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Troup rallies for Alyssa tonight at THS BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Reporter

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Arp High School student Allie Alibrando (left) portrayed the drunk driver during the demonstration.

Arp students get object lesson on alcohol, driving BY DON TREUL Editor

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arents send children to school to learn. Arp High School students learned one of the more important lessons of their lives Thursday, May 3. Forty students at Arp High School participated in Shattered Dreams at the Arp High School campus and presented the program before the entire student body. The Shattered Dreams pro-

gram choreographs an accident scene wherein a student who has been drinking alcohol crashes a vehicle. Arp High School students portrayed the characters, including the driver who had been drinking, two of the driver’s friends who were in the vehicle, and the driver of the second vehicle involved in the wreck. The students who portrayed the characters have been working on

“Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your good health has vanished.”

— Og Mandino Index Bulletin Board ........... 2 A Living Out Loud......... 2 A Business Review ...... 9 A Churches ................... 4 A Classified Ads ........... 5 B Community ..... 3, 5-12A Meals on Wheels ...... 5 A Opinion...................... 2 A Obits .......................... 3 A Sports.....................1-4B

ALYSSA FLORA der results in sustained muscle contractions and cause twisting and repetitive movements or See TROUP, Page 3A

Election set for Saturday Early voting for the election for Troup Independent School District Board of Trustees, Places 3, 4 and 5, ended Tuesday, May 8.

The election will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Troup Municipal Library, 102 S. Georgia, in Troup.

Cargill murder trial begins BY DON TREUL Editor

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Thought for Today

The community of Troup is coming together to help Alyssa Flora of Troup and her family with a beneÀt spaghetti supper, concert, bake sale and silent and live auction tonight at Troup High School from 6:308:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5. Local businesses are helping out by donating items for a rafÁe to be held during the concert. Twelve year old Alyssa suffers daily from a difÀcult disease known as Dystonia. This neurological movement disor-

Mark Holloway portrayed the Grim Reaper.

The murder trial for Kimberly Diane Cargill, 45, who lived in the 1800 block of Waterton Circle in Whitehouse, started Monday in the 241st District Court in Tyler. Cargill is accused of killing her babysitter, Cherry Walker, 39, in See TRIAL, Page 3A

KIMBERLY CARGILL

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

Sonny Ybarra ready for inspection BY SUZANNE LOUDAMY Reporter

As Captain in the Henderson Fire Department, Sonny Ybarra of Whitehouse has seen Àrst hand the importance of being prepared for the worst of situations, especially those involving Àre. He has brought his training back to Whitehouse, where it began, and now he is working the proactive side of ÀreÀghting rather than the reactive. Ybarra is the part-time Àre and building inspector for the City of Whitehouse. New Àre inspections have begun in the schools and will continue through the commercial establishments and other areas of the city. Ybarra has the Àre inspection train-

ing and is expanding that to include the building inspection with the assistance of City Manager Mike Peterson. Ybarra actually began his ÀreÀghting days in Whitehouse in 2003 after his wife suggested he needed to do something to get involved in the community and out of the house. He got involved in the Whitehouse Volunteer Fire Department. The couple had moved to Whitehouse that same year. His wife Katy was teaching in Jacksonville while he worked at the Andrews Center in Tyler. Katy had family who lived in Whitehouse so they decided to settle here. See READY, Page 3A

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Community Activities

Bluegrass Jamboree in Whitehouse Bluegrass Jamboree is set for Saturday, May 12 at the TASCA building, 10495 CR 2167 (Jim Russell Rd). Bands scheduled to perform are Wise County, Church Hill and Country Grass. TASCA members $4, guests $5. Music starts at 6 p.m. For additional information call 903-871-3217.

Troup majorette bake sale The Troup majorettes will hold a bake sale at the Brookshire’s in Troup on Saturday, May 12. The girls are raising money to help pay for their uniforms.

AARP driver safety program offered AARP is offering their driver safety program for drivers age 50 and older the first and second Monday of each month. The next course is set for Monday, May 14, 1-5 p.m., at Pollard Methodist Church. The cost for AARP members is $12 with non-members paying $14. To register for a class or to express your interest for an evening or Saturday class, call Jim Linney at 903-839-7789.

Henry M. Bell Masonic Lodge meeting Henry Marsh Bell Masonic Lodge #1371 will meet Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. All Masonic Brothers are welcome to attend.

Wildcat EE Club meets The Wildcat Extension Education Club meets at the Whitehouse YMCA, Monday, May 14, 7 p.m. “Fast Food with a Slow Cooker” will be the subject.

TGHS meeting date moved The quarterly meeting of the Troup Genealogical/ Historical Society has moved their meeting date to May 19 due to a conflict with May elections. Suzanne Cross Shelton will bring the program at the meeting that begins at 2 p.m. at the Troup Library. Shelton has just published a family history and cookbook entitled “The Pages of our Years.” The public is invited.

WH Recycle Center open Whitehouse Recycle Center is open Wednesdays from 7-10 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your recyclable paper, newspaper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum cans and tin cans. The Recycle Center is located on Railroad Avenue.

Troup Recycle Center open Troup now has a self-service recycling receptacle. Bring your recyclable paper, newspaper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum and tin cans to the Allied Waste Recycling bin placed across from the downtown fire station at the corner of W. Bradford and N. Georgia.

School Activities

Troup bands hold concerts Troup bands will hold their end of school concerts on Thursday, May 17 beginning at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Come and hear the sixth grade, middle school and high school bands as they conclude their musical year.

Government Activities

WH P & Z to meet The City of Whitehouse Planning and Zoning commission is set to meet Monday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Whitehouse City Council and Court chambers at 311 E. Main.

Arp trustees to meet The Arp ISD Board of Trustees will meet Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Arp High School Library.

Troup trustees to meet Troup ISD trustees meet Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Troup ISD Administration Office at 201 N. Carolina.

God given, not man made “Wake the neighbors! Get the word out! Come on, crank up the music, climb a mountain and shout! This is life we’ve been given, made to be lived out … so live out loud.” +++ Just about the time I finished watering Monday night the sky began to flash, the clouds began to boom and down came the rain. Isn’t that about right? I just considered it an enticement for the rain. It’s like washing your car. Do that and it wll surely rain. Ever ything looks greener and grows better with God’s water. I have been faithful to keep my little gardens watered and tended so far this year. I even watered through the drought of last summer. I was conservative, watering by hand and only enough to keep things alive, and I didn’t loose anything. But on the rare occasion we would receive some rain, man did things perk up. The water out of the hose just doesn’t work the same magic as the rain does. It has been sort of the same with this weight loss thing for me. When I got out of the way and prayed about every hunger pang that came, asked

for guidance as I chose what to eat and what not to eat and especially asked God to make me think about something else ever y time the thought of Suzanne Loudamy Aussie cheese fries came to mind, changes began to happen. I won’t say it has been effortless and I won’t start bragging and buying new clothes because I’ve only lost eight pounds. But it has been a great week and not horrible to bear. I was anticipating Saturday and Sunday to be pretty tough days. We catered a wedding reception on Sunday and spent all day Saturday preparing food. For two days mounds of strawberries and twenty pounds of cubed cheese tempted me. It got really tough as I stood over the mixer adding sweetened condensed milk to the fruit dip made of cream cheese and marshmallow creme because it wasn’t quite sweet enough.

The little pigs in a blanket did me in. They sounded like that little pig on the Geico commercial with the pinwheels, “WEEEEE!” I ate them! I quieted their little squealing snouts by dipping them in raspberry chipotle sauce and devouring them. But it was OK. I only ate two or three, not the whole plate full! There was actually some control. It wasn’t a free-for-all. It is all on His power though. I have absolutely no will power. I never have. That is probably my weakest character flaw. Actually, I guess I should say it is my second weakest. The first would be that I do not rely enough on His grace and His strength. I always try to do things on my own. Maybe this time I can do a lot more listening and a lot less talking. He speaks softly and I’m usually making too much noise to hear. This one week of success has been totally God given, not man made and it has given me promise to continue. +++ If you have a thought to share, please send it to me at reporter@tricounty leader.com or call 903-839-2353.

Bob Bowman’s East Texas Casablanca’s East Texan

When you talk to East Texas movie buffs about their favorite all-time films, the one everyone places near the top is Casablanca, a seventy-year-old love stor y made in 1942 star ring Humphrey Bogar t and Ingrid Bergman. But few knew that an East Texan, Dooley Wilson, played a significant Bob Bowman role in the film—not necessarily as a part of the plot, but as the piano player who sang “As Time Goes By,” the classic theme which ranks among filmdom’s top movie songs. An African-American, Wilson was born as Arthur Wilson on April 3, 1886, in Tyler. He reportedly played in black clubs around Tyler before moving to Chicago, where he earned his nickname in 1908, the result of his signature Irish song, “Mr. Dooley” while playing at the Pekin Theater. He performed the role in whiteface. Because of his role in Casablanca, history has forever associated Wilson with the piano. But Dooley never played one. He only sang and sometimes used the drums. Dooley performed on Broadway in the early forties and his breakthrough appearance came in the role of Little Joe, a stereotypic lazy rascal in the musical, “Cabin in the Sky.” He also played an escaped slave in “Bloomer Girl” and his performance of the song, “The Eagle and Me,” was included in a Smithsonian compilation of American theater songs. While Casablanca established Dooley’s reputation on the

silver screen, it wasn’t his first film. He had already played in more than 20 motion pictures when the Casablanca film came along. For his role, he was paid $350 a week. By comparison, Sydney Greenstreet was paid $3,750 a week. If you remember the film, Sam was a singer and pianist employed by Rick (Humphrey Bogart). “As Time Goes By,” written by Herman Hupfield, appears as a continuing musical and emotional motif throughout the film. Dooley’s rendition of the song is remembered for itself, as well as for its cinematic associations. About a year ago, a television show ranked the movies’ top songs—and “As Time Goes By” was among the top three, along with “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “Singing in the Rain.” Since Dooley couldn’t play the piano, his playing in the film was actually done by Elliott Carpenter, who was placed on the set where Wilson could see him and imitate his hand movements. The only black people on the Casablanca set, Wilson and Carpenter remained lifelong friends. Dooley almost didn’t get the Casablanca role. Ella Fitzgerald, a popular singer in the forties, was considered for the part and Dooley’s Sam might have been Ella’s Molly. Ironically, Humphrey Bogart’s role as saloon owner Rick was originally supposed to be a young Ronald Reagan. George Raft, another popular actor in the forties, was a second choice. Dooley died on May 30, 1953, in Los Angeles. He was buried in Rosedale Cemetery, a favorite resting place for politicians, notably former mayors of Los Angeles. (Bob Bowman of Lufkin is the author of more than 50 books about East Texas history and folklore.)

Life Narrated

Winding down the school year Tonight, I went to the high school for a band booster meeting. The parking lot only held a few cars. The hallway was completely empty when I walked into the building. It was a strange feeling to walk into the building this late in the school year and see NO ONE. While it was 7 p.m. there seems to always be a volleyball game, a theater practice, Liz Reeves some sort of meeting, a janitor walking down the hall, a teacher who stayed late ...something! Maybe things changed five minutes later, but for those few moments that I was standing there tonight, it was empty and silent. I stood there for a minute, taking in the smells of the empty school. I know it’s not the same for everyone, but smells carry such strong memories for me. Then again, I’m very sensory-focused, so maybe I’m the only person who can get misty at the scent of Deep Woods scented OFF bug repellant (because it reminds me of childhood church camp.) I stood there, breathing deeply all those first days of school when I was a kid. I could almost feel the pink rubber erasers between my fingers, the weight of the bag of school supplies under my arm, the tightness of the new shoes saved for the first day. I took a brief moment to stand there and take it all in. The meeting was to start soon and I knew someone would walk in and I’d look like a loon standing in the middle of the hallway, sniffing the open space with my eyes shut. I could explain that I was enjoying some fond memories, but I don’t think they would understand. I’m afraid they’d expect me to burst into song and start spinning with my arms outstretched, so I went into the meeting. The truth is, I never stepped foot inside this particular school when I was a kid. It wasn’t built until many years after

I graduated high school. I’ve only been to this school as a parent. But somehow, it holds all the same smells as every WISD campus I ever went to. Maybe it’s the janitorial supplies that I get that nostalgic high from. Maybe it’s some sort of school-grade floor wax that no one else uses. Perhaps there is a secret air freshener spray that is fogged into the air vents at night so that the schools all maintain the same smell. I don’t know what it is, but there was a distinct mixture of cafeteria food, school supplies and something else I couldn’t quite place. Excitement, maybe? Does it have a scent that is especially pungent at this point in the year when the kids are aching to run out and frolic in the sunshine for three months? As I sat through the meeting tonight, it struck me that we are “this close” to winding down this year. I’ve had a countdown to summer going on my computer for weeks now. I know that today is May 1. But hearing the new officers for next year being voted in, teasing the outgoing president about circling around her and holding hands to sing kum-bah-ya, discussing majorette tryouts and incoming elementary and junior high kids, finalizing plans for the band’s end of the year concert ....it made it a little more real. In a few weeks, I will have a junior, a junior higher and a middle schooler. How quickly they’ve slipped from toddlers to tweens to teenagers. Oh sweet Lord, slow down this carousel. It’s happening too fast. I’m not ready to walk down the aisle and welcome grandkids, but I suspect it will happen faster than I can blink an eye! I’m such a sap for ‘firsts’ and ‘lasts’. This time of year certainly brings that out in me. Maybe that’s why I seem to have a nose that can sniff out the first day of Kindergarten in the middle of a high school hallway in May. Enjoy these last few weeks of school, friends. Take the time to stop and smell the roses. (Or at least the janitorial supplies!) (You can contact Liz Reeves by email at Lizreeves2@aol.com)

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abnormal postures. This active family has given so much to the community. Walter Flora, Alyssa’s dad, is the voice of Tiger football and has also coached girl’s softball in the Troup Youth Association for sev-

TRIAL June 2010, after Walker received a subpoena to testify in a child custody case that involved Cargill.

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eral years. Come out tonight to Troup High School and enjoy a great meal and entertainment. Bring your checkbook and bid on some great prizes as well.

Continued from Page 1 Smith County Attorney Matt Bingham is seeking the death penalty. Judge Jack Skeen Jr. will ofÀciate over the

trial, which is expected to last as long as six weeks. Jurors were presented with forensic evidence and testimony this week.

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“We loved the look of the town and it was the type of place we wanted to raise a family,” Ybarra said. “It just felt like home.” After the Àre academy, Ybarra hired on part-time with Whitehouse Volunteer Fire Department and then took a full time position with the Henderson Fire Department. After completing two levels of ofÀcer training at the academy, Ybarra rose to the rank of Captain in Henderson. But he says his training under the learning example of the guys in Whitehouse was immeasurable. “They taught me so much,” Ybarra said. “There is great deal of knowledge there and I was lucky to have worked with them and learned so much.” Ybarra went on to complete a threemonth Àre inspector school and became a commissioned Àre instructor at the Kilgore Fire Academy from 2007-2010. He was a certiÀed driver/operator for

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engines and was promoted to lieutenant in 2007. His promotion to captain came in July of 2011. Ybarra loves spending time with his boys, Sy and Sully. Katy now teaches in Whitehouse at Brown Elementary. One other activity in Ybarra’s life takes him away from that beloved family one weekend a month and two weeks out the year. He is a staff sergeant in the Texas State Guard. His medical unit responds to natural disasters and typically travels to Texas/ Mexico border towns during their twoweek deployment to care for indigent families providing immunizations and other necessary medical care. “It all comes down to serving the people,” Ybarra said. “Whether I am at home in Whitehouse, on the streets of Henderson or on the border helping families in need, I enjoy serving people.”

Whitehouse bands slated for concerts starting today All of the Whitehouse bands have had a very successful year and are ready to show off their talent in several concerts that are taking place this week and next week. The high school jazz band will have a concert on Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The jazz band has been meeting once a week after school since November. They will be performing music that they played at the Tyler Junior College Jazz Festival and they will be featuring guest trombone players, Tom and Heather Mensch, from Tyler Junior College. You will hear original American music from the 1940s to today. It’s going to be an outstanding concert that you don’t want to miss. The Holloway 6th grade band will be performing at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May

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15 in the Holloway Gym. The 6th grade band is composed of 195 students that meet in separate classes and get together only a couple of times a year to prepare for performances. On April 27, the 6th grade band attended the Sandy Lake Music Festival in Dallas and received the top rating of Àrst division from all judges. The Whitehouse Junior High 7th and 8th grade bands will be performing on Thursday, May 17 in the junior high gym at 7:30 p.m. Both bands did an excellent job at UIL concert contest in early April. The 7th grade band received a superior rating in both their stage performance and their sight-reading performance. The 8th grade band received a rating of superior for their stage performance and excellent for their sight-read-

CHAMBER NOTES

BY PHIL ROGERS, PRESIDENT With all our previous tasks behind us the focus of the entire board is LAKEFEST. It is growing out of control. We are now going to have bands play all day and into the night. Pier Concepts (Steve Hellmuth and Linda Rudd) are bringing in a Sand Sculpture Master from South Padre Island to build a sand sculpture while you watch. We have decided that vender spots are free and only offered to Chamber members. This should increase our membership along with giving our members more bang for the buck. There are so many facets to this event there is no reason everyone and every business shouldn’t get involved and make this the talk of the town. We have a Gold Sponsor (PLANO MARINE) and they will bring all their boat lines to showcase and give rides. Our Silver Sponsor is Action Auto Body and our Bronze Sponsor is Regions Bank. The events as of now will include bands, a barbecue cookoff, dog races, a washer tournament, helicopter rides, homemade boat races, a sand castle sculpture, a boat show, venders and lots of fun All the entry forms are on our Web site at whitehousetx.com. There is no reason anyone with kids in your neighborhood [ages 8-108] shouldn’t get involved in the homemade boat race, washer tournament, barbecue cookoff or dog races. Rules and entry forms are on the Web site. Let’s all get involved and make Whitehouse Shine. That’s all i have to say about that. Phil Rogers

ing performance. Both bands will be performing some great music including selections from their UIL contest. All of the band concerts in Whitehouse are free of charge and open to the public.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

Keeping the Gospel Relevant for Today Pastor Dan Branch (903) 944-9398 306 Hwy 110 S. Whitehouse, TX 75791

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Jim Norman, Pastor 20548 F M 15 • 903-842-2590 903-839-4384

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This area church directory is made possible by these businesses that encourage us to attend worship services. Bascom United Methodist Church ASSEMBLY OF GOD Cornerstone Church of the Assemblies of God Tom Saali, Pastor 9107 Paluxy, Tyler 903-561-2086 First Assembly of God Whitehouse Michael Fleming, Pastor 502 HWY 110 S 903-839-2356 First Assembly of GodTroup Tracy Wright, Pastor 606 E. Bryant •903-842-4566 Grace Chapel Assembly of God Mike Davis, Pastor 17269 US-69 S. Tyler 903-839-7806

BAPTIST Antioch Baptist Church Rev. Kenneth Johnson 102 West Main Street, Whitehouse 903-839-3013 Blackjack Baptist Church Now Have Clint Covington, Pastor 18214 TX HWY 110 Grooming Services 903-842-2226 Get $5 off Next Community Baptist Church Allen Emerson, Pastor Grooming Hwy 64 @ CR 2607 903-839-7629 First Baptist Church- Mixon Lee Welch, Guest Speaker Attorney at Law 4975 FM 177 E. Troup 903-842-3776 Call For Appointments First Baptist Church- Troup Serving Tyler, Troup Dr. Paul Saylors, Pastor & Whitehouse Areas 935 Hwy. 135 Troup, Texas • 903-842-3091 First Baptist ChurchPrince of Peace Catholic Church Whitehouse 903 E. Main St., Whitehouse, Texas Dr. Ray Davis, Pastor 801 E Main • 903-839-3333 903-871-3230 Gateway Baptist Church www.opopcc.org Rick Sydnor, Sr. Pastor Father Ariel Cortes 1205 HWY 110 S Call or visit our website for Mass times 903-839-7171 and other information. Greater New Faith Baptist Rev. Richard Williams “Nobody Beats Our Price With Our Service” Hill Creek Baptist Church HWY 110 S • 903-581-2171 Lake Tyler Baptist Church Sherman Mayfield, Pastor 13230 Old Omen Rd. Monday - Friday 7:00 - 5:30 903-839-4527 Saturday 7:30 - 12:00 Liberty Baptist Church Troup • 903-842-3045 Rev. Willie Nobles, Pastor Sunday Morning Worship HWY 135 • 903-859-5911 Little Zion Baptist Church 9:00 am & 10:30 am Bible Study Rev. Lennon Brown 9:00 am & 10:30 a.m Bascom Rd. Wednesday Meal 5:30 pm 903-839-2894 Activities 6:30 pm Mixon Missionary Baptist Dr. Ray Davis, Pastor Lester Foreman, Pastor 801 East Main HWY 177 - Mixon 903-839-3333 Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Bennie Portwood, Pastor HITEHOUSE ARAGE 10519 FM 344 E Darwin Stainback, Owner • John Stainback, Manager 903-839-2606 Mt. Elem Baptist Church Complete Auto Repair Rev. Richard Robinson, Pastor All Makes - All Models 18991 HWY 110 S Tune Ups • Oil & Lube • Brakes • Overhauls 903-839-2672 Hwy. 110 S. Whitehouse Mt. Rose Baptist Church 903-839-2808 Rev. Fredrick Pierce, Pastor Troup • 842-4862 Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev. Paul Robinson, Sr., Pastor HWY 346 • 839-2951 New Canaan Baptist Steven Lynch, Pastor 18760 CR 2138 903-839-2556

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BAPTIST New Emmaus Baptist Bro. Micheal Manis, FM 856 •Troup New Hope Conglee Baptist Rev. Ernest Dews, Jr., Pastor CR 2152 • Troup New St. Matthew Baptist Rev. E.L. Lockett, Pastor 14589 HWY 110 S New Testament Baptist Pastor, Jim Sellers Barbee Road - Whitehouse Omen Missinary Baptist Church Rev. Kenith Cline, Pastor 17912 CR 285 • Arp Pleasant Hill Baptist Pastor Bobby Bressman 13590 HWY 110 S 903-561-0445 Salem Primitive Baptist Bob Bolden, Pastor Hwy. 15 - Troup Union Grove Baptist Jim Norman, Pastor 20548 F M 15 903-842-2590 West Duval Baptist Church Bro. Roland Chamberlin 105 S Alma • 842-3744 CATHOLIC Prince of Peace Father Ariel Cortes 903 E. Main - 903-871-3230 CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ- Troup Jim Heath, Minister 412 W Duval 903-842-4219 Sadler Street Church of Christ - Troup Bill Freeze, Minister 22454 CR 2156 903-842-3300 Sinclair Church of Christ Ralph Kinnel, Minister Hwy. 135 S., Arp 903-842-2424 New Summerfield Church of Christ Daniel Morgan, Pastor 155 CR 4507 903-726-2131 Whitehouse Church of Christ

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201 HWY 110 S 903-839-2388 CHURCH OF GOD Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Elder Robert Davis -Pastor 21273 Hwy 135 903-842-4610 Mary’s Memorial Church of God in Christ Rev. Robert E. Lee, Pastor 205 W. McKay • 903-842-4961 Southpoint Church of God Gaylon Taylor, Pastor Rhones Quarter Road 903-581-8466 Whitehouse Church of God in Christ Rev. Noel Caldwell, Pastor 18118 CR 214 - 839-0662 Carpenter’s Fellowship Dan Branch, Pastor 306 Hwy. 110 S. 903-839-2406 LUTHERAN Trinity Lutheran Church Art Hill, Pastor 2001 Hunter, Tyler 593-1526

METHODIST Bascom United Methodist Bob Waldman, Pastor FM 848 • 903-566-1676 Edom United Methodist Church Pastor, Russell Hall FM279/314• Edom 903-852-7179 Henry’s Chapel United Methodist Church David Goodwin, Pastor 4539 FM 13 E • Troup 903- 842-4200 United Methodist Church Troup Mike Cline, Pastor 202 E Duval • 903-842-3320 Walnut Grove United Methodist Church Mike Cline, Pastor FM 344 Whitehouse United Methodist Church Rev. Matt Thomas, Pastor 405 W Main • 903-839-2173 NAZARENE Martin’s Chapel Church of the Nazarene 579 CR 4610 • Troup Rev. John Davis, Pastor

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903-839-1123 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Bible Wesleyan Church Dennis Cable, Pastor 104 Hagan Rd. Whitehouse 903-839-7039 McDonald’s Calvary Fellowship Randal Brown, Pastor 101 Glenda • Whitehouse Town Center • Hwy. 110 N. Whitehouse 903-839-3211 Lighthouse of Prayer Ministries Hwy. 110 South of Tyler Willie Lacy, Jr., Pastor Specializing in Mercury, Mercruiser, 210 Duval St. • Troup & OMC Stern Drive Repair. 903-842-4805 Parts & Accessories Christian Faith 903-839-4343 Fellowship Church Terry Williams Rev. Beverly Thompson, Pastor 18424 FM Rd. 756 903-839-1430 Community Church Rev. J. M. Kriel 122 W Duval • Troup Hope of Glory Apostolic Elder M. L. Williamson 101 Railroad St. • Troup 903-842-0021 Hwy 135 N • Troup Joy Street Ministry www.kilgorenb.com Steven Oakes Concord Cumberland Joy Street • Troup 903-539-0936 Presbyterian Church Tyler Metro Church Jerry Phelps, Pastor 212 CR 4705, Troup (at FM 856 & CR 4705) 14196 Hwy 110 S 903-561-0253 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Duane Dougherty, Pastor Worship 10:55 a.m. Voice of 903-842-4745 office Logos Wed. 4:00 p.m. Deliverance 903-658-0576 cell Rev. Joe Pittman, Pastor 102 Judy • Whitehouse Wilderness Tabernacle W.D. Baird, Pastor 22103 CR 2151 903-842-2215

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Isbell-Sibbing engaged to wed Kathy Isbell of Mount Pleasant and Kirk Isbell of Mount Vernon announce the engagement of their daughter Krystle Rane to Gregory Allen Sibbing, son of Susie and Larry Sibbing of Tyler. The future bride graduated from Northeast Texas Community College and is currently employed by OfÀce Max. The future groom attended Cypress College and Tyler Junior College and is employed by Brookshire’s Grocery Company. A June wedding is planned at the Christian Faith Baptist Church followed by a reception at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Mount Pleasant. The couple will reside in Tyler.

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Meet the candidates slated for May 12 at Regions Bank The community is invited to a Meet the Candidates forum from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 12 at the Regions Bank meeting room, 1125 Hwy 110N in Whitehouse. Invited candidates include U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert (incumbent) and his opponent Dr. Shirley McKellar; Rep. Leo Berman (incumbent) and his opponent Matt Schaefer; Sen. Kevin Eltife (in-

Public Notice The annual Title I meeting will be held at the Troup Administration Building on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 3:30 pm to evaluate the Title Programs for the 2011-2012 school year. Planning will also occur for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents and private non-profit schools within the Troup ISD attendance area are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Katie Preast, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Troup ISD at 903-842-3067.

THANK YOU Troup FFA and Troup Young Farmers would like to thank the Troup Buyers Club for their support this year. We appreciate your dedication, commitment, and contribution to our students year after year. Troup FFA and Troup Young Farmers would like to thank Harry’s Building Material, American State Bank, McElroy Plastics, Bryan Ranch, Tyler Woodworks, Gary Swinney, SDS Petroleum Consultants, Cottle Funeral Home, Kilgore National Bank, TNT Tire, Jones Plant Farm, Mr. Joe Paul McElroy, Mr. Tom Gay, CPA, Mr. Chuck Osborn of State Farm Insurance, Troup Rotary Club, Mr. Joe and Dianne Layne, Mr. Byron Underwood, Mr. David and Carol

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CANDIDATE PROFILES FOR SMITH COUNTY SHERIFF To educate voters for the May 29 Primary Election for Smith County sheriff, the Tri County Leader asked each candidate to submit a proÀle. Primary early voting will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19; 1-6 p.m. Sunday, May 20; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, May 21-25; at Àve locations, including the Whitehouse Municipal Court, 311 E. Main in Whitehouse. Primary voting will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29. Candidate proÀles are listed in alphabetical order:

training to this ofÀce. I started as a deputy and worked my way up to my current position of Chief Deputy. I oversee 355 employees and manage a budget of $25 million dollars. I don’t have to make promises that I can do the job; I am already doing the job. Why are you the right person for the job of Sheriff? I know the duties and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s OfÀce and have been doing it for the last 10 years. My opponents may have law enforcement training and be good in the Àeld they retired from, but the duties and responsibilities of this ofÀce are much different than in the Àeld.

ily. I am not controlled by the “establishment” or any special interest groups. I work well with other agencies without undermining their sovereignty. I will be the people’s protector from the overreach of the Federal Government. The men/ women at this ofÀce and the people of this great county deserve new leadership, new ideas and a new brand of customer service. I bring a fresh start.

Donn Rust

County Sheriff’s Department and I am the best qualiÀed and have a track record of protecting citizen safety and their tax dollars. Why are you the right person for the job of Sheriff? The Sheriff is responsible for a $25,000,000.00 budget and over 300 employees. I have had budgets over $75,000,000.00 and have the experience successfully motivating 800 employees. This background and 10 years donated to keep the citizens of Smith County safe shows I will be a Sheriff working to keep everyone safe, being Àscally responsible with tax dollars and will not allow political favor. My plan from day one of this race has not changed. Post expenses on the internet, implement a $20.00 book-in fee and use that $240,000.00 for more patrol. Then assess each department and make them more efÀcient.

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Bobby Garmon Name: Bobby Garmon, Age: 54. Years in Law Enforcement: 35 Years – 32 of those years right here in Smith County. Descriptions of Positions Held: Tyler Junior College: Cadet; Texas Eastern University (now the University of Texas): Campus Police, 1978, provide Campus Security; Mineola Police Department: Patrol, 1978-1980; Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce: Patrol, 1980-1983; Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce: Patrol Sergeant, 1983-1985, responsible for Patrol Shift; Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce: Lieutenant, 1985, supervisor over all three patrol shifts; Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce: Captain, 1985-2000, supervise all three Patrol Shifts, supervisor of the Criminal Investigative Division (CID); Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce: Major, 2000-2002, supervise Patrol, CID, and Jail; Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce: Chief Deputy, 2003-Present, oversee the day to day operations of the Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce under the Sheriff, which includes managing the budget and all employees. Married: to my lovely wife, Cheryl of 31 years. Children: Yes, our oldest son, Robert, graduated from Sam Houston University and is currently working as a United States Marshal. Our youngest son, Terrance, is a graduate of Rice University and is now Ànishing his second year of law school at John Marshall School of Law. In what city do you reside: Tyler Education and Law Enforcement Training: I hold a Master Peace OfÀcer’s CertiÀcate with over 2800 hours of Law Enforcement Management and Training. What you bring to the ofÀce of Sheriff? I bring my knowledge and experience of 32 years of law enforcement management and

Chris Green Chris Green – 51 yrs. old. Years in Law Enforcement: 20 years as a Texas Game Warden – Smith County; 5 years with LTV Missiles and Electronics (held “Secret” clearance); 7 years as a General Contractor, Owner – Commercial Construction. Married to Kelli we have 2 kids: Braxton 9 years old, Elli 6 years old We live in Tyler (Cumberland Estates addition). Education and Law Enforcement Training: Bachelor of Business – Dallas Baptist University; LE Training; Master Peace OfÀcer CertiÀcate; 4800 + Law Enforcement Training hours – Texas; 40,000 “Man” hours serving Smith County Texas; Field Training OfÀcer, Firearms Instructor, Law Enforcement Instructor, Advanced Accident re-construction expert, Emergency Management Experience and Border Operations Experience What you bring to the ofÀce of Sheriff? This Sheriff’s ofÀce is a Law Enforcement entity, but it’s also a big business of which the Sheriff is a CEO and administrator. I bring a perfect blend of a Business degree, private sector experience and owner of a small business, plus 20 yrs of the best training Texas offers its State Police. I am Texas trained and Texas qualiÀed. As a Texas Game Warden, I gained knowledge of Smith County in patrolling its roads, building relationships with landowners, homeowners and business owners. With that experience I know and understand the issues that face our citizens in the County. Why are you the right person for the job of Sheriff? I am the right person to be Sheriff because I’m doing it for the right reason. I am a Conservative Christian that wants to give back to a community that has been so good to me and my fam-

Years in Law Enforcement: I have donated 10 years to the Constables ofÀce; currently I have the rank of Captain. In the private sector I am a retired executive from the world’s largest Anheuser Busch Distributor. We sold a half billion dollars of beer a year. My position, Corporate Director of National Accounts, was responsible for sales in all 61 of our Texas Counties. This position also required a call frequency on Presidents of major chains as well as selling my programs to the General Managers and employees of our branches. Listed are other positions I held in the company; General Sales Manager, Brand Manager, District Manager, Special Events Manager, Warehouse Manager, Administrative Assistant and Driver Sales. Other businesses I have owned and operated: Our family’s oil and gas interests, Rust Distributing Co., A&W Restaurant, CiCi’s Pizza and Allstate Homecraft Construction Co. in Dallas, TX. Family: I am married to Barbara and have two children; Dustin 31 and Molly 14. We live in Tyler, Texas. Education and Law Enforcement Training: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Chadwick University/ Birmingham, Ala.; Peace OfÀcer CertiÀcate / Kilgore College / Kilgore, TX: Human TrafÀcking, Federal Law Update, Child Abuse Prevention and Investigation, Civil Process Update, Use of Force, Racial ProÀling, Identity Theft, Special Investigative Topics, Cultural Diversity, Asset Forfeiture, Amber Alert For Law Enforcement, TCIC/NCIC Training, and many other seminars and continuing education classes. What do I bring to the ofÀce of Sheriff? I bring my successful and extensive 30 years of private sector executive experience and blend them with 10 years of managing criminal and civil law as Captain of the Precinct 3 Constable’s OfÀce. A business perspective with honor and integrity is desperately needed in Smith

Larry Smith My name is Larry Smith. I am 56 years old. Years in Law Enforcement: I have 35 years of extensive law enforcement experience. Gregg County Sheriff’s OfÀce Longview, TX (Sept. 1976 – Aug. 1987) • Captain Criminal Investigation Division – April 1983 – August 1987 • Lieutenant Criminal Investigation Division – December 1980 – March 1983 • Criminal Investigator – November 1978 – November 1980 • Patrol Deputy – September 1976 – November 1978 U.S. Justice Dept. Drug Enforcement Administration (Aug. 87 – Sept. 89); Special Agent/ Criminal Investigator; U.S. Justice Dept. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Sept. 1989 – Jan. 2011) Criminal Investigator/ Specialist in Fire, Explosives & Forensic Mapping, Task Force Team Leader, National & International Response Team Member

Standards & Education (TCLEOSE); CertiÀed by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards; Training record: Over 8200 hours in local and federal law enforcement – includes homicide, explosives, sex crime investigation, burglary, robbery, Àre investigation, and management training; qualiÀed to train law enforcement: As an instructor, have provided 1200+ hours training for state, local and federal law enforcement – includes explosives, post-blast procedures, Àre investigation, bombing-related homicide investigation, interview procedures and clandestine drug investigation. Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice, University of TXTyler 1986; Associate of Applied Arts Degree - Criminal Justice, Kilgore Junior College 1976; Master Peace OfÀcer’s license with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement OfÀcers Standards & Education (TCLEOSE); CertiÀed by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards What you bring to the ofÀce of Sheriff? My depth of law enforcement experience sets me apart. Throughout my career, I have worked all facets of criminal law enforcement – including burglary, robbery, sexual assaults, forgery, vehicle theft, drug offenses, homicide, arson, and explosives. I have worked these investigations all the way from crime scene investigation through the criminal justice system to successful convictions; I believe the ofÀce of Sheriff is a position that requires extensive leadership abilities, including the ability to build a cohesive team with very high standards. If you’re going to be a leader of men and women, it’s best to have walked in their shoes. Why are you the right person for the job of Sheriff? I am prepared to lead on Day One. With a deep and abiding love for our Constitution and the freedom that comes from the sacriÀce of those willing to die for it, my number one goal will always be to protect your life, liberty, and property. I will: require of myself and my ofÀcers strong moral character, integrity, and respect for citizens; stretch tax dollars because I understand the burden on families and businesses; check immigration status of people booked into jail; when ICE doesn’t do its job, report each incident and post on a website to hold Washington accountable!

Campaign Filings Smith County: Sheriff Bobby Garmon (R) Donn Rust (R) Larry Smith (R) Chris Green (R) Constable, Precinct 3 Dustin Rust (R) Scott McAuley (R) Jim Blackmon (R) Bob Overman (R) 7th District Court Judge Kerry Russell (R)

114th District Court Judge Christi Kennedy (R) Tax Assesor/ Collector Gary Barber (R) U.S. House District 1 Louis Gohmert (R) Shirley McKellar (R) State House District 6 Leo Berman (R) Matt Schaefer (R) Troup ISD Board of Trustees Place 3 Bill Plunkett Buddy Fite Place 4 Joe Paul McElroy Gene Whitsell Place 5 Homer Jones Joseph Womack Whitehouse ISD Board of Trustees Place 4 Gregory Hood Place 5 Wade Weathers Arp ISD Board of Trustees Place 4 Dennis Ford Place 5 Ernie Maddox State House District 11 Chuck Hopson (R) Travis Clardy (R) State Senate District 3 Robert Nichols (R) Tammy Blair (R) Tyler Junior College Board of Trustees Place 4 John Hills Place 5 Mike Coker Place 6 Lonny Uzzell State Board Of Education Thomas Ratliff (R) Randy Stevenson (R)

Married? Children? In what city do you reside? I have been married 25 years to the former Leslie Leigh Tillery, who is a graduate of Pine Tree High School in Longview, Texas, and a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. Leslie is currently a Middle School Nurse at Chapel Hill ISD. We live in Tyler and have two children – our son Landon and daughter Lauren. Education and law enforcement training: Bachelor Degree Criminal Justice, University of TX-Tyler 1986; Associate of Applied Arts Degree - Criminal Justice, Kilgore Junior College 1976; Master Peace OfÀcer’s license with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement OfÀcers

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The four candidates were hosted for a meet and greet and Oakbrook Health Center in Whitehouse in April.

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Whitehouse, Arp Troup TJC students to graduate Friday Tyler Junior College will hold commencement ceremonies at 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, May 11, in Wagstaff Gymnasium, recognizing 917 candidates for graduation for the spring 2012 semester. Graduates in the TJC School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences will be recognized in the 2 p.m. ceremony; and the 6 p.m. ceremony will recognize graduates in the School of Professional and Technical Programs. Associate’s degrees and certiÀcates of proÀciency will be conferred by TJC President Dr. Mike Metke, who will also certify the graduates. Presenting diplomas and certiÀcates will be TJC board members Clint Roxburgh, board president; John Hills, Àrst vice president; Dr. Joe Prud’homme, second vice president; Rohn Boone; Ann Brookshire; Mike Coker; David Hudson; Peggy Smith; and Lonny Uzzell. Graduates included: From Arp: Jeffrey Cavazos, Judy Hines, Tracey Lornson, Lisa Matthews, Micheal Pier-

son, DeeAnn Snoddy, Samantha StellpÁug, Latrece Washington and Naulani Wilson. From Troup: Rebecca Ashcraft, Payton Calicutt, Jake Herington, Vanessa Jones, Brandee Nichols, Melissa Redding, Michael Ritchey and Erick Spencer. From Whitehouse: Marla Akins, Suzan Azlin, Ashley Bernholtz, Michael Cain, James Carey, Kim Carr, Travis Conn, Lori Cook, Carrie Coon, Ashley Daugherty, Garrett Ehrmann, Alisa Everett, Kristen Finley, Jeremy Gimble, Cecilia Gonzalez, Andrew GrifÀn, Michael Halladay, Shannon Havens, George Heyliger, Romeika Jordan, Karen Kahn, Mary Long, Marsha Lucas, Joseph Mahon, Amber Mangum, Shonna Mattiza, Tracy Meagher, Jennifer Motes, Rachel Motes, Timothy Priest, Thomas Rankin, JoAnna Rasberry, Joshua Rincon-Campos, Brittney Roberts, Amber Rushing, Scott Sanders, Staci Sheppard, Hope Smith, Payton Smith, Erin Smith, Christopher Thedford, Skylar Voegele and Christina Whitehead.

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TISD awards Tri County Leader Marivel Resendiz of the Jacksonville Daily Progress and Don Treul of the Tri County Leader newspapers were named to the 2012 Media Honor Roll by Troup Independent School District and were recognized at the Troup ISD Recognition Gala Saturday, May 5. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the Media Honor Roll program recognizes reporters statewide for fair and balanced reporting of news about public schools. Media representatives from more than 470 Texas newspapers, radio and television stations, and online publications were honored by their local school districts. Criteria for the district selection included the me-

dia representative’s efforts to get to know the superintendent, board president, and the district’s mission and goals; report school news in a fair, accurate, and balanced manner; give a high proÀle to positive news about schools; visit the schools; and maintain a policy of no surprises by sharing information with school ofÀcials. “Districts across Texas appreciate these reporters for their balanced and accurate approach to sharing both the challenges facing our schools and the successes achieved by local students, teachers, and school boards. Their work aids local communities in focusing on the goal of providing the best public schools we can for every child,” said Gary Inmon, TASB president.

RegistraƟon for the City of Henderson Summer SoŌball League will begin Monday, May 14 2012 and end at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012. The Summer Season will consist of an Open League, Co-ed League and Church League. RegistraƟon fees for Co-ed and Open League is $300 and Church League fee is $220. For more informaƟon visit our website at www.hendersontx.us or contact Lisa Wallace @ (903)657-6551 ext. 600 or lwallace@hendersontx.us

Pamela Bassham offer inÀatable bounce houses, water slides, obstacle courses, advertising inÀatables, laser tag, concessions and many other items. They are located at 113 Hwy. 110 N. in Whitehouse, 903-581-4118, www.herecomesfun.com/tyl.

The story of Officer Richard Cashell and the the team of caring professionals professiona als who stood by him at ETMC.

In May of 2010, while attending a Blue Knights motorcycle convention in Hot Springs, Ark., Tyler Police Officer Richard Cashell was involved in a collision that nearly ended his career – and his life. “A car turned in front of me, and I hit her.” Transported to a local hospital with multiple injuries including fractured vertebrae in his neck and lumbar spine, fractures in every rib on the left side of his back, a skull fracture and a badly infected abdominal wound, Cashell grew weaker. That’s when the call came in that a patient urgently needed transport from a Hot Springs hospital to ETMC. “He would probably not have survived his injuries,” recalls Air 1 flight medic Steven Jones. “He needed to come home to our Level I trauma center.”

“I went into the hospital and 23½ hours later I was walking out, and never had to fill the prescription pain medication.” After undergoing several months of physical and occupational therapy, Officer Cashell returned to modified duty, and in January of 2011 he resumed full duties as a Tyler police officer. He credits the dozens of ETMC professionals who stood by him – trauma staff, intensive care and third floor nurses, neurosurgical and orthopedic specialists, physical and occupational therapists and the caring hospital staff – with saving his life and his career: “I’m back, and it’s because of the work that they did putting me back together.”

Cashell was discharged from ETMC 14 days after his arrival. When he returned within a month for planned surgery to fuse his cervical vertebrae, he was amazed:

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Oma and Ruth Cole receive Lifetime Achievement Award BY DON TREUL Editor

Oma and Ruth Cole were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Troup Independent School District Recognition Gala Saturday, May 5, at the TASCA Activity Center in Whitehouse. All employees as well as retired teachers from the district enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by Traditions Restaurant. The meal was followed by the presentation of service pins and other recognition awards as follows: TISD Administrator of the Year – David Smith,

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Ruth Cole, left, accepts the TISD Lifetime Achievement Award from TISD Superintendent Dr. Marvin Beaty in behalf of herself and her late husband, Oma Cole.

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Troup High School Principal David Smith, right, was named TISD Administer of the Year. TISD Superintendent Dr. Marvin Beaty presented the award.

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The TISD Rookie of the Year is Alanna Mehlenbacher.

Jan Singletary was named the Elementary School Teacher of the Year (sponsored by the Troup Elementary PTO).

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Karyn Ard, left, was named High School/ District Teacher of the Year (sponsored by the Troup Women’s Civic Organization).

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Kitty Badger, left, was named Inspirational Leader of the Year for Troup Middle School.

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Rachel Carrizales, left, was named TISD Auxiliary Employee of the Year.

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Kimberly Knighton, left, was named Inspirational Leader of the Year for Troup Elementary School.

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Tanye Byrd, was named Inspirational Leader of the Year for Troup Elementary School.

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Teresa Waggoner, left, was named TISD Paraprofessional of the Year.

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Whitehouse to host Kids’ Day Saturday Saturday will be a fun day for all at Whitehouse City Park as vendors, organizations and teams of all sorts come to the park to show what they have to offer kids in the area. Activities begin at 9 a.m. and run until noon including a bounce house. At noon there will be a grand opening of the Splash Park and from noon

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until 4 p.m. admission to the Splash Park will be free. Entertainment will include a martial arts demonstration by Nuon Maritial Arts. Ken Wheeler will have a magic show for the kids as well. Kids’ Day is sponsored by the City of Whitehouse Parks and Recreation Commission.

Henry’s Chapel sets Memorial Day Memorial services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Sunday, May 20, at Henry’s Chapel Methodist Church and Cemetery in

the Henry’s Chapel Community, Hwy. 13 East, Troup. Schedule events include a covered dish luncheon, following a me-

morial service by the Rev. Gene Steger and choir. Memorial services are held annually on the third Sunday in May. Leader Photo/Alan Luce

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Kayla Lindsey of Troup participates in barrel racing contests. She also is a cheerleader at Troup High School.

Bible Wesleyan to host concert Singer, songwriter and ventriloquist Brent Vernon and sidekick Sam will be in concert at Bible

Wesleyan Church at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 11. The church is located at 104 Hagan Road in White-

house. Admission is free. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 903-839-7039.

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A Troup softball player slides into home during the playoff victory over Warren last week. The Lady Tigers will play a best of three games series with Woodville. The ¿rst game will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Morris Frank Park in Lufkin. The second game will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, also in Lufkin, and the third game, if necessary, will follow game two by 45 minutes.

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Texas Department of Public Safety to require residency proof for license The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the implementation of new proof of residency requirements to obtain Texas driver licenses or identiÀcation cards effective Monday, May 7. The requirements, which only apply to Àrst-time driver license and identiÀcation card applicants, are the result of legislation approved by the Texas Legislature. In addition to the standard requirements necessary to obtain a li-

cense or identiÀcation, all new applicants will also be required to present two acceptable documents containing the applicant’s name and address to establish proof of residency in the state of Texas. To meet the residency requirement for an original identiÀcation card or driver license, an applicant must: Reside in Texas for at least 30 days prior to application; and present two acceptable documents establishing proof of residency, one

of which must demonstrate the applicant has lived in Texas at least 30 days The 30-day requirement is waived for applicants who surrender a valid, unexpired out-of-state driver license, but two documents establishing proof of residency are still required. For a complete list of acceptable residency documents and additional details, visit http://www.txdps. state.tx.us/DriverLicense/residencyReqNonCDL.htm.

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Travis Walston, left, of Troup, and Hal VanDunsen tied for ¿rst place honors in the Delta Waterfowl Sporting Clays Bene¿t. Walston won a shoot-off.

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Walston takes Àrst at clay shooting event Travis Walston son of Don and Jane Walston of Troup and Hal VanDusen son of Gary and Jackie VanDusen of Longview participated in the 6th Annual Delta Waterfowl Sporting Clays BeneÀt at the Prairie Creek Sporting Clays Shooting Range near Liberty City on April 28. Delta Waterfowl is a conservation organiza-

tion that is instrumental in the preservation of habitat, breeding and nesting areas of all species of ducks and geese. Travis and Hal tied for Àrst place honors after shooting 85 out of 100 clay birds apiece on the youth team. After a shoot off between the two contestants Travis was declared the winner.

Constable seeks trio The Constable’s ofÀce is currently trying to locate the following individuals. If anyone has any information, call 903-590-4729 and ask for Cindy Carnes or Katrina Kam. All information will be kept conÀdential. Nowlin, Melodie FTA08-016JP3, Failure to appear, $425.50; CR08-413J3, Assualt (threat), $650.90; T081283J3, No insurance,

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The Brown Elementary Character Awards, Integrity Character Trait winners for the ¿fth Six Weeks are as follows: PK Dickson - Brian Nguyen and Avery Bass; 1st Grade, Maschal – Maddie Keeling and Clayton Coon, and Ramsey – Maggie Link and Julien Boies; 1st Grade, Rozell- Peyton Gordan and Hayden Garred, and Walker- Hubaldo Garcia and Kyla Lacy; 2nd Grade, Dintelman – Macy Turner, Emma Cook and Joshua Wright, and Gandy – Ayaan Sheikh and Claire Bishop; 3rd Grade, Workman – Sy Ybarra and Ally Leihgeber, and Schminkey – Naeem Asad and Elle Rinewalt; 4th Grade, Pendergrass- Alicia Mullen and Caleb DuPree, and Harvey – Cheyenne Gray and Kareena Jethva; 5th Grade, Connor- Caitylin Young and Maziyar Siddiqui, and Herndon- Gwentaria Lipscomb and Chaez Spurlock.

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Mrs. Cathy Dintelman’s second grade class visited the Whitehouse Police Department. Of¿cers Darrell Robertson and Jason Westbrook guided the tour for the students.

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LakeFest slated for June 30 The Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 1st annual LakeFest on Saturday, June 30 at Concession No. 2 on Lake Tyler. LakeFest will be a day-long event beginning at 10 a.m. and ending near midnight. The festivities include mini dog races, a homemade boat contest, barbecue cook off, washer tournament, and other attractions such as live bands playing on center stage, (Honeybrowne is the headliner with The Magills, Shinebox, The Techniques, The Bixbys, Chase and the New South, and Backseat Molly), vendor booths, helicopter rides, a car show and other fun things to do. Admittance is free, however there is a

charge for signing up for the contests except for the homemade boat contest. “We wanted to do something totally different for our annual summer event, and what better place than Lake Tyler? It offers such a great backdrop to a family day on the lake with non-stop activities,” said Phil Rogers, Whitehouse Chamber of Commerce president. The sponsors for this event are Plano Marine at the Gold level, Action Autobody at the Silver level and the City of Tyler at the Bronze level. For more information on becoming a sponsor, applying for a vendor booth, or just signing up for one of the contests, go to www.whitehousetx.com.

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the program for about a month. Allie Alibrando portrayed the drunk driver. Her friends in the vehicle included Gina Allen, who “died” at the scene, and Alexa Faraimo, who died in ambulance. The other driver, Rusty Pierce, died in the helicopter on the way to the hospital. Kyle Copeland portrayed the drunk driver’s boyfriend. In the mock scene, the drunk driver is given a Àeld sobriety test by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper. In last week’s scenario, the drunk driver failed the Àeld sobriety test and was “arrested” on the scene. Shattered Dreams take the scenario all the way through in that the drunk driver is “booked” and “arraigned” before a judge. A “funeral” is held for the students who died. The student body assembles to discuss the entire program and the lessons Shattered Dreams teaches not only the participants but all of the students. “My stomach was turning. It seemed real,” said Lauren LittleÀeld, who is in the 11th grade at Arp. Some students in the crowd watching the crash scene expressed emotion. “Something like this can happen,” said Kaylynn Grammier, also in the 11th grade. “Drinking and driving is not right.” LittleÀeld and Grammier were among the 25 or more students taken out of class Thursday, one every 15 minutes to depict the fact that someone dies in an alcoholrelated crash in the U.S. every 15 minutes. Agencies from Smith County that participated included the Arp Volunteer Fire Department, the Smith County Sheriff’s OfÀce and volunteer Àre departments, MADD, Smith County Council of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SCCADA), Agent Dale Shimpock of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, ETMC Air One helicopter and ETMC EMS, Burrows Funeral Home and Arp Emanualle Baptist Church. Campbell’s Towing of Tyler provided the vehicles for the mock crash. Penny Wilson of the Arp Volunteer Fire Department organized the program along with Joy Rosseau of AISD. “This program is a very hard program to put on but if it can save that one kid it makes it all worth it,” Wilson said. “The Arp school district has always supported this program.” The Texas DPS trooper included Richard Hoover and Robert Harman. SCCADA representatives on the scene included Jenny Flemming, Roselle Quintero and Mark Holloway, who portrayed the “Grim Reaper” who “called” on students every 15 minutes. “From what we can tell, participation in it is very effective,” Flemming said. SCCADA personnel also host a short retreat with the students who participate in the scenario. Arp High School administration, counselors, teachers, secretaries and staff cooperated in a “day of the dead” as students were pulled from their classes to be given painted white faces to represent those who die in alcohol related crashes. This is fourth production of Shattered Dreams at

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DPS Trooper Robert Hartman prepares to interview Allie Alibrando as the Grim Reaper (Mark Holloway) stands by one of the victims (above); right after the “crash” (below).

The Arp High School student body looks gravely on the mock scene of an alcohol-related crash as part of the Shattered Dreams program.

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+ Arp ¿re¿ghters used the program to practice using extracation tools to free crash victims. Students applied make-up for realism, and acted as if they were at an actual “crash” scene.

A funeral home director from Burrows Overton Funeral Home and a ¿re¿ghter remove one of the “victims” to add to the realism of the “crash” scene. Arp ¿re¿ghter Penny Wilson even went though the exercise of applying compressions while one “victim” was transported to a waiting ambulance.

Allie Alibrando, who portrayed the driver who caused the crash, was “arrested” by DPS Trooper Robert Harman and “charged” with vehicular manslaughter for driving while under the inÀuence of alcohol.

Arp ¿re¿ghters worked the wreck as they would if a real crash. The vehicles were donated, dropped off and removed by Campbell Towing of Tyler. Arp High school, which takes place once every two or three years. Wilson also expressed appreciation to Monte Campbell, who has al-

ways had cars on scene for the program and has never ask for a dime; as well as Terry’s Stop and Shop, Arp Donut Shop, Arp State Bank,

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Baker Altec, Brookshire’s, Blake Furniture for the donations and everyone who helped with makeup, Àlming and making the day work.

Arp students who were removed from class every 15 minutes during the school day Thursday, May 3, depicted the number of people killed in alcoholrelated crashes. The selected students circled the mock crash.

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Lady Tigers advance in State softball playoffs BY DON TREUL Editor

For the Àrst time in the school’s history, the Lady Tigers won an area softball championship. Troup overwhelmed Warren in a best of threegame series last week, 7-1 in the Àrst game and 13-3 in the second game. “I can’t even start to tell you how proud I am of my girls and the way that they performed this weekend,” said head coach Samantha Darr. “They are so amazing to get to coach.” In the Àrst game with the Lady Warriors,

Troup started with two runs in the Àrst inning. They kept a 2-0 lead for four innings, but in the bottom of the Àfth, the Lady Tigers allowed one run with bases loaded. After Darr gave the Lady Tigers some words of encouragement, Troup came out in the top of the sixth frame swinging the bats. Troup scored Àve runs in the inning to improve to 7-1. “Our girls were Àred up and the defense took it away,” Darr said. The defense was led by Katelyn Standley and Caitlin Tomlin. Standley and Lee Ann Lloyd also paced the offense,

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The Troup Lady Tigers will play Woodville in the Class-2A regional quarter¿nals Friday and Saturday, May 11-12.

each with an RBI and a pair of doubles. Tomlin and Bethany Mason each pounded a double and recorded an RBI. The Lady Tigers started game two of the best of three game in a somewhat different manner than game one. Troup was the Àrst to score in the game with a run in the bottom of the second stanza. The Lady Warriors answered with three runs in the top of the third frame to take a 3-1 lead. It was the Àrst time the Lady Tigers trailed in the series with Warren. It was also the last time they trailed the Lady Warriors. In the bottom of the third inning, the Lady Tigers came to bat very determined that they were not about to let someone take the game from them. They quickly regained the lead with three runs and a 4-3 edge. In the bottom of the Àfth inning the bats were cracking for the Lady Tigers, who scored a total of nine runs to put the game out of reach for the Lady Warriors. The game ended on 10 run mercy rule and Troup claimed the area championship. “The girls played so well as a whole,” Darr said. “Josee Ross did a great job on the rubber for us this weekend. The Lady Tigers defense worked awesome behind her as well.” Ross allowed two hits, struck out Àve and walked one in the second game. In the Àrst game, she also yielded two hits, and she fanned seven and walked two.

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The Troup Lady Tigers, who ¿nished undefeated in district competition, won their ¿rst area title after they defeated Warren last week. Standley did not allow any stolen bases in the series. She picked off two runners at Àrst base in the series. The bats were hot all around the line-up. “We did our job with both the small ball and the long ball,” Darr said. Miranda Flora hit the game and series ending RBI in game two of the series. Several of the Lady Tigers sacriÀced their at-bats to bunt the ball in order to move their teammates. “I am the proudest I have ever been of my girls right now. Our captains,

Taylor Martin, Shelby at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, Adkins, Ronni Boyer and and game two will be at Katelyn Standley, are 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12. doing a great job with Game three, if necessary, keeping their team up will follow game two by and motivated to keep 45 minutes. Admission for adults Àghting,” Darr said. “We are playing as a family will cost $5 and students and nothing is going to will cost $3. Senior citicome in the way of that.” zens passes, UIL passes Troup will play Woodville and district passes will for the Regional quarter- be honored. The winner Ànal round of playoffs. of the series will advance Woodville Ànished sec- to the Regional semiÀnal ond in district 22-2A. The round. round of playoffs will be played in a best two-of- Warren.........0 0 3 0 0 -3 three format as well and Troup.........0 1 3 0 9 -13 all games will be played at Morris Frank Park in Tr ..... 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 -7 Lufkin. Game one will be War .. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 -1

Troup boys 3rd in State BY DON TREUL Editor

Troup started the 2012 golf season with high expectations after they Ànished third in the State in 2011. The Tigers came close to that goal but still managed to repeat as the third place team at the State tournament at Roy Kizer Golf Course in Austin last week. Troup was tied for second with the Weimer Ateam after the Àrst round. The Weimer B-team took the early lead in the opening round but the Weimer A-team blitzed the Àeld by at least 17 strokes to win the State tournament with a 613 team score.

The Weimer B-team faded in the second round but still Ànished in second place with a 627 team total. Troup was three strokes behind with a 630 for third place. Quitman, which Ànished ahead of Troup in the Regional tournament, was fourth with a 635 team total. Will Langston was the top Troup golfer with a two-round total of 7774—151. Jake Blenden of Crawford won the State title with a 71-71—142 (par). Austin Chambers carded an 80-78—158 for the Tigers, and JK Hamilton and John Dobbs each Àred a 163, including an 84-79—163 for Hamilton, and an 82-81—163 for

Dobbs. Mujtaba Ghene Àred a 79-85—164. Following Quitman in the team standings were Wall (639), Holliday (650), Palmer (658) and Sonora (661). The top 10 individuals following Blendon were Ryan Martin, Coleman 69-75—144; Trey Davila*, Weimar A, 72-73—145; Ross Arrington, AndersonShiro, 71-74—145; Garrett Smith, Wall, 76-71—147; Logan Dent, Bangs, 7078—148; Jake Gorman, Quitman, 73-76—149; Danny De Los Santos, Red Oak Life School, 7475—149; Ryan Rerich, Weimar A, 78-72—150; and Jordan Bates, Quitman, 75-75—150. *Won playoff for 3rd place.

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The Tigers fell in a three-game series in bi-district action with Hemphill last week.

Troup Tigers fall short in bi-district playoff series

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The Troup offense failed to gel in the best of three bi-district series of the baseball playoffs. The Hemphill Hornets jumped out to an 8-3 victory in the Àrst game and held off the Tigers just enough to pull out a 2-0 win in the second game to win the series. The Hornets took an early 2-1 lead in the Àrst inning of the Àrst game and added to the lead with three runs in the second inning for a 5-1 advantage. Troup cut into the Hemphill lead with a run in the third inning, but the Hornets matched the run in the fourth frame and added two more in the Àfth stanza to push

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Double Trouble won the U-12 division in the Longview Soccer Tournament. They are the three-time defending champions. The team includes, back row (left to right), assistant coach Ramiro Pacheco, Lydia Groth, Serena De La Piedra, Megan Morris (of Whitehouse), Alexis Lundy, Misty Jones, Ashley Robles, Maritza Montoya and head coach Greg Morris; middle row (left to right), Madison Denson, Brooke Morris (of Whitehouse), Mallorie McCarty and Jenna Leihgeber (of Whitehouse); and front row (left to right), Irasel Pacheco and Rebekah Hull.

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the lead to 8-2. Following a scoreless sixth stanza, the Tigers were forced to score six runs just to tie the game but they were unable to plate more than one run to give the Hornets an 8-3 victory. Ryan Powell was on the mound for the Tigers. He walked six and struck out four. Mason Mallard was the catcher. Seth Gibson led the offense with a triple and he had three hits in four at-bats. Kody Welch smacked a double and had an RBI and two hits in the game. Brandon Hearon also recorded a RBI. Good pitching and good defense highlighted the second game, which

started with three scoreless innings. Hemphill got to Gibson for a pair of runs in the fourth frame but he settled down and did not allow another run. In relief, Lou Roberson also did not allow a run and he struck out one and walked two. Gibson fanned four and walked four in the game. Unfortunately, the Troup bats were silent with only three hits in the game, including two singles by Tanner Emery. Gibson also recorded a single. Tro ... 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 -3 Hem . 2 3 0 1 2 0 x -8 Hem . 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 -2 Tro ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0

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Wildcats win bi-distict game, advance to area series BY DON TREUL Editor

Whitehouse defeated Mount Pleasant 7-3 in bi-district action Thursday, May 3, and will play Round Rock Cedar Ridge in the area round at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Corsicana High School. Game 3, if necessary, will follow game 2. Whitehouse was frustrated by Mount Pleasant in the Àrst four innings of the game. The Tigers gave up some hits and several of the Wildcat batters got on base but failed to score. Whitehouse had the bases loaded in the Àrst inning, left two runners on base in the second stanza and stranded one runner in the third inning.

The Tigers, meanwhile, were able to work a few runners around the bases for a 3-0 lead over Whitehouse into the bottom of the Àfth frame. Micheal Nuon lead things off for the Wildcats in the Àfth inning with a hit. Patrick Mahomes followed with a walk and Alex Rostis drove a ball to deep left Àeld for a triple to drive in two runs. Aaron Clemons hit a ball to second base the next at-bat and Rostis was thrown out on the play while he was trying to score from home. Jared Raabe drew a walk followed by a Jake Parker RBI single. Raabe then scored on a wild pitch and Correy Davis drove in two more runs on a double. Whitehouse picked up one more run in the sixth

inning on a RBI single by Jake Parker. Mahomes threw a complete game and struck out 12 batters and four walked four. He allowed only one earned run and three hits. Mahomes yielded an RBI double in the third inning and then gave up two unearned runs in the Àfth. Parker Ànished with a 2-for-4 performance at the plate, including 2 RBIs and one double. Rostis also was 2-for-4 with two RBIs, and he belted a triple. The winner of the Whitehouse-Cedar Ridge area series will play the winner of the Nacogdoches-Red Oak series. Hallsville and Pine Tree, also from District 14-4A, also won their bi-district series.

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The Wildcats defeated Mount Pleasant in the bi-district round of the State baseball playoffs. Whitehouse will play Round Rock Cedar Ridge in the area round Friday and Saturday, in Corsicana.

Wildcats Basketball Camp registration through June 1 The Wildcat Basketball Camp 2012 for incoming Pre-K through ninth grade boys will be June 11-14 at the Whitehouse High School Arena and Auxiliary gyms. The cost for incoming third to ninth will be $65 for the Àrst child, $45 for each additional child; for PreK to second will be $55 for Àrst child, $35 for each additional child. Camp times will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (PreK-2nd). The gym will be open at 8:30. (auxiliary gym); from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (3rd – 6th). The gym will be open at 8:30. (the Arena); and from noon to 3 p.m. (7th – 9th). The gym will be open at 11:30. (the Arena). It will be a competition/skills camp. Boys will be divided by age and ability. Skills will include ball handling, dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense and offense. Register your child by Friday, June 1, so camp ofÀcials will know how many T-shirts to order and to guarantee campers a T-shirt. Registration will be available the day of the camp. Mail completed registration form with full payment to: Ryan Tomlin, 15393

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Davis, Jiles participate in Class-2A Region track meet At the regional track meet, Troup’s Michael Davis placed Àfth in the shot put with a throw of 46-8, and

James Jiles was fourth in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles with a time of 40.87 seconds.

THANK YOU The Whitehouse High School golf team would like to thank everyone that participated in their second annual fund-raising Fun Run/Walk. Saturday, March 3, brought out golfers, runners, walkers, volunteers, and smiles! There was a mile walk for those who enjoy a shorter course, and a 5K for the more ambitious. There were Àrst, second and third place winners in each event. Winners for the 1 mile: 1st place – Zachary Beltran, 2nd place – Jonna Beltran, and 3rd place – Allye Carter. Winners for the 5K: 1st place – Larry Beltran, 2nd place – Greg Benolken, and 3rd place – Joe Applewhite. The golf team would like to thank all of the generous sponsors that helped make this year’s run a huge success: Wil-

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The Whitehouse Little League dedicated the David A. Pipak Memorial Field Saturday, May 5. The Pipak family, which has been involved in Little League for decades, was on hand for the dedication celebration. The Whitehouse Little League season also opened Saturday.

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Hard work pays off for Smith County couple BY DON TREUL Editor

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f the 70s are the new 50s, than Nora Jane and Durward Cain are the poster children for that movement. Nora Jane is the moving force behind the transformation of the yard that surrounds their beautiful home in Smith County on County Road 285 between Whitehouse and Chapel Hill. Both born and raised in the area, the Cains moved into a house on the property when they married in 1959, and they constructed a new home in 1968 (they recently even replaced the roof with a red metal roof that beautifully accents the property). The house included a 40-foot pool, but the Cains didn’t use it much and they eventually decided to Àll it in with dirt. That proved to be the beginning of a project that started sometime in 1994 and is still ongoing today. Nora Jane and Durward wanted to add plants, Áowers, shrubs and trees to their yard to make it a beautiful, peaceful place. It is hard work but the Cains literally dig in to accomplish their goals. “If you stay busy it helps,” Nora Jane said as to the reason they keep working hard to maintain their garden home. Durward, who is 76 and retired after a long career at Sears, has to use a wheelchair to help him get around because his knees gave out on him years ago. Still, Durward is not content to leave the work for Nora Jane. He can often be seen outdoors using a weed whacker or blower or using some other

garden tool from his wheelchair. “He just can’t stay in the house,” Nora Jane said. The result of their hard work is a beautiful yard full of azaleas, hosta, cana, palms, hydrangea, banana trees, ferns, tulip trees, jasmine, wandering Jew, hawthorn, rose of Sharon, redbud trees, willows, hibiscus and much more. They have a butterÁy garden and pathways through the gardens, including some that lead to cozy rest areas with a bench and one path to a sizable koy pond in the corner of the yard. Their garden is so beautiful that they have hosted a few weddings. Nora Jane said her gardens suffered from the extended heat and drought in 2011, so much so that they lost dozens of plants. They have replanted many of those lost and, like everyone else in East Texas, they are hoping or a wetter and cooler year in 2012 (so far, so good). The loving care the Cains have for their garden extends to their love of animals. They have six dogs they have rescued from shelters or that were homeless, and at one time she said she had more than 200 birds, many of which also were rescued. Nora Jane said she has about 60 birds left, mostly Ànch and cockatiels. After 32 years working for Montgomery Wards, Nora Jane is semiretired and works part-time for a company that restores seatbelts for classic autos. Somehow, despite work, family and other obligations, she and Durward Ànd the time to maintain a slice of paradise in Smith County.

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The Cain’s beautiful garden surrounds their home in Smith County between Whitehouse and Chapel Hill. As indicated by the photos on this page, the garden features a variety of including breathtaking azaleas such as the stand behind Nora Jane (in photo above). The garden also features a large koy pond in one corner of the yard.

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