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High School. He graduated from Sunset High School in Oak Cliff. He attended Howard Payne College with a focus in business We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But administration and served in the US Air Force, at Lackland all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Air Force base, before pursuing EDWARD JACOB KING held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, a number of entrepreneurial January 22, 2020 at the Valley ventures, including the formation Creek Baptist Church, located of Utility Rate Review founded in at 3615 FM 896, Leonard, Texas the’80’s. 75452. Pastors Todd Peavy and Steve considered his Christian Art Treherne of Victory Church faith to be a pillar in his life, and of Scurry, TX and Pastor David often crediting the comfort and Hawkins of the Valley Creek spiritual guidance he received Baptist Church officiated. from Pastor Robert Ellis of Dennis was born September 26, the Reunion Church of Dallas 1962 in Dallas, Texas. His parents for getting him through his were Russell H. and Ida Lou Love cancer treatments. He served Hammock. Dennis attended the for many years as a greeter at Leonard Schools and a Baptist Prestonwood Baptist Church of Church. Dennis worked as a Plano, Texas, and was a proud Edward Jacob King, 100, of foreman in road construction and community member of Winnetka Bonham, Texas, passed away his hobby was raising cattle. He Heights historic district in Oak peacefully on January 15, 2020 passed away Friday, January 17, Cliff. in Fort Worth, Texas. He was at 2020 at the Medical City Dallas An avid sportsman, Steve home with loved ones at the time Hospital. excelled at basketball and of his passing. Dennis is survived by his mother: baseball when he was young. A Memorial Service was held at Lou Hammock of Leonard; his And as a native of Highland Park 11:00 am on Saturday, January sister and brother-in-law: Tammy and Dallas, he was a devoted fan 25, 2020 at the LDS Chapel at and David Hood of Derby, KS; his of the Highland Park High School 1540 TX-79, Bonham, TX 75418. sister: Tina Clark of Bonham, TX; football team and the Dallas Ed was born on October 10, 1919 his nieces and nephews: Jennifer Cowboys. in Altoona, Pennsylvania to Maire Merrill of Chanute, KS, Jeremy He is honored and remembered & Alfred Küng. Ed is survived by Clark, Krystal Ball and Haley by his brother, Stanley, of his wife, Ida Mae Brooks-King. Ed McBrayer, all of Bonham, TX; Brooklyn, New York, and his graduated from the University of his great nieces and nephews: sister, Sharon Hudson, of Dallas; Texas with a bachelor’s degree in Carson Merrill, Hudson Merrill his nieces, Shauna Hudson, Engineering and he later earned and Oaklee Merrill, all of Chanute, of Los Angeles, and Laura his master’s degree while living in KS and Breanna Ball, McKinley Hawkins, of Keller, Texas, his Florida. Ed worked in the circuit Brown and Russell McBrayer, all cousin, Katy Callaway, of Oak board industry for many years of Bonham, TX. Cliff, his lifelong foster family who for Western Electric, Precision In addition to his father, Dennis reared him, Mr. and Mrs. William Circuits and Motorola. Ed was a was preceded in death by his (Martha) Whitehurst and their two veteran of World War II where he brother, Charles Thomas “Bubba” daughters, Anna Lynn (Mrs. Jerry flew aerial reconnaissance and Tate, Jr. Palmer) and Virginia, friend David served in the Army Air Corp where Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Palmer, and his best buddies who he had hopes of becoming a pilot. Funeral Home of Leonard is in have been at his side throughout He was involved in Toastmasters charge of arrangements. An his illness, Aron Johnson, Ken and the Boy Scouts of America, online register may be signed at Brown and James Thompson. where he also earned the rank of www.tjmfuneral.com. He was preceded in death by his Eagle Scout. mother, Grace Zareff Stone, his Ed is preceded in death by his father, Steve Zareff, Sr., his stepmom Marie, dad Alfred, brother Al father, Charles Manton Stone and and sister Nelda. his sister, Auweta Zareff Brown. Ed is loved and survived by There is a universe of loyal his two sons, Larry King of New friends globally who are have Braunfels, TX and Keith King of been there for Steve during this Florida; grandchildren, Amanda time. Andrews of Azle TX, Dr. Erin Steve’s family would like to King of Edmond OK, Caitlin King extend our gratitude to the of Lubbock TX, Kristin King of oncology medical staff at Baylor Ft. Worth, TX, Nicole and Tyler Scott White Hospital, and Adora Walker of Canyon Lake, TX; Midtown Park Rehabilitation great grandchildren, Navi & Center for their attentiveness and Wren Walker, Aaron, Benjamin loving care. & Richard Andrews. During his Steve’s wishes were to be last couple weeks of life, Ed was cremated, and have his ashes Guys, one of the top trailer dealers in the cared for by his dear loved ones,The Trailer With a heavy heart, the family interred with his parents at the is looking to hire a new to Cemetery, add to outside Susan, Chris & Hunter Fink of Ft.nation, of Steve “Bubba” Zareff, Jr. salesperson Arledge Ridge Worth TX. our crew. Trailerhis sales experience a requirement. announces passing on isofnot Bonham, Texas. train the right9,person. lookingservice to hire Thursday, January 2020, at We are A memorial will be held DENNIS RUSSELL We will a person has Park, integrity, a great workFor more Adora who Midtown afterenergy, a in and the coming months. HAMMOCK ethiclong andand attitude. We are looking someonecontact who can courageous battle with forinformation, szareff@aol. cancer. Steve was company com. In both lieu of at flowers, be aesophageal great ambassador for our workdonations a man The who truly met aEnglish may be made in Steve’s and away. abilitynever to speak and Spanish is name to stranger, had asales joke representatives (or MetrocareServices.ORG*. John a great plus. always First year will make two!) to break theand ice and loved 3:16. between $40,000 $50,000.00 with most of that his family401K and also wide available circle of after 90 days. If you guaranteed. friends unconditionally. are looking to be part of a great team and are ready Born April 16, 1937 to Grace for a new career please send your resume to sales@ Irene Callaway of Point, Texas, thetrailerguys.com and Steve Zareff, you Sr., can who text your resume to 903.989.5000 attention Sean emigrated to Dallas, Texas, asHuffman. We will set appointments for allfrom interviews a young man Bulgaria,so please make sure to include all your contact information. If you would like Steve grew up in Highland Park, A memorial service for Mr.to see who he we attended are and what we sell please go to www. where Armstrong Dennis Russell Hammock, 57thetrailerguys.com EOE. Elementary School, Highland year old Bonham resident, was Park Junior and Highland Park
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2x3.5 The City of Trenton will be selling three individual commercial use buildings located at 213, 215, and 217 N Pearl St. There will be a public viewing of the property January 23 and 24th 2020 from 8am to 3pm, and all applications are due January 31, 2020 by 5pm. The properties will be sold by a bid process. Bids can be sent to PO Box 44, Trenton TX 75490 or dropped off at 216 Hamilton Ave, Trenton TX, only sealed bids will be accepted we will not accept email or fax bids. In order for the bid to be considered (and the sale completed), the commercial buildings will have to be brought up to 2009 International Building codes. In addition, the purchaser must install and operate a business at the completion of remodel. There will be a maximum of 12 months to complete contruction. The awarding process will be determined by the following requirements: 1. Pre-approval letter from a financial lender. 2. Type of business and potential sales tax revenue. 3. Owner Location 4. Length of time for the project to be competed. 5. The amount of employees that will be employed at the businesses. All Sealed bids can be sent to PO Box 44, Trenton TX 75490. If there are any questions please call 903-989-2237.
Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Fannin Central Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and has information for select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons age 65 or older. This includes information about the following programs. • Property Tax Exemptions for Disabled Veterans - The law provides partial exemptions for any property owned by disabled veterans or surviving spouses and surviving children of deceased disabled veterans. Another partial exemption is for homesteads donated to disabled veterans by charitable organizations at no cost or not more than 50 percent of the good faith estimate of the homestead’s market value to the disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. The exemption amount is determined according to percentage of service-connected disability. The law also provides a 100 percent homestead exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans and their surviving spouses and surviving spouses of U.S. armed service members killed in action. • Property Tax Exemptions – Non-profit organizations that meet statutory requirements may seek property tax exemptions and must apply to their county appraisal district by a specific date. Businesses that receive tax abatements granted by taxing units; ship inventory out of Texas that may be eligible for the freeport exemption; store certain goods in transit in warehouses that are moved within 175 days; construct, install or acquire pollution control property; own and operate energy storage systems; convert landfill-generated gas; or store offshore drilling equipment while not in use may also be eligible for statutory exemptions. • Rendering Taxable Property - If a business owns tangible personal property that is used to produce income, the business
must file a rendition with its local county appraisal district by a specified date. Personal property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming. • Appraisal Notices – Normally, taxpayers receive a notice of appraised value from the appropriate local county appraisal district. The city, county, school districts and other local taxing units will use the appraisal district’s value to set property taxes for the coming year. • Property Taxpayer Remedies – This Comptroller publication explains in detail how to protest a property appraisal, what issues the county appraisal review board (ARB) can consider and what to expect during a protest hearing. The publication also discusses the options of taking a taxpayer’s case to district court, the State Office of Administrative Hearings or binding arbitration if the taxpayer is dissatisfied with the outcome of the ARB hearing. • Homestead Exemptions – A homestead is generally defined as the home and land used as the owner’s principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. A homestead exemption reduces the appraised value of the home and, as a result, lowers property taxes. Applications are submitted to the appropriate local county appraisal district. • Productivity Appraisal – Property owners who use land for timberland production, agricultural purposes or wildlife management can be granted property tax relief on their land. They may apply to their local county appraisal district for an agricultural appraisal which may result in a lower appraisal of the land based on production, versus market value. • Residence Homestead Tax Deferral - Texas homeowners may postpone paying the currently delinquent property taxes due on the appreciating value of their homes by filing a tax deferral affidavit at their local county
PARTS AND SERVICE ADVISOR/MANAGER The Trailer Guys, one of the nations top trailer dealers is looking to hire a person to help grow our fast paced parts and service department. The qualified candidate will need a working knowledge of service scheduling and writing and have a good knowledge of trailer parts and accessories. The qualified candidate must be able to multitask and have stellar follow up skills. We have a reputation for being one of the top trailer parts and service departments in the country with customers from coast to coast so being dependable, personable, and customer oriented is a must. If you are the right person for this challenge please send your resume to sales@thetrailerguys.com or text it to 903.989.5000 attention Sean Huffman. We will set appointments for all interviews so please make sure we have all your contact information. Salary will be commensurate with experience. If you would like to see who we are and what we do go to www.thetrailerguys.com EOE.
2x3.5 EMPLOYMENT The Trailer Guys, one of the top trailer dealers in the nation, is looking to hire a new salesperson to add to our crew. Trailer sales experience is not a requirement. We will train the right person. We are looking to hire a person who has integrity, energy, and a great work ethic and attitude. We are looking for someone who can be a great ambassador for our company both at work and away. The ability to speak English and Spanish is a great plus. First year sales representatives will make between $40,000 and $50,000.00 with most of that guaranteed. 401K also available after 90 days. If you are looking to be part of a great team and are ready for a new career please send your resume to sales@ thetrailerguys.com you can text your resume to 903.989.5000 attention Sean Huffman. We will set appointments for all interviews so please make sure to include all your contact information. If you would like to see who we are and what we sell please go to www. thetrailerguys.com EOE.
appraisal district. This tax relief allows homeowners to pay the property taxes on 105 percent of the preceding year’s appraised value of their homestead, plus the taxes on any new improvements to the homestead. The remaining taxes are postponed, but not cancelled, with interest accruing at 8 percent per year. • Property Tax Deferral for Persons Age 65 or Older or Disabled or Disabled Veteran Homeowners – Texans who are age 65 or older or disabled, as defined by law, or who qualify for a disabled veteran exemption may postpone paying current and delinquent property taxes on their homes by signing a tax deferral affidavit. Once the affidavit is on file, taxes are deferred, but not cancelled, as long as the owner continues to own and live in the home. Interest continues to accrue at 5 percent per year on the unpaid taxes. You may obtain a deferral affidavit at the appraisal district. • Notice of Availability of Electronic Communication – two tax code provisions exist regarding electronic communications. First, is Tax Code Section 1.085 which applies to appraisal districts located in counties with a population of more than 200,000 or that have authorized electronic communications, and that have implemented a system that allows such communications, chief appraisers and ARBs may communicate electronically through email or other media with property owners or their designated representatives. Written agreements are required for notices and other documents to be delivered electronically instead of mailing. Electronic communication for the purpose of delivering notices, applications, and other documents is authorized only if the Chief Appraiser and property owner or designated representative agree under that law to communication in an electronic format. At this time, the Fannin Central Appraisal District has opted not to use electronic communication for the purpose of receiving or delivering any notice, application, or other documents required or permitted by the Property Tax Code under Section 1.085. Second, is Tax Code Section 1.086 that went into effect January 1, 2020 and applies only to owners of residential property that occupy the property as their principle residence. This is not available to any other type of property i.e. agricultural, commercial, industrial, business personal property etc. Owners may request electronic delivery of notices (delivery by email) rather than the postal service. The Request for Electronic Delivery form can be found on our website @ www.fannincad.org. Once requested and verified, the appraisal district will no longer mail notices to owners that request delivery of notices under this section. Other provisions apply. Please see our website for details. For the purposes of Section 1.085, this shall serve as notification that the Fannin Central Appraisal District shall rely on any method of delivery authorized by the Property Tax Code for any notice, application, rendition, or any other document required or permitted by the Property Tax Code except for delivery by electronic format. • Protesting Property Appraisal The Trailer Guys, one of the Values – Property owners who is looking to hiredisa person to disagree with the appraisal parts of and trict’s appraisal theirservice propertydepartmen will need working for local taxes or for aany other knowle andadversely writing and have a good action that affects them mayand protest their propertyThe qualifi accessories. value to the appraisal district’s to multitask and have stellar ARB. a reputation for being one o For more information about service departments in the these programs, contact FancoastDistrict to coast nin Centralfrom Appraisal at so being and orcustomer oriented is a 903-583-8701 online at www. person for this challenge ple fannincad.org. Information is sales@thetrailerguys.com also available on the Comptroller’s Property Tax Sean Assistance attention Huffman. W Division’sall website at comptrolinterviews so please ma ler.texas.gov/taxes/propertycontact information. Salary tax/. experience. If you would lik
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