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Seventy-five Cents RESS Thursday, July 30, F2015 REE22 Pages P Volume 126, No. 7 DeLeon, TX 76444 Peach and Melon Festival begins Tuesday night! Tuesday, August 4, 2015: 6 p.m.: Midway begins (gates open at 5) 7 p.m.: Selection of Little Miss DeLeon 9:30 p.m.: Selection of Festival Queen Wednesday, August 5, 2015: 7 p.m.: Festival street parade begins 8:30 p.m.: Kids’ Tractor Pulls 9 p.m.: Melon and Cake Auction Filing period opens

STATE CHAMPIONS. The DeLeon Elite 12 and under baseball team brought home a state championship last for City Council week as Texas Teen-Age Baseball Association State Champions. The State Tournament was held July 20-24 in Presidio, Texas. DeLeon Elite advanced to the state tournament having an undefeated season, 13-0. After tourna- ment play their record jumped to 17-0, defeating the Gorman Ducks 15-5, Comanche Astros 9-8, Cross Plains Place 3 Buffalos 12-1 and Presidio Astros 11-8. Members of the DeLeon Elite include: Austin Stogsdill, Riggin Williams, This fall DeLeon will be 24. Blake Hodges, MJ Locke, Gabriel Perez, Kody Johnson, Dawson Mathews, Joe Leal, Harvey Constancio, Mattson having a special election to fill Early voting for the elec- Locke, Jacob Constancio, and Zak Sides. Not pictured Isaiah Sparger. Coaches: Rosendo Perez, Matthew Locke, the vacated Place 3 City tion will occur October 19 - Luke Mix and Joe Locke. The DeLeon Elite would like to thank everyone that helped them out along the way... your Council seat, left open follow- October 30. donations were greatly appreciated. Below left, Mattson Locke was selected 2015 TTAB State Tournament Most ing former councilman Ron Election Day will be Valuable Player. Below right, Harvey Constancio won the 2015 TTAB State Tournament Home Run Derby. Johnson’s appointment as November 3. Mayor of DeLeon. Anyone not registered to Those interested in run- vote, should register by ning for the Place 3 City October 5 in order to cast their Council seat may file as a can- ballots in the upcoming elec- didate at DeLeon City Hall tion. through the next four weeks. No candidate has yet filed The last day to file as a for Place 3 during the first few candidate for election is August days of the filing period. Comanche County Grand Jury returns indictments Brenda Dickey, District with Deadly Weapon, 2nd Council discusses water troubles, Clerk, was presented with the Degree; following indictments returned • Christopher Dee Yount, by the Comanche County DeLeon, Assault Family Grand Jury on July 24, 2015: Violence, Impede Breath, 3rd debates future of veteran memorial • Lydel Justin Parr, Degree; By JON AWBREY water that the city alleges that provides the meters, a light- ning through it,” said Duncan. DeLeon, Aggregative Assault • Fabian Hernandez, Publisher passed through his water meter. ning strike (which possibly These answers seemed with Public Servant 1st Degree; DeLeon, Unauthorized Use of “We need to get some damaged Nowlin’s meter tem- plausible enough to the council • Christopher Dee Yount, Motor Vehicle; The DeLeon City Council answers,” said Council porarily) could indeed damage that Abbe motioned to leave DeLeon, Aggregative Assault • Thomas Dewayne Boyd met in a regular meeting Member Gynnalyn Abbe on the meter, but it would have Nowlin’s bill as charged. SBI, 2nd Degree; Jr, Dublin, Unauthorized Use of Monday to discuss a short Monday. “It’s kind of embar- destroyed the components Council Member Lee Childers • Christopher Dee Yount, a Motor Vehicle; agenda that included water theft rassing [to not have answers to rather than caused the meter to added the second, and all DeLeon, Aggregative Assault See Indictments Page 6 and the future of the DeLeon people’s questions].” register incorrectly. approved. Veterans Remembrance Wall. “I think if we can’t give The council also debated The council then discussed CCMC cites significant First, the council contin- [customers] answers, then we whether air pressure inside the the DeLeon Veterans ued a discussion from last meet- should adjust their bill,” added water line, courtesy of the Remembrance Wall. progress in latest update ing regarding DeLeon resident DeLeon Mayor Ron Johnson. recent water line replacement According to the council, Mark Nowlin’s water bill. However, in the time since project, could have caused air the Remembrance Wall com- By JERRY MORGAN Comanche County According to a previous the last meeting of the council, to blow through the meter, mittee has not been performing Consolidated Hospital District, statement from Nowlin, two council members obtained causing it to register incorrectly. promised maintenance at the The Board of Directors of leases the hospital and clinic different plumbers disputed the some technical information According to City Works site of the veterans’ memorial the Comanche County Medical facility from the District and amount of water that Nowlin about the meter in question, and Supervisor Rob Duncan, that adjacent to City Hall. Center Corporation (CCMCC) pays the District a monthly allegedly used in May, saying a few answers were forthcom- was not a possibility. is pleased to report to the public lease. We operate and manage that Nowlin’s system could not ing at Monday’s meeting. “It’s just not possible for it we serve that our hospital has only the hospital and Doctors possibly handle the amount According to the company to register without water run- See City Council page 10 been making significant Clinic. The District continues progress from a time when to operate the Wellness Centers there was concern as to its con- in Comanche and DeLeon, the Light ‘em if you got ‘em: tinued operational viability. hospital ambulance service and As a reminder, our non- a home health service, and con- profit corporation, which is tinues to own the hospital and County may face burn ban in future entirely separate from the See CCMC page 6

The Commissioners’ state Buy Board service if they advertise for fuel bids at this higher on the drought index, Court of Comanche County, approached $50,000 in fuel time. and that it was in moderate fire Sheriff’s Office Texas met in a regular meeting purchases. Buy Board allows Next, Commissioners danger. on Monday on July 27, 2015 to governmental entities to pur- Gillette and Sides made the “Any fire we’ve had has discuss a very short agenda. chase discounted items from motion and second to acknowl- been mild, and not aggressive at investigates theft Commissioners began the vendors throughout the state. edge the proposed 2016-2017 all,” said Helberg, “but we are meeting by discussing advertis- It was generally agreed Fiscal Year Budget for the getting [closer to dangerous ing for fuel bids for each that the commissioners could 220th Community Supervision conditions]. If you’ve got brush near DeLeon precinct and the county sher- turn to Buy Board rather than and Correction Department. to burn, then you had better get iff’s office. advertise for bids if they The county does not fund it burned.” The Comanche County Also you can use the new “We tend to get [fuel] reached the $50,000 threshold. the 220th Community Finally, commissioners Sheriff’s Office is investigating texting system. Text your cheaper without using the bid- Commissioners cited Supervision and Correction discussed recent changes in a stolen property offense. information to 274-637 and ding process,” said Precinct #1 recent consolidation among Department budget, but it is FEMA response to Comanche The theft occurred in the start the text off with CCSinfo Commissioner Gary fuel suppliers as one reason for required by law to acknowl- County’s spring storm damage. 4000 block of Hwy 6 in the followed by the tip. Underwood. declining the bidding process. edge it. The county provides A special meeting to discuss DeLeon area sometime Remember we do not want “I’d rather forego the bid Comanche County Sheriff office space and a telephone FEMA was scheduled for between July 11 and July 22. your name or phone number process,” added Precinct #3 Jeff Lambert, however, told line only, also required by law. Tuesday morning. Taken in the theft was a just the information. Commissioner Sherman Sides. commissioners that the All approved. Motion car- On Tuesday, reported Miller Bobcat 225 welder, Any information that leads County Auditor Joey Sheriff’s Office would prefer to ried. County Clerk Ruby Lesley, 100+ feet of leads, Victor cut- to an arrest and indictment Boswell indicated that the bid- advertise for fuel bids. Emergency Management Kevin Keiser, Project Specialist ting torch, and a black shop could be eligible for up to a ding process would have to be Commissioners Coordinator Ray Helberg then with FEMA, started the meet- built trailer with a last name $1000 reward. used if commissioners obtained Underwood and Sides made the addressed the court and recom- ing off with an introduction of written in pink lettering on the You can view past post- more than $50,000 worth of motion and second to approve mended that the burn ban the new Public Assistance back of the trailer. ings of the crime of the week at fuel from a single supplier dur- advertising for fuel bids for the remain off. No action was taken Crew Leader, Louise Carrubba, Anyone with information our Facebook page at ing the year. Sheriff's Office and County Jail. to enact a burn ban. Environmental Specialist about this crime or any other is Comanche County Crime Underwood asked if com- All approved. Motion carried. However, Helberg report- Kathleen Foppes and four encouraged to call Crime Stoppers. missioners could turn to the The precincts will not ed that the county had risen See Possible Burn Ban page 10 Stoppers at (325)356-3737. Page 2/ Thursday, July 30, 2015 / DeLeon Free Press as read earlier in Coming Events Jon Q. Public... the free press by Jon Awbrey 10 YEARS AGO behind the church. the east side of Main Street on Class of Ann Weaver was pictured Saturday, August 2. 1955 July 28, 2005. Madison donating blood for the DeLeon John Weaver presented Wilkerson became the seventh Hospital Auxiliary blood drive. Betty Terrill a state and nation- On Tuesday, it was report- hopes men so greedily do thirst candidate running for Peach Twenty-three people, in all, al flag on loan from the West The Class of 1955 reunion ed the National Museum of after.” and Melon Queen. She was donated blood. Texas Chamber of Commerce will be meeting at First Natural History had identified Archer met Indians, too: sponsored by the DeLeon Executive Director Betty to be used during festival week. Christian Church on August 8, four sets of remains from the “These coming within call, Volunteer Fire Department. Terrill and Susie Hodges posed These flags were to be passed at 12 noon until everyone gets site of colonial Jamestown, the hailed us, and we answered. The Fort Worth and in front of a peach and melon on to several other communities tired. Lunch will be provided. earliest permanent English set- Then after signs of peace, and a Western Railway granted display. Even their clothes indi- during the Bicentennial Class of tlement in North America. long speech by one of them approval for a one day rail cated they were ready for the Celebration year. excursion ride from Dublin to 81st Peach and Melon Festival. Among those identified made, they came boldly aboard 50 YEARS AGO 1959 were Reverend Robert Hunt, us, being all naked, saving Gorman with a stop in DeLeon Coach Grady West and his on October 15. The “Doodle coaching staff set the first the first Anglican minister to about their shoulders certain The Class of 1959 will be Bug” left Dublin at 11:00 a.m. Bearcat football workout for July 29, 1965. Nancy serve in the western hemi- loose deer skins, and near their meeting at 2 or More Coffee with an hour and a half stop in Wednesday, August 9. Parker was named to the sphere; Capt. Gabriel Archer, a wastes seal skins tied fast like House on August 7, at 7:00 DeLeon. This gave riders time Approximately 60 boys were Dean’s Honor Roll at Abilene leader of the colony; and two to Irish dimmie trousers. One p.m. Be there or be square! relatives of colonial governor that seemed to be their com- to get a bite to eat and see the signed up to play that season. Christian College. Parker, a Terrill Antique Car Museum. 1962 graduate of DeLeon High Sir Thomas West - Sir mander wore a waistcoat of a 30 YEARS AGO Class of 1960 Ferdinando Wainman and Capt. black work, a pair of breeches, The train would then depart for School, was an elementary edu- William West. cloth stockings, shoes, hat and Gorman. After an hour and a cation major. The DeLeon High School All fell victim to the myri- band, one or two more had also half stop the train would make a August 1, 1985. Gary It was reported that the Class of 1960 will have its 55th ad hazards that befell the a few things made by some return trip with no stop in Morris was the headlining Fiddler’s Contest, presented reunion on Saturday, August 8, Jamestown colony between Christians; these with a piece of DeLeon. entertainment for the 71st during Peach and Melon from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the 1608 and 1610, and were chalk described the coast there- Cloyd Teague was pic- Peach and Melon Festival. Festival is one of the largest First Baptist Church Family buried in the chancel of an early abouts, and could name tured getting ready for Peach The Shakespeare Club old-time fiddler’s contests in Life Center. A catered lunch church at James’ Fort. Placentia of Newfoundland; and Melon Festival by repairing sponsored Kayla Holland for the state. will be served. For over 400 years, they they spoke divers Christian the sign at the old festival Peach and Melon Queen. Peach and Melon Festival For more information, have rested anonymously in the words, and seemed to under- grounds after a carnival ride Trey Weaver, Clay committee members Jim contact Geneva Wilson 893- southside Virginia earth - that is stand much more than we, for had damaged it the year before. Stewart, Randy Turner, and Womack, Lawrence Farley, 6558, Peggy Andress 893-2506 until November of 2013, when want of language could com- Todd Whitehead attended Dean Pounds, Elvin Walker, or Glenda Wilkerson at 893- archaeologists dug them up. prehend. These people are in 20 YEARS AGO Tarleton State University’s and Bill Wilkerson were guests 6355. In a strange bit of histori- color swart, their hair long, Boys Basketball Camp. of Murray Cox on his TV pro- July 27, 1995. Plans were gram. They were there to tell cal coincidence, it is theorized uptied with a knot in the part of 40 YEARS AGO Class of 1980 that the remains rested directly behind the head. They paint underway for the First Baptist the viewing audience about the beneath the floor of the church there bodies which are strong Church in DeLeon to build their 51st annual Peach and Melon when Pocahontas and John and well proportioned. These Family Life Center, located at July 30, 1975. The Melon Festival, and DeLeon. The DeLeon High School Rolfe were married there in much desire our longer stay, but Auction was set to be held on Class of 1980 will have its 35th 1614. finding ourselves short of our Home Sweet Home reunion on Saturday, August 8, The minister, Robert Hunt, purposed place, we set sail from at 6:00 p.m. at Mary Ann received the most humble bur- westward, leaving them and at DeLeon Nursing & Rehab Stewart’s home on Hwy 6 East ial. He received no coffin, but their coast.” Navarro in DeLeon. A meal By Linda Levens, AD was buried facing the congre- It might surprise many will be served. gation. readers that many of the first The rumor is true, I am ful Resident Council President out how to pronounce the Gabriel Archer was buried Indians met by exploring going to retire in September. Ethel Owen is back from the words on our list. Then we Class of with a Catholic reliquary and an Englishmen were no strangers However, Phillip and I are both hospital and feeling so much would stop and “hit” a few new ampulla that would have held to Europeans or European cul- going to stay on as part of the better. The Volunteer words. If you want a really 1990 --- holy water, identifying him as a ture. Coastal Indians had traded Volunteers Association and Association brought nachos good belly laugh you need to Catholic. Capt. Archer was with European fishermen for look forward to doing so. I and drinks to the residents, right attend the vocabulary event 25th apparently a victim of the the better part of a century know some of you are saying, after our monthly “Black Out sometime. Marie Nabors “Starving Time” that occurred before government-sanctioned “oh sure,” you’re going to retire Bingo” game. Miss Jewell immediately gets her phone out Reunion in 1610, which carried off exploration into the interior because I have cried wolf sev- brought in some homemade and tries to help me, but it is a much of the colony through even began. Some Indians had eral times before. But this time lemonade and the Browns, lost cause. Please join us on Sat, Aug disease and famine. even taught themselves how to it’s true. It has been the best Maedell, and Janis came in Each day is filled with 8 from 3-7 p.m. in the PAR Both Sir Ferdinando sail European boats, and Archer three years of my life, so far, to with their arms full. One thing activities that almost everyone Dining Hall. The pool will also Wainman and his kinsman described such a scene in work with the DeLeon Nursing about this Black out Bingo seem to enjoy, but none of them be available for the kids. Capt. William West died later in another passage. and Rehab team, and it has game, you have to get every are a one person effort. Our Spread the word and we hope 1610 - Wainman of natural But, unfortunately, been my honor to serve the res- number covered to black out music (three groups), our Bible to see you there! causes and West from injuries Archer’s men fought with idents. If I say anymore I will and that is no easy chore. I’m studies (three churches), our Class of 2005 sustained while battling Indians, too: “I commanded get sappy and cry. Thank you not sure if some of the players birthday parties (four different Powhatan Indians. Both of four of my company to seek out to all of you for supporting my weren’t in cahoots with Dona women baking cakes), our Ten-Year these men were buried in for crabs, lobsters, turtles, &c. article, for the time and effort Watson, Dietary Manager and manicures (one little tiny human-shaped coffins. for sustaining us... One of these that each one of you have made bingo caller extraordinaire. I woman that can do nine fancy Reunion According to the archaeol- was assaulted by four Indians, to make my job “the best job had to pay out on six, yes six manicures in one and half ever.” black outs. Hmmmm I just hours), our weekly bingo ogists who released the report, who with arrows did shoot and The DeLeon High School This week was full of fun wonder? games (4-5 volunteers that the discovery of the four men hurt one in his side, the other, a Class of 2005 will be having its and learning. The mountain of The ladies of the balloon rotate each week), our Sunday has unearthed the earliest lusty and nimble fellow, leaped 10-year reunion Saturday, merchandise we have accumu- volleyball team got to rally in services (every church in the remains of America’s first on and cut their bow strings, August 8, 2015, from 11 a.m. lated for our annual fall craft ice cream sundaes as they cele- ministerial alliance group), our founding fathers. whereupon they fled.” until 2:00 p.m. The reunion sale far exceeds the year before; brated whippin’ the men’s seasonal parties (everyone on In the case of Gabriel The men in Archer’s for- will be held at the Tim Beaty and we aren’t done yet! We are team. We set up and played staff plus the volunteers), and Archer, there is probably some aging party did not return to residence located at 4450 Hwy. all glad to see Annie Anders again this past Thursday, and our support group (many-many truth to his status as a forgotten camp until the following morn- 16, DeLeon. back among us even with her added an “improve your vocab- folks). It takes a village called founding father, or at least, a ing, causing Archer a night of All 2005 classmates and arm in a sling. She brings so ulary” quiz to the mix. The res- DeLeon to make it happen. “father” of a founding father, as worry, as he was “not able to their families are encouraged to much joy and good cakes to all idents would hit the balloon Thank you everyone. Come later generations of Archers conjecture anything of them attend. For additional informa- of us. We are glad our wonder- back and forth while I figure see us! (largely thought to have unless very evil.” tion contact Staci Beaty Cote at descended from the same fami- The attack on the foraging [email protected] ly as Capt. Gabriel Archer) party soon dispirited the rest of Minister’s Moments married extensively into the Archer’s men, and the Micah Dawson-DeLeon Church of Christ Morris- web of relations that would Englishmen returned to their eventually beget the family of ships a few days later and Terrill “I am the true vine, and they are burned” (John 15:1-6). Christ our Savior. Jesus is our Thomas Jefferson. returned to England. My Father is the vinedresser. When Jesus describes the true vine and supplies all that During an earlier sea voy- But the voyage to America Reunion Every branch in Me that does relationship that He shares with we need in order to live a faith- age of exploration to America, stuck with Captain Archer. not bear fruit He takes away; His disciples, he uses a vine and ful Christian life. Jesus desires Archer wrote the following of Five years later, in 1607, The reunion will be held and every branch that bears branches as a figure of speech. His followers to bear spiritual his first impressions of “the he was aboard when English on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at fruit He prunes, that it may bear It is important to understand fruit in order to be pleasing to northern part of Virginia”: ships rounded the bend to the First United Methodist more fruit. You are already what these branches represent God. Galatians 5:22-23 says, “This main is the goodliest con- found Jamestown, Virginia. Church Heritage Hall from clean because of the word in the above passage. The “But the fruit of the Spirit is tinent that ever we saw, promis- Three years later, he would 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch which I have spoken to you. branches refer to the individual love, joy, peace, longsuffering, ing more by far than we any did die in Jamestown, a victim of is provided. For more informa- Abide in Me, and I in you. As Christians in the Lord’s church. kindness, goodness, faithful- expect for it is replenished with famine and disease, only to be tion call Gil Gilbert at the branch cannot bear fruit of The branches are not referring ness, gentleness, self-control. fair fields, and in them fragrant remembered as a few pen (254)893-2452 or email: itself, unless it abides in the to the various religious groups, Against such there is no law.” flowers, also meadows, and strokes in a diary or name on a [email protected] vine, neither can you, unless because there were no such When Christians bear fruit, the hedged in with stately groves, ledger. you abide in Me. I am the vine, groups in existence in the first Father “prunes” them so they being furnished also with pleas- At least that’s the way it Comyn you are the branches. He who century. In the first century, can bear more fruit. When we ant brooks, and beautiful with was until an archaeologist abides in Me, and I in him, Christians were commanded to live in harmony with God’s two main rivers that (as we brought him back to life this School & bears much fruit; for without speak the same thing in order to word, we are producing the judge) may haply become good week. Me you can do nothing. If any- be united in faith and practice necessary spiritual fruit and harbors, and conduct us to the Student one does not abide in Me, he is (See 1 Corinthians 1:10-13). God will continue to help us cast out as a branch and is with- Since the individual (See 2 Peter 1:3). Reunion ered; and they gather them and Christians are the branches, we There are consequences throw them into the fire, and have a relationship to Jesus for not bearing spiritual fruit, The Comyn School Ex- because Jesus said that the Students Reunion will be held branch that does not bear fruit Saturday, August 8, at the will be thrown into the fire. The Comyn Baptist Church Annex. The DeLeon Free Press, P.O. Box 320, DeLeon, Texas 76444 vinedresser (the Father) will We will start gathering at 10:00 (Publication No. 150080) is published by Jon Awbrey, DBA, 51 remove the wayward branch so weeks per year, at 324 S. Texas in DeLeon. Periodicals postage a.m. No Lunch. Come and as to not be a burden on the rest enjoy the fellowship. is paid at DeLeon, Texas 76444. Telephone: 254-893-6868; Fax: of the branches. If you have 254-893-3550; e-mail:[email protected], web site: www.deleonfreepress.com. done what is necessary to be Senior Mailed subscription rates per year: By Comanche County post saved and added to the Lord’s office-$30, elsewhere in Texas-$35, elsewhere in U.S.-$40. church, are you bearing spiritu- Citizens We will be pleased to correct an erroneous description of any per- al fruit as God commands you son or organization which may appear in the DeLeon Free Press if to do? Menus it is brought to the attention of the editor. All reprinting rights are We would like to invite reserved. Copyright 2014. Wednesday, July 29: you to come join us this Sunday Chicken Salad Sandwich, at 9:45 a.m. for Bible class and Green Pepper Slaw, Corn 2015 at 10:45 a.m. for worship. We Salad, Melon Cup, Milk also meet again at 6 p.m. for Friday, July 31: Hawiian Publisher-Jon Awbrey evening worship on Sunday. Pork Chop, Creamed Potatoes Office Mgr.-Kay Hodges We are happy to study the Bible & Peas, Squash & Onions, Staff Writer-Sarah Awbrey with anyone interested in Whole Wheat Bread, Staff Writer-Susan Pugliese searching for the truth. Please Cinnamon Pears, Milk contact me at Monday, August 3: Chili [email protected] or you w/Beans, Oven Potatoes, Serving the DeLeon area since 1890, may call (254) 893-5842. May striving to be a positive voice in the community. Cornbread, Mandarin Orange God bless you! Fluff, Milk DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, July 30, 2015/ Page 3 Tate to Resign from Carrie Shipps Sackett PAR Realtor “Working For You” Tad Tate has resigned as 254-485-9325 Cell general manager at PAR Country Club and we appreci- 866-832-1241 Fax ate his time at PAR. Connie Pittman has stepped in as inter- 875 S. Graham St. im office manager. We are hav- Stephenville, Texas 76401 ing a two person scramble [email protected] www.penningtonpremiererealestate.com August 1 and 2, please call (254)879-2296 for more infor- mation. We have nine hole scrambles every Thursday night. Call by 5:30 p.m. and Comanche Livestock Exchange tee off at 6:00 p.m. This Thursday come out for Italian food after the scramble for Has a Sale every $6.00 per person. Saturday at Noon!! Music Events

ENTERTAINMENT FOR PEACHES AT SUNSET: Wendy, Derek, Mikaela, and Logan for 2015 Hauling is available! Pausewang are known as Southern Anthem, a family band from Goldthwaite who P&M Festival HWY 67/377 East In Comanche, TX • Phone 325-356-5231 enjoy singing traditional country, new country, country gospel, and bluegrass. Southern Anthem will perform Wednesday, August 5, at the Peaches at Sunset event There will be great music in front of the First Baptist Church immediately following the parade. entertainment for this years Comanche Community Peach and Melon Festival. Healthcare and Hospice Peaches at Sunset to be held after Starting off the events on Thursday, August 6 at 8:00 Established 1991 Wednesday’s Parade p.m. will be Jake Hooker and Justin Trevino. On Friday, Local staff caring for our community Immediately following the Peach and Melon Festival parade Wednesday, August 5, the Peaches August 7 at 9:00 p.m., Los at Sunset community event will be held on the First Baptist Church - DeLeon parking lot located off Pasajeros will appear, and on Our family caring for yours Texas Street. For the 13th year in a row, First Baptist Church will keep peaches in the Festival by Saturday, August 8 there will serving free peach tea, peach ice cream, and peach cobbler right after the Festival parade. be a Bluegrass and Gospel 108 West Oak, Comanche, Tx While cooling off under the sunset and enjoying peach “goodies,” hang around to experience Concert at 6:00 p.m. Come on the music provided by Southern Anthem - a talented, family band from Goldthwaite who enjoy out and enjoy the fun. 325-356-2509 singing traditional country, new country, country gospel, and bluegrass. Don’t miss the fun! DeLeon Study Club Spaghetti Lunch Comanche County EMS is asking for your On Saturday, August 8, float in the Peach and Melon and friends at the high school help in making our job easier to locate you! 2015, the DeLeon Study Club Festival parade, and hosts the cafetorium Saturday, August 8 will again host a delicious Queen’s tea each year. for a delicious spaghetti lunch. Many houses in our cities and county have address spaghetti luncheon at the Plan to join your family markers that have fallen victim to Mother Nature or do DeLeon High School cafetori- not have addresses on them at all. This can cause um. EVERYONE is invited to problems in an emergency situation. You can help attend and enjoy spaghetti, change that by purchasing an address marker and plac- salad, homemade cake, garlic Why worry about the ants!! ing it on your mail box post, at the entrance of your bread, and a drink. Take-outs driveway or on your house front. We also would like will be available. The price is you to encourage your neighbors to do the same. $7 for adults, and $3 for chil- dren under 12 years of age. Bring the family to All monies from this event Recommended address marker size: will be used in DeLeon and the Rollie’s On Texas for a surrounding area for communi- 3-4” Residential ty projects. In the past, we have 4-6” Business supported Community Rehab, great outing and a sponsored a Peach and Melon Comanche County EMS now has the ability to make two-sided high visibility reflective 911 Queen candidate, contributed to wonderful meal where address signs. We would only like to recoup our cost so that we can continue to this proj- the DeLeon High School ect and are asking for a donation of $10 per sign; $15 if a post is needed. We would be Academic Awards Scholarship, the ants are no happy to come out place the sign for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to the City of DeLeon to buy play- contact Comanche County EMS at 325-356-9110. ground equipment for the city bother. park, the Senior Citizens Center Donations can be sent to: Comanche County EMS for needed kitchen and office equipment, the Comanche 10201 Highway 16 County Relay for Life, the Comanche, TX 76442 Head Start program, the Rollie’s On Ministerial Alliance Christmas project, the DeLeon Food Texas Pantry, and the elementary and middle school honors program. 254-893-2591 The Club also enters a Sudoku Puzzle

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In Friday, August 7. There are flour and have a nutty flavor. bought shredded cabbage and the last 30 seconds of cooking, They look like spaghetti noo- carrots. add the snap peas. Drain and Please join our Bible characters as they always lots of delicious dles but are darker in color and Salad then rinse the noodle and pea present Bible stories revealing the desserts. Cost is by donation. Everyone is welcome. shorter. Nutritionally, they are 8 oz soba noodles mixture in cool water. Place the Visitation starts at 4:00 p.m., high in fiber and protein and 2 cups sugar snap peas cut in noodles and peas in a large Joy in Jesus the program starts at 5:00 p.m., low in fat. Most of the time half bowl and add the carrots, cab- and serving begins at 6:00 p.m. soba noodles are served cold 1/2 cup shredded carrots bage, pepper, and shallots. but they can be used in warm 1/2 cup shredded cabbage Whisk together all the ingredi- Pre K-6th Grade DeLeon church of Christ We will have musical entertain- ment and lots of door prizes. broth based soups. 1 small bell pepper diced ents for the dressing and pour 9:30 am- 2:30 pm McKinney Street and Hwy 6 Soba noodles can be found 2 tsp shallots minced over salad. Refrigerate for at in the pasta aisle or the Asian Dressing least one hour. Pig Tales food section of your local gro- 2 Tbsp olive oil From cery store. I love using soba 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce Hogtown (Desdemona) Michael Berry Comanche County Extension Agriculture Agent Hope to see you all Saturday at the Desdemona Activity Center for “Breakfast at the DAC.” We serve a deli- Dairy Cattle Handling prussic acid is a concern, you livestock causes respiratory cious breakfast from 7:00 a.m. Training and Prussic Acid should definitely consider test- stress and is very fast acting; until 10:00 a.m. ing forages for high levels of death will occur quickly. Fish Fry, Fish Fry! The The upcoming cattle han- prussic acid. While most labs Treatment is possible with sodi- guys of Desdemona will be fry- dling and stockmanship train- can perform this test, the Texas um nitrate and sodium thiosul- ing fish and chicken on August ing is designed for dairy own- Veterinary Diagnostic fate and treatment can be effec- 7. This will be our annual ers, managers, and employees. Laboratory does an excellent tive, but must occur quickly Community/Alumni get- The class will emphasize safe job, and we have the forms and after the initial symptoms to be together. Visiting begins at and appropriate dairy animal collection instructions available successful. 4:00 p.m. and serving starts at handling techniques and stock- at the office. Perhaps the best way to 6:00 p.m. The cost is by dona- manship skills. The training Prussic acid poisoning is a guard against prussic acid poi- tion. We will have musical will be offered in both English threat to grazing livestock that soning is to cut the forage for entertainment and door prizes. and Spanish. A certificate of are grazing forages that may silage or hay. This will allow Come early for the best fish completion will be awarded to accumulate prussic acid. The the HCN to volatilize. It is best ever! attendees. The training will threat of prussic acid accumula- to store the hay for some time to The following week on take place on Wednesday, tion is much greater when these be sure volatilization has Tuesday, August 11, will be our August 19 from 11:00 a.m. forages are stressed from occurred. If you are forced to monthly jam session at the until 2:00 p.m., at the Texas drought, frost, herbicide injury graze fields that have stands of DAC starting at 6:30 p.m. We A&M AgriLife Research or other types of stress. Forages grasses that are susceptible to Hope had seven musicians in July. Center located at 1229 North that have the potential to accu- storing moderate to high levels Join us for some playing, US Hwy 281 in Stephenville, mulate prussic acid at high lev- of prussic acid, I do recom- Lutheran singing, and toe-tapping. No Texas. A sponsored lunch will els include Johnsongrass, grain mend testing before turning cat- charge for this fun evening. We be provided by Zoetis, and sorghum, forage sorghum, and tle out. Since prussic acid is have this jam on the second refreshments will be provided sorghum-sudangrass hybrids. volatile and the levels in the Church Tuesday of each month. by DairyMax. To register call Sudangrass, sudangrass plants can change quickly, I On Friday, August 14, the office at (325)356-2539. hybrids, and pearl millet have a also recommend that you never ELCA Johnny Johnson and his band low to moderate chance of turn hungry cattle onto fields at will be at the DAC for our Prussic Acid accumulating prussic acid. risk, even those that have been 300 E. Cedar, Comanche monthly dance. The music Prussic acid in livestock tested. Make sure the cattle are Sunday School: 9:15AM starts at 7:00 p.m. and the con- We have a lot of sudan- occurs when they graze forage full of hay or other forages cession stand opens at 6:00 grass, sorghum-sudan, and for- with high levels of prussic acid before turning them out, this Worship Service: 10:15AM p.m. age sorghum and of course, otherwise known as cyanogenic will prevent the cattle from 325-356-5165 See you in Desdemona! Johnsongrass in the county. glucosides. These glucosides overloading on the at risk for- Carol Pell Other than the sugar cane aphid are actually sugar compounds age and lessen the risk of prus- it has been a good year for these that are broken down in the sic acid poisoning. 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Member FDIC DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, July 30, 2015/ Page 5 Peach & Melon Festival Extension News 4-H Cake Contest & Auction by Lana Stidham Comanche County CEA-FCS The 4-H Cake Contest and the highest placing cake will be 7. Cakes must be made by Auction will be held auctioned unless otherwise the 4-Her who is entering the Wednesday, August 5, 2015 in specified. cake. conjunction with the DeLeon 3. Copy of recipe must be 8. Judges decisions are Extension News from the servings of colorful fruits and Tips on Marinating: Peach and Melon Festival. This attached to each entry (recipe final. FCS Side greater than two servings of • Place the marinade in a year’s rules are as follows: will not be returned). 9. Only cakes entered for raw and cooked vegetables. plastic bag and add the meat. The Peach and Melon 4. Cake must be on dispos- judging may be auctioned. There are countless bene- One to two servings of olive oil, Refrigerate. Festival Cake Contest and able plate and covered with 10. 4-H members must be fits that Olive Oil can have on bread, pasta, rice, couscous and • Adding spices and herbs Auction gives all Comanche clear plastic (may be either present to display their own our health and lives. Olive oil is other cereals, preferable whole heightens the marinade flavor. County 4-H members an clear plastic wrap or clear plas- cake on stage, or the cake will the essential ingredient of the grain, should be eaten at each • Marinating times vary opportunity to bake a cake to be tic cake dome). Cakes will not not be sold. Mediterranean diet. Many of meal. Water and herbal infu- according to the foods texture. judged, and sell the cake at the be accepted if presented in the 11. The Peach & Melon the health-promoting effects of sions should be consumed any- A tougher cut may require mar- auction. You must be currently same pan or container in which Festival, the De Leon 4-H Club, the Mediterranean diet have time to encourage absorption of inating up to 24 hours. enrolled in 4-H in Comanche they were cooked. and any leaders or workers in been attributed to olive oil con- water soluble minerals and vita- • Always cover and refriger- County prior to this contest to 5. Mixes may not be used either group are not responsible sumption. Replacing butter and mins. ate marinated foods. Before be eligible to enter. in any of the cake classes for cakes left after pickup time. other fats have been shown to Many Mediterranean cooking, remove as much of the SCHEDULE except Class 4. This is not 12. The 4-H member will aid in the prevention of diseases cuisines involve marinating marinade as possible and pat 9:00-10:30 a.m. Bring cakes to meant to be a class for simply a receive 50% of the selling and adverse effects of aging. meats to improve their flavors the meat dry, so it does not burn the office behind the Festival cake mix and the cake will be price. Your check for this Many dieticians have recom- and make them moist and ten- when cooked. Stage disqualified if only a mix is amount will be sent to the mended at least two table- der. Marinades are usually Here’s a good marinade 11:00 a.m. Entries will be used. The cake must have other County Extension Office by the spoons of extra virgin olive oil acidic in nature. Originally recipe for one 3-pound sockeye judged ingredients to enhance the cake Peach and Melon Festival each day added to your daily marinades were made only with salmon filet: 12-12:30 p.m. Pick up entries and will be judged on how cre- Committee. Checks will be meals have shown beneficial vinegar; marinades now 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil that will not be auctioned ative the 4-H'er can be with a mailed to participants after effects on health and well- include wine, fruit juices, but- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 8:20 p.m. or immediately fol- cake mix. thank-you notes written to each being. There are many meth- termilk, olive oil, and yogurt. 1 teaspoon lemon juice lowing parade come to the 6. No items needing refrig- buyer, enclosed in an addressed ods to increase our consump- Meats are immersed in the 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard stage area to be with your cake eration will be accepted (this (but unsealed) envelope with a tion of Olive Oil through blend- marinade for as little as a few 2 garlic cloves, chopped for the auction includes cheesecake, whipped 49¢ stamp properly attached, ing, marinating, braising, hours or up to several days 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 8:30 p.m. Auction on Festival cream frosting, or any other and a stamped and unsealed steaming, and baking. The before cooking. Cutting the 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, Stage (cakes, melons, and fruits reason that cake needs to be envelope addressed to yourself, Mediterranean Diet or Lifestyle meat in smaller pieces reduces chopped will all be auctioned during the refrigerated). Buttercream-type have been brought to the includes limiting sweets to no the marinating time. Marinades 1/4 teaspoon salt same time period) icing using butter, powdered Extension Office. more than two servings weekly, are not only for flavor but they 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground CAKE CLASSES sugar, milk and flavorings are limiting white and red meat to also have health benefits. They pepper Class 1 - Layer Cake (round, fine. two servings weekly and reduce the carcinogenic sub- Mix all marinade ingredi- square or shaped cake with increasing fish/seafood and stances formed on foods when ents together and pour mari- icing between layers and on legumes to greater than two you grill or fry at high tempera- nade on the fish filet. Let fish top) servings and eggs 2-4 times tures. marinate for 30 minutes before Class 2 - Pound Cake (may be weekly. The everyday serving baking salmon. Preheat oven to iced, glazed or plain) suggestions include: preferably Here are some suggested mari- 400 degrees F. Place lemon Class 3 - Decorated Cake low-fat dairy two times; nating times: slices on top of salmon. Bake Class 4 - Cake Mix Based Cake olives/nuts/seeds 1-2 times and • Beef, Chicken, Lamb and in oven for 15 to 20 minutes Class 5 - Miscellaneous Cake adding herbs, spices, garlic and Pork - six hours to overnight until fish flakes easily with a (any cake that does not fit any onions for a variety of flavors • Fish - 30 minutes for thin fork or has an internal tempera- other class) with less added salt. In addi- filets, one hour for thicker cuts ture of 140 degrees F. RULES tion, there are every main meal • Shellfish - 20 minutes 1. There will be four age suggestions that include 1-2 categories, based on age as of August 31, 2014. Clover Kids - 5 to 8 years old Juniors - must be 8 or 9 and in the 3rd grade, but have not Shop the PUZZLE SOLUTION reached your 11th birthday Intermediates - must be 11, but have not reached your 14th pages of 4 2 7 6 9 5 1 8 3 birthday 9 3 8 7 1 2 5 6 4 Seniors - must be between the ages of 14 and 18 5 6 1 4 8 3 2 9 7 2. Entries are limited to the DeLeon 2 8 4 9 3 1 7 5 6 one entry per class per person. 7 9 6 8 5 4 3 2 1 You may enter more than one 3 1 5 2 7 6 9 4 8 class, but only one entry in each Free Press 1 4 9 3 2 8 6 7 5 class. 8 7 3 5 6 9 4 1 2 However, only one cake may be auctioned per person. If 6 5 2 1 4 7 8 3 9 you have more than one entry, Page 6/ Thursday, July 30 2015 / DeLeon Free Press Indictments Proverbs 16:3 From page 1

• Clinton James Easter, Montgomery, Comanche, Controlled Substance, State Habitual Offender; Cisco, Theft of Cattle Forgery, State Jail; Jail; • Larry Gene Damron, • Shawni Lee Hargraves, • Kerry Ann Levins • Eric James Howard, Stephenville, DWI 3rd or Clyde, Theft, State Jail Montgomery, Comanche, Comanche, Possession of More, 3rd Degree; • Francisco Hernandez, Forgery, State Jail; Controlled Substance, State • Gary Eugene Hedeman, Eastland, Agg Assault with • Kerry Ann Levins Jail; Bowie, Possession of Deadly Weapon, 2nd Degree Montgomery, Comanche, • Cassie Emmaline Mayer, Controlled Substance, State P. O. Box 158, Dublin, Tx 76446 • Taryn Jade Newby, Forgery, State Jail; Comanche, Burglary of Jail; Comanche, Prohibited • Kerry Ann Levins Habitation, 2nd Degree; • Leonard Augustine Sale Barn Clay Wing Substance in Correctional Montgomery, Comanche, • Kimberly Dawn Tippie, Morin, Comanche, Evading (254) 445-1734 (806) 268-4500 Facility, 3rd Degree Fraud Use Posses ID Infor, Comanche, Possession of Arrest with Vehicle, 3rd • Phillip Wayne Perez, State Jail; Controlled Substance, State Degree; Gorman, DWI 3rd or more 3rd • Eric Lee Akin, Jail; • Leonard Augustine Degree Comanche, Possession of • Christopher Barnes, Morin, Comanche, Possession ESTATE AUCTION • Leonard Anthony Marihuana, State Jail; Gorman, Possession of of Controlled Substance, 3rd of Harry & June Kalustian Stockinger, Comanche, • Eric Lee Akin, Controlled Substance, State Degree; Possession of Controlled Comanche, Possession of Jail; • Leonard Augustine Substance, SJF Controlled Substance, PG3, • Sean Ryan Bree, Morin, Comanche, Tampering Saturday, August 1 - 10 a.m. • Scott Fitzgerald White, 3rd Degree; Houston, Escape While with Evidence, 3rd Degree; Comanche, Possession of • Richard Lynn Andrews, Confined, Habitual Felony • Brycen Thomas Nickols, 104 S. Mingus Blvd., Mingus, TX 76463 Controlled Substance, 3rd Comanche; Burglary of Offender; Stephenville, Possession of Directions: From I-20, take 108 North (Mingus Exit) for approx. 3 miles to the intersection of 108 and Degree Building, Enhanced, 2nd • Sean Ryan Bree, Controlled Substance, State 193. The building is on the left at the stop sign. • Kerry Ann Levins Degree; Houston, Tampering with Jail; Th e Kalustion’s are downsizing and selling off an abundant assortment of Montgomery, Comanche, • Jerra Shyann Chew, Evidence, Habitual Felony • Brycen Thomas Nickols, measures from years of traveling and collecting. Auction will be held inside Prohibited Substance in Comanche, Burglary of Offender; Stephenville, Tampering with with Porta-Coolers! Correctional Facility, 3rd Building, State Jail; • Sean Ryan Bree, Evidence, 3rd Degree. Partial Listing of Items: Super Clean 1950’s Hotpoint Automatic Elect. Stove, Degree • Jerry Garcia; Houston, Prohibited Substance Large Antique Porcelain Merchant Scales, Nice 1940’s Curio Cabinet, Mirrored • Kerry Ann Levins Stephenville, Possession of in Correctional Facility, Back & Marble Oak Baker’s Rack, Decorative Milk Cans, Cast Iron Cookware, Antique Tile Back Marble Top Buff et/Sideboard, Several Display Cases including 5 Large Store Glass Cases, Antique Fishing Reels, Several Antique Electric Fans, Antique Toy Tractors-Airplanes-Trucks, Tin Beer Signs, Neon CCMC Milwaukee’s Best Light Beer Sign, Beer Advertising Clocks, Washboards, From page 1 Lanterns, Printers Trays, Antique Wood Planes, Mickey Mouse Phone, Crock Jugs, Antique Blow Torches, Coca Cola Items, Old Medicine Bottles, Large Coca Cola Advertising Mirror, Decanters, Advertising Clocks, Carnival Glass, Fenton, Haeger, Artglass, Milk Glass, Framed Frederic Remington Print “Old clinic facility. The District & Company, a Lubbock CPA ing has accounted for much of ware and compliance. The fed- Stage Coach of the Plains”, Western Boots, Marble Top Antique Wash Stand, retains the right to terminate firm which specializes in hos- the improvement. However, eral and state programs upon Ornate Brass Tiered Plant Stand, Old Saddle, Stain Glass Table Lamp, Lots of the hospital and clinic lease pital audits, gave an unquali- our new Chief Executive which we are highly dependent Jewelry Including Sterling Pieces, Antique Tobacco Stand, Nice Late 1800’s Side arrangement with CCMCC on fied opinion as to the fair pres- Officer, Jim Christensen, and for most of our revenue will be Parlor Chair, Framed Windberg Print “Tranquility”, Nice Oak End Tables, a 90-day notice. entation in all material respects Chief Financial Officer, David modified as time passes, and Decorative Painted Cow Skulls, Horse Hames Sets, Cotton Scales w/ Peas, 2 The two separate entity the financial position of the Freshour, as well as all of the those changes are seldom Man Hand Saws, Wood Single Trees, Grinding Wheels, Old Metal Pulley, arrangement is a little more Comanche County Medical physicians, nurses, technicians, favorable to us. Hiring and Rustic Iron Items, Old Metal Running Boards, Set of Porcelain Meat/Photo complicated to operate than a Center Company. Although staff and managers deserve retention of skilled medical Trays, Metal Plant Stands, Hand Tools, New 40 Pound Sand Blaster, Snap-On single District owned and oper- CCMCC is not obligated to great credit for this great turn- professionals is always a con- Tool Box, Ironton No. 7 Pat’d 1910 Gas Heater, Antique Queen Gas Cast Iron Cook Stove, Corn Sheller, Antique Platform General Store Scales, Wall Mount ated hospital and clinic, how- make its financial statements around. tinuing problem, particularly in Antique Feed Store Scales, Full Size Iron Bed, 3 Iron Headboards, Video Dart ever, it provides significant public beyond the normal IRS In recognition of rural areas. Star Game Console, Like New Electric or Crank Ice Cream Maker, Antique financial advantages. reporting requirements for all improved financial conditions We feel obligated, howev- Wood Wheelchair, Queen Size Sleigh Bed, 5 Panels of Leaded Glass Windows, Improved access to available such non-profit corporations, and the completion of lease er, to continue to address those Galvanized Buckets & Water Can & SO MUCH MORE!! funding has made the critical the Board believes that you payments on a large package of challenges and meet and mas- Bring Boxes & Chairs • Preview Friday 1-5 p.m. difference in keeping our doors deserve to know that we are diagnostic equipment and soft- ter them all if we can, because open, allowing our area citi- making good financial ware, the Board voted at the the voters of Comanche Amidon Auction Service zens locally available emer- progress. end of June to approve a mod- County committed to the con- Charles Amidon TX Lic #16678 gency and routine medical As recently as the 2013 est package of very well- solidation of the two pre-exist- Charlie Cell 817-905-3164 Cindy Cell 817-909-3165 care, and, importantly, main- year end, CCMCC had been deserved employee salary ing hospital districts and the See photos at www.proctorlakeauctionbarn.com taining one of the larger local operating at an accounting increases. The Board also issuance of bonds to build our payrolls in Comanche County. deficit, with an accumulated approved the expenditure of still new hospital, a place ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS --ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS CCMCC’s Board recently negative net worth of almost over $400,000 for replacement where our excellent staff of MADE DAY OF AUCTION SUPERSEDE ALL PREVIOUS received the independent finan- $1.5 million. Things were of the equipment in our two physicians, nurses, technicians NO BUYERS PREMIUM • CASH OR CHECKS WELCOME • CONCESSIONS ON SITE cial audit report for the 2014 bleak, but already beginning to diagnostic radiology rooms. and staff can serve the area’s year end. The auditors, Durbin improve. During 2014 the hos- Important challenges and vital health needs. pital earned a net income of spending needs remain, just as The members of the almost $2.2 million as we paid they do for all hospitals. Our Board of Directors of CCMCC down debt and improved our physical plant and hospital are Mike Hare, Dr. Dwayne net worth to slightly over equipment needs continuing Miller, Bob Pratt, Paul $700,000. Thus far, through maintenance. The continuing McKinzie, Lanny Butler, and the first half of 2015, CCMCC march of technological Jerry Morgan. We all serve has continued to record prof- advancement as well as without pay. itable operations. expanding governmental regu- Again, improved access to lation creates demands for new available governmental fund- spending on equipment, soft-

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Tim Martin did an amazing job for his words of com- Hargrove; sons, Todd Whatley, great-grandsons. fort at the funeral. Danny Bingham your music was great, and last Ted Whatley and wife, Dina, Lee served in the US Navy to Todd and Angela Anders for all the help, you went above and Lynn Hargrove and wife, from 1943 to 1945. His work- beyond. You made him look new again. Margery, and Damon ing career involved many Love to all, Hargrove; daughters, Melissa aspects in oil field sales and The Donald Hargrove Family Hargrove and Leah Michelle management, including several Davis and husband, Brett; years in the Middle East and the brothers, Jimmy Hargrove and UK. He was a Master Mason wife, Cliffadean, Billy Russell with Cotton Gin Lodge #154. Hope Hargrove and wife, Carol, and Lee considered DeLeon his Steve Hargrove; sister, Virginia Barton home and valued the many Dixon; grandchildren, Tony, people he went to school with Lutheran Hargrove Claire, Ethan, Dawson, Hanna, Jessie Lee Barton, Jr., who remained his lifelong Lauren, Taylor, Donald, Emily, passed away July 12, 2015 in friends. He attended the Pearland, T at the age of 89. He Watermelon Festival and Church Don Morris Hargrove, 72, Lindy, Hanna, Austin and was born in Stamford, TX to school reunion until his health of DeLeon, passed away Avery; nephews, Mark Sides Jessie Lee Barton, Sr. and no longer allowed him to travel. Friday, July 24, 2015, in his and wife, Mindy, and Ryan ELCA Alvenia Buchannan Barton on He looked forward each week home surrounded by his family. Sides and wife, Kori; niece, March 11, 1926. to reading the DeLeon Free 300 E. Cedar, Comanche He was born November 30, Terrill Casey and husband, He was preceded in death Press. 1942, in Cross Plains, TX, to Jack; and other extended fami- Sunday School: 9:15AM by his parents, his brother Lee will be taken to B.R. and Virginia Ruth ly. James Doyle Barton, sister Kansas where his youngest son Worship Service: 10:15AM Wilkerson Hargrove. Don mar- Don was preceded in death Alvenia Marenic, and sons is buried for a family memorial ried Glenda Jo Strube by his father and step-mother, 325-356-5165 James Lewis Barton and service later in the fall. Online November 30, 1981. B.R. and Gladys Hargrove; Richard Maxwell Barton. condolences may be left for the Don graduated from Baird step-father and mother, Buster He is survived by his wife family at www.claytonfuneral- High School in 1960. He was a and Virginia Ruth Gary; broth- of 51 years, Jeri A. Barton, son homes.com. star football and basketball er-in-law and sister-in-law, Sam K. Barton, daughter-in- player and a top track athlete Norman and Shirley Sides; and law Maureen Cooper Barton, Published July 30, 2015 during high school. Don was a nephew, Dusty Hargrove. grandson Maxwell Cooper DeLeon Free Press member of Cottonwood Baptist Funeral services were held Church in Cross Plains. He Sunday, July 26, 2015, at retired from 3M as a machinist Nowlin Anders Funeral Home Church Directory after thirty-two years of dedi- with Chaplain Tim Martin offi- cated service. ciating. Graveside services fol- There is no charge on Thank You notes or Obituaries. For Don enjoyed hunting, fish- lowed in Ebenezer Cemetery. If more information, or if you need help, on either of these items, call the ing and farming. He loved to desired, memorial contribu- travel to Del Rio to watch bull tions may be made to the riding events with his family. Ebenezer Cemetery DeLeon Free Press He liked to attend estate auc- Association at 2125 CR 450, tions and spend time with his DeLeon, in memory of Don. 254-893-6868 Northside Baptist family and friends. He was Published July 30, 2015 or fax 254-893-3550 Church loved by all who knew him and 125 N. Texas, DeLeon will be missed beyond meas- DeLeon Free Press SUNDAY SERVICES Real People with Real Problems Sunday Singing 10:30-11a. m. Seeking a Real Jesus Morning Worship 11 - 12Noon Services: Wed. Worship 6-7 p. m. Sunday 10:30 a. m. Wednesday Youth 7-9p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p. m. Museum Musings Saturday Bible Study 6-7p.m. KYOX 7:30 a. m. By Missy Jones Movie Night Every Saturday Sunday Morning 7:30p.m. 1900 FM 588 off FM 2247 Bro. Heath Sylva - Pastor Comanche, Texas 254-893-3330 Pastor-Bill Williams Yes, the weather has been the small children to set at. In Hughes (lots of pictures and room has two large tables, with First Baptist Church pretty hot, but coming into the the corner of the room is a stories about chuck wagon plenty of chairs for your group DeLeon, Tx St. Joe Baptist Church museum, makes us appreciate hand-made corner cabinet. I cooking). More next week on to use for a meeting room. Just 100 South Houston 2 miles North of DeLeon our air conditioning. We have a plan to make a display in that three special books. Also, let let us know and we will try to SUNDAY SERVICES on Hwy 2921 number of ceiling fans in the cabinet for the cookbooks. Any me say that I love the recipes work out some refreshments for Sunday School 9:30 a. m. rooms on the sides, and they do cook knows how important a that have been submitted by your group. Just think how easy Morning Worship 10:40 a. m. Sunday School 10 a. m. make a difference. cookbook is, and you can make ladies. Hey, no lady is going to this will be. Tell your class- Evening Services 6 p. m. SundayMarie Nabors Worship - Music 11 a. m.minister & 6:30 p. m. We have had a number of a very enjoyable afternoon just send in a bad recipe with her mates or your family members Wed. Prayer/Praise 7 p. m. Wednesday Children, Youth, Adults visitors this past week, and we reading the books. name on it for publication. Just that the Comanche County Bro. Daniel Harper - Pastor appreciate every one of them. I want to make a list of the think, when these plans were Historical Museum will be the Bro. James Venable - 6:30 p. m. During the week, we had Jim books that she had donated to made by clubs or groups of any headquarters for your group. Associate Pastor to the Youth & children Pastor - Bro. Ben Hokanson and Susan Norris from the museum. This next week, I kind, and the word went out And, just call us at the 254-893-6593 Midlothian, Texas. Jim said he hope to have time to arrange that the ladies needed to get Comanche County Historical had gone to school at these for the display. I love their recipes together for the Museum, phone: (325)356- Liberty Baptist Highland Missionary Comanche High School, and cookbooks, and I love the sto- project. Now, the ladies set 5115, and let us know your was sorry they didn’t have ries that my mother told. She down, and hand wrote (yes, dates and times. We will have Church Baptist Church more time to visit with people didn’t have a cookbook to her these were probably before the the coffee pot on, come on out Burt Atkins, Pastor here. We enjoyed sharing old name, but sometimes someone days of easy computer usage), and kick off your shoes. Hey, Sunday Services Sunday School 10 a. m. Morning Worship 10:45 a. m. school information with him. would write down a recipe for and got together their best and for your class reunions, we will Sunday School - 10:30 a. m. Morning Worship - 11:15 a. m. Lunch @ Noon Also visiting was J. H. and Elon her, or she might cut one from a favorite recipes. pull out your old high school *West on Hwy 6 to Rucker Afternoon Service 1 p. m. Sellers of Bangs, Texas with KC Baking Powder Can. Also, in the next three annuals, and what could be Left on CR 459 8 miles East of Victor their grandsons, Dylan #1: Three pretty books, for books that I will write about more fun than seeing just how On Hwy. 2156 Daryl Hirst - Pastor McClellan and Ryan Dickey. the top shelf: Southern Living: next week, and a particular one cool you and your friends were Parsonage 254-445-3826 Enjoyed them very much. “Outdoor Cookbook” 1973, from Comanche, the ladies got back in high school. Remember Church 254-445-2090 Also visiting was David Southern Heritage cookbook: subscriptions from businesses our mailing address is P.O. Box and Christine Bratton and “Plain and Fancy Poultry,” along with a donation. So, the 22, Comanche, TX 76442, and CHURCH OF CHRIST Charles Bowman all from 1983, and Southern Heritage name of the business and the we are located at 402 Moorman DeLeon Christian Panama City, Florida. And, Cookbook “Company’s business owner may be listed in Road. This is the street just to 316 E. Navarro, DeLeon Fellowship A.B. and Judy Bowman from Coming” 1983. #4: Deseret the book, and sometimes their the north side of the Bayer 254-893-5842 Office 254-893-2162 Fax 300 Bivar Randett, Oklahoma and Nathan Recipes, 1981, from The phone number (such as phone Motor Complex our on the DeLeon, Texas 76444 and Jaime Bowers from Church of The Latter Day 345), along with their business Brownwood Highway. Our Lord’s Day Lawton, Oklahoma. Some of Saints, #5: Favorite Recipes of location or their business motto. email is: onlymuseum1@veri- Bible Class: 9:45 a. m. Pastor: Rev. Hank Cannon these people were in Comanche the Red River Valley, 1959, sub- We want you to remember zon.net and our website is: Worship: 10:45 a. m. & 6 p. m. 325-642-4753 for family reunions and we mitted recipes, #6: “the Bible about class reunions and family comanchecountytx.museum.co Wednesdays Sunday School 10:00 a.m. hope that a part of them noticed Cookbook,” 1958, #7: reunions. We have the greatest m. Remember us on Facebook. Mid-Week Bible Class 7 p. m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. our brand new museum sign “Favorite Recipes of Home location in the world for your d also remember, take care Micah Dawson- Preacher Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. standing up 30 feet tall. It can Economics Teachers” 1966, group to meet. Remember, we of your family history, it is the be seen very well from the submitted recipes. #8: “Bacon are open Wednesday through only one you will ever have. First United overpass, and we have had and Beans,” from Western Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 United Pentecostal Church good comments about it. Horsemen Book, 1990. A col- p.m. every week. And we have 125 E. Manchaca, DeLeon Methodist Church Special Guests were David lection of Tales and Recipes a large room, “the Comanche Sunday School 10 a. m. On Main Street in DeLeon Ross and Dorothy Farrar from from the West, Written by a room,” just to the north, the left (616 S. Houston) the Stephenville Historical Chuck Wagon Cook, Stella side from our Great room. This Sunday Evening 6 p. m. Wednesday Evening 7:30 p. m. Sunday Services Museum. We especially Early Worship 8:45 a.m. enjoyed visiting with them. We Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m. always like to exchange infor- Varence Janord Dupre Worship 10:55a.m. Church: 254-893-2795 Evening 6:30 p.m. mation with museum people, as Church 254-893-6155 we all have the same desire in Parsonage: 254-893-7280 [email protected] mind, to have the stories and the Visit Rev. John Woodard artifacts about our area. We thank them for coming by. DeLeon Hope DELEON ASSEMBLY My good friend, Katherine OF GOD CHURCH Brownlee called me at home Busiest Town, Friendliest People Lutheran one day and said she was going Church Corner of Seguin & Travis through her cookbooks and (204 E. Seguin Ave) ELCA Sunday School 10 a. m. wanted to know if the museum 300 E. Cedar, Comanche might like to have some. Yes. Morning Worship 10:50 a. m. Sunday School: 9:15 a. m. Sunday Evening 6 p. m. My mind was racing and I was Worship Service: 10:15 a. m. Wednesday Evening 7 p. m. already planning just where I Pastor - Glenn Dittmer would display these treasures at The Terrill Phone 254-893-5722 the museum. I went by and she 325-356-5165 Elwayne Schaeffer - Pastor very kindly offered me all that we wanted for the museum. I First Christian Fair Haven ended up getting 11 books. Antique Car Baptist Church These will be placed in what I Church 400 East Ham like to call our “kitchen,” a 101 N. Houston DeLeon, Texas room to the left on the south DeLeon, Texas Sunday Services: side of our big building. There Museum Sunday School 10 a. m. is an old wood stove, complete Church Service 10:45 a. m. with the stove pipe going up Sunday Worship 10:30 a. m. 500 North Texas Street Sunday Evening Singing 5 p. m. and out of the ceiling, and a DeLeon, Texas 76444 Wed Bible Study 6:00 p.m. table and four thumb-backed 254-893-6333 Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6 p. m. chairs, along with a bench for Pre-War Fords, Buick, REO, Pierce-Arrow, Star, Daniel Burlison - Pastor Pastor: Kenneth Wilson Studebaker, Packard, and many more... Page 8/ Thursday, July 30, 2015 / DeLeon Free Press Classifieds

GARAGE SALE Services Services FOR SALE GARAGE YARD WORK & GAS GARAGE SALE: Saturday, LOST ENGINE REPAIR. Yard mow- Fire Places SALE August 1, 8am to 2pm. 1001 S. ing & work. Small gas engine Rockwork HAY FOR SALE: First cutting, Texas Street. Lots of Girls, Teen repair. Landscape work. Will coastal, fertilized, weed killed, & Women’s clothing. 1tp. tear down barns & houses for BACK TO SCHOOL Patios Tile round bales (4’x5’6”). $55 per LOST IN DUSTER AREA: $1000. Also Masonary work GARAGE SALE: at Kid’s TWO PLANT SALES: 348 bale. We will load. 254-734- Black bull 1800lbs, 2 black steers (materials must be furnished) Remodeling Duds, 710 N. Austin St, Humphrey and 756 S. Cato, Call 254-842-1362 or 254-893- 5273 1tp 750lbs. notches in tip of left ear. Comanche, Friday, July 31st and DeLeon. Indoor plants, outdoor 5869 46-7p Concrete Work If seen or have any information FOR SALE: Used kitchen cabi- Saturday, August 1st. School plants; ferns, jews, ivy, kolaches, please call 817-360-8363 7-11p Expert Masonry nets, 2 sets uppers, 1 set lower, 2 jeans for boys & girls, tons of boganvillas and lots more. Starts Stockman individual cabinets. To see call kids clothes, baby items, house- Thursday, July 23. 6-7p Lawn Service: Bill 830-741-9845 Robert @ 254-977-3765 1tp hold miscellaneous. 1tp. PIPE FOR SALE: 4 1/2 inch - Dublin Senior Citizens MULTI FAMILY GARAGE Garage Sale Lawn mowing, $3.00 per foot; 2 3/8 inch - $1.00 SALE: Friday evening, July 31, weed-eating, & fertilizing. (Inside the Senior Center) per foot; Rods $10.00 each. Call 5-8; Saturday, Aug 1, 8-12. 202 E. Clinton St., Dublin Call Noah Stockman @ HAMMON’S TREE 254-734-2777 or 254-734-5363. 254-734-5355 Approx 9 miles N of DeLeon Friday July 31- Sat. August 1 toward Desdemona, Hwy 16. 7:30- 4:00 SERVICE FOR SALE: 5 piece bedroom Sale inside large barn across from Collectibles, kitchen wares, clothing, suite. 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FOR SALE BY OWNER 804 Tanglewood, Comanche: The Housing Authority COMANCHE COUNTY Real Estate 1.5 story, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage home. New carpet of the City of DeLeon R.V. PARK Has 2 and 3 bedroom units available Has pull thru - Full Hook-ups! and fresh paint. Formal living room, open den, dining, kitchen area, with no approved applications at this Gas fireplace in den. Home has 2 additional rooms which could be time. Application can be made at the Big Coach Friendly used as bedrooms, office space, or crafts. It is located on a quiet Housing Authority office between 10:00am and 3:30pm. Rent is based Country Living street in an established neighborhood. Approximately 2,932 sq ft. on income. Some utili- See Zillow.com for pictures. ties paid. Applications Close to Town! Please call 325-200-4418 or 409-200-5473 for information. can be picked up at 254-893-7040 200 E. Navarro, 532 South Texas, DeLeon DeLeon. 4574 Hwy 2318 (Downing Loop) www.squareonerealestate.com the state’s Public Integrity Unit, DeLeon, Texas 76444 Joe Grimshaw, Broker (254)977-4280 Molly Clark, (325)330-0468 Travis County District Attorney Real Estate For Sale HUNTING/GRAZING: 212 Acres at Duster. Lots of mesquite and cactus Rosemary Lehmberg, in the with some liveoaks. Good hunting with some grazing. $2150/ac (JG 6) spring of 2013 after she was arrested and jailed for drunken SWEETWATER RANCH NEW LISTING! Bar/Event Center (The Blue Goose) 2400sqft with central driving. Lehmberg apologized 441+- acres heat & air. Insulated metal building on 6+ acres in DeLeon. Possible Owner FOR SALE BY OWNER Finance. $300,000 (JG17) for her actions but refused to BROKERS WELCOME resign. Perry then vetoed the $ 1,741,950. $3,950 per acre NEW LISTING! Restaurant (Highway 6 Cafe) Great location, plenty of seating, large following. Possible Owner Finance. $750,000 (JG16) unit’s $7.5 million in state fund- • 25 mile breathtaking views from park like mountain top ing. • 9 ponds-2&1/2 miles of NEW LISTING! Hay/Grazing 60 acres North of town. Strong water table, Texans for Public Justice, Red Fork of Rush Creek irrigation system, pond. $5,000/acre (JG 18) an Austin-based government • 3 bdrm 2 bath ranch house-bunkhouse next door sleeps 6 CATTLE/HAY PROPERTY: 210 Acres NE of DeLeon that is mostly open watchdog organization, filed • 33 acre horse quality coastal pasture with coastal grass. There are some scattered mesquites and heavy brush for the original criminal com- • Deer,hogs,mountain lion,bobcat,fox& fish cover. Most of the land was used as irrigated peanut fields. Will divide! in some ponds Possible owner finance! $2500/ac (JG 11) plaints against Perry. The other Located just south of I-20, 8 miles at Mingus Governor says family of count, alleging abuse of power, Call Tom at 817-269-6952 for showing HUNTING RANCH: 245 acres north of Desdemona. Includes 190 acres of woman who died in custody remains pending and could be mesquite and cedar brush with great views and a creek bed. There is a large set for a court date later this coastal field with three strong water wells that would be perfect for a pivot. deserves answers LAMB REAL ESTATE $2500/ac (JG 13) year. 209 N. Texas St. - 254-893-6502 AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Bill Lamb, Broker - Troy Morris, Agent www.deleonrealestate.com Abbott on July 22 issued a Ag chief opposes rule change • NEW LISTING: 3-2 Brick, CH/A, fenced yard, 2 living areas, double carport. $74,000 unfurnished.....$88,000 fully furnished. statement regarding the arrest • NEW: 20 A. on Cr 377, Rising Star, Fenced Water Well & electricity, open pasture & Cade Richmond Real Estate Cade Richmond Hay, Land & Cattle Co. and death of Sandra Bland, a A rule change made by the wooded. $2,750/A 28-year-old Illinois resident U.S. Department of • NEW: 3BR-2Bth framePENDING on approx 7 acres. $175,550. Agriculture’s Animal and Plant • NEW: 30Acres with several irrigation wells (condition unknown) Owner/agent $120,000. who had driven to Hempstead • NEW LISTING: Large lot w/double car metal building on slab. Water well & trees. in response to a job offer from Health Inspection Service in $20,000. late June lifted a ban on the • NEW LISTING: 12.8 Wooded acres, water well, tank, deer & turkey. $65,000. Prairie View A&M University. Cade Richmond Real Estate has joined with Keller Williams Realty importation of beef from • GORMAN, TX: Frame house on 2 lots. $12,500 On July 10, Bland was pulled • NEW LISTING: Proctor Lake, 2 lake homes, 1 w/1260sf & 1 w/384sf. Lots of Deer & Fort Worth to strengthen our real estate services. The partnership over by a state trooper, arrested Northern Argentina and 14 of fishing. 60 acres pasture & 40 acres irrigated pecan orchard $5300/ac provides a stronger advertising presence and technology to stream- • NEW LISTING: 12.7 Acres, CR 482, Good Sand Land $45,000. and placed in the Waller Brazil’s 27 states. line all real estate transactions. Cade Richmond Real Estate focus is Texas Agriculture on Rural Real Estate Business in Central Texas. County jail in Hempstead. www.caderichmond.com Three days later Bland was Commissioner Sid Miller • NEW LISTING: Design your Dream Ranchette - 10(+-) acres of found dead in her jail cell. recently spoke out against the mature native pecan orchard near De Leon Texas just off Farm to Local authorities conducted an federal agency’s action Market Road 587. The acreage has nice parameter fencing and build- because, he said, those areas ing site that is perfect to nestle a home and barn/shop. Ideal property autopsy and reported suicide as for a Cottage Farm, Horse Acres, and or a 4-H/FFA Family. the cause of death. Bland’s have a known history of foot- $55,000.00 Please see website for more detailed information. •1,245 A. Eastland Cnty. 6-stock tanks, several creeks, family ordered an independent and-mouth disease. •NEW LISTING: Whitmore Ranch-146 Acres Combination Ranch autopsy. “The U.S. has not suffered hunting. $1,795/Acre. Located 7 Miles West of De Leon, Texas on Farm to Market Road 587. 100 acres of producing Coastal Bermuda and 46 acres of wood- “Our hearts and prayers from a case of foot-and-mouth disease since 1929, in part •179 A. Stephens County stock tanks, wooded, water ed area that provides Fantastic Hunting. The ranch has very good 6 remain with the Bland family strand barb wire fence, 1 water well, electricity on property, and sev- for their tragic loss. The family because of our nation’s bans well, hunting. $1,950/Acre SOLD eral scenic building site options. The property also has a set of panel deserves answers. The Texas against animal and meat corrals with livestock trap. This property would serve as a wonderful Rangers, working in coordina- imports from countries dealing •71 Acres approx. 30 acres brush, native and improved agriculture investment property with agriculture production and hunt- with the disease,” Miller stated ing lease potential. All owned minerals will be conveyed. tion with the FBI, will conduct pasture, rural water supply available, hunting, close to $467,500.00 a full and thorough investiga- in a July 21 news release. Proctor Lake on Hwy 2861. $210,689 • Buyer looking for irrigated farm land. 100 to 600 acres. Call tion that will deliver those Cade answers and work toward the Unemployment rate •3/2/2 2,066sf (CAD) frame home, fireplace, large lot, • NEW LISTING: 40 Acres coastal pasture between DeLeon, decreases Gorman, Desdemona. 1 tank, 1 well, small cattle pens. $2850/acre ultimate goal of ensuring jus- auto lawn sprinkler system. $80,000 SOLD • PRICE REDUCED! Comanche Pastures - 108 acres located tice in this case,” Abbott wrote. approx. 2 hours from the DFW. This ranch is ready to run cattle. On July 21, Texas Texas Workforce •3/2/2 2,016sf (CAD) brink home large lot, fireplace, car- Texas Farm to Market Road 2318 boarders the western property Department of Public Safety Commission on July 17 boundary, allowing for easy access. Fenced and crossed fenced for port, water well, storm cellar. $109,000 SOLD grazing rotation and conservation practices. Seller will convey live- officials briefed state leaders on announced Texas marked its UNDER third straight month of season- stock feeders, troughs, corrals, gates, and chute. Property is open with the investigation. “DPS has •3/2/2 1,895sf (CAD) brick home, 3/4 acre, rural water, scattered trees clustered around the seasonal creek that runs through ally adjusted job growth with been working closely with the water well, metal roof, storm cellar. $90,000 the property. Soil is sandyCONTRACT loam and ideal for cultivation. The current family of Ms. Bland during this the addition of 16,700 nonagri- cattle operation has established Coastal Bermuda Grass for grazing and hay production. www.landsofamerica.com/listing/1687475 investigation and the depart- cultural jobs in June. And, the state has added $2,495/acre ment extends our sincere con- • Two Oaks Farm is 69+- acres just south of DeLeon, Texas. The dolences for their tragic loss,” jobs in 56 of the last 57 months, COGBURN property is easily accessed from both County Road 446 and County said DPS Director Steven including a total of 53,600 posi- Road 450. Approximately 50 acres is in improved coastal Bermuda McCraw. “It is important that tions in the first half of 2015. REAL ESTATE and the remaining is in established native grasses. The 4 pastures, 2 Over the year, Texas has seen tanks, 1 water well allow for ideal land and animal management prac- her family has confidence in the In DeLeon Continuously Since 1954 tices. The farm also has 20+ Native Texas Pecan Trees. There are sev- efficacy of this investigation, an increase of 269,900 jobs. eral fantastic building locations ideal for a farm family to enjoy. The which is why the Waller Texas’ seasonally adjusted • NEW: 2-1-2 frame, 908sf, appliances included, metal roof, fenced back yard, property is currently in agriculture use and is has agriculture tax unemployment rate fell to 4.2 Large Corner lot. $22,500 exemption. Income potential from grazing, hay production, and County Sheriff’s Office and • NEW: Nice 2 or 3 - 1 frame, 1192sf, most inside remodeled, metal roof, fenced recreational uses. A must see. $2,950/Acre percent in June, down from 4.3 back yard. Nice for the price! $31,000 District Attorney originally • Wonderful Project Home: 3 bedroom 2 bath home on 5 acres just percent in May, the lowest rate • NEW: 2-1 Mobile home, 2000 model, central air, carport, storage building, water requested investigative assis- well, yard sprinkler, nice landscaped corner lot. $26,900 off HWY 6 between DeLeon and Dublin. This is the 1st time this tance from the Texas Rangers; of unemployment for the state • NEW: 2-1 Frame, 884sf, central air, hardwood floors, new wiring and plumbling, 1976 Sq.Ft. Home, Built inUNDER the late 1950’s, has been offered on the metal roof, 2 carports + garage, fenced back yard, wood deck. $32,500 market. The ample kitchen, original wood floors, and great location and it’s also why DPS request- since July 2007, according to • 3-2-1 Metal home, 1568sf, central air (a/c not working), large den, fireplace, full the agency. width front porch, storage building. $37,500. make this property wonderfully suited for a rural family. $78,500.00 ed the FBI assist in this investi- • NEW: 2-1 Frame built in 2004, all electric, 1080sf, central air, woodburning fire- PRICED REDUCED CONTRACTTO $75,000 gation.” place, carport, 4 year old metal roof. large lot, shop building. $39,500. • LEON RIVER RANCH: 77(+-) acres just off Highway 6 on CR Growth trend continues • 3-1 Frame, 1260sf, central air/heat, carport, metal RV cover, corner lot. $38,000 The DPS posted on its • 3-1-1 brick, 1062’ (CAD) newer CH/A, corner lot, chain link. $44,950. 462. Fantastic Building Site with great elevation changes overlook- website the state trooper’s dash • Hwy 6 E: 3800sf shop building w/cement floor on 73x164 lot, 8x10 concession ing the Leon River. LargeUNDER Trees providing great cover for wildlife Texas Secretary of State bldg. City utilities, great commercial location. $39,500 and an open area ideal for a home or cabin. 3 tanks and one water camera video from the traffic • 3-2-2 brick, 1600sf, central air, 2 year old metal roof, city water + well, efficiency well provide ample water for livestock and wildlife. Easy access to stop. Also, video footage show- Carlos Cascos on July 16 apartment. Fenced yard, corner lot, also extra lot. $48,500. • 3-2-2 brick, 1480 UNDERsf, central air, CONTRACTupdated, has open kitchen/dining, laminate/car- co-op water and electricity.CONTRACT 1/2 of owned mineral will convey. ing activity in the jail at the time reported continued growth in pet floors. Large lot, fenced with trees. Move in ready! $73,000. $3,950/acre. of the discovery of the body new business formations for the • 3-2-2 Austin Stone, UNDER1287sfm central CONTRACT air, metal roof. Large lot, fenced yard with • 80+/- Acre farm near DeLeon. trees, storage building, water well. $74,500. • 101 +/- Acres Secluded hunting paradise! Thick cover, native was widely broadcast. first half of 2015. • 3-2 brick, 1810sf, central a/c, spacious kitchen, bar, lots cabinets, den & fireplace, Some 83,235 certificates office. Carport, fenced yard, well. Nice. $97,500 pecans. Approx 55A of Rush Creek bottom land, 45A +/- in coastal. • 10.43A Southwest of DeLeon: Entirely overgrown Pecan orchard, pavement This combo property has 3 springs & Rush Creek frontage. Call for Count dismisses coercion of formation were filed frontage, county water line across highway. $3000/ac (will sell 5.21A for $19,500) appointment. $3,500/acre • 10.3A Pecan orchard, remote location, good hunting. $3,950/acre • 105.25 Acres charge between Jan. 1 and June 30 • 28A m/l, 10A coastal, pond,SOLD 2 wells, county water/electricity available. Will divide. -Great Property with easy access to Highway 6 East with the secretary of state’s $3,450 /acre. Owner Finance. in DeLeon, Texas. 25 Acres improved pasture & remainder of acres • 45A 1/2 mile east DeLeon on Hwy 6, some Coastal, 2 ponds, fenced, county in native pasture, has large oak & mesquite trees. This combination Texas’ 3rd Court of office to form new Texas for- water & elec. available, great commercial site. Will divide. REDUCED $200,000 property provides nice hunting, agriculture production & has several profit corporations, profession- • 77A, fields/some wooded. Deer & other wildlife, 2 small ponds, electricity elevated views ideal for home site. Property is fenced for cattle pro- Appeals on July 24 dismissed available. $2,000/ACRE. al corporations, professional duction. Excellent location. $3200/Acre one count of a two-count felony • 80.25A N/W DeLeon:UNDER 50x60 Metal CONTRACT barn with nice 2-2 apartment, CH/A, rus- associations, limited liability tic design. Coastal and cultivated sandy land, 5 ponds, 6 water wells, new • 40.25 Acres located in the Oliver Springs Community. This pro- indictment handed down in boundary fences, nice views. $295,000 duction agriculture property has 4 wells that produced 40 gallons per August 2014 by a Travis companies and limited partner- • 86 A of West DeLeon: App. 40A crop land, 2 irrig wells (1 reported 200 gpm) minute with 5 Horse Power Pit Pumps. 28 acres of improved pasture Also native pasture and wooded. Deer & Hogs. $2,950 acre and 12.25 Acres in native pasture. $2,500/Acre. County grand jury against Rick ships. • 100 A m/l near DeLeon, Coastal, game, 2 ponds, old rock house, good Perry for actions he took as This is an almost 4 percent homesites, lots CR frontage, smaller tracts possible. $2,950 acre. Office-254 893 4320/ Cade-325-330-0590 governor in 2013. increase from the 80,039 cer- Broker #465080 Email ([email protected]) The court threw out the tificates of formation filed Jan. 916 N. Texas St. Call Us At 254-893-6666 For more details and pictures please visit 1 to June 30 of 2014, Cascos www.cogburnrealestate.com count of official coercion Ray Cogburn - Broker www.CadeRichmond.com against Perry for demanding pointed out. the resignation of the head of Todd Whatley - Agent Perfect Touch Embroidery PO Box 391, Comanche, Texas Custom Embroidery on caps, shirts, jackets, Office 325-356-2591 pillow cases and much more! 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However, it doesn’t hurt to ingredients, so you know, that greased griddle or skillet and ® It doesn’t hurt us to do make happy food every once in can mean anything. I sure am spread it out a little. Cook on things every once in a while that a while. glad those pancakes didn’t turn each side for one minute. Serve make us happy. I saw this recipe on out to be a big gross lump on a with everyone’s favorite top- What if one day you see a Pinterest the other day, sent it to plate. pings. recipe that your mama or grand- my best friend, and then forgot I’m hoping that y’all have This is the actual recipe ma made and it makes you think about it. lots of family coming in for and instructions, however, I of them? When she commented on Peach and Melon Festival and if changed it up a little. My mama is four hours away it, I remembered how much I they are bugging you about Honestly, I probably used and my sweet nanny passed a had wanted to try making these being hungry, you can always closer to two cups of milk. I few years ago so making food pancakes. whip these out super quick. added milk a little at a time until that makes me think of them Now these aren’t just any Or, better yet, make them the batter looked like what I makes me happy. pancakes, they’re chocolate whip them out themselves. “thought” it should. Speaking of things that pancakes. I jest... well not really. Also, I cooked the pan- make me happy. The other day If, from the picture, it looks cakes more like three minutes I got a letter in the mail from my like I worked very hard prepar- Chocolate Pancakes on each side. cousin. Yes, you heard me right. ing this amazing breakfast I have a gas cooktop and A letter... in the mail. (more like brunch) well then 1 box Chocolate Fudge cake I’m not sure if that had anything Jon and I got to talking that’s a good thing. mix to do with it. about the days before email and These pancakes are easy, 1 cup milk These pancakes don’t real- texting. I remember having and good for younger kids and Heat your griddle or skillet ly bubble up all over like normal girlfriends that I met at church grandkids to start out on. to medium heat. Mix the milk pancakes so make sure to watch camp and we kept in touch for I half expected to tell y’all and cake mix flour until there them until you get the hang of it. years only by mail. what a Pin-tastrophy this was, are no more clumps and the bat- I promise they are worth it! I was so excited to get a let- but the pancakes came out great ter is nice and creamy. Be care- Possible Burn Ban Perfect-sized Mini From page 1 Blizzard® Treat tops off your Project Managers. Keiser stated Louise Currubba stated not be. Some time was spent ed an assessment will be need- ® it had been determined that their purpose is to assess the clarifying terms as they related ed of bridge and culvert dam- Hungr-Buster Combo! additional help would be need- damage, make sure all docu- to road base and fill material. age to determine if hydrology ed in order to quickly assess the mentation is done properly to Repairs will include a two inch studies will be needed, and if amount of damage to the coun- insure reimbursement from finished surface with unclassi- engineering studies or permits ty roads, culverts and bridges FEMA. The goal is to return the fied fill material to repair the will be required. due to the flooding rains in county road to pre-disaster con- washouts. Repairs will be in Inspection of county roads April and May. Keiser will con- dition. Some damage can be accordance with TXDOT and will begin Tuesday. tinue working in other counties counted for reimbursement and FEMA guidelines. while this team addresses the some cannot and the team will Kathleen Foppe, issues of Comanche County. be very candid about what can- Environmental Specialist, stat- City Council From page 1 Instead, said Mayor Ron control over the memorial from were simply taking it from fire times hard-pressed to handle all Johnson, local volunteers who the Remembrance Wall com- hydrants around town, drawing the job and training require- have bemoaned the appearance mittee if the committee neglects complaints from other taxpay- ments. At times, only one Visit us at dqtexas.com of the memorial have taken to the site. ing residents. employee is available at a given caring for it. According to the council, “I don’t think that’s fair for time to man the city hall office. Blizzard, DQ and the ellipse shaped logo are trademarks of Am. D.Q. Corp., Mpls. MN Ž9LN<:7H[ ;46Ɉ;?+86W*V\U Council members also the committee never signed an them to just hook up [to a fire “We should make [the cur- .YLH[3HRLZ+HPY`8\LLU6^ULYZ4HYRL[PUN.YV\W33*(SS9PNO[Z9LZLY]LK reported that the city was agreement with the city giving hydrant],” agreed City rent system] work until we weighing its options for taking the group control of the memo- Administrator Karen absolutely can’t,” said Abbe. rial, nor have they maintained Wilkerson. Johnson added his agreement, the memorial as promised. “What’s good for one busi- saying that overtime pay would There was also some dispute ness that pays [for its water], probably be preferable to hiring regarding the group’s non-profit should be good for everyone,” an additional worker. Take a test drive today! status. added Abbe. DeLeon Police Chief Ben Mayor Johnson suggested According to Duncan, not Rowell then suggested that the sending the group a letter asking enough commercial water buy- police department secretary them to provide an actionable ers exist in DeLeon to justify help with city hall office work plan to maintain the site. building a facility to sell city twice a week. “It’s a last ditch effort,” water commercially. Duncan Rowell’s suggestion was Johnson said. estimated that such a facility readily accepted by the council. No members of the would only be used a few times In other action, the council Remembrance Wall committee each year. approved advertising for bids to Little car. were present at Monday’s meet- “I think we should enforce sell a Ford Crown Victoria ing. the rules as they are,” Abbe said. police car. The council also discussed The council more or less Finally, Mayor Ron the possibility of commercial all agreed to enforce existing Johnson expressed condolences water sales. rules that prohibit the use of city to the family of the late Donald Currently, the city has no water that is not paid for. No Hargrove. Johnson also men- way of delivering water to a official action was taken. tioned recent evidence that the commercial customer from a The council then discussed new Allsup’s Convenience central location, nor a way to hiring another employee for the Store, to be located on East monitor its usage. city hall office to help with util- Hwy 6, appeared to be in the Council members reported ity payments. process of moving forward. that some residents who use According to Wilkerson, water for commercial purposes the current office staff is some- BIG FUN Service in Hours - NOT DAYS

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