Thursday, Wood County March 28, 2019 Vol. 4 No. 13 Two Sections 50 cents MONITORwww.woodcountymonitor.com Kacey Musgraves gets exhibit at Country Music Hall of Fame Memorabilia trucked from Mineola last week By HANK MURPHY [email protected]

Homegrown country mu- sic phenom Kacey Mus- graves will soon have her own exhibit at the Coun- try Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, replete with bits and pieces of her life in Golden and Mineola. Musgraves will join Brooks & Dunn and the late Keith Whitley with ex- hibits opening this year. The announcement out of Nashville comes on the heels of her showing at February’s 61st Annual Grammy Awards, where Kacey Musgraves, who will be featured in an exhibit at the Country Music See KACEY, Page 9A Hall of Fame, with actor Sam Elliott as this year’s Academy Awards. (Courtesy) Commissioners seek AG opinion

Participants in Friday’s Special Olympics in Quitman, sponsored by the Quitman Pilot Club, compete in a race for the for fees special prosecutor billed Wood County team. See more photos on Page 10A. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) By HANK MURPHY grand jury indictments in payments included [email protected] against Tucker and Brown, $131,681 paid to Special- was hired to prosecute ized Investigations Inc. of Mineola council hires new health Wood County commis- criminal cases against the Dallas, which billed at $150 sioners are seeking a Texas two men. Brown is accused an hour, records indicate. Attorney General’s opinion of abuse of official capacity, Shearin did not return a insurance broker in a tiebreaker regarding bills submitted by a state jail felony, as well telephone call by the Mon- Dallas attorney Joe Shearin, as misdemeanor charges of itor seeking comment. By HANK MURPHY Sue Jones voted to stay with January that she believed who was appointed special official oppression. Tuck- Like other counties [email protected] Watkins. The tie put the de- Brinson, which represents prosecutor in criminal cas- er faces felony charges of throughout Texas, Wood cision in White’s hands, and several nearby municipal- es involving former deputy abuse of official capacity, County has a fee schedule With Mayor Kevin White the mayor opted for Brin- ities, could save the city Miles Tucker and former aggravated perjury and for court-appointed attor- casting a rare deciding vote, son. “some serious money” on Wood County Sheriff James tampering with evidence. neys, who primarily repre- the Mineola City Council In a brief workshop be- its health insurance costs. A. Brown. He also faces several misde- sent indigent defendants. on Monday evening decid- fore the start of the regular Still, the council waited After an executive session meanor charges. Both men In juvenile cases, the fee ed to move on from Watkins meeting, council members to make a decision until on Friday, March 22, Wood have pleaded not guilty, is set at $70 per hour or $75 Insurance as broker for em- discussed employee health it heard from Watkins In- County Judge Lucy Hebron and Brown has filed a mo- per hour when the state is ployee health insurance and insurance, which has been a surance. On March 5, Wat- said the commissioners had tion to quash his indict- seeking commitment to the engage the services of Brin- difficult issue for the coun- kins Insurance President agreed to hire the law firm ment. Texas Youth Commission. son Benefits Inc. as the city’s cil. White noted that no mat- Rodney Watkins (the city’s of Flowers & Davis to seek Between May 2017 and Adult misdemeanor cases agent of record. ter which company the city former mayor) and Brent the opinion. August 2018, Shearin sub- are set at $70 per hour. Non- Brinson’s administration selected, the city’s health in- Howell, also of Watkins In- When asked about the mitted bills to the county adult capital felony cases of the city’s insurance plan surance costs will rise next surance, attended a special nature of the opinion being amounting to $265,769, ac- are set at $75 per hour. will take effect at the end of fiscal year primarily be- workshop at which Howell sought, Hebron said she cording to statements ob- The court may, however, the current fiscal year. cause of the city’s claims ex- gave an in-depth presenta- could not disclose that since tained by the Wood County “adjust fees upward for ex- Alderwoman Jayne Lank- perience. Health insurance tion on municipal health in- discussions on the matter Monitor through an open traordinary circumstances,” ford made the motion to is the city’s second largest surance. Howell expressed took place in executive ses- records request. Shearin the fee schedule states. hire Brinson, and Alder- cost behind personnel, cost- skepticism about some of sion. billed at $275 per hour, re- (Zak Wellerman contributed woman Polly Jones sup- ing roughly $500,000. the claims made by Brinson. Shearin, who secured cords show. The $265,769 to this report). ported it. Lankford, Polly As for choosing between On Monday, Bigham ex- Jones and Alderwoman Watkins and Brinson, White pressed a willingness to Novada Bigham voted in said, “I don’t think there give Brinson a try. “I can’t favor of contracting with is a wrong decision to be see why it would hurt to try Brinson. Alderman Mitch- made.” something else,” she said. ell Tuck, Alderman Greg A Brinson representative Hollen and Alderwoman told the council back in late See MINEOLA Page 7A Kieke accepts position as Quitman city administrator By ZAK WELLERMAN nation of former city secre- agement, strategic planning [email protected] tary/administrator Andrew and finance with his compa- Kloefkorn. Kieke’s offer in- ny Kieke & Associates. He Rodney Kieke has official- cludes a 90-day probation- has held various leadership ly accepted the offer to be- ary period. Voting in favor positions throughout his ca- come the City of Quitman’s of hiring Kieke were Mayor reer. next city secretary/adminis- Pro Tem Randy Dunn and In other action, the coun- trator. aldermen Jack Robinson cil approved an amended Mayor David Dobbs and Brad Medlin. Alder- election order for the May 4 made the announcement at man J.R. Evans opposed. city election. the March 21 City Council Alderwoman Susan Resnik The city will hold an elec- Albers officially sworn in as CDA meeting. Kieke is expect- abstained. tion for the two-year term Wood County Criminal District Attorney Angela Albers, who was recently appointed to the position by Gov. Greg ed to begin his new job on Kieke is the head of the mayoral seat and two at- Abbott, was sworn-in by former Wood County Judge Bryan Jeanes on March 19 at the 402nd District Courtroom. The March 29. Quitman Youth Founda- large aldermen seats, each courtroom was packed with family, friends and dignitaries as well as people involved in the criminal justice system. An offer was made to hire tion, and his most recent po- with two-year terms. Dunn Albers, who has worked for the Wood County Criminal District Attorney’s Office for 12 years, pledged to always seek Kieke at a March 4 spe- sition was working in sales and Evans are running justice. “The Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 6:9, ‘Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season, we shall cial meeting after the City at Fun Town RV in Mineola. reap if we do not lose heart.’ It is my commitment to the people and citizens of Wood County that I will not grow weary Council accepted the resig- He has experience in man- See COUNCIL, Page 7A while I’m seeking justice, and I will not lose heart.” (Monitor photo by Sam Major)

Church Directory...... 3B Meals on Wheels...... 8A Community Calendar...... 2A Obituaries...... 6A Page 3A Page 1B Classifieds...... 9A Police/Fire Reports...... 5A Industrial commission Mineola advances www.facebook.com/WoodCountyMonitor Quitman Arboretum...... 4A Sports...... 1-2B seeks projects for funds in soccer playoffs 2A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 Corner Column Riding the train is a fine way to la and Union Station. The trip took about an hour and 45 congested. According to the Rail Passengers Association travel. No worries about freeway traf- minutes. (RPA), 70 percent of Amtrak delays are caused by host fic, parking or lousy weather derail- Although riding the train was enjoyable, waiting for it railroads, whose trains interfere with Amtrak. ing your trip. was not. We’re not talking half-hour delays; we’re talking In 2008, Congress passed the Passenger Rail Investment Instead of narrow, confining airline waits that stretched for hours. Our train was scheduled and Improvement Act (PRIIA), and Amtrak’s overall on- seats that have you rubbing shoulders to depart Mineola at 9:25 a.m. Friday. It left close to 12:30 time performance went from 75% in 2008 to nearly 85% in with passengers next to you, train p.m. On Sunday’s return trip, it was supposed to leave 2009. The Texas Eagle (the train we took) shot up from a seating is plenty wide with generous Union Station at 3:40 p.m. It pulled out nearly five hours 22% on-time rate to 96%! But passenger train protections leg room so you can kick back, relax late at 8:30 p.m. During our brief three-day trip, we spent in the PRIIA were struck down by the courts in 2014, and enjoy the scenery. If you need to HANK MURPHY about eight hours of it waiting for the train. In talking to and freight interference incidents subsequently tripled. stretch your lower limbs, you can get fellow passengers, we learned that – at least in these parts Amtrak’s on-time performance plummeted, according to up and walk around, stroll to the dining car and get your- – long delays are the rule, not the exception. the RPA. self a sandwich or some liquid refreshment. It got me to wondering why Amtrak has such trouble I’m not inclined to wade into the dense legal under- A friend and I recently took Amtrak from Mineola to running on time. I understand that each case of train brush when it comes to the PRIIA and its court challenges. Dallas and back. We thought it would be fun, and the tick- tardiness is unique; still, there remains a common thread All I know is that Amtrak can be considered reliably late. et prices were reasonable – just $34 each for a roundtrip. that accounts for much of the problem. In most of the At least it issues text updates on the degree of its lateness. The train rolled along smoothly and quietly, gently rock- United States, Amtrak operates on tracks owned by I still consider riding the rails a good way to go, but ing here and there as it chugged nonstop between Mineo- freight railroads, and those tracks are becoming more some words of advice: Don’t be in a hurry. Game wardens issue Quitman restaurant Federal civil trial postponed warning for seafood sales infraction By ZAK WELLERMAN according to a TPWD news lations for seafood. involving county, ex-sheriff [email protected] release. “Without the required li- The restaurant was also censes, permits and invoic- By HANK MURPHY Wood County, the suit gaged in a campaign of [email protected] A Quitman restaurant issued a warning for not es showing where the fresh names Brown as well as harassment, intimidation was issued a warning by having a retail fish dealer li- seafood came from, there Miles Tucker, Kelly Smith, and abuse against Forrest- A federal civil trial in- Texas game wardens during cense. Not having this type are no guarantees products Kevin Atkinson, Stephen er, who was attempting to volving Wood County and a recent two-day inspection of license is a class C misde- like oysters were harvest- Cates, and John Hammack, gain access to an oil well former Sheriff Joe A. Brown regarding commercial sea- meanor, according to Parks ed and handled correct- all former Brown subordi- lease. The defendants has been postponed after food health and safety vio- and Wildlife. ly,” Jones stated. “We were nates. Also named is Jerry have sought dismissal of Federal District Judge Rob- lations. Seafood restaurants, mar- not expecting to find these Wayne Boone, who is serv- the case through summary ert W. Schroeder III issued a Seth’s Lake Fork Creek kets and commercial deal- oyster cases this far north, ing prison time for aggra- judgment. stay in the case. and Seafood was among the ers in the Tyler, Longview, but this does reinforce con- vated assault with a deadly Brown has filed a coun- The trial, which initially more than 50 businesses in Lufkin and Nacogdoches cerns that oysters reach ev- weapon. The lawsuit seeks tersuit, alleging that the had been set to begin March East Texas that were issued areas were also issued ery nook and cranny in the an unspecified amount for plaintiffs attempted to “bul- 25 at the U.S. District Court- about 60 warnings and cita- warnings and citations for state. Texas is renowned for actual damages, pain and ly their way across prop- house in Tyler, has yet to be tions, according to the Texas various violations. its oyster fishery, and there suffering, mental anguish, erty that was never within rescheduled. Parks and Wildlife Depart- Game Warden Maj. Chad are regulations in place medical care, as well as ex- the boundaries of the old A federal lawsuit was ment. Jones stated that some cases to ensure product quality emplary and punitive dam- mineral lease and through filed in October 2017 by Game wardens seized are still under investigation from source to table. Those ages. which they had no right of John Winston Forrester and about $1,600 worth of oys- and have a chance of being who choose to violate the The suit alleges that access.” The counter suit six other plaintiffs against ters packaged in 37 undoc- presented to county pros- law put the health and safe- Brown and other defen- also alleges a malicious civ- Wood County and seven umented one-gallon plastic ecutors. He also noted the ty of the public at risk and dants engaged in an abuse il action against Brown by individuals. Along with bags at Seth’s Lake Fork, importance of safety regu- will be held accountable.” of the public trust and en- Forrester. WOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY CALENDAR 2nd FRIDAY ACOUSTICAL JAM - second Friday 6 - 9 p.m., come. Charla Martin, president, 903-638-6389 MINEOLA CITY COUNCIL - fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., City Room, N. Hwy. 37. Quitman Public Library, 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975- FLORA MASONIC LODGE #119 - first Tuesday at the lodge Hall. Public welcome. Call City Hall for changes in November QUITMAN CITY COUNCIL – third Thursday, 5:30 p.m.; city hall. 5745 hall, Highway 37, Quitman. Covered dish - 6:30 p.m., meeting and December because of holidays. QUITMAN SCHOOL BOARD – 2nd Monday, 6 p.m. Adminis- ALBA CITY COUNCIL - first Monday, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. 7:30 p.m. Study nights for members each Thursday, 7 p.m. at MINEOLA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB - last tration Building. ALBA LADIES CLUB - fourth Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Alba Commu- the hall. Monday, 6 p.m., high school lobby. REPUBLICAN CLUB OF WINNSBORO - fourth Monday, 7 nity Center. 765-2573 FOREVER YOUNG ACTIVITIES CENTER - Wednesday and MINEOLA HISTORICAL MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD - third p.m., 903-342-0575. ALBA LIBRARY/MUSEUM BOARD – third Monday every other Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fitness exercises, bridge, lessons, Bin- Tuesday, 4 p.m., city hall. 569-6944. Public invited. REPUBLICAN WOMEN OF WOOD COUNTY - third Monday, month,, 4 p.m., library building. Everyone welcome. go and card games. Quitman MINEOLA MASONIC LODGE - second Thursday, dinner at 11:30 a.m., Red Dome, Quitman, 903 383 2121. ALBA-GOLDEN SCHOOL BOARD - second Monday, 7 p.m., FOUKE-LAKE HAWKINS CRIME WATCH - third Thursday, 7 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. All Masons invited. 569-2608. SINGING AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HAWKINS - high school library, 768-2472. p.m., Fouke Community Center MINEOLA REBEKAH LODGE - first and third Tuesday, 11 a.m., fourth Sunday, 2-4 p.m. ALBA-GOLDEN YOUTH FOUNDATION - second Tuesday, el- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - second Tuesday, Quitman. 106 S. Line St. All Rebekahs welcome, 569-2776. SCOTTISH RITE - Wood County Scottish Rite Club meets third ementary gym, 7 p.m. All welcome. FRIENDS OF THE MINEOLA MEMORIAL LIBRARY - first MINEOLA ROTARY CLUB - Monday noon, Dogwood Room, Thursday of odd months, 6:30 p.m., Red Dome Smokehouse ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Sunday and Monday, 7 p.m., Thursday, 1 p.m., Mineola Library, 569-2767. Mineola Civic Center. meeting room. 903-253-3635. Friday 8 p.m., Wednesday noon; Women’s Group Mon. 11 GED CLASSES, FREE - Sand Spring Baptist Church. Monday MINEOLA ROTARY RECYCLING – third Saturday, 8:30-11:30 STROKE SURVIVORS & APHASIA CLUB OF EAST TEXAS a.m.; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Mineola. 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- - fourth Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., First Baptist Church Quitman, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Wednesday and Saturday, 569-9350. ed. 903-878-2392. 7:30 p.m., 404 S. Main Street, Quitman. GED FREE PREPARATORY CLASS - each Thursday 4 - 6 MINEOLA SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER - 308 University, 9 a.m. TEXAS INMATE FAMILIES ASSOCIATION - second Tuesday, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS – Gateway Group, Tues. & Sat. p.m. concurrent with QISD calendar. Quitman Public Library, to 1:30 p.m. 903-497-1162; Card games and Rummikub. 6:30-8 p.m., First Christian Church Tyler, Broadway & Loop, 7 p.m. Puckett House, 109 Kilpatrick Street, Mineola. 202 E Goode St, Quitman 903-975-5745 MLOTA LINE DANCE GUILD - Tuesday, 8:30 a.m., and Friday, 903-839-2349. AL ANON - Thursday, 7:30 pm; St. Dunstan’s Episcopal GIRL SCOUTS MINEOLA TROOP 3 - building girls of courage, 9:30 a.m. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - Garden Valley chapter, Church, Mineola. confidence, and character, who make the world a better place! MLOTA FIBER/CRAFT ART GUILD - Wednesday and Thurs- Thursdays on Mercy Ships property, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 903-882- AMERICAN LEGION POST 296 and Auxiliary - fourth Tuesday, All girls kindergarten-12th grade welcome! Monday, 5-6:30 day, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., business meeting fourth Thursday, 0887. 6:30 p.m., Highway 80, three miles east of Mineola. 903-569- p.m., September-May, Broad Street Church of Christ Annex, 9:30 am. TOPS GROUP - Thursday, 8-11 a.m., Harvest Acres Baptist 0348. All are invited. Crystal Arcand 903-705-2459 MLOTA QUILT GUILD - first, second and third Thursday, 9:30 Church, NW Loop 564, 569-1240 , 569-2415. AMERICAN LEGION POST OF WINNSBORO - first Tuesday, HAINESVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER - second Tuesday, 6 am; business meeting first Thursday. UPPER SABINE VALLEY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT - every 6:30 p.m., 102 West Broadway, in Winnsboro. 903-752-0913 p.m. Members bring a covered dish and enjoy an evening of MLOTA PAINTERS GUILD - Wednesday, 10 a.m.; business three months on third Monday, Wood County Courthouse, 5:30 or 903-7675338. fellowship. Center is located at FM 49 and 778, 903-769-1091. meeting fourth Monday. p.m.. 903-763-2123. APET (Animal Preservation of East Texas) Thrift Store - Dog HAINESVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. - second and fourth MLOTA RUG HOOKING GROUP - first Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 UTU AUXILIARY MORNING STAR LODGE #851 - third Mon- Gone Good Stuff, 915 S. Pacific Street, Mineola, Thursday-Sat- Thursday, 7 p.m., Firehouse downtown Hainesville. p.m. Beginners are welcome. day (except July and August), 11:30 a.m urday. 903-569-0505 or 903-563-9542. HAWKINS LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Tuesday at the MLOTA PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD - fourth Thursday, 6:30 p.m. VFW LADIES AUXILIARY #7523 - third Sunday, 1 p.m., Re- BOY SCOUT TROOP 36 QUITMAN - meets Sunday, 4:30 depot in Willful Crossing. All levels welcome,, 903-569-8877. cruiting new members. 569-2228. p.m., Scout House behind First United Methodist Church. Dan- HOLLY LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT - first and third Tuesday at MLOTA SCULPTURE GUILD - Tuesday, 1 p.m. Business VFW POST #7523 - third Wednesday, 6 p.m., Karaoke every ny King, 903-521-5930. the fire station at Holly Lake Ranch. meeting first Tuesday.. Friday, 8 p.m. 569-2228. BOY SCOUTS TROOP 385 MINEOLA - Tuesdays 7 p.m., IRIS GARDEN CLUB-GOLDEN - first Monday, Septem- MONDAY NIGHT KNITS - 6-8 p.m. Monday, Golden Methodist WHYTE DOVE WRITER’S GROUP - Second Tuesday, 6 p.m., Mineola Methodist Education Bldg. New boys/alums welcome! ber-May, Golden United Methodist Church. 903-765-3000. Fellowship Hall. 903-768-2540. Quitman Public Library. 903-763-1210 or e-mail mkyoung97@ Chris Jennings 903-569-3531 KIWANIS CLUB - noon Tuesday, Mineola Civic Center Dog- NORTHEAST TEXAS PARATROOPERS ASSOCIATION - third peoples.com.net BOY SCOUTS TROOP 180 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays 6:30 wood Room. Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Red Dome Smokehouse in Quitman. WOOD COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB - Business meeting, Mon- p.m., Church of Christ. New boys/alums welcome! Tex Willis THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OF SAINT PETER’S THE OPEN HEART MINISTRY - third Friday, 7 p.m., Mineola Civic day, 2 p.m, Wood County Extension Office. 903-816-0638 APOSTLE COUNCIL #11933 - second Thursday, 7 p.m., at the Center. WOOD COUNTY AGGIE MOMS - 1st Tuesday, 6 p.m., 903- BOY SCOUTS TROOP 379 WINNSBORO - Tuesdays 7 p.m., church, 203 Meadowbrook Drive, Mineola. 903-569-3662. OVERCOMERS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP - Monday, 539-7049 or Wood County Aggie Moms Facebook page. City Bldg @ Walker Park. New boys/alums welcome! Sherry LAKE COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR CLUB - third Monday, 6:30 7-8 p.m., Whispering Pines Church of the Nazarene, located WOOD COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT - Quarterly, third McGovern 903-335-9744 p.m. 903-850-2557. on CR 3811, Hawkins Thursday, 8 p.m., appraisal district office. Open to the public. BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRY FOOD PANTRY - Humble Baptist, LAKE COUNTRY REPUBLICANS - fourth Tuesday, 6 p.m., PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL OF MINEOLA ELEMENTARY WOOD COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL GARDENS – Mineola, first & third Tuesday 1-4 p.m. Red Dome Smokehouse, Quitman. - first Tuesday, 8:15 a.m., elementary library, garden workday each Wednesday 9 to noon, all levels of ex- BREAKING FREE - meeting place for families and friends of LAKE COUNTRY RV TRAVELERS - of Good Sam Int’l. Month- PARENTS ANONYMOUS GROUP - Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., First perience welcome. Come at 8:45 in the kitchen of the Stinson addicts and alcoholics. Monday, 7 p.m., 971 E. Goode St., Quit- ly, RV parks w/in 150 m. radius. 903-569-3677 or 3069. Baptist Church, Quitman. Children’s program provided. 903- house for coffee. 175 Gov Hogg Pkwy, Quitman – the 2-story man, 903-497-6149. LAKE COUNTRY SYMPHONIC BAND - rehearsals Thursdays 629-2114 white house behind the pavilion at Hogg Park. CELEBRATE RECOVERY - a support group for those with at Mineola High School Band Hall. 7 p.m. 903-569-2300. PILOT CLUB OF MINEOLA - second Tuesday, 6 p.m. Mineola WOOD COUNTY CENTRAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT - third various hurts, habits or hang-ups, every Monday, 6:30-9 p.m., LAKE FORK ROTARY CLUB - Wednesday, noon, at the Lake Civic Center. Loraine Epps, president. Monday, 5:30 p.m. (every three months). Church On the Rock annex building at 302 S. Stephens, Quit- Fork Baptist Church on State Highway 515 PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - at First Baptist Church in Quit- WOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT - every other man. 903-763-4588. LAKE HOLBROOK ASSOCIATION - first Saturday, February, man. First Tuesday 1-3:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. 903-763- Friday, Commissioners Court, Quitman, 10 a.m. 763-2716. THE CORVETTES OF WOOD COUNTY – First Saturday of May, August and November, Harold Simmons Community Cen- 8101. WOOD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS - every other month, the month at 9 a.m. Richie’s Grill, corner of U.S. 80 and FM 14 ter, 5:30 p.m. directors, 6 p.m. all members and guests wel- QUILTS OF VALOR GROUP, STITCHIN’ ANGELS, meet the third Monday, 6 p.m., Wood County Justice Center courtroom. in Hawkins. Open to any Corvette owner. come. 903-569-0223. last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m., 1118 N. Pacific The public is invited. 903-763-2201 or 903-569-6294. COUNSELING CHRISTIAN GUIDANCE CENTER - 903-850- MEMORY CAFÉ, a time for stimulating memory, meets weekly St., Mineola, to make quilts for service members and veterans. WOOD COUNTY DEMOCRAT CLUB – fourth Thursday, Quit- 3858 or [email protected]. on Thursday in the craft room at Holly Brook Baptist Church QUITMAN CHILD ADVOCACY GROUP - third Thursday, 10 man Public Library, at 6:15 p.m. 903-383-7036 or www.wood- CUB SCOUTS PACK 391 HAWKINS - meets Sundays, 5 p.m., from 11:45 to 2 p.m. Lunch is provided. Various activities are a.m., 403 Conger in Quitman. The public is welcome. countydem.org. Scout Hut, FUMC. New boys, alums welcome. Scott Randall, offered each week, including games, moderate exercise, art, QUITMAN GARDEN CLUB - second Tuesday (except when on WOOD COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - third Monday, 903-203-7901. and music. People in the area are invited. There is no charge. field trips), 2 p.m., Quitman library. quitmangardenclub@gmail. January through May and September through November, 7 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - first Sat- For more information call 903 769-2091. com. All are welcome. p.m., Quitman Public Library, Shamburger Community Room. urday except June, July, August and December, 12 p.m. Har- MINEOLA BAND BOOSTERS - second Tuesday, 7 p.m., in QUITMAN/LAKE FORK KIWANIS - Wednesday, noon, Faith For 903-763-4191 or 967-2458. vest Acres Baptist Church, 460 NW Loop 564, Mineola. 903- high school band hall. All parents invited. Student Center, 403 S. Main St., Quitman. WOOD COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. IMMUNIZATION CLINIC - 343-1474. MINEOLA LIONS CLUB - second and fourth Thursday, noon, QUITMAN LIONS CLUB - second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Peralta’s Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m., third DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, John Mineola Country Club, 903-638-1596; 903-569-3340. Restaurant. Contact any Lions Club member to donate your Monday, 1-6 p.m. Public Health Department offices, 213 W. Hogg, Sr. Chapter, 3rd Monday except June, July, August & MINEOLA MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Det. #1278, 3rd Tues- used eyeglasses for recycling to the needy. Bermuda, Quitman, 763-5406. December, 1 PM. Holly Hall, Holly Lake Ranch. 903-520-8697 day, 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. meeting. American Legion Building, QUITMAN PILOT CLUB - third Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Quitman WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT - second Monday, 7 DELPHIAN LITERARY CLUB - first Wednesday, 569-6794 or 2015 E. Hwy. 80, Mineola, 903-497-3030. 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Box 210, www.woodcountymonitor.com 903-763-4522 • 903-763-2313 (fax) Mineola, TX 75773. All contents copyright 2019. Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 3A County industrial commission puts out call for hotel funds The Wood County Indus- mywoodcounty.com. and the opportunity to fund trial Commission (WCIC) is “Projects to be considered more projects the following accepting Hotel/Motel Oc- for funding support must year,” Bettis said. cupancy Tax (“HOT”) fund generate overnight visitors The deadline for submit- project proposals for the to the county,” said Kiki ting applications has been upcoming 2019-2020 fiscal Bettis, Executive Director set for 5 p.m. on May 24, year. of WCIC. “Proposals must 2019. Applications may be Projects must meet the fol- clearly show how they plan mailed to the WCIC office lowing criteria: directly en- to attract overnight visitors at P.O. Box 578, Quitman, Mineola High School One Act Play cast and crew with their advancing play plaque. hance and promote tourism to Wood County, Texas. TX 75783 or by email to and the hotel/ motel indus- For projects that have [email protected] try in Wood County; fit into been around for a while, or kbettis@mywoodcounty. one of the six statutorily Bettis said “survey data will com. Applications may also provided categories for ex- be necessary in determining be delivered to the WCIC penditure of local hotel oc- the merits of the project for office located at the Wood cupancy tax revenues under funding support. New proj- County Airport Terminal the State of Texas Tax Code ects should include a solid located on County Road Chapter 352; demonstrate business plan and market- 2355 between Quitman and need; and have the poten- ing strategy for bringing Mineola. tial to attract a maximum overnight visitors to Wood The WCIC Promotions number of tourists to Wood County. This assists us in Committee will review County. determining the economic funding requests and for- Quitman High School One Act Play cast, crew and directors on stage with their advancing play plaque. Guidelines and Funding value of results generated ward recommendations for Request Forms are available and required local and state consideration and budget through the WCIC office. reporting of the distribu- approval to the Industri- The forms provide exam- tion of Wood County HOT al Commission’s Board of ples of the types of projects funds.” Directors at the regularly that may be funded and can “Projects should support scheduled monthly meeting be obtained on the WCIC the lodging establishments in July. website at woodcountytx. in the county as that’s where For information, contact com and/or contacting the these funds are generat- Bettis at 903-768-2402 or by WCIC office at 903-768-2402 ed from—‘heads in beds’. email at kbettis@mywood- or by email at woodcic@ More ‘heads in beds’ means county.com or woodcic@ peoplescom.net or kbettis@ additional HOT revenue peoplescom.net.

Yantis High School One Act Play cast and crew advanced to bi-district and competed on Tuesday. Local high schools advance in One-Act Play competition Quitman and Mineola Donna Perry, Elijah Perry Act Play received outstand- One-Act Play teams ad- and Sierra Harper at dis- ing crew as well. vanced to the Area meet af- trict. For Mineola, Adam Di- ter competing at bi-district Quitman students re- evendorf earned the out- on Saturday, March 23. ceived straight 1’s for their standing tech award. The One-Act Play team bi-district performance, Cole McKinney and Lena from Yantis advanced from which is the best score to Hughes earned an honor- the district contest earlier receive in One Act. Riley able mention all-star cast this month and compet- Cameron earned best ac- and Anastasia Maloney and ed at bi-district on March tress and Jacob Day earned Peyton Hass all-star cast. 26 at Paris Junior College. best actor. Kait Kelley was The area meet for QHS For Yantis, Emily Worley named all-star cast. Mack- and MHS will be held April Lane Street Collectibles grand opening received a tech award, and enzie Ragan was named 5 at Grayson College in Billy Watkins and Angela Snyder of Lane Street Collectibles cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Quitman Chamber of all-star cast awards went to all-star crew. Quitman One- Denison. Commerce ribbon-cutting on March 22. Chamber board members and community members were also a part of the event. Lane Street Collectibles, an antiques shop with a variety of vendors, is located at 627 E. Lane St. in Quitman, (Monitor photo by Zak Wellerman). Hearing Loss is no Joke! I know. Because of my hearing loss I wear aids Quilters invited and thank GOD every day for them. ThePecanHouse 1225 W Loop 564 • Mineola, Tx. 75773 to Holly Brook Better Hearing to help April 1 Area quilters are invited Starts here...... Sales to join a group of quilters at Holly Brook Baptist Church In Lindale we offer: Tuesday-Saturday in Hawkins on April 1 at 9  have 10 a.m.-5 p.m. a.m. in the craft room of the Comprehensive hearing exam Family Life Center. Quilters  Full explanation of exam results begun! are sewing one quilt block each month to complete  60 Day-100% money back guarantee a Christmas quilt before  Discreet “Brain Hearing” technology 903-569-3437 Christmas. Call the church office for more information,  Specializing, difficult to help conditions www.MineolaPecanHouse.com 903-769-2091. Call for a free hearing exam (yes it’s free) 903-881-5753 East Texas Hearing Solutions 1437 South Main St., Lindale Serving East Texans over forty years

The SalonHair Salon & Skin & Care available Spa OneTuesday-Friday 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm Late appointments available 903-369-8431 4A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 Mineola League of the Arts home to six guilds Classrooms that once Areas of the main building mer during which everyone rare, even in cities of rel- housed first- and sec- are dedicated to stain glass is invited to try out classes atively larger population. ond-grade students be- construction and equip- in diverse mediums. A sec- Membership is available to ginning their elementary ment as well as professional ond major MLOTA yearly individuals and/or families education now hum with matte cutting tools. In 2017, competition is presented by for $25/$35 annually and en- creative energy as artists through funding from the the Quilters’ Guild in Oc- titles them to all the resourc- of multiple genres explore Meredith Foundation and tober, when the building is es at the league. Patrons and their skills at Mineola private donations, a spa- filled with an array of fiber benefactors are also greatly League of the Arts (MLO- cious new facility was con- art stitched by quilters of all appreciated in maintaining TA). structed to accommodate ages from across the region. services to the community. The former Central Ele- the Fiber Arts Guild. The MLOTA is a nonprofit Members at MLOTA enthu- mentary School at 200 W. adjoining building provides 501 C that depends heavily siastically welcome and en- Blair St. in Mineola has ample room to offer classes upon grants for operation, courage visitors to explore been home to one of Mine- in weaving, spinning, jewel- but members also work dil- the world of art available to ola’s community treasures ry, and more. igently to promote and raise all ages and interests. since 1990. MLOTA was In addition to scheduled funds for the league with Jan Sokolosky, current established by 17 charter weekly gatherings and events that also encour- president of the league, members in 1988 to “pro- classes for each guild, MLO- age public awareness. The states, “MLOTA is working mote interest in all forms TA promotes community Annual Christmas Bazaar art in itself.” She explains of art, provide a place to participation with a variety provides shoppers with an that on any given day, the encourage and display art of activities. The annual opportunity to purchase building hosts members and to perform that art.” In Fine Arts Show is scheduled hand made art and gifts, honing their crafts. Soko- Allyson Corrior and Langdon Bautista were chosen as Quitman Rotary’s March 1992, the Meredith Foun- for April 12-13 and pro- as well as be introduced to losky notes that members Students of the Month. dation enabled the league vides artists from East Tex- the league and the myriad dedicate their time to create to make the rented location as an opportunity to exhibit of activities available. The a haven for artists of all ages Corrior and Bautista named Quitman its permanent home with a their work in a competitive yearly garage sale is a pop- 6 and up. grant to purchase the prop- display which the public is ular event for bargain hunt- Sokolosky continues, “We Rotary Club Students of the Month erty from the school district. invited to attend. Ribbons ers and contributes funds to have all forms of talent Seniors Allyson Corrior nursing. Her career plan is That vision and endeavor and prizes are awarded to the operational expenses of present here. If you haven’t and Langdon Bautista were to have her first job be close has continued to thrive and top entries in all categories the league. visited the MLOTA, you’re named Quitman Rotary’s to family to help them when grow to its current member- of beginner to professional Although MLOTA gen- missing out on a wonderful Students of the Month for needed. She is the daughter ship of 230 and six active in all mediums. Two special erously participates in pro- place to express yourself.” March of Heather Pochurek and guilds, including Fiber Arts, sections for youth artists viding services for Mineola Additional information Corrior is a basketball and Erin Corrior and the grand- Quilting, Painters, Sculpt- ages 6-18 are included. and the surrounding areas, about MLOTA and all forms track manager, color guard daughter of Janet and Da- ing, Line Dance and Pho- Encouraging young art- including entertainment to for membership and/or en- captain and a member of the vid Corrior. tography. ists is a priority, and a pop- nursing homes and volun- try into the upcoming art Quitman Proud Blue Band. Bautista has been an area Guilds are dedicated to ular weeklong event each teering at downtown fes- show is available at www. She has qualified for State and regional qualifier for studying specific art forms. summer is Kid’s Art Camp. tivals, many visitors and mlota.org or by calling 903- twice at the Texas Family, pole vaulting and a Region- Painters gather for class- Since 1991, experienced residents are surprised and 569-8877. Career and Community al and State qualifier for es and demonstrations, teachers and volunteers amazed to learn about the The public is cordially in- Leaders of America Cup- power lifting. He is a three including oil, acrylic, wa- organize a program to pro- town’s hidden gem. Long- vited to attend the upcom- cake Battle competition. time state qualifier with the tercolor, pastels, graphite vide 144 youngsters with time member, volunteer ing Fine Arts Show on April She will attend the Uni- fishing team and has won and ink. Sculptors meet to hands-on opportunity in and board member Vickie 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. versity of Texas at Arling- two scholarships. He is the construct clay and or wood exploring different medi- Steed notes that MLOTA is and April 13 from 10 a.m. to ton in the fall, majoring in son of April Bautista. carving art. Line dancers ums and techniques. In re- unique in the scope of what 4 p.m. Free admission. You bring music and action to sponse to requests, a week it offers to residents of a will be glad you did. the auditorium on some of Teen Camp was also community the size of Min- Quitman spring clean-up days, and serene yoga class- launched last year. Sampler eola. Submitted by Shirley Gor- es convene there on others. Days is offered each sum- Comparable programs are don days set Friday, Saturday The City of Quitman will es and cardboard materials, Inside and Outside the Picket Fence have its spring clean-up leather or cloth products, days March 29 and 30 from dried paint buckets, plastic BY JAN WHITLOCK 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the city items and small items of warehouse. wood or metal. The warehouse is located Items that will not be Heavy rains and high special time to shine. Some will be making a piece of at the end of Cliff Street and accepted are liquid cook- winds pass through as continue delighting us for yard art. They will leave the West Side Drive. Dumpsters ing oil, batteries, medical spring continues its journey many weeks, as others class with a treasure to take will be provided by Re- waste, motor oil or filters, into our hearts and gardens. come and go in a flash. As a home and the knowledge public Services, Inc. These floor sweep containing oil The faithful redbud trees parting plant note, I would to keep on designing and clean-up days are for City or any kind of fuel, chemi- continue with a show of like to draw your attention creating. The annual Spring of Quitman residents only. cals or pesticides, tires must delicate blooms and the dog- to a large planting of snap- Plant Sale will be held on Quitman Arboretum and Bring your most recent be quartered or sliced into wood, Quitman’s signature dragons at the far end of the Saturday, April 13. Watch water bill from the City of three slices, paint or paint Botanical Gardens tree, has started a display newly renovated rose gar- our website for details con- Quitman water department. buckets containing liquid of white blooms worthy of dens. These plants will soon cerning pre-sale offers for The following items will and refrigeration units con- the weather warms, and the photos. amaze with their color and Friends of the Arboretum. be accepted: general munic- taining refrigerator, freezer, The gardens at the Wood sunlight intensifies. Whose beauty. Patience, patience. Not a “Friend” yet? Stop ipal waste generated by res- air conditioners, etc. County Arboretum remind turn will come next? Those Check our Facebook page by any Wednesday. We can idents, general office waste, For any questions, call me of a class of well-be- of us who have gardened for a description of the April help you out. The coffee is yard waste, small amounts Walter Lutonsky or city hall haved school children. They for many years will be able Creative U. class. On Satur- on. of construction debris, box- at 903-763-2223. patiently wait their turn as to tell you. Each plant has a day, April 20 participants Mineola student becomes member of NSHSS Wood County Child Welfare board raises awareness The National Society “On behalf of NSHSS, I like Lovely build on their on child abuse prevention hosting candlelight vigil of High School Scholars am honored to recognize academic success by con- Wood County Child Wel- Special Advocate (CASA) your favorite superhero ap- (NSHSS) announced earli- the hard work, sacrifice necting them with unique fare & Protection Board for Kids of East Texas, Tex- parel, April 4 is wear your er this month that Mineola and commitment that Love- learning experiences and is shining a light on child as Department of Family & favorite crazy hat and April student Lovely K. Wright ly has demonstrated to resources to help prepare abuse prevention with a Protective Services, Wood 5 is wear blue as much as has been selected as a mem- achieve this exceptional lev- them for college and mean- vigil and blue ribbon week. County Juvenile Probation, possible. ber of the organization. el of academic excellence,” ingful careers.” Wood County Child Wood County Sheriff’s De- April has been Nation- NSHSS recognizes top Nobel said. “Lovely is now NSHSS members auto- Abuse Prevention and Vic- partment, Wood County al Child Abuse Prevention scholars who have demon- a member of a unique com- matically become lifetime tim Rights candlelight vigil DA Victim Services and month since President Ron- strated outstanding lead- munity of scholars – a com- members at the time of will be held April 16 from Wood County police de- ald Reagan made the decla- ership, scholarship and munity that represents our their initial membership. 6 to 7 p.m. at Governor Jim partments. ration in 1983. Prior to this, community commitment, very best hope for the fu- At each step along the way Hogg Park in Quitman. Child abuse prevention Congress enacted the first the organization stated in ture.” – from high school to col- The following organiza- blue ribbon week from legislation concerning child a news release. The an- “We are proud to pro- lege to career – NSHSS con- tions are sponsoring the April 1 to 5 will have a vari- protection, the Child Abuse nouncement was made by vide lifetime membership nects outstanding young event: Wood County Child ety of dress-up days to raise Prevention and Treatment NSHSS founder and Chair- to young scholars to sup- scholars with the resources Welfare & Protection Board, awareness. Act, in 1974. man Claes Nobel, senior port their growth and de- they need to develop their Northeast Texas Child Ad- April 1 is wear a crazy In 1982, Congress voted to member of the family that velopment,” stated NSHSS strengths and pursue their vocacy Center, East Tex- pair of socks, April 2 is wear designate a week in June as established the Nobel Priz- President James W. Lewis. passions. as Crisis Center – Wood your favorite sports team National Child Abuse Pre- es. “We aim to help students County, Court-Appointed jersey/ shirt, April 3 is wear vention Week. Wood Memorial Mineola Animal Shelter Easter Egg Hunt set for April 13 The Wood Memorial an- nual Easter Egg Hunt will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13 at 320 Greenville Ave. in Mineola. Everyone is welcome to This six-month-old female come join in the fun. The hunt will be followed by cat is housebroken and prizes and pictures with the loves to play. She would Ginger is a one-year-old Easter Bunny. make a great pet. female lab mix. She gets This Week in Your Can you provide along well with most dogs, a forever home is housebroken and up to Neighborhood for one of them? date on her shots. To help decrease the number of homeless animals, please The City of Quitman will remember to have your dogs and cats spayed and neutered. have its spring cleanup days Friday and Saturday Baker Street 903-569-2252 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MONDAY - FRIDAY If No Answer, Call 903-569-6294 city warehouse. 8:00AM–6:00PM Tuesday-Saturday From 8am - 4pm The Mineola Livestock Show will take place Sat- SATURDAY Sponsored by these Mineola businesses: urday morning at the live- Lake Country Animal Clinic Kitchens Hardware/Deli stock barns behind Mineo- 8:00AM–1:00PM 1124 FM 564 119 E. Broad la High School. The show (903)569-5418 (903)569-2664 starts at 8 a.m. Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 5A Mineola Police Report Wood County Sheriff’s Report MARCH 20 was reported at a residence Broad Street. The driver was MARCH 13 MARCH 15 Deputies were dispatched 10:44 a.m. A welfare con- on Dubose Street. A man unable to maintain a single Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched to FM 1801 near Mineola at cern was reported by a who had previously been lane and would speed up to CR 3118 near Quitman to CR 4200 near Winnsboro 12:27 p.m. in reference to a woman wishing for the de- trespassed was there causing and slow down. An officer at 2:10 a.m. in reference to at approximately 9:41 a.m. welfare check. Deputies lo- partment to check on a res- a scene. When the officer ar- patrolled the area, located a disturbance. Parties were in reference to a disturbance. cated the individual and is- ident on Kevin Street. An of- rived, the man was already the vehicle and stopped it. separated for the day and Deputies spoke with all par- sued a warning. ficer made contact with the gone. Charges are pending. The officer did not observe incident was cleared. ties involved and cleared the Deputies were dispatched man and he was fine. 9:47 p.m. An anonymous any signs of intoxication Deputies were dispatched incident. to FM 2869 near Hawkins at 3:57 p.m. Officers respond- caller reported that a vehi- when a field sobriety test to HWY 154 near Yantis at Deputies were dispatched 12:48 p.m. in reference to a ed to assist with a major ve- cle leaving the Hoard area was conducted. 3:21 a.m. in reference to a to FM 515 near Yantis at burglary. Someone stole sev- hicle accident on Loop 564 at and headed to Mineola was MARCH 15 fire. Deputies located the fire 10:11 a.m. in reference to a eral items from the reporting FM 1254. occupied by two intoxicated 9:38 a.m. An inmate at and everything was OK. reckless driver. Deputies lo- party’s residence. This case 5:12 p.m. EZ Mart report- females and three children. Wood County Jail reported Deputies were dispatched cated the vehicle and cleared has been forwarded to in- ed a woman ran into the re- Officers attempted to get someone had been inside his to FM 2869 near Winnsboro the incident. vestigators. stroom and locked the door. more information and were residence, located at Good- at 3:40 a.m. in reference to Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched The employee reported the finally able to find the resi- son Circle, while he was an inquest. A male, 60, was to Sells Street in Yantis at to CR 2150 near Quitman woman was hiding from dence the females were sup- in jail and had taken some found deceased in his res- 11:18 a.m. in reference to a at 5:33 p.m. in reference to someone. Officers spoke posedly headed to. The of- items without his consent. A idence. The Justice of the burglary. Someone stole sev- a dispute. Deputies spoke with the woman, but she ficers went to the residence theft report was filed. Peace arrived and no autop- eral items from the reporting with all parties involved and would not cooperate. and found the possible ve- 1:40 p.m. Officers assisted sy was ordered. party’s property. This case cleared the incident. MARCH 19 hicle already there. The of- Mineola Fire Department Deputies were dispatched has been forwarded to in- MARCH 18 5:52 p.m. A welfare con- ficers observed that the chil- with a reported house fire to CR 3541 near Hawkins vestigators. Deputies conducted a cern was reported on In- dren were there and OK. on South Newsom Street. at 10:58 a.m. in reference to Deputies were dispatched traffic stop on CR 2840 near wood Street when a caller 10:28 p.m. A disturbance 4 p.m. A reckless driver a burglary. Someone stole to CR 4539 near Winnsboro Mineola at 12:27 a.m. A reported a man walking was reported at a residence was reported on South Pa- wood panels from the re- approximately 6:29 p.m. in known person fled the scene in the street acting very on Baker Street. A resident cific Street, and they report- porting party’s property. reference to an unautho- by foot. Deputies searched strange. An officer respond- said her son was causing edly tried to run a vehicle off This case has been forward- rized use of a motor vehicle. the area, but were unable to ed but did not find anyone. trouble. The parties were the roadway. The reckless ed to investigators. Deputies determined this in- locate the person. This case MARCH 18 separated for the night after driver turned in to a conve- Deputies spoke with the cident to be a civil issue and has been forwarded to in- 10:50 a.m. An officer re- it was determined to be ver- nience store. When the offi- reporting party at 11:04 a.m. cleared the incident. vestigators. sponded to a crossing arm bal only. cer arrived the vehicle was in reference to harassment Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched broken off and lying in the MARCH 16 not there. on Main Street in Yantis. to PR 7816 near Hawkins to Holly Hill Circle near roadway on Stone Street. 1:05 a.m. A woman on Mc- 4:48 p.m. A resident on Deputies gave the reporting at 6:39 p.m. in reference to Hawkins at 9:33 a.m. in ref- 12:11 p.m. Criminal mis- Daniels Street reported hav- Meadowbrook reported a party advice and cleared the criminal trespass. Depu- erence to unauthorized use chief was reported when an ing someone at her home trailer license plate had been incident. ties issued a warning and of a motor vehicle. Someone unknown person shot the that had been calling her stolen. The plate was en- Deputies were dispatched cleared the incident. took the reporting party’s back glass out of a vehicle names and threatening her. tered into a law enforcement to CR 3909 near Hawkins at Deputies conducted a traf- vehicle without authoriza- with a BB gun. The offense is An officer responded and database as stolen. 12:44 p.m. in reference to a fic stop on HWY 154 near tion. This case has been for- believed to have happened spoke with all parties and 6:15 p.m. A bicycle was burglary. Someone stole sev- Quitman at 10:23 p.m. Mi- warded to investigators. on Graham Street. determined it to be a civil found by a resident on Stone eral items from the reporting chael Harrera, 38, of Paris Deputies were dispatched 4:23 p.m. A disturbance matter and that no offense Street. The bicycle is at the party’s property. This case was arrested for resisting ar- to FM 2088 near Quitman was reported on Read Street. had occurred. Police Department. has been forwarded to in- rest, search or transport. at 10:01 a.m. in reference to The complainant stated that 6:54 p.m. A man reported 9:51 p.m. A woman report- vestigators. Deputies were dispatched an inquest. A male, 73, was she and her ex- boyfriend his son was supposed to get ed she was assaulted at a res- Deputies were dispatched to FM 779 near Mineola at found deceased in his res- got into a verbal argument off the train and to be picked idence on East Broad Street. to FM 2225 near Quitman 11:10 p.m. in reference to a idence. The Justice of the and he threw a brick at her up, but the train depot was William Madison Leonard, at 2:28 p.m. in reference to burglary. A known person Peace arrived and ordered vehicle, causing damage to locked up and no one was 40, of Mineola was arrested criminal trespass. Depu- broke into the reporting par- an autopsy. the windshield. She signed a around. An officer picked for assault with bodily inju- ties issued a warning and ty’s residence. This case has Deputies were dispatched waiver of prosecution. up his son at Dairy Queen ry/family violence. cleared the incident. been forwarded to investi- to HWY 80 near Hawkins 9:41 p.m. Officers assist- and transported him to the MARCH 14 Deputies were dispatched gators. at 10:41 a.m. for a theft. A ed another agency when an Police Department to be 4:26 a.m. A disturbance to Sonora Lane near Haw- MARCH 16 known person stole the re- off-duty officer from Grand picked up by family. was reported on Landers kins at 5:05 p.m. in reference Deputies were dispatched porting party’s prescription Saline reported that he was 9:29 p.m. A resident on Street. The grandmother to an inquest. A male, 75, to CR 1853 near Yantis at glasses. This case has been with a possibly intoxicated West Broad Street reported stated her 17-year-old was found deceased in his 4:44 a.m. in reference to a forwarded to investigators. driver on West Broad Street. a man showed up accusing granddaughter was acting residence. The Justice of the dispute. Deputies made con- MARCH 19 A DPS trooper responded him of stealing his phone. up. An officer responded Peace did not order an au- tact with individuals and Deputies spoke with the and took a person into cus- The accusation occurred a and determined it to be ver- topsy. cleared the incident. reporting party at 1:35 a.m. tody. few minutes after he had bal only. An officer trans- Deputies responded to Deputies were dispatched in reference to harassment MARCH 17 walked to the man’s busi- ported the granddaughter to a suspicious person on PR to CR 2132 near Quitman on CR 2165 near Quitman. 1:08 a.m. Walmart report- ness to borrow his phone a friend’s house. 6643 near Mineola at 9:04 at 12:46 p.m. in reference to Deputies gave the reporting ed that several witnesses and return it. The resident 5:28 a.m. An officer report- p.m. Deputies located the a dispute. Deputies spoke party advice and cleared the saw a woman stuffing her reported the man showed ed a suspicious person at individual and provided a with all parties involved and incident. purse with merchandise. An up intoxicated and poked the Civic Center. The officer courtesy transport. cleared the incident. Deputies were dispatched officer confronted the wom- him in the chest. The phone advised the person the Civic Deputies responded to a Deputies were dispatched to CR 3235 near Quitman an and she gave back the was later found in the bed Center was closed. suspicious person on FM 49 to HWY 80 near Mineola at at 1:42 p.m. in reference to property. No charges were of the man’s vehicle. The 10:40 a.m. A disturbance near Mineola at 11:40 p.m. 2 p.m. in reference to a bur- theft. Deputies spoke with filed. complainant later called and was reported at a residence Deputies located and trans- glary. Someone stole an air all parties involved and 6:16 a.m. A business on wanted to sign a non-prose- on North Pacific Street. ported the individual to the compressor from the report- cleared the incident. East Broad Street reported cution waiver. A boyfriend took his girl- hospital. ing party’s property. This Deputies spoke with a re- a vehicle at the back door 10:14 p.m. A disturbance friend’s phone from her. MARCH 14 case has been forwarded to porting party at 4:44 p.m. in of the business when they was reported at a residence The boyfriend later said she Deputies were dispatched investigators. reference to harassment on arrived to open up. An of- on West Broad Street when slapped him, but he didn’t to the Holly Lake Ranch Sec- Deputies were dispatched FM 69 near Como. Depu- ficer checked on the vehicle a woman attempted to get want to pursue charges. A tion 3 gate at 1:43 p.m. in ref- to CR 2132 near Quitman at ties gave the reporting party and the occupants and de- her mother’s property from non prosecution waiver was erence to criminal mischief. 6:43 p.m. in reference to a advice and cleared the inci- termined they were sleep- a residence and a man got in signed by the boyfriend. The Someone damaged the gate dispute. Deputies issued a dent. ing until the store opened so her face. Officers responded two separated before the of- on Holly Lake Ranch prop- warning and cleared the in- (Between March 13-19, they could get fuel. and found the disturbance ficer left. A family violence erty. This case has been for- cident. Wood County Sheriff’s Dep- 8:06 a.m. Zachary Bryan to be verbal only. report was completed. warded to investigators. Deputies responded to a uties responded to multiple Barnhart, 19, of Wildorado 11:10 p.m. A resident on 3:46 p.m. A disturbance Deputies were dispatched suspicious person on CR agency assists that included was arrested when he was West Broad Street reported was reported at Walmart to CR 2165 near Quitman 3909 near Hawkins at 8:58 the following: Quitman Po- stopped on East Broad Street that his girlfriend’s husband parking lot when a woman at 6:46 p.m. in reference to p.m. Travis Marsh, 23, of Big lice Department, Mineola for a having a fictitious, al- is threatening him and he reported that a man in an- suspicious circumstances. Sandy, was arrested for pos- Police Department, Upshur tered temporary license wanted to file charges. A other vehicle got angry and Deputies advised the report- session of drug parapherna- County Electric Company, plate. He was charged with report was filed but the resi- started cursing her. Officers ing party that extra patrol lia. Hot Springs, Ark. Police no driver’s license, no proof dent later signed a waiver of responded and spoke with would be provided. MARCH 17 Department and Emergen- of liability insurance and a non- prosecution. both parties and a witness. Deputies were dispatched Deputies were dispatched cy Medical Services. Wood fictitious license plate. 11:14 p.m. A reckless driv- The man was written a cita- to Little River Bend near to CR 1948 near Yantis at County Sheriff’s Investiga- 5:35 p.m. A disturbance er was reported on East tion for disorderly conduct. Quitman at 8:44 p.m. in ref- 12:04 p.m. in reference to tors obtained 3 arrest war- erence to a fire. Deputies lo- a noise complaint. Depu- rants and arrested the in- cated the fire and everything ties located the activity and dividuals and filed 3 cases was OK. cleared the incident. with the District Attorney.) Mineola Fire Report Building fire: March 15, la; March 19, 3:45 a.m., 401 Motor vehicle accident 1:44 p.m., 715 S. Newsom Ivey St., Mineola; March 19, with no injuries: March 14, St., Mineola. 6:59 a.m., 599 CR 2540, Min- 5:52 a.m., FM 1253 & FM Medical assistance: March eola. 15, 12:24 a.m., 312 Meredith Motor vehicle accident 1805, Mineola; March 15, St., Mineola; March 16, 2:28 with injuries: March 20, 3:55 11:42 p.m., E. Hwy 80, Min- p.m., 5850 FM 1801, Mineo- p.m., E. Loop 564, Mineola. eola. Hawkins man in critical condition after crash A 74-year-old man from pulled out in front of a Doss, 80, of Lindale, was Hawkins was critically 2005 Peterbilt truck towing not injured in the crash, ac- injured the afternoon of a semi-trailer and heading cording to the DPS. Fire damages unoccupied house Wednesday, March 20, southbound on Loop 564, The crash remained un- This house at 715 S. Newsom St. in Mineola was badly damaged by fire the afternoon of March 15. Nobody was in- when his pickup collided according to the DPS. The der investigation Thursday, jured in the blaze, which broke out about 1:30 p.m. The dwelling was unoccupied. Fire Marshal David Madsen said it with a semi tractor-trailer at driver of the semi, James March 21. appears the fire started near an air conditioning unit. (Monitor photo by Hank Murphy). the intersection of Loop 564 and FM 1254 near Mineola, according to the Depart- Emory man dies in Rains County pickup crash ment of Public Safety. The driver of the pickup, Dakota Ryan Barker, 27, of was traveling west in a 2012 hicle struck an embankment Coleman Bail Bond Doyle Shamburger, was Emory died Monday, March Chevrolet Silverado at un- in the south ditch, according transported to UT Health (Directly across the street from Wood County Jail) 25 after his pickup crashed safe speed and failed to ne- to the DPS. East Texas in Tyler in criti- on FM 779 in Rains County, gotiate a curve in the road. Barker, who was riding cal condition, according to the Department of Public The vehicle veered into the unrestrained, was pro- 407 S. Stephen • Quitman, Texas 75763 the DPS. Safety reported. north ditch with the driv- nounced dead at the scene The crash occurred short- At about 12:45 a.m., troop- er taking evasive action by by Judge Paul Foley and ly before 4 p.m. Shamburg- ers responded to a one-ve- steering sharply to the left, taken to Murray Orwosky 903.763.4844 er was traveling east on FM hicle fatal crash on FM 779, causing the vehicle to en- Funeral Home in Sulphur 1254 in a 1998 F-150 and seven miles southeast of ter into a side skid. It then Springs. The crash remained stopped before attempt- 24 Hour Service Emory. Preliminary crash traveled through a guardrail under investigation early ing to cross Loop 564. He records indicate that Barker and the front end of the ve- this week. Credit Terms Available 6A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 Obituaries ADA MILLER years, and he was a member of the National Association of Mr. Stevenson died March 20, 2019, at Christus Trinity 1921-2019 Letter Carriers. Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler. David donated his body A memorial service for Ada Miller, 97, He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Diana to UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, the premier of Quitman, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Sat- Mikan, and his wife, Iveleta Mikan. ALS treatment and research facility in the state. urday, March 30 at Lowe Funeral Home He is survived by his brother, Vince Mikan; step-daugh- He was born to Billy Wayne Stevenson and Constance with Gary Murrey officiating. The fam- ters, Brenda Bateman, Carol Darling, Sandra Burleson, Essary Stevenson on Aug. 9, 1957, in Commerce. David ily will receive friends one hour prior to Debra Owen and Karen Tuttle; and numerous grandchil- spent 37 years faithfully serving the City of Mineola as a service. dren and great-grandchildren. firefighter and eventual chief of the Mineola Volunteer Fire She passed away Friday, March 22, Department, an emergency dispatcher, city secretary, city 2019, in Tyler. SHIRLEY JOYCE MILLER administrator, and on numerous boards and professional Ada Hunley Miller was born in Lane- 1951-2019 organizations. In addition, he served as a guest instructor ly, Texas, on Sept. 16, 1921, to the late Funeral services for Shirley Joyce Mill- for 14 years at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Ser- Collin Adams and Essie Lee Hunley. On Aug. 21, 1941, in er, 67, of Tyler, were March 26 at Beaty vice Texas Fire Training School in College Station. Dallas, she married the love of her life, Frank Henry Mill- Funeral Home in Mineola. Her son-in- He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Am- er. The couple was married 69 years at the time of Frank’s law, Dennis Irwin, officiated. Intern- ber Michelle Stevenson, and his parents. passing in 2010. Ada lived in the Quitman area since 1981 ment was at Roselawn Memorial Gar- David will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 42 and was the owner of Ada’s Fried Chicken for 15 years. dens in Mineola. years, Tami Thomas Stevenson, and their children, James She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and loved to She died March 22, 2019, in Carrolton. David Stevenson, Ashlei Stevenson Jones, and John Thom- read in her spare time. She was born on Aug. 6, 1951, in Chan- as Stevenson. He will also be fondly remembered by his She is preceded in death by her parents, Collin Adams dler to the late Robert Cox and Lola Dal- eight grandchildren. and Essie Lee Hunley; husband, Frank Henry Miller; and ton. She was a beautician in Mineola for two brothers, Collin A. Hunley and Raymond Hunley. over 25 years, was the Mineola Woman of the Year in 1981, MICHAEL BEECH Left to cherish her memory are her three sons, Henry Mill- and attended the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin. 1983-2019 er of Quitman, Alan Miller of Forney, and Philip Miller of She was preceded in death by her parents, Lola and O.D. Graveside service for Michael Beech, Quitman; two daughters, Katherine Miller of Quitman and Fikes; daughter, Michelle Miller; sisters, Patsy Chrietzberg, 35, of Soper, Okla. was held at 2 p.m. Linda Coston of Quitman; one sister, Helen Louise Gipson Brenda Rector and Vicki Castleberry. Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Yantis City of Lewisville; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchil- She is survived by her son, Jackie Miller of Mineola; Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Durig of- dren and 12 great-great grandchildren; and several nieces, daughters, Molly Irwin of Lewisville and Lori Miller of Ty- ficiating. He was laid to rest next to his nephews, and extended family. ler; sister, Robbie Boswell of Tyler; 10 grandchildren; two grandfather, William G. Beech. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Arc or to great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Michael Paul Beech was born in Butler, Faith Baptist Church. Penn. to William and Roberta Beech. He WILLIAM SUDDERTH was raised in the Quitman area. He later CELINA MICHELLE DURST 1942-2019 moved to Oklahoma and had worked in 1976-2019 A memorial service for William “Bill” construction. Michael was a very hard working young man Funeral services for Celina Michelle Lahue Sudderth, 77, of Mineola was who always put his family’s needs and feelings first. He al- Durst, 42, were March 23 at Brock’s March 21 at Beaty Funeral Home of ways made sure his children knew they were dearly loved Chapel United Methodist Church in Mineola. and were special in life in each one’s own way. Quitman with Pastor Clara Jean Gil- Mr. Sudderth died March 17, 2019, in He was the kind of son that would make sure his parents, bert-Love officiating. Tyler. aunts, uncles, and especially his grandparents were a ma- She died March 20, 2019. She was He was born on Feb. 16, 1942, in Wich- jor part and influence in his children’s lives. His grandfa- born in Fort Worth on Oct. 16, 1976. ita Falls to the late William Taylor Sud- ther, “Pops,” was the most positive person in his life and She grew up in the Shiloh Community derth and Jennett Hope Sudderth. He was the one who guided Mike into the loving, generous of Quitman and began her schooling at was a retired oilman. father he became. Doodley Childcare Center. She attend- William is survived by his wife, Andrea Sudderth of Min- Michael passed away March 3, 2019 in Oklahoma. ed Quitman Elementary, Junior High and High School and eola; daughter, Annie Brea Sudderth of Austin; sons, Sam- He was preceded in death by his grandfather, William G. enjoyed playing T-ball during her early childhood days uel Houston Sudderth of Salt Lake City and Ross Abraham Beech, and grandparents, Bill and Norrie. and volleyball in high school. Celina was also a Brownie Sudderth of Mineola; brother, John Taylor Sudderth of Left to cherish his memory is his father, William J. Beech and a Girl Scout. After she graduated from Quitman High Round Rock; and two grandchildren. Sr. of Quitman; mother, Roberta Beech of Pittsburg, Penn.; School in 1995, she attended Northeast Texas Community In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of five children, Kenton Dale, Nathan, William Thomas, College and eventually Texas College in Tyler. East Texas. Hayden and Allison; grandmothers, Norma Beech of Quit- Celina joined Brocks Chapel United Methodist Church at man and Sue Soberon of Halfway, Ore.; two brothers, Kyle an early age. She was an usher and an original member of PHILLIP MICHAEL ‘MIKE’ WALDRUP Anthony Beech of Mineola and William Jonathan Beech Brocks Rocks, the youth choir. One of her favorite church 1947-2019 Jr. of Arizona; uncles, George Beech and Shannon Beech; activities was the annual Christmas program in which she A memorial service for Phillip Michael “Mike” Waldrup, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family participated for many years. 71, will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6 at Rose Hill Baptist members. Celina had a giving heart, and she loved life. One of her Church Family Life Center, 1420 CR 2460 in Mineola. Glen signature trademarks was pulling the ears of others with Mize will officiate. PAT WAYNE JONES delightful glee. She enjoyed swimming, shopping, going to Mr. Waldrup died March 9, 2019, in Sugar Land. He was 1959-2019 the movies, and listening to music. born in Jacksonville, Texas, on Aug. 29, 1947. Pat Wayne Jones, 60, passed away Her grandparents and three uncles preceded her in death. In 1971, Mr. Waldrup graduated from Texas A&M Uni- peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, Survivors include her loving parents, Patricia Gene Russell versity in College Station and served the next three years in 2019 at his residence in Winnsboro. Durst of Quitman and Linwood Durst of Fort Worth; one the United States Army. He married Kathleen Alice Bailes He was born Feb. 3, 1959 in Terrell to sister, Angela Denise Smith of Grand Prairie; two brothers, in 1978. He worked as a law enforcement officer for three Douglas and Naomi “Mickey” (Web- Mark and Ray Durst of San Angelo; as well as aunts, un- years with the San Marcos Police Department and over 23 ster) Jones. He is preceded in death by cles, cousins and friends. years with the Texas Department of Public Safety, where his father, mother and brother Charles he worked highway patrol, narcotics, and criminal intelli- Ray Jones. JOHN MIKAN gence. He loved researching equine bloodlines, breeding, He is survived by his beloved wife of 1937-2019 raising, and showing American Quarter Horses. 25 years, Linda Eaton; daughters, Casey A celebration of life service for John He is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall (Bekka) Newland, Tanya (Ken) Beck and Lori (Johnny) Bar- Mikan, 81 of Mineola will be held at a L.Waldrup and Yvonne Johnson Waldrup. He is survived ber; nine grandchildren; brother, Mike (Kathy) Jones and later date. by his wife, Kathleen Bailes Waldrup; son, Christopher many nieces, nephews and friends. He died Friday, March 22, 2019, in Alan Waldrup; daughter, Alicia Rose Waldrup; sister, Kar- Pat spent most of his work life as a truck driver and en- Tyler. He was born June 9, 1937, in Mo- en Waldrup Roper; and three grandchildren. joyed traveling, especially through the mountains in Wash- nessen, Pa., to the late John Mikan and Tributes and/or words of condolence can be left at www. ington and said Snoqualmie Pass was the most beautiful Diana Yogodich Mikan. settegastkopf.com. place in the world. Once he retired he spent his spare time Mr. Mikan was inducted into the U.S. as a volunteer firefighter for the Ogburn Fire Department. Army in 1961 and was honorably dis- DAVID WAYNE STEVENSON He had a strong passion for animals and will be extremely charged in 1963. In 1985, he married 1957-2019 missed by his six furbabies. his wife, Iveleta Smith, in Las Vegas, Nev. They resided in A visitation and memorial service for David Wayne Ste- Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. April 6, 2019 at Big Van Nuys, Calif., prior to moving to Mineola. He worked venson, 61, of Mineola will be Saturday, March 30 at 10 Woods Spring Lake, 828 PR 8692, Winnsboro. for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier for 30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 204 N. Johnson St., Mineola. Holly Brook to host disaster relief training Volunteers needed for speech, debate tournament Holly Brook Baptist four of 12 training sessions. Deadline for registering The National Christian to the 12 to 18-year-old stu- To volunteer and learn Church will host two days Trainees must first complete for the weekend training is Forensics and Communica- dents who are developing more about NCFCA’s mis- of training for disaster relief Yellow Cap Training, which April 17. tions Association (NCFCA) their communication skills. sion, visit: www.NCFCA. workers April 26-28. is required for everyone who The welcome center in the Speech and Debate Tourna- Judges from all walks of org. Texas Baptist Men, a mis- wants to participate in the Family Life Center has more ment will be held April 4-6 life with no experience re- There is a 3-hour commit- sionary group that aids weekend of training. There information about registra- at IBLP One Academy Blvd. quired, are needed to listen ment per round. Compli- those who are affected by is a fee for a required back- tion and the training ses- in Big Sandy. to entertaining and inspir- mentary snacks and bever- disasters, is sponsoring the ground check. Yellow Cap sions. Call the church office At least 200-250 communi- ing presentations from the ages provided. Sign up to training. 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Brandi in Quitman Cherie in Mineola reserve your [email protected] [email protected] th (903) 763-4522 (903) 569-2442 spot by May 9 Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 7A Commissioners support HFHSC to seek affordable housing grant By ZAK WELLERMAN amendment to the fixed hired as assistant criminal [email protected] annuity contract portion of district attorney effective the Wood County deferred March 18 Wood County Commis- compensation program • Georgia Cameron sioners last week approved with Nationwide Life In- went from part-time to full- a resolution supporting surance. Commissioners time as an administrative Habitat for Humanity of picked an option for the assistant at the Wood Coun- Smith County in its efforts guaranteed minimum in- ty District Attorney’s office to apply for a housing grant. terest rate for Nationwide effective March 18 HFH of Smith County is fixed annuity account. • James Gillen was applying for the Affordable Inter-local agreements be- hired as a deputy at the Housing Program (AHP) tween Wood County and Wood County Sheriff’s Of- grant through the Federal local cities and school dis- fice (WCSO) effective March Home Loan Bank of Dallas. tricts for the May 4 elections 11 AHP funds have to be were approved. • Aulderson Franklin used for those with incomes Affordable Care Act Re- Jr. was discharged as CID Suite Surrender on tap at Center for the Arts at or below 80 percent of the porting and Tracking Ser- sergeant at WCSO effective Winnsboro Center for the Arts presents a hilarious farce directed by Bob Hibbard and starring actors from Winnsboro median income for the area. vice (ARTS) confirmation March 18 and Quitman. It’s 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas have descended upon the luxurious Palm Beach Royale In other action, the court program agreement with • Sharlyn Szepesi Hotel – assistants, luggage, and a legendary feud with one another in tow. Everything seems to be in order for their approved a resolution ac- Texas Association of Coun- was hired as a dispatcher at wartime performance – that is, until they are somehow assigned to the same suite. Mistaken identities, overblown cepting the donation of a ties Health and Employee WCSO effective March 29 egos, double entendres, and a lapdog named Mr. Boodles round out this hilarious riot of a love note to the classic new seal for the Justice of Benefits Pool (TAC HEBP) • Acknowledged the farces of the 1930s and ‘40s. Starring, pictured from left to right, are Jim Hollowell, Claire Mounce, Kay McEntire, Val the Peace Precinct 2 court- for calendar year 2019 was orders of assignment for Vetter, Darla Pierce, Gale Gilbert, Roy Shockey, Becky Hibbard and Michael Phifer. Performances are April 5,6,12,13 at room from Reyes Payment approved for renewal. 402nd District Court 7:30 p.m. and April 7 and 14 at 2:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at eventbrite.com, or they can be purchased Place. The donation has an Regional Evaluation Ser- • Road permit #2180 at the door. approximate value of $150 vices for juveniles grant for logging and the seal will go behind with East Texas Council of • January and Febru- the judge’s bench in the Governments ending Sept. ary treasurer’s report Beekeepers Association meeting April 2 courtroom. 30 was approved as well. • Release of pledges The Wood County Bee- of restoring land at an old dents but anyone interested The Lake Country Play- Lots 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10, sec- • Payroll of keepers’ Association will dairy farm. in the process of a prairie house Inc. was approved tion 8, of Holly Lake Ranch $340,559.70 hold its regular monthly She recently donated restoration. for tax exemption as a Tex- subdivision were revised • Health and dental meeting on Tuesday, April 4.5 acres and began the Not everyone wants to be as Historic Landmark. The after a public hearing. claims of $58,531.81 2 at 7 p.m. at the Commu- non-profit The NE Texas a beekeeper, but everyone Playhouse owns and op- The following items were • Accounts payable of nity Room at First National Prairie Community Class- can help by planting for erates the Select Theater in also approved by commis- $271,255.08 Bank Meeting Room, 315 room, where the Yantis ISD bees and pollinators. Mineola. sioner’s court: • Voided checks of N. Main St., second floor, students, the Thee Tree- Anyone interested in The court approved an • Shauna Key was $612.70 in Winnsboro. The meeting house home-schooled stu- learning more about hon- time has changed to allow dents and others will work ey bees is invited to attend. Sheryl Laudenslager will The Arboretum received more people to attend. to restore a tall-grass prai- Guests are always welcome serve as custodian of re- a grant for a butterfly sanc- Speaker this month will rie with native flowers and and the presentation is not COUNCIL cords. tuary. The Arboretum’s From page 1 be Julie Mattox, who has a forbs for the insects and limited to beekeepers or Dobbs also announced spring plant sale will be passion for the prairie eco- pollinators. NETXCC hopes residents of Wood County. that an application for the for mayor. Dobbs, Medlin, April 13. system. She is in the process to educate not only the stu- Feel free to bring a friend. Texas Community Develop- Michael Raney and Arnie Martha Scroggins gave ment Block Grant (TxCD- Spiers are running for the the Wood County Indus- to the East Texas Council • Approved allowing BG) will no longer be used aldermen seats. trial Commission report on Governments executive Anderson Tree Service to for a generator at Stephens Early voting will be held MINEOLA committee. place 32 concrete tee pads Street in Quitman. He told for its March meeting. She at the Wood County Court- From page 1 • Approved the City at the disc golf course at the council that he met with explained how the WCIC house. Hours are from 8 of Mineola Active Living the Nature Preserve. If the the grant administrators board heard a presentation Sue Jones, meanwhile, a.m. to 5 p.m. each week- Plan. city were to install them, Traylor & Associates and from Richard King, inter- said she initially believed day from April 23 to 26 and • Passed resolutions the cost would be rough- city staff and decided the im director of the Soules that hiring Brinson was April 30. There will be ex- to procure and distribute ly $10,680. In exchange for grant would be used for wa- College of Business Entre- “clear cut” until she heard tended hours from 7 a.m. to Honor and Remember flags installing the tee pads, An- ter or sewer improvements. preneurship & Innovation the presentation from Wat- 7 p.m. on April 22 and April and Honor and Sacrifice derson Tree Service will be The city will finance the kins Insurance. She won- 29. Election Day voting will Institute at the University of flags. allowed to imprint its logo generator project through dered if trying to contrast be held at Carroll Green Texas at Tyler, on resources • Approved an Eagle into the pads. its regular budget. the two was an “apples to Civic Center from 7 a.m. to to help counties improve in Scout project at the Nature • Approved seeking During citizen’s com- apples” comparison. economic development. Preserve by John Brust, who bids for a city-owned lot at 7 p.m. ments, Deanna Caldwell In other business, the Quitman Librarian De- intends to construct a multi- the corner of West Buchan- Terrell Aronspeer will with the Wood County Ar- council: lene Allen announced the use chapel. an and Hogg streets. serve as election judge and boretum and Botanical Gar- • Nominated White Assistant City Secretary dens announced the Miss open house event for the Ima 5K Run and Kids Fun Honeymoon Cottage Mu- FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH GARRETT Run on July 20 at Gov. Jim seum on May 1 at Gov. Jim DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Hogg City Park to celebrate Hogg City Park. The cottage Ima Hogg’s birthday and was the first home of James 209 N Pacific St. • Mineola, TX 75773 • (903) 569-2537 the 150th anniversary of the Stephen and Sally Stinson Rick Son, Pastor. AIR CONDITIONING Stinson House. Hogg. & HEATING Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Easter egg hunt April 20 at park Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. - Pastor’s Bible Study SERVICE Hundreds, perhaps thou- resurrection of Jesus Christ. April 9 “Everything You Wanted to Know about Revelation: & sands, of Easter eggs are be- As part of the festivities, But Were Afraid to Ask” ing collected at Holly Brook there will be an inspiration- INSTALLATION Baptist Church for an ar- al message, fun activities for APRIL EVENTS www.fccmineola.org ea-wide Easter egg hunt on the children, and a casual Serving Wood County the Saturday before Easter. atmosphere, where people April 3 Christian Men’s Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Church members are fill- may meet and get acquaint- & the East Texas area ing plastic eggs with treats ed with each other. April 4 Christian Women’s Fellowship 10:30 a.m. for over 17 years for children and will bring The church will have two them to the collection bin in worship services on Easter April 7 LENTEN SERMON SERIES: “We Believe: The Church” the Family Life Center be- Sunday, April 21. The first April 14 LENTEN SERMON SERIES: “We Believe: The Forgiveness of Sins” Free Estimates fore April 20. will be at 8:30 a.m. and the The eggs will be hidden second at 11 a.m. Sunday (Palm Sunday—Luncheon after worship service) in Hawkins city park for school will be at the usual 903-629-2141 the hunt that will start at 10 time of 9:45 a.m. Apr. 15-19 Soup and Sermon at First United Methodist Ministries Center a.m. on April 20. Call the church office for 903-316-6537 Everyone is invited to the more information: 903-769- (Noon everyday—sponsored by Mineola Ministerial Alliance) egg hunt, an Easter tradi- 2091. tion that traces its origins The church is located at April 21 EASTER: “We Believe: The Resurrection of the Body” centuries ago. The egg is a 3219 S. FM 2869, Hawkins. symbol of life and rebirth Website: www.hollybrook- April 24 Movie Night 6:00 p.m. Lic/Insured TACLB021405E and came to represent the baptist.org. 8A Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 Quitman Junior High Honor Roll Mineola Elementary Honor Roll ALL A’S beth Sabedra, Sarah Smith, wine, Carlos Flores, Sa- QUARTER 3 Audrina Galaz Kolton Garrigus 6th Grade - Emilee Bak- Joisalyn Tarno, Bonnie mantha Fortner, Johnathan ALL A’S Aerien Harshman Iris Goodson er, Aidan Bringard, Lillian Vander Schaaf, Dalton Wal- Gonyea, Kylee Harris, An- Kelly Hernandez Marquez Avery Herlocker Callaway, Armando Cha- ters. nika Henry, Kallie Hoover, Third grade Cayden Jones Beau Hobbs varria, Tyrus Choate, Is- ALL A’S/B’S Ella Johnson, Austin Jones, Francisco Anaya Jaecey Jones Skylee Jones abel Corbat, Kash Davis, 6th Grade – Amanita Bau- Addison Marcee, Charlie Nicholai Carranza Sebastian Klodnicki Nathan Loredo Kendall Davis, Katelyn De tista-Mathias, Breanna Bell, Matthews, Alexandria Mo- James Duncan Isabella Mc Dowell Triston Lovett Gorostiza, Saul Flores Fran- Brayden Boone, Hayden lina, Samantha Ogg, Jace Jasmin Duran Abbie McQuilliams Riley McCarty co, Lukas Goodman, Daniel Breding, Brooklyn Bus- Peek, Weston Pence, Logan Paislee Hall Aubrey McQuilliams Nicholas McDowell Kernes, Peyton Kruckner, tad, Gabby Chaney, Jesse Simpkins, Carter Smith, Al- Kinslee Harle Thomas Melvin Courtney Nguyen Brooke Lee, Maycie Mill- Clark, Alexandra Derry- yson Whited. Cesar Hernandez Natalie Morales Jazmyn Ortega er, Ansun Nichelson, Tylin berry, Victoria Dyer, Ne- 8th Grade – Mackenzie David Hernandez Chance Mosher Knox Pappas Oakes, Austin Reid, Jairo hemiah Faulkner, Marce- Banda, Hayden Batchel- Marley Johnson Zion Olajide Camden Roberts Salinas, Larkin Spears, Sa- la Flores, Ashlyn Grove, der, Jayden Carson, Jenni- Aiden Lee Katherine Paredes Johnny Rocha die Vander Schaaf, Nicholas Aaron Hearn, Jessica Lacy, fer Castillo, Carson Dick- Kylar Leonard Adriana Parpart Layel Rodgers Williams. Armando Mendoza, Jaie- Davis Pierce Ashley Ventura ens, Caitlyn Elliott, Alexa Eduardo Mandujano 7th Grade – Benjamin Bar- la Nobles, Nicholas O’Ne- Braxten Pool Callee White Flores-Franco, Skylar Flores, Camdon McQuilliams nett, Ruby Bringard, Keiana al, Enrique Olvera, Madee Victoria White Brayden Williams Macy Frazier, Hunter Hart, Madison Mendez Davis, Madelyn Fetterolf, Pennock, Ashley Pollard, Evelyn Neely Journie Wilson Landyn Williams Michael Hipp, Kiley Hood, Leah Pruden, Irena Reeves, Hunter Jacobs, Sarah Jen- Carter Wynne kins, Cason Johnson, Jacob Haylee Nicholson Fourth grade Jacklyn Kalenak, Myken- Noah Reid, Sophia Reyn- Fifth grade Mary Adair Johnson, Garin Kisinger, Aron Palacios zy Miller, Lila Park, Dal- olds, Dustin Riley, Anthony Jessenia Paredes Carie Adair Jerimiah Black ton Poppenhusen, Alexus Rojas, Carolina Roth, Averi Maurion Lankford, Travis Kenzi Banks Jarezi Delgadillo Matthews, Acer Nichelson, Rylan Patterson Richey, Cadence Runyan, Ryan, Rylie Tanton, Janelle Cason Peebles Austin Blalock Averie LaForge David Osornio, Kaysi Park- Mattison Smith, Austin Tan- Tellez, Natalia Tellez, Jamie Camden Quiambao Michael Camargo-Rodri- Kaleb Licerio er, Madyson Pence, Carlos ner, Mirri Watley, Jerry Wil- Thompson, Skylar Walters, Steven Reyes guez Nadiah Martinez liams, Kaylie Wood; Maegan Whited, Hannah Plata, Trinity Purdin, Jua- Desiray Santiago Sophia Duncan Skylynn Mason 8th Grade – Tristan Bo- Whittiker, Colden Wilson, na Ramirez, Jillyan Reid, Steven Sims Lucy Goodson Kamden Reed hannon, Alan De Goros- McKenna Wood. Landon Richey, Emily Ro- Nicholas Solano Luke Johnson River Strange tiza, Kameran Farnham, 7th Grade – Kinlee Bak- man, Ricardo Rucobo, Jos- Adelyn Steward Anthony Le-Phan Fifth grade Brady Floyd, Emma Hatch- er, Lawson Ballard, Ava lyn Russell, Joseph Sabedra, Natalie Tucker Jadelyn Marshall Matthew Ballew er, Brandon Hayes, Reagan Brown, Patrick Conn, Faith Lorena Serrano, Kenneth Emberly Weatherford Bailey McQuilliams Eva Cruz-caro Hornaday, Celine Rodri- Council, Ashley Davis, Ab- Stanley, Sierra Williams, Ki- Elijah Zavala Raylie Peebles Kori Hammond guez, Kansas Roth, Eliza- igail Day, Tommy Drink- ley Wilson, Tristan Wood. Fourth-grade Makena Quiambao Aerial Harshman Vanessa Anaya Saoirse Ray Sophia Hogue Payton Applegate Kerriona Woods Lyndie Key Quitman High School Honor Roll Hunter Ballard Andres Martinez Maeson Beck-Barton A’S AND B’S Sophia Mullins ALL A’S A’S/B’S Hornaday, Christian James, Carol Brena Third grade Isac Rendon Kaitlin Kelley, Moriah Lee, Ayden Burciaga Amaya Boughton Stephanie Rojas 9th Grade – Christian Ad- 9th Grade –Seth Bettis, Vaneza Mendoza, Anthony Presley Collins Beckham Bowker Emmily Vega amson, Sara Cross, Hannah Ava Burroughs, Olivia Cal- Mooring, Molly Park, Mar- Daysen Cook Lola Carrington Jorja Young Curry, Delaney Flanagan, laway, Lindsey Champion, cus Pollard, Luis Preciado, Elizabeth Herring, Ne- Francisco Chavarria, Da- Ashlynn Tarno, Lexie Wil- hi-Nehemiah Llast-Durst, kota Coleman, James Diso- Mineola Middle School Honor Roll Reiny Luman, Diego Osor- tell, Caleb Hamby, Bailey son. nio-Rios, Mackenzie Ragan, Hughes, Meadow King, 11th Grade – James Bam- 3RD TERM HONOR ROLL Yuka Torres Laila Rushing Sydney Reid, Jazmin Rojas, Malaysia Lankford, Brook- beck, Larry Blankenship, ALL A’S 8th Grade Jimmy Turner Matthew Smith. lyn Marcee, Madysen Mill- Gabriel Hass, Hunter Hug- 6th Grade Alex Barriga Lilyanne Windle 10th Grade – Kaitlynn er, Alexis O’Neal, Gavin gins, Valeria Mendoza, Dev- Elsie Adair Aubree Bedford 7th Grade Barnett, Lucy Brannon, Oakes, Carolina Ortiz, An- on Owens, Bryanna Parish, Meelah Amason Owen Coutre Raygen Adley Hayden Cook, Aiden Cor- gelina Rodriguez, Jackson Hannah Patterson, Maria Amedea D’Angelo Cason Davis Sarahy Amador Camila Degadillo Mylee Fischer Madelynn Ferem rior, Kathryn Hudman, Syozitaro, Rebecca Wood. 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created a sound that is root- that will showcase pieces controversial issues such graves. Sent back were cos- The exhibit curators ed in traditional style coun- from moments all the way as gender equality, gender tumes, shoes, early photo- also wanted items from KACEY try music, but also draws back to my childhood that identification, sexual orien- graphs, and newspaper and Kacey’s school days in Min- From page 1 on new influences. Her love are very special to me.” tation, and race relations in magazine clippings that doc- eola, “even detention slips,” of witty wordplay and her Asked why Musgraves her music, she will, inevita- umented her performances Karen said with a laugh. she notched Grammys for willingness to tackle what was selected for an exhibit, bly, inspire discussion about as a child and as a teenager. All told, the Country Mu- country album of the year some may see as taboo sub- Brenda Colladay, vice pres- where country music comes Also on their way to the ex- sic Hall of Fame will receive “Golden Hour,” best coun- ject matter have endeared ident of Museum Services from and where it is going. hibit are early songs and po- a hefty load of pieces from try song for “Space Cow- her to like-minded artists for the Country Music Hall She will play a key role in ems from a time well before Kacey’s past. boy” and best country solo such as John Prine and Lo- of Fame and Museum, stat- taking it there.” she achieved stardom. “We did find an awful lot, performance for the song retta Lynn. This exhibit will ed: “The distinctive, artful, Her exhibit is scheduled to Kacey took lessons from so they were happy,” Karen “Butterflies.” The superstar trace her musical journey, and challenging music Kac- open July 3. John Defoore and wrote her said. singer also won two Gram- which began in the 1990s in ey Musgraves has made in Representatives from the first song at age 9, said Kar- The exhibit is expected to my awards in 2014 for her her East Texas hometown, this early stage of her career hall were in Mineola last en. At 11, she recorded her be up for about a year. Kar- album “Same Trailer Differ- Golden.” – working with songwriting week and hauled a truck- first solo album, which was en, who keeps in touch reg- ent Park” and best country Said Musgraves: “I ab- and recording colleagues load of artifacts to Nashville. called “Moving On.” She ularly with Kacey through song “Merry Go ‘Round.” solutely adore the Country who feel at home in both Items include memorabilia put out “Wanted, One Good phone calls and family In its statement announc- Music Hall of Fame and Mu- the pop and country music from Kacey’s life in Gold- Cowboy” at 12. 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SPECIAL OLYMPICS - Athletes opened the day with the oath, "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." Every competitor seen here embodied those words. Top-left: athletes from the Wood County Warriors march in the opening ceremonies. Left: Warrior runners race in the 50m dash. Above: a runner from the Upshur County Crew races. Top-right: a Crew athlete heaves in the softball throw. Right: a Warrior hurls in the tennis ball throw. Below: athletes celebrate receiving medals for placing. (Monitor photos by Sam Major) theElation of Celebration

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Bella Crawford (center), Grace Bizzell (right) and Samantha Rambsel (left) swept the girls 100 meter hurdles at the Ferrell Wright Relays. Crawford’s time was 17.28.

Gustavo Sanchez of Mineola goes airborne to attempt a kick at the Kemp goal Friday. The Yellowjackets fell 1-0 and enter bidistrict play on Friday – details on Page 2B. (Monitor photo by Sam Major) Lady Panthers first, boys third ‘Jackets battle back to beat at A-G Ferrell Wright Relays The Lady Panthers girls track team took first place Mabank, gain tie for first at the March 21 Ferrell The Mineola varsity soc- nities as they found room goal. The Mabank defender Wright Relays hosted by cer team stayed in the race down the left side and am- reached out and pulled Ro- Alba-Golden High School. for a district title with a ple freedom in the midfield. jas’ jersey preventing the Cumberland and Edge- thrilling 6-4 comeback vic- Just as in previous match- breakaway. It earned the wood girls teams took sec- tory over Mabank on March es, the Jackets seemed as defender a red card and put ond and third place, respec- 19. The win against first- though they were wearing Mabank down a man. tively. place Mabank moved the extra long cleats. The Mineola surge last- Quinlan Ford captured Yellowjackets into a tie for Forwards Rojas and Li- ed until the 55th minute, the boys title with Edge- first place in the eight-team berio Perez did combine when Mabank seemed to wood and Brookhill finish- district. for a nice attack in the 10th take complete control of the ing second and third. The “This is a big one,” com- minute, and Nathan Rojas game with a second score. Alba-Golden boys track mented Mineola Head found himself in front of The second goal came cour- team recorded a fourth- Coach Shelby Turner prior goal in the 11th minute, but tesy of a penalty kick. place finish. to the whistle. “We are tak- his shot was blocked. The game turned much The Lady Panthers swept ing on the first-place team In the 13th minute, more physical in the sec- the hurdles competition. tonight, while we are in a Mabank struck. After an ond half. Collisions were Bella Crawford, Grace Biz- three way tie for second. overlap on the left side, common and the official zell and Samantha Rambsel The other two second-place Mabank executed a long struggled to keep the game finished 1-2-3 in the 100 me- teams (Chapel Hill and Ath- crossing kick from deep in under control. One trend ter hurdles. Crawford also Alba-Golden’s Michael Gaskill displays the face of determination in the home ens) play one another to- the left corner. The pass was emerged: the more Mineo- won the 300 meter hurdles stretch while competing in the Ferrell Wright Relays. night, so it’s a big game for beautifully headed down la got the ball forward the and was followed by Gaby us.” into the turf and skirted more frustrated Mabank Jerome and Rambsel. Lizzie high jump. the pole vault competition It was also senior night past goalkeeper Spencer was in defending Rojas and Hallman soared 32 feet to Both the 4x100 relay team with a vault of 11–0. Chad- at Meredith Memorial Sta- Rhodes. his physicality. win the triple jump event (Hope Wiley, Teel, Lizzie wick also placed third in dium as 12 Yellowjacket Shortly thereafter, Min- The game changer came while Abby Hallman won Hallman, and Rogers) and both the 100 meter and 200 seniors were recognized eola goalkeeper Rhodes in the 76th minute. After a the pole vault. 4x200 meter relay team (Ari meter dashes. Zane Smith with their parents before received a bone-crunch- long throw-in, Mineola’s A multitude of Lady Pan- Nivison, Justina Peterson, took home the third place the start of the final home ing blow as he came out of Rogelio Delapaz headed the thers secured team points Wiley and Kaylee Anglin) ribbon in the high jump district game of the season. his box in the 17th minute. ball toward goal. The long with second- and third- placed third. The 4x400 me- while teammate Nick Jones For 76 minutes of play, the Rhodes was replaced by header caught the Mabank place performances. They ter relay team of Rambsel, finished second in the pole game appeared to be a dis- Juan Maldonado, who had goalkeeper out of the goal- were Lizzie Hallman third Teel, Crawford and Rogers vault. appointing home finale, un- a number of excellent saves mouth. The ball flew over place in the 200 meter dash, captured a second-place In addition to the hosts, til the Yellowjackets rallied on the night. Rhodes would his head and bounced into Ashlyn Rogers and Gracie finish. eight area schools partici- to tie the game and send it reappear to handle the pen- the net. Teel second and third places Two Panthers athletes pated in the Ferrell Wright into penalty kicks. alty kicks. With four minutes to play, in the 400 meter dash, Liz- won their individual events Relays. They were Quinlan The Mabank Panthers The Panther score only the Yellowjackets staged zie Hallman second place in in the boys division. Jon-Mi- Ford, Edgewood, Brookh- dominated first half play. increased Mabank’s confi- an all-out assault on the the long jump, Kalli Wright chael Chadwick won the ill, Cumberland Academy, They retained the ball for dence. The balance of the Mabank goal. With only second place in discus, and long jump with a leap of 20- All Saints, Como-Pickton, extended periods of time, remaining first half was a two minutes to play, Ro- Jerome third place in the 2½ and Chris Chabaud took Saltillo and Miller Grove. often stringing together 10 Mabank clinic. The tempo jas was awarded a penalty or 15 passes in a possession. of play indicated a second kick, and he drilled the ball Mabank worked around the goal would be forthcom- into the back of the net. The Westberry hurls 2-hit shutout in win over Mineola perimeter, backing ing, but Mineola hung in game was tied. the ball back out when the there. The Jackets struggled After such a monumental Jackets shut down an open- to clear the ball throughout comeback, Mineola had the Panthers; Lady Jackets bow to Grand Saline ing. the first half. At the break momentum, and it showed Lady Jackets hurler Anna good throughout the game. confident going into the Fri- Defensively, Mabank con- the score was Mabank 1-0. during the penalty kicks. Westberry enjoyed another Westberry threw a com- day, March 29 game against tested Mineola striker Alex The Yellowjackets began Rhodes saved the first tremendous outing Tues- plete game and Littlejohn the Grand Saline Indians. Rojas at every turn with a to attack the ball in the sec- Mabank attempt, moving day, March 19 as she tossed chucked six innings. Despite producing 17 hits sweeper quickly closing ond half. The anticipation low and to his left to get a two-hit shutout and led Mineola totaled seven in the game, Mineola could to assist in shutting Rojas of passes in the midfield im- both hands on the shot. The Mineola to a 1-0 win over base hits on the evening. not hold on to the lead and down. proved significantly, while Panthers would send their the visiting Alba-Golden The talented squads com- went down in defeat 6-5. The Yellowjackets had one the overall work ethic also third kick way high over Lady Panthers. A threat at mitted zero errors in the On the mound, Westberry good opportunity in the increased. the goal. Delapaz struck the the plate as well, Westberry tightly played contest. Of spread eight hits over six opening minutes, but a shot Early in the second half, winning penalty kick and knocked in the winning run note, Lady Jacket Claudia innings. The Indians were on goal did not materialize. Mineola striker Alex Rojas the home side erupted in for the second time in dis- Barriga has emerged as an down 5-2 going into the Conversely, the Panthers turned on a long pass for- joy. trict play. offensive power for the side fifth inning, but they put had several early opportu- ward and had a clear run on The game matched West- and had another fine night up two runs in the fifth and berry against Lady Panther at the plate, picking up two two in the sixth to take the ace Bralee Littlejohn. Both base hits. win. Bulldogs fall to Edgewood, defeat Lone Oak pitchers were consistently The Lady Jackets were The Quitman Bulldogs aggressive Edgewood team first and added two in the fell to Edgewood 13-1 in an plagued Quitman in the fourth and five runs in the away game March 19. The loss. fifth. VARSITY SOFTBALL STANDINGS state-ranked Edgewood Quitman rebounded with Five Quitman base hits as of Monday, March 25 team put up eight runs in a decisive victory on Fri- coupled with six Lone Oak the fourth inning to cement day, March 22, taking down fielding errors sewed up DISTRICT the win. the Lone Oak Buffaloes in the game for the Bulldogs. RECORD PREVIOUS RESULT NEXT MATCHUP Each team collected only five innings, 11-1. Ben Bur- Coach Jimmy Smith’s Bull- five base hits on the night. roughs tossed a one-hitter dogs picked up their first Alba-Golden 1-4 Mar. 22 loss vs Edgewood Mar. 29 vs Rains, 5 p.m. For Quitman, Ben Bur- and went the complete five district win and traveled to Mineola 3-3 Mar. 22 loss vs Grand Saline Mar. 29 vs Edgewood, 6 p.m. roughs and Trey Berry innings. Rains on Tuesday, March 26 each cracked two hits. Five The Bulldogs put up four in an effort to add to the win Quitman 0-5 Mar. 22 loss vs Lone Oak Apr. 2 vs Alba-Golden, 5 p.m. fielding errors against an runs in the bottom of the column. VARSITY baseBALL STANDINGS as of Monday, March 25 Quitman girls, A-G boys take title at Mineola golf tourney DISTRICT RECORD PREVIOUS RESULT NEXT MATCHUP The Quitman girls golf and Quitman coach Mark at Land’s End. Quitman team captured the Mineola Fatheree’s boys team se- played at the Canton Invita- Alba-Golden 0-3 Mar. 22 loss vs Edgewood Mar. 29 vs Rains, 7 p.m. Invitational Golf Tourna- cured second place. tional hosted at the Van Zan- Mineola 2-2 Mar. 22 loss @ Grand Saline Mar. 29 vs Edgewood, 7 p.m. ment on Monday, March 18, The golf season is building dt Country Club. while the Lady Yellowjack- toward the April 8 district All three schools will play Quitman 1-3 Mar. 22 win vs Lone Oak Apr. 2 vs Alba-Golden, 7 p.m. ets took second place. The tournament at the Links at in the regional warm-up tourney was played at Min- Land’s End. Alba-Golden tourney April 1-2 at the Oak eola Country Club. and Mineola teams com- Hurst Country Club in Bull- Alba-Golden High School peted in the March 25 Al- ard. The boys tee off on April took home the boys trophy, ba-Golden Invitational 1 and the girls on April 2. 2B Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 Yellowjackets down Panthers, fall to Grand Saline 10-3 The Mineola Yellowjack- Saline on Friday, March 22 ets tallied their second dis- to take on the Indians. Min- trict win of the year with a eola’s River Simonek was 9-4 victory over the visiting paired against Grand Sa- Alba-Golden Panthers on line’s Phillip LaPrade. Each Tuesday March 19. Cole pitcher threw five innings Castleberry tossed five in- before giving up pitching nings and was spelled by duties to Jacob Dabbs and Dalton Rogers, who closed Bryce Smith, respectively. out the win. Mineola mustered only Alba-Golden put up three two hits on the night, while runs in the first, but was Grand Saline racked up a was held scoreless until dozen. The Indians prolific chalking up a run in the offense recorded seven runs sixth. Offensively, Mineola in the first three innings and was led by Castleberry and added three more in the Bryce Strange, who record- fifth. Mineola went down in ed two hits on the night. defeat 10-3. Lady Panther Rightfielder Laynie Culp closes for a difficult play down the line. The Yellowjackets looked The Yellowjackets sit at to build on this momentum 2-2 in district play. Lady Panthers fall to Edgewood when they went to Grand The Alba-Golden Lady sulted in the Lady Panthers Panthers fell in a close game first inning score, might be JV soccer snapshot to the visiting Edgewood the difference in the game. Mineola junior varsity footballer Alexis Villeda works the ball during a recent Lady Bulldogs on Friday, Edgewood’s top of the match against Mabank. Mineola Athletic Director Luke Blackwell commented, March 22 by a score of 3-1. order came up in the sixth “Junior varsity athletes represent the longevity of our athletic programs. They The sides contributed to with intent. Lady Bulldog train every bit as much as their varsity counterparts. They are critical to the seven innings of top quali- Danielle Barton ripped a long life of high school athletics.” ty play on a perfect spring double to left field. She stole evening for softball. third and came home with Lead-off hitter Ashlyn the tying run on an infield Rogers put the ball through base hit. The next hitter flew the left side of the infield out, but Edgewood’s Kayla to start the night for Al- Shipp collected a base on ba-Golden. She stole sec- balls and advanced on an ond and third base before infield error. With two outs, coming home to score on Emma Kimbrough drove a fielder’s choice. Braylee the second and third runs in Littlejohn collected the RBI. with a clean single to center With two outs, Kalli Wright field. drew a walk but could not The Lady Panthers score on Kylie Kennedy’s reached in the sixth on an Mineola’s Liberio Perez attacks during the Yellowjackets’ big win over hard-hit liner to the gap error. Littlejohn stole sec- Mabank. in right center. Kennedy ond but was left on base as crushed the ball, and it was Price dispatched the middle in the outfield in an instant, of the Lady Panther order. Mineola takes on preventing the jump need- Alba-Golden’s Lauren ed for Wright to score. The Crump opened the bottom runners were stranded. of the seventh by launching Nevada Community The next four innings the first pitch into left field were a pitchers’ duel be- for a single. Price buck- to open playoffs tween Alba-Golden’s Lit- led down and struck out tlejohn and Edgewood’s Ri- the next two hitters. Rog- The Mineola Yellowjacket nity High School. Play will ley Price. Both hurlers had ers calmly stepped to the soccer team advanced to the commence at 6 p.m. good pace, control and ball plate and slapped the ball playoffs after an excellent The Yellowjackets lost movement all night. Little- through the left side of the district season. their final game of the reg- A too frequent sight last Friday night: The Panthers pitching from the stretch john gave up six hits and infield to keep the home The Yellowjackets finished ular season Friday night 1-0 and an Edgewood runner on third base.” recorded nine strike outs, teams’ hopes alive. The ral- 10-4 in district play and will to Kemp to finish tied for while Price was tagged for ly fell short as both Rogers travel to Kaufman High second place, just a game Panthers pounded by Edgewood five hits and threw 15 strike and Crump were stranded School on Friday, March 29 out of a first-place tie. outs. at the final out. to take on Nevada Commu- Every baseball team that runs. Edgewood hit the ball Alba-Golden had a run- The Edgewood varsity has ever played has gone with authority to start the ner on base in the third and softball team will provide MHS boys take A.L. Rhodes Relays; through a catastrophic in- game and took advantage fourth innings but could excellent competition for ning – when it is impossi- of the expansive, sloping not generate a rally. After the next few years, as they Kratzmeyer, Brewington take gold ble to buy a strike, when outfield at Alba-Golden’s five full innings it was be- start four freshmen in the the Texas Leaguer falls and ballpark. ginning to look like that lineup. Pitcher Price is a The Mineola Yellowjack- lie Franks, second in the 110 the balls roll to the fence. Held in check by some nice fielder’s choice, which re- sophomore. ets boys track team won meter hurdles; and Galaz, That was the case for the fielding by the Panthers, es- the Van A.L. Rhodes Relays third in the 800 meter run. Alba-Golden Panthers in a pecially a scoop at first base against excellent competi- Mineola took third in the 22-1 loss to the Edgewood by Jacob Dailey, the Bull- Spears sets pace for Lady Bulldogs tion on Thursday, March 1600 meter relay. Bulldogs on Friday, March dogs were still in a dogfight 21. The top five finishing In the girls meet, Abby 22. going into the third. After teams were separated by Kratzmeyer secured the For Alba-Golden, the fate- “the inning” Alba-Golden at Emory Rains Avon Rice Relays only seven points in the fi- gold medal with a pole vault ful inning was the top of the clawed one run back in the Quitman senior Madalyn place medal. nal standings. The Lady of 11-6. Meghan Brewing- third. Three pitchers threw bottom half, and one run in Spears continued her sprint For the boys, Aiden Cor- Yellowjackets finished sec- ton also secured gold with a for the Panthers in the in- the fifth. Edgewood added dominance this season by rior also set a personal best ond to Canton in their divi- 800 meter time of 2:31.0. ning and the strike zone four more runs in the fifth capturing the 100 meter with a high jump of 6 feet. sion. Mineola’s second- and eluded all three. Once the behind four singles. and 200 meter sprints at the The jump earned Corrior Among the top three fin- third-place finishers were: bases were loaded, Edge- It would be wrong to dis- March 21 Rains Avon Rice a first-place finish in the ishers for the boys team Tahjae Black, second in long wood would chase them in miss the game as simply a Relays. Spears clocked a event. Bulldog teammate were Devin Cormier, who jump; Hannah Zoch, third with a base hit (a double rout. Alba-Golden compet- 12.46 in the 100 meters and Gavin Derryberry flew 39- won the 300 meter hurdles in the 3200 meters and third and six singles in the in- ed to the end and provided a 27.72 in the 200 meters. 07.5 to capture third place in a time of 41.92; Carlos in the 1600 meters run; Ju- ning). The Bulldogs batted some nice highlights along Teammate Brooklyn Mar- in the triple jump. Galaz, who took first in the liana Stanley, third in 800 around twice in the top half the way, including a beauti- cee placed second in the Emory Rains, Frankston, 3200 meter run with a time meter run; and Tiara Ste- and recorded 13 runs. ful 6-4-3 double play. 100 meter hurdles with a Grace, Home Education of 10:31.0 and placed second phens, second in shot put. Edgewood had put up The Panthers looked to re- time of 17.10. Marcee also Athletics, Kemp, Mount in the 1600 meter run; Trevi- The Lady Jackets 800 meter two runs in the first and two bound on Tuesday, March achieved a personal best Pleasant, Chapel Hill, Quit- on Sneed, second in the shot and 1600 meter relay teams in the second. Each of their at Lone Oak and on Friday, with a pole vault of 11 feet. man and Wills Point partic- put; Shaw Franklin, second both placed third. rallies came with two outs. March 29 at home against The vault won her a second ipated in the relays. in the 200 meter dash; Wy- They were hard-earned Rains. Wood County SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Be a Part of the CorkBoard! Call Brandi Box today at 903 763-4522! 8A Wood County Monitor • Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 3B Wood County Church Directory Lake Fork Baptist Church Alba New Hope Baptist Church Forest Hill Baptist Church Tiffany’s Restaurant A lighthouse on the lake ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3855 FM 1801, Mineola 1880 TX-37, Quitman Gunter Assembly of God (903) 569-3760 (903) 967-3420 “My-O-My the Pie” 9483 W FM 515 • Alba, Tx 75410 4578 North FM 17, Alba Pastor 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 4B Wood County Monitor • Thursday, March 28, 2019 Daffodils: The Heralds of Spring

By Lin Grado

We call them by many of jonquils on the roadside, from the Smith County Horticultural Society, there names – daffodils, jonquils, all happy and bright and Master Gardener (SCMG) are 13 divisions of daffo- sweeties, campernelles, pa- sunny. When I got out to fall bulb sale in October. dils, plus miniatures. If you perwhites – but they’re all take some photos, I noticed However, I can never make know what division a daf- narcissus. To me they’ll al- they smelled like juicy fruit it to Tyler on that weekend fodil belongs to, you can ways be daffodils, as I grew gum – and so provide a bet- – it conflicts with the Arbo- generally predict its per- up hearing lines from Wil- ter show for the senses than retum fall plant sale. Also, I formance here. For exam- liam Wordsworth’s iconic bluebonnets (please don’t want more bulbs and new ple, Division 1 is trumpet poem: make me move out of state varieties, too. daffodils, those with sin- I wandered lonely as a for saying that). This year’s I want daffodils that are gle flowers on a stem and cloud that floats on high show has started quite early white and green and pink whose trumpet is as long o’er vales and hills, with my first bulbs bloom- and yellow and orange and as, or longer than, the pet- When all at once I saw a ing in mid-January and red; I want single daffodils als. Typical of this division crowd, a host, of golden surviving several rounds and double daffodils, early is the King Alfred Daffodil daffodils; of mid-to-low 20s tempera- daffodils and late daffodils. offered by the bagful at big Daffodils in bloom are a sign of spring coming to East Texas ture. Is there a blue daffodil yet? box stores. These typically I know there’s more to Which daffodils can grow I’ll want that too. So I buy perform well the first year the poem, but that’s all my here? Don’t buy what’s in from many different sourc- and return sporadically, if example, if you were look- ing? It’s not meant that way; mom would recite when she the big box stores if you es, from Costco (an inex- at all, in east Texas gardens. ing for a golden-yellow daf- I plant my bulbs in the easi- saw her daffodils blooming want your daffodils to re- pensive source) to special- Similarly, most double daf- fodil with a fairly large cup, est way possible. Many gar- in her garden each spring. turn year after year. Pretty ized online bulb nurseries fodils won’t return – but to you might choose ‘Carlton’ deners dig individual holes One of my happiest dis- much any daffodil you buy (typically more expensive be honest I’ve bought some or ‘Gigantic Star’. ‘Ice Fol- for each and every bulb, as coveries on moving to Tex- will bloom the first year but with a much wider se- gorgeous double daffodils lies’ has creamy-white pet- if they’re planting 4” annu- as from Florida was that you plant it, but if you want lection). So how can I be rel- and planted them as annu- als surrounding a broad yel- als, but the secret to plant- I could once again enjoy your daffodils to perenni- atively certain that I’m buy- als; the price was right and low cup that fades to white ing a lot of bulbs quickly is these spring bulbs. alize, you need to be more ing bulbs that will do well their beauty brought me joy as it ages, giving the look of to dig a hole to the required selective. The easiest way here? I will share my tips to for a season. two different blooms. My depth (usually 4 to 6 inches Driving down one of the to make sure your bulb is buying daffodils that will The best daffodils for Tex- favorite pink narcissus is for large bulbs, 3 to 4 inch- FM roads in Wood Coun- a good performer for East return year after year. as come from Division 7 ‘Pink Charm’, another vari- es for jonquils) that is wide ty, I stopped to see a field Texas is to buy your bulbs According to the Royal (Jonquilla, small, fragrant, ety with white petals and a and long enough for a nice clustered blooms that locals white cup edged in apricot spring display. This also en- call sweeties)- and Division that fades to pink. Finally, sures that you don’t plant 8 (Tazetta, with large clus- if you want a short grower your bulbs in a single line ters – up to 20 flowers – of to edge a bed or line a path, like little soldiers all in a small blooms, often with you can’t find a better daffo- row. a musky scent, a verita- dil than ‘Tete-a-tete’, a small Spread some compost in ble bouquet on each stem). (6”) daffodil with yellow the bottom of your hole, Most daffodils in these two petals and a darker yellow and work it into the soil just divisions will thrive, re- cup. a bit. Place the bulbs in the turn, and increase in east For a list of these and oth- hole pointy-side up, with Texas. Some of my favorite er daffodils that I grow in about five or six bulbs per jonquils are ‘Golden Echo’ east Texas, as well as links square foot (closer if you (yellow cup and white pet- to my favorite online sourc- want a more impressive dis- als); ‘Pipit’ (white cup and es, please send an email to play, farther apart if you’re yellow petals); ‘Kedron’ [email protected] content to let them fill in for (orange cup and yellow pet- and I’ll get it out to you! a year or two). Cover with als); and ‘Sun Disc’ (gold Now that you know what the soil you took from the cup encircled by rounded, bulbs to buy, how do you hole, top-dress with some overlapping yellow petals). plant and care for daffodils? more compost, and mulch My Tazetta favorites in- Plant daffodil bulbs in the lightly. That’s it, you’ve clude the incomparable ‘Av- fall when the soil has cooled planted a bunch of bulbs in alanche’ (an heirloom also - generally from Halloween just a little time. called ‘Seventeen Sisters’, a through Christmas. I don’t As far as continuing care yellow cup with white pet- get around to planting mine for daffodils, the biggest als and 15-20 blooms per till after Thanksgiving, and secret is not to trim, braid, stem) and ‘Italicus ‘ (yel- if I’ve found some good or mow the leaves until low cup and white petals, bargains at end-of-season after Mother’s Day. The with a star-shaped bloom). sales it may be Christmas leaves need about 6 weeks SCMG also recommend or even New Year’s before I of growth to feed the bulb ‘Geranium’ (orange cup plant them. Daffodils need for next year’s blooms. The and white petals) and ‘Fal- at least 6 hours of sun a bulbs don’t really need conet’ (orange cup and yel- day when they’re growing, special fertilizer, just a top low petals), but this is the winter through mid-May. dressing of compost and first year I’ve planted them. Make sure your bed is south mulch each year to keep My favorite double daffodil or west of any evergreen them thriving. is ‘Ehrlicheer’, an off-white shrubs so their leaves can By following these tips, double that looks like clus- get that low sun. Bulbs also you can have plenty of daf- ters of tiny gardenias; even prefer well-drained soil, so fodils next year to welcome though it’s in a different di- if you have clay, plant in spring to your east Texas vision, it clearly has Tazetta a raised bed for drainage. garden. in its bloodlines. When you are picking your Lin Grado is the garden You can still make smarter spot, consider that daffodil manager for the Wood choices for bulbs from oth- blooms will generally face County Arboretum & Bo- er divisions. Look for bulbs the sun – so if you plant tanical Gardens. She is that are described as ‘natu- them on the south or west available to answer your ralizing’. Also look for those side of a path, you won’t see gardening questions each with a bloom period listed their gorgeous cups. Wednesday from 9 a.m. as early- or mid-season; our I can usually plant 100 until noon. Her email is tx- summers come too early for bulbs in a half hour or less. [email protected]. late-season bloomers. For Does that sound like boast-

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