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August 14 , 2008 Volume 118, No.7` 16 Pages FREE PRESS DeLeon, TX 76444

NOISY ACTION DRAWS BIG CROWDS. For three evenings the Outlaw Pullers and the Texas Truck and Tractor Pullers Association conducted side-by-side pulling competition at the dual-track DeLeon Tractor Pull arena. By Saturday night the stands were packed and the fans lined the arena sidelines for the very popular event. Photo courtesy Matt Christensen

Arrest Made in Commissioners Consider CEREMONIAL MELON SLICING. Peach and Melon Festival committee chairman Avery Carlisle and Peach and Bundy Murder Road Closing and Road Melon Queen Courtney Caraway are shown slicing a melon during the free watermelon give-a-way downtown, On August 7, 2008 the Texas Ranger Jesus Ramos. Map Corrections Saturday, August 9, during the last day of the Festival. Comanche County Sheriff’s Hidrogo who has been Office obtained an arrest warrant incarcerated in the Comanche By JERRY MORGAN closing and that no public access in connection with the Glenn County Jail since July 17 on fif- Reporter to cemeteries would be affected. Bundy Murder case. teen counts of Burglary of a COMANCHE -- A variety Kenneth Feist stated that he On July 6, 2008 Glenn Habitation had bond denied on of fairly routine issues were on had no objections to the closing, Bundy was found murdered in the Capital Murder charge by the agenda in the County adding that the road was hardly his residence located on FM 590 Justice of the Peace Bill Koenig Courtroom Monday morning. A ever used and was often in south of Comanche. during magistration on August 8. requested county road closing, a impassable condition. The Sheriff’s Office According to Texas law, needed county road map correc- No formal action was taken requested the assistance of the Capital Murder is the act of com- tion, flooding in the courthouse and the matter was tentatively set Texas Rangers and the DPS mitting murder during the com- basement, and leaking roofs at for consideration at the first Crime Scene Lab Technicians. mission of another felony the county annex buildings were Commissioners meeting in offense; in this case burglary of a some of the issues presented for September following the posting habitation. consideration. of notices and other required for- The Sheriff’s Office has The Commissioners Court malities. been in constant communication met on Monday, August 11, with Road Map Correction with District Attorney B. J. all members present. Judge Requested Shepard in the development of Arthur conducted the meeting Rita Wilson addressed the this case. The Sheriff’s Office with Commissioners Garry Commissioners regarding diffi- expects other arrests as this case Steele, Kenneth Feist, Bobby culties she had encountered dur- develops. Schuman and Jimmy Dale ing the July 22 wildfire near Edward Duane Ray, 21, was Johnson participating. Lamkin. arrested with Hidrogo in July, in Other county officials pres- She described her repeated connection with the burglaries, ent included County Clerk Ruby attempts to get firefighting help A Capital Murder warrant but he has not been charged in Lesley, County Sheriff Jeff by calling the county's Central was served on Rocky Dee connection with Bundy’s death. Lambert, County Attorney Craig Dispatch office. Hidrogo, 26, of Comanche, by Willingham, County Auditor Because the county road Joey Boswell, County Constable maps did not show the section of Mark McDonald, Chief Deputy- CR 260 which connected to CR Dubious Report Prompts Enforcement Chris Pounds, 286 west of Lamkin, 9-1-1 dis- Emergency Services Coordinator patch argued with Wilson, stating Massive Flood Ray Helberg, Assistant that the road number she was MISS DELEON 2008. Jordyn Stelter was named Miss Emergency Services Coordinator giving did not exist in the area. DeLeon late Saturday night at the festival stage as the Rescue Effort Trish Grimshaw and County Wilson said she was looking at a 2008 festival wrapped up. Stelter is shown here with Kendra Howard, last year’s Miss DeLeon. By JERRY MORGAN Kerry Travis from Desdemona, Extension Agent for Agriculture county road sign posted nearby. Reporter Keith Anderson from Whit Weems. Commissioner- There was considerable dis- A large scale search along a Promontory Park, Josh elect Sherman Sides and candi- cussion regarding differences section of the South Leon River Constanzio and Terry Ware from dates David Rogers and Corky between the published county in southeast Comanche County Rising Star and others. Underwood were also in atten- road maps and the actual road just east of Gustine produced Team members were aware dance. that exists. Craig Willingham only frustration among the large of the flooding occurring that Road Closing Request joined Wilson in expressing con- numbers of the swiftwater res- morning and were already on The first order of new busi- cern over the inaccurate maps. cuers and law enforcement and alert status. ness was the presentation by Despite her frustration with emergency management officials The Swiftwater Rescue Robert Vanzant of an application the maps and Central Dispatch, who were involved last Team was dispatched around for closure and abandonment of Wilson had words of praise for Wednesday, August 6. 11:30 a.m. to aid the driver of a county maintenance of a portion the volunteer firefighters who No evidence of floodwater stranded 18-wheeler truck that of CR 328 in Precinct 2 between risked their lives on behalf of the victims was found, however, and had been swept off of Highway Proctor and Gustine. county residents. now there are indications that 36, just across the Hamilton Vanzant described vandal- "They were wonderful, and criminal charges may be filed for County line. As they were arriv- ism and trash from beer drinkers courteous and nice," she stated. making false statements to public ing on the scene and getting set as the reason for seeking the clos- The Commissioners agreed officials. up, however, the truck driver was ing. He said the road was barely that the official and unofficial As the remnants of tropical rescued and their services were passable in the requested closing county road maps needed to be storm Eduoardo drifted slowly in no longer needed. area. He further described the corrected to reflect the actual a northwesterly direction through As the team began heading legal procedures he and his attor- road and pledged to take action Central Texas, it slowed early back home around 12:30 p.m., ney had followed in seeking the accordingly. No official action Wednesday morning over the another call was received. closure, noting that all affected was taken. area where Comanche, Hamilton (See Page 13) landowners had agreed to the (See Page 16) SEED SPITTERS. These people were the best of the bunch and Mills counties meet, and Saturday, August 9, during the Watermelon Seed Spitting contest then dumped large amounts of sponsored by the Free Press. In the 10 and under division, first place rain. The result was heavy local 2008 Peach & Melon Festival Wraps Up went to Rhegan Howard (front row, far right) who spit 30’ 9”, in sec- flooding that damaged roads and By LAURA KESTNER parking lot of the new organizers believe the economy ond place was Tye Sadberry, 30’ 6”, (not pictured) and third to bridges. Numerous county roads Editor Community Park, but people may have more to do with that Canyon Edwards with 29’ 5”. In the 11 to 20 division, second row, in the area were also flooded and For many DeLeon residents, found a way around that tempo- than anything else. right to left, Carter Skaggs took first place with 47’6”; Amy Penn, temporarily closed to traffic as the week of the Peach and Melon rary obstacle by parking on the Tractor pull organizers, on second with 45’2” and Rico Castanada, third place, with 39’ 1”. well. Festival has been a blur of trac- sides of the road. the other hand, reported an Back row, right to left, Ernie Escamilla, first place, with 61’ 9”; Jason The new Swiftwater Rescue tors, dances, little girls in fancy And the triple-digit tempera- increase in attendance. Schayot, second place, 48’ 3”, J.T. Gish, third place, with 44’. Team, formally known as the dresses, food (and more food), tures the day before had caused a “They told me, and I heard it Cen-Tex Technical Rescue extreme temperatures, heavy few problems for Tuesday’s pag- from other people as well, that it Team, was formed after a flood- rain, and festive floats. eant-goers, but event organizers was standing-room-only out the ing death in the county in March Although everyone won- said they were pleased with the tractor pull Saturday night,” 2007. DeLeon VFD fire chief dered for a while if the parade results, especially since two new Golden said. More Festival Doyle Rone, and firemen Cloyd floats would actually float down pageants had been added this As for the “Same Theme, Teague, Dan Moss, Shalor main street, the rain finally year -- Petite Miss and Junior New Scene” aspect of the festi- Results Nowlin, Josh Smith and Joe stopped late Wednesday and the Miss DeLeon. val, most people agreed that the Burnett are some of the charter parade went off without a hitch. Although the numbers were new Community Park site and Winners Reported members of the team. Rescue The resulting mud complicated down somewhat from last year worked out just fine. team members include Sipe things a bit, with a “Park at Your for Melon Patch Tour partici- Next Week Springs fire chief Ed Millwee, Own Risk” sign appearing in the pants, and the dances, some (See Page 7) Page 2/ Thursday, August 14, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press as read earlier in Weather Personal Notes the free press by Jerry Morgan & Lake 10 YEARS AGO women’s softball team from Year” during a program in August 13, 1998. Jennifer DeLeon won first place in the Brownwood. Report The first part of this is writ- There are two separate Weaver, daughter of Johnny and Rising Star Tournament. Team 50 YEARS AGO ten in the middle of the 94th tracks that accommodate two Sherry Weaver, was named Miss players included Fern Guthrie, August 14, 1958. annual Peach & Melon Festival. separate and simultaneous truck DeLeon. Janet McGinnis, Lori DeAngelis, Thousands of out-of-town visi- This Week’s Weather First off, I can't think of any and tractor pull shows. DeLeon Weaver was shown cutting Sharon Robinett, Jeannie Keith, tors viewed one of the biggest The big weather news dur- better fruits to select to name our has advanced into the forefront the first slice of watermelon with Juanita Gray, Lisa Cooper, and best street parades DeLeon ing the previous week was festival after. We got the first of tractor pull arenas. Keith McIlvain, chairman of the Christi Keith, Terri VanZandt and had staged in many years. RAIN! Tropical storm Eduoard choice, and we chose well. As the week progressed,the 84th annual Peach and Melon Cathy Gray. Leading the parade was Elmon (or Edouard) drifted up our way Second, everyone I know grounds dried out and the crowds Festival. A Senior Citizens dining Kerby, Ralph Terrill, Edward and deposited generous amounts would have traded away the fes- surged. Saturday night was liter- Local winners in the seed room, which would seat approxi- Nabors and Doc Carter. of rainfall on the area. In the tival parade and grand opening ally full up. The parking lots spitting contest included Ernie mately 100, was being built by Announcing the parade was southeast part of the county the for a soaking rain, and that's were full, and it was standing Escamilla, Seth Bohanan and J.T. Wilkerson and Butch Clyde Brinson. rainfall was more than generous exactly what we got. Thank you, room only at the tractor pull Karomie McLearen. Morgan. The following princesses and local flooding resulted. Edouard. You made a bee line to arena. The crowd at the bike ride The ESA Sorority’s float Tim Beaty, son of Mr. and and escorts were introduced dur- Amounts around DeLeon were Comanche County. You deposit- was down, likely victim of at won the Sweepstakes Award in Mrs. John Beaty, was the recipi- ing the coronation ceremony for generally in the 2-3 inches range. ed generous rains. We appreciat- least one major competing event the P&M parade. Top commer- ent of the A.L. Darnell Memorial new P&M queen Linda Nabors: Temperatures moderated ed them very, very much. in the metromess and the high cial float belonged to F&M Scholarship from Texas A&M Beverly Ham and Jackie from the dry, blistering readings The heavy rain had every- price of gas. Bank, and first place in the civic University. Auvenshine; Pat Donohue and of the previous week, even if one here wondering whether the All in all, the 2008 edition club division went to the DeLeon 40 YEARS AGO Dyrl Brownlee; Sharon Wiseman things didn’t really cool off. parade and opening evening's was a great affair. The adaptation Study Club. August 22, 1968. Margaret and Joe Brownlee; Mackie For the latest area weather events would take place. The to the new location went as well 20 YEARS AGO Ann Harvey, daughter of Mr. and Wright and Kenneth Presley; forecast, click the weather button skies cleared, however, and the as could be expected. And the August 18, 1988. Returning Mrs. Ray Harvey, was named to Linda Hodges and Junior on our web site, www.deleon- festival occurred as planned. new arenas are fantastic. Thanks lettermen for the DeLeon the Dean’s List at Baylor Caraway; Joy Terrill and Roger freepress.com. The parade was great. All again to everyone who shares the Bearcats included Greg Priddy, University. Otwell; Lynda Hallmark and The following weather the desired and usual elements credits. Gerald Lewis, Brent West, The Weeping Oak drive-in Jerry Singleton; Judy Wilkerson information is obtained from the were present and greatly appreci- ******* Ruben Reyna, Seth Davis, Jason was showing “The One and and Rodger Coan; Jo Carolyn Corps of Engineers at Proctor ated by the throngs who lined the Now to the Beijing Grimshaw, Chad Nabors, Lance Only, Genuine, Original Family Dendy and Darl Locke; Lou Ann Lake. Daily readings reflect streets from far north of the rail- (Peking?) Olympics, which Maltby, Kyle Caraway, Ricci Band” starring Walter Brennan, Qualls and David Coan; Peggy weather activity for the 24-hour road tracks to way south of the made their dazzling debut Friday Coan, Mark Bills, John Gooden, Buddy Ebsen, Lesley Ann Upshaw and Autry Andress; period preceding 8:00 a.m. on downtown red light. The tem- evening in direct competition Russell Andress, Michael Rice Warren and John Davidson. Betty Sadberry and Nelson the given day. If weather read- peratures were moderated by the with the Peach & Melon Festival. and Paul Burk. Mrs. Jim Joiner, a member Terry; Brenda Simpson and Billy ings are not available, “n/a” is rain, and everyone was happy I guess they didn’t realize what of the DeLeon Chapter No. 693 Dawkins; Glenda Hall and Jerry listed. with the situation. they were doing. 30 YEARS AGO Order of the Eastern Star, was Soloman; and Judy Brooks and Later, out at the new festival While viewing a recording August 17, 1978. The named “The Eastern Star of the Jerry McGinnis. Date High Low Rain ground's debut evening, things of the opening, it didn't take me 08-06 102 69 0.46 were different. The "park at your very long to get sick of the glori- 50 Year Membership Awards 08-07 78 67 3.02 own risk" sign convinced many fication of China. I know they Subscription 08-08 97 78 0.00 to line the roadside of Highway made a lot of positive contribu- Three senior members of the August 16 at the lodge building Renewal 08-09 98 70 0.00 6. The foolhardy who ventured tions to our world, however, all I Armstrong Masonic Lodge -- on Hwy 16 south. The meeting, 08-10 99 70 0.00 out into the muddy and slick can think of is their culture's sin- Charles Morgan, George W. which begins at 6 p.m. is open to Letters 08-11 102 71 0.00 parking area got muddy cars, at gular contribution to the extinc- Hodges and Truman Childress -- the public. Refreshments will be 08-12 88 70 0.04 will receive 50 year membership served afterwards. the very least. tion of many rare and beautiful #1 awards at a meeting Saturday, 2008 Cumulative Rainfall I and a few other determined animals with their stupid folk Please renew! January 1.55 souls braved the muddy condi- medicine. And don’t forget their Keep up the “Good Work.” February 0.42 tions up at the new tractor pull noble contributions to atmos- DeLeon Athletic Booster I enjoy the paper very much. I March 4.00 arena for the inaugural kiddie pheric pollution, the oppression compare it with some of the Club Gearing Up for a New April 2.49 tractor pull. The parking condi- of their own people, their spread other small town papers and the May 1.11 tions were dicey at best. Some of nuclear and missile technolo- Free Press exceeds them all. Year - Join Up Now! June 2.21 sank up to their axles, but most gy, their friendship with bad Thanks, July 0.79 made it in and out, even if a visit nations, and more. And if I never Faye Broseh As a new school year and to the Booster Club’s support of August 3.52 to the car wash was in order. We see another synchronized diving Arlington new athletic season begins, the DeLeon athletics. Money raised YTD 16.09 have a photo of the brave and competition, it will be soon DeLeon Athletic Booster Club is by the Booster Club is used to athletic youngsters who earned enough. #2 already at work planning events support all athletic programs in Proctor Lake Report their muddy trophies in the first I'm happy for all of you who DeLeon Free Press: and fundraising projects to bene- grades 7-12. Over the past three Lake Levels: kiddie tractor pull in the new enjoy it all. But as for me, I sup- Please find included a check fit DeLeon’s athletes and athletic years the DeLeon Athletic Prior 1158.99 arena. And what a great new port the athletes, but not the to extend subscription for anoth- program. Booster Club has donated Current 1159.17 arena it is! Olympics. er year. The Booster Club recently approximately $34,000 to all Full Level 1162.00 The amphitheater is really, I must tell you how very worked a food booth at the Peach areas of the DeLeon athletic pro- % Capacity 77.6% really nice. It is even better than much the Free Press is enjoyed & Melon Festival and sponsored gram. A new sound system at Discharge rate (cfs): that according to most who were Letter Re: in our home. It is almost like a a pool party for the Lady Bearcat Stadium, revamping the Prior 12 there Tuesday evening. The visit from the past when people I Bearcats on August 11 at the baseball field, cheerleader sup- Current 12 selection of the P&M Queen and Speed Limits PAR Country Club. The Booster port and new volleyball equip- know are listed. her junior Misses was very well I surely would like to meet Mr. Jerry Morgan Publisher, Club will be sponsoring another ment are among the many proj- done. The event flowed smooth- the young lady Candace Carroll. Opinion in your column pool party at PAR for the ects the Booster Club has sup- Please ly, and the large crowd on hand She seems to have some knowl- makes the paper more interest- Bearcats on Monday, August 18, ported with donations. was well entertained by the better edge of her father’s time spent in Report ing. I hope you keep it up. beginning at 6:00 p.m. We will The DeLeon Athletic than fifty young ladies present on DeLeon. Howard Bibby was a My opinion is 70 mph is also be sponsoring Meet the Booster Club is selling member- the stage. very good friend of my sister, Storm only appropriate on the rural Bearcats on Friday, August 22, at ships, window decals, T-shirts, I agree with Pat Jeanne (Bill) Rollins, as was interstate. 70 mph is too fast on Bearcat Stadium beginning at polo shirts, jackets, hats, key Leatherwood. DeLeon has an Howard’s wife Marilyn Damage highways with opposing traffic 6:30 p.m. chains and backpacks. For addi- abundant number of lovely Townsley. and crossroads. The DeLeon Athletic tional information about Booster Any storm related damage young ladies. All I can say is, if And thanks again for the On congested freeways Booster Club invites and encour- Club memberships and fundrais- to a primary residence or busi- you missed it, you missed a good pleasure and recalled memories speeds should be slowed. Postal ages parents and Bearcat/Lady ing opportunities, call Rocky ness in Comanche County show. Those who could hear all as we receive our old friend, the speed limits are a maximum, not Bearcat fans to join the Booster Atchley, Booster Club president, needs to be reported to the of the onstage banter, myself not Free Press. a minimum. Conditions dictate Club for a new and exciting year. at 893-5851. Comanche County Emergency always included, seemed to Mary and Jim Rollins speed. Community involvement is vital Management Office at 325- enjoy quite a few smiles and Wills Point, Texas laughs. The 19 little misses were Other things being equal, New Water 356-5805. worthy of any reality television slower is safer. Safer because of This could include flood- show. response time, braking distance, Conservation Law ing, blowing rain, wind dam- However, the tractor pull field of vision and simple age, lightning strikes, and leak- has to be the star of the show. physics. The Middle Trinity 2009. Shop the pages of the ing roofs. This also includes Not only are the accommoda- Thank you if you read my Groundwater Conservation • All irrigation system own- driveways and private roads to tions improved beyond all expec- handwriting. I enjoy your col- District wants the public to be ers or owner’s representative a main residence. tations, but it is now a double- umn. aware of new water conservation must be provided a drawing DeLeon Free Press Businesses, if you have barreled shotgun arena. Winfred Lawless law. In response to House Bill showing the actual installation of lost revenue due to the storm DeLeon 1656, House Bill 4 and Senate the irrigation system. event, please call Comanche Pre-payment is Bill 3, enacted in the 80th State • Irrigation systems may not DeLeon County Emergency required on all It is hard to disagree with Legislative Session, the Texas be designed to spray water on Management Office at 325- Mr. Lawless’ opinion regarding 356-5805. Classified Ads. Commission on Environmental hard surfaces such as: sidewalks, Senior Deadline is 12 inappropriate speed. Everyone Quality (TCEQ) has adopted driveways, streets, fences, etc. knows that speed kills. noon Tuesdays. new Landscape Irrigation Rules. • Backflow devices must be Citizens Some of the highlights of the approved by a laboratory that has Rules are: capabilities for testing the back- Menus • An irrigation plan is flow device in the lab and field. Are You required prior to installation of an The rules are available at: irrigation system. http:/info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/r Wednesday, August 13: • Beginning January 1, 2010 eadtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view= Ground beef & spaghetti, Planning An spinach, coleslaw w/vinegar a licensed irrigator or irrigation 4&ti=30&pt=1&ch=344. dressing, cherry cobbler, bread, technician must be on-site during Questions about the new butter, milk Event? The DeLeon Free Press, P.O. Box 320, DeLeon, Texas 76444 the installation of an irrigation irrigation rules may be directed Friday, August 15: Oven (Publication No. 150080) is published by Morgan Publishing Co., system. All other portions of the to the TCEQ at 512-239-1000. fried fish, creamy cole slaw, 51 weeks per year, at 324 S. Texas in DeLeon. Periodicals postage Rules are effective January 1, oven french fries, fruit, hush Do you know of an event is paid at DeLeon, Texas 76444. Telephone: 254-893-6868; Fax: puppies, pinto beans, milk, butter 254-893-3550; e-mail:[email protected], web site: Monday, August 18: that everyone should know www.deleonfreepress.com. Chicken & dumplings, green about? If so, please don’t Mailed subscription rates per year: By Comanche County post beans, frozen fruit salad, tossed forget to give us a call at the office-$25, elsewhere in Texas-$30, elsewhere in U.S.-$35. salad w/tomato, brownie, milk, We will be pleased to correct an erroneous description of any per- bread, butter Free Press at 893-6868 or son or organization which may appear in the DeLeon Free Press if it Wednesday, August 20: email us at news@deleon- is brought to the attention of the editor. All reprinting rights are Swiss steak & onion, pasta salad reserved. Copyright 2008. & peas, steamed broccoli, texas.com. We’ll try to help parslied potatoes, peaches, get the word around. bread, butter, milk

Publisher-Jerry Morgan Editor-Laura Kestner Office Mgr.-Margie Reyna Coming Events Production-Kay Hodges Call 893-6868 if you have an event to list Advertising-Betty Wofford Sports Editor-Tim White

MEET THE BEARCATS Meet the Bearcats, sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club, is Serving the DeLeon area since 1890, scheduled for Friday, August 22, at Bearcat Field from 6:30 to 8 striving to be a positive voice in the community. p.m. DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday,August 14, 2008/ Page 3 Thank You DeLeon Free Press Serving I would like to say thank The De Leon Area Since 1890 you to everyone who donated money to the Slammers to help them get to the State 10 & under Pizza Pro School Pizza tournament. The girls did a real- 125 N. Texas, DeLeon Deliveries ly good job and I am proud to say Call for information PRE-KINGER- 4th GRADE Middle School that these fine young ladies rep- 254-893-5570 GARTEN: • 2 Large box of pencil erasers resent the future of DeLeon. • 4 Pkgs #2 pencils (no mechanical) Must present coupon Must present coupon • $5.00 for classroom T-shirt Supply List • 1 Box Crayola Crayons (24ct) Once Again THANK YOU very 2 Large Toppings • 2 Large (.77oz) Elmer’s glue Large 1 Topping • 1 Box Map Colors 7th and 8th much for you donations toward sticks • 2 Boxes Crayola Classic Markers this team. 2 Orders Bread Sticks • 1 Pkg (9x12) Manila Paper 99 • 3 Glue Sticks GENERAL $8 + tax • 2 Boxes Kleenex • 3 Box tissues • 1 box Kleenex 99 • 1 Box Crayola markers (8 ct) Donna Scitern • 1 Pair sharp pointed (Fiskars) $18 + tax • 1 Package of Colored Feathers • 3 ring binder Scissors Gorman, Texas Offer expires 10/1/08 Offer expires 10/1/08 • 1 Package of Paper plates • Loose-leaf notebook • 2 Highlighter markers (2 colors) • 1 Can of Shaving Cream (not gel) large size paper DeLeon • Girls bring 1 large cookie sheet • 1 small pencil box or bag • Boys bring 1 colored ink stamp • Scissors • 2 pkgs notebook paper Youth pad (no black) • Map Colors • 1 Pkg 8 1/2 x 11 construction paper ALP MUSIC*The Band Instrument Specialists!* 1 Large Backpack to carry things • 1 Bottle hand sanitizer • Pencils to & from school (no wheels) Football • 3 Colored expo dry erase markers • Pens (black or blue, KINGERGARTEN: • 1 Composition Book red) League • Folder (for binder) RENT/Purchase • (3) Boxes 8 count crayons $5.00 for a school shirt Registration for DeLeon • 2 Highlighters Youth Football will be held (Small) MATH Top quality new or used instruments Crayola Brand Only *PARENTS Sundays, August 10, 17, 24 and with excellent repair service • 1 Box Crayon Markers One Backpack - None with wheels please! • 1/4 Grid Paper 31 at City Hall from 1:00 p.m. Crayola Brand Only • (1) Vinyl folder • 6 #2 Wooden Pencils DO NOT BRING NOTEBOOKS, to 3:00 p.m. • 1 Elmer’s Glue ( 4oz.) Only TRAPPERS, CLIP BOARDS w/brads & pockets This will be a new league • 8 Elmer’s Glue Sticks • 1 each green & pink for DeLeon and we are desper- • 1 Pkg. 9 x 12 Asst. Construction highlighters (254) 965-4743 Paper ately seeking team sponsors to • 1 Box of Tissues • Pencils help with equipment expenses. • 1 Small School Box DeLeon If you or your business is inter- • 1 Water Colors HISTORY ested please call 893-4772. E. Washington at 281 in Stephenville • 1 Jar Play-Doh Brand Playdough Intermediate • Spiral Notebook Also, please call the number • 1 Backpack ( No backpack • Highlighter above for cost. w/wheels please) School Supply • Scissors (FISKAR brand only) List SCIENCE •Towel for Rest Time ( No Mats) • 1 Primary tablet (11 1/4 x 7 inch) 5th and 6th • Spiral Notebook Guideline Ruling • (1) Folder w/2 pock- Grade ets WRITE NAME ON SUPPLIES IS • 1 Package of 3-hole POSSIBLE TECHNOLOGY notebook paper • (1) 1 inch binder $5 Dollar Fee for Campus • 1 Red grading pen Shirt • 1 package of • 2 Large box tissues dividers Tax Free Weekend 1st GRADE • 1 Box Markers or • 1 folder w/pockets & • (2) Elmer’s Glue (8oz.) Crayons brads Thursday thru Friday 8 a.m. til 5:30 p.m. • (2) 2 pks wooden Pencils (#2) • 1 Package of #2 MRS. JONES • 2 Erasers Saturday 8 a.m. til 12 noon • 1 Watercolors (Prang or Crayola pencils (no mechanical • 1 spiral notebook Brand) pencils) • 2 First or Second Grade Writing • 1 Black Sharpie LANGUAGE ARTS/ % % Tablets • 1 White poster READING 25 - 50 OFF • 1 FISKAR Scissors • School Box (SMALL) board • (1) 5 Subject spiral • 1 Spiral Notebook for Journals • 1 Large Eraser notebook (60-100pgs) Shirts, Pants, Belts, Boots & Purses • 1 Mead Composition • 1 Dry Erase marker • 2 Boxes Crayola Brand Crayons • (1) 1 inch vinyl floppy (24pk) 100 sheets • 2 Boxes Crayola Brand Crayons binder “Do all of your “Back to School” shopping without having to leave town! (8pk) • Scissors • 1 package dividers • 3 Boxes Tissues • Zippered Pencil case Stockman’s • 2 Pkgs Manila Paper (12 x 18) • Elmer’s Glue Stick • Blue Folder w/pockets (no brads) DeLeon High • Red Folder w/pockets & brads • Map Colors 932 W. Navarro DeLeon 254-893-5149 • $5.00 for school activity T-shirt READING: School PARENTS • (1) 1” notebook and A Backpack large enough to hold their subject dividers (if Supply List reader and folder - None with wheels you didn’t leave one please! GENERAL with your reading 2nd GRADE teacher last year) 1- 5 subject notebook $5.00 for school activity T-Shirt 1 - Pkg. Pencils #2 • 2 large packages manila paper MATH: • 1 Box Crayons (24ct) • 2 Highlighters (1 1 - Pkg. Pens (Blue or • 2 Spiral notebooks (1/2 subject) pink, 1 green) Black) 70 page • 1 Pair Fiskars Scissors • 1 Vinyl folders • 1 Clipboard (pockets & brads) HIGH SCHOOL • 2 Folders w/ pockets (no brads) • 2 large packages Notebook • 1 Package Grid GEOMETRY Paper (150ct) Paper (1) 2” 3 ring binder & • 1 Box Ziplock Baggies • 6 Glue sticks (You may buy a lock for dividers • 30 #2 Wooden PaperMate Pencils 1 Pkg - 1/4” grid paper (No mechanical pencils please!) your locker if you wish) Markers or map colors • 2 Large Pink Erasers (No pencil top erasers) • 1 Set Twistable color pencils (12 ct only) • 3 Large Boxes of Kleenex T !! • 1 Box Crayola Markers (wide tip) hank You DO NOT BUY A LOOSELEAF NOTEBOOK The Texas Modified Tractor Pullers NO PENCIL SHARPENERS *PARENTS Association wishes to thank the following One Backpack - None with wheels businesses and organizations for sponsoring please! the tractor pull on Golden Saturday. 3rd GRADE • 1 Pkg. Pencil cap erasers (30ct) DeLeon Chamber of Stockman’s Feed & Seed • 24 (#2) wooden Pencils • 1 Elmer’s Glue 8oz. Commerce DeLeon Irrigation • 2 Large Elmer’s Glue Sticks City of DeLeon Supply • 1 Pkg Crayola Broad Tip Markers Clark Tractor & Supply Golden Oak Milling • 1 Pkg Crayola Crayons 24ct. Plaunty Cattle Co. First National Bank • 1 Clipboard • 1 Box Crayola Map Colors 24ct. F&F Drilling F&M Bank • 1 Pkg Highlighters ( 3 to 4 col- Cogburn Real Estate Central Texas Energy ors) Farley Farm Supply Suppliers • 2 Plastic/Vinyl Folders w/pockets & brads Jones Auto Repair Lawrence Bros. No Rings G&G Racing & Machine Comanche County • 2 Box of Kleenex (160ct) • 1 Wide ruled spiral notebook DeLeon Free Press Tractor • 1 Pencil Sharpener with 2 sizes holes • Each student will need to bring $5.00 to purchase a campus shirt to Now the be worn on fieldtrips, UIL competi- tions, etc. *PARENTS festival is over— One Backpack - None with wheels please! You’re tired & so are the kids!

See Everyone Let August 25th 893-2591 Rollie’s On Texas Wear DeLeon take off some of the stress! They will prepare you a meal to your Your Maroon & White pleasing and do the dishes too! on Fridays Page 4/ Thursday, August 14, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press Attorney at Law AGENDA FOR REGULAR AGENDA FOR CALLED COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL MEETING Laurie NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE DE LEON CITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE DE LEON CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN A REGULAR MEETING ON COUNCIL WILL MEET IN A CALLED MEETING ON MON- THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2008, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF DAY, AUGUST 18, 2008, IN THE COUNCIL ROOM OF THE DE THE DE LEON CITY HALL, 125 SOUTH TEXAS STREET, DE LEON CITY HALL, 125 SOUTH TEXAS STREET, DE LEON, Lindsey LEON, TEXAS BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. O’CLOCK TO CON- TEXAS BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. O’CLOCK TO CONSIDER SIDER AND ACT UPON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA: AND ACT UPON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA: 1. CALL TO ORDER: 1. CALL TO ORDER: Family Law - Criminal Defense 2. ROLL CALL: 2. ROLL CALL: Free Consultation 3. INVOCATION: 3. INVOCATION: 4. CITIZEN’S PRESENTATION: 4. CITIZEN’S PRESENTATION: 306 N. Austin St. Office (325) 356-7575 5. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER MINUTES FOR JULY 24, 5. WORKSHOP FOR 2009-2010 BUDGET: Comanche, Tx 76442 Fax (325) 356-5016 2008 MEETING: 6. ADJOURNMENT: 6. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER TAX STATEMENT FOR Daughter of Ingrid and the late Bill Lindsey of DeLeon JULY 2008: 7. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER EFFECTIVE TAX RATE COMANCHE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR 2009-2010: 8. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER FLOOD PERMIT: NOTICE OF ESTRAY 9. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BROKEN PLAY- NOTICE GROUND EQUIPMENT AT CITY PARK: 10. SMALL APPRECIATION RECEPTION: TYPE OF ANIMAL FOUND 11. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER CURRENT LEASE Please be advised that as of August 8, 2008, 1 - Black Angus Steer AGREEMENT ON COPIER FOR CITY HALL: 12. STAFF REPORT BETWEEN MAYOR, COUNCIL, the City of DeLeon will no longer be offer- IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS CITY SECRETARY, PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATOR, EMERGENCY COORDINATOR AND POLICE CHIEF: ing the container at the old yard due to ris- Character brand on left hip; (no action can be taken on this item) ing cost for this service. You will need to two v-notches in left ear 13. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER ACCOUNT PAYABLE: 14. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER PAYROLL: take your items to the nearest landfill and DATE ANIMAL FOUND 15. ADJOURNMENT: dispose of them properly. We are sorry for 08-07-08 any inconvenience that this might cause you. LOCATION ANIMAL FOUND Comanche S/W of the intersection of County Roads 170 & 178 Internet Hosting by Karen Wilkerson LOCATION OF ANIMAL UNTIL DISPOSITION County Jail City Administrator/Secretary Comanche Livestock Exchange Inmate www.WalkLeft.com PERSON TO NOTIFY Count COMANCHE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Census Date: Aug. 12, 2008

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ADVISORY Total Inmates 91 Jail Capacity 144 Starting Sept. 1, 2008, PREPARING FOR TEXAS AX-POWS MID-WINTER MEETING. A number of veterans met Monday, July 28, 2008 in Comanche to discuss and plan the January 2009 State Law Requires Department of Texas AX-POWS Mid Winter Meeting. Left to right: Dr. William T. Calhoun, that all homes built or remodeled in 503rd Parachute Regiment, World War II; Mr. L.D. Cox, USS Indianapolis (CL 35) World unincorporated areas or in cities without War II; Mr. Jim Coats, Comanche County Veterans Service Officer; Mr. Mel Stevens, REMEMBER: Department of Texas AX-POWS, and (seated) Mr. Alfred Evans (Before Memories Fade residential building inspections must author). The meeting was organized by Evans who is serving as an assistant to Mr. Mel be inspected at various construction Stevens. stages by a fee inspector. DEADLINE FOR EACH WEEK’S PAPER IS NOON

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HOLLAND CHIROPRACTIC Rain Reigned twelve inch of spindly stem and a CLINIC Training wheels on bicycles single white blossom that awaits and schooling have common the rain that will fall upon it with- Justin Holland D.C. shortcomings. Each help to get in a three to five days passage. your running gear in operation, That small plant has a higher rat- but fall short in the educational ing in the rain predictful accura- Office: 254-968-2726 Fax: 254-968-2156 process of evolution. Once you cy than David Finfrock or any of 1359 W. South Loop, Suite B Stephenville, Texas 76401 Cell: 254-592-6415 are deemed capable of ambulat- his predecessors. ing the unpaved travel of the road Scoff as you will but there Email: [email protected] of life you might find that scars are several acquaintances of and scrapes ensue unto many a mine who have ceased claiming Another Year Older & sojourner along the way. At that I am loco in the cabeza. least, that has been my experi- Boomer Nowlin is one of that Another Year Wiser! ence and I can show you the col- number. Happy 30th, Jason lection of alterations amassed in On August 3, 2008 he and I my haphazard trip of miles and stood and conversed on the dry Love Mom, Jeff & Chris years. spell of July, but there was a new For instance, my old grand- growth of Crow Poison sprouts mother, on my mother’s side of festooning my lawn, and we Museum Musings the union that put me in motion, smiled as we beheld the phenom- was of American Indian persua- ena. by Missy Jones sion and she was quite generous Boomer has observed Crow in sharing her accumulated lore Poison for the past several years on the capricious tendencies of and is convinced that the little Saturday saw us with a great having meetings or reunions near nature. bulb plant has seldom been inac- day at the museum. Now, we Comanche, to remember that we Crow Poison lore is a fine curate in its appearances. love family reunions. First of all, are always happy to open up at example that she entrusted to me. “It may rain on our parade,” we love attending them. Seeing special times. Our regular hours Most likely the little plant has a I mused. “And that is next all of our near and dear brings are 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on scientific name in Latin, but I do Wednesday.” back to mind all of our loved Saturday afternoons. But, our not have a clue nor the curiosity “Or maybe as early as ones who are no longer with us, telephone number is 325-356- to cipher it out. Tuesday.” he observed. and how much they meant to us. 5115, just call and leave a mes- To the untrained eye it looks On Wednesday, August 6, Also, this reminds us of our par- sage about when you would like a lot like the cover crop out in the 2008, a four inch rain fell upon ents telling stories about their to visit the museum, and we’ll low lands of Onion Valley—but the arid terrain of De Leon. Next families, many times pioneers get right back to you and confirm there is a vast difference in the day the Crow Poison had van- who came to this area when it a date and time. behavior of the two plants. ished back into the earth. was very rough and wild, with Wild onions have long run- Let me hear from you. My Indians still raiding and trying to ning careers, while Crow Poison phone number is 254-893-5063. preserve life and limb, and sur- has cameo bits in the summer My postal address is: 333 W. vive the times. months of the year. It pops up Ayers Ave., De Leon TX 76444. About 10 days ago, the through hard packed soil Or, you can send an email to museum had a telephone call overnight and in its brief span of [email protected] or from James Allen of Bryan, life is spent growing to a six to check www.CharlesChupp.com Texas. He left a message that he wanted to bring a family group to the museum Saturday morning, Angela Tickle Inducted August 9. They were meeting at the 4-H Center at Lake into Honor Society Brownwood. I returned his call, and enjoyed getting to visit with Angela Tickle was inducted serving two-year colleges around him. We set up their visit, and into the Alpha Omega Omega the world. The Society serves to they were representing the Allen, Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at recognize and encourage the aca- Carnes and Hanson families all Texas State Technical College on demic achievement of two-year with early ties to Comanche July 24, 2008. college students and provide County. Tickle, from De Leon, the opportunities for individual Family members registered 2008 FORD F-150 daughter of Arthur and Michelle growth and development through with their group were from Beck of De Leon, is majoring in honors, leadership and service Supercacab STXSTXb Brownwood, Bryan, Houston, Supercacacab STXSTXb Dental Health. programming. Students must Austin, Sommerville, Katy, Established in 1918 by two- rank in the top 20% of the class Texas, and from Virginia Beach, year college presidents, Phi to be invited to membership in VA., Blackstone VA., Seattle, Theta Kappa is the oldest and Phi Theta Kappa and must main- WA., and Arrington, Virginia. I most prestigious honor society tain high academic standing dur- hope I haven’t missed a town or ing their enrollment in the two- two. year college. Phi Theta Kappa is Other visitors came in from the largest honor society in $9,500 Comanche Eden Vallen, Minnesota, and American higher education with Litchfield, Minnesota, and a new more than 1.7 million members Livestock resident from Comanche, for- and 1,100 chapters located in 50 Stock # F10676 IN merly from Royalton, United States, United States terri- STX Sport Package Discount $2,000 REBATES Exchange Minnesota. Retail Customer Cash $3,500 tories, Canada, and Germany. In Now, I had a family reunion Ford Credit Retail Bonus Customer Cash $1,000 1929, the American Association According to Comanche of my own scheduled for Bayer Discount $1,500 of Community Colleges recog- Retail Owner Loyalty $3,000 Livestock Exchange, their Saturday, but I wanted to meet nized Phi Theta Kappa as the TOTAL REBATES $9,500 receipts totaled 372 head of cat- with them so much, that I official honor society for two- tle on Saturday, August 9. There delayed my appearance at my year colleges. The Society holds were 52 buyers and 92 sellers. reunion until after lunch. membership in the prestigious All markets holding steady. The Allen family reunion Association of College Honor Cows: utility 54-60; few group came in and brought 38 Societies as the general scholar- 2008 FORD F-150 high dressing 62.50; cutters 49- plus visitors with them. We ship honor society representing 60; canners 38-45; old shell 30- enjoyed having them so much, two-year colleges. SuperSuperSupercrcrcreeew XLXLw TTT 35; stockers 66-75. and hope that they enjoyed it, Bulls: bologna 69-75; few too! I try to tell everyone coming high dressing 77; stockers- N/T; Comanche in for the first time that our build- utility N/T. ing may look like a small lean-to Cow & calf pairs: Good County from the outside, but come into 1000-1050; plain 750-850 our Great Room, and we have 14 $9,100 Bred cows: Good 750-830; Genealogical rooms, all completely filled up. plain 550-650. And, they are always surprised. IN Stock # F10672 Steers Med & Lg #1: 300- Society James, thanks for thinking 400#–110-115; 400-500 #–110- of our museum as a part of your Retail Customer Cash $3,500 117; 500-600#–107-112; 600- family get-together. We invite all REBATES Retail Owner Loyalty $3,000 The Comanche County Ford Credit Retail Bonus Customer Cash $1,000 700#–107-113; 700# & up–105- reunion groups to remember us. 111. Genealogical Society will hold 4.6L Bonus Customer Cash $ 800 You don’t even have to have Texas Edition Bonus Customer Cash $ 800 Med & Lg #2: 300- its monthly meeting August 14, TOTAL REBATE $9,100 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Comanche County ties, but just 400#–105-110; 400-500#–100- to be interested in earlier times. 108, 500-600# –100-105; 600- Comanche County Historical Museum. A very special guest, We have a lot of history to share. 700#–100-105; 700# & up–-98- Saturday afternoon, our 103. Mr. Fedde, from Ancestry.com HURRHURRHURRY OFFEROFFERY will be the program speaker. museum hosted other visitors. Med & Lg #3: 300- Many of them were from the 400#–95-100; 400-500# –92-98; Members will not want to miss SeSeSeptember 22ptember this program and everyone is Cunningham Family Reunion. 500-600# –90-95; 600-700#–85- Fifty guests registered for the invited to attended this meeting Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 09/2/2008. See dealer for residency 93; 700# & up–85-92. afternoon. And, I am sorry that I Heifers Med & Lg #1: 300- as a guest. restrictions, qualifications and complete details. Last month's meeting was missed that. The Cunningham 400#–102-108; 400-500# –100- family settled here in the very 107;500-600#–104-109;600- July 10, 2008, where a round- 877-356-2707877-356-2707 table discussion led by Steve earliest days of our county, and 700#– 100-111; 700# & up–90- we have many displays that they 95. Russell, was enjoyed by all. If you haven't paid this have shared with us. Med & Lg #2: 300- They registered from Come see us today! 400#–95-100; 400-500#–95- year's dues, you can mail them to Henry Adcock, 7301 FM 1476, Leander, Amarillo, Georgetown, MON-FRI 100; 500-600#– 95-100; 600- Alvin, Bangs, Lewisville, 700#–90-96; 700# & up 85-90. Gustine, Texas, 76455. New 8am-6pm members are always invited to Sugarland, Robinson, Palestine, Med & Lg #3: 300- Weatherford, Dallas, Burleson, • 400#–90-95; 400-500#–90-95; come join the fun! Membership dues are $20 for singles or $25 Winnsboro, San Angelo, SAT 500-600# –88-93; 600-700# Lubbock, Rockport, Temple and 325-356-2777 –82-88; 700# & up–80-85. per couple. Meetings are held the 8am-3pm second Thursday of each month Cedar Park, Texas. Also register- Sheep & Goat Market: Barb ing were visitors from Ann 200 E. Central lambs #40-45 $68; Nannies $31- at the museum. A web page is now avail- Arbor, Michigan, Goldfield, Comanche, Texas 76442 41/hd; Kids #40-50 $80. Nevada and Port Angeles, able (www.comanchecountytx- WWWWWWWWW.BA.BA.BAYERFORDMERCURYYY.COM.COM.COM genealogy.org) . Washington. We invite family groups Page 6/ Thursday, August 14, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press DeLeon Free Press Serving The De Leon Area Since 1890

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Cathrine, Micheal and Keylenn would like to announce the mar- riage of their Mommy and Daddy, Aaron Swafford and Jennifer Sam Cole At His Best!! Bibby on July 26, 2008, at Pa and Grandma Bibby’s house. The bride is the daughter of Randy and Dana Bibby, and the The Class of ‘68 had a distinguished guest who was trying to get groom is the son of Stacy Swafford and Lori Duncan. close to the ladies. We were graced with Sam Cole, who is a twin brother to Lannes Callison. He is the “other” brother.

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Open Mon-Sat 7:30 - 6 p.m. Page 8/ Thursday,August 14, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press mill, where he had worked since Church at least once a week, if he was thirteen years old. Mom not more. I do not know about also worked at the peanut mill; my sister, but I may have missed OBITUARIES manually picking the bad peanuts ten days of school in twelve out of the shelled stock as it years, and six of those were in passed on a conveyor belt in front one stretch. of several women on stools. In my entire life, I remember Bicycles were the transportation my parents taking one long ARMSTRONG PARR to and from work. weekend vacation. Mom was out Mom and Dad managed to of the State of Texas twice in her Samuel Boyce Armstrong, Debra Ann “Debbie” Parr, borrow enough money to buy life--once when Dad was work- age 90, of Gustine passed away 58, of Mineral Wells, passed three and one third acres of land ing in Clovis, N.M., and once August 6, at the Western Hills away Wednesday, August 6, with an old four room house on when he was working in Durant, Nursing Home in Comanche. 2008, in a Fort Worth hospital. it. When Dad went into the nurs- Oklahoma. She never really Armstrong was born August Funeral services were held at ing home in his eighties, they had wanted to be even that far away 3, 1918 in Ash Flats, Arkansas 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 10, lived in that house for fifty-three from home. The simple things the son of the late Richard at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner years. It was occasionally were always the best, and some- Andrew and Cora Worthington Chapel with burial at the Smith enlarged and updated, of course. thing diligently worked for was Armstrong. He married Tearesa Springs Cemetery. Rev. John My sister and I were born while far more valuable than something Clark in Abilene on December Tunnell officiated with pallbear- they lived there and we grew up that came easily. She was that 20, 1941. ers being Joseph Fisher, Jason in that house. way. Most of her contemporaries He was a veteran of the U. Bryan, Casey Klingensmith, When World War II official- were that way. S. Army serving in W. W. II as a Jason Spieker, Curtis King, ly started for the United States in I think about the way things Staff Sergeant and received the Tommy Henderson, Derek December, 1941, Mom and Dad were, as opposed to the fast and bronze star. He later farmed for Smith and Trevor Smith. kept their day jobs and started furious pace of life now, and it several years at DeLeon and Debbie was born August 6, working at night preparing occurs to me that we may not be operated a backhoe for the 1950, in Pecos, Texas, the Pauline Morgan. turkeys for shipment to the that much better off. A lot of the Westex Clay Company in daughter of Otis and Belva Boyd troops. The term used was values learned during those years DeLeon. He retired from the Grizzard. She married Jerry Parr To Mom “dressing turkeys.” This was in are priceless. You did what you Texas Highway Department and in Ardmore, OK and moved to the building just north of the old said you would do. If something then worked as a custodian for Mineral Wells in 1991. She was Too often we gather to mark 1915, the United States had not Higginbotham Lumber became difficult, or hard to do, or the Forrest Oaks Nursing Home employed at Palo Pinto General the passing of someone of my yet entered World War I. When it Company, later Boss Johnson’s was no longer fun, you stuck in Hamilton. He was a member Hospital for several years. mother’s generation without ended, she was five years old. Feed Store. Baby sitters were with it and did not quit. You took of the First Baptist Church of She is survived by her hus- acknowledging who that person The roaring twenties did not unheard of, so the kids were care of your old people. You Gustine and also attended the band, Jerry Parr of Mineral really was or what events shaped necessarily roar for struggling penned up behind a railing on top shared with the less fortunate. Board Church. Wells; daughter, Sonya their lives. farmers in Comanche County. of the office section of the build- You did not expect anyone else to Graveside funeral services Plowman of Seabrook, Texas; Indeed, Mom was a dedicat- Most of the time they managed ing. provide for you. were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, son, Shane Parr of Mineral ed Christian who never wavered food, clothing and shelter, and Our family always had a Perhaps in addition to hav- August 9, at the Union Cemetery Wells; grandchildren, Casey in her faith, regardless of circum- that was luxury. milk cow, two pigs, some chick- ing struggled through two world in Gustine with military honors. Plowman and Trent Plowman of stances. She was a caretaker of I have had the privilege of ens for eggs and an upper and a wars, a couple of “police Gerald Burns of Board Church Seabrook; mother, Belva the first order to her extended driving Mom out to the old home lower garden. We also had an actions,” and economic hard- officiated. Grizzard of Mineral Wells; sister, family, and a very devoted and place a few times over the years orchard with about ninety peach ships, the greatest gift from my He is survived by 2 sons – Jann Smith of Panama City, FL.; caring mother to her two chil- and hearing her recollections. trees. Mother’s generation was this Richard Armstrong and wife nephews, Derek Smith, Trevor dren. She was, first, foremost Just down the road from Monday was “wash day.” A unerring sense of love, constancy Jean of Gustine, and Robert Smith and one niece, Thalia and always, everything she was their place was an old abandoned cast iron wash pot was filled with and always doing the right thing. Armstrong and wife Anita of Scully. expected to be. Why? She was, farm house leaning into a deplet- water, a wood fire built around Thanks, Mom, and thanks to Stephenville; a daughter – Doris like most of the people in her ed and deserted peanut field. She the pot, and the clothes were your entire generation. Bates and husband James of Published August 14, 2008 generation, guided by the stan- pointed the house out to me, and washed by boiling them in lye Charles D. Morgan Camden, Tennessee; a very spe- DeLeon Free Press dard of “doing the right thing.” we drove over to it. Mom said soap shaved into the water. We cial companion – Novis Tarter of When her husband, my she remembered one Christmas always had running water in the Gustine and her extended fami- father, went into the nursing when she was about fifteen years house, but we installed a water ly; six grandchildren – Kimberly home several years ago, my sister old, she had her first boyfriend, heater and indoor plumbing This letter was written to Walker of Malvern, Arkansas, SHEETZ and I both questioned her about and he lived there with his fami- when I was eight years old. The Ona Dean Freeman shortly after Delyn Mankin of Comanche, the fact that she went to see our ly. That Christmas day, one of point is, everyone worked. They her death by her 10 year old Jason Solomon of Abilene, Luvern A. Sheetz, age 85, of Dad every day. We felt it was an the mothers had come up with a worked all the time. grandson, Kyle Holecek of West. Bucky Isbell of Whohenwald, DeLeon, Texas, passed away unnecessary burden. quart jar of canned wax beans, When World War II ended The letter is typed as written. Tennessee, Michael Armstrong Sunday, August 10, 2008, at Her response was to say that and the boyfriend’s mother had and the troops came home, of Abilene, Samantha Armstrong Western Hills Nursing Center in he might not be aware that she baked a pound cake. That was everyone was so relieved that Dear Grandma, of Stephenville; 10 great grand- Comanche. He was born on was there every day, but her Christmas dinner for the two things were returning to normal, I miss you so much. I know you children; several brothers and March 25, 1923, in Sioux City, friends would know, and she families. that every day was accepted as a are so happy up there in heavon. sisters also survive. Iowa, to the late Fred Sheetz and would know, and it was the “right On the far back side of an blessing, life was wonderful, and Now you can see paint and walk He was preceded in death Glenna Garnett Sheetz. He was thing” to do. End of that discus- adjacent peanut field there is an simple work was considered good. I hope you and your hus- by his parents, his wife, several united in marriage to Rosalie sion. old, old cemetery. We drove almost sacred. band are happy. You know you brothers and sisters and two Marie O’Hara on November 26, Pauline Morgan was born to along the end of the field, They seemed happy, and the mean the world to me. I hope in grandchildren, Anthony 1947, in Los Angeles, California. David Sylvester Beck and because there was no road, and family was generally immersed about 60-70 years we will meat. Solomon and Mary Jane Mr. Sheetz had been Missouri Ann Beck on December walked through the cemetery. in a sense of well being. I never I know you might not know or Armstrong and a great grandson. employed at Alameda Naval Air 5, 1915, in what we know as the Under a giant old oak tree there thought of us as being poor. We remmember me to well but I Station in California as a welder. Soda Springs/Taylor’s Chapel were five or six tiny grave mark- just didn’t have any money. I love you. I can’t to sleep without Published August 14, 2008 He had also been employed as a area of Comanche County. That ers. They were all Vineyard chil- recall one year when I was a crying or thinking of you. Your DeLeon Free Press pipefitter-welder at Comanche is about eight or ten miles as the dren. I asked Mom why they all freshman in high school, Mom are a insperation for me. You Peak Nuclear Power Plant in crow flies from where we now died at once. She said, “Well, it got a deal on some fabric down at paint so good it makes me want Glen Rose. He had resided in sit. was either a house fire or a torna- Smith’s Dry Goods, and made draw just like you. I wish you HEATHINGTON DeLeon the past four years, hav- The farm where she and her do—maybe the influenza or me two shirts for school from were in dealeon but not in pain, ing previously lived in Durham, two siblings grew up was a quar- whooping cough. Those were genuine “store bought” material. and I wish you could see & paint. Bobbye J. Heathington, age North Carolina. He was a ter section of land settled by her the things that would get you This was a big move up from the You will always be with me in 78, of Comanche, Texas, passed Methodist. father late in the nineteenth cen- back then.” usual feed sack shirts. my heart. I hope I am always in away Monday, August 11, 2008, There is no funeral services tury. I was told that he and his Simple math tells us that, if One shirt had a green body your heart. I think you are an at Western Hills Healthcare scheduled at this time. brother rode through the gap in she was fifteen years old at the with tan sleeves and the other had angel. I want you to be happy Residence in Comanche. Luvern is survived by two the mesa over near Blanket, time of the meager Christmas a tan body with green sleeves. and I want the best for you and She was born on August 14, sons, Steve Sheetz of DeLeon, Texas, from Zephyr, Texas, to dinner, it was 1930, a year after Some of my classmates kidded heaven is the best thing there is. 1929, in Comanche, Texas, to and Randolph Sheetz of find the land. the stock market crash, and the me a lot about having only one I know you will love it up there. John Thomas Carpenter and Woodridge, VA; daughter, Her father was in ill health, beginning of the Great shirt. To prove them wrong, I Have fun and stay biside God. Katie Inez (Vineyard) Carpenter. Cecilia Denton of Efland, North so Mom and an older brother and Depression. Her generation took my other shirt to school one Say a few words to God for For twenty-two years she was Carolina and granddaughter, sister and their mother raised the came of age during that time of day in a paper bag to prove that I Christina. She doesn’t mean to employed by Lawyers Title April Canell. cotton or corn or peanut crop drought, dust, little or no money, did so have two shirts. Some of be that way. She is a really nice Insurance Company, Dallas, He was preceded in death each year. low crop prices, few jobs, no our contemporaries had more and she loves you so much. I Texas, in Area Quality Control. by his parents, Fred Sheetz sand Her mother, my medical care and nothing but than we did; some, a lot less. We hope you send me a sine that Bobbye was a member of First Glenna Garnett Sheetz; step-dad, Grandmother Beck, was a true hope and inner strength to face weren’t poor, we had plenty. your always with me. I miss United Methodist Church in Jake Vanderbrock; wife, Rosalie stoic and the epitome of pioneer the future. Those were long, very Change was not something you. God Bless you. Comanche, and was on numer- Sheetz; three brothers, Leonard, stock. She did a good job of hard years. that was sought after in our fami- ous committees and boards of Dale and James Chester Sheetz; instilling those values in her chil- She married my father in ly. Life was all about consisten- Kyle is a young man who the church. She was also a mem- sister, Estelle Darn and one dren. Grandpa Beck was a 1937, shortly after her family cy and stability. Breakfast was at would warm the heart on any ber of United Methodist Women. granddaughter, Melanie Amber Baptist deacon, and the family sold the farm and moved to 6:30 a.m., lunch was at 12:00 grandparent. She was an active member of Sheetz. was very religious. DeLeon. Times were still tough. noon and dinner was at 6:00 p.m. American Cancer Society in When Mom was born in Dad was working at the peanut We were all at the First Baptist Comanche, Comanche County Published August 14, 2008 Medical Healthcare Volunteers, DeLeon Free Press Comanche Cares and Comanche Highland Missionary DELEON ASSEMBLY Wellness Center. Baptist Church OF GOD CHURCH Funeral services were held Corner of Seguin & Travis at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August David E. Locke, Pastor 13, 2008, at First United Sunday School 10:00AM Methodist Church of Comanche Morning Worship 10:45AM Sunday School 10:00AM CHURCH DIRECTORY with Rev. Sally Fleming officiat- Evening Worship 7:00PM Morning Worship 10:50AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting & ing. Burial followed in the Sunday Evening Youth 6:00PM Gardens of Memory Cemetery A Card for Bible Study 7:00PM On Hwy. 2156 Sunday Evening 6:00PM in Comanche County, Texas. Wednesday Evening 7:00PM She is survived by daughter Parsonage 445-0368 Church 445-2090 Phone 893-5722 and son-in-law, Carol Heathington and Kenneth Rozen United Pentecostal Church St. Joe Baptist Church First Baptist Church of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers 125 E. Manchaca, DeLeon Liberty Baptist and sisters-in-law, James “Jim” Every Sunday School 10:00AM DeLeon, Tx and Charlene Carpenter of Sunday School 10:00AM Morning Worship 11:00AM 100 South Houston Church Sunday Evening 6:00PM Discipleship Training 6:00PM SUNDAY SERVICES Comanche, and William P. and Wednesday Evening 7:30PM Young Women & Young Men Sunday School 9:30AM Sunday Services Anne Carpenter of Garwood; Bible Study 6:00PM Sunday School - 10:30AM niece, Gale Easley of Comanche; Evening Worship 7:00PM Morning Worship 10:40AM Pastor Wednesday Services Beginning 6PM Evening Services 6:00PM Morning Worship - niece, Kaye Williams of Varence Janord Dupre RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends, Youth & Wed. Prayer/Praise 7:00 PM 11:00AM Comanche; nephew, David Occasion Church: 893-2795 Prayer Meeting/Adult Bible Study 7PM Bro. David Kelly - Pastor *West on Hwy 6 to Rucker Carpenter of Waco; niece Bro. Jackie Auvenshine, pastor Left on CR 459 Kristine Naiser of Round Rock, Parsonage: 893-7280 N. On Hwy 16 then L. on FM Rd 2921 Daniel Harper, Youth Minister and nephew, Ryan Carpenter of DeLeon, TX Phone 893-2148. 254-893-6593 Cliff Sims - Pastor San Antonio. First Christian Church CHURCH OF CHRIST She was preceded in death 101N. Houston Fair Haven First United by her parents, John and Kate 316 E. Navarro, DeLeon Baptist Church Methodist Church Carpenter. 893-5842 Office 893-2162 Fax Sunday Services East Ham DeLeon Lord’s Day On Main Street in DeLeon Published August 14, 2008 Sunday School 9:45AM Sunday Services: Pastor Lisa Neslony DeLeon Free Press Sunday Worship 10:30AM Bible Class: 9:45AM Sunday School AM Sunday Services Worship: 10:45AM & 6:00PM Early Worship 8:45a.m. Church Service :AM Sunday School 9:45a.m. Gideon Botha Don’t Miss Out... Wednesdays Sunday Evening Singing PM Worship 10:55a.m. Mid-Week Bible Class 7:00PM Wednesday Prayer Meeting PM Evening 6:30p.m. Renew Your 254-893-6333 Geoff Litke- Preacher Church 893-6155 Parsonage 893-6540 Subscription! Pastor: Kenneth Wilson [email protected] DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, August 14, 2008/ Page 9 Thank You Thank you one and all for all the cards and prayers you have extended to me since my accident of falling out of bed and breaking my wrist and dislocat- ing a finger. I am totally blessed to have so many wonderful friends and loved ones.

Kathy Wilson

The One Stop Shop SCARLET IBIS GRAND OPENING. Many braved the Wednesday rains for a first day visit at downtown DeLeon’s newest retail business, the Scarlet Ibis. Family, friends and For All Your Chamber of Commerce directors joined proprietors Paige Williams and Kelly Dickey as they cut the ceremonial ribbon. Back To School Needs!! 2765 W. Washington, Stephenville • 965-7766 OBITUARY

MINICH

Bobby Minich, 72, of Stephenville, an industrial engi- neer, died Tuesday, August 5, 2008, at a Fort Worth hospital. Bobby was born on February 22, 1936, to the late Leland Minich and Ruby Bartholomew in Wichita Falls, Texas. He married Carole Nichols on June 6, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas. He was a mem- ber of the First Christian Church in Stephenville. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2008, at First Christian Church with Rev. Paul Ganther officiat- ing. Survivors include his wife: Carole Minich of Stephenville; one daughter: Kerry Thompson and husband, Mike of Ranger; one son: David Minich, Sr. of Stephenville; five grandchildren: David Minich, Jr., Katarina Minich, Bret Thompson, Scott Thompson, and Kate Thompson; and one brother-in-law: Bob Nichols. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Texas, P.O. Box 26460, Austin, Texas, 78755-0460, or to the First Christian Church, 450 West Tarleton Street, Stephenville, Texas, 76401. Arrangements are by Lacy Funeral Home. Online condo- lences can be made at www.lacy- funeral.com

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Comanche Livestock Exchange Pre-payment FOR SALE: Small 2 bedroom The Comanche Livestock Exchange will have the house on corner lot 800 Skip Smith, owner Jackson Wilson, broker following SPECIAL RANCH CONSIGNMENTS is required on Burleson. $15,000 or best offer. to be sold in conjunction with our regular sale Call 254-842-1689. 7-10p Frontier Farm & Ranch SATURDAY, August 16 AT 12 NOON. Specializing in Farm & Ranch Real Estate all 111 E. Blackjack • Dublin, TX 76446 Consignments to include: HOME FOR SALE by owner: Office (254)445-4006 • Fax (254) 445-3770 Classified 224 S. Houston Street, DeLeon. Skip Smith (254) 485-0286 • 48 hd of 4 to 6 yr Old Cows & 10 Pair Charming, 2/2-1 car detached Cade Richmond (325) 330-0590 Jason Withers (254) 918-3101 • 30 hd of Cows, 28 Calves & 1 Bull (1 ranch) Ads. garage, Victorian style home on beautiful tree-covered lot with www.ffrtexas.com • 28 hd of Cows & 26 Calves (1 ranch) water well for yard & sprinkler NEW LISTING: 672 S. Bowie St, For more information log-on system. Needs some updates. DeLeon. Large Immaculate 2330 Extra Lot. Make offer! Call 254- Brick Home , 3 Br/ 1 3/4 Bath, too to www.ComancheLivestockExchange.Com or call 325-356-5231. Deadline 893-4266 or 817-366-4254. 4-8p much to list... $119,500 • NEW LISTING: 52 Acres 4 miles from is 12 noon Dublin, 2400 sq ft custom double wide, BUSINESS DIRECTORY 2nd Home 2/2 with office and RV hookup too much to list. $315,000.00 Tuesdays. Don’t Miss Out... • NEW LISTING: 86 +/- Acres near Lamkin.20 acres thick woods, great hunting! Remainder in improved coastal grasses. $3,500/acre. Renew Your • NEW LISTING: 167 Acres near DeLeon. rent house and main house, 80+ acres Only $30.00 per month • Subscription! of coastal, 35 acres cultivated. $775,000.00 Call 893-7887 • NEW LISTING: 123 Acres near Gorman, 40 acres coastal, 40 acres cultivation, tanks & woods. $2250.00 per acre. • NEW LISTING: 323 Acres near Ranger, Horse Barn, Living quarters, 40 acres coast. REDUCED TO $995,000 • NEW LISTING: 147 Acres Near Carlton, 2 tanks, great hunting! $2500/acre Your Way to Better Health! • NEW LISTING: 161.5 A Acres Near Carlton,3 BD/1 Bth ranch house, 6 stall 117 N. Texas St. DeLeon, Tx. 76444 HOMES FOR SALE horse barn, tanks, creek & great hunting. $2,500 per acre. • 61 +/- Acres N. of Comanche: fantastic hunting, great building site, highway Call (254) 893-5990 frontage...$3,795 per acre. Toll Free (877) 893-5990 • NEW LISTING: 527 acres in eastern Comanche Co., Sowells Creek runs throughout, great building site, very scenic, CR frontage on two sides...$2,495/acre. •LAKE PROPERTY: Overlooking Lake Proctor, nice 2/ 2.5 brick home on 7.7 House For Sale acres +/- CAD, ...$169,500 • 675 acres large cattle or game ranch, 8 tanks, great cover, 8 tanks near Eastland. Cook Insurance $2250.00 per acre. Extra-large tree covered corner lots offers • 80 acres near Edna Hill, 2500 sqft home, 3 pastures, large tank. $295,000.00 116 N. Tx. Come see us for your life, a great location of this 1800 sq. ft. 3/2 • 35 acres Sidney CR frontage, scattered trees, pens in oats $4,250.00 per DeLeon health, home, auto, & acre 893-2466 business insurance. brick home. Detached 2 car garage with • 328 acres near Sidney, 3200sqft. custom home, spring fed creek, pens, barns, 160A coastal, 100 cultivation. Great Hunting. CALL FOR bonus room/office and additional carport DETAILS! ALL TYPES IRRIGATION SERVICE with storage. Call for appointment •NEW LISTING: 18+/- acres near Huckabay 1200 sq. ft. , 2 acre lake, horse barn and established arena, Guest house/shop, excellent turn key SOUTHWEST AIRGAS, INC. • SPECIALTY horse facility, $469,000.REDUCED! $449,000 Skip Smith, Owner • Jackson Wilson, Broker • Jason Withers, Agent-254-918-3101 GASES • WELDING & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES 254-893-5001 “Support Your Local Volunteer Fire Department” 1-800-658-6960 OR 254-893-2123 or 734-5988 1tc. COGBURN Riggs Cemetery Service, Inc. REAL ESTATE In DeLeon Continuously Since 1954 Cemetery & Lawn Service House for Sale Mike & Mary Riggs 254-734-6801 by owner • 93’ X 125’ lot on North Texas. $5,000 • 5 lots totaling 1.531 Acres, all city utilities available, corner loca- tion, great building site. $18,500. • 3/4 acre lot in DeLeon, well, pad w/elec., city water, phone & cable, septic and 20x40 shop building. $20,000. • Nice Fleetwood, 3-2m/h, 1216 sf, CH/A, 3 bay carport, metal KIDS DUDS shop, quiet street. $27,500. RESALE SHOP • NEW: Nice 3-1-1 Home, 1680sf, CH/A, remodeled bathroom, Newborn to Size 10. Also maternity clothes. lots kitchen cabinets, metal roof, beautiful trees, fenced, well Tues-Sat (pump needs work) storage bldg. $49,500. 10AM-5PM 710 N. Austin, Comanche, TX 325-356-1144 • Remodeled 3-2-1 frame, 1170 sf, Central A/H. New floors, plumbing kitchen/bathContract fixtures, water Pending heater, & more. 14 x 20 3/2 Home on Paved Road, City Water & Sewer, shop, 117 x 120 lot, nice neighborhood. $52,500. • 2 or 3 br- 1 1/2-2 brick, 1753sf, CH/A, new roof, large kitchen, Magnificent Oak Trees, with Barn, Pens, Water Well & 2 stg bldgs, RV shed, well, fenced back yard, corner lot, comfort- REYNOLDS Dr. Russell Reynolds Up to 80 Acres. See at 801 S. Comanche Dr, DeLeon. able home. $69,500 Chiropractic Center Shown by appointment only. •3-2-2 Austin Stone home, 1438sf, new laminate floors, New 910 N. Austin, Comanche, Texas 76442 CH/A, has 1-1 apt basement, water well (pump needs work), Call 254-893-3740 or 254-842-9843 7-8p fenced back yard. $69,900 For Appointments Call 325-356-5283 • DeLeon: 3-2-2 Brick, 1200 sf, CH/A, metal roof, city water and water well, stg bldg, large oaks. $78,000 $74,950 • 3-2-1 Brick, 1341 sf, CH/A, built 1984, approx. 1 3/4 acres, nice trees, quiet street,Contract well cared for Pendinghome. $79,500. • DeLeon: 3-1.5-2 brick, total elec. app 1859’, good condition Family with partial updating, 2 CH/CA units, & new roof. App. 65 acre lot, Dentistry Johnny C. Smith, D.D.S. REAL ESTATE 2 storage buildings, a fenced back yard, a water well w.yard ************ sprinklers, large garden area, fruit & nut trees. $84,000 Seller Orthodontics 740 N. Texas, DeLeon Financing Possible! 893-2023 254-893-3404 • 19.6 A N/E DeLeon: 4- 2 1/2-2 brick, 2543 sf, 2 central a/h, Gilder Comanche Office: 325-356-3739 large den w/fireplace, family room & more! 2 wells, pond, metal building. Nice view! $275,000.00 Broker: Robert Gilder • 38 A M/L south Gorman: Fronts FM 679, about 10 A large Agents: Ronnie Golden, David Gilder, Wayne Parsons, Pecan Trees, nice location for pond, good fences, sandy land. REALTY Bobby Newman, Debbie Gilder, Neal Butler $2,500/acre Sisters Family Dining •REDUCED: 40 a m/l near Gorman, pasture, fenced, small 613 A, 3-2 Brick Home, carport, barn, wells, tanks, creek, hunting [WW02] $2,025,000 Monday thru Friday 6AM til 9PM cabin, water well, small pond, elec., sandy soil. $2750/acre 455 A, wells, tanks, creek, tree covered, hunting, Hwy.6 frontage [RS01] $1,912,000 • N/W DeLeon - 45A m/l, sandy soil several pecan trees, 7 wells, Saturday & Sunday 6AM til 2PM 320±A, on Turkey Creek, creek, wildlife cover, tanks, well, hunting [ET01] $880,000 irr. REservoir, ready for crops or coastal. $2,500/acre. 104 W. Navarro, DeLeon 254-893-3888 250±A, on Copperas Creek, wooded, coastal, lake, cabin, rural water [LB01] $795,000 •77.68 A near Sipe Springs: Great hunting place! 30x40 metal bldg w/living quarters, deer, turkey, other wildlife, 2 ponds 243 A, reservoir, wells, irrig.pit, on hwy., cultivation, costal, pasture [AB01] $2,500/acre stocked with fish. Live & post oak, mesquite. Owners mineral 236±A, wells, tanks, rolling terrain, minerals available, hunting [DS02] $2,195/acre rights included. $3,250/acre. 231 A, on Leon River, wells, pecan trees, hunting, minerals available [DK01] $665,280 • 80A n/w DeLeon, app. 30 a coastal, 7-8 wells, reservoir, good Robert L. Reedy, D.D.S 81 A, Pecan Orchard, 900± improved variety, underground irrigation, wells [REM01] $405,000 fences, elec., good soil, nice pond site. Will divide $2,500 per acre Gentle Family Dentistry 52 A, 4-3 Brick Home, carport, wells, tanks, corrals, barns [LP01] $239,500 • 97.5 A, Hwy 16S DeLeon, part wooded, part open farm land, 2 51 A, highway frontage, spring creek and hunting [RP01] $182,000 ponds, electricity, county water available, pavement and county (325) 356-2767 408 N. Austin• Comanche,Tx 76442 45 A, 7 irrig.wells & pit, buried mainline w/risers, mineral available [NF01] $2,750/ Acre road frontage. $3,200/acre 30 A, 3-2½ Custom Home, garage, porch, shed/shop, barn, wells, tanks [DB01] $450,000 • 100 A West DeLeon, FM 587, 3-1 1/2-2 Brick, 1444 sq ft. CH/A, fireplace, carpeted, some remodeling. 3 ponds, 30A crop land, 25.6 A, 4-2½ Brick Home, garage, carport, storage bldgs, well, tanks [JB03] $210,000 35A coastal, some native, fenced 2 steel corrals, 2 wells, shop 21±A, 2-2 16x72 mobile home, well, World Feeder Costal Bermuda grass [MS03] $105,000 building. Nice setup. “MINERAL RIGHTS” $295,000.00 LAURIE LINDSEY 20 A, excellent home site, costal, rural water available, hunting, minerals neg. [WM01] $75,000 • S/W DeLeon - 131 A with 12 acre Lake, 66 A. coastal, 53 A farm 15±A, 3-2 Double Wide, well, carport, porch, storage bldgs, near Proctor Lk [LR02] $115,000 land, well, 3 ponds, great fences, good horse place, hunting. Attorney At Law $3,300/acre. 306 N. Austin, Comanche, Texas 76442 5 A, 4-2 Brick Home, carport, storage bldgs, pecan trees, wells & tanks [WK01] $99,995 • NEW LISTING: 167.79 acres Erath Co. very diversified, 4 Phone (325) 356-7575 4+A, 4-3 Remodeled Brick Home, additional recreational room, water well [RH02] $149,900 ponds, 6 water wells (several 5-15HP) 60 A. Cult w/pivot, plus a 3-2 Dble Wide, screened porch, workshop, wells, 2 large lots & older home [JA02] $135,000 sideroll, buried mainlines, 30A coastal, bal. Liveoak covered 3-2 Frame Home, 2.5 A, wood stove, carport, rural water, well, shop [CC03] $99,900 native hillside pastures. App 100’ elev change, good homesite, pens, barn, new perimeter fence, rent house, barn w/1-1 apt. 2-1½ Frame Home, garage, storage building [ST01] $75,000 inside. $650,000. 3-2 Doublewide, 2/car carport, on 3+A lot [LK01] $70,000 • 358A, west of DeLeon, 30% wooded, 60% old fields, deer & Garcia Tire Service hogs, 2 nice ponds, some new fences, elec, several water wells. 301 N. Texas • DeLeon 2-1 Frame Home, 2.3 A, screened porch [GB02] $55,000 2-1 Fleetwood 14x52, shaded corner lot, well, undergound sprinkler,carport [JT03] $35,000 Owners mineral rights included. $2,350.00 per acre. 24 Hour Road & Field Service • General Mechanic on Duty 80814 916 Texas St. Call Us At 254-893-6666 Call 254-893-5563 7 Days A Week! More Info & Pictures at: www.GilderRealty.com www.cogburnrealestate.com Page 12/ Thursday, August 14, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press cases of flea-borne murine Collection Act. The study put Milwaukee in typhus in Travis County. The attorney general's office second place and San Francisco Headache, fever, nausea, cited complaints that the defen- in third. body aches and skin rash are pos- dant's representatives harassed, Crane safety looms as sible symptoms of typhus. abused and threatened debtors issue here Certain prescribed antibiotics are during profanity-laden, repeated News of collapsing cranes used to treat the disease. or continuous telephone calls. and related accidents in other Pond Weeds up a pond in short order. Diquat, State health officials said it The attorney general's cities has made Austin want to do This is certainly the time of endothall and floridone are all is unusual for murine typhus to enforcement action seeks civil more to ensure safety of workers year that pond weeds are most chemical controls or you may be contracted as far north as penalties of up to $20,000 for and bystanders. visible. Unfortunately there isn’t want to check into the triploid Travis County. each violation of the Texas Capital city visitors find the much we can do about it this time grass carp which do an excellent Stop now, AG tells debt col- Deceptive Trade Practices Act. "national bird of Texas" or the of year but maybe an explanation job of long-term control of these lector Texas Attorney General Perry criticizes heavy construction crane, easy to about the categories of pond problem weeds. Greg Abbott on Aug. 6 charged a ethanol decision spot these days. They perch on or weeds and some control meas- The last category includes Bug problems descend on Dallas-based debt collection firm Gov. Rick Perry on Aug. 7 next to new high rise buildings ures might be helpful. our immersed weeds which Texas after heavy rains with using deceptive practices to issued a statement lashing back that have popped in the down- The first group of weeds are includes all shoreline, marginal AUSTIN - Recent heavy collect payments from Texas at the U.S. Environmental town area. the algae including plankton and shallow water plants with rains and flooding following consumers. Protection Agency's decision to City Manager Marc Ott is which makes the green color in plant parts that extending above Hurricane Dolly and Tropical Abbott took legal action to deny his request for a 50 percent studying crane inspection water, filamentous algae or pond the water line. These include Storm Edouard sent the Texas stop Anderson, Crenshaw & waiver from the grain-based processes and procedures used scum and branched algae which many species but most common- mosquito population soaring, the Associates LLC from harassing Renewable Fuels Standard. by other cities and will report his includes chara or muskgrass that ly we are dealing with cattails, Texas Department of State Texas debtors with deceptive let- Perry said the EPA's deci- findings to the city council soon. looks like underwater hay. This is willow, rushes, buttonbush, Health Services reports. ters and unlawful telephone calls. sion "not only goes against com- State executes 2 probably the number one prob- water primrose and frogbit. Most Health Commissioner The enforcement action also mon sense, but every American's foreign nationals lem in tanks and causes the most of the immersed weeds are easily David Lakey suggested that citi- accuses Anderson, Crenshaw & grocery bill." The state of Texas executed aggravation. Pond scum usually controlled with glyphosate prod- zens use bug repellent "every Associates of threatening to gar- And, he said, the decision convicted murderers Jose begins growing near the bottom ucts which we commonly call time they are outside." nish consumers' wages or file would increase the burden on Medellin, 31, of Mexico on Aug. or edges of a pond and later floats Roundup although Roundup Meanwhile, health officials liens against homesteads in vio- families while doing even more 5, and Heliberto Chi, 29, of to the surface where it then looks itself is not labeled for aquatic are focusing on a dozen possible lation of the Texas Debt harm to the livestock industry. Honduras on Aug. 7. like a mass of wet, green wool. weed control. There are several "Any government mandate The Medellin execution prompt- This type algae is best controlled name brand products that do con- that artificially props-up a single ed national and international con- by pond fertilization back in tain glyphosate and are labeled industry to the detriment of mil- cern because the Texas judiciary February. Since it starts at the for aquatics. Another excellent lions of Americans is bad public failed to inform Medellin of his bottom if we can encourage the product for immersed weeds is policy," he added. right to consular access and assis- growth of plankton, which is a 2,4-D. Austin leads hard-drinking list tance during trial. The failure good algae, these will shade out Now that last question I usu- Forbes magazine reported reportedly violated the Vienna the pond scum and keep it from ally get when talking about weed Aug. 8 that Austin, Texas, is No. Convention, leaving to specula- growing. There is nothing worse control in ponds is, "will it hurt 1 on the list of the country's hard- tion what might happen to than a clear pond because the my fish?" Most of the chemicals est-drinking cities. Americans arrested in foreign plankton are part of the food (be sure and follow the label) Forbes based its story on the countries. chain which eventually feeds themselves are harmless to fish Centers for Disease Control and Goal: Cleaner air on fish. Chemically we control but the dead vegetation they Prevention's 2007 Behavioral school buses algae easily with copper or cop- leave behind may not be. A lot of Risk Factor Surveillance System The Texas Commission on per complex chemicals. decaying vegetation will suck a Survey, assessing what citizens Environmental Quality and the A second group of weeds lot of oxygen from the water and reported about their drinking Texas Parent Teacher are the floating plants. could leave your fish starving for habits. Association announced Aug. 7 Duckweed is one that we have in a breath. It is best to control pond An estimated two-thirds of that they will work together to abundance in our area and it is a weeds a little at a time so that you Austin residents have a least one distribute funding to protect small, floating plant, green in don’t set yourself up for a prob- drink per month, the study school children from harmful color and about 1/2 inch across lem. Remember that now is not showed. That's easily more than particulate matter by retrofitting with usually 3 leaves and below the best time to control your half a million drinks. diesel burning school buses. the leaves you can see a root. pond vegetation but may be the Diquat is a good, relatively inex- best time to identify your prob- pensive chemical control or you lem. Remember to Renew Your Subscription can rake this plant off the surface. The third group we see a lot here are submersed plants. These Check the date at the top of your address plants are rooted to the bottom Pre-payment is but generally don’t have plant required on all label, on the upper left corner. parts above the water surface. Classified Ads. BIG MELON. Aidan Frasier, 19 month old grandson of The most common submersed Sam and Carolyn Frasier, gives his stamp of approval to weed is bushy pondweed which Deadline is 12 Grandfather’s 85 pound “Big Melon” at the Peach and If your label has 07/30/08 resembles coastal hay growing noon Tuesdays. Melon Festival. Aidan lives in Crowley, Texas with his par- underwater. Another similar weed is coontail and it too can fill ents Jason and Jennifer Frasier. Your subscription will end that day.

Thank you for another very successful year of the Sponsorship of 2008 Melon Patch Tour Charter Sponsors Bayer Ford-Mercury The Bike Peddler (Brownwood) Brookshires (Eastland) Coca-Cola Comanche County Medical Center Comanche County Telephone DeLeon Irrigation/Zimmatic Dr.’s Dickey, Davis & Gilmore F&M Bank First National Bank Gilder Construction/Mini Storage Golden Peanut Company IESI Sanitation Juice Plus + MAD Duck Adventure Sports Mid-Tex Cellular Pates Hardware Shelby Pharmacy *********************************** Pat Leatherwood for announcing. Tarleton Area Amateur Radio Club for being our communication. Diane Donegan for the use of the Senior Citizens building. DeLeon ISD for use of the grounds & building. Our many SAD Volunteers DeLeon VFD, Gorman VFD, & Carbon VFD for Traffic Control. Rest Stop Volunteers Stephenville Kiwanis Club, Promontory VFD, DeLeon National Honor Society, DeLeon Cub Scouts, DeLeon Cheerleaders, Sipe Springs VFD, DeLeon Troop 37 of BSA, Comanche Cyclone Bicycle Tour Gorman Cheerleaders, Kay Gray, Tamra Wells, Gorman FBC Youth Melon Patch Tour Committee Members: Terrill Casey, Brandon & Amanda Gilmore, Bruce & Sandy Gould Perry Jordan, David Kattes, Mark Lewis, Kelli Majors, See You In 2009!! Diana McCarty, Keith McIlvain, Liesa Nowlin, Lisa Nowlin, Judy Sadberry, Milton Smith, Brodie Weaver, Terry Wofford

Thanks to all our supporters! Without you it would not all be possible. DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, August 14, 2008/ Page 13 Rescue Effort ( From Page 1) It was reported that a pickup As the searchers failed to Not only did the rescuers truck with two occupants had locate virtually any evidence that walk the mile and a half segment been swept off of a CR 260 anything or anyone had been of the river where the pickup and bridge over the South Leon swept into the flood from the welder was expected to be River. They immediately bridge, doubts about the report found, but the DPS helicopter responded to the nearby loca- began to grow. As the waters spent hours on the search, stay- tion. slowly subsided back to more ing until dark. No reports of A fruitless search ensued for normal levels, the lack of any missing individuals similar to over eight hours. Not only the truck, welding unit or survivors those described as having been Swiftwater Rescue Team, but or victims fed the growing skep- swept off the bridge have been numerous law enforcement and ticism. received. other personnel, including a Doyle Rone said afterward, Rone added that if a vehicle Texas DPS helicopter overhead, "The aggravating part, the unbe- had been located, that the SWR searched all afternoon and early lievable part, is that someone team would have had further dif- evening. would make that kind of story ficulty effecting a rescue since An individual who drives a up, and I guess that's what hap- they do not yet have a rescue delivery truck for an area busi- pened. I guess it's not official boat that can be used in such ness told what was described as until the officers file charges, but events. He hopes to secure the a detailed and plausible story to this guy told a wonderful story funds to obtain a military style the Sheriffs Office, the about this vehicle going over the inflatable boat that will be Swiftwater Rescue Team, the bridge, so we tied up all our impervious to barbed wire Department of Public Safety and resources from 12:30 until 9:00 fences and brush. even to Texas Rangers. He that night, all swiftwater rescue Law enforcement officials described seeing a pickup truck resources for four counties, on are reported to be considering with two occupants and a what apparently was a hoax... filing charges against the man portable welding rig in the truck I'm pretty flabbergasted that man who made the reports. If bed swept off of the county road did this. He told a good story... charged and convicted, the bridge and disappear beneath the there was no physical evidence, penalty can be up to two years in floodwaters of the South Leon but man, this guy was convinc- prison. River. ing." Page 14/ Thursday, August 14, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press Scenes from the 2008 Peach and Melon Festival DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, August 14, 2008/ Page 15 Scenes from the 2008 Peach and Melon Festival Page 16/ Thursday, August 14, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press

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FORMER COACH BISHOP. Coach Tom Bishop attended TCU after completing his serv- ice with the U.S. Army in WWII. He played on Abe Martin’s football team and after grad- uation came to DeLeon where he coached from 1949-1951. He attended the Ex-Students Reunion here on Saturday and is seen here talking with Gayle Stroud.

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Commissioners Consider Road Closing CLARK TRACTOR & SUPPLY INC. CLARK TRACTOR & SUPPLY, INC. and Road Map Corrections HWY 6 WEST 11150 HWY 36 S (From Page 1) DE LEON, TX 76444 COMANCHE, TX 76442 Courthouse Flooding Appointing Election Judges Boswell recommended the firm (254) 893-2061 (325) 356-2593 The heavy rains last Following a meeting break and noted that the cost was pro- clarktractor.com clarktractor.com Wednesday caused water to the Commissioners approved a jected to be $17,500 for the flood into the courthouse base- list of election judge and alter- county audit and $1,500 for the ment County Extension offices. nates as presented by Ruby grant audit. Whit Weems described how Lesley. • Unanimously approved a Offer expires October 31, 2008. 1 Buy a qualifying 6330, 6430, 7130, or 7230 Value-Package Tractor to receive a free loader. Free loader offer includes 563 and 673 non-self-leveling loaders for 6030 Series Tractors (configuration codes: 2461W, 595, 1040, 2073, 3020, 4095, 7000, 8001) and 673 non-self-leveling loaders for 7030 Series Tractors (configuration codes: 2471W, 595, 1050, 2073, 3020, 4095, 7000, 8095, 9012). 20% water came through the base- Garry Steele made a motion motion by Jimmy Dale Johnson, financing offer is in lieu of other incentives. Offer subject to John Deere Credit approval on JDC installment plan. Not all customers that qualify for financing will be eligible for 0% down or low introductory payments. 3Special value-package discount available for purchasing a qualified amount of qualifying John Deere pull-type hay equipment, loaders, rotary cutters, or Frontier implements, with the purchase of a qualifying 6330, ment walls early in the morning to approve the list pending the seconded by Bobby Schuman, to 6430, 7130, or 7230 Tractor with 0607 value-package code. Freight, installation, delivery, miscellaneous dealer fees, and taxes are not included in the offer. Residency restrictions apply. Offer is available only at and covered almost the entire completion of Lesley's discus- nominate Cedric Bettis to participating dealers. See your participating John Deere Dealer for details. office floor before being found sions with the nominees. Bobby replace Gaylon Atkins, who sub- DO4CUGL49A3 -00248493 when employees reported for Schuman seconded and the mitted his resignation, on the work. motion carried by a unanimous Comanche Central Appraisal Weems noted that around vote. District Board for the remainder 50-60 gallons of water was vac- The election judge and of the year. The election of uumed, and that the office car- alternate judge nominees by vot- Atkins' replacement will be peting is still wet and smelly. ing precinct are: #1-Addie taken by vote of the Board. There was extended discus- Ratliff and Becky Lancaster, #2- • Discussed roof leaks on sion regarding the problem, Stella Reid and LaNell Williams, both county courthouse annex which is not unique to the #3-Edna Elliott and Jacque buildings and decided to submit Extension Office, but includes Loudermilk, #4-Nancy Helm claims under the county's fire the entire perimeter of the court- and Lou Hobbs, #5-John Petty and casualty insurance policy. + \KNSYVYQc NOZK\^WOX^ house building. and Karen Petty, #6-Carol Teich • Heard a report that the Judge Arthur stated his and Mary Ann Braim, #7-Roger south end of the county was opinion that the water coming Oliver and Joe Moore, #8-Phillip "washed away" by the flooding off the top of the courthouse dur- Russell and Ronnie Calcote, #9- of the prior week and then dis- ^RK^“] ^aSMO K] LSQ ing heavy rains was what caused Margaret Carmichael and Betty cussed the procedures regarding the problem. Kirkland, #13-Martha Woods obtaining additional flood disas- Garry Steele made a motion and Joyce McCamey, #14-Betsy ter relief. Various roads and KXN WY\O KN`KXMON to construct awnings over the Robinett and Judy Barnes, #15- bridges in Precincts #2 & #3 basement window openings and Suzanne Stratman and Tjwanah were reported to have been noted that the County Judge Smith, #16-Peggy Moon and heavily damaged. There was needs to head up the project. Carrie McGinnis, #19-Dorothy discussion of putting notices in Bobby Schuman seconded and Whiteside and Sherry the newspapers advising citizens 8FµSF
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