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Outgoing Emergency Management Coordinator Ken Jobe (pictured second from right) was honored on Tuesday morning by the Tyler County Commissioners Court. Pictured with Jobe are (from left-to-right): Pct. 1 Commissioner Joe Blacksher; Pct. 2 Commissioner Doug Hughes; Tyler County Judge Milton Powers and Pct. 4 Commissioner Buck Hudson. CHRIS EDWARDS | TCB

By Chris Edwards
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WOODVILLE – On Tuesday morning the Tyler County Commissioners Court approved the resignation of Emergency Management Coordinator Ken Jobe.

Jobe, who has served the county for seven years, said he had a “both enjoyable and educational” time spent in the position. County Judge Milton Powers presented Jobe with a plaque to commemorate his service as the county’s Emergency Management Coordinator.

Jobe will continue to serve in his elected position as Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace and told the commissioners and Judge Powers that he will be “only a phone call away,” in case his services are needed.

“I should’ve opposed it,” Powers joked about the motion to accept Jobe’s resignation but added that Jobe had a wonderful job opportunity offered to him, and that Trisher Ford, who retired from the Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace office is stepping in to fill the position until someone is hired.

Jobe’s last day with the county in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was Tuesday.

9-11 Commemorated

9-11 Commemorated

Judge Powers read a proclamation to recognize the day of Sept. 11 as Patriot Day in Tyler County. The proclamation made note of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 on America, and how, subsequently, then President George W. Bush signed a resolution commemorating the day as a day of service and recognition, Patriot Day.

Powers then asked those in attendance at the meeting to bow their heads in a moment of silence and offered a prayer that noted the unity of Americans after the attacks. Next Monday will mark the 22nd anniversary of the attacks.

Other Business

At Monday morning’s meeting, the Tyler County Commissioners Court approved the following items on its agenda:

• The reappointment of Sondra Williams to the Burke Center Board of Trustees as the Tyler County representative was approved. Judge Powers said Williams also represents Newton County on the Burke board, and that she is an outspoken advocate for the county’s needs.

• The purchase of agricultural supplies for the fairgrounds, including water tanks and hoses, for the EOC to be able to house evacuated animals at the fairgrounds in the event of an emergency.

• The purchase of HAM radio equipment for the EOC to utilize for emergency disaster relief was approved.

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By Chris Edwards
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WOODVILLE – The Tyler County Fair takes place this year from Oct. 4 through 8, and with that countywide event approaching, the youth of the county are busy with various projects to showcase.

Home Economics division sponsor Tina Johnason said the deadline to enter in the different division of home ec projects for the fair is on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The divisions are: Fine Arts; Baking; Photography; Canning and Sewing/needlework.

Participants must be enrolled in 4-H, Future Farmers of America (FFA) or FCCLA in order to enter in all divisions, except for the Fine Arts contest, which is open to all art students across the county. Particpants ages eight years and younger can enter in the Pee Wee Division, and those exhibitors do not have to be enrolled in a club to enter. Nine years old, or third-grade, may enter in the Junior Division, and the Senior Division is for ages 14-18.

The fees per category entry are as follows: $10 for Fine Arts; Photography; Canning and Sewing/Needlework and $12 for the Baking contest.

In the Fine Arts contest, participants can enter in one of the following categories: paintings; drawings; mixed media; digital art; crafts; wreaths and fresh floral. The Baking contest comprises candy; cookies; bars; layer cakes; sheet cakes; bread; sweet bread; pies; fruit pies and Bundt cakes.

The Photography contest gives participants the choice of capturing people; places; objects; animals or fair life.

The Canning contest has these categories: fruits; jams; jellies; preserves; vegetables; relishes and pickles.

In all contests, except for the Canning one, participants can only enter one entry per category. In Canning, three different varieties per category can be entered.

The complete contest rules as well as entry forms can be obtained from the fair’s website: http://tylercountyfair.us.

Johanson can be reached at 361-318-0817 for any questions, and for any participants who need assistance in enrolling in an FFA, FCCLA chapter or 4-H, they need to contact their school’s ag teacher, or the Tyler County AgriLife Extension Office, at 409-283-8284.

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Special to the Booster

WOODVILLE – The Lettermens Club will host its annual scholarship banquet fundraiser at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Mayme Brown Center, located at 405 Cobb Mill Road in Woodville.

The banquet, which is named the Melvin D. Houston Fundraising Scholarship Banquet, in honor of the late, great Woodville Eagles coach, is in its thirteenth year. At this year’s banquet, the organization will celebrate Glinda McKinley, who will be honored with the organization’s lifetime achievement award.

Johnathon Kegler will serve as guest speaker for the event. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from Mark Hadnot, who can be reached at 409-377-0379, or from any member of the Lettermens Club. Participants can also pay at the door and leave donations.

The Lettermens Club will continue to support the youth in the community to achieve their educational careers and become productive members of the community.

Donations for the Scholarship Fund can also be mailed to: 510 Hyde Street, Woodville Texas 75979

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By Chuck Davidson

CHESTER – On Monday night, August 28, only one voter turned up to hear about the proposed tax rate and budget for Chester ISD. Board President Wade Read called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. with four trustees, three district employees, and one community member present.

Chester ISD Superintendent Paul Drake gave a quick overview and business manager Austin Odom presented the details for both issues.  The proposed tax rate is $1.0573 per $100 valuation, up from the current $0.9427; due to the passage of the $5.195 million bond.

The balanced budget proposed for the 2023-24 school year is $3, 125,256, up from $3, 026, 893.  Community member Chuck Davidson stated his support for both issues and the meeting ended at 6:25.

The special meeting of the board then convened at 6:26 with consideration of several 2022-23 budget amendments, discussion, and then approval.  The board then approved as proposed the new school year 2023-24 proposed budget and the adoption of the proposed 2023-24 tax rate. An amendment to the superintendent’s contract was also approved and the board then adjourned at 6:31pm.  The next regular meeting is set for Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m.