Red River Revue presents comedy

The Red River Revue Center will be presenting a "world premiere" play by a Texas playwright, Michael Jordan. The play is "An Afternoon In Central Park" - a short comedy in one act, with three scenes. The play will be presented at the Detroit Community Center on Friday, March 22nd at 7 p.m., and Saturday, March 23rd, at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

This is a free, and family friendly event – The Revue accepts donations only. Concessions will be available for purchase.

City urges residents to use convenience station

By LOU ANTONELLI

Managing Editor

If you want to do some spring cleaning, the City of Clarksville urges you to take advantage of the Convenience Station, which is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Located at the city barn, if you live inside the city limits of Clarksville or Red River County and can show proof of residency – such as with a driver’s license or utility bill – you may dump free of charge.

This service is free for residents only; businesses can still dump but must pay a fee, proportionate to the size of the load.

The fee is between $20 and $40 for six to eight foot trailers stacked up to three feet high, or a pick-up truck bed stacked one to three feet above the edge.

Nine to 12 foot trailers stacked three feet high will be charged between $50 and $80. The cost for 13 to 16 foot trailers stacked three feet high is between $90 and $120.

Asphalt or fiberglass roof shingles will be charged and additional weight feet for each six feet length of load.

Appliances can be dumped, but if they contain CFCs – which is sold by the brand name of Freon – they must be “red tagged”, indicating they have been properly drained of such chemicals by a certified technician, before they can be accepted. This usually includes air conditioners, refrigerators and freezers.

Items not accepted at the convenience station include batteries, tires, paint, hazardous materials, trees and brush.

If you have any question about using the Convenience station, call the City of Clarksville at 903-427-3834.

Black History Celebration Parade is Saturday

The 2019 Red River County Black History Celebration Parade will be held Saturday, March 9. The line-up will be at 3:00 p.m. on Industrial Blvd, same as last year. You must be there at 3:00 if you want to be considered during the judging. Divisions will be Youth, Largest Riding Club, Best Dressed Cowgirl, 1, 2 and 3rd place floats, Best Decorated Vehicle, 1, 2nd and 3rd.

The theme this year is “Black History You All.” The parade will start promptly at 3:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend or participate.

Deadline passes for spring election ballot

The deadline passed Friday at 5 p.m. for anyone interested in running for the local city council or school trustee. There will be a school trustee election in Clarksville and a city council election in Avery.

In the case of the Clarksville City Council, incumbents Charlie Wright (Ward 1) Juanita Moore (Ward 2) W.F. “Babe” Higgins (Ward 3) and Chrissy Witmer (Ward 4) all filed again and drew no opponents, so the city will be able to forego an election.

On the other hand, the Clarksville ISD Board of Trustees has two positions open. Incumbents Lanetta Roberts and John McPeters did not run again.

Five candidates will compete for the at-large positions: Michael Turner, Patricia Antonelli, Sterling Dockins, Latreece Hobbs, and Gabby Lewis.

In Avery, there are four seats up for election on the city council and three will have contests.
The Place 1 seat is vacant because of the resignation of Vickie Roseberry. Connie Kedrowski and Lewis “Bud” Callaway have filed to run for that seat.

Kedrowski is currently the council member in Place 3, but she filed to run again in Place 1.
Thomas Chesshire (Place 2) being opposed by Tracey Lambert. Doug Gortney and Peggy Strickland are running for the Place 3 seat Kderowski vacated. Elaine Belt (Place 5) is unopposed.

In the case of the Avery ISD, trustees whose terms are up this year are Brody Baird, John Murphy and Nancy Hendley. All three have signed up for another term and drew no opponents, so the district should be able to cancel the election.

Wanted Person

The Red River County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating the man in the photograph.

Luther Don Whitaker of Bowie County is wanted for Burglary of a Habitation, which is a Felony Warrant. Luther Whitaker is 39 years old and is described to be 6’1 inches tall, 210 lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

If you have any information that might lead to arrest of Luther Don Whitaker, contact Lamar and Red River County Crime Stoppers. You remain anonymous, and if your information leads to his arrestyou become eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1,000.

• www.785tips.com or www.427tips,com
• 903-785-TIPS or 903-427-TIPS
• www.P3Tips.com
• Smartphone app P3 Tips

Lamar and Red River County Crime Stoppers will not pay rewards for information provided through any source other than calls to its program. Calls may be made to Lamar County Crime Stoppers by any method mentioned above.

Friday is deadline for election sign-ups

By LOU ANTONELLI

Managing Editor

The deadline comes at the end of this week for anyone interested in running for local city council or school trustee.

Per the Secretary of State Election Calendar, Jan. 16, 2019 was the first day to file an application for a place on the ballot and the last day to file is Friday, Feb. 15, 2019.

It’s been very quiet in Clarksville. Four seats are up for election on the Clarksville City Council. They are currently held by Charlie Wright (Ward 1) Juanita Moore (Ward 2) W.F. “Babe” Higgins (Ward 3) and Chrissy Witmer (Ward 4).

City Secretary Tammy Quick said that as of Tuesday afternoon only Moore and Witmer had signed up.

City council seats have two-year terms Applications for city council seats are available at city hall, 800 Main St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, telephone 903-427-3834.

The Clarksville ISD Board of Trustees will have two positions open on the May 4, 2019 election day. Incumbents Lanetta Roberts and John McPeters are currently serving on three-year terms which will expire in May 2019.

As of Tuesday afternoon no one had signed up for either seat. Application packets will be available at the Clarksville ISD Administration Office located at 1500 West Main Street, Clarksville, Texas. 

Interested applicants may call 903-427-3891, ext 771 and have an application mailed to them.

In Avery, there are four seats up for election on the city council. The Place 1 seat is vacant as a result of the recent resignation of Vickie Roseberry. Lewis “Bud” Callaway has filed to run for that seat.

The other office holders are Thomas Chesshire (Place 2), who is being opposed by Tracey Lambert; Connie Kedrowski (Place 3), who is opposed by Doug Gortney and Peggy Strickland ; and Elaine Belt (Place 5). Terms are for two years each.

Anyone interested in the Avery City Council can sign up at City Hall, 250 Business Hwy. 82, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

In the case of the Avery ISD, trustees whose terms are up this year are Brody Baird, John Murphy and Nancy Hendley. All three have signed up for another term and no one else has. The seats are elected at-large for three year terms.

Anyone interested in signing up for Avery school trustee can go by the administration office during normal business hours, at 150 San Antonio St.

According to state law, qualifications for local office are as follows:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.

2. Residence – One year in the state and six months in the district prior to filing deadline.

3. Must be a registered voter at time of election.

Hub hosts community baby shower collection

The Hub Community Center, with the Red River County Pregnancy Care Center, is working together in Clarksville to share a Connection of Kindness with a Community Baby Shower.

This Community Baby Shower will be a community-wide event to collect essential baby items that help soon-to-be mothers by providing them with basic supplies and support needed to give their babies a healthy start, which is critical to the baby's continued health and development.

Shares of Kindness may be dropped off at The Hub Community Center, located at 501 West Broadway, Clarksville, February 1st-28^th Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Donation items include feeding items, baby bath care items, pacifiers, burp cloths, teething rings, receiving blankets, bottles, diapers, baby wipes, crib sheets, diaper bags, soft washcloths, bottle brush, and bibs.

For more information, contact Catana Yarnell at 903-427-4929 or Casey Weyland at 903-428-0862