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Brewer High School band students Isaias Torres, Jose Montes, Joel Amado, Savanna Torres and Faith Sandstrum were selected to the All Region Band on Coaches 5A All State Team Dec. 16. Brewer High School senior Lauren Jenkins was named to the Texas Association of Volleyball Coaches 5A All State Team.

The daughter of Mandy and Chris Jenkins was also named Academic All State, Academic All District, and District 6-5A All District this year.

White Settlement City Council holds Special Meeting to Discuss Allegations Made Against City Manager

White Settlement City Council held a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 18 with his office, where Shelley claims James complained that White Settlement residents the City Attorney to discuss allegations made against City Manager Jeff James. do not appreciate what the city does. An executive session was held inside council chambers, where council mem- Shelley suggests that during this office meeting, James used a racial slur to bers decided not to proceed with any further actions regarding James’ alleged racial describe persons residing within the city. Shelley then wrote a letter to Mayor Ron slurs. White. Former White Settlement Fire Chief Russell Shelley said he met with James in James will not face an investigation or any legal action.

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Suburban Newspapers, Inc., publishers of the Benbrook News, White Settlement Bomber News and River Oaks News, has one more publication date for 2017 on Thursday, Dec. 21. The deadline for stories and ads to be included in this publication is the Friday Eugene W. Thompson Margaret Sarah (Curtis) Justice prior to publication date, Dec. 15, at 4 p.m. Additionally, the office will be closed beginning at Eugene W. Thompson, 80, passed away Thursday, Dec. Margaret Sarah (Curtis) Justice of White Settlement, Texas noon on Friday, Dec. 22 and reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2 14, 2017, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving fam- passed away on Dec. 11, 2017. at the age of 91. She was at 9 a.m. Dec. 22 at noon is also the deadline for adver- ily. born on Jan. 14, 1926, to John Oscar and Iva Myreal tisements and stories for the Jan. 4 newspapers. The funeral is at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, in Greenwood (Ingram) Curtis in Allen, Texas. Margaret married James For more information, visit Suburban Newspapers Chapel. Interment is at 2:15 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth Justice in Fort Worth, Texas in 1985. She loved country online at www.suburban-newspapers.com or call 817- National Cemetery. Visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at western music and playing the steel guitar. Margaret loved 246-2473. Greenwood. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to Texas and especially loved Fort Worth and going to Six Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 9709, Fort Worth, TX Flags Over Texas. She was an avid Texas A&M fan and 76147. loved listening to the Fightin’ Aggie Band and going to foot- Gene was born Nov. 17, 1937, in Morton to Eugene V. ball games. Margaret worked as a Chief Procurement Daughters of the and Rose Thompson. He retired in 1980 as an MSGT in the Officer for General Dynamics, retiring on July 13, 1985. United States Air Force, where he was stationed at Carswell She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother AFB as a weather observer. He had many occupations over and aunt, and she loved her family dearly. Republic of Texas to the years including real estate, supervisor at The Salvation Margaret is survived by her son, John Winfrey and Army ARC, dental software installer at Open Medical wife, Marietta of Lawrence, Kan.; daughter, Greta Vargas of Meet Jan. 15 Systems and lastly, worked for Lone Star Auctioneers. Gene White Settlement, Texas; son, Steven Winfrey also of White was a long time member of the Salvation Army Northside Settlement; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchil- The Frances Cooke Van Zandt Chapter Daughters Corps and served as a Corps Sgt. Major. dren; three nephews; and a host of other loving family and Family would like to thank the Encompass Hospice and friends. of the Republic of Texas will meet Monday, Jan. 15 at the dedicated nursing staff: Jeani, Margaret, Ginger, Brenda, She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Justice; 1 p.m. at the Fort Worth Botanical Garden Center, 3200 Lora and others. her parents, Oscar and Iva Curtis; her brother, O.L. Curtis; Botanic Garden Blvd. in Fort Worth. He was preceded in death by parents, E.V. and Lena and her nephew, Kevin Curtis. The program will be “Tales of Texas: Kiowa Thompson; and mother, Rose Thompson. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. Indian Raids of 1867,” presented by Dawn Survivors are: wife of 55 years, Beverly Thompson; 14, 2017 at Allen Cemetery in Allen, Texas. The family Youngblood, PhD., Tarrant County Archives. daughters, Lori and Lisa Thompson, and Lesli Conte and received friends one hour prior to the service at the ceme- For information please call Kelly Miller 817-366- husband, Danny; grandchildren, Tyler Williams and Victoria tery. 2524. Williams; great-grandson, Jayton Williams; sister, Alice F. Lindsey; brothers, Fred Thompson and wife, Janey and Ed Thompson and wife, Peggy; numerous nieces, and nephews and friends. Suburban Newspapers, Inc. ~Veteran Owned ~

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The White Settlement Historical Society met on Dec. 2 for their annual Christmas Party and 42nd Winter Quarterly Meeting at the Senior Services Center under the direction of Society President Jim Weaver. After a short business agenda covered financial matters and local historic cemetery concerns, three new members were voted in: Linda Austin, Jerry Burns and Hilda Kachmar DAR. Members and guests attend- ing sang a selection of Christmas carols with the accompaniment of Linda Lyons on piano to keep everyone in key and on beat. The ever-popular White Elephant Gift Exchange Game followed next, with some gifts generating an Photo by Carol Davis Photo by Carol Davis interesting session of “stolen” and “reclaimed” rounds Pictured are: Carl Sims (left) and Jim Weaver. Pictured are: Dean Satterfield (left), Margaret of play before all gift items were finally selected. Fink and Betsy Browder (seated). A bountiful table of holiday refreshments and punch was generously provided by Hospitality Chair members Dean and Rod Satterfield. The Society will meet again in March 2018 for its 43rd Spring Quarterly Meeting. Updates, when con- firmed, will be posted online at www.wsmuseum.com/WSHS. Do You Have Unclaimed Money?

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE, of property to satisfy land- lord’s lien, Pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas Property Code. Sale is 10:00a.m., Friday, December 29th, 2017 at Store It Now, 8877 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth, TX 76179. Call 817-236-7711 with any questions. Property will be sold to The White Settlement Police Officer's Association The Association also donated new televisions and the highest bidder for cash. Property includes contents of sponsored “Coffee and Donuts with Cops” at the White monitors to the Center. spaces of the following tenants: Settlement Senior Center on Thursday, Dec. 14. Billy “Brad” Bryson-Tubs,Fishing Poles, Boxes Gwen McGowan – Bed, Couch, Samsung TV, Boxes, Misc. White Settlement Fire Department 1949 Roster

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Pancakes (continued from page 6) ❆ ❄ ❅ ❆ Titus MonDragon poses with Mrs. Claus, and Christmas elf, Ethan MonDragon, stands with Santa. ❅ ❅ ❆ ❄ PAGE 8, December 21, 2017 Suburban Newspapers, Inc. Get well. Stay well. Christmas Tree White Settlement City JPS School-Based RoundUp and Free Council Action Health Center in Landscape Mulch by Christine Cavitt White Settlement The White Settlement City Council met on Program Tuesday, Dec. 12. Council convened in a private Offers Health Services executive session concerning several matters, The Christmas tree roundup and free land- including the Block 12 Glenn Acres Addition and to WSISD Students scape mulch program is a recycling effort present- proposed development. ed by the White Settlement Pride Commission to and Siblings reduce landfill waste by recycling Christmas trees No public deliberations were held at this time. and turning them into garden mulch, which is free

The JPS Health Network partners with school to the community while supplies last. A public Oath of Office ceremony inducted the districts such as White Settlement ISD and other mayor and a new Councilman into their respective communities to provide health services and are called Christmas trees will be accepted as a curbside offices. School-Based Health Centers. pickup only. All decorations, lights and stands must be removed. Flocked trees will be accepted First, Mayor Elect Ron A. White was sworn in What is a School-Based Health Care Center? as well (no bags). No artificial trees will be for another term. He insisted on using the Bible in A school-based health center is a place where stu- accepted. the ceremony, and a Council member procured dents can receive certain health care services that one. His sister and niece gathered around as City allow children to walk out of the classroom and into Christmas trees will be picked up from 8 a.m. Secretary Amy Arnold led him in the oath of an exam room. Their goal is to work with your child’s to noon on the following dates: Wednesday, Dec. office. school nurse to keep your child healthy. 27, Friday, Dec. 29, Wednesday, Jan. 3, Friday, Jan. 5 and Monday, Jan. 8. Gregg Geesa took the oath of office as a new Not Just a Nurse’s Office City Council Member Place 5, also surrounded by When kids come to the school-based health cen- Christmas trees may also be dropped off by family members. ter, they’re treated by a nurse practitioner or a physi- residents at the municipal complex parking lot, cian assistant. These providers have additional train- located on the corner of White Settlement Road White Settlement City Council meetings are ing to diagnose and treat illnesses. They do every- and Meadow Park Drive in the designated drop off held in the City Hall Council Chambers, located thing a nurse can do and many things a doctor can do area. at 214 Meadow Park Dr, in White Settlement on – things like conduct physicals, write prescriptions the second Tuesday of each month and are open to and treat your children when they’re sick. All trees collected and/or dropped off will be the public. shredded, and the mulch will be made available to What We Do and Who They See the public for landscape used at no cost. Students and their siblings up to 22 years of age )5((6$03/(6 )5((6$03/(6 )5((6$03/(6 can be treated at these centers. Children and adoles- For more information, contact the recreation cents under the age of 18 must have a parent or center at 817-246-5012. guardian with them. Each child must go to the center in their school district. Siblings need not be of school The White Settlement Pride Commission age. would also like to remind everyone to recycle all unwanted Christmas decorating paper and boxes  * * They’ve Got Your Child Covered in the paper recycling bins conveniently located at 1-LP:ULJKW)UHHZD\ If you don’t have insurance, don’t worry. Their 8212 Albert St., at the corner of Albert and Meadow Park Drive. (DVWVLGHRI1RUWKEHWZHHQ&OLIIRUGDQG:KLWH6HWWOHPHQW5GDWWKHHQGRI staff is ready to connect your child with available WKH*HQH7KRPSVRQ $VVRFLDWH6WULS&HQWHUQH[WWR&DQGOHZRRG6XLWHV resources. For students with insurance or other coverage Shirley Thompson Plumbing such as CHIP, Medicaid or JPS Connection, the stan- Be Prepared for dard co-pay and PCP restrictions still apply. 817-244-3181 Winter Weather “The neatest plumbers in town” Located at 8301 Downe Dr. in White Settlement, Serving Benbrook for 41 years the center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday When winter weather is a possibility, the following FREE QUOTES • REPAIR & REMODELING through Fridays (closed for lunch from noon to 1 sources may provide the most current alerts. SLAB LEAKS • STOPPED UP DRAINS p.m.) On the fourth Wednesday of every month, the Radio Stations: center is only open from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. KRLD (1080 AM) - 102.1 FM - KISS (106.1 FM) WATER AND GAS LEAKS - WBAP (820 AM) - 102.9 FM - 92.5 FM - KLUV 98.7 For additional information or an appointment, FM - Lite FM 103.7 - The Fan 105.3 FM - Jack 100.3 $25 OFF call 817-702-3334. FM - Mega 107.5 FM - KLTY 94.9 FM ANY PLUMBING SERVICE Television Stations: W/COUPON expires 12/31/17 KDFW (Channel 4) - NBC5 (Channel 5) - WFAA (Channel 8) - KTVT (Channel 11) - KTXA (Channel 21) M-14991 WWW.WOODIEWOODS.COM Suburban Newspapers, Inc. December 21, 2017, PAGE 9 BBUUSSIINNEESSSSEESS IINN TTHHEE SSPPOOTTLLIIGGHHTT

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