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Volume 18, Number 14 Cooke County, Texas September 1, 2021

Cooke County’s LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper! County Commissioners King Approve $30 Million Budget Around By Delania Raney day, August 23 regular meeting. crease from last years’ budget. He this is how it had to be. Th e Weekly News “Th is budget will raise more rev- added the property tax increase Th e commissioners also ap- enue from property taxes last year added to the budget is $581,174. proved the treasurer’s monthly Town GAINESVILLE – Cooke Coun- by the amount of $1,134,388,” Th e vote was four to one with report. ty Commissioners approved the County Judge Steve Starnes said. Commissioner Klement voting Th e commissioners approved 2022 budget during the Mon- He noted this is a nine percent in- against the budget in a roll call preservation and restoration of by Grice King vote. archive funds and plans for pres- Th e commissioners took no ac- ervation for the 1848 to 1920 tion on the 2021 Cooke County which will be sourced to an Over the years, Gainesville tax rate for maintenance and op- outside company, district clerk has many authors ranging erations and the 2021 tax rate Marci Gilbert said. She said the from historic tales, cemetery for interest and sinking. Starnes project will take 12 to 24 months adventures, military memoirs, noted a new court date will be set to complete. She also said the law enforcement glories, come- to adopt the tax rate. documents would be sealed and dic Texas sayings and recently a Commissioners also discussed encapsulated. children’s book. Local resident a pay raise for non-elected offi - “We would realistically never Denny Hook recently com- cials. have to go back in and touch pleted his children’s story “Th e “It’s not that I don’t want to these records because they would Grouch on the Couch.” Th is give everybody [a 7 percent pay be available online but if some- raise],” Precinct 4 Commissioner one wanted to see the actual re- Leon Klement said. “We are go- cord, they could,” she said. ing to put pressure on all the lo- County clerk Pam Harrison cal business people… I surely also presented her work on digi- want everyone to know this raise tization of records for her offi ce comes from federal funds. We and received approval from the got to be stewards of the publics’ commissioners. money. It’s not just about us. It’s She noted in 2021, she com- about everybody. ” Th e funds are pleted a fi ve year plan. “All my derived through the American offi cial public records are on Rescue Plan Act of 2021. line,” she said. Klement also noted the elec- Commissioners also voted to Cooke County Republican Women Award 3 Scholarships - tion for emergency services dis- leave in place Texas Department Cooke County Republican Women are pleased to announce the trict No. 1 is set for November of Motor Vehicles fees. And to latest round of benefi ciaries of the club’s Pat Peale Memorial Schol- rather than May. “Since we had approve Silver County Choice arship program. The three NCTC scholarship recipients, Aubrey so many discussions about that… Retiree Medical program renew- fun story was illustrated by Dolezalik, Shelrinia Hayden and Alyssa Huchton, were invited I want everyone to know it’s go- al via the Texas Association of Denny’s grandson, Ian Hook to the August 5 club meeting to be recognized and introduced to ing to be in November and not Counties. Adams so he was very excited club members. President Kerri Kingsbery presented award cer- in May because sometimes these Th e commissioners approved a to announce the completion of tifi cates to two of the Pat Peale Memorial Scholarship recipients, things fall through the cracks.” secondary exit on the north side the project. Denny and Ian are Alyssa Huchton (left) and Shelrinia Hayden. The third recipient, County Judge Steve Starnes said to the library. having a book signing event for Aubrey Dolezalik, was unable to attend. (Courtesy Photo) the Texas Secretary of State noted (Continued on Page 7) “Th e Grouch on the Couch” on September 18 at the Stan- ford House from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. His book is currently on sale on Amazon, Target and GISD Votes to Set Tax Rate of Barnes and Noble. My youngest daughter Keeley has read the book, twice, and really likes it. Great job Denny and Ian! A fun ac- $1.062 Per $100 Valuation complishment for all. Here is some more of what’s By Delania Raney replace the current Gainesville formation on the bond advocacy don’t need to place $70 million happening around town this Th e Weekly News Junior High School building. eff ort. of debt on the taxpayers,” said week. “As a mom I want the best Next up was Martin Phillips Moss. “Th e future of education is ++++++++ GAINESVILLE – Th e Gaines- not only for my child but for who discussed the use of facial remote learning. It is internships ville Independent School District every child who goes through masks to prevent the spread and it is combining grades.” First Refuge Ministries is board of trustees set a 2022 tax the Gainesville ISD system,” of COVID. He said he hopes In his superintendent report, hosting their fi rst Gainesville rate of $1.062 per $100 of prop- she said. “Th e proposed middle Gainesville ISD Superintendent Stewart reported on the convo- Gala on Th ursday, September erty valuation at the Monday, school would provide new op- Dr. Des Stewart would require cation and the fi rst four days of 9th, featuring speaker, author, August 23, 2021 regular meet- portunities for kids to include students to wear masks at school. school. “We’re off and running,” and comedian Bob Smiley. ing. collaborative learning styles in a “I’m asking you please, look af- Stewart said. “One of the big con- Th e event will be at Gainesville Also addressing the board of safe and secure environment…. ter the kids,” Phillips said cerns, of course, for the fi rst day Civic Center, 311 S. Weaver trustees was Morgan Tobias, ex- Th is proposed campus will en- Also speaking to the trustees of school was our traffi c fl ow on St. Gainesville, TX. Doors ecutive director of the Gainesville hance our district and help at- was Kimzy Moss on behalf of our campuses and what not. Our open at 6:00 pm and the event Area Chamber of Commerce. tract new companies to our area Cooke County Conservatives GISD PD as well as administrative will begin at 6:30 pm. Dinner Tobias said she was a member making Gainesville a place where and Cooke County Conservative staff works very, very hard to mini- will be provided. First Refuge of the steering committee which people want to call home.” Watchdogs. mize the level of backlog… We Ministries is establishing a voted to move forward with a She also noted anyone who “Just because a school is made had very long lines especially over Gainesville location that will recommendation for a $70 mil- would like to advocate for the of cinder block does not mean there at Edison and Chalmers.” off ering essential basic services. lion bond for a new building to bond should contact her for in- that we have to replace it… we As for district enrollment, First Refuge Ministries ex- Stewart said the district is con- ists to restore people by serving sidering the possibility of adding the church. Th ey provide free portable buildings. “Especially medical, dental, counseling, County Appraisal District if the growth continues here at and food services. Th ey have GISD.” He said one of his con- locations in Denton, Sanger, cerns is the safety of students and are establishing their third who utilize portable buildings location in Gainesville. which we noted must remain un- (Continued on Page 10) Adopts Reappraisal Plan locked. “Th at is something we are defi - By Delania Raney son discussed the plan. “So, this budget. Smithson said all taxing nitely going to have to look at,” Th e Weekly News year we had new employees that entities have a copy of the budget he said. “Because as I’ve said for came on and also we made some and they have 30 days to approve the last few months, you know, GAINESVILLE – Th e Cooke changes based on areas that were the budget, deny it or to take no from a space standpoint we are County Appraisal District adopt- needing reappraised,” she said. action. almost at our capacity. And that’s ed its 2021 reappraisal plan dur- “Most of the changes are re- “No action is the same as ap- at every campus… So those are ing the August 11, 2021 board approved valuations,” Smithson proval,” he said. “Unless you’ve some things that we are going to meeting. said. “It’s going to be valuations got 51 percent of them that deny continue to look at.” Cooke County Chief Apprais- restating the market, in the east- then they came to us and let us He said he looked at August er Doug Smithson said., “We ad- ern part of the [county] … new know why they denied it.” 2020 enrollment numbers which opted it last year about the same construction that is coming in “But this, mainly last year we were 2,873. He said enrollment time but we kind of messed up and retransfers… Th is will meet did not, give any pay raises last numbers as of Monday, August because we didn’t put the loca- the guidelines that will meet the year,” Smithson said. He noted 23 were at 2,998. “So that’s tion of where we send the reap- reappraisal plan.” the district added a two percent about 125 students more than praisal plan… So, it was required Th e board also discussed the pay raise and a three percent pay what we were at the end of school of us to redo it.” budget for the 2022 year and raise based upon performance. last year.” Appraisal Supervisor Daisy Wat- held a public hearing about the (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 4) The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 2 September 1, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 GAINESVILLE EYE CARE Muenster Hospital District 940-668-7500 Dr. Kasey Warren, OD 311 E. California St. Dr. Andrew Warren, OD Gainesville, TX Votes to Move Forward Most Glasses Ready Same Day! www.gainesvilleeyecare.com with New .1805 Tax Rate Glasses Eye Exams Contacts MUENSTER – Muenster much,” she said. “We went revenue was at $935,097. the Cooke County Ap- Hospital Chief Executive from 34 percent to like 36 Total expenses were praisal District budget. Offi cer Marion Willimon percent fully vaccinated.” $962,000 for July 2021 Information items in- noted the board plans to She also said the Muen- compared to $891,000 cluded fl ooring work in 903-814-4096 move forward with a tax ster Health Clinic is pro- in July 2020. Overall, the the hospital, updates to the • Lowest Rates on Supplements rate of .1805 during a tax viding Moderna vaccines district reported a loss of medical clinic and salary • Medicare Advantage Plans hearing prior to the board’s every day. $26,933. survey to consider wages • Home Health / LTC Plans regular meeting. “Th ere are “We are opening a vial “For the hospital gross for registered nurses. • Life Insurance no public comments,” she a day and giving them revenue was up for July,” Th e next Muenster Hos- noted. to anyone who will take Willimon said and showed pital District meetings are Next Kerri Snyder, Chief them,” she said, adding the income of $39,888. set for September 23, Oc- Nursing Offi cer, presented clinic administered 26 vac- Th e board also approved tober 28 and November 8. a COVID-19 update. cines last week. “As of yesterday, there Th e board also approved were 29 active cases in minutes from the previous Cooke County,” Snyder board meeting. said. “Which is actually Next the board received down, we were actually a fi nancial report from high at 70 last week. Th ere CEO Willimon and ap- are 13 hospitalized.” proved the fi nancial report. She said Cooke Coun- “We had seven inpatient Free Inspections ty offi cials have resumed days which is down com- working together in re- pared to last July by 46 per- sponse to the resurge in cent,” she said. “Our swing Insured • Residential COVID cases. Snyder said bed days were at 236 which Muenster Memorial Hos- was up compared to last 940-668-8814 Locally Owned & Operated pital has been taking non- year by about 12 percent. COVID inpatients to assist Our Medicare utilization North Texas Medical Cen- was at about 70.” Lab totals ter with its load of COVID and pharmacy prescrip- cases. tions were up slightly, she She also said COVID noted. She also said patient vaccine numbers have in- census tends to decrease in creased in Texas from 61 in the summer months. July to 67 percent in Au- “Total gross revenue for gust. July 2021 was $952,819,” “Cooke County num- Willimon said. After ad- 40th Anniversary Celebration bers haven’t really budged justments, total operating

B E C A R U County Appraisal B E SATURDAY District Adopts NOVEMBER 13TH 11:00 AM - 3 PM Reappraisal Plan ON THE LAWN (Continued from Page 1) “Of those total protests 1,146 were protested elec- Car Show, Bounce Houses, Crafts, Music Th e board approved tronically,” she said. “Real minutes from the previous property protests were meeting, payment of bills about 2,239 total. Min- for June and July and re- eral were 706. And BPP viewed the fi nancial state- 488.” ments. She said last years’ pro- Th e board also approved test totaled 4,540. Real the 2021 audit. Th e board property protests were also approved the 2022 3,038. Mineral protests budget. were 1,065 and BPP pro- In his Chief Appraiser re- tests were 437. port Smithson asked Wat- “We were down on the son to provide additional total number of protests, information. She said the she said. district had a total of 3,433 Th e next meeting is set protests. for October. Sivells Bend ISD Off ers Free Meals to All Students SIVELLS BEND – Siv- fer meals to all students at ells Bend ISD announced no cost for the 2021-2022 Order your Alumni T Shirt its policy today that this school year. Each school/ school year, healthy meals site or central offi ce has a will be off ered every school copy of the policy, which day to all students at no may be reviewed upon re- cost. Typically, a student’s quest. household must meet in- While no application come eligibility require- or eligibility determina- ments to qualify for free tion process is required for CALL 940-665-3926 WWW.FUMCGAINESVILLE.ORG/COOKOFF or reduced-price meals. your student to receive free However, the United States meals this school year, the Department of Agriculture income eligibility require- THE LEARNING TREE 214 S DENTON ST GAINESVILLE TX 76240 (USDA) issued guidance ment will likely resume in that allows schools to of- the 2022-2023 school year.

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Business Offi ce - 940.665.2320 Editorial Staff Fax - 940.665.2162 Delania Raney News Line - 940.665.0733 [email protected] www.Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 September 1, 2021 3 Obituaries GA; grandchildren: Colton ving, Fred McBee of Denton, fi nally retired at the age of 81. Stinnett-Ibanez and her hus- 2021 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Ashlynn Reiter; brother Ronnie McBee of Gordon- She was the perfect example band Willie Ibanez of Melissa at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Fu- and sisters-in-law: Randy ville and Jimmy McBee of of a hard-working woman. Texas. Th ree grandchildren, neral Home in Gainesville, and Paula Reiter of Era, and Gordonville. Martha was a faithful mem- Miranda Niesman of Plano, TX. Interment is immedi- Juanita Reiter of Fort Worth; Donations ber of the Nazarene church Tx., Ryan Niesman of Oak ately following services Friday aunt, Jessie (Swinford) Jack- Memorials may be made to until it closed its doors. After Point, Tx., Addison Ibanez of at Nelson Grove Cemetery, son of Valley View; and many the Charity of your choice. that she joined the church, Melissa Tx. and many nieces Woodbine, TX. Arrange- cousins, nieces, and nephews. On line condolences may House of Prayer. In her last and nephews. ments are under the care of Mrs. Reiter was a servant of be made at www.mulkey- years of life, she was unable Donations Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral God and friend to all. It was bowlesmontgomery.com to attend but never missed In lieu of fl owers or other Home. Marsha’s goal in life to ensure paying her tithes or watching considerations, please make History each person knew God loved church services on TV. Oh, donations to the Parkinsons He was born June 7, 1971 them and she loved them as how she loved the old hymnal Foundation or the American in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma well. songs. Diabetes Association. to Charlie Rucker and Mar- Marsha Kay You may sign the online If you knew Martha, you You may sign the online lene (Stults) Rucker. Ed- Reiter (Foster) register at www.geojcarroll. knew she was a huge collector registry at www.geojcarroll. die grew up in Sulphur, OK com. of crystal and her continuous- com. and graduated from Sulphur Services ly crocheting afghans for her High School in 1989. On Marsha Kay Reiter, 67, loved ones. She enjoyed going August 18, 2001 Eddie mar- of Valley View, passed away to church, family reunions, ried the love of his life Bonnie Saturday, August 28, 2021 in taking care of her grandchil- Rebekah Brooks in Dexter, Denton and is awaiting the dren, and making her famous Cooke County, Texas. Eddie return of her Lord and Savior, banana bread (which no one and Bonnie made their home Jesus Christ. could ever come close to no in Gainesville. Early in his Th e family will receive matter how hard we tried). career, Eddie worked for the friends from 5:30 to 7:30 Martha Marie Krebs She had many blessings in her Oklahoma Department of P.M. on Th ursday, September life and one of them was mar- Developmental Disabilities 2, 2021, at Geo. J. Carroll & Services rying Eugene Roy Krebs on in Pauls Valley. Upon mov- Son Funeral Home. Th e fu- On August 24, 2021 our November 1, 1965. ing to Texas, in 2002, Eddie neral service is scheduled for dear Mother, Martha Marie Survivors started his career at the Den- 11:00 A.M. on Friday, Sep- Krebs, 93, of Gainesville, Tx, She was preceded in death ton County Sheriff ’s Depart- tember 3, at the funeral home reached out to the Lord as he by her parents, her husband ment. At DCSD, Eddie held Chapel with Elder Leighton John Marion McBee decided to take her home. Eugene, her daughter Jennifer Clara Marie Smith the positions of Detention Holley offi ciating. Interment Graveside services will be Franks, stepson Bobby Krebs, Offi cer, Detention Corporal, will follow at Era Cemetery. Services held Monday, August 30, brothers Norman, Robert, Services and Chaplain. Additionally, History John Marion McBee, 78 of 2021 at 10:00 AM here in A.E. “Gene”, JIm, Wayne, Clara Marie Smith, 85, Eddie was a graduate of the Marsha was born Novem- Gainesville TX Passed away Gainesville at New Resthaven and Larry Shasteen. passed away on Saturday, Au- very fi rst Denton County ber 3, 1953 in Electra, TX to peacefully on August 27, Cemetery. Offi ciating will be Survivors include: brother gust 28th, 2021, at the Cot- Peace Offi cer Academy. Glenn Foster and Nell (Swin- 2021. A visitation will be held Rev. Ricky King. John Wesley Shasteen, son tonwood Nursing Home and On April 15, 2014 Eddie ford) Foster. She graduated in Denton at the Mulkey- Th is will not be a day of Th omas Cole and wife Sandy, Rehab in Denton, TX. Th ere and Bonnie’s lives changed from Pampa High School in Bowles Montgomery Funeral sadness but a life celebration son Gerald Cole and wife Ce- will be a remembrance gath- forever as they welcomed 1972. She married the love Home, 705 N. Locust St. knowing that she is having a lina, daughter Patricia Wallace ering on Wednesday, Septem- their children Shawn Doug- of her life, Eugene Reiter, on Denton, TX on Tuesday, Au- reunion with her family and and husband Roger, daughter ber 1st, 2021, at the Meador las, Makenzie Marie, and June 18, 1977 in Gainesville. gust 31, 2021, from 6 P.M. the Almighty Lord. Carol Hielckert and husband Funeral Home Chapel from Jesse Wayne into their home. Mrs. Reiter was a member until 8 P.M. A second visita- History Robert, stepson Ronnie Krebs 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Th en, on November 10, 2014 of the Seventh-day Adventist tion will be held on Wednes- She was born in a little and wife Lora, stepdaughter Cremation arrangements Shawn, Makenzie and Jesse Church in Gainesville, serv- day, September 1, 2021, at country town called Prairie Jennifer Cannon, stepdaugh- are under the direction of were offi cially adopted as ing God through song, chil- the George J. Carroll & Son Grove, which is now a part ter Cheryl Sutton, stepdaugh- Meador Funeral Home in Rucker’s. dren’s ministries, and several Funeral Home, 602 Lindsay of Valley View. On July 29, ter Karen Green and husband Gainesville, TX. Outside of his home and other positions. She served St. Gainesville, TX from 6 1928 Alvin Hawkins Shas- Gary, daughter in law Lisa History work, Eddie was an active as Secretary/Treasurer of the P.M. until 8 P.M. teen and Ina Pearl (Lillard) Krebs. She also leaves behind Clara was born on August member of Calvary Baptist Fort Worth First Adventist History Shasteen welcomed their fi rst many grand-and great-grand- 7th, 1936, in Livingston, Church of Gainesville, Texas Junior Academy. Marsha held Born April 28, 1943, in child and only daughter out children. Montana to Leo and Ethel where he served as a Deacon various jobs throughout her Denton Texas to Margaret and of eight children. Her seven You may sign the online Briggs. She was a home- of the Church and was Or- life. Foremost, she was a lov- Fred R. McBee. He was the younger brothers loved her register at www.geojcarroll. maker and loved her family dained into the Gospel Min- ing wife and mother. She also fourth of 5 boys, and he had dearly and named her Sis but com. especially her children, grand- istry. Eddie devoted his life practiced cosmetology in Val- a lifelong hobby of fi shing. she was daddy’s little darling. children, and great-grand- to serving others through law ley View and Denton, worked He served in the Army from Th ere in Prairie Grove she children. Clara loved to read enforcement and ministry. at Ashley’s Outlet Store and 1963 until 1965. On May 19, walked to a one-room school romance novels and enjoyed Eddie was also an avid Okla- the Uniform Store in Gaines- 1967, he married Olva Nell building that was a church on her coloring books. In her homa Sooners fan and could ville, and as an executive as- Sebastian in Denton, they Sundays. After her elementa- younger years she enjoyed rid- be found either watching or sistant with corporate Radio then moved to Gainesville for ry years she went on to gradu- ing horses. attending Sooner games every Shack. Mrs. Reiter’s greatest his job at Weber aircraft. He ate from Valley View High Survivors time possible and had devel- gift was sharing her home retired from Weber In 2011 School. She is survived by her son oped a hobby of collecting with friends and family. Her and then worked part time at She worked at Linda Jo Barry and wife Elizabeth sports memorabilia. Eddie’s greatest attribute was the car- the Gainesville golf course as Shoe Factory, had a daycare, Turner of Valley View, TX; faith, his wife and children, ing nature that she exhibited a hobby. and for extra income she sold daughter Brenda Daughtry his extended family, service with those she loved. Survivors AVON for over fi fty years. and husband Charles Smith and sacrifi ce to others, and his Survivors He is survived by son Kirk Th at meant if you were a fam- of Gainesville, TX; stepson Sooners were everything to Mrs. Reiter was preceded in Wallace McBee and wife ily member or friend you nev- Bobby and wife Charlotte him. death by: daughter, Chelsea Johna of Whitesboro, daugh- er had to guess what you were Turner of Krum, TX; Clara is Survivors Reiter; father, Glenn Foster; ter, Angela Nicole Johnson getting for Christmas. She Robert Franklin Stinnett II also survived by her 9 grand- Eddie is survived by his mother, Nell (Swinford) Fos- and husband Kyle of Pon- found her true calling when children and 14 great-grand- wife, Bonnie; son, Shawn; ter; and brother, Larry Foster. der; grandchildren, Jermiah she became a nurse’s aide at Services children. daughter Makenzie; and son, Survivors include: husband Bartlett, Stacea McBee, Briley the old Memorial Hospital, Robert Franklin Stinnett Clara is preceded in death Jesse of the home. His broth- of 44 years, Eugene Reiter of McBee, and Garren McBee of never turning down an extra II (78), also known as “Bob, by her parents Leo and Eth- er, Donnie Moler of Sulphur, Valley View; son, Chad Reiter Whitesboro, Trevor McBee shift. From there on, she de- Butch, Uncle Butch, Uncle el Briggs; daughter Betty Oklahoma; brother, Ron- of Corpus Christie; son, Carl and Evan Johnson of Ponder; cided to work as a care taker Boo and Stinnett” to his fam- Turner; sons Donald Leo and nie Moler and wife, Wendy Reiter Wright of Alpharetta, brothers, Rives McBee of Ir- at peoples’ homes until she ily and friends, left this earth Gary Lee; one brother Wayne of Wynnewood, Oklahoma; on Wednesday August 25, Briggs. sister, Connie Bardol and 2021 to be with his heavenly husband, Sheldon of Farmers father. Branch, Texas; brother, Bob- Bob will be memorialized by Rucker and wife, Ginny on Monday August 30, 2021 of Sulphur, Oklahoma; and at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son brother, Darrell Rucker and Funeral Home in Gainesville, wife, Christina of Sherman, TX at 2:00 p.m. Texas. Father-in-law and History mother-in-law, John and Beth Robert was a graduate of Brooks of Woodbine, Texas; the University of North Texas brother-in-law, Greg Brooks and a veteran of the U.S. Air and wife, Kenna of Marlow, Force. He spent his post mili- Oklahoma; and brother-in- tary years as a Probation Of- law, Mark Brooks and wife, fi cer for Lamar, Denton and Juliann of Nacogdoches, Tex- Cooke County. In retirement, as. Nieces and nephews: D.J., he enjoyed spending time Eddie Lee Rucker Michael, Graycyn, Madacyn, with his family and vacation- Gavin, Olivia, Kaylee, Chloe, ing with his wife and sister. Services Cooper, and Emmarie. Survivors Eddie Lee Rucker, age 50, Eddie was preceded in He is survived by his wife of Gainesville, TX, went to be death by his father, Charlie of 57 years Pattie Sue Beaver with His Savior on August 24, Rucker and mother Marlene Stinnett, a sister Montella 2021 in Gainesville, Texas. Rucker. Stinnett Lagunas of San Anto- Services will be held at 2:00 You may sign the online nio and two daughters, Kym- p.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 registry at www.geojcarroll. berlie Stinnett-Blasingame at Th e First Baptist Church, com. and her husband Scott Blas- Gainesville, TX. Visitation ingame of Frisco Texas, Krista will be Th ursday, August 26, (Continued on Page 10) Quality Care, Close to Home

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Monday thru Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sat & Sun by appointment Offi ce. schell reported theft of block of South I-35. Megan Michelle Reed, Jason Todd Lawson re- property less than $30,000 Shannon Beatrice Park- 34, abandoning or en- 940-668-1100 ported theft of material in the 900 block of Kiowa er reported criminal mis- dangering a child, public 715 E. California St., Suite D • Gainesville aluminum/bronze/copper Drive West. chief less than $2,500 on intoxication, failure to ap- Medicare, Medicaid and all insurances accepted or cash pay. brass less than $20,000 in Offi cers investigated County Road 403. pear, possession of a con- the 2600 block of County an incident of possession Offi cers investigated trolled substance less than Road 332. of a controlled substance an incident of possession 28 grams. Mark Christopher less than four grams in the of a controlled substance Tony Lee Golightly, Commercial & Residential Bitsche reported fraudu- 500 block of Pecan Creek less than one gram in the 60, aggravated assault lent use/possession of Trail. 600 block of Schopmeyer with a deadly weapon, identifying information in Gary Don Cannon re- Street. abandoning or endanger the 1300 block of Kiowa ported the burglary of a Offi cers investigated a child. Drive East. building in the 1200 block a report of possession of Derrick William Biggs, Offi cers investigated of County Road 260. drug paraphernalia at the 31, possession of a con- manufacture/delivery of a Ashland Utilities report- FM 1201 exit. trolled substance less than controlled substance less ed theft of service less than Offi cers investigated an one gram. than 200 grams in the $30,000 at County Road incident of possession of Ashley Nicole Alexan- FREE MOBILE SERVICE 1800 block of Arkansas 218 and South I-35. a controlled substance less der, 30, larceny. • Insurance Claims Street. Era School reported than one gram in the 1800 Billie Jean Davis, 33, • Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee Michael Lee Seyler re- burglary of a building in block of Arkansas Street. possession of a controlled • Truck & Heavy Equipment ported the theft of a fi re- the 100 block of Hornet substance less than four • All Makes and Models arm in the 1100 block of Drive. Arrest Log grams. • Rock Chip Repair Hockley Creek Road. Aubrey Sarky Turner Johnny Lee Wilkins, 65, Th omas Chester Peake, • Fully Insured David Eugene Norris reported theft of prop- assault causing bodily in- 31, manufacture/delivery Shower & Tub Enclosures • Mirrors reported theft of material erty less than $2,500 in jury, family violence. of a controlled substance Doors • Storefronts • Home Window aluminum/bronze/copper the 2600 block of County Jacob Ray Gilbert, 29, less than 200 grams. Repair • Courteous Service • Fully Insured • Serving Cooke County and Surrounding Areas GISD Votes to Set Tax Rate of E-mail: [email protected] $1.062 Per $100 Valuation (Continued from Page 1) also approved the 2022 tor,” he said, adding addi- School Board President appraisal district budget. tion compensation would Corinne French to the Stewart said the largest Th e board also ap- “provide them with that TASB board of directors, increase in student popu- proved a new pay scale extra pat on the back for designate GISD Board lation is at Gainesville for 2022 for staff mem- a job well done.” President Corey Hardin High School. bers including teachers, Th e board also unani- as the offi cial voting del- He also presented a nurses and librarians as mously approved a reso- egate for the 2021 TASB COVID update. “We are well as bus drivers and lution for extracurricular delegate assembly, ap- 5 Star Rated by CMS seeing very, very small bus monitors. status for 4-H organiza- prove district property numbers of cases in our “I just want to note tions and adjunct facil- and casualty insurance. schools right now.” Stew- again the work that Mrs. ity agreement, school Th e board also ap- art also said some students Moore and her team device coverage to renew proved the following con- have come into contact have done,” Stewart said. student Chromebook in- sent items with COVID positive “One of the things that surance, quote to renew Minutes of the regular individuals and have had I challenged her to do student Chromebook in- July 19, 2021 meeting. to quarantine. “We are again [was] looking at the surance, quote from Trox Minutes of the special going to continue with compensation scales from to purchase 117 Newline budget workshop July 19, our same safety protocols top to bottom and as we TruTouch fl at panels for 2021. that we put in place last looked at the pay scales it Edison, Chalmers and Minutes of the special NOW OPEN FOR TOURS year… although we are became very, very obvi- Intermediate, quote from board training July 28, Short-Term Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Surgery not mandating a mask at ous. I had a meeting with UDT to purchase 550 2021 Outpatient Occupational and Physical Therapies this particular moment, our custodial staff at the Chromebooks for stu- Monthly bill list and fi - Skilled Nursing Care after Hospital Stay we are taking any and end of last year but I also dent instructional use, nancial statement. every precautionary mea- had a follow up meeting quote from UDT to pur- Master services agree- Advance Wound Care • IV Therapies sure that we can.” Th e use over the summer months chase 200 touchscreen ment with DISA Global Private Medicare Suites • Respite Care of masks is encouraged again just to listen to the Chromebooks for teacher Solutions for substance and teachers are working concerns of those women use, quote from Trox to abuse management ser- to help maintain social and men. Th ese men and replace document cam- vices and Hellas Con- distancing, he said. women have done a phe- eras for all classrooms, struction payment for Director of Finance nomenal job to do trying endorse Valley View Leopard Stadium. Alyce Greer provided to maintain as best they a look at the amended can [with] the buildings 2021 budget for general that we have.” fund and food service. Stewart said he and his Th e trustees voted unani- staff ed looked at the pay mously to approve the scale for surrounding ar- proposed $30,287,987 eas. budget. “We were by far lower Th e board of trustees than our newest competi- Universal Machining Industries, Inc. We’re Hiring! UMII is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in CNC Machining and CNC Turning for the Aerospace & Defense industry. 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Froma Harrop So, Ron DeSantis Wants to Be President the maximum number of has a cheaper alternative to $2.3 billion in June and July ily members or the estate for Carnival, Royal Caribbean taxpayer dollars. From a fi s- hospitalization. He is push- alone, according to a Pe- payment. A man whose fa- and Norwegian in ignoring cal point of view, his oppo- ing for monoclonal antibody terson-KFF analysis. Some ther died of the virus report- the law and are now de- sition to vaccine and mask treatments for those already 84% of these hospital ad- edly received bills of more manding proof of vaccina- requirements is insanity. sick. Th ese antibody cock- missions were preventable. than $1 million. tion for passengers 12 and Here are some numbers to tails, such as Regeneron, Where does the money Gone are the days early in older. consider: seem fairly eff ective at keep- come from? the pandemic when many Th e Florida governor evi- Th e required two doses of ing COVID-19 patients out Government-run Medi- insurers waived the copay- dently believes the path to the Pfi zer or Moderna vac- of the hospital. DeSantis has care covers necessary hospi- ment for COVID-19 treat- a Republican presidential cines cost the U.S. govern- opened at least 18 clinics in tal care for older Americans. ment. And who can blame nomination requires appeas- ment less than $40. Either his state to deliver them. Th e Centers for Medicare & them? Why not ask patients ing the right-wing nuts who vaccine protects most people Th e expense of running Medicaid Services expects to pay their share at a time recently booed even Donald from contracting the disease, these treatment centers hospital payments to go up when they could have had Trump when the former and for those who do, it aside, Regeneron charges by $3.7 billion in the fi scal their free shots and not be- president urged people to By Froma Harrop lessens the severity, keeping about $2,100 per dose to year starting Oct. 1, much of come patients? get their shots. them out of the hospital. treat a disease that, again, the rise due to COVID-19. Despite the enormous Taxpayers should know Beyond the human price Florida hospitals are now could have been prevented However one may feel amounts Medicare pays for that they are paying for this of COVID-19 is the fi nan- clogged with the COVID- for under $40. And these about hospitalized adults treatment, benefi ciaries are idiocy and vote accordingly. cial toll of treating the sick. 19-infected, with over half numbers don’t take into ac- who could have gotten shots still expected to cover hospi- Follow Froma Harrop on Back in the day, conserva- of their intensive care beds count the care provided to but didn’t, the fact remains tal deductibles and copays. Twitter @FromaHarrop. She tives touted fi scal responsi- taken by patients with the survivors who suff er long that many will be handed DeSantis, meanwhile, can be reached at fharrop@ bility -- that is, keeping the virus. Th e median cost for COVID-19 -- people who signifi cant bills for treat- continues to defend a law gmail.com. To fi nd out more cost of government in check. a stay at an ICU or being show disabling symptoms ment. How much depends that bans private businesses about Froma Harrop and But now we have the ex- on a ventilator in Florida is long after the disease has run on their insurance plan, but from requiring vaccines for read features by other Cre- traordinary example of Flor- $234,732 for those with- its normal course. some survivors are getting service -- a pain especially ators writers and cartoonists, ida Gov. Ron DeSantis, ap- out insurance, according to Across America, the cost hit with bills in the hun- for cruise companies try- visit the Creators webpage at parently looking to run for FAIR Health. With insur- of COVID-19 hospitaliza- dreds of thousands. ing to draw passengers to www.creators.com. president in 2024, backing ance, it runs at $115,497. tions among unvaccinated If the patient dies, the their crowded ships. Disney COPYRIGHT 2021 policies designed to waste Oh, but DeSantis now adults came to an estimated providers may go after fam- Cruise Line has just joined CREATORS.COM

Patrick J. Buchanan In Afghanistan, the Worst Is Yet to Come stuck to his guns on end- ians out. came by during decades at Biden’s decision and the side us. ing America’s 20-year in- Before yesterday’s at- the apex of the U.S. gov- botched early days of the Yet, while the promises volvement in Afghanistan’s tacks, the airlift had been ernment during our lon- withdrawal have not been of the Taliban are not cred- forever war. going far better than in its gest war. without political cost. Polls ible and ought not to be His decision not to delay chaotic fi rst days. Some Th ose convictions: show the president’s ap- believed, we are not with- our departure after Aug. 31 100,000 Americans and Even if the end result of proval rating sliding un- out leverage. was fortifi ed by hard intel Afghans had gotten out of a withdrawal is that Af- derwater. A Suff olk poll As Th e New York Times that the terrorist ISIS-K the country since Aug. 14. ghanistan falls to the Tali- has him down to 41%. writes, the Afghan econo- was preparing attacks at Biden held his ground, ban, the cause is not worth Yet, on his basic decision my is “in free fall.” Kabul airport. refusing to be stampeded a continuance of the U.S. to get out now and accept “Cash is growing scarce, Th ursday evening, the by Democratic critics, commitment or the blood the costs and consequenc- and food prices are rising. two bomb attacks oc- NATO allies, Republican and treasure that four pres- es, his country appears Fuel is becoming harder to curred. hawks or media demand- idents have invested. to be with him. After all, fi nd. Government services It now seems inevitable ing he extend the dead- Better to accept a U.S. former President Donald have stalled as civil servants By Patrick J. Buchanan that the withdrawal will line for departure until all defeat and humiliation Trump was prepared to de- avoid work, fearing retri- be completed by Aug. 31, Americans were out. than re-commit to a war part earlier than Aug. 31, bution.” Say what you will about with all U.S. military forc- His adamancy testifi es that is inevitably going to and a majority of Ameri- Th e Taliban’s desperate President Joe Biden, he has es following the last civil- to the convictions Biden be lost. cans still support the deci- need is for people to run sion to write off Afghani- the economy and for mon- stan and get out. ey from the international Still, we need to realize community to pay for im- what this means and what ports of food and vital ne- Letters to the Editor... is coming. cessities of life. According to the secre- What will also be needed marry May. Ellen has left are many environmental derstand more about the tary of state, 6,000 Ameri- from us, soon after the fall Editor’s note – Letters her Count husband and reasons not to use them. program there is a free in- cans were still in Afghani- of Afghanistan, is a reap- to the Editor refl ect only come home to visit her Most of them are not bio- troductory session Monday stan when the Afghan praisal of America’s com- the opinion of the author cousin May. Newland be- degradable and do not September 6, 2021 at 6:30. army collapsed and Kabul mitments across the Mid- and not that of Th e Weekly gins to compare the fl am- break down naturally by Based on data from the fell. Some 4,500 of these dle East. News of Cooke County. boyant Ellen to conven- bacteria, and other natu- world health organization have now been evacuated. We have 900 U.S. troops Facts contained in Letters tional May and fi nds May ral processes. Most straws (WHO), the most com- Th e State Department in Syria who control the to the Editor are claims of lacking. Newland is or- end up in wildlife habitats mon illness worldwide, is in touch with 500 other oil reserves of that country the author only. Th e (...) dered by the family to fi g- and are a threat to plants aff ecting more than three U.S. citizens to eff ect their and serve as a shield for the denotes areas that have ure out a way to get Ellen and animals. Also, most hundred million people departure. As for the re- Syrian Kurds. been edited. to return to the count and straws end up in lakes, riv- each year, does not always maining 1,000, we do not How long should we during their many con- ers and oceans, where they have obvious visible symp- know where they are. keep them there? versations, the falls in love can be ingested by sea life. toms. Depression is the What does this mean? We retain several thou- with his fi ancé’s cousin. El- Some sea creatures can get leading cause of disability Hundreds of Americans sand troops in Iraq. Why? To the Editor, len doesn’t let on, but she is trapped/ensnared by plas- worldwide and is a major are going to be left behind, Th ese are questions for aware of what is going on tic of various sorts and mil- contributor to the global along with scores of thou- which new answers are go- 1920 – No book was between her betrothed and lions die each year from burden of disease. sands of Afghan allies who ing to be needed. awarded the Pulitzer Prize her cousin. Ellen eventu- plastic consumption. Unfortunately, often worked with our military Indeed, there will be a for fi ction ally decides to go back to What can we do? We can depression is not spoken or contributed to the cause temptation to counter our 1921 – Th e Age of her Count in Europe and replace plastics with reus- about in Christianity be- of crushing the Taliban. defeat and humiliation Innocence Newland decides to fol- able stainless steel, glass, cause it can be seen as a And many of those Af- with defi ant gestures or pre- By Edith Wharton low her. But before New- or other biodegradable al- sign of weakness and lack ghans are going to pay the cipitate action to restore our land can break this news ternatives. Plastic straws of faith. After all, aren’t price of having cast their lost credibility. Henry Kiss- Even if you haven’t read to May, she up and tells have been banned in New Christians always supposed lot with the Americans. inger’s advice on any such this book, you may have him that she is pregnant. York City, Seattle, Miami to be fi lled with joy and After Aug. 31, the fate action today seems wise: seen the movie that was Well, being the honorable Beach, Vancouver, Hawaii, happiness and the like? So, of those left behind will be “No dramatic strategic released in 1993. It starred man that he is he decides California, Great Britain, isn’t depression a sign that determined by the Taliban, move is available in the Danial Day-Lewis (New- to marry May. Scotland and Taiwan. something is wrong with and we will be made wit- immediate future to off set land Archer), Winona Ry- Flash forward 25 years. our relationship with God? ness to the fate the Taliban this self-infl icted setback, der (May Welland), and May and Newland have Carolyn Hook Most people know that imposes. such as by making new for- Michelle Pfeiff er (Countess had three children. May Gainesville this isn’t true. Even Chris- Th is generation is about mal commitments in other Ellen Olenska) with Mar- has died. Th eir son con- tians, faithful Christians, to learn what it means to regions. American rashness tin Scorsese directing, with vinces his dad to travel to can at times struggle with lose a war. would compound disap- music by Elmer Bernstein. France, where Ellen just depression, especially after When the war for Alge- pointment among allies, Pretty big names in movie happens to be living. A a traumatic event, and it is rian independence ended encourage adversaries, and land. Edith Warton was no meeting is arranged, but at To the Editor, not a sign of lack of faith in 1962, and the French sow confusion among ob- shy fl ower when it came to the last minute, Newland or trust in God. Again, one pulled their troops out, servers.” fame either. She was born sends his son alone to visit With so many lives be- can read the Psalms and scores of thousands of As for Afghanistan and January 24, 1862, in New Ellen, content to live with ing changed and depres- see the pain, suff ering, and “Harkis,” Arab and Mus- the Kabul airport, there York City and died Au- his memories of the past. sion cases on the rise as anguish that God‘s faithful lim Algerians who fought comes a time when even gust 11, 1937, in France. Finished reading this a result of COVID and people suff ered. alongside the French, were a great nation needs to ac- Fun fact: She is buried in book on April 30, 2020. other world situations… it Sometimes depression left behind. cept the reality that Cor- Versailles. Her family left On that date there were is time for the fall Depres- slowly and quietly takes Th e atrocities against regidor is lost. for Europe, where she re- 782 deaths in Texas due to sion and Anxiety Recovery hold of us, and we recog- the Harkis ran into the Patrick J. Buchanan is ceived most of her educa- Covid-19. Program, this program is a nize it only when it tight- tens of thousands. Such the author of “Nixon’s tion, shortly after the Civil nine week DVD program ens its grip. Sometimes may be the fate of scores of White House Wars: Th e War. She published a book Gail Knight held each Monday evening it strikes quickly, after a thousands of Afghans who Battles Th at Made and of poetry at the age of 16. Era at 6:30 pm. Session 1 be- particularly draining emo- fought beside us. Broke a President and Di- She wrote her twelfth nov- gins on September 13 at tional or physical event. Biden’s diplomats may vided America Forever.” el, Th e Age of Innocence in the Seventh-day Adventist Come learn Dr. Neil be negotiating with the To fi nd out more about 1920; it was awarded the Church, 3411 N Weaver Nedley’s scientifi c ap- Taliban to prevent the war Patrick Buchanan and read fi rst Pulitzer Prize written St. Gainesville, TX proach to treating depres- crime of using U.S. citizens features by other Creators by a woman in 1921. To the Editor, To register phone 940- sion and anxiety on Mon- left behind as hostages. But writers and cartoonists, Th e Age of Innocence 668-8687 or https://de- day 13th at 6:30pm. we are not going to be able visit the Creators website is a “portrait of desire and Th is letter is to enlighten pressionfree.eventbrite. to save all of our friends at www.creators.com. betrayal in Old New York”. those of us who are still us- com/ Paula Reiter and allies who cast their lot COPYRIGHT 2021 Newland is engaged to ing plastic straws. Th ere If you would like to un- Gainesville with us and fought along- CREATORS.COM www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 September 1, 2021 7 No Deal for City of Gainesville and Morton Classifi eds Classifi ed deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Payment is required at the time the order is placed. Cash, check or MasterCard/Visa/Discover is accepted. Museum on Station 3 Call 940.665.2320 or e-mail [email protected]. Th e Following is a Press the City and the Confeder- to the City if they choose to Release from the City of ate Monument from the do so at the end of the fi ve Gainesville Daughters of the Confed- years. eracy because they do not Although the Morton Unfortunately, over the have the fi nances to remodel Museum appreciates the Animal Adoption Animals months/years plans do not the building to code and generous off er, they can- always go as originally in- hire additional personnel to not aff ord to expand at this Calico Cat, 6 months old. Free to a good home. 940- Found tended. Th is is exactly the manage it. time or take on the costs of 634-0748 leave message. situation with the Cooke Th e City of Gainesville remodeling another build- 09/01 Remember: The Weekly County Heritage Society/ off ered the building to the ing. As a result, they do not News of Cooke County Morton Museum’s desire to Morton Museum at no cost have the room to accept the This sweet girl here is runs found animal clas- acquire the Fire Station 3. along with $250,000 to be Confederate Monument. Abby. As you can tell sifi ed word ads for FREE Th e Morton Museum had paid over a fi ve-year period Th e Daughters of the Con- by her picture she is in an attempt to help re- requested the original Fire to assist in the remodeling of federacy, who are the owners going to come home united the animal and the Station 3 from the City of the fi re station to become an of the monument, will take with a little goodie owner. For more informa- Gainesville on several occa- extension of the museum. In back possession of the mon- box. Abby is our lon- tion, call 940-665-2320. sions in the past for the pur- addition, the City of Gaines- ument to be stored in their gest term cat resident pose of expanding their mu- ville off ered to cover the cost repository. seum. On August 10, 2021, of insurance and utilities for Th e City will discuss the at the moment and we the Morton Museum Board the building for fi ve years next steps for the original would love to spoil her voted against accepting the and allow the museum to Fire Station 3 in the near fu- a little bit more before original Fire Station 3 from relinquish the building back ture. she goes home with Garage this goodie box. Abby is the most loving Sales girl and really enjoys Perry: Rural Connectivity spending her time around people. 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(Continued from Page 3) his wife, his boys, his broth- In lieu of fl owers, me- ing with her beloved grand- er, and his sisters. And most morials can be made to the children who say she was the recently, his grandchildren. Jansen Spruill Benefi t, at best Mom-o. Heath Shane Spruill Heath spent his life working any First State Bank loca- Survivors hard to provide his family tion, directed to Th e Ronald Left to cherish her mem- Services with a good life. His career McDonald House or Cook’s ory are daughter, Becky Funeral service for Heath had been working in the Children’s Hospital in mem- Allred and husband, Mike, Shane Spruill, age 53, of oilfi eld. From the Rough- ory of Heath Spruill. of Whitesboro; son, Scott Saint Jo will be held at neck, to the Derrick man, Moore of Whitesboro; son- 10:00 AM on Friday, Au- to a Directional Driller, and in-law, Roger Sandmann of gust 27, 2021 at the Saint fi nally to Energy Services in Whitesboro; grandchildren, Jo Church of Christ. Burial the fi eld for Quasar Energy Angela Booe and husband, to follow at Reed Cemetery Services upon his death. Dorothy Jo Moore Shawn of Sherman; Tanner in Saint Jo. Visitation will be Heath Spruill passed away Allred and wife, China, of held from 6:00-8:00 PM on on Sunday, August 22, 2021 Services Sherman; and Calley Che- Th ursday, August 26, 2021 in Nocona, Texas. Dorothy Jo Moore (Har- aney and husband, James, at the Saint Jo Church of Survivors well), 83, of Whitesboro was of Whitesboro; great grand- Christ. Pallbearers will be: He is survived by his wife: called to her heavenly home children, Jaylyn Logan, Nate Kevin Reeves, Matt Jones, Janna Spruill; sons: Colt on Sunday, August 29th, Cheaney, Hadley Cheaney, Greg Reeves, Jay MaGourik, and wife Tatum Spruill and 2021. and Ryleigh Jo Booe; niece, Jim George, Heath John- Tyler Spruill; and grandchil- Funeral services honoring Georgia Swadley; nephew, son, Kevin Kuykendall, and dren: Kimber, Korrigan, and Dorothy will be held at 11 Michael Faircloth; as well James Fuller. Offi ciating the Jansen Spruill all of Saint Jo. AM on Th ursday, Septem- as many other loving family service will be Mr. Austin Heath is furthered survived ber 2nd, 2021 at Meador and friends. Wright. by his parents: Wynema Funeral Home of Whites- Dorothy was preceded in History ‘Sissy’ and Jerry Th weatt of boro, offi ciated by Reverend death by her parents Ray- Heath was born on June Saint Jo; sisters: Dee Cullum Lyndell Lee and Reverend mond and Lela McKinney; 19, 1968 in Memphis, of Bowie, Jodi and husband Rick Carney. Interment will husband, Clyde Moore; Texas. He was the oldest of Jim George of Decatur, follow at Dixie Cemetery of husband, Robert Harwell; fi ve children. He graduated Mickie Jo and husband Jay Whitesboro. A time of visi- daughters, Th eresa Moore, from Bowie High school in MaGourik of Callisburg; tation for family and friends and Shelley Sandmann; and 1986, then attended Uni- brother: Justin Th weatt and will be held one hour prior sister, Billie Lois Faircloth. versal Technical Institute in girlfriend Rachel Cook of to the service. Pallbearers will be Shawn Houston, Texas. Muenster; mother-in-law: History Booe, James Cheaney, Tan- In 1988, Heath joined the Donna Reeves of Saint Jo; Dorothy was born July ner Allred, Kolton Swadley, United States Military, en- sisters-in-law: Sheri Reeves 1st, 1938 in Rains County, Keaton Swadley, and Mike listing in the Army-National of Saint Jo and Tanya and Texas to Raymond and Lela Allred. Guard. He served proudly husband Matt Jones of (Powell) McKinney. She Donations for 10 years. Muenster; brothers-in-law: was a dedicated member of In lieu of fl owers me- Heath married Janna Kevin and wife Sandra Central Baptist at Legacy morial donations may be Reeves on September 2, Reeves of Muenster and Point Church, where she made in her honor to Di- 1989 in Saint Jo, Texas. Greg and wife Whitney was a member for more xie Cemetery Association, Heath and Janna have two Reeves of Muenster; and than 30 years. Any time the Legacy Pointe Central Bap- sons: Colt and Tyler; a numerous nieces, nephews, church was open, Dorothy tist Church or the American daughter in law: Tatum; and cousins, and friends. was there worshipping with Diabetes Association. three grandchildren: Kim- Heath was preceded in her church family. Dorothy To sign the online registry, ber, Korrigan, and Jansen death by his maternal grand- worked as a cosmetologist please go to www.meadorfu- Spruill. parents: Lester and Ruby and a cosmetologist instruc- neral.com. DRY CLEAN Heath loved to hunt and Graham; paternal grandpar- tor for many years. Some of fi sh and was known to own ents: RB and Othell Spruill her favorite activities were quite a few guns. Although and Mack and Mary Th we- attending the senior citizen Heath loved these things, att; and father-in-law: Joe dances at the community SUPER CENTER his most proud accomplish- Reeves. center and watching the 1001 E. 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