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Locals get probabtion for drugs BY PHILLIP WILLIAMS Correspondenbt GILMER--Some 10 felony defendants were sentenced by either 115th District Court Judge Lauren Parish, or visiting Judge Joe Clayton, between Sept. 21 and 23, said Upshur County District Attorney Billy Byrd’s office. Clayton sentenced one defendant Sept. 21 while Parish sentenced the others Sept. 23, the office said. Other details of the sentencings were as follows, and all defendants pleaded guilty unless otherwise indicated, Byrd’s office reported: James Travis Foster, 37, of Gladewater, was placed on four years probation of a twoyear state jail term Sept. 23 for possession of a controlled substance--less than one gram of methamphetamine. The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office probed the April 3, 2015 offense. As were all defendants placed on probation, Foster was ordered to pay a $50 fee to Crime Stoppers, contribute $100 to the crime victims fund and undergo a drug/alcohol evaluation. Some other terms of his probation are 400 hours of community service, training in life skills, and paying an attorney’s fee, court cost, a $1,000 fine and a $180 fee for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s testing of the drug in the case. Assistant District Attorney Aleana Peoples represented the state at sentencing. Gladewater attorney Barry Wallace represented Foster. Kelly Madelina Madden, 50, of Gladewater, was placed on five years probation of a twoyear state jail term Sept. 23 for possession of a controlled substance--less than one gram of methamphetamine. However, she was ordered to remain in county jail until a bed opens at a substance abuse

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GPD adds aerial drone to arsenal By Jim Bardwell Drones have been used in the military, for commercial purposes, and for personal use for several years and now law enforcement is integrating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into the police force. Like other forms of police equipment, the Gladewater Police Department’s drone is another important tool in the department’s crime-fighting tackle box. The drone can take officers places they have not been able to go before - above the crime scenes or accidents for a more detailed vantage point. With a drone police can actually look down and see who and what police are dealing with. It can enhance the department’s ability to put resources in the right spot at the right time quickly. Sgt. David Burrows said police aren’t using the drone to spy on residents, its just another tool to help police do their job better and safer. For example, the drone will be able to fly into a location where a suspect is in a concealed position while keeping police safe from harm and still gathering valuable information which can led to the person’s capture. Or the drone can pursue a suspect who has fled into thick wooded areas or difficult terrain and give police on the ground a bird’s eye view and help with the Gladewater Police Detective Justin Carlson watches as Sgt. David capture. Another very important purpose Burrows takes the GPD’s new drone through its paces. Carlson of unmanned aerial system used in law is training to assist Burrows in operating the drone. enforcement is for search and rescue. Photos by Jim Bardwell Continued on Page 3

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Can’t we fix this ...

This dead tree is ready to topple on to someone’s car as they drive down Shell Camp Road, just north of U.S. 80. A nearby resident said she has pleaded with Gladewater city officials for months to cut it down, but still it stands due to budget retraints. Hopefully no one will get seriously hurt before this dangerous tree can be removed.

Noted author Joe Lansdale guest speaker October 6

Gladewater native and bestselling author Joe Lansdale will be the guest speaker at the Oct. 6 Friends of Lee Library “Meet the Author” at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Refreshments will be served. Lansdale is the author of over 40 novels and numerous short stories. His work has appeared in national anthologies, magazines, and collections, as well as numerous foreign publications. He has written for comics, television, film, newspapers, and Internet sites. He has received the Edgar Award, eight Bram Stoker Awards, the Horror Writers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Grinzani Cavour Prize for Literature, the Herodotus Historical Fiction Award, the Inkpot Award for Contributions to Science Fiction and Fantasy, and many others. His novella Bubba Ho-Tep was adapted to film by Don Coscarelli, starring Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis. His story “Incident On and Off a Mountain Road” was adapted to film for Showtime’s “Masters of Horror,” and he adapted his short story “Christmas with the Dead” to film hisownself. The film adaptation of his novel Cold in July was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. He is currently co-producing several films and is “Writer In Residence” at Stephen F. Austin State University, and is the founder of the martial arts system Shen Chuan: Martial Science and Shen Chuan Family System. He is a member of both the U.S. and International Martial Arts Halls of Fame. He lives in Nacogdoches with his wife, dog, and two cats.

Sweat equity plus $10K committed to cleanup, community volunteers needed

By Suzanne Bardwell Sweat equity is being invested in Gladewater along with about $10,000 to clean overgrown lots and clear debris in areas that create a negative impression of Gladewater as a welcoming hometown with inviting businesses. Former mayor John Paul Tallent and his wife Beverly are chipping in $2,000 and the Gladewater Economic Development Corporation is putting an $8,000 in the pot to clean up lots according to Tallent. The labor along with the financial contribution by Tallent who is spearheading the endeavor to clean up 30 lots has already made a dent in some neighborhoods that looked more like a swamp or jungle than a city block. “We’ve got a lot to do,” Tallent said. “But we are doing it.” Tallent who has already attacked some lots on Gay Avenue, as well as around

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Gladewater residents may deposit bulky household garbage items into dumpsters located along E. Commerce Street downtown. Prohibited items include tires, paint, shingles, batteries, chemicals, refrigeration items, and commercial waste. The City of Gladewater will provide curbside pickup for disabled and senior citizens. To schedule this complimentary service, call Gladewater Public Works at 903-845-2586 no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 7. Perry and Roden Streets said that most of the expense was for labor and he would like to appeal to the community for more volunteers to help clear, clean and beautify their hometown.

“Boy Scout Pack 196 is going to help with the debris piles from the cleanup,” Tallent said. “But those young men could sure use more hands on a project this size.” Attacking the undergrowth

after years of neglect is going to require a lot of manpower and citizens are urged to start with their own blocks and work out. “We need a lot more men Continued on Page 10

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Hometown volunteers needed ... A couple of years ago the Gladewater Mirror started running pictures of Eyesores and dangerous areas like falling down houses near schools in our community. We wrote columns and editorials about the importance of the areas which are most heavily traveled that are the only impression of Gladewater most people have. Consider that for thousands of people who attend events at Gladewater High School, Jack V. Murphy Stadium and the Rodeo Grounds all they see of Gladewater is Highway 271, Highway 80, Gay Avenue and Rodeo Drive. A lot has happened in those two years of the newspaper shining a light on these problems. The City Council created a new Beautification Board which somehow I got appointed to and it was time to put the elbow grease in addition to the ink to work. The Beautification Board’s first grant was a $1,000 Keep Texas Beautiful Lowe’s sponsored project of native plantings at the Gladewater Museum Firetruck exhibit which has been beautifully maintained by board member/volunteer Farrell Alexander. And the project isn’t finished yet. Although there were some beautifully merchant-maintained downtown planters, many more had become a shameful dumping ground for cigarette butts and dirty diapers. Those planters have, thanks to the Beautification Board’s funding, Terrie Hammer’s design, Vital Earth’s contribution of soil, and Terrie’s labor of love putting in the plants, elevated the downtown beauty factor for shoppers and natives alike. We do need help keeping those plants healthy. If they are near your place of business please consider keeping them watered and clear of debris so that our investment in downtown beauty continues to flourish. The Beautification Board is also sponsoring Adopt-A-Spot where individuals, churches and civic groups can adopt an area and commit to keeping it litter free. Anyone interested in helping out needs to just claim your territory and call Todd Clifton at Austin Bank or Suzanne Bardwell at the newspaper and get after it. The biggest grant award news is the $100,000 plus Texas Department of Transportation Green Ribbon Award which was secured through the Beautification Board to enhance the River

Suzanne Bardwell Bridge entry to Gladewater and three areas on the south loop near the new school construction. Our young people need to know that beauty is something that we all can share, that we deserve, and that all of us are responsible for maintaining. Another beautification project that will engage some of Gladewater’s school children is in the works for November. However, the clean-up ball got rolling a long time ago when Delbert and Judy Burlison committed to engaging citizens in monthly recycling and cleanup programs. Their leadership and commitment to Gladewater planted the seeds that are coming to fruition. Now we have Energizer Bunny John Paul Tallent, committed councilman and volunteer Sonny Anderson and hopefully a growing army of volunteers who will continue the Burlisons’ legacy because of civic pride and love for Gladewater. Another project in the works thanks to Police Chief Rob Vine is Operation Crackdown, which, if Gladewater qualifies, may see 20-30 dilapidated and dangerous buildings removed by the National Guard. Keep your fingers crossed. This Saturday is the city’s monthly recycling day and many volunteers along with Republic Waste Management will make sure that the brawn is available to unload what citizens bring to City Hall. There are too many people to name in this short space who are making a difference, a BIG difference by rolling up their sleeves and investing their sweat equity in Gladewater. This is an exciting time to be a part of this community. We are on the edge of bringing back a level of pride that Gladewater used to be known for and a town to be envied. A hometown that is cared for and loved. A wonderful place to come home to.

THE ECONOMIST By Dr. M. Ray Perryman

Rainy Days May Be Here To Stay (for the Short-Term) While the diversified state economy continues to grow, one area that will continue to feel the pains of lower oil prices will be the State Treasury. Texas greatly benefitted from the oil boom through revenue from natural gas and oil production taxes, which equal 7.5% of the market value of natural gas and 4.6% of the value of oil production in the state. Sales taxes, motor fuels taxes, and many other sources of funds tend to rise with the price and production of oil. Revenue from these taxes peaked at $4.6 billion in 2014, which was 9.4% of general revenue for that year. (These statistics are based on the State’s fiscal year, which runs from September 1 to August

31.) From fiscal year 2010 to 2014, the natural gas and oil production tax revenue grew at an average of 27.2% and 40.0% annually. However, as oil prices dropped in 2015, associated tax revenue also fell to less than $4 billion for fiscal year 2015 (only 7.9% of general revenue). In fiscal year 2016, revenues fell even further, with tax revenue of just $1.7 billion from oil production and only $579 million from natural gas. All in all, the Comptroller’s office had to reduce its revenue estimate for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 by $2.7 billion, due in large part because of lower oil and gas tax collections and related sales tax revenue.

This episode is not the State’s first experience with rollercoaster tax revenue from oil and gas. In the aftermath of the oil downturn of the 1980s, the state had to raise taxes and cut funding in many areas to cover the shortfall when the energy-dominated economy went downhill. To help avoid future problems, the Texas Legislature created a safety net in the form of an economic stabilization fund (ESF), commonly referred to as the “rainy day fund.” The fund was designed to set aside tax revenues during boom years in order to have funds available for any subsequent drops in oil and gas activity (like we have today). All but four states use an ESF, but with a balance of nearly $9.7 billion, Texas now has the largest (passing up Alaska in fiscal year 2016). The idea is that with conservative budgeting and fiscal management, the use of the ESF will allow the state to meet cash flow needs without having to borrow money or raise taxes in lean times, which is a normal practice for many other states as well as what was typical for Texas for much of the past three decades. More than 85% of funding for the ESF comes from oil and gas production taxes, with the remainder from a share of any uncommitted balances in the state’s general revenue at the end of each 2-year session. Originally, the fund received 75% of each year’s oil and gas production tax revenue in excess of the revenue received in 1987 ($531.9 million for oil and $599.8 million for gas). In 2014, a constitutional amendment diverted half of the ESF’s share of the oil and gas tax revenues to the State Highway Fund for transportation needs. Even with only receiving half of its original share, the ESF grew an estimated $1.2 billion in

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fiscal year 2015 after the state yielded close to $4.2 billion in oil and natural gas production tax revenue. In November, the fund will receive another $439.5 million. Over the course of the fund’s lifetime, the ESF has received $19.5 billion in deposits and has earned another $789.9 million in interest. The Legislature can make appropriations from the ESF to cover a current budget deficit or a projected revenue shortage with threefifths approval, but that has only happened once (in 2011, when $3.2 billion was used to cover a budget gap). The Legislature can also make appropriations for any other purpose with the approval of two-thirds of the body, and six appropriations of this nature have been made for purposes including water projects, disaster relief, public education, economic development, and health and human services. Overall, the Legislature has approved appropriations totaling $10.6 billion since the fund’s inception. Even with appropriations in the 1990s that nearly wiped out the balance of the fund multiple times, the recent oil surge has provided a substantial nest egg. While the state constitution sets a maximum balance for the fund at 10% of the general revenue received during the previous biennium, the ESF balance has never approached the cap. Also, the 2014 amendment stated that the ESF must have a “sufficient fund balance” but it is not specified what that should be in any amendment or law. Instead, a committee determines what the sufficient balance should be prior to each legislative session and it is currently set at $7 billion for the 2016-17 biennium. With the state facing slowing revenue growth due to the slack oil and gas industry activity, whether and how to use the available funds in the ESF will be a major topic up for debate in the upcoming legislative session. Funding challenges range from redesigning the foster care system to funding various pensions to education and infrastructure needs. In recent years, lawmakers were able to spot rain about as often as West Texans during the recent drought. Without a rise in oil prices, large spurts in funding for the ESF are going to be scarce (the natural gas production tax revenue did not even meet the threshold to be able to contribute to the ESF in fiscal year 2016). However, these are the rainy days that the ESF was originally created for, and there is a clear argument for using some of the huge available balance to meet the pressing needs of a vibrant state with enormous growth potential.

The Gladewater Museum’s Music Room has expanded its Rockabilly exhibit with the addition of a new section dedicated to Bob Luman who has been inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. The Texan rocker was born in Blackjack and raised in Nacogdoches. Luman performed at Bear’s Paradise in Gladewater as well as the Louisiana Hayride and many other area gigs. Inducted to perform at the Grand Ole’ Opry, Luman left his mark on American music. He passed away at the age of 41 from pneumonia. To learn more visit the Gladewater Museum Fridays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment. For information call 903-845-7608 or email: info@gladewatermuseum.org.

Celebration to mark Stone Fort Museum’s 80th anniversary set NACOGDOCHES — Alongside Nacogdoches’ celebration of its 300th anniversary and Stephen F. Austin State University’s preparation for its 100th, the Stone Fort Museum on the SFA campus will honor 80 years of service to the university and community during a celebration slated for Oct. 15. SFA Piney Woods Fiddlers will open the 80th celebration at 6 p.m. at the fort before City of Nacogdoches Mayor Roger Van Horn reads a proclamation regarding the fort’s historical importance. The public is then invited to participate in come-and-go activities, including a Dutch ovencooking demonstration by Nacogdoches Boy Scouts and a discussion of life as a Texian soldier by David Pistole, living history re-enactor. “The museum is marking its anniversary with the launch of an institutional planning process that will align our programs more closely with the SFA Envisioned strategic plan,” Spears said. “The planning committee, comprising SFA faculty and staff members, local heritage resource professionals and community members, is working to advance the mission of the museum as a learning laboratory for SFA students and a relevant resource for the community.” The exhibit “El Camino Real de los Tejas and Building

Nacogdoches: 1716 - 2016” will be on display during the event and, Spears said, will correlate well with the celebration’s overall spirit. “The exhibit is an outgrowth of a decade-long project on the Camino Real, dating back to the 1998 awardwinning exhibit, ‘Traversing the Wilderness: El Camino Real in Eastern Texas,’” she added. “A series of workshops from 2008 through 2012 introduced educators to the national historic trail, and in 2015, the museum completed the initial installation of a Spanish Colonial demonstration garden that interprets native and introduced plants along the trail. The current exhibit focuses on the trail along which the Spanish traveled on their way to eastern Texas, the people and places along the trail and their impact on the development of Nacogdoches.” A John Wayne film, “The Big Trail,” will be shown on the Stone Fort’s north lawn beginning at 7:30 p.m. with a brief introduction by Jeff Williams, an expert of the Camino Real trail, who will discuss the difference between trail travel fiction and reality. Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (936) 4682408 or email stonefort@ sfasu.edu.

Ratcliffe to meet in Gilmer

GILMER--U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Heath), who represents most of Upshur County in Congress, will hold a town hall meeting Monday night. The event, which will feature others speakers and is sponsored by East Texans for Liberty, is set for 7 p.m. at Disabled American Veterans post No. 204 on U.S. 271. Among other topics, Ratcliffe will discuss his questioning of FBI Director James Comey concerning Hillary Clinton’s emails, the Obama “administration’s internet giveaway, ransom payment to Iran, Syrian refugees and the effects on the U.S.A.,” said ET4L President Stacy McMahan in a news release. Ratcliffe, who represents the Fourth Congressional District, is opposed by Libertarian Cody Wommack in his bid for reelection to a second term in the Nov. 8 election. U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler) represents the First Congressional District, which includes a small portion of Upshur County that is not in Ratcliffe’s district. Other speakers Monday include Keven M. Ellis, Republican nominee for the District 9 seat on the State Board of Education, and civic activist James Still, who is presenting a monthly series to ET4L on the nation’s “founding fathers.”

The Gladewater Mirror, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, Page 3 A pasture fire on Union Grove Road was responded to by the Gladewater Fire Department, East Mountain, West Mountain and Clarksville-Warren City Volunteer Fire Departments late Monday afternoon. The fire resulted when the wind picked up a spark from a trash fire. The firefighters were joined by a neighbor, Mr. Cox who brought his bulldozer and cut a fire line to keep the fire from spreading to homes and stored hay. The firefighters saved a barn and several tractors with their quick response. Photo By Suzanne Bardwell

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Lion’s Club member and Executive Director of Gladewater Public Housing Stan Dulaney and Don Eaves, Executive Director of Overton Public Housing brought last week’s program for club members. The talented duo presented a bluegrass musical program to the delight of members. Courtesy Photo

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers To ensure that shut-ins continue to receive meals volunteers are desperately needed at this time. There is a waiting list of individuals who wish to receive the meals but there are not enough drivers to serve the greater Gladewater community. Please call Meals on Wheels Director Peggy Stevenson to volunteer at 903-309-7968. The food ministry is housed at 409 Cotton St. just east of Family Dollar.

Restoring Joy Ministries has welcomed Doris Cole as their new Residential Program Director. Cole has worked with FEMA and the Goodwill Corporation for the past 10 years before joining the women’s residential program in Gladewater. With the downturn in the Oil Immediate needs at the Field Manna House volunteers women’s residential are working hard to meet needs ministry include Diapers and with many shelves bare Size 5 (their are several the need for donations as the toddlers in residence holidays approach is much who wear this size), needed. Eighty-one family food towels, pillows, house boxes were given out during shoes all sizes, Bunn September. Immediate needs coffeemaker, baby include Macaroni ‘n Cheese wipes, hand sanitizer, boxes, canned fruit, jelly and kleenex, disinfectant and canned items. Food donations lightbulbs. Items may may be dropped off at Manna House Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. or at the be dropped off at the Gladewater Mirror at 211 N. Main Street 8 a.m. to noon and 1:15 to 5 p.m. Financial ministry at 214 East Glade Avenue. Call 903-844-8066 donations may be mailed to Manna House, P.O. Box 808, Gladewater 75647. for more information. St. Theresa’s Catholic Church Clothes Closet volunteers Lynn Worn and Wanda Demers were hard at work on Monday processing a large donation of larger size men’s clothing. They said there is still a need for men’s work clothes in smaller sizes, men’s belts and shoes. Also, coats and sweaters in all sizes would be welcome as winter approaches. Photo By Suzanne Bardwell

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GPD adds aerial drone to its arsenal Continued from Page 1 Imagine a child missing in the Sabine river bottom or in a wooded area, or an Alzheimer’s patient wandering away from home. Drones equipped with cameras, licenseplate readers, and facial-recognition software could one day soon increase the probability of locating these victims and returning them safely home—not to mention the speed at which they’re found. A drone can be 50 times quicker than putting people on horseback,

motorcycles, bikes, or on foot. And drones can give police realtime intelligence. Burrows said the drone, which cost the department only about $500, can also assist police as they reconstruct crime scenes or motor vehicle crash scenes. It can even map out downtown parade routes from the air and fly over the lake area to make sure everything is OK. The drone is basically an observation platform and from that perch police can do certain aspects of their job better and quicker, with zero risk to an officer’s safety.

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“It’s for Real”… Bears begin District 7-4A competition this week By Ellis Hayden Gladewater head football coach, John Berry may have summed it up best, saying, “Now, it’s for real,” referring to the beginning of District 7-4A Division II competition this week against the Spring Hill Panthers. The Bears have barreled through a non-district schedule which included wins over Kilgore (29-27), Center (56-15), Chapel Hill (30-0) and Lindale (38-10). Despite Gladewater’s 4-0 record, Berry and the Bears aren’t taking any of their District 7-4A Division II opponents lightly. But Spring Hill, Gilmer, Atlanta, Pittsburg or Pleasant Grove should beware of the Bears, as well. Gladewater’s punishing ground attack is averaging 355 yards per

game and putting 38 points per game on the scoreboard. The foursome of Cameron Callaway, Isaiah Davis, Darnell McKnight and Rashuad Johnson are averaging nearly seven yards per carry. The Bears haven’t passed much, but when they have Callaway has found reliable targets in Daniel Robertson, Tyler Glenn and Austin Hawley. Gladewater’s non-district opponents discovered that the Bears’ defense is relentless. The aggressive Bear defense has allowed an average of 164 yards per game and limiting teams only 14 points per game. The defensive line and linebackers have notched 45 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, forced and recovered five fumbles, 15 pass break-

ups, three interceptions and a safety through four games. Austin Hawley and Bryson Oliver lead a tenacious “D,” that should wreak havoc with their District 7-4A Division II opponents. Gladewater will host only two district games, Atlanta and Pleasant Grove. Spring Hill, Gilmer and Pittsburg will be played on the road. Spring Hill stands at 3-2 with wins over Troup, Brownsboro and Huntington, losses to White Oak and Emory-Rains. Spring Hill is young but improving team and road games at Spring Hill have cause Gladewater grief in the past. Berry said, “We must be focused on Spring Hill this week.” They are led by running back, Zac Tulpa with 644 yards rushing

and five touchdowns and quarterback Dayson Adaway with 446 yards rushing and five touchdowns. The Bears will renew their rivalry with the Gilmer Buckeyes on October 14th at Jeff Traylor Buckeye Stadium. The last time the Bears and Buckeyes met it was at Lobo Stadium in the regional semifinals, which the Gilmer came from behind in the final minute to win, 42-35 in 2014. Gilmer stands at 4-1 with wins of Libery-Eylau (61-55)(, Center (70-21), Liberty Christian (6119), Nacogdoches (56-52) and loss to Carthage (55-37). The Buckeyes explosive offense is led by their quarterback, Aaron Brown who has passed for over 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns to a host of receivers. Atlanta stands at 4-1 with an

impressive resume following their season opening loss to Henderson (44-13). They defeated Daingerfield (416), Liberty-Eylau (31-26), New Boston (52-0) and Tatum (53-35). The Bears will host Atlanta on October 21st. The Rabbits are led defensively by a pair of linebackers in Tristan Allen and Desmond Robinson. Quarterback Leighton Henson and running back Jwan King lead the offense. Pittsburg will be a road trip for Gladewater Bears. Pittsburg has wins over Crandall (34-28), Pine Tree (51-260, and Paris (49-35) and has losses to Henderson (71-28) and Tatum (49-21) to enter district play at 3-2. Running back Deldric Shields is the Pirates most dangerous offensive weapon with 473 yards rushing and seven touchdowns.

The Bears will host Pleasant Grove in thier regular season finale on November 4th. Hawks are 2-3 on the season at the midway point. The Hawks have wins against Arkansas High (17-14) and Krum (56-28). Their losses came to Paris (23-22), Frisco (42-16) and Liberty-Eylau (44-35). Running back duo, Cannon McCrary and Logan Wesley are the big offensive threats for the Hawks. The Bears, Buckeyes and Atlanta are the favorites to make the playoffs as those three should be battling for the district crown. The three BIG games in District 7-4A will be Gladewater vs. Gilmer on October 14th. Then the next week, October 21, Atlanta plays at Gladewater. Followed by the game on October 28th, when Gilmer plays at Atlanta.

with 194 yards passing and 212 rushing for 416 total yards per game. All of the offense starts with senior dualthreat quarterback, Austin Owens who has accounted for 778 yards passing on 45 completions and nine touchdowns and rushing for 438 yards and seven touchdowns. Alec Mayhan, Dylan Borden and Mikie Webb have contributed to the Lions rushing attack. Owens favorite targets in the passing attack are Parker Thornton with 18 catches for 355 yards and four touchdowns along with Tanner Stanley who has 10 reception for 223 yards and four touchdown. The Lions’ defense is led by Alec Mayhan, J.D. Kessler and Mikie Webb. Webb is the leading tackler for Union Grove with 57 tackles. Kessler has 39 and Mayhan has 38 tackles in the Lions’ four contests this season. The Lions play Cayuga (2-3) on Friday. The Wildcats have had difficulty scoring points. They have averaged only 17

per game. The following week the Lions travel to Malakoff Cross Roads for their first meeting on Thursday, October 13th. Cross Roads is 0-5 on the season and have been blown out in all but one of their contests. On Thursday, October 20, Union Grove will host Big Sandy, who is 4-1 at the midway point of the season. Big Sandy has wins over Quitman (43-8), Clarksville (56-15), Harleton (34-18) and Mt. Enterprise (51-0). The Wildcats only loss is to Alto (44-21). Big Sandy relies on the rushing attack that led by sophomore tailback, Khameron Pippins who has rushed for 818 yards on 87 carries and scored 10 touchdowns. Junior Seth Burks has also carried the ball 36 times for 588 yards and 10 touchdowns. This game could likely decide the District Championship. On Friday, October 28, the Lions will host Kerens who have had a tough season thus far with 0-5 record. They have played a touch schedule, but they have been unable to score points. They have scored only 66 points in five games. The regular season finale for Union Grove will be in Hawkins against the Hawks. Hawkins has started out the season 1-4 with a young team. The lone win was against Como-Pickton (46-40). The Hawks have losses against Alba-Golden, Cushing, Timpson and Joaquin. Union Grove and Big Sandy appear to be the class of the district, and should represent in the playoffs as the top two seeds. Cayuga, Kerens and Hawkins will likely battle for the other two spots.

Lions launch District 10-2A Division I competition State Board of Education Republican Chair Elect, Keven Ellis. Ellis will share his goals for the SBOA.

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Gladewater residents may deposit bulky household garbage items into dumpsters located along E. Commerce Street downtown. Prohibited items include tires, paint, shingles, batteries, chemicals, refrigeration items, and commercial waste. The City of Gladewater will provide curbside pick-up for disabled and senior citizens. To schedule this complimentary service, call Gladewater Public Works at 903-845-2586 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7th. Your help is needed to keep our community clean. Volunteers will meet at the Ken Bennet Pavilion, E. Pacific Street, at 8:00 a.m. where they will be dispersed to clean up parks and neighborhoods in Gladewater. Trash bags provided. The Gladewater Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a free hot dog lunch at Ken Bennet Pavilion at noon for all volunteers.

By Ellis Hayden District 10-2A Division I is a newly created district that combined familiar foes in Big Sandy, Hawkins and Union Grove with Cayuga, Cross Roads and Kerens who were familiar with one another from another district. No team has played all five opponents previously in recent history. That being said, Big Sandy and Union Grove appear to be the teams to beat based upon non-district records. The Union Grove Lions are off to a good start with wins over Harleton (18-12), Mt. Enterprise (44-0) and Cushing (45-14). Their only loss came in a shoot-out where the New Diana quarterback had a school record performance to lead the Eagles to a 45-36 win. At 3-1, the Lions will take on the Cayuga Wildcats at Glynn Johnston Stadium this Friday night. Cayuga is 2-3 on the season and has lost its last three games in a row. Union Grove has averaged over 37 points per game with a balance offensive attack

CASA volunteers needed

GILMER--Persons interested in becoming volunteers to help foster children under the East Texas Court Appointed Special Advocates program are invited to a free “lunch and learn” program Tuesday in Gilmer. The event is set for 12 noon to 1 p.m at The Roberts Building, 100 E. Jefferson. CASA consists of trained adult volunteers who appear in court to assist foster children that have been removed from their homes for such reasons as parental drug abuse. Volunteers, who are appointed by judges, typically go to court four or five times over a year-long period on the child’s behalf, and consult with the youngster, his attorney, parents, foster parents and the judge. The East Texas branch of CASA, housed in Longview, serves Upshur, Gregg and Rusk Counties. For more information on CASA or the Oct. 11 luncheon, contact the East Texas branch’s volunteer coordinator, Brooke Davis, at (903) 753-8093 or email her at brooke@easttexascasa. org.

9/30/16

Report Name: GPD MEDIA REPORT (BY DATE RANGE)

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9/27/16

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