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By JAMES [email protected]

After more than a week onthe job, Kilgore's new publicworks director ishard-pressed to find acriticism about hisnew city.

"Ask me in twoyears," Seth Sorensensaid Wednesday. "Themore I learn aboutthe city the more im-pressed I am withwhat they've done sofar, and I just hope to build onwhat they've got in place.

"We'll see what we can do to

meet the council's expectations."Coming most recently from a

similar position in Centralia,Ill., Sorensen said it's a matterof "night and day," finding the

City of Kilgore to beproactive, financially-sound, investing fundsin appropriate projectsand generally focusedon improving itself.

Since his officialstart date March 19,Sorensen said he'sspent much of histime in meetings with

various groups, from city leadersand staff to community organi-zations, as he tries to get up-to-

speed on the state of the city."A lot of what I've been hit

with this last week is wherewe're sitting, what needs to bedone, just an overview of theprojects that the city is workingon," he explained.

Many of the tasks in his in-box are growth-oriented, re-viewing plans for subdivisionsand the construction of Kilgo-re ISD's new campuses in ad-dition to new industrial parkdevelopments.

Meanwhile, there's a slew ofother ongoing projects currentlyunderway, like the Rabbit Creek

By AUSTIN [email protected]

With the help of a generous dona-tion, Kilgore Public Library is tak-ing the final steps in preparation toloan 12 Kindles donated by MayorRonnie Spradlin.

“He was wanting the public totest them out to see if they’d want topurchase one,” said library DirectorLinda Johnson.

Kilgore Public Library is a mem-ber of North East Texas DigitalConsortium. This means that theusers of Kindles – and other e-read-ers – will be able to access all e-

books owned by other libraries inthe consortium, as well as the li-brary’s own on-line books.

The library staff learned sometime back theywould receivethese Kindlesand finally re-ceived them ear-lier this month.

“It’s not aneasy item to

check out,” said Johnson. “It has allthese accessories that go with it.”

KPL ordered carrying cases and

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KILGOREITES IN THENEWS elsewhere:

+MANSFIELD, Ohio had

a professional footballteam inthe 1940s,1950s andthe veryearly1960s.Among thegridiron

stars in Mansfield was Pe-te Keiser.

KNOWN here for hissense of humor and ebul-lient good cheer (and forbeing married to Dody),Pete played for theRangers in 1949 and1950 – at the same timehe was in the Army’s 11thAirborne at Ft. Campbell,Kentucky. Apparentlywithout a car, as theMansfield News journaltells the story, Keiserwould hitchhike from Ft.Campbell to Mansfield toplay for the Rangers.

IF he got to Mansfieldand found the Rangersdidn’t have a game, hewould scoot over andplay for Shelby (Blues).

PETE was a two-wayplayer – a lineman on of-fense and either a line-back or defensive line-man when the Ranger de-fense was on the field. Healso kicked extra points.

AGAINST Toledo, heonce forced a quarter-back fumble and, in at-tempting to recover theball, kicked it twice beforefinally falling on it in theendzone for a touch-down. With that and hisextra points, he scoredeight of the Rangers’ 20points in their win over

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The second public hearing on a proposedannexation of 217 acres south of the citybrought a score of residents and a RuskCounty commissioner before council mem-bers Tuesday night, with several people argu-ing against the proposed expansion of thecity limits.

The city council is scheduled to vote on theproposed annexation April 10, choosingwhether or not to expand the city limitsaround the future site of Kilgore ISD's newelementary and middle schools as well as EastBeckley (Baughman or CR 186) Road andnearby land that includes approximately 54property owners.

In addition to audience members and five


Ongoing concerns about Kilgore's housingshortage were allayed a little Tuesday nightwhen the city council approved a zoningchange, paving the way for a developer'splanned 300-unit apartment complex.

Council members granted developerDennis McFadin's request to change thezoning on some 14 acres in three tractsfrom Single Family Manufactured Housingto Apartment District.

A portion of the property – located almost

See ANNEXATION, Page 3A

Residentsvent worriesabout latestannexation

NEWS HERALD photo by AUSTIN KING

Mascots vie for Main St. title

See KINDLES, Page 6A

Groups ponder preservation of local landmarks... SEE PAGE 1B

Easter Bunny makes early debut downtown...

Charlie Walker put on his bunny suit Friday afternoonwaving at passers-by on Main Street and welcomingthem into Charlie’s Sno-Balls and Seasonal Tanning.

Library readies e-reader lendingas patrons utilize digital options

“It’s a new area to experience.Linda Johnson,KPL Director

Seth Sorensen

Public works director gets bearings of new post

Nine mascots from six schools and twolocal organizations

danced for $200 inprize money during

Main Street’s firstFridays After 5 eventFriday night. (Above)

Kilgore’s HaileyConshola and

Whitehouse’s ClarissaHughes try to get thejudges’ attention. (At

right) The Pumpjacks’mascot gets creative.

Whitehouse won firstplace before

Shinebox’s show.

Council gives nodto new apartments

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Patience, commitment anddedication to a beloved arthave paid off in a number ofways for Kilgore native RustyAyrton Chapman.

Chapman is the daughterof Kilgore residents Karol andRusty Chapman. She gradu-ated with her bach-elor of fine arts inphotography fromUniversity of NorthTexas in December.She says her nextsteps will be to en-ter more contestsand take some timeoff before enteringgraduate school.

Chapman was one of thetwo students in the nationto win the student awardfrom Society for Photo-graphic Education for 2011.

Artists Wanted, a collabo-rative project that offers op-portunities for young, up-coming artists, also recog-nized her work, awardingher a cash prize for soundand motion.

A portfolio of three ofChapman’s videos was alsofeatured at the 2012SCOPE Art Show in NewYork. The videos are Cre-ative Myth 1, Bonefield andSlug Flower. Chapman ex-plained these three videosfollow a loose storyline.

“About half way through

making these videos, I real-ized they go into a story-line,” she said. “They are allconnected. But they can alsostand alone.”

Each video is between 30seconds and a minute long.

Ever since her father taughther how to film stop motion,it has been a constant pres-ence in Chapman’s life.

“My whole lifeI’ve been doingstop-motion,” shesaid.

Each of her filmstook between 5 and10 hours of shootingto finish. These longfilming processeshave granted Chap-man wisdom to

share with fellow artists.“Be patient, because you

mess up a lot,” said Chap-man. “And go after whatyou love, because that’s howyou’ll make your best work.

“Whenever you find yourartistic desire, you start win-ning because you make stuffyou love, and everyone elseloves it.”

Chapman’s favorite thingabout her stop-motion film-ing is the potential to createas she pleases.

“I can create whole newworlds in my studio,” shesaid.

To learn more aboutChapman or to view herwork, visit her website: ayr-tonchapman.com


Main Street Program Man-ager Clara Chaffin addressedthe Kilgore Lion’s ClubThursday, discussing howMain Street program worksand future plans.

Before she came to Kilgorein November, Chaffin spentthe previous three years inWales, returning to the UnitedStates to take her position here.

“I saw a lot of commitmentfrom the community involvedin downtown,” said Chaffin.

Kilgore Main Street Pro-gram is a member of the stateand national Main Street Pro-grams, which help down-towns thrive.

In her short time as MainStreet Manager, Chaffin hasmade a number of plans.

“We have a lot of excitingthings happening this sum-

mer,” she said.The Fridays After 5 series

will feature a number of con-certs at the World’s RichestAcre Park downtown, begin-ning with a mascot dance-offand performance by ShineboxFriday. The next event will beMay 4, featuring Dennis Rossand the Axberg Brothers.

The Farmer’s Market is alsobeing brought back, nowcalled the Derrick Market,and crafted goods will beavailable this year.

Chaffin has kept busy join-ing organizations around Kil-gore to represent downtown.

“If I can, I try to partnerwith a group and help them,”said Chaffin.

Chaffin is guided by theMain Street Advisory Board.Four committees have alsobeen formed that allow resi-dents to get involved.

The promotion committee

is in charge of marketing andadvertising, as well as otherpromotional events for down-town Kilgore.

Organization committeehandles monetary resources,public relations, awards andhuman resources.

The Economic Restructur-ing committee works with thedowntown economy, loanprograms and seeks to bringin new entrepreneurs.

Design committee seeks tomake downtown as attractiveas possible to draw in visitors.This committee is currentlyfull and is no longer acceptingnew members.

“We are still looking forvolunteers,” said Chaffin.“We’ll take as many volun-teers as we can.”

Chaffin also spoke aboutthe future plans for the Crimand Texan Theaters. Commit-tees have been formed to ana-

lyze possible uses for eachbuilding. Chaffin hopes torenovate both theatres andbring them back into use.

“It’s something I think wouldbe an absolutely wonderfulthing we can do,” she said.

(See separate story onLifestyles, Page 1B)

One possibility Chaffin hasconsidered would be workingwith the Shakespeare Founda-tion and Texas ShakespeareFestival to open up the CrimTheater for Festival plays andto teach actors.

Chaffin has worked withKilgore Fire Chief Johnny Bel-lows to use the Texan Theaterto build a maze inside to trainfire fighters.

“I told him I wanted to try it,too,” she said.

For more informationabout Main Street, contactChaffin at City Hall at 903-984-5081.

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On a standard traffic light, is the greenon the top or the bottom? How manystates are there in the United States ofAmerica? In which hand is the Statue ofLiberty's torch? How many matches arethere in a standard pack? On which sideof a woman's blouse are the buttons?

The questions carry relatively simpleanswers, Jan Edwards told the KilgoreRotary Club Wednesday, but as a per-son's memory fades even the loss of sim-ple trivia is felt deeply.

"It's so important to keep your mindactive," the Country Place Village ad-ministrator said, leading the group in a25-question quiz. "It's something to getyour mind thinking of things you takefor granted."

Green is on the bottom of standardtraffic lights in the 50 states of the USA,where the Statue of Liberty holds a torchin her right hand, matches come 20 to astandard pack and the buttons of awoman's blouse are on the left.

"It's like the old saying – if you don'tuse it, you'll lose it," Edwards said.

After two expansions since the CountryPlace Village opened in 2001, the facilitycan now house 21 patients in its memorycare unit. The nursing home also offersindependent residence and assisted living.Typically serving adults 55-and-older,Country Place Village maintains a 1:6staff-to-patient ratio, caregivers assistingwith all activities of residents' daily life tovarying degrees depending on need.

"You can start out in independentthen you can progress to assisted andmemory care if that's ever a need," Ed-

wards explained. And, in more and more cases, it is be-

coming a common need."I'm sure everyone in here has been

touched in some way with Alzheimer'sat some point," whether a parent orgrandparent, sibling, friend or cowork-er, Edwards said. "It's really becomingan epidemic."

After 10 years observing afflicted pa-tients herself, Edwards is quick topraise the benefits of Alzheimer's med-ications. Like a child holding on to theedge of a slide, instead of an uncon-trolled descent into the disease individ-uals are able to hold to their memoriesand their health longer.

"It slows the progression," she said."It's such a sad disease."

According to Edwards, there are manyoptions families can pursue to cover theircosts at Country Place Village (and simi-lar facilities), be it veterans benefits,long-term care insurance, CommunityBased Alternatives and more.

"One thing that sets us apart from oth-er facilities is that we're all inclusive," shesaid, charging flat rates beginning at$3,000 per month for all services. Ad-mittedly no insurance expert, Edwardsemphasized the importance of having acare-funding plan in place. "It's so niceto see a family come in, and they have re-lief when they have long-term care insur-ance. On the flipside, it's terrible to see afamily sit across the desk from you andyou tell them the rates, and you just seethe air go out of them."

The organization will soon open a newfacility in Longview, a sister-site toCountry Place Village and another facil-ity in Tyler. The independent and assist-ed living nursing home is "somethingLongview has never seen," Edwards said,and a new opportunity to help people intheir later stages.

"It's really been a passion of mine atCountry Place because it's really an hon-or to work with the residents at this partof their life."

Overton High School One Act Play recently ad-vanced from zone competition to the districtround, set April 2 Panola College. During thezone competition, Blair Umholtz was namedbest actress and Cameron Kelley earned bestactor. Dylan Sigler was named to the all starcast, and Alex Sanchez was named honorablemention all star cast. The One Act Play team wasalso named the best technical crew. Otherteams competing in the district one act playcompetition include Martin's Mill, Beckville, andMount Enterprise.

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A glittering crown was on the line Saturday night, but itwas seven senior boys who were competing for the tiara inthe school’s annual Miss Dawg pageant.

Kilgore High School principal Gregg Brown welcomedvisitors and introduced each contestant and their parents.Each contestant was given a random question to answer.

The students also competed in a talent. Two teams of threecontestants were made for the competition, and one contest-ant decided to go solo to show his skills.

Cody Duncan, Brian “Gracie Hearn and Taylor Irion

formed one team of dancers. Harrison Bara, MasonNestleroad and Colton Slayter formed the second team ofdancers.

Johnny Murphy brought his singing talents to stage andimpressed both the audience and judges, he was crownedMiss Dawg 2012. Bara was first runner-up, and Slayter wassecond runner-up.

This year’s judges were Mayor Ronnie Spradlin, AmyMims and Lori Hawkins.

Raffles for various prizes were given out during the show.KHS Cheerleaders and Hi-Steppers gave performances as well.

All proceeds raised at the event will be contributed to Pro-ject Graduation.

NEWS HERALD photo by JAMES DRAPER

Rusty Ayrton Chapman

Kilgore artist winsnational award forstop-motion videos


2012 Miss Dawg Johnny Murphy stands front and center on stage as his fellow Miss Dawg con-tenders look on.

High school crowns new Miss Dawg

Country Placeadministratorstresses mentalstimulation

Country Place Village administrator Jan Edwards leads KilgoreRotary Club members in a trivia challenge Wednesday, under-scoring the need to keep the mind sharp to ward off Alzheimer’s.

Main Street manager seeks volunteers for committees

600 feet north of the inter-section of FM 349 and FM2087 – was previously con-sidered and approved for amanufactured home parkbut was never developed.

After changing their goalsand acquiring some addi-tional land, the developers'planned complex will haveaccess to both FM 349 andFM 2087 and neighbors aswell – the new Windsor Parksubdivision is being devel-oped across the street by theMobbs group.

The apartment project iscurrently in the engineeringand design phase.

"We're waiting on somedrawings and things thatwe're putting together," de-veloper McFadin said. "It'skind of a slow process butwhen it starts it's going to goquick."

The quicker the better forCity Manager Scott Sellers.

There is an ongoing con-cern here that Kilgore hasplenty of jobs but not nearlyenough housing for employ-ees, maintaining an estimat-ed three-to-one ratio of day-time workforce to nighttimeresidents.

"The city's growth com-mittee has identified hous-ing as the most pressing pri-ority for the city," Sellerssaid. "The existing housingstock is sparse, and we havediscussed ways to capturethe employee base that wedo have here in Kilgore butthat commutes outside ofthe city to live.

"The addition of morehousing in the city addressesthat need and will also boostour population significantly."

If a national average of 2.2people per housing unitholds true, Sellers said, it'sconceivable the new com-plex and its 300 apartmentscould add 600-plus peopleto the local population, setat 12,975 following the2010 Census.

"Chances are," he noted,"these people already workhere in Kilgore."

McFadin and his son, alsonamed Dennis, are bothbusiness owners – DennisSr. operates D&D IndustrialWelding Supply in Kilgore,while Dennis Jr. owns a

Longview-based company,Just Cruisin' Inc.

"We're all Kilgore people,"the elder McFadin said:born, raised and educatedhere.

The as-yet unnamed de-velopment falls under the fa-ther-son team's DTM Fami-ly Limited Partnerships

"We already own about100 mobile homes in parksover there in Rusk County,"he said. "It's not somethingthat we don't know any-thing about."

Rent of the units in thenew complex could range

between $800 and $1000,McFadin said. They ratesmight be a little lower in theend, but the focus is quality.

"We're going to try to putin a really classy place," hesaid. With security, a swim-ming pool, gathering places,basketball courts and otheramenities, "We're going totry to fix it up nice, if you'regoing to have that manypeople in there.

"I think it will help Kilgo-re a lot, and from everybodythat we've talked to weshouldn't have a problemrenting them out."

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others who spoke against theproposal, Rusk County Pct.1 Commissioner Bill Halesaid he attended the meetingon his constituents' behalf.

A member of Kilgore'snew growth committee,Hale complained that noone from the city contactedhim about the proposed an-nexation of land in RuskCounty.

"I would have consideredthat just a professional cour-tesy," he said. Addressing thearea itself, "I don't considerthis to be a diamond in therough area. This is a low-and middle-income neigh-borhood. A lot of these peo-ple live paycheck to pay-check."

Hale said the city wouldbe better served turning itsannexation-focus elsewhere.

"The area we're talkingabout tonight is not going toimprove the city of Kilgore'stax base, in my opinion," heexplained. "I think that ourtime and money would bebetter spent trying to annexareas east of town that aredevelopable for new homesand new businesses, goingnorth of town into that In-terstate 20 corridor.

"That's important to thefuture of Kilgore. Those ar-

eas represent significant taxbase improvement for thecity of Kilgore."

According to Hale, all butone of the residents hepolled about the proposedannexation were against theexpansion of the city limits.

"I submit to you that youconsider an alternative," hesaid. "I would like for you toconsider annexing onlyBaughman Road and theright-of-way up to the prop-erty line – the existing right-of-way now – and leavingthat neighborhood as it is. Idon't think it will signifi-cantly increase the tax baseof Kilgore; I don't think it'simportant that you annexthat now."

Considering speakers'complaints about potentialcosts to improve East Beck-ley Road for the school,council member HarveyMcClendon asked Hale ifRusk County would helpdefray some of the overallexpense.

"We don't have any fund-ing for that right now," Haleanswered. "Through anoth-er budget cycle it's a possi-bility that we might be ableto help some."

Resident James Evans saidhe does not agree with the

proposed annexation andpurchased his home fiveyears ago, intentionally out-side the city limits.

Evans' job is the onlysource of income for hishousehold, he said, and hecannot afford to pay anyshare of road improvements,if necessary, nor for city serv-ices like sewer or city taxes.

And, Evans added, amongother concerns being insidethe city will limit the bon-fires and burning he's accus-tomed to and prevent himfrom shooting animals onhis property if necessary.

"I buy my house and nowmy credit doesn't allow meto move. I don't want to bein the city limits," Evanssaid. "Once again, I'm say-ing you guys are forcing meto be in the city limits, forc-ing me to pay for things Icannot afford.

"Is there no way that thecity limits could be broughtto the edge of our yard, tothe edge of the road, and our

houses remain outside thecity limits?"

City council members arelimited in how they can re-spond to issues and ques-tions raised during publichearings, two of which arerequired for an annexation.

Addressing several com-plaints about what, if any-thing, the residents mayhave to pay for the improve-ment of curbs and guttersalong the road, city councilmember Randy Renshawnoted there are no designsfor the streets at this time.

"I don't think we can an-swer any questions about thestreet because it's not devel-oped. There's no plans orspecs for the road. There's alot of options there," hesaid. The schools are goingto be built there and theroad is going to be designedfor safety purposes, but"We're not talking about thestreet right now. We're talk-ing about the annexation ofthat property."


Further review is needed before Kilgore council mem-bers will sign off on Allegiance Specialty Hospital's re-quest to clear out old equipment owned by the city butstored at the local medical facility.

Council members tabled action on the request duringtheir regular meeting Tuesday night, awaiting city attor-ney Rob Schleier's verdict on the request.

According to City Manager Scott Sellers, the City ofKilgore owned the former Laird Memorial Hospitalfrom its inception in 1951 until 2003.

"Per this agreement with Laird Memorial, the assetsof the hospital were considered city assets, including thebuilding and grounds as well as hospital equipment,"Sellers explained. In 2003, "When the city contractedwith CHC for hospital services, at that point forwardhospital equipment was then considered to be ownedby CHC and later Allegiance Specialty Hospital.

"Some of the equipment they have been approachedfrom other healthcare providers about. They have noway of disposing of that since it does belong to the city,therefore they have requested permission from the citycouncil to sell that property.'

In her written request to the council, CEO SherryBustin notes the hospital license last changed hands inApril 2008. Allegiance Specialty Hospital acquiredownership of all the hospital equipment purchased byCHC between 2003 and 2007 and control of theequipment purchased by Laird Hospital up to 2003.

"Two-thirds of the building is not currently beingused for hospital services and in that space are some ofthe broken-down beds, broken-down chairs, broken-down bedside tables – things not up to current health-care standards," Bustin explained Wednesday. Alle-giance Specialty Hospital's operations fill just the re-maining third of the facility's space, she added.

According to Bustin, who is also city council mem-ber-elect to Place 1, the majority of that equipment is"old, outdated and unused," including beds, radiologyand surgical equipment and medical supplies. Some ofit, she said, has deteriorated, is no longer viable andneeds to be removed.

"Our request to sell this equipment at this time isnecessary to pay some of the outstanding debts owed tothe City that were incurred when the hospital was man-aged by CHC," she wrote in the hospital's request. "Al-legiance will apply the proceeds of any sale to debtsowed to the City until they are paid in full."

According to Bustin, the organization doesn't yet knowthe value of the outdated stock or how much can be sold.In the 80s and 90s, she told the council, auctioneers han-dled the sale of some of the excess equipment.

"We've not done an assessment on all of that equip-ment," Bustin explained. "In the field of medical equip-ment, if it's not fairly new and recent, it's pretty obsolete."

After discussing other options, like donating theequipment to third world countries, the council optedto give Schleier time to develop an opinion on the pos-sible sale.

"Ultimately," Sellers explained, "(Schleier) felt that alittle more research was warranted before the city coun-cil approved that request due to the laws that govern acity disposing of property."

Council delays decision on hospital equipment

ANNEXATIONContinued from Page 1A

Kilgore City Manager Scott Sellers (center) was a guest speaker for the 3rd annual National Resi-dential Recycling Conference in Grapevine. Sellers spoke to a crowd of over 500 on the 10 things todo before implementing a curbside recycling program in a city. Sellers complimented the partner-ship and the job Allied Waste and the City of Kilgore did on the current program. Also pictured aremoderator Dan Jameson and Dawn Steph, environmental manager for the City of Sugar Land.

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APARTMENTSContinued from Page 1A

Kilgore College Vice President Dr. Gerald Stanglin and LeTourneauUniversity Provost and Vice President Dr. Philip Coyle sign an articu-lation agreement Thursday that eases the transfer of students fromKC to LeTu and makes it easier for students and faculty to know whichcourses to take or recommend for a smooth transition.


THELMA OPALBOSTICK “NINNIE”Services for Thelma

Opal Bostick (Ninnie),106, of Kilgore, were Fri-day, March 30 at RaderFuneral Home with theRev. W. Mark Bailey andRev. Scott Thomas officiat-ing. Burial followed atLakeview Memorial Gar-dens in Longview. Mrs. Bo-stick passed away March27, 2012 at the Gregg Se-nior Care Center.

Thelma Opal Bostickwas born January 12,1906 to Ernest and ElvaDee Akers Matlock in HaleCounty, Texas. She wasthe oldest of eight chil-dren. She attended Way-land College in Plainview,where she enjoyed playingbasketball. She married

L. M. Bostick in May of1928 and moved to Mine-ola, where L. M. workedfor the T & P Railroad andOpal was a homemaker.

At the Age of 52 Opalmade the decision to re-turn to school and attend-ed Mother Frances SchoolOf Nursing in Tyle, whereshe graduated as a L.V.N.in January of 1960. She

was employed at the Mi-neola General Hospital.

They moved to LibertyCity in 1969 and Opalworked at Roy H. LairdMemorial Hospital whereshe retired and GreggHome for the Aged. Afterretirement she worked asa private duty nurse forpatients in their home.

She was a member ofFaith Baptist Church in Kil-gore.

She was preceded indeath by her parents andher husband, Lecil Bostick;a brother, Frank Matlock;sisters, Elva Lou Lewellen,Virgie Ratliff, ErnestineSkipworth, and Dottie Os-born; and a grandson.

She is survived by herdaughter, Betsy Robertson,Kilgore; two granddaugh-ters; seven great-grandchildren; eight great-grandhildren; a brother,

Thomas Matlock of Mun-day; one sister, ElveraWhite of Friona; and lotsof nieces and nephews.

Opal (Ninnie) believedalmost any ailment in lifecould be prevented orhealed by natural livingand remedies. She passedthis legacy down throughyears of journaled note-books titled 'Hints'. Youfollow Ninnie's hints atwww.hintsfromninnie.wordpress.com.

The family wants tothank Gregg Senior CareCenter and Southern CareHospice for their love andcare. In lieu of flowers,donations can be made toGregg Senior Care Cen-ter, Southern Care Hos-pice, or Faith BaptistChurch in Kilgore.

Please sign the onlineregister at www.raderfu-neralhome.com.

Toledo that day. +A DALLAS couple, Scott

and Cindy Collier, werefeatured march 25 on theTrue Romance page of theDallas Morning News.

CINDY was Cindy Pinson,a Kilgore girl and in 1975a Kilgore College student.With her friend Amy, Cindywent to Longview to hear aconcert by the West PointGlee Club. One of the fea-tured performers was cadetScott Collier.

AFTER the show, Scott ap-proached Cindy and Amyand asked if they might beinterested in attending aget-together at the home ofhis sponsor family. Ofcourse they said yes.

LATER, back in New York,Scott realized he shouldhave gotten Cindy’s mail-ing address. All he knewwas that her father was adean at Kilgore College.He wrote in care of thedean.

THE letter eventuallyfound Cindy’s father – andCindy. By mid-summer hehad an invitation to visitEast Texas. For the nextThanksgiving, she went at-tended the Army-Navygame with Scott. In January1978, after her December,1977 graduation from Abi-lene Christian University,Scott and Cindy were mar-ried.

AFTER Scott’s Army stint,they moved to Dallas andraised son Ryan anddaughter Amy.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYSinclude:

March 31 — Ralph Page,Valerie Perheath, J.A.Moore, Lum Carroll, Rex-ana Robinson, Hattye Bran-non, Mike Bradley, BradClark, Lee Ann Sullivan,Cheryl Manker, Jack Butler,Richard Price, Fredd GunnJr., Anne Odom, FreddieMae Washington, DavidCale, Marsha Pentecost,

Bettie Warlick, Cruz DanielApril 1 — Leo McLaugh-

lin, Ann Wylie, JeanetteHolt, Alissa Shafer, MikeDavis, Warren Bradley, Ja-son Ray Bradley, NancyHolland, Carrie Spoford,Janie Terrell, Ellen Hale,Larry Clements, ChrisGeter, Reggie Roberson,Toby Young, Mrs. JoeSchiner, Jim Haynes, Day-lene Wilkes, DouglasRichardson and Jake My-ers.

April 2 — Leon Banda,Chandra Jones, TabithaStarr Davis, Mrs. FloycePractor, James Earl Shead,Jr., Robert McGill, HaroldHart, Autry Jones, Terry KayMillett, Barbara Riley, PeggyWhite, Kurt Knotts, JohnRichers, Jamie Lee, DerickWilliams, David Cox, ButchNeilson, Jamie Berryhill,Brady Whitmer, Josh Poole

April 3 — Lori Rosas, Ha-keem Colbert, James EarlNolen, Samantha Perry,Jack Elder, Carolyn Taylor,William Bynum III, MichaelDon Vinson, Jim Anderson,Loren Barber, Mrs. Percie L.Redic, David Neal, Keyon-na Livingston, Deana CarolRust-Patterson, AngelaDavis Garry Nix, ChadBradley, Ray Lynn Duncan,Gary Renshaw, Thomas W.Bynum, Chandra Harvin,Mazelle Nolte, Amy Fuler,Tabitha Schedeng, MollieBarber, Sonya Brown,Tonya Owens, ChandaWhite

THIS WEEK’S ANNIVER-SARIES include:

March 31 — Mr. andMrs. Jim Hooker

April 1 — Mr. and Mrs.Ed Decker, Mike and CindyHail

April 2 — Mark andLindy Bass

April 3 — Mr. and Mrs.Carl Bunch, Mr. and Mrs.Baron Honea, Larry andAnn Rossum, Fletcher andDoloris Lusk-Jowers

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OBITUARIES DAILY DIGESTSASATURDTURDAAYYFOREST HOME BAPTIST CHURCH will hold the “Wild

Games Dinner” Saturday, March 31 starting at 5 p.m.Dinner will be served at 6. Bobby Brasher of The ChristianHunters and Anglers Association will give a speech. Ad-mission is $5, children under 5 get in free. “Wild GamesDinner” is sponsored by R.E.A.L. Men’s Ministry of ForestHome Baptist Church. The event will be held at ForestHome Baptist Church, 15746, CR 173 N. For more infor-mation, call: 903-984-2117, or visit: fhbckilgore.org

PIRTLE METHODIST CHURCH will have its Spring FlingMusic Event Saturday, April 7 beginning at 3 p.m. Fea-tured will be the Hubbard Family with their unique Blue-grass Gospel. Concessions available. For more info, call903-984-9555; email [email protected]; or visitus on Facebook. Go 3.5 miles south on Hwy. 259, takeleft on CR 146 half-mile to church.

SUNDSUNDAAYYKEVIN SPENCER WILL BE PERFORMING at Danville

First Baptist Church on Sunday, April 1 at 6 p.m. Thechurch is located at 229 Utzman Rd. Kilgore. The publicis invited to attend. For more information contact 903-984-9600

RESURRECTION CELEBRATION, One Accord in GraceMinistry, will be hosting a power-packed Praise and Eastermessage at the Kilgore Park Amphitheater 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Sunday, April 8. Bring a lawn chair, come and enjoythe meaning of Easter. (Warning: some pictures may begraphic)

MONDMONDAAYYTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Mondays at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. For moreinfo call Linda Myhand at 903-834-6794 or Linda Broth-erton at 903-736-8837. TOPS people just love to lose.

TUESDTUESDAAYYBINGO at Danville United Methodist Church, 2187

Danville Rd., will be 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 3.THURSDTHURSDAAYYFIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH is having its annual

Easter Bake Sale on Thursday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 6p.m. at the church. For special orders, until April 2, call903-984-6405 or 903-353-3940; place your order forcakes, pies, breads or assorted desserts. Various goodieswill also be available without pre-order on the day of thesale.

FYIFYIFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of Kilgore is hosting it's

Holy Week Men's Breakfasts once again, welcoming threeministers to discuss the Easter season. Set for 7 a.m. to 8from Monday to Wednesday, April 2-4, the free breakfastswill take place in the Fellowship Hall of the church, locat-ed at 815 E. Main Street. Father Daniel Dower of Christthe King Catholic Church will speak Monday, follow bythe Rev. Jayson Galler of Pilgrim Lutheran Church of Kil-gore on Tuesday and First Presbyterian's Rev. ScottNowack. For more information, contact First PresbyterianChurch at 903.984.1502.

OOVERTVERTONONOVERTON ELEMENTARY’S KINDERGARTEN/HEAD

START round up is set for Friday, April 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Please be sure and bring the following items: child’s socialsecurity card, parent’s driver license, proof of residence,birth certificate, shot records.

Head Start round up is by appointment only. To set upan appointment please contact Estelle Post-Overshown at903-834-3585. For any other questions, please contactNikki Fenter at 903-834-6144.

LEVERETT’S CHAPELLEVERETT’S CHAPELLEVERETT’S CHAPEL ISD is now accepting transfer ap-

plications for the 2012-2013 School Year. The deadlinefor applying for a school transfer is May 3, 2012. Appli-cations forms may be picked up in the Elementary or HighSchool offices weekdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. All newapplications must bring a report card when applying.

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CINDI URBANA celebration of life for

Cindi Sue Urban, 53, ofKilgore will be 5 p.m.Saturday, March 31,2012 at CrosspointeFellowship Church inKilgore, with PastorEfrain D. Cirilo officiat-ing.

Cindi was born inMonroe, La., on April 8,1958 and danced to Je-sus on March 28, 2012in Longview after a shortbattle with cancer. Cindi

was known for her kind-ness and generosity to-ward others and her

artistic abilities. She en-joyed doing arts andcrafts, spending timewith her grandgirls andfamily and, of course,“junking.”

She attended school inMonroe, La., andworked for many yearsas a collection special-ist; at the time of herdeath she was em-ployed by Martin Com-panies in Kilgore.

Cindi is survived byher fiancé, Jose Hernan-

dez of Kilgore; hermother, Carol Smith ofKilgore; her daughterand son-in-law, Tiffanyand Pete Tyeskie of Kil-gore; her sister, RachelRobinson of Monroe,La.; her grandchildren,Jessie and Jaycie Vil-lanueva and GavinTyeskie of Kilgore; herspecial friend, PattyCastillo of Kilgore; aswell as many otherfriends and family mem-bers.

RICHARD MARTINServices celebrating

the life of Richard Mar-tin, 69, of Kilgore will beheld Monday, April 2,2012 at 4 p.m. at theFirst PresbyterianChurch in Kilgore withthe Reverend ScottNowack officiating. Mr.Martin passed awayThursday, March 29,2012 at home in Kilgoresurrounded by family.

Mr. Martin was bornSeptember 9, 1942 in ElDorado, Arkansas to thelate John and MildredMartin. He was a grad-uate of El Dorado HighSchool and from SouthArkansas State Universi-ty in Magnolia, AR.Richard and his familymoved to Kilgore in1977 where he workedfor many years as the

Station Manager for theradio station 96X.

He was a very activemember of the FirstPresbyterian Church,where he served as aDeacon and an Elder,sang in the choir, servedas Team Captain forSaturday Bread and al-so helped with theGrace Notes Children’s

program. Mr. Martinserved as President forthe East Texas Councilon Alcohol and DrugAbuse.

Richard was a MasterGardener and helpedtake care of the Shake-speare Garden. Headored and loved hisfamily especially hisgrandchildren. Richardwill be remembered asalways willing to helpsomeone in need.

Richard is survived byhis wife of 47 years,Carolyn Martin of Kilgo-re; three daughters andsons-in-law, HeatherMartin-Allen and hus-band Rob of Ft. Worth,Ashley Donnelly andhusband Stephen of SanAntonio and CarolineRamsay and husbandTodd of Abilene; seven

grandchildren, BrittanyTedder, Grace Allen,Sadie Donnelly, HaydenDonnelly, Jack Ramsay,Madeline Ramsay andThomas Ramsay; hisfaithful canine compan-ion, Missy, as well asmany other loving fami-ly and friends.

In lieu of flowers me-morials can be made tothe First PresbyterianChurch Missions Fund,P.O. Box 1216, Kilgore,TX 75663 or to the ET-CADA J.W. and ElwandaBurgess Education Cen-ter, 708 Glencrest Lane,Longview, TX 75601.

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bro) Birch, age 88, ofGladewater, Texasmoved to heaven themorning of March 29,2012. A celebration ofher life will be held atTriumphant ChristianCenter, 1412 PrestonStreet, Longview, Texaswith Pastors Jan Sim-mons and Billy Teagueon April 7, 2012 at10:30am. Her ashes willbe buried next to herhusband in the VeteransNational Cemetery inPhoenix, Arizona. Shewas born on June 23,1923 in St. Paul, Min-nesota to Joseph andAlma Zebro. She gradu-ated from high schooland married Gene Wor-den Birch on June 4,1941. She and Genewere married 48 yearsat the time of his pass-ing in 1990. Blanche

moved to Texas to bewith her children shortlythereafter.

Blanche was very ac-tive in her church inteaching children’s Sun-day school, a memberof the Women’s Mission-ary Society and aChurch Board Memberfor many years. Afterher children graduatedfrom high school, sheattended Pima Collegein Tucson, Arizona to

become a nurse. Shealso received an Associ-ates Degree in BiblicalStudies in 1996 and wasa prayer warrior and anavid scholar of the Wordof God. Her collectionof self-taught oil paint-ings have been on pub-lic display and her cro-cheted patterns and oth-er craft items have beenpublished in magazinessuch as Annie’s Atticand The NeedlecraftShop. Her thirst forknowledge and her loveof music lead her tolearn the keyboard inher early 70’s and laterto edit family photosand pictures of her trav-els on her computer intoher early 80’s. She be-lieved that her talentswere gifts from God andshe loved to teach whatshe knew to the youngerwomen of the church.

Her parents, her sib-

lings, her husband andtwo granddaughtersprecede her in death.She is survived by threesons, Ret. Chief PettyOfficer Gene C. Birch ofNorthome, Minnesota,Laurence L. Birch andhis wife Jane of Glade-water, Texas and Kim D.Birch. Blanche lived withher daughter, Rev. Re-becca Birch Adams andher husband JohnAdams of Gladewater,Texas; She is blessedwith three grandchil-dren, Donnis Bryantand her husband Bradof Whitwell Tennessee,Julie Carlson and herhusband David of Min-neapolis, Minnesotaand Danial Birch ofGladewater, Texas. Shehas eight great-grand-children, five great-great-grandchi ldrenand a host of nieces,nephews, and friends.


City representatives gath-ered at Kilgore Economic De-velopment Center offices inSynergy Park to participate ina seminar focused on the mer-its of generational diversity.

Elizabeth A. Campbell,partner and chief diversity of-ficer of Andrews Kurth Lim-ited Liability Partnership, ledthe group in learning the val-ue of a diversified workplace.

“Most people when theythink of diversity, they thinkrace and gender,” said Camp-bell.

Campbell explained thereare four generations n theworkforce right now: Tradi-tionalists born in 1945 or be-fore; Baby Boomers,born1946 to 1964; Genera-tion X, 1965 to1981 andGeneration Y, 1982 to 2000.

Campbell outlined howeach generation has differentgeneral qualities and workingvalues.

“Not everyone adjusts verywell to the complexities ofgenerational diversity,” saidCampbell.

To show contrast in genera-

tional differences, Campbellshowed how tensions mightarise over factors such as howTraditionalists tend to be loy-al to an organization, whereasGeneration Y tends to be loy-al to colleagues.

Of course, such generaliza-tions are not always true. Todemonstrate this, Campbelloffered everyone at the semi-nar a pack of jellybeans. Thejellybeans were specially

made; the color did notmatch the flavor.

“These jelly beans are rep-resentative of how we actwith certain people,” saidCampbell.

Charts that compared gen-eration population by race inHouston were also displayed.According to Campbell, a re-port from Rice Universityfound Houston to be themost ethnically diverse city inthe country.

Another focus of the semi-nar was how successful mul-ti-generation teams, such asPresident Obama and VicePresident Biden, can be andthe success that can bebrought about by a demo-graphically diverse team.

The “Lilly M. Ledbetterv. The Goodyear Tire andRubber Company Inc.”lawsuit was also presentedto those in attendance. Thiscase would serve as a turn-ing point against discrimi-nation against age. Ledbet-ter is a traditionalist whofiled a claim of discrimina-tory compensation, whichthe Supreme Court ruled tobe too late to file. At thetime, later effects of past

discrimination did not re-new the time allotted to filea claim.

In 2009, the Lilly Ledbet-ter act was passed, whichoutlawed discriminatorycompensation thus remov-ing the old rules regardingdiscriminatory compensa-tion. Campbell spoke aboutother such acts that havepassed in recent years.

Groups were formed thatchallenged members tothink of inter-generationalteams, and ideas to make asuccessful team.

Campbell’s goal was toteach city representatives thevalue of generational diversi-ty. Her seminar clearlyshowed the positives in hav-ing a bit of everything in theworkplace.

“Diversity is aboutchange,” she said.


TYLER, Texas – A 46-year-old Kilgore, Texas man hasbeen sentenced to federal prison for child pornographyviolations in the Eastern District of Texas, announcedU.S. Attorney John M. Bales this week.

Timothy Michael Callahan pleaded guilty on Nov. 10,2011, to possession of child pornography and was sen-tenced to 135 months in federal prison this week by U.S.District Judge Leonard E. Davis.

According to information presented in court, on Nov.2, 2010, law enforcement officers executed a federalsearch warrant at Callahan's residence in Kilgore. Dur-ing the investigation, Callahan admitted to using a peer-to-peer file sharing network, Gigatribe, to download andview child pornography. A forensic analysis of Calla-han's computer revealed approximately 477 images ofchild pornography, some depicting children less than 12years of age engaged in sadistic or masochistic conduct.Callahan has previously been convicted of sexual assaultn Gregg County, Texas.

This case was brought as part of Project Safe Child-hood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epi-demic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched inMay 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by UnitedStates Attorneys’ Offices and the Criminal Division'sChild Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Pro-ject Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local re-sources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute indi-viduals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as toidentify and rescue victims.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Secret Serviceand the Longview Police Department's Cyber CrimesUnit and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christo-pher T. Tortorice.

From Staff ReportsThe Kilgore police depart-

ment reported the followingarrests between March 23and March 29.

March 23William Moises Andrade,

28, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a local warrant.

Kori Elizabeth Harrison,19, of Port Naches, was ar-rested on a charge of con-sumption of alcohol by a mi-nor.

Michael Antwan Lyons,38, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a charge of public intoxi-cation and possession ofmarijuana.

Holly Ann McDonald,25, of Tyler, was arrested ona local warrant.

Curtis Wayne Mumphrey,51, of Kilgore, was arrestedon two warrants from an-other agency and eight localwarrants.

Dveario Martel Smith, 22,of Kilgore, was arrested on alocal warrant.

Michael Lashaun Stiggers,Kilgore was arrested on acharge of no driver’s licenseand fictious, altered or illegi-ble registration.

Sergio Torres Martinez,30, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a charge of driving whileintoxicated.

Tomas Martinez Torres,32, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a charge of public intoxi-cation.

Michael Douglas Williams,30, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a local warrant.

March 24Itzayana Alonso, 21, of

Tyler, was arrested on acharge of public intoxica-tion.

Christina Michelle Garcia,34, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a local warrant.

Eduardo Lee Garcia II, 31,of Kilgore, was arrested ontwo local warrants.

Miranda Gail Hawkins,36, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a local warrant.

Mindy Michelle Kirkland,32, of Gladewater, was ar-rested on a local warrant.

Beau Boyd Mason, 26, ofKilgore, was arrested on acharge of driving while in-toxicated or with an open al-cohol container and posses-sion of marijuana.

Leonardo Daniel Rosas,25, of Tyler, was arrested ona charge of public intoxica-tion.

Felicia Shuntae Shelton,37, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a local warrant.

March 25Christopher Paul Grant,

18, of Conroe, was arrestedon a charge of possession ofalcohol by a minor.

Jonathan Jeremiah Kirk-land, 31, of Gladewater, wasarrested on a charge of driv-ing while license invalid.

Austin Ray Orange, 48, ofKilgore, was arrested on acharge of assault causing bod-ily injury, family violence.

Armando Fernandez Or-tiz, 45, of Tyler, was arrestedon a charge of no driver’s li-cense and driving while in-toxicated.

Corey Wesley Rider, 33, ofKilgore, was arrested onthree local warrants.

Devario Martel Smith, 22,

of Kilgore, was arrested on acharge of theft.

March 26Charles Junior Jackson,

30, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a warrant from anotheragency.

March 27Vernita Cheryl Gipson,

44, of Kilgore, was arrestedon three local warrants.

Keith Allen Hooks, 22, ofOverton, was arrested on acharge of possession of mari-juana, possession of drugparaphernalia and public in-toxication.

Johnny Lee Jackson, 31, ofGladewater, was arrested ona charge of criminal trespass.

Phelan Robert Preey, 22, ofKilgore, was arrested on acharge of possession of mari-juana.

Sheena Mariee Smith Tur-rubiartes, 24, of Overton, wasarrested on a charge of posses-sion of marijuana and posses-sion of drug paraphernalia.

March 28Dustin Allen Driver, 31,

of Kilgore, was arrested ona charge of public intoxica-tion.

Joel Craig Hammontree,29, of Overton, was arrest-ed on a local warrant.

Frederick William Mcvey,33, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a warrant from anotheragency.

Rosie Bell Mitchell Hut-ton, 35, of Kilgore, was ar-rested on a local warrant.

Bobby Dun Mumphrey,50, of Kilgore, was arrestedon a charge of public intoxi-cation.

KPD Arrest Reports

Seminar highlights on generational diversity

Kilgore High School’s Future Hispanic Leaders of America Club wash cars to help raise donationsfor Relay for Life.


Elizabeth Campbelldiscusses the value of agenerationally-diverseworkplace Tuesdayduring a seminar atSynergy Park.


Kilgore man pleadsguilty, gets 135 months for child pornography

SIMPSON VISITS NURSING HOME

State Representative David Simpsonspeaks to residents of Country Place Vil-lage Wednesday.


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When it comes to putting headsin beds, the Kilgore College Ran-gerettes' Revels and the East TexasOil Museum pass the test, citycouncil members agreed Tuesday.

During their regular meeting,the council unanimously approvedinvesting excess Hotel OccupancyTax funds in the two organizations'tourism efforts and approved achange to the city's signage code,among other business.

Following up on Kilgore CollegePresident Bill Holda's request forone-time allocations of $15,000and $25,000 for the Rangerettesand the museum, respectively,council members noted they didhear some objections to the fund-ing. However, the group deter-mined the $40,000 will continueto bring visitors to local hotels andmotels, the simple standard for in-vesting HOT funds.

"Other than annexation, I don'treceive as many objections than togiving money to the Rangerettes,"council member Randy Renshawacknowledged. There is animosityamong some members of the com-munity about how many local girlsmake the line, he reported, but "I'msure the judges make the fairest deci-sion they can as to who's going to bepart of the team."

But the key question is whetherthe group increases Kilgore'stourism profile.

"The focus for that is they repre-sent Kilgore wherever they go. Theprogram is so well-known that

young ladies from all over thecountry are interested," he said.

The hotel/money tax revenuesare not city funds, council memberHarvey McClendon pointed out.The 13 percent tax (six percent ofwhich goes to the state) is levied onpatrons of local inns and expresslydirected for the advancement andenhancement of tourism.

"The decision should be basedon whether or not the Rangerettesdo encourage tourism, and I don'tthink there's any question of that."

The East Texas Oil Museum hasearmarked its funds for the cre-ation of a digital docent programto better-serve visitors.

Overall, Hotel Occupancy Taxfunds are currently divided be-tween the Kilgore Chamber ofCommerce (68.42 percent, cappedat $195,000), the Kilgore Histori-cal Preservation Foundation andTexas Shakespeare Festival (12.28percent or $35,000) and the Kilgo-re Main Street Program, which re-ceives up to $20,000, a 7.02 per-cent share.

Any collections above the$285,000 projection for 2012 willbe set aside with approximately$85,000 in excess funds from pre-vious years.

Benefitting organizations arecontractually required to submitquarterly, itemized reports on howthey invest the funds in tourism,and council members review theallocations each year during theirannual budget cycle.

Requestors can apply for a shareof the funds during the budget sea-son, and the council can adjust the

percentages and beneficiaries attheir discretion, as well as approveone-time allocations at any time.

"We can't say that this is going tobe an annual donation. It's goingto be a case-by-case situation,"Renshaw said of the two new allo-cations. "Otherwise, I don't haveany opposition to it at all."

Main Street Manager ClaraChaffin brought the proposed revi-sion to the city's development codeas it relates to signage in the MainStreet Overlay District.

"Since my time here in the pastthree-and-a-half months I've hadmany questions about bannersdowntown," she explained. Ac-cording to the current code, ban-ners are allowed for special eventsonly. "We sat down and rewrote itand gave that proposal to planningand zoning. They looked at it andapproved it."

The new code, unanimously ap-proved by the council, states thatpermits must be approved by theMain Street Advisory Board anddefines a special event as "anyevent that generates the need for

additional signage."The revised guidelines stipulate

commercial banners may only bedisplayed for 14 days per year, nolonger than seven consecutivedays. Likewise, community eventbanners may only be displayed for14 consecutive days.

"This ensures there are not ban-ners up for months before or afteran event happens."

Exceptions to the policy are sub-ject to advisory board approval.

"The Main Street AdvisoryBoard is very willing to take on thistask in order to maintain the in-tegrity and the feel of the down-town as we have it now," Chaffinsaid, "especially considering all thework that has gone into it."

Policing the new code is impor-tant, council member Randy Ren-shaw said before the vote.

"Typically when there's a violationdowntown we send code enforce-ment downtown and ask them to re-move the banner or the sign," Chaf-fin explained. "That's pretty muchwhat we normally have to do."

"I don't see how you can have a

law without a penalty," MayorRonnie Spradlin said.

According to Planning and Zon-ing Director Carol Windham, thenew policy will carry the samepenalties and fines as other code vi-olations, and, likewise, challengesof rulings will go to the ZoningBoard of Adjustment of Appeals.

"I don't have a problem with itas long as we enforce it," Ren-shaw said.

The council also approved$321,569.97 for infrastructureconstruction at the Mobbs compa-nies' Windsor Park subdivision,about $17,500 less than originallyanticipated.

"The agreement is the city willpay for the material, and Mobbswill do the construction," CityManager Scott Sellers explained."As the property sells, the city willrecapture the share of the materialcost for that property."

The measure passed four in favorwith one abstention – Spradlin didnot vote as his company, East TexasLumber, won the bid for furnish-ing rebar to the project.

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Today’s businesses are turningto digital signs to attract cos-tumers and spread a larger mes-sage. City Planning and ZoningDirector Carol Windham recog-nizes this, and hopes to come upwith regulations that will benefitKilgore in regards to these signs.

“Over the past year I have re-ceived several calls regarding digi-tal signage, about our regula-tions,” said Windham. “We havenone.”

Windham proposed that thecity council consider adopting afuture ordinance to regulate digi-tal signs, which currently do notfit into the same regulations asregular signs in the city.

The council was interested in aproposed ordinance, so Windhammust now create one. Factors suchas message time, content and light-ing are major focuses that Wind-ham will have to determine.

“What we’re really looking at ishow long a sign stays up before itchanges,” said Windham.

A message that changes too of-ten might provide a distractionfor city drivers. The way thatmessages transition from one toanother is another thing Wind-ham must consider. Sign sizes willalso be addressed in Windham’sordinance.

The main concerns of the ordi-nance will be driver safety andbeautification.

“We want to ensure the safetyof motorists,” said City ManagerScott Sellers, who spoke withWindham about the future pro-posed ordinance.

“With signage in general, youdon’t want a city to look clut-tered,” said Windham. “I’m allfor digital signage, but we need tolearn how to adapt to it.”

Windham also hopes to speakwith Main Street Advisory Boardto discuss regulations and restric-tions for digital signs downtown.

At least three more digital signsare to be installed soon in thecity. She believes that the ordi-nance will take about one monthto finish before she returns to thecity council to propose to have itadopted.

“As I see more digital signs comeon, as a planner I feel it’s time wetackle that issue,” she said.

cords to go with the Kin-dles, and just received themthis week.

“We’re hopeful the publicis respectful when theycheck the Kindles out,”said Johnson.

Due to the high price ofthe USB and power cords,lost cords will have to be re-placed by the library patron.

According to Johnson,KPL is still determining reg-ulations regarding the Kin-dles, such as how much tocharge for late fees or evenhow long a patron can keepa Kindle. Johnson statedthat Kindles will be cata-

loged as library equipment.In order to check out a

Kindle, patrons must fill outan Electronic Device Bor-rower Agreement that de-tails the terms of use.

“It’s a new area to experi-ence,” said Johnson.

Johnson believes the Kin-dles will be ready to checkout Monday.

The library is open Mondaythrough Thursday from 9a.m. to 6 p.m. On Friday andSaturday, it is open 9 a.m. to 4p.m. KPL is closed Sundays.

For more informationabout the Kindles or KPL,call 903-984-1529.

Council approves one-time HOT allocations

Under their consent agenda Tuesday night, Kilgo-re city council members approved:

• A resolution on the city's Equipment ServicesPolicy, allowing that department's employees "ac-cess to their tools and use of the city facility afterhours, at the discretion of the Equipment ServicesCoordinator, for courtesy repairs or maintenance tocity employees’ personal vehicles and equipment.No work will be done for profit, and all parts andfluids will be supplied by the person who owns thevehicle and/or equipment."

• Prepared for the city's upcoming general elec-tion and special charter amendment election, ap-pointing City Clerk Deborah Dane as early vot-ing clerk as well as deputy early voting clerksKaren Custer, Lawanna Williams, Janell Kinseyand Don Kinsey.

Council members also accepted Valerie Melton aselection judge and Margie Hall as alternate judgeand approved a contract with Gregg County forleasing and programming electronic voting equip-ment, ballot tabulation and supervision.

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With council’sblessing, city’szoning chieftackles digitalsign ordinance


Kilgore Public Library Clerk Deana Hutson displays one of the newKindles that will soon be available for checkout.


The Gregg County Commissioners Court honored anumber of White Oak students for their athletic accom-plishments this school year Thursday morning.

The White Oak High School Boys Basketball Team,the Roughnecks, won the UIL Class 2A State Champi-onship, defeating Brock in the finals. This is the firststate title WOHS has won since 1957. The team’s sea-son record was 37 wins with only one loss, and thecourt honored the team’s players, coaches, staff andparents.

The players are as follows:Jerred Wisenhunt, senior; Slade Sutton, sophomore;

Jordan DeAguero, junior; Skylar Sutton, junior; ChaddJohnston, senior; Kris Anderson, junior; Josh Benson,sophomore; Carson Andrews, junior; Josh Hood, junior;Cass Carr, sophomore; Dylan Gale, sophomore; IanStory, senior; Caleb Carr, senior; Hayden Nichols, soph-omore; Gabe Michael, sophomore; Levi Yancy, junior;Clay Hunter, junior.

Head coach Ron Boyett and assistant coaches JeffHampton and Billy Terry were honored alongside sup-port staff members Matthew Wofford, Leigha Sheri-dan, Rebekah Holcomb, Maddy Belcher, SamanthaCrossland and Hagen Henson.

The court also honored Bri Matthews of White Oak,who became the Class 2A Girls State PowerliftingChampion. Matthews was recognized alongside WOHSpower lifting head coach Eddie Shuttlesworth and as-sistant coach Kim Taylor as well as the superintendentand board of trustees of White Oak IndependentSchool District.

The following Gregg County employees were givenawards for their service to the county:

Curtis L. Black, Road and Bridge Precinct 4, 5 years;Cindy A. Browning, Purchasing, 5 years; Cindy L. Hens-ley, Road and bridge Precinct 3, 5 years; Larry D. King,East Texas Regional Airport 5 years; James M. Lacy,Community Supervision, 5 years; Clarence E. Ramey,Sheriff’s Office, 5 years; Mary E. Pepper, Tax Office,10 years; Cathleen M. Crank, Tax Office, 15 years;Cathy P. Cerliano, Juvenile Probation, 25 years.

The court also approved an updated Joint Resolutionand the early voting schedule of the May 29 PrimaryElection and announced the updated information for

the election.Important dates in the election are as follows:March 30 – First day to apply for mail ballot.April 14 – Last day to mail military ballots.April 25 – Last day to mail new voter certificates.April 30 – Last day to register for primary.May 14 – First day of early voting in person.May 22 – Last day to apply for a mail ballot.May 25 – Last day of early voting in person.July 31 – Primary run off.

Early voting will be available at the following loca-tions at the following dates and times:

Gregg County Courthouse: Monday, May 14 to Fri-day, May 18, 8 a.m., to 6 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 7a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, May 20, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.;Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Kilgore Community Center: Monday, May 14 to Fri-day, May 18, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 10a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, May 21 to Friday, May 25, 8a.m. to 6 p.m.

Gladewater City Hall: Monday, May 14 to Wednes-day, May 16, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Liberty City Community Center: Monday, May 21 toFriday, May 25, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Elderville Community Center: Monday, May 21 toFriday, May 25, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In other news, the court approved a request to nameApril 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in GreggCounty.

Approval was granted for the City of East Mountainto place a 3-inch PVC water line in the right of way ofWalnut Lane.

The court approved the Sheriff’s Office’s request toutilize inmate labor to assist The ARC of Gregg County,and a request to allow $10,000 from non-capital ac-count to be used to purchase five LED light bars for pa-trol vehicles.

The court also approved the payment of annualmembership dues for 2012 from East Texas Council ofGovernments in the amount of $18,260.

The board approved all items presented, includingpayroll and transfer of funds, bills payable and budgettransfer amendments and health plan claims paymentsand the County Clerk’s Quarterly Investment Report forthe first quarter of fiscal year 2012.

Commissioners praise White Oak athletes, approve election detailsfor upcoming primary on May 29

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Trunk Sewer Main improve-ments.

"The Rabbit Creek, fromall signs that I can tell, it's go-ing well," he said. "They'remaking great progress. It'sobviously going to be of greatbenefit to the city when it'sdone – it's going to fix a lot ofproblems."

Sorensen, who holds aBachelor of Science in Engi-neering and Masters of PublicAdministration from theUniversity of Wyoming, saidhe is also tracking two up-coming joint road improve-ment projects: the city, GreggCounty, Kilgore EconomicDevelopment Corporationand the Texas Department ofTransportation are commit-ted to co-fund the $560,000installation of a turnlane onthe U.S. Hwy. 259 Bypass atSynergy Park as well as the $6million widening of Hwy. 42between Hwy. 31 and Inter-state 20.

"I think at this pointthey're mostly in TxDOThands. I think we just have tocome up with the money,"Sorensen said. "Those areboth good signs the city'sgrowing. The state recognizesthat, and they're helping usgrow. I think they're bothgood projects."

The Tax Increment Rein-vestment Zone is anotherboon for the community, hesaid, and the city can expect areturn on its $400,000 in-vestment in the project, re-paid through anticipatedproperty taxes on develop-ments at the site.

"If they take off and we fillthem up with businesses,we'll see that money backagain," Sorensen explained."We see the growth, we seethe business coming in, we'recreating jobs – I think it's agood situation for everyone."

Sorensen takes his post atthe official completion ofdowntown Streetscape PhaseII and is getting up-to-date onthe proposals for Phase III.

There is a lot going ondowntown between the MainStreet Program, Kilgore His-torical Preservation Founda-tion and Kilgore Chamber ofCommerce, he said.

"I've been invited to a lot ofmeetings this last week. I'mthere mostly to get a sense ofwhat they want to do, whereI am over the streets in thisposition, how it's going to tiein, how infrastructure cansupport that growth and ren-ovation," Sorensen explained."Mostly I'm just there tokeep abreast of what theywant to do and wheneverpossible provided some sortof insight to the infrastruc-ture side of it – this past weekI've just been a fly on thewall, seeing what's going on."

One thing in particularthat draws Sorensen's admi-ration is the state of the city'sfleet, one of several depart-ments that falls under his su-pervision.

Comparatively, he said, it'sphenomenal.

"Our fleet is not outdated;we have mechanics that areknowledgeable, that work onall the city equipment. It is adefinite asset. The bonds thatthe city passed however manyyears ago where departmentscan pay back into that bondand pay for equipment outright – that's a fantastic sys-tem. I think the city fleet is ingood shape."

Other elements under the

public works umbrella includewater and sewer, utilities,cemeteries, parks and streets.

Water is another thing onSorensen's mind.

"My first impression, notever living in Texas before, es-pecially East Texas, it seemslike we have two problems:one is drought, one is toomuch rain," he said. "Illinoisthey considered it a drought(even) when you had rain allthe time."

A city has to plan for the'100-year flood,' he allowed,but it must also have a planfor its water resources in caseof drought.

"I think the city's definitelytaking steps to handle both ofthose," Sorensen said. Mean-while, "Drainage, when itrains, is a problem no matterwhere you're at. A culvert isgood for pretty much twothings: moving water andgetting plugged."

As a new resident,Sorensen also has firsthandexperience with Kilgore'shousing situation.

It's tough."The area that I was com-

ing from, economically wasvery depressed. Housing(cost) there was significantlylower," he explained. "Whatwe found here is just kind ofsticker-shock. When we livedin Wyoming we faced thesame thing. It's facing oil-boom, natural-gas boom.

We came back to an oil-booming area. It's not outra-geous, you just have to getadjusted to paying that muchagain."

He's also heard, multipletimes, about Kilgore's largecommuter workforce.

"The feel that I get is thatKilgore provides the jobs andLongview gets the housing,"Sorensen said. "It seems likethe city manager, the citycouncil are definitely focus-ing on bringing housing toKilgore so we can keep thoseworkers here, provide thequality of life.

"I think the fact that we'regetting developers coming inwilling to do affordable hous-ing, apartments...I think we'llsee a boon, we'll see a benefitfrom that."

A week-and-a-half after thenew director came aboard,City Manager Scott Sellerssaid on Wednesday thatSorensen very nicely comple-ments the plan to create acomprehensive public worksdepartment here.

"Seth's background is idealas it very closely matcheswhat we had envisioned thepublic works department tolook like," Sellers said. "Hisprior experience in Illinoisand Wyoming adds muchvalue to the City of Kilgore."

Combining certain depart-ments at the city allows formore collaboration as stafflook toward additional publicworks-related projects andthe upcoming creation of acapital improvement plan.

"Seth does have experi-ence creating a capital im-provement plan, he has ex-perience leading or directingpublic works crews and hehas experience engineeringprojects," Sellers said. "So, Iam very happy to have Sethon board. I think he will bean excellent fit with our ex-isting departments and em-ployees. "After a week and ahalf on the job, he has ex-ceeded my expectations."

SORENSENContinued from Page 1A

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Sixty years of Overton history flowed from thememory of Mary Rhodes to the Overton RotaryClub at its Friday luncheon in Community Center.Details of the oil boom days, the businesses andRhodes’ own experiences came from her withoutnotes, prompters or a skip. Rhodes herself is aRotary member and still runs her real estatebusiness from her home.

McMillan Memorial Library housed the New Pioneer Quilting Club’s 2012 Quilt Show March 21. De-signs by club members and friends were shown by Guide and Teacher Dee Diedering (left) and Pi-oneer member David Smith (right) to visitors Dorothy Moore, Wanda Sparks and Virginia Combs ofHenderson’s St. Clares Stitchers. The New Pioneers are from New London.

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CONTACT USQuestions concerning area sports

should be directed to the sports editorat [email protected]

NEXT WEEK:Results from everything: Kilgore High

baseball and softball, track and field, andthe KHS soccer programs in the playoffs.

KILGORE NEWS HERALD

SOCCERPlayoff results online today

Both of Kilgore High School’s soccer teams were to play inthe first round of the Class 4A postseason on Friday, follow-ing the deadline for this print edition of the News Herald.

We will have coverage in Wednesday’s edition, but therewill be a story online today with scores from both games, andpossibly the next playoff opponent, date, site and time, if atall possible. See our website, kilgorenewsherald.com, today.

GOLFKHS teams prepare for district

Both Kilgore High School golf teams, coached by JimmyWilliams and Steve Toon, played in tournaments Thursday atGarden Valley Golf Club near Lindale, in preparation for nextweek’s District 14-4A tournaments at Lakeside Golf Club inMarshall. The district girls tournament is Monday, and theboys tournament is Tuesday. Finishing among the leaders al-lows golfers to advance to regionals.

For Kilgore’s girls at Thursday’s tournament in Lindale,Mary Mays finished third overall, a great showing, shooting a95 (medalist was Sulphur Springs’ Kirstie Wallace, who shotan 85, and second place was Victoria Chapman, also of Sul-phur, who shot just two better than Mays).

Also for KHS, Courtney Ganus finished 14th overall (a109) in a field of 57.

For Kilgore’s boys, it wasn’t the greatest outing, as the Bull-dogs finished 19th of 24 teams. Colton Meredith led KHSwith a 94. Andrew Hampton shot a 103, Logan Robins a108, and Michael Carvera a 109.

Sabine’s boys were also in the tournament, and didn’t finishin the top three as a team, but did have two players — AustinGray and Spencer Gregory — to each shoot 84. Tell Defreeceshot a 97, and Collin Gray a 102.

TRACK & FIELDSabine girls win in Winona

The Sabine High School girls track team is apparently on amission to win every meet in which they compete this season.

SHS won again on Thursday, taking first out of an 11-teamfield in the Jack Fry Relays in Winona for the second straightyear, scoring 165 points.

Miriam Canchola won the 3200 meter run; Brechelle Pier-son won the 200 meter dash; Allissa McClain won the 1600meter run; the team of Allecia Austin, McClain, Haley Stuartand Pierson won the 800 meter relay; and Stuart won thetriple jump.

In addition, Ania Haas finished second in the 3200; Mc-Clain finished second in the 800 meter run; Canchola wassecond in the 1600; Justice Frazier was second in the 100 me-ter hurdles; the 1600 meter relay team of Pierson, Canchola,Stuart and Haas finished second; Tylia Sylestine was second inthe shot put; Stuart was third in the high jump; Austin wasthird in the 100 meter dash; Haas was third in the 1600; Fra-zier was third in the 300 meter hurdles; Pierson was third inthe long jump; and Sylestine was third in the discus.

Jordan Baker was fourth in the discus, Tori Cisco was fifthin the 300 meter hurdles, and Austin, Frazier, Logan Davisand Stuart finished fifth in the 400 meter relays.

Stuart and Pierson each scored 25 points, McClain scored23, Canchola scored 22, Haas scored 18, Austin 16 and Fra-zier, 15. The team is coached by April Washburn.

Kilgore’s track team was to compete in Henderson on Fri-day, with results to come in after the deadline for this paper.See results online at kilgorenewsherald.com early next week.

RUNNINGTrots 4 Tristan is April 14

There will be a 5K run, as well as a host of activities, in Lib-erty City on Saturday, April 14 to help 10-year-old Sabine El-ementary student Tristan Lindsey and her family raise aware-ness for Niemann-Pick Disease, which can cause seizures, lossof muscle tone, and many other symptoms which may varyby case.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. April 14 at the SabineHigh School track, and the 5K run (and also a mile fun run orwalk) will begin at 9 a.m. Registration is $30 for ages 15 andover for the 5K run, and $20 for kids 14 and under. For themile, it’s a $15 registration for all ages. Funds go to the na-tional Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation.

Tristan will be 10 on April 9, and is a third grader. There areplans for a giant birthday party for Tristan, including clowns,face-painting and bounce-houses, and there will be all sorts ofother fund-raisers besides the run, including a concessionstand and silent auction. Also, there will be about a dozenEast Texas authors on hand signing copies of their books.

And there is one more thing, a special treat. FormerOlympian and long-distance run champion Kyle Heffner, theyounger brother of Kilgore High School instructor JohnHeffner, will run in the event.

Kyle, the younger of the Heffner brothers, followed in hisbrother’s running footsteps and helped Richardson High winthe 5A state cross country championship in 1976. He was amember of the Texas A&M track and cross country teamfrom 197780, and made the Olympic team in May 1980 atBuffalo, N.Y. at the Olympic Trials.

For more information on all the events on April 14, callTristan’s mom, Tracy Lindsey, at (903) 987-5608, or see theTrots 4 Tristan Facebook page: that’sfacebook.com/events/32656887345973/.

— BY SPORTS EDITOR MITCH LUCAS

LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF

ARENA FOOTBALL

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Kilgore’s Huey playing, doing well for Arizona RattlersBy MITCH LUCAS

[email protected]

Kilgore’s Michael Huey hasfound a new football home.

He’s a Rattler.Huey, the former Kilgore High

School and University of Texasstandout, is a starting offensivelineman for the Arizona Rattlers ofthe Arena Football League, joiningformer KHS teammate Wayne

Daniels in the AFL. As we reportedtwo weeks ago,Daniels is a defen-sive end and line-backer for theChicago Rush.

Huey wears No.69 for the Rattlers,who are doing quitewell. They’re 2-1,and their only losswas a 71-70 setback at San Jose in

the season opener. They defeatedthe Kansas City Command, 56-28, on Thursday night and hostthe Spokane (Wash.) Shock nextFriday.

The Arena Football League isplayed, of course, inside on a muchsmaller field. The games tend to behigh-scoring, and the NFL Net-work (Kilgore Cable channels 108and 352) carries an AFL Game ofthe Week every week.

The season began March 10 andcontinues through July. Huey andDaniels will meet when the Rat-tlers host the Rush on May 12.

Huey had a spectacular career atUT, helping the Longhorns to aBig 12 Conference championshipand an appearance in the BCS Na-tional Championship Game inJanuary, 2010.

Huey may still wind up on a Na-tional Football League roster; NFL

franchises often sign AFL players,and Huey and his agent are keep-ing his options open.

Huey and many players comingout of college last year, includingDaniels and another former Kilgo-re standout, Eddie Jones, were af-fected by the NFL’s labor dispute, alockout that caused much of theoffseason to be condensed into justa few weeks.

HUEY

Diamond ’Dogs down JT, 7-2

Overton clobbers Big Sandy, now 6-0 in district

By MITCH LUCAS [email protected]

It’s so far, so good for the KilgoreHigh School baseball team.

The Bulldogs took a 4-0 lead on visit-ing John Tyler at Driller Park Tuesdaynight, then had to weather a brief come-back before finally earning a 7-2 victoryover the Lions.

The win moves KHS to 5-1 in Dis-trict 14-4A, good enough for the districtlead with one game left in the firstround (that would have been played Fri-day night at Whitehouse). The secondround of district play — the final sevengames of the regular season — beginsTuesday at Marshall.

Kilgore pitcher Riley Toler started thegame and took JT down, 1-2-3, in thefirst with a strikeout, a fly out and a lineout to Benny Colbert in left field. In

Kilgore's half of the inning, Jake Brant-ley came to the plate with one out in thebook, but got hit by a pitch and thenscored on an RBI single by Toler, givingthe Diamond Dogs a 1-0 lead.

They would add to that lead in thebottom of the second. This time, it wasColbert who got hit by a pitch by JT'sCesar Flores (who hit six KHS batters).He advanced to second on a groundoutby Wesley Williams, and then DaQua-vian Brewster was also hit by a pitch.Both Colbert and Brewster scored on a2-RBI double by Cooper Coldiron, rais-ing Kilgore's lead to 3-0.

In the third inning, more of the same.Center fielder Matthew Dickey was hitby a pitch, and scored on an RBI singleby Colbert. That gave Kilgore a four-run cushion, and they would need it. JTscored twice in the top of the fourth.They loaded the bases on an infield sin-

gle, and scored on two wild pitches, cut-ting the KHS lead in half (4-2).

Kilgore made a stand, though, in thefifth. Brantley was once again hit by apitch, then advanced to second on a sin-gle by Dickey. Toler would score both ofthem on a 2-RBI triple, and then scorehimself on a single by MasonNestleroad. JT didn't threaten again.

The Lions gave the Bulldogs a goodgame just four days after ending an 11-year winless-in-district streak. They hadbeaten Marshall on Friday.

Kilgore used three pitchers in the win:Toler, Joseph Shepherd and Coldirongot the save. Combined, they allowedonly three hits.

For Kilgore, Toler had an RBI singleand the 2-RBI triple. Coldiron had the2-RBI double, Colbert had an RBI sin-gle, and Dickey and Nestleroad eachhad a single.

TO THE WINNER GOES THE SPOILS — AND THE RING

Tough loss for Lady Bulldogs at NacogdochesBy MITCH LUCAS

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It wasn’t a pleasant trip forthe Kilgore High School soft-ball team down to Nacog-doches earlier this week for aDistrict 14-4A game.

And it’s not too pleasantfor the Lady Bulldogs to lookat the standings right now, ei-ther — if they’re going tomake the playoffs, they’ve gotsome work to do.

KHS dropped the game atNac, 20-6, on Tuesday night,leading a low-scoring game

early until Nacogdochescame alive in the third in-ning.

As a result, Kilgore falls to2-5 after one complete roundof district play. The secondround was to begin Fridaynight at home against JohnTyler, a game to be completefollowing the deadline forthis issue of the News Herald.

Coach Cassie Newell’s La-dy Bulldogs will play atWhitehouse on Tuesdaynight at 6 p.m., then at Mar-shall next Friday.

At Nac Tuesday night, Kil-

gore took an early lead whenthe Lady ’Dogs scored a runin the top of the first. Theytook a 3-2 lead in the top ofthe third, and then...

“...And then, their bats justexploded,” Newell said, ofNacogdoches’ third inning.“Everything was hit rightback up the middle. Wemade some good defensiveplays; they were just hittingthe ball. Annie (Mehringer,Kilgore’s catcher) picked off aNac player at third and wethrew out a girl at home on awild pitch score attempt. We

threw someone out from theoutfield, too. They were justreally hitting the ball.”

Senior Becca Stokes hadtwo doubles for Kilgore, andfiinshed with 4 RBI. MacPinter had two hits, and sodid Janesha Brager, includinga double. Kilgore finishedwith eight hits.

Freshman Amber Williamsstarted on the mound. SeniorJenae Baggett also pitched,and Stokes closed it out forKilgore, which needs to fin-ish in the top four to makethe playoffs.

By J.M. [email protected]

OVERTON — Spencer Wright hit a three-run home runin the fourth inning to help assure Overton’s second consecu-tive mercy-rule victory with an 11-1 skinning of Big Sandy’sWildcats Tuesday.

The Mustangs remain undefeated, 6-0, in District 20-1Aand were 10-5 overall prior to Friday’s game against Carlisle,following the deadline for this paper. Big Sandy falls to 0-11.

Wright, at his third at-bat in the game and the sixth Mus-tang to bat at the bottom of the fourth, hammered the ballout of Mustang Park to bring Austin McCasland, TylerRhodes and himself back to home plate and a series of hand-shakes from Wright’s teammates. Overton’s lead moved to 9-1 after the shot.

Wright also knocked the game’s first RBI with a first-inningswing to score Dalton Jeffers who had doubled. In the sec-ond, with Derek Graham and Greg Moore on base, ForrestLee whacked a highball that was caught by Wildcat James El-lis. Graham scored and Moore raced to third. A pitch by Ellisto teammate Mark Walsh at third tipped off Walsh’s glove andover the fence. Moore took advantage and OHS had three.

Jesse Roach clubbed a right fielder in the third inning tosend Rhodes home for a fourth run. Brayton Pierce, a-hug-ging second base in the fourth inning, charged homewardfrom a McCasland single. Just before Wright’s homer, Rhodespinged a double and Lee scooted back to the cage.

The ’Stangs reached 10-high in the fifth as Lee singled azephyr from relief pitcher John Howe back to the outfieldand Pierce got to run home again.

Rhodes struck out five and hit two singles. Jeffers had onedouble, one single and one stolen base. In addition to hishome run, Wright knocked two singles and stole one base.Moore hit a double and Graham, McCasland and Roach allhad singles. Lee and Pierce each had a single and one steal.

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ROUND-TRIP TICKET — Overton’s SpencerWright (above) finishes the last lap of a three-run home run he hit Tuesday against Big Sandy.

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Former Kilgore High School soccerstandout Kandace Shackelford (right)recently took home some pretty nicehardware (left): a NJCAA nationalchampionship ring, which she earnedas a part of Tyler Junior College’swomen’s soccer program. The Apach-es were ranked No. 1 for most of theirseason, and finished up unbeaten, 24-0, beating Darton (Ga.) College in thefinals of the NJCAA tournament inMelbourne, Fla., in November. Con-gratulations, Kandace!

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BAPTISTBETHEL BAPTISTFritz Swanson Rd., Kilgore. Jason Brown, Min.SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.BIBLE BAPTIST704 McKay St. (Hwy. 135), Overton. RonnieGlover, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.EASTVIEW BAPTIST1105 N. Longview, 984-8524, Kilgore. JamesHenderson, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 10:55 a.m.& 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.PRIMERA MISSION BAUTISTHispana 2215 N. Longview St. S.S. 9:45 a.m. Worship 11a.m.ELBETHEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST NO. 1Mamie Johnson Rd. (Old Jamestown Rd.),Overton. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 11 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. Pastor Jarrett PolkFAITH BAPTIST2304 Stone Rd., 983-5829, Kilgore. ScottThomas, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH4507 Goforth Rd. (1/2 mile west of Hwy 135)Sunday Worship services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.S.S. 9:45 a.m., Wednesday services at 7 p.m.Pastor Ken DavisFIRST BAPTIST KILGORE501 E. North, 984-3531, Kilgore. (fbckilgore.org) SS 9:00 a.m., WS 10:15 a.m. &5:30 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m., Lunch Bunch BibleStudy and meal 11:45 Eddie Hilburn, Min.FIRST BAPTIST984-4494, Liberty City. Bruce Wells, Min. SS 9a.m., WS 10:15 & 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.FIRST FREEWILL BAPTIST913 Richardson Dr., Henderson 903-657-5763Mark Headrick, pastor. S.S. 9:45a.m. W.S.10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7p.m.FOREST HOME BAPTISTDanville Rd., Kilgore. Earl W. Duggins, Min. SS9:15 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 6p.m.FREDONIA BAPTISTHwy. 349, Kilgore. Charles Gray, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST2900 Stone Rd., 984-2766, Kilgore. PaulPhillips, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLEHwy. 135 on Peavine Rd., Liberty City. DonaldBeebe, Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.GRACE HERALD BAPTIST CHURCHOld London-New London, near traffic signal onHwy. 323. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.;Wed. 7 p.m. KWRD 1470 AM, 7:30 a.m.Sunday.GREATER ST. JOHN’S BAPTISTFM 1639, Kilgore. James Bell Jr., Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.HICKORY GROVE BAPTISTDudley Rd., Crossroads. Kelly Brian, Min. SS9:45a.m., WS 11a.m. & 6p.m.; Disp. Train. 5p.m. Wed. Prayer 6:30p.m.HIGHLAND PARK BAPTIST2424 Henderson Blvd., 984-6900, Kilgore. RileyPippen, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 10:50 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.JOY BAPTIST24492 FM 1252 (2.5 miles west of Sabine HighSchool), 983-0270, Liberty City. Teddy Sorrells, Min. SS 9:30 a.m. SW 10:45 a.m.,& 6 p.m. WS 6:30 p.m.KILGORE BAPTIST1310 South Commerce, Kilgore. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.KILGORE MISSIONARY BAPTIST223 Harris Ave., 984-6032, Kilgore. MikeGribble, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.LAIRD HILL BAPTISTLaird Hill. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.B.S. 6:30 p.m. Wed. Paster Jerry CarrollLAKEVIEW BAPTISTFM 2011, Lakeport. Ronnie Campbell, Min. SS10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.LONDON BAPTISTNew London. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.MORNING STAR BAPTIST500 N. Longview, 984-9600, Kilgore. B.B.Brown, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.MT. CALVARY BAPTISTPeavine Rd., 983-3117, Kilgore. SS 10 a.m., WS 11:15 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.MT. MORIAH BAPTIST8316 West Goforth Rd., Kilgore. Thomas Jones,Min. SS 10 a.m. (every Sun.), WS 11:15 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m.NEW HOPE BAPTIST6529 CR 292 E., New Hope. D.E. Daniels, Sr.,Pastor. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.; Wed.6:30 p.m.NEW MT. CALVARY BAPTISTFM 1252, Kilgore. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.OVERTON FIRST BAPTIST206 Rusk, Overton. Charles Pascahall, Min. SS9:30 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.PINECREST BAPTIST810 Old Gladewater Hwy. Jeremy Wynn, Min.,984-4380, Kilgore. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.POST OAK BAPTISTHwy. 42, South of I-20, Kilgore. LarryWashington, Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 11 a.m.ROCKY MOUNT BAPTISTSexton City Hwy., Overton. Bill Peery, Min. SS9:45 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m. & 7 p.m.ST. JOHN BAPTISTSteber Grove. Edgar Tatum, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.ST. JOHN’S BAPTISTFM 2276 S., Kilgore. J.C. Watkins, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.STONE RIDGE BAPTIST4100 Stone Rd., 984-9341, Kilgore. John Gradberg, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m. &v 2:30 p.m.

VICTORY ROAD BAPTISTCorner of Hwy. 135 & Goforth Road. JohnnyWilliams, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m.ZION BAPTISTHwy. 135, 834-3994/834-3522, Overton. Rev.Tyrone Gee, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.

CATHOLICCHRIST THE KING CATHOLICBroadway & Laird, 984-3716, Kilgore. Rev. DanDower, Priest.English Mass: Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.;Spanish Mass: Sun. noon and 5 p.m.

CHRISTIANCORINTH CHRISTIANNew Hope Community. James O. Griffin, Min.SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.FIRST CHRISTIAN609 East Main St., 984-3963, Kilgore. BillBlanks, Min. SS 10 a.m., Contemporary WS 9a.m., Traditional WS11 a.m.PEATOWN CHRISTIANFM 2011 (Peatown Road), Dr. Jim Lewis, minister. WS 3 p.m. (third Sunday), Bible study 3 p.m. (every other Sunday)SELMAN CITY CHRISTIAN2 blocks W. & 1 block S. of Hwy. 64 - 42 inter-section, Turnertown. W.D. Buddy Stovall, Min.SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRISTCHANDLER STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST2700 Chandler St., 984-2928, Kilgore. ChrisVidacovich, Min. SS 9 a.m., WS 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.POST OAK RD. CHURCH OF CHRIST131 Post Oak Rd (31 @ I-20), Kilgore. DaleHendricks, Min. SS 9 a.m., WS 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.LAIRD HILL CHURCH OF CHRISTLaird Hill. SS 10 a.m., WS 10:50 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.NEW HOPE CHURCH OF CHRISTNew Hope Rd., New Hope. Ralph Draper, Min.SS 10 a.m., WS 11:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.OVERTON CHURCH OF CHRIST112 E. South, 834-6440, Overton. Paul Witt,Min. SS 9 a.m., WS 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.OAKDALE CHURCH OF CHRISTCorner of FM 1252 and Smith CR 370, 903-984-3986, Kilgore. Leamon G. Keele, Min. SS10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m.WESTVIEW CHURCH OF CHRISTGladewater St., 983-1171, Kilgore. John W.Smith, Min. WS 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GODCENTER POINT CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTPirtle. H.P. Jordan, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11:30a.m.; Tues. 7:30 p.m.CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECYHwy. 135 near I-20, Liberty City. Bill Richardson, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.EASTVIEW CHURCH OF GOD1206 E. Hwy. 31 (near intersection of Hwy. 42),Kilgore. Curtis Wood, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. 984-4511.FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTGreen Blackmon Rd., Liberty City. H.P. Jordan, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.CROSSPOINTE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH1640 FM 1252 E., 984-5412, Kilgore. Efrain Cirilo, Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.GLORYLAND CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTPeavine Rd., Kilgore. James Elder, Min. SS10:30 a.m., WS 11:30 a.m.; Thurs. 7:30 p.m.GREATER HOPE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTFM 1252, Liberty City. Purvis Johnson, Min. SS9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.KILGORE CHURCH OF GOD PGTHwy. 31, Kilgore. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m. (1st& 3rd Sun.)NEW HOLY CHAPEL COGIC2880 Mt. Pisgah Rd., Kilgore. Pastor Edward H.Pratt Jr. SS 10 a.m. WS 11:30 a.m. 903-984-4200 ST.’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTHwy. 1252, Kilgore. F.L. Mitchell, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11:45 a.m.WAYSIDE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRISTDudley Rd., Crossroads. Henry H. Prentice,Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 12 p.m.

EPISCOPALST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL314 N. Henderson Blvd., 984-3929, Kilgore.Sun. WS 10:30 a.m.; 1st & 3rd Sun., commun-ion service; 2nd & 4th Sun., morning prayer.

LUTHERANPILGRIM LUTHERAN CHURCHBroadway & Florey, 984-4333, Kilgore. Rev. Dr. Jayson S. Galler, pastor.SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.www.pilgrimlc.org

METHODISTBATES MEMORIAL C.M.E.610 Douglas St., Kilgore. Jaqueline Liner-Tolbert, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS11 a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.CROSS ROADS UNITED METHODISTCrossroads. Ralph Rudy, Min. SS 10:30 a.m.,WS 9:30 a.m.; Wed. 6 p.m.DANVILLE UNITED METHODIST2187 Danville Rd., Kilgore. Ralph Rudy, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. 903-984-4683MCCARY’S CHAPEL METHODISTOld Gladewater Hwy., 984-5622, Liberty City. Rev. Charlotte Austin, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.MT. PLEASANT C.M.E.4242 Hwy. 135 S., Kilgore, 984-5953. Rev. Travis Stinson, Min. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.MT. ZIOON C.M.E.22698 FM 2767 (Old Hwy. 31) Kilgore, 903-566-5336, Rev. H.Q. Dickerson, PastorSS 9 a.m., WS 10 a.m., Wed. Bible study 6:30 p.mNEW LONDON UNITED METHODISTNew London. Paul Whitely, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.OVERTON FIRST UNITED METHODIST213 E. Henderson, Overton. Fred Parsons, Min.SS 9:45 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.PIRTLE UNITED METHODIST3.5 miles south of Kilgore bypass, turn east on CR 146 go .5 miles. 903-984-9555Dudley J. Plaisance, JR. Pastor SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m.ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST401 E. Main St., 984-3576, Kilgore. DarwoodGalaway, Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.SCOTT’S MEMORIAL C.M.E.M & P Ave., Overton. SS 9:45 a.m., WS 11 a.m.

NAZARENEFIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEMartin & Sabine, Kilgore. Mark Hendrick, Min.SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.

PENTECOSTALNEW LIFE WORSHIP CENTER18535 HWY. 69S, Tyler. 903-871-8700.Morning worship - 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.Last Sunday of month - 6 p.m.Wednesday NFL - 7 p.m.CALVARY WAY PENTECOSTAL106 Woodlawn Ave., Kilgore. Glenn DouglasBarton, Min. WS 10 a.m., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.FIRST PENTECOSTAL516 Fritz-Swanson, 984-2381/984-6405,Kilgore. James Boatman, Min. SS 9:45 a.m.,WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.FIRST UNITED PENTECOSTALHwy 3035, Overton, 903-847-3617. W.L. Williams, Min. WS 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7:00 p.m.IGLESIA DE DIOS PENTECOSTAL M.I.400 Powderhorn(Hwy 42) Services hours areS.S. 11 a.m., Worship 12, Wed. 7 p.m. Fri. 7p.m.

PRESBYTERIANCENTRE PRESBYTERIAN8531 FM Rd. 2011, Longview. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.FIRST PRESBYTERIANE. Main, Kilgore, 984-1502SS 9:50 a.m., WS 9a.m. & 11 a.m.www.firstpreskilgore.orgFIRST PRESBYTERIAN1007 Hwy 3053, Overton. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.

OTHERAGAPE CHRISTIAN CENTER1000 Kilgore Dr., Henderson. 903-657-8541.ALL PEOPLE’S CHURCH325 N. Kilgore St., Kilgore. Steven Hamilton,Min. WS 10:30 a.m. Sunday.BETHESDA FOURSQUAREHwy. 323, 834-6069, Overton. John Blake, Min.SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.;Wed. 7 p.m.CIRCLE C COWBOY CHURCH OF RUSKCOUNTY3052 CR 238 (Just off FM 850),Henderson, 903-363-6092. Pat Alphin,pastor. WS 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Biblestudy Wed. 6:45 p.m.www.circleccowboychurch.orgCHRISTIAN SOLDIER CHURCH1100 S. Martin St., Kilgore. Javier Moreno, pas-tor. Bible Class schedule: Sun., 10 a.m., 11:15Eng., 6:30 p.m., Span., Tue. 7 p.m. Span.,Wed., 7 p.m. Eng., Thur. 7 p.m. Eng., 903-229-3499 CHURCH FELLOWSHIPINTERNATIONAL111 S. Rusk, Kilgore. Leland Burkett, Min. SS10:45 a.m., 6 p.m., WS 7 p.m.CHURCH OF LIVING WATERSGoforth & Steele Rd., 984-3354, Kilgore.Johnny G. Green, Min. WS 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.CHURCH OF THE HARVEST100 W. Radio, 758-3070, Longview. MarkDavidson, Min. WS 10:30 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.CHURCH ON THE WAYHwy. 42 S across from Laird Hill Post Office.Dempsey Charles, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 7 p.m.;Thurs. prayer meeting, 7 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.COUNTY LINE CHURCH OF THELIVING GODGoforth Rd., Kilgore. W.C. Coleman, Min. SS10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER603 Sanders St., 758-3157. Paul Thompson,Min. WS 9 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m.FAITH TABERNACLEHwy. 31, 984-7191, Kilgore. Jack Hathcoat,Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.FAITH TABERNACLE OF GOD IN CHRISTEast Hwy. 31, Kilgore. T-Alzie Kenney, Min. SS10 a.m., WS 11 a.m.GENERAL ASSEMBLY - CHURCH OF THELIVING GOD P.G.T.Hwy. 31 & 2012, Kilgore. Emmett Hill Jr., Min.SS 9:30 a.m., WS 11 a.m.GRACE FELLOWSHIPKay & Martin, 984-3011, Kilgore. Brian Nutt, Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.GOSPEL LIGHTHOUSE CHURCHFM 2012, Laird Hill, 903-983-0347. Frank Jackson, Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.GREATER FAITH MINISTRIES10879 Hwy 42, Laird Hill, 903-984-3805Casandra VanZandt Min. WS 11:30Bible Class 7:30p.m. Wednesday NightsHARMONY PIRTLEUS 259, Pirtle. Carlos Whitaker, Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 11 a.m.KILGORE BIBLE CHURCH3810 County Line Rd., 983-2827, Kilgore. BarryMetz, Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:45 a.m.; Wed. Awana 6 p.m.Wed. Prayer Service 7 p.m.KILGORE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD P.G.T.Hwy. 31 West, Kilgore. Emmett Hill Jr., Min. SS9:30 a.m., WS 11 a.m.NEW BIRTH FELLOWSHIP CHURCH2307 Stone Rd., Kilgore. Eric L. Love, pastor.903-986-8700.NEW COVENANT CHURCHFM 2087 & I-20, 984-1548/757-7791, Kilgore.Chuck Warnock, Min. WS 9 & 11 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m.OLD PATHS TABERNACLE HOLINESSFM 2087 & FM 349, Kilgore. Samuel Snow,Min. SS 10 a.m., WS 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wed.7:30 p.m. 903-986-2529STILL WATERS WORSHIP CENTERGateway Shopping Center (north of I-20), 981-8009, Liberty City. Eddie Scott, Min. WS 10a.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m.THE LIGHTHOUSEI-20 on Hwy. 135, Liberty City. Jake Wommer,Min. SS 9:30 a.m., WS 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Tues. 7 p.m.THE LIVING WORD CHURCH1567 FM 1252, 903-720-9002, Kilgore. Lee Bryan Min. WS 7 p.m.VICTORY TEMPLE601 E. Hwy 31, Kilgore. Robert Hicks, Min. SS10:30 a.m., WS 11:30 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m.WORD OF TRUTH TABERNACLESouth & Fritz-Swanson, Kilgore. MichaelMcCarty, Min. SS 10:45 a.m., WS 11:30 a.m.;Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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Kilgore News Heraldstaff wishes you a

Happy Easter.Check with yourlocal churches

for other EasterServices!!

with a LivingLast Supper ofChrist and the

disciples stagedand presented in costume bythe youth of St. Luke’s

April 5,Maundy

ThursdayService at 7 p.m.in the St. Luke’sFamily Center

on the grace

found on the

cross with

Joseph Martin’s

Colors of Grace

with Choir and

Orchestra

April 6,

Good Friday

Service at 7 p.m.

in the

Sanctuary

in the love and power of the Risen Christ!

April 8 Easter Sunday

6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service

by the Activity Center 7:30 a.m. Breakfast in the Family Center

8:30 a.m. Arise! Worship in

the Sanctuary9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:30 a.m. Traditional

Worship in the Sanctuary

Easter Egg Hunt10 a.m. April 7City Park with

1st Baptist Church

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Maundy Thursday, April 21 - 6:30 p.m.Tenebrae Friday (Darkness) - 6:30 p.m.

Easter Sunrise Service, April 24 - 7 a.m.Easter Breakfast, April 24 - 8:30 a.m.Regular Worship Service - 9:30 a.m.

Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors

903-986-0337Out Dudley Road, cross FM 2276

1/2 mile on the right

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FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

Invites you to Easter Worship

7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service/Breakfast9:45 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship ServicePastor Bro. Ken Davis

4507 Goforth Rd. (1/2 mile west of Hwy. 135)

Christ is risen!Christ is risen indeed!

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH815 East Main --- Kilgore,TX

www.firstpreskilgore.org

� April 5Maundy Thursday

Communion in the Chapel 7:00 PM

� April 6Good Friday Tenebrae

7:30 PM in the Sanctuary

� April 8Easter Sunday

Sunrise Service 6:30Carl Clower’s BarnWorship in the Chapel 9:00 AMSunday School 9:50 AMWorship in the Sanctuary 11:00 AM

Find Something DifferentThis Year At Easter

Highland Park Baptist Church

Easter Schedule7:00am Easter Sunrise7:30am Church wide Breakfast9:45am Sunday School10:50am Morning Worship Service10:50am Worship Kids Style (4 yrs. - 3rd grae)6 pm Evening WorshipPastor ~ Riley PippenMinister of Music ~ Dan WallaceJosh Holcombe ~ Student Minister

2424 Henderson Blvd. † Kilgore, TX

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth intoa living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead...” (1 Peter 1:3, NIV)

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Holy Week • Semana Santa

Walk down South Kilgore Street at nightand pause under the soft, neon glow of

the lights of the Crim Theater. Cup your handsaround your eyes and through that tunnel lookback in time 60 years to the nights when stars

still passed under the glittering artdeco facade and into the glow ofthe silver screen.

But the ticket booth of the theaterhas long-since been abandoned, andpassing through the doors of the rel-ic today, during daylight, reveals asad sight.

The now-shadowy lobby, oncebustling and often bedecked andtransformed into scenes from the

blockbusters shown there, is filled with dusty box-es of Christmas decorations.

The stairwells are cracked and crumbling, lead-ing to the now-decrepit balcony andthe brutally vandalized and ruinedbathrooms.

Further in, the striped walls of themovie house are dank, stained withage and falling into ruin. Nakedbeams stretch from wall to wall. Therows of cushioned seats are gone, re-placed with piles of old office equip-ment, littered with debris and disin-tegrating papers.

A forest of stored, steel memorial derricksstands where children once ate popcorn and en-joyed Saturday matinees. Further in is a wide fetid

puddle, water that has rottedaway the columns; what oncewas a stage is now a decayedmass of filthy wood andbrick.

With painstaking care, thefacades of Kilgore's historictheaters, the Crim and the Tex-an, have been restored to ashade of their former glory, but

inside the hulks are filled with stale air, faded mem-ories and seemingly insurmountable obstacles toever resurrecting the pair.

YESTERDAY

Once, this small East Texas town was home tosix theaters, locals spending their oil-boom dollarson Friday night escapes to Tinseltown.

Mayor Ronnie Spradlin, a charter member ofthe Kilgore Historical Preservation Foundation

LIFESTYLESSATURDAYMARCH 31, 2012

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CHITCHAT CORNER LINDA K. BALLARD

Normally, when I travel outto Oklahoma, the readers hearabout it. This time, I haveleft it to others to tell about afew of the sites you can find ifyou dare to travel north. Mrs.Marti Mason has written thefollowing:

“My husband’s (Pat Monk’s)birthday is St. Patrick’s Day so

we decided to take a quickroad trip to Oklahoma City tocelebrate. Along with friends,Bill and Faye King, we tookoff early Friday morning.Since I love to see and do un-usual things, I found greatthings for us to do on ourtrip.

Our first stop was in Paris,

Texas at the Evergreen Ceme-tery. Seems there is a veryold, very tall headstone of Je-sus in this cemetery. Howeverthis Jesus is lifting up a cornerof his robe to show that he iswearing cowboy boots…

On to Hugo, Oklahomaand the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.This unique cemetery has a

portion of the grounds sur-rounded by pillars with ele-phants on them. It seems thisis the winter ground for vari-ous circus troops with a por-tion of the cemetery are dedi-cated to circus performers.The headstones are sounique…each one depictingthe type of performer they

were in the circus. The head-stones are extremely elaborateand each has a story about theperformer buried there. Also,at this cemetery is a portiondedicated to rodeo perform-ers. For those of you that re-member Lane Frost, a greatbull rider and his sidekick

It’s not about me ... this time

decisions Story & Photosby James Draper

After yearssitting empty,city officialswonder if itis possible tobreathe newlife into twoold theaters

See LANDMARKS, Page 5B

(Top) Beautiful on the outside, but rottenwithin, the Crim Theater has been closed

for decades and used as a storage buildingfor memorial derricks, office equipment

and more but a group of city and civicleaders are researching ways to restore

it to its former glory. (Right) Across the street, the years have been

kinder to the Texan Theater, with itssignature wooden ceiling, but there are

expensive costs dampening development

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Club Au Courant met inthe beautiful home of Di-anne Wilson on Wednesday,March 21. A deliciousbrunched was served byWilson and co-hostessesBettye Collins and KoletaKinney.

President Kay McKinleycalled the meeting to orderand led members in the clubcollect. Secretary Jan Elliottread the minutes from theJanuary and February meet-ings. Minutes were ap-proved. No other reportswere given.

Norma Norris introducedher friend, RN Linda Bobo,who gave an interesting pro-gram on the life of FlorenceNightingale, who trans-formed the field of nursingand gave dignity and honorto the profession.

She was born in 1820 andwas named after the city ofher birth, Florence, Italy.She was the second daughterof very wealthy parents andwas educated by her fatherand private teachers. At th istime, women were expectedto get married, have childrenand entertain. This was notwhat Florence wanted; bythe age of 17, she knew she

wanted to be a nurse. Buther parents refused to givetheir approval, which led toFlorence falling into a stateof depression.

Her family finally ap-proved and she began caringfor the sick. Her focus wason the patients’ health, andshe realized that they im-proved when given morepersonal care and kept clean.She began volunteering inhospitals around Germanyand France. After receivingformal training in Alexan-dra, Egypt, she became thehead nurse in London.

During the Crimean War,more soldiers died from dis-ease and infections acquiredin the field hospitals thanfrom battle wounds. Flo-rence and a team of trainednurses were sent to the bat-tlefields. They found no ac-cess to water and no medicalequipment.

She worked hard to im-prove these conditions,working up to 20 hours aday. At night she carried alantern to check on patients.The soldiers began to callher ‘the lady with a lamp.’

In 1854, in the militaryhospital of Scutari, Turkey,

she made her name. In herfirst winter at least 4,077soldiers died. She became soobsessed with hospital con-ditions that the death ratefell from 42 percent to twopercent.

After the Crimean War,she founded the first schoolof nursing, wrote the firstnursing textbook, intro-

duced trained nurses to theworkhouse system andlaunched nursing in theUnited States and the Unit-ed Kingdom. NationalNurse Day is celebrated onMay 12 in honor of herbirthday.

From 1857 onward, shewas occasionally bedriddenand suffered from depres-

sion, but she continued to beactive in social reforms. Shewas completely blind by1901 and died in her sleep in1910 at the age of 90. Herfamily declined the offer ofburial in Westminster Abbey.

A question and answer pe-riod followed the presenta-tion and then the meetingadjourned.

Members attending wereJean Anderson, DorothyCamp, Bettye Collins, JanElliott, Kay McKinley, Mic-ah Mitchell, Norma Norris,Agnes Oliver, Vivian Patton,Clemmie Richards, ImaRoberts, Pat Sers, JustineStanley, Dianne Wilson, Ko-leta Kinney and guests LindaBobo and Eula Odom.

Freckles Brown, this istheir final resting place. Itis a tribute to sometime for-gotten people.

We traveled on to Okla-homa City where we had anice lady waiting for us sowe could Segway aroundBrick Town and downtownOklahoma City. (A Segwayis a two-wheeled contrap-tion like mall cops use.)Our two- hour tour showedus so many historical sitesand just some neat out-of-the-way things and places.

Saturday morning wearose early to see the Okla-homa City Memorial. Whata way to begin your day.On the site where the build-

ing once stood are now ninerows of chairs depictingthose who lost their livesfrom the bombing. The Re-flective Pond on the sitewhere the Ryder truck wasis spectacular. The museumis designed in such goodtaste that it just takes yourbreath away. It was such asobering experience and noone left dry-eyed.

We enjoyed the Okla-homa Museum of Art wherethere was a Chisholm exhi-bition. His work is blownglass art and is shownworldwide.

Next, was the NationalCowboy and Western Her-itage Museum. The sculp-

tures were fantastic and theexhibits so realistic. Thewestern cowboy section fea-turing John Wayne memo-rabilia was very interesting.

Our final stop was onRoute 66 in Arcadia, Okla-homa to visit Pop’s, which isa convenience store that fea-tures thousands of differentkinds of soda pops,. It alsohas a fine restaurant.

So there you have it…weonly scratched the surface ofthings to see and do in Ok-lahoma. Next trip? Maybeit will be Lake Murray inArdmore, Oklahoma.”

(Thanks, Marti. You havehelped dispel the myth thatall one will see is Indiansand tipis. Sorry you didn’thave time to take in the Ok-lahoma Symphony.)

DUNCAN’S MAT-TRESS COMPANY – Ihave been asked about it allweek long. Let’s start withthe main question – whatwas his first name? Youguys and gals let me knowwhat you know.

THE SABINE FIREDEPT. IS HOSTING anEaster Egg Hunt next Satur-

day, April 7th at 10 a.m.The hunt will take place onHwy 1252 across from FirstBaptist Church LibertyCity. “Bring your basketand come on!” says FireChief Joe Johnston.

“THE PARTY was a hugesuccess,” said Lavelle Jenk-ins. She is speaking abouther mother, Annie Ruth(Zager) Dorsey who cele-brated her 100th birthdaywith a party held at KilgoreHealth and Rehab last Sat-urday.

“People started arrivingbefore we got all of the dec-orations up,” said Lavelle.“Mayor Ronnie Spradlinread a proclamation and heronly surviving sister-in-lawcame and she will be turn-ing 100 next year. It wassuch fun and everyone saidit was the best party theyhad attended,” she summa-rized.

MAY HIS LOVE ANDLAUGHTER fill yourhearts and your homesthroughout the week. Inthe meantime, we may bereached at [email protected] or 903-984-2593.

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MIND MATTERS SHERRY BUSTIN

Do you find yourself fuming when someone cuts youoff in traffic? Does your blood pressure go through theroof when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger itself is-n't a problem — it's how you handle it. Being angry is-n't always a bad or negative thing. Being angry can moti-vate people to listen to your concerns. It can prevent oth-ers from walking all over you. It can motivate you to getinvolved with causes that you care about. Anger becomesa problem only when you don't manage it in a healthyway.

Some tips to help keep your temper in check includetaking a few moments to breathe deeply and count to 10

before reacting to a tensesituation. If necessary, takea break from the person orsituation until your frustra-tion subsides a bit. As soonas you're thinking clearly,express your frustration inan assertive but non-con-frontational way. State yourconcerns and needs clearlyand directly, without hurt-ing others or trying to con-trol them.In the heat of themoment, it's easy to saysomething you'll later re-

gret. Take a few moments to collect your thoughts beforesaying anything — and allow others involved in the situ-ation to do the same. To avoid criticizing or placingblame — which might only increase tension — use "I"statements to describe the problem. Be respectful andspecific. For example, say, "I'm upset that you left thetable without offering to help with the dishes," insteadof, "You never do any housework."

Also, don’t hold a grudge. If you allow anger and othernegative feelings to crowd out positive feelings, youmight find yourself swallowed up by your own bitternessor sense of injustice. It's unrealistic to expect everyone tobehave exactly as you want at all times.

Another tip is to get some exercise. If you feel youranger escalating, go for a brisk walk or run, or spendsome time doing other favorite physical activities. Physi-cal activity stimulates various brain chemicals that canleave you feeling happier and more relaxed than you werebefore you worked out.

In addition, use humor to release tension. Lighteningup can help diffuse tension. Don't use sarcasm, though— it can hurt feelings and make things worse.

Lastly, put relaxation skills to work. Practice deep-breathing exercises, imagine a relaxing scene, or repeat acalming word or phrase, such as, "Take it easy." Youmight also listen to music, write in a journal or do a fewyoga poses — whatever it takes to encourage relaxation.

Learning to control anger is a challenge for everyone attimes. Consider seeking help for anger issues if youranger seems out of control, causes you to do things youregret or hurts those around you. With professional help,you can identify what triggers your anger and learn to re-spond to frustration and anger in a controlled, healthyway.

(Sherry Bustin, MA, is a licensed professional counselor)

Tips to tameyour temper

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CLUB AU COURANT

Speaker sheds light on the ‘lady with a lamp’

CHITCHATContinued from Page 1B

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE:I have been walking on con-crete sidewalks for exercisefor about 10 years. I walktwo miles in 35 minutes,three times per week. Latelymy shins hurt when I walk.What could cause this? —W.G.

ANSWER: The reflex an-swer to your question is shin-splints. That, however, is ameaningless diagnosis. It in-dicates that you have shinpain, something you knewon your own. A cause isn’tidentified. The term shouldbe swept into history’s dust-bin.

A number of conditionscause shin pain. The shin, bythe way, is the tibia, the larg-er of the two leg bones. Youcan feel it on the medial sideof your lower leg. Medial isthe side next to the oppositeleg. One of the most frequentcauses of shin pain, and theone that I believe pertains toyou, is medial tibial stresssyndrome. It’s an inflamma-tion of the covering of thetibia, the periosteum.

An increase in the intensi-ty, frequency or duration ofexercise is one cause. Youdidn’t mention any of these.Running on an unyieldingsurface is another cause. Thatdoes fit your picture. Shoesthat don’t provide adequatecushioning when the footstrikes the ground are oftento blame. An exaggeratedturning of the foot to the bigtoes side when the foot hitsthe pavement is another pos-sibility. Look at your shoes. Ifthere’s more wear on the bigtoe side, your foot strikecould be the trouble. Theprocess is called overprona-tion.

Take a two-week break. Ifyou want to exercise, swim orpedal a stationary bike. Icethe shins for 10 minutesthree times a day. If icingdoesn’t ease the pain, tryheat. Light compression ofthe leg with an elastic wraplike an ACE bandage helps.For pain, use Tylenol, aspirinor a nonsteroidal anti-in-flammatory like Advil orAleve. You might want to in-vest in a new pair of walkingshoes. If you don’t do that,buy foot cushions to insert inyour shoes. They’re found inall drugstores.

If the pain hasn’t resolved

in two weeks, you must seethe family doctor. Medialtibial stress syndrome is onlyone cause of shin pain.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE:I would like to combineweight training with my jazzand modern dancing regi-men. I want to bulk up aconsiderable bit instead ofbeen reed-thin like mostmale dancers. I do, however,want to maintain flexibility.My specific questions are:How many sets and reps?How fast or slow should themovements be? How longshould a workout be? Whatis the best balance betweenweightlifting and dancing?— D.M.

ANSWER: Muscle build-ing doesn’t make you inflexi-ble. That’s an old canardwithout an iota of truth.Dancers do require extremeflexibility. Don’t abandonstretching and flexibility ex-ercises.

The best exercise for build-ing up muscles is hotly de-bated. A safe way is to deter-mine the amount of weightyou can lift eight times con-secutively. Leg muscles canwithstand heavier weightthan upper-body muscles.

When you can performthree sets of 12 repetitionswith a two-minute rest be-tween sets, then add moreweight and drop back tothree sets of eight repetitions.

The speed of lifting is an-other area of contention.Some say slow lifting buildsstrength and power. Othersare adamant in saying a fastrate of movement improvesstrength. Take your pick. Anold rule that has stood thetest of time is to lift theweight to a count of one-twoand lower it to a count ofone-two-three-four.

A typical workout shouldlast about an hour.

Devote three days a weekto weightlifting. Musclesneed time to recuperate andregenerate. You can practicedancing daily, even on thedays you lift weights. Go atthis slowly, so you don’t in-jure yourself.

* * *Dr. Donohue regrets that

he is unable to answer indi-vidual letters, but he will in-corporate them in his col-umn whenever possible.

CROSSWORD EUGENE SHEFFER

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Do what you feel is im-

portant, and take some much-desired free time. Be sponta-neous when making plans later today. You will enjoy the ele-ment of surprise, as will others. Consider what a special per-son might enjoy most. Make plans accordingly. Tonight: Kickup your heels. This Week: You have a lot of pizzazz, so incor-porate it into your daily life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH As you rub your eyes toclear out what the Sandman left behind, you realize that youwant to have a lazy day. On some level, you might judge thisdesire as being frivolous. You actually might need a timeoutfrom your normal activities. Tonight: Order in. This Week:Getting going Monday could be difficult. You’ll have moreenthusiasm about life from Tuesday on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You have a way withwords and a distinct style. You can be verbal and witty, butmake sure you also incorporate affection and caring into youragenda. Just hanging out with a loved one and/or familymember suits you fine, but you also might want to squeeze ina movie together. Tonight: Whatever you want is fine witheveryone. This Week: Explore opportunities Monday. Con-template what you hear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Be aware of how muchyou are spending. Your caring counts far more than youknow, yet you hold back. Do not take others’ words so per-sonally. Comments often have more to do with the individualuttering the words than with the receiver. Tonight: Treat your-self well. This Week: Stick to your budget, if you want to feelgood. Zero in on what you want.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You attract many people, butit would be helpful for them to know what you want. Youcould be surprised at news from a foreigner or about a trip.Get past your immediate reaction. Tonight: Whatever knocksyour socks off. This Week: Beam into Monday, a force to be-hold. Communicate your ideas and get a project launched,yet maintain the budget.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You need to handle a sit-uation differently. Curb a tendency to be reactive, and try tospeak after you have processed your feelings. Others will re-spond well if you become less reactive. Avoid the blamegame; simply take personal responsibility. Tonight: Together-ness counts. This Week: By Tuesday you’ll feel as if you candeal with anything that heads down your path. Surprises willfollow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Some Sundays are qui-eter than others. Forget solitude. Walk out the door and joinfriends. Whether on the putting green or watching a ball-game, you’ll enjoy the sense of camaraderie. Tonight: No-body said anything about Monday. Continue the theme of theweekend. This Week: Success comes naturally Monday. Askyourself what you really want before you make another move.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Visit with family or anolder friend. You want to be there and express your caring ina responsible manner. You might not believe how fulfilled youbecome as a result of this interaction. Know what works foryou. Tonight: A late dinner. This Week: Your leadership makesa tenuous period become successful. Take a day off on Friday,if possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Ask for the answerto a question you keep wondering about. Do not let situationsdevelop where there is an element of risk or misunderstand-ing. Be positive. Don’t take unnecessary risks. Tonight: Letyour imagination show its preference. This Week: Pretend youare a therapist as you hear complaints and gossip. Thisstance will keep you out of trouble.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Make time for yoursweetie or a special person. Plan a fun day for just the two ofyou. Somehow you’ll feel as if you are two naughty kids to-gether. Recharge your batteries while you gain a different per-spective about your life. Tonight: Don’t think about tomorrow.This Week: An associate or partner assumes a very strongrole. Go with the flow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Others come forwardas you have rarely experienced. You might be surprised bywhat some people say and do. Be open. Choose the invita-tion that is most adventuresome. Relax, and allow someoneelse to taken the lead. Tonight: Pretend it is Friday night. ThisWeek: Others think about their work while you are enjoyingand reflecting on a friendship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH Accept someone’s offerof help and loosen up your reins on a project. Others like be-ing able to express who they are through this project. Youneed some time off from the very hectic and demandingpace. Tonight: Enjoy being taken care of. This Week: Plungeinto work, and expect to be very busy. Squeeze in a long lunchor two for a break.

HOROSCOPE JACQUELINE BIGAR

Shinsplints is a meaningless diagnosis

Wednesday’s Answer

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH DR. PAUL G. DONOHUE

Like everyoneelse, you hope to re-main physically andfinancially inde-pendent your entirelife. And you maywell achieve thisgoal. Nonetheless,the future is notours to see, so you’llwant to prepareyourself for as manycontingencies aspossible — one ofwhich is the high cost of long-term care.

As you may know, long-termcare primarily refers to nursinghome expenses, but it also in-cludes services provided in yourown home. In either case, though,it could be expensive.

The national average rate for aprivate room in a nursing homewas more than $87,000 per yearin 2011, according to the 2011MetLife Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs. The same sur-vey found that the average pri-vate-pay hourly rates for homehealth aides and homemakercompanion services were $21 and$19, respectively.

With luck, of course, you won’tneed to worry about these types ofexpenses. But consider this: Peo-ple who reach age 65 have a 40%chance of entering a nursing

home, according toa study by the U.S.Department ofHealth and HumanServices. And about10% of those whoenter a nursinghome will stay therefive or more years.

Clearly, if you takeno steps to prepareyourself for the po-tentially devastatingcosts of an extended

nursing home stay, you could bejeopardizing the assets you’veworked so hard to accumulate.Even worse, if you run throughyour money, you might end upcreating a financial and emotionalburden for your grown children.

Unfortunately, many people as-sume that a federal or state gov-ernment program will help thempay for their long-term care ex-penses. However, Medicare paysonly a small portion of nursinghome costs, and to be eligible forMedicaid, you would likely haveto divest yourself of most of yourfinancial assets. Consequently,you’ll probably need to find an-other way to pay for long-termcare.

Fortunately, there are invest-ment or protection vehicles de-signed specifically to help youmeet long-term care expenses.

Your financial advisor can helpyou pick the option that’s mostappropriate for your individualsituation.

Having the ability to pay forlong-term care is obviously im-portant. But other issues may alsoenter the picture. For example, ifyou need to enter a nursing home,you may be suffering from a phys-ical or mental disability thatmight prevent you from handlingyour own affairs. This impairmentcould prove disastrous to your fi-nances — which is why you can’tafford to take that type of chance.Instead, consult with your legaladvisor to determine if you canbenefit from a durable power ofattorney — a document that letsyou delegate your financial deci-sions to a relative, close friend oranyone else you might choose.

None of us like to think aboutspending time in a nursing homeor needing round-the-clock carein our own homes. However, lifeis unpredictable. But even if youcan’t avoid the need for long-termcare, you can take steps to help re-duce the financial strain it cancause you and your family.

This article was written by Ed-ward Jones for use by Wilbur F.Yates, an Edward Jones FinancialAdvisor, with offices at 619 E. KaySt, Kilgore.

Are you preparedfor long-term care costs?

FINANCIAL FOCUS WILBUR YATES MINISTER’S MOMENT CHARLOTTE AUSTIN

Then he [Jesus] called the crowdto him along with his disciples andsaid: “Whoever wants to be my dis-ciple must deny themselves and takeup their cross and follow me. Forwhoever wants to save their life willlose it, but whoever loses their lifefor me and for the gospel will saveit. What good is it for someone togain the whole world, yet forfeittheir soul? Or what can anyonegive in exchange for their soul? Ifanyone is ashamed of me and mywords in this adulterous and sinfulgeneration, the Son of Man will beashamed of them when he comes inhis Father’s glory with the holy an-gels.” Mark 8:34-38 NIV

In his covenant prayer, whichhe offered every year at midnighton New Year's Eve, John Wesleyprayed,

"I am no longer my own butThine, put me to what thou wilt,rank me with whom thou wilt,put me to doing, put me to suf-fering, let me be employed forthee or laid aside for thee, exaltedfor thee or brought low for thee;

let me be full, let me be empty;let me have all things, let me havenothing; I freely and heartily yieldall things to thy pleasure and dis-posal."

As disciples of Jesus Christ,we'd do well to pray with Wesleyand be reminded that we're notfree to follow the dictates of ourown sinful nature; we're free tosurrender our wills to the will ofGod and to submit ourselves tothe authority of Jesus Christ.

(Rev. Charlotte Austin is pastor,McCary’s Chapel United MethodistChurch)

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LOCAL SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012KILGORE NEWS HERALD ◆ PAGE 4B

Glenn was a native ofDenton and Matha lived inTishomingo, Okla., when acousin brought her and herthree babies to visit in Den-ton for a week. There shemed Glenn at her cousin’shouse on March 23, 1962.The had one date, fell inlove and got married 10days later on April 1, 1962.making their home in Den-ton.

This Sunday, April 1,2012, will be their 50thwedding anniversary andthey plan to renew theirwedding vows on that day inthe chapel of the LibertyCity Baptist Church atnoon.

The Vaughns werebrought back to theLongview area by MartinTheaters in October 1979.

Glenn operated the RiverRoad 3 screen drive-in the-atre on the south side ofLongview and Matha man-aged the new Twin Cinemain the mall.

The Vaughns have raisednine wonderful children,three of which live in Kilgo-re: Paul and Melissa Vaughnand family, David andCindy Vaughn and family

and Steven and DebbieVaughn. Becky and her sonCameron Hendrix live inLongview. Several of theVaughns’ 33 grandchildrenand 17 greatgrandchildrenalso live in the Kilgore area.

They have a wonderfulchurch family as well at theLiberty City Baptist Church

Mr. and Mrs. Bret Dukes of Kilgore are pleased to an-nounce the engagement and upcoming marriage of theirdaughter, Andrea Nicole, to John David, son of Mr. andMrs. Jimmy McGilvray of Mexia.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim-my Killion and Ms. Chris Dukes. The prospective groom isthe grandson of Ms. Clara Schimank, the late Mr. EdmundSchimank, Ms. Mildred McGilvray, and the late Mr. BentonMcGilvray.

Andrea is a 2006 graduate of Kilgore High School in Kil-gore and graduated from The University of Texas at Tyler in2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studiesand Suma Cum Laude honors. She is currently employed byKilgore Independent School District.

John is a 2001 graduate of Mexia High School in Mexiaand graduated from The University of Houston in 2006 witha bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. He is currently employedwith Kilgore Independent School District.

The couple plan to marry on June 16, 2012, at First Unit-ed Methodist Church of Longview. Following a honeymoonto the Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Kilgore.

ANNIVERSARYENGAGEMENT

Dukes, McGilvrayto marry June 16

Andrea Dukes and John David McGilvray

Couple to renew vowson 50th anniversary

The parents of MelissaElizabeth Reiss and WilliamRobert Terrell III of Austinare pleased to announcetheir engagement. The wed-ding will be Saturday, July21, 2012 at Vail InterfaithChapel in Vail, Colo.

Melissa is the daughter ofWilliam and Jennifer Reissand Stephen and Cindy Ri-ley, all of Houston. Paternalgrandparents are Mrs.Katherine Reiss of Jack-sonville, Fla., and the lateWilliam Reiss. Maternalgrandparents are Mr. andMrs. Gene Janke of CedarHill.

The prospective bride-groom is the son of Bill andJanie Terrell of Kilgore. Hispaternal grandparents areMrs. Jane Terrell of Kilgoreand the late Dr. W.R. Ter-rell. Maternal grandparentsare the late Mr. and Mrs.J.A. Monroe of Kilgore.

The bride-elect is a 2004

graduate of Lamar HighSchool in Houston. She re-ceived a BBA from the Mc-Combs School of Businessat the University of Texas atAustin in 2008. She is aclient partner for InvodoInc. in Austin.

The future groom is a

2001 graduate of KilgoreHigh School and a 2005graduate of the University ofTexas at Austin, receiving aBA in history. He is a mem-ber of Phi Gamma DeltaFraternity. He is an inde-pendent petroleum land-man.

ENGAGEMENT

William Terrell III and Melissa Reiss

Reiss, Terrell plan July wedding

The Kilgore Woman's Club met onMarch 8 at the Kilgore First ChristianChurch. A social time where a beauti-ful table was set with scrumptiousgoodies was hosted by Peggy Bowne,Carroll Bolton and Marion Richard-son.

After enjoying visiting with each oth-er, President Joan Still Smith openedthe meeting by welcoming guest JeanRobertson. The club collect was readby members and committee reportswere given. New member Jackie Foutwas voted in for membership.

Peggy Bowne gave the legislative re-port. She said the primary election hasbeen reset to May 29. The treasurer’sreport was given by Lauren Cunyusand the minutes were read by SecretaryEukie Greutink.

Ellen Watson gave the civic reportand talked about the groundbreakingfor the new school, the Main Streetprogram, Spring Fling and Cinema un-der the Stars. She also said there wasmore demand for downtown space forbusiness than was available.

The April Tea was discussed and thenthe program was given by Ruth AnneCamp. One of her favorite things ispuzzles and she brought a sample of acirca 1940s puzzle that was cut in arounded smooth pattern instead of thejigsaw puzzle most of us are familiarwith today. We all learned somethingabout puzzles and the presentation wasthoroughly enjoyed by all.

After the program concluded, Presi-dent Smith dismissed the meeting witha thought for the day.

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Puzzling program shared by Ruth Camp

Ruth Anne Camp

Friends of Overton library meet in new locationThe first meeting of the Friends of McMil-

lan Memorial Library in the new location washeld on Thursday, March 22. Twenty-fourmembers and one guest were present.

The meeting was called to order by Presi-dent Randi Loar, who introduced specialguest Rachel Thompson, who presented thelibrary with a generous check from SuperiorHealthPlan. The grant was awarded to helpthe Friends of the Library reach the entirecommunity. Superior works with the State ofTexas to bring services and health coverage tolow-income families.

The meeting continued with a discussionof the move to the new Library, the OpenHouse and related issues. Gratitude was ex-pressed to Friends of McMillan Library whopacked, moved, and shelved books, to thosewho brought refreshments, and to those whogave other kinds of support (800 volunteerhours in all).

The East Texas Treatment Center workedindustriously to help complete the move.

The Open House on Feb. 18, 2012, wasextremely successful, with approximately 400in attendance! Since opening, in addition toregular programs, there have been special fea-tures sponsored by the Friends. For example,the Quilt Show (over 100 viewed the beauti-ful work of the Quilting Club), BOOKTALK featuring author Suzanne Shelton(over 50 in attendance), and Baby and Me

have all been popular and well received. The Library has been the site for communi-

ty meeting such as the Overton/New LondonChamber of Commerce, Rotary, and othergroups.

Jann Smith gave her Branch Manager re-port, which included: news about receiving agrant from the Tocker Foundation for a mul-timedia system in the Program Room; infor-mation about the Head Start, Kindergarten,and First Grade children from area schoolswho are coming/have come for programs;and plans for the Summer Reading Program;

National Library Week is April 8-14.Among the special events planned for theweek are: amnesty for overdue book fines;canned goods drive; refreshments served onTuesday and Thursday morning from 10a.m. to noon; BOOK TALK on Tuesdaynoon, featuring Sue Roberts, award-winningpoet, who will read some of her work; andspecial activities for school children.

The Friends of McMillan Memorial Li-brary is an organization dedicated to promot-ing the interests and welfare of the Libraryand works to inform the public of the educa-tional and cultural assets of the Library. Theofficers are: President, Randi Loar; Vice Pres-ident, Dr. Ray Smith; Secretary, Colleen Ran-del; Treasurer, Teresa Prien; Historian, JackieReddic-Roy. Those interested in joining maycontact the Library, 903-834-6318.

and member of the first Main Street boardof directors, previously teamed with for-mer Main Street Manager Amanda No-bles to research the shared heritage of theCrim and the Texan.

"I called the Texas Society of Architectsto see what they knew about them, andthey knew quite a bit," he recalled earlierthis month.

The Crim Theater opened in 1939, "theyear of highest movie attendance ever inthe United States," Spradlin explained. "Itwas the biggest-movie going year ever andthe year that 'Gone with the Wind' and'Wizard of Oz' came out."

When the Crim opened, its 'refrigerat-ed air' alone was an attraction for excitedpatrons.

"It was such a new thing, and they wereso proud of it, people would have theirpictures made standing beside the air con-ditioning unit," Spradlin said.

Initial plans for an orchestra pit werescrapped during construction of the the-ater, but there was a shallow stage, suitablefor a few things: "They raised money forWorld War II on the stage, doing bonddrives and Miss Kilgore contests,"Spradlin said.

In its heyday, A-list actors and actressesvisited Kilgore for movie premieres, andemployees would often decorate the the-ater on opening nights.

The venue could hold more than 900people.

"In a town of less than 10,000 that'spretty incredible," Spradlin said, remem-bering "As a child, it was huge. It was thebiggest thing I'd ever seen. It was where Iwent to most of the Saturday movies.”

The Texan came later, after World War II,he said. It specialized in Westerns, and theirautographs have been lovingly recreated inthe pavement in front of the building.

A fire eventually shut down the Texan,but it was renovated later and reopenedafter the Crim closed its doors in the 60s.

But it, too, didn't survive the decades."The last movie ever seen at the Texan

was 'Patton.' The Crim, the last moviewas 'Bye Bye Birdie.'"

For decades, both buildings have satabandoned, glorified storage buildingswasting away within.

TODAY

Currently, the City of Kilgore ownsboth structures.

The Kilgore Historical Preservation re-stored the neon lights of the facades; bothare now maintained by the city. Both KH-PF and the city have invested in repairs tothe theaters' roofs.

"They are currently both in an unsafecondition," says City Manager ScottSellers. "Structurally, there's probablymore structural integrity in the build-ings yet both buildings havereached an extreme level ofdeterioration, not to men-tion the environmental is-sues that are found in eachbuilding."

According to Director ofSpecial Services B.J. Owen'sassessment, "The facades arein pretty good shape. The su-perstructures are in prettygood shape. The interiors needto be demolished and rebuilt."

In the Crim, "the majorityof the construction is mason-ry and steel beams. That'sstill in good shape. Of course the plasterhas deteriorated badly," Owen said.Across the street, "The Texan is sound, ingood shape. There's no deterioration, it'sjust an empty shell. It looks pretty good."

The Texan has electric service, but noelectric wiring inside, he added.

"It will take rewiring the building to get

electricity, heating, ventilation and airconditioning. The Crim is basically thesame way – there's electrical service thatlights the facade but that's about all theelectricity that's in there."

Plumbing, electrical infrastructure,heating and cooling are all big-ticketitems beyond the asbestos infesting boththeaters.

There is asbestos throughout the build-ings' concrete siding, Owen noted. Not asextensive as it could have been, but reme-diation is still expensive, in the $100,000-plus range.

"It depends on the way you look at it,"Owen said. "From an economic standpoint,it's expensive to put that kind of rehabilita-tion into a project that may not generatethat return revenue. But from a citizenstandpoint and from the city's perspective –from a tourism standpoint, especially – thetwo buildings are a great representation ofthe way things were and are."

According to Sellers, until recently theestimates for improving just the CrimTheater, for example, hadn't been updat-

ed in 20 years.Once new, hard numbers

are in hand, "We could ex-plore implementing a capitalcampaign to restore the CrimTheater and return it to thejewel that it once was on Kil-gore Street," Sellers said.

Main Street Manager ClaraChaffin recently took repre-sentatives from a handful ofarchitectural firms on toursof both structures – Dallas-based ArchiTexas, MarkThacker of Sinclair andWright Architects in Tyler,

Brent Brown (son of Frank and SueBrown) and Tyler's Butler ArchitecturalGroup's Mike Butler.

"They were excited about the build-ings. They saw the potential of thebuildings," Chaffin said. "In my talkswith the couple that have respondedthey are both really excited, they both

want to work with the theaters and dothese projects."

The architect's responses though, broadestimates of costs, range from $1 to $4million for restoration.

TOMORROW

City leaders, the Kilgore Main StreetProgram, KHPF, the Texas ShakespeareFestival and a scattering of entrepreneurshave all taken an interest in restoring thetheaters.

Last month, Spradlin joined Sellers andChaffin as well as TSF representativesRaymond Caldwell,John Dodd and others– the members of astill-developing artscenter team – to scopeout the properties andtry to imagine whatthey could become inthe future.

The last effort to re-store the Texan, by pri-vate developers out ofFlorida, ended with thecity terminating its re-lationship with thegroup after progress atthe building ground toa halt and remained inlimbo for months.

Chaffin also took aprospective restaura-teur on a tour of theTexan this month. It’scurrently being used as a makeshift train-ing center for Kilgore firefighters.

Thinking to open a barbecue restaurant,the businessman's enthusiasm very quick-ly hit an asbestos-laden brick wall.

"I did give him some prices that we dohave on the abatement of the asbestos andthe lead-based paint and some estimateson what it might cost to do the electric,the water and the HVAC," Chaffin said."Those numbers added together prettymuch sunk him."

He asked the same question others have

asked before, she said: Would the city help?Could it provide an incentive for develop-ing the property?

That remains to be seen."If we want to do an incentive, what

needs to happen is those people who areinterested need to give a proposal to us asto what they will provide and what theyneed us to provide," she said.

There have been a number of otherideas over the years, such as linking thetwo buildings together as an entertain-ment/convention center and arts venue,with meeting rooms in the Texan and a

multi-purpose theaterin the Crim.

Currently, the city'smain venues are KilgoreCollege's Dodson Audi-torium and Van CliburnAuditorium at 700 and250 seats, respectively,in addition the schooldistrict’s facilities.

Creating a new cen-ter “would really enablethe arts to show offhere in town. And itwould be a large facilityfor that," Chaffin said.

With general esti-mates in hand, by sum-mer Chaffin anticipatespresenting the citycouncil with someform of strategy forsaving the buildings.

"This is our plan, this is what we wantto use the building for, this is how it's go-ing to generate revenue, this is how it's go-ing to benefit the community, this is howwe're going to pay for it," she said. Wehave to justify how we're going to pay forthis. They need the details. They need tomake an informed decision."

It may not be immediate, but there's atime coming soon when multiple entities inKilgore could join to revitalize the proper-ties, Sellers said.

"With the recent development of the TaxIncrement Reinvestment Zone tied todowntown improvements, we are presentedwith another opportunity to explore uses ofthe building and costs for remediation."

Meanwhile, the Main Street organiza-tion and city are also considering the nextphase of Streetscape improvements.

The current $2.68 million proposal ex-tends the downtown restoration alongSouth Kilgore Street, from Main toDanville, incorporating the theaters.

"In order to really justify StreetscapePhase III we need to ensure there is indus-try, revenue-generating industry in thatpart of downtown."

For now, the question of whether eachbuilding will be seen as an antique or alba-tross remains unanswered.

They're "almost as much a trademark ofKilgore as the derricks. It's just somethingyou expect to see there," Spradlin said,and their future is a matter or brainstorm-ing, assessing the needs of the communityand "a whole bunch of money.

"We have to start with a vision. Unlessyou have a reason to restore them there's noreason to go ahead. It needs to be some-thing the whole community is behind."

LIFESTYLES KILGORE NEWS HERALD ◆ PAGE 5BSATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012

‘A trademark of Kilgore’Continued from Page 1A

NEWS HERALD photos by JAMES DRAPER

What once was the stage of the historic Crim Theater is now a pile of rotten wood and broken masonry at the edge of stagnant pond of water that continues to decay the old columns of the theater. (Below) TexasShakespeare Festival representatives John Dodd and Jason Richards measure the front pit of the TexanTheater to determine if it could someday host the local company’s productions. (Bottom) Kilgore MayorRonnie Spradlin leads TSF Artistic Director Raymond Caldwell, Dodd and others on a tour of the Crim Theater. The city is putting together an arts center committee as it pursues hard numbers on how much therestoration of the Texan and Crim could cost.

“The twobuildings are a great

representationof the waythings wereand are."

B.J. OwenSpecial Services Superintendent

Annoucement

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:The LeTourneau University Registrar’s primary functions areto safeguard the integrity and security of the university’srecords and degrees. QUALIFICATIONS:• A master’s from a regionally accredited university• A minimum of four years of experience in a university recordsoffice and demonstration of increasing levels of responsibility• Experience in non-profit, Christian higher education• Experience with distance or online education• Understanding of best practices in the management of aca-demic records• Technological expertise including a high degree of facilitywith a relationship database such as Microsoft Access or SQL• LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiasticand contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christianhigher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.

DATE POSITION IS AVAILABLE: May 1, 2012

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4BR/2BA Mobile Home.$200/deposit, $750/monthly.Clean and quiet. 903-399-9189

Mobile Home for Rent

Heritage Acres, LLC400 Shell RoadKilgore, TX 75662903-984-1361“A Safe Inviting Community”Mobile Home LotsHouse RentalsRV LotsStorage UnitsIncludes water, sewer andtrash.

3/2 Mobile on 1 acre. Newcarpet, $495/monthly plusdeposit, trash fee. 339Hilburn, Sabine ISD. 903-984-6611

Homes for Sale

House For Sale By Owner3 Bedroom/1.5 Bath609 East Layton StreetKilgore. Call 903-452-3822

For Sale by owner3 bedroom, 2 bath home.3405 Duncan Street. Kilgore.Call 903-263-5357

Lots for Sale

2.5 acre lots for salein Liberty City. Please call forinformation after 5pm. 337-466-2169 or 903-399-5638

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PAID CDL TRAINING! No experience needed. Stevens Transport will sponsor the cost of your CDL training. Earn up to $40K first year and $70K third year. Excellent benefits! EOE, 1-800-333-8595, www.becomeadriver.com

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REAL ESTATE2.4 ACRES in Crystal River, FL. Next to world famous Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and faces Kings Bay. Zoned for commercial or multi-family. Call Jack 1-214-755-6224.

3 TRACKS TOTALING 693 acres in Reeves County, 15 miles North Pecos, river frontage. Call Jack 1-214-755-6224

10.1 ACRES, Duval County. Heavy South Texas brush cover. Deer, hogs, quail. Pri-vate roads, locked gate. $3550/acre, owner financing. Toll-free 1-866-286-0199. www.westerntexasland.com

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95.43 ACRES, Sonora/Del Rio. Deep canyon, joins large ranch, endless views. Whitetail, axis, aoudad, hogs, turkey. $895/acre, 20 year owner financing, 1-830-257-5572. www.hillcountryranches.com

AFFORDABLE RESORT LIVING on Lake Fork. RV and manufactured housing OK! Guar-anteed financing with 10% down. Lots starting as low as $6900, Call Josh, 1-903-878-7265

FORECLOSED HILL COUNTRY HOME on 13.93 acres. 3BR/2BA furnished home with incredible hill top views. Canopied amid 100 year old live oaks! Includes 1800’s settlers home, 2 water wells, shed, storage barn, fenced animal stalls & pond. Originally $499,900, liquidation price: $399,900. Call now1-866-999-6697, ext 24

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FeaturedProperty

700 E. Main$137,500

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Successful tire business whichincludes 2,520 sq. ft. building, allequipment, tools, office suppliesand a delivery truck. Ready toopen for business! Call today!Linda Melton, 903-983-9218

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456 KING RANCH RD

3/2 Custom, Shop, 1.92 Ac.$282,000

Lois Edney(903) 983-0842

Realtor

Linda Melton(903) 983-9218Broker Associate

1101 E. Lantrip, Kilgore, TX • 903-986-1857 • 903-984-0160 fax

www.mobbsrealestate.com

Charlotte Mobbs(903) 738-9904Broker/Owner

MAGNOLIA ESTATES

3 residential lotsfrom $19,000-$25,000

3/2/2 built in 2007$165,000

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IMMACULATE HOME BUILT IN 2008 inSpring Hill ISD. 4/3/2 brick with gorgeousyard, workshop. $284,000.

WEEKEND GETAWAY - 2/2 with two living areas,new floors, covered deck, beautiful view of HowellLake. Reduced to $70,000.

UPDATED HOME IN LIBERTY CITY -3/2/2 brick on large ot in great area, open floor-plan, tile, hardwood floors. $149,900.

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KEN WALKER, Broker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903-984-7913

YOUR HOMETOWN REALTOR903-984-6183 • 402 Hwy. 259

YOUR HOMETOWN REALTOR • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

292 BAKER DR. NEW ON MARKET- 3/2/2brick home on 1.75 acres in Kilgore ISD, 30x40workshop w/electricity & plumbed, some updat-ed, $149,900

Northview Apartments331 N. Longview Street

Kilgore, Texas 75662903.983.1381 TDD 800-735-2988

Applications are being accepted for vacancies in our Senior Community,

55 & over (1-bdrm unit).Central air/central heat, on-site laundry facilities.

All rent is based on income.

“Persons with disabilities have the right torequest reasonable accommodations and to

participate in the hearing process.”

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ETMC MobileMammography, 8:30-12

Kilgore Chamber

Intersection, 7:30-8a.m.TOPS (Take OffPounds Sensibly)5:30-6:30 at St. Luke’s UMC

E.T. Chapterof Sweet Adelines(women’s chorus)6:30 at GilmerHigh School

E.T. Chapterof Sweet Adelines(women’s chorus)6:30 at GilmerHigh School

TOPS (Take OffPounds Sensibly)5:30-6:30 at St. Luke’s UMC

TOPS (Take OffPounds Sensibly)5:30-6:30 at St. Luke’s UMC

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AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

Overton EasterEgg Hunt,

Saturday, April 7 at10 a.m. in City Park.

Pirtle UnitedMethodist Church

Spring Fling

The annual Overton-New LondonChamber Banquet,6:30pm in OvertonCommunity Center.

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DayHi-Stepper

Spring Show at Dodson

Auditorium

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