Thursday, Wood County March 14, 2019 Vol. 4 No. 11 One Section 50 cents MONITORwww.woodcountymonitor.com WCIC board members air concerns over task force By ZAK WELLERMAN the task force, which is charged County.” No such review has Yantis representative J.R. Simp- in an effort to promote tourism. [email protected] with recommending ways to im- been done since WCIC’s incep- son said at last week’s meeting The Wood County tax office col- prove the WCIC. Commissioners tion, he claimed. Robinson further that a misconception exists about lects the HOT taxes. An emphasis Members of the Wood County have yet to take action on a reso- states that the goal is crucial be- where WCIC funding goes. is placed on “heads in beds” when Industrial Commission (WCIC) lution authorizing the task force. cause Mineola and Winnsboro are “They’re saying that all the choosing where the funds go, Board of Directors expressed On Jan. 11, newly elected Coun- considering withdrawing from money goes to Lake Fork. I’ve such as multiple-day festivals or concerns last week that misinfor- ty Judge Lucy Hebron announced the WCIC. probably had 400 emails since all fishing tournaments at area lakes. mation is circulating in regard to plans to create the task force. A The resolution authorizing the this started, text messages and “They see the total number that’s how WCIC money is allocated resolution authorizing the task task force was not on last week’s Facebook,” Simpson said. “Every- on our financials as far as HOT throughout the county. force was tabled by commission- commissioners’ agenda. body’s mad. They’re saying we funds,” Bettis said. “For exam- Those concerns and others were ers on Feb. 22, and no action has Hebron had no comment on send all the money to Lake Fork, ple, our HOT fund list, the total, raised at a March 7 meeting in the been taken since. March 8 about when the resolu- and we don’t support the other and they see who it’s earmarked wake of a commissioners’ court According to a letter from Troy tion will be on the agenda. communities. I’m not sure what for and it’s Lake Fork. What they workshop that tackled the spe- Robinson, who Hebron appoint- WCIC Executive Director Kiki makes them think that.” don’t understand is where that cial task force appointed for the ed as chairman of the task force, Bettis stated, “As far as where it The Industrial Commission de- money comes from. Your city’s purpose of examining the WCIC. the goal of the panel is “to review (task force) stands, you know I cides where to direct Hotel Occu- money goes into the general fund, At the March 1 workshop, Wood the effectiveness and structure hate to say this, but I’m stuck back pancy Tax (HOT) funds in unin- County commissioners discussed of WCIC for all citizens of Wood in the ‘I don’t know’ stage.” corporated areas of Wood County See WCIC Page 8A Commissioners give OK to Bassmaster host agreement By ZAK WELLERMAN May 2-6 as one of nine reg- in Quitman. This annex will [email protected] ular season tournaments in house the election office, the Bassmaster Elite Series early voting, IT offices and Wood County commis- this year. Sabine River Au- a conference room. A pro- sioners last week approved thority lakeside complex posal from Braun Intertec the Bassmaster host agree- will be used as the event for soil and concrete testing ment for the four-day Toy- headquarters. for the annex building was ota Bassmaster Texas Fest at WCIC has agreed to be approved as well. Lake Fork in May. the lead host on the 2019 Danny Hightower House The agreement between Bassmaster Texas Fest at Movers was awarded the Bassmaster and Wood Lake Fork in conjunction bid to move an existing County spells out the host’s with Emory Tourism, QDC house from county prop- responsibilities. As a part of and the Lake Fork Cham- erty, where the annex will the contract, Wood County ber. Emory Tourism is re- be placed. Hightower’s bid Industrial Commission will sponsible for the cost of the was the lowest, which was pay a host fee of $65,000 to meeting room at the Best $6,000. Lennon Construc- These former Texas & Pacific Railroad employees appeared at Saturday’s celebration of 90 years of history for the T&P Bassmaster. Western-Emory during the tion bid $6,750 and South- in Mineola. From left are Robert Stedry, Copper Hall, Monty Yocom, Mike Love, Don Cole, Doyle Milliron, Ricky Reed, Addendums to the agree- week of the tournament. line Services bid $7,900. Garland Mabe, Ken Smith, Johnny Ramirez, Danny Barnes, Bobby Littlefield, Troy Clower, Mike Roberts, Glenn Broom, ment were made to share May 4 will be used as a Hightower did not fill out Wayne Petrea, Burt Camp and Pete Donahue. (Photo courtesy of Jeanne May). the cost with the Quitman celebration day for visiting the conflict of interest ques- Development Corp. (QDC), anglers and other attend- tionnaire prior to the bids TRACKS OF HISTORY City of Emory and Lake ees. The day will feature being opened. Commission- Fork Chamber of Com- music, vendors and booths ers awarded the bid on the merce as co-sponsors of the promoting each of the cities condition that the question- event. of Wood County, WCIC Ex- naire would be filled out Mineola shaped in part by T&P railroad QDC, on behalf of the City ecutive Director Kiki Bettis within the next seven days. By HANK MURPHY It was early 1929 when cally and even spiritually. of Quitman, agreed to con- said. An interlocal contract be- [email protected] the T&P moved its railway Because you had 700 men, tribute $10,000. Lake Fork “We do want everyone to tween the Department of terminal from Longview to and that doesn’t even count Chamber agreed to contrib- be involved,” Bettis said. Information Resources and Mineola’s train heritage Mineola, according to Phil- their brides and their fami- ute $5,000. City of Emory, In other action last week, Wood County relating to steamed into view Saturday lips. He cited accounts from lies that moved here, scram- on behalf of the tourism de- commissioners approved the use of DIR shared ser- in recognition of 90 years of the Longview newspaper bling to find rooms in Jan- partment, agreed to contrib- a contract with JPJ Con- vices master service agree- ute $10,000. struction for the new annex Texas & Pacific Railroad his- at the time, which reported uary, February and March See COUNTY, Page 10A tory and the T&P employ- that roughly 700 employees of ’29. Texas Fest is scheduled building at 207 Smart Street ees who helped to shape the were being transferred to The influx of newcomers character of Mineola. Mineola. caused a spike in school This Week in Your Neighborhood According to local histori- “That’s the biggest impact enrollment, prompting the an and Landmark Commis- that’s happened to Mineola school district to build East Freedom Realty in Quitman, located at a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16 at the Mineola Civic sion Chairman Jim Phillips, in its history,” Phillips told Ward Elementary, Phillips 710 S. Main St., will host its grand opening Center. the contribution of the Tex- a capacity crowd squeezed said. with a ribbon-cutting on March 15 at noon as & Pacific to the develop- into the train depot. “Be- “There would be new with music and hot dogs. The Mineola mini train will be giving ment of Mineola cannot be cause you’re talking eco- See RAILS, Page 10A rides at Iron Horse Square March 16 from overstated. nomically, culturally, civi- Junk in the Trunk will be held from 7:30 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting). Newman, Phillips selected Woman and Man of the Year in Mineola By HANK MURPHY man as a well-known, our city is not a one-stop, In introducing Phillips, a [email protected] homegrown product who’s short-term goal. It cannot member of Mineola High been active in a number of be viewed as a situation of School’s Class of 1980, Hol- Mineola educator and his- community organizations once arrived at we can kick len noted that he oversees torian Jim Phillips and city and endeavors, her contri- back and leave our town’s high school yearbook, ad- Main Street director Doris butions sometimes over- health on autopilot. It is an vises the middle school’s Newman were named Min- looked. ongoing, evolving situation Junior Historians and teach- eola Man and Woman of the “This nominee volun- in which issues must be ad- es seventh-grade history as Year at the Mineola Cham- teers in numerous activities dressed, challenges should well as journalism. Phillips ber of Commerce’s annual that are not mentioned, for be met and projects carried has taught in Mineola for 30 community awards ban- she works quietly behind through. We must continue years. quet on March 7. the scenes not taking any to nourish and foster efforts Hollen called him “instru- Before a packed banquet credit for helping the city of the volunteer boards that mental in instilling the love room at the Mineola Civic grow,” said Walton, noting aid the historical preserva- of history and pride in our Center, Newman was an- that Newman worked at tion and promotion of our community.” nounced by Cle Walton of the Mineola Monitor (later town.” Phillips, who also chairs the Mineola Lions Club. the Wood County Monitor) Upon receiving the the Mineola Landmark Phillips was introduced by for 30 years. “This person is award, Newman stated: “I Commission, “seeks to en- Greg Hollen of the Rotary passionate and it’s obvious love Mineola, and there are sure that our residents learn Club. that she loves her city.” a multitude of people out and love all of our local his- Newman and Phillips Walton recited words there who have made this tory, especially focusing on were among five major penned by Newman as part town what it is. Mineola is a the underserved commu- Doris Newman and Jim Phillips were named the Mineola Woman of the Year award winners recognized. of her city job application: wonderful place because of and Man of the Year at last Thursday’s annual chamber of commerce ban- Walton described New- “I believe the livelihood of each and every one of you.” See CHAMBER, Page 10A quet. (Monitor photo by Hank Murphy)

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Church Directory...... 7A Meals on Wheels...... 10A Community Calendar...... 2A Obituaries...... 6A Page 4 Page 11 Classifieds...... 9A Police/Fire Reports...... 5A Quitman HS health science Alba-Golden and Quitman www.facebook.com/WoodCountyMonitor From the Arboretum...... 6A Sports...... 10-12A students showcase courses battle in extra innings 2A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019 Corner Column It should come as no surprise to anyone I can’t say with certainty that every move has been met that there is no drought in our corner of with excessive rainfall, but you tell me what the weather the world. has been like around here since Jan. 1. I’m beginning to The state drought index map recently wonder if the hill next to our office ever stops seeping. (and for several weeks) showed the en- February is not supposed to be the wettest month of the tire northeastern part of Texas as solid, year. It’s supposed to rain maybe two or three times, not bright blue (the lowest level) all the way every two or three days. out to places hundreds of miles away like I assume the creeks and rivers eventually drain to the Lubbock, San Angelo and Victoria. Gulf and the pastures get a chance to dry out. But I don’t There were a few places from the Big PHIL MAJOR know that for a fact. Perhaps we should check cattle for Bend west and in the far southern tip of webbed feet. the Rio Grande Valley, and a few small gaps on the High I do know that typical rainfall increases as you move Plains around Amarillo that are not solid blue. from west to east in this part of the world. For Wood County, on a scale of 0-800, we were at 10, The trees and plant life are heartier here. Folks from areas which means everything is virtually saturated. Zero would where we lived on the west side of the Interstate 35 corri- mean saturated ground to a depth of eight inches, whereas dor can’t stay here long without becoming claustrophobic. 800 would mean zero moisture left to that depth. They like to see the horizon, or they become disoriented. Those who can remember when those blue hues were or- Of course, one potential downside to lots of rain is ange and red not that long ago surely can’t be too somber healthy vegetation which, if and when it does dry out due Rotary Student of the Month about the soggy ground. to summer drought or natural death at the end of its life Quitman seniors Max Peddy (left) and Lille Danner were named the Quitman Pretty much every lake within a few hundred miles is at cycle next winter, means plenty of fuel for wildfires. Let’s Rotary February students of the month. (Courtesy photo). or near capacity, if not above. The state’s lakes are holding hope that’s not the case this year. about 90 percent of the water they were designed for, and I’ve seen up close the destruction that can be wrought it’s only when you get to the truly dry confines of West and never want to witness that again. A good friend was Texas where lake levels are still struggling. severely burned trying to protect his home and was lucky I keep reminding myself that by August it can be dried to live to tell about it. out with deep cracks formed. I grew up in black clay coun- And the stress it puts on the first responders and their try where you could break a leg in those cracks. equipment can extract a heavy toll. The drought of 2011 comes to mind, when about the only If April showers bring May flowers, can someone tell me, grass left green at our place was directly above the septic please, what benefit do we get from February flooding? tank’s laterals. BASKETBALL NOTE While we claim no credit for being able to influence Before we get too far away from the high school basket- Mother Nature, there is a bit of history when it comes to ball season, it should be noted on the record that it took job changes. some pretty good competition to oust Mineola teams from Not long after taking on my second newspaper job, the the state playoffs. county was hit by a 100-year flood. And then another hit The Chapel Hill girls, who beat Mineola in the fourth only nine months later. round, and Dallas Madison boys (third round winner) went Roll ahead a decade or so when I interviewed and took a on to win their respective state championships. Chapel Hill job just a couple hours north of the aforementioned Valley. recorded the rarest of feats, with an undefeated season. It rarely rains here, the publisher told me. By the time he PERSONAL NOTE had shown us the town and headed back to drop us off at It’s good to know that Wood County communities rec- Joe Moore was honored by the Mineola Kiwanis club as the February Citizen our hotel in Corpus Christi, it was raining so hard he had ognize the contributions of local newspapers – specifically of the Month. Joe serves as Distribution Chair for Mineola Caring & Sharing. to pull over. And only a few weeks after I started work, the its editors. On successive Thursday nights we witnessed This job entails buying the food for Mineola’s needy and figuring how much city was hit with a driving rain storm that had the locals Larry Tucker in Quitman and Doris Newman in Mineo- of each food item that each family receives. Joyce Curry, Division 34 Eliminate remembering the last time a hurricane made it that far in- la being recognized as outstanding citizens. We couldn’t Chair and Kiwanis Secretary presented the award. (Courtesy photo) land. agree more with those selections. WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTICAL JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 p.m., FANNIE MARCHMAN GARDEN CLUB - third Wednesday, MINEOLA SCHOOL BOARD - third Monday, Admin. Bldg., QUITMAN ROTARY CLUB, Thurs., noon, UT Health Quitman Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975- September - May, Mineola Civic Center, 9:30 a.m. Visitors wel- Loop 564, 7 p.m. Community Room, N. Hwy. 37. 5745 come. Charla Martin, president, 903-638-6389 MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., City QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; city hall. ALBA CITY COUNCIL - first Monday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - first Tuesday at the lodge Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in November QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – 2nd Monday, 6 p.m. Adminis- ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Alba Commu- hall, Highway 37, Quitman. Covered dish - 6:30 p.m., meeting and December because of holidays. tration Building. nity Center. 765-2573 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each Thursday, 7 p.m. at MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB - last REPUBLICAN CLUB OF WINNSBORO - fourth Monday, 7 ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday every other the hall. Monday, 6 p.m., high school lobby. p.m., 903-342-0575. month,, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone welcome. FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednesday and MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD - third REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third Monday, ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, bridge, lessons, Bin- Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 569-6944. Public invited. 11:30 a.m., Red Dome, Quitman, 903 383 2121. high school library, 768-2472. go and card games. Quitman MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, dinner at SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAWKINS - ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tuesday, el- FOUKE-LAKE HAWKINS CRIME WATCH - third Thursday, 7 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invited. 569-2608. fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. ementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. p.m., Fouke Community Center MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE - first and third Tuesday, 11 a.m., SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club meets third ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m., FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday, Quitman. 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 569-2776. Thursday of odd months, 6:30 p.m., Red Dome Smokehouse Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group Mon. 11 FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - first MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Dogwood Room, meeting room. 903-253-3635. a.m.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. Thursday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. Mineola Civic Center. STROKE SURVIVORS & APHASIA CLUB OF EAST TEXAS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Saturday, GED CLASSES, FREE - Sand Spring Baptist Church. Monday MINEOLA ROTARY RECYCLING – third Saturday, 8:30-11:30 - fourth Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., First Baptist Church Quitman, 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon, or 6-9 p.m. 903-768-3239 or 903- a.m., Walmart parking lot. Cardboard, paper and plastic accept- 903-878-2392. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. & Sat. 569-9350. ed. TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - second Tuesday, 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street, Mineola. GED FREE PREPARATORY CLASS - each Thursday 4 - 6 MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, 9:30 6:30-8 p.m., First Christian Church Tyler, Broadway & Loop, AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal p.m. concurrent with QISD calendar. Quitman Public Library, a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 903-497-1162; Dominoes & other games. 903-839-2349. Church, Mineola. 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD - Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., and Friday, TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley chapter, ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP (sponsored by Pilot Club) GIRL SCOUTS MINEOLA TROOP 3 - building girls of courage, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays on Mercy Ships property, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 903-882- first Monday, 11 a.m., Red Dome restaurant in Quitman, 903- confidence, and character, who make the world a better place! MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD - Wednesday and Thurs- 0887. 569-5237. All girls kindergarten-12th grade welcome! Monday, 5-6:30 day, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., business meeting fourth Thursday, TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Baptist AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth Tuesday, p.m., September-May, Broad Street Church of Christ Annex, 9:30 am. Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. 6:30 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of Mineola. 903-569- Crystal Arcand 903-705-2459 MLOTA QUILT GUILD - first, second and third Thursday, 9:30 UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT - every 0348. All are invited. HAINESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER - second Tuesday, 6 am; business meeting first Thursday. three months on third Monday, Wood County Courthouse, 5:30 AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - first Tuesday, p.m. Members bring a covered dish and enjoy an evening of MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; business p.m.. 903-763-2123. 6:30 p.m., 102 West Broadway, in Winnsboro. 903-752-0913 fellowship. Center is located at FM 49 and 778, 903-769-1091. meeting fourth Monday. UTU AUXILIARY MORNING STAR LODGE #851 - third Mon- or 903-7675338. HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and fourth MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 day (except July and August), 11:30 a.m APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store - Dog Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Hainesville. p.m. Beginners are welcome. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., Re- Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacific Street, Mineola, Thursday-Sat- HAWKINS LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday at the MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. cruiting new members. 569-2228. urday. 903-569-0505 or 903-563-9542. depot in Willful Crossing. All levels welcome,, 903-569-8877. VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke every BOY SCOUT TROOP 36 QUITMAN - meets Sunday, 4:30 HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT - first and third Tuesday at MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD - Tuesday, 1 p.m. Business Friday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. p.m., Scout House behind First United Methodist Church. Dan- the fire station at Holly Lake Ranch. meeting first Tuesday.. WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - Second Tuesday, 6 p.m., ny King, 903-521-5930. IRIS GARDEN CLUB-GOLDEN - first Monday, Septem- MONDAY NIGHT KNITS - 6-8 p.m. Monday, Golden Methodist Quitman Public Library. 903-763-1210 or e-mail mkyoung97@ BOY SCOUTS TROOP 385 MINEOLA - Tuesdays 7 p.m., ber-May, Golden United Methodist Church. 903-765-3000. Fellowship Hall. 903-768-2540. peoples.com.net Mineola Methodist Education Bldg. New boys/alums welcome! KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center Dog- NORTHEAST TEXAS PARATROOPERS ASSOCIATION - third WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meeting, Mon- Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 wood Room. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Red Dome Smokehouse in Quitman. day, 2 p.m, Wood County Extension Office. BOY SCOUTS TROOP 180 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays 6:30 THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S THE OPEN HEART MINISTRY - third Friday, 7 p.m., Mineola Civic WOOD COUNTY AGGIE MOMS - 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., 903- p.m., Church of Christ. New boys/alums welcome! Tex Willis APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Center. 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook page. 903-816-0638 church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. 903-569-3662. OVERCOMERS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, third BOY SCOUTS TROOP 379 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays 7 p.m., LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, 6:30 7-8 p.m., Whispering Pines Church of the Nazarene, located Thursday, 8 p.m., appraisal district office. Open to the public. City Bldg @ Walker Park. New boys/alums welcome! Sherry p.m. 903-850-2557. on CR 3811, Hawkins WOOD COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS – McGovern 903-335-9744 LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m., PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF MINEOLA ELEMENTARY garden workday each Wednesday 9 to noon, all levels of ex- BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble Baptist, Red Dome Smokehouse, Quitman. - first Tuesday, 8:15 a.m., elementary library, perience welcome. Come at 8:45 in the kitchen of the Stinson Mineola, first & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. Month- PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., First house for coffee. 175 Gov Hogg Pkwy, Quitman – the 2-story BREAKING FREE - meeting place for families and friends of ly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 or 3069. Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program provided. 903- white house behind the pavilion at Hogg Park. addicts and alcoholics. Monday, 7 p.m., 971 E. Goode St., Quit- LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - rehearsals Thursdays 629-2114 WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - third man, 903-497-6149. at Mineola High School Band Hall. 7 p.m. 903-569-2300. PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second and fourth Tuesday, 6 Monday, 5:30 p.m. (every three months). CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those with LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the Lake p.m. Mineola Civic Center. 903-569-5237. WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every other various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, 6:30-9 p.m., Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - at First Baptist Church in Quit- Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. 763-2716. Church On the Rock annex building at 302 S. Stephens, Quit- LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - first Saturday, February, man. First Tuesday 1-3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 903-763- WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other month, man. 903-763-4588. May, August and November, Harold Simmons Community Cen- 8101. third Monday, 6 p.m., Wood County Justice Center courtroom. THE CORVETTES OF WOOD COUNTY – First Saturday of ter, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all members and guests wel- QUILTS OF VALOR GROUP, STITCHIN’ ANGELS, meet the The public is invited. 903-763-2201 or 903-569-6294. the month at 9 a.m. Richie’s Grill, corner of U.S. 80 and FM 14 come. 903-569-0223. last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m., 1118 N. Pacific WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thursday, Quit- in Hawkins. Open to any Corvette owner. MEMORY CAFÉ, a time for stimulating memory, meets weekly St., Mineola, to make quilts for service members and veterans. man Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. 903-383-7036 or www.wood- COUNSELING CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE CENTER - 903-850- on Thursday in the craft room at Holly Brook Baptist Church QUITMAN CHILD ADVOCACY GROUP - third Thursday, 10 countydem.org. 3858 or [email protected]. from 11:45 to 2 p.m. Lunch is provided. Various activities are a.m., 403 Conger in Quitman. The public is welcome. WOOD COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third Monday, CUB SCOUTS PACK 391 HAWKINS - meets Sundays, 5 p.m., offered each week, including games, moderate exercise, art, QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except when on January through May and September through November, 7 Scout Hut, FUMC. New boys, alums welcome. Scott Randall, and music. People in the area are invited. There is no charge. field trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitmangardenclub@gmail. p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger Community Room. 903-203-7901. For more information call 903 769-2091. com. All are welcome. For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - first Sat- MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 7 p.m., in QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, Faith WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC - urday except June, July, August and December, 12 p.m. Har- high school band hall. All parents invited. Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m., third vest Acres Baptist Church, 460 NW Loop 564, Mineola. 903- MINEOLA LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Thursday, noon, QUITMAN LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday, 6:30 Monday, 1-6 p.m. Public Health Department offices, 213 W. 343-1474. Mineola Country Club, 903-638-1596; 903-569-3340. p.m., Peralta’s Restaurant. Contact any Lions Club member to Bermuda, Quitman, 763-5406. DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, John MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd Tues- donate your used eyeglasses for recycling to the needy. WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT - second Monday, 7 Hogg, Sr. Chapter, 3rd Monday except June, July, August & day, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion Building, QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Quitman p.m., hospital conference room in Quitman. Public invited. December, 1 PM. Holly Hall, Holly Lake Ranch. 903-520-8697 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. Public Library. 903-383-5075. WOOD COUNTY PCT. 2 CONSTABLE EXPLORERS – first DELPHIAN LITERARY CLUB - first Wednesday, 569-6794 or Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Armed Texans Training Facility, 369 CR 569-3586. 2784, Mineola. DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS - 7 p.m. Friday, Seventh To add a listing to the WOOD COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSO- Day Adventist Church, Ronny Polley 768-2992. 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[email protected] He explained that once the tioned what the city would InSight Wireless and Tow- family member is no longer do once the residents are ers of Virginia is construct- Alba City Council took residing there, the property sent a letter and they don’t ing a 300-foot, wide-based steps last week to address owner could then lease it, respond to the new regula- triangular communications city water customers who becoming a landlord and tions. tower at the location of the are in violation of regula- required to have a separate Kelbe indicated that if previous 400-foot tower on tions that require a water account. needed, the city can consid- County Road 2922. service account for each res- The council voted unan- er cutting off water to the Although the new tower idence. imously to proceed with a residences to gain compli- is 100 feet shorter than the Paul Kelbe, water and proposed ordinance that ance. previous tower, it possesses wastewater superintendent, would require such users The council also canceled greater carrying capacity. said a quick review of po- to sign up for master meter the May 4 election as none The old tower was tential violations numbered accounts, which would be of the three seats on the bal- load-maximized and could at least 15, possibly more. charged 50 percent more lot are contested. support no addition- He gave as an example a than the regular residential Mayor Sonny Hass will al antenna. A temporary residence with a water tap base rate of $24 per month. serve another term, as will truck-mobile tower is being that then had another res- The per-gallon usage Alderman Larry Harris. used until the replacement idential structure added, charge would remain the Don Heinert will assume tower is put in commission. to be occupied by a family same after the $36 base rate. the other council seat, According to the on-site member. Rather than pay Sewer rates would similarly which his wife, Mayor Pro installers, the footings from the expense of a new water be effected inside the city Tem Marja Heinert, is not the old tower still met fed- tap, water service was add- limits, with a 50 percent in- seeking again. eral specifications and are ed onto the existing resi- crease to the base rate. being reused. Construction is about a quarter complete. The in- A new communications tower is under construction in the Golden community. stallation should be com- pleted in several weeks. structures. constraints. Construction is being com- A large crane is obligated The construction crew plicated by the cramped to stand-off approximately is based in Albuquerque, location adjacent to electri- 80 feet, a less than optimal N.M., and is being tempo- cal lines, homes and other lift position, due to the site rarily lodged in Emory. Mineola trustees explore district’s priorities in goal-setting workshop By PHIL MAJOR al times before solving the plans from 2016, which Kelly B’s open at Country Club [email protected] puzzle), but that is how you board members agreed Kelly Bates and Vic Savelli cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying the grand opening of Kelly B’s Main Course restaurant learn, he said. needed tweaking. at the Mineola Country Club on Feb. 28. Although Kelly B’s is located at the Country Club, you do not have to be a After leading the Min- Oftentimes the attempt to They evaluated the dis- member to dine at the restaurant. (Courtesy of Mineola Chamber of Commerce). eola School Board in a solve a problem involves trict’s vision statement, team-building exercise at going at it directly, rath- mission statement and core last week’s goal-setting er than looking around for values in areas of student Quitman ISD adds mobile app, upgrades website workshop, facilitator Randy other possible solutions – as achievement, personnel, fi- Hancock, a retired superin- was the key to solving the nances, facilities, communi- Adapting to the increased tom-built for mobile,” ac- the app can download it tendent, gave examples of nail puzzle. ty and safety. use of smart phones, Quit- cording to the QISD Face- from the Apple App Store how that exercise – balanc- Leaders want to attack a They agreed that the safe- man Independent School book page. or Google Play at no cost. ing 12 nails on the head of problem head-on, he said, ty of students and facilities District recently added a The app features sport The upgraded website but sometimes the solution should be a separate goal. another nail – translated to brand new mobile app and scores, event schedules, caf- adds a new and improved lies elsewhere. Security has been the fo- what occurs in public edu- updated its website. eteria menus and staff infor- look and includes staff di- Among the challenges cus of several recent moves cation. “We know that families mation. There are also push rectory, event calendar, im- faced by school districts by the board and adminis- The challenges faced by are using smart phones as a notifications to let users portant district documents such as Mineola’s is an in- tration. primary means to commu- know of important issues or and live feed of QISD Face- educators can be “things ability to compete, finan- The proposed goals will you think can’t be done,” nicate. That’s why we’ve events. book and Twitter accounts. cially, for the best teachers be brought to the board at created an app that is cus- Those interested in using Hancock said. in the Dallas-Fort Worth an upcoming meeting for Educators are the best at area. That means growing formal adoption. achieving the unachievable, your own, he advised. Hancock noted that the he said. The biggest inequality in goals are to be established It takes balancing what public education involves by the board, while how to you need to do with what resources for new facilities. achieve them is the job of you can do – and the big- Only fast growing districts the administration. gest drawback is resources. can afford them, Hancock He reminded the board There is also a stigma in said. that they’re in the business education about failing (as The board then delved of children, and if they for- WANTED board members did sever- into its previous strategic get that, they are off track. Men & Women Holly Brook schedules quarterly blood drive to promote the The call has gone out to church member. Since then, tibiotics and certain other Hawkins-area churches: In- the church has scheduled medications. Acceptable vite your congregation to a blood drive on the fifth medications include vita- Official Folk Dance donate blood to the Carter Sunday of each quarter. mins or allergy medicine, Blood Center on March 31 at Staff from the Carter center blood pressure medicine, Holly Brook Baptist Church, draws blood from noon to 3 thyroid replacement, fe- of America & Texas Hawkins, just after the p.m. male hormones, anxiety or morning worship service. To give blood, a donor high cholesterol medica- The blood center will ac- must: tions and many others. cept blood from all donors • Be at least 16 years A list of guidelines is on who are qualified. Blood of age (with parental ap- the Carter center website: Classes start donations can benefit any- proval); www.carterbloodcare.org/ one who uses the blood • Be at least one day pdf/DonorGuidelines.pdf bank. symptom-free of colds, flu, Call the church office for March 18, 2O1!9 Holly Brook Baptist has or not feeling well; more information, 903-769- held blood drives since • Weigh a minimum 2091. The church is located 2012 when a serious need of 110 pounds; at 3219 S. FM 2869, Haw- arose for blood to benefit a • Not be taking an- kins. Learn to dance Mondays 6:30-8:30 pm Dr. Elliott, We just wanted to say thank you for Thanks to your quick action we were the caring and compassionate health able to have another Christmas with care you have provided over the our family (even though it was in the years to us. However, on Christmas hospital). Time spent with family and Eve this year you gave us an extra friends is the most special of all Square Dance special present. We came to see you gifts and this year will be one we will for some standard testing and Doug never forget! asked about some pain he had been Respectfully, is friendship having in his chest. Immediately you used your EKG and analyzed his The Douglas Lee Family heart and determined he needed to get to the hospital in Tyler right set to music away. Over the next couple of days Doug had a heart procedure that saved his life. American Legion Hall OTT-THOM I ! ! ! LL A 2015USHwy80E E S Mineola, Texas HEALTH CENTER www.MineolaRailers.com Rapid are 415 W. Kilpatrick • Mineola, Tx. 903-569-2006 • RobertElliottMD.com [email protected] CARING Is What We Do Best Call or Text: 903-312-3713 4A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019 Three-year-old Mineola boy dies after reportedly falling A 3-year-old Mineola boy residence on West Buchan- The child remained in crit- died Saturday, March 9, at an Street in reference to a ical condition at Children’s Dallas Children’s Hospital 3-year-old child who had until Saturday, March 9, after reportedly falling on fallen. Upon their arrival, when he succumbed to his March 6, according to Min- the child was unconscious injuries and passed away. eola police. and transported to UT An investigation involving On Wednesday, March Health in Tyler. The child the Mineola Police Depart- 6, EMS and Mineola Fire was then flown to Dallas ment and Child Protective Department first-respond- Children’s Hospital, ac- Services is ongoing, accord- ers were dispatched to a cording to police. ing to police. Quitman man enters federal plea deal Daniel Wayne McCor- producing visual depictions mick, 42, of Quitman has of such conduct.” entered into a plea agree- Ten videos recorded on ment with the U.S. Attor- dates ranging from June 18 ney’s Office in Tyler on to Aug. 17 were seized by charges of sexual exploita- authorities. McCormick’s tion of children. laptop, among other things, No sentencing date had was used to produce the Quitman Health Science students speak during the 2019 Piney East Perkins Spring Consortium Meeting and Student been set as of March 11. videos, the government al- Showcase held at the Union Grove Lion Center. (Photo courtesy of Sherrie Callahan). McCormick was arrested leges. in August on 10 counts in On Aug. 19, McCormick QHS health science students connection with producing was charged in Wood Coun- explicit videos of a minor ty with indecency of a child, engaging in sexual acts, ac- two counts of invasive visu- showcase courses at consortium cording to a federal indict- al recording, possession or ment. A federal criminal promotion of child pornog- Four Quitman Health nurse.” Brittany Emerson is the indictment handed down raphy and sexual assault of Science students, AnaBella Aleigh Farnham and Al- Health Science teacher and in November alleges that a child. He was transferred MCCORMICK Watson, Aleigh Farnham, yssa Creed presented on adviser for these students. McCormick “did employ, to Gregg County because Alyssa Creed, and Dalton Health Science and Health “We have a very unique use, persuade, induce, en- of the federal indictment. McCormick faces a prison Brandon, gave a presen- Science with Clinicals at Health Science program at tice and coerce” a minor to Gregg County has an agree- sentence of no less than 15 tation to other district ad- UT Health. This program Quitman. We have excel- “engage in sexually explicit ment to hold federal in- years and no more than 30 ministrators, teachers, and allows the students to lent partnerships with the conduct for the purpose of mates. years. students Feb. 20 at the 2019 job-shadow at several local healthcare facilities in our Piney East Perkins Spring medical facilities in Quit- community, and we give Consortium Meeting and man: UT Health Quitman our students many oppor- Mineola Pilot Club to stage murder mystery dinner Student Showcase at the Hospital, Christus Clinic tunities for certifications Union Grove Lion Center. Quitman, Quitman Chiro- and trainings. All in prepa- Want to have dinner with a Setting for the event is the dinner guest will win a de- Each student highlight- practic and Acupuncture, ration for a future career in murderer? The Pilot Club of dining room of an old luxu- signer purse. ed course opportunities and Brookshire’s Pharmacy. the medical field,” she said. Mineola and Lake Country ry hotel sometime after the For the price of $2, a num- offered at Quitman High Creed commented, “Go- “I think it is important to Playhouse have joined for a Cold War ended. ber of large prizes (Bucket School. ing to the showcase and present our program to oth- murder mystery dinner the- Doors will open at 5:30 items), such as a year of per- AnaBella Watson’s pre- having the chance to go er schools, so that we can all ater Saturday, April 6 at the p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m., formances at Lake Country sentation was on the Prin- through this program has learn and grow from each Mineola Civic Center. giving extra time to explore Playhouse, farmhouse in- ciples of Health Science been such an amazing expe- other; ultimately benefiting Come and meet M16 Se- the MHS Anchor Club’s terior décor, gift cards for and the Athletic Training rience.” all students.” cret Agent James Blonde, “Pretty Purses” and to buy restaurants and businesses, Program. She discussed the Dalton Brandon’s presen- The Piney East Perkins his secretary, Honey Fun- tickets for “Bucket” items Adirondack chairs and an program’s history and ac- tation was on the Pharma- Consortium serves 20 nymoney, and agents from donated by local business- outdoor fire pit are just a tivities. She closed her pre- cy Technician course and school districts in the East the criminal organization es and Pilot members. The few of the items available sentation by stating, “Get- Health Science Practicum. Texas area with its mission SPOOKTER, Kitty With- gently used and new purs- to win. Individual tickets ting the word out about the He discussed the depth of being to help school dis- Claws, Cuttlefishy, and es will be $20 each and are $30, which includes din- Athletic Training program knowledge that the phar- tricts maximize career and Ernst Fuzzyfelt. Then try to will raise money for the ner and the “Quantum of is important because it al- macy course requires and technology educational solve the crime, along with Anchors’ service projects, Malice” murder mystery. lows people the opportuni- some of the actual experi- opportunities for their stu- other guests from your ta- such as the Easter Egg Hunt Reservations for tables of ty to learn more about the ences he has encountered dents and being a resource ble. Each table will be able and BrainMinder coloring six, eight or individuals are medical field and know that during his time in the pro- for all involved in CTE. to question the actors and books for Mineola kinder- available by calling 903-343- it’s not just being a doctor or gram. decide who the murderer is. garten students. A lucky 7570.

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A Former Pastor of Mineola FUMC as he presents This six-month-old female cat is housebroken and THE GENESIS PROJECT loves to play. She would Ginger is a one-year-old make a great pet. female lab mix. She gets Can you provide along well with most dogs, Schedule of Times and Locations a forever home is housebroken and up to March 17, 8:30 a.m., Ministries Center, 612N.Newsom for one of them? date on her shots. March 17,10:50 a.m., Sanctuary, 319 N. Pacific To help decrease the number of homeless animals, please remember to have your dogs and cats spayed and neutered. March 17,7:00 p.m., Sanctuary, 319 N. Pacific Baker Street 903-569-2252 March 18, Noon, Ministries Center,612 N. Newsom If No Answer, Call 903-569-6294 March 18,7:00 p.m., Ministries Center, 612 N. Newsom Tuesday-Saturday From 8am - 4pm March 19, Noon, Ministries Center,612 N. Newsom Sponsored by these Mineola businesses: March 19,7:00 p.m., Ministries Center, 612 N. Newsom Lake Country Animal Clinic Kitchens Hardware/Deli 1124 FM 564 119 E. Broad (903)569-5418 (903)569-2664 Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019 5A Wood County Sheriff’s Report Mineola Police Report MARCH 5 gators. with all parties involved and MARCH 6 playing the loud music. The ported a suspicious vehicle Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched cleared the incident. 7:44 a.m. A death investi- music was turned down. just sitting in the parking lot to Holly Hill Circle near to FM 69 near Quitman at Deputies were dispatched gation was conducted at Au- 1:47 a.m. A resident on occupied by three males for Hawkins at 8:20 a.m. in 2:50 p.m. in reference to to CR 2298 near Mineola at tumn Winds Assisted Living Stone Street reported a man at least an hour. An officer reference to a disturbance criminal mischief. Actors, or 6:38 p.m. in reference to an when a 91-year-old man walking around her resi- made contact with the sub- where an assault occurred. actors unknown, damaged assault. This case has been was found unresponsive in dence. An officer responded jects and determined they This case has been forward- the reporting party’s prop- forwarded to investigators. his residence. CPR was per- and found a male in the area were waiting for someone to ed to investigators. erty. This case is active. Deputies conducted a traf- formed by the Fire Depart- because his vehicle had bro- bring them gas money. Deputies spoke with a re- Deputies were dispatched fic stop on FM 779 near Alba ment and EMS. Justice of the ken down and he needed as- MARCH 1 porting party at 11:03 a.m. to CR 2430 near Mineola at at 8:36 p.m. Robert Hodgson, Peace Pct. 2 Janae Holland sistance. He had been at the 8:46 p.m. A suspicious in reference to fraud that 3:41 p.m. in reference to an 42, of Quitman, was arrested pronounced the resident residence because he knew person was reported at the occurred on CR 1660 near unauthorized use of a motor for manufacture and deliv- deceased. No autopsy was the resident. The man was Civic Center. Some women Alba. This case has been for- vehicle. A known actor took ery of a controlled substance ordered. transported to the Valero on reported a man driving a warded to investigators. the reporting party’s vehicle and tampering with and fab- 12:33 p.m. An officer is- South Pacific to stay until red Durango drove by them Deputies spoke with a re- without consent. This case ricating evidence with intent sued a verbal warning to a someone could pick him up. slowly a couple of times porting party at 1:58 p.m. has been forwarded to in- to impair. person soliciting without a 1:03 p.m. A resident on while they were walking. An in reference to forgery that vestigators. FEBRUARY 28 permit on Commerce Street. Minwood Street reported officer responded to the area occurred on CR 4568 near Deputies were dispatched Deputies spoke with a re- 6:46 p.m. A resident on fraudulent charges on their and the man was leaving the Winnsboro. This case has to HWY 80 near Hawkins porting party at 3:09 p.m. North Pacific Street report- Valero fuel card. Civic Center when the offi- been forwarded to investi- at 6:24 p.m. in reference to a in reference to a scam that ed that someone came to his 7:39 p.m. An officer assist- cer arrived. gators. disturbance. Deputies spoke occurred on CR 2425 near door and knocked. When the ed EMS on a medical call in- 1:05 p.m. Officers assist- Deputies were dispatched with all parties involved and Mineola. Deputies gave the resident went to the door, he volving a 2-year-old child on ed Wood County Consta- to HWY 80 near Hawkins cleared the incident. reporting party advice and found that his vehicle had Wren Street. Upon officer’s ble Pct. 2 and his K-9 Juma at 10:41 p.m. in reference to Deputies conducted a traf- cleared the incident. been egged. arrival, the child was OK. when a family wished to disorderly conduct. Depu- fic stop on FM 2659 near Deputies spoke with the 7:32 p.m. A motorist was The child was not transport- have an area searched on ties spoke with all parties Hawkins at 10:35 p.m. Bob- reporting party at 5:29 p.m. reported driving without ed to the hospital. South Johnson Street. involved and cleared the in- bie Wagner, 37, of Gilmer, in reference to a possible lights. An officer stopped 10:42 p.m. An officer - as 3:07 p.m. A man report- cident. was arrested for possession burglary on CR 2263 near the vehicle on South Pacific sisted a pedestrian by giving ed that he had got mad Between the dates of Feb. of a controlled substance, Mineola. Deputies advised Street. them a ride to CR 2302. and threw a cup at his girl- 27 and March 5, Wood Penalty Group 3; possession the reporting party that ex- 8:19 p.m. A wallet was MARCH 3 friend’s car. He was direct- County sheriff’s deputies of a controlled substance, tra patrol would be provid- found and turned in on 12:32 a.m. Loud music ed to the Andrew’s Center responded to multiple agen- Penalty Group 1; and tam- ed. North Pacific Street. was reported on West Blair for anger management and cy assists that included the pering with or fabricating Deputies were dispatched 8:44 p.m. A verbal distur- Street. An officer responded someone to talk to about his following: Child Protective physical evidence with in- to FM 515 near Yantis at bance was reported on Fran- and found the source. The problems. Services, Mineola Police De- tent to impair. 7:58 p.m. in reference to a cis Street between a man and resident turned the music 3:22 p.m. A welfare check partment and Quitman Po- MARCH 2 reckless driver. Deputies woman. The man reported down. was requested by out of lice Department. Deputies spoke with the searched the area, but were his girlfriend would not let 2:11 a.m. An employee for town family members for MARCH 4 reporting party at 10:59 a.m. unable to locate the vehicle. him in the residence. The a transportation company a man that lived on West Deputies spoke with the in reference to theft that FEBRUARY 27 two were separated for the called and reported two in- McDonald Street. An officer reporting party at 10:21 a.m. occurred on HWY 80 near Deputies spoke with a re- night. dividuals she had picked responded to the residence in reference to a possible Hawkins. Deputies gave the porting party at 11:11 a.m. MARCH 5 up at Neon Moon club in and determined the man did theft on FM 17 near Alba. reporting party advice and in reference to a scam that 10:31 a.m. Officers stopped Yantis were extremely in- not live there anymore but a Deputies gave the reporting cleared the incident. occurred on FM 2869 near to check on a man who was toxicated. The complainant phone number was provid- party advice and cleared the Deputies were dispatched Winnsboro. That case has working on a vehicle on reported the female rider ed for him. The man contact- incident. to FM 515 near Yantis at been forwarded to investi- West Broad and found him became non-compliant with ed his family. Deputies spoke with the 11:03 a.m. in reference to gators. to be wanted out of Van Zan- the rules against not smok- 11:41 p.m. A truck was reporting party at 10:53 theft. Actors, or actors un- Deputies spoke with a re- dt County for possession of a ing in the vehicle and she reportedly doing donuts in a.m. in reference to criminal known, stole a sign from the porting party at 2:57 p.m. controlled substance. Dustin took off her seatbelt. The the parking lot of the Min- mischief on CR 2951 near reporting party’s property. in reference to harassment Alan Sewell, 35, of Mineola female started yelling and eola Youth Foundation. An Mineola. Actors or actors Deputies were dispatched on CR 2263 near Mineola. was arrested for the warrant. cursing the driver. The driv- officer responded to the area unknown damaged the re- to CR 4740 near Winnsboro Deputies gave the reporting 11:15 a.m. A restaurant on er stopped at Walmart to let and found the tire marks in porting party’s property. at 3:39 p.m. in reference to a party advice and cleared the East Broad Street reported the two out and they con- the parking lot, but the vehi- This case is active. disturbance. Justin Gillis, 31, incident. someone throwing house- tinued to curse her, using cle was not there. An officer Deputies spoke with the of Winnsboro, was arrested Deputies were dispatched hold trash in the Dumpster vulgar language. The female secured the gate. reporting party at 6:01 p.m. for assault causing bodily to Kickapoo near Quitman behind the restaurant. reportedly kicked the door FEBRUARY 28 in reference to suspicious injury and family violence at 5:32 p.m. in reference to 1:17 p.m. An assault by when she got out, which 12:37 a.m. An officer assist- circumstances on CR 4740 as well as possession of a terroristic threat. Deputies contact was reported that caused a small amount of ed EMS on a medical call on near Winnsboro. Deputies controlled substance. spoke with all parties in- occurred in April of 2018 at damage to the door. Cory Wigley Street. advised the reporting party Deputies were dispatched volved and cleared the inci- the Todd and Sargent Con- Dean Hughes, 41, of Quit- 7:39 a.m. An employee at that extra patrol would be to CR 2840 near Mineola at dent. struction site on Loop 564. man was arrested for public Walmart reported he had his provided. 10:19 p.m. in reference to Deputies were dispatched 2:57 p.m. Officers assisted intoxication at Whataburger personal phone stolen from MARCH 3 shots fired. Deputies made to PR 6394 near Alba at 11:05 on a medical call on Phil- when the two walked into the counter when he walked Deputies responded to a contact with the individuals p.m. in reference to a dis- lips Street. The resident was the restaurant. The officers away for a minute. suspicious person on HWY and cleared the incident. turbance. Jaxson Lane, 19, transported to the hospital were there on meal break 10:08 a.m. A business on 80 near Hawkins at 2:38 MARCH 1 of Edgewood, was arrested by EMS. when the call came in. Dena North Pacific reported a a.m. Triston Salter, 19, of Deputies were dispatched for possession of drug para- 5:19 p.m. A reckless driv- Machelle Belyeu, 43, of Min- parking issue in the parking Hawkins, was arrested for to FM 14 near Hawkins at phernalia. er was reported traveling eola was arrested for public lot. An officer responded unlawful possession of a 12:44 p.m. in reference to Deputies were dispatched at a high rate of speed and intoxication, criminal mis- and had the occupant of the firearm by felon and public criminal trespass. Prior to to CR 4645 near Winnsboro turned into Brookshire’s chief and possession of drug vehicle move it. intoxication. the deputies’ arrival, the in- at 11:33 p.m. for a burglary. parking lot. paraphernalia. The two were 11:12 a.m. A hit and run Deputies were dispatched dividual had left the scene. Actors, or actors unknown, 7:35 p.m. An officer assist- uncooperative with officers was reported in the Taco to FM 852 near Winnsboro, Deputies were dispatched stole several items from the ed the Fire Department on a when placed under arrest. Bell parking lot. An unoccu- at 10:54 a.m., in reference to Indian Gap near Quitman reporting party’s residence. gas smell reported on Brom- 2:50 p.m. An officer re- pied vehicle was hit and the to an assault. This case has at 3:13 p.m. in reference to That case has been forward- berg Street. sponded to a power line suspect drove away without been forwarded to investi- a dispute. Deputies spoke ed to investigators. 7:42 p.m. A reckless driver down on CR. 2200, which stopping to give information. was reported traveling at a had several homes without 5:03 p.m. A business own- high rate of speed on Loop power in the area. A large er on East Broad Street re- Precinct Two Constable’s Report 564. Wood County S.O. was tree had fallen and caused ported harassment from a By KELLY SMITH contacted. damage to the pole and line. customer. I continue to work with continues to grow, and we We are providing en- 10:49 p.m. An officer as- MARCH 2 9:45 p.m. A business on the school district and build are making a presence at the hanced patrol at Lake Bren- sisted on a medical call on 4:00 a.m. Anthony Lee Bla- North Pacific Street report- strong relationships with the school campuses. We are in- da, around Lake Holbrook West Blair Street. The resi- vier, 38, was arrested for a ed finding a small baggie of kids and young adults in an viting young adults ages 14- and at several other subdi- dent was transported to the Cass County warrant for as- marijuana in the bathroom. attempt to mentor them and 21 to participate if they have visions in the precinct. The hospital by EMS. sault and possession of drug An officer responded and provide guidance where interests in law enforcement. Mineola ISD campuses and MARCH 4 paraphernalia during a traf- took possession of the mar- necessary. We have meetings on the Alba Golden ISD campus- 12:22 a.m. Loud music was fic stop for a traffic violation ijuana for disposal. I have been asked to con- first Friday of each month es are routinely patrolled to reported on Bowdoin Street. on Loop 564. Blavier was 10:41 p.m. An officer as- duct training on several and any questions can be continue to build a strong An officer located a vehicle found in possession. sisted a Wood County dep- campuses to better prepare directed to ksmith@my- relationship with the stu- parked at a residence on 8:42 p.m. A convenience uty on a vehicle search on the teachers to protect their woodcounty.com. Mineola dents and teachers. Bowdoin with occupants store on East Broad Street re- South Pacific Street. students. PD continues to be an active We assisted in apprehend- I have participated in sev- supporter of the program. ing a fugitive who had given eral school forums, safety We schedule time each our office a false name and Mineola Fire Report briefs, and safety audits. morning to train K9 Juma had also given our game I have been invited to the and participate in K9 train- wardens a fake name. Be- Confined chimney or flue 2275, Mineola; March 4, 7:41 Gasoline or other flam- Winnsboro ISD, Quitman ing from around East Texas. cause he was a wanted fugi- fire: March 3, 9:08 p.m., 317 p.m., 804 Wren St., Mineola; mable liquid spill: March 5, ISD, Alba-Golden ISD and Cooperation among several tive, additional charges were E. Buchanan St., Mineola. March 5, 10:52 p.m., 215 W. 5:12 p.m., FM 1804 & Loop the Mineola ISD campuses agencies led to the sharing filed. He was apprehended Medical assistance: Feb. Blair St., Mineola; March 564, Mineola. to conduct K9 searches and of information resulting in at a residence on several lo- 28, 9:25 p.m., 209 CR 2460, 6, 7:21 a.m., 135 Autumn meet with administrators. arrests in conjunction with cal warrants and for a viola- Mineola; March 3, 10:49 Winds Court, Mineola; Gas leak (natural gas or This month we were in- Mineola PD, Quitman PD tion of parole warrant. p.m., 290 CR 2258, Mineola; March 6, 5:54 p.m., 218 W. LPG): March 5, 7:38 p.m., vited to the Yantis ISD cam- and agencies outside of We continue to work with March 4, 9:18 a.m., 875 CR Buchanan St., Mineola. 1200 Bromberg, Mineola. pus to do a K9 search and I Wood County. As we all the local hotels and motels. worked with the Yantis ISD know, criminals do not stop This month we served a Grand jury indicts man for alleged cheating in fishing contest school police and the Wood at city limits or county lines. search warrant at one of our A Bridgeport man was in- according to the Texas Parks vealed that his fish had been County Precinct 1 Consta- Having a strong working re- local hotels where K9 Juma dicted by a Wood County & Wildlife. altered with its tail trimmed ble’s Office. lationship with other agen- was used to develop proba- grand jury for trimming a Long was participating to fall within the slot limit,” The Explorer Program cies is paramount. ble cause for an arrest. bass tail for prize eligibility. in the McDonald Big Bass according to Texas Parks & Terry Keith Long was Splash on Lake Fork in Sep- Wildlife. charged with fraud at a tember when he brought a Long was arrested Friday New York woman leads police on chase freshwater fishing tourna- fish in to be weighed. and released on a $25,000 A 31-year-old woman headed toward the city lim- 69 South. ment, a third-degree felony, “Further investigation re- bond. from New Windsor, N.Y., its, the vehicle was observed Officers pursued the ve- led police on a chase across by the officers in their lane hicle through Lindale, and three counties before she of traffic, eastbound in a a Lindale officer joined the was finally stopped by DPS westbound lane. The officers pursuit at Interstate 20. Once troopers in Gregg County turned around on the vehi- the pursuit got into Tyler’s Coleman Bail Bond and arrested. cle but the driver refused to city limits, it was terminated (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) Diane Bartoszak was ar- stop. because of the time of day rested March 5 on a felony The driver ran two red and traffic. warrant issued for evading lights and turned south- Officers had pursued the 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 arrest with a motor vehicle, bound on South Pacific vehicle for 26 miles. Even- according to Mineola police. Street. Officers caught up to tually, DPS started another At 5:42 p.m., Mineola the vehicle in the 1900 Block pursuit with the vehicle and 903.763.4844 police were alerted that a of South Pacific, and then followed it into Gregg Coun- reckless driver was coming the vehicle turned onto the ty, where DPS was able to 24 Hour Service into the city on West Broad ramp on Loop 564, made a get the vehicle stopped. Street. As the officers were U turn and headed south on LONG Credit Terms Available 6A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019 Obituaries GEORGIA NELL TAYLOR ROBERTS Mr. Hill was formerly employed by LTV-Vought Aero- his brother-in-law, Joe F. Janes. He later started selling real 1936-2019 nautics Grand Prairie, retiring in 1997. After retirement, estate for Ebby Halliday Realty. While maintaining his real ALBA – Funeral services for Georgia Nell Taylor Rob- he became a full-time husband, father, grandfather and estate license, he began selling insurance for Farmers In- erts, 83, of Alba, were Sunday, March 3, 2019, at the chapel, all around problem solver. He lived in Mineola prior to surance Group. After several years of selling insurance, he with Bro. Byron George officiating under the direction of moving to Edgewood in 1973. In his spare time, he enjoyed was hired as one of the 12 field investigators for the Texas Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba. working on cars and fishing. Real Estate Commission. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Alba. Mr. Hill was a very faithful Christian who loved God The family attended Calvary Temple church in Irving Mrs. Roberts passed away Feb. 28, 2019, in Alba. very much. He always placed God first in his life, with his for the years they were in Irving, and Donald eventually She was born Sunday, Feb. 23, 1936, in Alba, to the late family a very close second. Whenever he was asked about became a church elder there as well as a Sunday school Otis Dewey and Ethel Loree Gilbreath Taylor. Georgia mar- anything he would always say, “It doesn’t matter, as long teacher. He also spent time as a counselor for the 700 Club. ried Billy Wayne Roberts and lived all of her life in Alba. as I have my three girls I’m happy.” At night when it was In 1980, he purchased acreage in Golden. Being a carpen- Survivors include her daughter, Ginger Sweeden of time to go to bed, he made sure the four of us held hands ter and a journeyman electrician, he built and wired his Alba; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four beside the bed to pray God’s blessings, healing and His two-story home, and the family has lived there to this day. great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives will in our life. Daddy was the perfect example of what a He was involved in many social activities over the years, and friends. husband and father should be. including the Veterans Association and The Order of the Georgia was preceded in death by her parents; husband; He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Purple Heart. Over the last 39 years in East Texas, he son, Tommy Glenn Deel; brother, Billy Joy Robinson; and Charlene Hill. stayed active in church and formed many long lasting re- sister, Otta Lee Langford. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Corine Hill, of lationships. Edgewood; two daughters, Brenda Clemmons and Donna He is survived by his wife, Patricia Joyce; son, Donald HARRIET JANE WEHRY Fields, both of Edgewood; two brothers, Butch and Billy, Mark; daughters, Christine Heermans and Vicky Shep- 1928-2019 both of Mineola; four grandsons; five great-grandchildren; herd; sister, Joie Janes; an aunt; six grandchildren; five Harriet Jane Wehry, 90, of Yantis, passed away March 5, and numerous nieces and nephews. great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. 2019, at her home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Rose of Texas Harriet Jane Wehry was born in Greenburgh, N.Y., on Hospice, 1510 E Grande Blvd., Tyler, Texas 75701. RAY EDWARD SHEPHERD JR. March 12, 1928, to Harry Jackson and Marguerite Allen. 1929-2019 She was a homemaker and married to Ralph Wehry, who DONALD RAY MCDANIEL Services for Ray Edward Shepherd Jr., passed away in 1980. 1930-2019 89, of Mineola were March 9 at Rose- She is preceded in death by her mother and father; Donald Ray McDaniel of Golden died daughter, Karen Gale Allen; and two sisters, Margarette March 2, 2019. lawn Memorial Gardens. and Barbara. He was born Dec. 9, 1930, in Chicka- Mr. Shepherd passed away peacefully Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Janet sha, Okla. His family relocated to Na- March 2, 2019. Dale Tow of Longview and Susan Jane Hurley of Yantis; pa-Sonoma, Calif., when he was 9 years He was born in Greenville on Dec. 25, six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. old. He learned to fly Cessna airplanes 1929, to the late Ray and Zora (Porter) Services for Mrs. Wehry are to be held at a later date. while he was in high school. Shepherd. Ray graduated from Point He received a draft letter from the High School. He married his other half, EVERETT MARSHALL “BUDDY” HILL Navy, but a paperwork mix up occurred Wanda McKee, and they had three chil- 1942 - 2019 and they couldn’t find his information. dren, Ricky, Eddie and Jana. Ray worked in the oil and gas Funeral services for Everett Marshall He said he didn’t want to be in the Navy anyway, so he industry, most notably as a supervisor for Shell, for which “Buddy” Hill, 77, of Edgewood were quickly went to the Marine Corps Recruitment Depot and he worked 40 years. He enjoyed the simple things in life March 8 at Allan Fuller Funeral Home enlisted. He was chosen for Raiders, which was akin to the such as playing 42 with friends and going on trail rides. Chapel in Wills Point with Bro. Butch latter day Navy Seals. After a couple of the soldiers died Mr. Shepherd retired to Mineola, where he enjoyed meet- Cunningham and Bro. Robert Brown of- during training, the team was disbanded by Washington. ing his friends for coffee at the Dairy Queen and faithfully ficiating. Interment was at Small Ceme- He was then deployed to Korea, where he earned the Silver spending time with his church family at the Broadstreet tery north of Edgewood. Star, the Purple Heart and multiple other commendations. Church of Christ, and later the Mineola Church of Christ. Mr. Hill passed away March 5, 2019, at He was a platoon sergeant, and after being hit by mortar After Wanda passed away, Ray found love again and spent his residence in Edgewood. fire and nearly losing his life, he was sent stateside. a few years married to the late Dottie Shepherd. He was born on Feb. 2, 1942, in Mine- He worked at North Island Naval Air Station as an air- Ray is survived by his brother, Grady; four grandchil- ola, the son of Elmer Ernest Hill and Charlene Beatrice Al- craft electrician for a few years. dren; four great-grandchildren; and beloved nieces, neph- exander Hill. He was raised in Mineola, where he attended He spent seven years as a deputy with the San Diego ews and other family. public school. On Jan. 26, 1963, he married his bride, Co- Sheriff’s Department. He relocated his family in 1970 to In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to rine Lee in Edgewood. Irving, Texas, to own and operate four gas stations with the Mineola Church of Christ in Mr. Shepherd’s name.

Inside and Outside the Picket Fence

BY JAN WHITLOCK

Do you know that feeling violets, forsythia and came- can be found on our website, when you open the door lia. These specimens have Facebook page and in this first thing in the morning been tucked in alongside column. Have you registered and you take a deep breath years of accumulated pine for the Rainwater Harvest- of fresh air? I was rewarded needles. Acidic soil can be a ing class? There is a big plant with a breath of spring! Fi- good thing when you know sale coming in April. Stick nally, after what has seemed what will flourish in it. It is with me, and I shall do my like a long and dreary winter Quitman Arboretum and now time to park the car and best to keep you updated. to me, the wind, the birds, Botanical Gardens the soil, and the plants can walk around this beautiful We work there on Wednes- sense the change. the gazebo on the right, and setting. Information about days. Please join us. The Inside the picket fence you slow down as you approach educational and craft classes coffee is on. will see a beautiful tulip tree the George Bridge. You have and many other signs of arrived at the Wood County 2019 Geranium Fundraiser warmer weather and spring Arboretum and Botanical Orders Due March 20th Wood County 4-Hers Helena Bautista-Mathias (left) placed first in Intermedi- arrivals. May I digress for Gardens. Do you see the ate Fruit & Vegetables and Amanita Bautista-Mathias placed second in Inter- a moment? Do you know stately post-Civil War home Quitman Garden Club Annual Sale mediate Nutritious Snacks in the District 4-H Food Extravaganza food show. where these beautiful gar- in the distance? Welcome to $7.00 Each dens are located? Here we the Stinson House! Contact garden club member go: Highway 37 to Quitman, Sorry about that brief Subscribe to the Monitor and turn onto the road heading pause in this week’s report Email: [email protected] into Hogg Park (across from on plants and events. As or call 903-763-8353 Wood County Electric), con- you slowly drive along the Bene�its Wood County charities keep up with Wood County tinue down this park road as park road watch for red- Pre pay with order it winds around in front of bud, clumps of oxalis, wild Wood County SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Kenny Swann boat dock reconditioning PC Repair/Virus Removal/WiFi free estimates 30+yrs exp free estimates all randi ox today at Interior/Exterior C B B (903) 975-4496 Wendell Houston 214-906-3854 Will pick up or work on Quitman, Texas 903-262-9299 903-763-4522! at your home or business Robert Houston 903-497-1799 8A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019 7A Wood County Church Directory Lake Fork Baptist Church Alba New Hope Baptist Church Forest Hill Baptist Church Tiffany’s Restaurant A lighthouse on the lake ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3855 FM 1801, Mineola 1880 TX-37, Quitman Gunter Assembly of God (903) 569-3760 (903) 967-3420 “My-O-My the Pie” 9483 W FM 515 • Alba, Tx 75410 4578 North FM 17, Alba Pastor Fred Morrow 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 (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 First Baptist Church of Alba (903) 569-9350 David Cook 219 E. Holly, Alba Pastor Nick Kerry 903-878-2504 urges everyone to attend BUILDING MATERIALS 903-765-2471 Silver Lake Baptist Church New Life Baptist Fellowship Pastor Kelly B. Burton 150 E Hwy. 80, Mineola 7365 Main St., Quitman the church of their choice! 401 S. Pacific • Mineola • 903-569-5423 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 Pastor Perry Crisp 304 S. Stone St., Mineola 3543 FM 2966, Quitman SUPPORT OUR AREA (903) 569-8722 903-878-2762 Lowe Funeral Home CHURCH OF CHRIST Pastor Demethruis T. Boyd Ken Goodson Alba Church of Christ Whispering Hope Baptist Church 1102 E. Goode • 763-2242 CHURCHES WITH AN AD Off Hwy. 69, Alba BIBLE INDEPENDENT 155 S Farm Road 14, Quitman John Ratliff Lake Country Bible Church (903) 967-3149 Dwayne & Lucy Lowe Church of Christ of Alba 1402 N Pacific St, Mineola Pastor Eddie Slaton IN THIS LOCATION 105 W. Holley St., Alba (903) 569-5730 903-765-9450 Pastor Tony Rosas CHURCH OF CHRIST Quitman, Texas George Filpansick Church of Christ CATHOLIC 111 Winnsboro, Quitman METHODIST St. Peter the Apostle 903-763-5544 Hughes Appliance Paddy’s Autoworks Alba United Methodist Catholic Church Del Ussery 170 E Holley St, Alba 203 Meadowbrook, Mineola Auto Repair Professionals 903-473-2411 903- 569–3665 Church of God in Christ & Air Conditioning Rev. Beverly Tune Pastor Lawrence Love Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ 3841 E. Hwy. 154 • 903-967-3799 209 Bookman St., Quitman TX 1305 W. Broad - Mineola NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (903)780-097 Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Amazing Grace Fellowship Church First Christian Church Pastor Bobby H. Jones 903-569-5440 or 903-569-6903 7405 US Hwy 69 E, Alba Disciples of Christ Pastor Byron George 209 North Pacific, Mineola JEWISH Open Door Church 903-569-2537 Bethel Temple Fellowship DISCOUNT BUILDING 633 CR1560, Alba Pastor Rick Son 680 CR 2150, Quitman, Texas (903) 765-3587 (940) 206-5830 MATERIALS B.D. Bohannoi CHURCH OF CHRIST Rabbi Linda Gutierrez Broad St. Church of Christ 602 E. Goode • 903-763-2931 Golden 440 West Broad, Mineola LATTER-DAY SAINTS BUILDING MATERIALS - FLOORING SHINGLES - SHEET METAL Chad Lewis 903-763-5445 ASSEMBLY OF GOD 903-569-2046 Church of Jesus Christ of Cottonwood Assembly of God Golden Church of Christ Latter-day Saints DOORS CABINETS - WINDOWS 305 E. Goode St., Quitman 8481 FM 779, Golden Golden 1128 E Goode St, Quitman Open Monday-Saturday 8 a m to 5 p m (903) 765-2675 903-768-2712 (903) 967-3533 Pastor: Otis Lee North Loop Church of Christ Bishop Dean Brown For all your insurance needs 326 W FM 564, Mineola Dairy Queen BAPTIST 903-569-3117 METHODIST Golden First Baptist Church Clark Dugger Brock’s Chapel Methodist Dunahoe Insurance of Mineola County Road 2940, Golden Jamestown Church of Christ 207 Clark Street, Quitman 903 768-2258 22022 FM1253, Mineola 903-763-4062 Pastor Robert Mounce (903) 569-0516 Linda McCullough Agency 903·569·5454 Pilgrim Rest #2 Baptist Church Mineola Church of Christ First United Methodist 205 County Road 2376, Golden 1621 N. Pacific, Mineola 406 E Lane St, Quitman 617 N. Broad • 903-569-6137 903-768-2653 903- 569-5571 (903) 763-4127 Pastor Craig Kearby Southside Church of Christ Rev. Keefe Cropper 527 Read St., Mineola Liberty Methodist Kenneth L. Williams CPA BIBLE INDEPENDENT 903- 569-6812 E. Goode St./Hwy. 154, Quitman Autumn Wind Assisted Golden Bible Church Malcolm Duncan (903) 967-7691 308 N. Main • Quitman CR 2290, Golden Rev. Keefe Cropper (903) 768-2700 EPISCOPAL Living of Winnsboro 903-763-4366 St. Dunstan’s Episcopal NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST 800 N. Johnson, Mineola Church on the Rock We support our local community Golden Church of Christ 903- 569-2478 302 S Main St, Quitman 903-342-3388 FM Rd. 779, Golden The Rev. Thomas A. Pantle (903) 763-4588 903-768-2712 David Jackson James Stringer JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Country Fellowship Jehovah’s Witnesses of Wood County METHODIST Hwy. 69 South, Mineola 709 Oakwood Dr • Quitman Golden United Methodist 903-569-6370 Andrew McQueen 658 FM 1799, Golden Living Water Fellowship Family owned business for more than 60 continuous years 903-768-2268 METHODIST/ CHRISTIAN 2574 FM2088, Quitman 1238 N Pacific St • Mineola, TX Pastor Jim Pickens EPISCOPAL (903) 967-2000 East Chapel CME Church David Hartley 903 569-5432 723 South Pacific, Mineola Wood County Cowboy Church MINEOLA • 903-569-5437 www.mineolaandcantoneyecare.com Hawkins 903-569-3624 3435 FM 2088, Quitman Packagers of Dried Beans, ASSEMBLY OF GOD Pastor - Leonard Spurling 903-535-9155 First Assembly of God Chase Pope Peas, Rice, Popcorn, 102 Hams St., Hawkins METHODIST Household Aluminum 903-769-3835 1st United Methodist Church PENTECOSTAL UNITED Pastor Don Majors 612 N Newsom St, Mineola Victory Fellowship Foil & Plastic Wrap 569-5426 United Pentecostal Church BAPTIST Rev. Paul Thomasson 1600 N. State Hwy. 37, Quitman 322 Freeman Liberty Baptist Smith Chapel Methodist (903) 967-2628 288 CR 3650, Hawkins 670 FM 1804, Mineola Pastor Keith Clark 903-569-2636 903-769-2250 903-569-9187 903-763-4711 • www.coventryfinancialtexas.com Pastor Bob Sexton Pastor Jim Pickens Sulphur Springs Johnson Chapel Methodist LUTHERAN LUTHERAN 224 Elliott, Mineola Our Savior Lutheran Keepit Mini Storage Trinity Lutheran Church 903-569-9536 1000 Texas St, Sulphur Springs Kelly Drug 3718 FM 2869 • Hawkins Pastor Clara Gilbert (903) 885-5787 Hwy. 69N (Next to KMOO) 903-769-4065 Timothy Eden Corner of Hwy. 69 & 80 | 569-3882 Kyle Kirk NAZARENE 903-569-0400 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. First Church of the Nazarene Winnsboro Keypad Entry - 5’x10’ to 10’x30’ • Locally Owned PENTECOSTAL 503 N. Line, Mineola BAPTIST Climate Control Units Available FREE DELIVERY Pine Mills Pentecostal Church 903-569-3057 Cartwright Baptist Hwy. 14, Hawkins Rev. Randy Larpenteur. 267 CR 4896, Winnsboro lOXlO & 10X20 903-857-2527 903-967-2818 Pastor M.D. Thornhill NON-DENOMINATIONAL Pastor: Bro. Cody Mize Boddie Roofing Bethel Worship Center Crossroads Baptist Holly Lake 2973 St. Hwy 80 E., Mineola 1314 CR 4870, Winnsboro SUPPORT OUR AREA Composition - Torchdown - Metal CATHOLIC 903-569-8708 Pastor Terry Bolton Holy Spirit Catholic Church Rev. Kenneth Teo East Point Baptist Residential • Free Estimates 1612 S. 2869, Holly Lake Church of the Lakes 5029 FM 2088, Winnsboro CHURCHES WITH AN AD Rev. Michael T. Snyder at Enchanted Lakes Bro. James Scott 903-769-3235 22410 County Rd 455, Mineola Perryville Baptist Church 903-850-4642 (903) 569-5101 9429 E. FM 851, Winnsboro Mineola Holy Ghost Central Church 903-725-7729 IN THIS LOCATION ASSEMBLY OF GOD Hwy. 69-10 N of Mineola Little Hope Baptist Church First Assembly of God 903-768-2262 CR 3990 and CR 3984, Winnsboro WOOD COUNTY 1917 N US Hwy 69 Pastor Rick Childers 430-502-5855 (903) 569-9882 Mineola Christian Fellowship Pastor James Young Jr. ASPHALT Pastor Jerry Williams 2207 W US Hwy 80, Mineola Sharon Baptist Iglesia Primera (903) 569-8884 176 CR 4890, Winnsboro 2124 County Road 2670 Asamblea de Dios Safe Harbor Prophetic Ministries 903-629-7202 511 N. Second, Mineola 5411 Hwy 37, Mineola Perry Shirley 903-569-5537 569-8388 903.569.1833 Pastors: Andy & Irene Madding CATHOLIC BAPTIST Spur on Ministries St. Ann’s Catholic Calvary Baptist Church 2670 S. State Hwy 37, Mineola 1010 W. FM 515, Winnsboro 779 FM 49, Mineola 863-697-0469 903-629-7889 Blessed are the meek, for (903) 768-2313 Pastor Mike Fletcher Mani Mathai DOW AUTOPLEX Pastor Donald Masters Full Service GM Dealer Central Baptist Church PENTECOSTAL UNITED CHRISTIAN they will inherit the land. 602 N Line St, Mineola New Life Pentecostal Central Christian Church Sales Mon.-Fri. 8 - 6 Sat. 9 - 5 (903) 569-3203 201 W F M Rd 564, Mineola 110 Sage St., Winnsboro 1313 Hwy. 69 S - Mineola First Baptist Church 903-569-5750 903-342-5883 Matthew 5:5 204 N Johnson St, Mineola Pastor David Bethel F. Kevin Hollowell 903-569-2621 (903) 569-3873 Phillip Casper SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST METHODIST Freedom Baptist Church Seventh Day Adventist Perryville Methodist Church Compliments of BAILEY’S ACE 155 CR 2201, Mineola 1904 Old Tyler Hwy., Mineola FM 852, Perryville 903-638-8555 903-569-6930 8 Miles SE of Winnsboro HARDWARE Pastor Al Dusek Pastor Richard Rose 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 SUPPORT OUR AREA Pastor David W. Burcham Yantis Blessed are those who Hubbard Chapel Baptist Church BAPTIST BAPTIST Hwy. 778, Mineola Clover Hill Baptist County Line Baptist Pastor: Rick Ellington FM 69, Quitman 6380 FM 2966, Yantis CHURCHES WITH AN AD Legacy Baptist Fellowship 903-967-7440 903-383-2148 fear the Lord 415 W. McDonald, Mineola Pastor Earl Kernes Pastor Rodney Christ 903-316-0552 Ebenezer Baptist Covenant Reformed Baptist Macedonia Missionary Baptist FM 14, Quitman FM 515 & 852, Yantis Psalm 128:1 IN THIS LOCATION 1555 County Road 3875, Mineola 903-967-2848 Pastor Tony Jackson (903) 769-5618 Pastor John Skelton First Baptist, Yantis Pastor Thomas Ricks Faith Baptist Church 100 Church St., Yantis Behold, the Lord comes to O God, restore us; Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church 405 S Hart Street, Quitman 903-383-2393 3331 S St. Hwy. 37, Mineola 903-492-3535 Pastor Craig Vance save his people; light up your face and (903) 569-2124 Pastor Mike Midkiff White Oak Baptist Jonathan Allenw First Baptist, Quitman 116 PR 5922, Yantis blessed are those prepared we shall be saved. Mt. Pisgah Baptist 301 W. Lane, Quitman (903) 383-2310 4995 FM 49, Mineola 903-763-4142 Pastor Jimmy Rogers to meet him. Psalm 80:4 Pastor Riley Pate Rev. Gabe Martin Matthew 25:6 8A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019

Bettis says she has provid- programs, etc. project,” she said. “We just ed information on WCIC “It seems to me this whole didn’t have the money.” WCIC when asked and is willing stink arose because last year Elliott explained how he From page 1 to answer questions. we chose not to support the was invited to the Winns- not the hotel-motel fund. So “I’m just waiting for my small businesses with UCC boro City Council in Feb- they’re talking oranges and turn to speak. I’ve provid- funds. Instead we had a ruary to answer questions apples.” ed this organization and choice between the airport about the WCIC. Hotel tax funds within the others, upon request, that and Sanderson Farms, and “I made a statement very incorporated areas go into information,” Bettis said. we chose the airport unani- specifically to the City the cities’ coffers, WCIC “Y’all are obviously in the mously,” Scroggins said. Council, and you might be Chairman and Winnsboro know of that information. Elliott agreed with the air- asked to do that as well to representative Gerald El- It is public record and it is port funding. your representative orga- liott said. transparent.” “…We believed it better nizations,” Elliott told fel- “Those HOT funds are Quitman representative to give UCC money to the low WCIC board members. heavy on the Lake Fork side Sam Scroggins suggested airport as opposed to Sand- “UCC funds went some- because that’s where the giving the WCIC member- erson Farms. (Mineola City what equally into all the money comes from. Winns- ship information about the Manager) Mercy (Rush- boro got money for the arts industrial commission so cities because those monies ing) had told us they (City were the unclaimed capital association, the Autumn they can accurately describe of Mineola and Sanderson Trails got money and they how funding works. credits that were for eco- Farms) were going to do nomic development, and each have received money “I think we need to do that whether we participat- those were given to busi- Quitman golfer Lillie Danner plays a shot Monday, March 11 at the Alba-Gold- equivalent to the amount or something to get everybody ed or not. They had their more to the amount of mon- in this commission armed nesses that made the re- en Invitational held at Mineola Country Club. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) ducks in a row. This was quest.” ey they contributed,” Elliott with information,” Scrog- going to help them, but they Since Elliott met with the said. “No city ever lacked at gins said. “I mean I’ve tried still saw their way to do it Winnsboro City Council, least getting back the mon- to rack my brain about how with or without our help. they’ve been appreciative of Loads ey they contributed. Some we’ve divided up all the But the airport needed our Laundry him providing information years they get more and UCC funds because every money to help get started,” of fun on funding, he said. some years they get less.” community got some share Elliott said. “Consequent- Golden representative and of those based on what they ly, we made a unanimous Scroggins added that rep-

WCIC Vice Chairman Dana THE Room requested and based on decision to help the airport resentatives should have Drop off Donahue said the Lake Fork unanimous, if not almost do their feasibility study, similar conversations with area receives funding from 706 E. Goode St. service unanimous, votes of the so that money was giv- their cities. HOT funds to attract future commission.” en, that money was spent, “All I’m asking for is Quitman, Tx. available tourism. Not everyone un- Some board members and hopefully before much talking points to help us get $1.10/lb. derstands the importance of speculated that the cause longer the airport will be through the story you told plowing HOT money back of opposition to WCIC is extending. We saw the im- your City Council,” Scrog- into the larger bids, which linked to the Wood County portance of that as far as gins said. “We all had the draw the most visitors to Airport receiving $50,000 countywide economic de- same set of facts. I think that MEALS ON WHEELS Wood County. The cities in UCC funds in 2017-18 velopment, and that they could be very beneficial.” may not understand that to assist with its expansion THIS WEEK’S MENUS: need a place where jets can Bettis said the commission calculation. project. Meanwhile, the land.” will continue its normal op- Friday, Mar. 15 - Meatloaf with Brown Gravy, WCIC funding comes Sanderson Farms project Donahue stated that the erations. Lima Beans, Hot Spiced Fruit, Wheat Bread, Milk from HOT taxes as well in Mineola did not receive “Regardless, we need to as from cities that contrib- decision to fund the airport Monday, Mar. 18 - Teriyaki Meatballs, Penne UCC funds. continue doing business as ute a sum based on pop- Presentations on the air- instead of contributing to usual with an emphasis on Pasta, Brussel Sprouts, Wheat Bread, Fresh Fruit, ulation, which is separate port and Sanderson Farms the Sanderson Farms proj- progressing this organiza- Milk from HOT funding. In ad- were heard by the UCC ect wasn’t about a lack of tion and county,” she said. dition, the WCIC receives funds sub-committee, support. Tuesday, Mar. 19 - Oven Fried Chicken Thigh (2), unclaimed capital credits which recommended giving “It was a shame that Sand- “Great start with board Black-eye Peas, Stewed Tomatoes, Wheat Bread, (UCC) from Wood County funding to the airport. The erson Farms project didn’t training and hopefully next Fresh Banana, Milk Electric Cooperative, which recommendation was ac- get anything; I mean that step will be some type of was something that need- comprehensive or strategic Wednesday, Mar. 20 - Tuna Salad, Venetian are distributed by the State cepted by the WCIC board. Pasta Salad, Carrot Raisin Salad, Saltine Crackers, Comptroller. Since about Previously, local businesses ed to be funded. It wasn’t planning.” 2016, UCC funds have been and organizations applied that we didn’t support the Mandarin Oranges, Milk distributed as grants to as- for UCC funds for various Thursdsay, Mar. 21 - Beef Tips with Gravy, sist local businesses for eco- grants for economic devel- Parslied Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Wheat Bread, nomic development and opment, including renova- Watkins Insurance Oatmeal Cream Cookie, Milk tourism. tions, expansion, literacy GROUPG P.O. Box 1188 • Mineola, TX 75773 Meals on Wheels office phone: 497-1162 (Across From Wal-Mart) Hometown Friendly from Hometown Folks ThePecanHouse Nic Watkins 1225 W Loop 564 • Mineola, Tx. 75773 Licensed Agent Ph. (903) 569-5115 Fax (903) 569-5110 [email protected] FREE delivery Drive thru Texas (800) 460-5510 www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com 125 E. Broad St. • Mineola • 903-569-3882 Tuesday though Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (HOURS WILL CHANGE MARCH 31) 903-569-3437 www.MineolaPecanHouse.com

FISHFARM-RAISED FRY USA HUSH PUPPIES, COLE SLAW, FRENCH FRIES, BEANS, COLD DRINKS, TEA CATFISH & DESSERTS March 15 and 6-7:30pm April 5 & 12 St. Peter's Catholic Church Parish Hall 203 Meadowbrook Dr., Mineola, Tx.

adults sponsored by $10 Knights of children Columbus $5 Council 11933

Walnut Street Baptist Church 920 North Walnut Street (behind the city library in Winnsboro) now offers ASL (American Sign Language) for Sunday School and during morning worship. Sunday School starts at 10 AM Sunday Worship starts at 11 AM Please feel free to contact us for information. 903-342-6193 texting available at the following numbers: 903-855-6295 Pastor Taylor and 870-310-3406 Brandon Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019 9A

Hearing Loss is no Joke! Area-wide Easter egg hunt set for April 20 at Hawkins city park I know. Because of my hearing loss I wear aids and thank GOD every day for them. Hundreds, perhaps thou- in Hawkins city park for ties for the children, and a Sunday, April 21. The first sands, of Easter eggs are be- the hunt that will start at 10 casual atmosphere, where will be at 8:30 a.m. and the Better Hearing ing collected at Holly Brook a.m. on April 20. people may meet and get second at 11 a.m. Sunday Starts here...... Baptist Church for an ar- Everyone is invited to the acquainted with each other. school will be at the usual In Lindale we offer:  Comprehensive hearing exam ea-wide Easter egg hunt on egg hunt, an Easter tradi- The community-wide event time of 9:45 a.m.  Full explanation of exam results the Saturday before Easter. tion that traces its origins is part of Holly Brook’s mis- Call the church office for  60 Day-100% money back guarantee Church members are fill- centuries ago. The egg is a sion to “engage everyone to more information: 903-769-  Discreet “Brain Hearing” technology ing plastic eggs with treats symbol of life and rebirth be God-focused, people-fo- 2091.  Specializing, difficult to help conditions for children and will bring and came to represent the cused and transformed by The church is located at Call for a free hearing exam (yes it’s free) them to the collection bin in resurrection of Jesus Christ. the gospel,” said Pastor Da- 3219 S. FM 2869, Hawkins. 903-881-5753 the Family Life Center be- As part of the festivities, vid LeFlore. Website: www.hollybrook- East Texas Hearing Solutions fore April 20. there will be an inspira- The church will have two baptist.org. 1437 South Main St., Lindale The eggs will be hidden tional message, fun activi- worship services on Easter Serving East Texans over forty years Wood County Monitor classified ads All persons having claims against this DATED this 11th day of March, Miscellaneous Estate which is currently being admin- 2019. Real Estate istered are required to present them to /s/ RICHARD E. ROBERTS, At- Classified deadlines, prices: the undersigned within the time and in torney for STANLEY FREDERICK Garage Sales the manner prescribed by law. PERRY, Independent Executor Real Estate Wanted c/o: J. Brad McCampbell, P.C. Display ads – noon Monday, $8.20 per SALES Curtis, Alexander, McCampbell, P.C. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Need to sell your home? Must be in Notice is hereby given that original Living Estate Sale - 1711 Newsom, P.O. Box 38 good condition. Can be cash deal. Letters Testamentary for the Estate column inch Mineola & Garage Sale - 237 Lake- Emory, Texas 75440 Call Charles Gaylord Oxford, 903- of Sharon Ann Adkins, Deceased, side Place, Mineola. Fri.-Sat., 3/15- Telephone: (903) 473-2297 439-1818 after 5pm. Word ads – 3 p.m. Monday, $12 for 15 were issued on February 11, 2019, 3/16, 7am-? State Bar No.: 13358000 under Cause No. 13,408, pending in DATED the 4th day of March, 2019. House for Rent words and then 20-cents per word ESTATE SALE the County Court of Wood County, March 15th & 16th, 8am - 5pm at 156 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Texas, to: One bedroom house on private lake C.R. 2267, Mineola. Notice is hereby given that original Era Fae Johnson, near AG School. Very private. Rent Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Independent Executor. Call Brandi at 903-763-4522 or email $500 or buy $69,500. 903-258-2682. Public Notice Edgar Paul Wadkins, Deceased, were Claims may be presented in care of [email protected] issued on March 4, 2019, in Cause the attorney for the estate, addressed House for Rent PUBLIC NOTICE No. 13,431, pending in the County as follows: Brick 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, den, Alba-Golden ISD is seeking E-Rate Court of Wood County, Texas, to: Era Fae Johnson, Executor large living area, 2-car garage, central services for Funding Year 19 (2019- CATHERINE ELIZABETH WAD- Estate of Sharon Ann Adkins, De- heat/air. 416 McWhorter St. 218-995- 2020 School Year). All interested KINS. ceased 2137, 903-593-8892. vendors please see RFP at: https:// All persons having claims against this c/o Brad Wilson Country Trails Wellness & erate.esc12.net/R12/. To view the Estate which is currently being admin- Attorney at Law Mobile Home for Rent Form 470, please visit: istered are required to present them to Wilson Law Office Rehabilitation https://portal.usac.org/suite/ Form the undersigned within the time and in P.O. Box 1529 Mobile home for rent, three bed- 470 #:190015942. the manner prescribed by law. Quitman, TX 75783 room/ two bath, no pets allowed c/o: KYLE G. WAGGONER All persons having claims against this 903-850-3570. *Offering FREE CNA Classes* Public Notice Attorney at Law estate, which is currently being admin- Notice is hereby given that a public F/T CNA’s, F/T Wknd Dietary Staff/Cook, PO Box 1152 istered, are required to present them Employment hearing has been set for revision on Mineola, TX 75773 within the time and in the manner F/T Housekeeping, Marketing Director the plat of Holly Lake Ranch Subdi- prescribed by law. vision. NO. 13,436 Dated February 12, 2019. Employment ESTATE OF RUBYE CLARYCE The revision includes lots 5, 6, 8, 9, Brad Wilson Contact Candy Janes HR KINDSVATER, DECEASED and 10, Section 8, within Holly Lake Attorney for Executor Clark Spencer Adm. Ranch Subdivision. IN THE COUNTY COURT OF NOW HIRING The public hearing is set for Friday, WOOD COUNTY, TEXAS PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Motivated Stylist looking to set roots March 22, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in NOTICE TO CREDITORS Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on and grow with upscale establishment 903-962-7595 the Commissioners Courtroom. All Notice is hereby given that original behalf of 148 education entities & in our high traffic location. 903-569- persons interested in revision to this Letters Testamentary for the Estate two education service centers in the 9111 or 903-530-4645, ask for Leslie. 1638 VZCR 1803 Grand Saline TX 75140 plat may appear at the public hearing of RUBYE CLARYCE KINDS- Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative. Credential Research with opposition should they so desire. VATER, Deceased, were issued Bids are solicited for the following: EEOC/M/F/D/V Looking for someone for our office. Lucy Hebron on March 11, 2019, in No. 13,436, CATEGORY/OPENING DATE/TIME Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Wood County Judge pending in the County Court of Bread/Milk/Ice Cream/Juice/May 2, 365, be able to type 50 wpm accu- Wood County, Texas to STANLEY 2019/1:30 PM rately and have own transportation. NOTICE TO CREDITORS FREDERICK PERRY. Food Service/May 2, 2019/1:30 PM Notice is hereby given that original We require at least a High School The residence of the Independent Classroom Calculators/May 7, Diploma or equivalency. Due to the Letters Testamentary for the Estate Executor is in Tarrant County, Texas. 2019/1:30 PM of MILES HUTCHINSON MUTCHLER nature of our business, confidentially Part Time Customer The post office address of the Copy Paper/May 7, 2019/1:30 PM is required and a background check s/p/a/ MILES HUTCHINSON MUTCH- Independent Executor is c/o Richard Bid specifications may be accessed LER, II, Deceased, were issued on will be conducted. Only team players Service Representative E. Roberts, P.O. Box 70, Quitman, at: https://purchasing.esc7.net, apply. Please send resume to PO Box February 25, 2019, in Cause No. Wood County, Texas 75783. (903) 988-6859 or purchasing@ 13,430, pending in the County Court 828, Hawkins, Tx 75765 or email to Outgoing personality • Good people skills All persons having claims against esc7.net. Bids will be opened at [email protected]. of Wood County, Texas, to: KEITH the Estate, which is currently being the ESC on each opening date and : General computer experience • Detail oriented BURKE. administered, are required to pres- time. Region 7 reserves the right to Tiffany’s Restaurant now hiring wait- ent them within the time and in the make final decisions as to the best resses and dishwashers. Call 903- Work Hours are Monday-Friday 2–5:45 p.m. manner prescribed by law. interest of the Cooperative. 765-2087. Additional work hours are sometimes available.

: Ramey Water Supply Corporation Apply: ~ Annual Stockholder Meeting ~ Town & Country Cleaners All applicants March 25, 2019 ~ 6 p.m. 300 E. Goode Street Suite C must be able is looking for experienced line & (Just down from Scott’s Pharmavcy) to pass a drug The meeting will be held at the Quitman, Texas screening test. Sand Springs Church Fellowship Hall on CR 2330. breakfast cooks in Mineola. The meal will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a short business meeting and door prizes. Pay depends on experience along All members who plan to attend will need to with management personality. ~ RSVP by March 21 ~ Please apply online at For further information please call Date Set for TAPR Ramey Water Supply ~ 903-569-6502 UncleBubbasGrillhouse.com/jobs

Public Hearing Pick up the phone and sell it with a classified A public hearing regarding the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) 2017-18 Texas Academic in the Monitor Performance Report (TAPR) for Quitman I.S.D. will 903-763-4522 or take place in conjunction with the regularly 903-569-2442 P.O. Box 1188 Mineola, TX 75773 (Across from WAL-MART) scheduled March meeting of the Board of Trustees. 903-569-5115 The meeting will begin at 6:00 P.M., Monday, Lawn Service www.watkinsinsurancegroup.com Jonathan, Rodney & Nic Watkins March 18, 2019, at the Quitman ISD Board Room Mowing, edging, shrub trimming, located at 901 East Goode Street, Quitman, TX. leaf mulching & blowing, flower beds, The purpose of the TAPR hearing will be to allow small garden tilling, trash & brush Discounts up to 40% for public discussion of the TAPR district and hauled. 903-520-5779 41 TX Jamie Foxx ACROSS 1 2 3 4 campus reports. Copies of the reports will be 2004 TV movie: 1 “____ on down “The ____ Tookie TEXAS available for public review at each school building the road” 5 Williams Story” 5 Benjamin is the 42 Lloyd _____ started 6 and the district administrative office. Buy lot 50x100' near seat of this county CROSSWORD the Confederate Air This release is tendered in compliance with Texas Lake Fork, RV ready, 6 TX Barry was by Charley & Guy Orbison Force in TX in 1957 7 Copyright 2019 by Orbison Bros. Reverand ____ Education Code (TEC) requirements to provide $1500 down and 45 TXism: “chew the fat” in “Shakiest 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 monthly payments 46 TXism: “I need that notice of the hearing by means of local media. Gun in the West” like a duck needs under $200 7 Rice won __ 15 16 17 18 __ umbrella” (903) 878-7265 College Bowl in 1966 19 20 21 8 TXism: “it’s a right 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 smart piece” PUBLIC NOTICE Under $200/ MONTH 9 ancient Turkey city 29 30 31 32 15 TX-based “Lone- WoodCountywillbedisposingofCountyownedsurplus buys land at Lake Fork. some Dove” was a 33 34 35 36 37 50x100’. Perfect for site TV ____-series property at a public auction occurring ONLINE ONLY at 16 Nolan Ryan was 38 39 40 built homes, mobiles/ 1990 “Texas Pro 41 42 43 44 45 http://www.equifyauctions.com/online-auctions on RV’s. (903)878-7265. ______the Year” 46 47 48 March 27, 2019. This disposal is in the accordance with 19 sign a check Texas Local Government Code 263.152 and was 21 work hard 49 50 51 P-1419 22 TX Dan Rather, 47 two female sheep? authorized by the Wood County Commissioner’s Court Square Bales OF formerly 48 TXism: “he could 52 shoot the ___ out Hay FOR SALE 27 interest percent on March 8, 2019. Coastal 28 TX wildcatters of a gnat” 9 rodeo bulldogging 53 49 Venetian blind, e.g. (2 wds.) Also, two year old bulls, 29 TXism: “jumpy as 54 Surplus Includes: ______ice” 52 Laredo AM 10 TX newspaper had shots & wormed twice 53 TXism: “take sick” 2004 Ford ½ ton Truck 2003 Ford 1 ton Truck 30 TXism: “sounding giant: _ _ Belo 55 a year. 903-520-5779 like a rip saw 54 TX poet Crowell Corporation 28 wallet stuffers 1997 Ford 1 ton Truck Detroit Motor-4 cylinder running through (init.) 11 1992-98 Houston 31 used to mark pine knots” 55 TXism: “a legend mayor known as cattle: 2001 Ford 1 ton Truck 5-Rex Mixers Model HDS 32 past A&M coach in his own mind” “Mayor Bob” (init.) branding ____ H E L D Last Puzzle 12 “D” of Astros or 34 2,000 pounds 2005 Ford 1 ton Truck Ingram Roller A L O E _ _ Slocum DOWN M I N K Solution 33 TXism: “he could Rangers DH 20 sergeant or major 35 TX Charley Pride I S E E put a loop ____ _ 1 heart test abbr. 13 TXism: “____ 22 Sha Na __ group tune: “__ Rather 1999 International Dump Truck Etnyre Chip Spreader L E S P A D D O C K L O T S A D O O R N A I L ____ on a mule’s 2 this Salazar warm your gullet” 23 Boerne’s “Cibolo Love You” (1971) 2004 Ford F-750 Dump Truck Cub Cadet 42” Mower A K R U N A Y L A back” (good roper) Esparza and her 14 sewing junction Wilderness Trail” 37 TXism: “____cat” T H E H A M R U S T Y G A T E L K children survived 15 TXism: “______has 3 ___systems (skunk) G A L E N A N E I L O L L I E 36 songbird 1989 Fruehauf Asphalt Tank Trailer Kubota Tractor D E A D S N A K E C A N R E E C E 37 pecan dessert the Alamo __ old range cow” 24 a deadly one hit 40 Spring month E R S K I N E N N M A I L 38 last ______of 3 TXism: “gave me a 16 “. . . marching Galveston in the 43 Rice mascot: 2000 Sterling Etnyre Distributor Rhino 5 ½' Mower S E E P A G E D E A R E S T original “Dallas” ______dance” __ __ war” Great Storm of Sammy the ___ T E D G E C L O N E 44 oil ooze TruckwithSprayBar Highway Equipment S L A C K E S T was in 1991 (long explanation) (Christian soldiers) 1900 S L O W A S 39 World Champion- 4 “Dallas” shot these 17 too much liquid in 25 TXism: “he two- 50 in Titus County A M I D at Southfork the printing press? _____ to his own on U.S. 271 1999 GMC ½ ton Truck Company Side Discharge N E T ship Chili Cookoffs A S H were held in this (2 wds.) 18 enclosed the beat” (independent) 51 TXism: “let ‘__ S-1418 1992 GMC Top Kick Truck Distributor CA town 8 Huckleberry ____ pasture 26 Japanese surname rip!” 10A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019

success of this endeavor,” She described Mineola as “a “His business received a Ellerbe stated. great place to raise a family, Texas Treasure award from The Kiwanis Club’s Teach- and we thank you for every- the Texas Historical Com- er of the Year award went to thing.” mission, and when he re- Mineola math teacher Mon- Retired barber Jimmy tired he decided to donate ica Brannon. Rushing was named the his barbering fixtures to the “She pushes her student Wayne Collins Entrepre- Mineola Historical Muse- to depths of knowledge neur of the Year for his um. In August, the museum they didn’t even know they lifetime achievement as a opened its exhibit.” could achieve. Somehow businessman in Mineola. Savelli noted that Rushing she reaches through all the Rushing opened a barber- stayed in business in Mine- distractions in their lives shop on Broad Street in ola for 57 years. and pulls out the best part 1961. “That’s truly remarkable.” of each of them,” said Pam “During his time as a Thurman, president of the businessman, he was in- Kiwanis Club. volved in many causes. As Brannon’s husband, a member of the Jaycees, he Chris, is the school band was instrumental in starting GARRETT director and each of the the Mineola Rodeo,” said BRANNON EPPS RUSHING couple’s four children has outgoing Chamber of Com- and the people who have years, “they have made a attended Mineola schools. merce President Vic Savelli. AIR CONDITIONING moved here. … Thank you huge impact on this com- & HEATING CHAMBER so much. Mineola is a won- munity,” Ellerbe said. working here; it’s going to From page 1 derful community.” Epps, director of the Chil- carry Mineola for years as nities. He helped launch the Karen Ellerbe of the Pilot dren’s Ministry at First RAILS the largest employer,” he SERVICE Iron Horse Square project Club described Humani- United Methodist Church, From page 1 said. & this year,” said Hollen. tarian of the Year winner was the driving force be- churches, new streets and So 90 years later, Mineola INSTALLATION In accepting the award, Michelle Epps as someone hind October’s Pumpkin new additions because of is a city that still shows grat- Phillips remarked: “It’s who adds “a lot of enthu- Patch on North Pacific all these people in town,” itude for the T&P’s impact. very nice and I love Min- siasm and positivity to our Street, a fundraising event he said, and many of them The T&P was established Serving Wood County eola. Mineola is a special community.” Although never attempted before in came to regard Mineola as through a federal charter in & the East Texas area place because of the people Epps and her husband have Mineola. “The Mineola area their new hometown. 1871. It initially was expect- that have grown up here lived in Mineola only four came to enjoy the fun and The presence of the T&P ed to become a transconti- for over 17 years – and its $3.7 million in nental railroad running be- the commissioners. • La’Dawn McGee annual payroll in Mineola tween Marshall, Texas, and Mandatory bullet proof transferred from deputy to – was crucial to the city as San Diego, Calif. The T&P Free Estimates COUNTY vest wear policies for bailiff/courthouse securi- summer transitioned to fall. merged with the Missou- From page 1 Wood County Constable’s ty officer under the Wood It was in October 1929 when ri-Pacific Railroad in 1976, ments for the county elec- and Wood County District County Sheriff’s Office the stock market crashed, and the line eventually 903-629-2141 tion office was approved. Attorney’s Office was ac- (WCSO) effective March 2; setting the stage for the merged with Union Pacific A revised flood plain or- knowledged by the court. • Kay M. Phillips re- Great Depression. in 1997. 903-316-6537 dinance with a fine and A policy is required for the signed as a jailer at WCSO “The T&P saved Mineola Saturday’s event was permit fee of $25 was ap- county to receive a grant effective Feb. 28; economically,” said Phil- sponsored by the Land- proved. An updated Wood to assist in funding bullet • Release of security lips. “And then when you mark Commission, the City County Accident Preven- proof vests. Open Meetings from BTH Bank; have these people who of Mineola, and Mineola tion Plan was approved. Act and Public Information • Treasurer’s report moved here and started ISD’s Junior Historians. Lic/Insured TACLB021405E Charles Mohan was ap- Act training was also ac- on October to December proved as a precinct 4 rep- knowledged. 2018; TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY resentative for Upper Sa- The following items were • Constable February NOTICE OF DISTRICT PETITION bine Valley Solid Waste also approved in court: reports; Management District. • Angela Albers was • Line-item transfer TCEQ Internal Control No. D-11142018-025 Commissioners agreed to hired as Wood County of $5,000 from Road Oil to PETITION. Lake Fork Water Supply Corporation (Petitioner) filed an application with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to convert Lake Fork Water Supply Corporation to Lake Fork Special Utility District (District). Lake Fork Special exclude Osmolex ER from criminal district attorney the equipment fund under Utility District’s business address will be: P.O. Box 275, 8087 West FM 515 Yantis, Texas 75497. The petition was filed pursuant to Wood County pharmacy and resigned from her for- Precinct 4 Road & Bridge Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code; 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 293; and the procedural rules of the TCEQ. benefits plan since there is mer position as first assis- department; The nature and purpose of the petition are for the conversion of Lake Fork Water Supply Corporation and the organization, creation a medical equivalent avail- tant criminal district attor- • Budget amendment and establishment of Lake Fork Special Utility District of Hopkins and Wood Counties under the provisions of Article XVI, § 59 able to employees. ney; of $13,010.06 for unbudget- Texas Constitution, and Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The District shall have the purposes and powers provided A public hearing was set • Ray Peavy’s tem- ed revenue; in Chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code, as amended. The nature of the services presently performed by Lake Fork Water Supply Corporation is to purchase, own hold, lease and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate and maintain facilities for April 19 at 10 a.m. for porary help ended for the • Payroll of for the transportation of water; and to sell water to individual members, towns, cities, private businesses, and other political sub- the revision of lots 395 and Lake Hawkins RV Park ef- $359,985.01; divisions of the State. The nature of the services proposed to be provided by Lake Fork Special Utility District is to purchase, own, 396, section 8, of Holly Lake fective Jan. 31; • Health and dental hold, lease, and otherwise acquire sources of water supply; to build, operate, and maintain facilities for the storage, treatment, and Ranch. • Debra Carpenter’s claims of $90,880.29; transportation of water; and to sell water to individuals, towns, cities, private business entities and other political subdivisions of the Equify Online Auction to temporary help was trans- • Accounts payable of State. Additionally, it is proposed that the District will protect, preserve and restore the purity and sanitary condition of the water within the District. It is anticipated that conversion will have no adverse effects on the rates and services provided to the customers. sell surplus equipment for ferred from Lake Hawkins $596,202.10; The proposed District, is located in Hopkins and Wood Counties, and will contain approximately 25,491 acres. The territory to precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on RV Park to Road and Bridge • Voided checks of be included within the proposed District is set forth in the following boundary description designated as Exhibit “A” hereto. The March 27 was approved by Precinct 3; $3,157.05. proposed District is also depicted in the following vicinity map designated as Exhibit “B” hereto. CONTESTED CASE HEARING. The TCEQ may grant a contested case hearing on this petition if a written hearing request is filed within 30 days after the newspaper publication of this notice. Mineola High fishing duo qualifies for regionals To request a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official repre- The regular season for the sentative), mailing address, daytime phone number, and fax number, if any; (2) the name of the Petitioner and the TCEQ Internal Control Number; (3) the statement “I/we request a contested case hearing”; (4) a brief description of how you would be affected Texas High School Bass As- by the petition in a way not common to the general public; and (5) the location of your property relative to the proposed District’s sociation – Northeast Divi- boundaries. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the petition which would satisfy your concerns. Requests for a sion finished at Lake O’the contested case hearing must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address provided in the information Pines on Saturday, March 2. section below. The Mineola High School The Executive Director of the TCEQ may approve the petition unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 Fishing Team has one team days after the newspaper publication of this notice. If a hearing request is filed, the Executive Director of the TCEQ may not approve the petition and will forward the petition and hearing request to the TCEQ Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled that qualified to move on to Commission meeting to determine whether a contested case hearing will be held. If a contested case hearing is held, it will be a legal regionals on April 13 at Lake proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Palestine. The top 40 per- INFORMATION. Written hearing requests should be submitted to the Office of the Chief Clerk, MC 105, TCEQ, P.O. Box 13087, cent from that tournament Austin, TX 78711-3087. For information concerning the hearing process, please contact the Public Interest Counsel, MC 103, at will meet the top 40 percent the address above. Si desea información en español, puede llamar al 512-239-0200. General information regarding the TCEQ can finishers from the other two be found at our web site at www.tceq.texas.gov. Regional events at Cedar Issued: March 8, 2019 Creek Lake in Athens on EXHIBIT “A” May 10-12. Lake Fork Water Supply Corporation Proposed SUD Boundary Seniors River Simonek and Mineola High seniors River Simonek and Tristan Rychlik at the Lake O’the Revised 02-21-2019 Pines fishing tournament on Saturday, March 2. The pair advanced to Region- Tristan Rychlik finished the Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 154 and County Road 1196/2196, for a point of beginning; five divisional tournaments als competition on April 13 at Lake Palestine. (Courtesy photo). Thence, north 87 degrees 20 minutes 58 seconds east along a line approximately 291 feet to a point for a corner; in second place in the An- five tournaments and placed Senior Caleb Teeters and Thence, north 26 degrees 8 minutes 14 seconds west along a line approximately 2,670 feet to a point for a corner; gler of the Year race. They in the Top 20 at Lake Fork sophomore Tanner Block Thence, north 88 degrees 25 minutes 32 seconds east along a line approximately 16,470 feet to a point for a corner; had three Top 10 finishes, but could not catch any of also fished this season, but Thence, north 0 degrees 50 minutes 16 seconds west along a line approximately 1,270 feet to a point for a corner; Thence, north 63 degrees 26 minutes 10 seconds east along a line approximately 912 feet to a point for a corner; winning scholarships and the required 14-inch mini- were able to compete in only Thence, south 18 degrees 57 minutes 31 seconds east along a line approximately 604 feet to a point for a corner; prizes. Their fish weighed mum length bass in the oth- three tournaments and did Thence, south 56 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds west along a line approximately 398 feet to a point for a corner; in 38.54 pounds over those er tournaments. They fin- not fish the final two due Thence, south 0 degrees 46 minutes 25 seconds east along a line approximately 869 feet to a point for a corner; five tournaments. They were ished below the Top 50% of to boat mechanical issues. Thence, north 88 degrees 25 minutes 28 seconds east along a line approximately 2,903 feet to a point for a corner; captained by Tim Tyndell the full division field of 122 Their captain is Tony Kelsey. Thence, southerly along the meandering centerline of an unnamed creek approximately 4,978 feet to a point for a corner; Thence, southwesterly along the meandering coastline of Lake Fork approximately 465,936 feet to a point for a corner; and Bobby Waldon. and did not qualify to go to Superintendent Kim Tun- Thence, north 88 degrees 25 minutes 36 seconds east along a line approximately 11,772 feet to a point for a corner; Seniors Jake Haggerton Regionals. R.L. Lewis was nell is the team sponsor this Thence, south 26 degrees 8 minutes 14 seconds east along a line approximately 2,769 feet to a point for a corner; and Zane Bedford fished all their boat captain. season. Thence, north 87 degrees 20 minutes 14 seconds east along a line approximately 146 feet back to the point of beginning. The following area is excluded from the aforementioned Lake Fork WSC SUD Boundary: Beginning at the intersection of State Highway 154 and County Road 1196/2196, thence, south 28 degrees 28 minutes 0 seconds east along a line 7,129.2650 feet for a point of beginning; Thence, south 42 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds east along a line 8,522.6207 feet to a point for a corner; Thence, south 22 degrees 33 minutes 45 seconds west along a line 8,741.1464 feet to a point for a corner; Thence, south 87 degrees 56 minutes 0 seconds west along a line 3,455.7401 feet to a point for a corner; Thence, north 38 degrees 46 minutes 42 seconds west along a line 10,535.9944 feet to a point for a corner; Thence, north 27 degrees 35 minutes 20 seconds east along a line 6,838.5370 feet to a point for a corner; Thence, north 87 degrees 43 minutes 30 seconds east along a line 4,453.3653 feet back to the point of beginning. EXHIBIT "B"

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM–6:00PM SATURDAY 8:00AM–1:00PM Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 14, 2019 11A High school golfers take on The Links at Lands End Lady Panthers edge Quitman Mineola and Quitman golf teams placed in the first tournament of the season 2-1 in extra-inning classic on March 7 at The Links at Land’s End. The par 71, On an idyllic evening for back-to-back defensive hit a hard ground ball to 6,654-yard course present- softball, the Alba-Golden highlights. Quitman catcher short. Covey fielded the ball ed a formidable challenge Lady Panthers defeated the Lexie Wilson moved out as and caught Spears on a tag with a chilling wind steadily Quitman Lady Bulldogs 2-1 if on fire to catch a pop-up between second and third. blowing off Lake Fork. in eight innings of excellent midway down the first base The Lady Panthers almost Hughes Springs won the competition. The game was line, while second baseman had a double play at second girls team medal with a often a textbook example of Lindsey Hornaday fielded but fumbled the relay. Quit- combined 418 score. Mine- solid fundamentals, time- a screaming one-hopper to man left two on in the top of ola placed second and Quit- ly hitting, superior defense close the inning. the sixth. man third in the girls team and skilled pitching. Quitman stranded two Alba-Golden went down competition. Alba-Golden’s Bralee runners in the top of the in order in the sixth and Rains High School took Littlejohn and Quitman’s fourth. Wiley reached on an seventh innings. Kennedy the boys team trophy with Alexis O’Neal each went intentional walk (she would provided some excitement a 391 combined score. Quit- the distance. Littlejohn gave receive three intentional in the bottom of the seventh A high school golfer sends the ball over water during the Quitman Golf Tour- free passes on the night). with a well-hit drive to deep man finished in second with ney held March 7 at The Links at Lands End. up five hits, one walk and a 411, and Harmony round- recorded five strikeouts. Shelby Hayes stroked a centerfield that was hauled ed out the top three. Mahlstadt (116), and Sunni The girls were district cham- O’Neal surrendered eight ball through the gap in in by Spears. Hannah McKinney of Ruffin (117). Quitman’s Rhi- pions in 2018 and the boys hits, one walk and recorded right-center for a double, Quitman put two runners Hughes Springs shot a 90 to ana Bradshaw (120), Lillie were runners-up. Fatheree three strikeouts. which pushed Wiley to on in the top of the seventh. take the girls individual title, Danner (115), Abby Dobbs noted that two of his stu- The hurlers were locked in third. Littlejohn then got Wilson reached on an Al- and Dalton Graf of Redwater (115) and Julia Simpkins dent-athletes were unable the whole night. They con- Madison Jacobs on a fly-ball ba-Golden throwing error recorded an 86 to secure the (114) captured the third- to compete due to a conflict sistently placed excellent to left field and Harris on and ended up at second on boys title. Quitman’s Josh place medal. with the Houston FFA show. pitches in and just out of a soft liner to the shortstop the play. A Whitehurst bunt Medlin placed third with an Quitman’s Dalton Bran- Quitman Athletic Director the strike zone. A predom- ending the threat. then pushed her to third. A outstanding round of 89. don (119), Aiden Corrier Bryan Oakes was on site to inant number of outs were It looked as though the short fly ball to right may The second-place Mine- (100), Josh Medlin (89) and render support for his teams. produced by pop-ups or fly home side was gearing up have scored Wilson, but she ola girls team consisted of Parker Simpkins (103) re- The Alba-Golden Invita- balls. In a game as closely for some runs in the bot- was not sent. The throw in Valerie Garcia (112), Ava corded the third-place fin- tional was March 11 at Min- contested as this, giving up tom of the fourth. Lady to the infield after Culp’s Johnson (110), Makayla ish. Quitman golf coach eola Country Club. The Min- only one unintentional walk Panther Macie Pendergrass catch indicated it was prob- Mahlstadt (117), Makenzie Mark Fatheree praised both eola Invitational follows on each illustrates the control rocked the first pitch of ably a wise decision as his girls and boys teams. March 18, also at Mineola. each pitcher exercised all the inning for a single. Lit- Culp’s throw was on the night. tlejohn reached on a walk. mark. Following a resounding The Lady Panthers exe- Hornaday then hit a little rendition of the Nation- cuted a double steal to put pop up that fell between al Anthem by Alba-Gold- the runners at second and home and the pitcher’s en’s announcer, coach and third with no outs. There mound and became an in- teacher Bobby Wells, Quit- they would stay. O’Neal got field hit. The Lady Panther man was set down in order. Wright on a liner, Bizzell on defense seemed frozen In the bottom of the first, a swinging strike out and by the play as the pitcher, Lady Panther Ashlyn Rog- Lauren Crump on a fly ball catcher and third baseman ers looped a ball into short to center. all failed to field the ball. left field for a single. She Quitman could not make The Lady Bulldogs had stole second, but the Pan- use of Maddy Whitehurst’s runners at the corners with thers could not bring her one-out liner into right, two outs. Spears battled to a home. which had given them a full count before Littlejohn Lady Bulldog cleanup hit- baserunner in the top of got her on a swinging third ter Kendal Wiley provided the fifth. Littlejohn retired strike. fireworks to start the sec- O’Neal and Hornaday to The game went into the ond. After working to a full close the top half. eighth. A breeze kicked up count, Wiley crushed a shot Lady Panther right field- and blew from right to left to deep right-center field. er Laynie Culp started the field, as if the game was Lady Panther centerfielder rally which would tie the about to change. After an- Rogers took two steps to- game. She slapped a hard other intentional walk to ward the centerfield fence shot through the left side Wiley, Quitman went down and stopped. It was clear leading off the bottom of in order, setting up the Lady that this ball was far beyond the fifth. After a Kylie Ken- Panthers for an extra inning the fences. nedy fly-out, Rogers put win. Lady Bulldog Tyann Har- down an excellent bunt, O’Neil got Covey and ris advanced to second base which sent Culp to second. Pendergrass to ground out after a walk and stolen base, Kayli Cover stepped up and to start the inning. Little- but was stranded there to placed a double in the gap john stepped up and hit the close the top half of the in- to left-center, scoring Culp. first pitch between third ning. Quitman had taken Pendergrass reached first and short for a single. She the lead 1-0. on an infield single as she advanced to second on a Despite a lead-off single beat the throw at first. With passed ball (the only mis- by Kalli Wright on a ball runners at the corners, Al- cue by either catcher on the through the left side, Al- ba-Golden was hoping to night). ba-Golden’s offense could take the lead. A sharply hit Wright stroked a ground not answer in the second. In ball to third was knocked ball through the right side the third Alba-Golden was down by Quitman third of the infield. Littlejohn was set down in order as Quit- baseman Reiny Luman. running and received the man’s O’Neal found her Her long, strong throw green light from the third rhythm. just nipped Pendergrass at base coach. The third inning pro- first in a close play. The Al- The throw from right field duced two defensive gems. ba-Golden rally was over. to the plate was directly on In the top of the third, Quitman’s Madalyn line to the plate, but high. with a Quitman runner on Spears slapped the first Quitman catcher Wilson first, Alba-Golden’s catch- pitch of the sixth inning had to stretch to get a mitt er Grace Bizzell picked the down the left field line for a on the throw, and Littlejohn runner off first. In the bot- double. An intentional walk scored. tom of the inning, the Lady to Wiley put two on with no Alba-Golden won, 2-1. Bulldogs defense produced outs. Hayes stepped in and LOCAL VARSITY SOFTBALL DISTRICT STANDINGS as of Monday, March 1 RECORD LAST GAME NEXT GAME ALBA-GOLDEN 1-1 MARCH 8 WIN VS QUITMAN MARCH 14 VS GRAND SALINE, 4:00 P.M. MINEOLA 1-1 MARCH 8 WIN VS LONE OAK MARCH 14 @ QUITMAN, 4:00 P.M. QUITMAN 0-1 MARCH 8 LOSS @ ALBA-GOLDEN MARCH 14 VS. MINEOLA, 4:00 P.M.

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Mineola’s Alex Rojas delivers the match-winning shot against Cumberland Academy. Yellowjackets edge Cumberland Academy 2-1 The Mineola Yellowjack- vancing up the left wing and was no end-to-end action, Anna Westberry of Mineola deals against Lone Oak Friday, March 8. “Anna is a hoss in the circle, she wants to strike ets soccer team continued cutting into the box, a Cum- but there were spurts of pro- everybody out, and she’s good at what she does,” Head Coach Chandler Touchstone said of the senior pitcher. “She its winning ways with a 2-1 berland forward was sand- ductivity from each side. had a great night in the circle, she hit her spots.” Westberry tallied 13 strikeouts with at least one each inning in the victory March 5 against the wiched between Yellow- Cumberland had two great Lady Jackets’ 6-1 win over the Lady Buffs. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) visiting Cumberland Acad- jacket defenders Gustavo chances to take the lead. In emy Knights. Mineola made Sanchez and Omar Cama- the 62nd minute they put great use of the few offen- cho. The referee awarded a a wide-open look at goal sive opportunities they gen- penalty kick with no hesi- far over the crossbar, and a erated, and held off signifi- tation. An excellent penalty minute later Cumberland cant Cumberland pressure shot beat Rhodes low and to put the ball in front of goal throughout the night. his right. where it was batted about The first half was dominat- The majority of play in the until finally cleared by the ed by the Knights. Cumber- first half was in the midfield Mineola defense. land seemed to excel in the and Cumberland offensive It was the kind of night midfield and was adept at half. The Knights were win- when a mistake, or lucky placing their passes just over ning the scramble for ball break, might decide the the next Mineola line of de- possession and were putting game. fense. together significant passing That break came in the 68th The opening minutes of combinations. The Yellow- minute. Cumberland was play saw two excellent scor- jackets could not find their taking a goal kick to restart ing chances for Cumberland. rhythm and appeared hesi- play. The defender’s goal The first was a low shot that tant to defend the pitch. kick was mis-hit and ended Mineola goalkeeper Spen- Mineola began to contest up in Mineola’s possession cer Rhodes easily handled. the midfield in the second 30 yards from the goal. Rojas The second was a rifle shot half, and their aggressive- took a quick pass at the top that forced Rhodes to make ness increased significant- of the box and fired a rock- Doubles action at the Alba-Golden Tennis Tourney on March 8. a spectacular save. The goal- ly. Passes forward from et into the back of the net. keeper elevated and got just the midfield became better It happened in a flash, and A-G, Yantis players win at spring tennis tourney enough of his hand on the placed and more frequent. Mineola had taken the lead. Alba-Golden and Yantis tion. In double elimination ball to push it above the Mineola began to threaten. Each side had chances in earned titles at the second The Yantis girls tandem of play, Alba-Golden’s William crossbar. In the 52nd minute, Min- the remaining minutes, but annual Alba-Golden Spring Ashten Burnett and Hope Hartin claimed the title with It wasn’t until the 20-min- eola attacker Alex Rojas the 2-1 score stood. The Yel- Tennis Tourney March 8. Dixon took the girls double an undefeated performance. ute mark that the Yellow- streaked down the left side lowjackets are now 9-2 in Alba-Golden, Quitman title. Fellow Yantis school- Yantis’ Will Graham was the jackets got a shot on goal. and was brought down as district play, and in a battle and Yantis tennis players mates Maddie and Maggie runner-up. Following a Cumberland he entered the box. The ref- with Mabank, Chapel Hill competed. According to Hooker earned second place. Alba-Golden’s next var- turnover, Liberio Perez put a eree whistled a kick from and Athens for the district Alba-Golden tennis coach The Alba-Golden boys sity tennis tourney will be low hard shot on goal which the penalty spot. Rojas dis- lead. Mineola travelled to Dana Wade, creative mixing double team of Byron Wade Monday March 18 at home was saved by the Cumber- patched the kick with au- Chapel Hill Friday March of both skill level and school and Gabe Barnett earned against Grand Saline. The land goalkeeper. thority, and tied the score. 8, hosts Mabank March 19, affiliation made for a great the doubles title in round Quitman tennis team will The Knights opened the With the game tied, each and closes district play with learning environment in the robin play. Jacob Harle and travel to Van on Friday score on a penalty kick in side played with more hun- an away game at Kemp on morning and excellent after- Nathan Kumm, also of Al- March 22 to participate in the 26th minute of play. Ad- ger. On a frigid night, there March 22. noon head-to-head competi- ba-Golden, finished second. the Van varsity tournament.

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