Issue No. 42 Thursday, January 31, 2019 Comanche, Texas 18 Pages THE COMANCHE CHIEF

Since 1873 Comanche County’s Oldest Business Institution TheComancheChief.com Published for and about Comanche County 75¢ City of Comanche Animal Shelter Texas State Historical Marker dedication program now open and in full operation . . . The City of Comanche Animal Shelter is currently at Comanche County Museum was fantastic . . . open and operating. For several months the animal On Saturday, January 26 control offi cer has been answering calls for service in a dedication ceremony was the city. Access to the animal shelter is controlled due held to honor the unveiling to a critical infrastructure being at the same location. of the T.O. Moore Texas Access to the animal shelter for adopting an animal or State Historical Marker surrendering an animal will be done by appointment. at the Comanche County The appointment can be made by contacting the Animal Historical Museum. Control offi cer at 325.356.5685. There is still an ongoing The Master of search for an Animal Control Technician. If anyone is Ceremonies was David interested they should contact the police department at Moore Waggoner, the 325.356.3074. A person interested in this position will be great-great grandson of required to complete an application and pass a thorough T.O. Moore. background investigation. Garry Steele, president The City of Comanche requires a ninety fi ve dollar of the museum board ($95.00) fee for the adoption of an animal. For citizens of trustees welcomed to surrender their animals to the shelter the following everyone and then the Sons cost apply: residents of the City of Comanche, cats of Confederate Veterans VOLUNTEERS INSTRUMENTAL IN GETTING THE CABIN TO THE $25.00, dogs $25 .00, litters of cats or dogs $45.00 district #1904 from De MUSEUM: Pictured l-r, Jim Roberts, Randy Chisholm and Charles Chisholm. and for individuals who are not residents of the City Leon presented the fl ags and pledges of allegince. of Comanche the fee will be $50.00. Large animals The proclamation and recognition were presented (livestock) will not be accepted for owner surrender. by Hon. Stephanie Davis, Comanche County Judge Animals that are surrendered will be kept by the animal and Robert Cobb, City of Comanche Mayor Pro-Tem. shelter for a period of 72 hours to allow time to see if the Then Rose Taylor read the very interesting biography of animal can be adopted or sent to a rescue. T.O. Moore. The marker honors T.O. Moore’s legacy in The current schedule for the Animal Control Offi cer Comanche from his service in the Confederate Army, to will be Monday and Tuesday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Wednesday his appointment by President Grant as the postmaster of 10 A.M. to 7 P.M., Thursday and Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Mooresville (now Proctor), to his service to Comanche The Animal Control Offi cer’s primary duty station on as School Trustee and City Secretary. He is honored for Wednesday will be the animal shelter, unless she receives promoting Comanche and taking extraordinary steps as a call for service. the leader of the Comanche County Confederate Veterans Comanche Lions Club to begin healing and restoration after the civil war. Fain McDaniel, chairman of the Comanche County T.O. MOORE CABIN DEDICATION: Pictured are Scholarship Chili Supper Historical Commission, unveiled the marker and read the David Moore Waggoner and Ruth Adele Waggoner. text. Born in Talladega, Alabama, in April 1842, Thomas Tuesday, February 5th the Comanche Noon Lions Club Oscar (T.O.) Moore was a civic leader in Comanche. Comanche, Director of the Comanche Foundry, an will have a Chili Supper at the high school Commons. After Moore’s father’s business failed in 1854, the family elected trustee of the public schools of Comanche, and The supper will coincide with the district basketball game moved to Texas, settling in Hays County in 1855. By the in many other positions. In 1892, desiring to heal some between Comanche and Early. The supper will begin at fall of 1857, the family had moved to Garden Valley lingering sectional tension after the Civil War, Moore 5:00 p.m. in Smith County where T.O. Moore ran engines for his invited a Union soldier, Dr. James Thomas, to Comanche All proceeds go into the Memorial Scholarship Funds family’s mills. so that Moore could return Thomas’ New Testament that for former Lions, Dr. William “Doc” Calhoun, H.R. After the Civil War began in 1861, Moore joined was found on a battlefi eld in 1862. When Thomas arrived, Jeff eries, and Jim Wilkerson. Each year the Lions give Confederate Captain William Smith’s Company in Tyler, the town had a large celebration. As a civic leader, T.O. scholarships in memory of each of these gentlemen at the which later organized into the 71st Texas Volunteer Moore played an important role in post-civil war growth annual scholarship program at Comanche High School. Infantry. Moore served in Company F. In February 1862, and recovery in Comanche. The supper will include chili, cornbread, and dessert. the infantry went to Fort Donelson in Tennessee and Then the Sons of Confederate Veterans gave a six- Please come out and support the Lions and the students fought a battle against Union Troops led by Ulysses S. gun salute. of Comanche High School and also enjoy some exciting Grant. On February 16, 1862, the Confederate Troops Ruth Adele Moore Waggoner a descendant of T.O. cut basketball action. surrendered and Moore was separated from his Company. the ribbon to the Moore Log Cabin where the marker sits 2018 3A All-Big Country football In March 1865, Moore was granted a leave of absence in front of the grounds of the museum and presented the Player of the Year, Kade Mercer because of an illness and went back to Tyler. cabin. Visitors are welcomed inside the cabin where you In 1865, Moore visited Galveston on business, where can get a glimpse of how it was to live in the past frontier From Abilene Reporter News he met his wife Sarah Adeline Thomas (1850-1933). days. Ruth Adele’s daughter, Beth Fairbrother, gave some There was rarely a time Because of his poor health, the recently married couple closing remarks and the benediction before everyone in Mercer was on the sideline. As moved to Comanche County in 1872. From 1872 until attendance went inside the museum for refreshments. the team’s leading rusher and his death in 1910, Moore served as a community leader The program went without a hitch and was very tackler, Mercer’s presence was in a variety of roles. He served as City Secretary of interesting. felt on both sides of the ball. Comanche Chamber of Commerce news His endurance allowed him to The annual Comanche Chamber of Commerce and Comanche Cowgirl be where Comanche needed Agriculture Banquet is scheduled for Friday, February 8 at him. And it wasn’t just this 7:00 p.m. in the CHS commons. Tickets will be $25 each season. Mercer has started for which include a catered dinner, networking opportunities and the Indians since his freshman year and never missed a an evening of awards and entertainment. game. Awards will be given in the following categories: The Indians entered District 6-3A Division II play at *Citizen of the Year, a man or woman who contributes to the 2-3 and opened with one of the toughest opponents in community, contributes by occupation, and contributes to Jacksboro. Mercer responded with 92 rushing yards and personal citizenship. two scores to go with 13 tackles and a sack in a 24-14 *Agriculture Family, goes to a type of agriculture operation, that victory. “That was the win that kind of got us (saying), excels in technology and conservation methods and is involved ‘All right, here we go. Let’s go win another district title,’” in the community. Comanche coach Stephen Hermesmeyer said. *Cornerstone Award, a man or woman 62 years old or older who “When you’re trying to win ballgames, it’s hard to get has made contributions to the community during their lifetime a kid like that off the fi eld,” Hermesmeyer said. “Quite and has exemplifi ed personal citizenship. a few of those games, he didn’t come off the fi eld much, *Organization of the Year, to a organization that has made vast especially in the second half when the game was on the contributions to the community. line. And he wanted to be in there. That’s the kind of kid *Business of the Year, to a business that has made vast COMANCHE COWGIRL: Taylor Drew is a 11-year- he is. He wants to be right in the middle of it when the contributions to the community by services and products off ered old Comanche, Texas cowgirl who attends school at game’s on the line, and he thrives in those situations.” or has expanded in size or in products. Gustine, Texas. In December of this year she competed Mercer, who is exploring opportunities to play at the You are also invited to become a sponsor, either a bronze and won $2,188 in the Youth Championship Round at college level, ran for 1,419 yards and 20 TDs, adding brochure sponsore ($150), a silver table decorating sponsor the All in Barrel Race held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This ($175), or a gold sponsor which includes a Gold Sponsorship 10 catches for 211 yards and another score. On defense, race goes on during the National Finals Rodeo. She won should read: includes a Bronze Brochure Sponsor, a Silver the money on her horse Smart Mitzi Quixote and also the senior racked up 116 tackles, 17 for a loss, 10 sacks, Decorating Sponsor, and you will be recognized in the Annual fi ve interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble competed on her horse Count Mia Kay. This barrel race Banquet Brochure. Six(6) seats will be included in the price happened during the same time as the National Final recoveries to help Comanche reach the third round. of the table. Additional seats may be purchased for $25.00. Or Rodeo and this is Taylor’s second time to attend. Last Mercer also received fi rst team running back and line you can donate an item for the table decorations as door pries. backer honors. Call the Chamber for more information 325-356-3233 or year she also competed and won a round and placed in Kendal Beck received All-Big Country off ensive e-mail [email protected]. another round winning a total $2,250. Taylor has also lineman fi rst team honors. The senior fi nished with 42 An experience unique to Comanche, Texas! This food truck had some other big wins in 2018 to include being the pancakes and 53 cut blocks while grading out at 91 festival meets a legendary Texas Country Music lineup. Fun year end Youth Champion at the Central Texas Barrel percent. for the whole family! Racing Associate. Also placing 3rd for the Youth with Dakota Moreno received All-Big Country defensive The event is presented by the The Comanche Chamber of her other horse and being in the top 12 for the Open lineman fi rst team honors. The senior totaled 71 tackles, Commerce and Agriculture and sponsors. with 2 horses. Placing at the Youth Elite Barrel Race in including eight for a loss. Moreno also had six sacks The music line up currently consist of Cody Canada and the Round 2 and then Championship round. She also placed and 10 QB pressures. Departed, Mike McClure Band, Copper Chief, with acoustic on 3 diff erent horse at the Ogden Barrel Race for Youth sets by Clayton Landua, Zach McGinn, Kylie Rae Harris, and then an average winner in the Open. Along with a Jerrod Hicks Music, Clint Janisch Poncho Reyes, and Holly Jo. big win at Hayden Help Benefi t Barrel Race. In 2018 U.S. stamps increase The food trucks will start serving at 11:00 a.m. on March The price of a “Forever” stamp has gone up a nickel to 55 she fi nished the year with $10,000 in earning. Barrel cents. 23 and the vendors will start selling at that time as well. racing is a family aff air and it takes everyone in her While not exorbitant, the price increase is part of the biggest Adult tickets (ages 18 and up) are $10 in advance, $15 at immediate family and extended family to make things price jump on stamps in the United States Postal Service the gate. Children’s tickets (ages 9-17)are $5 in advance and at happen to include her parents Kerry and Crystal Drew history. And it’s a result of the pressure the agency is facing to the gate. Children 8 and under are free. Refunds not available. along with her little sister Talon. Her grandparents dig itself out of a deep fi nancial hole. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.Com. In November, the agency reported a loss of $3.9 billion for All vendors are wanted at the 2nd Annual Food Truck Richard and Debbie Pope of Comanche, Texas and fi scal year 2018, despite seeing growth in its shipping and Rodeo on March 23 in Comanche. David and late Wanda Drew of Early, Texas are very big packaging business. There are only a few spots available. supporters of their granddaughters. Taylor is currently Stamps with the “Forever” designation retain their value no If you are interested in providing a vendor space, please competing on two horse that have been raised, trained, matter how prices change in the future. contact the Chamber of Commerce offi ce with your information and owned by the Pope family members to include In addition to the new price of “Forever” stamps, the at [email protected] or call the offi ce during her grandparent Richard and Debbie, and Aunt Darcie shipping prices and prices for fl at rate boxes also went up. The cost of a small fl at rate box is now $7.90 — from $7.20. business hours at 325-356-3233. Pareo. Taylor would like to give a big thank you to her The USPS’ board of governors say these rates will keep the If you know of a vendor who may not have gotten this amazing sponsors that have helped her work toward Postal Service competitive. message, please let them know about the upcoming event. achieving her dreams. www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 2A and board a train overnight. be shared. We promote The next morning you’d history and want to honor Will Punxsutawney get back on a plane and fl y the veterans for what they the rest of the way. You did for us.” Phil see his shadow? bought one ticket for both One of the planes was the personal aircraft the plane and the train.” Groundhog Day 2019 is Sunday, February 2, which The hangars are huge. In of General Hap Arnold, military aviation pioneer. tradionally marks the midpoint between the winter one you hardy notice 2 solstice in December and the spring equinox in March. DC-3s in the rear of the According to legend, if Punxsutawney sees his shadow hangar. Some of the planes on this day, there will be sic more weeks of winter. If he were fl own by fl ying aces THE doesn’t, it’ll be six weeks till spring. Mount Pleasant has who left diaries. Those are Groundhog Day was a Celtic festival marking the at the museum and are on COMANCHE midpoint of the season. In the 1800s, German immigrants the museum’s website Mid to Pennsylvania brought their legends of the groundhog some historic planes America Flight Museum. Scott Glover owns the signing of the Japanese COUNTY with them. So, how often has the groundhog really org. Matt showed me one predicted the coming of spring? According to researchers, a pet food company in surrender at the end of the plane with a signifi cant Mount Pleasant. He has a war.” the groundhog has accurately predicted the coming of history. BURN BAN spring only 39 percent of the time. deep love for aviation and The museum is open “We know the 18 founded a museum fi ve Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club was founded paratroopers that jumped in 1887 by a group of groundhog hunters. The editor of years ago to hold some of PM. out of this aircraft on IS IN his planes. He named it “On an average day the Punxsutawney newspaper was a member of the club D-Day. We know their and he claimed that Punxsutawney Phil was the only true The Mid America Flight we’ll have a couple of names, ranks and serial EFFECT. Museum. Eight hangars hundred people walk weather-predicting groundhog. The furry rodent then numbers. We have a became famous! are full of military and through here. We’ve gentlemen now doing an vintage aircraft. The oldest had people from all over internship with us and he is is a 1925 Waco 9 and the the world. Some former doing deeper research into military pilots plan their What about Superbowl 53? newest is a 1951 Albatross. those men and getting to This coming Sunday in vacations around visits to for either team and both great defeat when Jesus Matt Bongers is Director of know their families.” Atlanta the New England the museum.” teams have been to the Christ died on the cross. By Maintenance and Manager. Dedicated volunteers Patriots will battle it out Some planes go back point of seemingly defeat His death and resurrection “When I started here help keep the planes in good with the Los Angeles Rams to the dawn of aviation but refusing to concede from the grave He provided six years ago to get the shape. They all fl y. Silver in Super Bowl 53. History when there was little night they came back. The Bible forgiveness from our sins museum started we had planes are polished to a will be made in that it will fl ying. Matt showed me talks about a battle that is and the free gift of eternal 7 aircraft. Now we’re mirror fi nish. There is no be winner take all! Two a Transcontinental Air to take place in the future. life with God, (John 3:16, 1 pushing 60 aircraft. One admission to the museum. mighty, well equipped, Transport, a tri-motor It is the last and fi nal battle Peter 3:18). Some think the of them is a TDM Avenger Matt says the planes are well prepared teams will plane. between good and evil. fi nal battle will take place that saw action during here to preserve them for suit up for one last fi nal World War 2. It was “You could take it from Satan and the evil forces on the plains Megiddo, future generations. battle. Battle is not new have already suff ered one (Esdraelon, Revelation involved in the sinking of New York to California. “You don’t very often 2 diff erent battleships on You would get on the tri- 20:8&9). It is south of the see this many historic Sea of Galilee, west of the the same day. Then it was motor and fl y all day long, and vintage planes in one part of the fl yover during and then get off the plane Jordan River in Israel. One place. These are meant to team or army will be led by Satan and his demonic forces, unclean spirits and fallen Angels, (Revelation 13:1-18, 16:13-16). The other team or army will be led by Jesus Christ and the armies of Heaven, (Revelation 19:11-19). Jesus Christ will be the winner, (Revelation 17:14, 20:7-10). If we have never accepted Jesus Christ as Savior we are on the wrong team. See you in Church next Sunday. Brother J

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average vision and hearing, located in several places on a their ability to taste is cat’s body, though the pattern PET TALK comparably weaker than changes with diff erent cat the human sense of taste. breeds. Patterson explained that cats “Whiskers are strategically By The Texas A&M refl ective layer called the lack the sweet taste receptor, located on a cat’s face to University tapetum lucidum that allows so even if they seem attracted transmit critical sensory COLLEGE STATION, them to refl ect more light to to some sweet foods, they are information, such as the ability Jan. 18, 2019 – In the animal the back of the eye.” likely detecting only the fat to fi t through passageways, kingdom, big cats have In addition, cats, like and texture. potential obstacles, and even developed several adaptations many other animals, have an On the other hand, cats a sense of overall balance,” that allow them to be top extra fold on their ears, called are able to smell much better she explained. predators in a variety of Henry’s Pocket. According to than people, but not as well A lthough house cats tend ecosystems. While modern Patterson, the exact function as dogs. While cats have to spend more time napping house cats may not need to of this feature is not known, far fewer scent receptors than hunting, their senses hunt to the same extent as wild but many believe it helps than dogs, recent research give them abilities that are cats, our pets have still kept to enhance high-frequency has shown that cats may be shared with many of the several interesting abilities sounds. Sounds that may be better at discerning between world’s top predators. Next that enhance their senses. inaudible to people, such as diff erent smells. time you watch your cat play, Dr. Carly Patterson, a the squeak of a mouse, are Finally, cats use their you’ll know that their dilating clinical assistant professor easily heard by cats. whiskers to enhance their pupils, rotating ears, and other at the Texas A&M College “Cats hear sounds of senses of touch and balance. characteristics are signs that of Veterinary Medicine & varying frequencies and they Patterson said whiskers are they are using their senses. Biomedical Sciences, shares are especially adept at hearing some interesting facts about high-frequency sounds,” cats’ senses and unique Patterson said. “Sounds that abilities. humans may perceive as Cats are often seen playing normal background noise and wandering around at could be stressful to the cat.” night, leading many to believe For example, high-pitched cats can see in the dark. noises that are barely While this is not strictly true, audible to human ears, such Patterson said cats can see as the buzz from an LCD in near darkness much better computer screen, can be than people and many other loud and annoying to cats. animals. This problem can be greatly “Cats can dilate their reduced by turning electronics pupils in low-light situations off when not in use. and they have a special While cats have above www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 4A served as Assistant two great-grandchildren. Williford Harris Attorney General in the Special survivors include Harold Gene Williford, Kenneth Ray Harris, Law Enforcement Division Rosie Franco and Capt. age 66, passed away on age 77, passed away on under Attorneys General Kathy Wills who lovingly Sunday, January 27, 2019, Sunday, January 27, 2019, Dan Morales and John cared for Leslie in his last O in Comanche, Texas. at his home in Comanche, Cornyn. At his retirement months. and Cattta McNutt. He was Texas. from public service, Leslie Leslie was more than Lopez preceded in death by a son, was Chief Counsel for just an attorney. Wherever Markus Lopez, age 57, Terry NcNutt; grandson, the Inspector General, he worked or wherever died on Thursday, January Ted Ferguson and a brother Texas Health and Human he went, he was a mentor, 24, 2019, in Comanche. Billy McNutt. Services Commission. teacher, counselor, A service to celebrate He is survived by his wife, mediator, cheerleader, Dale’s life will be held Milta, daughter Kathryn advisor, role model and 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Vance Ernemann (Bob friend. He loved an audience January 26, 2019, at Ferguson) of Burleson, to hear his ‘stories’ and Mulkey-Mason Funeral son Leslie “Byron” Vance reveled in making each re- Home in Lewisville. III (Miller) of Chicago, telling better than the one Interment will follow at and son Josh Vance before. He spread his joy 3:00 p.m. that same day (Brandy) of Eastland. as he delivered his gifts of at Oakwood Cemetery in His eight grandchildren peaches, pecans, tomatoes Comanche. The family will are Hope Lane, Michael and his mother’s ‘famous’ receive friends from 7:00 to He was born on April 17, Nicholas (Macayla), Zack cinnamon rolls to so many 9:00 p.m. Friday, January 1952, in Odessa, Texas, Ernemann, Warner Vance, of his friends. 25, 2019, at the funeral to Jess R. Williford, Jr. He was born on April 30, Tucker Vance, Mary Arrangements under home. The family requests and Wanda Mae (Cook) 1941, in Gorman, Texas, Morris Vance, Riley Vance the care of Jenkins Funeral memorial contributions to Williford. On June 3, to Frank and Faye (Beam) and Lourdes Vance, and Home, Burnet, Texas. be made to the Alzheimer’s 2000, he was united in Harris. On August 21, Association. For online marriage to Doris N. Evans 1989, he was united in condolences please visit in Proctor, Texas. Harold marriage to Katherine loved spending time with Culwell in Las Vegas, Church Directory He was born on March 29, www.mulkeymason.com. his family and especially NV. He was a Refractory 1961, in Deleon, Texas Full Gospel Church the grandchildren. He was Consultant. Kenneth It is only $11 to Mike Lopez, Sr. and a truck driver employed traveled the world in his a week to tell (nondenominational) Angelita “Vasquez” Lopez. Hunt by Kohler Trucking of profession and was held in Markus owned “Salon Charles Corum Hunt, people about your 700 E. Oak, Comanche Brownwood and later high esteem wherever he Markus” for many years. age 82, passed away on church in The Sunday Worship drove for Southern Ag in traveled. He was infamous for his Saturday, January 26, 2019 Comanche. Harold was He is survived by his Comanche Chief’s Morning: 10:30 * Evening: 6:00 style and personality. He at Western Hills Healthcare an outdoorsman, spending wife, Katherine Harris; Bi-Weekly Church had clientele from all over Residence. Come worship with us time hunting, fi shing and son, Richard Kent Harris; and became a sought- Directory. Please camping whenever he had daughter, Janella Harris; after stylist. He had fl air contact us at 325- some extra time. He was a daughter, Rae Ann Nail; and charisma and made 356-2636 for more big fan of western movies son, James F. Harris and everyone feel special. and his favorites were wife Kathy; stepson, Tracy inquiries! He is survived by those starring John Wayne A. Lummus and wife his life partner, Bobby 206 Industrial Blvd or Clint Eastwood. He was Noi and granddaughter, directly across road from Comanche airport Cantrell of Comanche; a Baptist. Nickole C. Lummus; brother, Mike Lopez and Gateway Sunday Worship He is survived by his Allee Anderson, mother of wife Janie of Blanket; Baptist Church Morning Worship 11:00 am wife, Doris Williford of James Harris; niece, Carla nephews and niece, Mike Pastor - Steve Monty Comanche; son, Tommy Leverett and husband Lopez III and wife Clarissa 254-631-8899 Williford of Dublin; Charlie and daughter of Brownwood, Cynthia OUR MISSION: To cooperate with the Holy Spirit in stepsons, Roddy Evans Reagan; nephew; Steve Torrez of Blanket, Jamie of North Richland Hills Harris and wife Sheila and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to promote Lopez of Brownwood, He was born on October and Bradley Avery of their children Brendon and Joshia Lopez of Blanket, Biblical values and the institution of the family. 1, 1936 to Ozza and Emma Lampasas; stepdaughter, Kylie; sister-in-law, Joyce Mark Lopez of Blanket, Bell (Cook) Hunt. He was Cristal Gilligan of Harris. He was preceded in and Phillip Lopez of self-employed as a rancher. Comanche; eight death by his parents Frank Abiding Life Mt. Pleasant blanket; and fur babies, grandchildren; fi ve great- and Faye (Beam) Harris Bella and Armani. He loved old cars and loved Fellowship Baptist Church grandchildren; brother, Joe and brother, Billy Harris. A Full Gospel Church Markus was preceded in ranching. Williford and wife Julie of He requested no service. 205 W. Summit death by his parents, Mike He is survived by his State Hwy 590 South A Small Country Church Brownwood; and numerous Condolences may be Lopez, Sr. and Angelita daughter, Deborah and Phone (325) 356-2360 “With a Heart Bigger Than Texas” nieces and nephews. He off ered on line at www. 951 Hwy 2247, Comanche, Texas “Vazquez” Lopez. husband Mike Cutler of Pastor: Rick Griffi th was preceded in death comanchefh.com. A memorial service will Comanche; three sons: Service Times by his son, Charles Lee SUNDAY be held at a later date. Paul Lynn Hunt and Sun. 10:30 am & 6 pm Bible Studyy 9:45 am signifi cant other Donah Williford; stepson, Chance Vance Wed. & Youth: 7 pm Worship 11 am Leslie B. Vance, Jr., Avery; sister, Wanda Gay Sat. Night Prayer Meeting 6 pm WEDNESDAY of Dublin; Joseph Carroll 79, passed to Eternity on Youth Ministry 6:30 pm McNutt Hunt and fi ancée Stephanie Williford; brother, Randall Williford; and parents, January 18, 2019, at his Dale McNutt, age 85, Herrerra of Comanche; Jessie R. and Wanda May home in Meadowlakes, formerly of Comanche, James Jensen and wife Texas, passed away Williford. Texas, surrounded by his Hope of Garland; and East Side Church Monday, January 21, 2019, Family will receive friends and family. BAPTIST CHURCH numerous grandchildren. in Carrollton, Texas. friends at Comanche 207 FM 3381 . Comanche, TX of Christ He was preceded in death Funeral Home on Tuesday, 205 Hwy 3381, Comanche by parents Ozza and Emma Sunday School 9:45am January 29, 2019, from Sunday Morning Worship 10:50am Sunday Bell (Cook) Hunt; son, 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday Evening Worship 6:30pm Bible Study 3:00 PM Mark Hunt; daughter-in- Funeral services will be Wednesday Evening 6:30pm law Melinda Hunt and one Worship 4:00 PM at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Pastor: Steven Schulte sister Mary Ruth. January 30, 2019, at Wednesday A Graveside Service Comanche Funeral Home For Bus Ministry, call church Worship 7:00 PM was held at Pendergrass Chapel, with Rev. Alan 325/356-3667 Cemetery in Comanche Wallace offi ciating. Burial County at 11 am on will be in Mercer’s Gap CHURCH OF CHRIST Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Cemetery in Comanche Zion Hill with Brother Tim Mangrum County. Condolences may Sidney Baptist Church offi ciating. Condolences be off ered on line at www. Van Dyke Community may be off ered on line comanchefh.com. 4124 Hwy 1689 . PO Box 179 Harold Higginbotham at www.comanchefh. In lieu of fl owers A Celebration of Life Sidney, Texas 76474 Pastor memorials may be made will be held on Friday, Sunday School 10:00 am He was born October 5, com. Condolences Worship 11:00 am February 1, at 1:00 PM, at 1933 in Comanche, Texas may be off ered on line at to American Cancer Evening Worship 5:00 pm Society, 804 W. Wrights First Baptist Church, where Sunday Bible Study 10:00 am Wednesday Worship 6:30 pm to Truman L. McNutt and www.comanchefh.com. Youth Program Avenue, Comanche, he was an active member Worship Service 10:55 am Ruby Mae McNutt. Dale Evening Worship 6:00 pm 6 miles out on N Hwy 16 married his wife, Patti, who Texas; or American for many years, with Dr. preceded him in death. He Diabetes Association, P.O. Ross Chandler offi ciating. 254-879-3510 worked and retired from Box 11454, Alexandria, After proudly serving his Navistar International Virginia 22312. country with the United Trucks after 42 years of Obituaries Continued States Marine Corps, Visit Leslie went to law school service. The Chief First and had a successful legal Baptist Church Dale is survived by his online Dr. Van Christian, Pastor children, Cindy Ferguson for career that spanned more No fancy duds, come as you are! and Jason McNutt; Front Page News, than 40 years. Among SUNDAY GATHERIN’ 10 AM Worship - 9:00 am grandchildren, Tara Obituaries, his accomplishments, WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7 PM Sunday School - 10:00 am on Page 5A Leslie served at various Country Gospel, Cowboy Service is broadcast Ferguson, Gabby McNutt Classifieds times as District Attorney Preaching, Relaxed Atmosphere Live on AM 1550 KCOM & and Great Fellowship! 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REID First United The New Life Methodist Church MONUMENT Pentecostals 500 N. Pearl St. 217 E. Grand Comanche, Texas Hwy 16 N. - Comanche, Tx Comanche, TX SAVE MONEY 325-356-2120 SUNDAY: (325) 330-4395 Bible Study 10:00 am ON MONUMENTS Contemporary Worship 8:30 am Morning Worship 10:45 am OR HEADSTONES Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday: Evening Worship 6:00 pm Traditional Worship 10:45 am 9:45 am - Sunday School WEDNESDAY: OF ANY SIZE Youth Fellowship 5:30 pm 11:00 am - Morning Worship Bible Study 7:00 pm Wed: 7:00 pm - Family Bible Study KING’S KIDS’ CLUB Monday, 3:30 pm 254-396-2316 www.way2god.worldbibleschool.org Minister Rev. David Ray www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 5A Don was born on to Lonnie Elliott and Edna Hilley February 1, 1946 in Corpus Elliott Buckmaster. She attended James Marion Hilley, Christi to the late Frank and Thelma Elliott, 68, school in Comanche. She 88, a retired car body Leona Hartmann Kolar. of Woodway TX, passed was semi-retired from repairman left this life He spent most of his life away after losing her battle the insurance industry, Friday, January 18, 2019, in the Fort Worth/White with cancer in Waco TX, working part time in O in Decatur. Settlement area. Don loved Saturday January 26, 2019. Customer Care for Pilot May 2009 they completed the outdoors, and loved to Catastrophe Services. She Midkiff this goal when they arrived fi sh. Don spent most of his loved to travel and made it On Saturday, January in Alaska after many a life in construction doing to almost all 50 states. 26, 2019, Robert “Bob” hard-earned mile. Bob dry wall, and as a painter. Thelma is survived Herd Midkiff , a loving loved Midland and felt a Survivors include his by daughters, Lisa Fields husband, father, and special kinship with the children, Mike and wife and husband Nick, and grandfather, passed away land and the community. Renee Kolar of Lake Lynnette Prickett, all of at the age of 82. He served as a Deacon Worth, Donna and husband Woodway; granddaughters, in the First Presbyterian Charlie Elston, Karen Jessica Hernandez, Maegan Church, delivered Meals on Henry and Michael Pruitt of Pennington, Morgan Fields Wheels for several years, Jacksboro, and Tim Kolar all of Woodway, and Ashley and served on the Boards of Azle; grandchildren, Prickett of Brownwood, of the Midland County Kenzie and husband Kody and grandson, Brian Livestock Show and the Krause; Emily, Hannah Prickett of Austin, and Midland Soil and Water and Holly Kolar; great great grandson, Hudson of Conservation District. In James was born on grandson, Kutter Krause; Woodway; sisters, Glenda 1985 Bob participated in February 17, 1930, to sisters, Dorothy and A graveside service, Morris and husband Jerry the Midland Centennial John and Eula (Chambers) husband Jimmy Dishman, under the direction of of Comanche, Cathey parade through downtown Hilley in Sidney, Texas. Kathy Morrison, and Pat Heartland Funeral Home Weidebusch and husband Midland by driving a He was united in marriage Burnett; brother, Junior of Comanche, was held Vernon of Bangs, Kerren wagon with his beloved to his fi rst wife Gwen and wife Tammye Kolar; at the Sardis Cemetery McNutt and husband Roy Bob was born in Midland, team of horses, Gina and Rainey and second wife and several nieces and in Comanche County, of San Angelo; brother, Texas on June 10, 1936, to Clipper. The next year he Guillermina “GiGi”. nephews. 11:00 a.m. Wednesday David Buckmaster of Herd and Julia Midkiff who participated in the Texas James was a retired car Besides his parents, January 30, 2019. Per Hasse, and her best were both from pioneer Sesquicentennial wagon body repairman. He was Don was also preceded in her request, the family friend, Roger Lubka of Midland ranching families, train parade and he drove a member of the Jehovah death by a brother, Daniel did not have a visitation Point Venture. She was their parents having settled his restored buggy from Witness Church. James Kolar. period at the funeral home. preceded in death by her in Midland County in the Odessa to the Scharbauer proudly served his country Online condolences Condolences to the family parents, Lonnie Elliott and 1890s. He graduated from ranch north of Midland in the United States Army. may be made at www. can be left online at www. Edna Buckmaster; sister, Midland High School and over the course of two He was preceded in stephenvillefh.com. heartlandfuneralhome.net. Jean Coolbaugh; brother, attended Sul Ross State days. In recent years Bob death by his parents; Thelma was born April 29, Charles Buckmaster and College. After leaving was an active supporter of his 2 wives; his sisters, TheComancheChief.com 1950, in Tarrant County, her beloved dog, Max. college to care for his ailing the annual Hunt For Heroes Shirley Steinnan, Alice, father, Bob and his brother, banquet that supports and Lorene; his brothers, John, formed a partnership wounded military veterans, Oscar, Alton, John, James, where together they and on most mornings Bob Carl, and Gene Hilley. operated the family ranch could be found having Those left behind to and farm. They also started coff ee at the Petroleum cherish his memory are and ran a cattle feed lot Club of Midland where son, Phil Hilley of New together. In 1959 Bob met he and his friends held Braunfels; his daughters, the love of his life, Alice court on the day’s events. Lora Hilley of Midland, Antoinette “Toni” Akers, One of Bob’s fi nal acts and Roxann Burns and when they were introduced of service was in January husband Bill of Newcastle; by mutual friends. They 2019 when he and his wife 5 grandchildren; 8 great- were married three years endowed a scholarship at grandchildren; numerous later on July 14, 1962, Texas Christian University nieces, nephews, and a host TEXAS ALMANAC in the First Presbyterian that will benefi t students of friends. Church in Brownfi eld, enrolled in the TCU Ranch Hawkins Funeral Home Texas. They settled in Management program. Bob in Decatur, Texas, 940- 2018-2019 Midland, Texas where they personifi ed the pioneer 627-5959 is in charge of had two children. In 1968 families who settled in the arrangements. Also at www. COMING SOON! Bob became the agency Permian Basin with his hawkinsfuneralhome.com. manager for Farm Bureau quiet manner, his penchant Insurance in Midland for hard work, his fair Kolar County and in 1981 he treatment of others, and Don Kolar, 72, died and his sister, Julia Edith his love of God and family. Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Drake, formed an insurance Bob was preceded in death in Stephenville. agency in Midland. For by his father Herd Midkiff , many years Bob and mother Julia Evelyn

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All insurance accepted including Medicare and Medicaid www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 6A Comanche County Schools *Comanche ISD* *Gustine ISD* *Sidney ISD* *University News* *Youth Activities* JV 1 Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Comanche Maidens Basketball Comanche 12 6 11 4 33 Dublin 3 5 4 2 14 S. Victoria (7), G. Arreola (7), K. Brawley (7), M. Martin (6), L. Cervantes (2), K. Carr The CHS Maidens varsity basketball team took on the Dublin Lady Lions this past (2), G. Wilson (2) Friday in Dublin. JV 1 The fi rst half was close with Comanche taking a one point lead into half time 29 to Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Final 28. This theme continued in the third quarter with both teams tied at 41. The Dublin Comanche 4 9 6 12 31 jazz band kept the crowd entertained during halftime and time-outs. Bangs 11 9 9 11 40 The fourth quarter went back on forth until Dublin hit a three pointer with 1:35 B.Sanchez (8), M. Martin (6), G. Arreola (5), L. Cervantes (4), S. Victoria (4), K. Carr left giving them a 53 to 50 lead which they took to the fi nal buzzer. (4) Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Comanche 13 16 13 9 51 Dublin 13 15 13 14 55 A. Lopez (15), V. Lopez (11), H. Lorta (10), L. Constancia (6), A. Tyson (3), M. Welch Comanche Indians Basketball (3), M. Carter (3) Top Rebounds: L. Constancia (14), V. Lopez (9), M. Welch (6), H. Lorta (6), A. Lopez The CHS Indian basketball team took on the Dublin Lions in Dublin last Friday and (5), played Bangs here in Comanche last Tuesday. Top Steals: V. Lopez (4), H. Lorta (3), M. Welch (2) The varsity Indians played well in the fi rst quarter but Dublin pulled ahead in the Top Assists: V. Lopez (4) second quarter and did not look back. The varsity Maidens also took on Bangs here in Comanche last Tuesday. Below are VARSITY those stats. Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final COMANCHE 19 9 17 10 55 Comanche 6 3 7 11 27 Dublin 19 32 18 20 89 Bangs 14 13 9 13 49 Kade Mercer 20, Ryan Stephens 10, Kasey Middleton 9, Cash Cook 6, Price Odom 4, V. Lopez (10), A. Lopez (6), M. Carter (6), H. Lorta (5) Taelon Sorrells 2, Zach Foster 2, Dev Bhakta 2 Top Rebounds: H. Lorta (10), V. Lopez (5), M. Welch (4), A. Lopez (4), M. Brawley VARSITY (4), M. Carter (4) Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Top Assists: A. Lopez (3), V. Lopez (2), M. Welch (2) COMANCHE 10 15 9 9 43 Top Steals: L. Constancia (3), M. Welch (2) Bangs 6 10 16 14 46 Kade Mercer 16, Taelon Sorrells 9, Kasey Middleton 8, Ryan Stephens 4, Cash Cook 4, Zach Rodriguez 2 Junior class to hold stew supper, auction TEAM: COMANCHE JV 2 TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL The CHS Junior Class will be holding their annual stew supper COMANCHE 4 8 10 13 35 and cake auction on Friday, Feb. 1 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM DUBLIN 13 18 21 13 67 in the COMANCHE High School Commons. TOP SCORERS: CAMRON SPELLS (12), MATTHEW MARTIN (8), SUREN The cost is $6 per person and will include a bowl of stew, BHAKTA (6), JOSHUA JOHNSON (4), cornbread and/or crackers, a dessert of choice and tea! MASON COTTEN (3), JATON PATE (2) The cake auction will take place during the halftimes JV1 VS. DUBLIN of the basketball games and the proceeds TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL will benefi t the Junior Class in funding this years‛ prom. COMANCHE 19 16 13 14 62 DUBLIN 18 23 9 11 61 TOP SCORERS: TRENT ODOM (19), JOHN GILLIAM (18), LUKE WILSON (10), OSCAR RIOS (10), JUSTIN CUELLAR (5) Comanche ISD Sports JV COMBO VS. BANGS Friday, February 1 CHS Boys/Girls basketball here vs Eastland TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL Jv2, JV1,5:15pm, V girls 6:30pm, V boys 8:00pm COMANCHE 12 9 12 14 47 BANGS 4 6 4 7 21 Saturday, February 2 CHS Softball @ Ballinger Scrimmage TOP SCORERS: HUDSON WELCH (7), JUSTIN CUELLAR (7), SUREN BHAKTA 12:00 – 1:00pm (6), TRENT ODOM (6), OSCAR RIOS (6), MASON COTTON (4), LUKE WILSON Saturday, February 2 CHS Baseball scrimmage here vs (4), JOHN GILLIAM (4), CODY FEIST (3) Breckenridge 2:00 – 3:00pm Monday, February 4 CHS Softball scrimmage @ LLano 4:00 – 5:00pm CHS Powerlifting Monday, February 4 JH boys b-ball here vs Dublin 7B, 8B 5:30pm, 7A 6:30pm, 8A 7:30 pm Tuesday, February 5 HS Boys/Girls B-ball here vs Early Sr Night Jv2, JV1,5:15pm, V girls 6:30pm, V boys 8:00pm Thursday, February 7 CHS Baseball scrimmage @ DeLeon 4:30pm Good Luck Maidens and Indians!

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DIVISION: Boys 207 N Austin Street Name Wt. Class Total Place Comanche, TX Omero Arrendondo 114 500 4th (325) 356 1086 Yancy Perkins 114 540 3rd Juan Hernandez 123 685 3rd Aaron Suniga 132 760 2nd Zach Foster 165 945 4th CJ Ruggles 165 760 9th Steve Davis 181 955 7th Kade Mercer 181 1220 1st *New Bench Press record for the meet (315 lbs) Jack Northridge 220 1275 1st Kendel Beck 242 1550 1st *New Bench Press record for the meet (400 lbs), new dead lift record for the meet (575 lbs), new total lift record (1550 lbs) Jeron Conine 275 1280 3rd Randy Licea SHW 4th Team Place: 3rd place with 42 points

301 West Central 325.356.5248 CJHS Basketball 7C Girls vs. Gorman (4), Bianca Licea (2) Team Score 7A Girls vs. Coleman Comanche 4 Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Gorman 9 Comanche 4 4 5 6 19 Gracie MacAlily (2), Gab- Coleman 6 7 2 0 15 by Rebera (2) Jackie Keith (9), Hope Johnson (9), Zoey Aranda (1) 8C Girls vs. Gorman 8B Girls vs. Coleman RWR Team Score Team 1st 2nd Final Collision Center Comanche 5 Comanche 4 10 14 325-356-5348 Gorman 11 Coleman 2 0 2 12520 Highway 16 Esma Diana (2), Maddie Grace Giff ord (6), Jessica Martinez (2), Mia Victoria (4), Comanche Barron (3) Daisy Muniz (2) 7B Girls vs. Coleman 7TH GRADE A Boys Team 1st 2nd Final TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL Comanche 10 6 16 COMANCHE 9 5 4 3 21 Coleman 4 1 5 COLEMAN 2 6 7 6 25 Shae Dowell (4), Bella Es- TOP SCORERS: AYDEN FISHBACK (10), AIDEN trada (4), Kaycee Schoen WOODS (6), KYLER BEATY (2), continued pg 7A www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 7A EZEKIEL MEDRANO (1), PIERSON SORRELLS (2) beans, rosy applesauce and beans, rosy applesauce and gravy, green beans, rolls, and oatmeal 7TH GRADE B Boys milk milk fruit and milk Lunch: Chicken sandwich, TEAM 1ST 2ND FINAL Wednesday, February 6 Wednesday, February 6 Wednesday, February 6 oven fries, or x-treme COMANCHE 2 11 13 Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- Breakfast: Sausage, egg, Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- burrito, salsa, street corn, COLEMAN 5 10 15 sage, eggs, gravy, fruit and biscuit, gravy and jelly sage, eggs and gravy fresh veggie, cup, garnish TOP SCORERS: CUTTER JACINTO (8), ANTHONY milk Lunch: Fish sticks, mac Lunch: Country pot pie, and milk ALVARADO (3), BILL BRUMBALOW (2) Lunch: Fish sticks, mac and cheese, coleslaw, steamed broccoli, fresh Wednesday, February 6 8TH B Boys TEAM and cheese, green beans, green beans, oranges and veggie cup, snowball salad Breakfast: Eggs, sausage, 1ST 2ND FINAL oranges and milk milk and milk biscuit, gravy and jelly COMANCHE 15 12 27 Thursday, February 7 Thursday, February 7 Thursday, February 7 Lunch: Taco soup, corn- COLEMAN 4 11 15 Breakfast: French toast, Breakfast: French toast, Breakfast: French toast, bread, or oven roasted TOP SCORER’S: DOM RIOS – 7; ERNESTO SAN- bacon, fruit and milk bacon and syrup bacon and syrup chicken, broccoli bites, CHEZ - 6 Lunch: Cheeseburgers, Lunch: Cheeseburger, gar- Lunch: Texas basket, fresh baked beans, roll, apple 8TH A Boys TEAM broccoli bites, fresh fruit nish, broccoli bites, sweet veggie cup, fruit and milk pineapple d’lite and milk 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL and milk potato fries, fruit, Rice Friday, February 8 Thursday, February 7 COMANCHE 9 12 21 6 48 Friday, February 8 Krispie treat and milk Breakfast: Rolled taco, Breakfast: French toast COLEMAN 8 17 3 6 34 Breakfast: French toast, Friday, February 8 salsa and yogurt sticks, bacon and syrup TOP SCORER’S: MIGUEL MARTINEZ – 18; ACE bacon, fruit and milk Breakfast: Waffl e and Lunch: Pizza pocket, mari- Lunch: Nachos grande, JONES – 15; CONNOR FAILS - 10 Lunch: Pizza, baby carrots, oatmeal nara cups, Tuscan veggies, refried beans, salsa or corn Monday, February 4 fruit cup and milk Lunch: Pizza, garden sal- garden salad, fruit, cookie dog with tater tots, toma- Breakfast: French toast Comanche Elementary ad, baby carrots, fruit cup and milk to cup, cucumber slices, sticks, fruit and milk Monday, February 4 and milk Comanche High School peaches, lime sherbet and Lunch: Chicken strips, Breakfast: Pancake wraps, Jeff eries Junior High Monday, February 4 milk steamed broccoli, mixed yogurt, and syrup Monday, February 4 Breakfast: Monte Cristo Friday, February 8 fruit and milk Lunch: Country fried Breakfast: Monte Cristo and syrup Breakfast: Sausage ko- Tuesday, February 5 steak, gravy, mashed pota- and syrup Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, or lache and yogurt Comanche Early Headstart Breakfast: Muffi n, yogurt, toes, okra, roll, strawberry Lunch: Tex-Mex stack, ham and cheese on pret- Lunch: Tangerine chick- Monday, February 4 fruit and milk cup and milk charro beans, tomato cup, zel bun, Sun chips, baby en, eggroll or hamburger Breakfast: French toast Lunch: Meatballs with Tuesday, February 5 salsa, fruit and milk carrots, crunchy broccoli steak, gravy, biscuit, roast- sticks, fruit and milk sauce, breadstick, ranch Breakfast: Muffi n and Tuesday, February 5 salad, fruit, brownie and ed potatoes, salad, fruity Lunch: Chicken strips, beans, diced peaches and cheese stick Breakfast: Breakfast pizza milk gelatin and milk steamed broccoli, mixed milk Lunch: Chalupas, salsa, and oatmeal Tuesday, February 5 fruit and milk Wednesday, February 6 zesty cucumbers, refried Lunch: Breaded pork Breakfast: Breakfast pizza Tuesday, February 5 Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- chop, mashed potatoes, Breakfast: Muffi n, yogurt, sage, eggs, fruit and milk fruit and milk Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, Lunch: Meatball with carrots, apple slices and sauce, breadstick, ranch milk beans, diced peaches and Thursday, February 7 milk Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, Wednesday, February 6 fruit and milk Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- Lunch: Steak fi ngers, sage, eggs, fruit and milk mashed potatoes, diced Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, pears and milk carrots, applesauce and Friday, February 8 milk Breakfast: Waffl e, sausage, Thursday, February 7 fruit and milk Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, Lunch: Hamburger, smiley fruit and milk fries, oranges and milk Lunch: Steak fi ngers, Comanche Pre-K mashed potatoes, diced Monday, February 4 pears and milk Breakfast: Graham crack- Friday, February 8 ers, yogurt, fruit and milk Breakfast: Waffl e, sausage, Lunch: Country fried fruit and milk steak, gravy, okra, roll, Lunch: Hamburger, smiley strawberry cup and milk fries, mandarin oranges Tuesday, February 5 and milk Breakfast: Muffi n, cheese Comanche Headstart stick, fruit and milk Lunch: Chalupas, refried Crossword Puzzle Solution will be in next weeks newspaper!

To sponsor this page please call 325-356-2636 or email [email protected] www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 8A Heritage Club Meeting January program about the Cunninghams DISPATCH LOG City of Comanche News The Comanche Heritage Club met on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 in First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Hostesses Beth Fairbrother, Ruth Adele Waggoner, and The following are 911 4:09 p.m.: W. Oak, warrant Junior class to hold stew Missy Jones had decorated for the meeting in ‘picnic style’ calls made to the Comanche service with a long table and red/white checked cloth and County Dispatch from 4:43 p.m.: E. Mill, property refreshments of the same vintage to set the stage for our supper, cake auction speaker. January 20 to January 26: damage January 20 8:00 p.m.: E. Duncan, The junior class will be holding their annual stew 12:37 a.m.: W. Central, disruptive person supper and cake auction on Friday, Feb. 1 from 5:30 domestic disturbance 8:46 p.m.: W. Central, line to 8:30 in the high school commons. The cost is $6 per 2:31 a.m.: N. Austin, down person and will include a bowl of stew, cornbread and/or suspicious activity 9:22 p.m.: W. Ross, smoke crackers, a dessert of choice, and a glass of tea. 6:07 a.m.: CR 451, medical, 11:44 p.m.: N. Pearl, The cake auction will take place during the halftimes EMS transport barking dog of the basketball games and the proceeds with benefi t the 8:06 a.m.: Comanche, January 24 junior class in funding this years’ prom. medical, EMS transport 5:03 a.m.: Alamo Dr, 10:06 a.m.: N. Houston, medical, EMS transport Beth Fairbrother introduced our guest speaker, Janice medical, EMS transport 8:50 a.m.: E. Grand, sexual Williams. Janice is from Austin and is the Historian for 12:14 p.m.: Gustine, assault the Captain James & Susannah Cunningham held annually medical, EMS transport 12:58 p.m.: Hwy 16, here in Comanche at the Cunningham Reunion Grounds every August. The reunion is currently in its 130th year. 3:24 p.m.: Clark, smoke, unpermitted burn The fi rst reunion was held in 1889. fi re report 3:26 p.m.: N. Houston, Janice told us about her love for genealogy and the 6:21 p.m.: Hwy 2247, disruptive person keeping of genealogy records. She initially became livestock out 3:35 p.m.: CR 418, fi re VISIT US AT interested as a teenager pouring over family archives. At 7:11 p.m.: N. Texas St, 4:31 p.m.: W. Central, that time, her family lived in the Texas Panhandle and shoplifting animal control did not get to come to the reunion every year. Janice was 7:54 p.m.: Hwy 2247, 5:12 p.m.: Humphrey particularly interested in the family tree structure given that James and Susannah had twelve children and 101 livestock out, penned , offi cer initiated grandchildren. The early documents were prepared by 9:52 p.m.: E. Fleming, investigation Alma Meadows Cox in 1929. There were all prepared warrant service 5:27 p.m.: W. Grand, by hand, certifi cates of birth, marriage and death had to January 21 domestic disturbance be obtained by writing letters and searching documents 1:16 a.m.: S. Houston, 8:31 p.m.: N. Houston, in archives. Many of the early courthouses in this area of warrant service medical Texas were destroyed by fi re (common in those days) and 1:49 a.m.: Hwy 67/377, January 25 it was a time consuming process. In 1889, the reunion held its 100th anniversary under livestock out 4:16 a.m.: N. Austin, the oak trees at the grounds. Approximately, 450 to 400 11:37 a.m.: Hwy 67/377, security bldg. check www.TheComancheChief.com oversize load 9:50 a.m.: E. Walcott, keys people attended and at that time, an updated genealogy record book was prepared by F. Lee and Bill Lawrence of 1:41 p.m.: N. Austin, locked in vehicle Tyler, Texas. That book was presented to family members burglary 1:31 p.m.: N. Hall, offi cer and included many of the stories about Captain James 9:07 p.m.: CR 418, obscene initiated investigation Visit us on Facebook at and Susannah. This book was prepared with the aid of phone call 1:41 p.m.: E. College, computers but was privately published for the event and a digital copy was not available. January 22 solicitors In 1914, the reunion held its 125th anniversary. For 7:51 a.m.: N. Austin, 6:42 p.m.: E. Central, that event Janice undertook the updating of the genealogy shoplifting accident/crash (by this time a very huge task as there are over 2000 9:39 a.m.: E. Oak, property January 26 @COMANCHECHIEF descendants to keep track of. She was thankful for digital damage 12:26 a.m.: Apache Dr, records, the ability to search on line, and self-publishing 1:55 p.m.: E.College, suspicious activity companies of the Internet. She did not use an offi cial truancy 1:14 a.m.: N. Pearl, loud genealogy program but used many advanced features of Word such as outlining formats to distinguish generations, 2:31 p.m.: Gustine, noise complaint and on Twitter at embedded pictures and stories, and indexing. It was a huge harassment 10:49 a.m.: Hwy 1689, task. In the picture, she is holding the book published for 6.38 p.m.: E. Navarro, livestock out the family in 1914. Since then, she keeps up with births, medical, EMS transport 3:06 p.m.: N. Austin, marriages, deaths and other signifi cant events in an annual 6:57 p.m.: Comanche, suspicious activity update. missing property 4:01 p.m.: De Leon, The Comanche Chief We had an offi cial ‘photo op’ with members in the January 23 unpermitted burn cardboard cutouts for the 12 children of James and Susannah Cunningham featuring Janice with the book she 10:58 a.m.: Hwy 587, 6:11 p.m.: E. Central, published. The business meeting followed. Donations livestock out security bldg. check were made to Girls Town. The formal meeting was 12:09 p.m.: De Leon, elder 10:20 p.m.: S. Austin, loud @comanchechief1 adjourned and then members stayed behind to prepare abuse noise complaint valentines and decorate special individualized boxes for 3:24 p.m.: N. Pearl, 10:55 p.m.: Dublin, Western Hills under the direction of Sue Gott. suspicious activity unwanted subjects www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 9A for the Stars of Texas Juried Profi ling Report for 2018. Art Show, and has been a COMMISSIONERS’ The report indicated 444 traffi c stops. Nine were Comanche County News member of the Brownwood COURT MINUTES African, zero was Asian, Art Association. Jonathan works and demonstrates January 22, 2019 All approved. Motion 339 were Caucasian, and 96 BE IT REMEMBERED carried. were Hispanic. Sixty eight Artist Jonathan Ceniceros mainly in pencil and ink That the Commissioners’ Commissioners Johnson searches were conducted demonstrates for Comanche drawing, watercolor, and Court of Comanche County, and Sides made the motion with contraband discovered pastel. His work is most Texas met in a Regular and second to approve in 26 stops. Contraband County Art Association often categorized by Meeting on the 22nd day advertising for bids for the included discovered in 37 diverse subject matters and of January, 2019 with the County Depository. All stops, alcohol in 14 stops, bright colors. For Jonathan following members present: approved. Motion carried. drugs in 27 stops, 1 weapon art is a way to express and Judge Stephanie L. Davis, The current Depository and 1 other. The locations of share who he is with the Presiding; Gary “Corky” contract expires in May stops include city street-94, world around him. Underwood, Commissioner 2019. US highway-310, state Jonathan will be Precinct #1; Russell Judge Davis presented highway-3 county road- conducting a watercolor Gillette, Commissioner a Resolution in Opposition 25 and private property or workshop here in Precinct #2; Sherman Sides, to Unfunded Mandates other-12. Written warnings Comanche on Saturday, Commissioner Precinct #3; for Court approval. The given-360, citations-51, March 16, starting at 9 a.m. and Jimmy Dale Johnson, Resolution is in support and arrest-32. Race or at the Lindsey Building, Commissioner Precinct #4. of legislation that would ethnicity known prior 404 E. Cedar St. Cost is Judge Stephanie L. prohibit Texas counties to stop included 10-yes $50 for the day. For more Davis opened the meeting from being unduly and 434-no. Reasons for information contact Kay at 9:03 A.M. burdened by mandated stop included; violation Zimmerman: 817-800- Commissioner Johnson programs that supply no of law-34, pre-existing 5542. gave the invocation. funding from the State. knowledge-1, moving We welcome anyone Commissioner Johnson In the most recent traffi c violations-287 interested in art—creating made the motion to approve year Comanche County and vehicle traffi c or admiring—to join us for the Minutes of the January expended tax payer money violations-122. From the Comanche guests. our regular meetings. We 7, 2019 Commissioner to fund the following Commissioners Gillette County Art Association Jonathan won the meet on the fourth Tuesday Court Regular Meeting as mandatory fi nancial and Underwood made On Tuesday, January Best of Show at the 2018 of the month. Our next presented. Commissioner obligations imposed by the the motion and second to 22, Jonathan Ceniceros did Comanche Pow Wow Art meeting is February 26. Underwood seconds the State of Texas; $77,093.00 acknowledge the Sheriff ’s a watercolor demonstration Show. He is a Howard Our guest artist will be Kit motion. All approved. to support the appointment Annual Racial Profi ling for the Comanche Co Payne graduate with a Timmons of Brownwood. Motion carried. of attorneys in criminal Report for 2018. Art Association using Bachelor of Art degree. She is an accomplished Commissioner Sides cases; $37,593,00 to All approve. Motion the application of layers For several years, Jonathan pastel artist who has won made the motion to support the appointment carried. technique. He was generous taught middle school and many awards. Plan to come approve the Minutes from of attorneys in Child Quarterly reports have with instructions and tips high school art in San and join us on Tuesday, the January 10, 2019 Protective Services; been submitted to FEMA. as he painted. Paula and Antonio. A little over a February 26, at 6:00 at the Special meeting to approve $18,851.00 to support and The Burn Ban will Earlie Vaughn along with year ago he moved back to Lindsey Building. Check payroll. Commissioner maintain state prisoners in remain in eff ect. Susan Alexander provided Brownwood. Jonathan has out our website at: www. Gillette made the second to county jails pending transfer The Sheriff had no delicious refreshments to participated in past juried comanchecoartassociation. the motion. All approved. to the Texas Department of report for Sheriff and Jail almost 30 members and art shows, demonstrated weebly.com Motion carried. Criminal Justice; 3,285.00 Operations. Clinton Bradley with to fund the State Judicial Commissioners Sides Equify Auctions presented System; $135,662.00 to and Johnson made the information about the fund the operation of the motion and second to company’s online auction Central County Appraisal approve Offi cer’s Reports. service for disposing of District which operates at All approved. Motion county surplus equipment. the direction of the State carried. Equify Auctions is based of Texas; $48,807.00 to Commissioners Johnson in Fort Worth and owned support the services of Texas and Gillette made the by the Wilks Brothers of Community Supervision motion and second to Cisco. Equify Auctions and Corrections approve the Treasurer’s will arrange for marketing, Department(Adult Monthly Report for the advertising and sales Probation) and Juvenile month of December, 2018. of items placed in their Probation Department; All approved. Motion auctions. Auctions are $15,944.00 to support staff , carried. conducted on the second offi ce facilities, utilities, One Emergency and fourth Wednesday of and equipment for locally Budget Amendments were each month unless there stationed Texas Department presented for approval. is a confl ict with another of Public Safety troopers; Commissioners auction service. Equify These and other state Underwood and Sides made will inspect, appraise and mandatory services the motion and second to photograph each piece of require $337,181.00 from approve the Emergency equipment listed for sale. Comanche County tax Budget Amendment. All There is a $200 inspection payers and amount to approved. Motion carried. fee and a $75 minimum 5.42% of the county tax Commissioners Sides commission fee or 4% rate. and Gillette made the of the sale price if under Commissioners Sides motion and second to audit $500,000 or 3% if sale is and Gillette made the accounts due and owing over $500,000 for each motion and second to and approve payment item to be sold. This is an submit the Resolution in thereof in the amount of online bidding auction. Opposition to Unfunded $273,727.99. All approved. Other counties using this Mandates. All approved. Motion carried. service include Nolan, Motion carried. There being no further Coke, Kent and Callahan. Patsy Phifer, County business to come before the No action was taken on this Treasurer submitted Court, Court was adjourned item. the forms to guarantee this the 22nd day of January, Grace Everhart, County minimum interest rate 2019 with a motion and Tax Assessor Collector change option with second by Commissioners discussed repairs for water Nationwide Life Insurance Underwood and Sides. damage in her offi ce. Company. This is in All approved. Motion Commissioners Sides reference to employees carried. and Underwood made who have deferred the motion and second to fi xed annuities thru the accept insurance estimates Nationwide. and authorize repairs to the Commissioners Tax/Assessor Offi ce. All Underwood and Johnson approved. Motion carried. made the motion and Commissioners Gillette second to approve the and Johnson made the participation in Option 2 of motion and second to the Amended Nationwide authorize repairs from water Life Insurance Company damage to the second fl oor Group Flexible Purchase hall and District Courtroom Payment Deferred Fixed in conjunction with repairs Annuity Contract. All to the Tax Assessor Offi ce. approved. Motion carried. All approved. Motion Commissioners carried. Underwood and Gillette Commissioners Johnson made the motion and and Sides made the motion second to approve a Grant and second to increase Agreement with the Texas employment status from Department of Agriculture part time to full time for the period of February 1, status for the Courthouse 2019 thru January 31, 2020, Maintenance position and Texans Feeding Texans- increase the salary from Home Delivered Meal $13 to $13.50 per hour. The Grant Program pending position is at 25 hours for correction of signature line part time and will increase changing the County Judge to 40 for full time. All name from James R. Arthur approved. Motion carried. to Stephanie L. Davis. All Commissioners Gillette approved. Motion carried. and Johnson made the The program delivered motion and second to approximately 3300 meals appoint Nancy Brown thru this grant in the prior and Gale Easley to the year. The grant funds Comanche County Child allotted to Comanche Welfare Board for terms County in FY 2018 expiring August 31, 2019 amounted to $8015.02, and and Shirley Johnson, will be for $12,511.84 in Juvenal Sierra, Carolyn FY 2019. Merworth and Mike Hare Chris Pounds, Chief for terms to expire August Deputy Sheriff , presented 31, 2020. the Sheriff ’s Annual Racial www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 10A Don’t mess with Craig Goldman, R-Fort Texas Scholarship Worth; C H — Local & Consent Politics applications due Calendars: Geanie AUSTIN – The B E S Morrison, R-Victoria, and Charitable Bingo~ a year round application process for Mary Gonzalez, D-Clint; the 2019 Don’t mess Senate Finance panel Feria; — Natural Resources: Lyle economic gift, new study fi nds with Texas Scholarship starts work on state — Business & Industry: Larson, R-San Antonio, and Austin, TX – It’s just a fun game. We all played it as contest is now open. Any budget Trey Martinez-Fischer, Will Metcalf, R-Conroe; a kid. Still today, in communities all around the state, Texas high school senior AUSTIN — Jane D-San Antonio, and Drew — Pensions, Investments Texans of all ages play bingo. They play for fun. 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Alma Allen, D-Houston; Antonio; Texas Charity Advocates (TCA) sponsored the study. with Texas Scholarship “There are a lot of things — County Aff airs: Garnet — Public Health: Senfronia TCA is statewide association for the Texas charitable contest is presented in this committee and the full Coleman, D-Houston, Thompson, D-Houston, and bingo industry. The full study is attached or can be partnership with Keep Senate will decide to add, and Dwayne Bohac, John Wray, R-Waxahachie; downloaded here: The Economic Impact of Charitable Texas Beautiful and the subtract, change, before we R-Houston; — Redistricting: Phil King, Bingo in Texas. Moody Foundation. The actually recommend out of — Criminal Jurisprudence: R-Weatherford, and Chris “Holiday giving may have just ended,” notes Jon contest will award one this committee a budget,” Nicole Collier, D-Fort Turner; Hockenyos, president, TXP, Inc. “But, this study shows $6,000 scholarship and two she said. 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Members of TXP are involved in the community with Texas program has in spending than the & Public Safety: Poncho registration record in Texas and understand the challenges faced by an increasingly been educating Texans comptroller forecasts in Nevarez, D-Eagle Pass, and and about 58,000 of those complex world, as heightened media attention and an about litter prevention revenue. Dennis Paul, R-Webster; have voted in one or more ever more diverse set of stakeholders shine a brighter since 1986. The program Comptroller Glenn — House Administration: Texas elections. spotlight on public decision-making and public policy. includes Adopt-a-Highway Hegar estimated just Charlie Geren, R-Fort Voting in an election in and a grassroots partnership over $119 billion would Worth, and Donna Howard, which the person knows with Keep Texas Beautiful be available in general D-Austin; he or she is not eligible to as well as spring “Trash- non-dedicated revenue — Human Services: James vote is a second-degree Surrounding Area Off ” community outreach —nearly $7 billion more Frank, R-Wichita Falls, and felony in Texas. Because events. than the $112.2 billion in Gina Hinojosa, D-Austin; the secretary of state has To apply for the the Senate’s base budget — Insurance: Eddie Lucio no statutory enforcement “Texans need to be vigilant Don’t mess with Texas — in the upcoming fi scal III, D-San Benito, and Tom authority to investigate or Scholarship, visit the biennium. Oliverson, R-Houston; prosecute alleged illegal against human traffi cking” web dontmesswithtexas. Speaker names — International Relations activity in connection with org. Applications must committees & Economic Development: an election, the matter has Railroad Commissioner the oil and gas industry. House Speaker Dennis Christi Craddick: “Texans This past year, I worked be received via online Rafael Anchia, R-Dallas, been referred to Texas submission by 5 p.m. Bonnen, after weeks of and John Frullo, Attorney General Ken need to be vigilant against with the Association of meetings with individual human traffi cking” Energy Service Companies (CST) March 29, 2019. R-Lubbock; Paxton, the state’s chief members, on Jan. 23 — Judiciary & Civil law enforcement offi cer. Border security is and the Governor’s Child Jane Nelson has proposed announced committee getting much needed Sex Traffi cking Team to legislation to better marshal Jurisprudence: Jeff Leach, Higher Ed chief resigns assignments for the 86th R-Plano, and Jessica The Texas Higher attention right now to bring more training and the state’s resources to Texas Legislature and ensure law enforcement has awareness to oil and gas combat this crime with Farrar, D-Houston; Education Coordinating named Rep. Joe Moody, — Juvenile Justice & Board on Jan. 24 announced the tools they need to stop producers to help them a Human Traffi cking D-El Paso, as speaker pro human and drug traffi ckers. spot the signs and report Prevention Coordinating Family Issues: Harold the resignation of Higher tempore. Dutton, D-Houston, and Education Commissioner But these problems don’t what they are seeing to law Council at the Texas Chairs and vice chairs stop at the border and enforcement. Attorney General’s offi ce. Andrew Murr, R-Junction; Raymund A. Paredes after are as follows: — Land & Resource 15 years in the position. often victims of traffi cking Victims of human Made up of various state — Agriculture & aren’t limited to those traffi cking are not limited to agency heads, they are Management: Tom The resignation is eff ective Livestock: Drew Springer, Craddick, R-Midland, Aug. 31. smuggled into this county. individuals smuggled from charged with “developing R-Muenster, and Charles This month, we recognize other countries. Traffi ckers and implementing a and Sergio Munoz Jr., Prior to joining the “Doc” Anderson, R-Waco; D-Mission; agency, Dr. Paredes spent January as National target Texas kids and fi ve-year strategic plan — Appropriations: John Slavery and Human prey on vulnerabilities for preventing human — Licensing & most of his academic career Zerwas, R-Richmond, Administrative Procedures: at UCLA. Traffi cking Prevention arising from truancy, traffi cking in this state.” and Oscar Longoria, D-La Month. Human traffi cking homelessness, runaways, Raising awareness and Tracy King, D-Uvalde, and is modern day slavery and or addictions. In 2017, the educating yourself and reports of sexual assault University of Texas School others on the signs reduces and labor abuse crimes of Social Work published the places these traffi ckers can be seen across Texas. an alarming academic study can hide their victims We have a duty as Texans that said more than 300,000 and may stop them from to be vigilant and help law Texans are the victims of fi nding new victims. Learn enforcement to stop this human traffi cking each more at the Texas Attorney terrible crime. year, with almost 79,000 General’s website at https:// As the chair of the Texas minors being the victims of www.texasattorneygeneral. Railroad Commission, sex traffi cking and nearly gov/initiatives/human- I have prioritized 234,000 adult victims of traffi cking and the National modernizing your state’s labor traffi cking.1 Human Traffi cking oil and gas regulator to Newly-elected Hotline at https:// meet the demands of the Texas House Speaker humantraffi ckinghotline. public and keep up with Dennis Bonnen has also org/ or call 1-888-373- the constant innovation prioritized combating 7888 if you suspect human occurring in the oil plays human traffi cking and the traffi cking. If you believe of Texas. Producers in legislature is responding a child is in immediate Texas now lead the world with proposals to danger, call 911. in production effi ciencies increase resources for law Visit us on Facebook at to deliver high-quality enforcement and judges @COMANCHECHIEF and on Twitter at commodities to Texans and to put traffi ckers in jail. The Comanche Chief the world market. Along the In the Senate, Senator @comanchechief1 way, we have asked more from industry in helping combat transnational criminal organizations or cartels that threaten our safety and economic wellbeing. In 2015, the Texas Legislature rightly saw the need for law enforcement to target criminal activity in the oilfi eld by expanding resources at the Texas Department of Public Safety to investigate, categorize and prosecute cartel activity aff ecting www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 11A The legend of Isaac Brock: Was Waco What Great Legislators Have in Common By Lee H. Hamilton to fi nd their way out of of the presidency, but they man the oldest person who ever lived? Each of the great tough spots. They were insisted that the president By By Terri Jo Ryan, Special to the Tribune-Herald politicians and legislators not dismayed by the give display equal respect for When Isaac Brock, of China Spring, shuffl ed off this mortal coil more than a century I’ve known over the course and take of politics — if Congress. They took the ago, one thing was certain — his date of death: Sept. 3, 1909. of my career in Congress anything, they relished it. idea of a co-equal branch It’s his alleged date of birth that gives folks pause; if it was true, it made him one of was very diff erent. They And they could master of government seriously. the oldest people to have ever lived. According to some of his descendants who have were masters of the legislative detail. This may They applied the same tried to nail down the claim, Isaac Brock, the “Walking Man,” was 122 years and 184 rules, or unassailably be hard to see from afar, but sensibility to their days old when he strolled into eternity. knowledgeable about a serious legislating requires colleagues. They were That audacious claim would have him besting the world’s oldest verifi able human given issue, or supremely mind-numbing work. serious about strengthening life (Jeanne Calment of France, who died on Aug. 4, 1977, at 122 years and 164 days). watchable orators. But they Eff ective legislators not the institution from the Heck, it puts him in league with biblical patriarchs. also shared key traits that I only don’t mind this, they inside. They sought to A thoroughly weathered tombstone with faded lettering in the China Spring Cemetery wish more elected offi cials see it as an opportunity to build its capabilities — for hints at the curious tale: possessed. put their imprint on the law. research and analysis, for “AT REST: Isaac Brock. Born March 1, 1787. Died September 3, 1909. For starters, the great Many of the strongest oversight, and for all the Aged 122 years, 6 months and 2 days. politicians I’ve met political leaders I met over capabilities a branch of He died as he lived — a Christian.” enjoyed the game, and the years had a passion for government charged with Confl icting life stories they worked on the skills leadership. There are 435 making policy might need. So many newspaper clippings and contemporary accounts of the old man’s life needed to play it well. They members of the House When he fi rst arrived contain so many discrepancies, it’s diffi cult to gauge what really took place during his were good speakers and and 100 senators; they’re in what he called the many decades. adroit persuaders, whether already leaders. So the “President’s house,” John Some accounts had him a fearsome teenage hunter, responsible for feeding his entire on the fl oor of the Congress people who in turn rose Adams let his wife Abigail Tar Heel mountain community with game. Some accounts say he came to Texas before or sitting in a supporter’s to the top of those ranks know he had arrived. “May the 1836 war for independence from Mexico. Still other tales say he made it to Waco living room with a dozen had something extra: they none but honest and wise by the 1850s to operate a blacksmith shop near the old ferry that later was replaced by strangers. wanted to be leaders of the Men ever rule under this the Waco Suspension Bridge. They also embraced a life leaders. roof,” he wrote. Forgiving The short version of his story is that as a young man, he went to Georgia to work in politics because they And not just in Congress. him his assumption about in the gold mines, and after several years went to DeKalb County, Ala., to apprentice believed they could make Their attitude toward the a president’s gender, isn’t himself to the blacksmithing trade, later opening his own establishment. a diff erence. They had presidents they served with that the hope we all have About 1837, he married wife No. 1, Lucinda Carolina Hill (some records say Hall) confi dence in themselves, was interesting. They had a to possess as citizens? That of Alabama, who bore him four children before she died in 1849. Isaac married within their ideas, and their ability deep respect for the offi ce our political leaders are four years, on Sept. 30, 1852, in Rusk County, Texas, to Sarah Jane Sparks, an Alabama ever honest and wise? I woman age 19. They had 12 more children before her death in 1907 at age 74. Polls from The Comanche Chief certainly do. The greatest football Tales of Confederate service exercise more and spend player of all-time from Roger Conger, Waco historian of the mid-20th century, wrote that about 1858, Isaac less money. Texas. Poll from November Brock moved back to East Texas and in the 1860s tried to enlist in the Confederate Poll results from twitter 30 at TheComancheChief. Army as a blacksmith. @comanchechief1 for the Com. 55 voted for Earl Various sources say either that he was turned down for being too old or that he question, Will the U.S. Campbell, 14 “Mean” Joe was accepted at last when he agreed to take the place of another man. Still other Government Shutdown Green and 11 for Sammy contemporary newspaper accounts say Isaac was pressed into service and that “in his be good for the country in Bough. heart he was a Union man.” the long run? %30 yes and Which of the following What is defi nitely known is that after the Civil War, he appeared in McLennan 70% no. did you pick for your New County and settled on the north side of the North Bosque River. For more polls go to Year’s Resolution. The One of his many children, Sallie Brock Ballard, recalled the long trek from Smith TheComancheChief. results were a three way County to Waco in 1872. She also remembered how her scrappy pappy made his own Com at twitter @ tie between; eat better, furniture, shod horses into his 90s and walked the 35-mile round trip from his China comanchechief1 Spring home into town just two years before Brock died from “a sudden attack of old age,” as one reporter put it. Indeed, some accounts said he died in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ed Drahn, while others contend he died in the county poor house. According to the Waco Semi-Weekly Tribune of Sept. 8, 1909, the blind and feeble Brock has been ejected from his home of many years in China Spring by his kin who contended that Isaac “was off his mental balance, was fretful and inclined to be fractious and liable to hurt somebody.” At his “lunacy trial,” as such legal proceedings were known in the day, Judge John W. Davis defended the old man before County Judge McCullough, who ordered him to be admitted to the county poor house on the county farm east of the river. Superintendent John S. Moore told the paper, “ He died easy, like a baby going to sleep. There was no pain, no struggle, not a word. The candle of life had burned to its limit.” “So much has been printed about Isaac Brock, his alleged great age, his adventurous and ever romantic life (much of it pure invention) that it might have been supposed that 10 Y A - F 1, 2009 even though a poor man, as to this world’s goods, he would have been laid to rest with more of pretentiousness,” read the Waco Semi-Weekly Tribune. • Chris Lambert, now full time Code Enforcement Offi cer for the Annette Foster Ditto, married to Brock descendant Stephen Wayne Ditto, said that City of Comanche. she thinks Brock was likely born around 1805. It was his father, David — who married • Johhny McCarty of Gustine was chosen as a Lenox Extra Mile Hero. a fi rst cousin, Eunice — who was born around 1788 in Anderson County, S.C., she said. The Isaac who was born in 1787 in Buncombe Co., N.C. was actually Eunice’s brother, she said. 20 Y A - F 4, 1999 Census records Indeed, according to the 1880 U.S. Census, Isaac Brock of McLennan County, • In 1998 the Comanche Fire Department received 176 calls. Texas, was a 75-year-old farmer (not a 93-year-old one). He was listed as a • Comanche High School students Angie Burns and Taylor Abbey 48-year-old blacksmith in the 1860 federal census, when he was a resident of came away with All-Area Band honors in the recent area competi- Rusk County. His enlistment papers as a private with Company H, 19th Texas tion. Infantry in 1862 list his age as 53. Of course, he told one newspaperman that he gave offi cials the wrong age so he could get in. 30 Y A - J 26, 1989 Annette Ditto added that she believes several of Brock’s line still live in the • Margaret Bane, 20 year old University of Texas at Austin, pilot greater Waco area. student on a cross country fl ight Monday afternoon managed to However, another descendant, named Carolyn Brock Fetherlin, said that after steer her dead engine Piper Tomahawk plane to a wide open pasture years of skepticism about Brock’s age, she’s come around again to being a true 2 miles west of Comanche. Bane was not injured. believer. • Ryan Huett makes six 3 point shots for the CHS Indians varsity Fetherlin’s father, George Brock, was the fi rst son of Lafayette America basketball team against Merkel. He scored 22 points in the contest. Brock, who was the second son of Isaac Brock and Sarah Jane Sparks. “I really can’t prove either (birthdate),” she said, “I have more things saying 40 Y A - J 25, 1979 he was that old than the other way.” Just a big joke? • Career Day at Comanche High School will feature keynote address Carolyn Ballinger reported on the Brock family genealogical forum that: by Shirley Cothran Barret, Miss America 1975. Shirley is married “Isaac ‘Texas’ Brock, as he is called, was a man who liked to ‘pull one’s leg’ and to former Comanche citizen, Richard Barret. gave the (birth) date of his uncle as a jest — you have to know the Brock men • 1978 Peanut Box Score: 893 Farms, 47.850.8 acres threshed, to understand what I am saying. The reporter who put all the misinformation 71,313,224 pounds harvested, 1,490 pounds averaged per acre. in the paper didn’t check his facts very well. Dear ol’ Isaac also told people he was once a Texas Ranger, served in the Mexican-American War, etc. And if you check you fi nd that none of it is true.” 50 Y A - J 31, 1969 The controversy brings to mind the 1962 fi lm The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. When the newspaperman learns the “truth” about the infamous deed • Brucellosis testing lagging in Comanche County. Comanche of the title, his response was: “This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes County is in the process of testing for recertifi cation of the Modi- fact, print the legend.” fi ed Certifi ed Brucellosis Area. Sources: Ancestry.com, FamilyTreeMaker.genealogy.com; USGWarchives.net; • CHS Cagers open 2nd round of district play for the varsity bas- Roger Conger: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF WACO (1964); WACO Semi- ketball teams. Captains of the Maidens are Vicki Gore and Judy Weekly Tribune (Jan. 15, 1908); WACO Tribune-Herald, Jan. 9, 1971.) Gleaton. Captains of the Indians are Billy Williams, Royce Lubke DID YOU and Max Parker. KNOW?

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COMANCHE COUNTY Cattlemen applaud fi ling AG REPORT of Eminent Domain B Y M ICHAEL B ERRY Reform Legislation C OMANCHE C OUNTY E XTENSION A GENT AUSTIN, Texas — Robert McKnight Jr., president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Private Applicator Training (TSCRA), joined Rep. DeWayne Burns, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst and other prominent property rights advocates The Comanche County Texas AgriLife Extension at a news conference Wednesday to announce the fi ling offi ce will be hosting a Private Applicator Training on of HB 991 and SB 421 Friday, February 8th from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Texas Agriculture Law Weekly Round Up The legislation was touted at the conference as a Comanche County Community Center. This training is means to vastly improve the eminent domain process for only for folks that need to get a private applicator license By Dr. Tiff any Dowell Lashmet thousands of Texans who are faced each year with the to use restricted use herbicides on their property. You are Ag law stories in the news: prospect of losing their private property through forced required to purchase the training manual for $40.00, and * Solicitor General weighs in on Clean Water Act condemnation. the training will cost $15.00. Please call the offi ce if you groundwater as a conduit case. Recall from this prior Eminent domain is a power granted to governments have questions. There will be no CEU’s off ered for this blog post that the U.S. Supreme Court is currently to seize private property for public use, usually thought training. considering whether to hear cases on whether the Clean of in relation to roads, schools or other such projects. In Continuing Education Units for Applicator Licenses Water Act is applicable to indirect discharges through Texas, however, many private for-profi t entities, such as You can always tell when February rolls around, groundwater. Before Christmas, the Court asked the pipeline and transmission line corporations, can use the because many folks start realizing their Private solicitor general to weigh in on whether it should take the same governmental power. Applicator license are about to expire, and they are short cases. The solicitor general fi led a brief in the cases with “I would like to thank Rep. Burns and Sen. Kolkhorst on the required continuing education units required to a position that the Court should take at least the County for their steadfast commitment to fi xing an eminent keep their license. Most private applicator license expire of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Foundation case to address domain system that is commonly abused and designed in the spring on the 5th year of the license. Be sure to only the issue of the current circuit split on whether the to favor private companies who subsidize their profi ts check your license expiration date. You should get an Clean Water Act applies to pollutants released from a with the power of condemnation,” said McKnight at the expiration notice from TDA, but if you have moved or point source that travel through groundwater and end up news conference. “Texans deserve better. We deserve had a change of address, you may not receive the notice. in navigable waters. [Read brief here .] The Court has an eminent domain process that is open and transparent, If you have a private applicator certifi cate or a private yet to announce whether it will hear either of these cases that is fair and respectful of our partnership in energy applicator license, then you are required to have 15 hours this term. infrastructure, and that holds private condemnors of Continuing Education Units “CEU’s” every 5 years. *Pipeline planned through the Texas Hill Country. accountable if they don’t do it right.” Of the 15-hour total, you must receive a minimum of 2 I’ve gotten numerous calls and inquiries about a proposed McKnight and others at the conference stressed the hours of Laws and Regulations and 2 hours of Integrated Kinder Morgan pipeline that will travel from the Permian importance of better transparency, accountability and Pest Management. If you fail to get the required hours by Basin, through the Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. fairness in the eminent domain process, noting that for the anniversary date on your license you have one year to Understandably, landowners along the potential route are private entities, especially oil and gas pipelines, those renew with a late fee. After one-year folks with a private concerned and scrambling to learn what they can about virtues are practically nonexistent today. applicator license will be required to retrain and retests. the law and their rights. The Braun & Gresham law fi rm During the news conference, the bills’ authors We are in our third year of the new license fees imposed has a website devoted to this pipeline that includes maps discussed some of the provisions that would accomplish by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The fees apply from Kinder Morgan. There have been a couple of good those goals. Mandating a public meeting to ensure to all applicators, except for the certifi cate holders. The articles in local newspapers like “Permian Highway property owners understand the process and can new fees are as follows: Private Applicator- $100.00, natural gas pipeline planned to run through Hays County have their question answered, stipulating minimum Certifi ed Private-still $0, Commercial Ag- $200.00, Non- by 2020,” and “Texas landowners fi ght $2B pipeline protections that must be present in the contact and Commercial Ag- $75.00, Structural Applicator (all)- proposal,” mentioning various concerns and outlining holding condemnors accountable if they off er property $125.00, Structural Business License- $300.00. legal considerations for landowners. Additionally, with owners less compensation than they are owed. We off er several programs throughout the year that regard to eminent domain, I recommend listening to this According to Rep. Burns, the bills have already not only provide great education, but also an opportunity prior podcast episode I did with Luke Elli s, as well as received bipartisan support from legislators who represent to get those CEU’s. We have several good trainings in the getting a copy of the Texas Landowner Bill of Rights both rural and urban Texas. Still, the legislation will face next couple of months. If you need information on these and my Texas Pipeline Easement Negotiation Checklist . strong opposition from oil, gas and pipeline company programs give us a call here at the Comanche County *Farm bill allows industrial hemp production; still lobbyists who like the advantages they currently enjoy. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offi ce 325-356- illegal in Texas. The farm bill legalized hemp production “Texas’ rapidly growing population and thriving 2539. on the federal level, by removing hemp (with less than .3 energy industry are at crossroads that will determine the percent THC) from the Controlled Substances Act and future of our state,” said Rep. DeWayne Burns. “HB 991 allowing states to regulate hemp production. Thus, on will ensure Texas property owners are respected partners the federal level, hemp will be treated as a commodity in building our critical infrastructure while preserving for purposes of various programs like crop insurance. our strong tradition of property rights.” Importantly, however, until laws and regulations are Sen. Kolkhorst also noted the broad support and that passed at the state level, industrial hemp production it is indicative of how widespread the problems are, and remains illegal in Texas. Changing this will likely require how seriously private property rights are taken in Texas. removal of hemp as a controlled substance under the “Since the days of Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, Texas penal code, passing statutes naming a state agency Texans have valued on our freedom to own private to draft regulations related to hemp production, and then property,” said Sen. Lois Kolkhorst. “To continue that that designated agency (likely the Texas Department proud tradition, I fi led SB 421 to see that the eminent of Agriculture) promulgating rules related to hemp domain process used by private entities is fair, transparent production. There is at least one bill currently pending and that those entities are held accountable when they in the Texas Legislature, SB 116, that would allow hemp take private land.” production and research in the state. [Read bill here Now that it is fi lled, the legislation must be referred to .] For more details on the current status of hemp and a committee and scheduled for a hearing. what the new Farm Bill provisions authorize, read this McKnight urged all Texans to follow the progress by blog post from my friend Peggy Kirk Hall at Ohio State visiting www.TexansForPropertyRights.com and signing University. up for updates. He also called on property owners to *U.S. Supreme Court declines to consider cases contact their state legislators and ask for their support. challenging California & Massachusetts animal welfare “This is an issue every legislator can support to protect laws. 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COLLEGE STATION – Consumer trends continue 12,000 pounds of fi sh per acre compared to 6,500 pounds The all-inclusive tuition for each camp is $500 per to drive an industry change from traditional aquaculture of hybrid striped bass per acre and up to 8,000 pounds of participant and the application deadline is March 15. species like catfi sh to higher value species including redfi sh per acre, Sink said. Each camp features a single theme and is limited to redfi sh and hybrid striped bass, according to a Texas Texas is the No. 1 producer of redfi sh and hybrid 30 participants, called cadets. Themes include deer, bass, A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. striped bass, including around 98 percent of the nation’s redfi sh, waterfowl, ranching and quail camps. Dr. Todd Sink, AgriLife Extension aquaculture redfi sh production and more than half of hybrid striped Dr. Dale Rollins, Texas A&M Extension Service and fi sheries specialist, College Station, said catfi sh, bass, Sink said. Established producers continue to expand wildlife specialist, came up with the idea for Texas a longtime staple for Texas fi sh production, has their capacity to meet demand. Brigades in order to expand AgriLife Extension’s experienced a recent decline in pricing and popularity, It’s diffi cult to ascertain redfi sh and hybrid striped educational eff orts through the development of the next causing producers to look at other options. bass production levels because U.S. Department of generation of wildlife ambassadors. Catfi sh prices were around 93 cents per pound Agriculture census reports are infrequent, but Sink “The quality we develop in these cadets is, quite compared to the high of $1.35 per pound two years ago. estimates Texas produces up to 2.7 million pounds of simply, maturity- that’s a big deal for a 14-year-old,” said As a result, discerning U.S. consumers are buying less bass and 2.3 million pounds of redfi sh annually based on Rollins. “Participants in these ‘conservation boot camps’ catfi sh as household wealth and expendable income their 2013 report and farm expansions since that time. leave with a deep appreciation of our wildlife, and what increase and because other options in the market are By comparison, Texas ranks No. 4 in U.S. catfi sh kind of leaders will be needed to conserve it for their perceived as higher quality. Those include salmon, redfi sh production with 18.9 million pounds per year. generation.” and hybrid striped bass, which are a cross between white Several farms are expanding redfi sh production across He said one of the greatest compliments he and others and striped bass, he said. Texas with one currently adding 200 acres of production receive as camp administrators comes from the parents Sink said poor prices and consumer trends have capacity to its operation, which represents a 30 percent of the cadets. some catfi sh producers switching at least a portion increase in overall production, Sink said. Hybrid striped “The changes they see in their teen are palpable, and of production to other species like redfi sh and hybrid bass production has been expanding at a 3-5 percent rate they appreciate the importance of public speaking and striped bass, which bring higher prices - $3-$3.30 per annually in Texas and southeastern states. other leadership skills their teen learns,” he said. pound and $3.30-$3.60 per pound respectively – and are “We don’t expect to see any slowdown in the The 2019 summer camp dates and locations are: experiencing increased demand. expansion of both the market and production to meet June 7-11, Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, Centennial “It’s fairly clear that consumer tastes are changing that market demand over the next fi ve to 10 years,” Sink Lodge, Coleman. from what is perceived as lower-quality fi sh to higher- said. June 16-20, South Texas Buckskin Brigade, Welder end, higher-value fi sh,” he said. “The cyclical movement “They’re expanding as they can to supply consumers Wildlife Refuge, Sinton. on catfi sh has been downward for a while, so you have a in a market that is just starting to take off .” June 22-26, South Texas Bobwhite Brigade, Buck Horn lot of producers looking to diversify with other options Sink said 90 percent of Texas’ hybrid striped bass Creek Ranch, McCoy. that are trending upward in both price and consumer production serves demand from high-end restaurants July 7-11, North Texas Buckskin Brigade, Warren Ranch, demand.” on East and West coasts, while nearly all of the state’s Santa Anna. Redfi sh and hybrid striped bass can handle a range redfi sh production serves restaurants in large cities such July 16-20, Coastal Brigade, Sea Star Base, Galveston. of salinity levels. Bass prefer fresh water to 10 parts per as New Orleans and Houston. July 17-21, Bass Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna. thousand salinity, while redfi sh are typically produced at “Producers are getting a premium price for their July 22-26, Ranch Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna. fi ve parts per thousand to full-strength seawater. product, many farms are looking to expand, and some To apply or for more information, go to www. Redfi sh growth rate stalls when waters are 50 degrees restaurants are operating their own farms just to ensure texasbrigades.org/applications or contact the Texas or below, and freezing waters can cause die-off s without they can supply their consumer demand,” he said. “Right Brigades headquarters in San Antonio, at 210-556-1391 proper management, which limits production to warmer now they are serving niche markets, so there is room and or [email protected]. Applications for tuition climates, Sink said. Hybrid striped bass are more tolerant reason to expand.” assistance are also available. 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Free Estimates Zebra Mussel Alert To prevent the spread of zebra mussels, REGISTERED ANGUS Market Report Gabino Lorta BULLS: High growth or the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard Cell: 254-485-6276 receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters. easy calving. One to fi t your Saturday, needs. Harold Perkins. 325- January 26, 2019 330-2688. 46-tfn-c Total Buyers: 64 WANTED: Land to lease Total Sellers: 117 for cattle grazing. Any size Total Cattle & Calves: 712 considered. References Last Week: 622 available if needed. Call Sale Notes: Market very Leonard Buff e at 254-644- active with good demand on 7844, Brandon Buff e at feeders. 254-644-8332 or Landon Sale Compared to Last Buff e at 254-644-7944.38-45p Week: Feeder Steers & Heif- REGISTERED ANGUS ers: 2-4 higher. Slaughter BULLS: Registered Angus Cows: 4-6 higher. Slaughter bulls, service age ready, Bulls: steady. Bulk Supply of Sale: A.I. sired, Call 254-485- Feeder cattle accounted for 9450 24-27 p 70% of the sale. Slaughter REGISTERED cows and bulls accounted for CHAROLAIS BULLS: 30% of the sale. In the feeder Out of high EPD sires and supply: steers 60% and heifers fertility tested. Coming 40%. 2-year olds now available. Cow & Calf Pairs: Good: Collier Ranch, Energy, Co- 980-1225; Plain: No test. manche Co., Texas. Jus- Bred Cows: Good: 925- tin Herod 325-330-2179. 1175; Plain: 600-900. Bob Collier 214-478-3381. Cows: Utility: 44-48, Few High Dressing: 49, Cutters: (22tfcw) Minute Message – Rats 40-42, Canners: 38-40, Old by Rix Quinn Shell: 30-34, Stockers: 65-94. Bulls: Bologna: 70-74, Say, do you have rats at home? I’m talkin’ about Few High Dressing: 77, critters with fuzzy ears and Stockers: no test, Utility: 60- whiskers who slither around 77. 2018 F-150 2018 MUSTANG the house after dark, pick Steers: Med. & Large up crumbs, and eat from the #1: 300# & Under 190-192; dog’s bowl. 300- 400# 179-188; 400-500# No...not Aunt Gladys. I’m 166-178; 500 - 600# 156-167; talkin’ mice. If they live with 600 - 700# 142-159; 700# & you, this information can provide them a higher quality Up 109-121. life. Isn’t that what you want Steers: Med. & Large #2: for your rodents? 300# & Under 175-184; 300 See, rat researchers - 400# 117-151; 400 - 500# discovered that if you put 133-144; 500 - 600# 126-139; older ones on a low-calorie 600 - 700# 109-131; 700 # & diet for four weeks, it may Up 70-81. keep them from aging. Steers: Med. & Large Please follow these steps to #3: 300# & Under 140-168; insure elderly mouse health: 1. 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The Super Bowl is Even if you’re not a potentially lead to revenue. appearances and wins of most expensive tickets cost There are a lot of arguably the most exciting sports fan, you’re probably The advertisements have any quarterback in history. upwards of $93,000. footballs used during event for football fans heading to the Super also become a heavily The NFL uses roman By comparison, the the big game, and the across the country. Bowl parties for the food. valued tradition over the numerals to avoid median salary of Americans inspection process is The Super Bowl has Chances are you’re eating years, each more elaborate confusion about when the working 40 hours a week lengthy. been around since 1967. at least a few of the 1.25 than the next. Super Bowl is played. is $44,148, which is about There are a lot of It’s the second biggest billion chicken wings Super Bowl XLIX is The NFL uses roman less than half of the price of footballs used during eating day of the year for consumed on Super Bowl the most-watched Super numerals to avoid the most expensive ticket. the big game, and the Americans. Sunday. Bowl of all time, bringing confusion about when the The NFL does not pay inspection process is Some tickets to the One hundred twenty in 114.4 million views. Super Bowl is played. bands or artists to perform lengthy. Each football is Super Bowl can cost nearly million pounds of avocado, Most of the quarterbacks in Lamar Hunt, the former at the halftime show. inspected before the game. $100,000. four million pizzas, and 50 Super Bowl history come owner of the Kansas The NFL does not pay One of the NFL’s Come February, talk of million cases of beer are from the same 11 schools. City Chiefs, came up bands or artists to perform top concerns is making the Super Bowl is pretty all scarfed and guzzled on Most of the quarterbacks with the roman numerals at the halftime show. sure that footballs are much inescapable. And what is the second biggest in Super Bowl history system after NFL offi cials There have been properly infl ated in order the 2019 Super Bowl is eating day of the year— come from the same 11 wanted to avoid confusion contradictory rumors to avoid cheating. For no exception. Everywhere Thanksgiving is the fi rst. schools. Many Super Bowl based on the fact that the for years that halftime regular games, each team you turn, football fans Many NFL teams have quarterbacks share Notre championship game is performers are either paid typically breaks in 12 are discussing who will never won the Super Bowl. Dame as their alma mater. played the year after the exorbitant amounts or that footballs ahead of time that win, who will perform, Many NFL teams have Though their teams corresponding season has the performers pay the NFL are then used during the and which ads will have never won the Super Bowl. may diff er, many Super ended. a huge sum to perform. game, according to USA everyone talking the next The Buff alo Bills have Bowl quarterbacks share Football is usually Both of these assumptions Today. These footballs are day. never won the Super Bowl. the same alma mater. played beginning in the are incorrect. presented to offi cials and So, what else is there to According to Business As of 2017, universities autumn of one year, then According to the New inspected two hours and 15 learn about the big game Insider, 12 NFL teams have Notre Dame, Michigan, the Super Bowl falls in the York Times, the NFL does minutes before the game, if it’s all anyone can talk never taken home the rings, and Stanford were tied beginning of the next year. not pay an “appearance fee” where they are tested for about? There are actually the bonuses, or the big W for the most alumni with The tradition began with but does cover all expenses air pressure and proper a few little-known facts from the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl appearances, Super Bowl V in 1971 and for the performer(s) as well protocol. about the Super Bowl. Eagles just recently took each with seven. Purdue has continued ever since. as the cost of things like During Super Bowl Whether you’re rooting themselves off of the list came in second with six. Super Bowl tickets lighting, bodyguards, and XLIX, each team got 54 for the Patriots or the with their 2018 Super Bowl Tied for third place were are only getting more stagehands. balls, making a total of 108 Rams, you probably didn’t win. Louisiana Tech, UCLA, expensive and can cost But, as Upvenue.com balls. know these 12 things. Meanwhile, teams like Alabama, Tennessee, Navy, more than the average pointed out, the idea of The Super Bowl has the Cleveland Browns, the California, and Miami. American’s annual salary. a performer paying isn’t been around since 1967. Buff alo Bills, and the San Tom Brady is the most Super Bowl tickets are only necessarily true either. Counterfeit In the very fi rst Super Diego Chargers have never successful quarterback in getting more expensive The NFL allegedly asks Bowl, the Green Bay won the big game. Super Bowl history. Tom and can cost more than the performers to ensure Detector Pens Packers beat the Kansas Super Bowl ads are Brady after his 2017 Super average American’s annual their performance off er at City Chiefs, 35-10, at the extremely expensive, Bowl win. Adrees Latif/AP salary. with cash, but Katy Perry Los Angeles Memorial thanks to the audience the New England Patriots For this year’s Super confi rmed that she did not The Chief Coliseum on January event draws. fans may know this, Bowl, the cheapest ticket pay to perform at the Super 15, 1967. Sixty million Super Bowl ads are but 40-year-old Patriots costs over $2,900. From people tuned in for the fi rst extremely expensive, quarterback Tom Brady has there, the average ticket broadcast, a number that thanks to the audience the has since nearly doubled. event draws. An Amazon 1$t FIRST COMANCHE REALTY 1$t After their win, each ad for this year’s Super Live Creek--4 Bedroom, 2 ½ Bath DW home with 2160 sqft on 49 player on the Packers Bowl. “48 Years of Serving Comanche” Acres. Lot’s of updating with laminate fl oors, paint, carports, metal team took home a $15,000 As of 2017, Super Bowl FOR RENT: 1309 N. Mary, comfy 2br, 1bth, lots of storage, buildings and cross fenced. Spring fed creek with deer, turkey and bonus. In comparison, ads cost advertisers about fenced backyard, $500 other wildlife. First time offered $285,000 every Patriots player $5 million for 30-second FOR RENT: 1102 E. College, small 1br duplex, received a $107,000 bonus spots. When the Bowl fi rst HUNTING READY—Excellent secluded hunting property south of appliances, $325 for their win in the 2017 began, ads were a much Carlton. 116 acres with a private lane and a 2 bedroom log hunting FOR SALE: 809 E. Central, prime commercial location, would cabin that is a turnkey with feeders and blinds. Good water well, Super Bowl. more conservative $40,000, outbuildings & 100 minerals priced at $450,000 Super Bowl Sunday but they’ve climbed in cost make great offi ce, corner location, $95,000 is the second biggest every year since then. FOR SALE: Lots on Westview with 3 mobile homes, can pull Live Creek-- Big Deer- 177 acres of excellent hunting and good el- eating day of the year for The reason these ads are more mobile homes on site, $15,000 evation changes. A cabin has been totally remodeled with 3 bedrooms Americans. If you don’t so expensive is because the BONNIE HUETT - 325.330.0325 cell or 325.356.3291 and a 1 bath cabin. A great place for a weekend or full time place to like to watch the game, you games draw in extremely “A Look Means a Lot!” live. Good cattle grazing and great views. $645,000 www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, January 31, 2019 Page 16A ‘Plan While You Can’ campaign aims to reverse trend in NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS DAY alcohol-related crashes during Super Bowl weekend Since 1910, boys across America have been doing good deeds, learning survival skills and developing moral foundations through the Boy Scout of America. February 8th annually recognizes National Boys Scouts Day. The Boy Scouts of America has roots in the British Boy Scouts organization which was created in 1908 after the success of the book Scouting for Boys by Robert Baden-Powell. On a foggy day in London an American newspaperman, William Dickson Boyce, became lost when a Boy Scout came to his assistance. With the boy’s guidance, Boyce arrived at his destination. When Boyce off ered payment for the assistance, the Boy Scout refused explaining it was a good deed. 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Covered patio adds to spaciousness, large laundry You Can” for a sober ride and seriously injured on Texas roadways every central air, 2 wells, water room, granite counter tops, slated back splash. Outside is open under large mature shade before enjoying game-day another 21. single day. meter, fenced on pavement. trees, storage building, and courtyard entry way. Yard on well. Text PROPID 545012 to 46786 watch parties and other 103 Acorn Lane $210,000 Drivers under the In an eff ort to end this $225,000 Reduced $199,500 activities that may involve infl uence of alcohol not deadly streak, TxDOT Well-Constructed: very comfortable 2 bed, 1 bath Frame home. AC and Hot Water heater installed 2016. New roof July 2016. Garage is closed-in as storage. 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The use of mobile telephones or any device capable of capturing images is strictly prohibited in locker rooms or restroom areas while at school or at a school-related or Jeron Conine of the Comanche FFA won Market Steer school-sponsored event. British Steer Breed Champion. Comanche High School Students will be allowed to use personal devices ie. cell phones inside the building during breakfast, during lunch, before 7:45 am, and after 3:45 pm if it is outside Walter Kirk of the Sidney FFA won Market Goat of any instructional setting. Student will also be allowed Lightweight and Medium Weight Breed Champions. to use their cell phones for academic purpose only inside classrooms when deemed appropriate and with the permission of the classroom teacher. All other times cell phones must be turned off and out of site. If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day or is caught with a cell phone in restricted areas, the following will occur: 1st off ense- The device will be confi scated and kept in the principal’s offi ce for the remainder of the day. 2nd off ense- The device will be confi scated and will need to be picked up at the end of the day by (student/parent) Shawn Skaggs of the De Leon FFA won Market Steer for a fee of $15 or will be kept in a secure location for 15 Brahman and American Breed Champion. days. (Parent will be notifi ed) 3rd off ense- The device will be confi scated and will be picked up at the end of the day by the student’s parent for a fee of $15 or will be kept in a secure location for 15 days. HR Jeff ries Junior High School Students will be allowed to use personal devices ie. cell phones inside the building after 3:45 pm if it is outside of any instructional setting. Student will also be allowed to use their cell phones for academic purpose only inside classrooms when deemed appropriate and with the permission of the classroom teacher. All other times cell Market Lamb Finewool Cross Breed Champion winner phones must be turned off and out of site. was Caleb Vineyard from Sidney FFA. If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day or is caught with a cell phone in restricted areas, the following will occur: 1st off ense- The device will be confi scated and kept in the principal’s offi ce for the remainder of the day. 2nd off ense- The device will be confi scated and will need to be picked up at the end of the day by (student/ parent) for a fee of $15 or will be kept in a secure location for 15 days. (Parent will be notifi ed) 3rd off ense- The device will be confi scated and will be Ansel Hodges of the De Leon FFA won Breed Champion picked up at the end of the day by the student’s parent for a Spot and Chester in the Breeding Swine. fee of $15 or will be kept in a secure location for 15 days. If problems arise, the cell phone policy may be modifi ed for a short period of time for the safety of students and staff at the principal’s discretion. Excessive off enses could warrant additional discipline by principal. Additionally, devices may be confi scated upon the fi rst off ense for the following actions: ● Used for cheating ● Containing inappropriate, vulgar or pornographic Breeding Meat Goat Breed Champion Doe was Jordan pictures or messages Terpstra of the Sidney FFA. She is pictured with her ● Used to send threatening messages in limited circumstances and in accordance with law, a brothers. student’s personal telecommunications device may be searched by authorized personnel.

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Following another hiatus, the Almanac resumed publication with editions in 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1914. Another gap in the series ensued with the outbreak of World War I. The present series was begun in 1925 by The Dallas Morning News, with annual editions through 1929, when the eff ects of the Great Depression caused a change to a biennial cycle. This schedule has been maintained, with only a couple of exceptions. Beginning with the 1941–42 edition, all Texas Almanacs have carried a two-year designation. Besides the Sesquicentennial Edition of 2006–07 marking the 150th anniversary of the Almanac, there have been four other special editions: the 100th anniversary of the Almanac (1956–57); the George Bannerman Dealey memorial edition (1958–59); the 110th anniversary of the fi rst issuance of the Texas Almanac and the 125th anniversary of the founding of A.H. Belo Corporation (1966–67); and the Texas Sesquicentennial edition (1986–87), celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Texas. By 1950, the Texas Almanac had become a reference book on resources, industries, commerce, history, government, population, and other subjects relating to the political, civic, and economic development of Texas. Stuart Malcolm McGregor, who had edited the Texas

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