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Howard named extension agent

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By Chris Edwards news@tylercountybooster.com  WOODVILLE – Amanda Howard was named as the new Tyler County AgriLife extension agent on Monday, during the regular meeting of the Tyler County Commissioners Court. AgriLife District Administrator Shelia Harris introduced Howard to the court, and said Howard, who grew up in Cedar Creek, holds a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from Texas State University. She is currently a physics instructor and head volleyball coach at Woodville High School.  Howard will replace long-serving extension agent Jacob Spivey, who left the position last year to teach agriculture at Warren High School. Howard will begin her new position on June 1 and will train throughout the month. She will start in the county on July 1. Tyler County Judge Milton Powers said that he and Pct. 4 Commissioner Buck Hudson sat in on Howard’s interview, and once the commissioners approved her appointment, the judge said “Welcome to Tyler County.” New tax abatement  guidelines adopted The commissioners voted to adopt new tax abatement guidelines for the county. The purpose of the new guidelines, as stated in the documentation provided, is to adopt guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement agreements entered into by the county, in order to comply with the tax code. The guidelines provide for the county’s creation of its own reinvestment zones in unincorporated areas of the county, including within an ETJ of a municipality. The duration of any tax abatement under the guidelines may not exceed a period of 10 years, or the period allowed by applicable law, and does not apply to farm-to-market lateral road. To apply for tax abatements, property owners must generally file an application with the County Judge’s office to be considered by the Commissioners Court.  Other Business During Monday morning’s meeting, the Tyler County Commissioners Court also approved the following items: • The appointment of John P. Hadnot; Ola Morris; Jan Borel and Lyn V. McMillan to the Tyler County Historical Commission to fill vacancies. • The renewal of an interlocal contract between the Tyler County Clerk’s Office and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to access the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (Tx EVER) for the purpose of the issuance of remote birth certificates.  • The approval of a request for variance from the county’s subdivision regulations to allow a private road to be constructed over a pond dam in the Lakeland Ranch subdivision, section six. • The Tyler County Historical Commission to take over Judge Powers’s old office at the Nutrition Center. • The resignation of Zach Zachary as constable for Pct. 4. Anthony Ross was approved to fill the spot for the remainder of the term. Ross lost to Zachary by one vote in the last election. • The appointment of Rena Moore to the ESD #6 (Fred Volunteer Fire Dept.) board.Amanda Howard (standing) was approved by the Commissioners Court as the county’s new extension agent. Pictured with Howard are: Joe Blacksher; Doug Hughes; Judge Milton Powers; Mike Marshall and Buck Hudson. CHRIS EDWARDS | TCB

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WOODVILLE – Amanda Howard was named as the new Tyler County AgriLife extension agent on Monday, during the regular meeting of the Tyler County Commissioners Court.

AgriLife District Administrator Shelia Harris introduced Howard to the court, and said Howard, who grew up in Cedar Creek, holds a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from Texas State University. She is currently a physics instructor and head volleyball coach at Woodville High School.

Howard will replace long-serving extension agent Jacob Spivey, who left the position last year to teach agriculture at Warren High School.

Howard will begin her new position on June 1 and will train throughout the month. She will start in the county on July 1.

Tyler County Judge Milton Powers said that he and Pct. 4 Commissioner Buck Hudson sat in on Howard’s interview, and once the commissioners approved her appointment, the judge said “Welcome to Tyler County.”

New tax abatement

guidelines adopted

The commissioners voted to adopt new tax abatement guidelines for the county. The purpose of the new guidelines, as stated in the documentation provided, is to adopt guidelines and criteria governing tax abatement agreements entered into by the county, in order to comply with the tax code.

The guidelines provide for the county’s creation of its own reinvestment zones in unincorporated areas of the county, including within an ETJ of a municipality. The duration of any tax abatement under the guidelines may not exceed a period of 10 years, or the period allowed by applicable law, and does not apply to farm-to-market lateral road.

To apply for tax abatements, property owners must generally file an application with the County Judge’s office to be considered by the Commissioners Court.

Other Business

During Monday morning’s meeting, the Tyler County Commissioners Court also approved the following items:

• The appointment of John P. Hadnot; Ola Morris; Jan Borel and Lyn V. McMillan to the Tyler County Historical Commission to fill vacancies.

• The renewal of an interlocal contract between the Tyler County Clerk’s Office and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to access the Texas Electronic Vital Events Registrar (Tx EVER) for the purpose of the issuance of remote birth certificates.

• The approval of a request for variance from the county’s subdivision regulations to allow a private road to be constructed over a pond dam in the Lakeland Ranch subdivision, section six.

• The Tyler County Historical Commission to take over Judge Powers’s old office at the Nutrition Center.

• The resignation of Zach Zachary as constable for Pct. 4. Anthony Ross was approved to fill the spot for the remainder of the term. Ross lost to Zachary by one vote in the last election.

• The appointment of Rena Moore to the ESD #6 (Fred Volunteer Fire Dept.) board.

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A hero’s send-off

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Master Elmer May of Pak’s Martial Arts dojo in downtown Woodville raises the flag in tribute to John Settlocker, a volunteer firefighter from Colmesneil, whose funeral procession was attended by firefighters and other first responders in the area last Wednesday.MOLLIE LA SALLE | TCB

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Thunderstorms rip through region

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Downed trees, in Town Bluff (left) and Hillister (right) constituted the only real damage seen in Tyler County after last week’s storms. CHRIS EDWARDS | TCBDowned trees, in Town Bluff (left) and Hillister (right) constituted the only real damage seen in Tyler County after last week’s storms. CHRIS EDWARDS | TCB

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TYLER COUNTY – A band of powerful thunderstorms came through the region late last Wednesday night on into early Thursday morning and caused some downed trees and power outages across Tyler County.

The National Weather Service had forecasted a 100% chance of rain and thunderstorms across the region, with the worst weather occurring between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.

There was no reported damages to property, however, some trees were downed throughout the county. According to the county’s Office of Emergency Management, severe weather constitutes hail precipitation larger than one inch in diameter and wind gusts measuring in excess of 58 miles per hour, as well as tornadoes. Wind in the region got up to a measured 37 miles per hour after midnight, and a total of 2.63 inches of rainfall was recorded.

There was hail the size of golf balls reported in other parts of the state, namely central Texas, with the storm system headed eastward into Florida and southern Georgia. There were no reports of widespread damage in Texas, but according to one report from NWS, the storm “lived up to its potential,” and had put millions of Texans on alert, and in some parts of the state, wind speeds were clocked at 76 mph, near Dallas and Fort Worth.

As of Thursday evening, power had been restored to all of Tyler County.

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Woodville FBC offers community garden

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GARDEN IN THE GROVE  -  Sandra Hadnot is shown at the “Garden in the Grove,” located behind First Baptist Church of Woodville. The garden is a community outreach project by the church and several community volunteers aimed at providing produce for the community. There are several rows of good greens that are ripe for the pickin’. See story on page 3A.  Photo courtesy of Eleanor Holderman GARDEN IN THE GROVE - Sandra Hadnot is shown at the “Garden in the Grove,” located behind First Baptist Church of Woodville. The garden is a community outreach project by the church and several community volunteers aimed at providing produce for the community. There are several rows of good greens that are ripe for the pickin’. See story on page 3A. Photo courtesy of Eleanor Holderman Special to the Booster

WOODVILLE – If you like to prepare fresh vegetables for your family, but you don’t have time or space to plant your own garden, then grab a bucket and rush to the “Garden in the Grove”. It is located at the corner of S. Charlton and Holly Streets in Woodville, and it offers a wide selection of produce – all free to the community.

The pickings that are ready to harvest now include three varieties of greens: turnip, mustard and collard. Keep a watchful eye out for other crops that will be ready soon. Those include squash, red potatoes, snap beans, onions and garlic.

The idea for planting a community garden grew among members of the First Baptist Church (FBC) of Woodville during the recent months of inclement weather. They came up with a plan to create a community garden where people could help themselves to the various crops. They wanted a project that would show the church’s commitment to sharing God’s blessings and contributing to the community.

FBC’s Missions Ministry Team has plans on the drawing board for other improvements in The Grove. Currently, athey are developing plans for a walking trail with park benches and picnic tables. In the shadow of the Tyler County Courthouse, the trail will provide a convenient place for downtown workers to enjoy a relaxing lunch break and for young moms to visit while their children play beneath the trees.

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Kirby High School reunion approaching

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A group photo from the class of 1973’s June 15, 2013 reunion, taken in front of the Pickett House.  ◀ A photograph from the 1973 Echo annual shows the class officers: Billy Irvine, class president; Barbara Riley, secretary; John Moye, treasurer and Charles Hadnot, vice president.A group photo from the class of 1973’s June 15, 2013 reunion, taken in front of the Pickett House. ◀ A photograph from the 1973 Echo annual shows the class officers: Billy Irvine, class president; Barbara Riley, secretary; John Moye, treasurer and Charles Hadnot, vice president.

WOODVILLE – Graduates of Kirby High School will once again gather for the annual Kirby High School class reunion. The theme for this year is “Nineteen Hundred and Yesterday…at Kirby High School.

This year’s reunion will be Saturday, May 6 at the Wheat Elementary cafeteria. The reception begins at 10 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. Lunch will be prepared by the Woodville chapter of the Texas School Food Service Association headed by Linda Johnson.

Music will be provided by Walter Plant. The Kirby High School class of 1973 will be honored this year as they celebrate 50 years since their graduation.

All alumni who graduated prior to 1973 are invited to attend. Reservations may be made by contacting your class agent or Sharon Brown, reunion chairman, at 409-283-7555. The cost is $20 per person.

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