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By Tracy R. Mesler MONTAGUE – When it comes to the pay policies at the Montague County Jail, commis- sioner’s court is becoming like the line from the old song, “Second verse same as the first.” And such repetition may start costing the Sherriff’s Department chunks of its budg- et for the remainder of this year. Thursday the court heard a request from former jailer Kimberly Rosales seeking to be paid for 72 hours of holiday time she accumulated while working for the county between April 2006 and Nov. 18, 2007. She is the third former employee of Sheriff W.E. “Bill” Keating to seek compensation after termination. Former SO secretary Michelle Duke of Nocona was paid $8,198.04 in accrued com- pensatory m and vacation time. And former Jail Sgt. Bill Johnson of Nocona was paid $1,546.80 for unpaid holiday time. The court determined he was due the compensation because the department did not follow the written policy. Fourteen of the 15 days for which Johnson sought compen- sation fell on his day off, and by policy should have been paid during the next pay period but were not. Ms. Rosales told commis- sioners, when asked, that she waited to file her claim waiting to see what would happen with former Deputy Sheriff Donald Morgan’s claim for almost $20,000 in unpaid hours worked as K-9 officer; as well as to see how the claims by Mrs. Duke and Johnson were handled. In the interim, she attempted to work it out with Chief Jailer Harry Bittlinger and finally with the Federal Wage & Hour Board, only to learn her allotted time to file a claim had passed. Mrs. Rosales told Pct. 4 Comm. Tommie Sappington that she knew the county’s poli- cy was “use it or lose it” when it came to holiday compensation. But, she said, during a staff meeting, “We were told that we could not use it because of the shortage of employees.” When asked who told her that, she replied, “Harry Bittlinger.” Additionally, Bittlinger told the employees the holiday time would be converted to comp time. County Auditor Jennifer Taylor told the court that in examining Johnson’s time cards she saw evidence of such holi- day to comp time conversions. The way Mrs. Rosales’ time cards were filled out, Sappington commented to the court, “there’s no way to know” whether the eight hours was for comp time, vacation time, holi- day or sick leave. And without knowing that, they do not know if Mrs. Rosales as has already been paid or not for some or all of the holidays. When asked to look at partic- ular information on certain dates, Mrs. Rosales commented “I have no idea what that is. I didn’t write it or scratch it out.” Sappington then called for the court to get County Attorney Jeb McNew involved “to inves- tigate the part about you guys Please See “Jailer” Page 3 Serving Montague County Since 1906 Copyright 2008 Thursday, June 5, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 1 Seventy-five Cents Ten Pages Students receive their dimplomas as one chapter closes . . . Page 1 Vocalists, pianist earn ratings at state solo contests . . . Page 1 Public Swimming Pool opens, schedules, fees set. . . . Page 2 Founded 1858 Day Hi Lo Rain May 28 77 67 2.46 May 29 89 68 -- May 30 88 72 -- May 31 89 71 -- June 1 90 71 -- June 2 90 73 -- June 3 91 74 -- 24 Hour period ending at 7 a.m. Offical recording site at Nocona Hills Tot Rain 2008 12.93 Tot. Rain June 0.00 Through Jun. 2007 32.78 Through Jun. 2006 17.37 AREA WEATHER “A few adult volunteers would be nice,” commented Nocona Scoutmaster Bill Crowe as he prepares for Saturday’s Free Youth Fishing Derby to be held at Benton Park on Lake Nocona. The Scout Troop has acquired a number of donated rods and reels and combined it with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s Fish Free Day” – the first Saturday of June – to gave area children a great opportunity to have some fun at the lake and learn to fish. The event will be held at Benton Park on Lake Nocona. Benton Park is located on the northwest shores of the lake just off FM 2953. The derby is being held as part of Montague County’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. The purpose of the event is to introduce children to sport fish- ing and the responsibility of car- ing for our natural resources. A short talk on the subject will be conducted prior to award pre- sentations. The derby is also designed to encourage families to partici- pate together in outdoor activi- ties as part of National Kid Fishing month. The event is open to the pub- lic. All area youth ages 15 & under are invited to participate. The derby is a catch and release event, however photographs are encouraged. A fishing license is not required for the fishing derby. Any other day than the first Saturday in June, and any adults fishing must have a valid Texas freshwater fishing license to fish. But this one day, Saturday, June 7th, anyone can fish – license or no license. Bring your own rods and reels! If you don’t have one, organ- izers will loan you one at no charge, exclaimed Scoutmaster Bill Crowe, as a number of rods and reels have been donated to help promote fishing. A driver’s license will be required to borrow a rod. Bait will be provided, or you can bring your own. All partici- pants will be fishing from the shore. Check in and registration begins at 7 a.m. Participants may practice fishing from 7.a.m. – 8 a.m. Derby fishing begins at 8 a.m. A light lunch (hot dog, cold drink and chips) will be provid- ed to each registered participant beginning at 11a.m. Families are encouraged to bring water and snacks for consumption during the derby. Derby prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place for “Big Fish”, ”Little Fish” and “Most Fish” in three age groups. The three age groups are Group 1 youth ages 6 and below, Group 2 youth 7-11 and Group 3 youth ages 12-15. For more information, check out the website: http:/fishno- cona.tripod.com, or contact Crowe at 825-3351. Participants are encouraged to preregister to help speed the registration process that morn- ing. Get your boots polished, your jeans starched, and your hat creased, because the 56th Annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo is just around the corner. Nocona Boy Scout Troop 108 invites you to the Chisholm Trail Arena on June 13th and 14th at 8 pm Friday and Saturday night. The scouts would love to feed you dinner and assist in your enjoyment of this UPRA sanctioned event produced by Big L Rodeo Company. This is the major fund raiser for Troop 108’s scouting activities. This year we have moved the event up a few weeks, and we expect cooler and more com- fortable Texas weather. The annual event kicks off Friday night at 7:30 with mutton’ bustin’ for the beginner cow- boys and cowgirls. The young buckaroos can check in at the arena before 7:15 to enter. After the mutton’ bustin’, we will roll right into the welcome and the grand entry. The pivots will be set by the Glory Riders mounted mission team. You can expect to be impressed with the all white horse group. Other exciting events include saddle bronc, calf roping, barrel racing, bareback riding, ranch bronc, team roping, and the fan favorite bull riding. Extra events that require crowd participation include calf scramble, and the humorous donkey race. The weekend is definitely not over there. Saturday afternoon, the streets of downtown Nocona will be filled with eager children Please See “Rodeo” Page 3 Nocona High School music students went three for three at the State UIL Solo and Ensemble Contests held at Texas State University in San Marcos on May 24 & 25. Freshman Cody Thomas, son of Danny and Brenda Thomas, earned a I and a gold medal for his choral solo. Sophomore Allison Payne, daughter of David and Jerri Payne, received a II and a silver medal on her choral solo. And Brooklyn Fatheree earned a III on her piano solo. Mrs. Donna Caldwell, ele- mentary choral teacher, took the three students to the state con- tests. State Contestants Brooklyn Fathree, left, Cody Thomas, center, and Allison Payne earned awards at the State Solo & Ensemble Contests last week. A one, and a two, and a three State medals come to NHS musicans I know I graduated! Surely my diploma’s in there! NISD Superintendent found herself working through a stack of dimplomas to find Courtney Duncan’s as there was ‘a momentary pause inthe action’ while the administrator found the misplaced sheepskin so Past Board President Pat Keck could present it Friday night. The miscue was taken in stride as Miss Duncan’s reaction entertained the packed audience. Centerpiece Construction Brick masons spent Tuesday mounting the cast stone emblem for the Nocona Volunteer Fire Department on the new Fire Hall which is nearing completion. Kids fish free Scout Troop hosting event for area children at Lake Nocona Saturday Rodeo time here! Second verse same as first Jailers not allowed to take holidays
Transcript of Second verse same as first - The Portal to Texas History
By Tracy R. MeslerMONTAGUE – When it
comes to the pay policies at theMontague County Jail, commis-sioner’s court is becoming likethe line from the old song,“Second verse same as thefirst.”
And such repetition may startcosting the Sherriff’sDepartment chunks of its budg-et for the remainder of this year.
Thursday the court heard arequest from former jailerKimberly Rosales seeking to bepaid for 72 hours of holidaytime she accumulated whileworking for the county betweenApril 2006 and Nov. 18, 2007.
She is the third formeremployee of Sheriff W.E. “Bill”Keating to seek compensationafter termination.
Former SO secretaryMichelle Duke of Nocona waspaid $8,198.04 in accrued com-pensatory m and vacation time.
And former Jail Sgt. Bill
Johnson of Nocona was paid$1,546.80 for unpaid holidaytime. The court determined hewas due the compensationbecause the department did notfollow the written policy.Fourteen of the 15 days forwhich Johnson sought compen-sation fell on his day off, and bypolicy should have been paidduring the next pay period butwere not.
Ms. Rosales told commis-sioners, when asked, that shewaited to file her claim waitingto see what would happen withformer Deputy Sheriff DonaldMorgan’s claim for almost$20,000 in unpaid hours workedas K-9 officer; as well as to seehow the claims by Mrs. Dukeand Johnson were handled.
In the interim, she attempted
to work it out with Chief JailerHarry Bittlinger and finally withthe Federal Wage & HourBoard, only to learn her allottedtime to file a claim had passed.
Mrs. Rosales told Pct. 4Comm. Tommie Sappingtonthat she knew the county’s poli-cy was “use it or lose it” when itcame to holiday compensation.
But, she said, during a staffmeeting, “We were told that wecould not use it because of theshortage of employees.” Whenasked who told her that, shereplied, “Harry Bittlinger.”Additionally, Bittlinger told theemployees the holiday timewould be converted to comptime.
County Auditor JenniferTaylor told the court that inexamining Johnson’s time cards
she saw evidence of such holi-day to comp time conversions.
The way Mrs. Rosales’ timecards were filled out,Sappington commented to thecourt, “there’s no way to know”whether the eight hours was forcomp time, vacation time, holi-day or sick leave. And withoutknowing that, they do not knowif Mrs. Rosales as has alreadybeen paid or not for some or allof the holidays.
When asked to look at partic-ular information on certaindates, Mrs. Rosales commented“I have no idea what that is. Ididn’t write it or scratch it out.”
Sappington then called forthe court to get County AttorneyJeb McNew involved “to inves-tigate the part about you guys
Please See “Jailer” Page 3
�������������Serving Montague County Since 1906 Copyright 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 1 Seventy-five Cents Ten Pages
Students receive their
dimplomas as one
chapter closes
. . . Page 1
Vocalists, pianist earn
ratings at state solo
contests
. . . Page 1
Public Swimming Pool
opens, schedules, fees
set.
. . . Page 2
Founded 1858
Day Hi Lo Rain
May 28 77 67 2.46
May 29 89 68 --
May 30 88 72 --
May 31 89 71 --
June 1 90 71 --
June 2 90 73 --
June 3 91 74 --24 Hour period ending at 7 a.m.
Offical recording site at Nocona Hills
Tot Rain 2008 12.93
Tot. Rain June 0.00
Through Jun. 2007 32.78
Through Jun. 2006 17.37
AREA WEATHER
“A few adult volunteerswould be nice,” commentedNocona Scoutmaster Bill Croweas he prepares for Saturday’sFree Youth Fishing Derby to beheld at Benton Park on LakeNocona.
The Scout Troop hasacquired a number of donatedrods and reels and combined itwith the Texas Parks & WildlifeDepartment’s Fish Free Day” –the first Saturday of June – togave area children a greatopportunity to have some fun atthe lake and learn to fish.
The event will be held atBenton Park on Lake Nocona.Benton Park is located on thenorthwest shores of the lake justoff FM 2953.
The derby is being held aspart of Montague County’sSesquicentennial Celebration.
The purpose of the event is tointroduce children to sport fish-ing and the responsibility of car-ing for our natural resources. Ashort talk on the subject will beconducted prior to award pre-sentations.
The derby is also designed toencourage families to partici-pate together in outdoor activi-ties as part of National KidFishing month.
The event is open to the pub-lic. All area youth ages 15 &under are invited to participate.The derby is a catch and releaseevent, however photographs areencouraged.
A fishing license is notrequired for the fishing derby.Any other day than the firstSaturday in June, and any adultsfishing must have a valid Texas
freshwater fishing license tofish. But this one day, Saturday,June 7th, anyone can fish –license or no license.
Bring your own rods andreels!
If you don’t have one, organ-izers will loan you one at nocharge, exclaimed ScoutmasterBill Crowe, as a number of rodsand reels have been donated tohelp promote fishing.
A driver’s license will berequired to borrow a rod.
Bait will be provided, or youcan bring your own. All partici-pants will be fishing from theshore.
Check in and registrationbegins at 7 a.m. Participantsmay practice fishing from 7.a.m.– 8 a.m. Derby fishing begins at8 a.m.
A light lunch (hot dog, colddrink and chips) will be provid-ed to each registered participantbeginning at 11a.m. Familiesare encouraged to bring waterand snacks for consumptionduring the derby.
Derby prizes will be awardedfor first, second and third placefor “Big Fish”, ”Little Fish” and“Most Fish” in three agegroups. The three age groups areGroup 1 youth ages 6 andbelow, Group 2 youth 7-11 andGroup 3 youth ages 12-15.
For more information, checkout the website: http:/fishno-cona.tripod.com, or contactCrowe at 825-3351.
Participants are encouragedto preregister to help speed theregistration process that morn-ing.
Get your boots polished,your jeans starched, and yourhat creased, because the 56thAnnual Chisholm Trail Rodeo isjust around the corner.
Nocona Boy Scout Troop108 invites you to the ChisholmTrail Arena on June 13th and14th at 8 pm Friday andSaturday night. The scoutswould love to feed you dinnerand assist in your enjoyment ofthis UPRA sanctioned eventproduced by Big L RodeoCompany. This is the majorfund raiser for Troop 108’sscouting activities.
This year we have moved theevent up a few weeks, and weexpect cooler and more com-fortable Texas weather. Theannual event kicks off Fridaynight at 7:30 with mutton’bustin’ for the beginner cow-
boys and cowgirls. The youngbuckaroos can check in at thearena before 7:15 to enter.
After the mutton’ bustin’, wewill roll right into the welcomeand the grand entry. The pivotswill be set by the Glory Ridersmounted mission team. You canexpect to be impressed with theall white horse group. Otherexciting events include saddlebronc, calf roping, barrel racing,bareback riding, ranch bronc,team roping, and the fan favoritebull riding.
Extra events that requirecrowd participation include calfscramble, and the humorousdonkey race.
The weekend is definitely notover there. Saturday afternoon,the streets of downtown Noconawill be filled with eager children
Please See “Rodeo” Page 3
Nocona High School musicstudents went three for three atthe State UIL Solo andEnsemble Contests held atTexas State University in SanMarcos on May 24 & 25.
Freshman Cody Thomas, sonof Danny and Brenda Thomas,earned a I and a gold medal forhis choral solo.
Sophomore Allison Payne,daughter of David and JerriPayne, received a II and a silvermedal on her choral solo.
And Brooklyn Fathereeearned a III on her piano solo.
Mrs. Donna Caldwell, ele-mentary choral teacher, took thethree students to the state con-tests.
State ContestantsBrooklyn Fathree, left, Cody Thomas, center, and Allison Payne
earned awards at the State Solo & Ensemble Contests last week.
A one, and a two, and a threeState medals cometo NHS musicans
I know I graduated! Surely my diploma’s in there!
NISD Superintendent found herself working through a stack of dimplomas to find Courtney Duncan’s as there was ‘a
momentary pause inthe action’ while the administrator found the misplaced sheepskin so Past Board President Pat Keck
could present it Friday night. The miscue was taken in stride as Miss Duncan’s reaction entertained the packed audience.
Centerpiece ConstructionBrick masons spent Tuesday mounting the cast stone emblem
for the Nocona Volunteer Fire Department on the new Fire Hall
which is nearing completion.
Kids fish freeScout Troop hosting
event for area childrenat Lake Nocona Saturday
Rodeo time here!
Second verse same as firstJailers not allowed to take holidays
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Community CalendarThursday, June 5, 20086:30-7:30 a.m. -- First Baptist Churfh Family Life Center open for those
wanting to exercise.11:45 a.m. -- Chamber of Commerce Lunch ‘N Learn, “Daniel Montague”
founder of Montague County, The Carpenter’s Shop SeniorCitizens Center.
12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.Friday, June 6, 2008All Day -- Highweay 82/287 Corridor 321 Mile Garage Sale.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.Saturday, June 7, 2008All Day -- All Day -- Highway 82/287 Corridor 321 Mile Garage
Sale.All Day -- Robert Gillespia Memorial Golf Tournament, Indian Oaks Golf
Course.7 a.m. -- Troop 108’s Free Children’s Fishing Tournment, Weldon Robb
(Jaycee) Park, Lake Nocona.8 a.m.-12 Noon --City Trash Rolloff open, South Sewer Plant, get permits
at City Hall/Nocona Police Department.10:30 a.m. -- Belcherville Reunion, Nocona Church of Christ Annex. Lunch
served at noon.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.2-5 p.m. -- Western Swing Jamboree, The Carpenter’s Shop Senior
Citizens Center.7 p.m. -1 a.m. -- Western Swing Dance, The Carpenter’s Shop Senior
Citizens Center.7 p.m. -- Montague County Child Welfare Board Ranch Rodeo, Saint Jo
Rodeo Arena.7 p.m. -- Spanish Fort “Pickin’ & Grinnin’, Old Spanish Fort Baptist
ChurchSunday, June 8, 200810:30 a.m. -- Shady Grove Church 110th Celebration services followed by
lunchon in fellowship hall.2 p.m. -- Montague County Child Welfare Board Ranch Rodeo, Saint Jo
Rodeo Arena.Monday, June 9, 2008Noon -- The Carpenter’s Shop Senior Citizens Center Board meeting,
The Carpenter’s Shop.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.6:30 a.m. -- Basketball at First Baptist Church Family Life Center.Tuesday, June 10, 20086:30-7:30 a.m. -- First Baptist Churfh Family Life Center open for those
wanting to exercise.9 a.m. -- Keen Nocona Beautiful meeting, The Carpenter’s Shop Senior
Citizens Center.Noon -- Nocona Rotary Club, Rotary Hall.12 noon-5 p.m. -- Red Crosds Blood Drive, The Carpenter’s Shop Senior
Citizens Center.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.4:55-6:50 p.m. -- Nocona T.O.P.S. chapter, Nocona Carpenter’s Shop.5:30 p.m. -- Nocona City Council meeting, City Hall.Wednesday, June 11, 2008Noon -- Nocona Lions Club, Nocona Community Center.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.5 p.m. -- North Montague County Water Supply District Board meeting,
Nocona City Hall.Thursday, June 12, 20086:30-7:30 a.m. -- First Baptist Churfh Family Life Center open for those
wanting to exercise.9 a.m. -- Montague County Commissioners Court, County Courthouse.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.Friday, June 13, 200812:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.7:30 p.m. -- Mutton Bustin’ at 56th Annual Chisholm Trail Round-up
Rodeo, Nocona Rodeo Arean; Rodeo begins at 8 p.m.; dancefollows Rodeo featuring “Tin Rivers Band”.
Saturday, June 14, 20088 a.m.-12 Noon --City Trash Rolloff open, South Sewer Plant, get permits
at City Hall/Nocona Police Department.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.3:30 p.m. -- 56th Annual Chisholm Trail Round-Up Rodeo Parade,
downtown Nocona.4 p.m. -- Stoneburg-Goldburg Reunion, Goldburg High School cafeteria.
Dinner at 6 p.m.7:30 p.m. -- Mutton Bustin’ at 56th Annual Chisholm Trail Round-up
Rodeo, Nocona Rodeo Arean; Rodeo begins at 8 p.m.Sunday, June 15, 2008Monday, June 16, 20086:30 a.m. -- Basketball at First Baptist Church Family Life Center.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.7:30 p.m. -- Nocona School Board meeting, Board Meeting Room, 220
Clay St.Tuesday, June 17, 20086:30-7:30 a.m. -- First Baptist Churfh Family Life Center open for those
wanting to exercise.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.4:45-6:50 p.m. -- Nocona T.O.P.S. chapter, Nocona Carpenter’s Shop.Wednesday, June 18, 2008Noon -- Nocona Lions Club, Nocona Community Center.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.Thursday, June 19, 200206:30-7:30 a.m. -- First Baptist Churfh Family Life Center open for those
wanting to exercise.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.Friday, June 6, 200812:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.Saturday, June 21, 20088 a.m.-12 Noon --City Trash Rolloff open, South Sewer Plant, get permits
at City Hall/Nocona Police Department.12:30-6 p.m. -- Nocona Swimming Pool Open, 825-6920.
Sound Off, Readers
BILL ADAMS RETURNS
CARPENTERSSHOP
BENEFIT300 Boston St.,Nocona, Tx
SATURDAY - JUNE 07, 2008
Jam Session 2pm-5pmDance 7pm-Midnight
Please join in the fun, foodand Music at the
CARPENTERS SHOP
Sound off:The Nocona Indian Booster
Club held its end of year athlet-ic banquet last month andawarded four $500 collegescholarships to two male andtwo female Indian athletes.
But that is not the only bene-fit athletes of Nocona HighSchool have seen this year fromthe Booster Club.
Over the past school year theBooster Club has donated theirtime and spirit to raise moneyfor our students. Every time acoach attended a meeting witha wish list, the Booster Clubwas more than willing to fulfilltheir requests.
Football is not the only sportthat has benefitted from dona-tions. All sports have receivedwhatever has been asked for.
For those of you who are notmembers of the Booster Club,football concessions raised themajority of the money usedthrough out the year. Theseconcession stands do not comewithout the hard work of mem-bers and long hours of standingover a fire cooking hamburgersand hotdogs as well as makingendless nachos, Frito pies andbags of popcorn and sellingcandy and drinks.
Volleyball concessionssometimes are going on at thesame time as football, and thencomes basketball and powerlifting and then track.
In between all of this thereare volleyball and basketballtournaments and track andpower lifting meets to work andby season’s end softball andbaseball have started up.
I have been a member of theNocona Indian Booster Clubfor six years and secretary forfour of those years, and it ishard work, but it is well worthit. I am proud of all of our ath-letes and they represent Noconawith hard work and a winningattitude. The Booster Club isproud to help them in any waywe can, and we work our tailsoff so we are able to do that.
Here is a list of what theBooster Club contributed justthis year:
Cross Country – wind suits.Football – Uniforms, hel-
mets, charter bus for playoffgame, computer software thatcan be used in all sports.
Volleyball – Ball carts, char-ter bus for playoffs, motelrooms during playoffs.
Newspaper ads for playoffteams.
Basketball – Uniforms forboys and girl’s teams, shoot-around machine, bench chairsfor both High School andMiddle School Gyms.
Track – High jump stan-dards, new mats and hurdles.
Cheerleaders – New mascotcostume.
Baseball and softball —field improvements and newuniforms last year.
Bought new plaques to begiven out at the sports banquet.
As you can see, all sportsteam benefit from the hardwork of the 100 of moreBooster Club members. Thenew sports season will be hereas early as August with two adays starting and both footballand volleyball teams gearing upfor another winning season.
Join the Booster Club andhelp show these talented menand women that we appreciateall of their hard work and dedi-cation and are proud to be anIndian fan.
Tricia StewartA proud mother of two
Nocona Indian athletes andBooster Club member.
Letters-As I sit here listening to how
the prices of gas has gone up, Ibelieve it’s really and truly“time for a change.”
Our nation needs to get backto having vehicles that don’tdepend on oil and gas. Insteadwe need vehicles like the BuickElectra of years gone by.
At home you leave the vehi-cle plugged in and when you’reready to go, unplug it and godo your shopping. Think abouta: golf cart” – no gas required!
Who said you must have avehicle!
There was a time whenmany citizens walked to work.Most people lived in the townwhere their job was at.
Today it’s nothing unusualto see a person have a job 50 or60 miles away from home. Ifyou wanta work in Lubbock,why don’t you move therethen?
When I was in school, veryfew students had cars. Even theteachers lived close by andwalked to work!
If our government wouldquit worrying about othernation’s needs and just help ourown here at home I believe wecould do better. What if westop buying “foreign made:”vehicles and bought only thesethat are “made in the USA”?The money would stay here andnot go elsewhere.
The same can be said ofother items. Buy those “Madein the USA” and keep our owncitizens at work in our nation.
What if more towns “gener-ated their own electricity”?Then instead of a row of metersto put coins in, what if thesewere power outlets so you canleave your vehicles chargingwhile you go shopping!
This power could be gener-ated by the town’s own trash! –Trash Burning Generator!
We need to leave othernations alone and come hometo help our own here in theUnited States of America.
Wanta feed some people?Then help feed these in ourown nation. Chances are there’ssome in your own neighbor-hood if you’ll take time andlook around a bit.
Feeding foreigners ought tobe the last thing you’d want todo. We have children andadults going hungry right herein Texas and New Mexico.Feed them before you feedthose in Africa and Asia for achange.
Remember – these in ournation will some day serve outnation one way or another.
Richard A. ThomasP.S. – The next time you
wanta go to the DQ, why notuse your riding mower and savegas? Or use a golf cart so youcan take your lady along with
Tracks ‘n tracings . . .
Support their support of youBy Tracy R. Mesler
“No good deed goes unpun-ished.” – Clare Booth Luce(1903-1987)
It appears that often-citedquotation applies to our NoconaChamber of Commerce.
In case you had noticed, theChamber Board has reallypicked up the pace the last sev-eral years becoming more andmore pro-active in local events,activities and opportunities toboost retail sales and communi-ty spirits.
This year the Chamber hasjoined communities fromSeymour to Texarkana in pro-moting the “321 Mile GarageSale” along U.S. Highways 287and 82.
To underwrite the advertis-ing and promotional expenses,the Chamber has asked thatthose taking advantage of theGarage Sale opportunity andhosting a sale pay a $10 fee tohave their sale literally be “puton the map” – the free mapshowing participating sales andplaced where visitors fromNocona can find participatingsales.
Now everyone likes to savea dollar or two. But you wouldthink folks who are pleased atthe opportunity the chamber isproviding for them would kickin a little bit of their profits tohelp underwrite the expenses.
But Nooooo!It seems not only are a num-
ber of folks not going to helpthe chamber break even on thisevent, there are some localorganizations who also are tootight-fisted to help with theproject.
That’s a shame, really,because the chamber cannotcontinue to promote and adver-tise projects and activities at a
loss. You as a homeowner, orbusinessman, cannot stay inbusiness doing that, and neithercan the chamber.
So, if you’re going to have agarage sale this weekend, thencontribute your $10 as well sothe Chamber Board can justifydoing the same thing next year.
^ ^ ^ ^ ^Once again, folks attending
high school graduation wantingto hear their loved one’s orfriend’s name called out on thatevery special day had that“moment” marred as thosearound them cannot do thesame by bringing and failing tocontrol small children to theevent.
Nocona does not have “anideal” location to hold gradua-tion. So making the best of thesituation, the administrationand board have chosen to holdgraduation in the ElementarySchool Gymnasium. But gymsare notorious for pooracoustics, although that gym’sacoustics is better than most.
But its not good when smallchildren are talking, crying,jabbering and running aroundbumping chairs and otherwisemaking noise.
And despite the fact thatsigns were posted around thegym and a notice was printed inthe commencement program,some adults continue to be dis-courteous to everyone else byeither bringing children whoare small to be able to sit stilland quiet for an hour, or failingto control those who are oldenough to follow instructions.
That’s sad. This was a spe-cial day for these families, andto some extent those insensitiveadults ruined it for the rest.
^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Harry Simpson of S&SElectric won the Do-It-BestShopping Giveaway drawing atScott-Morris Hardware on June2 for $1,000 in merchandise.
His “Honey Do list” just gota little longer, chuckled storeowner John Morris.
Harry and his wife were veryexcited and ready to shop.
Morris said that Scott-Morrisis delighted to provide one of itscustomers with this opportunity.
“Everyone has a few extrathings to do this time of year,and we’re glad that Harry willbe able to choose whatever toolshe wants to get the job done. Wethank all those who entered thegiveaway for their participation.
Simpson wins Do It Best$1,000 store give-away
Pool’s Open!
May 26-30All Menus Subject to Change
Mon. – Baked ham, sweetpotatoes, seasoned hominy, hotroll, bread pudding, low fatmilk.
Tues. – Steak and onions,mashed potatoes, okra, bread,cake and low fat milk.
Wed. – Lemon pepper chick-en, rice, broccoli, rolls, cobbler,low fat milk.
Thurs. – Pizza, tossed salad,garlic brad, fruit salad, cookies,low fat milk.
Fri. – Chicken nuggets, corncasserole, salad, brad, apple-sauce, low fat milk.
Meals on Wheels
By Tracy R. MeslerCall it cooperative gover-
nance as the city and the schooldistrict are working together forsolutions to two issues of publicinterest.
School officials have beenwrestling with two issues thatalso impact the city – what to doabout water run-off around thesecondary campus, and a per-sistent problem with a smallcrack in the bottom of the PublicSwimming Pool.
Mayor Robert Fenoglio andCity Manager Lynn Henleyhave been working with Supt.,Vickie Gearheart to find a solu-tion to the ground water infil-trating into the bottom of thepool.
This spring they haveattempted a couple of solutionsand may have hit upon one thatwill resolve that problem.Mayor Fenoglio has superviseda couple of efforts, one of whichwas unsuccessful and one theythink may have solved the prob-lem.
The larger, more costly prob-lem for the school district is tohow to get the water away fromthe south end of the MiddleSchool and the east end of theHigh School.
During hard rains, waterbacks up in the driveways,jumps the curb and flows underthe front doors to the Middle
School and the Middle SchoolGymnasium.
At the same type, hydrostaticpressure is causing groundwater to seek relief by forcingits way through cracks andcrevices in the foundation of theeast wing of the high schoolleading to a variety of problemsfrom stained walls, dirt, moldand mildew.
Plans to renovate the track atJack Crain Stadium have beenput on hold until the water issueis resolved since much of thewater is diverted around, orunder, portions of the track andfootball field.
City Manager Lynn Henleymay have found some of theanswers to Nocona ISD’s waterproblems.
While looking for some otherdocuments, Henley stumbledupon an engineering report,commissioned by the city in themid 1990s, relating to drainageat the high school and middleschool campuses.
As he took a break fromscraping out the drainage ditchthat runs between the parkinglots along the west side of thesecondary campus, Henleyexplained that study appears topoint the way to a couple ofsolutions to ‘getting the waterout of here’ and down stream,away from the buildings.
It also includes recommenda-tions on how to get the wateraway from the east end the
building.“I turned that report over to
Vicki, and maybe that will helpthem,” Henley said.
In the interim, the city bor-rowed Saint Jo’s Gradall, andHenley was busy Mondayremoving the silt and grass thathad begun to choke down thedrainage ditch. The dirt and silthad covered up the drainagepipes emptying the front drive-way at the Middle School andblocked more than half thedrainage pipes at the south(upstream end) of the drainageditch.
While that in an of itselfwon’t solve all of the run-offissues around the MiddleSchool, Henley said, keepingthe drainage ditch clear of grassand other greenery will helpimprove the flow of water whenit drains off buildings, streetsand parking lots.
Continued from Page 1gunning for the candy thrownthere way. The parade will startat 4pm from the First BaptistChurch parking lot then goaround through downtown Claystreet. Pre parade activities willbe held downtown with theKid’s Parade at 3:30 p.m. onlyon Clay Street near theDowntown Park.
Parade entries are now open,please contact StephenyWomack at 940-841-2310 orWanda Wood at 940-825-3526.We are also welcoming vendorsto set up downtown and at thearena.
Following the parade; therodeo will again start at 7:30p.m. with the mutton’ bustin’.After the rodeo please plan tostick around and enjoy the enter-tainment provided by Tin RiversBand. The rodeo would love forthe fans to take advantage of thistwo steppin’ opportunity.
This event is supported byseveral local businesses andindividuals. The presentation ofwestern heritage would not bepossible without their continuedsupport. The 56th AnnualChisholm Trail Rodeo is filledwith history and stories fromlate citizens of this community;it is a group effort to ensure thatthe heritage of this event is notlost. Advertising opportunitiesare always available, and wewould be happy to share thesponsorship packet with anyonewho is interested in prolongingthe legacy of an event 56 yearsin the making.
For more information aboutsponsoring the rodeo or theparade you can call (940) 872-0733 or (940) 841-2310.
Continued from Page 1being promised comp time forholidays. It also concerns mewhen management won’t letyou take the holidays (off).”
Sappington asked Mrs.Rosales’ request be tabled soMcNew can look into it and sothe court can determine “abouthow responsible we are to letyou take holidays.” He assuredher it was not being “sweptunder the rug,” but the courtneeded to try and find someclear information before makinga decision.
Sappington said the apparentpractice of “altering time slipsafter they are signed is serious.”
Pct. 2 Comm. Jerry Clementof Bowie observed the courtneeds to clear off the accumulat-ed comp time in the departmentand get the holidays “straight-ened up.”
Because the county isrequired to keep the jail staffedandkeep its doors opened,Sappington noted the commis-sioner’s court cannot continueits policy of taking money out ofthe jail salary line up to coverthese unbudgeted expenses.
Since the jail is under thesupervision of Sheriff Keating,
the commissioner proposed thecounty freeze all hiring in theSheriff’s Department and us thefunds saved to cover the grow-ing comp, vacation and holidayexpenses coming from the jailbecause of the comp.
Apparently Sappington feltthe best time to start doing thatwas right then. He pointed out
the sheriff fired a deputy sheriffon Thursday leaving one salaryslot open.
None of the commissionersobjected to the concept, butbecause that item was not on theagenda, formally freezing theposition will have to be actedupon at a later meeting of thecourt.
Thursday, June 5, 2008, The Nocona News, Page 3
Deadlinesfor all News
& Advertising5 p.m.
Mondays
In spirit of cooperation . . .
CIty Manager Lynn Henley cleans out the storm drain that slices through the parking lots on
the west side of the secondary campus -- a cooperative effort between the city and the school.
City’s find may be crucialto school drainage issues
Rodeo
Jailer seeks her holiday pay
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A college degree is not a sign
that one is a finished product
but an indication a person is
prepared for life.
-Reverend Edward A. Malloy
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STONEBURG — TheStoneburg-Goldburg Reunionwill be held June 14 in theSchool Cafeteria at StoneburgHigh School. The reunion willbe from 4 p.m. until whenever.There will be entertainmentfrom 4 to 5:30 p.m.
A short meeting will be heldand then the dinner will beserved at 6 p.m.
Sandwich fixings and all thetrimmings will be furnished.
So, if you graduated, taught,worked at the school, or if youjust attended school there for awhile, we want you to come andvisit with everyone. We alwayshave a good time. If you knowsomeone who hasn’t received acard from the organizers, tellthem about it. We need correctaddresses, too.
See ya’ll there!For more information call
Joe and Paula (Turner) Hensleyat 872-1960 or Denna (Cowley)Lynch at 940-964-2362.
Mary Lou McCandlessFORESTBUG — Funeral
Services for Mary LouMcCandless were held at 3 p.m.Saturday, May 31, 2008, at theForestburg Methodist Church.Rev Larry Coleman and Rev.Sam Campbell officiated. Burialwas in Perryman Cemetery inForestburg. Services weredirected by McCoy FuneralHome of Saint Jo. Mary Loudied at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday ather residence.
Born Aug. 29, 1936, inDecatur to Virgil Dalton Loydand Myrtle Via RosenbergLoyd, she married Cecil DaleMcCandless on Aug. 1, 1953, inMontague. They made their lifelong home in Forestburg.
Known to most as “Granny,”Mary Lou had many jobs suchas wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, factory seamstress,truck driver, café owner andoperator, school bus driver,cook in the school cafeteria,score keeper at basketballgames, assisted with the “BigM” Rodeo Company with herhusband until his death in 1996,and keeping books for the JimBowie Rodeo for the past eightyears. She retired from cookingat the Forestburg School in2003.
Mary Lou had many friendsand acquaintances, along withher extended family, and will bemissed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her daugh-ter: Brenda McCandless LivelyGordon and husband William(Dusty) of Forestburg; brothers,Gene Grundy and wife Renee ofDecatur
Virgil (Sonny) Loyd andwife Margie of Decatur; sisters,Mildred Cauthen and husbandWeldon of Decatur, MarthaLindsey and husband Jack ofOklahoma City, Alice Lawsonand husband Butch of RunawayBay and Kay Davis and husbandJames of Slidell; six grandchil-dren, Ralph Hale, Dina Brown,Jamie Lively and wife Angie,Dale Lively and wife Jamie,Pamela Gordon Ray and hus-band Jay Don (Cat) and William(DJ) Gordon; seven great-grandchildren, Michael Smith,Keisha Richards, DonavanCrabtree, Tristen Hill, AlieBrewer, Koda Paige, KobynLane Ray; and everal nieces,nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death byher husband of 43 years, CecilDale McCandless, her parents,Virgil and Myrtle Loyd, a sister,Melba Schroeder and a brotherJ.T. Loyd.
Charles BowenSAINT JO — Funeral servic-
es for Charles Hugh Bowen, age75 of Saint Jo were held at 2p.m. Friday, May 30,2008, atthe McCoy Funeral Chapel inSaint Jo. Burial was in McGradyCemetery. C.E. Cole officiated.Services were directed byMcCoy Funeral Home. Hughdied 7:38 p.m. Tuesday, May 28in Nocona.
Born Aug. 6, 1932, inMontague County, Hugh wasthe son of Luke and SusanHarvey Bowen. He was raisedin the Peabody area where heattended elementary school. Hethen attended high school inSaint Jo. He entered the US
Army on 19 February 1953 andwas discharged on 16 February1955, then being transferred toreserve service.
Hugh was a Baptist and real-ly enjoyed people. He lovedgoing to the Dairy Queen, theRattlesnake Round-up inWaurika , Oklahoma and play-ing dominos.
Hugh is survived by a broth-er Carl and wife Onnie Bowenof Azle, Texas.
He was preceded in death by:parents, Luke and SusanBowen, sisters, EvelynLittleton, Shirley Dericksweiler,Ramia Gillaspie and FloyFlannigan and brothers, Dale,Meb, Elwood and MarvinBowen.
Pallbearers were: JohnnyMaxwell, John Maxwell, BurtonWells, Edwin Neu, DudleySparkman and RonDericksweiler.
Billie DennisonSAINT JO — Funeral
Services for Billie JacksonDennison, 81 of Saint Jo wereheld at 10 a.m. Wednesday,June 4, 2008, at the McCoyFuneral Chapel in Saint Jo. RevSam Campbell officiated. Burialwas in Mountain Park Cemeteryin Saint Jo. Services weredirected by McCoy FuneralHome. Billie Died at 8:46 a.m.Sunday, June 1, at her home.
Born Oct. 2, 1926, in theHardy- Forestburg area inMontague County, Billie attend-ed school in Hardy, Forestburg,and Saint Jo. She was raised ona farm in the Hardy- Forestburgarea. She married James “Jim”Dennison in Gainesville onFebruary 19, 1952. They lived
most of their married lives in theSaint Jo area.
Billie was of the Methodistfaith. She was mostly a home-maker, but, had worked at somedifferent jobs includingMuenster Memorial Hospitaland the Nursing Home of SaintJo. She really enjoyed sewing,crocheting, embroidery, makingpaper dolls and doll clothes,baking, and caring for her fami-ly, she was known for her excel-lent sewing ability and hersuperb hot rolls. She enjoyedvisiting the ill and elderly at thehospital and nursing homes. Shewas a family oriented lady and afriend to many and will bemissed by all who knew her.
Survivors include: her sons,James A. Dennison, Jr.,. ofLindsay, and Billy I “Brad”Dennison of Saint Jo; 10 grand-children ; 16 great-grandchil-dren and 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters: ZeldaSwartfager of Inwood, W.Vir.,Lillie Lemons of Nocona, BettyRoberts of Waurika, Okla., andJackie Ridinger of Dean.
She was preceded in death byher husband: Jim Dennison onApril 22, 1997; a daughter,Charlotte Brewer; and her par-ents, Bailey and Ollie LandersJackson.
Pallbearers were: Bo Wade,James Dennison, III, BennyBrewer, Eddie Joe Reeves,Luther Miller, and Bob Roberts.
James YorkFuneral services for World
War II Army veteran JamesAlbert York, 86, were held at 11a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008, atthe Abundant Life Church. Rev.Rod Messer officiated. Burialfollowed at Spanish FortCemetery under the direction ofJerry Woods Funeral Home.
York was born Aug. 30,1921, in Waurika, Okla., the sonof James Sylas and Mattie BellYork. He married the formerPauline Patton on May 16,1953, in Midland, and he diedMay 29 in Nocona.
A farmer, York was a mem-ber of the Abundant LifeChurch.
Survivors include: his wife,Pauline York of Spanish Fort;daughters, Karen Burks ofWichita Falls, Lynn Cantu ofNocona; sons, David York Sr.of Nocona, John York of Terral,Okla., Michael York of
Gainesville, James Dale York ofNocona and Robert Gayle Yorkof Gainesville; 17 grandchildrenand 15 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were KyleBaldwin, Bryan Newton, RustyNewton, Samuel York, DavidYork Jr. and Joshua Burks.
The family suggests memori-als be made to the charity ofyour choice.
Annie ClepperGraveside services for Annie
Ruth Clepper, 80, of Nocona,were held at 1 p.m. Monday,June 2, 2008, at GrandviewCemetery in Grandview, Texas.Rev. Jack McBride officiated.Services were under the direc-tion of Jerry Woods FuneralHome.
Annie was born April 16,1928, in Grandview the daugh-ter of Jasper Claude and FlossieMyrtle (Roane) Taylor. Shemarried Hubert Yancey Clepperin 1969 in Weatherboard. Hepreceded her in death in 1985.She passed away May 29 inNocona.
Annie was a homemaker anda member of the Church of God.
Survivors include: a daugh-ter, Linda Morrow of Duncan,Okla.; sons Larry Whitfield ofNocona, Dwain Whitfield ofValley View and BillyWhitfield of Valley View; twobrothers, Horace Taylor of RioVista and Lester Taylor ofWaxahachie; five grandchil-dren; and seven great-grandchil-dren.
The family suggests memori-als be made to the Alzheimer’sAssociation.
Obituaries
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Bethel Baptist Church310 7th St. - 825-3577
Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.Evening Service ............ 6 p.m.
Nueva Vida Bautista609 Montague - 825-3924
Bible Study ................. 10 a.m.Worship Service ......... 11 a.m.
Bible Baptist Temple700 E. Willow - 825-4940
Sunday School ............ 10 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.
Bible Way MissionCherry & Henrietta Sts.
Sunday School ............ 10 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.Evening Service ............ 7 p.m.
Central Christian Church310 Cooke St. - 825-3794
Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.
Abundant Life Church7th at Pecan Sts. - 825-6549
Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Worship Service ......... 11 a.m.Evangelic Service ......... 6 p.m.
Your Local Places of WorshipFirst Presbyterian Church
406 11th St. - 825-4168Sunday School ......... 9:30 a.m.Worship Service .... 10:30 a.m.
St. Joseph's Catholic109 Denison - 825-6331
July Mass ............... 10:30 a.m.August Mass .... 4:30 p.m. Sat.
Church of Christ311 Cooke - 825-3136
Bible School ............ 9:30 a.m.Morning Assm. ...... 10:30 a.m.Evening Assm. .............. 6 p.m.Wednesday Assm. ......... 7 p.m.
Jean's Men's Bible Class105 Main St. - 825-3432
Sunday Morning ...... 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church801 Lindsay, Bowie - 872-1886Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship .. 10:45 a.m.
Northside LandmarkMissionary Baptist Church
Corner of Grayson & MimosaSunday School ............ 10 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.Evening Worship .....6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church511 Cooke St. - 825-3885
Early Service ............ 8:30 a.m.Sunday School ......... 9:30 a.m.Worship Service .... 10:45 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.Wednesday Service ..6:30 p.m.
Illinois Bend ChurchSunday School ............ 10 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.Wednesday Service ....... 7 p.m.
Shady Grove Nondenomina-tional Church
Worship Service ......... 11 a.m.
First Assembly of GodWest Pine Street - 825-4742
Sunday School ......... 9:30 a.m.Morning Worship .. 10:30 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.
United Methodist Church202 Grayson - 825-3785
Sunday Worship....... 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.
Christ Community Church200 Cooke St. - 825-3791
Saturday Worship ......... 6 p.m.Sunday Worship.......... 10 a.m.Wednesday Study ......... 6 p.m.
Walnut Street Baptist Church700 W. Walnut 0 825-4012
Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship .. 10:45 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.
Church of the Nazarene300 E. Elm St. - 825-6031
Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship .. 10:45 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.
Shepherd of theHills Baptist ChurchFM 1956 at FM 3301
Sunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Church ................... 10:55 a.m.Evening ....................6:30 p.m.
Nocona HillsCommunity Church
Sunday Service ........ 9:30 a.m.
United Methodist ChurchMontague
Worship Service ........... 9 a.m.Sunday School ............ 10 a.m.
First Baptist of MontagueSunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.
Montague Holiness ChurchSunday School ......... 9:45 a.m.Worship Service ......... 11 a.m.Sunday Evening .......6:30 p.m.
Bonita Baptist ChurchSunday School ............ 10 a.m.Worship Service ......... 11 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.
Ringgold Baptist ChurchSunday School ............ 10 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.
Ringgold Methodist ChurchSunday School ....... 10:30 a.m.Morning Service ......... 11 a.m.
Valley View Baptist ChurchFM 103 North of Nocona
966-3318Sunday School ............ 10 a.m.Morning Worship ....... 11 a.m.Evening Worship .......... 6 p.m.
Church of the BrethrenMolsbee Chapel Rd. - 825-
4580Sunday School ....... 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship .. 11:05 a.m.Evening Worship .....6:00 p.m.Wednesday...............6:00 p.m.
Thank the Following Merchants for Providing This Schedule of Worship Services
NoconaFiner Foods
400 W. Hwy. 82
NoconaAthletic Goods
Walnut & Baylor
Gibbs Drug216 Clay Street
NoconaNursing Home
306 Carolyn Rd.
Legend Bank115 Clay St.
Member F.D.I.C.
Shady Grove Community
Church
Worship Service ............ 11 a.m.
10.00
C ARDS OF THANKS
The family of Faye H. Arnold wishes to
thank the staff at the Nocona General Hospital,
Dr. Len Dingler and his staff for their wonderful
care. We also wish to thank the Nocona commu-
nity for their many years of friendship and sup-
port!
Wednesday Service ............ 6:00 p.m.
Shady Grove Church willcelebrate its 110 years with aHomecoming Celebration.
Rv. Ben Wiseman, pastor,and the church invite the com-munity to join in the celebration.
Services will begin at 10:30a.m. Sunday, June 8th, and spe-cial music will be provided byDr. Terry Sanders, HannahHudson and Teresa Lemons.
A covered dish luncheon willfollow the service in the fellow-ship hall.
FREE BIBLE STUDY!* Correspondence (by mail)
* Personal (your home or office or mine)
* Call: Don @ 867-1608* Call: Austin @ 366-4663
300 Cooke St. -- 825-3794
Stoneburg reunion set for June 14
Shady Grove has110th on Sunday
SAINT JO — Memorial Daywas a huge success the NationalRanch Cutting HorseAssociation competition held atthe Circle G Ranch outside ofSaint Jo.
Over 200 people attended thecutting, sorting and XtremeRace. They came from all overTexas and some from theDakotas, Carolinas, Florida,Oklahoma and Colorado. Mostcamped in their horse trailers,and the rest filled up motelsfrom Nocona to Gainesville.
The visitors were in awe ofthe beauty of Montague County,and many will come back.
After talking to those fromareas currently providing assis-
tance to their local law enforce-ment agencies through mountedsearch and rescue groups,George and Evelyn Gregorywould like to form a MontagueCounty Sheriff’s Posse.
Prospective members wouldbe trained in CPR and searchand rescue techniques in orderto assist law enforcement inlocating missing persons andsimple tasks such as dealingwith loose livestock.
The group could also partici-pate in local parades and cele-brations and generally promoteMontague County through theNorth Texas area.
Interested individuals shouldcontact George at 940-531-2332or Evelyn at 940-366-0300.
They will arrange an initialformation meeting in the nearfuture.
Thursday, June 5, 2008, The Nocona News, Page 5
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At North Texas Medical Center, our team of physicians and healthcare professionals have one goal: a healthy community. It is the patient to whom our partnership is dedicated, and it is caring for our neighbors and friends that keeps us committed to providing the quality healthcare you demand.
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On New Year’s Day 2006, Montague County veterinarian Sharon Gaston was injured while attempting to rescue horses from a massive grass fire.
She received a brain injury, leaving her in a coma for two months. One month after regaining consciousness, she began intensive therapy, which continues today.
The therapists associated with NTMC Home Health and Therapy Services work with Sharon in innovative ways in an effort to return her to the life and career she knows so well.
Sharon is improving, but still struggles with the problems common to the type of injury she incurred.
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Phone (940) 665-1751
For a list of services available through North Texas Medical Center and North Texas Medical Center
Home Health, call (940) 612-8373 or visit our website,www.ntmconline.net
Below: Montague County veterinarian Sharon Gaston, with NTMC speech therapist Carol Lutz.
Real people. Real well.Right here.
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They Are Back!!Insulated plastic glasses in a newdesign. Available in three colors.
Get them while you can.
DAVISJewelry & Gifts
209 Clay Street825-3873
Wedding Gift Displays:Rechea Fenoglioand Kristin Miller
Keep Nocona Beautiful willhold a meeting at 9 a.m.Tuesday, June 10 at TheCarpenter’s Shop, NoconaSenior Citizens Center, 400Boston Street.
Discussion of the “Welcometo Nocona” marker will be themain topic, along with a reporton this year’s “Great AmericanCleanup”.
All members and formermembers are urged to attend andeveryone is invited to attend.008-2009 membership fees arenow due, and will remain at $5for individuals; $10 for family;$10 up for business; and $100for sponsors. Church and orga-nizations membership is $20.
Membership fees will beused for the marker, except fornecessary expenses.
June 9-13Mon. – 9-10 a.m., Exercise;
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bridge,Dominoes, Puzzles.
Tues. – 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,Bridge, Dominoes, Puzzles; 12noon-2:30 p.m., Game Chickenfoot; 4:50-6:50 p.m., T.O.P.S.
Wed. – 9-10 a.m., Exercise;10 a.m.-12 noon, Dominoes,Puzzles.
Thurs. – 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,Bridge, Dominoes, Puzzles.
Fri. – 9-10 a.m., Exercise; 10a.m.-12 noon, Dominoes,Puzzles.
Mon.-Fri. – 9 a.m.-12 noon,pool table available, 18 yearsand older to use.
Carpenter’s Shop
Kid‘s get ready!!! Yourparade time approaches and it isall about you and your creativi-ty. We will be holding a paradefor ages 10 and under on June14 @ 3:30 in conjunction withthe activities at the downtownpark during the NoconaChisholm Trail Roundup week-end. The theme for the parade isWestern Heritage of Yesteryear,and remember we are celebrat-ing our 150th Birthday as aCounty.
Kid’s Parade Rules andPrizes: Sponsored by NoconaRodeo Committee
1. Child will be judged inonly one category, please
2. Entries will be taken at theDowntown Park @ 3:00. Makesure you sign up so your childcan be judged. Line up will be at3:15.
3. All participants willreceive a bag of goodies.
4. Kid’s parade will start @3:30 and be finished in plenty oftime for the float parade.
5. We will have 1st and 2ndplaces in each category and ineach age group.
Age Divisions: 5 and Under 6 through 10
Categories:Description of each category:Wagon Decorating Contest ~
Decorate a wagon and child willpull it in the kid’s parade.
Posse Riders ~ Decorate
your Bicycle or Tricycle (no 4-wheelers) and child will ride inthe kid’s parade
Cutest Couple Contest ~ thiswill consist of 1 child and 1 ani-mal judged as a pair. The ani-mal must be on a leash and safefor child to handle on their own.The child could possibly ridetheir pet, but must be safe forchild and other children and ani-mals. They will lead or ride ani-mal in the kid’s parade.
Criteria for judging andawarding prizes:
1. Appropriateness to paradetheme
2. Appearance and Creativity
Parents will need to pick uptheir child(ren) immediatelyafter the kid’s parade at theDowntown Park. The paraderoute will start at the DowntownPark and go one block North onClay Street and they will turnaround and come back to theDowntown Park for parent pick-up. The results and awards willbe announced before the floatparade at the announcer area onClay Street.
Kids’ Parade partof rodeo action
Rodeo DressingsCHamber of Commerce Director Kim Morris holds a banner as
Nocona puts its best western duds on in anticipation of the 56th
Annual Chisholm Trail Rodeo June 13-14.
Beautiful groupmeets Tuesday
Xtreme Trail ride triggersidea of Sheriff ’s Posse
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A fool’s brain digests philoso-
phy into folly, science into
superstition, and art into
pedantry. Hence University
education.
-George Bernard Shaw
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WICHITA FALLS — TheKemp Center for the Arts islooking for artists to participatein their 3rd Annual Mystery ArtParty which will be held onOctober 10, 2008.
This event features an exhib-it of 8 x 10 pieces of art createdand donated by artists and soldby silent auction. In past years,over a hundred pieces of art hasbeen exhibited and sold as abenefit for the Kemp Center
Artists of all levels of expert-ise are invited to submit an 8 x10 painting or piece of art workthat will be shown in this exhib-it. All submitted artwork will beon exhibit in the NorthLightGallery from September 25through October 10. On October10, the public will be given achance to bid on the artworkduring the Mystery ArtParty. Only when the art hasbeen sold, will the buyer findout who created the piece.
All interested artists maypick up an 8 x 10 canvas free ofcharge at the KempCenter. These canvases will beframed by the center for theevent.
For more information, pleasecall the Kemp Center for theArts at 767-2787.
216 Clay St. 825-3226
Gibbs Drug
604 E. Hwy. 82 825-3313
901 E. Hwy. 82 825-3326
NoconaAthleticGoods
U.S. Hwy. 287 - Bowie1800-333-9661
KYLE REYNOLDS
113 COOKE ST.
NOCONA, TX 76255
(940) 825-6069
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NoconaFiner Foods
101 W. Hwy. 82 825-6094
115 Clay St. 825-3361
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301 E. Hwy. 82 825-3301
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NoconaMedicalClinic
90 Park Rd. 825-3333
100 W. Hwy. 82 825-3843
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& Real Estate
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June 4
Nocona Youth League -- Next Week’s Schedulewww.noconayouthleague.com
June 5
Little League Boys
Major Boys (11-12)
Minor Boys (9-10)
Girls Machine Pitch
T-Ball
Field 1 - 6 p.m.
Pirates vs. Mets
Field 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Thunder vs. Pink Panthers
6 p.m.
Marlins vs. Red Sox
7 p.m.
Rangers vs. Athletics
Field 2 - 6 p.m.
Tigers vs. Red Sox
Boys Machine Pitch
6 p.m.
Astros vs. Orioles
June 9
June 10
June 6
Little League Boys
Major Boys (11-12)
Minor Boys (9-10)
Girls Machine Pitch
T-Ball
Field 1 - 6 p.m.
Rangers vs. Cardinals
6 p.m.
Heat vs. Thunder
7 p.m.
Bandits vs. Rockhounds
6 p.m.
Giants vs. Indians
Field 2 - 6 p.m.
Athletics vs. Rockies
Softball
Field 4 - 6 p.m.
Rockhounds vs. Thunder
Filed 4 - 7 p.m.
Rockhounds vs. Riptide
W L
Rangers 5 1
Mets 3 2
Pirates 2 4
Cardinals 2 5
Last Week’s Results
Cardinals 10 - Rangers 5
Rangers 6 - Mets 5
MAJOR BOYS
NOCONA YOUTH
LEAGUE STANDINGS
W L T
Red Sox 4 0 0
Athletes 4 2 0
Rockies 1 4 1
Tigers 1 4 1
Last Week’s Results
Athletics 12 - Rockies 2
Red Sox 6 - Athletics 3
MINOR BOYS
W L
Riptide 5 0
Thunder 3 3
Rockhounds 1 3
Heat 1 4
Last Week’s Results
Riptide 10 - Heat 9
Thunder 17 - Rockhounds 14
SOFTBALL
W L
Heat 5 1 0
Thunder 3 2 1
Rockhounds 3 3 0
Pink Panthers 2 3 1
Bandits 0 4 2
Last Week’s Results
Heat 13 - Pink Panthers 3
Thunder 5 - Rockhounds 4
Heat 9 - Pink Panthers 2
GIRLS MACHINE PITCH
W L
Astros 4 1
Marlins 3 1
Braves 2 2
Mets 1 3
Orioles 0 3
Last Week’s Results
BOYS MACHINE PITCH
2008 Nocona Lady IndianBasketball Camp
Check One (Camp is based on camper’s grade level next fall)___ 1st, 2nd, 3rd (8:00-9:00) -- $25.00 -- elementary gym___ 4th, 5th,. 6th (10:00-12:00) -- $40.00 -- high school gym___ 7th, 8th, 9th (1:00-3:00) -- $40.00 -- high school gym
Camper’s Name ________________________________________
Home Address _________________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________________
Home Phone # ________________________________________
T-Shirt Sizes (adult sizes)
______ Small ______ Medium ______ Large _______ Youth Med.
Return this form by Registration Deadline of June 13, 2008, to:Joe Pete Albert, 229 Hillcrest Dr., Nocona, TX 76255
phone 940-825-6028
Assumption of Risk/Relase of LiabilityIt is understood that Nocona High School does not provide medicalinsurance covering injuries of any nature incurred during the 2008Nocona Girls Baksebtall Camps. The signee releases the school, itsagents, successors, assigns, officiers and employees from any and allclaims, demand and causes of action whatsoever in nay way resultingfrom participating on the basketball camp. All participants should becovered by their own insurance.
Parents Signature __________________________________________
Softball
Little League Boys
Major Boys (11-12)
Minor Boys (9-10)
Boys Machine Pitch
T-Ball
Field 1 - 6 p.m.
Rangers vs. Mets
6 p.m.
Braves vs. Orioles
7 p.m.
Mets vs. Marlinss
6 p.m.
Red Sox vs. Rangers
Field 2 - 6 p.m.
Red Sox vs. Tigers
Softball
Field 4 - 6 p.m.
Heat vs. Rockhounds
Little League Boys
Major Boys (11-12)
Minor Boys (9-10)
Field 1 - 6 p.m.
Mets vs. Pirates
Field 2 - 6 p.m.
Red Sox vs. Tockies
Boys Machine Pitch
T-Ball
6 p.m.
Orioles vs. Marlins
6 p.m.
Marlins vs. Indians
7 p.m.
Athletics vs. Giants
Softball
Field 4 - 6 p.m.
Thunder vs. Riptide
Golf for KidsFree SeminarRules & Etiquette
of Golf5 p.m.MondayJune 9th
Indian OaksGolf Course
Every Tuesday night, theycome. Young and old, theycome. Fit and fat, they come.Athletic and atrophied, theycome.
From Nocona, from Bowie,from Saint Jo, from Forestburg,even from Oklahoma, theycome.
They come for recreation.They come for exercise.They come for camaraderie.They come for the love of the
game.They come…for basketball. Since the First Baptist
Church’s Family Life Centeropened in January of 2005,open-gym, pick-up basketballhas been a constant activity.There have been nights onwhich the gym was packed with
nearly 30 people – 10 on thecourt and many more waitingfor their turn to run and shoot.And then there have been thoselonely evenings on which a soli-tary “gym rat” spent an hourworking on free throws.
But every Tuesday night, thelights have been on and thedoors open.
“It runs in cycles,” says FirstBaptist’s Minister of FamilyLife, Eric Adcock. “For a whilewe’ll have a lot of guys, andthen it lightens up a bit. But it’salways good competition and aneasy way to get a sweat going.”
Many of the high school var-sity and JV players show up, asdo a good number of older for-mer athletes.
“There’s a spot for anyone
who wants to play, regardless ofskill level,” says Adcock. “Youjust have to get out there andtry.”
But even more than the gameitself, Adcock says there is ben-efit in the relationships built onthe court.
“Basketball gets peopletogether who would never setfoot in a church service. But ithelps us get to know one anoth-er and trust one another. Wedevelop friendships, and maybe,somewhere down the road whenone of those guys needs some-thing, they’ll remember that thefolks down at the church careabout them,” he said.
Through the summer months,the gym will open up onTuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. and
will stay open for as long aspeople want to stay and play
Also, the gym is open onMonday and Thursday morn-ings at 6:30-7:30 a.m. for thosewho want to get an early work-out before work.
There is no cost or fee.
They come for basketballFBC Family Life Center popular
Tag, You’re Out!NoconaYouth League is entering the last two weeks of its season as teams in five different leagues compete for the title of 2008
Champions! Barring rain-outs champions should be crowned by the end of next week.
WICHITA FALLS — TheWeeks Park Ladies met for theirannual two week HandicapTournament at Hawkridge onMay 27th and June 3rd.
Following are the results.First Place: Marie JonesSecond Place: Anne KringPutts: Linda Dowdy and
Skeet Hart.
Weeks Park Ladiesplay Hawkridge
Kemp Center for the Arts
Calling all area artists
SAINT JO — Quilt lovers,quilters and quilt owners arehereby invited to get ready tocelebrate 150 years of pioneerspirit at the July 4 Trades Dayon the Square, Saint Jo, in theirown tradition!
The quilt exhibition will behung in The Saint Jo Chamberof Commerce Building from 9a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will fea-ture pioneer family quilts, withall categories welcome
Please begin now to selectquilts you would like to show. Ifyou have a family quilt story toshare, sign in to reserve a timeto have it audio or video tapedas an oral history. Organizerswill be on hand to hang quilts onThursday from 4 to 6 p.m. andon July Fourth from 7:30 until8:30 a.m. Quilts should bepicked up from 2:30 until 3:30p.m., unless other arrangementsare made.
Quilt judging will be by peo-ple’s choice, and a “Viewers’Choice” ribbon will be given.All participants will be recog-nized. The exhibition will beunder the direction of WandaGreene, a Forestburg residentwho will be assisted by mem-bers of Saint Jo’s Century Club.
Sandy Owens, of Montague,will be on hand to work withQuilt Story participants. Thereis no charge to show your quiltor tell your story. The show isan official event of TheMontague County
Sesquicentennial Celebrationand is sponsored by the Saint JoHistorical Preservation Society
Questions should beaddressed to the Saint Jo
Historical Preservation Society,P.O. Box 501, Saint Jo, TX76265, or call 940-995-9447any Monday throughWednesday.
This year, Nocona againjoined with thousands of othercommunities across the countryfor the “Great AmericanCleanup” sponsored by KeepAmerica Beautiful from March1 through May 31 each year toclean and beautify our nation.
This was the 5th time KeepNocona Beautiful (KNB) hastaken part in the event, andthanks are due to everyone whohelped in so many ways to makeit a success.
Since 2003, KNB hasencouraged everyone to dosomething, large or small, to
clean and beautify the NorthMontague County area, includ-ing their own property. The freedisposal area was again mannedfor one week, while residentsfilled the 4 roll-offs furnishedby the City of Nocona and IESIwith over 10 tons of accumulat-ed “junk”. An additional ton ofused appliances and scrap metalwas hauled off for recycling bythe Puente family, who providethis service all year long.Useable items were set asideand offered free of charge tothose who needed the furniture,toys and other items people dis-carded.
Other efforts continue allyear long. Volunteers of all agescleaned waterways, parks andpublic areas in Nocona and atthe Lake, and residents plantedover a thousand trees, shrubsand flowers to continue thebeautification efforts and tokeep Nocona “Green”.
Nocona High School Seniorscontributed 200 hours of laborto clean up in and around thelibrary, senior center, ClayStreet flower beds and the rodeoarena, and other studentscleaned their campuses and thedowntown park.
Nocona Elementary Studentsraised money for the AnimalShelter by recycling aluminumcans, while The Carpenter’s
Shop recycled theirs to supportthe Meals On Wheels program.
Middle School students con-tinued to collect used cellphones to recycle and Box Topsfor Education to purchase need-ed school items.
Adopt A Highway groupscleaned their miles and individ-uals picked up trash alongstreets and highways all yearlong.
It doesn’t take but one personto litter, but it takes a lot to cleana town and area as large as ours.Keep Nocona Beautiful wouldlike to thank each and everyonewho helped!
Thursday, June 5, 2008, The Nocona News, Page 7
PER ARTICLE 5190.6 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ACT OF 1979, SECTION 4B
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
NOCONA MUNICIPAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (4B)
IS CONSIDERING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM
1. A grant project of up to $2,500 for the Keep Nocona
Beautiful Community Sign on the east side of Nocona.
A PUBLIC MEETING ON THIS PROJECT WILL BE
HELD
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008 AT 1 P.M.,
IN THE NOCONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUILDING
James Yohe, executive director, Nocona Economic
Development Corporations
940-825-3150 fax 940-825-5389
Serving You and Yours FirstWith state-of-the-art health
care and servicesThrough the use of our nuclear camera,
the Thallium Stress Test scans for cardiacperfusion along with imaging of the heart.This test shows how well blood is travel-
ing throughout the heart with the informa-tion sent, via computers, to specialists in
Wichita Fallas, Denton or Dallas.This test is good for determining if a
patient has any arterial blockage or if anyportion of the heart is not getting enough
blood.We at Nocona General Hospital offer thisadvanced testing so our patients have theconvenience of local services without hav-
ing to travel out of town.
100 Park Rd. - Nocona - 825-3235
Parking Lot Sale-- Saturday Only --
Ladies' $500 & $1000 TablesEarrings - $200
Mens' 50% Off - SelectedTobasco & Van Heusen
Shirts and SlacksHOBIE'S
E. Hwy. 82825-3914
The family of Lila Keck wouldlike to congratulate her forbeing recognized as BowieElementary's Teacher of theYear. We are so proud of thehard work you do and knowthe children of Bowie ISD arefortunate to have you!
We love you!Staley, Jim L., Darla,John, and Barbara
The Belcherville Reunionwill be held June 7th at theNocona Church of ChristAnnex.
Visitation will begin at 10:30a.m. followed by a catered bar-becue dinner at noon.
Old pictures, photo albums,scrape books and other memora-bilia from the old trail town willbe on display.
For more information contactDoris Rose Crenshaw at 825-6435 or Angenelle Henley at825-4761.
SAINT JO – Milano HatCompany has announced it willaward a Justin Hat to each mem-ber of the two 4-man winningteams at the Ranch Rodeo tobenefit the Montague CountyChild Welfare Board.
The Ranch Rodeo will beheld at the Saint Jo Riding ClubArena on Saturday June 7th at 7p.m. and Sunday, June 8th, at 2p.m.
Last year 21 teams participat-ed from ranches in Oklahomaand Texas. This year teams canenter by calling 995-2930 or995-3070. First State Banksponsors the rodeo, which ishosted by the Saint Jo RidingClub.
Tickets are $5 for adults andwill be on sale from Boardmembers and at the rodeo ticketoffice on both Saturday andSunday. Admission for childrenunder 12 is free.
The mortar boards go flying as the conclusion of the NHS School Song Friday night to conclude
the 2008 Commencement Exercises.
Mortar Board toss . . .
Belchervillitesreturn to visitthis Saturday
‘Thanks’ for helping usKeep Nocona Beautiful
Help celebrate county’s 150thwith quilt exhibition July 4th
Ranch teamsto recieveMilano Hatsthis weekend
BOWIE – A $100,000 giftfrom EOG Resources Inc.,demonstrates the strong com-mitment of prospective employ-ers to the success of the new Oil& Gas Production Technologyprogram set to begin acceptingstudents this fall at the BowieCampus of North Central TexasCollege.
Representatives of the com-pany, one of the largest inde-pendent and natural gas compa-nies in the United States, for-mally presented the gift to col-lege officials to cap a recent oiland gas industry seminar at theNCTC Bowie Campus.
The program featured severalindustry experts discussing thenature and significance of theBarnett Shale, one of the largestnatural gas fields in NorthAmerica and the largest in thestate of Texas.
Program speakers describedhow improved recovery tech-niques have facilitated substan-tially increased drilling activityin the region and said that pro-duction from wells is expectedto continue at a high level formany decades to come.
The keynote address wasdelivered by Dr. Ray Perryman,
internationally recognized econ-omist from Lubbock who hasconducted extensive studies ofthe impact of the Barnett Shale,particularly in regard to thethousands of new oil and gasindustry-related jobs it hasalready created and will contin-ue to create throughout NCTC’sservice area (Cooke, Denton,Montague).
It is in response to this enor-mous demand for trainedemployees that NCTC partneredwith regional oil and gas indus-try leaders, led by EnCana USA,Inc., to establish the college’snew Oil & Gas ProductionTechnology program that willbegin accepting students thisfall.
The program will be based inthe new wing at the NCTCBowie Campus designed forthat purpose and made possibleby the financial backing of theBowie 4B Sales TaxCorporation and the BowieEconomic DevelopmentCorporation, as well as EnCana.
Additional donations oftraining equipment and cash forscholarships has come fromindustry partners includingComplete Production Services,
Allied Production Solutions andEnergy Service Company ofBowie.
“And now comes this verysignificant gift from EOGResources, for which we areenormously grateful and whichdemonstrates the very real com-mitment by the industry to help-ing assure the success of ourprogram,” said Emily Klement,dean of the NCTC BowieCampus.
Klement, along with Dr.Eddie Hadlock, NCTC presi-dent, accepted the $100,000donation from EOG Resourcesrepresentatives Greg Thorntonand David Brunette.
“I think it’s very importantfor prospective students to notethat the development of our newoil and gas production technolo-gy production program, includ-ing both our facility and our cur-riculum, has been industry-dri-ven from the outset,” comment-ed Billy Giles, program coordi-nator.
“As our speakers heretonight have made clear, theindustry has changed drasticallyin recent years due to technolog-ical advances and related fac-tors” Giles added. “Employers
want to be sure that studentscoming out of our program areequipped with the knowledgeand skills needed to deal withthese changes. Meeting that
requirement will always be ourpriority.”
For additional informationabout the Oil & Gas ProductionTechnology program at NCTC,
contact Billy Giles at 940-872-4002, ext. 5219, or by email:[email protected].
THREE FAMILY GARAGE
SALE – 209 Wade Street,
Saturday 8-? 1-1tc
GARAGE SALE – Joan
Tettleton, 204 Bonham St.
Friday, June 6, 8-5. Saturday,
June 7, 8-? 1-1tp
BACKYARD SALE – 111
Wade St. Saturday, June 7, 7
a.m.-12 .m. (noon). Girls’ and
boys’ clothing, Sizes 0-8. Lots
of infant items. Men’s, ladies’
plus-size clothing, toys and lots
more. Cheap! 1-1tp
BIG SALE at Two Blondes
Antique Mall in the old Nocona
Boot building behind
Cavender’s Western Wear!
Vendor JH45 will have many
50% off items as well as 15% on
all other items. Many things will
be at Sidewalk Sale outside at
rock bottom prices. June 5-8.
Don’t miss out! 1-1tp
COIME TO TWO BLONDES
ANTIQUES and shop for bar-
gains with Vendor VF731. New,
antique, vintage and unique.
Make an offer on many items.
Don’t miss our sidewalk sale
June 5-8. 917 E. Hwy. 82. 1-1tp
YARD SALE – Saturday, June
1, at 102 N. Clark Street (north
of Hwy. 82). 1-1tp
GARAGE SALE – 510
Denison St., Friday and
Saturday. Furniture, antiques,
tools, children’s clothes, glass-
ware. 1-1tc
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE
SALE – Saturday only in Saint
Jo. Household items, plus size
clothing, books, tools, furniture,
etc. On map for Highway 82.
Sale or call for directions 995-
2021. 1-1tc
MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE
SALE – Baby clothes, house-
hold items, toys, misc. 803 Clay
St., Saturday 8-? 1-1tc
YARD SALE – 204 Wade St.,
Saturday 8-? 1-1tc
GARAGE SALE -- 310
Sherman; Saturday, June 7th, 8-
=? Christa Ulbig, toys, clothes,
children’s and adult; com-
forters, and misc. 1-1tc
RECEPTIONIST/SALESSERVICE Position availablefor growing company. Must bedependable, self motivated andhave good computer skills. Non-smoker preferred. Send resumeto P.O. Box 359, Nocona, TX76255, or applications beingaccepted at 1108 E. Hwy. 82,Nocona, Texas. 41-tfc
PEBA Oil is looking for wellservice operators with CDL,Blue Cross, Uniforms, Etc.Excellent pay. Big Xmas bonus,can hire hands. Send resume to400 Henry Grace Frwy, WichitaFalls, TX 76302, or fax 689-0501. 48-tfc
Personal Care Attendantneeded in Nocona, Texas for
pediatric case. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., 2
p.m.-7 p.m. Very rewardingjob. We offer vacation, bonusplan and 401 K. Must be ableto pass pre-employment drugscreen. Must have clean crim-
inal history, telephone andgood references. Please callCARE PARTNERS at 940-
322-1677. 51-2tc
NOCONA GENERALHOSPITAL
Is taking applications for a full-time Night LVN. Hours will be7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Apply inperson at 100 Park Rd., Nocona,Texas, or contact MargaretShackelford, ext. 109, or KarlaHoward, ext. 154, at 940-825-3235. 50-2tc
NOCONA GENERALHOSPITAL
Is taking applications for a full-time Night RN. Hours will be7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Apply inperson at 100 Park Rd., Nocona,Texas, or contact MargaretShackelford, ext. 109, or KarlaHoward, ext. 154, at 940-825-3235. 1-2tc
Lonesome Dove TransportsRapidly growing tank truck company is seeking
Experienced Vacuum Truck Drivers*Must have CDL *Tanker Endorzement
* Must be 25 Years+* Starting pay * $12/Hr for “experienced Vaccum Truck
Drivers”* Night Shift Differential Pay
*Health, Dental and Life Insurance Benefits* 90 Day Merit Review* ANnual Merit Review
* Paid Vacation After Annual ReviewCall or apply in person at:
4566 N. US Hwy. 287, Alvord, TX
940-626-8248 or 888-800-0950
Fence Pipe and Supplies2-3/8 -- 2-7/8 -- 3-1/2 -- 4/12 -- 5-1/2
Domed Caps + Springs All Types of SteelSquare and Rectangle Tubing C-Purlin
Round Bale Rings Cattle GuardsFeed Troughs Creepe Feeders
Trailer Parts and Supplies Authorized DewEZE Dealer
Flusche Enterprises, Inc.940-759-2203 Muenster, Texas
Hospitalization,
Life Insurance &
Medicare SupplementsCome By and Let Us Discuss
Coverages and PremiumsYou'll Be Glad You Did
Sewell- Uselton Ins.
210 Cooke St.
825-3224
Service Directory
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• Banners • Window Lettering• Car & Truck Graphics• Dimensional Lettering
• Magnetic, Metal & MDO Signs• Logos • Screen Print or
Custom Heat Press T-Shirts& Embroidery
Call Clinton, Renee, Eric or Kayla
940-872-9000 • FAX 940-872-9001
1500 E. Wise; Bowie, Texas
SEPTIC & BACKHOE
940-872-7635/940-825-3528• Dump Truck • Backhoe
• All Types Septic Systems• Site & Soil Evaluation
• Sand & Gravel• Certified& Licensed• Insured
REED
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Mike ReedPh. 940-825-3632Cell 940-872-0167* Licened & insured*Commercial & Residential* Drain Cleaning*Remodel Construction
M-37861
NOCONA HILLS AA meetsWednesday 8 p.m., Friday BigBook 7 p.m. Nocona HillsCommunity Church. 825-5115.
36-tfc
WE’RE STILL OPENWE’RE STILL HERE
Paul’s Bait ShopStill providing bait
24/7Nocona Lake Estates
825-3675
Miracles Happen NarcoticsAnonymous Group
101 Bois D’ArcNocona, Texas
Meeting times Tuesday 7 p.m.,Thursday 7 p.m. 6-tfc
MARY KAY COSMETICSPaula Woods, 411 E. Walnut,Phone 825-4400. 22-4tp
FOR SALE
Classified AdsTo Buy • Sell
or Trade •Classified Ads
$3.00 for the 1st 15 words15-cents ea. add'l word825-3201
To Buy * Sellor Trade
Classified Ads$3.50 for the 1st 15 words
15-cents ea. add’l word825-3201
J.P. Miller Custom Work940-825-4366940-841-1414Dump Truck • Dirt Work
Backhoe • Hauling
HELP WANTED
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* Energy Efficient
* Centeral Heat/Air
* Children's Play Area
* Fully Carpeted
* Off Street Parking
* Gas and Water Paid
* Mini Blinds
* Fully Equipped Laundry
ONE AND TWO BEDROOMS
RENT BASED ON INCOME
FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
SERVICES
TOWERY’S JUNK SERV-
ICE
Will haul hot water heaters,
iron, appliances, air condition-
ers, water coolers and more.
Call (940) 235-6734. 42-2tp
WE BUY JUNK CARS
Ross Wrecker Service
825-6202
42-tfc
UNFURNISHED RENTALS
— Extra Clean, Two
Bedrooms/One and Two Bath in
Nocona. No Smokers, No Pets,
No Drinkers. Call 940-872-
7650. 49-tfc
FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT — 2
Bedroom, 1 bath. 872-0538.
50-tfc
FOR SALE – 2001 Harley
Davidson Road King, $11,000.
Excellent condition. 825-4129
or 781-2159. 49-2tc
FOR SALE – 2005 Dodge
Heavy Duty diesel pickup. 825-
3530. 50-2tc
CARS
HELP WANTED
GARAGE SALES
FREE TO GOOD HOMEneutered male cat, declawed.Call 825-5146. 1-1tnc
PETS
PASTURE BOARDING need-ed for two geldings, in or closeto Nocona. 531-0079. 1-1tp
BOARDING
EOG gives $100K to NCTC Oil & Gas program
Major Gift to Oil & Gas ProgramRepresentatives of EOG Resources Inc., one of the country’s largest independent and natural gas
companies, presents a gift of $100,000 in support of the new Oil & Gas Production Technology
program at North Central Texas College. Presenting the gift are David Brunette, far left, and
Greg Thornton, second from right. Accepting are Emily Klement, dean of the NCTC Bowie
Campus where the new program will be based, and Dr. Eddie Hadlock, NCTC president.
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The real and lasting victories
are those of peace, and not of
war. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The foundation of every state
is the education of its youth.
-Diogenes Laertius
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Education is a method where-
by one acquires a higher grade
of prejudices.
-Laurence J. Peter
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The world is all gates, all
opportunities, strings of ten-
sion waiting to be struck.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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New Listing! Water Front Lot on Lake Nocona! Nocona Hills
subdivison. $60,000
2/2/2 car detached garage with office. Heavily wooded, fruit
trees + garden $ 79,900
Parkview Addition, on or ear Nocona Golf Course! Beautiful
wooded lots. 52 lots to choose from to build your dream home.
Also near the hospital. Prices range from $5,000 - $15,000
3 Water Front lots are ready for your new home! Scattered
Trees, Nocona Hills $80,000
4/2 very nice! MFG, one owner, corner lot, storage blg., split bed-
rooms, open concept, 1530 sq ft in Nocona Hills $55,000
Beautiful Wooded Rolling Hills- Approx. 247 acres between
Nocona and St Jo. Call for more details. $3450 per acre.
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Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living withparents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securingcustody of children under 18.
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NEW LISTING -- 3 BR, 2 bath house with 3 acres,trees, highway frontage, fertile soil, also has 2BR, 1bath trailer, both houses need considerable repair, 2miles east of Montague on s/s of SH59, $45,000.GREAT STARTER HOME! 1 story, 2 BR, 1 bath, kitchenwith refrigerator & stove, den, detached laundry/playroom with washer & dryer & extra bedroom, fencedback yard, close to hospital, 106 Benton, $50,000.Waterfront lot, Lake Nocona, many oak tress, pricedunder tax appraisal -- $12,500.NEW LISTING -- Horse lovers, 7 acre tract with steelpens, small shed, grain bin and good coastal grass.City water available. REDUCED PRICE $39,900.TWO HOUSES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE -- 3 BR, 1-1/2,2 baths with 59.894 acres. Mostly coastal. Call forappointing to view this nice property.
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305 East Locust St., Nocona, TX
Rhonda Elliott, WorthyMatron-elect, and DixieJackson, Worthy patron-elect,cordially invites the public tothe installation of officers forNocona Chapter #62 OESFriday, June 6th at 7:30 p.m.
Installation will be at theMasonic Lodge on East U.S.Highway 82.
There will be an old fashion“Picking ‘n Grinning” jamboreeat the Old Spanish Fort BaptistChurch Saturday, June 7th,beginning at 7 p.m.
If you play an instrument, orsing, or just like listening togood music, come out and enjoythe fun.
Continued from Page 10Census operations and is locatedat 2777 N. Stemmons Fwy,Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75207.The Dallas region will overseeoperations in Mississippi,Louisiana, and Texas.
For more information aboutthe 2010 Census visit www.cen-sus.gov/2010census.
Eastern Starto installofficers Fri.
CensusFort to host‘Pickin’ ‘nGrinin’ Sat.
Patience and fortitude con-
quer all things.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
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The service we render others is the rent we pay for our room on
earth. -Wilfred Grenfell
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We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us
with our fellow men. -Herman Melville
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People that seem so glorious are all show; underneath they are
like everyone else. -Euripides
REGIONAL WATER PLANNING GROUP – AREA B
The Regional Water Planning Group – Area B was established by state law, including Texas Water
Code Chapter 16, TWDB rules and 31 TAC Chapters 355, 357 and 358 on February 19, 19998.
Area B includes the following counties: Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, King,
Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger and that part of Young County that includes Olney. The purpose of
the RWPG-B is to provide comprehensive regional water planning and to carry out the related
responsibilities placed on regional water planning groups by state law. Foremost among these
responsibilities is the development of a regional water plan for Area B that identifies both short and
long-term water supply needs and recommends water management strategies for addressing them.
Interest groups representative of the RWPG-B Board include the following: general public, coun-
ties, municipalities, industries, agricultural, environmental, small businesses, electrical generating
utilities, river authorities, water districts and water utilities.
The following members of the Board of the RWPG-B terms expire effective August 31, 2008:
Environmental J.K. (Rooter) Brite Bowie – Montague
U.G. Water District Mike McGuire Knox – Munday
Municipality Robert Kincaid Crowell – Foard
River Authority Curtis W. Campbell Wichita Falls – Wichita
County Judge Kenneth Liggett Henrietta – Clay
Agricultural Mr. Dale Hughes Vernon – Wilbarger
Agricultural Mr. Wilson Scaling Henrietta – Clay
Industrial Mr. Joe L. Johnson Jr. Wichita Falls – Wichita
Rural Water District Vacant
If you would like to nominate anyone to the Board, you may do so by sending your nominations to
the administrative agency – Red River Authority of Texas, Attention: Danna K. Pritchard, Post
Office Box 240, Wichita Falls, Texas 76307-0240, or e-mail your nominations to
[email protected]. Deadline for submission of all nominations is Monday, June 14th, 2008.
Please make certain that your nominees are representative of one of the interest groups listed above.
The term for these directors will be for 5 years – September 1, 2008, through August 31, 2013.
On Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008, the Executive Committee will submit their slate of nominees to
the administrative agency – Red River Authority of Texas., Nominations will be voted on at the
next scheduled meting of the RWPG-B, date and time to be announced./
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Red River Authority of Texas at (940)
723-2236, or e-mail at [email protected]. 1-1tc
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Nocona ISD is accepting bids for pest control services. If you
are interested, please request a proposal packet at the Nocona
ISD Central office, 220 Clay, Nocona. Proposals will be due by
July 10, 2008 at 4 p.m. For more information, call 940-825-
3267. 1-2tc
Public Notices
2008 Planned County WideSesquicentennial Events
The following are the countywide events being held to celebrate 2008 MontagueCounty Sesquicentennial. While all of the events will help celebrate our 150thbirthday, those events most centrally focused on the birthday event are theCourthouse Celebration on August 2 and the County Fair and Pony Express Ride onOctober 18. If you need a printed copy of this schedule, please contact the Bowie,Nocona or Saint Jo Chamber of Commerce offices.
June 5 Nocona Historical Talk on Daniel Montague(Community Center-noon)
June 6-7 Nocona, St Jo, Hwy 82/287 Corridor City Wide Garage Bowie Sale
June 7 Lake Nocona County Wide Fish DerbyJune 7 Nocona Western Swing Jamboree 2-5pm
Dance at Carpenters Shop 7pm-1amJune 13 Nocona Chisholm Trail RodeoJune 14 Nocona Parade & Chisholm Trail RodeoJune 21 Lake Nocona Sailboat RegattaJune 23-29 Bowie Jim Bowie DaysJuly 4 Lake Nocona Fireworks at duskJuly 4 Saint Jo July 4 All Day CelebrationJuly 12 Nocona NBHA Barrel RaceJuly 12 Bowie Montague County Pedal Pullers ContestJuly 24 Nocona Historical Luncheon-Taovaya Indians August 1 Saint Jo Annual RodeoAugust 2 Montague, Montague County Birthday Celebration
Saint Jo (around the courthouse)End the day at the annual St Jo RodeoAugust 9 Bowie Mad hatters Tea & Style ShowAugust 9 Forestburg Forestburg RodeoAugust 16 Forestburg Watermelon Festival Aug. 22-23 Nocona Nocona Historical Heritage Week-EndSept. 13 Nocona Nocona Nights ChuckwagonOct. 4 Bowie Chicken & Bread Days Heritage FestivalOct. 11-18 Nocona Old Settler’s ReunionOct. 18 Montague County Fair in Montague, Pony ExpressNov. 1 Nocona Historical Play of Miss Enid Justin’s Life
Including leather industry in NoconaNov. 8 Sunset Pecan FestivalDec. 5 Nocona Nocona Christmas CelebrationDec. 6 Bowie Fantasy of LightsDec. 6 Nocona Tour of Homes, Nocona Nights Cowboy
Christmas BallDec. 7 Bowie Amity Club Tour of HomesDec.13 Saint Jo Tour of Homes & Parade
Interest Group Board Member Location
This Day InMontague
County HistoryIn recognition of the
sesquicentennial year, eachmonth the Montague CountyHistorical Commission willpresent pictures and dates ofevents which reflect the cul-ture and times of our past.
4 - 1837 DanielMontague field notes onQueen’s Peak
6 - The Frontier News isthe first newspaper in county
6 - 1874 First MasonicLodge in county formed inMontague
6 – 1906, first edition ofThe Nocona News
7 - 1875 BurlingtonLodge #440 established inSpanish Fort
7 - 1887 MK&T is firsttrain to arrive in Nocona
7 - 1887 Nocona namedfor Chief Peta Nocona
8 - 1871 Kiowa ChiefSantank killed while tryingto escape; led many raids onMontague County
9 - 1947 Nocona BootCo. breaks ground for newbuilding on Boot Hill
10 - 1915 City recordsshow 2 cows and 2 calvesworth $60
11 - 1983 Henry LeeLucas arrested for murder of
Kate Rich
First United Methodist ChurchJune 9th-June 13th from 5:30 to 8:30
Call Melody Parr @ 825-3133 or FUMC Office @ 825-3785
Nocona General HospitalAuxiliary met on Tuesday May27, in the conference room atNocona General.
Members present were;Margie Adams, Mellisa Anders,Louise Belcher, Betty Brasier,Dorothy Druyg, WillimaeHenry, Norma Phemister, RubyPresley and Lucille Richardson.
Our meeting was called toorder by President BettyBrasier, and the opening prayerwas read by Betty Brasier.Louise Belcher, our secretary,read the minutes from our lastmeeting.
We are happy to report that
we gave three college scholar-ships to Stefanie Walker, JessicaLocke and Justin Weller, whoare all entering the medicalfield.
We would like to remindeveryone that our next blood-mobile will be held on June 10that the carpenter shop. We hadthree new blood donors at ourlast blood drive, ScottCarpenter, Cotty Bryd andRosella Hernandez. We thankeveryone for taking the time todonate.
We would like to see asmany in our community as pos-sible to come out and take a
minute to give blood. We willbe handing out t-shirts to thosewho participate.
We are also asking for newmembers to join our organiza-tion. If you become an activemember you will get a discountat the wellness center as a mem-ber and each year a free flu shot.
This organization has a lot offun things we do for the com-munity. So if you would like toget out and get involved byhelping out our community, thiswould be the organization foryou to join.
To get involved you maycontact any member or ourPresident, Betty Brasier.
We look forward to seeing asmany of you as possible at ourblood drive June 10.
DALLAS — The CensusBureau has issued a call toaction for every resident in ournation to “Be Counted” onCensus Day — April 1, 2010 —just two short years away. Acritical national effort has beenlaunched by the bureau to ignitemass participation from localofficials and trusted leaders tostart planning in their communi-ties to obtain a complete andaccurate count in 2010.
The 2010 Census will affectthe apportionment of congres-sional seats in the House ofRepresentatives, and how thefederal government annuallyallocates over $300 billion infederal funding to state, local,and tribal governments.
“The participation of com-munity leaders, organizationsand local governments can helpmake the Census the most accu-rate Census in our nation’s his-tory,” said Steve Murdock,director of the U.S. CensusBureau.
As media professionals andthe trusted voice to the public,you have a unique opportunityto
Census data affects thedevelopment of new hospitals,roads, schools, emergency serv-ices, and other facilities, andcreate hundreds of thousands ofjobs nationwide. A completecount will ensure your commu-nity will receive its fair share offunding.
The 2010 Census will haveone of the shortest question-naires in the history of thenation, dating back to the firstnational census in 1790. The2010 census will ask for name,gender, age, race, ethnicity,relationship, and whether thehouseholder owns or rents theirhome. The census form will takeabout 10 minutes to complete,and answers are protected bylaw and strictly confidential.
The Dallas Regional CensusCenter has opened for 2010
Please See “Census” Page 9
Hospital Auxiliary
Sumo This!Nocona High School seniors, and their guests, had loads of fun Friday night as they took part in
the Project Graduation celebration at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center.
Census work begins
