Hood County News from Granbury, Texas • Page 10

10A Hood County News Wednesday, October 28, 2009 www.hcnews.com FOSSIL MANIA presented by the Austin Dallas Paleontological I SEPTEMBER UNEMPLOYMENT RATES Hood Johnson Parker Somervell Tarrant State of United County County County County County Texas States 2009 7.5 9.1 8.4 7.3 8.2 8.3 9.5 2008 4.5 4.8 4.7 4.2 5.1 5.1 6.0 Societies Oct. 30th, 31st Nov. 1st Somervell County Expo Center Highway 67 in Glen Rose, TX ADMISSION FREE Hood County unemployment rate remains below Texas and USA Annual fossil show. Over 80 tables of quality fossils. Door prizes, educational displays and lectures, auction, raffle.

Free fossils for all kids! Auxiliary hosting blood drive on Nov. 5 A blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 5 is planned by the Lake Granbury Medical Center Auxiliary. The drive will be from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

in the fellowship hall at First Presbyterian Church, 303 Bridge St. On Thursday, Nov. 19, the auxiliary will sponsor a bake sale, just in time for the holidays. The sale begins at 8 a.m. in the main lobby of the hospital.

During the auxiliary's annual orientation meeting last week, hospital CEO David Orcutt gave a presentation on the third floor expansion. He said the auxiliary is critical to the overall operation of the hospital. Jeanette Hill, director of Senior Circle, introduced three new members to the auxiliary. They are Linda Ann Bright, Rebecca Trammel! and Sarah Attebury. Dunn's 1-800-433-2950 P.O Box 85 Fittstown, OK 74842 adding 2,100 jobs.

The largest job losses occurred in the leisure and hospitality industry which was down 16,900 positions, followed by professional and business services, down 16,500 jobs. Trade, transportation and utilities lost 13,000 positions in September. The Texas unemployment rate rose slightly in September, but continues to stay below the U.S. unemployment rate. "The Texas job market continued to tighten as most industries experienced job losses in September," said Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chairman Tom Pauken.

"While unemployment in Texas remains well below the national rate, this serious national recession continues to affect us adversely in Texas." Other Services, which include automotive, electronic, and commercial repair and maintenance, had the largest over-the-month gain adding 8,800 jobs. Mining and logging posted a gain for the first time this year, www.dunnsfishfarm.com Delivery of Channel Catfish, Bass, Hybrid Bluegill, Redear Bream, Coppernose Bluegill, Fathead Minnows, Koi and Tiploid Grass Carp are now available for Pond Lake Stocking. A permit and 10 days notice are required for the purchase of Triploid Grass Carp. We furnish hauling Containers! Live Delivery Guaranteed! DiscountsSpecial Deliveries on large orders! Turtle Traps, Fish Feeders, Fish Traps! Decorative Fountains, Aerators, Windmill Aerators! Vegetation Control, Pond Fertilizers and Floating Docks! Wednesday, November 4th 9a 10a Granbury Tractor Supply 2101 W. Highway 377 11a 12p Glen Rose Sexton Feed Mill 1 Blk South of Sq.

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3433 Fall Creek Highway Saturday, November 14th Legion will distribute toys to kids There's room under the tree for toy donations to the American Legion. The squadron is sponsoring a Christmas for Kids project. The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Family Squadron 491 is conducting the 2009 Santa's Elves Drive to purchase, wrap and deliver toys to area kids. If folks know of a youngster from birth to 18 who may not receive Christmas gits this year, contact Renee' Sheffield at 817-326-5145. Deadline for submission of childrens' names is Dec.

1. 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Children's Activities mi 'r Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 at Wiley Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials: Cancer Care Services for patients in Hood County, 623 S. Henderson St, Fort Worth, TX 76104. Billy was born April 2 1, 1950 in Alvarado to Billy Fred and Dorothy Lou Crawford Matthews. He was the owneroperator of Corrosion Systems. He graduated from Alvarado High School in 1968 and the University of Houston with a BA in communications in 1973.

He was currently delivering Meals On Wheels for the Senior Service Center in Granbury. His second wife, Debbie, passed away in 1998, with cancer. Survivors: Wife, Lori Matthews of Granbury; daughters, Jennifer Miller of Granbury, Karen Langridge and husband, Jason of Spring; grandchildren, Rebecca Miller, Tiffany Matthews, Noah Daniel Langridge and Madeline Grace Langridge; stepdaughters, Shannon Dickey of Minnapolis, Nicole Buckley of Dallas, Jamie Smith and husband, Matt of Fort Worth, numerous stepgrand-children; mother, Dorothy Matthews of Granbury; sisters, Doris Blackwell and husband, Roy of Granbury, Donna Matthews and husband, Travis of deCor-dova, Beverly Hall and husband, Larry of Granbury, Brittany Ant-ley and husband, Josh of Tyler; first wife, Sandy Matthews of Sugarland; his special friend and favorite dog, Rosie and many numerous special friends. Arrangements were by Wiley Funeral Home. Obituaries can be e-mailed to obitshcnews.com.

Standard obituaries appear in the Hood County News free of charge. A fee is applied for expanded or additional information. Marketplace with Baked Goods, Pie Shoppe, and Handmade Craft Items Lunch Silent Auction MXimNs Funeral 4Iome Cemeteries Ruben Rangel Garcia Ruben Rangel Garcia of Sweetwater, 73, of Roscoe, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at his residence. Service is at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Albert's Catholic Church in Roscoe with burial in Roscoe Cemetery. Arrangements are by McCoy Funeral Home. Survivors include a sister, Ruth Anzuldua of Granbury, and many others.

Shawn "Shorty" Connally Shawn "Shorty" Connally of Buffalo Gap, 35, passed away Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009. A memorial service will be held at Parker Funeral Home in Baird at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. He is survived by a sister Misti and her husband Jesse Davis of Granbury and many others.

Paula de la Cruz Paula de la Cruz, 59, of Big Lake, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Visitation was Sunday, Oct. 25, at Asamblea Apostolica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus in Big Lake. Service was on Monday, Oct.

26, at the church with burial in Glen-rest Cemetery. Survivors include a brother Ricardo de la Cruz of Granbury and many others. Billy L. Matthews I Large Live I Join Us for a Day of I Fun Feosh'p jjfl David loved his dogs Logan and Gambit. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during Desert Storm.

David was preceded in death by a son, Ty Andrew. Survivors: Parents, David Lasly, Lavada Ledford and husband, Sonny, of Granbury; sons, Reese and Connor Lasly; sister, LaTonya Connell and husband, Scott, of Springtown; granddaughters, Lilly and Abby; two nephews, Jesse and Cody; niece, Kourtney; grandmother, Mary Cherry. Jewell Carr Services for Jewell Carr of Granbury, 81, will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at Covington Church of Christ in Covington. Burial will follow at Derden Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home, 512 N. Ridgeway Drive. You may leave condolences, and view photo online at www.cpcleburne.com. Mrs.

Carr passed away in Fort Worth on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. She was born to the late John and Julia Ann Talley Brown on Feb. 4, 1928 in Goldthwaite. She was a member of the Covington Church of Christ and worked as a clerk in the insurance business for several years.

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