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Van Alstyne celebrates Rick Springfield
National Night Out headed for Winstar
BY MARY JANE FARMER
HERALD DEMOCRAT stage Saturday
VAN ALSTYNE — The
| Around Texoma intense heat Tuesday eve- BY JOYCE GODWIN “It’s the most fun thing we
ning may have kept some HERALD DEMOCRAT do all year. After it’s over,
Bonham High School of the older folks away from He’s a rock star, musi- we sleep about 20 hours
the city’s yearly National straight.” This year will be
students pick up Night Out celebration, but
cian, heartthrob, actor,
the fourth and final cruise
author and film producer
schedules Aug. 12 there were more children who is also a dad and hus- and they’ll be headed to the
and young adults there than band and he’ll be on stage Bahamas Nov. 12.
Bonham High School ever before.
schedule pick-up day will at Winstar Saturday. Readers and fans may
be Friday, Aug. 12 from 9 Van Alstyne police Lt. Billed as a 1980s heart- remember Springfield’s
a.m. to 3 p.m. Tim Barnes said that he and throb by many, what seems career beginning to take off
the officers considered the to be often overlooked is, when he landed a role on
Students can come to the highlight of the event, for Springfield is still a heart- the popular and long-run-
high school cafeteria and them, just getting to know throb and a rock star. ning soap opera General
pick up their schedules, and the community. “Newer MARY JANE FARMER / HERALD DEMOCRAT Hospital in the 1980s. And
those interested in getting people have moved in and This is substantiated by
Jackson Bigham, age 2-and-a-half, talks through the around the same time, his
their parking permits may we met a lot of them, and some of the comments on
mesh of a bounce house with Van Alstyne Detective recording of “Jessie’s girl”
do so as well. If interested seeing the children enjoy- Youtube videos of Spring-
Pete Copin at Tuesday’s National Night Out celebra- began its meteoric rise._
in getting a parking per- ing themselves with law field performing. “Rick gets
mit, the cost is $5.00, and tion. Jackson is from Van Alstyne. better looking with age. “It (the role on General
enforcement,” Barnes said. Hospital) was a good thing
students must bring a valid “It’s always great when lit- He is soooo sexy,” decried
Fox, the 911 mascot, braved call the “convincer.” Free for me and I am thankful I
drivers license and a copy one poster on the video
tle kids want to talk to an the heat to play hand-jive water and other refresh- was able to do it,” Spring-
of their insurance verifica- of “Wasted” and another
officer.” games and pose with the ments, such as hot dogs and field said.
tion. For any questions con- wrote “OH MY!!! That man
National Night Out is children. popcorn, were also avail-
cerning schedule pick-up is still so sexy at 61!! He is His most recent studio
day, students and parents sponsored nationwide by Inside the Community able. just as gorgeous as when I release “Venus in over-
can call Steve Hill, Bonham the National Association Center, businesses and Van Alstyne Fire Depart- fell_ in love with him back drive” debuted on Billboard
High School Principal at of Town Watch and locally organizations set up with ment EMS did have to in 1982! He only gets better in the 28th spot, the highest
903-583-5567. by the Van Alstyne Cham- supplies of safety-orient- with age! That is not the chart position since the mid
attend to one woman at the
ber of Commerce, in coop- ed materials, school sup- chest or body of a 61 year 1980s. Billboard reviewed
block party, but it’s not cer-
eration with Van Alstyne plies, and practice at such old! How does he do it!” the album with the follow-
Tioga ISD plans Police Department. It pro- things as making 911 calls tain why she needed help.
Some sat beneath large Springfield will be mak- ing: “The all-original Venus
budget workshop vides an opportunity for the or learning a little first aid.
ing every effort to please in Overdrive demonstrates
city’s residents and busi- Two popular booths were canopies set on the side
The Tioga School board his fans when he performs the strengths that keep
ness people to meet and talk those manned by the Van of the Community Center
will meet at 7 p.m. Thurs- in Thackerville. “I like to Springfield in the game:
with police and firefighters Alstyne P.D. dispatchers parking lot, visiting with
day for budget discussions. be able to switch around broad stylistic range and
while the young children and by Texas Department one another while enjoying pure emotional energy,”
The Board will meet at 405 keep busy at play, when of Public Safety, who not the shade. on every show,” he said in a
N. Florence St. for the spe- phone interview last week. and All Music Guide said
they, too, are not hanging only supplied the school- Fire Chief Frank Baker “By letting all of his sides
cial meeting. around the officers. age children with pencils “It’s (the show is) very audi-
said that he spent much of ence driven.” surface here, Springfield
Members will also con- There were numerous and such, but also handed the evening giving people winds up with a satisfy-
sider a Texas Association bounce houses and bounce out packages of bluebon- In one show after an
tours of the fire station, and ing album, as it gets to his
of School Boards’ recom- slides for the young ones, net seeds to the adults, all amazing guitar solo dur-
children were seen climb- ing which he cut a finger, sober nature without aban-
mended policy update, along with the city’s barrel while visiting with those
ing onto the fire depart- he offered a backstage pass doning his fizzy gifts.”
“architect negotiations train, this year pulled by who stopped by.
and presentation” relating ment’s vehicles. to someone who could pro- So when the lights come
firefighters using a trac- Other officers handed out up Saturday night at Win-
to the construction of an tor. Also, the kids walked Popsicles. They even car- The city NNO block par- duce a bandage for him.
early childhood education ties began in Van Alstyne Springfield likes interact- star, concert goers should
around sporting face paint, ried some to those working expect a Springfield per-
center and closed, execu- with perhaps the most at the Texas Department of in 1999 and have continued ing with his fans so much
tive session discussion of that he takes a cruise in formance that will rock the
favorite look being a Black Transportation roll-over since, always held on the
personnel. November each year that house beginning at 8 p.m.
Bart type mustache. Reddy seat-belt demonstrator they first Tuesday of August.
allows him to interact with For more information visit
the fans aboard. “We go five the website at www.winstar-
Fannin County Commissioners Court meets over budget days with a different show
,”
every day Springfield said.
worldcasino.com or www.
rickspringfield.com.
BY MARY JANE FARMER a need for service, we have ham) city limits.” Nichols There was discussion
HERALD DEMOCRAT to provide that need. Infla- said that will also affect the on another unfunded item
tion is eating us up.” When use of the department’s first which the Court will find
BONHAM — After weeks
he joined the Court 15 years responders and county-wide itself in the position of
of working to obtain a bal-
ago, he said, a barrel of oil dispatch services. funding during the upcom-
anced and functional budget
cost $22 and “now we are Nichols said before the ing months. Office of
for the fiscal year 2011-12, the
lucky to get it for $100.” He meeting ended that he would Emergency Management’s
Fannin County Commission-
also spoke of how the Dis- be in touch with Bonham Darrell Brewer called it an
ers Court will take a vote
trict Attorney’s Office has city officials to see what they “unfriendly mandate” issued
on it at Monday’s regular
grown with personnel and wanted to work out with the through Federal Emergency
meeting. The budget is set at
the county has taken on the County . Management Administra-
$9,679,209 and that reflects a responsibility of financing
lower tax rate than the previ- It appears at this time, tion. Brewer explained that
the Bonham EMS. “We have FEMA develops flood plain
ous year. to take care of what we’ve Carter said, that the item
will be on Monday’s Com- maps, but until this past year
Fannin County Judge got. We have to bite the bul-
Spanky Carter commended missioners Court agenda. had not developed an up-to-
let.” That may require a tax date one for Fannin County . COURTESY PHOTO
the Court and County Audi- hike, he added. Another item in the new
tor Scott Dyer for their hard budget will be raises for “This past year they did that Rick Springfield on stage.
The Bonham EMS con- revision,” Brewer said, “and
work. “They have done an tract is one item that may all. Fannin County Sher-
excellent job,” he said at iff ’s Office deputies will that triggers a revision in
require a change in the the flood plain management
the opening of Wednesday’s budget and/or the services, receive 6 percent raises, as
final budget workshop. will four others working ordinance we have in place.”
because it is asking for an This could involve permit
Carter announced that the additional $84,070 over the for the county: Rita Watts,
administrative assistant for fees being put into place
new property tax rate will budgeted amount of $522,000.
Carter; Diane Wilson, with regarding construction in
be $0.6081, dropping it from Carter said in the meeting,
the probate office; Dustin flood plain areas. At this
the current $0.6110. This and later, that there will be
Morrow, information tech- point, Mary Bloodsworth,
was made possible, he said ambulance service provided
nology department; and with the Health Depart-
to those in the courtroom, to the people in the county ,
April Gibbs, deputy clerk. ment Septic Permits, will
because they have been and if it cannot be worked
able to add some additional All other county employees be involved in the process,
out with Bonham EMS, the
money. He added that his Court will open the matter will receive a 3 percent raise Brewer said. Bloodsworth
personal goal for the County up for bids and obtain anoth- with the new budget. commented, too, that the
is to lower the tax rate con- er service provider. computers and computer
The Fannin County
tinually until it gets below programs necessary are
Bonham fire Chief Brad Sheriff ’s Office will also
$0.6000, “but that is a long pricey .
Nichols said the increase is be getting some new patrol
way from now. It’s hard to due to increased expenses, cars. Carter said they will Another item to be added
attract business when taxes fewer transfer runs to far- have one purchased in this to this upcoming agenda is
are that high,” Carter said. ther distances than hospitals year’s budget, and that two the possibility of the Court
“We are tying to be conserva- in Bonham and Sherman, are forthcoming through a ,
meeting weekly rather than GARY SEWELL / HERALD DEMOCRAT
tive and the time to start is and to lesser amounts paid grant. Then, the S.O. is bud- its current schedule of meet-
now. We can’t just keep on
spending and putting higher
by Medicare and Medicaid
providers.
geted for two more out of the
2011-12 budget. Regarding
ing the 2nd and 4th Mondays
of the month. Signs of the heat
taxes on our citizens.” If an agreement can’t the S.O.’s expressed need for The Commissioners Court
Precinct 3 Commission- be reached with Bonham computer updates, that deci- meets at 9 a.m. Monday Cracks are appearing in the ground across the Texoma
er Dewayne Strickland EMS, Nichols said that at sion will be made later in the inside the Fannin County area because it is becoming so dry. This picture was
disagreed, reminding the midnight Sept. 31, “We will next fiscal year, and is not a Courthouse in downtown taken near the Howe High School football practice
Court that “When we have stop ambulances at the (Bon- budget item. Bonham. field.
| Sherman police blotter
BY MARY JANE FARMER Aug. 3, 00:32 a.m., 1300 and that adds another ferent person. Then, Boyle of methamphetamine, Chevrolet Tahoe between
HERALD DEMOCRAT block E. Thomas, Officer $1,500 bail on the suspect, reported, he learned of and Stevens jailed him on a noon Thursday and noon
Samuel Boyle. Police also who remains in jail. an outstanding warrant felony charge of possession .
Saturday Taken was $100 in
Assault with knife —
arrested a 35-year-old sus- Identification theft in place, charging the of controlled substance. He currency and a partial book
Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m., 1000 block posted $4,000 bail in surety of checks.
pect in connection with — Aug. 2, Officer Samuel suspect with assault. The
E. Odneal, Officer Samuel bonds for his release later
the assault on his mother- Boyle. Boyle conducted suspect, 18, was jailed on Burglary — Aug. 2, 600
Boyle. Several officers were a charge of possession of Tuesday .
in-law. The report said the a traffic stop about 3:30 block S. Walnut, Officer Tim
sent to a disturbance. Boyle identifying information,
suspect pushed the victim a.m. Tuesday, then called Burglary — Aug. 2, 1000 Gann. Three window air
reported that a 67-year-old and then threatened her and served with the war-
a tow truck to remove the block S. Throckmorton, Offi- conditioner units were taken
man had cut his 52-year-old with a knife. Bail was set rant. He remains in jail in cer Shea Rhoades. Someone from a residence, as were sev-
driver’s vehicle due to lack
friend with a knife, after he on the charge of aggra- lieu of $5,300 bail. broke into a house and took eral other items not specified
of insurance on it. During
slapped the victim in the vated assault-family-with the inventory made before Drug arrest — Aug. the window air conditioner, in the report.
face. The suspect remains weapon at $25,000. After the tow truck pulled the 2, Howe Drive, Officer no value or method of entry Burglary—Aug.2,1900block
incarcerated with bail set being booked into Grayson vehicle off, Boyle found Trevor Stevens. Stevens given in the report. . ,
W Taylor Officer Jack Melson.
at $50,000, jail records show. County Jail, a bail bond drug paraphernalia. He reported he checked on Burglary — Aug. 2, 1700 Between 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sat-
Sherman EMS took the vic- company took itself off a also found 11 state-issued a suspicious vehicle and block N. Highland, Tele- ,
urday someone took the com-
tim to a local hospital for previous bond on a charge identification cards in found a passenger inside phone report. A complain- plainant’s rent money from
treatments to his wounds. of public intoxication with the suspect’s pockets, it. The passenger was ant told police that someone his home. Entry was made
Assault with knife — three prior convictions, each belonging to a dif- reportedly in possession entered his unlocked 1999 through the patio door.