JUNE 17, 2021 • Page 3 • The Devil’s River News LIFE TRIBUTE Livestock Water Intake Wedding Selections

James “Leon” Burtnett Boosts Productivity May 30, 1943- June 1, 2021 BY PASCUAL HERNANDEZ about five times as much Keeley Moore & Michael Mungia COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT- AG Everett, Cris Dishman, and water as the volume of milk Keena Turner. He also had Now that we’re heading produced. notable names that learned into the hot part of the year, When introducing cattle Paige Sykes & Chase Davis under him who eventually it’s important to keep in to new pastures, drive the got head coaching jobs of mind the needs of our live- animals to the troughs or their own including Joe stock. Aside from food and tanks. Make sure weaned Harlee Cogdell & Chance Campbell Tiller, , Tim shade, water is essential to calves know where to find Brewster, Bobby Williams, the well-being of animals water. Calves need much and Brock Spack. in summer. more water after Jessica Parades & Justin Palmer Upon retiring from a Water weaning than very successful career impacts food before. in football, Leon was an intake, grazing Water quality Hodgepodgees accomplished sales profes- distribution, and is just as critical productivity of Rosey Bud Florist sional at Central Chevrolet as water quan- 325-387-5507 Cadillac in Jonesboro, AR. the animal. tity. And so, it is Leon was known for Water intake important to test his deep love of his fam- is affected by livestock water 410 S. Crockett Avenue, Sonora, TX 76950 many factors. periodically. ily, friends, and dogs. Pascual Hernandez Professionally, he was For example, Most elements James “Leon” Burtnett credited with making life green forage in water do not SONORA WEATHER FORECAST passed away peacefully on changing impacts on oth- is higher in moisture cause problems because Tuesday, June 1, 2021 two ers and teaching valuable content than dry for- they do not occur at high Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues Wed 06/17 06/18 06/19 06/20 06/21 06/22 06/23 days after celebrating his life lessons to his players age and reduces water enough levels in soluble 78th birthday. Known as and coaches. Leon was a consumption. form. 96°/69° 96°/69° 97°/71° 96°/74° 100°/74° 97°/73° 95°/73° “Coach”, he was born to the player’s coach. High temperatures Water quality problems late Dorothy & Kelley Burt- His competitive spirit, increase consumption, affecting livestock are more nett in Fresno, California while cool temperatures commonly seen with high orneriness, witty personal- Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Sunny Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny on May 30, 1943. reduce consumption. concentrations of miner- ity, and daily phone calls Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise Sunrise However, his formative will be missed by his Increased humidity in als (excess salinity), high 6:40 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 6:40 a.m. 6:41 a.m. 6:41 a.m. years were spent in east the air also reduces daily Sunset Sunset Sunset Sunset Sunset Sunset Sunset friends and family. Leon nitrogen content, bacterial 8:47 p.m 8:47 p.m. 8:47 p.m. 8:48 p.m. 8:48 p.m. 8:48 p.m. 8:48 p.m. central Oklahoma. was beloved and respected. consumption. contamination, or heavy Leon was part of an He is survived by his So how much water do growths of toxic blue-green extended family with an wife of 20 years, Karen livestock drink? algae. Indian heritage who spent Merryman-Burtnett of Average daily consump- Our Sutton County RAIN REPORT much time together. He Jonesboro, His children tion of water for cattle can Underground Water Con- June 0.87 in dearly loved his Morrow Kyle (Shannon) Burtnett, of range from 7 to 18 or more servation District is a good Rainfall data May 3.31 in. family. They were his Southlake, TX; Ryan (Scott) gallons. Horses also drink resource for water quality collected at the April 0.42 in. foundation. Fisher of Indianapolis, between 8 to 18 gallons a concerns. SCUWD O ce at March 0.97 in Leon attended South- IN; & Brooke Burtnett of day. Sheep and goats will We can count on hot, dry 301 S. Crockett February 0.65 in. western College in Win- Fishers, IN. Brother Tom drink from 1 to 4 gallons summers. Avenue in Sonora. January 1.24 in. field, Kansas playing both Burtnett of Arkansas. Step- daily. A plentiful supply of 2021 YTD 7.46 in. football and tennis. Upon children Daron (Lindsey) A general rule is to good quality water is neces- 2020 19.26 in. graduation, he began his Merryman of Little Rock, provide 2 gallons of water sary for maximum live- 2019 17.15 in. coaching career at Mt. AR; Leigh Ann (Doug) Mag- per 100 pounds of body stock productivity. Hope High School in Kan- lothin of Jonesboro, AR; & weight daily, but water sas in 1965. As a football Drew (Kelli) Merryman of consumption changes with lifer, his career stretched Jonesboro, AR. Grandchil- age, weight, pregnancy, and six decades including stints dren Tyler & Brady Burt- lactation. NOTICE TO CREDITORS at Colorado State, Montana nett; Lizzie Fisher; Riley, Let’s look at cattle for an State, Washington State, Maliyah & Maverick Mer- example. Wyoming, San Jose State, Dry cows need about 8 Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Norman ryman, Evelyn, Vivian & W. Rousselot, Michigan State, Purdue Dylan Maglothin, and Eli, to 10 gallons of water daily. University, Indianapolis Issac & Millie Merryman. However, cows in their last Deceased, were issued on June 10, 2021, in Docket No. PRO1528, pending in the Colts, Fresno State, North- Leon is also survived by 3 months of pregnancy may County Court of Sutton east Louisiana, Arkansas his friend and former wife drink up to 15 gallons a day County, Texas, to: Mark Wayne Rousselot, Independent Executor. State, University of Hous- of 25 years, Cecilia Burt- and those lactating need ton, and the University Claims may be presented in care of James A. Boyd, Jr., the attorney for the nett (Ceewee Johnson) of Independent Executor of Montana. He spent 10 Sonora, Texas. years at Visitation was held at at Carter, Boyd, Lisson & Hohensee, 515 W. Hanis, Suite 100, San Angelo, Texas where he made his mark in Emerson Funeral Home 76903 and became on Saturday, June 5, 2021 Weekly Bible Verse All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being known for his “junk service followed with Chris defense”. Leon was rec- Bring the whole tithe administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner Harrell officiating. into the storehouse, prescribed by law. ognized as Big Ten Coach Pallbearers include of the Year in 1984. Over that there may be food Robb Akey, Jack Beery, in my house. Test me the years, his teams were Cris Dishman, Bill Doba, invited to multiple bowl in this,” says the LORD Craig Ebershoff, Hank Almighty, “and see if I games including the Peach Evans, Jim Everett, Randy Bowl, Holiday Bowl, Armed will not throw open the Fichtner, , Jim fl oodgates of heaven and Forces Bowl, Liberty Jeffcoat, Robin Pflugrad, Bowl, and the Blue Bonnet pour out so much blessing Kacy Rodgers, Ray Sher- that there will not be Bowl. Leon was honored man, Brock Spack, Kevin to be invited to coach at room enough to store it. Sumlin, Rod Woodson, Ray – Malachi 3:10 the Blue Gray game and Wallace, Don Yanowsky, the Hula Bowl. He spent 5 the team at Central Chev- years at Indianapolis Colts, rolet Cadillac, Bill Keith, & where he coached hall of Gary Loggins. fame running back Eric In lieu of flowers, the SENIOR Dickerson. Leon recruited family requests donations Weekly Crossword Puzzle and coached many future to be made to St. Jude Chil- DOWN NFL Players including Rod ACROSS 51 Uses dictionaries 9 Kind of critic dren’s Research Hospital. 1 Wing d Woodson, Jeff George, Jim 1 Humiliate 53 Not ready for battle 10 Some printers 6 Soother 57 Masthead title 2 Tiresome chap 11 Caloric output 10 Gasp of relief 59 Woody climber 3 Biting 12 Greasy spoon fare 14 Ness and Lomond 60 Jewish month 4 Ream units 13 Text: abbr. 15 ___ Ben-Adhem 61 Floral settings 5 Think piece 19 Sailboat helpers COMMISSIONERS: CENTER 16 Be literate 62 Buck ___ Rides Again 6 Tease 21 Golf gp. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the meeting back up to 17 Pisces follower 63 Hog heavens 7 White House 24 Nasty tunneler 18 Scoops the public, Judge Chavez- Monday, June 14 64 ___ dixit nickname 25 Lose one’s cool Attorney reported that her 20 Played the hand over Duran reported that there Baked Pork Chop, 65 Sections 8 Kind of diet 26 Protection office has not handled any was no action to take at this Gravy, Corn O’Brien, 22 Cambridge honors 27 Do tree repair 23 Ionic, Bodoni, etc. hot checks and that county time. Broccoli & Cauliflower, COPY! 30 Linksman Lee 25 Shoots the breeze 31 Perfect spots court has been reset and is The commissioner’s Wheat Roll, Banana scheduled for July 22. 28 Sand 32 Street show court then entered into Pudding 29 Arab chief 34 Crimson Judge Chavez-Duran budget workshop. Depart- Tuesday, June 15 33 Miscue 37 Employees gave the County Judge’s ment heads were on hand Meatloaf, Mashed 34 Maxie or Buddy 39 Thief report explaining to the to answer questions as Potatoes, Green Beans, 35 F. Scott’s wife 43 Zen paradox court that the volunteer the court reviewd each Dinner Roll, Apple 36 Get a laugh 46 Foot part fire department requested line of each departments Wednesday, June 16 38 Hall or room: abbr. 47 More chilling assistance in moving a tank budgets. Turkey Spaghetti, 40 Olympic swimmer 49 African antelope Kornelia off of one of their trucks; the The workshop continued Squash Medley, Garden 50 Nero’s successor 41 Actor Richard 51 Un nished commissioners approved into the afternoon and was Salad, Garlic Toast, this request for the road 42 Dovekies 52 Abba, of Israel still in session at 5:00 p.m. Rosy Applesauce 44 Vane reading: abbr. 54 Lion’s pride and bridge crew to use their on Monday evening. Thursday, June 17 45 Take the tab 55 Sicilian spa equipment to assist the fire Judge Chavez-Duran Baked Chicken, 46 Participating 56 Doris and Dennis department. presided over the meeting Roasted Potatoes, Peas 47 Gaelic 57 Nerd Pascual Hernandez with commissioners Fred & Carrots, Wheat Roll, 48 Hecht-MacArthur 58 Theoretical magnetic reported to the court that Perez, Carl Teaff, Bob Frosted Cake play, with The forces there will be a herd health Brockman and Lee Blood- Friday, June 18 workshop held in Junction worth in attendance. Tuna Salad, Green on June 29, 2021. Anyone The next regular meet- Pea Salad, Cucumber/ See solution on Page 7 interested should contact ing of the commissioners Tomato/Onion This crossword puzzle is sponsored each week by the county extension office court is scheduled for June Salad, Wheat Bread, for more details. 28, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Strawberry Delight Love Funeral Home The commissioners meeting room of the Sutton Cookie Family Owned and Operated entered into executive ses- County annex building. Monuments • Pre-Need Burial Insurance sion to discuss the acquisi- All meals served with milk. These meetings are open to (325) 387-2266 (325) 853-3125 tion of land. Upon opening the public. FMI Call 325-387-5657