Gunter EDC Has Loan Funds Available
Gunter Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) announced it has received a grant from the USDA Rural Business Enterprise to provide business loans in the Gunter area. Small and emerging private businesses interested in opening a location in the City of Gunter or its Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), as well as existing businesses in the Gunter area, are encouraged to submit a loan application with the GEDC.
The loans will have a favorable interest rate and may be used for a variety of business expenses. Examples of qualifying expenses are: start-up operating costs and working capital; acquisition and development of land, easements and rights-of-way; and construction, conversion, enlargement, repairs or modernization of buildings, plants, machinery, etc.
An information packet containing qualifications and requirements is available on the City of Gunter’s website at www.CityofGunter.com. Packets may also be obtained by contacting GEDC Board Member, Dan Moody, at DJMoody92@gmail.com or L.D. Byrd, GEDC President, at 903-821-3042 or LDPreach@cs.net.
Through the GEDC, the City of Gunter is committed to improving the local and regional economy by creating wealth through new jobs, business retention and expansion, increasing the tax base and recruiting new businesses.
In addition to Byrd and Moody, GEDC Board Members are: Mark Taylor, Vice President; Jamie Penner, Secretary; Stephanie Kelly; Billy Viars and Don Anderson, Treasurer.
Gunter ISD Exemplary Again
Gunter Independent School District (GISD) and all three GISD campuses achieved the Texas Education Agency's (TEA's) "Exemplary' rating on the 2010 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, better known as the "TAKS." Gunter ISD is one of only 239 school districts in Texas who rated "Exemplary" out of over 1,200 districts tested. Only three other school districts in Grayson County are "Exemplary."
This is GISD's second year in a row to achieve the state's highest rating and the 3rd year in a row for all three campuses to be rated "Exemplary." As most people know, being rated "Exemplary" is difficult to achieve. To qualify for this designation, an ISD must have at least 90% of its students pass the TAKS, 95% of its students must either graduate on time or continue for a 5th year, and a district's middle school drop-out rate has to be 1.8% or lower.
Other school districts in Grayson County receiving the "Exemplary" rating are: Pottsboro, Tom Bean and Whitewright. Just south of Gunter in Collin County, Celina ISD and Prosper ISD are both rated "Exemplary."
All other school districts in Grayson Counter received a "Recognized" rating. Those districts are: Bells, Collinsville, Denison, Howe, Sherman, Tioga, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro and S&S,
For more information, visit the TEA's website at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2010/index.html.
Building at Mahard Egg Farm Burns
A large warehouse at Mahard Egg Farm in Prosper caught fire Saturday, 7/31. The building, estimated to be 100 yards long, was being removed when the fire started. It formerly housed thousands of chickens but is no longer used.
Fighting the fire was especially difficult because of a shortage of fire hydrants close to Mahard Egg Farm. Fire departments from Prosper, Little Elm, Aubrey, Celina and Lewisville responded. Water from a pond at the site was also used to help fight the fire.
Mahard Egg is one of the largest egg suppliers in the country and has been in business in Prosper since 1930.
No one was hurt in the fire and no livestock was injured or killed. Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
Gunter Library Has New Hours
Gunter's library is now open as follows:
Monday - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Thursday - 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Since the city does not staff the library, volunteers are needed. Please call the library at 903-433-1563 for more information.
Gunter HS Football Team Ranked #7 in Poll
Gunter High School Football team is ranked #7 in the state by Dave Campbell's 2010 Football Poll. According to the organization, players to watch are: RB Leo Castorena, OLB Price Ferrell, OL Hunter Heinrich, OL Findley Harris, LB Richie Robledo, DL Ryan O'Hanlon, QB Richard Young, DL Ryan Gibson, DB Mario Prado and WR Josh Cobb. Dave Campbell's group has also selected Ferrell as its Preseason Defensive MVP in the 5-2ADII district.
Bells is ranked #2 in Gunter's District. The predicted key district game of the season is Gunter at Bells in week 8. The rest of the district ranking is: #3 - Leonard, #4 - Whitewright, #5 - Tom Bean, and #6 S&S.
Gunter High School Football Program Ads Available
Ads in Gunter's Football Program are available now! The Gunter Tiger Fan Club (GTFC) puts the program together. Without the help they receive from advertisers, GTFC would not be able to donate enough funds to provide items such as the field clocks, wrestling mat, Tiger tunnel, Tiger horn, scholarships, uniforms, maintenance and track equipment.
Company ads, personal ads and team photo page sponsorships are available. The deadline is July 30th. For more information and prices, email ShirleyPierce.HR10@yahoo.com.
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