June 15, 2016 - The Weekly News of Cooke County
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June 15, 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 3 Cooke County, Texas June 15, 2016 The LARGEST and MOST READ Newspaper in Cooke County! City Council Names Murillo King May Employee of the Month Around By Nikki King The Weekly News GAINESVILLE – Members of the Gainesville City Council gathered for a regular meeting on the evening of Tuesday, June 7, where Municipal Court Clerk Ashley Murillo was named as the Employee of the Month for May 2016. Murillo was recognized for her consistent excellent customer service in the Municipal Court and her willingness to assist other City of Gainesville departments. Murillo is especially helpful in her English/Spanish bilingual communications and was commended for a recent 911 emergency call where she was able to assist the Gainesville Police Department in communicating with an individual who could not speak English. City Manager Barry Sullivan presented Murillo with a certificate of recognition, along with a certificate for an additional one day of vacation. Bonnie Friedrich, President of the Cooke County Arts Council, addressed councilmembers with a presentation regarding the cultural activities of the Arts Council organizations, which include the Gainesville Swing Orchestra, North Central Texas Chorale, Gainesville Area Visual Arts (GAVA), and Butterfield Stage Theater. Friedrich presented a budget funding request of $4,950 for support to the Arts Council during fiscal year 2016-2017. Councilmembers adopted multiple amendments to the Black Hill Farm Planned Development to allow 105 detached homes on small lots, rather than 125 townhomes as originally planned. This change will make it to where there are 105 lots ranging from 2,300 square feet to 5,000 square feet in size instead of 50 5,000 square foot lots. The change was request- ed by property owner and developer Mike Todd. This design will offer the benefits of shared green space and therefore avoids a concrete edge-to-edge look and feel. Other amendments to the Black Hill Farm development which (Continued on Page 8) Murillo Honored – At a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 7, Municipal Court Clerk Ashley Murillo was named as the City of Gainesville’s Employee of the Month for May 2016. Murillo is shown above receiving a certificate of recognition from City Manager Barry Sullivan. (The Weekly News Photo) Children In Need, Casa Asks For Volunteers By Melanie Plemons The Weekly News GAINESVILLE - Every day in this country 1,900 children become victims of abuse or neglect and four of them will die. This year alone, at least 600,000 children will pass through the U.S. foster care and family court systems. With the growing number of children in need, CASA of North Texas is looking for more volunteers this summer. “CASA started in 1977 in Seattle, Washington when a judge had a case in front of him and the only person who showed up Volunteers Swear In – CASA North Texas volunteers Lisa Petway, left, and Regina Cardona are sworn in as official Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) by Judge Janelle Haverkamp on June 9th at the Gainesville courthouse. (The Weekly News Photo) No Action Taken at NTMC Meeting GAINESVILLE – The North Texas Medical Center Board of Directors called a Special Meeting of the Gainesville Hospital District at 6:02 p.m. on the evening of Monday, June 6. The board convened into closed session at 6:03 p.m. for a proposal and deliberation on proposed new service line(s) or product line(s) for the hospital. Board members reconvened into open session at 8:22 p.m. and took no action on matters discussed in closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. All members were present. was the mother,” CASA of North Texas Executive Director Vicki Robertson said. “Judges make decisions on cases based on information presented to them at the time. Because no one else was there, the only information he was allowed to consider was the information that the mother gave. The mother said she had cleaned up her act and she was ready for her daughter to be home, so he returned the child to the mother. Three weeks later the child was dead.” The judge then started looking for a way to help. “He said he wanted somebody else to be waking up at three in the morning worrying about those children,” Robertson said, “not that he didn’t do plenty of that himself, but he wanted somebody else there to look out for them in ways that he couldn’t. He was the person who devised the plan of training ordinary people to be advocates for abused and neglected children in the foster care system.” Today the volunteer movement has grown to 300,000 advocates nationwide and CASA programs in every state. Part of this is due to the growing number of children in need. Texas is the home of 10 percent of the nation’s children currently in the foster care system. CASA of North Texas had a 70 percent increase in the number of children in need last year. So far, no child has been turned away, but the need for more volunteers continues to grow. “Volunteers investigate the cases, they check into the situations, the family, the extended family, what’s going on, what has happened and what is happening,” Robertson explained. “They monitor how the children are doing in foster care because, and I’m sad to say, not every foster home is a good or a safe place to be. They also monitor how the parents are doing and if there are changes that might make it possible for the child to return to their care.” Robertson added that there are a few key differences between an unpaid CASA volunteer and a paid state appointed social worker. “Child Protective Services monitors, but CPS has a lot of responsibilities,” she said. “They (Continued on Page 2) Town by Grice King Our middle daughter Addy, who is 7 years old, decided that she wanted to try out for a play that is currently running at Butterfield Stage called “Curiosity Cat”. She had never done anything like this before but does come from a long line of Butterfield participants so we thought it was a good idea that she tries. With 5 kids it’s always hard to find something that is unique to each kid so this was an excellent idea. Eventually she was cast in a non-speaking part of a stray cat. We as parents were very excited and she was just down right gleeful. She never once complained about all the rehearsals, and was so excited each and every time to go participate. This past weekend was the show’s opening so naturally we had the entire family in attendance. What a great show. The kids cast in it did an exceptional job! Sometimes we forget just all of what Gainesville has to offer but this small hometown theater is something that everyone should check out at least once. You never know it might be the best night out you have had in a long time. To all of the cast of “Curiosity Cat” I just want to say thank you for a great experience and keep up the good work! Here is some more of what’s happening around town this week. ++++++++ The Gainesville Masonic Lodge #210 AF&AM will have its regular stated meeting on Monday, June 20 at 7:30 pm to elect new officers. A program and fellowship along with meal will precede the meeting and starts at 6:30 pm. ++++++++ The Valley View Pet Vaccination Clinic will be on the square in Valley View on Saturday, June 18th from 9-10:30am. Vaccines, heartworm tests, and deworming will be available. Call 940-6372966 if you have questions. ++++++++ Reservations are currently being made for participation in the 36th Annual Sell-O-Rama set for November 4 & 5, 2016. For more information and a reservation form, call Evelyn Yeatts at 940-665-4472. The Sell-O-Rama is sponsored by the Cooke County Fair Association. ++++++++ (Continued on Page 9) 2 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 15, 2016 Children In Need, Casa Asks For Volunteers (Continued from Page 1) have to work with the parents, the children — they have to do what the bureaucracy tells them to do. A CASA volunteer is aware of those things and has to work within it, but they can advocate for what they believe is in the best interest of the child and they don’t have the bureaucratic red tape that a social worker for the state has.” “The other thing is state workers are tremendously overworked. They have more to do than 10 humans could do. A CASA volunteer has one case, one situation, one sibling set who they’re looking after. CASA can know what’s going on more. As they’re monitoring these things, they’re informing the court and judge on what’s happening. Their job is to be an objective observer and to let the judge know what’s going on.” Robertson said that volunteers are encouraged to work at least 10-15 hours a month, but when and how a volunteer accomplishes this is on their schedule. Another requirement is to have to some flexibility to come to court every three or four months and be able to go to CPS meetings every four or five months. For those up to the challenge, the first step to becoming a CASA volunteer is to contact the CASA North Texas office, fill out an application and a volunteer recruiter will be in touch. Next are the background checks to ensure the safety of the families of the children being monitored. “It’s criminal background checks, a CPS background check , their criminal background check goes through the FBI, so we check state, national, everything,” Robertson said. “There’s also reference checks. If a person goes through that process and is screened and accepted for training, we tell them this is the time that you consider whether CASA is a good fit for you and we consider if you’re a good fit for us. It’s for few. It’s not for everyone and it’s pretty rigorous, but the work that can be done is amazing.” CASA volunteer Beverly Woodlock found the job challenging, but worth it. “I wanted an opportunity to be able to serve children that were in need The Journey Through Grief Bereavement Support Group COOKE COUNTY – Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke & Fannin Counties is offering a new focused bereavement support group in Cooke County starting June 16, 2016. The weekly support group will meet every Thursday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for six weeks. Each week the group will discuss topics such as “surviving the fog” and “dealing with endless questions”. Jerry Huggins will lead the discussions. The group will meet at the Cooke County Home Hospice office at 316 S. Chestnut in Gainesville, TX. Jerry Huggins, Home Hospice Spiritual Coordinator said, “Experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one is a normal part of life’s journey. However, it can become an overwhelming enemy that can be harmful physically, and emotionally. There is no magic pill or quick fix for this journey of grief, but sharing your journey with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one, can make it easier. Come and join us in this six-week session on dealing with this journey through grief.” Each week, June 16, 23 and 30 and July 7, 14 and 21 the group will meet and help each other navigate grief issues, provide support, and work together on topics such as “getting through all the firsts” and “finding the ‘new normal”. You can attend all six support groups or just one if you choose. We hope to see you there! Home Hospice of Grayson, Cooke & Fannin Counties is the only local non-profit 501(c)3 hospice organization, founded in 1982, dedicated to providing the best quality of life for patients, their families, because of their family’s circumstances and just to be of service,” Woodlock said. “I’ve followed two cases in my 2 ½ years as a volunteer. They had, by my assessment, a positive resolve. It was difficult at times to insert yourself into someone else’s life and getting accustomed to be able to do that, but it made it rewarding to think that you were looking out for these children who had no other voice.” Volunteers go through 33 hours of training and three hours of work observation and then are sworn in by a judge as an official court appointed special advocate. CASA North Texas’ next training will start June 29, 2016. Robertson said volunteers need only “the ability to be objective, the compassion and the time, and we take care of the training.” and caregivers. If you’d like to get information about one on one counseling please contact Jerryd Wallace at 903-868-9315. If you would like to register for the Journey Through Grief support group or get information about any of the programs offered by Home Hospice, please contact Paula Britain at 940-665-9891 or visit our website at http:// www.homehospice.org TIMBER CREEK SHOOTING RANGE and RED RIVER WEST, LLC LICENSE TO CARRY CLASSES INSTRUCTORS: Jim Colwell & Ken Stormer TO REGISTER: Debbie Sicking 940-284-3200 Class Cost: $65.00 (INCLUDES RANGE FEE) Indoor Classroom Enclosed Shoothouse For more details: www.rrfwest.com K-9 KLIPS & KENNELS Plan NOW for your Pets Summer Retreat, like you have planned your Vacation, in our Air Conditioned Facility! 7450 E. Hwy 82, Gainesville (940) 665-9466 • (940) 665-8500 Hours: M-F 7:30 am - 6 pm, Sat & Sun 9 - 9:30 am & 5 - 5:30 pm Lindsay ISD is accepting applications for Transfer Students for the 2016-17 school year NO TRANSFER FEES Oscar Colorado [email protected] (940) 372-6223 Donde El Regateo Se Acabo Requisitos para prestamo bancario: x Pasaporte Vigente o ID/DL de Los Estados Unidos. x ITIN x Prueba de Domicilio o Recibo de Luz o Recibo de Gas o Recibo de Cable o Recibo de Internet o Recibo de Telefono o Recibo de Agua Prueba de Ingresos. Applications are available online at www.lindsayisd.org Call 940-668-8923 x103 for more information Excellence in Academics, Athletics and Extracurricular o 2 Ultimos Talones de Cheques (quincenales) o 4 Ultimos Talones de cheques (Semanales) o 3 Meses de Estados de cuenta 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. 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 15, 2016 3 Area Obituaries Pal Hildebrand Services Funeral services for Pal Bentley Hildebrand, 60, of Gainesville, are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Yeager officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Mr. Hildebrand passed away June 12, 2016 in Gainesville. History Pal was born June 24, 1955 in Gainesville to Charlie Thomas and Palma Gene (Purgason) Hildebrand. He graduated from Gainesville High School in 1973 and was a member of First United Methodist Church, where he sung in the choir. Pal also sung in quartets with mother, father, and brother. He was employed for 17 years with Gulf Oil Company and was most recently a selfemployed carpenter. Survivors Survivors include: parents Charlie and Palma Hildebrand of Gainesville; daughters: Misty Dawn Wolfe of Gainesville and Krysta Paige Hildebrand of Bowie, and their mother Kenna Hildebrand; brother Kent Hildebrand and wife Linda of Chouteau, OK; and four grandchildren: Lexie, Braylon, Brynlee, and Carter Grace. Serving as pallbearers are: Danny Turbeville, Mike Wigington, R.D. Purgason, Ken Purgason, Marty Grissom, and Carl Clark. Donations Memorial contributions may be made to: First United Methodist Church – Gainesville, TX or Home Hospice of Cooke County. You may sign the online register at www.geojcarroll. com. Mary Lena Woody Services Former Gainesville resident Mary Lena Woody, 81, passed away June 13, 2016 at her residence in Vernon, Texas. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15th at Fairview Cemetery with grandson, Rev. Craig Woody officiating. A visitation will be held at Meador Funeral Home in Gainesville Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. History She was born to Floyd C. and Lois Lucille (Buie) Griffin on January 6, 1935 in Grand Saline, Texas. Mary taught for Lindsay ISD for over 29 years until retiring. She was a member of First Baptist Church Gainesville, Beta Sigma Phi, Delta Kappa Gama, TSTA and NEA. Survivors Survivors include daughter, Lois Patrick of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Cheryl Woody of Vernon; grandsons, Brian Patrick and wife, Kelley, Kevin Patrick, Clay Woody, Tony Patrick and girlfriend, Lindsey and Craig Woody and wife, Katie and greatgrandchildren, Chloe, Sean and Serenity Patrick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Grant Woody and her parents. To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. Byron Lee Canaday Services Funeral services for Byron Lee Canaday, 92, of Gainesville, are set for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Era Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM History Byron was born December 13, 1923 in Era to George Lee and Katherine (Roberson) Canaday. He passed away on June 11, 2016 in Denton. He graduated from Era High School where he played quarterback for the Era Hornets. This is where he received his nickname Pee-Wee. He attended college at the University of Texas Arlington, later receiving his Bachelor’s from North Texas State University in Denton. Byron was a bomber pilot in the United States Air Force, serving in Burma, China and India (BCI) during World War II. After he returned from the war, he later started working for National Supply as a light machine shop foreman for 31 years. This is where he met the love of his life, Laura Frances Beam. They married June 15, 1957 in Fort Worth. Survivors Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Laura of Gainesville; son Kenneth Lee Canaday of Arlington; daughter Cheryl Brooks and her husband Doug of Callisburg; grandson Logan Brooks; sister-in-law Sue Mitchell of Gainesville; sister-in-law Gladys Beam of Leon, OK.; sister-in-law Mozell Beam of Gainesville; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. SUPPORTING TEXAS-SIZED DREAMS FOR 100 YEARS we put STOCK in your BIG DREAMS Financing your piece of Texas LoneStarAgCredit.com 940.566.1626 Financing for: • Recreational Property • Farms and Ranches • Livestock • Operating Capital • Equipment • Agribusiness • Rural Homes Denton Credit Office | 3905 Morse Street | Denton, Texas 76208 He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter Karon Kay. Byron was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and caring friend to everyone. He will be greatly missed. Donations Memorial contributions may be made to the Era Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 103, Era, Texas 76238, or to the Standford House. You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll. com. Willie Joe Reed, Sr. Services A Funeral Service celebrating the life of Willie Joe Reed, Sr., 78, will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Meador Funeral Home Chapel, Whitesboro, Texas, with Rev. Billy Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Macomb Cemetery. Family and friends will be received at Meador Funeral Home, Friday, June 10, 2016, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on June 8, 2016, in Euless, Texas. He was born to Thomas and Mary Reed on September 11, 1937. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Virginia Reed. Willie was a master shade tree mechanic before there was such thing as a certified mechanic and often was found passing his knowledge to his children, friends and co-workers. He was a witty merit badge counselor for Boy Scout Troop #161. He was a dedicated softball coach and board member for Euless Girls Softball Association. He loved to fish and hunt, collect coins, diecast cars and trains. He was passionate about the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and old westerns and John Wayne. Survivors He is survived by his children, Willie & Bridget Reed; Debbie & Ernest Torres; Doris & Melvin Pope; Kay & Kevin Enos, and Barbara Walters; brother, Bobby & Mary Reed; sisters, Nancy Jonas and Bonnie Jonas. He had 24 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and was anxiously waiting on the arrival of a 4th additional great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Reed; wife, Virginia Reed; son, Lloyd Riley; granddaughter, Lisa Riley; brother, J.T. Reed; sisters, Lillian Howard, Ruth McCoy, Ona Mae Garland and Mable Brister, as well as numerous beloved family members. Donations Floral Tributes may be ordered at Plano Florist, (972) 599-0086. To sign the online registry, please go to: www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. Peggy Louise Andrews Services Gainesville resident Peggy Louise Andrews, 69, passed away June 7, 2016 at Texoma Medical Center. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 10th at Meador Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery with Rev. Bill Black officiating. Wesley Andrews, Clayton Andrews, Zachary Andrews, Christopher Parker, Shawn Cartwright and Aaron Martindale will serve as pallbearers. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. History She was born to John Elzie and Lois Louise (Eakins) Cartwright on July 18, 1946 in Rubottom, Oklahoma. Peggy was a 1964 graduate of Valley View High School. That same year she married Ervin Lee “Abe” Andrews on June 6th. She worked at O’Reilly’s for 15 years. Peggy loved dirt track racing. Survivors Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Crystal Andrews of Valley View and Terry and Stephanie Andrews of Collinsville; brother and sisterin-law, James and Carylene Cartwright of Thackerville, OK; grandchildren, Wesley Andrews and wife, Kierstan, Clayton Andrews and Zachary Andrews; step-grandchildren, Jessi Parker and fiance, Aaron Martindale and Christopher Parker and fiance, Brittany Hays; greatgranddaughters, Kaigen Kelso and Brooklynn Parker and great-grandson onthe-way, Weston Andrews. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brothers, Frank and Jimmy Cartwright. To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. JoAnn Barrett Jewell Services Former Whitesboro resident and educator, JoAnn Barrett Jewell, age 78, died peacefully Tuesday, June 7, in Hillsboro, Kansas. The family will receive friends at Meador Funeral Home, Saturday, June 11th between 3:30-5:00 pm. A Private Graveside for family will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Ken Hildebrand officiating. Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, Texas is in charge of arrangements. History JoAnn was born July 7, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Helen Ford Barrett and Joseph Arthur Barrett. She was raised in Greenville, Texas, where she graduated from Greenville High School in 1955. She graduated from East Texas University in 1959 after also attending North Texas and Texas A&M. She married the love of her life, Robert Jewell, on May 31, 1958 in Greenville, Texas. Their marriage began a life-long partnership that took them numerous places around the world, finally settling in Whitesboro in 1975. Together they operated the Jewell Ranch until their retirement in 2014. In September 2015, she and Robert moved to Hillsboro, Kansas to be closer to family. JoAnn and Bob started their 58 years together in College Station, Texas while he finished school at Texas A&M. She worked in the chemistry lab as an assistant by day and typed Bob’s senior petroleum engineering thesis by night. Following graduation, they moved to Pauls Valley, OK where their daughter, Janet, was (Continued on Page 7) 4 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 15, 2016 Opinions Mark Shields History Is Watching By Mark Shields On Nov. 30, 1967, I stood in the caucus room of what is now called the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill and heard Sen. Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota announce that he would indeed challenge the renomination of Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson. His issue was the U.S. war in Vietnam. “I am concerned that the administration seems to have set no limit to the price which it is willing to pay for a military victory,” he said, and he sup- ported “an honorable, rational and political solution” to the war. To McCarthy’s underdog, long-shot cause came thousands of young people who volunteered in New Hampshire and Wisconsin and were willing to shave their beards and cut their shoulder-length hair -- to be “clean for Gene.” On March 12, 1968, McCarthy shocked the political world by winning 42 percent of the New Hampshire primary vote to LBJ’s 49 percent. Four days later, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy of New York, himself an opponent of the U.S. war in Vietnam (and for whom I proudly worked in that campaign), entered the presidential race, and 15 days later, President Johnson announced that he would not seek renomination. McCarthy, even his severest critics acknowledged, was a man of the mind. He rationed praise, and his wit was often cutting. He generally inspired more admiration than affection. But make no mistake about it: Eugene McCarthy was a man whose courage would change American history and the way Americans nominate their presidents. The parallels to 2016 and to Democratic challenger Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont are unambiguous. The long-shot underdog, whose candidacy was immediately written off by all the wiseguys and the smart money -his cause income inequality and an indictment of a system rigged to further benefit the already rich and powerful -- was a definite political loser, he a candidate who can inspire thousands of mostly younger people to dedicate their time, talents and energy, along with their small bills and loose change. Sanders has moved the public debate and the Democratic Party, as well as the party’s all-but-certain nominee, to the populist left in backing a $15-an-hour federal minimum wage, encouraging tougher policing of Wall Street, withering criticism of free trade agreements and opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline. But in 1968, after Vice President Hubert Humphrey -- who, for fear of losing, had deliberately avoided competing in any state primaries against either Gene McCarthy or (before he was assassinated June 4) Bobby Kennedy -- was nominated at the tumultuous and bloody Chicago convention, McCarthy did not immediately support his fellow Minnesotan against the Republican ticket of Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew. Humphrey, after distancing himself from Johnson on Vietnam in a nationally televised Sept. 30 speech, came from 15 points behind to close the gap. Still, McCarthy, who had such special standing with anti-war voters, would not publicly support Humphrey until six days before the election, which the Democrat lost nationally by just 511,000 votes. Would McCarthy’s all-out endorsement have made the difference? Probably. The race was that close. America almost certainly would have been spared seven more years of war and 22,767 American deaths in Vietnam. The nation would not have endured the hemorrhaging of national confidence and trust inflicted by the criminality of Watergate and the forced resignations of the president and vice president to escape prison time for their criminal of- fenses. The betting here is that Bernie Sanders, unlike Gene McCarthy, will meet the fall challenge in 2016 and that Sanders will go all out to energize those millions who “feel the Bern” to join the Democratic effort. History may well hang in the balance. Copyright 2016 Mark Shields Distributed By Creators. Com Letters 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. To the Editor, I receive a lot of updates and weekly news from Senate Committees; this is an excerpt from the Senate Committee on Property Tax Reform. The headline is Local Officials Are Responsible for Property Tax Hikes; the speaker is Tarrant County’s Tax Assessor Ron White. This public servant places the property tax blame where rightly it belongs not on the C.T.A... Below is his testimony in its entirety before The Senate Committee on Property Tax Reform April 27, 2016. I think everybody recognizes that the issues before this committee are enormous in their importance. Texans are tired of dealing with ever- rising property taxes with no end in sight. Believe me, I hear from taxpayers all the time. It’s important to remember what got us to this point. The system is designed so that the local elected body determines the taxes we pay, designed so that elected officials – not an unelected appraisal district- make that determination. The ugly truth is that is exactly how it works. Local elected officials know the value before they set the tax rate. The amount of property taxes we pay has always been within their control. The problem is when the state created cen- tral appraisal districts; it also created a convenient scapegoat. Almost immediately, local governments began convincing people- conditioning taxpayers to believethat value, not tax rates, was the problem. Today, almost everybody believes that if their property value goes up, then their property taxes will automatically go up. Nothing could be further from the truth. Some local elected officials are good people who want to do the right thing for their constituents, but many of them have also fallen victim to the myth. Many seem to believe that if they vote to keep the tax rate the same as the year before and values go up, then they haven’t really voted for a tax increase, but the truth is they have. It’s time to drop the veil that has covered who really controls property taxes. The local governments control it and have always controlled it. Elected bodies should not be allowed to hide behind their appraisal districts. This is particularly true of elected bodies who vote to keep their tax rate the same year after year while rising values produce a windfall of taxes that is rarely shared with taxpayers in any meaningful way. One proposal I hope this committee will seriously consider is to create a system that requires that when values go up, tax rates automatically go down a commensurate level. Then, if the local body needs more revenue, they have to vote to increase the tax rate to pay for it. This would put the focus where it belongs and put accountability where it belongs: on the people’s elected representatives. For too long, local governments have conditioned the public to believe that higher values will raise taxes automatically. It is and has always been a myth. There is nothing automatic about tax increases. Local elected bodies have always had the power to lower their rates and slow the growth of government. Instead, they chose to spend the windfall that came from higher values. It’s time to provide accountability that has been lacking for decades. This committee will be looking at all facets of the property tax system. That’s good. You will be looking at the appraisal side and the collection side. That’s good. But ever rising property values is only one component of the problem, Mr. Chairman. The larger issue is tax rates. I for one fell into the conditioning myth, and blamed the appraisal side, the real blame lies with the elected officials. When it’s time for them to be reelected we need to know if they are going too continue on the same path and raise the tax rate, are they going to vote to lower the tax rate. Ken Arterbury Whitesboro To the Editor, Is anyone else other than me sick and tired of the road congestion at I-35 & Hwy 82 ever since they rebuilt the intersection and removed the two clover-leaves? It was a serious mistake to remove the two clover-leaves turns that were used to turn off westbound Hwy 82 to get onto I-35 southbound and from northbound I-35 to go westbound on Hwy 82. I brought this issue up the TxDOT when the new roadways were being built and was told to just wait until it’s finished and see how good it works. I dropped the issue until the construction was completed and then contacted TxDOT again about the congestion caused by shutting down westbound and eastbound traffic on Hwy 82 to no avail. A few months ago I was contacted by email to attend a discussion about the proposed loop around Gainesville from Hwy 82 to I-35. I asked about bringing up reinstalling the two cloverleaves and was told to bring my ideas to the meeting. I attended the meeting and brought along pictures of the congestion and a map of reinstalling the two cloverleaves. My idea was to remove the new turnaround on the north side of Hwy 82 so the two clover-leaves could be rebuilt to help the flow of traffic on southbound I-35 and westbound Hwy 82. Once the meeting was opened up to questions I brought up the clover-leaves idea and was immediately shot down about discussing my concerns by the lady directing the Q & A session. I was told this meeting was about the proposed loop and their answer to the congestion is to make two left turn lanes from westbound 82 to go southbound I-35, which still stops the eastbound Hwy 82 traffic. We were also told that the new proposed loop from Hwy 82 to southbound I-35 is projected to be 13 years if everything goes as planned. As a citizen of Cooke County do you really want to wait 13 years to see if the new loop will ease congestion on Hwy 82 because Current U.S. Debt $19,225,782,197,209.12 Debt watch The estimated population of the United States is 323,149,214 so each citizen’s share of this debt is $59,495.06. The National Debt has continued to increase an average of $2.34 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 June 13, 2016. they took out the two clover-leaves? If enough citizens will contact TxDOT and complain about the congestion at Hwy 82 & I-35 and demand the two clover-leaves be rebuilt to ease the congestion I think it will make a difference. One voice can be ignored easily, but if TxDOT is flooded with complaints, maybe this issue of congestion can be revisited and fixed or be ready to live with constant road congestion at Hwy 82 & I-35 that is only going to get worse as more traffic comes to Cooke County. Mark Westbrook Gainesville To the Editor, Republican and Democrat parties have brought about the dilemma which each – in its own self-serving way – is facing in this 2016 Presidential election. Voter tolerance of their “business as usual” representatives has apparently reached its peak. Whether or not the Republican Party electors heed the popular vote and select Donald Trump as the Party’s Presidential candidate, he is forcing our politicians to re- think their strategies and to face angry American voters whose voices they have too long ignored. Both Republican and Democrat party leaders and their loyalists are apparently surprised at --and guarded in how to respond to – voter reaction to candidate Trump. To overcome the open hostility of Republican Party leaders, the Party’s electors, and special interest groups, candidate Trump must convince them that: (1) voters are ready are ready for a non-lawyer, nonWashington insider who can stabilize our economy and protect America from terrorists, and (2) will be a viable candidate against Hillary Clinton’s appeal to our younger female voters and her potential vulnerability to accusations of e-mail “indiscretions.” As the most powerful political figure in today’s world, the President of the United States must be able to win and keep the respect of world leaders, but never forget his/her obligation to support the Constitution of the United States and its guarantees of protection for American citizens. Shirley J. Newton Gainesville 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. 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Pecan Street Gainesville, Texas 76240 or e-mail letters to: [email protected] www.TheWeeklyNewsCC.com Fax: 940.665.2162 The Weekly News June 15, 2016 5 Cooke County Sheriff Logs Incident Reports Gotta love a good combo George Bryant, Agent 820 E California Street Gainesville, TX 76240 Bus: 940-665-4281 [email protected] … especially when it saves you money. I can help you save an average of $596*. Talk to me about combining your renters and auto insurance today. Get to a better State . Get State Farm. CALL ME TODAY. ® *Average annual per household savings based on a 2015 national survey of new policyholders who reported savings by switching to State Farm. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL XXXXXXX 1201143 COOKE COUNTY – The following incidents were reported to the Cooke County Sheriff’s Office. Stephanie Leigh Harrell reported interference with an emergency request for assistance in the 40 block of Lakeline Drive. Resisting arrest, search or transport was reported in the 400 block of FM 3164. Elyata Anita Guest reported criminal mischief less than $100 in the 7000 block of W. FM 922. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported on Interstate 35. James Long reported theft of property equal to or less than $30,000 in the 500 block of CR 133. Michelle Lynn Myers reported burglary of a habitation in the 200 block of CR 191. Possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams was reported in the 100 block of CR 2125. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 100 block of CR 2125. Driving while intoxicated was reported at S. Hill Street and William Street. Possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram was reported on NB Interstate 35. Debra Pierce reported theft of property equal to or less than $750 in the 700 block of CR 211. “Maybe this year will be the year” Impersonating a public servant was reported on Cumberland Road. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces, prohibited Substance/item in a correctional facility, tamper/ fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, and manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance equal to or less than 200 grams were reported on the N. Interstate 35 Service Road. Arrest Logs Jamie Arthur Duke, 22, possession of marijuana. Travis Wayne Reynolds, 38, theft of property. Chasity Ann Reynolds, 32, burglary of a habitation. Jesus Rojas, 19, driving while license invalid. Gary Shawn Newsom, 47, driving while license invalid. Brady Zane Butler, 30, possession of a dangerous drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, no driver’s license – resident in TX for over 30 days, fail to maintain financial responsibility, display expired registration. Amy Lynn Bernoski, 41, possession of a controlled substance, possession or delivery of drug paraphernalia. Devon James Fry, Jr., 25, possession of marijuana. Kevin Douglas Rowland, 26, violation of protective order. Nathan Dale Garrett, 30, evading arrest/detention with vehicle, fail to identify a fugitive intent to give false information, evading arrest/detention, possession of a controlled substance, engaging in organized criminal activity. Candice Hill, 31, fail to identify a fugitive intent to give false information, evading arrest/detention, criminal mischief, driving while license invalid. Kara Nicole Martin, 27, MTW – possession of a controlled substance. Austin Lane Cheatham, 19, MTP – burglary of a building. Jae Nikko Jackson, 32, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance, tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, prohibited substance/item in a correctional facility, possession of marijuana. Damion Lee Kelley, 19, probation violation – theft of property. Alejandro Toro Villanueva, Jr., 21, driving while license invalid, operate unregistered motor vehicle. Lindsay Renee Wooster, 32, organized retail theft. James William Gilbreath, 54, driving while intoxicated. Michael David Northcutt, 30, possession of a controlled substance, driving while license invalid. Randle Terrell Catron, 59, no driver’s license, expired motor vehicle registration. Jack Walker Canada, 36, assault and battery of police, burglary. 235th District Court Cases Filed, Decided COOKE COUNTY – The following cases were filed and decided in the 235th District Court. Cases Filed Deutsche Bank National et al vs. Brian Cogbill and Penny Cogbill – real property. Lamar G. Blakely vs. Gayla Beth Blakely – divorce. Kimberly Jo Duvall vs. Richard Eric Duvall – divorce. Cases Decided Era ISD vs. Duane D. Thiesen – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Pilot Point Independent School District vs. Tom Falkavage et al – default judgments. Pilot Point ISD vs. Vericrest Financial, Inc. FDBA Cit Group/Sales Financing, Inc. et al – default judgments. Pilot Point Independent School District vs. James W. Denison A/K/A James Denison et al – agreed judgments. Cooke County et al vs. Norman Phillips A/K/A Norman W. Phillips and Pat Phillips, A/K/A Patsy A. Phillips – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Era Independent School District vs. New Century Home Equity Loan Trust – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Cooke County et al vs. Larry Broadwell – non- suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Victor M. Amaro vs. Palmira Amaro – dismissed. David Anthony Salinas vs. Brandy Marie Salinas – dismissed. Dustin Zane Slover vs. Krista Renee Slover – divorce. First State Bank vs. Ward H. Ferch – non-suited or dismissed by plaintiff. Kayla Daniel Nordmark vs. Alan Gilbert Nordmark – divorce. American Express Centurion Bank vs. Marcia Scarbrough – dismissed. Emily Ann Fette, Applicant vs. Blake Thomas Orona – protective orders. Sentences Issued for Felony Indictments Maybe this year will be the year that we get enough rain Maybe this year will be the year that we get enough rain Maybe this year will be the year that we don’t get too much rain Maybe this year will be the year that we don’t get too much rain Maybe this year the crop won’t burn up in the August sun Maybe this year the crop won’t burn up in the August sun Maybe this year there won’t be an early frost Maybe this year there won’t be an early frost Maybe this year we won’t break down in the middle of harvest Maybe this year we won’t break down in the middle of harvest Maybe this year we’ll get a decent price for the crop Maybe this year we’ll get a decent price for the crop Maybe this year will be the year Maybe this year will be the year Muenster State Bank Hometown People Hometown Spirit Hometown People Hometown Spirit 201 N. Main St., Muenster 1601 W. Hwy 82, Gainesville 940/759-2257 HPHS 40 © Gary Michaels Online 940/665-7900 COOKE COUNTY – The following sentences were issued for felony indictments and filed in the 235th District Court. Oscar Aleman, 23, pleaded guilty to the second degree felony offense of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Dec. 13, 2014 and was sentenced to 2 years in a state jail facility and court costs. Oscar Aleman, 23, pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of driving while intoxicated for the third time or more Mar. 26, 2016 and was sentenced to 5 years in a state jail facility and court costs. K-Lee Deanna Rae Boaz, 22, pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of hindering apprehension or prosecution Apr. 10, 2015 and was sentenced to 10 years in a state jail facility, a $500 fine and court costs. Ricky Lawayne Govan, 30, pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of injury to a child Mar. 17, 2014 and was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in a state jail facility, a $250 fine and court costs. Tye Aaron Head, 28, pleaded guilty to the first degree felony offense of SMILE IN STYLE THIS SUMMER Come for a FREE consultation at 1219 E. California St. ~ Gainesville, TX 76240 940-665-9715 x All insurance accepted including Medicaid x No Interest Financing x Flexible Payment Plans engaging in organized criminal activity – theft Dec. 9, 2014 but was convicted of a lesser charge and was sentenced to 15 years in a state jail facility and court costs. Tye Aaron Head, 28, pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of evading arrest using a motor vehicle Jan. 29, 2015 and was sentenced to 5 years in a state jail facility and court costs. Philip Edward Carter, Jr., 44, pleaded guilty to the third degree felony offense of injury to an elderly Apr. 13, 2015 and was sentenced to 4 years probation, a $5,000 fine and court costs. Christina Marie Davis, 26, pleaded guilty to the state jail felony offense of possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram Sept. 1, 2015 and was sentenced to 6 months in a state jail facility and court costs. Christopher William Conner, 36, pleaded guilty to the state jail felony offense of evading arrest or detention with a previous conviction May 5, 3016 and was sentenced to 6 months in a state jail facility and court costs. 6 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 15, 2016 Gainesville Police Receive Reports GAINESVILLE – The following reports were received by the Gainesville Police Department. Public intoxication was reported in the 400 block of N. Grand Avenue. Ana M. Tiffner reported criminal mischief equal to or less than $750 in the 1900 block of Tulane Street. Manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance equal to or less than 200 grams was reported in the 100 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 900 block of N. Interstate 35. Conrada A. Felix reported theft of property less than $100 in the 1500 block of Black Hill Drive. Josephine M. Barnes reported a terroristic threat causing fear of serious bodily injury in the 1000 block of Bella Vista Drive. Kristy L. Craig reported burglary of a vehicle in the 4300 block of N. Interstate 35. Walmart Supercenter reported organized retail theft less than $100 in the 1800 block of Lawrence Street. Raymond F. Haynie reported burglary of a habitation in the 1000 block of Bella Vista Drive. Possession of a controlled substance equal to or less than 4 grams was reported in the 700 block of S. Weaver Street. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported in the 300 block of N. Dixon Street. Emilio S. Gutierrez reported theft of property equal to or less than $30,000 in the 1500 block of Lindsay Street. James W. Gordon reported theft of property equal to or less than $750 in the 1200 block of Magnolia Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 1400 block of W. Highway 82. Elyata A. Guest reported harassment in the 1300 block of N. Weaver Street. Macy L. Perry credit card or debit card abuse in the 1100 block of Rosedale Drive. Colten I. Jackson reported an accident causing damage to a vehicle in the 4800 block of E. Highway 82. Possession of a controlled substance less than 28 grams was reported in the 400 block of Hillside Drive. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 1400 block of S. Grand Avenue. Rene Garcia reported burglary of a vehicle and theft of a firearm in the 1700 block of N. Interstate 35. Walter A. Starling reported burglary of a habitation in the 1300 block of Lanius Street. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported in the 300 block of W. Broadway Street. Evading arrest/detention and fail to identify giving false/fictitious information were reported in the 700 block of S. Weaver Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 1400 block of N. Clements Street. Possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces was reported in the 100 block of N. Grand Avenue. Skylier M. Price reported burglary of a habitation in the 2000 block of N. Interstate 35. Vicky L. Tuggle reported burglary of a vehicle in the 1000 block of Aspen Road. Possession of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 800 block of N. Interstate 35. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 1300 block of Oneal Street. Fail to identify a fugitive/ intent to give false information was reported in the 1500 block of N. Grand Avenue. Possession of dangerous drug was reported in the 500 block of S. Weaver Street. Driving with an invalid license was reported in the 600 block of N. Taylor Street. Naomi C. Valdovinos reported criminal mischief equal to or less than $750 in the 800 block of N. Clements Street. Possession of a controlled substance less than 1 gram was reported in the 3000 Arrest Made for Aggravated Assault GAINESVILLE – Andre Dwaine Barnes, 31, was arrested in Oklahoma on or about June 2, 2016 on an outstanding warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. This arrest stemmed from an incident that occurred on October 6, 2015 in Gainesville. On October 6, 2015 around 8:35 p.m., Officers responded to the 700 block of South Howeth Street in reference to shots fired. The investigation indicated the victim, Antonio De- shon Price, 42, had gone to the residence and a verbal argument began. Barnes displayed a semi-automatic pistol and Price entered his vehicle to leave the scene. As he was driving away, Price stated her heard several shots being fired and realized Barnes was shooting at him. Price’s vehicle did sustain damage from bullets striking the vehicle. Price was not injured in the incident. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Gainesville Police Department by calling (940) 668-7777, or through Facebook at Facebook.com/ GTPolice. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Crimes Tip Hotline at (940) 612-0000. It is important to note that a complaint, arrest, or indictment should not be considered as evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Rock Hill Armorer, LLC James Whitt Gunsmith Sales & Repair Cell: 940-736-5049 • Shop: 940-735-9310 2548 CR 310 • Muenster, TX 76252 Email: [email protected] block of E. Highway 82. A violation of curfew ordinance was reported in the 300 block of Hird Street. 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JoAnn always supported Bob in his career and worked to make their dream of returning to the family Whitesboro homestead one day. They fulfilled their lifelong dream and loved every day together. Public service was a prominent part of JoAnn’s life. She was an active community volunteer and supporter of various local organizations all benefiting children and those in need including FUMC, Whitesboro School Education Foundation, Prison Ministry, Boy Scouts, Meals on Wheels, and many more. She lived her life to serve others. In 1986, she opened the Children’s Tree Learning Center in Whitesboro as director and teacher to area wide children for sixteen years. Prior to Children’s Tree, she taught public school to children ages elementary through senior high in various locations including Whitesboro students. She was the recipient of the “Citizen of the Year” award given by the Whitesboro Chamber of Commerce in 1989, and honored as the Grayson County “Citizen of the Year” in 2000. Survivors JoAnn is survived by her husband, Robert, and her children: Janet Jewell Whisenhunt (Randy) of Hillsboro, Kansas, Jeff Jewell (Kristy) of Northville, Michigan; five grandchildren: Julie Ford (Tony), Jennifer Whisenhunt, William Jewell, Robert Jewell and Thomas Jewell; two great-grandchildren: James Ford and Joseph Ford; her beloved friends Mary and Jim McDowell and family, and many friends whom she loved dearly. Donations Memorials may be made in JoAnn’s name to First United Methodist Church, Whitesboro, Texas. To sign the online registry, please go to: www.meadorfuneralhomes.com. Michael Leroy Eckart Services Mass of Christian Burial for Michael Leroy Eckart, age 59 of Denton is set for 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ken Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary and vigil will be held at 5:30 PM, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the funeral home in Muenster. Arrangements are under the direction of Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. Mr. Eckart died Sunday, June 5, 2016. History One of eleven children, Michael was born June 13, 1956 to James John and Angeline Christina (Walterscheid) Eckart. Michael was a resident of Denton State School for 52 years and left behind many loving caregivers and friends. Survivors Michael is survived by his sisters: Mary Ann Koesler of Muenster, Betty Simmel of Muenster, Agnes and husband, Bernard Hesse of Muenster, Rose and Bill Black of Myra, and Dolores and husband, Dale Hofbauer of Muenster; brothers: James Eckart of Myra, Don Eckart of Muenster, John and wife, Mary Eckart of Mead, Washington, and Steve Eckart of Denton; sister-in-law, Gerri Eckart of Lindsay; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: James John and Angeline Christina (Walterscheid) Eckart, brother, Jerry Eckart, and brother-in-law, Alfons Koesler. Pallbearers are: Neil Hesse, Ken Hesse, Danny Black, Jason Hofbauer, Stephen Hofbauer, Max Koesler, Joe Koesler, Paul Black, and Michael Eckart. Keith Hess Services Mass of Christian Burial for Keith Hess, age 58 of Saint Jo was held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ken Robinson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Scott Funeral Home. A Rosary and Vigil was held at 7:30 PM Friday, June 3, 2016 at the funeral home. Mr. Hess died Wednesday June 1, 2016. History Keith Theodore Hess was the youngest of eight children born to the Ed and Lucy (Fuhrmann) Hess on November 23, 1957. He is survived by: son, Travis Hess of Denton, two grandchildren: Hayleigh and Brooklyn Hess; his extended children: Jeff and Joey Hale, and Jordan and Josh Hellman; sisters: Joann Berend of Friona Texas, Carol Henscheid and her husband Terry Wimmer of Muenster, Evelyn “Cotton” Evans and her husband, Paul of Tyler; brothers: Lee Roy and his wife, Colleen Hess of Westlake Texas, and Terry and his wife, Sharon Hess of Valley View. He is also survived by a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Lucy (Fuhrmann) Hess, sister, Marilyn Stoffels, brother, Richard Hess and his wife, Helen Mae, nephews: Derek Hess and Dean Swirczynski, niece, Dea Swirczynski, and brothers-in-law: Lee Roy Berend and Ted Henscheid. Keith was a member of Sacred Heart Church and attended Sacred Heart Schools. His proudest moment was when his son Travis was born on June 30, 1983. In the early days, Keith worked in the oil fields as a roughneck for Felderhoff Drilling Company. After the downturn in drilling in 1984, he began building pool decks along with Lee Roy Hess and Chris Cagle in the company they named “H & H Pool Decks.” In 1995, Keith left the hustle and bustle of the city to travel the country until he ended up back home. Survivors Keith loved more than anything being with his family at his mom’s farm, hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking out for his son and grandchildren. The family has many fond memories of Keith. He will be always remembered and never forgotten. Pallbearers were: Travis Hess, Joey Hale, Eric Hess, Darrel Swirczynski, Terry Hess, and Lee Roy Hess. Barbara Jo Balthrop Services Funeral services for Barbara Jo Balthrop, 70, of Gainesville, are set for 3:00 PM Friday June 10, 2016 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosston Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday, June 9, 2016 from 6:00 8:00 PM. History Barbara was born on December 6, 1945 to Gertrude and Lonnie Holt. She passed away on June 5, 2016. She married W. Dwaine Balthrop on January 26, 1964. Survivors She is survived by her sister Alice Scott; sister-in-law Charlene Holt; daughter Nancy Rogers; son Bobby Balthrop and his wife Suzie; daughter Betty Brumme and her husband Robert; 8 granchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother Bill Holt; brother Wallace Holt; and sister Wanda Scott. You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll. com. NTMC Auxiliary Buys Bilirubin Machine For Women’s Center GAINESVILLE - The Women’s Center at North Texas Medical Center delivers 350 babies on average each year. All of the babies have one thing in common- they will go through a series of tests to make sure that they are healthy and ready to go home with their proud parents. One of those tests is the bilirubin test. Traditionally this test is done through a heel stick performed on the baby and collects blood that is used for a lab test. However, for several years NTMC has had a machine that performed this test non-invasively. No heel sticks, no lab tests, no delay in results. When it was time to retire that machine no one was looking forward to returning to the heel stick method. The NTMC Auxiliary agreed that this was not best for our tiny patients and purchased a new Drager Billirubin machine for the Women’s Center at a cost of $7200. The Drager Billirubin machine can check a baby’s bilirubin level in less than 15 seconds by simply touching the machine to the baby’s head or chest. The machine is the size of a cordless phone, is portable, and is very easy for the nursery staff to use. Diedra Wolzen, RN in the women’s center states “This machine is quick and is the latest technology. It is the same machine that large hospitals use. It doesn’t hurt the babies and we get instant results. This means that we can offer quicker intervention, if necessary.” The Women’s Center at NTMC is ecstatic and very thankful to the NTMC Auxiliary for purchasing this machine. They are proud to be offering their patients the latest technology and to not have to stick the babies’ heels for this test. Purchasing equipment is one of the many ways that the NTMC Auxiliary supports the hospital and community. They also provide scholarships, serve in various departments throughout the hospital, and participate in community activities. If you have any questions about the NTMC Auxiliary or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the hospital, please contact Kristi Rigsby at 940-612-8607 or visit ntmconline.net. WRITTEN & COMPOSED BY DIRECTED BY JASON ROBERT BROWN THOM TALBOTT 8 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 15, 2016 Annual HUGS for Home Hospice Called a Success COOKE COUNTY - On June 3, 2016 the community came together to support Home Hospice of Cooke County at the 2nd Annual HUGS for Home Hospice dinner and auction! The event included live and silent auctions, entertainment performed by TIMELESS as well as a delicious meal catered by Rohmer’s in Muenster Texas. The mix & mingle started at 5:30pm with appetizers and a sneak peek of the auction items. Dinner was served at 6:30pm with the live auction following. The theme this year was “Having A Ball”. It was held in the Gainesville Civic Center which was decorated by the Cooke County Auxiliary members. Auction items for both the silent and live auctions were donated by many generous members of the community. Volunteers helped serve meals and drinks as well as clean up after the event. The lucky raffle winners were Karen Estes from Gainesville, TX who won the 55” LG Ultra HD Smart TV, Randy Cade from Lewisville, TX who won the Duo Combo Grill and Wanda Rose from Lindsay, TX who won the 100 Scratch off Lottery Tickets. Some of the live auction items included a Branson Trip and a George Bush Presidential Pack- age. HUGS the Bear was on hand to greet patrons as they came into the Civic Center and Kevin Beall was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Proceeds from HUGS for Home Hospice will help Home Hospice of Cooke County continue to provide services to those in our community who may be uninsured or under insured. Home Hospice provides support for caregivers and in-home care for patients with chronic, advanced or terminal conditions as well as palliative care through their Pathways Palliative Care Program. They also offer bereavement services like Camp Dragonfly for children learning to cope with a significant loss. There are many community programs offered by Home Hospice as well as support groups and workshops. The next support group starting June 16th is The Journey Through Grief. It will run for six weeks from 5:30pm to 7:30pm each Thursday. This group is designed to take you from “Surviving the Fog” to “Finding the New Normal”. There is no charge for this support group and anyone in the community that wishes to attend is welcome. Home Hospice of Cooke County is the only local community based, nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, founded in 1988, dedicated to providing the best quality of life for patients, their families, and caregivers regardless of ability to pay. Our mission is to provide compassionate care, emotional support and education to our patients, their caregivers and the community to enhance their Quality of Life. We value those we serve as they are our neighbors, our friends and our families. We are First Here. Based Here. Supported here. Always here. 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Tom Hayford, District Governor Elect of the Lions Club, was present to complete the installation of new officers and to welcome new (Continued from Page 1) an ordinance prohibiting the hot mix asphalt paving, sign- member, Susan Hughes. use of electronic cigarettes, ing, pavement markings, Lion Kevin Gann catered were adopted by Council in- or vaping, in City parks, and removal and replace- the delicious smoked clude stipulations on main- along the walking trail, and ment of a portion of the turkey and ham dinner. tenance of several homes, City buildings. This ordi- MSE retaining wall system (The Weekly News Photo) City Council Names Murillo May Employee of the Month the assumption of responsibility for larger streets and the renaming of one lane, the Homeowners Associations’ requirement to maintain green spaces, the continuance of one road to allow for necessary access, and the placement of utilities. City Council unanimously approved the zoning district change from general commercial to industrial of two adjacent tracts addressed as 1315 Columbine Drive (PIDS #15733 and 149413.) This change was requested by Circuit Break Sales, a business located at 1315 Columbine Drive. Prior to Council’s approval of the zoning change, a public hearing was held where Ray Kinney, one of the principal owners of Circuit Breaker Sales, spoke in support of the change, explaining that since its opening in 1985, the company has added employment and tax base for the City of Gainesville. Kinney plans to expand the lot to a 30,000 square foot facility and will utilize the building for training purposes. City Manager Sullivan noted that the Planning and Zoning Committee unanimously recommended the change. Mayor Pro Tem Keith Clegg expressed his excitement for the opportunities to come by allowing the zoning change. Members of City Council tabled the second reading of nance does not ban vaping in public or in non-City owned buildings, nor does it prohibit businesses from banning vaping inside their buildings. Boys Baseball of Cooke County requested that Council ban e-cigarettes from the baseball field area, at least throughout the during of baseball season. First reading consideration took place at the previous City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 17. A second reading of an ordinance restricting dogs from going within 200 feet of the baseball fields at Leonard Park and at Fair and Broadway was also tabled. Boys Baseball of Cooke County made this request as well as pet-owners were not cleaning up after their dogs in the areas around the baseball fields. City Council tabled action on these ordinances giving the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board a chance to meet and make a recommendation, but as of yet, the Parks and Recreation Board have not had a quorum and therefore have not made any decisions or recommendations. Councilmembers awarded bid number 2016-02 for the Garnett Street Bridge Rehab Project to Iowa Bridge and Culvert, LC at an amount of $456,984. The project comes after the train derailment in May 2014 damaged portions of the bridge. The project consists of grading, GO BIG & GO GIG on Garnett Street between Lindsay and Pecan Creek. Funding for the project will be provided by an insurance settlement with BNSF Railway. City Council also authorized a change order to the bid awarded to Iowa Bridge and Culvert, LC for a cost savings of $46,360. HDR Engineering and staff recommend for this change order. The following consent agenda items were unanimously approved. Approved the minutes of the May 17, 2016 regular meeting. Approved the minutes of the May 21, 2016 City Council Budget Workshop meeting. Approved the appointments of Keith Clegg and Beverly Snuggs to the Gainesville Economic Development Corporation Board with their terms expiring in August 2017. Approved the appointment of Keith Clegg to the Texoma Council on Governments Board to a term to expire in May 2018. Approved the appointment of Councilmember Steve Gordon and reappointment of Patty Haayen to the Gainesville Housing Authority Board to terms expiring in April 2018. With no further items to address, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Mayor Jim Goldsworthy was unable to attend the meeting. Nortex is offering Gig Internet service, Lightspeed Broadband to Gainesville businesses. 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Matthew Grant Stoots, 32, Bethany, Okla. and Kristina D Ann Luna, 27, Bethany, Okla. Justin Zennon Gallas, 39, Nichols Hills, Okla. and Charis Lee Ward, 39, Nichols Hills, Okla. Nathon Timothy Lowry, 34, Lone Grove, Okla. and Brandy Lee Ann Box, 32, Lone Grove, Okla. Jason Burt Smith, 45, Oklahoma City, Okla. and Kimberley Yvonne Haskin, 36, Oklahoma City, Okla. Joshua Michael Tucker, 31, Dallas and Kari Sue Lane, 26, Dallas. Tyrel James Kallhoff, 35, Lake Kiowa and Rebecca Grace Matherly, 45, Lake Kiowa. Leslie Derek Green, 50, Gainesville and Rosie Rito Cooper, 42, Gainesville. Luis Enrique Solis, 23, Saint Jo and Jessica Rene Love, 25, Saint Jo. NCTC Instructor Awarded Scholarship GAINESVILLE - NCTC Instructor Marsha Gossett recently received the Maurine Faulkner Endowed Scholarship from Texas Woman’s University in Denton. Gossett has been teaching College Preparatory Studies full time at NCTC for over ten years. She is one of only two recipients for this award. Established by the late Maurine Faulkner, this scholarship is awarded to students studying Spanish or majoring in Nutrition, Food Science or Mathematics. Gosset is currently working toward a master’s degree in Mathematics with a Statistical emphasis. Gos- sett plans to graduate in May 2017. King Around Town GAINESVILLE – Cooke County Library is hosting a variety of special children’s classes this summer. These special events will be held at the new Boys and Girls Club of Cooke County at 302 North Denton St in Gainesville. Special guest, Ronald McDonald, will be at the Boys and Girls Club of Cooke County on Tuesday, June 21, at 10:30 a.m. Ronald and his friend, “Stoogie,” a sock-puppet bookworm, share their excitement for reading and introduce other good 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 (Continued from Page 1) ++++++++ Whaley United Methodist Church, 701 Rosedale in Gainesville, will hold its annual Vacation Bible School on June 20 through 24. The classes are scheduled from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Children PreK through 5th Grade are invited to attend. A light meal will be served. To pre-register please call the Church office at 940-6655588. ++++++++ 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 In recognition of National Safety Month, TxDOT is holding a family friendly event at Texas Travel Information Center at Gainesville, located on I-35 at SB Exit 502 OR NB Exit 500. The event will be on Friday, June 17 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please join them for safety demos, fun facts and lots of great training to help keep your family safe this summer. The occasion is geared toward families and the traveling public. ++++++++ Compatriot Rod Smith, General Tom Green Camp #1614 Sons of Confederate Veterans, San Angelo and Lee-Bourland Camp #1848, Gainesville, Texas will host a Confederate Grave Marker Dedication Ceremony at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016. The ceremony will be at the Rosston Cemetery located southwest of Gainesville next to the Rosston United Methodist Church, 264 CR 362, Rosston, Texas. For more details: or to RSVP email us at [email protected] or call KAY Smith at 325-4504452. of audience members act out some of her rhymes. This program is funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Tuesday, July 12, at 10:30 a.m., Old Timer Raccoon will be there to read and sing with the kids. Be sure to join us for this fun performance. For more information about children’s class, for directions to the Boys & Girls Club, and for a full schedule of events, visit the library website at www.cookecountylibrary. org or call 940-668-5530. Classifieds by Grice King The Friends of the Cooke County Library will hold their Summer General Meeting on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 am at the Landmark Bank Community Room. A salad luncheon will be enjoyed followed by an informative program. If anyone would like to volunteer to bring a favorite salad to share, please call Gay Holcomb at (816) 516-1339. “friends” – books. In addition, the show reinforces appropriate library use and proper care of books. Ultimately, Ronald McDonald delivers a powerful message to children — reading is fun and book time is an important part of the day. 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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. 06/15 Gainesville Bible Church needs Nursery Worker for Sunday a.m. and p.m. services. $10/hr 5 hrs each Sunday. 940-668-2781. 06/15 The Weekly News classified ads. 940.665.2320. Drivers: Local Grand Prairie, & Regional Touch Freight Openings! Excellent Pay, Full Comprehensive Benefits, Retirement Plan & MORE! 1yr ClassA experience call Penske Logistics: 855-395-5507 or 855-971-7416. 06/22 TNT Electric, Inc. 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). 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We Honor All Pre-Arranged Funeral Plans Regardless of When and Where it Was Purchased. George J. Carroll and Son 602 S. Lindsay 940-665-3455 Served the public for 32 years as a Police Of¿cer and continuing to serve as your Realtor. Mike Morris Certi¿ed Land Specialist Give me a call! 940-231-7387 [email protected] The Weekly News is the LARGEST and MOST READ newspaper in Cooke County!!! 12 216 W. Pecan • Gainesville, TX Office: 940.665.2320 The Weekly News June 15, 2016 New MMH Specialty Clinic Welcomes Cardiologists MUENSTER - The first two occupants of the Muenster Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic are keeping hearts close to home, much to the delight of cardiac patients in Muenster and surrounding areas. Doctors Richard F. Ammar, Jr., and Babu Makkena of Texas Cardiovascular Specialists are now housed at 503 N. Maple Street in Muenster, the former office of MMH Home Care. Doctor Ammar is currently seeing patients Dr. Richard F. Ammar, Jr. at the local office on Wednesdays each week, with Doctor Makkena seeing patients every other Friday. Doctor Ammar, who has been coming to Muenster for a while now, says he is enjoying the new location and the extra room it provides for his patients and staff. Previously, Doctor Ammar worked out of the MMH Family Health Clinic. Richard Ammar, Jr., MD, FACC, RPVI, MBA, was born in the coalfields of West Virginia, where he attended high school and was an all-state football player. Following graduation, he trained as a biomedical engineer at Vanderbilt. He returned to his home state for medical school at WVU and moved to Iowa for post-graduate training. There he met and married his best friend. He worked in the upper Midwest for about 14 years prior to moving to Texas. He and his wife are blessed with two wonderful teenage boys - family, school and church activities prevent any danger of boredom in their home. When time permits, he is an avid college football and basketball fan. Professionally, Dr. Ammar is fellowship-trained in all aspects of interventional cardiology and has been trained in vascular and endovascular medicine by some of the luminaries in the field. Medical education and training include: Medical School at West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia; with residency and fellowship at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. His specialties include: Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine. He is board certified in all those specialties. Babu Makkena, M.D., FACC, joined Doctor Ammar in Muenster in May, in anticipation of a continually growing patient base in the area. Babu Makkena, M.D., is a practicing Interventional Cardiologist in Denton. Dr. Makkena graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2001 and has been in practice for 13 years. Dr. Makkena also specializes in Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease) Dr. Babu Makkena and is board certified. He is affiliated with Denton Regional Medical Center, Medical Center of Lewisville, Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, North Texas Medical Center of Gainesville, Baylor Heart Hospital Denton and Plano, and, now, with Muenster Memorial Hospital. Patients of both physicians have the additional advantage of having certain tests ordered and performed at Muenster Memorial Hospital. The hospital provides EKGs, treadmill and nuclear stress tests, heart scans, echocardiograms and cardiac MRI, along with cardiac blood tests and basic chest x-rays. MMH also provides cardiac rehabilitation for strengthening following cardiac surgery and procedures. “We consider the specialty clinic to be integral to the operation of this hospital,” said Brian Roland, CEO of Muenster Memorial Hospital. “Cardiology will not be the only service housed there. We are actively pursuing affiliations with other physicians of various specialties, so that we can increase the number of services available locally.” Appointments with Doctor Ammar or Doctor Makkena can be made by calling Texas Cardiovascular Specialists, 940-384-4599. Be sure to tell them that you would like to be seen in the Muenster location. Learn more by going online at: www. texascardiovascular.com Customer Appreciation Sale This & That Bargains 837 N. Grand Ave, Gainesville SALE!! Bring this coupon in Wed-Sat June 18-July 2 for prize drawing held each Saturday. Please only one entry per week. Name: _______________________ Phone: _______________________ Date: ________________________ Lots of In Store Sales! Auto Topic.com SHOP SMART. SHOP LOCAL. Independence Ave Cars, Trucks & SU V ’s 1601Gainesville, Tx WE FINANCE! 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe BUY HERE. PAY HERE B A D C RE DIT. N O C RE DIT. 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