Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1987 Page: 4 of 17
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Bid Notice
Sealed bids for rock haul-
ing will be accepted by the
Rains County Commis-
sioner,’ Court at 10:00 a.m.
May 26, 1987, at the Rains
County Courthouse and then
publicly opened and read
aloud.
The bidder must certify
the amount per ton per mile.
Each bidder must certify that
they are able to deliver a
minimum of 100 tons per day
to jobsite during working
hours. Bid to be valid during
calendar year 1987.
The Commissioners’ Court
Reserves the right to reject
anv or all bids.
B. D. CHISM
& Countv Judge
| M4
% Bid Notice
Sealed bids for hauling of
$1 sand mixture will be acc-
epted by the Rains County
Commissioners' Court at
):00 a.m. May 26. 1987, at
He Rains County Court-
>use and then publicly
ened and read aloud.
(•‘The bid must specify the
iiount per ton per mile,
'ach bidder must certify that
they are able to deliver a
minimum of 100 tons per day
to jobsite during working
hours. Bid to be valid during
calendar year 1987.
The Commissioners* Court
reserves the right to reject
anv or all bids.
B. D. CHISM
Countv Judge
5-14
Notice to
Contractors
of Proposed Texas
Highway
Maintenance Work
Sealed proposals for
Maintenance of Picnic Areas
and Boat Ramps on various
highways in Franklin,
Hopkins and Rains Counties
will be received by the State
Department of Highway s and
Public Transportation until
10:00 A.M. May 12, 1987.
and then publicly read.
All prospective bidders are
encouraged to attend the Pre-
Bidders’ Conference which
will be held at the State
Department of Highways and
Public Transportation's
District Office at 1365 North
Main Street, Paris. Texas, at
2:00 p.m. May 8. 1987.
Bidding proposals, plans
and specifications will be
available at the District
Maintenance Engineer's Of-
fice at 1365 North Main St..
Paris. Texas.
Usual rights reserved.
5-7
Legal Notice
Rains ISI) is accepting bids
no later than 7:00 p.m. Tues-
day, May 12th. 1987. for the
following portable classroom
buildings (used less than 3
years):
The classrooms each have
a closet across one end,
lights, carpet, heating and
cooling unit, and at least one
outside opening. The
buildings are approximately
26' x 36' in size. The build-
ings are numbered 1 through
7, and bids will be accepted
on each individual building.
These units may be seen at
Rains ISD property. Success-
ful bidder must remove pur-
chased buildings from cam-
pus within thirty (30) days of
Public Notice
EXHIBIT 1:
ENVIRONMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS
“The Farmers Home Ad-
ministration (FmHA) has
received an application for
financial assistance from
South Rains Water Supply
Corporation. The specific
elements of this proposed ac-
tion are to make im-
provements which include
the addition of an elevated
storage tank, improvements
to Plants Number One and
Two, and new water lines for
interconnection and service
to new customers.
FmHA has assessed the
potential environmental im-
pacts of the proposed action
and has determined that it
will not significantly affect
the quality of the human en-
vironment. Therefore,
FmHA will not prepare an
environmental impact
statement for this project.
Any written comments
regarding this determination
should be prov ided within fif-
teen (15) days of this publica -
tion to Mr. Charles B. Hart.
Community Programs Loan
Officer. Farmers Home Ad-
ministration, 101 South
Main, Suite 102, Temple,
Texas 76501, telephone:
817-774-1306.”
FmHA will make no fur-
ther decisions regarding this
proposed action during this
fifteen-day period. Requests
to review the FmHA environ-
mental assessment upon
which this determination is
based or to receive a copy of
it should he directed to the
above address.
5-14
Bid Notice
The Rains County ASCS
Office is accepting bids for
janitorial services. Contract
janitorial services will in-
clude:
DAILY
1. Emptying trash baskets
and removing trash from
building.
2. Maintain all toilet
facilities in clean and
sanitary conditions.
3. Performing other ser-
vices necessary to maintain
premises in a clean and
orderly condition.
4. Sweeping.
BI-WEEKLY:
1. Dusting window sills,
blinds, desks and cabinets.
2. Washing both sides of
all windows.
3. Thoroughly cleaning
and mopping floors.
Cleaning supplies will be
furnished by the ASCS Of-
fice. Contract terms will be
annual. Invoices for payment
;hall he submitted monthly
by the contractor to the
County Office. The Rains
County ASCS County Com-
mittee reserves the right to
reject any or all bids. Bids
will be accepted at the Rains
County ASCS Office until
12:00 noon on Mav 22, 1987.
5-21
A white dwarf is a star that
has nearly exhausted its
fuel supply and has fallen
in on itself through the
force of its own gravity
RAINS COUNTY LEADER
Emory, Texas Thursday, May 7, 1987 Page 4
Real Estate
REPOSSESSED HOMES
from Gov't from $1.00 plus
repairs/taxes. Throughout
TX/Nationwide! Also tax
properties. 216-453-3000,
Ext. H3296 5-7
FOR SALE
2-bedroom, I-bath house &
lot in Point. Financing avail-
able. 598-3201. IN
FOR SALE
10-acre parcels on Hwy 35
between Emory & Tawakoni.
Utilities, some trees. $20,000.
Adams & Heine 455-6977.
UN
Tors ale
10 acres of land in the Pil-
grim Rest area. Call Alba
(214)765-2377. UN
Real Estate
FOR SALE
4-bedroom 1-bath brick
house in Alba. $12,500.
765-2401. 5-7
LAND FOR SALE
Veterans Land Board tracts
and other small tracts with
owner financing. 473-2233
dav, after 6:00 p.m.
473-3262. 1 N
LAKE FORK
Various size parcels, some
have hills & trees and view of
Lake Fork. Good Vet tracts.
$20,000 and up. Adams &
Heine Land Office 455-6977.
UN
acceptance of bitL Locat"
movers are available for
moving buildings for a preset
price.
For more information,
contact Jerry Gideon,
Richard Benson, or Jim
Kline at 214/473-2222.
The Rains ISD Board of
Trustees reserves the right to
reject anv or ah bids or parts
of bids. 5-7
Notice
City of East Tawakoni is
presently accepting bids for
refuse collection. Specifica-
tions and Bid Documents
may he obtained from the Ci-
tv Secretary, East Tawakoni
City Hall. 700 Briggs Blvd..
East Tawakoni, Texas.
Sealed bids will be ac-
cepted in the office of the Ci-
ty Secretary at the East Ta-
wakoni City Hall until 4 p.m.
May 15. 1987. Bids will he
opened and publicly read and
considered by the City Coun-
cil at u meeting to be held
May 19. 1987. at 7:30 p.m.
—A ft i r -hdndat mn an:! fur-
ther revicw an award will be
made within ten (lOl days.
The ( it' of East I awakoni
is an equal opportunity
employer. 3-7
DREAM HOUSE?
Tired of renting9 Looking for a home to buy or a
p 1 app t~ n
ings in our Real (/state section1
FOR SALE
On Highway 35 in West
Tawakoni - 3000 sq. ft.
metal bldg, on one acre -
Office, 2 restrooms.
$65,000
On Highway 35 in Emory ■
3800 sq. ft. metal bldg. -
office, warehotrse, two
restrooms on corner
one-acre lot.
$100,000
Contact:
Joe Kennedy, Receiver
for the A. W. Steed Est.
--------at (214) 885-1563 “
or Craig Russell
at (214) 473-3854
Individualism is rather
like innocence; there must
be something unconscious
about it.
Louis Kronenberger
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Texas accounted for ap-
proximately 27.3 percent
of U.S. and 4.3 percent of
world crude oil production
in 1904.
CARDS OF
THANKS
Many Thanks
Many thanks for all the
prayers, phone calls, visits
and the food brought to our
home since my return from
Baylor Medical Center after
my surgery.
Sincerely,
ROWENA & TOM WATERS
Thank You
Thank you for every deed of
kindness, phone calls, visits,
food, prayer-grams, prayers,
and especially the love you
showed our family while we
were hospitalized. For your
continued concern since the
home-going of our loved one.
1.0 PE SC A COBB
JOE & LEAH NICHOLS
FAMILY
PELWYN & CAROLYN
HODGES FAMILY
PHIL & CHERILYN
FOSTER FAMILY
RANDY & KATHY (ORB
FAMILY
TOM & NANCY MARTIN
FAMILY
Our Thanks
Our thanks to each of you
for your thoughtfulness and
support during the illness and
loss of our loved one. )ank.
He was deeply touched hy the
many who were so faithful to
visit him.
HV. the family, appreciate
so much the love shown to us
through your prayers. visits,
food and flowers. I hank you
for sharing our loss.
The Lord richly bless you.
THE TAMIL 1 OF
YANK ALLREl)
’■SSI LilllS
Circus' Rsturns
la 87
Grand Prairie, Texas - ‘The
Best Little Circus in Texas’
returns to the International
Wildlife Park in Grand Prairie,
Texas, with an all new line-up
of zany circus antics.
‘The Best Little Circus’ will
debut underneath an old-
fashioned big top tent on
Memorial Weekend with daily
shows scheduled all summer
through Labor Day weekend.
Highlighting this year's at-
tractions is an act that will
make children of all ages
squeal with delight. Pig races,
made popular at state fairs and
livestock shows throughout the
country, will compete against
one another on a track inside
the tent.
Other new circus acts include
a new revue of clowns, jug-
glers and trained dogs Conve-
nient show times arc scheduled
with afternoon matinee and
early-evening performances.
‘The Best Little Circus in
Texas' is presented by the In
ternation Wildlife Park, and
admission is included in the
single ticket price to tour the
360-acre drive-through safari
and Entertainment Village
The Village includes other
shows in the outdoor Afri
Theater, featuring Dave
Richtman's trained bears and
macaw parrots. Other attrac
turns include a camel ride,
bumper boats, paddle boats,
hab. animal nursery . Wildlife
Express train, gift shops,
restaurants and snack stands
Another new attraction for
1987 is the 'country theme' of
the Junior Jungle petting area
Barnyard animals with babies
have been added for a bit ot
farm charm ' Baby piglets,
kids, calves and colts will be a
lew of the animals on special
display
The drive-through animal
safari is open the year round
on a rain or shine basis The
Entertainment Village is open
on weekkends during the sping
and tall and daily through the
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT-Rains Ambulance attendants
Jasper Northcutt and David Shedd assist Aubrey Dougherty after
he was struck by a car on the east side ot the square last Fridav
morning. He received minor cuts and bruises and was not taken to
the hospital Staff Photo by Jaxie King
summer
The International Wildlife
Park I' located midway bet
ween Dallas and I t Worth iiist
north of Interstate 30 and Belt
Line Road For additional in
formation on the parks
operating schedule or to obtain
group rates for 15 or more per
sons, call (214) 263 2201
• •***
Bipartisan Issue: V prob-
lem neither party knows
what to do about.
( hanging l imes
Inside every man there is a
poet who died young
Stefan Kanfer
Cttytoft
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PUBLISHERS NOTICE
Any urroneoui reflection upon th« character, stO'KlIng or
I reputation of or y perton| ♦ir— or corporation which may
(appear In the columns of this •■nspap.-r will be gladly
(corrected upon due notice being given to the manager of
(the RAINS COUNTY LEADER at Its business office located
(on the square, Emory, Texes. Moe.ever, tE.e management
(reserves the right to reject gr edit any 'rOcle, tell, ji
(advertising submitted for pub(k otlor .
Opinions by staff writers or contributors to the LEADER
| by signed Items do not necessarily reflect !**• opinion of
the LEADER.
REAL ESTATE
LAKE FORK COUNTRY
Hwy 515 E & 2946 N
473-2685 • 473-2015
Put Number 1 To Work For You
VETERANS TRACTS...All sizes & locations. 8G%.
5 acres fronting both Hwys 515 & 2795. Excellent com
mercial! Act fast. $20,000.
.925 acres on 69f with all utilities. $4500.
I.\M) SALE! Reduced prices on small acreage west of
Emory. I tilities available. Mobile or build. Terms.
WATERFRONT L AKE LOTS...10% down, 10% interest
for 10 years. Private boat ramp. Starting at $12,500.
Mobile home lots from $9900.
3 acres 4- leaseback on l-ake Fork. Terms. $15,000.
5 acres with access to private boat ramp & dock. $20,000
OAK LEAF...Lake Fork’s newest! 5acresofTHwy 17 near
public boat ramp. Large oak trees covering the pro-
perty. Park-like setting. $20,000.
DOLE HOI SI....3-111 brick conveniently located to town
& school. Owner transferred. Must sell!
Independent!) Owned A Operated
MOBILE HOMES
Repossessions!
50 To Choot* From • Alto Now or U»*d
low Down Payment
Will Put You In i 2 or 3 Bodroom Mobil* Horn*
Sorry* With Itland Kltch*ni Sons* With Flr*ploc*>
Financing Avollabl* At
LOW LOW Monthly Paym*nft
Now Doubl*wld* Sp*cl*l
26x44 Oak Cr**4> Only 111 4T1
Key Homes
FBSlbit
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Lorni.n
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AMEMBEROFTHE iz!
SEARS FINANCIAL NETWORK Hi
COLDUfeLL
BANKeRO
TRUST THE LARGEST TO
FIND YOU THE BEST
Office: 473-3854
Hwy 515
Emory, Texas
KENNEDY
and ASSOCIATES
57 ACRES - Trees and creek. 2 ponds, V2 of minerals go with property $1350 per acre
42 ACRES - Utilities, country farm with road frontage Enjoy this tract today $1200 per acre
23 ACRES IN RAINS COUNTY - 50% wooded in Flats area $875 per acre
FISHERMAN'S RETREAT - 2 acres on Lake Fork. Has its own pond $32 000
4 ACRES ON HWY 17 SOUTH - Waler meter, pond, and fenced $10,000
6 7 ACRES OF PASTURE & TREES - Beautiful home spot Barn & fenced $16 750
HIDEAWAY SUBDIVISION - Waterfront lots Beautiful view & building sites $18 000 & up
SMALL LAKE FORK HOME - In Stubbs Subdivision Great for the weekend $49 500
38 ACRES ON LAKE FORK • Development property at $6000 per acre
2BR/1BA HOME ON 1 ACRE • Completely redone Reducedjnice $2850Q_________________
5BR/3BA home on V? ACRE • Hwy 69 frontage $37,000
LOTS ON L AKE ALBA Septic and water $2000 each
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Becknell, Kathleen Hill. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 7, 1987, newspaper, May 7, 1987; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth764653/m1/4/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rains County Library.