Lakelander and Tacklebox May 3, 2023

Food bank open in Laguna Park

The monthly distribution by the Laguna Park Mobile Food Pantry, provided by the Tarrant Area Food Bank, will be held Saturday, May 6, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. or until food runs out, whichever comes first. It will be at Wings of Faith Christian Fellowship, located at 140 CR 1700 in Laguna Park. The pantry is free to anyone who needs food, and there is no restriction as to address.

Spring Fest set at local church

King Memorial Methodist Church in Whitney will hold its annual Spring Fest rummage sale Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The church thrift store will also be open Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. See ad on page 5.

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Birthdays

Happy birthday to Jenny Redding on May 5, Dean Stovall on May 6, Denise Burleson on May 7, and Gail Knutson and Steve Mullens on May 8. Love, Our Savior Lutheran Church.

As a child, Jeannetta Green moved from Post to Hill County. She lived in Hillsboro until 2016, when she moved to Whitney to be with her husband, Joe Rapp. Jeannetta believes that Lake Whitney is the best place for sunsets on the lake, and she loves seeing someone she knows everywhere she goes. Jeannetta, who owns two local businesses, has been a licensed massage therapist and owner of Gallery Massage since 2009, where she relieves people's aches, pain and stress. Jeannetta is also an independent medicare agent. She opened Hillsboro Senior Solutions in March, where she assists people turning 65 with enrolling in the Medicare program and provides them access to Medicare supplements. In her free time, Jeanetta competes with her husband in couples bass tournaments. She also enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with her friends and family. Jeannetta and Joe have five children, seven grandchildren, four great-granddaughters and a "fur baby named Hunter."

Election

Saturday for City of Whitney, Whitney ISD

Whitney voters will decide their next mayor and two school board seats in an election scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Voters in Covington and Blum will also have decisions to make on election day.

For Whitney city and school voters, election day voting will be conducted from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San Jacinto Street.

For those who prefer to vote

ahead of election day, early voting is scheduled in the same location Tuesday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

City voters will choose between Jerry Barker or Janice Sanders for mayor.

Barker has been serving as mayor since he was appointed by the City Council in July of last year, after Brad Slaten resigned while Barker was a council member serving as mayor pro tem. Sanders, who serves as

Spring storms roll through area

executive director of the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce, is challenging him for the seat.

Whitney ISD has three candidates seeking two available school board spots. A.J. Marino, who was recently appointed to fill Lyle Eubank's unexpired term, filed to continue serving, and Nicole Corson and Larry Farmer also filed as candidates.

The City of Covington will fill a City Council seat with incumbent Jessica Utter and

April Bradshaw seeking seat three.

Election day voting will be at the Covington Church of Christ Annex, located at 116 North Barron Street, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

The City of Blum will need an election to select a mayor, as incumbent Chryle Hackler will be challenged by Matthew Cisneros.

Blum ISD will hold an election after five individuals filed for three spots on the school board. Incumbents James

Koonsman, Steve Gant and Denver Vardeman are seeking re-election, and Ernest Clark and Charles Whitfill are also running for a board seat. Steve Stone also filed to fill an unexpired term on the board.

Election day voting in Blum will be at the Blum Community Center, located at 105 Avenue C, from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.

See next week's edition of The Lakelander for election results, or follow us on Facebook for election night updates.

County moves forward with radio project

The Hill County Commissioners Court discussed unexpected radio system expenses last week as work continues to improve emergency communications in the county. The court also scheduled a public hearing on the creation of a reinvestment zone for a solar company and reviewed other county business during the regular meeting held Tuesday, April 25.

In January, commissioners discussed radio coverage issues in the Blum area and approved adding the county’s radio equipment to Oncor’s existing tower in the area. The decision was made after considering the expense and length of time it would take for the county to construct its own tower.

The latest of several recent rounds of severe spring storms that have rolled through our area caused flooding issues Wednesday evening, April 26. The system brought a heavy downpour of rain that fell in a short period of time and required emergency personnel to respond for traffic control as water covered local roadways. Pictured above, two adults in a vehicle that hydroplaned in the 1400 block of HCR 2124 Loop had to be assisted after the car left the roadway and the occupants were stuck inside with water entering the vehicle. As severe weather season continues, residents are reminded that Hill County Emergency Management has an emergency notification system that provides alerts when severe weather or other emergencies threaten the area. Visit www.hilloem.com or call 254-582-2023 to sign up.

Foreign Trade Zone approved for Hill County

Hill County Judge Justin Lewis has been notified that the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) sought for Hill County and all of its incorporated cities has been approved at the federal level.

The United States Department of Commerce Foreign Trade Zones Board In Washington, D.C. had the final say on the application.

The Hillsboro City Council and Hill County Commissioners Court passed resolutions last August in support of the FTZ.

The zone was sought by local trucking firm Frontier Support

Logistics (FSL) and its owners Rick Cook and Finn Jensen.

The application first went to the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Board, which coordinates and approves FTZ applications in North Central Texas before they are sent to the nation’s capital for review.

An FTZ is a secure area under U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBD) supervision. They are the United States' version of what are known internationally as freetrade zones.

Foreign and domestic mer-

Wildcats headed to state

chandise may be moved in zones for operations not otherwise prohibited by law, including storage, exhibition, assembly, manufacturing and processing.

Under zone procedures, duty and federal excise tax, if applicable, are not paid until merchandise is transferred from the zone for domestic consumption. Goods may be exported from the zone.

FSL contracted with William M. Methenitis with the firm of Ernst and Young, and it is his task now to get FSL’s

operation up to speed on all federal regulations.

FSL's effort to establish the FTZ comes after the company has seen rapid growth since 2018, when it began in Cook's house with four people working in a 10'x8' building. That building now serves as the maintenance shop office for FSL.

By the end of FSL's first year, it had expanded from eight trucks to 18 and operated out of a 15'x15' building, which is now used at its second lot, with six see ZONE on page 6

Hill County Emergency Management Radio Administrator Chris Jackson told the court that it has now been discovered that modifications will be needed to the Oncor tower to accommodate the equipment. Jackson said that due to restrictions on the Oncor property, the county can only use certain vendors for its equipment, and the county’s current provider, Nextlink, is not a vendor that is allowed on the property. He reported that a verbal agreement has been reached with Oncor to have one of the company’s vendors install the Nextlink microwave equipment, which would cost $9,775. The cost of two microwaves for the tower comes to $16,200, and the structural analysis quote from Oncor was $15,800. Jackson said that another requested expenditure in -

at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin Thursday, May 11.

Several Whitney High School athletes are headed to

state after competing at the Region III 3A Track and Field Championship in Hewitt April 28-29. Boys

advancing to

the state meet pictured (l-r)

are

regional long jump champion Jordan Johnson and the 400m relay champion team of Jairdyn Anderson, Tristen Wilson, Marcus Wilson

and

Duan Johnson. Marcus Wilson also qualified in the 300m hurdles. Jaycee Green, right, will be representing Whitney as the Region III 3A champion in shot put. The State Track and Field Championship will be held

WHS baseball team prepares for playo s

The Whitney High School varsity baseball team finished the regular season with a 12-12-1 record and a 4-6 district record for a fourth-place finish. The Wildcats will begin their playoff push in the bi-district round with a best-of-three series. As of press time, the first game in the series was set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, in Malakoff. The series was set to move to Whitney for a double header Saturday, May 6, with game two starting at 2 p.m. Game three, if necessary, will be 30 minutes after game two. Ticket prices will be $5 for adults and $3 for students, with district passes being accepted. The Wildcats have been led offensively by seniors Cade Baker and Kannon Watson. As a team, Whitney has stolen 102 bases for the season, while only being thrown out 14 times. Head Coach Michael Villarreal said, "This year's team has some youth to it, which bodes well for the future. For the immediate grind, junior Layton Rocha has stepped up after some injuries to play a solid outfield. A slew of sophomores have seen their share of action: Dalton Neagle, Gunner Peacock, Mason Seely, Cooper Haygood and Cade Haygood. Cohen Aguirre, Hagan Landrum, along with juniors Josh Gomez and Peyton Gauer have also seen action." On the mound, the team is led by senior Colby Estill, who has a 5-4 record and a 2.43 ERA. Kaden Auten, Mason Seely, Cooper Haygood, Josh Gomez, Peyton Gauer and Colson Pruner have all seen mound time throughout the year as well. Team members and coaches pictured are (l to r): front row - Coach Villarreal, Landrum, Estill, Kannon Watson, Damarion Johnson, Neagle, Gauer, Cade Haygood, Layton Rocha, Auten and Coach Randy Loggins; back row - Zachary Watson, Seely, Pruner, Haygood, Baker, Aguirre, Gomez, Peacock, Eli Headley, Anderson Franklin and Coach Dillon Hightower.

Peoria teen places at junior olympics in air rifle contest

Camryn Camp, a 17-year-old from Peoria, finished in second place at the USA National Junior Olympic Championships in Women's Air Rifle Saturday, April 15.

Camp earned her silver medal at the Olympic and Para Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Her shooting performance secured her a spot in the Junior World Championships, which will be held July 14-18 in Changwon, Korea.

In Korea, Camp will compete against top shooters from all over the world, who are ages 21 and under.

In November 2022, Camp brought home multiple accolades from Cairo, Egypt, where she competed in the 2022 World Championship for Rifle and Pistol.

Individually, she ranked 18th in the world in Junior Women’s Air Rifle, and with a teammate, Camp finished in fourth place in Junior Mixed Team Air Rifle. Camp is a part of the Hill County 4-H Shooting program,

Lady 'Cats wrap up season with playo appearance

Hill Country Shooting Sports of Kerrville and the Civilian Marksmanship Program. She started shooting competitively when she was nine years old and has since advanced to the national and global level multiple times.

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Sports open to members

Youth who enjoy the outdoors, shooting or archery are invited to join 4-H Shooting Sports. The program is for young people from eight to 18 and teaches firearm safety and responsibility, all in a safe and fun competitive environment.

Shooting Sports offers many disciplines, including rifle, pistol, shotgun, archery and muzzle loading.

Club meetings are held at the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Office in Hillsboro every fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. To learn more, visit the Hill County 4-H Shooting Sports Facebook page or contact the Extension Office at 254-582-4022.

“Finding the Truth”

Property

The Whitney High School varsity softball team wrapped up the season after facing Malakoff in a bi-district matchup last week. The Lady 'Cats ended the regular season fourth in district to secure a playoff spot and played hard against undefeated Malakoff, a team that entered the playoffs ranked first in its district. Malakoff advanced after defeating Whitney in two games (7-1 and 9-3) last weekend. Pictured are (l to r): front row - #10 Gloria Mancha, #1 Sandra Contreras, #55 Jillian Milam; middle row - #11 Trevyn Booth, #15 Danielle Page, #6 Belle Gomez, #21 Caroline Scarborough; back row - Coach Amber Fuchs, Coach Chelsea Fulfer, #5 Caitlin Poore, #8 Chloe Martin, #12 Bayley Brisco, #14 Jaycee Green, #13 Lillian Dunn, #9 Shaela Smith, #3 Ariana Espino, Coach Joey O’Hearn. Jennifer Gauer photo

properties; the inclusion of your property on the appraisal records;

• any exemptions that may apply to you; the qualification for an agricultural or timber appraisal; the taxing units taxing your property; the property ownership;

• the change of use of land receiving special appraisal; failure of the chief appraiser or appraisal review board (ARB) to send a required notice; or any action taken by the chief appraiser, county appraisal district (CAD) or ARB that applies to and adversely affects you.

Informal Review

For information about the CAD’s informal review process and obtaining property tax records, call your appraisal district at the number listed on the Notice of Appraisal Value.

Review by the ARB

If you cannot resolve your problem informally with the CAD, you have the right to have your case heard by the ARB.

The ARB is an independent board of citizens that hears and determines protests regarding property appraisals or other concerns listed above. It has the power to order the CAD to make the necessary changes based on evidence heard during the ARB hearing.

If you file a written request for an ARB hearing (notice of protest) before the deadline, the ARB will set your case for a hearing and send you written notice of the time, date, place and subject of the hearing. If necessary, you may request a hearing in the evening or on a Saturday. You may use Comptroller Form 50-132, Property Appraisal - Notice of Protest to file your written request for an ARB hearing.

Prior to your hearing, you may request a copy of the evidence the CAD plans to introduce at the hearing to establish any matter at issue. Before a hearing on a protest or immediately after the hearing begins, you or your agent and the CAD are required to provide each other with a copy of any materials (evidence) intended to be offered or submitted to the ARB at the hearing. Evidence may be submitted for any hearing type on paper which will be kept by the ARB. Do NOT bring evidence on a smart phone. The ARB’s hearing procedures regarding all the requirements to properly submit evidence must be reviewed. To the greatest extent practicable, the hearing will be informal. You or your designated agent may appear in per son or by telephone conference call or by submission of a written affidavit to present your evidence, facts and argument. You must indicate the type of hearing

you request on your written notice of protest filed with the ARB not later than the 10th day before the hearing date and provide your evidence and written affidavit before the ARB hearing begins. You may use Comptroller Form 50-283, Property Owner s Affidavit of Evidence to the Appraisal Review Board, to submit evidence for your telephone call hearing or for hearing by affidavit.

You and the CAD representative have the opportunity to present evidence about your case. In most cases, the CAD has the burden of establishing the property’s value by a preponderance of the evidence presented.

In certain protests, the chief appraiser has the burden of proving the property’s value by clear and convincing evidence. You should review ARB hearing procedures to learn more about evidence and related matters.

You should not try to contact ARB members outside of the hearing. ARB members are required to sign an affidavit saying that they have not talked about your case before the ARB hears it. Review by the District Court, an Arbitrator or SOAH

After it decides your case, the ARB must send you a copy of its order by certified mail. I f you are not satisfied with the ARB’s decision, you have the right to appeal to district court. As an alternative to district court, you may appeal through binding arbitration or the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) if you meet the qualifying criteria.

If you choose to go to district court, you must start the process by filing a petition with the district court within 60 days of the date you receive the ARB’s order. If you chose to appeal through binding arbitration, you must file a request for binding arbitration with the CAD not later than the 60th day after you receive notice of the ARB order. If you chose to appeal to the SOAH, you must file an appeal with the CAD not later than the 30th day after you receive notice of the ARB’s order. Appeals to district court, binding arbitration or SOAH all require payment of certain fees or deposits.

If you believe that the ARB or chief appraiser failed to comply with an ARB procedural requirement, you may file a complaint with the local taxpayer liaison. If it is not resolved by the ARB or chief appraiser, you can request limited binding arbitration to compel the ARB or the chief appraiser to comply.

Tax Payment You must pay the amount of taxes due on the portion of the taxable value not in dispute, the amount of taxes due on the property under the order from which the appeal is taken or the amount of taxes due in the previous year.

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Food bank receives donation

Representatives from DynaEnergetics recently provided a donation to Our Daily Bread, Whitney’s local food bank. "The local company has been faithful to donate funds and donate time as they often help with food bank distributions," a Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance spokesperson said. "The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance is grateful to our local businesses who support and help us."

HCSO involved in shooting while serving felony warrant

A man who reportedly drew a gun as the Hill County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) attempted to serve a felony warrant in Bynum last week was shot by deputies.

According to the sheriff’s office, three uniformed deputies went to a residence in the 700 block of Harrel Avenue in Bynum at 7:44 p.m.

Thursday, April 27, to serve the warrant on an adult male. Two deputies approached the front door while the third watched the back of the residence.

The wanted man reportedly answered the door and was told the deputies had a warrant for his arrest, at which time he drew a sidearm from a holster on his hip. The sheriff’s office reported that both deputies drew and fired their pistols.

After the shots were fired, HCSO reported that the front door of the residence seemingly closed, and deputies withdrew to a safer distance and maintained a perimeter while law enforcement from Hillsboro and Hubbard police departments, HCSO SWAT and negotiators arrived.

EMS and fire personnel were requested to respond, but were asked to stage a safe distance away until the scene could be secured. Hill County Emergency Management responded with drones, and Precinct 2 Constable

Justin Girsh also responded to assist.

“Although the initial deputies believed the wanted person had been struck by their fire, there was no way of definitively knowing if that were the case since the front door had almost completely closed after they fired,” HCSO stated in a press release.

“Negotiators repeatedly and continuously used a public address system in an attempt to have the wanted person exit the residence or make phone contact with us by calling 911. Once sufficient SWAT personnel were on scene, they made entry into the residence, discovering the wanted person deceased behind the front door. The decedent’s firearm was found next to his body.”

The Texas Rangers responded to the scene to investigate, which is common practice in officer-involved shootings. The two deputies who discharged their weapons are on administrative leave, which is also customary in officer-involved shootings.

No deputies were injured, and the sheriff’s office reported that it is continuing to investigate the original offense that led to the warrant being issued. HCSO is not releasing the name of the subject or the nature of the offense at this time.

visible. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following Tenants: JENNIFER WILSON, NEIL WATTERS and BRITTANY JARRELL. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the contents of any space before the sale is final if tenant settles account. For more info call 254-655-6332.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION :

In accordance with Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 62.056

ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CERTAIN OFFENDERS.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property at AMERICAN SELF STORAGE located at 1401 N. BRAZOS STREET in Whitney, TX 76692.

The following person has registered with the Hill County Sheriff’s Office as a Sex

Sale it to satisfy a Landlords Lien and will be held ONLINE at www.storagetreasures.com

Hill County

Sheriff's Report

An arrest was made by the Hill County Sheriff's Office, and a subject was booked into jail at 4:28 p.m. Sunday, April 23.

Reports indicated that authorities made contact with a 30-yearold Hillsboro woman in the 1500 block of Corsicana Highway in Hillsboro. She was charged with assault of a public servant.

Bonds totaling $5,000 were set on Amanda Davis.

Deputy Alicia Rogers made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

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The Hill County Sheriff's Office made an arrest and booked a subject into jail at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 23.

According to reports, authorities made contact with a 27-yearold man at the intersection of Farm Road 1534 and HCR 2126 near Aquilla. He was charged with duty on striking a fixture or highway landscape and driving while intoxicated.

Deputy Hannah Rose made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center. **********

The Hill County Sheriff's Office made an arrest and booked a subject into jail at 5:17 a.m. Tuesday, April 25.

According to reports, a 28-yearold man surrendered to authorities. He was charged with obstruction of a highway or passageway.

Deputy Kendrick Scott made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center. **********

A subject was taken into custody by the Hill County Sheriff's Office and booked into jail at 4:48 a.m. Tuesday, April 25.

Reports indicated that a 24-year-old woman surrendered to authorities. Cassidy Sutherland had a violation of court-ordered supervision on a charge of abandoning or endangering a child with intent.

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Appraisal notices hit Hill County mailboxes

Property owners across Hill County should be receiving their new 2023 property appraisal notices from the Hill County Appraisal District. The notices were mailed Wednesday, April 19, according to Hill County Chief Appraiser Mike McKibben.

The vast majority of property owners are going to find themselves with higher property values this year. While it is of obvious benefit to own property that is increasing in value, there is also a distinct downside. As property values rise, more than likely, so do property tax bills.

Renters are unlikely to be spared, as landlords can be expected to pass on at least some of that increase to their tenants.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is required to conduct a study to determine the total taxable value of all property in each school district at least once every two years.

The purpose of the School District Property Value Study (PVS) is to help ensure equitable distribution of state funding for public education.

The Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) conducts the School District PVS to estimate a school district’s taxable property value and certifies those values to the commissioner of education.

The state comptroller, in the preliminary findings of the 2022 study, determined that the appraisal district’s appraised values are too low and below the acceptable parameters in Whitney and Hillsboro school districts.

“When values fall below market value, school districts are in jeopardy of losing state funding. The new appraisal figures are keeping appraised values closer to the actual market,” said McKibben.

Legislation lowered the amount a taxing entity can increase taxes over the prior year. Actual taxes, however, will not be determined until the entities have adopted a tax rate in August and September. If an entity does not intend to raise taxes, when the valuations go up, the tax rates are lowered to bring in the same revenue as the prior year.

The economy has produced the hottest market in Hill County history for the last several years, according to McKibben. “The current demand for property is stronger than the available supply resulting in most properties not being on the market long and bringing higher sale prices,” he said.

Those homeowners who have seen the market value of their homestead go up by more than 10% will see the benefit of a state law that protects them from having to absorb such large tax increases.

That law keeps homeowners with the standard homestead exemption from paying taxes on any more than 110% of the previous year’s valuation.

Unemployment rate drops to 4.5% locally

The protection extends only to residential homestead and does not affect commercial buildings.

McKibben pointed out: “Senior citizens are spared from rising taxes. For persons with an over 65 senior or disabled person’s homestead exemption, their taxes are frozen. The valuation can go up but they will not pay higher taxes unless something new was added. The emergency district taxes are the only taxing jurisdictions in the county that do not freeze a senior’s taxes, so those may slightly increase.”

Properties with agricultural special use valuation may increase in market value, but are assessed taxes on the agricultural value.

The new assessments are available on the Appraisal District’s website at www.hillcad. org. McKibben urges property owners who believe their appraised value is higher than their property would sell for to come by or call the Hill County Appraisal District and speak with an appraiser.

If an agreement is not reached, a property owner may file a written protest to have a hearing before the county’s Appraisal Review Board. The deadline to file a protest this year is Thursday, May 18.

Anyone with any type of question or concern should contact the Hill County Appraisal District office at 1407 Abbott Avenue in Hillsboro, or call 254-582-2508.

Hill County's unemployment rate dropped to 4.5% in March after it was recorded at 5% in February, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recently.

The monthly report shows Hill County with 17,955 employed individuals out of a total civilian labor force of 18,810 in March.

The March 2023 rate is still higher than the March 2022 figure, when Hill County's unemployment rate stood at 3.5%.

Bosque County's March rate was reported at 3.9%, down from the previous month's rate of 4.2%.

In March, there were 8,548 employed Bosque County residents out of a total civilian labor force of 8,893.

A year prior, the March 2022 rate was 3.6% in Bosque County.

Statewide, the Texas unemployment rate held steady at 4% in March, according to TWC.

The agency pointed out that Texas attained new records in March 2023, with the largest civilian labor force and greatest number of people employed in state history.

Texas added 28,600 positions to reach another series-high job count at 13,839,200 total nonfarm jobs. Since March 2022, 575,100 positions have been added in Texas.

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Deputy Rebecca Lord made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

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THE REPORTER: 13CI

Bidding will conclude on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at or after 10:00 a.m. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder.

Offender:

Units may contain appliances, baby items, books, household furniture, lawn and garden items, clothing, contractor supplies, equipment, memorabilia, tools, electronics, boxes, totes, tubs and other items often not visible. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following Tenants: ELLEN MARTIN, MICAH HILL, DAINEN BRYANT and LEO MCILLANEY. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the contents of any space before the sale is final if tenant settles account. For more info call 254-694-7867.

JUSTIN HAUG, E STATE HWY 22, WHITNEY, TEXAS. Additional information regarding this registrant can be obtained from the Texas DPS Public Sex Offender Website which can be accessed by following the link below: https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry/Search

De acuerdo con el Código de Procedimiento Penal de Texas, art. 62.056 AVISO PÚBLICO ADICIONAL PARA CIERTOS DELINCUENTES.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property at CEDAR RIDGE SELF STORAGE located at 700 FM 2604 in Whitney, TX 76692.

Sale it to satisfy a Landlords Lien and will be held ONLINE at www.storagetreasures.com

Bidding will conclude on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at or after 10:00 a.m. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder.

La siguiente persona se ha registrado en la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Hill como delincuente sexual:

JUSTIN HAUG, E STATE HWY 22, WHITNEY, TEXAS. Se puede obtener información adicional sobre este registrante en el sitio web de delincuentes sexuales públicos del DPS de Texas, al que se puede acceder siguiendo el siguiente enlace: https://publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry/Search

Units may contain appliances, baby items, books, household furniture, lawn and garden items, clothing, contractor supplies, equipment, memorabilia, tools, electronics, boxes, totes, tubs and other items often not visible. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following Tenants: CODY ADAMS and WHITNEY MONTGOMERY. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the contents of any space before the sale is final if tenant settles account. For more info call 254-655-6641.

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The Hill County Sheriff's Office made an arrest and booked a subject into jail at 2:48 p.m. Tuesday, April 25.

According to reports, authorities made contact with a man who was wanted on a warrant out of Johnson County. The subject was charged with terroristic threat, causing fear of imminent danger.

Deputy Stephanie Vandegriff made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

For example, a homestead with a market value of $100,000 last year may be valued at $120,000 this year, but the assessed value—which helps determine the amount of property tax due—would increase only to $110,000. The remaining $10,000 increased value would be carried over to the next year.

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Aquilla VFD sets annual BBQ fund raiser

The Aquilla Volunteer Fire Department will host its 43rd annual barbecue Saturday, May 13, with the meal starting at noon, at 201 Treadwell Street in Aquilla.

There are multiple activities planned for the day of the barbecue fund raiser. Following the meal, a cornhole tournament will begin at 1 p.m.

The entry fee for the tournament is $20 per player. The top three teams will receive prizes.

A vendor fair will start at 3 p.m. A live auction will begin at 5 p.m.

In addition, there will be 52 -card gun drawings, live music and a street dance following the auction.

A car, motorcycle and tractor show will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the same location.

Attendees are welcome to bring coolers and chairs. Fore more information, call Luke at 254-709-7462.

Jerry Lee Morrow, age 68, of Whitney, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas after a long battle with cancer. Born in 1954 in Wichita, Kansas, Jerry was a 1972 graduate of Southeast High School in Wichita and afterwards completed HVAC training. He moved to the Dallas area shortly thereafter and began a long and successful career in facilities management. At the time of his retirement, he was a valued long-time employee of Verizon.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy V. and Marie M. Morrow, as well as son Nicholas Morrow. He is survived by his wife, Janet Rawlins Morrow, and children Ryan Morrow and wife Natalie, Jessa Brezinski and husband Frank Washburn and Thomas

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WEDNESDAY

Teamkid and youth programs.. 5:30–7:15

FIRST BAPTIST OF KOPPERL

177 FM Kopperl

Pastor Darrell Wallace 254-889-3579

Sunday Sunday School- 9:45am Community Breakfast (1 st. Sun) 9:30am

Sunday morning Worship 11am

Wednesday

Team Kid- 6:30pm Youth Meeting- 6:30pm

FIRST BAPTIST OF LAKESIDE VILLAGE

Steve Allen, Pastor 156 CR 1307 • Lakeside Village (west side of lake off Hwy. 56)

254-775-4705

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST

Jay Morris, Senior Pastor Randy Hayes, Worship Pastor

Jason & Karminn Elmore, Youth Ministry Maggie Smith, Director of Children’s Ministries 209 N. San Marcos, Whitney www.fbcwhitney.org

254-694-2555

SUNDAY Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 a.m.

WEDNESDAY Kidz Klub, Youth & Adult Bible Study....6:00 p.m. FORT GRAHAM BAPTIST

Brezinski, as well as grandchildren Kayla Montoya and Finn and Leo Washburn. He is also survived by his brothers, Guy Morrow and Larry Morrow and their wives, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Jerry always embodied quiet competence. Although he was mechanically gifted and could diagnose and remedy just about any problem, from the very simple to the vastly complex, he was a quiet and humble person. When you got to know him, you would discover his dry sense of humor and surprising abilities, such as jaw-dropping roller-skating skills and a talent for realistically imitating animal noises, to the delight of younger family members. Jerry had a beautiful tenor singing voice and was a dedicated member of the choir at the Baptist churches he attended throughout his life. Jerry derived great enjoyment from assisting his wife Janet with various wacky art projects, being a wonderful dog and cat dad, and hot-rodding his beloved Chevy Blazer. He will be desperately missed by his entire family, although they suspect that, even as we speak, Heaven is getting an upgraded HVAC system.

Services were held Friday, April 28, at J. E. Foust & Son Funeral Home in Grapevine, with visitation/reception from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and a Celebration of Jerry’s Life at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association.

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the heavens welcomed a true friend to all that knew him during his nearly 96-year journey on this Earth. James Arthur "Jim" Cato was an exceptional man. Born on June 26, 1927, to Arthur and Bettie Cato in Weatherford, Jim was predeceased by his brother, Pat Cato, his sister Betty Irene Belcher, and his wife, Wanda Maxine Bedford Cato.

He was a devoted husband to Wanda for 69 years, loving father to Cherri Sanes and her husband Scott and Carmen Peters and her husband David, involved grandfather to Carissa Poore and her husband Grandon, Johnathon Peters and his wife Diana, Jache Sanes and Molleigh Sanes and delightful great-grandfather to Callie, Caitlin and Colt Poore and Kaci and Keeli Peters.

Jim lit up the world for over nine decades. He served in the United States Navy and returned with the intent to become a veterinarian, got his degree from Texas A&M in agricultural sciences, but traded that dream in support of his mother, who had purchased the Rexall Drug Store in Whitney, so that they could help pay his brother Pat's way through medical school. Jim went on to obtain a degree in pharmacy from the University of Houston, and owned and operated the Cato Drug Store in Whitney for over 50 years.

Jim loved each member of his family unconditionally and brought that accepting energy to everyone he met in his cherished community of Whitney, where he was a deacon of the First Baptist Church for almost 60 years. He was very community minded and was president of and founded Hospice of the Heart in Whitney, served on the school board of Whitney ISD, and former president and active member of the Whitney

James Arthur "Jim" Cato

1927-2023

Lions Club. He served on many boards of directors, including Whitney Hospital, Hill College, First National Bank and Extra Special Teas. Just recently, he received the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Award.

He passionately raised shorthorn cattle, involving his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the 4-H clubs, FFA and competitive shows all over Texas and the country. An avid sports fan of anything involving Texas A&M, along with the Cowboys, Rangers and Dallas Mavericks, he passed his love of sports to his children, their children and their children's children. Jim was a fixture in the bleachers of nearly every game they played.

Never was there a more welcoming and gregarious man.

Jim never met a stranger. Anyone who was fortunate enough to cross his path knew they had

met a man who cared deeply about his family and friends, always looking to help, cheer them up with a snappy retort or just listen to their troubles with his pharmacist's mind or his loving heart. He will be missed beyond measure, but we have been graced with his longevity, passion and smile that was bigger than his cherished State of Texas.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Whitney with Shane Metcalf officiating. Burial followed at Whitney Memorial Park. A visitation was held from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, April 27, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Whitney. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Jim’s name to ExtraSpecialTeas, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a nonprofit teahouse he helped establish for his grandson, Jache, with autism. Jim’s loving and valuable guidance helped grow ExtraSpecialTeas into a thriving nonprofit that gives purpose and possibility to many young adults with special needs. Memorials may be sent to: ExtraSpecialTeas, 2 Elm Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230, or through their website: www.extraspecialteas.org. Condolences may be made online at www.marshallandmar shallfd.com.

Annual luncheon to benefit Woodbury Community Center

The Woodbury Community Center Association luncheon will be held Wednesday, May 17.

A donation of $10 per plate includes your choice of foods, desserts and drink.

The annual event is a fund raiser for the Woodbury Community Center, and everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

All proceeds go to the maintenance of the building.

The Woodbury Community Center is located at 1515 HCR 1313, Hillsboro.

www.prairievalleybaptist.org

Rusty Penney, Senior Pastor Chris Eller, youth and family ministry director Joann Penney, Children’s Dir.

Morning Worship…..10:45 a.m.

Adult Bible Study....5-6 p.m.

Young Adults & Youth

Bible Studies & Fellowship....5-7 p.m.

MONDAY

Men’s Prayer Group.....7 p.m. WEDNESDAY

Adult Bible Study....6-7 p.m.

Youth Bible Study & Fellowship...6-8 p.m.

Children’s Games & Bible Study..6:00-7:30 p.m.

STEINER BAPTIST

Independent 1611 K.J.V. Baptist “The Little Brown Church” FM 1713 Between Katy Bridge & Hwy. 56 John Moore, Pastor 254-205-9558

Sunday School.....9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Evening.....6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Evening.....7:00 p.m.

TOWASH BAPTIST

2 miles S. of Whitney on Highway 22 Dr. Bruce Page, Pastor Sunday School.....9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship.....11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship.....6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Service.....6:00 p.m.

2nd /4th Wed. Town Hall.....6:30 p.m.

STORE

Sunday Morning Worship.....11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening.....5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting....5:00 p.m.

— Church of Christ — Laguna Park Church of Christ 7136 FM 56 (South of Hwy 22 intersection) Mike Haynes, Minister

Sunday Bible Class....................10:00

Morning Worship...........11:00 Evening Service...........4:00p

WHITNEY CHURCH OF CHRIST Downtown Whitney Bruce Martin, Minister

Sunday Morning Bible Class.....9:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship.....10:00a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship.....5:00pm

Wednesday Evening Bible Study.....7:00 p.m.

— Christian — Non Denominational

OLIVE BRANCH CHURCH (FULL GOSPEL- POST TRIB)

907 E. Pick St. • Whitney Bland & Pat Baker, Pastors

Sunday Morning Worship...10:30 a.m..

— Cowboy — OPEN RANGE

COWBOY CHURCH

582 FM 1713 • Whitney 254-694-7543

Pastor - Gerald Dudley

General information email address: orccoffice@yahoo.com

Early Sunday Worship.....8:30 a.m.

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LAKE WHITNEY BAPTIST 642 CR 3118 • Whitney Located off Hwy. 22 on CR 3118

Near Laguna Park • 254-622-8339

Carrol Hambrick, Pastor Ronnie & Lee Ann Bosher - Music

Sunday School.....9:45 a.m.

Morning Worship.....10:50 a.m.

Evening Service.....5:00 p.m.

PEORIA BAPTIST

1347 FM 1947 • Hillsboro, Texas Pastor - Eddie Booth

Sunday School.....10:00 a.m.

Sunday Worship.....11 a.m.

PRAIRIE VALLEY BAPTIST

741 HCR 2101 – 5 mi. S. of Whitney 254-694-2056

TRIANGLE PARK BAPTIST

104 Pleaasant Dr. • Lake Whitney

Near Bonanza Shopping Center HOME: 254-694-5571

CELL: 254-479-1709

Sunday School.....9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship.....11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service.....5:30 p.m.

Wed. Night Bible Study.....6:30 p.m.

— Bible —

BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH

5 Miles East of Whitney on Hwy. 22, then 2 Miles North on FM 3050

Pastor - Robert Wilkinson

254-580-8491

Sunday School......9:45 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship.....10:00 a.m.

Saturday Worship.....7:00 p.m.

Children’s Church.....10:30 a.m.

— Fellowship —

WHITNEY FELLOWSHIP AT THE FORUM

101 N. Brazos • Whitney Dell Glenn, Pastor 254-266-0050

Sunday Worship.....10:30 a.m.

— Inter Denominational —

WHITE BLUFF CHAPEL

FM 933 North in White Bluff Resort

Dr. Randy Marshall, Pastor Bible Study - 8:00a.m. & 9:00a.m. Sunday Worship

9:00a.m. & 10:30a.m.

Youth Fellowship - 6:00p.m. 254-694-7060

email: office@whitebluffchapel.org website: www.whitebluffchapel.org

— Lutheran —

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN Highway 22 West • Whitney 254-694-3234

www.oslcwhitney.org

Rev. Philip Wottrich

Sunday Bible Study.....8:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service.....10:00 a.m.

— Methodist —

KING MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH

Pastor Denise Rogers 254-694-2599

502 N. Colorado • Whitney email: kmumc@windstream.net

SUNDAY

Sunday Morning Early Worship

9:00 a.m. Family Life Center

Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m.

(In Sanctuary and on YouTube)

Adult Sunday School ............9:30 a.m.

Wednesday Crafting Hands ..10:00 a.m.

Friday Bible Study ..10:00 a.m.

MONDAY

ESL Classes 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY

LW Senior Center.....9 a.m.-1 p.m.

KING MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH THRIFT STORE

Tuesday 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

KOPPERL METHODIST CHURCH

144 FM 1859, 2 Blks. E. of FM 56, Kopperl • 254-715-6139

Reverend John Wood

Sunday Morning Worship.....9:00 a.m.

Sunday School.....10:00 a.m.

UM Women (3rd Wed.)....6:00 p.m.

Jerry Lee Morrow 1954-2023

David Paul Everett, 100, passed away April 20, 2023 in Hillsboro.

He was born in Enid, Oklahoma July 17, 1922, and raised in Baytown, where he began a lifelong enjoyment of being on or near water.

David joined the Navy in July 1941. He was assigned to the USS Lexington. The ship was in Pearl Harbor when the crew voted on December 1, 1941, to spend Christmas instead of New Year’s in Hawaii. The Lexington sailed out to sea December 5— two days before the Japanese attacked.

David and his crewmates fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea. There, the Lexington was struck by two torpedoes and eventually sunk on May 8, 1942, after all hands had abandoned the ship. After two hours in the water, David was picked up by the USS New Orleans. During the war, he would also serve on the USS Breton and the USS Shamrock Bay.

While on the Shamrock Bay, the sailors learned that the war was over. Afterward, David was assigned to Seattle. While there, he and another sailor helped rescue eight people from a seaplane that crash landed on the water;

David Paul Everett

they also kept the expensive plane from sinking, salvaging it. David was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1947.

From there, he began working his way back to Baytown. He chopped trees in the Northwest and later was a “shill” for a Las Vegas casino. Back home on the Texas coast, he ferried workers to oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and operated a tugboat. At Texas City, he rescued four people whose boats were struck by a sudden violent Gulf storm.

David eventually headed to Dallas for work. At the downtown Sears and Roebuck where he worked in the service department, he met Ruby Kate Crocker. They married in 1952.

After working for General Electric in Dallas, the couple

bought Cooney Cavern Lodge on Lake Whitney in 1961. The Everett family would run the fishing camp for decades. Through the years, many renters of Cooney Cavern cabins became longtime friends. He also created Everett Appliance Service where he was renowned for being able to repair anything.

In their retirement years, they enjoyed several RV trips into the mountains of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah. Both David and Kate had a great interest in bass fishing. Aside from knowing Lake Whitney well, they spent many years traveling to lakes throughout Texas to compete in tournaments where they collected numerous trophies. They also danced through the decades, illustrating their love of life and each other.

He is survived by: his wife of 71 years, Kate; son David Everett, Jr. (Julie Smith) of Lake Whitney; and daughter, Paula Everett Campbell (Mark Campbell) of Weatherford. David had three grandchildren, Jeremy Everett of Waco, Julie Duran of Weatherford and Hayley Stotler of Weatherford, and eight great-grandchildren. David displayed great generosity his entire life. He was a gentle man who, truly, would do anything for anybody. David left his mark and set a wonderful example for many through his kindness and generosity.

A graveside service was conducted Wednesday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at Smith Bend-Coon Creek Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.cliftonfh.com.

LW Public Library News

Denise Carter, Library Director

Attention, children in kindergarten through third grade: introducing Summer Journaling. The Whitney Elementary School and library are partnering in this program to help develop writing and presentation skills.

Children will write of their experiences or books they have read and then present their composition to their fellow students and friends.

These presentations will take place on Wednesdays, June 28 and July 19, at 1 p.m., at the Lake Whitney Public Library. So start thinking about what you’d like to write and talk about. Stop by the library to get ideas on how to get started.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and commemorate Mexican culture and heritage at the library. Come by and enjoy our display and pick up a colorful Cinco de Mayo craft for the kids! Check out our website to discover the meaning behind May 5th, special recipes you can share at home and more!

If you are visually impaired, or have physical or reading disabilities, discover how the Texas Talking Book Program can help. A large variety of genres are available in different formats, electronic and print, including braille. The equipment and books are provided free of charge for as long as you use the service. Stop by for more information or call 1-800-252-9605. About Us

The library is located at 602 East Jefferson Avenue and can be reached at 254-694-4639. You may also visit the library website at www.whitneylibrary.org.

Lake Whitney FISHING REPORT

(April 26) Great. Water lightly stained; 69 degrees; 5.73 feet below pool. Whitney striper action continues to be excellent from the Island to Cedar Creek near channel ledges. Best baits are Alabama rigs and live shad or shiners. Report by Michael Acosta, Unfair Advantage Charters.

Striped bass are great throughout the reservoir on or near flats and near channel edges casting or trolling swimbaits or umbrella-rigs or live shad. Report provided by Kraig Sexton, Sexton's Guide Service LLC, Fishing Charter, Marine Electronics & Whitney.

Wildcats of the Week

Every week, teachers at Whitney Elementary School select a student from their class who exhibits outstanding Wildcat behavior in the classroom and in the school hallways. Wildcats of the Week gain certain privileges in class, such as being the teacher’s helper, being the line leader and even getting to eat lunch on Wednesdays on the stage in the Wildcat Lounge with the principal. Recent honorees pictured above are: front row - Juniper Lewis, Blaikley Chambers, Zoey Martin, Wyatt Murray and Natalya Williams; second row - Ryder Ray, Jase Peacock, Dani Parker, Jimena Leija-Castellanos and Jazmyne Hamlin; third rowJonathan Puga, Riley Whitworth, Jake Mercer and Brock Moore; back row- Abigail Mannis, Novalee John, Yaneli Ortiz, Harper Fedewa, Paxton Pruitt and Leo Glode.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property at AFFORDABLE SELF STORAGE located at 101 E. ADAMS AVE. in Whitney, TX 76692.

it to satisfy a Landlords Lien and will be held “ONLINE”at www.storagetreasures.com

Bidding will conclude on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at or after 10:00 a.m. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder.

Local author to begin book tour

resident Theo Boyd releases “My

In June 2019, Theo Boyd was content and fulfilled.

She enjoyed teaching high school English and was proud to have a daughter in college. She had a beautiful home in a suburb of Dallas and a successful husband. And she had a close, loving relationship with her sister and her parents. Life had become what she had always wanted – until July 29, 2019. On that terrible day, her mother was killed in a tragic farming accident. She was run over by a tractor. And her father was the driver.

In “My Grief is Not Like Yours: Learning to Live After Unimaginable Loss, A Daughter’s Journey” (Forefront Books; May 2023; ISBN: 978-1637631560) Boyd writes with honesty and raw emotion about the day that started the contagion of devastating events that would leave her “without hope, without purpose, without direction.” After the shock and pain of losing her momma, Boyd began writing. “I had to record my thoughts, questions, feelings, and fears,” she shares. “I needed to read something that hit me as hard as I had been hit.”

At the time, Boyd had no idea of the blows to come over the next three years. On June 19, 2022, Father’s Day, her daddy ended his life. Before that heartbreak, her husband had begun to seek comfort outside of their marriage, and her trusted therapist passed away. For a while, it all brought Boyd to her knees. But, thanks to her faith and what her parents had taught her, she got back up.

In “My Grief is Not Like

Grief is Not Like Yours”

Yours,” Boyd interweaves the story of her struggle with complicated grief that comes after an unexpected, unspeakable loss – with a tribute to her extraordinary parents, both native Texans, and their devotion to each other.

Units may contain appliances, baby items, books, household furniture, lawn and garden items, clothing, contractor supplies, equipment, memorabilia, tools, electronics, boxes, totes, tubs and other items often not visible. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following Tenants: JENNIFER WILSON, NEIL WATTERS and BRITTANY JARRELL. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the contents of any space before the sale is final if tenant settles account. For more info call 254-655-6332.

and take care of themselves, which includes giving themselves permission to eat, to sleep, to cry, to yell and curse, to ask for help and to laugh.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property at AMERICAN SELF STORAGE located at 1401 N. BRAZOS STREET in Whitney, TX 76692.

* Find ways to support others as they grieve, whether by offering to pray together or simply listening, and recognize the caring acts of friends, neighbors and even funeral directors.

Sale it to satisfy a Landlords Lien and will be held “ONLINE”at www.storagetreasures.com

Bidding will conclude on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at or after 10:00 a.m. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder.

While deeply personal, “My Grief is Not Like Yours” offers a wealth of insights and tools to help anyone grappling with grief feel what they need to feel and then begin to heal. Drawing on her own experience and wisdom form mental health professionals, selfcare specialists, and spiritual teachers, Boyd encourages and guides readers to:

Units may contain appliances, baby items, books, household furniture, lawn and garden items, clothing, contractor supplies, equipment, memorabilia, tools, electronics, boxes, totes, tubs and other items often not visible. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following Tenants: ELLEN MARTIN, MICAH HILL, DAINEN BRYANT and LEO MCILLANEY. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the contents of any space before the sale is final if tenant settles account. For more info call 254-694-7867.

*Celebrate and remember everything that made their departed loved ones extraordinary. Start by writing a list of one hundred of their defining qualities, talents and quirks.

* Be gentle with themselves

By talking openly about the emotional and mental aftershocks of loss, survivor’s guilt, fear of death, and suicide in “My Grief is Not Like Yours” Boyd offers her readers comfort in knowing that in grief they are not alone, and, like her, they will find joy again. Boyd will begin her Texas book tour this month, which includes a stop at Overflow Coffee Co. in Hillsboro from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, May 12.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE of property at CEDAR RIDGE SELF STORAGE located at 700 FM 2604 in Whitney, TX 76692.

Sale it to satisfy a Landlords Lien and will be held ONLINE at www.storagetreasures.com

Bidding will conclude on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at or after 10:00 a.m. Unit items sold for cash to the highest bidder.

Units may contain appliances, baby items, books, household furniture, lawn and garden items, clothing, contractor supplies, equipment, memorabilia, tools, electronics, boxes, totes, tubs and other items often not visible. Property includes the contents of spaces of the following Tenants: CODY ADAMS and WHITNEY MONTGOMERY. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the contents of any space before the sale is final if tenant settles account. For more info call 254-655-6641.

1922-2023

Whitney

that begins at 8:30 a.m.

volves a critical weak point that has been discovered in the radio system that at times has caused dispatch to go down in storms when the link from the main tower to the sheriff’s office was blown out of alignment. Adding a backup link would create the necessary redundancy, and Jackson requested $10,000 in reserve funds to be applied to this project if needed.

Jackson also reported that the county’s new 800 Mhz system is being used, with 180,441 transmissions logged in the previous 45 days.

In total, Jackson requested and received approval for an unbudgeted expense of $50,000 to address all of the issues he brought before the court. The majority of the overall project has been covered by grant funds, and County Judge Justin Lewis said that grant funds will be used to pay for future work on the project.

proved fees are unchanged. In related agenda items, two more radio agreements were approved for area entities.

Covington Volunteer Fire Department signed an agreement to utilize the new system and pay the required fees, and a mutual aid agreement with the City of West was approved that will allow the county and West to communicate via their radio systems if needed.

The court also set a public hearing on the creation of a reinvestment zone for Leitsol, LLC. Lewis said that the company has a Chapter 313 agreement with Hillsboro Independent School District for its planned solar project west of Hillsboro near Peoria. Creation of a reinvestment zone is a step that must be taken before the county can offer a tax abatement to the company. Lewis reemphasized that the county is entering into the agreements to ensure that road use agreements are in place to protect county roads.

A road repair and use agreement was also approved at the meeting for a solar company that already has an agreement with the county. The agreement ensures that Hill Solar’s project, located north of Hillsboro in the Itasca Independent School District, will not damage county roads. Engineering assessments of roads, bridges and culverts in the area established a baseline, and the company will be required to keep them in at least their current condition.

A fuel bid from Dixie LPGas was approved for Precinct 2 and Precinct 3. The court recently approved bids for supplies, including fuel, for the coming year, but sought fuel bids again in these precincts due to a miscommunication with a vendor.

the Post Oak Water Supply is seeking from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The county can act as an agent to assist water supply districts and help them seek grant funds. If received, the money will be used for waterline improvements.

A memorandum of understanding was renewed with the Children’s Advocacy Center. The agreement allows the center to operate in office space provided by the county and assist children who have been victims of sexual crimes. The office is currently located in the Franklin Street annex and will move to the Covington Street annex when renovations are complete.

Commissioners also approved a preliminary plat for the Mayspring Subdivision, which involves about five lots near Woodbury.

Rep. Orr opens district office locally

District 13 State Representative Angelia Orr has opened her district office in Hillsboro. District Director Lindsay Kimbrell staffs the office, which is located in the City Administration building at 214 East Elm Street. The office can be reached at 254-580-9008. Orr’s office number in Austin at the capitol is E1.218, and that office can be reached at 512-463-0600.

Lake Whitney Farmers Market to open

The Lake Whitney Farmers Market will open for the season Saturday, May 6, at 1514 North Brazos Street in Whitney. The market will offer fresh items from local producers. For more information, visit whitneyfarmersmarket.com.

HCRTA to honor scholarship winners

The Hill County Retired Teachers Association was set to meet at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, in the Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center, South Room, at Hill College in Hillsboro. Scholarship recipients and their guests will be presented, and a potluck lunch provided by the retirees will be served to all. Dr. Thomas Mills, president of Hill College, will be present to welcome the winners. A brief business session will take place. Retirees are encouraged to bring guests and books for the Children's Book Project.

Democrats to meet in Hillsboro

The public hearing will be held Tuesday, May 23, during the court’s regular meeting

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Commissioners also granted Lewis the authority to continue negotiating the tower lease agreement with Oncor as long as the previously appeople on staff.

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The company soon ran out of parking space for the trucks and purchased its fi rst lot at 145 HCR 3100 in 2019 and built a maintenance shop. This still serves as FSL's office, maintenance shop and truck parking site.

In 2021, FSL purchased 18 acres between Interstate 35 and

IKO Way to utilize for outside storage of product and staged trailers. That same year, it purchased 30 acres for its transload yard, which includes the rail and storage space, and that was expanded the following year.

FSL continued its expansion by purchasing an additional 42 acres that will be used to construct a climate-controlled

QUESTIONS THAT I, JERRY BARKER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WHITNEY, HAVE FOR MY OPPONENT JANICE SANDERS:

• In regard to your certifications that you published in the Lakelander newspaper, are your certifications up to date?

• Do you plan to be a full time Mayor officed out of City Hall and working 40 hours a week and be accessible?

• Regarding the infrastructure within the City of Whitney, what issues would you see and how would you address these issues?

• What city have you worked for and how much local government experience do you have?

• Have you ever worked for any city using your local government experience?

• Do you see the City of Whitney ever creating another City Administrator position?

• What experience in city government have you had in proven business recruitment through economic development practices?

• What training have you had in local government?

• If elected, are you planning to keep your position at the Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director?

Commissioners also approved a request for the sale of fireworks for Memorial Day, which is an optional period of fireworks sales that can be approved by counties.

The court approved several agenda items relating to paperwork for a grant that

distribution warehouse that will also house its new corporate offices.

This has led up to 2023, with the opening of the rail and approval of the Foreign Trade Zone. FSL has now grown to about 112 employees from the original four, and with the addition of the distribution center, the company hopes to extend the rail to the warehouse, which will add an additional 50 to 60 employees.

The fleet now includes over 50 trucks and 200 trailers, and a brokerage department has been added.

Methenitis had told local officials not to expect a ruling from the Department of Commerce until June, but it was approved in near record time.

After an executive session to discuss possible litigation, the court reconvened and accepted an offer for the county to purchase property at 212 West Walnut Street for $75,000.

The court’s next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m. in the Hill County Courtroom of the courthouse.

Lake Whitney Arts to host open mic night

Lake Whitney Arts will host its second Open Mic Talent Night Saturday, May 13, at 7 p.m.

All singers, musicians, dancers, comedians, magicians, poets, etc. are invited to participate.

For $5, participants get six minutes with an open mic and an opportunity to perform for the crowd.

Those who do not wish to perform are invited to come out and enjoy the entertainment.

Concessions will be available, including candy, popcorn, soft drinks and charcuterie boards. Attendees may BYOB if desired.

For information and tickets, visit www.lakewhitneyarts. org.

The monthly meeting of the Hill County Democratic Party will be Monday, May 8, at 6 p.m. at El Taco Jalisco II, 211 I-35 in Hillsboro. The meeting will include a conversation with 2024 U.S. Senate candidate Dan McQueen of Texas Blue Action. The candidate is a U.S. Navy veteran, prior Republican nominee for U.S. Congress, former Corpus Christi mayor, retired lead engineer on Air Force One, founder of Break Addiction Partnership, CEO of McQueen Innovative Transport, among other efforts. For more information or questions, email thanson@ hillcountydemocrats.com or call/text 254-479-8369.

MHMC to host free clinic Saturday

Mission Hillsboro Medical Clinic, located at 120 East Franklin Street in Hillsboro, will be open Saturday, May 6, for its first-Saturday clinic. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Residents of Hill County without medical insurance are eligible to be seen. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis with proof of address. Leave a message at 254-479-1489 for more information.

Bosque Co. Retired Teachers to meet

The Bosque County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Johnny's Place in Clifton at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 9.

Senior exercise classes offered

Senior exercise classes are offered at Open Range Community Center, located at 757 FM 1713. Seniors are invited to attend for 45 minutes of exercise with videos. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30 a.m.

May 2022

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for vacation rental on Lake Whitney contact Tanya 817988-9704

NEW BBQ PITS: Kaddatz Auctioneering & Farm Equipment 877-816-0184. tfn

TRIPLE C TREE SERVICE: NOW OFFERING Web worm removal and deep root fertilization for your trees! Tree trimming and removal, stump grinding and lot clearing. 20 years experience. Senior Citizen discount. Our prices won’t be beat, and our service can’t be beat. Insured for your protection. Call Chris Cochran for a free estimate. 254-694-7935 or 254-3371055.

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NOW OPEN: Cottage Antiques. Downtown Whitney. 211 S. Brazos (old Brazos Building)

Tuesday-Saturday

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HELP WANTED

$CASH PAID$ Wanted Older Items Vehicles, Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Signs, License Plates, Cast Iron, Books, clothes, business related items, Military, Old Pictures, Cigarette Lighters, Fishing, Hunting, Anything Old I'm Interested. 254-694-8902 or 254-266-2422

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FOR SALE: Craftsman

8200 Pro-Series riding tractor mower. 46 inch cut, 24 hp Kholer v twin engine. Very low hours. $11,200 Call 254-221-2926 leave a message 3wp5-17

Full Service Restaurant and Bar

ROADHOUSE ‘s

Kitchen help wanted, no experience necessary! Will train! 3261 FM 933 Apply Within. Ask for T. C. 3261 FM 933 • Whitney, Texas 76692

ACCEPTING WASTE OIL 877-816-0184.

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: Clayton 2020, 68' X 16'. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, will have to be moved. 254715-5766. 3wp5-17

BOATS FOR SALE: 1978 Kingfisher 15' bass boat, trolling motor 50 HP, Mercury, $3,950. 1970 Skeeter registered with 2006 50 HP Mercury $3,950. Call 806-567-0526. 3wp5-17

VOTE

Larry Farmer For Whitney School Board

Background:

• 19 years in law enforcement, including serving as a member of the McLennan County SWAT team.

• Behavioral officer at the Texas State School For Youth, Waco Campus focusing on skills for redirecting and mentoring troubled youth

• Officiated high school and college sports for 16 years, including softball, football and basketball

• Active community volunteer, including delivering food to the elderly and disabled, working with the ministerial alliance, facilitating rides to medical visits/pharmacies, school volunteer, former volunteer firefighter

"Since I am retired, I have time to dedicate to this position. I look forward to working with other board members, staff, parents and the community. I would appreciate input I could be given from any and all residents who are interested in enhancing or offering new creative ideas for the education of our most valuable assets, our children."

By Larry Farmer

GREAT PYRENEES

PUPS: full blood, born 2/22/23, parents on site, working dogs, pups eating well, dewormed and vaccinated. 3males/3females $300 cash 817-689-4291

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IT’S MARIO FROM MARIO’S TREE SERVICE AND LAWN CARE. We carry bucket trucks, Bobcats, and do lot clearing. We are also insured. 25 yrs. Experience. Call 254-707-0904.

LATHAM SPRINGS is now hiring for summer. Office, Kitchen and Recreation help needed. If interested come by the welcome center or Please visit our website at www.lathamsprings.com/employment for an application.

GARCIA’S FENCING : Farm, ranch, chain-link, privacy fence and repairs. Also, lawn mowing. Free estimates! Call 254-694-3781or 254205-6184.

I WILL CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE: Call Carolyn 254-694-1092. Leave message. References if needed.

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PRIVATE SITTER–

Will do light cleaning, cooking and laundry!! Have 25+ years of CNA experience and some experience with special needs children. Can not do any driving! Call 254-205-0832

CASH PAID FOR JUNK

cars, trucks, vans with or without titles. Call 254-694-4406 or 254-205-3420.

PASTURE SHREDDING: Yard mowing, weed eating, box blade work. Commercial or residential. Call 254-2059244

HOUSE CLEANING, construction/remodeling, cleaning windows, deep cleanings, Free estimates. Call 254205-9689.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Several Production Jobs Available

Now Hiring

CNC Operators, Night Production Workers, Experienced Concrete Workers, Experienced Industrial Maintenance. Other Jobs Available Too!

Apply in person at TOP NOTCH PERSONNEL

101 West Elm, Hillsboro,TX 76645 • hillsboro@topnotchpersonnel.com

FLOURNOY’S SEPTIC TANK Service. Septic tank cleaning and installation. Conventional and aerobic septic systems. Call 254-694-3830, 254-707-1487 or 254-7072132.

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HELPER, HELPER, HELPER: Handyman, odd jobs, etc. God give me the strength to make a difference in someone’s day. Thank you. Robert Vanstone. Call 254266-1524.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES

FREE ESTIMATES • 254-266-2384

Immediate opening for a full-time Cook. Rotating shift, 4 days on, 2 off. Salary depends on experience. Please visit our website to complete an application. www.brookhavenyouthranch.org

Immediate opening for a full-time Cook. Rotating shift, 4 days on, 2 off. Salary depends on experience. Please visit our website to complete an application. www.brookhavenyouthranch.org Applicants must be 21 yrs. of age or older, have a Valid Texas Driver’s License or Valid Texas ID, Social Security Card, high school diploma/GED, ability to pass a background check and drug test. Benefits are available. Applications may be picked up at our location 5467 Rogers Hill Rd. West, TX 76691 Call 254-829-1920 ext. 259 if more information is needed. We are an EOE.

Applicants must be 21 yrs. of age or older, have a Valid Texas Driver’s License or Valid Texas ID, Social Security Card, high school diploma/GED, ability to pass a background check and drug test. Benefits are available. Applications may be picked up at our location 5467 Rogers Hill Rd. West, TX 76691 Call 254-829-1893 if more information is needed. We are an EOE.

FOR RENT: Newly painted 1 bedroom mobile home, ceiling fans, air conditioning, spacious kitchen and living room with appliances, large bath, storage building, deck, garden area, private, quiet, safe area for mature, responsible adult. Off of 1713. $675 a month plus deposit. Message 254-694-5104.

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RUMMAGE SALE: Springfest 2023 this weekend. Toys, Furniture, big boys' toys, glassware, kitchenware, small appliances, something for everyone!! Come early for best selection! Fri. May 5 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sat., May 6, 8a.m to 1 p.m. King Memorial Methodist Church, Family Life Center. 503 N. Colorado, Whitney.

MULTI-FAMILY YARD

SALE: 232 HCR 2112 Whitney. Friday-Saturday

8:00 to ?. Furniture, kitchen appliances, china, sound bar, kids clothes, rod iron decor, etc.

SEMI ESTATE SALE:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 5,6, & 7!! 158 Old Tokio Road in West.

HUGE YARD SALE: May 12, 13, 14

Don't miss out on our upcoming yard sale! We're selling a wide variety of items at unbeatable prices, including clothing, furniture, electronics, books, and outdoor supplies.

Friday May 12: 9:00am4:00pm

Veterans Pardners: storewide 50% off Sale Friday, May 5th, one day only. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (some items excluded)

MULTI-FAMILY YARD

SALE: Friday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday May 6 from 8 a.m. to ? Furniture, crafts, books, bedding, yard tools, clothes, shoes, toys, patio and house decor, cabinets, light fixtures, sinks and lots more. 409 N Trinity Street in Whitney.

HUGE FAMILY ANNUAL GARAGE SALE-419 FM 2604, Whitney-May 4th, 5th, 6th 730a-6p-large selection of clothing for women up to a 4x, shoes, 925 SS jewelry, home decor, and much more. Come and see us!

Saturday May 13: 9:00am4:00pm

Sunday May 14: 9:00am4:00pm

Location: 5528 933 Whitney

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FRANKY LAWN CARE:

Mowing, weed-eating, tree service, landscaping, pressure washing, stone and brick work and fencing work. House cleaning. Firewood for sale. Call 254-205-9689.

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SHREDDING, FILL AND SMOOTH gravel and dirt roads. Tilling, earth moving. Reasonable rates. Call Tractor Mike 580-699-4421. 10 years in Bosque County.

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CNA CERTIFIED CAREGIVER: 15 years experience. Reasonable rates, available 5 days a week. References available upon request. Call 903-372-1847.

MINI WHOODLE female, 10 weeks, registered vet checked, up-to-date on vaccines $1,000. Expected to be 8-10 lbs. Ready today! Call 254-266-1983.

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NOW HIRING: Experienced painting and construction workers. Call 254-2656227. Leave message.

FOR SALE: Burn rings, 877-816-0184.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Several Production Jobs Available

Now Hiring

CNC Operators, Night Production Workers, Experienced Concrete Workers, Experienced Industrial Maintenance. Other Jobs Available Too!

Apply in person at TOP NOTCH PERSONNEL

101 West Elm, Hillsboro,TX 76645 • hillsboro@topnotchpersonnel.com

TX 76645

WANTED: Unwanted riding mower, gas operated equipment, tillers, old tools, lawn mower carts, go karts, golf carts, mini bikes, 4 wheelers, scooters, trailers, batteries, hardware, generators, power washers, barn tin, awnings, carports, storage shed, dog kennel, unwanted trampolines or trampoline frames. Call 254266-1265. U.S. Army Combat Veteran Vietnam Era.

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TWO 4 DRAWER METAL FILING CABINETS: one loaded with hanging file folders, $20 each. Call Buckland at 254694-7394.

CLEANING SERVICE: Gonzalez Cleaning offers cleaning services for windows, carpets, general cleaning and much more on homes and offices. Call 254-580-9555 for a free estimate, or go online to www.gonzalezcleaningservicestx.com.

WE BUY CARS AND TRUCKS– Any condition. Scrap metal picked up for free. For Sale: good tires and autoparts. Call 254-3370059, 254-707-0695 or 254479-7720. Thank you for your business!!!

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BUY SOLAR TEX Solar Screens. Reduce window heat 80-90%, enhances house exterior, provides more privacy. Free estimates, references. Serving the area since 2000. Call 817-517-9113.

NEEDED: Experienced mechanic, farm equipment and semi’s, Hillsboro, Tx 877816-0184.

56 BOAT & RV STORAGE enclosed unit 12’X30’X14’, $60/mo. On site management. Call 254-723-1311.

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WANT TO TRADE– a new 2600 Kent bicycle for a stationary exercise bicycle. Call 254-253-0062.

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BOAT MOTOR: 2017 3.5 HP Mercury 4 stroke. Clean as new with stand and cover. $600 OBO. Might trade for man toys. 254-9781010.

FOR SALE: 2 seater kayak $450. New VR Headset Metaquest 2. $200. Serious Inquires Only! 254-694-5083

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FOR SALE: 2017 Winnebago Itasca Solei 36G 340hp diesel pusher 37' 10". 13,060 miles. Call for details. Serious Inquiries only, Please.

$140,000 254-253-0760

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EZ LITE CRUISERPERSONAL MOBILITY AID FOR SALE. State of the art electric wheelchair complete with essential accessory package,10Ah battery which is airline approved and speedy charger. Light weight-45 lbs, max capacity-265 lbs. Folds easily to ride in the trunk of the car for road trips. Brand New, never been used. For more in-depth information go to www.ezlitecruiser.com. View the standard model. The manufacturers price has increased since I purchased mine to $2595. I paid $2215 and will sell for $1500. Sheila, (254)7071112

AMMUNITION

Trade Show Overstock. Off 1713 and Timberline in Whitney. Call Martin: 254-315-4077

WE DO DIRTY LAUNDRY. Large blankets and quilts no problem. Pick up and delivery. Drop offs discounted. 254 531 1386.

STRAIGHT RUN cochins and silkies bantum chicks for sale. If interested, call Andy at 254-580-3257 or 254-2662813. 3wp5/3

NEWLY REMODELED

Inside and out, 3 bedroom 2 bath mobile home, on large corner lot. Close to lake. $179,900. Owner financing available. Call 972-877-8955 or 972-877-8956. 3wp5-3

SHOWROOM- 2019

RAM Limited, 47,000 miles. $55,000. Call 254-253-1645

NOW HIRING full- and part-time employees. Bakers, production, clerks and dishwashers. Starting pay $15. No experience necessary, will train. Health insurance, paid vacation and 401k retirement plan. Apply in person at: Czech Stop Inc., I-35/353 exit or call us at 254-826-4170.

AHORA CONTRATANDO

empleados a tiempo completo y parcial. Panaderos, producción, oficinistas y lavaplatos. A partir de la paga 15. No se necesita experiencia, se entrenará. Seguro de salud, vacaciones pagadas y plan de jubilación 401k. Solicite en persona al: Czech Stop Inc., salida I-35/353 o llámenos al 254-826-4170.

HELP WANTED– Parts Sales Representative. Duties include counter sales of farm equipment and parts. Competitive pay plus bonuses and benefits. Hillsboro Tx. 877-816-0184

CARPET CLEANING

Fast availability, Quick response, Same day service if available, Truck mounted equipment, 100% biodegradable chemicals. Free in home estimate 254-582-1119 8WP, 06-15

NEEDED: farm and ranch hand for Kaddatz Farms 877-816-0184.