SFA University Series closes with American Bluegrass Masters Tour (April 7)

    To close its 50th season of bringing nationally acclaimed artists to Nacogdoches through the University Series, the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts will present the American Bluegrass Masters Tour in W.M. Turner Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7.

    The 15 musicians who will be picking, strumming and plucking their instruments and uniting their voices in close harmonies are some of the most highly regarded personalities in bluegrass music, explained Sylvia Bierschenk, director of SFA Arts Information.

Grand Ole Opry member Bobby Osborne and his band, the Rocky Top X-Press, will be one of four groups and solo artists performing during the American Bluegrass Masters Tour concert to be presented as a part of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts University Series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in W.M. Turner Auditorium.

    “Here, on one stage, we’ll have the great mandolin player and vocalist Bobby Osborne; two-time Grammy winner and guitarist Curtis Burch; and renowned banjo player Sammy Shelor, who is a four-time winner of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Banjo Player of the Year,” Bierschenk continued.

    The concert will open with the Dean Osborne Band and Curtis Burch, followed by Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press.

    The second half of the program will feature Curtis Burch as a solo artist, followed by The New South with special guest Sammy Shelor.

    “We still have great seats available for this concert,” said Diane J. Flynn, Fine Arts Box Office manager. “We encourage patrons to purchase their tickets ahead of time in order to avoid long lines on the night of the concert and to arrive early to allow for parking.”

    Turner Auditorium is located in the Griffith Fine Arts Building, 2222 Alumni Dr.

    Prior to the concert, Charlie Jones, retired SFA art professor and local musician, will give an informative talk at 7 p.m. in Griffith Gallery, located across the hall from Turner Auditorium. The audience is invited back to the gallery after the performance for a reception honoring the event’s corporate sponsor, BancorpSouth, and to meet the artists.

    Tickets range from $17.50 to $35, with discounts available for seniors, students and youth. For tickets or more information, please visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407 or (888) 240-ARTS.

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Obituary: John R. Self

     Funeral services for John R. Self, 73, of Nacogdoches are planned for 2 PM, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in the Laird Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brian Tyre officiating and burial to follow in Gravel Ridge Cemetery, Nacogdoches. John was born January 28, 1938 and passed away April 3, 2011 in Nacogdoches, Texas. Visitation with John’s family will be from 6 until 8 PM Monday, April 4, 2011 at Laird Funeral Home.

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Obituary: Jeffrey Dale “Jeff” Honea

Jeffrey Dale Jeff Honea

     Mr. Jeffrey Dale “Jeff” Honea, age 47, of Nacogdoches, Texas, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at his residence.

     Jeff was born June 7, 1963, to the late L.W. “Bill” Honea and Bonnie Clifton Honea.

     He is survived by his two children, Tyler Honea and Nicole Honea, both of Winnie, Texas.

     Graveside rites are set for 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, at Sunset Memorial Park, located at 5127 North St., Nacogdoches, Texas.

     Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North St., Nacogdoches, Texas.

     Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

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Azalea Trail extended (to April 10)

     If you have not been able to fully enjoy the azaleas, do not fret. The Nacogdoches Azalea Trail has been extended through Sunday, April 10. The Azalea Trial is now in full bloom! Stop by the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main, to pick up your copy of the driving trail or download it at www.nacogdochesazaleas.com. The “Evergreen” trail is currently displaying the most significant amount of azaleas in bloom. Signs along the Azalea Trail will remain up until April 10 to assist visitors and the community along the driving routes. The Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden is also at peak bloom: the deciduous (“wild”) azaleas are nearly all in bloom, the camellias are still in bloom, and the Japanese maples have all leafed out with their colorful spring foliage. More Southern Indian azaleas are blooming in big masses (white ‘Mrs. G. G. Gerbing’ and lavender ‘George Lindley Tabor’ are very nice right now); small-flowered pink Kurume azaleas are still in full flower and Girard hybrid ‘Girard Dwarf Lavender’ and ‘Red Formosa’ are adding deep SFA-purple accents.

     “The signs will stay up to help everyone who wants to see the azaleas be able to drive the trail without problems. We have 25 miles of driving routes so signs will definitely be of benefit for azalea lovers who do not live in Nacogdoches,” said Melissa Sanford, executive director for the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau.

(Click for larger picture) Inspired by the Nacogdoches Azalea Trail and the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, Pauline Patterson of Nacogdoches created this azalea-themed quilt that is now on display at the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main.

     If you get a chance, be sure to stop by the Visitor Center, 200 E. Main, to see a beautiful azalea-themed quilt created by Pauline Patterson. The quilt depicts all of the gorgeous azalea blooms in the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden. Also on display at the Visitor Center is the Flora Garden Club’s “Garden Cart.” One can purchase raffle tickets for $1 (or six for $5). The heavy-duty cart is packed with gardening goodies donated by Flora Garden Club members, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, Cook’s Nursery, Sutherlands and Dragonfly Nursery. The cart includes a soaker hose, Farmer’s Market garden container, wild bird food and feeder, blue bird house, trowel, rain gauge, garden loppers, garden spade, kneeling cushion, weed preventer, bottle birdhouse, soft touch cultivator, clipper/limb cutter set, Topsy Turvy tomato kit, tripod sprinkler, sunflower seeds, water wand, potting soil, a sprayer, and gift certificates to Dragonfly Nursery and Cook’s Nursery. You can also make plans to purchase tickets at the Farmer’s Market Spring Fling set for Saturday, April 2, 2011. The drawing will be held Saturday, April 16. Winner does not need to be present to win.

     For more information on the Nacogdoches Azalea Trail, call (936) 564-7351 or visit www.nacogdochesazaleas.com.

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April 3: NPD Crime Report

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Obituary: Teresa L. Mora

     A funeral service for Teresa L. Mora, 55, will be Monday April 4, 2011 at 4:00 pm at Grace Bible Church located at 315 Hayter Street in Nacogdoches, Texas, with Pastor Justin Beadles officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches.

     Teresa was surrounded by her family when she passed away on April 1, 2011 in Nacogdoches. She was born on July 25, 1955, in Dallas, Texas to parents John Duward and Della Ruth Richardson.

     Teresa was a member of Grace Bible Church and taught math at a Chireno High School.

     She was preceded in death by her father and daughter, Nancy Diane Mora.

     She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Danny Mora; daughters, Jennifer Butler and husband David, Carolyn Caudell and husband Justin, mother Della Ruth Richardson, and brother, John Richardson and wife Susie, and many nieces and nephews.

     Friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, April 3, 2011 from 5-7 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Bible Missions, 315 Hayter Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965 or American Cancer Society, 1905 E. Denman Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

     Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

     Funeral arrangements are under the direction and care of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

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Obituary: Lillie Oleta Croft Byrd

Lillie Oleta Croft Byrd

     Funeral Services for Lillie Oleta Croft Byrd, 92, of Kilgore, formerly of Nacogdoches County, will be 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2011, in the Sunset Chapel of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors in Nacogdoches with the Reverend Darryl Furlow officiating. Interment will follow in Douglass Cemetery in Douglass, Texas.

     Mrs. Byrd passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Kilgore.

     Lillie Oleta Croft Byrd, called “Nanny” by her grandchildren, was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas on September 6, 1918, to the late Ell Hanon and Mary Levicie Davis Croft. Lillie graduated Salutatorian of her class from Douglass High School.

     On December 29, 1939, Lillie married O.W. “Fat” Byrd of Douglass. They moved to Kilgore in 1959. Lillie worked part time at JC Penney’s and devoted her time as a wife and mother. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Kilgore, and member of AARP and the Senior Citizens. She enjoyed attending the exercise class at St. Luke’s Methodist Church and traveling with the senior citizen group of First Baptist. Always the life of the party, Lillie loved to cheer her grandchildren and great grandchildren on during their many sporting and school events. She cherished her friendships and family and touched the lives of all she met.

     Survivors include her two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ron Buckrell of Kilgore and Sandra and George Butts of Kilgore; Lillie was blessed with four grandchildren she loved dearly, Shannon Thompson and wife Allyson, Lacy Thompson, Christopher Buckrell and wife Kristi, John Butts and wife Amy. She is also survived by great grandchildren, Cole, Spencer, and Jake Thompson, Ambrey Buckrell, and Cora, Gavin, and Emma Butts; other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews.

     Mrs. Byrd was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, O.W. “Fat” Byrd; Five sisters, Effie Furlow, Lena Lester, Annie Bell Watkins, Gladys Tindall and Elma Haynes, and one brother, Falcom Croft.

     The family would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Byrd’s caregiver Barbara Lear and the Willows staff for all of their loving care.

     Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com.

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March 25 – March 31: Health Inspections

This is the new typed version of the inspections.
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ROCK HAVEN NURSING HOME KITCHEN
UNIVERSITY SHELL
NETTIE MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA
DOMINO’S PIZZA
MCMICHAEL MIDDLE SCHOOL CAFETERIA
SPORTS SHACK
SPORTS SHACK BAR
HASTINGS
HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
HEAD START KITCHEN NO. 1
HEAD START KITCHEN NO. 3
DAIRY QUEEN

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March 25 – March 31: Civil and Marriage Listings

Civil docket listings for the County Clerk

SYSCO EAST TEXAS LLC vs JIMMY COSBY IND & DBA

STATE OF TEXAS vs TONYA D RISON

DREW A & CYNTHIA KNOWLES vs ANDY G BRAUDWAY


Civil docket listings for the District Clerk

NCCAD vs MARK AND DIANA HOPKINS, ET AL


Divorces

STEVEN A NEWCOMB vs TIFFANY T NEWCOMB

CORREY HEMPHILL vs JILLIAN HEMPHILL

JASON HARVEY LEE vs ROSALYN LATARSHA LEE

WILLIAM CLINT HOLT vs RAQUEL HOLT

CYNTHIA B MARROQUIN vs JOSE G MARROQUIN JR

MARGARITA VILLARREAL vs GABRIEL GARCIA QUIROS

LESLIE ANNE HAMILTON vs SCOTT E HAMILTON

LOURDES C RAMAL vs RODOLFO C RAMAL

ARETHA DENNIS MILLER vs JOE RAY MILLER


Marriages

CLINTON DALE WOODCOCK and JODEE LYNN BAKER

ROBERT AARON THOMPSON and JENNIFER KRISTINE HARVEY

MARTIN RAY DORSETT AND JO CORLEY CARRINGTON

SHANE CODY METCALF AND JENNIFER NICOLE MCGUIRE

JAMES DUDLEY KITCHER AND AMBER MICHELLE FLANAGAN

PAUL HOLOWKA AND TALLI SANDRA NORRIS-HOBBS

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March 25 – March 31: Building and Sign Permits

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