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Friday, 03 September 2010 12:48 | 
Lions seek golfers for Sept. 11 scramble
Atlanta Lions are gearing up for their annual golf tournament at Indian Hills Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 11.
Teams can register in advance by calling the country club at 903-796-4146 or they can register beginning at 7:30 a.m. prior the tournament and still get their hole assignments. The shotgun tee-off time is 8:30 a.m.
The cost per team is $200, or $50 per person. The fee includes donuts and coffee for breakfast and a catered barbecue luncheon, as well as the chance to win several prizes.
Hole sponsorships are $100 apiece and any business or individual interested in sponsoring a hole may call Lion Jeff Peace at 903-796-7948.
This year’s contests include longest drive, closest-to-the-pin contest and a hole-in-one contest on a selected hole that will pay $500 to the lucky winner.
Money raised from the golf tournament is given back to the community through college scholarships and donations to various projects.
Last Updated ( Friday, 03 September 2010 12:51 )
Ten cases reported Friday, 03 September 2010 12:37 |
Poisonous mint plant killing area cattle Several head of cattle have died from eating the plant perilla mint (Perilla frutescens). According to Gene Bobo, Cass County Extension agent, a local veterinarian recently examined 10 dead cows that died as a result of eating this plant. This toxic plant contains "perilla ketone," which produces pulmonary edema and pleural effusion. Toxic cases are usually in the late summer or fall after grazing the plant. Animals affected by the plant exhibit respiratory distress. “They have difficulty breathing especially when exhaling,” Bobo explained. “They may grunt when exhaling and may have a nasal discharge and elevated temperature. Postmortem examination reveals pulmonary emphysema and edema. The perilla mint seeds are often found in the rumen of the cow.” Once symptoms of the severe pulmonary edema and emphysema occur, treatment us usually ineffective. Contact your veterinarian for more medical advice, Bobo said. The best time to control perilla mint is late April to early June. It is very difficult to control in late summer and early fall when it also becomes the most dangerous to livestock. Bobo said it is crucial, especially in late summer, to maintain an adequate supply of quality feed for cattle and other farm animals. Grazing in infested pastures should be limited during later summer when perilla mint is flowering. Avoid harvesting forages in areas infested with these weeds. Mowing plants before seed is produced will help prevent further reproduction and spread, Bobo said. Early use of herbicide such as GrazonNext, Grazon P+D, 2,4-D or Remedy while actively growing (young) is best. Last Updated ( Friday, 03 September 2010 12:38 ) Investigation continues Wednesday, 01 September 2010 09:15 |
Student struck by car at Atlanta High School By CHRISTY GREEN This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it A concerned crowd gathered on the grounds of Atlanta High School on Monday afternoon after a student was struck by a vehicle. Chief Mike Dupree said that student, Archie Thompson Booth IV, 16, was walking across the campus’ Rabbit Boulevard when he was hit by a 2003 Nissan driven by a fellow student Keandrea Elija, also 16. Atlanta Fire Department was quick to arrive on the scene and transported Booth to Atlanta Memorial Hospital. Dupree said it is unknown the extent of Booth’s injuries and that the case is still under investigation to determine if any charges will be filed. Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 September 2010 09:17 ) |
Marriages, divorces and lawsuits Friday, 03 September 2010 12:31 |
Cass County Courthouse news Courthouse officials report the following applied for marriage licenses, and filed for divorces and lawsuits during August 2010. Marriage Licenses – Randall Jay Thomason and Heather Renae Dyer – James Hugh Luckey and Lorice Wiggins Sasser – Floyd Allen Currey and Brinda June Kupiec – David Caroll Williams and Amy Nicole Alford – Jimmie Ray Price Jr. and Leslie Diane Garrett – Daniel Maloy Beall and Pamela Brooke Knight – Larry Gene Fleet and Isabel Lisa Ahrens – Matthew Dale Whittington and Jenna Marie Simmons – Trevor Wayne Smith and Kelley Lynn Williams – Marty Lee Keasler and Regina Lynn Holland – Ted Franklin Ham and Celina Shane Blair – Don Eric Massingill and Gretchen Renee Davis – Chad William Solley and Joanna Lynn Stanley – Boyce Lee Downs and Pamela Jean Downs Divorces filed – Roy Gene Treadway vs. Hettie Stanley Treadway – Nathan Ryan Hampton vs. Sheena Marie Hampton – Terry Dwayne Hatcher vs. Dolores Gayle Hatcher – Chad Timonthy Cressionnie vs. Beckie Sue Cressionnie – Donna Jean Stevens vs. Robert Dale Stevens – Charlene Bradshaw Terry vs. Daryl Stephen Lafleur – Stephen Hayes Kirkland vs. Susan Adcox Kirkland – Michael Juan Endsley vs. Vivian Lynn Endsley – Everett Dean Mayfield vs. Lora Leigh Mayfield – Russell Milton Cranford vs. Karen Sue Cranford – Ronnie Dean Vess vs. Darla Denise Little Vess – Carolyn S. Tyson vs. Freddie C. Tyson – Roxanne Keener vs. Charles Rodney Keener, Jr. – Harold F. Vith Jr. vs. Susan Vith – Chelsey Lee Naron vs. Donald Justin Naron – Cynthia Leann Meadows vs. Vircie William Meadows – Michael Craig Richards vs. Brenda Louise Richards – Sharon Fincher vs. William Fincher – Tanoka Cochran Drinkard vs. Ronald Lee Drinkard – Michelle Leal vs. Fidencia Garcia Leal – Jesse Claude Russell vs. Lanora Jones Russell – Haley Nicole Scott vs. Eric Lynn Scott Civil cases filed – Sha’Rhonda Johnson vs. August Carney and Mandy Vinson, personal injury/damages – The State of Texas vs. $10,000 U.S. currency, notice of seizure and intent to forfeit – Citibank (South Dakota) N.A. vs. Christopher Polite, suit on account – Mary Jane Walsh and Jerreld Ward vs. Emmett H. Florence, personal injury/damages – Citifinancial, Inc. Maureen Kersey as trustee vs. Leslie Clements and Rhonda Clements, foreclosure – Commerce Bank, N.A. vs. Gina Broussard, suit on contract – Angelia T. Jackson vs. United States Department of Agriculture, land dispute – FIA Card Services, N.A. vs. Lori A. Radford, suit on contract – Patty Howell vs. Edgar Webster, injury or damage/other injury or damage – American Express Centurian Bank vs. Kevin D. Brown, contract-debt – Global Acceptance Credit Company, LP vs. Damon L. Anglin, contract,-consumer debt – Citibank (South Dakota), N.A. vs. Penny Diane Pettit, contract-debt – Cynthia and Vircie Meadows both individually and as next friends of Baby Meadows vs. John William Curtis and Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc., injury or damage/motor vehicle accident – PLT Properties, LLC vs. Thousand Hills Land Holdings, LLC, suit to reform a deed – Cass County Bank a branch of the Morris County National Bank vs. Glenda Coleman, suit on note – Cass County Bank a branch of the Morris County National Bank vs. Jeremy Davis and Shondra Langley, suit on contract Other cases filed – In the interest of a child, 13 cases – Ex Parte: Kenneth Carl Anderson, occupational license – Ex Parte: Earl Nelson Rube, expunction – Ex Parte: Niva Nichole Washington, occupational driver’s license – In the matter of the change of name of Larry Maurice Thompson Jr., all other family law Last Updated ( Friday, 03 September 2010 12:36 ) Rate is down, valuations are up Wednesday, 01 September 2010 09:13 |
Commissioners approve tax rate, set hearings By ANGELA GUILLORY This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it County commissioners approved a proposed rollback tax rate of 44 cents per $100 valuation and set dates for public hearings on the proposed tax rate and proposed budget during their Aug. 23 regular scheduled meeting. A proposed rollback tax rate of .447976 for fiscal year 2011 was set. The proposed rollback tax rate is a decrease from the total current rate for FY 2010, which is .476926. County Judge Charles McMichael explained since property evaluations are up, the rate is down so the county is raising the rate. That means the tax rate is less than last year even through the county raised the rate – a 6.07 percent decrease in the current adopted rate. A public hearing regarding the budget is set for 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, and the tax rate hearing is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16. A special session for the adoption of the budget and the tax rate is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23. In other matters, L.M. Jester, chairman of the Child Protective Services Board, presented financial reports and gave a funding update to commissioners. He explained that in July, when the report was compiled, there were 43 children in state conservatorship in Cass County. The board spends about $34,000 to $35,000 a year for the children’s basic needs that are not covered by the Texas Medicaid system, state or foster parents. These needs include such things as monthly allowances, clothing, a birthday gift, school supplies, graduation expenses, Christmas presents and numerous other everyday wants and needs. "We want to express our appreciation to you for the support you have given us," Jester said. "We are trying to manage the money we raise wisely and we want to thank the citizens of Cass County for the support they have given us through our two major fundraisers."
CPSB raised almost $20,000 through its two fundraisers last year – a radio auction in April held by KPYN and the Santa’s Stocking sponsored by The Citizens Journal and The Cass County Sun. Last year the county contributed $8,954 to assist the CPSB. Its total expenses for FY 2010 were $34,835.17. Its revenue was $34,018.44. The board was short $816.73 to cover all the expenses. Its budget for FY 2011 is $41,800, the same as last year. During the recent budget workshops commissioners cut donations by 5 percent. Commissioners agreed to leave the Texas County and District Retirement System retirement rate at 9.15 percent for fiscal year 2011. TCDRS requested for the county to reduce the employee contribution rate to 9.05 percent for fiscal year 2011 effective Jan. 1, 2011, from the current rate of 9.15 percent. At a previous meeting held on Aug. 9, Assistant Treasurer Donna Early explained 9.05 percent is the required rate but employers may choose to pay greater than the required rate. Commissioners had tabled the matter during the Aug. 9 meeting until they could receive more information on the cost difference for the county. County Treasurer Martha Sheridan said it would add approximately $5,700 to the budget. Sheriff and constable fees for FY 2011 were approved and are effective Jan. 1, 2011. The rates are the same as in the past with no changes. Jail administrator Sterling Corbett and a committee reviewed one bid for food supplies for fiscal year 2011 and five bids for inmate prescriptions, effective Sept. 1. A bid from Ben E. Keith Co., a food service distribution based in Fort Worth, was accepted for $1,453.03 a year. B2TF LTC Pharmacy’s bid for inmate prescriptions was accepted by commissioners. The bid proposal was for brand-name prescriptions for individual prescriptions based on the "red book average wholesale price" less 13 percent; generic prescriptions less 70 percent; over-the-counter products at cost; and no delivery charges. The pharmacy will deliver Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and if needed on Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Sundays in emergency situations. Other bids were received from The Med-Shop Pharmacy, Linden Drug Company, Powers Pharmacy and Adcock’s Medicine Chest. Oreta Wright recently resigned from her position as alternate election judge at polling place 2. Commissioners agreed to replace Wright with Elaine James. McMichael read a list of dates commissioners’ court will convene in regular session for FY 2011. Regular meetings will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month except on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, and Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Commissioners approved the schedule as presented. They also adopted the FY 2011 holiday schedule as follows: Friday, Dec.31, 2010; Monday, Jan. 17, 2011; Monday, Feb. 21, 2011; Friday, April 22, 2011; Monday, May 30, 2011; Monday, July 4, 2011; Monday, Sept. 5 2011; Monday, Oct. 10, 2011; Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011; Friday, Nov. 25, 2011; Friday, Dec. 23; Monday, Dec. 26; and Tuesday, Dec. 27. Wildwood Drive roadway was adopted into the county maintenance system as County Road 3655 by commissioners. Precinct 3 Commissioner Paul Cothren said a plat was submitted on March 25, 2008. The road is 2,055 feet long and at the end of the roadway is a 75-foot cul-de-sac. The right-of-way is 50 feet wide. The next commissioners’ court meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace courtroom on the second floor of the Cass County Law Enforcement and Justice Center building located at 604 N. Highway 8. Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 September 2010 09:15 ) |
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