www.DibollFreePress.com Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Lumberjack teaming with Boll Weevils OBITS
Joanie Charlene (Smith)
RICHARD NELSON slugging percentage. He also had Morton
editor@dibollfreepress.com a 3.40 earned-run average and a Graveside services for
.962 fielding percentage. Smith Joanie Charlene (Smith)
Matt Smith will continue his was team captain his junior and se- Morton, 50, of Burke, were
baseball career at University of nior seasons, team MVP his senior held at 10:00 a.m. Thurs-
Arkansas-Monticello this fall. season and second-team all-district day, July 7, 2011 in the
Smith, a 2011 Diboll High pitcher his senior season. Ryan Chapel Cemetery.
School graduate, signed his letter- “I’ve had (Smith) for four Ms. Morton was born Feb-
of-intent Friday morning at the years. It’s going to be hard not to ruary 26, 1961 in Lufkin,
Lumberjack Stadium field house, have his smiling face here next and died July 4, 2011 at her
surrounded by family, friends and year,” said Edd Trotter, Lumber- residence.
coaches. jack head baseball coach. “I know Survivors include her
“They offered me the best deal,” he’ll be a great asset for University sons, Joshua Morton, Luke
Smith said of the Boll Weevils. of Arkansas-Monticello. I have no Morton, and Jordan Oates
“I’m pretty sure I’ll play third base, doubt about that.” all of Burke; 1 granddaugh-
but really I’ll play anywhere.” At Monticello, Smith will play ter; other relatives and a
For the Lumberjacks, Smith, a for Coach John Harvey, a Hudson Photo by Richard Nelson host of friends.
three-year varsity letterman, main- High School graduate. In 2011, Everyone is all smiles Friday morning as Matt Smith signs to
ly played third base and pitched. his first year as Boll Weevils head play baseball for the University of Arkansas-Monticello. With
He finished his high school career
Brother Thomas D.
coach, Harvey led the team to a 17- the 2011 Diboll High School graduate, from left, are DHS head
with a .364 batting average, .517 baseball coach Edd Trotter; Smith’s mother, Kim Smith; and Reynolds
26 overall record, 6-15 in confer- Funeral services for
on-base percentage, and a .571 ence. father, Raymond Smith.
Brother Thomas D. Reyn-
olds, 83, of Lufkin were
Sports Rayburn low, but fish have less water to hide in held Monday, July 11, 2011
at 9:00 a.m. in the Carro-
Sam Rayburn has been been slow but it has started boat with crappie. There way Funeral Home Chapel.
Briefs dropping this week and is LYNN ATKINSON
Reel um N Guide Service
to show signs of a few fish has been a lot of Crap- Graveside services with
Midnight Madness now at 155.13. Let’s just moving out in the offshore pie caught around the 147 military honors will follow
Diboll Lady Jack say 9.27 feet low and that’s structure and ledges. The bridge. It’s a good place to in the Berry Cemetery.
when one of the fish comes
volleyball will be hold- saying a lot. Or, not very Carolina and Football Jigs get out of the sun, set back, Brother Reynolds was
up and explodes on it. We
ing its first “Midnight much if you are looking for pulled over the ledges and relax, and catch a few fish. born January 25, 1928 in
have been using the Stanley
Madness.” This will be lots of water. But look on off the structure has picked We have had some the Moffett Community,
High Floater so we can stop
the first practice of the the bright side the fish have up a few fish. days with some pretty good Angelina County, Texas,
them in the open holes for a
year for the Lady Jacks less water to hide in. It also Crappie. The average trip and died Friday, July 8,
few seconds before pulling
at 12:01 a.m. Aug 1. means that you’re getting to Crappie has been getting 40 to 50 2011 in a local hospital.
them to the next spot then
Practice will last about look at a lot of ground that The wind has settled and the best trip, 110. Survivors include his
stopping it again.
an hour and a half. has been under water. Kind down this last week and the Lots of folks are getting son and daughter-in-law,
If that’s not doing the
Players will check in, of get an idea about some of fishing has turned hot by Dad and Mom or the kids Tom and Pat Reynolds of
be issued equipment, trick we use the Ribbit and
the structure and drains that noon. out of the house to enjoy a Georgetown; daughters and
and have some fun! pull them to the holes and
you couldn’t see before. Weather has an impor- day on the water. The new sons-in-law, Connie and
Questions? Contact let them sink just a little
There are a lot of sand- tant roll in fishing and any pontoon has plenty of room James McEntire of Lufkin,
Coach Stewart at jstew- before moving to the next
bars that are just under the little thing that changes af- for everyone so get your Roxan and John Hobbs of
art@dibollisd.com or spot.
surface. If you’re new to fects the bite. Low pres- group booked for a sum- Richmond and Kristine and
903-343-9218. In the open water we’ve
the lake it can be very dan- sure or High pressure, even mer trip. There is plenty of Jon Dippel of Lufkin; 13
been using a StrikePro
gerous. Remember to slow a cloudy day can make the shade and we have two fans grandchildren; seven great-
Alumni Vball game Hunchback to work around
down until you get famil- fish change the way they to help you keep cool. There grandchildren; and numer-
The second annual the grass and pads. It
iar with the areas you will bite. is a changing room and port- ous other relatives.
“Oldies But Goodies” works great catching some
be running. We have had It seems like the big fish o- potty, just in case. We
Lady Jack volleyball great fish with a few over
boaters stuck on sand bars have a very light bite. It’s love to watch the kids catch
alumni game will be
at 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at the
all night. That isn’t the way
4 pounds. These fish are
holding in small groups and the folks that pay the most fish. The excitement on the Under $50
high school. Any and
you want to start a weekend
or vacation.
finding an active group is attention who are catching boat is just unbelievable as
the kids “Reel um N.”
and its
all former Lady Jack
volleyball players are
the key to having a lot of
fun.
the most fish.
There is always some- Free!
invited to participate. Bass We’re still picking up one that figures out how the Crappie contest Advertise an
Email Coach Stewart to Summer heat is on with some fish off the grass brush sits and how to work We are looking into a
register. jstewart@di- the top water bite getting the bait up the side and over free crappie trip next year item priced
edges in the 6 to 12 foot
bollisd.com or call 903- some action early in the range on Crankbaits and the top without hanging up. for the group that catches less than $50
343-9218. Info needed: morning and late in the af- Texas rigged worms. Work Those are the ones that al- the most crappie this year
First, Maiden, Married ternoon over the grass and ways get the most bites. on one of our trips with for free.
them slowly and check all
name; years played; pads. the points and pockets that There is always a sweet Reel um N Guide Service. Call
any post season vol- Fishing a frog over the spot and finding it is very For more information,
leyball awards. grass and pads is a lot of fun
have grass.
important to loading the call 979-220-0251.
829-3313
The deep bite has still
SISTERS CONT’D
make the choices we do? Praise God that He sent His Wide Back to School Bash The Back to School Bash,
Do we want God to re- Son, Jesus – the “magic sin is in the planning stages. A which gives school supplies
member all that we have eraser”! planning meeting was held to kids in our community in
done? Mark your calendars! on Friday, July 08, 2011. a fun way, will be held on
God sees all. He knows Vacation Bible School is The churches participating August 6. Please start do-
all. He does not make being held now at Diboll are: First United Method- nating school supplies to
“blind judgments” so there First United Methodist ist Church of Diboll, First help our community.
is no hiding anything. God Church, July 11-14 from 9 Baptist Church, Corner- The youth group meets
will judge us one day. We, to 11:45 a.m. Children ages stone (formerly Lakeview every Sunday from 2-4 pm,
however, have a saving 4 through junior high are Baptist), Burke Method- and Wednesdays at 6 pm.
grace – Jesus Christ. As welcome to attend. The an- ist, Pine Grove Baptist, The YUMYs, Young Unit-
long as we ask forgiveness, nual Church Garage Sale to Ryan Chapel Methodist, ed Methodist Youth (PreK-
Jesus Christ will make us raise money for the youth and Shiloh Baptist Church. 5th grade), also meet every
activities will be held on However, it is not too late. Sunday from 2-4 pm.
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