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Cooke County’s LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper! King Gainesville Council Sets Proposed Around Tax Rate; Plans Public Hearing By Delania Raney “It means it’s the maximum tax Morales, Charles Taylor, Jay great things,” Gainesville May- Th e Weekly News rate that we can charge.” Franklin, Kevin Orozco, Ethan or Tommy Moore said. “Th ese Th e council approved a spe- Garcia, Sebastian Martinez and young men were at B.P. Doug- Town GAINESVILLE – Gainesville cial use permit requested by Wall Julio Nulty for work they have las Park one day just standing City Council set a proposed tax Property Group LLC to operate a done to remove trash from B. around and Offi cer Reynolds rate of .67210 per $100 of prop- short term rental at 1800 Arkan- P. Douglas Park in Gainesville. saw these young men and said, by Grice King erty valuation for 2021-2022 sas Street after opening and clos- Th e men received a Star of North “What are y’all up to?” And they during the Tuesday, August 3, ing a public hearing on the item. Texas award from the city. said, ‘We’re out here picking up 2021 regular called meeting Th e council also approved “One of the great things that trash.’” I wanted to mention a really at the municipal building in recognition of a group of young we get to do in the city is we get Moore said the men told the cool program that the Gaines- Gainesville. men – Anthony Sanchez, Paulo to recognize people for doing (Continued on Page 6) ville Chamber puts on each “With the rough budget that year that is coming up. It’s I’ve been working on and what I called Leadership Gainesville. think I should be able to get out Leadership is a nine-month in the next two days… this bud- program designed to develop get should be down more than a and motivate a source of cre- penny from the current year’s tax ative, well-informed, civic rate,” City Manager Barry Sulli- minded individuals who are van said. “However, it is over the willing to devote time and new tax rate but we are able to energy toward assuming lead- move this because of the values ership roles in community going up and the new values in service organizations and in town.” all kinds of local government. Th e council set a public hearing Th rough a series of monthly date for the proposed 2021-2022 workshops and tours, empha- tax rate and the 2021-2022 bud- sis is placed on exposing the get for 6:30 p.m., September 7 at participants to the realities, Gainesville’s municipal building opportunities, and pertinent at 200 South Rusk Street. issues of the Gainesville area. Th e council also approved It is a really neat program minutes of the July 20, 2021 city that will open your eyes to a council meeting and a resolution lot of what goes on in this area making an appointment of Rob- and helps us live in one of the ert Hawkins to the Board of Ap- greatest communities around. peals for the city of Gainesville. Must apply by August 20 by He said the rate is lower than Stars of North Texas - A group of young men received the Star of North Texas Award dur- 5pm. the rate Sullivan presented at a ing the Tuesday, August 3 regular city council meeting. The men received the award for their Apply here: https://form.jot- budget workshop. efforts to clean up trash at the city’s B.P. Douglas Park. Pictured with Gainesville Mayor form.com/211644743618054 “Th is doesn’t mean that this is Tommy Moore are Anthony Sanchez, Paulo Morales, Charles Taylor, Jay Franklin, Kevin Oro- For more information about the tax rate that passes,” he said. zco, Ethan Garcia, Sebastian Martinez and Julio Nulty. (The Weekly News Photo) Leadership Gainesville con- tact the staff at the Gainesville Chamber at 940-665-2831 or email info@gainesvillecofc. Commissioners Approve Allowing com. Here is some more of what’s happening around town this week. Vote on Emergency Services District ++++++++ By Delania Raney folks who had their taxes frozen good to go. I think that we’ve allow us to take this proposal to Th e Weekly News when their house was appraised met all the requirements of the the voters, the people that live in Come meet Sid Miller, Texas at $200,000,” Precinct 1 Com- law and… all we are asking is to the district,” Craig Lampkin, a Agriculture Commissioner at GAINESVILLE – Placing a deci- missioner Gary Hollowell said. allow the people within this pro- landowner with 22 acres in the DMAX Cinema on Monday, sion on the ballot for an Emer- “And those folks now are going posed district to decide if they district said. August 16 at 6:30 pm. Bring gency Services District in Cooke to be susceptible to a $200,000 want to create an emergency ser- Next up was property owner your questions and get an- County was approved during increase in their appraisal.” vices district.” Bob Smith. swers! DMAX Cinema is lo- Monday’s Cooke County Com- “We have worked very hard Several individuals evinced Smith said he owns property cated on I-35 North of Hwy missioners Court. Voters in the with the [Cooke County] Ap- their opinions during the meet- both inside the Lake Kiowa area 82, exit 501. Full concessions proposed ESD will make their praisal District, ESD Represen- ing. and outside the area. He said he’s available. Brought to you by decision during a May 2022 elec- tative Lynn Switzer said. “We’re “I’m here today to ask you to (Continued on Page 8) Cooke County Conservatives. tion. Precinct 4 Commissioner For more information see their Leon Klement and Precinct 1 website cookeconservatives. Commissioner Gary Hollowell com. voted against the election for the ESD. ++++++++ At issue was whether to allow voters to decide for the possible Th e Forestburg Watermelon creation of an emergency ser- Festival will be held Saturday, vices district in Precinct 2 in the August 14, 2020, and will again Indian Creek Volunteer Fire De- feature the Kountry Kitchen partment district. Th e ESD will and Kraft Store. Th e Store will be called Cooke County Emer- be open from 9:00 am – 2:00 gency Services District No. 1 and pm at the LifeChurch building if approved by property owners on Main Street next to the For- could include a tax increase of up estburg Country Store. Th ey to 10 cents per $100 of property will also be doing their salsa valuation. Th e tax increase would contest again this year. help support the volunteer fi re All proceeds from the department which, according to (Continued on Page 8) some residents, has seen fewer and fewer donations to support its upkeep and personnel. During a public hearing, Cooke County Chief Appraiser Doug Smithson discussed how the proposed new tax rate would aff ect residents of the district who have an over-65 frozen tax status. A $10,000 tax exemp- tion has been proposed but resi- dents could experience a new tax assessment by the new ESD which could increase the value of Eagle Scout Project - To help earn the award of Eagle Scout, Gainesville resident Nick Wolf, a $200,000 home to $400,000. 16, completed a community service project to help refurbish a shooting range used for training Other county taxing entities in- for local law enforcement offi cers including members of the Gainesville Police Department, Texas cluding school districts would Department of Public Safety offi cers, Cooke County Sheriff Department and Cooke County Proba- not be included in the property tion Department offi cers. Wolf, left, is pictured with his father Scott Wolf of the probation depart- tax value increase. ment and Gainesville Police Chief Kevin Phillips. (The Weekly News Photo) “Th ere’s going to be a lot of The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 2 August 11, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Cooke County History An Athlete and a Tragic Ending GAINESVILLE EYE CARE By Shana Powell uled to begin on August the Melvin Farr farm, six Chapter, National Society Contributing Historian 14, 1920, and close on miles southeast of Gaines- Daughters of the Ameri- Th e Weekly News September 12, 1920. Ma- ville so that he could fi sh can Revolution, did not 940-668-7500 han’s passport indicates in the stock tank.” Leav- remarry and died in 1989 Dr. Kasey Warren, OD 311 E. California St. Twenty-one-year-old that he sailed on July 14, ing him there she went at the age of 89. Dr. Andrew Warren, OD Gainesville, TX Gainesville resident Jack 1920. Th e passport ap- to the house to visit for a In 1965, Jack Mahan, Francis Mahan gripped plication described him as short time. When “she re- once the young Olympics Most Glasses Ready Same Day! the rail on the deck of the being fi ve feet six inches turned to the tank about hopeful and standout col- G. Verdi as it sailed out of tall, with a high forehead, noon, she was unable to lege athlete, was inducted www.gainesvilleeyecare.com the harbor at New York brown eyes, medium fi nd him but saw his cap into the Texas A & M City bound for Europe. nose, and with a long face fl oating in the water.” He Sports Hall of Fame. Glasses Eye Exams Contacts He was headed for the that included a scar above had fallen into the water adventure of a lifetime, and to the left of his left and drowned. the 1920 Summer Olym- eye. After the body was re- pics in Antwerp, Belgium, How he made the team covered “the hook of an where he would represent remains a mystery. He artifi cial lure was found the United States in the didn’t fi nish in the top 6 caught in Mahan’s shoe- javelin competition. at the U.S. Olympic Tri- laces, leading to specula- Born in 1898, Jack Ma- als but somehow was in- tion that he fell down the han grew up in a prosper- cluded on the team. How steep dam into the water ous household in Gaines- thrilled he must have been while trying to disentan- ville, living on Hird at that stroke of luck. gle the line. He had been Street. His father, John Th ough undoubtedly a semi-invalid for the past Mahan, moved to Gaines- excited and humbled to three years.” ville in 1890 to go to work be in Antwerp represent- Mahan’s obituary re- for the Waples Painter ing the United States and ferred to him “as an ath- Lumber Company. He to a certain degree Gaines- letic legend at Texas A & subsequently became sec- ville and Cooke County, M where he is still con- retary of the company the results were not what sidered one of the school’s All Pro¿ ts Go Back To Area Agencies! and from 1912 until 1936 he hoped for as Mahan all-time greats”. Sports served as the Vice Presi- placed twelfth in the jav- fi gures throughout the dent. In 1936, with the elin competition. southwest sent their con- 719 Smith Street, Gainesville, TX 76240 death of J.D. Leeper, Ma- As the Olympics were dolences upon learning of han stepped up to become preparing for the closing his death. President. ceremony, Mahan sailed Mahan’s wife Beatrice, 940.668.4393 Th ough John Mahan for New York on board who at one time served Hours: 10am-1pm | Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday graduated from Baylor the Sherman arriving on as Chapter Regent for University, his son Jack September 11, 1920. the Rebecca Crockett www.faithgainesville.net opted to attend Texas A Back in Texas, he fi n- & M. Th ere he became “a ished his education and star fullback on the foot- in 1922 married Beatrice ball team, helping them Gibson. Th ey moved to to an undefeated and a large farm in Southern unscored upon season in Oklahoma just north of 1919 and captaining the Gainesville owned by J.D. team in 1920.” While Leeper. Mahan managed there he also started that property for twenty- throwing the javelin for six years before moving the university. back to Gainesville in Th e 1916 Olympics, 1947 to teach a veterans which were scheduled to vocational agriculture be held in Berlin, were class. cancelled because of Athletic competition World War I. Th e 1920 still thrilled him and in Olympics represented the addition to his work in fi rst games since peace had agriculture he also signed been declared in 1918. on to become a football Th e war had devastated offi cial in the Southwest Europe and the games Conference. were something positive After fi ve years of teach- that people could unite ing, ill health forced around as they struggled Mahan’s retirement. Th e to regroup after the four- young man who once tore year ordeal of the war. down a football fi eld and Th ere were some “fi rsts” strove for the U.S. in the attached to the 1920 Olympics, was fi nding Olympics. It was “the it increasingly diffi cult fi rst in which the Olym- to walk and get around, pic Oath was voiced, the though on occasion he fi rst in which doves were could manage short out- released, and the fi rst ings. in which the Olympic In 1955, that struggle fl ag was fl own to display resulted in a tragic ac- the unity of the world’s cident. As subsequently continents through fi ve reported in the newspaper rings.” on September 3, 1955, Th e games were sched- Mahan’s wife “took him to Don’t Get Up! We Do It All For You Blinds • Shades • Shutters • Drapes • Home Automation Request a free consultation today

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Business Offi ce - 940.665.2320 Editorial Staff Fax - 940.665.2162 Delania Raney News Line - 940.665.0733 [email protected] www.Th eWeeklyNewsCC.com www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com The Weekly News Fax: 940.665.2162 August 11, 2021 3 Obituaries History anything. But granted lee- legacy is more than enough History day. Bonna Maura Cason Burr way for anyone who wasn’t for any lifetime. She will Ted was born on Febru- A Celebration of Life was born October 28, 1931, as punctual as her. Not one be missed by everyone who ary 20, 1935 to Th eodore will be held at Lake Kiowa in Cooke County to Laura person would want or need knew her. and Clara Huettis in Brook- Lodge Southwest Room on and James Cason. She grad- for anything, if she had her Fly high Grandma. lyn, New York where he was the 21st of August at 4:00 uated from Gainesville High say so in it. You could de- You may sign the online raised and became a tool pm. School and settled there. She pend on her. You still can. register at www.geojcarroll. and die maker/machinist. History met the love of her life, Phil- Her moral compass and com. Ted married the love of his She was born August 17, lip Asher Burr, and together strength of character will life, Alice Dingler of the 1930 in Springhill, Loui- they raised fi ve children and live on in her kids, grand- Bronx, New York on April siana to Noah and Fran- loved two step-children. kids, great grandkids, and 7, 1956. Th ey started their ces Watts. She graduated She worked many years and her nieces and nephews. married life together in the from high school and also made many memories while And in anyone who was Bronx. Th en, they took an got her Beautician’s license working at Black Gold blessed enough to know her. adventurous journey across while attending classes. She Bonna Maura Café with her sister Donna Grandma loved anything the country to experience married Gordon Brown in Cason Burr Bass. She also worked for that bloomed. Loved the life in Sierra Madre, Cali- 1949 and began an adven- Gainesville State School Spring. She loved everything fornia where they spent ture that led them to many Services and eventually retired from and anything pink. Not the next 45 years together diff erent towns and states Funeral services for there after serving over 30 so much a fan of the Win- working and raising their across the southwest where Bonna Cason Burr, 89, of years as the House Parent ter or when it rained, often family. Ted and Alice en- she quickly settled in and Gainesville, will be held at Supervisor. Grandma was a joking that she was “solar- joyed raising their son and found her niche, which lead 10:00 AM Monday, August proud and faithful charter powered”. She’d comment daughter, Glenn and Lynn. to a long legacy of work and 9, 2021 at the Geo. J. Car- member of Mission Meth- that, “she didn’t know who Ted worked in machining business ingenuity. She was roll & Son Funeral Home odist Church in Gainesville, needed the rain, but it sure Buster James Vaughn for the entire duration of his a telephone operator, den- Chapel with Rev. Roslyn where she served as Chair- wasn’t her”. Grandma was career and retired at the age tal assistant, sold vacuum Eugster offi ciating. Burial man, Administrative Coun- the last of the American Pio- Services of 65. After retirement in cleaners door to door, school will follow in the Oak Wood sel and Treasurer, for many neers and loved gardening, A visitation for Buster 2001, Ted and Alice moved bus driver, ran a daycare, co- Cemetery in Whitesboro. A years, until the church even- which mainly consisted of James Vaughn, 79, will be to Lake Kiowa, Texas to be owned and managed a suc- visitation is set for Sunday tually closed their doors. planting pretty fl owers and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM near their daughter Lynn cessful trucking company, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the You may not have known handling any snake that got Th ursday, August 5, 2021 at Schneider and her family. was a realtor, owned a furni- funeral home. Grandma, but odds are, she in her way. She loved home- Mulkey-Bowles-Montgom- Ted and his wife, Alice, ture store, she made and in- Pallbearers will be Bran- made your life a little better. grown tomatoes, black-eye ery Funeral Home, 705 N. loved their retirement years stalled solar screens, owned don Hobbs, Chris Burr, A woman who infl uenced peas and, of course, okra. Locust St., Denton. A grave- in Lake Kiowa, as well as and operated a motel, Tim Burr, Clay Burr, Phillip all that knew her. She wasn’t She could make something side service will be held at three years in Maui, Ha- bought and fl ipped houses, Burr, and Ted Cason. sophisticated but shined out of nothing. Th is was 10:00 AM Friday, August 6, waii. He especially enjoyed doing most of the remodel Honorary Pallbearers are with a country charm, that found in all aspects of her 2021 at the Corinth Shiloh his weekly men’s bible study work herself. She could Brad Heimer, Hunter Shir- was all her own. She could life, whether it was cooking Cemetery. group, singing in the church plumb a sink, wire in a light, ley, and Kenny Burr. assess the value of anything, her famous fried chicken, a History choir, getting together with and do carpentry work. Af- “Some Days Are Dia- long before anyone said a fresh batch of her famous Buster James Vaughn was friends in the community, ter she retired and moved to monds, Some Days Are word. She didn’t understand sugar cookies (that none born May 8, 1942 in Den- calling Bingo, and most of Lake Kiowa she spent her Coal” dishonesty because it never of us can seem to duplicate ton to David Lee Vaughn all living down the street time fi shing, playing Texas August 4, 2021 was a Dia- took anyone to a better no matter how many hours and Bonnie Mae (Fowler) from and spending time Hold’um and Casasta or mond Day, for sure. place. She was never late, for we spend trying) or simply Vaughn. He passed away on with his family. planning and working on a just loving and serving those August 1, 2021 after a short Ted was a true gentleman, new project even when her around her. Th e Texas Rang- battle with cancer and a man of integrity. He body would not let her do ers and Houston Astros have Survivors loved the Lord and always the work her mind contin- lost their number one fan. He leaves a companion, took the time to get to know ued to create and draw out 19833 2021 Grandma sure loved her Kay Roberts; two sons, the people around him, es- projects. She loved her fam- 8 Rangers! James Vaughn and wife Teri pecially each of his caretak- ily and took great joy in be- YEARS Survivors of Little Rock, AR, James ers during the last few years ing able to spend time with Grandma didn’t know a Long and wife Tiff any of of life. He had a warm smile, her great grandkids the last stranger. Grandma was a OK; two daughters, Mary a tender heart, and bright 16 years of her life. Sears Medical Associates true believer of her Lord and Nosal of Little Rock, AR, blue eyes that were sure to Survivors Savior and loved devoting Virginia Graves and hus- light up any room. She is survived by sons her time helping with youth band Phil of Gainesville; Survivors Garland (April) Brown, and family in need. She is two stepdaughters, Beverly Ted was preceded in James (Brandi) Brown. Christie Gibson PA-C preceded in death by her Grozier and husband Jimmy death by his wife, Alice. She had 9 grandchildren, Christie has 26 Years Experience in husband Phillip Asher Burr. of Krum, Cathy Roberts His memory will be cher- 12 great grandchildren and Son, Stephen Edward. Great and companion Rick McK- ished by his surviving fam- 2 great-great grandchildren. Family Practice. She has been an granddaughter, Larkin. Son- inney of Whitesboro; sister, ily: son, Glenn Huettis and She was preceded in death in-law, Jerry Gilbert. Moth- Joyce Parris of Rockport; wife, Jean of Vancouver, by her parents, her sisters integral part of our team at Sears er, Laura Cason. Father, seven grandchildren; seven WA, grandson, Alex Huettis Lida and Mary John, broth- Medical Associates for 17 years. James Cason. Sister, Donna great-grandchildren; numer- of Beaverton, OR. Daugh- er W. B. and daughter Fran- Bass. Brothers, Ronald and ous nieces, nephews, great- ter, Lynn Schneider of Lake ces Garrison. Gary. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Kiowa, TX, granddaughter Now accepting new patients! son, Hugh Milton and wife He is preceded in death and husband Lindsey and She speaks spanish À uently! Anne. Daughter, Phyllis An- by his parents, son, David Evan Haines of Gig Har- nette and husband Ike. Son, Vaughn, brother, David bor, WA and great grand- Ella habla Español! Douglas Randall and wife Dale Vaughn, sister, Virgin- children Donnivan and Marsha Gail Tally Gerrie. Daughter, Melissa ia Fowler. Ezekiel, granddaughter and Please call to make an appointment. Gilbert. Step-son, Philip husband, Rachel and Elliott Services Burr and wife Irma. Step- Sullivan of Lake Kiowa, TX Marsha Gail Tally, 61, of Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance and Private daughter, Christine Burr. and great grandsons Truman Mountain Springs, Texas, Pay Accepted Brother, Jesse Cason and and Winston (on the way). died peacefully at home on wife Berniece. Sister, Mabel Ted will be remembered as August 2, 2021 after a long 940-665-5566 Wheeler and husband Dean. a bright shining light in the bout with kidney cancer. Numerous grandchildren, various communities and A Remembrance Ceremo- 836 E. California • Gainesville great-grandchildren, nieces, churches that he served. ny will be held at Meador and nephews. Grandma’s Donations Funeral Home Chapel, In Lieu of Flowers, please 1204 E. California Street, make donations to Cooke Gainesville, Texas at 1:00 County Home Hospice, pm on Th ursday, August P.O. Box 936, Gainesville, 12, 2021. In lieu of fl owers, TX 76241 in memory of we support donations to the Ted Heuttis. Dalmatian Rescue of North Ted Huettis Texas. We will always re- member Marsha as one who Services lived and loved life to its Th eodore “Ted” Henry fullest. She will be greatly Huettis, age 86, passed missed by many friends and peacefully into the hands family. of God on Monday, June History 7, 2021 after a courageous She was born December two-and-a-half-year battle 20, 1959 in Inglewood, with lung and brain cancer. California to Roy and Ann Ted will be greatly missed Appleby. Wife and mother by his family and his close of two girls, Marsha was group of friends. He was in- an accomplished rider who telligent, thoughtful, faith- competed in hunter-jumper ful, committed to his family, competitions for much of and always focused on the Ada Brown her life. While in her twen- bright side of life. ties, she was a leg model in a Celebration of Life Me- Services national television commer- morial, Saturday, August Ada Brown passed away cial for L’eggs pantyhose. 21, 2021 at 11am at Lake on August 3, 2021 just 2 Her lifelong love of dogs led Kiowa Lodge. weeks before her 91st. birth- (Continued on Page 5) Quality Care for Women

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Patrick J. Buchanan America’s ‘Great Leap Forward’ Into Socialism

on a path to win the future.” Deal and Lyndon B. John- ties of life. Great Society liberalism over In 2021, Biden and his Up next is a $3.5 trillion son’s Great Society in the It would increase Ameri- Reaganite conservatism. party are saying: Clinton measure to remake America, 1960s. ca’s ratio of tax consumers to In his fi rst inaugural ad- was wrong to concede Rea- which is also to be enacted If Biden succeeds in get- taxpayers. dress, President Ronald Rea- ganism its victory. When without GOP support via ting it all, this would not It would be tantamount to gan declared that govern- there is a big crisis in the a process called “reconcili- only be a quantum leap to- an admission of belief that ment is not the solution to country, FDR was right: Big ation,” which enables the ward European-style social- the real engine of economic our problems. Government government is the solution. Senate to pass measures with ism. It would cross a divide growth in America, the truly is the problem. If the terrain looks unfa- a simple majority. for America, from which indispensable provider upon In his State of the Union miliar, that is because we are Th is $3.5 trillion measure history teaches us there is no whom an ever-expanding address in 1996, President crossing a new continental would expand social and en- return. share of the population of Bill Clinton seemed to con- divide. We are entering Sen. vironmental programs, ex- “A billion here, a billion the nation depend for food, cede the triumph of Reagan- Bernie Sanders and Rep. tend the reach of education there, and pretty soon you’re rent, health care, educa- ism over liberalism and so- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and health care, tax the rich talking real money,” said tion and cash income, is the cialism: country. and take on the challenge Sen. Everett Dirksen in the government of the United “We know big govern- Patrick J. Buchanan is the By Patrick J. Buchanan of the century -- climate 1960s, when he was leading States, not the American ment does not have all the author of “Nixon’s White change. a badly outmanned Repub- free market system. answers. We know there’s House Wars: Th e Battles Just seven weeks into his Among programs funded lican minority in the Senate As for the Republican Par- not a program for every Th at Made and Broke a Pres- presidency, Joe Biden signed are universal prekindergar- after the Barry Goldwater ty, the conservative party of problem. We have worked ident and Divided America a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 ten for all 3- and 4-year-olds, defeat. lower taxes, balanced bud- to give the American people Forever.” To fi nd out more relief bill. Among the largest two years of free community Today, we talk not about gets and free market solu- a smaller, less bureaucratic about Patrick Buchanan and spending bills in history, it college, clean energy man- billions but about tril- tions to social problems, the government in Washing- read features by other Cre- was passed without the vote dates for utilities and lower lions, and that $6 trillion in fi scal debate will be over in a ton. And we have to give the ators writers and cartoonists, of a single Republican. prescription drug prices. spending Biden is reaching way it has never been before. American people one that visit the Creators website at Th e plan sent direct pay- Medicare benefi ts would be for translates into more than Passage of that $3.5 tril- lives within its means. www.creators.com. ments of up to $1,400 to expanded and amnesty ex- six thousand billion dollars. lion omnibus bill would “Th e era of big govern- COPYRIGHT 2021 most Americans, extended tended to millions of illegal As of today, however, nei- represent the triumph of ment is over.” CREATORS.COM a $300 per week unemploy- migrants. ther the infrastructure bill ment insurance boost until All that is needed for nor the $3.5 trillion omni- Sept. 6 and expanded the its enactment into law is bus bill is a done deal, with child tax credit for a year. a Democrat majority in the former looking more It also put $350 billion into Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s probable than the latter. state, local and tribal relief. House, the votes of the 50 But if both are passed, they Th is weekend, a biparti- Democratic senators and the would create new records san group of senators crafted signature of Biden. and new realities for the a $1 trillion measure to re- After eff ecting passage of U.S. government. pair and expand the nation’s his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Th e federal debt would roads, bridges, ports, air- relief package, if Biden gets exceed the U.S. economy ports and broadband. Last the $1 trillion infrastructure for the fi rst time since World week, this trillion-dollar in- proposal and the $3.5 tril- War II. Th e defi cits for this frastructure plan got a green lion package, he will have year and last, roughly $3 light from 17 Republican enlarged federal spending by trillion in each year, already senators, including Sen. $6 trillion. exceed any past defi cits since Mitch McConnell. Th is would constitute the World War II Boasted Biden: “Th e Bi- greatest leap forward toward Passage of the $3.5 tril- partisan Infrastructure Deal socialism of any American lion omnibus bill would is the largest infrastructure president, with Biden’s only constitute a quantum leap bill in a century. It will grow rivals being previous record- in the number of Americans the economy, create good- holders Franklin D. Roos- dependent on the federal paying jobs, and set America evelt during the 1930s’ New government for the necessi- Froma Harrop Th e Quest for a Perfect Lawn Leads to Insanity approve of them. that. First, I found profes- for a couple of weeks and Of course, blame for the neighbors who’ve replaced How did this happen? sionals to replace the grass not worry about returning dog pee problem rightly their lawns with low- Th e insanity built up slow- with turf. For at least a few to an unruly grass jungle. belongs at the other end of maintenance wildfl owers ly. years, I’d have a superior Next thing I knew, an- the leash -- the dog walker. and native grasses. As for It started with the ratty lawn. other service was putting My neighborhood is full of those who let their front lawn my house came with. But since I was digging down “environmentally otherwise courteous people lawns run wild with barren Th e unsightly bare spots up the old lawn, I rea- friendly” applications de- who’ve made an etiquette patches, weeds and what- gnawed at me, and one soned, why not install a signed to fertilize and con- carve-out for where their not, that’s their right. corner resembled a track sprinkler system? Th at way, trol pests and crabgrass. dogs relieve themselves. Furthermore, if I lived in for dirt bikes. I wouldn’t waste so much Did I hire these people? I’ve held back on install- an arid part of the country, I tried and tried to water irrigating the entire Guess I did. ing one of those please- I’d skip the lawn altogether. spruce it up with organic street with my old conven- And so now I have this don’t-let-your-mutt-use- But I get lots of rain. Th ere homemade fertilizers. I cut tional sprinkler. perfect lawn. But it needs my-garden-as-a-latrine is a reason the golf green the grass with a mulching Note to environmental- defending. signs. But dog owners was invented in Scotland By Froma Harrop mower that was also bat- ists reading this: No need I love dogs. I’ve long ought to know that the and not in Sicily. tery-powered so it wouldn’t to tell me that dried-out thought that dogs could fi rst property their pet uses Ecologist Michael Pollan Th at living carpet of wake the neighbors. brown grass usually isn’t do no wrong until I had should be their own. Or wrote, “A lawn is nature green velvet in front of my I never, ever dreamed I’d dead. I know that. It’s just, the fl awless lawn. I provide their pooch can go in the under totalitarian rule.” house -- is it really mine? have a team of landscapers it’s just ... them shade and a soft bed woods or at the curb. He is not wrong. Once a I never thought I’d have leaf-blowing and blasting At that point, there was of wet grass to roll around We know that dogs like carefree nature girl, I now one of those manicured gas-powered mowers on no turning back. A friend in. I’m cool with that. But to mark certain trees and govern my lawn with an suburban lawns, much less my eighth of an acre. Th en, recommended a lawn-cut- while the canines are at it, shrubs with urine. Howev- iron grip, there’s no deny- become a maniac in its de- it happened. ting service. It didn’t cost they fi gure, why not take a er, the dog who is expected ing. It’s insanity, and I own fense. In fact, I used to dis- My descent began before much, and I could be away leak? to hold it in while indoors it. on the oriental rug can Follow Froma Harrop hold it in until he reaches on Twitter @FromaHar- a neutral location. Really, rop. She can be reached do I have a right to leave at [email protected]. To Letters to the Editor... scorch marks on others’ fi nd out more about Froma lawns because I don’t want Harrop and read features nie came from a need to gratitude and taught me people who are sick be- to properly dispose of my by other Creators writers Editor’s note – Letters give Shay’s death some to appreciate every day as cause they refuse the vac- laundry bleach? and cartoonists, visit the to the Editor refl ect only kind of positive meaning. though it is my last. Of cine. While Bonnie has I’m getting personal Creators webpage at www. the opinion of the author But over the years, I have course, I am biased, but taken the vaccine, its effi ca- here, so let’s move on. creators.com. and not that of Th e Weekly come to appreciate and I know countless others cy for her is compromised, I have complete re- COPYRIGHT 2021 News of Cooke County. love Bonnie for the per- would testify to the posi- so they are facing once spect, even some envy, for CREATORS.COM Facts contained in Letters son she has become, not tive impact she has made again going into lockdown. to the Editor are claims of just because a little piece on this world. Other people’s freedom to the author only. Th e (...) of Shay kept her alive for Now COVID poses not wear a mask and to denotes areas that have so many years. special dangers to her be- refuse the vaccine is threat- been edited. After the transplant, cause her immune system ening her very existence The Weekly News Bonnie declared that she must be kept suppressed and certainly limiting her of Cooke County was “living for two”— to avoid rejection. Her freedom. even her license plate an- husband, a doctor, spent I understand people’s To the Editor, nounces this commitment 2020 fi ghting to save CO- insistence on their right Th e Weekly NewsLetter of Cooke CountyPolicy and her front door is a VID patients every day to make their own choices invites its readers to I admit that this plea work of art demonstrat- and coming home every and their fear of the un- submit letters to the editor. Letters should include the author’s name, address and daytime phone number. No for everyone to take the ing how her life intersects night to a wife whose known with regard to both letter will be printed without confi rmation from the au- COVID vaccine comes with our family’s life and life was threatened by the virus and the vaccine. thor. Letters should be brief and to-the-point. from a selfi sh place. In by extension those of oth- his commitment to his But I believe the threat Lengthy letters may require condensing. Confi rmed 1992 my precious daugh- ers. Working diligently patients. Th is amazing to people like my heart- letters will be printed as space allows. Letters that are not ter Shay was killed in an to raise awareness of the couple was forced to live daughter should at least signed, contain personal attacks or ask that the author’s auto/pedestrian accident. need for organ donations, separate lives under the encourage them to weigh name be withheld will not be printed. We donated her organs she spent years building same roof, and of course the risks, and I hope to Letters to the Editor will be printed without correc- to save other lives. One the non-profi t Transplants Bonnie could rarely ven- take a chance for others. tions of spelling or grammar. Inappropriate language will of Shay’s gifts, her heart, for Children into an orga- ture out. Please take the vaccine, or be removed. went to a young woman nization that helps fami- Just when they thought at least wear a mask. Only one (1) letter will be published per month that named Bonnie. Our fam- lies whose children are their lives might return to are written by the same person. ily subsequently met Bon- awaiting or have just re- normal, the Delta variant Pat Ledbetter Published letters refl ect only the opinion of the au- nie and grew to love her. ceived the gift of life. She hit. His hospital is again Gainesville thor and not of Th e Weekly News of Cooke County. 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Jodi Finkenbinder WV&RQVXOWDQW Receive Reportsۋ6HQLRU%HQH 903.814.4096 FHFRQYHQLHQWO\ORFDWHGPLOHVIURP/DNH.LRZD1720 County Road 219 • Gainesville GAINESVILLE – Gainesville Police De- way 82. fraud in the 300 block ofۋ2I partment received the Nancy Anne Donald- south Taylor Street. following incident re- son reported the theft Colton Layne Nelson ports. of a wallet in the 1900 reported theft of a ve- Th omas Wade Soliday block of Hospital Boule- hicle less than $150,000 reported a robbery in the vard. in the 900 block of West 800 block of West High- Offi cers investigated a Highway 82. way 82 A Gainesville report of a runaway in Police Department me- the 1200 block of Whal- Arrest Log dia report indicated an ey Drive. Joni S Skiles, 47, public unknown suspect threat- Jordan Th omas Fred- intoxication with three ened the victim with a rick reported theft of a previous convictions. hammer while stealing Texas license plate in the Warren G. Kemp, 36, 940.665.2966 WE FINANCE! the victim’s bicycle. 1800 block of Lawrence misdemeanor warrants. A representative for Street. James C. King, 31, CALL Home Depot reported Delana Hollene Alice criminal trespass in the BAD CREDIT. theft of property less Lewis reported a vandal- 700 block of West High- NO CREDIT. Trey Baumeister than $2,500 in the 800 ized vehicle in the 1200 way 82. NO PROBLEM! TODAY! block of East Highway block of Moss Street. Th e Reona M. Th orn, 34, 82. criminal mischief inci- public intoxication. A representative for dent resulted in less than Sandy J. Benavidez, 29, Walmart Supercenter $2,500 in damage. misdemeanor warrant. reported shoplifting Kara Kristian Mason Hugh W. Th ompson, less than $100 in the reported a hit and run in- 32, pursuit leading to 1800 block of Lawrence cident with an unknown felony warrants arrest is- 2017 Ford F-150 Street. vehicle in the 100 block sued in Denton County. 2015 Chevy Silverado 2017 Toyota Camry Supercrew Silvia Mendez Gar- of North I-35. Charles M. Smith, 49, Vehicles Include Free Warranty Ask For Details! 1601 Independence Ave • Gainesville, Tx cia reported burglary of Offi cers investigated an Gainesville Police De- a habitation in the 500 incident of possession of partment warrant. block of North Chestnut drug paraphernalia in the Bobby L. McBath, 58, Street. 3400 block of East High- outstanding parole war- A representative for way 82. rant. Fastenal reported theft Offi cers investigated a Daniel E. Watkins, 37, of property less than report of a runaway juve- subject was stopped for a $2,500 in the 2500 block nile in the 900 block of traffi c off ense and issued of North Grand Avenue. Dover Drive. a citation. He was later Sharon Elizabeth Roger Mohamed Pena taken into custody for Koehler reported harass- reported theft in the outstanding warrants, ac- ment by telephone in the 1800 of Lawrence Street. cording to a GPD media 1000 block of East High- Saul Gomez reported report. Obituaries (Continued from Page 3) Lawrence Loretto History Insinna Larry was born October 30, 1944 in Buff alo New her to the Dalmatian Res- Services York to Th omas Joseph cue of North Texas where Lawrence Loretto Insin- Insinna Sr. and Martha Ja- she worked to fi nd homes na, age 76 of Lake Kiowa, nette Taravella-Insinna. for lost and mistreated Texas passed away August Larry grew up in Tonawa- Dalmatians, including fi ve 3, 2021 and was greeted by nda NY. He graduated from the arms of our Heavenly Kenmore high school and of her own. Father. enlisted in the Air Force. He Survivors Funeral services are set served his country which Marsha is survived by for August 11 at 10am at included an 18 month tour her husband, Dana Tally of First Christian Church 401 in Vietnam. Upon return he NEW COMPETITIVE Mountain Springs, Texas; N. Dixson St. Gainesville, started his career with Amer- daughters, Danae Anne Texas 76240. A luncheon ican Airlines and retired after Tally of Th e Colony, Tex- immediately following. 36yrs as a crew chief coordi- WAGE RATES! as and April Lee Tally of A procession escorted nator. He married Deloris Denton, Texas; stepmoth- by the Patriot Guards will Ann Hanna-Cosgrove in er, Mrs. Patricia Appleby begin at 12:30 where a full 2002. Shortly thereafter he Sign-on Bonuses Brooks of Grants Pass, military graveside service accepted Jesus as his Lord will begin at 2:15pm at and Savior and was born Oregon and sister, Susan the DFW National Cem- again. After retirement he All Nursing Positions Roders of Eugene, Oregon etery 2000 Mountain bought his dream Harley and several cousins in the Creek Pkwy, Dallas, Texas Davidson motorcycle that Houston area. 75211. him and Deloris enjoyed Same Day Interviews, Same Day Hire She is preceded in death Any questions regarding taking long trips together by her parents, Roy and the service contact Meador on. He became a Patriot Anne Appleby. Funeral Home 940-665- Guard rider and took great HIRING: 4341. pride in escorting hundreds of fallen veterans. Larry and Non-Certi¿ ed Nurses Aid Deloris volunteered for the Nurse Aid Training and Competency Evaluation Program North Richland Hills police The family of Luis Martinez would like to thank department as Citizens on To obtain Certi¿ ed Nurses Aid Licensure Available everyone for the love and overwhelming support patrol. He enjoyed taking extended to our family as we dealt with the tragic their dogs Eddie and Taff y ADON – M-F 8a-5p w/ bene¿ ts offered. for walks and Golf cart rides loss of our beloved Luis. The prayers, text mes- around the lake. Larry was Certi¿ ed Nurses Aid - $500 Sign On Bonus sages, phone calls, and donations will never be for- a great man, father, hus- • 2p-10p M-F gotten. We also wish to thank El Tapatio, Sarah’s on band and friend that loved the Square, and the Cornerstone Café for the food his family dearly and always • Double weekends that they donated. All of you are in our hearts and wanted to help anyone out we deeply appreciate the outpouring of love we re- in need. He was loved by LVN/RN - $1000 Sign On Bonus ceived. Thank all of you again for everything. many and will be greatly • 2p-10p M-F missed. Survivors • Part time LVN 2p-10p Lawrence is survived by his wife Deloris Insinna • Double Weekends of Lake Kiowa, Texas; his children, Gina Rice and Part Time Positions Husband Rodney of Lake • Nursing Kiowa, Texas, Tommy In- sinna and wife Alicia of • Dietary (12p-8p,530a-130p,7a-3p) - $500 Sign On Bonus Lake Tahoe, Charles Cos- grove of Oklahoma City, • Housekeeping Neil Cosgrove and his wife Linda of Yukon, Okla- homa, Julie Seibold and husband Kevin of Lake Bridgeport, Texas; Brother Dr. Tom Insinna of East Aurora, NY, 13 grandchil- dren, several nieces and La familia de Luis Martínez quisiera agradecer a nephews and many life- todos por el amor y el abundante apoyo brindado a long friends. nuestra familia mientras lidiábamos con la trágica Preceded in Death; Fa- pérdida de nuestro amado Luis. Las oraciones, ther, Th omas Joseph In- los mensajes de texto, las llamadas telefónicas y sinna Sr., Mother, Mar- las donaciones nunca serán olvidadas. También tha Insinna, Brother, Bob queremos agradecer a El Tapatio, Sarah’s on the Insinna and Sister-in-law 1900 E California St. Square y Cornerstone Café por la comida que don- Pam Insinna. aron. Todos ustedes están en nuestros corazones y Donations apreciamos profundamente la efusión de amor que Flowers may be sent Gainesville TX 76240 to Meador funeral home recibimos. Nuevamente, gracias a todos por todo. 1204 East California St. 469-240-1065 HR ext. 1005 Gainesville, Texas 76240 The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 6 August 11, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320 Gainesville Council Sets Proposed DRY CLEAN Tax Rate; Plans Public Hearing SUPER CENTER 1001 E. California St • Gainesville • 940-665-0048 (Continued from Page 1) to complete for the year,” this year, and we will be of parttime” work, he said. M-F 7am - 7pm (In by 9 out by 6) • Sat. 9am - 2pm City Manager Barry Sul- able to move forward with “But this is to allow an offi cer they were picking livan said. He said a com- this. Freddy’s has bought entrance into the devel- CONVENIENT DRIVE-THRU up trash for no compensa- pany called “Freddy’s” has this [land] but they’ve also opment for the Klements tion and no recognition. purchased an adjoining lot pulled the permit right [property owners] because No one had asked them to on the corner of Interstate now. Th ey’re trying to co- if we want a southern en- Shirts $2.59 do the work. 35 and Wood Street. ordinate the workers and trance this is the only way Wednesday Special. Every Other Day $2.89. He said the men said “We actually told them all. Just trying to get the for them to get in there,” they saw a need and felt led they should have the foun- right materials at the right Sullivan said. “Th is is a city Dry Cleaning $3.39 to do something for their dation in before we would place with the right crews. street. It’s just one that has community. start doing this,” Sullivan Th ey’re struggling a little never been paved before. Most Garments. Some Exceptions Apply. Next, the council voted said. “Th ey are looking bit with that but here is So it is our right-of-way. to approve a change order right now to being able to our opportunity to move We’re working on all that.” Jeans $4.89 for SUMP K to add Wood start in October… I recom- forward with Wood Street Sullivan also noted the Street development at a mend if we want to move if y’all would so choose.” street is a potential access Cowboy Starched. cost of $125,143.88. Th e forward with doing Wood Sullivan also noted Fred- to the city’s transfer sta- land is being developed Street that we do this as a dy’s is a fast food restaurant tion. Comforters $27.09 north of Rumpy’s on Inter- change order and add the whose off erings include All councilmembers Down Comforters $36.05. state Highway 35. street…Th is is specifi cally burgers and ice cream. Jobs were present for Tuesday’s “Th is is one of our goals in our goals that we set for available will include “a lot meeting. Always Military, Police and Fire Uniforms Cleaned FREE! Nextlink Donates to Abigail’s Arms www.drycleansupercenter.com Prices Valid thru August 31, 2021. GAINESVILLE - Nextlink support the agency’s mis- campaign.” staff to seek out local orga- Internet presented a $500 sion in the Cooke County According to a news nizations to support their donation Th ursday, August community by participat- release CEO, Bill Baker, mission and eff orts with a 5 to Abigail’s Arms to help ing in the “Giving Back encourages the Nextlink donation and a collected contribution from the lo- cal offi ce. Th e Nextlink team is honored to present Abi- gail’s Arms - Cooke Coun- ty Family Crisis Center, with a donation so that they may continue to ful- fi ll their mission: To create a safer future by empower- ing families and inspiring change in our communi- ties through education and awareness. Th ey pro- vide services for domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, neglect, and more. An emergency shel- ter is open to victims who are fl eeing and need a safe space to recover, the release stated. Abigail’s Arms also providse a 24-hour hot line, crisis intervention and support, counseling and life skills, safety plan- Cooke County Resource ning, fi nancial goal setting, parenting and healthy rela- Coalition Created to tionship groups. Help Th ose in Need Take the First Step COOKE COUNTY – City of Gainesville, and lo- non-profi t charitable or- Select local agencies and cal organizations to work ganizations, and local Toward a Better You government organizations together to build relation- churches. Th e CCRC cre- have united to work to- ships within the commu- ated a brochure of some gether in a more collab- nity and meet the unique key resources that agencies orative manner after an needs of families and indi- and government offi cials insightful meeting that viduals in our area. will be able to hand out TREATMENT included a group of con- Community partner- to anyone in need of assis- Bone and joint cerned leaders in Cooke ships connect individu- tance. To learn more about SDLQFDXVHGE\ County; all with a goal als and their families to CCRC, please contact DFXWHWUDXPD in mind to help prevent resources that include United Way at (940) 665- or overuse. homelessness and im- government agencies, 1793. prove the community re- sources available to those in need. 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COOKE COUNTY – were reported to the substance less than 200 Offi cers investigated an Th e following incidents Cooke County Sheriff ’s grams in the 1300 block incident of manufacture/ Offi ce. of North I-35. delivery of a controlled Offi cers investigated an An incident of theft of substance less than 200 incident of manufacture/ property less than $750 grams in the 100 block of delivery of a controlled was reported at County South Dixon Street. company wide garage sale substance less than 200 Road 346 and County grams in the 500 block of Road 381. Arrest Log North Denison Street. Hughlen Wayne Kyle Austin Avery Von- Children’s Clothing Electronics Furniture Offi cers investigated an reported the theft of a fi re- drakk, 25, obstructed view incident of possession of arm in the 100 block of through windshield, de- Jewelry a controlled substance less Cocopa Cove. fective equipment 9 third Clothing Fishing Items than one gram in the 1400 Offi cers investigated an row brake light). block of West Highway 82. incident of manufacture/ Jeremy James Gil- Household Items Shoes Misc. Jason Paul Gerngross delivery of a controlled lette, 41, warrant stem- reported theft of less than substance less than 200 ming from manufacture/ 10 head of livestock val- grams in the 1700 block delivery of a controlled ued less than $30,000 in of North I-35. substance less than 200 SATURDAY AUGUST 14TH the 600 block of County Offi cers investigated an grams, motion to proceed Road 373. incident of possession of to adjudication. Caleb James Martin a controlled substance less Michael Wayne Brown 7:00 AM- 10:00 AM reported fraudulent use/ than 200 grams on I-35 Jr., 35, public intoxica- possession of identifying North at exit 494. tion-pedestrian. information in the 300 Offi cers investigated an Jennifer Augusta Jeter, A portion of our proceeds will be donated to Visto & Helping Hands! block of County Road incident of failure to iden- 45, criminal mischief less 451. tify fugitive with intent to than $2,500. Offi cers investigated an give false information on Carlos Alejandro Suarez, First 100 visitors wll receive a free backpack of school supplies! incident of manufacture/ northbound I-35 and exit 21, assault causes bodily delivery of a controlled 494. injury family violence. 2 locations 1303 N I-35 2227 N FOUNDRY RD 235th District Court GAINESVILLE, TX GAINESVILLE, TX Cases Filed, Decided

COOKE COUNTY – Th e criminal matter. ship vs. Na Ma, fi nal judg- following cases were fi led Th e state of Texas vs. ment/non-jury, all other and decided in the 235th white/gold 2001 Ford family law. District Court. F-350 pickup, civil case re- Brandon Keith McPher- lated to criminal matter. son vs. Kayla Lorraine Di- Cases Filed Angela Lynne Perry vs. ann Barnes, agreed judg- Th e state of Texas vs. John Christopher Perry, di- ments, divorce. $376 US Federal Reserve vorce. Timothy Brandon Mat- notes, civil case related to kin vs. Leah Gray Matkin, criminal matter. Cases Decided agreed judgments, divorce. Th e state of Texas vs. Dientza Villa vs. Pedro Kelli Beth Mann vs. $676 US Federal Reserve Villa, divorce. Mark Gregory James, notes, civil case related to Ovation Services, LLC agreed judgments, di- criminal matter. vs. Jenny Franks, fi nal vorce. Th e state of Texas vs. judgment/non-jury, all Cooke County et al vs. $2,730 US Federal Reserve other civil cases. David Kyer, et al, default notes, civil case related to Dallas Maclin Blanken- judgments, tax cases. Sentences Issued for Felony Indictments COOKE COUNTY – Th e and fi led in the 235th Dis- fense of possession of a con- following sentences were is- trict Court. trolled substance less than sued for felony indictments Glen Sam Braudaway, 52, four grams. was convicted of the March Matthew Cain Sutton, 6, 2019 third degree felony 38, was sentenced in con- off ense of assault against a nection with the Novem- family member with prior ber 16, 2019 second degree conviction and was sen- felony off ense of possession tenced to 10 years suspend- of a controlled substance less ed time, 10 years confi ne- than 200 grams an received ment in a state jail facility, a seven years’ probation de- $1,000 fi ne, 10 years’ proba- ferred, a $1,000 fi ne plus Universal Machining Industries, Inc. tion and court costs. restitution and court costs. Cari Lynn Seidmeyer, Dustin Paul Fischer, 33, We’re Hiring! 32, was sentenced to four was convicted of the August years’ probation deferred, 7, 2020 second degree felo- UMII is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in CNC Machining and CNC a $500 fi ne plus restitution ny off ense of evading arrest and court costs in connec- or detention with a vehicle Turning for the Aerospace & Defense industry. tion with the March 6, 2019 and was sentenced to four third degree felony off ense years confi nement in a state We are looking for motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team in these areas: of possession of a controlled jail facility and court costs. substance less than four Coty Brandon Hurt, 36, gram. was convicted of the March x CNC Machinist - Setup and operation of CNC Machining Centers from 2 to 5 axis; Brandon James Nevells, 12, 2021 third degree felo- horizontal and vertical 30, was sentenced to two ny off ense of violation of a years’ probation deferred, protective order with two or x Deburr - Use manual and air-powered hand tools to remove burrs and obtain a $500 fi ne plus restitution more previous convictions customer specified finish requirement and court costs in connec- and was sentenced to three Shipping & Receiving – Perform the day-to-day activities of shipping & receiving tion with the September 2, years confi nement in a state x 209 third degree felony of- jail facility and court costs. including coordinating, prioritizing, and scheduling shipments, maintaining product quality and helping to achieve on-time delivery goals and maintain Commercial & Residential accurate inventory counts. x Assembly – Light assembly using air-powered hand tools. Full-Time - 1st & 2nd Shift positions available Benefits: x Competitive pay, dependent on experience x 401K with company match FREE MOBILE SERVICE • Insurance Claims x Health Insurance • Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee • Truck & Heavy Equipment x Dental & Vision Insurance • All Makes and Models x Life Insurance • Rock Chip Repair • Fully Insured x Vacation Pay Holiday Pay Shower & Tub Enclosures • Mirrors x Doors • Storefronts • Home Window Repair • Courteous Service • Fully Insured • Serving Cooke County and Surrounding Areas Email resume or request an application: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Apply in person at 129 S Mesquite St. Muenster, TX 76252, or contact Lisa Miller at 940-759-2430. The Weekly News 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX 8 August 11, 2021 Offi ce: 940.665.2320

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(Continued from Page 1) mittee that has made the addressing purposes. tion for November 2021 Pediatrician petition make the [public Commissioners took no election. concerned how the pro- accessible] to hearings for action on the Main Street Order of appointment Tsion Elaine Haileselassie M.D. posed ESD will aff ect tax- everyone so that even if it’s lots, the Kress building and for early voting ballot payers in the area. inside Kiowa, people living the Cooke County annex board for November 2021 “Dr. H” Th e issue won’t be voted outside of Kiowa can come, building. election. on in November. and hopefully the newspa- Commissioners ap- Rental agreement with ‘Th ere is no way we can per and the radio will have proved a motion to move Diocese of Fort Worth Harvard, B.A. have this on November’s several articles on the pros $1,250 for a survey and for use of Conrad Hall in Columbia University, M.D. ballot,” County Judge and cons, how it will aff ect processing regarding coun- Lindsay for the November Steve Starnes said. everyone 65-over, etc.….I ty radio communication 2021 general election. OVER 18 Years of Experience! He said the proposed think it is crucial that the system. Cell phone allowance for ESD would have to be media vet all of the pros Commissioners also ap- Patrol Corporal Haynes placed on the May 2022 and cons and the voting proved the following con- and Sgt. Bart Smith. Pediatric Specialty Care ballot. public is well educated pri- sent agenda. Acceptance of insurance Some commissioners or to voting.” Minutes from previous settlement of $3,724.49 Now Accepting New Patients said they have concerns A lack of volunteers is a meetings. for EMS 2021 Dodge Ram about the proposal. problem for VFDs Precinct Departmental reports ambulance involved in a Call to make an appointment “I think it will help kill 3 Commissioner Adam – Tax Assessor Collector crash July 14, 2021. volunteerism,” Precinct 4 Arendt said. “In Lindsay – June, Rural Subdivision Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance and Private Commissioner Leon Kl- [VFD] we’re in good shape, & Septic – July, Commis- Pay Accepted - M-F 8am-6pm ement said of the ESD. but it’s taken 20 years to sioner Precinct 1 – July, “I don’t think it’s an eco- get us there… It’s hard to District Clerk – July, Con- 940-665-5566 nomically feasible thing to get volunteers. I mean, in stables Precinct 1 and 2 – 836 E. California • Gainesville do. …Th is isn’t a flippant the last fi ve years we’re had July, Justices of the Peace King decision. I take it serious- maybe seven or eight vol- Precinct 1 and 2 – July, ly… Right now, there’s too unteers. Out of those seven County Clerk – July, Li- many unanswered ques- or eight, they’ve moved brary – July, Commission- tions. I understand every- on to other stuff … It is ers, Precinct 3 and 4 – July, Around body has trouble raising tough.” Compliance Offi ce – July, money… It’s a whole new He said leading tours Commissioner Precinct 2 tax.” of his fi re station, school – July, District Attorney – Town County clerk Pam Har- children often say they’d July. rison said a special election like to be fi re fi ghters, but Fiscal year 2021 budget will likely cost $7,000 to they want to be paid for amendments. by Grice King $8,000. their work. “I wish teachers Payment of monthly 5 Star Rated by CMS “I think the most impor- would teach volunteerism,” bills. tant thing in creating this Arendt said. Payroll and related ex- (Continued from Page 1) ESD is that the voting pub- In other matters, the penses. lic fully understands what commissioners approved Fees charged by sheriff donated items go to the the pros and cons are,” replat of Long Branch Es- and constable for calendar Forestburg Commu- Starnes said. “And I kind tates East, lots 2 and 3 year 2022. nity Service Club which of challenge the news me- on County Road 375 in Order of appointment oversees the Community dia to ensure that that hap- Muenster. for election judges and al- Building and the Histor- pens if in fact, it is voted Commissioners also ap- ternate judges for Novem- ic Log Cabin. to be put it on the ballot. proved naming a private ber 2021 election. Moreover I think that it is road in Precinct 2 “JRC Order of appointment ++++++++ important that the com- Ranch Court” for 9-1-1 for central counting sta- NOW OPEN FOR TOURS If you are not doing Short-Term Rehabilitation after Orthopedic Surgery anything this Saturday Outpatient Occupational and Physical Therapies night, come check out Skilled Nursing Care after Hospital Stay Movie Night at the Farm- Advance Wound Care • IV Therapies er’s Market and watch Private Medicare Suites • Respite Care Charlotte’s Web with the family. Free family fun with the movie starting at dark.

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CHILD FIND NOTICE No. PR 17994 To all Cooke County Parents IN THE ESTATE OF THELMA ELIZABETH Purpose: The purpose of this Child Find notice is to identify, locate, and evaluate children from birth to 21 HOSEA, DECEASED years of age with known or suspected disabilities who reside in and/or attend school within Gainesville ISD IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW OF COOKE boundaries. This includes all homeschool and private school students. Child fi nd is a free referral service de- COUNTY, TEXAS signed to determine whether a need for special education and related services exists. Children learn at different rates, but some children have signifi cant diffi culty in one or more areas of development. If you are concerned NOTICE TO CREDITORS your child may be learning different from others and your child lives within Gainesville ISD attendance zone, please contact Brittenie Polk at (940)612-0730. Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testa- If your child resides within the attendance zones of these Cooke County Districts of Era, Callisburg, Lindsay, mentary for the Estate of THELMA ELIZABETH HO- Muenster, Sivells Bend, Walnut Bend or Valley View, please contact Vikki Reasor at (940) 665-0773. SEA, Deceased, were issued on July 7, 2021, in Cause Parent involvement and agreement is obtained prior to any assessment. Information is confi dential and the No. PR17994, in the County Court at Law of Cooke privacy of the child and parent is protected. County, Texas, to: KIMBERLY THORNE. All persons having claims against this Estate which AVISO DE ENCUENTRO DE HIJOs is currently being administered are required to pres- To todos los padres del condado de Cooke ent them to the undersigned within the time and in the Propósito: El propósito de este aviso de Child Find es identifi car, localizar y evaluar a los niños de nacimiento manner prescribed by law. hasta los 21 años de edad con discapacidades conocidas o sospechosas que residen en y/o asisten a la escuela dentro de los límites de Gainesville ISD. Esto incluye a todos los estudiantes de escuela en casa y de escuelas c/o: LISA C. BENNETT privadas. Child Find es un servicio gratuito que es diseñado para determinar si existe una necesidad de educación Attorney at Law especial y servicios relacionados. Los niños aprenden a diferentes ritmos, pero algunos niños tienen difi cultades Adams, Bennett, Duncan & Henley signifi cativas en una o más áreas de desarrollo. Si le preocupa que su hijo pueda estar aprendiendo diferente 100 East Broadway de otros y su hijo vive dentro de la zona de asistencia a Gainesville ISD, comuníquese con Brittenie Polk al Gainesville, Texas 76240 (940)612-0730. Si su hijo reside dentro de la zona de asistencia de los siguientes distritos del Cooke. Distrito Era, Callisburg, DATED the 1st day of August, 2021. Lindsay, Muenster, Sivells Bend, Walnut Bend o Valley View, comuníquese con Vikki Reasor al (940) 665-0773. La participación y el acuerdo de los padres se obtienen antes de cualquier evaluación. La información es con- ADAMS, BENNETT, DUNCAN & HENLEY fi dencial y la privacidad del niño y el padre está protegida. By: LISA C. BENNETT 08/11 Attorney for Independent Executrix State Bar No.: 00787070 100 East Broadway Gainesville, Texas 76240 Help Wanted Telephone: (940) 668-2600 Facsimile: (940) 668-6880 Email: [email protected] Dishwasher, cook, bus K-9 Klips and Neu Ranch House is now Servers, bartenders, shift 08/11 tables. Apply in person at Kennel is seeking hiring Host/Cashier, Wait leaders. Full Time, Nights Los Mariachis, Gaines- Staff, Cooks and Dish- & Weekends. Family Full/Part Time help HATS OFF TOWING ville, 319 North Com- including Weekends washers/Busers. Apply in owned restaurant. Hours merce Street. person to 1825 E. Hwy 82, 10:30 am -11 pm. Closed 1922 Moss Lake Rd, Gainesville, TX 76240 • 02/24 and Holidays. Gainesville, TX 76240. Mondays. Call or text 940.665.8680 Students in Working 01/27 940-867-3837 or apply TDLR VSF LIC.# 0655499VSF Program Welcomed! in person. Doc’s Bar and J. R. Thompson, Inc. is now Apply In Person Church Nursery Worker. 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Apply online at: tague Counties. They VIN# 1GCDT136468284984, In Person. 1211 N Grand provide assistance with J. R. Thompson, Inc. is an Ave, Gainesville. Picked up 5/19/21 at 513 E. Broadway requested by EEO employer. 07/28 transportation, medica- Gainesville Police Department. tion reminders, groom- ing, housekeeping and Vehicles are available for sealed bid by calling (940) Apartment maintenance Now Hiring Equipment pre/post-op care. Must 665-8680 M-F from 9AM-4PM. Ends August 13, help needed. Job detail Operator with CDL and/ be 18 or older, have some 2021at 11:00 AM. includes plumbing, light or CDL Driver for Local experience with helping 08/11 carpentry, painting, land- Construction Company. seniors and providing scaping and pool mainte- Competitive Pay. Good non-medical home care. Shifts may vary depend- STATE OF TEXAS • COUNTY OF COOKE nance. Applicants must Hours. 940-736-4763 or COUNTY COURT AT LAW have reliable transporta- email jcp1000@ymail. ing on patients needs. Call tion and own hand tools. com. Or apply in person at 940-736-0496 or email 07/28 localhearts2019@gmail. IN THE ESTATE OF CARL JACK ROACH SR Salary based on expe- PR18010 rience. Please contact 2227 Foundry Road, com. Gainesville, TX 76240 07/14 Cody at 940-727-9379 or CITATION BY PUBLICATION email resume to codym- J. R. Thompson, Inc. is [email protected] 08/04 now accepting applica- To all persons interested in the Estate of CARL JACK tions for HEAVY EQUIP- ROACH SR: MENT OPERATOR. Ap- The Weekly News Classi- On 7/29/2021, CARL JACK ROACH JR fi led fi eds. 940.665.2320. plications may be picked up at Martin Quarry 450 an Application to Determine Heirship & for Letters of Rock Quarry Road (940) Independent Administration in Cause No. PR18010 in Callisburg ISD Is Cur- the County Court at Law of Cooke County, Texas. rently Accepting Applica- 995-2245, Saint Jo, TX, Mitchell Quarry 8368 S tions For Custodial Posi- Said Application to Determine Heirship & for Let- tions. Applications Are FM 373 (940) 759-2294, OPENINGS: ters of Independent Administration may be heard and Available At The Callis- Muenster, TX, Bridgeman x Cook *Sign on Bonus* acted upon by said court after 10 o’clock a.m. on the burg ISD Administration Quarry 18090 Bridgemn Apply Online: x Housekeeper fi rst Monday next after the expiration on ten days from Offi ce Located At 148 Road (580) 564-7477, www.muensterhospital.com x Nurse Aide the date of publication of this citation. Dozier St. Callisburg, TX. Kingston, OK. or at our x Phlebotomist (PRN) 76240. You May Con- fi main of ce 3500 N. x Registered Nurse All persons interested in said estate are hearby cited tact Cory Huddleston @ Grand Ave. (940) 665- x Medical Laboratory Technician to appear before said court by fi ling a written answer 940-736-4167 With Any 2533, Gainesville, TX. x Medical Technologist contesting said should they desire to do so. Questions About The Po- J. R. Thompson, Inc. is an sitions. x Revenue Integrity Director 02/17 EEO employer. x Human Resources Director Given under my hand and seal of offi ce in Cooke County, Texas, this 30th day of July, 2021.

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