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Mabank Middle School art classes begin with a line
Special to The Monitor
MABANK–Nancy Borden’s art classes at Mabank Middle School have begun the year exploring the art elements of design.
The first element they are focusing on is the element of line.
The Art 2 class found a unique way to use line in their art project.
By using maps as a guide, they took a viewfinder to look for an interesting composition of lines in the map.
When they were satisfied with the composition they had found, they enlarged the design onto cardboard.
They then traced the lines with glue and attached yarn to make the lines stand out. They covered the yarn with tissue paper and glue to create texture and a surface to paint on.
They finished their designs with metallic acrylic paint. The results were stunning.
The sixth grade art class used line to create a map.
They are studying maps in social studies, so Borden and Coach Duncan decided to combine projects.
The students drew a map that showed how they could reach their home from Middle School.
They included a compass rose to show the correct directions and a legend to highlight the different landmarks. They added an artistic touch by adding pictures of area landmarks.
Art 1 classes are drawing designs that use a large variety of lines as their emphasis for their design.
One of the projects is titled “Bad Hair Day,” in which they draw a person whose hair is a composition of different types and variety of lines. Some students had hidden pictures in the hair to add a humorous touch.
In the coming weeks, all classes will be exploring how to create optical illusions by using line and shape.
A few of these projects can be seen in the Middle School Office.
Many more may be on display in time for the school’s open house 6-8 p.m. Thursday, (today) Sept. 20.

GBC man indicted for rape
Monitor Staff Reports
ATHENS–A Gun Barrel City man was indicted twice for rape by the Henderson County Grand Jury.
Paul Edward Beale, 50, from Gun Barrel City, was named on two indictments for Aggravated Sexual Assault/Sexual Assault by the grand jury Friday.
The indictments against Beale were among 29 True Bills issued by the grand jury, according to information released by District Attorney Donna R. Bennett.
Indictments were also returned against:
• Ricky Lynn King, w/m (white male), 40, from Trinidad, indicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault/Sexual Assault.
• Brandon Lee Fagan, w/m, 21, from Mabank, indicted for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
• Timothy Jay Holt, w/m, 28, from Gun Barrel City, indicted for Robbery.
• Jeremy Jo Cryer, w/m, 28, from Mesquite, indicted for Robbery (repeat offender enhancement).
• Michael Tyrone Thompson, b/m (black male), 22, from Athens, indicted for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
• Joel Scott Black, w/m, 46, from Mabank, indicted for Assault Family Violence with Prior Assault Conviction (habitual criminal enhancement).
• Herman Lindon Rogers III, w/m, 25, from Athens, indicted for Assault on a Family Member with Prior Assault Conviction.
• Donna Leigh Jenkins, w/f (white female), 47, from Athens, indicted for Fraud.
• Tonya Ruth Martinez, w/f, 36, from Gun Barrel City, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• Paul Weisinger, w/m, 36, from Athens, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• Christopher DeWayne Trammell, w/m, 26, from Brownsboro, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• Edward Harvey Stout Jr., w/m, 80, from Frost, indicted for Driving While Intoxicated.
• Karen Louise Harris, w/f, 44, from Athens, indicted for Failure to Stop and Render Aid (repeat offender enhancement).
• Jessica Lee Davis, w/f, 32, from Athens, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• Alexander Harmon, b/m, 40, from Larue, indicted for Possession of Marijuana, also indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver/Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• Jamie Andrew Allen, w/m, 22, from Gun Barrel City, indicted for Criminal Mischief over $1,500.
• Joshua Dean Turcola, w/m, 23, from Dallas, indicted for Criminal Mischief over $1,500.
• Tracy Lamon Johnson, b/m, 31, from Athens, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance (two indictments).
• Tammy Sue Young, w/f, 47, from Dallas, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• Selene Jacqueline Decker, w/f, 43, from Arlington, indicted for Evading Arrest.
• Leah Nicole Furr, w/f, 21, from Chandler, indicted for Burglary of a Habitation.
• Sheila Faye Miller, w/f, 42, from Dallas, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Two Prior State Jail Convictions.
• Jennifer Elaine Miller, w/f, 20, from Palestine, indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
• Jeremy Joe Hayes, w/m, 34, from Tool, indicted for Theft over $20,000, also indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance.
 

Blue Santas serve dinner at McClain’s for needy children
Monitor Staff Reports
SEVEN POINTS–The men and women of the Seven Points Police Department will be waiting tables at McClain’s Restaurant in Seven Points Friday, Oct. 5.
The tips they collect will support the department’s Blue Santa Program, ensuring every needy child in the community receives something special from Santa for Christmas.
Please treat yourself to dinner out at McClain’s that evening and treat needy kids to a wonderful holiday season at the same time.
Donations and help may be offered the Blue Santa Program by calling the Seven Points Police Department at (903) 432-2111.