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CONNECT WITH US City Hall Address 502 Elm Street Sanger, TX 76266 Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM M-TH 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM F Phone: 940-458-7930 Online: Sangertexas.org Facebook: @SangerTexas Upcoming Closures Labor Day September, 5, 2022 EVENTS 2022 City Events October 8 - Trash Off December 10 - Christmas Event TBD - Santa Around Town Chamber of Commerce Events September 10 - Pet Fest (2nd Clinic) October 29 - Sellabration/Safe Spook December 10 - City of Sanger Christmas on the Square & Holiday Parade
1 SANGER SENTINEL - AUG 2022 SANGER SENTINEL CONTENTS Note From The City Manager 2 Sanger City Council ....................................................................... 3 Utility Services 4 Sanger Connected App ................................................................... 7 Sanger History Article 8 Library Calendar .......................................................................... 13 City Of Sanger 24th Annual Christmas Parade ............................................ 14 City Of Sanger & Chamber Holiday Events ................................................ 16 Call For Vendors ........................................................................... 17 Christmas Event - Call For Sponsors 18 Sanger Sellabration 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sanger EDC 21 Now Hiring ................................................................................ 23 Sanger Housing Report 24
• Create an emergency kit that contains flashlights, batteries, a first aid kit, a manual can opener, candles, a lighter, and/or matches. Be sure to add a whistle so you can signal for help.
• Cell phone chargers and backup batteries.
John Noblitt City Manager, Sanger
• Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Make sure they have fresh batteries.
• Have a readily accessible supply of non-perishable food. Be prepared to be without utilities.
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio.
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• Create a separate kit for each of your vehicles. Take time to learn life-saving skills − such as CPR and first aid, and check your insurance policies and coverage for the hazards you may face, such as floods and tornados. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas. We don’t like to think about disasters, but we also need to be prepared. For more information on making a plan, building a kit, or any questions about emergency readiness, visit https://www.ready.gov/kit.
• Keep a supply of water. Remember, one gallon per person per day.
• Keep all important documents in a fireproof/waterproof container.
National Preparedness Month is a great time to get ready for whatever may come your way. Making a plan is the best way to protect yourself and your family. In the event of a disaster, could you make it on your own for several days? After a disaster, you may not have access to medical facilities or grocery stores. Our first responders are among the best. However, when disaster strikes, they may not be able to respond as quickly as we are accustomed to. Planning steps to help get you and your family prepared for a crisis include:
A special thank you goes out to all of our emergency responders. They do an amazing job of keeping us safe every day. Let’s do our part. Be prepared for an emergency. It is the best way to protect yourself and your family during a large-scale emergency until help can arrive. Stay safe, Sanger.
as Disaster Preparedness Month. It was initiated in 2004 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promote the importance of being prepared for largescale emergencies. Here in North Texas, outside of tornados, we don’t give much thought to large-scale emergencies. It is hard to imagine a catastrophic event taking place. It is only when events such as the recent fires that destroyed thousands of acres and then major flooding in the Dallas area, where we saw more than 10 inches fall in one day, that we are reminded that we are not untouchable.
3 SANGER CITY COUNCIL City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month. Location: Sanger Historical Church 403 N. 7th Street Time: 7:00 PM SANGER SENTINEL Click Here Each month the Mayor recaps the council meetings. To hear the July recap click the button below.
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The City of Sanger provides water service to City residents. The City also provides electric services to some areas of the community. Please contact our Utility Customer Service to confirm your provider. Trash and Recycling services are provided through Waste Connections. To start or stop service, please contact the City of Sanger Utility Billing Department or visit us on line at SangerTexas.org for more information.
Trash and recycling services in Sanger are provided by Waste Connections and are billed by the City of Sanger monthly on your utility bills. For missed collections or service issues, contact Waste Connections: 800-909-9061. For billing questions, contact Sanger Customer Service in City Hall at:940-909-9061 or HERE.Forutilitybilling@sangertexas.org.emailmoreinformation,CLICK
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WE SERVE Sanger with PRIDE
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The Sanger Lions Club would like to thank all the donors who have supported our flag program. In the last few years, we have been able to SERVE 33,000 people, logged 6,000 SERVICE hours and have donated $22,000. We have recycled over 3,500lbs. of plastic and turned them in to six park benches for the City of Sanger. The Purple Bus Program, Sanger High School Scholarships, First Refuge Ministries and our five global causes - Vision, Environment Hunger, Childhood Cancer, Diabetes are a few ways we have been able to give back to our community. We SERVE Sanger with PRIDE. For more information about our Flag Program and/or how you can join our PRIDE and SERVE Sanger please contact us. (805) sangertxlionsclub@gmail.com208-0611Website:UnderConstruction here Form.
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download the app in the Google Play store. You also can search the Google Play store for “SangerConnected.”
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The City’s SangerConnected app (powered by SeeClickFix) helps residents reach the City online or via their smartphone or tablet to request services or get help fixing issues. Please be advised the type of services or getting help on issues is for non-emergency issues only. You can use this service to report the following types of issues:
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to add an image (if you have one), type in the description, follow the prompts, and submit! As this system is not monitored 24/7, issues related to public safety or those requiring immediate attention (wires or tree limbs down, etc.) should be reported directly to the Sanger Police Non-Emergency Line at Thank940-458-7444.youforhelping
to improve the City of Sanger.
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From your Apple device, download the app in the App store. Search in the app store for From“SangerConnected.”yourAndroiddevice,
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Sanger, Texas, has had many clubs and organizations since the early years of its history. Some of the clubs included: • Bolivar Masonic Lodge No. 418, chartered in 1875
• Sanger Outlaws, young men returning from war, played football against the Era men, the only other football team not in school
From Notes of Mrs. Ballard Powell, Wilson, Oklahoma
The Bolivar “Bench” with those identified; Bailey Garrison, B.R. Bentley (second and third from left), Elmer Harvey far right.
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• Chamber of Commerce • C-C-ettes, Woman’s auxiliary of Chamber of Commerce • Woodsmen of the World, meetings held in the W.O.W. building • The Praetorian Group Council 290, held in the W.O.W. Building • Sanger Volunteer Fire Department • Wednesday Study Club, established in Sanger in 1929
HISTORY OF WEDNESDAY STUDY CLUB from 1949-1976 Submitted by Sanger Area Historical Society & Current Day
• Boy Scouts of America, 1922 • Boy Scouts of America, Troop 99, 1946
• Lions Clubs International was established in the early 1900s
A document housed at the Sanger Area Historical Society was written from notes of Mrs. Ballard Powell of Wilson, Oklahoma. A celebration was held to celebrate the many years of Sanger’s Wednesday Study Club. As the club was twenty years old in 1949 during Mrs. Toon’s term of office, a fitting celebration was enjoyed honoring Past Presidents of the club. As a birthday gift, Mrs. Chambers had written a history of the club, and Mr. and Mrs. Toon had assisted by printing it. Mrs. Glenn Waide arranged the program and the high point was Mrs. Chambers reviewing the history. Afterward, members and guests ate baked ham, frozen fruit salad, and pineapple sherbet. Mrs. Chambers was honored with a gift of an orchid on a white Bible. It was a gala day. Inspired by being so honored, the Past Presidents organized a Past Presidents’ Club. This organization met each year on Reassembly Day, usually in a home. The members then attended the Reassembly Luncheon. A donation to Clovis Crockett Scholarship was made each year. This continued happily for twenty years. Those who served as president of Varied Arts should be listed here. Since the Literature Department and Modern Era are still active, their past presidents are listed in the current yearbook. Varied Arts presidents were: Mmes. R.C. Freeman, H.W. Perry, Edwin Horst, C.D. Allen, L.T. Herby, Garland Henderson, and Henry ThroughoutCooper.the years, each president had marked their administration with their personality. Mrs. Samuel and Mrs. McCarroll were musicians. Their terms leaned toward that art. In 1947, Chloe presented a North Texas University sorority a delightful program of Christmas music in the Methodist Church. The whole community attended. Cletus Freeman’s artistic talent was encouraged, and
custom much enjoyed was the annual dinner honoring husbands of members and other guests. Probably the best attended of these was in 1947, with seventy-five in attendance. This was held in the gym with a Gay Nineties theme. Mrs. Glenn Waide was Master of Ceremonies. Music was of that period, as were decorations. Dr. Imogene Bentley, Dean of Women at N.T.U. spoke on the Gay Nineties theme. As the membership increased, much community work was done without neglecting club work. There was volunteer war work, and the club bought a Liberty bond; some rolled bandages for the Red Cross. The club supported cancer research, March of Dimes, Athletic Fund of the high school, library, Sanger Cemetery, local scholarship funds, and restoring the GFWC clubhouse. In 1951, the club voted to underwrite the publishing of a book of Tennie Byrd Powell’s poetry. Each member was to sell ten or more books personally. It was accomplished, and in three months, the project was completed. From 1960-61 the club began losing members. Some moved away, and some accepted jobs. As a result, one department was dispersed, Varied Arts and its remaining memberships were absorbed by the Literature Department. Mrs. Schafer’s energy and enthusiasm was the prime factor. It had fifty members and met monthly with a covered dish luncheon, program, and table games in the afternoon. The club’s history is distinguished and glowing, but it does not live on its past achievements. It moves with the times. In early years, members researched and B.R. Bentley’s Bolivar Oil Company store The Sanger “Bench” left to right Will Shafer, Ed Nance, and Art Seely in front of Gentle’s Grocery.
9 members of the club and others of the community took part in a club-sponsored art exhibit at the general meeting in 1948. The club won first place in State for art activities. In the early decades, there was a seated tea at Thanksgiving, beautifully arranged with a guest artist, and Mrs. Berry’s Colonial Tea in the early 1940s. Officers in the house party wore colonial costumes. A special guest that year was Mrs. Hattie Hamill Wilfong, District President, living then in Gainesville. At one of these seated affairs in Mrs. Harris’ home, Miss Stella Len Owsley of Denton Anothersang.
Bottom Row: Mrs. J.M. Wilfong, Mrs. H.O. Harris, Mrs. Charlie Perry, Mrs. George O. Hughes
The current day Wednesday Study Club in Sanger is still strong with 20+ ladies from the community. Membership dropped a little due to COVID, but the current active members are still enthused about their organization and always welcoming new members. The Club is a social, learning, and philanthropic organization donating to various programs. Some of their donations have gone to the following: Blue Ribbon Club – Bartonville Texas Education Clubs State Mary Caruthers Art Scholarship M.D. Anderson Cancer Hospital Rusty Armstrong Memorial Scholarship San Rayburn Bonham Memorial Veterans Center Area Historical Society and Museum Bargain Depot Sanger Independent School District Outreach Public McNatt Animal Care and Adoption Center
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Names, places, events, faces; what warm memories they bring us! Not all names can be mentioned, and some of the most noteworthy have been left out. The loyal members, devoted to the club and its leaders alike, stayed out of the limelight and did more than their share of club duties. It was they who made the history we’ve related here, and to them, all honor is due.
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presented programs. As times change, programs were given by guest speakers and artists. At the twentieth birthday party, Jimmie Wilson Waide made the statement that is still true. “The Club was organized for study and cultural growth. It has been a long journey but a happy one. The road is not always smooth. Sometimes it leads up steep grades, sometimes detours, but one always knows where it is going.”
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For information on becoming a member, contact Donna Hardy @ 949-458-3981.
Top Row: Mrs. Beaman, Mrs. J.H. Hall, Mrs. Jess Smith, Mrs. E.L. Berry, Mrs. W.B. Chambers, Mrs. S.B. Powell, Mrs. Ed McNeal
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Speakers are welcomed to the programming arena of the Wednesday Study Club. Typical meetings include inviting a person, group, and organization to speak with the Club. New memberships are always welcome, and discussions are monthly.
About 1941, Colonial Tea was hosted by Mrs. E.L. Berry at her home
Third Row: Betty Cunningham, Billie, Ruth Marshall, Nel Armstrong, Galinda Powell, Lillie Malone, Lucille Enlow
Fourth Row: Shirley Haisler, Joyce Webb, Ann Barton, Helen Bounds, Ouida Anderson, Helen Kirby, Carolyn Briner, Sherry Muir
Front Row: Nelva Higgs, Esta Lou Morgan, Eunice Gray, Fancille Sullivan, Opal
Front Row: Elizabeth Perry, Ora Chapman, Rena Kerby, Bell Freeman, Louise Chatfield, Mrs. Davis Back Row; not all are identified in order but include Fay Windle, Eula Nicholson, Ginny Seeley, Sue Hughes, Ruth Horst, Ruth Allen, Thelma Lee Spratt, Frances Keith, Vera Cooper, Edna Pate, and Winnie Seal.
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SecondVaughanRow: Ruby Davidson, Marge Henry, Sue Cook, Jenny Gooch, Alma Chatfield, Mary Bucklew, Lillie Belle Horst
HOURS: Monday - Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM Sunday
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Library in Sanger Public Library full of activities for patrons of all ages month of September. by Bolivar Street, Sanger, TX 76266
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Sanger Sellabration 2022
The 44th Annual Sanger SELLabration will be held in downtown Sanger on Saturday, October 29, 2022. This annual event is a highlight of the Sanger Community. The Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce has worked hard on providing a fun and successful SELLabration. Bring your family and friends to spend the day browsing the vendors, sampling the goods from the food trucks and enjoying entertainment from the main stage.
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24th Annual Christmas Parade
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• Awards will be given at the end of the parade for the following: Floats/Wheeled Entries: Best in Theme (Classic Christmas/Holiday Memories), Judge’s Choice Award, Best Use of LIghts, and Most Whimsical Performers: Mayor’s Award, Best in Theme, Best in Music, Most Original All floats/wheeled entries must be lighted! For more information or to download the entry form, visit https://www.discoversanger.com/ christmasparade or contact Donna Green,
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This year’s Christmas Parade is going to shine. for the parade this year: Parade performance opportunity and judging. All floats will stop for 15 seconds in the performance area to allow time for the judges to your float. stop seconds. Marketing Director,
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17 City of Sanger & Chamber Holiday Events City of Sanger & Sanger Chamber 2022 Holiday Events TIME EVENT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4TH 4:00 - 6:00 PM Smores @ Fire Department MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH ALL DAY Cookie Drive Through TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH 4:00 - 6:00 PM Holiday Drink Walk WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH ALL DAY Scavenger Hunt THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH 6:00 PM Reading with Mrs. Clause FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH 5:30 - 6:30 PM Dance off & Winning Family Announcement SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10TH 12:00 PM Event Opens 12:00 - 9:00 PM Christmas Market 12:00 - 6:00 PM Kid Zone Open 12:00 - 2:00 PM Performance - TBD 2:00 - 4:00 PM Visit With Santa 2:00 - 4:00 PM Sit And Take Your Picture With A Longhorn 4:00 - 6:30 PM Rebecca Cordes, Pianist, Plays Sounds of the Season 4:00 - 8:00 PM Holiday Wine Stroll
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Call for Sponsors for an opportunity to your community your business at the same time? The City of Sanger Christmas on the Square & Holiday Parade event still has some sponsorship opportunities available. For more information or to sponsor the event, contact Donna Green at dgreen@sangertexas.org.
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The Program’s grant application process is administered by the City of Sanger’s Economic Development Corporation –applications and program guidelines are available online at www.sangertxedc. org. You can also call 940-458-2059 to speak directly with the Economic Development Office about the program, find out if your proposed improvement may be eligible for consideration, or with any questions or comments. Let’s Connect! Our focus is assisting Sanger businesses with their needs and developing a working relationship to connect them with resources and programs that will improve the business climate and achieve economic success. We want to get to know you and your business! If you would like to schedule an on-site meeting, please contact Shani Bradshaw at 940-458-2059 or by email at sbradshaw@sangertexas.org.
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Networking Opportunity
The Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce Business over Breakfast is held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 8:30 - 9:30 am. This monthly event is a great opportunity for members to come together over breakfast, make new connections, exchange leads and referrals, and build relationships to help grow their business.
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Are you a business in the City of Sanger that is looking to enhance your existing site visually, or in ways that increase the viability of your property for business use? This program provides matching grants to reimburse commercial property owners or business operators for Eligible Enhancements made to their properties.
July taxes for May sales were $272,837. Total FY 21/22 sales tax: $2,348,272 vs $2,084,426 for the same period last FY.
Amanda Gibson, Owner Address: 400 Bolivar St., Sanger, TX
Help Support Sanger Businesses
When you invest money in your local economy you’re not just helping local business owners – you’re helping yourself. You’re making Sanger a better place to live in, with a rich character, a thriving economy, and a tight-knit community. The more local businesses prosper, the more new ones will open – making it easier to continue shopping locally in the future. Shop local and support our local businesses in SANGER!
Small businesses play integral parts in the Sanger economy and are the backbone of our great community. In Sanger, we are very passionate about small businesses, and we believe it’s small businesses that will help us maintain our charm as we grow. The Sanger Business Spotlight is our opportunity to shine a light on them.
M&B Tiny Shop Biri Ordonez, Owner Address: 205 N 4th Street, Sanger, TX Email address: mbtinyshop@gmail.com Website: mbtinyshop.com
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The Gibson Agency
The Gibson Agency is a full-service insurance office (home, auto, and life insurance) specializing as a trusted advisor to clients to manage their assets and protect them from everyday life.
”I was raised in a small town. When I got a chance to hang my own shingle, it was essential to me that I did so in a small town. Sanger businesses and residents have been so kind, helpful, and supportive of our business. The community is highly ac tive, and I feel like I have gotten not only lifelong customers but friends too.”
M&B Tiny Shop is a Latin small business that carries products from Mexico and Guatema la. “We create some products with our family, including my mom and me. We also have a few selected products that are handmade locally in Sanger: hand-painted & embroidered art; and pet products.” Most popular items: Market bags and hand-painted hats. Kid toys and blankets and their Sanger spirit wear are a big hit.
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Business Spotlight
Every Tuesday we will spotlight job opportunities that are available in our business community. All we need from you is your company name, position(s) available, link to apply, and if the position is full or part-time. Email your open positions SBradshaw@sangertexas.orgto
Is your business hiring? Let us help you advertise your open position!
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* Pickups can be scheduled using our free app “Sanger Solutions” (preferred method) or by calling 940-458-2571.
* No shrubs with root systems, whole or large portions of trees will be removed.
* You must schedule your brush pick-up by 5:00 PM the Friday prior to your pickup
4 washing machines is approximately 4 cubic yards Cut facingendsout Changes to Brush Removal Service Visit www.sangertexas.org/page/residents_trash_recycling
* Pickups will be made on Wednesdays. Only one pickup per calendar month permitted.
* Inclement weather may delay your scheduled pickup
Calls can be made M - TH 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM and Friday 7:30 - 11:00 AM.
* For pickups exceeding 4 cubic yards, please contact customer service for pricing and scheduling.
* Brush must be less than eight (8) feet in length and less than eight (8) inches in diameter.
* Brush left on the curb without scheduling a pick-up will not be removed.
* Tree limbs larger than 1” in diameter must be cut from the main branch.
* All other yard waste shall be disposed of according to the guidelines posted on the City’s website under Utility Customer Service/Yard Waste. for more information.
* No material generated by a third party , hired, commercial, or contracted person will be removed.
The City of Sanger has contracted with Republic Services to continue our resident brush removal services. Residents whose utility account is in good standing, will be permitted one pick-up per calendar month of up to four cubic yards, at no charge.
* Place limbs and brush on the curb with the cut side out. Brush should not extend into the road and should be free and clear from any overhead obstruction or utility facilities.
The City of Sanger is hiring! To apply, please fill out this application and submit it NOWApplications@SangerTexas.orgtoHIRINGLookingforaREWARDINGCAREER? • Accounting Technician 1 • Facilities-Grounds Maintenance • Maintenance Worker 1 - Streets • Plans Examiner • Police Officer *Multiple Positions* • Utility Worker | Water *Multiple Positions All applications must be submitted to Human Resources: Applications@sangertexas.org For complete job description details, please https://www.sangertexas.org/page/hr_employmentvisit ofCityThe Sangeris Hiring!
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