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Feb. 21,2018
LOCAL
Some new vegetables for 2018
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By DAVID WALL
container/ornamental
Euterpeans gather for ‘Songs of the Heart’
Ratcliffe, Cornyn legislation combats human trafficking
Special to the Tribune
NTCC Continuing Ed plans travel course
Special to the Tribune
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little smaller than many va-
rieties. The common term
for such a size is cocktail
Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) and
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) intro-
duced legislation last week to crack
down on drug-facilitated human traf-
ficking. The bipartisan, bicameral Pro-
tecting Rights of Those Exploited by
Coercive Trafficking (PROTECT) Act
The Euterpean Club of Mt. Pleasant
gathered in the chapel of the First Presby-
terian Church of Mt. Pleasant on Feb. 15
museum offers an in-depth look at eight
years of American history, the American
By NANCY ALEXANDER
Special to the Tribune
Friends of the Master Gardeners
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tomato called red racer. As
an AAS winner, it obvious-
ly has great taste.
The red racer plant is
smaller than most tomato
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stances to cause a person to engage in
a commercial sex act or forced labor
constitutes a form of coercion.
It also aims to protect trafficking
victims from prosecution by recog-
nizing that victims are often forced to
commit crimes by virtue of their own
victimization.
The PROTECT Act is endorsed by
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Billie Redfearn
Hargrove Hunt
Billie Redfearn Hargrove Hunt, 95,
of Mt. Pleasant, passed away at her res-
idence on February 15, 2018. She was
born on January 24, 1923 in Mt. Pleas-
ant, Texas to J. Burx & Maurine Rodgers
Redfearn.
Billie was a member the Tennison Me-
morial United Methodist Church, Krow-
Kenny Nugent
Mr. Kenny Nugent, 59, of Pittsburg,
Texas was born July 6, 1958 in Pittsburg,
Texas to Hilliard Bain Nugent and Bob-
Green Shovel Sponsors
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M.A. in Business Manage-
ment from the University
of Nebraska. He lectures
throughout the area on
gardening and is the vege-
table gardening manager at
Northeast Texas Commu-
Plant Sales by Master Gardeners
Lawn & Garden Exhibitors * Educational Speakers
Keynote Speaker - Howard Garrett "The Dirt Doctor"
Saturday, March 24, 2018
9:00AM to 5:00PM
at the
Mt Pleasant Civic Center
1800 N Jefferson Ave, Mt Pleasant, TX
Gold Level Sponsors
Spring Plant Sale
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Garden Show
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Almost every year, one
or two new tomato or pep-
per varieties are released
for us to enjoy. Two years
ago for example, THE to-
mato was tycoon. It re-
mains very popular, and
NTCC will have it in their
spring plant sale, but a new
My Heart”, composed by Irvin Berlin.
Frances Standridge and Nancy Alexan-
der performed a harmonious vocal duet,
“Heartaches By The Number”, lyrics and
music by Harlan Howard. Nancy Alex-
ander performed a vocal solo, “The Way
Mr. Treadway is survived by his
daughters Oconita Maldonado, Stormey
Treadway, and one son, James Duane
Treadway. He leaves to cherish his mem-
ory 11 grandchildren, 15 great grand-
children and 2 great great grandchildren.
He worked as a milk and bread sales-
man and was also a business owner in
Mt. Pleasant, as well as Koyte, Texas.
A memorial service is planned for a
later date.
Arkansas; and several nieces and neph-
ews.
Online condolences may be left at
www.reeder-davis.com.
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plants, reaching 3’in height plant and AAS winner is
and about 2’ in diameter, the onyx red pepper. It’s
Due to its size, it makes a container/ornamental, be-
great patio container plant, cause its height only reach-
The fruit is larger than a es 6-10”, with a 10-15” foli-
grape tomato, but at 1 1/2 age spread.
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(H.R. 5027) specifically addresses the the Fraternal Order of Police, Nation-
use of drugs to facilitate human traf- al Sheriffs’ Association, Major County
ficking and protect vulnerable victims Sheriff’s Association, National District
of trafficking. Attorney’s Association, Polaris Project,
The PROTECT Act would amend Shared Hope International, National
existing human trafficking law to spec- Center for Missing and Exploited Chil-
ify that the use of drugs or illegal sub- dren, and Truckers against Trafficking.
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to enjoy a musical program, “Songs of the We Were”, lyrics by Alan and Marilyn
Heart”. Bergman and music by Marvin Hamlisch.
All members of the Euterpean Club Yvonne Hampton performed a vocal solo,
served as hostesses and co-hostesses. A "A Perfect Heart”, lyrics by Reba Rambo
plethora of festive Valentine’s decorations and music by Danny McGuire, as she ac-
welcomed members and provided the companied herself on the piano.
perfect ambience for our program of mu- The ensemble closed the program with
sic. Frances Standridge, president, opened their performance of the song, “Till There
the meeting at 3:45 p.m. Nancy Alexander, Was You” lyrics and music by Meredith
secretary, called the roll with members re- Wilson. Members performing were Nan-
sponding with “a love song songwriter.” cy Alexander, Frances Beck, Mavis Brush,
Members present were Nancy Alexan- Barbara P. Caldwell, Yvonne Hampton,
der, Frances Beck, Mavis Brush, Barbara Melba Spann and Frances Standridge.
P. Caldwell, Joyce Caldwell, Helen Hamp- Frances Beck was the accompanist for
ton, Yvonne Hampton, Melba Spann and all vocal performances not previously list-
Frances Standridge. ed. The meeting was closed with members
A business meeting was held. standing and reciting “The Music Collect”.
Melba Spann, program director, pre- Refreshments were served from a beau-
sented her introduction to the program, tifully appointed table. The next meeting
“Songs of the Heart”. Barbara P. Caldwell will be March 22 at 3:45 p.m. in the home
performed a vocal solo, “Be Careful It’s of Melba Spann.
Heiuolsaa a
may start out green, but
turns dark purple, while
the fruit starts out being
purple or black before
turning mostly red, al-
though the color may stay
black.
Onyx red fruit becomes
available during June and
then continues until frost.
Also, don’t forget, peppers
are perennials, so you can
bring the container in-
doors for the winter as
tomato. Fruits are formed long as it continues to get
in clusters and are uniform sunshine.
in size. Then, put it back on the
Red racers, said to have patio next spring. Being in
a great acid/sweet balance, a small container, fertilize
mature as much as 10 days every two weeks.
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inches weighing 2 oz., it’s a Interestingly, the foliage nity College.
variety available for 2018 is earlier than many varieties NTCC will have both
an All-American Selection and will produce around plants available at its spring
(AAS), disease-resistant 68 fruit per plant. It’s a de- plant sale in mid-April.
eldeen Club and served as a pink lady for bie Sue Seale Nugent and passed away on
many years at the hospital. February 19, 2018 in Dallas, TX.
She is survived by her son & daughter- Funeral services will be held at 10:00
in-law, Burx & Janice Hargrove of Gilm- AM. Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Em-
er, TX; son & daughter-in-law, Randy & manuel Baptist Church in Pittsburg with
Sandra Hargrove of Mt. Pleasant, TX; Bro. Kyle Smith and Holland Atchley of-
son, Mark Hargrove of Mt. Pleasant, TX; ficiating. Pallbearers will be Greg Boles,
daughter, Susan Worthey of Mt. Pleasant, Tuffy Hale, Steve Lindley, Marty Mc-
TX; step-daughter, Suzy Hunt Boatner; 7 Curry, Kyle Nugent, Larry Shrum, Greg
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; Shurbet, Kelly Smith, and Billy Taylor,
nephews, Dr. Ronnie Robertson & Jackie Burial will follow at Matinburg Ceme-
Robertson. tery in Camp County.
She is preceded in death by her son, Visitation with the family will be held
John Michael Hargrove; parents; 1st hus- from 5-7 at Erman Smith Funeral Home
band, John Wise Hargrove; 2nd husband, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018.
Guy Hunt; grandson, Michael Worthey; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
son-in-law, Olan Worthey and her sister, made to the building fund at Concord
Juanita. Baptist Church, 957 Peony Road, Gilm-
Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. er, Texas 75644.
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terminate, so NTCC will
have replacements avail- Wall has a B.S. in For-
able in mid-July. estry from Oklahoma
Another outstanding State University and an
The NTCC Continuing Education presidency and has many interactive dis-
Department is planning a spring travel plays on various aspects of public policy,
course to the Dallas Arboretum and Bo- Travelers will enjoy lunch on their own
tanical Gardens and the George W. Bush at Cafe 43 or the Courtyard Cafe at the
Presidential Library and Museum on library.
Thursday, April 5. The bus will depart from the Super 1
Participants will travel by motor coach parking lot in Mount Pleasant at 7:30 a.m.
to Dallas to spend an exciting morning on April 5. It will return around 6 p.m.
on a guided tour of the Arboretum and Early bird registration, which ends March
Botanical Gardens, where the “Dallas 8, is only $79 per person. Registration
Blooms: A World of Flowers” display ex- after March 8 is $89 per person. Space is
plodes with color from the 500,000 spring limited, so please sign up early. The price
blossoming bulbs. Next, journey to the includes transportation and tickets to
George W. Bush Presidential Library and both venues.
Museum, where the life and career of the For more information, please call 903-
nation’s 43rd president is housed. The 434-8134orcontinuinged@ntcc.edu.
DON Ray PaffORD Sunday, February, 18, 2018 at the Bates-
Services for Mr. Don Ray Pafford, Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home. Services
70, were 1:00 p.m. Monday, February were scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Feb-
19, 2018 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Buri- ruary 19, 2018 at the Tennison Memori-
al followed at Hughes Springs Cemetery al United Methodist Church. Interment
under the direction of Reeder-Davis Fu- followed in the Gladewater Cemetery in
neral Home in Hughes Springs. There Mt. Pleasant.
was a time of visitation from 12:00 noon The family requests memorials be
until service time Monday at the funeral made to Tennison Memorial United
home. Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant.
Mr. Pafford was born November 29, Online registry is available at bate-
1947 in Leander, Texas to Frank and scoopersloanfuneralhome.com.
Clarice Pafford and passed away Febru-
ary 14, 2018. Don was a Vietnam War
veteran, having served in the U.S. Army MONELL I HEADWAY
He worked for Brown and Root and later Monell Treadway of Groesbeck, Texas
had his own concrete business. He was went to be with the Lord on Feburary 14,
preceded in death by his parents. 2018. He was born to George Washing-
Don is survived by wife, Terri Pafford ton Treadway and Lillian Treadway on
of Mt. Pleasant; two brothers, Doyle and October 10, 1928.
Jerry Pafford, both of Joplin, Missou- He was preceded in death by seven
ri; two sisters, Patsy Comstock of Paris, brothers and 1 sister and his parents, and
Texas and March Griffin of DeQueen, daughter, Rosalyn.
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