Apr. 13, 2016 - The Weekly News of Cooke County

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Volume 12, Number 46
Cooke County, Texas
April 13, 2016
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by Grice King
2016 Medal of Honor Parade – The 2016 Medal of Honor Parade in Gainesville, Texas was a sight to see this weekend, as always. 19 Medal of Honor recipients graced the streets of Gainesville for the event. The parade took place on Saturday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. on California
Street. There was an amazing turnout for the event and it most definitely did not disappoint with sights such as the Medal of Honor recipients, law enforcement and military vehicles, as well as military planes and helicopters flying overhead.
(The Weekly News Photos)
Commissioners Make April 2016
Child Abuse Awareness Month
By Nikki King
The Weekly News
COOKE COUNTY – A regular
Commissioners’ Court Meeting
was called to order at 10:00 a.m.
on Monday, April 11, 2016,
where County Judge Jason
Brinkley and the Cooke Coun-
ty Commissioners approved a
Proclamation declaring April
2016 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. The
Proclamation reads “Whereas
every child deserves to grow
up in a safe, loving permanent
home where his or her physical, emotional and educational
needs are fully met thereby giving the child an opportunity to
realize his or her full potential;
and Whereas in 2015, 66,721
children in Texas, including
225 in Cooke County were confirmed as victims of abuse and
neglect; and Whereas in 2015,
47,348 children in Texas, in-
VISTO Murder Days
Set for this Weekend
GAINESVILLE – The fun will
begin on Thursday, April 14, 2016
for VISTO’s annual Murder 76240
and leading up to Sautrday, April
16 with Taste of Cooke County
festivities. Murder 76240 is set
for pre-registered teams where
the concerts and other events of
Friday and Saturday are open to
anyone who wants to attend. Taste
of Cooke County on Saturday will
host everything from Pie Eating,
to bands, to other local food treats
from around the county.
On Thursday, April 14 will be
the Murder 76240 show. There is
a 5:00 p.m. check-in time at the
State Theater in Gainesville for
the suspects, victim, volunteers
and teams. Detective School will
begin at 5:40 p.m., with the show
beginning at 6:00 p.m. Suspect
interviews will take place at 7:00
p.m. with a box dinner deliberation at 7:30 p.m. All answers are
due at 8:15 p.m.in hopes of having
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cluding 152 in Cooke County,
were in the care and custody of
the Texas Department of Family
and Protective Services because
of evidence of abuse and neglect;
and Whereas CASA of North
Texas, Child Protective Services,
Child Advocacy Centers, Foster Parents, Teachers, Abigail’s
Arms, Law Enforcement, and
others work to ensure that children in our community have the
opportunity to grow up in safe,
loving permanent homes.” Vicki
Robertson as well as many other
CASA of North Texas employees
and volunteers were present to
accept the proclamation.
A Proclamation was also approved declaring April 10-16,
2016 as National Library Week.
This Proclamation reads, “Whereas libraries have long served as
trusted and treasured institutions,
and library workers and librarians
fuel efforts to better than communities, campuses and schools; and
Whereas libraries and librarians are
City Council Hears Texoma
Community Center Update
By Nikki King
The Weekly News
GAINESVILLE – A regular City
Council meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. on Tuesday, April
5 at Gainesville City Hall. Daniel
Thompson, CEO of the Texoma
Community Center, presented
members of City Council with
an update on the services offered
to veterans, victims of substance
abuse, and youth at risk within
Cooke County. Thompson noted
that in the past year, he has attempted to repair the relationship
between the Texoma Community
Center and the City of Gainesville
and that the center has treated
90 more patients in the past year
than the previous year. The original center is still open on Dixon
Street in Gainesville and now a
second location is open at the corner of Broadway Street and Grand
Avenue. Also, in previous years,
veteran services were provided in
Wichita Falls. Those patients can
now be treated in Gainesville.
Thompson stated that transportation, crisis services and services for
children can still be improved on
and he encouraged councilmembers to reach out to lawmakers in
Austin, Texas to request increased
funding for the Center. Mayor Jim
Wow what a spectacular event
last week! For those of you who
didn’t catch any of the Medal of
Honor events this year you certainly should do so next year.
The Medal of Honor Parade with
military flyovers, the 8-mile-long
motorcade on I-35, tree dedication, dinners and multiple individual Medal of Honor Recipient siting throughout the city all
built to honor those who have
served our country. It was beautiful event that seems to grow with
popularity each year. Great job
to all those who helped with this
year’s event.
April is very busy month with
last week being the Medal of
Honor week and this week from
April 14-16 will be VISTO Murder Days and Taste of Cooke
County. It is a great community
event with concerts and food on
Saturday with proceeds going to
VISTO to help them help members of the community in need.
It’s a great cause and fun event!
Come see it!
Here is some more of what’s
happening around town this
week:
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Cooke County Retired School
Personnel will meet on April 26 at
10:15 am, at the Stanford House.
Guest speaker will be Cooke
County Judge Jason Brinkley.
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The Sivells Bend United Methodist Church will host its annual
old fashioned Gospel Sing on
Sunday, April 17 at 5:30 pm. The
Kevin Beall Men’s Quartet will
lead the service with special choral selections and lively congregational singing. In past years this
little church, nestled in the beautiful Cooke County countryside,
has been filled with young and
old alike who love Gospel music
and once again all are welcome
to join them for another evening
of song, fellowship and refreshments. The church is located approximately 15 miles north from
Hwy. 82, on FM 1201 at County
Road 437. For more information, call 214-801-5951.
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The Gainesville Masonic Lodge
#210 AF&AM will host its regular stated meeting on Monday,
April 18 at 7:30 pm. Program
and fellowship. Meal starts at
6:30 pm.
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Thompson Speaks TCC at City Council – Executive Director and CEO of the Texoma Community Center, Daniel Thompson, addressed members of City Council during a regular meeting on Tuesday, April
5 to give an update on the Center and the changes made over the past year. (The Weekly News Photo)
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April 13, 2016
FSB Elects New CEO
to Continue Legacy
GAINESVILLE - To build
upon on its 110-year-old
legacy of excellence, the
Board of Directors at First
State Bank elected Ryan
Morris as its new CEO to
pick up where his esteemed
father, Frank Morris, left off
upon retirement earlier this
year in January. This natural transition toward the
future has been consciously
planned for quite some time
and is set to usher in a whole
new era of community
banking that continues to
place neighborly service at
the forefront of business.
After a 41-year career with
First State Bank and a 25year tenure as CEO, Frank
Morris retired as Chief Executive Officer in January
2016; he will continue to
serve on the bank’s Board
of Directors as Chairman,
however. Ryan Morris’ appointment as CEO is the
first change of this kind
since the Board of Directors
elected the elder Morris as
CEO in 1990. “I am more
than happy to hand the
reins over to Ryan,” (Frank)
Morris said about the upper-management transition.
“The fact that he’s been in
the industry for twentyplus years coupled with his
education and qualifications
just goes to show he’s been
primed for this position.”
First State Bank is proud to
appoint Mr. Ryan Morris, a
Cooke County native and
resident, to its top position.
His qualifications include
more than two decades of
experience in the banking
industry, a stellar academic
record and a long list of local
and industry involvement.
After graduating as valedictorian from Gainesville
High School in 1994, Mr.
Morris went on to earn a
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from
Baylor University, with a
dual major in accounting
and finance. While attending Baylor, Mr. Morris
achieved many academic
honors and was a member
of honor societies for accounting, finance and economics. He also earned a
seat in Baylor’s Business
Excellence and Scholarship
Team, which admits only
50 top students from the
entire business school per
school year. Following his
time at Baylor, Mr. Morris received a Masters of
Business
Administration
degree from the University
of Pennsylvania’s Wharton
School of Business.
Aside from serving as
First State Bank’s CEO, Mr.
Morris currently serves the
banking industry with his
participation in the Texas
Tech Banking School Advisory Board as well as the
Independent Bankers Association of Texas’ Legislative Committee. Locally,
he serves on the Gainesville
Economic
Development
Corporation Board and is
President of the North Central Texas College Foundation Board. He is also
a fourth-generation Past
President of the Gainesville
Rotary Club and member
of First United Methodist
Church. Mr. Morris has
pledged to maintain First
State Bank’s community
bank approach to customer
service, which is evidenced
by his participation in local
volunteer positions.
With Mr. Morris’ appointment as CEO, North
Texas residents can still
expect to receive leadingedge personal and business
banking services with a
friendly smile from all 12
First State Bank branch locations. “Our management
team is comprised of professionals with decades of
experience from across the
industry who all have comprehensive insight into the
world of banking and customer satisfaction,” Morris
said. “Not only do I look
forward to leading First
State Bank and our community well into the future,
but I am also enthusiastic
about continuing our bank’s
homegrown legacy.”
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Area Obituaries
Marvin Howard
Hogan, Jr.
Services
Memorial service arrangements for Marvin Howard
Hogan, Jr., 67, are pending
with the Geo. J. Carroll &
Son Funeral Home.
History
Hogan passed away April
11, 2016 in Gainesville.
He was born November 3,
1948, in Shreveport, LA to
Marvin Howard, Sr. and
Maxine Grogan Hogan.
Hogan was a sports journalist for many years, serving many publications, including the Gainesville Daily
Register for a few years. He
and his wife, Dixalie, served
as foster parents to many
children, providing a loving
home to children in need.
Survivors
Hogan is survived by his
wife of 35 years, Dixalie
“Dixie” Hadaway Hogan of
Valley View; daughter and
son-in-law Veronica and
David Garza, Sr. of Denton;
grandchildren David Garza,
Jr. and Maria Garza of Denton; sister and brother-inlaw Susan and Al Kuyper
of Minnesota; father-inlaw Ray Hadaway of Valley
View.
Marvin was preceded in
death by his parents.
You may sign the online
registry at www.geojcarroll.
com.
Henry Eugene Guffee
Services
Funeral services for Henry
Eugene Guffee, 86, will be
held at 10:00 a.m., April
13, 2016 at Meador Funeral
Home Chapel of Whitesboro with Rev. Joe Patterson
officiating. Interment will
follow at Sadler Cemetery.
Family visitation will be
from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00
P.M. on Tuesday, April 12,
2016 at the funeral home.
Henry passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at TMC
in Denison, surrounded by
his family.
History
Henry was born on February 15, 1930 to George
M. and Lillian R. (Ellis)
Guffee. He married Myrtle
Lea Summar on November 10, 1951 in Oklahoma.
Henry served 21 years with
the United States Marine
Corps. After his retirement
he became a cabinet maker.
He was of the Church of
Christ faith. Henry enjoyed
his vegetable and flower gardens, and taking his dog,
Gunny for walks. He loved
his family.
Survivors
Survivors include; 3 sons,
Steve Fincher and wife,
Donna of Avery, George
M. Guffee and wife, Judy
of Sadler, Robert Guffee
and wife, Kay of Sadler; 2
daughters, Mary Guffee of
Sadler and Betty Brill and
husband, Bud of Whitesboro; 8 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews
and his dog, Gunny.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, George and Lillian Guffee; wife, Myrtle Lea
Guffee and 4 siblings.
The United States Marine
Corps will serve as pallbearers, with full military honors.
Honorary pallbearers will
be sons and grandsons.
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of Gainesville; son Richard
Nabors and wife Paula of
Amarillo; son Andy Crockett and wife Laura of Woodbine; 18 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren; and 1
great-great-grandchild; sister Merylene Arrington of
Thackerville; sister Carylene
Cartwright and husband
James of Thackerville; and
many nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends.
Mrs. Crockett was preceded in death by: husband
Ed C. Crockett; daughter
Jo Lynn Smith-Rogers; son
Gerry Keith Crockett; her
parents; and brother-in-law
Leon Arrington.
Mrs. Crockett’s grandsons
will be serving as pallbearers.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to Moss Lake VFD,
Home Hospice of Cooke
Co., or Renaissance Care
Center.
register at www.geojcarroll.
com.
Paula “Granny”
Crockett
Charles Price
Hudspeth
Services
Funeral services for Paula
L. Crockett, 73, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 11:00
a.m. on Monday, April 11,
2016 at Geo. J. Carroll &
Son Funeral Home with
Pastor Rick Isham and Dr.
Eddie Chennault officiating. Interment will follow
at Oakwood Cemetery in
Whitesboro. The family will
receive friends from 1:00 to
3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April
10 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son.
Mrs. Crockett passed
away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on
April 8, 2016 in Gainesville.
History
Paula was born April 19,
1942 in Spearman to Robert
Edward and Anise L. (Bacon) Smith. She married Ed
C. Crockett on October 20,
1962 in Gainesville. Paula
was a house painter for F.J.
Shwadlenak and was owner/
operator of the Moss Lake
Store. She will be remembered as a Cub Scout mother, a painter, her love of coffee and Dr. Pepper, and as a
mother to all.
Survivors
Survivors include: son
Aurelian Smith of Las Vegas,
NV; daughter Sherry Goldsmith and husband Teddy
Services
Funeral
services
for
Charles Price Hudspeth,
88, of Forestburg, are set
for 2:00 PM Monday, April
11, 2016 at the Forestburg
United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Chuck Jestis
officiating. Burial will follow
in the Perryman Cemetery
under the direction of Geo.
J. Carroll & Son Funeral
Home. A visitation will be
held at the Geo. J. Carroll
& Son Funeral Home from
6:00 - 8:00 PM on Sunday,
April 10, 2016.
History
Charles was born on January 11, 1928 in Forestburg
to John Price and Bessie
Lou (Freeman) Hudspeth.
He passed away on April 8,
2016 in Forestburg.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife
Helen Hudspeth of Forestburg; son John Brian Hudspeth and his wife Stacie of
Forestburg; son Michael David Hudspeth and his wife
Vickie of Forestburg; grandchildren Lourissa Wright
and her husband Danny,
Savanah Johnson and her
husband Garrett, John
Cody Hudspeth, and Naomi Hudspeth; great-grandchildren Houston Johnson,
Helen Kendall Wright, Carson Price Hudspeth, Noah
Alvarado, Harper Wright,
and Price Johnson. He is
also survived by numerous
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by
his parents; brother Clifford
Hudspeth; sister Barbara
Phillips; and sister Nonni
Ensey.
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Robert Baker
Services
Funeral services for Joseph Robert Baker, 89, of
Gainesville, are scheduled
for 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
April 11, 2016 at Whaley
with Rev. Jerry Jones and
Dr. Gerald E. Cornelius officiating. Interment with
military honors will follow
at Fairview Cemetery. The
family will receive friends
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on
Sunday, April 10 at Geo.
J. Carroll & Son Funeral
Home.
Mr. Baker passed away
April 7, 2016 in Gainesville.
History
Robert was born December 28, 1926 in Marysville
to Samuel Gregg and Lois
Pearl (Morris) Baker. He
was a World War II veteran, having served in the
U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan. Upon
returning from the service,
Robert married Lois Elizabeth Davis on July 2, 1948
in Gainesville. In 1986, Mr.
Baker retired from the U.S.
Postal Service after 41 years
of employment. He was a
lifelong member of Whaley
and was a founding member
of the Tag-A-Long Chapter
of Good Sam’s R.V. Club.
Survivors
Survivors include: son
Lanny Baker and wife Patricia of Houston; daughter Jana Hodge and husband Allen of Hobbs, NM;
daughter Shannon White
of Gainesville; brother Ray
Baker and wife Margaret
of Richardson; grandchildren: Chelsey Schindler and
husband Daniel of Hobbs,
NM and Zachary White
of Washington, PA; and
great-grandson
Brayden
Schindler.
Mr. Baker was preceded
in death by: wife Lois Davis
Baker; his parents; brother
Clarence Baker and his wife
Corrine; and sister Mary
Doyle and her husband Albert.
Serving as pallbearers are:
Sam Houston, Larry Brandon, Terry Hutchison, Lewis Cox, Claude Tamplin,
and Zachary White.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to Whaley United
Methodist Church Building
Fund.
register at www.geojcarroll.
com.
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Randy Allen Hayes
Services
A memorial service for
Randy Allen Hayes, 61,
will be held at 10:30 am
on April 16, 2016 at Dixie Baptist Church, 21696
Hwy 377, Whitesboro, TX
with a luncheon to follow.
Ashes will be spread after
the luncheon at a place yet
to be determined. Then all
are welcome to a celebration
of Randy’s life at the home
of his son, Wheeler, 2435
Dawkins Rd., Collinsville,
TX.
History
Randy was born to Peggy
Eastlick Hayes and Delbert
Hayes on March 12, 1955
in Arcata, CA and he left
this earth on April 5, 2016
at his home in the country
west of Gordonville, TX.
He had two lovely and gracious daughters with his first
wife – June Kadow Althusius and one talented and
energetic son with Sabrena
Vick Keathly, who both survived him.
He was a talented boat
and car mechanic and could
honestly fix almost anything
that was broken. He was always tinkering around with
his latest purchase in his
front yard. He was also a
great carpenter and his most
recent position was with Red
River Construction working
for his friend who was like
a brother, Gerald Lee. He
loved riding motorcycles,
visiting with friends, and
could always be expected to
engage in a lively discussion
on politics! He was great
with kids and the greatest
loves of his life were his 3
children.
Survivors
He is also survived by
his daughter, Rhiannon
Parks and husband Jason
of Battleground, WA, his
two grandchildren - Troy
and Hadley Parks (Hadley
shared a birthday with her
Grampa Randy), his son
Wheeler Hayes of Collinsville, TX, and his mother
Peggy of Clark Fork, ID.
Other survivors are 3 sisters,
5 brothers and a large number of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death
by all of his grandparents,
his father Delbert, and his
beloved daughter Jennah
who we are sure was the first
person he hugged when got
to Heaven. We can be assured that Randy is now in
Heaven with all his loved
ones who were also saved
because his boss Gerald attested to the fact that Randy
received Christ as his Savior on his knees in Gerald’s
shop in 2007.
Larry Gene Kosark
Services
Funeral services for Larry
Gene Kosark, 59, will be
held on Saturday, April 9,
2016 at 3:00 P.M. at Sadler
Baptist Church in Sadler,
with Rev. Jerry Henry officiating. Interment will
follow at Sadler Cemetery.
There will not be a family
visitation time at the funeral
home. Services are under the
direction of Meador Funeral
Home of Whitesboro.
Mr. Kosark passed away
on Wednesday, April 6,
2016 at Baylor Health Center in Dallas, with his family
by his side.
History
Larry was born on December 3, 1956 in Sherman,
to George Gene and Wretha
(Carney) Kosark. He married Jolene Pherigo on September 16, 1983 in Denison. Larry loved his family.
He enjoyed playing with his
grandchildren and dogs as
well as working and fishing.
Survivors
Survivors are his wife,
Jolene Kosark of Sadler;
3 sons, Chris Kosark and
wife, Jill of Denison, Cody
Kosark of Sadler and Joshua
Hardy and wife Jen of Sherman; 2 daughters, Crystal
McDonald and husband,
Billy of Sherman and Candice Stone and husband, Jeremiah of Sherman; grandchildren, Trey McDonald,
Chelsea McDonald, Hanna
Hardy, Hailey Hardy, Madison Hardy and Ryan Hysmith; a brother, Scottie
Kosark of Sherman and 3
sisters, Georgia Tyler, Judy
Kosark and Jeania Burris all
of Whitesboro and motherin-law Ruby Flowers of
Sherman.
Larry was preceeded in
death by his parents, George
and Wretha Kosark, 2
brothers, Gary and Timmy
Kosark and 2 sisters, Dottie
and Darla Kosark.
Pallbearers will be, Scottie
Kosark, Chuck Mills, Billy
Eggleston, Brian Pherigo,
Timothy Pherigo and Johnny Rutherford.
Theda Ophelia Kidwell
Services
Funeral services for Theda
Ophelia Kidwell, 93, will be
held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at First
Baptist Church of Gordonville, Texas, officiated by
Rev. Rick Carney assisted
by Keith Hough. Interment
will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Denison. There will
not be a scheduled visitation. Services are under the
Home of Whitesboro, Texas.
Mrs. Kidwell passed away
on Wednesday, April 6,
2016 at WNJ in Sherman,
with her family by her side.
History
Theda was born on October 1, 1922 in Mansfield,
Arkansas to Walter William
and Elsa Thelma (Clayborn)
Hall. She married Joseph
Earl Kidwell on April 25,
1943 in Poteau, Oklahoma.
She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Gordonville since 1989. Theda
started working for Texas
Instruments in 1959 and retired in 1971. She loved to
cook for her family, and was
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on the kitchen committee
and cooked for the church
and funerals. Theda enjoyed
working with the church
Bible study group.
Survivors
She is survived by a daughter, Betty Tidwell and husband, Bowden of Whitesboro; a sister, Lavada Hall of
Whitesboro; nephew, Keith
Hall of Whitesboro; granddaughter, Elizabeth Tidwell
of Whitesboro and greatgrandson, Nathan Whiting
of Whitesboro.
Theda was proceeded in
death by her parents, Walter and Elsa Hall; husband,
Joseph Kidwell and a sister,
Aleta Hall.
Pallbearers are; Keith
Hughes, Brandon Hughes,
Steve Ayers, Jim Wood,
Chuck Slaten and Chad
Rigsby.
Honorary pallbearers are;
Noble McElreath, Leroy
Morris, Jerald Lee and Ron
Blackwell.
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Velma (Bradford) Reed
Services
Funeral services for Velma
(Bradford) Reed, 92, will be
held at 2:00 P.M., Friday,
April 8, 2016 at Meador
Funeral Home Chapel in
Whitesboro with Rev. Joe
Patterson officiating. Interment will follow at Macomb
Cemetery. Family visitation
will be on Thursday from
6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at
the funeral home.
Mrs. Reed passed away on
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
in Sherman, Texas with her
family by her side.
History
Velma was born on July
12, 1923 to Doff F. and
Dovie (Whitworth) Bradford in Woodbine, Texas.
She married JT Reed in
1939 in Gordonville, Texas.
She was one of 23 children
in her family. Velma was a
member of Central Baptist Church of Whitesboro
and she retired from Texas
Instruments. She enjoyed
gardening, canning the produce from her garden and all
of her animals. Velma also
enjoyed fishing and crocheting. She most enjoyed her
family and loved her grandchildren greatly.
Velma
loved life and lived her life
to the fullest every day.
Survivors
She is survived by her
sons, Larry Reed of Watauga, Texas, Roy Reed and
wife, Pat of Calera, Oklahoma and Douglas Reed of
Euless; 2 brothers, Archie
Bradford and Eddie Bradford and wife Norma June;
3 sisters, Nadine Graves,
Joyce Kays and husband,
Fred and Lois Ann Osbrun;
15 grandchildren, 31 greatgrandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Velma was proceeded in
death by her parents, Doff
and Dovie Bradford; husband, JT Reed; a son, Harold Reed and 17 brothers
and sisters.
Pallbearers will be her
grandsons, Ricky Reed, Tye
Reed, Barry Reed, Ryan
Reed, Shanon Dommert
and Bryan Metcalf.
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Sandra “Sandy”
Alvarez
Services
A graveside service for
Sandra “Sandy” Lynn Alvarez, 51, of Gainesville will
be held at 2:00 PM Friday,
April 8, 2016, in Fairview
Cemetery, with Rev. Bill
Black officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00
to 8:00 PM Thursday, April
7, 2016 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.
History
Sandy was born in Landsthul Army Medical Center,
West Germany on March
20, 1965 to Fred L. and
Paula Lewis Rosenbaum.
She was an amazing cook
who deeply loved her children and her grandson.
Survivors
She is survived by her son
Gabriel Alvarez of Gainesville; daughter Laura Alvarez of Gainesville; grandson Bently Lee Ashlock of
Gainesville; her parents; uncle and aunt Jim and Sandra
Rosenbaum of Gainesville;
uncle and aunt Russell and
Kathy Lewis of Dallas; numerous cousins.
Sandy was preceded in
death by her grandparents.
com.
RosaLeigh Wood
History
On Saturday, April 2,
2016 RosaLeigh Wood, was
welcomed into Heaven after
a valiant battle against multiple myeloma and primary
amyloidosis. RosaLeigh, 74,
was born in Nampa, Idaho
on March 23, 1942 to Lois
and Harold Fobes. She has
two brothers – Hal and Rick
Fobes and one sister, Carol
(Fobes) Thompson. Rosie
and her High School sweetheart -- Jerry Wood graduated from Nampa High
School with the class of
1960. Their High School
class motto was “Look for
the Silver Lining” which
was exactly how Rosie lived
her life. Even during the
most trying times of her
illness she was able to find
something in her life to be
grateful for and continued
to light up every room she
entered with her contagious
smile. Jerry and Rosie were
married on March 3, 1962,
and he was by her side when
she passed. Together, they
raised two sons, (Lonnie
& Steve) and one daughter (Carrie). They have 5
grandchildren
(Meagan,
Brandon, Whitney, Mikyla,
& Heidi) 4 great grandchildren (Skyla, Aivan, Gemma,
Sierra) and a 5th(Quentin)
due in May. Rosie led many
volunteer efforts including
“Rally for the Cure” and was
extremely passionate about
finding a cure for this dreadful disease. Her greatest
passions were spending time
with her family and friends.
She was also an avid golfer
and had Aced two separate
par 3s at her home course at
Lake Kiowa, TX. She loved
to share her thoughts and
ideas around the parables
of life, the lessons learned
on the golf course and how
they apply to our everyday
lives. Her awareness of the
Continued
greatness in this world was
evident throughout her life.
She created a silvery path on
the roads she traveled and
found the silver lining in every one she met. She was
loved and cherished by all
who knew her.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations
to be made to either of the
following charities in RosaLeigh’s name: Amyloidosis Foundation or the Rally
for the Cure.
Kenneth Wayne
Scyrkels
Services
Whitesboro resident Kenneth Wayne Scyrkels passed
away Monday, April 4, 2016
at Texoma Medical Center
in Denison at the age of
fifty-three.
Cremation is under the
Home Gainesville. No services are scheduled at this
time.
History
He was born in Denton,
Texas December 7, 1962 to
Ronnie and Lydia Williams
Scyrkels. Ronnie served in
the US Navy and was a mechanic by trade.
Survivors
Survivors include his mother, Lydia Eustace of Whitesboro, step-father, Freddie
Eustace, step-sister, Debbie
Eustace of Melissa and stepbrother of Greg Eustace of
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During Citizen Comments, Marcus Ollie spoke
on behalf of his parents, Jack
and Lorrine Ollie, as the
owners of the property on
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard which housed the former Booker T. Washington
School. Ollie stated that the
property has been in different stages of demolition for
over 2 years now and he was
curious as to the estimated
completion date. Ollie said
that he supports the beautification of Gainesville and
also does not want to see
anyone hurt on the rubble
and discarded materials left
on the property as he has
recently seen small children
playing on the dilapidated
property. Mayor Goldsworthy thanked Mr. Ollie for
bringing this to Council’s attention.
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Development. At 7:10 p.m.
Council convened into regular session and approved the
Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with
Superior Energy Services,
Inc. This agreement is a tax
rebate of property not currently on the tax roll. The
rebate will only be on new
personal and business personal property, but not for
any property that was located at the site as of January 1, 2015. Superior Energy
Services agrees to maintain
a minimum assessed value
of $10 million during the
term of the agreement. City
Manager Barry Sullivan explained that this rebate will
help offset the current downfall of the oil economy.
A public hearing was held
regarding a proposed Ordinance amendment renewing
a Specific Use Permit as requested by Sprint Spectrum
LP for a communications
antenna system located at
501 E. California Street in
the central area. There were
no speakers during the public hearing and City Council
unanimously renewed the
Special Use Permit (SUP) to
Sprint Spectrum Communications (SSC) for a wireless
communications facility on
the roof of the Turner Apartments. SSC is not changing the current facility. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that
Council grant an additional
five-year SUP.
A resolution was approved
allowing the Gainesville
Main Street Program to sell
alcohol between 5:00 p.m.
and midnight in the 100
block of South Commerce
Street during the 2016 Summer Sounds Concert Series
on May 27, June 24 and
July 29. The annual Summer
Sounds Concerts include
live music, concession food,
and beer and wine sales for
the enjoyment of historic
downtown Gainesville.
Councilmembers unanimously approved authorization of the purchase of a
2017 International Prostar
Day Cab Tractor Truck for
the Solid Waste Division.
The truck was a budgeted
purchase.
Tommy Robinson, Jess
Cason and Buster Bezner (alternate) were reappointed to
the Building and Standards
Commission to two-year
terms expiring May 2018.
Cal Koontz, Phil Neelley
and Nathan Dempsey were
reappointed to the Planning
and Zoning Commission
to two-year terms expiring
April 2018.
Also approved were the
minutes of the March 15,
2016 Regular City Council
Meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Councilmember Mary Jo Dollar
and City Attorney Bill Harris were unable to attend the
meeting.
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235th District Court
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Yldefonso Ruiz vs. Nancy G. Ruiz – divorce.
Sundi Johnson vs. Kevin
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Ex Parte: Gary Wayne
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David Haverkamp and
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vs. Daniel Haverkamp –
contract.
Jose Luis Avila vs. Teresita de Jesus Rios – divorce.
LeeAnna Cason vs. William Earl Cason – divorce.
Cases Decided
Pilot Point ISD vs.
George C. Buckley AKA
George Buckley et al –
non-suited or dismissed by
plaintiff.
Cooke County et al vs.
Bryan Hughs and Shawna
Hughs – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff.
Dahiana Garzon Cadavid vs. Sani Misic – divorce.
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Cooke County Sheriff
Logs Incident Reports
following incidents were reported to the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office.
John Scott Treadway reported a computer security
breach of identifying information in the 100 block of
S. Interstate 35 Frontage
Road.
Misty Maris Lemons reported theft of property
equal to or less than $750
in the 900 block of CR
281.
Debra Priscock Palarca
reported fraudulent use/
possession of identifying information in the 10
block of Pickens Court.
John Halliburton reported theft of property equal
to or less than $750 in the
100 block of Yuma Drive.
Unlawful possession of
a firearm by a felon in the
500 block of N. Pecan
Creek Trail.
Driving with an invalid
license was reported in the
3600 block of FM 2896.
Ronald Butch Campbell reported burglary of a
building in the 1900 block
of CR 167.
Driving with an invalid
license, possession of a dangerous drug, possession of
marijuana and unlawful
carrying of a weapon were
reported on SB Interstate
35.
Possession of a controlled
substance equal to or less
than 4 grams was reported
at FM 372 and CR 220.
Tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to
impair was reported at FM
372 and CR 220.
Arrest Logs
Patricia Rena Skaggs, 45,
driving while license invalid, possession of a dangerous drug.
Jesus Cervantez Becerra
Jr., 44, assault causing
bodily injury, possession of
marijuana.
Gainesville Receives
Building Permits
GAINESVILLE – The
following permit requests
were received by the City
of Gainesville for the
month of March.
An accessory building
permit was requested at
800 S. Morris Street.
1441 Bluebonnet Boulevard.
720 S. Taylor Street.
1306 Lynwood Street.
A construction permit was requested at 714
Stoneridge Drive.
A construction remodel
1802 Rice Avenue.
201 S. Howeth Street.
2003 Redbud Road.
A demolition permit was
requested at 912 S. Morris
Street.
requested at 1100 Buck
Street.
requested at 1112 Buck
Street.
requested at 104 W. Hird
Street.
A fence permit was requested at 621 Dodson
Street.
A fence permit was requested at 1405 Myrtle
Street.
A fence permit was requested at 2003 Redbud
Road.
A flatwork permit was requested at 3710 N. Weaver
Street.
An irrigation/sprinkler
207 Candlewood Circle.
An irrigation/sprinkler
211 Candlewood Circle.
A roofing permit was requested at 1016 Gladney
Street.
A roofing permit was requested at 907 Dover Circle.
A roofing permit was
requested at 1417 Lindsay
Street.
requested at 512 Aspen
Road.
requested at 401 Hillside
Drive.
requested at 1710 Merrywood Way.
A siding permit was requested at 313 S. Dixon
Street.
A solar panel permit was
requested at 1710 Heather
Road.
Gunner Vai Withrow,
20, burglary of a habitation
– motion to revoke community supervision.
Jeremy Alan Russell, 38,
possession of a controlled
substance, tamper/fabricate
physical evidence with intent to impair, possession
of drug paraphernalia.
Luis Garcia Jr., 18, assault causing bodily injury.
Karen Sue Hale, 50, driving while license invalid.
James Earl Handie Jr.,
36, driving while license
invalid, possession of marijuana, unlawful carrying of
a weapon, possession of a
dangerous drug.
Brandon Heath Colwell,
38, parole violation.
John Garen Long, 26,
driving while license invalid.
Kenneth Richard Elzy
Jr., motion to revoke less
included off of attempt,
possession of body armor
by a felon.
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the suspect in custody
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presentation of awards
will begin at approximately 8:45 p.m.
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p.m. with a raffle and auc-
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The Big Day - Saturday,
April 16, the fun continues with a pie contest
from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. The awards for the
pie contest will be given
out immediately after the
contest concludes at 2:00
p.m. From 10:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m., there will be
a pie booth, an auction/
raffle table, the escape
room and food tickets
available. The concert
featuring Tom McElvain,
Monte Dutton, Shayne
Wimmer, David Byboth,
Oliver White Band, Boon
Doggie, and Hickory
Street Hellraisers on Saturday will begin at 6:00
p.m. and will continue
until 10:00 p.m. Vendors
will set up with Taste of
Cooke County with Food
Vendors from 10:00 a.m.
until 3:00 p.m., Midway
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3:00 p.m., Silent Auctions including funky
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GHS One Act Play Advances to Regionals – The Gainesville High School Theatre Department has advanced to the Regional round of UIL One-Act-Play competition. They competed at the Area round in Denison over the weekend. The group is performing “FRONT” by Robert Caisley. Director Morgan Sims said,
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The following sentences
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235th District Court.
Shelchie Marie Ramirez,
25, pleaded guilty to the
second degree felony offense of burglary of a habitation Aug. 30, 2013 and
was sentenced to 2 years in
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Bryce Scott Bennett,
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Jay Goodnight, 35,
pleaded guilty to the state
jail felony offense of endangering a child Nov. 23,
2014 and was sentenced to
2 years in a state jail facility, a $250 fine and court
costs.
Michael Bruce Edwards,
state jail felony offense of
substance less than 1 gram
Apr. 15, 2015 and was sentenced to 6 months in a
state jail facility and court
costs.
Michael Bruce Edwards,
of impersonating a public
servant June 19, 2015 and
was sentenced to 3 years in
a state jail facility and court
costs.
Bobby Jo Phillips, 37,
jail felony offense of theft
of
aluminum/copper/
bronze Nov. 28, 2014 and
was sentenced to 9 months
in a state jail facility and
court costs.
Bobby Jo Phillips, 37,
jail felony offense of theft
of property with 2 or more
previous convictions June
24, 2015 and was sentenced to 9 months in a
state jail facility and court
costs.
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Grand Jury Issues 49
Felony Indictments
Cooke County Grand Jury
issued 49 felony indictments
April 5.
Raymondo Acuna, 31, was
indicted for the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance
less than 1 gram (enhanced)
Oct. 9, 2015.
Raymondo Acuna, 31, was
indicted for the first degree
felony offense of unlawful
possession of a firearm by
a felon (enhanced) Oct. 9,
2015.
Jacab Austin Britt, 20, was
felony offense of aggravated
sexual assault of a child Dec.
22, 2015.
Jeremy Nathaniel Brown,
26, was indicted for the second degree felony offense of
aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury Dec. 22,
2015.
David Isaac Calleros, 25,
was indicted for the state jail
felony offense of injury to an
elderly Feb. 12, 2016.
Mikell Reshod Chapman, 22, was indicted for
the second degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or
less than 400 grams Jan. 13,
2016.
Donald Ray Coleman, 35,
was indicted for the first degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance
equal to less than 400 grams
Oct. 17, 2015.
Donald Ray Coleman, 35,
was indicted for the third
degree felony offense of tampering with physical evidence
Oct. 17, 2015.
Cody Alan Copling, 32,
was indicted for the third degree felony offense of evading
arrest using a motor vehicle
Sep. 2, 2015.
felony offense of organized
retail theft equal to or less
than $1,500 July 28, 2015.
felony offense of theft from a
person Nov. 14, 2015.
Mark Allen Cox, 53, was
felony offense of insurance
fraud June 1, 2010.
Estuardo Augustine Estrada, 28, was indicted for the
third degree felony offense of
tampering with physical evidence Jan. 20, 2016.
Meaghan Kristine Fraser, 27, was indicted for the
of possession of a controlled
substance less than 1 gram
(enhanced) Feb. 10, 2016.
Daniel Renee Garcia, 36,
felony offense of possession
of a controlled substance less
than 1 gram Jan. 12, 2016.
April Rhea Hallmark, 35,
degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 4
grams Jan. 7, 2016.
Omar Pereya-Hernandez,
20, was indicted for the first
degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than
400 grams with intent to deliver Nov. 4, 2015.
Cheyenne Nicole Hughs,
200 grams Jan. 6, 2016.
23, was indicted for the state
jail felony offense of abandoning or endangering a
child Jan. 6, 2016.
Randy Dale Huneycutt,
60, was indicted for the third
degree felony offense of unlawful possession of a firearm
by a felon Feb. 27, 2016.
Jared Adam Hutchins, 26,
degree felony offense of assault-impede breath Dec. 20,
2015.
Demarcus Johnson-Bailey,
substance equal to or less
than 400 grams Jan. 13,
2016.
Aaron Deshaun Jordan,
degree felony offense of possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 4
grams Mar. 1, 2016.
Brandon Jay Lewallen, 36,
was indicted for the third degree felony offense of evading
arrest using a motor vehicle
Jan. 13, 2016.
Douglas Lee McBath, 33,
was indicted for the first degree felony offense of unlawful possession of a firearm
(enhanced) Jan. 10, 2016.
felony offense of evading arrest Dec. 28, 2015.
felony offense of evading arrest Jan. 10, 2016.
degree felony offense of unlawful possession of a firearm
Dec. 28, 2015.
Brandon Alan McGarr,
degree felony offense of prohibited substance in a correctional facility Oct. 2, 2015.
Susan Mizell, 52, was indicted for the state jail felo-
ny offense of possession of
a controlled substance less
than 1 gram Feb. 10, 2016.
Kathy Patterson, 45, was
indicted for the state jail felony offense of driving while
intoxicated with a child Dec.
31, 2015.
Thomas Chester Peake,
hindering apprehension of
a felon (enhanced) Feb. 22,
2016.
Thomas Chester Peaker,
26, was indicted for the second degree felony offense
of unlawful possession of a
firearm (enhanced) Feb. 22,
2016.
Kenneth Edward Perdue,
aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury May 30,
2015.
Humberto Hernandez Jr.,
400 grams with intent to deliver Nov. 4, 2015.
Samuel Patrick Polizzo,
degree felony offense of evading arrest using a motor vehicle Feb. 21, 2015.
Kenneth Wayne Price, 50,
was indicted for the state
jail felony offense of theft of
property equal to or less than
$20,000 May 21, 2015.
Lyle Ray Ramsey, 27, was
indicted for the state jail felony offense of burglary of a
building Dec. 28, 2015.
Forrest Lynn Reeder, 41,
degree felony offense of driving while intoxicated for the
third time or more Mar. 14,
2016.
Dale Wade Romine Jr., 28,
felony offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
Feb. 2, 2016.
Mitchell Ray Salas, 42,
$20,000 Dec. 20, 2014.
Sean Scott, 33, was indicted for the first degree felony
offense of possession of a
controlled substance equal to
or less than 200 grams with
intent to deliver Feb. 17,
2016.
Clayton Shaw, 20, was
indicted for the state jail
felony offense of possession
of a controlled substance less
than 1 gram.
Shana Elizabeth Sims, 40,
$20,000 Dec. 20, 2014.
Tori Lynn Smith, 39, was
indicted for the third degree
felony offense of assault on a
public servant Oct. 7, 2015.
Maizee Dawn Tracy, 18,
felony offense of burglary of
a building Dec. 28, 2015.
Garrett Wayne Turnham,
29, was indicted for the state
jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Feb.
9, 2016.
Anthony Tavon Walker,
robbery Oct. 18, 2015.
Demitrias Levelle Williams, 29, was indicted for
the third degree felony offense of assault on a public
servant Sep. 29, 2014.
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Celebrating 70 Years of God’s Covenant Faithfulness
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Gainesville Police Reports
GAINESVILLE – The
following reports were received by the Gainesville
Police Department.
Walmart
Supercenter
reported organized retail
theft less than $100 in the
1800 Lawrence Street.
Driving while intoxicated was reported in the
1700 block of Hospital
Boulevard.
David D. Lloyd reported
a hit and run accident in
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Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00
pm. Topic will be “Diabetes and Your Oral Health”
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and Dana Fuhrmann,
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and assault of a family/
household member in the
1400 block of Anthony
Street.
Meredith E. Painter reported arson in the 1200
block of Moss Street.
Driving while intoxicated was reported in the
1400 block of N. Grand
Avenue.
Arrest Logs
Leslie Wayne Miller, 34,
misdemeanor warrant.
Jennifer Marie Lilley, 38,
driving while intoxicated.
Dawn Marie Allison, 45,
misdemeanor warrant.
Tracy Lyn Petty, 41, misdemeanor warrant.
Luis Miguel Cervantes,
32, driving while intoxicated.
Pamela Lee Perez, 39,
possession of drug paraphernalia.
Nicole Lynn Ellzy, 40,
theft of property.
Twana Shana Jackson,
20, misdemeanor warrant.
Jeremy David Roberts,
28, fail to identify giving
false/fictitious
information.
Andrew Trevor Milbank,
19, possession of marijuana.
Wyatt Chandler White,
18, possession of marijuana.
Annalee Mendoza Rodriguez, 22, misdemeanor
warrant.
23, misdemeanor warrant,
felony warrant.
Lidio Audel Valdovinos,
28, no driver’s license.
Jose Javier Salas, 26,
driving while intoxicated.
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Angel M. Maloney reported fraudulent use/possession of identifying information in the 100 block
of N. Morris Street.
Possession of marijuana
less than 2 ounces was reported in the 1600 block
of Mill Street.
Sabrina R. Hoenig reported theft of property
in the 2000 block of Weber
Drive.
James L. Goodman reported theft of property
equal to or less than $2,500
in the 3700 block of N. Interstate 35.
Karen G. Gifford reported theft of property equal
to or less than $30,000 in
the 200 block of Santa Fe
Street.
No driver’s license was
reported in the 200 block
of N. Grand Avenue.
Theft of property equal
to or less than $750 was
reported in the 3400 block
of E. Highway 82.
Carolyn M. Pierce reported criminal mischief
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Aluminum Cans
M-F
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat.
8:00 am - Noon
the 100 block of S. Dixon
Street.
Walmart
Supercenter
reported theft of property
less than $100 in the 1800
block of Lawrence Street.
Mindy R. Wimmer reported reckless damage/destruction less than $100 in
the 600 block of S. Morris
Street.
Driving while intoxicated and possession of drug
paraphernalia were reported in the 400 block of N.
Dixon Street.
Big Blue Storage reported criminal mischief equal
to or less than $750 in the
1800 block of N. Weaver
Street.
Maria C. Peralta reported burglary of a habitation in the 700 block of S.
Weaver Street.
Fail to identify giving
false/fictitious information
was reported in the 3700
block of N. Interstate 35.
Sheri K. Braudaway reported burglary of a habitation in the 1300 block of
N. Hancock Street.
participants will receive a
dental “goody bag”. For
more information, call
Joan at 940.768.8120.
proof of residency and
parent/guardian driver’s
license.
++++++++
++++++++
Callisburg Elementary
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Early Enrollment for the
2016-2017 School Year
will be held on Friday,
April 15 in the Callisburg
Elementary
Computer
Lab. Kindergarten will begin at 10:30 am and Pre-K
at 12:30 pm. All registration will be online and
parents will be required
to have an e-mail address.
Documents required are
a certified copy of a birth
certificate (NO hospital
copies please), social security card, shot records,
Mountain Springs Community Club will host
their annual Pie Social this
Saturday, April 16th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This
is a free event to thank the
community for their support during the last year.
Come out, enjoy a slice of
pie and some great fellowship. Mountain Springs
Community Center is located at 173 Mt. Springs
Lane, near the intersection
of FM 372 (Lone Oak Rd)
and FM 922.
GRAND SALINE - Melissa and Brandon Taylor
of Grand Saline, Texas are
proud to announce the
birth of their first child, a
daughter.
Tessley Jane Taylor was
born March 12, 2016 at
1:08 a.m. at ETMC in Tyler, Texas. She weighed 8
lbs. 3 oz. and was 21 inches
long.
Proud grandparents include Tammy Murray of
Gainesville; Troy and Sherry Murray of Burleson; and
Gary and Lynn Taylor of
Longview.
Great grandparents are
Earlene Murray of Gainesville, and Bob and Ann
Moore of Canton.
Annual Cooke County
Maifest Scheduled at
GAINESVILLE - A German Spring Festival will be
held on Friday, April 15
from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m.
and Saturday, April 16 from
12 Noon to 11:00 p.m. at
located at 338 N. Prairie
Grove Road in Valley View.
Its just off FM 372 between
Gainesville and Mountain
Springs.
Festivities will begin with
the “Ceremonial Tapping
of the Keg” each night and
the traditional “Raising of
the Maipole”. Enjoy music
by Alpenmusikanten, Classic Recall and Butch Martin
(formerly of PJM) with Justin Caffey.
Offering the tastes of
authentic German food,
featuring a dessert you will
go back for seconds to, Erika’s delicious homemade
German pastries. Choose
from a variety of beer and
wines. Over twenty-five
vendors will be available
to sell their creative wares.
All kid activities, including pony rides, water ball
rides, hay rides and bounce
houses are free. Admission
for Adults 18 and up is
$5.00. Kids admittance is
free.
For more information,
please call (940) 6123719, visit www.mtncreekranch.com, or see
their ad on page 5 of this
week’s The Weekly News of
Cooke County.
Marriage License
Requests Received
Financing for:
• Recreational Property
• Farms and Ranches
• Livestock
• Operating Capital
• Equipment
• Agribusiness
• Rural Homes
Denton Credit Office | 3905 Morse Street | Denton, Texas 76208
following applications for
marriage were received by
the Cooke County Clerk’s
Office.
Justin Thomas Jordan,
26, Gainesville and Sarah Leighann Redder, 24,
Gainesville.
Brandon Michael Eberhart, 38, Gainesville and
Aubrey Erin Krug, 31,
Gainesville.
Chance Edward Howard, 24, Whitesboro and
Kelsey Diane Braudrick,
29, Whitesboro.
Stony Lynn Melton, 27,
Oklahoma City, Okla. and
Jessica Ann Haungs, 23,
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Ubaldo Ochoa, 48,
Gainesville and Gloria
Guadalupe Rivera, 49,
Gainesville.
Juan Jaime Avalos Gaiton, 37, Gainesville and
Maria Evelyn Olvera, 38,
Gainesville.
Nicholas Scott Taylor,
26, Gainesville and Whittley Nichole Harrison, 26,
Gainesville.
Dustin Dean Davis, 32,
Gainesville and Jennifer Lynn
Martinez, 30, Gainesville.
Derek James Endres,
28, Carrollton and Ranee
Leighanne Morrison, 22,
Carrollton.
David
McKinley
Straughn, 33, Harrah,
Okla. and Toshua Diane
Adams, 29, Harrah, Okla.
Bradley Todd Beane, 52,
Ardmore, Okla. and Melonie Darlene Morgan, 48,
Marietta, Okla.
Samuel Ray Hellinger,
27, Myra and Rose Alena
Wyrick, 20, Gainesville.
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April 13, 2016
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Our pet of the week is
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free, and with the age appropriate vaccinations. If
you are looking for a forever snuggle buddy, Opie
is your guy! Noah’s Ark
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Weaver Street, Gainesville, TX 76240
1991 Chevrolet 1500
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$995
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equipment. Require high
school diploma, organizational skills, excellent
customer service and
computer skills, multitasking. Benefits available. Saturdays required.
Zimmerer Kubota Gainesville. Email resume:
[email protected].
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04/27
City of Gainesville Job Announcement
The City of Gainesville is accepting applications for
the position of Building Services Technician for the
Public Safety Center.
Obtain job description and submit an application
packet at the City of Gainesville Human Resources
Department located at 200 S. Rusk (South Entrance),
Gainesville, TX 76240 or visit our website at www.
gainesville.tx.us/jobs.aspx. Resumes will be accepted
with a completed application packet. Position closes
Monday, April 18, 2016 at 5:00 P.M.
04/13
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In Woodbine Area, Call
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1960s Korean black
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Triple in laid Motherof-Pearl with
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Three-piece entertainment – style set;
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with beveled mirror.
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Environmental Technician 15.00/hr
Medical Front Desk 12.00/hr
General Labors 10.00/hr
Assembly Manufacturing 10.20/hr
Maintenance 12.00/hr
Office Manager 12.00/hr
Warehouse/ Delivery/ Labor 10.00/hr
100’s of Restaurant Cooks and Hospitality Positions
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Service Representative. Very competitive pay scale.
Flexible hours if needed. Apply in person at 216 W.
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Legal Notices
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Muenster is seeking sealed proposals from
Bonded Paving Contractors. (References must be provided) The project will cover approximately 12,000
square yards of city streets, including parts of First,
Second, Southtown Walnut, Pecan, and Cherry Ln.
Streets. Approximately twenty small areas also needing
repaired. The project will consist of reclaiming existing asphalt and base (adding new base when needed) to
a six-inch depth, adding 3% Portland cement, mixing,
motor grading, watering and compacting. The streets
will then be paved with 2 inches of Hot Mix Asphalt
or a Two-Course Surface Treatment of liquid asphalt
and 3/8-inch granite chip. The City reserves the right to
choose which method will be used on each street. The
City can add or remove streets to the project. Contractors can bid on one or both methods (Hot mix or oil &
chip). Street locations and any other needed information can be obtained from Muenster City Administrator, Stan Endres, at City Hall, 400 N. Main, PO BOX
208 (940-759-2236). Sealed Bids must be received by
5:00 pm on April 27, 2016.
04/13
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Liquidation of
Woods of
Mission Timber.
4203 FM 455
West Sanger,
76266. Native
American art,
rugs, pottery,
jewelry, wood
mantles, lumber
bundles, and
displays. See
Durham Estate
Sales on FB.
April 14-16
9AM-5PM.
NO. PR 17321
IN THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA ELLEN
CARNEY, DECEASED
IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW OF COOKE
COUNTY, TEXAS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Virginia Ellen Carney, Deceased, were issued on April 4, 2016, in Cause No.
PR17321, pending in the County Court at Law of
Cooke County, Texas, to: Aaron C. Carney.
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: Aaron C. Carney
Jim A. Robertson
Attorney at Law
104 West Main Street
Gainesville, Texas 76240
DATED the 4th day of April, 2016.
Jim A. Robertson
Attorney for Aaron C. Carney
State Bar No.: 17063500
Telephone: (940) 665-5697
Fax: (940) 665-5698
104 West Main Street
HIRING SERVERS, COOKS, & BARTENDERS
Flexible Hours - Good Pay - Can be 18 to Apply
Apply in person at El Fenix at the Winstar
Casino or call 580.276.8586
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill is now
interviewing for the following positions!!
Back of House Staff - Hourly pay is $10.50 - $12.00
per hour depending on exp.
Bus Boys - Hourly pay is $10.50 - $12.00 per hour
Servers - Talented full time servers make $35,000
to $50,000 per year.
Apply in person. We are located in the Northwest
corner of the WinStar World Casino & Resort
The Pub is Hiring
Cooks: Who can work nights Monday
thru Saturday.
Food Servers: Who can work a Áexible
schedule days or nights.
The Pub is closed Sundays and major holidays,
the money is above average and no late night
bar type hours.
Apply Mon. thru Sat. 10-1 and ask for Pat
No Calls Please
INSURANCE GROUP
Split Oak firewood any
size any amount, $80/
rick, camping stack $20.
940-634-2293.
Edison Elementary rummage sale Saturday, April
16 8AM-? Come shop and
support our school!
Help Wanted
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
04/13
SHEEP DOGS 4 Anatolian/Great Pyrenees Mix
Puppies, 2 mths old, vaccinated, $150 each, raised
w/sheep & chickens,
contact Ryan at 940-7363214.
2004 Nissan Pathfinder,
V-6 Engine, Auto Transmission, A/C, Power
Windows & Locks, Tilt,
Cruise, Sport Wheels,
Great Looking SUV in
Excellent Condition with
$3,900
Marler Used Cars
I-35 @ Broadway
Gainesville, TX
(940) 665-8888
04/06
2005 GMC 1500 Crew
Cab, 4X4, V-8 Engine,
Auto Transmission, A/C,
Power Windows & Locks,
Tilt, Cruise, AM/FM/
CD, Sport Wheels, Great
Everyday Vehicle With
$12,900
Marler Used Cars
I-35 @ Broadway
Gainesville, TX
(940) 665-8888
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04/06
Found Dog- Young female blue heeler found
in Mountain Springs near
Neely Trail, call to claim
940-736-5273.
602 S. Lindsay
940-665-3455
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 ¾
Ton, Diesel, Auto Transmission, A/C, Power
Windows & Locks, Tilt,
Cruise, Short Bed, Very
Nice Pick-Up, 3,000
Mile Warranty.
$14,900
Marler Used Cars
I-35 @ Broadway
Gainesville, TX
(940) 665-8888
Animals
Found
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].
04/13
Lake Kiowa Property Owners Association (LKPOA) is
accepting applications for the General Manager position
of our Community Center - The Lodge at Lake Kiowa.
The Lodge is the center of activity for members and their
guests for a wide variety of activities. In addition to
providing fine food in the restaurant and ‘19th Hole’, the
Lodge serves as a meeting place for many social clubs,
service organizations, dances, entertainment and Sunday
Chapel Services.
LKPOA offers an excellent benefit package with competitive pay, insurance, paid time off, and a retirement
account with LKPOA match.
Lake Kiowa is a is a gated community with a recreational lake, an 18-hole golf course, and community
center with dining and tavern facilities. All facilities are
for the use of members only and all residents are members. Lake Kiowa is located about 10 miles southeast of
Gainesville, and 30 miles southwest of Sherman.
Contact Charlie Foster @ [email protected] for
more information.
115 W. California
Want to work in a chic and
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We are looking for part-time wait staff for lunch.
Experience not necessary, but service mentality
and presentable appearance a must! Stop by
the restaurant and pick up an application. (Try
not to drop in during the lunch rush..duh!)
Perfect for Moms with kids in school!
Fax: 940.665.2162
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April 13, 2016
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Shadowood Apartments
1-2-3 Bedrooms
940-665-2886
One bedroom, one bath duplex in country 5 miles
southwest of Gainesville on pavement. All appliances
included with washer/dryer. Central heat/air. Water and
yard work furnished, tenant pays electric. $525.00 per
month. $525.00 deposit. Call 940-665-5697 M-Thurs.
8-5, Friday 8-Noon. After 5 and weekends call 940736-1123.
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For Sale by Owner 14x70 Mobile Home on
Large Lot in Muenster.
See to Appreciate. Call
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For Rent – Barn & Pasture for Horses or RV’s.
Callisburg ISD. 940736-3520.
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Opinions
Susan Estrich
Uncle Bernie & Hillary
Clinton’s ‘Woman Problem’
By Susan Estrich
“He’s so cute,” the young
woman said to me, explaining her support for Bernie
Sanders.
Cute? This, about a
74-year-old Jewish socialist
from New York, one with
floating pie-in-the-sky solutions that serious economists say could have devastating impacts on the U.S.
economy if ever enacted
(which of course they never
would be, because Bernie is
not going to be president
and the Republican Congress is not going to pave
over Wall Street).
Cute? After hundreds of
years of struggle, we may
be on the cusp of electing
American’s first female president and you’re for Bernie
Sanders because he’s cute.
Actually, Sanders hasn’t
been the least bit “cute”
lately, if you ask me, in attacking Hillary Clinton’s
qualifications to be president. Having never made
any major decision about
anything, he has nothing to
defend except his votes for
guns. (Aw. Adorable.)
Here’s the thing: I don’t
believe young women
should support Clinton
because she’s a woman any
more than they should support Sanders because of
their distorted notions of
what counts as cute. But
the two candidates are not
equal.
Clinton deserves to be
president because she is
the most qualified candidate. Period. But for young
women to pretend that
her gender is irrelevant is a
mark of their inexperience
and naivete. It reminds me
of the first female Rhodes
scholar, who famously
told Ellen Goodman of
The Boston Globe that of
course she wasn’t a feminist
because she’d never suffered
from discrimination.
Welcome to the world, all
you girl-children. I’m very
happy that it seems such an
open and equal place to you
that gender doesn’t matter.
Maybe you can make it a
few more years feeling that
way before you come slamming into a glass ceiling or
cement wall, with kids or
without kids, and if it’s the
former, struggling with the
increasing impossibility of
balancing what are now two
24/7 jobs.
You think it’s no big deal,
a woman getting the nomination, much less standing
a very good chance of winning the presidency. Maybe
it’s because you’ve never felt
your life limited and delimited and defined by gender,
or you think you make
it change just by changing yourself, the world be
damned. Maybe I’m lucky
never to have believed that,
even for a minute; lucky to
be able to remember like
yesterday being forced to
take a typing test for a clerical job, summa cum laude
notwithstanding; lucky to
remember being told that
the most liberal justice of
the United States would
not hire me, simply because
of my gender (which is how
Merrick Garland, and not
me, came to be clerking for
Justice William Brennan).
I’ve always known that to
succeed, women have to
work like dogs and dress
like men. And of course:
They must be likeable, approachable and just “regular
gals” who can stare down
Vladimir Putin. Women
have to squeeze into a narrow vise: attractive but not
too sexy, ambitious but not
too loud, assertive but gracious. And that’s just what’s
required for professional
success. Try being a female
politician. And name me
someone better at it than
you-know-who.
I remember the day Geraldine Ferraro’s candidacy
for vice president was announced. Now the truth is
it was neither a surprising
nor a contemplative day: I
mean, we staffers had to get
her shoes and clothes ready,
and I was obsessed with getting her to the beauty par-
lor before they put her on a
plane. But the joke was that
we’d been working toward
this for months, we knew
it was coming. We sent her
off, and then a group of us,
women in our 30s or 40s,
sat and watched in stunned
silence as the announcement was made from the
Minnesota Capitol. I’d already read the speech. It
didn’t matter. It was one
of those moments that,
for many of us, changed
things -- even if we didn’t
win, even if we figured we
wouldn’t.
I still get shivers when I
think of it. And I know I
will get shivers watching
Hillary Clinton accept the
nomination. But I don’t
know that younger women
will, and they should. It will
change things.
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Mona Charen
Run Against Obama
By Mona Charen
When a Republican has
been in the presidency for
eight years, as George W.
Bush was, Democrats run
against the Republicans.
When a Democrat has been
in office for eight years, as
Barack Obama will soon
have been, Republicans run
against Republicans.
This is a year in which
the multiple failures of the
Obama years should be irresistible for Republican
presidential
candidates.
Democrats,
correspondingly, should be awkwardly
sidestepping and tightrope
walking to avoid a too-close
association. Instead, partly
due to the eccentric obsessions of Donald Trump,
we’ve seen Republicans reprising debates about the
wisdom of the Iraq War
while ignoring the greatest
foreign policy debacles of
the Obama years. If the Iraq
War was a mistake of overengagement (and there is
a good case that it wasn’t),
Syria illustrates the perils of
under-engagement -- hundreds of thousands killed,
a region destabilized, the
metastasis of ISIS and the
worst refugee crisis since
World War II.
While Sen. Ted Cruz has
spoken of “ripping up” the
Iran agreement, repealing
Obamacare and repairing
our relations with Israel, it
feels as if Obama’s domestic record is getting short
shrift.
In 2007 and 2008, Hillary Clinton and Barack
Obama trained their fire
on George W. Bush. Clinton decried “trickle-down
economics without the
trickle.” The Constitution,
Clinton claimed, was be-
ing “shredded.” How? Savor this: “We know about
... the secret White House
email accounts. It is a stunning record of secrecy and
corruption.” (Reality check:
The Bush White House
maintained a separate email
account for Republican Party matters, not for official
business.) Clinton running
against secrecy and corruption would be like Clinton
running against money in
politics. Oh, wait.
Meanwhile, Obama condemned Bush as “unpatriotic” and “irresponsible”
for increasing the national
debt by $4 trillion, using a
“credit card from the Bank
of China.”
Let’s review: When President Obama assumed office, the national debt was
$10.7 trillion. It is estimated that by the time he
departs, the debt will have
increased to $20 trillion. So
by his own measure, is he
more than twice as “unpatriotic” as his predecessor?
Under Obama, the labor force participation rate
has fallen to its lowest level
since the 1970s, and even
accounting for retiring
baby boomers, there are still
millions of adults neither
working nor looking for
work. The number of food
stamp recipients is up 45
percent on Obama’s watch,
and the disability rolls are
up 14.3 percent. Among
those receiving disability,
35 percent claim a mood
disorder, and 27.7 percent
cite musculoskeletal issues
(mostly back pain).
Obama has put the private sector in a half nelson.
More businesses are dying
than being born. Business
startups are the source of
20 percent of new job creation, according to the National Bureau of Economic
Research. While a significant number of new businesses fail within five years,
the successful ones tend to
grow faster than older, established firms and thereby
create more net new jobs.
The Obama administration has thrown sand in the
gears of the U.S. economy
through excessive regulation, taxes and restricting
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To the Editor,
It is likely that Kanita
Maxwell has logged as many
volunteer hours as any public figure in Cooke County.
She has also been a validator of others who serve the
community, often giving
recognition in the press to
the efforts of another individual or group. When her
name appeared on the Letter
to Editor page of the Weekly
April 6th, it was expected
that she was doing just that
again.
It would be commendable if volunteers like Kanita
could get a fraction of the
recognition given the Hillary Clintons of history, but
then that isn’t their motivation in serving their communities.
Hillary Clinton’s supporters are not in denial that she
isn’t perfect, but we are also
aware that her errors and
shortcomings pale in comparison to many with more
power and influence, present and past. It comes with
politics on a global scale. A
favorite subject of theater,
film and TV is the idealist
who runs for and wins an
office only by compromising those ideals. Recall Robert Redford’s The Candidate
and TV’s Mr. Sterling, as
two examples.
As for the Clinton marriage, who is the more
saintly ideal as a wife? One
who stays with an indolent,
abusive husband, subjecting
herself and their children to
his neglect and abuse may
say, “Well, I took a vow”,
and is considered by some
the model sainted Christian
wife.
Hillary Clinton stayed
with a life partner who
shares her values and commitments not only to their
daughter but to cause that
reach far beyond themselves.
For twenty years, Hillary
Clinton has worked across
the aisle of political parties as
well as with numerous and
diverse world leaders, saving
lives of thousands of women
and children in countries all
over the globe. This has required immense knowledge,
understanding, finesse and
yes, definitely empathy, so
lacking in Trump and Cruz.
Others may possess some of
her many attributes, but not
in the unique combination
that she commands.
What is little known by
the general public is the
most of the substantive recent progress made in the
halls of our Congress has
been achieved by a group
of Senators and Representatives, Republican and Democrat, from all parts of our
country, a group composed
entirely of women who have
committed to working TOGETHER to do what an entrenched and obdurate congress, mostly men, have not.
This example should make
a strong case for having –
finally and lagging behind
other industrialized nations
– a woman as president of
the United States.
In our time, no one of either gender or party is more
qualified than is Hillary
Clinton. This is not the time
to continue the immature,
self-indulgent habit of letting emption rule reason.
H.W. Longfellow said it
regarding our Ship of State...
“Humanity with all its fears,
with all the hopes of future
years is hanging breathless
on thy fate.”
Carmen Karston
Gainesville
access to capital (see DoddFrank). Some 80 percent of
small-business owners cite
Washington policies for the
poor climate. Under this
administration, corporate
taxes are the highest in the
world. That suits the Democrats’ concept of “fairness”
-- yet when companies take
the utterly foreseeable step
of taking advantage of “inversions” to avoid these
taxes, President Obama
condemns the “loophole.”
Like Clinton and Sanders,
Obama loves jobs but hates
employers.
As for President Obama’s
signature accomplishment,
the Affordable Care Act,
nearly every promise he
made regarding the law has
proved false. Remember the
assurance that health premiums for the average family would decline by $2,500?
In fact, according to the
Kaiser Family Foundation,
since 2008, average family
premiums have climbed a
total of $4,865. The claim
that “if you like your doctor, you can keep your doc-
tor” has entered the lexicon
of “lying for justice.” What
about the promise that the
law would not add “one
dime to the deficit” (never
mind), or the breezy assurance that signing up on
Healthcare.gov would be
just like making air reservations on Kayak.com? In
fact, the law has pushed
many people out of private
plans they were happy with
(and paying for) and into
the dysfunctional Medicaid
system, while still leaving
30 million without coverage.
Then there’s the felonious abuse of the IRS; the
institutionalization of toobig-to-fail; the irresponsible
release of terrorists from
Guantanamo; widespread
flouting of the rule of law;
and assaults on religious
liberty. There’s much more.
Remind me: Why are we
talking about George W.
Bush?
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Child Abuse Awareness Month
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and deliver new services that
connect closely with patrons’ needs.” Cooke County Library Director Jennifer
Johnson-Spence was present
to accept the Proclamation,
along with library workers,
Rhonda Rhoades and Cora
Schellenberger.
Joe Bickley, resident of
Precinct 2, brought photos
and documents showing the
condition of Cooke Road in
Precinct 2 and stating that
the road has had no maintenance completed on it in 3
years. Bickley requested the
500-foot road be closed so
that he may personally conduct the maintenance on the
road to see that it gets done.
The road currently has a culvert that needs to be cleaned
out and experiences several
inches of water covering
the road each time there is
a significant amount of rain.
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County Commissioners declared
the month of April 2016 as Child
Abuse Awareness Month. Above:
Judge Jason Brinkley is shown,
along with the County Commissioners and many representatives
of CASA of North Texas, presenting Vicki Robertson with the proclamation. To the right, the lawn of the
courthouse is decorated with informational signs from CASA of North
Texas. (The Weekly News Photo)
Al Smith stated, “I can’t
support closing a road over
just a maintenance issue.”
Bickley stated that he would
prefer not to close the road if
the County will perform the
necessary maintenance on
the road. Precinct 2 Commissioner B.C. Lemons said,
“I’d be willing to bring the
road back up to standard if
that’s what you want us to
do.” No action was taken on
this item and Judge Brinkley
thanked Bickley for bringing this matter to the attention of the court.
Another County resident
Gene Bomar was present to
speak on Spring Creek West
also located in Precinct 2.
Commissioners approved
a proposal for services from
Weatherproofing Services to
perform assessments on the
roof of both the Justice Center located on Justice Center
Boulevard and the old jail
facility located at Chestnut
and Weaver Streets. These
two facilities have both had
issues with water leaks. The
purpose of these assessments
by Weatherproofing Services is not just to repair the
issue, but to do a thorough
assessment of the roofs at
these properties to discover
where and why the leaks
are occurring so that they
can be properly repaired.
The proposal for services at
April 10-16, 2016 Declared National Library Week –
Commissioners declare April 10-16, 2016 as National
Library Week. Shown above from left to right are Pct.
4 Commissioner Leon Klement, Pct. 2 Commissioner
BC Lemons, County Judge Jason Brinkley, Pct. 3 Commissioner Al Smith, Rhonda Rhoades, Jennifer Johnson-Spence, Pct. 1 Commissioner Gary Hollowell and
Cora Schellenberger.
(The Weekly News Photo)
Bomar stated that there is
a large mud hole located on
Spring Creek West that has
been there since the May
2015 flooding and that it
is very dangerous. Bomar
asked when Commissioner
Lemons thought this issue
might be resolved. Commissioner Lemons responded by
promising to address this issue and repair it within the
next few days.
the Justice Center were in
the sum of $1800.00. The
proposal for services at the
old jail were in the sum of
$1500.00.
Judge Brinkley and the
County
Commissioners
unanimously approved the
acceptance of the Texas Department of Public Safety
Public Assistance Grant
DR-4223 in the amount of
$104,393.87 for the repair
of roads and bridges damaged due to severe flooding.
Approval to close out PW1106 and authorization for
the County Judge to sign
the same was also given.
Precinct 4 Commissioner
Leon Klement gave a brief
update on the Muenster
Wind Farm saying, “Things
are progressing. Most of the
concrete is poured. They are
going to start boring roads
soon to start running electrical lines underneath. Things
are proceeding quickly.”
No action was taken regarding the Texas Department of Transportation’s
County Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program.
The following consent
agenda items were unanimously approved.
Approved the minutes
of the regular meeting of
March 28, 2016.
Receive and file for record departmental reports:
Auditor – February, Road
and Bridge, Pct. 3 and 4,
Constable, Pct. 1, AgriLife
Extension Services, Library,
County Attorney, Court
Compliance, Justice of the
Peace, Pct. 1, and County
Clerk – March.
Approved the FY2016
Budget Amendments.
Approved the monthly
bills, payroll and all related
expenses.
Approved allowance of
the Cooke County Library
to apply for the Texas Commission on the Arts Respond
Performance Support grant.
Approved the third party
billing contract between
Cooke County and Collin
County Community College for training classes for
the Cooke County Sheriff
Office.
Approved the salvage of
asset 2213, a Fellows Shredder from the Cooke County
Attorney’s Office.
Approved acceptance of
a donation to the Cooke
County
Library
from
anonymous donors in the
amount of $.65.
Approved a Voting Machine Rental Agreement
between Cooke County and
Era ISD for the May 2016
Election.
Approved a Voting Machine Rental Agreement
between Cooke County and
Callisburg ISD for the May
2016 Election.
Approved the Public Officials Insurance for FY17
and authorizing the County
Judge to sign the policy.
Approved the Memorandum of Partnership between
Cooke County and Grayson
College for the T-stem Challenge Scholarship Grant requirements.
Receive and file for record
the District Court order appointing Shelly Atteberry as
Cooke County Auditor for
a two year term beginning
April 4, 2016.
Approved the indigent
cremation of an individual.
With no further action,
the meeting was adjourned
at 10:50 a.m. with all members present.
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NCTC Foundation Annual Starlite
Gala Honors Donors & Supporters
GAINESVILLE – The
North Central Texas College
Foundation held it’s annual
Starlite Gala April 2, honoring individuals and organizations that have given of
their time and resources to
further NCTC and their local communities.
The F.M. Hemphill Distinguished Alumni Award
is the highest honor that
can be granted to graduates and former students of
NCTC. The NCTC Alumni
and Friends established this
and KGAF for many years.
Serving as Program Director and Morning Air Personality for years, Blanton
was instrumental in community affairs, broadcasting news and public service
programming for hundreds
of local events. He has been
the “voice of the Leopards”
for over 30 years.
Blanton has performed
his duties of informing and
entertaining Cooke County
for over 40 years, a remarkable tour of duty among
Distinguished Alumni Award - The F.M. Hemphill
Distinguished Alumni award was presented to the Dee
Blanton. Pictured left to right are NCTC President Dr.
Brent Wallace and Dee Blanton.
(Courtesy Photo)
award twenty-two years ago,
fittingly named in honor of
the college’s distinguished
president of the Class of
1926. This year’s F.M.
Hemphill
Distinguished
Alumni Award was presented to Dee Blanton.
Blanton started broadcasting while still in school
at Gainesville High School
in the 1970’s. After high
school, he moved to Mineral Wells and worked
with KGAF’s sister station
KMWT/KORC there before returning to Gainesville
broadcasters in any size market. Indeed, Dee Blanton
and local radio are synonymous.
Patsy Wilson, President
of the NCTC Alumni and
Friends Association and
NCTC Regent, presented
the Ed Wright Community Service Awards for each
campus. The NCTC Alumni and Friends Association
established the Ed Wright
Community Service Award
to recognize individuals,
organizations, and/or businesses for meritorious ser-
vice to the college and/or
the community.
The award for Denton
County went to Serve Denton. Pat Smith, Director of
Serve Denton, was present
to accept the award.
The Ed Wright Community Service Award for the
Graham campus went to
the Graham Independent
School District. Sonny
Cruse, Graham ISD Superintendent, was present to accept the award.
The service award for
Montague County went to
the Montague County Child
Welfare Board. Lorra Lierly,
Chairman of the Board, was
present to accept the award.
The Ed Wright Community
Service Award for the Cooke
County was presented to the
Frank Buck Zoological Society.
The society’s mission is to
provide financial support to
the Frank Buck Zoo for facility improvements, animal
purchases, promotion and
zoo operations. Over the
past year, this organization
has conducted fundraisers
and collected donations to
enhance important safety
features in the form of a new
animal chute to assist with
Zebra moves. They have
also purchased a new Bennett Wallaby, acquired two
cheetahs, funded new exhibits for the Reeve’s Muntjac Deer exhibit and a new
cheetah exhibit. Construction is currently underway
to expand the Saki Monkey
exhibit and improve the
quarantine area for new animal arrivals, as well as a new
African Penguin exhibit.
NCTC Foundation Board
President Ryan Morris,
along with NCTC President Dr. Brent Wallace and
NCTC Board of Regents
Chair Karla Metzler recognized inductees into the
NCTC Foundation Honor
Circle.
Members of the Patrons
Honors Circle who have
given between $1,000 and
$4,999 included: Axtell
Rite Value Pharmacy, Barbara Henderson, Barthold
Tire & Auto, Betty Hassell,
Bryson Lions Club, City
of Bowie, Cooke County
Retired School Personnel,
Cross Timbers Veterinary
Hospital, Dennard Farm
Supply, Denton County
Farm Bureau, Don & Dixie
Hawkins, Donna Hooper,
First Republic Investments,
First United Methodist
Church of Bowie, Heroes
of Denton County, HM &
Kristina Kirk, Jack County
Retired School Employees, Jill Yoder, Jim & Linda
Moore, Jim Innis, JoAnn
Pettus, Merki & Associates,
Montague County Property
Owners, Patterson Auto of
Bowie, Robert Smithers,
Ryan & Christy Morris,
Stacie Stoutmeyer, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers,
and The Rack Poolhouse &
Pub.
Inductees into the Benefactors Honor Circle, who
have given between $5,000
and $9,999, included:
American Legion Speake
Meyer Post 252, Bowie Industries, Church of Christ
Sanger, City of Graham,
Cooke County United Way,
Dr. Brent Wallace, Ken
& Alicia Haggart, Larry
& Gayle Hulsey, Michael
Cates, and The Weekly News
of Cooke County.
The Founders Honors
Circle, including inductees
who have given between
$10,000 and $19,999,
included: Doug and Jan
Fletcher, Pete and Sue
Shauf, Saint Jo Riding Club,
and Spencer Street.
Bronze Honors Circle
inductees, who provided
gifts between $20,000 and
$29,999, included: DA
Sports Marketing and Legend Bank & Staff.
Inducted into the Sterling Silver Honors Club for
Community Service Award- The Frank Buck Zoological Society was given the Ed Wright Community Service award for Cooke County. Pictured left
to right are NCTC President Dr. Brent Wallace, Zoological Society President Sara Wallace, and NCTC
Board Chair Karla Metzler.
(Courtesy Photo)
$39,999 was the Denton
Public School Foundation.
Inducted into the Pure Gold
Honors Circle for gifts between $40,000 and $49,999
was the Bowie Rotary Club.
Inducted into the White
Diamond Honors Circle for
$99,000 was the Lake Kiowa Woman’s Club.
James E. Cannon was inducted into the Randolph
Lee Clark Bequest Society
by including the NCTC
Foundation as a beneficiary
in his will. Having roots in
Montague County, Cannon
wanted to honor his parents for their dedication to
helping others and to honor
his mother’s long history of
educating others as a teacher
in Montague County. Cannon has established the Ruel
E. & Velda Lou Cannon
Scholarship as part of his
estate planning. This scholarship will assist Montague
County students in attend-
ing NCTC.
Wallace thanked those in
attendance for their support of the college and the
NCTC Foundation.
“I want you to know this
is an exciting evening in the
life of NCTC,” Wallace said.
“We are celebrating our
partnerships with so many
individuals and entities that
help us provide educational
opportunities for our students.”
NCTC scholarship recipients also spoke about the
impact the scholarship they
received has made on their
lives.
The NCTC College Singers provided entertainment
during dinner.
For more information
about helping provide scholarships through donations
to the NCTC Foundation
or about membership in the
NCTC Alumni and Friends
Association, contact Debbie
Sharp by email: dsharp@
nctc.edu.

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