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Over $50k stolen from Linden ATM By Shawn Larson The Linden Police Department reported that “on January 17, 2021, Sunday morning, at approximately 03:20 a.m., a burglary occurred at the Texar ATM lo- cated on US Hwy. 59 in Linden, TX.” “Officers arrived on the scene and observed a Ford F350, white in color, in front of the ATM with a chain attached to the back of it, the chain was used to pull the vault door off of the ATM allowing the suspects access to the money boxes inside.” According to the Linden press release “The F350 See ATM page 8

Suspect in custody for church vandalism, theft Photo by Amy Anderson Photography By Lacy Gross Ted Thompson, Green Bay Packers Jonathan Hamilton, General Manager, August 9, 2010 33, of Linden, was arrested Friday night by Hughes Springs police in connection FROM ATLANTA TO GREEN BAY with recent church vandalism incidents in Cass County. Authorities in Cass Thompson lives his dream county had been looking for two weeks for a man seen on security video burglarizing Hughes Springs By Tim Emmons, Kate Stow, Gordon Pynes Although he wasn’t drafted, Thompson did play profes- Missionary Baptist church who is suspected of break- It’s rare when a human being overcomes a “one in a mil- sional football in the NFL and achieved truth to his proph- ing into over a half dozen churches. lion chance”. ecy some 30 years earlier when the Green Bay Packers hired “Several churches here in Hughes Springs, Avinger, For many, chasing a dream is just that…a dream. him as their General Manager. Linden, back toward Atlanta and the New Colony Ted Thompson, however, ended his chase with his dream Thompson fulfilled his dreams on his journey through area,” said Hughes Springs police chief Randy Ken- job and “one in a million chance” in hand. life. nedy. A former standout athlete for the Atlanta Rabbits, he not His life-long journey ended Wednesday, Jan. 20, when he A traffic-stop in Hughes Spring led to Hamilton’s only had dreams of playing professionally, but had a goal passed away just three days after his 68th birthday. arrest where a flashlight and pry bar used were dis- in mind to become the general manager for the Green Bay Looking back at his journey’s beginning, Thompson was See VANDALISM page 5 Packers or New York Yankees. See THOMPSON page 8 Hicks appraises new role as chief By Lacy Gross Reserved in her demeanor, Lacy understands the accountability of her Most people would agree that re- modestly gives an account of her du- position. ceiving mail from the appraisal dis- ties to a multitude of bodies, includ- “It is important to me for the county trict isn’t much cause for celebration. ing the taxpayers of Cass County and to know that I’m here, I’m an involved The envelopes are opened with bated stresses the importance of good work- chief appraiser and that I will still be breath and seldom is there a call made ing relationships with her staff--all of involved in all areas of the office.” in response to convey approval for a which is a delicate balancing act and When asked what inspired her to job well done. not for the faint of heart. put in for the job, she said she felt the What typically follows for the Cass “I have to do what is right by the opening was a call to duty. County Appraisal District is a rash of taxpayer and the county, and right “I felt it was my obligation…to my calls from aggravated property owners now my focus is making sure that this employees, for them to have a leader who are desperate to understand the office is being operated correctly, to get and somebody who is going to work numbers and dispute the assessments things lined out to where they need to for them, for the district, for the enti- they see as unfair. Many of those same be”, she said, “I am dedicated to being ties, for the board and the taxpayers.” people would be intimidated to take a fiscally conservative while also en- And she’s not going anywhere. Lacy job where they are tasked to determine suring this office has the resources it understands that the taxpayers of Cass property values and bear the news to needs to function efficiently.” County have an investment in her too. its owners, but not Lacy Hicks, Cass In order to be an effective appraiser With turnover having been an issue in County Appraisal District’s newest and chief appraiser, according to Lacy, the past, she is working to invest in her chief appraiser. one must be receptive to a property current staff as well as prospective staff Formerly the deputy chief apprais- owner’s criticisms and willing to work to keep them in Cass County. er and veteran field appraiser for Cass with the owner for solutions. “When someone leaves for an ap- County, Lacy acknowledges that the “My door is always open to the citi- praisal district in another county, they district doesn’t hold much favor in zens of Cass County”, she said. take that investment with them”, she the eyes of the public which is why Born and raised in Linden, Lacy has said. she accepted the promotion from the worked for the appraisal district for Her current staff, a solid mix of district’s board of directors earlier this more than 10 years and has a “vested seasoned professionals and those just month. She hopes to change that. interest” in the district. Moreover, she See HICKS page 5

McClure takes on new role Obituaries JOURNAL-SUN JOURNAL-SUN $1.00 In 2011 Atlanta hired a new Athletic Director which knew Ted Thompson Richard Pyle 306 W. Main St • Atlanta, TX 75551 the immense pride Rabbit athletes and fans display ... Danny Hurt James Walker Hours: M-Th 8:30-5; F 8:30-4 903 796 7133 [email protected] PAGE 3 PAGE 6B 2 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Kevin Rahm: This ‘Mad Man’ just wants to keep working By Kate Stow He changed his major to drama and in 1994 won the ta classmate, Eric Cain, “I was the biggest Mad Men Fan. Kevin Rahm doesn’t want to be a star; he just wants to be Irene Ryan Award for best college actor. In 1995 he won his I watched every episode on Netflix. I was so bummed out an actor with a steady gig. first role in a USA Movie of the Week titled Out of Annie’s when I got to the last episode that I actually read the credits. “I’m lucky in the sense that I haven’t become famous,” he Past. Then, in 1996, he decided to leave BYU for the Holly- I was floored when I discovered that Kevin was one of the said, going on to explain that “being a star isn’t a goal, but wood Hills and an acting career. Kevin auditioned and won main characters. I wonder if I would have viewed the show I love being an actor. I’ve consistently been working on TV several parts in both movies and TV series, but in 1999 the differently had I shows – which is a pleasant problem to have – and there is one that gave him a reason to quit waiting tables was the TV “I met Kevin Rahm in 1987 in Ms. Sue Tomberlain’s nothing better for an actor than knowing you have a sum- series, Everything’s Relative. Speech and Drama Class when he moved to Atlanta from mer off when you know you have a good job waiting.” “Before that I had played a Trill in Star Trek: Deep Bossier, La.,” said another classmate, Natalie Scott. “My The 1989 Atlanta High School graduate ended up on the Space Nine - which was really cool - besides dozens of other friends and I were intimidated by him because he was from small screen, by way of a drama class at Brigham Young characters in shows and movies” he said. Those other shows the big city; so we made up contests with him. We always University. “I was studying pre-law, thinking I wanted to include Beverly Hills 90210, Touched By An Angel, Silk won because he didn’t know he was playing. We became be a lawyer. Then I realized I just wanted to act on LA Law.” Stalkings, and many more. good friends and had a great time participating in UIL One When his role in Everything’s Relative Act Play competitions. We mostly made fun of each other ended after four episodes, he was given the and goofed around, but he was clearly more talented than role of Dr. Danny Kozak on Jesse, a TV se- the rest of us. I saw him perform on stage in LA about 20 ries starring Christina Applegate. Since that years ago, and he was charmed. Obviously, Ted in Mad Men show, Kevin has seamlessly rolled through is my favorite character of his, but his theatre performances parts in Judging Amy (Kyle McCarty), Des- are special. My son is pursuing acting now. Kevin has been perate Housewives (Lee McDermott), Mad very kind in advising me on protocol of auditions and act- Men (Ted Chaough), Bates Motel (Bob Par- ing terms. I am so happy to have known him back then. He is), Madame Secretary (Mike B) and Fox is a generous friend and accomplished actor.” TV’s Lethal Weapon (Captain Brooks Av- Of all the characters he has had the opportunity to play, ery). Sprinkled throughout those recurring Kevin says his role as Lee McDermott on Desperate House- roles are guest-starring roles in Grey’s Anat- See RAHM page 8 omy, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, Friends, Scrubs, and The Mentalist, to name a few. His 20+ movie credits include Alfie, LA Blues, Night- crawler, and Clinical. Even though Kevin has been acting steady since 1995, not many people in At- lanta, Texas realized just who they were seeing on their screen. According to Atlan-

Courtesy Photos Photo 1: Kevin Rahm hams it up on the red carpet. Photo 2: Kevin (far right) poses with other Atlanta High School graduates before the ceremony in 1989.Photo 3: Kevin poses with wife Amy and daughter Hunter in 2020 at the red carpet entrance to The Rahm Celebrity Fundraiser last year. Photo 4: Kevin (far left) plays Mike B. on Madame Secretary with Tea Leone (far right) and Tim Daly (center). And photo 5: Kevin (center) as Ted Chaough on Madmen, which can be seen on the AMC streaming channel.

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Atlanta AD McClure takes on new role By Tim Emmons mold young minds and athletes.” [email protected] McClure went back to school and acquired all he need- In 2011 Atlanta hired a new Athletic Director which ed to become a coach. knew the immense pride Rabbit athletes and fans display. After coaching at Pittsburg High School McClure In a way Coach Matt McClure was coming home. moved onto Killeen High School where he coached under Last Thursday, Jan. 21, it was announced via KPYN ra- his high school coach Jerry Bomar. dio that McClure was stepping aside from the AD position After coaching at Grand Prairie High School McClure and accepting a new role within the Atlanta ISD admin- made his way back to northeast Texas as the defensive co- istration. ordinator at Texas High. The McClure family has been a staple in Atlanta for The Tigers won a state championship in 2002. many years. McClure loved coaching and learning from mentors McClure attended elementary through high school as such as Bomar and Barry Norton but yearned to be an a Rabbit and graduated in 1986. In high school he was a athletic director. multi-sport athlete who played both baseball and football. In 2011 the AD/HC job was open and McClure felt a After graduation he attended East Texas Baptist Univer- draw to apply. sity (ETBU) where he played baseball all four years. McClure got the job and went to work. During his time at ETBU McClure made Academic In his 10 years, the Rabbit football team made it to the All-Conference, earned All-Conference honors and grad- fourth round of the state playoffs three times, made the uated on the Dean’s List with honors. playoffs seven years and made it to area five years. He graduated with a business degree and played semi- McClure was named northeast Texas Coach of the Year pro baseball in Nashville. in 2015, has overseen boys’ and girls’ state championships While on the business route in life McClure couldn’t in track and oversaw the school’s first powerlifting state shake the desire to become a coach. champion Alvin Battle in 2015. He was once quoted saying, “Although I was looking for In his 10 years, 58 student-athletes signed to further a job in business I had a deep desire to coach. I was told their education in college. to go into business because it would be more profitable. The student-athletes have signed to several colleges Looking back now coaching isn’t the richest job but you ranging from Missouri to Houston, to Oklahoma State to reap the benefits of rich in other ways like being able to Rice to Kentucky. MATT MCCLURE

In the pen next door to Shorty lives an unusual white before giving up on any of them. Sadly, she often has to be donkey, along with another short donkey. Just across the the bad guy when pet owners aren’t responsible enough to dirt road a pair of miniature horses have a space large spay and neuter their furbabies. There is surely no doubt enough to race each other in laps around their shed. that each of these animals know they were loved and cared A trio of dogs follows Mitzi everywhere she goes, lean- for by at least one very compassionate human. ing into her when she stops for even a second. The senior German Shepherd Name: named Adolph has hip trouble that gives Mitzi Francis the allusion that he is sashaying away from you rather than trotting. Town: A brown and white medium-sized Bloomburg mixed female is Adolph’s best friend but is currently occupied with babysitting At the age of three, Mitzi Frances already knew she loved a newcomer to the farm. Lulu, a young horses, and she even has the picture to prove it: a miniature female Mitzi recently picked up, appears version of herself in a red frilly dress is perched bareback to be a pit mix with a beautiful coat of atop her Grandpa’s plow horse. maple colored brindle, and sad pup- “I loved getting on Grandpa’s horse after he plowed – I py-dog eyes to match. rode it all over the yard, all by myself,” she recalls. “I don’t “If I don’t find a home for her soon, know why I’m so dressed up, or how Momma got me into I’m going to have to get her euthanized,” that dress, though!” Mitzi says sadly. “I can’t keep every sin- Born in McLeod in 1964, Mitzi and her twin brother gle one of them. But she’s a good dog Marty graduated from McLeod High School in 1983. She and she deserves a chance.” played on the girls basketball team, and proudly shows the And that, in a nutshell, is why Mitzi photo of herself, #21, poised in midair with the ball headed is so passionate about the animals she for nothing but net. Her athletic phase lasted until just a few years ago. Start- ing out in a local girls softball league, then moving into a co-ed league, Mitzi travelled to tournaments all over Texas and Arkansas, collecting trophies along the way. “I started playing softball in a league here when I was 13 and I just kept on playing,” she said. “I started out at third base, but when my arm started acting up I moved to second base; then first base, then hindcatcher. When I quit I was the pitcher.” These days Mitzi chases wayward animals rather than a softball but make no mistake that she is just as passionate about it. She has been known to take pets away from abu- sive owners, and she isn’t afraid to tell you what she thinks. As an employee of the Queen City Water Department, she works at the wastewater treatment plant and doubles as dogcatcher. The town of Bloomburg uses her as contract labor to keep their streets free of strays. On weekends, the Queen City calls roll over to the Atlanta Police Department dispatcher. Mitzi is in a state of perpetual on-call duty; the animals do take up a good portion of her time. Mitzi lives alone in a farmhouse situated among many barns and sheds on a rural blacktop road just outside of Bloomburg. The land belongs to the James Brooks family, who has kept Mitzi continuously hired for many years as caretaker of the old horse farm. The fences may no longer hold thoroughbreds, but the donkeys and miniature horses she has collected are no less deserving of the royal treatment Mitzi lavishes on them. Shorty, the 23-year old miniature donkey, has his own re- tirement suite – a roomy fenced-in grassy area with a hay- filled lean-to for shelter on rainy days. is called to collect. She does absolutely everything possible NOTICE FOR SALE: As an “essential service industry” during the 122 W. HOUSTON ST. COVID-19, we provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, LINDEN and essential operation of residences, (CASS COUNTY SUN BLDG) essential activities, and essential businesses. With that being stated, we would like to continue to at least treat the outside of your structures to continue pest control boundaries.

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Lawmakers start $7 billion away from target Texas House and Sen- additional $920 million to ate leaders appear to agree address projected caseload Linden is doing great, we just got word that we have been on their proposed budgets. growth. awarded a $500,000 Downtown Revitalization through Next, they just have to figure “The decisions we make Texas Department of Agriculture. It will extend and con- out how to cut $7.2 billion. during the 87th legisla- nect existing sidewalks and repair roads where sidewalk Senate Finance Chair Jane tive session will have last- work is being done. Nelson, R-Flower Mound, ing effects on the future of $500,000 sounds like a lot of money but with the design worked with Lt. Gov. Dan our state, which is why the and grant requirements it will not go as far as people imag- Patrick to propose a state budget of $119.7 billion in gen- House will work to improve our business climate, foster ine. The plan is in the works right now and there have al- eral funds. House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, pro- economic prosperity, and do what’s right for our students,” ready been public meetings on the Grant areas. The City posed the same budget figure, indicating a collaborative Phelan said. will be required to have a $75,000 match to this Grant. As spirit at the start of the 87th session. with all Grants it will be about a year before the work be- That spirit will be tested as legislators try to meet Comp- Strawberry fields forever gins. Linden and our momentum in upgrading our system troller Glen Hegar’s budgeted revenue forecast of $112.5 You don’t find many strawberry fields in Texas, but that is still being recognized by the State. billion. could change if a seed planted by the Texas Department of Our General Land Office grant that will be replacing “We have many tools available to balance this budget, Agriculture takes root. major culverts near the park and stopping the erosion and which will require us to re-establish our priorities, stretch The department has awarded a second grant to the Texas flash flooding going on is now awaiting a change to be ap- every dollar and find more efficient ways to deliver ser- A&M AgriLife Extension Service to research and test how proved. We will start work as soon as the change is ap- vices,” Nelson said in a statement. the state’s farmers can make more money growing straw- proved, and the construction should take about six months. Among the priorities she set: berries. This summer we will bid and start our water upgrade we • Maintaining the education funding increases and teach- Leading the project is AgriLife extension’s Russ Wallace, right now are going through the finance phase. We will get er pay raises established in 2019, including $3.1 billion to a horticulturist in Lubbock. You might call him the John $1.4M in a Grant and apply for $2.8M in a bond secured fund enrollment growth for public education and $1 billion Lennon of Texas strawberries. through our water sales. in additional state aid related to property tax compression “We’re extremely excited about what we’ve learned thus This project will take a year and a half to complete and in the 2022-23 biennium. far to successfully grow strawberries in Texas and increase we will get both a new large well and new water tower. The • $5 billion for payroll growth and continued reforms to profitability,” Wallace said in an AgriLife news release. “This renovation of the distribution system will both cut leaks the Teacher Retirement System passed last session. is the next step in our ongoing research where we’ll be do- drastically and eliminate most of the iron pipes from our • $8.1 billion to fund higher education institution for- ing more work with shading trials, fine-tuning fertilization system that allow iron rust and taste in our system. We mulas. and additional work with herbicides.” will also be able to better regulate our pressure even in the • Combined projected funding of $8 billion for mental Strawberries have some juicy potential as a specialty crop higher areas of town. health across 24 state agencies, including an increase of because consumers have shown an increasing hunger for I will be retiring from the City Administrator position $19.5 million to maintain operations for the Texas Child locally grown produce, ag experts say, although they don’t the end of January. The City Council is currently looking Mental Health Care Consortium; more than $1 million in often use bad puns. for a replacement. I will continue to ensure the City func- new funding to create a peer-to-peer counseling network One of the research sites is Atascosa County’s Poteet, the tions continue until a replacement is found. and increase access to licensed mental health providers for self-proclaimed strawberry capital of Texas. Poteet Straw- I am not going anywhere, Brenda and I love living in Lin- Texas Law Enforcement Officers; and $145 million to con- berry Festival organizers recently announced the event will den. We are going to get going on finishing our ranch and tinue community mental health grant programs. go on April 9-11. some other projects I have put on hold while I was taking • $352.6 million for women’s health programs, including Some readers of the festival’s Facebook page criticized this five-year detour in my retirement plan. Brenda and I the continuation of the Healthy Texas Women program’s the move as having the potential to spread COVID-19 fast- are just ready for more time together at home. Thank you enhanced postpartum care services implemented by the er than jam on toast. so much for your support and assistance over the last five Legislature last session. Festival organizers responded that “we’ve been working years. • $57.6 million to continue fighting human trafficking and hoping for a blessing that we can continue, within al- through prevention, detection, victim services and the jus- lowable restrictions or capabilities, but still continuing as tice system. possible. We hope all goes well.” • $1.3 million to perform necessary maintenance on the With your permission, gentle readers, we’ll close here Texas Election Administration Management System, which with this Beatles’ opening stanza and try to leave you with manages voter registration in Texas. a song in your heart: • $39.1 million in new appropriations to fortify security Let me take you down at the Texas Capitol, including additional troopers and en- ’Cause I’m going to Strawberry Fields hanced safety measures. Nothing is real • $30.4 billion to the Texas Department of Transporta- And nothing to get hung about Bessie Coleman had said as a child that she wanted to make tion to address the state’s transportation needs, including Strawberry Fields forever something of herself. For an African-American at the turn of $26.4 billion dedicated for highway planning, design, con- the century, there were few opportunities for that to happen. struction and maintenance. Chris Cobler is a board member and past president of the With the invention of airplanes, she found a magnificent new Phelan’s statement indicated the same support for pub- Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. He welcomes calling as the first African-American woman to become a pi- lic education and also included an appropriation of $74.2 email at [email protected]. Veteran journalist Gary lot. As a famous stunt pilot in the 1920s, she toured the coun- billion for the Texas Medicaid program, including $27.4 Borders will be taking over the “Capital Highlights” column try, and all eyes looked skyward to see her perform. billion in general revenue.The House version includes an starting next week as Cobler embarks on a new challenge. Coleman was born outside Atlanta, in deep East Texas, in January 1892 in a one-room cabin. She was the twelfth of thir- teen children in a family of sharecroppers. Her father was part black and part Cherokee and her mother was a former slave. Paddie’s legislative update At the age of two, the family moved to Waxahachie, where she would attend school. She would walk four miles to the one- By Chris Paddie cess works to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and account- room school where she developed a talent for math. Her fa- State Representative District 9 ability of our state agencies. ther, however, left for Oklahoma when she was seven for work Last week, we started the 87th Legislature. Like many things As we move through the 140-day legislative session, I look and never returned. this past year, the swearing-in ceremony was far different than forward to updating you about the goings-on in Austin and She later took her life savings and enrolled at what was then past years and saw the legislative session open with less pag- about the legislation that I am authoring to help make our called Oklahoma Colored Normal and Agricultural School eantry. Regardless of the circumstances, I am always honored government operate more efficiently and to better serve you, (present-day Langston University). She had to quit after her to represent East Texas in the Legislature and will continue to the citizens. first semester. In 1916, she moved to Chicago with a couple ofwork hard to bring our East Texas values to Austin. I want to encourage you to reach out to me about issues her brothers. She picked up a job as a manicurist. As World The first act of the House of Representatives was to unani- that concern you or ideas for legislation that would help make War I progressed, she was mesmerized by the daring tales of mously elect Rep. Dade Phelan of Beaumont as Speaker of the Texas an even better place to live. I can be reached at 512-463- World War I fighter pilots that were told by returning veterans. House. I am proud to support and work with Speaker Phelan 0556 or [email protected]. She also began hearing about women getting their own pilots as he leads the House as we address the many pressing issues In addition, my district director, Joe Buck Crisp, will be licenses in France and began dreaming of her own career as a facing Texas. spending time each month in every county to meet with you pilot. Coleman took up a second job and started saving her We also had the final meeting of the Sunset Advisory Com- about legislative concerns and to help with issues you may be money. mission where we voted on several recommendations to re- having with the state government. Harriet Quimby of Michigan became the first American form and streamline state agencies, reduce entire licenses and Please contact our Marshall office at 903-935-1141 to find woman pilot in 1911. Dozens more women had become pilots reduce requirements for continuing licenses. The Sunset pro- out when he will be in your town. since that time. But there were no opportunities for minority women to even enter flight schools. She talked to some local businessmen who suggested she take flight lessons in France. After getting extra funds from local benefactors, she left for France in 1920. In June 1921, she gained her pilots license, the first African-American or Native American woman ever to receive a license. The news was met with considerable ac- claim in the United States. She spent the next year working on further pilot training. The airplanes at the time were primitive, often single-pro- peller biplanes with wood frames overlaid with cloth bodies. SUBSCRIBE TODAY! The open-air cockpits had room for only one or two people. The engines were underpowered and stalled often. The dan- gers were obvious, but the risk made it all the more tempting 903.796.7133 for those early pilots willing to defy gravity and sail among the clouds. The plane Coleman used most often was the JN-4 “Jenny” biplane. There were few occupations for pilots at the time, especially for women. The Army Air Corps and Naval Air Corps were

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starting out, have transi- Brittney Hearn. before she was elected as well deserved it.” tioned with ease. A customer service repre- the chief, we all went to her Lacy Hicks, Cass Coun- “They’ve always kind of sentative who came aboard with problems or questions. ty Appraisal District’s new Chamber seen me as their boss…I’m in 2019, Brittney says she When she doesn’t know chief appraiser, is a fiscal going to delegate, but I’m enjoys meeting with cus- the answer to a question conservative who values to- not going to delegate every- tomers face to face and as- (which is not often) then tal transparency and strong Chat thing. I’m going to do what I pires to have the work ethic she will find the correct leadership. with Miranda can and pull as much weight of her new boss. Her con- answer” Brittney said. “She Her knowledge and te- as possible so that I’m not fidence in Lacy’s ability to also knows what needs to nacity are on display at 502 Transitions can be scary, exciting, hard, seamless, lengthy, just a body in this chair. lead is endearing. be taken care of and is for- North Main Street in Lin- quick and so many other possible scenarios. We are in a time There’s too much work in “[Lacy] knows Cass mulating us plans to get den where she routinely of transition at our office; though there are many words that this county for that.” County like the back of her whipped back in shape. I guides the public, her staff describe how the changes have felt at different moments - Upon entering the ap- hand…she is a workhorse believe that the board made and pesky reporters to un- overall spirits are high and great things are taking place. praisal district’s office, the but also human and is a de- the best decision in hiring derstanding how all of it As the chapter of 2020 neared its conclusion, another first face one sees belongs to voted mom and wife. Even her for the position as she works. chapter was coming to an end for several of our long time Board Members including Robin Betts, Randal Wilson Vandalism FROM PAGE 1 and Clay Collins. The chapter of working as a Chamber staff member was also ending for our Office Manager, Kali covered. He was also still no one would be there to al,” said Missionary Baptist sacking offices and breaking Rushing (in October), and shortly after, our Communica- wearing the same identifi- identify him. pastor Michael Stewart. into a vending machine. tions Manager, Kendell Wolfe (in December.) able clothing. Security video shows a Kennedy said this inci- We think that there was Not only would we be looking for two new Chamber em- “What really caught the suspect apparently vandal- dent brought other break- an accomplice because we ployees, but also, a total of five new members on our Board officers’ attention was that izing the inside of the ‘Mis- ins to light. Investigators don’t think he was there of Directors - almost half the board. We saw the turnover as Hamilton was still wearing sionary Baptist Church’ in believe the same suspect alone,” Kennedy said. an opportunity to really evaluate our strengths and weak- a muscle shirt, the same Hughes Springs. did the same thing at Tur- Detectives in Cass Coun- nesses and be strategic moving forward into 2021. shirt in the video,” Kennedy “When I got down there, key Creek Baptist Church. ty are investigating nu- In 2020, Jill Crock- said. I found that it was more “Apparently this has merous cases of vandal- er was serving the fi- Police say Hamilton was than just a break in, the of- been going on for a week ism and thefts at several nal year of her term seen wearing a hockey mask fices there and several other now because there are churches. Churches in Lin- on our Chamber in the security video as he rooms had been trashed. several churches here in den, Hughes Springs and Board of Directors. ransacked the churches, We’re not sure what the Cass County that have had Avinger have all been van- Even before Jill was something he later discard- motivation is,” said Hughes the same damage done to dalized earlier this month. appointed to the ed. Springs police chief Randy them,” Kennedy says. Hamilton remains in the Chamber Board, “He got rid of the hockey Kennedy. The suspect hid his face Cass County jail charged she had attended mask as soon as he found Church members found by wearing an old-style with possession of a con- many of our events out that we put it on Face- that there was more than hockey goalies mask, pos- trolled substance and bur- through her former book and Channel 7 News,” vandalism, there was an up- sibly helpful in identifying glary. positions at Wood- said Kennedy, “We were setting theft. him. Anyone with any infor- forest Bank, Century able to identify some tat- “The most disturbing The suspect destroyed a mation on the vandalism 21, and TEXAR. From ribbon cuttings and business-af- toos on his chest area and thing was that not only were security camera then broke that occurred at the Hughes ter-hours events to putting on her dancing shoes at the neck area.” all the offices trashed, but through a back door. Ac- Springs Missionary Baptist Steven Smith Memorial Cruise Night, Jill’s smiling face According to investiga- the individual took money cording to the churches vid- Church is urged to call the and warm personality have been an established part of our tors, Hamilton admitted that was set aside or desig- eo time stamp, he was there Hughes Springs Police De- chamber scene for several years. targeting churches because nated for, someone’s funer- for almost six hours, ran- partment at (903) 639-2621. The morning Kali announced to our Board of Directors that she would be resigning as office manager, I remem- ber looking across the room at Jill’s face and thinking how Texas FROM PAGE 4 lucky we would be to hire her. I knew that at the time she was working as a personal trainer and the owner of her still very small and would not across the country. las. Wills had to land several streets for her near their air- business, Yoga with Jill Nicole, but I thought she might admit women. The U. S. Post- “In the air is the only place times for repairs, but man- ports in the coming decades. be interested in our office manager position since it was a al Service had its air mail pro- free from prejudice,” Cole- aged to deliver the JN-4. On The Aerospace Education part time schedule. I knew Jill to be a people-person and gram in effect before World man often said. In the air, April 30, she and Wills took Foundation in New York of- with her banking background, probably familiar with office War I, but it would not hire pilots can only rely on their off on a test flight. Unknown fers the Bess Coleman Schol- manager responsibilities. After reaching out to her, we set women pilots. Passenger air training, instincts, and de- to either one, a wrench had arship for students interested an interview with our chairman and vice chair. Jill was in- service was still in its infancy, termination, qualities that been left inside the engine in aviation careers. In 1995, terested, and to be honest, it seemed meant to be. She start- and the major airlines would that do not know skin color assembly. During the flight, the U. S. Postal Service is- ed the next week. not be formed for several or gender. She gave presen- the wrench came loose, dam- sued a stamp in her honor. Fast forward to present day, and things are going well! Jill more years. Most air travel tations at African-American aging the internal controls. The Cedar Hill Independent is settled in as office manager and will actually be working in the 1920s, in fact, was by churches and schools, urging The plane suddenly went School District opened Bes- five days per week now instead of just three. Because of Jill’s Zeppelin airship rather than other African-American men into an uncontrolled spin, sie Coleman Middle School background in marketing and even broadcasting roles, she airplanes. and women to get involved in plummeting to the ground. in 2006. will be expanding her duties beyond the “tag desk” (vehicle The best option, and the aviation. She openly talked Coleman was thrown out of Perhaps the most fitting registration renewals) and getting more involved with our most visible, was the air show. about one day opening a flight the plane, falling to her death. tribute came decades af- chamber members and promoting our events. Jill is dili- Airplanes were not yet two school for African-Ameri- Wills desperately fought the ter her death. In 1992, Dr. gent, enthusiastic, and positive; we know she will be up to decades old, and millions cans. controls to no avail. He died Mae Jemison, the first Af- task. were fascinated by the new By 1926, Coleman was still when the plane crashed mo- rican-American woman in Our 2021 Chamber Board Chairperson, Dr. Adam Cox invention and the sight of performing air shows and ments later. space, carried a small picture of Family Eye Care Clinic, is filling big shoes. Robin Betts death-defying aerial acrobat- was preparing for a perfor- The 34-year-old aviation of Coleman with her on her was sitting Chairman for several years and always served ics that air shows offered. At mance in Florida. Coleman pioneer was buried in Chica- mission aboard the space the chamber well, but Adam is also a tenured director with air shows, pilots would per- was unable to get a plane for go. The city and aviators alike shuttle Endeavour. A great experience from past events and great ideas for future ones. form complicated maneuvers, the next air show, where she came to honor her memory moment in exploration be- He will be a strong leader for the chamber. stuntmen would walk on the planned a spectacular para- in the years afterward. The came possible by one person Terre Gaston is our Vice-Chair, and she is another di- wings, and some would even chute jump from the plane, city named a library, a park, opening the door for others rector we have relied on many times in the past for advice, parachute out of planes. and had her publicist and and a street near O’Hare In- to follow. All eyes had turned hands-on help, connections and support. We truly have a Coleman toured the coun- mechanic, William Wills, ternational Airport for her. to the skies once again for strong team with great energy. I am proud on our board. try with air shows, billed as fly in her plane from Dal- Several other cities named Bessie Coleman. Stay tuned for big things from the chamber this year. “Brave Bessie” or “Queen Our quote of the week is, “You will keep in perfect peace Bessie.” She appeared in a those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.” silent short film in 1922. In ACROSS 43 flies high 1 2 3 4 44 _____ and effect TEXAS 1 in Castro County Isaiah 26:3 45 TXism: “plum riled” 1923, she bought her first on highway 194 5 5 TXism: “beats any- 46 official behind the CROSSWORD plane, but she was seriously plate at an Astro 6 thing I ____ saw” injured in an air show when it game, for short by Charley & Guy Orbison 6 in Starr County on 7 47 before it was the Copyright 2021 by Orbison Bros. GIVE THE GIFT THAT the Rio Grande crashed a few days later. She Congo 7 course abbr. 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 LASTS A FULL YEAR! 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COVID-19 Update

Staff Report According to the Texas Health and Human Services, “the state of Texas will receive 332,750 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from the federal government next Info for animal owners is available week. The Texas Department of State Health Services has instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention By Kate Stow tempting to help fill that advice. Posts listing lost or illness information, feral to ship those doses to 212 providers across Texas. When veterinarian Dr. void with the new Facebook found pets are welcome, as hog or invasive species erad- That includes 82 hub providers that will focus on larger Jim Kunkel died of COVID page “Cass County Animal well as cute or interesting ication sources, and snake community vaccination efforts and 130 additional provid- last fall, he left a void in our Info.” Animal Control Of- pet photos. identification are all exam- ers as Texas continues to vaccinate health care workers, res- area, in regard to animal ficer Mitzi Francis handles While the page is not in- ples of the type of infor- idents of long-term care facilities, people 65 and older, and welfare in Cass County. Not issues in Bloomburg and tended to be a marketplace, mation that can be posted. those with medical conditions that put them at greater risk only did Dr. Kunkel take Queen City. Jessie Rymel the announcement of live- Farm and animal equipment of hospitalization and death from COVID-19.” care of domestic pets, but is the Cass County Exten- stock sales are acceptable may be offered for trade or Even the rollout has started, many community health he also made house calls for sion Agent in Linden, and a as long as transactions are sale, also. clinics around the state have not seen the vaccine according large farm animals and had horse trainer. negotiated off the page, in For more information, go to Chief Operating Officer Keith Creel. Mr. Creel explained extensive experience with The page is designed to be private. to the Facebook page and that they were diligently trying to get the vaccines as quick- exotics. an information outlet where Owners looking for either post your inquiry or ly as possible to our community. Two women at opposite anyone may post animal breeder sources, grooming send a message to Mitzi and That he is in constant communication with state agencies sides of the county are at- related questions or offer and feeding tips, disease or Jessie. to help ensure people in our area have the availability of the vaccine soon. In addition to the first doses mentioned above, “the state is ordering 216,350 doses intended as the second dose for people first vaccinated a few weeks ago. DSHS automatical- ly allocates second doses to providers based on the num- ber of first doses they received, so people should be able to return to the same provider to receive their second dose,” reports Texas Health and Human Services (THHS). The same article from THHS says that “Texas providers have administered more than 1.6 million doses of vaccine. 1.37 million people have received at least one dose, and more than 228,000 have been fully vaccinated. The added hub locations for next week are in Burnet, Dallas, Gregg, Montgomery, and Navarro counties. Providers in seven new counties will receive the vaccine, bringing the total number of counties where the vaccine has been distributed to 233. People are not required to be vaccinated in their county of residence, and the vaccine has been administered to residents of all 254 counties.” As mentioned above in comments from Mr. Creel it has still been a challenge to receive the Vaccine. THHS says that it still “remains limited based on the capacity of the manufacturers to produce it, so it will take time for Texas to receive enough vaccine for all the people in the priority populations who want to be vaccinated. Currently, there is not enough vaccine to supply every provider with vaccine every week. The amount of vaccine provided to Texas is expected to remain steady for the next few weeks. Additional vaccines are in clinical trials, and Johnson & Johnson could request authorization for its vac- cine from the Food and Drug Administration as early as next month.” Are nursing home facilities and some health care profes- sionals have already received it in accordance with CDC guidelines, noting that “healthcare personnel and residents of long-term care facilities should be offered the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines.” Among them, Linden Focused Care and Wesley House have reported to the Journal-Sun they have received vac- cines to distribute to residents and staff. People can find more information on the COVID-19 vac- cine at dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/immunize/vaccine.aspx.

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Naturalization’s in Cass County District Court MONDAY J. E. MANNING AMERICAN LEGION POST 258 meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The building is located at 320 N. Louise St. Twelve individuals were granted citizen- 1933) and were parents of Harry Michael in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-796-3081. ship (naturalized) in Cass County District (1888-1970), Aaron Jay (1890-1970) and CASS COUNTY PATRIOTS meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of every Court from 1850 until 1939. They were Josephine (1892-1895). The Kaleski’s lived month at Amigo Juan Mexican Café on Loop 59 in Atlanta. For more info, from seven different countries. They are at 155 West Grand (now West Street) in call 903-796-6610. listed below along with the District Min- Atlanta and stated on the census that they THE ATLANTA AREA WOMEN’S CLUB meets at 5:30 p.m. the second utes volume and page number and some were ‘Dry Goods Merchants’. The sons Monday of each month at the Queen City United Methodist Church fel- information stated in their decoration for were employed as salesmen. After Sam lowship hall. The church is located at 304 Marietta St. in Queen City. citizenship. This at times includes date of died April 16,1913 at age 52, Anna contin- THE QUEEN CITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION meets at 6 p.m. the first birth and when they entered the country. ued to operate the business with her broth- Monday of every month at Catfish King. For more info. call 903-796-6108. All state their country of origin. Each has er, Jacob Moss as bookkeeper. When she LINDEN: been researched for persona! information died in 1933, the sons moved the business LINDEN CITY COUNCIL meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizen Center, 507 S. Kaufman. Pub- and when ft was found this has been added. to Texarkana and located at 309 East Broad lic is invited to participate in open forum. ALFRED R. LANDER: March 21,1850; where it was known as A J. KALESKI De- SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAM classes meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Vol. B, page 31; England; born May 27,1816. partment Store. The two sons died one every Monday at the Mary Daughety Senior Center, 507 S. Kaufman in No further information. month apart. All the family is buried at Mt. Sinai Cemetery Linden. Classes are free. For info, call 903-756-5193 or 903-756-8880. JOHN S. O’HARA: Sept. 26,1855; Vol. C, page 235; Ire- in Jefferson. land. No further information. JAMES O’NEILL: October JOHN CEPHUS (CEPHAS): February 19, 1904; Case file TUESDAY 7, 1856; Vol. D, page 118; Ireland, No further information. 5468; Turkey. Mr. Cephus in his declaration stated that he 903 ARTISANS meets the first Tuesday of every month @ 6:00 pm. We G. ANDREW ARNEMAN: October 1, 1858; Vol. D, page was a natural subject of Turkey, born in Assyria and was meet at the Abundant Life Church , 610 South Louise, Atlanta. 11 7; Bremen, Germanic Confederacy. No further informa- 24 years of age at this time. He had arrived at the Port of ECCSRA meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Queen City tion. New York the 15th day of November 1897. He wished to United Methodist Church fellowship hall located at 304 Marietta St. JOHN C. KOLSTER: October 7, 1858; Vol. D, page 118; renounce any allegiance to any prince, potentate or King of FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meets at 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of each Bremen. Germanic Confederacy: John Kolster was born in Turkey. Nothing further is known of Mr. Cephus month at the Atlanta Library. 1823 and settled in Jefferson as a hardware dealer. He died L P. BRAMM: September 21, 1911; Vol. M., page 149; BIVINS COMMUNITY CENTER hosts a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. the in 1876 and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery there along Russia. In his declaration Mr. Bramm stated that it was first Tuesday of each month. The center is located off Hwy 43 on FM 1841 with his wife, Christine who died in 1880 and these chil- his bonafide intention to become a citizen of the United in Bivins. For more info, call 903-796-9906. dren; John, Jr. (1858-1873) and Christiana. There were two States and renounced any allegiance to any foreign prince THE CASS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets on the sec- ond Tuesday of each month in the fellowship hall of First United Method- other children in the family listed on the 1870 census for or sovereign and in particular the Czar of Russia. Further ist Church in Queen City.6:30 p.m. A light meal and beverages are always Ward 4 in Jefferson: Rosa born 1863 and Charles born 1868. research reveals that L (Louis or Lewis) P. Bramm was born served. The church is located on the corner of Marietta and Fourth Streets JOHN HOLLINGSWORTH: February 22, 1868; Vol. June 20,1863 and died April 12,1937. He was a photogra- in Queen City. For more info, call 903-796-3081. D, page 603. In His declaration he stated that he had dark pher in Atlanta and many early Cass County photographs DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets at 1 p.m. every third Tuesday in complexion, eyes and hair. He had been a subject of Lin- bear his distinctive logo. His wife was Yelva Gertrude (June the Conference Center inside the Medical Plaza Building at CHRISTUS colnshire in Great Britain and had arrived in Jefferson in 24,1875-August 21, 1955. Their daughter, Emily (October St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta. The hospital is located at 1007 S. William St. in Atlanta; the Medical Plaza may be accessed via Pinecrest Drive. For 1849. John Hollingsworth was born October 19,1830 and 26,1899-July 5,1993) married Odie Will McDonald. All are more info, call 903-799-3004. died July 2,1898. He is buried at Friendship Cemetery buried in Pine Crest Cemetery, Atlanta. OAK GROVE QUILTING CLUB meets from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every north of Hughes Springs. His family included wife, Nancy GEORGE A. HOOD: February 7,1939; Vol. EC, Page Tuesday The venue is on CR 2328, 1 mile from Hwy 43 South of Atlanta. (1828-1901) and children, John N., Harriet, William H. and 274; Case file 11901-11960; Scotland. In his declaration For more info, call 903-846-5192. Alice. Cass County descendants include CCGS member for citizenship Mr. Hood stated that he was born in Selby, HOUR OF PRAYER is offered every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at a Mary Ann Cook of Avinger. Yorkshire, Scotland in the British Empire on July 23,1862 new location, the Atlanta Church of God, located at 19730 FM 1841. Every- one is invited to come and go freely and to pray for our city, county, state, WILLIAM HOLLINGSWORTH: August 1 1871; Vol. E, and was not more than 75 years of age. He had immigrated nation and our leaders. For more info, call the church at 903-796-7807. page 274; England. In his declaration for citizenship Mr. to the United States from the Kingdom alone on February NIMBLE THIMBLE QUILT CLUB meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Hollingsworth stated he had fair complexion and dark eyes 21,1882 and landed at the Port of New York. He further Tuesday at the Atlanta Public Library, which is located at the corner of and hair. He had been a subject of reigning Queen Victoria represented to the Court that he had married May Ella N. West and Hiram Streets in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-799-7870. of Great Britain and that he was born in Leicester and had MICHIE, a native born American at Mt. Pleasant, Titus LINDEN: come to the US on April 15,1849. Mr. Hollingsworth was County, July 4,1888 and that he was the father of eight chil- LINDEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets every FIRST a fanner and lived in the Friendship Community north of dren. George A. (Arundel) HOOD is a lateral ancestor of Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Garden Club. Hughes Springs. He was born in 1805 and died in 1872. CCGS member Richard Taylor in Derby, England who sub- LEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets every third Tuesday of the month at noon at the LEDC offices located at 201 N. Main in Linden. The His family included his wife, Sarah Elizabeth COY (1806- mitted the following information. George Hood moved his public is invited to attend. 1852). family to Cass County in about 1907 to join the New Hope CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT meets at 8:30 a.m. the sec- LOUIS MAJORA. April 7, 1891; Case file 4441^490; Ita- Seventh Day Adventist Church near Marietta. ond and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Justice of the Peace Court- ly. In his declaration Mr. Majora stated that he was man of He purchased 4.3 acres of land from O.T. & E. J. Hancock. room in the Law Enforcement and Justice Center on Hwy. 8 in Linden. fair complexion, brown eyes and hair. He also stated that he His family included his wife, Mary Ellen (May Ella) born CASS COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION was 41 years of age and was born in Milan and arrived in February 10,1868; Susan who married Henry H. HOP- meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Mary Texas in 1882. He stated that he intended to live in Texas, KINS; Bernard; Sally who married Joe R. HOPKINS: Ger- Daughety Senior Citizen Center, 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. but he appears on no subsequent census record. trude Ester who married Richard E. HAYES: Georgia who MARY DAUGHETY SENIOR CENTER hosts a 42 Tournament the third and fourth Tuesday of each month. Registration starts at 1 p.m. The venue SAMUEL (SAM) KALESKI: September 12, 1894; File married Curtis CULPEPPER; Louetta who married W.A. is located at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. For info, call 903-490-1774 or case 4069; Russia in his sworn statement before District BROWN, Willard YOKLEY and JAJRRELL; Jimmie Lee 903-756-5000. Judge John L Sheppard. Mr. Kaleski stated that he was who married Sidney CULPEPPER and C. L who married CADDO WILDFLOWER CHAPTER OF THE NATIVE PLANT SOCI- residing in Atlanta, State of Texas and was born in Kown Cecil COPE. The Hoods eventually removed to the Berea ETY OF TEXAS meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at (now Poland) Russia. He had settled in Jefferson in 1886 Seventh Day Adventist Community near Jefferson, Marion the Mary Daughety Senior Citizen Center at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. For info, call 903-835-5532. and removed to Atlanta in 1887. He was 31 years of age County. George Hood died there March 4,1943 and Mary and a merchant with a wife and children. Future research Ellen on, April 2, 1952 Many other members of the family WEDNESDAY has revealed that Sam Kaleski married Anna MOSS (1862- are buried there also. ATLANTA LIONS CLUB meets at noon weekly at Luigi’s Italian Restau- rant at 210 N. East St. in Atlanta. KILDARE GARDEN GROUP meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Kildare Community Center, located on County Road 1779 in Kildare. THURSDAY ATLANTA AREA ROTARY CLUB meets at noon weekly at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, located at 210 N. East St. in Atlanta. CASS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the Conference Room at CHRISTUS St. Mi- chael Hospital-Atlanta, which is located at 1102 S. William Street. NUTRITION AND WELLNESS GROUP meets from 1 to 2 p.m. every second Thursday at the Atlanta Public Library. Bring a lunch. The library is located at the corner of N. West and Hiram Streets in Atlanta. For info, call 903-796-7027. VFW POST 5870 meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. The venue is located one-and-a-half miles past Atlanta High School on FM 251. For more info, call 903-799-6828. LINDEN: THE LINDEN LIONS CLUB meets every Thursday at noon at the Coun- ty Seat Café, at 109 N. Main in Linden. For more info, call 903-814-1482. MARY DAUGHETY SENIOR CENTER hosts a 42 Tournament the sec- ond Thursday of each month. Registration starts at 1 p.m. The venue is located at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. For more info, call 903-799-8621. THE LINDEN GARDEN CLUB meets every third Thursday of the month at the Linden Garden Club building at 300 East Houston st Linden at 11:30. All are welcome.

FRIDAY ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY offers knitting classes from 10 a.m. to noon weekly. The library is located at 101 W. Hiram in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-796-2112. HUFFINES COMMUNITY CENTER hosts a community singing at 6 p.m. the last Friday of the month at the Huffines Community Center, which is located south of Atlanta on FM 251. For info call 903-796-9440. LINDEN: SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAM classes meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. every Friday at the Mary Daughety Senior Center, 507 S. Kaufman in Lin- den. Classes are free. For info, call 903-756-5193 or 903-756-5000. SATURDAY CENTER GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH will host a gospel singing at 6 p.m. the first Saturday of each month with dinner and program at 7 p.m. The church is located on CR 1123 off Hwy 8 in Linden. For more info, call 903-556-4117. RADIO AMATEURS OF CASS COUNTY meet at 8:30 a.m. every third Saturday at the Hall-Miller Airport Lounge in Atlanta for a pancake breakfast. For info, call 903-796-2192. LINDEN: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LINDEN offers a recovery support group at 4 p.m. weekly. The discussion balances Biblical teaching and a 12-step philosophy in a program that addresses drug and alcohol addiction. The church is located at 105 W. Graham in Linden. Call 903-756-5517. Events may be submitted to [email protected]. Notices are not guaranteed to run, according to space available. Please send at least one week ahead of the event. Deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. Events may be submitted to [email protected]. Notices are not guaranteed to run, according to space available. Please send at least one week ahead of the event. Deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. 8 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 27, 2021

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born on Jan. 17, 1953 right with the Houston Oilers er draft made a superb first revealed he had been suf- here in Atlanta to Jimmy and (1975-84). round pick, quarterback fering from an autonomic Elta Thompson. Aside from Following his pro-football Aaron Rodgers, who later disorder. Ted, the couple had three playing career he worked in replaced Packer great Brett He was also inducted into other children — Frank, the financial world but was Favre and is currently Green the East Texas Coaches As- Debbie and Jim. lured back to the NFL in Bay’s offensive leader. sociation (ETCA) Hall of Thompson was unique in 1992 when the Green Bay Thompson felt the team Honor and the Atlanta Ath- terms of his sports longev- Packers hired him as a scout. could best be built through letics Hall of Fame in 2020. ity. Beginning as a middle He stayed in that capacity the draft and he maintained This season, the Pack- school football player in the until 1999 when the Seat- that philosophy. ers had four players voted late 1960’s he compiled an tle Seahawks signed him as The Packers went 13-3 as First-Team All-Pro se- amazing career for the next their Vice President of Foot- in 2007 and Thompsonlections by The Associated 50-plus years. ball Operations. was named by the Sporting Press: Rodgers, wide re- Thompson played both While Thompson served News as the NFL Executive ceiver Davante Adams, left LINDEN-KILDARE CISD running back and linebacker as a Packer scout, Green Bay of the Year. tackle David Bakhtiari and for the Rabbs which earned made the playoffs six times, Prior to the 2008 season center Corey Linsley. FIRST NINE WEEKS him a chance to play college participated in two Super he faced a most difficult de- All four players have one A Honor Roll ball after he graduated. Bowls and won Super Bowl cision. thing in common: They were First Grade: Reva Adhikari, Sydney Blaylock, Tyzer He was outstanding in XXXI. He and Favre agreed on all Thompson draft picks. Champion, Kaylee Cooper, Aleecia Duncan, Nora Fleming, tackling and running over Following his departure in a trade deal and the future Perhaps former Houston Jaxson Gardner, Jorge Gomez, Khiry Hall, Sadie Hampton, people while carrying the 2005 Seattle reached the Su- NFL Hall of Fame quarter- Oiler Coach Bum Phillips Ashton Lloyd, Creedon Long, Damarion Love, Kewone pigskin. As a team captain per Bowl. Many of the team’s back was sent to the New said it best when speaking of Marshall, Chase Mason, Robert McCorkle, Luna McDan- he compiled numerous hon- players had been acquired York Jets. Thompson. iel, Jordon Montoya, Ethan Mosley, Kinsler Pate, Lindslee ors for the Rabbs. under Thompson’s direction. Thompson had decided “A lot of guys don’t use Price, Buck Rain, Waylon Woodruff His exploits on the field A dream came true for to put the Packers’ offense what God gave them. Ted Second Grade: Hadlee Fant, Thomas Hansche, Lawson and off cover highlightsThompson in 2005 when he on the shoulders of Aaron used it all. He had a lot of Hays, Adeleigh Labay, Kyndal Neal from Atlanta’s old Bivins- became the General Manag- Rodgers. That decision con- toughness.” Third Grade: Kayla Almeida, Kenlee Arnold, Lauren Trice Stadium through the er of the Green Bay Packers. tinues to be rewarding for Phillips also added, “He Bond, Greyson Charleston, Wyatt Combs, Gavin Johnson, Cotton Bowl, Astrodome There is quite a story to go the team. has the best judgement in Kamryn Lee, Janie Roberts, Renata Ugalde, Nash Winters, and Green Bay’s Lambeau along with this achievement. The Packers continued to football. He can tell if a kid Jocelyne Withers Field in addition to time at Thompson’s former Rab- get better and won Super has talent, but it takes a real Fourth Grade: Jazmin Ramirez the Seattle Seahawks’ facili- bit football and track team- Bowl XLV after the 2010 sea- sharp guy to tell if that kid Fifth Grade: Wyatt Weaver ties. mate, Danny Harp, related son. This success prompted has discipline and can get With a motto of “hard this amazing story. Green Bay to resign Thomp- along with his teammates.” A/B Honor Roll work pays off” Thompson “The track coach told the son to a multi-year contract Thompson knew the value First Grade: Evan Bobo, Beau Boyd, Jordyn Hopkins excelled as an Atlanta Rabbit team to take a break and extension. of unearthing overlooked Second Grade: Ethan Abernathy, Braylon Adcock, Dallas in four sports: football, bas- gather around. Then he be- The following season the players. “I have an appreci- Baxter, Justice Cooper, Roxie Dean, Michael Graham, Sa- ketball, golf and track. gan asking each Atlanta ath- Pack went 15-1 but lost in ation for guys that come up die Hart, Elijah Linwood, Diego Pena, Austyn Self, Gentry Thompson was also a top lete what they wanted to do the first round of the play- the hard way,” Thompson Shields, Antoniya Tyson, Gunner Valeu, Dayton White notch baseball player but in their adult life. When Ted offs to the eventual Super said. Third Grade: Jake Dooley, Addison Duncan, Langston he missed out on playing in had his turn to speak he said, Bowl Champion New York Thompson has come full Hooten, Matthew Horner, Isabella Laster, Reighann Lock- high school because Atlanta ‘I’m going to be the General Giants. cycle and amassed a storied ett, Skylar Moulton, Ella Phillips, Jacobi Smith, Adilynn High had no baseball team Manager of the Green Bay In Jan. of 2018 Thompson sports career from Atlanta’s Smoak, Claire Strange-Russell, Jaden Trotter, Jorden Trotter in the early 1970’s. Packers or New York Yan- decided to step down from sandlots to the Super Bowl. Fourth Grade: Sadie Arterburn, Kevin Chavez, Colt After high school,kees.’” his General Manager role It would be hard to find a Churchman, Emerlynn Combs, Stephanie Fenley, Kaitlin Thompson attended SMU His Rabbit mates laughed but would stay on as senior former Rabbit athletic great George, Cruz Gomez-Stites, Brady Grandmaison, Cadence where he exceled in both but according to Harp, advisor to football opera- who can match the span and Hamblen, Jordan Hayes, Ainsley Hays, Chase Henderson, football (three-year starter Thompson looked at histions. success Thompson achieved. Isabella Horner, Makenna Johnson, Jeffrey Knopp, Tariah at the linebacker position) friends as if to say “I’m not That same year he was in- Never to be forgotten is Linwood, Jayda Mosley, Alliyah Powell, Gracie Price, Jer- and baseball (lettered senior kidding.” Seems he wasn’t, as ducted into the Green Bay the man Thompson was and emy Richardson, Colt Smith, Katelynn Snelgrove, Calyssa year). he assumed the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. impact he made as a Rab- Stiger, Taryn Thomas, Preston White, Angelika Wilson After graduating college, job more than 30 years later. In May of 2019 Thompson bit, an Oiler, a Seahawk and Fifth Grade: Andrew Bobbitt, Brooklyn Bynum, Ha- Thompson enjoyed a 10- Thompson got right to officially retired from the the General Manager of the ven Champion, Kaden Childress, Jessica Higgins, Ja’ko- year NFL playing career work and in his first play- Packers’ organization. He Green Bay Packers. ryn Love, Emily Mitchell, Autumn Montoya, Judson Pate, Easton Smallwood, Colton Spencer, Cadence Stiger, Zoey Valeu, Kynnison Whorton ATM FROM PAGE 1

SECOND NINE WEEKS was stolen from a resident len from the 900 block of Suspects were able to steal to the apprehension of A Honor Roll of Atlanta, Texas who was Mockingbird in Atlanta, a sum of money great- those responsible for this First Grade: Reva Adhikari, Sydney Blaylock, Evan Bobo, unaware that the vehicle according to the Atlanta er than $50,000 in a very crime. Tyzer Champion, Kaylee Cooper, Aleecia Duncan, Emma had been stolen at the time Police Department. short time frame.” This is being investigat- Ford, Khiry Hall, Ashton Lloyd, Damarion Love, Chase of the offense.” Linden Police Depart- As of January 26, The ed by Investigators of the Mason, Luna McDaniel, Jordan Montoya, Ethan Mosley, “The suspects stole the ment Chief of Police Eric Linden Police Department Linden Police Department Kinsler Pate, Lindslee Price, Buck Rain truck, used to commit the Lee reported that “sur- is continuing their inves- with the assistance of the Second Grade: Hadlee Fant, Thomas Hansche, Sadie offense, and left the truck veillance footage from the tigation with area police Texas Rangers. The theft Hart, Lawson Hays, Adeleigh Labay, Kyndal Neal at the scene of the crime as ATM leads law enforce- departments and asks for of the vehicle used in the Third Grade: Kayla Almeida, Greyson Charleston, Wyatt the suspects fled in another ment officials to believe assistance from the public, crime is being investigated Combs, Langston Hooten, Kamryn Lee, Skylar Moulton, vehicle.” that four suspects were with the hope of receiving by the Atlanta Police De- Janie Roberts, Jacobi Smith, Claire Strange-Russell, Nash The vehicle was sto- involved in this burglary. any information that leads partment. Winters Fourth Grade: Sadie Arterburn, Brady Grandmaison, Jazmin Ramirez Rahm FROM PAGE 2 Fifth Grade: Wyatt Weaver

A/B Honor Roll wives was his very favorite. is in – he’s like the rug in a School, then an all-boys – a cardio-thoracic surgeon. “I loved being able to play a room – he just brings it all Catholic school. Kevin and Amy wed on a First Grade: Beau Boyd, Halen Duggar, Jaxson Gardner, silly role,” he explained, “and together.” Even though he attend- Hollywood soundstage in Jorge Gomez, Sadie Hampton, Nevaeh McWaters it was a great ensemble full As far as watching movies, ed a Catholic school, his 2012, and she can be seen Second Grade: Ethan Abernathy, Braylon Adcock, Dallas of great actors.” rather than acting in them, mother was raising Kevin as with Kevin on the red carpet Baxter, Justice Cooper, Roxie Dean, Elijah Linwood, Riley Kevin brings a comedic he favors anything directed a Mormon, and member of during the award season. It Patterson, Gentry Shields, Antoniya Tyson, Michael Uribe delivery to most of the roles by Stanley Kubrick and any- the Church of Jesus Christ was because of her career Segundo, Gunner Valeu he plays, adding a light touch thing about Vietnam. “As a of Latter-day Saints – which they moved from Los Ange- Third Grade: Kenlee Arnold, Lauren Bond, Addison to even the heaviest of roles. young guy raised by women, there were not a lot of in les to Sacramento. Duncan, Matthew Horner, Gavin Johnson, Isabella Last- “All of those guys are in me,” I guess that’s my connection Shreveport at the time. In early 2019 he founded er, Reighann Lockett, Jacob Lyda, Jayden Moore, Kassidy he says. “It’s just a balance of to masculinity,” Kevin re- “I had met a lot of Mor- “The Rahm Celebrity Golf Moore, Matthew Morse, Adilynn Smoak, Jaden Trotter, what they [the writers] have flected. mon teenagers in the At- Tournament” to raise mon- Jorden Trotter, Renata Ugalde, Jocelyne Withers written versus who I am. Lee But it was more than just lanta, Texas, area through ey for St. Jude’s Children’s Fourth Grade: Kevin Chavez, Emerlynn Combs, Steph- and Mike B. were the easiest a connection to masculinity. church events, and I saw that Research Hospital. Last year anie Fenley, Kaitlin George, Cadence Hamblen, Ainsley t o p l ay.” It was a connection to his they were able to be popular the event was virtual, but Hays, Isabella Horner, Makenna Johnson, Jeffrey Knopp, While Kevin has worked father, Captain Arnold John in school and still keep their he still managed to raise Tariah Lynwood, Jayda Mosley, Allitah Powell, Jeremy with many well-known ac- Rahm – a helicopter pilot Mormon values,” Kevin re- $700,000 for his favorite Richardson, Colt Smith, Katelynn Snelgrove, Calyssa Stiger, tors, there are a few that have with the 1st Airborne Sting- called. charity. Taryn Thomas, Preston White, Angelika Wilson left impressions on him.ers – who was shot down in “I was being a typical boy While Kevin hasn’t made Fifth Grade: Brooklyn Bynum, Haven Champion, Jessi- “Elizabeth Moss [Mad Men] the Spring of 1972 over the and getting into some mis- it back home in a few years, ca Higgens, Ja’koryn Love, Colton Spencer, Dailan Turner, and Vera Farmiga [Bates Michelin tire factory at Binh chief, so I thought if I moved his half-brother brother, Kynnison Whorton Motel] are just so good they Duong, during his second to Atlanta I could be a bet- Tim Marrs, still lives in the actually took me out of the tour. Captain Rahm was 22 ter Mormon. So, my mom area; and half-sister Kelly scene for a moment,” Kevin years old when he died, and moved and enrolled me in Gruel lives in Georgia. “Tim explained. “I had to work to Kevin was only 16 months Atlanta High School my ju- is four years younger, and hold it together.” old at the time. nior year.” Kelly is eight years young- “Jon Hamm and Tea Le- As a young actor at the Even though he strived to er than me,” he said, “so one are two actors that are age of 22, Kevin played the be a good Mormon, went on we were really spaced wide similar in that they make ev- role of a Vietnam Prisoner of his two-year mission, and apart growing up.” eryone around them better,” War in the Hanoi Hotel, and attended Brigham Young Currently, Kevin is in he said, describing the stars the irony wasn’t lost on him. University, he didn’t feel pre-production work for an of Mad Men and Madame “I was playing a Vietnam completely satisfied. “My fa- HBO Max series he has been Secretary. “They are real- soldier, but my dad lived it,” ther had converted to Mor- cast in with the working title SUBSCRIBE ly good at elevating others he said. “My whole life has monism just for my mother, of “Vegas High.” The show to around them, and under- been colored by that.” so I always felt like I was is a 1990s-set coming-of- DEMOCRACY stand that the better every- Soon after his father’staking up his cause, if you age story about Laura, a girl Support Local Journalism one else is, the better they death, his mother, Sue, will,” Kevin stated. “But the who’s caught between two look.” moved him from his birth time came when I just didn’t worlds: The fast-paced life- If Kevin had a chance, place on the base at Min- feel like I had to do that any- style of Las Vegas and her he says The Walking Dead eral Wells, Texas, back to m ore .” strong Mormon faith and would be a show he would their families’ hometown of These days, when not in community – a conundrum “love to have a role on.” The Shreveport, LA, where both front of the camera, you can Kevin knows something one actor he would love to of Kevin’s grandfathers had find Kevin in his Sacramen- about. 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By Tim Emmons manager Ted Thompson dies at 68 [email protected]

***Sports Editor’s Note: The writers of this article L-K Powerlifting graciously allowed me to run it in its entirety here.*** Linden-Kildare’s powerlifting program traveled to By Tom Silverstein, Ryan Wood, Richard Ryman Maud and competed very well Jan. 14. Michael Lane Packers News finished in second place in the 132-pound weight class with a 740-pound total. Brent White took first Ted Thompson, longtime general manager of the in the 165’s with a total of 985 pounds. Landon Liles Green Bay Packers who built the team that won took first place in the 275-pound weight class with a Super Bowl XLV, died Wednesday at age 68, two finishing total of 1,315. sources said. Thompson drafted future Pro Football Hall of L-K 51, Clarksville 40 Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers with his first pick as a general manager. That set the stage for the Linden-Kildare’s boys’ basketball squad battled succession of Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre Clarksville Jan. 15, and rolled to a, 51-40, win. and the building of a team that won the Super Bowl The Cass County Tigers looked to rebound from a in 2011. His teams in one stretch won 19 consecu- loss to McLeod the prior contest and set the pace ear- tive games and made the playoffs eight consecutive ly as L-K raced out to a, 10-0, first quarter lead. L-K years. would took a, 19-9, lead into the halftime break. “He’s a humble, intelligent guy that always put THOMPSON The second half heated up as Clarksville pulled the team first. He always kept a steady hand, never within three points with L-K up, 27-24. L-K went panicked,” said longtime friend Mike Reinfeldt in own greatness,” said Packers President and CEO on a 5-0 run to boost the score to, 32-24. In the final 2019, when Thompson was inducted into the Green Mark Murphy. “Those who knew him well admired frame, L-K extended its lead to as much as 15 points Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Reinfeldt roomed with his brilliance as a scout and his extraordinary ability and went on to win by 11. Chase Bynum scorched the Thompson when they played for the Houston Oilers to find players of good character. He was slyly fun- nets for 22 points, Mason Johnson added 15 and Puff and worked with him in Green Bay and Seattle. ny and a loyal and true friend. We will all miss him Peters had nine. L-K also received huge reserve con- Four days after his Hall of Fame induction on May very much and we send our deepest sympathy to his tributions from Critter Palmer and Russel Nance. 4, 2019, Thompson revealed that he had been diag- family who loved and supported him throughout his The win completed a season sweep of Clarksville. nosed with an autonomic disorder. According to the life.” L-K pushed its season record to (13-4, 5-2). U.S. National Library of Medicine, the autonomic Thompson famously drafted quarterback Rodg- nervous system is “the part of your nervous system ers with his first pick as general manager in the first No. 6 McLeod 53, Maud 48 that controls involuntary actions, such as the beat- round of the 2005 NFL draft. The decision was con- ing of your heart and the widening or narrowing of troversial at the time, with Favre established as the McLeod battled Maud Jan. 19, in district play and your blood vessels. When something goes wrong in starting quarterback. Thompson never wavered in came out with a, 53-48, win over the Cardinals. this system, it can cause serious problems, includ- his commitment to Rodgers and the Packers’ future, The game was closer than the ’Horns (14-4, 8-0) ing blood pressure and heart problems and trouble even during Favre’s tumultuous exit from the Pack- wanted it to be as the lead was only, 30-22, at the break. breathing and swallowing.” ers in 2008. Casey Smith tossed in 16 points, Keldyn Schubert “I feel that it’s important to mention that based “I just think when you look back five years from posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists, on the test results and opinions of medical special- now,” Thompson said on the eve of the draft, “you’ll Nos Gryder had 11 points and seven boards, Nathan ists, they feel that I do not fit the profile of someone say, ‘This was a hell of a pick.’” parker added six points and Silas Murdock five. suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy Those words proved prescient when Rodgers led The Longhorns, winners of eight straight, have not (CTE),” Thompson said in a statement. the Packers to a Super Bowl XLV victory in his sixth lost since Dec. 21, when they played a team out of Ar- Thompson’s health had been a subject of rumors, NFL season, his third as a starter. Rodgers wasn’t kansas. especially during his final year as general manager. supposed to be available at the 24th overall pick, and The JV boys won, 38-14, with Henry Teer tossing in Thompson did not say whether a specific disease or history has painted Thompson’s decision as an obvi- 14 points and Kannon Dempsey scoring seven. illness caused the disorder or whether the many tests ous call, but it was far from certain at the time, and he underwent revealed a cause. not just because 36-year-old Favre figured to have “His impact is still felt today,” Packers head coach more quality football left on his odometer. Matt LaFleur said. “I think it’s felt all around the Harlan said Thompson called him into the hallway league. There’s a lot of heavy hearts here today.” before picking Rodgers, who was initially expected Thompson was notable in Green Bay for his reti- to go high in the draft. cence. He seldom talked to the media unless he had “He said if Rodgers is there, I’m going to take him. to, and at annual shareholder meetings, where he did It’s not going to be popular,” Harlan said. “I told him have to speak, he never revealed anything about his if that’s what he wanted to do, it was his team. I got football team. phone calls and letters. People were very critical. Ted “He was more comfortable when he wasn’t in the was well aware he was going to catch heat, but he did public eye,” said former Packers Chairman Bob Har- what he thought was the best thing.” lan. “He told me he wasn’t comfortable behind the Harlan said the NFL is a quarterback’s league and microphone. I told him don’t worry about it. That’s Ron Wolf and Ted Thompson made controversial not why we hired you.” choices, with Brett Favre and Rodgers that set up the Mike Renfro, another longtime friend who played organization for 30 years. with Thompson in Houston, said Thompson was al- The Packers were led by head coach Mike Sher- ways reserved. man, who’d just lost his general managership and “He was a man of few words,” Renfro said at the in- desperately needed to win the following season. duction banquet. “But a few words meant a lot. Some Thompson, as the new guy in Green Bay, could have people babble a lot.” placated his head coach by drafting a player who If Thompson had something to say, he said it. would have more immediate impact. With Favre, it “I sat with him every Sunday in the press box,” was clear Rodgers’ chances of playing early in his ca- Harlan said. “He would sit through a whole game reer were slim. and hardly say a word. That’s how much he focused Instead, Thompson took the long view. on the game. He was very business-like.” “I think we tried to put the interests of the Green Randy Brice, treasurer of Green Bay Packers Hall Bay Packers first,” Thompson said after drafting Rod- of Fame Inc., said when former Packers president gers. “It wasn’t necessarily that comfortable taking Photo by KELSEY MAY Emil Fischer, who died in 1958, was inducted into McLeod’s Silas Murdock shoots the ball over two that position maybe as some other things we’d like to Maud defenders. the Hall of Fame in 2013, Thompson made an un- have done, but you make draft choices and draft-day scheduled visit backstage to meet Fischer’s family. decisions based on the long-term best interests of “Ted went around to every member of the fami- your organization. I think that’s what we did today.” No. 22 McLeod 52, Maud 16 ly, shook their hand, told them who he was, how A native of Atlanta, Texas, Thompson was a five- proud he was to be part of the Packers organization sport star, a student council president and class of- The Lady Longhorns run its district record to (9-0) and how thankful he was that Fischer led Packers ficer, an usher for senior activities and actor in a after a thorough beatdown of Maud by a score of, 52- through some tough times,” Brice said. school play. He was remembered as someone who 16, Jan. 19. Thompson, who was Packers general manager for never smoked or drank, who led by example. McLeod was up, 15-0, after the first quarter and had 13 years, joined Pro Football Hall of Famer Ron Wolf A high school classmate, Danny Harp, said a group a commanding, 35-2, lead at the break. as only the second person inducted into the Packers of track team members one time were talking about Cary May led the Lady Longhorns with 15 points, Hall of Fame exclusively as a general manager. Vince what they wanted to do when they grew up. “When Kaitlyn Cross added 11, Gracie Lance had nine, Ella Lombardi was inducted as a head coach and general it came to Ted, he said, ‘When I grow up I’m going to Lambeth six, Stormy Johnson four and Sibbie Comer manager. be the general manager of the Green Bay Packers or three. “Ted lived a life of true Christian humility in a the New York Yankees.’ That’s exactly what he said. world where it’s more common to proclaim one’s • See THOMPSON Page 4 • See SPORTS Page 4 2B – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Bloomburg Homecoming 2021

VALARIE CORNETT JOLIE GREER KARLI FAITH SHEFFIELD

SENIOR JUNIOR SOPHOMORE

Valarie Cornett is Jolie Greer is the Karli Faith Sheffield is the daughter of Joy and daughter of Michele the daughter of Melanie Rick Cornett of Atlanta and Rickey Compton of and Chad Sheffield, and and is the granddaugh- Queen City and Jeff Greer is the granddaughter of ter of Donna and Steven of Smithland. Jolie is the David and Becky Shef- Lummus of Doddridge. granddaughter of Joseph field of Atlanta and the Valarie has six siblings, and Donna Castagnetta late Bobby and Ernes- Morgan, Laken, Jayden, of Monroe, LA and Barry tine Stout of Cass. This Sophia, Kodee, and Noah. and Canlee Greer of Katy, is Karli’s second time This is Valarie’s first time TX. Jolie has three sib- on Homecoming Court. on Homecoming Court. lings, Haleigh Greer, Car- Karli is the co-captain Valarie has been in the ley, Castagnetta, and RJ for the BHS golf team, NHS for one year, STU- Greer. This is Jolie’s first she played basketball for CO for two years, and time on Homecoming the BHS Lady Wildcats Leadership for two years. Court. Jolie has been Stu- her freshman year. She Valarie plans to go to dent Council secretary is currently a member TSTC and later have a family. Valarie loves sewing, one year, and class representative for two years. Jolie of the BHS student council and has been serving on painting, and cosplay. has been on the varsity golf team for one year and is it for the past two years. Karli plans to attend Baylor the co-captain, softball one year, track two years, OAP University and earn a bachelor’s degree in pre-med. three years, student mentor one year, and the varsity After getting her undergraduate degree, she plans to SHAYLA KEMP basketball manager for one year. Jolie plans to go to attend medical school and become a hematologist. college and major in either physical therapy, or sports Along with her career, Karli would like to get married SENIOR medicine. Jolie enjoys sleeping, playing golf, having one day and start a family. In Karli’s spare time she girls’ weekends with Emalee, Haylee, and Katie, going enjoys hanging out with friends, going shopping and Shayla Kemp is the on random Taco Bell runs with Shayla, hanging out spending playing with her dog Beau. She is a member daughter of LaVonda with “the boys”, going to church, spending time with of Glad Tidings church in Atlanta. Kemp of Atlanta, and family, and watching Hallmark movies with Nona. is the granddaughter of Kenneth and Bar- KENZIE LYNN LADUKE bra Kemp of Summer- DAIJA NIKOLE MALDONADO field, LA, and Jack and FRESHMAN Carol Morris of Argyle, JUNIOR TX. Shayla has one sib- Kenzie Lynn LaDuke ling, Kandace Goff. This Daija Maldonado is the is the daughter of Em- is Shayla’s first time on daughter of Juan and Jan- ily and Will LaDuke of Homecoming Court. di Maldonado and is the Bloomburg, and is the Shayla has been involved granddaughter of Juan granddaughter of La- in varsity Softball for two Maldonado of Mexico, Donna and Donald Ty- years, Track for one year, James and Pam Clayton son of Bloomburg. Ken- Cross Country for one of Atlanta and the late zie has one sister, Lexie year, band for three years, and NHS for four years, Brenda Blaydes, and An- LaDuke. This is Kenzie’s Trinity Christian School Worship Leader for one gelina Maldonado. Daija first time on Homecom- year. Shayla is a member of Faith Assembly of God has three siblings, Ange- ing Court. Kenzie has in Texarkana, AR where she is on the worship team, lina Kerby, Diego Maldo- been on the varsity bas- assistant for Royal Ranger classes, and a part of Cho- nado, and Lamiyah Bak- ketball, varsity track, and sen Youth group. Shayla can be found spending most er. This is Daija’s first time varsity cheer for one year. of her time at Amigo Juans, where she is employed. on Homecoming Court. Kenzie plans to go to col- After graduation Shayla plans to attend Texarkana Daija is a Student Council lege and get a degree in College, and later try to get into a Speech Language Historian. Daija has been physical therapy. Kenzie enjoys working with her dad, Pathology program. Shayla enjoys playing the piano, on the high school Student Council for three years, playing sports, riding four wheelers, hanging out with singing, hanging out with friends and family, random Varsity Cheer for three years, Varsity Tennis for two friends, family, and her boyfriend, and playing with Taco Bell runs with Jolie, Gavin and Colby, and binge years, varsity basketball team for two years, FFA for her animals. watching Netflix. three years, Yearbook for one year, OAP for two years. I attend Lighthouse Assembly of God. After gradua- tion, Daija plans on attending Texas State Technical CASSIE JO GLASGOW BRAYLEE ASHLYNN HARRIST College in Marshall to get her certification in weld- ing. Then she plans to move to South Texas to pursue FRESHMAN SENIOR her career in welding at SpaceX. In Daija’s spare time she enjoys welding, enjoys spending time with fami- Cassie Jo Glasgow is ly, hanging out with her boyfriend, Kain Wieczorek, the daughter of Danny Braylee Ashlynn Har- and Kristie Glasgow of rist is the daughter of Re- listening to music with friends, playing drums, riding skateboard, drawing and painting. Bloomburg, and is the becca and Daniel Jackson granddaughter of Lee and of Bloomburg, and Jared Sharon Cross of Bloom- Harrist of Bloomburg. CARLEY JO CASTAGNETTA burg. Cassie has two sib- Braylee is the grand- lings, Jacee and Kaleigh daughter of Billy and SOPHOMORE Glasgow. This is Cassie’s Mary Bray of Bloomburg, first time on Homecom- Bobby Harrist of Queen Carley Jo Castagnetta ing Court. Cassie has City, the late Maty Har- is the daughter of Mi- been on the varsity bas- rist, the late Nita Jackson, chele and Rickey Comp- ketball team for one year, Sherry Sullivan of Dod- ton of Queen City, and varsity Cross Country dridge, and the late Louis is the great-granddaugh- for one year, and varsity Sullivan. Braylee has five ter of Raymond and Ra- Track for one year. After siblings, Kellar and Kase mona Bastrop, and the graduation, Cassie plans on attending college to play Jackson, Dylan Harrist. granddaughter of Joseph college basketball, and become a coach. In Cassie’s This is Braylee’s fourth time on Homecoming Court. and Donna Castagnetta free time she enjoys playing basketball, working at Braylee is the Senior class representative. Braylee has of Monroe, LA and Son- Danny’s Steak and Seafood, hanging out with friends been on the varsity basketball team for four years, ya of Hot Springs, AR and family, and playing with her dogs. varsity softball for three years, FFA for three years, and the late Todd West- leadership for two years, and is a member of McLeod brook. Carley is a Student Tabernacle Church. After graduation Braylee plans on Council Representative. attending Shreveport Dental Assistant School to be- Carley has two siblings, come a dental assistant, then further her education to Haleigh Greer, and Jo- become a Dental Hygienist. In Braylee’s free time she lie Greer. This is Carley’s first time on Homecoming enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Isaac, and Court. Carley has been on Varsity Basketball for two hanging out with her friends. years, Softball for two years, Varsity Cross Country for two years, Varsity Track for two years, Varsity Cheer for two years, and OAP for one year. After gradua- tion Carley plans on going to college and becoming a lawyer. In Carley’s spare time she enjoys watching TV, playing sports, running, hanging out with friends, going to church, spending time with her family and making Tik Toks. Bloomburg’s 2021 Homecoming Court includes, front row from left: Valarie Cornett, Daija Maldonado, Jolie Greer, Shayla Kemp, Carley Castagnetta and Kenzie LaDuke. Back row, from left: Karli Sheffield, Cassie Glasgow, and Braylee Harrist. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Journal-Sun – 3B

McLeod Homecoming 2021

AMANDA CLAIRE BERTRAND MCKENZIE BISHOP Marshall to become a lineman.

Amanda Claire Ber- McKenzie Bishop is trand is the daughter of the daughter of Jason JILLIAN PARKER Denise and Gerry Nor- and Michelle Bishop and ris and Brian Bertrand, the granddaughter of Jillian Parker is the and the granddaughter of Jean Bishop and Lottie daughter of Demetria Cynthia Sepulvado, Jim Henderson. McKenzie’s Arledge and David Park- Bertrand, and Terry and activities at school in- er and the granddaughter Jean Norris. Amanda’s ac- clude One-Act Play, Var- of Donna and Zach Dial tivities at school include sity Cheerleading, NHS, and Mike Parker. Jillian’s NHS president, cheer Student Council, and activities at school in- captain, secretary of the Spanish Club. When not clude NHS and Spanish senior class and yearbook at school, you can find Club. When not at school, editor. McKenzie spending time you can find her at com- When not at school, you can find Amanda working with her family, hanging out with friends, and nap- petition cheer practice at Chicken Express or hanging out with family and ping. After graduation, McKenzie plans to attend the and hanging out with friends. After graduation Amanda plans to major in University of Central Arkansas where she will major family and friends. After Biology and then go to Pharmacy school at the Uni- in Kinesiology to become a Physical Therapist. graduation, Jillian plans to attend Louisiana Tech or versity of Texas at Tyler. LSUS to pursue a degree in Business Administration to become a financial advisor. ETHAN ARMSTRONG CARSON BURDEN Ethan Armstrong is SILAS MCCALL MURDOCK Carson Burden is the the son of Sandy and son of Terri and Clay James Armstrong and the Silas McCall Murdock Burden and the grand- grandson of Stan Lum- is the son of Paul and son of Carolyn Dollar mus and the late Sandra Brandi Murdock and and George and Sue Gra- Lummus, Judy Arm- the grandson of Jim and ham. Carson’s activities strong and the late Tom- Kathy Murdock, Martha at school include playing my Armstrong. Ethan’s Murdock, Jan Nix and baseball. When not at activities at school in- the late Don Nix. Silas’s school, you can find Car- clude varsity basketball, activities at school in- son riding bulls, hanging varsity baseball, and clude varsity basketball, out with Casey and Silas learning to play the gui- baseball, and cross coun- playing basketball, hunt- tar. When not at school, try. When not at school, ing, fishing and annoying you can find Ethan serenading his friends around the you can find Silas at the his sister. After gradua- campfire, playing golf with Brandon, playing pick-up roping pen, hanging tion, Carson plans to work in Denison and ride bulls. games with the boys, and creating quality content for out with Casey, Carson, Miles, Jacob, and Howard, social media. After graduation, Ethan would like to spending time with his church youth group, or going pursue his dream of becoming a musician and tour to church. After graduation, Silas plans to spend the BREANNA DAVIS the world going from gig to gig. summer working at Sky Ranch in Colorado and then attend Texas A&M or Blinn College to pursue a de- Breanna Davis is the gree in Business. daughter of Chris Davis KAITLYN CROSS and Regina and Adam Morgan and the grand- Kaitlyn Cross is the daughter of Don and daughter of Brian and Debra Davis, Mary and Britnie Cross and the Jack Hawks. Breanna’s granddaughter of Rusty activities at school in- and Kathy Cross, Kev- M clude being a member of in and Andrea Alexan- NHS and the president of der. Kaitlyn’s activities at Spanish club. She is also school include basketball, on the Principal’s adviso- softball, track, and the ry cabinet. When not at Spanish club. When not school, you can find Breanna at Starbucks, shopping, at school, you can find or hanging out with her boyfriend, Kobe. Breanna Kaitlyn shopping with also enjoys baking and working in the nursery at Cass friends, watching Netflix, County Fitness. After graduation, Breanna plans to go hanging out with her boyfriend, and spending time c to college to become a nurse and continue baking on with family. After graduation, Kaitlyn would like to at- the side. tend Texarkana College and pursue a nursing degree.

CASEY SMITH NOS GRYDER

Casey Smith is the son Nos Gryder is the son of David Smith and Glen- of Charles and Jennifer da Craft and the grand- Gryder and Julie Rowe son of Gwen and Nancy and the grandson of Ken- L Smith, Maria Craft and neth Rowe and Louis the late Rapheal Craft. Gryder. Nos’s activities at Casey’s activities at school school include basketball, include basketball, base- track, cross country, and ball, track, getting kicked most importantly tennis. out of prom and being When not at school, you the best guitar picker can find Nos hanging out Coach Venable has ever with his friends, family, seen. When not at school, and girlfriend Ella. You E you can find Casey hunting, fishing, hanging out with can also find him aggravating his sister and eating at friends and trading villagers. After graduation, Casey Whataburger in the middle of the night with Casey. plans to attend TSTC to become a lineman. After graduation, Nos would like to attend TSTC in O HOMECOMING D 2021 4B – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Thompson FROM PAGE 1 Sports FROM PAGE 1

We all laughed, and he looked at us like, ‘I’m not kid- through here, they are idols. I’m not one of those peo- The JV girls won, 28-23, with Cadence Spence ding,’” Harp recalled. ple. I’m just a scout,” he said. pouring in eight points. Thompson played football for Southern Methodist Thompson’s extreme draft-and-develop philosophy University, where he was a starting linebacker and helped ensure the Packers were never in cap trouble, team captain. He was not chosen in the NFL draft and despite having a franchise quarterback’s salary on signed as a free agent with the Houston Oilers, where their books. His reluctance to dip into free agency also he played 10 years, from 1975-1984. He started only drew the ire of fans — as well as coaches and front-of- nine times during his career but played in 146 of 147 fice executives — who interpreted his approach as too games. In one game he kicked four extra points as an passive. emergency kicker. Starting in 2012, Thompson went five years without “Ted played 10 years in the league, which is a testa- signing an unrestricted free agent. His only meaning- ment to anybody,” Reinfeldt said. “Ted knew assign- ful free-agent signing during that period was tight ments of all 22 guys on the field, better than some of end Jared Cook, a “street” free agent who didn’t count the guys playing the positions.” against the Packers’ compensatory draft formula be- Ron Wolf hired Thompson as a Packers scout in cause he was released by the Los Angeles Rams. When 1992. He moved to Seattle, where he was vice presi- Thompson finally broke that drought with the signing dent of football operations from 2000 to 2004. Pack- of tight end Martellus Bennett, the decisions back- ers President and CEO Bob Harlan named Thompson fired. Bennett was released midway through his first general manager of the Packers on Jan. 14, 2005. season. With him at the helm, the Packers advanced to a “I think people have been tough on him,” Reinfeldt, franchise-record eight consecutive playoffs. They himself a former general manager, said at the time of played in four NFC championship games, losing Thompson’s induction. “I think history will be kind to three. Two were especially painful defeats: the 2007 Ted Thompson.” overtime home loss to the New York Giants, and the Thompson’s inactivity in the free-agent market was 2014 collapse in Seattle. compounded by poor drafting in the second half of The Packers had a 125-82-1 record in Thompson’s his tenure. From 2011 on, just six of Thompson’s draft- tenure, a .600 win percentage that ranked fourth in ees made a Pro Bowl roster while playing for the Pack- the NFL. Only the New England Patriots (.774), Pitts- ers. Only two received an All-Pro selection. burgh Steelers (.649) and Indianapolis Colts (.605) There were mid-round gems, such as left tackle Da- had a better win percentage in that time. vid Bakhtiari (fourth round), defensive tackle Mike Photo by KELSEY MAY Rodgers, a two-time MVP, was the biggest factor Daniels (fourth), defensive back Micah Hyde (fifth) McLeod’s Gracie Lance applies defensive pressure in getting the Packers their fourth Super Bowl title. and center Corey Linsley (fifth), but the Packers got as a Maud player tries to get into the lane. But from 2005 to 2010, Thompson executed a series little production from their first-round picks in his of championship-building draft choices. Six offensive last years as general manager. Of the five eligible play- Atlanta 44, Redwater 41 starters and six defensive starters on the Super Bowl ers Thompson drafted since 2011, only Nick Perry re- team, along with kicker Mason Crosby, were either ceived a second contract from the team — and he was The Lady Rabbs’ varsity basketball team edged out drafted by Thompson or acquired as an undrafted released midway through that deal. Redwater, 44-41, Jan. 19. Kym Sheppard poured in rookie. Thompson also signed key defensive back Thompson also whiffed completely on his 2015 19 points, Jennifer Easter added eight and Tianna Charles Woodson in free agency. draft class. None of the eight players drafted that year Lawson had eight. In his first six years, Thompson drafted nine play- received a second contract. ers who would make at least one Pro Bowl roster. Five Thompson was eventually reassigned to a senior would be selected to at least one first- or second-team advisor position to his replacement, Brian Gutekunst. All-Pro list, including Thompson’s second-ever pick Thompson’s legacy is strong, however. Before him, the as Packers general manager, safety Nick Collins. only men to guide Green Bay to a Super Bowl title When Mike Holmgren left Green Bay for the Seat- were named Lombardi and Wolf. tle Seahawks, Thompson was the first person he hired Many teams see their fortunes plummet immediate- from the Packers organization. ly after a Hall of Fame quarterback retires. Because of “He went to Seattle and they won a Super Bowl. The Thompson, the Packers remained annual Super Bowl man knew how to build an organization,” Harlan said. contenders. “Stellar,” was how Pro Football Hall of Fame general “He’s had an awful lot of success,” Wolf once said. manager Bill Polian once described Thompson’s abili- “He’s very good. I think all you have to do is see the ca- ty to identify talent in the draft. “He’s outstanding, and reer he’s had. He left here and went to Seattle to build he’s outstanding not only in terms of judging talent, a team that went to the Super Bowl. He comes back but of managing the draft.” here, and he’s had a team that’s won the Super Bowl. Analyzing talent was Thompson’s favorite task as “If you just look at what he did the last 10 years, I’d general manager. He was self-deprecating about his say he’s exceptional.” Photo by KIM SHEPPARD other skills in that job during his Hall of Fame induc- © Copyright 2021 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, re- Atlanta’s Kym Sheppard stretches for a layup. tion. printed with permission. “You look at all the great players who’ve come Atlanta 54, Redwater 41

Atlanta’s varsity boys’ basketball team topped Redwater, 54-41, Jan. 19. Daimion Collins had 24 points, Keyshawn Easter nine, Alex Boston sev- en, Caleb Hamilton seven, Terunte Neal five and Kameron Dickerson two.

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The Morris Upchurch Middle School girls’ basket- USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin ball program battled Paul Pewitt Jan. 21. The sev- Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson enth grade team won, 27-17, with Kerian Thomas holds the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl XLV on leading the way with 17 points, and the eighth grade Feb. 6, 2011, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin team won, 32-13, with Brenna Turbeville leading Ted Thompson, smiles as he addresses the media at the way with nine points. Lambeau Field in January 2005. Sports Calendar Linden-Kildare Junior High Jan. 28 – 7g, 8g at James Bowie – 5 p.m. Atlanta High School Jan. 28 – 7b, 8b vs. James Bowie – 5 p.m. Jan. 28 – Texarkana College (Tennis) – 8 a.m. Feb. 4 – 8g, 8b at McLeod – 5 p.m. Jan. 29 – VB, VG, JVB vs. Hooks – 5 p.m. Feb. 8 – 7g, 8g vs. Maud – 5 p.m. Jan. 29 – Texarkana College (Tennis) – 8 a.m. Feb 1 – Redwater Meet (Powerlifting) McLeod High School Feb. 2 – at North Lamar (Soccer) – 6 p.m. Jan. 29 - VB, VG, JVB, JVG vs. Rivercrest – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 - VB, VG, JVB at Pewitt – 5 p.m. Feb. 2 – VB, JVB vs. James Bowie – 5 p.m. Feb. 5 – vs. Liberty-Eylau (Soccer) – 6 p.m. Feb. 5 – VB, JVB at L-K – 5 p.m. Feb. 9 – VB, JVB at DeKalb – 5 p.m. Feb. 12 - VB, JVB vs. Redwater – 5 p.m McLeod Junior High Jan. 28 - JHB, JHG vs. Maud – 5 p.m. Atlanta Middle School Feb. 4 – JHB, JHG vs. L-K – 5 p.m. Jan. 28 – Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. Hooks – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8 – JHB, JHG at James Bowie – 5 p.m. Jan. 28 – Girls 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at Hooks – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4 - Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. New Boston – 4:30 p.m. Queen City High School USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Feb. 11 - Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at Pewitt – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 29 – VB, VG, JVB at Paul Pewitt – 5 p.m. Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers’ first-round Jan. 30 – at Mt. Pleasant (Softball) – 11:45 a.m. pick is introduced by GM Ted Thompson on April 24, Bloomburg High School Jan. 30 – at Mt. Pleasant (Softball) – 1:30 p.m. 2005. an. 29 – VG, VB vs. Avinger – 5:30 p.m. Feb. 1 – at Elysian Fields (Softball) – 5 p.m. Feb. 5 – VG, VB at Yantis – 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2 – VB, VG, JVG vs. DeKalb – 5 p.m. Feb. 9 – VB vs. Sulphur Bluff – 6 p.m. Feb. 5 – VB, VG, JVB at Redwater – 5 p.m. Atlanta Boys Feb. 12 – VB at Union Hill – 6 p.m. Feb. 5 – at Pleasant Grove (Softball) – 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 – VB at New Boston – 5 p.m. Bloomburg Junior High Baseball Assoc. Feb. 4 – JHG, JHB vs. Union Hill – 5 p.m. Queen City Junior High (MUMS) Jan. 28 – Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at Red Lick – 4:30 p.m. Atlanta Boys Baseball Association is now ac- Linden-Kildare High School Jan. 28 – Girls 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. Red Lick – 4:30 p.m. cepting bids for mowing and field maintenance. Jan. 29 - VB, VG, JVB at Detroit – 5 p.m. Feb. 4 - Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. Hooks – 4:30 p.m. Sealed bids must be received by February, 19, ei- Feb. 2 – VB, JVB at Maud – 5 p.m. Feb. 4 - Girls 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at Hooks – 4:30 p.m. ther to P.O. Box 871 Atlanta, TX 75551 or to a Feb. 2 – at Redwater (Softball) – 6 p.m. Feb. 11 – Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at DeKalb – 4:30 p.m. board member by 4 p.m. Please contact Ryan Feb. 3 – at Pewitt (Tennis) Feb. 5 – VB, JVB vs. McLeod – 5 p.m. *Schedules are apt to change at any time. Check school Boatman at 903-824-5711 to obtain a bid sheet or websites or Facebook pages on game day for any changes or additional information. cancellations that may occur.* Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Journal-Sun – 5B

ADVENTIST Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church St. Paul CME Church 308 CR 1894 Kildare • Pastor David Hazelwood Seventh Day Adventist 1146 CR 1111 • Atlanta 412 Johns St. • Atlanta • 796-4908 903-748-1787 307 W. Taylor • Atlanta • 796-9128 Smyrna Baptist Church St. Paul CME Church Lanier Friendship Baptist Church 4621 Hwy 77E • Smyrna • 796-6795 402 CR 3672 • Domino • 796-4541 APOSTOLIC Hwy 59 S • Linden • Pastor Taylor Duncan Apostolic Lighthouse Church Tanglewood Missionary Shady Grove CME Church 903-665-3363 FM 1841 • Atlanta • 796-5257 1029 CR 3324 • 796-5115 CR 4114 at Hwy 59S • Atlanta Lindare Baptist Church 701-8221 Thomas Street Baptist Church Linden • 903-938-2308 Life Tabernacle Apostolic Church 502 E. Thomas St. • Atlanta • 796-5205 NAZARENE Faith Community Church Macedonia Baptist Church 402 High School Lane • Atlanta Unity Baptist Church 104 N. 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Louise • Atlanta • 796-3862 Piney Grove Baptist Church 610 Hwy 59S • Queen City • 799-7181 Antioch Baptist Church CHURCH OF CHRIST 3268 Hwy 77 • Douglassville • 896-5270 Faith Tabernacle FM 96 at FM 2791 • 796-2789 Church of Christ Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 20069 FM 1841 • Atlanta • 244-0443 Beulah Land Baptist Hwy 77E • Atlanta • 796-3371 FM 1399 • Linden • 756-7054 Hwy 96 West • Queen City • 796-3511 God’s Anointed Ministries McLeod Church of Christ Pruitt Lake Missionary Baptist Church Hwy 125 • McLeod 400 E. Hiram • Atlanta • 846-2033 Bethel Cass Baptist Church Hwy. 155 between Linden & Avinger Off FM 995 • Linden Oak Grove Church of Christ Harvest Fellowship Church Salem Missionary Baptist Church 4382 CR 3659 • Queen City • 796-4950 Hwy 59S • Queen City • 796-7929 Bethsaida “Y” Baptist Church Linden • Rev. Roy F. Bailey • 756-7770 Bivins • 796-3062 Kingdom Faith Ministry CHURCH OF GOD 11555 FM 3129 • Queen City • 796-9327 Zion Hill Baptist Church Atlanta Church of God Cass Baptist Church 3267 CR 1245 • Linden • Pastor Starkey Gunn Bloomburg • 728-5493 19730 FM 1841 • Atlanta Living Water Tabernacle House of Prayer 101 W. Main • Bloomburg 903-756-3165 Cass County Cowboy Church Holly Street Church of God 7701 Hwy 59S • Atlanta • 824-1566 807 Holly St. • Atlanta • 799-7928 Narrow Gate Cowboy Ministry CHURCH OF CHRIST 1830 N Pine Vivian LA 71082 Church of Christ Courtland Independent Baptist Church CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Bro Eric Cunningham Pastor FM 96, Two miles west of Queen City Hwy 8 N • Linden • Minister Billy Hunt • 756-5080 Hendrix Temple COGIC Trinity Holiness Church Southside Church of Christ Cross Creek Cowboy Church 618 Wade • Atlanta • 796-3756 101B Loop 59 • Atlanta • 903-826-1884 Hwy 59 S • Linden • Minister Eric Bradley Sr. 5575 Hwy 77E • Atlanta • 559-0823 New Beginning COGIC True Believer International 756-7095 Douglassville Baptist Church 1102 Hwy. 59S • Queen City • 832-6299 Family Life Center Douglassville Queen City COGIC 219 E. Hiram • Atlanta • 903-244-3628 CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Enon First Baptist Church 801 Walker Lane. • Queen City • 799-7995 Linden COGIC PENTECOSTAL 510 Howe St. • Atlanta • 796-7905 Springdale COGIC Hwy 59 S • Linden • 756-3363 Upon This Rock Ministries CR 3287 • Queen City • 799-5745 First Baptist Church 119 E. Main • Atlanta • 799-6089 Roach COGIC E. Hiram at Mill St. • Atlanta • 796-7925 Walker Chapel COGIC CR 1110 • Shiloh Community • 796-8410 Calvary Tabernacle Hwy 8 • Douglassville • 846-2107 First Baptist Church 375 FM 2327 • Queen City • 799-7933 Walker Chapel COGIC Allday at Johns St. • Atlanta • 796-5300 Word of Faith Kingdom COGIC Hwy 8 • Douglassville • Pastor Greg Hatley Faith Pentecostal Church 104 W. Hiram St • 796-6000 846-2107 First Baptist Church - Bloomburg Hwy 59 • Atlanta • 796-6367 Bloomburg • 728-5252 EPISCOPAL Life Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church METHODIST First Baptist Church - Queen City All Saints Episcopal 402 High School Lane • Atlanta • 796-7353 Cornett United Methodist Church Marietta at 2nd St. • Queen City • 796-7934 406 N. Louise • Atlanta • 796-7200 FM 2888 at FM 250 • Rev. Chad Mitchell McLeod Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church 903-399-8693 Golden Gate Baptist Church 19384 FM 125S • McLeod • 796-9408 CR 2480 • Atlanta • 903-796-6686 FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP Linden United Methodist Church Abundant Life Good Exchange Baptist Church 400 E. Rush • Linden • Rev. Kelly Krone 610 S. Louise • Atlanta • 796-9113 LINDEN 314 CR 4567 • McLeod • 796-3963 756-5981 Word of Life Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD Faith Independent Baptist Church 102-B W. Hiram • Atlanta • 796-0335 First Assembly of God Douglassville United Methodist Church Hwy. 59S • Atlanta 808 S. 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TED THOMPSON RICHARD ALAN PYLE Jan. 17, 1953 - Jan. 20, 2021 Sept. 22, 1962 - Jan. 18, 2021 Fear or Faith?

Ted Thompson, age 68, Richard Alan Pyle, age of Atlanta, Texas, went to 58, of Bloomburg, Tex- By Pastor Susan Emmons Pearl of Great Price Tabernacle be with the Lord Wednes- as died in Murfreesboro, day, January 20, 2021 at Tennessee of a heart at- In this time of chaos, the child of God has to his residence surrounded tack on January 18, 2021. decide, do I trust God through this, or give in by family. Richard was born on to fear? Did I start out trusting God, then get Ted was born Janu- September 22, 1962 in fearful when the situation started getting worse? ary 17, 1953, in Atlanta, Texarkana, Arkansas to Do I continue to trust God through every- Texas, to Jimmy and Elta Bobby and Elner Pyle. thing? Or will he understand if I feel anxious, Frost Thompson. He was Richard was a truck worried, and uncertain? a former General Man- driver, a Marine veteran God knows I’m human, and I have all these ager for the Green Bay with service in Japan and human emotions, so he can’t expect me to not Packers; a ten season linebacker for the Houston Oil- Korea. He was a charter have some kind of fear, can he? Let’s see what the ers and a member of First United Methodist Church, member of Holly Street WORD says. Atlanta, Texas. Church of God. 2 Tim. 1:7..For God has not given us the spirit He was preceded in death by his mother, Elta Frost Richard traveled the world extensively, met and was of fear, but of Power, and of Love, and of a Sound Thompson; brother-in-law, Gary Fortenberry; and followed by many people on Facebook from many mind. nephew, Lance Fortenberry. countries, and of course the USA. He cared about Prov. 3:5..Trust in the Lord with ALL thine He is survived by his father, Jimmy Thompson of At- family and friends, and keeping the yard and pasture heart, and lean not unto thine own understand- lanta, Texas; brothers, Frank Thompson and wife Judy in good condition. ing. of Lubbock, Texas, Jim Thompson and wife Cassie of Richard will be remembered by many friends, his Isa. 35:4..Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Atlanta, Texas; sister, Deborah Fortenberry of Mes- generosity to others and his love for his Mom. He Be strong, fear not, behold your God will come quite, Texas; nephews and nieces, Gabby Kennedy, loved history and learning new things and said it kept with vengeance, even God with a recompense, he Jake Thompson, Brad Fortenberry, and Paige Clark. him “interesting”. Richard was preceded in death by will come and save you. Private services are under the direction of Hanner his father, Bobby Pyle; his grandparents, Alton and Isa. 41:10..Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be Funeral Service. Bessie Pyle and Robert and Hazel Johnson. not dismayed, for I am thy God, I will strengthen In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Her- He is survived by his wife, Mea Pyle; daughter, Jena thee, yea, I will help thee, yea, I will uphold thee itage Home Health and Hospice, 307 North Louise Pyle; mother, Elner Pyle; sisters, Carmen Pyle and with the right hand of my righteousness. Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551 or to St. Jude Children’s Gail Cook; nephews Jesse Cook and Tanner Cook; Isa. 26:3..Thou will keep him in perfect peace, Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Mem- and a host of other family and friends. whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusts phis, Tn 38148. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, Janu- in thee. Guest registry is available at www.hannerfunerals- ary 23, 2021, under the direction of Hanner Funeral Psalm 56:11..In God have I put my trust, I will ervice.com. Service, at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, on not be afraid what man can do unto me. County Road 4919, in Bloomburg, Texas, officiated by ______= = ______Psalm 23:4.. Yea, though I walk through the = Rev. Vernon Groce and Andy Campbell. valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, Pallbearers will be Henry McCreery, Donald Hodg- for thou art with me. DANNY HURT es, Shorty Elder, Ronnie Lummus, Buddy Brown and Psalm 9:10.. And they that know thy name will Charles Burton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jesse June 19, 1957 - Jan. 18, 2021 put their trust in thee, for thou Lord has not for- Cook, Tanner Cook, Jason Martz and Dreux Land. saken them that seek thee. Guest registry is available at www.hannerfunerals- Danny Joe Hurt age Mark 11:22.. And Jesus answering, said unto ervice.com. 63, of Bloomburg, Tex- them, Have faith in God. ______as, went to be with the = = = Phil. 4:7..And the peace of God, which pass- Lord Monday, January es all (human) understanding, shall keep your 18, 2021 in a Texarkana, JAMES WALKER hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Texas, hospital. May 24, 1930 - Jan. 23, 2021 St. John 14:27..Peace I leave with you, my Danny was born June peace I give unto you, not as the world gives, give 19, 1957, in Atlanta, Tex- James E. Walker, age I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled. as, to James and JoAnn Children, look to your Heavenly Father for Hurt. He was a member 90, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord help, guidance, comfort in these trying times, he of Macedonia Baptist knows all about your worries, but he is faithful, Church and retired from Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 in an Atlanta, Texas, hospi- and will keep you. Red River Army Depot after 31 years. Romans 16:20..And the God of peace shall Danny received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas tal. James was born May bruise Satan under your feet shortly, the grace of A&M in Texarkana and was a TEEX instructor for our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. 30 years. He was past president of SFFMA of Texas, 24, 1930, in Princeton, Arkansas, to Horace and the Northeast Texas Chapter, and current president of Come join us at the Pearl of Great Price Tab- ESD #3. Mamie Sorrells Walker. He was retired from In- ernacle, 212 County Road 2232 in Douglassville. Danny was very active in not only teaching fire Our Sunday church service begins at 11 a.m. Call classes but was a volunteer fireman for Bloomburg, ternational Paper Com- pany; and was a member 430-342-4829 for prayer and any other informa- Doddridge, and Bright Star Fire Departments. He tion. was preceded in death by his parents. of Thomas Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed spend- He is survived by his wife Cindy Hurt of Bloomburg, ing time outdoors, fishing, gardening, hog hunting Texas; step children, Jennifer Childers of DeKalb, Tex- and he especially enjoyed deer hunting. He was pre- as, Amanda Childers of New Boston, Texas, Corey ceded in death by his wife, Viaud Walker; son, Edward Childers and fiancé’ Lindsey of DeKalb, Texas; two Delane Walker; and his parents. brothers, Gary Hurt and spouse Regina of Texarkana, He is survived by his son, Robert Walker and wife Texas, Denny Hurt and spouse Robert Pettit of Dal- Danielle of Laurinburg, North Carolina; daughter, las, Texas; uncle, James Williams, aunt, Kathy Peacock Wanda Walker Woods of Grand Prairie, Texas; daugh- and spouse Neal Peacock; eleven grandchildren, Lexi, ter-in-law, Sue Walker of Camden, Arkansas; five Michaela, Dalton, Autumn, A’Mya, Alandrea, Avius, grandchildren, Heather Rivera and husband Freddie Alivia, Brooklyn, Avery, Prestyn; one great grand- of Leesburg, Virginia, Brad Walker and wife Wendy of child, Jaxon; mother in law, Ann McIntyre; sister in Fort Worth, Texas, Toni Walker and husband Danny law, Susan McIntyre; and a number of other relatives. of Daingerfield, Texas, Dustin Woods and wife Tiffany Graveside services were at 2:00 pm, Friday, January of Longmont, Colorado, Ryne Woods and wife Amber 22, 2021 in the Queen City Cemetery, under the di- of Midlothian, Texas; nine great-grandchildren; one rection of Hanner Funeral Service. great-great-grandchild; and his fur baby, “Gojo”. Interment was in Queen City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 from 10 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cass a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hanner Funeral Service. County ESD #3, PO Box 238, Bloomburg, Texas 75556 A celebration memorial service will be at a later Guest registry is available at www.hannerfunerals- date. Those wishing to memorialize James may make contributions to Thomas Street Baptist Church or St. ervice.com. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. ______= = = ______Guest registry is available at www.hannerfunerals- ervice.com. On the Death of the Beloved

by John O’Donohue Though we need to weep your loss, You dwell in that safe place in our hearts, Where no storm or night or pain can reach you Let us not look for you only in memory, Where we would grow lonely without you. You would want us to find you in presence, Beside us when beauty brightens, When kindness glows And music echoes eternal tones. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Journal-Sun – 7B

Queen City hosts Archery Tournament at J.K. Hileman Elementary

By Tim Emmons [email protected]

Queen City ISD hosted a tournament for their Ar- chery Program on Sat. Jan. 16, at J.K. Hileman Ele- mentary. The Bulldog Archery Team had 88 archers who competed in the meet. The Top Archers included: (fourth grade) first place - Journey Dowden 232; (fifth grade) first place - Carter Aucoin 252; (sixth grade) first place - Chris Brown 272; (seventh grade) first place - Caleb Kimble 297; (eighth grade) first place - Brayden Wiley 276; (ninth grade) first place - Bailey Endsley; (10th grade) first place - Aubrie Kiser 239 and (11th grade) first place - Austin Fahrney 270.

Morris Upchurch Middle School basketball action shots

Photos by PHYLLIS WARREN 8B – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Queen City powerlifters earn first place at Maud Invitational

By Tim Emmons [email protected]

Queen City powerlifters competed Jan 14, at the Maud Invitational Powerlifting Meet. The Bulldogs took 17 boys and one girl to the event. Overall, the Queen City boys’ team placed first against the 12 other schools present which included juggernaut Texas High. The lone Lady Bulldog Erica Lavoie placed fourth in her respective weight class. For the guys Justin Lance was a beast at the bar as he placed first in the 242-pound weight class with a squat total of 650 pounds, a bench total of 285 pounds and a deadlift total of 485 pounds. Cedric Davis also tossed up beast-like numbers as he placed first in the Super Heavy Weight (SHW) divi- sion with a squat total of 660 pounds, a bench total of 335 pounds and a deadlift total of 500 pounds. Kenneth Allison placed second in the 132-pound weight class, Delvon Federick placed first in the 148’s, Christian Nard placed fourth in the 148-pound weight class, Charlie Kirkland-Campbell placed eighth in the 148-pound weight class, James Obenoskey placed Erica Lavoie stays focused at the squat station Cedric Davis tossed up 660 pounds at the squat sta- fifth in the 165’s, Kaden Satterfield placed ninth in the during the Maud Powerlifting Invitational. tion. Davis won the SHW division with a total of 1,495 165’s, Logan Niedens placed fourth in the 165’s, Clint pounds lifted. Wooding placed seventh in the 181’s, Mason Stringer placed eighth in the 181’s, Aaron Jones placed sixth in the 198’s, Tanner McCarthy placed sixth in the 220-pound weight class, Daniel Jones placed sixth in the 242’s and Rhyen Pope placed seventh in the 275-pound weight class. QC power will compete in the Tri-Meet Saturday, Feb. 13, with Linden-Kildare and Clarksville.

McLeod celebrates Senior Night before game with Maud

Photo by KELSEY MAY Cary May Kaitlyn Cross Sibbie Comer