The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 138, No. 79, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 3, 2010 Page: 1 of 60
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“You drive down the
interstate, you see brown
grass,” said Brad Smith,
the services fire preven-
tion specialist, “In the
30,57 inches to reach the
yearly average. That is
equal to 10 plus inches in
the next 3 months to
reach it. Normally
would get an
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Elaine P. McPherson photo
Panola College chemist Amy Calhoun readies an experiment with the help
of first-graders, Alex Hardy, Conner Alexander, Caitlin Calhoun, and
DaMontra Brown, and her assistant Panola student, Gus Wetzel.
County drought drastic
Almost 18 inches
1963), E. Leon Carter
(Class of 1977), and
Charles O. Thomas (Class
of 1963).
At Homecoming on
October 8, the three hon-
orees will speak to a high
school student assembly
before the pep rally. They
will be feted with an open
reception at the Texas
Country Music Hall of
Fame from 4:30 to 6:30
p.m. Afterwards they will
Voter
Carthage ISD Alumni
Association President
Lynn Vincent recently
announced the 2010
inductees to the C1SD
Distinguished Alumni
Hall of Fame. They are
Warren T. Biggs (Class of Thomas, graduated from
Carthage High School in
1963, attended Panola
College, and earned a
degree from Stephen E
Austin University.
Thomas chose to return to
his hometown to help
Panola, Harrison,
Marion and Gregg coun
ties are the four driest
counties in the state, the the year.
Texas Forest Service said
Thursday.
Panola County aver
ages 51 inches of rain a
year, thus far we have
received 20,43 inches and
are in need of a massive
Four East Texas coun
ties are the epicenter of a
stubborn drought that has
officials warning of
increased risk of wildfires reach it. Normally we
and has pastures wither- would get an average of
ing and trees losing limbs. 4.25 inches and would be
at about 38.2 inches by
October each year, we are
17.82 inches behind for
File photo
Carthage Fire Department firefighters earned a much higher rating as of
October 1 after making a goal five years ago to do just that. They now
have a Class 2 rating, which will help lower some residents’ home insur-
ance.
Carthage Fire Dept,
raises rating to Class 2
As of October 1, the Carthage Fire Department’s Insurance Service Office rating
was raised to a Class 2. Just two years ago, it was a Class 3, and before that it was a
Class 4. The ratings go from Class 1 to 10. The rating is important for all Carthage
residents because ratings affect fire/home insurance rates.
Second Assistant Chief Duane Baushke, said five years ago, the department decid
ed to try to up their ISO rating “It takes improving a lot of different things when try-
ing to improve your score,” said Baushke, “There are three parts to the evaluation -
50 percent, the fire department itself; 40 percent, water distribution system; and 10
percent, the receiving and dispatching of fire alarms.” The city hired a consultant
from the Dallas area, Mike Pietch, who gave the mem-
bers many suggestions as to what was the best way to
improve their score. The official evaluation lasts two to
three days and only items concerning commercial and
residential building fires.
Longview’s Fire Department rating is Class 2 also.
There are just under 20 departments in Texas that rate
Class 1, said Baushke.
The fire department 50 percentage looks at things
like engines that pump water, how many firefighters are
available, pump capacities, ladder truck with firefight-
ers’ available, department training, how much and
exactly what kind of equipment is on each truck, i.e.,
hose length, nozzles, ladders, fire extinguishers, air
packets.
Forty percent of the evaluation involves water supply
and the water plant, number, maintenance and condi-
tion of fire hydrants, as well as how many hydrants
around commercial buildings.
There is also a 10 percent category for things like
having your own 911 system, how many circuits you
have for your size of town, etc.
There is an addendum that allows fire departments
to get extra points. Points are given for things like hav-
ing a state fire marshal,
performing student and
be introduced at Bulldog
Stadium during the
Carthage High School
Homecoming cere-
monies.
Charles Thomas, son of
the late Mellie and Omar
The deadline to register
to participate in the Nov. 2
general election is
Monday.
Registering to vote
should be easy for most
people. The voter regis-
tration application only
has nine questions,
including one which asks
for your name.
Voter registration
applications are available
online at the Secretary of
State’s website,
www.VOTEXAS.org, or at
county elections offices,
and many post offices and
libraries.
Requirements to regis-
ter to vote in Texas are:
• Be a U.S. citizen;
• Be a resident of
the county;
• Be at least 17
years and 10 months old
(You must be 18 years old
by Election Day.)
• Not be a convict-
ed felon (unless your sen-
tence is completed,
including any probation
and parole); and
• Not be declared
mentally incapacitated by
a court of law.
If a person moves or
changes his or her name
after registration, the per-
son must notify the local
voter registrar in the
home county of the new
information. Texans can
check their registration
status at VOTEXAS.org.
SEE VOTE, PG A3
Texas Council on
Alcoholism and Drug
Abuse and Deep East
Texas Self Insurance Fund
Board.
Charles is married to
Linda Ryan Thomas.
1 hey enjoy attending the
activities of the grandchil-
dren and traveling. He is a
member of the First
Baptist Church of
Carthage.
Corporation.
Thomas helped plan
and establish the Texas
Country Music Hall of
Fame and the annual Oil
and Gas Blast festivities.
In 1982, he was awarded a
Rotary Paul Harris Fellow.
He was named
Outstanding Forestry
Conservationist by the
Panola County Soil and
Water Conservation
District in 2001.
For his dedication and
work in city government,
Thomas has been recog-
nized with numerous
awards, including
Outstanding Young Man
of America, Panola
County Chamber of
Commerce President’s
Award, Panola County
Citizen of the Year,
Arthur M. Johnson
Ambassador of the Year
Award, Arkansas Traveler
of Good Will, Lifetime
Achievement Award from
the Texas City
Management Association,
and Texas Department ol
Transportation Road
Hand Award.
Because of his work on
the East Texas Council of
Governments, Thomas
received the Regional
Committee Service
Award. In addition, he
served as president of the
East Texas City Managers
Association, the Carthage
Rotary Club, Panola
manage his family’s farm
and to serve the residents
of Carthage in public
administration.
Thomas was
Manager for 30 years,
striving to improve and
advance the city of
Carthage. He continues
to provide his expertise as
President and CEO of the
Carthage Economic
Development
Corporation and
Carthage Improvement
Carthage selects Thomas
as distinguished alumnus
if
Charles O. Thomas
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County Development
Foundation Board, and
North East Texas
Economic Development
Roundtable.
Thomas is a member of
the Texas Forest Country
Partnership, 169 Alliance
Board, and First State
Bank Board of Directors.
He has served on the East
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Oct 2- The Adams-
Lawrence reunion will be
held October 2, 2010 in
the Lawrence Hall of
Logan Mount Pleasant
Baptist Church on 2903
F.M. 335 S in Logan com-
East side of the Old
Historic Harrison County
Court House on the
square at 100 E. Houston,
Marshall. All Panola
are
Oct. 3- Williams
Cemetery of Fairplay Street in front of Panok
Community is having College at 2 to 3 p.m.
Memorial Day at 11 a.m. Sunday.
on October 3, 2010.
Oct. 2- “Salute the
Veterans and Military”
will be held at 1 p.m., County Veterans
October 2, 2010 at the invited to attend.
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