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Tyler County Sports 6A & 7A Section C in this issue Thursday, January 2, 2014 • Volume 87, Number 1 • 75ç • Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest Winner 2013 • A division of Polk County Publishing Co., Inc. by Emily Waldrep Tornadoes in Tyler County during a storm on December 21 caused damage to several Harris’ Country Market severely damaged by tornado homes and violently tore off the roof of Harris’ Country Market on Highway 92. An employee was locking up the store when the roof sud- denly flew off the building. “I was at my house on the phone with one of the em- ployees, telling them to lock the door because the lights had gone out,” said Linda Harris, owner of Harris’ Country Market. “Right when she was locking the door she said, ‘Oh, my God, the roof just blew off.’” There were no other cus- tomers in the store, but there was a truck driver in the back of his truck in the parking lot. No one was injured during the tornado, but the store suffered severe damage. “The roof was across the street, and all the metal and 2x4s were in the highway,” Harris said. “It happened so fast. None of us were emo- tional until we saw each other. The main thing was making sure everyone was okay.” Harris was amazed at the support shown from the community, and wants to say thank you to everyone who has offered their help and support. “I want to especially thank Jimmy Mercer of the Dam B VFD and his son in law Ma- rio. They were both at the store to help as soon as the tornado tore off the roof,” Harris said. “Thanks also go to Ray Simmons, Larry Rodgers and Marc Holcomb, who were on the roof nailing down tarps. I want to thank Jim Gunter; Gerald and Debbie Sarver; Debra Rich- ardson; Dacota Gore; Carole Melstead; Rhonda Holcomb; Carol Rogers; Pam and Chris Willet; Ronny, Shelby, Ja- mie and Mason Harris; Paul James; Terrance Scott; Ronnie Andros; David Jordan; Stacy Gore; Scott Yosko; Terri Bi- ble; and David Summerling.” Harris says she is extremely thankful for the customers, friends, family members, and even strangers, who called or stopped by to make sure ev- eryone was okay. The help received at the store is definitely a testa- ment of the kind people and close knit community in Tyler County. Don’t miss the collection of American Heritage dolls the next time you visit Heritage Village (actually, it’s worth the trip to see them). The dolls and their cabinet were donated to the Heritage Society from the estate of Lola Turner. The collection completely fills the large display case that she also wanted donated to the Society. The dolls are lovely and will cause every little girl and big girl to go “ah”. They are displayed in the Village Gift Shop. Emily Waldrep Photo by Emily Waldrep Two Tyler County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of suspicious persons in an abandoned residence on December 18 near Warren. Witnesses stated they saw a white Chevrolet truck parked on the side of the road near the residence and saw flashlights inside the abandoned house. Witnesses provided a license plate number from the suspicious vehicle, but the vehicle left before deputies arrived on the scene. After a short search, deputies found the vehicle fitting the descrip- tion and made a traffic stop. According to law enforcement, the driver, identified as Justin Ford, age 21, of Spurger, and the pas- senger, Stephanie Shoemaker, age 20, of Woodville, both lied and stated they were riding around and had run out of gas. ey also stated that they were first cousins, but Shoemaker was sitting next to Ford in the middle seat, which caused deputies to be suspicious. ere was also a third person involved, Ronnie Jenkins, age 19, of Woodville, located on County Road 3455. All parties were questioned separately but their stories did not add up. Jenkins stated that he was related to someone who owned the residence that they had broken into and entered. Deputies contacted the relative in question, who stated she wanted to press charges because she had not given anyone permission to enter the house. Jenkins, Ford and Shoemaker were all arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass, and their vehicle was towed. Three from Tyler County arrested, charged with Criminal Trespass Sharon Fuller has announced she will seek re-election as Tyler County Treasurer. A life long resident of Tyler County, she was educated in the Woodville schools and has numerous hours of instruction in County Government. Fuller says, “It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve the people of Tyler County as their Treasurer, and also in various other capacities she has been called on to fulfill. With my experience and qualifications, I feel that I can serve even better in the future. I have conducted the business of the Treasurer’s Office in a professional, efficient manner with the highest personal integrity. “I appreciate your vote and confidence in the past and ask that you continue to support me. “I look forward to seeing you all before the November 4th election. On December 13 a Tyler County Sheriff deputy was patrolling south of Hillister on Highway 69 when he observed a truck without any tail lights and attempted to stop the vehicle. e driver, identi- fied as Darren Taylor Wise, age 49, of Hillister, took a long time to pull over after the deputy had turned on his lights. Once he pulled over and approached the vehicle, the deputy smelled a strong scent marijuana in the vehicle and asked the driver to exit the vehicle at that time. Wise stated that he did not smoke anything. Hillister man arrested for Marijuana possession Cont. On Pg. 5A Sharon Fuller announces for Tyler County Treasurer Top 2013 Stories Kenner’s West Magnolia Grocery burns A story in the July 11 issue of the Booster brought readers up to date on the June 6 fire that shut down a business that has been a landmark in Tyler County since 1972. After the devastating fire that badly damaged the much-loved Woodville convenience store, West Magnolia Drive-In Grocery Chevron Station, more commonly known as “John Kenner’s” by locals, on June 6, 2013, the Kenners are picking up the pieces and deciding their next move. Owners John and Sherry Kenner built the store in 1972, making it one of Woodville’s first three convenience stores owned and operated by the Tolar family business enterprise. West Magnolia Drive-in Grocery operated for 41 years, until approximately 12:30 p.m. on June 6 when a grease fire broke out in the kitchen area and quickly spread to the ceiling. During an initial attempt to extinguish the fire, the store was evacu- ated and calls were made to the fire department. “Among all the turmoil, the local Fire Depart- ment responded within minutes and the firemen demonstrated great knowledge, cooperation, and dedication in protecting those involved,” said Sherry Kenner, owner of West Magnolia Drive-in Grocery and John Kenner’s wife. Warren man dead after shooting ere were two big page one stories in the June 16 issue of the Booster, but a rare murder in the county surely takes the “Top Story” spot. Reporter Emily Walrep’s story provided the details for our readers. A Warren man is dead after a shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 9, near County Road 1840 and FM 2827. At approximately 11 a.m the Tyler County Sheriff ’s department received two 9-1-1 calls simultaneously. One caller reported hearing shots next door to her residence, and the second caller, identified as Peggy Dean, reported that two people had been shot at her residence. DPS Trooper Michael Priest arrived on scene approximately nine minutes after the 9-1-1 calls were made and made contact with Peggy Dean. According to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, Dean told police that her es- tranged husband, identified as Gary Dean, Cont. On Pg. 4A Chance Button, Woodville middle school student, killed this 8 point Dec. 19 in Tyler County.
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by Emily Waldrep
Tornadoes in Tyler County during a storm on December 21 caused damage to several
Harris’ Country Market severely damaged by tornadohomes and violently tore off the roof of Harris’ Country Market on Highway 92.
An employee was locking up the store when the roof sud-
denly flew off the building.“I was at my house on the
phone with one of the em-ployees, telling them to lock the door because the lights
had gone out,” said Linda Harris, owner of Harris ’ Country Market. “Right when she was locking the door she said, ‘Oh, my God, the roof just blew off.’”
There were no other cus-tomers in the store, but there was a truck driver in the back of his truck in the parking lot. No one was injured during the tornado, but the store suffered severe damage.
“The roof was across the street, and all the metal and 2x4s were in the highway,” Harris said. “It happened so fast. None of us were emo-tional until we saw each other. The main thing was making sure everyone was okay.”
Harris was amazed at the support shown from the community, and wants to say thank you to everyone who has offered their help and support.
“I want to especially thank Jimmy Mercer of the Dam B VFD and his son in law Ma-rio. They were both at the store to help as soon as the tornado tore off the roof,” Harris said. “Thanks also go to Ray Simmons, Larry Rodgers and Marc Holcomb, who were on the roof nailing down tarps. I want to thank J im Gunter ; Gerald and Debbie Sarver; Debra Rich-ardson; Dacota Gore; Carole Melstead; Rhonda Holcomb; Carol Rogers; Pam and Chris Willet; Ronny, Shelby, Ja-mie and Mason Harris; Paul James; Terrance Scott; Ronnie Andros; David Jordan; Stacy Gore; Scott Yosko; Terri Bi-ble; and David Summerling.”
Harris says she is extremely thankful for the customers, friends, family members, and even strangers, who called or stopped by to make sure ev-eryone was okay.
The help received at the store is definitely a testa-ment of the kind people and close knit community in Tyler County.
Don’t miss the collection of American Heritage dolls the next time you visit Heritage Village (actually, it’s worth the trip to see them). The dolls and their cabinet were donated to the Heritage Society from the estate of Lola Turner. The collection completely fills the large display case that she also wanted donated to the Society. The dolls are lovely and will cause every little girl and big girl to go “ah”. They are displayed in the Village Gift Shop.
Emily Waldrep Photo
by Emily Waldrep
Two Tyler County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to a report of suspicious persons in an abandoned residence on December 18 near Warren. Witnesses stated they saw a white Chevrolet truck parked on the side of the road near the residence and saw flashlights inside the abandoned house.
Witnesses provided a license plate number from the suspicious vehicle, but the vehicle left before deputies arrived on the scene. After a short search, deputies found the vehicle fitting the descrip-tion and made a traffic stop. According to law enforcement, the driver, identified as Justin Ford, age 21, of Spurger, and the pas-senger, Stephanie Shoemaker, age 20, of Woodville, both lied and stated they were riding around and had run out of gas. They also stated that they were first cousins, but Shoemaker was sitting next to Ford in the middle seat, which caused deputies to be suspicious.
There was also a third person involved, Ronnie Jenkins, age 19, of Woodville, located on County Road 3455.
All parties were questioned separately but their stories did not add up. Jenkins stated that he was related to someone who owned the residence that they had broken into and entered.
Deputies contacted the relative in question, who stated she wanted to press charges because she had not given anyone permission to enter the house.
Jenkins, Ford and Shoemaker were all arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass, and their vehicle was towed.
Three from Tyler County arrested, charged with Criminal Trespass
Sharon Fuller has announced she will seek re-election as Tyler County Treasurer.
A life long resident of Tyler County, she was educated in the Woodville schools and has numerous hours of instruction in County Government.
Fuller says, “It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve the people of Tyler County as their Treasurer, and also in various other capacities she has been called on to fulfill. With my experience and qualifications, I feel that I can serve even better in the future. I have conducted the business of the Treasurer’s Office in a professional, efficient manner with the highest personal integrity.
“I appreciate your vote and confidence in the past and ask that you continue to support me.
“I look forward to seeing you all before the November 4th election.
On December 13 a Tyler County Sheriff deputy was patrolling south of Hillister on Highway 69 when he observed a truck without any tail lights and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver, identi-fied as Darren Taylor Wise, age 49, of Hillister, took a long time to pull over after the deputy had turned on his lights.
Once he pulled over and approached the vehicle, the deputy smelled a strong scent marijuana in the vehicle and asked the driver to exit the vehicle at that time. Wise stated that he did not smoke anything.
Hillister man arrested for Marijuana possession
Cont. On Pg. 5A
Sharon Fuller announces for Tyler County Treasurer
Top 2013 StoriesKenner’s West Magnolia Grocery burns
A story in the July 11 issue of the Booster brought readers up to date on the June 6 fire that shut down a business that has been a landmark in Tyler County since 1972. After the devastating fire that badly damaged the much-loved Woodville convenience store, West Magnolia Drive-In Grocery Chevron Station, more commonly known as “John Kenner’s” by locals, on June 6, 2013, the Kenners are picking up the pieces and deciding their next move. Owners John and Sherry Kenner built the store in 1972, making it one of Woodville’s first three convenience stores owned and operated by the
Tolar family business enterprise. West Magnolia Drive-in Grocery operated for 41 years, until approximately 12:30 p.m. on June 6 when a grease fire broke out in the kitchen area and quickly spread to the ceiling. During an initial attempt to extinguish the fire, the store was evacu-ated and calls were made to the fire department. “Among all the turmoil, the local Fire Depart-ment responded within minutes and the firemen demonstrated great knowledge, cooperation, and dedication in protecting those involved,” said Sherry Kenner, owner of West Magnolia Drive-in Grocery and John Kenner’s wife.
Warren man dead after shootingThere were two big page one stories in the June
16 issue of the Booster, but a rare murder in the county surely takes the “Top Story” spot. Reporter Emily Walrep’s story provided the details for our readers.
A Warren man is dead after a shooting that occurred on Thursday, May 9, near County Road 1840 and FM 2827. At approximately 11 a.m the Tyler County Sheriff ’s department received two 9-1-1 calls
simultaneously. One caller reported hearing shots next door to her residence, and the second caller, identified as Peggy Dean, reported that two people had been shot at her residence. DPS Trooper Michael Priest arrived on scene approximately nine minutes after the 9-1-1 calls were made and made contact with Peggy Dean. According to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, Dean told police that her es-tranged husband, identified as Gary Dean,
Cont. On Pg. 4A
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Tyler County Commissioner, Pct. 2
Terry Riley
Tyler County CriminalDistrict Attorney
Lou Ann Cloy
Justice of the Peace, Pct 2
Greg Dawson
Justice of the Peace, Pct 2
Royce Hill
County TreasurerSharon Fuller
Joesph Raymond Rogers, 82, of Woodville, Texas, passed aw-say on December 17, 2013. He was born to Joseph Marshall and C a l r a E v e Kenemar R o ge r s on Sep-t ember 2 3 , 1931, in Burkev-i l l e , Te x a s . He was d e a r l y loved and will be sorely missed.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Ruthie Rogers; sons, Jo-esph Raymond Rogers, Jr., James Allen Rogers both of Lockhart, Texas, and Wayne Warren West-brook of Houston; daughters, Cynthia Michelle Mullins of Arizona and Lisa Gail Ogden of Woodville; grandchildren, Lind-say Porto and husband Roosevelt, James Rogers and wife Kate, Shay Ogden, Kara Johnson, Jessy Westbrook, Paige Ogden, Ol-ivia Mullins, Collen Poer, Ashley Mullins, Jordan Ogden, Nicho-los Nuez and Jake Westbrook; and great-grandchildren Layne Ogden Rowinsky, Ian Olivera Porto, Daniel Raymond Mccaa, David Matthew Mccaa and Lyla Michelle Porto.
A gathering of friends and family began at 10 a.m. at Riley Funeral Home Chapel on Sat-urday, December 21, followed by funeral services at 11 a.m. with Brother Keith Bellamy officiat-ing. Joe was laid to rest at Camp Ground Cemetery in Woodville.
Judson Wendell Phillips, 88, of Nederland, formerly of Warren, passed away peacefully unto the Lord on December 27, 2013.
Born in Montgomery, La., to Ludlow and Mary Megison Phillips, he lived in Nederland for many y e a r s b e f o r e ret i r ing to War-ren in 1991. He and his wife, Jo Eve l y n , m o v e d back to Nederland to be closer to fam-ily. A member of First Baptist Church in Warren, Judson and Jo Evelyn loved and served the Lord with the many friends they had in the church. He was a re-tired foreman in the electrical department for Texaco, Inc., and a World War II Army veteran.
Judson is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jo Evelyn Phil-lips; daughters, Donna Sanders of Nederland, Beverly Edmund-son and husband, Jerry, of Sugar Land; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.
A funeral service was held Monday, December 30, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Troy Richardson and Brother Ken Cauthen officiating. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Nederland, Tex-as. Visitation was held Monday morning starting at 9 a.m. at the funeral home.
Services were held under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Tyler County.
Lou Dell Collins Freeman, 84, of Livingston, Texas, formerly of Warren, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday,
Decem-ber 20, 2 0 1 3 . She was a mem-ber o f F i r s t Bapt i s t Church in War-r e n , w h e r e she loved
to worship, sing praises and fel-lowship with friends. She loved cooking, entertaining and play-ing dominoes and cards with family and friends. She also en-joyed traveling and was amazed at how beautiful the United States was. She was a gradu-ate of Warren High School and for many years was a member of the Ex-Student Association and the Warren Order of the Eastern Star.
Lou Dell was born on April 17, 1929, to Gabe and Susie Wil-liford Collins. She is survived by her sister, Margie Collins Harmon and husband Don; two sons and four daughters and their spouses: Dale and Tammy Freeman, Doug and Joyce Free-man, Mary Lou and Anthony Bruner, Carolyn and Jimmy Perkins, Joy Campbell, and Kay and Steve Champion; eighteen beautiful grandchildren, whom she cherished, and their spous-es: Michael and Parish Bruner, Marcie Bruner, Kristy and Billy Wolcott, Dane and Ned Barri-er, Jami Perkins, Tim and Kim Freeman, LeAnn McNulty, Janna and Jamie Royer, Paul and Kristi Trahan, Kelly John-son, Matt Johnson, Bryan and Brandy Freeman, Chris Cham-pion, Heather Champion and Ben, Stefanie Champion, Ashley and Tray Wilmoth, Shawn Free-man, and Victoria Freeman; and twenty-three great-grandchil-dren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gabe and Susie Collins; husband, Artie Free-man; sister, Doris Jean Haddox; and brother, Earl Collins.
Toward the end of her days, she was taken care of by angels named Debra, Felicia, Alvada, Peggy and Anissa with the Wright Sisters Sitting Services.
Family and friends gathered to reminisce and remember special times spent with Lou Dell, at the First Baptist Church, Warren, Texas, on Monday, December 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. with Brother Troy Richardson, Brother Ken-neth Cauthen and Brother David Jones officiating. Grave-
Larry Wesley Sprouse, 64, of Warren, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013, in Lufkin, Texas.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Stringer & Griffin Funeral H o m e C h a p e l in Wood-ville with b u r i a l in Fel-lowship C e m -etery in Warren. Officiating were Brother Troy Richardson and Brother Jason Glenn. Serving as pallbear-ers were Charlie Ellis, Edward Harris, Buzz Gentry, Ray Powell, Mack Frazier and Robert Powell.
Visitation was held on Monday from 5 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Larry was born May 21, 1949, to J.C. and Verdie Mae Miller Sprouse in Jasper, Texas. He was retired from Tyler County Road and Bridge Department. Larry was a U.S. Army Veteran. He loved the outdoors, horses and was an avid trader. He loved to visit people.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Verdie Mae Miller Sprouse.
Larry is survived by his wife of 19 years, Donna Owens Sprouse of Warren; son, Justin Jeffcoat of Warren; sisters, Goldie Smith and husband, Bob, of Port Lava-ca and Sue Walker of Broaddus; and numerous cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.
Services were under the di-rection of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home in Woodville.
Charles Seibert Hale, III, 75, of Woodville, passed away Fri-day, December 27, 2013, at his residence.
Graveside services were held Monday, December 30, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Magnolia Cemetery in Woodville.
Charles was born January 2, 1938, to Charles Seibert Hale, Jr., and Ethel McNeil Hale in Longview, Texas. He had lived in Woodville for the past 27 years. He was a former resident of Orange, where he was a retired history teacher in Orange I.S.D.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Mary Hale on September 11, 2013.
He is survived by his sons, David McClintock and wife, Barbara, of Conroe, and Sean McClintock of Friendswood; daughter, Jackie Butler and hus-band, Dean, of Santa Fe, Texas; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Services were under the di-rection of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville.
Gladys D. Lemons, 93, of Woodville, passed away Thurs-day, December 19, 2013, at The Orchard in Woodville, Texas.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 23, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Stringer & Grif-fin Funeral Home Chapel in Woodville with visitation also on Monday at 11 a.m. until service time. Burial was in Davis Ceme-tery near Colmesneil. Officiating was Brother Tom Owen. Serv-ing as pallbearers were Maxwell Fowler, Daniel Fowler, Michael Patrick, Matt Franks, Guy King and Terry Coleman.
Gladys was born July 15, 1920, to Charlie and Roxie Catherine Dean Daniels in Mt. Carmel, Texas. After high school she worked and lived in the west-ern United States. After retiring from the banking business, she moved back to this area in 1989. She was a member of First Bap-tist Church of Colmesneil.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Floyd Brown; her parents, Charlie Daniels and Roxie Dean Daniels; brothers, Purvis Daniels, Curtis Daniels, Willie Daniels and S.P. Daniels; sisters, Lucille McWilliams and Ida Rae Vaughn; and her beloved husband, Robert “Bob” Lemons.
She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Much gratitude to the angels at The Orchard in Woodville and to Lakes Area hospice for their love and attention.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Colmesneil or Lakes Area Hospice.
Services were under the di-rection of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville.
Florence Marie Williams, 78, of Colmesneil, Texas, passed away December 17, 2013. She was born January 12, 1935, in Chicago, Ill., to Louis J. and Marie Gutzeit Georgen. Flor-ence was the account/office manager at The Woodsman newspaper in Woodville for many years. She was a member of Oak Grove Harvest Assembly of God Church.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Buren P. Williams; daughters, Beth M. McInnis and husband Arthur of Woodville, Rebecca A. Skip-per of Doucette and Barbara L. Williams of Colmesneil; grand-children, Dwayne McInnis and wife Nikki, Will McInnis and wife Heather, all of Fred; great-grandchildren, Heather McInnis, Colton Gage McInnis, Maddi-
Jerry Lee Parrish, 52, of Colmesneil, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at his residence.
Memorial services were held Saturday, December 28, 2013,
John Howard Reynolds, 56, of Woodville, passed away Thurs-day, December 26, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 29, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Stringer & Grif-fin Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Magnolia Cemetery, all in Woodville. Officiating was Brother Robert Foxworth. Serving as pallbearers were Cody Reynolds, James Reynolds, Tom Reynolds, Robert Reynolds, Sean Reynolds and George Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry L. Read, Johnny Reid, Kenny Tubbs, Todd Fortenberry, Jerry Anderson, Curtis Anderson and Steve Fontenot.
Visitation was also held on Sunday, December 29, 2013 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.
John was born November 7, 1957, to George Alfred and Martha Kohler Reynolds in
Pastor Jeanie Faye Hunter, 67, of Crestview, Fla., formerly of Woodville, passed away on December 27, 2013. She was lovingly known as Sister Jeanie.
Jeanie was born in 1946 to Jes-sie “Cotton” and Faye Kirkland who preceded her in death. She
Jimmy Russell Osborne, 67, of Brookeland, passed away De-cember 18, 2013, at his home.
Memorial graveside services are scheduled for Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Os-b o r n e Fa m i l y Plot, 649 W i n d -crest Dr., San Au-gustine, Texas.
Jimmy was born Septem-ber 12, 1 9 4 6 , in Port Arthur, to Harold Kimmel and Wanda Marie “Walker” Osborne. They, as well as his sister, Jillian Osborne Hill, have preceded him in death.
Jimmy is survived by friend, Sharon Osborne Conway of Brookeland; friend, Jack Eugene Smith of Brookeland; daugh-ters, Donna Osborne Stone and friend Hank McIntyre, of Vidor, and Jimmie Osborne Valderez and husband Paul of Livingston; stepsons, Brian Keith Rainwater and wife Anna, of Yelm, Wash., and Eric Rainwater and wife Lisa, of Farmersville; brothers, Johnny Osborne and wife Linda, of Burkeville and Joe Osborne and wife Linda, of San Augus-tine; several nieces and nephews; grandchildren: Jonathan, Zack and Hanna Stone; Joseph Car-roll; Parker Gatlin; Alek, Emma and Kaitlynn Rainwater; and great-granddaughter, Emma Taylor.
Jimmy was a retired plumber; he loved hunting, fishing and his family.
Services held under the direc-tion of Riley Funeral Home of Tyler County.
Lou Dell Collins side services followed at Village Mills Cemetery in Village Mills, Texas. Pallbearers were Michael Bruner, Tim Freeman, Bryan Freeman, Shawn Freeman, Matt Johnson and Chris Champion.
Gladys Lemons
Florence Williams
son McInnis, Brittnee McInnis and Caden McInnis.
Visitation was held at Ri-ley Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, December 19 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Services were held at the funeral home on Fri-day, December 20, 2013, at 2 p.m. with Brother Scott Briggs and Brother Arthur McInnis officiating, followed by burial at Allison Cemetery in Warren, Texas.
Ser ving as pal lbearers were Dwayne McInnis, Will McInnis, Benjamin Sheph-ard, Jathan Borel, Joshua Riley, Michael Eaton, Zachary Fair-child, Patrick Harvey and James Richard Harvey. Honorary pall-bearers were John Yearwood and Harold Rebbe. Services were under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Woodville.
Joesph Rogers
Pastor Jeanie Hunter
is survived by her children Jeanice Domec ( Jeff ) of Winnie, Texas, and Robert Hunter (Kristy) of Crestview, Fla.; grandchildren, David Fells and Sierra Hunter; and great-grandchildren, Natalie Fells and Noah Fells.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Camp Ground Cem-etery in Woodville, Texas, with Brother Doug Shows officiating.
Services are under the direc-tion of Riley Funeral Home in Woodville.
Charles Hale
Larry Sprouse
Jerry Parrish
at his residence with family and friends.
Jerry was born July 28, 1961, to T.C. and Patsy Chandler Parrish in Lufkin, Texas. He was a life-long resident of East Texas and had been an equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Tonya Gaspard.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kathy Parrish, of Colmesneil; daughters, Lindsey Ashworth, of DeQuincy, La., Summer Wade, of Colmesneil, Nikki Singley and husband, Jar-rod, of DeQuincy, La., and Jessica Chenyworth and husband, Trey, of Woodville; brothers, Ricky Parrish, of Crystal Beach, and Jamie Shirley, of DeQuincy, La.; sister, Gloria Wood and husband, James, of Colmesneil; and eight grandchildren.
Cremation services were under the direction of Stringer & Grif-fin Funeral Home of Woodville.
Judson Phillips
John Reynolds
Groves, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of Tyler County and was a heavy equipment operator.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Martha Reynolds; and brothers, George Reynolds and Michael Reynolds.
He is survived by the mother of his children and best friend, Julia Pruett of Woodville; his sons and daughters-in-law, Cody and Ra-chael Reynolds of Crescent, Okla., and James and Tammy Jean Reyn-olds of Warren; daughters, Amber Reynolds of Sour Lake, and Re-becca Reynolds of Woodville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Patrick and Judy Reynolds of Shepherd, Robert and Kandi Reynolds of Kingwood, Tom and Ann Reynolds of Bedias; sisters, Ann Zernial of Lumberton, Elizabeth and Gene Fontenot of Beaumont, and Loretta and Chuck Mott of Woodville; sister-in-law, Ann Marie Reynolds of Clear Lake; grandchildren, Colton, Morgan, Jadyn, John, Sydney and Madi. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and longtime friends.
Services were under the direc-tion of Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home of Woodville.
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AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on Dec. 20 delivered charges for the Senate Committee on Health & Hu-
man Services to tackle before the 2015 Tex-as Legislature convenes.
D e w h u r s t , who presides over the Sen-ate, ordered the panel of nine s e n a t o r s t o study what is being done by the state to en-
hance the health of Texas women. He also called on the committee to assess the effectiveness of programs designed to improve mental health for all Texans.
The committee will monitor all state-provided women’s health programs, access to preventative services, efforts to reduce unplanned pregnancies and the maximizing of efficiencies, De-whurst said.
Also, the lieutenant governor said, the committee will monitor programs designed to improve mental health and substance abuse services, assess their outcomes and address any gaps in the system.
Perry takes various actionsGov. Rick Perry on Dec. 20 renewed
Dewhurst orders health services studiesfor another month the current drought disaster proclamation for 114 of Texas’ 254 counties. Perry originally issued the proclamation on July 5, 2011.
Meanwhile, also on Dec. 20, the fed-eral government approved Perry’s Dec. 13 request for disaster assistance to three central Texas counties — Travis, Hays and Caldwell — for damages attributed to severe flooding that occurred when hard rains hit the region at the end of October through mid-November.
In addition to the approval, the U.S. Small Business Administration granted Perry’s request for additional assistance that will allow homeowners, renters and businesses in 11 central Texas counties to apply for long-term, low-interest disaster loans, the governor’s office reported.
In other news, on Dec. 19, the governor posted notice of clemency he granted to 12 individuals “after each case was favorably recommended for clemency by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.”
And, on Dec. 24, Gov. and Mrs. Perry publicized their wishes for “a happy and blessed Christmas to everyone in Texas, and to Texans all around the world.”
More laws take effectWhile most new laws are written to
take effect either as soon as the gover-nor signs them or on Sept. 1, some 47 pieces of legislation passed by the Texas
Legislature were written to take effect as new laws on Jan. 1, 2014.
Here are five of them:- House Bill 294 by Rep. Eddie
Rodriguez, D-Austin, and sponsored by Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin: An exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain homeless individuals.
- House Bill 1349 by Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, and sponsored by Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels: Stipulating that the Department of Public SafetyÂÂÂ is not required to request, and an applicantÂÂÂ would not be required to provide,ÂÂÂ the applicant’sÂÂÂ social security number as part of an application for a concealed handgun license.
- House Bill 1772 by Rep. Chris Turner, D-Arlington, and sponsored by Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth: Requiring a utility customer to provide written notice of disconnection to each tenant or owner at a “nonsubmetered, master metered multifamily property” prior to disconnection of electric or gas service.
- House Bill 1847 by Rep. Stefani Carter, R-Dallas, and sponsored by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston: Requiring prosecuting attorneys to complete one hour of ethics training relating to a
Happy New Year FromHeritage Village Museum!
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than 50 years doing and, essentially, even though I’m retired from the day-to-day business, I’m still happily involved through this weekly offering.
While, I stand by these words for the newspaper industry and profession in general, I am particularly confident of the adherence to these 3Rs by community journalists.
I veered from my initial journalistic goal of being “the world’s best sportswriter” to “country editor and publisher” quite happily. Economic necessity pushed me into a job at my hometown weekly newspaper and, afterward, I never really wanted to do anything else.
Country newspapering is the most responsible form of journalism, I firmly believe, because those of us in it are in touch with the people and institutions about which we write about every day. We meet in the grocery store, at the gas station, at the bank and in our children’s school activities.
If we make a mistake, we have to look them in the eye and apologize or explain and then FOLLOW UP with an appropriate print response.
After all, it’s responsible. That makes us reliable. And, what we print makes us oh so readable.
It’s not just the best business, it’s the most fun. I’ve had a heckuva ride and look forward to cruising along with the generation that’s coming along now.
Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher of more than 50 years experience. He can be reached by email at [email protected].
Those in my chosen profession — newspaper journalism — may have felt like the proverbial oft-beaten, red-
headed stepchild of late.
It seems almost everyone, includ-ing some in our field, especially other media, poli-ticians and the usual I-hate-the-truth lummoxes, love to ring the death knell for our medium.
Yes, we’ve even learned to put our product on the Internet along with the unverified, unreliable and often ir-responsible missives any individual or entity can post.
Newspapers still have rules, ethics, collective consciences, specially-trained employees and a history of seeking and printing the facts and the TRUTH, as best as it can be determined, and we do it more completely and in more depth than ANY other news medium.
We continue do so because — as one of my favorite characters, Darrell Royal, once said — “we’ll dance with who brung us.”
And, them that brung us are the 3Rs of newspaper journalism: responsibility, reliability and readability.
As in any field of endeavor or business, newspapers are not without those who do not adhere strictly to those 3Rs, but I can state with great confidence that those types are a small minority.
Quite frankly, there are certain seg-ments of the media, including some newspapers (anything Rupert Murdoch owns pops into my head first), which are slanted to favor a particular line of think-ing. But, the huge majority of newsprint products work hard at following the 3Rs.
We make mistakes. Only one perfect man has ever walked the earth, and He will return some day.
However, I have often spoken to groups on the rudiments of publishing and editing newspapers, particularly those papers now classified as “community.” I always tell them that, yes, we make mistakes, but they are there to haunt us in black and white and, often, in more recent times, “living color.”
Newspapers are quick to correct real mistakes, when discovered.
As a weekly newspaper editor-pub-lisher, I always felt my staff ’s dreaded “the day after”…the paper came out. Because I’d spent half the night before with a red pen marking all of our mis-takes — typos, grammar, misstatements, and yes, sometimes errors of fact. The message was unspoken in exact wording but understood nonetheless: “Do this too often and you may be encouraged to find another line of work.”
Now, these statements aren’t about what I did, per se, they are about what I know from a full lifetime of involve-ment in this wonderful profession: The vast majority of the people in newspaper journalism love it as passionately as I do.
I am particularly knowledgeable about community newspapers (read small town) because that’s what I spent more
Why newspapers are better at the 3Rs than other media
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duty to disclose certain information in a criminal case within 180 days of assuming duties.ÂÂÂ Additional related training thereafter would be based upon rules promulgated by the court of criminal appeals.
- Senate Bill 945 by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Lewisville, and sponsored by Rep. Sarah Davis, R-Houston: Requiring a health care provider in a hospital to wear a photo identification badge clearly stating the provider’s name, department, and title.ÂÂÂ If ap-plicable, the badge must also state the provider’s status as a student, intern, trainee or resident.
TxDOT chief moves to LCRA
dolls. The dolls and their cabinet were donated to the Heritage Society from the estate of Lola Turner. The collec-tion completely fills the large display case that she also wanted donated to the Society. The dolls are lovely and will cause every little girl and big girl to go “ah”.
You have read before about how you can assist the Heritage Society with its mission. What Lola Turner did is one example of how you can help. Another way is by donating stock, with the So-ciety receiving the dividends. Perhaps you have the means to take out a paid up life insurance policy with the Heritage Society as the beneficiary or to make a bequeath to the Society as part of your will. Or maybe you are like most and would be willing to make a year-end donation for the support. However you decide to help, please know that your support of the Society and the work we do at Heritage Village is very important to us and very much appreciated.
The Board of Directors is planning on the dedication of the Fiber Arts
It’s Happy New Year time in Tyler County! I’ve heard it changed to Hippy New Year to acknowledge how much
we all have con-sumed s ince the beginning of the holidays. One news out-let has even said that the average person will gain seven pounds during this time. So far, so good for me, but it has
been a battle of wants and will power.You may remember that Heritage
Village and the Pickett House will be closed on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We will reopen on the 2nd of January, 2014. Now I’ve said it. A whole year behind us and now we have to get used to writing 2014 on things.
The next time you come to the Village, we hope you will have time to view the collection of American Heritage
Building to coincide with the Festival of the Arts weekend. That certainly seems appropriate, since our quilters will have their quilt display and this year will also be able to use their own new “digs” for display and demonstration.
We are also working on the annual membership meeting to be held on the last Monday in January; this year the date is the 27th. I hope you will put this date on your calendar and plan to join us. We will be electing new officers and board members and listening to a recap of the progress made during 2013. A wonderful program is planned. If you are a member, you will be given the opportunity to renew your member-ship and if you are not yet a member, we hope you will consider joining Tyler County Heritage Society and helping us with our mission of preserving the past for the future.
The long-range planning committee will begin work soon after new officers are elected and help make some deci-sions on future direction. If you have some ideas about what we should be do-ing to fulfill our mission, please give us a call at 283-2272. Your suggestion(s) will be given to the committee.
Texas Department of Transportation announced its executive director, Phil Wilson, is leaving the agency to join the Lower Colorado River Authority, a public utility company founded in 1934 that serves all or part of 61 counties.
Wilson, who was appointed by the governor to head TxDOT in October 2011, is to start as general manager and chief executive officer of the LCRA on Feb. 1.
Before joining TxDOT, Wilson was a senior vice president of public affairs and a corporate officer of Luminant, a large power company based in Dallas. Before that, Wilson served as Texas secretary of state from July 2007 to July 2008.
This past summer I got to fulfill a dream I’ve had for many years—visit a family ancestral home in England. The estate, Madresfield Court, is actu-ally the home of my Doucette grandmother’s family, the Lygons. She and my grandfather, who was with Long-Bell Lumber Co., my dad, and his three sisters lived in Doucette until the mill closed in the 1940s. My grandmother, who worked tirelessly to keep her far-flung family close-knit, was determined that her children and grandchildren would see Madresfield and meet some of their English cousins. When I announced my plans to my family, I was surprised and thrilled that some of them wanted to go as well. So six of us scraped together all the airline and rewards points we could muster. Joy barked that the ten-hour plane ride would be way too boring for her and preferred to stay in Austin with her canine cousins; so the rest of us would have to wander joyfully without her.
Our first stop, of course, was London. After a not-so-joyful wander from the airport through the subway “tubes”, we alighted at Victoria Station and jumped on one of London’s famous double-decker buses for a bird’s-eye view of the city. While in London we enjoyed touring the infamous Tower and majestic Buckingham Palace, rode the amazing London Eye (some of us, twice), cruised the River Thames, attended musical services at St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey and a theatre musical, and wandered with wonder at the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the other historic sites that London offers.
After our brief but packed stay in the capital city, we moved along to our stated destination, Madresfield Court, located west of London in a spectacular setting in the Malvern Hills. We were not prepared for the peaceful beauty of the countryside. Predominantly agricultural, Malvern Hills is a favorite spot for hikers, artists, and visitors interested in a relaxing, beautiful holiday. Like other privately owned large estates, Madresfield Court is partially supported by the government, in return for opening to the public for pre-scheduled historic tours. Madresfield is unique among manorial homes in England, as it remains in the same family that built it in the 1120s. It has never been bought or sold since records began in England. The Lygon family who lives there now has four young children who must enjoy romping through the surrounding forests and hills. The estate has its own soccer field and chapel housing wonderful paintings, stained glass, and metal work. The impressive library contains over 8,000 books. The earliest are Mass books written by monks before the invention of printing. During World War II, the home was reserved for royal occupation by King George VI and his family, should they have to flee London. There is a list of all who were to have occupied the rooms.
After two days wandering through Madresfield and the Malvern Hills, we decided, reluctantly, to move along. After a brief visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, we ventured northward into Scotland. It was fun to drive along the “bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond” I had heard my Aunt Zula McKee wistfully sing about so often during my childhood. After my family’s return home—back to work or school!—I stayed a little longer to railtour through the beautiful emerald countryside of Ireland.
The whole trip indeed exceeded my expectations, and I feel so fortunate to have had this opportunity. Returning to the lands of one’s family “roots” is
Wanders With Joyby Huntley Kenesson
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Allan Shivers Library and Museum would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2014!
Start the new year of firght with a trip to your library to see our new Audio CD collection an dour New York Times Bestsellers. Browse your favorite authors and make some time to relax and enjoy a good book.
If you are not a member please come see us and ap-ply for a library card. We have public access comput-ers, WI-FI, and a willing staff here to help you with any of your literary needs.
Have a great week fro the staff at Allan Shivers Library and Museum.
Dogwood Trails Manor would like to give a special
Thank You to Bealls and Wal-Mart of Woodville
for their thoughtfulness in making each one of our
residents feel special during this holiday season with
their generous gifts.Thank you so very much, Dogwood Trails Manor
Dolly Demple (Benton) Ju-l ian, 87, passed away on December 18, 2013, in Lufkin,
T e x -a s . S he w a s born in Colmes-n e i l on O c t o -b e r 1 5 , 1926, to Clarence T. a n d M a r y M c K e e
Crosby. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints and a loving mother, grandmother and friend to who all knew and loved her.
Demple is survived by her daughters, Mary Barker and husband Jerry, and Shelia Knight and husband Grant, all of Lufkin. She also leaves behind five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home fol-lowed by funeral services at 2 p.m. with her nephew, Tim Durr, presiding. She was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Town Bluff.
Services were under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Woodville.
Helen Marie Robinson, 60, of Colmesneil passed away December 27, 2013, in Beaumont, Texas.
Services were held Tuesday, De-cembe r 31, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Riley Funeral H o m e Chapel. Brother M i k e Hancock o f f i c i -ated, and interment followed at Town Bluff Cemetery.
Helen was born February 7, 1953, in Conroe, Texas. She was a fun loving person who loved her fam-ily with all her heart. She will be greatly missed.
She is survived by two sisters, Ann Williams and her husband Harry of Cleveland, Texas, and Faye LaNell Alvarade and her husband Jesse of Conroe; two brothers Bobby Fussell and wife Carol of Woodville, and Lonnie Fussell and wife Chris of Jasper; a sister-in-law, Lola Fussell of Colmesneil; and her loving dog, Patches, and cat, Gracey.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Burley Warren and Lolla Faye “Adams” Fussell and Alford and Buelah Robinson, and a brother, Burley Joe Fussell
Services were under the direction of Riley Funeral Home.
Margaret Jo Moye Stewart, 80, of Spring, Texas, formerly of Warren, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2013.
Born December 9, 1933, in Warren, Texas, to Andrew and Leland Gant Moye, she lived in Spring for many years. She was a retired sales person for a bridal store. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her loving daughters, Bennie Stewart and Beverly Berger and husband, Lee; grandchildren, Whitney Morrow and husband Alex, Edgar B. Berger, Elissa Berger, Charlotte Berger, Clay Nedbal and Maria Berger; and many other family members and friends.
A funeral service was held Friday, December 27, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Spring, Texas, with Rev. Martial Oya officiating under the direction of Klein Funeral Home in Spring. Visitation was held Thursday evening with a rosary at 7 p.m. Thursday evening with Deacon Joe Wright presiding. A grave-side service was held at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon at the Fellow-ship Cemetery in Warren, Texas, under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Tyler County.
Local arrangements were held under the direction of Riley Funeral Home of Tyler County.
an indescribable experience. Throughout England I saw men that reminded me so much in looks and actions of my Grandfather Kenesson. In Scotland I encountered Uncle Hollis McKee over and over, and in Ireland I viewed many resemblances to the Best family and gleaned a better appreciation for their agrarian heritage and musical talents. Fur-
thermore, I know that somewhere my Doucette Grandmother Kenesson has a big smile on her face and is pleased that another grandson, three great-grandchildren, and two great-great grand-children got a glimpse of Madresfield Court and her family heritage.
Until next time. . . . joyful wanders to all.
Wanders With Joy...from pg. 3A
Texas Transportation Commis-sion, at its December 19 meeting, approved $8.1 million for seal coat projects on roads throughout the Beaumont District, which includes Tyler County. Clark
Transportation Commission project to include Tyler County
Construction of Texas, Inc., was awarded the project that spans eight counties.
“Every year, seal coat projects are completed throughout our district,” said Tucker Ferguson,
district engineer for the Beau-mont district of TxDOT. “These seal coat projects are a critical tool in our preventative maintenance program. They not only provide a smoother riding surface, but also extend the life of the pavement.”
Highway 287 between Wood-ville and Chester is currently one road in Tyler County that will be seal coated in March and ad-ditional Tyler County roads will be added to the list.
had broken into her home with a s ledgehammer by breaking the glass on the patio doors and shot her
boyfriend, Billy Stanford, i n t h e s h o u l d e r. Pe g g y Dean then retrieved a gun from her home and shot her
estranged husband, Gary Dean , f our t imes . Gar y Dean was pronounced dead at the scene.
Warren man dead after shootingMore Top 2013 Stories
Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council swears in nine law enforcement officers
The May 16 issue of the Booster featured another top story for 2013, the hiring of nine law enforcement officers by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council. It was a long time com-ing and a great accomplishment.One year after the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council hired their first police chief, they swore in nine fully certi-fied Texas law enforcement officers who will make up their police department, and
invited the community in to tour their new police depart-ment Saturday. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Police Department be-gan operations Jan. 1, but they have just finished the move into their new offices that were expanded behind the original Tribal Security building. At the ceremony Chief Anto-nio Ford thanked his staff and others in the community who helped get the new department
going. “We’re started and we’re go-ing to grow to different heights and other levels. I would like to thank all the people, the tribal council and the com-munity that has supported this endeavor,” Ford said. “It’s an honor for me, again, to be standing here, to have this op-portunity and to believe in me as an individual and to bring this police department into existence.”
Alabama-Coushatta Principal Chief Oscola Clayton Sylestine death mourned
Livingston, Texas - Chief Oscola Clayton Sylestine, the principal chief of the Alabama Coushatta Indian Tribe of Texas, succumbed to illness and passed away on Thursday, January 31. He will lie in state at the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, located 17 miles east of Livingston, when all arrangements have been
completed. He was 80 years old. He was elected in 1992 and installed in a colorful tradi-tional ceremony as the lifetime chief on January 1, 1993. He was a third generation descen-dant of Alabama Sub-Chief Colabe. He is survived by his wife, Ethelyn, two sons and two daughters, with numerous grandchildren.
He served the Tribe in leader-ship for most of his adult life as an elected member of the Tribal Council serving as its Chairman before becoming Chief. He was also very ac-tive as an Elder in the Indian Presbyterian Church. After a 17-year career with Champion International Paper, he retired in 1998.
The February 7 Booster ran the story about the death of Alabama-Coushatta Principal Chief Oscola Clayton Sylestine. On a positive note, the tribe will inaugurate a new Principal and Second Chief Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
Huge crowd in Woodville to support AI Top 3 Finalist Kree Harrison
“Kree Kraziness” had been building in Tyler County for
weeks, and when she became an American Idol Top 3 Finalist, the Kraziness broke out into and avalanche of support for our home town favorite! The Booster covered the events every step of the way.
Woodville and Tyler County residents came together Saturday in huge numbers to show their support for American Idol Top 3 Finalist Kree Harrison. Each season, the top three finalists get to visit their hometowns for a whirlwind day starting with
a press conference, moving to a parade and ending the day with a performance. And, just for Kree, there was an event at the Rodeo Arena featuring some exciting Mutton Bustin’ and an opportunity for local folks to meet Kree. It was an exciting day for everyone who follows AI, and for Kree Harrison. “This past weekend we had an opportunity to show the rest of the world how wonderful our life in Southeast Texas is,” Woodville Mayor Ben Bythewood said. “I am so proud of the way the City of Woodville, Tyler County and all of Southeast Texas came together to show support for our hometown girl, Kree Harrison. “Kree is a special person to us for many reasons. It is not just her tremendous talent, but her spirit and determination in the midst of trials and tragedy that exemplify the qualities that we want to instill in all of our chil-dren. She has represented us well nationally and worldwide. It was the City’s pleasure to see that she gets the recognition she has long deserved for the person that she is and the talent that she has.
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From December 20 to December 30, 2013
• Jarvis Dadrien Barlow, 22, Woodville, theft of property, theft Class C• Ladonna Michelle Barlow, 39, Woodville, public intoxication• Sean Barlow, 37, Woodville, possession of a controlled substance• Layne Brunson Blair, 24, Woodville, burglary of habitation• Lonnie Crew, Jr., 26, Houston, failure to wear seat belt, disorderly conduct• John Thomas Crosby, 39, Woodville, driving while intoxicated with child under 15• Carollyn Dobbins, 26, Colmesneil, Jefferson County warrant: theft Class B• Montana Nichole Emerson, 19, Woodville, assault Class C• Jason Robert Ferguson, 28, Colmesneil, violation of bond / protec-tive order• Daren Wayne Fowler, 23, Fred, driving while intoxicated• Douglas Ray Gore, 33, Woodville, motion to revoke probation: assault family / household member impeding breath• Francisco Guerrero, 33, Humble, driving while license invalid• John Timothy Hargis, 20, Colmesneil, theft of property• David Wayne Jones, 55, Woodville, public intoxication• Ashley Larsen, 38, Bullard, failure to identify fugitive with intent to give false information, possession of a controlled substance• Lewis Ester Price, 59, Hillister; resisting arrest, search or transport, possession of drug paraphernalia• William Edward Spencer, 38, Jasper, failure to appear: driving while intoxicated, driving while license invalid Class C• David Michael Thompson, 43, Poplar Bluff, Mo., disorderly conduct• Jonathan Dave Williams, 24, Fred; resisting arrest, search or transport
The deputy searched Wise’s vehicle and did not find anything, but continued to question Wise about the smell in his vehicle.
A second deputy arrived, and Wise admitted after questioning that he had hidden marijuana on his person and the reason he had taken a long time to pull over was because he was hiding the marijuana.
Wise was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, 5 grams.
Hillister man arrested for possession...cont. from pg. 1A
More Top 2013 StoriesColmesneil graduate dies in Thursday motorcycle accident
Tyler County had its share of tragedy in 2013, and this story about Trevor Marshall ’s death saddened the community.
by Emily Waldrep
Trevor Marshall, a 21-year-old Colmesneil graduate, died early on Friday, June 12, after sustaining injuries in a motorcycle accident on Thursday night. According to reports, Marshall was taken by helicopter to Hermann Memorial in Houston
after the accident and was placed in ICU, but died early Friday morning. Trevor Marshall worked at Lockheed Martin in Lufkin, Texas, and Parker Lumber in Wood-ville. He graduated with the Class of 2010 from Colmesneil. Trevor’s friends and family are flooding his Facebook page with memories of Trevor and prayers for his family. “It breaks my heart to lose such a great friend,” said Zuri Hernandez. “Thank you for the memo-ries. Thank you for the laughs.”
Three area teens injured in UTV RolloverThe August 15 Booster featured this story about three local teens who
were involved in really bad UTV accident. Hopefully, folks who read the story used a little more caution after reading it.
by Emily Waldrep
Wednesday, August 7, at approximately 4:30 p.m., three teen-age girls in Fred were involved in a major ATV/UTV rollover accident that sent all three girls to the hospital.
Sierra Williams, age 13, of Spurger; Caitlyn Moore, age 14, of Spurger; and Madlynn Davis, age 14, of Fred were drifting a curve in a Polaris Ranger Crew side-by-side when they lost control and flipped the vehicle. None of the girls were wearing seat belts or helmets at the time of the accident.
Moore suffered from major road rash and muscle injuries, Williams broke a finger, fractured her hand and received major abrasions to her palms, and Davis suffered from bone exposure and torn ligaments. Davis was taken by helicopter to UTMB Galveston, and Williams was transported to St. Elizabeth in Beaumont by ambulance. Moore was also taken to St. Elizabeth hospital by her parents.
All three girls are expected to recover from their injuries, but Davis is still being held UTMB Galveston. Williams was released from the hospital on August 10, three days after the accident. Both Davis and Williams went through surgery to help recovery.
“We all handled it pretty well and kept calm, but we were all worried about each other and not ourselves,” Williams said. “We were just driving way too fast.”
The girls now want to warn others that ATV/UTV safety is serious.
“We want to tell other locals to not get too comfortable in what you are traveling in and don’t ever think it couldn’t hap-pen to you,” Williams said. “Always respect ATVs and UTVs. We learned that no matter how experienced you think you are, accidents do and will happen to anyone at any time.”
Williams also says that she and her friends are thankful they are from such a tight knit community.
“We would all like to thank everyone that was on scene dur-ing the ambulance wait that helped keep us calm,” she said. “Most of all we want to thank God that we are still here today to share our story and testimony; if wasn’t for him we wouldn’t be here, but he is giving us all a second chance.”
For more information on ATV and UTV safety, always read the warnings posted on your vehicle or go to www.atvsafety.org for help registering for an ATV/UTV safety class.
2,000 marijuana plants growing near HarmonyAnd finally we have in the Booster September 12 issue, another story
of a huge marijuana grow find in Tyler County.
Tyler County Deputies discovered over 2,000 marijuana plants growing in a pine sapling grove in a deer lease near Harmony on Saturday, September 7, after hunters in the area discovered the plants.
According to Phil Ryan of the Tyler County Sheriff ’s Depart-ment, dispatch received a call about 3 p.m. from hunters stating they had found some plants that looked like marijuana. Deputy Laurent responded and was shown the field, and the plants were
identified as marijuana.The plants were planted throughout small pine trees and had
an irrigation system running through them. There was also a sophisticated camp that the operators were staying at, but they were gone when deputies arrived.
“We sat up on the field for several hours and, when no one returned, we went back in and pulled up the entire crop, which consisted of 2,096 plants,” Ryan said.
Deputies have evidence in the case, but no arrests have been made. If you have any information about the marijuana plants, call the Tyler County Sheriff ’s Office at (409) 283-2172.
Angelina College will hold its Spring 2014 off-campus registration ses-sions on Thursday, January 9, at Woodville High School. Registration will run from 4-6 p.m. Classes begin January 21, 2014.
Students will find a full list of courses available by logging on to www.ange-lina.edu and clicking on the “Spring Class Schedule” link on the front page.
For information on registering at AC, call 936-633-5212 or visit the web site at www.angelina.edu.
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By: Katie McCluskey
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, December 26-28, the varsity Lady Warriors compet-ed in a Woodville tournament. On Thursday, December 26, the Lady Warriors participated in three pool games to determine their position in the tourna-ment bracket. The first game the Lady Warriors played against the Shepherd Lady Pirates. The Lady Warriors worked hard and it paid off as Warren won 40-34. For the second game Warren played the Groveton Lady Indians. The Lady Warriors demonstrated excellence again as they domi-nated the Lady Indians 39-19. The third and final game of the day for the Lady Warriors was fought against the Goodrich
By: Jason Drake
The Woodville Eagles were hoping to regain momentum after dropping its first two district games against Koun-tze and Newton. The Eagles played two games on Thursday in the opening round of the Woodville Eagles Christmas Classic. Woodville blew out the Hull-Daisetta Bobcats 73-47. Woodville exploded in the second quarter after leading by just one after the first period. The Eagles scored 30 while holding the Bobcats to just six.
By: Kelsey Sheffield
On December 30 and 31, the Kirbyville Willdcats hosted their annual Roy Thomas Wildcat Classic. Although the Lady Pirates had a slow start in the tournament, it was great experience to keep them on their feet for the district season starting back up. In the first match of the tournament, Spurger played the Lady Kirbyville Wildcats. With a slow start for the Lady Pirates, the first quarter ended in a harsh, 11-0 score. During the second quarter, E.Shumake knocked down a three pointer after an assist from Wood. Af-ter ending the first half down,
Woodville Eagles drop to Kelly in a tight matchWoodville would cruise the rest of the way. Ivan Lockhart led the Eagles with 11 point, followed by Reggie Williams and Ashton Lockhart with 10 apiece. The second game had Wood-ville facing Goodrich. The Hornets were unable to attend the tournament which matched the Eagles up against Beaumont Kelly. Woodville won the open-ing tip but was unable to convert on its first possession. Both teams went scoreless until Kelly hit a three pointer with 6:35 left in the first quarter. The Bulldogs would increase its lead to five
before Williams hit a bucket on the assists by Tyler Conner. Kelly would go on a 11-2 run before Stephen Thomas hit a short jump shot to narrow the lead to 16-6. Both teams scored three more each to end the first quarter 19-9. Kelly opened the second quarter with a free throw. Woodville would go on a mini 5-0 run capped off by Ashton Lockhart’s three pointer with 6:37 left until halftime. Both teams traded baskets before the Bulldogs went on a 5-0 run making the score 29-18 with 4:20 seconds on the
clock. Kris Traylor ended the dry spell hitting a three pointer cutting the lead to 29-21. Ivan Lockhart was able to return an offensive rebound in with five seconds before half to narrow the lead to six. Kelly would hit a three pointer at the buzzer to take a nine point halftime lead. The third quarter started with both teams battling back and forth with no one making a run. The Bulldogs led 47-34 with 2:11 left in the third quarter. Marqui Jackson and Jamal Horn scored the final seven points of the quarter narrowing the margin
to 47-41 entering the fourth quarter. Kelly got the ball first in the final period and was held scoreless by the Eagle defense. Both teams went scoreless the first two min-utes of the fourth quarter. Kelly would then go on a 5-1 stretch before Horn put in an offensive rebound to cut the lead to 52-44 with 4:39 left on the clock. Kelly called timeout but was unable to score. The Eagles found Traylor in the corner for a three pointer and Horn’s layup narrowed the lead to 54-49 forcing another timeout by the Bulldogs. The
Eagles kept its composure forc-ing a turnover. Ashton Lockhart was fouled going up for a shot. Lockhart connected on both free throws making the score 54-51 with 1:49 left in the game. This would be as close as the Eagles would get. Woodville was forced to foul and Kelly hit its free throws winning 59-51. Horn led all scorers with 11 points. Ivan Lockhart and Thomas added nine and eight respectively.
Marqui Jackson shoots a free throw in the third quarter versus Beaumont Kelly.
Jason Drake photo
Lady Warriors compete in Woodville Tournament
Lady Hornets. Although the Lady Warriors fought hard, they were unable to defeat the Lady Hornets and fell short 51-41. On Friday, December 27, Warren competed in their first game, in the now determined bracket, against the Palestine Lady Wildcats. The Lady Warriors tried their best but were not able to keep the Lady Wildcats from scoring. Warren lost the game 37-11. On Sat-urday, December 28, the Lady Warriors fought the Deweyville Lady Pirates in their last game in the tournament. The Lady Warriors played an intense and close game showing just how competitive Warren is. The Lady Warriors played a great game, but fell short by just one point 32-31. On Friday, January 3, both the
JV and varsity Lady Warriors and Warriors will host a district game versus Newton. This will be the Warriors first home district game of the season. On Tuesday, January 7, both the JV and varsity Lady Warriors and Warriors will travel to Hemp-hill for another district game. On Thursday, January 9, the junior high seventh and eighth grade Warrior basketball teams will take on Kountze at home. The junior high seventh and eighth grade Lady Warrior basketball teams will also play Kountze, but the game will take place at Kountze. On January 10, the eighth grade Warriors will participate in an All Saints basketball tournament.
23-3, the Spurger girls were ready to put some points on the board. After an attempted 3-pointer by E. Shumake, McLeod grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back up for two points. Although Kir-byville was slipping away from them on the score, Spurger kept fighting. McLeod was a fine example of the girl’s hard work when she forced turn-overs for the Lady Wildcats. J. Shumake fought for a defensive rebound to get the possession back for Spurger. With a tip out of bounds from Kirbyville, McLeod got an inbound to J. Shumake who knocked down a long range, two pointer. The efforts weren’t quite enough for
the Lady Pirates, but they never gave up. Wood drew a hard foul knocking down one of two free throws, and McLeod received another rebound to put up another two points. The game ended with a brutal score of 60-10. The girls took the game as practice for their upcoming district game. On January 3 the junior var-sity boys and varsity boys will be playing in Sabine Pass at 3 p.m. The varsity girls will join them on January 7, in a district game when all three teams play in High Island at 4:30 p.m.
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Boys Junior Varsity Basketball On Friday, the junior varsity boys opened up action against Pineywoods Academy. As in their previous games against Pineywoods, this year it was a game that would not be decided until the end. The JV Bulldogs opened up strong outscoring Pineywoods 6-0 in the first quarter. They continued their strong play going into halftime with a 12-4 lead. Jake Pattillo led the way with a strong first half, by scoring 10 of the Bulldogs 12 points. However, Pineywoods came out in the third quarter and chipped away at the Bulldog lead and only trailed 21-16. The fourth quarter was a nail biter as Pineywoods clawed back into the game. But, with some timely baskets by Hunter Vaughn and Cameron Burns, the JV Bulldogs pulled out the win 25-24. The JV Bulldogs were led by Pattillo’s 14 points, also chipping in were Randahl Patrick with six, Blaine Turner with one, Vaughn with two, and Burns with two.Girls Varsity Basketball The Lady Dogs game versus Pineywoods followed the JV Bulldogs game. The Lady Dogs came out strong and aggressive against Pineywoods as they looked to go into Christmas break on a strong note. The Lady Dogs jumped out to a 15-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. Dur-ing the second quarter the Lady Dogs continued their onslaught
By: Wendy Whitworth
The Chester Lady Jackets remain undefeated in district play with a 38-11 win over the Burkeville Lady Mustangs. In a very physical contest, the Lady Jackets were able to rally together to easily shut the Lady Mustangs out. The Lady Jackets were all over the ball with rebounds, steals and assists. The Lady Mustangs physical aggression was no match for the Lady Jack-ets’ speed and agility. The Lady
Colmesneil sweeps Pineywoods
as they opened up a comfortable 33-9 lead. The second half went much like the first half as the Lady Dogs slowed the game down and worked hard on their half-court offense. At the end of the third quarter the Lady Dogs were up 43-14. The Lady Dogs were in cruise control during the fourth quarter and focused on aspects of their defense. As the final buzzer went off the Lady Dogs were victorious 49-24. The Lady Dogs were led by Taylor Barker with 21 points, Trea-sure Jackson with 14, Bayleigh Thedford added two, Haleigh Belt had two, Merrick Graham chipped in one, Megan Allen had five, and Krista Harris had four to complete the scoring for the Lady Dogs. Jackson made three three-pointers during the game, tying her season and career high. “This was a good solid win for the girls. We were able to get a lot of players some valuable court time and we were able to work on stuff both offensively and defensively as we get ready for district play,” Coach Patrick Sluga said.Boys Varsity Basketball After the girls game, the varsity Bulldogs took the court for the third and final game of the day versus Pineywoods. The game was a close contest throughout the first half. The Bulldogs took a slim 17-14 lead at the end of the first quarter. The two teams kept battling throughout the second quarter as Colmesneil increased its lead to five going into the break 30-25. During halftime the
Bulldogs made some key adjust-ments on both ends of the floor and came out and on a mission in the second half to show who the stronger team was. During the third quarter the Bulldogs began to show their supremacy opening up a commanding 22 point lead, 51-29. The domina-tion continued throughout the fourth quarter as the Bulldogs outscored their opponent 20-6 in the final frame. When the smoke had settled the Bulldogs had blitzed Pineywoods 41-10 in the second half. The Bulldogs took a convincing 71-35 victory going into the Christmas break. The Bulldogs were led by Tyler Walker with 21 points and 13 rebounds, Matt Bailey chipped in seven points and five steals, Chris Carr had three points, Kolton Bass had five points, Cole Lowery had seven points and 10 rebounds, Hayden Langston had nine points, Jermany Wooten had two points, Taylor Walker had eight points, and Dylan Falson finished the scoring off with nine points. “The kids played real hard on defense, they ran the offense well and we got the win,” Coach Stephens said.Jr. High Basketball The junior high girls and boys will be back in action on Thursday, January 9 as the teams travel to Sabine Pass to take on the Sharks and Lady Sharks.
Chris Carr playing lock down defense on Pineywoods top player.
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Krista Harris shoots a jumper for two of her four points on the night versus Pineywoods.
Chester Lady Jackets take Burkeville Lady MustangsJackets were able to capitalize on the Lady Mustangs mistakes to dominate the game. The Lady Jackets were led by Jaci Davis and Tyra Adair who each scored nine points. Timber Wright added in eight points and Destiny Kuehn added six points. Kyrstin Jobe had four points and Maddie Read chipped in two to round out the Lady Jackets scoring. “I was very pleased with the Lady Jackets effort. We got out early on Burkeville in large point because of our speed.
When Burkeville realized they could not handle our speed, they made the game into a very physical contest. Our girls stepped up and showed that we could handle their physicality and still keep our heads about us. We didn’t allow them to take us out of our game plan and I think the final score shows how disciplined our girls are becoming,” said Coach Hall.
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THE WOODVILLE GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous Meets: 101 Pine St. (corner of 69 & 287)on Tues. 6:30 p.m. & Fri. 8 p.m. For Help Call (409) 454-4053 or (409) 200-5213. (1-tfn-nc)
AL-ANON: Family Groups is an Anonymous Fellowship of Rela-tives and Friends of Alcoholics. There are Many Al-Anon and Ala-Teen Meetings Throughout the Southeast Texas Area. If You are Affected By a Drinking Problem Someone Else Has, And Want Further Information, Please Call (409) 899-3343. (1-tfn-nc)
F I B RO M YA LG I A S U P -PORT: Call Loretta Mott at (409) 331-0018. (1-tfn-nc)
THE NEW BEGINNINGS AA group: 112 S. Pecan, will meet Mondays, Thursdays, and Satur-days at 6:30 p.m and Wednesdays 12:00-1:00. Women- only meet-ings Fridays at noon. (409) 429-6401. (1-tfn-nc)
BINGO EVERY WEDNES-DAY at the Nutrition Center, 201 Willow, from 12:30-Until! (1-tfn-nc)
I CAN COPE is an educational support group offered by the ACS and provides support services to survivors and caregivers. Lynn Hays began this support group at Woodville United Methodist Church. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. For more information on I Can Cope, contact Lynn Hays at (409) 429-8189 or Charlean Wiggins at (936) 969-3114 or (936) 760-5618. (1-tfn-nc)
C H R I S T I N E ’ S P L AC E RESALE Shop, representing Family Services of SE Texas, a non-profit organization, accepts donations M-F at 501 West Bluff, (409) 331-9939, and is open daily for your shopping needs for the entire family. Women and Chil-dren’s Outreach of Tyler County offers support and counseling to victims and/or families of victims, including abused women and children. Call (409) 283-5887 for assistance. (1-tfn-nc)
L.B.A.S Left Behind After Sui-cide support group meetings are every Monday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at city hall in Huntington, Tex. on 69, next door to Dollar General Store. Leaders: Joe Saw-yer, H- 876-9001 C- 404-7135. Jennie Christopher, C- 676-3253. Sabrina Sallas Fisher, C- 465-3878. Debbie Sallas Robinson, C- 404-8703. ‘Time heals all wounds’ is not always enough for survivors of suicide.
TOPS MEETING LOCA-TIONS: Mondays, 9:45 a.m. at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church, (409) 283-7188 or (936) 414-0570. Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Spurger, 429-5239. Mondays, 6:00 p.m. at the United Meth-odist Church in Spurger, (409) 429-7147
EXERCISE CLASS at the Nutrition Center Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Free and open to anyone in the community. We now have 10 people, men and women, and we would love to add more to our group. 201 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX (38-tfn-nc)283-2822
Couch for sale: $150. Dining table with
4 chairs: $250. (409) 351-4778
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WARREN ACREAGE: 7+cleared acres on Byrd Road, Warren.........................................................................................................$30,000 255 CR 3249, Colmesneil: Country home on 5 acres of rolling hills and trees - 5 bedrooms.........................................................................$199,000 55 ACRES IN KIRBYVILLE: 55 acres that run parallel with the tracks. Approx 600x2800 on Raybo Drive......................................$82,500 WOODVILLE COMMERCIAL: 19,000sf across from Walmart on Hwy 69, new roof, repaved parking, fully sprinkled..............................$1,750,000 704 KELLEY BLVD., Woodville: Brick, 3BD, on dead-end road, covered patio, lg fenced yard, quiet area.............................REDUCED $82,500 240 LANCELOT Woodville: Spacious 2/2/1 home with wood burning fireplace and sun room. Five lakes to enjoy! 2 lots................................$58,500 435 23RD STREET, Woodville: Lake front 3/2/2 with fabulous views, workshop, water well, fruit trees, wood burning stove.....................$188,500 365 CR 4270, Woodville: Beautifully designed 3/2/2 on 4 acres. Park-like setting in lakeside community..........................$193,500 HWY 69 WOODVILLE:, 3/2/2 Impressive home with country porches, pool, stocked pond and more on 36 acres.................................................................$450,000 262 CR 760, BUNA: Brick & vinyl, 4/2/2-carport, tile, beautiful corner brick fireplace, bay window, cov’d patio.................................................REDUCED $127,000 266 PR 8264, WOODVILLE: Recent updates throughout! Lg brick 4/2 on 1 acre. Beautiful property with fruit trees & barn.....................................$145,000 1910 PINE, WOODVILLE: Spacious 4 bdrm., 3.5 bath with two living areas, 2 master bdrms, patio and double carport................................REDUCED..$149,000 154 CR 4138, WOODVILLE: Country cedar home on slab with metal roof. Two bedroom, full front porch plus outbuildings - on 1ac.REDUCED $75,000 LAKE SAM RAYBURN: Cul-de-sac lots in Westwood addition with new 24x36 metal building. Easy lake access.........................................................$90,000 1747 FM 2827, WARREN: 2/2/2 cedar cabin on 3+ acres. Brick fireplace, spacious master plus sunroom...................................................................$184,500 304 CHARMAINE, IVANHOE: Brick home on 3 lots located on Ski Lake. Covered deck, fenced, storage. 2/1 plus carport.........................REDUCED $95,000 198 CR 4710, FRED: Updated manufactured home with fenced yard, fruit trees and lots of peace and quiet................................................................$75,000 11904 FM 2626, NEWTON: Outside city, 7+ wooded acres with pond. Great commercial property!................................................................................$40,000 293 PR 8633, FRED: Large log cabin, 2+ acre pond, located on 16.596 acres! 4-car climatee-controlled garage..........................$324,900 1602 W BLUFF, WOODVILLE: WOW! this is a beautiful 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, approx. 1854sf home on 5.6 acres!.........................................................$169,000 1511 REDBUD, WOODVILLE: Four bdrm home on 4 acres! Updated flooring, decks, fireplace, natural spring on property..............$145,000 12 ACRES IN WARREN: Previously owned by a timber company, this beautiful 12-acre tract is on PR 5840.................................$35,000 RANCH ON 25 ACRES, BUNA: Gorgeous 3/2.5/3 stone and rough cedar ranch, 30x40 shop, cross-fenced for horses & cattle................$399,900 532 CR 314, JASPER: Super nice 5 bdrm., 2.5 bath manufactured home on 2.48 acres. 12 minutes to Jasper-lots of updates.............................$128,000 1507 SOUTH WHEELER, COLMESNEIL: Two bdrm on 5.6 partially wooded acres. Needs TLC but has great ptential. Hwy frontage......SOLD $56,000PR 8275, WOODVILLE: Tree plantation with farm house, barn, spring-fed pond on 116 acres bordering Turkey Creek.......$450,000 301 CR 3055, WOODVILLE: Fabulous 3/2.5/2 on 4 acres, plus guest house! Wrap-around porch, tall pines and oaks........$325,000 285 MARION DR., IVANHOE: Cedar, 4 bdrm, 2 bth on half acre, Beautiful wooded yard plus picnic areas and 5 lakes to enjoy!..................$61,000 8144 FM 1746, WOODVILLE: Brick 5/3/1 on 40 acres of rolling hills and mature woodlands, pond and running stream.............................................$350,0003564 FM 92 S, WOODVILLE: 3 year old modular 2 bdrm with covered porch. 4 lots, large storage, fruit trees + bonus house.....$70,000 1305 DONNA, KIRBYVILLE: 3/2 with metal roof and large front porch. Cedar siding exterior on 5 tracts of land.....$119,000 601 WILDWOOD, WARREN: Nice Wildwood 3/2 with big country porch. Large workroom all on large corner lot.....$137,900 103 VERNA, JASPER:Updated home with spacious rooms for any size furniture! Private back yard.............$81,900 5560 CR 725, BUNA: Beautiful stone and rough cedar home on 10 acres! 3/2.5/3 plus huge air conditioned shop............$354,900
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-RESIDENTIAL-Ivanhoe: 2/1, fp, furnished, fenced back yard ...........................$37,500Woodville: 3/2 with 2 half baths ............................................$45,000Colmesneil: 2/1, .................................................................$47,000Colmesneil: 2/1, 1.5+/- acres, well, barn, smoke house $53,900Woodville: 3/1, 2+/- acres “Fixer Upper” has good potenial $58,000Ivanhoe: 3/2, .5+/- acres, Mobile Home, double carport, 2 storage buildings ......................................................................$59,000Woodville: 3/2, large kitchen, nice yard, mature landscaping $69,000Warren: 3/1 pier & beam 150 year old house on 4.44+/-acres $75,000Woodville: 2-3/1.5, on 0.2+/-acres, down town .....................$78,000NEW! Hillister:4/2, cedar on 2.5+/- acres w/outbuilding .....$82,000Woodville: 3/2, 2.8+/- acres, remodeled kitchen ....$84,000Warren: 3/2, 2.6+/- acres, has land divided into yards for livestock/horses ..................................................................................$85,000Woodville: 3/2, outside city limits, st. bldg., fenced .............$87,500Woodville: 2/1.5, 3.3+/-acres, 2 car garage, fp ............$88,900REDUCED! Woodville: 3/2/1, end of street, fp, cathedral ceilings $89,900 Kountze: 3/2, mobile Home, Garden tub im master bath$89,900Spurger: 3/2, Storage building, 3 carports, Mobile home ..........$89,900Woodville: 3/2, .64+/- acres, 2 car attached garage, covered porch ...................................................................................$94,500Woodville: 2/1 has 2 rental homes being sold with it .........$95,000Chester: 3/1, brick home on 2+/-acres ............................$99,000Chester: 3/1.5 on 1.4+/- acs, 3 storage bldgs .......................$100,000Hillister: 3/2, pens that for FFA show animals, storage building, above ground pool ........................................................$105,000REDUCED! Woodville: 2-3/2 brick on 0.658+/-acs, large deck & backyard ....................................................................$115,000NEW! Woodville: Brick, 3/2, im town, .74 acre, ...................$119,000Colmesneil: 3/2, 2012 mobile home, 2+/- acs., fences for livestock ..................................................................................$120,000Woodville: 3/2 1.05+/- acres, near town, hardwood floors $120,000 Colmesneil: 2/1 1.59+/- acres, barn, workshop ..............$124,000REDUCED! Woodville: 3/2, outside city limits, 2+/-acs, workshop .................................................................................$129,000Chester: 4/2 mobile home with 35X40 workshop, fenced $129,000Woodville: 3/2 1.452+/- acres, sun porch, workshop $130,000Chester: 3/2 3.24 +/- acres, Concrete drive, double carport $130,000REDUCED! Woodville:3/2, brick, updated, outside city limits $135,000NEW! Ivanhoe: Water front on ski lake, 3/2/2, wonderful deck, 3 lots ....................................................................................$154,000REDUCED! Woodville: 3/1.5, split-level, on lake, private pier, 0.5+/-acs ..............................................................$156,500Woodville: 4/3 1.922+/-acres, brick, 2 car attached carport $164,900NEW! Woodville: Brick, 3/2 Chesswood, .68 acre, ...............$179,000Woodville: 4/3.5 1+/- acres, 1 car garage covered balcony, out-door kitchen area .............................................................$180,000Woodville: 3/2/2, fp, game room, updated kitchen, out buildings $185,000Woodville: 4/3, 4200’, on.7+/- acs., in town ...................$185,000 Woodville: 5/4, fp wide porches, large rooms ..........$195,000Silsbee: 3/2.5/2, on 1.3+/-acres, in Enchanted Forest $239,000Woodville: 3/2.5 7.78+/-acres, cathedral ceilings. Fp, horse barn, garage ................................................................................$275,000Jasper: 3/3 hill top 3 car attached carport, patio on back of house $275,000NEW! Chester/Corrigan: 4/3/2, nice!, private ..........................$279,000NEW! Colmesneil: Brick 3/2/2, 30+/- acres, office bldg, Hwy 69 front-age ..............................................................................$349,000
-FARM & RANCH-REDUCED! Colmesneil: 1/1.5 kwanzit hut, hurricane resistant home, 4.44+/-acs ..........................................................................................$74,999Colmesneil: 2/1 Country home ...............................................$111,500Warren 3/1.5, barn, fenced all around, buildings for show animals $175,000NEW! Colmesneil: 5+/- acres, 3/2.5 hardy plank home, workshop $197,500Colmesneil: 3/3 fp, front and back porch .................................$205,000Woodville: CR1050, 12+/- acres, pond, pasture, barn, nice 3-4-3, sun-porch ................................................................................................$249,900 Hillister: 4/2, 2 story stone & brick, pool, gameroom, 10+/- acs. $364,500Woodville: 4/3, on 10+/-acres, Harmony area, custom home, barn, pond .....................................................................................$399,000Colmesneil: 3/2 112+/-acres, spring fed lake, barns, workshop $585,000
-LAND & COMMERCIAL-Warren: 8.61+/- acres, good for hunting ........................$12,064NEW! Woodville: 5+/- acres, wooded w/Hwy 69 frontage .... $30,000Woodville: 7+/- acres, wooded, seasonal creek, with Hwy 69 frontage ...................................................................$38,500Woodville: Commercial lot, 1.36+/-acres, Hwy 69 South frontage .................................................................................$75,500Woodville: Commercial Building, Hwy 69 frontage, rental/in-come producing potential ..........................................$97,000Warren: 37.33+/- acres, Creek runs along back of property, electric and water available .....................................$123,189NEW: Woodville: 15+/- acres, w/electricity, setic, well, lake, rv, zetor tractor ..............................................................$140,000Woodville: 45.5+/-acres, wooded on FM 2992 $149,900NEW: Woodville: 3.5+/- acres, corner of Hwy 190 & 92, commer-cial ...........................................................................$175,000Chester: 28+/-acres, Commercial or Residential, former mill site, pond, Hwy 287 frontage ..................................................$180,000Saratoga: 85+/-acres, partially wooded & cleared, good hunting tract ...........................................................$183,000Woodville: 2+/-acres, Commercial Land, Hwy 69 South frontage ....................................$200,000REDUCED! Woodville: 12.89+/-acres, Commercial Build-ing, Hwy 287 frontage ......................................$225,000Woodville: 83.5+/-acres, wooded on CR 4280 .............$291,900NEW! Woodville: Commercial-great opportunity-call-.....$310,000REDUCED! Woodville: 140.8+/-acres, rolling terrain, creek, wooded, ............................................................$499,000NEW: 170+/- acres, all weather creek, woods & pasture $509,150Livingston: 177.09+/- acres, all fenced with some cross fenc-ing for livestock ....................................................$743,400
-WILDWOOD-Call for info about Lots Available!
Ceder: 3/2, Sun Porch Across the back .....................$79,000NEW! Wildwood 3/2/1 w/hot tub, storage building $79,900Cypress: 3/2, lake view, covered patio ............$89,900Wildwood: 2/2 fp, new countertops and flooring ........$99,000REDUCED! Pecan: 3/2/2, 4 lots, guesthouse $105,000REDUCED! W. Wildwood: 3/2/2, large metal garage, w/shop, storage, gazebo .......................................$124,900Wildwood: 4/2 covered patio, storage building $144,900REDUCED! Idylewood: 4/2.5/2 with shop and carport on 3 lots .............................................................................$154,999REDUCED! Hickory: 3/2, fp, open-concept, sun porch, 3 lots ............................................................................$174,000Hawthorne: 3/2 brick, fp .............................................$185,000Hazel: 3/2/2, lake front, 2 lots .................$239,000E. Wildwood: 4/3.5/2, on golf course, 2 lots, 2,666sqft $247,000NEW! On lake! 3/2/3, with 149’ water front, foraml dining, F/P ...................................................................$259,000Lakewood: 3/2.5, fp, garage, on 2 lots $267,000Lakewood: 3/2 with 2 half baths, sits on 3 lots, waterfront $286,000REDUCED! W. Wildwood: 4/3/3 golf course home, apt. above garage .........................................................................$289,000
Michele Martindale, Broker(409) 429-6202
Randy Durham, Agent(409) 429-6277
Gina Fowler, Agent(409) 382-5805
Ashley Jackson, Agent(409) 429-4011
Norvelle Rogers, Agent(409) 782-6187
-RESIDENTIAL CONTRACT PENDING-Woodville: 3/2, outside city limits, fp, out buildings .........$62,000Warren: 3/2, lots of storage, 0.41+/-acres ...............$69,900Woodville: Brick, 2 or 3/1.5 on 3.33+/- acres, fenced ..........$88,900REDUCED! Woodville: 4/3, brick, new updates, 2700’, on 2.3+/- acs., out-side city ............................................................................$190,000
-FARM & RANCH CONTRACT PENDING-
-WILDWOOD CONTRACT PENDING-REDUCED! Tamaish: 4/2/2, secluded, well maintained .......$199,900
Colmesneil: 4/2 farmhouse w/barn, 5+/-acres, fp, porches, FM frontage .....................................................................................$98,000REDUCED! Woodville: 5/3, 2+/-acres, Harmony area, barn/stg, small pasture ...........................................................................$164,500REDUCED! Hillister: 4/2/2, on 6+/-acres, deck, fp ...........$175,000
RENTALSCall for more information on rental homes and property!
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!IIvanhoe: 3/2, A-frame, garage, out building, fenced $79,000REDUCED! Warren: 3/2, brick home on 2.67+/-acres fenced, HWY frontage ...............................................................$85,000Woodville: 2/2, perfect setting for empty nesters ..........$95,000Colmesneil: 3/2 brick home on 4.8+/-acres ...................$129,000REDUCED! Woodville: 3/2, outside city limits, 1+/-acs, pool .........................................................................$129,000Woodville: 3/2.5/2, fp, formals, game room, rv parking, study .........................................................................$137,000
Begin the new year in a new home After flatlining during the
economic downturn that began around 2008, housing markets in many regions of the United States and Canada have shown
signs of recovery. Those in the market to buy and sell may find this year presents an ideal op-portunity to do just that.
According to the real estate
listing Web site Zillow, home values rose 5.1 percent across the United States between Feb-ruary 2012 and February 2013. The latest forecasts from Canada
Mortage and Housing Corpora-tion indicate a strong housing demand into 2014, at which time a strengthened economy will energize both resale and new housing markets.
Buyers will need to be prepared to purchase inventory right away, while sellers will need to price their homes right for the best chance of sale. The following are some guidelines.
BuyersHaving a plan is essential when
buying a home; as such, a pur-chase is not something buyers should take lightly. Establish-ing a budget is the first step. This means taking inventory of savings, expenses and borrow-ing power. It is adviseable to sit down with a lender and do a run-through of what you can afford. By providing key financial information, including earning statements, existing debt and credit history, buyers can quickly learn how much they’re qualified to borrow and how much they are comfortable borrowing. This helps buyers zero in on homes in their price range.
Being preapproved for a mort-gage is advantageous when it comes time to make offers on properties. It shows sellers that buyers are serious and that they have been vetted by the bank.
Many buyers conduct a lot of research online prior to stepping into a home. This research lasts an average of six to eight weeks,
according to the National As-sociation of Realtors. Homework includes investigating neigh-borhoods and school systems, comparing the going rates of homes in the area, as well as figuring out which features are desired in a home.
It also is important to hire a buyer’s agent. Such professionals send buyers listings that fit their home-search parameters, which saves buyers a lot of time and ef-fort. Some agents preview homes for their buyers, even going so far as to identify overpriced listings that can be avoided or finding sellers who are willing to nego-tiate. A buyer’s agent works for the buyer, meaning there will be no conflict of interest. Agents assist buyers in the negotiating process, using their knowledge of the real estate market to help buyers make realistic offers that are likely to be accepted while providing a wealth of informa-tion about housing trends, area services and home improvement vendors.
When sellers accept buyers’ of-fers, buyers must then arrange home inspections. An inspec-tion is oftentimes included as a contract contingency, and buyers have a right to cancel contracts if inspections find that a home is unsatisfactory structurally.
SellersSellers competing for business
in a thriving housing market also have to do their share of work.
It is unlikely sellers will be able to list their homes for sale one day and have dozens of offers the next. Today’s buyers are much more conservative, and homes will have to be presented in the best light and listed at reason-able prices.
Sellers can start the process of selling their homes by research-ing recently sold homes in their neighborhoods, paying particular attention to final sales prices. This information may be available through tax records, and some real estate sites publish the data online. Sellers can then compare this information to what they still owe on their mortgages if their homes are not paid off, and this should give sellers an idea of their potential profits.
Sellers also can benefit from working with real estate agents, as it can be quite difficult and stressful for homeowners to sell their homes on their own. Agents have access to multiple listing databases and industry contacts, information that is quite valu-able when selling a home. Agent will do their own assessments of a home to help sellers price the home accordingly based on mar-ket conditions. In addition, real estate agents can inform sellers about which, if any, repairs or changes may need to be made to make a home more attractive to prospective buyers. Real estate agents also help sellers through the negotiating process, find-ing a balance between what the
buyer wants to pay and how much the seller wants for the home.
Housing mar-kets are once again looking up. As the new year arrives, many people may find now is the time find their next homes. Un-derstanding the process and getting guidance from real estate professionals makes the process of buying and sell-ing a home that much easier.
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EMPLOYMENTANGELINA COLLEGE HAS a need for a Part-Time College Algebra Instructor on Tuesday evenings at its Jasper campus. Visit the AC website at
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Anyone interested in this position please contact Ms. Christina Leary HR Director at 936-598-6315
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Burke CenterNow offering new services to more individuals.
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LEGAL NOTICENOTICE TO ALL Persons Having Claims Against the Estate of Vera Juanita Frasier: Administration of the estate of Vera Juanita Fraser, Deceased, has been commenced by the issuance of original letters tes-tamentary to Marilyn Juanita Fraser Owens on December 11, 2013, by the County Court of Tyler County, Texas, acting in Cause No. 8960, styled in Re Estate of Vera Juanita Fraser, Deceased, in which court the matter is pending. All persons having claims against the estate
LEGAL NOTICEINVITATION TO BIDSealed bids in duplicate will be received at the office of the Tyler County Water Supply Corpo-ration, 12139 FM 92, Spurger, Texas 77660 until 11:00 a.m. January 16, 2014 at which time all bids will be opened and publicly read for furnishing all material, equipment, labor and supervision necessary for com-pletion of the following:TWDB DWSRF No. 61377Procurement of Gas Chlorina-tion Equipment for Water PlantsThe major items of work include: Procurement of gas chlorination system equipment for the follow-ing Tyler County water plants;• Rockland• Hillister • Fred• Spurger • Dam B Major Bid Items a. 100 PPD cylinder mounted vacuum regulators- Eight (8) b.External automatic switchover unit- Five (5)c. 600 CFM fiberglass ventilation fans- Three (3)d. Dual digital chlorine gas cylinder scales- Three (3)e. Chlorine ejectors- Three (3)f. Pressure gauges- Six (6) Each bid proposal must be accom-panied by a Bid Bond from a reliable surety company drawn to the order of Tyler County Wa-ter Supply Corporation in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid. No bid proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the bid opening date. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to it. The successful bidder will be required to provide a perfor-mance bond, a payment bond, and a maintenance bond for the full amount of the contract.In addition:• This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. • Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract. • Equal Opportunity in Employ-ment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Ex-ecutive Order 11375, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60. • This contract is subject to the EPA established Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) / Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) ―”fair share” goals. (See Forms Appendix Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, TWDB 0210 Bidders are encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting their bids. Questions regarding this project may be emailed to Sam Vernon, at [email protected] before 4:00 p.m. on January 10, 2014. Questions received after that time will not be answered. Acrobat PDF cop-ies of the Specifications and Bid Documents are available free of charge by contacting [email protected] and bound Specifica-tions and Bid Documents may be requested from, Bleyl and Associates, 1722 Broadmoor Ste 210, Bryan, Texas 77802, ph: (979) 268-1125 for a non-re-fundable fee of $50.00. (1-2t-b)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Commis-sioners Court of Tyler County, Texas, pursuant to §222.1071 of the Texas Transportation Code, hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing and Intent to Consider Creation of one or more County Energy Transportation Reinvest-ment Zone, (CETRZ) to be held on the 9th day of January, 2014, at 10:00 o’clock a.m. in the Com-missioners Courtroom, Room 101, at the Tyler County Court-house, to receive public comment on the following topics:1. Whether or not to create one or more County Energy Trans-portation Reinvestment Zone (CETRZ), as authorized by law, to promote one or more infra-structure projects to be located within the County to be funded by the CERTZ. Additional in-formation on this topic may be found on the Texas Department of Transportation website: http://www.roadsfortexasenergy.com under the “Legislation” tab.2. The potential boundaries and re-quirements of a County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zone (CETRZ), as authorized §222.1071 of the Texas Trans-portation Code. Individuals wishing to participate in the public hearing by either oral or written testimony will be asked to complete a Speaker’s Form to be provided at the meet-ing. Oral testimony should be limited to three (3) minutes in the interest of time and to per-mit maximum participation by others. Rules of Decorum will apply. The Commissioners Court may, 30 days after closing the Public Hearing, take appro-priate action on the matter as the Commissioners Court may in its discretion determine to be in the best interest of the County. (1-1t-b)
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LEGAL NOTICECITATION BY PUBLICA-TION CLERK OF THE COURT: KIM NAGYPAL TY-LER.COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 100 W. BLUFF, 203 COURTHOUSE WOOD-VILLE. TEXAS 75979 PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY:DEARL F. CROFT, JR. LAW OFFICES OF DEARL F. CROFT, JR., P.C. 2640 E. League City Pkwy #120-202 League City, Texas 77573 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.” TO: JOHN WHEAT, AND HIS HEIRS, KNOWN AND UN-KNOWN, IF ANY, ET AL, SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO RE-FUSE TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE, AND ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO HAVE EX-ECUTED AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE COVERING THEIR IN-TEREST IN AND TO THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN, Defendants in the cause herein described.You and each of you are here-by commanded to appear and answer before the Judicial Dis-trict Court in the Tyler County Courthouse in Woodville, Tyler County, Texas, at or before 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from the date of issuance hereof, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday the 3RD day of FEBURARY, 2014, then and there to answer the petition of KODIAK RESOURCES INC., in Cause No. 23,121 styled “KODIAK RESOURC-ES INC. v. JOHN WHEAT, AND HIS HEIRS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, IF ANY, ET AL, SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO REFUSE TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MIN-ERAL LEASE, AND ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO HAVE EXECUTED AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE COVERING THEIR INTEREST IN AND TO THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN” wherein the said KODIAK RESOURCES INC. is Plaintiff, and the said JOHN WHEAT, AND HIS HEIRS, KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, IF ANY, ET AL, SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO REFUSE TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE, AND ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO HAVE EXECUTED AN OIL, GAS AND MIN-
CITATION BY PUBLICA-TION CLERK OF THE COURT: KIM NAGYPAL TY-LER.COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK 100 W.BLUFF, 203 COURTHOUSE WOOD-VILLE. TEXAS 75979 PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY:DEARL F. CROFT, JR. LAW OFFICES OF DEARL F.
ERAL LEASE COVERING THEIR INTEREST IN AND TO THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 19 day of DECEM-BER, 2013, discloses that the nature of said suit is as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed under the provisions of Section 64.091 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code for the undi-vided mineral interest owned by the Defendants in the following described lands in Tyler County, Texas, to-wit: BEING TRACT 1: 94.456 acres, more or less, out of the John Wheat Survey, A-659, Tyler County, Texas, and being more fully described as 113.80 acres in a Deed datedDecember 16, 1955, from George Wheat to Lester Young, and re-corded in Volume 145,Page 449 of the Deed Records, Tyler County, Texas. Save and Except: 19.344 acres, more or less, out of the John Wheat Sur-vey, A-659, Tyler County, Texas, and being more fully described in a Deed dated April 21, 1995, from JoAnn Young Mercer et al to Mark M. Moore, and recorded in Volume 582, Page 861, of the Deed Records, Tyler County, Texas.TRACT 2: 86.20 acres, more or less, out of the John Wheat Survey, A-659, Tyler County, Texas, and being more fully de-scribed in a Deed dated May 26, 1941, from George Wheat to F. B. Sullivan, and recorded in Volume 94, Page 398 of the Deed Records, Tyler County, Texas. TRACT 3: 19.344 acres, more or less, out of the John Wheat Survey, A-659, Tyler County, Texas, and being more fully described in a Deed dated April 21, 1995, from Jo Ann Young Mercer et al to Mark M. Moore, and recorded in Volume 582, Page 861, of the Deed Re-cords, Tyler County, Texas.And to execute an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease thereof to the Plaintiff, and take such other action deemed necessary under the provisions of said statute.If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be re-turned unserved. ISSUED AND GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the 19 day of DECEMBER, 2013, at Wood-ville, Tyler County, Texas. Kim Nagypal, Clerk of the District Court of Tyler County, Texas by Renee Crews, Deputy. (52-4t-p)
CROFT, JR., P.C. 2640 E. League City Pkwy #120-202 League City, Texas 77573THE STATE OF TEXAS NO-TICE TO DEFENDANTS: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written an-swer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two (42) days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you. ”TO: C. E. GOOLSBEE, AND WIFE ELLA PEDIGO GOOLSBEE, AND THEIR HEIRS, KNOWN AND UN-KNOWN, IF ANY, ET AL, SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO RE-FUSE TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE, AND ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO HAVE EXE-CUTED AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE COV-ERING THEIR INTEREST IN AND TO THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN, DE-FENDANTS IN THE CAUSE HEREIN DESCRIBED. You and each of you are hereby com-manded to appear and answer before the Judicial District Court in the Tyler County Courthouse in Woodville, Ty-ler County, Texas, at or before 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from the date of issu-ance hereof, being at or before 10:00 a.m. on Monday the 3RD-day of FEBRUARY, 2014, then and there to answer the petition of KODIAK RESOURCES INC., in Cause No. 23.122 styled “KODIAK RESOURC-ES INC. v. C. E. GOOLSBEE, AND WIFE ELLA PEDIGO GOOLSBEE, AND THEIR HEIRS KNOWN AND UN-KNOWN, IF ANY, ET AL, SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO RE-FUSE TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE, AND ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO HAVE EXE-CUTED AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE COV-ERING THEIR INTEREST IN AND TO THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN” wherein the said KODIAK RE-SOURCES INC. is Plaintiff, and the said C. E. GOOLSBEE, AND WIFE ELLA PEDIGO GOOLSBEE, AND THEIR HEIRS, KNOWN AND UN-KNOWN, IF ANY, ET AL, , SAVE AND EXCEPT ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO RE-FUSE TO EXECUTE AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE, AND ANY KNOWN HEIRS WHO HAVE EXE-CUTED AN OIL, GAS AND MINERAL LEASE COV-ERING THEIR INTEREST IN AND TO THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN, are Defendants. The said petition, filed on the 19””’ day ofD=ECEM=BER’----, 2013, dis-
closes that the nature of said suit is as follows: This suit is brought to have a receiver appointed un-der the provisions of Section64.091 of the Texas Civil Prac-tice and Remedies Code for the undivided mineral interest owned by the Defendants in the following described lands in Tyler County, Texas, to-wit: BEING Tract 1: 69.65 acres, more or less, out of the Josiah Wheat Survey A-657, Tyler County, Texas, being the same land as described in that certain Warranty Deed dated December 8, 1966, from Don-ald L. Feagin, et alto Maysel G. Fuller, and recorded in Volume 234,Page 204, of the Deed re-cords of Tyler County, Texas., Tract 2: 69.65 acres, more or less, out of the Josiah Wheat Survey A-657, Tyler County, Texas, be-ing the same land as described in that certain Warranty Deed dated December 8, 1966, from Donald L. Feagin, et alto Dwight F. Crow, Jr., et al, and recorded in Volume 234, Page 199, of the Deed records of Tyler County, Texas. Tract 3: 23.22 acres, more or less, out of the Josiah Wheat Survey A-657, Tyler County, Texas, being the same land as described in that certain War-ranty Deed dated January 10, 1967, from Donald L. Feagin et al, to Dorothy Feagin Abott, and recorded in Volume 234, Page 187, ofthe Deed records of Tyler County, Texas. Tract 4: 23.22 acres, more or less, out of the Josiah Wheat Survey A-657, Tyler County, Texas, being the same land as described in that certain Warranty Deed dated January 10, 1967, from Don-ald L. Feagin et al, to Lois Lee Feagin Stryker, and recorded in Volume 234, Page 193, of the Deed records of Tyler County, Texas.Tract 5: 79.37 acres, more or less, out of the Josiah Wheat Survey A-657, Tyler County, Texas, being the same land as described in that certain War-ranty Deed dated December 8, 1966, from Donald L. Feagin et al, to Donald L. Feagin, and recorded in Volume 234, Page 180, ofthe Deed records ofTy-ler County, Texas. Tract 6: 46.6 acres, more or less, out of the BBB & C RR Survey, A-118, Tyler County, Texas, and being more fully described as 54.6 acres in a deed dated September 11, 1916 from R. E. Hurst and wife, E. T. Hurst toW. W. Greer, and recorded in Volume 39, Page 166, of the Deed Records, Tyler County, Texas. Save and Except, 8.00 acres, more or less, out ofthe BBB & CRR Survey, A-118 Tyler County, Texas, and being more fully described in a deed dated April 11, 1932, from W. W. Greer and wife, Mollie Greer, to C. C. Greer, and recorded in Volume 68, Page 398, of the Deed Records, Tyler County, Texas. And to execute an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease thereof to the Plaintiff, and take such other action deemed necessary
under the provisions of said stat-ute. If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returnedunserved. ISSUED UJ GIV-EN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT on this the J q-U\ day of _Q C . , 2013 , a t Woodville, Tyler County, Texas. (52-4t-p)
are hereby notified to present them to Marilyn Juanita Fraser Owens at the address shown be-low within the time prescribed by law. Dated this 11th day of December 2013. T. Alan Hart, Attorney for the Estate of Vera Juanita Fraser, Deceased. Address for Claims: Marilyn Juanita Fraser Owens, Indepen-dent Executrix of the Estate of Vera Juanita Fraser, Deceased. C/O Alan T. Hart, Attorney at Law, Post Office Box 2047 Jas-per, Texas, 75951. (1-1t-p)
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Rough, tough and tenderhearted
Spurger logger Eddie Jordan is full of all sorts of surprisesBy Jessica Johnson
When you first see Jordan Lumber Company owner Eddie Jordan, 59, you’d think he was a rough and tough Harley-riding Texan—which he totally is, of course. But there’s more than meets the eye. His ponytail? It’s for Locks of Love—a char-ity that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged chil-dren with cancer. “Why waste money on a barber when I can grow it out and donate it,” the humble Jordan explains with a shrug. “A lot of people I know had cancer, or have cancer now, and I have plenty of hair. I fig-ured I’d grow it out and donate it every so often. It isn’t doing anyone any good on the floor of the barbershop. Plus it makes me look cool on my Harley,” he says with a smile.
You might think his docile per-sonality could be a detriment to his job, but it’s what helps keep Jordan and his crew producing. “Eddie’s one of a kind,” Jimmy Rawls, Jordan’s Tejas Equipment sales rep, says about him. Before he was somewhat sidelined by a stroke, when Jordan was running the feller-buncher, and his crew was really in sync, they cut 125 loads in a week. “It took a lot of teamwork,” Jordan explains, “and it was a while ago, but we’re real proud of that week. Did it with just one feller-buncher and one loader, too.”
These days Jordan’s crew aver-ages about 60 loads a week, using two loaders. When Southern Loggin’ Times visited Jordan, his crew was on a 192-acre clear-cut of mixed pine and hardwood with everything from pulpwood to 14 inch top logs, something he prefers.
Jordan does not buy his own timber, electing instead to seek company contracts. Right now he currently works for Campbell, though that hasn’t always been
the case. “I worked for Temple-Inland forever, until they sold out,” Jordan explains. He stayed on with Temple-Inland’s new owners, International Paper, but then went to Campbell. “About a year ago I quit Campbell, but then came back for this tract,” he says.
Jordan loves the forest and be-lieves in doing right by it. “We do a good job. We merchandize the wood the way it should be merchandized so that we can go to sleep at night knowing we treated the forest the way it deserves to be treated. It’s the right thing to do,” he says with conviction, showing his caring personality even more. Each tree has a monetary value, obviously, but Jordan takes that almost as a responsibility, instead of a plain fact.
“Doesn’t matter if we’re inde-pendent contractors,” he says. “The landowner is paying us; we can’t beat them out of money. It will slow you down, but it’s al-ways been important to me. It costs money to do a good job.” He also notes that he’s gotten into trouble for that before, but it’s not something he’s ever going to change.
Jordan says, for him, it goes back to the Biblical ideology: do unto others as you want done unto you. “If I’m getting my trees cut, I want every dollar possible,” he says.
Equipment LineupJordan doesn’t do anything half
way: that’s evidenced by how he treats a tract. So, when it comes to equipment he’s just the same, - all in. Jordan runs all Tigercat to the tune of about $1 million. His lineup includes: 2011 234 loader with CSI delimber, 2000 230B with CSI delimber, 2012 610C, 2012 630D, 2007 724E and a 2000 HydroAx 411EXP as a spare. Both loaders are mounted on Big John trailers. Everything was bought through
Tejas Equipment in Hillister, Texas.
The 2000 loader, still running, still functioning, was Jordan’s first piece of Tigercat iron. “That’s one tough loader,” he says. It’s been turned over upside down in a creek and didn’t require major repairs.
“They are tough pieces of equipment. All Tigercat is tough; I think that’s the best way to go. I’ve had other brands, but I wasn’t as happy with them.” Having tough pieces of equip-ment is important to Jordan because he does not have a full time mechanic or a shop. Tejas Equipment does all repairs that can’t be handled by the crew in the woods.
“He takes care of his equipment and he’s got a really good crew. That means a lot in this day and age,” Rawls notes, while looking at the 2000 loader still delimbing, being run by Jordan’s son Ed.
Oil is changed every 250 hours and tires are Firestone. The ser-vice truck Jordan keeps in the woods can handle pretty much everything. It’s outfitted with an air compressor, welding machine, three 90-gallon fuel tanks, hy-draulic oil, a host of tools, a Stihl pole saw and a Stihl chainsaw. “We’re fully mechanized, but we have it, just in case,” Jordan explains.
Grease is done by mail order and engine oil comes from Sam’s Club. “You can get a lot better
discount there, I found,” he says. Gardner Oil in Woodville sup-plies the diesel.
TruckingJordan does not use any con-
tract trucking, and finds it to be smoother running his own trucks, Peterbilt and Mack. He isn’t afraid of a long haul either, and will go into nearby Louisiana with logs. Trailers are a mix of Viking, Magnolia and Neigh-bors. Jordan runs Loadman scales on the trailers.
Oil is changed every 10,000 to 12,000 miles and tires are a mix. “I like a good steer tire, like Mi-chelin, but it really doesn’t matter to me,” Jordan says.
OfficeJordan operates a small office
at his house in Spurger, where daughter Theresa Bible does his bookkeeping. Davis Insurance in Lufkin provides workers’ comp, and GLM in Illinois provides CPA services. Illinois seems like a long way to send a logger’s taxes but Jordan just shrugs, saying, “They helped when I was in a bind, and they are good. I stuck with him.”
Jordan and his crew haven’t had a recordable accident since 2001. To maintain a safe jobsite he watches them every day, and gives almost daily safety remind-ers and monthly safety meetings. “Every day is a good day when I see all my people and they are safe and doing what they need to be doing,” he says.
Front row left to right: Eddie Jordan, Bailan Worthy, Brian Griffith and Tommy Burnett. Back row, left to right: Ray Lawrence, Ed Jordan and Gene Freeman.
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Journey Into
Fullnessby
Gloria RussellHappy New Year For many years I attended a traditional New Year’s Eve service. We
always sang an old hymn, “Higher Ground”, and were challenged to examine our lives to see if, in fact, we were spiritually stronger than we were the year before.
Here’s the first verse:“I’m pressing on the upward way. New heights I’m gaining every day.
Still praying as I’m onward bound, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.“Lord, lift me up and let me stand By faith on heaven’s table-land, A
higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”Paul wrote in Philippians 3:14, “I press toward the goal for the prize
of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Today an honest assessment would be wise. We need to recognize that
wholehearted, focused pursuit of Jesus is a mark of mature Christianity and devotion. Anything less is unacceptable.
Forget the past and reach for those things that are still ahead. Don’t compare your personal journey to any other. God has a great plan for your life. It’s never too late to get in on His plans and purposes.
One thing to remember at this important new beginning of the year 2014 is God’s promise in Hebrews 13:5. “…He has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
See you next week, Gloria
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SPURGER UNITED METHODIST13237 FM 1013 Rd.Spurger, 429-3401
WOODVILLE UNITED METHODIST508 W. Bluff St., 283-2471
MORMONCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER- DAY SAINTS1000 N. Pine St., 283-2236
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CHRIST’S COMMUNITYWoodville, 283-7480
FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER12212 US Hwy. 69S Bldg 3Warren, 547-3433
FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 123 County Road 4260,Woodville, 283-2161
GOOD SAMARITAN FELLOWSHIP21544 FM 92 S., Fred, 429-3777
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TYLER COUNTY CHURCH LISTINGS
Medical Supplies To Zambia—Sherrie Bumstead Avery, and husband Jerry, organized a group of churches in southeast Texas, to load a big container that will be shipped to Zambia in Africa. The container will be filled with medical equipment and other supplies to help the hospitals there. A Woodville businessman allowed the use of his empty building for the storage of supplies. Many people of all ages took time out of their Christmas week activities to help organize and load the container. For more information, go to www.bethanyworldministries.com.
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A few years ago when I came home one Thursday night from the Gib Lewis prison after teaching Christians Against Substance Abuse, a snowman was in our yard. While it is unusual for us to have snow in our community, we did that year. My wife Diane was doing her best to share with me the joy she has this time of year. The snowman was an added feature made from real snow. And it worked. It got me to thinking of all the GOOD done because of Him.
My wife Diane does so much good by sharing her love for the Lord with others. She doesn’t even know I am writing this article with her name in it.
I was thinking of the many good deeds that are done in the name of Jesus. You see, I was once the proverbial scrooge during the holiday season. But after living with this woman for 45-plus years, her spirit for doing so much good for others has rubbed off on me, and I have since repented. And she has this spirit all year long.
Yes, it is Christmas time and so much good is done during this time of year. The giving spirit prevails, and those who fail to see the good are certainly out of step. Then there are the proverbial scrooges, as I once was. But Jesus went about doing GOOD.
The fact is that He was born and He lived on this earth to reach out to as many people as He could while He still had time.
I, for one, am glad we have this Christmas season. I do wish folks could learn the rest of the story. I wish they would learn that the little Baby grew up. I wish they would learn that He suffered for all of us. I wish they would learn that He had to die. And I wish they would learn that He defeated death so we could defeat death.
SO MUCH GOOD! And it’s all because of Him!
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Following God’s Lead
by Pastor Ken DeRouen
Pray Until Something Happens
When we read Jonah1:1-17, God instructs Jonah on what he must do, but instead Jonah does not follow what God said. When Jonah did not follow God’s lead he was thrown overboard into the raging sea and was swallowed by a great fish for three days and three nights.
Do you remember playing follow the leader when you were a child? At some point someone else wanted to be the leader. Isn’t that exactly how we are with God? For a while we are compelled to follow his lead, but then we decide we want to go our own way. Following God’s lead isn’t always obvious or easy, but it is mandatory. Just like in Jonah’s life, we need to realize we can run, but we can’t hide. The lesson in Jonah teaches us that if we are not following God there will be consequences. We do not know exactly what the Lord said to him, but Jonah knew it was the Lord speaking. Jonah just did not like God’s request.
When you hear the word of the Lord, does it not tell you what to do? Do you do it? How long do you do it? In the life of each believer there are only two distinctions: Nivivah - Obedient; Tarsh-ish - Disobedience. Jonah got on the ship of disobedience. Satan will always provide transportation to Tarshish. Jonah believed this was the perfect opportunity for his getaway and God allows us to live in our free will. Jonah believed the fare was cheap, but disobedience ended up being more costly and not just for him. Disobedience harms those around us. The sailors’ lives were in jeopardy because of Jonah. What do we do when we find ourselves like Jonah? The first thing to do is pray, get back into proper communication with God. He was honest with God and he prayed scriptures. That is why it is important to know them. Jonah was then given a second chance. God is great at giving second chances.
Rocky Springs Baptist Church Grand Re-openingRocky Springs Baptist Church will celebrate their Grand Re-
Opening Sunday, January 5, 2014, at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend by Bro. Allen Eddins, Bro. Bobby Patrick, and Bro. G.W. Patrick. The church is located off 255. Turn on CR 3400, then turn on CR 3475.
Combined Choir Performs—Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, the combined choirs of Beech Creek Baptist, First Baptist Spurger, First Baptist Warren, First Baptist Woodville, Hillister Baptist, Mt. Olivet Baptist, and New Hope Baptist presented a Christmas special titled, “Come Messiah King,” at FBC Warren for a packed house. Mark Tolar of FBC Woodville, Debbie Yancey of FBC Warren, and Richard Standley led one-third portion each. Photo by Jean Lambkin (www.JLambkinPhotography.com).
Woodville Lions Club held their Christmas Banquet on Thursday Evening, Dec. 19, with about 50 members, family and friends. President Jan Smith led with grace and savoir faire. Steve Evans led in White Elephant gifts exchanges. After a few carols, the finale of the program was wonderful portrayal of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, by accomplished dramatist Virginia Haynes. For more info on her and bookings, see www.LydiasPorch.com.
REVIVAL Wed. at 7pm, Fri. at 7pm and Sun at 10 am & 6pmEveryone is welcome!
Faith Tabernacle, Hillister, TexasEvangelist, Bro. Travino from Colorado Springs, Colo.
Two Seminary Extension classes for women will begin soon:(1) Public Worship - an examination of worship from the
perspectives of personal experience, theology, psychology, the Bible, Christian history, and music. This class will begin Jan. 21 at the Sabine Neches Baptist Area office in Kirbyville, and meet every Tuesday night for 12 weeks.
(2) Systematic Theology is a survey of Christian doctrines.
This class will begin Jan. 23 at the Hillister Baptist Church and will meet every Thursday for 14 weeks.
For further information and/or registration, contact Virginia Haynes at 409-547-0711 or the SNBA office at 409-423-2224. Area women are invited and encouraged to increase their joy in the Lord: begin one of these in-depth Biblical studies.
Seminary Extension Classes for Women to Begin
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‘Christmas for the birds’ a big hit with participants and birds: Shown in the picture is a group youth and adults making pine cone bird feeders for the birds at Camp Niwana to supplement native feed sources through the winter. High protein peanut butter and bird seed combined on a pine cone will hang from trees to attract and feed birds through the winter. “Snowman soup” was a delicious refreshment along with cookies enjoyed in front of the fireplace and while making the feeders. This is an annual event at Camp Niwana so make plans for next year to join us for this fun event. For more info, www.campniwana.org
Whitetail Ridge Fire Department
Fundraiser Jan. 11
Tyler County Chamber of Commerce President Amy Bythewood presents the December Business of the Month Award to Mayor Don Baird and the City of Colmesneil. Pictured left to right are: Nell Broussard, Mic Cowart (Entergy), Keith Barnes, Bythewood, Cody Bowen, Carrie Edwards and Baird.
The Texas Forestry Department has given a $200,000 dollar grant to the Whitetail Ridge Volunteer Fire Department for a new pumper and other equipment, They need to come up with 10% before receiving the funds. They have been doing fundraisers and a boot drive to re-ceive the funds. Now they are having a benefit concert thrown for them by the community of Whitetail Ridge featuring The Texas Backroad
band. It will be held January 11 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be door prizes, food for sell, music and fun. There will be a $10 dollar door charge for singles and a $15 dollar door charge for couples, however if you would like to purchase a ticket in advance singles will be $8 and couples will be $10 dollars in advance. For more information, to make a donation, or to purchase a ticket please contact Denise Lilly our treasurer at 713-501-8933.
Top 10 New Years resolutions for 2014 1 Lose Weight 2 Getting Organized 3 Spend Less, Save More 4 Enjoy Life to the Fullest 5 Staying Fit and Healthy 6 Learn Something Exciting 7 Quit Smoking 8 Help Others in Their Dreams 9 Fall in Love 10 Spend More Time with Family
News Years Resolution StatisticsPercent of Americans who usually make New Year’s Resolutions 45%Percent of Americans who infrequently make New Year’s Resolutions 17%Percent of Americans who absolutlely never make New Year’s Resolutions 38%Percent of people who are successful in achieving their resolution 8%Percent who have infrequent success 49%Percent who never succeed and fail on their resolution each year 24%
