out. the school board decided The lone finalist is expect- Dwayne Ellis accepted an for four years and served as play Crusader football. He is the son of Chad and to interview six. Those in- ed to be named at the reg- early retirement agreement NHS secretary and class sec- His extracurricular sports Amie Dailey and Karla and terviews were held over ular school board meeting on Feb. 24. retary. She was also voted include football, basketball Brandon Crockett.

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Many of the now fa- as, the largest grocer in the top level of executives – tem with new orders and miliar procedures were put area faced some difficult de- chief operating officer, chief then to grind to a halt when in place to mitigate virus cisions. Brookshire Grocery financial officer, etc. – were production could not meet transmission risks. Johnson Division Chief Brian John- stocking shelves or helping requirements. explained that many of the son recalled the moment out in some way at a local “We turned it off,” John- measures will remain, as Chief Executive Officer store.” son said, “we went back to the responsibility for safety Brad Brookshire realized “Those initial two weeks a manual ordering to put a and security will always be the severity of the situation. spoke volumes about the governor on the distribu- Brookshire’s responsibility. “He chased us all out quality of people who are tion system.” Of all the company rep- of the office,” he recalled. working in our groceries,” The new conditions resentatives, Johnson like- “There was no one left at Johnson explained. spawned some creative ly has a bit more insight headquarters; we all re- He offered that while solutions to specific deliv- into that responsibility ceived assignments to aug- many large companies ery infrastructure issues. than most. His father, Jerry ment the stores.” experienced a significant Johnson related how the Johnson, ran the Winnsboro That initial push of staff increase in truancy, the company immediately ap- Brookshire’s store (No. 6) employees out to the Brook- Brookshire’s workforce re- proached major restaurant for many years. On Dec. 19, shire’s stores across the re- mained as stable as always. venders, like Sysco and Ben 1984 at the age of 16, Brian gion was only the first of The employees’ no-show E. Keith, to ensure that pro- began to work under his fa- several measures which rate remained below 2% duce was always flowing ther’s tutelage. unfolded in the face of the even in the early days when into the local shelves. In one After graduating from pandemic. The challenges not much was known about case, the company contract- Winnsboro High School, a facing Brookshire Grocery the virus. ed Sysco’s distribution sys- Brookshire’s scholarship Company came one after Once the ability to pro- tem to fill a specialized re- led Johnson to Baylor Uni- another in the early days of vide customer service was quirement for bottled water. versity and a business de- the shutdown. shored up, the company With the first two largest gree. Although not under “First, we had to man-up reacted quickly to meet the concerns (customer service an obligation to do so, it Brookshire Division Chief Brian Johnson, a Winnsboro native, describes the the stores to meet the de- high demands of a worried and supply) addressed, was a natural fit for him to challenges faced during the Spring pandemic. (Courtesy photo) mand as people were buy- customer base. Brookshire’s faced the join the grocery company. ing more food than normal “We added suppliers daunting issues of store That association has led ment of that family-run ers, veterans, education and and more frequently than across the board,” Johnson sanitation. With the aver- him to a highly successful company has been a part of child welfare. we had ever seen,” Johnson remarked. “Where we had age store size of a Brook- career with a one-of-a-kind local East Texas communi- Johnson paused be- explained. three suppliers for a prod- shire’s grocery of 40,000 company. ties for a long time. It con- fore offering his summary In the first two weeks uct normally, we often in- square feet, maintaining Johnson put Brookshire tinues today. Organizations about what makes Brook- of the shut-down, Brook- creased it to five suppliers,” cleanliness standards can be into context, “By nation- such as Mineola Caring and shire a special organization. shire’s hired over 2,000 he added. daunting. al standards we are not a Sharing, Hawkins Helping “First,” he offered, “the people to meet the service The grocers had entered Keeping the stores vi- large company. Our stores Hand and Winnsboro Re- sacrifices of our partners – requirements. into a pattern of supply and rus-free started like many are only in the Ark-La- source Center benefit from partners is the word we use That initial hiring surge demand previously unseen. things at Brookshire’s, with Tex. We compete everyday direct charitable donations. for employees – and watch- was mostly truck drivers The normal ordering meth- the workforce. against nationwide chains More specific humanitar- ing the amazing things that and order pullers and was od for the company is a “We take everyone’s tem- like Walmart and Kroger, ian requests are addressed they do every day. And designed to shore-up a de- computer-assisted ordering perature at the start of their but we are still a family-run twice a year through a grant most importantly,” he con- livery infrastructure which system. The system used shift,” Johnson related. grocery.” program. Other areas of fo- cluded, “is the trust which was being overstretched. historical purchase records “The limit is quite strict; a The community involve- cus include first respond- our customers have in us.” Corner Column When I was in high school my Dad the ocean. cancer, I’m in that elderly group of high risk folks even and I would watch the nightly death I had started questioning my beliefs and seeking though I am only 69. Like everyone, I’m ready for things toll from Vietnam. answers for things I did not understand. A good friend, to get back to normal – for kids to be able to go to school, On Tuesday, April 28, the corona Earl David Broach, had quit school and joined the Army. go to the swimming pool, go to work, play summer base- virus US death count reached 58,365 We got word in August 1970 that David had been killed ball and go to a concert. I want 2020 high school seniors surpassing the total death watch from in action. to get to have graduation, have a prom, to take a senior Vietnam, which would be 58,220. It was I will never forget the last time I saw him alive. He was trip and be able to make memories with their friends. I a stark reminder of a time in my life heading back for another tour in Vietnam. We were at want to see all of my grandkids. which led me to question my beliefs the Site gas station on Buckner Boulevard. As we hugged As I write this, we are passing 100,000 deaths from about almost everything. LARRY TUCKER and parted ways, David put on his headphones, got on this virus. It worries me so many are still not taking this It was 1969, a time of civil unrest with his motorcycle and roared off listening to Steppenwolf’s COVID-19 pandemic seriously enough. I do believe we the war going on along with anti-war and civil rights “Born to be Wild.” The next time I saw him was in a will see permanent changes in how we look at life in the movements prominent. It was just a year after the tragic casket at his funeral. future. We can whip this thing, but we are going to have assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator For the life of me, I never figured out why we were to do it together. Heck, I didn’t like being told I had to Robert F. Kennedy. It was a time when some parents really in Vietnam. Apparently the government didn’t wear a seat belt, but now I know it saves lives. kicked their sons to the streets for having long hair. either. It’s hard to believe, but during this time, in 1970, Social distancing and constant hand-washing are here It would be the spring of 1970 when I spent a highly students were killed during an anti-war protest at Kent to stay for a long time. It has been proven these things unsuccessful academic semester at North Texas State State University in Ohio by members of the National save lives. It’s not going to hurt any of us to wear a mask University. It was a time of Woodstock and some great Guard. when in public. music. It was a time when I started parking cars at Me- I tried to volunteer for non-combative duty, but a bad It’s time to face facts and fight together against this morial Auditorium in downtown Dallas. It was during back would keep me out, even though my draft lottery menace. A special thanks to those on the front lines at that time I got to experience concerts ranging from the number was a seven. I decided to file as a conscientious the hospitals, clinics, on the fire trucks, in law enforce- Temptations and the Beach Boys to the Moody Blues, objector, but the bad back kept me out of any kind of ment and the ones who take out my groceries and pick Alice Cooper, Led Zeppelin, Jethro Tull, the Who and service at that time. up my garbage. many more. I wish I could file as a conscientious objector in the We must remember this is the United States, not the Many friends from my beloved W.W. Samuell High COVID-19 war, but we must all be on active duty in this Divided States of America. It is a time to set aside differ- School deep in the Pleasant Grove (yes, I’m a Grove Rat) new war on the coronavirus. ences and join this fight together, or our way of life may community of southeast Dallas were in a war far across Due to my age, multiple surgeries and a bout with perish forever. WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR Listings alternated on a weekly basis MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB - third QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except when on Tuesdays on Mercy Ships campus, noon to 1 p.m. Call ahead WOOD COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS – Monday, 5:30 p.m., high school lobby. field trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitmangardenclub@gmail. for room details 903-939-7000 or [email protected]. garden workday each Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon, all levels of MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD - third com. All are welcome. TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Baptist experience welcome. Come at 8:45 a.m. in the kitchen of the Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 903-569-6183. Public invited. QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, Faith Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. Stinson House for coffee. 175 Gov Hogg Pkwy, Quitman – the MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, dinner at Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman. UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT - meet- two-story white house behind the pavilion at Hogg Park. 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invited. 569-2608. QUITMAN LIONS CLUB - For meeting time and place call 903- ings are held quarterly, 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday to be deter- WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - third MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE – every other Saturday, 11 a.m., 763-4126. mined at the Wood County Airport board room. Monday, 5:30 p.m. in the UT Health Quitman hospital board 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 769-4024. QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., UT Health UT HEALTH QUITMAN - needs volunteers. Great opportunity room (every three months). MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Mineola Country Quitman board room. 903-383-5075. to meet people while helping your community. Contact Beverly WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every other Club. QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thursday, noon, UT Health Quit- Haynes, 713-447-6903. Tuesday, Courthouse, Quitman, 10 a.m. 903-763-2716. MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, 8:45 a.m. man Community Room, N. Hwy. 37. VFW AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., Recruiting new WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other month, to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 8:45 a.m. to 1 QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; city hall. members. 569-2228. third Monday, 6 p.m., depending exceptions. Wood County p.m. on Tuesday. 903-497-1162; Dominoes, cards, rummy cube. QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – third Monday, 6 p.m. Adminis- VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke every Justice Center courtroom. The public is invited. 903-569-3711 MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD – Tuesday and Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. tration Building. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thursday, Quit- beginners, intermediate 9 a.m. to noon REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third Monday, WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - Second Tuesday, 6 man Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. www.woodcountydem.org 936- MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD – third Wednesday at 1 11:30 a.m., Caroll Green Civic Center, Quitman. p.m., Quitman Public Library. 903.967.7488, e-mail kayoung. 635-4656 p.m. and first and third Thursday at 10 a.m. ROSE HILL FOOD PANTRY – 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 1:30 [email protected] WOOD COUNTY EXPLORERS – first Monday, 6 p.m., Armed MLOTA QUILT GUILD - first Thursday at 10 a.m. p.m., 1420 CR 2460, Mineola. No qualification. WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meeting, Mon- Texans facility. MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; business SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAWKINS - day, 2 p.m., Wood County Extension Office. WOOD COUNTY TX GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third Mon- meeting fourth Monday. fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. WOOD COUNTY AGGIE MOMS - 1st Monday, 6 p.m. at day, January through May and September through November, MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club meets third Speakeasy in Quitman (except January, June, July, August), 7 p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger Community Room. p.m. Beginners are welcome. Friday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Richie’s Café in Winnsboro. 903-539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook page. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 903-253-3635. WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, third WOOD COUNTY PREC. 2 CONSTABLE EXPLORERS – first All levels welcome TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley chapter, Thursday, 8 a.m., appraisal district office. Open to the public. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Armed Texans Training Facility, 369 CR MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD – first and third Tuesday, 1 p.m. 2784, Mineola. Business meeting second Monday at 10:30 a.m. To add or change a listing to WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSOCI- PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m., ATION - third Monday, Sept.-Dec. and Feb.-April, 2 p.m. and in First Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program provided. the calendar, email May at 5 p.m., Forever Young Activity Center, 402 S. Main St., 903-629-2114 [email protected] Quitman. All retired school personnel are invited. PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second Tuesday, 6 p.m. Mineola YANTIS CITY COUNCIL – second Tuesday, 6 p.m., city hall. Civic Center. President Loraine Epps. or [email protected] YANTIS SCHOOL BOARD – second Monday, 6 p.m., school QUILTS OF VALOR group, Stitchin’ Angels, meet the last cafeteria. Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m., 1118 N. 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During homemade jams and jellies, full swing, open every Sat- the midst of the COVID-19 pickles and other home- urday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. shutdowns, farmers mar- canned foods; baked goods The market opened on kets were allowed to be and even tamales. There Saturday, May 23 with a open because they are an were also herbs and herb half dozen vendors. The essential source of food. plants, large and small, at regular season opening The city is asking that ven- both weekend’s markets. would have been the first dors and customers wear If the number of food ven- Saturday in May, but the masks, though they are not dors grows, those vendors market’s regular vendors required. Vendors are re- who exceed the number exercised an abundance of quired to fill out an appli- that can safely be set up caution for their as well as cation and sign a COVID-19 in the pavilion will be al- their customers’ health in waiver. The city also asks lowed to set up in the area waiting to open on Memo- that vendors take necessary surrounding the pavilion. rial Day weekend. precautions to keep their Market management asks Last week saw a full mar- customers and themselves those vendors who bring ket with 11 vendors, all sell- safe from COVID-19. Hand only fruits and vegetables ing food items, in the pavil- sanitizer for the public is to bring only those grown ion just west of the Depot at available at the market. in northeast Texas. 101 Front Street. Only food Customers are requested Anyone interested in par- vendors are being accepted not to linger in the pavilion. ticipating in the market can at this time for the market, Saturday the Main Street contact Doris Newman at which is free for the ven- Farmers Market saw farm 903-569-6183 or by email at dors. However, food ven- raised eggs, chicken and [email protected]. Rita and Jim O’Hara of Pine Mills are regulars at the Mineola Farmers Market. Rita volunteers to help manage the dors can include a few art beef; as well as a good selec- market. (Courtesy photo) Wood County, cities to share in opioid settlement funds By PHIL MAJOR citizens. said. [email protected] The money would be tar- “I was actually present geted to education, preven- at the commissioners court In an agreement reached tion and treatment. meeting when the court last Thursday with the state Of that $150 million of the heard the initial presenta- government and local enti- money going to cities and tion and voted to join in the ties, Wood County and its counties (out of $1 billion), litigation. It is nice to see a cities learned how a pend- Wood County would re- positive outcome in a rela- ing settlement in the ongo- ceive $267,048 and the six tive short period of time. ing opioid lawsuit would cities $106,329, with Mine- “The agreement and the benefit them financially. ola receiving $48,719, Quit- settlement for Wood Coun- The manufacturers of man $15,619, Winnsboro ty will be the first step in Groundbreaking for Stitchin’ Heaven’s new retreat center and cottages was held Thursday in Quitman. In attendance opioids have been sued by $28,791, Hawkins $7,932, addressing some of the fi- were (from left) Quitman Mayor Pro Tem David Dobbs, Quitman Development Corporation President Martha Scrog- Texas and other states over Alba $3,196 and Yantis nancial and other effects we gins, Wood County National Bank and Quitman Chamber Board representative Morgan Whitely, Deb Luttrell, Clay the damages caused by the $2,072. have experienced as a com- Luttrell, Bering Construction’s Mark Folmar, Wood County Economic Development Commission Executive Director Roger highly-addictive painkill- The 30 counties of Re- munity due to this destruc- Johnson and Wood County Judge Lucy Hebron. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) ers. gion One, including Wood tive crisis. All areas in our Under the plan, for ev- County, would receive community have been af- ery $1 billion in settlement $38,223,336. fected, from healthcare, ed- Stitchin’ Heaven breaks ground on accommodations funds, 15% would go to cit- Wood County Judge Lucy ucation, public safety, our Nationally acclaimed and have 12 hotel-style bed- more people in to spend time ies and counties, 15% to the Hebron is pleased with the court system, our families Texas premier quilting des- rooms, each with a dedicat- here and more importantly, state and 70% to regional agreement. and the whole community tination, Stitchin’ Heaven, ed bathroom, and can sleep to spend money here. We health districts. “We in the county have has been impacted because hosted a groundbreaking 24 people. The 10 cottages love it here and are thankful The districts’ use of the been monitoring the prog- of opioids. This agreement for its new retreat center and will each sleep four guests you came out today to spend funds would be governed ress of the litigation ever will allow us to move for- cottages just east of the cur- and include a bathroom and this moment with us.” by the Texas Opioid Coun- since the county decided ward and help address rent venue in the Quitman small kitchenette. It includes She said construction is ex- cil, drawn from a range of to join in the lawsuit,” she some of the issues.” Business Park. a water feature. pected to start soon and fin- Local dignitaries, employ- “This is Phase II of our ish in early 2021. ees, media and interested building plans,” said own- “It’s a vision we have,” she Sheriff’s office giving away fishing poles to youth customers were on hand. er Deb Luttrell. “We have said. “We started in Quit- Due to the current at 8 a.m. at the sheriff’s of- ily and friends on a smaller The retreat center and cot- a vision here for Quitman man 24 years ago and have COVID-19 situation, the fice in Quitman. Parents scale and hope they have tages are part of a building and this is just us continuing moved back to the area. The Wood County Sheriff’s and guardians are encour- just as much fun,” Castloo expansion project includes a on going forward. We will quilting world is amazing, plans for the annual Kid- aged to bring their kids by said. “We hope next year 9,500 square foot retreat cen- have more lodging options and it is supporting us here Fish normally held the first to pick up the poles from of- can be bigger and better. We ter and 10 cottages. for Quitman, and Stitchin’ and bringing people to Quit- weekend in June has had to ficers. Kids must be present encourage the kids to pick The retreat center will Heaven is going to bring man.” change. Sheriff Tom Castloo to pick up the poles. up that fishing pole and go still wants kids to get out “We regret we are not go- fishing all day.” Rose Hill Food Pantry distributes to those in need with their families and go ing to be able to host the an- The sheriff’s office is lo- The Rose Hill Food Pantry There is no qualification to The pantry is affiliated fishing on June 6, the state’s nual KidFish. We want folks cated at 402 South Ste- offers services each second receive food. with the East Texas Food free fishing day. to come by and get a pole phens Street in Quitman and fourth Wednesday at The pantry has also been Bank. The sheriff and his staff and enjoy the free fishing just southwest of the Wood 1:30 p.m. at 1420 CR 2460 in offering emergency services will be giving out free fish- day in the state of Texas. We County Courthouse. Mineola. each Thursday at 5 p.m. ing poles on June 6 starting hope kids get out with fam- Autumn Wind What exactly is “assisted living”? Assisted135 Autumn Wind Court Living 75773 The state provides a licensing distinction between Mineola, Texas facilities that offer varying levels of care. 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Just call worry free, safe, socially stimulating and dignified lifestyle (903) 569-1111 and we’ll be happy to answer patterned more after an upscale hotel than any sort ofa all the questions you can think of as well as medical needs or institutional type facility. conduct a tour. 4A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, June 4, 2020 Wood County Church Directory Lake Fork Baptist Church Alba New Hope Baptist Church Forest Hill Baptist Church Tiffany’s Restaurant A lighthouse on the lake ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3855 FM 1801, Mineola 1880 TX-37, Quitman Gunter Assembly of God (903) 569-3760 (903) 967-3420 “My-O-My the Pie” 9483 W FM 515 • Alba, Tx 75410 4578 North FM 17, Alba Pastor Michael Mize Pastor Fred Morrow 271 CR 1558 • Alba (903) 473-9523 Fax: 903-474-9045 (903) 765-9981 Northside Baptist Church Mt. Calvary Baptist BAPTIST 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola 1119 E. G Goode St., Quitman 903-765-2087 Website: www.lakeforkbaptist.org Bright Star Baptist Church 903-569-3872 903-967-2392 email:[email protected] 2795 Co Rd 3480, Alba Steve Prestridge, Pastor Darrell Pixley Open Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 903-473-4064 Rose Hill Baptist Church Muddy Creek Baptist Pastor Jerry Jackson Jr. 1420 CR 2460, Mineola FM 69, Quitman Enon Baptist Church (903) 569-5746 903-967-3384 7133 TX-182, Alba Pastor Jeff Thompson Jerry Williams The employees of DOW AUTOPLEX (903) 765-2014 Sand Springs Baptist Church Myrtle Springs Baptist Full Service GM Dealer Pastor - Reggie Day 3208 C.R. 2330, Mineola 2185 FM 2225, Quitman Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 First Baptist Church of Alba (903) 569-9350 David Cook 219 E. Holly, Alba Pastor Nick Kerry 903-878-2504 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola 903-765-2471 Silver Lake Baptist Church New Life Baptist Fellowship urge everyone to attend Pastor Kelly B. Burton 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola 7365 Main St., Quitman the church of their choice! 903-569-2621 Lake Fork Baptist (903) 569-2433 903-763-1405 9483 W. FM 515, Alba Pastor Mike Sullivan Charles Brewster 903-473-9523 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Rock Hill Baptist 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman (903) 569-8722 903-878-2762 Lowe Funeral Home CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd Ken Goodson Alba Church of Christ Whispering Hope Baptist Church 1102 E. Goode • 763-2242 Off Hwy. 69, Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT 155 S Farm Road 14, Quitman John Ratliff Lake Country Bible Church (903) 967-3149 Dwayne & Lucy Lowe Church of Christ of Alba 1402 N Pacific St, Mineola Pastor Eddie Slaton 105 W. Holley St., Alba (903) 569-5730 903-763-4711 • www.coventryfinancialtexas.com 903-765-9450 CHURCH OF CHRIST Quitman, Texas George Filpansick CATHOLIC Church of Christ St. Peter the Apostle 111 Winnsboro, Quitman METHODIST Catholic Church 903-763-5544 Hughes Appliance Paddy’s Autoworks Alba United Methodist 203 Meadowbrook, Mineola Del Ussery 170 E Holley St, Alba 903- 569–3665 Auto Repair Professionals 903-473-2411 Pastor Lawrence Love Church of God in Christ & Air Conditioning Rev. Beverly Tune Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ 3841 E. Hwy. 154 • 903-967-3799 CHRISTIAN CHURCH 209 Bookman St., Quitman TX 1305 W. Broad - Mineola NON-DENOMINATIONAL First Christian Church (903)780-097 Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amazing Grace Fellowship Church Disciples of Christ Pastor Bobby H. Jones 903-569-5440 or 903-569-6903 7405 US Hwy 69 E, Alba 209 North Pacific, Mineola Pastor Byron George 903-569-2537 JEWISH Open Door Church Pastor Rick Son Bethel Temple Fellowship DISCOUNT BUILDING 633 CR1560, Alba 680 CR 2150, Quitman, Texas (903) 765-3587 CHURCH OF CHRIST (940) 206-5830 MATERIALS B.D. Bohannoi Broad St. Church of Christ Rabbi Linda Gutierrez 440 West Broad, Mineola 602 E. Goode • 903-763-2931 Golden 903-569-2046 LATTER-DAY SAINTS BUILDING MATERIALS - FLOORING SHINGLES - SHEET METAL Chad Lewis 903-763-5445 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Golden Church of Christ Church of Jesus Christ of Cottonwood Assembly of God Golden Latter-day Saints DOORS CABINETS - WINDOWS 305 E. Goode St., Quitman 8481 FM 779, Golden 903-768-2712 1128 E Goode St, Quitman Open Monday-Saturday 8 a m to 5 p m (903) 765-2675 North Loop Church of Christ (903) 967-3533 Pastor: Otis Lee 326 W FM 564, Mineola Bishop Dean Brown 903-569-3117 Dairy Queen BAPTIST Clark Dugger METHODIST Autumn Wind Assisted Golden First Baptist Church Jamestown Church of Christ Brock’s Chapel Methodist of Mineola County Road 2940, Golden 22022 FM1253, Mineola 207 Clark Street, Quitman 903 768-2258 (903) 569-0516 903-763-4062 Living of Winnsboro Pastor Robert Mounce Mineola Church of Christ Linda McCullough 903·569·5454 Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola First United Methodist 205 County Road 2376, Golden 903- 569-5571 406 E Lane St, Quitman 903-342-3388 903-768-2653 Southside Church of Christ (903) 763-4127 Pastor Jason Walters 527 Read St., Mineola Rev. Keefe Cropper 903- 569-6812 Liberty Methodist Kenneth L. Williams CPA BIBLE INDEPENDENT Malcolm Duncan E. Goode St./Hwy. 154, Quitman Golden Bible Church (903) 967-7691 308 N. Main • Quitman CR 2290, Golden EPISCOPAL Rev. Keefe Cropper (903) 768-2700 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Plant 903-763-4366 800 N. Johnson, Mineola NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST 903- 569-2478 Church on the Rock We support our local community Golden Church of Christ Right Rev. Frazier Lawton 302 S Main St, Quitman FM Rd. 779, Golden (903) 763-4588 the 903-768-2712 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES David Jackson James Stringer Jehovah’s Witnesses Country Fellowship Compliments of Hwy. 69 South, Mineola of Wood County METHODIST 903-569-6370 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman Golden United Methodist Andrew McQueen Seeds Kemp-Meek 658 FM 1799, Golden METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN Living Water Fellowship Manufacturing Co. Inc. 903-768-2268 EPISCOPAL 2574 FM2088, Quitman Pastor Jim Pickens East Chapel CME Church (903) 967-2000 Mineola, Tx. 723 South Pacific, Mineola David Hartley “Strong churches make strong communities” 903-569-3624 Wood County Cowboy Church of Hawkins Pastor - Leonard Spurling 3435 FM 2088, Quitman Packagers of Dried Beans, ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-535-9155 First Assembly of God METHODIST Chase Pope Peas, Rice, Popcorn, 102 Hams St., Hawkins 1st United Methodist Church Household Aluminum 903-769-3835 612 N Newsom St, Mineola PENTECOSTAL UNITED Goodness Pastor Don Majors 569-5426 Victory Fellowship Foil & Plastic Wrap Rev. Paul Thomasson United Pentecostal Church BAPTIST Smith Chapel Methodist 1600 N. State Hwy. 37, Quitman Most people have good hearts and would 322 Freeman Liberty Baptist 670 FM 1804, Mineola (903) 967-2628 like to see the world transformed into 288 CR 3650, Hawkins 903-569-9187 Pastor Keith Clark 903-569-2636 903-769-2250 Pastor Jim Pickens one where love and compassion are the Pastor Bob Sexton Johnson Chapel Methodist Sulphur Springs 224 Elliott, Mineola LUTHERAN dominant motives, but unfortunately, the LUTHERAN 903-569-9536 Our Savior Lutheran world isn't so easily transformed. Hatred, Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Clara Gilbert 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs Kelly Drug 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins (903) 885-5787 violence and pugnacity are deeply seated 903-769-4065 NAZARENE Timothy Eden Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 Kyle Kirk First Church of the Nazarene in the human psyche, and the evildoing 503 N. Line, Mineola Winnsboro Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. PENTECOSTAL 903-569-3057 BAPTIST which flows from these sources is strongly FREE DELIVERY Pine Mills Pentecostal Church Rev. Randy Larpenteur. Cartwright Baptist Hwy. 14, Hawkins 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro resistant to change. So, how might we 903-857-2527 NON-DENOMINATIONAL 903-967-2818 work to transform the world into a better Pastor M.D. Thornhill Bethel Worship Center Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Boddie Roofing 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola Crossroads Baptist place? Gandhi suggested that "We must Holly Lake 903-569-8708 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro Composition - Torchdown - Metal CATHOLIC Rev. Kenneth Teo Pastor Terry Bolton become the change we want to see in this Holy Spirit Catholic Church Church of the Lakes East Point Baptist Residential • Free Estimates 1612 S. 2869, Holly Lake at Enchanted Lakes 5029 FM 2088, Winnsboro world." Jesus counseled us to "Do unto Rev. Michael T. Snyder 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Bro. James Scott others as you would have them do unto 903-769-3235 (903) 569-5101 Perryville Baptist Church 903-850-4642 Holy Ghost Central Church 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro you." And, the law of karma claims that Mineola Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola 903-725-7729 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-768-2262 Little Hope Baptist Church if we treat others well, our good deeds First Assembly of God Pastor Rick Childers CR 3990 and CR 3984, Winnsboro WOOD COUNTY 1917 N US Hwy 69 Mineola Christian Fellowship 430-502-5855 will return to us. Surely, there is some (903) 569-9882 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola Pastor James Young Jr. simple, yet profound wisdom in all of this. ASPHALT Pastor Jerry Williams (903) 569-8884 Sharon Baptist Iglesia Primera Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro The quiet, unassuming example of a good 2124 County Road 2670 Asamblea de Dios 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola 903-629-7202 511 N. Second, Mineola 569-8388 Perry Shirley person is often more effective at inducing 903-569-5537 Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding 903.569.1833 Spur on Ministries CATHOLIC change than the self-righteous moralist BAPTIST 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola St. Ann’s Catholic Calvary Baptist Church 863-697-0469 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro on their soapbox. Perhaps the attempt to 779 FM 49, Mineola Pastor Mike Fletcher 903-629-7889 transform the world into a better place is Thou therefore endure hardness, (903) 768-2313 Mani Mathai Pastor Donald Masters PENTECOSTAL UNITED more like planting a seed than inducing a as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Central Baptist Church New Life Pentecostal CHRISTIAN 602 N Line St, Mineola 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola Central Christian Church wholesale change of heart. And although (903) 569-3203 903-569-5750 110 Sage St., Winnsboro – 2 Timothy 2:3 K.J.V. First Baptist Church Pastor David Bethel 903-342-5883 we don't know which of our kind words or 204 N Johnson St, Mineola F. Kevin Hollowell actions will take root and grow in someone (903) 569-3873 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Pastor Phillip Casper Seventh Day Adventist METHODIST else's heart, we should keep on planting Freedom Baptist Church 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola Perryville Methodist Church BAILEY’S ACE 155 CR 2201, Mineola 903-569-6930 FM 852, Perryville those seeds and watering them with the 903-638-8555 Pastor Richard Rose 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro HARDWARE Pastor Al Dusek Glenda Mendoza hope that they will grow. 522 E. Broad 903.569.2911 Hainesville Baptist Church 3368 FM 49, Mineola Quitman PRESBYTERIAN And other seeds fell into good soil Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm, 903 569-3212 ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Presbyterian Sat 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Pastor Terry Davis First Assembly of God 302 S Chestnut St, Winnsboro and brought forth grain, growing Harvest Acres Baptist Church 909 E. Goode St., Quitman (903) 342-3011 1062 W State Loop 564, Mineola 903-763-2901 Rev. Dr. Jerry Carpenter up and increasing and yielding 903-569-5351 Pastor Ken Otwell Pastor David W. Burcham Yantis thirtyfold and sixtyfold and a Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church BAPTIST BAPTIST Hwy. 778, Mineola Clover Hill Baptist County Line Baptist hundredfold. Pastor: Rick Ellington FM 69, Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis Legacy Baptist Fellowship 903-967-7440 903-383-2148 415 W. McDonald, Mineola Pastor Mark Thompson Pastor Rodney Christ – R.S.V. Mark 4:8 903-569-2442 • 715 Mimosa St. • Mineola, Texas 75773 903-316-0552 Ebenezer Baptist Covenant Reformed Baptist 903-763-4522 • 211 N. Main • Quitman, TX 75783 Macedonia Missionary Baptist FM 14, Quitman FM 515 & 852, Yantis 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola 903-967-2848 Pastor Tony Jackson (903) 769-5618 Pastor John Skelton First Baptist, Yantis Pastor Thomas Ricks Faith Baptist Church 100 Church St., Yantis Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church 405 S Hart Street, Quitman 903-383-2393 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola 903-492-3535 Pastor Craig Vance Support Our Area Churches (903) 569-2124 Pastor Mike Midkiff White Oak Baptist Jonathan Allenw First Baptist, Quitman 116 PR 5922, Yantis Mt. Pisgah Baptist 301 W. Lane, Quitman (903) 383-2310 With An Ad In This Location 4995 FM 49, Mineola 903-763-4142 Pastor Jimmy Rogers MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 Pastor Tim Nall Rev. Gabe Martin Wood County Monitor • Thursday, June 4, 2020 5A

Mineola Police Report Wood County Sheriff’s Report

MAY 21 tion for theft was issued. 1:46 p.m. Dispatchers sent of- MAY 20 la concerning a reckless driver. the incident. 1:03 a.m. Officers located an MAY 23 ficers to the 500 block of Read 8:48 a.m. Deputies were dis- Thadius McKenzie, 38, of Min- 9:54 a.m. Deputies spoke with unsecured door at a business in 7:08 a.m. A business in the St. in reference to 9-1-1 hang patched to CR 2263 near Mine- eola was arrested for driving the reporting party concerning the 100 block of South Johnson 1200 block of N. Pacific St. re- up calls. Dispatch advised that ola about an abandoned vehicle. while intoxicated and possession a possible burglary on CR 4586 Street. The building was checked ported that a large white dog was two calls had been made from a Deputies located the vehicle and of drug paraphernalia. Ty Trull, near Winnsboro. Deputies gave out and the door was secured. entering the business through the known residence. After officers cleared the incident. 18, of Mineola, was arrested for the reporting party advice and Officers found no signs of crimi- automated doors. The dog would responded it was discovered that 10:47 a.m. Deputies respond- possession of drug parapherna- cleared the incident. nal activity. go in and out of the business. The kids had dialed the emergency ed to a suspicious vehicle on CR lia, possession of marijuana and 2:09 p.m. Deputies responded 1:07 a.m. Officers were re- dog’s owner was located. line. Officers talked with the par- 3419 near Hawkins. Deputies lo- possession of a controlled sub- to a suspicious vehicle near Lake quested in the 800 block of Wren 1:32 p.m. Officers were re- ents and children involved. cated the vehicle and cleared the stance. Holbrook beach. Deputies locat- St. when the caller advised that quested at a business in the 300 7:23 p.m. Dispatch received incident. 7:22 p.m. Deputies were dis- ed the vehicle and cleared the an ex-girlfriend was returning to block of N. West Loop 564. The several 9-1-1 calls in reference to 1:00 p.m. Deputies spoke with patched to FM 515 near Yantis incident. the location to get her things. The caller advised that a disturbance fireworks being setoff. The caller the reporting party concerning concerning suspicious circum- 6:00 p.m. Deputies were dis- caller advised that the person was taking place. A customer and advised that the location of the suspicious circumstances on CR stances. Deputies located the patched to FM 182 near Alba assisting her had made threats employee were in a disagree- fireworks was at the end of Kings 4430 near Winnsboro. Deputies suspicious activity and cleared about a disturbance. All parties in the past. The property was re- ment. Officer talked with every- Lane at the intersection of Bow- gave the reporting party advice the incident. were separated for the night. turned without incident. one involved and the parties doin Street. Officers checked the and cleared the incident. MAY 22 MAY 25 9:18 a.m. Officers were dis- came to a mutual agreement. No area but did not locate the sus- 1:19 p.m. Deputies spoke with 11:46 a.m. Deputies were dis- 10:29 a.m. Deputies were dis- patched to the 1200 block of N. report was made. pects. the reporting party about possi- patched to CR 2205 near Mineola patched to Hwy. 154 near Yantis Pacific St. after receiving several 2:00 p.m. Officers were called MAY 26 ble criminal trespass on CR 4583 concerning shots fired. Deputies about suspicious circumstances. 911 calls of a man on a bicycle to the 500 block of W. Kilpatrick 10:24 a.m. Officers assisted near Winnsboro. Deputies gave located the individuals with fire- Deputies located the suspicious being struck by a motor vehicle. St. for a possible disturbance. A a motorist in the 100 block of the reporting party advice and arms and everything was OK. activity and cleared the incident. The cyclist got up and was walk- mother reported that two people Greenville Ave. The driver stated cleared the incident. 12:13 p.m. Deputies spoke with 12:33 p.m. Deputies were dis- ing around upon officer’s arrival. were at her residence attempting that his car had stopped running. 6:59 p.m. Deputies responded the reporting party concerning a patched to Hwy. 11 near Winns- EMS responded to the scene. to have a physical altercation with Officers assisted the driver by to a suspicious vehicle on Loop scam on CR 3877 near Mineola. boro about a disturbance. Depu- The cyclist refused medical treat- her juvenile sons. The other party pushing the car out of the traffic 564 near Mineola. Deputies lo- Deputies gave the reporting party ties spoke with parties involved ment. An accident report was had left the property prior to offi- lane and into a parking lot. cated the vehicle and cleared the advice and cleared the incident. and determined it was a civil made and the scene was cleared. cer’s arrival. Officers located the 1:52 p.m. Officers assisted incident. 8:43 p.m. Deputies were dis- matter. 10:41 a.m. A woman in the subject and a criminal trespass the water department with traf- 8:22 p.m. Deputies were dis- patched to CR 3440 near Haw- 2:35 p.m. Deputies were dis- 800 block of North Newsom St. warning was issued for that loca- fic control at the Broad St. and patched to CR 2264 near Mineola kins about a reckless driver. wished to talk with an officers in patched to CR 3455 near Haw- tion. Pacific St. intersection. Repairs for a disturbance. Deputies locat- Deputies located the vehicle and kins about a disturbance. Depu- reference to the neighbor kids ed the individuals and cleared the 5:09 p.m. A man in the 700 were made and traffic flow was cleared the incident. ties made contact with the parties cursing at her when she goes block of W. Kilpatrick St. report- returned to normal lanes of traffic. incident. outside. The woman also relayed MAY 23 involved and cleared the incident. ed hearing people yelling in the 9:16 p.m. Officers talked with MAY 21 6:15 a.m. Deputies were dis- 2:57 p.m. Deputies were dis- some other concerns involving area. A large group of people was a juvenile in the 700 block of 4:06 a.m. Deputies were dis- activity that was causing her is- patched to CR 4896 near Winns- patched to Little River Bend also reported to be in the street. Goodson Circle after the posting patched to FM 2966 near Yantis boro about a burglary. Someone near Quitman about a possible sues. Officers completed a direct- Officers made contact with the of concerning material was ob- about suspicious circumstances. ed patrol for the area and will be broke into the reporting party’s assault. Deputies spoke with all subjects that were in the street served by another person view- Deputies located the suspicious residence and stole a television. parties involved and cleared the providing additional coverage as yelling. Subjects were identified ing the juvenile’s social media activity and cleared the incident. available. This case has been forwarded to incident. and separated. After further in- site. The juvenile was talked to by 7:51 a.m. Deputies spoke with investigators. 4:44 p.m. Deputies were dis- 11:05 a.m. Officers were called vestigation it was found to be the reporting party concerning a officers and was left in the care of 10:00 a.m. Deputies were dis- patched to CR 1326 near Quit- to the 500 block of W. Blair St. a verbal confrontation only. No noise complaint on FM 2088 near the juvenile’s legal guardian. patched to CR 1410 near Alba man about a terroristic threat. when a mother stated that she charges filed Quitman. Deputies gave the re- 9:57 p.m. Officers checked the concerning illegal dumping. Dep- This case has been forwarded to had locked her teenage son out 9:58 p.m. A disturbance was porting party advice and cleared 600 block of Wigley St. when a uties located the individuals and investigators. of her house. Officers found that reported in the 500 block of W. the incident. vehicle was reported by the caller cleared the incident. 4:55 p.m. Deputies were dis- the mother and son had gotten Kilpatrick St. Officers talked with 9:06 a.m. Deputies were dis- as shining its lights on her vehi- 1:57 p.m. Deputies spoke with patched to CR 3250 near Quit- into an argument. After further in- both subjects and found the prob- patched to CR 3940 near Haw- cle. The caller stated she went the reporting party about a dis- man about a dispute. Deputies vestigation it was found that two lem to be over a vehicle. Officers kins concerning fraud. This case outside to see what was going on pute on CR 2590 near Mineola. spoke with all parties involved other juvenile family members explained how to solve the prob- has been forwarded to investiga- and the driver left. A check of the Deputies gave the reporting party and cleared the incident. had also been in an altercation. lem through the civil process. area was completed but the sus- tors. The situation was calmed down advice and cleared the incident. 8:38 p.m. Deputies were dis- MAY 24 pect vehicle was not located. 9:13 a.m. Deputies spoke with by officers with the adult stat- 7:01 p.m. Deputies were dis- patched to CR 2540 near Mine- 10:10 p.m. Officers were dis- the reporting party about criminal ing that she did not want to file 11:53 a.m. A woman report- patched to FM 852 near Winns- ola about a theft. Someone stole patched to the 700 block of trespass on CR 2267 near Mine- charges. A report was completed ed a disorderly conduct offense boro about an abandoned vehi- a dog from the reporting party’s Goodson Circle in reference to ola. Deputies gave the reporting for documentation purposes. when her soon to be ex-husband cle. Deputies located the vehicle property. This case has been for- the theft of a cell phone. Officer party advice and cleared the in- 1:03 p.m. Officers were dis- passed by her in a vehicle and and cleared the incident. warded to investigators. located the phone and returned it cident. patched to the 300 block of E. Kil- displayed an unwelcome hand 7:15 p.m. Deputies responded MAY 26 gesture. Officers spoke with the to the owner. The owner did not 10:36 a.m. Deputies were dis- patrick St. The caller advised that patched to CR 2231 near Mineola to a suspicious vehicle on CR 1:45 p.m. Deputies spoke with a suspicious vehicle had been woman about her options. The want to file theft charges against 3473 near Hawkins. Raelynn Ar- the suspect. concerning an abandoned vehi- the reporting party in reference parked behind a business for incident was documented. ney, 24, of Hawkins, was arrested 11:57 p.m. A business in the cle. Deputies located the vehicle to a possible assault on CR 2921 several hours. The owner of the 3:23 p.m. A disturbance was re- for an outstanding warrant. 200 block of North Newsom St. and cleared the incident. near Alba. Deputies gave the re- business left a message for the ported in the 700 block of Wigley 8:16 p.m. Deputies were dis- reported that two women beside 12:17 p.m. Deputies conducted porting party advice and cleared driver not to park on private prop- St. The caller stated they heard a patched to FM 49 near Mineola the building were possibly steal- a traffic stop on Hwy. 154 near the incident. erty. The vehicle was believed to loud noise. Officers made contact concerning shots fired. Depu- ing items. Officers made contact Quitman. Julie Mullins, 36, of Between May 20-26, Wood have been owned by a person at the location where the noise ties located the individuals and with the women and a criminal Yantis, was arrested for posses- County sheriff’s deputies re- on the construction crew that has was coming from. After speak- cleared the incident. trespass warning was issued to sion of a controlled substance sponded to multiple agency as- been working in town. ing with all parties involved it 10:50 p.m. Deputies were dis- each of the females per the man- and outstanding warrants. sists that included the following: 2:44 p.m. An officer was dis- was found that a table had been patched to CR 2745 near Mine- ager’s request. 1:14 p.m., Deputies were dis- Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, patched to the 100 block of Stone turned over during a heated ar- ola in reference to a disturbance. gument and that was the source MAY 27 patched to Broken Bow near Emergency Medical Services, St. after receiving a call of young Deputies spoke with all parties Mineola Police Department, of the loud bang. After further in- 12:06 p.m. An officer was re- Quitman about a theft. A known kids throwing rocks at passing involved and cleared the incident. Winnsboro Police Department, vestigation it was determined by quested to talk with a woman in suspect stole a firearm from the vehicles. The kids were located reporting party’s property. This MAY 24 Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, and it was determined that the responding officers to be verbal the 700 block of Stone St. After only. The parties were separated speaking to the woman it was case has been forwarded to in- 1:20 a.m. Deputies responded Jasper County Sheriff’s Office children were throwing acorns. vestigators. to a suspicious person on CR and Quitman Police Department. The kids were talked to by offi- for the night. found that it would be a civil mat- 4:44 p.m. Dispatchers received ter. Officers advised the wom- 5:56 p.m. Deputies were dis- 2260 near Mineola. Deputies lo- Total Jail Count –132 inmates cers and the activity stopped. patched to Hwy. 80 near Mineo- cated the individual and cleared –112 males and 20 females. 4:20 p.m. An assault was re- a call of two vehicles racing down an of her options and to contact ported between siblings in the Line Street. The caller was able police if things turn from civil to 100 block of Francis St. Officers to get license plate numbers and criminal. talked with everyone involved descriptions of the vehicles. Offi- 12:36 p.m. Officers were called Quitman Police Report and all family members signed cers responded to the last loca- to the Walmart parking lot when waivers of non-prosecution. All tion given by the caller. The area a man fell and seemed to be dis- subjects were separated and a was checked but the vehicles orientated. The caller stayed with MAY 14 to leave. Williams spoke with the es as to why they couldn’t stay report of the incident completed. had left. This call is under inves- the man until officers arrived on Officer Corbin Hanner was dis- elderly woman who was unable with the child. The father had 10:39 p.m. Officers were called tigation. scene. EMS was contacted but patched to a residence on Rob- to give her date of birth and did gone outside to smoke a ciga- to a loud party in the 500 block 5:14 p.m. Dispatch received the man refused medical treat- bins St. for a teenager who had not know what year it was. A staff rette and did not return. Chilson of W. Blair St. After arrival it was several 9-1-1 calls on a trans- ment. consumed an unknown number member from the Wesley House attempted to call both parents but found that several juveniles were former located on a power pole 1:52 p.m. A theft report was of pills with the intent to harm was also on scene and stated was unable to get in touch with on scene. The party was dis- that was reported as being on made when a woman stated that herself. She agreed to be trans- the woman had left the facility either. The father later returned persed by officers and the par- fire. Officers along with fire de- part of her truck’s side mirror had ported to the hospital for treat- unseen and was possibly suffer- with the child’s aunt and advised ents of the juveniles were con- partment personnel responded to been removed. The truck had ment. She was released into the ing from dementia. The woman that the aunt was there to sit with tacted. the 1500 block of Brenda Lane. been to several locations and custody of her parents and was agreed to be transported to the the child while awaiting transport 11:46 p.m. Officers talked with The fire department was able to the actual place of the theft is un- transported by ambulance with- hospital for evaluation. to a mental health facility. For the several subjects at the basketball extinguish the flames, and the known. This case is under inves- out incident. MAY 17 safety of the child, Chilson report- electric company was contacted courts on Wren St. and W. Front tigation. MAY 15 Officers Jim Rapp and Delton ed the incident to CPS. St. Due to the time of night all par- to inspect the damaged property. 6:28 p.m. Officers were called Graves were dispatched to the MAY 24 ties were educated on the rules 9:33 p.m. Officer assisted a to a disturbance in the 300 block Cpl. Austin Milbourn spoke with a resident of Highland Dr. regard- Lane Street Apartments for a Officer Corbin Hanner initiated and regulations of the facility. All motorist in the 1200 block of N. of W. McDonald St. The distur- disturbance. A man admitted to a traffic stop just after 1:30 a.m. subjects departed as requested. Pacific St. when callers advised bance was between a husband ing a suspicious person who she believed was watching her. Oth- pushing a woman to get her out after witnessing a vehicle with MAY 22 that a vehicle was smoking. The and wife. Officers talked with both of his face during an argument. two defective tail lamps. Upon officers located a Jeep and found subjects and found it was verbal er residents of the neighborhood 11:38 a.m. A manager of a busi- were able to corroborate the The woman admitted to slapping making contact with the driver, ness in the 1100 block of N. Pacif- that the source of the smoke was only. No offense had occurred woman’s story about the man’s the man’s face after he pushed Hanner noted the strong smell of ic St. reported that a vehicle had coming from an overheated en- and the parties decided to sepa- her. Neither party wished to pur- ongoing suspicious behaviors alcoholic beverage. The man ad- been parked in the loading dock gine. The vehicle was moved out rate for the time being. sue charges. The woman, along which included watching children mitted to consuming “a couple” of area for an extended period. Of- of the roadway. The driver was 8:44 p.m. Dispatch received with her six-week-old baby, left to while they played. Milbourn was drinks. Field sobriety tests were ficers checked the vehicle and offered assistance but stated that several 9-1-1 calls about gun spend the night with family. able to identify the individual after performed during which the man advised the manager his options he had help on the way. shots being fired in the area north- Cpl. Milbourn initiated a traffic showed multiple signs of being due to being on private property. MAY 25 east of town. The caller stated observing the man in the area. stop on N. Winnsboro St. for a Extra patrol was arranged. intoxicated. He refused a request 5:08 p.m. The conductor of 9:40 a.m. Dispatch received a she was hearing the noise while vehicle with expired registration. to provide a breath specimen. Amtrak reported to officers that call from a bicyclist needing as- in the parking lot of Walmart, and MAY 16 The driver, Jerry Dewayne Craw- He was transported to jail where a man had gotten on the train in sistance at the Mineola Nature that the noise was north of her lo- Officer Linda Williams and Cpl. ford, 47, of Quitman, was arrest- his driver’s license was confis- the Dallas area and could not pay Preserve. Officers assisted Min- cation. Officers checked the area Milbourn responded to a one-ve- ed on an outstanding warrant cated. Bobby Carroll Smith, 37, for his ticket. Officer responded eola Fire and EMS with locating and discovered that the noise hicle accident on E. Goode St. for possession of a controlled of Pittsburg, was charged with to the depot to meet the incom- the cyclist and getting her to an was fireworks being shot off and An unoccupied pickup was lo- substance, penalty group 1, over driving while intoxicated, second ing train. The passenger was re- area to be checked out by EMS that the noise was coming from cated in a ditch. A man was ob- one gram, under four grams, ca- offense. moved from the train and a cita- services. outside of the city limits. served walking away from the pias. A female passenger was While on routine patrol, Lt. scene. The man admitted to the also arrested after admitting to Mike Chilson was flagged down accident stating that the roadway being in possession of metham- by a citizen in the area of Paul was slippery and he lost control phetamine. Brittany June Wade, St. and E. Goode St. The citizen of the truck causing it to slide into 23, of Quitman was charged with was holding the hand of a small the ditch. The man was given a possession of a controlled sub- child and advised he had found verbal warning for driving without stance, penalty group 1, over one the child on the street. The child a license and expired registra- gram, under four grams. Both was asked if he knew where he tion and a citation for failure to were transported to jail without lived and he stated that he did. maintain financial responsibility. incident. At the same time, a man was A wrecker was summoned to re- MAY 19 discovered walking down Paul move the vehicle. Cpl. Milbourn was notified by St. looking for the child. The child Officer Williams was dis- UT Health Hospital ER that a ju- was returned to his residence on patched to Quitman Animal Clin- venile female was at the ER and Zola St. and was reunited with his ic in response to a report that a her parents had left her there. mother. Chilson gathered infor- resident from the Wesley House Chilson was informed that the mation to be turned over to CPS was at the clinic and was refusing parents had been making excus- for follow up. Mineola Coleman Bail Bond Fire Report (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) Medical assist, assist EMS crew: May, 24, 6:22 p.m., 741 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 CR 2745, Mineola; May 25, 9:29 MONDAY - FRIDAY a.m., Mineola Nature Preserve, Mineola. 8:00AM–6:00PM 903.763.4844 Arcing, shorted electrical equipment: May 24, 5:17 p.m., SATURDAY 1500 block Brenda Ave., Mineola. 24 Hour Service Accident, potential accident, 8:00AM–1:00PM other: May 25, 8:37 p.m., FM Credit Terms Available 1801, Mineola. 6A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, June 4, 2020 Obituaries RONNY NEAL TYNDELL in Plano. the late Harvey and Velma Skinner in Wood County. After 1950-2020 He is survived by his brother, Mark Milner (Judy) of Fris- attending school, Ann married Kennith Riddle and they Ronny Neal Tyndell, 69, of Mineola co; sister, Michele Glidewell (Mike) of Alba; one nephew; moved to West Texas to raise their family. She returned to passed away on Wednesday, May 27, one niece; and numerous other relatives and friends. Wood County in 2000. She was Baptist and a member of 2020 in Tyler. He was born on Aug. 16, The graveside only service was held Saturday, May 30, Tabernacle Baptist Church of Crane. 1950 in Clarksville to Carl Tyndell and 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery with Dr. She was predeceased by her parents, husband and one Myrtle Joiner Tyndell. Mark Neeley officiating. son, Tim Riddle. She is survived by two sons, Wayne Rid- Ronny was a Baptist, a retired staff ser- dle and Larry Riddle; and one daughter, Cindy Blackburn. geant with the U.S. Army and a master LESLEY PAUL “LES PAUL” CLANTON, Ann was one of 14 children and she had six brothers and electrician. He was preceded in death by 1971-2020 seven sisters. She was blessed with 21 grandchildren and his parents and brother, Mike Tyndell. Graveside services for Lesley Paul “Les Paul” Clanton, numerous great-grandchildren, other family and many He is survived by his loving wife, Wen- 48, of Lindale are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 29, loving friends. dy Tyndell; sons, Ronald Tyndell, Carl 2020 at Concord Cemetery, Mineola with Trey Tenery offi- Graveside services were held Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Tyndell and Kaleb Tyndell; daughters, Lisa Tyndell and Star ciating. Mt. Pisgah Cemetery under the direction of Beaty Funeral Brinkley; brothers, Mac Tyndell, Joe Tyndell and Harry Tyn- Mr. Clanton passed away May 23, 2020 in Longview. Home of Mineola. dell; sister, Annette Forsight; eight grandchildren; and two He was born Nov. 24, 1971, in Fort Worth to Larry Paul great-grandchildren. and Lynda Nell Pope Clanton. He had lived in the Wood WELDON DAVID RIDDLE Funeral services were held on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at County area before moving to Lindale two years ago and 1932-2020 Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola at 2 p.m. Interment fol- was a member of the Alba Church of Christ. Les graduated Weldon David Riddle, 87, of Mineola lowed at Roselawn Memorial Garden in Mineola. from Alba-Golden High School, where he played basket- passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020 ball, football and was in the band. He coached his sons in in Mineola. He was born on June 20, JOHN MICHAEL MILNER summer baseball and could play any kind of instrument. 1932 in Bonham to Bury Riddle and Ef- 1960-2020 He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Paul Clanton. fie Novilla Riddle. He was retired from John Michael Milner of Hurst passed Survivors include his parents, Lynda and Joe Melvin of Tyler Pipe and worked for the Mineola away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at Alba; two sons, Logan and Eric Clanton of Alba; one step- Ice House. age 59. He was born Sept. 20, 1960 in brother, Wes Melvin of Keller; grandmother, Neva Nell He was preceded in death by his par- Tyler to Roy C. Milner and Marie Mc- Pope of Alba; and numerous other relatives and friends. ents; wife, Doris Riddle; son, Ricky Rid- Fadden Milner. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. dle; three brothers; and one sister. He grew up in Euless, graduated from The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday, May 29 He is survived by son, David Riddle; daughter, Janie Mi- Trinity High School and earned a bach- at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home in Alba. nor; fifteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchil- elor’s degree in mathematics from the dren. Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from University of North Texas. He worked NEWANA “ANN” RIDDLE 10-11 a.m. at Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola. Funeral ser- in the information technology field 1937-2020 vices followed at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Fred most of his professional life, with the last several years as Newana “Ann” Riddle went to her heavenly home Fri- Morrow conducting. Interment was at New Hope Ceme- an IT specialist with Bank of America Technology Center day, May 22, 2020. Ann was born Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1937 to tery in Mineola. Quitman High School Class of 2020 earns scholarships Abreu Family: $500, Jor- of Texas—John & Reba My- Memorial: $1,000, Jentri $1,000 Julia Simpkins. Fee Exemption: Jordyn Tyler Area Basketball Of- dyn Blalock, Shelby Hayes, ers: $116,000, Jace Reid. Jackson. QHS Anchor Club: TBD, Blalock. ficials: $1,000, Jace Reid. Jace Reid. Cooperative Teachers Juan D. Nichols: $500, Cheyenne Williams. Stephanie Norris Memori- University of Mary Har- Billy E. Hibbs Outstand- Credit Union: $2,500, Jentri Kayla Munger. Quitman Athletic Booster al: $750, Jentri Jackson. din Baylor Academics: ing Athletic & Academ- Jackson. Kiwanis Sophomore of the Club: $1,000 Benjamin Bur- Stephen F. Austin Aca- $51,368, Madelynn White- ic Ability: $1,000, Shelby Delbert & Mary Ballard Year: $250, Jentri Jackson. roughs, Shelby Hayes. demic Excellence: $3,000, hurst. Hayes. Kiwanis Club: $250, Shelby Lee Williams Service Quitman Classroom Cheyenne Williams. Valedictorian Free Tuition: Brad Deer & Gayle Grant Hayes. Above Self Rotary: $1,500, Teachers Association: $500, Texas Association of Bas- $11,600, Jordyn Blalock. Willis Memorial Student Dogwood First Runner Jentri Jackson. River Chaney; $500, Jentri ketball Coaches Kenneth Wood County Aggie Council: $300, Whitnee Up: $500, Aleigh Farnham. Legacy Ag Credit: $5,000, Jackson. Cleveland Scholarship: Moms: $500, River Chaney, Weiher. First United Methodist Jentri Jackson. Quitman Garden Club: $500, Jace Reid. Shelby Hayes. Candy & Carrie Harris Church Quitman: $1,000, Matthew Smith Memorial $1,000, Jentri Jackson; Texas FFA Proficiency Wood County Electric Co- Memorial: $500, Julia Simp- Benjamin Burroughs, Jen- Ag: $500, Julia Simpkins. $1,000, Ben Burroughs. Award: $2,000, Jentri Jack- operative Power My World: kins. tri Jackson, Jace Reid, Julia Maxcine Nash: $1,000, Quitman/Lake Fork Ki- son. $1,000, Jentri Jackson. Carliss & Lois Phillips Simpkins, Cheyenne Wil- Jace Reid. wanis Club: $1,000 Jentri Texas Tech Presidential: Wood County Health- Memorial: $500, Cheyenne liams. Miss Dogwood Queen: Jackson, Julia Simpkins. $16,000, Jordyn Blalock; care Volunteers/UT Health: Williams. Flora Masonic Lodge No. $1,000, Madelynn White- Quitman Rotary Club: $1,500, Riley Flanagan; $2,000, Shelby Hayes. Cavenders Houston Ex- 119: $1,000, Jentri Jackson, hurst. $1,500 Cheyenne Williams. $8,000, Jentri Jackson. Wood County Junior hibitor: $450, Jentri Jackson. Madelynn Whitehurst. Oklahoma Wesleyan Uni- Quitman Young Farmers: Tom Brady-City Nation- Livestock Show: $2,000, Class of 1978 Doug & Sue Fort Worth Calf Scramble: versity Athletic: $40,000, $2,500, River Chaney, Shel- al Bank: Jordyn Blalock, Jordyn Blalock; $1,500, Riv- Barber: $500, River Chaney, $14,000, Jentri Jackson. Jace Reid. by Hayes, Julia Simpkins. Benjamin Burroughs, Shel- er Chaney; $1,500, Shelby Shelby Hayes, Jentri Jack- Granville & Mary Jane Peoples Telephone Co- Quitman Young Farmers by Hayes, Julia Simpkins, Hayes; $2,000, Jentri Jack- son. Benton Memorial: $500, An- operative: $2,000, River Jim Burks Memorial: $3,000 Madelynn Whitehurst, son; $1,000, Julia Simpkins. Communities Foundation drea Soldevilla. Chaney, Shelby Hayes, Jen- Jentri Jackson. Cheyenne Williams. Wood County Old Settlers Heart of Texas Limou- tri Jackson, Julia Simpkins. Quitman Young Farmers Tyler Junior College Reunion: $1,000, Jentri Jack- sin Champion: $500, Jentri Pilot Club of Quitman: Kevin Bradshaw Memorial, Apache Band: $1,200, Dylan son. W O R K Last Puzzle A C O T Jackson. $1,000, Jordyn Blalock; $3,000, Jordyn Blalock. Marshall; $6,000, Maria Woodmen Life Chapter C O M O Solution O N A N Hochheim Prairie Branch $1,000 Benjamin Burroughs; Sam & Jo White Memori- Rowland. 882: $750, Benjamin Bur- A N N S D I I G A I N R O T A T O R M A R G I E 77; $750, Shelby Hayes, Jen- $1,000 River Chaney; $2,000 al: $1,000, Jordyn Blalock. Tyler Junior College Pres- roughs, River Chaney. T R I B U N E A T T E N D B I O F A C C E N T E S T A tri Jackson. Shelby Hayes; $2,000 Jentri State of Texas Highest idential Honors: $11,000, A D M I R E C O A L S A T E N J R B O U L E V A R D Joe & Evelyn Waddleton Jackson; $1,000 Jace Reid; Ranking Graduate Tuition/ Maria Rowland. R A T T L E O U T I C E E S S H E R B E R T S S L A V E S E R M O P A L T E R A N A M E S S T R I S O K S Wood County Grand Jury hands down indictments I L L T E E S-1482 These indictments were re- derly, third degree felony. less bodily injury, state jail Michael Lee McKinley, with previous conviction, turned by the Wood County Cory Jeffery Davis, aggra- felony. theft of property, less than third degree felony. Grand Jury May 11. vated assault of a family/ Cody Scott Herron, two $2,500 with two or more, Michael Shaun Smith, ag- FISH DAY! James Benthul Abrams, household member with a counts of possession of con- state jail felony. gravated kidnapping, third IT’S TIME TO STOCK YOUR POND! unauthorized use of vehicle, deadly weapon, first degree trolled substance, penalty Mason Monday, evading degree felony. Delivery Will Be: state jail felony. felony. group one, less than one arrest/detention with previ- Klaton James Spencer, pos- TUESDAY, JUNE 9 Robert Lloyd Bedwell, John Andrew Ferran, ag- gram, state jail felony. ous conviction (use or exhibit session of controlled sub- Pittsburg 11:15-12:00 @ TX Country Farm Supply theft of property, less than gravated assault with a Leon Don Lane, aggra- deadly weapon); third de- stance, penalty group one, FRIDAY, JUNE 12 $2,500 with two or more deadly weapon, second de- vated assault with a deadly gree felony; and evading ar- less than one gram, state fail Emory 2:45-3:30 previous convictions, state gree felony. weapon, second degree fel- rest/detention with previous felony. @ Potts Feed Store SATURDAY, JUNE 20 jail felony. William Kendall Fishburn, ony. conviction, state jail felony. Christopher Allen Winkle, Mineola 7:30-8:15 Richard Rice Brasher, evading arrest or detention Brandi Leigh Love, hinder Andrew David Moore, un- tamper/fabricate physical @ Big Country Farm Center Quitman 8:45-9:30 criminal mischief, $2,500 or with a vehicle (deadly weap- apprehension or prosecu- authorized use of a vehicle, evidence with intent to im- @ Potts Feed Store more but less than $30,000, on), third degree felony. tion known felon, third de- state jail felony. pair, third degree felony. Sulphur Springs 10:15-11:00 @ NE Texas Farmers Co-Op state jail felony. Stacy Lynn Gipson, theft gree felony. Donald Joel Moss, assault William Rilee Worthing- Mt. Vernon 11:45-12:30 @ Franklin Co. Feed Danny Ray Cowart, pos- of property, less than $2,500 William Littlejohn Martin, causes bodily injury of fam- ton, Sr., assault causes bodi- FISH WAGON session of controlled sub- with two or more previous injury to a child/elderly indi- ily/household member – im- ly injury of family/house- To Place an order Call stance, penalty group one, convictions, state jail felony; vidual or disabled individu- pede breathing/circulation, hold member – impede 1-800-643-8439 less than one gram, state jail evading arrest or detention, al, third degree felony. third degree felony. breathing/ circulation, third felony. Class A misdemeanor. Rogelio Mata, evading ar- Charles Clifton Newman, degree felony. Laci Winell Davault, forg- Jamie Allan Haut, injury to rest detention with vehicle, III, assault causes injury of www.fishwagon.com ery financial instrument-el- child/elderly/disabled reck- third degree felony. family/household member Wood County SERVICE DIRECTORY

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F/T CNA’s NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary F/T LVN/RN for the Estate of Ruth Comfort Dodson, Deceased, were for the Estate of Mauvoylynne Blaylock, Deceased, were issued on May 18, 2020 in Cause No. 13,654 pending in the issued on May 13, 2020, in Cause No. 13,671 pending in Contact Candy Janes HR County Court of Wood County, Texas, to: Barry Dodson. the County Court of Wood County, Texas, to: Stephanie L. The residence of the Independent Executor is in Dallas Criss. 903-962-7595 County, Texas, and the post office address is: All persons having claims against this Estate which is 1638 VZCR 1803•Grand Saline, TX 75140 c/o Susan G. Morris EEOC/M/F/D/V currently being administered are required to present them 2816 Quail Ridge Drive to the undersigned within the time and in the manner Carrollton, Texas 75006 prescribed by law. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is c/o: Stephanie L. Criss currently being administered, are required to present them 1314 Heather Run Drive within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Highway Maintenance Duncanville, Texas 75137 DATED the 27th day of May, 2020. DATED the 24th day of May, 2020. – Workers Needed – Respectfully submitted,

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ATTEST: FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DONNA HUSTON- CLERK RPM Staffing Professionals— 903-638-7720 402nd Judicial District Court of Wood County, Texas Can’t make it to the Fair? Apply Online Signed: 5/12/2020 4:27:28 PM www.rpmstaffing.net By: , DEPUTY RPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer “Teamwork Makes the Difference” CITATION ISSUED 8A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, June 4, 2020 Quitman Library Connections Probation revoked for six defendants BY LIBRARIAN DELENE ALLEN The probation of six crimi- was sentenced to one year in Alissa Dawn Trotta was nal defendants was revoked state jail. revoked for possession of a Summer Reading 2020 is supplies and join the group for this free in 402nd District Court May Frank T. Parrish was adju- controlled substance, pen- happening at the Quitman instruction. 21, and all received prison dicated guilty for possession alty group 1, one gram or Public Library during June. The Wood County TX. Genealogical sentences, according to the of a controlled substance, more but less than four The program, “Imagine Society will have volunteers on hand district attorney’s office. penalty group 1, one gram grams, a third degree felony, Your Story,” is aimed for throughout the summer to assist with Haley Dennis was revoked or more, but less than four and sentenced to five years elementary-aged children. family history research. Call 903-763-4191 on three cases of burglary grams, a third degree felony, in the Texas Department of Reading cards are available to schedule an appointment or contact a of habitation, a third degree and was sentenced to three Criminal Justice. at the library’s front desk or you may print member through the society’s Facebook felony, and was sentenced years in the Texas Depart- Nicole Annette Williams yours online at www.quitmanlibrary.org. page at www.facebook.com/groups/ to ten years in the Texas De- ment of Criminal Justice. was revoked for fabricat- Each Wednesday, there will be an activity woocotx. partment of Criminal Justice Kayla Richards was adju- ing physical evidence with designed to comply with social distancing. Patron cards are available for those who on each case to run concur- dicated guilty for possession intent to impair, a third de- Those activities will include sidewalk chalk provide photo identification and proof of rently. of a controlled substance gree felony, and sentenced creations, planting a mini-garden, super- residence in Wood County. A guardian Ashlyn Jane-Renee Doug- penalty group 1, less than to three years in the Texas soaker fun, a storybook character costume must sign for children ages 5-17. Hours are las was adjudicated guilty one gram, a state jail felony, Department of Criminal Jus- party and more. For more information, call Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. until for unauthorized use of ve- and was sentenced to one tice. Terri Bennett at 903-763-4191. 6 p.m. Keep current at www.facebook. hicle, a state jail felony, and year in the county jail. The library is open and providing public com/quitmanpubliclibrary and visit the service in accordance with current state library’s website at www.quitmanlibrary. Pets take extra care during hot summer weather guidelines. Social distancing and wearing org. Wi-Fi is available 24/7. Download the protective masks are strongly encouraged. OverDrive® app to connect to our library’s Mineola Animal Control Keep up on flea prevention ate a disaster plan to keep All patron areas are regularly disinfected vast collection of eBooks, audiobooks and office reminds residents to due to high number of para- pets safe from heat stroke with industrial grade sanitizer. streaming video. take extra care with pets sites in the summer months. and other temperature-relat- Knitting and crochet instruction class Contact the library by phone at 903-763- during hot weather. Keep plenty of fresh wa- ed trouble. meets each Thursday, 2-4 p.m. in the 4191, fax 903-763-2532, text 903-952-8305 or Do not leave pets in a car. ter accessible in deep bowls. Mineola Animal Shelter Shamburger Community Room, and it will by email at [email protected] Studies show that on a 75 Walk pets early in the morn- also reminds citizens there meet throughout the summer. Students of and we will respond as quickly as possible. degree day, temps inside ing or late in the evening. are local ordinances and all ages and skill levels may bring their own a car, even with windows Make sure pets have a state laws relating to the slightly down, can rise to shady place to get out of the mistreatment of animals. If 100 degrees in 10 minutes. sun. Be careful to not over there are any questions con- Temperatures in dark col- exercise them, and keep tact 903-569-2252. ored cars can rise even more, them indoors when it’s ex- MINEOLA CODE OF OR- Home Sweet Home reaching temps of 200 de- tremely hot. Be cautious of DINANCES BY ANGIE MONK, WOOD COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT grees. the hot water that comes out Sec. 6-10. - Animals in mo- Pets can overheat just like of the water hose when they tor vehicles. humans. are first turned on. Sec. 6-11. - Negligent care. If a pet may have over- Maintain their coat. A Texas Animal Cruel- Safe use of leftovers heated, place cool (not ice shaggy coat can actually ty Laws – Penal Code Sec- Often times you may have them often. Discard any cold or cold water bath before re- cold, as this can do more help insulate a dog against tion 42.09 “Cruelty to Live- leftovers from large dishes food leftovers that have been frigerating. harm!), wet washcloths on the heat. If an animal is an stock Animals” and Section such as casseroles, but ask left out for more than two Wrap Leftovers Well their head and neck and cool inside animal make sure to 42.092 “Cruelty of Non-Live- yourself, are you storing hours. Cover leftovers, wrap them compresses on the belly and keep the air on at all times. stock Animals” of the Tex- your leftovers safely? Check Cool Food Rapidly in airtight packaging or seal under their back legs. Don’t forget about live- as Penal Code prohibits a out the following tips from To prevent bacterial them in storage containers. Avoid bare paws on pave- stock. They also need fresh, person from intentionally, the USDA on properly han- growth, it’s important to These practices help keep ment and sidewalks. Pave- clean, cool water. knowingly or recklessly dling leftovers. cool food quickly so it reach- bacteria out, retain moisture ment and sidewalks can be Prepare for power outages cruelly treating an animal. Keep Food out of the es the safe refrigerator-stor- and prevent leftovers from extremely hot and will burn before a summer storm takes Offenses can be up to a state “Danger Zone” age temperature of 40° F picking up odors from oth- their paws. out the home’s power. Cre- jail felony. Bacteria grows rapidly be- or below, as soon as possi- er food in the refrigerator. tween the temperatures of ble. To do this, divide large Immediately refrigerate or 40° and 140° F. Within two amounts of food into shal- freeze the wrapped leftovers hours of cooking food (or low containers. A big pot of for rapid cooling. Mineola Elementary Honor Roll after it is removed from an soup, for example, will take Store Leftovers Safely 4TH 9 WEEKS cios, Jordyn Pearson, Emily Madison Mendez, Made- appliance keeping it warm) a long time to cool, inviting Leftovers can be kept in ALL A HONOR ROLL Reyes, Wyatt Salonen, Sum- lynn Moore, Jazmyn Ortega, leftovers must be refrigerat- bacteria to multiply and in- the refrigerator for 3-4 days 3RD GRADE mer Scott, Madelynn Seaton, Knox Pappas, Jessenia Pare- ed. Throw away all perish- creasing the danger of food- or frozen for 3-4 months. Victoria Arguijo, Jackson Stella Straznicky, Shelby des, Cason Peebles, Izabella able foods that have been borne illness. Instead, divide Frozen leftovers can lose Baucum, Bentley Birdsong, Taylor, Shaylee Threlkeld, Purcell, Camden Quiam- left in room temperature for the pot of soup into smaller, moisture and flavor when Kiara Calamohoy, Yazel Caleb Van Cleave, Sunshine bao, Steven Reyes, Johnny more than two hours (one shallow containers so it will stored for longer times in Camargo, Everett Carver, Vigueras, Phoenix Weber, Rocha, Juliana Rodriguez, hour if the temperature is cool quickly. the freezer. When reheating Justin Creech, Lawson Trinity Weekly, Elias Zavala Kyen Spaust, Adelyn Stew- over 90° F, such as at an Cut large items of food leftovers, be sure they reach Dane, Raelyn Douglas, Car- 4TH GRADE ard, Ariel Stone, Carson outdoor picnic during sum- into smaller portions to cool. 165° F as measured with a son Duffy, Gunner Fikes, Aubrey Bennett, Amaya Threlkeld, Callee White, mer). For whole roasts or hams, food thermometer. Reheat Makayla Fletcher, Haylee Boughton, Beckham Bowk- Kimberly Yates Cold perishable foods slice or cut them into smaller sauces, soups and gravies Glidewell, Adriel Gomez, er, Lane Burge, Nicholai Car- 5TH GRADE should be kept at 40° F or parts. Cut turkey into small- by bringing them to a roll- Isabellah Gonzalez, Tayden ranza, Cooper Davenport, Vanessa Anaya, Payton below. When serving, keep er pieces and refrigerate. ing boil. Cover leftovers to Green, Kali Grier, Dason Sumroot Do, James Dun- Applegate, Hunter Ballard. food cold by nesting dishes Hot food can be placed di- reheat. This retains moisture Hamlin, Harper Harris, can, Jasmin Duran, Wesley Ayden Burciaga, Daysen in bowls of ice or use small rectly in the refrigerator or and ensures that food will Cristal Hernandez Marquez, Fosnight, Iris Goodson, Ava Cook, Daniel Delapaz, Cam- serving trays and replace be rapidly chilled in an ice heat all the way through. Julianne Hoff, Lance John- Halbert, Paislee Hall, Kins- eron Kelley, Sebastian Klod- son, Kathryn Kent, Andy lee Harle, Cesar Hernandez, nicki, Aubrey McQuilliams, Martin Luther, the Father of the Protestant Reformation, went through a Sell your stuff Le-Phan, Michael Lim, Ken- Beau Hobbs, Audree Hol- Thomas Melvin, Trestin pandemic far more lethal than COVID-19. Here are his words of encouragement: nedy Lindley, Peyton Lisen- land, Alfredo Hurst, Marley Moore, Zion Olajide, Adri- "Others sin… They are much too rash and reckless, tempting God and with an ad in the be, Brett McKee, Alissa Mill- Johnson, Harrison Jones, ana Parpart, Davis Pierce, disregarding everything which might counteract death and the plague. They er, Kaylee Nance, Aracely Madalyn Lacy, Aiden Lee, Braxten Pool, Kamden Reed, disdain the use of medicines; they do not avoid places and persons infected by Nopalera Plata, Juan Pala- Kylar Leonard, Eric Man- Journie Wilson the plague, but lightheartedly make sport of it and wish to prove how classifieds. independent they are… That is not trusting God but tempting him… son, Camdon McQuilliams, "No…that is no good. Use medicine; take potions which can help you; fumigate house, yard, and street; shun persons and places where your neighbor does not need your presence or has recovered, and act like a man who wants to help put Your Shield of Protection out the burning city. What else is the epidemic but a fire which instead of consuming wood and straw devours life and body? …I shall fumigate, help purify the air, administer medicine, and take it. I shall avoid persons and places where Divide & Conquer Estate Sale for Margie Phillips my presence is not needed in order not to become contaminated and thus (Note the day and time changes!!!) perchance infect and pollute others, and so cause their death as a result of my Thurs., June 4 ~ 8:00 - 5:00 • Fri., June 5 ~ 8:00 - 5:00 negligence. If God should wish to take me, he will surely find me, and I have done Sat., June 6 ~ 7:30 - 2:00 what he has expected of me and so I am not responsible for either my own death 2185 N. Pacific, Ste. 200 6506 Ashmore Lane, Tyler, TX 75703 or the death of others. If my neighbor needs me, however, I shall not avoid place or person but will go freely, as stated above. See, this is such a God-fearing faith Mineola TX 75773 Outside SSW Loop 323 and off Jacksonville Hwy, turn into the because it is neither brash nor foolhardy and does not tempt God." 903-569-5115 Ashmore gated community across from Juicy’s and Chicken Express (north of FRESH and south of Grande). 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The Fannie Marchman Garden Club June Yard of the Month has been awarded to Kevin and Venetia Stanley. Their home is located at 605 McDonald in Mineola. (Courtesy photo) Mineola Elementary Honor Roll 2185 N. Pacific, Ste. 200 • Mineola TX 75773 4TH 9 WEEKS olina Torres, Carson Turn- 903-569-5115 • www.HefnerGroup.com A’S/1 B HONOR ROLL er, Lydia Voss, Addison 5TH GRADE 3RD GRADE Waggoner, Michael Webb, Leeland Bell, Carol Bre- ACROSS 49 TX Tanya’s “Blood Lyrick Adley, Braxton Cooper Windle, Alejandra na, Laney Brown, Presley Red ______’ 1 2 3 4 1 actor Nolte of Alexander, Shaunna Argui- Zavala Collins, Grayson Dupont, Down” (1973) TEXAS “North Dallas 5 jo, Corinna Biennas, Eliseo Mikayla Garman, Braelyn 52 star of TX-based Forty” (1979) 1963 film “Hud” (init.) Cruz, Ashleigh Dixon, Axl 4TH GRADE Geremonte, Kaden Hodson, 5 TXism: “_ ___ 6 CROSSWORD 53 hot ___ (jacuzzi) dog don’t get no by Charley & Guy Orbison Dodd, Tucker Duplechein, Francisco Anaya, Kyra Jaycee Maag, Abbie Mc- 54 TXism: “hitched __ 7 biscuits” Copyright 2020 by Orbison Bros. ___ in a double Annabelle Esh, Nikalas Ev- Brandon, Jason Cox, Larisa Quilliams, Chance Mosher, 6 bucket harness” (married) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ans, Addyson Fullington, Gonzales, Avery Herlocker, Kaylee Reed, Gerardo Ro- 7 TX singer, Lovett 55 fancy “honky tonks” 8 dir. from Azle to 16 17 18 19 20 Cali Lawrence, Giselle Le- Adalyn Hodson, Gavin Key, sas, Ajia Simmons, Hunt- 58 this is used to steer Dallas a ship rma, Jacklyn Lopez, Jaylee Teagan Kincheloe, Armani er Smith, Madison Snook, 9 TXism: “thick as 21 22 23 hair ______Mosher, Lucas Osbourn, Montgomery, Aron Pala- Laine Stapleton, River 33 34 back” 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Benjamin Ramos, Shawn cios, Azalea Perez, Ayden Strange, Kingston Straz- 16 foot garment 35 36 37 38 Roberge, Jesse Simonek, Phillips, Josiah Stapp, Em- nicky, Christian Tolenti- 18 TXism: “flag Riggen Smith, Skyler Tay- berly Weatherford, Addison no-Espina, Leland Windle waver” 39 40 41 42 43 21 TX Buddy Holly’s lor, Landen Thomas, Car- Weldy, Brayden Williams “Rave __” 44 45 46 22 calf meat 23 Astro player, e.g. 47 48 49 50 51 Quitman Pilot Club passes out scholarships 24 a yankee man: 52 53 54 ______from a The Pilot Club of Quitman awards a scholarship to one East Texas well.” Texan 55 56 57 P-1483 30 in Leon County on 59 actress McGraw recently awarded $14,000 in of its members. The Anchor The Quitman Pilot Club FM 3 and FM 39 of film “Love Story” 58 scholarship to 2020 seniors Club is part of an interna- is a non-profit and all-vol- 34 Alamo’s Travis: “I with TX Tommy 11 _ ___ gallon hat shall never surren- Lee Jones 12 Guadalupe Street 59 at Quitman, Alba-Golden tional youth service orga- unteer service organization der __ retreat” 60 actress Taylor (for beside the Univer- and Yantis High Schools. nization, sponsored by the with the mission of provid- 35 everyone off the short) of TX- sity of Texas: 60 based “Giant” Quitman ISD recipients Pilots. Cheyenne Williams ing education for the pre- running back, e.g. “The ____” 61 33 TXism: “he could 36 police officers, 61 “legal eagle’s” 13 Houston’s NFL shoot the ____ were Jordyn Blalock, $1,000; was the deserving recipient vention of traumatic brain in slang charge team before the ___ of a mosquito” Ben Burroughs, $1,000; Riv- of that $250 scholarship. injury and offering services 37 in Fort Worth, Texans 38 “______and er Chaney, $1,000; Shelby Club scholarship chair- to those suffering from former Lusky/ DOWN 14 TX Jim Reeves hit: needles” (nervous) _____ is now 1 in Morris County “He’ll Have to __” 26 went 60 in a 40 40 ignited a fire Hayes, $2,000; Jentri Jack- woman Susan Ukleja said, brain related disorders, Cavender’s on U.S. 67 15 oil or gas additive zone 41 “you’ve got to be son, $2,000; James (Jace) “What a joy it was to read such as Alzheimer’s, stroke 39 TXism: “_____ 2 “if ______17 TXism: “I’m gonna 27 a boned fish __ __ to win it” ______cakes” myself” ______cross- 28 this Tommy was a 42 tease or torment Reid, $1,000; Julia Simpkins, the wonderful applications and autism. Scholarship (sell a lot) 3 appetizer eaten eyed” (threaten) touring “Cricket,” 48 TX Linda Ellerbee $1,000. At Alba-Golden that we received. The hard awards, Bicycle Safety, Proj- 43 TXism: “horse with chips: 19 TXism: “too many but wasn’t on fatal was co-host of winners were Jacob Dailey, part was selecting the win- ect LifeSaver and Special _____” (sensible) ______queso ______the fire” Buddy Holly flight “___ News 44 “manifest ______” 4 in Hays County 20 girdle 29 the “R.I.” of Boot Overnight” (1984) $2,000; Christiana Roberts, ners. But each of these stu- Olympics are just a few of 45 when repeated, on I-35 24 2006 Miss Texas, Hill’s “R.I.P.” 50 college residence $1,000. At Yantis ISD, Jenna dents are very deserving those efforts so important to British “adios” 9 this Otto directed Shilah Phillips, (2 wds.) 51 grad sch. test Haney received $2,000. and we can’t wait to see the health, safety and qual- 46 what tobacco TX Tierney in 1944 attended this black 31 famous TX case: 56 TXism: “he’d have chewers do “Laura” (init.) univ. in Wash. D.C. “___ v. Wade” to study up to be _ Annually, the Anchor where their journeys take ity of life for community 47 what a Texan pays 10 in Grimes County 25 junior naval commis- 32 abbr. for the num- ____ wit” (stupid) Club at Quitman ISD, spon- them. But wherever it is, we members. to go to college on highway 105 sioned rank (abbr.) bers in 26-down 57 contradict sored by the Pilot Club, also know they will represent

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lief programs made avail- Assistant principal, able. This is what they call COUNTY a HAVA grant,” Judge Lucy Obituaries From page 1 Hebron said. “This would JOSEPH CIRASOLA authorize the Wood County two teachers hired for money that normally funds 1952-2020 commissioners court to go WCEDC development proj- ahead and make application Joseph Cirasola, 67, of Holly Lake ects or dollars from the to obtain that grant.” Ranch passed away on May 29, 2020. Jo- Coronavirus Relief Fund to Mineola Elementary Several public hearings seph was born to Rose and Salvatore Ci- offer $100,000 in assistance. An assistant principal and as teachers. were set for the July 14 meet- rasola in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 29, 1952. Commissioners approved two teachers were hired for The resignation of ele- ing. Hearings will include He graduated from Archbishop Molloy a joint primary election for the Mineola Elementary mentary teacher Kim Dod- tax abatement for Slayton High School in Queens, N.Y. and attend- the Democratic and Repub- School Monday. gen was accepted. Properties as requested by ed Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. lican parties for July 14 and After a closed session Two hires were approved the city of Mineola and plat Joe came to East Texas in 1998 and, public notices announcing during the special meeting, for the Wood County Spe- revisions for two requests at soon thereafter, moved to Holly Lake the primary runoff, which the school board approved cial Education Co-op, Me- Holly Lake Ranch and one Ranch where he became passionate was delayed from May. hiring Angela Shine as assis- gan Ledsome as teacher and in the Maxwell Subdivision, about community service through his involvement with the They also approved moving tant principal and Eloy Her- Jule Holder as speech lan- all of which are in Prec. 3. Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Joe served with the the voting location at Har- nandez and Laura Mitchell guage pathologist. In personnel matters, department for 15 years, the last five as fire chief. He was old Simmons Community commissioners approved honored as “Firefighter of the Year.” Through this role he Center to Alba for the run- the resignation of Twila ran multiple charitable events in the Holly Lake community. off election. Mineola residents can dump Yeager from the Texas A&M Joe was also the precinct chair for the Wood County Repub- Commissioners approved Agrilife Extension Service; lican Party and was a daily presence in the pro shop. Not a resolution to authorize the change in position of forgetting his roots, Joe remained a long-suffering New York Prec. 2 Constable Kelly Jeannie Hurst from jailer to Mets and Jets fan. at no charge on Saturdays Smith to submit a grant re- jailer-sergeant; hiring Reiny Joe was preceded in death by his father, Salvatore, and his quest through the Walmart To assist residents who N. Pacific St. Dawn Luman for a tempo- mother, Rose. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Dul- Community Grant Pro- may be cleaning their homes Bring a current Mineola rary job in the county clerk’s berg, and his son-in-law, Jon Dulberg and his twin grand- gram. A resolution was ap- and properties during addi- utility bill and drivers li- office; hiring Garrett Drisk- daughters, Taylor and Jordan. He is also survived by his proved to accept a donation tional time spent at home, cense. ill as a road tech in Prec. 2; sisters, Antoinette McGann and husband John of Miramar of masks. the City Of Mineola will No commercial construc- hiring Lamar Elliot as road Beach, Fla. and Mary Navetta and husband Frank of Tyler. Commissioners approved offer the free use of trash tion debris, mattresses, tech in Prec. 2; hiring Oval Visitation and the prayer of the rosary will take place at a resolution to apply for a receptacles on Saturdays tires, batteries, paint, refrig- Lewis part-time in Prec. 4; Lowe Funeral Home in Quitman on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Help America VOTE through June. erants, petroleum products and from the Wood County 2020 from 6-8:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be (HAVA) Cares Act sub- Saturday, June 6, 13, 20 or shingles. district attorney hiring Jor- on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Sts. grant. and 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Upper Sabine Solid dan Coe and Kaleigh Sauer Peter and Paul in Tyler. Burial with fire department honors “I believe this is another (or until full), residents may Waste Management District as temporary employees. will follow mass at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Tyler. take items to the public will have a separate con- one of the coronavirus re- Memorial donations may be in Joe’s name to the Holly works department at 1824 tainer for tires and batteries. Lake Volunteer Fire Department. 12A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, June 4, 2020 SHOP LOCAL

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The best way to keep safe & support our friends, family & neighbors is to consciously shop local when Mineola.com possible. Use curbside & delivery when possible. City of Mineola Shop Local. Shop Mineola. 903-569-6183 #MineolaStrong [email protected] Alba-Golden ex earns All-American status By JOHN ARBTER Division I Indoor Track and They also recognize that It would have been easy to degree in kinesiology. [email protected] Field Championships. her perseverance has pro- have taken a generalized Normally, the top eight duced one success after an- course of study at SFA, in She offered thanks to “No stress and no fear,” vaulters at the NCAA other for their eldest daugh- view of the significant in- many who have helped her stated recently-named championships would be ter. vestment in time and ener- along the way. Her par- NCAA all-American pole designated all-American. “We are truly blessed and gy demanded by track and ents, grandparents Terry vaulter Kaylee Bizzell, As the championships were proud to have her,” Michael field. That, however, would and Sandy Smith (her big- about her recommenda- subsequently canceled due Bizzell stated. not have been the Bizzell gest fans), coaches, trainers, tion to young athletes. The to the pandemic, all athletes Her uncle, high school way. vaulters Jenn and Rick Suhr Alba-Golden High School named to the start list of coach Derek Smith, intro- The young vaulter em- and all her present team- graduate was home for a individual events collected duced her to the sport in barked on a full nursing mates were noted for recog- visit from her busy life at distinction as all-American. junior high school. Vaulting program and is now only nition. Stephen F. Austin Univer- In the pole vault, Bizzell throughout her high school awaiting the nursing board Bizzell credits athletics sity. became one of 16 all-Amer- athletic career, Bizzell came examination to codify her with sharpening many life The Lady Lumberjack icans. to work with the Altius bachelor of science in nurs- skills she uses today. She soared to a personal best Local residents who had Poles gym in Jacksonville. ing. listed the positive effects 14 feet, 9 inches at the USA the opportunity to play Specialized instruction Bizzell intends to take ad- she has experienced as Indoor Track and Field high school sports with Bi- from Altius Poles proprietor vantage of the NCAA’s re- teamwork, time manage- KAYLEE BIZZELL Championships Feb. 14 at zzell or to watch her play, and SFA volunteer coach cent decision to allow senior ment and the benefits of a Albuquerque, N.M. In a remember the perseverance Jeff Erickson improved her collegiate athletes to remain healthy lifestyle. personal goal of vaulting 15 field packed full of private and competitiveness she technique and exposed her eligible and compete in a “Athletics taught me to feet, and with an eye on the competitors, the college demonstrated. Her parents, to more people in the sport. fifth year, due to the can- compete,” she stated. upcoming Olympics. senior finished seventh in Michael and Dietra Bizzell, Those relationships led celed spring sports season. With the support of fam- “The top 25 vaulters in the a field of 14 vaulters. Her described her as extremely eventually to her decision She will train and compete ily, coaches, friends and country receive invitations vault etched her name in the stubborn and competitive to attend Stephen F. Austin in the spring of 2021, all teammates Bizzell will be to the Olympic trials,” she start list of the 2020 NCAA even at a very young age. University in Nacogdoches. while pursuing a master’s competing in 2021 with a offered resolutely.

Thomas Hooten prepares to throw to Montrell Williams at Meredith Memorial Stadium during an informal workout. The boys of summer are back after Gov. Greg Abbott lifted coronavirus restrictions on youth sports leagues effective June The Mineola players will be able to resume formal workouts June 8 after all school-related athletics were shut down 1. Traveling and tournament teams have been able to resume practices in anticipation of upcoming events. (Monitor in March by the coronavirus. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) photo by Sam Major) Protest peaceful at county courthouse By LARRY TUCKER said, “I walked into the store after Sun- differences should be embraced,” he [email protected] day at church and I felt like I was kind said. “My wife and I have been fortu- of condemned just for being here just nate to have been all over the country. With the Wood County courthouse for having different skin. I’m not a vil- We have been north, south, east and in the background, several Monday lain. I didn’t throw any stones. I didn’t west and I have run into literally every morning protesters lined the corner at do any of that. I understand the an- group of people there is and it’s fun to South Main and Hwy. 154 in Quitman. ger and I understand the frustration. I sit down and get to know people. Peo- Kimberly Bohannon of Quitman wanted to find a simple message about ple need to stand up for what is right. led a group of 20 people, which grew people coming together. God is love. We are all human and God loves us throughout the morning, with signs God’s love conquers all. I’m hoping all. As sheriff the first thing you do is calling for peace and God’s love in the this being the Bible Belt, I could bring make sure people’s rights are guaran- face of the chaos facing America today. people together.” teed and they are able to practice those There had been no opposition to the Melinda Melinda Hornsby of Mineo- rights guaranteed by the Constitution. protesters. Those gathered were greet- la attended the event. This is their right.” ed with honks and encouraging words “I felt helpless at home and I want- Bohannon said she wants to be in the from folks passing by in their vehicles. ed to just lend my voice of peace to the community. “My children are fourth Mineola Kiwanis Club President Kevin White presents the annual Teacher of “I feel some people may have looked protest. I believe prayer and love will generation here. I don’t want people to the Year Award to middle school special ed teacher Lori McKinney. (Courtesy at me in a different light, as in my skin win,” Hornsby noted. recoil just because I’m black. We are all photo) because of everything going on related Wood County Sheriff Tom Castloo God’s children. We are all human.” to the chaos and destruction and the spoke to Bohannon and the group. The protest lasted about two hours McKinney named teacher of year looting and the rioting,” Bohannon “Differences scare people whereas and remained peaceful throughout. The Mineola Kiwanis Wednesday. Club normally presents the The club also recently pre- teacher of the year award at sented its high school schol- Write Your Representatives FEDERAL Tyler, TX 75702 • 903-593-5130 Mesquite, TX 75150 512-463-0271 the annual chamber of com- arships to Mineola seniors U.S. Senator John Cornyn 214-765-6789 115 West 1st merce banquet. Tristan Kirk, Kelsey Brew- 517 Hart Senate Office Bldg. U.S. Representative Dist. 1 Louie Gohmert STATE Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 But that event in late ington and Josye Sims each Washington, DC 20510 2267 Rayburn HOB Dist. 1 Senator Bryan Hughes March had to be canceled, for $1,000. 202-224-2934 Washington, DC 20515 P.O. Box 12068, Capitol Station Dist. 9 Board of Education Member Keven Ellis Regions Bank Building 866-535-6302 (toll-free) Austin, TX 78711 P.O. Box 151453 so the club made a private The club resumed meet- 100 E. Ferguson Street, Suite 1004 1121 ESE Loop 323, Ste 206 512-463-0101 Lufkin, TX 75915 presentation last week. ings May 12 at the civic Tyler, TX 75702 • 903-593-0902 Tyler, TX 75701 • 903-561-6349 701 N. Pacific 512- 710-7915 Club President Kevin center pavilion to allow for Mineola, TX 75773 [email protected] White presented middle social distancing and held U.S. Senator Ted Cruz U.S Representative Dist. Lance Gooden 903-569-8880 State Board of Education Member Keven Ellis was the 127A Russell 425 Cannon HOB only state or federal elected representative with an email school special education its first meeting since March Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20515 Dist. 5 Representative Cole Hefner address on his website. teacher Lori McKinney a inside the center on June 2. 202-224-5922 202-225-3484 P.O. Box 2910 For direct links to most state and federal officials’ emails, go plaque in her classroom last 305 S. Brodway, Suite 501 18601 LBJ Freeway, Ste 725 Austin, TX 78768 to the website Who Represents Me and type in your address.