Ennis Daily News

Expert: Parsons was shot

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:13:11 +0000

A forensic anthropologist testified Wednesday that Marian Parsons suffered at least one gunshot wound prior to her burial in a dry creek bed near her Palmer home.

Debra Henderson, who is on trial for the murder of Parsons, has maintained that Parsons had a medical attack and was run over by the ATV she was riding in. Henderson said she panicked and buried Parsons under a slab of metal and other debris in December 2010.

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Magnablend files environmental permits for ‘SSC’

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:33 +0000

Phil Banker, p...@ennisdailynews.com

Embattled chemical company Magnablend filed for permits for their future facility with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality last week.

Documents provided to the Ennis Daily News show Magnablend filed for a Notice of Registration, Industrial and Hazardous Waste permit for the new facility to be built on the former site of the Superconducting Super Collider.

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Country Concert tickets on sale

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:03:43 +0000

Phil Banker, p...@ennisdailynews.com

Tickets for the Polka Festival’s biggest draw are on sale this week.

Festival coordinator Michelle Slovak said tickets for the annual Country Concert are available at Sports Connection in Ennis for $17. Tickets bought at the door will cost $20. Slovak said the country show is the festival’s most highly attended event, and helps pay for the rest of the weekend.

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Letter carriers post big gains in food drive

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:58:53 +0000

A group of workers including Gina Wear, Anna Gunn, Judi Hejny, Corey Hall and Trey Richards stop for a photo during the National Association of Letter Carriers food drive May 12.

Nick Todaro, n...@ennisdailynews.com

The impact of National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual food drive grew by leaps and bounds locally in 2012.

The area drive’s coordinator, Anna Odlozil Gunn, said she was honored to have the opportunity to lead the drive both this year and last, and is enthusiastic about this year’s tally of 9,583 pounds of food collected, or just under five tons of food. That’s up from 2011’s 7,423 pounds, or just under four tons.

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Sweet 16 of 4A softball hunting for state trip

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:50:30 +0000

Tye Chandler

Heading into tonight’s series opener against Frisco Wakeland, Lady Lion softball is one of four teams in Region 2 with something left to fight for.

With just 16 teams still alive in the 4A playoffs, let’s take a look at the contenders and — in the interest of full disclosure — see how the predictions I made last week are panning out.

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Lady Lions softball faces critical showdown

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:44:12 +0000

Tonight is a big night for Ennis on the regional stage — our vaunted Lady Lion softball squad is headed to the Mansfield Legacy High School home turf for a critical best-of-three series showdown.

We’re hard pressed to put into words how proud we are of our Lady Lions as a community. Here at The Ennis Daily News, covering their season of triumphs and hard work has been an enthusiastic undertaking because we invest a little of ourselves in our community’s positive stories.

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The things I know for sure

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:42:34 +0000

Kathy Cikanek

Oprah Winfrey writes a column in her monthly O magazine titled “What I Know for Sure.” As someone who has been a part of Ennis ISD for many years, I began to reflect this weekend on what I know for sure about our district.

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Libbie Blazek

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:30 +0000

Libbie Blazek, 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in the Baylor Medical Center of Dallas.
Libbie was born in Crisp, Texas on December 30, 1925 to Josef and Emma (Trojacek) Haskovec. She grew up in Telico, Texas and graduated from Telico Schools in 1941. On July 15, 1947 she married Elick C. Blazek and they were lifetime residents of Ennis.
She was the co-owner of Blazek Building Supply. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church of Ennis, KJZT #16 and SPJST. She was a very talented lady. A few of her talents included quilting, gardening, sewing and cooking. Her greatest accomplishment in life was being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a real gift for loving people and making them feel important.
She is survived by three sons: Kenneth Blazek and his wife, Jo of Rice, Robert Blazek and his wife, Polly of Ennis, and Greg Blazek and his wife, DeAnna of Ennis; six daughters: Libbie Ann and her husband, Bill Veselka of West, Barbara and her husband, David Hornik of Ennis, Elsie and her husband, Joe Slovak of Ennis, Judy and her husband, Richard Hornik of Ennis, Irene and her husband, Brian Harlan of Palmer and Emily and her husband, Rick Langer of Ennis; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren, one sister, Leona and husband, Emil Gerich of Porter, Texas; sister-in-law, Olga Kirkland of Dickinson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elick C. Blazek on December 27, 1973, infant son, Elick A. Blazek, granddaughter, Jennifer Hornik on May 14, 1980, grandson, Andy Blazek on November 22, 2004, and two brothers, Joe Haskovec and Edwin Haskovec and his wife, Geraldine.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10 a.m. in St. John Catholic Church with Father Henry Drozd as celebrant. Pallbearers will be: Mark Veselka, Jason Blazek, Robert Kovar, Dale Hornik, Thomas Slovak, Russell Hornik, Justin McGahan, Ricky Langer and Nathan Blazek. Honorary Pallbears will be; Curt Veselka, Jeremy McGahan, Kevin Langer and Brandon Harlan. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made in Libbie’s name to the St. Joseph Cemetery Association, 401 E. Lampasas St. Ennis, TX 75119.
www.jekeevermortuary.com

Click here for Legals for May 17, 2012

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:05:30 +0000

LEGALS
LEGAL NOTICE
The Ennis Independent School District is now accepting bid requests for Maintenance Category Bid Request, RFP: 06029122 for Materials, Supplies, Equipment and/or Services for the 2012-2013 school year. Deadline for submission of bids is Friday June 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., in the Business Office School Administration Building, 303 W. Knox St., Ennis, TX, 75119. Bids will be opened and read at this time. Pertinent information may be obtained by contacting Brenda Martinek, Purchasing, Ennis Independent School District, at 972-872-7014, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CST Monday through Thursday. All addenda will be issued via the District website at: http://sites.google.com/site/
ennisisdrfp

Click here for Classifieds for May 17, 2012

publisher — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:04:46 +0000

To place your classified ad email classifieds@ennisdailynews.com or call 972-875-3801
FREE
Free to good home: 2 yr old German Wirehair. Med size dog, needs yard to run in. Neutered & up to date on shots. Loves company. Call Wes 972-872-0125

Free puppy, female cow dog. Part Blue Healer & Lab. 972-480-2540

Free: 6 kittens. Some are black, golden & also 1 multi color. 972-875-5592

Free: Wooden Pallets. Come by 213 N Dallas, Tuesday – Friday, 8:00 to 2:00.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Swim Lessons for all ages starting June! 15+ years exp. Brooke Ruffin, 469-569-3522

LOST, FOUND
Found: Young medium male dog (FM 1182). White with tan spot by tail & ears. Call to ID 214-232-7746

BUSINESS SERVICES
Tree Trimming, junk removal, clean up, haul off anything, demolition. Free Est. 214-399-0115, Rodney Mach

I need lawns, yards to mow, flower bed work, clean-up & remove scrap metal. 972-875-2030

ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR
Residential / Commercial. 25 years experience. Joe Matous: 972-875-8005 leave a message.

C & M Mowing Service. Reasonable Rates. Quality Work. Mowing, edging, all lawn services. 972-268-2165

TRIPLE “L”
Concrete & Roofing Work. Free Estimate, Freddie Livar. 214-793-1397, 214-504-6678 Ennis, Tx

CONCRETE WORK
Commercial/ Industrial/ Residential. Joe Muirhead Concrete Services.
214-536-8320

Buy or Sell Avon! Make extra money, very low start up. Camilia Avila, Independent Avon Representative 972-825-7682 “Habla Espanol”

AUTOS, TRUCKS
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. Excellent condition, loaded, DVD player, 118,000 miles, $8,500. 214-403-4564

2000 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. Excellent condition with climate control, 103K miles. $3750, OBO. 214-938-5283

2003 Windstar, 101,000 miles, gray, new tires, senior owned. $4800, OBO. 214-587-3233

2000 Toyota: 4 Runner Limited. V6, silver, leather & moon roof. Great condition, $8250. 903-326-7211

1979 Chevrolet Caprice Classic. A/C, runs well. $1900 or best acceptable offer. 214-538-5291

1996 Chevy Silverado PU. V-6, Ext. Cab, very clean. 180,000 miles, original owner, $3,500. 972-875-9631

2007 Buick Lucerne. Very low mileage, extra clean. Asking $14,000, 972-875-5443

2002 Dodge Ram 1500; new tires, needs engine rebuilt. $2,200.00. Call 469-383-1110

EMPLOYMENT
Now hiring experienced office help in an insurance agency. Fax or email Resume to 972-875-1040 – b...@sbcglobal.net

Now hiring CNAs & Nurses! Apply at Odd Fellow & Rebekah Nursing Home, 2300 Oak Grove

NOW HIRING LICENSED ELECTRICIANS: Mitchell Electric. $18- $28 per hour. Company Truck and Phone. 903-874-4600

Area Wide Services, Inc: Now Hiring Experienced HVAC-R Technicians and Installers. Pay based on experience. Must have clean driving record and be able to pass drug screen. Please call 903-874-5298 or fax resume to 903-874-0619

NEEDED: Local Driver for Semi Truck- 53’ trailer. Must have CDL, clean driving record and able to pass DOT physical. NCPC Ennis, Texas 972-875-5096

Unique work opportunity for experienced CNC operator/ machinist. Position calls for 4 10- hour workdays on 2nd shift. Weekends off. Pay is based on experience. Must read blue prints and measuring tools, make edits and offsets on machine. Call Craig at 972-878-0577 or fill out application at SjoBrand, 1701 Oak Grove Road, Ennis, Texas.

Local CPA Firm seeking: Bookkeeper & Tax Preparer. Both positions with 3-5 years experience. Mail Resume: P.O. Box 32, Ennis, TX 75120

Local Church looking to hire Nursery Keeper for Sunday mornings and Wed. nights. Send Resume to ADBC, PO Box 9, Ennis, TX or call 972-875-3632

Now Hiring PPS Nurse at Sunflower Park Healthcare. 1803 E Hwy 243, Kaufman, TX 75142. Please apply within. Judith Martin

Now Hiring: Class A CDL. Apply in person @ Maverick Metal, 9-3 Monday – Friday. 2402 S Kaufman, Ennis

F/T Maintenance Worker/ Groundskeeper needed to Assist w/ Rental Properties. Must be able to pass a background check and have a valid driver’s license. Send resume to 972-878-4900 or P.O. Box 536 Ennis, TX 75120

CHILD CARE
Have opening for 2 children at my registered childcare facility. $80 week w/ lessons. 469-383-4882. CCA approved.

AFFORDABLE CHILD Care: 972-878-2493. Ask for Lashundra Glenn Hughes. This home is “Registered” with the Department of Family and Protective Services but is not licensed or regularly inspected.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
Do you like candles and home decor? Earning free product has never been easier with Partylite! Call Tamara to find out how: 920-362-9987
www.partylite.biz/
sites/TamaraRichards

MISC FOR SALE
Steel Buildings: 33 1/3 to 50% off. Complete for Assembly. Ex. 20X24 Reg $6,792 Disc. $5,660 (Quantity 1). 50X100 Reg $42,500 Disc $29,000 (Quantity 2). Call for Others, Source # 10U, 903-705-4324

PERENNIALS: Locally grown. Yellow Cana’s 25 for $40. Also mellon & red cana’s, daylilies, iris, violets. Some tuberose & palm trees,(good pool plants). Sale ends 5/25. Dianna 972-875-9208

12’X 6’ Utility Trailer, 4’ mesh sides, spare tire. Excellent condition, $1250. 5950 FM660. 972-935-1591

24 x 32 Building for your land. Good for apt or small home. Make offer, 972-875-9208

3 Plots at St. Joseph Cemetery for sale. Call Betty at 972-217-0899

FEED HAY
I have pasture, if you want to bail for hay, (20 acres). 972-875-9208

4’X4’ Round Bales. Rye & Bermuda mix, $35. 903-326-4710, 214-693-7987

APARTMENTS FOR RENT
NEW CONSTRUCTION: 3 and 4 Bedroom Homes from $679 per month. No Down required. 903-331-6911

Large 2/1 upstairs apartment. 604 N Gaines. $500 month plus deposit. 214-384-7068

Historic District: 2/1 & 1/1, water paid. $450 month, $400 deposit. 972-878-7300

Courtyard & Lancelot Apartments
1 & 2 bedroom, 1 bath. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. 972-878-2505.

Guest Quarters Apt: Very clean 1/1 Furnished efficiency. Country quiet, Ennis. 972-875-9208

2/1 Duplex, close to elementary school. $550 rent, $400 deposit. 214-399-0536

HOUSES FOR RENT

3/1, $750 month, $650 deposit. 3/1, $700 month, $550 deposit. 972-878-2505

RENTALS AVAILABLE
Residential, Commercial &
Storages
Call 972-878-RENT
leased by: FBM
www.fbmproperty.com

Small 2/1 in Garrett. $625 month, no dogs. Owner Agent 214-801-9997

Palmer: 4 Br, 1 Bath with fenced yard. Pets OK. $900 month, $1000 deposit. 972-351-0394

Duplex: 105 B E Tyler St. 2/1, remodeled, CHA, fenced yard, $600 month, $400 deposit. Call 214-315-7031

Duplex: 2 Bedroom, 307 W Tyler. $600 month, $300 deposit. Owner/ Broker, 972-303-2177, 972-278-8601

Newly Remodeled Duplex in Garrett: 112 N Ferris, Apt A. $550 month, $550 deposit. 817-637-2527

1501 Laru Circle, off of Country Club Rd. 3/2/2, kitchen, dining room, living room with gas fireplace, CHA. No pets. $1,200 rent, $1,200 deposit. 972-977-1428

MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT
Bristol: 2/2 Scenic hilltop with blue bonnets. No dogs, $625. Owner Agent, 214-801-9997

For Sale & Rent. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath. 903-326-7031. License #35039

HOUSES FOR SALE
MUST SEE! Affordable 3BR/ 2BA home on beautiful lot in quiet neighborhood (just minutes from DT Dallas). New tile, carpet, paint through out. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! 469-525-8444 or 817-983-5332

HUD Country Home: 5869 FM 660, Bristol area. 2/1, $31,000. EOH Gatlin Real Estate 972-351-2043, any ole time

HUD Home Ennis: 700 W Tyler St. 3/2, $53,000. EOH Gatlin Real Estate 972-351-2043, any ole time

558 Lakeshore, $78,500. 3/1/2 Brick. Original wood floors, fresh paint, large backyard. 972-935-8345, 214-205-6432

HUD Home: Ennis, 815 Oakmont Dr. 3/2/2, $109,800. $100 down with good credit. EHO. Gatlin Real Estate 972-351-2043 any ole time

MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE
3/2 Mobile Home in Rice to be moved, $1,000. 903-326-5000

LOTS, ACREAGE FOR SALE
2 Acres, Mobile Home ready, water meter, septic. Owner finance possible. $250 per month. 214-616-7340

5, 10 acres, hills, creeks, trees, power, lake water, 8 miles NE of Hillsboro; 100% owner finance available; $48.31 per acre per month plus taxes. 254-580-5692