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Gainesville, Texas DAILY REGISTER Thursday, September 22, 2016 — 3
Obituaries
McGill donated his time
earth for his Heavenly re-
Wayzata, MN. McGill was
the principal of
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high school at the Fountain he died with his boots on.
He was preceded in death
Hawley thankfulness for the morals,
To sign die online reg-
Peter
Pump Company. He man-
Even with jerseys
and books to sell,
on June 7, 1952, son of Ona
Larry
Tebow says no
track and field, basketball,
certain federal agencies un-
crossbows.
DPS: No charges for
In lieu of flowers, memo-
said
a "Jesus shot" in Oklahoma.
so as an upstanding member
www.geojcarroll.com
power. In a memo released reduce chronic pain
Honor
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First
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DMAX
increase was in the 2014-2015
budget, he said.
Council also approved a
make due with a few high-
t guns
area.
He also during his career
magna cum laude, followed students in Poland.
Memorial gifts may be by a NCAA Track Scholar-
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Drug
Dittfurth told police again
that she did “not have any-
thing on her.”
A strip search was con-
ducted in a cell by female
staff where three small bags
containing a crystal-like sub-
stance were found in her
underwear, police records
state.
The substance in each bag
tested positive for metham-
phetamine. Police said the
bags and their contents
weighed 2.3 grams.
Don't Breathe (R)
Fri 2:15,4:45,7:10,10:00
Sat 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10,10:00
Sun 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:10
Mon-Thurs 2:15, 4:45, 7:10
Wild Lite (PG)
Fri 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:40
Sat 11:30, 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:40
Sun 11:30, 2:0*, 4:30, 7:00
Mon-Wed 2:00, 4:30, 7:00
Thurs 2:00
Pete's Dragon (PG)
Fri 1:50,4:25,7:15,9:45
Sat 11:15am, 1:50, 4:25, 7:15, 9:45
Sun 11:15am, 1:50, 4:25, 7:15
Mon-Thurs 1:50, 4:25, 7:15
Finding Dory (PG)
Fri 2:15,4:45,7:15,9:45
Sat 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45
Sun 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15
Mon-Thurs 2:15, 4:45, 7:15
Mr. Church (PG13)
Fri 1:45,4:20,7:00,9:40
Sat 11:10,1:45,4:20, 7:00, 9:40
Sun 11:10,1:45,4:20, 7:00
Mon-Thurs 1:45,4:20,7:00
Blair Witch (R)
Fri 2:00,4:40,7:30,10:10
Sat 11, 2:00, 4:40, 7:30,10:10
Sun 11, 2:00, 4:40, 7:30
Mon-Thurs 2:00, 4:40, 7:30
Bridget Jones's Baby (R)
Fri 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:30
Sat 11:00,1:15,4:15,7:10, 9:30
Sun 11:00,1:15,4:15,7:10
Mon-Thurs 1:15,4:15,7:10
Sully (PG13)
Fri 2:30, 5:00, 7:30,10:00
Sat 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30,10:00
Sun 12:00, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Mon-Thurs 2:30, 5:00, 7:30
Special Showing: The Front (PG13)
Thurs. Sept. 22nd 6:00, 7:30, 9:00
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FRIDAY
Sept. 16 -
THURSDAY
Sept. 22, 2016
* Denotes 2D
In 1997, he wrote Cooke
Its History,
Economics and Culture “The
a
said.
When the book is com-
pleted, Melugin said he
wants to write a novel.
“I have an idea for a nov-
el when I finish the college
history [book],” he said.
“Retirement is a new chapter
Texas College.
You may sign the online
of the Dallas and Gainesville registry at
legal communities, where he
professional at-bat.
The Mets are cashing in and will be back in New
already, and Tebow has a York this week. "He's a hard
book coming out next month, worker. He's just another
EDWIN E. WRIGHT III
Edwin E. Wright III was
clubs.
"The good thing is that I
don't have to say anything,"
Monday.
“A lot have already made
up their minds about who
they are going to vote for,”
he said. “Some exaggerate
the effects of the debates.”
McNamara said debates
are great opportunities for
candidates to state their
positions and contrast them-
selves with their opponents.
“It provides an excellent
platform to try and sway the
valuable undecided voter,”
McNamara said.
I our 2016, at 10:00 a.m.,
Nation as a loadmaster on C- Fairview Cemetery.
130 aircraft with die United memorial celebration will be
States Air Force during and held at Hillcrest Church of
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. complex in Port St. Lucie for
(AP) — Mets fans can buy a more running, throwing,
few jerseys featuring names catching and hitting. The
Kappa, from 1985 to 1993.
Under his guidance, the
received
statewide recognition.
NCTC students have also
won election to state office
and Melugin was named a
Hall of Honor sponsor by the
state organization.
Melugin is also an expert
on Fairview Cemetery — a
venue he calls “an outdoor
classroom.” His book
“Heroes, Scoundrels, and
Melugin said those inter- Angels: Fairview Cemetery,
ested in a Clinton yard sign Gainesville” is a catalogue of
should stop by the Cooke
County Democratic Party
booth at Depot Day on
Saturday Oct. 8 in down-
town Gainesville.
McNamara said Trump
signs will be available at the
watch party Monday night
or by calling the Republican
Party headquarters at 940-
665-8683.
he would say to those who
think it is a stunt. "I don't."
Day 2 of the Tebow Except back then, money
experiment with the Mets wasn't an issue. It is this time,
arrived Tuesday, when he as is almost always the case
returned to the minor league in pro sports.
of knew no end. He was a May God, through His Spirit,
Wonder graduate of Midland's Robert provide peace and comfort to
E. Lee High School and Abi- each of you!
Graveside service will be
September 24,
10:00 a.m., at
A
Budget --- Continued from page 1
Sales tax, he said, has been
on a decline for the past two
years.
Sullivan told council the
city will continue to work on
bond and cash projects
throughout the upcoming fis-
cal year which will include
starting construction on
Denton and Red River Streets.
The approved budget also
includes either a one, two or
three percent pay increase for
city employees.
Sullivan said the increase
is based on employee per-
formance and “generally” the
city tries to provide either a
two, four or six percent
increase.
The last time the city could
budget for the larger pay
In addition to the initial
misdemeanor
driving while license invalid
with previous convictions,
Dittfurth was charged with
two felonies — possession of
controlled substance penalty
group 1 more than one gram, Woodbine (Gainesville), (mother), John B. Hawley, Jr days with true respect and Spillers.
less than four grams and pro- Texas office of Northern (father),
hibited substance/item in a Pump Company. He man- (brother), Lisa Hawley (sis- values and life lessons that istry, go to www.meadorfune
correctional facility.
As of Wednesday night
Sweetwater, Texas, left this practical joker and loved
making people laugh. He
served as an elder with the
Hillcrest Church of Christ
congregation and touched
many lives through his ser-
vice. He is and will continue
to be missed.
Doug was preceded in
death by his parents, William
"Bill" Spillers and Ruth
Spillers. He is survived by
his loving wife of almost 42
years, Marcia Spillers, of
Lake Kiowa, his daughter
and son-in-law, Marcia Gas-
ton and Gary Gaston of
Anne McGill Hawley of Friend and Juno. Many crit- earth for his Heavenly re- Corinth, his sister, Wilma
ters visited his wildlife pre- ward on September 20, 2016, Sanders of Abilene, and
not your typical genteel Min- serve and enjoyed his carb-
nesotan. He was more like a loaded treats. Raccoons,
character in a John D. Mac-
Donald mystery novel. He on massive
loved pranks but he played doughnuts
one of tire more perilous Bread,
ones on the principal of McGill passed away on
lene Christian University; he
Blake School. Shortly there- September 13th, 2016 at his also attended Lubbock Chris- Saturday,
DOUGLAS CLINTON SPILLERS
Douglas Clinton Spillers, gy that he was required to
to tiie VFW, the Air Force bom August 9, 1946 in teach by the state. He was a
John B. Hawley, Jr. and MARS program, and did civ-
il defense work. He gave
mechanical equipment to
various organizations in
Gainesville. He was a mem-
ber of the Cooke County
Amateur Radio Club, the
Moose Lodge, the Denton
Elks, and The Order of The
Turtle. Apparently, every
Turtle must have a hypotheti-
cal donkey and if someone
asks if you are a Turtle the
password is, "You bet your
sweet ass I am."
McGill was close to ani-
mals, particularly his dogs
aged the employees and ter). Survivors include: Rosi- he taught along with the ralhomes.com.
Hawley Wright football, history or technolo-
Honor Park.
“I would take students to
the park and have them
choose a recipient and do
research on them,” he said.
His history of NCTC —
“North Central Texas
College: The Oldest,
Continuously Operating
Public Two Year College in Melugin said, was getting to
Texas,” is nearly finished, he do what he loved for a living.
“A lot of people do a job
they hate,” he said. “I always
looked forward to going to
work...Over 50 years there
were a lot of ups and downs.
But a lot more ups than
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after an extended battle with countless brothers and sisters
treats. Raccoons, cancer. His love of God, in Christ, extended family,
birds, and coyotes all feasted family, friends and people and friends, whom he loved,
on massive amounts of knew no end. He was a May God, through His Spirit,
and
burg ISD and Collinsville in lieu of flowers, donations
ISD attended his classes and be made to Hillcrest Church
work as a roustabout in the by Anne McGill Randolph many look back on those of Christ in Honor of Doug
Woodbine (Gainesville),
instructional league. his every move was much
Cespedes jerseys, they're smaller Tuesday, and there
big sellers. were fewer fans as well. One
Cone jerseys, available as man left shortly after the
throwbacks. gates opened for Tuesday's
Of course, those are for workout, saying he went velocity pellet
Yoenis Cespedes and David only to get a picture for his
Cone, and not the instruc- grandson,
tional leaguers — Ricardo For their part, the Mets
Cespedes and Gene Cone, players seem fine with the
No, the only of the 58 players baseball version of
getting a spotlight in this Tebowmania. A few even
camp with the Mets is Tim asked Tebow for advice on
Tebow, the quarterback- who'll win college football
hopeful games this weekend.
"I think it's cool,"
Mets left-hander Steven
MCGILL JOSEPH HAWLEY
McGill Joseph Hawley
new tax rate of 70.5 cents per was born May 28th, 1938 to
$100 valuation during
Tuesday's meeting.
The new rate is a less than
one cent increase from last
year’s rate of 69.8 cents per
$100 of taxable home value,
according to city officials.
Two public hearings were
held before the 2016-2017 tax
rate was approved via a 5-2
vote by council and no one
appeared to speak for or
against the increase, Clegg
noted.
“I take it that we are doing
a good job,” he said.
downs.”
His longtime colleague,
Pat Ledbetter said she hopes
for a good turnout at
Melugin’s reception.
“We hope the community
will join us in showing appre-
ciation for the many ways he
has enriched the life of the
college and the community
during a half century of serv-
ice,” she said.
after, McGill could no longer Gainesville home, The Silver tian College and served
be found on the Blake school Bullet Ranch. He was proud
charge for grounds. McGill continued to be a self-reliant Texan and
Valley School in Colorado No assisted living facility, after Vietnam. For 37 years, Christ immediately following
Springs, Colorado and gradu- guardian, or caretaker. Just students of the Shepherd the burial at 11:00 a.m. The
ated in 1957. the way he would have ISD, Bridgeport ISD, Callis- Spillers' family requests that
After high school, Jack wanted it.
Hawley hired McGill to
worked hard in the oil fields, ta Hawley Wright football, history or technolo-
McGill said, "drinking and (stepmother), siblings: Terrell
she remained in custody on a playing dice and cards were Hawley Simonson, Michael
bond totaling $21,000. required in my type of work. Hawley, MacDonald Haw-
You had to get along or ley, James Hawley (Roslyn),
else." McGill worked for and Lane Hawley. Nieces
Northern Pump in many oil and nephews: Julia Hawley
industry jobs, including stmts DuBay, Ry Hawley, Alana
in other parts of Texas, Hawley, Lucia Hawley,
Kansas, North Dakota, and MacLean Hawley, John D.
the mam office in Minneapo- Hawley, and Michele Haw- Edwin E. Wright III was was a trial lawyer practicing
lis. ley Pelton. Best friends: the bom in Gainesville, Texas, civil litigation and personal
Some of McGill's hobbies Floyd family, Westmoreland on June 7, 1952, son of Ona injury law. He served as
were: scuba diving in Lake family, Larry Burgess, Roberts Wright and Edwin president of the American
Texoma, boating, leading George Grounds, and many E. Wright Jr. He graduated Board of Trial Advocates'
boy scout troops, relaying Amateur Radio friends. with honors from Gainesville Dallas chapter, was named a
messages for the troops dur- A memorial service will schools while competing in Texas Super Lawyer and one
ing the Vietnam war on a be held at 10:00 AM Satur- track and field, basketball, of the Best Lawyers in
MARS Net ham radio, drag day, September 24, 2016 at and football. He received a America for over 25 years,
racing and studying median- the Geo. J. Carroll & Son full athletic scholarship in He was a frequent lecturer
ics. Texans are famous for Funeral Home. McGill was track to the University of on litigation issues and con-
being fond of guns and interred in the Nelson Grove Texas at Austin, graduating ducted mock trials with law
of players in the team's media contingent chronicling McGill was no exception. He Cemetery.
loved shooting but had to Memorial gifts may be by a NCAA Track Scholar- A memorial service for
give up his guns. Apparently, sent to: The Shriners Hospi- ship to the UT School of Ed will be held at 2:00 PM
unregistered weapons make tai for Children, 815 Market Law. While at UT, he was Sunday, September 25, 2016
St Galveston, TX 77550- captain of the track team and at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son
comfortable. He was able to 2725 was recognized as an All- Funeral Home in Gainesville,
http://www.shrinershospit American athlete, which he Texas, with the Rev. Mark
and alsforchildren.org/locations/g counted as one of the best Loewen officiating, followed
alveston times of his life. by a reception at the First
He was father to two chil- Christian Church of
dren, Natalie Ann and Edwin Gainesville at 401 N Dixon
"Winn" Wright IV. He was St. No visitation is planned,
nephew to Caroline Cun- Honorary pallbearers will
ningham and Joy Craig, un- be Larry Lewis, Glen Thur-
cle to Victoria Wright, Laura man, JC Flowers, Mike
Clark, and Ryan Wilson, Simpson, Al Ellis, Jack
cousin to Paula Roberts, Ayres, Bill Sullivant, and
Tuesday, prosecutors said they Allysan Fuchs, and Susan Larry Sullivant.
Laminack, brother-in-law to In lieu of flowers, memo-
Crystal Wright, and brother rial contributions may be
to David Roberts Wright, made to the Scottish Rite
who preceded him in death. Hospital in Dallas or to one
He wished to be remem- of the Wright Family schol-
Central
‘Jesus shot’ trips
turned-baseball hopeful games this weekend. AUSTIN, Texas (AP)
whose No. 15 jersey is "I think it's cool," said Texas Agriculture had determined "criminal intent
already a hot seller even Mets left-hander Steven Commissioner Sid Miller won't would be difficult to prove."
though he has yet to take one Matz, who was working out face criminal chaiges for alleged- The Houston Chronicle
on an adjacent field Tuesday ly using taxpayer funds to obtain reported in March that Miller
used taxpayer money to travel to bered not only as a father, arships at North
The Texas Department of Oklahoma last year to apparent- brother, son, sprinter, but al-
Public Safety investigated the ly receive a "Jesus shot," an anti-
Yet both the team and its new player and you can tell that's Republican for possible abuse of inflammatory injection meant to
star of sorts insist this is no all he wants to be. He's just
publicity stunt, even though here to work hard and see if
the odds seem stacked very he can make the big
high against a 29-year-old leagues."
former football player find- That's why Tebow says
ing his way to the major he's here.
leagues. And it's certainly Tebow is taking the work- County:
worth noting that the revenue outs seriously. He's acknowl-
from any Tebow apparel edged that he still has a lot to Cemetery Course”
bought off the Mets' site gets learn — even with regard to humanities workbook,
shared with other big-league what equipment he needs to He served as faculty advi-
take to the field for practice sor for the community col-
— and said he was hoping lege honor society, Phi Theta
teammates would be com-
Tebow said when asked what fortable having him around.
To him, this is just playing organization
the game he loved as a kid.
colorful, often outrageous in my life. I have quite a few
figures from the North Texas projects in mind.”
Melugin said learning
new things is a “mental
led tours of the Medal of high.”
It also pays to be skeptical
and inquisitive, he added.
“I would always tell my
students, ‘There are limita-
tions to using Google. It’s
wonderful but don’t believe
everything you read on the
Internet.”
The best part of his job,
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