The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 93, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 27, 2002 Page: 1 of 18
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Wednesday November 27. 2002
Volume 129. Number 93
After some discussion, com-
missioners unanimously agreed
Hillin is the 15-month-old
daughter of Sean and Lana
lorously.^"
Five years
, By Tabitha TUcker
THE PANOLA WATCHMAN
Allen is the 20-month-old
son of Billy and Lori Allen. He
is the grandson of Diane Allen,
and Pauline Williamson.
McAlister is the 3-year-old of
Kevin and Karen McAlister. She
is the granddaughter of Bill and
Gail McAlister, and Kenneth
and Jo Ann Whiteside.
They're here! The results in
which people across the county
have been waiting - The win-
ners for the 1st Annual Adorable
Faces children's photo contest.
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McKayla Leigh North placed
first in Division II, and Chandler
Cox won in Division HI.
However, if the trend
continues, local residents may
see an unwelcomed increase in
property taxes. "Property tax is
Elaine P. McPherson photo
The Calvary Boys drummer, Timothy Roberson, is a
second generation musician In the gospel music band,
‘between H,s father, Chip, has been with the group since Its
revenue. An additional one-half
was voted to offset
property taxes.
In addition to that one and a
half percent, one-fourth of a
percent is designated for the be cut," says Thomas.
Elaine P. McPherson photo
Panola County Sheriffs Office Deputy Brady Odom _i___
fingerprints a local resident for the KidSafe program $22,000~dive from Novembe?
during the Oil and Gas Blast held Saturday. 2001
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renewal of an Internet Partner- ment with Panola 1
ship Agreement and approved ing that the college
an elevator maintenance web site for the county, accorc
agreement. ing to Panola County Judge
In accordance with state law, John Cordray
commissioners approved the El- <
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$213,809 for October
November of2002.
According to City Manager
Charles Thomas, this figure fact
isn't that alarming considering
that total collections in Carthage
from the 2001 budgeted year
were the highest that they have
sales tax allocation in the city of ever been.
Carthage for die month of
November 2002 has taken a
City of Carthage gets one restricted
percent of the sales tax, which is Economic
designated as genend fond Corporation.
"The situation would have to
get a lot worse, but if the trend
continues and gets worse, taxes
will inevitably rise, and even
worse, city services may have to
___z o _w_, ment will again be discussed at of fire extingu
special session and discussed the ^County entered into an agree- <he next meeting scheduled for An HVA(
’ * “ ‘ College stab December 9.
Approval was granted for a
" project by the ETMC Regional
Healthcare System to be fi-
nanced by HGDC of Central
On Monday, it was before the Texas, Inc., with no liability to
evator Maintenance Agreement commissioners to renew that
between Panola County and agreement with Ann Morris for
ThyssenKrupp Elevator for a two years. However, according
‘ ~2 2 2 i Cox is the 3-year-old son of first runner-up in Division II, Gail Welch, and Sylvia Jean
Hillin. She is the granddaughter Jim and Melissa Cox. He is the and Kendall Paige McAlister Cotton and John Boyd.
The reason seems to be the
same throughout East Texas
which is that of a stagnant
economy. Only two months into
the budgeted year running from
September to October, sales tax
allocation collections in
Cartilage have plummeted from
the months of October and percent
November of 2001 which were
$172,436 and $235,722
According to Thomas, the and one-fourth of a percent is
to the Carthage.
Development
Panola County.
Other action was taken on the
issue of safety for the county. A moved and Commissioner Ron-
nie LaGrohe seconded the mo-
tion to approve a Commercial
Service Agreement I--------- .
Inception. The musical group performed at the Oil and
► See COUNTY, page A2. Gas B,ast h®1*1 on Saturday.
Anderson, and
Becky Cox.
In addition, Keira Nechelle Welch is the 12-month-old
Welch won the Division I first daughter of Amanda Welch and
runner-up title, while Daren Oscar Blackshire. She is the
Christopher Allen placed as the granddaughter of Michael and
Cox is the 3-year-old son of first runner-up in Division II,
one year period commencing to Cordray, there were figure er- one-year contract was approved
January 10, 2003. "We've had a rors in the agreement. for services to be rendered be-
highway patrolman or two get After some discussion, com- tween Panola County and Fire &
locked in an elevator over the missioners unanimously agreed Safety Equipment commencing
years," said Cordray, to table the item until the errors January 1, 2003. This measure
Local children, Hillin, North, Cox, selected as
winners in 1st Annual Adorable Faces Contest
Daisy Hillin swept the first of Pete and Becky Commiato, grandson of Gayion and Diane won the Division III first run- Allen is the 20-month-old
place spot for Division 1, while and Roy and Charlotte Hillin.
North is the 2-year-old
daughter of Mindy Elliott North.
She is the granddaughter of
Linda and Tommy Elliott.
Shopping at home first saves
increase in property tax dollars
Rv c-w-f, ABMn ° The reason seems to be the directly inline with how much Carthage Improvement
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THE PANOLA WAIuHMAN which is that of a stagnant Thomas. hinds for Carthage Main Street,
This Christmas season, local
residents may want to consider
the impact..* of taking their
holiday dollars out of town
rather than spending them
locally.
According to City Manager
Charles Thomas, economic
theory states that a dollar spent respectively,to $141,953 and
turns over seven times. In •
accordance with that theory, a
dollar spent at home will lead to
- that dollar being spent seven
times locally,, rather titan in
Longview nr Shreveport.
According to a website of the
Texas Comptroller of Accounts,
County commissioners renew
contracts beginning in January
Panola County ( ommissij^ c<ld be ironed out fee agree- -ini’hideFMfehargiug and testing
era met Monday morning in Five years ago, Panola ment will again be discussedat of fire extinguishers . .
nance Contract was entered (into
between the county and Tf’as
Filter Service Inc. for a jUsX^
year period commencing
January 1,2003.
Pest and rodent control for
next year was also discussed
Commissioner Hermon Reed
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The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 129, No. 93, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 27, 2002, newspaper, November 27, 2002; Carthage, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1279942/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sammy Brown Library.