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20-00107 04/17/2020 LEWIS,TOMMY LEE BAILEY TX/75413 Charge Bond Amount Fine Amount PROB VIOL / AGG SEXAUL ASSAULT OF A CHILD NO BOND 0.00 ------------ -----------0.00 0.00 20-00108 04/17/2020 HARVEY,DEBRA LEA EMORY TX/75440 Charge Bond Amount Fine Amount MAN DEL CS PG 2 > 4 GRAM < 400 GRAM 25,000.00 0.00 TAMPER PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 10,000.00 0.00 POSS MARIJ LT2OZ 1,000.00 0.00 POSS CS PG 1 LT1G 5,000.00 0.00 ------------ -----------41,000.00 0.00 20-00109 04/18/2020 BOYETT,CHRISTOPHER WAYNE QUINLAN TX/75474 PUBLIC
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•I.S.O. STORAGE CONTAINER. 903-6697168. • I.S.O. Small locking glass case. 903-3728434. • I.S.O. old toys, 1960 on back. Trains, planes, cars, comics, novelty anything. Call 903-7323445 (No Dealers) • I.S.O. push mowers and riding Craftsman 1000 or 2000 series. Call 903-785-8384 or 903491-9574 I.S.O. 20-60 acres of pasture, and house and few acres to rent between Powderly and Antlers 936-205-6850 • I.S.O. extra diabetic test strip boxes. Must have original seal and in good condition. Most brands. Susan 903-4914766. • I.S.O. old 4x4 Timber Wolf 4-wheeler, full time 4 wheel drive. Need for parts. Call 903-703-8403
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FE ATURE D P RO P E RT Y V-387 3 BR 1.5 BA brick home outside of the city limits of Van on apx 0.50 AC. This home is apx 1,974 sq ft includes KIT, formal Dining Room, spacious LR, and a 2 car garage. Property has beautiful trees and large yards. Call to see this property today! WE HAVE RUN OUT OF LISTINGS. LIST WITH US TODAY TO GET YOUR HOME SOLD! CALL 903-963-5101 HA-308 Completely remodeled 3 BD 1 BA home on apx 2 AC in Ben Wheeler. This beautifully redone home is apx 1312 sq ft and includes new cabinetry, counter tops, paint, flooring, and everything in between! Come see this one today!
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L-73 . 6AC treed lot and .66 AC treed lot just outside Van city limits. Private road, some restrictions. No MH’S, homes conform to neighborhood.
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V - 3 8 6 Beautiful 4 BD 2.5 BA brick home w apx 2,686 sq ft of living space in Van. Home includes 3 large BD, plus oversize MA BD & BA, a formal Dining Room, KIT w breakfast nook, open concept into the Living Room w fireplace, and a spacious covered back porch that overlooks its gorgeous 1.83 acres. There are also two additional outbuildings and an apx 560 sq ft guest house. Do not miss out on this property!
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C-67 1.4 AC Commercial lot in downtown Van area. Good building site near Main St. Trees on lot. All city utilities are available. Owner may carry financing. Come see today!
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C-68 Nice commercial land apx .581 AC. Good building lot. Not far off of Main St in Van. Trees on lot. Asphalt road. All city utilities available. Owner may carry financing.
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WELDING
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TRACTOR
FORD 3000 tractor. Plus equipment. Boon pole, bush hog, box blade, and a breaking plow. $3200.00 for all. Brownsboro 903-3431088.
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FOR SALE:26.62 acres, recreational/ hunting, Duval County. End of road. Heavy south Texas brush. Deer, hogs, and quail. Acreage with electricity available. $3,500/acre with 5% down, 30 year owner financing. 866286-0199. www. texasbrushcountry.com.
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BEES 4 Sale Whitney Lone Star Queen Co. has Nucs & Queens 4 sale. Nucs 135.00 ea Queens $35.00 ea. Available in April Order now. 1/2 down required with credit card & cash pick up in Newton TX. For orders call Jen 701388-1178.
FREON
FREON R12 WANTED: Certified buyer will PAY CA$H for R12 cylinders or cases of cans. 312-291-9169; www. refrigerantfinders.com.
CLOCKS
Cuckoo Place 903-7345117. Selling, Repairs & Restoration on all Clocks & service calls on Grandfather clocks.
FOR SALE: CUSTOM KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLE. Plenty of extras. For more in- HELP WANTED foramtion call 903-880EXPERIENCED ME3530. CHANIC/TECHNILOG HOMES CIAN with tools needed. Log Homes – 3 Log Knowledge of diesel enHome kits selling for gines a plus 305 Bradbalance owed, free de- burn Rd. Grand Saline. livery. Model #305 BiFOR SALE loxi, bal. $15,000; Model #403 Augusta, bal. FOR SALE Gould deep $16,500; Model #502 well . Two in sand screws Santa Fe, bal. $17,500. & 650 LB pressure tank. View plans at www.log- 903 878-2333. homedream.com. FOR SALE: Five Hosepower Tiller$175.00 www,smartshop Call 903-262-6528. per’903.com
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ANTIQUES
FOR SALE: Antique French country hutch. Great condition Contact Wanda Davis 903-2168998
HOGS
2 Female hogs for sale, 1 Hampshire, 1 Yorkshire, approx 600 lbs ea., $400 each. (903)7774829
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FOR SALE : Mahindra Tractor one owner 2007 Contact Willis Phone: 936-221-6012
LEGAL
We buy oil, gas & mineral rights. Both nonproducing and producing including non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI). Provide us your desired price for an offer evaluation. 806620-1422, LoboMineralsLLC@gmail.com. Lobo Minerals, LLC, PO Box 1800, Lubbock, TX 79408-1800.
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ATTENTION: Are you a fan of metal collector cars of the 50s and 60s? A widow of a collector has her husbands collection of vintage Cars, Trucks and Tractors. Buy the whole lot and save. No low ballers. For an Appointment Call Josh Fuller at 903-372-8434
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FOR SALE: All or part of 44.54 Acres with pond on Hwy. 19, three miles north of Canton 214-7681629. 2001 Toyota 4 Runner SR5-4WD, SUPER CLEAN, silver, new interior, automatic, A/C, loaded with extras, very well maintained a must see and drive. Price $6,850 call 903-4976240.
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These Are The Times That Try Men’s Mental Health!
At the beginning of this year, you would not convince me that by the end of March many people would be very ill from a virus that nobody knows how it got started. Even worse, there are multitudes of theories, some logical and some not so much. These theories range from mild to wild. some make no sense and some well. these options make me want to go out and look for little green men. Suposedly these beings would visit us from other galaxies far, far away. I like the description of one post on Facebook that the storyline was now being written by a precocious fourth grader. I’m convinced life is being written by a 4th grader even now. “And there was this virus, and everyone was scared. And then the world ran out of toilet paper. And then there was no school for like a month and then time went backward and spring changed to winter, then it snowed!! And the world had to close until everyone felt better. So they told everyone they could smoke weed and they all lived happily ever after.” I know that sounds like a bad twilight zone episode but a lot of people are scratching their heads and are wonder-
ing, What’s Next? I don’t know what to think, but I do have a few suggestions for you. I know it sounds trite and trivial, but washing your hands in warm soapy water is best. Don’t forget to use ample amounts of sanitizer. What about social distancing. Keep your distance six to ten people apart is preferable. Don’t forget to avoid big groups. Speaking of big groups, grocery shopping is not a family affair. It’s time to install a rule. ONE TO A BUGGY! Another thing about this virus and your family’s needs don’t hoard. It’s just not a nice thing to do. It makes no sense to hoard. As tempting as it is to believe anything and everything on the internet, check your sources and don’t rush to conclusions. Listen to local media for important information about your locale.
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Your city officials including your police and fire department are wonderful sources to find out what is happening in your neighborhood. Right above that is your County Judge and Commissioners. You can call your local County Courthouse for information. At the State Capitol Call them on the phone or email them and the internet is our friend. If you don’t have web access then ask to borrow a neighbors WI-FI, Keep tuned to a local news radio station and check with your local television stations several times a day. Local newspapers and online news sources may be great spots to look for information. During these trying times. I like to remind others, It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. Have patience and we truly will get through this in no time with a shrug of the shoulders and a hearty well I’m glad that’s over.
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Dear Dave, I’ve always made good money at my job, but recently I was offered a promotion to a salaried manager’s position. The hours and pay would be much better, and I already know the approximate pay range. Do you have any tips for negotiating salary in a situation like this? Natalie Dear Natalie, Congratulations on your move up! I’m sure you worked hard and deserve
the promotion and recognition. There are a couple of measuring sticks you can use when determining something like this. One is a quick and simple approach associated with the revenue you bring in. It’s a nice, quantifiable reference point that appeals to a lot of supervisors and business owners. The second thing you could do is research a few reputable career websites, and develop a short but detailed com-
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www.lsshopper.com • 903-865-7002 pensation study based on comparable positions in your area and those similar to your location. Honestly though, if I had a valued and respected member of my team moving up from hourly to salaried, we’d have more of a give-and-take discussion and examination of the situation rather than a negotiation. Yeah, in your position I’d create a few well-researched compensation studies. Give them to your bosses, and talk with them. I know I would be impressed by that, and depending on the size of the company, they may not have done a lot of work figuring it out. In a way, it’s kind of like deciding what to ask for when you sell a car. You try to appraise it for what it’s worth in the marketplace to other people. That leads to a discussion. You’re not telling them what to do or presenting an ultimatum, you’re providing information and conducting a dialogue in a professional and respectful way. Good luck, Natalie! —Dave EVERYONE NEEDS AN EMERGENCY FUND! Dear Dave, I will back on active duty soon in the armed forces. I’m debt-free except for my home, have been following your plan, and I’m about to start Baby Step 3. We are provided certain relief funds based on where you are stationed and other fac-
tors. Knowing this, how should I approach the next Baby Step ? Kevin Dear Kevin, First of all, thank you for your service to our country. You’re on the right track. Baby Step 3 means having three to six months of expenses set aside for emergencies. Considering the stability of your employment situation, I think you’d be okay leaning toward the three-month side of expenses. It’s not like you’re a straight commission sales rep whose income can fluctuate wildly from month to month, right? You’ll still have emergencies, though, and it’ll be your responsibility to cover them. Some of those may need to be addressed immediately. See what I’m saying, Kevin? Everyone needs an emergency fund. Just make saving for it part of your budget for a while, until you have three or four months of expenses sitting in a good money market fund with check writing privileges. You’ll be glad you did! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @ DaveRamsey.
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These Texas organizations are helping people during the pandemic — and here's how you can, too By Megan Menchaca
March 23, 2020
With schools closed and thousands of people across the country being laid off due to the new coronavirus pandemic, many Texans are finding themselves stuck at home with no income or access to necessary resources like food or medical supplies. In response to growing concerns around the nation, President Donald Trump recently signed a bill mandating 12 weeks of paid leave for people quarantining or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms that applies only to companies with less than 500 employees. The federal bill, which goes into effect Thursday, also provides $1 billion in emergency unemployment insurance to the states and requires free testing for the new coronavirus. \In Texas, the economic damage is amplified as local businesses are shuttered, the service industry is halted, and the oil and gas industry is hammered. But as state and federal leaders continue to respond, what can you do if you’re looking for assistance? And if you have the means to do so, what can you do to help others? Food banks, school districts and some local pantries are providing free meals for people and asking for donations and volunteers as they face a significant increase in demand. Texans also have access to a variety of other resources, including free internet and housing support. Here’s a list. Food near me: How can I get meals? Texans who meet certain income eligibility guidelines can apply for various federal benefit programs. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides money for food, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children provides resources for pregnant women and people with children younger than 5. Feeding Texas has a website where people can find 21 member food banks that can provide free groceries and a place to sign up for SNAP benefits. The organization is also asking for donations for the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, and local organizations are looking for volunteers, food donations and monetary donations. Local chapters of the Salvation Army in Texas are also offering a variety of services, including shelter, addiction services and curbside pickup for groceries. Texans can donate directly to the Salvation Army Texas on its website
or to their local chapters, which can be found here. The Meals on Wheels Texas website allows Texans to search for local Meals on Wheels chapters that are providing meals to elderly individuals that can be picked up or home delivered. Local chapters are also looking for volunteers and certain items to be donated. Specific needs can be found on the local chapters’ websites. Little Free Pantry is a nationwide network of local pantries providing food and resources to people experiencing food insecurity. Texans can find a map of pantries in their area here or list their own pantry if they would like to start one. The Texas Education Agency launched the Texas Students MealFinder Map with a list of local education agency facilities serving meals in their communities. The map includes the address of each facility and dates and times meals will be served. Texas medical supplies and services The Texas Association of Community Health Centers has a website where people can search for community health centers, health center networks and other providers serving the uninsured in Texas. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, many centers are asking patients to call first before coming in. Texans can call 2-1-1 and select option 6 for questions about symptoms, travel concerns, unemployment insurance, emergency food assistance, city and state orders, and more. Various counties across Texas also have websites with public health information and local hotlines for COVID-19 questions and virtual screenings. The American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage due to cancellations of blood drives across the state and is urging people to give blood. People can sign up to give at various locations in Texas here. Texas unemployment benefits: How to file Texans whose employment has been affected by the new coronavirus can apply for benefits using Unemployment Benefits Services or call 800-9396631 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays for assistance. Texas small-businesses owners can access longterm, low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s economic injury disaster loan program. Texans can visit the SBA’s website to apply for loans. Internet, diapers and more: Other resources
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