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By CHARLES RICHARDS
eParisExtra.com
Sixty-eight people turned out for Monday’s opening day of early voting for four open 2-year seats on the Paris City Council, county elections administrator Russ Towers said.
Extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. prevail again today for the city and for two 6-year berths on the Paris Junior College board of regents.
After that, early voting begins at 8 a.m. but closes at 5 p.m. for the five remaining days of early voting – Wednesday through Friday (May 2-4) and Monday and Tuesday of next week (May 7-8).
Election Day is Saturday, May 12.
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Almost 8 out of 10 voters who cast ballots for the city council on Monday were from District 6, where Edwin Pickle is seeking a third 2-year term against challenger Cleonne Holmes Drake.
Fifty-four of the 68 voters cast a ballot in the District 6 council race.
Eight voted in the District 3 race between incumbent John Wright and Marvin Wroten.
Three people voted in the District 1 match-up between Aaron Jenkins and Don Shelton.
Three people also voted in the District 2 competition between incumbent Robert Avila and Sue Lancaster.
In the balloting for two contested spots on the Paris Junior College board of regents, 122 votes were cast – 61 in Place 6, 18 in Place 7, 14 in Place 3, 13 in Place 5, 12 in Place 4, 3 in Place 2, and 1 in Place 1. All were eligible to vote in the District 9 at-large regents berth that incumbent Paul Gene Roden is defending against challenger Curtis Fendley.
The 61 voters from District 6 had votes for the Roden-Fendley election as well as the Pickle-Drake race and also the PJC Place 6 election between incumbent Barney Bray and Ginna Walker Bowman.
Not everyone voted in both the city council and PJC regent races, despite both elections taking place at the Lamar County Courthouse Annex (old post office) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday..
The Roden-Fendley election drew 43 people from Districts 4, 5 and 7, which have no council elections this year. Eighteen people voted in District 7, 13 voted in District 5, and 12 voted in District 4. That means 79 who voted in the PJC election also were eligible to vote in the council race — but only 68 of them did.
Sixty-one people voted in the Bray-Bowman race in District 6, but only 54 voted in the Pickle-Drake council race.
Of the 14 from District 3 who voted in the Roden-Fendley race, only 8 voted in the Wright-Wroten race.
Of the 3 from District 2 who voted for in the PJC at-large election, all three voted in the Avila-Lancaster race.
However, the opposite trend exhibited itself in District 1, where 3 votes were cast in the Jenkins-Shelton council race, but only one vote from District 1 was cast in the Roden-Fendley election for PJC regent.
In the Place 6 race on the Paris Independent School District board of trustees between Jennifer “Jenny” Wilson and Trase Christian, 14 votes had been cast with about an hour left in early voting on Monday.
Christian has been declared ineligible because his residence is not in District 6, as a result of redistricting, but the discovery came too late to call off the election. Wilson must get at least half of the votes to win the 3-year seat.
If Christian should end up with more votes, the school board would have the option of appointing someone or calling a special election for November.
Here is a look at the precinct-by-precinct voting, as provided by Towers:
| 30-Apr | 1-May | 2-May | 3-May | 4-May | 7-May | 8-May | TOTAL | ||
| PARIS1 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| PARIS2 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| PARIS3 | 8 | 8 | |||||||
| PARIS6 | 54 | 54 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 68 | 68 | |||||||
| PJC 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| PJC 2 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| PJC 3 | 14 | 14 | |||||||
| PJC 4 | 12 | 12 | |||||||
| PJC 5 | 13 | 13 | |||||||
| PJC 6 | 61 | 61 | |||||||
| PJC 7 | 18 | 18 | |||||||
| TOTAL | 122 | 122 |
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Mack Metts, 69 of Powderly, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Dubuis Hospital.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home.
He was born on August 19, 1942 in Coleman, Texas to Malcolm and Ruby Metts. He married Linda Kay Perkins on February 14, 1970 in Emberson, Texas. Mack worked in Real Estate and was a member of First Baptist Church of Slaton, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Linda Kay Metts; children, Barron Cole Metts and wife Cheryl, Adam McKinley Metts and wife Melanie, Waylan Wesley Metts and wife Leah; grandchildren, McKayla, James, Madalyn and Ryan Metts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Ruby Metts; sister, Beva Watson.
During the past 72 hour period, 24 arrests were made, 6 for traffic warrants, 5 for theft, 1 for possession of a controlled substance, 4 for possession of marijuana, 1 for assault impeding breathing and unlawful restraint, 1 for disorderly conduct fighting, 3 for public intoxication, 1 for driving while intoxicated and 1 for a warrant for unauthorized use motor vehicle.
Officers responded Sunday to the 1300 block of E. Price Street and met with a man who said he and his father had been assaulted. He said he was at his home when he was approached by several known subjects who had gotten out of their vehicles.
The man said he saw that one of the men was carrying a metal pipe. He said he was assaulted with the pipe first and then assaulted by all of the suspects.
He said his father was also assaulted when he came to his aid. Both sought medical treatment at the emergency room at PRMC South. The incident is under investigation.
On Saturday, officers responded to a shots fired call at 230 Pine Bluff St. While responding, dispatch received a second call from a subject advising that he had been shot at that location but was now a few blocks away.
Officers made contact with the victim who advised that he had been shot in the leg. The victim advised that he was outside Madea’s Lounge when he heard gunshots and ran from the area. He later discovered that he had been shot. The incident is under investigation.
At 2:41a.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 100 block of Price Circle where a victim reported that she had been sexually assaulted by her boyfriend. Officers located the suspect asleep inside the victim’s residence and he was placed under arrest. Arrested was 35 year old Odis Farrar. He was charged with assault/family violence/impede breathing and unlawful restraint.
As of this time, there are no further developments in the homicide case that was reported on Saturday.
April 30 – May 12, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Paris ISD
Weather Day/Student Holiday
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Paris Junior High School
3:45 p.m. – SLAM (Monday/Wednesday-Math & Science, Tuesday/Thursday-ELAR & Social Studies)
6:00 p.m. – Parent Meeting for Incoming 7th grade students – Weger Auditorium @ PJH
Crockett Intermediate School
12:00 p.m. – CPA Meeting
3:30 p.m. – Crockett Crashers Practice
Aikin Elementary
5:45 p.m. – Kindergarten Music Extravaganza – Classes of Sulsar and Harris
6:45 p.m. – Kindergarten Extravaganza – Classes of Binko, Stevens, and Wickes
Justiss Elementary
PTO Ticket Drawing Sales Begin
6:00 p.m. – Kindergarten Program – Classes of Harrell, Moree, and Stewart
Givens Early Childhood Center
9:45 a.m. – Cinco De Mayo Performance – Classes of Peralta and Gallegos
6:00 p.m. – Cinco De Mayo Performance – Classes of Peralta and Gallegos
Lamar County Head Start
11:30 a.m. – Read With Me – Family Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Paris ISD
11:30 a.m. – Leadership Paris ISD – PHS Library
Paris Junior High School
3:45 p.m. – SLAM (Monday/Wednesday-Math & Science, Tuesday/Thursday-ELAR & Social Studies)
Aikin Elementary
Tyler Zoo – Classes of Whitaker and Lamb
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. – Aikin 4th Grade Socrates Students Global Service Club Meeting
Justiss Elementary
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Family Reading Night – Library
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Paris High School
5:00 p.m. – Cosmetology Signup – Paris Junior High School CTE Building
5:30 p.m. – Athletic Banquet – Love Civic Center
Paris Junior High School
Choice Sheets sent home with current 7th grade students
3:45 p.m. – SLAM (Monday/Wednesday-Math & Science, Tuesday/Thursday-ELAR & Social Studies)
Aikin Elementary
Tyler Zoo – Classes of Plata, Moree, Jones, and Floyd
3:00 p.m. – Dynamic Drummers
5:45 PM – Kindergarten Music Extravaganza – Classes of Bogan and Yerby
6:45 PM – Kindergarten Extravaganza – Classes of Cannon, Riggs, and Ross
Justiss Elementary
Handicapable Rodeo
5:30 p.m. – Cinco de Mayo Program
Lamar County Head Start
8:15 a.m. – Clip & Save – Family Budget Workshop
Friday, May 4, 2012
Paris High School
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Student Council Blood Drive @ PHS – Carter Blood care is sponsoring a competition between Paris and North Lamar. The school that collects the most blood during the drive wins a prize for all the participants.
Aikin Elementary
Tyler Zoo – Classes of Ledbetter, Matthews, Mosley, and Ritchey
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – School Store Open
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Paris High School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) – Saturday School – PHS cafeteria
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Paris Junior High School
2:30 p.m. – National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony – Weger Auditorium at PJH
Monday, May 7, 2012
Paris Junior High School
3:45 p.m. – SLAM (Monday/Wednesday-Math & Science, Tuesday/Thursday-ELAR & Social Studies)
Justiss Elementary
4th Grade Field Trip to Dallas Aquarium
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Paris ISD
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Lamar County Memorial Junior Special Olympics – Wildcat Stadium
Paris High School
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Career Day – hosted by CTE Department – PHS front foyer
8:35 a.m. – Advanced Placement Spanish Language Exam – Calvary Methodist Church
8:35 a.m. – Biology STAAR – Grade 9
Paris Junior High School
3:45 p.m. – SLAM (Monday/Wednesday-Math & Science, Tuesday/Thursday-ELAR & Social Studies)
Crockett Intermediate School
3:30 p.m. – Crockett Crashers Practice
Justiss Elementary
6:00 p.m. – Kindergarten Program – Classes of Lester, North and Ridriquez
Lamar County Head Start
11:30 a.m. – Read With Me – Family Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Paris High School
8:35 a.m. – World Geography STAAR – Grade 9
Paris Junior High School
12:00 p.m. – PTO Meeting – Incoming 7th grade PTO members invited
3:45 p.m. – SLAM (Monday/Wednesday-Math & Science, Tuesday/Thursday-ELAR & Social Studies)
Justiss Elementary
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Family Reading Night – Library
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Paris High School
8:35 a.m. – Advanced Placement English Literature Exam – East Paris Baptist Church
Paris Junior High School
7th Grade Field Trip to The Main Event
3:45 p.m. – SLAM (Monday/Wednesday-Math & Science, Tuesday/Thursday-ELAR & Social Studies)
Aikin Elementary
12:30 p.m. – Mother’s Day Tea – Classes of Burgess, Henderson, Kee, Kiper and McFadden
1:30 p.m. – Mother’s Day Tea – Classes of Blackmon, Janes, Stephens and Watson
6:30 p.m. – Elementary Fine Arts Showcase – Weger Auditorium at Paris Junior High School
Justiss Elementary
1:00 p.m. – 1st Grade to Paris Community Theatre
6:30 p.m. – Elementary Fine Arts Showcase – Weger Auditorium at Paris Junior High School
Lamar County Head Start
8:15 a.m. – Clip & Save – Family Budget Workshop
Friday, May 11, 2012
Paris High School
PHS Choir Students competing at choir festival – TAMU-Commerce
8:35 a.m. – Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam – PJC Bobby Walters Building – Room 1211
2:00 p.m. – Arbor Day Ceremony – Please join PHS Althea members in honoring the generous donations to the Giving Tree Project at Paris High School’s courtyard
Paris Junior High School
Choir Field Trip
Aikin Elementary
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – School Store Open
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Paris ISD
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Trustee Election Voting @ Bobby Walters Learning Center (2400 Clarksville)
Paris High School
8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (noon) – Saturday School – PHS cafeteria
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By CHARLES RICHARDS
eParisExtra.com
Gene C. Hobbs Jr., who will be on the Republican ballot for the May 29 primary election as a candidate for re-election as constable for Precinct 5, had an intriguing post late Sunday on Facebook:
“Found out yesterday that there is a mistake on the mail-out ballots. My name is listed as Gene C. Hodges Jr.!!!”
That’s a particularly embarrassing typographical error, since Hobbs’ opponent in the race is Jimmy Hodges.
Today, Lamar County elections administrator Russ Towers confirmed the misprint.
“I just missed it on the proof,” Towers said.
“I will have to double-check with the Secretary of State’s office to see what to do. I know we are going to have ballots reprinted. Fortunately, it’s not the entire county.”
Every registered voter in the Paris city limits votes in Precinct 5.
Towers said he learned of the problem from Hobbs, who told him one of his constituents called him and told him his name was misspelled.
,About 200 mail-out ballots have been sent out, Towers said.
Hobbs has been the Precinct 5 constable since 2001. He is seeking his fourth 4-year term.
Today is the last day to register to vote for the May 29 election.
First day of early voting for the May 29 primary is May 14. Early voting continues through May 25.
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