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Clferokeeaij Herald ■ thecherokeean.com
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
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EDITORIAL BOARD
Whitehead Enterprises Inc.
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MARIE WHITEHEAD
editor
TERRIE W. GONZALEZ
managing editor
| forward
A pocketful of terror
The man wore one of
lliosc jackets that
kids call "hooches."
It had a hood and a
kangaroo pouch in front
where you can stick your
hands and keep them
warm on a cold day, At a
self-serve gas station in
Austin, he stood on the
sidewalk — and he waited
and watched.
A young woman got out
of her car , walked to the
gas pump and inserted
her debit card to pay for
the purchase. She was on
"auto pilot" as she repeated
the stops of filling her tank
that she had performed so
many times before. Her
mind was elsewhere as she
thought about stopping by
the grocery store to pick up
a few things for later.
Out of the corner of her
eye, she saw movement
and realized that the man
on the sidewalk was ap-
proaching her.
"Maybe he needs direc-
tions," she thought to her-
self. But something about
him alarmed her, and her
radar went on high alert,
As he took the last couple
of steps towards her, she
noticed that his right hand
was inside the kangaroo
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pocket.
Something heavy was
also in the pocket. Was it
a gun?
The man in the hoodie
was the first to speak.
"I would rather ask one
time nicely, Let's just say
that you need to give me
everything you have."
Suddenly, the young
woman was confronted
with her worst fear. She
knew that her next move,
her demeanor towards this
thug, would determine the
outcome of the robbery.
In an instant, she decided
that she would not adopt a
role of "helpless woman."
She summoned the cour-
age to be commanding and
strong — yet cooperative.
"You can have all my
money, It's in my car, You
stand héré, and don't move
a step, M bring it to you."
And with that promise,
she went to the driver' s
seat, emptied her billfold
and checked the change
compartment in the glove
box. She deposited less
than $5 in his hands — that
was everything she had.
To hear the story of how
our youngest daughter
Lauren was robbed in
Austin made my knees
weak and my head swim.
Tears streamed down my
face when I considered an
alternative outcome.
Parents have an over-
whelming urge to place
their children in protective
bubbles — with a force field
around it to insulate them
from harm's way. But
there's no such thing.
If I could just get my
hands on this guy, I'd show
him the wrath of a real
Mama Grizzly.
Mr, Hoodie belongs in his
own protective bubble — at
the Texas Department of
Criminal Justice,
Warden Haynes has
some nice accommodations
in Rusk with a great meal
plan.
THE QI
cactor
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Time marches on toward a good place
ext year, the mem-
bers of the Paul Pe-
witt class of 2001 will
I get together for their
10 year reunion.
I graduated with that
class, Even now, I can't
believe it's almost been 10
years.
During Rusk's bye week,
I went home to see; Pewitt
take on Cooper. Even in bye
weeks. 111 find a football
game to watch. While there;
I ran into a lot of people I
went to school with, as well as people who
graduated before and after me,
I caught up with an old classmate, newly
married with a little girl. We joked about
how "old" we were before reminiscing on
those days back in high school. We then
spent an entire quarter going over every-
one we could remember from our class,
relaying news of how they were doing.
Most of them are married, many of them
haye children and pretty much all of us
have good jobs.
I spoke with my mom later that weekend
and she said the one thing she noticed
about my graduating class was that we all
scattered — very few of us stayed around
Naples and Omaha. There were dreams
out there, and we went after them. Naples
and Omaha and the surrounding areas
will always be home, but we wanted to see
the rest of the world.
Two weeks ago, during the Rusk-Qhapel
Hill game, I got to catch up with another
classmate. He's an assistant coach and
a 7th grade Texas His-
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lory teacher. There, in the
middle of the field at Eagle
Stadium, two young men
who grew up in Morris
County couldn't help but
to stop and laugh. We were
a long way from home — a
long way from those days
in high school, sitting out
in the holding area, killing
time during lunch.
What are we? We're x-ray
technicians, lieutenants
in the Air Force, teachers,
accountants, mothers, fathers, engineers,
coaches, bankers, electricians and sport s
editors, just to name a few.
Life takes you to a lot of places over 10
years, but you really don't tend to notice
the passage of time until you look back at
it. I've been to Fort Worth, Denton. Lub-
bock and Nacogdoches. I've seen Arkansas,
Louisiana, Oklahoma, North Carolina,
Kentucky and Ohio, I've seen football
games from Darrell K, Royal Texas Memo-
rial Stadium, Oklahoma Memorial Sta-
dium, the Astrodome and Texas Stadium.
Tve been lucky enough to interview an
NFL hnebacker in Cody Glenn and a box-
ing legend in George Foreman.
You know what? I'm not doile yet. Tve
got more dreams, more reahzations, more
epiphanies and more excitement. I'm hop-
ing for much more as time marches on.
There are a lot of places I need to see and
a lot of things I need to do.
The next 10 years are shaping up to be
just as exciting as the last 10.
TAXING I thoughts
Tax breaks included in new small business law
The new Small
Business Jobs Act of
2010 includes some,
important tax breaks
for businesses.
• The maximum Section
179 first-year expensing
deduction doubles from
$250,000 to $500,000
for qualified business
property placed in service
in 2010 and 2011, while
the phase-out threshold
rises from $800,000 to $2
million. Also, a maximum
deduction of $250,000
may be claimed for
qualified improvements to
leasehold, restaurant, and
retail property.
• The 50 percent "bonus
depreciation" tax break,
which had expired after
2009, is retroactively
reinstated to Jan. 1, 2010,
for qualified property
placed in service in 2010
(through 2011 for Certain
property).
• For 2010 only, the
deduction for business
start-up expenses doubles
from $5,000 to $10,000,
while the phase-out
threshold rises from
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$50,000 to $60,000.
• An investor in
"qualified small business
stock" may be able to
exclude 100 percent of the
gain from the sale of stock
acquired after Sept, 27,
2010, and before: Jan. 1,
2011.
• The usual 10-year
recognition period for
triggering a "built-
in gains" (BIG) tax
after converting to S
corporation status is
reduced to five years for
dispositions in 2011.
• General business
credits arising in 2010 for
"eligible small businesses"
may be used to offset the
alternative minimum tax
(AMT) and can be carried
back for five years.
• For 2010 only, self-
employed individuals may
deduct health insurance
from the self-employment
tax calculation.
• Employees no longer
have to substantiate
business use of cell phoiles
and similar devices.
Personal use is treated as
a tax-free fringe benefit.
• Participants in 401(k),
403(b), and 457(b) plans
can roll over funds to a
designated Roth account.
For 2010 rollovers, taxable
income may be split
between 2011 and 2012.
For details or tax
planning assistance, give
our office a call.
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CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANT
111 Henderson • Rusk • 75785
Phone:903-683-1002
www.anitawoodleecpa.com
Visit our web site for new tax
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SCENE I in Passing
It has been a busy season
at the Texas State
Railroad. Tourists are
flocking in with the
expectation of sharing an
historical experience. This
will continue with an in-
creased tempo for the next.
two months, spilling over
into the New Year. Life is
good.
It is a blessing to visit
again so soon and reflect
on the pohtical season.
Your regular writer in this
space has been up to his
hip boots in campaigning. As the candi-
dates vie for various positions, it brings a
flood of memories. We (the Better Half and
I) enjoyed campaigning for city, school,
county and state Service, betwixt us, and
yes, enjoyed all of it. It is an education
even when you lose. But it is glory in the
morning when you win. Tuesday's General
Election is over, and it truly was unlike
any previous election seasons of the recent
past. It is our sincere wish that all winners
will put on their work clothes and get after
it, We have a long way to go in making our
world a better place. Losers are extended
our congratulations for having tried. It
was a learning curve for everyone. This
is still the best place of ah places on the
Planet Earth and it is a privilege to call it
our home.
It is a blessing to hear from all of you
who love Rusk and share our memories.
This week two of them managed to send
notes our way, One of them is Dr. Britt
Clay, a veterinarian, who hopes to visit
the area soon and promises a visit to our
office. He will be remembered as an out-
standing RHS Eagle athlete, along with
his two brothers. He was also a student
intern here with us for a period of time.
His mom, Jacque, was the director of
nursing for US! I. That should start your
memories flowing. Another message came
from the daughter of two special educa-
tors for Rusk, Adon and Montel Duncan,
outstanding instructors in their fields, are
the parents of Judy Duncan Edwards. She
is a pharmacist as is her younger sister,
Jeanne Celeste, who has been very active
in her career, holding prestigious positions
in many organizations. It is with great
pride that we welcome news of Rusk Exes
who still hold to their hometown ties. We
share many blessed memories.
Another former Rusk resident who loves
Rusk as much as life itself, is Lithana
Sessions. She lives with her son. Frank
and wife, Gwen, in Richmond, Calif. She
was born at Atoy, the Woodville Commu-
nity, and ventured all the way to Rusk as
a young mom, married to Raymond, and
worked for us a long time. She would like
more than anything to return to her home
town for the remainder of her time on
Earth.
In recent weeks we have said goodbye to
a number of our longtime residents. Other
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senior citizens are holding
fast in their daily battle to
keep moving on this journey
called "life."
On this list are our lieigh-
bors, Wallace (Wally) Gard
and wife Mary June, He
worked for many years at
REA and they have been our
neighbor s since we moved
into our house in November,
1954. Also on our prayer hst
are Margie and Joe Wil-
liamson. She worked for
more than 10 years with us
keeping records straight.
Recently she took a tumble at her home,
while taking a very independent few steps
into her door. There is also another of their
family who is wished the best. Our Fred-
dye Dear White is a resident in a convales-
cent facility at Palestine where I'ml(lye's
son, Mike and wife, Frances Ann, live. Her
spouse, Houston White, commutes almost
daily, for a visit.
It has been a very stressful year for the
young daughter of our late Stan Nolley,
former staff member. She is Olivia, her
mom is Judy and her grandparents are
Bobbie and Frazier Nolley. She is a cousin
of Teresa Phifer. She also has a young sis-
ter, Alicia. The diagnosis of cancer late last
year has been challenging to this family
and their medical team.
Another seriously ill friend is Carolyn
(Woodie) Goff, Deaton's wife. She is at
Legend Oaks in Jacksonville where she is
near facilities for kidney dialysis treat-
ments. The prayers continue for these and
many more as we seek spiritual help while
still wondering sometimes "why."
What goes around, comes around, says
a philosopher. We are happy and thankful
to add to that, "history repeats itself." All
of this said, we want to welcome our Sam
Florian back to the flagship. Whitehead
Enterprises. He is blessed to have reached
a point of victory in his recovery from the
big C and is ready to return from retire-
ment. That s great news.
Much remains for enjoyment during the
remainder of this year. Saturday, Nov. 6
marks the official presentation of a new
book that you will want to read. It is the
work of Sandy Allen who writes of the
beginning of the Texas State Railroad.
It is the most comprehensive, easy to
read account of Rusk's having been the
second penitentiary in Texas. The first
was in Huntsville, of course.
From that early effort to provide useful
employment for inmates of the prison, we
now have the successful operation of the
steam locomotive, excursion train, provid-
ing a hving piece of our historical past. She
will be at the Rusk Depot at 9:30 a.m. to
autograph the pubheation for eager read-
ers.
In the meantime, don't put off until
tomorrow what you need to do today be-
cause, "tomorrows are usually the busiest
day of the week." Later, mw
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