Wednesday, 75¢ ESSENGE February 19, 2020 Vol. 116 No. 40 10 Pages ISSN No. 0894-4954 M & STAR-FORUM R Commissioners network at annual conference Two Coryell County Commis- county better,” Matthews said. ers will have to wade through mandates, a hot topic in tions. sioners spent most of last week One benefi t of the annual con- thousands of legislative items, the during the current election cycle. “That was really interesting to attending commissioners’ school in ference is getting to meet up with conference helps clarify and sim- Unfunded mandates are laws that see,” Ashby said. College Station. other commissioners from counties plify the issues that will aff ect the require a state or local government The new classification comes Precinct 1 Commissioner Kyle across the street. counties. to perform certain actions without from the population dispersion in Matthews and Precinct 4 Com- “A lot of it is networking,’ Mat- “The changes every two years are offering or providing additional the county, as more people live in missioner Ray Ashby attended the thews said. “We can learn a lot from phenomenal,” Ashby said. “This funding to meet the requirements. Gatesville and Copperas Cove than 62nd annual V.G. Young School each other.” gives us a better perspective on how Both Matthews and Ashby said in the rural areas of the county, for County Commissioners Courts Matthews said one of the primary to enforce the things our Commis- the legislative sessions were infor- Ashby explained. Feb. 11-13. functions of the conference is to sioners Court enforces.” mative and valuable. “That really shows the movement The conference, which fulfi lls the educate commissioners about new A question-and-answer panel “The classes give a lot of updates in Texas since the 1980s,” he said, commissioners’ mandated annual and future laws, regulations, rules with state legislators also helped and let us see the trends,” Matthews noting that the statewide disper- 16 hours of education, provided and legislation. commissioners learn more about said. “They open your eyes to the sion of people in urban areas of the updates on current and future state “They always go over new laws,” new legislative actions and how legislation that is coming up.” state has grown from 15 million in legislation as well as opportunities Ashby said, “That better prepares they will impact the counties. Both commissioners shared their the 1980s to 29 million currently. for networking. us for what we have to do in our “I learned a lot from them,” surprise in discovering that Coryell “We’re losing our rural areas and “It’s to make us better and for county.” Ashby said, noting that the panel County has been classifi ed as an us to learn how we can make the Considering that commission- spoke in-depth about unfunded urban county in the new classifi ca- See NETWORK P. 10 City Cemetery refl ects local Black History By David Scott Messenger News Reporter

The first local cemetery des- ignated for the burial of African- Americans was the Gatesville City Cemetery. Soon after the formation of Gatesville in 1854, the courts de- cided to create a city cemetery or “graveyard” and determined that it would benefi t the residents of the city. The property for the cemetery Brooks who died in 1887 at about was obtained from R.G. Grant who the age of 37. The primary surnames would be one of the fi rst burials in in this section were Maberry (May- 1858. berry), Brooks, Snow and Barens. The property was divided into As originally plotted, two streets Photo by David Ashley six equal divisions - the southwest or alley-ways wind through the Daddy’s girls section was appropriated for bury- original cemetery. ing strangers and the southeast As years progressed and as the Local girls in kindergarten through sixth grade and their fathers dance and mingle Saturday night during the section was appropriated for bury- City Cemetery grew, the African Gatesville Education Foundation’s Father-Daughter Dance at the Gatesville Civic Center. In addition to danc- ing African-Americans. The oldest American section is now almost in ing, the event featured a jewelry raffl e, photographer and refreshments. legible marked grave in that section the middle of the older section of of the cemetery is that of Cenie the cemetery. The formation of Oak Grove Cemetery was the second African- New city planner looks toward future American cemetery in the city. It was formed in approximately 1893 and is still in use today. The land By HEATHER ASHLEY explained. The next summer, a position where Oak Grove Cemetery is lo- Messenger News Reporter Ochoa was born and raised in opened up and Gatesville City cated was transferred from the St. College Station. He is a Texas Manager Bill Parry called Ochoa Louis Southwestern Railway Co. of Roughly six months into his A&M University graduate with and invited him to apply. job as Gatesville City Planner, Texas to W.W. Hammack, trustee a degree in urban and regional “And here I am,” Ochoa said. for the cemetery, in 1896. Rene Ochoa is already looking at planning. His fi rst offi cial day on the job what the city could look like in the An internship in the summer of was August 1. coming decades. 2018 led him to Gatesville. One of the large-scale projects As the Director of Planning and “As an intern, my objective was Ochoa is currently working on is Community Development for the to aid the city in the revision of its the revision of the same subdivi- City of Gatesville, Ochoa’s mis- subdivision ordinance,” Ochoa sion ordinance he helped develop sion is organizing, managing and said, adding that he enjoyed his as an intern. providing administrative direction time in Gatesville. “The Texas State Legislature and oversight for all functions and A 2106 Joint Land Use Study meets every two years and this Corner: activities related to the planning initiated by Fort Hood to deter- last legislative session brought and development of the city. mine the impacts civilian de- forward some major changes to RENE OCHOA “This is accomplished by de- velopments had on the military the way cities must address the Q: When is Gatesville veloping plans and goals related installation’s missions led to the development process,” he ex- I.S.D.’s spring break? The plan outlines the goals to growth management, commu- distribution of funds through the plained. “My fi rst few weeks as and vision for how a community nity development, redevelopment, Central Texas Council of Govern- Gatesville’s planner were spent will develop for the next 15-20 economic development, and code ments to adjoining communities researching state statutes and A: This year, Gates- years and serves as the guiding enforcement; conducting research for planning. making sure our ordinances com- ville I.S.D. will observe document that infl uences policy and analysis; preparing reports; Gatesville received some of that ply with state law.” created by the municipal govern- spring break March supervising and leading staff ; co- funding to update the city’s out- Concurrently, Ochoa is work- ment,” Ochoa said. 9-13. ordinating development projects dated 1970 Comprehensive Plan, ing with the city manager and As the Comprehensive Plan is with engineers, surveyors, devel- at no cost to the taxpayer, and Benchmark Planning, the city’s being fi nalized, Ochoa’s depart- opers, and citizens; reviewing and to initiate an internship program planning consultant from the Joint Write, call or e-mail your question to approving site plans; and assisting with the ultimate goal of hiring a Land-Use Study, to complete the The Gatesville Messenger. in drafting city ordinances,” he See FUTURE P. 10 P.O. 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For more fewer than 100 bags of the Community organizations information, or to schedule most common blood type can help by booking a blood an appointment time, contact – O positive – were on the drive. Email bookablood- Lori Wolff at (254) 248-6270. shelf. A healthy number is [email protected]. Each day, as many as 700 1100. This quantity is not It is vital that everyone be- patients require blood trans- enough to support modern gins to view blood donation fusions. Critical shortages in medical needs of commu- as an essential support for a the community blood supply nity hospitals. Blood can’t modern, high-tech health care Courtesy photo in January meant that not all be stockpiled either. It has a system. patients requiring a transfu- shelf life and is in constant sion received it. While blood need of replenishing. For information on donor Graves has ribbon cutting donors are registering to give The majority of blood eligibility and appointments, New owners of Graves Florist, Roy and Shari Westerfeld and their daughter, Kait Weaver, in greater numbers now, the donors are from the World call or text 800-366-2834 or cut the ribbon to represent the new chapter for the longtime Gatesville fl oral business, Friday local blood provider, Carter War II era and Baby Boomer visit carterbloodcare.org. Tu during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Gatesville Chamber of Commerce. Graves BloodCare is concerned. generation. A much smaller centro de sangre comunitario: is located at 719 E. Main Street in Gatesville and can be reached by calling 254-865-2274. Seasonal lows in blood number of people ages 20 http://www.carterbloodcare. collection are common in to 40 are following their org/sp/. from Feast of Caring & Sharing slated News By B.J. Paul Pearl Feast of Caring & Shar- under 4 are free. ated in March of 2019 and ing will be held on Saturday, Take out plates will also began serving patients in March 7, 5 - 7 p.m., at St. be available. Central Texas. Chairman of Last week there were Bible study will be on Paul Lutheran Church at The Proceeds from this event the Board, Dr. Philip Hohle, many prayers answered Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Grove. will benefit the Endowed stated that in their fi rst six when we received some on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. There will be a bake sale Scholarship Fund at Concor- months, they drove 6,300 much needed rain. I have On March 1314 there will be men, surrounded by enemy along with live and silent dia University in Austin and miles serving 39 riders in been told that some places a Pearl Flea Market. It will forces under Martín Perfecto auctions that will be held at Driving Hope of Texas. Central Texas and, in the last had as much as three to four be on Friday and Saturday at de Cos, could not hold out 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. quarter of 2019, the organi- inches. We had some cold the Pearl Community Center long without reinforcements. The menu for the event Driving Hope of Texas is zation provided 148 rides to weather accompanying it, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors and Inspired by his letter, more will include BBQ brisket, a faith-based not-for-profit 20 diff erent riders for over but it was worth it to get the Junk-in-your-trunk sellers are troops did make their way to sausage, noodles, brown organization providing non- 4,100 miles. “We see this as rain. Be sure to say a prayer welcome. For spaces, contact San Antonio, but they were beans, dessert and tea. emergency medical transpor- an indication that we are just of thanks for this rain. Kay Pruett at 254-865-5864. still too short on men and Adult cost is $10, children tation to cancer patients. beginning to fi ll a real need Every Wednesday the Bands are invited to play in time. I always feel proud 4-10 will be $5 and children The organization was cre- in our region,” said Hohle. Women’s Bible Class will the auditorium. whenever I reread Texas his- meet at the Pearl Baptist This coming Monday tory, and I am very proud to Church at 10 a.m. The meal marks the day that back in be a Texan. That being said, known as the Nourishment 1836, William Barret Tra- many of those that fought in County Dem Club set to meet of Love will be held on vis, commanding the Texans the Alamo were not native The Coryell County Dem- Rancher’s Steakhouse in for the State Board of Educa- the third Thursday of every under attack in the Alamo, Texas. This land that we call ocratic Club will meet at 9 Gatesville. tion, has been rescheduled to month. It will begin at 11:30 wrote his famous letter ad- home does something to the a.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at Greg Alvord, candidate speak. a.m. Everyone is welcome dressed “To the People of soul and spirit. May we never to come and enjoy a home Texas and All Americans in forget how fortunate we are cooked meal. The Monthly the World.” In the letter, he to live here, and the Texas T’ville CA scheduled to convene Fellowship meals will be pledged that he would “never spirit that drove our forefa- on the second Wednesday surrender or retreat” and thers to face unimaginable The fi rst quarterly business 10 at 7 p.m. at the Turners- March 3, but the community of each month at Ranchers, swore “Victory or Death.” odds. meeting of the Turnersville ville Community Center. center will be used that day Dutch treat, all are invited. The predominant mes- If you have any news Cemetery Association will The meeting was original- as a polling place for the The King Baptist Church sage, however, was a call for the News from Pearl be held on Tuesday, March ly scheduled for Tuesday, primary election. for help: “I call on you in column, please feel free to the name of Liberty, of pa- contact me at 254-216-9387 triotism & everything dear or [email protected]. to the American character, to Until next week: Rejoice in STRUGGLING WITH come to our aid, with all dis- Hope, be Patient in Tribu- patch.” Travis knew that his lation, and be Constant in Prayer. Romans 12:12.

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I rized The Gatesville Mes- intimate working knowledge rized The Gatesville Mes- also served as Director of the senger to announce his can- of the importance of people senger to announce his cadi- Life Skills Program for local didacy for the offi ce of Co- getting what they need the dacy for the office of Co- probationers. ryell County Commissioner, “right way”. ryell County Commisioner, I have had the pleasure of Precinct 3, in the upcoming It’s very important to me Precinct 3, in the upcoming working directly with many March 3 primary election. to treat people with respect March 3, 2002 primary elec- Coryell County residents as “My name is Justin Veazey and dignity and simply live tion. the owner of Dixon Homes and I am running for Coryell and work by the Golden Rule. “My name is Jaydie Dixon and Dixon Roofi ng beginning County Commissioner, Pre- I have been Manager and and I am running for Coryell in the mid-1990s through to- cinct 3. Operator for The Grove Wa- County Commissioner Pre- day. I have always felt as an I am 48 years old and a ter Supply since 2008 and cinct 3. I am a lifelong resi- independent business owner lifelong resident of Coryell have been Operator for Leon dent of Coryell County and a that honesty and integrity County and can’t imagine a Junction Water Supply Com- graduate of Gatesville High are extremely important. My JAYDIE DIXON better place to live. pany since 2010. I have 20 JUSTIN VEAZEY School. I attended Tarleton goal has always been to build I am a Christian and have consecutive years serving on State University and gradu- loyalty and trust with custom- 14 years as a Coryell County More importantly, I know I’m been a member of the Fort the Fort Gates Water Supply ated in 1989 with a Bachelor ers. If given the opportunity employee provided me with prepared. Gates Church of Christ since Company Board of Directors of Science degree in Criminal to serve as County Commis- an understanding of how the As Commissioner of Co- birth. I was blessed to marry and have served as President Justice. sioner I will work just as hard various departments within ryell County, Precinct 3, you my high school sweetheart, I worked for Coryell Coun- to honor those same goals. the county work. My expe- the past 10 years. In addition Amy. We have been happily have my word I will serve ty in the Adult Probation I currently serve on the rience as a small business to WSC experience, I have married for 26 years and we with dignity and class. I will Department as a Probation Board of Directors for Gates- owner for the past 25 years been serving on the Coryell are blessed with 3 children, represent you, the voter, in a Officer from 1989 - 2003. ville County Club. 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...of early voting for the should ask someone who has March primary, it would not been in one of those close be appropriate for me to take races. There was even one a jab at any political candi- election in Coryell County date. That being said, I will several years ago that ended es and says, “Oh, I’ve never make one comment about re- in a dead heat. The winner been happier. And, those cent politics in Washington, was selected by drawing a Meals on Wheels you’ve D.C. name out of the hat. been sending over are the I have been very disap- Enough of that; on to best.” pointed with the downright something less serious. hatred that is coming from A cat dies and goes to A little boy opened the both major political parties. Heaven. God meets him at big, old family Bible with Talk of political diff erences the gate and says, “You have fascination, and looked at the is one thing, but to personally been a good cat all these old pages as he turned them. attack an individual is not years. Anything you desire Suddenly, something fell out OK. I would dare say most is yours, all you have to do of the Bible and he reached of your parents, as did mine, is ask.” to pick it up. It was an old said something like, “If you The cat thinks a moment leaf from a tree that had been don’t have something nice to and then says, “Well, I lived pressed between the pages Elvis is a Financial Consultant say, don’t say anything.” all my life with a poor family (the leaf, that is, not the tree). By Tumbleweed Smith Oh, I know the other side on a farm and had to sleep on “Momma, look what I found,” started it. It’s always that hardwood fl oors.” God says, the boy called out. Dee Carter of Midland has storeroom to prove it. I still you’re in really big trouble. way. He did this so I did that. “Say no more.” And instantly “What have you got there, had parallel careers. After get calls occasionally but I That’s not a good place. If She said something so I had a fl uff y pillow appears. dear,” the mother asked. graduating with BA and MA think I’m past the age to do you can, have your house to say something. Have you A few days later, six mice With astonishment in the degrees in religion he was a that and I’d have to shave my paid for. I want my clients ever tried to get to the bottom are killed in a tragic accident young boy’s voice, he an- minister fi ve years. He was beard and mustache to do it to have enough money to live of an argument between your and they go to Heaven. God swered, “I think it’s Adam’s a referee 28 years now and I don’t want to do well as long as they want to. kids? He started it. No, she meets them at the gate with suit!” (Division One for 12 years). that.” I switched to retirement plan- started it. I don’t care who the same off er that He made And he sings. He has recorded several ning when I realized most started it, both of you stop the cat. The mice said, “All Six-year-old Angie and “I’ve been singing all CDs of his performances as of my clients were getting a it. Sound familiar? That may our lives we’ve had to run. her 4-year-old brother, Joel, my life. My mother told me Elvis and can still say “Thank little long in the tooth like I work with kids, but politi- Cats, dogs and even women were sitting together during I used to stand up in my crib you very much.” am and they didn’t want to cians are a whole diff erent with brooms have chased us. church services. Joel giggled, and sing when I was two “We had to say that at least lose any money.” animal. And, it hasn’t gotten If we could only have a pair sang and talked out loud. years old. I’ve been singing once during every perfor- He says you should save any better; if anything, it is of roller skates, we wouldn’t Finally, his big sister had for as long as I can remem- mance or they’d take our card 10 percent of your income worse this year than I ever have to run anymore.” enough. ber and still sing with the away. I’m still a member of every year and have 6 to 10 remember it. God says, “Say no more,” “You’re not supposed to Midland Odessa Symphony the Elvis Society, a group months if income in savings My advice is simple— and instantly each mouse is talk out loud in church,” she Chorale. I entertained all of people who perform as before retirement. Social vote your conscious. Study fi tted with a beautiful pair of commanded. through high school and Elvis.” Security is not enough. the candidates, listen to what tiny roller skates. “Why? Who’s going to college and formed my own Dee has been a fi nancial “The average Social Secu- they say and what they have About a week later, God stop me?” Joel asked. little band called The Rebels. consultant in Midland nearly rity check is like $1,150 now. supported in the past, pray decides to check on how the Angie pointed to the back We followed Roy Orbison 50 years. The last 20 years If you start getting your social about your decision and then cat is doing. The cat is sound of the church and said, “See around when he was with the have been spent helping peo- security money at age 62 cast your vote. Every vote asleep on his new pillow. those two men standing by Teen Kings. We performed at ple plan for retirement. He you lose a lot of benefi ts you counts, every vote matters. “God gently wakes him and the door? They’re hushers.” a lot of youth centers and that wrote about that in his book might need down the road. If I’m sure we all know people asks, “How are you doing? sort of thing. titled “It’s Now Or Never.” you wait until you’re 70 you who think their one vote Are you happy here?” Have a great week. As for We played a lot of Elvis “I named it that because if get about another 24 percent doesn’t matter. Maybe you The cat yawns and stretch- me, I’m “nothin’ but fi ne.” music. I started impersonat- you don’t start planning now of income added to that.” ing Elvis sort of semi-profes- you may never get started,” The title of his book is sional and then starting doing says Dee. “When you get from an Elvis song that has Have a question you want answered? How about a pet peeve? it as a full-time profession. I ready to retire there are sev- lyrics containing the words Contact The Messenger and we’ll see if we can get you an answer did that 15 years, traveling eral things to have in place. “tomorrow will be too late. to your question, let you express your pet peeve and give you a all over Europe and the US. Number one, make sure you It’s now or never.” chance to sound off with your opinion. I still have the costumes and don’t have any debts. If you Every chapter of his book Email: [email protected] the music down the hall in a go into retirement with debts starts with the name of a song. The Gatesville Messenger POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Gatesville Mes- Whatever happened to...??? senger and Star-Forum, P.O. Box 799, Gatesville, TX 76528. The Gatesville Messenger and Star-Forum (ISSN-08944954) is published every Wednesday and Saturday at 116 South 6th Street, Gatesville, TX 76528, by Messenger Publishing Co. 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CITY OF GATESVILLE W. Main Street. of S. State Hwy. 36. reported in the 1200 block of 9:21 p.m., a suspicious POLICE DEPARTMENT 1:52 p.m., suspicious ac- 11:29 p.m., the fi re depart- CR 270. persons complaint was re- The following is a break- tivity ws reported in the 100 ment responded to a structure A FREEDOM ported in the 400 block of S. down of activity reported by block of N. Lovers Lane. fi re in the 100 block of CR BAIL BONDS 8th Street. the Gatesville Police Depart- 5:37 p.m., a theft was 347. Feb. 14 11:12 P.M., disorderly Serving Coryell & Hamilton Counties ment and Coryell County reported in the 200 block of 12:12 a.m., a burglary of conduct was reported in the Sheriff’s Office through Brim. Feb. 15 Lowest rates in town! a habitation was reported in 400 block of CR 207. dispatchers during the pe- 8:54 p.m., a disturbance No information provided. Financing & Payment Plans the 1100 block of Lutheran riod of Feb. 13-16. While was reported in the 1200 120 S. 6th St. • Gatesville, TX 76528 Church Road. (across from the jail) there were many calls to the block of W. Main Street. 10:06 a.m., fence damage Feb. 16 dispatcher, the following 11:13 p.m., an assault was Feb. 16 24 HOUR SERVICE was reported in the 1500 1:39 a.m., poaching was represent only a partial list reported in the 2000 block of 2:52 a.m., a disturbance 254-865-5222 block of CR 197. reported in the 1400 block of of more signifi cant activity. Waco Street. was reported in the 1100 888-333-0468 2:14 p.m., a theft was Oglesby Neff Park Road. Persons are reminded that block of W. Main Street. reported in the 200 block of 8:09 a.m., a suspicious only emergency calls should Feb. 14 8:09 a.m., suspicious ac- CORYELL COUNTY CR 330. vehicle was reported in the be made to 9-1-1, while all 8:31 a.m., an assault was tivity was reported in the 400 SHERIFF’S OFFICE 6:19 p.m., a livestock 400 block of E. Main Street. non-emergency calls to the reported in the 200 block of block of E. Leon Street. complaint was reported on 13:31 a.m., a livestock police department should be N. 8th Street. 9:32 a.m., criminal mis- Feb. 13 FM 215 bear CR 223. complaint was reported on S. made to 865-2226 or to the 10:51 a.m., a burglary was chief was reported in the 9:25 a.m., criminal mis- State Hwy. 36 at The Grove. Sheriff ’s offi ce at 865-7201. reported in the 200 block of 3400 block of Crown Drive. chief was reported in the Feb. 15 10:35 a.m., a livestock Feb. 13 N. 19th Street. 1:33 p.m., an accident with 11000 block of FM 107. 10:38 a.m., a livestock complaint was reported at 12:13 a.m., suspicious 1:42 p.m., an accident was injury was reported in the 100 2:56 p.m., burglary of a complaint was reported on Topsey. activity was reported in the reported in the 700 block of block of FM 107. habitation was reported in the Texas Hwy. 236 at Mother 1:37 p.m., suspicious ac- 1600 block of Saunders Saunders Street. 3:34 p.m., the fi re depart- 100 block of Lindas Lane. Neff Park. tivity was reported on FM Street. 3:40 p.m., the fi re depart- ment responded to a structure 4:13 p.m., a scam was 3:21 p.m., suspicious ac- 2412 at Dodd’s Creek. 12:36 a.m., suspicious ment responded to a gas fi re in the 2500 block of Bus. reported in the 700 block of tivity was reported in the 1:49 p.m., harassment was activity was reported in leak/fi re in the 2800 block Hwy. 36. FM 930. 8100 block of W. Hwy. 84. reported in the 2500 block of the 2500 block of E. Main of S.State Hwy. 36. 4:57 p.m., a theft was re- 4:31 p.m., suspicious ac- 3:54 p.m., identity theft Jackson Drive. Street. 3:40 p.m., the fi re depart- ported in the 1300 block of tivity was reported on CR was reported in the 300 block 8:04 p.m., a missing per- 10:46 a.m., an accident ment responded to a gas leak/ Saunders Street. 303. of CR 281. son was reported on CR 315 was reported in the 1200 fi re in the 2800 block of S. 8:01 p.m., the fi re depart- 5:16 p.m., debris on the 5:40 p.m., Flat and Ogles- at the Leon River. block of E. Main Street. State Hwy. 36. ment participated in a search roadway was reported on S. by fi re departments respond- 8:15 p.m., a threat was 1:51 p.m., an accident was 7:45 p.m., a pursuit was and rescue in the 1300 block State Hwy. 36 at Flat. ed to a grass fi re in the 2500 reported in the 500 block of reported in the 1600 block of conducted in the 2800 block of CR 315. 9:35 p.m., a dog bite was block of Texas Hwy. 236. Mountain Road. Mother Neff e: rib to host esc ls Pr event Your Local Doc Hospita Mother Neff State Park tors and will be hosting an event called “Bird & Bee Houses” on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 2 until 3:30 p.m. at the park’s visitors center. Local Texas Master Natu- ralist, Jean Solana, will be Vote to Reelect sharing designs and discuss- ing what it takes to be a good landlord for our winged State Rep. friends. This program will be come J.D. Sheffield and go. Afterwards, visi- tors are encouraged to walk through the prairie section of the park and view the bird State House District 59 — houses that are monitored for a citizen science project. March 3 Primary Election Senior Your area physicians and hospitals support programs Dr. Sheffield because he: continue • Is a practicing physician in a rural area; The Gatesville Senior Center hosts a number of • Understands the need for lawmakers to protect useful and helpful programs and services for the commu- health care from government overreach; nity. Some of the regular and upcoming events include: • Helped to improve telemedicine in Texas to —The Area Agency on Aging sponsors the Scott & increase access to care for countless patients; White Diabetes Self-Man- agement Program at no cost to the public. For those wish- • Is a solid supporter of important public health ing to get more information policies vital to keeping Texans healthy; and about the program, including a schedule of current classes, please call: 254-770-2330 • Is a true statesman in the Texas House of or pick up a brochure at the Senior Center. Representatives. —On Monday through Friday, the Gatesville Senior Center serves a bag breakfast at 8:30 a.m. each morning and lunch at 11:30 a.m. On Vote Early: the third Wednesday of each month a “Pot Luck” meal will be served. —Bingo is played at the Tuesday, Feb. 18, through center every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. For more information Friday, Feb. 28 about services, programs or activities at the Gatesville Senior Center, please call 254-865-8234. Political Ad Paid for by Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee and Texas Hospital Association Political Action Committee Page 6, Wednesday, February 19, 2020, The Gatesville Messenger School Obituaries Ann Bragewitz Tippit Cleo Mae Marshall News February 13, 1930 – February 14, 2020 June 26, 1927 – February 14, 2020 Mrs. Ann Bragewitz Tip- Cleo Mae Marshall, age pit, age 90, of Gatesville, 92, of Gatesville, passed away Evant ISD continues passed away Friday morning, Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Funeral Feb. 14, 2020, at her home. services were held on Tuesday, Services were held at 3 February 18 at 3 p.m. at Scott’s selling pizza kits p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, Funeral Home. at Scott’s Funeral Home. Burial followed at Davidson The senior class of Evant High School has a senior Burial followed at Pleas- Cemetery. High School is in hopes of class of 22 students. ant Grove Cemetery. Cleo was born June 26, raising $600 by promot- The kits can be ordered She was born Feb. 13, 1927, in McLean. She was the ing a Little Caesar’s Pizza from a member of the 2020 1930, in Leon Junction. She daughter of the late Zackery Fundraiser. The students are senior class and should arrive was the daughter of the late Taylor Jones Jr. and Flora Lou- hoping to meet their goal of by Feb. 24th. The kits range Charlie and Florence Key Bragewitz.Ann was baptized in ise Walker Jones. Cleo married M. K. (Jiggs) Marshall on selling 100 Little Caesar’s in price from $19 to $25. For the Leon River when she was a teenager. Ann married her May 15, 1948, at the parsonage in McLean. Over the years pizza kits. each kit they sell, the class longtime love, Billy Gene Tippit, in 1948, who preceded her Cleo worked at the Medical Plastics Lab, for the American Proceeds from the sale will earn a $6 profi t. in death in 1998. She was also preceded in death by three Red Cross, the Gatesville Public Library, Cole Funeral Home will be going towards the For more information, sisters, three brothers and two son-in-laws, George Holley and as a homemaker and caregiver for her family. She and “senior trip” that the students please contact the fundraiser and Rudy Moore. Jiggs also enjoyed volunteering at the museum. Cleo was are planning to New Braun- sponsor, Beth Gandy, at egan- Ann was renowned for her home-cooking and baking. an avid reader and especially loved reading her Bible. Sing- fels for two days. Evant [email protected]. Everyone always knew they would have plenty of homemade ing and recording history and genealogy were some of her food. Many mornings you would be greeted with the smell favorite pastimes. She enjoyed painting, crafting, sewing and of homemade biscuits and hot coff ee. In the afternoons, making gifts for her loved ones. Her grandkids, great-grands Tyree recognized for you could come back to her home for some yeast rolls and and puppies, Lillie and Dolly, were her pride and joy. Cleo cinnamon rolls drizzled with her special caramel icing that always had a camera and loved taking and collecting pictures. involvement in dance would melt in your mouth. One of Ann’s passions was fi shing She was a longtime member of Pecan Grove Baptist Church whether on a river, tank, or lake. If she wasn’t fi shing, she and loved the church and congregation. She enjoyed taking Daughter Dance that was loved to talk about fi shing with family and friends. Music walks with Jiggs and collecting “heart” rocks that she later held last Saturday evening. was also one of Ann’s favorite pastimes. She could spend turned into treasures she shared with everyone she knew. Tyree began her work at hours tapping her foot to the rhythm of a band or swaying Above all else, spending time with her family is what she the Civic Center at 1 p.m. to the tunes on the radio. Music would lighten her heart on enjoyed the most. that afternoon and didn’t any given day. Ann loved yard work and gardening as many Cleo is survived by daughter, Connie Cummings and hus- leave until 11 p.m. that night. things; beautiful, exciting, and rewarding. She taught the band, Fred; son, Kelly Marshall and wife, Brenda; daughter- Her eff orts to make massive people around her to love and enjoy life. in-law, Mary Murry and husband, Jim; special niece Taylor amounts of cookies, cup- Ann is survived by her children; Marsha Cowart and hus- Arnold; dear friend Marsey Rauschenberg; grandsons, Jody cakes, pinwheels, deviled band, Billy Jack, Dale Tippit and wife, Alice, Deedra Moore Cummings and wife, Renee, Cody Wallace and wife, Misty strawberries and a host of and Angie Holley; grandchildren, Kay Hunt, Denver Tippit, and Will Davidson and wife Sonia; granddaughters, Casey other creations, were greatly Sunshine Buckner, Marshall Bates, B. J. Bates, Kori Cow- Smart and husband, Kevin, Mindy Marshall, Amy McHugh appreciated by those attend- art, Wacey Moore and Brandi Cowart; great-grandchildren, and husband, Sean; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Myken- ANGELA TYREE ing. Kelby Shults, Case Jones, Riann Tippit, Kagen Hunt, Jeret zie Cummings, Kyla Hinojosa, Maggie and Mollie Ingraham, According to a release Burks, Breeze Buckner, Grace Bates, Emma Burks, Rem- Kenedi and Caybree Smart, Turner Pete Wallace, Sidnee Angela Tyree, Gatesville by GISD, she “wanted it to ington Bates, Barrett Bates, Bliss Buckner, Mabrey Moore Almendariz and husband, Chris, Emma and Bailey Davidson, High School Culinary Arts be a special evening that the and Wemberly Tippit; sisters-in-law, Helen Bragewitz, Sue Kayson Snyder, Remmie Dawson; and numerous nieces and teacher, made the evening young ladies would remem- Bragewitz and Joyce Tippit; brothers-in-law; Doyle Tippit nephews. special during the Father- ber.” and wife, Sarabeth; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, M. K. (Jiggs) Marshall; son, Barry Marshall; three young brothers; and sisters, Eva Knutson, Velvie Knutson, Florence Malone, Flora Sale, Elsie Guyton and Annie Klucas. Memorials may be made to Pecan Grove Baptist Church, Construction 1110 Old Fort Gates Road, Gatesville, Texas 76528. Tech advances to state Gatesville High School students representing Blessed are those who mourn, for Construction Technol- Matthew ogy will be advancing they shall be comforted. to state competition in 5:4 SkillsUSA. Pictured are, left to right: Jorge Tony Gamez, Gerardo Tino- co, Tyler Steff ey, Logan Poloquin, Kayden Gantt, Justin Clark, Camron Obituary Information Information on obituaries are published free of Byrom, Daniel Swader, charge in The Gatesville Messenger. All obituaries follow Zane Beaty, Mattison Ivy, a standard form and any request by family members for Azahel Martinez, Thor deviation from this form will require payment for the Morgan Fabian Ibarra, obituary. 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To reserve your ad space, call 254.865.5212 or MessengeR email [email protected] The Gatesville Messenger, Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Page 7 Sports Hornet wrestlers close season Brett Byler leads way for second-year Gatesville wrestling program the team knows they have The Gatesville High advanced the furthest for the quarterfi nals, he lost to Se- of Frisco Heritage in the Two other Hornet grap- plenty of training to do be- School wrestling team won Hornets. nior Max Hampton of Frisco consolation quarterfi nals. plers earned wins: Sopho- fore next season,’’ Gatesville four matches and lost 14 In Byler's first round Lebanon Trail, the eventual Byler fi nished in the top more Jordan Minshew (132) coach Andy Gomez said. competing in the Region II match, he won over Nicholas regional champion at 170. eight of the 16-man bracket and Alec Anderwald (195). Gomez generated enough Tournament at Frisco Inde- Holloway of North Richland Byler then pinned Javier and fi nishes the season with “The competition was interest in the program to pendence High School. Hills. Soto of Dallas Samuell be- a record of 22-8, most victo- extremely tough. We've had expand to 30 plus athletes. Sophomore Brett Byler In the championship fore losing to Allan Sosaman ries on the team. improvement this year, but Cherokee stops Jonesboro By Mark Goodson Messenger Sports Editor Jonesboro and Cherokee had three meetings this season and all three were lopsided games. They met for the third time Friday with the Lady Eagles and Indians squaring off at Evant. Cherokee won the battle, 49-28. The Lady Eagles reward is the No. 3 seed in the fi rst round against Brookesmith. The game was Tuesday in Dublin. Cherokee gets the No. 2 seed. “We gave up too many points on the low block,’’ Jones- boro coach Chris Ashby said. You can’t give up that many good looks.’’ Jonesboro’s big guns Hannah Wilson and Katie Snoddy were limited to 14 points total while Cherokee made its way inside for key points. Jonesboro was also sloppy with its passing. The Indians did a good job of cutting off the passing lanes. onesboro 8 8 6 6 -- 28 Cherokee 13 9 15 12 -- 49 Jonesboro -- Shumate 5, Foote 3, Snoddy 6, Wilson 8, Dea- son 4, Martin 2 Photo by Mark Goodson Freshman guard Alyssa Shumate (right) drives against a Cherokee player Friday night at Evant. Cherokee beat Jonesboro in a play-in game to decide the seeding in District 17-1A. Hornets earn district crown Lady Hornets play Waxahachie Life in opening basketball round By Mark Goodson The winner of the match will meet the survivor of the portion of the season. Messenger Sports Editor Madisonville-Carthage meeting. The area round will be The Lady Hornets have also used several rotations to mix District 18-4A champion Gatesville earned a No.1 seed played later this week. up the strengths of the team. in the playoff s with its recent win over Robinson. Lorena is also in the half of the bracket with Gatesville. The leading scorers for the season are Alayna Washington, The Lady Hornets began the playoff s with a Tuesday road Lorena meets Midlothian Heritage. Robinson and China Allaiya Jones and Marlee Ward. trip to Glen Rose to face Waxahachie Life in the bi-district Spring also are in the playoff s. Josie Boyd, Washington and Ward are the top rebounders. round, First-year Gatesville coach Ryan Ocheskey has the Lady Boyd, Washington , T’ana Nolte and Caitlin Chacon have The Hornets carry a 21-12 record into the post-season. Hornets playing solid defemse, especially during the district been key defenders on the full-court press. Cherokee rallies to beat Evant Evant Elk defense shines in outing against Indians

By Mark Goodson Messenger Sports Editor Evant is coming down to the wire for a chance to make the Class A boys’ basketball playoff s. The Elks played a solid game Friday against Cherokee, but lost, 46-36, at Evant. That sets up a win or go home matchup with Cranfi ils Gap on Tuesday, Feb. 18. “I thought my boys came out ready to play and put maxi- mum eff ort into the game,’’ Evant coach Shawn Harrison said. “ We played one of the best defensive games we have played all year.’’ The winner between us and Cranfi lls Gap will be the third-place team from District 17-1A. Evant jumped out early to lead through the fi rst half, but Cherokee got some excellent play from its guards to pull out the win in the nightcap game. Evant’s J.J. Harrison fi nished with 24 points and 11 re- bounds. Harrison was nine of 35 shooting and made four of 17 3-pointers. Ethan Hightower added seven points and fi ve rebounds. The Elks made 13 of 63 shots. Justin Williams had three points and Daniel Honea added two points.

Cherokee 5 9 12 20 -- 46 Photo by Mark Goodson Evant 10 10 5 4 -- 36 Active guard Evant -- Harrison 24, Hightower 7, Williams 3, J.J. Harrison drives through the lane against Cherokee in a boys’ regular season game Friday. Evant closes the regular Honea 2 season out with a Tuesday game against Cranfi lls Gap. A win clinches a playoff spot. Page 8, Wednesday, February 19, 2020,The Gatesville Messenger Teams squeeze into playoff picture

Photo by Mark Goodson Leading rebounder Photo by Mark Goodson Justin Hightower led the Evant Elks in rebounding Friday in a showdown with Cherokee. Senior leader The junior is one of the top players for the Elks. Evant needs a win over Cranfi lls Gap to Hannah Wilson controls the tempo for the Jonesboro Lady Eagles. Jonesboro is in the earn a playoff spot. playoff s for the seventh straight year. High school basketball pairings Hornet soccer Class 4A Class 3A Bi-district Bi-district girls roll Cadets Gatesville (21-12) vs. Waxahachie Life, 6 p.m. Tuesday Hamilton vs. Jim Ned, 6 p.m. Tuesday at Cross Plains at Glen Rose West (25-7) vs. Scurry-Rosser, 6 p.m. Tuesday at Ennis The Gatesville girls continue to roll in soccer. Robinson (12-17) vs. Hillsboro, 7 p.m. Tuesday at MCC Whitney (26-7) vs. Malakoff , 7 p.m. Monday at Mexia The girls ran to an 11-0 win over Connally Friday at Con- China Spring (12-13) vs. Ferris, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bi-district nally. Keene Bruceville-Eddy vs. Marlin, 8 p.m. Tuesday at Riesel The team is 10-0 on the season and 5-0 in district. Lorena vs. Midlothian Heritage, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Crawford vs. Mart, 6 p.m. Monday at Lorena The boys’ team lost to the Cadets, 3-1, to drop the Hornets Glen Rose Class 1A Fairfi eld (28-4) vs. Center, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rusk Bi-district to 2-3 in district. Jonesboro vs. Brookesmith, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dublin The soccer teams are at home against Robinson and Marlin this week. Jed Gribble Owner Jed Gribble Sand & Gravel

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Larry Riddle, 116 S. 6th Street, 254-662-9900 or 254-248-2205; Joyce Mc- Toll Free 1-855-662-9900 Adams, 254-248-4318. 00029076 Gatesville. 00029125 Page 10, Wednesday, February 19, 2020, The Gatesville Messenger network... future... continued from Page One continued from Page One our rural populations.” ment has been tasked with Collaborative efforts efforts are important to a Statewide, people are mov- drafting a new Zoning Ordi- among property owners, city’s successful growth and ing to the cities and urban nance to align with the up- merchants and the city development. areas so they can survive as dated Comprehensive Plan. changed that downtown. He said it is important employment opportunities “Zoning Ordinances are “Incrementally, property that all stakeholders involve are lacking in rural areas. typically updated and modi- owners began fixing one themselves in revitalizing The biggest change involv- fi ed as needed,” Ochoa said. building after another, the the city. ing the dispersion of people “Major overhauls are done City invested in beautifying “What I wish to convey across the county is yet to about every 5 years with the streets and sidewalks, to people are that many come as the Census kicks off respect to changing condi- merchants and owners of the things they ask for, and redistricting takes eff ect. tions. Our current zoning formed a Downtown As- whether it’s certain kinds Coryell County precinct and ordinance has not had a sociation and began orga- of economic development district lines will change to maintain the even popula- major overhaul since 1995.” nizing regular community or revitalization projects, tions for representation, but While planning the way events,” he said. “Today, all start at the grass-roots how dramatic those changes ahead for the city, Ochoa through these collaborative level,” Ochoa said. “We, will be is not known. said his plan for the future efforts, Downtown Bryan at the administrative level, “We will be aff ected, we focuses heavily in the city’s is a thriving destination for can help guide and grow just don’t know how much,” heart. people to eat, drink, shop, initiatives but without pri- Ashby said. “I would love to see a re- and live; with festivals and vate ‘buy-in,’ most of these Coryell County has already vitalized downtown district community events that are initiatives tend to die on the begun preparations for re- here in Gatesville,” Ochoa enjoyed by people of all vine.” districting as commissioners said. “One of the reasons walks of life.” recently approved hiring a I chose to be a planner is Ochoa cautioned that he He would like to see peo- legal firm to represent the because I got to see fi rst- does not mean that Gates- ple get off the sidelines and county in the changes. hand how a community was ville should necessarily get involved in the city. Photo by Julie Matthews Commissioners also at- able to completely turn the completely reimagine itself “Having a large base of tended breakout sessions character of a neighborhood as a city. community members that addressing dust control on Back to school around.” “By no means am I ad- are truly invested in the county roads, mental health Coryell County Commissioners, Ray Ashby, precinct 4 (pic- He noted the City of Bry- vocating that we mimic the success of Gatesville yields programs for counties, rural tured above, left) and Kyle Matthews, precinct 1, attended an as an example of success- character of another town a better quality of life for all development and available a conference Feb. 11-13 for county commissioners. The ful downtown revitalization or place, but I do believe our residents,” Ochoa said, grants. classes provided updates on current and future state legisla- that he has seen fi rsthand. that Gatesville has a great noting that he is apprecia- “It’s a good conference,” tion and gave the commissioners an opportunity to network “I remember a time when opportunity to take the hard- tive of those who serve on Matthews said. with their peers. it was dangerous to walk learned lessons from other committees and volunteer those streets and alleys, cities and bring new life their time, talents and eff orts when you did not feel safe into our downtown square to improving and enhancing Reagan Dinner to feature being out at night and avoid- with a fl avor that is uniquely the city. “Your support and ed the area at all cost,” he Gatesville,” he said. dedication has not gone un- Lt. Col. Allen West said. Ochoa said collaborative noticed.” The Republican Party of with current offi ce holders. Join the Chamber for Coryell County will host its Advanced tickets can be 2020 Ronald Reagan Din- purchased online for $35 per ner at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 29 at person or $55 per couple. the Gatesville Civic Center. Tickets for active-duty mili- #LeapOfKindnessDay Retired Lt. Col. Allen West tary are $15 per person. will be the keynote speaker Co-host sponsorship ta- The Gatesville Chamber is The Saratoga County of food or clothing or per- for the event. bles that seat six people are encouraging extra kindness Chamber of Commerce in sonal care items and deliver Candidates on the local available for $500. this Leap Year. New York created #LeapOf- something. Maybe start a upcoming Primary ballot will Event sponsorships are Once every four years, KindnessDay in 2016 as a collection drive in your place also be in attendance. available for $100 and in- Leap Year comes around, and creative way to spread kind- of work, school, etc. The annual dinner fund- clude two tickets. this is the year. ness in the community. In *Send a Thank You note raiser off ers residents an op- Tickets can be purchased LT. COL. ALLEN WEST To mark this Leap Year, 2020, more than 120 Cham- to someone who made a dif- portunity to meet candidates online at the party’s website: the Gatesville Chamber of bers of Commerce across the ference in your life: a teacher, for the upcoming election as https://secure.anedot.com/republican-party-of-coryell- Commerce is joining a na- nation are celebrating Leap of mentor, doctor, nurse, co- well as the chance to speak county/c34b636d350e325be238f. tional movement to make the Kindness Day, and the Gates- worker, family member, etc. extra day count. ville Chamber of Commerce Maybe you mail it early but Board of Directors decided to write on the envelope to open get involved. Leap Year pro- on February 29th. You might vides an opportunity for local even include a gift card to businesses and organizations really surprise them! to show extra kindness by Members of the Gates- giving even more of their ville Chamber of Commerce time to local nonprofi ts or do board of directors and Am- something kind for someone bassadors will be joining else. The Chamber board of- lunch time for the Gatesville fers the following fi ve ideas Independent School District that anyone can do on Leap schools. of Kindness Day or any day The board encourages for that matter: everyone to take a leap of *Tip BIG. Go out for kindness on Feb. 29. breakfast, lunch or dinner. That’s really what Leap of Leave a BIG tip and a note Kindness is all about - inspir- that says Happy Leap of ing and facilitating every- Kindness. one in the community to do *Make a donation to your something kind for someone favorite charity. Share your else and using the extra day donation and encourage oth- we all get on Feb. 29 during ers to follow your lead using a Leap Year to help and thank the hashtag #leapofkindness- others. day in the post. Leap of Kindness Day *Take some food - a fruit can help build teamwork & or vegetable platter or a bas- workplace morale. ket of baked goods or pizzas Employers can use - with a thank you note to the #LeapOfKindnessDay to police or fi re station. build employee morale with *See if your church or the a focus on kindness and com- food pantry need donations munity.

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