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From the heart Hospital president ‘humbled’ by students’ fundraising initative to help others

By Scott Dorsett Daily Light photojournalist

Azle, Northside fourth grader Macy Murphree and two of her friends, Kendalyn Harrison, a Finley Junior High seventh grader, and Madyson Henderson, a Howard Junior High seventh grader, decided they would make an effort to help those who are ill at the hospital by collecting donations.

With a quickly improvised box made of

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What started out as a simple wish to help others recently turned into a moving donation for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie — as well as hospital president Chris York.

During halftime of the Sept. 5 Waxahachie Indians football game against

The Lady Indians used a primarily senior roster to cruise past a middling Lancaster team for their 11th district victory. | SPorts

Classmates honored

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Waxahachie students (from left) Kendalyn Harrison, Macy Murphree and Madyson Henderson collect funds during halftime of a WHS football game to donate to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie to assist their efforts in the care of the community.

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Catena honored for service as first responder

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Former Waxahachie ISD teacher Winnie O’Donnell was honored by the association for years of service and the positive impact she made in the lives of students with the President’s Outstanding Educator award. Presenting her the award at Saturday’s luncheon is Ex-Student Association President Margaret Felty.

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Ellis County Christian Women Connection luncheon at Waxahachie Country Club.

WHS Ex-Students Association honors alumni accomplishments

By ANDREW BRANCA Daily Light Staff Writer

Memories were shared and lives were honored during the annual Waxahachie High School Ex-Student Association Luncheon Saturday. Several former students and

a teacher were honored for their impact they made in the world through their careers or volunteer work.

The first group of awards were for the Who’s Who awards. The Who’s Who award recognizes accomplishment that alumi have made in their career field. The inductees included

Stanley Jeter, 1960 graduate, Lynn Lasswell III, 1960 graduate, and Glenn Perryman, 1965 graduate.

Jeter worked in the filed of Christian mission and media starting his career at KGEI in California, which broadcasted to several countries.

He worked in the Peace Corps See Honors, Page 12A

Richard Catena is being remembered by his friends, family members and the greater Ellis County community as a person dedicated to serving others.

Catena served as a volunteer firefighter with the Red Oak, Ovilla and Glenn Heights fire departments and as an EMT with several private EMS providers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Catena, 57, lost his life in a head-on collision on Sept. 30 on Farm-to-Market Road 1446, where See Catena, Page 13A

Longtime firefighter and EMT Richard Catena was killed in two-vehicle wreck near Waxahachie on Sept.

30. Area communities are honoring his service.

WHS inducts new Hall of Fame class

BY KHRIS MARION SPORTS EDITOR

The 19 men singled out for the honor of induction into the Waxahachie High School Hall of Fame reflected the honor back to their coaches, teammates and the community of Waxahachie.

Tommy Winn, Bill Midkiff, Montae Reagor, John Waxahachie’s 1982-1983 state 4A champion basketball team was inducted into the 2015 Rodgers, Scott Dorsett class of the WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Thursday night. Present for the induction was and the members of the coach John Nickols son Eric, along with players Greg Gober, Mike Byrd, Frank Dyer and 1982-83 4A men’s state Ted Harris along with manager Rodney Alsum and assistant coach Billy Bentz. championship basketball

team were honored during the fourth annual Hall of Fame ceremony on Thursday.

Each man shared his sometimes tearful perspective and gratitude for how the city of Waxahachie and its people shaped the trajectory of their lives.

“The ‘83 basketball team, they were my idols,” said Rodgers. “I was a baseball player and was terrible at basketball and they don’t remember me, See Hall, Page 11A

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e have a very serious and deadly problem that affects us all, but few seem to see the common denominator or link within this epidemic.

The number of mass shootings and other violent behaviors seem to have one thing in common and that is easy to research and identify, but its solution is not so easy.

This solution becomes even more remote for Texans as our state ranks at the very bottom in terms of mental health evaluation and treatment.

Oh it’s true alright and, as bad as I hate to admit it, we are ranked Guest Columnist below Washington DC. When considering the number of mass shooting’s, how we have avoided one of our own escapes me. Each of these incidents has reflected diagnoses of under treated mental health issues and I beg that you find one incident that does not fall within this category.

This has touched my family as my daughter in UT missed classes this week after a threat on campus.

Avoiding the carnage within our state leaves me eternally grateful for now however the current state of affairs within or own

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Department of Health and Human Services leaves me to shutter. It seems a couple of recent changes have thus far left the condition of providers within the Texas system without answers. I will outline these in as simple terms as possible.

Texas has relied on a contractor to manage public funds paid to mental health providers for some time, allowing for rapid treatment for those in crisis. Unfortunately that system was deemed to have run its course; it was originally designed as a stop gap or temporary solution. It has worked as designed but has not solved the myriad of issues facing the system.

In its defense, it was never intended to fix every problem.

Sunset Legislation has placed that system in state of limbo while a new system is considered, and therein lays a crisis. As our new Governor Greg Abbott settled in, he began to make changes that included appointments to state commissions. Within the Department of Health and Human Services Commission or HHSC its Director was replaced by elevating a Deputy Director namely Chris Taylor and Stuart Bowen was appointed by Governor Abbot as its new Inspector General.

It seems that under the old leadership this commission had received a lot of well deserved criticism over the number of fraud cases plaguing the system. Now keep in mind the overwhelming See Burns, Page 6A

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Crossing the thin blue line F

or what it’s worth, my passion for protecting and defending our Second Amendment right is as it should be – purposeful and intense. Matter of fact, I believe having gun-free zones anywhere in this country is a crock. The argument for such places in which law abiding citizens cannot and, thereby, do not carry guns but whack-job violent criminals do is about as insane as it gets. In addition to the obvious, here’s why: in October 2014, the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) released a report showing that 92 percent of mass public shootings between January 2009 and July 2014 took place in gun-free zones. Using but a mere dose of logic, it’s idiotic to disallow any citizen the right to arm themselves in a country of violent luna- Publisher tics as a way to somehow reduce violent crime and mass shootings.

That said, we’ve been made aware of an elected constable in Ellis County advocating in his re-election propaganda what reads like criminal conduct. Specifically, he writes: “The only way to stop this gun violence is for everyone to start carrying at all times regardless of what your state or local gun laws may dictate. Violence must be met with violence. You are an American, starting act like it.” – (Constable) Mike Jones, Texas Precinct 4.

Mr. Jones had me through the first half of his first sentence. After that, well let’s just say, Mr. Jones goes a little squirrely. For any commissioned law enforcement officer, particularly one with more powers than a police officer, to advocate breaking the law is inane. Doesn’t matter how great a guy one might be, as I’m sure Mr. Jones is, telling anyone listening that not only is it OK to break the law, but as an American, you should break the law — is exactly what’s wrong with this country. We have lawlessness

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everywhere it seems, from the highest office on down, we don’t need it here. Mr. Jones deserves our appreciation given his public service, but parts of his message are wrong and should be rejected.

Since constables are elected officials and, frankly, are a bit too autonomous, Mr. Jones seems to taking advantage of such a lack of accountability. Being tough and macho and all that is kind of cool, but the reality is an officer of the law cannot encourage anyone to break it.

He or she just can’t.

Every citizen has the right to bear arms and, in my opinion, should. This is a different America than many of us grew up in, one where life today seems far less precious to more people than I remember. As such, no thug ought to believe he can show up to conduct evil without the awareness that doing so may end his life.

Mr. Jones and I can agree on that. However, when an officer steps over that sacred, thin blue line and begins encouraging the very lawlessness he’s trying to stop, society will tilt and fracture even more than it is does now. Every law enforcement officer in this country is sworn to apply the law and protect citizens. That includes constables in Ellis County Texas. And, that certainly includes Mr. Jones.

It’s my hope that the good constable will rethink how he articulates his passion for the Second Amendment and that he repudiates breaking any law. Using a firearm to defend and protect your family and property? Dang right. Wearing the badge while advocating violence through vigilantism? Never.

Hop back over to the right side of the blue line, Mr. Jones, and run for re-election on the greatness of the Second Amendment. In doing so, you give everyone a solid reason to vote for you.

Stay on the wrong side and you may give voters every right to leave you there.

Scott Brooks serves as the publisher of the Waxahachie Daily Light. Contact Scott at 469-517-1440 or by email at sbrooks@ waxahachietx.com. Follow Scott on Twitter: @ScottBrooks1405

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‘Little Red T-Bird’ To the Editor, This poem is a tribute to Beverly Worthington — all of us in the neighborhood miss her dearly.

A little red T-Bird is an uptown ride, So fitting for the special lady inside.

On our street is where she did live, a wonderful neighbor with friendship to give.

A Classy lady who walked the park, cautiously exercising, and home before dark.

A free spirit was she, not afraid to explore and take many friends to some foreign shore.

And travel they did with her in the lead to places without her they would never see.

So many things accomplished; so many places checked.

Bucket list complete, a large bucket I expect.

Time to drive the little Red T-Bird one last time.

Heaven awaits your light to shine.

We’ll miss you Beverly. We loved you in our lives.

God speed dear friend, Bill Baty, Waxahachie

‘Are U.S leaders the definition of traitor?’

To the Editor, President Obama, Secretary Kerry and other supporting leaders should be imprisoned for making deals with terrorists and terrorist nations, with agreements that would benefit our enemies.

Isn’t this is being a traitor to our nation?

Peter Stern, Driftwood, Texas

Barton comments on Speaker election WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Joe Barton (R-Arlington/Ennis) released the following statement following the Republican Conference Meeting on Thursday.

“The Republican Conference met today with the intention of nominating our candidate for Speaker of the House. Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy has withdrawn from the race in order to promote unity in the Republican Conference. I commend him for this selfless act.

I will continue to work with him in his role as Majority Leader.

“As a consequence, the current Speaker has postponed the conference election of a new Speaker candidate to a date in the near future.

The Texas Republican delegation has met and has collectively decided to not endorse any candidate, but to be unified in support of a conservative candidate that shares Texas values. That candidate may, in fact, be a Texan.”

‘Oncor sale raises red flags’ To the Editor, The Texas Public Utility Commission has a new opportunity – and maybe even a moral obligation – to protect the state’s utility customers from a very dangerous deal.

On Sept. 29, a group of investors filed with the PUC to take over Oncor, the largest electricity delivery company in the state. For residential and business ratepayers, it’s imperative that the PUC reject the proposed sale barring these exceptions: The sale must be proven to offer a real benefit for ratepayers and it must maintain the current ring-fence that financially See Letters, Page 6A

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bulletin board Sunday, Oct. 11 10:30 a.m.: Hidden Miracles offers a special needs class during second service at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County. For more information, call 972-937-6255.

3-5 p.m.: Caregiver Support Group, hosted by Ennis Regional Medical Center, meets. Admission is free.

All caregivers caring for any disability are welcome. For information, call Karen Hershey at 972-875-5507.

Monday, Oct. 12 9:30 a.m.: Weight Watchers will meet at Farley Street Baptist Church, 1116 Brown Street, in Waxahachie.

Weigh-ins begin at 9 a.m.; meeting at 9:30 a.m. No food or drinks allowed. Call 972923-1021 for more information.

12:15 p.m.: Dominoes at Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Dr., every Mon-

day. Open to persons 55 and older. Call 972-937-8271 for information.

6 p.m.: A Texas 42 group plays until 9:30 p.m. in room 122 of First United Methodist Church. The community is invited; beginners will be taught how to play.

7 p.m.: Waxahachie AlAnon Family Group, (friends and families of alcoholics,) 301 John Arden Drive, 972937-5261.

7 p.m.: The Buffalo Creek Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) meets at Ryan’s Restaurant. For more information, visit www. bacausa.com.

7-9:30 p.m.: TOUGHLOVE Parent Support Group provides ongoing education and active support services. Call 972-558-1762 for information.

7:30 p.m.: Waxahachie IOOF Lodge No. 80 meets at IOOF Lodge, 208-1/2 Rogers.

Refreshments served before meetings. Call Bruce Webb at 972-938-8085.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 10 a.m.: Texas Hold-Em lessons and game at Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Dr. Open to persons 55 and older. Call 972937-8271 for information.

10-11 a.m.: Story hour at Nicholas P. Sims Library.

Junior Service League volunteers provide stories and crafts for children ages 3 and older during the Waxahachie ISD school year. Call 972937-2671.

10-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.: Texas Department of State Health Services holds monthly immunization clinics at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall, 304 W. 5th St. in Ferris. For information, call 972-932-2038.

Noon: Waxahachie Optimist Club at Cancun’s

Ameri-Mex Restaurant, 1585 U.S. Highway 77 North.

Noon: Waxahachie Lions Club will meet in the president’s dining room on the second floor of the Schaeffer Life Building on the SAGU campus. Guest speakers each week. Guests welcome.

12:30 p.m.: Writing for Enjoyment. Writing for enjoyment is a group that encourages writing and sharing what we write. Prerequisite is: The desire to write and share the writing with others.

For more information contact joanpomeroy@att.net. The group at the First United Methodist Church of Red Oak, 600 Daubitz Dr. 6 p.m.: Weight Watchers meet at Farley Street Baptist Church, 1116 Brown Street in Waxahachie. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30, meeting begins at 6 p.m. Wheelchair scales available. No food or drinks allowed.

6 p.m.: Red Oak Police Explorer Post No. 1132 meets at Acorn Academy on South Live Oak Street in Red Oak in the classroom next to the county tax office.

Prospective members can simply show up at a meeting to see how business is conducted and to apply. Sgt. Jim Langham can be reached via e-mail at jlangham@redoaktx. org or by phone at 469-2187708.

6-7 p.m.: Parkinsons Support Group meets every second Tuesday of the month at 122 Park Hills Dr. The group is hosted by the Waxahachie Senior Center. For questions, call 972-617-1268.

6:30 p.m.: Toastmasters of Waxahachie meets at Sims Library on the second floor. Anyone interested in improving their public speaking skills is invited. Call Eddie Lord at 972-268-9607 for more information.

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Saturday, 10.11.2015

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Start as captain, end as private Brian O’Driscoll, an Irishman and former professional rugby union player, said, “The big upside to being captain is it’s a huge honor, but the downside is that there is definitely extra pressure.”

This week, we have looked at captaincy during an auction. But, as we have seen, often the captaincy changes from one partner to the other.

In today’s deal, for example, how should North plan the auction after South opens one no-trump?

South has accurately described his hand, so if North were permitted only one bid to name the final contract, he would get it right most of the time.

Here, North knows that game is worth attempting, but he is not sure whether it is right to play in no-trump or in spades. He starts with a two-heart transfer bid, showing five-plus spades and zeroplus points. If South rebids two spades, North continues with three no-trump, passing captaincy back to the opener.

Believe in yourself and your abilities. Your intuition will lead you in the right direction. You can achieve your dreams and fulfill your goals if you are hardworking and persistent. Don’t be daunted by those who say you can’t get things done. Prove you can with relentless courage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -You will be opinionated today.

Don’t play with fire by upsetting someone you love or want to do business with. Let matters unfold naturally and be willing to listen to what others have to say.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -Before it becomes too difficult to manage, deal with financial, legal or health matters. Don’t let confusion set in. If you ask questions, you will get favorable results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You can tilt the scales in your favor if you devote your time to charitable or benevolent organizations. In addition to helping needy people, you will attract new opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone will try to lead you astray. Go over agreements or contracts thoroughly to avoid costly errors. Keep your assets and valuables in a safe place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Love is prominent. Others will see your value and boost your confidence. If you have done something wrong, admit it and move on. Punishing yourself will not change the past.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Don’t assume that everyone is as honest as you. Refuse to contribute to a dubious cause or unrealistic investment. Joint ventures and lending or borrowing money or possessions should be avoided.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -Anxiety or self-doubt will keep you from realizing your full potential. Take stock of your good qualities in order to realize that you have a lot to offer. Personal and professional opportunities are evident.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -Use your imagination to come up with novel ways to increase your bank account. Mentoring, tutoring, teaching a course or sharing your skills can be a lucrative sideline.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you’ve been denying your own needs in order to accommodate others, it’s time to put yourself first. Love is on the rise, and special plans that encourage romance are favored.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Emotional outbursts or aggressive tactics will not win you points with family or co-workers. Treat others as you wish to be treated, or prepare to face unhappy consequences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can use your powers of persuasion to bring your talents to the attention of someone influential.

Don’t be shy. You have the qualities necessary to succeed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -Look for ways to increase your earning potential. Ask people with entrepreneurial abilities to help you develop an idea that you want to market. Savvy investment or real estate strategies will prove beneficial.

WNI Employee Phone Directory South chooses the final contract: three no-trump or four spades.

Here, though, South has such a great hand for spades that he should rebid three spades, a so-called superaccept. Then North raises to four spades.

How should South plan the play after West leads the heart king?

As the diamonds aren’t breaking 3-3, declarer is in danger of losing one heart and three clubs. But he can avoid three club losers if he can force the opponents to lead the suit.

After winning the first trick, South should draw trumps and eliminate diamonds, ruffing the fourth round in the dummy.

Then he exits with dummy’s last heart. Whoever wins the trick must either open up clubs or concede a ruff-and-sluff.

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Behind the Badge

With Officer Wess Winn

Blocking intersections EDITOR’S NOTE: We asked Wess Winn, community services officer and crime prevention coordinator with the Waxahachie Police Department to write a weekly column in an effort to answer many of the law enforcement-related questions posed by our readers. Here’s this week’s column: “When and where do I legally stop at a red light, stop sign or an open intersection?” An open intersection only has one set of stop signs or other traffic control device. An example of this is Elm and Jefferson.

Most people do not realize that as they approach the intersection there is a clearly marked white line. This line is referred to as the stop line and you will always come to this before the crosswalk.

The only time you should cross this line is if you have received a green light, if controlled by a light, or after you have brought the vehicle to a complete stop and can safely precede through the intersection to make a legal turn.

What if there is no stop line in the road? At these types of intersections you should either proceed to the crosswalk, if one is there and stop; or stop at the intersecting street where you have a good view of cross traffic. A good rule is to make sure you stop either before or right at the stop sign and then inch closer to

the intersection to get a better view of cross traffic.

One law we see violated quite often and are probably guilty of is blocking of an open intersection. I remember when this law came about because my mom would always make sure she did not block the cross streets on S. Elm when we would come to school in the morning. The law is pretty wordy so I will put into terms I understand, and I hope you do too. If you are on a road and the traffic in front of you begins to slow and then stop, you have to make sure you are not blocking an intersecting street. This is to allow those vehicles on the cross street to enter the main traffic lane or cross over. This should be done just to be courteous to the other drivers on the road.

FYI: When you are on one of the main roads at an intersecting street, never wave someone through because you could be held liable if it causes an accident.

Wess Winn holds a master peace officer certification. If you have a Police Beat question for Officer Wess Winn, he may be reached by e-mail at wwinn@waxahachiepd.org or call 469-309-4410. Look for your questions to be answered here in the Waxahachie Daily Light every Sunday or listen to officer Winn’s show on KBEC Radio AM 1390 at 9 a.m. every Monday.

WPD Corporal Derek McKie

By Scott Dorsett Daily Light Photojournalist

Corporal Derek McKie started working for the Texas Department of Corrections when he was 22 years old. He then graduated from the Beaumont Police Academy and immediately began working for the Waxahachie Police Department. Now, 15 years later, he is still on the job.

At what point in your life did you realize you wanted to go into law enforcement?

When I was a kid, it was the lights and sirens. But as you get older, you realize it’s an opportunity to help people. And of course, there’s a sense of excitement in a lot of things we do.

Every day is something different.

That’s what keeps me going.

Our investigative division

So how did you decide on Waxahachie as a place to bring you and your family?

This week, I’d like to are investigated by our share with you some inNarcotics Task Force. formation about your Ellis Rounding out our CID County Sheriff ’s Office’s staffing is a full-time Criminal Investigations crime scene technician, Division. who is responsible for the This is the division collection of evidence at that’s responsible for crime scenes. Our crime investigating the reported scene technician, who’s criminal offenses that undergone advanced occur in training in fingerrural Ellis print analysis, is County. frequently called These are upon to assist the offenses other agencies with that occur their prints. outside of The cases that the incorpocome to us usually rated city start with patrol limits of any deputies respondcity that has ing to a citizen’s Ellis County Sheriff a municicall for service. pal police Patrol takes the department. initial report and conducts Our CID is headed up by a preliminary investigaa lieutenant and sergeant tion. The case is then and they’re the ones who given to CID, where it’s oversee our team of nine assigned to an investigator investigators. for further investigation.

Each of these investiAfter following up on any gators is assigned to an leads, obtaining arrest area of expertise in which and search warrants and they’ve received specialgathering the evidence, ized training. Two of our the case is put together investigators are responsible for the investigations of crimes against persons.

These cases include misdemeanors and felonies and range from simple assaults to homicides.

Six of our investigators are assigned to handle property crimes cases, which include everything from criminal mischief to burglaries and white collar crime. Our property crimes investigators are each assigned to a district within the county, which helps us in the detection of any patterns of criminal behavior.

We have one investigator whose full-time assignment is investigating sex offense cases; this investigator also handles sex offender registrations and monitors their compliance.

All of our narcotics cases

My wife and I had been married for two years at the time, and we were looking to find a good middle ground between each of our parents so that we could be a little closer to them.

My wife is from Oklahoma, and I’m from southeast Texas, so we knew we were looking at some-

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and submitted to the DA’s office for prosecution.

This is a good time to remind you of some of the programs your sheriff ’s office makes available to you to help you, your family and your belongings stay safe and secure. Our Crime Prevention Division deputies can assist you in setting up a Neighborhood Crime Watch and you can reach them by calling 972-937-6060. All of our different crime prevention programs are listed on our website, www.elliscountysheriff.com, where you’ll also find a link to a free serial number registry service we’ve made available for your use.

Your sheriff ’s office recently established an Exchange Zone where you can conduct personal, business and civil transactions in our parking lot southeast of the jail. This is intended to provide a place where you can feel more secure when

place in or around the DFW area.

I was actually on my way to Benbrook to test with their department, and drove through Waxahachie and really liked it. I got home, and the Internet was pretty new at the time, but I looked Waxahachie up and found that the police department was testing. I applied and tested for them and I’ve been here ever since.

We love it here. My wife’s a teacher, and it’s really a great community.

Coming from a big state agency like the TDC, what’s it like working in Waxahachie?

It is really a great place to work. I did six years in Waxahachie in patrol, and then took a job in the criminal investigation department for seven years, and a couple of years ago took a promotion and went back out on patrol.

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What is justice?

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recently spoke to a class of the Red Oak Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy. At the end of my talk I explained to the group the overarching principle that guides all criminal justice-related decisions in my office.

That principle is found in Article 2.01 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, which states, “It shall be the primary duty of all prosecuting attorneys . . . not to convict, but to see that justice is done.”

Some people say that it is the job of a prosecutor to seek justice. The mistake in that statement, as explained by a colleague of mine, is that it is not the job of a prosecutor to chase justice. It is the job of a prosecutor to catch justice; a lofty ideal, indeed.

After sharing this with the group, I opened the floor for questions. A woman on the front row asked me, “What’s your conviction rate?”

Without hesitating I replied, “I don’t know.”

As I explained to the class at the Red Oak Police Department, I do not believe that keeping track of a conviction rate is consistent with my obligation to see that justice is done. When someone asks about

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numbers involved Medical and not Mental Health providers, if any at all.

New contracts for providers were sent out for review, signature and return by the end of August by this department. It has come to my attention that

a conviction rate, what they really want to know is the win/loss record. Wins and losses provide great, objective measures of success for competitive endeavors such as sports.

Justice, however, is not so easily quantified.

The overwhelming majority of people charged with a criminal offense are convicted. So, in that sense, the convicEllis County & District tion rate for any Attorney prosecutors’ office will be quite high.

If needed, I can run a computer report to get that specific number for my office or for any individual prosecutor.

But my office’s conviction rate has never been my primary concern. My greatest, and increasingly grave, concern is having sufficient manpower to execute our obligation to see that justice is done.

Justice, like beauty, is often in the eye of the beholder. A beautiful work of art in the eye of one person is a worth-

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those contracts have yet to be approved.

A provider submits a report for its expenses around the 20th of each month estimating based on expenditures thus far, its monthly needs. Funds are then provided by the state and generally received by the end of the month. It has been reported that funds are being

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protects Oncor for future generations.

The proposed change of ownership might seem enticing at first blush. The scheme, which the PUC has six months to consider, would allow new owners to operate Oncor under a real estate investment trust. It’s a mechanism that’s never been tried at this scale and would allow a diversion of tax liability from the corporation to its shareholders.

Though Wall Street speculators may fuss, the plan deserves a hard look by state regulators. It imposes tremendous risks to ratepayers with no guarantee that the ratepayers – and not just the investors – will ever directly reap the

held without prior notice and this will soon result in a financial meltdown, at least among the Mental Health and Substance Abuse providers.

The excuse coming out of DHHS is that each contract needs to be reviewed and approved by the new regime before funds can be issued. Let’s see... standard language contracts,

rewards of the deal.

PUC Commissioners Ken Anderson and Marty Martinez have been asking tough questions about the proposed sale.

I applaud their persistence in trying to get answers to questions about how this transaction will benefit ratepayers, and I encourage all the PUC commissioners to be vigilant for consumers. With so much at stake, I hope that ratepayers can count on the commission to not kowtow to powerful industry interests. Too often in recent memory, the commission has failed to do so.

Of course, it’s no real surprise that Oncor is being considered for sale. It has more than 3 million customers and is presently owned by Energy Future Holdings. The Dallas-based conglomerate, which also includes TXU Energy

less piece of junk in the eye of another.

Maybe justice is aggressively prosecuting someone for committing a heinous crime.

Maybe justice is giving a second chance to someone who just made a mistake.

Maybe justice is helping a victim get on with their life as soon as possible. Maybe justice is doing nothing at all. Maybe justice, like art, is popular. Or maybe justice, like art, is widely reviled.

One’s perspective changes with the facts and with one’s relationship to the facts.

I wish it were my job to make everyone happy all the time. What a great job that would be. After all, who doesn’t want to be surrounded by happy people?

In an adversarial criminal justice system, it is a guarantee that not everyone will be happy with the outcome.

My job is to see that justice is done. I take that obligation to heart.

Detractors may dismiss that as hokey.

They will point to examples of what they consider injustice caused by others in my profession or to outcomes of cases — locally and across the country — with which they disagree. I have no control over any prosecutor’s office other than agreed upon rates and all compliant with operational procedure, are you kidding me? 45 days after your own deadline and nothing has been done, shall I send over a couple small business owners to clear this up for you or just hold on to your paychecks until you deliver?

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I have yet to discover an infallible human endeavor. There has been only one perfect man. The fact that we cannot achieve an ideal does not mean we should not try. Every day in my office we do our best to see that justice is done. my own. Someone will disagree with almost any outcome.

My profession has informed my faith, and my faith has informed my profession.

“Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the Lord your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 16:20.

I have yet to discover an infallible human endeavor. There has been only one perfect man. The fact that we cannot achieve an ideal does not mean we should not try. Every day in my office we do our best to see that justice is done.

Patrick M. Wilson serves as the County & District Attorney for Ellis County.

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Please tell me you will step up and fix this now, or be the ones to step up and answer to the citizens of Texas how “He was a good kid, he was just off his med’s” and why...

Many success stories of lives being redeemed and families being put back together exist. The next hurdle will be early in

and Luminant, is in bankruptcy. But the financial straits of Energy Future Holdings isn’t sufficient reason for the PUC to throw an undeserved lifejacket to the energy conglomerate by way of authorizing such a risky deal.

There’s good reason for the PUC to be cautious and the public to be wary.

Eight years ago, the PUC allowed Energy Future Holdings to assume control of power plants, transmission systems and retail operations that had belonged to TXU. The PUC allowed the buildup by Energy Future Holdings even though it created more than $20 billion in new debt and involved new owners that lacked significant experience at running power plants and related operations.

The 2007 deal came together under the PUC’s watch and allowed Energy Future

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He is a noted creative writer, singer/ songwriter and mentor to aspiring young artist. He is the author of ‘Stormy and the Christmas Runt’ set to release soon. Please contact him at Smokeyburnstexas@gmail.com

Holdings to pay $45 billion for the newly acquired assets. It also allowed a TXU executive to walk away with a $277 million golden parachute.

The acquisition wasn’t so lucrative for consumers. AARP objected to it. And while the 2007 deal didn’t make sense then, the newly proposed sale of Oncor may still not make any more sense for consumers now.

So, here we go again! Will the PUC do the right thing and require clear ratepayer benefits under a sale of Oncor? And will it maintain the ring-fence that now protects Oncor customers? Three million Texans are counting on it.

If the deal isn’t good for consumers, then it must be rejected.

Bob Jackson Director of AARP Texas

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The Octave Observer

By Chip Autry

EDITOR’S NOTE: Chip Autry is a senior member of the nationally-recognized Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band. Playing percussion in the drumline, he is chronicling the marching band during the 2015 season in the band’s bid to return to the Texas UIL State Marching Band Competition.

This past week the Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band participated in the Midlothian Marching Invitational — a quick 20 minutes from home.

Students were delighted to see their hard work pay off in the form of a Grand Champion title.

All in all, the program received 1st overall in all divisions, along with taking home the award for best winds and general effect; however, the band also achieved something far greater than just an award that night.

Following a good and clean sweep in preliminaries, many band members expected Director of Bands Rich Armstrong to not have much to say besides a few encouraging words; however, he had a lot more to say than just that.

Put simply, what so many members of the band had failed to realize is there’s so many more reasons in showing up to contests than just winning trophies. What matters is the attitude one creates when performing, to display an aura of intimidation and just a hint of cockiness that makes the people watching wish they could be like you.

For Rich Armstrong, the band could have gotten last, but if they had the attitude of a champion, then it would still be a successful night.

The Waxahachie Band quite obviously didn’t get last that night, but they did manage to put on a performance with an attitude unlike ever before, and that more than anything else, was the true achievement of the night.

Following the contest band members had plenty of things to look forward to with a fair day on Monday, and homecoming just right around the corner.

Anyone who has gone to Waxahachie High School knows that the week of homecoming is a pretty hectic one, and the band certainly isn’t spared.

Having a day off for the State Fair also means losing two hours of practice that could have been used to make something better.

Because of this, Tuesday and Thursday are taken much more seriously. With yet another contest even more difficult than the last only a week away, there isn’t any time to waste.

On Thursday students practiced from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. in the parking lot, grabbed a quick bite to eat, and then loaded up on busses to go play at the bonfires. At the bonfire the band program makes sure to bring plenty of sound and spirit for the large crowds of students there to celebrate, myself especially thanks to being a member of the drumline.

Then once the festivities are over, everybody packs up as quickly as they can, and gets ready for a very, very long day.

It starts with practice at 7 a.m. in the morning before the sun even decides to shine. There, sleepy eyed students run through their entire show as many times as they can before school starts, and get a quick run-down of the day’s itinerary.

Then, students go to class all the way up until early release, get out of school like everyone else, and head over for a parade.

At the parade, the band leads the entire the procession with a bold a brazen brass sound that fills up the streets. As intimidating as we might look, I can personally attest that the heat during that hour long parade is murduous.

Finally, after everything else, students head back to the band hall for a homecoming football game.

Music gets played, people get crowned, a few people bite their fingers at such an amazingly close game, and then once it’s over, the band stays for another performance.

All in all, midnight is a good estimate of the average time home, only to be up and ready again by 9 a.m. for a contest day.

It may seem a little crazy taking everything into consideration; however, come watch one of our performances on a saturday night, and you might just start to understand why we do it.

NAME: Ashley Nutt INSTRUMENT: Flute PARENTS: Chenoa Hardwick and Tod Nutt YEAR: Freshman BAND PLACEMENT: Concert

NAME: Emily Fisher PARENTS: Harold and Tina Fisher YEAR: Senior BAND PLACEMENT: Color Guard

NAME: Todd Smith INSTRUMENT: Trumpet PARENTS: Todd and Robin Smith YEAR: Senior BAND PLACEMENT: Wind Ensemble

NAME: Nathan Navarrette INSTRUMENT: Alto Sax PARENTS: Gretchen and Johnny Navarrette YEAR: Junior BAND PLACEMENT: Concert

Section of the Week: Front Ensemble

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Officer of the Week

Senior Lauryn Baltrip, daughter of Cynthia and Fabian Baltrip, was named WHS Cherokee Charmer Officer of the Week for the week of Oct. 9.

High Kicker of the Week

Sophomore Ashlyn-Kate Richter, daughter of Jeff Richter and Kim Witherspoon, was named WHS Cherokee Charmer Kicker of the Week for the week of Oct. 9.

Performer of the Week

Junior Yvette Sierra, daughter of Mayra Hernandez, was named WHS Drill Team Performer of the Week for the week of Oct. 9.

Cheerleader of the Week

Senior Samantha Garcia, daughter of Joe and Kim Garcia, was named WHS Cheerleader of the Week for the week of Oct. 9.

Cheerleader of the Week

Junior MaKena Bodine, daughter of Dee Dee Allen, was named WHS Cheerleader of the Week for the week of Oct. 9.

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We Were Marines Once, And Young EDITOR’S NOTE: The following feature series profiles Ellis County veterans killed in the line of service to their country during the 20th century.

The features, researched and written by Perry Giles, are read in first-person voice by area students and special guests during the annual Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Day Ceremony as a special way to remember and pay tribute to our friends, classmates and neighbors who gave their lives for our freedom.

“We Were Soldiers Once and Young” will appear every Sunday in the Daily Light and every Wednesday in the Midlothian Mirror through Veterans Day. We stand on the backs of their sacrifice. Their history is our tradition, as long as there are Americans to remember...

My name is Joe Riley Crow. I was the third of eight children and the first of four sons of Lee Roy and Margaret Greenwell Crow.

Perry Giles Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Committee

My Dad was a pharmacist employed by the Armen Drug Store there in Milford. That is where I was born and raised.

When I was 14, my family moved to Ennis, where my Dad took a pharmacist job at the Hesser Drug Store. We moved into a white frame house on North Gaines Street that had a large back yard, and I made many new friends there. By the time school started in September, I had met two of my best ever friends, James Goodwin and William Pierce. I called them “Airdale” and “Dooney.”

We were classmates and teammates on the track and football teams.

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new subdivisions and places that we just didn’t get to in CID. In your 15 years with WPD, what’s the biggest change you’ve noticed?

I would probably have to say population. Starting in 2000, there really wasn’t anything north on US-77 beyond Home Depot. In fact, US77 was a little two-lane road from the bypass going north, and now that’s changed so much it doesn’t even look the same. And you look at the growth of students

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meeting someone in-person. We’ve got two parking spots set aside for your use. Both are marked with our Exchange Zone signage and both are within view of our high-definition video cameras.

Your sheriff ’s office also participates in the Crime Stoppers of Ellis County

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I played quarterback and running back on the ’41 team. Dooney and Airdale graduated that year, but I still had my senior year to go. They told me that they were going to volunteer, and it bothered me all summer. So when school started in the fall of ’42, I didn’t show up. I had my mind made up. ... I was going to join up with them.

On Dec. 1, 1942 all three

at Waxahachie ISD just over the past couple of years, and realize that most of those students have two parents and maybe another relative that’s moved into the community. Those are huge numbers.

I actually live right in the middle of Waxahachie, and we’re looking for something out on the edge of the city. A place where my boys and I can throw a baseball around and not worry about breaking out a neighbor’s window.

If you were going to recruit new, young officers for the Waxahachie police department, what would be the strong points you would offer?

program and we encourage you to call in if you know of any criminal activity going on. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and or conviction of a crime and you can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week; you can reach it by calling 972-937-PAYS (7297).

Please, everyone, let’s keep our military and

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The Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Day committee is in the process of raising funds for this year’s countywide tributes for veterans, scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at the Ellis County Veterans Memorial. The majority of funding will be used to cover the cost of fuel for the Commemorative Air Force fly-over, which is one of the many highlights of the program honoring all veterans from Ellis County. Anyone interested in becoming a sponsor may fill out the form above and mail it with his or her donation to the Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Day Committee, P.O. box 834, Waxahachie, TX 75168. Sponsors will be recognized in this year’s program handed out during the ceremony. of us joined the Marine Corps in Dallas. It was something that we all wanted to do together. I was only 17, so I had to talk mother into signing

the papers for me.

That evening we all boarded a Pullman Company car with other recruits on the Texas & Pacific Railroad. The train

I think there would be two points. First would be job security.

We all work closely with each other, and while there’s some turnover, it’s evident by the longevity by a lot of our officers that they think this is a great place to work.

So I think just letting them know that if they come into this department and give 100 percent, they’re going to do just fine. Go home every day and know that you did your best that day, that’s what’s going to make a good officer.

Another thing is to look at how far we’ve come, just in the last 15 years since I’ve been here in salary. This isn’t the highest paid

pulled away from the terminal at 1600 Throckmorton Street in Fort Worth at 9 p.m. and headed westward toward San Diego, See Crow, Page 10A

profession in the world, but it’s an honest living and we’re as competitive as any other department in the area. In fact, if you compare an officer here with six years under their belt to another officer in another police department, were actually doing very well. And that’s a testimony to the work the police chiefs have done here, and the fact that the city of Waxahachie believes we’re doing the job they expect of us. Mr. Stevens and Mr. Scott have done a tremendous job, not only with our department, but with the whole city. It really is a great place to work.

service personnel in our thoughts and prayers.

We enjoy our rights and freedoms because of their service and safekeeping of our great nation. Y’all have a Blessed Week.

Johnny Brown has served as Sheriff of Ellis County since Jan. 1, 2009, and is a graduate of the National Sheriff’s Institute. He has been in law enforcement for more than 20 years and holds a Master’s Peace Officer’s Certificate with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

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pink construction paper, the three girls began taking donations, with a simple handwritten message on the box “Donations if want?” and a heart drawn on the front.

During a recent Hospital Leadership Team meeting, York presented Murphree with a certificate to thank her for her efforts.

“It’s one of the most humbling things I’ve witnessed in my life in health care. To know that these kids took the time and effort to think outside of themselves rather than about themselves is such a blessing,” said York.

Murphree said her grandparents were in the hospital recently, and she just wanted to do something to say thank you to the hospital staff.

“There are some people who can’t get up and help

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Macy Murphree pictured with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie President Chris York. Marcy, along with friends Kendalyn Harrison and Madyson Henderson collected funds during halftime of a WHS football game to donate to the hospital to assist their efforts in the care of the community.

themselves, so we try to give of ourselves so that (the hospital staff) knows people care,” said Murphree.

After the girls finished their efforts at halftime during the Sept. 5 game, Macy’s mother took the homemade box to York, who was in the press box

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California.

We completed basic training on Jan. 23, 1943, and the three of us volunteered for the Marine Corps Paratroopers.

We graduated on March 8, and were awarded our paratrooper’s wings and an additional $50 per month jump pay.

During training, I got a severe case of poison oak and had to spend a long time in the Navy hospital. Because of that, I lost contact with Dooney and Airdale.

They were assigned to a different unit, and I was still stuck here with this terrible rash. My Dad mailed a salve that he had mixed up special for me, and it really helped. After that happened, the Navy doctors was so impressed that they asked Dad for the prescription and he sent it to them.

In June of ’43 I received orders to set sail for the South Pacific. I boarded the USS Rochambeau and steamed in a convoy southwest for New Caledonia.

Once we finally got there, I got a month’s worth of demolition training and was assigned to a demolitions platoon.

For the rest of that year I spent time on Guadalcanal, Vella LaVella and Bougainville. They had me on so many little islands that I sometimes lost track of where we were. We camped near the beach most of the time. Fighting was light for the most part, but we went on a lot of patrols and those were always scary.

Getting decent food was a constant problem, we were all sick of eating “C” rations. So one day I went fishing with some high explosives and came back with several hundred pounds of stripped sea bass, enough for the whole unit to have two good meals.

In January of ’44 our Paratrooper Corps was disbanded and we were shipped back to the states to become part of the new 5th Marine Division. They put us through a lot more training and maneuvers, and on May 7 I was promoted.

I was now a Corporal with Company G, 3rd Battalion, 28th Marines.

While on leave, I got married to Doris Rae Stephens, my high school sweetheart. It was at the Chapel of St. Paul’s House of the Episcopal Church in San Diego. Corporal Merrill “Bud” Crippen was my best man. We made our temporary home at the St. Charles Hotel in San Diego.

In October of ’44 we shipped out and sailed west in a convoy bound for Hilo on the big island of Hawaii. We were trucked inland to Camp Tawara where we trained and made preparations for a major beach assault. For some reason, they had us practice climbing this big rocky mountain.

Dooney and Airdale were both here with the 5th Division. Although we weren’t in the same unit, we were going to be together again when we got to wherever it was they were sending us.

I was promoted again to sergeant and leader of a demolition squad.

In January of ’45 we boarded the attack transport USS Lubbock sailed out of Pearl Harbor under a full moon. We sailed west for Eniwetok Atoll, where we refueled and then it was on to Saipan.

We had a one-day invasion rehearsal off the coast of Tinian. Then we got the word; we were going to take a small volcanic island that I had never heard of. It was called Iwo Jima.

On Feb. 16 the battleships and cruisers began a three-day naval bombardment.

The gunfire from those big guns vibrated and shook our whole ship. We went up on deck to watch.

I had never seen or even imagined anything like this before. Somebody said that those 22,000 Japanese on the island would all be dead, that nobody could live through all that. ... I hope they’re right.

On the 19th, Reveille sounded over the loudspeakers at 4:30 a.m., and I hit the deck for one last shower and shave.

at the game.

“Honestly, it was so humbling for me that a 10-year-old had the foresight to say, ‘I want to do something for the hospital’ because the care they received in the hospital touched her grandparents lives,” said York.

As York gathered up the

There was a D-Day breakfast laid out for us of steak and eggs, but a lot of guys just opted for coffee and conversation instead.

Our ships formed up off the coast at 0600 hours. At 0640, one minute before sunrise, the naval bombardment started.

The first wave was going to hit the beach at 0900, but my battalion was to be held in reserve. We stood on the deck and watched, somewhat in wonder, and a little dumbstruck by the awesome display of firepower.

As the landing craft headed in toward shore, the Navy kept pouring in the gunfire. Navy Corsair fighter planes strafed and bombed the island. Rocket gunboats were firing all around us. It was really some show, loud and scary.

The bombardment lifted just as the first landing craft hit the beach. When the first wave landed, there was an eerie silence for a minute or two. Maybe they were all dead after all. ... But then it all broke loose.

You could see the Japanese were firing from their underground bunkers, and the fire just rained down on the beach. The amphibious tanks were getting stuck in the deep volcanic sand. The surf was so bad that many of the landing craft were flooding out and piling up on the beach.

Some of them were on fire. The enemy fire grew in intensity and we could see the Marines that were pinned down on the beach. … This waiting is hard.

I saw one of our Corsairs as it flew low across the island. He turned out over the ocean, trailing smoke and appeared to be shot up. You could see that he was losing the plane, and then he saw that he was about to hit a row of landing craft loaded with Marines. That pilot flipped his plane over on its back and crashed it hard into the sea, to miss those Marines! I swallowed a big lump in my throat, my mouth was dry. I could hardly believe what I just saw.

This was real war and brave men were dying right in front of me. I have trained and trained for this, and I have been in some combat before. But this, I’ve never seen anything this bad, not on this scale.

I don’t know, I hope I do OK. About noon we got the call. It was our time to go. We loaded onto the landing craft and heading for Green One Beach, just underneath Mount Suribachi. The seas were rough and my stomach was churning. On the way into the beach, there wasn’t any talking. Everyone had that far-away looking stare.

When we hit sand and the ramp went down, I jumped out into the water and ran up toward the beach, just then a mortar shell hit right next to me. I staggered forward, a little dazed, my ears ringing. … I continued to stumble ahead until I found a shell hole, and rolled down into the loose black sand.

We had landed in the midst of heavy artillery and mortar fire that literally rained down on the landing beach from Mount Suribachi, just to our left. Heavy fire just poured down on us from above, mortar fire, artillery fire, sniper fire, machine-guns. You name it. ... It was hitting all around us.

The fighting was intense and men were falling all around me. We were losing men at a fast clip. The thing is, we couldn’t even see them. The fire was all coming from underground, from caves and bunkers. It seemed as though we were fighting the island itself.

We kept moving up to the base of the mountain, the looming mass of Suribachi. Just before dark, we dug in for the night, in full view of the Japanese on the mountain. It was a cold, sleepless night.

Many of the fellows didn’t live to see the sunrise. We heard some bad stuff that night, really bad stuff. But you couldn’t get up and move around without getting shot. It seemed as if the Japs were all around us.

The next morning the Navy came in close and there was another bombardment. The carrier planes came in flying low level attacks, strafing, firing rockets

box, he said the change kept falling out of the box, but the amount ultimately came out to $6.80.

“We have a general fund to put (that money) into, but we’re ultimately going to use it to buy equipment for our nursery,” York said. “It just touched my heart, because I can’t imagine a 10-year-old philanthropist executing a plan to collect money for the local hospital during halftime of a Waxahachie football game. I was just humbled.”

Murphree and her friends recommended other students become involved in projects to help the community.

“Some people say that we’re too young to help out the community, but that’s not true. No matter how old you are, you can still take time out of your day to help others,” Murphree said.

“We all have the ability to do something to help, so we should,” Henderson added.

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he FarmGirls are settling into fall, we have been looking up all the different iris rhizomes that we have for sale on the internet.

Dance with Me, Where there is Smoke there is Fire, Grand Canyon, Artist Masterpiece and so many more. The iris rhizomes are supposed to be planted by the end of October. We have hundreds of these beauties at our store be sure to call before you come by 214-497-3918.

This sturdy flowering plant has long green blades of green year round and very early spring bloom in brilliant colors.

Both of my Grandmothers had iris in their perennial beds, they also grew and are still growing around my Coleman Chapel country church and many old homesteads have iris

and dropping napalm. The whole mountain seemed on fire, the whole island shook. I think that this whole rock might sink if we bomb it much more.

Through all the smoke you could see more and more concrete bunkers everywhere, barely visible above the surface, buried in the scrubby growth and rockstrewn ground. The bombing and shelling had taken out some, but we could see that we would have to take them out ourselves, one at a time. ... The ominous shadow of Suribachi loomed large over us.

Our progress was slow, measured yard by yard, and one pillbox at a time. I led my demolition squad up to a series of concrete bunkers. Each one of them was pouring down heavy machine-gun fire against us. We on the demolitions squad, we had to blow them, one at a time.

We worked around them, and were able to blow up the first one. The rifle fire was heavy. The air full of lead, all the while I heard the zip, zip of bullets passing near by. ... We made it to the second bunker, blew that one too! We lost two men, but we had to push on, … Now on to the third! “Come On, Let’s Go!”

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growing long after the homesteaders move away.

My fondest memories of iris beds were from my neighbors Leonard and Mildred Jarvil. They lived on a hillside about a mile from my home.

They hauled water into the property to use both in their home and in their gardens. Their beautiful gardens started at SEE FARMGIRLS, PAGE 13A

I ran up to the third bunker and placed a satchel charge up against it. I lit the fuse and made the run back to my squad.

The machine-gun fire raked the ground all around me as I ran low, staying close to the ground. The black sand was kicking up all around me. Almost there! ... I was 10 feet from Bud Crippen, my best man, when I went down.

It was a Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1945 and I was 20 years old.

Remember us. We were Marines once, and young. * Three days later a 40-man platoon from Joe R. Crow’s regiment scaled Mount Suribachi and raised a small American flag lashed to a discarded water pipe. The three best friends, Joe Riley Crow, James “Airdale” Goodwin and William “Dooney” Pierce were all killed in action in Iwo Jima and returned home by train.

Perry Giles serves as co-chair of the Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Day Committee. The 2015 countywide tribute to veterans is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Waxahachie Civic Center followed by a wreath presentation at the Ellis County Veterans Memorial located in front of the center.

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Waxahachie’s 2015 class of Athletic Hall of Fame inductees during Thursday night ceremonies at the Civic Center were, from left to right, Montae Reagor, represented by son Jalen Reagor, Charles Rabe, Tommy Winn, Scott Dorsett, Bill Midkiff and John Rodgers. The men were honored for their contribution to Waxahachie sports over the years.

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but I was the ball boy that had the word ‘manager’ on the back of his shirt. I looked up to those guys. I look back on them now and they were just kids in high school, but they were full grown men to me.

“All I ever I wanted to be was a Waxahachie Indian, that’s the truth” Rogers continued. “I looked up to so many people on the way. You can’t say that about a college athlete or a professional athlete.

Waxahachie, that’s what I wanted to be.”

Rodgers, like in his days playing Waxahachie baseball, was the glue, the link that tied all of the inductees together.

From playing for Hall of Fame Coach Midkiff and Reagor’s brother – his first pee-wee coach – to playing spring training in Mesa, Arizona in front of Rabe, to playing baseball alongside Winn’s son and being photographed by Scott Dorsett, the stories of Rodgers’ life was interwoven in the fabric of the past, present and future of Ellis County.

As a junior in 1988, Rodgers was an All-District and All-State catcher and was a catalyst for a Waxahachie Indians baseball that would reach the 4A state championship finals.

Rodgers made stops at Panola College, where he became a two-time all-conference player and a National Junior College Athletic Association All-Star, and Rice University. He was drafted by the Montreal Expos in 1989, the Cleveland Indians in 1990, and the Chicago Cubs in 1993 as a catcher.

“John Rodgers was an good student, very good. He was an excellent baseball player, too,” Midkiff said. “He is a better person.”

Like Rodgers, each man inducted in the Hall of Fame this year is connected to their fellow inductees and the city’s history.

Though their paths differ, each said the source of their success was more important than the accolades that sprung from it.

Rabe’s son-in-law, Richard Spencer, said if had to describe the Waxahachie Indians’ left-handed fireballer, the words gentleman, humble, generous and fiercely competitive immediately spring to his mind.

He said Rabe’s stories of playing ball in Cuba and pitching in the big leagues with the Cincinnati Reds – stories Rabe never tells enough because of his modest and humble nature – never get tiresome.

“Giving up Hank Aaron’s 213th home run out of 755 and plunking Willie Mays in the ribs are great stories to hear,” said Spencer. “Especially when he recounts them like they happened yesterday.”

Rabe, who suffered a heart attack on

Labor Day, said he almost didn’t make the trip, but wanted to make sure he accepted his award in person.

Uncle Charlie, as Rabe is affectionately known by his gandchildren and greatgrandchildren, thanked many, but gave special credit to Henry Curry, whose monument stands inside of Richards Park and he owned a sporting goods store during Rabe’s youth.

“He started a club with enough guys around since he owned the old ball field at Richards Park. We built the infield over there – Skipper, Ray Glen McClendon, Ted Hughes, Tommy Jean Gibson, Roy Worthington, both the Jordan brothers – because we just loved playing baseball,” Rabe said.

Rabe, who spent more than 10 years in the Reds organization, was the South Atlantic League’s MVP while playing with the Columbia Reds in 1955 and has a lifetime of memories in professional baseball, said being named to the Waxahachie Hall of Fame was just as moving as anytime he could remember, if not more so.

“It feels good to say ‘I’m from Waxahachie,’” Rabe said, a wry smile paining the edges of his weather-worn face. “I had so many good things happen here growing up, things that helped going along later in life. I got choked up a bit there, it makes you feel good. It’s something you always dream of getting.”

What Rabe meant to Waxahachie baseball, Tommy Winn was for Waxahachie football – described as a gritty, tough, hard-nosed, no nonsense try-hard who loved to hit and be hit. Winn’s daughter, Emily Dowd, said when Tommy went to Lamar University on a football scholarship, he went with the intention of being a defensive player, not running back.

He was only 185 pounds and all the other running backs at Lamar were at least 200, she said. As soon two-a-days had started, the coaches moved him to the offense as a halfback. She said she was sure if his coaches were here, they would say they saw the intensity, determination and grit they were looking for in a ball carrier.

“He never ran outside the tackles like a halfback does and at Lamar he would be able to open up and use his speed to break away, but he couldn’t resist the hits. Dad said he remembers that, after a month playing, coach Glass came up to him an said ‘it’s not against the rules to go around somebody.’ He played football with all of his heart and left it all on the field.”

Winn helped Lamar win the Southland Conference Championship and get to the Cotton Bowl in 1964, helped Tarleton State University win the 1966 Aztec Bowl in Mexico City and played three years of semi-professional football for the Texas Football League’s Dallas Rockets,

but said growing up in Waxahachie and playing football in vacant lots, backyards and under street lights were times he cherishes, only eclipsed by his love for his children.

“You never play the game of football unless you have a whole lot of people on your side helping you,” said Winn. “Believe me, I had a lot of people helping me.

I didn’t always go down the path I should have, I always took the fork in the road. I can’t name all the people who helped me, but I can name a few.”

He thanked his mother, who he said “kept his feet to the coals,” and his offensive line – men he said he wouldn’t have gained a yard without.

Midkiff is a man larger than life, and his impact on the Waxahachie community remains immeasurable – and not only because of his accomplishments on the baseball field.

In 19 years of coaching, Midkiff accounts for 423 Indians baseball wins, including two state championship appearances, 13 district championships – 12 of those championships former player James Villareal affirmed came in succession – and 16 playoff appearances.

“When you send players to TCU, Baylor, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Oral Roberts, Rice, Sam Houston State University, DBU, Pan America, UTA and every junior college scouted out there, you have some high octane players,” said Midkiff. “Coaches don’t get those things.

Coaches don’t get guys scholarships.

Guy’s go out there and get those accolades.

“If you want to see what these guys have done, look at what we have in the community. All we have is doctors, lawyers, F.B.I. agents, pilots, federal judges, city officials, pro scouts and state representatives. I enjoyed the times I had with them, but I enjoyed seeing those players grow up and be somebody more.”

Though Reagor couldn’t be in attendance and his award was accepted by his son Jalen, he said before the ceremony that none of his success would have been possible without his family – especially his mother Lavita Bell. He added this honor compares to any accomplishment he received on the collegiate or professional level.

“To go in the (Waxahachie) Hall of Fame is unbelievable,” said Reagor. “I went into the Texas Tech Hall of Fame in 2010 and now I am going into Waxahachie’s. It’s a bitter-sweet feeling and I’m honored to be part of such a distinguished group. I can say I’m truly blessed and grateful.

“Prepare yourself daily. There’s going to be adversity, but it’s how you respond to that adversity – regardless whether its big or small – that makes you who you are. Live your dream and work for your dream and then you will achieve your

dream. I think you do that by having a positive attitude, the right mindset and the right focus,” he added.

The two final inductees, Scott Dorsett and the 1983 basketball team, were as intertwined as any of the recipients during Thursday night’s induction.

Eric Nickols, who graciously accepted the award on behalf of the team and his father who coached it, said the Runnin’ Indians were his first heroes and deserved their place in Waxahachie history for their heart, determination and attitude during their historic run, all remember the silent man behind the lens.

Dorsett, who has photographed Waxahachie sports since 1980, was inducted in the Friends of WHS Sports category.

Thousands of Waxahachie residents can attest to the impact Dorsett had on their lives and has on the lives of their children through his photography, said Greg Reed, Waxahachie’s current athletic director.

Dorsett doesn’t only capture moments, Reed said, he evokes the emotion from the person in the picture and the observer. Scott lives by the quote, “It’s what’s on the other side of the lens that’s important, not me behind it.”

“I was in seventh grade the first time I saw myself in the Waxahachie Daily Light,” Reed said. “I was a seventh grade track athlete and he caught me just in mid-stride, just like you see a classic hurdle picture. Scott Dorsett photographed that.

“I remember seeing the paper for the first time and feeling embarrassed, then special, then trying to figure out why this guy took my picture and what was so special about me. I think all of us can remember that first time, that first opportunity we had to see ourself in a photo with an accomplishment.”

That is what makes Dorsett special, Reed explained. It’s not about money, nor has it ever been, he said. For the Waxahachie’s cameraman who’s served his community for over 35 years, it’s about the children he captures and telling the story of their accomplishments.

“We are all here for a very simple reason,” Dorsett said about the inductees.

“We’re all here because someone believed in you, mentored you or coached you. It might have been a preacher, teacher or a parent, but someone with a servant’s heart touched you. Someone like a Buddy Hosford, a Jimmy Ray, Jack Aldridge, John Nickols or a Jon Kitna. Somebody pushed you to be better than what you thought you could be.

“That fact is never more true than in an athletic life. Direction, mentoring and showing a servant’s heart is at the core of success of every single-student athlete.

That attitude, combined with some of the best raw talent in Texas, has made Waxahachie a legend. I’ve just been lucky

“We are all here for a very simple reason. We’re all here because someone believed in you, mentored you or coached you. It might have been a preacher, teacher or a parent, but someone with a servant’s heart touched you. Someone like a Buddy Hosford, a Jimmy Ray, Jack Aldridge, John Nickols or a Jon Kitna. Somebody pushed you to be better than what you thought you could be.”

Scott Dorsett, 2015 WHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

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Stanley Jeter, a 1960 Waxahachie High School graduate, is Glenn Perryman, class of 1965 receives the Who’s Who Paul Lockman’s wife Diane and daughter Marissa accept one of three alumni who received the associations Who’s award. Presenting Perryman with the award is Ex-Student the Ex-students Association hall of fame award on his beWho award for career accomplishments.

Association President Margaret Felty. half. Lockman graduated in 1965.

Susan Kosoris receives her hall of fame award. Kosoris Lynn Lasswell III, a 1960 graduate is honored by the Ex- Emma Hinds accepted the Waxahachie High School Exhas served many different civic roles in the community. The Students Association on Saturday with a Who’s Who Students Association $750 scholarship. Hinds will be ataward recognizes community and world service. tending Texas A&M next fall to study horticulture. award. Lasswell worked for the FBI for 29 years.

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and was apart of the Luis Palau Evangelic Team producing two daily Spanish radio programs. He also produced a weekly TV news program called “Christian World News” broadcast on TV and online in several countries.

“I am deeply honored.

Thank you classmates.

Thank you to everyone that had to do with this award. I have one parse that I want to share with you from my experience from Waxahachie High School and that is ‘I was a stranger and you took me in.’ The reason I am saying that is my parents were missionaries,” Jeter said. “I was born in Cuba, my brothers and I. We lived in Cuba, Spain and Morocco and didn’t really live in the States until I was 15. So I was culturally unaware of what was going on here. I wound up in Waxahachie for my senior year. I didn’t know anybody. Dad got a job at Southwestern teaching, but you took me in.”

Jeter said he is continuing to provide that warm welcome he received here to others at his home in Virginia by opening his home to international students.

Lasswell was the second Who’s Who inductee.

After graduating from high school Lasswell later joined the FBI where he worked for 29 years. He worked in the Little Rock, Washington, DC and San Antonio offices and the FBI Laboratory.

“I feel like any success that I have had in my professional life and life in general can be attributed to my family, the community here in Waxahachie and the public school system that you have here in Waxahachie,” Lasswell said. “I thought that I would let you know how a science oriented, nerdish person from Waxahachie got into the FBI. “I graduated here, went to TCU and got a masters in chemistry and minor in math and started looking for a job. It turned out that companies were only hiring PhD candidates.”

Laswell said after working through the PhD program at Louisiana State University he started looking again but no one was hiring people without a PhD. He then found out about an opportunity with the FBI, applied and was accepted. During his time at the FBI Labora-

tory he worked on chemical related cases and has testified in more than 100 trials.

The third Who’s Who Inductee was Glenn Perryman, a 1965 graduate.

Perryman has worked in the apparel business. He was the plant manager for Haggar in Dallas, general manger for Levi Strauss and Co. and was the global key accounts manager for Coats plc, which is a British multi-national company and world’s largest manufacturer and distributor sewing thread and supplies.

He has served as a fundraiser for the Moral Courage Foundation, which provides scholarships to high school students and oversees the Christian Care Center. The center provides food, clothing and medical devises to people in need.

“I think that the value of any kind of honor or award is totally related to the people who have decided to honor you. The fact that this comes from my classmates and people that I grew up with that have known me longer than anyone decided to do this anyway. It is very humbling and I feel very honored,” Perryman said.

“All of my work experience (has allowed me to cover) a big part of the world. As things changed I had to follow it around the world to Asia. It has been quite an experience.”

Perryman said he suffered a heart attack when he was out of the country.

After that experience he has committed himself to serving God. “I feel like that I got a second chance. That is what I decided to do with the rest of my life,” Per-

ryman said. “I give all the honor and glory to God because if it were not for him I would not be here.”

The second award that was given out by the exstudents association was inducting two members into its Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes alum who have done a lot things for their communities, their church or for the world. This years inductees include Paul Lockman, 1965 graduate and Susan Kosoris, 1975 graduate.

Lockman was the first Hall of Fame inductee. After graduating from high school Lockman earned his bachelor’s of business administration and juris doctorate from Baylor.

Lockman has served as a Dallas Grad Jury Commission and a Dallas County Election Judge. He is Oak Cliff Lions Club and Optimist club member and is a Duncanville Community Action Response Team member. He is active in medical and evangelism missions in Cambodia, India, Zimbabwe and Guatemala.

Accepting the award on his behalf was his wife Diane and daughter Marissa due to his unforeseen trip out of the country.

“Paul wanted me to let you know that he is sorry that he could not be here,” Diane said. “He really wanted to let the principles, the teachers and his classmates know that without the basis for his education he would have not gotten national merit to go to Baylor and attend Baylor Law and have the wonderful life that we have. Thank you.”

The second Hall of Fame inductee was Kosoris. Kosoris earned her bachelor’s

of business administration from the University of Texas at Austin. She has worked for such companies as IBM, Burroughs, Datapoint and currently serves as the chief financial officer for Ellis County Living Media. Kosoris has served many different civic roles in the community with such organizations at the Ellis County SPCA, Historic Waxahachie Inc., the Waxahachie Symphony Association and the Waxahachie Junior Service League.

“I wanted to say thank you all to my classmates for nominating me for this incredible honor and for the committee for inducting me into the WHS hall of fame. The list of previous inductees is impressive. I am humble to be included in this list of prestigious alums,” Kosoris said. “Volunteer service has always been an important part of my life. It was only natural for me to continue their (my parents) legacy of service to in ways to enrich our schools and community. I have found it very rewarding to contribute my talents and efforts in my hometown.”

Kosoris again expressed her thanks for receiving this honor.

Former Waxahachie ISD teacher Winnie O’Donnell was honored as the President’s Outstanding Educator for years of service and the positive impact she has made in the lives of students. O’Donnell started her teaching career in 1953. When she was hired on with the district she was only elementary school music teacher and had to travel from campus to campus. O’Donnell later

served as the choral director at the high school.

“I would like to thank the Waxahachie High School Ex-Students association for this recognition.

I was overwhelmed with emotion when Margaret (Felty) told me about this award. I am honored and humbled because there are so many outstanding teachers,” O’Donnell said.

“I love the Waxahachie schools. I fell in love with Waxahachie the minuet I got here. I began my teaching career and I was so blessed to have to have such wonderful teachers.

They were all outstanding and dedicated and they helped me and supported me. They all became my mentor’s.”

O’Donnell said she would also like to thank the students she taught who have made a difference in her life.

Emma Hinds was the Waxahachie High School Ex-Students Association $750 scholarship precipitant. Hinds will be attending Texas A&M next fall to study horticulture.

Hinds said receiving the scholarship means lot coming from people here in Waxahachie.

“To have the support of my community and former

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Tennessee; Ruth Kelley, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and Becky Upton, of Westmoreland, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Colleen, Cherie, Chris, Jennifer, and Tiffany; and 13 greatgrandchildren, Cameron, Christian, Caleb, Kaine, Maddi, Taylor, Max, Aurora, Tyler, Mikayla, Thom-

WHS graduates means a lot to help me further my education,” Hinds said.

Along with the award the luncheon was time for classmates to reconnect.

Alton Chambers, 1976 graduate, said during his time as a student one the teachers that he won’t forget is Robbie Howard who taught math and science him when he was a sixth grader. Chambers added that Howard became his teacher when the district was going through integration.

“What I remember was she came in during a time when it was difficult.

She had a bunch of kids that she knew she didn’t know any of them. And yet by the time we had been in school for a week or so she knew us all by name,” Chambers said.

“I probably learned more from her about classroom management because I am a teacher myself. It gave me an opportunity to see what quality teaching was like.”

Also attending the lunchon was Bill Weatherford who is a 1955 graduate.

Weatherford said homecoming is a special time to reconnect with people. He added he is surprised to see large the district has gown. During his time as a student there were only three elementary schools and now there are seven.

There were no junior high schools just separate schools for grades 1-8 and then high school, Weatherford said.

Kay Capps, who graduated in 1965, said homecoming is special because you get to see your hometown and the people you grew up with.

“It means the world to me. You get to meet up with a lot of people that you haven’t see for a long time,” Capps said. “It has been very positive. Started with the parade and what I like to see is the older and younger classes and children of friends.”

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as, Everett, and Grayson.

There was a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Rd., Springdale, Arkansas 72764. Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas handled the cremation arrangements.

Her remains will be buried beside her beloved husband, John, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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WPD to begin using speed trailer in city

By ANDREW BRANCA Daily Light Staff Writer

The Waxahachie Police Department is changing how it monitors speeding to make streets safer for drivers and pedestrians and collect research to monitor areas around the city better.

The department has recently purchased a new speed trailer, which will educate drivers on what

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the crash caused a fire that burned 67 acres.

His memorial service is scheduled to take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the Lone Star Room at Gilleys in Dallas. Gilleys is located at 1135 S. Lamar St. “His children and EMS and fire department were his life. That was it. He was just completely dedicated to it. It was very, very important to him.

Even without a paycheck that was what he was about,” Catena’s ex-wife

the current speed of a street is compared how fast they are traveling.

The estimated $6,700 trailer was ordered by the department a month a go and has been with the department for two weeks.

“Not only does this alert people of their speed, but it also keeps statistics. It keeps count of the number of cars on a certain street,” Waxahachie officer David Bittle said. “It will give

you the average speed, the highest speed and the lowest speed of the vehicles traveling through. It is really good tool to have.”

Bittle said one of the major causes behind speeding could be attributed to districted driving, which is anything that can district a driver behind the wheel. Distractions can range from cell phone use to changing the

Laura Catena said. “From the day I met him, we started dating and he moved to Red Oak were I lived. The first thing that he did — I don’t think we even had a lease signed — he was down at the volunteer fire department signing up.”

Laura said Richard truly had a heart of service and would help anyone he could. She said some of the most difficult calls he responded were those involving children.

“There a couple incidents where there were children involved in accidents, I know that was really hard on him,” she said.

Before working as a first responder, Richard moved from his home in New Jersey to attend a wrestling school in Dallas. In 1989, he wrestled for about six or seven months as the East Coast Destroyer.

“That’s actually how we met. When I was growing up, I loved wrestling and would go to the Sportatorium every Friday night.

When I turned 18, I went to Doug’s Gym. That is actually where I met him.

That is why he moved to Texas — for wresting,” Laura said.

Friend and co-worker Jerron Smead said Richard was not just another EMS person. He was very

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the back door where they had a wide and long arbor covered with grapevine with homemade gourd birdhouses dangling from the vines. The red clay property was terraced row by row going down the hillside. Fruit trees were scattered down the hillside in the perennial beds. Each iris was marked with silver metal tags.

Mildred, the primary gardener upholstered furnisher in a small building just above the garden. I equally enjoyed touching and looking at the beautiful tapestries as I frequented her garden. I don’t remember any of the names of the prized irises, but my mind’s eye can see the beautiful blooms coloring the red clay hillside in early spring. Delicate white sprays of bridal’s wreath spirea, fruit trees, purple thrift were in full bloom along- side bronze, burgundy, golds, yellows, blues and pink iris.

These long stemmed beauties were arranged in large baskets as students

Waxahachie police officer David Bittle shows the department’s new speed trailer. The trailer will help educate drivers on what the current speed of a street is compared to how fast they may be going.

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celebrated graduations, at weddings and other life milestones. Though I grew up knowing iris even as a young child, I had never thought about describing what an iris looked like. These specialty bulbs have unique descriptions. Brindled Beauty is described as a majestic flower, requires little attention. The peachy standards and falls are streaked with wide bands of magenta and violet. Or another description of Brindled Beauty reads the falls (petals) are painted with swirls of peach and violet patterns accented with golden beards that highlight the iris.

Whether you acquire pass-along iris from a neighbor or a friend or you purchase fancy bulbs from a grower the iris should be planted so the tops of the rhizomes are spread out facing downwards in the soil. Make sure not to plant the rhizomes too deep. Planting season is best in the fall.

loved and would go out of his way to take care of his patients.

“I met Richard in August 2001 when he was hired on with us here at Medcor, Inc. in Dallas through the emergency medical services for the convention center. He was 57 years old (when he died). So he was a little older than I am. But he was a remarkable person,” Smead said.“He had this Jersey accent and that coupled with his bald head and mustache. If you just looked at him, you would think, ‘Oh my gosh, this guy is kind of rough.’ But Richard had a heart of gold. It was just incredible. This guy, he would do anything for anybody and he did. He and I shared a lot of talks about life in general.”

Smead recalled a moment Catena was sitting with an injured person at a convention center, who was waiting on her husband to pick her up. While her injury did not merit a trip to go to the hospital, Catena wanted to make sure she got home safely, Smead said.

Assistant Fire Chief Phillip Brancato, with the Midlothian Fire Department, worked with Richard early on in his career as a volunteer firefighter when Red Oak was still a volunteer department.

Brancato described Catena as a giving and caring person.

“Richard was the type of guy you could tell he genuinely cared about what he was doing (both) as volunteer and working for a private ambulance provider. He was always the guy who was around and would do everything he can to help out when he could,” Brancato said.

“When we were with Red Oak together, he was one of the volunteers who would be considered an engineer for the department, being able to pump.

He was very reliable. He tried to make sure the guys were being taken care of whenever he was pumping the engine.”

Retired Red Oak fire chief Dub Nowell shared Brancato’s feeling about Catena’s service to the community.

“Well, when he was with

us he was an excellent firefighter and EMT. He was very, very dependable and was a definite asset to the department,” Nowell said. “Anytime that he was available, he responded. When the tones went off, he showed up and did a good job.”

Nowell said Catena was always willing to help any of the newcomers who came along as well as any of the old-timers. He tried to pass the firefighting tradition along to the younger guys, he said.

“Richard was really, really devoted to his family to his children and in particular to his sisters and his mom. Anytime that he could spend with them, especially in his later years, he wanted his family around,” Laura said. “He was paid to work as an EMT, but he would have done it for free if he could have afforded to live.

That was it for him for sure.”

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The Waxahachie Senior Center will host a countrywester dance from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 122 Park Hill Drive in Waxahachie. Admission is $5 for center members and $7.50 for all others. Dave Eder and the Final Showdown Band will be performing live country music. Everyone is encouraged to turn out for the dance to enjoy an evening of good music, dancing, fun and fellowship.

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OBITUARIES

Hollis Rex Hughes Sept. 23, 1953Oct. 7, 2015

Raymond E. Davis Feb. 4, 1931 – Oct. 2, 2015.

Hollis rex Hughes went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Oct. 7, 2015. He was born Sept.

23, 1953 to Lloyd and Imogene Hughes in Mt. Pleasant. Hollis loved his family unconditionally. He loved traveling to the mountains, which is where his ashes will be spread. His hobbies were fishing and woodworking. Hollis is survived by his wife of 42 years, Crystal McKay Hughes; children, Hughes Brandy Hughes and fiancé, Mike Chenault, Scott Hughes and wife, Shawn; grandchildren, Hannah, Alivia, Haley and Barnabas Hughes; mother, Imogene White; sisters, Nelda Banks and husband, Leonard, and Jeri Morrow and husband, Timmy Dale; brother, Jacky Hughes; sister and brother-in-laws, Melanie and Robert Pritchett and Pam and Morgan Smith; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Lloyd Hughes; brothers, Weldon, James and Lonnie Hughes; and sisters, Deloris and Laquita Hughes.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation was 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 at Midlothian Funeral Home and services were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County in Waxahachie, Texas.

Waxahachie resident Raymond E. (Bud) Davis, 84, passed away in his home Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 in Waxahachie.

Bud was born on Feb. 2, 1931 to the late Raymond Everett Davis and Mary Hester Hobson Davis in Howard.

Bud proudly served in the U.S. Army in Germany post WW2. When he returned home, he married Billie Ruth Holder in 1956. He worked at Joy Larkin and retired from there to take up farming full time.

He is survived by his son Brian Davis and daughter-in-law Melody Dugger and grandsons Caleb and Mason. His sisters Faye Marie Washington and husband John and Bettie Lou Butler and husband Elmer. Also many nephews and nieces.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, younger brother Rick Davis, his wife of 52 years Billie Ruth, older sister Mary Tom Hassell and younger brother William Davis.

No Services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. www.waynebozefuneralhome.com

Midlothian Funeral Home 200 E. Avenue E Midlothian, TX, 76065 972-723-9884 midlothianfh.com

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Allan B. Akens

Dec. 1, 1961 Oct. 4, 2015 A lifetime of service that started Dec. 1, 1961 ended Oct. 4, 2015 in Waxahachie. Born in Abilene, he lived his life serving

others through the funeral industry. This ministry helped many people in their most vulnerable times, and he did it to his utmost, both personally and professionally.

Visitation for family and friends was from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015 in the chapel of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in the chapel of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home with Eric Miller officiating. Interment will follow at the Waxahachie City Akens Cemetery.

To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home 511 West Main St., Waxahachie, Texas. 972-937-2211.

Susan Carol Dansby Oct. 3, 2015 Susan Carol Dansby of Waxahachie passed Oct. 3, 2015. She graduated in 1968 from Turner High. Susan met and married Robert Dansby.

For more 30 years Susan was employeed Dansby at Owens Corning Fiberglass before retiring. She was a faith-

ful member of Wyatt St.Christian Church.

Susan leaves to cherish her memories husband Robert Dansby, four sons Derrick Dansby(Gayla), of Mesquite, Demetris Dansby (Constance), of Desoto, Anthony Dansby (Danna), of Irving and Donovan Dansby(Kelly), of Mesquite; four sisters Pamela Brown, Paula Sargent,Ruby Smith and Carolyn Fulcher; eight brothers Larry Chandler, Bernard Chandler,Dwayne Chandler, Jerry Chandler, Joel Chandler, James Chandler, Leonard Chandler and William B. Chandler Jr. The viewing was followed by a wake from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 10, 2015 at Emmanuel Upper Room. Service under the direction of Community Funeral Home.

Ima Jean Doughty Sept. 22, 1934Oct. 5, 2015 Ima Jean Doughty, 81, died peacefully in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 after a 33-year battle with Parkinson Disease. She was born Sept.

22, 1934 in Woodburn, Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Doughty Doughty on Dec. 14, 2001 and her sisters, Dorothy Roberts and Bessie Mae Westerfield.

She is survived by two children, Mark Doughty and wife Jan, of Aurora, Colorado; and Randy Doughty and wife Pam, of Fayetteville, Arkansa; one brother, Joe Frank Kelley, of Franklin, Kentucky; three sisters, Alleen Keeton, of Gallatin, See Obituaries, Page 12A

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station on the radio.

At any given daylight moment across America, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving, according to distraction.gov, a website under by the U.S. Department of Transportation that provides education about distracted driving. The statistical report that the speed trailer generates will help the department determine if traffic enforcement for a certain area needs to take place.

“I think that it is a way to remind drivers of what the speed limit is,” Waxahachie Police Chief Wade Goolsby said. “Hopefully, it will cause them to look and realize that they are going too fast if they see that sign flashing.”

The sign on the trailer shows drivers the current speed on the road and then has a digital readout of their current driving speed. At 5 mph over the speed limit, the digital numbers start to flash. If the vehicle is 10 mph over the speed limit, red and blue lights flash to get a driver’s attention. Along with alerting drivers about their speed, it provides the police department with data they can review.

“Well, we can look at the data and see is there a speeding problem or is it a perception problem.”

Goolsby said. “If there is an actual speeding problem, we will go back and do some enforcement. We will have the time frames of when the traffic is going through. We will have volume numbers. It just gives us a new way to focus our effort.”

The speed trailer is lightweight and is powered by a solar panel on the top. In the event of clouds, the battery on board can power the unit for 18 days. The areas that the speed trailer will be used will come from suggestions from the public and from officers at the department.

Goolsby said the police have already used the speed trailer on Northgate Drive to help with

a speeding problem residents have reported on. Northgate residents brought the speeding problem to the attention of the city council at its Sept. 21 council meeting.

Resident Anita Dickason told the council that during the past several years 33 accidents involving vehicles striking mailboxes have occurred between the 300-500 block of Northgate Drive.

Dickason is a retired Dallas Police Officer and has 27 years of law enforcement experience.

During career she served as an advanced accident investigator. Dickason said this new resource the will provide the police department with a better picture of speeding issues on Northgate.

“Radar signs are an excellent tool for a city to use in area of high accident locations or hazardous locations to make people aware of their speed as they are coming into a particular area.

They are a deterrent as far as putting them in place. They are not a long term solution to a speed reduction program,” Dickason said. “It also provides the city with some useful traffic statics because those signs are actually gathering data.”

Dickason said the data collected would help the department make informed decisions on what they are going to do to help improve safety.

According to the report generated by the speed trailer that was on Northgate Drive from Sept. 22 -25, there was a total 4,756 vehicles counted. Of those vehicles, 339 were over the 30 mph speed limit. The maximum speed was 45 mph and the minimum speed was 11 mph.

“This was something that I saw as a need. We were able to purchase it out of our budget,”Goolsby said. “So I think that it will be a tool that our community will like to have for us to use. I know for us that it is a great tool for us to be able to use.”

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Lady Indians cruise to 11th district victory on Friday

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A much improved Indians defense held one of the district’s best offenses to their secondlowest total yardage of the season during the Friday night loss.

Indians nearly topple Jaguars, lose 43-42 to Mansfield Summit

BY KHRIS MARION SPORTS EDITOR

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WHS senior Laurel Rominger (5) and freshman Audrey Nalls (15) combine for a stuff block during Friday’s 3-0 shutout victory over the Lancaster Lady Tigers.

BY KHRIS MARION SPORTS EDITOR

The Lady Indians volleyball team won their 11th straight district game to remain in a district deadlock with coleader Mansfield Summit.

The team scored a three-set victory over Lancaster High School on Friday at George W. Solis Gymnasium.

The Lady Indians (308, 11-1 in district) won the matches 25-8, 25-9 and 25-17 by using their speed and versatility and stout defense and were backed by the serve receiving of senior captain and defensive specialist Destin Lott.

“We played an exceptionally sound game,” said Faussett. “We’ve been practicing really well and had some time to actually work on some things. We put a majority of our seniors in there and they handled the increased court time well.

“Megan (Johnson ) served great tonight, passed the ball on a dime and ran a free ball offense – the ball was in the setter’s hands every time she touched it.”

Johnson, a senior defensive specialist, was a key cog as a yeoman worker in the Lady Indians offensive machine, chipping in two aces, two digs and four serve receptions. Johnson’s 88.9 serving percentage was the second highest on the team amongst players with three sets played and at least 10 serving attempts.

Her 18 serve attempts gave her six more than any other player.

“I felt good and we were all excited and pumped for homecoming, but we played aggressively,” Johnson said. “At the end of the (Mansfield) Summit game, we all wanted to play to our potential.

Looking to Seguin and the playoffs our mindset

is on playing aggressive, fundamental volleyball.”

Senior middle blocker Audrey Willet and junior outside hitter Shelby Martin had nine and eight kills a piece and helped drive a Lady Indians offense that outscored the lady Tigers 50 – 16 in the first two sets.

Martin’s added seven digs and sophomore setter Taylor Stoops contributed 16 assists, which were both teamleading in their statistical categories.

Perhaps the most important thing, however, came off the volleyball court instead of on it.

Mansfield Summit’s grueling five set victory against Mansfield Legacy, 25-14, 23-25, 22-25, 2518, 15-12, showed that the Lady Jaguars, though dominant, are beatable.

With tough matchups against Red Oak and Mansfield Timberview high schools ahead SEE CRUISE, PAGE 2B

A much improved Waxahachie Indians’ quarterback Bryse Salik, a steady and consistent run game and a more aggressive Indians defense held one of the district’s best football teams to 400 yards of total offense in a heartbreaking 42-43 loss to the Mansfield Summit Jaguars of Friday at Lumpkins Stadium.

The Indians’ loss – decided on a questionable fourth quarter decision to kick a 45-yards field goal instead of punt and pin Summit’s Jaguars deep in their own territory – spoiled a comeback performance from Salik, who accounted for more than half of the Indians 400 yards of total offense.

“The biggest thing is the game slowed down a lot,” said Salik, who completed 71 percent of his passes, threw three touchdowns and rushed for 23 yards during the loss. “When you go from thinking there’s 15 players on the field to thinking it’s a seven on seven, it makes the game a lot easier.”

Salik, whose passing percentage and 3:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio are the best statistics of any quarterback opposing Mansfield Summit, called the repetitions a quarterback gets under center a key component to success and said it helps when players grow up playing ball together.

Senior tight end Devan Brady gave Salik credit for a gutsy performance, applauding his continued growth in the system.

“He’s getting more and more reps, getting more and more comfortable with our system and getting more experience trying to read defenses,” Brady said. “He’s doing a great job. He put up 42 (points) against one of the best teams in the Metroplex. He continuing to be consistent in what we ask him to do.”

The Jaguar’s offensive output was their second lowest total in five games

and the lowest since they played Red Oak in week four.

Summit’s junior running back Derek Johnson, who ran for 283 yards and five touchdowns last week against Legacy in a 55-27 win, was stifled by the Indians’ defense. Johnson was held to 77 yards – 36 of his rushing yards coming on an early fourth quarter touchdown that put Summit ahead 36-35.

Waxahachie pounded the ball between the tackles with junior bell-cow running back Kenedy Snell racking up 15 rushes for 125 yards and two touchdowns.

Friday’s matchup with Summit was also the first time head coach Jon Kitna didn’t use a committee of running backs – the other three backs had 10 combined attempts the entire game.

Brady said head coach Jon Kitna was more proud of the way the Indians players came back in the third and fourth quarters, especially coming off two consecutive district losses and that their improvement was testament to the work they put on the practice field.

The Indians third phase was on display for the second game in a row with Snell’s second kick return — a 102-yarder — in as many games. Snell’s return marked the fourth straight game Waxahachie’s special teams unit has scored a touchdown this season.

Sophomore middle linebacker Caleb High said their bye week regimen – forgetting about football, coming together and becoming more of a brotherhood – brought them closer as a team and made the team more about them and less about football. He said though the entire team was positive coming out of the bye, they still lost. He also said he feels especially bad for his upperclassmen brethren.

“I don’t like losing, but what makes me feel the most sad is, for our seniors, this is their last homecoming,” said High.

“That’s what hit me the most. We’re not blaming each other and there’s SEE INDIANS, PAGE 2B

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LEGACY RUN PROVIDES A PATH FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY The Waxahachie Education Foundation, headed by event co-chairmen Sydney Rust and Leslie Dean, sponsored the fifth annual Legacy Run on Saturday at Waxahachie High School. The run, geared toward providing dual scholarships and grants for deserving students and teachers, had 500 runners and raised more than $16,000 last year. This year, the event’s numbers have grown to 550, with the expected revenue north of $17,000.

The Waxahachie Cheer team and the Howard/Finley Junior High School CheyAnne’s as well as the Waxahachie Fire Department, Lilian Custom Homes, Boy Scout Pack 681 and Morgan Orthodontics and Fuzzy’s Taco Shop were on hand to support the event.

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WHS Indians golfer Paul Gonzalez EDITOR’S NOTE: To help celebrate Waxahachie ISD athletes who are following the R.E.A.L. Leader philosophy brought in by Indians head football coach Jon Kitna and adopted by athletic director Greg Reed, Waxahachie athletic coaches have picked top athletes who exhibit the ability to Reject passivity, Empathize with others, Accept responsibility and Lead courageously.

A R.E.A.L. Leader Q&A will appear in the Daily Light sports section each week’s Sunday Sports Extra, allowing coaches from all sports to share and brag about their stand-up players. This week, Indians boys golf coach Terry Minton recognizes junior Paul Gonzalez, a young man who was born in Waxahachie and here his entire life and who sees his father as his role models because he pushes Paul’s ability to its limit, on and off the course, and continually develops him into the man he is becoming.

Coach Minton, you recognized Gonzalez as a R.E.A.L. Leader for the week. What did this leader do that stood out to you and what made you choose him?

Minton: Paul is always willing to help anyone at anytime with anything. He exemplifies compassion and has a work ethic that is extremely contagious.

How does this player live the four pillars of being a R.E.AL. Leader?

Minton: Paul is a leader by example and his actions speak loudly in the weight room, classroom, in public and on the golf course. He makes no excuses and tries to master his craft daily. He refuses to take “days off” and works hard to portray a leader that others can follow.

The R.E.A.L. Leaders philosophy is based on the idea it takes a village to change a culture. How does Gonzalez

promote a positive culture inside the locker room and in the community, and encourage his peers to do the same?

Minton: Paul is a person who sees good in others and works hard to lift people up and offer encouragement with his actions.

He works with developing golfers as well as the Special Olympics program and serves in many other capacities outside of golf.

achieve their goals.

What is one characteristic that Gonzalez believes every leader should possess?

Minton: He believes every leader in our world today should have the characteristic, self-belief. He thinks, in our society today, you are going to encounter many people that will try to bring you down to their level. He said people have to be strong enough mentally to resist their negative energy toward you and their desire to see you fall.

In adulthood, accountabilGonzalez ity is a key component. How does Gonzalez best personify that value to promote success in the What has been the impact of Gonclassroom, in sporting events and in zalez’s attitude on the team’s success? life?

Minton: His infectious positive atMinton: Paul is the definition of a titude has produced great team unity and student-athlete. He makes straight A’s, pride. continually leads the team from the front and is more than willing to help others

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Despite an improved performance from the defensive unit, the kicking game left the Indians without six points and with lingering concerns about a questionable decision to kick rather than punt in the fourth quarter that led Summit to a late game-winning touchdown.

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no break in the brotherhood, though This week’s over, there’s no more of this. This is a new week.”

The loss dropped Waxahachie to last in the dis-

trict at 0-3 looking toward Mansfield Timberview Wolves next week. The Indians play the Wolves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Vernon Newsome Stadium.

Despite the Homecoming loss, Brady said the he and his teammates were resilient and remain

upbeat about the potential outcome of their season.

“Next week, it’s onto next week,” said Brady.

“Can’t do anything about it now. We’ll show up tomorrow and show up Monday. We’ll come back next week and step it up.”

before the close of the season, the Lady Jags path to a district title is treacherous and unassured.

The Lady Indians, too, face a difficult path with games against Lake Ridge and Legacy on the schedule before the 2015 season winds to a finish.

Going into Tuesday’s district showdown with Arlington Seguin, Faussett said she and her Lady Indians are looking forward to the time to revamp, reset and retool their offense with the coming open day.

“With the off day next Friday, we’ll really have some days we’ll focus on fixing things and quickening our offense,” said Faussett.

“Just working on specific things.

It’s going to have a chance to clean up our game a little bit.”

The Lady Indians will face the Arlington Seguin High School Photo by Scott Dorsett / The Daily Light Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Friday The Lady Indians used their versatility, includat Arlington Seguin High School ing WHS senior outside hitter Lindsey Williiams Gymnasium. (above), to play three point-limiting sets against Lancaster High School’s on Friday.

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Acura’s 7-seat filled with luxury, performance

With a base price startpable vehicle. ing around $43,000, there But make no mistake, is a lot to like about the this is a luxury vehicle.

MDX, Acura’s seven-seat From its long list of stanluxury performance SUV. dard and available safety Available in front- or features to the many ways with Acura’s you can stay Super connected Handling All to the world Wheel Drive as you drive (SH-AWD) (such as system, the finding out with Neal White the best MDX delivplace to ers solid get a pizza performance in Buffalo, thanks to a Texas while 290 horsedriving on power direct Interstate injection V-6 45), to the mated to a outstanding nine-speed automatic entertainment and navigation systransmission. While the tem — and a few gee whiz MDX delivers on perforfeatures that you wouldn’t mance — especially the expect to find on an SUV. ability to get up to speed The test vehicle (a 2016 quickly such as needing to merge onto a busy freeway MDX SH-AWD equipped with Technology Package) — it also provides excepincluded the entire suite tional fuel economy for a of Acura’s advance safety seven-seat sport utility systems. vehicle by having an EPA With one exception, I fuel economy rating of 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway. highly recommend them all as the systems keep the Without question, the MDX is an extremely cadriver alert, while other

The 2016 Acura MDX.

system work to mitigate the damages of a collision should one become imminent. Acura, however, can take its optional Lane Keeping Assist system and relegate it to the warehouse of great ideas that didn’t work.

During my one-week evaluation drive, the system was an absolute nightmare. It uses cameras to monitor lane markers on the road. If the driver veers too close to the line (or touches the line), the system is supposed to “beep” at the driver; a light flashes on the instrument panel; and, this is the big and, the driver can feel a tug on the steering wheel indicating which direction to make corrections toward. Instead of a friendly reminder that I was getting too close to the lane marker (like when the semi I was passing decided

he needed two lanes), the system created a tug in the steering wheel — and in that split second it created the same sensation of having your vehicle loose traction on a slick road that lasted about a second.

It was, at times, pretty frightening. It was especially frightening along a stretch of road when the camera began reading strips of tar patches as lane markers and I was traveling in the center of the lane. I suspect most MDX consumers will figure out how to deactivate this feature before they make it home from the dealership.

I know my drive was a lot more enjoyable without it.

For those in the market for a luxury SUV, the MDX is worthy of a test drive.

Neal White has been covering the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is affiliated with the Texas Auto Writers Association.

The Nuts and Bolts

MODEL: 2016 Acura MDX 7-seat luxury sedan Front-; or all-wheel drive Trim packages: MDX, MDX SH-AWD PRICE RANGE: $44,000-$58,000 ENGINE: 3.5L V6 (290 hp/267 T) TRANSMISSION: 9-speed automatic EPA: 17 mpg city, 25 mpg highway FUEL: Premium unleaded STABILITY CONTROL:

Vehicle stability assist BRAKES: ABS LENGTH: 193.6 inches WHEELBASE: 111 inches WIDTH: 77.2 inches HEIGHT: 67.6 inches WEIGHT: 3960-4268 lbs.

TRACK: 66.3/66.3 (front/rear) FUEL TANK: 19.5 gallons TIRES: 18-, or 19-inch CARGO: 14.8/38.4/68.4 cubic feet (behind 3rd/2nd/1st seating row).

TOWING: Up to 3,500 lbs.

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WHS 2015 Homecoming Queen Gabrielle Wallace and Homecoming King Garrett Pringle.

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Rotarians hear about prescription drug abuse

By John Hamilton Waxahachie Rotarian

A 16-year-old girl collapses midway through her second period at the high school. She is rushed to the emergency room where the doctors quickly realize she has taken a drug; but, which one?

It is not one of the common street drugs so they are baffled. An inventory by her parents suggests she took “some of those little green pills from her grandmother’s medicine cabinet.” This story is all too common and illustrates some points common among many of today’s children and youth.

According to Shari Phillips and Josie Prachyl of Drug Prevention Resources, Inc., about 64,000 children under five are taken to the emergency room each year suffering from some type of drug overdose. Usually it is something they found in their home and very often it is a grandparent’s drug. With more and more grandparents living with the family or providing primary care their prescriptions are more available.

Of course, older people on average

take more prescriptions than younger people.

A teenager may take prescription drugs from the family medicine cabinet and go to a “pharm” party. All of the pills that everyone brings are put in a large bowl and everyone takes a handful and swallows them. It does not take much intelligence to see that mixing prescription drugs is a dangerous practice. Sharing prescription drugs is a felony.

The youths convince themselves and their friends that the practice is fun and that there is no danger. Their number one point of access is at home in the medicine cabinet. If you are taking prescription drugs and have teenagers you need to know these facts.

Lock your prescriptions up so they can not be found casually.

Ms. Phillips showed a clip from a TV news show where small children were given “child-proof” medicine bottles to see if they could open them. The youngest, a five year old boy, opened his container in six seconds. Six seconds. You need to pay attention to

where and under what conditions you keep all of your prescriptions and overthe-counter medications.

If you have out of date or unused medications the police department has Drug Take It Back programs several times a year. About 1,600 pounds of these drugs are turned in each year.

For comparison that equals 80 large dog food bags. There is also a take back box in the office of Precinct One Constable Roy Callender, Jr. at 207 S. Sonoma Road in Ennis.

For more information contact Shari Phillips at 972-937-1531 or Molly Aguilar at 972-937-1042. Visit the website at www.dpri.com. For more information about the Rotary Club of Waxahachie where we believe in Service Above Self and doing things as a club we cannot do alone, visit the club website at www.waxahachierotary.org . You can find American flag subscription applications on the website. Your support through the flag program and the bike ride enables us to do the works we do. Thank you.

Photo courtesy of Waxahachie’s Rotary Club

Shari Phillips of Drug Prevention Resources, Inc.

Waxahachie Symphony Association brings Silver Screen to life FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Silver Screen will come to life on Saturday at a special Waxahachie Symphony Association Pops Concert featuring music from the movies. Performing some of the greatest music ever written for the big screen, the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra will explore the important role music plays in setting the scene and telling a story via the medium of film.

“Music from the movies is a great way to introduce new audiences to the symphony,” said WSA President Sherry Dyess. “Often the audience recognizes music from the movies as some of the first orchestral pieces they heard as children.”

Called “One of Fort Worth’s best kept secrets!” the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra will play memorable pieces from 2001: A Space Odyssey, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Godfather, Downton Abbey and Lord of the Rings.

The suspense, the horror, the romance, and the excitement – great music makes the movies we love unforgettable. Often dubbed as “contemporary classical mu-

sic,” movie music has been heard by more people than any other orchestral music in history.

Since 1979, Waxahachie has been privileged to have the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra come and perform the same musical programs that they play in Bass Hall. We look forward to their 37th performance on April 2. Other outstanding programs scheduled for the season include Bradley Welch – Organist, and the Baylor University Jazz Band – with a special appearance by the WHS Jazz Band.

The Waxahachie Symphony Association brings beautiful music to Waxahachie that is within the reach of every person due to affordable tickets and free performances throughout the year. Season Ticket prices are: Family $125, Adult $65, Senior Family $95, and Seniors $50. Individual concert tickets are: Adults $20, and College Students $8. Children are always free. Tickets are available online at waxahachiesymphony.org.

The WSA Pops Concert will be held at the SAGU Hagee Center at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

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Parsley – a garnish for both the landscape and dinner plate

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arsley (Petroselithe side. The Japanese num crispum and also deep-fry parsley in neapolitanum) has tempura batter. The Mexthe misfortune of being ican and Spaniards use a token herb on plates of parsley as a prime ingresteak and fish as a gardient in salsa verde, and nish. But the resilient the English make parsley sprig is edible and its high jelly. When making Italchlorophyll content makes ian pesto, try substituting it a natural breath sweetsome of the basil with ener which parsley. is good Parsley reason seeds can Ellis County Master Gardener to nibble be sown in some after late winter a heavy meal. for a spring crop or in the There are three common late summer after our varieties of this popular Texas nights have cooled biennial: flat leaf (Italian), down a bit for a fall crop. curly leaf and parsnip Although hardy during rooted or Hamburg. mild winters, the plants Parsley has a gentle flavor that germinate in the fall and works especially well tend to consider spring at blending the flavors their second season and around it. Both curly will flower and set seed leaf and flat leaf varietearly. I generally plant ies are used in cooking, half of the seed packet in but the flavor of the flat the fall and the rest in the leaf is preferred by chefs. spring so there are always Parsley works with most fresh greens to enjoy with foods except sweets. It is winter soups and suman important part of the mer salads. Because of Middle Eastern tabbouits deep tap root parsley is leh. The French feature difficult to transplant so parsley with ham in aspic, should be sown where it is with garlic, butter, and to grow. Be patient when escargots; and as persilplanting seeds as they are lade, a fine mince of garlic extremely slow to germiand parsley added at the nate – up to six weeks. last moment of cooking to Parsley prefers modersautés, grilled meats, and ately rich, moist, but well poultry. The Belgians and drained soil. It will tolerSwiss are fond of fondue ate partial shade. with deep-fried parsley on As an attractive bright

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green, compact plant, parsley has earned a place as a border or edging in both herb and ornamental garden beds. It is used as the border of a tussiemussie. Placed in the vegetable garden, parsley is supposed to repel asparagus beetles. Parsley is susceptible to crown rot. It may be attacked by carrot weevils, parsley worms, or nematodes. It is a favorite food of the black swallow butterfly caterpillar. So be sure to plant extra for both of you.

Although the preferred use of parsley is fresh; it

can be frozen and stored in sealed freezer bags.

This recipe was an appetizer favorite of my friends in the Webster Groves Herb Society back in Missouri.

Parsley Spread: Finely chop a bunch of parsley and two cloves of garlic.

Add some extra virgin olive oil, just enough to make it moist, a little salt and fresh ground pepper, and some grated Romano cheese. Let rest a bit to blend flavors. Serve on crackers or thin baggett slices.

Halloween safety tips for parents, pedestrians and more H

carefully. alloween means chilBe especially alert for children dren getting outdoors darting out from between parked to enjoy treats, fun and games. Many children will ‘trick vehicles and from behind bushes or treat’ in the dusk and dark. and shrubs. They are excited Because nighttime driving is and not paying attention. more dangerous, it Never drink and requires extra attendrive-on Halloween or tion from motorists, any night. If you are as well as pedestrians partying, designate a and bicyclists. driver.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Tips for parents Administration reAdults should acports that nearly half company children at of all fatal pedestrian ALL times and sucrashes and almost pervise their ‘trick or one-third of fatal treat’ activities. bicycle crashes occur Teach children to in low-light or dark ‘stop, look left-rightconditions. AccordEllis County left, and listen’ before ing to a National Safe Extension Agent they cross the street.

Kids study, children Use a flashlight riding bicycles in low and wear retro-reflective strips light (nighttime, dusk or dawn) or patches on your clothing or are four times more likely to be injured than while riding in day- costume to be more visible to motorists. light conditions.

Be certain that the mask does The following safety tips can not obstruct vision or hearing. keep you safe during Halloween Ensure that costumes do not and all year long. impede walking or driving ability.

Rita Hodges

Tips for motorists

Slow down. Watch for children walking on roads, medians and curbs. Enter and exit driveways

Tips for pedestrians (children and adults)

Before crossing a street, stop at the curb or edge of the road and look left, right, and left again to be sure no cars are coming. Continue to check for traffic while on the street.

Walk—NEVER RUN—from house to house or across the road.

Cross the street ONLY at intersections and crosswalks.

When crossing at an intersection with a traffic light, be sure to watch for turning cars. Obey all pedestrian signals.

Walk on sidewalks whenever possible. If there are no sidewalks, walk on the left side of the street facing traffic.

By taking some extra time to make sure drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists obey the rules, Halloween can be a safe time for all.

Rita Hodges serves as the Ellis County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Visit Rita at the Extension Office located at 701 S. I-35 E, Waxahachie, TX 75165; phone 972-825-5175; or emal at rmhodges@ag.tamu.edu. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Community News Notes Writing for Enjoyment Writing for Enjoyment meets every Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church of Red Oak, 600 Daubitz Dr. Writing for enjoyment is a group that encourages writing and sharing what we write. A few things this group does not do are: critique or criticize. A new topic is picked every week, whether you write about that subject or something else it could be either truth or fiction this is your choice. Prerequisite is: The desire to write and share the writing with others every week. For more information contact joanpomeroy@att.net

Sims Library adds two new story times!

Join us in the Buckner Room at the Sims Library on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. for “La hora del Cuento.” It’s story time for our Spanish speaking patrons aged 3-5.

On Tuesdays at 6 p.m., there will be “Sunset Story Time” for young patrons aged 3-5. Wear your pajamas if you like. Both story time programs

will include books read out loud to children, and a craft or snack. The Waxahachie Junior Service League will also be hosting Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for children 0-3 years old; and Story Hour on Fridays at 10 a.m .for children aged 3-5 years old.

New Tween Program at Sims Sims Library is proud to announce a new program for Tweens ages 9-11. Tweens will meet the fourth Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 972-937-2671 or stop by the library.

ESL at Sims Library English as a Second Language Class is held every Monday at 6:308 p.m. at Sims Library. A class to learn English, or brush up on your English speaking skills. Free to the public.

Master Naturalist annual training class

Texas Master Naturalist will hold its annual training classes from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m., from Sept. 15 to Nov. 10. 2015 at First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 505 West Marvin Avenue, Waxahachie. The Texas Master Naturalist Program is cosponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Applications are due by Aug. 19. For more information and to receive an Application, please e-mail training@ itmnc.com or ellis-tx@tamu.edu, or contact the AgriLife Extension Service Office by phone at 972-8255175.

Palmer announces National Merit commended student FROM STAFF REPORTS PALMER — Brian Warner,the principal of Palmer High School, announced Sept. 29 that Alexandra Nehib has been named a Commended Student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2016 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top five percent of

more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2016 competition by taking the 2014 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

“The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” commented a spokesperson for NMSC. “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”

‘The King and I’ waltzing into Community Theatre FROM STAFF REPORTS Waxahachie Community Theatre announced performances of the Broadway classic “The King and I” starring Jerry Ellis as the King and Lisa Sanders as Anna.

The 40-member cast of local talent also features young actors Carson Almand in the role of Louis and Zack Johnson as Prince Chulalongkorn.

“The King and I,” under the direction of Kasi Jones with musical direction by Don Jones, is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh. com.

Performances will be Oct. 23-25 at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie. Show times are:

7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 Tickets are $12 for seniors/students and $15 for adults and can be purchased online beginning Oct. 1 through the theatre website at www. waxahachiecommunitytheatre.com. (NOTE: A service charge will be added to the price of each ticket for online purchases.) Preschool children get in free with a paid adult admission. Tickets will also be available Oct. 1 at the Chamber of Commerce and The Ellis County Museum in Waxahachie, and at the offices of Dr. Jerry Ellis, DDS, in Midlothian.

Contact the WCT box office at 972.646.1050 or via email at wct.texas@ gmail.com for further information.

Instructive Bridge Results The Instructive Bridge group meets at 12:15 p.m. each Tuesday at the Waxahachie Senior Center. Today’s lesson was on weak 2 opening bids and proper responses. Results of the bridge match were: 1. Shirley Williams 2. Carol Kelly 3. Phil Wood

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ooking to add a little spooky flavor to your haunted celebration that is sure to keep all your little ghouls, ghosts and goblins in a festive mood?

Look no further for the perfect ideas to dress up those Halloween treats.

Take your All Hallows’ Eve to the next level with these Halloween concoctions sure to delight.

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Cast a Sweet Spell

Bringing Frankenstein to Life

Use fresh Chilean navel oranges, mandarins and lemons to cast a spell on your frightful Halloween party goblins with Bubbling Witches Brew and Spook-tacular Fruit Cups.

Looking for more festive ideas? Add orange pumpkin treats to the menu.

Just peel a man­darin and insert a small piece of celery in the center for the stem.

Find these and more sweetly satisfying recipes at fruitsfromchile. com.

You can’t have a mad scientist Halloween party without Frankenstein. This easy buttercream cake makes a big statement, a fantastic centerpiece for your sweets table and will make others green with envy over your decorating skills. For more Halloween party ideas and inspiration, visit wilton.com.

Frankenstein Cake

Serves: 12

6 cups favorite cake recipe or mix

4 cups Wilton White Ready To-Use Decorator Icing (4.5-pound tub) Wilton Color Right Performance Color System Wilton Black Icing Pouch with Tips Wilton Large Candy Eyeballs Tools: Wilton 6-by-3-inch Round Pan Wilton 10-by-16-inch Cooling Grid Cake plate Wilton Cake Leveler Wilton 13-inch Angled Spatula Wilton 12-inch Disposable Decorating Bags

Prepare cake according to box instruc­ tions and make two layers using 6-inch round pans. Bake and cool on cooling grid.

Prepare Spring Green icing using this color tint formula from the Color Right Performance Color System: 4 cups icing + 30 Y + 6 B. Stack layers on cake plate for a two-layer cake, using leveler as needed. Ice cake sides smooth with green icing.

Use black pouch icing without tip to cover top of cake. Use tip of spatula to create spiral effect. Use black pouch icing with star tip to pipe pull-out bangs around top edge and two hair strands on cake top.

Prepare a disposable decorating bag with green icing; cut a hole in point of bag the size of tip 3. Attach candy eyeballs with dots of green icing. Pipe green eyelids.

Use black pouch icing with round tip to pipe dot nose and neck bolts, outline mouth and stitches.

Bubbling Witches Brew

To make 5 cups, freshly squeeze 3 1/2 cups mandarin orange juice and 1/2 cup lemon juice. Cover and chill.

When ready to serve, pour chilled juice into punch bowl or pitcher and stir in 1 cup chilled sweet sparkling soda and ice cubes. Taste for sweetness.

Peel and slice mandarin oranges to make pinwheel shapes that resemble spider webs to garnish each drink. Use frozen red or black grapes as an additional optional garnish.

Spook-tacular Fruit Cups

Cut off top 1/5 of an orange and use paring knife to separate fruit from inside of orange, being careful not to cut through peel. It’s not necessary to get all of the flesh out, just enough to fill with cut fruit.

Squeeze juice from removed fruit and add to Bubbling Witches Brew.

If necessary, shave small amount of peel off bottom so cups sit level, being careful not to create an opening in the base. Use paring knife to carve faces, and fill each cup with orange pieces, melon balls, grapes and blueberries.

How to Host the Perfect Spooky Gathering Halloween is the perfect time to throw on a costume and act like a kid. Of course, you want friends and family there to partake in the spooky fun, too, so here are a few tips to make sure your party is remembered long after the witches put away their cauldrons: n Set a festive mood: Creepy Halloween decor, such as spider webs and Jack-O-Lanterns, can be placed around the house and yard to help get guests into the holiday spirit. Halloweenthemed music, such as “Monster Mash” and movies, such as “Dracula” and “Frankenstein,” can help offset any down time, as can sharing scary stories.

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some ghoulish games: Bobbing for apples is a Halloween tradition you can’t leave out. Halloween bingo or a pin the tail on the donkey-type game, such as pin the nose on the skull, can also add to the fun.

Or try a treasure hunt for a ghost ship’s loot by scattering clues around the house that lead to ghastly goodies. n Vampires, ghosts and zombies, oh my: Add a costume contest to the mix and hand out prizes to some of the best. Try breaking the contest into a few categories or by age, and awarding prizes, such as most creative, judge’s choice and crowd favorite.

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OF THE CITY OF e s t a b l i s h e d a n RED OAK, TEXAS equivalent residen10.11..2015 | Follow us on Twitter & like us on Facebook tial unit (ERU), and ORDINANCE NO. s u c h E R U s h a l l consist of the averXXX-XXXX age total imperviAN ORDINANCE ous area of a propO F T H E C I T Y erty contained in a COUNCIL OF THE residential single C I T Y O F R E D family zoned disO A K , T E X A S trict of the city. For PROVIDING FOR the purposes of this A M U N I C I P A L section, “imperviS T O R M W A T E R ous area” means UTILITY SYSTEM any area not able to FEE; ESTABLISH- a b s o r b r a i n f a l l , ING THE IMPERVI- thereby creating O U S R E S I D E N - storm water runoff.

TIAL U N I T ; B. An ERU is esPROVIDING FOR tablished as 3,058 THE ESTABLISH- square feet of imarea.

MENT OF A MAX- pervious LEGALS Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices I M U M F E E C. All developed FOR non-exempt propNOTICE PROVIDING Legal Notices T H E R E S I D EN- erty, other than While we are TIAL PROPERTY single family residCLASSIFIED h a p p y t o t a k e FEE; PROVIDING ential, within the classiAD RATES everyone's fied ad, there are F O R T H E N O N - city shall have a some classified EXEMPT PROP- monthly municipal Have something ads that must be ERTY FEE; AND storm water utility to sell? Looking p r e - p a i d . Y o u r T H E M A X I M U M fee calculated by to buy? Need a A N D determining the classified repres- F E E ; new place to PROVIDING FOR number of ERUs entative will be rent? The A N E F F E C T I V E that make up the able to tell you classifieds have propertyʼs total imD A T E . which ads must it all! It's pervious area and W H E R E A S , t h e be pre-paid. Call easy to place (972) 937-3310 or City has adopted m u l t i p l y i n g t h e an ad – just (972) 938-1939 to an ordinance estab- number of ERUs by call Sharon at lishing a municipal the single family place your ad.

(469) 517-1501 storm water utility residential rate. to place D. There is hereby To be published 2 system; and your ad! times in The Waxa- W H E R E A S , t h e established a munihachie Daily Light, City has provided cipal storm water Wednesday, Octo- for the enactment utility system fee for BUYER 7 and Sunday, of an equitable and all developed propBEWARE! ber October 11, 2015. reasonable non-dis- erty within the city Many ads found in as follows: criminatory fee; these classifieds NOTICE OF W H E R E A S , t h e Single Family Rescome from disPUBLIC MEETING C i t y h a s e s t a b - idential $4.35 per tant points and TO DISCUSS lished certain ex- month the Waxahachie MAYPEARL emptions concern- All Other Non-ExDaily Light, MidINDEPENDENT ing such fee; and e m p t P r o p e r t y lothian Mirror and SCHOOL W H E R E A S , t h e $4.35 per ERU per Ellis County TradDISTRICT'S City has provided month ing Post cannot STATE the notice or public- E . A m i n i m u m always know the FINANCIAL ation of the storm charge for one ERU merit of the offers.

ACCOUNTABILITY w a t e r u t i l i t y shall be applied to We do not purRATING systemʼs ordinance each non-exempt p o s e l y r u n a ds and fee ordinance. developed property, that are frauduMaypearl ISD will N O W , T H E R E - regardless of claslent or misleading. hold a Public Meet- FORE, BE IT OR- sification. ing at 6:00 p.m. on DAINED BY THE F. In no event shall We suggest when Thursday, October CITY COUNCIL OF any charge for muyou are in doubt 1 5 , 2 0 1 5 i n t h e THE CITY OF RED nicipal storm water that you call the c a f e t e r i a o f t h e OAK, TEXAS AS utility system fees BETTER BUSIexceed the amount Lorene Smith Kirk- FOLLOWS: NESS BUREAU of $150.00 per patrick Elementary SECTION 1. before signing School.

A. There is hereby m o n t h . any contract. e s t a b l i s h e d a n G. The City ManThe purpose of this equivalent residen- ager shall provide If you suspect an meeting is to dis- tial unit (ERU), and t h e f e e s e s t a b ad of being disc u s s M a y p e a r l s u c h E R U s h a l l lished herein to be honest, please ISD's rating on the consist of the aver- published in the call our office at Texas Education age total impervi- City of Red Oak fee (972) 937-3310 or Agency's financial ous area of a prop- schedule.

(972 )938-1939 accountability sys- erty contained in a SECTION 2. That and speak with tem. residential single should any word, Sharon.

To be published 1 family zoned dis- s e n t e n c e , p a r a time in The Waxa- trict of the city. For graph, subdivision, RIGHTS hachie Daily Light, the purposes of this clause, phrase or RESERVED Sunday, October section, “impervi- section of this orous area” means dinance, or of the The publisher re- 11, 2015. serves the right to The City of Red any area not able to C o d e o f O r d i n revise or reject, at Oak will be con- a b s o r b r a i n f a l l , ances, as amended its option, any ad- ducting a public thereby creating h e r e b y , b e a d vertisement which hearing to discuss storm water runoff. judged or held to be it deems objec- and adopt the or- B. An ERU is es- void or unconstitutablished as 3,058 tional, the same tionable either in dinance below. subject or phras- Hearing will be held square feet of im- shall not affect the validity of the reeology or which it at: 200 Lakeview pervious area. may deem detri- Parkway, Red Oak, C. All developed maining portions of mental to its busi- TX 75154 at 7:00 non-exempt prop- said ordinance or ness.

P M o n M o n d a y , e r t y , o t h e r t h a n the Code of OrdinNovemeber 9th in single family resid- ances, as amended IMMEDIATE the City Council ential, within the hereby, which shall OPENINGS Chamber. city shall have a remain in full force Cliff's Check Cash- AN ORDINANCE monthly municipal and effect. ing Sales/Teller Po- OF THE CITY OF storm water utility SECTION 3. That sitions. 2-3 years RED OAK, TEXAS fee calculated by all provisions of the selling experience, d e t e r m i n i n g t h e Ordinances of the 1 year cash hand- ORDINANCE NO. number of ERUs City of Red Oak, ling. Apply at that make up the Texas, in conflict XXX-XXXX cliffscheckcashing.com propertyʼs total im- with the provisions Commission and AN ORDINANCE pervious area and of this ordinance bonus opportunit- O F T H E C I T Y m u l t i p l y i n g t h e be, and the same ies, 401k, paid va- COUNCIL OF THE number of ERUs by a r e h e r e b y , r e cation. EOE C I T Y O F R E D the single family pealed, and all othGreat Results O A K , T E X A S residential rate. er provisions of the PROVIDING FOR D. There is hereby Ordinances of the At A Price A M U N I C I P A L established a muni- City not in conflict You Can S T O R M W A T E R cipal storm water with the provisions Afford!

UTILITY SYSTEM utility system fee for of this ordinance FEE; ESTABLISH- all developed prop- shall remain in full Countywide ING THE IMPERVI- erty within the city force and effect.

Classifieds SECTION 4. That O U S R E S I D E N - as follows: Get The this Ordinance shall Single Family Res; T I A L U N I T Results PROVIDING FOR idential $4.35 per take effect immediYou Want! ately from and after THE ESTABLISH- month 972-937-3310 MENT OF A MAX- All Other Non-Ex- its passage and the 972-938-1939 I M U M F E E e m p t P r o p e r t y publication of the PROVIDING FOR $4.35 per ERU per caption, as the law and charter in such T H E R E S I D E N - month TIAL PROPERTY E . A m i n i m u m cases provide.

FEE; PROVIDING charge for one ERU DULY PASSED by F O R T H E N O N - shall be applied to the City Council of EXEMPT PROP- each non-exempt t h e C i t y o f R e d ERTY FEE; AND developed property, Oak, Texas, this T H E M A X I M U M regardless of clas- t h e _ _ d a y o f ___________, F E E ; A N D sification.

PROVIDING FOR F. In no event shall 2 0 1 5 .

A N E F F E C T I V E any charge for municipal storm water CITY OF DATE. W H E R E A S , t h e utility system fees RED OAK, City has adopted exceed the amount TEXAS an ordinance estab- o f $ 1 5 0 . 0 0 p e r ALAN HUGLEY, MAYOR lishing a municipal m o n t h . storm water utility G. The City Man- ATTEST: ager shall provide DANA system; and W H E R E A S , t h e t h e f e e s e s t a b - ARGUMANIZ, CITY City has provided lished herein to be SECRETARY for the enactment published in the APPROVED AS of an equitable and City of Red Oak fee O FORM ROBERT E. reasonable non-dis- schedule.

SECTION 2. That HAGER, CITY criminatory fee; W H E R E A S , t h e should any word, ATTORNEY City has estab- sentence, paralished certain ex- graph, subdivision, emptions concern- clause, phrase or ing such fee; and section of this orW H E R E A S , t h e dinance, or of the City has provided C o d e o f O r d i n the notice or public- ances, as amended ation of the storm h e r e b y , b e a d w a t e r u t i l i t y judged or held to be systemʼs ordinance void or unconstituand fee ordinance. tional, the same N O W , T H E R E - shall not affect the FORE, BE IT OR- validity of the reDAINED BY THE maining portions of

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Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide.

DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Red Oak, Texas, this the __ day of ___________, 2 0 1Legal 5 . Notices

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION (AVISO DE ELECCION ESPECIAL) To be registerred voters of the County of Ellis, Texas: (A los votantes registrados del Condado de Ellis, Texas:)

Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be CITY OF open from 7:00 RED OAK, a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

TEXAS on November 3, ALAN HUGLEY, 2015, for voting in a MAYOR special election to ATTEST: adopt or reject the DANA ARGUMANIZ, CITY proposed Constitutional Amendments SECRETARY as submitted by the APPROVED AS 84th Legislature, O FORM Regular Session, of ROBERT E. the State of Texas.

HAGER, CITY (Notifiquese, por la ATTORNEY presente, que las casillas electorales citadas abajo se abrirán desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 3 de Noviembre de 2015 para votar en la Eleccion Especial para adopter o rechazar las enmiendas constitucionales propuestas como fueron sometidas por la 84 Legislatura Sesion Regular, del Estado de Texas.)

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Location of the Election Day Polling Places Include Name of Building and Address (Ubicación de las Apply in person at: electorales Holcim Admin. Building, 1800 Dove Ln., Midlothian, TX 76065 casillas Or fax Frank Baxley at (972) 923-5858 el Día de Elección) (Incluír Nombre del Edificio y Dirección)

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G. The City Manager shall provide the fees established herein to be published in the City of Red Oak fee schedule.

SECTION 2. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this ordinance, or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity the reLegal of Notices maining portions of said ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Red Oak, Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide.

DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Red Oak, Texas, this the __ day of ___________, 2015.

Precinct Number(s) (Número de precinto) 101, 102 Midlothian Church of Christ 1627 N. Hwy. 67 Midlothian 76065 103, 104, 105 Midlothian Conference Center 1 Community Drive Midlothian 76065 106, 108 Sardis Methodist Church 640 Sardis Rd. Midlothian 76065 107, 109 Virtual Church 3333 Ovilla Rd. Ovilla 75154 110 Harvest of Praise Ministries 2603 S. Hampton Glenn Heights 111, 140 Waxahachie Bible Church 621 N. Grand Ave. Waxahachie 75165

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AN ORDINANCE P E A L I N G OF THE CITY OF C L A U S E ; RED OAK, TEXAS P R O V I D I N G A AMENDING THE PENALTY FOR VICODE OF ORDIN- OLATION OF THIS ANCES B Y ORDINANCE NOT A M E N D I N G TO EXCEED THE CHAPTER 13 BY S U M O F F I V E To be published 1 ADDING ARTICLE HUNDRED DOLtime in the Waxa- 13.10, MUNICIP- L A R S ( $ 5 0 0 . 0 0 ) hachie Daily Light, AL STORM WA- F O R E A C H O F Sunday, October TER UTILITY SYS- F E N S E ; A N D TEM, BY ADDING P R O V I D I N G A N 11, 2015.

CONTRACTOR S EFFECTIVE DATE. The City of Red S E C T I O N CONTRACTOR Oak will be con- 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 1 W H E R E A S , t h e ducting a public T H R O U G H continued growth of hearing to discuss 13.10.09, PROVID- the City has caused and adopt the or- ING FOR THE AD- an increase in the OPTION OF THE amount of impervidinance below.

Hearing will be held M U N I C I P A L ous surface area; at: 200 Lakeview S T O R M W A T E R and Parkway, Red Oak, UTILITY SYSTEM; WHEREAS, the inTX 75154 at 7:00 PROVIDING FOR crease of such surP M o n M o n d a y , T H E I M P O S I - face places an inNovemeber 9th in TIONS OF RATES; creased burden on the City Council PROVIDING FOR the municipal drainTHE ESTABLISH- age areas, chanChamber.

AN ORDINANCE MENT OF EQUI- nels, creeks and OF THE CITY OF VALENT RESID- waterways; and RED OAK, TEXAS E N T I A L U N I T S W H E R E A S , GARAGe DOORs through planning (ERU); PROVID-hANDymAN ORDINANCE NO. ING A SEVERAB- and maintenance, I L I T Y C L A U S E ; the City provides XXX-XXXX PROVIDING A RE- drainage for all real AN ORDINANCE P E A L I N G property within the OF THE CITY OF C L A U S E ; j u r i s d i c t i o n a l RED OAK, TEXAS P R O V I D I N G A boundaries of the AMENDING THE PENALTY FOR VI- City of Red Oak; CODE OF ORDIN- OLATION OF THIS and ANCES B Y ORDINANCE NOT W H E R E A S , t h e A M E N D I N G TO EXCEED THE City shall provide CHAPTER 13 BY S U M O F F I V E such drainage sysADDING ARTICLE HUNDRED DOL- tem recovery run13.10, MUNICIP- L A R S ( $ 5 0 0 . 0 0 ) off from all real AL STORM WA- F O R E A C H O F - property; and TER UTILITY SYS- F E N S E ; A N D W H E R E A S , t h e TEM, BY ADDING P R O V I D I N G A N City Council finds that it CARe is in the best S E C hOme T I O N S EFFECTIVE DATE.lAwN RepAIR 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 1 W H E R E A S , t h e interest of the pubT H R O U G H continued growth of licʼs health, safety 13.10.09, PROVID- the City has caused and welfare to esING FOR THE AD- an increase in the tablish a municipal OPTION OF THE amount of impervi- drainage system M U N I C I P A L ous surface area; and a non-discriminatory reasonable S T O R M W A T E R and UTILITY SYSTEM; WHEREAS, the in- and equitable fee PROVIDING FOR crease of such sur- for the operation of T H E I M P O S I - face places an in- such system; TIONS OF RATES; creased burden on N O W , T H E R E PROVIDING FOR the municipal drain- FORE, BE IT ORTHE ESTABLISH- age areas, chan- DAINED BY THE MENT OF EQUI- nels, creeks and C I T Y O F R E D ELLIS VALENT RESID- waterways; and O A K , E N T I A L U N I T S W H E R E A S , COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT: heRe! through planning (ERU); PROVIDwINDOws ADveRTIse ING A SEVERAB- and maintenance, SECTION 1. The I L I T Y C L A U S E ; the City provides Red Oak Code of PROVIDING A RE- drainage for all real O r d i n a n c e s i s P E A L I N G property within the hereby amended by C L A U S E ; j u r i s d i c t i o n a l amending Chapter P R O V I D I N G A boundaries of the 13, by adding ArtPENALTY FOR VI- City of Red Oak; icle 13.10, Municipal Storm Water UtilOLATION OF THIS and ORDINANCE NOT W H E R E A S , t h e i t y S y s t e m , b y TO EXCEED THE City shall provide a d d i n g S e c t i o n s S U M O F F I V E such drainage sys- 13.10.01 through HUNDRED DOL- tem recovery run- 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 9 , w h i c h L A R S ( $ 5 0 0 . 0 0 ) off from all real shall read as follows: F O R E A C H O F - property; and F E N S E ; A N D WHEREAS, the CHAPTER 13 P R O V I D I N G A N City Council finds UTILITIES EFFECTIVE DATE. that it is in the best W H E R E A S , t h e interest of the pubcontinued growth of licʼs health, safety ARTICLE 13.10 MUNICIPAL the City has caused and welfare to esan increase in the tablish a municipal STORM WATER amount of impervi- drainage system UTILITY SYSTEM a non-discrimous Legal surface Noticesarea; and Legal Notices Legal Notices inatory reasonable S e c . 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 0 1 and WHEREAS, the in- and equitable fee Purpose and adcrease of such sur- for the operation of option of act face places an in- such system; creased burden on N O W , T H E R E - (a) The City of Red the municipal drain- FORE, BE IT OR- Oak finds it to be in age areas, chan- DAINED BY THE the public interest nels, creeks and C I T Y O F R E D to protect the pubE L L I S lic health and safety waterways; and O A K , W H E R E A S , COUNTY, TEXAS, from loss of life and property caused by through planning THAT: and maintenance, SECTION 1. The surface water overthe City provides Red Oak Code of flows and surface drainage for all real O r d i n a n c e s i s water stagnation property within the hereby amended by within the boundarj u r i s d i c t i o n a l amending Chapter ies of the City, and boundaries of the 13, by adding Art- further finds that to City of Red Oak; icle 13.10, Municip- protect such public al Storm Water Util- interests: and W H E R E A S , t h e i t y S y s t e m , b y 1. The City will esCity shall provide a d d i n g S e c t i o n s tablish a schedule such drainage sys- 13.10.01 through of drainage charges tem recovery run- 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 9 , w h i c h a g a i n s t a l l r e a l off from all real shall read as fol- property in the City subject to charges lows: property; and under Subchapter WHEREAS, the C of Chapter 552, CHAPTER 13 City Council finds Local Government UTILITIES that it is in the best Code; interest of the publicʼs health, safety ARTICLE 13.10 2 . T h e C i t y w i l l provide drainage MUNICIPAL and welfare to establish a municipal STORM WATER for all real property drainage system UTILITY SYSTEM in the City on payment of drainage and a non-discriminatory reasonable S e c . 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 0 1 c h a r g e s , e x c e p t and equitable fee Purpose and ad- such real property which may be exfor the operation of option of act AUCTION empted therefrom such system; October 17,of 2015 AM as authorized by The City Red10:00 N O W , TSaturday, H E R E - (a) George” Kaska Estate and Oak finds it to be in law; FORE, BEGeorge IT OR-“Little The City will ofpublic interest DAINED BY 432THE HCRthe 2317 Abbott, Texas3.76621 ferforsuch to1304, protect the pubC I T YFrom O FI-35Rand E DFM Exit #359, go West 4 milesdrainage on service on 2318, non-dishealth and safety O A FM K , 1304EtoLCR L I 2340, S licSouth on CR 2340 for 1 mile to CR reasonfromtoloss of lifeheadquarters and criminatory, COUNTY, TEXAS, continue South to CR 2317 the Kaska & auction site property caused by able and equitable THAT: water over- terms.

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LowThe Hoursurface & Barn Kept Equipment.

Tractors: JD 8245R (b) MT575D The Municipal flows1998 andhrs.; surface Red OakC/A, Code MFWD, only of showing Challenger MFWD, D r a5052 i n ahrs.; g e JD U 4455 tility stagnation OC/A, r d i showing n a n c eonly s 1501 i s water hrs.; JD 7800 C/A, showing C/A, showing 6613by hrs.;within JD 5083 C/A, S showing 1068 ystem s hrs. ( A cw/t ) theMFWD, boundarhereby amended JD 553 loader; JD 8650 4-WD, 8812 hrs.;[Subchapter GB 870 QA loader C w/of ies of showing the City, and amending Chapter Ind.by valve, brackets for CIH Magnum tractor.

Equip.: JD Local 9510 552, further finds that Harvesting to Chapter 13, adding Artcombine; 925 head; protect JD 643 corn head; JD 853A row crop head; JD Government Code, such public icle 13.10,JDMunicipcarts; 1973 Ford 9000 grain truck w/20ft. steel bed V.T,C.A.] is w/hoist. hereby interests: algrain Storm Water Util- diesel cultivator & 4000 adopted and shall Thedisk, City5630 will 30ft. es- field i tImplements: y S y s t e Krause m , b 7400 y 1. 27ft.

25-shank chisel plow; JD 230 21ft. disk, 1010 3-pt., 24ft. field cultivator & be fully implemena d d i n g S e c t i o n s tablish a schedule 1770 12-rowthrough 30 planter; GP 2S-2600 26ft. grain drill; Wylie gal. 90ft. ted as 1250 provided by of drainage charges 13.10.01 3-pt.Act 20ft.and 15 in.by no till the g a i shredder; n s t a l lCIH r e5400 a l the 1sprayer; 3 . 1 0 . 0Bush 9 , Hog w h i12815 c h a15ft. drill; SS 290 seed shuttle; Gehl 55 grinder mixer; Dickens 13ft. drum aerashall read as fol- property in the City City Council; and tor; Wylie nurse tank w/pump. Vehicle & Trailers: 2006 Chev. 3500LT 4x4 subject to charges the drainage of the lows: Duramax diesel, auto, showing 94,356 miles; Gooseneck 24ft. livestock; under Subchapter City is hereby found Big Tex GN, tandem dual flatbed. Shop tools, parts & much more!

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Precinct Number(s) (Número de precinto) 101, 102 Midlothian Church Notice is hereby of Christ g i v e n t h a t t h e 1627 N. Hwy. 67 polling places lis- Midlothian 76065 ted below will be o p e n f r o m 7 : 0 0 103, 104, 105 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Midlothian o n N o v e m b e r 3 , Conference Center 2015, for voting in a 1 Community special election to Drive adopt or reject the Midlothian 76065 proposed Constitu-

CONsTRuCTION eleCTRIC seRvICe 106, 108 tional Amendments

as submitted by the Sardis Methodist 84th Legislature, Church Regular Session, of 640 Sardis Rd. the State of Texas. Midlothian 76065 (Notifiquese, por la presente, que las 107, 109 casillas electorales Virtual Church citadas abajo se 3333 Ovilla Rd. abrirán desde las Ovilla 75154 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 3 de 110 Noviembre de 2015 Harvest of para votar en la Praise Ministries Eleccion Especial 2603 S. Hampton para adopter o re- Glenn Heights chazar las enmien111, 140 hOme ImpROvemeNT d a s c o nhOme s t i t u -ImpROvemeNT cionales propues- Waxahachie tas como fueron Bible Church sometidas por la 84 621 N. Grand Ave. Legislatura Sesion Waxahachie Regular, del Es- 75165 tado de Texas.)

112, 134, 135 On Election Day, Maypearl First voters must vote Baptist Church in their precinct 5744 FM 66 where registered Maypearl 76064 to vote.

(El Día d e 113, 115 E l e c c i ó n , l o s Graham Street votantes deberán Church of Christ e n s u p r e c i n t o 304 Graham St. Waxahachie To be lAwN published 1 donde están in-pAINTING www CARe time in The Waxa- s c r i t o s p a r a 75165 hachie Daily Light, v o t a r . ) 114, 119 Sunday, October 11, 2015.

L o c a t i o n o f t h e Waxahachie E l e c t i o n D a y First Baptist NOTICE OF P o l l i n g P l a c e s Church SPECIAL Include Name of 315 N. Rogers St. ELECTION Building and Ad- Waxahachie 75165 (AVISO DE dress ELECCION (Ubicación de las ESPECIAL) casillas electorales 116, 117, 118 el Día de Elección) Farley Street To be registerred (Incluír Nombre del Baptist Church v o t e r s o f t h e Edificio y Dirección) 1116 Brown St. Waxahachie County of Ellis, Texas: Precinct Number(s) 75165 (A los votantes re- ( N ú m e r o de 120, 121, 122 gistrados del p r e c i n t o ) Church of Christ Condado de Ellis, 101, 102 Texas:) Midlothian Church on Country Club 1503 County of Christ Club Rd. Notice is hereby 1627 N. Hwy. 67 EnnisLegal 75119 g i v eLegal n tNotices h a t t h e Midlothian 76065 Legal Notices Notices polling places lis123, 125, 128, 136 ted below will be 103, 104, 105 Ennis o p e n f r o m 7 : 0 0 Midlothian a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Conference Center Sub-Courthouse 207 S. Sonoma o n N o v e m b e r 3 , 1 Community Trail 2015, for voting in a Drive Ennis 75119 special election to Midlothian 76065 adopt or reject the 124, 126, 127, 129 proposed Constitu- 106, 108 Ennis Public tional Amendments Sardis Methodist Library as submitted by the Church 501 W. Ennis Ave. 84th Legislature, 640 Sardis Rd. Ennis 75119 Regular Session, of Midlothian 76065 the State of Texas.

130, 131, 133 (Notifiquese, por la 107, 109 Wayne Boze presente, que las Virtual Church Center casillas electorales 3333 Ovilla Rd. 161 W. Main St. citadas abajo se Ovilla 75154 Italy 76651 abrirán desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 110 132 7:00 p.m. el 3 de Harvest of First Baptist Noviembre de 2015 Praise Ministries Church of Avalon para votar en la 2603 S. Hampton 203 Giles St. Eleccion Especial Glenn Heights Avalon 76623 para adopter o rechazar las enmien- 111, 140 137, 138, 142 d a s c o n s t i t u - Waxahachie Fundamental cionales propues- Bible Church tas como fueron 621 N. Grand Ave. Baptist Church 203 W. sometidas por la 84 Waxahachie Jefferson St. Legislatura Sesion 75165 Palmer 75152 Regular, del Estado de Texas.) 112, 134, 135 139, 141 Maypearl First Park Meadows On Election Day, Baptist Church Baptist Church voters must vote 5744 FM 66 3350 N. Hwy 77 in their precinct Maypearl 76064 Waxahachie where registered 75165 to vote.

113, 115 (El Día d e Graham Street 143, 144, 145, 146 E l e c c i ó n , l o s Church of Christ Red Oak votantes deberán 304 Graham St. City Hall e n s u p r e c i n t o Waxahachie 200 Lakeview donde están in- 75165 Pkwy. scritos para Red Oak 75154 votar.)

114, 119

116, 117, 118 For early voting, a Farley Street voter may vote at Baptist Church any of the loca1116 Brown St. tions listed below: CleANING seRvICe seRvICe Waxahachie ( P a r a V o t aCleANING ción 75165 Adelantada, los votantes podrán 120, 121, 122 votar en cuChurch of Christ alquiera de las on Country Club ubicaciones nom1503 County brados abajo.)

Club Rd. Ennis 75119 Locations for Early Voting Polling 123, 125, 128, 136 P l a c e s Ennis Include Name of Sub-Courthouse Building and Ad207 S. Sonoma dress Trail (Ubicación de las Ennis 75119 casillas electorales de votación adequIpmeNT 124, 126, 127, 129ReNTAl elantada) (IncluirflOORING Ennis Public Nombre del EdifiLibrary cio y Dirreción) 501 W. Ennis Ave. Ennis 75119 Main Early Voting Location 130, 131, 133 Elections Office Wayne Boze 106 S. Monroe St Center Waxahachie 161 W. Main St. October 19-23 8 Italy 76651 a.m.-5 p.m. All locations 132 October 24 8 a.m.First Baptist 3 p.m. All locations Church of Avalon October 26-28 8 203 Giles St. a.m.-5 p.m. All locAvalon 76623 ations October 29-30hOme 7 hOme ImpROvemeNT RepAIR 137, 138, 142 a.m.-7 p.m. Main Fundamental location Baptist Church October 29-30 8 203 W. a.m.-5 p.m. SatelJefferson St. lite locations Palmer 75152 Satellite Locations 139, 141 Midlothian Park Meadows Conference Baptist Church Center 3350 N. Hwy 77 1 Community Dr. Waxahachie Midlothian 75165 Fundamental 143, 144, 145, 146 Baptist Church Red Oak 203 W. Jefferson City Hall plumbINGPalmer TRACTOR wORk 200 Lakeview Pkwy.

Ellis County Red Oak 75154 Sub-Courthouse 207 S. Sonoma 147, 148, 149 Trail, Ennis Ferris Public Library Acorn 301 E. 10th St. Community Ferris 75125 Center To be published 1 101 Live Oak For early voting, a Bldg. 7 time in the Waxavoter may vote at Red Oak hachie Daily Light, any of the locaSunday, October tions listed below: Harvest of 11, 2015. ( P a r a V o t a c i ó n Praise Ministry The City of Red Adelantada, los 2603 S. Oak will be convotantes podrán Hampton Rd. ducting a public v o t a r e n c u - Glenn Heights hearing to discuss alquiera de las and adopt the orubicaciones nom- First Baptist dinance below. brados abajo.)

Hearing will be held Church of Avalon at: 200 Lakeview 206 Giles St. Locations for Early Avalon Parkway, Red Oak, Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Voting Polling TX 75154 at 7:00 Places Applications for bal- P M o n M o n d a y , Include Name of lot by mail shall be Novemeber 9th in Building and Ad- mailed to: the City Council dress ( L a s s o l i c i t u d e s Chamber.

(Ubicación de las p a r a b o l e t a s d e AN ORDINANCE casillas electorales v o t a c i ó n a d - OF THE CITY OF d e v o t a c i ó n a d - elantada por correo RED OAK, TEXAS elantada) (Incluir deberán enviarse ORDINANCE NO. Nombre del Edifi- a:) XXX-XXXX cio y Dirreción) Bruce Sherbet Main Early Voting (Nombre del Sec- AN ORDINANCE Location r e t a r i o d e l a OF THE CITY OF Elections Office V o t a c i ó n A d - RED OAK, TEXAS AMENDING THE 106 S. Monroe St elantada) Waxahachie 106 S. Monroe St. CODE OF ORDINANCES BY October 19-23 8 (Address) A M E N D I N G a.m.-5 p.m. All loc- (Dirección) CHAPTER 13 BY ations Waxahachie ADDING ARTICLE October 24 8 a.m.- (City) (Ciudad) 13.10, MUNICIP3 p.m. All locations 75165 AL STORM WAOctober 26-28 8 (Zip Code) TER UTILITY SYSa.m.-5 p.m. All loc- (Código Postal) TEM, BY ADDING ations October 29-30 7 Applications for bal- S E C T I O N S a.m.-7 p.m. Main lots by mail must be 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 1 location received no later T H R O U G H October 29-30 8 than the close of 13.10.09, PROVIDa.m.-5 p.m. Satel- business on: Octo- ING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE lite locations ber 23, 2015.

(Las solocitude s M U N I C I P A L Satellite Locations p a r a b o l e t a s d e S T O R M W A T E R Midlothian v o t a c i o n a d - UTILITY SYSTEM; Conference elantada por correo PROVIDING FOR Center deberán para el fin T H E I M P O S I 1 Community Dr. de las horas de ne- TIONS OF RATES; Midlothian gocio el: 23 de oc- PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHtubre 2015.)

MENT OF EQUIFundamental Baptist Church Issued this the 5th VALENT RESID203 W. Jefferson day of October, E N T I A L U N I TS (ERU); PROVIDPalmer 2015.

(Emitada este día 5 ING A SEVERABEllis County de octubre, 2015). I L I T Y C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A RESub-Courthouse P E A L I N G 207 S. Sonoma Carol Bush C L A U S E ; Trail, Ennis Signature of PROVIDING A County Judge PENALTY FOR VIAcorn (Firma del OLATION OF THIS Community Juez de ORDINANCE NOT Center Condado) TO EXCEED THE 101 Live Oak To be published 1 S U M O F F I V E Bldg. 7 time in the Waxa- HUNDRED DOLRed Oak hachie Daily Light, L A R S ( $ 5 0 0 . 0 0 ) Sunday, October F O R E A C H O F Harvest of 11, 2015.

Praise Ministry FENSE; AND The City of Red P R O V I D I N G A N 2603 S. Oak will be con- EFFECTIVE DATE. Hampton Rd. ducting a public W H E R E A S , t h e Glenn Heights hearing to discuss continued growth of and adopt the or- the City has caused First Baptist dinance below.

Church of Avalon an increase in the Hearing will be held amount of impervi206 Giles St. at: 200 Lakeview ous surface area; Avalon Parkway, Red Oak, and Applications for bal- TX 75154 at 7:00 WHEREAS, the inlot by mail shall be P M o n M o n d a y , crease of such surNovemeber 9th in face places an inmailed to: ( L a s s o l i c i t u d e s the City Council creased burden on

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Location of the Election Day Polling Places Include Name of Building and Address (Ubicación de las casillas electorales el Día de Elección) (Incluír Nombre del Edificio y Dirección) Precinct Number(s) (Número de precinto) 101, 102 Midlothian Church of Christ 1627 N. Hwy. 67 Midlothian 76065

Waxahachie First Baptist Church 315 N. Rogers St. Waxahachie 75165 116, 117, 118 Farley Street Baptist Church 1116 Brown St. Waxahachie 75165 120, 121, 122 Church of Christ on Country Club 1503 County Club Rd. Ennis 75119

123, 125, 128, 136 103, 104, 105 Ennis Midlothian Sub-Courthouse Conference CMYK Center 207 S. Sonoma

147, 148, 149 Ferris Public Library 301 E. 10th St. Ferris 75125 For early voting, a voter may vote at any of the locations listed below: (Para Votación Adelantada, los votantes podrán votar en cualquiera de las ubicaciones nombrados abajo.)

Locations for Early Voting Polling Places Include Name of Building and Address

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2. The City will provide drainage for all real property in the City on paymentLegal of Notices drainage charges, except such real property which may be exempted therefrom as authorized by law; and 3. The City will offer such drainage service on non-discriminatory, reasonable and equitable terms. (b) The Municipal Drainage Utility Systems (Act) [Subchapter C of Chapter 552, Local Government Code, V.T,C.A.] is hereby adopted and shall be fully implemented as provided by the Act and by the City Council; and the drainage of the City is hereby found to be a public utility within the meaning of the Act. Sec. 13.10.002 Drainage service provided The City will provide storm water drainage for all real property within its boundaries upon payment of the determined drainage charges, as defined in the Act, and excluding certain exempted real property, and that the fees, assessments, and charges will be based on nondiscriminatory, reasonable, and equitable terms.

Sec. 13.10.003 Billing for services The City is hereby authorized to bill the drainage charges incurred as a result of the adoption of the Act and through the establishment of the municipal storm water utility system.

The storm water utility fee shall be separately identified from the other public utility billings.

Sec. 13.10.004 Authority to levy charges The City may levy a schedule of drainage charges upon satisfaction of the procedural requirements provided in the Act, including public hearings and adoption of the requisite ordinances.

Sec. 13.10.005 Exemption authorized The City is authorized to exempt certain entities or persons from all ordinances, resolutions, and rules which the City may adopt from time to time in connection with the adoption of the Act and the establishment of its municipal storm water utility system.

Sec. 13.10.006 Rates (a) The rates as provided for in Section 13.10.09, the municipal storm water utility system fee schedule, established and shall be collected through the City's bill for public utilities pursuant to Subchapter C of Chapter 552, Local Government Code, including, without limitation, Section 552.047, Texas Government Code and other applicable law. (b) The rates established in this chapter apply to the utility accounts maintained by the City. Multiple utility accounts for the same property shall be charged only one charge for the municipal storm water utility system. (c) All billings, credits, exemptions and other procedures relating to this charge shall be subject to the provisions of Subchapter C of Chapter 402, Local Government Code, V.T.C.A., including, without limitation, Section

and the establish- written notice of apment of its municip- peal from the propal storm water util- erty owner. ity system.

S e cLegal . 1 3Notices .10.008 Legal Notices Sec. 13.10.006 Penalties Rates (a) Failure to pay ( a) The rates as the storm water utilprovided for in Sec- i t y f e e p r o m p t l y tion 13.10.09, the w h e n d u e s h a l l m u n i c i p a l s t o r m subject such user water utility system to discontinuance fee schedule, es- of any utility sertablished and shall vices provided by b e c o l l e c t e d the City, in accordthrough the City's ance with § 50.02 bill for public utilit- of this Code. i e s p u r s u a n t t o (b) The City shall Subchapter C of not require a deChapter 552, Local posit for drainage Government Code, charges as a preincluding, without condition to acceptlimitation, Section ing surface flow 552.047, Texas from benefited Government Code property into the and other applic- City's drainage utilable law. ity system. All real (b) The rates estab- property of the City l i s h e d i n t h i s w i l l b e p r o v i ded chapter apply to the with drainage seru t i l i t y a c c o u n t s vice on payment of maintained by the drainage charges.

City. Multiple utility accounts for the Sec. 13.10.009 Musame property shall nicipal storm wabe charged only ter utility system one charge for the fee schedule municipal storm water utility system. (a) The rates shall (c) All billings, cred- be determined and its, exemptions and approved in accordother procedures ance with State law r e l a t i n g t o t h i s and authorized by a c h a r g e s h a l l b e Resolution or Orsubject to the provi- dinance of the City sions of Subchapter Council and any C of Chapter 402, r a t e e s t a b l i s h e d Local Government shall be determCode, V.T.C.A., in- ined based on the cluding, without lim- following and shall itation, Section b e c o l l e c t e d 552.053. through the Cityʼs bill for public utilitSec. 13.10.007 Ap- i e s p u r s u a n t t o peals Subchapter C of Chapter 552, Local (a) Billing and pay- Government Code, ment disputes for including without administrative is- limitation, Section sues shall be sub- 552.048, and other ject to appeals pro- applicable law. cedures used by (b) Equivalent resthe City for other idential unit (ERU) utility billing dis- 1. Rates shall be putes. charged based on a (b) Appeals for the propertyʼs contribufollowing reasons tion to the public shall be directed to storm water utility the City Manager or system. The contridesignee for evalu- b u t i o n s h a l l b e ation and determin- based on the total ation: impervious area of 1. Exempt property the property. For h a s b e e n a s - the purposes of this sessed a storm wa- section, “imperviter utility fee; ous area” means 2. The storm water any area not able to utility fee for an in- a b s o r b r a i n f a l l , dividual property is thereby creating based on an incor- storm water runoff. rect determination 2 . A m i n i m u m of the property's charge for one ERU contribution to the shall be applied to storm water sys- each non-exempt t e m , a s e s t a b - developed property, lished in this ordin- regardless of clasance; sification.

3. The storm water 3. A property shall utility fee for an in- be charged a storm dividual property is water utility fee on assessed on more a maximum of one than one utility ac- utility account, recount; or gardless of the 4. The storm water number of utility acutility fee is as- counts established sessed to individu- for the property, al property outside (c) Exemptions the City's jurisdic- 1 . U n d e v e l o p e d tional area. property or prop(c) The city man- erty under initial deager or designee velopment shall not shall render a writ- b e a s s e s s e d a t e n d e c i s i o n o n storm water utility such appeals with- fee. A property is in thirty (30) days subject to the storm after receiving a w a t e r u t i l i t y f e e written notice of ap- once a certificate of peal from the prop- o c c u p a n c y h a s erty owner. been issued by the Building Official.

S e c . 1 3 . 1 0 . 0 0 8 2 . P r o p e r t y t h at Penalties does not contribute storm water to the (a) Failure to pay public storm water the storm water util- utility system shall i t y f e e p r o m p t l y not be charged a w h e n d u e s h a l l storm water utility subject such user fee. to discontinuance 3. Other property of any utility ser- specifically exempvices provided by t e d b y S e c t i o n the City, in accord- 4 0 2 . 0 5 3 , L o c a l ance with § 50.02 Government Code, of this Code.

V.T.C,A. shall not (b) The City shall b e a s s e s s e d a not require a de- storm water utility posit for drainage fee. charges as a pre- 4. Property owned condition to accept- by an independent ing surface flow school district shall f r o m b e n e f i t e d not be assessed a property into the storm water utility City's drainage util- fee. ity system. All real (d) The rates estabproperty of the City lished above apply will be provided to the accounts with drainage ser- maintained by the vice on payment of City for public utildrainage charges. ity services. (e) All billings, exSec. 13.10.009 Mu- emptions and other nicipal storm wa- procedures relating ter utility system to this change shall fee schedule be subject to the provisions of (a) The rates shall Subchapter C of be determined and Chapter 552, Local approved in accord- Government Code, ance with State law V.T.C.A., including, and authorized by a without limitation, Resolution or Or- Section 552.047.” dinance of the City SECTION 2. That Council and any all provisions of the r a t e e s t a b l i s h e d Ordinances of the shall be determ- City of Red Oak, ined based on the Texas, in conflict following and shall with the provisions b e c o l l e c t e d of this ordinance

once a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Official.

2 . PLegal r o p Notices erty that does not contribute storm water to the public storm water utility system shall not be charged a storm water utility fee.

3. Other property specifically exempted by Section 402.053, Local Government Code, V.T.C,A. shall not be assessed a storm water utility fee.

4. Property owned by an independent school district shall not be assessed a storm water utility fee. (d) The rates established above apply to the accounts maintained by the City for public utility services. (e) All billings, exemptions and other procedures relating to this change shall be subject to the provisions of Subchapter C of Chapter 552, Local Government Code, V.T.C.A., including, without limitation, Section 552.047.”

SECTION 2. That all provisions of the Ordinances of the City of Red Oak, Texas, in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be, and the same are hereby, repealed, and all other provisions of the Ordinances of the City not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 3. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or section of this ordinance, or of the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of said ordinance or the Code of Ordinances, as amended hereby, which shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions or terms of this Ordinance shall be subject to the same penalty as provided for in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Red Oak as heretofore amended and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and each and every day such violation shall continue shall be deemed and constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide.

DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Red Oak, Texas, this the __ day of ____________ 2015.

CITY OF RED OAK, TEXAS ALAN HUGLEY, MAYOR ATTEST: DANA ARGUMANIZ, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY

same penalty as provided for in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Red Legal Oak Notices as heretofore amended and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and each and every day such violation shall continue shall be deemed and constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide.

DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Red Oak, Texas, this the __ day of ____________ 2015.

CITY OF RED OAK, TEXAS ALAN HUGLEY, MAYOR ATTEST: DANA ARGUMANIZ, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY To be published 2 times in The Waxahachie Daily Light, Sunday, October 11 and 18, 2015.

CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO. O-15-799 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, ADOPTED BY AND THROUGH ORDINANCE NO. O-12743, AS PREVIO U S L Y AMENDED, BY REPEALING “DIVISION 100: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT” IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING SAID DIVISION 100 WITH A NEW DIVISION 100 THAT IS ALSO ENTITLED “PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT”; PROVIDING A PENALTY C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO. O-15-800 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A NEW AND UPDATED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP THAT SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES THE CURRENT ZONI N G M A P ; PROVIDING A P E N A L T Y C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO. O-15-801 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, AS A M E N D E D , A M E N D I N G CHAPTER 31, “MUNICIPAL COURT,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING THE SUBCHAPTER ENTITLED “MUNICIPAL COURT,” AND SECTION

PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C LLegal A Notices U S E ; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO. O-15-800 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, ADOPTING A NEW AND UPDATED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP THAT SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES THE CURRENT ZONI N G M A P ; PROVIDING A P E N A L T Y C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO. O-15-801 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, AS A M E N D E D , A M E N D I N G CHAPTER 31, “MUNICIPAL COURT,” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING THE SUBCHAPTER ENTITLED “MUNICIPAL COURT,” AND SECTION 31.01 THEREIN , A N D T H E SUBCHAPTER E N T I T L E D “COURT COSTS,” AND SECTIONS 31.15, 31.16, AND 31.17 THEREIN, IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AND REPLACING T H O S E SUBCHAPTERS AND SECTIONS WITH A NEW SUBCHAPTER ENTITLED “MUNICIPAL COURT,” WITH NEW SECTIONS 31.01 THROUGH 31.15, THEREBY ESTABLISHING THE FERRIS MUNICIPAL COURT AS A M U N I C I P A L COURT OF RECORD; ESTABLISHING THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF M U N I C I P A L COURT JUDGES; PROVIDING FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS, SALARY, AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL COURT J U D G E S ; PROVIDING FOR A PRESIDING JUDGE; PROVIDING FOR THE FILLING OF VAC A N C I E S ; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF JUDGES; PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK, WITH POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND; PROVIDING FOR WARRANT FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO. O-15-802 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS CODE OF

AL COURT AS A M U N I C I P A L COURT OF RECORD; ESTABL I S Legal H I NNotices G THE JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF M U N I C I P A L COURT JUDGES; PROVIDING FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS, TERMS, SALARY, AND POWERS AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL COURT J U D G E S ; PROVIDING FOR A PRESIDING JUDGE; PROVIDING FOR THE FILLING OF VAC A N C I E S ; PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF JUDGES; PROVIDING FOR A MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK, WITH POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND; PROVIDING FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING SECURITY FUND; PROVIDING FOR WARRANT FEES; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE. CITY OF FERRIS ORDINANCE NO. O-15-802 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, TITLE IX, “GENERAL REGULATIONS,” CHAPTER 91, “ANIMALS,” BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 91.061, “TYING, STAKING, OR TETHERING,” AND A NEW SECTION 91.062, “CONFINEMENT D U R I N G ESTRUS,” AND

BY REPEALING SECTION 91.160, “FOOD, WATER AND SHELTER,” AND SECTION 91.161, “ABANDONMENT PROHIBITED,” IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AND REPLACING THOSE SECTIONS WITH A NEW SECTION 91.160, “BASIC CARE,” AND A NEW SECTION 91.161, “ABANDONMENT”; PROVIDING A P E N A L T Y C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Ferris, Texas this 17th day of August, 2015.

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law, and it is so ordained.

APPROVED: Micheal Driggars, Mayor ATTEST: Destiny L Wright, City Secretary A copy of each entire ordinance is on file in the City Secretaryʼs Office, 100 Town Plaza, Ferris, Texas 75125.

ING, OR TETHERING,” AND A NEW SECTION 91.062, “CONFINEMENT D ULegal R Notices I N G ESTRUS,” AND

BY REPEALING SECTION 91.160, “FOOD, WATER AND SHELTER,” AND SECTION 9 1.161, “ABAN DONMENT PROHIBITED,” IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AND REPLACING THOSE SECTIONS WITH A NEW SECTION 91.160, “BASIC CARE,” AND A NEW SECTION 91.161, “ABAN DONMENT”; PROVIDING A P E N A L T Y C L A U S E ; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Ferris, Texas this 17th day of August, 2015.

Ovilla, TX 75154.

Contact the office of the city secretary 972.617.7262 for information.

Legal Notices 2015-014 A N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS, REPEALING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3.01, SECTION 3.01.003 OF THE OVILLA CODE OF ORDINANCES AND ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS IN PLACE THEREOF REGULATING PLACEMENT OF GARAGE DOORS TO ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL G A R A G E S ; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY PROVISION OF ART3.01; ICLE PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE OVILLA CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION.

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as 2015-015 required by law, a n d i t i s s o o r - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF dained.

OVILLA, TEXAS, A M E N D I N G APPROVED: 6 CHAPTER Micheal Driggars, “HEALTH AND Mayor SANITATION” OF ATTEST: THE OVILLA Destiny L Wright, CODE OF ORDINCity Secretary ANCES BY THE A copy of each en- A D D I T I O N O F tire ordinance is on A R T I C L E 6 . 0 5 file in the City Sec- P R O V I D I N G retaryʼs Office, 100 DUMPSTER REGTown Plaza, Ferris, U L A T I O N S ; PROVIDING A Texas 75125.

P E N A L T Y To be published 2 CLAUSE; PROVIDtimes in The Waxa- ING A SAVINGS hachie Daily Light, CLAUSE; PROVIDSunday, October I N G A S E V E R 11 and 18, 2015. A N C E C L A U S E ; PROVIDING FOR These ordinances INCORPORATION may be viewed in INTO THE OVILLA their entireties at CODE OF ORDINOvilla City Hall of- ANCES; PROVIDfices, 105 S. Cock- ING FOR IMMEDIr e l l H i l l R o a d , ATE EFFECT; AND Ovilla, TX 75154. PROVIDING FOR Contact the office PUBLICATION. of the city secret2015-016 ary 972.617.7262 for information. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS, , 2015-014 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OF THE CITY OF A M E N D I N G OVILLA, TEXAS, CHAPTER 3, ARTR E P E A L I N G ICLE 3.02, DIVICHAPTER 3, ART- SION 2, SECTION ICLE 3.01, SEC- 3.02.052 “BUILDTION 3.01.003 OF ING PERMIT RET H E O V I L L A QUIRED,” AND APCODE OF ORDIN- PENDIX A, ARTANCES AND AD- ICLE A4.000, SECOPTING NEW TION A4.001 PROVISIONS IN “BUILDING PERPLACE THEREOF M I T F E E S ” O F R E G U L A T I N G THE CODE OF PLACEMENT OF ORDINANCES OF GARAGE DOORS T H E C I T Y O F T O A T T A C H E D OVILLA, TEXAS; R E S I D E N T I A L PROVIDING THE G A R A G E S ; REQUIREMENT P R O V I D I N G A OF A BUILDING PENALTY CLAUSE P E R M I T F O R FOR VIOLATIONS R O O F I N G R E OF ANY PROVI- P A I R S O R R E S I O N O F A R T - PLACEMENTS AFICLE 3 . 0 1 ; FECTING FIFTY PROVIDING A PERCENT OR S A V I N G S MORE OF THE CLAUSE; PROVID- R O O F O F A N Y I N G A S E V E R - RESIDENTIAL OR ANCE CLAUSE; C O M M E R C I A L PROVIDING FOR STRUCTURE; ESINCORPORATION T A B L I S H I N G A INTO THE OVILLA B U I L D I N G P E R CODE OF ORDIN- M I T F E E F O R ANCES; PROVID- R O O F I N G R E ING FOR IMMEDI- P A I R S O R R E ATE EFFECT; AND P L A C E M E N T S ; PROVIDING FOR P R O V I D I N G A S A V I N G S PUBLICATION. CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVER2015-015 AN ORDINANCE A N C E C L A U S E ; OF THE CITY OF PROVIDING FOR OVILLA, TEXAS, INCORPORATION A M E N D I N G INTO THE OVILLA CHAPTER 6 CODE OF ORDIN“ H E A L T H A N D ANCES; PROVIDSANITATION” OF ING FOR IMMEDIT H E O V I L L A ATE EFFECT; AND CODE OF ORDIN- PROVIDING FOR ANCES BY THE PUBLICATION. ADDITION OF 2015-017 ARTICLE 6.05 P R O V I D I N G AN ORDINANCE DUMPSTER REG- OF THE CITY OF U L A T I O N S ; OVILLA, TEXAS, P R O V I D I N G A OF THE CITY OF P E N A L T Y OVILLA, TEXAS, CLAUSE; PROVID- A M E N D I N G ING A SAVINGS CHAPTER 3, ARTCLAUSE; PROVID- ICLE 3.02, OF THE I N G A S E V E R - CODE OF ORDINA N C E C L A U S E ; ANCES OF THE PROVIDING FOR CITY OF OVILLA, INCORPORATION TEXAS; PROVIDINTO THE OVILLA ING FOR ROOFCODE OF ORDIN- ING CONTRACTANCES; PROVID- O R R E G I S T R A ING FOR IMMEDI- TION; PROVIDING ATE EFFECT; AND FOR PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR P R O V I D I N G A S A V I N G S PUBLICATION. CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVER2015-016 AN ORDINANCE A N C E C L A U S E ;

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PROVIDING FOR INTO THE OVILLA PUBLICATION. CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVID2015-016 ING FOR IMMEDIAN Legal ORDINANCE ATE Legal EFFECT; Notices NoticesAND OF THE CITY OF PROVIDING FOR OVILLA, TEXAS, , PUBLICATION. OF THE CITY OF A M E N D I N G 2015-024 CHAPTER 3, ART- AN ORDINANCE ICLE 3.02, DIVI- OF THE CITY OF SION 2, SECTION OVILLA, TEXAS, 3.02.052 “BUILD- A M E N D I N G A P ING PERMIT RE- PENDIX A, ARTQUIRED,” AND AP- ICLE A7.000, SECPENDIX A, ART- TION A7.003 (B) ICLE A4.000, SEC- (1) & (2) OF THE T I O N A 4 . 0 0 1 CODE OF ORDIN“BUILDING PER- ANCES OF THE M I T F E E S ” O F CITY OF OVILLA; T H E C O D E O F ESTABLISHING A ORDINANCES OF MONTHLY FLAT THE CITY OF F E E A N D OVILLA, TEXAS; MONTHLY RATES PROVIDING THE FOR WASTEWAR E Q U I R E M E N T TER SERVICE TO OF A BUILDING R E S I D E N T I A L P E R M I T F O R AND NONRESIDR O O F I N G R E - ENTIAL CUSTOMP A I R S O R R E - ERS; PROVIDING PLACEMENTS AF- A SAVINGS FECTING F I F T Y CLAUSE; PROVIDP E R C E N T O R ING A SEVERMORE OF THE ANCE CLAUSE; R O O F O F A N Y PROVIDING FOR RESIDENTIAL OR INCORPORATION C O M M E R C I A L INTO THE OVILLA STRUCTURE; ES- CODE OF ORDINT A B L I S H I N G A ANCES; PROVIDB U I L D I N G P E R - ING FOR IMMEDIM I T F E E F O R ATE EFFECT; AND R O O F I N G R E - PROVIDING FOR P A I R S O R R E - PUBLICATION. PLACEMENTS; Personals PROVIDING A S A V I N G S MEALS-ONCLAUSE; PROVIDWHEELS ING A SEVERA N C E C L A U S E ; of Johnson and ElPROVIDING FOR lis counties has voINCORPORATION lunteer opportunitINTO THE OVILLA i e s i n a l l E l l i s CODE OF ORDIN- County communitANCES; PROVID- ies. Meals are deING FOR IMMEDI- livered by volunATE EFFECT; AND teers around the PROVIDING FOR l u n c h h o u r . F o r more information, PUBLICATION. please contact Meals-On-Wheels 2015-017 AN ORDINANCE at (972) 351-9943.

OF THE CITY OF Lost OVILLA, TEXAS, OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS, LOST A PET? A M E N D I N G Call Midlothian AnCHAPTER 3, ART- imal Control (972) ICLE 3.02, OF THE 775-7614.

CODE OF ORDININSTRUCTIONAL ANCES OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS; PROVIDEMPLOYMENT ING FOR ROOFING CONTRACTOpportunities OR REGISTRATION; PROVIDING NOTICE FOR PENALTIES; Effective August P R O V I D I N G A 31, 1981, Texas S A V I N G S law requires sellers CLAUSE; PROVID- of many business I N G A S E V E R - opportunities to reA N C E C L A U S E ; gister with the SecPROVIDING FOR retary of State beINCORPORATION fore advertising or INTO THE OVILLA selling any busiCODE OF ORDIN- ness opportunities.

ANCES; PROVID- To obtain registraING FOR IMMEDI- tion material, letATE EFFECT; AND ters of exemption, PROVIDING FOR or additional informPUBLICATION. ation, please con2015-018 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS, REPEALING CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 9.03, DIVISION 2, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS, AND ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS IN PLACE THEREOF ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE OVILLA CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 2015-020 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OVILLA, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 2015015 OF THE CITY OF OVILLA BY PROVIDING AN EXEMPTION TO THE CITYʼS DUMPSTER REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PLYWOOD BINS USED DURING RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING A S A V I N G S CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERANCE CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION INTO THE OVILLA CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. 2015-024

tact the Secretary of State's Office, Business Opportunity Section, P.O. Box 13563, Austin, Texas 78711. (512) 463-5701.

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Employment

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"LEADERS in Surface Mining & Safety"

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Must be 18 yrs. old, have valid drivers license, social security card, HS diploma or GED or able to pass a competency test & provide refs. Must pass background check. Applyt: 100 Industrial Blvd., Waxa., fax resume (972) 923-1426 or email resume: leslie.davis@ centexarc.com

(972) 923-9244

BRISTOL HOSPICE, LLC

Heavy Equip. Now Hiring Waxah a c h i e A r e a RN Operator Case Manager – Must have some experience!

MSHA & OSHA a big plus.

EXPERIENCED CONCRETE FOREMAN/ SUPERVISOR Full-time. Must have dependable transportation.

Also looking for concrete workers!

Contact Danny (979) 453-1455

GROCERY MANAGER

N e e d e d f o r n ew concept opening soon in the Waco area! Candidates must have 5+ years of successful mana g e m e n t e x p e r ience and enjoy working with the public. Preferred applicants will have worked in all aspects of the grocery business, from the ground up!

Great compensation & benefits!! Fax resume & salary history to: dpladson@petroleum wholesale.com or fax 281-6817692 today!

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The City of Ferris has an opening for a facility maintenance technician.

This is a part time position averaging 19 hours weekly.

This person will be responsible for performing basic maintenance, repair, and cleaning of City grounds and facilities. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and have a valid Texas Class C driver's license.

Starting pay $11.54/hour. Applications and a list of primary duties and responsibilities are available at Ferris City Hall, 100 Town Plaza, Ferris, Texas 75125 or onl i n e a t www.ferristx.org .

Position open until October 23, 2015.

E.O.E.

CPA FIRM

Offices in Ennis and Waxahachie filling part-time (seasonal) and fulltime positions in tax preparation and/or auditing. 4-6 years experience required, CPA a plus.

Resumes to: 405 Sycamore, Waxahachie, TX 75165 or contact@ywcocpa.com

ATTENTION TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVERS – DRIVING INSTRUCTORS MERCY HOSPICE IS GROWING! NEEDED!

Truck driver training group seeks Driving Instructors for its Dallas facility.

F/T & P/T available.

Class A CDL with verifiable experience required. Earn $42-$50k annually!

No overnight travel, Off on weekends.

Call 1-800-3707364, fax (478) 994-0946 or email dabanathie@truck driverinstitute.com

Employment

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN Case Manager to provide hospice nursing care to our patients in the Midlothian and the surrounding areas. We are looking for a compassionate, caring and skilled RN to join our dynamic team. This is a full time position and requires participation in on call rotation. Interested candidates should fax their resume to 972-459-9911 or email to mickey@mercy hospice.us You may also contact Mickey @ (972) 459-9992.

EOE/Drug Free Employer

FT*, CNA - FT, Lufkin Area RN Case Manager FT*. $1,500 Signon Bonus for RN. Please apply apply online:

www.bristol hospice.com/careers

or email resume to: lpayne@bristol hospice.com

OFFICE POSITION

Needed for Electrical Contractor in Red Oak, Texas.

Phone & computer skills a must.

Monday-Friday, 7:30 to 3:30. Benefit package included. Please send resume to: Lauren_Wandless@ LelandCollierElectric.com

WELDER & SHOP HELPERS

For ornamental fabrication shop and field work. Pay based on exp. Call (972) 935-2190 or email blair.dunbar@ reagan.com

PLUMBER'S HELPER

Needed. (972) 9377570.

HOME INSTEAD

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TECHNICIAN & OPTICIAN

Needed at Family Eye Clinic. No exp. needed. Apply at: 4460 E. Hwy. 287, Midlothian.

RN NEEDED

Hope Clinic is seeking a dependable, organized and dedicated Registered Nurse to supervise MA's! Full-time, salaried position, M-F, 7a-6p. Please send resume to: apply@call4hope.org

SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY

is looking for Liquid Tanker Drivers in Waxahachie, TX $2,500 Sign on bonus through Oct. 31, 2015. ***Drivers will run Out and Back Liquid loads*** • .48 loaded/ .40 unloaded with longevity increases • Must have a current Class A CDL • 6 months tractor trailer driving experience • Tanker/Hazmat endorsements; TWIC preferrable • Health Benefits @ $38-$104/ week only!

Call Roger at 855-260-9597 www.tankstar.com

WOOD MFG.

Needs wood stackers and assemblers. Spanish ok.

Start $9/hr. (972) 723-3249.

MT. PEAK SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT

Immediate opening for Licensed Water System Operator and Back flow Prevention Assembly Tester.

Job Summary: Perform all necesLICENSED/ sary field operaEXPERIENCED t i o n s d u t i e s r e Electrician. Must be quired to produce able to pass back- and deliver potable ground test. (972) w a t e r t o t h e District's custom935-0310. ers. Responsibilities include Back flow Prevention As-

sary field operations duties required to produce and deliver potable w a t Employment er to the District's customers. Responsibilities include Back flow Prevention Assembly Testing and all other aspects of a Licensed Waterworks Operator inc l u d i n g p h y s i c al work outdoors, exposure to inclement weather, and is subject of 24 hour per day "call out."

M i n i m u m S k i l ls and Certifications: High School Diploma or equivalent; valid Commercial Texas Drivers License; Minimum Grade "C" Water License at BPAT as issued by TCEQ. Knowledge of waterworks tools and equipment, and ability to perform manual labor; Ability to operate a backhoe and basic electrical and mechanical knowledge a must.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Apply in person at: 5671 Water works Rd., Midlothian, TX 76065 between the hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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RVs

Vans

'12 HONDA EX ODYSSEY

48k mi., $23,950.

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(972) 723-2135.

Motorcycles

'05 HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE

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Residential

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K-NOR RENTALS

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PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN'S HOMES AND SERVICES

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RIVER OAKS

Like new 4/2. No pets, no smoking.

COUNTRY COTTAGE

$600 mo. 6 mi. from Wax. (214) 642-3770.

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FOR LEASE

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