Published in Kimble County since 1882 The Junction Eagle The Land of Living Water Volume 127 USPS 286-540 ©The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, September 3, 2008 50¢ per copy Number 34 County celebrates its 150th birthday with a party
by Frederica Wyatt
Saturday, August 30, was a memorable day in the history of Kimble County when a Sesquicentennial birthday party was held at the Coke R. Stevenson Center to mark the 150th anniversary of the cre- ation of the county named for George C. Kimble, a hero of the Alamo. Sponsor of Saturday's event was Kimble County Historical Commission, assisted by These cute four year olds are glad to display their medals, Kimble County Chamber of having just been named Little Mister and Miss Kimble Commerce. The festivities County at the 39th Annual Kimble Kounty Kow Kick last were made possible through County historian Frederica Wyatt introduces from left, Linda Tart, Francis Hurt, Irene Saturday. Jimmy Hall is the son of Michelle and Justin the efforts of more than a score Dayton and Cindy Dayton Kramer, direct descendants of George Chester Kimble, hero of Hall. Chariss Barrow’s parents are Bo and Cassie Barrow. of local volunteers. the Battle of the Alamo and for whom Kimble County was named. These individuals were The Center was splendidly recognized during the celebration last Saturday of the county’s sesquicentennial. arrayed with red, white, and blue decorations, and the I. W. Myers. First State Bank boasts tables were accented with fresh greenery A condensed history of Kimble County and pictures from early Kimble County. was presented, via power point, with The event opened with a welcome from top safety rating Charles Hagood, a KCHC member, as Mayor James C. Murr on behalf of the narrator. KCHC chairman Frederica submitted “In a climate where it is City of Junction and Kimble County. Wyatt wrote the script, and Ginger and increasingly difficult to shine, Greetings from London were extended by Joey Andrews created the video. First State Bank of First State Bank proves it can Philip Leach. Cecil D. Conner, a KCHC Local cowboy poet Pete Davis gave an Junction, Texas, stands strong be done,” remarks Karen L. member, gave the invocation. Boy Scouts original and wonderful poetic tribute to in the current environment Dorway, president of the from Troop 420 led the flag ceremony, Kimble County, while many financial institu- research firm. “In fact, local accompanied by their leaders, Liz On behalf of the citizens of Kimble tions are faltering. You don’t residents should be proud that Chesshir and Larry Trimble. Scouts par- County. Charles Hagood and Connie have to take their word for it, their community bank is one ticipating were Kevin Bowers, Wyatt Booth awarded a plaque to Frederica though, First State Bank has of the elite financial institu- Burton, Zachary Herbst, Joshua Wyatt in appreciation of her longtime earned a 5-Star Superior rat- tions in the nation. They can Mogford, Brandon Leach, and Justus dedication to preserving Kimble County ing from BauerFinancial, Inc. rest assured that their deposits Young. history. of Coral Gables, Florida, the are well-placed in this 5-Star A proclamation in honor of Kimble Descendants and other kin of George nation’s leading independent bank.” County was presented by State Chester Kimble were introduced and pre- bank rating and research firm. Established in 1947, First Representative Harvey Hilderbran, and a Kimble County Historical Commis- sented commemorative pins. Among The 5-Star rating is based on State Bank has been pleased message from Governor Rick Perry was sion member Charles Hagood has just those present were Linda K. Tart of San the overall financial picture of to fulfill the financial needs of read by Andrew Murr, a KCHC member presented Frederica Wyatt with a sur- Antonio and her brother, Francis Hurt of the bank and indicates that its neighbors and friends in and grandson of the late Governor Coke prise gift on behalf of the citizens of Austin, who are descendants of Rhoda First State Bank is one of the Kimble County for over 60 R. Stevenson. Kimble County. Hagood said the Elizabeth Kimble Hurt, daughter of strongest banks in the nation. years. It operates through con- Meredith Nowlin held the audience plaque is an expression of appreciation Charles Chester Kimble, the son of What’s more, this represents veniently located offices at spell-bound with her rendition of "This for her many years of dedication to George C. and Prudence Kimble. The the seventh consecutive quar- 2002 Main in Junction and Land is Your Land", and later with a solo, preserving the history of the county ter that First State Bank has "Junction on the Llanos". The latter song and recognized her as a community earned this highest honor. See Bank on Page 17 was created in 1931 by A. G. Farmer and See Sesquicentennial on Page 15 “treasure”. Eagles start season with a 21-10 win in short game, take on Broncos next week Debbie Cooper Kistler Junction Eagles logged about rain pelted players and specta- the first Bronte drive, seniors Jordan Keeton made the going fooled so the Longhorns had The Junction Eagle 239 yards in the two and a half tors, and lightening lit up the Dustin Stapp and Sam Herring rough on the Longhorns’ sec- to punt from 24 yards behind quarters before the game was skies to the east. read a trick option pass and set ond drive. On Bronte’s third the original line of scrimmage. Last Friday night at the called due to heavy rain, and, So awesome was the the Longhorns back ten yards; possession, linebacker D. On subsequent possessions, football stadium in Bronte, with just 5:34 left in the third Eagles’ defense, in five of the then Joe Wood sacked the Stapp got to the fullback, sen- O’Brian Rodriquez, Cody there weren’t a lot of passes quarter, Eagle fans had to Longhorns’ nine possessions Longhorn quarterback as he ior defensive back Kyle Hale, William Whitworth, thrown. However, there was a sprint to the parking lot to take the boys from Bronte went attempted to pass. Sophomore Wimberley broke up a dump whole lot of running. The refuge in their cars as driving three downs and punted. On Trevor Brawley and freshman pass and Cole Sandlin wasn’t See Eagles on Page 9
The 2008 Junction Eagle football team members are, back row, from left, Ashton Thomas (9), Jason McKinnerney (5), Ed Adams (54), William Whitworth (70), Ty Stapp (23), Jordan Keeton (66), Sam Herring (55), Cole Sandlin (4), Kyle Wimberley (8) and Trevor Brawley (35). Middle row, David Fuentes (3), Seth Barclay (60), Jessie Sauceda (45), Tommy Falcon (61), Gary Gonzalez (77), Sakota Tomlinson (10), Rigo Rosas (7) and A.J. Heap (17). Front row, O’Brian Rodriquez (72), Victor Parga (50), Dustin Stapp (33), Cody Hale (6), Rafael Fuentes (58), Nathanel Warden (62) and Joe Wood (11). Wednesday, September 10 Homecoming Bonfire HCFA Fairgrounds 8:30 p.m.
Page 2 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, September 3, 2008 sentative Harvey Hilderbran Trail, dropped by for a few by a visit from Tani Taylor of was present to read a procla- moments. John Pierce Gray of Frisco. She was enroute to San Meanderings mation, and John Hollowell of Haskell, a descendant of the Angelo to spend a few hours the Hill Country Magazine pioneer Emory Pierce family, with her aunt, Mary Jo Taylor by Frederica Wyatt came from Burnet. toured the historical facility. Snodgrass. Among others vis- The hillsides are alive fol- Short, a legendary coach at Concho County Judge Allen Neal Sorrels of Austin and Janice LeBlanc of Berwick, iting the museum during the lowing the recent rains, and JHS. My thanks go to Gwen Amos and his wife, the former his brother and family - Craig, Louisiana, and part-time week were Melvin and the native Cenizo shrubs are Sellers Nolte and Charles Kathy Bishop, returned to her Patricia, and Wesley - of Kimble County resident, Joselyn Conner, the J. C. vibrantly arrayed with purple Loeffler, who each e-mailed home county for the celebra- Bedford partook of the festiv- brought along a friend. Scheppe family, and Delilah blossoms. Basking in their me a copy of the obituary. tion. Martha Pyron of ities. Neal and Craig are the Charlotte Darby of Mont- and Amy Clausen. own glory, the cultivated An electronic message Granbury accompanied her grandsons of the late Ben F. gomery, Texas. Billie Noguess "held the fort species are also eye-catchers. arrived from Pat Myles of mom, Florence Sheppard and Bertha Loeffler Neal of Bob and Kay Martin Hurley down" Wednesday in our In particular, the ones at the Huntington Beach, California. Murr, to the party. Junction. were by, and Bob brought and absence. While in Fredericks- Junction Cemetery are among She and several members of Kit Dobbins of San Angelo Other out-of-town guests donated a portion of the cor- burg, our paths crossed those the loveliest we have espied her family belong to the attended with his parents, were from the United nerstone from the old Goben of Katie Ellis Goodman and during the week's meander- Daughters of the Republic of David and Marc', and two of Kingdom, as well as the Texas blacksmith shop. Several Dorothy Goodman Baylor. ings. Another name for the Texas through their ancestor, the sons and daughters-in-law communities of Luling, years ago, he retrieved the Summer days are passing, plants is "Silverleaf", but George C. Kimble. They were of Larry and Sarah Cardwell Bertram, DeSoto, Cedar Park. artifact from its "depository" and we eagerly anticipate locally, they are sometimes accepted into membership after Harrison came with the London, and Junction. at the forks of the Llano Autumn, our favorite season called Purple Sage. being endorsed by DRT mem- Harrison couple who was cel- London was well represented Rivers. of the year! More sadness has cast a bers Linda K. Tart and the late ebrating a golden wedding by the Leach families - Deane, I was pleasantly surprised shroud over the community, Mary Gene Murr. Pat wanted to anniversary. Lyndall and Don, Becky, Philip and and my condolences are express her regret that she was Christie Harrison live in Brandon; and Andy and Cathy extended to friends during unable to be in Texas for Kingwood, and Michael and Ivins; Jimmy McCollum, their bereavement. Neel Saturday's celebration. Nicole Harrison are from Dudley and Alice Dayton Etheridge of Canyon Lake, The bestowing of a plaque Houston. Cardwell, and Milburn husband of the former Mona at the Sesquicentennial event Bill McAuley of Austin Pinkerton. McLendon, passed away last surprised and completely accompanied his friends, Last week was a busy one week and was laid to rest overwhelmed me. On behalf Linda Tart of San Antonio and for us, but we found time to Thursday in the Junction of the "Citizens of Kimble Francis Hurt of Austin. The visit with folks who made Cemetery. He was a former County", the presentation was two latter persons are direct their way to the museum. local resident, and Mona, a by Charles Hagood and descendants of Alamo hero Paula Walker of Sonora, rep- daughter of the late Mitchell Connie Booth and read: George Kimble. State Repre- resenting the Texas Pecos and Tempa Boone McLendon, "Presented to Frederica Wyatt is a native of Kimble County. on this 150th birthday of Opal Bogard Roberts, a per- Kimble County 1858-2008 in Bull Dozer Stock Tanks son dear to the hearts of many appreciation for a lifetime of Brush Clearing Skid Loader in our community, passed into care and commitment to the Ranch Roads the Great Beyond last Thurs- preservation of the history of day morning. She had been a our county" I am humbly RW DOZING Happy 80th Birthday teacher in the local schools and grateful to all! Rusty Wallace to Judge Wilbur Ray Dunk, more affectionately was the wife of County Judge Attendees at the Kimble Off. 512-847-1825 known as “D-Daddy” to his grandchildren and Delbert Roberts. Services County party came from far Mobile: 512-844-4714 great-grandchildren! Thank you for your lifetime were Sunday afternoon with and near, and more than two Ben Cavaness 325-446-3720 of constant love and family devotion, your W-30-13p burial in the Junction hundred persons shared in the Christian example, your local and national public Cemetery. festive occasion. Descendants service, and your unfaltering integrity. Funeral services for Helen of George C. Kimble attended With great love and admiration, warmest birthday BUILDING wishes from Duane and Tammy Dunk Winifred Tanberg Short, a for- from San Antonio, Austin, D-34-1p mer Junction resident, were Kerrville, and Junction. MATERIALS held Tuesday, September 2, in Others from associated fami- lies registered from Sonora, M G INC. San Antonio with burial in the All your Building Needs Sunset Memorial Park. She Rocksprings, San Angelo. H a p p y B i r t h d a y was the widow of the late Bob Kerrville, and Junction. 2202 MEMORIAL BLVD. September 4 September 8 KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 Nelda Charlene Cadwell Charles Luke Hagood, Jr. 830- 257-2300 Marc’ Dobbins Charlie Dillard Gipson M-32-TFN-C FAX 830-792-3828 Mary H. Cary Constance Boulan Aguero Cecil David Conner Arturo Barragan, Jr. Bridal Registry Robert Myrl Metcalf Paula Ann Bruce Julian T. Morales Francis Eugene Hodges Katie Whitworth & Blair Guidroz Deryl Dwain Nelson Robin Heap Kothmann Laverne Tuckness Jetton Sally Menchaca Katy Butler & Cole Brooks EXIT 465 Elizabeth M. Salinas Wanda Smith Patton Britni L. Whitlock Rhonda Timms Powers Jodi Sissel & Brandon Domingue I-10 EAST Charles Evers Schmidt Robert David Chapman Rosemary Hoggett Bobby Joe Elledge Wendy Mogford & Brent Frazier September 5 Elsa E. Alatorre BY CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL SEGOVIAContinental Breakfast, David Lynn Adams Nathan J. 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Pearl means without permission in Randall Treutt Ross September 10 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH IVY CHAPEL LONDON CHURCH OF CHRIST writing from the publisher. 202 South 8th Street 3rd Sunday of each month 7 p.m. U.S. Highway 377 Kathryn Tomlinson Watson Lorene Oeheler Barker 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10 a.m. - Bible Study Eva G. Perez Nancy Gonzales 10:55 a.m. - Morning Worship FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 11 a.m. - Worship Joshua Lee Johnson Peggy Butler Howell 6 p.m. - Evening Worship 202 North 15th Street 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class LETTERS POLICY Ken Bolton, Pastor 10 a.m. - Morning Worship September 7 James Martin Heimann 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School LONDON METHODIST CHURCH June Parker Ackel Kevin Lee Wimberley FIRST UNITED METHODIST 7 p.m. - Evening Worship 9 a.m. - Sunday Service The Junction Eagle welcomes Glenn Brown Whitewood Sammy Jess Jetton CHURCH 7 p.m. Wednesday Worship Glenna Kelley, Pastor letters from its readers. Letters 904 Main Street Rev. Donna Carroll Glenda St. Clair Carroll Kari A. Adams 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH should be to the point, typed if at James T. Martinez David E. Adams 10:55 a.m. - Morning Worship FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 1119 Main Street Glenna Kelley, Pastor East Pine Street 9 a.m. - Morning Worship all possible, and signed. An Javier Palacios Emma Nicole Martinez 2 pm Sunday Rev. Jim Sproat address and telephone number Dominic Dominguez FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 S. 11th Street HILL COUNTRY BAPTIST CHURCH GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH should be included for verifica- 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 322 South 11th Street 1201 North Llano 11 a.m. - Morning Worship 10 a.m. - Sunday School 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School tion purposes. No letters will be Rev. Jim Barker 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning 11 a.m. - Morning Worship published without the author’s Co-Pastor Laurie Barker 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening 6 p.m. - Evening Worship Wednesday Rev. Gregory Gomez name. COLLEGE STREET 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study - Letters will be printed on a CHURCH OF CHRIST 6:30 p.m. - Youth & Kidz Club MURR CHURCH OF CHRIST The Ju(ESTABLISHEDnctio 1882)n Eagle 815 College Street Lyle Wallace, Pastor 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning space-available basis. Letters 10 a.m. - Bible Study - Sunday Davis Murr, Preacher 215 NORTH 6TH STREET 11 a.m. - Church Worship CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP should stick with issues, and not JUNCTION, TEXAS 76849 6:30 p.m. - Evening Worship 1209 College Street MEN’S BIBLE CLASS Published each Wednesday Justin Hall, Minister 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 100 Blk. North 16th Street simply be personal attacks. 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Obituaries Birth Announcement Seth Charles Trimble Opal Belle Bogard Roberts Seth Charles Trimble, one Opal Belle Bogard Roberts, month old, passed away on age 66, of Segovia, passed Monday, September 1, 2008. away Thursday, August 28, God called one of his little 2008, at her residence. Opal, angels home. the youngest of five siblings, Seth was born on July 30, was born in Brownfield, 2008, in the Hill Country Texas, on April 25, 1942, to Memorial Hospital. Tom and Dorothy Bogard. He is survived by his par- After completing Bula High ents, Roxanne and Travis; School in 1960, Opal attended maternal grandparents, Sheila Wayland Baptist University in and Randy Priess; paternal Plainview, Texas. She was a grandparents, Billy Trimble member of the Hutcherson Flying Queens Basketball Christopher Mark Layne Tomlinson was born on August 24, and Debbie and Jim Parrish; Wednesday, September 3, Team where she was named 2008, at 12:00:02 a.m. weighing 7 lbs. 6 oz. and measuring Aunt Misty Priess and cousin, from 6-8 p.m. at Gentry step-grandchildren, Colten, Carli All-American as a senior and 19 1/2 inches, to parents Barry and Alexandria Tomlinson. Destinee, uncles Robert and Funeral Home of Mason, and and Chloe; two loving and car- was selected to play on the Siblings are Trent Smith and Virginia Rose Tomlinson of Randy Priess Jr., Aunt Shelly services will be held on ing sisters, Tommie Sandstrom U.S.A. World Tournament Liberty Hill, and grandparents are Coy and Melody Aaron, and Uncle Michael Mackie Thursday, September 4, at 10 and husband, Paul B., and Team in Peru in 1964. Bobby and Allison Tomlinson, all of Junction and Jeannie and cousin Briana. a.m. in Gentry Funeral Home Barbara Kinnison and husband, Following graduation, Opal and Travis Lacky of Liberty Hill. Great-grandparents are Ora Chapel. Burial will follow at Ray; and four special sisters-in- began her thirty-year career in May Priess, Mote and Carolyn Gooch Cemetery. Denny law, Betty Briggs, Mamie education in McCamey, Trimble, Corrine and Jim Jackson will officiate. Pannell, Clara Stromquist and Texas, where she taught in the Cole, and many great-aunts Services are entrusted to Barrilyn Roberts. Opal is also classroom for four years. On and -uncles and cousins. Gentry Funeral Home. survived by numerous nieces, A visitation will be held on January 21, 1968, Opal was nephews, cousins and a host of Braggin’ rights married to Delbert Roberts in special friends. the Methodist Church in Bula, Funeral services were held Helen Winifred Short Texas. They moved to Kimble on Sunday, August 31, 2008, County in April of 1973, and at 2 p.m. at the Junction First Helen Winifred Short died Opal spent the last twenty-six United Methodist Church with on August 24, 2008, at the age years of her career teaching Rev. Glenna Kelley officiat- of 90. She has gone to heaven for the Junction I.S.D., retiring ing, assisted by Charles to join her beloved husband, in 2000. Opal’s former stu- Hagood. Burial followed in Bob, to whom she was mar- dents and co-workers have the Junction Cemetery with ried for 70 years. In her life played an important role in her arrangements under the direc- she brought love and under- life. tion of Graham Funeral standing to all of those she Opal was a member of the Home. touched. She was the kind of First United Methodist Pallbearers were David friend that everyone cherishes. Church in Junction. She Dobbins, Scott Richardson, She was born in Primera, assumed different leadership Mick Casaday, Doug Over- Texas, in the Rio Grande roles throughout the years, street, Greer Kothmann, Valley on October 7, 1917. serving on committees, teach- Bobby Murr, Rob Roy Spiller, She was the fifth child of Carl with. She left this world a bet- ing Sunday school classes and Doug Adams, Gene Simon and Thea Tanberg. She grew ter place because of her love, chairing specific projects. and John Ball. Nathan McPherson and his basketball team, the Ponder up in a close family with four caring and interest in others. Health issues limited her God placed Opal and Lions from Ponder, Texas, won the 2A State Championship brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Short is survived by church activities over the last Delbert in the perfect location- in Austin in March. Nathan was named MVP of the 2A tour- Mrs. Short went to college her daughters, Linda (Buddy) few years; however, her Kimble County, Junction, nament with 24 points. He was also awarded the TABC 2A at Southwest Texas State Clark and Kristy (Steve) church family continued to Texas. The flowing creeks and Player of The Year out of approximately 2000 players. Teachers College in San Winston; one sister Mary support her through prayer, rivers and the Texas hillsides His brother Daniel was awarded the TABC 2A Player of the Marcos, Texas. While there, Matz; two brothers, Carl Lee love and compassion. house the beauty of God’s cre- Year award in 2006. The Ponder Lions won second place in she met and married her hus- Tanberg and Walter Tanberg Opal was preceded in death ation of wildlife, birds, trees, the state games in 2006. Ponder is located in the DFW area. band Bob Short. They had two and their families; four grand- by her parents and two broth- wild flowers and natural Nathan’s proud grandparents are Estella Garza Castro of daughters, Linda and Kristy. children and four great-grand- ers, Jake and Dusty Bogard. rocks, making a perfect coun- Junction and the late Rodolfo Castro of Brady. They dedicated the rest of children. Survivors include the love of try setting that gave Opal their lives to family and edu- Services were held on her life, her husband Delbert; peace and serenity. Opal loved cating the children of Texas. We would like to give many thanks and recognition to Tuesday, September 2, at 11 two sons and daughters-in- God, family, home and peo- those who labored so hard to make the celebration of Nancy She taught school for many law, Rance and Krista Roberts a.m. in the Porter Loring ple. And for their support, Gonzales’ birthday happen. First in line was Ms. Patty years before retiring. Mortuary North Chapel in San and Kendon and Jana Roberts; encouragement and love, she Menchaca of Junction whose diligence in gathering all the Through her love and concern, Antonio. Interment followed four grandchildren, Mason, was most grateful. she touched the lives of many in Sunset Memorial Park. Fisher, Luke and Caden; three data of family members for the growing list of invitees was children. Always active in her In lieu of flowers, donations invaluable, along with her contribution of a luscious choco- faith, she taught Sunday may be made to the American late cake topped with imported chocolate dipped strawberries school, Bible school and par- Heart Association/ American C. H. “Pie” Bierschwale and a picture of Ms. Nancy Gonzales at age 16 atop the cake; ticipated in a multitude of Stroke Association, PO Box and Ms. Donna Marie San Miguel who helped to plan for Mr. C. H. "Pie" Biersch- Wednesday, September 3, at 3 church activities. Right up 15186, Austin, Texas 78761. wale, 84, of Harper, Texas, p.m. at Harper United the dinner as well as contributed with some good home cook- until her death, she was still an You are invited to sign the passed away Monday, Sept- Methodist Church with Rev. ing of potato salad and pinto beans. Many thanks also go to informed, intelligent, inquisi- Guestbook at www.porterlor- ember 1, 2008, at his resi- Neal Matthews officiating. Ruben San Miguel and Rudy Ramos who spent hours labo- tive, witty and loving person ing.com dence. He was born on August Interment will follow in riously grilling and cooking briskets, BBQ chicken and that attracted many people to Arrangements were under 7, 1924, in Harper to John Harper Cemetery. smoked sausage for our main entrée. Thanks goes to daugh- her. She was someone that you the direction of Porter Loring Russell Bierschwale and Lidia The family will receive ter Esther and husband Michael Daley for hours spent dec- just wanted to talk to and be Mortuary North. A. McDougal Bierschwale. friends at the church from 2 orating, filling 160 pink and white balloons with helium and He was a member of Harper p.m. until 3 p.m. on making other preparations and shopping for getting the United Methodist Church and Wednesday prior to the serv- Annex Hall looking so great for our festivities. A big thanks MAG Materials was one of the original mem- ice. to Ms. Oralia Gonzales of Junction (sister of Nancy bers of the Harper Volunteer Pallbearers will be Richard Gonzales) for her contribution of Spanish rice. Last, but not Granite Gravel Fire Department. He was a co- Kettinger, Jimmy Barker, Office: 325-251-6684 founder of the Labor Day Hunter Reno, Tommy Bier- least, thanks to Ms. Rosie Wallace for her tremendous efforts Cells: 325-456-6979 or 325-456-9049 Rodeo and a charter member schwale, Frank Townsend, in helping to serve and set up; and also to Michael Sean of the Harper Museum. He Jim Peril, Juan Brown and Gonzales (grandson) and friend Jenny Price who con- Pick up or Delivery was a lifetime rancher and Ben Cowsert. Honorary pall- tributed their time and energy in helping with clean-up detail homebuilder. bearers are Doug Townsend, before leaving, as well as Esther and Michael Daley. We have Belly Dumps & Bobtails G-34-1c Great for Roads, Landscaping & Foundation Pads Survivors include his wife, Sam Maddox, Eric Chasteen, M-39-tfnc Oma Bierschwale of Harper; John Barker, Jimmy Lein- two sons, Buzzy Bierschwale weber, Will Hall and Wayne and wife, Candy, of Junction, Laird. and Scott Bierschwale of Memorial remembrances Harper; daughter-in-law, Sher- may be made to Harper Bridal Registry yl Bierschwale of Topsey; two Volunteer Fire Department or Smith Septic Services sisters, Juanita Barker and Ave Maria Hospice. Katie Whitworth & Blair Guidroz Geraldine Skipper and hus- The family invites you to We pump septic tanks band, Tommie; a brother, send condolences at www. Also state licensed Septic Installer 0X5770 & Master Plumber M14661 June 14 Johnnie Bierschwale and wife, grimesfuneralchapels. com by Katy Butler & Cole Brooks Linna, and two grandchildren, selecting the "Send Condolen- Call Blayze Bierschwale and Colt ces" link. 325-446-3089 or 830-459-7837 S-33-tfnc June 28, Shower Brandenberger. Funeral arrangements are August 2 Funeral services for Mr. entrusted to Grimes Funeral Bierschwale will be held on Chapels of Kerrville. Laura Wind & William “Stormy” Starks June 21, Shower Your One Stop August 9 Supplier For Old friends Wendy Mogford & Brent Frazier Metal Buildings September 6, Shower September 27 (325) 446-2543 1-800-268-8378 started P.O. Box 364 Junction, Tx 76849 Bridal out as new 406 Main Registries Kimble County Ready Mix 446-2514 Welcome Ready Concrete acquaintances. 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a barn to let them dry. to go and attend the physician, are pretty hard to come by big fish in a concrete tank they Skunk hides (he called them who declared him dead. Fred these days. had near the house and Pole Cat hides) brought a dol- Gipson died August 14, 1973, Marvin remembers, when showed it off for a while. He lar, but it was hardly worth and is buried at the Texas State he was young, catching a huge remembers some men that that much to skin one. At Cemetery in Austin. catfish in a deep hole of water lived close to Grobe Crossing IIvvyy EEcchhooeess times, there would be out- Marvin remembers that they below the Beef Trail Crossing. coming over and offering him breaks of rabies in the area, used to have a wooden wind- He caught him on a trot line $25 for it, but he turned them by Ginger Boerm Andrews and when that happened, it mill. When the wind didn't and had quite a time getting a down. How would anyone Last week, I began the story the winter time, he'd trap was unfortunate for any ani- blow, they didn't have fresh throw line through his mouth believe he caught such a big of my meeting with Marvin coons and foxes and take them mal that came around as they water. Back then they had and out his gills, but he man- fish if he didn't have the fish Lange, who was born in 1911, to town on Saturdays when would likely be shot. Cecil huge whirlwinds that came aged and then tied the line itself as evidence to prove it? and lived at Yates until the the fur buyer came through. If Conner of Junction remem- through, and when they did, it around his waist and held on. Instead, Marvin's dad packed early 1930's. Today, the story he was lucky, he'd get a couple bers that in recent years, when was his job to run to the wind- The fish turned his boat in the fish with ice, covered him continues. of dollars for a hide, and he he was working on the fire- mill to catch a bucket of fresh many circles before it wore with wet tow sacks and took Growing up at Yates was the might have three or four. But place at the old Lange home water. He remembers raising itself out and lay still like a him to Mason, where they perfect place for a little boy. his weren't always in the best (at the time Debbie and Mike hogs and his father butchering huge log in the water. He said butchered him and held a huge Marvin spent a great deal of condition. Sometimes they Murray owned it), he found a them, boiling the hides, and he went about 50 yards up the fish fry for all of Tully's broth- time on the river, fishing and might have a few more holes chicken coop that had history scraping them white as snow. river with him, to a shallow ers and their families. Not a hunting with his hound dogs. in them than the fur buyer written on the walls in pencil, He remembers it was his area near a gravel bar and got single bite was left over. Sometimes he would shoot a liked and so they'd bring a lit- telling of a rabid fox biting a brother Reuben's job to chop out in knee deep water, drag- Next week, the story contin- wild turkey as it came to the tle less money. After he favorite hound dog and even the wood for the wood stove, ging that fifty to sixty pound ues with memories of O.C. river to roost. He'd pluck the skinned the smaller ones, he'd biting somebody and that per- and it was his job to carry the fish as far from the water as he Fisher and Marvin's early feathers off and use rolled up stretch them over a board that son having to take the terrible wood to the house. They had could get him, and tied the line school days. newspapers he'd set on fire, to was pointed at one end. He'd shots they gave back then in a milk cow, and when he to a bush before running home Email me gingerandrews singe off the pin feathers. In tack larger hides to the side of order to save their life. thinks of her, the memory of to get the family car, a two- @gmail.com for ideas and/or Marvin didn't remember that, her tail swishing flies and hit- seater Model T. He put the corrections. so we don't know who wrote ting him in the face is embed- SMALL TOWN BY KRISTI HULL it. Maybe it was the Yates ded in his mind. He remem- family or Will and Mattie bers their garden, raising corn, Fairchild or Gladys and sugar cane and watermelons My Opinion Walter Walker, as they all in particular. His mother owned the property at one canned vegetables and fruit all time. Memories of the story summer long. He said you by John Parker O ld Yeller came to my mind. used to be able to buy a water- It was written by Fred Gipson melon for twenty-five cents. What is the nation’s (or do). The politician will tax you who was only three years It blew his mind when he even your) biggest enemy? under any circumstances. older than Marvin. He was recently paid $6 for one. He The terrorist 9,000 miles Maybe we can dodge or get raised on a ranch outside of never thought he'd ever see away, or the corrupt politician him before he can accomplish Mason, and he and Marvin that day. Marvin's favorite in the “smoke” filled room? the event of the terrorist. So were friends. Marvin had the thing in the world is a good Now there is a choice. I know, far we have been unable to sad task of being the Justice of fresh out-of-the-field can- I know, the terrorist is out to dodge the eventuality of taxes. the Peace in Mason when Fred taloupe or a good black dia- kill you while the politician is The politician is more on the died and was the one who had mond watermelon, but both only going to pick your pock- devious side. His cry: change! et. Let’s just say both of them So far we don’t know whether are dangerous to the future of it’s change for, or change to. both the citizens and the gov- I’m sure anyone who actual- W.W. CONSTRUCTION ernment. ly cares about the government The reason the terrorist and/or the nation knows that wants to kill you is complicat- before taxes our financial situ- AND FENCING ed by what he calls his reli- ation is perilous. The nation as gion. The reasons of the politi- a whole is deeply in debt. METAL BUILDINGS ~ BARNS ~ CARPORTS cian are also complicated. He Having mortgaged the future ENTRANCES ~ GATES ~ CATTLEGUARDS wants your money, and he of our children and our grand- wants control of you. Now the children. The other problem, ~ All Types Of Fence Building ~ money is simple. His idea of the government controls more highway robbery is not an and more of our monetary FREE ESTIMATES: armed hold up. He just calls it policies. The money needs to taxes. The terrorist says you stay in the economy and out of CALL: WILLARD CRENWELGE must believe like I do or I will the government money pit. As “We didn’t take a nap today, but our teacher did.” 325-446-4282 (HOME) kill you, (I might even kill you I said, “what change”! From even if you do believe like I or to. 325-260-5647 (CELL) C-6-tfnc
HappyHappy 50th50th
Sarah describes to the anniversary celebration crowd her reaction to Larry’s proposal of marriage, back in 1958.
Larry explains to those gathered where he told Sarah a wife should walk with her hus- band after they are married.
After Sarah accepted his proposal of marriage, Larry says he got cold feet. Here, he demonstrates how he tried to slip away just before the wedding.
Although the boys have turned out well, Sarah describes raising three sons when they were all under six years old. The Junction Eagle staff enjoys working with Sarah on Mondays and Tuesdays when she proofs for us, and tries (without much success) to keep us in line. We conspired, without her knowledge, to put together this group of pic- tures from her and Larry’s lovely anniversary celebration. The cutlines below each photo are entirely fictional; Larry and Sarah Harrison, still having fun after 50 Here’s Sarah’s response to the question, “Why did you springing from the creative minds of her co-workers. years. D.K., J.K., K.R. and A.M. marry Larry?”
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KIMBLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT The Junction Sheriff Mike Chapman and Report taken. Assistance provided. patched to one call for serv- Jorge Alfredo Ochoa Moreno, Eagle Deputy Hagler responded to EMS was dispatched to six ice. 19, from Mexico for driving staff are privileged to bring you is the most reliable this weekly report of the hap- I-10 exit 460 in reference to a calls for service. 08/28-I-10 eastbound, while license invalid. source of accurate penings in Kimble County. vehicle causing a road hazard. 08/23-Motel 6, subject with motor vehicle accident. Deputy Brown arrested The information is taken Vehicle was relocated. chest pains. Kimble County Jail staff Kevin Daniel Gaudin, 20, local information. Its 08/25-Deputy Suttle 405 N. 20th, subject ill. and Chief Deputy Allen from Odessa for an outstand- from calls slips, which do not only mission is responded to U.S. Highway 302 Cherry, subject with Castleberry processed eight ing warrant. covering the always contain the outcome of 377 north in reference to a low blood sugar. persons through the jail on 08/27- JPD Officers arrested the calls. Due to time limits, it is possible intoxicated person. 08/24 -111 NW Main, sub- the following charges: Cirildito C. Silvas, 22, from people, businesses, impossible to follow up on each Subject was ill and taken to ject fell. 08/23-Deputy Brown arrest- Quanah for an outstanding issues and events of call slip. his residence. 08/25 -111 NW main, sub- ed Guillermo Urbina, 48, from warrant. Kimble County. Kimble County dispatch 08/28-Deputy Hull respond- ject ill. Harlingen for driving while 08/28-JPD Officers arrested received 316 telephone calls ed to I-10 eastbound in refer- 08/28-I-10 eastbound, intoxicated. Kelly Brent Couey, 48, from The Junction Eagle ence to a motor vehicle acci- motor vehicle accident. 08/24 -Trooper Moorman Miami, Florida, for public and 689 radio transmissions has been your during the week of August 23 dent. Accident report taken. Fire Department was dis- arrested Juan Antonio intoxication. through August 29. Deputy Suttle responded to patched to two calls for serv- Gonzalez, 37, from Mexico 08/29 -JPD Officers arrested hometown newspaper Sheriff's Office Deputies I-10 eastbound in reference to ice. for driving while intoxicated. Justin G. Gill, 24, from San for 126 years. were dispatched to six calls a motor vehicle accident. 08/23-RR 479 #3466, brush Trooper Moorman arrested Antonio for public intoxica- for service. Assistance provided. fire. Migual Angel Garcia, 40, tion and theft. “We’re here today 08/23-Deputy Leistikow 08/29-Deputy Leistikow 08/29-I-10 eastbound, truck from Junction for public Kimble County Deputies and here responded to FM 479 in refer- responded to I-10 eastbound fire. intoxication. issued four citations for pos- tomorrow.” ence to criminal mischief in reference to vehicle on fire. D PS troopers were dis- Deputy Stewart arrested session of drug paraphernalia. Business and Professional Services Guide
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some insight into the type of were Fidel Acevedo Sr. and intelligence, or lack thereof, Word Sherrill; 8th-Jack Outdoors found in New Zealand. Brooks and Manuel Her- See, the problem is that, nadez; 9th-Kelly Kothmann once 2012 rolls around, New and Word Sherrill and 10th- Outback Zealand is going to have to Equine Pastimesby Nancy Smith Jack Brooks and Billy Joe start paying huge methane by Kendal Hemphill The Junction Roping Club There were also six places Pena. taxes, because they signed on After the saddle roping, a Something’s Rotten In ice-cream-on-a-stick. In China had a wonderful turnout for paid. 1st-Noe Gonzales and with the Kyoto thing, which round robin was held, and the New Zealand you see rat-on-a-stick. the team roping event held this Cliff Hunn; 2nd-William penalizes countries according top three winning teams were: But the Chinese also do past Saturday. Ya'll missed a Black and Murphy Black; 3rd- to the amounts of greenhouse 1st-Marvin Wilson and OK, so the Chinese did pret- other strange things you good time if you didn't make it William Black and Fidel gasses their nation produces Chavel Hernandez; 2nd-Jack ty well in the Olympics. That’s wouldn’t expect to happen in out. The admission, food and Acevedo Jr.; 4th-Noe Gon- per capita. This is very bad for Brooks and Fidel Acevedo Jr. all well and good, but it does- America, except maybe in The smiles were all free. I know zales and Misael Hernandez; New Zealand, since there are a and 3rd-Daniel Hernandez n’t excuse the fact that the South. For example, in March, there was a lot going on and 5th-Marvin Wilson and Word lot of cows there, and not and Word Sherrill. Chinese have a long history, China’s Xinhua news agency hope everyone had a great Sherrill and 6th-Rocky Sexton many humans. Fact is, live- I hope everyone had a safe several months at least, of reported on a farmer in Jilin weekend. and Murphy Black. stock flatulence makes up and blessed Labor Day committing atrocious ‘animal province who had a pet tor- There was a tie for the sad- There were way over a hun- about 2 percent of the green- Weekend. Till next time, rights-type’ violations, such as toise. That, in itself, is no big dle, with a rope off between dred teams competing, house gasses produced by the adios. eating disgusting creatures deal, but this turtle smokes U.S., but animal toots account Noe Gonzales and William although only six places were like eels and rats and scorpi- cigarettes. for about half of New Black with Noe winning. paid. Coming in in 7th place ons, and sometimes even tra- The farmer claimed that, Zealand’s production of the ditional pet-type critters, like one day, while smoking a cig- ozone-depleting vapors. cats, dogs, and Jerry Springer arette, he decided to stick it in Now, anyone with an IQ guests. It makes you wonder, the turtle’s mouth, just goofing higher than hay, when given frankly, where peta is when around. You know how those the option, would have reject- you really need them. Chinese farmers are. But ed the Kyoto idea for this rea- I know the Chinese eat instead of spitting it out or eat- son, if nothing else. New strange things because I read a ing it, the turtle puffed. So Zealand’s leaders apparently lot of informative articles now, when he’s smoking, he said, “OK, let’s see. We can about the habits of people in often shares his cigarette with sign this or not. If we don’t, other parts of the world. Lately his turtle. everything goes along like it I’ve learned a great many Now, you may be thinking, always has. If we sign, then things about the Chinese by “That is probably the strangest we have to start paying lots of reading Dave Barry’s columns, news item of late concerning money unless we figure out a which he has been writing and animals.” And ordinarily you way to keep cows from toot- sending home from China. would be right. But not this ing, which will cost us lots of Dave went over there to time. Because, as we newsper- money. Well, hey, we’re in.” ‘cover’ the Olympics, sort of. sons like to say, “Where There is, however, some Normally, when a journalist there’s cows, there’s good news, maybe. The goes somewhere foreign to methane.” We newspersons researchers think they will be Little Mr. Kimble County contestants waiting to hear the outcome of the contest are, left to write about foreign events, the like to speak improperly, able to vaccinate cattle against right, Ian Plumbley, Joseph Mogford, Cristian Lombrana, Shaden Pearl, Jimmy Hall and articles tend to be general and among ourselves. flatulence. If they’re right, Bronc Kothmann. Jimmy Hall won top honors as Little Mr. complimentary. Dave takes a According to a June article maybe they will figure out refreshingly different ap- in the London Daily Tele- how to do the same thing with motel, I felt more love than proach, one I call ‘making fun graph, scientists in New humans. I say they start with any other time because my of people.’ He writes about the Zealand have been working that guy that sat beside me on grandchildren all ran to my little details, such as the fact hard to find the gene that caus- the plane on my way back Letter to the Editor room and hugged me real that, when you walk through es cow flatulence. This is the from Alaska a few years ago. I was reading Kendal He had climbed up a small strong. They were very happy any of China’s open market- kind of thing New Zealand This is groundbreaking Hemphill's article August 27, hill, so he could get cell phone to see me. place areas, and view the items scientists do, I guess. Forget stuff. If they can stop flatu- 2008. I really had a good service. They were all fine, When my son arrived, he on display that are intended for trying to find a cure for cancer, lence with a shot, the next laugh because on August 2, basically. All the small chil- said their three hour trip would human consumption, your or AIDS, or anything else that step, hopefully, will be a vac- 2008, my children, grandchil- dren were crying and the have been shorter if they could reaction is more likely to be would actually benefit human- cination against eating fried dren and cousin had a river ladies were sniffling. The only have cut the kids and inter- revulsion than anything else. ity, such as coming up with scorpions on sticks. One day adventure. two men, my son and son-in- tubes loose from the kayaks. This is because the Chinese some kind of medicine that there may even be a vaccina- They took a kayaking and law, were trying to calm them Of course that was received actually eat things like scorpi- would get rid of my athlete’s tion against the kind of stupid- intertube trip down the river. all down. They were still two with a lot of boo's, even from ons and rats and lizards, and foot. No, these guys are more ity that caused the Kyoto There was 11 of them all hours from their pick-up spot me. Of course, my grandchil- the market stalls display these interested in cow toots. Protocol . . . together. The trip was going to and had called the guy who dren said they never wanted to items prominently, usually on But, as strange as that may Kendal Hemphill is an outdoor be about a three to four hour dropped them off to come get go back to the river.I just sticks. At a fair in America you sound, it makes perfect sense. humor columnist and public trip. They left around 11 a.m. them. My son did his best to thought Mr. Hemphill would see things like sausage-on-a- Because, evidently, New speaker who has never voluntarily Around 6 p.m. concern turned discribe where they were. enjoy knowing about another stick, and corn-on-the-cob-on- Zealand ratified the Kyoto eaten a scorpion. Write to him at to constant worry, mainly I called my cousin, my hus- river adventure that turned out a-stick, and sometimes even Protocol. Which gives you PO Box 1600, Mason, Tx 76856 or great. This is the short version. [email protected]. because I was babysitting my band and the rest to let them three-month-old granddaugh- know. Virginia Parr when asked why he tees up his ter. When they arrived at the ball so high We tried to call the kids’ cell Golf ABC's: Scuba diving: phones, and no one answered. Kimble County Scooping the ball out of the My uncle tried to call his water with your club. daughter, and she did not Golf News by Jan King answer. Great weather! Lots of were Clay Armes, Ralph Playing golf you learn a Bridal Registry form of meditation. For the We all became concerned so clouds. We are thankful for the Tinney, Joel Martinez and husband, cousin, uncle and Kale Haschke & Kristy McCabe rain we've had and hope to Don Glover. 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San Saba 0 @ Mason 14 Mason made a believer out Mike of me last year. Hey Ike, here Menard 17 @ Cross Plains 0 come the Broncos! I thought Give the Jackets a W. we left those guys behind in Rocksprings 7 at Sabinal 17 2A. No really, what a great It’s a long winding road to way to get ready for 29-1A Sabinal. than to play an old rival that will help us find our weak spots and get us to the next Ike level. Ike, I really think the Broncos are not happy with us Here we go again, Mike. beating them last year. I Coach Spivey has the Eagles believe they will bring their flying high and ready to take best game to regain the pride on the Broncos. We have lost last season. How will we moved to a different classifica- respond? They should beat us tion where our Eagles will be able to dominate. This week because they have the numbers Junior quarterback Jason McKinnerney (5) drops back will be a finer tune-up for what Senior running back Dustin Stapp (33) leaves the Bronte to beat us. We have spent the Longhorn defense coming up empty handed as he sweeps and starts to roll to his left as he looks downfield for his last---how many years---play- looks to be a great season. The Eagle receiver. ing with 2A power houses. I Eagles have made it through around the left side of the line. hope we keep that mentality two tough scrimmages and a and play with that higher level soggy Bronte Longhorn game. of intensity. Eagles have to From the first week to the play 2A ball to beat Sonora; next, they have improved we can do it if we play the tremendously. Just think game and not let the game play where that will get us in us. Go Eagles, keep the pride November. The seniors have alive!!! been through many changes in Junction 21 @ Sonora 20 four years, and Coach Spivey We need lots of offense to and his staff are committed to win this game. starting a winning tradition in Christoval 17 @ Miles 0 Junction once again. So, sen- Cougs win this one. iors, it is your time to shine Eldorado 14 @ Slaton 6 and lead the Eagles down vic- Eagles have the edge. tory lane. Go Eagles!
Senior receiver Ashton Thomas (9) finds himself with Freshman defensive end Jordan Keeton (66) moves in to room to move in the Longhorn backfield and piles up sack the Bronte Longhorn quarterback. more yardage after hauling down a pass from Eagles jun- ior quarterback Jason McKinnerney.
The Eagle defense swarms in to catch this Bronte Longhorn running back behind the line of scrimmage. In on this play are senior Joe Wood (11), sophomore Rafael Senior defensive end Joe Wood (11) wraps up the Bronte Fuentes (58), senior Dustin Stapp (33) and freshman Hard-running Dustin Stapp (33) hits his stride as he flies Longhorn running back before he can make it out of the Jordan Keeton (66). through the hole provided by tough Eagle blocking. backfield. Defensive back Kyle Wimberley (8) is there to close off the outside lane. These sports pages are provided by the following sponsors:
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The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, September 3, 2008 Page 9 SPORTS PAGE When he didn’t carry the ball, he drew defenders who were afraid Eagles Continued from Page 1 not to cover him in case he might. On the Eagles’ last possession, as the rain started to fall, Dustin moved the ball 17 yards for his Rafael Fuentes, Wood, Ty Stapp and Ashton Thomas made trou- teammates and another first down. Wimberley added two; then ble for the Bronte offense. Stapp lost the wet ball on a run around the left side of the line. One Longhorn drive was killed by the halftime break, and anoth- Senior running back Wimberley did an excellent job in his new er due to the inclement weather that ended the game. assignment, adding 57 yards on the ground, catching one pass On two consecutive possessions in the first half, the Longhorns and scooting across the goal line from two yards out. took advantage of good field position when the Eagles elected to Seniors Thomas and Sandlin added to Junction’s game on both “go for it” on a fourth and six, but came up short. In spite of a sides, always a potential threat as receivers. Thomas caught one good effort by T. Stapp, Hale, Wimberley and Sakota Tomlinson, thirty-yard pass and, as the Eagles point-after kicker, was three the Longhorns’ Eddie May ran in from the five yard line, and the for three. Sandlin took care of the Eagles’ punting duties. point after kick gave Bronte seven points. Senior tight end Wood went quietly and capably about his After scoring, the Long-horns retained possession by covering assignments, until he showed up in the end zone behind the an onside kick. The super quick Bronte sophomore quarterback, Longhorn line and snagged a pass for another six points on the Dakota Rawls, kept the ball on an option fake and gave his team Eagles’ tally. a clear view of the uprights from the ten yard line. The Eagle Junior quarterback Jason McKinnerney didn’t look like a new defense dug in and didn’t budge, so the Longhorns had to settle varsity quarterback. He handled his job like a seasoned QB, for a field goal. Senior running back Dustin Stapp (33) gets set to stiff-arm steady and sure. He completed three of six passes, one for a On offense, the Eagles also looked good, scoring on their first touchdown. an approaching Longhorn defender. possession. Senior running back D. Stapp, who would go on to Everyone was disappointed that the game had to be called, but West average nearly 14 yards a carry and Texans never begrudge rainfall. one touchdown, accounted for over The Eagles travel to Sonora on Friday to take on the Broncos, who half of the Eagles’total yardage. He lost to Ballinger last Friday, 34 to 12. The boys in red and white will punished the Longhorn defense, be looking to revenge last year’s loss to the Eagles, so Eagles fans running over defenders, throwing need to gas up their vehicles, invite some friends along and get would-be tacklers out of the way, over there to support The Junction Boys! Bronco Stadium@ and stiff-arming all who approached. 7:30 p.m.
Senior running back Dustin Stapp (33) takes the handoff from quarterback Jason McKinnerney (5), and Kyle Wimberley looks ahead for trouble. Standing solid Dustin Stapp (33), above and against the Bronte defense are seniors Tommy Falcon (61), Ed Adams (54), and Sam right, runs for 167 yards in two Photo courtesy of Martha Wood Herring (55), sophomore Seth Barclay (60), and freshman Jordan Keeton (66). and a half quarters of play.
Photo courtesy of Martha Wood Photo courtesy of Martha Wood
Quarterback Jason McKinnerney (5) hands off to senior running back Kyle Wimberley The Eagle defense proved to be a formidable force. From left to right are defensive back (8) who scampers in for a touchdown behind great Eagle blocking. Keeping the Ashton Thomas (9), defensive end Jordan Keeton (66), linebacker Dustin Stapp (33), Longhorns occupied are William Whitworth (70), Dustin Stapp (33), Sam Herring (55), defensive tackle Ty Stapp (23), linebacker Trevor Brawley (35), defensive tackle O’Brian Ed Adams (54), and Tommy Falcon (61). Rodriquez (72), defensive end Joe Wood (11), and defensive back Cody Hale (6). These sports pages are provided by the following sponsors:
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