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public notice

notice to vendors

Gilmer Independent School District is accepting vendor proposals for the 2008-2009 school year for the following items:

Snack Foods

Office Supplies

Awards/Plaques/Trophies

Building Materials

Misc. Hardware Supplies

Misc. Automotive Supplies

Misc. Apparel

Misc. Goods & Services

Integrated Pest Management Services

For proposals packet, please contact Beverly Grimes at 903-841-7405 or Gilmer ISD Business Office 500 South. Trinity, Gilmer, Texas 75644.

Proposals will be received in the Business Office until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 12,2008.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Gifted/Talented program in Gilmer Schools offers the opportunity for academic challenge to students who are capable of functioning at advanced levels. This program also serves the unique needs of students who have advanced abilities that are expressed creatively and/or artistically. If at anytime you feel that your child would qualify for the Gifted/Talented program, please go by your child’s campus to pick up a GT Nomination Packet. Nominations for grades K through 12 will be accepted Oct. 30 through November 25.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Bybee Ward Weisinger, Deceased, were issued on August 25, 2008 in Cause No. 08-PR.7363 pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: David Bybee Weisinger, Independent Executor.

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: David Bybee Weisinger

3627 Bobwhite Road

Gilmer, Texas 75645

DATED the day of , 2008.

Jordan A. Glaze

State Bar No.: 24059826

1428 W. 24th Street

Houston, Texas 77008

Telephone: (713) 822 4730

Facsimile: (713) 228 3003

ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE

Invitation to Bid No. 901-09

Sale of Building

Upshur County Texas

Notice to Bidders

Sabine Valley Regional MHMR Center dba Community Healthcore will receive sealed bids in the office of James W. Dees, Purchasing Manager, at 107 Woodbine Place, Longview Texas 75601 for the sale of the building located at 316 N. Trinity Street, Gilmer, Texas. This property is offered on an "AS IS" basis. Bids will be accepted until 11:00 am, 17th of November, 2008 in the Purchasing Manager’s office, Room 132. Bid opening is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on the 17th of November, 2008 in the Ben Bane Room at 107 Woodbine Place, Longivew Texas 75601. To review the property record, obtain information or to schedule a site visit, please call Jim Dees at (903)237-2364. Payment from the successful bidder will be required by 5:00 p.m. upon the date of award which is anticipated to be the 5th of December 2008. Community Healthcore reserves the right to accept or reject in whole or in part any bids received and to waive any irregularities or formalities in the best interest of Community Healthcore.

public notice

Harmony ISD is accepting sealed bids for two school busses through 9:00 a.m. November 3. They are Bluebird busses with Cummins diesel engines, 1989 and 1991 models. For more information contact Mr. Bohannan at 903-725-6367. Bids may be mailed or delivered to Harmony ISD 9788 State Hwy 154 West, Big Sandy, TX 75755.

Notice to creditors

No. 08-Pr-7376

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Kermit Theolphus Mize, Jr., Deceased, were issued on October 6, 2008, in the above styled and numbered cause to Barbara R. Mize, Independent Executrix of the Estate of Kermit Theolphus Mize, Jr.

  The residence of the Independent Executor is Gilmer,, Texas; the mailing address is:

c/o Bradley T. Steele

Attorney at Law

1101 Judson Road

Longview, Texas 75601

  All person having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law.

 Dated the 14th day of October, 2008.

Law Office of

Bradley T. Steele, P.C.

1101 Judson, Texas 75601

(903) 234-8844

Fax: (903) 234-8848

BY: Bradley T. Steele

State Bar No. 19099350

Notice to creditors

Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Maysel C. Watkins, deceased, were issued on 5th day of May, 2008, in Docket Number 08-PR-7333, pending in the County court of Upshur County, Texas, to Joe C. Watkins.

  The residence of the Independent Executor is in Upshur County, Texas, and the mailing address is:

Estate of Maysel C. Watkins

c/o Joe C. Watkins

P.O. Box 703

Gladewater, Texas 75647

  All person having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law.

 Dated the 13 day of October, 2008.

Dwight A. Brannon

P.O. Box 670

Gilmer, Texas 75644

Tel: 903-843-2523

State Bar No. 02894500

Attorney for the Estate of

Maysel C. Watkins, deceased

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID

The Region VII Educational Service Center is soliciting bids on behalf of one hundred and twenty two (122) education entities and one (1) education service in the Region VII Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are solicited for the following categories.

Category

Opening Date time

Substance & Alcohol Abuse Testing

Nov 04, 2008/ 1:30 PM

Computer Software & Supplies

Nov 06, 2008/ 1:30 PM

Physical Education/Recreational Sports & Supplies

Nov 06, 2008/ 1:30 PM

Science Supplies

Nov 06, 2008/ 1:30 PM

Instructional Catalog

Nov 13, 2008/ 1:30 PM

Transportation Maintenance & Supplies

Dec 03, 2008/ 1:30 PM 

Itemized specifications, estimated quantities, or estimated expenditures may be requested by contacting the: Purchasing Cooperative Department, Region VII Education Service Center, 1909 N. Longview St., Kilgore, Texas, 75662, phone number (903) 988-6855, or FAX (903) 988-6852. Bids will be opened at the Education Service Center, on each opening date at designated time. Late bids will be returned unopened. The Board of Directors reserves the right to make final decisions as to the recommendation by the Purchasing Committee.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS

Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)

Dist/Div: Atlanta

Contract 6181-46-001 for TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL in CASS County, etc will be opened on November 20, 2008 at 10:00 am at the District Office for an estimate of $181,300.00

 Contract 6181-48-001 for TREE AND STUMP REMOVAL in MARION County, etc will be opened on November 20, 2008 at 11:00 am at the District Office for an estimate of $161,250.00.

  Contract 6183-79-001 for MOWING RIGHT OF WAY TRACT 2 in MORRIS County, etc will be opened on November 19, 2008 at 10:00 am at the District Office for an estimate of $97,848.00.

 Contract 6183-80-001 for MOWING RIGHT OF WAY TRACT 2 in UPSHUR County, will be opened on November 19, 2008 at 10:00 am at the District Office for an estimate of $115,905.60.

 Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for t he TxDOT Prequalified Contractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalification materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. NOP: 27939.

State Office

Constr./Maint. Division

200 E. Riverside Dr.

Austin, Texas 78704

Phone: 512-416-2540

Dist/Div Office(s)

Atlanta District

District Engineer

701 E Main

Atlanta, Texas 75551-1210

Phone: 903-796-2851

Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS

Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)

Dist/Div: Atlanta

Contract 0046-05-045 for SEAL COAT in BOWIE County, etc. will be opened on November 4, 2008 at the State Office.

Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for t he TxDOT Prequalified Contractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalification materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. NPO: 27843.

State Office

Constr./Maint. Division

200 E. Riverside Dr.

Austin, Texas 78704

Phone: 512-416-2540

Dist/Div Office(s)

Atlanta District

District Engineer

701 E Main

Atlanta, Texas 75551-1210

Phone: 903-796-2851

Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

Union Hill ISD

Notice of General Election

(Aviso De Eleccion General)

To the Registered Voters of Union Hill School, Gilmer, Texas: (A los votantes registrados de Distrito Escolat, Gilmer, Texas:) Notice is hereby given that the polling places listed below will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on November 4, 2008, for voting in a general election to elect school board members. (Nortifiquese, por las presente, que las casillas electorales sitadoes abajo se abriran desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 7:00 p.m. ed 4 de Noviembre de 2008 para votar en la Eleccion General para elegir miembros del board.)

Location(s) of Polling Places

(Direccion(es) de las casillas electorales)

Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted each weekday at (La votacion adelantada en persona se llevara a cabo de lunes a viernes en) Union Hill Vocational Building/el edificio vocacional de Union Hill between the hours of 7a.m. and 7 p.m. beginning on Monday, October 20, 2008 (entre las 7 de la manana y las 7 de la tarde empezando el lunes, 20 de Octubre) and ending on Saturday, October 25, 2008 ( y terminando el Sabado, 25 de Octubre 2008.

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to: ( Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran en ausencia por correo deberan enviarse a:)County Clerk’s Office 100 W. Tyler St.Gilmer, TX 75644

Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later then the close of business on (Las solicitudes para boletas que se votaran en ausencia por correo deberan recibirse para el fin de las horas de negocio el) October 28, 2008.

Issued this the 8th day of October, 2008

(Emitada este dia 8 de Octubre, 2008.

Notice of general election

New Diana Independent School District will conduct early voting by personal appearance for the school board trustee election for positions 1,3,6 and 7. Voting will be conducted at the School Administration Office 1373 US Hwy 259 S, the S.E. corner of the intersection of Hwy 259 and 154 between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday October 20th through October 31st. Early voting at the administration office will be only for the trustee election and not the presidential election. Contact your county clerk’s office for times and locations of early voting in the presidential election.

The General Election will be held on Tuesday November 4th from 7am to 7 pm at the following locations:

Upshur County

S.E. Gilmer-Rock Building

Voting Box # 1

South Diana-New Diana Auditorium

Voting Box # 6

Pine Acres 1st Assembly of God Church Hwy 271

Voting Box #7

North Diana-Walnut Creek Baptist Church

Voting Box #8

Ore City-Ore City, City Hall

Voting Box #9

Harrsion County

Precinct #16 Syrmna Methodist Church

Precinct #23

Morton Baptist Church

Applications for ballot by mail must be received no later than the close of business on October 28th

Applications for ballot by mail shall be mailed to:

Lana Barton

Early Voting Clerk

1373 US Hwy 259

Diana, Texas 75640

NOTICe to creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Okemah Haber, Deceased, were issued on June 2, 2008, in Cause No. 08-PR-7330, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: Don Gray.

 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o:

Raymond E. "Bo" Rogers, Jr.

Attorney at Law

2500 Judson Rd., Ste. H

Longview, TX 75605

Dated October 8, 2008.

Raymond E. "Bo" Rogers, Jr.

Attorney for Don Gray

State Bar No.: 04010358

2500 Judson Rd., Ste. H

Longview, TX 75605

Telephone: (903) 234-2600

Facsimile: (903) 234-2511

Notice to creditors

Notice is hereby given that Letters of Guardianship for "In the Matter of the Guardianship of Heather Mayree Wolf." An Incapacitated Person were issued on October 3,2008, under Docket No. 08-GU-207, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas to Richard Park, Guardian of the Person and Estate of Heather Mayree Wolf.

Claims may be presented addresses as follows:

Richard Park

Guardian of the Person and Estate of Heather Mayree Wolf

c/o Karen Bishop

Attorney at Law

P.O. Box 1330

Gilmer, Texas 75644

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner prescribed by law.

Dated this 8th day of October, 2008.

By: Karen D. Bishop,

Attorney for Richard Park

Notice to creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Kenneth Venoy Benefield, Deceased, were issued on August 25, 2008, in Cause No. 08-PR-7361, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: Jeannie Benefield.

 All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o David Griffith

Attorney at Law

404 North Titus

P.O. Box 864

Gilmer, Texas 75644-0864

Dated the 3 day of October, 2008.

David Griffith

Attorney for Jeannie Benefield

State Bar No.: 00797466

404 North Titus

P.O. Box 864

Gilmer, Texas 75644-0864

Telephone: (903) 843-5005

Facsimile: (903) 843-5392

Notice to creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DAN GWINN, Deceased, were issued on September 29, 2008, in Cause No. 08-PR-7378, pending in Probate Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: HELEN MARIE SIMS.

 All claims to be filed and served upon said Estate shall be served in the following manner, at the following address:

HELEN MARIE SIMS

c/o Vincent L. Dulweber, Attorney P.O. Box 3106

Longview, Texas 75606

(903) 757-2880

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Public notice

New Diana ISD will have a public meeting to discuss the District’s State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST) on Monday, October 13, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the New Diana Board Room in the Business Office/Technology Hall (formerly Kindergarten Wing), 1373 US Hwy 259 South, Diana, TX 75640.

Public notice

Request for qualifications

Ore City Independent School District intends to select a Construction Manager-At-Risk for construction of a new elementary school in a two-step process pursuant to Texas Education Code section 44.038.

Proposals is response to the District Request for qualifications are due AT 2:00 PM on October 21, 2008, in the Administration Office, 100 Rebel Road, Ore City, Texas. Proposals must be submitted on accordance with the Request for Qualifications.

The Request for Qualifications is available from:

Lynn Heflin, Superintendent of Schools

Ore City Independent School District

P.O. Box 100

100 Rebel Road

Ore City, Texas 75683

Phone: 903-968-3300 FAX: 903-668-3797

notice to creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Dan Gwinn, Deceased, were issued on September 29,2008, in Cause No. 08-PR-7378 pending in the Probate Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: Helen Marie Sims.

 All claims to be filed and served upon said Estate shall be served in the following manner, at the following address:

Helen Marie Sims

c/o Vincent L. Dulweber, Attorney

P.O. Box 3106

Longview, Texas 75606

(903)757-2880

  All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Public notice

City of ore city

Texas community

development program

The City of Ore City has recently completed Texas Community Development Program activities under its 2006 TCDP Contract #726491 with Office of Rural Community Affairs. One public hearing will be held to allow citizens an opportunity to comment on the completed project activities, amount of funds spent and the amount of funds spent on activities that benefited low/moderate income persons. Specific information on the TCDP program will be available.

The public hearing will be held at City Hall at 302 E. Main on October 9,2008 at 3:30 P.M., to review the City’s program performance including the actual use of the TCDP funds. The city encourages individual citizens and citizen’s groups to make their views known at this public hearing and welcomes the full participation of its citizens in the close-out and completion of this TCDP contract. Written complaints and grievances regarding this TCDP contract and project activities will be received until October 24, 2008 and will be responded to in writing within fifteen (15) working days. Citizen comments may be delivered to City Hall at any time. Groups representative of persons of low and moderate income may request technical assistance in developing comments by contacting the person listed below.

A copy of the City’s Project Completion Report and Certificate of Expenditures will be available for inspection at City Hall after the hearing. Handicapped individuals who may have difficulty in attending this meeting should contact City Hall to arrange for assistance Para residentes necesitados de interpretes, favor de comunicarse con la municipalidad antes de las audiencia publica.

For further information, contact Gail Weir at 903-968-2511.

Public Notice

Request for Proposals

Gilmer Independent School District is accepting proposals for

Audio Equipment

For complete information and specifications, contact Beverly Grimes at 903-841-7405 or email request to grimesb@org. Proposals are due at the Gilmer ISD Business Office 500 South Trinity, Gilmer, Texas 75644 no later than 10:00 am Central Time on Friday, October 10,2008. Gilmer ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. 08-010

An ordinance providing for sanitary control covering land use within 150 feet of the city’s public water supply well(s). Further, providing for the protection of groundwater sources by TCEQ rules and regulations considering Texas Administrative Code Title 30 Chapter 290, current and future modifications, and/or replacements and providing a penalty clause.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS GILMER ISD’S

State Financial Accountability Rating

GILMER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT will hold a public meeting at 6:00 P.M., Monday, October 20, 2008, in the Board Room at the District Administration Building located at 500 South Trinity Street, Gilmer, Texas.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Gilmer ISD’s FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System) Report and Gilmer ISD’s rating on the state’s financial accountability system. The public is invited to attend.

CITATION BY PUBLICATION

DIVORCE/DOMESTIC

CAUSE NO. 655-08

CLERK OF THE COURT

CAROLYN BULLOCK

P.O. BOX 950

GILMER, TX 75644

PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY OR PETITIONER

MATTHEW R. PATTON IV

P.O. BOX 1110

GILMER, TEXAS 75644

THE STATE OF TEXAS

TO: JOHNNY DARRELL BAILEY, ,,

and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s),

"You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the Clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty two days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you."

The petition of PATRICIA ANN KAMONT, Petitioner, was filed in the said court of Upshur County, Texas on the 24th day of September, 2008, against JOHNNY DARRELL BAILEY Respondent(s), numbered 655-08 and entitled:

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRIAGE OF PATRICIA ANN KAMONT AND JOHNNY DARRELL BAILEY

The suit request: ORIGINAL PETITION FOR DIVORCE

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree on the child’s (children’s) interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s (children’s) adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and Seal of said Court at Gilmer, Texas, this the 24th day of September, 2008.

Attest: Carolyn Bullock, District Clerk of the 115th District Court, Upshur County, Texas

By: L.Seahorn Deputy

PUB LICE NOTICE

CITY OF GILMER

TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

The City of Gilmer is giving notice of the City’s intent to submit a Community Development Block Grant Fund application for a grant from the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. The grant application request is $250,000 for street improvements in the northern and southern sections of town. The application is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.

Citation by publication

Divorce/domestic

Clerk of the Court

Carolyn bullock

P.O. Box 950

Gilmer, texas 75644

Petitioner’s Attorney or Petitioner

Christina Hollwarth

P.O. Box 488

Longview, Texas 75606

The State of Texas

To: Jessica Katherine Gailes, ,,

and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s),

"You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the Clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty two days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you."

The petition of Curtis Jarman, Petitioner, was filed in the said Court of Upshur County, Texas on the 19th day of September, 2008, against Jessica Katherine Gailes Respondent(s), number 643-08 and entitled:

In the interest of marrissa stetler-Gailes a child

The suit request: original petition in to adjudicate parentage and original petition in suit affecting parent-child relationship

The date and place of birth of the child (children) who is (are) the subject of the suit: Marrissa Kalynn Stetler-Gailes, 9/30/2006, Arlington, Texas

The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree on the child’s (children’s) interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s (children’s) adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and Seal of said Court at Gilmer, Texas, this the 19th day of September, 2008.

Attest: Carolyn Bullock, District Clerk of the 115th District Court, Upshur County, Texas

By: L.Seahorn Deputy

public notice

notice to vendors

Gilmer Independent School District is accepting vendor proposals for the 2008-2009 school year for the following items:

Snack Foods

Office Supplies

Awards/Plaques/Trophies

Building Materials

Misc. Hardware Supplies

Misc. Automotive Supplies

Misc. Apparel

Misc. Goods & Services

Integrated Pest Management Services

For proposals packet, please contact Beverly Grimes at 903-841-7405 or Gilmer ISD Business Office 500 South. Trinity, Gilmer, Texas 75644.

Proposals will be received in the Business Office until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8,2008.

union grove independent school district public meeting notice

The Union Grove ISD will review the School F.I.R.S.T. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) report from the Texas Education Agency during a regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, October 13th, 2008, in the high school library. Administrators will be available to answer any questions. Interested school patrons are encouraged to attend.

notice to creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Felton Sam Johnson, Jr., Deceased, were issued on September 16, 2008, in Cause No. 08-PR-7345, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: Bonnie Lorene Johnson.

 All person having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: Thomas W. Reardon, Jr.

Attorney at Law

404 North Green Street

P.O. Drawer 2072

Longview, Texas 75606-2072

Dated the 19th day of September, 2008.

Thomas W. Reardon, Jr

Attorney for Bonnie Lorene Johnson

State Bar No.: 16640500

404 North Green Street

P.O. Drawer 2072

Longview, Texas 75606-2072

Telephone: (903) 757-4001

Facsimile: (903) 753-5123

Notice to Vendors

Gilmer ISD is seeking proposals for a multi-year exclusive contract to provide Non-alcoholic Beverage Products.

Vendors wishing to submit proposals must agree to abide by and comply with all federal and state regulations and laws related to the availability of and product dispensed from school vending machines.

Please contact Beverly Grimes at 903-841-7405 or Gilmer ISD Business Office, 500 South Trinity, Gilmer, Texas 75644, to request proposals packet. Proposals will be received in the Business Office until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Gilmer ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals.

notice to vendors

Gilmer ISD is seeking proposals for the purchase of fuel for district buses and vehicles. For complete information, contact Beverly Grimes at 903-841-7405 or Gilmer ISD Business Office, 500 S Trinity, Gilmer, Texas 75644.

Proposals will be received in the Business Office until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Gilmer ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids

NOTICE TO ALL PERSON HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE ALLRED, DECEASED

Independent Administration of the Estate of Lucille Allred, Deceased, has been commenced by the issuance of original Letters Testamentary to Jack Phillips on September 10, 2008, by the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, acting in Cause No. 08-PR-7360, styled "In Re: Estate of Lucille Allred, Deceased," in which Court the matter is pending.

All persons having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present them to the person at the address specified herein below within the time prescribed by law.

Mr. Jack Phillips,

Independent Executor of the Estate of Lucille Allred, Deceased

c/o Joe W. Newsom, Jr., Attorney at Law

403 West Tyler Street

Gilmer, Texas 75644

Dated this 11th day of September, 2008.

Joe W. Newsom, Jr.

Attorney at Law

Law Offices of Todd Tefteller

403 West Tyler Street

Gilmer, Texas 75644

PHONE: (903) 843-5678

FAX: (903) 680-2310

TSB# 2405112

public notice

The City of Gilmer will hold a public hearing at Gilmer City Hall, 110 Buffalo, Gilmer, Texas, on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year’s budget by $83,500.00, 5.90 percent, and of that amount, $9,143.00 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. The City encourages citizens to participate in the discussion of the budget and to make their views known at the public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views to Kathy Davidson, City Secretary, at the Gilmer City Hall. Handicapped individuals wishing to attend this meeting should contact Gilmer City Hall at 903-843-2552 to arrange assistance.

Public notice of test of automatic

Tabulating equipment

AVISO PUBLICO DE PRUEBA

DE EQUIPO PARA TABULAR

AUTOMATICAMENTE

Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment being used in the Election held on November 4, 2008 will be tested on September 18, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Upshur County Courthouse to ascertain that the equipment will perform accurately.

Por ls presente se de aviso que el equipo para tabular Automaticamente que se usara en la Eleccion que se Llevara a cabo el 4 de noviembre de 2008 se probara el 18 de Septiembre a las 9:00 manana en del la Corte Condado de Upshur para acertar queel equipo contara Con exactitude los votos para todos los puesto Oficiales.

Peggy Lagrone, County Clerk

(Secretario del Condado)

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS

Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)

Dist/Div: Atlanta

Contract 6182-27-001 for INSTALLATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS in BOWIE County, etc. will be opened on October 16, 2008 at the State Office for a estimate of $1,352,201.25.

 Contract 6183-99-001 for BRIDGE REPAIR in MORRIS County, etc will be opened on October 15, 2008 at 1:00 om at the State Office for an estimate of $695,946.90.

Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for t he TxDOT Prequalified Contractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalification materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. NOP: 27537.

State Office

Constr./Maint. Division

200 E. Riverside Dr.

Austin, Texas 78704

Phone: 512-416-2540

Dist/Div Office(s)

Atlanta District

District Engineer

701 E Main

Atlanta, Texas 75551-1210

Phone: 903-796-2851

Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

Public notice

City of east mountain

Texas community development block grant program

The City of East Mountain is giving notice of the City’s intent to submit a Community Development Block Grant Fund application for a grant from the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. The grant application request is $250,000 for water system improvements for a city-wide benefit. The application is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours.

Public hearing

City of east mountain

Texas community development block grant program

The city of East Mountain will hold a public hearing at 7:00 PM on Monday, September 8, 2008 at City Hall at 103 Municipal Drive in regard to the submission of an application to the Office of Rural Community Affairs for a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TXCDBG) grant. The purpose of this meeting is to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the citizen participation plan, the development of local housing and community development needs, the amount of TXCDBG funding available, all eligible to TXCDBG activities, and the use of past TXCDBG funds. The City encourages citizens to participate in the development of this TXCDBG application and to make their views known at this public hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and proposals to City Hall. Persons with disablities that wish to attend this meeting should contact City Hall to arrange for such assistance. Individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact City Hall at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Para residents necesitados de interpretes, favor de comunicarse con la municioalidad antes de las audiencia publica.

For further information, contact Tammy Hazel at the City Hall at 903-297-6041.

Clerk of the court

Ms. Barbara Duncan

Gregg County district Clerk

P.O. Box 711

Longview, Texas 75606

The state of texas

Notice to defendant: " You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written Answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you."

TO: Gerald Hughes, Defendant, Greeting:

You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written Answer to the Plaintiffs’ Original Petition and Jury Demand at or before ten o’clock a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after the date of issuance of this citation, before the Honorable County Court at Law of Gregg County, Texas at the courthouse at Law of Gregg County, Texas at the courthouse of said county Longview, Texas. Said Plaintiffs’ Petition was filed with the court on the 12th day of March., 2008, in this case, numbered 2008-573-ccl2 on the docket of said court and styled,

GERALD HUGHES, Plaintiffs

vs.

GARY JESUS SMITH AND WHI, LLC Defendant

The names of the parties to the cause are as follows: GERALD HUGHES is the Plaintiff and GARY JESUS SMITH AND WHI, LLC are Defendants.

A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit:

Auto Damages

as is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Petition and Jury Demand on file in this suit.

The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandated thereof, and make due return as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said court, at office in Longview, Texas, this date: 27th day of August, 2008.

Attest: Ms. Barbara Duncan

Gregg County District Clerk

By: Connie Sirratt

Public notice

City of Ore City is accepting bids for solid waste collection and disposal service to begin January 1, 2009. Sealed bids should be submitted on "Request for Proposals" provided by the City, and submitted to Mrs. Gail Weir, PO Box 327, or 302 E Main St, Ore City Tx 75683 by Friday, October 31, 2008, at 4pm. Bids will be opened and awarded Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at 7pm at City Hall. The City Council reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Notice to all persons having claims against the estate of Betty Jo mayfield mccoy, deceased

Administration of the Estate of Betty Jo Mayfield McCoy, Deceased, has been commenced by the issuance of original Letters of Administration to Odie B. Mayfield on August 25, 2008, by the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, acting in Cause No. 08-PR-7367, style "In Re: The Estate of Betty Jo Mayfield McCoy, Deceased," in which Court the matter is pending.

All persons having claims against are hereby notified to present them to the person at the address specified herein below within the time prescribed by law.

Mr. Odie B. Mayfield,

Administrator of the Estate of Betty Jo Mayfield McCoy, Deceased,

c/o Joe W. Newsom, Jr., Attorney at Law

403 West Tyler Street

Gilmer, Texas 75644

Dated this 27th day of August, 2008.

Joe W. Newsom, Jr.

Attorney at Law

403 West Tyler Street

Gilmer, Texas 75644

PHONE (903) 843-5678

FAX: (903) 680-2310

State Bar No. 24051112

Public notice

City of gilmer

Texas community development block grant program texas capital fund

The City of Gilmer is giving notice of the City’s intent to submit a grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for a Texas Capital Fund Infrastructure Program grant. The grant application requests $543,600 of grants funds to carry out the construction of sanity sewer and road improvements within the southern portion of the City of Gilmer and its extraterritorial jurisdiction in support of the development of a new manufacturing facility. The application is available for review at City Hall during regular business hours

notice of renewal

Notice of renewal application for private club registration permit for Gilmer County Club located at Highway 155 South side 2 miles southwest city limits, Gilmer, Texas.

Owner- Gilmer County

Club Corporation

President- George Heath

Vice President- Louis Fennell

Secretary- Vonna Crowler

the state of texas

Citation by publication

To all persons interested in the estate of Felton Sam Johnson., Jr., deceased,

 1. Stedarole Keith Johnson, and unknown heirs;

 2. Steffond O’Shea Johnson, and unknown heirs;

 3. All unknown heirs

  Bonnie Lorene Johnson has filed in the County of Upshur County, an Application To Determine Heirs and a First Amended Application for Letters of Administration of said FELTON SAM JOHNSON, JR., Deceased.

  The file number of such application and the Probate Docket number being No. 08-PR7345 and the style of the case begun by such application is: Estate of FELTON SAM JOHNSON, JR., deceased.

 All persons interested in said estate ARE CITED TO APPEAR in County Court of Upshur County, Texas, in the Courthouse thereof at or before 10 o’clock a.m. on the first Monday after service is perfected by the completion of such Publication, to contest said application if they desire to do so, by filing opposition in writing

 The name and address of the attorney for applicant, or the address of applicant is: THOMAS W. READON, JR., P.O. Drawer 2072, Longview, TX 75606.

 Issued this the 22nd day of August, 2008.

  The officer executing this Citation shall have a the copy of this Citation served by publication in the newspaper in the City of Gilmer, for not less than 10 days before the return day thereof, exclusive of the date of publication and return the original copy of this Citation to the Clerk stating in a written return thereon the time and place where citation was published.

 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court, at the office in Gilmer, Texas this the 22nd day of August, A.D., 2008.

Peggy lagrone, Clerk

County Court, Upshur County, Texas

By B. Wenchester Deputy

P.O. Box 730, Gilmer, Texas 75644

Notice of forfeiture

Notice is hereby given that in cause of United States of America v. William Allen Pipes, Cause No. 6:08CR39, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered a Preliminary Order forfeiting specific property to the United States of America. Said property being:

A. Compaq Presario Model S5100NX, Serial #MXK3331TN; and

B. Blackberry ESN #07608898097

  The United States hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the forfeiters property in such manner as the United States Attorney General may direct. Any persons having or claiming a legal right, title or interest in the aforementioned property must file a petition with the Court within thirty (30) days of the final publication of this notice or of receipt of actual notice, whichever is earlier, pursuant to the provision of Title 21, U.S.C 853(n).

 The petition shall be for a hearing to adjudicate the validity of the petitioner’s alleged interest in the forfeited property. The petition shall be signed by the petitioner under penalty of perjury and shall set forth the nature and extent of the petitioner’s right title or interest in the forfeited property, the time and circumstances of the petitioner’s acquisition of the right, title and interest in the forfeited property and any additional facts supporting the petitioner’s claim and the relief sought. The original petition shall be filed with the Clerk of this Court, and a copy mailed to Assistant United States Attorney Bill Baldwin, United States Attorney’s Office, 110 N. College Suite 700, Tyler, Texas 75702.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS

Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)

Dist/Div: Atlanta

Contract 0063-04-053 for RELOCATE DYNAMIC MESSAGE in PANOLA County, etc. will be opened on September 10, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the State Office.

Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for t he TxDOT Prequalified Contractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalification materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. NOP: 27419.

State Office

Constr./Maint. Division

200 E. Riverside Dr.

Austin, Texas 78704

Phone: 512-416-2540

Dist/Div Office(s)

Atlanta District

District Engineer

701 E Main

Atlanta, Texas 75551-1210

Phone: 903-796-2851

Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

public notice

Ore City Independent School District will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, August 28, 2008, beginning at 6:00 P.M. in the boardroom located in the administration building at 100 Rebel Road, Ore City, Texas, for the purpose of discussing the proposed tax rate for 2008-2009. The OCISD Board of Trustees will meet to adopt the budget and set the tax rate at 6:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 28,2008.

Public notice

Ore City ISD public notification of nondiscrimination career and technology education programs. Ore City ISD offers career and technology education programs in Business, Family and Consumer Science, and Agriculture. Admission to these programs is based on interest, aptitude, age appropriateness and class space available. It is the policy of Ore City ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI or the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Ore City ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Lynn Heflin, at 100 Rebel Road, P.O. Box 100, Ore City, Texas 75683, 903-968-3300 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Ray Deason at the same address and number.

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS FOR FUEL PRODUCTS

Union Grove Independent School District is accepting proposals for the following: Fuel Products

For complete proposal requirements and specifications, please contact the Union Grove ISD Business Office, 11220 Union Grove Rd., or PO Box 1447, Gladewater, TX 75647, or call 903-845-5509. Sealed proposals are due at the above address no later than 3:00 P.M. Tuesday August 26, 2008.

The state of texas

Citation by publication

To All persons interested in the estate of FELTON SAM JOHNSON, JR., deceased,

 1. Kimberly Renee Johnson, and unknown heirs;

BONNIE LORENE JOHNSON has filed in the County Court of Upshur County, an Application to Determine Heirs and a first Amended Application for Letters of Administration of said FELTON SAM JOHNSON, JR., deceased.

  The file number of such application and the Probate Docket number being No. 08-PR-7345 and the style of the case begun by such application is Estate of FELTON SAM JOHNSON, JR. deceased.

 All persons interested in said estate ARE CITED TO APPEAR in County Court of Upshur County, Texas, in the Courthouse thereof at or before 10 o’clock a.m. on the first Monday after service is perfected by the completion of such Publication, to contest said application if they desire to do so, by filing opposition in writing

 The name and address of the attorney for applicant, or the address of applicant is: THOMAS W. READON, JR., P.O. Drawer 2072, Longview, TX 75606.

 Issued this the 14th day of August, 2008.

  The officer executing this Citation shall have a the copy of this Citation served by publication in the newspaper in the City of Gilmer, for not less than 10 days before the return day thereof, exclusive of the date of publication and return the original copy of this Citation to the Clerk stating in a written return thereon the time and place where citation was published.

 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court, at the office in Gilmer, Texas this the 14th day of August, A.D., 2008.

Peggy lagrone, clerk

County Court, Upshur County, Texas

By B. Wenchester Deputy

P.O. Box 730, Gilmer, Texas 75644

Public notice

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. the City Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 Buffalo, Gilmer, to consider the following:

A zoning request by JOART, LLC - Joe Rice and Richard Henson to change Lot 7, Block 5, Bledsoe Addition at Bradford just south of Pine Street on the east side, from R-1 to MF-1, according to the rules and regulations of the City of Gilmer Zoning Ordinance. The public is invited to attend.

Request for competitive proposals for ice cream products

Union Grove ISD is accepting bids for miscellaneous Ice Cream products for the 2008-2009 school year. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to accept of reject any or all bids. Sealed bids will be accepted until Tuesday, August 26 at 3:00 pm at which time bids will be opened. Sealed bids should be submitted to Terri Woodfin, specifications forms may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent, 11220 Union Grove Rd., P.O. Box 1447, Gladewater, TX. 75645, (903) 845-5509.

Notice to Creditors

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testmentary for the Estate of Lola Fay Hitt, Deceased, were issued on July 7, 2008. in Cause No. 08-PR-7335, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: Lynn Hitt. The residence of the Independent Executor is Kingwood, Harris County, Texas; the post office address is:

c/o Griffith Law Firm

Attorneys at Law

404 N. Titus Street

P.O. Box 864

Gilmer, Texas 75644

All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Dated the 1st day of August, 2008.

GRIFFTH LAW FIRM, P.C.

P.O. BOX 864

GILMER, TEXAS 75644

PHONE (903) 843-5005

FAX (903) 843-5392

David B. Griffith

State Bar No.:08479300

Attorneys for Estate

Public notice

Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. the City Planning and Zoning Commission will meet in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 110 Buffalo, Gilmer, to consider the following:

A zoning request by JOART, LLC - Joe Rice and Richard Henson to change Lot 7, Block 5, Bledsoe Addition at Bradford just south of Pine Street on the east side, from R-1 to MF-1, according to the rules and regulations of the City of Gilmer Zoning Ordinance. The public is invited to attend.

notice to all persons having claims against the estate of james welton wilbanks, deceased

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James Welton Wilbanks, Deceased, were issued on August 1, 2008, in Cause No. 08-PR-7365, which is pending on the Probate Docket of Upshur County, texas, to:

Annie Cele Wilbanks

304 N. Montgomery Street

Gilmer, Texas 75644.

All persons having claims against said estate being administered are hereby required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

Date this 6th day of August, 2008.

Russell & Wooten, P.C.

By Kerry Wootten

P.O. Box 1135

Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456-1135

Phone (903) 572-3653

State Bar No. 21993600

Public Notice

Notice is hereby given by Lauren Parish, 115th District Judge, pursuant to Section 152.905 if the Local Government code that a public hearing will be held at 8:15 a.m. on August 19, 2008, in the Jury Room located in the Upshur County Justice Center for the purpose of setting the amount of the annual compensation of the County Auditor, Assistant Auditor and Court Reporter.

Notice of public hearing

The Upshur County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing at it’s Regular meeting in the Upshur County Commissioners Courtroom on August 15, 2008 at 9:00 AM for the purpose of establishing a Reinvestment Zone located at the Southeast Corner of Bluebird and State Hwy 271. Anyone may speak in favor or against the proposed designation of the Reinvestment Zone at this meeting. A Reinvestment Zone is necessary for the consideration of a Tax Abatement agreement with anyone located within the Zone. Dean Fowler Upshur County Judge

Notice of meeting to consider proposed budget

The Upshur County Commissioner’s Court will consider and take action on the proposed budget for Upshur County at 9:00 a.m. on August 15, 2008 in a meeting to be held in the Commissioner’s Courtroom, third Floor, Upshur County Courthouse, 100 Tyler Street, Gilmer, Texas. Members of the public are encouraged to attend this hearing and express their views.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS

Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read.

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S)

Dist/Div: Atlanta

Contract 6098-20-001 for COLD POUR CRACK SEAL in BOWIE County, etc. will be opened on September 10, 2008 at 1:00 pm at the State Office for an estimate of $474,861.60

Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalified Contractor’s list, at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must submit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prequalification materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT’s website at www.txdot.gov and from reproduction companies at the expense of the contractor. NOP: 27290.

State Office

Constr./Maint. Division

200 E. Riverside Dr.

Austin, Texas 78704

Phone: 512-416-2540

Dist/Div Office(s)

Atlanta District

District Engineer

701 E Main

Atlanta, Texas 75551-1210

Phone: 903-796-2851

Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the estate of John Scott Denson, Deceased, in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas

Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of John Scott Denson, Deceased, were issued on June 23, 2008 in Cause No. 08-PR-7351, pending in the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, to: John Burba Denson. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned attorneys within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

c/o: H. CHUCK BAUMAN, III

Brown, Bauman & Smith

A Professional Corporation

400 E. Fifth Street

Tyler, TX 75701

Dated the 18th day of July, 2008

Respectfully submitted

BROWN, BAUMAN & SMITH

A Professional Corporation

400 E. Fifth Street

Tyler, Texas 75701

Telephone: (903) 597-6333

Facsimile: (903) 597-6335

H. CHUCK BAUMAN

State Bar No.: 01930990

ATTORNEYS FOR APPLICANT

State of texas

County of upshur

Citation

TO: William Brett Mitchell

6000

6000

You are hereby commanded to appear before me, Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2, of Upshur County, Texas, at or before 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of 10 days from the date of service of this citation upon you, at my office at 405 N. Titus, Gilmer, TEXAS 75644, to answer in the suit

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GILMER vs. WILLIAM BRETT MITCHELL

  Being cause number 40-CO8 on the Docket of said Court, the Plaintiff’s demand being for the sum of $3,846.25 dollars, due upon: SEE ATTACHMENT.

  The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.

 Issued and given under my hand at Upshur County, Texas this the 16th day of July, 2008.

LYLE Potter

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2

Upshur County, Texas

Public notice

Request for proposals

 Gilmer Independent School District is accepting proposals for Computer to be purchased in September, 2008.

  For complete information and specifications, contact Rusty Ivey at 903-841-7400 or email request to iveyr@gilmerisd.org. Proposals are due at the Gilmer ISD Business Office 500 South Trinity, Gilmer, Texas 75644 no later then 2:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, August 13, 2008.

 If awarded, vendor will be notified and purchase order issued after September 1, 2008. Gilmer ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Notice of public hearing

The Upshur County Commissioners Court will hold a Public Hearing at it’s Regular meeting in the Upshur County Commissioners Courtroom on Thursday, July 31st at 9:00 AM for the purpose of establishing a Reinvestment Zone located at the Southeast Corner of Bluebird and State Hwy 271. Anyone may speak in favor or against the proposed designation of the Reinvestment Zone at this meeting. A Reinvestment Zone is necessary for the consideration of a Tax Abatement agreement with anyone located within the Zone. Dean Fowler Upshur County Judge

request for competitive proposals for fuel products

Union Grove Independent School District is accepting proposals for the following: Fuel Products For complete proposals requirements and specifications, please contact the Union Grove ISD Business Office, 11220 Union Grove., or PO Box 117, Gladewater, TX 75648, or call 903-845-5509. Sealed proposals are due at the above address no later than 3:00 P.M. Monday, August 4th, 2008.

public notice

Harmony ISD is accepting sealed bids for any of the following items until the opening of the bids on July 30, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

1991 Bluebird diesel bus. 5.9

Cummins diesel

1989 Bluebird diesel bus. 5.9 \Cummins diesel

Gravely X260 0-turn mower. 8 years old, needs some engine work

E-Z go electric Golf cart

Air compressor

Rolls of 4 foot cyclone fence

For more information contact John Bohannan. 903-725-6367

9788 State Hwy. 154 West

Big Sandy, TX 75755

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WELDON WILLS, DECEASED

Independent Administration of the Estate of Robert Weldon Wills, Deceased, has been commenced by the issuance of original Letters Testamentary to Keith Ray Wills on July 7, 2008, by the County Court of Upshur County, Texas, acting in Cause No. 08-PR-7358, styled "In Re: Estate of Robert Weldon Wills, Deceased," in which Court the matter is pending. All person having claims against the estate are hereby notified to present them to the person at the address specified herein below within the time prescribed by law.

Mr. Keith Ray Wills,

Independent Administration of the Estate of Robert Weldon Wills, Deceased

c/o Joe W. Newsom, Jr., Attorney at Law

403 West Tyler Street

Gilmer, Texas 75644

Dated this 7th day of July, 2008.

Joe W. Newsom, Jr.

Attorney at Law

Law Offices of Todd Tefteller

403 West Tyler Street

Gilmer, Texas 75644

PHONE: (903) 843.5678

FAX: (903) 680.2310

TSB#24051112

Notice to creditors

Notice to hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Donna T. Herrmann were issued on June 23, 2008, in Docket No. 08-PR-7355, pending the County Court of Upshur County, texas, to: Donald E. Herrmann, Independent Executor. All claims against the Estate shall be presented to the Independent Executor at the following address:

Mr. Donald E. Herrmann

201 Main Street, Suite 2500

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

All persons having claims against this Estate which currently being administered are required to present them within the time and manner required by law. Dated this 7th day of July, 2008.

Donald E. Herrmann

State Bar No. 09541300

KELLY HART & HALLMAN LLP

201 Main Street, Suite 2500

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Telephone: (817) 332-2500

Facsimile: (817) 878-9280

ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE

public notice

request for proposal

Gilmer Independent School District is accepting proposals for the following.

High School Flooring Project

  For complete proposal requirements and specifications, Pleas contact the Gilmer ISD Business Office, 500 S. Trinity, Gilmer, TX 75644. 903-841-7405 or 903-841-7428.

 Proposals will be due in sealed envelope addressed to Beverly Grimes at 500 S. Trinity, Gilmer, TX 75644 no later than Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

Public notice

Invitation to bid

SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE UNION GROVE ISD on the following item(s) offered for sale by the Union Grove Independent School District:

1 Portable Building: Determined by the Board of Trustees to be surplus property; located on the high school/middle school campus; to be removed at bidder’s expense before August 8, 2008. Building will be open for inspection by appointment only Monday-Thursday, July 7, through July 25, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. To make an appointment, call 903-845-5509. A campus plat designating the building for sale will provided on request to interested bidders.

ALL BIDS MUST BE MADE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE. Bids must be received on or before 3 p.m., Monday July 28, 2008 at the Office of the Superintendent, P.O. Box 1447, or Old Highway 271, Gladewater, Texas 75647. Attention Terri Woodfin- Portable Building Bid. Bids will be opened and examined after that time.

 Union Grove ISD reserves the right the right to reject any proposal and/or all proposals, to make awards as the may appear to be advantageous to Union Grove ISD and to waive all formalities in bidding.

 Questions, or information required to complete your bid proposals, may be directed to the Office of the Superintendent, 903-8475-5509.

Citation By Publication

Domestic

Cause No. 431-08

Clerk of the Court Carolyn Bullock

P.O. Box 950

Gilmer, Texas 75644

Petitioner’s Attorney or Petitioner

Pro Se

The State of Texas

TO: FRANKLIN THOMAS ALLEN JR, 7156 Forest Hill,, Frankston, Texas 75763 and to all whom it may concern, Respondent(s),

" You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the Clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgement may be taken against you."

The petition of JOY FAY ALLEN, Petitioner, was filed in the said Court of Upshur County, Texas on the 20th day of June, 2008, against FRANKLIN THOMAS ALLEN JR Respondent(s), numbered 431-08 and entitled:

IN THE MATTER OF THE MARRAGE OF JOY FAY ALLEN AND FRANKLIN THOMAS ALLEN JR.

 The suit request: DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE.

  The Court has authority in this suit to enter any judgment or decree in the child’s (children’s) interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relationship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to child’s (children’s) adoption.

Issued and given under my hand and Seal of said Court at Gilmer, Texas this 3rd day of July, 2008.

Attest: Carolyn Bullock, District Clerk of the 115th District Court, Upshur County, Texas. BY L. Seahorn DEPUTY

Public notice

The City of Gilmer in accordance with Section 9.71 Dangerous Buildings Ordinance as shown in the City of Gilmer Code or Ordinances will conduct a public hearing before the hearing officer concerning the condemnation of the structure located at:

908 South Montgomery

Lot 1, block 92

Newsome Addition

The meeting will be held July 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. All interested parties are invited to attend this hearing.

The City of Gilmer

By: Mike Carton

Code Enforcement Officer

Public Notice

Mental health service forum

Sponsored by community healthcore

Community Forum to obtain input from consumers, family members, potential mental health service providers and other community stakeholders regarding changes in Community Healthcore’s mental services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at 107 Woodbine Place, Longview, Texas.

the state of texas

Citation by publication

TO ALL PERSONS interested in the estate of LUCILLE ALLRED, deceased,

1. Danny Houge, Nephew; and unknown heirs;

2. ______ Houge, Nephew; and unknown heirs;

3. Linda Smith, Niece; and unknown heirs;

4. Judy ______, Niece; and unknown heirs;

5. Frank _______, Jr., Nephew; and unknown heirs;

6. All unknown heirs.

JACK PHILLIPS has filed in the County Court of Upshur County, an Application For Letters of Administration of said, LUCILLE ALLRED Deceased.

 The file number of such application and the Probate Docket number being No. 08-PR-7360 and the style of the case begun by such application is: Estate of LUCILLE ALLRED, deceased. ALL PERSONS interested is said estate ARE CITED TO APPEAR in County Court of Upshur County, Texas, in the Courthouse thereof at or before 10 o’clock a.m. on the first Monday after service is perfected by the completion of such Publication, to contest said application if they desire to do so, by filing opposition in writing.

Notice:: HEARING HAS BEEN SET FOR : JULY 28, 208; 1:30 P.M. The name and address of the attorney for applicant, or the address of applicant is: JOE W. NEWSOME, JR. 403 WEST TYLER ST., GILMER, TX 75644 (903) 843-5678. Issued this the 30th day of June,, 2008. The officer executing this Citation shall have a copy of this Citation served by publication in the newspaper in the City of Gilmer, for not less than 10 days before the return day thereof, exclusive of the date of publication and return the original copy of this Citation to the Clerk stating in a written return thereon the time and place where citation was published.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL of said Court, at the office in Gilmer, Texas this the 30th day of JUNE, A.D., 2008.

PEGGY LAGRONE, Clerk

County Court, Upshur County, Texas

By Wenchester Deputy

P.O. Box 730, Gilmer, Texas 75644

notice of impoundment of estray

Cause No. 199

Date 6-19-08

On the 19 day of June 2008, I impounded the following estray

Kind of Animal: Goat

Color: White & Red

Sex: Female

Age: Adult

Size: Large

Brand, Marks, Identifying Characteristics: Yellow tag with # 56 on ear.

And, on the 25 day of June, 2008, I filed a Notice of Estray in the Estray Book of Upshur County, Texas. I have made a diligent search of the recorded brands in Upshur County & Gilmer Tx County, Texas, for the owner of the said estray, but the search did not reveal the owner. Notice is hereby given that, if the ownership of said estray is not determined by the 9 day of July, 2008, said estray will be sold at public auction/sheriff’s sake at Gregg County Humane Shelter "Longview, Tx". Witness my hand this 25 day of June, 2008.

A. Betterton

Sheriff of Upshur

County, Texas

(Designee of Sheriff of Office W. Pope

County, Texas)

public notice

request for proposal

Gilmer Independent School District is accepting proposals for Asphalt Paving of the bus Parking Lot.

  For complete proposal requirements and specifications, Pleas contact the Gilmer ISD Business Office at (903) 841-7400 or 500 S. Trinity, Gilmer, TX 75644

 Sealed proposals are due at the above address no later than 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008.

public notice

request for proposal

Gilmer Independent School District is accepting proposals for 50’ x 80’ Steel Shelter on Concrete Slab.

  For complete proposal requ
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