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October 2 ,2008 Volume 118, No.14 16 Pages FREE PRESS DeLeon, TX 76444 Six Bands to be in DeLeon Saturday This Saturday, October 4, an exciting, new to DeLeon, event will take place at the Bearcat Stadium. Six high school marching bands will perform and compete in the first ever “Bring Your Own Band” marching competition in DeLeon. Each band will per- form their 2008 marching show marching to be judged by three HOMECOMING QUEEN AND KING. Latisha Abbey and judges. Pedro Calzada were crowned the 2008 Homecoming Even though each school Queen and King in pre-game ceremonies Friday, participates in UIL Marching September 26, at Bearcat Stadium. Latisha is the daugh- competition every year, it is a SWIRLING DUST DEVILS AT THE BONFIRE. Both school spirits and flames were run- rare opportunity for DeLeon’s ter of David and Cindy Abbey, and Pedro is the son of ning hot and high at last Wednesday evening’s homecoming bonfire. Two in a long series band fans, of which there are Gustavo and Mercedes Calzada. of dust devils produced by the large fire can be seen advancing toward the crowd. many, to get to view several schools perform their respective programs back to back. There Hospital Reporting Stronger Profits will be around 600 students from the area performing, begin- By JERRY MORGAN Locke conducted the meeting Medical Chief of Staff Dr. ning at 1 p.m. This is a great Reporter with members Karen Petty, Janna Dwayne Miller was not present opportunity for area residents to VAN DYKE -- In a short Morris and Billy Ray Evans pres- to give the medical staff report. spend an afternoon enjoying the and sweet meeting, the Hospital ent. President Gale Easley and Chief Executive Officer Kevin talents of our local youth and District Board adopted a tax rate member Charles Mazurek were Storey gave a brief report on a supporting some great band pro- for 2009, authorized the purchase absent. recent medical staff meeting grams from around the area. of a new mammography The first item of new busi- where new training on the proper A nominal admission fee of machine and heard a favorable ness was the adoption of a prop- documentation of medical neces- $1 for students, and $2 for adults, earnings report. erty tax rate for 2008. Karen sity was the subject. will be charged at the gate to off- The Board of Directors of Petty offered a motion to adopt The medical staff training set the cost of trophies. A conces- the Comanche County the $.25/$100 taxable valuation was conducted by Dr. Earl Smith sion stand sponsored by the Consolidated Hospital District, rate as budgeted and presented in with the Texas Medical DeLeon Band Boosters will be the governing body of Comanche a resolution. Janna Morris sec- Foundation and was held in be open, along with a bake sale. County Medical Center and onded and the vote of approval preparation for the hospital's Any donations of baked goods Doctors Medical Clinic, met in was unanimous. soon to be implemented medical will be greatly appreciated. regular session on Tuesday, The minutes from the previ- documentation audit program. Please come out for an COMING HOME QUEEN. Sherlean Jackson Frost was September 23 in the hospital ous regular Board meeting held After only five minutes of exciting afternoon and support crowned 2008 Coming Home Queen (having been select- cafeteria. on August 26 and two public public meeting, the Board then local area musicians. ed by the Ex-Students Association) during pre-game cere- Board vice president Joe hearings on the property tax rate adjourned into closed, executive monies Friday, September 26, at Bearcat Stadium. She on September 12 and September session for the purpose of dis- was escorted by her son, Ronnie Frost, left, and husband, Commissioners Complete 15 were also approved by unani- cussing personnel matters and mous vote. financial planning for provision Tommy Frost. Work on Budget and of medical services. The closed session lasted approximately 25 Property Tax Rate Council minutes. (See Page 6 ) By JERRY MORGAN tion, I guess, than an amendment. Postpones Reporter I certainly have no objection to COMANCHE -- After some (it)." dealing with a difficult salary Bobby Schuman made a Decision on Tree issue in the District Clerk's laughing remark about the how office, the final wrap-up of the the Commissioners had "butted Removal, Hears budget and the setting of a prop- heads in the Free Press" over the erty tax rate was handled by the matter. Remarks from Commissioners with relative Joey Boswell noted that the ease. budget had been prepared on the The Comanche County time split assumption as he Fire Chief Commissioners Court met in a recalled Schuman's motion hav- special called meeting on Friday, ing been made, namely three By LAURA KESTNER September 26, with Judge James days a week for Trish Grimshaw Editor Arthur conducting the meeting to be working for the precincts A motion, by Councilman Week 4 Winner. Beth and Commissioners Garry on county business and two days Lee Childers, to allow DeLeon Riggs Steele, Bobby Schuman and on FEMA business. resident Charles Brown to Jimmy Dale Johnson participat- Schuman added, "And that's remove two large trees from city Riggs Best of ing. what the motion was. That's property failed due to lack of a FOOTBALL SWEETHEART. Jessica Flores, the daughter Commissioner Kenneth what my motion was for." second, during the most recent Three of Arthur Flores and Dora Rangel, was selected the 2008 Feist was absent and smilingly Garry Steele noted that there meeting of the DeLeon City Council, Thursday, September Football Sweetheart during pre-game ceremonies Friday, described as involved in "official needed to be a motion to correct Perfect Picks county business." the minutes. He then asked about 25, 2008. September 26, at Bearcat Stadium. She was escorted by The Riggs family has Other county officials pres- the job description form that was Councilman Avery Carlisle senior football players Justin Lindley and Jorge repeatedly proven their prowess ent at various times during the signed by the Commissioners. was absent, and council mem- Hernandez. Justin is the son of Jeff Lindley and Jeri Li when it comes to predicting the meeting included County Clerk Ruby Lesley responded that bers Pauline Villarreal and Gayle Thompson. Jorge is the son of Lisa Hernandez. outcome of football games. Ruby Lesley, County Auditor it was for the opposite, and then Stroud expressed reluctance to Earlier this season it was Joey Boswell, County Attorney stated, "And that's what I was vote to allow removal of the young Aaron who was the top Craig Willingham, District Clerk going by." trees. picker of the week. This week, Brenda Dickey, County Jimmy Dale Johnson made The roots of the trees in however, it was his mother, Beth, Treasurer Billy Ruth Rust, a motion to correct the job question (between the sidewalk who turned in a perfect set of Justice of the Peace Bill Koenig, description and the minutes. and the street in front of Brown’s picks. She barely edged two Sheriff Jeff Lambert, Constable Garry Steele seconded and the house on Houston Street once other perfect pickers, Terry Mark McDonald, County Court vote of approval was unanimous. known informally as Market Hodges and Sam Frasier, both of Coordinator Sherry Ward, Ruby Lesley took credit for Street) have buckled the side- whom predicted more than 50 Emergency Services Coordinator the error in the minutes, however, walk according to Brown, and he points to be scored in the Ray Helberg, his assistant Trish it was made clear by the Judge would like to remove the trees, at tiebreaker game. But neither Grimshaw and Community and Commissioners that they did his own expense, and repair the guessed as high as Beth's 56 Supervision and Corrections not wish to blame, but only to sidewalk. points, which itself was 10 points Department Administrator correct the record. After a brief discussion low. Regina Johnson. Fuel Bids involving possible damage to the In the very large "close but Minutes and Job Description The first item of business city street when the trees are no cigar" category of single miss Mix-up Corrected taken up was to open fuel bids for removed, possible alternatives to pickers, we have Talmage Near the conclusion of the the county's fiscal year beginning complete removal and various Hodges, Molly Kate Casey, two hour meeting the matter October 1. The first bid was removal methods, council mem- Lauren Casey, Carolyn Frasier, which caused minor contention from Gooden Petroleum and it bers voted to postpone any Lorrie Couch, Richard Mohon, during the Commissioners meet- was based on cents per gallon action pending further informa- Derek Elmore, Todd Morris, ing on the previous Monday was over the published Oil Price tion. Taylor Hodges, Leisha Hodges, harmoniously resolved in less Information Service average fuel In addition to Villarreal, Stephen Riggs, Jason Killebrew, than three minutes. price. Childers and Stroud, those pres- Barry Hooker, David Lindsey, Jimmy Dale Johnson stated, Gooden's bid was 15 cents ent for the meeting included BAND SWEETHEART. Catalina Gonzales, the daughter Andy Quinn, Steve Baker, "We got that backwards. It's as per gallon over OPIS for Mayor Danny Owen, City of Ernest and Emma Gonzales, was selected the 2008 Bradley Sanders, Thomas simple as can be. We've got to precincts three and four, and 20 Administrator Karen Wilkerson, DeLeon High School Band Sweetheart, during pre-game Roberts, Bobby L. Schuman, undo it." cents over OPIS for precincts one Chamber Director Linda Levens, ceremonies Friday, September 26, at Bearcat Stadium. Allen Stone, Buddy Sharp, Garry Steele commented, and two and the Sheriffs Office. Police Chief Ralph Dickey and She was escorted by 2008 Band Beau Vint Ramirez, the Landen Lewis, and Lana Coker. "Actually, it's more of a correc- ( See Page 11) Fire Chief Doyle Rone. son of Ventura and Elizabeth Ramirez. ( See Page 4) (See Page 2) Page 2/ Thursday, October 2, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press as read earlier in Weather Personal Notes & Lake by Jerry Morgan the free press Report

Wow, a 777 point drop in the fees from creating the loans and market value when sold, or real- 10 YEARS AGO president; Ronda Krokum, vice This Week’s Weather Dow Jones was a shock to hear then flip them to waiting buyers. ized. But now, what is the value October 1, 1998. DeLeon president, and Sammy Wright, It was mild and dry last about on Monday afternoon. The Home builders and their suppli- for financial instruments that Volunteer Firefighters were pic- secretary-treasurer. week and again in the most stock market started out bad, and ers loved it. New home buyers have some asset backing, but for tured on the front page of the Judy Johnson, daughter of recent week. Overnight lows then got really bad after the loved it. The hassles that my which no current market value paper in recognition of Fire Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Johnson, and have been downright cool. House rejected the so-called generation had to deal with in exists? All of a sudden, there are Prevention Week. Pictured were Jim Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. For the latest area weather bailout plan. becoming homeowners were a lot of banks who foolishly Danny Owen, Doyle Rone, Gary Wilson, were named Gold forecast, click the weather button Although a bad day, there loosened. invested in these high yielding Marty Holman, Clyde Brinson, Star 4-H Award winners at the on our web site, www.deleon- have been several similar per- In recent years it became instruments who are now techni- Clint Hammonds, Jerry Logan, county awards banquet. freepress.com. centage decline occasions in the possible in some instances to buy cally bankrupt, even though they Clifford Babbitt, Joe Martinez, Donna Nowlin, daughter of The following weather last few years, and we somehow homes with no money down. It have not yet suffered any signifi- Warren Mitcham, Todd Downs, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nowlin, information is obtained from the survived. was better than living in an apart- cant losses. James Carlson, Dan Moss, was selected Texas Peach Queen Corps of Engineers at Proctor They say that the credit mar- ment, and in some ways less It's similar to what happened Daniel Martin and Cloyd Teauge. at Texas A&M. Lake. Daily readings reflect kets are drying up. They say that expensive as well. to the Texas financial institutions Not pictured were Mike Murphy, Bradley Sides won the foot- weather activity for the 24-hour main street is going to be affect- This and historically cheap during the real estate collapse in Jesse Pell, Brandon Sides and ball contest. period preceding 8:00 a.m. on ed, and the election probably as money created an almost endless the late 80's. Marvin Baucom. the given day. If weather read- well. Things may get interesting. demand for housing and easy, Now there is a lot of finger The Perkins Middle School 40 YEARS AGO ings are not available, “n/a” is Here's hoping we all weather the high-risk, high yield mortgages. pointing. Corporate greed, cheerleaders included Ashley October 10, 1968. Several listed. financial storm a little better than Many were adjustable rate mort- predatory lending (if there can Koonce, Joanna Barefoot, businesses were in the process of the good folks on Galveston gages, the so-called ARMs. truly be such a thing), lack of reg- Kristin Burnett, Azure Carter, renovating their storefronts, Date High Low Rain withstood Hurricane Ike. Batten Home prices grew and money ulatory and governmental over- Emily Mahan and Holly including W.H. Smiths, 09-24 88 58 0.00 your hatches down tight. This stayed cheap. Some people sight, and a host of other reasons McKillip. Higginbothams, DeLeon Floral 09-25 89 55 0.00 could be a hard blow. bought homes in hot markets have been and still will be cited Hope Decker won the foot- and Dress, Hansford’s Barber 09-26 87 53 0.00 It makes me sad and sick to never intending to occupy them, as causes for the unfolding ball contest. Shop and Coy’s Cleaners. 09-27 88 52 0.00 consider what brought all this on. only resell them at a higher price. calamity. I agree with many of Beau Bellenfant, a DHS James Morgan, a junior at 09-28 81 53 0.00 From what little I know or It was a bubble growing to the suggestions. senior, was named a semi-finalist Tarleton State College, was 09-29 87 50 0.00 believe to be true, the two gov- the bursting point. What's truly ironic is that it in the 44th annual National Merit named to the Distinguished 09-30 89 51 0.00 ernment created and sponsored Rates started to climb just a was all predicted. There were Scholarship Program. Students List for the Spring stockholder-owned companies bit. The ARM's all adjusted their some highly accurate warnings semester. Morgan was an agri- 2008 Cumulative Rainfall (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) rates upward, and the defaults published in the financial press 20 YEARS AGO cultural education major. January 1.55 that were originally created to began. It was much worse in back in 1999 when the whole October 6, 1988. After many years of trying, February 0.42 bring additional liquidity to the some areas than others. The old thing was just getting started. Homecoming Queen nominees and failing, DeLeon was finally March 4.00 nation's housing market, started it rust belt cities, and the hot And the risk of a major were Darla Files, Jana Simpson, getting a swimming pool. The April 2.49 all. growthy areas were all affected. problem was the focus of Melanie Rush, Valerie Bunting Swimming Pool Committee, May 1.11 They first began a pilot pro- Here in the southwest, we were Congressional hearings back in and Karla Cook. under the direction of Lex June 2.21 gram in 1999 to buy mortgage not affected as much. We weren't 2004. It got caught up in party Drum majors for the Shelby, announced that they’d July 0.79 loans made to those who other- in regional recession, nor over- politics. Some wanted stronger Mighty Maroon Band were collected $10,000 -- enough to August 5.10 wise would not meet sound lend- heated by housing speculation. oversight to deal with a ticking Kathy Hamilton and Jessica get the project underway. September 3.16 ing standards that had been However, the financial time bomb, and some didn't. Wofford. YTD 20.83 developed over generations. effects in the affected areas rip- But I think it goes back to a Mighty Maroon Band 50 YEARS AGO That program was soon deemed pled to the secondary markets for misguided governmental attempt twirlers were Lacey Wright, October 2, 1958. Proctor Lake Report a success and was quickly securities based on those high to set aside the lessons that gener- Sharon Fleming, Kim Ridens Desdemona High School Lake Levels: expanded nationwide. Their goal risk pools of thousands of mort- ations of hard-learned financial and Christina Howard. announced a football schedule Prior 1158.54 was a well meaning effort to gages. Suddenly, no one here or prudence and common sense told Kevin Witte, 17-year-old (6-man) which was the first foot- Current 1158.36 extend access to home ownership abroad wanted to buy the finan- anyone who gave it any serious grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. ball program at the school in Full Level 1162.00 to those who could not otherwise cial instruments secured by the thought. Neves, won first place in the state more than 20 years. % Capacity 71.9% qualify. high default rate mortgages. We'll survive this. Our pop- 4-H competition for record-keep- The DeLeon FHA chapter Discharge rate (cfs): In time secondary and terti- Those caught lending long ulation is growing and housing ing. met for the purpose of initiating Prior 5 ary markets for large pools of and borrowing short were left out demand will soon resurface. It Sharon Nowlin retired from the following freshman boys: Current 10 these high-risk, high-yield mort- in the cold. will power another recovery. the U.S. Army after serving 22 Ernest Brown, Eddie Barefoot, gages developed. Much of that To make matters worse, new In the meantime, we will years. Ronald Creed, Kenneth Fleming, market was overseas. Mortgage accounting rules required finan- have to adjust. We'll learn to be Carrol Jones, Freddy Morris, Rock Bluff bankers could earn origination cial assets to be valued at "current more prudent, thrifty and cau- 30 YEARS AGO Douglas Otwell, Gene Spruill, market value". Previously assets tious. October 12, 1978. DHS Truit Spruill, Roger Shupp, Baptist were valued at original cost, and It might even be a good freshman class officers were: James Stell, Connie Welch, T.S. were only written up or down to experience for our nation. Bubba VanZandt, president; Welch, Larry Warren, Paul Church Promontory Park VFD has Tammy Kimmell, vice president, Brownlee, Jerry Davis, Lenward and Cindy Wilkerson, secretary. Caraway, Bill Smith, Jacky Revival new mailing address: DHS junior class officers Shoemaker, Wayne Terry, Rock Bluff Baptist Church Riggs Best of Three were Mark Beaty, president; DeWitt Robinett, Buddy Lamb, is having a Revival Meeting 7150 Hwy 2318, Comanche, Darrell Preston, vice president, Jackie Pounds, Eldon McGinnis, October 2-5. Perfect Picks and Donna Nowlin, secretary- Tony Sharp, Gerald VanZandt, Evangelist David Nix, from Texas 76442 treasurer. Mike Thomas, Wiley Chandler, Georgia, will be preaching the ( From Page 1) The DHS sophomore class Roy Freeman, David Marshall Gospel. Evening services will officers were: Charles Beck, and Johnny Plackett. begin at 7 p.m. each night, and As must be obvious by now, that most panelists accurately Sunday morning service will Political the average score of our panel of predicted. Better than 90% of begin at 10 a.m. Everyone is pickers improved dramatically our panel also predicted losses invited to come and hear “old Candidates in Week 4, earning the first "B" by Comanche, Tolar and TCU. time” Gospel preaching. The score of this football season. The game that provided the Listing Coming Events church is located on CR 461 off The average score was 83.5% most misses was Eastland's win Call 893-6868 if you have an event to list FM 587. The Free Press is author- correct, or only two and a half over Jim Ned. Over half of our ized to list the following political misses out of 15. panel missed on that one. Other candidates, subject to the action Tarleton State's dramatic games providing unpleasant sur- Taylor’s come from behind win with a prises for our pickers included of the General Election on BOOK FAIR November 4, 2008. long pass play in the last seconds San Saba's big win over Dublin, Chapel of the game certainly helped in Millsap's defeat of Perrin Whitt, The DeLeon Elementary Book Fair is scheduled for October that regard, since more than 93% and McGregor's spanking of 6-10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds to benefit DeLeon Homecoming REPUBLICAN PARTY Elementary. State Representative of our panel had picked the Hico. Sid Miller, 6407 S. Hwy 377 Texans to win. On the whole, however, it IT’S THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHARLIE BROWN The Annual Homecoming Stephenville, TX 76401 DeLeon's lop-sided victory was a very good week for our over Valley Mills in front of a pigskin prognosticators. Next The DeLeon Theater Troupe will present “It’s the Great Services at Taylor's Chapel Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” a family dinner theater, Saturday, Congregational Methodist County Commissioner, Pct. 1 homecoming crowd was the week may be different, however, October 18, 2008, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the DeLeon City Hall Church will be Sunday, October David Rogers, 3660 Hwy 36, game most often correctly as many teams, DeLeon includ- auditorium. For more information, contact Carla Landreth at 254- 5, at 10:00 a.m. Comanche, TX 76442 picked. Way to go Bearcats! ed, take the week off prior to the Only a single contestant missed start of district play. There are 893-4824. This event is sponsored by the Women’s Division The morning program will Chamber of Commerce. include time of sharing, singing DEMOCRATIC PARTY on that one. some good contests still on the and Rev. Dean Bradley, who was State Representative Cisco's win over Colorado table. Pastor of Taylor's Chapel Church Ernie Casbeer, P.O. Box 123, City and Texas' win over May the best man, woman many years ago, will be bringing Oglesby, TX 76561 Arkansas were other contests or child win. Hurry On In! the message. Start Your Holiday Layaways Now! Those attending bring a County Commissioner, Pct. 1 covered dish and enjoy lunch Gary “Corky” Underwood, Shop my with your friends. 801 W. Grand, Comanche Purses, Candles, catalogues with Taylor's Chapel Methodist 76442 free shipping & Church is located on country Jewelry & More! handling! Road 140. See you Sunday. County Commissioner, Pct. 3 Sherman Sides, 350 CR 452, Hogtown General Store DeLeon, TX 76444 Desdemona, Texas “Can’t Miss Us”! The DeLeon Free Press, P.O. Box 320, DeLeon, Texas 76444 (254) 758-2866 County Sheriff (Publication No. 150080) is published by Morgan Publishing Co., DeLeon Jeff Lambert, 804 W. Grand, 51 weeks per year, at 324 S. Texas in DeLeon. Periodicals postage Comanche, TX 76442 is paid at DeLeon, Texas 76444. Telephone: 254-893-6868; Fax: Senior 254-893-3550; e-mail:[email protected], web site: (incumbent) www.deleonfreepress.com. Mailed subscription rates per year: By Comanche County post Citizens County Constable office-$25, elsewhere in Texas-$30, elsewhere in U.S.-$35. Mark McDonald, 601 CR We will be pleased to correct an erroneous description of any per- 304B, Comanche, TX 76442 Menus son or organization which may appear in the DeLeon Free Press if it (incumbent) is brought to the attention of the editor. All reprinting rights are Wednesday, October 1: reserved. Copyright 2008. County Tax Assessor/Collector German Sausage, potato salad, Gay Green, 601 CR 360, english peas, banana pudding, Gustine, Texas 76455 bread, butter, milk (incumbent) Friday, October 3: Publisher-Jerry Morgan Chicken & dumplings, tossed County Attorney Editor-Laura Kestner salad w/tomatoes, green beans, Craig Willingham, 301 W. Office Mgr.-Margie Reyna gelatin fruit jello, brownies, milk, bread, butter Central, Comanche, TX 76442 Production-Kay Hodges Monday, October 6: Hi- Advertising-Betty Wofford Pro tomato beef, green peas, Advertisements paid for by Sports Editor-Tim White tossed salad, apple crisp, cheese candidates or their supporters stick, corn bread, milk, butter must bear at least one name and Wednesday, October 8: address. Any political advertis- Country fried steak, mashed ing reflecting adversely upon the Serving the DeLeon area since 1890, potatoes, cream gravy, beets, character of another person will striving to be a positive voice in the community. broccoli, cake w/chocolate icing, be refused. mixed fruit, milk, bread, butter DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday,October 2, 2008/ Page 3

HEROES’WELCOME HOME DAY AT ROLLIE’S Please join us in welcoming home our sons HEAD START Tuesday, October 7: Sgt. Rollie Coleman II, Army and “Breakfast” Meat & bean chalupas, Cpl. Royal Coleman, Marines, Monday, October 6: spanish rice, lettuce, tomatoes, Breakfast burrito, pineapple Rosie applesauce, milk, condi- from their recent deployments to Iraq. juice, milk ments They will display slide shows and memorabilia from OIF. Tuesday, October 7: Wednesday, October 8: Banana muffins, apple Chicken fajita salad, lettuce We will be serving punch and cake slices, milk & tomatoes, refried beans, orange from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8: smiles, chocolate pudding, milk, Biscuits, scrambled eggs, condiments Tuesday, October 7, fruit cocktail, milk Thursday, October 9: in Rollie’s dining room. Thursday, October 9: Pig-n-blanket, pinto beans, Malt O’Meal, orange slices, baked chips, pineapple-orange If you or your loved one has served in OIF/OEF, milk salad, milk, condiments we welcome you to participate in this Friday, October 10: Friday, October 10: Hero’s Welcome Home Day at Rollie’s. Frosted Mini-wheats, pineap- Submarine sandwiches, let- Please contact Terrie Coleman at 893-2180 for information. ple chunks, milk tuce, tomato, pickle, tater tots, HEAD START carrot sticks w/ranch, brownie, “Lunch” milk, condiments Monday, October 6: Middle School Hamburger on bun, tater “Breakfast” Koonce and Lester to tots, lettuce, tomato, milk Monday, October 6: FALL Tuesday, October 7: Assorted cereal, teddy gra- Exchange Vows Chicken spaghetti, fresh hams, fruit, juice, milk broccoli, canned pears, milk Tuesday, October 7: Tenia Koonce of Desdemona, and Rickey Koonce of Morgan IS JUST Wednesday, October 8: Waffle sticks, syrup, juice, Mill, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching mar- Indian mish mash, corn milk riage of their daughter, Chandra LaNettee Koonce to Joel Chad AROUND bread, fresh banana, milk Wednesday, October 8: Lester, son of Jim and Daviddie Lester of Gustine. Thursday, October 9: Sausage, biscuit, jelly, juice, The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Dean and THE CORNER BBQ chicken, wheat bread, milk Aundernettee Pair of Stephenville, and the late Moody and Hazel spinach, rice, peaches Thursday, October 9: Koonce of Desdemona. The bridegroom is the grandson of James Time to spruce up your yard with Friday, October 10: Pancake, sausage, syrup, and Sue Lester of Gustine, and David and Barbara Brush of Gustine. Pizza burger, garden salad, juice, milk The bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of DeLeon High School. The our fall mum plants from our grapes, milk Friday, October 10: bridegroom is a 2004 graduate of Gustine High School and is current- Lawn & Garden Dept. ELEMENTARY Breakfast pizza, juice, milk ly attending TSTC to complete his degree in Wind Energy “Breakfast” MIDDLE SCHOOL Technology. Monday, October 6: “Lunch” The couple will exchange vows December 13, 2008, at 4:00 Turn to our Automotive Dept. Cereal, graham crackers, Monday, October 6: p.m. at St. Joe Baptist Church in DeLeon. A reception will follow. for all your car needs. We juice, milk Chicken fajitas, refried Family and friends are invited to attend. After the marriage, the cou- Tuesday, October 7: beans, seasoned corn, orange ple plan to reside in Sweetwater, Texas. have filters, tires, oils, Ham, toast, milk, juice smiles, chocolate pudding cup, Wednesday, October 8: milk, condiments cleaners & more! Breakfast burrito, milk, juice Tuesday, October 7: Thursday, October 9: Baked potato w/diced ham, Biscuits, sausage, milk, shredded cheese, green beans, Pre-payment is required on juice Texas Toast, fruit cup, milk, Friday, October 10: condiments all Classified Ads. 2765 W. Washington, Stephenville Cinnamon rolls, graham Wednesday, October 8: crackers, juice, milk Submarine sandwich, sand- Deadline is 12 noon Tuesdays. 254-965-7766 ELEMENTARY wich veggies, baked chips, carrot “Lunch” sticks w/ranch, crispy cereal treat, Monday, October 6: milk, condiments Chicken fried steak w/gravy, Thursday, October 9: mashed potatoes, blackeyed peas, Enchiladas w/chili, Spanish strawberry shortcake, rolls, milk, rice, lettuce & tomato, saltine FIRST NATIONAL BANK condiments crackers, cinnamon apple slices, Dublin DeLeon Gustine milk, condiments Friday, October 10: “Your Real Community Bank” Pig-in-a-blanket, pinto beans, County baked chips, diced peaches, yogurt cup, graham crackers, 254-893-5544 milk Officials To Be www.bankingfnb.com * Member FDIC * SeHablaEspanol At DeLeon City Hall SALUTES Bearcat Players of the Week! First Thursday Offensive Line Offensive Player of the Week A representative of the Flu Shots Produced 328 Yards of rushing dispersed amongst Comanche County Tax 9 different ball carriers. Assessor-Collector’s office Available and the Comanche County at Adam Moreno Cross Timbers Community Health Clinic Defensive Justice of the Peace will be 1100 W. Reynosa, De Leon Player of the Week at the DeLeon City Hall on 10 Tackles from Defensive End the first Thursday of each 2 “Big” Hits month. Cost is $20 They will be set up to con- duct business in DeLeon for MUST CALL FOR AN the convenience of area citi- APPOINTMENT! BRUMBALOW MOTORS, INC. zens. Their office hours are 1012 E. Main St. • Hamilton • 254-386-5318 Call 254-893-5895. from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 1-800-658-6506 p.m. except for the noon Please bring Medicaid, Medicare, or Private hour. Insurance card if available. Come by for a test drive!

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These include Terry reports, two civil matters, one away from Evans Sale Barn in portation available to Comanche holic beverages including mixed drinks for on premises Shadden, for warrants on violation of a city code, four Proctor, Texas on Saturday night, County residents who otherwise consumption. Possession of a Controlled escorts, one complaint of trash in September 20, a very tired but might not be able to use the med- Andre Koda - President Substance and Unlawful the roadway, and one theft that elated group of Comanche ical facility. Delivery of the bus County Healthcare Foundation is expected sometime in October Pamella Simon - Vice President Possession of Cocaine; Domingo was cleared onsite. There were board member began putting and details for its use will be Danny Hardin - Secretary Garcia, for Traffic Warrants; 15 citations issued, and 17 warn- Paula Brisco, for Public ings for traffic violations. away tables, chairs, etc. announced as soon as possible. Said application has been made to the Texas Alcoholic Intoxication; James Hancock, for As you can see, our depart- Along with spouses, close A special thanks to Dr. Beverage Commission in accordance with the provi- Theft by Check; Diana ment has been busy. September friends and other family mem- Dwayne Miller, Chief of Staff at sions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. 14-15c Hernandez, for Theft by Check; is quickly coming to an end, and bers, there was a celebration of a Comanche County Medical Kristi Cloud, for Motion to Halloween is just around the cor- very successful third annual Center, and Chas Bayer, owner Revoke Probation; and Andres ner. Fever Fun(d) Raiser, which of Bayer Ford for their coordina- Leal, for Driving While If you have questions about raised an approximate gross fig- tion with Joe and Peggy Gore to Attorney at Law Intoxicated. trick or treat safety or other child ure of $119,800. make this wonderful gift a reali- The DeLeon Police safety issues please feel free to Unarguably the most touch- ty. Department has responded to contact this department. Officers ing moment of the evening came The evening was off to a several calls in the past two will be happy to assist you in any when the crowd of some 300 good start when attendees arrived Laurie weeks. Officers have responded way possible. The police depart- folks gave a standing ovation to to the mouth-watering aroma of to one fire, four fights, two citi- ment will be providing pam- Joe and Peggy Gore, who made a the famous rib eye steaks from zen assists, one house fire, one phlets free of charge providing sizable donation to purchase a 14 Joe Allen’s Pit Bar-B-Que. Lots violation of a court order, one hit Halloween safety tips in English passenger mobility bus, complete of laughter and conversation con- and run traffic accident, two run- and Spanish. Stop by and get one with a lift for wheel chair tinued as door prizes were hand- Lindsey patients. ed out and the mystery of the two away reports, one skunk call, two for your children, so everyone welfare checks, two business can have a safe and happy The Foundation will pur- Comanche County ‘bad boys’ Family Law - Criminal Defense alarms, two calls assisting other Halloween. chase the vehicle from Bayer was unveiled. Van Christian Free Consultation agencies, one burglary of a motor Ford for Comanche County won gift certificates to Wooden www.laurielindsey.com Spoons for his correct guess of Jerry Gore as Bad Boy No. 2. 306 N. Austin St. Office (325) 356-7575 Comanche, Tx 76442 Fax (325) 356-5016 Council And Bad Boy No. 1 was his brother, David Gore!! (And Daughter of Ingrid and the late Bill Lindsey of DeLeon (From Page 1) they were only 3 and 5 years old). Fire Chief Doyle Rone funding is around $3-3,500 per Rone also spoke of some Auctioneer Doug Johnston addressed the council during the year. The way we normally difficulties in the past year. “We worked the crowd with his ADVANCE AUCTION NOTICE Citizen’s Presentation portion of work our stuff, and it seems to be lost two structures this last year, humor and presentation of the the meeting, beginning his working well for us, is operating that people lived in,” he said, Annual Fall Equipment Sale fabulous auction items. remarks with an apology for not on our city budget. This is what “and we’ve never done that Items donated for the auc- Saturday, October 18 • 10AM making arrangements for being buys our tires, our batteries, our before. Last year was our year to tion ranged from home decor LOCATION:Hwy 377E, Comanche, Tx. behind Riata Trading Co. on the agenda so that council fuel, it keeps things moving. We be in barrel it would seem. But items, livestock, riding lawn- members could respond. put our other money in the bank, the fact that DeLeon, Texas is Selling Tractors, Farm and Ranch Equipment mowers, NASCAR race tickets, “I have no gripe, no com- and we wrote a check for still here, after the Jake Hammon a stay at a luxury condo, jewelry, Utility Tractors, Trailers and Much More. plaints, none whatsoever,” Rone $75,000 a while back for the cab fire, is to me a testament to our a handcrafted whip, personalized We offer Professional and Courteous Service, said. “Danny asked me to come and chassis that we’re working guys who fought so hard. When football helmets, a vintage 1973 Fast Settlements, Loading Assistance. down here, because some of you to finish now.” they drive up to you and their Mercedes, medical procedures, If you are interested in Consigning Equipment guys are not as oriented to what Rone said that by the end of eyes are red and their faces are spa treatments and many, many Please contact us at: 325-885-2109 or we do as much as Danny and the year, the department’s fleet black and they look like some- other items of great value. The Avery (both firemen) and Karen would include two heavy brush body just beat the stuffing out of Mobile: 254-842-7940 crowd enjoyed lively bidding to (Wilkerson), whom I deal with trucks, two light brush trucks, them, you know they did their Advertising Deadline: October 6 raise money to be used for the daily.” one 3,000 gallon tanker, a 78 best -- and they did that day.” purchase of medical equipment CEN-TEX AUCTION Rone then offered up a “lit- engine, and an 04 Pierce Class A Chief Rone concluded his for the hospital. Since 1959 tle bit of history.” engine. remarks by thanking the council It just doesn’t get any better 10750 Hwy 1476 • Comanche, Texas 76442 Auctioneer: Bill Blue Tx Lic #7791 “Our city budget that we “Me sitting here telling you for listening, and also offering to than seeing so many folks having operate off of is part of our fund- this, probably doesn’t mean as return if they had specific ques- a wonderful time and working ing,” Rone said. “We probably much to you, I suppose, as it tions. Council members toward a common goal of pro- bring in $8-10,000 a year, does to those of us who fought expressed their gratitude for viding the best healthcare possi- Freddie’s Short Stop & BBQ through donations. Our county long and hard for this, ” Rone Rone, and the department as a ble in Comanche County. If you said. “But what you need to whole. weren’t able to attend, you Comanche remember and think about, is In other business, council missed something very special. Every Wednesday that in August of 2004, if your members: Please continue to support County Jail house had caught on fire, the • Approved the second and this endeavor and encourage oth- first truck to come out of that sta- final reading of Ordinance #010- ers to do so as well. While the Special Inmate tion was a 1961 model...with a 08, setting the water and sewer event is the highlight of the year, maximum speed of about 45 rates for the 2008-09 fiscal year. the Healthcare Foundation Board Count miles an hour. Our lives have • Approved the second and works every day to raise money Chopped changed a little bit.” final reading of Ordinance #011- to purchase medical equipment 99 Census Date: Sept. 30, 2008 Rone said that once the 08, adopting the 2008-09 fiscal for our hospital. Your donation BBQ $1. newest truck is completed, he’d year budget. is tax deductible and may be Comanche County 24 like to hold an open house so that • Approved the second and mailed to P.O. Box 634, Sandwich 3PM to 9PM Gillespie County 19 council members could see final reading of Ordinance #012- Comanche, Texas 76442. McCullough County 2 “where the money goes.” 08, the tax levy for the 2008-09 Tea 1/2 Price Wednesday - Friday Erath County 1 “This fire department is 100 fiscal year. Mills County 3 percent volunteer,” Rone • Appointed Bruce Anbuhl Shop the pages of the 3PM til 5PM Burnett County 8 reminded them. “If you haven’t as an advisory non-voting mem- Lampasas County 11 been on the VFD you can’t ber of the DeLeon Industrial We deliver orders to school! imagine the time and hours that Development Board. DeLeon Free Press 893-5199 Total Inmates 68 go into it.” Jail Capacity 144 REQUEST FOR BIDS

Comanche County is seeking bids on two different projects:

Project Number 1: Removal and Re-Roof Annex Building At 211 South Austin, Comanche. 1. Remove old roofing and properly dispose of it in accordance with TCEQ rules. 2. Cover all unnecessary roof vents 3. Use 30# felt under new roofing 4. Replace metal edging and valley tin where necessary 5. Quota all warranties for both materials and labor 6. Bids should be quoted using asphalt shingles and/or metal

Project Number 2: Paving of Parking Lots A. AT ANNEX BUILDING AT 211 SOUTH AUSTIN-HOT MIX (APPROXIMATELY 6,000 SQUARE FEET)

B. AT FRONT PARKING AREA AT SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IN FRONT OF VISITOR AREA - HOT MIX (APPROXIMATELY 13,000 SQUARE FEET) 1. All necessary preparations work and finish with 3” thickness must be clearly stated in bid 2. Make a bid separately for each location, and a combined bid for both locations 3. State warranties on product and labor

Sealed bids must be received in the Comanche County Judge’s Office no later that Friday October 10th, 2008 by 5:00 p.m. Bids for PROJECT NUMBER 1 will be opened at 9:15 a.m. and bids for PROJECT NUMBER 2 will be opened at 9:30 a.m. at the October 16, 2008, Commissioners’ Court meeting in the County Courtroom.

Additional information is available by contacting Garry Steele, Comanche County Commissioner Precinct 1, cell phone number (254) 842-7882.

Comanche County Commissioners’ Court reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, October 2, 2008/ Page 5 I Got Shop the pages of the NO REASON TO LIE DeLeon Free Press

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Petty offered a motion to author- test results has been highly use- reported on various training that He noted that in addition to the ize the transfer of direct supervi- ful in a medical terms and is her staff is engaged in taking. lab and radiology, that surgery sion of the Emergency Medical greatly appreciated by the physi- August admissions were was the third area where hospi- Service, Home Health and cians and beneficial to the hospi- 133 in-patient, and 9 swing bed, tals earned their largest share of Hospice from the CEO to the tal. down slightly from July's 151 operating revenues. He stated, Chief Nursing Officer Kerry Letz continued with his total. Emergency room visits "Right now we're hitting on two Radcliffe. report, noting that gross patient were 497, also down a bit from out of three." Janna Morris seconded and receivables have grown as the July's 518. The August ER visits Storey continued, stating the vote of approval was unani- billings for the new equipment were 148 from trauma and 349 the hospital had a good family HOLLAND CHIROPRACTIC mous. are being booked. He added that for medical reasons. practice base established, with CLINIC Karen Petty offered another some disruption in the Medicare Kevin Storey commented more physicians on the way. motion concerning items dis- cash flow had been encountered, that August represented the third But, he added, the hospital is cussed in executive session. Her although it was not described as straight month with a net profit. now at the point where it needs Justin Holland D.C. second motion authorized hospi- a major problem. He advised the Board that the to add specialists to its health tal management to pursue the Letz also commented on first half of the building that will care provider lineup. Office: 254-968-2726 acquisition of a new mammog- some unexpected personnel house the MRI and Nuclear The Board was advised of 1359 W. South Loop, Suite B Fax: 254-968-2156 raphy machine. Her motion was turnover in the accounting Medicine imagers would be an hour long Board orientation Stephenville, Texas 76401 Cell: 254-592-6415 again seconded by Janna Morris department that would have to delivered on Wednesday and the training scheduled for October 3. Email: [email protected] and again the vote of approval be dealt with. He noted that main MRI component would be was unanimous. despite having to "wrassle" with set by crane on Friday. The The Board then acted to a few staffing problems, the Nuclear Medicine camera is set renew an annual agreement with department was continuing on in for delivery in the first week of Desdemona Comanche Livestock Exchange Cook Children's Medical Center their progress. October. The new laboratory governing the transfer of patients Letz described cash as con- chemistry analyzer is now oper- News Has a Sale every between the two hospitals. The tinuing to be tight, and noted he ational and already very busy. unanimous vote was on a motion was looking forward to the The new Meditech comput- by Vonnie Guthery Saturday at Noon!! offered by Karen Petty and sec- improving revenues turning into er system is working well so far. onded by Billy Ray Evans. cash receipts. He noted that General ledger, accounts Desdemona monthly musi- Chief Financial Officer accounts payable had also payable, payroll and materials cal was held last Saturday night Tom Letz next gave the financial increased slightly. management are set to go live in at the Community Center ( “ole” Hauling is available! report for August. He referred to Letz then referred to early October and other parts are school building). Musicians and financial statements in the Board income statements that had been on schedule. The new PACS HWY 67/377 East In Comanche, TX • Phone 325-356-5231 singers from several area towns book and pointed out that prepared on the new Meditech digital medical image storage attended and they presented god patient billings were within one accounting system, which is cur- and retrieval system is up and country and western music with percent of budget and that con- rently being installed and imple- running. The electronic forms some bluegrass and gospel tractual deductions were well mented. He said that Kevin system is running in most areas included. We really appreciate under budget, yielding net Storey had prepared the state- except for payroll checks. all the musicians that attend each patient revenues of $3.018 mil- ments, and presented them as an Tina Virgin has been hired month and all of our visitors too. lion, more than 3% ahead of early example of the additional as the Documentation Specialist Thanks to the ladies of our com- budget. financial data that will be avail- Nurse. Dr. Earl Smith will be munity as they donate food each Letz continued noting that able under the new computer training her in October. month to our concession stand. total expenses were also tracking system. After reviewing three dif- It takes each and everyone doing the budget fairly closely. For Storey said it had taken him ferent programs, the decision has their part to keep our community two months they are more than only around an hour to program been made that the hospital going strong. Thanks again. $200 thousand and 6.5% below the new reports. He imported needs to stay with Kronos, the Russell Duke and daugh- budget. Contributions and data from the current system into current vendor. An upgrade of ters, Elise and Katie of grants at $57 thousand are the Meditech system. Two some equipment will be needed, Stephenville, visited the past almost double the budget. reports he created showed however. weekend with “Humpy” and The two month net income patient revenue in ways not pre- The business office is work- Betty Duke. is $240 thousand, with a net viously readily available. ing to acquire Claims Scrubbing Paul and Inez Pennington of income of $210 thousand The first new report showed Software to accompany the Benton, Arkansas called the booked in August. revenues by type of payer. Meditech system and identify Guthery home last Sunday after- Letz described it as, "Over Medicare and Medicaid common errors. The goal is to noon. Paul worked for the all, a very good operating accounted for 64% of the total. have 98% clean reimbursement Magnolia Oil Comanche at this result." Commercial insurance and claims. “ole” plant in Desdemona. Paul Kevin Storey commented workers compensation account- Also being investigated for is retired and now recovering that he hoped to keep the profits ed for 26%, charity 1% and self acquisition are medical necessity from a recent stroke. They would flowing, noting that the hospital pay 9%. Total revenues for the dictionaries for the Meditech like to say “Hello” to all of their didn't yet have all of its new latest two months increased 20% computer system. The system Magnolia friends in this area. equipment up and running yet. over the same two months in will verify medical necessity in Remember to mark your He stated that the new lab ana- 2007. real time when the order is first calendar for Saturday, November lyzer just began normal opera- The second new report input into the system. Upfront 8. The date for the annual tions on the previous Friday, and showed revenues by hospital identification of problems in this Desdemona Thanksgiving the new magnetic resonance department. Revenue compar- area is projected to save much Supper to be held at the imager and nuclear medicine isons with the same periods in time and money. Community Center (old school machine had yet to be installed, 2007 clearly showed strong Storey reported to the building). More details later on. and will not likely become oper- growth in laboratory and med- Board the recent donation of a Alla Rae (Friday) Kelley of ational before the end of ical imaging departments. new Ford 14 passenger patient Sealy, Texas, contacted this October. Both Storey and Letz bus with a wheelchair lift. The reporter over the weekend say- Materials Manager Rick seemed excited at the new finan- donation was earlier announced ing her cousin, W. H. Jacobs, Jr. Sanchez commented that the cial detail that will be easily at the Comanche County of Pasadena, is having some seri- available under the new Healthcare Foundation's Fun'd ous health problems. Jr. attend- Meditech computer system Raiser event. It will be used for ed school in Desdemona and when it is fully implemented. scheduled trips to both graduated with the Class of Chief Nursing Officer Comanche and DeLeon initially, 1948. Remember this family in Sudoku Puzzle Kerry Radcliffe reported that with possible expansion to other your prayers. Barbara Rhine has accepted the county locations if demand is Justin Deiter Hornback cel- Critical Care Director position. sufficient. Scheduling is being ebrated his 3rd birthday last She will manage the emergency worked out with the physicians Saturday afternoon with a “fam- room, intensive care unit and the to coordinate clinic and bus ily fish-fry cookout” party host- 8 5 9 7 Trauma Nurse Coordinator. hours. ed by his parents, Lee and Sonja A trauma survey will be Storey noted the hospital Hornback. Several family mem- bers and friends attended to enjoy the food, birthday cake, 5 3 Shop the pages of etc. Murry Clayton of Ranger, is the DeLeon Free Press having some health problems at 6 1 8 this time. His brother reported last Saturday night that Murray was doing better and gaining some strength. Friends in 7 1 2 Desdemona send “Get Well” wishes. Please contact this reporter 5 9 3 with your weekly news. Your help will be appreciated. This news article is written on Sunday night and delivered by noon each 2 3 7 Monday. 3 4 5 Have a great day, Coon. 5 6 4 7 1 5 9 The Bridal Registry If you can count to nine, you can play Sudoku! Each row, columns and 3x3 square must contain the number 1 through 9. Selina Walker & Cody Hodges Use your logical abilities to figure out the blanks.

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30TH YEAR CLASS REUNION: DeLeon High School class of 1978 held their 30th reunion the weekend of September 26 and 27th. The weekend started off Friday night at Bearcat Stadium as the Bearcats defeated the Valley Mills Eagles and finished up Saturday night at Perkins Middle School with a meal catered by Freddie’s Barbeque. DeLeon High School sent 39 graduates out into the world in 1978 and 20 show up for the 30 year reunion. Everyone enjoyed visiting and catching up and plans were made to hold 100 Year Anniversary Sale a 35th reunion in 2013. Members in attendance were, back (l-r) Kelly Vanetta, Barbara Lewis Carswell, Toby Morris, Greg Hammitt, Tim Beaty, Randall Clark, Mark Barton. Center (l-r), Donnie Morris, Elizabeth Taylor, Sherry Kimmell Morian, Tracey Joiner Hardin, Alan Sadberry, Terrie Coan Coleman, Randy Cleere. Front (l-r), Rosa Cisneroz, Terrie Wells, Dona Grisham Baucom, Rita Dodd Moore, Marie Davis Glover, Melinda Buckley Walker. Not pictured, Ted Hodges. Thank You! The Comanche County Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors wishes to express deepest gratitude for those businesses and individuals who so generously donated money and auction items to the You Pay What We Pay; highly successful Rhinestones and Wranglers Fun(d)Raiser held at Evans Sale Barn, Proctor, Texas on September 20, 2008. To those of you who purchased the many auction items, our sincere thanks—you, too, Not A Cent More!! are an integral part of the success. We pledge to utilize these funds for the improvement of healthcare in Comanche County. 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WAC 39 mo/39000 Factory Warranty LaJoyce Johnson Beth Martin #26916 2007 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab Chassis 4 x 2 6.0 V-8 Doug and Karen Johnston Dudley Bros. Sale Price $22,563 & 4.9%-60 mos. WAC 39 mo/39000 Factory Warranty KCOM 1550 AM Comanche Electric Co-op KYOX 94.3 FM Dean Cagle #27590 2007 GMC 2500 Regular Cab 4 x 4 6.0 V-8 Laurel House Interiors Mazurek Land and Cattle Sale Price $23,670 & 4.9%-60 mos. WAC 39 mo/39000 Factory Warranty Majestic Trucking Hennessy-Hogue Rodeo Equipment #27573 2007 Chevrolet 3500 Regular Cab Chassis 4 x 2 Duramax Diesel Rev. Alan McGlauchlin Johnson’s Florist Sale Price $26,195 & 4.9%-60 mos. WAC 39 mo/39000 Factory Warranty Marvin and Sharon McKinnon The Looker Group Sid Miller Star Beau’s Norman Moore Wooden Spoons National Child ID Program (Kenny CJ’s Diner Hansmire) Pony Express PAR Country Club Cranberries 3rd Wednesday Quilters Quilts & Tops Bradberry Builders Supply Martin & Marcia Gore RAM Business Forms & Printing, Abilene Nancy Robinson Stephens Feed & Fertilizer Now and Then Lamps (Mackie Smith) Comanche New Holland Tri-County Dairy Association Sorrells Farms Page 8/ Thursday,October 2, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press With Many Thanks WEDDLE to console our hearts. We thank Perhaps you sent a lovely Funeral services for Peggy you so much whatever the part. card. Or sat quietly in a chair. Jean Weddle, age 83, of The family of Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. Bonham, were held at 3:00 p.m. Sarah Bragg If so we saw it there. Perhaps BARNES LAMB sunday, September 28, 2008 in you spoke the kindest words. As First United Methodist church in Bonham. Dr. Tommy Brummett any friend could say. Perhaps you Bill Barnes, age 85, of Patsy R. Lamb, age 63, of BRUTON and Rev. Bob Walker officiated were not there at all. Just thought DeLeon, Texas, passed away Granbury, Texas, passed away the services. Burial followed in of us that day. Whatever you did Mrs. Clara Bruton, age 94, Saturday, September 27, 2008, at Wednesday, September 24, 2008 the Carson Cemetery in Ector. of DeLeon, Texas, passed away DeLeon Nursing and Rehab. He in Fort Worth. She was born on Peggy passed away Thursday, Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at was born on March 28, 1923, in January 28, 1945, in September 25, 2008, at Texoma DAY a Ft. Worth hospital. Erath County, Texas. He was Stephenville, Texas, to Richard Medical Center in Denison. Services are Wednesday, united in marriage to Jo Nell Thorp and Katie Ruth Jones Verda Iun Day, age 92, of Peggy was born March 25, October 1, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Koonce on February 24, 1945, in Thorp. She married Buddy Comanche, Texas, passed away 1925, in Comanche County, DeLeon First United Methodist Dublin, Texas. Lamb, May 25, 1963, in Sipe Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Texas, the daughter of Mr. and Church, with burial to follow at Mr. Barnes was a farmer Springs, Texas. She worked for Comanche County Medical Mrs. James “Jim” Chandler. She DeLeon Cemetery. and rancher, and was a lifelong 22 years at the Comanche Peak Center in Comanche. was a graduate of Comyn High A complete obituary will be resident of DeLeon. He was a BRAGG Power Plant. She was born on January School and received her BA published in next week’s edition member of Duster Baptist Funeral services for Mrs. 23, 1916, in Lamkin, Texas, to degree from North Texas State. of the DeLeon Free Press. Church and had served in the U. Sarah Josephine Bragg, age Lamb were held at 2:00 p.m. Peggy taught art in the Dallas Martin Luther Geye and Iva S. Army during WWII. 85, of Austin, previously of Sunday, September 28, at ISD for many years before retir- Elizabeth (Miller) Geye. She Funeral services were held Arlington, passed away Friday, Granbury First Baptist Church. ing. She married Robert S. was united in marriage to Earl at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September September 26, 2008 in Austin, She is survived by husband, MOORE “Bob” Weddle, June 8, 2002. Vestil Day on December 21, 29, 2008, at St. Joe Baptist Texas. She was born on March Buddy Lamb of Granbury; 1937. She was a member of First Joan Moore, age 74, of Church with Jackie Auvenshine 17, 1923, in Arcadia, Oklahoma, daughter, Tracie Quan and hus- Mrs. Day was a nursing United Methodist church. She Comanche, passed away officiating. Music was provided to the late Russell and Lorena band, Tom of Keller; son, Cody assistant. She worked for was preceded in death by a son, Wednesday, September 24, by Marvin McKeehan and Vicki Appleby Morrison. She was Lamb and wife, Shonya of Western Hills Nursing Home for Robert G. Courtney in 2006. 2008, at her residence in Robinett. Burial followed in the united in marriage to Rex Bragg Arlington; grandsons, Corey over 20 years. She was a mem- She is survived by her hus- Comanche County. Comyn Cemetery. Pallbearers on June 18, 1944, in Spokane, Lamb, Brendan Quan; mother, ber of the East Side Baptist band, Robert S. “Bob” Weddle She was born on September were Chad Barnes, Chase Washington. Katie Ruth Thorp of DeLeon; Church in Comanche, Texas. of Bonham; son, Jim Courtney 3, 1934, in Midland, Texas, to Barnes, Colby Barnes, Rance Mrs. Bragg was a retired sister, Peggy Otwell and hus- Funeral services were held of Lamasco; daughter, Janice Frank Drake and Arrie Barnes, Jackson Jobe, Jason secretary from LTV. She had band, Dennis of DeLeon; niece, at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September Courtney of Sartell, Minnesota; (Jennings) Drake. She was unit- Brinson, and Shane Gilliam. lived in Austin two years, having Kathryn Otwell of Fort Worth; 26, 2008, at Comanche Funeral two sisters, Ruth Sanders of ed in marriage to Frank W. He is survived by three previously lived in Arlington for and numerous other nieces and Home Chapel with Marty Reed DeLeon and Catherine Smith of Moore on June 7, 1952, in sons, Billy Mack Barnes and 61 years. She was a member of nephews. and Jerry Shields officiating. Dublin, Texas; four grandchil- Midland, Texas. She was a wife, Judy of DeLeon; Phil Arlington First United Methodist Memorials may be made to Burial followed in the Oakwood dren and four great-grandchil- homemaker. Barnes and wife, Donna of Church. the American Cancer Society or Cemetery in Comanche, Texas. dren. Funeral services were held Dublin, and Randy Barnes and Funeral services were held Friends For Animals. She is survived by daughter Memorials may be made to at 4:00 p.m. Friday, September wife, Paula of DeLeon; nine at 11:00 a.m. Monday, and son-in-law, Glynda and the First United Methodist 26, 2008, at Comanche Funeral grandchildren, Amanda Barnes, September 29, 2008, at Nowlin Published October 2, 2008 Jimmy Lane of Weatherford; Church, 801 Star, Bonham, Home Chapel with Comanche Misty Gilliam and, husband, Dr. Funeral Home Chapel with DeLeon Free Press daughter and son-in-law, Mary Texas 75418 or the American Funeral Home in charge of Shane Gilliam, Chad Barnes, Brother David Mosser officiat- Katherine and Tom Loftin of Cancer Society. arrangements. Chayla Eudy and husband, ing. Music was provided by John Round Rock; daughter, Carolyn She is survived by husband, Keith, Chase Barnes and wife, and Leslie Woodard, Vicki SMITHERMAN Hamrick of Comanche; son and Published October 2, 2008 Frank W. Moore of Comanche; Jamie, Colby Barnes, Terra Jobe Robinett and LaRessie daughter-in-law, W. M. and DeLeon Free Press son, Randy Moore of Corpus and husband, Jackson, Kendall Wilkerson. Burial followed in Roy M. Smitherman, age Lexie Day of Shawnee, Kansas; Christi; son, Michael W. Moore Brinson and husband, Jason, and the DeLeon Cemetery. 73, of DeLeon, passed away son and daughter-in-law, Travis of Buffalo Springs; daughter, Rance Barnes and wife, Pallbearers were Don Stacy, Tuesday, September 23, 2008, at Lynn and Edith Day of WOODS Malinda Bea Spruill of Lubbock; Breanna; 14 great-grandchildren, David Poling, Gary Bragg, Jim his residence. He was born on Comanche; 12 grandchildren; 22 Brooker, James Bragg and W. A. grandchildren, Lee Moore and Eric, Cody, Evan, Carlee, Kyler, March 21, 1935, in Stephens, Steven “Bren” Woods, age great-grandchildren; brother, Wells. wife, Bridget of Phoenix, AZ; Christian, Caitlyn, Tayln, Chloe, Arkansas. He was united in mar- 21, of Austin, Texas, passed Clinton Geye of Comanche; She is survived by husband, Melissa Moore of Dallas; Heston, Kailson, Brice, riage to Nancy Stewart on May away Thursday, September 25, brother, Coman Geye of Rex of Austin; one son, Russ Amanda Spruill of Lubbock; Kambree and Brooklyn. 30, 1957,in DeLeon, Texas. 2008, at his residence in Austin, Lamkin, and sister, Margie Bragg and wife, Nancy of Clint Spruill of Lubbock; Scott He was preceded in death Mr. Smitherman was retired Texas. He was born on O’Neal of Stephenville. Austin; one grandson, Cameron Spruill of Lubbock; Brian Spruill by wife, Jo Nell Barnes; broth- from Phillips Petroleum where September 18, 1987, in She was preceded in death Bragg and wife, Angie; three of Lubbock; brother and sister- ers, Homer, B. F., Hershel, he was plant supervisor in Alvin, Brownwood, Texas, to Richard by husband, Earl Vestil Day on great-grandchildren, Samuel in-law, Bob and Nell Drake of Kermit, Dan, Jack, Tom and Joe Texas. He graduated from Steven and Cheryle (Moore) March 21, 1974; parents Martin Herrington, Caitlin Bragg, and Roscoe and sister-in-law, Edward Barnes; sisters, Ada DeLeon High School and served Woods. and Iva Elizabeth Geye; brother, Carson Bragg. Barbara Drake of Midland. Emmons, Eloise Hudson, in the U. S. Army National Steven was a Computer Horace Geye and son-in-law, She was preceded in death She was preceded in death Christal Kestler, and Beatrice Guard. He had lived in DeLeon Support Technician for Tele Net Darwin Hamrick. by her parents, and two brothers, by grandson, Jason Moore. Campbell. since 1986, coming from Alvin, Communications in Austin, Russell and Andrew Morrison. and was a member of DeLeon Texas. He attended Gustine ISD Published October 2, 2008 Memorials may be made to Published October 2, 2008 Published October 2, 2008 Church of Christ. from Kindergarten through DeLeon Free Press Alzheimer’s Association, 4144 DeLeon Free Press DeLeon Free Press Funeral services were held eighth grade. He graduated from N. Central Expressway, Suite at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Comanche High School in 2006. 750, Dallas, Texas, 75204. September 25, 2008, at DeLeon Bren was enrolled in the Gifted Internet Hosting by Church of Christ with Kris and Talented Program and Published October 2, 2008 CHURCH DIRECTORY Groda officiating and assisted excelled in UIL contests during DeLeon Free Press www.WalkLeft.com by Geof Litke. Burial followed high school years. in the DeLeon Cemetery. Funeral services were held With Many Thanks Pallbearers were Brandon at 4:00 p.m. Monday, September Fair Haven First United Smitherman, Luke Perry, Ronnie 29, 2008, at Comanche Funeral Kea, Danny Kea, Jon Home Chapel with Rev. John Baptist Church Methodist Church Words can’t express the love son and sister. Thank you. Cards Remmington, Paul Burton, Boone officiating. Burial fol- East Ham DeLeon I feel toward everyone that was are wonderful that last forever. On Main Street in DeLeon Quincy Brumbelow, and Bob lowed in the Baggett Creek so nice to me at the time of my Ain’t it wonderful our memories Pastor Lisa Neslony Smitherman. Cemetery in Comanche County, Sunday Services: twin, Faith’s death, September last forever. Memories can never Sunday Services Survivors include his wife, Texas. Sunday School AM Early Worship 8:45a.m. 14, 2008. be taken away. Nancy Smitherman of DeLeon; He is survived by his par- Church Service :AM Sunday School 9:45a.m. First, thank you to the ladies To those who brought food, son, Ricky Smitherman of ents Steve and Cheryl Woods of Sunday Evening Singing PM Worship 10:55a.m. at Taylors where I went when I thank you. To everyone who Evening 6:30p.m. Shreveport, LA; daughter, Comanche; sisters, Kristin Wednesday Prayer Meeting PM discovered this tragedy. To Sid attended the services, thank you. Church 893-6155 Parsonage 893-6540 Tammy Lea Littleton of Baton Woods of Waco, and Kendra Fisher and a truck driver from Faith would have been proud of Pastor: Kenneth Wilson [email protected] Rouge, LA; step-dad, Lloyd Woods of Comanche, special Abilene thank you for your kind- the crowd. I will always be Dixon of DeLeon; sister, Ellen nephew, Kaison Woods of ness. grateful to Durwood Webb and Kea of Crane; six grandchildren Comanche; paternal grandpar- First Baptist Church A special thanks to the 911 Denver Rainey for their kind Liberty Baptist and three great-grandchildren. ents, Ralph and LaVerne Woods DeLeon, Tx operator who took the call. To words and to the men who were He was preceded in death of Comanche; maternal grand- Church 100 South Houston Barbara Finley and Robert the pallbearers. Thank you to by his parents and brother, Jerry parents, Guy Elthris and Lorene SUNDAY SERVICES Kluge, Gorman Police Officers, James Bruton and Verganna at Sunday Services Smitherman. Moore of Gustine, along with Sunday School 9:30AM who responded the the call; thank American State Bank. To Joyce Sunday School - 10:30AM many aunts, uncles, cousins and Morning Worship 10:40AM you from the bottom of my heart. and the gang at Price’s Flowers Morning Worship - Published October 2, 2008 friends. Evening Services 6:00PM Thank you to Vernon Gaines, and to Shanna Morrison, the 11:00AM Wed. Prayer/Praise 7:00 PM DeLeon Free Press TDPS, State Trooper, Shane Kyn. To Bennie Boen, we loved *West on Hwy 6 to Rucker Published October 2, 2008 Bro. David Kelly - Pastor Morrow Texas Ranger and you. Left on CR 459 DeLeon Free Press Daniel Harper, Youth Minister Daniel Stanley, Eastland County Thank you to Dixie Brilhart, 254-893-6593 Cliff Sims - Pastor Deputy Sheriff. I know there Lovelle Jobe, Sylvia Hendricks, was others I didn’t get their Kathy Rainey and Barbara Faith and Hope DELEON ASSEMBLY St. Joe Baptist Church name. Tucker for being by my side. To To the EMTs that went, Boba Lamb, Darlene Morris, OF GOD CHURCH Sunday School 10:00AM Faith and Hope were born on Nov. 7, 1950, at Blackwell Hospital in Corner of Seguin & Travis Morning Worship 11:00AM thank you for your efforts and Donnie Morris and Jean also to the first responders, thank Westmoreland for always being Gorman, to Calvin and Hazel Decker. Dr. D. V. Rogers was the M.D. Discipleship Training 6:00PM Hazel and Calvin had been married 11 years when the twins came. Sunday School 10:00AM Young Women & Young Men you. To everyone who called me, there in my time of loss. Faith Faith and Hope were 2 months premature. They weighed barely 5 Morning Worship 10:50AM Bible Study 6:00PM sent flowers, sent pot plants, can- and I loved you and so did Sunday Evening Youth 6:00PM Evening Worship 7:00PM pounds together. Calvin had emergency surgery on the day the twins Wednesday Services Beginning 6PM dles and other forms of sympa- Mommie. Also thank my aunt were born. Sunday Evening 6:00PM RA’s, GA’s, Mission Friends, Youth & thy, I am eternally grateful. and uncle, Elmer and Frankie They were named by their parents, Faith Noreen and Hope Clareen. Wednesday Evening 7:00PM Prayer Meeting/Adult Bible Study 7PM To those who gave me Davidson for their support. They had hope they could raise them and faith they would. Noreen was Bro. Jackie Auvenshine, pastor after Frogy Bennet’s wife, a RN at the hospital here and a friend of N. On Hwy 16 then L. on FM Rd 2921 money, thank you so much. I had I know Faith is in Heaven Phone 893-5722 DeLeon, TX Phone 893-2148. to miss four days at work, so that with Daddy, Mommie and Mother and Daddy’s. Clareen was after Aunt Clara O’Quin Weatherby really helped. I have received so Walter. I will see her one day. of Goldthwaite, our grandmother’s sister, who lived in Mills County. Highland Missionary many cards and are still doing so. In the memory of my pre- Calvin and Hazel called the twins, Baby, therefore we always called CHURCH OF CHRIST These cards along with messages cious twin, thank you. God Bless each other Baby, all of our life. That was our nickname for each other. on them in regard to my darling you for everything. Mommie and Daddy had known each other ever since she was 10 Baptist Church 316 E. Navarro, DeLeon years and he was 20 years old. Daddy ran around with her uncle, Billie 893-5842 Office 893-2162 Fax Faith. She was a wonderful per- Hope Decker. David E. Locke, Pastor Byrd. Daddy had met Billie Byrd through Buna VanZandit. She ran a Sunday School 10:00AM Lord’s Day confectionary in Gorman, and Daddy was a friend of his. Billie Byrd Morning Worship 10:45AM worked for Buna VanZandit in the confectionary. Daddy had grown up Lunch @ Noon Bible Class: 9:45AM with the VanZandits. Afternoon Service 1:00PM Worship: 10:45AM & 6:00PM When Daddy came to my mother’s grandmother, Mollie Byrd, he met On Hwy. 2156 Wednesdays the 10 year old Hazel. Hazel and Calvin were married December 22, 1939 in Eastland. At Parsonage 445-0368 Church 445-2090 Mid-Week Bible Class 7:00PM Geoff Litke- Preacher that time Mommie was working at the telephone company and was stay- ing with a couple, Jack and Bess Haile. She would baby-sit with their son, Pat. United Pentecostal Church First Christian Church After they married, she came back and began to work again for Dr. 101N. Houston Funeral Home of Comanche Brandon. She worked nearly 30 years for him. She was his dental nurse. 125 E. Manchaca, DeLeon Independently Owned & Operated She had known him ever since he came to Gorman right after World War Sunday School 10:00AM Sunday Services I. She said she began to work for him by going to the post office every Sunday Evening 6:00PM BENNY M. ALLCORN day. She knew Tempest all her life. Wednesday Evening 7:30PM Sunday School 9:45AM Mother was born in Gorman and lived here all of her life. Daddy was Sunday Worship 10:30AM Funeral Director born in Mills County, and moved to Comanche County when he was Owner/Manager Pastor about 10. He grew up around Roach Community and later lived around Varence Janord Dupre Gideon Botha 1508 North Austin 325-356-3292 Rucker. His father was a Civil War Vet, and also his grandfather, but Church: 893-2795 Comanche, Texas 76442 Fax: 325-356-3475 they were on opposite sides of the war. Parsonage: 893-7280 254-893-6333 Faith and Hope were “the apple of their eyes and life”. “Service Beyond Expectation” In Memory of my Twin, Faith, by Hope DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, October 2, 2008/ Page 9

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SMOTHERING DEFENSE. Calvin Caraway and Kody Travis lock onto Eagle runner and Adam Moreno and Jorge Hernandez line up for a hit. Bearcats End First Half of Season with SET FOR A BLAST. Allison Martinez sets the ball up for teammates, and Latisha Abbey, Perfect 5-0 Record Micah Cisneroz, Megan Williams and Kelbi Bartley get into place. Blink! The schedule is continually improving, so I’m went to the halftime break half-over. The DeLeon pleased with that,” said Coach leading 39-6. Lady Cats Defeat Ranger, Fall To Albany Bearcats finished the first half Ferguson. “What I’m not The Bearcats came out of The DeLeon Lady Cat scores of 25-16, 25-15 and 25- Saturday, DeLeon fell to of the season with an impres- pleased with, is for someone to halftime and scored on the first volleyball team won a match 10. The feisty Lady Bulldogs the strongest team in the state sive 66-6 victory over the get loose on us and take away two possessions. Calzada, in and lost a match last week, could sustain long volleys, but by scores of 4-25, 9-25, and Valley Mills Eagles, Friday our shutout.” limited action, finished off the defeating Ranger at home in failed to handle the strong net 11-25, improving in the night at home, building their Valley Mills fumbled on last eight yards of a 66 yard three straight games, and los- play of Latisha Abbey, Kyler games, but falling short. record to a perfect 5-0. its first offensive snap and possession. Barry Taylor ing to number one ranked Caraway, Linzi Gray, Micah The Lady Cats are sched- As impressive as this win DeLeon scored four plays later kicked the extra point. Albany in three straight Cisneroz and Kelbi Bartley. uled to travel to Moran next was, so is the way the Bearcats to complete a 15 yard drive. After Hayden Lewis games. Sylvia Reyna, Megan Saturday at 10:00 a.m. before have been winning. DeLeon is Quarterback Mason Stewart broke free on a 67 yard run to The Lady Cats grew Williams, Candace Houston hosting Gorman the following 15th in the state in points hit Alex Rorie on a slant from the one yard line, Matt Nowlin stronger during the match and Allison Martinez had Tuesday. scored per game (39) and 8th 12 yards out. The PAT failed. pounded it in for the score. against Ranger, winning by notably strong games. in the state in points scored The Eagles fumbled Taylor again kicked through against (7.8). again on their next offensive the uprights, and DeLeon led The offensive number snap and Barry Taylor recov- 53-6 early in the third period. can be explained not only by a ered for the Bearcats. From 24 In the fourth quarter, crew of solid running backs, yards out, Austin Koonce car- Welch broke free on a 37 yard but by the offensive line that is ried twice for the score, pick- punt return for a score. Justin gouging holes in the oppo- ing up 12 yards per carry. The Lindley was stopped short on nent’s defense. Mike Reyes, PAT failed again, and DeLeon the extra point run attempt. Trevor Nowlin, Justin Lindley, led 12-0 with 9:23 remaining He was not stopped short Able Mata and Kody Travis in the first period. on a seven yard run for a score. anchored the offense, and Alex DeLeon scored again Lindley carried half the Rorie and Adam Moreno early in the second period. defense into the end zone for added strength from the end Tanner Welch broke free for 54 the final score. Taylor success- positions. yards, weaving down the field fully kicked the PAT. Coach Jason Ferguson is and breaking tackles. The PAT Meanwhile, the defense quick to point out that the key failed again. stood strong. The Eagles did to offensive success has been The only letdown on not earn a first down until 2:33 the offensive line play. defense occurred on DeLeon’s remaining in the first quarter, “We’ve established some next stand. Eagle Erik Johnson only one of three they earned tendencies through the first broke free up the middle for a all night. If you remove the five games and some people 71 yard dash. The extra point Bearcats defensive penalties have picked up on those. For attempt failed and DeLeon (40 yards) and the 71 yard our offensive line to face held an 18-6 lead early in the touchdown gallop, Valley defensive fronts that are new second quarter. Mills was unofficially only to them based on what our DeLeon scored three able to muster 55 yards of opponent thinks will work more times before halftime. offense for the night. RISE AND POW. R-Leigh McClearen smashes a ball and teammates get in place to sup- best, actually pick it up and Stewart hit Adam Moreno for With a week off, DeLeon port the play. block effectively, is a credit to a 34 yard passing score, and hopes to heal and tune up for their preparation during the Mike Reyes kicked the extra district. JV Lady Cats Devour Ranger week.” point attempt. “We want to get as DeLeon rushed for 328 DeLeon completed a healthy as possible and go into The JV Lady Cat volley- ing only two points while fin- R-Leigh McClearen, yards, utilizing nine different long 58 yard possession with a District play as strong and pre- ball team defeated Ranger last ishing the game by scoring Whitney Morris, Amber runners, as player substitutions Stewart keeper for the last nine pared as possible,” said Coach week at home 2 games to none nine. Woods and Desire’ Spurlen began before the end of the yards. Reyas converted the Ferguson. by scores of 25-18 and 25-14. In the second game, had particularly strong games. first quarter. point after, and DeLeon The Bearcats will play The Lady Cats pulled DeLeon dominated through- Taylor Patterson, Rachel Riggs In giving the defense increased the lead to 33-6. Ranger in an away game on away from Ranger in the first out, never allowing Ranger and Lauren Casey also played credit, the typical coach will Hayden Lewis returned a October 10th at 7:30. game after a 16-16 tie, allow- into the match. exceptional games. see room for improvements. punt for 59 yards and a score. “Defensively, we are The PAT failed, and DeLeon 7th Grade Cubcats Big Hitters and Bearcat Hustle Awards Defeat Stephenville 8th D Team

The 7th Grade Cubcat football team defeated the Stephenville 8th grade “D” MAKE A MOVE. Blake Janek puts a move on an oppo- team by a score of 30-6 in nent. The Coaches’ selections for Big Hitters for the week are: Hayden Lewis, Pedro Calzada, Stephenville last week. Matt Nowlin, Mason Stewart and Adam Moreno (two big hits). The Bearcat Hustle Award Ramon Ramirez scored for the week goes to Alex Rorie. three times for DeLeon. Danny Cervantes scored once and 8th Grade Cubcats Fall to Valley Mills Blake Janek scored. The defense played very The 8th grade Cubcat by a score of 6-12. Coach Dustin Altmiller com- well, according to Coach Brad football team fell to Valley Cody Woods scored the plimented the defense for solid Janek. Mills in a road game last week sole touchdown for the Cats. play. Boys Cross Country Update JV Football Topples Valley Waggoner Spurlen in 12th place among 63 run- Mills improved his ranking, finish- ners in the junior high division CROSS COUNTRY TRIO. Courtney Caraway, Kayla ing 13th among 43 varsity run- with a time of 13:55. The JV Bearcat football Pearson also scored once for Atchley and Keisha Floyd take off in Cross Country. ners in the Hamilton 5K cross Kaleb Nowlin (14:12), team defeated the Eagles in DeLeon. country meet last Friday with a Blake Janek (14:17) and Cody Valley Mills last week by a Coach Kevin Bartley Lady Cat Cross Country time of 20:49. Woods (14:19) finished 16th, score of 36-6. complimented Matt Lopez, Kevin Escamilla, Seth 17th and 18th respectively to Kevin Escamilla scored Hector Hernandez, Tim Keisha Floyd finished Hamilton with a time of 14:19. Locke and Joel Rodriquez also help the Cubcats capture 4th twice for the Cats, as did Delatorre, Pearson and Zac 5th out of 58 runners in the Courtney Caraway finished ran. place overall in the junior high Micky Salinas. Tyler Cogburn for solid, consistent Mona Gloff Invitational Cross 20th with a time of 15:24. Mason Hodges finished division. Thompson scored once. Pearse leadership on defense. Country meet last Saturday in Page 10/ Thursday, October 2, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press

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LOST: Man’s dress tie w/retire- MOVIES ment pin @ Homecoming game I BUY STUFF!! Friday night. Sherlean Frost 893-5723. 1tc. One item or MAJESTIC THEATRE Estates OF EASTLAND SERVICES Junk 629-1322 108 N. Lamar FALL YARD WORK: Yard 254-893-7077 Star Wars: work & mowing. Will trim 12-14p shrubs. Also small gas engine The Clone Wars repairs. Call (254) 842-1362 OR PG 254-893-5869. 13-16p Garage Sales NOW AVAILABLE TO DO 2 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: ALL TYPES OF REMODEL- Fri & Sat, 725 E. Ham St. 7:30 p.m. Showings ING WORK! Painting, kitchen Clothes, toys, furniture & more, October 3-4, 7:30 til ? 1tp Fri-Mon Admission $4.50 & bath remodels, cabinets & all types of home repair. DeLeon CARPORT SALE: Oct 4, references and recommenda- 8AM til? Baby bed, hi-chair, tions. Call 254-977-3759. tfn stove, couch, dishes, children- adult clothes, nic-nacs & more. Alex Residence in Downing. 1tp “All Over You” NEW MRI AT CCMC. Friday morning workers used a crane to set this 4.5 ton magnet GARAGE SALE: Permanent Makeup Special Desdemona assembly through the roof into a modular building set adjacent to Comanche County Corner Hwy 8 & 16. Several $100.00 Each procedure, families. Thursday & Friday, Medical Center’s EMS ambulance entrance. The large rotary magnet housing will be the MISC. (Eyeliner, Eyebrows, Lip Color, key component of the hospital’s new magnetic resonance imager. The nuclear medicine Lip Liner, Lash Enhancement, 8AM til 6PM. 1tp. Beauty Marks) includes touch-up. GARAGE SALE: Upright camera system will also be housed in the other half of the new building which has not yet Call Stephanie @ deep freeze, coffee table, lots of been set into place. Both imaging instruments as well as a new mammography machine 432-599-1537 misc. 808 N. Cato, DeLeon. are expected to come on line in early November. Arrowhead Collections Wanted. to make an appointment. Friday & Saturday, October 3rd Cash purchase. Local area collec- Located inside & 4th. 9AM til 5PM. 1tp. tions only. Prior inspection Trimmin Tim’s GARAGE SALE: Sat., 8 to 12, required. 842-4945. tfn in Desdemona. 11-14p 403 Hwy 6 (across from laun- dromat) Jewelry, fishing equip- MODERN HOUSE ment, baby items, household LEVELING ELDERLY CARE AT ITS BEST! items, clothes for everyone. 1tp. The Professional Leveling Co. Private home taking in residents. GARAGE SALE: Saturday, 325-643-4767 We provide home cooked meals 1032 S. Lamar, 8AM til 1PM. and snacks, clean rooms, laundry, Toilets, cabinet knobs, some fur- Brownwood 22-27/08 and a live-in caregiver, niture, curtains, comforter set, to provide lots of TLC baby items, clothing for all ages DISCOVER and personal assistance. and many misc. items. 1tc Over 30 years experience 6 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: A NEW YOU! & references provided. See yourself in a whole new Saturday, 8AM til 3PM. way with a free color makeover! Contact 325-356-1860 Microwave, TV & cabinet, Find a look that expresses your 13-16p men’s clothes size 2X, ladies style, your personality, your life. clothes in all sizes to 2X. Lots Call me to create a fabulous look Auto • Home • Commercial more. 2 miles west on Sipe that’s uniquely you. You’ll Springs Highway; Sam Frasier love what you discover. David’s Lock residence. 1tp. Mary Riggs Service Mary Kay Independent GARAGE SALE Beauty Consultant Locks Rekeyed, Installed www.marykay.com/maryriggs Mobile Service [email protected] 1/2 mile W. on Hwy 6 Bonded • Insured 254-734-6802 Saturday, October 4 SPIRIT AWARD. The junior class, pictured above, was the winner of the hall decorating 11-14c Lic. #B12819 7AM til Noon. division of the 2008 Spirit Awards. Judges for the contest were Kelly Dickey, Paige “Open when I’m Here... 254-488-2259 Williams and Amber Bates. 11-14p Everything you need to ... Closed when I’m Gone” furnish the nursery, plus lots of girls & boys RICE clothes & misc. PAINTING 1tc. Residential & Commercial MOVING SALE Quilting & Sewing Supplies New Construction, October 4, 8AM til ? Cabinet Finishing & Dry Wall 300 S. Austin, DeLeon √ Free Estimates Store Hours: 132 N. Texas St. Behind F & M Bank 9:30-5:00 p.m. Call: 254-893-5244 Deral Brown Home Closed DeLeon,Tx. 76444 254-842-4878 2 push mowers, Sunday & Tuesday 254-893-2634 NO JOB TOO SMALL! tfnc Queen Head Board with storage & bedding, Truck accessories, set of 4 used tires, misc housewares & decor. Johnson Plumbing 1tp. and GARAGE SALE Home Repair Yard tools, misc. tools, TV & VCR, Camping items, House Doors, Books, Lamps, SEE YOU AT THE POLE. See You at the Pole, a student-initiated and student-led prayer Call: Large Plastic Barrels, Handicap Bath Seat, Ladies movement that began in Texas with a single church youth group in the early 1990s, has 254-893-4132 Clothes, Mens Coats, Gas Heater, now grown to include millions of students each year, including those from all three DISD 14-15p Many Household items. campuses. Pictured above are students from DeLeon High School as they met to pray last Wednesday morning before school. Some DISD faculty members met in smaller 300 East Oak, DeLeon groups nearby for their own prayer sessions. Bobby Winkles Corner of Oak & Lamar Construction & Saturday, October 4, 8AM Roofing For Sale •All phased of construction! •Work Guaranteed! FOR SALE: Freshly baled, FOR SALE large round coastal hay bales. HELP WANTED •FREE Estimates Well-fertilized.254-893-2542. •All Types of Roofing 20 + Pair of little girl jeans. 1tc. 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SIDING AND WINDOWS All State & Local Laws Apply HELP WANTED: Lone Star Background and drug test Must be 21 Years of Age Sod needed grass farm laborers. required; smoke free. Richeson 254-485-0286 If interested call 254-893-5075 Home Office 940-549-5041, ask for Twylah Price 9-5 M-F. Other Skip Smith tfnc for more information. 14-15c farmandhomebuilders.com times, leave message. 14-17c 1-866-219-1923 tfnc Comanche County Medical Center is now accepting applications for employment for the following positions: • RNs • LVNs (254) 485-2002 Clay (254) 485-2007 Scott • Paramedic Dublin, Tx 76446 • EMT

Asphalt Repair Crushed Rock Sand CCMC offers competitive salaries & benefits. Apply in person at CCMC or Driveways House Pads Dozer Work download application from our website at www.comanchecmc.com and mail Road Base Topsoil Tanks Dug & to : CCMC, Attn: Human Resource Director, 10201 Hwy 16 N, Custom Work Demolition Cleaned Comanche, Texas 76442 or fax application to (254) 879-4990 EOE 1tc. DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, October 2, 2008/ Page 11 Commissioners (From Page 1) FOR RENT Mobile Homes The second bid was from budget workshop and was now Dickey seemed disappoint- For Sale Central Texas Energy Suppliers, provided for in the budget as had ed, but thanked the Court for its HOME FOR SALE and it was 15 cents over the earlier been agreed. consideration of her problems. HOUSE FOR RENT: 718 E. REPO D/W Large 3+2, Den, OPIS price for all county Boswell added that he Budget Hearing and Tax Rate Reynosa, behind 716. Call 893- tape & texture, fireplace, com- precincts and the Sheriffs Office. resented any implication that the Adoption 6341. 1tp. pletely refurbed, $39,900! Also discussed was the county budget had been pre- Judge Arthur asked if there Crown Homes, 817-279-8505, state's Buy Board pre-bid price, pared other than as authorized by was anyone present who wished The Housing Authority of the City of DeLeon FOR SALE BY OWNER RBI 35823. 11-15c which was only .89 cents over the Court. to make comments or ask ques- has housing available to qualified NEW 3+2 D/WIDE w/land, OPIS. Delivery charges and Bobby Schuman stated that tions regarding their proposed families and elderly applicants at 4 bedroom, 3 bath $695 mo., $0 down, VA financ- minimum and maximum quanti- if Dickey needed a third staff county budget. this time. An application may be obtained at 200 E. Navarro Formal dining room, ing, 6.75%, 360 mos. Crown ties applied, however. position to do the work, that he There was no response. DeLeon, Texas or by calling large office area. Large fenced Homes, 817-279-8505, RBI Questions were posed would rather the county add the There were expressions of (254) 893-2535. back yard and water well. Lots 35823. 11-15c regarding difficulties and costs new position rather than disrupt gratitude from various county Monday thru Friday of big pecan trees. Large covered 10am-12:30pm & 16 X 80, 3+2 $27,900. involved if only one precinct the pay equity throughout the officials regarding the pay raises 1:30 pm to 4pm. front porch and large back porch. Completely re-done, available was out of a particular fuel and courthouse. and budget provisions. The spir- The Authority Shed and carport. Appliances furnishes now. Crown Homes, 817-279- the logistics of having fuel Brenda Dickey said she felt it of cooperation among various Stay! All on over 1/2 acre area. equal housing 8505, RBI 35823. 11-15c shipped from a distant urban she was being put in a bind county officials was also com- opportunity To look Call 254-842-1042 to all who qualify. $0 DOWN available for new location. because she thought the higher mented upon by the Court mem- 1tp home purchase, when you own Garry Steele offered a pay rate for her clerk had been bers. your land! Crown Homes, 817- motion to accept the Central approved and she was already (See Page 12) FORCED TO SELL! 279-8505, RBI 35823. 11-15c Texas Energy bid for all loca- taking applications at the higher R.V. Can no longer live X-LARGE 4 Bdrm: Available tions. His motion was not sec- salary level. with the health Hazzard w/land, large country style onded, however. Garry Steele said he under- PARK of Property next door. kitchen, game room. Crown Bobby Schuman asked stood how that Dickey was try- Homes, 817-279-8505, RBI whether the county could contin- ing to save the county money by FOR RENT Nice 2 bedroom, 35823. 11-15c ue splitting its business between keeping only two staff positions, COMANCHE COUNTY Bath & 1/2. Two large lots, CLOSE OUT! On remaining the two bidders so that precincts however, the pay rates as bud- R.V. PARK pecan trees, big back porch. tape & texture homes, 3 remain- three and four could continue geted were causing discontent in HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 BR, Has pull thru - Full Hook-ups! Big Carport. ing. Stainless Steel appliances, purchasing fuel from Gooden other county offices. The 2Bth, 1141 N. Travis St, 609 S. Mosley, DeLeon fireplace, rustic siding. Last Petroleum. Commissioners had been keep- DeLeon. $400mo/$200 deposit. $25 Daily • $110 Weekly $40,000 Cash! Call! Crown Homes, 817-279- Joey Boswell answered that ing all equivalent staff positions Call 254-842-1649. 1tp. $325 Monthly Country Living Close to Town! 254-893-4551 1tp. 8505, RBI 35823. 11-15c it could. at the same salary level for fair- HOUSE FOR RENT: 2 BR, 1 254-893-7040 or 254-893-3116 Schuman then offered a ness. He added that he agreed Bath in Sipe Springs. 200 CR 4574 Hwy 2318 (Downing Loop) motion to accept Gooden with Bobby Schuman in that he DeLeon, Texas 76444 187, DeLeon School District, Petroleum's bid for precincts also did not realize that they had Welcome $350/mo - $175/deposit. Call three and four and Central Texas earlier agreed to a pay scale that HOME FOR SALE 254-842-1649. 1tp. “Winter Texans” Energy's bid for precincts one was above the established stan- 13-16p and two and the Sheriff's Office. dard. Jimmy Dale Johnson seconded. Bobby Schuman reiterated 254-893-3404 The vote of approval was that if the District Court office “Almost Like New” Gilder Comanche Office: 325-356-3739 unanimous. needed more help that they Broker: Robert Gilder Budget Changes would get it more help, but that Agents: Ronnie Golden, David Gilder, Wayne Parsons, The next matter of business the pay rates needed to be level REALTY Bobby Newman, Debbie Gilder, Neal Butler on the agenda was the last public for equivalent positions. 455 A, wells, tanks, creek, tree covered, hunting, Hwy.6 frontage [RS01] $1,912,000 budget hearing prior to its final Joey Boswell asked Bobby 320±A, on Turkey Creek, creek, wildlife cover, tanks, well, hunting [ET01] $880,000 adoption. Prior to the hearing, Schuman several times what had however, various final details gotten things stirred up. 250±A, on Copperas Creek, wooded, coastal, lake, cabin, rural water [LB01] $795,000 needed to be handled. Schuman said he didn't 243 A, reservoir, wells, irrig.pit, on hwy., cultivation, costal, pasture [AB01] $2,500/acre The Commissioners con- know, but that the pay rates in 236±A, wells, tanks, rolling terrain, minerals available, hunting [DS02] $2,195/acre sidered a request by Bill Koenig the District Clerk's office were 231 A, on Leon River, wells, pecan trees, hunting UNDER CONTRACT [DK01] $665,280 3/2.5/2 on 3 acres. Free flowing floor plan, stunning family to allocate additional revenue out of line. He added that he did- 81 A, Pecan Orchard, 900± improved variety, underground irrig, wells [REM01] $405,000 room with fireplace, designer kitchen with island and from fines that formerly were n't know why Boswell was tak- 52 A, 4-3 Brick Home, carport, wells, tanks, corrals, barns [LP01] $239,500 convenient dining bar, isolated master suite. The property is collected by the Justice of the ing things personally, but that he 51 A, highway frontage, spring creek and hunting [RP01] $182,000 enhanced with sparkling in-ground pool with hot tub, Peace office which are now didn't know what had stirred 45 A, 7 irrig.wells & pit, buried mainline w/risers, minerals available [NF01] $2,500/ Acre sprinkler system, huge workshop, and RV storage. being paid into the precinct things up. 30 A, 3-2½ Custom Home, garage, porch, shed/shop, barn, wells, tanks [DB01] $450,000 $349,900.00 Call Coldwell Banker Preferred Properties. funds because of a recent change Ruby Lesley said she 25.6 A, 4-2½ Brick Home, garage, carport, storage bldgs, well, tanks [JB03] $210,000 254-965-7775 or 254-977-4184. Ask for Nancy. in state law. believed the pay scale differen- 21±A, 2-2 16x72 mobile home, well, World Feeder Costal Bermuda grass [MS03] $105,000 Garry Steele commented tials recently came to light when 20 A, excellent home site, costal, rural water avail, hunting, minerals neg. [WM01] $75,000 that it was nothing more than a the former chief deputy in the 15±A, 3-2 Double Wide, well, carport, porch, storage bldgs, near Proctor Lk [LR02] $115,000 rearrangement of revenues and District Clerk's office resigned 4+A, 4-3 Remodeled Brick Home, additional recreational room, water well [RH02] $149,900 that he had no objection to it. and told other courthouse REAL ESTATE Jimmy Dale Johnson staffers about the budgeted pay 3-2 Frame Home, 2.5 A, wood stove, carport, rural water, well, shop [CC03] $99,900 agreed, commenting that it situation. 3-2 Doublewide, 2/car carport, fireplace, on 3+A lot, cov. RV parking area [LK01] $70,000 looked to him like the JP was Lesley noted that it created 2-2 Mobile Home 14X70, 12x28 add-on room, storage bldg/carport [PA01] $29,900 LAMB REAL ESTATE operating on a pretty tight budg- some hard feelings, but added 2-1½ Frame Home, new roof, attached garage, storage building [ST01] $75,000 209 N. Texas St. - 254-893-6502 et. that she understood Dickey's sit- 2-1 Frame Home, 2.3 A, screened porch, water well, storage bldg. [GB02] $55,000 Bill Lamb, Broker - Troy Morris, Agent www.deleonrealestate.com Joey Boswell agreed and uation also. Because the county 2-1 Fleetwood 14x52, shaded corner lot, well, undergound sprinkler,carport [JT03] $35,000 added that if there was no objec- does not have any merit or 80918 • NEW LISTING: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath get -away, (2) tree covered lots at Promontory Park RV Resort, Lake Proctor. $33,500. tion that he would reflect the longevity pay scale increases, a More Info & Pictures at: www.GilderRealty.com • NEW LISTING! Like to fish and play golf? 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx 1700 change in the final version of the new employee makes the same sq ft frame fixer upper on 2 tree-covered fenced lots adjoining east side of PAR budget. as an employee who has worked Village on Lake Proctor. $42,000. Boswell also mentioned there for many years. NEW LISTING: 3/2/2 Brick on nice corner lot, CH/A, lots of kitchen cabinets, COGBURN 1550 sqft (CAD) very nice, wellSOLD maintained. $82,500. that he had caught an error in a Lesley added that both she • 40.25 acres “GOOD” coastal hay producing property, irrigation wells and sys- salary provision for a 5% blanket and everyone in her office was tems, food fencing. $4000/acre raise which had been calculated grateful for the budgeted 5% REAL ESTATE • If you like older homes in fantastic condition, you’ll like this one! 3-1 frame In DeLeon Continuously Since 1954 Craftsman style with attached double car garage. New carpet, paint and fixtures. only for a partial year where a increase. $68,000. new part time jail maintenance Brenda Dickey reiterated • 93’ X 125’ lot on North Texas. $5,000 • 3 BR, 1 BTH Rock Home on corner lot with beautiful oak trees, garden spot, position had been added. that she was not asking for an • 5 lots totaling 1.531 Acres, all city utilities available, corner loca- double garage, w/shop/storageSOLD building. $32,500. There were several ques- increase for herself, and that she tion, great building site. $18,500. • NEW: 10 acres outside city limits on Hwy 6. $4,000/acre • 3/4 acre lot in DeLeon, well, pad w/elec., city water, phone & • 55.613 acres, well, electricity, good fencing, mixed grasses. $2,250/acre. tions posed to Boswell and Billy would do without to have her cable, septic and 20x40 shop building. $20,000. $17,500. • NEW: 3 BDR, 1 BTH Frame on approx 3 acres., Approx 1500 sq ft. CH/A, Ruth Rust by Commissioners staff be paid more. • Nice Fleetwood, 3-2m/h, 1216 sf, CH/A, 3 bay carport, metal Carport, pecan trees, water well, approx 1200 sq ft shop. $75,000 Call 254-433- regarding the position, which "It was my girls I was con- shop, quiet street. $27,500. Sold 2433. seemed to be answered to their cerned about," Dickey added. • NEW: Nice 3-1-1 Home, 1680sf, CH/A, remodeled bathroom, • 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath frame on 4+ acres $92,000. lots kitchen cabinets, metal roof, beautiful trees, fenced, well • 3-2-3 Brick on very nice corner lot. Hardwood floors. Large rooms. $92,500. eventual satisfaction. She was told, however, that her (pump needs work) storage bldg. $49,500. • 3-2-1 carport, 2 Story frame on nice lot. $45,000. The third budget related request could not legally be • Remodeled 3-2-1 frame, 1170 sf, Central A/H. New floors, item concerned the pay rates for granted. plumbing kitchen/bathContract fixtures, water Pending heater, & more. 14 x 20 the chief deputy and clerk posi- Dickey left to return to her shop, 117 x 120 lot, nice neighborhood. $52,500. Skip Smith, owner Jackson Wilson, broker • 2 or 3 br- 1 1/2-2 brick, 1753sf, CH/A, new roof, large kitchen, tions in the District Clerk's office upstairs adding that she 2 stg bldgs, RV shed, well, fenced back yard, corner lot, comfort- Frontier Farm & Ranch office. Brenda Dickey was invit- would work with whatever the able home. $69,500 Specializing in Farm & Ranch Real Estate ed to speak to the Court on the Court decided. •3-2-2 Austin Stone home, 1438sf, new laminate floors, New CH/A, has 1-1 apt basement, water well (pump needs work), 111 E. Blackjack • Dublin, TX 76446 matter. After Dickey left there was fenced back yard. $69,900. $64,900 Office (254)445-4006 • Fax (254) 445-3770 Dickey talked about the more discussion regarding the • DeLeon: 3-2-2 Brick, 1200 sf, CH/A, metal roof, city water and Skip Smith (254) 485-0286 heavy workload in her office and situation and sympathetic water well, stg bldg, large oaks. $78,000 $74,950 Cade Richmond (325) 330-0590 the relatively low pay which she remarks made regarding what • 3-2-1 Brick, 1341 sf, CH/A, built 1984, approx. 1 3/4 acres, nice Jason Withers (254) 918-3101 trees, quiet street, well caredSold for home. $79,500. www.ffrtexas.com said made it difficult to keep a she was trying to do for the • DeLeon: 3-1.5-2 brick, total elec. app 1859’, good condition person working for long in the county. with partial updating, 2 CH/CA units, & new roof. App. 65 acre lot, NEW LISTING: 672 S. Bowie St, clerk position. Dickey com- Joey Boswell recalled a 2 storage buildings, a fenced back yard, a water well w.yard DeLeon. Large Immaculate 2330 mented that once she has trained time years earlier when the sprinklers, large garden area, fruit & nut trees. $84,000 Seller Brick Home , 3 Br/ 1 3/4 Bath, too Financing Possible! much to list... $119,500 an employee to do the work that county had tried to establish • 19.6 A N/E DeLeon: 4- 2 1/2-2 brick, 2543 sf, 2 central a/h, • NEW LISTING: 52 Acres 4 miles from they are generally able to find merit and longevity pay scales large den w/fireplace, family room & more! 2 wells, pond, metal Dublin, 2400 sq ft custom double wide, 2nd better paying work elsewhere. and that it had created big morale building. Nice view! $275,000.00 Home 2/2 with office and RV hookup too much to list. $315,000.00 • 38 A M/L south Gorman: Fronts FM 679, about 10 A large • NEW LISTING: 86 +/- Acres near Lamkin.20 acres thick woods, great hunting! Dickey had requested no and management problems. Pecan Trees, nice location for pond, good fences, sandy land. pay raise for her own position, After a meeting break, all $2,500/acre Remainder in improved coastal grasses. $3,500/acre. but did ask for and had been three Commissioners expressed •REDUCED: 40 a m/l near Gorman, pasture, fenced, small • NEW LISTING! 624± Acres near Priddy. The start of the Hill Country! Excellent hunting, beautiful panoramic views, rolling topography, exceptional cover on the granted in the draft budget, high- agreement that they had made a cabin, water well, small pond, elec., sandy soil. $2750/acre • N/W DeLeon - 45A m/l, sandy soil several pecan trees, 7 wells, entire property. Live Oaks, Post Oaks and Mesquites. Don’t miss this property, the er pay for the two staff positions mistake in granting Dickey's ear- irr. REservoir, ready for crops or coastal. $2,500/acre. deer hunting doesn’t get any better! Deer, turkey, dove & qual. $2,800 per acre. than was the standard for pay lier pay request without fully •77.68 A near Sipe Springs: Great hunting place! 30x40 metal • NEW LISTING: 167 Acres near DeLeon. rent house and main house, 80+ acres rates in other county offices. considering its impact on other bldg w/living quarters, deer, turkey, other wildlife, 2 ponds of coastal, 35 acres cultivated. $775,000.00 When word spread around county departments. They fur- stocked with fish. Live & post oak, mesquite. Owners mineral • NEW LISTING: 123 Acres near Gorman, 40 acres coastal, 40 acres cultivation, rights included. $3,250/acre. tanks & woods. $2250.00 per acre. the courthouse about the dispari- ther agreed that the situation • 80A n/w DeLeon, app. 30 a coastal, 7-8 wells, reservoir, good ty, the grumbling got back to the needed to be corrected before the fences, elec., good soil, nice pond site. Will divide $2,500 per • NEW LISTING: 323 Acres near Ranger, Horse Barn, Living quarters, 40 acres coast. REDUCED TO $995,000 Commissioners. budget was adopted. acre • 97.5 A, Hwy 16S DeLeon, part wooded, part open farm land, 2 • NEW LISTING: 147 Acres Near Carlton, 2 tanks, great hunting! $2500/acre Dickey stated that if she Garry Steele commented, "I ponds, electricity, county water available, pavement and county • NEW LISTING: 161.5 A Acres Near Carlton,3 BD/1 Bth ranch house, 6 stall could hire and train two good think it's shame on us... We road frontage. $3,200/acre horse barn, tanks, creek & great hunting. $2,500 per acre. employees, she could keep from shouldn't have done it to start • 100 A West DeLeon, FM 587, 3-1 1/2-2 Brick, 1444 sq ft. CH/A, • 61 +/- Acres N. of Comanche: fantastic hunting, great building site, highway having to hire a third staff posi- with. We need to correct it, and fireplace, carpeted, some remodeling. 3 ponds, 30A crop land, frontage...$3,795 per acre. 35A coastal, some native, fenced 2 steel corrals, 2 wells, shop • NEW LISTING: 527 acres in eastern Comanche Co., Sowells Creek runs tion. She stated her belief that we need to do it today." building. Nice setup. “MINERAL RIGHTS” $295,000.00 throughout, great building site, very scenic, CR frontage on two two well trained, adequately It was agreed that a formal • S/W DeLeon - 131 A with 12 acre Lake, 66 A. coastal, 53 A farm sides...$2,495/acre.UNDER CONTRACT. paid clerks could do the job and motion and vote was not neces- land, well, 3 ponds, great fences, good horse place, hunting. $3,300/acre. •LAKE PROPERTY: Overlooking Lake Proctor, nice 2/ 2.5 brick home on 7.7 still save the county money. sary and that the budget would • NEW LISTING: 167.79 acres Erath Co. very diversified, 4 acres +/- CAD, ...$169,500 UNDER CONTRACT A lengthy discussion be appropriately adjusted. ponds, 6 water wells (several 5-15HP) 60 A. Cult w/pivot, plus a • 675 acres large cattle or game ranch, 8 tanks, great cover, 8 tanks near Eastland. ensued regarding various pay Brenda Dickey was called sideroll, buried mainlines, 30A coastal, bal. Liveoak covered $2250.00 per acre. rates and the budget preparation back to the meeting and Bobby native hillside pastures. App 100’ elev change, good homesite, • 80 acres near Edna Hill, 2500 sqft home, 3 pastures, large tank. $295,000.00 pens, barn, new perimeter fence, rent house, barn w/1-1 apt. • 35 acres Sidney CR frontage, scattered trees, pens in oats $4,250.00 per process. Schuman explained their deci- inside. $650,000. Joey Boswell noted that sion to her. He and other • 358A, west of DeLeon, 30% wooded, 60% old fields, deer & acre • 328 acres near Sidney, 3200sqft. custom home, spring fed creek, pens, Dickey had requested additional Commissioners stated that if she hogs, 2 nice ponds, some new fences, elec, several water wells. Owners mineral rights included. $2,350.00 per acre. barns, 160A coastal, 100 cultivation. Great Hunting. CALL FOR pay for her clerk position and needed additional help to handle DETAILS! Skip Smith, Owner • Jackson Wilson, Broker • Jason Withers, Agent-254-918-3101 that it had been granted by the her workload that it would most 916 Texas St. Call Us At 254-893-6666 Commissioners during the first likely be granted. www.cogburnrealestate.com “Support Your Local Volunteer Fire Department” Page 12/ Thursday, October 2, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press Garry Steele again offered a Commissioners Complete motion to adopt the 2008/2009 Comanche budget as amended on the cur- Work on Budget and rent day. Jimmy Dale Johnson Livestock Property Tax Rate seconded and the vote of Exchange approval was unanimous among (From Page 11) the three Commissioners pres- According to Comanche ent. Garry Steele made a motion Helberg pointed out that no Livestock Exchange, their After further delay, Bobby to adopt the budget as changed budget for expenses related to receipts totaled 542 head of cat- Schuman offered a motion, the in the current meeting. implementation of the floodplain tle on Saturday, September 27. legal details of which were cited Before a second could be ordinance had been provided. There were 52 buyers and 98 by Joey Boswell, to adopt the made, however, Joey Boswell After discussion of the sellers. county tax rate for 2008 of $.612 noted that certain specific lan- anticipated costs and revenues, it Packer cows and bulls a cents per $100 taxable valuation. guage needed to be included in was decided that a $2,500 provi- good bit lower due to the large Bus Safety Improvements To help reduce the number Jimmy Dale Johnson seconded. the motion. sion for the flood plain permit- number of cows on hand at pack- Can Save Lives of deaths and injuries caused by A record vote was taken and During the delay to obtain ting process would be estab- ing houses. Feeder steers and Each year, millions of motorcoach accidents, and to all three Commissioners present the required language, Ray lished. heifers lower due to price on Americans climb aboard buses, save more families the grief and voted for it. corn, fuel, and the national eco- expecting safe trips across their sadness of losing a loved one, I A second required accom- nomic situation. communities or states. The vast have joined with Senator Sherrod panying motion was offered by Cows: utility 45-50; few majority of these bus passengers Brown of Ohio to author a Flu Shot Clinic Garry Steele and again with the high dressing 53; cutters 42-50; arrive safe and sound at their des- sweeping bus safety bill. legal details cited by Joey canners 35-40; old shell 25-33; tination. But this is not always Presently, motorcoach inte- Boswell. Bobby Schuman sec- stockers 65-80. the case because, whether due to riors are outfitted with seats onded and the vote in favor was Girling Health Care will be sponsoring Bulls: bologna 59-63; few mechanical malfunction or driver designed to protect passengers unanimous. high dressing 64.50; stockers- error, bus accidents do occur and from front- or rear-end impact. a Shot Clinic, October 9, 9AM til 1PM Other Business 75-80; utility 48-53. many of them result in preventa- Specifically, if a bus is rear- In other business, the at DeLeon First National Bank Cow & calf pairs: 1000- ble tragedy. ended by a tractor trailer while Commissioners: 1200; plain 750-850 In the past three years, there traveling, passengers will lurch Community Room. If you have • Voted unanimously to Bred cows: Good 750-850; has been a rash of deadly bus into the seat in front of them, Medicare Part B, the cost is covered. seek bids individually and col- plain 550-650. crashes. which should absorb the force lectively for pavement resurfac- Steers Med & Lg #1: 300- In 2005, with Hurricane Rita and prevent them from being Bring Card to clinic, all others $20.00 ing for parking areas at the court- 400#–128-135; 400-500 #–120- threatening the Texas Gulf Coast, thrown from their seats. If there are any ques- house annex, the sheriffs office 128; 500-600#–95-100; 600- thousands fled from the storm’s But, in the case of a side and jail, and the main court- 700#–92-97; 700# & up–92-96. path. A busload of nursing home impact or a rollover, passengers tions, call our office house. Garry Steele suggested Med & Lg #2: 300- residents evacuated out of are much more vulnerable. When at 1-800-950-0363. the bids be sought in the same ad 400#–120-125; 400-500#–110- Houston, hoping they were safer buses are hit from the side, their where bids were being sought 115, 500-600# –90-95; 600- with every mile placed between elongated structures are prone to for courthouse annex roofing 700#–85-90; 700# & up–-85-90. them and the hurricane. The trip twist, causing the windows to authorized earlier. Med & Lg #3: 300- ended in tragedy when their pop out and increasing the risk of • Discussed the inadequate 400#–105-110; 400-500# –90- poorly-maintained bus became passenger ejection from the vehi- functionality of the restrooms in 95; 500-600# –85-90; 600- engulfed in flames, claiming the cle. If a bus rolls over, the frame BUSINESS DIRECTORY the courthouse basement and 700#–80-85; 700# & up–75-80. lives of 23 elderly citizens. is likely to crumple because there agreed to put it on the agenda for Heifers Med & Lg #1: 300- On March 29, 2006, a char- is little structural support for the Only $30.00 per month • the next Commissioners meet- 400#–100-109; 400-500# –100- tered bus carrying Beaumont’s roof aside from the windows. ing. 106;500-600#–92-98;600-700#– West Brook High School girls The National Transportation Call 893-7887 • Approved by unanimous 90-95; 700# & up–85-90. soccer team was involved in an Safety Board has long called for vote a regular current year budg- Med & Lg #2: 300- accident while traveling to a substantial safety upgrades with- et amendment. 400#–95-100; 400-500#–90-95; playoff game. The bus over- in the motorcoach industry, but • Approved by unanimous 500-600#– 85-90; 600-700#–83- turned and two players were its recommendations have lan- KIDS DUDS vote the Treasurer's Letter of 88; 700# & up 80-85. ejected from the bus and killed. guished for years without federal RESALE SHOP Request. Med & Lg #3: 300- Several others were severely attention or action. Congress has Newborn to Size 10. Also maternity clothes. Tues-Sat 400#–85-92; 400-500#–80-85; injured. been aware of safety gaps on 10AM-5PM 710 N. Austin, Comanche, TX 325-356-1144 500-600# –78-83; 600-700# On August 8, 2008, 17 buses for years, but the problem –75-80; 700# & up–70-75. Vietnamese Catholics, en route has been ignored. Sheep & Goat Market: from Houston to a religious festi- Our legislation would direct REYNOLDS Dr. Russell Reynolds Stocker Nannies $30-55/hd; val in Missouri, were killed when the U.S. Department of Chiropractic Center Kids #55-60 $88/hd. their charter bus skidded into a Transportation to upgrade federal guard rail and toppled onto its safety standards applicable to 910 N. Austin, Comanche, Texas 76442 side. motorcoaches. The bill would For Appointments Call 325-356-5283 Shop the pages of the Similar deadly crashes have require the installation of safety been reported across the country. belts on every bus seat. It would DeLeon Free Press Many of these accidents are still mandate improved glazing on under investigation, and the fac- windows and other measures to Family tors that caused each crash may prevent passenger-ejection. Dentistry Johnny C. Smith, D.D.S. ************ Pre-payment is required on vary dramatically. However, one Enhanced seating designs could Orthodontics 740 N. 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DeLeon Free Press an increase in business opportu- "Most homes and business- nities as consumers seek stability es have been damaged. Most and the comfort of doing busi- electricity remains out. Most ness with someone who knows water and treatment facilities are them and actually cares about damaged. Most sewage service their financial well-being," and treatment facilities are down. McCauley said. "It is estimated to take up to The Independent Bankers six months to make Galveston, Association of Texas represents Orange and other heavy-impact some 2,000 Texas domiciled areas totally habitable. Texas-based banks stand banks and branches. McCauley is "Texas respectfully asks that strong as turmoil executive vice president of San Individual Assistance be extend- hits Wall Street Antonio-based Frost Bank, with ed until the heavy impact areas AUSTIN - With the U.S. 91 branches throughout the state. are rebuilt and totally habitable. Congress on the verge of passing Hurricane recovery Again, treat us as Louisiana was a Wall Street bailout bill, what forges ahead afforded after Katrina." repercussions lie in store for Now, more than two weeks Insurers win in Sunset vote America remain to be seen. since Hurricane Ike tore through At a Sept. 24 meeting of the Reports of troubled financial Texas Sept. 13-14, we're still in Texas Sunset Commission, law- markets cause uneasiness or cast the early stages of recovery. Ike makers deadlocked on a proposal gloom. claimed 27 lives in Texas and to require the state's five largest Here in Texas, however, damages may reach $35 billion. insurance companies to wait at there appears to be a bright spot Repair, debris removal and least 30 days before raising rates despite the financial turmoil. salvage crews are hard at work. on homeowners' insurance. The outlook for Texas-based Aerial spraying for mosquitos is The deadlock translates to a banks is strong, members of the under way. But in hard-hit win for insurance companies, so Independent Bankers Galveston, water and electrical they will be able to increase rates Association of Texas reported services are not fully restored. without approval from the state during the group's 34th annual FEMA and HUD are help- of Texas. convention Sept. 20-23. ing displaced Texans find tempo- The proposal requiring a Surveys conducted among rary housing and the Department waiting period to raise rates was the membership of the nation's of Labor approved a $16 million made by Sen. Juan "Chuy" largest state community banking federal grant to fund 600 tempo- Hinojosa, D-McAllen, who organization showed that mem- rary positions to assist in clean- noted that Texans pay the nation's ber banks are well capitalized up and recovery efforts. highest rates. and in good financial shape. On Sept. 23 in Washington, Evidence preservation is topic "Texas community banks D.C., Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst The collection, storage and did not participate in the exotic testified before a U.S. Senate preservation of evidence were mortgage frenzy that created so subcommittee on disaster recov- discussed at a Sept. 25 meeting of much havoc across the nation," ery. the Texas Criminal Justice IBAT chairman Cliff McCauley After acknowledging that Integrity Unit. said. "They stayed pretty much Texas was granted 100 percent State Rep. Jim McReynolds, with the types of lending they federal cost share for evacuees D-Lufkin, said he is concerned have done for years, to local con- for 30 days, Dewhurst said, about wrongful convictions and sumers and small businesses." "Senators, 30 days is a real hard- the need for proper storage of A small percentage of ship. The city of Galveston with biological evidence. Texas-based banks will experi- ence some losses related to the financial crisis, but the survey showed that none will be dam- aged significantly. Mozell’s McCauley said the Texas economy is still strong and peo- Country Kitchen ple still want to live in the Lone 1000 Navarro St • DeLeon • 254-893-7090 Star State. "Job growth, tax rev- enues, new construction, home sales - while no doubt impacted Come Join Us For Great Food and a Great Time! PATRONIZE OPEN THE ADVERTISERS Monday thru Sunday 6 AM til 2PM IN YOUR except Friday when HOMETOWN it it CATFISH NIGHT! NEWSPAPER! Page 16/ Thursday, October 2, 2008 / DeLeon Free Press Vets Corner By Jim Coats Commander, DAV Chapter #43

This past Thursday I had a very nice visitor in my office from Abilene. He is from the Texas Workforce Commission, which has just formed a new organization called the Texas Veterans Leadership Program. The program is designed to assist veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan as they transition from military back to civilian life. His name is Scotty Henderson, and he has a 19 county area in which he has the duty to help those veterans make that transition. Scotty is a 23 year veteran recently retired from the Army. The program is modeled after the Vietnam Veterans Leadership Program established under President Reagan. That program involved veterans help- FCCLA SWEETHEART. Libby Gilder, the daughter of ing their fellow veterans who Barbara Abels, was selected 2008 FCCLA Sweetheart dur- were unemployed or underem- ing pre-game ceremonies Friday, September 26, at ployed, or who had lingering Bearcat Stadium. She was escorted by FCCLA Beau problems with their Vietnam Stuart Martin, the son of Tim and Debbie Martin. experience. This program is designed to help our current vet- erans who have similar prob- lems. The Texas Veterans Leadership Program has recruit- ed 28 veterans as Veterans Resource and Referral Specialists to provide veterans with employment and training services. They are stationed in workforce centers in each Local Workforce Development Board area while working closely with workforce center staff and the local staff of the Texas Veterans Commission. Returning veterans, employers interested in hiring veterans, and organizations seek- ing to join their effort, can find their local Veterans Resource and Referral Specialist at vets.texasworkforce.org or by calling 1-888-VET-TEX1. This is another service designed to help a veteran.

FFA SWEETHEART. Latisha Abbey, the daughter of David and Cindy Abbey, was selected 2008 FFA Sweetheart dur- Shop the pages of the ing pre-game ceremonies Friday, September 26, at Bearcat Stadium. She was escorted by DeLeon FFA pres- DeLeon Free Press ident Matt Nowlin, son of Terry and Leisa Nowlin. DeLeon Free Press Football Contest To enter the Free Press Football Contest, write the NAME OF THE SPONSOR corresponding to the number following the name of the team you select to win on the appropriate game line of the entry form. The weekly contest games were selected from schedules published prior to the beginning of the season. If there is an error, or the games were changed or cancelled for any reason, the affected game(s) will not be counted in contest results. In case of ties, the winner will be determined by the closest guess to the total number of points scored in the first contest game. Only one entry per person is allowed. Bring your entry to the Free Press office prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, or mail it to DeLeon Free Press, P. O. Box 320, DeLeon, TX 76444 with a postmark prior to 5:00 p.m. Friday. Mailed entries must be received by Monday to be counted. Only purchased newspaper forms may be entered. Complimentary copies and photocopies are not eligible. Email subscribers may email their picks, points and information following the same format as on the printed form, however, the email must be received by 5:00 p.m. Friday to qualify. DeLeon Free Press Sponsored by: Football Contest 1. Ag Texas Farm Credit Services 20. Golden Oak Milling One Winner - $50 2. All Star Clips 21. Gooden Petroleum 3. Bayer Motor Company 22. Hwy 6 Cafe Week 5 • October 3-4 4. Bobby Winkles Construction 23. Johnson & Parker Law Office 5. Bruner Motor Company 24. Lampman Pecan Company Write In Corresponding Sponsor Name 6. City of DeLeon 25. Lindley Transport Game 1:______7. Comanche County Abstract 26. MedWay Home Health Game 2:______8. Comanche County Telephone 27. Mid-Tex Cellular Ltd. Game 3:______9. Cook Insurance 28. Mozell’s Country Kitchen Game 4:______10. Cross Timbers Health Clinic 29. Nowlin Funeral Home Game 5:______11. DeLeon Athletic Booster Club 30. OBBCO Ranch Game 6:______12. DeLeon Independent School District 31. Pate’s Hardware Game 7:______13. Farmers & Merchants Bank 32. Paw Print Parlor Game 8:______14. Farm Bureau - DeLeon/Comanche 33. Price’s Flowers & Gifts Game 9:______15. First United Methodist Church 34. Rollies On Texas Game 10:______16. Freddie’s Short Stop & BBQ 35. Shelby Pharmacy Game 11:______17. Frontier Boot & Shoe Repair 36. State Farm Insurance Game 12:______18. Gilder Construction & Mini-Storage 37. Steve Sheetz Plumbing Game 13:______19. Gilder Reality 38. Weaver Drug Game 14:______Game 15:______Week 5 • October 3-4 Tie-Breaker - Total Points Scored in G1--Archer City (38) @ Gorman (2) G10--Texas A&M Kingsville (9) Game 1:______G2--Perrin-Whitt (1) @ Evantt (37) @ Tarleton (18) G3--Muenster (6) @ Santo (12) G11--Texas (26) @ Colorado (11) Name:______G4--Comanche (16) @ Dublin (32) G12--Texas A&M (29) @ OK State (17) G5--San Saba (21) @ Bangs (22) G13--Texas Tech (27) @ Kansas State (28) Phone:______G6--Hamilton (31) @ Clifton (4) G14-- Oklahoma (33) @ Baylor (14) Address:______G7--Hico (7) @ Moody (8) G8--Manor (30) @ Brownwood (15) G15--Morgan (3) @ Sidney (24) G9--Early (5) @ Brady (10)