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The following was ab-stracted from microfilm of The Crockett Weekly Cou-rier (Friday, Sept. 14, 1900 issue) by Betty Ross Crook, Central Texas Genealogical Society. Waco.

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East Texas Medical Center EMS is the first in Texas to launch the PulsePoint CPR/AED smartphone applica-tion to help improve sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) sur-vival rates in communities served by ETMC EMS in East Texas, Waco and Pasa-dena.

The PulsePoint app helps improve community re-sponse to SCA victims by enabling citizen bystanders to provide lifesaving car-

ETMC EMS Launches NewApp For Cardiac Patients

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Photo by Kelly McChesneyCrockett ISD Superintendent Terry Myers re-ports already feeling at home here. “You can take a boy out of East Texas, but you can’t take East Texas out of him. We’re back home,” he said. He started June 1 as interim superinten-dent, and officially became superintendent on July 1. See related story on Page 4.

diopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and access a nearby public access automated ex-ternal defibrillator (AED).

“When someone experi-ences sudden cardiac arrest, time is critical. A victim will die within minutes unless they receive CPR and can have their heart restarted by a defibrillator,” said Ron Schwartz, vice president of ETMC EMS. “With only about one-quarter of cardiac

Photo by Kelly McChesneyPiney Woods Fine Arts Association Executive Director Bryan Lake was dressed in full Bavarian garb for the annual Polka! Polka! Fest at the Houston County Airport Saturday night, Sept. 13.

Houston County Goes Bavarian

Photo by Kelly McChesneyThe colorful and multi-talented Jef-frey Barnes joined Brave Combo in 1983. He plays the sax, woodwinds and sings. He and the band kept the audience hoppin’ and dancin’ at the PWFAA Polka! Polka! Fest.

(Continued from Sunday, Sept. 14) The homes of George and Gary (Burnett) were adjoining on P 1/2, be-tween 23rd and 24th Sts. in Galveston and the home of Rev. Judson P. Palmer was in the same block. All those families plus Rev. and Mrs. John Becker, took refuge in the Palmer house. All died except Gary and George Burnett, who were saved after clinging to pieces of timber all night in the water. The wife of Gary Burnett

By Robert NeelReporter

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) re-ceived bids on Sept. 11 for adding shoulders and climb-ing lanes to 7.06 miles of SH 7 between FM 232 (east of Crockett) and Kennard. The project will reconstruct the existing roadway, pro-vide one east-bound and two west-bound climbing lanes, add 10-foot shoulders and construct left and right turn lanes at FM 1733.

According to TxDOT Area Engineer Jesse Sisco, Pinto Construction Co., Inc. sub-mitted the low bid of $10, 296,162 for this project which will provide shoul-ders on the last section of the SH 7 and SH 103 route from Crockett to Lufkin. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2015.

When combined with oth-er projects under construc-tion, SH 7 brings the total amount of state funds being expended for ongoing high-

way work in Houston Coun-ty to over $30 million.

Work is about to begin on a US 287 project from Loop 304 in Crockett to the Trin-ity County line which will safety treat roadway and driveway pipes along with other fixed objects. CDM Holdings, LLC was award-ed this project with a bid of $1,379,201 in May 2014.

A pavement widening project on FM 2022 from FM 3313 (north of Loop 304 in Crockett) to the Anderson County line is about 84% complete. Pinto Construc-tion Co., Inc. was awarded this job in May 2013 with a bid of $4,505,244. The proj-ect length is 11.71 miles.

Pinto also has a 5.97 mile widening project on FM 2423 from BU 287 in Gra-peland to FM 2022 which is about 82% complete. Pinto was awarded this job in Jan. 2014 with a bid of $1,440,516.

FM 227 is being reha-bilitated and widened from BU 287 in Grapeland to ½

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mile east of CR 1685 near the Augusta Community. This 11.16 mile project is about 63% complete. It was awarded to L. S. Equipment Company, Inc. with a low bid of $4,278,380 in April 2013.

Drewery Construction Company, Inc. was awarded a 10.35 mile project on FM 1733 from SH 21 to SH 7 in Nov. 2013. Drewery’s bid was $3,771,800. The proj-ect is about 53% complete.

Construction began in Feb. 2013 to widen FM 1280 from SH 21 in Austonio to FM 230 in Lovelady. This 12.89 mile project is about 75% compete. Bid Creek Construction, LTD got this job with a bid $4,387,078.

Information for this article was provided by TxDOT’s Project Tracker on its web-site, www.txdot.gov. Other information such as road condition reports for travel-ers, state highway maps and news related to the activities of TxDOT may also be found on their website.

By Lynda JonesEditor-in-Chief

A crisp fall afternoon was marred by the firing of gun-shots in Crockett at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14.

While Crockett Police Department officers were leaving from an unrelated call for service in the Lewis Circle Apartment Complex, they heard approximately three to five gunshots com-ing from an area just south of where they were located, according to CPD Sgt. Clay-ton Smith.

According to the CPD

Booking Slip, the officers reported the shots seemed to be coming from the vicinity of the I. T. Williams Park lo-cated on Martin Luther King Blvd. and W. M. Batts St.

“Officers drove to the sound of the gunshots, at-tempting to locate a possible actor,” Smith, the CPD Pub-lic Information Officer, stat-ed in a press release.

“During this time, officers were notified by Houston County Dispatch that there were several 911 calls re-porting shots being fired in

By Gloria NeelReporter

Increased access to the In-ternet and technoology is on the way to Latexo ISD stu-dents, courtesy of a $72,000 Texas Education Agency Lending Program Grant.

During the Monday, Sept. 15 meeting of the LISD Board of Trustees, technol-ogy instructors Lena Kelsey and Sandy Simpson provid-ed the trustees with a tech-nology update.

“A little update on what we’ve done in technology re-cently,” Kelsey began. “We have Chrome books issued out to all 7th - 12th graders, and EliteBooks for a few.”

She further announced the installation of Voice over IP (VoIP) phones in all of the classrooms for the teachers, the upgrading of all the xp machines to Windows 7, and

Latexo ISD To Provide ‘Hot Spots’ InHomes For Student Internet Access

implementation of a brand new school web site.

Simpson told the board that they tried something new for staff development this year by holding a mini-conference with fellow “te-chie” teachers and TCEA hosted sessions for their peers.

“We have class sets of Chrome books in grades 3-6, and Kunos for K-2,” Simp-son reported.

Kelsey and Simpson worked diligently on a grant which was approved by the board. With this money, the plan is to provide “hot spots” for homes without Inter-net access so those students have the same advantage as others who are already con-nected.

With that, Kelsey and Simpson presented Board President Edward Stockton

an oversized check in the amount of $72,000.

Superintendent Don El-som congratulated the teach-ers and commended them for bringing in over $120,000 in grant money the last three years.

The district also received a donation from the Latexo Youth Basketball Asso-ciation in appreciation for use of school facilities last spring.

“On behalf of Latexo Youth Basketball I would like to donate this check for $2,500 to Latexo ISD,” Stockton said as he handed a check to the superintendent.

Other board business in-cluded:

• 4-H was approved by the board as an extracurricular organization.

• The board approved an

WiTh $72,000 Tea granT

HCSO PhotoKEITHLYNN GERMAINEWILLIAMS

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By Kelly McChesneyReporter

The Lovelady Indepen-dent School District Board of Trustees Meeting was held on Monday, Sept. 15 at the LISD High School Li-brary.

Lovelady High School and Junior High School Princi-pal Robin Stowe reported the school met standards in the Texas Education Agency Accountability rating.

The campus also earned the distinction designation in the closing performance

gaps index. In this index, Lovelady JHHS ranked ninth out of 40 schools of similar size.

“I’m very proud of our dis-tinction,” she said.

Attendance has improved for the first three weeks of this school year. Enroll-ment is 230 high school stu-dents and 282 elementary school students, according to Stowe.

Lovelady Elementary/Middle School also did very well.

“We had three distinctions.

We were also compared with 40 schools, and in the clos-ing performance gap index, we ranked third,” said El-ementary School Principal Deborah Harrelson. “I was proud of our campus,” she said.

Harrelson reported the largest class size is 19 stu-dents, in Pre-K and Kinder-garten.

Harrelson also said, “We are doing a sensory study working with students with Sensory Processing Disor-der. There will be a control group and an experimental group.”

All students participating in each group will have pa-rental permission to partici-pate. No names will be used nor distinguishing informa-tion. There will be recom-mendations for each student.

“Children do not always have a diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder,” said Harrelson. “I think this is a great opportunity for our school.”

In other business, the trust-ees voted to accept the bid of $4,200 on a 12.454 acre landlocked piece of property noting that the district would

CISD SuperintendentFeeling Right At Home

FOur MOnThs inTO neW pOsiTiOnLovelady ISD Pleased With TEA Accountability Rating

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Monday, Sept. 8, 2014Randal Gene Berry, W/M, was arrested by Contract

Agency. Charges - Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, <1 gram, felony; Delivery of Drug Par-aphernalia; misdemeanor.

Franklin Kevin Smith, W/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charges - Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, <1 gram, felony; Delivery of Drug Par-aphernalia, misdemeanor.

Ezmeralda Marguerita Darrow, W/F, arrested by Con-tract Agency. Charge - Assault Causes Bodily Injury to Family Member; misdemeanor.

Jose Luis Montoya, W/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charges - Delivery of Drug Paraphernalia, misdemeanor; Violate Bond/Protective Order With two or More Previ-ous Convictions, felony; Possession of Controlled Sub-stance, Penalty Group 1, <1 gram, misdemeanor.

Daniel Wars, W/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charge - Criminal Trespass, misdemeanor.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014Alicia Nicole McQueen, B/F, arrested by DPS. Charge

- Possession of Marijuana, <2 oz.; misdemeanor.Napolean Ward, B/M, arrested by HCSO. Charges

- Theft by Check, <$20, misdemeanor; Resist Arrest, Search or Transport; misdemeanor.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014Chuby Ray Lewis, B/M, arrested by Grapeland PD.

Charge - Burglary of Habitation, felony.Jerry Jones, W/M, arrested by Grapeland PD. Charge

- Theft of Property, >=$1,500, felony.Viola Lynn Combs, W/F, arrested by HCSO. Charge -

Theft of Property, >=$1,500, felony.Percival Strange, B/M, arrested by CPD. Charge -

Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, >=1 gram <4 grams, felony.

Alvin McCullough, B/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Intoxicated Assault With Vehicle, SBI, felony.

Zela Victoria Lewis-Robinson, B/F, arrested by Gra-peland PD. Charge - Assault Family Member, misde-meanor.

Brandon James Hill, W/M, arrested by CPD. Charge - Theft of Property, >=$500 <$1,500, misdemeanor.

Shern Minn Strange, B/F, arrested by CPD. Charges - Theft, misdemeanor; theft, misdemeanor.

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014Christopher Michael Brown, W/M, arrested by Gra-

peland PD. Charges - Assault Causes Bodily Injury to Family Member, misdemeanor; Interference With Emer-gency Call, misdemeanor.

Jeremy Fuller, W/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charge - Aggravated Assault Against Public Servant, felony; Evading Arrest or Detention, misdemeanor.

Reale Jackson, B/M, arrested by OIG-Eastham. Charges - Prohibited Substance In Correctional Facility, felony; Bribery, felony.

Lederris Montel Davis, B/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1, <1 gram, felony.

Rodney Oliver, B/M, arrested by CPD. Charges - Forgery, misdemeanor; Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information, felony; Sale of Alcohol to Mi-nor, misdemeanor.

Ernest Albert Twist, W/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Driving While Intoxicated, third or more offense, fel-ony.

Samantha Corley, B/F, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Theft of Property, >=$500 <$1,500, misdemeanor.

Ashley Nicole Bankhead, W/F, arrested by CPD. Charges - Failure to Identify Fugitive From Justice, mis-demeanor; Theft of Property, >=$1,500 <$20,000, felo-ny; Forgery of Financial Instrument - Elderly, felony.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2014Clinton Allen, W/M, arrested by HCSO. Four charges

of harrassment; each charge is enhanced; each charge is a felony.

Donald Lynn Hall, W/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Driving While Intoxicated, second offense, misdemean-or.

Larry Wayne Higgins, W/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Driving While Intoxicated, second offense, misdemeanor.

Kelvin Lamone Beazley, B/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Criminal Nonsupport, misdemeanor.

Eduardo Valentin Ramirez, W/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Possession of Marijuana, <2 oz., misdemeanor.

Kevon Deangelo Whitaker, W/M, arrested by HCSO. See HCSO, Page 4

Rocky Mountain Baptist Church invites you to its an-nual revival Wednesday - Friday, Sept. 24 - Sept. 26, 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Elliott Marshall will be the guest speaker. Rev. C. E. Littleton is pastor.

24-26 Revival At Rocky Mountain Baptist

Courtesy PhotoWinners of the July “42” Tournament sponsored by the Kennard Lions Club were Dorma Rhone and Loyce Ferraro, first place; Jim and Gloria Woods, second place; and Ronald Reed and Nina Ivins, third place. The next tourna-ment will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Ratcliff Senior Center. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the games start at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $7.50 and lunch is included.

the area,” Smith reported.“Witnesses gave officers

a description of the suspect and a direction of travel af-ter he fled the area,” Smith continued.

Officers spotted a male subject on Painter St. at Ce-dar St. who matched the de-scription given by witnesses.

As the officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, Smith explained, the suspect allegedly fled on foot.

After a brief foot pursuit the subject was detained. After questioning and eye

witness identification, the subject was identified as Keithlynn Germaine Wil-liams, 21, of Houston.

Officers then arrested Wil-liams and charged him with Deadly Conduct, 3rd Degree Felony.

Witnesses reported that

Williams allegedly fired a pistol in the direction of sev-eral subjects with whom he had been arguing, according to Smith and the CPD Book-ing Slip.

“The Crockett Police De-partment would like to thank the Houston County Sher-

iff’s Office and Texas De-partment of Public Safety for their assistance during this incident. We would also like to thank the eyewitness-es that came forward during this incident and reported what they witnessed,” Smith said in closing.

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Several Houston County youth groups are going to be at Tractor Supply on Loop 304 on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., celebrating Pet Week.

The Homestead 4H will be giving dogwashes, La-texo Girl Scouts will be handing out homemade dog treats and cat toys.

The Kennard FFA will be serving hotdogs, and the Crockett FFA will have a car wash.

Youth from the Latexo Heart of a Cowboy Church will have barbecue.

Live music will be performed, also.The Houston County Search and Rescue will hold a

drawing and a cowboy will provide rides on a pony.

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United States President Barack Obama. The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500. 202-456-1111 http://www.whitehouse.gov.

Governor Rick Perry. Office of the Governor, P. O. Box 12428, Austin, TX 78711-2428. http://governor.state.tx.us.

United States Senator John Cornyn. 517 Hart Sen-ate Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20510. 202-224-2934. http://cornyn.senate.gov.

United States Senator Ted Cruz. Dirksen Senate Office Building, Ste. SDB-40B, Washington, DC. 202-224-5922. 1919 Smith St., Suite 800, Houston, TX 77002. 713-653-3456. http://cruz.senate.gov.

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State Bar of TexasThe Constitution is a crucial thread in the fabric of our

country’s history. As former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor once said, the Constitution changed world history “for the perpetual benefit of mankind. In 1787, no country in the world had ever allowed its citizens to select their own form of government, much less to select a democratic government.”

Although the Constitution was written long ago, the founding document still plays a significant role in our daily lives as it guarantees the precious liberties and fundamental rights for all U.S. citizens and puts “governance in the hands of the people.”

In 2001, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1776, which established Celebrate Freedom Week. Texas public schools are encouraged to spend the week focusing on the importance of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, in their histori-cal contexts. Local school districts honor Celebrate Free-dom Week during the week of Sept. 17, Constitution Day, to commemorate the signing of the historic document in 1787.

Along with our profound freedom comes the responsibil-ity of increased civic education and citizenry. Former First

Lady Eleanor Roosevelt expressed the urgency of educat-ing our prospective leaders in justice and civic involvement: “Our children should learn the general framework of their government and then they should know where they come in contact with the government, where it touches their daily lives and where their influence is exerted on the govern-ment. It must not be a distant thing, someone else’s busi-ness, but they must see how every cog in the wheel of a democracy is important and bears its share of responsibility for the smooth running of the entire machine.”

Civic education is important to society because civic vir-tue fosters engaged citizens who understand our democracy and the liberties the rule of law protects. Ensuring that our children receive a solid foundation in civics is essential to producing the next generation of responsible citizens in our communities.

In the spirit of Celebrate Freedom Week, the State Bar of Texas offers resources designed to help educate the pub-lic about the law. The State Bar’s Law Related Education (LRE) Department has helped train over 6,000 educators on civic education programs and curriculum by using technol-ogy that will captivate and prepare students for responsible citizenship.

Through the department, teachers and students in elemen-

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By U.S. Congressman Kevin BradyTexas District 8 (R)

This week the U.S. House of Representatives takes up two key bills – one which funds the government until mid-December, and another that responds to the recent request by President Obama to train pro-western rebels in Syria to serve as the ‘boots on the ground’ in the critical fight to de-stroy the most radical and best financed terrorist group the U.S. has yet faced – ISIS.

The funding bill is needed to keep the federal govern-ment running when the new budget year begins Oct. 1. The U.S. House has done its job, passing seven spending bills to fund national defense, homeland security, veterans care, medical research and critical energy and water infrastruc-ture. Regrettably, the Senate has yet to pass even one of the needed bills to keep the government running.

No surprise here. The Senate has failed to vote on over 350 House bills to create jobs, cut taxes, balance the budget and rein in the red-tape from Washington. With little time left in the year that body has amply earned the title of “do-nothing Senate.”

• • • America cannot be the policeman for the world, but nei-

ther can we ignore credible terror threats against the U.S. In his recent address to the nation the President reluctantly conceded that left unchecked ISIS is a direct threat to the security of Americans and our interests, there is a rapidly closing window to address the growing ISIS threat and that America must lead a coalition of partners in this effort.

Because of his two-year delay in recognizing the ISIS threat, the President’s strategy is now more risky.

Congress needs to support the President’s specific train-ing request, but let’s be up-front with the American people. His strategy is likely the best of a number of poor options. This won’t be easy or quick. This is not merely counter terrorism, it is war. Despite the President’s assurance that America will have no ‘boots on the ground’ we already do

in Iraq and will surely require special forces units in Syria. And don’t forget, American air strikes are conducted by American pilots who will risk their lives in our defense.

My view is that when America must enter war we do so to win, using all our tools. The President must not send our military men and women to fight with one arm tied behind their backs. As Commander-in-Chief he must give them a clear mission with 100% support – or we don’t send them at all. And we can’t forget that many in our armed forces have already served three, four and five deployments overseas.

Remarkably, these brave men and women are always ready to answer the call to duty for their country, but we must understand how much they’ve already sacrificed in the war on terror.

• • •You can’t make this up: Last week controversial IRS

Commissioner John Koskinen testified before the Health Sub-committee which I lead to answer questions from Con-gress on how his agency will enforce subsidies in the presi-dent’s Affordable Care Act.

When I questioned him if the IRS would follow the law in collecting subsidies from taxpayers who weren’t eligible for them in the first place, he replied, “Yes. Wherever we can, we follow the law.”

Wherever they can?Can average Americans use the same excuse - try to file

our taxes by April 15, pay the full taxes or reply to an IRS audit ‘wherever we can’?

The IRS certainly didn’t follow the law when it targeted conservatives groups for their beliefs, illegally leaked con-fidential taxpayer information and violated the civil rights of taxpayers.

The IRS needs a new commissioner.• • •

U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady is the chairman of the Joint Economic Committee and a senior member of the House Ways & Means Committee, where he chairs the Health Subcommittee.

By Ed SterlingTexas Press AssociationAUSTIN - While the gov-

ernor and group of trade-with-Texas promoters were in Japan and China last week, the 13th anniversary of the “9-11” terrorist attacks on the United States was broadly observed. Perry ac-knowledged the anniversary from afar and Lt. Gov. Da-vid Dewhurst, who serves as acting governor when Perry is out of the state, also made a similar, solemn statement on Sept. 11.

Perry posted another state-ment in absentia, calling at-tention to the fact that some 1,000 National Guard troops, at his request, had taken po-sitions at observation posts along the Texas-Mexico bor-

der to deter crossings of the Rio Grande by terrorists and drug traffickers.

Mexican President En-rique Peña Nieto reacted, criticizing the deployment of National Guard to the border as a less-than-neigh-borly act.

Dewhurst responded to Nieto’s statement, saying, in part: “I find it puzzling and frankly offensive that the government of Mexico chose the 13th anniversary of the most tragic attack on our homeland to call on Texas to

throw open our international border to illegal immigra-tion, trafficking in drugs and human lives, and potentially even terrorists who wish to harm America.”

Rosalba Ojeda, Mexi-can consul general in Aus-tin, followed with her own calmative statement, say-ing: “Mexico has collabo-rated with the U.S. to ensure that our common border becomes a prosperous and dynamic region to benefit the people that inhabit the

Texas, Mexico Exchange Words Over Military Force At Border

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By Clyde BlackContributing Columnisttheweekender@live.com

As a young man some of my best memories are of watch-ing Dallas Cowboy and Houston Oiler football games with my Dad, Grandpa and Uncle. They all worked hard during the week but when we had those special holiday weekends together it was very special for me. I think I was the only one who ever played any kind of organized football but on our Sundays together we knew more than any of the coach-es. Those guys aren’t around anymore and I miss them! My Dad was a Guadalcanal Marine, my Uncle was in the Navy and fought in the Pacific and my Grandpa was in one of the last Mounted Calvary units in the Army. They were all patriots!

These days it’s the Strong Woman and I who watch foot-ball games. What have I come to? She is very knowledge-able. As a young gal, she watched games with her Dad, Bob Cooper. After serving in the Marine Corps in WWII,

Bob played football at Baylor. Claire was more interested in time with her Dad than playing with dolls and learned a lot about the game. She puts on her Jason Whitten jersey and we try to pull the Cowboys along! This has been a good Sunday! Dallas just beat the Titans and the Texans are wearing out the Raiders. It doesn’t get much better.

The Weekender often tries to give tips to newcomers to East Texas. Not personal stuff, just common sense info that sometimes gets overlooked. If you have recently moved here or plan to in the near future please be careful about stacking burn piles to near your home or other structures.

For example, let’s say you have a pond in the back yard and brush has grown up obstructing your view. Let’s say you clear out all this brush and stack it in your back yard for burning. Don’t let these stacks get to big; especially if your house is constructed of wood! Otherwise, when you try to burn the thing you could be up all night with a water hose trying to save old oak trees, your propane tank and house!

That’s just a tip. I don’t know what made me think of it.

From Sunday Football To Burn Piles

Tough Issues Facing Congress This Week

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Obituaries COmmunity

Proposition Number 1 (SJR 1)

SJR 1 would authorize the trans-fer of certain money from the general revenue fund to the state highway fund and the economic stabilization fund. Money trans-ferred to the state highway fund may be used solely for the con-struction, maintenance and acqui-sition of rights-of-way for public roadways.

The proposed amendment will

appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment providing for the use and dedica-tion of certain money transferred to the state highway fund to assist in the completion of transporta-tion construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, not to include toll roads.”

Published by Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry, www.Vote-Texas.gov or 1-800-252-VOTE (8683).

PUBLIC NOTICEBrief Explanatory Statements of ProposedConstitutional Amendments

Special Election November 4, 2014

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Mrs. Brenda Loy Gourley, age 58 of Crockett, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 in the East Texas Memorial Hospital in Tyler. Mrs. Gourley was born Au-gust 24. 1956 in Houston, Texas and had been a resi-dent of Crockett since 1981.

Survivors include her hus-band Ricky Ham, of Crock-ett; daughters and son-in-law Michelle Gourley and Carol Ham and husband Roger, all of Crockett; one son and daughter-in-law James Gourley and wife Paola, of Crockett; step-daughter Sa-vannah Owens and husband Brian, of Crockett; father Joe Altimore and wife Jew-ell, of Midway; brother Oren Altimore, of Midway; step-father Ward Huff; grand-children Sylvia Perez and husband Martin, Rebecca Santez and husband David and Caleb and Rachel Ham; great-grandchildren Martin and Lamone Perez, Alexis Mia Gourley and Kaden Owens; good friends Ed, Kathy Smith and Vonda K. Browning; numerous cous-ins and other relatives.

Preceded in death by her mother Margie Loy Huff; and late husband Don Gour-ley.

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PERRY LAMON BEARDEN SR.

Mr. Perry Lamon Bearden Sr., age 89 of Sulphur Springs, passed away Fri-day, September 12, 2014 in Sulphur Springs. Mr. Bearden was born February 28, 1925 in Gatesville and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during World War II. Mr. Bearden was a retired machinist and was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs, the Ameri-can Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his sons Perry L. Bearden Jr. and wife Sandy, of Sulphur Springs and Joseph A. Bearden and wife Cheryl, of Louisville, Kentucky; grandchildren Michelle Bearden, Chad-wick Bearden, Tammy Sut-ing and Jason Bearden; seven great-grandchildren; brother David Johnson and wife Mary, of Onalaska; and sister Buna Henderson, of Shepherd.

Preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Ester Rae Bearden; brother Harold

Johnson; and sister Wands Caruthers.

Military Graveside Fu-neral Services for Mr. Perry Lamon Bearden Sr. were held Monday, September 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Lovelady Antioch Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Dan Per-kins officiating.

Pallbearers were Robert Mack, Kalvin Suting, Jacob Bearden, Gordon Suting, Bill Sparks and James All-phin.

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Charge - Possession of Marijuana, <2 oz., misdemeanor.Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014

Alberto Sanchez Mancilla, W/M, arrested by CPD. Charge - Driving While Intoxicated, second offense, mis-demeanor.

Federica Delon Jones, B/F, arrested by CPD. Charge - Driving While Intoxicated, misdemeanor.

Aimee Jane Summers, W/F, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Failure to Identify Fugitive From Justice, misdemeanor.

Charles David Mayon, W/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charge - Interference With Child Custody, fel-ony.

Ronald Kelly Walston, W/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charge - Driving While Intoxicated, third or more offense, felony.

Jonathan Ray Simmons, B/M, arrested by CPD. Charge - Theft of Property, >=$50 <$500, misdemeanor.

Kevin Lee Woolf, W/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charges - Aggravated Sexual Assault of Child, felony; Indecency With a Child/Sexual Contact, felony.

Randy Gerard Bennett, B/M, arrested by Contract Agency. Charge - Unauthorized Use of Vehicle, felony.

Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014Reggie Owens, B/M, arrested by CPD. Charges - Three

traffic offenses; each offense is a misdemeanor.Keithlynn Germaine Williams, B/M, arrested by

CPD. Charge - Deadly Conduct/Discharge Firearm/Individual(s), felony.

Monday, Sept. 15, 2014Misty Mangum Sizemore, W/F, arrested by Contract

Agency. Charges - Possession of Narcotic Parphernalia, misdemeanor; Possession of Controlled Substance, Pen-alty Group 1, <1 gram, felony; Theft of Property, >=$50 <$500, misdemeanor; Criminal Trespass, misdemeanor.

Decoffet Skinner, B/F, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Assault Causes Bodily Injury Family Member, misde-meanor.

Juanita Dee Prevatte, W/F, arrested by Contract Agen-cy. Charges - Possession of Dangerous Drug, misde-meanor; Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia, misde-meanor; Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 3, <28 grams, misdemeanor.

Anthony Deon Harris, B/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Unlawful Carrying Weapon, misdemeanor.

Eugene Odell Nottingham, W/M, arrested by HCSO. Charge - Possession of Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 3, misdemeanor.

Christopher Martinez, B/M, arrested by CPD. Charges - Evading Arrest or Detention With Previous Conviction, felony; Contempt of Child Support Order, misdemeanor.

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tary, middle and high school are able to experience the interactive, Web-based pro-grams “I was the First. Vote for Me!” and “Oyez, Oyez, Oh Yay!” in preparing for the Texas Essential Knowl-edge and Skills (TEKS) standards.

“I was the First. Vote for Me!” engages students through animated histori-cal figures such as Susan B. Anthony, George Washing-ton and Abraham Lincoln. Students and teachers can access this interactive pro-gram in English and Spanish at texasbar.com/iwasthefirst.

“Oyez, Oyez, Oh Yay!” fo-cuses on landmark court de-

cisions Texas students must know to prepare for assess-ments in the U.S. govern-ment and history. Students and teachers can search case summaries, watch short films and find other helpful resources at texasbar.com/civics.

Lesson plans focused on Constitution Day, interactive games and civic education resources can be found at texaslre.org.

As we celebrate the Con-stitution, let us not only en-joy the rights and freedoms that we have as American citizens, but let us be ac-countable in educating our youth on the importance of our founding documents to ensure that democracy lives on. The values that are cru-cial for our system of gov-ernment can only prevail if sustained by future genera-tions.

Trey Apffel is president of the State Bar of Texas and the founder and owner of Apffel Law Firm in Galves-ton. He may be reached via email at statebarpresident@texasbar.com.

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arrest victims receiving CPR, PulsePoint increases the odds that CPR and defibrillation will be provided – even before emergency crews arrive – improving a victim’s chances of survival.”

“Emergency medicine is central to ETMC’s mission of saving lives in East Texas,” noted Elmer G. Ellis, president/CEO of the ETMC Regional Healthcare System. “Pulse-Point will extend that emergency safety net through hun-dreds of individuals who choose to join this volunteer-based CPR network. We are excited about this community part-nership that will save hearts and save lives.”

How PulsePoint Works PulsePoint is integrated with the ETMC EMS computer

aided dispatch system. Upon receiving a call regarding a suspected sudden cardiac arrest victim, the 911/emergency communication center activates an alert to PulsePoint app users simultaneously with the dispatch of local emergency medical services (EMS).

Using a smart phone’s geolocation service, the app directs citizen responders within close proximity, via a live map, to the victim’s location and the nearest public access AED.

EMS officials have been meeting with local first respond-ers about this new app and will help promote PulsePoint in an effort to save more lives.

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area on both sides. Mexico, through the Consulate Gen-eral of Mexico in Austin, Texas, recognizes the mes-sage expressed by the Gov-ernment of Texas as an invi-tation to open up a space for coordination and dialogue, which is most welcomed.”

Meanwhile, over the ensu-ing weekend, the Texas Cap-itol was being readied for the traditional Diez y Seis de Septiembre Mexican In-dependence Day celebration, with festivities that draw a multiethnic crowd number-ing in the thousands.

Staples Decries Meatless Day

An editorial concerning “Meatless Monday” by state

was Miss Lizzie Ralston, daughter of R. W. Ralston of Galveston. Their two children, who died, were Miriam, age about 6 years, and Marjory, less than one year old. Mrs. George Bur-nett was Miss Emily Jones, daughter of Colonel Sam-uel W. Jones of Galveston. Their son, about 4 months old, died.

• • •An official plea for help

was sent to the President of the U. S. and all public of-ficials, from Galveston by W. C. Jones, the mayor; M. Lasker, who was president of the Island City Savings Bank, J. D. Skinner for the cotton exchange; C. H. Mc-

Master for the Chamber of Commerce; R. G. Lowe, who was manager of the “Galveston News” and Clar-ence Ousley, who was man-ager of the “Galveston Tri-bune”. G. L. Russ, who was a passenger conductor on the International and Great Northern Railway, was a ref-ugee in Houston. When he left Galveston, he said men with rifles were forcing men to load corpses onto barges, to be towed by tugs into the gulf and dumped to protect the living. Reports of loss came from Wharton and towns in Matagorda County. Reports from those and oth-er towns did not include any names of deceased.

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By Kelly McChesneyReporter

Crockett ISD Superin-tendent Terry Myers sees a bright future for the school district and its students. On June 1, Myers became in-terim superintendent, and on July 1, was hired as CISD Superintendent of Schools.

Myers’ most recent posi-tion was school superinten-dent in Clovis, NM. He was there for four years. Before moving to New Mexico. Myers was superintendent of Mt. Pleasant ISD.

Myers and his wife had a desire to be close to fam-ily. He went to high school in Corrigan and has family here in Texas.

Myers said he loves liv-ing in Crockett. “You can take a boy out of East Texas, but you can’t take East Tex-as out of him. We’re back home,” he said.

“I want Crockett to lead the area and even the state in academic performance,” Myers said. “Every one of these children deserves a

quality education.”There have been quite a

few changes since Myers be-came superintendent.

“We’ve installed a new reading program, moved some principals around and CISD has a new football coach and athletic direc-tor. We are hiring excellent classroom teachers,” he said. “If I wouldn’t want a teacher teaching my children, then I don’t want to hire that teach-er for CISD.”

He considers himself to be a very accessible and a peo-ple friendly person.

While he has high goals for academic excellence, Myers is also very strong in his support of athletics and in fine arts.

“I have high expectations for our athletic department,” he said. “We have an almost totally new coaching staff, and most of them are mov-ing to Crockett.

“On the fine arts side, we have an excellent band. Our drama department has been very successful. We are ac-

tually implementing choir.” It is important to Myers

to be accessible to public and involved in the commu-nitity. “As the school goes, so goes the community,” he explained.

Myers wants CISD stu-dents to be “competent and confident ... We’re going to put the ‘swag’ back into our students.”

Myers is involved in many community activities. “Ev-erywhere I turn, everybody has been supportive of the things I want to do. I hope they hold me responsible,” he said.

Myers and his wife have bought land here and built a home. They enjoy the out-doors. “I’m kind of an East Texas boy,” said Myers. “I love to hunt and fish.”

Myers also spends “a whole lot of time with school activities.” On the first day of school, he visited every classroom.

“Whether it’s five years or fifteen years, I want to finish my career at CISD,” he said.

Myers Wants CISD To Lead In Academic Performance

‘We’re GoinG To PuT The SWaG Back inTo our STudenTS’

texas, mexiCO exCHange WOrDs, FrOm Page 3Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples was published in the Austin American-Statesman on Sept. 8.

“Recently,” Staples wrote, “I learned some Texas school districts, such as Dripping Springs ISD, have adopted a policy deemed ‘Meatless Mondays’ for some of their campuses. These actions have me very concerned.

“Restricting children’s meal choice to not include meat is irresponsible and has no place in our schools. This activist movement called ‘Meatless Mondays’ is a carefully orchestrated cam-paign that seeks to eliminate meat from Americans’ diets seven days a week, starting with Mondays.

“For those Texans who choose not to eat meat, I say

more power to you. If you want to take the personal challenge to go meatless on Mondays, go right ahead. However, we cannot force such an agenda-driven diet on anyone who has not cho-sen such a diet, especially our school children.”

In other news, Staples on Sept. 10 announced the Tex-as Department of Agricul-ture will receive $317,600 in federal funding to help growers and handlers of or-ganic agricultural products defray the costs of obtaining organic certification. Grant funds will be available to help producers recover part of the cost of applying for the U.S. Department of Ag-riculture organic certifica-tion and applications are due Oct. 31.

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Dogs Impressive in 50-19 Victory Over Diboll

Photo by Tammy Cousins

Lovelady wins rivalry game over Grapeland

Dominating Diboll in the second half, Crockett grid-men chalked up a confidence-building 50-19 victory Sat-urday afternoon in Driskell Stadium.

The matchup pitting two win-hungry squads had been postponed Friday night due to threat of lightning in the area.

“It’s good to win a game,” said Bulldog head coach Jimmy Thompson. “The first week we just didn’t play well. The second week we played well enough to win.”

One impressive statistic was the Bulldogs’ plus-5 turnover ratio against Diboll.

“Anytime you win the turnover battle substantially, you’ve got a great chance to win the game,” said Thomp-son.

The Bulldogs’ balanced of-fensive attack of 259 yards rushing and 155 passing was also a coach-pleaser.

“Offensively, I loved the balance we had running and throwing,” Thompson said.

“I thought we were very ef-ficient with what we did. We had some big runs to over-come mistakes and some big throws on fourth down to get us out of bad situations.”

Crockett’s only punt came late in the game with backups in the offensive lineup.

Defensively, Thompson noted the Bulldogs gave up two long touchdown passes in the second quarter. “That’s always a concern, but overall our run defense was pretty good. And our defense had five take-aways, so they did a great job.”

Thompson pointed out the Bulldogs’ young offensive line, which includes two sophomore starters on the left side, is “continuing to work hard and is making strides.”

He added, “Our kids are continuing to improve, they’re getting confidence in what we do, and it was just a good overall performance for us.”

Diboll received the open-

ing kickoff, but a fumble re-covery by the Bulldogs at the Lumberjack 31 on the second play set up Crockett’s first touchdown.

After converting a 4th-and-2 situation on a 7-yard run by JaMarcus Moten, Chamar Wiley-Harris gained eight to the Diboll 8 and quarterback Case Robinson picked up a first down at the 5.

AJ Phillips capped the drive on a 5-yard burst up the middle and Antonio Arcivar’s kick put the Dogs up 7-0 with 7:47 on the clock.

Diboll’s next possession ended with a punt to the Dog 35, but a personal foul pen-alty on the Jacks moved the ball to the 50.

The Bulldogs reached the Diboll 14 yard line but were moved back on a holding call to the 25. Facing fourth-and-11 at the 18 yard line, Thompson elected to send in the field goal unit and Arcivar booted a 35-yarder that gave

the Dogs a 10-0 lead with :48 left in the opening frame.

Diboll came out forcefully in the second quarter and scored on two big pass plays to take the lead.

After the kickoff, the Lum-berjacks answered quickly on a 63-yard pass from quarter-back Kevin Hurley to Jesus Flores with 10:44 left in the first half. Diboll faked the ex-tra point kick and attempted an unsuccessful pass, leaving Crockett with a 10-6 lead.

Crockett’s next possession eventually stalled at the Di-boll 25, where the Lumber-jacks stopped the Dogs on fourth down.

Diboll’s defensive stand sparked its offense which then marched down the field and struck on a 40-yard aerial from Hurley to a wide-open Flores. The point-after kick by Christian Barrera put the Lumberjacks in front 13-10 with 4:16 in the second.

The Bulldogs retaliated with two unanswered touch-downs before halftime to take a 22-13 advantage.

Crockett put together a 61-yard touchdown drive to regain the lead, 16-13, with 2:10 left in the first half.

The five-play drive includ-ed a four-yard run by Robin-son, a 12-yard toss to Lucky Daniels and a pair of runs by Wiley-Harris that set up a 37-yard touchdown scamper by Phillips. Arcivar’s kick hit the upright, leaving Crockett with a three-point lead.

Diboll was on the move late in the second quarter when CHS defender Don Gilbert picked off a pass and weaved his way down the sidelines to the Lumberjack 27, but a penalty brought the ball back to the Diboll 43.

After a 15-yard pass inter-ference call on Diboll, Rob-inson tossed a screen pass to Phillips, who scooted 28 yards to give the Bulldogs a 22-13 cushion with :48 be-fore halftime. The extra point kick was no good.

After the kickoff Diboll reached the Bulldog 23, but was unable to punch the ball into the end zone before the first half ended.

The Bulldogs set the tone for the second half with a touchdown on their first pos-session. A 20-yard toss from Robinson to Daniels and a

21-yard run by Wiley-Harris quickly put them in the red zone, setting up a 14-yard touchdown run by Moten on fourth down. Arcivar’s kick made it 28-13 with 8:13 in the third quarter.

After forcing a Diboll punt, the Dogs struck again with a 30-yard Robinson-to-Daniels pass on fourth down. Arcivar tacked on the extra point for a 36-13 lead with 4:40 in the third.

Crockett’s defense would thwart Diboll’s next three possessions by forcing turn-overs.

After receiving the kick-off, Diboll abruptly turned the ball over when Daniels stepped in front of the intend-ed receiver and pulled down the ball at the Bulldog 33.

Driving down the field, the Bulldogs chewed up the remaining 4:36 of the third

quarter and opened the fourth by scoring on a 14-yard sideline run by Phillips. The point-after was good for a 43-13 edge with 11:52 left.

Once again, the Lumber-jack offense would soon fall victim to the opportunistic Crockett defense. After pick-ing up a first down in Bulldog territory, Diboll fumbled and speedster Jordan Washington scooped up the ball and ran it back 53 yards for a quick six-pointer. Arcivar tacked on the final point, putting the Dogs up 50-13 with 10:40 left.

Washington wasn’t finished flashing his defensive prow-ess, however. With Diboll threatening again, the senior linebacker recovered another fumble at the Bulldog 20.

Diboll scored its final touchdown-- a 29-yard pass-- as the final seconds were tick-ing off the clock.

By Jeff GayleLightning and rain can

even bring down a Sandie or a Lion, and it did Friday evening.

The annual cross-county matchup between Lovelady and Grapeland was rescheduled to Saturday afternoon after a big storm swept through Grapeland.

Kicking off at 1:30 p.m. in Sandie Stadium, the game had a real fall football atmosphere with a crisp cold front making for ideal conditions.

After a hard-fought Houston County battle, the Lions prevailed 42-18 to win back their crown after surrendering it to the Sandies two years ago.

This year’s game was closer than the final score indicates. Lovelady jumped out to a 29-6 halftime lead, but saw Grapeland strike for two unanswered touchdowns in the third to make it 29-18. The Lions put the game away with two touchdowns in the final 7 ½ minutes.

The Sandies won the opening toss and deferred to

the second half. Jaques Faulk kicked off and the Lions started at their own 37 after a fair catch. Quarterback Lee Holsey led the Lions on a short drive that ended with an interception by Sandie Rodney Davis, who returned it to the Sandie 25.

The Sandie offense led by quarterback Zach Lewis started off cold and on fourth down attempted a punt that was blocked and recovered by the Lions at the Sandie 24.

Holsey ran for 10 yards on first down and two plays later handed off to Dillon McLaughlin, who took it in for a 13-yard touchdown. The PAT attempt by Jose Mora was good for a 7-0 lead with 4:37 to go in the first quarter.

After the kickoff the Sandies started at their own 31, but the Lion defense stepped up and shut them down. On fourth down another Sandie punt attempt went awry as a bad exchange resulted in a fumble and great field position once again for the Lions at the Sandie 16.

Emanual Williams carried

to the one on a first down and Holsey took it the last yard for another Lion touchdown. Mora’s kick was good again, bringing the score to 14-0 with 1:41 to go in the first.

Zach Lewis received the Lion kick on a fair catch setting the Sandies up on their own 34. To start the second quarter the Z. Lewis dropped back and passed to R. Davis for a 50-yard catch-and-run all the way to the Lion 3.

Lewis ran in for the touchdown to cut the lead to 10-6 with 11:55 left in the first half, but the PAT attempt was no good.

Following Faulk’s kick, the Lions started at their own 25 but the Sandie defense stepped it up on this drive and forced the Lions to punt. After pinning the Sandies all the way back at their own 10 yard line on a long punt, the Lion defense held and forced Grapeland to punt.

Once again the Lions had good field position and after a short drive. McLaughlin once again took it to the endzone on a six-yard run and Mora’s kick brought the score to 21-6 with 6:30 left in the first half.

After the kickoff, the Sandies started at their own 35 mixing run and a few short passes but once again faced a fourth down. The Sandies tried a little trickery on a fake punt that was successful for a long gain, but it was for naught as a penalty nullified the play and forced a punt.

After receiving a short punt, the Lions set up on their own 32. Golden caught a pass at the Sandie 13 yard line and a roughing-the-passer call set the Lions up with a first-and-goal. Williams carried for a two-yard touchdown and Golden ran the two-point conversion that put the Lions ahead 29-6 at the half.

Starting the second half, a booming kickoff by Mora landed the Sandies with a first down all the way back at their own five yard line.

Quarterback Lewis tossed a long pass down the sidelines where R. Davis made an acrobatic catch and then ran the ball in for a 95-yard touchdown. The PAT failed but the Sandies had pulled a little closer, 29-12, with 11:07 to go in the third.

The Lions set up on the 50 yard line following a good kickoff return by Golden. On second down Holsey’s pass attempt was intercepted by Sandie Riley Chipman and returned to the Sandie 25.

Quarterback Lewis mixed a few runs by Roderick Cook with three short passes to Chipman, Z. Lewis and Davis. On fourth-and-long Lewis passed to Chipman for a first down but the drive stalled and the ball was turned over on downs.

The Lions started with Golden running for eight yards, but on the next play the Lions fumbled and Grapeland’s Kaleb Leonard recovered at the Sandie 42 with 4:00 to go in the third.

A first-down pass by Lewis to Faulk was good for 25 yards, then a short pass to Z. Lewis set the Sandies up at the Lion 18 yard line. Lewis then dropped back and hit Faulk for a touchdown pass bringing the Sandie crowd to its feet. The PAT was no good, but Lovelady’s lead was cut to 29-18 with 3:03 to go in the third quarter.

A failed onside attempt by the Sandies resulted in a first down Lions at their own 48 yard line. The young Sandie defense really started stepping up with good play by Ethan Dailey, Ryan Beasley, Daniel Johnson and Ashton

Henry up front. Once again they forced the Lions to punt.

The Sandies set up at their own 36, but this time the Lion defense, led by their big linebacker Taylor Connell, stepped up and stopped the Sandies. Pressure on fourth down forced a short punt by the Sandies and the Lions took over at the Sandie 45.

Holsey and the Lions started a good drive mixing runs by Golden, McLaughlin and Williams. The Sandie defense stiffened, but on fourth down from the 11 yard line Golden burst through for the touchdown. The PAT attempt was blocked by R. Davis, but the Lions led 35-18 with 7:25 to go.

The Sandies set up after the kick at their own 35 yard line. QB Lewis started a good drive with a 15-yard run up the middle. Cook then ran for eight yards and Lewis passed to his brother Z. Lewis for 12 yards. Runs by Cook and Lewis brought the Sandies all the way to their own 35, but the Lion defense stepped up and held them on downs.

The Lions then started at their own 32 yard line. Following a few short gains, running back Williams weaved and bobbed for a 50-yard run to give the Lions first and goal. Holsey then took it

in for the late touchdown and the PAT was good.

After the game, Sandies Coach Shawn Brown indicated that he saw some good things from his young squad. He said they did bounce back from an early deficit and never gave up.

Coach Brown said some early miscues made it hard to overcome but that he was proud of the way his team kept coming back, and that they just had to keep up the hard work in practice to get where they need to be.

Defensive player of the week for the Sandies was Riley Chipman with 17 tackles and an interception. Offensive player of the game was Quarterback Zach Lewis with 17 of 30 passes for 222 yards and a touchdown.

The Sandies only rushed for 7 yards with their total yardage at 229 yards.

Receiver Rodney Davis, who had 4 catches for 176 yards and a touchdown, was an offensive standout along with Roderick Cook, Zach Lewis, Aaron Davis, Dylan Gilpin, and Cameron Riess.

Defensive standouts were Jaques Faulk, P.J. Lewis, Kaleb Leonard, Ashton Henry, Ethan Dailey, Jose Castillo and Ryan Beasley.

Total Yards 414 - Rushing Yards 259 - Passing Yards 155 Rushing Team Totals

40 carries, 259 yards gained, 2 yards lost, 257 net yards, 6.4 avg., 9 carries 10+ yards, longest 37 yards, 0 fumbles, 4 TD.

Individual RushingAJ Phillips 11-81, 81 net yards, 7.4 avg., 2 carries 10+

yards, longest 37, 3 TD. Chamar Wiley-Harris 11-69, 69 net yards, 6.3 avg., 2 carries 10+ yards, longest 21. JaMarcus Moten 9-64, 64 net yards, 7.1 avg., 3 carries 10+ yards, lon-gest 14, 1 TD. Case Robinson 7-33, 32 net yards. 4.6 avg., 1 carry 10+ yards, longest 22. Javion Dixon 2-12, 11 net yards, 5.5 avg., 1 carry 10+ yards, longest 12.

Receiving Team Totals11 receptions, 155 yards, 14.1 avg., longest 30, 6 catches

for 10+ yards, 2 TD.Individual Receiving

Lucky Daniels 3-61, 20.3 avg., longest 30, 3 catches 10+ yards, 1 TD. AJ Phillips 4-60, 15.0 avg., longest 28, 2 catches 10+, 1 TD. Chamar Wiley-Harris 2-17, 8.5 avg., longest 20, 1 catch 10+ yards. AD Watkins 1-9. Damien Richardson 1-8.

PassingCase Robinson 17-11 (65%), 155 yards, 14.1 avg., 6 passes

for 10+ yards, longest 30 yards, 2 TD, 0 interceptions.

Dogs Offensive Statistics vs. Diboll

Chamar Wiley-Harris- 2 first hits. AJ Phillips- 1 first hit. JaMarcus Moten- 1 first hit, 6 assists. Lucky Daniels- 2 first hits, 3 assists, 1 interception. DeAnthony Epps- 4 first hits, 6 assists, 1 tackle for loss. Don Gilbert- 1 first hit, 2 assists, 1 interception, 1 PBU. Damien Richardson- 3 first hits, four assists. LT Tryon- 1 first hit, 1 assist. Vunterious Leonard- 5 first hits, 4 assists, 2 TFL,1 PBU. Xavion Dixon- 4 first hits, 3 assists. Antonio Arcivar- 2 first hits, 1 assist. Victor Rangel- 5 first hits, 1 caused fumble. Cordell Ferguson- 1 first hit, 1 assist, 1 fumble recovery, 1 PBU. Ricardo Hidalgo- 7 first hits, 3 assists. LaTreveounce Bell- 3 first hits. Nathan Sand-ers- 1 assist, 1 caused fumble. Jordan Washington- 4 first hits, 1 assist, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 PBU, 1 defensive score. Ty Dowell- 1 first hit, 1 assist, 1 fumble recovery.

Dogs Tackle Chart vs. Diboll

Left: Bulldog defender Jordan Washington sprints 53 yards to the end zone after scooping up a Diboll fumble early in the fourth quarter. Right: JaMarcus Moten breaks free on fourth down to score on a 14-yard run in the third quarter.

Madisonville Next Test For Dogs

Unbeaten Lions, Cougars battle

Sandies travel to Mt. Enterprise

Still savoring their first sweet taste of victory, the Crockett Bulldogs head to Madisonville for a Friday night clash with their long-time rivals.

“They’re going to be very physical, line up and control the football. Defensively, they’ll be aggressive. Madi-sonville’s always solid,” said Bulldog head coach Jimmy Thompson. “They’ve played

three good teams and scored points on them, so they moved the ball. Defensively, they gave up a bunch a points to Fairfield and Franklin, but everybody else does too.”

Madisonville remains win-less after facing Franklin (47-15), Fairfield (59-31) and Caldwell (28-7).

“It doesn’t get any easier for us. This week we go to Madisonville and the next

four games is somebody’s homecoming,” noted Thomp-son.

Sub-Varsity ScheduleThe Junior Varsity Bull-

dogs host Madisonville on Thursday at 6 p.m. after post-ing their first victory of the young season.

In junior high action, the Dogs travel to Madisonville for seventh grade action at 5 p.m. and eighth grade at 6:30.

Grapeland (1-2) and Mt. Enterprise (1-2) will both be look-ing to get back on winning track when they square off Friday night in Mt. Enterprise.

The Wildcats won their season opener over Warren 52-46, but have since lost their last two games to Carlisle (52-21) and Union Grove (42-6)

Lovelady (3-0) and Leon (3-0) will put their spotless re-cords on the line in a Friday night clash at the Lions Den.

The Cougars are coming off a 27-0 win over Riesel after earlier wins over Elkhart ( 35-14) and Normangee (30-6).

A Grapeland defender makes a tackle on a Love-lady ball carrier in last week’s action.

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Crockett Family Resort and Marina’s weekend report for Houston County Lake:

Water condition: 82 degrees surface water tempera-ture, water stained and 4” below normal level.

Bass: Slow black bass to 3 pounds in shallow water, approximately 5 p.m. best time on poppers and chatter baits near grass and the mouths of creek channels.

Crappie: Slow on live minnows, evenings best fishing time.

Bream: Good bream on live worms.Catfish: Good on jug lines using perch.

Houston County Lake Fishing Report

Photo by Gloria NeelLatexo ISD Technology instructors Lena Kelsey and Sandy Simpson present ed School Board President Ed Stockton with an oversized Texas Education Lending Program grant check for $72,000 Monday, Sept. 15. The grant will be used to provide more technology for students in and out of the classroom.

agreement with Crockett ISD to participate in the Dis-ciplinary Alternative Educa-tion Program (DAEP) Co-op.

• Budget amended for sti-pend to Kelsey and Simpson for obtaining grant.

After the action items on the agenda were addressed, principals from both cam-

Mike Gain for the accom-plishments in the cross coun-try meets and volleyball.

He also reported “Meet The Teacher” was success-ful, especially the seventh grade orientation that was standing room only.

Elsom reported student en-rollment is up from 502 last fall to currently 531 students with attendance at 98.21%.

He is waiting to hear back on a FEMA grant, and is working on this year’s evac-uation drill as well as pre-paring for fire drills. Fund

raisers are in full swing, with fruit sales coming up next month.

After Superintendent El-som discussed reimburse-ments, he had some informa-tion on the Equity Center, which leads a law suit against the state on funding.

“The cost of education index hasn’t been updated in 20+ years,” Elsom said. “Student enrollment in pub-lic schools is up 45.6% from

3.3 million to 4.9 million. Students qualifying for free and reduced lunch has gone from 1.3 million students to 3.03 million, which is up 129% increase and what’s even more is that students enrolled in bilingual ESL programs is up 149% and the cost of education index has stayed the same.” This is part of the reason the lawsuit has been filed.

The final item in open

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receive $2563 and it would be put back on the tax roll. A bid on two acres was re-jected.

Kindergarten teacher Jodi Carney addressed the board concerning the policy re-quiring teachers to pay for substitute teachers. “I was really surprised when I came into the district. We have to pay our own subs if we are absent for any reason. We have to pay $55 out of our paychecks. That $55 is a lot for a teacher,” She said.

“Everybody who teaches in this district is invested in this community. This is one of the best school districts around. But we also take a big pay cut to teach in Love-lady.”

The board reviewed SBOE Policy Update 100 which in-cluded district campus im-provement plans, teaching and working conditions, and insurance requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

“We exceed insurance re-quirements,” said Lovelady

ISD Superintendent Dr. Mi-cah Dyer.

The local policies spelled out legal ramifications of the Concealed Handgun Act.

The Board voted to accept bids for the design/ build of a new seamless roof over a portion of the high school.

Wednesday, Sept. 17, was the scheduled Kunos launch at the high School, and Thursday, Sept. 18, the Kunos will launch at the el-ementary school.

The Kuno - the name com-

session was a Power Point presentation on building the vision and mission of Texas schools entitled, “Creating A New Vision For Public Education in Texas”. Elsom went through one of six parts entitled, “The New Digital Learning Environment”.

After a 25-minute execu-tive session regarding per-sonnel issues, the board ad-journed without taking any action.

puses reported to the board. Dr. Stacy Easterly, ele-

mentary principal, reported things are going well at the elementary campus. The PTO has met and scheduled this year’s Fall Fest for Nov. 7.

High School Principal Adam Ivy praised Coach Jessica Cutshaw and Coach

bines K (for K-12) and the Spanish number for one, ‘Uno’, to signify one-to-one student:tablet - is a rugged mobile tablet with e-books and teaching materials. Other districts already are teaching with the Kuno tab-lets. Dyer believes there will not be too many problems launching the Kunos.

“We learned from other districts’ mistakes,” Dyer said. “We are pushing our kids into the 21st Century and beyond,” he said.

LoveLaDy iSD PLeaSeD WitH, From Page 1

Photo by Gloria NeelLatexo ISD Superinten-dent Don Elsom (left) accepted a $2,500 dona-tion for the district from the Latexo Basketball Association, presented by Ed Stockton, on be-half of the association. The gift is in apprecia-tion for use of the school facilities last spring.

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COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

September 18, 2014Texas General Land Office for Dynamic Instruments, Inc. Gary Holcomb3429 Executive Center Drive Suite 150Austin, Texas, 78731-1656512.475.5085

This Notice shall satisfy the above-cited two separate but related procedural noti-fication requirements.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about the October 6, 2014, the Texas General Land Office (TxGLO) will authorize Heather Lagrone to submit a request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program for 2008 Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funds under Section 104(f) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended. The Forgivable Loan Program provided by the Texas Disaster Relief Fund administered by the General Land Office on behalf of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and because of Hurricane Ike, the Water Facilities project represents a publically sponsored undertaking will potentially impact significant cultural resources. The TxGLO Forgivable Loan Program project is for Dynamic Instruments Inc. Contract #DRS229224 and Contract #13-199-000-7349. The purpose of the Forgivable Loan Fund is to make loans to local businesses in the community that lead to job creation or retention. At least fifty-one percent (51%) of the jobs created and retained must be held by low to moderate income (LMI) Individuals. The proposed project is to Lot #3 at the Crockett Industrial Park Located at 430 Industrial Park Blvd, Crockett, Texas 75835, for expansion and relocation of Dynamic Instruments of the current machine shop oper-ations. The expansion of Dynamic Instruments, Inc., will create 8 new positions that will be held by 80% Low To Moderate Income (LMI) individuals at their new facility. The 8 LMI beneficiaries are projected to be 57% of the workforce. Project 22315.5 The $300,000 Forgivable Loan is earmarked for the purchase of a computerized milling (CNC) machine, with the whole project to entail construction at a new facility. The project Area of Potential Effect (APE) location is of the proposed undertaking consists of the entire 1.3-hectare 3.1 -acre tract.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Texas General Land Office has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional proj-ect information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at The Texas General Land Office, located at 3429 Executive Center Drive, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78731-1658 where the ERR is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to com-ment on the project may submit written comments to the Texas General Land Office, responsible for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by Oc-tober 3, 2014, will be considered by the Texas General Land Office prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Commenters should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing.

RELEASE OF FUNDS The Texas General Land Office certifies to the US Housing and Development that Heath-er Lagrone, certifying officer in her capacity as Program Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The Office’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Texas General Land Office to use Pro-gram funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The US Housing and Development Office of Community and Planning Development (HUD) will consider objections to its release of funds and the Texas General Land Office certification received by October 21, 2014 or a period of fifteen days from its receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the cer-tification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or other officer of the Texas General Land Office approved by HUD; (b) the Texas General Land Office has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the project have committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a writ-ten finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to HUD Head Quarters, 451 7th Street, SW, Rm 7272, Washington, DC 20410,to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTIONProperties acquired by the taxing jurisdictions of Houston County through tax foreclosure sales are being offered for resale to the public. The properties will be auctioned off through a sealed bid auction. The purchaser must pay by money order or cashier’s check due within 30 days of date of letter notification of deeds being executed. The following is a list of the properties being auctioned. These properties are being offered for sale as is, without warranty of any type. A tax resale deed will be given which is the nature of a quitclaim deed. Bids must be delivered by Friday, September 26, 2014 by 1:00 p.m. to Kathryn Keith, Chief Appraiser, Houston County Appraisal District, 1512B East Loop 304, P O Box 1125, Crockett, Texas 75835. The bids must be in a sealed envelope and be labeled “Sealed bid for Property” on the outside of the envelope. Bids deposited in the mail must be actually received before the deadline. Any bid Received after the deadline will be returned unopened. Each bid must include the applicable suit number, legal description, and parcel number, the amount of the bid, the name, address, and telephone number of the bidder. In the event of bids of identical amounts are received, the prior in time will be considered. The taxing entities reserve the right to withdraw any property from the bid process and to reject any and all bids. More detailed descriptions of the properties are available from the Houston County Appraisal District, 1512B, East Loop 304, Crockett, Texas 75835.05-0105, Account No(s). R2538, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. BETTY CARTER, ET AL, Lot 14, Block “C”, Sand Hill Manor Addition, an addition to the City of Grapeland, Houston County, Texas, as described in volume 672, page 317, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

04-0117, Account No(s). R9161, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MARY LEWIS, 0.50 acre, more or less, situated in the J. Erwin Survey, Abstract 396, Houston County, Texas, as described in deed dated July 9, 1943, from Charles C. Hill to Mary Lewis, in Volume 221, Page 28, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

03-0109, Account No(s). R4882, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. HOLCOMB EPPS, ET AL, Lots 7 and 8, block 4, Cannon addition, city of Crockett, Hous-ton County, Texas, and described in deed dated November 30, 1923 from A. A. Aldrich, et al., to Naomi Epps, recorded in volume 114, page 189, deed records of Houston County, Texas and in deed dated November 30, 1923 from A. A. Aldrich, et al., to Naomi Epps, recorded in volume 114, pages 189 and 190, deed records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

03-0109, Account No(s). R4881, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. HOLCOMB EPPS, ET AL, Lot 4, block 3, Capony addition, city of Crockett, Houston County, Texas, and described in deed dated November 22, 1920 from J. T. Clark to Isabella Epps, recorded in volume 270, page 207, deed records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

03-0073, Account No(s). R1739, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DELBERT DEFLORA, AKA: DELBERT D. DEFLORA, SR., ET AL, 0.1653 acre, more or less, situated in the A. E. Gossett Survey, Abstract 423, City of Crockett, Houston County, Texas, and described in “Second Tract” in deed dated October 5, 1984 from J. B. Price to Delbert DeFlora, recorded in volume 785, page 845, Official Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

03-0073, Account No(s). R12386, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DELBERT DEFLORA, AKA: DELBERT D. DEFLORA, SR., ET AL, A tract or parcel of land containing 0.165 acre, more or less, situated in the A. E. Gossett Survey, Abstract 423, City of Crockett, and being Lot No. 3, a part of the Earle P. Adams 2.51 acres tract, Houston County, Texas, and described in deed dated February 3, 1984 from John Henry Randolph, Jr. to Delbert DeFlora and wife, Barbara Deflora, recorded in Volume 768, page 958, Official Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

06-0169, Account No(s). R10017, CROCKETT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CLAUDE WATSON, AKA CLAUDE CALVIN WATSON, JR., 0.162 acre, more or less, situated in the Frank Johnson Survey, Abstract 46, Houston County, Texas, as described in deed dated June 13, 1995, from George Simon, Jr. to Claude Watson, in Volume 1038, Page 700, Official Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

06-0190, Account No(s). R19490, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. VERIA LEE GAINOUS, AKA VERIA LEE SHERMAN, 3.865 acres, more or less, situ-ated in the Bradford Davis Survey, Abstract 322, Houston County, Texas, as described in partition deed dated March 3, 1980, by and between Luther Sherman etal and Veria Lee Gainous, in Volume 696, Page 134, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

07-0081, Account No(s). R638, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JOSEPH C. BAGSBY, (DEC’D), ET AL, 0.111 acre, more or less, situated in the Frank Johnson League, Houston County, Texas, as described in deed dated June 30, 1976, from Leola B. Henry to Joseph C. Bagsby etux, in Volume 567, Page 339, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

07-0093, Account No(s). R4264, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JAMES TESSEO, (DEC’D), ET AL, All that certain tract of land being a portion of Lot 9, Aldrich & Crook Addition, Houston County, Texas, as described in deed dated February 28, 1987, from Mary Lois Dotson Neel to Thomas Jefferson Dotson, in Volume 903, Page 443, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

07-0138, Account No(s). R1644, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. LINK BRADLEY, (DEC’D), 0.17 acre, more or less, situated in the F. Johnson Survey, Abstract 46, Houston County, Texas, as described in deed dated May 3, 1963, from Earle P. Adams etal to Link Bradley, in Volume 392, Page 412, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

07-0295, Account No(s). R2921, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. WILLIAM CLARK, ET AL, 0.14 Acre, more or less, out of the F. Johnson League, Abstract 46, Houston County, Texas, being more particularly described in a Deed from Ella Mae Mathews, et al to William Clark, et al, recorded in Volume 268, Page 549, Deed Records, Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

07-0304, Account No(s). R4289, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. LEE ROY PATTON, (DEC’D), ET AL, 0.42 acre, more or less, situated in the W. H. Jones Survey, Abstract 645, Houston County, Texas, as described in deed dated March 8, 1988, from George M. Dowdy etux to Lee Roy Patton etux, in Volume 1018, Page 674, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

09-0101, Account No(s). R8421, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JODY KING, ET AL, 2.43 acres, more or less, situated in the Z. Steadman Survey, Ab-stract 930, Houston County, Texas, as described in partition judgement dated October 29, 1973, from J. B. Salas etal to Harvey King etal, in Volume 520, Page 469, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

10-0223, Account No(s). R12754, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. WILL IKE PATTON, 0.10 acre, Frank Johnson Survey, Abstract 46, Houston County, Texas, and being more particularly described in a deed from Joe Paul Richardson to Will Ike Patton dated February 3, 2003 recorded under document #030732, Image Records, houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

13-0110, Account No(s). R12203, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JOE ED FREEMAN, ET AL, Lot 3, Block 15, being a part of the Smith Brothers Estate Addition to the City of Crockett, according to the Plat Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

05-0107, Account No(s). R9694, HOUSTON COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. FRANCES E. DREHER, ET AL, .56 acre, more or less, situated in the Francis Johnson League, Abstract 46, Houston County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 25, 1995 from George C. Skalicky to Frances E. Dreher, recorded in volume 1045, page 601, Deed Records of Houston County, Texas.; Sale Notes:

Notes: All sales are without warranty, expressed or implied. Specifically, there is no warranty as to title or physical condition (including the condition or existence of any improvements). The sales are subject to any rights of redemption as provided by law.

All volume and page references in the legal description refer to the records of the County Clerk of Houston County. All prospective bidders should make their own investigation of the title held by the taxing entities and the value of the property.

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TheLoveladyIndependentSchoolDistrict’sBoardofTrusteeswillreceiveDesign-BuildProposalsfromDe-sign-Build Firms to install a standing seam metal roofsystem (with all panel, trim, gutters anddownspouts asrequired)attheLoveladyHighSchool,Lovelady,Texas. Sealed bids for this project will be received until 2:00p.m.October15th,2014attheofficeoftheSuperin-tendent,LoveladyI.S.D.,P.O.Box99,Lovelady,TX75851.Noqualificationswillbeacceptedaftertheabovetime.BidopeningswillbeOctober20th,2014atthemonthlyboardmeeting,LoveladyHighSchoollibrary. The selection process will be conducted in ac-cordancewithTexasEducationCode,subpartB,section44.036.ThedistrictwillevaluateproposalsforthisprojectandselectaDesign-BuildfirmatitsregularBoardmeetingscheduledforMonday,October20th,2014at7:00p.m.intheLoveladyHighSchoolLibrary.ForadditionalinformationpleasecontactSuperintendent,Dr.MicahDyerat936-636-7616,ext.222.ItisthepolicyofLoveladyISDnottodiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,handicap,orageinitsemploymentpracticesasrequiredbyTitleVIoftheCivilRightsActof1964,asamended;theAgeDiscrimina-tionActof1975,asamended;Section504oftheRehabil-itationActof1973,asamended

ORDINANCE NO. O-09-14AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF CROCK-ETT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015; PROVIDING FOR APPOR-TIONING EACH LEVY FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES; AND PROVIDING WHEN TAXES SHALL BECOME DUE AND WHEN SAME BECOME DE-LINQUENT IF NOT PAID 75-2t-bNOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that orig-inal Letters Testamentary for he Estate of ANN STRENGTH ANTILL, Deceased, were is-sued on September 12, 2014, in Cause No. 09-429, pend-ing in the County Court at Law of Houston County, Texas, to: AMANDA STRENGTH-STEW-ART and JANIE STRENGTH LANDFORD. All persons hav-ing claims against this Estate which is currently being admin-istered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner pre-scribed by law.c/o: Joe E. Griffith, Jr.Attorney at Law514 EAST HOUSTON AVENUECROCKETT, TEXAS 75835

LEGAL NOTICESDATED the 12 day of Septem-ber, 2014.(s) Joe E. Griffith, Jr.Attorney for AMANDA STRENGTH-STEWARTAnd JANIE STRENGTH LANG-FORDState Bar No.: 00784179514 EAST HOUSTON AVENUECROCKETT, TEXAS 75835Telephone: (936) 544-2065Facsimile: (936) 544-5649E-mail: jodyg@griffithandg-riffithpc.com 75-1t-bNotice of Public Sale of property to satisfy landlord’s lien, Pursu-ant to Chapter 59, Texas Prop-erty Code. Sale will be held at 10:00 A.M. on September 27, 2014 at the Space Place, 1514 East Loop 304, Crockett, TX. All property includes household furnishings, clothes, appliances and miscellaneous from the fol-lowing tenants: CILA JAMES, DONNIE BOLTON, SUKARI HOLMES, DESHALY MASK, JONATHON FREEMAN, LEILA LANEAB, CORDARIUS ELEM, SURKANSAS MCCULOUGH, JERIE WARNER, SHANNON BENNETT, HELEN MASTERS, FONDA THOMPSON, WILLIAM STOCKTON, LYLE HYDE, SHARON DAVIS, SCOTT DAV-ENPORT, COURTNEY WIL-LIAMS, MARY SIMMON, ARIEL MUMPHREY. 74-3T-B

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Wor. 11am, Eve. 5pm, Business Mtg. & Supper 3rd Sun. each Month 5pmWEEPING MARY BAPTIST CHURCH: S.S. 9:45am, Sun. Wor. 11am & 7pm, Wed. Bible Study 7pmWELDON BAPTIST CHURCH: 11812 FM 230, Lovelady. S.S. 10am, Morn. Wor. 11am, Eve. Serv. 6pmWELDON CHURCH OF CHRIST: Wor. Serv. 9am & 7pm, Bible Class 10am, Wed. Serv. 7pmWESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy 7 W., Crockett. S.S. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 11am, Eve. Wor. 6pm, Wed. Bible Study & Children’s Time 7pm, Choir Practice 7:30-8pmWHEELER SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH: Rt. 3 Box 510, Crockett. S.S. 10am, Service 11am, every 3rd Sun. of the month. wheelersprings@hotmail.comWHITE ROCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: CR 4200, Lovelady. S.S. 10am, Wor. 11am (4th Sundays)WILLIAMS CHAPEL CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD P.G.O.T.: 309 Rose St., Crockett. 544-3405. S.S. 10am, Sun. Morn. Wor. 11:15am, Wed. Eve. Bible Study 6:30pm

ALEXANDER CHAPEL UMC: 461 E. Cox St., 3 blocks S. of E. Houston, Lovelady. 636-2423 Worship every 1st & 3rd SundayALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 1301 E. Houston, Crockett. 544-8914 Vicar, Sun. Wor. 10am Wed. Worship 6pmALLEN CHAPEL, AME CHURCH: Ratcliff, Texas ANDERSON CHAPEL UMC: CR 3365 just South of Crockett, Lovelady. 636-2423. Worship every 2nd Sunday.ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH: Rt. 4416 FM RD 230, Lovelady. S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 10:50am, Eve. Wor. 6pm. Mid week prayer 6:30pm.ANTIOCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 4625 Antioch Rd. 638-2502ARBOR COMMUNITY CHURCH: Rt. 1 Box 1007 (FM 232) 8 mi. E. of loop off Hwy 7 or 287. 936-204-5046. Sun. Wor. Service 10am. ASH CHURCH OF CHRIST: Austonio Bible Class 10am, Worship 11am.AUSTONIO BIBLE CHURCH: 13219 Hwy 21 W. Austonio. 624-3110 Morn. Wor. 11am, S.S. 9:45am, Eve. Wor. 5pmBELOTT COMMUNITY CHURCH: 9414 FM 1733. Sunday Services 2pm. 936-545-2842.BERIA BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy 7. 544-7815. S.S. 10am, Wor. 11am every Sun. Tr. Union & Lord’s Supper 5:30pm every 1st Sun., Wed. teachers & prayer meet at 7pmBETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 904 N. 6th St. 544-2897. Sun. Morn. Glory 8am, S.S. 9:30am, Sun. Wor. 11am, Prayer & Bible Study Wed. 7pmBETHEL CME CHURCH: Tadmor Community134 CR 1140, Crockett. 936-655-2129. S.S. 10am, Wor. 11am every 2nd & 4th Sun. BREWINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH: 170 CR 1675, Grapeland. S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 11am. Every 1st & 2nd Sundays only.CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: S. 8th, Crockett. 544-7569 S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 10:50am, Eve. Wor. 6pm, Wed. Prayer Serv. 6:30pm.CEDAR BRANCH MISSIONARY BAPTIST: 15 miles W of Grapeland. 687-2557.CENTERHILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: FM 1733 Kennard 936-636-9182. Services 9am, S.S. 10am. CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH: 100 N. 7th, Crockett. 544-3677 S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 10:45am, Eve. 6pm, Wed. family meal 5pm, Prayer Serv. 6pm, KIVY every Sun. 10am.CENTRAL CHURCH OF CHRIST: 415 S. Hwy 287/19 Bypass, Grapeland. 936-687-3052CHURCH OF GOD: 405 Alamo Dr., Crockett. 545-9723 S.S. 10am, Wor. 11am & 6pm, Wed. Prayer & Youth meet 7pmCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS: 628 N. 4th. Sun. Sacrament 10am, S.S. 11:10am, Priesthood & Relief Society 11:10am. Info contact Elder Leo Fields 544-5925 or Elder Earl Hyatt 687-2239.CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD: 1st St. Crockett & Pine St. Grapeland. Serv. 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sun. in Crockett. 2nd & 4th Sun. in Grapeland. S.S. 10am, Morn. Wor. 11:30am, Wed. Bible Study 7pm. 936-544-9654 or 936-687-2525.COMMUNITY CHURCH OF RATCLIFF: 131 Ave. D, PO Box 193, Ratcliff, TX.COMMUNITY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH: Hwy 7, 7 mi. E. of Crockett. 655-2422 S.S. 10am, Wor. Serv. 11am & 6pm, Wed. Prayer 7pm 655-2422.COWBOY CHURCH OF HOUSTON COUNTY: 12328 Hwy 287 N. Grapeland. 687-2215. Sun. 10:30am, Wed. 7pm COUNTRY SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH: 5796 FM 2022. 545-1412.COUNTY LINE CHURCH OF CHRIST: CR 1890 & 287 N. Grapeland. 6545-6103.CROCKETT FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1417 E. Loop 304 & Hwy 287 S. 544-8562. S.S. 9:30am, Sun. Wor. Serv. 10:30am. Wed. Bible Study & Student Ministries 6pm.EAST GATE FAMILY CHURCH: 1245 E. Goliad, Crockett. 936-545-8868 281-731-2636. Sun. Wor. 10am, Mon. Prayer 6:30pm, Wed. 7pmEPHESUS MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Ephesus Rd. S.S. 10am, Morn. Wor. 11am, W.M.A. 5pm, Wed. 7pmFAITH CHAPEL CHURCH: 2060 CR 4550, Pennington. S.S. 10am, Wor. 11am & 6pm, Thurs. Eve 7pm. 936-635-2146FAITH TABERNACLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1 block N. of Hwy 7 Ken-nard. 655-2284. Sunday School 10am, Morning Worship 11amFELDERS CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Grapeland, FM 227/Augusta Rd. 687-4378. S.S. 10am, Sun. Wor. 11am, Eve. 6pm. Wed 7pmFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 801 E. Goliad, Crockett. 544-3175. Sun. Wor. 10am & 6pm, S.S. 9am, Wed. Prayer Serv. 5:45pm. 10am & 6pm Services Broadcast on KIVYFIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH: 200 N. Gordon. 936-544-7810. Sun. Sch. 9:30am, Wor. Serv. 10:30am. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 715 E. Goliad. 544-2668. Church Sch. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 11am, Morn. Wor. Broadcast 3rd Sun. of month 11amFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF LATEXO: S.S. 9am, Morn. Wor. 9:30-10:30am, Wed. Bible 5pmFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 701 E. Goliad, Crockett. 544-2044. S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 10:50amFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRAPELAND: 287 Bypass. 687-4730 Grapeland. Coffee & Conversation 9:30am, S.S. 9:45am, Wor. 11am, Youth 6-8pmFRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH: 337 W. Patterson St., Crockett. 544-5326. S.S. 9:30am, Morn. Wor. 11am, Brotherhood Union 4pm, Tr. Union 5pm, Eve. Wor. 7pm, Mission No.2 Mon. 6:30pm, Wed 7pmFIRST BORN CHRISTIAN CENTER: Equipping Disciples for The Work of the Lord: 100 PR 6065, Grapeland. 687-5555 or 687-4455. Sun. Serv. 11am, Wed. Bible Study 7pm, Fri. Contemporary Praise Serv. 7:30pm GEORGIA CAMP BAPTIST CHURCH: 4977 CR 3385. 545-6936. S.S. 10am, Wor. Serv. 11amGOOD SHEPHERD FELLOWSHIP CHURCH: 401 S. 7th, Crockett. 544-2662. Sun. Morn. 10:30am, Eve. 6pm, Wed. 7pmGRACE BIBLE CHURCH: 504 FM 227 E., Grapeland. 687-2047. S.S. 9:45am, Fellowship 10:30am, Wor. Serv. 11am, Wed. 6:30-7:45pm, Champions for Christ, Jr. & High School 7:30-8:30pm. email: gracebible@cebridge.netGRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD: Corner of W. Loop 304 & FM 2076. 544-3508. S.S. 9am, Wor. 10:30am, Communion Service 1st & 3rd SundaysGRACE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST: 124 S. Grace, Crockett. 544-3325. Sun. Bible Class 9:30am, Wor. Serv. 10:30am & 5pm, Wed. 6pmGRAPELAND BAPTIST CHURCH: FM 227 at Spivey Rd. Grapeland. S.S. 10am, Morn. Serv. 11am, Eve. 6pm, Wed. 7pmGRAPELAND FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 408 W. Chestnut. Sun. Bible Study 9:30am, Wor. 10:50am & 7pm, Wed. Awana 4-6pm, Bible Study 7pm. www.fbcgrapeland.comGRAPELAND CHURCH OF CHRIST: 504 N. Market. 687-4704. Sun. Bible Study 10am, Wor. 11am, Eve. Serv. 6:30pmGRAPELAND MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: S.S. 10am, Morn.

Wor. 11am, Eve. Serv. 7pmGREATER ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH: S. 2nd.544-5349. S.S. 10am, Wor. Serv. 11am, Eve. Wor. 7pm, Mon. 2pm No.1 Sr. Miss. Wed 6pm No. 2 (jur.) 7pm Prayer Meet 7:30pm Bible Teaching. Van Ministry. HAMPTON MEMORIAL, C.O.G.I.C.: 1106 Peach St. 544-4HMC. Sun. Wor. 8am & 7pm, Wed. Bible Study, S. 10am, Pastoral Day 2nd & 4th Sun. every month, Wor. 11am, Bible Study Wed. 6:30pmHARVEST CHURCH: Nondenominational, 1405 E. Loop 304. 936-544-9945. Sun. 10:30am & 6pm, Wed. 7pm.HOPEWELL BAPTIST CHURCH: 375 CR 4525, PO BOX 792, Crockett. Worship each Sunday. S.S. 10am, Morn. Wor. 11am, Bible Study 6:30pm each Wed. Eve.HOUSE OF THE LORD: Hwy 7, Ratcliff. 655-2171 or 637-3244. S.S. 10am, Sun. Eve. 3pm, Wed. Eve. 7pmHOUSE OF PRAYER: 712 N. Market, Grapeland. S.S. 9am, Sun. Wor. 11am, Wed. Eve. Bible Study 7pm, Prayer Serv. Sat. 7pmIVIE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Kennard. S.S. 10am, Wor Serv. 11am JESUS CHRIST HOLY TEMPLE: 906 S. 4th st., Crockett. Church# 936-544-5889 Home# 936-544-5598. S.S. 10am, Morn. Wor. 11:30am, Tues. Prayer Bible Study 7:30pm, Thurs. Ministers Night 7:30pmJONES CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 306 W. Austin. S.S. 10am, Wed Prayer Serv. 7pmJONES CHAPEL A.M.E.: H.C. Lake Rd. 544-4312. 10am 2nd & 4th Sun.KENNARD FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 300 Carson St. Kennard. 936-655-2173. S.S. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 11am & 6pm, Tr. Wed. Serv. 7pmLAKE BAPTIST CHURCH: FM 229 9 mi. N.W. Crockett. S.S. 10am, Wor. Serv. 11am & 5pm, Wed. Prayer Meeting 6pmLAKEWOOD A.M.E.: 11mi. N.W. from Crockett on Houston County Lake. 544-4312. 9:30am every 1st & 3rd Sundays.LATEXO BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy 287 N. S.S. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 11am & 5:30pm, Wed. Children & Youth Prayer 6:30pm.LIBERTY HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Off FM 3016 be-tween 227 E. & 228 E., follow signs. S.S. 10am, Worship 11am.LIGHT ON A HILL (LOAH): 631 E. FM 228, Grapeland. Sun. Morn. Wor-ship 10:30am, Youth Sunday 6:30pm. LOST SHEEP MINISTRY: CR 1650 (Whitehead Cemetery Rd.) Sunday Services 10:30am & 5pmLOVELADY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: Hwy 19, S. of Lovelady. Sun. Morn. Wor. 10:30am, Sun. Eve. 6pm, Wed. 7pm.LOVELADY CHURCH OF CHRIST: 1 block E. of Hwy 19. Sun. Bible Study 10am, Wor. Serv. 11am & 6pm, Wed. Serv. 7pm.LOVELADY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 210 Reed St. Lovelady. 936-636-7869. S.S. 9:30am, Wor. Serv. 10:45am LOVELADY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 310 N. Reed. Lovelady. 936-636-7043. S.S. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 10:50am, Wed. Youth 6:30pmMILES CHAPEL C.M.E. CHURCH: 199 Fannin. S.S. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 10:40am & 6pmMT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy 21 W. 864 CR 3060. 624-2204. S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 11am, Wed. Bible Study 6:30pmMT. OLIVE CHURCH: 12 mi. E. of Crockett on SH 7-exit FS Rd 514 (Gallant Rd.)-2 mi. exit CR 4600 approx. 1 mi. to church. S.S. 10am, Wor. Serv. 11am & 6pmMT. OLIVE M.B. CHURCH: 9 mi. S. of Crockett on Old Lovelady Rd. S.S. 10:30am, Tr. Union 6:30pm, Wor. Serv. 11:45am & 7pm, Wed. Bible Study 7:30pmMT. PLEASANT METHODIST CHURCH: 415-595-5528. 3rd Sunday of the month, S.S. 10amMT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH: 4 mi. E. of Ratcliff. S.S. 10am, Service every Sun. 11amMT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH: 12202 FM 229, Grapeland. S.S. 9:45am, Church 11:15am, Wed. 6pmNEW ENERGY: S.S. 10am, Baptist Preaching 1st & 3rd Sundays. Methodist Preaching 2nd & 4th Sundays NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy 7, Kennard. S.S. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 11am, Tr. Un. 5-6pm, Lord’s Supper 1st night 6pmNEW PLEASANT GROVE BAPTIST: 2451 State Hwy 19 S., Crockett. 936-544-8772. S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 11am, Wed. Serv. 6:30pmNEW PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST: Germany Comm. Wor. every Sun. S.S. 10am, Wor. 11am, Wed. Bible Study 6-7pmNEW RESTORATION MINISTRIES C.O.G.I.C.: HC Lake FM 229. 936-671-1169. Wor. 11am, Wed. Eve. Prayer & Bible Study 7:30pmNEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH: 2120 Old Crockett Rd. Grapeland. 936-687-2574. S.S. 9:45am, Wor. Serv. 11am.NEW TESTAMEMT CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST: 306 W. Austin, Crockett. 936-544-7881. S.S. 10am, Morn. Wor. 11:45am, Wed. Bible Study 6pm, Women’s Witness Day Program 4th & 5th Sun. 11:45amNORTH COLLEGE BAPTIST (NC): North College Ave. Grapeland. 6204-5406.NORTH LOOP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ABA: N. Loop & 2022. 545-2633. S.S. 10am, Sun. Wor. Serv. 11am & 6pm, Wed. 6pmOAK GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH: Old Palestine Rd., Grapeland. Serving Since 1846. S.S. 9:45am, Morn. Wor. 11am & 6pm, Wed. 7pm

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Reporter In a small community 9 miles east of Crockett on SH 21 at 9414 FM 1733, sits a white, wood frame struc-ture simply known as Belott Community Church. Its founding members faithfully met in a brush arbor un-til 1941 when the Duren family donated land for the church to be built. Some of the Duren descendants are still attending the church today. The church is active ministering door-to-door and visiting most of the coun-ty’s nursing homes bringing church to those who cannot otherwise attend traditional services. Rev. Jesse Tay-lor encourages his members not only to hear the Word, but to memorize it, too. His favorite scripture is Mat-thew 6:33 which says, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Join Pastor Tayor and his wife, Del-larie, any Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. or call 545-2842 for more information.