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Volume 17, Number 19 Cooke County, Texas October 7, 2020

Cooke County’s LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper! Gainesville Hospital King District Approves Budget Around

By Delania Raney ating and capital budget for fi scal and the special called August 17, in February when we got it,” Th e Weekly News year 2020-2021. No one signed 2020 meeting. Th e board also CFO Shelle Diehm said. “Th ey Town up to speak during the hearing approved the July and August fi - said that should be booked as a GAINESVILLE – Gainesville and the board approved the bud- nancial reports. limited pay back to the district Hospital District Board of Direc- get with two negative votes. “If you look at page six on so based on the structure of all by Grice King tors held a hearing Monday, Sep- Th e board approved minutes line one that’s income from op- those agreements we had instead tember 28 on the proposed oper- of the July 27, 2020 meeting erations after we did the audit the district gave to the hospital certain assets receivable, etc. So they’re similar to repaying a loan of $7.5 million and we’ve already paid the second $2.5 million. So in the budget even though it says we’re short that money, that cash is in your bank, and I’ll show you where that is in the cash fl ow. If you look at the expenses you can see the big line item that’s sticking out is on line 15, that’s the indigent care that you do the IGTs for the hospital if you look at that year to date which is about the fourth column over, it’s $3.4 million. At this point I Among other things, Octo- think we have about $50,000 left ber is Breast Cancer Awareness to record. We had come back to month. We will start seeing the district in July and gotten pink all around as multiple that approved for $3.6 million. sports and activities try to help Th at is going to come in about raise awareness to this deadly $100,000 less than we anticipat- disease. More than 268,600 ed. Because one of the IGTs they people were diagnosed and told us was $107,000 has been 42,360 died from this disease reduced to $4,000.” last year in our country. Early “But overall when you look at detection is the key, so screen- GAINESVILLE - Gainesville father do picture framing work. an essay about the table which it, you had [$1.5 million] come Fire-Rescue Lieutenant Tony “I learned how to cut [wood] was posted on the Gainesville. ings and exams are a valuable Dresser spent about a year mak- and what have you,” he said. He tx.us website. “In summary, this in for the two months which is tool in helping us manage. ing a new table for Station 1 on carefully planned the project. He dining table is a symbol of the about $72,000 short of budget. Awareness helps save lives. Santa Fe Street in Gainesville. constructed the table using qual- department and the individuals We had $1.4 million of expens- “By traditional, every fi re sta- ity pine lumber and wood glue that have had the honor of work- es… We had a total use of funds Here is some more of what’s tion has a custom table,” Dresser and not much else, he said. He ing at Gainesville FD. Every- of $1.8 million compared to a happening around town this said. “It represents the depart- also used wooden dowels to hold thing you need to learn about a budget of $900,000. When you week. ment they work at and people the table together. Th e design fi refi ghter has been personifi ed in look at the change in the fund ++++++++ they work with.” He also noted features an American fl ag with this object. I spent over a year of balance, we came in at a loss of both Station 2 and Station 3 in stars suspended in epoxy, a fi re- my spare time learning the craft $965,000 cash outfl ow com- Whaley UMC is hosting Gainesville also have custom ta- hose, a Gainesville Fire-Rescue in order to tell this story. Many, pared to a budget of $91,000 so bles. Cameron Fisher did a table emblem and department chal- many times I was told “You’re their annual Garage Sale on for Station 3 and Jake Chambers lenge coins. Alternating stripes wasting your time.” or “Your’re a diff erence of $1 million. October 8, 9 and 10 from 9:00 built the table for Station 2, he on the fl ag are burned wood. He doing it the hard way.” And “No “But if you look at the year to am to 4:00 pm inside their said. When Station 1 was built said when he burned the wood one really cares if you do it old date and what I’d point out is Family Life Center, located at “it came with all furniture, of planks he didn’t want to see any school,” but I did. Th e day we back to $2.5 million that we’ve 701 Rosedale Drive in Gaines- course,” Dresser said adding, “It gaps. Th e epoxy which covers the fi nally brought it to the Gaines- paid even thought it’s not in the ville. Come see all the great had a pretty robust, hefty table table had to be poured 1/8 of an ville Fire Department Station 1, budget it’s in the cash and when items at a great price! Masks that came in when the station was inch at a time “or else it will boil everyone realized what it meant you look at the bottom number required. built.” But the table couldn’t last and it will blush,” he said. Th e and that’s all I will ever need. I year to date we’re about a use forever. Dresser said he already process was slow and laborious. love my department and those of funds of $936,000 compared ++++++++ knew a thing or two about wood Th e table is symbolic of team- that make it what other depart- to a budget of $981,000 for a working. He grew up helping his work, Dresser said. He wrote ments only dream of…..family.” (Continued on Page 10) Shop & Pop Sale is set around the square in Gaines- ville on October 9 and 10! Shop small and shop local. For more information, check out Early Voting for November 3 their website at www.down- towngainesvilletexas.com. ++++++++ Election Set to Start October 13 Hiring Red, White & You is set for Th ursday, November By Delania Raney voting is October 30. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October Th e last day to receive a ballot 5 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Th e Weekly News from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early vot- 24, by mail is Tuesday, November 3, ing will take place at the Cooke Th e last day to register to vote 2020 at 7 p.m. by mail. Job fair is provided virtually GAINESVILLE - Th e fi rst day of County Courthouse annex court- was October 5, 2020 while the last Th e ballot for the November 3, for your safety and brought to early voting in the November 3, room at 112 South Dixon Street. day to register to apply for ballot 2020 election is as follows: you by Workforce Solutions 2020 general election is October Late hours for early voting are by mail is Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. Texoma. For Vendor Regis- 13, 2020, according to informa- planned for 8 a.m. to 7 p.m, Oc- Th e last day to participate in Federal election, President and tration contact employerser- tion released by the Cooke Coun- tober 16 and October 23. early voting is Friday, Oct. 30, Vice-President [email protected] or call ty Clerk’s Offi ce. Last day for early Early voting weekend hours are 2020 by personal appearance. Donald J. Trump/Michael R. 903-463-9997. To register go Pence [Rep] to premiervirtual.com/event/ Joseph R. Biden/Kamala D. register-company/1979-hir- Harris [Dem] ing-white-virtual-fair. Jo Jorgensen/Jeremy “Spike” Cooke County Reports Cohen [Lib] (Continued on Page 5) Howie Hawkins/Angela Walker [Grn] United States Senator Seven COVID-19 Deaths John Cornyn [Rep] Mary “MJ” Hegar [Dem] By Delania Raney since the pandemic began. of 147,298. Dallas County has Kerry Douglas McKennon [Lib] Th e Weekly News Gainesville has the highest num- 83,178 and Tarrant County has David B. Collins [Grn] ber of local cases at 19. Callisburg reported 47,793 cases. United States Representative, COOKE COUNTY - Th ere have and Lindsay have logged one case Among the counties which bor- District 13 been seven COVID-19 related each; three cases were noted in der Cooke, Denton County has Ronny Jackson [Rep] deaths in Cooke County accord- Muenster and nine were reported 12,425 cases according to data ob- Gus Trujillo [Dem] ing to information released Fri- in unincorporated areas of the tained from the Texas Department Jack B. Westbrook [Lib] day Oct. 2, 2020 by the Cooke county. of State Health Services online Railroad Commissioner County Pandemic Information Breaking down county cases by dashboard. Grayson County has James “Jim” Wright [Rep] Page. gender, 13 are male. Twenty posi- 1,964 cases. Wise County reported Chrysta Castraheda In addition to the seven reported tive cases are female patients. 784 cases. Montague County has [Dem] deaths due to the respiratory virus, Statewide, Harris County con- 190 COVID cases. Love County, Matt Sterett [Lib] there are currently 33 active cases tinues to lead Texas in positive Oklahoma has reported 219 cases Katija “Kat” Gruene [Grn] and a total of 466 cases reported coronavirus cases with a total and one death. (Continued on Page 2) The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 2 October 7, 2020 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Early Voting for November 3 Confused about Medicare? I have the answers to your quesƟ ons. Don’t trust your coverage to a sales person on the Election Set to Start October 13 phone. Local personalized service! Full line of Medicare Products (Continued from Page 1) Dana Womack [Rep] Lindsay Independent First Christian Church, Justice 2nd Court of Ap- School District, vote for 401 North Dixon Street. Senior BeneĮ ts Consultant Chief Justice, Supreme peals District, Place 6 none, two or three Precincts 4, 26, 37 Hill- Court unexpired term Brian Manhart crest Church of Christ, Jodi Finkenbinder Gainesville, TX 903.814.4096 Nathan Hecht [Rep] Mike Wallach [Rep] Pamela Grewing 1712 East O’Neal Street. Amy Clark Meachum Delonia A. Watson Kelly E. Zwinggi Precincts 6, 9 Callis- [Dem] [Dem] Ben Hawkins burg Community Center, Mark Ash [Lib] Justice, 2nd Court of Bridget Anderle 92 McDaniel Street. Justice, Supreme Court, Appeals District, Place 7 Laurence Williams Precincts 7, 28 Taber- Place 6, unexpired term Brian Walker [Rep] Aaron Krebs nacle Baptist Church, 305 Jane Bland [Rep] District Judge 235th Ju- City of Gainesville, CR 194. Kathy Cheng [Dem dicial District Ward 3, vote for none or Precinct 8 Callisburg Justice, Supreme Court, Janelle Haverkamp one Elementary School, 648 Place 7 [Rep] Michael Hill FM 3164. Jeff Boyd [Rep] District Attorney, 235th Reagan Lynch Precinct 10 Moun- Staci Williams [Dem] Judicial District Pilot Point Independent tain Springs Community William Bryan Strange John Warren [Rep] School District, Board Center, 173 Mountain III [Lib] County Attorney of Trustees, Place 1, vote Springs Lane. Justice, Supreme Court, Ed Zielinski [Rep] for none or one Precinct 11 Valley View Place 8 Sheriff Renee Polk Baptist Church, 504 Brett Busby [Rep] Ray Sappington [Rep] Whitesboro Indepen- North Lee Street. Gisela D. Triana County Tax-Assessor dent School District, Precincts 12, 14 Era [Dem] Collector Board of Trustees Place Community Center, 102 Tom Oxford [Lib] Brandy Ann Carr [Rep] 2, vote for none, one, Malone Street. Judge Court of Criminal County Commissioner two or three Precinct 15 Myra Bap- Appeals, Place 3 Precinct No. 1 Amy McEvoy tist Church, 218 Bradford Bert Richardson [Rep] Gary Hollowell [Rep] Curtis E. Peacock Street. Elizabeth Davis Frizell County Commissioner Whitesboro Indepen- Precinct 17 Muenster [Dem] Precinct 3 dent School District VFW, 136 Ash Street. Judge Court of Criminal Adam P. Arendt [Rep] School Trustee, vote for Precinct 18 First Baptist Appeals, Place 4 Constable Precinct No. none, one, two or three Church, 121 North Pecan Kevin Patrick Yeary 1 Ann Hamilton Street. [Rep] Mark Westbrook [Rep] Joel Russell Precinct 19, 21 Conrad Tina Clinton [Dem] Constable Precinct 2 Eddie Wood Hall, 431 Ash Street. Judge Court of Criminal Chuck Owen, [Rep] Danny Sluder Precinct 20, 27 East Appeals, Place 9 Justice of the Peace, Pre- Caleigh Latta Side Church of Nazarene, David Newell [Rep] cinct No 1, unexpired Slidell Independent 1415 South Radio Hill Brandon Birmingham term School District trustee, Road. [Dem] John J. [Jody] Henry Position 7, vote for none Precinct 22 Lake Kiowa Member, State Board of [Rep] or one Lodge, 905 West Kiowa Education, District 15 Gainesville Hospital Alex Markel Drive. Jay Johnson, [Rep] District Director, three Keira Franklin Precinct 33 Moss Lake John Betancourt [Dem] year term, vote for none, Th e following are No- Fire Station, 160 FM State Representative one, two or three vember 3, 2020 polling 1201. District 68 Ken Arterbury locations: Drew Springer [Rep] Brian Winters Precincts 1, 3, 5, 31 Patsy Ledbetter [Dem] Eugene Mills Gainesville Civic Center, Justice, Second Court of G.D. “Wally” Cox 311 S. Weaver Street. Appeals District, Place 2 Ken Hutcherson Precincts 2, 30, 34, 35 Springer, Luther to Face Runoff Election GAINESVILLE – Unof- scheduled. is nominated on the No- fi cial results for the Sep- County wide unoffi cial vember 3 ballot for a con- tember 29, 2020 special election results indicate gressional seat. Th e vote election indicate that Texas Democratic candidate Ja- was divided by just 164 out Rep. Drew Springer, a Re- cob Miller received 403 of a total of 68,807 ballots. publican from Muenster votes. Republican candi- Th e district is predomi- who represents District date Andy Hopper received nately made up of rural 30, received 3,417 Cooke 103 votes, Republican areas including parts of County votes compared Christ Watts received 220 Dallas-Fort Worth. Th e to Shelley Luther who votes, Democratic candi- district extends to the garnered 805 votes in the date Jacob Miller received Wichita Falls area. 2020 special election held 403 votes, and Republican Th ere are 26,584 regis- September 29, 2020. candidate Craig Carter re- tered voters in the Cooke Total results indicate ceived 172 votes. County. Voter turnout for Springer received 21,903 Luther and Springer are the September 29 election total votes. Luther re- in a runoff to replace State was 19.29 percent accord- WHY THROW ceived 21,814. Th e runoff Senator Pat Fallon, a Re- ing to information from election has not yet been publican from Prosper who the Cooke County Clerk. AWAY MONEY? >LVăLYHJOLJRPUNHJJV\U[[OH[WH`Z`V\PU[LYLZ[:VÔ`NP]LH^H` money on your checking account? After all, it’s your money. Muenster State Bank 201 N. Main St., Muenster 1601 W. Hwy 82, Gainesville 940/759-2257 940/665-7900

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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 October 7, 2020 3 Obituaries graduated from Denton grow up to be band mem- pages (Nancy Kidd Moeller) her signifi cant other Joey Ri- brother, grandfather, great- High School in 1966; af- bers of Th e Fabulous un-Th on the ‘Donate’ tab OR an ley, all of Valley View. He is grandfather, uncle, cousin ter living in Oklahoma and derbirds. Son Jason said his Amazon wish-list has been also survived by fi ve grand- and friend to many. He Kansas she returned to Den- favorite memory of his mom created to donate items sons: Scott, Tyler, Aaron, was a member of the Legacy ton, Texas and later moved would be that no matter to Nancy’s friends at Th e Jake, and Easton; four Pointe Baptist Church in to Gainesville, where she what he did to get himself Heritage at Hunter’s Chase granddaughters: Adyson, Whitesboro. was a member of Temple into a mess and no matter Memory Care Facility. Th e Jocelyn, Jordyn, and Jaelyn; Survivors Baptist Church and a proud how negatively it aff ected costs associated with caring three great-grandkids: Guy, He is survived by his wife Edison Leopard until her re- her life, she still responded for a family member with Lennon, and Th eo. He is Patsy Parker; daughter Tam- tirement. in a positive way and he Alzheimer’s/dementia are also survived by his brother my Eilers and husband Joe Nancy peacefully passed always reacted with love; enormous and Nancy’s fam- Bonny Prescher of Gaines- of Woodbine, son Jeff Parker in her oldest daughter’s “She was a rare beauty”. ily has created an Amazon ville and sisters Jeanie Serna and wife Amy of Woodbine, home in Austin. Th e memo- Her daughter Jill’s fi rst big wish-list to create care pack- of Valley View and Donna daughter Jenny Garner of ries she takes with her, and memory was after she (Nan- ages for Nancy’s friends in Bauer of San Saba. Woodbine, daughter Misty Nancy Moeller those held dear by her fam- cy) fell and tore tendons in her former Memory Care He was preceded in death by Noller and husband Nathan ily, are more precious and her ankle she did not can- facility. Email Jill at jilly- his parents and his son Jef- of Woodbine; son Bill Pay- Services valuable than the collection cel the biggest plans of her [email protected] for frey Prescher. eur and wife Stephanie of Nancy Kidd Moeller, 72, of Precious Moments and daughter’s 9-year old life more information. Donations Callisburg, formerly of Gainesville, Original Cabbage Patch and hobbled up step after You may sign the online In lieu of fl owers, me- 16 grandchildren, 11 great- earned a pair of wings and a Dolls she leaves behind. step, on crutches, in Kem- register at www.geojcarroll. morial contributions may grandchildren, numerous big promotion on Septem- Memories are defi ned as per Arena in Kansas City, com. be made to the Valley nieces, nephews, and cous- ber 27, 2020. After a 9-year mental impressions or rec- MO so Jill would not miss View Cemetery Assoc., PO ins. battle of hide-and-seek with ollections. So many friends seeing her fi rst childhood Box 366, Valley View, TX Alzheimer’s Disease, she and family have shared hero, Cyndi Lauper. While 76272, or to the Valley View Leon is preceded in death is now hiding behind the lovely recollections and Nancy did not let Jill shave Volunteer Fire Dept., PO by his father C.M. Parker, clouds where her memories memories of Nancy with the her head like Cyndi Lauper Box 333, Valley View, TX mother Leota Mitchell are restored and protected. shining theme being she was in the third grade, she did let 76272. Smith, step-father Calvin Regardless of the memories a kind person and a great her cut and perm her hair in You may sign the online Smith, brother Ricky Dale no longer in sight, she al- friend (queue Golden Girls second grade because Jill so register at www.geojcarroll. Parker, in-laws Billy and ways remembered Jesus, al- theme song here). Her fam- desperately wanted to look com. Kathleen Melton, brother ways danced when she heard ily holds tight to their favor- like Little Orphan Annie. Gaylon Parker and son Brad music and the fi rst taste ite memories and thoughts (Photo proof still exists). Payeur. of an ice-cold Dr. Pepper of their sweet Daughter/Sis/ Her youngest daughter Jes- Th e family wishes to ex- (“with the good ice”) always Momma/Namaw/Grancy. sica says the list of memories tend their heartfelt thanks to made her smile and her eyes Her mother recalls her be- is so big that she can’t specify Trio Hospice nurses Ronda light up. ing the most beautiful baby just one but a slew of snap- Baldwin and Kelly Dickson Graveside services are with pretty eyes and eyelash- chat videos have captured Jimmy Dean Prescher who lovingly cared for Leon scheduled for 11:30 AM es. Her brother Don said in many great times. Jessica’s during his fi nal days. on Friday, October 2, all the years of growing up social media is riddled with Services Donations 2020 at Fairview Cemetery, he can’t recall her not liking such fun! Th e grandchildren Jimmy Dean Prescher, 72, In lieu of fl owers dona- Gainesville, with Dr. Eddie anyone and she always saw remember a Namaw/Grancy of Valley View passed away tions may be sent to Legacy Chenault offi ciating. Ar- the good in everyone. Son that always laughed and on Wednesday, September Pointe Baptist Church, P.O. rangements are under the Jon’s favorite memory was played with them and had 30, 2020. A Funeral Mass Box 247, Whitesboro, TX direction of Geo. J. Carroll her taking him (and broth- “spray butter for pancakes”. will be held at 10:30 AM 76273. & Son Funeral Home. er, Jason) to a Stevie Ray Nancy was a wonderful Monday, October 5, 2020 at In support of our local, History Vaughn concert in 1986 at person that will be deeply St. Mary’s Catholic Church Leon Parker state, and federal govern- Nancy was born on April the Will Rogers Auditorium missed and fondly remem- with Fr. John Pacheco offi - ment including CDC di- 5, 1948 to Virgil and Wanda in Ft. Worth, Th e Fabulous bered. Treasure the memo- ciating. Burial will follow in Services rectives and to protect the Kidd, in a Naval hospital in Th underbirds opened that ries! the Valley View Cemetery. Roger Leon Parker, 78, of physical health, safety and San Juan, Puerto Rico. She show. Jon and J would later Survivors A rosary will be recited Sun- Gainesville, TX, passed into well-being of our commu- She is survived by her day at 5:00 PM with a visi- the arms of his loving Savior, nity, social distancing and mother, Wanda Kidd of tation to follow at the Geo. with loved ones waiting at the wearing of masks while Bedford; brother and sis- J. Carroll & Son Funeral the pearly gates, on Septem- attending the funeral ser- ter-in-law Don and Jim- Home. ber 30, 2020, at his home in vices and visitation will be mie Kidd of Hurst; son History Gainesville. Public viewing observed. Jon Moeller and his wife He was born on Octo- will be on Friday, October 2, To sign the online registry, Shontae of Austin; son Ja- ber 23, 1947 in Modesto, 2020, from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 please go to www.meadorfu- son Moeller and his wife California to Leo and Hilda p.m. Graveside service will neral.com Amanda of Austin; daughter (Sicking) Prescher. be at 11:00 a.m., on Sat- Jill Moeller-Serafi ne and her Jimmy grew up in and urday, October 3, 2020, at husband Dave of Austin; graduated from Valley View. Th e Nelson Grove Cemetery daughter Jessica Ruiz of Th e After graduation, he was with full Military Honors. Colony; fi ve grandchildren: drafted into the Army. He Bro. Lyndel Lee will be of- Estella, Calvin, Lucy (Jon) married Pauline Fleitman on fi ciating. and Dominic, Dylan (Jill); July 10, 1971. He worked History and multiple nieces, neph- at the family dairy then Leon was born on Au- ews and cousins. She was went on to Peterbilt where gust 17, 1942 to C.M. and preceded in death by her fa- he retired after 28 years. In Leota Mitchell Parker in ther, Virgil Kidd, Jr; grand- the meantime, he continued Walnut Bend, TX. He grad- parents Virgil Kidd, Sr and farming at his family farm in uated from Callisburg High Edith Maner Kidd and E.E. Valley View. School in 1961. He was a Sluder and Fannie Harper Jimmy never met a veteran in the United States Sluder. stranger. He was known all Airforce at Lackland Air- Donations around town because of his force base in San Antonio, Brad Payeur In lieu of fl owers, the fam- charismatic personality and TX. He served in Korea ily asks that Memorial Con- generosity to others. He from 1964-1965, where he Services tributions be made to the gave so much of himself to helped train military police Brad Payeur, 49, of Alzheimer’s Association at the local community as well dogs. He achieved Expert Gainesville passed from www.alz.org, search tribute as his country. He enjoyed Marksman in every weapon this world into Heaven on his time on his tractor in issued by the military dur- September 26, 2020 at his the fi eld cutting and bailing ing his term. He was an home in Gainesville. View- hay. Jimmy was also a dedi- Honor guard in Dallas for ing will be on Monday, Sep- cated football fanatic for his President John F. Kennedy tember 28th from 9:00-5:00 hometown and was remem- in 1963. After his service in at Meador Funeral Home. bered for his years running the U.S. Airforce he helped Graveside service will be the chains on Friday night train drug enforcement dogs at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, lights. He was a very dedi- in Houston and helped es- September 29th at Nelson cated member to St. Mary’s tablished Harris County Grove Cemetery with Pastor Catholic Church in Gaines- Sheriff ’s offi ce fi rst canine Larry Eberhart offi ciating. ville and loved his time with unit. He later became a History his grandchildren. butcher by profession and Brad was born on April 14, Survivors always added a little some- 1971 in Dallas, TX. Brad Jimmy is survived by his thing extra to your order graduated from Gainesville wife of 49 years, Pauline with his bubbly personality. High School in 1990. He Prescher of Valley View; He married Patsy Melton worked in construction. He sons and daughters-in-law: Parker on November 16th, was an extreme motorcycle Jay and Kandice Prescher, 1988 in Gainesville, TX. enthusiast, winning several Jeremy and Rachel Prescher, Th ey were happily married awards for his riding skills. Joey and Jamie Prescher; for over 30 years. Leon was Brad always enjoyed being daughter Julie Twiner and a loving husband, father, (Continued on Page 7) The Weekly News 216 W. 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Th e collected rie Leo, 24, Gainesville. 30, Gainesville and Re- ma and Catherine Chloe “rounded up” pennies from Steve Lee Felder, 70, becca Lynn Wilson, 32, Saunders, 24, Ada. the member’s monthly bills are used to assist members in the PenTex Energy ser- We Offer: vice area. A heartfelt thank Short-Term Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Surgery you goes out to all of our Outpatient Occupational and Physical Therapies Sentences Issued for generous members who Skilled Nursing Care after Hospital Stay were instrumental in mak- Advance Wound Care • IV Therapies ing these donations pos- Private Medicare Suites • Respite Care Felony Indictments sible. For more information about the Co-op and the COOKE COUNTY – a controlled substance less probation deferred, a $500 charitable foundation, visit Th e following sentences than four grams and was fi ne and court costs. PENTEX.COM. were issued for felony in- sentenced to nine months’ Kenneth Nelson Brad- dictments and fi led in the confi nement in a state jail ford, 58, was convicted 235th District Court. facility plus restitution and of the state jail felony of- Victor Leroy Dehoyos, court costs. fense of injury to a child 17, was convicted of the Melissa Ann Banks, 34, and sentenced to two years March 9, 2020 state jail was convicted to of the suspended time, two year felony off ense of theft of April 25, 2020 third de- probation, nine months property less than $30,000 gree felony off ense of as- confi nement in a state jail and was sentenced to four sault family violence with facility, a $500 fi ne and years suspended time, one prior conviction and was court courts. year confi nement, four sentenced to four years years’ probation and court costs. Dehoyos was also convicted of the March 9, 2020 state jail felony of- 235th District Court fense of burglary of a habi- tation and was sentenced four years suspended time, Cases Filed, Decided three years confi nement COOKE COUNTY – Th e Joanie Littrell vs. Collin in a state jail facility, four following cases were fi led Littrell, divorce. years’ probation and court and decided in the 235th costs. District Court. Cases Decided Crystal Dawn Habta, 40, Melanie Joyce Petty vs. was convicted of the April Cases Filed Jimmy Lee Petty, agreed 19, 2020 third degree felo- John Dougherty vs. Rian- judgements, divorce. ny off ense of possession of non Doughtery, divorce. www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 October 7, 2020 5 INTERNAL MEDICINE CLINIC Gainesville Police Dept. Dr. V.K. Agarwal, MD MACP Board Certi¿ ed in Internal Medicine Receive Incident Reports Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. GAINESVILLE – Gaines- ported burglary of a build- stance less than 28 grams, substance less than 28 ville Police Department ing in the 4500 block of driving with license invalid grams. received the following inci- East Highway 82. with previous conviction, Erin J. Giff ord, 38, pos- 940-668-1100 dent reports. Juan J. Hernandez-Ra- suspension with fi nancial session of a controlled sub- Dustin N. Oler reported mos reported burglary of a responsibility. stance. 715 E. California St., Suite D • Gainesville criminal mischief in the motor vehicle in the 1900 Precious S. Leggins, 24, Brian O. Welch, 19, 2000 block of North I-35. block of North I-35. possession of a controlled warrant arrest. Medicare, Medicaid and All Insurances. Dustin M. King report- Erik J. Montgomery substance less than one Markesha L. Harrison, Self Pay Accepted. ed burglary of a building reported burglary in the gram, possession of a con- 42, possession of drug par- in the 1600 block of North 1000 block of Lanius trolled substance less than aphernalia. Clements Street. Street. 28 grams, failure to iden- Jose E. Ramirez, 22, pos- Tractor Supply Compa- tify fugitive intent to give session of marijuana less ny representative reported Arrest Log false information, misde- than two ounces. theft in the 1700 block of Terrence E. Doucet, 46, meanor warrants. Dustin W. Smith, 24, AJ Case North Grand Avenue. fl eeing police offi cer, pos- Joe P. Slover, 42, pos- possession of a dangerous Automotive Robert C. Stilwell re- session of a controlled sub- session of a controlled drug. Formerly Joe Case Automotive Cooke County Youth to Celebrate Full Service National 4-H Week: October 4-10 Auto Repair LINDSAY - Every year, portunity to succeed. We Agent was in attendance To learn more about National 4-H Week sees believe every child should to recognize Lindsay 4-H how you can get involved 310 W. Church St. | Gainesville millions of youth, parents, have the skills they need members that were hon- in 4-H please visit http:// volunteers and alumni to make a diff erence in the ored for their accomplish- www.4-h.org/ or contact 940.301.5153 come together to celebrate world. ments at the Virtual 4-H the Lindsay 4-H Club the many positive youth 4-H’ers throughout Achievement Banquet. Manager at 940-634-0928. development opportunities Cooke County will ob- Commercial & Residential off ered by 4-H. Th e theme serve National 4-H Week for this year’s National 4-H October 4 – 10 by pro- Week, Opportunity4All, is moting 4-H throughout a campaign that was creat- the county. Th e Lindsay ed by National 4-H Coun- 4-H Club will be putting cil to rally support for National 4-H Week post- Cooperative Extension’s ers up in local businesses, 4-H program and identify conducting a raffl e for an solutions to eliminate the outdoorsman gift basket FREE MOBILE SERVICE opportunity gap that af- at the Lindsay Oktoberfest • Insurance Claims fects 55 million kids across to benefi t a member of the • Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee America. community fi ghting can- • Truck & Heavy Equipment With so many children cer, off ering bake goods to • All Makes and Models struggling to reach their local 4-H supporters and • Rock Chip Repair full potential, 4-H believes hosting their October 4-H • Fully Insured that young people, in part- Meeting on October 11 at nership with adults, can the Lindsay Park. Shower & Tub Enclosures • Mirrors Doors • Storefronts • Home Window play a key role in creating Th e Lindsay 4-H Club Repair • Courteous Service • Fully a more promising and eq- held its fi rst meeting of the Insured • Serving Cooke County and uitable future for youth, year on September 13, over Surrounding Areas families and communi- 30 in attendance to learn E-mail: [email protected] ties across the country. In more about the upcoming Lindsay 4-H Awards - Lindsay 4-H Club mem- 4-H, we believe every child 4-H activities. Phyllis Grif- bers are recognized for their accomplishments at should have an equal op- fi n, the Cooke County 4-H the September 4-H meeting. (Courtesy Photo)

Catfish Louie’s Try us... You’ll be hooked Hagerman NWR Fried Pork Loin $5.50 Plans October Events Regularly $7.95 (Limit 4) Expires 10/31/2020 GRAYSON COUNTY - you will learn about not button Th e Visitor Center at Hagerman National Wild- only about their diversity 3. You will receive an email Hagerman is open Mon- life Refuge has scheduled and ecology but also how confi rming your registra- day through Friday, 7:30 Catfish Louie’s its slate of monthly events. to support native bee pop- tion. a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Sat- Try us... You’ll be hooked Hagerman is located at ulations. 4. Download the APP urday from 9:00 am to 6465 Refuge Road, Sher- To Register for the Pre- called “ZOOM Cloud 4:00 p.m., and from 1:00 4 pc. Fried Catfish man. Th e Refuge off ers sentation: Meetings” to your pre- to 5:00 p.m., on Sunday; over 11,000 acres of wild- 1. Click or copy/paste: ferred device (computer, Th e Refuge Offi ce and Vis- $5.50 life habitat, with fi ve hik- https://us02web.zoom.us/ phone, tablet, etc) itor Center are closed most Regularly $6.95 (Limit 2) ing trails, picnic areas, meeting/register/tZUkd- 5. Use the link in the federal holidays, however, boating, fi shing and more. 2qrzwrGdB8pZ9eExjFW- emailed confi rmation mes- Refuge lands are open daily Expires 10/31/2020 Th e Friends of Hager- GkeW0eT55DB sage to open the meeting from sunrise to sunset un- man Invite the Public to 2. Enter your information, on October 10th, at 10:00 less otherwise posted. our October Second Satur- press the blue REGISTER AM For more information, Catfish Louie’s day ZOOM Presentation: call the Refuge, 903-786- Try us... You’ll be hooked BEES: A FREE Online 2826, or see fws.gov/ref- Program, Saturday Oc- uge/Hagerman or friend- Chopped Bar-B-Q tober 10th, 10:00am via Gainesville Municipal sofhagerman.com. ZOOM. $3.99 per pound Did you know there are Regularly $6.50 (Limit 2) over 4000 native species of Airport Approved for Expires 10/31/2020 bees in the United States, around 700 of which are in $250K Improvements 1825 E Hwy 82 Gainesville, Texas Ph. (940)665-6789 Texas? From this webinar King GAINESVILLE - Th e Texas consultant will be selected Transportation Commission this fall. Th e funding is approved approximately part of a 2020 TxDOT Around $250,000 in funding for the project which is expected Gainesville Municipal Air- to provide approximately port at its August meeting, $60 million in funding for according to information planning, constructing and Town provided by the Texas De- maintaining community partment of Transportation. airports. Th e federal funds are Approximately 275 com- by Grice King part of the Coronavirus munity airports in Texas Aid, Relief, and Econom- are eligible for funding. Ar- ic Security (CARES) Act, rivals and departures from (Continued from Page 1) passed to provide relief, as community airports ac- a result of the COVID-19 count for more than three Stronger than Cancer pandemic. million fl ight hours per year Team Roping benefi t- Th e funding will support and provide aircraft facili- ting Shelby Baugh is set design and construction for ties for agricultural, medi- for Saturday, October 17 pavement improvements cal, business and commuter at the Montague County at the airport. A project use. Cowboy Church. Books Open 12:30 pm, Close 1:30 pm and Rope at 2:00 pm. Enter 1, Draw 1 or Draw 2 for $80/man. Pick after draw for $40. 4 Head, Progressive after 1. For more information, contact Garrett Mor- row at 940-600-9505 or Monty Stockard 940- 781-9358. The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 6 October 7, 2020 Ofﬁ ce: 940.665.2320 Opinions

Patrick J. Buchanan It’s Late, But Th ere’s Still Time weeks and cast it specifi - a major lost opportunity. Guy competition of 2020, left to achieve the goals he their agenda -- in his co- cally in national security His objective going in in the situation we are in failed to achieve in Cleve- alition whom the national terms. You already are the was to leave 90 minutes now, the nation needs a land. majority detests. Make oldest president in histo- later with several goals strong leader -- not a good He and his campaign Joe repudiate both. And ry. And some of your staff achieved. buddy. need to tie Biden to the let Biden’s performance say you were tired after First, show, by contrast What happened on that repellent elements of the expose his own inadequa- your most recent encoun- with the Joe Biden on stage in Cleveland? Democratic Party and cies. ter with Mr. Mondale. I stage beside him, that he Th e insults, the inter- their radical agenda on Th e presidency hinges recall yet that President was the stronger, supe- ruptions, the name-calling remaking an America that upon whether Trump can Kennedy had to go for rior leader to handle the and the yelling became the extreme left visibly de- succeed in this. And the days on end with very little sleep during the Cu- ban missile crisis. Is there any doubt in your mind By Patrick J. Buchanan that you would be able to function in such circum- In their fi rst debate, the stances?” president of the United Reagan stepped into the States, challenged by the pitch: former vice president, per- “Not at all, Mr. Tre- formed poorly -- even by whitt, and I want you to his own estimation. know that also I will not If memory serves, an in- make age an issue of this stant poll showed that the campaign. I am not go- American people, by 47- ing to exploit, for political 43, thought Walter Mon- purposes, my opponent’s dale had bested Ronald youth, and inexperience.” Reagan in the Louisville Came then the kicker. “I debate where the presi- might add, Mr. Trewhitt dent made such gaff es as ... that it was Seneca, or citing the high cost of the was it Cicero ... that said, military’s “food and ward- ‘If it was not for the elders robe.” correcting the mistakes of By week’s end, refl ect- the young, there would be ing the press commentary, no state.’” 80% of the country was “Fritz” Mondale joined of the view that Mondale in the laughter. Th e cloud had crushed Reagan. that had hung over Rea- Democrats were cheer- gan’s campaign since Lou- ing Mondale as “Th e Lou- isville lifted. And we all isville Slugger.” knew it, even a media that Among Republicans, wanted to see Reaganism there was real alarm. Had repudiated. pandemic and economic the story of the debate, the tests, or to force Biden to next two presidential de- Th e Gipper “lost it”? Rereading Reagan’s re- crises of 2020, and the ra- “worst in presidential his- repudiate those elements. bates will likely give us the Th e president blamed ply of 36 years ago, one cial crisis that has erupted tory,” a “dumpster fi re” in Trump’s rallies continue answer. his staff for stuffi ng him can see that it was not since the Memorial Day which Trump, Biden and to refl ect the energy, en- Patrick J. Buchanan is like a pelican with facts spontaneous, but a prod- death of George Floyd. moderator Chris Wallace thusiasm and aff ection of the author of “Nixon’s that he spent much of the uct of preparation. And Second, to let the coun- were all complicit, with his followers. But in four White House Wars: Th e debate trying to regur- the old actor knew how to try see itself that Biden Trump fi ngered as the in- years, the rallies have not Battles Th at Made and gitate. Th is set the scene deliver the lines. Th e age was too weak -- and too stigator. changed the math. Broke a President and for the second debate in issue instantly vanished, captive to the Bernie- Millions of Americans For Trump to rise into Divided America For- Kansas City where Henry and Reagan, weeks later, AOC-BLM-antifa radicals likely walked away say- competitive range, Biden ever.” To fi nd out more Trewhitt of the Baltimore would sweep 49 states, -- to deal with the crisis ing, “What a mess!” More must fall, and Trump about Patrick Buchanan Sun put to Reagan the losing only Mondale’s created by the criminal el- diffi cult to imagine is that must appear the necessary and read features by other question raised by the fi rst Minnesota. ements that have ravaged undecided or Trump- and only alternative, even Creators writers and car- debate: Which brings us to that the cities of Portland, Se- leaning voters would have to folks who are not that toonists, visit the Creators “Mr. President, I want less courtly aff air of Tues- attle and Minneapolis. come away saying, “Th at’s fond of him. website at www.creators. to raise an issue that I day last. Trump’s need was to the leader we’ve been Trump’s assignment in com. think has been lurking It was a debacle, and, show that while he may looking for.” the next two debates: Link COPYRIGHT 2020 out there for two or three more crucially for Trump, have lost the Mr. Nice Trump has two debates Biden to the people -- and CREATORS.COM

Mark Shields Before I Vote For You, I First Want To Like You

1984, when the Gipper was to Hurricane Katrina, was 19% of voters who “don’t is no one who watched him Biden will win decisively. in the White House and run- still personally liked by 57% like (Trump) personally and interrupt, insult, talk over, To fi nd out more about ning for reelection, and this of voters. disapprove of many policies.” bully and pose who could Mark Shields and read his polling question was fi rst All of which brings us And then the killer number honestly say, “I don’t know; past columns, visit the Cre- asked: to a year when another infor those who “don’t like I just found Donald Trump ators Syndicate webpage at A) I like Ronald Reagan cumbent president seeks (Trump) personally and dis- more personally likeable.” If www.creators.com. personally, and I mostly ap- reelection. When that same approve of many policies”: a Bill Cohen’s rule holds and COPYRIGHT 2020 prove of his policies. question was most recently record 50% of all voters. So, “people must like you before MARK SHIELDS B) I like Ronald Reagan asked in the Wall Street 7 out of 10 of Trump’s fel- they will vote for you,” then DISTRIBUTED BY personally, but I mostly dis- Journal-NBC News Poll, just low Americans “do not like Nov. 3 will be neither a nail- CREATORS.COM approve of his policies. 25% of voters answered that personally” their president. biter nor a photo fi nish; Joe C) I dislike Ronald Reagan they “like (President Donald Th at’s a problem. personally, and I mostly dis- Trump) personally and ap- Whatever you thought of approve of his policies. prove of most of his policies.” the not-so-great fi rst debate, By Mark Shields D) I dislike Ronald Rea- Another 4% “like (Trump) Trump may have struck gan personally, but I mostly personally but disapprove of some as forceful, assertive, The Weekly News of Cooke County At the diffi cult art of win- approve of his policies. many policies.” Th at leaves combative or feisty. But there ning highly competitive Th e Democrats, led by elections, former U.S. Sen. the admirable Walter Mon- William Cohen, R-Maine dale, knew they were fi ghting Letter Policy -- who never lost one -- was heavy odds when the poll re- Th e Weekly News of Cooke County invites its read- very good indeed. Elected at vealed that 7 out of 10 1984 ers to submit letters to the editor. Letters should 29 to his hometown Bangor voters personally liked Re- Letters to include the author’s name, address and daytime City Council in 1969, Co- publican Ronald Reagan (in- phone number. No letter will be printed without hen would become that city’s cluding the 4 out of 10 who confi rmation from the author. Letters should be mayor in 1971 before being “mostly approve(d)” of his brief and to-the-point. Lengthy letters may require elected in 1972 to the fi rst policies and the 3 out of 10 condensing. Confi rmed letters will be printed as of three terms in the U.S. who “mostly disapprove(d)” the Editor... space allows. Letters that are not signed, contain House from Maine’s 2nd of his policies). It’s almost impossible, as the Democrats personal attacks or ask that the author’s name be Congressional District. In withheld will not be printed. 1978, Cohen won the fi rst of would learn that November, to defeat an incumbent who’s Would like to coin a Letters to the Editor will be printed without three six-year terms as U.S. Editor’s note – Letters phrase “Respect and com- corrections of spelling or grammar. Inappropriate senator before voluntarily that personally popular. Other presidents who to the Editor reﬂ ect only mon sense.” language will be removed. leaving in 1996 and becom- the opinion of the author Only one (1) letter will be published per month ing Secretary of Defense in won a second term also were Th is was very important liked personally. Th ree years and not that of Th e Weekly in building this country as that are written by the same person. Democrat Bill Clinton’s ad- News of Cooke County. ministration. into his fi rst term, Barack we know it today. Published letters refl ect only the opinion of Obama was liked personally Facts contained in Letters To keep us in this condi- the author and not of Th e Weekly News of Cooke An engaging man with an to the Editor are claims of County earned reputation for work- by nearly 7 out of 10 vot- tion, we must keep respect . ing across Washington’s par- ers, even though just half of the author only. Th e [....] and common sense intact. tisan divide, Cohen off ered them approved of Obama’s denotes areas that have If we lose these words Letters should be submitted to: this astute advice for elector- policies. Bill Clinton, run- been edited. and keep manipulation Th e Weekly News of Cooke County al success: “I don’t care how ning successfully for reelec- and deception we may fall. 216 W. Pecan Street great your ideas are or how tion in 1996, was personally Gainesville, Texas 76240 well you can articulate them. liked by 55% of voters, and Paul Hawkins, People must like you before George W. Bush, in his sec- Gordonville or e-mail letters to: they will vote for you.” ond term, even after his ad- To the Editor, Grice.King@Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com Come with me back to ministration’s failed response www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 October 7, 2020 7 Obituaries (Continued from Page 3) please go to www.meadorfu- Texas; step-daughter, Chris- ceived her teaching degree Actors Guild. She could also drill more than 1000 wells neral.com tine Hebert and husband, while graduating from TCU be found at any major live in his career. around his family. Brad was Keith of Weatherford, Tex- in 1969. In 1970 Marsha concerts there in the Dallas Wayne loved being an especially fond of hanging as; step-son, Patrick Barker married Gainesville High area in the late ‘60s and ‘70s, entrepreneur as much as he out at the deer lease with of Weatherford, Texas, 1 School classmate Tim Ke- loving music. loved the oil business. From his uncle and cousins. As step grandchild and numer- athley (class of 1964) and During her modeling ca- childhood till retirement he a young man, Brad loved ous nieces and nephews. they had two sons Derek & reer, she met and married built many successful busi- helping his grandfather He was preceded in death Jason and a grandson Wes- William Gwyn of Gaines- nesses, and he would be the (B.B.) farm and ranch, these by his parents, son, Terry ley. Tim and Marsha had ville, Texas, where they fi rst to say that he attributed days were some of the hap- Lynn Th urman, sister, Grace just celebrated their 50th opened a photography stu- his success to all his wonder- piest times in his life that he Dillon and brother, Ken- Anniversary this year. dio together. Th eir daughter, ful employees. He shared his often refl ected upon. Brad neth James. Mrs. Keathley began her Whitney, blessed their lives love of good food by open- was good natured, well liked In support of our local, teaching career in 1970 during this time. ing and running 4 restau- and had made many friends state, and federal govern- in Brock, Texas before ac- She was an accomplished rants over the years. in his life. ment including CDC di- cepting a job in the White photographer and artist, He also greatly enjoyed A special thank you to rectives and to protect the Settlement ISD where she doing several ads and cli- playing golf. Starting in his cousins Tony & Joanna physical health, safety and received multiple awards ent photos. Mary was also high school, he traveled and Nash who always loved him, Loyd William well-being of our commu- including Teacher of the an evening disc jockey at played all over the world. along with taking him in Thurman, Jr. nity, social distancing and Year for 1993-1994. Mrs. KGAF-AM in Gainesville. One of his favorite memo- and caring for him when he the wearing of masks while Keathley retired in 2011 af- Life then took her to Big ries was meeting Elvis Pres- needed it the most. Services attending the funeral ser- ter 42 years of teaching, she Spring, Texas, where she ley when he was in Amarillo, Survivors Loyd William Th urman vices and visitation will be claimed it was the best job continued her career in ra- Texas playing in a tourna- Brad is survived by his par- Jr, 88 of Ft. Worth, Texas, observed. she ever had because it was dio; Odessa, Texas, where ment in high school. ents Patsy and Leon Parker passed away on October To sign the online registry, with some of the best people she used her many talents as Wayne and his wife Caro- of Gainesville, brother Bill 3, 2020. Visitation will be please go to www.meadorfu- she ever knew. Mrs. Keath- a general assignment news lyn spent their retirement Payeur and wife Stepha- 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. on neral.com. ley’s strong faith and love of reporter for KOSA-TV for years in Hawaii, one of nie of Callisburg, sister Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at family and her dedication to many years, where she met Wayne’s favorite places. Tammy Eilers and husband the Meador Funeral Home education were the binding and fell in love, and mar- Above all, Wayne loved Joe of Woodbine, brother Chapel, 1204 E. California to her life’s book. ried her photojournalist and his family and was commit- Jeff Parker and wife Amy Street, Gainesville, Texas. Survivors best friend, Larry. She then ted to caring for all of them. of Woodbine, sister Jenny Graveside Service, 1:00 Mrs. Keathley is survived became Executive Direc- Survivors Garner of Woodbine, sister p.m. on October 7, 2020 by her Husband, Tim Ke- tor of the Midland-Odessa Wayne is survived by his Misty Noller and husband at Nelson Grove Cemetery, athley; Son, Derek Keath- Health Retirement Endeav- wife, Carolyn Harper of Nathan of Woodbine, neph- Woodbine, Texas. Brother ley and wife, Ricki of Fort or (MOHRE). Lake Kiowa, his sons, Craig ew Nathan Payeur and wife Rick Carney will be offi ciat- Worth; Son, Jason Keathley Later in life, it was Mary’s Harper of Lake Kiowa, and Shelby, great-niece Sawyer ing the service. of Fort Worth; Grandson, dream to retire to Eureka Ross Harper of Fort Stock- Payeur, niece CeCe Paynter History Wesley Keathley and wife Springs, Ark., to set up her ton, Texas, sister Linda Kel- and husband Shawn, niece Loyd was born on April Morgan of Cost, Texas; Sis- art studio and paint. She so of Ruidoso, New Mexico, Tess Poursoltani and hus- 11, 1932 to Loyd William ter, Suzy Klement and hus- began her dream in August grandson, Mark Henry and band Matt and many other Th urman Sr. and Alma Jose- band John of Gainesville; 2018, moving to Eureka his wife, Ava Atwood from beloved aunts, uncles, niec- phine (Partain) Th urman in Nephews, Ryan Klement Springs to begin a new chap- Houston, Texas, nephew es, and nephews. Woodbine, Texas. He was a Marsha Ann Keathley and Casey Klement both of ter in life’s adventure. Sadly, Ralph Gorman of Lake Ki- Brad is preceded in death veteran in the United States Gainesville. her cancer had other plans. owa and his children, and by his grandparents Billy and Army. Loyd married Betty Services Donations She loved her studies in nephew Alan Gorman and Kathleen Melton, grandpar- Fontamillas on Novem- Marsha Ann Keathley Th e family ask in lieu of various metaphysics and his wife Sheryl Gorman of ents Warren and Elizabeth ber 5, 1995 in Ft. Worth, (1947-2020) was born on fl owers that you consider the teachings of all ma- Ponder, Texas. Payeur, cousin Lisa Murray, Texas. He was in Sales and March 25,1947 in Gaines- making a donation to White jor religions and sciences. He was preceded in death and cousin Rhonda Murray. administration in the steel ville, Texas to Robert and Settlement ISD in honor of Mary was a strong, fi ercely by his father Ralph Harp- Th e family wishes to ex- industry and was a faithful Juanelle McCabe. She Marsha Keathley. independent woman with a er, mother Lucille Harper tend their heartfelt thanks Christian. He offi ciated at passed away on October 2, White Settlement ISD smile that could melt hearts, Baker, sister Angela Harper to Trio Hospice nurse Ron- football games more than 2020. Visitation will be Oc- Attn: Debra Burnett beautiful green eyes, and a Gorman, and niece Sarah da Baldwin who graciously 30 years and was a loving, tober 6, 2020, from 6:00- 401 S. Cherry Lane wicked sense of humor. She Gorman. cared for Brad during his caring husband, father and 7:00 pm at Meador Funeral Fort Worth, Texas 76108 will be missed by all who Th e family would like to fi nal days. grandfather. Home Chapel, 1204 E. Cal- In support of our local, knew her. thank his dedicated care- In support of our local, Survivors ifornia St, Gainesville, Tex- state, and federal govern- Donations givers Wyatt Haley, Eric state, and federal govern- Loyd is survived by his as. Service will be following ment including CDC di- Memorial donations are Chacon, and Jake Herrera. ment including CDC di- wife, Betty Th urman of Ft. at 7:00 pm at Meador Cha- rectives and to protect the asked to be given to your fa- Donations rectives and to protect the Worth; sons, Glenn Th ur- pel. physical health, safety and vorite charities in her name. Memorial contributions physical health, safety and man of Tallahasse, Florida; History well-being of our commu- may be to the charity of well-being of our commu- Scott and Tracey Th urman Marsha grew up in nity, social distancing and your choice. nity, social distancing and of Cooper, Texas; daughter, Gainesville where she was the wearing of masks while the wearing of masks while Susan Th urman Frederick of a 1965 graduate of Gaines- attending the funeral ser- attending the funeral ser- Orlando, Florida; sister, Bet- ville High School. Marsha vices and visitation will be John Monroe King vices and visitation will be ty Jo Benford and husband, then moved to Fort Worth observed. observed. Dewayne; sister in law, Janie to attend Texas Christian To sign the online registry, Services Carlton Turner To sign the online registry, Th urman of Gainesville, University where she re- please go to www.meadorfu- John Monroe King died Chappell neral.com peacefully September 16, 2020. Services Th ere will be a graveside In the early hours of Tues- service on October 9, 2020 day, September 15, 2020, at Fairview Cemetery with Carlton Turner Chappell Mary Larsson Daniel Jones offi ciating. drew his last breath from Shackelford History this world and passed into J. Monroe was born Janu- the next. Services ary 18, 1918 in Pilot Point, Th e family is respecting Mary Larsson Shackelford TX. He married Eva Lela Carl’s wishes to not have passed away suddenly after Hart in May 16, 1938. Th ey formal services, but they will her fi ght with complications were married for 78 years. always remember his quick from secondary radiation in- J. Monroe loved his fam- wit and generosity with love duced angiocarcoma, stem- ily very much. He enjoyed until they meet again in ming from breast cancer, at being with them, especially heaven. M.D. Anderson in Hous- at family gatherings. He History ton, Texas, at age 67. was an avid golfer and had Carl was born on Decem- As per her wishes, crema- six holes in ones at diff er- ber 13, 1949 in Seymour, tion arrangements are under ent golf courses. He and his TX to Glen and Winnie the direction of Miller Fu- wife were members at First (Martin) Chappell. He neral Services of Houston, Baptist Church in Gaines- graduated from Alamosa Texas. Memorial services are ville. He was a deacon at the High School in Alamosa, pending. church. CO in 1968 and joined the History Survivors United States Air Force. In Mary was born in West He was preceded in death 1972, he married Marian Union, Iowa, on Novem- by his wife, Eva Lela King. Strain. Together, they raised ber 21, 1952, the daughter He is survived by his son, their two daughters, Mela- of Ingvar Edgar and Emily Fred King and wife, Doris, nie and Julie. Alice Larson. Mary Mary daughter, Linda Hardy and Carlton T. Chappell was is survived by her husband husband, Jim Hardy. He a third-generation, award Larry G. Shackelford of Eu- had fi ve grandchildren, Tra- winning boot maker lo- reka Springs, Ark.; daughter cie Franco, Rodney King, cated in Saint Jo, Texas. Whitney R. Gwyn of Eure- Shelly Lazzaro, Tom Wof- Carl started in leather-craft ka Springs, Ark.; along with ford and Libby Groves who in 1964 by building belts, her beloved nephews. She is preceded him in death. He knife sheaths, holsters, and also survived by her beloved had seven great grandchil- other small leather projects “fur babies” golden retrievers dren and ten great-great in his uncle’s Western Art Celeste, Stevie, and Charlie, grandchildren. He was the & Saddle Shop in Alamosa, and kitties Chloe and Se- oldest of eight children who Colorado. In 1982, Carl bastian. She was preceded preceded him in death. moved his family to Saint Jo in death by her parents and to learn the art and craft of sister Susan J. Matthews. bootmaking from his father. Her childhood years were After training with his fa- spent in Florida, Houston ther and perfecting his skills, and Irving, Texas. She at- Wayne Harper Carl opened up his own tended Irving High School, boot shop where he con- and graduated from Griffi th Services tinued to push boot mak- Academy, where she was sa- Wayne Harper of Lake ing boundaries in stitching, lutatorian of her class. Her Kiowa, Texas passed away on tooling, and artistic design. life would bring many ca- September 28, 2020, peace- Carl might be best known reers. fully at home surrounded by for his dress cowboy boots After graduation, Mary his family. No memorial ser- which could include mul- signed with the Peggy Tay- vices are scheduled. tiple rows of intricate stitch- lor Talent Agency of Dallas, History ing, fancy inlays, decorative Texas, doing national televi- He was born November 1, collars, beading, candy- sion commercials, numer- 1938 to Ralph and Lucille stripe piping, fi ligree work, ous national print ads, and Harper in Wichita Falls, carving, and hand-tooling. modeling. Texas. He graduated from He shared his love of leather Mary then signed with Wichita Falls High School artistry with numerous stu- the Kim Dawson Agency and Texas Tech University dents throughout the years of Dallas. She was also Miss with a degree in Petroleum in his bootmaking seminars. Winston with NHRA, ap- Engineering and Geology. Survivors pearing all over the country In 1963 Wayne moved to Carl was preceded in at various racetracks. She Gainesville to work for the death by his parents. He is appeared in numerous high Burk Royalty Company. survived by his wife, Mar- fashion shows as a runway Soon after, he started drill- ian; his daughters, Melanie model. She appeared in sev- ing wildcat wells with his fa- and her husband Steve Bill- eral fi lms and videos and ther in Cooke and Grayson meier and three children of was a member of the Screen Counties. He went on to (Continued on Page 10) The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 8 October 7, 2020 Ofﬁ ce: 940.665.2320

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California St • Gainesville • 940-665-0048 M-F 7am - 7pm (In by 9 out by 6) • Sat. 9am - 2pm (Continued from Page 1) that’s that a drop by that settled that cost report and He noted there are some CONVENIENT DRIVE-THRU payments that were made. are making a payment of changes associated with the diff erence of [$1.8 mil- And that’s really the only $229,000 and we should Veteran’s Administration lion] but if you added that big change. see that in September which will allow veterans $ 2.5 million back you’re On the cash fl ow side, coming to your cash. So to utilize services from their $700,000 ahead of budget.” Diehm said, “Th is fi rst I thought that was a very local hospitals without hav- “Th e big issue I think is page is just your operating positive thing as well.” ing to seek services from as- the $300,000 we got on funds. At the beginning of “If you go to page nine signed VA hospitals. insurance claims is one of the year, we were at $5.75 you can see the fi rst top of “You don’t specifi cally Shirts $2.49 those big diff erentiators and million. At the end of the that page… is for your I&S have to go to a VA hospi- Wednesday Special. Every Other Day $2.79. then of course our IGT is a year we can see we are at fund which is your inter- tal,” Isbell said. “You can little bit the other way.” $6,149,000 so an increase est and sinking fund for have [care] at your local Dry Cleaning $3.29 Next, Diehm said “If you of $1,910,000. If you look your debt. You can see at hospital with the same ben- Most Garments. Some Exceptions Apply. go over to the next page, at line six that’s where the beginning of the year, efi ts.” Jeans $4.79 page 7, this is your bal- you can see the $2 mil- you’re at $930,000. We’ve CEO Tom Sledge said Cowboy Starched. ance sheet so you can kind lion we transferred in May. essentially paid out 12 the change is the result of of see what I did, was I put And the April payment of months of interest and one the VA expanding its net- Comforters $26.99 in June where we’re at and $260,000… We had to year of principle and our work to meet the needs Down Comforters $35.95. where we’re at in February. wait for the audit to be fi - balance is at $1,166,000. of veterans. “You have to Th ere’s not a whole lot of nalized for both you and Th at’s an increase of about sign a contract like you Always Military, Police and change. We have got a little us and that was 50 percent $217,000. If you look at would with any other payer bit more cash in from rev- of the overage over $2.5 the M&O fund, it started whether it be Blue Cross or Fire Uniforms Cleaned FREE! enue.” million from the previous at $479,000 some of the whoever but then you can www.drycleansupercenter.com “In August the big is- fi scal year for us so June IGTs are made out of here. get a network and start see- Prices Valid thru October 31, 2020. sue is we paid the principle 30 of 2019 that was the Th e rest were made out of ing some VA patients,” he and interest, so the interest income split based on the the operating, and you can said. was the sixth month pay- agreement. Th at’s when the see that this balance has in- Isbell also said hospital fi - ment. We paid the other funds were transferred. In creased $248,000 since the nancials were “very positive sixth month payment gets addition, that’s what I was beginning of the year. We and admissions were up.” paid in February and then telling Andy we got some do have one more year, if Sledge also noted the we had the principal that’s information on Medicare. there’s any delinquent taxes hospital now has two full- paid out so you’ll see when In the 2016 cost report collected that would be ad- time physicians and signed you look at the bottom line. they held up the settlement ditional income as well.” a nurse midwife to an em- Line 21 is the interest and due to the bankruptcy fi led Jeff Isbell presented the ployment agreement to fo- sinking fund, you can see by the district. Th ey have hospital board report. cus on women’s health services. Th e board also approved the disposition of some out- dated hospital equipment. Walk the Butterfi eld “It’s all old stuff and they want to dispose of it,” Board President Andy Anderson said. Th e items Overland Stage Trail include a telemetry server, blood gas analyzer, blood COOKE COUNTY – For of regular physical activity – Daily steps are counted and bank refrigerator, blood those considering how to and learn some Texas history recorded online. Th ere is no bank water bath, mam- become more physically ac- along the way. cost to participate and prizes mography machine – with tive, walking across the But- In the 28-day program, will be awarded to the 1st a trade-in value of $25,000, terfi eld Overland Stage Trail which begins October 12 place team and individual. Ez Go Workhorse ( a vehi- in Texas could be a good and runs thru November 8, To participate, recruit up cle similar to a golf cart), a place to start! Texas A&M participants will walk with to 8 people which could Black Max compressor and AgriLife Family and Com- a goal of moving enough include family, friends, a convection steamer. munity Health Agent, An- steps to make the 420-mile neighbors or coworkers for a gel Neu, is coordinating a journey from the Red River group and sign up online at: Sledge noted the new 3-D web-based platform to help to the Pecos River and learn http://cooke.agrilife.org/ mammography machine people of various ages and about the history of the But- walkbutterfi eld or contact is a CHC purchase and is abilities establish the habit terfi eld Overland Stage Trail. Angel Neu at 940.668.5412 expected to cost between $300,000 and $350,000. Cooke County Sheriff Halloween isn’t just for candy anymore. Logs Incident Reports Treat COOKE COUNTY – Th e was reported at Fair Avenue stance less than four grams, following incidents were re- and East Highway 82. tampering with physical evi- ported to the Cooke County Loose livestock was re- dence with intent to impair. Sheriff ’s Offi ce. ported in the 2000 block of Ashley Dawn Hogan, 28, yourself Possession of a controlled County Road 116. possession of drug parapher- substance less than four William “Bill” Worthy re- nalia. grams was reported in the ported theft of property less John Spencer Hogan, 51, with our 600 block of North Grand than $30,000 in the 13000 no seat belt. Avenue. block of South I-35. John Christopher Unauthorized use of a Jamison, 37, assault causes october vehicle was reported in the Arrest Log bodily injury. 100 block of Gibson Lane. Travis E. Patton, 40, pos- Tonya King Kelsey, 49, Driving while intoxicated session of a controlled sub- public intoxication. savings! Obituaries (Continued from Page 7) TX; and numerous nieces Survivors and nephews. He is survived by his companion of fi ve years, Joyce Pilot Point, TX and Julie Kindiger of Muenster; sib- and her husband Rodney lings: Rena, and Marynell; Vogel with their six children numerous nieces and neph- of Saint Jo, TX; his sister Marion Otto “Cotton” ews; and many friends and Nelda Hopkins of Marga- Brawner family members that loved ret, TX; his brother Melvin him. Chappell and his wife of History Cotton is preceded in 30% off the following frame lines: Gautier, MS; his brother Marion Otto ‘Cotton’ death by his parents: John Ellen Tracy, Lilly Pulitzer, DVF, Nat & Coco, Mizyake, Corinne Paul Chappell and his wife Brawner, age 74, of Saint Jo and Mary Fay (Williams) of Blackfoot, ID; his brother passed away on Th ursday, Brawner, and wife: Bernice McCormack, Ted Baker, Alexander, Cinzia and Michael Ryen John Chappell of Vernon, October 1, 2020. 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