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Jacksonville News and History
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Changes in Proposes Relief Route Path |
Relief Route Update |
Environmental Map | Political
Undercurrents |
Double Whammy | 69 Relief Route Protest |
Council Response to Concerned Citizens |
Petition Information |
My Concerns | Second Hand Smoke
In Loving Memory
Frances Smyrl
12/14/1911 - 6/1/2009
Frances Tucker Smyrl departed her earthly body June 1,
2009 at 2:25 CDST. Funeral services for Mrs. Smyrl are scheduled for 2:00 pm
Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Autry Funeral Home Chapel, Jacksonville with Rev. Dr.
Faulk Landrum and Rev. Barbara Hugghins officiating. Burial will follow at
Jacksonville City Cemetery. She was born December 14, 1911 in Jacksonville,
Cherokee County, Texas. Frances was preceded in death by her parents William
Francis Tucker and Anna Laura (Bon) David Tucker and by her husband of 61 years
Herbert Bell (Hub) Smyrl.
Frances graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1928 and Jacksonville College
in 1930. From 1930 –1936 she taught at Jacksonville College Academy, Ponta, and
for the Jacksonville Independent School System.
In 1936 she married her girlhood sweetheart. Frances and Hub began dating when
Frances was 14 years old. Hub tripped her on the stairs of the old JHS located
on Neches Street and then gallantly offered to carry her books.
Frances rejoined the workforce in 1963 when her youngest daughter started
college. She worked for Lang’s Jewelry and the Jacksonville Public Library.
Frances was a member of the Major Thaddeus Beall Chapter, NSDAR; The Hyperion
Club, The Wednesday Study Club; The Martha Bible Club; Delta Psi Omega; and
First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Smyrl of Jacksonville, her daughter and
son-in-law Susan Smyrl Traylor and Jerry Lynn Traylor of Bluff City, TN.,
granddaughter Stacy Traylor Smith and husband Derek Smith of Tacoma, WA.;
great-grandson Shay Alexander Traylor Smith and grandson Robert Thomas Traylor
of Dallas.
Pallbearers will be Joe Traylor, Roy Traylor, Jack Traylor, Billy Traylor,
Robert Loper and David Loper.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Chandler and Jerry Masters.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at
Autry Funeral Home, Jacksonville.
Never call or respond to emails from people claiming to be associated
with credit cards/financial institutions. Latest phishing attempt
claims possible fraudulent activity on Discover Card and asks card
holders to call
877-866-2808. If receiving such an email always call 1-800-Discover
(the real 800 number and check out the situation.)
Upcominng Battles for J'ville
- 69 Relief Route Environmental Impact Study
- Neches River/Fastrill Hearings
- settled
Schaumberg and Polk has resumed sending out
requests to go on property, take soil samples, etc for environmental
studies for 69 relief route.
Oral arguments are expected to begin the first week of January in the
city of Dallas and the Texas Water Development Board's appeal to overturn
a district court ruling made in early September. The new case will be
heard in the Fifth District Court of Appeals of Texas.
Phone the House and Senate FREE9
1-866-340-9281 - Ask for a staffer when operator answers.
Dangers of Electronic Car Locks
With the holidays approaching, thieves are targeting
cars in lots. Robbers are able to use a
device that clone your security
code when you lock your doors on your car using your magic keys locking
device.. Always lock your car manually to avoid this vulnerability.
View increase in property taxes for the 500 block
El Paso Street. You will
need to scroll to bottom of page.
Outing Annoying Calls from 1-800-346-4990
My sister who is both on the national do not call list and her state list is
being called repeatedly by someone asking to speak to some one she
does not know. Unfortunately she shares the same last name as the person
they are calling. She suspects caller works for s a collection agency.
The FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act) regulates the types of
conduct used by collection agencies in collecting debts.
What Types Of Conduct Are Debt Collectors Forbidden To Use?\
- Calling you at unusual times or places (earlier than 8 a.m. or later than
9 p.m.). Contacting you at times or places known to be inconvenient to
you, such as at work.
- Telling people about your debt.
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Threatening you with violence.
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Using false statements or giving false information about the legal status
of your debt.
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Harassing you with continuous telephone calls.
- Using obscene language.
- Calling and not telling you who they are.
- Using postcards or return addresses that identify the debt collector.
It is interesting if you are the debtor you are protected. As a
non-debtor shouldn't we be granted the same privileges? Although she has
returned their calls more than once telling them they have the wrong number
she continues to receive calls.
Proposed Relief Route Change
According to the Jacksonville Daily Progress Sunday, March 26 , "The route was recently “slightly changed” to
satisfy a land owner in the northern section of the route, Ross
said. The alteration will be presented before the Jacksonville
City Council for approval in the near future."
Wonder who has the pull to get relief route changed? Obviously not
most of the home owners affected.
Note this map includes Cherokee County
Citizens Against 69 Relief Route Presented
Opposition Letters to City Council, Feb. 14, 2006 and to County
Commissioners.
Citizens Against Proposed 69 Relief Route presented over 100 opposition letters
from the business community
to the Jacksonville City Council and Mayor in their regular meeting, Tuesday, February 14,
2006 at 6:00 p.m, Norman Acitivity Center.
Both Tolly Wildcat and Lois Bolton addressed the council. Ms. Bolton's
speech to the council included the following:
First I would like to mention the dark cloud that is still over all the
real estate in the path of this proposed route for Hwy 69. This cloud causes a
loss for the county and the city tax base as well as a decrease in value for
the landowner. The opposition is not just from people that will be affected by
this Route if you will review the petition there is signatures with address
from Rusk, Maydelle, Troup, New Summerfield, Alto as well as in the city of
Jacksonville and outside the city. At this time I would like to present to the
Mayor and the Council 102 business letters signed by business women and
business men most of the business are on N Jackson and S Jackson St. This
makes a total of 283 letters signed by citizens and business people. In
addition to these letters we have collected an additional 28 signatures on the
petition for a total of 626 names on the petition
Related stories:
City Council Agenda for January 14, 2006 as published in the Jacksonville
Daily Progress.
Jacksonville Daily Progress Story.
69 Relief Route Environmental Map
Environmental Map now available for viewing at Jacksonville City Hall.
Double Whammy to those in 69 Relief Route Path
With Cherokee County residents reeling from potential loss of property due to
US 69 Relief Route, they are now being hit with with increased property tax
bills. One resident on Toll Smith Rd whose property is in
jeopardy reported an 85 percent increase.
These homeowners and landowners are stuck. They can not sell their land
under cloud eminent domain.
Deadline for filing property tax protest is June 20.2005.
Citizens Protest Proposed 69 Relief Route to
Jacksonville City Council
About 75 Cherokee County residents voiced opposition to 69 Relief Route at the
Jacksonville City Council meeting, Tuesday, March 8th.
Speakers voicing concern included:
Eric Penn of the Richards Law Firm, representing Bacon Auto Country; John Hauk
of Olde Towne Antiques; Don Wood, resident of Rolling Hills Edition; Lois
Bolton; Edie Brahear; Elaine McDonald; and Mark Ford of Charlotte's Web.
Eric Penn asked that the City Council to withdraw approval of the Relief Route
until more info regarding economic impact on businesses and alternatives such as
continuing the existing loop were perused.
Lois Bolton presented the Council with 170 letters protesting the Relief Route
and a petition with more than 400 signatures.
Edie Brashear asked the Council to publish a full page map of the preferred
relief route, meet with citizens of Cherokee County to answer specific questions
regarding the route, and expand study done by Schaumberg and Polk, Inc. to
include options other than this one option.
View complete list of questions.
Information regarding Citizens against the proposed 69 relief route may contact
Edie Brashear – 903-586-2064
Lois Bolton - 903-586-8931
April 12,
2005, End Run by City Council
Concerned Citizens felt like second class citizens as they
were diverted to special conference room to meet with Alan Ross of Schaumberg
and Polk rather than having the city council members answer the
questions given to the City Council at
the March 8, 2005 council meeting. This format did not afford the
citizens time to read the responses and hear from those from whom they sought
input.
My read is council members want to distance themselves as far as possible from
the issue. Apparently they do not want the buck to stop with them.
Who wants to run for city council? SS
Council Responses
If opposed to the relief route and corridor plan
US 69 Relief Route Petition Information
If you have not signed a petition against the Relief Route or
want more information call 903-586-2064 or 903-586-8931. You
can sign the petition at these businesses. Guinn Plant Farm - HWY 69
South of Jacksonville, 8-5 Mon.-Sat.
Causey Portable Building - HWY 79 West of J'ville, 8-5 Mon.-Fri.
Women's Crisis Center Thrift Store - 700 E. Cherokee, 9-5 Mon.- Fri.
Olde Towne Antiques - 111 N. Bolton, 10-6 Thurs.-Sat., 1-6 Sun.
Lady Jane's Antique Mall - 202 E. Woodrow, 10-5 Tue.-Sat, 1-5 Sun.
Smith Auto Salvage - S. Bolton, 8-5 Mon.-Thurs., 8-12(noon) Sat.
Jacksonville Tool & Die - 1044 E. Loop 456, 8-5 Mon.-Fri.
Study Done by Schaumberg and Polk, Inc.
Consulting Engineer
111 N. Spring Ave.
Tyler, Texas 75702
Project Contact: Allen Ross, P. E.
Phone: 903-595-3913
Fax: 903-595-2093
E-mail
Allen Ross
My
Concerns Regarding 69 Relief Route
It will hurt downtown Jacksonville and existing businesses.
Due to the limited access plan, existing fast food, gas stations etc can not
move to Relief Route and establish viable businesses.
It will divide peoples property in some cases making it
difficult to go from property East to the Relief Root and that to West of
Route.
It may not work to relieve traffic congestion. What
citizens want is a loop which provides access to business to be developed
along it. The limited access/toll road scenario may not significantly relieve
traffic (localites will not want to use if it is a toll road) and will be
inconvenient to use due to limited access.
It will cost an arm and a leg to build.
It will decrease the Cherokee County tax base.
It will deprive people of their land and housing.
It will result in a double expense and double loss of land.
Even if relief route is built there is still a need for and desire for a loop.
Why go to the double expense and double loss of land to build both a relief
route and a loop when a loop would serve for traffic abatement and allow for
commercial development?
Is Second Hand Smoke Study Flawed?
For information and links see
www.smokescam.com.
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