Thursday, Wood County November 21, 2019 Vol. 4 No. 47 Two Sections 50 cents MONITORwww.woodcountymonitor.com Candidates line up for place on primary ballot Contested races have Sheriff Tom Castloo, Prec. emerged in Wood County 1 Constable Steve Bows- for district judge, district at- er, Prec. 2 Constable Kelly torney and Prec. 3 constable Smith and Prec. 1 Commis- in the March 3 Republican sioner Virgil Holland Jr. primary. At the state level repre- Filing deadline is Dec. 9. senting Wood County, Cole For the two-year unex- Hefner has filed for a second pired term of district attor- term as state representative, ney, appointee Angela Al- and Kevin Ellis has filed for bers and Jodi Cox have filed. State Board of Education. For district judge, the in- Other county offices to cumbent Jeff Fletcher and be on the ballot include tax Brad McCampbell have filed assessor-collector, commis- in a rematch from 2016. sioner Prec. 3, constable For Prec. 3 constable in- Prec. 4 and the Republican cumbent Gary Dixon and and Democratic chairmen. A group of military veterans gathers at the flag pole at the Mineola Country Club Friday morning for the singing of the National Anthem, along with a prayer John McQueen have filed No Democrats had filed lo- and the Pledge of Allegiance, before teeing off in the club’s annual veterans tournament (postponed from Monday, Nov. 11 due to inclement weather). Leading Incumbents to file include cally as of midday Tuesday. the singing were Shirley Frazier, Chris Black and Donna Kinstley. (Monitor photo by Phil Major) MISD board OKs CTE resolution Scroggins named QDC board president By AMANDA DUNCAN Jean Meek’s daughter, Jan- asking you to go beyond By LARRY TUCKER Dr. Randy Bennett ad- have made the progress or [email protected] et Lang, who has recently what you’ve done,” she said. [email protected] dressed the board during received the accolades Quit- taken her father’s place in Jim Ruffin also advocated the citizen’s comments por- man deserves,” Bennett said. Amidst a room full of CTE Kemp-Meek Manufactur- for the CTE facility. While Quitman Development tion of the meeting. Bennett challenged the supporters, the Mineola ISD ing after his passing, spoke he said he appreciates the Corporation (QDC) select- “I am still unsure as to why board. “We have a legacy to board of trustees approved a on how passionate her fa- two-year plan of redoing ed longtime board member I was asked to step down by finish. I implore you to fin- resolution Monday to move ther was about the Mineola the maintenance building, Martha Scroggins to take the Quitman City Council, ish what we started. Finish forward with planning a re- Foundation and promoting he encouraged the board to over the helm as president but I am at peace with it. I strong, Quitman deserves gional hub for Career and CTE to benefit young peo- look beyond tomorrow to of the organization at their want to thank the citizens it. Your leadership will be Technical Education (CTE). ple and the community. She 10-15 years down the road. Nov. 11 meeting of Quitman for the honor challenged,” Bennett noted. A week ago, the Mineola and her husband, Lindsay By making a commitment In other action, Quitman to serve the past 15 years. I “Your leadership is needed High School CTE program Lang, said they are thrilled to the children of MISD, the dentist Dr. Greg Eberhardt have tried to serve with hon- now. Take courage to lead.” held an open house where to move forward with the ef- board would be making a was nominated to a two-year esty and integrity,” Bennett Bennett spoke to the cit- visitors could tour the labs fort to support the program. commitment to the commu- term to replace Glenn Han- said. “My stewardship role izens of Quitman. “Just a and shops. Hundreds of Darla Bethel, local resident nity. Students who stay in ner on the board. Eberhadt’s was to push the just cause of caution to the citizens, be- community citizens and po- and CFO of six companies, the area become adults who nomination will be brought improving Quitman. A just ware of wolves in sheep’s litical leaders came to see spoke on the importance of work and pay taxes here, he before the city council for cause is greater than our- clothing. Watch for rolling the growth of the programs. training students in skilled said. approval. Other offices will selves. A year ago I stated quorums. Proverbs 28:12 Many of them came to the labor and creating a work “We have students, com- be elected when the group that this job on QDC was not tells us when the righteous school board meeting to environment in Mineola. munity support and ac- has a full board for voting. about us. It is about those triumph there is great ela- show their support and en- “I am grateful for the work ademic partners. We are Current board members who you serve and I still be- tion, but when the wicked courage the expansion of the the board is doing on the missing a long-term goal include Scroggins, Kevan lieve it today. rise to power, men go in hid- CTE program as a regional maintenance building, but See CTE, Page 3A Burroughs, Steve Straz- “I want to personally ing,” Bennett said. “I have hub. that’s not the end of it. I’m nicky, Randy Bennett, Brad thank (QDC Executive Di- prayed for those who think Medlin and David Dobbs. rector) Denea Hudman, for See QDC, Page 7A MISD superintendent job draws 45 applicants Former Board President without her we would not By AMANDA DUNCAN the applications, the board names will be released until [email protected] did not decide on who or the lone finalist is revealed. Kacey’s year? Somewhere over the rainbow how many they will be in- The school board and public Kacey Musgraves, the year, also for “Rainbow” and best country solo per- Mineola ISD school board terviewing. will have a 21-day period to Wood County native sing- with Natalie Hemby and formance. That makes six held a special meeting The board continued re- research the finalist before a er-songwriter, capped a Shane McAnally. Grammys for her career. Thursday, Nov. 14, to re- viewing the applications vote to hire and a contract is banner year with a pair of She was one of the per- At the Academy of Coun- view and discuss resumes in closed sessions before approved. awards from the Country formers on the televised try Music awards, she start- received for the superinten- and after Monday’s regular Interim Superintendent Music Association last week awards show, a duet with ed off the year winning al- dent position. board meeting. Randy Hancock has been in Nashville. Willie Nelson, singing bum of the year and female The board has received The first round of inter- filling the position since the She won female vocalist “Rainbow Connection.” vocalist of the year. resumes from 45 applicants, views will be conducted resignation of Dr. Kim Tun- of the year as well as music Earlier this year Mus- Her previous CMA wins exceeding the expectations during the first week of De- nell on Aug. 22. The start video of the year for “Rain- graves brought home four include new artist of the year of 30-40. cember. The second round date of the new superin- bow.” Grammy awards for album in 2013 and song of the year To give an absent board will be the second week of tendent will be on or before Musgraves was also a of the year, best country in 2014. She won album of member a chance to review December. No applicants’ Feb. 3. nominee for song of the song, best country album the year at last year’s CMAs. Honor and Remember Flags presented to Knight family By AMANDA DUNCAN and sacrifice after Army Cpl. Tony in America’s military history, who [email protected] Lutz was killed by a sniper’s bullet gave their lives for our nation’s while in Iraq. freedom. The white border be- The Mineola Rotary Club held a His father, George Lutz, created neath the red and surrounding the special Veterans Day presentation a flag to be recognized as a specif- gold star recognizes the purity of at their Nov. 11 meeting to honor ic proclamation of tribute to fallen sacrifice. The blue star represents all veterans present, with special members of the U.S. armed forc- active service in military conflict. consideration given to Dr. Bill es who died while serving. Since It originated with World War One, Knight and his family. 2008, over 3,000 personalized flags but on this flag, it signifies service David Caswell, Alaska Chap- have been given to Gold Star fami- in all wars from the American Rev- ter director of the Honor and Re- lies at no cost to them. olution to present day. member Organization, presented The flag is a visual reminder of The gold star signifies the ulti- Knight with two flags in honor of gratitude and helps promote heal- mate sacrifice of a warrior in active his brothers, 1st Lieutenant Jack L. ing for the thousands of families service who will not return home. Knight and Col. Roy A. Knight Jr. who want their loved one’s sacri- The folded flag signifies the final The Honor and Remember Or- fice to not be in vain. tribute to an individual life pre- ganization is dedicated to the Each detail on the flag symbol- sented to the family for their sig- recognition of military fallen he- izes an important part of the over- nificant loss. The flame is an eter- Bill Knight is congratulated by Mineola Rotary Club member Mary Lookadoo upon receiving roes and their families, otherwise all meaning of the flag’s message. nal reminder of the spirit that has the Honor and Remember Flags for his brothers who were killed in combat during Wolrd War known as Gold Star families. The The red field represents the blood See FLAG, Page 7A Two and Vietnam. (Monitor photo by Amanda Duncan) organization was born out of grief spilled by brave men and women

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Twenty-five booths are set ARMSTRONG rate more The STAT Innovation up by the high school stu- STEM Award program recogniz- dents who explain their proj- projects es the best and brightest ect, lead the demonstrations but needed more money for science initiatives in Texas and experiments and an- equipment. With the grant, while also offering solutions swer questions. Past demon- she hopes to provide new At the Alzheimers awareness walk and candlelight memorial on Nov. 7, participants lit candles and said the names of to the resource challenges strations include learning and exciting science expe- a family member or friend that has been affected by the devastating disease. (Courtesy photo) schools face. MHS is one of about friction with a hover- riences for the students in four schools to be awarded. craft, static electricity with a May. Armstrong will be rec- The $4,700 grant will be used Van DeGraaff machine, and ognized at the 2019 Confer- Pilot Club holds Alzheimer’s walk to purchase materials and biology with a petting zoo. ence for the Advancement Mineola Pilot Club held its speech and read encourag- mer’s about 70% of those resources to implement and Armstrong said the ex- of Science Teachers in Dallas annual Alzheimer’s walk on ing quotes. cases. sustain the extravaganza. travaganza has been done Nov. 21-23. Nov. 7 at the Mineola Civic “Everyone knows the in- The focus of Pilot Inter- Center. Even rain did not formation on Alzheimer’s, national is brain health and dampen the spirits of about but I want to support and safety. The Mineola, Quit- Donations sought for state championship rings 50 participants who gath- encourage the caretakers of man and Winnsboro Pilot Donations are being ac- of The Sound of the Swarm. help with the cost of all of ered in support of Alzhei- Alzheimer’s victims,” said clubs sponsor Project Life- cepted at the Mineola ISD The marching band won the rings or designate a do- mer’s awareness. Cobbs. saver in partnership with administration office to its second consecutive state nation to be used for a spe- Three of the winning The Mineola Pilot club has Wood County Sheriff’s De- purchase state rings ($250 championship Nov. 6. cific band member. groups included Jordan Sax- sponsored the walk for 25 partment. per ring) for each member Money can be given to on’s team in the education years, and most walkers par- Project Lifesaver is a com- division, Mineola Heights ticipate because they have munity based, public safety, Healthcare walkers in the experienced the devastating non-profit organization that health division, and MHS effects of Alzheimer’s with provides law enforcement, Care you trust – close to home Anchor Club walkers in the family or friends. The dis- fire and rescue, and care- service club division. ease, usually occurring in givers with equipment and Family Medicine After the walk, supporters middle to old age, is a pro- technology to locate individ- gathered for a candlelight gressive disorder that causes uals who are prone to wan- memorial ceremony hon- brain cells to degenerate. A dering. oring friends and relatives continuous decline in think- The Mineola Pilot Club who have passed away from ing, behavioral and social also sponsors an Alzhei- the disease. Connie Cobbs, skills disrupt a person’s abil- mer’s support group, plays marketing director at Mine- ity to function independent- bingo in the local nursing James Dee Dopson, M.D. Roel Flores, D.O. Kyle Gully, M.D. Jamie Johnson, FNP-C ola Heights Healthcare and ly. Two out of three senior homes, and teaches brain Quitman Mineola Mineola Mineola Heritage Nursing Home in citizens die with some sort health through puppets at El habla español Quitman, gave an inspiring of dementia, with Alzhei- the Mineola Primary School. Quitman holiday tour and country store set Dec. 8 The Forever Young Activ- will give you a chance for a filled with handmade items ity Center (FYAC) annual door prize from the Coun- and homemade baked Amarina O’Byrne, FNP Linda Shelton, FNP Kristal Spencer, FNP Suzanne Terrell, FNP Tour of Homes will be Sun- try Store in the FYAC cen- goods from the Forever Mineola Quitman Quitman Quitman day, Dec. 8 from noon to 5 ter facility at 404 S. Main in Young volunteers. p.m. Quitman. Outside vendors will also Ticket prices are $10 in Country Store hours will have booths with a variety 844.606.DOCS advance and $12 the day also be from noon to 5 p.m. of merchandise. of the tour. Your ticket stub The Country Store will be

Jeffrey Yarbrough, FNP Mineola Mineola CC Thursday Scramble results Nov. 14 ChristusTrinityClinic.org 1st Place Goth, Robert Tullis #5 Don Hinesly 19-2919 Elroy Doggett, Carter Closest to pin: #9 Marty Eaton WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTIC JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 p.m., Quit- the hall. MINEOLA SCHOOL BOARD - third Monday, Admin. Bldg., QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – third Monday, 6 p.m. Adminis- man Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednesday and Loop 564, 7 p.m. dependent on schedule changes tration Building. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - first Monday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, educational pro- MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., City REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third Monday, ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Alba Commu- grams, entertainment, fellowship, Bingo and card games. 903- Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in November 11:30 a.m., Caroll Green Civic Center, Quitman. nity Center. 765-2956 763-8201 and December because of holidays. SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAWKINS - ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday every other FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday at noon, Quit- MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB - third fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. month, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone welcome. man. Monday, 5:30 p.m., high school lobby. SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club meets third ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 p.m., FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - first MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD - third Friday of odd month, 6:30 p.m., Richie’s Café in Winnsboro. high school library, 768-2472. Thursday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 903-569-6183. Public invited. 903-253-3635. ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tuesday, el- GED Test Support - each Thursday 4 - 6 p.m. concurrent with MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, dinner at TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley chapter, ementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. QISD calendar. Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quit- 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invited. 569-2608. Tuesdays on Mercy Ships campus, noon to 1 p.m. Call ahead ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m., man 903-975-5745 MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE – every other Saturday, 11 a.m., for room details 903-939-7000 or [email protected]. Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group Monday GIRLS SCOUTS MINEOLA TROOP 3 - 2nd & 4th Monday, 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 769-4024. TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Baptist noon.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. 5:30-7 p.m., Broad Street Church of Christ Annex, Mineola. All MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Mineola Country Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Saturday, Wood County girls kindergarten-12th grade welcome. Crystal Club. UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT - meet- 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. Arcand 903-705-2459 MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, 8:45 ings are held quarterly, 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday to be deter- ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. & Sat. HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and fourth a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and 8:45 a.m. mined at the Wood County Airport board room. 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street. Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Hainesville. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. 903-497-1162; Dominoes, cards, rummy VFW AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., Recruiting new AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT -first and third Tuesday at cube. members. 569-2228. Church, Mineola. the fire station at Holly Lake Ranch. MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD – Tuesday and Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke every AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth Tuesday, KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center Dog- beginners, intermediate 9 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. 7 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of Mineola. 903-569-6481. wood Room. MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD – third Wednesday at 1 WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - Second Tuesday, 6 All are invited. THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S THE p.m. and first and third Thursday at 10 a.m. p.m., Quitman Public Library. 903.967.7488, e-mail kayoung. AMERICAN LEGION BINGO every Thursday, 7 p.m., doors APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the MLOTA QUILT GUILD - first Thursday at 10 a.m. [email protected] open 5:30, 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, snack bar, 903-569-5965 church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. 903-569-3662. MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; business WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meeting, Mon- AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - first Tuesday, LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, 6:30 meeting fourth Monday. day, 2 p.m., Wood County Extension Office. 5:30 p.m., 201 West Broadway, in Winnsboro, 214-502-4496. p.m. 903-850-3858. MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 Wood County Aggie Moms - 1st Monday, 6 p.m. at Speakeasy APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store - Dog LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Monday, 6 p.m., Red p.m. Beginners are welcome. in Quitman (except in January, June, July and August), 903- Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacific Street, Mineola, Thursday-Sat- Dome Smokehouse, Quitman. MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook page. urday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (903) 569-1250 LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. Month- All levels welcome WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, third BOY SCOUT TROOP #36 QUITMAN – meets second and ly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 or 3069. MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD – first and third Tuesday, 1 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m., appraisal district office. Open to the public. fourth Sunday, 4:30 p.m., Scout House behind First United LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - rehearsals Thursdays Business meeting second Monday at 10:30 a.m. WOOD COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS – Methodist Church. Joe Degorostiza, 903-763-4127 at Mineola Middle School Band Room. 7 p.m. 903-569-2300. PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m., garden workday each Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon, all levels of Boy Scouts Troop 385 Mineola - Tuesdays 7 p.m., Mineola LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the Lake First Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program provided. experience welcome. Come at 8:45 a.m. in the kitchen of the Methodist Education Bldg. third floor. New boys/alums wel- Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 903-629-2114 Stinson House for coffee. 175 Gov Hogg Pkwy, Quitman – the come! Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - first Saturday, February, PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second Tuesday, 6 p.m. Mineola two-story white house behind the pavilion at Hogg Park. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble Baptist, May, August and November, Harold Simmons Community Cen- Civic Center. President Loraine Epps. WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - third first & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. ter, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all members and guests wel- Quilts of Valor group, Stitchin’ Angels, meet the last Wednes- Monday, 5:30 p.m. in the UT Health Quitman hospital board CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those with come. 903-569-0223. day of the month at 10:30 a.m., 1118 N. Pacific St., Mineola, to room (every three months). various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, 6:30-9 p.m., MEMORY CAFE, a time for stimulating memory, meets weekly make quilts for service members and veterans. WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every other Church on the Rock annex building at 302 S. Stephens. 903- on Thursday in the craft room at Holly Brook Baptist Church QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except when on Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. 903-763-2716. 497-6149 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is provided. Various activities field trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitmangardenclub@gmail. WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other month, DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Elizabeth are offered each week, including games, moderate exercise, com. All are welcome. third Monday, 6 p.m., depending exceptions. Wood County English enton chapter - first Saturday except June, July, August art, and music. People in the area are invited. There is no QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, Faith Justice Center courtroom. The public is invited. 903-569-3711 and December, 11 a.m. Harvest Acres Baptist Church, 1062 W charge. For more information call 903 769-2091 Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman. WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thursday, Quit- Loop 564, Mineola. 903-857-2461. MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 6 p.m., in QUITMAN LIONS CLUB - For meeting time and place call 903- man Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. www.woodcountydem.org 936- DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, John middle school band hall. All parents invited. 763-4126. 635-4656 Hogg, Sr. Chapter, 3rd Monday except June, July, August & MINEOLA LIONS CLUB – for information on meetings call 903- QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., UT Health WOOD COUNTY TX GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third Mon- December, 1 PM. Holly Hall, Holly Lake Ranch. 903-520-8697 638-1596. Quitman board room. 903-383-5075. day, January through May and September through November, EASTERN STAR - Quitman Chapter 695, 3rd Tues., dinner MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd Tues- QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thursday, noon, UT Health Quit- 7 p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger Community Room. 6:30 p.m., meeting 7:30. Flora Lodge in Quitman. 903-850- day, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion Building, man Community Room, N. Hwy. 37. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. 4822 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; city hall. Wood County Pct. 2 Constable Explorers – first Thursday, 6:30 EAST TEXAS WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS- first Friday at 10 p.m., Armed Texans Training Facility, 369 CR 2784, Mineola. a.m. at Quitman Public Library WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSO- UT Health Quitman - needs volunteers. Great opportunity to To add or change a listing to CIATION - third Monday, September-December, and Febru- meet people while helping your community. Contact Judy John- the calendar, email ary-April, 2 p.m. and in May at 5 p.m., Forever Young Activity son, 903-383-3433 Center, 402 S. Main St., Quitman. All retired school personnel FANNIE MARCHMAN GARDEN CLUB - third Wednesday, [email protected] are invited. September - May, Mineola Civic Center, 10 a.m. Visitors wel- YANTIS CITY COUNCIL – second Tuesday, 6 p.m., city hall. come. Angela Thompson, president, 903-316-0875 or [email protected] YANTIS SCHOOL BOARD – second Monday, 6 p.m., school FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - first Tuesday at the lodge or call 903-569-2442 cafeteria. hall, Highway 37, Quitman. Covered dish - 6:30 p.m., meeting YANTIS/LAKE FORK LIONS CLUB - second Thursday, 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each Thursday, 7 p.m. at or 903-763-4522 Yantis Community Center. 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With four pieces of prop- She suggested the board The city is working with a erty in its inventory, the consider seeking Requests prospect for the third prop- Mineola Economic Devel- for Qualifications from local erty, secured just recently opment Corp. board dis- real estate firms. off Hwy. 69 South. cussed ways to move them Establishing a policy to The fourth piece, in the in- onto the property tax rolls. govern future sales will also dustrial park off Blomberg One of the parcels is for be considered. St., is being considered for sale, the lot for the former The MEDC also pur- expansion by a tenant of the 1888 building in the down- chased property earlier this park. town area. year just west of the 1888 In the financial report, Mercy Rushing, MEDC lot off Commerce, which in- Rushing said sales tax in- executive director, said the cludes a parking lot to help come, which funds the city has received a few in- Quitman Future Farmers of America chapter won the district sweepstakes. (Courtesy photo) with traffic during down- EDC, continue to increase, quiries, but it never pro- town community events. with a double digit rise in ceeds past a phone call. It also includes some facil- November. Quitman FFA students win district sweepstakes The property is listed for ities, and Rushing said the So far this calendar Quitman FFA is the Min- Senior Chapter Conduct- baud. $39,500 and has a large sign city has been approached year the city has received eola District Sweepstakes ing: Shelby Hayes. Lex- Public Relations: Avery on the corner of Johnson about an idea to turn it into $2,032,895 in sales tax in- Winner, advancing eight ie Wilson, Alyssa Creed, von Reyn, Ava Burroughs, and Commerce. an entertainment venue. come, and one-third of that teams and individuals to Aleigh Farnham, Brooklyn Lucy Brannon and Matthew But the commercial prop- The city has already made goes to the EDC. the area contest this week Marcee. Sydney Reid, and Smith. at Texas State Technical Col- Marcus Pollard. FFA Broadcasting: Mason lege in Marshall. Junior Skills: Macy Fra- Reynolds, Jentri Jackson and Mineola school board OKs using district fields Here is the breakdown: zier, Reagan Hornaday and Lucy Brannon/ Greenhand Skills first; Kameran Farnham. Junior Chapter Conduct- Greenhand Chapter Con- Senior Skills: Jentri Jack- ing: Kennedi Elmore, Ken- for youth soccer association 2020 seasons ducting third; Senior Skills son, Jordyn Blalock and Julia ley Carr, Joisalyn Tarno, Kei- second; Senior Chapter Simpkins. ana Davis, Mattison Smith, By AMANDA DUNCAN of better playing surfaces, Mineola Primary and Conducting second; Senior Ag Issues: Sarah Smith, Lila Park, Logan Simpkins, [email protected] and offset the cost of field Middle Schools will have Creed, Brooklyn Marcee Lindsay Hornaday, Keeley Maddie Fetterolf and Kinlee maintenance for the district. use of soccer association second; Radio Broadcasting Glidewell, Rhianna Brad- Baker. The Mineola Soccer Asso- The Mineola Soccer Asso- goals and nets year-round second; Ag Issues second; shaw, Justin Matthews, Ken- Senior Creed Speaking: ciation has a new home. ciation will have use of the during recess and PE peri- and Public Relations third. nedi Howle and Chris Chi- Brooklyn Marcee. The Mineola ISD board fields and goals for practic- ods. of trustees unanimous- es and Saturday scheduled The soccer association ly approved a facility use games. They will provide has been using fields at the County commissioners declare Wood proposal prepared by Shel- all equipment and maintain Mineola Civic Center but by Turner, Mineola High the playing surfaces, as well had sought an alternative second amendment sanctuary county School Soccer coach, at the as compensate for weekly after that usage had come Monday night meeting. mowing in the form of $200 into question. Recently the By LARRY TUCKER are not these knee-jerk re- Commissioners voted The soccer association will paid monthly in-season. two groups had established [email protected] actions taking place that’s unanimously in favor of the have use of the field directly The soccer association guidelines to use the civic going to take away guns or resolution. behind the Mineola Middle will carry liability insurance center fields for the spring A packed courtroom of take away guns from peo- In another matter, com- School during their spring through North Texas Soccer with the understanding that citizens was on hand as ple without due process. missioners voted unani- and fall seasons beginning and US youth soccer, and more permanent facilities Wood County became the We intend to uphold the mously to abandon and on Feb. 1. work closely with MISD would be sought. 13th of 254 Texas counties Constitution and you are vacate Wood County Road The goal is to provide to schedule around school Among the requirements to approve a resolution de- not going to utilize us as a 1125. quality practice facilities for events. Saturday facility was to seek status as a claring the county as a sec- county to enforce unrealis- Sabine River Authority the Mineola High School use, including the prima- 501(c)3 non-profit, some- ond amendment sanctuary tic and illegal laws.” Division Manager Bill Kir- soccer teams and communi- ry school gym restrooms, thing that won’t be needed county. During the public forum by sought the action. ty members, grow Mineola will be overseen by Mineo- to use the school district Wood County Sheriff at the beginning of the meet- “Wood County Road Soccer Association through la Soccer Association board fields. Tom Castloo encouraged ing, Stephanie McCormick 1125 runs between FM 288 the quality and availability members. commissioners to approve of Winnsboro asked the and our heavy equipment the resolution. commissioners to table the shop and the dam by the trade. value in where we may be “I come before you this second amendment matter Quitman water treatment “We have that opportuni- able to get. There is nothing morning in support of all until citizens have become plant. Sabine River Author- CTE ty here. I encourage you to binding in this. There’s no the Bill of Rights, but espe- more informed and edu- ity is the only one on either From page 1 take the long view and leap way to say we will definitely cially I came this morning cated about the resolution. side of the road. We are the of faith to benefit students do it.” to talk about the second Terry Horn of Quitman and only ones tearing it up so and commitment from Min- here,” said Hebron. The resolution states, “The amendment. Now we have Chana Gail Willis spoke in it seems only right that we eola ISD,” said Ruffin. She also spoke on how a MISD board of trustees rec- got people screaming with favor of the resolution and should be the ones fixing City council member Greg CTE regional hub could af- ognizes the increasing need these shootings that have encouraged commissioners it,” Kirby said. “If we could Hollen said he wanted to fect the area judicially. for CTE programs, and the happened throughout the to adopt the resolution. relieve the county of this make sure the school board “A lot of young people end opportunity to join resources country that something has The resolution did state burden it would benefit us recognizes the total commit- up in misdemeanor court. with the city of Mineola Eco- got to be done,” Castloo the commissioners “will in being able to improve our ment the city council, the Many times, these kids ar- nomic Development Cor- said. “Something does need not authorize or appropri- security because we have mayor and administration poration and Tyler Junior to be done. Morality needs ate government funds, re- had thefts in the past in our has to furthering the CTE en’t college material. If they College. It recognizes the to be taught again. What sources, employees, agen- heavy equipment shop. We approach. had a skill, trade, internship or guaranteed job, we would value in allowing neighbor- we actually need is for peo- cies, contractors, buildings, could remove that heavy “We do indeed value and not see as many young peo- ing districts to partner with ple to support what our detention centers or offices equipment shop from easy need a partnership with the ple in the county courts.” our district allowing more founding fathers, the smart- for the purpose of enforcing eyesight.” school for the long term. We Interim MISD Superinten- opportunities for MISD stu- est group of people ever to laws that unconstitutionally Commissioners also ap- are putting funding and re- assemble, to insure these infringe on the rights of the proved for a like-kind trade dent Randy Hancock said dents as well as other dis- sources to that,” Hollen said. the importance of a CTE tricts. It recognizes this is the rights are not trampled on. citizens of Wood County to in for four new vehicles for In the past, when bonds We want to make sure there keep and bear arms.” the sheriff’s department. program is obvious and the time to maximize the oppor- for school expansion have board recognizes the need tunity with a renewed in- been on the docket for vot- to begin taking steps toward terest in the CTE programs Open house planned at new county annex ing, they have not passed. the future, but there are a lot from both the state and fed- Vic Savelli said those bonds of pieces to a decision of this eral legislatures. Therefore, An open house for the 154 between Stephens and conduct elections and hold didn’t have community sup- magnitude. MISD resolves to pursue the new Wood County Annex in Goodwin Streets). It houses election worker training. port because of economic “This resolution is a mov- creation and development Quitman will be held Nov. the Elections Office, Early The annex was successfully issues, but the CTE program ing toward all of the things of a regional CTE center to 21 from 10 a.m.-noon. Cook- Voting Facility and Informa- used for the Constitutional does have community sup- that eventually get this serve the students of MISD ies and punch will be served. tion Technology Dept. The Amendment early voting port. He believes a bond board and this community and neighboring districts.” The annex is located at Elections Office has a larger Oct. 21-Nov. 1 with 2,000 package would pass over- to the ultimate decision,” he Hancock also pointed out 200 W. Bermuda (Hwy. space within which to work, voters using the facility. whelmingly because of the said. “The resolution is not that the new superintendent, demand for local skilled la- to make an ultimate decision who will be hired on or be- HBB Church announces Thanksgiving schedule bor. at all. None of us in the room fore Feb. 3, will have to buy Wood County Judge Lucy are prepared to do that at into the CTE program and Holly Brook Baptist no activities or evening ser- and activities will resume Hebron compared CTE to this point. The intention is to be involved in its expansion. Church, Hawkins, has an- vices that day. The church on Sunday, Nov. 24. European education. In show everyone that we rec- All candidates so far have nounced its schedule for the and Family Life Center will Call the church office for Europe, the education sys- ognize the value of what’s referenced CTE and show Thanksgiving holiday. The be closed Thanksgiving more informationt, 903-769- tem starts students early on coming from you all. This experience and wisdom in church will close at noon Day and the Friday follow- 2091. The web site is www. team of eight recognizes the the program. on Nov. 27. There will be ing. Normal hours, services, hollybrookbaptist.org. their chosen path, college or

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MLOTA guild members who participated in the Arms of Hope project are Gaye McNette, Betty Napier, Lorine West, Kathy Grabill, Carol Joyce, Reta Myers, Mary Fette and Juawiece Campbell. The finishing machine quilting work was done by Joann Jones, and the material was donated by Lynn Astumian, a member of the Guild. (Courtesy photo) Janet Toto, executive director of Mercy Mall, has been feeding those in need for eight years. GW Loughmiller has been MLOTA, Bible class team to assist with quilts consistently volunteering for two years, dedicating his time and energy to blessing others. (Monitor photo by Amanda Duncan) The Mineola League of has delivered baskets load- reer, Right Start, and Out- the Arts Quilt Guild recent- ed with housekeeping ba- reach ministry programs, ly presented 12 handmade sics, personal items, chil- Arms of Hope is committed quilts with matching pil- dren’s activities and toys, to providing a safe haven Multiple organizations step into the gap low cases to the Ladies’ Bi- sewing kits, first aid kits, and Christian environment. ble Class of Mineola Broad tool kits, and more to the By leading them to lives of Street Church of Christ. Arms of Hope Together sustaining and productive in fight against hunger in Wood County The quilts will be a wel- Program. citizenship, Arms of Hope come addition to the year- Arms of Hope is a not- helps children and single By AMANDA DUNCAN always needing volunteers Donations do not deter- ly gift the ladies present to for-profit Christian care mothers avoid homeless- [email protected] to assist on the sales floor mine how many get served. Arms of Hope, formally organization that assists ness, poverty, abuse and and with the heavy lifting People in need come from known as Boles Children’s children and single-mother neglect. With a large percent of of food for the pantry. all over, and no one gets Home, in Quinlan. families in need. Through The Broad Street Church Wood County residents The Mineola Bread of turned away. For over 15 years, the its Residential Child Care, ladies group will be deliver- living at or below the pov- Life Food Pantry, located at “We see a need and it’s Broad Street Ladies class Together, College and Ca- ing the baskets in January. erty level, hunger is an 1001 E. McDonald, has no fulfilled. We always have ever-present problem. Ac- geographical requirements enough,” says Toto. cording to Feeding Ameri- for recipients. It is open on Mineola Rosehill Baptist Community Thanksgiving ca, one in five people strug- the first and third Tuesdays Church Food Pantry dis- gle with hunger in East from 1-4 p.m., with recip- tributes food twice monthly Texas. During the holiday ients coming as early at 10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Recipi- meals and services planned time, that need seems to in- a.m. to sign up. ents in the Mineola zip code tensify. Bread of Life depends on can receive food on the sec- QUITMAN Pantry will be taken to help the family for fellowship Several organizations, donations and income from ond Wednesday, and recip- Quitman First Baptist the ministry continue to and food. All volunteers are such as Mineola Kindness its monthly fundraising ients in all other zip codes Church gets the early jump serve the community. welcome. Kottage, Mineola Bread of breakfast to purchase food can come on the fourth on Thanksgiving dinners. YANTIS WINNSBORO Life Ministries, Quitman from East Texas Food Bank Wednesday. There are no The church, located at 301 The Yantis-Lake Fork The 10th Annual Richie’s Mercy Mall and Rosehill and continue operations. other qualifications. E. Lane Street, is having a Lions Club will be host- Thanksgiving dinner will Baptist Church Food Bank Steve Ogueri, executive Rosehill Baptist wants to free dinner and open house ing its 15th Annual Free be served at their location in have opened with the sole director of Bread of Life, can connect with those in need Saturday, Nov. 23 from 11 Thanksgiving Meal for the Winnsboro at 301 East Coke purpose of helping those in be reached at 903-405-0064 more than just handing out a.m. to 2 p.m. community. The event will Road. The free dinner will need. for more information or to a box of food to go. While It will be a come and go take place in the Yantis ISD be served on Thanksgiving The Kindness Kottage is make a donation. recipients are waiting for affair for the whole family Cafeteria on Thanksgiv- Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. a non-profit Christian or- The Quitman Mercy Mall, their box to be packaged with activities and games ing Day Thursday, Nov. 28 Although the dinners are ganization that has served a non-profit organization, based on their family size, for all ages to enjoy. There from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. free to everyone, donations the area for 36 years with distributes food every sec- they can enjoy a hot meal or will be 42 domino games, There will be a traditional are accepted and the money its monthly food pantry ond Friday from 9:30-11 snack prepared by volun- corn hole and ping pong as Thanksgiving meal includ- each year is given to some- and emergency assistance a.m. and every Saturday teers from the church. well as nice door prizes giv- ing turkey and ham with all one in the community who program. The only require- from 10-noon, serving be- Donations of food and en away. the trimmings. is in need. Also each year, ment to receive assistance is tween 60-120 families week- money for operating costs The church is also provid- The Yantis-Lake Fork Li- Richie’s employees donate to live in the Mineola school ly. come from community ing transportation for those ons hosts this luncheon as their pay on Thanksgiving district. However, they will There are no geographical members and businesses. who don’t have a ride to the a service to the community Day to the beneficiaries. serve anyone one time and requirements. Recipients Mineola Brookshire’s of- church. For information or for those who may be alone This year in Winnsboro direct them to assistance for qualify based on their in- ten donates bread and des- to get a ride call 903-763- during this holiday. Come there are three recipients their location. come and state guidelines. serts, and the food program 4142. and share a delicious meal including two-year-old Kindness Kottage assis- Janet Toto, executive direc- that operates out of Sum- Faith Baptist Church is and good fellowship. There Caston Stewart who has tance program hours are tor of Mercy Mall, says the mit Heights Fellowship in having a community ser- is no reservation needed been diagnosed with stage Mon.-Fri. 9-3:30. The food application process is easy, Hawkins donates meat for vice and dinner on Sunday, and no charge for the meal. three neuroblastoma. He amount given through the quick and permanent. the food boxes. Nov. 24 beginning at 6 p.m. However, donations are al- has already endured two pantry is based on the num- During the holidays, Mer- Rosehill Baptist Food The message will be deliv- ways welcome. surgeries and four rounds ber of people in the family cy Mall tries to do holiday Pantry volunteers have be- ered by Pastor David Cook MINEOLA of chemotherapy. and is available every 30 meals, but resources are not come experts at bartering of Myrtle Springs Baptist First United Methodist The second recipient is days. always available for Christ- for needed food, and they Church. Worship will be Church is having its annual Brenda Ratzliff-Lester, a The Kindness Kottage re- mas. As a partner of East receive strong support from lead by Jarrod Yeager of Thanksgiving Day lunch at Winnsboro resident who sale store, open Mon.-Fri. Texas Food Bank Feeding First Christian Church in Faith Baptist Church. Pas- the Ministry Center at 612 was diagnosed with endo- 9-4 and Sat. 9-1, supports America program, Mercy Mineola as well. tor Ken Otwell of First As- Newsom Street. Lunch will metrial uterine cancer. the food pantry and assis- Mall gets its food from re- “We thank God for op- sembly of God, Pastor Keefe be served on Nov. 28 from The third recipient is a fa- tance program. It accepts tail store donations and by portunities to help others,” Cropper of First United 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ther and son who have both donations of lightly used rescuing food that is close to says Jeff Thompson, pastor Methodist Church and Pas- Rev. Fraser Lawton of lost the use of their legs. clothing and items, and is expiring. of Rosehill Baptist. tor David Hartley of Living St. Dunstan’s Episcopal in The father, Vicente Reyes, Waters Fellowship will also Mineola will deliver a mes- was in a car accident earlier have roles in the service. sage. this year his son, Jose Reyes, Holly Brook filling shoe boxes for S. Texas children A special offering for the Lunch is free but dona- lost both legs to diabetes. A group from Holly Brook bought small gifts to fill 24. Caring and Sharing Food tions are accepted. Bring They are in need of a handi- Baptist Church, Hawkins, “shoe boxes” for the chil- Call the church office cap-accessible driveway. will take gifts to South dren. for more information. The The Richie’s in Grand Sa- Texas for children of Good The ministry is an annu- church is located at 3219 line at 204 North Green St. Shepherd Baptist Church al activity for Holly Brook. S. FM 2869, Hawkins; tele- (Hwy. 80) is also having a in Brownsville and two or- The shoe boxes will be de- phone 903-769-2091. The free dinner on Thanksgiv- phanages in Matamoros, livered Dec. 10-12. The shoe Web site is www.holly- ing Day from 11 a.m. to 2 Mexico. boxes are to be returned, brookbaptist.org p.m. Holly Brook adults have filled, to the church by Nov. MEALS ON WHEELS THIS WEEK’S MENUS: Hamilot Providing Anywhere From... Friday, Nov. 22 - Country Fried Steak with Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Spiced Mixed Fruit, Dinner Roll, Milk Shower Chairs, Dental Monday, Nov. 25 - Lemon Pepper Fish, Wild Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Carnival C. Gene Hamil, DDS Cookie, Milk, Tartar Sauce complete family dentistry Tuesday, Nov. 26 - Beef with Gravy and Free Exams & 2nd Opinions Peppers, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Hot Spiced Peaches, Wheat Bread, Milk Get ready for the holidays Wednesday, Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving Meal) - Sliced Turkey Breast with Turkey Gravy, with a new smile! 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Mineola Police Report Wood County Sheriff’s Report The man was transported by the Nov. 11 Nov. 6 contact with the homeowner and from the reporting party. This Nov. 7 officer to a local motel. 9:05 a.m. An employee at 1:11 a.m. Deputies were dis- determined it was an accident. case has been forwarded to in- 6:15 a.m. Officers responded 5:16 p.m. A dispute was report- Chevron reported receiving re- patched to Hwy. 80 near Mineola 2:56 p.m. Deputies were dis- vestigators. to a death investigation on Syc- ed between a man and a woman peated phone calls from another for a dispute. Deputies spoke with patched to CR 3875 near Mine- 8:03 p.m. Deputies went out on amore St. of a 57 year old man over property at the residence. employee’s family members. The all parties involved and cleared ola about a fraud. This case has an arrest/warrant service to Fran- found deceased by family mem- An officer responded and deter- situation was handled internally. the incident. been forwarded to investigators. cis St. in Mineola. Roy Rogers, bers at his residence. Justice of mined this to be a civil matter be- 10:07 a.m. An officer respond- 9:58 a.m. Deputies spoke with 3:22 p.m. Deputies were dis- 36, of Mineola, was arrested for the Peace Pct. 2 Janae Holland tween the two. ed to the train depot when it was the reporting party about a terror- patched to CR 3812 near Haw- an outstanding warrant. pronounced the man deceased Nov. 9 reported that a passenger was istic threat on Hwy. 80 near Min- kins for a dispute. Parties were Nov. 12 from natural causes after a long 9:18 a.m. An officer assisted refusing to leave the depot. An eola. Deputies gave the reporting separated for the day. 2:08 a.m. Deputies were dis- battle with health issues. Wood County S.O. on a traffic officer responded and spoke with party advice and cleared the in- 10:33 p.m. Deputies respond- patched to Center St. in Alba 5:19 p.m. A disturbance was re- stop on Loop 564. the passenger and determined cident. ed to a suspicious person on about shots fired. This case is ported in the yard at a residence 12:29 p.m. A resident on Ed- they needed a place to stay over- 10:05 p.m. Deputies conduct- Loop 564 near Mineola. Deputies active. on North Johnson St. Officers wards St. reported some family night. The officer got the person a ed a traffic stop on FM 14 near located the individual and provid- 10:09 a.m. Deputies were dis- Hawkins; Michael Curry, 38, of ed a courtesy transport. spoke with the parties involved. members having a verbal distur- room at the motel through Minis- patched to Hwy. 37 near Winns- One party had already left and bance at her residence. An officer Hawkins, was arrested for driving Nov. 9 boro about criminal trespass. terial Alliance. while intoxicated with an open al- 8:45 a.m. Deputies were dis- the other parties stated it was just responded to the residence and 4:48 p.m. A dog bite was re- Deputies issued a criminal tres- an argument. spoke with the parties involved. coholic container. patched to Hwy. 80 near Mineola pass warning and cleared the ported on Phillips St. when a vis- Nov. 7 about an assault. This case has 5:54 p.m. A welfare concern The officer informed the two the itor at a residence was bit on the incident. was reported by a man in refer- situation was a civil matter. 9:05 a.m. Deputies were dis- been forwarded to investigators. 8:49 p.m. Deputies spoke with back of the calf by the family dog. patched to PR 5295 near Yantis 5:34 p.m. Deputies were dis- ence to his sister picking up their 1:04 p.m. A burn violation was the reporting party concerning a The dog was quarantined at the about a possible violation of a patched to CR 4430 near Winns- mom and leaving with her. The reported on Carolyn St. An officer dispute on CR 2280 near Mine- shelter. protective order. Deputies spoke boro,about an assault. This case family member reported that the spoke with the residents and had ola. Deputies gave the reporting Nov. 12 with all parties and determined no has been forwarded to investiga- vehicle was sitting at McDonald’s them put out the fire. party advice and cleared the in- 8:10 a.m. An officer assisted offense occurred. tors. for a long period of time. An of- 3:23 p.m. A woman reported cident. a stranded motorist that need- 3:39 p.m Deputies conducted a 6:17 p.m. Deputies were dis- ficer checked on the occupants that an ex-boyfriend picked up 10:30 p.m. Deputies were dis- ed their battery jumped off on traffic stop on FM 515 near Yan- patched to FM 14 near Quitman, and determined they were just her medication without her per- tis. Nathan Potter, 25, of Yantis, about a possible assault. Dep- patched to Hwy. 154 near Yantis talking and everything was fine. mission at the pharmacy. This is Greenville Ave. about suspicious circumstances. 8:11 p.m. An officer checked on was arrested for possession of a uties spoke with all parties in- 8:00 p.m. A welfare concern under investigation. controlled substance. volved and cleared the incident. Deputies located the suspicious a suspicious male and female at was reported in reference to a 7:15 p.m. A wallet was turned in Nov. 8 Nov. 10 activity and cleared the incident. man walking in the roadway and that was found on the side of the the train depot, but determined 4:56 a.m. Deputies were dis- 7:05 p.m. Deputies were dis- Total Jail Count –132 inmates appeared to be stumbling. Offi- roadway on East Broad St. The they were just stargazing. patched to CR 4864 near Winns- patched to CR 2195 near Quit- –110 males and 22 females. cers located the subject that was wallet was returned to the owner. 11:05 p.m. Officers assisted boro concerning an inquest. A man about an alarm. Deputies Sheriff Tom Castloo would like intoxicated. Richard Gregory, 56 Nov. 10 EMS at a residence on Landers male, 52, was found deceased in made contact with the homeown- to remind everyone…if you have of Mineola was arrested for public 5:29 p.m. A verbal disturbance St. The resident refused transport his residence. The justice of the er and determined it was an ac- any information on these or any intoxication. was reported at a residence on by EMS. peace arrived and no autopsy cident. other crimes, please contact the Nov. 8 Landers St. Officers determined it Nov. 13 was ordered. 10:40 p.m. Deputies were dis- Wood County Sheriff’s Office at 10:00 a.m. A resident on Syca- to be a civil argument over some 1:42 a.m. A suspicious person 1:37 p.m. Deputies were dis- patched to CR 3494 near Haw- 903-763-2201 or Crime Stoppers at 903-763-CASH. more St. reported a check stolen property the mother was refusing was reported walking in and out patched to FM 2869 near Haw- kins about to an assault. This Contact the Wood County Sher- from his residence and forged. to give to her daughter. of the Edward Jones business kins about an abandoned vehicle. case has been forwarded to in- iff’s Office if you notice any suspi- The resident reported he believed 6:26 p.m. An officer assisted a on E. Broad St. The officer made Deputies located the vehicle and vestigators. cleared the incident. Nov. 11 cious vehicles or activity around the theft to be from a known per- stranded motorist by giving them contact and determined the per- 2:35 p.m. Deputies were dis- 12:56 p.m. Deputies were dis- your neighborhood. Please be son. This is under investigation. a ride to work. son to be working late. patched to Loop 564 near Mineo- patched to PR 6965 near Alba aware of your surroundings. 12:21 p.m. Officers assisted 11:49 a.m. A business on E. 11:17 p.m. A stranded motorist la about an alarm. Deputies made about a theft. Money was stolen Broad St. reported a suspicious on W. Broad was assisted by an EMS at Goodwill when a custom- person walking back and forth officer who transported them to er had a medical issue. The man in the parking lot. An officer re- get fuel at the convenience store was transported to the hospital by sponded to speak with the man. and back to their vehicle. EMS. Quitman ISD opts out of summer feeding program citing transportation hazards By LARRY TUCKER The district is a wide school year,” Assistant Su- [email protected] spread rural community, perintendent Christopher and some students live as Mason noted. Quitman ISD will opt out far as 20 plus miles from the Lauren Doan, municipal of the Texas summer feed- district feeding site. judge for the city of Quit- ing program for school- The board approved all man, explained how the city aged children. QISD’s 544 votes for Dr. is able to present money to The school board ap- John Johnson for the Wood the district from the city. proved the Texas Summer County Appraisal District’s “Every fiscal year we col- Mandate waiver request board of directors. lect a fee on certain types Monday. The board approved of citations from the city The QISD requested the $19,307 to purchase read- police department such as waiver due to transporta- ing curriculum from Heine- passing a school bus. An tion obstacles which hinder mann Publishing for Quit- extra $25 fee is added to the the program operations. In man Elementary School citation and that is put in the city of Quitman there for kindergarten through an account and that money are no sidewalks or cross- second grade. The money is is given to the school at the walks and no city transpor- budgeted but needed board end of the fiscal year,” Doan tation. approval because the pur- said. “This year I believe it Children who live within chase exceeded $10,000. was $400. The court is hap- walking distance of feeding The board approved TEA py to give that to the school sites would be walking in waivers of certifications for to be used in any way that hazardous conditions to the two teachers who are com- helps the schools and the Winners in the Mineola Pilot Club’s patriotic contest were (back from left) Aerien Harshman, Milo Reed, Victoria Ar- sites. pleting the teacher certifi- classroom.” guijo, and Austin Dudley; and (front) Wyatt Salonen, Josiah Stapp, Cason Peeples, James Duncan and Audree Holland. All the district’s school cation process. They will be Prior to the action agenda, To instill the importance of patriotism, the Pilot Club of Mineola holds a contest each year with students at Mineola bus routes are considered certified by the end of the the board honored several Elementary School in the third, fourth and fifth grades. The students draw patriotic posters or write essays or poems hazardous under state year. businesses for standing up which they read following a dinner, during which their parents and teachers, as well as any veteran attending were guidelines, which allows “They are making great and supporting the QISD. recognized. Below, Cason Peeples reads his entry which won the overall prize as Christine Spofford holds the micro- the district to receive state progress. These were both The recognitions were in phone for him. Cason also was part of the Veteran’s Day program at the high school. funding to transport stu- late hires for us. I don’t see accord with the Texas As- dents living closer than any issue with either one sociation of School Boards two miles from campuses of them finishing their cer- Business (TASB) Recogni- during the school year. tification by the end of the tion Program.

YANTIS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES — GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2019

10 50 98 Data Debt Other Total Control General Service Governmental Governmental Codes Fund Fund Funds Funds REVENUES 5700 Local and Intermediate Sources $ 3,249,340 $ 245,683 $ 85,327 $ 3,580,350 5800 State Program Revenues 690,022 38 31,034 721,094 5900 Federal Program Revenues 17,742 - 300,479 318,221

5020 Total Revenues $ 3,957,104 $ 245,721 $ 416,840 $ 4,619,665

EXPENDITURES Current: 0011 Instruction $ 2,077,217 $ - $ 150,390 $ 2,227,607 0012 Instructional Resources and Media Services 7,477 - - 7,477 0013 Curriculum and Staff Development 559 - - 559 0023 School Leadership 189,494 - 2,029 191,523 0031 Guidance, Counseling and Evaluation Services 3,461 - - 3,461 0033 Health Services 58,849 - 507 59,356 0034 Student (Pupil) Transportation 115,257 - - 115,257 0035 Food Services - - 212,564 212,564 0036 Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activities 107,317 - 26,195 133,512 0041 General Administration 268,679 - 1,015 269,694 0051 Plant Maintenance and Operations 407,531 - 2,536 410,067 0052 Security and Monitoring Service 65,958 - 507 66,465 0053 Data Processing Services 117,683 - 507 118,190 Submit crime tips to P3TIPS.com 0071 Principal on Long-term Debt - 150,000 - 150,000 0072 Interest on Long-term Debt - 21,450 - 21,450 Tipsters may remain anonymous 0073 Debt Issuance Cost and Fees - 350 - 350 0093 Payments for Shared Service Arrangements 110,565 - - 110,565 0099 Other Intergovernmental Charges 81,244 - - 81,244

6030 Total Expenditures $ 3,611,291 $ 171,800 $ 396,250 $ 4,179,341 1100 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over Coleman Bail Bond Expenditures $ 345,813 $ 73,921 $ 20,590 $ 440,324

OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) 7915 Transfers In $ - $ - $ 12,440 $ 12,440 8911 Transfers Out (12,440) - - (12,440) 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 7080 Net Other Financing Sources (Uses) $ (12,440) $ - $ 12,440 $ - 1200 Net Changes in Fund Balances $ 333,373 $ 73,921 $ 33,030 $ 440,324 903.763.4844 0100 Fund Balances - Beginning (September 1) 1,721,460 720,224 29,351 2,471,035 24 Hour Service 3000 Fund Balances - Ending (August 31) $ 2,054,833 $ 794,145 $ 62,381 $ 2,911,359 Credit Terms Available 6A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019 Obituaries PATRICIA ANN RODGERS Tammy Mitchell, Justino Lopez, Dr. Loui Gatdula, Dr. Tif- Mr. Spurgeon passed away Wednes- 1937-2019 fany Egbe, Dr. James L. May, and many other fine associ- day, Nov. 13, 2019, in a Tyler hospice Patricia Ann Rodgers, 81 of Mineola, ates. facility. passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 A celebration of life service is planned near his home in He was born on Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Longview. She was born on Dec. 10, Mineola after the Thanksgiving holiday. His ashes will be 1948, in Gainesville to the late James 1937 in Kimball, Tenn. to the late Ed- interred at Byodo-In Temple, Kaneohe, Hawaii. In lieu of and Louella Belle McBroom Spurgeon. ward Morrison and Martha Jane Hud- flowers, donations may be offered to the East Texas Food He married Carol Janene Davis in Hous- son Morrison. She was a longtime mem- Bank. God’s peace be with you always. ton on Nov. 21, 1972. He served in the ber of Harvest Acres Baptist Church in U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. Mineola and a retired typist. KELSEY LYNN COWLEY Robert had lived in Golden for 36 years She was preceded in death by her par- 2002-2019 and was an electrician in the petroleum industry. He was a ents; husband, Bob Rodgers; brother, Ed Funeral services for Kelsey Lynn Cow- member of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. Morrison and sister, Edna Lusk. ley, 17, of Alba were held at 2 p.m., Sat- Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Janene Spurgeon Patsy is survived by her sister and caregiver, Betty Kiel- urday, Nov. 16, 2019, at Amazing Grace of Golden; daughters, Kimberly Turner of Lindale, Lori horn of Longview; brother, James Morrison of Signal Fellowship Church, Alba, under direc- and husband Tim Alexander of Tyler, and Patricia and Mountain, Tenn.; sons, Roland Rodgers of Grand Saline tion of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, husband Troy Henry of Tyler; brother, John and wife Gina and Eric Rodgers; along with several nieces, nephews, and Alba, with Bro. Byron George officiat- Spurgeon of Whitesboro; sisters, Sonja Vaughn of Mineola, great nieces and nephews. ing. Sharon Dettling of Cleveland and Sue Dedek of Marietta, Visitation was held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 from Burial was in Emory City Cemetery, Okla. 2-3 p.m. at Beaty Funeral Home 5320 S. State Hwy. 37 Min- Emory. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Spur- eola. Service followed at 3 p.m. with Rev. David Burcham Kelsey passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, geon, and nephew Aaron Spurgeon. conducting. Interment was at Roselawn Memorial Garden 2019, in Alba. Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, www. in Mineola. She was born Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, in Sulphur Springs toysfortots.org or Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University to Toby Justin Cowley and Misty Dawn Lively. She had Blvd., Tyler, TX 75701. SAM P. HOOPER, JR. lived in Alba the past four years. Kelsey always loved hors- 1948-2019 es and was a student at Alba-Golden High School where DOLORES JEAN SPAUGH HYDE Sam P. Hooper, Jr., Ph.D. lost his life to cancer on Nov. 11, she enjoyed playing sports. 1936-2019 2019. He was 71. He was born in Nacogdoches and raised Survivors include her father, Toby Cowley, Alba, and Graveside services for Dolores Jean Spaugh Hyde, 83, of throughout Texas, completing his B.A. at Austin College mother, Misty Lively, Alba; step mother, Megan Cowley, Pasadena, were scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, and his doctorate at Baylor University. A clinical psycholo- Texarkana; step father, Todd Riley, Alba; brothers, Kaden 2019 at Salem Cemetery. gist for over 40 years, Dr. Hooper worked first as a clinical Riley and Kaleb Riley both of Alba; sisters, Katlynn Bryant, Mrs. Hyde passed away Nov. 17, 2019 in Pasadena. She psychologist in Midland and in later years taught graduate Emory, and Paislee Cowley, Texarkana; nephew, Brantley was born Jan. 26, 1936, in the Bright Star Community of medical education at Texas Tech, UT Southwestern, and Bow, Emory; grandparents, Eddie and Susan Lively, Em- Rains County to Bynum and Jewel Fuller Spaugh. She Christus GSMC. ory, and Todd and Diane White, Rowlett; great-grandpar- spent her early years in Alba where she graduated from A kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man of ents, Felix and Faye Byrd, Tyler, and Sue Caldwell, Emory; Alba High School, Class of 1954. She was an avid basketball keen intellect and insight, he devoted his life to the relief and numerous other relatives and friends. player in her younger years, scoring 40 points in a single of suffering. He loved cooking, was a voracious reader and She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, game. She also loved to play golf and to entertain friends had a hilarious wit. Tommy and Sue Cowley. and family. She had lived in the Houston area for the last He is preceded in death by his father, Sam Sr.; Drs. Ed- Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 65 years where she was a member of Southside Church of ward and Melinda Wortz; wife, Margaret Lee Chambers; Christ in Pasadena. Dolores was preceded in death by her and good friend, George Jordan. He is survived and be- ROBERT RICHARD SPURGEON parents; brother, Kenneth Spaugh; sister, Georgia Timpani; loved by his family and family of friends: his wife of 25 1948-2019 and son-in-law, David Crawford. years, Kathryn Wortz; his mother, Mary Beth Ferguson; his Services for Robert Richard Spurgeon, 71, of Golden, Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Leon Hyde children, Mary Margaret, Laura, Marissa, Melissa, Rachel were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 at Pilgrim Rest of Pasadena; son, Marc Hyde and wife Gayle of Pasade- and Matthew; his grandchildren, Alex, Barbara and Mag- No. 2 Baptist Church, Golden, under the direction of Wil- na; two daughters, Gina Hyde Soto and husband John and gie; as well as brothers, Mark, Terry and S. Patrick. He is son-Bartley Funeral Home of Alba, with Bro. Louis Stre- Gayla Hyde Crawford, all of Pasadena; brother, Dwain also survived by dear friends Jennifer O’Neil, Dr. Emman- hlow, officiating. Spaugh and wife Loretta of Bellville; six grandchildren; five uel Elueze, Alice and David White, Dr. Ivan Pawlowicz, Burial was in Pilgrim Rest No. 2 Cemetery, Golden. great-grandchildren; and numerous relatives and friends. Alba-Golden Elementary Honor Roll ALL AS don, Beau Rodriguez, Lydia Joseph Leon, Starlita Lewis, 2nd grade – Lane Allen, Spann, Hollie Sparks, Tripp Andrew Neal, Lawson Ollive, Blaine Bobo, Adelaide Bo- Spier, Dalyn Standifer, Lillie Cayden Pepperman, Kent hannan, Colt Brewer, Maecy Sutton, Danna Vazquez, Lexi Perkins, Codi Posey, Taryn Burge, Taelynn Byron, Jae- Wells, Piper Young. Ralph, Clayton Reeves, Na- lynn Carter, Damien Castillo, 3rd Grade – Ethan Allen, talie Richardson, Briana Ring- Tenley Castloo, Rylan Coo- Mckenzie Baldwin, Elijah gold, Easton Samples, Car- per, Trinity Derrick, Logan Brasher, Morgan Champi- son Short, Jayla Sitar, Kaitlyn Godina, Avery Haisten, Ka- on, Dorothy Collins, Ella Smith, Lacie Spann, Collin son Hammond, Piper Hartin, Confer, Corbin Crawford, Speck, Alayna Spindle, Averi Grayson Hawthorn, Grace- Luciyan Gilbreath, Aiden Stevenson, Jadine Upchurch, lynn Joiner, Henry Kerry, Gilliam, Kyler Gilliam, Levi Andrew Viles, Taylor White, Maisie Kerry, Abigail Lavy, Goforth, Nicole Gonzalez, Zayden Womack, Sadie Chase Lee, Kylar Newsome, Rylee Hass, Margaret Klinger, Wright. Judson Paben, Alyssa Pala- Jalyn Laplante, Addisyn 5th Grade – Justus Allen, cios, Alexander Reynolds, Massie, Leonis Mataj, Laney Ashlyn Bennett, Ryan Booth, Ayden Rodriguez, Easton Maynard, Katelyn Mize, Cason Boyd, Cavern Bryant, Sadler, Hal Sanders, Lainey Adam Morrow, Isaac Neid- Katelyn Covey, Alicia Crit- White, Bobby Yates. holt, Amelia Nevarez, Avion tenden, Kason Currey, Em- 3rd Grade – Samuel Padgett, Carson Patton, James ery Deatherage, Madyson Borchardt, Serenity Britt, Poston, Chase Sandoval, Ryan Durbin, Payzlee Fitzgerald, Hannah Daniel, Jerry Gaskill, Taylor, Rylan Taylor, Abigail Devini Hale, Caleb Jennings, Lillian Price, Cole Redmond, Thompson, Luis Valenzuela Ramsie Kerry, Madison Kirk- Raegan Riley, Evan Robinson, Gonzalez, Alison Ventresca, patrick, Faith Knight, Carter Jericka Scoggins. Chance Whitecotton. 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The board voted to contrib- from there. It would look re- are more attractive.” ute the $10,000 to Bass Mas- ally nice.” Hudman also reported QDC ters and take it before the Hudman added she would Jamie Wyatt had sold The From page 1 city council. be meeting with East Tex- Shops at 107 building to Ag News An update on activity at as Council of Governments Wayne Carroll. “Wayne I am not worthy. And prayer By SHANIQUA DAVIS the business park was giv- (ETCOG) about developing owns a business located in therapy projects or commu- is amazing how it removes County Extension Agent nity and school garden pro- en. Mayor Dunn and Medlin infrastructure on the south College Station and Saudi the sting. I love the people of grams. have spoken with Debbie side of the Richards Street Arabia. He also owns three Quitman. It’s been an hon- For those of you who Anyone with a willingness and Clay Luttrell, owners of in the business park. “I’m businesses in downtown or to serve you. Thank you would be interested in be- to learn and a desire to help Bryan-College Station. He is Quitman, you are the best!” Stitchin’ Heaven, about the going to meet with ETCOG coming a Texas Master Gar- others can become a Master The board members dis- city mulching in the back and we are going to work very interested in what we dener, this program is for Gardener. As a trainee in the cussed donating $10,000 to part of their property at the on funding for the business are doing here. He has start- you, starting in January. Master Gardener Program, the Bass Masters Tourna- business park. park. We have infrastructure ed talking to Jamie (Wyatt) The Texas Master Gardener you must attend a minimum ment. The $10,000 is in the “I talked to Debbie and in the middle, but that south about helping him finish 109 program is an educational of 50 hours of instruction, budget, but the recommen- Clay and asked them would side behind Glenn’s (Dou- Lipscomb,” Hudman said. activity offered by the Tex- pass an examination and dation must go before the they want to leave some pri- ble HH Liquor Store) has “Wayne has been told some as A&M AgriLife Extension volunteer 50 hours of ser- city council. vacy. They said they would nothing back there,” Hud- of the vendors are planning Service designed to increase vice to earn the title of Texas “We have been contacted just as soon it would all be man noted. “If we had the to leave at 107 to move into the availability of horticul- Master Gardener. In order by Sabine River Authority cleared, except for leaving infrastructure in place, the Greenlaw’s building, but he tural information and ex- to retain this title, you must (SRA) and Judge Hebron’s the trees of course. That development company we is also very open to them tend horticultural projects take six hours of recertifica- office to go in again this year way their folks could see all have been talking to from staying. He has got me help- throughout the community. tion training and provide an like we did last year with the way to the park, the ar- Houston is very interested ing him with a back fill list These goals are implement- additional 12 hours of vol- the $10,000,” Hudman said. boretum and all that’s over in doing a strip mall. There of potential vendors. On the ed through the training and unteer service through the “We did budget that in our there,” Dunn said. “That is also local private equity 109 section, we are looking employment of local volun- local Extension Office every budget. We need to let the would let them have a path group that has expressed in- at some really cool concepts. teers known as Master Gar- year. The cost of the pro- city council know we intend to the splash pad, the RV terest as well. Lots are nice, There is a plan, we just had to deners. gram is $160. This will cover to partner with the SRA.” Park and all they could see but lots with infrastructure get that transaction closed.” The Master Gardener pro- the cost of the training man- gram provides invaluable ual, supplies, and first-year training and educational op- association dues. The class tle against the Japanese in seventh son and the last one learn. I’m proud that I live portunities. Professional and will be limited to the first 15 World War Two. standing, he said he has so in the U.S.A. that has the re- amateur horticulturalists, as paid students. FLAG The second flag present- much pride in his broth- sources and the strength and From page 1 well as people simply seek- Master Gardeners have ed to Dr. Knight, sponsored ers for what they’ve done. the compassion to deal with ing up-to-date horticultural departed this life yet burns responsibilities. Following by the Mineola Methodist Knight also served in the evil.” information, can advance on in the memory of all who comprehensive training in Church, was given in honor Army from 1954-56 during a Knight said he will proud- their gardening expertise, knew and loved the fallen horticulture, you have one of his brother Roy Knight, time of peace in Europe. ly fly the flags given to plus gain self-satisfaction hero. The flag is personal- year to complete your vol- who was missing in action “These guys knew what it his family. To learn more through the volunteer as- ized with the hero’s name, unteer hours. Volunteers on May 19, 1967. He dis- meant to be patriots. They about the Knight family pect of the program, which date of sacrifice and service are required to report to an tinguished himself as a sky carried out their dreadful and to purchase the novel allows individuals to dedi- location. Extension Agent about all raider pilot in Southeast Asia duty and responded as good “My Brother Jack” written cate their time and talents to The first flag given to Dr. planned activities. All the during the Vietnam War. heroes do.” by Dr. Knight, go to www. enhancing the quality of life Knight, sponsored by the work is usually done within His remains were recovered He said that although he is MyBrotherJack.us. for citizens of their commu- Mineola Rotary Club, was the county, but a special re- last year and returned to his proud of those veterans, he To learn more about the nity using the science and in honor of his brother Jack, quest can be made for work family in August. wishes we could find a way Honor and Remember art of horticulture. who died on Feb. 2, 1945 in to be done in other counties. “I am almost over- to avoid wars, but evil does Organization or to spon- Objectives of the Master Burma. He was awarded If interested in joining the whelmed,” said Dr. Knight not learn from history. sor a flag for a Gold Gardener Program are to the Medal of Honor for his Wood County Master Gar- as he accepted the flags on “Evil has no eyes and ears, Star family, go to www. expand the capacity of Tex- exemplary courage in bat- dener group, contact the behalf of his family. As the they don’t see, they don’t honorandremember.org. as A&M AgriLife Extension Wood County Extension Service to distribute horti- Office at 618 S. Main in Quit- cultural information to in- man or call 903-763-2924 dividuals and groups in the to be put on the list for the community and to develop first class. Once your name NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE and enhance community is on the list, we will send programs related to horti- out notification for when the THE STATE OF TEXAS § culture. Depending on com- first kick-off meeting will be. COUNTY OF WOOD § munity needs, these may I look forward to working be environmental improve- with interested individuals ment activities, horticulture in this fantastic endeavor. By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 402nd District Court of Wood County, Texas in Cause # T-4256 on NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE the 1st day of November, 2019, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd day of December, 2019 at the Official Door of the Wood County Courthouse, in Wood County Appraisal District THE STATE OF TEXAS Quitman, § Texas, theTHE properties STATE OF described TEXAS below: § is accepting sealed bids for bank depository. COUNTY OF WOOD § COUNTY OF WOOD § Bid packets may be picked up at the appraisal office at 210 By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 402nd District Court of WoodBy virtue County, of Tax Texas Warrant in Cause issuedCause # T-out No:4225 of T-4256the on 402 thend District Court of Wood County, Texas in Cause # T-4225 onClark the St; Quitman, Texas. Sealed bids will be received until 3rd day of June, 2019, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed3rd day andof June, delivered, 2019, Iby will the proceed Clerk thereof, to sell atand 10:00 to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell at 10:002:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. If mailing a.m. on the 6th day of August, 2019 at the OfficialStyling: Door of City the Woodof a.m.Mineola, County on the et Courthouse6 thal day vs. ofOwners August,, in Quitman, of 2019 Various atTexas, the Properties Official the Door located of the within Wood the County City CourthouseLimits of Mineola,, in Quitman, Texas. Texas, the sealed bid, please mail to PO Box 1706; Quitman, TX 75783. properties described below: properties described below: Bids will be opened at the board meeting at 8:00 AM on Cause No Styling CauseLegal NoDescription Styling Legal Description Thursday, December 19, 2019. City of Mineola, et al City of Mineola, et al Tract 1: Tract 8: T-4225 vs. Owners of Various Tract 1: T-4225 vs. Owners of Various Tract 1: Lot Four (4), in Block M, of the Landers and Revelle Lot Ten C (10C) and Lot Eleven C (11C), in Block Divide & Conquer Moving Sale for Lynn & Bill Fewell ASubdivision, One Third (1/3) to the Undivided City of Mineola, Interest inWood Lot Four County, A (4A), in Thirty-fourA One Third (34-2), (1/3) Undivided Mineola Townsites,Interest in Lot to theFour City A (4A), of in Properties located within Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of theProperties Landers located and within Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and Thurs., Nov. 21 ~ 7:00 - 5:30 - Fri., Nov. 22 ~ 8:00 - 5:30 Texas (R40403) Mineola, Wood County, Texas (R35816) Sat., Nov.23 ~ 8:00 - 2:00 the City Limits of Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola,the Wood City Limits County, of Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Mineola, Texas. Texas (64389) Mineola, Texas. Texas (64389) 5511 Andover in Williamsburg Village ~ Tyler TX, 75707 Tract 2: Tract 9: Outside SSE Loop 323 and off Hwy 110 (to Whitehouse), turn west onto Shiloh & immed. south onto Rhones Quarter Rd. Wmsburg TractLot Six 2: A (6A), in Block One Hundred and Sixty (160- LotTract One 2: (1), in Block N, of the Landers and Revelle Village is on right; enter gates, take 1st right and 2nd left. A1), One Mineola Third Townsites,(1/3) Undivided to the Interest City of in Mineola, Lot Four WoodA (4A), in Subdivision,A One Third (1/3)to the Undivided City of Mineola, Interest inWood Lot FourCounty, A (4A), in This 2777 sq. ft. home, listed by The Newberry Team, is for sale; contents / consignments must go: 2 din. tables & 2 china cab.; leather sofa; blue leather chairs; several sets of chairs; rugs; lamps; grandfather BlockCounty, J (Property Texas (R36226) ID # 20409458), of the Landers and TexasBlock J(R40404) (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and clock; small clocks; sets of china; decoys / duck framed art; other framed art; lg display/ TV cab.; antq. table & chairs; antq. pie safe; punch bowl & cups; books; coffee table; end tables; exerc. equip.; Kawai Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, piano; sheet music; quilts; quilt. magazines; sew. notions; patterns; vintg. sew. machine; holiday items; Jim Shore Santa; twin bed; small desk; baker’s rack; cookbks; glassware; dishes; pots/ pans; sm. appliances; TexasTract 3:(64388) TractTexas 10:(64388) bar stools; lots of linens & towels; wash. & dry.; refrig.; patio furniture; BBQ grill; planters; yard art; Scotts spreader; patio swing; plant stands; artific. & live plants; yard tools; soooo much more! Part of Lot Four (4), in Block D, of the Landers and Lot Two (2) and Three (3), in Block M, of the Landers Pictures: DivideAndConquerOfEastTexas.com TractRevelle 3: Subdivision, Also Known as the East Half (E/2) andTract Revelle 3: Subdivision, to the City of Mineola, Wood A One Third (1/3) Undivided Interest in Lot Four A (4A), in A One Third (1/3) Undivided Interest in Lot Four A (4A), in of Lot Four (4), in Block D, of the Landers and Revelle County, Texas (R40402) Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and Block J (Property ID # 20409458), of the Landers and RevelleSubdivision, Addition, to the to Citythe City of Mineola, of Mineola, Wood Wood County, Coun ty, Revelle Addition, to the City of Mineola, Wood County, PUBLIC NOTICE Texas (R40344) Tract 11: Texas (40385) Texas (40385) Notice is hereby given that a public hearing has been set Lot One (1) and Two (2), in Block Three (3), of the for revision on the plat of Holly Lake Ranch Subdivision. Tract 4:4: FairviewTract 4: Subdivision, to the City of Mineola, Wood ALot One Five Third (5), Undivided in Block Fifty-nine Interest in (59),Lot Two Mineola B (2B), in County,A One Third Texas Undivided (R38207) Interest in Lot Two B (2B), in The revision includes lots 29, 30, and 30L, Section VII, BlockTownsites, Thirty-three to the City(33) of(Property Mineola, ID Wood# 20409432), County, t oTexas the Block Thirty-three (33) (Property ID # 20409432), to the within Holly Lake Ranch Subdivision. City(R36032) of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (64387) TractCity of 12: Mineola, Wood County, Texas (64387) The public hearing is set for Tuesday, December 17, Lot Two (2), in Block K, of the Landers and Revelle 2019, at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Courtroom. All Tract 5:5: Subdivision,Tract 5: to the City of Mineola, Wood County, persons interested in revision to this plat may appear at the A One Third Undivided Interest in Lot Two B (2B), in A One Third Undivided Interest in Lot Two B (2B), in Lot Two D (2D) and Lot Three F (3F), in Block I, Texas (R40390) public hearing with opposition should they so desire. Block Thirty-three (33) (Property ID # 20409432), to the Block Thirty-three (33) (Property ID # 20409432), to the CityMineola of Mineola, Townsites, Wood to County,the City Texas of Mineola, (64386) Wood City of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (64386) County, Texas (R36901) Tract 13: Tract 6: LotTract Four 6: (4), in Block Thirty-four (34), of the Carolina Lucy Hebron EastTract One 6: Hundred and Twenty-five Feet (E/125') of Lot CourtsEast One Subdivision, Hundred and to Twenty-five the City of Mineola,Feet (E/125') Wood of Lot Wood County Judge FiveLot Three(5), in BBlock (3B) One and HundredLot Four and A (4A), Ten (110), in Block to th E,e City County,Five (5), Texasin Block (R37848) One Hundred and Ten (110), to the City ofMineola Mineola, Townsites, Wood County, to the TexasCity of (36156) Mineola, Wood of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (36156) County, Texas (R36837) Tract 14: PUBLIC NOTICE Tract 8: Tract 8: Lot Three (3), in Block H, of the Landers and Revelle Wood County will be disposing of County-owned surplus LotTract Eight 7: (8), in Block Two Hundred and Twenty-seven Subdivision,Lot Eight (8), toin theBlock City Two of Mineola,Hundred andWood Twenty-seve County, n (227), to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (36399) (227), to the City of Mineola, Wood County, Texas (36399) property on an online auction at www.auctioneerexpress. Lot Six A (6A), in Block D, of the Landers and Revelle Texas also known as Lot Three (3), in Block One com, Dale McGonagill Lic# TX1380. Auction will start TractSubdivision, 9: to the City of Mineola, Wood County, HundredTract 9: and Seventy (170-H), of the Subdivision of the ending on December 9, 2019 11:00 am. This disposal is in the LotTexas One (R40346) E (1E), in Block Thirty-five (35), to the City of OriginalLot One ECity (1E), Block in Block One Thirty-five Hundred and (35), Seventy to the C (170),ity of accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 and Mineola, Wood County, Texas (35833) Mineola, WoodWood County,County, Texas Texas (35833) (40371) was authorized by the Wood County Commissioner’s Court November 5, 2019. Tract 10: Tract 10: LEVIED ON the 1st day of November , 2019, as the property of those persons listed above to satisfy taxes, penalties, Surplus includes: and interest and all costs of seizure and sale against those persons listed in said Warrant and any other unknown owners in John Deere 410G Backhoe favor of the Taxing Units listed in said Tax Warrants. Bobcat E50 Excavator REX HDS Mixers (4 total) GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS THE 1st DAY OF November , 2019. Miscellaneous REX Mixer Parts International 8600 Dump Truck Ford F-700 Bucket Truck Ford F-750 Dump Truck ______Ford F-350 Truck Sheriff, Wood County, Texas Ford F-150 Truck Drop Deck Equipment Trailer Alkota 122 Steam Cleaner ______Miscellaneous Mower Parts Deputy Miscellaneous electronic and computer equipment NEWSPAPER REQUIREMENT ADVERTISER REQUIREMENT PUBLISHER’S NOTICE EHO LOGO IN ADS 8A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019 According to the U.S. Department The Publisher’s Notice must be The Fair Housing Act also applies to at the following standards dictated by the of Housing and Urban Development all published one time in every edition of display advertising for real estate and U.S. Department of Housing and publishers should publish a notice such as your publication that contains real estate/ rental properties. Urban Development. These indicate to the Woodone below to indicate complianceCounty with housing Monitor advertising. The notice should classifieds be Display advertising should include the theNOTICE public that the OFproperty PUBLIC is available toHEARING the Fair Housing Act. placed at the beginning of the real estate/ equal housing opportunity slogan or logo everyone under the provisions of the Fair Hog, coyote and beaverhousing control classi by ed ads. Housing Act.The public is hereby notified that the Merchandise for Sale wildlife biologist Mark McDonald. 903- Planning & Zoning Commission of The City of Mineola 569-7603-cell, 903-769-3651-home. REQUEST FOR BIDS will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on Garage Sales NEW CONSTRUCTION AD SIZE SLOGAN OR LOGO SIZE PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Monday, December 2, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at Quitman, 2646 TX 154, 5 miles toward Mineola ISD is accepting sealed bids for the construction Sulphur Springs, next to Holiday Less than 4 column inches: City Hall, 300 Greenville Hwy., Mineola, TX. All real estate advertised herein of a new maintenance building with an engineer’s stamp. Village. Fri.-Sat., Nov. 22-23, 8a.m.- is subject to the Federal Fair (Slogan Only) The purpose of the hearing is a request for 5p.m. Huge Sale: furniture, tools, For additional information, contact Rick Browning at collectibles, antiques, appliances. Housing Act, which makes a zoning amendment to allow Lots of stuff. Storage room cleanouts. it illegal to advertise “any 903-569-2448. 4 column inches Off-Premise Signs within the city limits of Mineola. 903-850-3134. preference, limitation, or dis- Bids are to be delivered to 1695 Wto Loop less 564, than Mineola, 1/8 page: crimination because of race, Furniture TX 75773 by 3:00 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019. color, religion, sex, handi- (Logo Dimensions: 1/2” x 1/2”) Place “Bid for Construction” on the bid envelope. MISD Living Room Suite includes sofa, cap, familial status or national HELP WANTED love seat, rocker, coffee table, origin, or intention to make any reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. 1/8 page Bright Star-Salem Special Utility District is accepting 2-end tables, 2-lamps.Set $350 or such preference, limitation or to less than 1/2 page: applications for a Full Time water plant operator. split.903-569-3035. discrimination.” (Logo Dimensions: 1” x 1”) This position will include work in surface water, ground water Firewood This newspaper will not know- and distribution system. Applicants must be highly motivated ingly accept any advertising for COUNTRY TRAILS and have dependable transportation. Working on holidays and Want to buy cords of oak firewood, real estate which is in violation weekends is required. $210 cash. 10-30 cords not all at Wellness & Rehabilitation one time delivered to Sunnyvale, of the law. All persons are here- 1/2 page or larger: Ground Water Operator or Surface Water Operator License is Texas 75182, 214-534-6508, Larry. by informed that all dwellings preferred but not mandatory. Must possess a valid Texas Drivers Compro cuerdas de lena, $210 cash. advertised are available on an With New Shift(Logo Differentials Dimensions: 2” x 2”) License. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug and Transportar a Sunnyvale, Texas. equal opportunity basis. Llama a Larry, 214-534-6508. Habla alcohol screening and criminal background check. Some heavy solo Ingles. F/T CNA’s lifting and handling of chemicals is also required. Services F/T LVN/RN Interested applicants can apply at Bright Star-Salem SUD 238 N. Osborn Street, Alba, TX or online at brightstarwater.com. No Miscellaneous ContactDownload Candy the Janes HR phone calls please. Equal Housing Logo at Bright Star-Salem SUD in an equal opportunity employer, and Tax exemption agriculture, timber, offers an excellent benefit package including paid employee wildlife plans. Timber appraisals, www.OkPress.com/FHA903-962-7595 health insurance and retirement. Salary is commensurate on prairie or forest restoration and lake 1638 VZCR 1803•Grand Saline, TX 75140 management. Wildlife biologist Mark Rentals license and or experience. EEOC/M/F/D/V McDonald. 903-769-3651-home, 903- 569-7603-cell. Apartments OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION Under $200/ MONTH3601 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 • (405) 499-0020, 1-888-815-2672 (toll-free in OK) • www.OkPress.comPUBLIC NOTICE Apartment for rent, 2-bedroom, NOTICE TO CREDITORS October 2008 buys land at Lake Fork. 1-bath. $775 + electric, $600 deposit. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE 50x100’. Perfect for site 903-569-2665 or 817-919-6815. Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary THE STATE OF TEXAS built homes, mobiles/ Homes for the Estate of Jon Patrick Lewis, Deceased, were issued RV’s. (903)878-7265. on October 30, 2019, in Cause No. 13,480, pending in the COUNTY OF WOOD For Rent, 2-bedroom, 1-bath frame County Court of Wood County, Texas, to: CHRISTY SUE house, new carpet, Quitman, $500 By virtue of an Order of Sale issued out of the 402nd Judicial BEVERDING. Buy lot 50x100' near month. 903-967-7667. District Court of Wood County on November 18, 2019 by the Lake Fork, RV ready, All persons having claims against this Estate which is Mobile Homes Clerk thereof in Cause Number 2019-536 styled City National $1500 down and currently being administered are required to present them to monthly payments Bank of Sulphur Springs, Texas vs. Peyton Blu Essl in which under $200 3--bedroom, 2-bath mobile home for the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed City National Bank of Sulphur Springs, Texas is Plaintiff, I will (903) 878-7265 rent in Quitman. No pets allowed. by law. proceed to sell at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 7th day of January, 903-850-3570. c/o: Kyle G. Waggoner 2020, which is the first Tuesday of said month, at Quitman, Texas, the following described property, to wit: Children’s Program Director FUMC Mineola Attorney at Law PO Box 1152 2018 Honda Accord, VIN 1HGCV1F37JA180368 Part-time, approx. 12 hrs/wk. Start date Jan. 2020 Mineola, TX 75773 • Levied on September 16, 2019, at 4:20 o’clock P.M., as the The Director is tasked with envisioning, developing property of Peyton Blu Essl to satisfy a judgment amount & nurturing programs that minister to the spiritual of $26,170.22 plus post-judgment costs of sale and interest growth & needs of children (Pre-K-5th gr.) & PUBLIC SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, recoverable by law in favor of Plaintiff. All bidders must their families. pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Property Code, comply with all provisions of Texas law. Please send your resume to: KeepIt Mini Storage Given under my hand this 15th day of November, 2019. FUMC Mineola SPRC, 612 N. Newsom, Mineola, TX 75773; will sell to the general public by auction with bidding completed or email to [email protected]. by 10:00 AM, Thursday December 19, 2019 the property Thomas Castloo, Sheriff, Wood County, Texas described as miscellaneous personal property contained in spaces rented by the following occupants: 086 – Christopher Phillips; Experienced Financial Secretary Wanted NOTICE TO CREDITORS First Baptist Church Quitman 388, 390 – Joe Ann Maynard; 301 E. Lane St. -Quitman, TX 75783 244 – Katherine Smith; Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for Position Summary: 245 – David Ripley; the Estate of Dr. Thomas R. Hathaway, Deceased, were issued • Accurately maintain the church financial records. 337 – Latrecia James; on October 21, 2019, under Docket No. 13,562, pending in the • Ensure integrity and safety of records according to all applicable 476 – Kenneth Gaynor. Probate Court of Wood County, Texas, to: Maren Hathaway. laws and regulations. Facility Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchases Claims may be presented in care of the attorney for the General Requirements: must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of the sale. Independent Executor addressed as follows: • Proficiency in accounting, e.g., accounts receivable, accounts All purchased goods are sold “As-Is.” payable, general ledger, and payroll. All Buyers must register at www.storagetreasures.com Independent Executrix, Maren Hathaway • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and online financial systems. Estate of Dr. Thomas R. Hathaway, Deceased • Effective oral and written communication skills. and the sale will be conducted in accordance with auction • Ability to multitask. rules established by the Facility Owner. Sales are subject to c/o Corey R. Kellam Flowers Davis, PLLC Job Type: Part-time cancellation in the event of settlement between Landlord and obligated party. 1021 ESE Loop 323, Ste. 200 Please submit resume to the office of First Baptist Church Quitman or email to [email protected] Sale will be conducted online by www.storagetreasures.com. Tyler, Texas 75701 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them ALBA-GOLDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES Dated this 13th day of November, 2019. IN FUND BALANCES — GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2019 ______10 98 Corey R. Kellam Data Other Total Attorney for the Independent Executrix of the Control General Governmental Governmental Codes Fund Funds Funds Estate of Dr. Thomas R. Hathaway, Deceased REVENUES 5700 Local and Intermediate Sources $ 3,418,103 $ 488,356 $ 3,906,459 5800 State Program Revenues 5,848,433 234,174 6,082,607 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 5900 Federal Program Revenues - 664,119 664,119 Notice is hereby given that, original Letters Testamentary for 5020 Total Revenues $ 9,266,536 $ 1,386,649 $ 10,653,185 the Estate of PAULINE MARIE WILLOUGHBY, Deceased, were issued on the 7th day of November, 2019, in Cause EXPENDITURES Current: No. 12,893, pending in the County Court of Wood County, 0011 Instruction $ 4,827,644 $ 509,317 $ 5,336,961 Texas, to: DIANNE HICKMAN. 0012 Instructional Resources and Media Services 73,475 - 73,475 0013 Curriculum and Staff Development 167,197 46,945 214,142 All persons having claims against this Estate which is 0021 Instructional Leadership 79,244 - 79,244 currently being administered are required to present them 0023 School Leadership 357,277 28,302 385,579 to the undersigned within the time and in the manner 0031 Guidance, Counseling and Evaluation Services 204,842 - 204,842 prescribed by law. 0033 Health Services 37,158 - 37,158 0034 Student (Pupil) Transportation 225,967 - 225,967 DIANNE HICKMAN 0035 Food Services - 459,966 459,966 c/o VANCE E. HENDRIX 0036 Cocurricular/Extracurricular Activities 444,879 155,902 600,781 215 Winchester Drive, Ste 110 0041 General Administration 532,819 565 533,384 0051 Plant Maintenance and Operations 982,118 - 982,118 Tyler, Texas 75701 0052 Security and Monitoring Service 22,935 3,732 26,667 DATED the 11th day of November, 2019. 0053 Data Processing Services 79,953 - 79,953 0071 Principal on Long-term Debt 68,115 85,000 153,115 Respectfully Submitted 0072 Interest on Long-term Debt 7,638 54,788 62,426 0073 Bond Issuance Costs and Fees - 440 440 VANCE E. HENDRIX, PC 0081 Capital Outlay 92,261 - 92,261 215 Winchester Drive, Suite 110 0093 Payments for Shared Service Arrangements 241,748 - 241,748 Tyler, Texas 75701 6030 Total Expenditures $ 8,445,270 $ 1,344,957 $ 9,790,227 Telephone: 903.944.7800 Facsimile: 903.705.7775 1100 Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues Over [email protected] Expenditures 821,266 41,692 862,958

1200 Net Changes in Fund Balances 821,266 41,692 862,958 ______0100 Fund Balances - Beginning (September 1) 6,091,148 666,641 6,757,789 VANCE E. HENDRIX 3000 Fund Balances - Ending (August 31) 6,912,414 708,333 7,620,747 Texas Bar No. 24050746 Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019 9A

Mineola’s Sabria Dean accepted a full scholarship to Lamar University while flanked by her mother Sabrina Dean and her father James Dean, Jr. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) Dean taking full ride to Lamar By JOHN ARBTER daughter at the age of four those in attendance includ- [email protected] in the local Little Dribblers ed brother James Dean, III, organization. aunt Elaine Tuck, aunt Lou- East Texas girls basket- Mineola Athletic Direc- ise Tuck Clark, aunt Audrey ball Player of the Year Sa- tor Luke Blackwell lauded Turman, great uncle Stanley bria Dean was all smiles Dean for her character, at- Tuck, uncle Gerald Berry, Quitman’s Ava Burroughs (14) goes up for two of her team-leading 16 points in the Lady Bulldog’s 36-22 win over on Friday afternoon as she titude and effort. Previous uncle Gareth Berry, uncle Campbell Friday night. (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) accepted a full four-year girls basketball coach Tony Cecil Tuck, Jr., and cousins scholarship to Lamar Uni- Riley described Dean as “a Victoria Meankins and Val- versity. Dean, joined by fam- special, special young lady,” erie Palmer. Approximately Quitman girls off to quick start ily, teammates, coaches and while present Lady Jacket 50 classmates and friends By LARRY TUCKER friends exclaimed, “College coach Brad Gibson add- joined in the celebration. [email protected] for free!” as she opened the ed that “in addition to her Mrs. Dean detailed how acceptance celebration in the amazing skills, she is always Lamar University was the It took less than 15 sec- Mineola High School gym- looking for ways to get the very first Division I school onds for the Quitman Lady nasium. ball to her teammates.” Par- who offered her daughter a Bulldogs to start new Head Dean explained, “This ent Michelle Fischer came scholarship. Despite many Coach Blake Hamrick on a scholarship represents ev- forward and thanked Dean additional offers from other positive note in their 36-22 erything I have worked for, for all that she has done for schools, and after an official season opening win over since I was a young girl. A the sport of girls basketball visit, Lamar University in Campbell. full scholarship, playing in the community. Beaumont was the perfect Ava Burroughs got the ball, its everything I hoped The event was attended fit. opening tip to Maddy White- to accomplish.” by many of Dean’s extend- In addition to playing for hurst who promptly buried Sabria’s mother, Sabrina ed family. In addition to her the Big Red, Dean will pur- a three-point bomb to start Dean, reminded everyone mother, Sabrina Dean, and sue a degree in occupational Quitman on an 11-0 run in that she started coaching her her father James Dean, Jr., therapy. the first quarter. Whitehurst Quitman’s Maddy Whitehurst (30) drives the lane as she picks up a screen hit another bucket while from Reiny Luman (41). (Monitor photo by Larry Tucker) scoring from Burroughs, Re- Lady Jackets handle Hallsville in season opener iny Luman and Julia Simp- seconds left in the half as to go with her dominating By JOHN ARBTER kins powered Quitman to Quitman went to intermis- rebounding skills. [email protected] the lead. The Lady Bulldogs sion with a 17-5 lead. All ten Burroughs led the way used a smothering defense Lady Bulldogs saw action as with 16 points while senior The Mineola Lady Jackets to keep Campbell scoreless Hamrick kept his team fresh Whitehurst also hit in dou- won their opening home until the Lady Indians shot a with frequent substitutions. ble figures with 11 points. game of the year by defeat- free throw with two seconds Burroughs added six more Simpkins and Luman each ing the Hallsville Ladycats left in the first quarter mak- points in the third period had four points and Kynlee 40-32 last Tuesday. Mineola ing it 11-1 after one quarter. while Whitehurst hit for Love added a free throw. showed a significant degree In the second quarter four and Kynlee Love hit After a game Monday at of confidence in their win Burroughs hit a bucket and a free throw to put Quit- Spring Hill, the Lady Bull- over a much taller Hallsville a pair of free throws lead- man ahead 30-10 going dogs will be in the Union squad. ing Quitman to a 17-3 lead. into the final eight minutes. Grove Tournament this A veteran starting five took Campbell finally hit their Burroughs put in six more weekend. the court against Hallsville. first field goal with just eight points in the fourth quarter Tahjae Black, Meghan Brew- ington, Cyndi Butler, Sabria Dean and Tiara Stephens received the starting nod. Ten of the 13 players on the roster have the experience of last year’s deep playoff run. Freshmen Mikyla Bachert and Mylee Fischer and ju- nior Brittany Pickle are new to the varsity roster. The Lady Jackets had a bit of a disjointed start to the contest as the action was end-to-end in the first quar- ter. Both teams struggled with their early-game shoot- ing, and the first quarter ended with a 10-8 lead for the home side. There were some charac- teristics of the Lady Jackets team which looked very familiar to their fans. A hustling press and an ag- Alyssa Cannon’s energy strengthened the Mineola press. (Monitor photo by gressive style of play high- John Arbter) lighted their efforts. The half. Alyssa Cannon and New Head Coach Brad press, which had been so Mikyla Bachert gave the Gibson had reason to be successful for Mineola in Jackets quality minutes off pleased with a number of last year’s campaign, was the bench. aspects of the Lady Jackets’ even more stifling. The Lady The Jackets opened a performance. They execut- Jackets gave the Ladycats no 21-point second-half lead ed plays, such as inbound- Lady Panther Bella Crawford deflects a Kilgore pass, as teammate Crimson Bryant moves in to secure the loose ball. room to breathe. If anything, behind the offensive skills of ing the ball, maintained the (Monitor photo by John Arbter) the press was more disci- Sabria Dean. Dean entered press without losing de- plined than 2018. a zone in the second half fensive integrity and often At the half the score stood and seemed to be all over found the open player with Lady Panthers win two, fall to Kilgore 18-15, Mineola. While it took the court, pushing the ball, an extra pass. Certainly there a half of basketball to warm- blocking shots and warming is a lot of improvement to be By JOHN ARBTER recorded seven points in the ly feature in the upcoming up the offense, Tahjae Black up her jumper. A 15-0 run had, but the win speaks well [email protected] first quarter, while Hannah season. Hannah and Kalli had several outstanding in the third quarter decided for the young season. and Kalli Wright were pro- Wright, although not tall, defensive plays in the first the game. After two season-opening ductive under the boards. are exceptionally strong in- wins at DeKalb and versus At the end of one, the score side and will be productive West Rusk, the Alba-Golden stood 12-11, Kilgore. offensively and defensive- Lady Panthers fell to Kilgo- Kilgore asserted them- ly. As a whole, the Lady re 54-31 on Nov. 15. Kilgore selves offensively before the Panthers are aware, well- used a strong third quarter half, opening a nine-point coached and each can con- to open a lead which saw lead. A nice assist from Len- tribute. them through to the win. non to Kalli Wright for a The challenge of Kilgo- Freshmen Crimson Bryant bucket and a 3-pointer by re’s physicality and quick- and Cacie Lennon joined Barnhart cut the gap to 26-21 ness will teach Alba-Golden juniors Bella Crawford, at the break. much about how to prepare Hannah Wright and Kallie Almost half the time in the for district. Wright in the starting five. third quarter expired before Coach Eric Boettcher will All Lady Panthers saw ac- a point was recorded. The no doubt be working on tion with Jordin Barnhart, visitors then exploded for 14 hand and foot discipline to Justina Peterson, Gracie Teel straight points to open the make the press more effec- and Autumn Whitten each winning margin. tive and getting the ball in- playing significant minutes. There were many posi- side in the front court. Nice defensive work and tive signs from the Lady The effort put forth by the press turnovers kept the Panthers’ efforts. Lennon players will ensure a com- game close at the outset. is clearly the engine for the petitive and productive year Each Lady Panther contrib- Lady Panthers. Her quick- for the Lady Panthers. uted with solid play in the ness, playmaking and Lady Jacket Tahjae Black drives into the lane in action against Hallsville. (Monitor photo by John Arbter) opening quarter. Crawford ball-handling will certain- 10A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019 Home Sweet Home Annual tour of homes BY ANGIE MONK, WOOD COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT locations announced Experience the warm Murray home at 1003 N. feelings and happiness of a Johnson. These homes are November is National Bell Pepper Month Country Cottage Christmas rich in history, having been Who knew? It’s Nation- venturous and try another, in the skillet or wok the next Bell peppers are an im- with family and friends built in the early 1900s, and al Bell Pepper month. This or several others. time you crave a stir-fried portant ingredient in many as the Mineola Landmark will be decorated in the tasty veggie comes in many * Stuff ’em. Make your meal. prize-winning chili recipes. Commission and Junior warm setting of a Country shapes and sizes and can own mixture of beans, * Add texture to almost Add some to yours and see Historians host the annu- Cottage Christmas. be used in so many creative brown rice, vegetables, and any dish. Bell peppers are what you think. al Holiday Tour of Homes. The tour is a fundraiser ways. Check out these re- seasoning, then stuff your a simple addition to main * Grill ’em. Bell peppers The tour will be held on for the Mineola Landmark minders of ways to include bell peppers to the hilt. Bake dishes and casseroles. Try taste great right off the grill. Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-4 Commission and supports them in your meals. and enjoy. them in pasta dishes, soups Just brush with olive oil and p.m. projects such as Iron Horse *Use them as a colorful * Dice & toss. Dice any col- or stews. sprinkle with our favorite Ticket sales began on Square and scholarships for side. Bell peppers are avail- or bell pepper and toss it on * Stack & wrap. For extra seasoning. Nov. 18 with tickets avail- MISD Junior Historians. It able in green, red, yellow, a pizza before baking, into crunch, color, flavor and * Slice & enjoy. Bell pep- able in advance at the Mine- is also a service project for orange and even purple, pasta sauce as it cooks or nutrition, stack slices of any pers make a tasty addition ola Chamber of Commerce, middle school and high making it easy to add col- into an omelette before you color bell pepper on wraps to salads, fresh veggie trays at City Hall and from mem- school students who partic- or to your plate. If a recipe fold it. and sandwiches. and are delicious with many bers of the Landmark Com- ipate in Junior Historians. calls for one color, be ad- * Sizzle. Toss a bell pepper * An even better chili. kinds of dip. mission. Tickets may also During the tour partic- be purchased on the day of ipants may register for a the tour at the front door of door prize at each home, en- each tour location. The tick- joy refreshments and have et cost is $10. the opportunity to purchase Participating homes are fundraising items from the the Godfrey home at 914 N. Landmark Commission. Johnson, the Miller home Watch for more on the at 913 N. Johnson, and the homes in the coming weeks. Turkey Trot to step off in Quitman on Thanksgiving If you’re looking for a way with family, and they come ALI MASTER to get moving on Thanks- to see friends they hav- giving Day before sitting en’t seen in a while,” says down at the dinner table, Smith. “Last year, we had Author to speak bring the family to Rock three generations of a fam- Author Ali Master, of Solid Fitness in Quitman ily come together.” Beyond the Golden Door, for the third annual Turkey Signups begin at 7:30 will be speaking Sunday, Trot. a.m. and the walk/run will Choose a plan that chooses Nov. 24 at 9:30 a.m. at Lake Owners Jessica Smith and start at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Country Bible Church, 1402 Brooke Rogers sponsor the morning. A two mile route UT Health East Texas N. Pacific in Mineola, on event as a way to give back is mapped out for walkers, the five transformational to the community that has and runners can go farther freedoms he experienced as Understanding and Comparing Medicare Insurance Options supported them. for three miles. a former Muslim from Pa- It’s completely free to join Prizes for first, second and kistan. His is a story of the in. They don’t even ask for third places are awarded for • Compare Medicare plans • Identify a Medicare prescription American dream and God’s donations. The walk/run men, women and children. to meet your personal needs plan that covers all your great redemption. isn’t timed and there are no Burn calories before pig- and preferences. medications at the lowest cost. fancy waivers to sign. ging out and feel better for Chamber plans “Keeping it simple and the rest of the day. • Verify which Medicare • Receive assistance throughout fun works, and there’s no N E A L plans are accepted by your the Medicare plan enrollment pressure for anyone,” says A R L O Last Puzzle holiday parade Smith. M E S A Solution healthcare providers. process. T D The 2019 Mineola Cham- Last year, participation P Y E D E F E R S H I N D B E D E V I L E D ber of Commerce Christmas was up to about 40 from less O N E F A L L E L O P E You can receive assistance on the phone or an agent would S L A P S U S O D O R A N E P I C Parade is Saturday, Dec. 7 than 20 on the first year, and L A U R E N R A T I N G S T O G R A N D B A B Y O A I L S H Y be glad to meet with you in person. at 5:30 p.m. in downtown even more are expected this A N D D A L E D I N E T T E S K E O M A N G E L E A S T Mineola. year. R G R O L L P C U This years theme is R A N K E S T “It’s a way for people to A M O N G Call 855-480-0040 “A Charles Dickens catch up. People come in O R E U T E R E D Christmas.” To enter a float, from out of town to visit S-1454 horse, walkers or anything Serviced by else please contact the chamber at 903-569-2087 or fill out the application at mineolachamber.org. UTHealthEastTexas.com/medicare Free photos with Santa will follow at the down- Mineola Antiques town gazebo. & Curiosities Take a piece Of history Home booth & shelf Because spaces for rent starting at excellence $45 for shelves is our $85 for booths 109 w. broad street, mineola standard... johnathan jaramillio, manager 5800-379-9451 Mineol a Animal Shelt er Bow &

Becker’s Hospital Review Texas State Office of Rural Health Arrow 67 Critical Access Recognition for Excellence Hospitals to Know in Patient Satisfaction These two happy iVantage Performance Becker’s Hospital Review hounds would be Leadership Award 51 Hospitals with Quietest a hoot in your home Patient Perspective Patient Rooms for the holidays. Can you provide a forever home for one of them? Becker’s Hospital Review To help decrease the number of homeless animals, please Top 49 Hospitals with the Best remember to have your dogs & cats spayed and neutered. Staff-to-Patient Medicine Baker St r eet 903-569-2252 If No Answer ,Call 903-569-6294 Explanation Practices Tuesday-Sat ur day From8am-4pm Lake Country Animal Clinic Sponsored by: Clifton D. Bradshaw «» 903-569-5418 1124 W. FM 564 «» Mineola, TX 75773 Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019 1B

2019 UIL Class 3A State Marching Band CHAMPIONS We proudly congratulate our State Champions, the Mineola Marching Band from the City of Mineola, Mayor, City Council and Staff

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(Monitor photos by Sam Major) 2B Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019

Quitman Library Connections BY LIBRARIAN DELENE ALLEN

The newly formed Quit- pointment letter by contacting Rebekah man Bridge Club meets necessary. Yeager at 903-763-4191. at 2 p.m. on Thursdays in Online GED Friends is an active group of the Thurman Shamburger test prepara- volunteers dedicated to the Room of the Quitman Public tory course growth and improvement Library. Bridge is the ulti- assistance is of the library and welcomes mate trick-taking card game available on new members throughout and is a sport recognized Tuesdays (language arts) the year. by the World Bridge Feder- and Fridays (mathematics) The Wood County TX Ge- ation and the International from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Vis- nealogical Society invites re- Olympic Committee. Master it www.ged.com to create searchers to commemorate Bridge player, Randy Laus- your account. their family’s rich and deep er, is the instructor. Begin- Knitting and crochet in- history this holiday season. ners are welcome. struction class meets each The society has workshops The 2nd Friday Acoustical Thursday 2-4 p.m. in the li- on the third Monday of each Jam is Friday, Dec. 13 from brary’s main lobby. Students month at 7 p.m. in the Sham- 6-9 p.m. in the library com- of all ages and skill levels burger Community Room. Lowe Funeral Home, Quitman, welcomes the Gardner family to their staff. Pictured (left to right) are Rebecca Gardner, munity room. Musicians of may bring their own sup- For more information, con- Richard Gardner, Dwayne Lowe and Lucy Lowe. (Courtesy photo) all ages and musical levels plies and join the group for tact David Gilbreath at are invited to join in. There free instruction. 972-977-7988 and visit the is an open mic set-up for Notary service is available society’s Facebook page at Gardners join Lowe Funeral Home those who wish to perform. at the library during regular http://www.facebook.com/ Dwayne and Lucy Lowe programs held at the Uni- Rebecca Gardner is the Listeners are always wel- business hours, but to guar- groups/woocotx. welcome Richard and Re- versity of Memphis, Tenn., director of funeral service come. For more information, antee an appointment, call Rebekah Yeager and Ethel becca Gardner to the Lowe in funeral home manage- education at Northeast Tex- call Eugene Allen at 903-975- 903-763-4191. Divinia have designed a dis- Funeral Home family in ment as well as 21st century as Community College. She 5745. QPL Story Time is every play in the lobby showcase Quitman. services. has received an associate The library appreciates Wednesday at 2 p.m. We called “Time for Tea.” There “The knowledge level Richard is also a certified of science in mortuary sci- volunteers Madison Web- will “Talk Turkey” on Nov. are tea sets and cups that and experience of these two crematory operator and ence, bachelor of science in ber and Lauren Tucker, who 20 and Nov. 27 with Thanks- range from new to vintage professionals will insure maintains licensure to pro- business management and help on Thursdays and Fri- giving-themed games, and are from near and far. the continuation of quali- vide prepaid funeral ser- masters of higher education days, and Terri Bennett who snacks, crafts and music. If you have a collection to ty, compassionate service vices. administration from Sam volunteers on Wednesdays For more information, con- show in the monthly display to our community,” said Richard and Rebecca’s Houston State University. for Story Time. tact Terri Bennett at 903-763- case, contact the library. Dwayne Lowe. “We are ex- professional opportunities Lucy and Dwayne Lowe Hours are Tuesday 4191. Visit the library’s online cited for our organization have allowed them to be purchased the Cain Funer- through Friday from 10 a.m. The public is invited to at- catalog at http://quitman. and those that they will involved in many facets of al Home in February 1990 until 6 p.m. Visit our pages tend the Friends of the Quit- biblionix.com/catalog to see help us continue to serve in funeral service leadership and began serving the area at www.quitmanlibrary.org man Public Library meeting all the latest books, audio- Wood County.” and industry development as Lowe Funeral Home. The and www.facebook.com/ on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Special books, and DVDs ready to Richard Gardner is a long- as well as best practices. Lowe family has continued quitmanpubliclibrary. Wi- guests will be the FUMC - be checked out. Also, down- time Texas funeral director, “Having made Wood the tradition of profession- Fi is available 24/7. Quitman Handbell Choir load the OverDrive® app embalmer and certified cel- County our permanent al and caring service to the Jim Kinsel from Workforce under the direction of Becky to connect to our library’s ebrant, having graduated home several years ago, it wonderful folks in Quitman Solutions of East Texas will Bradfield. newest additions of eBooks, from Commonwealth Insti- is refreshing to be part of a and the Wood County area. be at the library on Friday, You may sign up for the audiobooks and streaming tute of Funeral Service in local funeral home, provid- They are excited to have the Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. monthly Friends of the Quit- video. 1991. He is a proud United ing service to the families Gardner family to help con- to assist job seekers. No ap- man Public Library News- States Army veteran, he has we live, work and worship tinue their pursuit of quali- completed international with. Lowe Funeral home ty, compassionate service to Sell your stuff with a classified. cemetery, cremation & fu- is truly, ‘friends helping the community. neral association university friends’,” Gardner said. 903-763-4522 or 903-569-2442

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF TALLADEGA COUNTY CASE NO. JU-2017-000411.03 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS TO: T.R. the natural or legal father of J.L.W., a minor, born 3/12/07 in Bemidji, Minnesota. Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed by the Alabama Dept. of Human Resources in Talladega County seeking to terminate parental rights to J.L.W. You have a right to be represented by an attorney and, if the juvenile court determines that you are indigent, counsel shall be appointed for you if you are unable for financial reasons to retain your own attorney. You are required to file an answer with the Clerk of the Court and the Petitioner’s attorney, John Mark Padgett, Assistant Attorney General, Alabama Dept. of Human Resources, P.O. Box 304000, Montgomery, AL 36130-4000, within fourteen (14) days after the last publication of this notice or a judgment will be entered against you. A hearing has been set in this Court for the 7th day of February, 2020 at 9:00a.m. o’clock in the Talladega County Juvenile Court, at which time you may appear and contest the same, if you so choose.

Clerk of Juvenile Court Attorney for Petitioner: John Mark Padgett (PAD012) Assistant Attorney General Talladega County Department of Human Resources S. Gordon Persons Bldg. 50 Ripley Street N Montgomery, Alabama 36130

P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) 903-569-5115 CLERK OF THE COURT DONNA HUSTON PETITIONER‘S ATTORNEY OR PETITIONER Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins PO BOX 1707 SHAWN K BRADY www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com QUITMAN, TX 75783 6351 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 350 FRISCO, TX 75034 Discounts up to 40% THE STATE OF TEXAS 42 TXism: “throw some ACROSS 1 2 3 4 leather __ _ horse” 1 hurt your toe TO:, The Unknown Heirs at Law of George Elvin Payne, Deceased, Respondent(s), Greetings: 43 “____ Estacado” TEXAS 5 this Vance founded 5 (Staked Plains) the Alley Theatre 44 AWOL from school 6 “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. You or your attorney are hereby in Houston in 1947 CROSSWORD 45 TX-born Scott Joplin: by Charley & Guy Orbison 6 “opposed to” prefix commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition at or before “King of ___time” 7 Copyright 2019 by Orbison Bros. 7 Jimmie Rodgers’ 46 historical period 10:00 a.m. of the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served first Blue Yodel 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 47 Lubbock’s air force “_ ___ Texas” this citation.” base before it closed 8 TXism: “____ 17 18 19 20 in 1997 ______freeze 21 22 23 Said Plaintiff’s Original Petition was filed in the 402nd Judicial District Court of Wood ducks to a pond” County, Texas on this the 30th day of October, 2019, in this cause numbered 2019-615 on the 17 concealed oneself 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 18 terrorist with many docket of said court, and styled, guns? 32 33 34 35 (hyphenated) 21 __ Chico chain 36 37 38 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION started in TX 39 40 41 vs. 22 TXism: “busier THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF GEORGE ELVIN PAYNE, DECEASED than _ ___-armed 42 43 44 fry cook in a truck IN RE: 579 BURTON RD., HAWKINS, TEXAS 75765 stop” 45 46 47 23 a good football linebacker, e.g. 48 49 P-1455 A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: 24 floated on the 48 “Do unto ______Guadalupe River . . .” 50 A SUIT TO JUDICIALLY FORECLOSE ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PLAINTIFF’S near New 50 _____ Laredo, 51 Braunfels Mexico (across 9 TXism: “smoke ‘__ ORIGINAL PETITION & MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 579 BURTON RD., HAWKINS, from Laredo, TX) 29 music composition ___” (find) 52 WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS 75765. 30 “give it _ ___” 51 Irion County was 10 cloistered sisters 29 first president of (make an attempt) named for this 11 Grand ___ Opry 53 Rice University: 31 TXism: “good __’ Robert (init.) 12 Austin univer. Edgar _____ Lovett As is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Petition on file in this suit. The officer executing this process boy” 52 Greenville ___ in 13 TX school child 30 ship’s leeward shall promptly execute the same according to law, and make due return as the law directs. 32 what fans did to Dallas (abbr.) who performs 33 stat for an Astro the ref who made 53 TX Temple who was highly in academics pitcher a bad call (2wds.) Hollis in 2013 film 14 TXism: “makes my 24 “Roger the Dodger” 34 former Albertsons Issued and given under my hand and Seal of said Court at office in Quitman, Texas, on this the 34 bullfight cheers “The Lone Ranger _____ stand on (init.) drug stores 4th day of November, 2019. 25 TX Kacey 35 “Santa ___ DOWN end” (scary) 35 similar or identical National Wildlife 15 “three” in cards Musgraves was 37 an Eagle fan in a ATTEST: Refuge” 1 what she said when 16 TX’s 17th governor, 2018 “Female Cowboy jersey? 36 those who died at her purse was Roberts (init.) Vocalist of the Year” 38 Spur players, e.g. DONNA HUSTON- CLERK the Alamo stolen? (3 wds.) 19 cheapest air class at the “___ Awards” 40 this Latham wrote 402nd Judicial District Court of 37 secondhand car 2 aluminium wrap, 20 rain-related events 26 male UT Greek “Urban Cowboy” 38 cunning plan informally (2 wds.) that Rangers’ club, informally 41 foot digits Wood County, Texas 39 this is seen at any 3 book: “Jim Miller, Globe Life Park 27 John Wayne 1935 44 TX Audie Murphy Signed: 11/4/2019 1:24:54 PM of the many TX The ______Story had that Globe Life film: “Texas _____” in WWII Pow Wows of a Texas Badman” Field will not have 28 TXism: “brave 47 TX-born Rex Reed (2 wds.) 4 seat of Callahan 22 TXism: “up a creek enough to ___ __ will ______a film By: ______, DEPUTY 41 quick haircuts County without ______” _ boomtown cafe” 49 vomit, slangily Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019 3B Wood County Church Directory Lake Fork Baptist Church Alba New Hope Baptist Church Forest Hill Baptist Church Tiffany’s Restaurant A lighthouse on the lake ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3855 FM 1801, Mineola 1880 TX-37, Quitman Gunter Assembly of God (903) 569-3760 (903) 967-3420 “My-O-My the Pie” 9483 W FM 515 • Alba, Tx 75410 4578 North FM 17, Alba Pastor Michael Mize Pastor Fred Morrow 271 CR 1558 • Alba (903) 473-9523 Fax: 903-474-9045 (903) 765-9981 Northside Baptist Church Mt. Calvary Baptist BAPTIST 1718 N. Pacific, Mineola 1119 E. G Goode St., Quitman 903-765-2087 Website: www.lakeforkbaptist.org Bright Star Baptist Church 903-569-3872 903-967-2392 email:[email protected] 2795 Co Rd 3480, Alba Steve Prestridge, Pastor Darrell Pixley Open Daily 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. 903-473-4064 Rose Hill Baptist Church Muddy Creek Baptist Pastor Jerry Jackson Jr. 1420 CR 2460, Mineola FM 69, Quitman Enon Baptist Church (903) 569-5746 903-967-3384 The Employees of 7133 TX-182, Alba Pastor Jeff Thompson Jerry Williams Attend the church of (903) 765-2014 Sand Springs Baptist Church Myrtle Springs Baptist Pastor - Reggie Day 3208 C.R. 2330, Mineola 2185 FM 2225, Quitman Watkins Insurance Group your choice this week. First Baptist Church of Alba (903) 569-9350 David Cook 219 E. Holly, Alba Pastor Nick Kerry 903-878-2504 urges everyone to attend 903-765-2471 Silver Lake Baptist Church New Life Baptist Fellowship These area churches welcome you. Pastor Kelly B. Burton 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola 7365 Main St., Quitman the church of their choice! Lake Fork Baptist (903) 569-2433 903-763-1405 9483 W. FM 515, Alba Pastor Mike Sullivan Charles Brewster 903-473-9523 St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Rock Hill Baptist East Texas Lightning Protection Pastor Perry Crisp 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman (903) 569-8722 903-878-2762 Lowe Funeral Home Farm, Home & Ranch CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd Ken Goodson Alba Church of Christ Whispering Hope Baptist Church 1102 E. Goode • 763-2242 Off Hwy. 69, Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT 155 S Farm Road 14, Quitman Tyler, Texas John Ratliff Lake Country Bible Church (903) 967-3149 Dwayne & Lucy Lowe Church of Christ of Alba 1402 N Pacific St, Mineola Pastor Eddie Slaton 817-637-0071 105 W. Holley St., Alba (903) 569-5730 903-765-9450 CHURCH OF CHRIST Quitman, Texas George Filpansick CATHOLIC Church of Christ St. Peter the Apostle 111 Winnsboro, Quitman METHODIST Catholic Church 903-763-5544 Hughes Appliance Paddy’s Autoworks Alba United Methodist 203 Meadowbrook, Mineola Del Ussery 170 E Holley St, Alba 903- 569–3665 Auto Repair Professionals 903-473-2411 Pastor Lawrence Love Church of God in Christ & Air Conditioning Rev. Beverly Tune Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ 3841 E. Hwy. 154 • 903-967-3799 CHRISTIAN CHURCH 209 Bookman St., Quitman TX 1305 W. Broad - Mineola NON-DENOMINATIONAL First Christian Church (903)780-097 Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amazing Grace Fellowship Church Disciples of Christ Pastor Bobby H. Jones 903-569-5440 or 903-569-6903 7405 US Hwy 69 E, Alba 209 North Pacific, Mineola Pastor Byron George 903-569-2537 JEWISH Open Door Church Pastor Rick Son Bethel Temple Fellowship DISCOUNT BUILDING 633 CR1560, Alba 680 CR 2150, Quitman, Texas (903) 765-3587 CHURCH OF CHRIST (940) 206-5830 MATERIALS B.D. Bohannoi Broad St. Church of Christ Rabbi Linda Gutierrez 440 West Broad, Mineola 602 E. Goode • 903-763-2931 Golden 903-569-2046 LATTER-DAY SAINTS BUILDING MATERIALS - FLOORING SHINGLES - SHEET METAL Chad Lewis 903-763-5445 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Golden Church of Christ Church of Jesus Christ of Cottonwood Assembly of God Golden Latter-day Saints DOORS CABINETS - WINDOWS 305 E. Goode St., Quitman 8481 FM 779, Golden 903-768-2712 1128 E Goode St, Quitman Open Monday-Saturday 8 a m to 5 p m (903) 765-2675 North Loop Church of Christ (903) 967-3533 Pastor: Otis Lee 326 W FM 564, Mineola Bishop Dean Brown 903-569-3117 Dairy Queen BAPTIST Clark Dugger METHODIST Golden First Baptist Church Jamestown Church of Christ Brock’s Chapel Methodist of Mineola County Road 2940, Golden 22022 FM1253, Mineola 207 Clark Street, Quitman 903 768-2258 (903) 569-0516 903-763-4062 Pastor Robert Mounce Mineola Church of Christ Linda McCullough 903·569·5454 Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola First United Methodist 903-569-2442 • 715 Mimosa St. • Mineola, Texas 75773 205 County Road 2376, Golden 903- 569-5571 406 E Lane St, Quitman 903-763-4522 • 211 N. Main • Quitman, TX 75783 903-768-2653 Southside Church of Christ (903) 763-4127 Pastor Jason Walters 527 Read St., Mineola Rev. Keefe Cropper 903- 569-6812 Liberty Methodist Kenneth L. Williams CPA BIBLE INDEPENDENT Malcolm Duncan E. Goode St./Hwy. 154, Quitman Autumn Wind Assisted Golden Bible Church (903) 967-7691 308 N. Main • Quitman CR 2290, Golden EPISCOPAL Rev. Keefe Cropper (903) 768-2700 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Living of Winnsboro 903-763-4366 800 N. Johnson, Mineola NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST 903- 569-2478 Church on the Rock We support our local community Golden Church of Christ The Rev. Thomas A. Pantle 302 S Main St, Quitman 903-342-3388 FM Rd. 779, Golden (903) 763-4588 903-768-2712 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES David Jackson James Stringer Jehovah’s Witnesses Country Fellowship Hwy. 69 South, Mineola of Wood County METHODIST 903-569-6370 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman Golden United Methodist Andrew McQueen 658 FM 1799, Golden METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN Living Water Fellowship Family owned business for more than 60 continuous years 903-768-2268 EPISCOPAL 2574 FM2088, Quitman 1238 N Pacific St • Mineola, TX Pastor Jim Pickens East Chapel CME Church (903) 967-2000 723 South Pacific, Mineola David Hartley 903 569-5432 903-569-3624 Wood County Cowboy Church MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 www.mineolaandcantoneyecare.com Hawkins Pastor - Leonard Spurling 3435 FM 2088, Quitman Packagers of Dried Beans, ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-535-9155 First Assembly of God METHODIST Chase Pope Peas, Rice, Popcorn, 102 Hams St., Hawkins 1st United Methodist Church Household Aluminum 903-769-3835 612 N Newsom St, Mineola PENTECOSTAL UNITED Pastor Don Majors 569-5426 Victory Fellowship Foil & Plastic Wrap Rev. Paul Thomasson United Pentecostal Church BAPTIST Smith Chapel Methodist 1600 N. State Hwy. 37, Quitman 322 Freeman Liberty Baptist 670 FM 1804, Mineola (903) 967-2628 288 CR 3650, Hawkins 903-569-9187 Pastor Keith Clark 903-569-2636 903-769-2250 Pastor Jim Pickens 903-763-4711 • www.coventryfinancialtexas.com Pastor Bob Sexton Johnson Chapel Methodist Sulphur Springs 224 Elliott, Mineola LUTHERAN LUTHERAN 903-569-9536 Our Savior Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church Pastor Clara Gilbert 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs “Devote yourselves to prayer, Kelly Drug 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins (903) 885-5787 903-769-4065 NAZARENE Timothy Eden Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 Kyle Kirk First Church of the Nazarene being watchful and thankful.” Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 503 N. Line, Mineola Winnsboro PENTECOSTAL 903-569-3057 BAPTIST Colossians 4:2 FREE DELIVERY Pine Mills Pentecostal Church Rev. Randy Larpenteur. Cartwright Baptist Hwy. 14, Hawkins 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro 903-857-2527 NON-DENOMINATIONAL 903-967-2818 Pastor M.D. Thornhill Bethel Worship Center Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Boddie Roofing 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola Crossroads Baptist Holly Lake 903-569-8708 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro SUPPORT OUR AREA Composition - Torchdown - Metal CATHOLIC Rev. Kenneth Teo Pastor Terry Bolton Holy Spirit Catholic Church Church of the Lakes East Point Baptist Residential • Free Estimates 1612 S. 2869, Holly Lake at Enchanted Lakes 5029 FM 2088, Winnsboro CHURCHES WITH AN AD Rev. Michael T. Snyder 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Bro. James Scott 903-769-3235 (903) 569-5101 Perryville Baptist Church 903-850-4642 Holy Ghost Central Church 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro IN THIS LOCATION Mineola Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola 903-725-7729 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-768-2262 Little Hope Baptist Church First Assembly of God Pastor Rick Childers CR 3990 and CR 3984, Winnsboro WOOD COUNTY 1917 N US Hwy 69 Mineola Christian Fellowship 430-502-5855 (903) 569-9882 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola Pastor James Young Jr. ASPHALT Pastor Jerry Williams (903) 569-8884 Sharon Baptist Iglesia Primera Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro 2124 County Road 2670 Asamblea de Dios 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola 903-629-7202 511 N. Second, Mineola 569-8388 Perry Shirley 903-569-5537 Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding 903.569.1833 Spur on Ministries CATHOLIC BAPTIST 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola St. Ann’s Catholic Calvary Baptist Church 863-697-0469 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro “Rejoice always, pray continually, give 779 FM 49, Mineola Pastor Mike Fletcher 903-629-7889 (903) 768-2313 Mani Mathai DOW AUTOPLEX thanks in all circumstances; for this is Pastor Donald Masters PENTECOSTAL UNITED Full Service GM Dealer Central Baptist Church New Life Pentecostal CHRISTIAN Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 602 N Line St, Mineola 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola Central Christian Church (903) 569-3203 903-569-5750 110 Sage St., Winnsboro 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola First Baptist Church Pastor David Bethel 903-342-5883 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 204 N Johnson St, Mineola F. Kevin Hollowell 903-569-2621 (903) 569-3873 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Phillip Casper Seventh Day Adventist METHODIST Freedom Baptist Church 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola Perryville Methodist Church Compliments of BAILEY’S ACE 155 CR 2201, Mineola 903-569-6930 FM 852, Perryville 903-638-8555 Pastor Richard Rose 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro HARDWARE Pastor Al Dusek Glenda Mendoza Kemp-Meek Hainesville Baptist Church Manufacturing Co. Inc. 522 E. Broad 903.569.2911 3368 FM 49, Mineola Quitman PRESBYTERIAN Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 7 pm, 903 569-3212 ASSEMBLY OF GOD First Presbyterian Mineola, Tx. Sat 8 am - 6 pm • Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm Pastor Terry Davis First Assembly of God 302 S Chestnut St, Winnsboro “Strong churches make strong communities” Harvest Acres Baptist Church 909 E. Goode St., Quitman (903) 342-3011 1062 W State Loop 564, Mineola 903-763-2901 Rev. Dr. Jerry Carpenter 903-569-5351 Pastor Ken Otwell Pastor David W. Burcham Yantis “For it is all for your sake, so that as SUPPORT OUR AREA Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church BAPTIST BAPTIST Hwy. 778, Mineola Clover Hill Baptist County Line Baptist grace extends to more and more people Pastor: Rick Ellington FM 69, Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis CHURCHES WITH AN AD Legacy Baptist Fellowship 903-967-7440 903-383-2148 it may increase thanksgiving, to the 415 W. McDonald, Mineola Pastor Mark Thompson Pastor Rodney Christ 903-316-0552 Ebenezer Baptist Covenant Reformed Baptist IN THIS LOCATION Macedonia Missionary Baptist FM 14, Quitman FM 515 & 852, Yantis glory of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:15 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola 903-967-2848 Pastor Tony Jackson (903) 769-5618 Pastor John Skelton First Baptist, Yantis “Give thanks to the Lord, Pastor Thomas Ricks Faith Baptist Church 100 Church St., Yantis Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church 405 S Hart Street, Quitman 903-383-2393 “The Lord is my strength and my 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola 903-492-3535 Pastor Craig Vance for he is good; (903) 569-2124 Pastor Mike Midkiff White Oak Baptist shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am Jonathan Allenw First Baptist, Quitman 116 PR 5922, Yantis his love endures forever.” Mt. Pisgah Baptist 301 W. Lane, Quitman (903) 383-2310 helped; my heart exults, and with my 4995 FM 49, Mineola 903-763-4142 Pastor Jimmy Rogers 1 Chronicles 16:34 Pastor Tim Nall Rev. Gabe Martin song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7 4B Wood County Monitor • Thursday, November 21, 2019

Above, seniors with their second state marching trophy; at left, reactions to Congratulations State Championship Band Congratulations Makayla, we’re so proud making finals (top) and winning state (bottom); below, Rebecca Hughes and Jett We’re so proud of you Corban of you & all your hard work & effort Vaughan compare medals; band director Chris Brannan congratulates Joel Smith; Love, Mom and Dad Love Mom and Dad Luz Tinajero tests her medal; at bottom, directors Brannan and Dago Gonzalez rush the field to congratulate their students. (Monitor photos by Sam Major)

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