June 8, 2016 - The Weekly News of Cooke County
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June 8, 2016 - The Weekly News of Cooke County
PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 00002 Gainesville, Texas ECRWSS The Weekly News of Cooke County © 2016 The Weekly News of Cooke County Volume 13, Number 2 Cooke County, Texas June 8, 2016 The LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper in Cooke County! Lindsay ISD Welcomes Board King Around Members; Discusses Budget Town By Nikki King The Weekly News by Grice King Cooke County Justice of the Peace, Dorthy Lewis gave me a call the other day and was discussing some scary statistics that she read where the first 100 days after Memorial Day have been labeled the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers.” Apparently, from 2010 to 2014, more than 5,000 people have died in crashes involving teen drivers in those 100 days. A new study showed that nearly 60% of teen crashes involved distracted drivers. It also states that over the past five years, the average number of crashes with drivers ages 16 to 19 increased 16% per day during the “100 Deadliest Days,” compared with all the other days of the year. Not sure about everyone else but this is a very scary statistic. So if you have a child or know of someone that might fit this demographic please make sure and encourage them to drive safe this summer. Let’s try and keep Cooke County teens from being just another number in a study. On a much more positive note, I would like to wish a Happy 50th Anniversary to Cass W. and Rita “Sue” Stevens Reasor who will celebrate their golden anniversary on June 11, 2016. The couple was married June 11, 1966 at New Hope Baptist Church in Burns City. The couple’s children and grandchildren are hosting an allday celebration and a reception Saturday, June 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Mt. Springs Community Center in Mt. Springs. Here is some more of what’s happening around town this week. ++++++++ The Cooke County Chapter No. 1049 of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will sponsor a covereddish luncheon at its regular monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 10, at the Stanford House at 401 W. Garnett St. in Gainesville. The event is free to anyone with an interest in learning more about AARP. Door prizes and bingo prizes will be awarded. For more information, please contact Margarita Harper, chapter president, at 940-665-3396. ++++++++ Due to the weather, the 3rd Annual Steven K Fleming Memorial Golf Tournament is being postponed until June 18. The players will be fed at noon and tee off will be at 1:00 p.m. that day. (Continued on Page 7) LINDSAY – The Lindsay ISD Board of Trustees convened at 7:03 p.m. on the evening of Monday, May 23, where they welcomed newly elected members to the board. Judge Janelle Haverkamp administered the Oath of Office to Incumbent Phillip Metzler, and to new members, Olivia Neu and Ben Hawkins. Outgoing member Wayne Fleitman was recognized for his service to the board. At 7:13 p.m., the board retreated in Executive Session to discuss the resignation of a board member. At 7:22 p.m., the board reconvened into open session and accepted the resignation of trustee Phillip Metzler. Metzler resigned from his position due to the nepotism law and the district’s desire to hire a relative of Metzler. The board then unanimously appointed Cody Martin to complete a one-year term for the seat vacated by Metzler. This seat will be up for election in May 2017 for the remaining 2 years of the term. Martin was also administered the Oath of Office by Judge Haverkamp. Board members then took nominations for the board officers positions. Cory Maydew was named as President, Chris Hundt was named as Vice President, and Jenny Corcoran was named as board secretary. The meetings will continue on their regularly scheduled days and times of 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. During reports, Director of Finance Diane Zimmerer presented the preliminary budget for 20162017. The preliminary appraised tax value is $477,000,000. This is a $100 million increase in property value from the 2015-2016 year. The increase will cause a tax rollback from the current year’s tax rate of $1.04 for the 2016-2017 school year. The preliminary rate is approximately $0.95 for the M&O tax rate. Consultant Tom Zimmerer was present to answer any questions concerning the possible rollback. Student enrollment directly affects the amount of money sent back to TEA. It is GISD Honors Retirees – Gainesville ISD Superintendent and Staff held a Retirement Celebration on Wed. June 1 honoring nine GISD employees who retired this year. The list of retirees are as follows in no particular order: Kathy Leverett, Larue Lybbert, Bill Liddell, Martha Liddell, Jackie Mitchell, Karen Sicking, Deanna Smith and Leslie Stark. Keith Hall was honored as well, but was unable to make it to the retirement celebration. (The Weekly News Photo) also estimated a target enrollment for LISD to break even would be about 531 students. Currently, the projected enrollment for 2016-2017 is approximately 465 students. Other financial items were discussed with no action taken. The board scheduled another budget workshop for May 31 at 6:00 p.m. to make final decisions concerning the budget. LISD must adopt a budget for 2016-2017 by June 30 and must adopt a tax rate by the end of August. Technology Director Chris Anderle reviewed the technology budget requests for 2016-2017 with an estimated cost of $70,000 for items such as access points for the infrastructure, servers, and possibly additional tablets for student use. The board asked Anderle to prioritize the district technology needs to present at the budget workshop on May 31. In the Administrator reports, Elementary Principal Amber Fuhrmann stated that enrollment for K-6 grades was 255 students, with an attendance rate of 97.87% in February and a passing rate of 98% at the end of the 5th six weeks. High School Principal Steve Cope said that he has 235 students enrolled with an attendance rate of 97.4% and a passing rate of 96.9%. Cope noted that Lindsay High School won the High School Regional UIL Contest April 22-23 at Grayson Community College in Sherman, Texas. Cope also presented the STAAR test results and a list of the CTE (Career Tech) classes which are predicted to be offered for 2016-2017. Athletic Director Charles Boles reminded all of the Summer Camp Schedules and information which are available online. Board members also received a list of donations made by the Athletic Booster Club to the athletic (Continued on Page 7) GAVA Awards Scholarships For Local College Bound Art Students GAINESVILLE – Gainesville Area Visual Arts (GAVA) has awarded $5000 to local students pursuing careers in the Arts. In February, GAVA’s art show For the Love of Art, is sponsored by local businesses and individuals, and the event showcases GAVA members’ artwork. Proceeds from the art show go directly to the scholarships that GAVA was happy to deliver this week to local high school seniors. Joe Conner worked for months with fellow GAVA officer Pam Ingham to obtain applicants and collect the artists portfolios so they could be voted on for the scholarship. GAVA President, Tony Avila said “Raising the money is only half the battle. It is an enormous effort to acquire applicants and coordinate the voting process. It would be impossible to do this without Joe and Pam taking charge and getting applicants. They are awesome!” In all, eight incredibly artistic and talented high school seniors applied for the scholarship this year. Even bigger than the turnout, is the record year for GAVA, being able to award eight scholarships totaling $5000.00! Recipients were from across the area including Gainesville, Callisburg and Era. The following scholarships were voted on and awarded: Cari Croninger, $1500; Jackson Lane, $1000; Caitlyn Samek, $750; Jessie Bryant, $750; Anna Beall, $250; Isabelle Campbell, $250; Morgan McClure, $250; and Tanner Teel, $250. This week, the young artists received their ceremonial (Continued on Page 12) GAVA Awards $5000 in Scholarships – Caitlyn Samek, Jessie Bryant, Cari Croninger, Jackson Lane, Isabelle Campbell and Anna Beall are pictured holding their ceremonial scholarship checks with GAVA member Joe Conner holding the checks for Tanner Teel and Morgan McClure who were not able to attend. (Courtesy Photo) 2 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 8, 2016 Grand Jury Issues 45 Felony Indictments COOKE COUNTY – The Cooke County Grand Jury issued 45 felony indictments May 16. Darrell Victor Anderson II, 31, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of marijuana equal to or less than 5 pounds July 28, 2015. Oscar Aleman, 23, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of driving while intoxicated for the third time or more Mar. 26, 2016. Joel Lester Alexander, 50, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Apr. 12, 2016. Preston Heath Beck, 21, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of harassment of a public servant Mar. 10, 2016; and was indicted for the second degree felony offense of burglary of a habitation Mar. 10, 2016. Christina Ann Bosch, 30, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information Jan. 6, 2016. Jolanta Bucior, 23, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Dec. 28, 2015. Wesley J. Campo, 30, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of driving while intoxicated for the third time or more Oct. 28, 2015. Tyler James Cantrell, 22, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of assault-family violence with prior convictions Feb. 17, 2016. Jody Lynn Carlisle, Jr., 28, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of driving while intoxicated for the third time or more Aug. 22, 2015. Bryan Daniel Champagne, 25, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Feb. 2, 2016. Jorge Alberto Garcia, 40, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of burglary of a building June 15, 2015. John Paul Gorski, 26, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Dec. 28, 2015. James Allen Green, 59, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of assault-family violence with previous convictions Feb. 19, 2016; and was indicted for the third degree felony offense of assault-family violence with prior convictions Dec. 26, 2015; and was indicted for the second degree felony offense of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury Dec. 18, 2015. Rodney Hampton, 35, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Sept. 20, 2015. Chad Everett Hurt, 41, was indicted for the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram (enhanced) Dec. 31, 2015; and was indicted for the second degree felony offense of credit card or debit card abuse (enhanced) Mar. 14, 2016; and was indicted for the second degree felony offense of credit card or debit card abuse (enhanced) Mar. 14, 2016. Jared Adam Hutchins, 26, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Oct. 19, 2015; and was indicted for the third degree felony offense of tampering with physical evidence Oct. 19, 2015; and was indicted for the third degree felony offense of continuous violence against the family Feb. 18, 2016. Mildred Faye Jackson, 48, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Jan. 14, 2016; and was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Dec. 8, 2015; and was indicted for the third degree felony offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence Dec. 8, 2015. Garry Wayne Johnson, 37, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Sept. 20, 2015. Matthew Scott Johnson, 28, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of marijuana equal to or less than 5 pounds Nov. 20, 2015. Trinity BlearJames Kila, 26, was indicted for the second degree felony offense of evading arrest or detention in a vehicle Apr. 7, 2016. Leslie Waren McBride, 47, was indicted for the second degree felony offense of aggravated assault-use deadly weapon Sept. 28, 2015. Misti Dawn Moore, 33, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Dec. 3, 2015. Juan Alberto Moreno, 42, was indicted for the second degree felony offense of burglary of a habitation Nov. 19, 2015. Shannon Eyrick Morgan, 48, was indicted for the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 200 grams Apr. 18, 2015. Juan Antonio Ortiz-Torres, 24, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of evading arrest July 5, 2015 Armando Puente-Rocha, 60, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger Sept. 6, 2015. Shaye Sherree Schmidt, 19, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Dec. 14, 2015. James Erin Shannon, 31, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Feb. 22, 2016; and was indicted for the third degree felony offense of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence Feb. 22, 2016. Meghan D. Strickland, 20, was indicted for the third degree felony offense of forgery of a government document Feb. 25, 2016; and was indicted for the third degree felony offense of evading in a vehicle Feb. 25, 2016. John Bernard Sullivan, 43, was indicted for the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 200 grams Nov. 4, 2015; and was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less 1 gram Nov. 4, 2015; and was indicted for the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 200 grams Nov. 4, 2015. Angela Leann Voyles, 47, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Jan. 14, 2016. Don Tecquoy Ray Williamson, 33, was indicted for the state jail felony offense of possession of marijuana equal to or less than 5 pounds July 28, 2015. “Ag Banking Online” Renaissance now accepts Humana as one of it’s many eligible insurances. 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Main St., Muenster 1601 W. Hwy Hometown 82, Gainesville 940/759-2257 The Weekly News of Cooke County The Weekly News reports the news and events of Cooke County and is distributed to households and businesses throughout Cooke County. The Weekly News is a locally-owned publication. 940/665-7900 Creator Emeritus Keith G. King Owner / Publisher Grice King [email protected] Reporter Nikki King 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX [email protected] Business Office - 940.665.2320 Fax - 940.665.2162 News Line - 940.665.0733 Amber Hillis www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com Advertising Specialist [email protected] Front Desk Reception [email protected] www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com Fax: 940.665.2162 The Weekly News June 8, 2016 3 Area Obituaries Buddy Martin Services Funeral services for Alfred Charles “Buddy” Martin, 89, most recently of Ardmore, OK, longtime resident of Gainesville, are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Kremling officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Mr. Martin passed away June 4, 2016 in Ardmore, OK. History Buddy was born January 8, 1927 in Marietta, OK to Alfred Americus and Myrtle Lee (Mayes) Martin. He graduated high school in Marietta and, soon after, was drafted into the Army Air Corps to serve in World War II. On August 30, 1965, Mr. Martin married Marcella Bezner. He worked with local dairy farms to transport their harvest to processing plants. Mr. Martin loved gardening and maintaining his landscaping. He was a devoted husband who took pride in being a simple man that went faithfully about his business. Survivors Mr. Martin is survived by his grandchildren: Melissa Wilcoxson and husband Jessie of Whitesboro and Chris Martin of Gainesville; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother Fred Martin and wife Mahota of Lone Grove, OK; sister Tootsie Hood of Marietta; and brother Boyd Martin and wife Donna of Marietta. Mr. Martin was preceded in death by: his parents; wife Marcella Martin; son Ricky Martin; son Danny Martin; son Larry Martin; sister Ruby Blackmon; sister Pearl Hearon; sister Mary Curry; brother Bob Martin; and brother Cecil Martin. Donations Memorials may be made to Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll. com. Robert Lee Adams, Jr. Services Funeral services for Robert Lee Adams, Jr., 70, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4th at Hillcrest Church of Christ with B.B. Gaston officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Family visitation will be Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville. History Robert Lee Adams, Jr. was born on March 2, 1946 in McKinney, Texas to Robert, Sr. and Oceal Wilson Adams. His family later re- Aluminum Cans Tin & Iron • Radiators • Copper Stainless Steel • Aluminum Brass • Batteries • Wheels CR 123 FM 371 Gainesville o Whitesbor 82 1 C 5 R1 940-668-0391 www.homesteadmetals.com CR 123 FM 3092 235 FM 371 (Walnut Bend Rd.) Gainesville, TX Homestead Metals Recycling CR 131 M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat. 8:00 am - Noon located to Gainesville, Texas where he attended school, graduating from Booker T. Washington High School with the class of 1964. Affectionately known as “Bob” to the many who loved and admired him, education was paramount to him. He received an Associate of Science degree from Cooke County College, a Bachelor of Science in Counseling from University of North Texas and a Master of Science in Counseling, also from UNT. He served as a counselor at North Central Texas College for more than 22 years. During his tenure at NCTC, he received numerous awards and accolades, including “Employee of the Year.” Mr. Adams was active in the community, putting on the annual Black History Program in Gainesville for more than 20 years. He was an avid golfer, supreme fisherman and he loved sports. He was married to Josephine Robinson Adams for 49 years and they are the parents of three sons, Robert III, Chris and Shon. Bob passed away at home on Sunday, May 29, 2016, surrounded by his family. Survivors He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Josephine; sons Robert III (Marla) of Beaumont, Chris (Kayla) of Forney and Shon of Dallas; five grandchildren, Jalyn, Kendall, Jordyn, Rhilyn and Brooklyn; one greatgrand daughter, Addyson; four brothers, Lee Adams of Denison, Joe Adams of Marietta, Okla., Rickey Adams of Killeen and Kerry Finch of Seattle, Wash.; six sisters, Mary Jackson (William) of San Antonio, Mildred Kemp (John) of Gainesville, Irene Benward and Sandra Waters of Atlanta, Ga., Earnestine Adams of Killeen and Janae Johnson of Oklahoma City, Okla.; aunt, Gloria Wilson of Beaumont; special friends, James Hughes and Jerry Crawford and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Sr. and Oceal Adams and brother Frank James Adams. To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. Gladys Olene Fletcher Services Funeral Services for Gladys Olene Fletcher, 99, of Whitesboro, Texas, will be held Friday, June 3, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Meador Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Bentley officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 2nd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. History She passed away Monday, May 30, 2016, at The Homestead Health & Rehabilitation Center of Collinsville, Texas. She was born to Thomas Jefferson and Amanda (Mallory) Holbrook in Tyler, Texas on June 2, 1916. She married Charles T. Fletcher in 1934, in Grandfield, Oklahoma. Gladys loved to cook and crochet and she also loved to bowl. She was a Scout Den Mother for her sons and playes the piano in church in her early years and loved music of all kinds. She loved to work in her yard and really enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors She is survived by sons, Darden Fletcher of Whitesboro and CT Fletcher of Carmel, Indiana; 6 grandchildren, twins, Brett Thomas and Todd Justin Fletcher, Joshua Andrew Fletcher, Darla Fletcher Lewis, Derek DeWayne Fletcher and Dyfan DeLayne Fletcher; 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Amanda Holbrook; her husband, Charles T. Fletcher and 13 siblings. To sign the online registry, please go to: www.meadorfuneralhome.com. Julianna “Gracie” Wolf Services A Mass of Christian Burial for Gracie Wolf, 13, of Lindsay, is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Fr. Phil Petta and Fr. Gary Picou officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Gracie passed away May 30, 2016 in Dallas. History Gracie was born September 25, 2002 in Dallas to Brad and Sabrina (Nagy) Wolf. She attended school at St. Mary’s and in Lindsay. She enjoyed music and shopping. She also loved playing baseball and horseback riding. No longer bound by the chains of human frailty, Gracie may now freely enjoy eternity with her Heavenly Father. Survivors Survivors include: parents Brad and Sabrina Wolf of Lindsay; brothers Travis and Miklos of Lindsay; grandmother Shirley Nagy of Lindsay; grandparents Chris and Marla Wolf of Gainesville; great-grandparents Walter and Georgia Wolf of Gainesville; greatgrandmother Bernice Sicking of Myra; and aunts and uncles: Jackie Wolf (Patti), Jory Wolf (Jewelann), Mary Sikes (Jered), and Christin Snider (Justin). Gracie is also survived by many beloved cousins, aunts, uncles, and extended family. Gracie was preceded in death by: grandfather Miklos Nagy and great-aunt Marcella Streng. Gracie’s uncles will be serving as pallbearers. Donations Memorials may be made to the Miracle League of Frisco. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll. com. Robert “Bob” Charles Moore Services Graveside services for Robert “Bob” C. Moore, 71, of Gainesville, were held 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at New Hope Cemetery in Mountain Springs. History Robert was born on July 13, 1944 in Cairo, IL to Robert Cleo and Juanita Marie (Holderfield) Moore. He passed away on May 30, 2016 in Gainesville. Survivors He is survived by his wife Loretta Moore of Gainesville; daughter Vikki Lyn Reasor and her husband Jonathan of Sanger; daughter Sonya Dionne Ford and her husband Kevin of Callisburg; daughter Annaleah Elizabeth Meyer and her husband Adam of Gainesville; son Stephen Nathanael Moore and his fiance Jaicie Bilyeu of Gainesville; daughter-inlaw Kim Moore of Springfield, MO; grandchildren James Moore, Tawny Moore, Robert Cass Reasor, Morgan Rae Reasor; Levi Burton Reasor, Cody Leon Ford, Caleb Jordan Ford, Rhoslyn Aibhlinn Meyer, and Yeshaiah Miriam Meyer. He is also survived by Tonita Wilburn and her husband Troy of Kelso, MO; sister Rita Mangrum and her husband Billy of Gordonville; sister Karen Griffith of Scott City, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Jeffery Moore; and grandson Nikolai Meyer. Donations Memorial contributions may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation at lymphoma.org. You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll. com. Gem Ceremony Held For NTMC Auxiliary GAINESVILLE – A gem finds its value in its rarity and beauty. So it is very fitting that gems were the theme for the 2016 NTMC Auxiliary officer installation on May 19. The NTMC Auxiliary gathered at First Christian Church to enjoy an excellent meal, fellowship, and to install the 2016-2017 officers. Robert Casey, recently retired after 24 years of service at NTMC, was the master of ceremonies for the installation of the officers. As each new or returning offi- cer came forward they were presented with an item to represent the gem they were to the NTMC Auxiliary. The 2016-2017 officers for the NTMC Auxiliary are Butch Streeter – President, Connie Wilcoxen – President Elect, Pat Streeter – 1st Vice President, Linda Davis – 2nd Vice President, Laura Beaudin – 3rd Vice President, Mitzie Underwood – Secretary, Gloria Parrish – Treasurer, and Pat TamplinParliamentarian. This slate of officers looks forward to leading the Auxiliary over the next year and encouraging every member to be a shining gem at NTMC. Auxiliary Service Awards were presented to Gloria Parrish for 5,000 hours, Geri Bivin for 3,000 hours, Laura Beaudin for 2,000 hours, Linda Davis for 5,000 hours, Pat Streeter for 3,000 hours, and Norma Hay for 2500 hours. For more information on becoming a volunteer at NTMC, contact Kristi Rigsby at 940-612-8607 or email [email protected]. -\SS`°M\UKLK° THTTVNYHTZ We are providing free mammograms for women who qualify in Cooke County. When: Monday, July 11 Monday, August 8 Where: North Texas Medical Center 1900 Hospital Blvd. Gainesville, TX 76240 You must call 800.405.7739 to schedule an appointment. Funding for mammograms provided by Susan G. Komen® North Texas 4 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 8, 2016 Opinions Froma Harrop A Trump Presidency Would Sink All Boats By Froma Harrop Hello, investors. Come join the foreign policy experts in daily panic attacks over what a President Donald Trump would mean for your world. What does one do about a candidate whose tax plan would send America into the fiscal abyss -- who flaps lips about not making good on the national debt? Should we be investing in the makers of Xanax and Klonopin? And on the personal side, are there enough benzodiazepines to go around? We’re not talking just about the very rich. Anyone with a retirement account or a small portfolio has something to lose. The economic consensus is that a Trump presidency would sink all boats. And that certainly applies to Trump’s own economically struggling followers in the least seaworthy craft. “Most Rust Belt working- class Americans don’t get it,” Bob Deitrick, CEO of Polaris Financial Partners in Westerville, Ohio, told me. “The working class thinks he’s going to stick it to the elites.” The facts: The Trump tax plan would deliver an average tax cut of $1.3 million to those with annual incomes exceeding $3.7 million. The lowest-income households would get $128. (No missing zeros here.) Folks in the middle would see federal taxes reduced by about $2,700, which sounds nice but would come out of their own hide. Medicare and other programs that benefit the middle class would have to be slashed. So would spending on science research, infrastructure and services essential to the U.S. economy. Or we could skip the very deep spending cuts and see the national debt balloon by nearly 80 percent of gross domestic product, calculation courtesy of the Tax Policy Center. Some might think that Trump’s tax plan -- including the repeal of the federal tax on estates bigger than $5.43 million -- would impress the income elite, but they would be wrong. In a recent poll of Fortune 500 executives, 58 percent of the respondents said they would support Hillary Clinton over Trump. Most in this Republicanleaning group are undoubt- edly asking themselves: What good is a fur-lined deck chair if the ship’s going down? Then there are the others. “Do middle-class Americans have any idea what could happen to the economy or the stock market if our president ever vaguely suggested defaulting on the national debt?” Deitrick asked. (His clients tend to be upper-middle-class investors.) He recalls the summer of 2011, when a congressional game of chicken over raising the federal debt ceiling led to the possibility of a default. The Dow lost 2,400 points in a single week. And taxpayers were hit with $1.3 billion in higher borrowing costs that year alone. Trump said on CNN that he is the “king of debt,” which in practice means he frequently doesn’t honor it. That’s why many major lenders shun him, talking of “Donald risk.” Speaking of, Trump fa- mously said in a Trump University interview, “I sort of hope (the real estate market crashes), because then people like me would go in and buy.” But he also predicted that the real estate market would not tank -- shortly before it did. Perhaps he never figured out there was a housing bubble. Or it was part of a clever scheme to peddle real estate courses with brochures asking, “How would you like to market-proof your financial future?” Imagine a whole country taking on “Donald risk.” The business community runs on stability. It can’t prosper under a showman who says crazy things and denies having said them moments later. A Trump presidency promises more chaos than a Marx Brothers movie -- and you can believe it would be a lot less fun. Copyright 2016 Creators. Com. Mona Charen A Gorilla ‘Tragedy’ By Mona Charen A gorilla has taken control of your TV set. What an apt metaphor for the past year. In fact, of course, I refer to the actual gorilla that was (if you take the word of some of the more unhinged commenters on social media) “assassinated” by zoo officials in Cincinnati. I nearly wrote “who,” but that would be to commit the error so many are making in this case -- confusing animals with people. To recap: A family visited the gorilla exhibit over Memorial Day weekend. A 3-year-old child managed to slip into the gorilla enclosure while his mother was distracted. Zoo officials explained that under these circumstances, they could not risk attempting to tranquilize the animal, because 1) tranquilizer darts take time to work; 2) the dart could have angered the ape; and 3) it would have taken only a matter of seconds for the gorilla to kill the child. One criticism of the zoo seems entirely sensible and understandable: Why was the enclosure not childproof? At every zoo I’ve visited, visitors are kept safely away from dangerous animals. So if the fence wasn’t secure enough to prevent a 3-year-old from squeezing through, someone should lose his job. Thank God a tragedy was averted by the quick action of zoo officials, who did the only thing they could do by shooting the gorilla (and good shot, by the way), but it could have been much worse. But wait. In an avalanche of moral confusion, many people seem to have their heads screwed on wrong. The death of the animal -- a shame, to be sure -- is Letter to the Editor... Editor’s note – Letters to the Editor reflect only the opinion of the author and not that of The Weekly News of Cooke County. Facts contained in Letters to the Editor are claims of the author only. The (...) denotes areas that have been edited. (The following letter is in reference to a Letter to the Editor published in the June 1, 2016 edition of The Weekly News of Cooke County) To the Editor, I am in complete agreement with Dean Smith and how it outrages him to see dogs in the back of pickups. In my home state, the dog has to be tied to the back of the cab and the leash has to be short enough so that the dog can not get to the edge of the truck and hang himself jumping over. There, you will be ticketed and more. We need to make better animal laws in Texas. I have seen dogs in the back of a pickup, lifting one foot at a time because it is burning his feet. What is wrong with people? If you can’t treat your dog correctly, leave it at home. Caroline Edwards Gainesville being called a “tragedy.” Oh, yes, the White House spokesman himself said so. A string of silly celebrities wailed that the gorilla had been killed due to poor parenting. Actor Trevor Donovan tweeted, “’17 yr old Harambe the gorilla was shot dead after boy falls into Ohio zoo enclosure’ Where were the parents?!” Donovan must not have children. Those of us who do are aware that as watchful as we are, children can still put themselves in danger sometimes. Where are all these parenting police when parents do truly awful things, like giving their children drugs, or guns, or letting them watch TV 10 hours a day? I have no idea whether Michelle Gregg, the boy’s mother, is a good parent or not, but I do know that the fact that he was out of her sight for a few seconds doesn’t answer that question. Actress Kaley Cuoco posted, “Once again, another animal being killed over people not using their brains. If you watch the footage, you see this gorgeous animal holding the child’s hand. Do with that what you will.” Here’s what I do with it: I look at what happened after the first few seconds. Harambe, the 450-pound male gorilla, at first treated the little boy Current U.S. Debt $19,238,307,603,834.90 Debt watch The estimated population of the United States is 323,102,962 so each citizen’s share of this debt is $59,542.34. The National Debt has continued to increase an average of $2.36 billion per day since September 30, 2012!* U.S. Debt, July 12, 2004 $7,264,732,981,139.98 * Information obtained from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Population figures from the U.S. Bureau of the Census’ Population Clock. Figures as of April 18, 2016. gently, but then, perhaps agitated by the crowd’s cries, dragged the child by the ankle through the water and into another section of the exhibit. The boy’s head was banging on concrete. It was not a scene from “Curious George.” An online petition calling for “Justice for Harambe” has received 100,000 signatures. CNN informs us that the name Harambe is Swahili for “come together for a common cause.” And the Cincinnati police are reportedly investigating the little boy’s family. “Cincinnati police said Tuesday that their review will focus on the actions of the boy’s parents and family,” CNN reported. “It is not related to the operation or safety of the Cincinnati Zoo, authorities said.” Well, that’s completely backward. Concern for animal welfare is not decadent. Some serious people argue that zoos and aquariums are inherently cruel, and they deserve a hearing. What’s so off about the reactions to this sad tale is the confusion about who has moral standing. “Justice” is not something to which animals are entitled, because animals are not moral agents. Those demanding “justice” for a gorilla are saying something nonsensical. Suppose the gorilla had climbed out of the enclosure and grabbed the boy? Would his advocates demand that he be tried for assault? Of course not. The gorilla cannot be held legally or morally liable for his actions because he is a dumb beast. By the same token, he cannot receive “justice” from anyone. Animals can and should be treated humanely not because they are humane but because we are. Copyright 2016 Creators. Com The Weekly News of Cooke County Letter Policy The Weekly News of Cooke County invites its readers to submit letters to the editor. Letters should include the author’s name, address and daytime phone number. No letter will be printed without confirmation from the author. Letters should be brief and to-the-point. Lengthy letters may require condensing. Confirmed letters will be printed as space allows. Letters that are not signed, contain personal attacks or ask that the author’s name be withheld will not be printed. Letters to the Editor will be printed without corrections of spelling or grammar. Inappropriate language will be removed. 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Mechanical, LLC TACL TAC L A295 A A29554C 29554C 54C C Heating Cooling 940-665-7639 COOKE COUNTY – The following incidents were reported to the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported in the 1500 block of Ranch Mart Road. Donnie Wayne Morrow reported burglary in the 800 block of CR 154. Jason Patrick Hawk reported credit card or debit card abuse in the 2200 block of Hockley Creek Road. John Paul Jones reported burglary of a habitation in the 1700 block of CR 401. Arzae Thomas Smith, Jr. reported theft of property equal to or less than $2,500 in the 1700 block of CR 401. Marjorie Marian Sellman reported theft by deception in the 1500 block of CR 260. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported at Interstate 35 N. Frontage Road and Refinery Road. Possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams was reported in the 1000 block of CR 260. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported in the 1000 block of CR 260. Tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair was reported in the 1000 block of CR 260. Driving with an invalid license was reported at Buck Street and Highway 82. Brandon Parker reported theft of property equal to or less than $30,000 in the 700 block of FM 3164. Justin Pritchett reported criminal mischief in the 400 block of CR 111. Violation of bond/protective order was reported in the 1400 block of Old Sivells Bend Road. Possession of a dangerous drug was reported in the 11400 block of W. Highway 82. Driving while intoxicated with an open alcohol container was reported at FM 372 and Interstate 35. Possession of marijuana less than 4 ounces was reported in the 1800 block of NB Interstate 35. Fonda Williams Huneycutt reported theft of prop- erty equal to or less than $30,000 in the 6300 block of FM 371. Evading arrest/detention with a vehicle was reported in the 1900 block of N. Interstate 35. Failure to identify a fugitive/intent to give false information was reported in the 1900 block of N. Interstate 35. Evading arrest/detention was reported in the 1900 block of N. Interstate 35. Paula Pritchett reported burglary of a habitation in the 400 block of CR 111. Arielle Cox reported interference with an emergency request for assistance in the 1900 block of Arkansas Street. Arielle Cox reported unlawful restraint in the 1900 block of Arkansas Street. Connie Prescher Reiter reported burglary of a building in the 2800 block of CR 218. Arrest Logs Armando Puenta-Rocha, 60, driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. Edwin Rivas, 24, driving while license invalid. Billy Joe Wadlow, 45, no driver’s license. John Bernard Sullivan, 43, possession of a controlled substance. Joseph Avery Jarrell, 39, assault. Erica Gabriela Pulido, 32, possession of a controlled substance. Devyn Alan Janzen, 19, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, possession of drug paraphernalia. Jeffrey Robles, 20, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, possession of drug paraphernalia. Dunya Antoine Rice, Jr., 18, possession of marijuana. Charles Eugene Dixon, Jr., 19, possession of drug paraphernalia. Jacob Edward McNeely, 29, driving while license invalid, possession of drug paraphernalia. Jade Ember Wise, 24, driving while intoxicated with an open container. Eric Jason Crisp, Jr., 31, no driver’s license, possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Kent Matthew Bevans, 34, driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana, disregard stop sign, driving while license invalid, fail to appear. Romell Wyncelar James, 20, assault. Dakota Charles Cotton, 22, fail to yield right of way at yield intersection, display expired license plate/registration, fail to appear. Byron Luther Ross, 28, driving while license invalid. Jason Christopher Woodall, 29, public intoxication. Juan Antonio Ortiz, 24, evading arrest. Danny Allen Baker, 39, dog at large, fail to appear. Phillip Paul Helton, 70, driving while license invalid. James Areness Murphy, 23, public intoxication. Timothy Wayne Murphy, 24, no driver’s license – Capias Pro Fine. Hunter Blade Garrett, 20, driving while license invalid. Melissa Jeffries, 40, assault causing bodily injury. Vernon Glen Burch, 49, assault. Rocky Wade Moran, 31, possession of drug paraphernalia. 235th District Court Cases Filed, Decided COOKE COUNTY – The following cases were filed and decided in the 235th District Court. Cases Filed Donald Palmer vs. Barbara Palmer – divorce. Laura Mitchell, Individually and as next friend of Clay Mitchell, a minor vs. Beth Boone – injury or damage with a motor vehicle. The State of Texas vs. Lee A. Long – civil case relative to criminal matter. Chad Neil Sconce vs. Lisa Danielle Sconce – divorce. The State of Texas vs. Charles Tuttle – civil case relative to criminal matter. Travis Neal vs. Sidney G. Ramsey et al – family law. Cases Decided Gainesville Independent School District vs. Allen L. Goldsmith, Sr. – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Gainesville Independent School District vs. Gloria Mesta et al – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Cooke County et al vs. M & M Upholstery – default judgments. Gainesville Independent School District vs. Stephan Ward et al – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Gainesville Independent School District vs. Shirley Threadgill – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Cooke County et al vs. Leonor Puente – default judgments. Cooke County et al vs. Bill W. Powell – default judgments. Cooke County et al vs. Rudy Lynn Eddington et al – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Cooke County et al vs. J.C. Allred – default judgments. Cooke County et al vs. David Burrows Jr. – default judgments. William Dean Hawk vs. Kerry Lynn Hawk – divorce. Stephanie Carol Olssen vs. Eric David Olssen – di- vorce. Rhonda S. Greer vs. Shane Greer, Sr. – divorce. Terrell C. Wyatt vs. Joseph M. Wyatt, Jr. – divorce. Cindy Fuhrmann vs. Raymond Fuhrmann – divorce. Krystal Renee Sawyer vs. Randal Edward Sawyer – divorce. Alicia Marie Steed vs. Bradley Charles Steed – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Larry Sullivant and Karon Sullivant vs. Chubb National Insurance – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. It’s a Boy! ROUND ROCK - Kyle William Patterson was born on June 1, 2016 at St. David’s Medical Center in Round Rock, TX to parents Michelle Prince and Douglas Patterson. Kyle was 7 lbs 4oz and 20 inches long. 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Russell-Cellular Verizon Wireless reported organized retail theft equal to or less than $30,000 and criminal mischief equal to or less than $750 in the 900 block of E. Highway 82. Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 100 block of S. Morris Street. Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 1300 block of N. Clements Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 400 block of E. Tennie Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 1300 block of Throckmorton Street. Rodney A. Curry reported a terroristic threat of causing fear of serious bodily injury in the 400 block of Rosedale Drive. Patrick J. Hermes reported burglary of a vehicle in the 900 block of N. Grand Avenue. Public intoxication was reported in the 1500 block of N. Grand Avenue. Found property was reported in the 200 block of Santa Fe Street. Fail to identify a fugitive/intent to give false information was reported in the 2000 block of W. Highway 82. Open alcohol container in vehicle and driving while intoxicated were reported in the 1800 block of E. Broadway Street. Resisting arrest, search or transport, harassment of a public servant, criminal mischief equal to or less than $2,500, driving with an invalid license and driving while intoxicated with an open alcohol container were reported in the 1000 block of N. Grand Avenue. Misty D. Williford reported theft of property equal to or less than $30,000 in the 4300 block of N. Interstate 35. Disorderly conduct and public intoxication were reported in the 1000 block of E. Main Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 1100 block of N. Grand Avenue. Walmart Supercenter reported theft of property less than $100 in the 1800 block of Lawrence Street. Jacob T. Neal reported burglary of a vehicle in the 600 block of Medal of Honor Boulevard. Nadia D. Mitchell reported criminal mischief less than $100 in the 2000 block of N. Interstate 35. Brian K. Jackson reported theft of property less than or equal to $30,000 in the 1100 block of N. Howeth Street. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported in the 1400 block of E. Scott Street. Theft of property equal to or less than $2,500 and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported in the 1800 block of Lawrence Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 2100 block of E. Highway 82. Nora I. McCann reported arson in the 800 block of Belcher Street. A hit and run accident and filing a false report to a police officer were reported in the 700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Burglary of a building and possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 4 grams were reported in the 3800 block of E. Highway 82. Burglary of a habitation was reported in the 600 block of N. Denton Street. Walmart Supercenter reported fraudulent destruction/removal/concealment of writing in the 1800 block of Lawrence Street. Possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram and tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair were reported in the 200 block of Santa Fe Street. Brandon C. Churchwell reported theft of property equal to or less than $2,500 in the 1400 block of Lanius Street. Nathan D. Dempsey reported burglary of a vehicle in the 1200 block of Lindsay Street. Jason B. Martin reported burglary of a habitation in the 1300 block of Oneal Street. La Quinta Inn reported forgery of a Government/ National instrument/ money/security in the 4200 block of N. Interstate 35. Possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram and possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces were reported in the 700 block of E. Main Street. Possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 400 grams, possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces, and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported in the 900 block of N. Culberson Street. Driving while intoxicated was reported in the 300 block of N. Clements Street. Robert C. Osborne reported criminal mischief equal to or less than $750 in the 500 block of S. Weaver Street. Lizza M. Mashburn reported theft of property equal to or less than $750 in the 400 block of Modrall Street. Found property was reported in the 200 block of Santa Fe Street. Kayla R. Duff reported burglary of a habitation in the 300 block of N. Morris Street. Phyllis M. Shannon reported criminal mischief in the 800 block of W. Star Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 1200 block of N. Grand Avenue. False drivers license or identification was reported in the 200 block of W. Main Street. Possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram was reported in the 1200 block of Oneal Street. James K. Brown reported theft of property equal to or less than $750 in the 900 block of N. Dixon Street. Driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age and possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces were reported in the 1400 block of N. Interstate 35. Randall J. McDaniel reported theft of property equal to or less than $750 in the 4500 block of N. Interstate 35. Ashley B. Schell-Williams reported theft of property equal to or less than $750 in the 1000 block of Bella Vista Drive. Public intoxication was reported in the 400 block of Ritchey Street. Arrest Logs Kimula Deshaun Miles, 34, possession of a controlled substance. Kimberly Ann Clevenger, 37, misdemeanor warrant. Concha Lizalda Galaviz, 33, driving while license invalid. Omero De LeonChavez, 34, fail to identify a fugitive intent to give false information, felony warrant. Kelly Colten Cross, 23, criminal mischief, driving while license invalid, driving while intoxicated with open alcohol container, resisting arrest, search or transport. Debbie Marquetta Fowler, 60, misdemeanor warrant. Rebecca Jane Bradshaw, 43, misdemeanor warrant. Camp 1: June 13-17 or June 20-24 Billy Dean Manuel, 24, driving while license invalid. Joshua Manuel Amaro, 23, disorderly conduct, public intoxication. Missy Michelle Scrogum, 31, theft of property. Brandon Arnoldo Huerta, 17, accident involving damage to vehicle. Donald Lee Smith, 48, possession of marijuana. Jeffrey Glen Herrington, 51, driving while intoxicated. Joe Paul Crisp, 41, public intoxication. Vicki Jean Sauls, 51, driving while license invalid. Kevin Joseph Stacey, 49, driving while license invalid. Bridget Renee Klein, 32, possession of a controlled substance, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair. John Evan Salsman, 30, felony warrant. Weston Glenn Blakely, 22, possession of drug paraphernalia. Billy Ray Jefferson, 49, possession of a controlled substance. Sharay Denise Robinson, 28, possession of marijuana. Peyton Randal Roye, 25, driving while intoxicated. Malek Marwan Hweidi, 23, misdemeanor warrant. Francisco Gonzalez Melendez, 65, driving while license invalid. Mikell Lamar Brown, 48, possession of a controlled substance. 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For more info, please contact Sherre Mercer at 940.665.4606, mercers@ grayson.edu or check out the class Facebook page GHS Class of 1976. ++++++++ Let’s Flamingle! The Frank Buck Zoological Society presents Zoo La La on Thursday, June 16 with the doors opening at 11:00 am and the style show beginning at noon. Tickets are $20 each or front reserved is $30. For more information, contact Karen Estes at 940-736-0226 or Sara Wallace at 361-7011816. Show Dates June 10, 11, 17 & 18 at 7:30 pm Matinee June 12 & 19 at 2:30 pm Online Ticket Sales $30,281.86 as of May 4. The board convened into Executive Session for a second time at 10:47 p.m. to discuss personnel issues, superintendent goals and elementary transfer students for 2016-2017. At 11:21 p.m., the board returned to open session and approved the elementary transfer students as presented in closed session. The board approved the hiring of Mayme Haverkamp as an elementary teacher for 2016-2017, and approved the hiring of Steffani Cornelison as the district counselor for the 2016-2017 year. No action was taken in Superintendent’s Goals. In discussion items, Cathy Krahl of the Lindsay Letter was recognized for her dedication and support of Lindsay ISD. Nominations were accepted for Region 11, Position A Seat on the TASB Board. The Trustees decided not to participate. Trustees adopted Jason and Crystalina Evert’s “Chastity Project” for the 2016-2017 school year for students in grades 7-12. This will replace the “Aim for Success” program that was used during the past school year. The board unanimously approved the continuation of the student insurance plan that is currently in place with, Catlin Insurance Company, Inc. for a cost of $7,205. The following items were also approved. Approved a contract with Blackboard Web Hosting for the district website. Approved the Region 11 Benefits Cooperative Interlocal Agreement Resolution and Agreement for added benefits for 20162017. Also approved were the Region 11 contracts for ESC 11 services for the 2016-2017 year. Approved the Region 10 Multi-Regional Child Nutrition Cooperative Purchasing Program InterAgency Agreement for 2016-2017. Approved the Choice Partner Co-Op Agreement. Approved the 2016-2017 Interquest Detection Canines for contraband inspection services. Approved the Xerox Copier Contract for a 5-year lease agreement. The board also unanimously decided that Lindsay ISD will not charge transfer fees for out-of-district students for the 20162017 school year. Board members tabled the Access Control Contract. In consent agenda items, the board approved the Marriage License Requests Received COOKE COUNTY – The following applications for marriage were received by the Cooke County Clerk’s Office. Lonnie Shane Bailey, 34, Ada, Okla. and Christy Leshelle Peterson, 44, Ardmore, Okla. Vincent Wade Rippy, 59, Gainesville and Cheryl Ann Brackin, 58, Gainesville. William Cragg Fisher, 27, Lowell, Mass. and Chaney Nicole Alexander, 26, Barrington, New Hamp. Cedric Commodore Green, 28, Oklahoma City, Okla. and Candie Marie Farmer, 24, Oklahoma City, Okla. Craig Martin Safar, 23, Gainesville and Taylor Diane Bozarth, 22, Gainesville. Jacob Tyler Hayes, 23, Tickets: Adults - $10 Students - $5 Directed By Shannon Lunsford Rivoire BUTTERFIELD more than theater Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French. Enid, Okla. and Natalie Marie Cartwright, 24, Enid, Okla. Tommy Cole Sharp, 32, Noble, Okla. and Kourtney Rae Dodd, 26, Noble, Okla. John Westley Marple, 32, Myra and Carla Gayle Jones, 35, Myra. Matthew Thomas Stell, 25, Gainesville and Stacy Renee Youngblood, 22, Gainesville. Sentences Issued for Felony Indictments COOKE COUNTY – The following sentences were issued for felony indictments and filed in the 235th District Court. Jeremiah Raye Woolard, 42, pleaded guilty to the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram July 18, 2013 and was sentenced to 11 months in a state jail facility, a $750 fine and court costs. Kevin Jay Scott, 44, pleaded guilty to the state jail felony offense of theft of property equal to or less than $20,000 Aug. 18, 2014 and was sentenced Calla Lily Garden Center 1207 S. Grand • Gainesville, TX Now thru Saturday, June 11 www.butterfieldstage.org Box Office Opens May 26, 2016 940-665-1284 minutes of the meetings on April 5 and April 18, with one correction. The Auditor’s Letter of Engagement with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn & Seay and the 2016-2017 ESEA Agreement with Becky Decker, LLC were approved as presented. Board Policies DNA (Local) and DNB (Local) were approved. With no further action, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. A Special Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 31. The board conducted the Superintendent’s Formative Evaluation in executive session from 6:06 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. No action was taken. Director of Finance Diane Zimmerer and Superintendent Nora Curry presented the budget workshop information. Board President Cory Maydew presented the 2016-2017 Board Planning Calendar. Board members retreated into Executive Session at 9:53 p.m. to discuss high school transfer students. The board returned to open session at 11:11 p.m. and unanimously approved the recommendation of transfer students as presented by Principal Cope. The meeting was adjourned at 11:14 p.m. Plants ~ Trees~ Shrubs ~ Flowers Open Mon-Sat 9:30am – 5:30pm See Ya Next Season! to 2 years probation, court costs and restitution. Jonathan Bell Kitto, 57, pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of theft by check equal to or less than $100,000 Feb. 28, 2015 and was sentenced to 2 years probation, court costs and restitution. Sarah Jeneane Mitchusson, 46, pleaded guilty to the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Dec. 16, 2015 and was sentenced to 6 months in a state jail facility and court costs. Joshua Mackenson St. Helene, 27, pleaded guilty to the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 200 grams Aug. 12, 2015 and was sentenced to 2 years in a state jail facility, a $250 fine and court costs. Meaghan Kristine Fraser, 27, pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Feb. 10, 2016 and was sentenced to 6 months in a state jail facility and court costs. Bezner Insurance Kenny Bezner Germania Insurance Serving Cooke County Since 1927 Auto • Home • Life “Friendly, Courteous Service” 123 E. Main Street • Lindsay, TX 76250 940-665-0333 phone • 940-665-2502 fax [email protected] • www.beznerinsurance.com Like Us On Facebook 8 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 8, 2016 Gainesville Receives Permit Requests GAINESVILLE – The following permit requests were received by the City of Gainesville for the month of May. An accessory building permit was requested at 1812 College Avenue. An accessory building permit was requested at 508 Walter Road. An accessory building permit was requested at 1507 Lynwood Street. An accessory building permit was requested at 2012 Stanford Drive. An accessory building permit was requested at 2655 Harris Street. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 320 E. California Street. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 1500 Blackhill Road. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 320 E. California Street. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 735 N. Grand Avenue. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 109 N. Dixon Street. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 1820 E. Highway 82. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 316 W. Broadway Street. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 2217 N. Interstate 35. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 411 W. California Street. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 3333 N. Interstate 35. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 410 Yates Street. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 2626 E. Highway 82. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 3331 N. Interstate 35. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 322 N. Grand Avenue. A Certificate of Occupancy was requested at 1031 N. Grand Avenue. A construction permit was requested at 400 S. Culberson Street. A construction permit was requested at 1341 Greenfield Drive. A construction remodel permit was requested at 810 E. Highway 82. A construction remodel permit was requested at 2118 E. Highway 82. A construction remodel permit was requested at 1525 W. California Street. A construction remodel permit was requested at 825 S. Denton Street. A construction remodel permit was requested at 717 N. Howeth Street. A construction remodel permit was requested at 335 Ritchey Street. A construction remodel permit was requested at 704 Harvey Street. A demolition permit was requested at 1201 Old Sivells Bend Road. A demolition permit was requested at 1436 E. Broadway Street. A demolition permit was requested at 317 S. Lindsay Street. An electrical permit was requested at 1125 E. JM Lindsay Boulevard. An electrical permit was requested at 809 S. Denton Street. An electrical permit was requested at 915 Ritchey Street. An electrical permit was requested at 912 Fay Street. A fence permit was requested at 743 Cunningham Street. A fence permit was requested at 1812 College Avenue. A fence permit was requested at 1604 Old Denton Road. A fence permit was requested at 222 Lanius Street. A fence permit was requested at 1107 Lindsay Street. A fire alarm system permit was requested at 818 W. Highway 82. A flatwork permit was requested at 1203 Fair Avenue. A flatwork permit was requested at 825 S. Denton Street. A flatwork permit was requested at 818 W. Highway 82. A flatwork permit was requested at 2106 N. Clements Street. A flatwork permit was requested at 1812 College Avenue. A flatwork permit was requested at 1401 N. Hancock Street. A flatwork permit was requested at 1305 Hillcrest Boulevard. A mechanical permit was requested at 203 E. Broadway Street. A mechanical permit was requested at 111 W. California Street. A mechanical permit was requested at 915 Ritchey Street. A mechanical permit was requested at 717 N. Howeth Street. A mechanical permit was requested at 1005 Wheeler Creek Drive. A mechanical permit was requested at 1007 Oneal Street. A mechanical permit was requested at 1236 Lindsay Street. A mobile unit permit was requested at 400 S. Culberson Street. A Moss Lake dock permit was requested at 113 Hilltop Drive. A Moss Lake dock permit was requested at Blackhawk Drive. A plumbing permit was requested at 734 Cole Street. A plumbing permit was requested at 800 S. Morris Street. A plumbing permit was requested at 1108 Hancock Street. A plumbing permit was requested at 522 S. Morris Street. A plumbing permit was requested at 1027 Moss Street. A plumbing permit was requested at 222 Gordon Street. A roofing permit was requested at 1005 Dodson Street. A roofing permit was requested at 408 CR 2114. A roofing permit was requested at 403 S. Morris Street. A roofing permit was requested at 706 and 708 E. California Street. A roofing permit was requested at 1423 S. Clements Street. A siding permit was requested at 804 Gladney Street. A siding permit was requested at 1015 Ritchey Street. A sign permit was requested at 1520 N. Culberson Street. A sign permit was requested at 1000 E. California Street. A sign permit was requested at 1910 E. Highway 82. A validate electric permit was requested at 1430 Bluebonnet Boulevard. A validate electric permit was requested at 1434 Bluebonnet Boulevard. A validate electric permit was requested at 1345 Greenfield Drive. A validate electric permit was requested at 1341 Greenfield Drive. A validate electric permit was requested at 1337 Greenfield Drive. A validate electric permit was requested at 321 Cunningham Street. A validate electric permit was requested at 810 E. Highway 82. A validate mechanical permit was requested at 1124 N. Weaver Street. A validate mechanical permit was requested at 1504 Cedar Street. A validate plumbing permit was requested at 1434 Bluebonnet Boulevard. A validate plumbing permit was requested at 1430 Bluebonnet Boulevard. A validate plumbing permit was requested at 2217 N. Interstate 35. Thursday Night - Open Mic Friday - DJ Rick • Saturday - Ken Karaoke 20% Off All Meals for First Responders June 1-15 Call for daily lunch specials dine in or take out 940-220-7390 • 402 JM Lindsay Blvd, Lindsay NEVER a Cover Charge!!! 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Wednesday’s luncheon is being sponsored by the law firm of Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant and will be catered by Dieter Bros. Restaurant. Tickets are $8.00 and can be purchased online at www. gainesvillecofc.com or by contacting the Chamber at 940-665-2831. Wednesday’s Quarterly Luncheon program will feature the 2016 graduating class of Leadership Gainesville. This year’s class will be the 27th graduating class since the program’s inception in 1988. The Chamber began this program in order to provide an educational opportunity to future leaders of the community. The Program curriculum consists of eight sessions with each session covering a different topic of the community such as Municipal Government, County Govern- ment, Business & Industry, Arts & Culture, Health Care Industry, State Government, Education and Agriculture. The Chamber would like to encourage any and all alumni of past classes to contact them and attend the luncheon. Any interested parties of the program can also apply on July 1 for the upcoming class. The next sessions begin in October of 2016 and run through May of 2017. For more information visit the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.gainesvillecofc.com or contact them at 940665-2831. June Events Planned for Ray Roberts State Park VALLEY VIEW - June Events have been scheduled for Ray Roberts Lake SP, Johnson Branch located at 100 PW 4153, Valley View, TX 76272. All events are free, with a $7 entrance fee required for anyone age 13 and up. Friday, June 10 is The Fast & The Furriest at 7:00 p.m. in Picnic Pavilion One. Have you ever seen a fox fur? What about a deer pelt or a raccoon skull? The Fast and the Furriest is a fun family event. Participants will learn how to identify different mammals found in the park based on skins, skulls and tracks. There will be an optional track-hunting hike after the program. Please meet at Picnic Pavilion One. Saturday June 11 is Can I eat this?? Starting at 6:00 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Have you ever come across a plant while hiking, and wondered: Can I eat this?? This easy 0.5 mile hike will cover a large majority of edible plants, and their historical uses. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended. Meet at the amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. Saturday June 11 is Dutch Oven Dessert from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. in Pavilion One. Come learn the basics of cooking in a Dutch Oven, as well as a little history of the oven itself! A Dutch Oven is a cast iron pot with a lid that can be used for cooking while camping. Make sure to bring a spoon and a plate to sample some dessert! There will also be some take-home recipes for you. Meet at Picnic Pavilion One. Friday June 17 is Full Moon Night Hike from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. starting at the Pavilion in Dogwood parking lot. Enjoy a hike at the end of the day. We’ll search for signs of insect activity, as well as signs of nocturnal animals, and enjoy some fun nighttime activities. This will be an easy 2 mile hike on a cement trail starting at the pavilion in the Dogwood parking lot. Sturdy shoes, water, and a flashlight are recommended. Saturday June 18 is Flying Feathered Friends from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. in Pavilion 1. Flying feathered friends is a fun hike in which we will look as well as listen for birds in the area. All levels of bird watchers are welcome. This will be a short hike on both cement and unpaved trails covering just over a mile. Please meet at Picnic Pavilion 1. Binoculars, sturdy shoes and water are recommended (a limited number of binoculars and pocket 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR SUNDAY JULY 3rd GHS LEOPARD STADIUM GATES OPEN 6PM LIVE MUSIC with “CLASSIC RECALL” FREE PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY ! FIREWORKS AT DARK GAINESVILLE ISD field guides are available for use). Saturday June 18 is Vanishing Prairie Guided Hike from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Pavilion 1. Enjoy a guided bird and tree hike on the Vanishing Prairies trail. This will be an easy 0.5 mile loop starting at Picnic Pavilion 1. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended. Saturday June 18 is Father’s Day Fishing with a Ranger from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Kid Fish Pond. Come learn the basics of fishing with a ranger. Bring your own pole, or you can borrow one of ours, and of course bring your dad! We have loaner poles and tackle available for free. Bring your own bait (night crawlers, corn, and cooked hot dogs are recommended). Meet at the Kid Fish Pond Friday June 24 is Friday Night Frog Talk from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Amphitheater near Kid Fish Pond. Find out who’s croaking at your pond! We’ll learn the names of some of the local frogs and toads, as well as what they look and sound like. A short frog-spotting hike will follow the discussion. Sturdy shoes, water and a flashlight are recommended. Meet at the amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. Saturday June 25 is Quit Bugging out! From 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Amphitheater near Kid Fish Pond. Quit bugging out! is a fun talk that teaches both children and adults about insects and spiders, including what makes an insect, how they communicate, an art project and a scavenger hunt hike at the end of the talk. Sturdy shoes and water are recommended. Meet at the amphitheater near the Kid Fish pond. Saturday, June 25 is Oh, for goodness SNAKES! From 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Amphitheater near Kid Fish Pond. Love snakes? Not so fond of them? Join a park ranger for a fun (and educational!) talk all about these scaly reptiles. After our talk, those who want to will get the opportunity to meet one of our live and friendly snakes! Please meet at the amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. Saturday, June 25 is The Good, the Bat, and the Ugly from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Amphitheater. Texas is home to a recorded 32 species of bats. Let’s spend some time learning about these amazing flying mammals, and go on a short night hike afterwards. Meet at the amphitheater near the Kid Fish Pond. Wear sturdy shoes, and bring water. For more information, please contact Danielle Bradley, Interpreter, at the park office at 940-6372636. 9 Classifieds Classified deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Payment is required at the time the order is placed. Cash, check or MasterCard/Visa/Discover is accepted. Call 940.665.2320 or e-mail [email protected]. Animal Adoption Autos For Sale 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, 1 Owner, 145k Miles, Non Smoking. $6,500 firm. 940-727-2133. 06/08 Add some sweetness to the dog days of Summer! Meet Mocha; a Shepherd mix who is almost 2 years old and heart worm negative. She is 38 pounds and current on all her vaccinations! She is go home ready being spayed, micro chipped, on parasite preventatives in our care, and with the age appropriate vaccinations also. She is fun and full of energy, come on over to adopt this loving girl; she has plenty of love to go around! Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter; 2501 N. Weaver Street, Gainesville, TX 76240. Animals Found Remember: The Weekly News of Cooke County runs all found animal classified word ads for FREE in an attempt to help the owner in locating their lost family pet. Just give us a call to find out more, 940-665-2320. For Sale Samsung Blu-Ray Home Theater System Model HT-C5500 1000 Watts and Rocket Fish Wireless HD Audio Kit Model RFRBKIT. All Wiring/Manuals Included $200/Kohler Cast Iron White Porcelain Kitchen Sink $85. 940736-1355. 06/08 Hay for Sale – Large round bales, Fertilized wheat & oats. $65.00 a Bale – Call 940-665-4411. 06/08 For Sale Antique French Single Bed, Armoire, Coat rack, Wicker Day Bed, Chandeliers, Display Cabinets, Vintage Linens, Silver, Copper, Lamps, China, Crystal, Buffet, Credenza, Chest, Collectibles, Frames, Girls Clothes & Much More! 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Just outside Front Gate of Lake Kiowa on FM902. Storage units of full of quality furniture, tools, antiques, household décor, toys, sporting equipment, patio furniture and linens. EVERYTHING MUST GO! Proceeds benefit ICVFD. 06/08 Barn Sale- Too Much to list, Must See! 8am-2pm Sat June 11th 1102 CR 223 Collinsville off of FM 902, Follow Signs. 903818-2917. 06/08 Garage Sale – Dishes, Vintage toys and Much More! Fri & Sat only 9am -2pm. 5437 S. I-35, take Spring Creek Exit. 06/08 Don’t just hang signs for your Garage, Moving or Estate Sale, show it to the entire county! Advertise them in The Weekly News of Cooke County for as little as $7.50 per week. Just give us a call at 940.665.2320 or visit our website at www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com. Crossword Puzzle Answers 10 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 8, 2016 Classifieds Classified deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Payment is required at the time the order is placed. Cash, check or MasterCard/Visa/Discover is accepted. Call 940.665.2320 or e-mail [email protected]. Help Wanted Pecan Tree is now accepting candidates to interview for the following positions: MDS Coordinator, Admissions Coordinator, and Certified Nurse’s Aides. Please apply online @ www.seniorcarecentersltc.com, if you need assistance applying come into the facility at 1900 E. California MondayFriday 8:30am -4:30 p.m. Looking for Class EOE employer. 06/08 A CDL Drivers with Minimum 2 yrs Experience, K-9 Klips and Kennel is Frac Sand ExperiHiring for Receptionist/ ence Preferred, Kennel Tech. Must be But Not Required, Flexible to Work WeekWill Train the ends. Call 940-665-9466 Right Candidates. or Apply Within 7450 E Contact Justin @ HWY 82, Gainesville, TX 405-584-9409. (Oakridge). 06/08 Drivers: HIRING EVENT: Saturday June 11th 9a-1p. Local Grand Prairie & Regional Touch Freight Openings! 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Send resumes to bryan.brown @lkpoa.org. 06/08 The Weekly News offers classified ads for as low as $7.50/week. Just give us a call to find out more! 940.665.2320. TNT Electric, Inc. Gainesville, TX Accepting applications for full time lead man positions. Top hourly pay and benefits. Must be able to work out of town Mon. through Fri. when required. Applicant must hold a current Texas journeyman electrician license and a valid driver license (CDL a plus). Commercial/ industrial electrical experience preferred (lineman experience a plus). A pre-employment drug screen will be required. Applications are available and must be filled out at 5240 E Hwy 82, Gainesville, TX Accepting applications for full time apprentice positions. Top hourly pay and benefits. Must be willing to work out of town Mon. through Fri. when required. Electrical experience helpful. Applicant must hold a valid driver license (CDL a plus). A pre-employment drug screen will be required. Applications are available and must be filled out at 5240 E Hwy 82, Gainesville, TX Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of LINDA L. PIRTLE, Deceased, were issued on May 19, 2016, in Cause No. PR17330, pending in the County Court at Law of COOKE County, Texas, to: David L. Parlier. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: Larry B. Sullivant Attorney at Law P.O. Box 1517 Gainesville, Texas 76241 DATED the 19th day of May, 2016. Larry B. Sullivant Attorney for David L. Parlier State Bar No.: 19500000 P.O. Box 1517 Gainesville, Texas 76241 Telephone: (940) 665-5481 Facsimile: (940) 668-6147 Email: [email protected] Back of House Staff - Hourly pay is $10.50 - $12.00 per hour depending on exp. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Apply in person. We are located in the Northwest corner of the WinStar World Casino & Resort 06/08 Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of RAYMOND JOSEPH HELLINGER, Deceased, were issued on May 24, 2016, in Cause No. PR17325, pending in the County Court at Law of Cooke County, Texas, to: Roy Hellinger. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. c/o: ROBERTSON & MOSS ATTORNEYS, LLP Jim A. Robertson Attorney at Law 104 West Main Street Gainesville, Texas 76240 NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR - WELDING DATED the 26th day of May, 2016. Gainesville campus; part time: Individual must have 3 years’ experience in the welding industry including oxy-fuel welding and cutting, plasma cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal DUF ZHOGLQJ ÁX[ FRUH DUF ZHOGLQJ DQG JDV WXQJVWHQ DUF ZHOGLQJ Candidate must work well in a team environment and communicate effectively in an instructional setting, be a self-starter, and be willing WRZRUNZLWKDÁH[LEOHVFKHGXOH&RPSHQVDWLRQLVSHUVHPHVWHU hour. Travel may be required to various locations. May be subject to criminal background check. Resume required in addition to application.Required: Associate Degree; 3 years welding experience. James L. Moss State Bar No.: 24049592 104 West Main Street Gainesville, Texas 76240 Telephone: (940) 665-5697 Email: [email protected] APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE ON-LINE AT THE NCTC WEBSITE 06/08 Use The Weekly News for all of your legal notice needs. We service the largest number of clients of ANY paper in the Cooke County Area. Our legal notices are a low, flat rate price to help you fulfil your legal obligations. Give us a call to find out more, 940-665-2320 or visit us online day or night at www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com. http://www.nctc.edu All applications and inquiries should refer to position title and code. Additional information is also available by calling the Dept. of Human Resources at 940/668-4245. — NCTC offers Veterans’ Preference — NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Housing Authority of the City of Gainesville is accepting applications for the position of a part time seasonal maintenance worker until the position is filled. Applicants must be qualified to perform maintenance duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance and be able to regularly lift and or move up to 80 pounds. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check, have a valid Class C driver’s license and pass a drug test. Interested persons should submit an application to the Housing Authority office located at 715 E. California St., Gainesville, Texas. Equal Opportunity Employer. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill is now interviewing for the following positions!! Servers - Talented full time servers make $35,000 to $50,000 per year. Gainesville, TX 06/08 NO. PR 17325 IN THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND JOSEPH HELLINGER, DECEASED IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW OF COOKE COUNTY, TEXAS Bus Boys - Hourly pay is $10.50 - $12.00 per hour TNT Electric, Inc. The Consumer Confidence Report is available for public viewing at 17 CR 209 or online at http:// woodbinewater.com/ccreport/. If you have any questions, contact our office at 940.668.8337 or visit our website at woodbinewater.com. NOW HIRING OFFERING FINANCING FOR EVERYONE Cars, Trucks & SUV’s )ඝඔඔ7එඕඍ6ඐ+ඍඔ $ඝග'ඍගඉඑඔ0ඉඓඍ5ඍඉඌඡ Must have organization skills. Must want to work & have good attitude. Apply in person at ,QGHSHQGHQFH$YH*DLQHVYLOOH7; Texas Parks & Wildlife Fishing report Lewisville Water stained; 76–80 degrees; 1.98’ high. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits, bladed jigs and flipping jigs around flooded cover. White bass are good on slabs and minnows. Crappie are good on minnows and white jigs. Catfish are fair on trotlines. 06/15 King INSURANCE GROUP Ray Roberts Is Now Hiring an Insurance Customer Service Rep Certification a plus but not required. Experience necessary. Very competitive pay scale. Vacation. Please apply in person at 216 W. Pecan St., Gainesville, TX 76240. Water stained; 75–79 degrees; 1.77’ high. Black bass are slow on hollow body frogs, deep diving crankbaits and football jigs. White bass are good on minnows. Crappie are fair on minnows and jigs. Catfish are good on trotlines and cut shad. Texoma Water stained; 74–79 degrees; 4.24’ high. Black bass are good on topwater walking baits, shakyhead worms and Texas rigged craws. Crappie are fair on minnows. Striped bass are good on slabs and shad. Catfish are good on trotlines and prepared bait. www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com Fax: 940.665.2162 The Weekly News June 8, 2016 Classified deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Payment is required at the time the order is placed. Cash, check or MasterCard/Visa/Discover is accepted. Call 940.665.2320 or e-mail [email protected]. 11 Classifieds Services Fireworks Are Scary! Microchip Special $15 June Only! More dogs are lost during holidays and July 5th is the busiest day of the year for animal shelters. Be prepared for this holiday! For the month of June, microchips will be discounted to $15. Please call Refinery Road Veterinary Clinic at 940-665-4478 or Cactus Clinic in Saint Jo at 940-995-2156 to set up an appointment. Come in and Check out our New Above Ground Pool Display Pearson Pools 1928 N. 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Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 8, 2016 Meals on Wheels Receives Grant for ‘Furry Friends’ DENISON – Knowing that seniors with pets are 36% less likely to report loneliness and have 21% fewer doctor visits*, Meals on Wheels Texoma is proud to announce that it has received a $2,500 grant from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet assistance program. Funding will be used to provide food, supplies and veterinary care for Meals on Wheels Texoma’s clients with pets. “It has been said that pets are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole,” said Greg Pittman, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Texoma. “I believe this is especially true for our senior citizens who live alone. A pet is a constant companion, providing a source of affection and attention, asking for nothing in return. A couple of years ago, one of our volunteers told me about one of our clients who couldn’t afford to buy pet food, so she was sharing the meal we delivered to her with her dog. We decided then that we were going to find a way to keep our clients from having to choose whether to feed themselves or their pet. That was the beginning of our Pet Assistance Program. Since then we have helped dozens of clients with pet food, pet medications and vaccinations, flea and tick medicine, heartworm preventive, and even temporary boarding assistance.” In total, Meals on Wheels America has granted $300,000 to 162 local Meals on Wheels programs through the Meals on Wheels Loves Pets initiative this year. Funding is made possible in part through a donation from Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT), who in October of 2015, handed over all funding and grants administration responsibilities for their popular Pet Assistance Grant Program to Meals on Wheels America. To date, the grant program has distributed more than $2.1 million in funding and pet food donations to over 300 local Meals on Wheels programs across the nation. “The Meals on Wheels Loves Pets initiative is just another way that Meals on Wheels can deliver so much more than just a meal,” said Meals on Wheels America President and CEO Ellie Hollander. “Through grant funding, educational opportunities and in-kind donations for our member programs, we hope to grow current pet programs and help those looking to start new ones.” Meals on Wheels of Texoma promotes and supports the health and quality of life of senior citizens and disabled persons by preparing, serving, and delivering nutritionally balanced meals. Founded in 1980, the organization has grown to serve a total of 385,000 meals to 3,000 senior citizens every year. More than 600 volunteers help in delivering meals for the organization, saving an estimated $750,000 each year in associated delivery costs. The Meals on Wheels Texoma Furry Friends program provides assistance for companion animals that belong to our elderly and disabled neighbors in need. We believe that the unconditional love of a pet improves the lives of anyone lucky enough to have one. Pets reduce stress, lower blood pressure, alleviate GAVA Awards Scholarships For Local Art Students (Continued from Page 1) big checks as their school year wrapped up. “As I was signing the big ceremonial checks, I was thinking how it really is a blessing to be able to support these incredibly talented young people. Art is all but gone from school curriculum, so it is great to see students excel at their passion,” said Avila. GAVA has the most successful art show in North Texas and the kids benefit from that. What was once a single $500 scholarship has now grown into ten times that amount. Avila said, “We couldn’t do it without the GAVA members and our wonderfully supportive community.” GAVA currently has artwork on display at local businesses and at the Morton Museum. Ingham and Conner are coordinating the next big GAVA art show at the Santa Fe Depot in September. It is sure to be a hit. Stay tuned. Rednecks with Paychecks Awards Scholarships SAINT JO – Rednecks with Paychecks is proud to announce their small part with assistance in furthering the education for several Montague & Cooke County graduates. ‘Rednecks with Paychecks Scholarship Fund, in memory of Stanley Summers’ awarded scholarships to nine recipients this year. For the fourth consecutive year, the Leadership Montague County organization board of directors served as the scholarship selection committee and is proud of each recipient, congratulating their accomplishments and wishing them future successes. Derrick Morse, the coordinator for the Saint Jo based ‘Rednecks With Paychecks’ organization proudly offers the scholarship funds to assist with defraying a portion of the cost of a higher education to area students and to market the importance for students to return to their home base as leaders in their chosen field of education. This years’ recipients are: Carli Jade Sappington, a graduate of Nocona, Carli will be attending North Central Texas College while majoring in Occupational Therapy; Kason Reeves, a graduate of Sacred Heart, Kason will be attending Tarleton State University while majoring in Kinesiology; Brandon Dunn, a graduate of Prairie Valley, Brandon will be attending North Central Texas College while majoring in Welding/ HVAC; Cheyenne Banks, a graduate of Forestburg, Cheyenne will be attending North Central Texas College while majoring in English; Juan Sanchez, a graduate of Saint Jo, Juan will be attending Texas A&M UniversityCommerce while majoring in Biology; Triston Moore, a graduate of Bowie, Triston will be attending North Central Texas College while majoring in Business; Brett Reynolds, a graduate of Gold-burg, Brett will be at- tending North Central Texas College while majoring in Law Enforcement; Sydney McCage, a graduate of Lindsay, Sydney will be attending North Central Texas College while majoring in Pre-Med; Jordan Buddy, a graduate of Muenster, Jordan will be at- feelings of isolation and loneliness, and most importantly, they make us smile. 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