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Twice as nice Mineola band wins second straight marching title Mineola High School preliminary round, which anxious moments as the Sound of the Swarm is the includes three judges for finalists were announced, best marching band in Tex- marching and two more for with Mineola the last to be as in Conference 3A – again. music. named. The bands were Ten judges gave their That round narrowed the announced in marching or- overwhelming stamp of ap- competition to 10 bands der, which meant Mineola proval at the state marching from the 22 that had quali- would be the last to per- competition Wednesday, fied at the five area contests form. Nov. 6 at the Alamodome across the state. The judges named Whites- As fans cheer them on, the Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm marching band performs at the state champion- in San Antonio as the band The Sound of the Swarm boro second and Queen ship last Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Alamodome in San Antonio (top photo). The Swarm repeated as state champions earned its second champi- duplicated that feat in the fi- City third. Those two bands after winning for the first time in 2017 at the biennial contest. Bottom photo, band members try to contain their onship in as many tries. nals, rated first by all mem- had won the previous five emotions after the second place band (Whitesboro) was announced, meaning Mineola had won. They include Amadea In the judges’ rankings, bers of a new panel of five championships, Whites- D’Angelo (racing uniform) and Adrian French (color guard, far right). (Monitor photos by Sam Major) the Mineola band was first judges. on all five lists during the There were just a few See BAND, Page 6A

VFW Post 7523, led by Commander Denver Tate, won first place in float entries at the Mineola Veterans Day Parade. (Monitor photo by Amanda Duncan) Parade, ceremony pay tribute to veterans By AMANDA DUNCAN Hawkins ISD won first place Bible, pointing out that [email protected] in band entries, and the Abraham was a warrior and Daughters of the American the first veteran. Bare said Army veteran Joey Knopfler of Winnsboro with his son, Jessup, after receiving his quilt at Saturday’s Quilts of Valor Mineola’s Veterans Day Revolution won first place God sent out an army to program at Stitchin’ Heaven in Quitman. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) Parade and Program was in walking entries. bring peace just as our vet- one for the books. The sun After the parade, the erans have been protectors was shining as the parade crowd gathered around the and peacekeepers. He then Honoring service with a quilt lined up, readying to roll Mineola downtown gazebo prayed over and blessed all through town beginning at to pay tribute and honor the veterans and their families. By LARRY TUCKER quilter Catherine Roberts ters and local facilities like 11:11. veterans of the area. A gen- Marine Corps League De- [email protected] had the idea of comforting Stitchin’ Heaven. Dr. Kyle Gulley served as tle breeze blew the Amer- tachment 1278 Comman- service members with quilts The mission of the or- Grand Marshal. The bands ican flag as the Mineola dant and Precinct 2 Consta- Stitchin’ Heaven in Quit- during a time when her son ganization is to cover ser- played loud, floats were High School marching band ble Kelly Smith welcomed man was the site of a special was deployed to Iraq. Since vice members and veterans adorned with flags, and vet- played the National Anthem the public on behalf of the ceremony Saturday after- then over 233,000 Quilts of touched by war with com- erans wore their uniforms and spectators stood, with Marine Corps League and noon honoring Wood Coun- Valor have been awarded forting Quilts of Valor. The proudly. hands on their hearts, recit- urged citizens to thank vet- ty veterans. in the United States, Iraq organization represents one This year’s parade theme ing the Pledge of Allegiance. erans when they see them. This is the second year and Afghanistan. They are human being reaching out was “Thank You For Our Chaplain Wayne Bare “Saying thank you could Stitchin’ Heaven has been awarded in major treatment and touching another, with- Freedom.” opened the ceremony with mean more than any med- involved with the Quilts of centers such as Walter Reed out judgement, with accep- Mineola VFW won first prayer and a reading of Valor program. Quilts of Hospital, Brooks Army place in the float entries, Genesis 14:14 from the Holy See PARADE, Page 6A Valor started in 2003 when Medical Center, VA cen- See QUILTS, Page 12A

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Letters to the Editor Soccer association, civic center hash out plan for spring Dear editor: By PHIL MAJOR the one from the fall season) process that takes time. said. I wrote this in response to a kind veteran’s wife who [email protected] includes providing an out- Brinkley said he called The issue with trash im- thanked me with a card this day. lined plan to actively secure the joint meeting “because proved during the fall sea- The Forgotten Who Serve The Mineola Soccer As- a permanent location. I hate to let anything fester son after the association was “Thank you for your service” is often heard, sociation (MSA) will have a Two key contingencies of for a long period of time.” notified, after it was about But backstage are others who deserve a good word. chance to play its spring sea- the MOU include providing He asked the two groups to the worst it has been last Silently waiting in the wings as lonely days pass, son on the fields at the Mine- liability insurance cover- seek a resolution that bene- spring, Murphy said. Praying their better half will return safely at last. ola Civic Center. age and seeking status as a fits everyone, “what’s best The center board suggest- Always aware sad news could arrive at the door, The center’s board offered non-profit organization. for our children and our ed the soccer board desig- As the price of foreign policy takes down one more. the MSA a memorandum of MSA President Tammy community.” nate one member in charge Who can be proud of these killing fields, understanding (MOU) in a Smith said the coverage has The matter had become each game day and have a That wounded warriors too often yield? joint meeting Tuesday, Nov. been secured, and the group somewhat contentious as a check list, such as making And little thought or mention of the great cost, 5. The groups pledged to is working with an accoun- petition was begun request- sure trash is picked up. To the millions of foreign families broken and lost. hold another meeting soon tant to obtain status as a ing that the MSA be allowed “We are here to help you, When will these senseless wars ever end, after the first of the year to 501(c)3. to continue using the fields. not hold you back,” Murphy And we can be proud to serve once again? ratify the agreement. That status will help MSA The meeting will help es- said. “We want to see y’all We can only pray for leaders with good sense, The spring season had seek grants from the local tablish a level of communi- flourish.” And emphasize peace over this costly expense. been called into question Meredith Foundation and cation from the MSA presi- Among alternatives the as- “Blessed are the peacemakers” as Jesus once said, when the center’s board other grants, civic center dent to the MSA board and sociation is considering for So send legislative war mongers back to their bed. asked the MSA to look for board members noted. its members, Brinkley said. future use, the school dis- Ken Masat, Alba other options based on not Mayor Kevin White, also a Among the items that have trict is working on a possi- Vietnam vet living up to all conditions in center board member, said drawn attention has been ble solution that Smith said the fall MOU. Texas Parks and Wildlife trash left on the fields after she expects to learn about at As center Director Nancy grants could help with es- games and participants not the November school board Open house set at new annex Murphy said, the use of the tablishing new fields. keeping a respectable dis- meeting. civic center fields has never Center Board President tance from the RVers who The city has also suggested An open house for the and Information Technolo- been a permanent solution, Carlist Brinkley said the stay at the center grounds. the possibility of developing Wood County Annex will gy Dept. The Elections Of- and the new MOU (which board understands that “Treat the RV spaces like fields at the Mineola Nature be held Nov. 21 from 10 fice has a larger space with- was slightly modified from seeking 501(c)3 status is a it’s their home,“ Murphy Preserve. a.m.-noon. Cookies and in which to work, conduct punch will be served. elections and hold election The annex is located at worker training. The annex Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club plans annual free Thanksgiving dinner 200 W. Bermuda (Hwy. was successfully used for The Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Club will 1:30 p.m. to the community for those who may 154 between Stephens and the Constitutional Amend- host its 15th annual free Thanksgiving There will be a traditional Thanks- be alone during the holiday. No reser- Goodwin Streets) in Quit- ment early voting Oct. 21- meal for the community in the Yan- giving meal including turkey and ham vation is needed and three is no charge man. It houses the Elections Nov. 1 with 2,000 voters us- tis ISD Cafeteria Thanksgiving Day, with all the trimmings. for the meal. Donations are always Office, Early Voting Facility ing the facility. Thursday, Nov. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to The Lions host the meal as a service welcome. Corner Column Last week’s championship performance by And the Mineola girls cross country team made Technicians in all fields need to be well-trained and the Mineola High School Sound of the Swarm it all the way to the state meet. You won’t even deserve to be well-compensated. marching band at the state contest exemplifies see me up at the hour those girls rise to go out Before CTE was the buzzword of the day, ag programs what we know about the youth of today. and run. Wake up, and run. Two things not on filled in the gap that was left after state education reforms This old world will be in good hands if we my list. forced perhaps too much focus on college readiness. will just provide them the tools, information And it’s true across the board. Look at what is For years the most impressive banquet every year was and guidance they need and want; avoid all the being accomplished in football and volleyball. the one run by the FFA students. Sharp, efficient, and over negative influence that they don’t need and isn’t Take a peek at the burgeoning world of career in a reasonable time – always a bonus. helpful; and then get the heck out of their way. and technical education. Those students learn everything from animal science to We have followed band contests for a couple PHIL MAJOR There are some amazing programs and stu- horticulture to welding and communications. I have seen decades now and are always impressed. To have dents accomplishing great things. ag mechanics projects so innovative that the developers a group that large come together for an inspiring perfor- A young lady in the welding program at our last stop were seeking a patent. We’re talking about high school stu- mance, you just can’t beat it. I’m amazed that anyone can actually had a successful business by the time she gradu- dents. To be clear, most of those kids are college material. march and play music at the same time, much less make it ated. You should see her creations. Some of the things young people are accomplishing look like that. I’m just glad the state finally figured out that everyone today were not even possible in my day, like robotics. But this is not just to single out the Mineola group, in high school does not want or need to go to college. A Clearly the world has changed, and communities have which has risen to the top level of competition. good living can be made in several service industries. learned that it’s time to step up and provide facilities and Young folks impress in many ways. We were equally Somebody’s got to be able to repair the car or the plumb- programs that will ensure our own future will be brighter pleased to see the Quitman band rise to the top perfor- ing when it inevitably breaks. Vehicle mechanics have by providing opportunities to the coming generations. mance level this year and look for more good things from to know more than wrenches. Computer knowledge is a From what I saw in the photos from the band contest at them. must. the Alamodome, it’s already a pretty bright future. WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTIC JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 p.m., Quit- the hall. MINEOLA SCHOOL BOARD - third Monday, Admin. Bldg., QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – third Monday, 6 p.m. Adminis- man Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednesday and Loop 564, 7 p.m. dependent on schedule changes tration Building. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - first Monday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, educational pro- MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., City REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third Monday, ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Alba Commu- grams, entertainment, fellowship, Bingo and card games. 903- Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in November 11:30 a.m., Caroll Green Civic Center, Quitman. nity Center. 765-2956 763-8201 and December because of holidays. SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAWKINS - ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday every other FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday at noon, Quit- MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB - third fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. month, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone welcome. man. Monday, 5:30 p.m., high school lobby. SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club meets third ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 p.m., FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - first MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD - third Friday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Richie’s Café in Winnsboro. high school library, 768-2472. Thursday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 903-569-6183. Public invited. 903-253-3635. ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tuesday, el- GED Test Support - each Thursday 4 - 6 p.m. concurrent with MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, dinner at TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley chapter, ementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. QISD calendar. Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quit- 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invited. 569-2608. Tuesdays on Mercy Ships campus, noon to 1 p.m. Call ahead ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m., man 903-975-5745 MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE – every other Saturday, 11 a.m., for room details 903-939-7000 or [email protected]. Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group Monday GIRLS SCOUTS MINEOLA TROOP 3 - 2nd & 4th Monday, 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 769-4024. TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Baptist noon.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. 5:30-7 p.m., Broad Street Church of Christ Annex, Mineola. All MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Mineola Country Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Saturday, Wood County girls kindergarten-12th grade welcome. Crystal Club. UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT - meet- 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. Arcand 903-705-2459 MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, 8:45 ings are held quarterly, 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday to be deter- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. & Sat. HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and fourth a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 8:45 a.m. mined at the Wood County Airport board room. 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street. Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Hainesville. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. 903-497-1162; Dominoes, cards, rummy VFW AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., Recruiting new AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT -first and third Tuesday at cube. members. 569-2228. Church, Mineola. the fire station at Holly Lake Ranch. MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD – Tuesday and Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke every AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth Tuesday, KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center Dog- beginners, intermediate 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. 7 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of Mineola. 903-569-6481. wood Room. MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD – third Wednesday at 1 WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - Second Tuesday, 6 All are invited. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S THE p.m. and first and third Thursday at 10 a.m. p.m., Quitman Public Library. 903.967.7488, e-mail kayoung. AMERICAN LEGION BINGO every Thursday, 7 p.m., doors APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the MLOTA QUILT GUILD - first Thursday at 10 a.m. [email protected] open 5:30, 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, snack bar, 903-569-5965 church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. 903-569-3662. MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; business WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meeting, Mon- AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - first Tuesday, LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, 6:30 meeting fourth Monday. day, 2 p.m., Wood County Extension Office. 5:30 p.m., 201 West Broadway, in Winnsboro, 214-502-4496. p.m. 903-850-3858. MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 Wood County Aggie Moms - 1st Monday, 6 p.m. at Speakeasy APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store - Dog LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Monday, 6 p.m., Red p.m. Beginners are welcome. in Quitman (except in January, June, July and August), 903- Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacific Street, Mineola, Thursday-Sat- Dome Smokehouse, Quitman. MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook page. urday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (903) 569-1250 LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. Month- All levels welcome WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, third BOY SCOUT TROOP #36 QUITMAN – meets second and ly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 or 3069. MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD – first and third Tuesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m., appraisal district office. Open to the public. fourth Sunday, 4:30 p.m., Scout House behind First United LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - rehearsals Thursdays Business meeting second Monday at 10:30 a.m. WOOD COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS – Methodist Church. Joe Degorostiza, 903-763-4127 at Mineola Middle School Band Room. 7 p.m. 903-569-2300. PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m., garden workday each Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon, all levels of Boy Scouts Troop 385 Mineola - Tuesdays 7 p.m., Mineola LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the Lake First Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program provided. experience welcome. Come at 8:45 a.m. in the kitchen of the Methodist Education Bldg. third floor. New boys/alums wel- Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 903-629-2114 Stinson House for coffee. 175 Gov Hogg Pkwy, Quitman – the come! Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - first Saturday, February, PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second Tuesday, 6 p.m. Mineola two-story white house behind the pavilion at Hogg Park. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble Baptist, May, August and November, Harold Simmons Community Cen- Civic Center. President Loraine Epps. WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - third first & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. ter, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all members and guests wel- Quilts of Valor group, Stitchin’ Angels, meet the last Wednes- Monday, 5:30 p.m. in the UT Health Quitman hospital board CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those with come. 903-569-0223. day of the month at 10:30 a.m., 1118 N. Pacific St., Mineola, to room (every three months). various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, 6:30-9 p.m., MEMORY CAFE, a time for stimulating memory, meets weekly make quilts for service members and veterans. WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every other Church on the Rock annex building at 302 S. Stephens. 903- on Thursday in the craft room at Holly Brook Baptist Church QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except when on Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. 903-763-2716. 497-6149 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is provided. Various activities field trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitmangardenclub@gmail. WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other month, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Elizabeth are offered each week, including games, moderate exercise, com. All are welcome. third Monday, 6 p.m., depending exceptions. Wood County English enton chapter - first Saturday except June, July, August art, and music. People in the area are invited. There is no QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, Faith Justice Center courtroom. The public is invited. 903-569-3711 and December, 11 a.m. Harvest Acres Baptist Church, 1062 W charge. For more information call 903 769-2091 Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman. WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thursday, Quit- Loop 564, Mineola. 903-857-2461. MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 6 p.m., in QUITMAN LIONS CLUB - For meeting time and place call 903- man Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. www.woodcountydem.org 936- DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, John middle school band hall. All parents invited. 763-4126. 635-4656 Hogg, Sr. Chapter, 3rd Monday except June, July, August & MINEOLA LIONS CLUB – for information on meetings call 903- QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., UT Health WOOD COUNTY TX GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third Mon- December, 1 PM. Holly Hall, Holly Lake Ranch. 903-520-8697 638-1596. Quitman board room. 903-383-5075. day, January through May and September through November, EASTERN STAR - Quitman Chapter 695, 3rd Tues., dinner MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd Tues- QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thursday, noon, UT Health Quit- 7 p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger Community Room. 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30. Flora Lodge in Quitman. 903-850- day, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion Building, man Community Room, N. Hwy. 37. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. 4822 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; city hall. Wood County Pct. 2 Constable Explorers – first Thursday, 6:30 EAST TEXAS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS- first Friday at 10 p.m., Armed Texans Training Facility, 369 CR 2784, Mineola. a.m. at Quitman Public Library WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSO- UT Health Quitman - needs volunteers. Great opportunity to To add or change a listing to CIATION - third Monday, September-December, and Febru- meet people while helping your community. Contact Judy John- the calendar, email ary-April, 2 p.m. and in May at 5 p.m., Forever Young Activity son, 903-383-3433 Center, 402 S. Main St., Quitman. All retired school personnel FANNIE MARCHMAN GARDEN CLUB - third Wednesday, [email protected] are invited. September - May, Mineola Civic Center, 10 a.m. Visitors wel- YANTIS CITY COUNCIL – second Tuesday, 6 p.m., city hall. come. Angela Thompson, president, 903-316-0875 or [email protected] YANTIS SCHOOL BOARD – second Monday, 6 p.m., school FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - first Tuesday at the lodge or call 903-569-2442 cafeteria. hall, Highway 37, Quitman. Covered dish - 6:30 p.m., meeting YANTIS/LAKE FORK LIONS CLUB - second Thursday, 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each Thursday, 7 p.m. at or 903-763-4522 Yantis Community Center. 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Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 3A Revamped development commission draws five members to first meeting By LARRY TUCKER discuss is there will be a Sat- “Basically her instructions [email protected] urday festival and that is the are to continue operations responsibility of local hosts. as business as usual and for- The Wood County Eco- Everything else is controlled mulate a strategic plan for nomic Development Com- by Bass Master.” the WCEDC.” mission (WCEDC), formerly Davis spoke about some Wisdom spoke of her the Wood County Industrial of her concerns with the cur- concerns. “What does she Commission, held its first rent board situation. “I think (Judge Hebron) see as our meeting since the name we have some things out of role moving forward? I feel change last Thursday at order according to the by- like maybe she’s decided Wood County Airport with laws. We are possibly vio- in terms of the Blue Ribbon an attendance of five, down lating open meetings. I don’t Commission recommenda- from 18 to 20 members in know if you guys have read tions, I feel like we did dis- the past. the by-laws. I’m just making cuss those prior. She made Mineola had three rep- you aware I can’t vote on some decisions to follow resentatives, Neal Dun- anything because of that. If those things herself so I can, who is also the interim you haven’t read these then don’t feel like she’s looking chairman and interim execu- read them, just as a way to at us to make those and I feel Katrina Davis readies Purple Santa drop off boxes for this year’s drive. (Monitor photo by Amanda Duncan) tive director, Allene Doggett keep yourself safe,” Davis like she has already made and Vic Savelli. Represent- said. that decision,” Wisdom said. ing Quitman was Joanne Davis asked Duncan if he “Does she want us to circle Purple Santa making an even larger list Wisdom and from Alba, was there as chairman or di- back around to those things Miste Davis. Absent from rector and he responded, “I or does she want us just to By AMANDA DUNCAN items are from the commu- good,” says Davis. the meeting were Jarvis Col- am the interim director and consider those things or do [email protected] nity to remind you how im- The drop-off locations in- lege representatives Gwen the interim chair.” we go ahead with the big portant you are and that ev- clude Mineola Dairy Queen, Winters and Cynthia Stancil. “This specifically lays out picture stuff?” For the second year, Santa ery moment matters.” CowBurners BBQ & Tap- There was no representation that officers are to be elect- Wisdom said she is willing will don his purple suit and Davis was shocked at the room, Mineola Chamber of from the Lake Fork area, ed,” Davis noted. Duncan to take on the task. “I’m will- make visits to distribute gifts community response. With- Commerce, Mineola First Yantis, Golden, Hawkins, answered by saying Davis ing to do whatever needs to to some of the most over- in only four weeks, enough Baptist Church, Mineola Winnsboro or Holly Lake. should just talk to the judge. be done. I think the county looked citizens of the com- items were donated to serve City National Bank, Lon- The sparse numbers were Davis said, “Well I have has great potential and I munity – the elderly. around 300 senior citizens. estar Learning Academy, indicative of the sweeping tried. I will just make it think there is great value in Purple Santa is the baby of Fleece blankets topped the Walmart, Caring Hearts changes to the group made known that although most having an essential group of Katrina Davis, a Mineola na- list. Hospice, Kitchens Hardware by Wood County Judge of these (by-laws) are poorly people with their focus and tive, who sees the lonely and She used social media to & Deli, Quitman City Na- Lucy Hebron. Former Ex- drafted and written, it’s clear energy on developing the shut-in daily through her job get names and addresses tional Bank, Speakeasy Cof- ecutive Director Kiki Bettis someone had enough fore- county,” Wisdom added. as a community ambassador of people in need, and the feehouse, Forever Young Ac- was removed from her po- sight to try to prevent what’s “I’m not sure what the judge for Caring Hearts Hospice. Kindness Kottage of Mineo- tivity Center, Wood County sition and former longtime going on here. I would en- wants. I’m willing to work She is passionate about the la and Forever Young Activ- Sheriff’s Dept., Wood Coun- members whose terms were courage you to read the by- and pick up the phone to call elderly and often sees them ity Center of Quitman gave ty National Bank, Providen- up were told their services laws, all of you.” people and ask them what is living alone or in nursing fa- her the gender and address tial Insurance Firm, Grand were no longer needed. The final agenda matter needed in the county. I’m cilities, their spouses having of elderly that they serve. Saline Chamber of Com- Duncan introduced the was the new direction of the personally invested in this passed on already, and they Ray Yaeger, Davis’ dad, a lo- merce and Brookshire’s. The Bass Masters 2020 Tourna- WCEDC. county so I am open to see feel forgotten. Davis wants cal business owner himself, boxes will be picked up two ment in new business. “I “My instructions from the what she sees for the future. to remind them that they dressed as the Purple San- weeks before Christmas. have met with Sabine River judge are to start formulat- I have a feeling she has a are important and that they ta and delivered gifts, hugs Davis is asking for do- Authority and those guys are ing a plan to align the stake- specific thing in mind.” matter. and love. They had hoped nations of warm blankets, handling all of the location, holders. Her definition of Duncan explained again Around Nov. 1, 2018, she to deliver all the gifts in one gloves, socks, hygiene prod- infrastructure and essential- stakeholders is everybody the judge’s instructions to realized there was holiday day as Santa does, but the ucts, space heaters, heated ly everything that needed to including school districts, him as business as usual help for children and fami- demand was just too large. blankets, books, chair activ- be done. They have created incorporated cities, fraternal and if the by-laws conflict, lies in need, but nothing that The Quitman Chamber of ities and trinkets. a team over there,” Duncan organizations and service go with the state statute, the specifically addressed the Commerce gave Davis an She also needs as much said. “The thing we need to clubs,” Duncan explained. higher authority. needs of the elderly. award last year for her Pur- volunteer support as pos- With an idea to take ple Santa project, but she sible to sort and wrap gifts. non-monetary donations feels the award does not be- The donations are separat- Quitman students shown dangers of vaping and wrap them as Christ- long to her. It belongs to ev- ed according to individual Nakia Smith with Parents school students experiment- Reid, senior. mas gifts to distribute, she eryone who contributed in needs, whether they are in and Adolescents Recovery ing with vaping or vaping “Mr. Smith did an excel- went to her employers, the any way. a facility or their own home, Treatment Services (PARTS) on a daily basis. lent job motivating students owners of Caring Hearts, to “The community recog- and whether they are male presented to Quitman stu- Smith said teens are at- about the chemicals and ask for support. They were nized that this was some- or female. dents in grades 6-12 about tracted to vaping due to the dangerous effects of vaping. completely on board with thing wonderful and came “No one receives some- the dangers of vaping Mon- variety of flavors. He kept us all entertained her passion project. together. It was a group ef- thing that does not pertain day, Nov. 4. Students were shocked to while teaching about an im- Davis knew when she fort,” she says. to them,” says Davis. PARTS is a no-cost compre- learn that one vaping pod portant topic,” said senior started that she had to see Purple Santa started with a She also asks for the com- hensive treatment and ear- is equivalent to one pack of Paige Ross. it to the end. She had to be little idea last year and took munity to recommend re- ly intervention, short-term cigarettes. “I am incredibly grateful dedicated. Her focus was on a life of it’s own. In one cipients. She wants to help service, focused on support Smith also encouraged stu- to Mr. Smith and the PARTS on Mineola, Quitman and year, it has almost doubled. those who don’t have any- for adolescents and fami- dents to consider particles, program for visiting with Grand Saline. She reached This year, there will be 16 one, those in nursing homes lies. They serve the North- metals and chemicals that our students about vap- out to local businesses, and drop-off locations in Min- who may not get regular vis- east Texas area assisting with lead to health problems like ing. He did an excellent job nine agreed to be drop-off eola, Quitman and Grand itors, and elderly who feel substance use disorders or heart disease and cancer. describing the dangers and locations for donations. Saline, and she’s hoping to alone or are experiencing co-occurring disorders. “I thought the presenta- effects of what teens are put- Huge boxes were donat- serve twice as many people. depression. Smith visited with the tion was really great! It was ting in their bodies by vap- ed, wrapped in bright pur- Caring Hearts is continu- The gifts will go to individ- students about the growing funny, informative, and fun ing,” counselor Julie Cole ple paper, and left in the ing to support the idea, uals without discrimination number of middle and high to be a part of,” said Jace said. businesses. Weekly, Davis but it’s the community that or based on their financial picked up assorted donated makes it happen. status. She wants each per- items and checked the box- “Quitman and Mineola son to feel they were sought Lawmen skipping the razor for a cause es. Each item was wrapped, are starting to work togeth- out to be reminded of how The Mineola Police De- Captain Dusty Cook says you can sponsor someone tied with a big purple bow er. They’re a power team of important they are, that they partment, Mineola ISD PD the campaign is established who can or donate in honor and tag that read, “These individuals who want to do are loved, appreciated and and Precinct 2 Constable with other Texas police de- of someone fighting testicu- matter. Kelly Smith are participating partments and Mineola PD lar cancer. Santa and his elves will be in No Shave November for has been invited to partic- Cook is always looking for delivering the wrapped gifts Testicular Cancer through ipate in the campaign be- new ways for the police to be Watkins Insurance to homes and nursing facil- GROUPG the Beard Patrol initiative. fore. However, policy didn’t involved within the commu- ities in Mineola, Quitman P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 They are raising funds and allow for facial hair. Police nity. Their participation in (Across From Wal-Mart) and Grand Saline the week awareness by growing a Chief Chuck Bittner has giv- the Beard Patrol campaign before Christmas. mustache, goatee or beard en the department special will serve as a trial for future Nic Watkins To recommend a recipient for 30 days. permission to participate in fundraisers. Ideally, they Licensed Agent who could benefit or to vol- All donations received for the initiative this year. would like to participate unteer, contact Davis at 903- the Beard Patrol campaign The goal of the Mineo- in more fundraising cam- Ph. (903) 569-5115 520-7029. go directly toward the mis- la police department is to paigns, but it will depend The goal is to remind ev- Fax (903) 569-5110 [email protected] sion of the Testicular Cancer raise $500 donated directly on the feedback they receive Texas (800) 460-5510 www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com eryone that time is precious. Foundation to provide sup- to the Beard Patrol through from the community. port, awareness, and edu- give.beardpatrol.org/mineo- Be part of the movement cation. Testicular cancer is la-police. and follow the campaign the most common cancer in Male participants can join progress at www.facebook. males 15-34 and impacts one the effort by growing their com/mineolapolicedepart- male every hour. If caught in facial hair during November ment. Help them raise mon- stage 1 through early detec- and donating to the cause. If ey and awareness and save tion, it is 99% treatable. you can’t grow facial hair, lives.

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM–6:00PM SATURDAY 8:00AM–1:00PM 4A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 County and state voters agree By LARRY TUCKER a municipal job at the same term of office went to Gary [email protected] time. The statewide totals Watson who defeated Jerry were 65 percent voting no McCord 220 to 185 and the Wood County voters to 35 percent voting yes, three-year term was won agreed with the rest of Tex- while in Wood County it by Keith Gilbreath with 232 as approving nine of the 10 was 64 percent (3,214) to 36 votes to Robert Fisher’s 195. state constitutional amend- percent (1,846). There was only one ments. In Wood County Military veterans gather at the Alba-Golden school on Monday for a tribute program. (Courtesy photo) In the special utility dis- amendment race that was 5,160 out of 30,374 regis- trict vote in Precinct 1-2 in even close. Proposition 9, tered voters went to the the Yantis area, voters had authorizing the legislature polls representing 17 per- to decide to vote on the to exempt from ad valorem Garage sale cent of eligible voters. conversion of Lake Fork taxation of precious metal Proposition 4 concerned Water Supply Corporation held in a precious metal de- a state income tax and vot- into the Lake Fork Special pository located in the state. ers overwhelmingly voted Utility District, the trans- In Wood County the vote benefiting yes. It was the amendment fer of all assets, liabilities was 2,865 to 2,073 or 58 to 42 prohibiting an individual and the Water Certificate of percent. Statewide, the vote income tax, including a tax Convenience and Necessi- was 977,272 (52 percent) to special ed on an individual’s share of ty #11575 to the Lake Fork 916, 513 (48 percent). partnership and unincorpo- Special Utility District and Proposition 10, which was By AMANDA DUNCAN rated association income. the dissolution of Lake Fork an amendment to allow the [email protected] The vote in Wood County Water Supply Corporation. transfer of a law enforce- was 4,588 voting yes to just Those voters approved the ment animal to a qualified Wood County Special Ed- 521 voting no which repre- measure 220-92. caretaker in certain circum- ucation SSA is having a ga- sented 89 percent to 11 per- Three directors were elect- stances, won easy approval rage sale to purchase much cent. Statewide, the yes vote ed to serve on the Lake Fork with a state vote of 1,845,272 needed technology for its was 74 percent (1,467,994) Utility District Board of to 123,032 or 94 percent to students. The need is high to 26 percent (504,848). Directors. Elected to a one- six percent. In Wood Coun- but the available funding is The only proposition year term was Ken Stribley ty the yes vote was 4,836 to limited. The garage sale is which did not pass was who had with 212 votes 241. on Friday, Nov. 15, from 9 number one, the amend- over Mickey Delamar who All other amendments a.m.-noon at the Special Ed- ment permitting a person to had 182 and Quin Marsten passed handily. ucation school at 109 Earlene hold more than one office as Jr. with 135. The two-year Dr., Quitman. Many items, including learning toys, office sup- Commissioners make quick work of agenda plies, desks, chairs and even By LARRY TUCKER ers, an individual’s mental of directors. portable buildings will be [email protected] or physical health is at risk of Commissioners cast the for sale. The buildings are serious deterioration or the county’s 1,442 votes for priced at $1,500 for the 20x12 Wood County commis- individual believes he or she Connan Welch for a 2020-21 and $1,000 for the 16x14. All sioners rolled through their presents an immediate dan- term on the Wood County the money will be going di- agenda in a quick 13-minute ger to self or others or that Appraisal District board. rectly toward school neces- session Tuesday, Nov. 5. his or her mental or physical Commissioners approved sities. A memorandum of un- health is at risk of serious a contract with Auctioneer- Wood County Special Ed- derstanding was approved deterioration. Crisis services Express.com for selling sur- ucation School in Quitman between the Wood County include a crisis screening, a plus property. is the hub for severe needs Dr. Tammy Willis, director of special education, and Dr. Rebecca Roos, assis- Jail and Andrews Center for crisis assessment and a rec- Personnel moves included students and students with tant director of special education, are looking forward to providing students mental health assessments ommendation about the lev- two changes in the Wood emotional disturbances from with much needed technology through the money generated from the upcom- for 2019-20. Through the el of care required to resolve County Sheriff’s Office. An- all over the county. These ing garage sale. (Monitor photo by Amanda Duncan) Health and Human Services the crisis situation. gela Jacobs was moved from students can’t function on cal therapy, speech therapy, Some students are learn- Commission of Texas, mental Commissioners approved dispatcher supervisor to dis- regular campuses due to health services are required accepting donated items patcher and Kari Robertson their disabilities. The school and mobility therapy. The ing to sing, read, write and ratio of students to teach- solve math on their tablets. in every county as well as from the Northeast Texas from dispatcher to dispatch- serves about 55 students in mental health crisis response Health Center which has er supervisor. The elections the Quitman facility and ers, aides, paraprofessionals, However, the tablets at the and counselors is about two special education center are services if requested by a jail moved into a new office that office hired Brenda Hunter also goes into the individu- for inmates experiencing a was furnished. and Terrell Aaronspeer for al county schools to provide to one. at least ten years old and The higher functioning outdated. Some can not even mental health crisis. John Tomberline was ap- temporary help, and Taryn one-on-one assistance and A crisis situation is if an in- proved to replace Bobby Hamilton resigned her part- to assist with meetings to students sometimes do their be updated anymore. core subjects at the SPED With the money gener- dividual presents an imme- Baker on the Emergency time position in the county develop individual student diate danger to self or oth- Service District No. 1 board clerk’s office. plans. center and then go to their ated from the garage sale In Wood County, the in- home school campus for and other donations, Wood dividual schools are small electives. County Special Education Next Caring and Sharing volunteer meeting Nov. 18 and may only have one or In addition to core classes, Center hopes to purchase 60 Mineola Caring and Shar- fle. Volunteers are selling there will not be a waiting two students in their special students can also learn life tablets and charging stations ing’s next volunteer meet- tickets on Sundays and on list. If you or someone you education program. It’s hard skills, social skills, and job for each classroom. All the ing, hosted by Northside the Monday and Tuesday know could benefit from the for schools to pay for teach- training. They have PE class, students know what they’re Church, is Monday, Nov. after Thanksgiving at Brook- program, contact Beverly ers, aides and therapists for a greenhouse and a horticul- having the garage sale for, 18 at 6 p.m. Signup sheets shire’s. Three winners, each Spike at 903-569-6202 to fill one or two students. Fed- ture class, and technology and many have been active will be available for those receiving a $200 gift card, out an application. Partic- eral funding is sent to the application classes. in preparing for it. They wishing to help. Volunteers will be drawn on Dec. 7. ipants will receive a letter home school of the special Some of the biggest suc- have cleaned, moved and are still needed to sort food Application deadline to with the proper time to ar- education student. Then the cesses have been seen priced items for sale. On the during the week of Dec. 9 receive holiday help is Dec. rive at Mineola Methodist school decides how much to through the tech app class. day of the sale, students will and for distribution Dec. 14. 2. No applications will be Ministries Center to pickup give the special education By using tablets like iPads also be working on their job Caring and Sharing pro- taken after the deadline and their Christmas items. facility based on the needs. and Androids, nonverbal skills as they help custom- vides assistance to needy By pooling the funds for students are learning to com- ers. families with the focus on special education, the stu- municate their needs with- Rebecca Roos, assistant di- senior citizens and children dents are able to learn with out screaming or throwing rector of Special Education, CITIES ARE PASSING ORDINANCES OUTLAW- of the community during peers they can relate to and things. An eight year old au- is asking for community ING ABORTION WITHIN THEIR CITY LIMITS. the Christmas holidays. have access to the resources tistic student finally referred support. If anyone would Packages include food, gifts they need. Special education to his mother as “mom” af- like to donate unwanted ______and Christmas stockings. buses transport them from ter learning how from his items to the garage sale, they Additionally, senior citizens home to school and between tablet. can be dropped off before WASKOM (POP. 2,189) NAPLES (POP. 1,378) on the list will be gifted a fire campuses. The tablet is a tool that the 15th at the school or con- extinguisher. The lower functioning is lowering nonverbal stu- tact Roos at 903-763-2253. JOAQUIN (POP. 850) TENAHA (POP.1,160) Fundraising efforts thus students with high needs, dents’ frustration levels as Monetary donations are far have been successful either medically or cogni- they are learning to push also being accepted at Min- and are still underway. The GILMER (POPULATION 5,216) tively, are provided extra buttons that say what they eola ISD administration, annual KMOO radio auc- ______services at the campus, in- need such as “I’m thirsty” earmarked for Wood Coun- tion made between $7,000 to cluding nurse care if needed, or “I need to go to the bath- ty Special Education, and $8,000 according to George IS ALBA TEXAS (POP. 502) NEXT? occupational therapy, physi- room.” at the Special Education School. All donations are tax Assaf, Mineola C&S drive deductible. chairman, and Toys for Tots, ______Learn more about Wood sponsored by the Mineola County Special Education at Marine Corps League, has SIGN THE PETITION TODAY AT: www.WCSESSA.org. donated toys for the event. www.sanctuarycitiesfortheunborn.com The final fundraiser is the PD ADVERTISING Brookshire’s gift card raf- MEALS ON WHEELS Mineola Animal Shelter THIS WEEK’S MENUS: Bow & Friday, Nov. 15 - Honey Mustard Chicken Featured Product! 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Mineola Police Report Wood County Sheriff’s Report OCT. 31 564. The driver was unresponsive matter since the Post Office al- OCT. 30 8:58 p.m. Deputies were dis- picious person on CR 3226 near and doors were locked with the lowed the family member to sign. 8:35 a.m. A purse was reported 6:19 a.m. Deputies were dis- patched to FM 1804 near Mine- Quitman. Deputies gave the re- vehicle running. EMS was con- 9:49 a.m. A disturbance was stolen at the laundry mat on N. patched to FM 182 near Quitman, ola in reference to theft. A firearm porting party advice and cleared tacted. Officers forced entry into reported by a neighbor on Kar- Pacific St. after it was left behind. about an abandoned vehicle was stolen from the reporting par- the incident. The couple’s passports and other the vehicle. The driver consented en Lane. Officers spoke with the in the roadway. Joes Wrecker ty’s property. 5:06 p.m. Deputies were dis- IDs were stolen. to an alcohol test and passed it. resident and found that she and towed the vehicle. NOV. 1 patched to CR 2150 near Quit- 4:49 p.m. A hit and run was re- He was taken to the hospital and her boyfriend got into a verbal al- 9:47 a.m., Deputies spoke with 9:53 a.m. Deputies were dis- man. A bicycle was stolen from ported in the Walmart parking lot. submitted to a blood draw. The tercation and he left prior to the the reporting party, in reference to patched to Hwy. 11 near Winns- the reporting party’s property. A vehicle was damaged. officer took the driver home and officer’s arrival. terroristic threat on CR 2167 near boro about a burglary. Several This case has been forwarded to 5:38 p.m. A fight between two released him to his family. Pos- 10:58 a.m. A woman reported Mineola. This case has been for- items were stoien from the re- investigators. men was reported in the Walmart sible charges are pending blood that her vehicle was hit in the warded to investigators. porting party’s residence. This 6:41p.m. Deputies were dis- parking lot. Officers determined draw results. Walmart parking lot on the night 10:52 a.m. Deputies spoke with case has been forwarded to in- patched to CR 2205 near Mineola one man opened the car door 4:56 p.m. A man reported his of Oct. 31. the reporting party about an iden- vestigators. about a theft. A known actor stole and hit the other vehicle. Both child’s mother had taken the 1:11 p.m. A man reported find- tity theft on CR 2954 near Alba. 10:32 a.m. Deputies respond- several items from the reporting were cited for disorderly conduct. child and was at the train depot ing pills on the sidewalk on Mere- Deputies gave the reporting party ed to a suspicious vehicle on FM party’s property. This case has 6:25 p.m. An officer assisted trying to leave the state. An offi- dith St. An officer determined the advice and cleared the incident. 17 near Alba, located the vehicle been forwarded to investigators. EMS on a 2-year-old who was cer spoke with the woman. After pills to be salt pills. 2:48 p.m. Deputies spoke with and cleared the incident. 7:08 p.m. Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle on Loop choking on Francis St. The child speaking with both parties the 6:57 p.m. The manager at the the reporting party about harass- 1:04 p.m. Deputies were dis- ment on Hwy. 37 near Mineola. patched to FM 14 near Hawkins 564 near Mineola. Deputies lo- was taken to the hospital by EMS. situation was considered to be a train depot requested rooms for Deputies gave the reporting party about a reckless driver. Deputies cated the vehicle and cleared the 10:37 p.m. A resident on Fran- civil matter. two subjects who were having to 9:46 p.m. A resident on N. New- stay overnight for the train and advice and cleared the incident. located the vehicle and cleared incident. cis St. reported his 14-year-old 10:32 p.m. Deputies were dis- som reported hearing two women had no money. Ministerial Alli- 8:26 p.m. Deputies were dis- the incident. daughter left after the two got into Deputies conducted a traffic patched to CR 1600 near Alba who appeared to be fighting. An ance provided for a motel room patched to Hwy. 80 near Hawkins an altercation. An officer located about a reckless driver. Deputies stop on FM 17 near Alba. Emily about a disturbance. Deputies is- officer spoke with two females at for the night. the teen at a residence next door. located the vehicle and cleared Strickland, 26, of Quitman, was sued a criminal trespass warning the car wash who denied being in The teen reported that her father 8:56 p.m. A resident on W. Kil- the incident. arrested for an outstanding war- and cleared the incident. had assaulted her. Officers deter- a fight or argument. patrick St. reported a known man 8:48 p.m. Deputies were rant. NOV. 4 9:49 p.m. An officer assisted in their yard under the bushes mined the father had disciplined dispatched to CR 3940 near 8:26 p.m. Deputies went out on 1:06 a.m. Deputies were dis- Wood County by checking on an her. The teen then reported the naked. The complainant report- Hawkins about a fire. Deputies an arrest/warrant service to FM patched to FM 17 near Alba for neighbor was inappropriate with accident at Loop 564 and FM 49. ed she thought he went over the contacted the fire marshal and 17 near Alba. Jason Ewton, 43, an inquest. A male, 53, was found her. The following morning inves- The officer reported that some- back fence. Officers responded, cleared the incident. of Alba, was arrested for an out- deceased in his residence. tigators investigated the allega- one had hit a deer and was wait- but the man had already left and 11:39 p.m. Deputies responded standing warrant. 3:15 a.m. Deputies were dis- tion and closed the case. ing on a deputy. went home. Officers went to the to a suspicious vehicle on Oak St. 11:34 p.m.. Deputies were dis- patched to FM 49 near Mineola, NOV. 1 9:55 p.m. Another call was man’s home and he willingly went in Yantis, located the vehicle and patched to Hwy. 37 near Mineola, about a disturbance. Deputies is- received for two females fight- with EMS to the hospital. cleared the incident. about a noise complaint. Dep- 8:14 a.m. A welfare concern sued a criminal trespass warning ing and the caller thought it was 10:45 p.m. A United States Cor- uties advised the individuals to was reported for a reckless driv- OCT. 31 and cleared the incident. coming from the Chevron area. rections transport van stopped at lower the volume of the music er at Blair and Wigley Streets. An 8:21 a.m. Deputies spoke with 10:22 a.m. Deputies spoke with An officer responded and spoke the police department request- and cleared the incident. the reporting party, about identity officer stopped the vehicle and the reporting party about an ani- with both females who again de- ing assistance with transport in- mal complaint on Pine Tree near 11:42 p.m. Deputies responded theft on Hwy. 11 near Winnsboro. determined the driver to have a nied any fight. They were advised mates. A male inmate had got out Hawkins. Deputies gave the re- to a suspicious vehicle on Hwy. A credit account was opened un- medical condition. EMS trans- to keep the noise down. of his restraints and broke into porting party advice and cleared 37 near Winnsboro; Deputies lo- der the reporting party’s identifying ported the driver to the hospital. NOV. 4 the female section of the van. All the incident. cated the vehicle and cleared the information without authorization 9:57 a.m. An officer assisted a incident. inmates were taken out of the van 12:21p.m. Deputies went out and purchased an all-terrain vehi- beer truck that lost some beer at 8:44 a.m. A suspicious person NOV. 2 in a pickup was reported parked to assess the damage. The trans- on an arrest/warrant service to cle. This case has been forwarded Pacific and Broad Streets. The 3:44 a.m. Deputies responded behind a vacant residence on port van left with the secured in- FM 69 near Quitman. John Willis, to investigators. beer was cleaned up. to a suspicious vehicle on Hwy. Graham St. An officer and the mates at 12:35 a.m. 55, of Quitman was arrested on 2:50 a.m. Deputies were dis- 11:03 a.m. A suspicious person 154 near Quitman. Deputies lo- patched to CR 1917 near Yantis homeowner located a man tak- NOV. 6 an outstanding warrant. was reportedly standing next to a 3:42 p.m. Deputies were dis- cated the vehicle and cleared the about criminal mischief. A known ing items out of the barn. Jared water meter, looking at a laptop 8:49 a.m. Two juveniles re- patched to Hwy. 37 near Quitman incident. actor damaged the reporting par- Wayne Blythe, 33, of Mineola at University and Blair Streets. An ported to school and then left. about a disturbance. Deputies NOV. 3 ty’s property. This case has been was arrested for burglary of a officer determined the man was Another juvenile was reported to spoke with all parties Involved 1:11a.m. Deputies responded forwarded to investigators. building. known and not causing an issue. be missing. Two of the juveniles and cleared the incident. to a suspicious vehicle at Lake 6:56 p.m. Deputies were dis- 9:11 a.m. A business on W. 12:23 p.m. A man was report- were entered as runaways. The 6:00 p.m. Deputies responded Holbrook point. Deputies located patched to Hwy. 80 near Mineo- Broad St. reported a push mower edly walking in front of traffic parents called in the afternoon to a suspicious vehicle on CR the vehicle and cleared the inci- la about an abandoned vehicle. stolen from behind the building. on Johnson St. and using inap- and all juveniles were back home. 3440 near Hawkins. Deputies lo- dent. Deputies found the vehicle and 11:20 a.m. Criminal mischief to propriate hand gestures toward 12:47 p.m. A Gladewater of- cated the vehicle and cleared the 2:22 a.m. Deputies conducted cleared the incident. a vehicle was reported on Wigley passersby. The officer located ficer reported observing a male incident. a traffic stop on Hwy. 69 near 11:08 p.m. Deputies went out St. The vehicle was keyed and 6:06 p.m. Deputies were Mineola. Jose Valenzuela Go- on an arrest/warrant service to the man on another street shortly who appeared very upset getting the tires were cut. This is under in and out of a vehicle near the dispatched to PR 7631 near mez, 21,of Alba, was arrested for CR 4627 near Winnsboro. Tom- after but observed no issues. investigation. railroad crossing at Broad and Hawkins about an assault that driving while intoxicated. my Joe Pritchett, 59, of Winns- 1:50 p.m. Drug paraphernalia 3:55 p.m. A suspicious person Pacific Streets. An officer deter- occurred. This case has been for- 12:26 p.m. Deputies spoke with boro, was arrested for outstand- was found by the cleaning crew was reported at the back of a res- mined the passenger of one vehi- warded to investigators. the reporting party about a sus- ing warrants. at a nursing home. It was turned ident’s property on Nuss St. An cle got in a verbal argument with over for disposal. officer determined the person to the driver of another vehicle. One NOV. 2 be a Realtor for the property be- of the vehicles was already gone. Quitman Police Report 6:35 a.m. An officer assisted hind the complainant. 1:21 p.m. A resident at Wood County S.O. on an assault 5:56 p.m. Officers responded Peachtree and Mimosa Streets OPIOIDS STOLEN FROM SCOTT’S under 15 years of age. NOV. 6 call outside the city on Hwy. 80. to a death investigation on W. reported someone had hit a mail- On Oct. 30 at 2:20 a.m. Scott’s Cpl. Milbourn was dispatched School Resource Officer Jim 8:03 a.m. A deer was reported- Buchanan. A 38 year old man box and ran through two yards. Pharmacy was burglarized by to a Clark Street residence in Rapp was advised by QISD staff ly hit at W. Broad and Loop 564. was found deceased by his fam- When an officer responded, the two unknown subjects. Entry was reference to a missing person. of a high school student who A game warden was contacted to ily. Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 resident said she knew who it made by prying open the front The complainant stated that her caused a disturbance inside a get the deer removed. Tony Gilbreath pronounced the was and was going to work it out. door with a large crowbar. Some husband had gone to WalMart in classroom and was attempt- 1:52 p.m. A reckless driver was man deceased and ordered an 4:43 p.m. A reckless driver was 11,000 pills of hydrocodone and Mineola several hours earlier and ing to leave the campus. Rapp reportedly swerving in and out of autopsy. reported on S. Pacific St. that oxycodone were stolen. The next had not returned home. Milbourn made contact with the student contacted the man who stated traffic on Hwy. 37 South toward 7:20 p.m. The manager at the passed a school bus and was day, Quitman PD was contacted and during their conversation, the that he was okay and did not wish Mineola. An officer stopped the train depot requested assistance traveling at a high rate of speed. with information regarding sever- student made suicidal comments. vehicle on N. Pacific St. A citation with a civil situation. A female with al burglaries in which the method to go home because he and his For the safety of the student, A DPS trooper and a deputy from wife were arguing. was issued. a child was attempting to leave of entry and suspects were con- Rapp transported the student to Wood County stopped the vehi- sistent with the Scott’s Pharmacy NOV. 5 the hospital for treatment under 2:56 p.m. A pager was found at the state before the biological cle on Hwy. 69 South. burglary. Lt. Mike Chilson was dis- an emergency detention warrant. Walmart. The officer located the father found out. An officer was 5:19 p.m. The manager at the owner. Cpl. Austin Milbourn contact- patched to the hospital in refer- NOV. 7 requested to keep the peace in Civic Center reported a vehicle ed Ennis PD and information 10:42 p.m. A loud party and ence to a physical disturbance in- Cpl. Milbourn was dispatched case he showed up. The woman that was speeding through the was exchanged which led to the music was reported on Second volving a suicidal subject. Chilson to a W. Lane St. residence for a departed without incident. Civic Center and she requested possible identity and location learned that the suicidal subject St. An officer had the resident verbal dispute over community 8:11 p.m. A woman reported an office to speak with them. An of suspects living in Corsicana. was a juvenile female attempting turn down the music. property. Milbourn was met by a she was at the Mineola Country officer spoke with the teenager Corsicana PD Narcotics Division to run away from her mother. The female who stated her husband 11:21 p.m. Loud music was re- Club and her vehicle had been and called the parents. served two search warrants on mother was able to gain control of and another family member “had ported again on Second St. An hit. This is under investigation. 9:18 p.m. A family member re- the suspects and located 7,500 her daughter and take her back to both put hands on her.” officer returned and the residents NOV. 5 ported his granddaughter took pills of hydrocodone that were the vehicle. Lts. Chilson and John All parties were separated decided to shut down the party 7:09 a.m. A welfare concern her mother’s car without permis- linked to Scott’s Pharmacy. Farmer escorted to juvenile back and interviews were conducted. after a warning was issued. was reported for a driver of a sion and requested the officer Along with the hydrocodone, 22 into the ER for treatment. During the investigation, Milbourn 11:55 p.m. A welfare concern truck pulling a cargo trailer that speak with his daughter about the other prescription pill bottles were Lt. Chilson was dispatched to learned that the complainant was for dogs being outside and bark- kept pulling to the shoulder. An incident. An officer spoke with the identified as belonging to Scott’s the hospital in reference to a CPS actually the aggressor. ing was reported on Wood St. An officer stopped the vehicle when mother, but she reported that she Pharmacy. Arrest warrants for the referral. Chilson learned that Shalene Hendrix, 28, of Quit- officer responded to the area, but it arrived inside the city limits on gave the daughter permission to suspects are pending. ER staff was concerned about man, was arrested for assault the dogs were already inside. W. Broad St. The driver was fine take the car. OCT. 18 the safety of a juvenile. Chilson family violence causing bodily NOV. 3 and reported he was pulling over 9:37 p.m. A report was received Officer Joe Andrade respond- contacted the on-call CPS case injury. worker who arrived later. 2:24 a.m. An officer assisted to let people go by him. in reference to people at the new ed to a call from a woman on Lt. Chilson was dispatched to Officer Hanner was dispatched Wood County S.O. on a traffic 8:20 a.m. A family member re- basketball court at Wren and Smith St. who stated her teenage Adult Probation in reference to daughter was mad and had hit to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash a suicidal subject. Chilson met stop and arrest on Hwy. 69 North. ported that another family mem- Goodson Circle being too loud. and cursed her. The complainant on SH 154 W. The incident oc- with a male probation officer who 3:35 a.m. A welfare concern ber signed for certified mail that An officer responded and asked stated she did not wish to file curred outside the city limits and stated that a 68-year-old female was reported for the driver of a belonged to their mother. The of- them to be quiet because of the criminal charges. An incident re- was forwarded to DPS. was making suicidal statements. vehicle at N. Pacific St. and Loop ficer determined this to be a civil residences close by. port was completed for documen- Officer Hanner was dispatched After a lengthy conversation, the tation purposes. to the 500 block of N. Winnsboro woman agreed to be transported Alba woman found shot to death at residence OCT. 24 in reference to an inquest. to the hospital for treatment. A woman was found dead from a gunshot arrived. Officer Andrade was dis- patched to a Lane Street resi- wound at an Alba residence early Tuesday. The Wood County Sheriff’s Department dence where a woman reported Alba Police Chief Tim Koonce said his de- is assisting with the case. No one has been her husband had hit and shoved partment received a call from the residence arrested at this time. her and then left the residence oleman ail ond with her children. The woman C B B reporting the shooting and found the dead “We are doing interviews at this time,” stated she did not wish to file woman about 2:30 a.m. There were two Koonce said. “We are doing our investiga- criminal charges. (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) other people in the home when Alba police tion and the county is also investigating.” NOV. 1 Officer Corbin Hanner took a 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 Wood County Grand Jury indictments report of burglary on Zola Street. The property’s manager advised David Justin Martin, Michael Goode, Hawkins, member, impede breathing/ someone had gained access into Brownwood, evading arrest assault causing bodily injury circulation, second degree the empty house. The suspect 903.763.4844 detention with vehicle, state of family, household mem- felony. caused about $800 in damages. jail felony. ber, impeding breathing/cir- Nicholas Edward Varga, NOV. 3 Cpl. Milbourn received a re- 24 Hour Service Aaron Michael Mason, culation third degree felony. Quitman, two counts of inju- port of a reckless driver. Milbourn Quitman, assault causing Wendy Kay Hudnall, Quit- ry to a child/elderly/disable located the vehicle and, after Credit Terms Available bodily injury of family, man, prohibited substance with intent of bodily injury, witnessing it swerving several household member, imped- in correctional facility, alco- third degree felony. times, a traffic stop was initiated. Michael Wilson, Winns- The driver was in possession of ing breathing/circulation, hol/drugs/phone/tobacco, an open container of alcohol and CITIES ARE PASSING ORDINANCES OUTLAW- second degree felony. third degree felony. boro, two counts of sex showed signs of intoxication. Af- ING ABORTION WITHIN THEIR CITY LIMITS. Richard Allen Nicholson, Arik Kevin Boyd, Grand abuse of a child continuous: ter testing, Marshall Cary Murphy, 26, of Murchison was arrested Mineola, possession of con- Saline, unauthorized use of victim under 14, first degree ______trolled substance penalty vehicle, state jail felony. felony. and charged with driving while in- group one less than one Abigail Melissa Ciha, Min- toxicated with a child passenger WASKOM (POP. 2,189) NAPLES (POP. 1,378) gram. eola, assault causing bodily Zachary Dillan Ramirez, injury/family violence, Class Mineola, assault causing A misdemeanor. Pedestrian killed near Quitman JOAQUIN (POP. 850) TENAHA (POP.1,160) bodily injury of family, Rickey Dean Combs, Alba, A 92-year old Quitman Quitman. household member, breath- assault with bodily injury woman died Tuesday, Nov. Hawkins was walking in GILMER (POPULATION 5,216) ing/circulation, third degree family, household member 5 when she was hit by a ve- the dark, and Morse was un- ______felony. with injury, third degree fel- hicle while walking north- able to see Hawkins in time Francisco Reyes, Grand ony. west in the southbound lane to avoid striking her, accord- IS WINNSBORO TEXAS (POP. 3,442) NEXT? Saline, injury to a child/el- Michael Smith, Mineola, of Hwy. 154. ing to reports. derly/disabled with intent of evading arrest detention Beatrice Hawkins was Hawkins was taken to ______bodily injury. with vehicle, third degree killed when she was hit by Lowe Funeral Home. DPS Tommy Joe Pritchett, Jr. felony. a Ford Flex sport utility ve- Trooper Gary Hayes investi- SIGN THE PETITION TODAY AT: Winnsboro, assault causing Trent James Speaker, Yan- hicle driven by Berita Morse, gated the accident. www.sanctuarycitiesfortheunborn.com bodily injury family vio- tis, assault causing bodily 71, of Gilmer just west of PD ADVERTISING lence, third degree felony. injury of family household 6A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 Obituaries DOYLE BARLOW of Duncanville, and numerous nieces, nephews and cous- VERNA DENE SANSING 1946-2019 ins. 1926-2019 Doyle Barlow, long time resident of Visitation was held on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 from 11 Verna Dene Sansing, 93, of Arlington, passed away Mineola, passed away on Nov. 6, 2019. a.m. to noon at Beaty Funeral Home in Mineola. Funeral peacefully, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 at her home in Arlington. He was born June 5, 1946 in Nacogdo- services followed at noon at the funeral home. Internment She was born on July 28, 1926 in Roby to the late Sam Beene ches to Turner Franklin Barlow and Lois was at Roselawn Memorial Garden in Mineola. and Lillie Mae Robinson Beene. Barlow Brake. Mrs. Sansing was a retired 8th grade school teacher and After attending Douglass High School BEATRICE HAWKINS longtime member of Lake Country Bible Church. in Texas, he joined the U.S. Army where 1927-2019 She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Sansing, he served for two years and had a tour Beatrice Hawkins, 92, of Quitman, and daughter, Anita Philbrick, of duty in Vietnam. Upon his return, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 Mrs. Sansing is survived by sons, Lee Sansing and his he began his career in law enforcement in Quitman. She was born on June 1, wife Cindy of Arlington and Chris Ball of Flower Mound; with the Nacogdoches Police Department, Robucks Raid- 1927 in Smith County to the late Angris and daughters, Loretta Oldham and her husband Larry of ers. Doyle married Kathryn Speights in 1970, and shortly Tennyson and Evelyn Young Tennyson. San Antonio and Patty Check and her husband Larry of after, they moved to Mineola. He continued working in Mrs. Hawkins was a loving wife, Seattle Wash. law enforcement where he served as a deputy in the Wood mother, grandmother and friend. Memorial services were held on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019 at County Sheriff Department and then as sergeant in the She was preceded in death by her hus- Lake Country Bible Church 1402 N. Pacific St. Mineola at 2 Mineola Police Department. band, Raymond Hawkins; sons, Alvin p.m. with Rev. Craig Lacy conducting. A career change led Doyle to the hardware and lumber Louis Duncan and George Willy Dun- business, where he worked for over 40 years before retiring can; and daughters, Linda Joyce Duncan and Helen Dun- VICIE OPHELIA YEAGER in 2017 from C&M Lumber in Alba. Through the years, can. 1921-2019 Doyle made lifelong friends with many contractors, build- She is survived by her grandchildren, Wilma James, Wil- Vicie Ophelia Yeager died Saturday Nov. 9, 2019 at age ers, carpenters, painters, roofers and masons he worked liam Earl Duncan, Carolyn Duncan, Alvin Dewayne Dun- 98. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home with. can, Tonya Duncan and George Duncan Jr. along with nu- in Winnsboro on Friday, Nov. 15. The funeral will be held Doyle was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. merous great-grandchildren. at the Faith Baptist Church in Quitman at 2 p.m. Saturday, His family and their activities were extremely important to Visitation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 from Nov. 16. him. He had the privilege of being both grandfather and noon to 1 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home 5320 S. State Hwy. Ophelia was born Aug. 28, 1921 in Cullman County, Ala- father to his grandchildren, Dalton Willingham, John Will- 37 Mineola. Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 16, bama to Samuel Henry Thomas and Clema Hart Thomas. ingham and Brittnie Christophersen. They thought of him 2019 at Beaty Funeral Home at 1 p.m. On Oct. 4, 1941 Ophelia married Larkin Johnson Yeager. as their hero, protector and as someone who never gave up Jay and Ophelia had their first child in January 1943, a son, no matter what the situation. ROBERT EUGENE MORRIS Stanley C. Yeager. Hard times were nothing new to the Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Kathryn; daughter 1966-2019 Thomases or Yeagers. World War II had broken out and and son-in-law, Mary and Judson Miller of Mineola; grand- Services for Robert Eugene Morris, it seemed that the entire war would be fought by young son, Dalton Willingham of Mineola; grandson John Will- 53, of Alba, were held at 3 p.m. Satur- farm boys from Cullman, Ala. Jay and his four brothers all ingham, currently stationed at Fort Hood; granddaughter, day, Nov. 9, 2019, at Lake Fork Baptist served in the US Navy in the Pacific and Ophelia’s four Brittnie Christophersen of Mineola; brother, Don Barlow of Church, Alba, under the direction of brothers served in the Army and Marines in Europe. One Nacogdoches; and sister Pat Stewart of Nacogdoches. Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, with younger brother from each family also served in the Navy He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Ac- Bro. Josh Allred, A.J.’s Youth pastor, of- and Air Force after the war. cording to his wishes, a private memorial service will be ficiating. After the war ended Jay and Ophelia carried on with held for the family. Memorials may be made to any veter- Mr. Morris passed away Monday, their life in rural Alabama farming and later moving to ans affairs programs, animal rescue shelter programs, or Nov. 4, 2019, at his residence. Birmingham where Jay worked for the Birmingham Tran- Hospice of East Texas. He was born on Saturday, Feb. 19, sit Authority. In February 1954 their second son was born, 1966, in Orange City, Calif. He married Bernice Lee Jarrett Timothy L. Yeager. MAUVOYLYNNE MARIE CRISS BLAYLOCK in Emory on Jan. 7, 2019. He was a member of GBO-Body Church had always been an important part of life for both 1941-2019 Building PRO, chairman of ISA-ISAA Power Lifting PRO, Jay and Ophelia. In 1959 Jay was called in to the ministry Mauvoylynne Marie Criss Blaylock, and entered Muscle Research as Mr. Muscle. He owned and moved his family to Fort Worth to attend Southwest- 78, of Mineola, passed away Thursday, Metroplex Waterproofing and Construct and also worked ern Baptist Theological Seminary. He went on to pastor Oct. 31, 2019 in Dallas. for Aqua TeK. churches in Kansas, Alabama and Texas. She was born on July 5, 1941 in Tyler to Survivors include his wife, Bernice Morris of Alba; moth- Ophelia was as much a part of his pastorates as Jay was; the late Leroy Green and Vinnie Marie er, Linda Sue Thomas Mize and step-dad, Kelly Rash of you did not have one without the other. Ophelia was quiet Head Green. Mauvoylynne grew up in Oklahoma City, Okla.; father, Robby Dean Morris and and behind the scenes – always supportive and beside Jay Tyler where she attended public schools step-mom, Elsa of Athens; sons, “Little” Robert Morris of in hospital visits, new people in the community and help- and graduated from Emmett Scott High Red Oak, Christian Morris of Plano, and Michael Morris of ing people that had little to hope for. School. She received her bachelor’s de- Weatherford; daughters, Victoria Morris of Dallas, Alexus Ophelia is survived by two sons, Stanley Yeager and wife gree in education from Texas College Morris of Weatherford, and A.J. Jarrett of Alba; brothers, Patricia Yeager and Tim Yeager and wife Twyla Yeager; and her master’s degree in education from North Texas Kenny Morris and wife DeeDee of Red Oak and Ronnie four grandsons, Stephen Yeager, Douglas Yeager, Landon State University and did further studies at Texas Woman’s Morris of Red Oak; sisters, Kimberly Carpenter and hus- Yeager and Jarrod Yeager; three great-grandsons, Carson University in Denton. She retired from Mineola ISD in 1995 band Travis of Oklahoma City and Michelle Gallop of Yeager, Luke Yeager and Jake Yeager; three great-grand- after teaching first grade and kindergarten for 33 years. Princeton; and six grandchildren. daughters, Alexandra Yeager, Melanie Yeager and Holly She was a longtime member of Eagle Mount Sanctuary of He was preceded in death by his sister, Terri Hodges. Yeager; and one brother, Joseph Milton Thomas. Love Church in Mineola. She was preceded in death by her Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Ophelia is preceded in death by her husband of 78 years, husband, John L. Criss; her parents; brothers, Robert Lee for Cancer Research. To make a donation in Robert’s name Jay Yeager; five brothers, Euless Thomas, Donavan Thom- Green and Donald Ray Green; and sisters, Lainie Green, go to: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pxfid=2518792&p- as, Willard Thomas, R L Thomas and Benny Thomas; and Hattie Mae Daniels and Bettie Louise Washington. g=fund&fr_id=9910. three sisters, Corine Neely, Mae Watts and Dorothy Sorell. She is survived by her only daughter, Stephanie L. Criss

ing lost overseas. services and thanked veter- Ruffin also said to not hoard bands competing at Mayor White recognized the ans for putting the citizens of the knowledge acquired but to each area determine PARADE sacrifices of Dr. Bill Knight’s America’s well-being before pass it on to younger genera- BAND the number to advance From page 1 family and presented him with their own. tions, and to respect and thank From page 1 to state, with five from a gift from Rep. Cole Hefner, a “1.4 million members of the veterans. Mineola’s area – led als,” said Smith. boro in 2013 and 2015 flag flown over the capital in military don’t know who I am Mineola Middle School and by the Sound of the Smith awarded Sergeant Jen- and Queen City in Austin, a proclamation from but are willing to fight for me,” High School choirs honored Swarm in first place. ny Biesheuvel with a plaque 2007, 2009 and 2011. Sen. Bryan Hughes, and a she said as she closed. all veterans in the audience Those five area bands for her many acts of service Mineola band director proclamation from Rep. Lance Claudia Barriga was award- with songs from each service placed in the top eight with the Mineola Marine Corps Chris Brannan also led Gooden. Dr. Knight accepted ed $25 for 3rd place, Sara Da- branch. Veterans stood, many at state. In addition to League including chairing the Queen City to those the gifts on behalf of his family vis received $50 for 2nd place, singing along, as their branch’s Queen City placing Veterans and Birthday Ball three titles. but said he did very little. and Tresca received $100 for 1st anthem was sang. third, White Oak fin- and organizing the Veterans He arrived in Mineo- He spoke of his six brothers place. Master of ceremonies Jake ished fourth, Atlanta Day Parade. Lynn Kitchens la in 2013 and the MHS who served in the military and Guest speaker Dr. James Ruf- Hays read “The Bridge Build- fifth and Redwater and Misty Hooks were pre- band made its first the impact their service made fin recited a portion of a poem er” by Dromgoole and thanked eighth. sented plaques in appreciation appearance at state in on his life. by Kipling titled “Recession- veterans for building a bridge Mineola’s show fea- for their selfless dedication to 2015, taking third place “I used to think only those al.” The repeated line “Lest we to the future with their service tured an automotive the Veterans Day Parade. Lar- before winning it all in that got medals were heroes, forget” stood out as Ruffin im- in the military. theme, “Car Man,” a ry Pruitt, a meticulous and 2017. but I’ve changed my mind. plored veterans to never forget A decorated wreath was takeoff on the music of devoted man, was presented The state marching Everyone who has served is a where they came from or their placed on the memorial as the the opera “Carmen,” a plaque for his willingness to contest is held every hero,” said Knight. experiences that brought them Mineola High School band which was among the serve in any capacity, often be- other year for each The winners of the Mineola to where they are. played Taps and a missing man featured selections. hind the scenes. conference, with the High School Veterans Day es- “On Veteran’s Day, we need formation flew overhead. The band was wel- Mayor Kevin White paid trib- 1A, 3A and 5A contests say contest were announced to remember to be an active Guests were invited to a comed back to town on ute to Gold Star families and this year. and read their essays. In her listener,” he said. Ruffin re- hotdog lunch at the Mineola a chilly, rainy Thurs- the families of those missing in Bands must earn a essay, first place winner Isabel- calls learning about leadership American Legion Post and the day evening with a action before introducing Dr. first division rating at la Tresca brought attention to and courage by listening to his Mineola VFW and to enjoy police and fire escort Bill Knight, whose brother’s the region marching PTSD and other mental health grandfather’s stories. Those a free ride on the “Freedom through the commu- remains were recently returned contest to qualify for conditions experienced by stories, he says, are what in- Train” at Iron Horse Square. nity. to the U.S. after 50 years of be- area. The number of many members of the armed spired him to join the military. Wood County SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Residential Lake Property Farm & Ranch Acreage Call Kendal 903-569-2442 Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 7A 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 The Employees of 7133 TX-182, Alba Pastor Jeff Thompson Jerry Williams Attend the church of (903) 765-2014 Sand Springs Baptist Church Myrtle Springs Baptist Pastor - Reggie Day 3208 C.R. 2330, Mineola 2185 FM 2225, Quitman Watkins Insurance Group your choice this week. First Baptist Church of Alba (903) 569-9350 David Cook 219 E. Holly, Alba Pastor Nick Kerry 903-878-2504 urges everyone to attend 903-765-2471 Silver Lake Baptist Church New Life Baptist Fellowship These area churches welcome you. Pastor Kelly B. Burton 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola 7365 Main St., Quitman the church of their choice! 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 East Texas Lightning Protection Pastor Perry Crisp 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman (903) 569-8722 903-878-2762 Lowe Funeral Home Farm, Home & Ranch 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 Tyler, Texas 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 817-637-0071 105 W. Holley St., Alba (903) 569-5730 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 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 Pastor Robert Mounce Mineola Church of Christ Linda McCullough 903·569·5454 Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola First United Methodist 903-569-2442 • 715 Mimosa St. • Mineola, Texas 75773 205 County Road 2376, Golden 903- 569-5571 406 E Lane St, Quitman 903-763-4522 • 211 N. Main • Quitman, TX 75783 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 Autumn Wind Assisted Golden Bible Church (903) 967-7691 308 N. Main • Quitman CR 2290, Golden EPISCOPAL Rev. Keefe Cropper (903) 768-2700 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Living of Winnsboro 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 The Rev. Thomas A. Pantle 302 S Main St, Quitman 903-342-3388 FM Rd. 779, Golden (903) 763-4588 903-768-2712 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES David Jackson James Stringer Jehovah’s Witnesses Country Fellowship Hwy. 69 South, Mineola of Wood County METHODIST 903-569-6370 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman Golden United Methodist Andrew McQueen 658 FM 1799, Golden METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN Living Water Fellowship Family owned business for more than 60 continuous years 903-768-2268 EPISCOPAL 2574 FM2088, Quitman 1238 N Pacific St • Mineola, TX Pastor Jim Pickens East Chapel CME Church (903) 967-2000 723 South Pacific, Mineola David Hartley 903 569-5432 903-569-3624 Wood County Cowboy Church MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 www.mineolaandcantoneyecare.com 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 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 322 Freeman Liberty Baptist 670 FM 1804, Mineola (903) 967-2628 288 CR 3650, Hawkins 903-569-9187 Pastor Keith Clark 903-569-2636 903-769-2250 Pastor Jim Pickens 903-763-4711 • www.coventryfinancialtexas.com Pastor Bob Sexton Johnson Chapel Methodist Sulphur Springs 224 Elliott, Mineola LUTHERAN LUTHERAN 903-569-9536 Our Savior Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Clara Gilbert 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs “Devote yourselves to prayer, Kelly Drug 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins (903) 885-5787 903-769-4065 NAZARENE Timothy Eden Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 Kyle Kirk First Church of the Nazarene being watchful and thankful.” Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 503 N. Line, Mineola Winnsboro PENTECOSTAL 903-569-3057 BAPTIST Colossians 4:2 FREE DELIVERY Pine Mills Pentecostal Church Rev. Randy Larpenteur. Cartwright Baptist Hwy. 14, Hawkins 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro 903-857-2527 NON-DENOMINATIONAL 903-967-2818 Pastor M.D. Thornhill Bethel Worship Center Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Boddie Roofing 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola Crossroads Baptist Holly Lake 903-569-8708 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro SUPPORT OUR AREA Composition - Torchdown - Metal CATHOLIC Rev. Kenneth Teo Pastor Terry Bolton 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 CHURCHES WITH AN AD Rev. Michael T. Snyder 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Bro. James Scott 903-769-3235 (903) 569-5101 Perryville Baptist Church 903-850-4642 Holy Ghost Central Church 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro IN THIS LOCATION Mineola Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola 903-725-7729 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-768-2262 Little Hope Baptist Church 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 (903) 569-9882 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola Pastor James Young Jr. ASPHALT Pastor Jerry Williams (903) 569-8884 Sharon Baptist Iglesia Primera Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro 2124 County Road 2670 Asamblea de Dios 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola 903-629-7202 511 N. Second, Mineola 569-8388 Perry Shirley 903-569-5537 Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding 903.569.1833 Spur on Ministries CATHOLIC BAPTIST 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola St. Ann’s Catholic Calvary Baptist Church 863-697-0469 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro “Rejoice always, pray continually, give 779 FM 49, Mineola Pastor Mike Fletcher 903-629-7889 (903) 768-2313 Mani Mathai DOW AUTOPLEX thanks in all circumstances; for this is Pastor Donald Masters PENTECOSTAL UNITED Full Service GM Dealer Central Baptist Church New Life Pentecostal CHRISTIAN Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 602 N Line St, Mineola 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola Central Christian Church (903) 569-3203 903-569-5750 110 Sage St., Winnsboro 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola First Baptist Church Pastor David Bethel 903-342-5883 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 204 N Johnson St, Mineola F. Kevin Hollowell 903-569-2621 (903) 569-3873 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Phillip Casper Seventh Day Adventist METHODIST Freedom Baptist Church 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola Perryville Methodist Church Compliments of BAILEY’S ACE 155 CR 2201, Mineola 903-569-6930 FM 852, Perryville 903-638-8555 Pastor Richard Rose 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro HARDWARE Pastor Al Dusek Glenda Mendoza Kemp-Meek Hainesville Baptist Church Manufacturing Co. Inc. 522 E. Broad 903.569.2911 3368 FM 49, Mineola Quitman PRESBYTERIAN Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm, 903 569-3212 ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Presbyterian Mineola, Tx. Sat 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Pastor Terry Davis First Assembly of God 302 S Chestnut St, Winnsboro “Strong churches make strong communities” 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 903-569-5351 Pastor Ken Otwell Pastor David W. Burcham Yantis “For it is all for your sake, so that as SUPPORT OUR AREA Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church BAPTIST BAPTIST Hwy. 778, Mineola Clover Hill Baptist County Line Baptist grace extends to more and more people Pastor: Rick Ellington FM 69, Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis CHURCHES WITH AN AD Legacy Baptist Fellowship 903-967-7440 903-383-2148 it may increase thanksgiving, to the 415 W. McDonald, Mineola Pastor Mark Thompson Pastor Rodney Christ 903-316-0552 Ebenezer Baptist Covenant Reformed Baptist IN THIS LOCATION Macedonia Missionary Baptist FM 14, Quitman FM 515 & 852, Yantis glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:15 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola 903-967-2848 Pastor Tony Jackson (903) 769-5618 Pastor John Skelton First Baptist, Yantis “Give thanks to the Lord, Pastor Thomas Ricks Faith Baptist Church 100 Church St., Yantis Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church 405 S Hart Street, Quitman 903-383-2393 “The Lord is my strength and my 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola 903-492-3535 Pastor Craig Vance for he is good; (903) 569-2124 Pastor Mike Midkiff White Oak Baptist shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am Jonathan Allenw First Baptist, Quitman 116 PR 5922, Yantis his love endures forever.” Mt. Pisgah Baptist 301 W. Lane, Quitman (903) 383-2310 helped; my heart exults, and with my 4995 FM 49, Mineola 903-763-4142 Pastor Jimmy Rogers 1 Chronicles 16:34 Pastor Tim Nall Rev. Gabe Martin song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7 NEWSPAPER REQUIREMENT ADVERTISER REQUIREMENT PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EHO LOGO IN ADS

According to the U.S. Department The Publisher’s Notice must be The Fair Housing Act also applies to at the following standards dictated by the of Housing and Urban Development all published one time in every edition of display advertising for real estate and U.S. Department of Housing and publishers should publish a notice such as your publication that contains real estate/ rental properties. Urban Development. These indicate to 8A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 the one below to indicate compliance with housing advertising. The notice should be Display advertising should include the the public that the property is available to the Fair Housing Act. placed at the beginning of the real estate/ equal housing opportunity slogan or logo everyone under the provisions of the Fair housing classi ed ads. Wood County MonitorHousing Act. classifieds Hog, coyote and beaver control by AD SIZE SLOGAN OR LOGO SIZE PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: wildlife biologist Mark McDonald. 903- PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Creditors 569-7603-cell, 903-769-3651-home. Less than 4 column inches: All real estate advertised herein Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been set for the For The Estate of Edward A. Voss, Deceased. is subject to the Federal Fair Rentals cancellation of(Slogan Bentwood Only) Acres Subdivision. Housing Act, which makes Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary upon the it illegal to advertise “any Apartments The hearing4 columnis set for inchesTuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Estate of Edward A. Voss, Deceased, were granted to the in the Commissioners Courtroom. All persons interested in the preference, limitation, or dis- to less than 1/8 page: undersigned on the 4th day of November, 2019 by The crimination because of race, Apartment for rent, 2-bedroom, cancellation of this subdivision may appear at the hearing with County Court of Wood County, Texas. 1-bath. $775 + electric, $600 deposit.(Logo oppositionDimensions: should 1/2” they x so 1/2”) desire. color, religion, sex, handi- 903-569-2665 or 817-919-6815. cap, familial status or national All persons having claims against said estate are hereby Efficiency apartment, one person required to present the same to Danielle A. LoPresti origin, or intention to make any only, furnished. Proof of income. $450 1/8 page such preference, limitation or month, bills paid. 903-569-2003. to less than 1/2 page: within the time prescribed by law. The address is 6301 discrimination.” Lucy Hebron Gaston Ave., Suite 215, Dallas, TX 75214, Independent Duplexes (Logo Dimensions: 1” x 1”) This newspaper will not know- Wood County Judge Executor of the Estate of Edward A. Voss, Deceased, ingly accept any advertising for Duplex completely remodeled, like Cause No. 13,573. real estate which is in violation new on quiet street in Mineola. No of the law. All persons are here- pets, no smoking. 2 bedroom 1 bath. 903-335-4388. 1/2 page or larger: by informed that all dwellings COUNTRY TRAILS advertised are available on an Mobile Homes (Logo Dimensions: 2” x 2”) PUBLIC NOTICE equal opportunity basis. Wellness & Rehabilitation Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been set 3--bedroom, 2-bath mobile home for for revision on the plat of Holly Lake Ranch Subdivision. rent in Quitman. No pets allowed. 903-850-3570. With New Shift Differentials The revision includes lots 29, 30, and 30L, Section VII, within Holly Lake Ranch Subdivision. Wanted to Lease F/T CNA’s Download the The public hearing is set for Tuesday, December 17, Pasture land forEqual cows, 50 Housing acres plus, Logo at 2019, at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom. All 903-473-8700. F/T LVN/RN www.OkPress.com/FHA persons interested in revision to this plat may appear at the Merchandise for Sale Contact Candy Janes HR public hearing with opposition should they so desire. Employment Garage Sales OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION903-962-7595 Office 1638 VZCR 1803•Grand Saline, TX 75140 Lucy Hebron 3601 N. LincolnQuitman, Blvd., 1637 CR Oklahoma 3220, Sat., Nov. City, OK 73105 • (405) 499-0020, 1-888-815-2672 (toll-free in OK) • www.OkPress.com Wood County Judge 16 only, 8a.m. Yard Sale! Baby stuff, Experienced Financial Secretary EEOC/M/F/D/V October 2008 coffee table, chairs and much more! Wanted. First Baptist Church Quit- man, 301 E. Lane St., Quitman, TX 75783. Position Summary: Accu- Miscellaneous rately maintain the church financial NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO CREDITORS records. Ensure integrity and safety Stuff 4 Sale of records according to all applicable Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary laws and regulations. General Re- for the Estate of Roberto Gutierrez, Deceased, were issued on for the Estate of ADA HUNLEY MILLER a/k/a ADA MAE Sat., Nov. 16, 10a.m.-4p.m. 240 quirements: Proficiency in accounting, Minwood, Mineola. (Corner Brett & e.g., accounts receivable, accounts November 5, 2019, in Docket No. 13,588 pending in the County MILLER, Deceased, were issued on August 12, 2019, in Docket Minwood) Check pictures and prices payable, general ledger, and payroll. Court of Wood County, Texas, to Gilberto Gutierrez, Jr. No. 13525, pending in the County Court of Wood County, on-line @ https://easttexas.craigslist. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and online Texas, to Philip Dean Miller. org. Then go to: “For Sale”, “General” financial systems. Effective oral and Claims may be presented to the following address: written communication skills. Ability to and then type in “Stuff in my trunk” Gilberto Gutierrez, Jr. Claims may be presented to the following address: in the search block. If you have multitask. Job Type: Part-time. Please questions call 1-903-985-8770 and submit resume to the office of First Administrator of the Estate of Philip Dean Miller leave message. In addition, we have Baptist Church Quitman or email to Roberto Gutierrez [email protected]. Independent Executor of the Estate of beautiful high-end items for sale by 2030 Highway 80 East appointment. Just type in “Executive Ada Hunley Miller a/k/a Ada Mae Miller Home Downsize” on Craig’s List to Mineola, Texas 75773 107 Scott Street see pictures and prices. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently Quitman, Texas 75783 EVERYTHING MUST GO! being administered are required to present them within the All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently Miscellaneous time and in the manner prescribed by law. being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Want To Buy WAREHOUSE

Want to buy cords of oak firewood, PUBLIC NOTICE $210 cash. 10-30 cords not all at CLEARANCE one time delivered to Sunnyvale, 110 S. Wigley Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing has NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Texas 75182, 214-534-6508, Larry. been set to close, abandon and vacate County Compro cuerdas de lena, $210 cash. Mineola, Tx TO DISCUSS YANTIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S Transportar a Sunnyvale, Texas. (Behind Kindness Cottage) Road 1125. Llama a Larry, 214-534-6508. Habla State Financial Accountability Rating solo Ingles. The hearing is set for Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Yantis Independent School District will hold Services Sale Extended Through at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom. All persons interested in the closing, abandoning a public meeting at 6pm, December 9, 2019 NOVEMBER 23! in the Yantis Cafeteria. Miscellaneous and vacating of County Road 1125 may appear at Tools, crafts, clothes, the hearing with opposition should they so desire. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Tax exemption agriculture, timber, ceramic molds & shelving. Yantis Independent School District’s rating wildlife plans. Timber appraisals, prairie or forest restoration and lake Volume Discounts! on the state’s financial accountability system. management. Wildlife biologist Mark McDonald. 903-769-3651-home, 903- 569-7603-cell. No Reasonable Lucy Hebron Offer Refused! Wood County Judge HELP WANTED Bright Star-Salem Special Utility District is accepting applications for a Full Time water plant operator. FLORA This position will include work in surface water, ground water MASONIC LODGE and distribution system. Applicants must be highly motivated PO Box 1119 and have dependable transportation. Working on holidays and Quitman, TX 75783 Stated 1st Tues., 7:30 p.m. weekends is required. MASTER: KEN JOHNSON P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) Ground Water Operator or Surface Water Operator License is preferred but not mandatory. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers 903-569-5115 License. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug and Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins K B A T Last Puzzle www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com A O N E alcohol screening and criminal background check. Some heavy R O D E Solution A K I N lifting and handling of chemicals is also required. T E A P E E P E R S E R I C A X L E S S T A Y N O P L A T A B E Interested applicants can apply at Bright Star-Salem SUD 238 Discounts up to 40% C H A C H A T R I O L A K A S A A N. Osborn Street, Alba, TX or online at brightstarwater.com. No P A S O A N N I R O T E S T S 41 high school FM in T H U N D E R B I R D S E A T I T phone calls please. ACROSS 1 2 3 4 E L S E N O R E L D E N S Mesquite 1 Patricia of 1963 D E A D S E A D I P P I N G 42 TX Pride’s “Kiss an TEXAS I N N E A R N U E V O Bright Star-Salem SUD in an equal opportunity employer, and TX-filmed “Hud” 5 _____ Good Morning” D I S A G R E E 5 this Guthrie sang D O G I E offers an excellent benefit package including paid employee 45 the Piney Woods 6 at 9 of TX Willie’s CROSSWORD L A T E are in ____ TX by Charley & Guy Orbison I T O health insurance and retirement. Salary is commensurate on Farm Aid concerts D E N 46 one of the TX Gatlin 7 Copyright 2019 by Orbison Bros. S-1453 6 site of Fort Bliss: license and or experience. brothers (init.) Lanoria ____ 47 “____ with the punches” 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 7 Cowboy or Texan 48 1994 comedy film score (abbr.) 15 16 17 18 starring Jeremy Piven 8 SMU president during the 19 20 21 IN THE JUVENILE COURT “death penalty” 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 OF TALLADEGA COUNTY 9 postpones 15 female red deer 29 30 31 32 CASE NO. JU-2017-000411.03 16 2016 horror film starring TX 33 34 35 36 37 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS Saxton Sharbino 19 TX Gary Morris’ 38 39 40 TO: T.R. the natural or legal father of J.L.W., a minor, born 3/12/07 in Bemidji, Minnesota. “______Is All 41 42 43 44 45 It Takes” (1991) Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed by the Alabama Dept. of Human Resources in 21 marry secretly 46 47 48 Talladega County seeking to terminate parental rights to J.L.W. You have a right to be represented 22 when we get by an attorney and, if the juvenile court determines that you are indigent, counsel shall be appointed smacks on our 49 50 51 P-1454 faces? (2 wds.) 49 most offensive for you if you are unable for financial reasons to retain your own attorney. You are required to file smell 27 boot aroma 52 an answer with the Clerk of the Court and the Petitioner’s attorney, John Mark Padgett, Assistant 28 1956 TX-based 52 ____ _ Carter 53 “Giant,” e.g. started the Fort 10 8th governor of Attorney General, Alabama Dept. of Human Resources, P.O. Box 304000, Montgomery, AL (2 wds.) Worth Star- TX, Clark, for short 54 36130-4000, within fourteen (14) days after the last publication of this notice or a judgment will 29 this Bacall was in Telegram 11 Santa __, TX 34 retired TX RB newspaper 1976 film “The 12 TXism: “he ____ 55 Byron “___” Morris be entered against you. A hearing has been set in this Court for the 7th day of February, 2020 Shootist” 53 ___ City, TX ______fast” whose team lost at 9:00a.m. o’clock in the Talladega County Juvenile Court, at which time you may appear and 30 assessments 54 Colorado Indian (very swift runner) Super Bowl to the 32 TXism: “Sunday 55 ___ Oak, TX 13 TXism: “that gets Cowboys in 1996 contest the same, if you so choose. go __ meetin’ my dander up” 35 Astros & Rangers clothes” DOWN 14 TXism: “happy as league (abbr.) 33 son’s infant a pig in ____” 22 this Lee is a 37 earlier name of 36 first name of TX 1 Asian place where 15 TXism: “thick as Cowboy star LB TSU where LBJ Clerk of Juvenile Court coach “Bum” many TXns died, ticks on a _____ (init.) went to college Attorney for Petitioner: Phillips informally ___” 23 fall behind 40 diplomacy 37 TXism: “he’s a 2 poetic “before” 16 an ink spot 24 a person’s 43 this Ephron wrote John Mark Padgett (PAD012) few bricks ___ 3 Van ______, TX 17 sobriquet or emanation TX-filmed of a load” 4 TXism for “well descriptive 25 a TX “snipe hunt,” “Silkwood” (1983) Assistant Attorney General 38 “Tex” Henson equipped” (3 wds.) nickname e.g. 44 elegant beauty Talladega County Department of Human Resources named cartoon 8 “on ____ and 18 plastic ducks on a 26 Elvis sang “Return 50 “weak-_____” chipmunks needles” (nervous) TX pond during to ______” (1962) (afraid to do S. Gordon Persons Bldg. “Chip ______” 9 early name: “El hunting season 28 TXism for “against” something) 50 Ripley Street N 39 small areas to eat Paso ______20 TX Meat Loaf’s 31 TXism: “fought 51 former Oilers’ star Montgomery, Alabama 36130 informal meals ______” real last name tooth and ____” WR, Givins (init.) Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 9A Alba-Golden Honor Roll Filing underway for March party primaries The filing period for the 2 Constable Kelly Smith and U.S. representative will also A HONOR ROLL Reynolds, Meagan Wil- Randolph, Bryce Rush, March 3 party primary elec- Prec. 1 Commissioner Virgil be on the ballot for two-year 6th grade liams, Morgann Williams. Jerry Skinner, Gavin Terry, tions got underway on Sat- Holland Jr. terms, along with state sen- Isaac Hartin, Braden Levi Thompson, Annaliese urday. Brad McCampbell also ator for four years and one A/B HONOR ROLL Rankin, Layton Williams. Whitecotton, Cheyenne The filing period ends Dec. filed for district judge. U.S. Senate seat for six years. 7th Grade 6th Grade Woodruff, Kamrin Wright. 9. Other county offices to be This will be a presidential AJ Jarett, Will Louderman, Madison Anderson, Re- 10th Grade In Wood County, Repub- decided include sheriff, tax election year, which means Olivia Morrison, Brandt Pe- gan Anderson, Abigail Denver Beck, Ashtyn lican Party Chairman Jana assessor-collector, Commis- most of the major state of- terson, Cooper Pettijohn, Baldwin, Tucker Browning, Brownig, Andres Cama- Castloo fielded her first ap- sioner Prec. 3, all four pre- fices in Texas are not on the Alex Reyes, Hunter White- Taylor Cooper, Maxx Davis, cho, Chris Cameron, Ashe- plication Tuesday morning cinct constables, Republican ballot. cotton. Alyssa Digilormo, Wyatt ly Cortes, Michael Gaskill, from Jodi Cox of Winnsboro party chair and Democratic Several candidates have 8th Grade Ferguson, Piper Hallman, Shawn Gaskill, Hannah to run for the unexpired party chair. made formal campaign an- Braxton Birchfield, James Sawyer Kindle, Braelyn Gurley, Savannah Gurley, term for district attorney. All are for four-year terms nouncements but had not Castleberry, Hailey Crutch- Massie, Kayden Massie, Kylie Kennedy, Jade Kruse, Also filing Tuesday were except the two-year unex- yet officially filed as of press field, Drake Duplechain, Alyssa Potts, Blake Ridg- Austin Martin, Aurora four incumbents: District At- pired term for district attor- time Tuesday morning. Grace Knight, Chandler ley-Harris, Mason Smith, Melton, Angelica Ortega, torney Angela Albers, Dis- ney. No Democrats had filed lo- Lee, Dylan Nichols, Bailey Irelyn Stone, Konner Tal- Paislee Pendergrass, Kristen trict Judge Jeff Fletcher, Prec. State representative and cally Tuesday morning. Pennington, Luke Sutton. burt, Bryce Taylor, Kaden Petillo, Micah Smith, Jessie 9th Grade Trimble, Jose Villeda. Weddle, Blake Weissert. Christian Brehm, Hatch 7th Grade 11th Grade Campbell, Shyann Gaines, Jadyn Bossier, Landrie Dakota Anglin, Boedy Quitman Junior High School Honor Roll Kevin Inman, Samuel Lou- Boyd, Addison Crutch- Baker, Kayli Covey, Blake derman, Luke Morrison, Eli field, Kaleb Gaskill, Emily Douglas, Brittnei Dunn, A honor roll (nine weeks) Kennedi Elmore, Madelyn Dyer, Nehemiah Faulkner, Nivison, Cade Stovall, Sky- Hlavaty, Abigail Inman, William Hartin, Savannah Sixth grade Fetterwolf, Natalee Finley, Jsohua Flores, Ashlyn Grove, Chiana Cates, Marrysa Jonathan Gonyea, Kylee Har- Cayn Hass, Tavaris King, Jes- ler West, Amber Young. Kaydence Lemoine, Alys- Jackson, Gabrielle Jerome, Conn, Ryleigh Goodman, Is- ris, Samuel Hearn, Annika sica Lacy, Brenda Lacy , Ar- 10th Grade sa Murdock, Ava Nivison, Delvian Jones, Kyle Kenne- abel Hart, Klayton Meadows, Henry, Kandace Herring, mando Mendoza, Isis Marlin, Cassidi Burris, Nick Hall- Austin Rumfelt, Chase Smit, dy, Shaylena Magaluzzo, Bryce Miller, Cade Papez, Michael Hipp, Kallie Hoover, Jaiela Nobles, Nicholas O’Ne- man, Dylan OQuinn, Josue Lainey Teel, Addycin Up- Sage Mizer, Marvin Nunez, Cannin Peppers, Anna Rain- Ella Johnson, Alexandra Mc- al, Cole Papez, Madee Pen- Ortiz, Thai Peterson, Rean- church, Tayler Weed, Jayla Abbigale Perez, Hailey Re- water, Reece Raley, Sophia Crary, Charlie Matthews, nock, Ashley Pollard, Leah na Smith, Lindsey Terry. Wiley, Garrett Wright. gan, Ethan Steck, Jasmine Ramirez, Elizabeth Roman, Mykenzy Miller, Samantha Pruden, Irena Reeves, Sophia 11th Grade 8th Grade Weed, Hannah Wright, Mason Williams. Ogg, Lila Park, Jace Peek, Reynolds, Anthony Rojas, Michael Andrews, Jose Kayden Bennett, Travis Kalli Wright. Seventh grade Dalton Poppenhusen, Alex- Cardina Roth, Averi Ryan, Camacho, Bella Crawford, Campbell, Seth Converse, 12th Grade Emilee Baker, Breanna Bell, us richey, Caence runyan , Cayden Smith, Rylie Tanton, Beth Crittenden, Cheyenne Payton Dickinson, Albion Eddie Cafey, Corey Clan- Aiden Bringard, Brooklyn Logan Simpkins, Mattison Natalia Tellez, Skylar Walters, Evans, Cameron Galyean, Dushaj, Kirstin Fish, Ryken ton, Jessica Collier, Sa- Bustad, Amando Chavar- Smith, Carter Smith, Austin Maegan Whited, Colen Wil- Abigail Hallman, Michael Jones, Jett Kruse, Kalli Trim- vannah Edwards, Ethan ria, Kash Davis, Katelyn De Tanner Mirri Whately. son, McKenna Wood. Kumm, Meritt McGahee, ble, Hudson Wright. Ferrer-Forgey, Mason Fitz- Gorostiza, Lukas Goodman, A and B honor roll Eighth grade Reese Michaels, Bree Allie 9th Grade gerald, Cody Graves, Austin Daniel Kernes, Peyton Kruck- Sixth grade Braden Armendariz, Jason Rolen, Rylee Wilcoxson, Branson Box, Crimson Hartley, Chase Houtz, Don- er, Tylon Oakes, Enrique Oli- Sebastian Camp, Brooklyn Attaway, Benjamin Burnett, Hope Wiley. Bryant, Allie Caldwell, ny Humphreys, William vera, Austin Reid, Jairo Sali- Carter, Trinity Dahl, Chris- Makayla Baxton, Natalie 12th Grade Gavin Dailey, Allani Davis, Jerome, Jayden Letsch, Tim nas, Regina Soldevilla, Larkin topher Davis, Fenton Dreil- Benitez, Ruby Bringard, Sta- Caitlin Baker, Jordin Carlee Dooley, Glen Hart- Mitchell, Kenzie Parker, Spears, Sadie Vanderschaaf, ing, William Harkins, Kenzie cie Brothers, Jackson Cole- Barnhart, Nayeli Camacho, ley, Kaden Kennedy, Brook Laney Richardson Patton, Nicholas Williams. Hartsell, Mark Jaimes, Mi- man, Faith Council, Brady Laynie Culp, Jacob Dailey, Land, Cacie Lennon, Con- Matt Rogers, Cory Rush, Eighth grade chael Lucius, Jazmin Lynch, Crockett, Sean Derryberry, Hope Nelson, Laralie New- nor Mason, Donald McVay, Hayden Weissert, Blaine Kinlee Baker, Lawson Bal- Ethan McCollum, Evan Mc- Tommy Drinkwine, Straw- land, Kelly Ortega, Ann Clark Melton, Braylon Mof- Whatley. lard, Charity Blankenship, Collum, Erin McLemore, berry Fields, Carlos Flores, Tucker Carlson, Patrick Conn, Daniel Molina Garcia, Joseph Samantha Fortner, Breanna Marie Pendergrass, Braden fett, Tyler Perez, Brayden Ashley Davis, Abigai Day, Morrison, Cindye Osbourn, Gilbreath, Megan Goss, Al- Autmn reston, mark Sand- yssa Graves, Hannah Hol- ers, Kimberly Santiago, Ava land, Hayden James, Dakota NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Smith, Lynlee Taylor, Peyton Jiminez, Austin Jones, Thom- Wallis, Aubrey Wood, Bra- as Lambertus, Maliah Lank- leigh Wood. ford, Addison Marcee, Ava THE STATE OF TEXAS § Seventh grade McKeever, David McLem- COUNTY OF WOOD § Clifford Anson, Amanita ore, Riannon Meza, Alexan- Bautista-Mathias, Allison Ber- dria Molina, Kadin Oakes, By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 402nd District Court of Wood County, Texas in Cause # T-4256 on ry, Brayden boone, Hayden Michael Pickering, Christian NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Breding, Logan Calander, Plata, Andrew Pollard, Devin the 1st day of November, 2019, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed Lillian Calloway, Gabby Robertson, Vanessa Roman, to sell at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of December, 2019 at the Official Door of the Wood County Courthouse, in Chaney, Isabel Corbat, Alex- Joey Teter, Treye Warren, Al- andra Derryberry, Victoria yson Whited. THE STATE OF TEXAS Quitman, § Texas, theTHE properties STATE OF described TEXAS below: § COUNTY OF WOOD § COUNTY OF WOOD § Buy lot 50x100' near Under $200/ MONTH By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 402nd District Court of WoodBy virtue County, of Tax Texas Warrant in Cause issuedCause # T-out No:4225 of T-4256the on 402 thend District Court of Wood County, Texas in Cause # T-4225 onLake the Fork, RV ready, buys land at Lake Fork. rd rd $1500 down and 50x100’. Perfect for site 3 day of June, 2019, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed3 day andof June, delivered, 2019, Iby will the proceed Clerk thereof, to sell atand 10:00 to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell at 10:00 monthly payments th Styling: City of Mineola, et thal vs. Owners of Various Properties located within the City Limits of Mineola, Texas. a.m. on the 6 day of August, 2019 at the Official Door of the Wooda.m. County on the Courthouse6 day of August,, in Quitman, 2019 atTexas, the Official the Door of the Wood County Courthouse, in Quitman, Texas, the under $200 built homes, mobiles/ properties described below: properties described below: (903) 878-7265 RV’s. (903)878-7265. Cause No Styling CauseLegal NoDescription Styling Legal Description City of Mineola, et al City of Mineola, et al Tract 1: Tract 8: NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING T-4225 vs. Owners of Various TractLot Four 1: (4), in BlockT-4225 M, of the Landers vs. Owners and Revelle of Various LotTract Ten 1: C (10C) and Lot Eleven C (11C), in Block TO DISCUSS MINEOLA ASubdivision, One Third (1/3) to the Undivided City of Mineola, Interest inWood Lot Four County, A (4A), in Thirty-fourA One Third (34-2), (1/3) Undivided Mineola Townsites,Interest in Lot to theFour City A (4A), of in INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S Properties located within Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of theProperties Landers located and within Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and Texas (R40403) Mineola, Wood County, Texas (R35816) the City Limits of Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola,the Wood City Limits County, of Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING Mineola, Texas. Texas (64389) Mineola, Texas. Texas (64389) Mineola Independent School District will hold a public meeting Tract 2: Tract 9: at 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 18, 2019 in the Board Room Lot Six A (6A), in Block One Hundred and Sixty (160- Lot One (1), in Block N, of the Landers and Revelle Tract 2: Tract 2: at the Administration Building, 1695 W Loop 564, Mineola, 1), Mineola Townsites, to the City of Mineola, Wood Subdivision, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, A One Third (1/3) Undivided Interest in Lot Four A (4A), in A One Third (1/3) Undivided Interest in Lot Four A (4A), in Texas 75773. BlockCounty, J (Property Texas (R36226) ID # 20409458), of the Landers and TexasBlock J(R40404) (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Mineola ISD’s TexasTract 3:(64388) TractTexas 10:(64388) rating on the state’s financial accountability system. Mineola Part of Lot Four (4), in Block D, of the Landers and Lot Two (2) and Three (3), in Block M, of the Landers ISD received the maximum points possible, 100 out of 100, TractRevelle 3: Subdivision, Also Known as the East Half (E/2) andTract Revelle 3: Subdivision, to the City of Mineola, Wood reflecting the school’s financial stability and integrity. Mineola A One Third (1/3) Undivided Interest in Lot Four A (4A), in A One Third (1/3) Undivided Interest in Lot Four A (4A), in of Lot Four (4), in Block D, of the Landers and Revelle County, Texas (R40402) ISD has received the highest rating possible since the inception Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and of the FIRST rating system for 17 years in a row. RevelleSubdivision, Addition, to the to Citythe City of Mineola, of Mineola, Wood Wood County, Coun ty, Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (40385)(R40344) TractTexas 11:(40385) Lot One (1) and Two (2), in Block Three (3), of the Tract 4:4: FairviewTract 4: Subdivision, to the City of Mineola, Wood NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS ALot One Five Third (5), Undivided in Block Fifty-nine Interest in (59),Lot Two Mineola B (2B), in County,A One Third Texas Undivided (R38207) Interest in Lot Two B (2B), in HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE BlockTownsites, Thirty-three to the City(33) of(Property Mineola, ID Wood# 20409432), County, t oTexas the Block Thirty-three (33) (Property ID # 20409432), to the OF NORMAN NEIL BRONNUM, DECEASED City(R36032) of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (64387) TractCity of 12: Mineola, Wood County, Texas (64387) Lot Two (2), in Block K, of the Landers and Revelle Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for Tract 5:5: Subdivision,Tract 5: to the City of Mineola, Wood County, the Estate of Norman Neil Bronnum, Deceased, were issued A One Third Undivided Interest in Lot Two B (2B), in A One Third Undivided Interest in Lot Two B (2B), in Lot Two D (2D) and Lot Three F (3F), in Block I, Texas (R40390) on November 4, 2019, in Cause No. 13,578, pending in the Block Thirty-three (33) (Property ID # 20409432), to the Block Thirty-three (33) (Property ID # 20409432), to the County Court of Wood County, Texas, to Pamala Bronnum. CityMineola of Mineola, Townsites, Wood to County,the City Texas of Mineola, (64386) Wood City of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (64386) County, Texas (R36901) Tract 13: The address of such executor is c/o William L. Richey, Tract 6: LotTract Four 6: (4), in Block Thirty-four (34), of the Carolina Wilson, RobeRtson & CoRnelius, P.C., 909 ESE Loop 323, EastTract One 6: Hundred and Twenty-five Feet (E/125') of Lot CourtsEast One Subdivision, Hundred and to Twenty-five the City of Mineola,Feet (E/125') Wood of Lot Suite 400, Tyler, Texas 75701. FiveLot Three(5), in BBlock (3B) One and HundredLot Four and A (4A), Ten (110), in Block to th E,e City County,Five (5), Texasin Block (R37848) One Hundred and Ten (110), to the City ofMineola Mineola, Townsites, Wood County, to the TexasCity of (36156) Mineola, Wood of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (36156) All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently County, Texas (R36837) Tract 14: being administered are required to present them within the time Tract 8: LotTract Three 8: (3), in Block H, of the Landers and Revelle and in the manner prescribed by law. LotTract Eight 7: (8), in Block Two Hundred and Twenty-seven Subdivision,Lot Eight (8), toin theBlock City Two of Mineola,Hundred andWood Twenty-seve County, n (227), to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (36399) (227), to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (36399) Lot Six A (6A), in Block D, of the Landers and Revelle Texas also known as Lot Three (3), in Block One

TractSubdivision, 9: to the City of Mineola, Wood County, HundredTract 9: and Seventy (170-H), of the Subdivision of the CITIES ARE PASSING ORDINANCES OUTLAW- LotTexas One (R40346) E (1E), in Block Thirty-five (35), to the City of OriginalLot One ECity (1E), Block in Block One Thirty-five Hundred and (35), Seventy to the C (170),ity of ING ABORTION WITHIN THEIR CITY LIMITS. Mineola, Wood County, Texas (35833) Mineola, WoodWood County,County, Texas Texas (35833) (40371) ______Tract 10: Tract 10: LEVIED ON the 1st day of November , 2019, as the property of those persons listed above to satisfy taxes, penalties, WASKOM (POP. 2,189) NAPLES (POP. 1,378) and interest and all costs of seizure and sale against those persons listed in said Warrant and any other unknown owners in favor of the Taxing Units listed in said Tax Warrants. JOAQUIN (POP. 850) TENAHA (POP.1,160)

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS THE 1st DAY OF November , 2019. GILMER (POPULATION 5,216) ______

______IS YANTIS TEXAS (POP. 330) NEXT? Sheriff, Wood County, Texas ______

SIGN THE PETITION TODAY AT: ______www.sanctuarycitiesfortheunborn.com Deputy PD ADVERTISING 10A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 Winnsboro defeats Mineola for playoff spot By JOHN ARBTER first carry over left tackle, A calling card run by Tre- [email protected] and the game was on. Min- vion Sneed put the Jackets eola moved 61 yards behind back on top on the next play Take two teams, match the tough running of Sneed from scrimmage. Sneed took them evenly in talent, size and a nice jet sweep by Cole a direct snap and ran an op- and heart, and unleash them Castleberry. Sneed scored tion right, selecting just the with a single playoff spot at over the right side from five right moment to accelerate stake. The results were mem- yards out. through the defense. His 75- orable. It didn’t have the gut The Red Raiders an- yard scoring run was a typi- punch that was the Canton swered. Deaton carried for cal Sneed run, as his last cut game, the cold precision 16 yards on their first play before entering the end zone of the Gladewater game or from scrimmage. They caused two defenders to col- the excitement of the Tatum drove 56 yards down to the lide. game, but last Friday’s Min- Yellowjackets’ 10-yard line Winnsboro came right eola vs. Winnsboro contest where they faced a fourth- back, driving 40 yards to defined East Texas football. and-5. The Yellowjacket score after another excellent The Red Raiders defeated defensive right side rose kick return by Allen. Com- the Yellowjackets, 33-29, to up and stopped the fourth ing off the right defensive capture the last playoff spot down rush. Mineola took edge, Yellowjacket Dalton in District 8-3A DI, Region 2. over on downs. Rogers blocked the extra Mineola finished with a The Yellowjackets used a point attempt, and at the .500 season which very near- 54-yard catch and run from half the score stood Mineola ly was an 8-2 season, had quarterback Thomas Hoo- 21, Winnsboro 20. three close finishes gone the ten to Castleberry to spring Two factors determined Yellowjackets’ way. Despite them from their own terri- the outcome of the game. In the disappointment of not tory. Castleberry made an the second half, the Winns- reaching the playoffs, the excellent catch by reaching boro defense shut down team provided a lifetime of back over the top of the de- Mineola. The Yellowjackets gridiron memories. They fender to snatch the ball on a were able to manage only 91 also demonstrated those el- go route. He then accelerat- second-half yards, punting ements of selflessness, team- ed away from the defender once and turning the ball work and commitment on for 20 yards after the catch. over on downs twice. which Mineola athletics are Three plays later Sneed With the Red Raider de- based. scored on a misdirection fense hemming the Jackets Just how closely matched play from 13 yards out. in, Winnsboro began to use were the Yellowjackets and Winnsboro fielded the Deaton as a decoy and got the Red Raiders? Mineo- short and high kick-off significant production from la gained 344 yards from and lateralled the ball back their other rushers. The Red Mineola linebacker Hunter Wright battled Red Raider halfback Landry Deaton all night. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) scrimmage while Winns- to their speedy returner Raiders totaled 184 yards of Winnsboro regained mo- from their own 41-yard line. line but stalled. The fourth boro ground out 366. Trevi- Dominque Allen, who re- offense in the second half, mentum and scored quickly Two plays later they scored down power play over the on Sneed carried the ball for turned the kick to the Min- scoring twice in four posses- on their next series, taking on another misdirection right side was not enough 202 yards on 20 carries and eola 41-yard line. The Red sions. their first lead of the night. play and made the score 33- and the ball went back to Winnsboro’s primary rush- Raiders pounded the ball up Mineola had a huge chance The Jackets made great use 29. Winnsboro. er, senior Landry Deaton, the middle and scored on a to change the game early in of a strong Rogers kickoff re- Just when the near-capaci- Mineola still had time, carried for 181 yards on 17 Deaton carry from five yards the second half when Winns- turn and embarked on their ty crowd thought this game they just needed the ball. A carries. out. boro lost a fumble (the only only significant drive of the couldn’t get any better, it momentous clash of lines The Red Raiders attempt- After the score, the Red fumble in the game) at mid- second half. They moved 56 did. Both defenses stood up. ensued, as the defense strug- ed one forward pass, which Raiders executed a textbook field. On a fourth-and-10 yards in 11 plays with Sneed Mineola was forced to punt gled to stop the Raiders was incomplete, while Min- on-side kick, taking posses- from the Winnsboro 42-yard as the workhorse. The score deep in their own territory, short of the line to gain. A eola was two for five in pass sion at the Mineola 45-yard line, the Jackets ran a half- and a successful two-point and the Yellowjackets forced measurement for first down attempts. It was a “cinch line. Winnsboro scored from back pass. Rogers lofted a conversion put the Yellow- the Red Raiders to turn the was necessary. After four up your chin strap” kind of 38 yards out on a pitch to the long pass to Castleberry at jackets back up, 29-26. ball back over on downs. plays directly into the teeth game. halfback who then handed the goal line which was just As the fourth quarter be- Mineola had the ball at of the Mineola defense, the The Yellowjackets came the ball off to Deaton. With tipped away by a Raider de- gan the Red Raiders were mid-field with time running Red Raiders made the first out determined. Sneed 6:48 left in the half the score fensive back. The opportuni- moving again having just down. The Jackets moved down by inches. They then ripped off 19 yards on his was tied 14-14. ty was lost. converted a fourth-and-5 the ball down to the 27-yard killed the clock. Quitman closes out 0-10 campaign By LARRY TUCKER powerful moves scoring the kick-off and had to start on [email protected] first two times he touched their own 13-yard line. After the pigskin on runs of 30 an initial first down, it was The season ended for the and 37 yards. Johnson ended three and out. A heavy rush Quitman Bulldogs on a low the first half with 199 yards caused a short punt and Wi- note, falling to Winona 61-0 on eight carries and a trio of nona started their offensive on a cold, wintry night. The touchdowns. Johnson add- night on the Bulldog 30 yard Bulldog faithful showed up ed a score in the second half line. That’s when Wildcat in good numbers to sup- on a 56-yard run with 8:35 Johnson took over, scoring port their team, but it was in the game to make it 61- on the first play for Winona. to no avail as the Wildcats 0. The talented and elusive A penalty on the ensuing piled up the yardage on the back ended up with almost kick-off put the Bulldogs in ground and through the air 300 yards. a hole having to start from for the victory which pro- Winona went to the air for their own five-yard line. pelled them into the state three of their scores. Quit- After three plays a Bulldog playoffs. The loss gives the man could not sustain any punt from the end zone gave Bulldogs an 0-10 season re- consistent movement on the Wildcats the ball on the cord and 0-7 in district play. offense. There were some Quitman 37 and Johnson Winona was not to be de- good defensive plays, but scored again the second time Ty Holland is finally brought down by a Winona defender in Friday’s battle. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) nied a spot in the upcom- they were few. he touched the ball making ing bi-district round as they The Bulldogs had to play it a 13-0 game and the route to get the ball to the Wino- JV which has gone 6-4 with with Harmony as the dis- routed Quitman. Running most of the game, espe- was on. na 24 but had to turn it over several impressive wins. The trict champ, followed by back Quinn Johnson made cially the first half, on their The Bulldogs put together on downs. Johnson scored Bulldog JV did secure its runner-up Grand Saline, quick work of the Quitman end of the field. Quitman an impressive drive in the again to give Winona a 20-0 sixth win of the year knock- third place Troup and fourth defense with shifty and was flagged on the opening first quarter taking 12 plays first quarter lead. ing off Winona 44-8. The place Winona. Frankston The Bulldogs have a tough eighth grade team also won, was a game behind Winona group of juniors who will so the future looks bright in in fifth while Alba-Golden CLERK OF THE COURT DONNA HUSTON PETITIONER‘S ATTORNEY OR PETITIONER come back as seniors next Bulldog country. and Quitman were sixth and PO BOX 1707 SHAWN K BRADY season and there is hope in a District 10-3A D2 ended seventh in district. QUITMAN, TX 75783 6351 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 350 FRISCO, TX 75034 CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF WOOD

TO:, The Unknown Heirs at Law of George Elvin Payne, Deceased, Respondent(s), Greetings: TO: ALL THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You or your attorney are hereby ESTATE OF WILLIAM WAYNE EARLEY, DECEASED, Cause No. 13,478, in County commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition at or before Court in and for Wood County, Texas 10:00 a.m. of the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served Kari Cathleen Earley Johnson, applicant in the above numbered and entitled case, filed this citation.” on the 30th day of October, 2019 in Wood County, an APPLICATION TO DETERMINE Said Plaintiff’s Original Petition was filed in the 402nd Judicial District Court of Wood HEIRSHIP in Wood County. Applicant requests that the Court determine who are the heirs County, Texas on this the 30th day of October, 2019, in this cause numbered 2019-615 on the and only heirs of Decedent and their respective shares and interest in this Estate. And that docket of said court, and styled, the Court enter any other Orders it deems necessary.

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Said application will be heard at 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday next after the expiration vs. of ten (10) days from the date of publication of this citation, at the County Court in and for THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GEORGE ELVIN PAYNE, DECEASED Wood County, Texas, Courthouse, One Main Street, Quitman, Texas 75783, Wood County, IN RE: 579 BURTON RD., HAWKINS, TEXAS 75765 Texas. A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable A SUIT TO JUDICIALLY FORECLOSE ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PLAINTIFF’S Court at, said above mentioned time and place by filing, a written answer contesting such ORIGINAL PETITION & MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 579 BURTON RD., HAWKINS, application should they desire to do so. WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS 75765. If this citation is not served within 90 days after the date of its issuance, it shall be returned As is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this process unserved. shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Quitman, Texas, Issued and given under my hand and Seal of said Court at office in Quitman, Texas, on this the this the 30th day of October, 2019. 4th day of November, 2019. KELLEY PRlCE, County Clerk ATTEST: Wood County, Texas DONNA HUSTON- CLERK 402nd Judicial District Court of Wood County, Texas Signed: 11/4/2019 1:24:54 PM By: ______By: ______, DEPUTY Dachelle Haggerty Deputy Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 14, 2019 11A

The Quitman Lady Bulldogs won the bi-district championship over Dallas Madison last week. They are (top from left) Rebecca Woods (student trainer), Halie Davis (15), Maddy Whitehurst (12), Ava Burroughs (14), Julia Simpkins (3), Lucy Brannon (13), Jentri Jackson (2), Head Coach Ashlee Lingo, assistant coaches Chris Veach and Allison McKinley; and (bottom) Savannah Breding (6), Carley Spears (5), Shelby Hayes (7), Lindsey Hornaday (20), Alexis O’Neal(8) and Brooklyn Marcee (1). (Courtesy photo) Lady Bulldogs gain bidistrict win after slow start By LARRY TUCKER set stayed close until the and Brannon finished it off [email protected] midway point when a Bur- with a powerful ace serve roughs kill put Quitman up for the 25-12 final score. Lady Bulldogs Ava Burroughs and Jentri Jackson defend in the area championship game against Van Alstyne last The Quitman Lady Bull- 15-11. The Lady Bulldogs The Lady Trojans kept Friday. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) dogs shook off a shaky went on a 10-5 run to end things close early in set start to down a feisty Dallas the set and take the 25-16 three and had the set tied Madison Lady Trojan team win. at 4-4 when a Whitehurst Quick start not enough in the Nov. 5 bidistrict vol- Quitman had some un- kill gave Quitman a 5-4 lead leyball playoff. Quitman characteristic service and they would not relinquish. scored 25-16, 25-12, 25-19 unforced errors in the first With Quitman up 12-8 wins in the three-set sweep. and third sets, but the Lady Madison’s Anderson hit for as Quitman falls in area “Playoffs are an excit- Bulldogs dominated the back to back aces cutting the By JOHN ARBTER throughout most of game one and rediscovered their ing time of the year! I was second set. score to 12-10. [email protected] one and opened an 18-12 offensive form. They forced proud of my girls for get- Quitman took over in the The teams battled back margin on a Burroughs’ Quitman into playing re- ting the win,” Head Coach second set behind the spar- and forth and Quitman After building a signifi- block at the net. With a active volleyball. The Lady Ashlee Lingo said. kling play by outside hitters went up 20-14 on an ace cant lead in game one, the 20-15 lead, the Bulldogs Bulldogs managed only In the first set, Madison Jackson and fellow senior serve by Hayes. Quitman Lady Bulldogs looked poised for the game four offensive points in the surprised Quitman, taking Julia Simpkins, along with Quitman took a 23-16 lead could not close it out and one win. The Lady Panthers game to Van Alstyne’s 17. a 2-0 lead before sophomore the excellent back line play but Madison scored three fell to the Van Alstyne Lady regrouped and rattled off The Lady Bulldogs fell in Ava Burroughs and senior from juniors Lucy Brannon straight points to cut the Panthers (23-25, 15-25, 14- seven consecutive points to game two 15-25. Jentri Jackson had back to and libero Lindsey Horna- lead to 23-19 before Bur- 25) in the area volleyball take a 22-20 advantage. Both teams hit their offen- back kills on sets from Shel- day. roughs ended the run as she championship. The Lady The key sequence in game sive stride in game three. by Hayes to take a 4-3 lead. Defensive specialist Horn- hammered home a final kill Bulldogs seemed to have one was the point which The score was tied early at The Lady Trojans, behind aday answered the call with to make it 25-19. expended all their ordnance tied the game at 20. In one 9-9. Van Alstyne prevailed some solid play by Madi- seven digs and outstanding For the match Jackson had in game one, as Van Alstyne of the longer volleys of the on the strength of their son’s RoyShenai Anderson hustle. eight digs, four kills, two dominated games two and game, Quitman repeatedly stand-out performers Lindo took their last lead of the set In the second set, a Bran- aces; Simpkins seven kills, three. blocked the Lady Panthers’ Boling and Micah Welch. at 6-5. non kill helped Quitman two aces; Hayes six digs, For the many fans who kill shots until yielding the Both seniors had excellent Quitman responded with sprint to a 10-2 lead and a kill, two aces, 23 assists; made the trip to Caddo point on the fourth attempt. matches and contributed a pair of resounding kills took an 11-4 advantage on a Whitehurst four digs, seven Mills Thursday, the ini- Van Alstyne’s tying score aces in game three. The from senior Maddy White- kill by Brannon. kills, two aces, one block; tial game of the match was drained the energy from steady offensive pressure hurst also with on target The Lady Bulldogs made Brannon three digs, two spectacular action. Each the Lady Bulldogs. It was and almost faultless defense assists from Hayes. The it 18-9 on a Whitehurst kill, kills and three aces. team overcame early jitters. the Lady Panthers’ activity propelled the Lady Pan- Quitman tied the score at which played in the final thers to a clear 25-14 win 4-4 following consecutive eight points. Van Alstyne in game three and an area kill shots by Ava Burroughs prevailed 25-23. championship. and Jentri Jackson. Jack- As the teams took the The Lady Bulldogs have son’s emphatic kill, as she floor for game two, the Lady an outstanding season to came flying out of the back- Bulldogs looked buoyed by reflect upon. Quitman and court, sent a message that the close game one but nev- Van Alstyne will undoubt- this would be a battle. er got untracked in game edly remain area volleyball The Lady Bulldogs main- two. Van Alstyne, however, powerhouses. tained a three-point lead shook off the dust of game All-district 12-3A volleyball selections announced By LARRY TUCKER Brewington and Quitman Fischer. [email protected] senior Julia Simpkins were Quitman academic team voted on the second team. players were: seniors Sa- The Quitman Lady Bull- Alba-Golden, Quit- vannah Breding, Hayes, dogs had two volleyball man and Mineola were all Jackson, Simpkins, and players win superlative well-represented on the Ac- Whitehurst; juniors Lucy awards with talented senior ademic All District team. Brannon and Lindsey Horn- Shelby Hayes voted “Setter Alba-Golden players on aday; and sophomores Ava of the Year” and sensational the academic team were: Burroughs, Brooklyn Mar- sophomore Ava Burroughs senior Ann-Marie Pender- cee and Rebecca Wood. Quitman’s Lindsey Hornaday reaches for a dig in the Lady Bulldogs bi-district win over Dallas Madison last week. “Blocker of the Year” in Dis- grass; juniors Hope Wiley Honorable Mention All (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) trict 12-3A. and Abby Hallman; and District went to: Alba-Gold- In addition to those two, freshmen Crimson Bryant en’s Wiley, Hallman, Bry- Quitman had two first team and Cacie Lennon. ant, Lennon and Pender- Final District Football Standings all district members and Receiving the academic grass; Quitman’s Brannon District 8-3A Division I District 10-3A Division II Mineola had one. Quitman honors for Mineola were: and Hornaday; and Mine- Team Record Upcoming Team Record Upcoming seniors Jentri Jackson and seniors Kelsey Brewing- ola’s Josye Simms, Lopez, Gladewater 5-1 Playoffs Harmony 7-0 Playoffs Maddy Whitehurst each ton, Meghan Brewington, Fischer, Black, Kelsey Brew- Sabine 5-1 Playoffs Grand Saline 5-2 Playoffs garnered first team honors Kaitlyn Burrell, Cynthia ington, Butler, Brittany West Rusk 3-3 Playoffs Troup 5-2 Playoffs while multiple sport star se- Butler, Jessiah Riley, Tiara Pickle, Kaitlyn Pickle, Bur- Winnsboro 3-3 Playoffs Winona 4-3 Playoffs nior Sabria Dean of Mineola Stephens; juniors Tahjae rel, Garcia, Stephens and Mineola 3-3 Frankston 3-4 grabbed another of the first Black and Valeria Garcia; Alyssa Cannon. Tatum 2-4 Alba-Golden 2-5 team honors. and sophomores Sofia Lo- White Oak 0-6 Arp 2-5 Mineola senior Meghan pez and freshman Mylee Quitman 0-7 Panthers blanked by Frankston CSD in football season finale Alba-Golden completed The Panthers finished the NEW & USED its high school football sea- year 3-7 overall and 2-5 in son Friday with a 38-0 loss district, tied for sixth place NewAndUsed Equipment Service to Frankston. with Arp. ItemsForSale And Rental

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Mineola girls 15th in state cross country meet By SAM MAJOR Kratzmeyer did just that, in hurt, I think we did the best and getting to be with them. [email protected] 53rd and 54th place, respec- we could do.” Kapri Riley said, “That’s tively. Kapri Riley and Em- Keilee Riley ran with a why I run. Running isn’t The Mineola girls cross ily Wiley also crossed the hurt hip. “It’s really frus- my favorite sport, but I love country team competed in finish line close together, in trating because I was hurt all my teammates, so I love the 3A UIL state champion- 93rd and 94th place. Keilee last year with my hip, too.” spending time with them.” ship meet Saturday morning Riley finished in 145th. She says the race is “more Smith says the team re- in Round Rock, finishing in Alyssa Lankford watched nerve-wracking just because turned to state, “because we 15th place with a 13:40.94 her teammates compete it’s state, it’s the big show, know how to grind, we’re average time. from the sidelines due to in- and everyone’s watching going to outwork everybody Juliana Stanley ran the jury. “They did their best.” you here to see how good else.” 3,200-meter course in They went out faster than you actually are.” Zoch is already looking 13:12.03 to lead the group ef- they would have liked, Coach Smith says they forward to working to re- fort, garnering 45th place for which presented a challenge “take the mentality that yes, turn for next year’s meet so the team’s score. in the second part, which is I’m running by myself, but they can “come back and The Mineola girls cross country team (above right) competes at the state meet “All of our girls finish right “always the hardest, because we’re a family, and we’re go- smoke some people.” With in Round Rock last Saturday. They include, from left, Juliana Stanley, Hannah beside each other, because you’re just so tired.” ing to do this together.” no seniors on the cross coun- Zoch, Shylah Kratzmeyer, Keilee Riley, Kapri Riley and Emily Wiley. Above, the we’re one and the same,” Kratzmeyer thinks the All queried runners’ fa- try team, the Lady Jackets Riley triplets, Kozbie (top) congratulates Keilee (left) and Kapri after the race. said coach David Smith. team did well, “especially vorite part of the journey to runners’ hopes are high. (Monitor photos by Sam Major) Hannah Zoch and Shylah with three-fifths of the team state was their teammates Wood County Co-op names scholarship recipients Quitman schools welcome veterans Wood County Electric wife of John David By LARRY TUCKER Cooperative (WCEC) an- Jackson. The Jacksons [email protected] nounces the 2019 Power reside in Quitman and Upward Scholarship con- are the parents of a son The 40th Annual Veter- test winners, a program for and daughter. Jackson an’s Day program at Quit- non-traditional adult learn- holds a bachelor of arts man High School drew a ers pursuing post-second- in child psychology. large number of veterans ary education. She is enrolled in the spanning the armed forces Each of the three $1,000 Iteach Texas alternate of the United States. winners described their certification program. McKINNEY HARTSELL The program began with field of study and future The program is de- those in attendance stand- goals with an essay. The signed for those who should be ing as veterans walked into winners are Christi Hart- hold a bachelor’s degree admired the auditorium to their seats sell, Quitman; Mollie Jack- and are pursuing a teaching for their at the front of the audito- son, Quitman; and Amanda certification. strong de- rium. Quitman FFA mem- McKinney, Quitman. Amanda McKinney, hu- sire and bers posted the colors and a Hartsell is a third grade man services technician determi- moment of silence was held mathematics teacher at with the Texas Department nation to as Michael Barron played Quitman ISD and has taught of Family and Protective help oth- “Taps.” locally for eight years. She Services, is the wife of Pat- ers,” said Jentri Jackson explained resides in the Mineola area rick McKinney. They reside WCEC JACKSON the history of the United with her two children. She in Quitman and have one CEO/ States and Texas flags, and is pursuing her master’s in son. Amanda is pursuing a General Bobby Irwin sang a stirring curriculum and instruction. psychology degree and is Manager Debbie Robinson. rendition of National An- She hopes to continue in attending Tyler Junior Col- “They have already demon- them A capella which was the education field as an in- lege. Her goal is to serve strated this in their careers, followed by a prayer from Dr. Bill Knight was the featured speaker at the 49th Annual Quitman High structional coach. children in foster care as a and these scholarships will Jace Reid. School Veteran’s Day assembly Monday morning. (Monitor photo by Larry Mollie Jackson, third Child Protective Services help them achieve their Dr. Bill Knight of Mineo- Tucker) grade reading teacher at Caseworker. goals to serve others at the la was the featured speaker erance, vengeance, hate and audience, “Thank God we Quitman Elementary, is the “Each of these ladies next level.” this year. those kind of things maybe live in the USA where we “I’m going to do a little we solve those problems. have the strength and pas- preaching. I’m proud of my But evil has no ears and sion to help our friends any- brothers and all the things no eyes. Unfortunately the where on this earth.” Mineola Memorial Library Notes they did. But why can’t we only way to deal with evil is Katie Kelley and Lucy BY LIBRARIAN MARY HURLEY in mankind find a better to do away with it. There are Brannon recognized each way to settle our problems,” people so evil you can’t talk veteran in attendance fol- Knight offered. “If our only The holidays are fast ap- tery Expiration Date by Devon Delaney. to them about anything.” lowed by the retiring of the problems were greed, intol- proaching. We have several Please, join this fun group for discussion He then encouraged the colors. cook books and craft books and to learn the next selection. that when you experience friends are not with you at that might be useful this The East Texas Library Friends book club dark times, memories or all times, you are forever in time of year. We have lots of will meet on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. to discuss QUILTS need the warmth of a grate- all our thoughts and hearts.” seasonal books in the chil- Stephen King’s 11/22/63. Find the group From page 1 ful hug, you will wrap your DiCarlo continued, “As dren’s area for reading on on goodreads.com under the group East tance and an acknowledg- quilt around you so it can of today, the story of this chilly fall evenings (or any other time of Texas Library Friends to get directions to ment of service to the nation provide the comfort we have quilt becomes your story. year). the meeting. in very trying circumstanc- sewn into every seam. It was We hope you will keep this Thank you to the Friends of the Li- Remember, the library will be closed on es. made to be used by you.” quilt as a tangible reminder brary for their generous donation to the Thursday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving but At Saturday’s service, Su- DiCarlo continued ex- that thousands of Americans Book Drive to benefit Caring and Sharing will reopen for regular hours on Friday, zanne DiCarlo of Mineola plaining the quilts bring across this land are forever through the library. Our goal this year Nov. 29. There will be no scheduled pro- who serves as the informa- the veterans a three-part in your debt. Now you have is 200 books by Dec. 7, and this puts us grams during Thanksgiving week. tion and help desk coordi- message from the hearts become a part of our quilt- on track to meet that goal. If you would The holidays are approaching and even nator and is a member of the of the quilters. “First, we ing family. Though we may like to participate, please drop off a new, the library has a wish list. We are looking executive staff for the Quilts honor you for your service, never know the depth of unwrapped book at the library during to purchase a particular stadium bag for of Valor Foundation, led the for leaving all that is dear your sacrifice to protect and regular hours and we will see that it gets use for book club bags and for Together program. to stand in harm’s way in defend the United States of to Caring and Sharing. Chime Gear. We can always use copy “For those of us who have a time of crisis, protecting America, as a gratitude of Thank you to Mr. Richard for making the paper, pens, paper clips, transparent tape, never seen combat or been us from the effects of war. a grateful nation, we award library one of his stops on his book tour and cash donations are happily accepted, in a war zone, such experi- Second, our quilters know you this quilt of valor.” for Man at 50: A Journey of Crisis, Reve- too. ences are beyond our capac- freedom is not free. The cost Ten quilts were to be lation and Survival. We enjoyed having The Mineola Memorial Library is a ity to comprehend. We be- of freedom is the dedica- awarded, but not all the you and will be adding your book to our 501(c)3, non-profit and your donations are lieve the quilt we bring you tion of the lives of men and veterans were able to at- collection in the next week. tax deductible. today has the ability to offer women like you,” DiCarlo tend. Veterans and family The library book club will meet Thurs- The Library received a donation from both comfort and healing,” explained. “And third, this members numbered about day, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. to discuss the mys- Toni Wirth. DiCarlo said. “Our idea is quilt is meant to offer com- 40 at the event. Quilts were fort and healing to you. It awarded to members of all serves as a reminder that branches of military service. CITIES ARE PASSING ORDINANCES OUTLAW- although your family and ING ABORTION WITHIN THEIR CITY LIMITS. ______Nana & Papa’s Treasure Chest WASKOM (POP. 2,189) NAPLES (POP. 1,378)

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