900 Y YARD ARD S S ALES ALES 1000 L EGALS EGALS Page 8, The Reporter, December 7, 2016 CLASSIFIEDS 787-2172 REAL ESTATE 100 110 - Homes 120 - Real Estate Listings 130 - Mobile Home Sales 140 - Business Property 150 - Acreage 160 - Wanted Real Estate RENTALS 200 210 - Apartments 220 - Rent Homes 230 - Mobile Homes 240 - Business Rentals 250 - Miscellaneous For Rent 260 - Wanted To Rent AUTOMOTIVE 300 310 - Autos 320 - Farm Equip. 330 - R.V.s BOATS 400 ANNOUNCEMENTS 500 510 - Personals 520 - Lost and Found 530 - Thanks 540 - Notices SERVICES 600 BUSINESS OPPORT. 700 HELP WANTED 800 GARAGE SALES 900 LEGALS 1000 MISCELLANEOUS 1100 RV SPACES 1200 CARPENTRY 1300 All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” State law also forbids discrimination based on these factors. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. DIRECTORY 510 P ERSONALS ERSONALS 250 MISC ISC. Hammock Self Storage. Hwy. 87 North. Located across from El Toro Mexican Restaurant in Hemphill. 409-787-2288 or 936-275- 6410. 230 MH MH 800 J OBS OBS Alcoholics anonymous meets Tues. and Thurs. at the Old Catholic Church. Phone 409-579-2508 or 337-302-9472. If you are pregnant and need help or someone to talk to call 409-787-2462 or 409-787-2333 for more information. AA meetings will be held each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church, Big Book Study. For more information call Bryan at 936-201-1707. 510 P P ERSONALS ERSONALS 600 S ERVICES ERVICES Corley’s Lawn Service: For your lawn care call 409-625- 3625 or 936-275-6932. 1100 M MISC ISC . . 1000 L EGALS EGALS Caregiver Support Group will be held each Tuesday, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., at Fairdale Baptist Church, located at 4820 Fairdale Rd. For more information call, 409-579-3388. Hemphill I.S.D. is taking applications for a mainte- nance worker. Knowledge about building, plumbing, and electrical would be ben- eficial. Health insurance and benefits are available. For more information, please contact Wayne Alford at 409-787-2444. For rent: 3 bedroom 1 and half bath in Shamrock Shores. Available Sept. 1 $550 per month plus deposit. Quiet neighbor- hood. Call 787-3398. Life in Recovery, a meeting for all recovering individuals, will be held each Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at New Hope Baptist Church in Milam. For more information, call 409-625- 4223. 1000 L L EGALS EGALS There are two positions available in Sabine County through the Federal Program Experience Works. Requirements: Must be 55+, low income, work in county state or a non-profit organization. Please contact Brenda at 409-622-0289 Experience Works Jasper Office or call Tressie Simon 936-275. An experienced LVN is needed at Toledo Bend Family Medicine. This posi- tion requires valid Texas licensure; experience in a clinic setting is strongly pre- ferred. This position is a full time opportunity with bene- fits available. Qualified appli- cants please apply in person Sabine County Hospital or online at www.sabinecounty - hospital.com . Trailer houses for rent. Three bedrooms for $375 per month and two bed- rooms for $325 per month. No pets. Located off of Hwy. 83 W. of Pineland, about seven miles. Call 409-584- 2402. Al-Anon: A support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics meets every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. and Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church on Hwy. 87S. For more information, please call 409-579-3855 or 409- 579-4232. Women’s Step Study AA Group meets on Wednesdays, 12 to 1 p.m. at the Free Methodist Church. For more information, call 409-787-1360. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Gray Dean Newell also known as Gary Dean Newell, Sr., Deceased, were issued on November 3, 2016, in Cause No. 3704, pending in the County Court of Sabine County, Texas, to: Ginger Kaye Nethery. All person having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner pre- scribed by law. c/o Representative, Estate of Gary Dean Newell also known as Gary Dean Newell, Sr. 364 Admiral Drive Hemphill, Texas 75948 DATED the 10 day of November 2016 Robert G. Neal, Jr. Attorney for Ginger Kaye Nethery State Bar No.: 00794356 Hemphill, Texas 75948 Telephone: (409) 787- 3486 Facsimile: (409) 787- 3907 E - m a i l : [email protected]First Baptist Church, Hemphill is looking for a responsible, mature and lov- ing person to work with our babies and toddlers. Must have reliable transportation, and be available mostly Sunday mornings, and some Sunday and Wednesday evenings. For more informa- tion contact church office, 787-3380. CITATION BY PUBLICATION Cause No. 13,251 YVETTE CHAVARRIA BUTTS, AS NATURAL GUARDIAN OF TRINITY RAYNE CHAVARRIA BUTTS, Plaintiff VS JOHNNIE DESHAN- DRICK SAMPSON and RENEE HARRINGTON, Defendants TO: JOHNNIE DESHAN- DRICK SAMPSON NOTICE TO RESPON- DENTS: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attor- ney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next fol- lowing the expiration of 42 days after this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you.” You are hereby com- manded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition at or before 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, January 9, 2017 before the Honorable 1st & 273rd Judicial District Court of Sabine County, at the Courthouse in said County in Hemphill, Texas. Said Plaintiff’s Original Petition was filed in said court on the 12th day of August, 2016 in the above entitled cause. A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as fol- lows, to-wit; NEGLIGENCE as is more fully shown on Plaintiff’s Original Petition on file in this suit. Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in Hemphill, Texas, on November 22, 2016. LISA PITRE, DISTRICT CLERK SABINE COUNTY, TEXAS. By: Tellina Wright, Deputy. Attorney: Robert G. Neal, Jr. P.O. Box 228 Hemphill, TX 75948 Twin Lakes Rehabilitation and Care Center has open- ings for CNAs, Increased pay scale. Apply in person. Come join our family! Waterfront Paradise $450,000 Stunning Lakeside Log Home $380,000 Dream on the Water $349,900 Protected Waterfront Home $129,000 Where The Living is Easy! $105,000 Comfort & Relaxation $45,000 A Fishing Get-Away! $6,000 196 Nautilus Dr., Pendleton Harbor www.ToledoBendForSale.com “Be kind to one another.” Ephesians 4:32 $499,900 Randy Fuller, Broker 409-787-2212 Office Visit our website: www.picahome75948.com E-Mail: [email protected]#69465 Beautiful waterfront lot located in a new residential waterfront development. This lot offers approximately 100 feet of shoreline on Toledo Bend Lake. The subdivision is restricted to homes only with a minimum of 1,200 square feet. Utilities at the property are community water and electricity...............................................................$49,500.00 #71277 This 1.258 acres offers an excellent view of Toledo Bend Lake. Over 200 feet of shoreline. This property offers a great building site. Electricity and community water are both available..............$45,000.00 #72146 Ideal location, only minutes from Hemphill and Toledo Bend Lake. This spacious three bedroom, two bath manufactured home offers a large living area, dining room and a huge master bedroom with sitting area. Other features include a metal roof, large covered porch and a 24x32 shop building with three roll up doors. The 1.776 acres offers frontage on FM 944.....................................................$79,900.00 #72414 Perfect home for raising a family! This four bedroom, 2 bath brick/frame home on 6.82 acres offers over 1800 square feet of living area. This home offers central air/heat, fireplace and double garage. This property is less than 7 miles from Hemphill and offers a country setting. The acreage is partially fenced, offers a pond and some pas- ture.........................................................................................$89,000.00 #69404 This 4.5 acre tact is located only blocks from Toledo Bend Lake. The property offers frontage on a county road, community water and electricity are available...................................................$24,500.00 NOTICE “Pineland Early Learning Center today announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals served under the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Pineland Early Learning Center has a copy of the pol- icy, which anyone may review. “Application forms and a letter to parents or guardians are being sent to all homes. To apply for free or reduced- price meals, households should fill out the application and return it to the contrac- Heavens Army, Pineland is hosting an addiction pro- gram, each Monday, at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with din- ner provided. For informa- tion, call 936-201-8690 or 936-275-7698. Mobile home for rent in Milam, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $475 per month, $450 deposit. No pets, no excep- tions. Call for more informa- tion, Phyllis, 409-625-1673. For rent: Mobile home in Pineland. 3 bedroom 2 bath, no pets, central a/h, partially furnished. Avalibale in January, Call 409-584-2774. Fairmount General Store is now hiring, all positions. Must apply in person. Members of Hemphill Garden Club will have a rummage sale at the Garden Club on Dec. 8 and 9, from 8 am. to 3 p.m. Items sold will be jewelry, fishing items, tools, Christmas, household items and more. Christmas open house at Glinda’s Emporium. Dec. 8 through Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Refreshments and door prizes, 18 vendors. Great gifts along with free gift wrapping available. Specials throughout the store. We will also have sat- sumas (large oranges) for sale. Be sure to follow us on Facebook. tor. Additional copies are available at the contractor’s office. the information pro- vided on the application will be used to determine eligibil- ity; it may be verified any time during the contract year by the contractor or other program officials. “Households must provide the following information on the application: all house- hold member’s names; the Social Security number of the head of the household (or other responsible adult); and all household members’ income by source; or he household’s food stamp or AFDC case number, if appropriate; and the signa- ture of an adult household member certifying that the information is correct. “Application may be sub- mitted any time during the year. “According to the free and reduced-price policy, Carolyn Barlow will review applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardian dis-satisfied with the ruling of the official may discuss the decision with Ms. Napier. Parents may request a formal appeal either orally or in writing by contacting: Carolyn Barlow PO Box 757 Pineland, TX 75968 409-584-2915 “Households must report increases of over $50 per month or $600 per year in household income, and decreases in household size. If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increas- es, the house should contact the contractor. These changes may qualify chil- dren for reduced-price meals of for free meals if the household income falls to or below the levels. AFDC/Food Stamp house- hold’s must report termina- tion of benefits. “Some foster children are also eligible for free or reduced-price meals. A household with foster chil- dren should contact the con- tractor for more information. “The information that household provides is confi- dential and will be used only to determine eligibility and verifying data. “In the child nutrition pro- gram administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, no child will be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, political belief, or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated against, write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF SABINE PRISCILLA (LEE) RAMOIN, appointed Independent Executor of the Estate of CALVIN JAMES LEE, SR., Deceased, Cause #3714 in Sabine County, Texas, by the Judge of the County Court of said County on November 28, 2016, hereby notifies all persons indebted to said estate to come for- ward and make settlement, and those having claims against the estate to present them to her, within the time prescribed by law, c/o LAW OFFICE OF LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR., attorney for said estate, at 1217 Nederland Avenue, Nederland, Texas. WITNESS my hand this 28th day of November, 2016. LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR. State Bar #06072700 (409) 724-7979 lowing: CATEGORY/OPENING DATE/TIME Processing of USDA Commodity Foods for SY 17-18: RFP #Reg7/17- 18/Jan 10, 2017/2:00 PM Documents for Processing of USDA Commodity Foods for SY 17-18: RFP #Reg7/17- 18/Jan 12, 2017/2:00 PM Health Supplies/Jan 24, 2017/1:30 PM Audio Visual Equipment & Supplies/Jan 24, 2017/1:30 PM Building Maintenance & Safety Supplies/Jan 26, 2017/1:30 PM Catering/Jan 26, 2017/1:30 PM A t h l e t i c Trainer/Fieldhouse Equip. & Supplies/Jan 26, 2017/1:30 PM Snacks, Beverages, Ala’ Carte, & Produce/Mar 28, 2017/1:30 PM Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies/Mar 28, 2017/1:30 PM Athletic Equipment & Supplies/Mar 30, 2017/1:30 PM General Office Supplies & Furniture/Mar 30, 2017/1:30 PM C l a s s r o o m Calculators/May 9, 2017/1:30 PM Copy Paper/May 9, 2017/1:30 PM Bread/Milk/May 18, 2017/1:30 PM Food Service/May 18, 2017/1:30 PM 1000 L EGALS EGALS THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: TINA M CALLEGARI KNOWN HEIRS OF AL BERNARD CALLEGARI GREETINGS: You are hereby com- manded to appear before the County Court of Sabine County, Texas, at the Courthouse of said County in the City of Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas, at or before 10:00 A.M. of the first Monday after the expiration of ten days form the date of publication of this citation by filing a written anser to a petition filed in said Court on 06/12/2016 in Cause No. 3709, styled, IN THE ESTATE OF AL BERNARD CALLEGARI DECEASED A brief statement of the nature of the petition is as follows, to-wit: APPLICATION TO PRO- BATE WILL AND FOR ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY as is more fully shown by the petition on file in this cause. Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Hemphill, Texas on 12/02/2016. Janice McDaniel, County Clerk Sabine County, Texas By: Jamie Clark Deputy PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on behalf of 145 educa- tion entities & one education service center in the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are solicited for the fol- Library Books & Supplies/May 11, 2017/1:30 PM Custodial Supplies/May 11, 2017/1:30 PM M u s i c a l Instruments/Service, Equip/Supplies/May 16, 2017/1:30 PM Construction, Building & Supplies/May 16, 2017/1:30 PM Classroom Furniture & Supplies/May 18, 2017/1:30 PM Plumbing Supplies/May 18, 2017/1:30 PM Electrical Supplies/May 18, 2017/1:30 PM Educational Activities & Supplies/Jul 18, 2017/1:30 PM Uniforms: Athletic; Band; Performance/Jul 18, 2017/1:30 PM Mobile Communication Equip/Supplies/Jul 20, 2017/1:30 PM Contracted Services/Jul 20, 2017/1:30 PM Computer Hardware & Supplies/Jul 25, 2017/1:30 PM Network Systems & Supplies/Jul 25, 2017/1:30 PM Printing & Printing Supplies/Jul 27, 2017/1:30 PM Vocational Equipment & Supplies/Jul 27, 2017/1:30 PM Bid specifications may be accessed at: https://pur- chasing.esc7.net, (903) 988- 6859 or [email protected]. Bids
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900 YYARDARD SSALESALES
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Page 8, The Reporter, December 7, 2016
CLASSIFIEDS 787-2172REAL ESTATE 100110 - Homes120 - Real Estate Listings130 - Mobile Home Sales140 - Business Property150 - Acreage160 - Wanted Real Estate
RENTALS 200210 - Apartments220 - Rent Homes230 - Mobile Homes240 - Business Rentals250 - Miscellaneous For Rent260 - Wanted To Rent
BOATS 400ANNOUNCEMENTS 500510 - Personals520 - Lost and Found530 - Thanks540 - NoticesSERVICES 600BUSINESS OPPORT. 700HELP WANTED 800GARAGE SALES 900LEGALS 1000MISCELLANEOUS 1100RV SPACES 1200CARPENTRY 1300All real estate advertisedherein is subject to the FederalFair Housing Act, which makesit illegal to advertise “anypreference, limitation, ordiscrimination because of race,color, religion, sex, handicap,familial status, or nationalorigin, or intention to makeany such preference, limitation,or discrimination.” State lawalso forbids discriminationbased on these factors. We willnot knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estatewhich is in violation of the law.All persons are herebyinformed that all dwellingsadvertised are available on anequal opportunity basis.
DIRECTORY 510 PPERSONALSERSONALS
250 MMISCISC..Hammock Self Storage.Hwy. 87 North. Locatedacross from El Toro MexicanRestaurant in Hemphill.409-787-2288 or 936-275-6410.
230 MHMH
800 JJOBSOBS
Alcoholics anonymousmeets Tues. and Thurs. atthe Old Catholic Church.Phone 409-579-2508 or337-302-9472.
If you are pregnant andneed help or someone totalk to call 409-787-2462 or409-787-2333 for moreinformation.
AA meetings will be heldeach Tuesday at 6 p.m. atthe Free Methodist Church,Big Book Study. For moreinformation call Bryan at936-201-1707.
510 PPERSONALSERSONALS
600 SSERVICESERVICES
Corley’s Lawn Service: Foryour lawn care call 409-625-3625 or 936-275-6932.
1100 MMISCISC..
1000LLEGALSEGALS
Caregiver Support Groupwill be held each Tuesday,from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., atFairdale Baptist Church,located at 4820 Fairdale Rd.For more information call,409-579-3388.
Hemphill I.S.D. is takingapplications for a mainte-nance worker. Knowledgeabout building, plumbing,and electrical would be ben-eficial. Health insurance andbenefits are available. Formore information, pleasecontact Wayne Alford at409-787-2444.
For rent: 3 bedroom 1 andhalf bath in ShamrockShores. Available Sept. 1$550 per month plusdeposit. Quiet neighbor-hood. Call 787-3398.
Life in Recovery, a meetingfor all recovering individuals,will be held eachWednesday, beginning at 6p.m. The meeting will beheld at New Hope BaptistChurch in Milam. For moreinformation, call 409-625-4223.
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There are two positionsavailable in Sabine Countythrough the FederalProgram Experience Works.Requirements: Must be55+, low income, work incounty state or a non-profitorganization. Please contactBrenda at 409-622-0289Experience Works JasperOffice or call Tressie Simon936-275.
An experienced LVN isneeded at Toledo BendFamily Medicine. This posi-tion requires valid Texaslicensure; experience in aclinic setting is strongly pre-ferred. This position is a fulltime opportunity with bene-fits available. Qualified appli-cants please apply in personSabine County Hospital oronline at www.sabinecounty-hospital.com.
Trailer houses for rent.Three bedrooms for $375per month and two bed-rooms for $325 per month.No pets. Located off of Hwy.83 W. of Pineland, aboutseven miles. Call 409-584-2402.
Al-Anon: A support groupfor relatives and friends ofalcoholics meets everyTuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.and Thursday from 2 to 3p.m. at the Free MethodistChurch on Hwy. 87S. Formore information, pleasecall 409-579-3855 or 409-579-4232.
Women’s Step Study AAGroup meets onWednesdays, 12 to 1 p.m. atthe Free Methodist Church.For more information, call409-787-1360.
NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given
that original LettersTestamentary for the Estateof Gray Dean Newell alsoknown as Gary DeanNewell, Sr., Deceased, wereissued on November 3,2016, in Cause No. 3704,pending in the County Courtof Sabine County, Texas, to:Ginger Kaye Nethery.All person having claims
against this Estate which iscurrently being administeredare required to present themto the undersigned within thetime and in the manner pre-scribed by law.c/o Representative,
Estate of Gary Dean Newellalso known as Gary DeanNewell, Sr.364 Admiral DriveHemphill, Texas 75948DATED the 10 day of
November 2016Robert G. Neal, Jr.Attorney for Ginger Kaye
NetheryState Bar No.: 00794356Hemphill, Texas 75948Telephone: (409) 787-
First Baptist Church,Hemphill is looking for aresponsible, mature and lov-ing person to work with ourbabies and toddlers. Musthave reliable transportation,and be available mostlySunday mornings, and someSunday and Wednesdayevenings. For more informa-tion contact church office,787-3380.
CITATION BYPUBLICATION
Cause No. 13,251YVETTE CHAVARRIA
BUTTS, AS NATURALGUARDIAN OF TRINITYRAYNE CHAVARRIABUTTS, Plaintiff VSJOHNNIE DESHAN-
DENTS: “You have beensued. You may employ anattorney. If you or your attor-ney do not file a writtenanswer with the clerk whoissued this citation by 10:00a.m. on the Monday next fol-lowing the expiration of 42days after this citation wasissued, a default judgmentmay be taken against you.”You are hereby com-
manded to appear by filing awritten answer to thePlaintiff’s Original Petition ator before 10:00 o’clock A.M.on the Monday next after theexpiration of 42 days afterthe date of issuance of thiscitation the same beingMonday, January 9, 2017before the Honorable 1st &273rd Judicial District Courtof Sabine County, at theCourthouse in said Countyin Hemphill, Texas. SaidPlaintiff’s Original Petitionwas filed in said court on the12th day of August, 2016 inthe above entitled cause.A brief statement of the
nature of this suit is as fol-lows, to-wit; NEGLIGENCEas is more fully shown onPlaintiff’s Original Petition onfile in this suit.Issued and given under
my hand and the Seal ofsaid Court, at office inHemphill, Texas, onNovember 22, 2016.LISA PITRE, DISTRICT
CLERK SABINE COUNTY,
TEXAS.By: Tellina Wright,
Deputy.Attorney:Robert G. Neal, Jr.P.O. Box 228Hemphill, TX 75948
Twin Lakes Rehabilitationand Care Center has open-ings for CNAs, Increasedpay scale. Apply in person.Come join our family!
Waterfront Paradise
$450,000
Stunning Lakeside Log Home
$380,000
Dream on the Water
$349,900
Protected Waterfront Home
$129,000
Where The Living is Easy!
$105,000
Comfort & Relaxation
$45,000
A Fishing Get-Away!
$6,000
196 Nautilus Dr., Pendleton Harbor
www.ToledoBendForSale.com“Be kind to one another.” Ephesians 4:32
#69465 Beautiful waterfront lot located in a new residential waterfrontdevelopment. This lot offers approximately 100 feet of shoreline onToledo Bend Lake. The subdivision is restricted to homes only with aminimum of 1,200 square feet. Utilities at the property are communitywater and electricity...............................................................$49,500.00#71277 This 1.258 acres offers an excellent view of Toledo Bend Lake.Over 200 feet of shoreline. This property offers a great building site.Electricity and community water are both available..............$45,000.00#72146 Ideal location, only minutes from Hemphill and Toledo BendLake. This spacious three bedroom, two bath manufactured homeoffers a large living area, dining room and a huge master bedroom withsitting area. Other features include a metal roof, large covered porchand a 24x32 shop building with three roll up doors. The 1.776 acresoffers frontage on FM 944.....................................................$79,900.00#72414 Perfect home for raising a family! This four bedroom, 2 bathbrick/frame home on 6.82 acres offers over 1800 square feet of livingarea. This home offers central air/heat, fireplace and double garage.This property is less than 7 miles from Hemphill and offers a countrysetting. The acreage is partially fenced, offers a pond and some pas-ture.........................................................................................$89,000.00#69404 This 4.5 acre tact is located only blocks from Toledo BendLake. The property offers frontage on a county road, community waterand electricity are available...................................................$24,500.00
NOTICE“Pineland Early
Learning Center todayannounced its policy for freeand reduced-price mealsserved under the Child andAdult Care Food Program.Pineland Early LearningCenter has a copy of the pol-icy, which anyone mayreview.“Application forms and a
letter to parents or guardiansare being sent to all homes.To apply for free or reduced-price meals, householdsshould fill out the applicationand return it to the contrac-
Heavens Army, Pineland ishosting an addiction pro-gram, each Monday, at 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with din-ner provided. For informa-tion, call 936-201-8690 or936-275-7698.
Mobile home for rent inMilam, 3 bedroom, 2 bath,$475 per month, $450deposit. No pets, no excep-tions. Call for more informa-tion, Phyllis, 409-625-1673.
For rent: Mobile home inPineland. 3 bedroom 2 bath,no pets, central a/h, partiallyfurnished. Avalibale inJanuary, Call 409-584-2774.
Fairmount General Store isnow hiring, all positions.Must apply in person.
Members of HemphillGarden Club will have arummage sale at the GardenClub on Dec. 8 and 9, from 8am. to 3 p.m. Items sold willbe jewelry, fishing items,tools, Christmas, householditems and more.
Christmas open house atGlinda’s Emporium. Dec. 8through Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Refreshments anddoor prizes, 18 vendors.Great gifts along with freegift wrapping available.Specials throughout thestore. We will also have sat-sumas (large oranges) forsale. Be sure to follow us onFacebook.
tor. Additional copies areavailable at the contractor’soffice. the information pro-vided on the application willbe used to determine eligibil-ity; it may be verified anytime during the contract yearby the contractor or otherprogram officials.“Households must providethe following information onthe application: all house-hold member’s names; theSocial Security number ofthe head of the household(or other responsible adult);and all household members’income by source; or hehousehold’s food stamp orAFDC case number, ifappropriate; and the signa-ture of an adult householdmember certifying that theinformation is correct.“Application may be sub-
mitted any time during theyear.“According to the free
and reduced-price policy,Carolyn Barlow will reviewapplications and determineeligibility. Parents orguardian dis-satisfied withthe ruling of the official maydiscuss the decision withMs. Napier. Parents mayrequest a formal appealeither orally or in writing bycontacting: Carolyn BarlowPO Box 757Pineland, TX 75968409-584-2915“Households must report
increases of over $50 permonth or $600 per year inhousehold income, anddecreases in householdsize. If a household memberbecomes unemployed or ifthe household size increas-es, the house should contactthe contractor. Thesechanges may qualify chil-dren for reduced-pricemeals of for free meals if thehousehold income falls to orbelow the levels.AFDC/Food Stamp house-hold’s must report termina-tion of benefits.“Some foster children are
also eligible for free orreduced-price meals. Ahousehold with foster chil-dren should contact the con-tractor for more information.“The information that
household provides is confi-dential and will be used onlyto determine eligibility andverifying data.“In the child nutrition pro-
gram administered by theU.S. Department ofAgriculture, no child will bediscriminated againstbecause of race, color, sex,national origin, age, religion,political belief, or disability. Ifyou believe you have beendiscriminated against, writeimmediately to the Secretaryof Agriculture, Washington,DC 20250.
NOTICE TO DEBTORSAND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXASCOUNTY OF SABINEPRISCILLA (LEE) RAMOIN,appointed IndependentExecutor of the Estate ofCALVIN JAMES LEE, SR.,Deceased, Cause #3714 inSabine County, Texas, bythe Judge of the County
Court of said County onNovember 28, 2016, herebynotifies all persons indebtedto said estate to come for-ward and make settlement,and those having claimsagainst the estate to presentthem to her, within the timeprescribed by law, c/o LAWOFFICE OF LAIRON W.DOWDEN, JR., attorney forsaid estate, at 1217Nederland Avenue,Nederland, Texas.WITNESS my hand this 28thday of November, 2016.LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.State Bar #06072700(409) 724-7979
lowing:CATEGORY/OPENING
DATE/TIMEProcessing of USDA
Commodity Foods for SY17-18: RFP #Reg7/17-18/Jan 10, 2017/2:00 PMDocuments for
Processing of USDACommodity Foods for SY17-18: RFP #Reg7/17-18/Jan 12, 2017/2:00 PMHealth Supplies/Jan 24,
KNOWN HEIRS OF ALBERNARD CALLEGARIGREETINGS:You are hereby com-
manded to appear beforethe County Court of SabineCounty, Texas, at theCourthouse of said Countyin the City of Hemphill,Sabine County, Texas, at orbefore 10:00 A.M. of the firstMonday after the expirationof ten days form the date ofpublication of this citation byfiling a written anser to apetition filed in said Court on06/12/2016 in Cause No.3709, styled,IN THE ESTATE OF AL
BERNARD CALLEGARIDECEASEDA brief statement of the
nature of the petition is asfollows, to-wit:APPLICATION TO PRO-
BATE WILL AND FORISSUANCE OF LETTERSTESTAMENTARYas is more fully shown by
the petition on file in thiscause.Issued and given under
my hand and seal of saidCourt at Hemphill, Texas on12/02/2016.Janice McDaniel, County
ClerkSabine County, TexasBy: Jamie ClarkDeputy
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BIDRegion 7 ESC is soliciting
bids on behalf of 145 educa-tion entities & one educationservice center in the Region7 Purchasing Cooperative.Bids are solicited for the fol-
CLASSIFIEDS 787-2172REAL ESTATE 100110 - Homes120 - Real Estate Listings130 - Mobile Home Sales140 - Business Property150 - Acreage160 - Wanted Real Estate
RENTALS 200210 - Apartments220 - Rent Homes230 - Mobile Homes240 - Business Rentals250 - Miscellaneous For Rent260 - Wanted To Rent
BOATS 400ANNOUNCEMENTS 500510 - Personals520 - Lost and Found530 - Thanks540 - NoticesSERVICES 600BUSINESS OPPORT. 700HELP WANTED 800GARAGE SALES 900LEGALS 1000MISCELLANEOUS 1100RV SPACES 1200CARPENTRY 1300All real estate advertisedherein is subject to the FederalFair Housing Act, which makesit illegal to advertise “anypreference, limitation, ordiscrimination because of race,color, religion, sex, handicap,familial status, or nationalorigin, or intention to makeany such preference, limitation,or discrimination.” State lawalso forbids discriminationbased on these factors. We willnot knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estatewhich is in violation of the law.All persons are herebyinformed that all dwellingsadvertised are available on anequal opportunity basis.
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250 MMISCISC..Hammock Self Storage.Hwy. 87 North. Locatedacross from El Toro MexicanRestaurant in Hemphill.409-787-2288 or 936-275-6410.
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Alcoholics anonymousmeets Tues. and Thurs. atthe Old Catholic Church.Phone 409-579-2508 or337-302-9472.
If you are pregnant andneed help or someone totalk to call 409-787-2462 or409-787-2333 for moreinformation.
AA meetings will be heldeach Tuesday at 6 p.m. atthe Free Methodist Church,Big Book Study. For moreinformation call Bryan at936-201-1707.
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Corley’s Lawn Service: Foryour lawn care call 409-625-3625 or 936-275-6932.
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Caregiver Support Groupwill be held each Tuesday,from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., atFairdale Baptist Church,located at 4820 Fairdale Rd.For more information call,409-579-3388.
Hemphill I.S.D. is takingapplications for a mainte-nance worker. Knowledgeabout building, plumbing,and electrical would be ben-eficial. Health insurance andbenefits are available. Formore information, pleasecontact Wayne Alford at409-787-2444.
For rent: 3 bedroom 1 andhalf bath in ShamrockShores. Available Sept. 1$550 per month plusdeposit. Quiet neighbor-hood. Call 787-3398.
Life in Recovery, a meetingfor all recovering individuals,will be held eachWednesday, beginning at 6p.m. The meeting will beheld at New Hope BaptistChurch in Milam. For moreinformation, call 409-625-4223.
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There are two positionsavailable in Sabine Countythrough the FederalProgram Experience Works.Requirements: Must be55+, low income, work incounty state or a non-profitorganization. Please contactBrenda at 409-622-0289Experience Works JasperOffice or call Tressie Simon936-275.
An experienced LVN isneeded at Toledo BendFamily Medicine. This posi-tion requires valid Texaslicensure; experience in aclinic setting is strongly pre-ferred. This position is a fulltime opportunity with bene-fits available. Qualified appli-cants please apply in personSabine County Hospital oronline at www.sabinecounty-hospital.com.
Trailer houses for rent.Three bedrooms for $375per month and two bed-rooms for $325 per month.No pets. Located off of Hwy.83 W. of Pineland, aboutseven miles. Call 409-584-2402.
Al-Anon: A support groupfor relatives and friends ofalcoholics meets everyTuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.and Thursday from 2 to 3p.m. at the Free MethodistChurch on Hwy. 87S. Formore information, pleasecall 409-579-3855 or 409-579-4232.
Women’s Step Study AAGroup meets onWednesdays, 12 to 1 p.m. atthe Free Methodist Church.For more information, call409-787-1360.
NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given
that original LettersTestamentary for the Estateof Gray Dean Newell alsoknown as Gary DeanNewell, Sr., Deceased, wereissued on November 3,2016, in Cause No. 3704,pending in the County Courtof Sabine County, Texas, to:Ginger Kaye Nethery.All person having claims
against this Estate which iscurrently being administeredare required to present themto the undersigned within thetime and in the manner pre-scribed by law.c/o Representative,
Estate of Gary Dean Newellalso known as Gary DeanNewell, Sr.364 Admiral DriveHemphill, Texas 75948DATED the 10 day of
November 2016Robert G. Neal, Jr.Attorney for Ginger Kaye
NetheryState Bar No.: 00794356Hemphill, Texas 75948Telephone: (409) 787-
First Baptist Church,Hemphill is looking for aresponsible, mature and lov-ing person to work with ourbabies and toddlers. Musthave reliable transportation,and be available mostlySunday mornings, and someSunday and Wednesdayevenings. For more informa-tion contact church office,787-3380.
CITATION BYPUBLICATION
Cause No. 13,251YVETTE CHAVARRIA
BUTTS, AS NATURALGUARDIAN OF TRINITYRAYNE CHAVARRIABUTTS, Plaintiff VSJOHNNIE DESHAN-
DENTS: “You have beensued. You may employ anattorney. If you or your attor-ney do not file a writtenanswer with the clerk whoissued this citation by 10:00a.m. on the Monday next fol-lowing the expiration of 42days after this citation wasissued, a default judgmentmay be taken against you.”You are hereby com-
manded to appear by filing awritten answer to thePlaintiff’s Original Petition ator before 10:00 o’clock A.M.on the Monday next after theexpiration of 42 days afterthe date of issuance of thiscitation the same beingMonday, January 9, 2017before the Honorable 1st &273rd Judicial District Courtof Sabine County, at theCourthouse in said Countyin Hemphill, Texas. SaidPlaintiff’s Original Petitionwas filed in said court on the12th day of August, 2016 inthe above entitled cause.A brief statement of the
nature of this suit is as fol-lows, to-wit; NEGLIGENCEas is more fully shown onPlaintiff’s Original Petition onfile in this suit.Issued and given under
my hand and the Seal ofsaid Court, at office inHemphill, Texas, onNovember 22, 2016.LISA PITRE, DISTRICT
CLERK SABINE COUNTY,
TEXAS.By: Tellina Wright,
Deputy.Attorney:Robert G. Neal, Jr.P.O. Box 228Hemphill, TX 75948
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#69465 Beautiful waterfront lot located in a new residential waterfrontdevelopment. This lot offers approximately 100 feet of shoreline onToledo Bend Lake. The subdivision is restricted to homes only with aminimum of 1,200 square feet. Utilities at the property are communitywater and electricity...............................................................$49,500.00#71277 This 1.258 acres offers an excellent view of Toledo Bend Lake.Over 200 feet of shoreline. This property offers a great building site.Electricity and community water are both available..............$45,000.00#72146 Ideal location, only minutes from Hemphill and Toledo BendLake. This spacious three bedroom, two bath manufactured homeoffers a large living area, dining room and a huge master bedroom withsitting area. Other features include a metal roof, large covered porchand a 24x32 shop building with three roll up doors. The 1.776 acresoffers frontage on FM 944.....................................................$79,900.00#72414 Perfect home for raising a family! This four bedroom, 2 bathbrick/frame home on 6.82 acres offers over 1800 square feet of livingarea. This home offers central air/heat, fireplace and double garage.This property is less than 7 miles from Hemphill and offers a countrysetting. The acreage is partially fenced, offers a pond and some pas-ture.........................................................................................$89,000.00#69404 This 4.5 acre tact is located only blocks from Toledo BendLake. The property offers frontage on a county road, community waterand electricity are available...................................................$24,500.00
NOTICE“Pineland Early
Learning Center todayannounced its policy for freeand reduced-price mealsserved under the Child andAdult Care Food Program.Pineland Early LearningCenter has a copy of the pol-icy, which anyone mayreview.“Application forms and a
letter to parents or guardiansare being sent to all homes.To apply for free or reduced-price meals, householdsshould fill out the applicationand return it to the contrac-
Heavens Army, Pineland ishosting an addiction pro-gram, each Monday, at 7p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with din-ner provided. For informa-tion, call 936-201-8690 or936-275-7698.
Mobile home for rent inMilam, 3 bedroom, 2 bath,$475 per month, $450deposit. No pets, no excep-tions. Call for more informa-tion, Phyllis, 409-625-1673.
For rent: Mobile home inPineland. 3 bedroom 2 bath,no pets, central a/h, partiallyfurnished. Avalibale inJanuary, Call 409-584-2774.
Fairmount General Store isnow hiring, all positions.Must apply in person.
Members of HemphillGarden Club will have arummage sale at the GardenClub on Dec. 8 and 9, from 8am. to 3 p.m. Items sold willbe jewelry, fishing items,tools, Christmas, householditems and more.
Christmas open house atGlinda’s Emporium. Dec. 8through Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to5 p.m. Refreshments anddoor prizes, 18 vendors.Great gifts along with freegift wrapping available.Specials throughout thestore. We will also have sat-sumas (large oranges) forsale. Be sure to follow us onFacebook.
tor. Additional copies areavailable at the contractor’soffice. the information pro-vided on the application willbe used to determine eligibil-ity; it may be verified anytime during the contract yearby the contractor or otherprogram officials.“Households must providethe following information onthe application: all house-hold member’s names; theSocial Security number ofthe head of the household(or other responsible adult);and all household members’income by source; or hehousehold’s food stamp orAFDC case number, ifappropriate; and the signa-ture of an adult householdmember certifying that theinformation is correct.“Application may be sub-
mitted any time during theyear.“According to the free
and reduced-price policy,Carolyn Barlow will reviewapplications and determineeligibility. Parents orguardian dis-satisfied withthe ruling of the official maydiscuss the decision withMs. Napier. Parents mayrequest a formal appealeither orally or in writing bycontacting: Carolyn BarlowPO Box 757Pineland, TX 75968409-584-2915“Households must report
increases of over $50 permonth or $600 per year inhousehold income, anddecreases in householdsize. If a household memberbecomes unemployed or ifthe household size increas-es, the house should contactthe contractor. Thesechanges may qualify chil-dren for reduced-pricemeals of for free meals if thehousehold income falls to orbelow the levels.AFDC/Food Stamp house-hold’s must report termina-tion of benefits.“Some foster children are
also eligible for free orreduced-price meals. Ahousehold with foster chil-dren should contact the con-tractor for more information.“The information that
household provides is confi-dential and will be used onlyto determine eligibility andverifying data.“In the child nutrition pro-
gram administered by theU.S. Department ofAgriculture, no child will bediscriminated againstbecause of race, color, sex,national origin, age, religion,political belief, or disability. Ifyou believe you have beendiscriminated against, writeimmediately to the Secretaryof Agriculture, Washington,DC 20250.
NOTICE TO DEBTORSAND CREDITORS
THE STATE OF TEXASCOUNTY OF SABINEPRISCILLA (LEE) RAMOIN,appointed IndependentExecutor of the Estate ofCALVIN JAMES LEE, SR.,Deceased, Cause #3714 inSabine County, Texas, bythe Judge of the County
Court of said County onNovember 28, 2016, herebynotifies all persons indebtedto said estate to come for-ward and make settlement,and those having claimsagainst the estate to presentthem to her, within the timeprescribed by law, c/o LAWOFFICE OF LAIRON W.DOWDEN, JR., attorney forsaid estate, at 1217Nederland Avenue,Nederland, Texas.WITNESS my hand this 28thday of November, 2016.LAIRON W. DOWDEN, JR.State Bar #06072700(409) 724-7979
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KNOWN HEIRS OF ALBERNARD CALLEGARIGREETINGS:You are hereby com-
manded to appear beforethe County Court of SabineCounty, Texas, at theCourthouse of said Countyin the City of Hemphill,Sabine County, Texas, at orbefore 10:00 A.M. of the firstMonday after the expirationof ten days form the date ofpublication of this citation byfiling a written anser to apetition filed in said Court on06/12/2016 in Cause No.3709, styled,IN THE ESTATE OF AL
BERNARD CALLEGARIDECEASEDA brief statement of the
nature of the petition is asfollows, to-wit:APPLICATION TO PRO-
BATE WILL AND FORISSUANCE OF LETTERSTESTAMENTARYas is more fully shown by
the petition on file in thiscause.Issued and given under
my hand and seal of saidCourt at Hemphill, Texas on12/02/2016.Janice McDaniel, County
ClerkSabine County, TexasBy: Jamie ClarkDeputy
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BIDRegion 7 ESC is soliciting
bids on behalf of 145 educa-tion entities & one educationservice center in the Region7 Purchasing Cooperative.Bids are solicited for the fol-
Invasive Lionfish may eat up Texascoastline, says Texas A&M expertAttention Texans: the
invasive lionfish is nearyour coastline, he’s hungry,he’s on the prowl and thereappears to be no stoppinghim. A Texas A&MUniversity at Galvestonresearcher says the best wayto control lionfish might beserving the pesky sea crea-tures as the blue plate spe-cial on restaurant menus.
Raven Walker, a doctoralstudent in marine biology atthe Galveston campus, hasstudied the lionfish foryears and knows just howwidespread a problem thepretty fish can be.It’s believed the lionfish
were brought into southernwaters in the 1980s throughaccidental or intentionalhuman release, but nowthey are a big problem in theCaribbean Atlantic Coastand along the Gulf Coast toTexas. Plenty of them havebeen spotted near theFlower Garden BanksNational Marine Sanctuarylocated about 100 milessouth of Galveston, andwhere they are seen, thereare bound to be more, shenotes.“The female is capable
of laying 2 million eggs peryear,” says Walker, “so thatgives you some idea of howbig a problem we are talkingabout. They multiply likecrazy. The thing about aninvasive species like thelionfish is that once it hasestablished itself in an area,it’s almost impossible tocontrol it.”The fish are beautiful in
their shape, with 18 ven-omous spines that can beseven or eight inches longprotruding from their body.They have a gluttonousappetite – especially forother fish – eating anythingthat can fit into their mouth.It’s believed lionfish goafter at least 70 differentspecies of fish, includinggroupers, snapper, crabs andshrimp and others.Lionfish have now been
found as far north as RhodeIsland and the Carolinas,but prefer warmer waterswhich is why the Gulf Coast
and now even SouthAmerican countries aretheir primary breedinggrounds. They have beenfound at depths as far as3,000 feet.There is no limit on how
many lionfish divers or fish-ermen can catch, but evenunlimited access to themhas not stopped their num-bers from rising dramatical-ly every year, Walker says.One possible solution:
Make them more availableto seafood restaurants.“If we can create con-
sumer demand for them, itmight be a way to controltheir numbers,” explainsWalker, who is currentlyworking on an academic
paper about controllinglionfish.
“They are already a pop-ular dish in the Caribbean.It’s a simple idea – the morepeople eat them, the betterour chances are of control-ling them.”
Walker says it’s just amatter of time before theinvasive lionfish becomes abig headache for Texas.“They tend to follow cur-
rents, and the Gulf currentstypically bring them ourway, and more of themevery year,” she notes.“In the next few years,
lionfish could be a really bigproblem for Texas.”
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1100 MMISCISC..For sale: Rocker/Recliners.One cloth, one leather. Formore information call 409-579-3931. Leave message ifcalling during he day.
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Texas A&M researchers solvemystery of historic 1952 London fogFew Americans may be
aware of it, but in 1952 akiller fog that containedpollutants covered Londonfor five days, causingbreathing problems andkilling thousands of resi-dents. The exact cause andnature of the fog hasremained mostly unknownfor decades, but an interna-tional team of scientists thatincludes several TexasA&M University-affiliatedresearchers believes that themystery has been solvedand that the same air chem-istry also happens in Chinaand other locales.Texas A&M researcher
Renyi Zhang, UniversityDistinguished Professor andthe Harold J. Haynes Chairof Atmospheric Sciencesand Professor of Chemistry,along with graduate stu-dents Yun Lin, WilmarieMarrero-Ortiz, JeremiahSecrest, Yixin Li, Jiaxi Huand Bowen Pan andresearchers from China,Florida, California Israeland the UK have had theirwork published in the cur-rent issue of Proceedings ofthe National Academy ofSciences (PNAS).In December of 1952,
the fog enveloped all ofLondon and residents atfirst gave it little noticebecause it appeared to be nodifferent from the familiarnatural fogs that have sweptover Great Britain for thou-sands of years.But over the next few
days, conditions deteriorat-ed, and the sky literallybecame dark. Visibility wasreduced to only three feet inmany parts of the city, alltransportation was shutdown and tens of thousandsof people had troublebreathing. By the time thefog had lifted on Dec. 9, atleast 4,000 people had diedand more than 150,000 hadbeen hospitalized.Thousands of animals in thearea were also killed.Recent British studies
now say that the death countwas likely far higher – morethan 12,000 people of all
ages died from the killerfog. It has long been knownthat many of those deathswere likely caused by emis-sions from coal burning, butthe exact chemical process-es that led to the deadly mixof fog and pollution havenot been fully understoodover the past 60 years.The 1952 killer fog led to
the passage of the Clean AirAct in 1956 by the BritishParliament and is still con-sidered the worst air pollu-tion event in the Europeanhistory.Through laboratory
experiments and atmospher-ic measurements in China,the team has come up withthe answers.“People have known that
sulfate was a big contributorto the fog, and sulfuric acidparticles were formed fromsulfur dioxide released bycoal burning for residentialuse and power plants, andother means,” Zhang says.“But how sulfur dioxide
was turned into sulfuric acidwas unclear. Our resultsshowed that this processwas facilitated by nitrogendioxide, another co-productof coal burning, andoccurred initially on naturalfog. Another key aspect inthe conversion of sulfurdioxide to sulfate is that itproduces acidic particles,which subsequently inhibitsthis process. Natural fogcontained larger particles ofseveral tens of micrometersin size, and the acid formedwas sufficiently diluted.Evaporation of those fogparticles then left smalleracidic haze particles thatcovered the city.”The study shows that
similar chemistry occursfrequently in China, whichhas battled air pollution fordecades. Of the 20 mostpolluted cities in the world,China is home to 16 ofthem, and Beijing oftenexceeds by many times theacceptable air standards setby the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency.“The difference in China
is that the haze starts from
much smaller nanoparticles,and the sulfate formationprocess is only possiblewith ammonia to neutralizethe particles,” Zhang adds.“In China, sulfur dioxide
is mainly emitted by powerplants, nitrogen dioxide isfrom power plants and auto-mobiles, and ammoniacomes from fertilizer useand automobiles. Again, theright chemical processeshave to interplay for thedeadly haze to occur inChina. Interestingly, whilethe London fog was highlyacidic, contemporaryChinese haze is basicallyneutral.”Zhang says China has
been working diligentlyover the past decade tolessen its air pollution prob-lems, but persistent poor airquality often requires peo-ple to wear breathing masksduring much of the day.China’s explosive industrialand manufacturing growthand urbanization over thepast 25 years have con-tributed to the problem.“A better understanding
of the air chemistry holdsthe key for development ofeffective regulatory actionsin China,” he adds.“The government has
pledged to do all it can toreduce emissions going for-ward, but it will take time,”he notes. “We think wehave helped solve the 1952London fog mystery andalso have given China someideas of how to improve itsair quality. Reduction inemissions for nitrogenoxides and ammonia is like-ly effective in disruptingthis sulfate formationprocess.”The study was funded by
the National NaturalScience Foundation ofChina, the Robert A. WelchFoundation, the Ministry ofScience and Technology ofChina, a US NationalScience FoundationFellowship, a NASA Earthand Space ScienceFellowship, and a collabora-tive research grant betweenTexas A&M and China.
