Panola County Post (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 40, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 13, 1985 Page: 4 of 24
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Nichols said Thursday that she previously incurred debts and
felt there was a "very real" need post due bills unless approved in
for representation from the open meeting by the com-
black community. She also mlssloner’s court.
agreed with the commission's Assistance will also be
position that all representatives refused to persons receiving
should be from different food stamps in the way of fun-
The Panola County Financial with the commissioner's court in request. port for any applicant, " tor f(non-
Assistance Committee met Wed- the near future. Commissioner Davis noted ciol assistance from the county
nesday to review guidelines Other officers include Temple Monday that the format involved will be considered in making an
adopted during Monday's county Dickerson, chairman; Ben Boren, with the deleted portion needed assessment of the need of a
commission meeting and elect vice chairman; and Mrs. major revision in that it Panola County resident falling
officers, noting a new ap- Elizabeth Lane. secretary. remained without question the within the unemployed
pointment to the group. - Nichols urged that indigent. committee's recommendations categories.
In recommending the paupers and others in the county would be mode directly to the The guidelines state that
guidelines for approval. Com- needing assistance through the commissioner's court for review financial assistance from the
missioner Roland Davis moved program contact the county com- in any case. county will be budgeted by the
to delete a section of the missioners’ secretary for an ap- The guidelines were drawn county to include food. clothing,
proposed outline of operation pointment. out to provide the present four- shelter, medical care by a
with the remainder of the four- "Future meetings between the member committee with specific Panola County physician and
page document accepted committee members and ap- criterion for dealing with in- hospitalization at Panola
unanimously. plicants will bo held on a mon- dividual applications. General Hospital.
Speaking on their meeting thly basis," said Nichols. The committee is expected to .
Wednesday, PCFAC reporter The deleted portion of expand by another two mom . It • noted thatifor emergency
Mae Nichols - newly appointed guidelines adopted for use by bers as soon as commissioners housing endfood therrepresen
to the committee - said there the recently appointed Panola approve recommended mem- datives of the county assistance
were some questions brought up County Assistance Committee - bers of the black community commi teemmay also.c non cithe
on the guidelines requiring some charged with review of ap- which are being recruited by Salvation Army: any non-profit
alterotion. plications for selected financidi local citizen Huben Owens. charitoble, group. anychurch,
Nichols added that a assistance programs — involved Owens will bring a second .. , ...
discussion of the areas of con- recommended action for appeal recommendation before the wel fore organiz and non to "in-
cem would probably be hold from denial or granting of commission in their February d ividuals willing andable tofur
99 meeting where the commission nish emergency shelter and food
is expected to approve ap- to qualified applicants and coun-
pointments, including that of Y 5s den
K.C. or Inez Jones. Assistance will not include
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jammed pistol misfires,
injures Carthage man
Nineteen-yearold Dean He was taken to Panola
Russell. son of Carroll and Lynet- General Hospital Thursday night
to Russell of Carthago, was ac- and later transferred to Doctors
cidentally shot Thursday night Hospital In Shreveport A
Reports ore that he was hospital spokesman said he was
raccoon hunting with a .357 col. transferred to Shreveport by
pistol when he attempted to kill request of the family-
Witnesses to the accident say Rusnell will ba weatedbyDr
his gun jammed. As he William ' AA*!*
examined It th. pistol ap joint specialist. A determination
parently fired, striking him in the of the extent at his inures nos
foot and ankle not yet been assessed.
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Discussion on the establish- operation. application was unable to be formation regarding a smaller Community Development Block those funds for needed projects
ment of an authority for the Thomas said the city is still in considered due to a mistake geographical area of influence. Grants whereas the larger cities such os the newcity park.
proposed Eastside City Park is pursuit of a grant application found in some of the involved Thomas noted that if the grant automatically receive an on- He added that the smarar
expected to be hold during Mon- which could enhance the initial paperwork. situation should look promising titloment.'* cities get a larger pro rota shore
day night's regular meeting of project but that funding for the due to the state maintaining Thomas pointed out that. at in revenue sharing over that of
the Carthage City Commission. pork will depend on the Thomas noted. however. that similar guidelines this year, then least with revenue sharing the other funding programs
City Manager Charles Thomas priorities established by the if the same criterion existed this he might be in a position to everybody got a piece of what making revenue shoring
said the discussion should cover regional review board of East year the city would probably go recommend using the $40,000 was available and could utilize preferable
the alternatives available for the Texas Council of Governments, with the same
park's construction and He pointed out that last year's some more sp
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ding another volunteer, wishing payment of utilities, according to
to avoid having two represen- the guidelines.
tatives from the same family. The program also restricts
Persons entitled to assistance gasoline and motor fuel, motor
must be a Panolo County citizen vehicle and motor vehicle repair
for a period of six months and a from qualification
resident of the state for one year t Hospitalization will only bo
prior to application, according to furnished at Panola Genera
the approved document. Hospital; drugs will not be fur-
Those eligible for assistance nished unless directed by a licen-
are limited to those whose in- sed physician; alcohollandtobac;
come from all sources Is below co will not be furnished, and
poverty guidelines as transportation is provided, only
established by law and updated under restricted and limited con-
annually. ditions.
The guidelines also stipulate Application for financial
that eligible persons Include assistance is made with any
those who are unable to support member of.the Ponola County
themselves and their families Assistance Committee including
because of physical or mental In- Mrs. Temple Dickerson, Mrs. Bet-
capacities "which will be deter- ty Lane and Ben Boron.
mined by Panola county or by a Personal QP
duly licensed physician prac- pointments are made by the
ticing medicine inthe county, or county commissionerisecretary
on the Mott at Panola General and. PPlication
" resident paupers and indi
"osPite will be filled out by one o
Applicants without em- PCAC members.
City of Carthage officials will officials was also slated on how eligible for on exemption from higher rating points and more
meet with construction to obtain on exemption from the the Air Quality Control Board money on the grant," Thomas
representatives Tuesday to ink a State Air Quality Control Board. because the system will be un commented. "if everything was
contract on the estimated $1.5 "We have already filed with der the 50-ton per day (solid handled the same as it was last
million city-county solid waste the State Department of Health waste consumption) basis used year."
incinerator project. for part one of the permit but as a guideline by the board to Thomas noted, however that
Carthage City Manager there are two separate govern- establish exemption status. if the grant priorities were dif-
Charies Thomas said this week ment agencies we have to deal "We have discussed the mat ferent then the city would
that the contract is being with on this," said Thomas. ter to some degree, already. probably need to pursue
finalized with some changes Thomas soys he believes, with state officials and our in- establishment of a park as soon
being incorporated into it, from prior information received formation is that we would foil as possible to the extent that the
Thomas said discussion with by Austin officials, that the city is under regulations similar to that budgeted amount would go.
of another city. If that is so." said He added that additional
Thomas, "then we should qualify future funding would have to
- - - for the exemption with no depend upon available monies
BISD Board meets vnomhaldydd ci, andrinb""thomasn.la Aonn
would try to set up the meeting derstood that the program was
later this month to discuss the to be cut out which would choke
Beckville Independent School discuss a resolution to create a permit situation with Austin of- future public project funding
District Board of Trustees will Gold Card Club and consider ficials. possibilities.
meet in regular session at 7:30 policy on extracurricular ac- "We don't anticipate any dif- Thomas said he would rather
p.m. Monday In the high school tivities practice. ficulties with obtaining part two see the government cut bock on
library. The board will concern it- n.c.i,_ . of the health department permit community development block
self with renewal of the Prit- L -290 "emsconcer, .2 though," Thomas said. grants and mass transit funds In-
chard and Pritchard contract. Dg d . P 9 and state But. Thomas added that the stead of eliminating the revenue
adoption of 1985-86 school FU second part of the permit would sharing program.
calendar, appointment of a Regular information items on not be qualified to file until after "As it now stands," Thomas
board member. and financial statements, cafeteria local officials have determined explained, "the smaller cities
reorganization of the board. and tax collector's report will exactly which system they will have to compete among thorn-
Board members will also also be discussed. go with. selves for dollars through the
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Grissom, Debe & Chessher, Earl. Panola County Post (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 40, Ed. 1 Sunday, January 13, 1985, newspaper, January 13, 1985; Carthage, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1430489/m1/4/: accessed July 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sammy Brown Library.