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Cass County Citizens Local netters regional bound Journal-Sun Page 7 Proudly Serving Atlanta, Linden, Queen City & Surrounding Cass County LOCAL NEWS. STAY CONNECTED VOLUME 145 NUMBER 13 FACEBOOK.COM/JOURNAL-SUN YOUR WAY. CASSCOUNTYNOW.COM WEDNESDAY March 31 2021 $1 2 SECTIONS, 16 PAGES SHAWN LARSONPUBLISHER April Fools March 31 It has been a year since we did our initial April Fools section. The community had so much fun with it we decided to do it again. The only problem is, that this year, April Fools Day did not fall on April 1 like it did last year. No problem, we here at the Journal-Sun won’t let a single day stop us from working hard so our community has a little fun. We will just remove March 31 this year, no problem. All kidding aside we decided to do an April Fools section again this year. Last year was the first time I think a newspaper here in Cass County has done a section like this. (If that is wrong please let us know. It would be great to see an archived copy of the Journal or the Sun from an earlier time that did it.) Regardless, the April Fools edi- tion last year couldn’t have come at a better time. We were plummet- ing headlong into COVID and the mood was somber. I mean, do you blame people; many didn’t even have toilet paper, because others were hoarding it. The decision to do the April Fools section last year was done nearly at the last minute. Our team quickly put some articles to- gether and the community loved it. I am not sure we have had a more passed-around newspaper than we did those, to the point we joked about doing it every week. It was not only great to hear the positive feedback we got from the section, but all the crazy comments we also received. The fact is, news- papers are still the most credible form of media, so it makes sense that some fell for the April Fools section. In the days following the paper’s release, we received lots of crazy phone calls. Many people we heard from asked us when the earliest the Dallas Cowboys would begin to hold their spring training here in Atlanta, and how they could get tickets. The reactions came from the satire article in the section that Tim Emmons, our Sports editor wrote about the Cowboys fictitiously moving a training camp to Cass County. On another phone call, a reader asked us if Baby Yoda and the Photo by Sierra Jones Mandalorian would still be around to take pictures, stemming from the fake picture and cutline of the Star Wars characters at Atlanta Rab- Spring beauties bit Stadium. Maisie Golden, daughter of Sierra Jones and Dustin Golden, is picking flowers at a recent One of our favorite communications came from the AP fact-check- wedding held at Spillway Park at Lake Wright Patman. See APRIL page 2 Heroes help elderly get COVID-19 vaccination By Sydni Goza want to help the elderly. I went COVID-19 has affected the to school for case management world in serious ways, but luck- in geriatrics and while I’m not ily we have community heroes working because of disability, like Carolyn Starling and Janice there are times I feel good and Stanmore to help bridge the gap want to help and I’ve always between life before COVID-19 done that,” said Starling. and life after it by lending their Stanmore, a nurse at Texas assistance to the elderly to get Children’s Health Clinic, shared the COVID-19 vaccination a similar opinion, stating that through online registration. not everyone knows how to use Their combined efforts have a computer or register online. helped to register almost 300 “That’s been the hardest thing people across counties such as when I talk to them. Some of Cass, Bowie, Harris, Fort Ben, them have never worked a com- Dallas, Terrant and Pulaski. puter. Some of them don’t know. Starling began her research So to be able to help them has into the illness after her brother been a blessing,” said Stanmore. passed away from COVID-19 However, Starling and Stan- in July of 2020. When the time more know not everyone is came that she could register comfortable with the vaccine herself and her husband for and try to alleviate some of Photo by Sydni Goza the vaccine, she found it diffi- those fears. “A lot of people Natalie Gorman is the owner of Linden Public House restaurant and will be serving classic cult to navigate and knew that have been misinformed and a Southern staples such as baked macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, and collard greens start- she needed to help in some lot of people are scared to take ing Thursday, April 15th at their grand opening. way. “I’ve always had a need or See HEROES page 2 Linden Public House reopening By Sydni Goza roni and cheese, collard greens and cornbread, and It has been a year since Clay and Anna Eddings what Natalie likes to call Gumbo Sundays. closed the doors on their establishment, the Linden “It’s a good, hearty conversation meal. People Public House, but the town staple may yet live an- sit around, and what-not, and talk,” she explained. other day as it comes under new ownership. “The atmosphere is just open for people having Husband and wife, Michael and Natalie Gorman, conversation. It’s very homey. That’s what I liked who hail from California, joined the community of about [the house].” Linden by purchasing the Linden Public House As for why the Gormans chose Linden, Natalie, earlier this year. The century-old, dogtrot-style a retired Marine, says she was looking for property house is in the process of re-opening as a “Komfort for when her husband also retires from the Marine Kitchen” restaurant, with plans to serve traditional Corps. “We’re glad that we’re here. Of course, we’re Southern dishes such as pulled pork, baked maca- See REOPENING page 5 CAROLYN STARLING JANICE STANMORE ARTPLAY GRAND OPENING Obituaries JOURNAL-SUN JOURNAL-SUN $1.00 The grand opening and ribbon-cutting event was held for Donna Mirabent 306 W. Main St • Atlanta, TX 75551 ArtPlay: A Learning Studio Monday afternoon... Hours: M-Th 8:30-5; F 8:30-4 903 796 7133 [email protected] PAGE 2 PAGE 9 2 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Youth Rally Trinity Church will host a Youth Rally April 2. The event is free for the community of Atlanta and surrounding areas to attend. A meal, free of charge, will be served after the service. The church has an indoor gym and play area for smaller children and those young at heart. Trinity Church is located right beside CVS in Atlanta. J.K. Hileman Elementary School Pre/K-Kindergarten Round Up Where: J.K. Hileman Elementary When: April 8th and 9th Time: 8:30-2:30 For more information contact: Tammy Boze @ 903-796- 6304 J.K. Escuela Primaria Hileman Ronda de Pre / K-Kindergarten Dónde: J.K. Primaria Hileman Cuándo: 8 y 9 de abril Photo by Kate Stow Hora: 8: 30-2: 30 Para obtener más información, comuníquese con: Tammy Grand Opening Boze @ 903-796-6304 The Grand opening and ribbon-cutting event was held for ArtPlay: A Learning Studio Monday afternoon. The studio, owned by Nancy Coe, is located at 216 S. Louise Street in Atlanta. New fire station dedication Cass County Emergencey Service District #3, Smyrna will hold a Fire Station Dedication and Open House on April 17, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. All residents of Fire District #3 are encouraged to attend the dedication of the new Smyrna station. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Firefighters and CCESD #3 Commissioners will be in at- tendance for tours and to answer any questions. Hope to see you there! Free curbside bulk waste collection Atlanta City Manager David Cockrell said that free bulk waste curbside collection is scheduled in Atlanta from May 10th through May 14th. “Bulk waste will be collected at the same time as our customer’s polycart is serviced, so make sure everything’s out curbside before the trash trucks arrive”, Cockrell said. He added, “We have a limit of 3 cu- bic yards of bulk waste this year, which is about the size of a pickup bed.” MONDAY MAY 10th THROUGH FRIDAY MAY 14th “This is a great opportunity to make the community more attractive, get rid of unwanted junk and save money and time by avoiding trips to the landfill”, Cockrell said. Acceptable items include household furniture, outdoor furniture, clothing, green waste (properly bagged), sticks and limbs that are bundled not exceeding four feet. Photo by Sydni Goza There are some limitations. Pick-up will be limited to 3 cubic yards, which is about the size of a pick-up bed. The Officers train on restraining device City will not accept white good or appliances, electronic From left to right: Officers Jeb Newkirk of Atlanta and Billy McAnaly and Alan Bailey of Texarkana train with waste, TV’s, tires, paints, oil, batteries or other hazardous the BolaWrap restraining device early Monday morning at Cass County Law Enforcement Training Center. waste. The City also reserves the right the refuse any item deemed to pose a health or safety risk. Unacceptable items will be left at the curb. April FROM PAGE 1 Heroes FROM PAGE 1 ing team asking us if Joe Exotic REALLY was being trans- This year, as we hope we are transitioning out of a world cause they heard things like it will change your DNA,” said ferred to the Cass County Jail.