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Courtesy Photo LADY WILDCATS HEAD TO STATE Bloomburg’s softball team beat Chireno 5-3 in the Regional Final last Saturday and advanced to the Courtesy Photo state tournament. As part of the final four the Lady Wildcats are two series wins away from bringing Over the years, the Texas Association of School home a coveted state championship. Boards Superintendent of the Year award program has honored outstanding Texas administrators for achievement and excellence in public school administration. Candidates are chosen for their strong leadership skills, dedication to improving the quality of education in their school districts, commitment to Alexander named deputy district clerk public support and involvement in education, and ability to build good employee relations among By Sydni Goza in order and there were no major is- to approve donations in the amount teachers and staff members. Region 8 Education The Cass County Commissioner’s sues that needed to be corrected. The of $2,992 in cash and $1,340 in Service Center is pleased to announce that Sidney Court held a regular session on May largest expenditure categories for checks for the K9 programs. Fitts and Harrist, Superintendent of the Atlanta Independent 25 at 8:30 a.m. in Linden to discuss 2020 were Administration and Fi- Godwin approved the County Audi- School District, will represent our region in the 2021 a number of items. Among those nance, Roads and Public Works, and tor’s financial report and expenses in Superintendent of the Year state competition. present for the meeting were Com- Law Enforcement Activities which is which separate revenue and expen- missioners Darrell Godwin and Brett considered pretty standard by Shaw. diture accounts were set up to track Fitts, County Clerk Amy Varnell, and Fitts and Godwin made a motion what is being spent towards the in- Auditor Jim Loomis. to approve the deputation and bond coming K9 and any future expenses A presentation was delivered by of Sarah Alexander as Deputy Dis- for the K9 program. Jordan Shaw CPA of McMinn, Laird trict Clerk. Cass County Auditor, Jim The Cass County Commissioners & Company, PC regarding the 2020 Loomis, gave a favorable report for Court regular session adjourned at Fiscal Year county audit. According April 2021 with no significant chang- 8:51 a.m. and was approved by Fitts to Shaw, the financial statements are es. Fitts and Godwin made a motion and Godwin.

BUCKLE UP: Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off By Sydni Goza May 24 to June 6. A virtual media We’ve all had friends, relatives, or ac- In 2020, there were 1,073 fatal ve- event for the campaign was held May quaintances that have been affected by hicle crashes in Texas which resulted 24 at 10:00 a.m. and included several this,” Atlanta District Engineer, Bud- Thursday, May 27, Linden PD worked alongside TX- from occupants not wearing their speakers from Cass County and other dy Williams, said. DOT to demonstrate the dangers of not using a seatbelts, a 16% increase from 2019. areas that illustrated the importance Statistics for the Atlanta District seatbelt. TXDOT set up a trailer with a vehicle that These were the statistics given by the of wearing a seat belt. provided by Director of Transpor- would simulate what would happen to people in a Texas Department of Transportation’s “It’s hit close to home for everybody. See BUCKLE UP page 8 car crash that weren’t using a seatbelt. Sara, A’My- (TxDOT) Behavioral Traffic Safety iah, and fiancé Jamey King stopped by to see the demonstration. It was great timing because Jamey Specialist, Irene Webster to start off was just telling the girl the dangers of not wearing their annual Click It or Ticket safety a seatbelt. belt campaign which will run from

New council members sworn in Dean McDuff, Randy Pennington, Curt Bates are sworn in as City Police Chief Eric Lee, along with officers Jennifer Prosperie, Karl Valentine (not pictured), Counsel Members by City Attorney James Verschoyle. and TXDOT personnel Irene Webster and Rusty Anderson were involved in the event.

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Linda Rowe Thomas AHS Class of 1988 Little Rock, Arkansas By Kate Stow Local business owner opens coffee shop As the anchor for the Lady Rabbs relay team in the late By Shawn Larson if you are just looking for consideration, “after care- 1980s, spectators marveled at her incredible speed. Those the perfect blend of flavors, fully searching for a loca- who knew Linda Rowe marveled at her tenacity it took her Photo by In 2019 Tanya Beers had we offer espresso-based tion, we decided on Down- to lead her team to victory time and time again. Jodie Kelly Photography a dream to open a coffee drinks such as Lattes and town Atlanta. I love the That willpower earned Linda a scholarship to the Uni- shop similar to the ones cappuccinos. For the downtown feel of walking versity of Central Arkansas when she graduated in 1988. “I she loved to visit in bigger non-coffee drinkers, we into a specialty coffee shop never dropped the baton,” she said. cities, so “in December of have a selection of organ- every time if visited cit- During the pandemic last year when everything was 2019, I decided to attend ic loose-leaf tea sourced ies outside of the area and shut down, Linda – who has always been physically active a coffee school in Dallas fresh each season from tea thought it would be nice to – joined the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) US Track and where I learned proper gardens around the world, have that same experience Field Team. During the AAU Master Classics in March at brewing techniques and hand-shaken lemonade, to share with our commu- Virginia Beach, Linda places second in the W50 200 Meter barista skills,” says Beers. and hot chocolate.” nity,” Beers continued. Dash with a time of 28.00, and third in the W50 60 Meter Like all dreams, the pro- Caffe Crema will also Though Caffe Crema Run with a time of 8.50. cess can take some time. carry food says Beers. “Our is now open, a little over Those wins, along with many others, put Linda on the In this case, “from the idea food items will include a week ago now they had track to the 2021 AAU Open and Masters Outdoor Cham- stage to the opening of our some pastries such as fresh a soft to introduce their pionships to be held July 3 in Miramar, Florida. Once building has taken about baked cinnamon rolls and business to the communi- again fans are marveling at her speed; but those who know two years.” Beers says that scones. We also offer grab- ty. “Our soft opening was Linda marvel at her tenacity. they originally had planned n-go items such as turkey a wonderful success, says It’s not because she started this new journey at the age One of only two photos to open up in January of wraps, fruit and yogurt Beers, “There is no better of 51 that has friends old and new in awe of her. Rather, it Linda has of herself and 2020 but it was delayed. parfaits and a healthy snack way to gather community is the fact that she was ever able to do it in the first place. siblings before the fire According to Beers, the She is the baby. pack.” feedback, suggestions and Linda was born in the name Caffe’ is the word Beers hopes that they are discover any service bugs. tiny East Texas town of Coffee in Italian and Cre- bringing something spe- We want to thank first of Douglassville – population ma is the foam on top of an cial to the community, “We all, God and everyone that 171. It was there, at the age espresso drink. I thought purchase all of our coffee helped make our business a of two that her path was that would be the perfect from a roaster who receives success.” forged by fire. name since we specialize raw imported coffee beans. Tanya Beers attend- “My six-year old sis- in making espresso-based They roast them fresh to ed school in Atlanta and ter and I were standing drinks. The logo was actu- order so we can ensure our worked locally. She also op- by a heater when it ex- ally designed by my hus- that guest have the freshest erated a home-based cake ploded,” Linda states. “My band’s nephew who is a coffee. All of our syrups are decorating business part- hands and face were badly graphic designer.” house-made for all the cof- time, so moving into this burned, and my sister died Beers hopes to have fee lovers who like to add a next stage in life shouldn’t a few days afterward. I have something special for ev- little sweet to their cup. We be a big jump. no memory of it. I really eryone. “If you are looking built a place for our com- Beers would like to wish I could remember my for a good coffee, we offer munity to gather together.” “thank everyone who has sister.” single-origin coffee which Building something spe- shown their love and sup- That day began years of is considered the high- cial always takes careful port for Caffe’ Crema.” travelling to the Shriners est-grade coffee available or Children’s Hospital in Gal- veston for treatments and therapy to help her learn to adapt. She had lost all This is a list of all the fingers on her left hand. of the Atlanta ISD Retirees. Thank you Her face and right hand for your years were left disfigured. of service. “My mother once told me of a story about me be- Dave Allen - ing in the hospital at 2 years Atlanta High old. I was flown to a military hospital when I was Jo Caldwell - first burned. That story res- Administration onates with me daily,” she Flora Cook - said. “There was a soldier Atlanta Elementary there who had both legs amputated and never really spoke to anyone; obviously de- Kay Gilbert - CCSSA pressed. One day, I hopped down from her lap and though Atlanta ISD offers my face and hands were bandaged and I was in my own summer meals Elaine Johnson - pain, I walked over to him and began to sing ‘Joy to the Atlanta High World’ to him. His face lit up into a big smile and appar- By Sydni Goza ently from that day, he laughed and played with me daily. Beginning June 1 through Tammy McClure - Atlanta Elementary Mama always said, ‘Baby, that’s who you are! Always be joy July 8, Atlanta ISD will be of- to someone’s world.’” fering free summer meals to Donna Rice - Linda’s love of fashion was apparent even then and kept children up to 18 years old Atlanta Primary her from being hurt worse than she was. “I was wearing at Atlanta Middle School. a little fur coat, zipped up, with the hood on,” she said. Meals will be served Mon- Kathryn Smith - “That’s why only my hands and face were burnt.” Atlanta Primary day through Thursday with But her parents and five siblings never treated her like a victim; she was expected to do all the things her brother breakfast being served be- Lori Smith - and sister did. “I never wanted to be pitied, and I couldn’t tween 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. Atlanta Primary figure out why people stared at me,” Linda said. and lunch being served be- Linda transferred from Arkansas State to Murray State tween 10:30 a.m. and noon. University in Tennessee to concentrate on fashion mer- chandising. Upon finishing her college degree at the age of 22, Linda became head buyer for Belk Stores. Buying jobs with Macy’s and Dillard’s followed, along with a stint managing Corporate Retail Account Manager for IBM in the Kentucky-to-New York Region, but the fashion world was always where she wanted to be. Here to Help But it was years later, in her Little Rock guest room, that Linda’s lifelong dream finally took shape. “I got a small following and had to move to a hole-in-the-wall showroom,” Life Go Right she said, “then I got a bigger following and was able to expand to a 7000 square foot studio in downtown Little Rock!” It’s from that studio that she has designed and handcraft- ed gowns for celebrities, athletes, singers, models, brides, and prom queens. She named the business “Romás” – a Kelli combination of her maiden and married names. And that name has become synonymous in the fashion world with Ashbrook-Cummings style, grace and quality. And it’s a name frequently men- 510 Loop 5 9 • Atlanta, TX 75551 tioned by celebrities. 903.796.8100 “The first celebrity to wear my design was Alex McCord of The Real Housewives of New York,” Linda said. “She 3410 Moores Lane • Texarkana, TX 75503 walked in my very first New York Fashion Week show in 903.223.8100 2010, wearing a black sequin gown, then she mentioned me on the show. My phone was blowing up like crazy with people telling me about it. From there, it just blossomed.” Soon followed commissioned gowns for Kathy Jordan, ex-wife of Al Sharpton, WNBA star Candice Wiggins, and actress Kelitta Smith, who played Bernie Mac’s wife on the television show of the same name. But the biggest break- See COVID page 10 4 | OPINIONS Wednesday, June 2s, 2021

Budget headed to governor’s desk The Texas Legislature sent Number of missing chil- a $248 billion two-year state dren reported budget to Gov. Greg Abbott The Texas Department after the House approved of Family and Protective the measure last Thursday. Services has issued its an- Barefoot Sanders was familiar figure in the Dallas legal The 140-day legislative nual report on children and community for years. As a judge, he became a powerful session ended at midnight youth missing from that voice for justice. And not only did he make history, he May 31. Senate Bill 1 is $13.5 agency’s conservatorship or was a witness to many important events in the twentieth billion less than the previous biennial budget, with the dif- who are considered victims of human trafficking. century. ference to be made up from COVID-19 relief funds from During fiscal year 2020, which ended Aug. 31 of last Harold Barefoot Sanders, Jr., was born in Dallas in 1925. the federal government. year, a total of 2,229 children and youth were missing at Barefoot was his grandmother’s maiden name, Dennie As previously reported, Abbott plans to call a special some point. On Aug. 31, 255 were still missing. During Barefoot. Though he disliked the name as a youngster, he session in the fall to allow legislators to decide how to al- that year, a total of 47,913 were in DFPS conservatorship, embraced it as an adult. He attended local schools, gradu- locate those funds. meaning 4.6%, went missing at some point. ating from North Dallas High School in 1942. He enlisted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has called for a special session for Of the 1,972 children recovered during that time frame, in the navy the next year, serving on a battleship in the this summer to address some of his priority bills, such as 136 of them — 7% — reported being victimized while Pacific for the remainder of World War II. limiting the participation of transgender athletes in school missing. Sixty-eight children — 3.4% — reported being a When he returned in 1946, he enrolled at the University sports, banning the use of public funds to pay lobbyists victim of sex trafficking. of Texas. He was a popular figure on campus and worked and putting limits on social media’s power to restrict us- hard at his studies, graduating in 1949. He quickly en- ers. Abbott called Patrick’s special-session proposal “pretty Texas Film Commission celebrates 50 years rolled at the UT Law School and earned a law degree by goofy,” according to the Austin American-Statesman. The Texas Film Commission, created in 1971 to expand the next year. He found a position at a Dallas law firm and Only the governor can call a special session and dictate the film industry in Texas, turned a half-century old this looked to a future in politics. the topics to be addressed. year. In 1952, he was elected to the Texas House of Represen- The commission has attracted $1.66 billion in local tatives, his first of three terms. He sponsored a number More than a third of Texans vaccinated spending and created more than 157,000 production jobs of reforms to investment law, the judicial process, and to Over a third of all Texans — more than 10 million — in Texas from 2007 to 2020. More than 150 Texas commu- the state’s mental health care system. In 1958, he ran for are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with shots nities are now officially Texas Film Friendly. Congress for the Dallas County district held by Republican opened up to anyone 12 and older, according to the Texas “Texas has developed into such a vibrant destination for Bruce Alger but lost decisively. Department of State Health Services. That is 34.5 percent production across all media that the promise and poten- In spite of the defeat, John F. Kennedy hired Sanders of the state’s population. tial recognized 50 years ago has been more than realized,” to manage his presidential campaign in Dallas County in The Texas Department of Emergency Management and Abbott said. 1960. Afterward, Kennedy appointed Sanders as US Attor- Abbott announced last week the expansion of the State ney for the District of North Texas. In that fateful Novem- Mobile Vaccine Program to include groups of five or more Hurricane system begins on June 1 ber in 1963, he warned Kennedy not to come to Dallas for eligible Texans who voluntarily choose to be vaccinated The 2021 hurricane system kicks off June 1, and it is ex- his goodwill tour of the state, fearful of the toxic political against COVID-19. pected to be another busy one. atmosphere of the time. Sanders rode in one of the cars in Anyone interested can call 844-90-TEXAS and select Last year’s Atlantic hurricane season included a re- the motorcade that included Vice-President Lyndon John- Option 13 to schedule a mobile vaccine clinic for groups cord-breaking 30 storms, including a dozen that made son and Gov. John Connally. After the president’s mur- of friends, families, employees, and others. In addition, landfall in the United States. Three storms — Hurricanes der in the streets of Dallas, he located and brought federal homebound residents can request a unit come to their Hanna and Laura and Tropical Storm Marco — resulted in judge Sarah T. Hughes to Love Field to swear in Johnson home. Previously, a minimum of 10 people were required disaster declarations for several Texas counties, according as president. before requesting a mobile vaccination unit. to the Texas Association of Counties. Sanders became the Assistant Attorney General in 1965 The call center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University and helped convince Congress to pass the landmark Vot- Saturday. warn that warmer Atlantic surface temperatures and the ing Rights Act, which allowed millions more American cit- absence of El Niño conditions in the Pacific could result in izens be able to vote. He also served as legislative counsel, Cases up slightly, hospitalizations down a busy hurricane system. helping the president with legal aspects of legislation and The number of COVID-19 cases in the past week rose helping pass his agenda. Johnson nominated Sanders for slightly, according to the Coronavirus Resource Center Gary Borders is a veteran award-winning Texas journal- a position as federal judge in 1968. However, legislative at Johns Hopkins University. As of last Friday, 269 deaths ist. He published a number of community newspapers in delays prevented the Senate from acting upon the nomina- were reported — identical to last week. The number of Texas during a 30-year span, including in Longview, Fort tion before Johnson’s term in office expired. The incoming lab-confirmed COVID-19 patients continues to drop, with Stockton, Nacogdoches and Cedar Park. Email: gborders@ president, Richard Nixon, refused to nominate Sanders. 1,899 hospitalized as of Friday, according to DSHS. texaspress.com. Sanders returned to private law practice, and in 1972, he announced his candidacy for the US Senate. He faced former US Sen. Ralph Yarborough in the primary, who was ousted in the 1970 primary by Lloyd Bentsen. Sanders won the Democratic nomination but lost to Tower that fall by a sizable margin that fall. In 1979, President Jimmy Carter nominated Sanders to be a federal judge for the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Sanders was confirmed easily. As a federal judge, he oversaw many cases, but the most prominent was the desegregation of Dallas schools. Dallas, like many cities across the country, faced racial divisions for decades. Many Dallas leaders tried to down- play the severity of those problems or denied they even existed. The Dallas school board had slowly moved to deseg- regate the schools in the late 1960s, a handful of students at a time. Even this enraged segregationists who refused Contact to accept any desegregation of schools and civil rights ac- tivists who believed the rights of all Dallas school children were at stake. After years of court fights, the case landed in Sanders’s court. By 1981, he ordered a new desegregation plan for [email protected] Dallas, which he would oversee the implementation for the next twenty years. The legal system works on past prece- dents. For Sanders, the law was not about protecting the status quo or even a privileged few. The law and the rights to find out how to have your promised to all Americans in the Constitution had to apply to everyone for it to mean anything. Though the changes were sometimes difficult, Dallas slowly moved toward desegregation of its schools. Sanders stepped down from an active role on the court name automatically listed in 1996. Once he took senior status, as it is called, he took only the occasional case. As his health declined in his later years, he retired completely from the court in 2006. He died in 2008 at the age of 83. on the ballot.

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CVS sweepstakes announced to encourage vaccinations By Sydni Goza CVS Health announced that beginning June 1, eligible customers 18 and up who received or certify that they’ve registered to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through CVS Health either at a CVS Pharmacy retail location, CVS Health at a long-term care facility, employer-based Return Ready clinic or other off-site clinic may choose to enter the #On- eStepCloser sweepstakes for an opportunity to win one of over a thousand prizes through weekly drawings and grand prizes. CVS colleagues who meet the requirements are also eligible to enter. According to the most recent CDC household pulse sur- vey COVID-19 vaccination tracker, 17.6% of adults 18 years and over are hesitant about receiving a vaccine. CVS Health One Skillet Stroganoff is working to close the gaps in hesitancy, and through the 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or 80/20) #OneStepCloser sweepstakes, provide a positive reminder of Name: Cody Sartor 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegetable oil (if need- the activities that are possible once vaccinated. Chief Criminal Investigator ed), plus extra for oiling the pan “We’re grateful for the millions of people who’ve received 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1/2 to 3/4 cup) one of the well over 17 million doses we’ve administered Cass County Criminal District Attorney’s Office 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced ¼-inch thick at CVS Health, but we have a long way to go,” said Dr. Kyu 2 large garlic cloves, minced Rhee, Senior Vice President and a Chief Medical Officer of By Kate Stow ¼ cup cognac (can also use dry white wine) CVS Health. “Getting as much of the population fully vac- There are many types of law enforcement officers, but it 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard cinated will bring us one step closer to all the things we’ve takes a different caliber of human being to take on the task 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce missed during the past 14 months, and keep our country of bringing justice for children who have been criminally 1-2 teaspoons paprika, to taste moving in the right direction.” abused. Those officers are required to plumb the depths of 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, divided Among the partners and prizes are $500 giveaways and human depravity and see things no one should ever have 3 ½ to 4 cups beef broth or stock $5,000 grand prize giveaways presented by CVS Health, a to see. 8 ounces dried extra wide egg noodles 7-night cruise for two to a destination of your choice pre- In Cass County, that officer is Cody Sartor, Chief Crimi- ½ to 2/3 cup sour cream sented by Norwegian Cruise Line, and a VIP trip to Super nal Investigator for the District Attorney. He also manages 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Bowl LVI in Los Angeles for two people including Super the county Cyber Crime Lab and represents the US Secret 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Bowl game tickets, airfare, hotel, and more, among many Service North Texas Cyber Fraud Taskforce and the Inter- Salt and ground pepper other prizes. For ahttp://www.cvs.com/onestepcloser- net Crimes Against Children Task Force. Lightly-oil a large nonstick skillet or saute pan (12.5 to sweeps. The sweepstakes ends July 10. After graduating from McLeod High School in 2004 13” diameter by 2.5” high, or a 4-quart cocotte) with veg- Cody went to work for a contractor remodeling Wal Mart etable oil (2-3 teaspoons, depending on the percentage of in Atlanta. A coworker had a second job at the jail and it fat in your ground beef; chuck will need less than round). York to compete seemed like a good gig, so in March 2005 he applied and Brown the ground beef with a few small pinches of salt and The Association of Texas became a jailer at the age of 18. Up to that point, he thought black pepper over medium-high heat. Let the beef develop Small School Bands is pleased he would follow his father, Troy Sartor, into the oil field. a good crust before you start to flip it. Break up any really to announce the selection While working at the jail he was persuaded to enter the large pieces with a spoon or spatula after it starts to brown. of the 2021 ATSSB All-State police academy by Terry Russell, a member of the Narcotics Use a slotted spoon to remove the beef from the pan and Band. More than 10,000 high Task Force. Cody took night classes then went to work for set aside. You’ll need 3 tablespoons of fat in the pan–if the school band students from Linden Police Department at the age of 20. Between 2007 beef hasn’t released this much fat, add enough butter or oil across Texas auditioned in 22 and 2015 he worked for the Atlanta PD before becoming to make up the quantity. Add onions, mushrooms, and 1/2 different regions for a place the Chief Investigator for the DA office. teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan. in their respective all-region “To say that Investigator Sartor is an asset to Cass Coun- Sauté until onions and mushrooms are softened, starting bands. ty and the surrounding counties would be an understate- to brown, and most of the liquid that has been released The ATSSB All-State Bands ment. He goes above and beyond in every investigation in has evaporated. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir will meet in rehearsals in Me- the pursuit of justice, assisting other law enforcement agen- in the cognac and simmer for 1-2 minutes, until almost lissa, Texas, June 9-12, 2021 . cies whenever requested,” said District Attorney Courtney completely evaporated. Stir the ground beef back into and will present a concert be- Shelton. “The Cass County District Attorney’s Office is the pan. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir it in to ginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in the Melis- truly fortunate to have Investigator Sartor as a part of the evenly distribute, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the beef sa Performance Hall. t e am .” broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and Dr. Mo Trout (Purdue University) will be the clini- Cody isn’t just part of a good team at work, he has one 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves. Stir in the uncooked cian-conductor of the All-State Jazz Ensemble. Don Lefevre at home, too. His wife, Sabrina Sartor, is an investigator egg noodles, and bring the mixture auntil the noodles (West Texas A&M University) will be the clinician-conduc- for the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and brother Ethan are cooked through. Add the sour cream, remaining 1/2 tor of the All-State Concert Band. Brian Balmages (Direc- is a DPS state trooper. His grandmother, Barbara Riddle, teaspoon thyme, and 2 tablespoons of parsley to the pan tor of Instrumental Publications for The FJH Music Com- worked for Atlanta ISD until her retirement; and mother, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. pany Inc.) will be the clinician conductor ol’ the All-State Donna Riddle Sartor, has worked for Atlanta ISD for many (The amount will depend on the beef broth you used.) If Symphonic Band. ATSSB has commissioned Mr. Balmages years. desired, stir in lemon juice to brighten the sauce (whether to write a piece for the ATSSB All-State Symphonic Band “As chief investigator it means I’m assigned to the district you need it will depend on the tanginess of the brand of which will premier the work on the June 12 concert. court. Predominately I work crimes against persons and sour cream you’re using and your personal tastes), or serve Micah York, a member of the Redwater High School major crimes,” Cody explained. “Crimes against persons the dish with lemon wedges on the side to squeeze over Band, was selected as a member of this band. He was chosen includes murders, major assaults, sex abuse cases, human your bowl. Sprinkle remaining parsley over the top of the for this honor in competitive auditions held across the state trafficking – those types of things.” pan and serve immediately. at region and area levels. York is a former student of Bonnie While most people tend to think of trafficking in the Roasted Garlic Parmesan Broccoli Montgomery and plays the jazz piano at school under the sense of someone being kidnapped and taken somewhere 2 heads broccoli (about 1 pound) direction of Devin Sipes. else to perform sex acts, the term covers a broad range of 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil This is his second time to perform as a member of the crimes involving the use of force, fraud or coercion to ob- 3 cloves garlic, sliced ATSSB All-State Band. His other interests include National tain some type of labor or commercial sex act. The most 1/4 tsp salt Honor Scoiety and Key Club. He is also active in church ac- common form of human trafficking is sexual exploitation, 1/4 tsp pepper tivities at First Baptist Church, Red Springs and enjoys play- with Texas ranking second in the nation, just under Cali- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese ing drums in the worship band. fornia. 1/2 lemon, juiced Micah is the son of Andrea York and the late Daren York A study by the University of Texas School of Social Work Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spread the broccoli onto of Redwater and the grandson of George Waller, the late found approximately 79,000 minor and youth victims of a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil then add in Gwen Waller, and Wade and Linda Shew of Atlanta. sex trafficking in Texas at any given time. garlic, salt and pepper. Toss to coat the broccoli in oil and York will attend Stephen F. Austin University in the fall, “We don’t have a huge number of human trafficking cas- seasonings. 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VBS First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School June 7th to 11th 5 pm Nightly Hughes Springs 302 East Third Street, Hughes Springs HAPPENINGS Call 903-639-3581 for information. session on ArkLaTex’s only floating challenge course will excite and thrill the ad- Hughes Springs Methodist Church venture seeker in you! Vacation Bible School Once you have conquered the course, June 7th to 11th you’re free to spend the rest of your day 9am to 12 noon enjoying our resort-style setting, relaxing 301 N. Taylor Street, Hughes Springs alongside the beautiful Ellison Creek Res- Call 903-639-2131 for information. ervoir (aka Lone Star Lake) or take advan- Funded by the Hughes Springs Econom- tage of our additional features including 1st place team in the nation! ic Development Corporation our zero gravity lounge chairs, food court, Renee Rosser says she is so proud of these AHS Accounting students. They were beach games, and more. A day of smiles chosen to compete in the Capitol Hill Challenge - Stock Market Game spon- CAR REGISTRATION RENEWAL guaranteed! sored by the SIFMA Foundation and Charles Schwab. AND THEY WON It was so Car registration renewals are available at Rates are: much fun and a great learning experience! City Hall. Your registration cannot be past Adult: $24.00 due, and you must bring proof of insurance Child (7 years old and under): $12.00 and inspections. Call Glenda Russell at Daily Admission Only (over 21 years 903-639-7519 to set up your appointment! old/no water activities): $0.00 Hughes Springs Market Additional time: $10.00 per session DOWNTOWN Hughes Springs - 4th Season Passes: SATURDAY of May-November! 10x10 Adult: $129.00 spaces to rent & electricity available by re- Child (7 years old and under): $79.00 quest. Must provide own canopy & table. Daily Admission Only (for featured mu- Contracts available to guarantee spot! $25/ sic events/no water): $49.00 day. We meet up at 108 W. Germany Street, Contact Autumn @903.431.3547 for check in or purchase tickets, get fitted for info! a life jacket, then ride the shuttle down to Mark your calendars for July 3rd! the park. There you will find sandy beaches, zero gravity loungers, floating picnic tables, Hughes Springs Cruise Night! beach games, umbrellas, 4,000 square foot 3rd Friday in June....Mark those calen- observation deck with a bar, a food court Charles Ellingburg spoke at the Atlanta Lions Club about Answer International, dars! provided by Rabbit Hole, Too, and more! an organization that is dedicated to saving children from trafficking and abuse. Make sure to bring your towel and sun Pictured from left to right: Nancy Coe, Kellie Cox, Charles Ellingburg, and Stuart LIBRARY NEWS Smith. screen. Water shoes are recommended. Summer Read Program will be LIVE and Of course, we are always willing to help in person beginning June 8th!! you celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or Sartor FROM PAGE 5 Preschool Storytime and Elementary any other celebration. Contact us for spe- Homeschool Book Club will return when cial group rates at info@rockypointlonestar. es in Cass County that we to the county. As the only kid brains,” he said. “There school starts back. Enjoy the summer ac- com or 903-916-1469. Rocky Point Adven- catch, but that doesn’t mean NCFI certified and trained has been a paradigm shift – tivities coming your way beginning June 8. tures is locally owned and family operated they aren’t occurring. We officer in Northeast Texas, parents aren’t parents any- COMPUTERS ARE OPEN. COPY AND in Lone Star, Texas, by James and Ginger have some cases in which he also uses the equipment more, they’re friends. They FAX SERVICE AVAILABLE. COPIES $.25, Smith. “We are investing in our commu- human trafficking can be for cases in six surrounding don’t look at what their kids FAX $2.00 PER FAX - NOT PER PAGE. nity, our youth, and helping families have filed, but for whatever rea- counties. are doing, they don’t moni- IPADS WITH EDUCATIONAL ACTIV- an option for activities close to home” Gin- son we file it another way “Every time I use the sys- tor. Some people will argue ITIES ARE NOW SET UP FOR CHIL- ger says. “We live in a fabulous community for a higher penalty. For tems, I fill out a Forensics it’s an invasion of privacy. DREN. BRING YOUR CHILD IN TO SEE. with amazing businesses. Maybe we can all instance, if you have a con- Partner Report (FPR) that As a parent myself, it’s my work together to make our little triangle a tinuance event, like child shows what skills were used. duty to protect my kids RED RADIANCE GARDEN CLUB vacation/shopping/dining destination.” abuse, it has a 20-99 or life The more FPR’s I send, the from themselves.” WILL MEET AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER On June 12, we will be hosting the first with no eligibility for pa- more likely they will keep During the COVID pan- Brown Bag has returned! Look for noti- annual Empowerment Triathlon. This role, which is a higher pen- funding our program,” demic, one would think sex fications from Missie McCord. Contact the event will take bicyclists from Lone Star alty than the trafficking. A said Cody. “They use these crimes would have been library at 903-639-1332 if you wish to re- through Hughes Springs and Daingerfield lot of times our trafficking numbers when they speak lower than usual. However, ceive notifications. then back to Lone Star. They will then kay- gets consolidated into other to the Senate and House on the numbers spiked. In fact, ak twice around the park and end with two offences to get more bang how the NCFI is affecting Cody crunched 10 Tera- PAGE TURNERS BOOK CLUB HAS rounds of the Challenge Course. Spon- for our buck.” local law enforcement.” bytes of data last year. RETURNED ON 2ND AND 4TH THURS- sorships and entry fees will be donated to With Highway 59 coming “This equipment helps “The sad truth of it is that DAYS AT 10:30 (unless otherwise speci- Grace Ministries Counseling Fund to help straight to us from Mexico, develop a solid piece of ev- our victims were locked up fied!). people in our area with financial barriers to DPS troopers are the larg- idence that you can use to with their offenders, and THE BOOK CLUB WILL BE DIS- mental health counseling. est traffic enforcement and corroborate what a child had no opportunity to out- CUSSING THE BOOKS, “THE LILAC Check our website www.rockypointlone- narcotics catching entity. said happened to them,” cry,” Cody said. “In Cass GIRLS” BY MARTHA HALL KELLY ON star.com for other upcoming events. “They are trained for years said Cody. “It makes a County our schools and WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH, AND “THE and years to look for indi- world of difference in the churches are, a lot of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY BOOK #1, THE Water the Fire Department Campaign: cators of criminalistic activ- case whenever a kid is able time, outlets for these chil- AMULET OF SAMARKAND BY JON- We will be supporting our local Fire De- ity,” Cody explained. “Only to relate what is on the walls dren to make their outcries. ATHAN STROUD,” ON WEDNESDAY, partment this year again. Our water the in the last two or three years of the room and songs that Those numbers went down. JUNE 23RD. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE Fire Department campaign is on! has there been any training were playing on the radio, However, we saw a spike in SERVED. Please consider donating bottled water on how to detect and ar- or what games they were online offenses, and a spike and Gatorade to our Fire Department! Do- ticulate these cases, so we playing prior to the event, whenever the school year For your convenience, a book drop and nations can be dropped off at the Fire De- are now seeing some of the or text messages between kicked back off again and a video drop are located behind the library. partment or at the Chamber office at City benefits of that training.” them and their offender children were talking to They look like mailboxes. They are open Hall. As a father of four teen- leading up to the event – all their teachers and friends 24/7. agers, Cody has little toler- of those things can be used again.” MARK YOUR ance for those who harm to validate a child’s story.” Cody admits there are The Genealogy Club will meet again in CALENDARS!! children. Since joining the Once the electronic de- days when it wipes him July. Watch for details. Annual Hometown July 4th Celebration DA’s office six years ago, he vice is scanned and evi- out emotionally but stay- LIBRARY CRAFTERS and Fireworks Show: has risen to meet the chal- dence is found, charges are ing focused on justice as WILL MEET AGAIN IN AUGUST. We are preparing and planning for our lenges that more advanced assessed and, barring a plea the end-result gives him WATCH FOR DETAILS. Annual July 4th Celebration and Fireworks technology poses in the agreement, the case will go the encouragement to keep Show. This year’s event will be held Satur- realm of sex crimes against to trial. Under these cir- on going. He is driven by LIBRARY HOURS day, July 3rd. We hope to have a kid’s pa- children. cumstances, no scenario is the need to put the offend- 10:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesdays & Thurs- rade, a costume parade for pets, and activi- In 2016 Cody reached ideal. er in prison. He counts his days ties at the park for children. Volunteers are out to our local Secret Ser- “No matter what, that kid membership in the Hughes 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm on Wednesdays needed for all activities, so call Leigh Ste- vice Field Officer Todd is going to have to take the Springs Masonic Lodge as venson at 903-639-2012 if you can help for House about getting into stand. There’s no shielding a source of inspiration to CHAMBER OF COMMERCE an hour or two! Watch the Hughes Springs the National Computer them from that. You have keep him grounded. BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Hometown 4th Celebration Facebook page Forensics Institute (NCFI). the right to face your accus- “I’ve found that a lot of The Hughes Springs Chamber is putting for more information. While House had never be- er,” Cody explains. what I do can be summed the Business Spotlight on Rocky Point Ad- The Fireworks Show will be at Mustang fore nominated anyone for “It’s very difficult. Some up in two sayings, and I’m ventures in Lone Star. Ginger Smith tells us Stadium that evening beginning at 8:45. the elite training, he gave of the youngest I’ve had go well aware they are very this about her new business: Cody the nod. Cody was up were five. So, you walk cliché: “If not me, then Welcome to Rocky Point Adventures! LEGACY NEWS one of only 25 officers from a five-year old little girl up who?” and “If not now, then As soon as you step foot onto our sandy June 7th, 6 – 8pm. Canvas & Cocktails all over the nation chosen to the stand and she de- when?” he explains. “If I’m beaches, you’ll be whisked off into vaca- Paint Night. Cost is $25 (cash or check for one of the eight classes scribes what happened, and not doing those things and tion mode. Get unlimited park access to only), and includes all you need to com- held each year at the Secret the defense cross examines not dealing with these sce- enjoy our beach activities and amenities, plete a 16x20 inch canvas. Please call 903- Service headquarters in her. Generally, the defense narios, then someone else plus 50 minutes on the 8,000 square foot 639-1095 to sign up, and so we know how Hoover, Alabama. is not as rough on kids as will. And if we don’t do pulse-pounding Challenge Course! Your many to set up for. “The first course I com- they could be, but they still something now, then when pleted was Basic Investiga- ask hard hitting questions. will we?” tion of Computer and Elec- So, when you can get rid of Cody displays a tenacity tronic Crimes – BICEP,” he the “he said, she said” and and fortitude that offend- said. “It was a week-long actually provide some evi- ers find intimidating. On school and it inspired me to dence to corroborate their the other hand, his counte- go through all the rest of the testimony it makes a lot of nance gives young victims classes.” difference in our case.” a sense of protection and The Secret Service not The digital evidencesecurity. only trained Cody on what cannot be denied. Data on It’s easy to feel safe in his to look for and how to find computers and cell phones presence. But he will ad- it, but they also provided exists forever until it’s over- amantly deny that he is a the actual equipment he written. Even if deleted, hero or martyr. uses daily – the worksta- there are still artifacts to “I work with one hell of tions and laptops, as well support that they existed. a team and together we get as paying the bill for two “We’ve gone to all the area the work done,” Cody said. years of the software need- schools and given presen- “I most certainly could not ed to get the job done. All tations. But kids do dumb get anything done on my of this is provided at no cost things because they have own.” Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Journal-Sun – 7

Lee submits Shevchenko Rabbs beat Zebras, at preliminary card UFC 262 earn regional finals berth

By Tim Emmons By Tim Emmons [email protected] [email protected] Hometown UFC fighter Andrea Lee jumped back A lot has happened for the Atlanta Rabbits’ baseball team since they finished as dis- on the winning path May 15, after she submitted trict champions back on April 30. Antonina Shevchenko on the preliminary card of The Rabbs have won district, bi-district, area, regional quarterfinals and regional UFC 262 with an armbar from the triangle-choke semi-finals titles in the span of a month since the regular season schedule concluded. position. Atlanta swept Winnsboro and White Oak and beat out both Harmony and Grand- Lee (12-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC) snapped a three- view by winning two contests in a 3-game set. fight losing skid with the victory and hoped to The Rabbits are now part of the elite eight in all of 3A and just three series wins away have at least two more fights lined up before the from winning the school’s first baseball championship since 1998 and second all-time. end of the year. Of the eight teams left, seven of those were district champions. Atlanta won its Lee has had to overcome some personal ob- opener over Grandview but the Zebras evened the series with a game two victory. stacles in her life which included her train- The Rabbits left no doubt who would be moving on as the zipped past the Zebras in ing with a whole new set of folks in her game three. corner. “I have been training at Synergy Atlanta 4, Grandview 2 Martial Arts Academy in Bossier The first game may have bene jitters for the Zebras but Atlanta came to play. with my boyfriend Tony Kelley The Rabbs scored four runs in the third frame and held on to win, 4-2, over Grand- and then I’ll travel out to Cali- view. fornia and train with Jim West In that inning Kale Carpenter led off with a single, Cooper McClure made it to first of MMA Gold,” Lee said. “I also safely on a bunt attempt and Jackson Warren hit an RBI single to put Atlanta up, 1-0. train at Pound 4 Pound Fitness in Kelby Smith loaded the bases after a single of his own and the Rabbs picked up an- Colorado with owner and Coach other run after Ty Graf hit a sacrifice fly to center. Justin Houghton.” A couple of batters later Randall Mason singled and loaded the bases once again. “I’ve surrounded myself with Dex Ebarb walked and Warren scored which pushed the score to, 3-0. the right people and have a great The final run came in after Will Woodruff singled. support system which includes Atlanta didn’t allow the Zebras to catch any momentum in hopes of a comeback. my beautiful daughter,” Lee Smith went the distance on the hill as he gave up eight hits over seven innings with added. “I’m now focusing on no earned runs and nine strikeouts. good things and trying to be McClure ended up going 2-for-4, Warren had an RBI single, Carpenter was 2-for- the best I can be. I don’t like 3, Woodruff and Ebarb had RBI singles, Graf collected an RBI, and both Mason and to play the victim and nev- Smith added singles. er will so I don’t dwell on things in the past. I look Atlanta 1, Grandview 8 ahead and try to get better Game two had the makings of a Rabbit sweep after the Rabbs went up, 1-0, in the day-by-day.” first frame, but Grandview scored eight unanswered runs in its, 8-1, win over Atlanta. Lee’s rise through MMA Randall Mason and Cooper McClure split time on the mound. and all the awards she won Atlanta’s bats were unusually quiet but Ty Graf did go 2-for-3 with a double, Kelby during that time was off Smith hit an RBI double, Jackson Warren added a single and McClure added a single. the charts and she’s glad to be moving in that direction again. Atlanta 10, Grandview 0 “Going through what Game three was a must-win for one of the two teams playing and Atlanta made sure I’ve been through I felt like I was stuck and not moving forward, but the people in my it wasn’t the Zebras moving on. corner have helped me out of that rut and I feel like I’m evolving and getting better,” Lee The Rabbit bats came alive during the contest as Atlanta run-ruled Grandview, 10-0, remarked. “I feel like I did when I was doing very well in my MMA days. Strength and in six innings. conditioning have helped a lot and I’ve trained with more explosiveness.” Atlanta took a, 3-0, lead into the fifth inning and put up seven runs combined in the Lee had a fight lined up in December but it was canceled due to her breaking her nose fifth and sixth frames. during training. Jackson Warren got plenty of support from his teammates at the plate as Atlanta That set her back and in all it had been eight months since she last fought in the cage. banged out 10 hits. “I’m a fighter and that’s my job,” Lee said. “I feel lost when I don’t have something to On the flip side Warren gave up only two hits in six innings of work while striking look for and it felt great to get back in the cage and fight in front of fans.” out four. When asked what she had worked on for the fight Lee replied, “Everything. I worked on Nick Burden was 2-for-2 with a double, Ty Graf was 3-for-4 with a double and three my jui jitsu but focused more on striking and grappling. As a fighter you ustm study what RBIs, Warren was 2-for-4 from the dish, Randall mason had an RBI single, Dex Ebarb your opponent’s strengths are and try to fight fire with fire. Antonina is very good at both had a single with two ribbies and Kale Carpenter added a single. striking and grappling.” The final eight teams are: Region I – Shallowater vs. Brock, Region II – Atlanta vs. When asked what was run- Gunter, Region III – Malakoff vs. Cameron and Region IV – London vs. Bishop. ning through her mind as she As of this article there was no information given regarding the game with Gunter. stepped into the cage Lee said, Check with the team’s Facebook pages for information as it is given. “I kept telling myself I was going to win and that I’m better at her in every facet of the match. I kept myself going with posi- tivity. I wanted to be the ag- gressor and start first and strike fast. I felt I achieved that.” “You have to go in believing you’re better than your opponent so no doubt pops up,” Lee added. “You have to stay strong mentally or it could be a different outcome than you want.” Lee is happy to get back on the winning track and hopes to carry on a winning streak as she gets back to being her. “The win was awesome,” Lee said. “The losses I encountered during the losing streak were 903.796.7133 close and I started to doubt myself, but knew I had to fight those feelings of doubt and get back to being me. With the new team, outlook and direc- subscribe today! subscribe tion I’ve regained my focus and feel like I’m evolving back to being me again.” 8 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Born between 1930-1946 • You are the smallest group of children, • You learned both printing and cursive born since the early 1900s. writing. MONDAY • You are the last generation, climbing • Most high schools had a R.O.T.C. pro- J. E. MANNING AMERICAN LEGION POST 258 meets at out of the depression, who can remember gram that could prepare you for military 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month. The building is located at the winds of war and the impact of a world service. 320 N. Louise St. in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-796-3081. at war which rattled the structure of our • It was not a disgrace to join military- di CASS COUNTY PATRIOTS meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of every daily lives for years. rectly out of high school rather than going month at Amigo Juan Mexican Café on Loop 59 in Atlanta. For more info • You are the last to remember ration to college, and this was also a good way to call 903-796-6610. books for everything from gas to sugar to get the government to pay for your college THE ATLANTA AREA WOMEN’S CLUB meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Queen City United Methodist Church shoes to stoves. via the G.I. Bill. fellowship hall. The church is located at 304 Marietta St. in Queen City. • You saved tin foil and poured fat into • The Government gave returning - Vet THE QUEEN CITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION meets at 6 p.m. the first tin cans. erans the means to get an education and Monday of every month at Catfish King. For more info. call 903-796-6108. • You saw cars up on blocks because tires spurred colleges to grow. Loans fanned a LINDEN: weren’t available. housing boom. Pent up demand coupled LINDEN CITY COUNCIL meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each • You can remember milk being delivered to your house with new instalment payment plans opened many facto- month at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizen Center, 507 S. Kaufman. early in the morning and placed in the “milk box” on the ries for work. Public is invited to participate in open forum. porch. • New highways would bring jobs and mobility. SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAM classes meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. • You are the last to see the gold stars in the front win- • The Veterans joined civic clubs and became active in every Monday at the Mary Daughety Senior Center, 507 S. Kaufman in dows of grieving neighbors whose sons died in the War. politics. Linden. Classes are free. For info, call 903-756-5193 or 903-756-8880. • You saw the ‘boys’ home from the war, build their little • The radio network expanded from 3 stations to thou- TUESDAY houses. sands. • You are the last generation who spent childhood with- • Your parents were suddenly free from the confines of THE CASS COUNTY CONSERVATIVE WOMEN’S CLUB meets at 11:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant out television; instead, you imagined what you heard on the depression and the war, and they threw themselves located at 210 N. East Street in Atlanta. For any questions please call 903- the radio. into exploring opportunities they had never imagined. 846-2502. • With no TV until the 50’s, you spent your childhood • You weren’t neglected, but you weren’t today’s all-con- 903 ARTISANS meets the first Tuesday of every month @ 6:00 pm. We “playing outside”. suming family focus. They were glad you played by your- meet at ArtPlay Studio @216 S Louise St. • There was no little league. There was no city- play selves until the street lights came on. They were busy dis- ECCSRA meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Queen City ground for kids. covering the post war world. United Methodist Church fellowship hall located at 304 Marietta St. • The lack of television in your early years meant, that • You entered a world of overflowing plenty and oppor- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meets at 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of each you had little real understanding of what the world was tunity; a world where you were welcomed, enjoyed your- month at the Atlanta Library. like. selves and felt secure in your future though depression BIVINS COMMUNITY CENTER hosts a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. • On Saturday afternoons, the movies gave you news- poverty was deeply remembered. the first Tuesday of each month. The center is located off Hwy 43 on FM reels sandwiched in between westerns and cartoons. • Polio was still a crippler. 1841 in Bivins. For more info, call 903-796-9906. • Telephones were one to a house, often shared (party • You came of age in the 50s and 60s.You are the last THE CASS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets on the sec- lines) and hung on the wall in the kitchen (no cares about generation to experience a very brief interlude when there ond Tuesday of each month in the fellowship hall of First United Method- ist Church in Queen City.6:30 p.m. A light meal and beverages are always privacy). were no threats to our homeland. The Second World War served. The church is located on the corner of Marietta and Fourth Streets • Computers were called calculators; they were hand was over in the summer of ’45 and the Berlin Blockade in Queen City. For more info, call 903-796-3081. cranked. started in June of ’48, the Soviet Union developed their DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets at 1 p.m. every third Tuesday in • Typewriters were driven by pounding fingers, throw- own atomic bomb in Aug. of ‘49 and started the cold war. the Conference Center inside the Medical Plaza Building at CHRISTUS ing the carriage, and changing the ribbon. • We built bomb shelters in our back yards and learned St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta. The hospital is located at 1007 S. William • INTERNET’ and ‘GOOGLE’ were words that did not to hide under our desks in case of a nuclear attack. St. in Atlanta; the Medical Plaza may be accessed via Pinecrest Drive. For more info, call 903-799-3004. exist. • In June 1950, the U. S. entered the Korean War and OAK GROVE QUILTING CLUB meets from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every • Newspapers and magazines were written for adults and there has been conflict, terrorism, global warming, and Tuesday The venue is on CR 2328, 1 mile from Hwy 43 South of Atlanta. the news was broadcast on your radio in the evening .As perpetual economic insecurity for the next 70 years. For more info, call 903-846-5192. you grew up, the country was exploding with growth. • Only your generation can remember both a time of HOUR OF PRAYER is offered every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at a • The public schools taught classes in history, geography, great war, and a short, three-year time when our world was new location, the Atlanta Church of God, located at 19730 FM 1841. Every- and civics. secure and full of bright promise and plenty. You grew up one is invited to come and go freely and to pray for our city, county, state • Girls could take typing and home economics. at the best possible time, the only time when the world was nation and our leaders. For more info, call the church at 903-796-7807. • Boys could take wood, metal, electrical, and auto shops actually getting better... NIMBLE THIMBLE QUILT CLUB meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday at the Atlanta Public Library, which is located at the corner of to learn a trade, as well as drafting. • The 50s and 60s also gave birth to rock and roll, the N. West and Hiram Streets in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-799-7870. • The schools taught mathematics, not how to use a cal- musical art form that is still alive and well today. LINDEN: culator. They also taught you how to write a check, bal- • You are “The Last Ones.” More than 99% of you are LINDEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets every FIRST ance your check book, and maintain a pass book savings either retired or deceased, and you feel privileged to have Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Garden Club. account. “lived in the best of times!” 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 public is invited to attend. Weekly Roadwork Report Buckle Up FROM PAGE 1 CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Justice of the Peace Court- May 30 - June 5, 2021 room in the Law Enforcement and Justice Center on Hwy. 8 in Linden. tation Operations, Rebecca Wells, shows that while the CASS COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION number of drivers on the road has decreased in the last Bowie County meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Mary I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening year, the number of fatalities have increased. In 2020, there Daughety Senior Citizen Center, 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. East- were 119 fatalities, 35 of which resulted from occupants MARY DAUGHETY SENIOR CENTER hosts a 42 Tournament the bound traffic moved to the outside lanes. not wearing a seat belt and already in 2021, there have been fourth Tuesday of each month. Registration starts at 1 p.m. The venue 48 fatalities and 15 of those were the result of not wearing is located at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. For info, call 903-490-1774 or SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. 903-756-5000. SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traffic a seat belt. According to Wells, that’s already more than half of what has been recorded in previous years. “We’re CADDO WILDFLOWER CHAPTER OF THE NATIVE PLANT SO- restricted to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic CIETY OF TEXAS meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at through work zone. not even halfway through the year and the numbers are the Mary Daughety Senior Citizen Center at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. FM 1397 – South of Forrest Brooke Lane, replacing cul- heading to be way more than what we’ve had in the past For info, call 903-835-5532. vert. Highway closed to through-traffic. yet again,” she said. That’s why Well’s encourages everyone to stay safe and wear their seat belt. “Teach our kids, teach WEDNESDAY Cass County their friends, teach everyone that we’re around to always ATLANTA LIONS CLUB meets at noon weekly at Luigi’s Italian Restau- rant at 210 N. East St. in Atlanta. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. buckle up. All the time. Everywhere. No matter what the roadway is,” she said. KILDARE GARDEN GROUP meets on the third Wednesday of each Part of the process to ensuring the safety of Texas Drivers month at 1 p.m. at the Kildare Community Center, located on County Harrison County Road 1779 in Kildare. I-20 – From Gregg County Line to Louisiana State Line, is the implementation of the Selective Traffic Enforcement repairing concrete pavement in westbound lanes. Various Program (STEP). Police Traffic Services Program Manag- THURSDAY lane closures. er for TxDOT, Larry Krantz, has been working with the program since 2014. The program has taken steps to move ATLANTA AREA ROTARY CLUB meets at noon weekly at Luigi’s Ital- US 59 – From one mile south of FM 1997 to FM 1793, ian Restaurant, located at 210 N. East St. in Atlanta. away from the performative measure of issuing citations. installing safety barrier cable. Daily lane closures. CASS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS meet at 6:30 p.m. the first SH 43 – At Kansas City Southern Railroad in Karnack, In the past, law enforcement agencies would write citations Thursday of each month in the Conference Room at CHRISTUS St. Mi- widening bridge over railroad. All traffic restricted to one as quickly and as often as they could, but in the last few chael Hospital-Atlanta, which is located at 1102 S. William Street. lane with signal lights controlling traffic through work years, Krantz explains, they use data to put the presence NUTRITION AND WELLNESS GROUP meets from 1 to 2 p.m. every zone. of law enforcement agencies in an area where the crashes second Thursday at the Atlanta Public Library. Bring a lunch. The library are historically occurring. “We’ll help agencies map those is located at the corner of N. West and Hiram Streets in Atlanta. For info FM 1186 – From US 59 to Panola County Line, installing call 903-796-7027. safety end treatments on culverts. areas and then establish work zones to work inside those areas,” said Krantz. This doesn’t just include daytime hours, VFW POST 5870 meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. SH 43 – From Loop 390 West to Interstate 20, seal coat- The venue is located one-and-a-half miles past Atlanta High School on ing highway. but nighttime hours as well. With the visibility of law en- FM 251. For more info, call 903-799-6828. forcement agencies in these work zones, Krantz hopes that FM 450 – From FM 449 to US 80, seal coating highway. LINDEN: the number of fatalities will decrease and the percentage of FM 134 – From FM 1999 to US 80, seal coating highway. THE LINDEN LIONS CLUB meets every Thursday at noon at the Coun- seat belt compliance will increase. ty Seat Café, at 109 N. Main in Linden. For more info, call 903-814-1482. Marion County Chief Eric Lee and the officers of the Linden Police De- THE LINDEN GARDEN CLUB meets every third Thursday of the partment will also be participating in the Click it or Ticket month at the Linden Garden Club building at 300 East Houston st Linden US 59 – From SH 49 to two miles north of SH 49, resur- at 11:30. All are welcome. facing highway. campaign to make sure drivers wear their seat belts and ensure their safety. “It only takes a couple of seconds to SH 49 – From FM 134 to Louisiana State Line, seal coat- FRIDAY ing highway. buckle up. Why take a chance? Please buckle up. Every time. Day or night,” he said. 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 Morris County The last deathless day of no reported fatalities from vehicle crashes on Texas highways was November 7, 2000. info, call 903-796-2112. SH 49 – From Titus County Line to FM 144, repairing HUFFINES COMMUNITY CENTER hosts a community singing at and resurfacing highway. TxDOT’s goal is to half the number of fatalities by 2035 and have no fatalities by 2050. 6 p.m. the last Friday of the month at the Huffines Community Center US 67 – At Boggy Creek, performing preventive mainte- which is located south of Atlanta on FM 251. For info call 903-796-9440. nance on bridge. Daily lane closures. LINDEN: SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAM classes meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Panola County 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. US 79 – From SH 149 to Rusk County Line, repairing and resurfacing highway. SATURDAY US 59 (NE Loop) – From US 59 North to US 79 East, CENTER GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH will host a gospel singing at 6 repairing and resurfacing highway. On and off ramps at US p.m. the first Saturday of each month with dinner and program at 7 p.m. 59 and NE Loop closed, traffic detoured accordingly. The church is located on CR 1123 off Hwy 8 in Linden. For more info, cal SH 315 – From West Loop in Carthage to Rusk County 903-556-4117. Line, installing safety end treatments on culverts. RADIO AMATEURS OF CASS COUNTY meet at 8:30 a.m. every third US 59 – From FM 2792 to US 79, seal coating highway. Saturday at the Hall-Miller Airport Lounge in Atlanta for a pancake breakfast. For info, call 903-796-2192. LINDEN: Editor’s note: This is a schedule of work being planned for FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LINDEN offers a recovery support group at 4 p.m. weekly. The discussion balances Biblical teaching and a 12-step the dates noted above. Weather conditions and unforeseen philosophy in a program that addresses drug and alcohol addiction. The problems can cause delays or cancelation of work. For more church is located at 105 W. Graham in Linden. Call 903-756-5517. information about construction projects, contact Marcus Events may be submitted to [email protected]. Notices are not guaranteed to run, according to space available. Please send at least one Sandifer, Public Information Officer, TxDOT Atlanta Dis- week ahead of the event. Deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. trict, 903-799-1306, [email protected]. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Journal-Sun – 9

John Pierce Ellis Bobby R. Hale Annie Moore February 25, 1945 - May 25, 2021 October 10, 1933 - May 28, 2021 November 23, 1929 - May 25, 2021 John Pierce Ellis, recent- Bobby R. Hale, age 87, ly of Kilgore, Texas, and of Bloomburg, Texas, went Annie Hill Moore, age formerly of Atlanta, Texas, to be with the Lord Friday, 91, of Bivins, Texas, went died on May 25, 2021, in May 28, 2021, at his resi- to be with the Lord Tues- Atlanta, Texas, after a pro- dence surrounded by family. day, May 25, 2021 in a Tex- longed illness. Bobby was born October arkana, Texas hospital. John Pierce was born in 10, 1933, in Caddo Parish, Annie was born Novem- Atlanta, Texas, on February Louisiana in the Zylks Com- ber 23, 1929, in Norphlet, 25, 1945, to parents, For- munity, to James Carl and Arkansas to Leonard and rest Pierce Ellis and Willie Jessie Hale. He was an Entre- Annie Hill, and lived in the Marie Hanner Ellis. He preneur in the Timber, Oil Huffines community all of attended the Atlanta pub- and Cattle businesses, pio- her life. She worked at El- lic schools and graduated neering the timber industry lington Hospital and Clinic from Atlanta High School with tree length logging. He for 23 years. She was on the in 1963. He continued his attended Cross Creek Cow- board of commissioners of education at Texas A&M University where he was a mem- boy Church. He enjoyed working his garden and making a ESD District 1 for 18 years and was the election judge ber of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and manager of the deal. Work was his passion and he taught his kids to work for Precinct 21 for many years. She was also a member Texas A&M football team under the leadership of Coach from an early age, he was also a good provider for his fami- of Pleasant Hope Primitive Baptist Church. She loved Gene Stallings. ly. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Carl and her quilting group and spending time with her family After obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M Jessie Hale; brother, Jake Hale; sisters, Gayle Underwood and friends. in 1967, John Pierce spent two years as an Army officer and Laverne Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas. He later attended Gupton He is survived by his children, Elaine Hale Orr and hus- Nadine Hill; her brother, Lathan “Billy” Hill; and neph- Jones School of Mortuary Science in Dallas, Texas, where band Ricky of Atlanta, Texas, Debbie Hale of Bloomburg, ew, Lathan Hill, Jr; and her sister-in-law, Dorothy Hill. he graduated valedictorian. John Pierce returned to At- Texas; Ralph Hale and wife April of Bloomburg, Texas, lanta to join his family’s funeral and insurance businesses. Paul Hale and wife Billie Jo of Queen City, Texas, Craig She is survived by her precious daughter, Terri Craw- Community service was important to John Pierce, and Hale of Bloomburg, Texas; two brothers, Melvin R. Hale ley and husband Dale of Huffines; grandson, Todd he always credited his father, F.P. Ellis, and uncle, Herschel and D.K. Hale both of Odessa, Texas; 13 grandchildren, 26 Crawley and wife August of Huffines; granddaughter, Hanner, for setting the example. During a single year in great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a Carla Hataway and husband Cole of Vivian, Louisiana; the 1970s, John Pierce served as president of the Atlanta number of other relatives and friends. three great-grandsons, Hudson and Bonner Hataway Lions Club, president of the Atlanta Chamber of Com- Graveside services were held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May of Vivian, Louisiana, and Andrew Crawley of Huffines; merce, and on the United Methodist Church administra- 30, 2021 at Concord Cemetery, Miller County, Arkansas, three very special nieces, Donna Dunn of Dallas, Linda tive board. under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Webb of El Dorado, Arkansas, and Kacy Cenac of Hou- By the mid-1980s, John Pierce had followed the path A. P. Martin officiating. ma, Louisiana; two special nephews, Sid Todd of Calion, blazed by his father, a former Atlanta mayor, by serving Visitation was held Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 6 p.m. Arkansas and Mike Todd of El Dorado, Arkansas. on the Atlanta City Council for 12 years and earning the to 8 p.m. at Hanner Funeral Service. Graveside services were held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, May Chamber of Commerce man of the year honor. Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice. 30, 2021 at Huffines Cemetery, under the direction of John Pierce was preceded in death by his parents Forrest com Hanner Funeral Service with Bro. Dee Cruson offici- Pierce Ellis and Willie Marie Hanner Ellis. ______ating. John Pierce is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, = = = Visitation was held on Sunday, May 30, 2021 from 1 Brenda Rogers Ellis of Kilgore, Texas, daughter Amanda pm to 2:30 pm at Hanner Funeral Service. Ellis and husband Brian Cuban of Dallas, Texas, son Josh In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Ellis and wife Stephanie Ellis of Tyler, Texas, sister Marie Huffines Cemetery Association. Powell and husband Rev. James Powell of Columbia, Mis- The heavy stone Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralser- souri, mother-in-law Dixie Rogers of Kilgore, Texas, and vice.com grandchildren Benjamin Hanner Ellis and Sloane Marie ______Ellis of Tyler, Texas. My grief was a heavy stone, rough & sharp. = = = The family would like to especially thank friends and doctors Dan Nichols and Tim O’Kelley, the staff of Gold- Grasping to pick it up my hands were cut. en Villa Nursing & Rehab, and caregivers Margie Williams and Tracy Walker with Hands of Wisdom. Afraid to let it go I carried it. Visitation was held from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Hanner Funeral Service. While I had my grief you were not lost. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Hanner Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. James Powell and Dillion Manley officiating. Interment followed in Pine Crest Cemetery. The rain of my tears smoothed it. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First United Methodist Church of Atlanta or the At- The wind of my rage weathered it, lanta Education Foundation. ______making it round & small. = = =

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Manor FROM PAGE 1 BLOOMBURG CLASS OF 2021 - Courtesy Photos through yet was a hand-beaded dress she finished in a car outside the FedEx office and shipped overnight to Los An- geles. “I had to overnight it to Erica Ash at her hotel in Los Angeles in time for her to make sure it fit before wearing it to host the 2018 BET (Black Entertainment Television) awards,” Linda exclaimed. “I had to be in Dallas that week- end, so I took the dress to finish it, and sat in the car sewing the beads on to make sure I didn’t miss the overnight deadline at FedEx.” Linda explained that most people don’t realize she sews all her dresses by hand – badly disfigured hands. When asked how, she states “I just adapted when I was young. My mom gave me sewing projects, and I think it was her way of making me use my hands. The doctors said I wouldn’t have a very good quality of life because of them, but little did they know, God had placed a remarkable gift within these unusual hands!” Not only does Linda design and sew, but she has published a novel, Mocha, which is available on Amazon, with another book in the works. Thomas is also the fashion blogger for Soiree magazine. When not designing or writing, she is speaking, with engagements booked all over the country. She speaks of hope to other burn survivors. And she gives – so much so that Chairman Chris Massingill awarded Linda with the Presidential Challenge Coin for Excel- lence in Business and Philanthropy in the Delta Regional Authority on behalf of President Barack Obama. In 2010 Linda created a 501(c)(3) organization, Design- ing Hope, to benefit burn survivors. “The Shriners Hos- pital took care of me until I was 18, and my parents never had to pay a penny,” she said. “So now I have a way to give back and help other survivors. I donate 100% of the profit from my annual Designing Hope Fashion Show to [burn charities].” In 2013 Linda became the official gown designer for the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame. In 2016 Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola proclaimed March 12th as “Linda Rowe Thomas Day” for her philanthropy and community service. The following year, North Little Rock Mayor Joe Smith proclaimed May 31st as “Romás by Linda Rowe Thomas Day.” The Little Rock chapter of Sister Friends United, Inc. named Linda the 2017 Women of Excellence Business Award. She has been the guest, or keynote, speaker at many MCLEOD CLASS OF 2021 - Courtesy Photo events, including the Woman’s World Summit, World Burn Conference, Delta Regional Authority, Women’s Confer- ence Houston, Delta Sigma Theta, and many schools, colleges and churches nationwide. Designing Your Destiny – Beyond the Scars is her signature speech that she wrote to help other burn survivors learn to love themselves. In addition to showing at over 10 Fashion weeks around the country, she was chose to participate in the Paris Fash- ion Week before the pandemic. Linda was named “One to Watch” in 2011 by the New York Examiner, also named among the top fashion designers of 2015 and 2016 by the Examiner.com. “COVID has really hurt the fashion world – no red car- pets, shows or appearances,” said Linda. “I am having to restructure, rebuild and rebrand – lots of changes are in store for my business.” The pandemic may have slowed down her fashion designing, but it gave her time for more public speaking, training and writing. She says she’s “pretty far into” a book about her life. On May 15th her story was featured on the CNN program Human Factor with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Family has always been most important to Linda, and she is close to her daughter, Amari, and son, Zechariah. At the age of 15, Linda lost her older brother, Calvin Rowe, in an accident. He had come home from Grenada, where he was in the 82nd Airborne. “He was my heart,” she says quietly. “He dared me to do things and made sure I could take care of myself. People automatically expect 25% from me, but I’m determined to give 2000%.” “I remember my mom saying ‘you’re bigger than Doug- lassville. I don’t see you staying here.’” Seems Linda’s mom knew exactly what she was talking about.

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AMS Math and Science team competes We can all agree that so 28th Will Davis - Calculator, 22nd much has changed during Emma Jo McCall - Calcula- Owen Flint - Number Sense, the 2020-2021 school year, tor, 7th; General Math, 16th; 19th but what has not changed is Science, 26th Boston Graf - Calculator, the persistence, hard work, Lucy Ransom - Calculator, 11th and dedication of the Atlanta 14th Peyton Gaston - Calculator, Middle School Math & Sci- Ella Stewart - Science, 29th 15th ence Team students. Brooklyn Thompson - Cal- Kyle Gross - Calculator, 15th All of the “fun” was put on culator, 14th Natalie Halford - Calculator, hold this year, and they were 6th left to compete every week- 8th Grade Events and Places: Amelia Jones - Number end, taking tests from their Kailee Ammons - Calculator, Sense, 15th own school library, on their 29th Jaxon Price - Science, 1st computer, at eight in the Anna Davis - Number Sense, Amber Westbrook - Calcula- morning, on Saturdays. They 21st; Calculator, 4th; General tor, 23rd endured the shift from paper Math - 27th based to virtual tests, and ex- celled in all of their events. The team of 48 students, competed in Number Sense, Calculator Applications, General Math, and Science, and 25 of them qualified to compete at the Statewide virtual meet. These 25 students competed against the top performing 3A schools in Texas, and finished 6th place overall! Jaxon Price, an eighth grader and three year member of the Science Team, had an exceptional year. As a sixth grader, Jaxon set a goal of achieving a 200 point score at a competition meet. He has been a top perform- er, and highest ranked for his grade level at state every year, however that score eluded him year after year. In his last ever TMSCA Math & Sci- ence Meet, he accomplished his goal with a score of 203, and placed first in the state of Texas! We are proud of Jaxon and his hard work in becoming the State Champion, not only meeting his goal, but exceeding it when it counted most! Emma Jo McCall, 7th Grader and Anna Davis, 8th Grader, qualified for state in all three events they competed in, and ranked among the top in the state! We are proud of all of our students and their accomplishments, we can not wait to see what all they achieve in the future.

6th Grade Events and Plac- es: Wade Bergt - Number Sense, 25th; Calculator, 11th Preston Braley - Calculator, 2nd Jozie Henkel - Calculator, 27th Kamden Kerns - Calculator, 30th Sophie Price - Science, 15th Charles Tyson - Calculator, 4th

7th Grade Events and Places: Brennon Allen - Science - 9th Aden Bolt - Number Sense, 10th Braylen Bush - Number Sense, 17th Addie Giesler - Calculator,