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Howe Intermediate Top Dogs

Lady Bulldogs split games with Whitewright and Bells

City of Howe’s sales tax on pace for 10 percent increase in 2019

Howe Lady Bulldogs (13-17, 1-6) lost to Bells Tues-

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Wednes-

Howe Intermediate wants to congratulate our Top Dogs of the

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Chamber and KHB planning for Downtown Howe-lloween and chili-cookoff

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Michelle Carney, our photographer, was not able to make it to the game Friday night. Therefore, Jennifer Daniels filled her place.

Daniels has a freshman son on the varsity team. Being on the sidelines, she got an up close look at the undefeated Pottsboro Cardinals which drew this response, “Some of their players were seven feet tall and tattoos everywhere. My boy doesn’t even have a learners permit to drive yet. Those were grown men out there.”

If high schools and universities taught courses in World Corruption alongside World History, how many chapters and semesters would be dedicated to the Council on Foreign Relations? Perhaps this class could be administered by H.R. McMaster.

His resume would make him the ideal candidate.

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Pottsboro’s 42-3 win makes it nine-straight over Howe

Downtown Howe-lloween Festival 2018.

The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for their 3rd Annual Downtown Howe-lloween Festival. The date is set for Oct. 26 from 6 pm— 9pm on Haning Street.

The idea of a downtown Trunk ‘R Treat type of event began in 2017 when members of FUMC (First United Methodist Church) approached the chamber about combining to make one big event downtown.

The first year saw a great

number of people downtown, but last year’s crowd grew exponentially from the first year.

“This event helps Howe by attracting people to our downtown area and letting people know that we are an active community,” said Robert Cannaday, president of the Howe Area (Continued on page 2)

Pride of Howe receives “3A Best in Class” trophy in Saturday competition

Drum Major Erin Catching (left) and Assistant Drum Major Chloe Scoggins (right) after a long and enjoyable day. Courtesy photo.

The past weekend found the Pride of Howe Marching Band performing four

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The Howe Bulldogs (2-5; 1 -2) traveled to Pottsboro Friday night where Howe hasn’t had a victorious bus ride home from the land of red since 1988. Pottsboro (7-0; 3-0), who has dominated Howe since the middle of the last decade, picked up their ninthstraight win over Howe.

Head Coach Matt Poe moved to 12-1 lifetime against Howe with the Dogs’ only win coming in 2010.

On Friday night, the Cardinals continued their onslaught of teams on their schedule as they racked up a 42-3 win over Howe which was basically over at the half. Howe had a few opportunities to score and were in the thick of the game until midway through the second quarter when a drive stalled deep in Pottsboro territory and ended on a missed 33-yard field goal attempt. From that point forward, the Cardinals ran away.

The game began with (Continued on page 3)

Bulldogs captains (L-R) Jarron Ing, Steven Waldrip, Layton Elvington, and J.C. Helpenstell meet Pottsboro for the cointoss. Jennifer Daniels/ Howe Enterprise.

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Chamber of Commerce. “In the past, this event has attracted people from inside and outside of Howe, which is great for bringing awareness to our town and activities. People who might have not known about our downtown and local businesses before are now fully aware of what we have going on here.”

FUMC is still a huge part of the Howe-lloween event as they have eight vendor spaces for games and candy.

“Kids will get to wear their costumes, play games, and collect candy from businesses and vendors,” said Chamber Board Treasurer Sarah Whitt. “It will be an evening of good old fashioned Halloween family fun.”

Keep Howe Beautiful will host their 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off on the same night on Haning Street in front of the Fire Department.

With sponsorships, KHB raised over $1,800 a year ago with this event which is being used to construct the flower garden at Summit Gardens (formerly the First Christian Church).

Those willing to place their homemade chili in competition can sign up to do so online at Eventbrite. The chili cook-off is Unsanctioned on-site cooking event (any chili, any flavor, floaties, non-floaties), Chili entrants are responsible for supplying crackers, tasting cups, and their tables and chairs. There’s a two-

2018 Chili Cook-off gallon minimum. (Keep Howe Beautiful will supply the spoons). The entry fee will be returned for the Most Decorated Booth. Leslie Defrange is the defending chili cook-off champion.

Cannaday says that the Howelloween event is not one that makes the chamber a lot of money, but it does great things for exposure to local businesses.

Whitt says that the chamber will be on-site to help organize the event and direct vendors to their location, but her favorite part is handing out candy to the youngsters.

Vendors that have signed up to date are: Howe church of Christ, Amanda Byrd (pizza), TC Gutters & Home Remodeling, Howe Youth Softball, Fairytale Parties

by Sidney, Caterly Couch, Howe Mercantile, Hester Magic, Origami Owl Custom Jewelry, Scentsy

by Michelle B, Karen Hernandez, Feathered Indian Designs/ Southern Grace Boutique, Maroon Red Soap, Lovely U Beauty Bar, Dusty Rows Farms, FUMC, and Renewal by Andersen.

Those interested in being a vendor can register for $10 per parking space (click here). No electricity will be provided - only the space.

2018 Chili Cook-off winners (L-R) Mayor Jeff Stanley, Herb Bearden, and first-place winner Leslie Defrange.

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Jalen Thornton (2) surrounded by Pottsboro Cardinals.

Jennifer Daniels/Howe Enterprise.

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Pottsboro taking the ball from their own 25 yard line and taking only 6 plays to score with quarterback Braden Plyler carrying it the final 18 yards for the score.

After the Jacob McDonald PAT, the Cardinals led 7-0 with 8:12 left in the first.

A fumbled kick return by Howe gave Pottsboro the ball twice before Howe could even snap the ball. The Cardinals took advantage of the short field and scored after two plays when running back Cy Shope scored untouched from the 11 yard line.

When Howe finally got the ball, they drove down the field quickly when freshman quarterback Austin Haley hit senior wide receiver Kolby Windon on a 43-yard pass to the Pottsboro 23 yard line. The drive ended on a 39-yard field goal with 4:26 left in the first.

Pottsboro’s lead was cut to 14-3.

The Cardinals were forced to punt on their next possession which allowed Howe to march down the field on another big play with Haley hitting Jalen Thornton in the middle of the field for 31 yards to the 3 yard line. But after a false start, two sacks, and an incomplete pass, Howe opted for a 33yard field goal that was no good.

Pottsboro turned the field around in the second quarter and marched 80 yards on 5 plays and scored on a 6-yard Shope touchdown to give the Cardinals a 21-3 lead with 10:47 remaining in the second quarter.

After a Howe punt, the Cardinals had a drive that included a fake punt for a successful conversion near midfield, however, two plays later they lost their quarterback Plyler to an injury. Shope moved to quarterback and led the team down the field for another score when a handoff to Cooper Townsley ended up on the ground and bounced into the lap of Zach Talley who raced for a 13-yard touchdown. The score gave Pottsboro a 28-3 lead with 5:05 left before the half.

Howe’s next possession ended in

another Thornton punt which gave Pottsboro the ball at the Howe 44 yard line. From there, it took 5 plays to score with Townsley running it in from the 21-yard line. Howe trailed 35-3 with 1:07 left in the second.

Coming into Friday’s game, Pottsboro’s average halftime lead was 33-6, but they added another late score by using their timeouts to get the ball back. Shope threw a deep pass to Titus Lyons for a 35-yard strike to give Pottsboro a 42-3 halftime lead.

There was not much action in the second half as both teams were content to turn the lights off without losing players to injury.

Howe has a great opportunity of making the playoffs with wins the next two weeks over Lone Oak (1 -5; 0-2) and Commerce (2-4; 11). With wins over both, Howe assures themselves of a playoff spot. With one win, they would need help from others in the district to be able to secure a spot.

Lone Oak, Howe’s next opponent, lost to Van Alstyne, 36-0 on Friday night. Their other loss in district was to Commerce, 40-12.

In two weeks, Howe will take on Commerce who beat Lone Oak and lost to Pottsboro, 63-14.

Howe vs. Pottsboro stats Howe Rushing: 58 Howe Passing: 169 Rushing: Brandon Williams 11-53, Jalen Thornton 611, Austin Haley 3-(-6) Passing: Austin Haley 10-20-1-169 Receiving: Jalen Thornton 8-103, Kolby Windon 2-66 Pottsboro rushing: 276 Pottsboro Passing: 70 Rushing: Cy Shope 12-125, Braden Plyler 6-74, Zach Talley 7-34, Cooper Townsley 4-23, Blayne Desouza 4-11, Collin Branch 2-8, Zachary Wideman 1-1 Passing: Braden Plyler 4-7-0-35, Cy Shope 1-2-0-35, Zach Talley 0-1-0-0 Receiving: Titus Lyons 3-61, Zach Talley 1-11, Cy Shope 1-(-2)

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Cassidy Anderson (8), a senior, had 15 assists against Bells on Tuesday night and 16 against Whitewright on Friday.

Michelle Carney/Howe Enterprise.

Howe Varsity Lady Bulldogs (1417, 2-6) lost to Bells Tuesday night in five sets, 25-23, 23-25, 15-25, 26-24, and 7-15.

On Friday, the Lady Bulldogs beat the Whitewright Lady Tigers on Friday night in three sets, 257, 25-21, 25-17.

Ally Harvey had 14 kills, eight blocks, and two aces while Sierra Copeland had nine kills and four blocks. Jenna Honore had nine assists and seven digs. Holly Cavender had eight digs while Cassidy Anderson had four kills and 15 assists.

Ally Harvey led the team with 19 kills and two blocks while Sierra Copeland had 11 kills and three blocks. Cassidy Anderson had three aces, 16 assists, and seven digs. Jenna Honore had nine assists. Molly Wilson had four digs

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Grayson County Sheriff's Office receives an ambush-protected vehicle

MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle.

Courtesy photo.

On October 8th, 2019, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office received an MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicle through the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program.

This vehicle will be used by the GCSO Special Response Team. It will provide protection for officers during Special Response Op-

erations to protect the officers and the public from dangerous situations. Some of these types of situations include barricaded person, high-risk warrant, active shooter, and retrieving injured officers if needed. It also can be used in high water rescue operations and natural disasters. This vehicle is being provided to the GCSO at no cost to Grayson County. It has a market value of $500,000

Howe Fire Department helps with Downtown Denison fire

Howe Ladder Truck (far left) helped out with a large fire in Denison on Wednesday morning. Top photo by DeeAnn Abner.

Bottom photo by Vicky Langdon.

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City of Howe’s sales tax on pace City council and P&Z agendas for 10 percent increase in 2019 Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Wednesday he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $773.1 million in local sales tax allocations for October, 5.1 percent more than in October 2018. These allocations are based on sales made in August by businesses that report tax monthly.

Of that amount, Howe’s portion totaled $30,579.50 which is an increase of 5.05 percent from OcCity Sherman Gainesville Denison Anna Melissa Celina Bonham Van Alstyne Whitesboro Pottsboro Southmayd Bells Whitewright Howe Leonard Gunter Collinsville Tioga Tom Bean Oak Ridge Savoy Ector Dorchester

October $1,828,191.34 $638,087.36 $598,473.23 $262,248.89 $261,203.24 $239,056.69 $197,263.18 $122,099.50 $89,936.77 $49,188.73 $40,258.25 $37,068.80 $31,618.78 $30,579.50 $28,268.60 $25,834.28 $21,692.63 $12,990.53 $8,648.57 $6,773.39 $3,614.34 $2,123.19 $941.66

The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Howe, Texas will meet on October 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at 700 W. Haning Street, Howe, Texas at which time the following will be discussed, to wit: CALL TO ORDER 1. Consider and approve the minutes of the May 20, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.

tober of 2018. The annual total of $320,017.72 in an increase of 10.20 percent over the total this time a year ago.

Change from September -3.31% -11.09% -1.78% 4.13% -6.86% 7.40% 5.52% -15.28% -6.05% -3.21% -5.33% 96.64% -11.57% 1.38% -4.26% 3.86% -7.35% -3.83% 7.76% -18.98% -30.03% -3.83% 6.46%

2019 Totals $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

18,478,828.21 7,846,200.44 6,344,160.39 2,486,558.55 2,296,462.27 2,053,617.84 1,780,056.52 1,264,545.89 1,008,932.38 473,304.23 363,894.29 257,080.58 319,263.89 320,017.72 279,163.73 246,924.12 204,933.27 136,069.83 90,136.79 79,146.67 40,620.69 23,804.61 8,462.18

PUBLIC HEARING The City of Howe Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider testimony and take action, on the following: A request from Donna Wormsbaker, for a zone change at: G-0825 MARSHALL JOHN C A-G0825, ACRES 13.79, from C-1 to C-2, Property ID # 152651. (map attached) END PUBLIC HEARING 2. Discuss, consider and act upon Zone change request by Donna Wormsbaker.

The Howe City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 15 at 6 pm at 700 W. Haning St. The consent agenda includes action to Consider/approve consent items: Minutes of September 17, 2019 Council Meeting Finance statements -September 2019 1.

Discuss, consider and act upon consent agenda.

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2. Discuss, consider and act upon

Audit renewal contract for audits 2019,2020, and 2021, with Susan K. LaFollett, CPA of LaFollett and Company PLLC. 3. Discuss, consider and act upon property located on Western Hills Drive, deeded to the City of Howe by J. W. Reed, on December 9, 2008.

The council will enter into a Public Hearing to consider a Zone change request from Donna Wormsbaker , for a zone change at: G-0825 MARSHALL JOHN C A-G0825, ACRES 13.79, from C-1 to C-2, Property ID # 152651. Proposed use: Commercial District, future development.

The Howe City Council will enter into a public hearing to consider ordinance no.

768, an ordinance adopting the 2015 edition of the international property maintenance code. Ordinance no. 768 an ordinance of the city council of the city of Howe, Texas, adopting the 2015 edition of the international property maintenance code, regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures, by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures in the city of Howe, Texas; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees thereof; providing for a penalty and setting a maximum fine of $2,000.00; repealing ordinance no. 618a of the city of Howe and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.

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Local church calendar A Christian Fellowship 150 Fellowship Ln, Sherman, TX 75090 (903) 815-1333 Wednesday 6:30 pm – Potluck Meal 7:00 pm – Worship Service 7:00 pm – Jr & Sr High Youth Sunday 9:30 am – Sunday School (all ages) 10:30 am – Worship Service 10:30 am – KidZone Children’s Service (5yr – 12 yr) Community Bible Fellowship 415 S Collins Fwy, Howe, TX 75459 Wednesday 6:30 pm - Food and Fellowship 7:00 pm - Community Kids (ages 3 - 6th grade, nursery available) 7:00 pm - Youth and Adult Bible Study Sunday 10:30 am - Worship Service First Baptist Church Dorchester 11831 FM 902, Dorchester, TX 75459 903-476-5525 Wednesday 6:00 pm - Meal (Donations for adults and kids eat free) 6:30 pm - Praise service 7:00 pm - Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm - Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm - RA's/GA's/children's group Sunday 9:00 am - Men's Prayer Time 9:45 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - A.M.Worship Service 5:00 pm - Adult Choir Practice 6:00 pm - Evening Worship First Baptist Church Howe 100 E. Davis St., Howe, TX 903532-5504 Tuesday 7:00 pm - Bible Study Wednesday 5:30 pm - Kids Choir 6:30 pm - Team Kid 6:30 pm - Youth Ministry 6:30 pm - Adult Bible Fellowship Sunday 9:15 am - Bible Fellowship 10:30 am - Kids Church 10:30am - Worship Service

First United Methodist Church of Howe 810 N Denny St, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6718 Monday 9:30 am - Care Team Meeting 10:30 am - Pastor's Bible Study Tuesday 9:30 am - Women's Bible Study 11:30 am - Out and About with Pastor Zack 6:30 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 9:00 am - Wednesday Workers 6:30 pm - Jr.High and Sr. High Youth Saturday 9:00 am - Feed My Sheep (1st and 3rd Sat each month) Sunday 8:40 am - Fellowship and Donuts 9:00 am - Sunday School 10:00 am - Worship service 3:00 pm - Cub Scouts Howe Church of Christ 1205 N Collins Fwy, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6441 Wednesday 7:00 pm - Bible Classes (all ages) Sunday 9:00 am - Bible Classes (all ages) 10:00 am - Worship Service 5:00 pm - Worship Service New Beginning Fellowship 910 S Denny St, Howe, TX 75459 903-532-6828 Wednesday 7:00 pm - Radiate Youth 7:00 pm - Sanctuary of for prayer Sunday 9:30 am - Sunday School (kids, youth, women, men) 10:30 am - Worship Service 10:30 am - Kids Church

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Times are subject to change. Please check with each church for any possible changes

FreedomWorks Activists visit Sen. Ted Cruz’s Dallas Office and urge him to say no to drug price controls WASHINGTON, D.C. -FreedomWorks grassroots activists visited Sen. Ted Cruz (RTexas) Dallas office yesterday and made their case for why Congress must oppose socialized healthcare and in particular, price controls on prescription drugs.

FreedomWorks grassroots activists from Texas were in attendance and spoke with Sen. Cruz’s Dallas staff. This effort was part of an ongoing FreedomWorks nationwide campaign to fix patients, not prices and stop socialized medicine.

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why we paid a visit to Sen. Cruz’s Dallas office,” said Kathy Hartkopf, FreedomWorks’ Southeast Regional Grassroots Coordinator. “Our grassroots activists cannot abide Nancy Pelosi’s health care plan - which includes socialized price controls on prescription drugs. Instead of lowering costs, prescription drug price controls will lead to shortages and impede the development of lifesaving cures. FreedomWorks activists are restless in their fight to end government meddling in American’s health care, and we hope that Sen. Cruz will demonstrate the same vigor and oppose price controls back in Washington.”

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Youth football roundup Sub-varsity roundup The Howe 5th and 6th grade Bulldogs (3-5) upset the number two seed S&S (6-2) in Trenton Saturday. After the Howe defense shut down the Rams on the opening drive, Garrett Rodgers ran behind his offensive line gaining nine to 10 yards at a time dragging S&S defenders with him. On a called pass play Beaudy Kuykendall tucked it and scrambled into the endzone from 15 yards out.

Howe kicked it back and held S&S to one first down when Charles “Furball” Fuhr intercepted an S&S pass. The Dogs took a 6-0 lead into the half.

S&S broke it open for a touchdown on their first offensive play of the half. The Howe boys didn't quit however as on thefirst offensive play, Zach Ganow went right up the middle for 25 yards setting up a second big run by Rodgers to the endzone. Gavin Rodgers converted the PAT to give Howe a 13 -8 lead. Mariska Hathorn ended the ensuing S&S drive when she picked off her first interception for Howe. The defense held S&S for the remainder of the game and Howe came up with the upset win and will now advance to play Leonard (6-2) in the second round next Saturday.

The Howe K-2nd grade Bulldogs (7-1) advanced over the Bells Panthers (1-6) who forfeited.

Above: The Howe 5th/6th grade Bulldogs had extra motivation on Saturday from Coach Steve Simmons. Below: Coach Simmons congratulates the team as the spell it out in victory. Courtesy photos.

They will advance to play Blue Ridge next week at Collinsville’s high school field at 10:30 am.

The Howe 3rd and 4th grade Bulldogs were eliminated this week by Blue Ridge in a 6-0 contest.

Howe’s 8th grade offensive line sets a wall for quarterback Jacob Campbell and running back Cooper Jones.

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Pottsboro is not only good at the varsity level, but they displayed their system on Thursday as well.

Against the seventh grade, the Cardinals scored with 1:32 left in the first to take a 6-0 lead. A Howe fumble set up another score with 6:35 left in the second to make the score 14-0. Another Howe fumble set up another touchdown to make it 22-0 at the half. Another red score took place on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 30-0 for the final score.

ensuing kick back 78 yards for the score to make it 8-6. Pottsboro answered right back with a touchdown to increase the lead to 14-6 and yet another to make it 22-6.

However, the Bulldogs would fight back with a 54-yard touchdown pass from Jacob Campbell to Jones which made the score 2214. Jones again scored on a 55yard run to tie the game at 22-22.

The Cardinals answered right back to make it 28-22 and eventually added a late touchdown to bring the final score to 34-22.

Howe’s eighth grade also lost to Pottsboro where the Cardinals scored first on a 36-yard pass for an 8-0 lead. Cooper Jones ran the

Howe’s JV game was called in the second due to lightning. Pottsboro had a large lead of 27-0 at the time the game was called.

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Restaurant serving spicy Chinese noodles scheduled to open in December

Howe Intermediate Top Dogs

Hana’s Café Market soon to open in the building that was most recently Stark Lane Farms.

Howe Intermediate wants to congratulate our Top Dogs of the week: Bridgette Montgomery, Riken Cross, Jack Clement, Shannon Darling, Sophie Sutton, Gavin Snapp, Giselle Alejos, Chris Torres, Efren Galicia, Dylan Villagomez, Gabriel Perez, and Taylor Steedman.. Way to go!

Learn about your antiques and collectibles with Georgia Caraway I am continuing with columns about Halloween throughout the month as I have stated before that this holiday is one of my very favorites. Howe celebrates each year with Howe-lloween and for some notion I have chosen to dress as a witch each year. Last year for some weird reason I combined a vampire (pointy teeth) with the cape of Dracula’s wife, and the traditional black clothing and pointy hat and pale blood-stained face of the witch.

This combined persona did the trick and spooked several townsfolks. Including my sister, Marilyn, who was visiting from Pennsylvania. (looks like she inherited my teeth.)

So how did Halloween become the favorite time of year for witches? Halloween and witches seem to go hand-in-hand. It is said that witches would gather on the nights surrounding Halloween, arriving on broomsticks to celebrate a party hosted by the devil. And that witches could change into cats. Some people believed that cats were the spirits of the dead. And black cats were especially the embodiment of these evil spirits.

The original hideous image of witches—the old, ugly, hooknosed, haggard, pale to greenishfaced, cackling lady with long curved fingernails stirring her cauldron was likely a figment of the vivid imaginations of storytellers. Stories of witches stirring their bubbling brews in a large, black, iron cauldron likely stemmed from the pots that potions and poultices were made by the early healers to help the afflicted and sick. Folklore and legends about these folk healers tend to embrace incantations, amulets, spirit possession, medium intercessions with the dead, and various methods of sorcery to allevi-

ate suffering.

Most women dress up as sexy or good witches, but I find it a lot more fun to display my alter-ego.

But the good witch tugs at my conscience as well. Come to Howe-lloween October 26 in downtown Howe and to Howe Mercantile to see which witch will appear this year.

Downtown Howe has been celebrating Howe-lloween as a community event for the last couple of years on the Saturday before the official Halloween date. It is a great coming together of the community including downtown merchants, the churches’ trunk-or -treat participation, music, and vendors. And the KHB ChiliCookoff is an added spicy bonus.

Howe Mercantile is going to celebrate all day with a special storewide sale as well as a holiday market behind the store on the Cottonwood Creek Pavilion.

Several of our dealers will set up tables of bargains. Our event will start at 10:00 in the morning and go all day and during the Howelloween event on Haning Street.

Georgia Caraway owns and operates Howe Mercantile at 107-109 East Haning. SHOP LOCAL. LET US SHOW YOU HOWE.

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Howe TX 75459 facebook.com/Howe-Mercantile1639767196252428/ (817) 313-2168 georgiacaraway@aol.com AUCTION Wolfe Pack Trading 212 E Marshall Van Alstyne TX 75495 wolfepackauctions.com 903-712-4666 dwolfe525@gmail.com AUTO Bob Utter Ford 2525 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 bobutterford.net 903-892-3555 BANKING Independent Bank 100 South Denny Howe TX 75459 independent-bank.com (903) 532-5521 aanderson@ibtx.com

Howe Enterprise P.O. Box 595 Howe TX 75459 howeenterprise.com 903-339-0100 news@howeenterprise.com AGRICULTURE Norman Farms 4871 Mackey Rd Howe TX 75459 903-815-5545 ajnorm4@aol.com Renfro Farms 1589 Harrell Rd Howe TX 75459 renfrofarms@gmail.com ANTIQUES

Clean Stripe 909 E. FM 902 Howe TX 75459 http://www.cleanstripe.com 254-640-9431 john@cleanstripe.com J-Talk Services, Melida Ailshire P.O. Box 91593 Sherman TX 75091 903-814-8347 jtalk1@mac.com LegalShield 1548 Timbercreek Dr. Howe TX 75459 http://JLALEXANDER. WeAreLegalshield.com 214-549-4474 jlalexander@ legalshieldassociates.com) CHILDCARE The School Zone Academy 105 Doyle Street Howe TX 75459 theschoolzoneacademy.com 903-532-9663 haleenparrish@yahoo.com

Legend Bank 1700 N. Travis, Suite E Sherman TX 75092 legend-bank.com 903-640-5407 matt.brown@legend-bank.com lindsey.reynolds@ legend-bank.com

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First United Bank 2011 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 firstunitedbank.com 903-813-5760 sarah.whitt@firstunitedbank.com

First Baptist Church Howe 100 W. Davis Howe TX 75459 http://www.fbchowe.org/ 903-532-5504 info@fbchowe.org

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Creekview Creative Howe TX 75459 creekviewcreative.com 903-357-3143 info@creekviewcreative.com Provider Business Partners 106 W. Young St. Howe TX 75459 providerbusinesspartners.com 903-487-2248 sharla@ providerbusinesspartners.com

Howe Mercantile 107 E. Haning St

(903) 532-1040 amanda.garner@howecpa.com

Bethel Baptist Church 905 Ponderosa Rd, P.O. Box 458 Howe TX 75459 bethelbaptisthowe.com 903-532-6032

First United Methodist Church Howe 810 North Denny Howe TX 75459 (903) 532-6718 zack@fumchowe.org New Beginning Fellowship 910 S. Denny St, PO Box 295 Howe TX 75459 http://www.nbfhowe.com/ (903) 532-6828 wallace@nbfhowe.com CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING SERVICVES

Sheep Boutique 114 N. Main St. P.O. Box 822 Van Alstyne TX 75495 http://sheepboutique.com/ 214-325-0015 info@sheepboutique.com

Jim Jackson Electrical Services, Inc. 1401 Silo Road Suite 400 Bonham TX 75418 www.jacksonelec.com/ 1-855-522-5353 info@jacksonelec.com

Smith-Garner, PC 609 N. Denny St., P.O. Box 1019 Howe TX 75459 http://www.howecpa.com/

TLD Design Consulting LLC 103 E. Haning St. Howe TX 75459 http://www.tld -dc.com/ 903-436-4601

tdefrange@tldconsulting.net American Efficiency Solutions 2917 Wolf Front Rd Van Alstyne TX 75495 americanefficiency solutions.com/ 214-284-6309 mike@aes-llc.net DENTAL Howe Family Dentistry 100 S. Collins Freeway, PO Box 960 Howe TX 75459 howefamilydentistry.com 903.532.5545 EDUCATION Howe Community Library 315 S. Collins Freeway Howe TX 75459 www.howeisd.net/Page/83 903-745-4050 atchison.melissa@howeisd.net Howe Independent School District 105 W. Tutt St. Howe TX 75459 howeisd.net/ (903) 745-4000 ENTERTAINMENT Twisted Balloons & Magic 1174 Dicken Rd. Howe TX 75459 903-815-6093 bentleym6144@gmail.com FUNERAL HOME Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory 637 W. Van Alstyne Parkway Van Alstyne TX 75495 scogginsfuneralhome.com 903-482-5225 tommywscoggins@hotmail.com GOVERNMENT Rita Noel, Justice of the Peace P.O. Box 672 Howe TX 75459 903-821-0018 ritanoel169@yahoo.com HAIR SALON Girls Next Door 102 S. Collins Frwy Howe TX 75459 (903) 532-0526 HEALTH AND FITNESS LZfit (personal training) Lauren Zepeda (972-489-4246 Lauren_zepeda@yahoo.com Facebook page Laurenzepedafitness HEALTHCARE Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health 8001 S. U.S. Highway 75 Sherman TX 75090 angelsofcare.com 903-532-1400 jriggs@angelsofcare.com

Bee Square Body Care 26 Williams Trail Howe TX 75459 http://beesquarebodycare.com/ 903-819-0192 Godisgood1@hotmail.com HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Baker A/C & Heating, Inc. 215 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 903-532-6225 bakerac.mark@yahoo.com HOUSING Bainbrook Apartments 511 S. Collins Fwy Howe, TX 75459 (469) 712-4082 bainbrook75459.com Pradera Manufactured Home Park 709 N. Collins Freeway Howe TX 75459 http://praderamhp.com (903) 532-0014 felix@havenparkmgmt.com M&M Properties 901 N. Denny St Howe TX 75459 903-815-9223 marvincurtis2@gmail.com INSURANCE David Morgan Insurance 255 E. Jefferson St, P.O. Box 2105 Van Alstyne TX 75495 http://farmersagent.com/ dmorgan1 903-482-4063 dmorgan1@farmersagent.com Ed Meacham, State Farm 2624 Loy Lake Rd., Suite B Sherman TX 75090 https://www.statefarm.com/ agent/US/TX/Sherman/EdMeacham-3TGY5753JAK 903-892-3923 ed@mredinsurance.com Kathy McGarry, Mayo Agency 215 S Ray Roberts Pkwy, P.O. Box 519 Tioga TX 76271 940-437-2378 kathy.mayoagency@gmail.com Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Darren Foster – Agent 1363 S Waco St Van Alstyne TX 75495 https://www.txfbins.com/ insurance/agent/grayson/ 32707/darrenfoster 903-436-2470 dfoster@txfb-ins.com Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, Loretta Anderson – Agent

1363 S Waco St Van Alstyne TX 75495 https://www.txfb -ins.com/ insurance/agent/grayson/ 23242/lorettaanderson 903-819-1041 landerson@txfb-ins.com Aflac Agent Chyna Vincent 1671 Taylor Rd Dorchester TX 75459 940-641-1714 chynakv@live.com INTERNET TekWav 223 N. Walnut St. Sherman TX 75090 http://www.tekwav.com 903-375-9787 jj@tekwav.com NON-PROFIT Goodwill Industries of Northeast Texas 2206 E. Lamar St. Sherman, TX 75090 goodwillnorthtexas.org spierce@goodwillnorthtexas.org PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE Servpro of Sherman/Denison PO Box 1851 Sherman TX 75091 ervproshermandenison.com/ 903-893-7166 belinda.servpro8117@gmail.com PHOTOGRAPHY Melissa Millsap Photography melissa.millsapphotography @gmail.com

PLUMBING Skinner Plumbing Supply 200 S. Denny St. Howe TX 75459 (903) 532-0034 skinnersupply@yahoo.com Torque Plumbing 102 S. Collins Frwy Howe TX 75459 (972) 658-1515 torquemayes@yahoo.com PUBLIC UTILITIES Atmos Energy 5111 Blue Flame Rd. Sherman TX 75090 http://www.atmosenergy.com/ 1-888-286-6700 (Main) 1-866-322-8667 Natural Gas Emergency Jan.Rugg@atmosenergy.com Billy’s Trash Service 800 S. Andrews Sherman TX 75090 903-814-9070 jeffstanley@cableone.net Grayson -Collin Electric Cooperative, Inc. P.O. Box 548 Van Alstyne TX 75495 www.grayson-collin.coop 903-482-7100 mmcginnis@gcec.net Cavender Home Theater DISH 6202 Texoma Parkway Sherman TX 75090 http://www.cavendertv.com/ 903-892-3499 chris@cavenderht.com REAL ESTATE

Bill French Properties 315 N Travis Suite B-3 Sherman TX 75090 billfrenchproperties.com 903-893-BILL (2455) bill@billfrenchproperties.com Sheryl Bentley, Ebby Halliday REALTORS 3445 FM 1417 N Sherman TX 75092 http://www.ebby.com/agents_ offices/find_agent/info/ sherylbentley (903) 821-7653 sherylbentley@ebby.com The Uselton Group 382 Eagle Point Rd Van Alstyne TX 75495 theuseltongroup.com 469-525-7281 kim@theuseltongroup.com

The following information is required to add a telephone number into the "CodeRED" database: first and last name; address (physical address, no P.O. boxes); city; state; Zip Code; and primary phone number. The system works with cellular phones but requires a valid street address. When entering information, please fill out all of the screens because the newest data entered will replace the old data. Sign up by visiting http:// www.co.grayson.tx.us/page/oem.cred

2019-20 Local taxation State Sales Tax General Revenue Sales Tax Ad valorem reduction Sales Tax Economic Development (Type B) Sales Tax Total

6.25 % 1.00 % 0.50 % 0.50 % 8.25 %

City of Howe Tax Rate Howe I.S.D Tax Rate Grayson County Tax Rate Grayson County Junior College Tax Rate Total (per $100 valuation)

$0.57 $1.43 $0.42 $0.17 $2.59

City of Howe Budget

$3,788,977

903-532-7867 amanda.garner@howecpa.com

Abby’s Restaurant 110 E. Haning St Howe TX 75459 abbys-restaurant.com/ 903-487-8860 abbysrestaurant@yahoo.com

TOWING

Palio’s Pizza Cafe 303 W. Haning St. Howe TX 75459 https://www.palioshowe.com/ 903-532-0390 paliospizza@att.net ROOFING HIT Exteriors, LLC Howe, TX 75459 972-977-1523 sergio@hitexteriors.com

Vincent Realty Group 324 Meadows Estate St., P.O. Box 756 Tom Bean TX 75489 vincentrealtygroup.com/ 903-870-8528 benvincent@cableone.net

Adams Automotive & Towing 85 Redden Rd Van Alstyne TX 75495 adamsautotow.com 903-482-5784 Pristine Towing & Roadside Assistance 135 Hodgins Rd. P.O. Box 1672 Van Alstyne TX 75495 (903) 814-8064 VIDEO Summit Media Service PO.O. Box 1197 Howe, TX 75459 www.summitmediaservice.co m 214-843-1495 WINERY Homestead Winery 220 W. Main St. Denison TX 75020 homesteadwinery.com/ 903-464-0030 sammeanslump@gmail.com

Michael Taylor – Keller Williams Realty P.O. Box 575 Howe TX 75459 mtaylor@kw.com RESTAURANTS El Patio Escondido Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 495 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, P.O. Box 637 Van Alstyne TX 75495

STORAGE Howe Mini-Storage 609 N. Denny St. Howe TX 75459

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City of Howe SECONDS COUNT IN AN EMERGENCY! That's why the City of Howe has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone all or targeted areas in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action (such as a boilwater notice, missing child or evacuation notices). The system is capable of dialing 60,000 phone numbers per hour. It then delivers a pre-recorded message describing the situations to a live person or an answering machine in the affected area possibly including instructions requiring action on the part of the recipient. Once the situation is remedied, another call will be placed to the area signaling that the issue has been addressed and that normal activities can be resumed.

elpatioescondido.com 903-482-5538 williampacheco519@yahoo.com

City Hall 116 E. Haning St., 903-532-5571 Mayor: Jeff Stanley City Administrator: Joe Shephard City Secretary: Joy Stevens Utility Billing and Municipal Court 116 E. Haning St. 903-532-5571 Utility Clerk: Beccy Roberts Court Clerk: Kerri Cheatham (After hours night drop available) Public Works 317 S. Hughes St. Public Works Director: David Wortham Code Enforcement 317 S. Hughes St. Code Enforcement Officer: Bert Dowlen

2019 City of Howe Water, Sewer, Refuse collection rates - one bill $27.15 $7.45 $8.35 $9.30 $9.90 $33.60 $5.25

Howe Fire Department 118 E. Haning 903-532-6888 (nonemergency) Fire Chief: Robert Maniet

$13.35 $1.10

Howe Police Department 700 W. Haning St. 903-532-9971 (non-emergency) Dispatch 903813-4411 Police Chief: Carl Hudman Police Sergeant: Keith Milks Economic Development

$27.15 $33.60 $13.35 $1.10 $75.20

101 E. Haning St. 903-532-6080 EDC Director: Monte Walker City Council meets third Tuesday at 700 W. Haning St. at 6 pm.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meets third Monday as needed Howe Community Facilities Development Corporation Meets as needed For more information visit the city website www.cityofhowe.org

$56.95 $54.60 $13.35 $1.10 $126.00 $98.70 $80.85 $13.35 $1.10 $194.00

WATER Base per 1,000 next 4,000 per 1,000 next 20,000 per 1,000 next 20,000 per 1,000 all over 45,000 SEWER Base per additional metered 1,000 gallons TRASH (solid waste) Base Tax MINIMUM BILL Water Sewer Trash Tax Total 5,000 gallons usage Water Sewer Trash Tax Total 10,000 gallons usage Water Sewer Trash Tax Total

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End public hearing public hearing the Howe city council will enter into a public hearing to consider ordinance no. 769, an ordinance regulating residential dwelling requirements. Ordinance no. 769 an ordinance of the city council of the city of Howe, Texas, regulating residential dwelling inspections for

single-family or duplex dwellings and requiring a certificate of occupancy; requiring plumbing inspections for connection, transfer or reconnection of water accounts; establishing standards and procedures; providing for a penalty not to exceed the sum of five hundred and no/100 dollars ($500.00) for each offense and a separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on

which a violation occurs or continues; providing for other enforcement proceedings; providing a repealer clause; providing a severability clause; providing for publication; providing for an effective date as the date of publication as required by law; and finding and determining that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open as required by law.

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Texas History Minute

Ken Bridges

The recent report that University of Texas engineering professor Dr. John B. Goodenough, along with Stanley Whittingham of New York and Akira Yoshino of Japan, has

been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry for the development of lithium-ion batteries has excited Texans and science fans alike. However, he is not the first Texan to receive the Nobel Prize.

Previous Texas Nobel Laureates include Dr. Alfred Gilman for his breakthroughs in cancer research, Jack Kilby for his development of the integrated circuit. But only one Texan has won the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Norman Borlaug. Borlaug’s 1970 award recognized work that continues to save lives today.

Norman Ernest Borlaug was born in northern Iowa in 1914, the eldest of four children. He spent his youth working on the family farm and attending a one-room public school. He enjoyed sports and participated in his high school’s wrestling, baseball, and football teams.

Encouraged by his family to continue his education, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota in 1933.

The Great Depression had hit the country hard by this point, and it was difficult for Borlaug to finance his education. Grants through the National Youth Administration helped somewhat. He also worked as a waiter. He had to briefly drop out on a few occasions. In 1935, he went to work for the Civilian Conservation Corps, working on forestry projects at various locations around the country. Here he saw in his co-workers how badly the Depression was hitting many families, seeing Americans suffering from malnutrition and on the edge of starvation until CCC employment and the program’s free room and board allowed them to recover their health.

He graduated with a degree in forestry in 1937. At the end of his senior year, he heard a lecture about cross-breeding projects that allowed new strains of crops to resist certain devastating diseases.

Inspired by these advances, he began studying plant pathology and genetics, earning a masters degree in 1940. He went on to complete his doctorate in 1942.

He had been working in an agricultural chemical lab at the beginning of World War II when Mexico and the United States embarked on the Cooperative Mexican Agricultural Program. Borlaug was recruited as a field researcher to develop more productive types of wheat to overcome serious crop shortages in Mexico. Mexico had to import most of its wheat in 1940. By com-

bining local types of wheat with such strains as Japanese dwarf wheat, they were able to triple wheat yields. Thanks to Borlaug's research, Mexico turned that around and became food selfsufficient by 1956.

Borlaug traveled across Latin America, repeating similar experiments and seeing crop yields steadily rise. Increasing food supplies meant survival for farmers, improved health with proper nutrition, and reductions in poverty. In the early 1960s, he traveled to India and Pakistan to test his new wheat hybrids, and the results were just as promising. Between 1965 and 1970, wheat production doubled across South Asia, rescuing many areas from famine. As a result, the waves of famines across the Third World and the unrest associated with extreme poverty and extreme hunger that was feared by many scientists and officials never happened. Borlaug quietly wrote his academic papers on his results, building an increasing group of admirers among scientists and agricultural officials in the process.

Because of his efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. In a time of devastating wars, crippling famines, and natural disasters around the globe, Borlaug’s work increasing global food supplies was a source of hope for the world.

Borlaug, however, was always very modest about his work in spite of the respect of fellow scientists that grew over the decades.

Daughter Jeanie Laube knew so little about what her father did that she was stunned when she heard the news of the Nobel Prize, she recounted in a 2002 interview.

Borlaug himself initially thought the news was some kind of practical joke.

President Jimmy Carter awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977. In 1999, Texas A&M University named its Center for Southern Agriculture after Borlaug. His childhood home and school are now historic sites.

In the early 1980s, he moved to the Dallas area but began teaching agriculture at Texas A&M University in 1984 and continued to travel around the extensively even into his nineties. Borlaug died in a Dallas hospital in 2009 at age 95. He was hailed for his work in the years afterward.

Some scientists have estimated that more than a billion lives have been saved because of Borlaug’s work.

To have touched so many lives and kept them safe from the horrors of famine is perhaps is perhaps the ultimate testament to a life welllived.

Dr. Bridges is a Texas native, writer, and history professor. He can be reached at drkenbridges@gmail.com.

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Convictions and considerations

Dr. Billy Holland

As just another messenger for God’s kingdom, I’m eternally grateful for the privilege to serve Him. We are living in an hour where the window of His grace is open and there is

much to do before Christ returns.

Basically, the intent of my writings is intended to inspire the reader to fill their lamps with oil and prepare their wedding gowns.

This is another way of saying that I want people to know the Lord.

How many individuals consider Christ as their first love and are filled with anticipation and excitement to meet Him in person?

I’m not trying to imply that I understand any more than anyone else, in fact, the more I learn, the more I realize I do not know. I’m just simply convinced that everyone has the opportunity to walk by faith in Jesus if they so choose. One of the greatest revelations I’m still trying to comprehend is that anyone can live as close to the Almighty as they want. The question is, “How close do we want to be?” Actually, this is answered every moment by our own free-will.

There have been times in my life when being a messenger was discouraging as it seemed that very few were interested. However, in these difficult times, the Lord has always graciously rekindled the joy and excitement in my heart and strengthened my spirit to continue pressing forward. On many occasions, He has spoken to me in the middle of the night and I have awakened to write down the insight He wanted me to know. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “We do not write because we want to say something, we write because we have something to say,” as, truly, there is a huge difference between our thoughts and what God wants us to relay.

His Majesty’s order of communication is designed through carefully arranged divine appointments because God always has a plan and knows what it will take to accomplish it. We Love God and accept the calling of a sower to spread His seeds of holy truth.

Without a burden for lost souls we will not have an urgency to pray or care about evangelism.

“Jesus spoke unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, do you love me? And he said unto him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said unto him, Feed my sheep” John 21:17.

I’ve been reminded lately that we are accountable for what we believe. Some will say, “Of course we care what God thinks and what He wants,” which leads us to another question: “How much do we care?” In Luke chapter 12, Jesus tells a story about a landowner who is planning a long journey and leaves one of his most trusted servants in charge of his affairs while he is away. The owner returns unexpectedly and is very displeased to find the servant has neglected his work, was intoxicated and had even abused some of the other servants. The punishment was decided according to what the servant knew along with his actions, as verse 48 relays so eloquently: “For to whomsoever much is given, of him much will be required.”

Likewise, as we discover what God wants us to be, we are faced with deciding how far we will go and how much we will do. True, it’s not a popular subject, but every person will be held responsible for what they comprehended, accepted or refused.

As we search for God’s desires and seek the meaning and purpose of our lives, we will find the Lord waiting and willing to teach and lead us into His infinite wisdom and understanding. We have heard the old saying, “We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.” This indicates that our personal views have much to do with our perception, interpretation, and decisions.

These opinions, even when very sincere, mean very little because in reality, we can be sincerely wrong. God is perfect wisdom and when it comes to serving Him, it will take a relentless commitment and perseverance as we can only embrace His absolute truth according to the level we are willing to obey Him. Today let us be encouraged as we

consider that, “Anybody can, everybody won’t, but somebody will.”

An excerpt from the new book, “Convictions and Considerations

– Encouraging Stories for the Soul.” Discover more at: billyhollandministries.com

Verse of the week “…I lead a life worthy of my calling, for I have been CALLED BY GOD. I am ALWAYS humble and gentle. I am patient with others by making allowances for others’ faults because of my love.”

—Ephesians 4:1-2 (NLT)

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Should I get a new credit card?

Taylor Kovar

Hi Taylor - I just finished paying off my student loans and I’m wondering if I should get a new credit card to reflect my improved credit score. Does that

kind of thing matter? Are the benefits significant? - Shaundra Hey Shaundra - Yes and YES. A better card with a higher limit can improve your credit even further, and the benefits offered by banks to people with good credit are usually much better than what one can get with poor or fair credit.

For starters, you should have access to lower APRs with your approved credit score. I don’t want you carrying a balance from month to month, but it’s always nice to have lower interest rates in case you do get caught with some outstanding charges on your card.

A lot of cards will offer 0% APR on balance transfers as well, in case you have some debt that’s lingering.

Most fun will be access to useful perks. If you look good on paper, you can be trusted with the fanciest cards that bring in the fanciest rewards. Earn tons of miles and use swanky private lounges when you go to the airport; get a handful of cashback when you go to restaurants or pay for gas; apply for a card that links with your favorite airline or hotel to ensure your spending turns into rewards you can use.

Many of the best credit cards don’t really work unless you do a modest amount of spending, so you can’t expect to get much of a bonus if you don’t swipe regularly. That’s why it’s worth researching the cards that offer bonus points for certain types of spending. Some are better for

business owners and frequent flyers, others work well for parents who have big families and spend lots of money on groceries each month. Some cards let you pick the benefits you’ll get the most out of, which is an appealing perk. There’s a post at GoFarWithKovar.com that details 10 of the best cards for people with good credit, so that’s worth checking out if you’re in the early stages of your search.

Whatever you choose, don’t get too excited by the rewards. It’s nice to get a kickback for your everyday purchases, just don’t lose sight of the fact that you have to spend money in order to get these bonuses. If you work too hard to earn airline miles, you’ll quickly be back in debt and watching your credit score take a turn for the worse.

As long as you already use a credit card, it ought to be a good one. Start doing some research and find something that brings in useful rewards and reflects the excellent credit score you’ve earned, Shaundra!

Taylor Kovar, CEO of Kovar Capital. Read more about Taylor at GoFarWithKovar.com

Disclaimer: Information presented is for educational purposes only and is not an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.

Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. To submit a question to be answered in this column, please send it via email to Question@GoFarWithKovar.com, or via USPS to Taylor Kovar, 415 S

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ware as proof of their efforts. The first performance was a normal Friday night half time, but Saturday brought two different competitive events. The new McKinney ISD Stadium was the site for the McKinney Marching Invitational where Howe marched at 11 a.m. Following that performance, the band immediately boarded the buses and headed to Ponder for a 3:15 prelims performance. That performance advanced them to the finals of the Ponder Marching Classic where they performed again at 8:15. The band took home the Best in Class 3A trophy and finished 4th overall—just

five tenths of a point behind 4A Benbrook High School. Class 4A Krum, Farmersville and Aubrey took 1st, 2nd and 5th in that contest. The Howe band later learned that they had a trophy waiting for them in McKinney for finishing 2nd in 3A at the MMI. While some might not understand the purpose for competing in two contests in one day, band director Angie Liss explained, “My goal is to always get two competitive runs in on a Saturday. We know that’s almost impossible to get that at the MMI given we’re competing against 5A and 6A bands. But McKinney is the site for our UIL Region contest so it’s good to get a run in at that stadium. Once we

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Living with children

John Rose-

I have good news for parents: You do not need more than a few tools in your disciplinary tool-bag.

One especially valuable tool, one that belongs in every modern home, is the

“Doctor.” The Doctor is akin to a genie – an invisible parenting sprite, so to speak – whom you invite to take up residence in your home. But it’s not like inviting your cousin to come live with you because the Doctor takes up no room, consumes nothing, makes no mess, and moves on within a few weeks.

You can invoke the Doctor’s paranormal powers concerning a broad range of parenting problems including tantrums, disobedience, compulsive nose-picking, even refusing to eat. So, for example, you can tell a, say, fiveyear-old who is throwing frequent tantrums because you will not customize her life precisely to her liking, “I spoke to the Doctor today about your tantrums; you know, your screaming fits. He tells me that children your age who throw lots of screaming fits aren’t getting enough sleep and told me that if you throw a screaming or even a yelling or crying fit, you have to go to bed immediately after we eat supper so you can catch up on your sleep. He also said that if you have a fit after supper, you have to go to bed right away.”

The five-year-old female child in question is a real person. She lives with her parents in a small midwestern town where she was, until recently, developing quite the reputation for explosive tantrums that were even occurring in restaurants, stores, and other public places. She went to bed right after supper every night for six nights. Then she went to bed early five nights out of the next ten.

Then she stopped throwing tantrums. Several weeks later, she told her mother that she felt a lot better now that she wasn’t having screaming fits all the time. Duh! get that out of the way, we can get to Ponder and work for a performance under the lights in the finals. It’s a long weekend but it’s worth it. I’m super proud of the kids and all four of their perfor-

Or, take the case of the six-yearold boy whose parents had spent tens of thousands of dollars on various forms of “feeding therapy” – which consists, as best I can tell, of cajoling, bribing, and exclaiming “Good job!” whenever said child touches his lips with a new food morsel – including a stint in-residence at a well-known feeding therapy institute in the Midwest. Yes, the parents picked up and moved 1500 miles so their food-averse child could have nothing but the best. After eight weeks of intensive midwestern feeding therapy, the child’s food repertoire had gone from three to five.

After a 90-minute discussion with me, the parents told their son about the Doctor – a new Doctor, mind you, one they’d never seen before – and his revolutionary finding that children who refuse to eat what is put in front of them (from that point on, said defiant boy’s plate featured the same foods everyone else in the family had on their plates)…yes, you guessed it…aren’t getting enough sleep! Within a week, the child was eating what his parents and siblings were eating. He continued to complain about not liking what his parents fixed, but when he did, they simply said, “You must be feeling tired” and he ate.

The Doctor’s ground-breaking therapy cured a nine-year-old who enjoyed calling his single mother names and completely ignored her when she gave an instruction. The Doctor was able to determine that – all together now: THE BOY WASN’T GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP! Only two weeks of treatment was required to cure what a psychologist had said was a case of oppositional-defiant and attention-deficit disorders.

Turns out, the boy was just a sleepy little brat.

Family psychologist John Rosemond: johnrosemond.com, parentguru.com.

John Rosemond has worked with families, children, and parents since 1971 in the field of family psychology. In 1971, John earned his masters in psychology from Western Illinois University and was elected to the Phi Kappa mances this weekend.”

The band will march in the UIL Region 25 Marching Contest next Saturday at 5 pm at the McKinney ISD stadium.

The Pride of Howe at the moment of being announced for their finals performance. Courtesy photo.

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