Lakelander and Tacklebox April 19, 2023

Cancer Support Group to meet

The Lake Whitney Cancer Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Family Life Center located at 503 North Colorado Street in Whitney. The group meets every third Wednesday of the month and is open to all community members who have been affected by cancer and would like emotional support. Cancer survivors and caregivers share their common experiences and provide each other with comfort and encouragement.

Birthdays

Happy 19th birthday to Levi Cottongame on April 21. Love, your family.

Happy birthday to Pam Smith on April 25. Love, Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Anniversaries

Happy anniversary to Rick and Rene Dendy on April 23. Love, Our Savior Lutheran Church

Lake Whitney Chamber presents annual awards

The Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet at the HILCO Civic and Events Center in Itasca Thursday, April 13, to celebrate accomplishments and honor members of the Lake Whitney community.

Colby Estill Young Person of the Year Whitney High School senior Colby Estill received the Young Person of the Year Award. He was recognized as a model student who is loved by his peers and adults alike. Estill was described as a dedicated leader, athlete and volunteer in the community.

Whitney High School Principal Amy Leech introduced Estill and said that the decision from her administrative team to nominate him was unanimous.

Estill's volunteer work has included Whitney High School PALS, Hill County Special Olympics, Red Cross blood drives, Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance food bank, Salvation Army, Hill County Adoption Day, Texas Ramp Project, Pioneer Days and others.

He is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, a class officer and was recently designated "Mr. WHS."

He has been a part of historic seasons in varsity basketball and baseball, serving as a valuable team member and earning district accolades in both sports.

His U.S. History teacher, Leslie Richters, described him as a student who has the ability to lead with sincere humility. His baseball coach, Michael Villarreal, called him one of the most extraordinary young men he is encountered in his coaching career, adding that he is "a genuine, humble and patient athlete who puts others above himself."

Lanie Frazier has lived in the Whitney area for 30 years, and she loves the lake life and the beautiful scenery. She said, "We have one of the most beautiful state parks around, and raising children in an area like this, in a small-town country lifestyle, is a dream for us." Aaron Frazier is Lanie's husband of almost 10 years. The couple has an 8-year-old son, Ryker, and a 4-year-old daughter, Mesa. Lanie opened her floral shop, Wild Sorrel Floral, in Whitney this year, and she loves seeing people's reactions when she helps bring their ideas to life. In addition to creating floral arrangements and hosting floral design workshops on weekends, Lanie is also a full-time educator at Blum Elementary School, where she teaches third through fifth grade science and social studies. Lanie is a member of the Texas State Florists’ Association and the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas. Lanie graduated from Texas Tech University, and one thing she likes to do in her free time is watch Red Raider basketball. Her family also enjoys spending time with their animals, kayaking, fishing and competing in intense home game nights.

Estill will graduate in the top 10% of his class and plans to major in construction science at Texas A&M University.

Stacy Brisco

Educator of the Year

The Educator of the Year Award was presented to Stacy Brisco, teacher at Whitney Elementary School. She was thanked for her efforts to connect with students and their families, encourage creativity

Early voting in May election to begin Mon.

Early voting will begin Monday, April 24, as schools and cities in the area plan elections for the Saturday, May 6, uniform election date.

Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections. Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker filed to keep his seat, and he will be challenged by Janice Sanders. Council members Sam Pierce and Jason Ince were the only candidates to file for their positions and will be unchallenged.

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

Candidate announcement

Jerry Barker campaigning to continue serving as mayor

Jerry Barker, who has served as Whitney mayor since July 2022, is running to continue serving the city in his position.

In order to provide more transparency for citizens in city government, Barker moved City Council meetings from Monday to Thursday to allow citizens to read the agenda in the newspaper prior to council meetings.

"Upon becoming mayor, I realized the importance of information security in municipal organizations cannot be overstated. It is critical that the City of Whitney take the needed steps to protect its priority information from data breaches, unauthorized access and other disruptive data security threats to the city’s business and consumer data," he said.

To that end, the position of

Candidate announcement

Janice Sanders announces her candidacy for Whitney mayor

Janice Sanders has announced her candidacy for mayor of the City of Whitney.

Jerry Barker director of information technology (IT) services was created and filled. "All organizations need protection from cyber attacks and digital security threats," Barker said. "The protection of information is crucial

Sanders has called Hill County “home” since 1980 and has lived in Whitney since 2013. "I am seeking election as the mayor of Whitney with the desire to serve until the job is done," she said. "The City of Whitney is primed for a new and exciting transformation with the recent leadership changes in the police and fire departments. Now is the time to positively effect change to bring growth and stability to the City of Whitney."

The candidate brings a range of experience to the table. She has served as a member of the Covington Independent School District Board of Trustees for over 20 years. Her other experience includes being a certified

Janice Sanders firefighter, EMT and Level 2 Instructor. She is also a member of the Fort Graham Chapter DAR, a director of the Woodrow Osceola Water Supply and serves as the executive director of

Young Person of the Year Colby Estill (center) with Chamber Treasurer Jayson Lam and Miss Pioneer Day Jillie Milam

Citizen of the Year Lake Whitney Public Library Director Denise Carter

Educator of the Year Stacy Brisco (left) Miss Pioneer Day Jillie Milam and Chamber President Adam Bain

Chamber Member of the Year - The Lakelander

(Left To Right) Tessa Ray, Shannon Cottongame, Ellie Mahan

Hall of Fame Award recipient Vanessa Meyer (center) with Chamber Executive Director Janice Sanders and Miss Pioneer Day Jillie Milam

Hall of Fame Award recipient Jim Cato, including an earlier photo of Mr. Cato from his days as a local pharmacist

A Hill County Grand Jury that convened Thursday, April 6, returned the following indictments:

James Don Bomar, 29, of Joshua, burglary of a habitation

Richard Allen Brooks, 58, of Arlington, possession of methamphetamine between four and 200 grams

Daniel Lopez-Castillo, 45, of Itasca, driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years of age, possession of cocaine under one gram

Fiedl Alejandro Corral, 50, of Cleburne, indecency with a child - contact

Chad Allan Cowns, 36, of Arlington, possession of methamphetamine under one gram

Matthew John Grunewald, 25, of Denton, possession of amphetamine/dextroamphetamine between one and four grams

Remington Hedgepeth, 31, of Hillsboro, assault family/ household member impeding breath/circulation with previous conviction

Jasmine Shante Henry, 32, of Hillsboro, possession of methamphetamine under one gram

Isaias Hernandez-Ramirez, 66, of Hillsboro, driving while intoxicated (third or more)

Frances Sunan Hofstetter, 48, of Harker Heights, possession of methamphetamine between four and 200 grams

Terry Ray Johnson, 35, of Cleburne, possession of methamphetamine under one gram

Joel Christopher Karr, 34, of Cleburne, evading arrest/ detention with a vehicle

Jordan Nixon McGee, 20, of Kansas City, Missouri, theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000

Douglas Sterling McIntosh, 60, of Dallas, possession of heroin between one and four grams

Luis Gumaro Mendez, 32, of Hillsboro, driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years of age

Eric Shane Meredith, 42, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, posses-

sion of methamphetamine under one gram, unlawful possession of firearm by a felon

Tiffany Laneigh Misner, 32, of Blum, driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years of age

Robert Lewis Mossberg, 60, of Whitney, possession of methamphetamine between one and four grams

Dale Ray Oliver, 58, of Hillsboro, driving while intoxicated (third or more)

Haley Renee Owen, 21, of Hillsboro, possession of cocaine under one gram

Xavier Isiah Pesina, 24, of Itasca, assault family/household member with previous conviction (three counts)

Keith D. Phillips, 56, of Waxahachie, taking certain wildlife resources without consent

Luis Felipe Sanchez-Garcia, 40, of North Richland Hills, driving while intoxicated with child under 15 years of age

Maureen Tolan Tuntas, 69, of Hillsboro, injury to disable with intentional bodily injury

Mindy Lucille Warren, 29, of Axtell, evading arrest/detention with vehicle, possession of methamphetamine under one gram

Cody Miles Watson, 44, of Whitney, burglary of a habitation

Toni Nicole Williams, 26, of Hillsboro, harassment of public servant, assault of public servant (two counts)

James Robert Wilson, 72, of Whitney, deadly conduct - discharge firearm

Leslie Wimberly, 40, of Whitney, possession of oxycodone between four and 200 grams

Angela Hensley Yocham, 47, of Whitney, attempt to commit tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, possession of methamphetamine between one and four grams

District Attorney Mark Pratt presented the cases to the grand jury. District Judge Lee Harris presides over the 66th Judicial District Court.

Crowd honors memory of Whitney Wildcat Nate Callaway

A standing-room only crowd gathered for a remembrance ceremony to honor Nate Callaway Tuesday night, April 11, following the Wildcats' baseball game. A sign honoring Callaway was unveiled under the scoreboard at the baseball field as family, friends, former players and coaches joined his parents, Jay and Misti Callaway, to remember the well-loved athlete who lost his life in an accident last month at the age of 20. Callaway, a four-year letterman for the Wildcat baseball team, was described as a leader, both on and off the field, with an infectious will to win. He led the Wildcats to one of the deepest playoff runs in school history. Donations to the Nate Callaway Fund are being accepted by Whitney Church of Christ (P.O. Box 621, Whitney) to help provide clothing and shoes for children.

Commissioners Court approves radio agreement with Whitney

The Hill County Commissioners Court approved a radio services agreement with another city and discussed information technology in a regular session held Tuesday, April 11.

The court approved a radio services agreement with the City of Whitney as more entities sign on to improve emergency radio communications in the county.

The court recently approved user agreements and fees for other agencies utilizing the county's new 800 MHz public safety radio system. Chris Jackson, radio administrator for Hill County Emergency Management, told the court that other operators of radio systems also charge fees, and Hill County's fees are less than what others are charging.

The monthly cost is $15 per radio and $7 for other devices on the system, like computers and cell phones. The fee will help cover routine maintenance and system improvements in the years to come.

Commissioners also approved a three-year renewal of the Cartegraph/OpenGov software. Information Technology (IT) Director Phillip Cantrell told the court that the county can scale its package back because it has not needed the number of training and assistance hours that are included in the current package. This will reduce the cost by about $6,400 annually, and the county will have the option to add more hours if needed.

"This is one of the better things we've done," County Judge Justin Lewis said about implementing the database management system. "It allows us to tell you where every load of rock we buy goes; every mile a truck is driven, we know where it goes...it gives us data, and with good data this body can make good decisions."

Lewis thanked the commis-

sioners for working to learn the system over the past couple of years, saying that the county is seeing dividends from it.

Considering another IT-related agenda item, the court approved a credit application with Rhino Networks that will allow the county to do business with the company. Cantrell said that because of supply chain issues, he would like to have another option on hand for ordering necessary IT supplies.

Two bids were received after the county requested proposals for bank depository services.

Wells Fargo was approved as the county's depository, with Citizens State Bank as sub-depository.

Commissioners discussed whether to seek bids for property, casualty and loss insurance this year. While the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) has offered the best rates for many years, Lewis indicated that it is a good practice to seek bids every two to three years. The judge suggested holding off until next year due to the work involved in the process and the fact that the county has a new auditor, treasurer and other employees still settling into their roles. Commissioners voted not to seek bids this year, but they plan to next year.

The court approved an agreement with Tyler Technologies for the district clerk that will address criminal cash bond functionality issues that were not configured with the 2017 conversion to the software. The agreement will prevent the district clerk's office from having to use a second program to account for and reconcile the fund. The $4,480 fee will be paid out of the district clerk's budget.

A renewal of the county's agreement with the Heart

Lake Whitney Senior Center open Tuesdays

of Texas Council of Governments (HOTCOG) for mental health counseling services was approved. Grant funds are provided by HOTCOG through the governor's Criminal Justice Division. The funds help the local juvenile probation department provide mental health services. For Fiscal Year 2023, the county's portion of the grant is $2,767.

The court's next regular meeting will be Tuesday, April 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Hill County Courtroom of the courthouse in Hillsboro.

Lake Whitney Senior Center is open every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meals are provided without charge, but donations are accepted.

Participants enjoy activities, guest speakers, crafts, games and fellowship.

A fun, casual Bible study is also held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

To reserve lunch, call Jean at 254-694-2599.

The senior center is located at 503 North Colorado Street in Whitney.

WISD board hears presentation on expansion of athletic facilities

The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met Monday, April 10 in a regular session to hear a presentation on a proposed new weight room and an expanded girls’ locker room for Whitney athletics, review interim STAAR testing data and consider other regular business.

Tyson Griffin, a representative for the Touchdown Club, summarized the potential changes that the group hopes to make to Wildcat athletic facilities. The Touchdown Club was created in December of 2022 to support Whitney sports. In its first meeting, club members met with Athletic Director David Haynes and six other coaches. The group discussed ways the Touchdown Club can assist the coaching staff. The club has grown from the 12 members it originally started with to about 20 members.

At the meeting, coaches addressed the need they saw for an expansion in weight room equipment. Neighboring smaller schools have larger weight rooms with more equipment for their athletes. For example, Grandview has a 4,000 square-foot weight room with 12 racks; Clifton has a 5,000 square-foot weight room with 12 racks; West has 5,000 square-foot weight room with 16 racks. Whitney’s weight room has four racks. Whitney has 200 more athletes than West, 500 more athletes than Clifton and about 100 more than Grandview.

“What really started off as something that was aimed at football has morphed into some-

thing else. All our athletes should be using the weight room. Anyone who knows anything about sports knows when you get to a collegiate program, whether it is swimming, tennis, football, you name it, they all have dedicated strength and conditioning programs. A school that values sports should have that as well,” Griffin said.

Another issue that was discovered at the meeting was the lack of space for female athletes. In some cases, one locker is being shared by two or three girls. Furthermore, there is no changing space for visiting female teams.

Since its initial meeting, the Touchdown Club has been brainstorming possible ways to rectify both of these concerns.

Griffin said that if enough money were to be raised to go through with the proposal, the existing weight room could be repurposed to accommodate additional locker room space for girls and a changing space for girls visitors. The club proposes a 60 foot by 110 foot building that would house a 60 foot by 90 foot room, at 5,400 square feet. Dedicated spaces for girls softball and boys baseball would also be added.

In addition, the Touchdown Club proposed a new weight room, to be constructed behind the visitors’ football field where pole vaulting practice areas are currently located. The weight room would reduce the capacity of pole vaulting practice space, but the north side of the pole vaulting areas would remain in tact.

Griffin thanked the board members for their consideration and encouraged them to discuss the matter with athletic department staff.

Interim STAAR testing was completed in February and March, and Laura Hunt, director of curriculum and instruction, presented an analysis of the most recent scores when compared to the beginning of the year test results. Interim STAAR tests were administered to all grade levels who take STAAR tests, starting in third grade and continuing throughout the high school levels.

The interim tests, which are meant to simulate the official standardized tests that students will take in the spring, monitor students’ progress and predict students’ performance on STAAR tests. The tests covered material for the whole year and utilized STAAR passing standards, with the terminology of “did not meet, approaches, meets and masters.” Hunt’s analysis demonstrated the district’s test results when compared to Region 12.

In her key points for Whitney Elementary School, Hunt said, “We have more students in the “masters” category from fall to spring, so that is a positive trend. With the exception of fourth grade math, we have less students that did not meet in the spring. She continued, “If you look at fifth grade, across the board, we are above the region, passing in each area, so that was a highlight.”

For Whitney Middle School, Hunt said that sixth grade math stood out because the spring scores were a significant improvement over the fall scores. She also said that the middle school’s scores were closely aligned with Region 12, and in the areas of seventh and eighth grade math, the district is well above the region. Whitney Middle School Principal Kendra Hensley observed that there was a significant improvement in sixth grade math when comparing the fall scores to the spring scores. She also commented that there was an increase in the number of students who achieved the masters level in science and social studies for eighth graders.

Hunt noted that the high school’s U.S. History scores were well above the scores in the region, specifically in the masters category. Other than that subject area, the high school scored similarly to the region across the board. There was a drop in

algebra scores, and teachers are looking at ways to improve student performance in that subject.

Throughout the district, educators are taking the data from interim STAAR tests and using them to determine which areas to focus on during the crunch time leading up to the standardized tests.

During administrator reports, Elementary School Principal Amber Seely announced fun events planned for the elementary school, including field day, field trips and a talent show. The campus will also host an event celebrating the upcoming start of summer Monday, April 24, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hot dogs and chips will be served, and speakers will teach kids and parents about summer safety and tools that can help students continue learning over the summer.

Intermediate School Principal Layna Philipp said, “Testing season is upon us, and that can bring a lot of anxiety and stress, so we try to keep it positive with lots of fun things. We have a healthy balance of high expectations and fun.” Educators are working together at the intermediate level to help students with subject areas they’re struggling to understand in unique ways.

Hensley said that the middle school is also looking for a variety of ways to prepare the students for STAAR. One method the middle school is using is to permit students to take an incentive field trip to Main Event if they complete a certain number of STAAR review activities. She thanked the PTO and White Bluff Chapel for providing breakfast to staff recently.

Kristy Smith, director of technology, reported that the district has implemented antivirus software on each campus. The software has already found 43

malicious files and removed them. Russell Gauer, director of operations, discussed the transportation road and parking lot. He stated that if the board decides against hiring a construction company to lay a new road, then the district could instead look into a tractor package, which would help maintain the current transportation road. The board advised Gauer to give a complete overview of the transportation road options available in a future school board meeting.

Assistant Superintendent Melody Haley reviewed the details of the district’s investment policy. The superintendent and the assistant superintendent serve as the investment officers for the district, and they invest district funds as directed by the board. The board approved Superintendent John McCullough and Haley as the public fund investment officers. Safety is always the primary goal of an investment program, with liquidity and yield following safety in level of importance. The investment officers attend a daylong yearly investment training. The district works to have sufficient liquidity to meet anticipated cash flow requirements.

The board approved the allotment and TEKS certification, which the Texas Education Agency requires annually. The TEKS certification involves administrators analyzing the primary and supplemental resources being utilized for instruction and ensuring that the resources are completely aligned with the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills).

The board tabled action on a resolution on vouchers, education savings accounts, taxpayer savings grants and other mechanisms that could reduce public education funding.

The resolution, which McCullough summarized as a call

to the legislature to reject any diversion of public dollars to private entities in the form of education savings accounts and vouchers, was tabled to allow the district’s attorney time to review the document.

The board also voted to extend the depository contract to Citzens State Bank for an additional two years. The following resignations and retirements were announced: Julie Kilcrease-Holliday, Jennifer Penney, Lindsey Garza, Jeanne Thompson, Blake Villareal, Jack Kettler and Debra Bradley.

After closed session, all teachers, nurses and counselors were approved as presented; new hires were Colleen Long and Jennifer Fonseca; a termination as of end of contract was Rebecca Carlock. Nominated for WISD’s staff member of the month for the month of April was Terri Dylan, who serves as a social emotional learning support teacher at WIS and is in her first year at WISD. In her nomination statement, Principal Philipp wrote, “New to this role, Ms. Dylan has done a tremendous job working with our students and staff to create and develop a culture of acceptance, accountability and love.” Monday through Thursday, Dylan helps students work through their issues, involving peer conflict, family dynamics and emotional regulation. On Fridays, Dylan teaches character education classes using curriculum from Capturing Kids’ Hearts. In these classes, Dylan teaches concepts such as courage and work ethic, among others. Dylan is also known to assist with lunch duties, dismissal, testing and crisis response. Dylan encourages students to participate in work projects for the good of the campus, including redesigning large flower pots in front of the school.

Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Paul Hord, 82, after struggling with his health, passed away at home on hospice care on April 7, 2023. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Whitney Church of Christ. Burial followed at Hillcrest Garden of Memory.

Robert Paul Hord was born in Kermit, Texas, on July 18, 1940. He was the only child of Robert Davis Hord and Ora Louise Jordan. Depending on who knew him, he had different names: Bobby Paul, Bob, My Bob, Dad, Granddad and Grandnanay. As an only child with a vivid imagination, Bob had an imaginary friend named “Flyer Boy,” who flew a Corsair airplane. The skills he developed working with the chickens on the family farm gave him the nickname “chicken whisperer” in his later years because birds seemed comfortable around him. Bob grew up loving animals, rocks, fishing and astronomy. He had many pets throughout his life, including chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, raccoons, crows, owls, cockatoos, rabbits, squirrels, guinea pigs, roadrunners, turtles and fish.

Bob’s parents moved to Midland when he began school and opened South Main Drug. The drug store sold over-the-counter medicines, cosmetics and reading materials. The store also had a soda fountain, which served sodas, shakes and various ice cream desserts. Bob spent most

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Robert (Bob) Paul Hord

of his youth reading every comic book and magazine sold in the drug store and worked as a soda jerk when he was older. During his first year of high school, Bob’s parents moved to Laguna Park and opened a small resort called Blue Cove Lodge on Lake Whitney. Thrilled to live beside a lake, Bob enjoyed one of his favorite hobbies: fishing. He was the first student at Clifton High School permitted to miss school for the first Lake Whitney bass tournament. He graduated from Clifton High School in May 1958. Bob attended Texas A&M College immediately after high school. He met his future wife, Janice Joy Day, on a blind date while attending an A&M football game in Houston. He married her on June 6, 1964, just a few weeks after graduating from A&M University—the college had changed its name by then—with a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology.

Bob and Janice lived in Houston for two years while he developed film for Gulf Oil. In 1967, Bob began working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Throughout Bob’s career with the government, he and Janice lived in many different states, including: Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, North Carolina and Oklahoma. Janice had a daughter, Jeanie Louise, in 1968, and a son, Paul Henry, in 1971. In July 1982, Bob resigned from his government post and returned to Laguna Park, where he and Janice opened Gem Star Custom Jewelry. The in-home business allowed Bob to design and repair jewelry for customers and local jewelers. Self-taught, Bob was known as the jeweler’s jeweler because he fixed things most jewelers could not. His reputation as an honest and skilled jeweler allowed him to do what he enjoyed while providing for his family. Bob continued his work as a jeweler until his health would no longer let him do the work.

Bob’s wife, Janice, passed away on March 28, 2019, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She and Bob were married for 54 blessed years. Bob’s sweet 15-year-old great-granddaughter, Areli Villalpando, passed away on February 15, 2022. One of Bob’s favorite personal quotes was, “Education, when done properly, is a terminal condition.” He believed that no one should ever stop learning. Bob’s devotion to God, unconditional love and sweet-natured personality inspired many who knew and loved him.

He is survived by: his children, Jeanie Bellows and Paul Hord; grandchildren, Amanda Villalpando, Olivia Bellows, Emily Hord, Alexander Bellows and Matthew Hord; great-grandchildren, Emilio Villalpando, Bradly Taylor, Diego Villalpando, Andres Villalpando and Tiano Villalpando.

In lieu of plants and flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s name to the Foster’s Home for Children. https://www.foster shome.org/make-a-donation.

Condolences may be made online at www.marshallandmar shallfd.com.

Judy Juanita (Dunn) Riddle, 98, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at her residence in Cleburne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 21, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors in Whitney. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to service.

Judy was born in Georgia to Marvin and Idell Dunn and was the oldest of three siblings. She grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee and was a city girl, but she visited her grandparents often at their farm in Georgia. She was the oldest of three with two younger brothers. Her brother, Buddy, just two years younger, always told her, "Just because you are older, does not mean you are the boss. The man is always supposed to be the boss." She just laughed and kept on "being boss." She proved she was brave when the opportunity arose for her to fly in a two-man airplane. Her friend backed out but she took the ride! It was free and she loved it, though she never flew again.

She met Wade while she was a carhop. He drove up in a red convertible and she was enamored! They dated during the early 1940's war time until Wade had to return to Texas for the draft. He did not get drafted so she, alone, bravely rode the train to Dallas and took a bus to Waco to marry Wade on August 11, 1943. Wade worked construction so they moved around a lot until he started working on the Whitney Dam. They settled in Whitney, in their home in Prairie Valley in 1950 and raised three daughters. She stayed home while Wade worked away and was home only on weekends. She could protect herself very well as she was a good shot. She could shoot a gopher when he popped his head up and a snake anywhere she found one. Every two or three years she would drive to Chattanooga to see her parents and other family members. She bravely drove herself and three daughters many times when Wade was working and could not go with her. She enjoyed raising her daughters and loved her three grandchildren so very

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OUR LADY OF THE LAKE ANGLICAN CHURCH

Hwy. 22 • Laguna Park 1 mi. West of Dam 214-256-1497

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Holy Communion Sunday.....11:15 a.m

— Assembly of God —

ABIDING LIFE CHURCH

(Christ Centered - Family Oriented)

North FM 933 • 1105 N. Brazos

Whitney • 254-694-2147

Curtis McGehee, Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Family Night (Bible Classes)

Wednesday..7:00 p.m.

Prayer Meeting Saturday..6:00 p.m.

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Jesse Motley, Pastor

Sunday Bible Study.....9:45 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Prayer.....6:00 p.m.

Wed. Children’s & Youth..6:00 p.m.

CEDAR CREEK BAPTIST

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Rev. Ricky Gobert , Pastor SUNDAY

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

Sunday Morning Worship..10:45 a.m.

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

WEDNESDAY

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

FIRST BAPTIST OF KOPPERL 177 FM Kopperl Pastor Darrell Wallace 254-889-3579

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Rusty Penney, Senior Pastor

Chris Eller, Interim Youth Pastor

much. They each stayed with her many times as they were growing up. Her mother came to live with her in 1978 when her dad died. Wade's mother also moved right next door the same year. She cared for both of them for ten years. She was definitely a caregiver! When Wade retired, they spent lots of time fishing in the local lakes and ponds. She loved fishing; they stocked many local ponds with their catches. She also loved working crossword puzzles and reading mysteries. She collected Barbie dolls and loved every one of them. When Wade passed away, she spent her remaining years with her daughters and made many happy memories. She is well known on Facebook

Sue Jean (Blanton) Chance, 83, of Clifton passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Waco. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

for her humorous Momism quotes. She loved and was well loved by her whole family and a host of friends in the Whitney community.

Judy was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Wade Riddle; parents, Marvin and Idell Dunn; brothers, Buddy Dunn and Bill Dunn; daughters, Judy K. Riddle (infant) and Joyce F. Riddle; great-grandsons, Joshua DeWeese, Isaac DeWeese and Tony Arden; and son-in-law, Greg Wilson.

She is survived by: her daughters, Peggy Wilson and Sandra Gallagher and husband Kenny; grandchildren, Donnie Penney and wife Cynthia, Lisa Davis and husband Todd and Sherry DeWeese and husband Brian; great-grandchildren, Lauren Arden and husband Tim, Dustin Davis and wife Christiana, Darcee Davis and husband Robby, Emilee Penney, Rebecca Gedeon and husband Nathan, Jacob DeWeese, Briana Beamer and husband Joel and Jed DeWeese and wife Rebecca; 12 great-great grandchildren and one on the way. Condolences may be made online at marshallandmarshallfd. com.

Sue Jean (Blanton) Chance

1939-2023

Sue was born on April 22, 1939, in Melrose, Texas to her loving parents, William R. and Willie L. Blanton. She was a strong woman of God and loved to read her Bible every day. Sue loved watching YouTube videos, reading and cooking, as well as listening to music. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother who was loved unconditionally and will be missed so much.

Preceding her in death

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Pastor - Robert Wilkinson 254-580-8491

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

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

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

— Church of Christ —

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

Joann Penney, Children’s Dir.

SUNDAY

Sunday School…..9:45 a.m.

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.

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.

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.

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

UNITED METHODIST

Pastor Kaitlynn Shannon 254-694-2599

502 N. Colorado • Whitney

email: kmumc@windstream.net

SUNDAY

Sunday Morning Casual Worship 8:00 a.m..

Morning Worship ................11:00 a.m. (In person and Online) MONDAY

ESL Classes 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. TUESDAY

LW Senior Center.....9 a.m.-1 p.m. KING MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST THRIFT STORE

Sunday Morning Worship.....9:00 a.m. Sunday School.....10:00 a.m. UM Women (3rd Wed.)....6:00 p.m.

were her parents and loving husband, Wilburn L. Chance Sr. Sue is survived by: her loving children, John Chance and wife Darlene of Porter, Robert Chance of Conroe, Randy Chance of West, Wilburn Chance Jr. and wife Cathy of Whitney, and Mark Anthony Collins; siblings, LaMerle Mantooth of Whitney and William Blanton and wife, Stacy, of Clifton; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a hospice of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www.marshallandmar shallfd.com.

Judy Juanita (Dunn) Riddle 1924-2023

Hill County Sheriff’s Report

An arrest was made by the Hill County Sheriff's Office, and a subject was booked into jail at 12:57 a.m. Wednesday, April 12.

Reports indicated that authorities made contact with a 47-year-old man, who was charged with public intoxication with three prior convictions.

Chief Scott Robinson 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 4:06 a.m. Tuesday, April 11.

Library preparing for solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse will occur April 8, 2024, and our area is one of the best places in North America for viewing it. The Lake Whitney Public Library is planning to host fun activities for children, such as reading challenges and solar-themed arts and crafts projects leading up to the historical celestial event. Anyone who checks out an astronomy book from the library will receive a free pair of eclipse glasses. The library ordered 1,000 glasses, and Library Director Denise Carter looks forward to supplying glasses to as many library visitors as possible in the months leading up to the eclipse. The library will also speak about eclipse activities at a parents night at Whitney Elementary School, Monday, April 24, which starts at 5 p.m.

Lake Whitney Public Library News

Denise Carter, Library Director stores include Brookshire’s, David’s, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree.

Next Tuesday, April 25, at 1:30 p.m., join the Book Club as they discuss Women in White Coats by Olivia Campbell, the story of three pioneering women, who in the early 1800s paved the way for future women doctors. Together they built women-run hospitals and teaching colleges, creating for the first time medical care for women. Learn to use digital coupons at your favorite local store.

This Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m., coupon expert Wendie Thomas will show you how to save money. All you need is your store’s appreciation card;

Warm evenings make being outdoors enjoyable. Use your evenings to look up at the sky and find stars and planets with help from books from the library. View our collection on our featured books table and check out a couple.

Need to take the mystery out of your technical woes?

Consider it done with our tech help by John, who will teach you how to install eBook apps on your Android and Apple devices and help with your minor questions or issues. Stop by

any Friday from 2-4 p.m. for a personal session.

About Us

The library is located at 602 East Jefferson Avenue in Whitney and can be reached at 254-694-4639. You may also visit the library website at www. whitneylibrary.org. Scan the QR code below to access the library website and see what activities and resources await you.

According to reports, authorities made contact with a 37-year-old man, who was charged with assault of a family or household member, impeding breath or circulation.

Bonds totaling $5,000 were set on Micheal Scott.

Deputy Aaron Stone made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

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An arrest was made by the Hill County Sheriff's Office at 4:52 p.m. Tuesday, April 11.

Reports indicated that authorities made contact with a 28-year-old man, who was charged with furnishing alcohol to a minor.

Deputy Mike Knight 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 at 9:53 p.m. Monday, April 10.

According to reports, authorities made contact with a 38-year-old man in the 200 block of East Jefferson Avenue in Whitney. He was charged with driving while intoxicated with a child.

Deputy Mickey Winkle made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

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The Hill County Sheriff's Office took a subject into custody at 5:51 p.m. Monday, April 10.

According to reports, a 32-year-old man was taken into custody at the Community Supervision and Corrections Department. Luis Mendez had a motion to revoke probation on a charge of evading arrest/detention with a vehicle.

Deputy Carlos Carillo made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

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An arrest was made by the Hill County Sheriff's Office at 12:33 a.m. Tuesday, April 11.

Reports indicated that authorities made contact with a 37-year-old Dallas man on Interstate 35, near southbound mile marker 376. He had warrants out of Dallas County for assault family violence, impeding breath or circulation.

Deputy Aaron Stone 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 at 12:24 p.m. Friday, April 7.

According to reports, a 58-year-old Grandview man surrendered to authorities. He was charged with indecency with a child, sexual contact and indecency with a child, exposure.

Bonds totaling $450,000 were set on Richard Pennington.

Deputy Jose Solis made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

An arrest was made by the Hill County Sheriff's Office at

8:27 a.m. Saturday, April 8.

Reports indicated that authorities made contact with a 70-year-old woman in the 1100 block of Farm Road 1304 in Aquilla. She was charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member.

Deputy George McCurlie made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center. **********

The Hill County Sheriff's Office made an arrest at 10:24 a.m. Saturday, April 8.

According to reports, authorities made contact with a 30-year-old man in the 100 block of East Fifth Street in Blum. He had a violation of a bond or protective order.

Deputy George McCurlie made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center. **********

An arrest was made by the Hill County Sheriff's Office, and a subject was booked into jail at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 5. Reports indicated that a 17-year-old man was taken into custody at the Hill County Courthouse. He was charged with theft of property between $2,500 and $30,000.

Deputy Preston Cardwell made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

Thank you for the eighteen years of blessings you gave us! You embraced life with intense energy and involvment, you celebrated every moment!

Thank you for the eighteen years of blessings you gave us! You embraced life with intense energy and involvment, you celebrated every moment!

An arrest was made by the Hill County Sheriff's Office at 4:24 p.m. Monday, April 10.

Your genuine joy continues to fill our hearts with happiness, your cheerful spirit is with us every day, every step, every breath!

Your genuine joy continues to fill our hearts with happiness, your cheerful spirit is with us every day, every step, every breath!

Your radiant smile shines brightly in the heavenly sky,

Reports indicated that authorities made contact with a 58-year-old man in the 1900 block of Farm Road 933 in Aquilla. He was charged with Class C assault, criminal mischief between $100 and $750 and criminal mischief between $750 and $2,500.

Deputy Justin Latin made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center.

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The Hill County Sheriff's Office took a subject into custody at 7:55 a.m. Monday, April 10.

According to reports, authorities took a 32-year-old woman into custody at the Community Supervision and Corrections Department. She was charged with hindering secured creditors between $750 and $2,500.

Sergeant Spencer Batchelor made the arrest and booked the subject into the Hill County Law Enforcement Center. **********

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Breakfast to raise funds for Hill Co. CASA

To raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month all during April, Hill Regional Hospital is hosting a pancake breakfast Wednesday, April 26, from 8 to 10 a.m.

The meal will be served in the Medical Office Building Lobby of the hospital (come through the Franklin Street entrance).

All proceeds and donations will be given to the Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Hill County. There is a suggested donation of $5 per plate, or however much you would like to give from your heart.

Hill Regional's “Celebrity Chefs” are going to the griddle to “Flip for Tips” to help raise funds for this much-needed Hill County program.

While they are serving breakfast, Hill Regional pointed out that if anyone feels called to serve as a CASA volunteer they will be given information to help them make a decision. CASA assists many Hill County children as they go through the court system and is always in need of additional volunteers. Training is provided.

The hospital will be providing blue ribbons to help the community show support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

TPWD, DPS urge proper gun storage

Now that spring turkey hunting season has begun, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) want to remind gun owners that safe gun storage saves lives. Proper storage protects those you love and keeps firearms out of the hands of criminals.

The Pew Research Center estimates more than 45 percent of Texans own a gun. One-third of homes with children have a firearm, and many of these may be unlocked and loaded, according to DPS. The Keep ‘Em Safe Texas program was created three years ago to inform and educate gun owners about the importance of safely storing firearms when not in use.

As the state’s hunting authority, TPWD developed a Hunter Education program more than 50 years ago, teaching 1.5 million Texans how to safely handle and store guns. Hunting-related accidents in Texas are at an all-time low since the course became mandatory in 1988.

“We spend a lot of time teaching about safety in the field — it is equally as important to safely store your gun before and after the hunt,” said Hunter Education Coordinator Steve Hall.

Three Rules For Gun Safety

• Store Firearms Properly. Store guns unloaded and secured by a trigger lock, biometric lock, gun case, strong box, gun cabinet or gun safe.

• Lock Up Ammunition. Store ammunition safely, always locked away separately from firearms.

• Restrict Access. Keep others from access to stored firearms 24/7; this includes family, friends, children or other visitors.

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Go Blue Day, Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and an appreciation luncheon was held recently as a "thank you" to Hill County Child Protective Services (CPS), which has an average of 65 to 125 children in its care each month.

Go Blue Day in April is observed across the state and is a day to wear blue, the official color of child abuse prevention. In honor of Go Blue Day, fifth graders of Whitney Intermediate School visited the Hill County Courthouse Friday, April 14, for a courthouse tour given by County Judge Justin Lewis and visits with law enforcement and others.

Flags with the fifth graders’ hand prints on them were placed on the outside of the courthouse, in acknowledgment of Go Blue Day. Also displayed on the courthouse lawn was one pinwheel for every child who is in CPS care.

“You can live your perfect life and think nothing is going on, but in reality just around the corner, there could be a child in need. Events like this bring that awareness to the forefront,” said Debra Rochat, vice president of the Hill County CPS Board. She said that spreading the word about Go Blue Day encourages all groups of people, including parents, classmates, teachers, attorneys, police officers and firefighters, to stop for a moment and devote their attention to learning the warning signs of abuse and neglect.

“Be available and open. If a child walks up to you in Walmart and asks for help, be that person to help figure out their needs,” Rochat said.

In 2021, CPS investigations confirmed the abuse or neglect of 68,517 children in Texas.

According to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), there are four types of child maltreatment: physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse and emotional abuse.

Physical abuse is physical injury that results in substantial harm to the child. Texas DFPS states that citizens should suspect physical abuse if they see warning signs such as: frequent injuries without adequate explanations, burns or bruises in unusual patterns, cigarette burns on any part of the body, lack of reaction to pain, extreme fear of going home, injuries that appear after a child has not been seen for several days and unreasonable clothing that may hide injuries to arms or legs.

Neglect is the failure to fulfill a child’s basic needs necessary to sustain the health of a child.

Signs of neglect include: obvious malnourishment, consistent lack of personal hygiene that poses a health risk, stealing or begging for food, a child being left unattended for long periods of time and unaddressed need for medical attention.

Signs of sexual abuse include: physical signs of sexually transmitted diseases, evidence of injury to the genital area, pregnancy in a young girl, extreme fear of being alone with adults of a certain sex, knowledge of sexual relations beyond what is expected for a child’s age and sexual victimization of other children.

Emotional abuse is mental or

emotional injury that leads to a child’s impaired development or psychological functioning.

Signs of emotional abuse can include: over compliance or low self-esteem caused by verbal abuse; severe depression, anxiety or aggression; lagging in physical, emotional and intellectual development; significant changes to behavior; substantial weight gain or weight loss; and a caregiver who belittles the child, withholds love and seems unconcerned about the child’s problems.

Texas law requires that any person suspecting that a child has been abused or neglected must immediately make a report. In the case of an emergency, Texas DFPS advises concerned citizens to call 9-1-1 and then call the DFPS Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400.

Both CASA of Hill County and the Hill County CPS Board are accepting new members. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) represent abused and neglected children as a voice in the courtroom, to help judges make informed decisions in the children’s best interest. For more information about becoming a CASA volunteer, visit casaofhillcountytexas.org/ volunteer/.

The Hill County Child Protective Services Board works to assist CPS by hosting local child abuse prevention events and by keeping items for children who are removed from their homes and placed into CPS care. Quick-access items are kept in the Hill County Rainbow Room. Donations to the Rainbow Room can be dropped off at the CPS office, 605 South Ivy Street in Hillsboro.

Individuals, corporations, churches or community groups can also mail monetary donations to the Hill County CPS Board, P.O. Box 356, Hillsboro, Texas 76645.

Local sales tax revenue still elevated

Texas Comptroller Glenn

Hegar announced last week that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $977.2 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 12.8 percent more than in April 2022.

Hill County's April payment was reported at $281,280, up 22% from last April. From Jan uary through April, Hill Coun ty has received $1,354,150, up 11% from the same time period in 2022.

The City of Whitney's allocation was reported at $79,033 in April, up 44% from April 2022. To date in 2023, the city's sales tax revenue has totaled $303,621, up 17% from the same time last year.

In the county seat, the City of Hillsboro's April allocation came to $383,071, up 34% from the same time last year. Year-to-date numbers show the city receiving $1,843,653 so far in 2023, up 37% from last year's allocations to this point.

April allocations and chang es from last April for other Hill County cities were: Ab bott - $11,049, down 5%; Aq uilla - $1,243, up 12%; Blum$3,134, up 21%; Bynum - $832, up 3%; Carl's Corner - $4,192, up 11%; Covington - $5,727, up 18%; Hubbard - $17,638, up 15%; Itasca - $15,676, up 8%; Malone - $2,976, up 78%; Mertens - $440, up 6%; Mount Calm - $2,462, up 167%; Pe nelope - $650, up 20%.

Bosque County's April allo cation was $75,771, up 31% from last April, and year-todate data shows the county receiving $320,634 so far this year, up 14% from last year.

Bosque County allocations and changes included: Clifton

- $97,402, up 35%; Cranfills Gap - $4,016, up 28%; Iredell

- $2,450, down 6%; Meridian

- $25,705, up 59%; Morgan$3,180, up 2%; Valley Mills

- $13,654, up 29%; Walnut Springs - $5,767, up 26%.

These allocations are based on sales made in February by businesses that report tax monthly.

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 - Cash Horton, Brittlan Mitchell, Kendrix Van Landingham and Rhylan Bleything; second rowChase Owens, Kinslea Bartley, Sienna Franklin and Everly Kelley; third row - Audree Hubbard, Case Hill, Bronson McMannaway, Ezra Herrera and Sean Tucker; back row - Zaine Sutch, Jackson Lambert, Nolan Ortega, Alysa Orizaba, Alina Flackus and Kaylynn Tucker.

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to the strength and growth of our city. Beyond the peace of mind of our city’s residents that all of their client data is secure, strong information security keeps the city’s business operating at full capacity and reduces its susceptibility to exploitation by hostile outside forces."

Barker pointed out that in his time as mayor, a $300,000 grant has been initiated with no match of funds from the City of Whitney to provide a comprehensive land use plan, an updated zoning map, zoning regulations and subdivision regulations.

"I have created a comprehensive pay scale plan along with written job descriptions for all city employees in an effort to

SANDERS

the Lake Whitney Chamber of Commerce, a position that has given her the ability to work on business growth and community projects.

"I have the knowledge and skills to encourage unique opportunities, leadership and the implementation of new ideas," Sanders said. Sanders said that her desires for the future are to promote economic development to in -

be competitive in the workforce and to provide retention of our city employees," Barker said. "I asked City Council to approve reinitiating the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment Commission, and the council authorized creation of a Parks Board providing two board positions to Whitney Youth Association and Whitney Wildcat Football League."

Barker is a 1975 graduate of Whitney High School and has over 20 years of local city government and economic development experience, including: working on state projects with Texas Department of Transportation; proven business recruitment through economic

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op a strategic plan with hopes to improve the City Park to include walking trails, a splash pad, a dog park and other amenities," she said. "This strategic plan will also include exciting activities for the area youth providing opportunities for them to safely gather for entertainment within our community."

Sanders said that she will conduct town hall meetings

development practices; land acquisition purchase, development and project management; federal and state grant programs; city hotel/motel tax management; working with the Main Street grant program; community development; planning, zoning and eminent domain; wastewater treatment plant management; and public speaking.

He also has over 10 years of experience as a certified Texas floodplain manager. A meet-the-candidate event has been set for Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m. at the Whitney Area Museum. There will be hot dogs and refreshments available.

hand in hand with community businesses to promote tourism. "I promise to be transparent, truthful and always maintain the highest level of integrity," Sanders said. "I will serve the citizens of the City of Whitney and the surrounding areas of Hill County with character and honesty. Your voices will be heard."

The public is invited to a meet-and-greet with the candi-

Lookin’ For Life In All The Right Places!

This month an exciting mission leaves Earth. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, better known as JUICE, heads for our largest planet’s moons. It’s possible that life exists in our own solar system and JUICE hopes to find it.

These three Jupiter moons — Ganymede (Earth size), Callisto and Europa — all have subsurface oceans that hypothetically could host microbial life. Sort of like our plankton in our oceans. And we can see these moons from Earth with a pair of good binoculars!

We don’t know exactly how the first organic molecules evolved into self-replicating systems on Earth by divine plan, but what knowledge we do have will be useful on these moons. Anyway, we have plenty of time to consider possible answers because JUICE will not arrive at Jupiter until 2031!

I hope you’ll enjoy thinking about the origins of life no matter what your personal perspective is. Perhaps we are on the cusp of learning more about how we earthlings are not alone in a very big cosmos. Just our own Milky Way Galaxy has over 300,000,000 stars with 1,000,000 planets!

Thanks for reading, and remember: keep bright lights looking down so we can look up!

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Sentences handed down in 66th Judicial District Court

The office of District Attorney Mark Pratt recently prosecuted felony criminal cases in the 66th Judicial District Court of Hill County. The following Texas Department of Criminal Justice convictions are for March:

Justin Walter Freels, possession of methamphetamine under one gram, 12 months state jail; bail jump and failure to appear felony, five years prison

OC Hawley III, possession of methamphetamine between one and four grams, 25 years prison

James Earl Mantooth III, assault family/household member with previous convictions, six years prison

Johnny Andrew Windell, unauthorized use of a vehicle, nine months state jail; theft of property between $30,000 and $150,000, two years prison

Rogelio Garcia, possession of methamphetamine between one and four grams, three years prison

Scotty Dale Densman, assault family/household member with previous convictions, four years prison

Randy Joe Abbott, possession of methamphetamine under one gram, 15 years prison; tamper/ fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair, 25 years prison; bail jump and failure to appear felony, 25 years prison (x 4)

Rhongena Whiteis, theft of property under $2,500 with two or more previous convictions, 15 months state jail

Charles Radcliffe Villarreal, possession of methamphetamine between one and four grams, four years prison; evad-

JV track team earns district championship

The Whitney High School junior varsity girls are District 17-3A champions in track and field.

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ing arrest/detention with a vehicle, four years prison

Jabborr Malquise Williams, bail jump and failure to appear felony, three years prison; possession of methamphetamine under one gram, 12 months state jail

Kimberly Jo Fuller, possession of methamphetamine under one gram, 12 months state jail

Timothy Justin Nicholas Ford, possession of methamphetamine under one gram, 12 months state jail; bail jump and failure to appear felony, three years prison

Jose Castillo-Garcia, assault family/household member impeding breath or circulation, three years prison

Amber Denise Chatham, assault family violence impeding breath with previous conviction, eight years prison

Ricky Jordan Jones Jr., unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, 12 years prison; terroristic threat against peace officer/ judge, 12 years prison; unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, 12 years prison; deadly conduct - discharge firearm, 12 years prison

Tracy Carl Kuyawa, evading arrest/detention with previous conviction, 15 months state jail; unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, six years prison; evading arrest/detention with a vehicle, six years prison; possession of methamphetamine under one gram, 15 months state jail

District Judge Lee Harris presides over the 66th Judicial District Court.

LAKE WHITNEY FISHING REPORT

April 12. Great. Water lightly stained; 66 degrees; 5.69 feet below pool. Striped bass are great throughout the reservoir on or near flats and near channel edges casting or trolling swimbaits or umbrella-rigs. Fishing with live shad is working especially well. Report provided by Kraig Sexton, Sexton's Guide Service

LLC, Fishing Charter, Marine Electronics. Bass are on beds biting topwater yellow magic and soft plastics. Bass are at the peak of the spawn this week and should move into the post spawn period just in time for the shad spawn. Report by James Moore, North Texas Bass Fishing and Cmoore Striper Guide.

WHS JV track competes at district meet

The Whitney High School junior varsity boys track and field team excelled in competition all season long and finally got to showcase their talents at home in the recent district championship meet. This group earned gold medals in the 4x100m relay, 4x200m relay, triple jump, 100m dash and 200m dash. Pictured are (l to r): front row - Xavier Romero, Kyren Howard, Lupe Villarreal, Angel Saucedo, Nathan Patalon, Kylix Rose, Jax Avant, Owen Hulsey, Brayden Rockett, Joseph McDowell, Geovanny Gonazalez, Taylor Ray-Garcia and Joel Torres; back rowJonah Cottongame, Dominic Futrell, Kanen West, Braden Wohleb, Daon Pipkins, Aiden Albright, Carson Griffin and Trevor Heath.

State sales tax holiday set for emergency supplies

With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.

“While we can’t know in advance when the next flood, tornado or hurricane may strike, we can make sure our families, homes and businesses have the supplies they need to face these and other emergencies,” Hegar said. “This tax holiday can help Texans save money while stocking up for emergency situations. Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Take the time now to get prepared.”

The comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save nearly $2 million in state and local sales taxes during the tax holiday, which was approved by the Texas Legislature in 2015.

There’s no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase. These include:

• household batteries, fuel containers and flashlights priced less than $75;

• hurricane shutters and emergency ladders priced less than $300; and

• portable generators priced less than $3,000.

For purchases made online, note that delivery, shipping, handling and transportation charges are part of the sales price. Consider these charges

when determining whether an emergency preparation supply can be purchased tax-free during the holiday.

For example, if you purchase a rescue ladder online for $299 with a $10 delivery charge, the total sales price is $309. Because the total sales price of the ladder is more than $300, tax is due on the $309 sales price.

Purchases that do not qualify include:

• batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles;

• camping stoves and camping supplies;

• chainsaws;

• plywood;

• extension ladders and stepladders; and

• tents. A list of emergency preparation supplies that may be purchased tax-free can be found on the comptroller’s website at www. comptroller.texas.gov.

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."

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Team members pictured

to r) are: front row

Mackenzie Henderson, Keeli Peters, Hope Ivers, Emily Maldonado, High Jump District Champion McKenna Driessner; back row - Abby Meador, Emma Couch, Ariana Espino, Joannah Andis, Lylah McFall and Triple Jump District Champion De’Ara Johnson. Not Pictured is 800m District Champion Nayeli Estrada.

and serve as a mentor to her fellow educators over the past 15 years.

Whitney Elementary School

Principal Amber Seely called Brisco a teacher who has "mastered the craft of teaching." She said that Brisco creates a classroom environment that encourages creativity and supports all learners. "You want to be a part of the fun when you enter her classroom," Seely said.

Brisco was described as a team member who is fi rst to sign up to pilot new programs or try new strategies. "Her ability to analyze data and make adjustments in her instruction helps improve student achievement," Seely said.

As a mother to three children who are involved in activities and the wife of a police officer, Brisco has learned to juggle an unconventional, busy schedule. "Despite her busy personal schedule, Mrs. Brisco always shows up to volunteer," Seely said.

Denise Carter

Citizen of the Year Lake Whitney Public Library Director Denise Carter was

honored with the Citizen of the Year Award, presented by Chamber Director John McCullough.

Carter brought her 44 years of experience to the Whitney library in 2006 and quickly began working to build a new library completely through donations and expand programs.

"Denise quickly had a vision for the library and coordinated a drive to build a new library at no cost to the taxpayers of Whitney or the county," McCullough said.

In 2014, the library moved to its new home at 602 East Jefferson Avenue, a 6,300 square-foot facility with more space to serve the community.

"It is the belief of the chamber that Denise Carter has made an investment in her community with her leadership, work ethic, commitment to the library and her love for books," McCullough said.

Carter was unable to attend the ceremony and Mayor Jerry Barker accepted the award on her behalf.

Jim Cato & Vanessa Meyer Hall of

Fame

This year's Hall of Fame

Award recipient was Jim Cato, who was honored for the many ways he has served his community, church and family in his 95 years of life.

Just a few of his many efforts have included work as principal officer of the International Association of Lions Clubs and a Whitney Lions Club member since 1954, president of Whitney Hospital Authority, Hill College Board of Regents member and Shorthorn Association delegate. Mr. Cato was also the longtime pharmacist at Cato Drug in downtown Whitney for many years.

As a Hill College board member from 1984 through 2016, he oversaw the expansion of Hill College into Johnson County and additions to the Hillsboro campus, including the W.R. Auvenshine Library, the Bob Bullock Sports Center and the Vara Martin Daniel Performing Arts Center. In 2021, he was awarded the Pillar of the Community Award by the college.

VOTING

Bank, Citizens State Bank, Citizens National Bank of Hillsboro, TNMP, Hill County Insurance and HILCO Electric.

Chamber directors and staff involved in the banquet included: Executive Director Janice Sanders, President Adam Bain of Lake Whitney State Park, Treasurer Jayson Lam of Peoples Bank, Director Joe Marek of HILCO Electric, Director Lori Proctor of 24:15 Realty, Director Connie Terry of Citizens State Bank, Director Steve Peacock of Citizens National Bank, Director Rudy Reyna of Build 1 Way Construction, Director Jean Drugan of Whitney Senior Center and Director John McCullough of Whitney ISD. Los Verdes catered the meal, and John Thiele served as auctioneer.

Corson and Larry Farmer also filed as candidates.

continued from page 1 p.m. Monday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 2.

Early voting will be held at the Whitney ISD Administration Building Board Room, located at 305 South San Jacinto Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 24, through Friday, April 28, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 2

Election day voting will be in the same location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Covington will need an election to fill a seat on its council. Marcos Soto (seat one) and Garrett Woodlee (seat 5) were uncontested. Incumbent Jessica Utter will seek seat three and will be challenged by April Bradshaw.

Election day voting will be in the same location from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The City of Blum will need an election to select a mayor, but council members were unopposed. Mayor Chryle Hackler will be challenged by Matthew Cisneros, and Brandon Munn and Terry Thomas filed to keep serving on the council.

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.

Last year’s Hall of Fame honoree was also present at the banquet to receive her award. Vanessa Meyer was unable to attend due to cancer treatments last year but accepted her award in person at this year's banquet.

The annual banquet is a major fund raiser for the chamber, which has over 250 members representing businesses, organizations and individuals that strive to improve the business climate and general welfare of the Lake Whitney area.

Covington ISD will not need an election. Incumbent Georgia Whittington filed to keep a seat on the board, and J.D. Kaye filed for an open position on the board.

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Early voting will be at the Covington Church of Christ Annex, located at 116 North Barron Street, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 24, through Friday, April 28, and 7 a.m. to 7

Sunday, April 9 Topics subject to change without notice

The Lakelander Newspaper Chamber Member of the Year

“Being Saved”

The Lakelander Newspaper was recognized with the Chamber Member of the Year Award and honored for its efforts to keep the community informed since 1988.

Auction item sponsors for the event were: Brewed Awakening Coffee Co., Poore Family Feed Store, The Lakelander, Go 2 Liz, Rachel Parker, Dick's Canoes, Riverplace Pottery, Salon 110, TK Powerwash, WB Marina Market, I Can Only Imagine, Connie Van Driel, Lake Whitney Arts, Lake Whitney Custom Homes, Build 1 Way Construction and The Place at Lake Whitney.

There is no greater blessing in life than being saved by the grace of God. Salvation includes many blessings, including redemption, sanctification, justification, atonement, and reconciliation. What a blessing to be saved!

Watch each Sunday morning: 7:30 a.m. Waco, KWTX TV Channel 44 7:30 a.m. KTXD TV Channel 47 8:30 a.m. KTXA TV Channel 21

“By Grace Through Faith”

The Scriptures teach clearly we are saved by grace and through faith, but they do not teach we are saved by grace alone through faith alone. Many people read one scripture but avoid other passages that are just as relevant.

Early voting will be in the Blum ISD Administration Office, located at 310 South Avenue F, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays from Monday, April 24, through Tuesday, May 2. 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.

“Take Up Your Cross”

The Lord Jesus challenges everyone to deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. What does the Lord mean by this challenge? How do we first take up our cross, and how do take it up daily?

Brought

Live auction sponsors were: Bosque Real Estate, Peoples

Brought to you by The Whitney Church of Christ “Because We Care”

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4.9.23 – “Being Saved” There is no greater blessing in life than being saved by the grace of God. Salvation includes many blessings, including redemption, sanctification, justification, atonement, and reconciliation. What a blessing to be saved!

4.16.23 – “By Grace Through Faith”

The Scriptures teach clearly we are saved by grace and through faith, but they do not teach we are saved by grace alone through faith alone. Many people read one scripture but avoid other passages that are just as relevant.

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4.23.23 – “Take Up Your Cross”

The Lord Jesus challenges everyone to deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him. What does the Lord mean by this challenge? How do we first take up our cross, and how do take it up daily?

SHOWROOM- 2019 RAM Limited, 47,000 miles. $55,000. Call 254-253-1645

WANTED: unwanted trampolines or unwanted trampoline frames. call 254-2661265

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.

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

Garage Sales

under “Upcoming Events”. Pamela Bowman and Shauna Patton

PRIVATE SITTER–

FOR SALE: Washer and Dryer in good condition. $125 each or $200 for the pair. F-150 truck toolbox $75. 254635-0148

USED BARN METAL : good shape, 18 pieces 10 ft., 14 pieces 9ft., 14 pieces 7ft., 16 pieces 16 ft. Call 254-9980830.

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

FOR SALE: 2006 Chevrolet 1 ton dually pickup, Duramax Diesel, Allison Transmission, Butler bed with hay spikes, 286,000 miles. Good condition. $15,500. Call 254749-8820.

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

FOR SALE: 5th wheel trailer with toy hauler, king size bed. Walk-in bathroom with shower. Washer and dryer connections. 2 TV's. Awning never been used. $14,000 or make an offer. Cash only. 817-938-0072

POOL FOR SALE– 28 foot round doughboy pool with filter, pump and cleaner. $7,000. 254-749-4275

APT FOR RENT: Unique 1 bedroom and efficiencies $850 and $650. Bills paid. Off 1713. 254-205-6995

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. Call 254-266-1265. U.S. Army Combat Veteran Vietnam Era. 3wp-4-26

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

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.

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 SALE: 18FT 1994 tracker boat and trailer. 60

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

FOR SALE: 1984 32 ft. Motor Home. clean, dependable, ready to go. $10,900. Call 254-8893513. 3wp4-12

TRIPLE C TREE SER-

VICE: 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. tfn 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. TFN

FOR SALE: 2 seater kayak $450. New VR Headset Metaquest 2. $200. Serious Inquires Only! 254-694-5083 3wp 5-3

10X20 STORAGE UNITS available for rent, monthly or yearly rates, 4444 N. FM

254-717-9338

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 3wp5-3

GARCIA’S FENCING : Farm, ranch, chain-link, privacy fence and repairs. Also,

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

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!!!

Available for all your cleaning needs.

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

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR: Over 30 years of experience, veteran owned and operated, 254-218-9656.

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

LAKE WHITNEY – house on 14 acres with waterfront views. $980K. By appointment: 281-682-6055

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.

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TEX Solar Screens. Reduce window heat 80-90%, enhances house exterior, provides more privacy. Free

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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.

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

ACCEPTING WASTE OIL 877-816-0184

This should be 8 CI –(3.46” x 4 ”)

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.

SHREDDING, FILL AND SMOOTH gravel and dirt roads. Tilling, earth moving. Reasonable rates. Call Tractor Mike 580-699-4421. 10 years in Bosque County. FOR SALE: Burn rings, 877-816-0184.

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HELP WANTED

CNA CERTIFIED

CAREGIVER: 15 years

experience. Reasonable rates, available 5 days a week. References available upon request. Call 903-372-1847.

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.