Junction Middle School Team Takes 1St Place in Area 15 Robotics

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The Land of Living Water Volume 129 USPS 286-540 ©The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 50¢ per copy Number 48 Junction Middle School team takes 1st place in Area 15 Robotics submitted which consisted of Stephan with the 2nd place team auto- Boone, Jake Nowlin and matically qualify for the state Junction Middle School Dalton Roper; receiving 23rd competition. Sandy Sawyer, entered four of the 58 teams place was Team Mechanical Area 15 TCEA Representative, in the Area 15 Robotics Mayhem comprised of Ryley said additional teams from Competition. Junction teams Cooper, Caigen Davis and Area 15 could draw “wild took first, eleventh, twenty- Madison McAdams; and Team card” spots after the conclu- third, and thirty-fourth in the Battle Bots finishing 34th sion of the area contests across Intermediate Division of Arena were MaKlay Simon, Rachael the state. She told the teams Competition. The Intermediate Stapper and Kallan Zion. she would be paying the regis- level includes students from For the Arena Competition, tration fees for all of the teams Paul Ramsdell, representing the Best Western Dos Rios in Junction, receives the Customer grade four through eight. teams of no more than four going to state, including the Care Award for 2010 from Best Western President David Kong, Best Western Nascar First place went to Team students must build and pro- wild card teams. Driver Michael Waltrip, and Best Western Chairperson Beth Campbell in Vancouver Razzle Dazzles which con- gram a robot from a Lego This year, for the first time, British Columbia at the Annual North American Best Western Conference. sisted of Hannah Cooper, MindStorms kit to follow a the statewide finals will also be Rebecca Hoffman and Morgan predetermined course and per- held in San Angelo, at Angelo McBee; taking 11th place was form tasks set by the TCEA. State University’s Junell Best Western Dos Rios receives award Team Triple Christian Rappers Team Razzle Dazzles along Center, on April 9. The Best Western Dos Rios American Convention held This select honor is bestowed in Junction, Texas, was named recently in Vancouver, British upon those member proper- Best Western Customer Care Columbia. The award was pre- ties that demonstrate and best Champion at Best Western sented in front of more than International’s annual North 2,000 industry peers. See Dos Rios on Page 7 Hospital and clinic taking shape submitted of concrete were poured last pital, and installation of steel Concrete continues to flow week to complete another sec- beams will soon follow. at the Kimble Hospital and tion of the hospital foundation. The 400-foot-long retaining Junction Medical Clinic con- This week’s concrete pour will struction site. About 412 yards complete the slab of the hos- See Hospital on Page 7

Team Razzle Dazzles, consisting of (from left) Rebecca Hoffman, Hannah Cooper, and Morgan McBee, proudly display the robot they built, programed, and ran to a first place finish in the Area 15 competition.

Santa flies into the Kimble County Courthouse courtesy of the The roof of the clinic is being decked as workers are finishing a section of the hospital’s Junction Lions Club on Saturday, December 18, at 6 p.m. Make sure concrete slab. Final preparations are being made for more concrete to be poured. you are there to get on his list, and to have him check it twice.

Team members for the Junction Eagle Junior Varsity 2010-2011 basketball team are, back row, from left, Aaron Taylor (23), Eric Salinas (34), Derek Cantu (15), Henry Whitworth (24), Dontay Foy (32), Taylor Gentry (30), Justin Brown (25) and Justus Young (34). Kneeling in the front row, from left, are Brandon Leach (40), Josh Mogford (42), Rudy Vasquez (12), Drew Martinez (14), Ricky Alvarado (10), Daniel Newbury (22), Victor Reyes (44) and Phillip Guzman (20). Page 2 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 8, 2010

the land of Leon’s roots. His tions for the flags used at the for the outlying cemeteries. parents were the late Frank Junction Cemetery, but it will Thank you for reading Meanderings and Betty Kennedy Stewart, be great to have sufficient flags Meanderings! and his maternal grandparents by Frederica Wyatt were Orlan and Katie Summers Stewart. Leon and Lori, who Already, the frenzied hustle a stated meeting Thursday their guests is scheduled for regularly read Meanderings, Book Review and bustle of pre-Christmas evening, December 9, at 7:00 Tuesday evening, December have been among past attend- By Rosanna Stapp activities are underway. The o’clock in the Masonic Hall. 21, at the community room of ees at the Seven Hundred sights and sounds of the holi- Worthy Matron Gail Taylor Junction National Bank, begin- Springs outing and hope to day season are always a joy to has reminded members to ning at 6:00 o’clock. she decides to run away. She visit the site again. They left behold, but we must always bring canned goods for the The agenda includes a pot- I Still takes care of all her things: a monetary donation, and – in remember December 25 is a local food pantry and box tops luck dinner (meat will be cleaning her condo, closing addition – bought one of my “holy day”, not just a seasonal and soup labels for a school furnished by the Club) and Dream her bank account, giving away books, The Early Years. time to greet those we hold dear. project. exchange of gifts by secret sis- her clothes, etc. In an electronic communique This week marks the six- The City of Junction has ters. Club president is Kandy However, each time she from my brother-in-law and his About You ty-ninth anniversary of the scheduled its awards dinner Phillips Dick. By Fannie Flagg tries to leave, life steps in wife, Del and Barbara Wyatt December 7 bombing of Pearl for Friday evening, December Chanes Chapter, Daughters and won’t let her go. Then of Dallas, they expressed an Harbor in 1941. I remember 10, in the meeting room at the of the American Revolution, Maggie Fortenberry is a one final thing happens that interest in accompanying us the voice of President Franklin Police Department. I regret I will not meet in December, 60-year-old, single former awakens Maggie to what life to Seven Hundred Springs D. Roosevelt as he addressed, will have to forgo attendance as the regular date falls on Miss Alabama. She lives in is all about. in March. We hope you, too, via radio, the nation’s fears fol- at the special gathering of city Monday, December 27. Betty Birmingham and is a real Fannie Flagg has written an will make plans for the annual lowing the unbelievable occur- employees, former employees, Fields Smith of Sonora had estate agent. uplifting, funny novel that will excursion to the famed land- rence that precipitated World and guests. asked the group to her Sutton For several years now, she make you reflect on your own mark. I am always grateful War II warfare in the Pacific Mary Harlow Griffith County home in December, has been feeling sad as if she life. to the Lee Pfluger family for area. It is our historical duty Chapter, Order of Confederate but since the date is near has nothing to live for, so allowing us the privilege of to never forget the sacrifices Rose, will host a Yuletide lunch Christmas, the special invita- hosting the event. made and being made, even for their guests and members tion was declined until a later A note from James and Dixie unto the present time, by our of Frontier Guards, Sons of time. Next scheduled meet- Gartrell of LaMarque related military personnel. Confederate Veterans, and ing will be Monday noon, City Pharmacy they spent the Thanksgiving Condolences go to Wheeler their families. The event will January 24, when plans will be weekend at their Falls Creek Hanks, former JHS principal, be Saturday noon, December completed for a Washington ranch in Kimble County. The 1610 Main St. Junction, Texas and his family in the loss of his 11, in the family center of Day tea in February to honor historical program at the ranch mother, Margarete L. Hanks, College Street Church of the DAR Good Citizen from 325-446-2511 in September was an outstand- who passed away Friday, Christ. A brief business ses- Junction High School. This ing event, and we are grateful November 29. Services will be sion will precede the meal. year’s recipient of the honor is for their wonderful hospitality • Prescriptions at a later date. A recent invitation arrived Trevor Brawley, son of Janel Our thanks go to Shirley An upcoming event being from Golda Foster, chairman of Stockton Murff and the late • Medical Equipment Davis Adams, who called to planned is an artist “signing” Tom Green County Historical Alan Brawley. donate Christmas lights to • Gifts & Cosmetics party (at a date and time to Commission and member Another event of interest adorn the museum. be announced later) when of Mary Harlow Griffith is the December 15 meet- • Rx Compounding Another telephone call was Billy Hicks will be display- Chapter, OCR. The TGCHC ing of the Texas Chapter • Greeting Cards from my sister-in-law, Ruth ing his sketch of the second and General Tom Green of the Great Western Cattle Wyatt Jones of Garland, who Kimble County Courthouse. Camp, Sons of Confederate Trail Association to be held expressed her appreciation for That stone two-story structure, Veterans, are hosting an annu- December 15 in the Red my sending her a copy of the designed by famed architect al combined historical group River Valley Museum in Welcome Hunters! 2010 Hunters Guide. Alfred Giles, replaced the pre- Christmas party and BBQ din- Vernon. According to Mary Along the way last week, vious two-story frame building ner, scheduled for the even- Ann McCuistion, the Chapter I was privileged to see and that was destroyed by flame ing of December 11, at the delegates will discuss forma- spend a bit of time with several the night of April 22, 1884. Fort Concho Commissary. tion of the National GWCT C-45-tfnc local persons, including Sylvia Most historians believe the fire Deadline for reservations to Association. and Chelsea Pope, Darren was the work of an arsonist. the free event (donations are Ruby and Suzanne Fisher Crenwelge, A. D. Stapp, John Billy, a descendant of early accepted) is December 8. of San Angelo were among Happy Birthday Parker, Diane Townsend and Kimble County settlers, plans Just a reminder to local early-week visitors at Kimble her son, Jack. Jack is among to sell his original sketch of the residents – members of the County Historical Museum. December 9 Darrell William Haynes a group diligently working on Deborah Jean Turner Lynn Hill Molesworth landmark, will donate prints to Business and Professional Their time spent with us was Boy Scout merit badges, and Gina Gay Gardner Jose Guadalupe Murillo the historical museum building Women’s Club of Kimble pleasant, and they purchased a he assisted at the Senior Center Charles Robert Haralson Josephine Valdez Simmons fund committee. That group, in County are conducting the copy of Volume II, Families of to complete his requirement Wanda Webb Hogg Destiny Marie Garcia turn, will be selling the prints annual decorations contest dur- Kimble County. for community service. Mark Alan Kirkpatrick December 13 as a fund-raiser for a new his- ing the evening of December Another person who came Thomas Owen Sissel Linda Wallace Clifton Janet Jones dropped by, as she torical museum, whose design 11. Chairmen for the event are our way was Norman Farmer, Desmond Van Winkle Donnie Nelson Coleman is working on her application for was patterned after the 1884 Georgia Robbins Morgan and Jr. of Austin. He is the oldest December 10 Steve Baker membership in the Daughters Courthouse. Debra Adams Escobedo. son of the late N. K. “Doc” Christopher A. Flores Helen Ferguson Deloof of the American Revolution. Travis C. Trimble Kris L. Ware Junction Chapter, Order The Christmas social for Farmer of Kimble County. Another who is researching John Blake Chenault Jolene Raskovich Williams of the Eastern Star, will hold members of the Club and Norman’s local grandpar- her Revolutionary ancestors is Shirley Williams Basham Tommye Henderson Jobes ents were the late Asa G. and Kimberly Melissa Powers Pamela M. Kirkpatrick Norma Durst Farmer. His Billie Meckley, a consistent and appreciated volunteer at the his- Willie Horlen Dechert Phillip James Laramore great-grandparents were John Ernesto Gonzales Betty Gibbins Byars S. and Lilla Kittrell Durst and torical museum. Sheryl Dianne Newton Pamela Ava Lue Schulze-Ogle George W. and Jemima Pullen Sunday evening, Margaret George Robert Plaster Bryce Crayton Bishop Farmer. and I were pleased when Lee Gabriel F. Simmons December 14 An interesting couple who Roy and Irma Loeffler dropped Sarah Alicia Vasquez Amanda J. Marricle December 11 Angela Bailey Awtrey spent time at the historical by with some delectable crea- tions. Irma is busily working Zane C. Gonzalez David Jordan Baggett museum were Leon and Lori Kyle J. Crabtree Shannon Leigh Flynn Stewart of Scottsdale, Arizona, on a fundraiser for the purchase of flags to be placed each Karina F. Arzola Alice Britannia Gordy who had made their annual Maria A. Aboytes Bethann Walraven Hall Memorial Day in local cem- Thanksgiving trip to London, Ashley G. Rocha Darla D’Spain Rooke eteries. We have received dona- Tina Pierce Cashman Velma Adams McDowell Ysleta Slaughter Sullivan December 15 Ronald Leon Sutton Timothy R. Sissel ©2010 The Junction Eagle December 12 Justin Eric Burch All rights reserved. No part Gloria R. Gonzales Toni Gayle Tomlinson of this newspaper may be James Walter Keeton Blanca Marivel Valverde reproduced in any form or by Dorothy Moorefield Luce Efrain Franco Worship With Us Helen Ruth Sepeda Peggy Leinweber Whitworth any means without permission Cynthia Kay McDaniel Rana Kay Williamson FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH TRUTH TABERNACLE in writing from the owners. 202 South 8th Street 114 South 7th Street 102 North 10th Street David Byrom McDaniel Tina Christine Hartmann 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 9 a.m. - Sunday Morning - English/ 10 a.m. - Saturday Morning Gary William Schwiening Gertrude Stegemoller Schwartz 10:55 a.m. - Morning Worship Spanish 7 p.m. - Saturday Evening 6 p.m. - Evening Worship Deacon Tim Graham 7 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Guadalupe Orona Preston Wright Ken Bolton, Pastor Rev. Knick Knickerbocker Prayer: 1 hour before services David A. Gray Marie Goodwin Armes Rena B. Sue, Pastor Stephen Royall, Youth Pastor Father Bhaskar Morugudi LETTERS POLICY Russell Wayne Thompson Lasca Livingston Maddux FIRST UNITED CEDAR HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST OUTREACH GOSPEL OF CHRIST The Junction Eagle welcomes Linda Marie Harrell METHODIST CHURCH 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning 602 S. Llano 904 Main Street Clyde Duke, Preacher Praise & worship, Sundays, 6 p.m. letters from its readers. Letters 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School Sunday evenings, 7 p.m. 10:55 a.m. - Morning Worship FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Pastor Glenda Carroll should be to the point, typed if Steve Fieldcamp, Pastor 202 North 15th Street 10 a.m. - Morning Worship MURR CHURCH OF CHRIST at all possible, and signed. An FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning 201 S. 11th Street 7 p.m. - Evening Worship address and telephone number 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 7 p.m. Wednesday Worship LONDON BAPTIST CHURCH The Junction Eagle 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Rev. Donna Carroll 212 Llano Street should be included for verifica- (ESTABLISHED 1882) Rev. Jim Barker 10 a.m. - Sunday School 215 NORTH 6TH STREET Co-Pastor Laurie Barker FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 11 a.m. - Morning Worship tion purposes. Most letters will East Pine Street 1 p.m. - Afternoon Worship JUNCTION, TEXAS 76849 be published with the author’s COLLEGE STREET 2 p.m. Sunday Bob Schmeltekopf, Pastor Published each Wednesday CHURCH OF CHRIST name. 815 College Street HILL COUNTRY LONDON METHODIST CHURCH USPS 286-540 10 a.m. - Bible Study - Sunday BAPTIST CHURCH 9 a.m. - Sunday Service Letters will be printed on 11 a.m. - Church Worship 322 South 11th Street Steve Fieldcamp, Pastor PHONE: 325/446-2610 6:30 p.m. - Evening Worship 10 a.m. - Sunday School a space-available basis. Letters FAX: 325/446-4025 Justin Hall, Minister 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening 1201 North Llano should stick with issues, and [email protected] NORTHSIDE CHURCH Wednesday 10 a.m. - Sunday School Periodical postage paid at Junction,Texas 76849 OF CHRIST 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study - 11 a.m. - Morning Worship not be personal attacks. 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Paul and Debbie Bierschwale The Junction Eagle be mailed to: Letters to the 517 College - 446-3052 215 N. 6th - 446-2610 Editor, 215 N. 6th St., Junction, MEMBER 2010 B&JNB-x-TFC Texas 76849 or debbie@junc- TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION tioneagle.com. The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Page 3 Death Notice Observations from the John A. Young, Jr. Services for John A. Young, by Chip Divit Rough Jr., 72, of Junction, who I’ve known your Pro, Andy they were talking about and passed from this life at his McPhail, for forty-three years, pointing at. home on December 4, 2010, and the only time I’ve seen him The moon was casting a faint are pending at this time at this excited is when his Mother glow off of lovers leap, silhou- Kimble Funeral Home and let him discontinue accordion etting James Tinney and Audren will be announced when they lessons – he is really pumped- Tomlinson, after good drives on become available. up about night golf! number five, as they smugly Arrangements are under the It all started with nine holes congratulated each other, know- direction and personal care of in daylight with two teams ing they had it in the bag – they the professionals at Kimble sharing the honors, both com- shot thirty-nine after nine holes. Funeral Home. ing in at four under par. One That’s only four over par, at team was courageously led by night, with balls that drive like Joe McPhail with team mem- transparent rocks – pretty darn bers Audren Tomlinson and amazing. We’ve discussed it, My Opinion Mark and Allen Maples. The and we think the hunters are just other valiant effort was led by plain scared and intimidated by John Parker Doug Adams with team mem- to play night golf. Audren says bers George Perez and Kary that fishermen are tougher than Christmas in Junction volunteers wrapping gifts during a Don’t think I have ever met must be over seen to assure Williams. hunters anyway. Santa’s workshop event held after the Thanksgiving holiday, anyone who paid their taxes it” may have been over done I really have no idea who led There was a lot of good food are at the table, from left, Charmaine Boone, Lori Gonzales whom - they can fight it out brought to the event. Everyone only gudgingly. The way the in some cases. The govern- and Bebe Sullivan. Christmas in Junction founders Cesar after they read the article. had a great time. Many thanks system is set up, the major- ment perhaps has become too and Rosie Vasquez are shown in the background. They then trudged into the to Jolene for straightening up ity of taxes the government enamoured of its own being, dark and dusky night or in the clubhouse. So, all you folks charges comes from the per- and both extended its view Sylvia’s case – fell and rolled out there that haven’t tried it son who works and receives of legally and smoothly to into the dark and dusky night yet – make chili pie or lobster a salary and/or makes an a view point of major exag- Christmas in Junction (I warned you about teasing bisque and head to the course. investment with money they geration and increased its size Zorro). Sylvia, all of the Junction Andy says that Samantha have (however received) and power and taxes to fit that to host Parade of Lights Golf Association members hope stopped back by. She’s the makes a profit on that money. major exaggeration. submitted you are recuperating nicely. local artist and songstress that The government in order It has been a habit of any The weather was perfect; played a round last week. She to “supervise” and make sure government to extend and Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we had a Santa’s Workshop everyone had the appropriate was headed to the rodeo arena things go legally and smoothly increase its power and scope at KOA Campgrounds for Christmas in Junction. Christmas In flashlights and glowsticks, and to workout her horse. needs money to do that. There of being at a steady rate Junction was created in 2009 for children of Kimble County. George Perez won the Best She really is a cowgirl. have been opinions voiced by and never having a point of There were over 130 gifts wrapped this year for kids in Kimble Dressed honors with his lime A meeting was held. It was some that perhaps to assure enough is enough (PLEASE)! County that were signed up on Santa’s list by friends and family. green stocking cap and min- an important meeting. George “the legally and smoothly that How big is big enough? This year it has been a great success for the Kimble County er’s lamp. Jay Williams and Perez, Joe McPhail, Jay What areas are logically out- community. Special thanks to all Santa’s helpers that helped his grandson drove right by Williams and Andy McPhail side the scope of any gov- at Santa’s Workshop and thank you KOA for donating your George as they were headed met for an hour and decided ernments control and over- Meeting Room for Santa’s Workshop and having all the helpers. down the fairway – Andy that the course is doing nicely, LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT seeing? Has the government, This Event will take place Friday, December 17, beginning swears he couldn’t hear what and the future looks bright. FINANCIAL ADVISOR? as a being in and of itself, with A Christmas Parade of Lights down Main Street at dark. Stephanie Marschall We would like to send special thanks to all that donated to Financial Advisor become the overall control . Christmas in Junction; it was a great help: NAPA, Mauricios, of ALL actions and activi- 1406 Sidney Baker Taqueria Mexicana, Isaack’s, KOA, Days Inn, Lazy T Motel, Junction National Bank ties of the so called “free” Kerrville, TX 78028 Tia Nenas, Gene’s Go, Hispanorama, Hill Country Rentals, 830-257-5311 people it governs? Most now www.edwardjones.com Member SIPCSIPC Kerr County Credit Union, Roy’s, Kids Cottage, Cooper’s Bar 2010 Holiday Schedule wonder at this selfinflation of B Que, Blackburn Abstract Co. and La Vista Motel. big government, and its taxes. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Parade of Lights. Let’s see now, taxes are for We will meet at the city park at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17. You what again? Christmas may contact Cesar Vasquez at 325-215-9376 or Rosie Vasquez CLOSING @ 2 p.m. thursday, at 325-215-9374 for more information. December 23 The family of Thank you, and Happy Holidays to everyone from Christmas in Junction. CLOSED FRIday, December 24 Harold Dean Martin CLOSING @ 2 P.M. Friday, December 31 is grateful to God Kimble County J-44-8C for his life, for your friendship Ready Mix No matter who you and for your kindness and prayers. Ready Mix Concrete M-48-1p We deliver & are it’s the simple now carry topsoil & things in life that THANK YOU crushed red granite Nancy and I want to thank God, thank the lead you to believe (325) 446-2543 Junction Fire Department, and law enforcement P.O. Box 364 that you can achieve for saving our house from burning. May God Junction, Tx 76849 M-45-TFNC bless each and everyone of you. anything. ~Ronaldo Assis Moreira Bill & Nancy Chapman C-48-1p Looking for something? Check out our classifieds! RDK R.D. 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lion vehicle miles traveled was A message a historic low of 1.13. The population of the United States from Chief Marvin Ivy was 102% larger in 2009 than it was in 1950, but vehicle fatalities were only 1.9% high- Motor vehicle collision pre- number of DWI related deaths, er than fifty years ago. vention is a big part of our were down 7.4%. Here is a A couple of weeks ago, I job. Here in a small rural town favorite statistic of mine, 53% had a guy stop by the office to in West Texas, you are a lot of those killed in 2009 were thank me for stopping him the more likely to be killed in a not wearing seatbelts. Deaths day before and pointing out motor vehicle collision than in rural areas were down 8.2%, his speeding. I told him that you are to be killed by a rob- but urban areas saw a 12% I would feel terrible if he got ber, domestic violence partner, decline. himself killed in an accident or (Lord forbid) in a drive-by Alcohol impaired fatalities that I could have prevented. shooting. This makes traffic made up 32% of 2009 deaths. He rightfully pointed out how enforcement a high priority in Another way of saying this is bad he would feel if he killed our day-to-day work. The U.S. that, unfortunately, 10,839 of someone else. Secretary of Transportation our co-workers, friends, neigh- Our job as public safety recently released the 2009 sta- bors and relatives died last officers is not necessarily to tistics, and they were interest- year at the hands of alcohol generate revenue from cita- ing to me. You may not be as impaired drivers. Of the vehi- tions, but to keep our streets enthralled as I was, but bear cle occupants killed between safe for all of citizens. Those with me. 6:00 p.m. and 5:59 a.m., 62% of you in the school zones who For the first time in a dozen were not buckled up. And, are stopped for speeding, not years, there was a decrease finally, here in Texas we saw wearing seat belts or speaking in motorcycle fatalities. About 405 fewer deaths in 2009 than on cell phones need to under- 40% were still not wearing we had in 2008. stand that we are doing this to helmets. Keep in mind that I All of these stats show that try and keep our kids safe. Brother and sister pair, Doss and Kralyn Murr pose with the Christmas tree they helped am writing about national sta- traffic enforcement and safer Sometimes I come across as decorate at Hill Country Care Center. tistics throughout this article, vehicles are making a differ- heavy handed when I am issu- unless state figures are quoted ence. Public safety messages ing a citation or a verbal warn- all so grateful they came to individually. In all, there were also help. Higher fuel costs ing on a traffic stop. When I help us decorate; they did a 3,615 fewer deaths in 2009 may result in less travel, but write articles pointing out the Care Center Chatter fantastic job. than there were in 2008. The last year’s fatality rate per mil- importance of seatbelts, not by Cindy Walker Look for our Angel Tree at drinking and driving or any of Super S if you would like to You’re an Angel..... BY KRISTI HULL my other soapbox issues on Last week at Hill Country Congratulations to all of you. donate a Christmas gift to one traffic safety, I know some of Care Center, we drew the We would like to say thank you of our residents. There will you will say I’m preaching. names for our quilt draw- to everyone who bought tickets be a number, male or female, I’m sorry I come across that ings. Eldon Long won the for these beautiful quilts. We sizes for clothes, and what they way, but I really believe that Christmas and the Cowgirl made eight hundred and sev- need on the angel. We will my chosen profession of the Star; Clara St. Clair won the enty four dollars towards our need all angel gifts wrapped last 36 & 1/2 years is one of Father/Son; Sherri Linsteadt new storage building. with the number of your angel making our streets safer for won the Water’s Edge; Jane This week, we put up our by December 17. Thank you everyone. Allison won the Moose and Christmas tree in the dinning for all of your support to make My best friend ever was Bear; Virgie Macon won the room with help from Kralyn Christmas at Hill Country Care killed on my brother’s motor- Cowgirl and Karyn Linsteadt and Doss Murr, who are Center joyous. cycle about 40 years ago. won the Black and White. Juniors in the FFA. We were I know how much his loss impacted both of our families. My good friend and neighbor NAP Insurance application closing date set for Dec. 1 who takes care of my cattle submitted crop up to $750 per county not by NAP OR FEDERAL CROP while I work here in Junction to exceed $1875 per producer, INSURANCE. lost his daughter to a DWI Producers are reminded that if in multiple counties. This • LIVESTOCK FORAGE about 12 years ago. We prob- December 1, 2010, is the final $250 fee per crop includes all PROGRAM - which has ably all know someone who date to purchase Non-Insured the land that you own and replaced the old Livestock had their life changed by a Crop Disaster Assistance operate in a single county. Assistance Programs - this will motor vehicle fatality. For me, Program (NAP) coverage for IMPORTANT NOTE: You cover all crops grown strictly those losses help to give me a the following crops: are required to purchase the for livestock grazing ONLY. purpose. Drive safe and enjoy • Improved grasses (Coastal, Non-Insured Crop Disaster You do not need to cover all life here in the land of living Kleingrass, Wilmon and many Assistance Program (NAP) your crops in your operation, waters. more) intended for hay, graz- coverage in order to be eligi- just the crops you want to have ing or seed ble for any of the permanent coverage on. • Native grasses (Pastures) Disaster Programs which are Producers should contact the • Grapes as follows: Kimble County FSA office at NAP provides a guaranteed • SURE - which has replaced 325-446-2722 Ext 2 for details. level of protection against the old Crop Disaster Program- More information on NAP and weather disasters for these this requires that all crops other disaster assistance pro- types of crops and other similar grown for harvesting in your grams is available online at: crops. There is a $250 fee per operation MUST be covered http://www.fsa.usda.gov.

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employees. Most of the request Schleicher County and created Jan. 11. was granted, but the comptroller the YFZ “Yearning for Zion” A 50-seat difference would disallowed the release of date of Ranch and compound. The have created a super-majority, birth information. ranch was the site of a multi- allowing Republicans to more Although no evidence of government agency interven- easily advance their bills to identity theft resulting from the tion in the spring of 2008, in House floor votes. Christmas Bazaar release of date of birth was pre- which agents removed more Driving records available by Ed sented in the case, the court’s than 400 children and placed online... December 11, 2010 Sterling main argument for closing off them in safe housing after alle- The Texas Department 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the information was that the gations of sexual abuse at the of Public Safety on Dec. 1 release of it would expose state ranch were communicated to announced drivers may order Senior Citizens Building High court rules against employees to the risk of identity authorities. their driving records online and 404 College Street, Junction release of birth date info... theft. To date, seven of 12 YFZ print them out instead of wait- Art & Crafts, Homemade Jellies, Reporters’ long-held practice Sect leader brought to TX... Ranch-related suspects have ing to have the record mailed Warren Steed Jeffs on Nov. been convicted of sexually to them. Canned Goods, Candles, Jewelry, of using dates of birth for fact checking before publication 30 was returned to Texas to assaulting children, according Drivers can visit www.texas. and Much More! comes courtesy of the Texas stand trial for sexually assault- to the Texas Attorney General’s gov, place an order using a cred- Great Chance for the Perfect Public Information Act -- the ing a child, the Texas Attorney Office. it card and print out their record. General’s Office announced. Recount favors incumbent Drivers must submit certain Christmas Gift! law that governs the release of data held by state agencies and Law enforcement officers rep... personal identification informa- All Proceeds Benefit Kimble County other governmental bodies. with the Texas Rangers and the After a recount of mail- tion to proceed. The printout Meals on Wheels The law currently includes attorney general’s office escort- in ballots cast in the Nov. 2 will be certified and suitable for ed Jeffs to San Angelo after election, state Rep. Donna submitting to a court for permis- K-47-2c no prohibition on the release of most state employees’ date of taking custody of him in Utah. Howard, D-Austin, last week sion to take defensive driving, birth information. Jeffs is being held without was declared the winner in the the DPS said. However, on Dec. 3, the bail and is to be tried in a Tom House District 48 race, by 12 Student performance data Texas Supreme Court ruled Green County state district court votes over Republican challeng- online... birth dates may be kept confi- on two charges of sexual assault er Dan Neil. All it takes is curiosity and a dential and need not be released of a child and bigamy. There is a procedure to follow computer with internet access Junction Seniors to the public. Jeffs is the former president if Neil contests the recount. He to find out how students are Grounds for the case, Texas of the Fundamentalist Church would have to file papers with performing academically in any Comptroller of Public Accounts of Jesus Christ of Latter Day the secretary of state and the Texas school district. v. Attorney General of Texas Saints, a group that split from secretary of state would forward The Texas Education Apartments and The Dallas Morning News the mainstream Church of Jesus the matter to House Speaker Agency has made the 2009-10 Located @ 111 North West Main Ltd., originated in 2005, when Christ of Latter Day Saints in Joe Straus, who in turn would Academic Excellence Indicator Junction, TX the newspaper requested payroll the 1890s. The FLDS group assign a House member to lead System reports available online information on 145,000 state bought land near Eldorado in an investigation and a special at www.tea.state.tx.us. 1 & 2 Bedrooms investigating committee. One can look up informa- Rental Assistance Available If Neil had won, the GOP tion on high-stakes test results, Rent Based on Income would have had 100 seats to passing rates, attendance rates, the Democrats’ 50 seats in dropout rates, college readiness Energy Efficient the upcoming 82nd Texas scores, college entrance exam Central Air & Heat Legislature, which convenes statistics, and much more. Electric Range & Frost Free Refrigerator Fully Carpeted Mini Blinds Pest Control ATTENTION!! Maintenance Service Hams and Turkeys ordered from the Washer & Dryer Hook-Ups Lions Club for Christmas, can be picked up Wednesday, December 15, from 2 Call Patricia 325-446-3806 p.m. until 5 p.m., OUTSIDE the Chamber on 4th St. Look for the Lion’s Club Members in “Come Live With Us” their gold vests. The Chamber cannot hold hams or turkeys for anyone

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Dozer Work Electrical Service Well Services TECL #19190 Insured Rick Clausen Electric HILL COUNTRY WELL SERVICE 325-446-4371 Marvin and Laura Wilson, Owners State Licensed Master Electrician C-1-52p Lic.# 41911 & 6735 For all your windmill and pump services, GENE COLE JR TECL 23409 call 446-3456 or 446-7506 Gould-Grundfos Pumps COLE MECHANICAL, INC. Wind Generators ELECTRICAL Sprinkler Systems 1112 Main/PO Box 173 * Junction, TX 76849 Sales & Service (325) 446-4471 * Fax (325) 446-3361 * [email protected] Solar Pumps & Products

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H-1-tfnc Service Lic. # 546241 Gipson construction 325-446-2382 Plumbing Roads • Brush • Pads • Dams Earthen/Concrete Crushed Limestone Base • Mobile Crushing Windmill • Pump Repairs Insulating • Air Motor Robinson Plumbing CHAD GIPSON 325-446-3375 P.O. BOX 191 Gould-Grundfos Residential and commercial plumbing HPC DALE GIPSON 830-864-4366 Junction, Texas 76849 Hardin Plumbing Co., Inc. McGUIRE WELL SERVICE Septic systems installed 1940 N. Main Street Junction, Texas 76849-3599 For all your water well drilling, Phone: 325-446-2580 call Charles or Carolyn McGuire Mark Robinson Kevin Wall Dirt Work Fax: 325-446-2575 at 446-2277 or write P.O. Box 597, 325-446-4395 – office [email protected] Dozer & Blade Work Roads, Clearing, Building Pads, Granite Gravel, Junction, TX 76849 325-446-7050 – mobile Residential • Commercial 609 Main St. R-3-tfnc • Complete Plumbing Repair & Road Base, Material Hauling, etc. Drain Cleaning Service Silver Mine • Septic System Installation 325-446-4154 • Yard Sprinkler Systems • Sewer Water Well Service Johnny Smith Plumbing • Gas • Water Line Replacement Cell: 210-827-6990 • Water Heaters • Faucets & HCR 81 Box 318-F Lic. #58567 & Septic Services, Inc. Fixtures Junction, Tx 76849 Lic#’s M14661 & OS0029299 W-14-tfnc 12 yrs. experience Family owned and operated since 1957 All types of plumbing work. Master Plumber License# M-16229 Walter Rayburn Pest Control Call us today at We install septic systems & pump septic tanks. TCEQ Septic Tank Installer Class II 325-396-4624 Also License# OS0019891 325-446-2610 JOHNSON’S Portajohn rentals for construction sites- to find out how to start 325-660-6643 QUALITY PEST CONTROL Installation & Repairs • Prompt parties-hunting camps & special occasions. 325-446-3462 your subscription. 325-396-2598S42-tfnc Professional Courteous Service 1922 N. Main, 238 Curve Road 325-446-3089 • Licensed Bonded Insured TERMITES • Junction, Texas 76849 830-459-7837 H-12-tfnc JUNCTION,TX 76849 S-37-tfnc YARDS ROBERT JOHNSON Construction ROACHES • TREES OWNER Air Conditioning & Heating R. Hackworth – Builder GENE COLE JR TACL #A006061C Homes, Hunting Cabins, Pole Buildings, Affordable Air & Heat Remodeling, Concrete. Serving Junction & Surrounding Areas COLE MECHANICAL, INC. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT HEATING * AIR CONDITIONING [email protected] 446-8999 TACLB012854C Over 35 yrs. experience 1112 Main/PO Box 173 * Junction, TX 76849 Call Scott Burton for all of your heating or cooling needs! (325) 446-4471 * Fax (325) 446-3361 * [email protected] In Junction, Randall Hackworth, Owner A-52-TFNC 830-496-0857 Free Estimates! Call us today at 325-446-2610 for advertising information. H-39-tfnc The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Page 7 Zion earns USAA Annual Christmas Recital to benefit Scholarship Award Junction’s House of Faith “Rejoice,” is the title of Once again, a love offer- the number of participants has JMS 7th grader Kallan Zion Murff, one of the people who this year’s Christmas recital ing will be collected which grown, with attendance con- has been notified that she is wrote a recommendation letter by Meredith Nowlin, soprano, will benefit Junction’s House tinuing to average over 100 one of the winners of a United for Zion, said, ”I don’t have and Peaches Savage, piano. of Faith after school program. children. Adult helpers are States Achievement Academy many details about the schol- The recital will be Sunday, House of Faith is going into its welcome! Anyone interested Scholarship. The scholarship arship itself, but I do know December 19, at 3 p.m. 12th year in Junction. in helping with House of Faith will be in the form of a cash that only hard-working, deter- at the Junction First United Each Wednesday after can call Junction First United grant and will be mailed by mined young people receive Methodist Church. A variety school, children, kindergarten Methodist Church, 446-2153. February 28, 2011. these honors.” of sacred Christmas music will through 5th grades, meet at All of the community is Zion scored in the top 10% The Academy encouraged be performed including tradi- the Rotary House to play, sing, invited to attend this Christmas of the 401 students nationwide Zion to notify Junction Middle must be very proud of her tional classics as well as some have refreshments and learn recital. Come enjoy the music who received the scholarships. School of her USAA National newer pieces which may soon a Bible lesson. The material of the Christmas season and accomplishment. This testing came after her 6th Award, as this award placed Zion is the daughter of Jeff become “old favorites” for taught is Bible-based and non- help support the young people grade academic year. Janel her in an elite group, and JMS and Gwyn Zion of Junction. members of the audience. denominational. Each year, of our community.

web page, you may renew Kimble County honors 100+ Eagle Scouts your materials, search through ...from the Library the library’s card catalogue; submitted communities that can make On Saturday, December 18, email the staff with sugges- this claim to success. So dur- there will be a “Gathering of by Sylvia Lawler tions about materials to pur- Kimble County is proud to ing this centennial year for the Eagles” at the First Presbyterian chase, all from this website. be able to boast of 100+ Eagle Boy Scouts of America, we Church Fellowship Hall in Have you visited Kimble page until you see the color- Take time and make use Scouts in the Boy Scout pro- would like to recognize all of Junction. The public is invited of this fine tool that Kimble gram. This is not an accom- those men who have achieved to come at 1 p.m. to a program County Library’s website late- ful square. From this link a ly? The address to the site person may access numerous County Library has furnished plishment to be taken lightly the highest rank of Eagle Scout and reception honoring these for your convenience. because there aren’t very many here in Kimble County. fine men. is www.kc-library.org. Check tabs with information regard- it out. You will find helpful ing resume preparation, writ- Just another reminder about highest and lowest points when remains ahead of schedule information concerning new ing cover letters, online appli- the Christmas Open House we started.” with the roof deck having been materials that are available, cation completion, job hunting at Kimble County Library – Hospital With years of experi- installed last Saturday. Work what activities are taking place strategies and interviewing Thursday, December 16, from Continued from Page 1 ence working for the Texas is also underway to install a at the library, plus links to techniques. There are other 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.; there will be a puppet show in the morn- wall on the west side of the site Department of Transportation, new sewer line and water line other websites that are very links available from this tab Chenault is well acquainted between the two new buildings informative and useful. that are self-paced tutorials, list ing hours, refreshments served adjacent to Mrs. Yarbrough’s and door prizes to be given property is giving definition to with the challenges that come and Main Street. Other con- For instance: a new link of agencies offering training with large construction pro- tracting crews on site include that has just been added to by region, and much more. So away at the conclusion of the the project. “Looking at the day. You do not have to be site now, it’s hard to remem- jects in Kimble County. “Our wood framers, concrete work- the library’s website is enti- if you are searching for a job or goal on this project has been ers, roofers, plumbers and elec- tled Texas Workskills thinking about a career change, present to win. Everyone is ber how hilly it once was,” invited! says Bobby Chenault, Kimble to optimize the accessibility of tricians. Third party inspectors Development in Library, this is the website for you. the hospital and clinic while are also on site to check the which can be found by scroll- Those of you who are library New Book on Shelf: Warlord County Hospital District Board by Ted Bell member, adding, “There was a watching our budget.” structural work and are pleased ing down the library’s web card carriers, from the library’s 25-foot difference between the Construction of the clinic with what they see.

ties in the U.S. and Canada to commitment to caring for our receive this designation. guests.” Dos Rios “The Best Western Located at 244 Dos Rios Continued from Page 1 Champion Awards recognize Drive, the Best Western Dos exemplify exceptional levels those Best Western hotels that Rios features 52 rooms and of service and care. The hotels truly demonstrate the high- offers a full hot breakfast each must also meet design stand- est levels of quality and ser- morning along with a full fit- ards and other membership vice,” said Beth Campbell, ness center, business center, 24 requirements to qualify. board chair of Best Western hour snack pantry, and rooms The Best Western Dos Rios International’s Board of offering flat screen televisions, was one of only 51 hotels out Directors. “The Best Western Wi-Fi, microwaves and refrig- of more than 2,400 proper- Dos Rios represents a strong erators. College Street Church of Christ is sponsoring the annual Christmastime program

Toys for Tots Toys will be distributed on December 17, at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall HOLIDAY AD SPECIAL of College Street Church of Christ, 815 College St. Buy one ad in our Christmas issue and Donation barrels are available at Parker Lumber, City Pharmacy, Super S Foods, get an ad, of the same size, in the Dollar General and Family Dollar Store. New Year’s issue for 50% off. For more information or to make a cash donation to purchase a toy, Call The Junction Eagle at 446-2610 Please contact Todd Bannowsky, Linwood Hawkins or Charles Loeffler. by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 16, to take advantage of this special pricing. Business and Professional Services Guide Land Clearing Backhoe Services Telegraph HAVE BACKHOE Luke Tillman WILL TRAVEL Land Improvement Cedar shearing & Cedar & Stone Land Clearing & Ranch Cedar Shearing/Grubbing Right of Ways Enhancements Dirt Work Mesquite Clearing hand-saw clearing Licensed septic system Full Liability Insurance Lynn Hill Molesworth 325-669-4060 or installer. Lic. #02711 210-216-9304 325-446-3080 Will haul granite, dirt, Insured. References rock, sand, gravel, etc. Junction, Texas 325-446-4409 T-25-tfnc M-25-tfnc available. Tooter Schulze 325/446-2885 T-5-tfnc

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Junction White 10 Junction Black 7 Clay Dennis, 8 pts. Matthew Aguerro, 3 pts. Trevor Wright, 2 pts. Kobie Gentry, 2 pts. Braden Perez, 2 pts.

Junction 15 Nueces Canyon 25 Jose Salazar, 9 pts. Gage Kellogg, 3 pts. Tristan Salinas, 2 pts. Mauricio Rosas, 1 pt.

Lady Eagles in Harper Tournament by Coach Bobby Lumpkins

The Junction Lady Eagle Varsity Basketball Team played in the Harper Basketball Tournament this past weekend. Junction lost to Harper by a score of 16 to 45, and to Medina by a score of 30 Freshman Dontay Foy (32) battles on the boards Justin Brown (25) finds himself open and takes Phillip Guzman (20) lofts a shot from just outside to 43. The Lady Eagles beat and rises above the crowd for a short jump shot. advantage with a shot from deep in the corner. the three point line. Fredericksburg JV by a score of 29 to 24, and Leakey by a score of 41 to 32. Against Harper, Mary Whitworth led all Lady Eagle scorers with 7 points. Playing Medina, Gabby Lawhon scored 8, while Kasey Castleberry and Kaitlin Lumpkins scored 7 each. In the game against Leaky, Whitworth was the leading scorer with 22 points. During the game with Fredericksburg JV, Lawhon scored 9 points, while Whitworth and Lumpkins scored 8 apiece. The Lady Eagles fin- ished the tournament in third place, behind the host Lady Longhorns and the Medina Lady Bobcats. Lawhon was named to the All-Tournament Team. The Lady Eagles will play in the Hill Country Classic Basketball Tournament in Mason, December 9 - 11.

Go Eagle Cagers! Rudy Vasquez (12) drives the ball deep into the Senior Lady Eagle Zoey Ellingwood (14) lines up Gabby Lawhon (5) takes the short jumper from Menard side of the court. and drops one in from the free throw line. the right side of the key.

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Kasey Castleberry (12) rifles a pass from the back court to an awaiting Lady Eagle under the basket.

Kade Wimberley (30) is alone under the basket and takes advantage with an easy two points.

Senior Eagle Tyler Wilson (12) grabs the rebound and puts the ball back up for a quick two points. Basketball boys participate in tournaments submitted went 1-2. The Eagles faced a big Bangs Team and lost Junction JV Boys went to 62-42. They came back and the Eldorado JV Tournament played a great game that went on Dec. 2 and Dec. 4. Junction into overtime and lost 43-52. JV 11 Reagan County JV 24; The Eagles came together Junction JV 17 Eldorado JV 33 and played a great game and The Varsity went to beat San Angelo Central’s JV the Ballinger Basketball 64-58. Here are the stats from Isela Dela Cruz (23) drives past the Ozona defense on her Tournament Dec. 2-4 and the Eagles last game: way to a lay-up and two points.

Junction Name FG (M-A-%) 2Pt (M-A-%) 3Pt (M-A-%) FT (M-A-%) OReb DReb Ast TO Stl Blk PF Pts 30 Kade Wimberley 4 - 9 - .444 4 - 9 - .444 0 - 0 - .000 3 - 7 - .428 1 5 1 1 1 0 2 11 34 Reese Sawyer 1 - 4 - .250 1 - 4 - .250 0 - 0 - .000 1 - 1 -1.000 0 0 2 1 0 0 2 3 11 Alec Menchaca 6 - 8 - .750 5 - 6 - .833 1 - 2 - .500 1 - 2 - .500 1 2 4 5 4 0 1 14 10 Ducie Carrington 1 - 7 - .142 1 - 4 - .250 0 - 3 - .000 9 - 10 - .900 1 2 0 2 2 0 3 11 12 Tyler Wilson 3 - 8 - .375 3 - 7 - .428 0 - 1 - .000 1 - 7 - .142 4 3 3 2 2 0 1 7 13 Austin Dale 1 - 2 - .500 1 - 1 -1.000 0 - 1 - .000 0 - 0 - .000 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 23 Ryan McBee 4 - 7 - .571 1 - 3 - .333 3 - 4 - .750 2 - 2 -1.000 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 13 24 Seth Barclay 0 - 0 - .000 0 - 0 - .000 0 - 0 - .000 0 - 0 - .000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 Dewayne Stewart 0 - 3 - .000 0 - 1 - .000 0 - 2 - .000 2 - 2 -1.000 0 6 0 5 1 0 0 2 Sophomore Ryan McBee (23) had a hot hand against the Totals 20 - 48 - .416 16 - 35 - .457 4 - 13 - .307 19 - 31 - .612 7 21 10 18 13 0 9 64 Menard Yellowjackets and here puts three more points on the board for the Eagles. This sports page is provided by the following sponsors: Dairy Queen of Buy one Royal Treat Junction get one FREE 2200 N. Main with this coupon. (325) 446-9300 1014 Main (325) 446-2162 IH-10 & Hwy. 83 (325) 446-2121

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H-12-tfnc ized. Haygrazer 4x5 bales. Jay a qualified person to be its Country house for rent. 2bd/1ba. $20. Call 870-814-3535. T-44-6p @ 325-446-3162. part-time Director of Stu- approximately 12 miles East of S-37-15p 18 Cu. Ft. refrigerators-$175-$250. HAY: 2010 crop. Coastal, HUNTERS: Firewood for sale. dent Ministries starting Junction. References required. NEW MEXICO ALFALFA, TV’s--$95-$125. 30” electric or hay-grazer, bluestem round Mesquite/oak cords. 325-446- January 1, 2011. Interested 325-446-2245. T-39-tfnc & square, big square alfalfa. small square and one ton bales. gas range-$250. Washer-$125. Dryer, electric or gas-$125. 2461. T-48-2p persons should contact the Can Deliver. Horses for sale or Also square bales sudan and coast- Cedar Hills Apartments now leas- Twin mattress with boxsprings, church office at 325-446- trade. Tony Ramirez. Cell: 210- al hay. Can deliver. 830-370-4425. ing 1/ 2 bedroom apts. 325-446- C-43-tfnc new-$155 pair. Double mattress/ VEHICLES 2153 for details. 912-4859; Home: 325-446-3774; F-45-4c 4560 or 325-446-2958. D-52-tfnp box springs $180 a pair. Queen FOR SALE R-39-tfnc Truck: 210-319-0991. HUNTS mattress with box springs, new $210 set. King mattress with box 1996 Jeep for sale. Automatic with Misc. Blaster Wash! 1601 Main. Now Whitetail & exotic hunts. roll- springs, new-$295 set. Bunk beds winch, set of rims, set of good tires. open. C-48-4p inghillshunts.com. 830-496- w/new mattresses-$385 complete. $5,500. 210-334-7022 M-46-6p 0857. H-43-9p Blaster Wash! Our vacuums suck for 75¢. C-48-4p Furniture also. 830-257-4267. M-tfc 2001 Chevy S10 pick-up. Buying U.S./Mexico silver coins. 12 times face value for 90%. 4 1/2 Texas $3,500. Call 325-446-2367. S-48-2p times for 40%. CASH. Call Gene 361-522-9321. G-48-3p Crossword WEEKLY Cypress beams for sale. Various sizes. 830-997-6503. Q-11-tfnc solution MEETINGS FOR LEASE AUCTIONS Sudoku Solution Commercial, retail, office space This week’s No. 548 - AF & AM PUBLIC AUCTION solution Slated Meeting for lease. 602 Main, across from H-41tfnc Saturday, December 11, 2010 – 10:00 A.M. 8:00 p.m. courthouse. 325-446-2312. Auction Site: 1st Thursday Stoney Oaks Ranch—From Mason 20 miles on Hwy 29 to Hext, Each Month Manufactured Chris Casaday, WM then South on FM 1221, 6 miles to WPA Road then East .3 of Ilee Simon, Secretary Homes mile. From London go north on 1221 to WPA Rd. Approx. 7 miles, then East on WPA road. Mobile Home. 2/1, $15,500. Owner: Estate of Bryan Charles Nice/well worth price. 325- Partial Listing:: AL-ANON 446-4608. Must be moved. Collectibles: ornate oak sideboard with glass case over mirror and D-46-2p marble top base, Seth Thomas wall clock, hay saw, ice tongs, coal Meetings For sale: 3 bedroom, 2 bath bucket, Cow skull Monday Nights, 5:30 p.m. trailer house. $8,000. Call Furniture: bookcase with 4 stacked sections, farmhouse dining Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall table, Windsor chairs, entertainment center, bed frames, (good for a 325-396-2272. Menard.A-48-2p hunting cabin), patio furniture, couch, stuffed chairs, bookcase Household: washing machine, electric dryer, microwaves, chest type freezer, refrigerator, pots and pans, coffee makers, silverware, blan- We have a kets, linens Adopt-a-Pet Corner Ranch Equipment: Kubota 2500DL tractor 4x4, 27HP (200+ hours), with front end loader, Rhino post hole digger, grader, seeder, 4x2 John Deere Gator, disc, air compressor, 25 gallon spray unit, pipe wrenches, work bench, vise, electric grinder, air compressor, GREAT Left, this Pomeranian Hunting Equipment: large Hobart commercial refrigerator (hang mix, male will make deer in it), turkey feeder someone a great lap Outdoors: Troy-Built tiller, weed eater, Snapper self-propelled warmer. He’s very mower, Onan propane generator (needs repair), propane BBQ grill, sweet and would make porch swings, misc. hand tools supply of a wonderful Christmas Terms: Cash or Check with proper ID. - No Buyers Premium present. Auctioneer: Curtis Schulze Lic. No. 7751 For Information call 325-347- 7250 Refreshments and Restroom available S-47-2C books. Come LIVE ON-SITE ESTATE AUCTION Spurs-Bits-Primitives-Ammunition-More! Sat, Dec. 11th—10 a.m. — Preview 8 a.m. in and check 15601 Ranch Rd. 1965-Fredericksburg, Tx Left is a Border Collie Mix. He’s a male that (Just before Enchanted Rock) was found in front of From the Estate of collector Peter Steins Short Stop. Good fam- ‘em out. ily pet. 100 Pcs. of rustic & primitive furniture-Religious artifacts-Large primitive game table-Shoulder buffalo mount-Old & newer hol- sters-Old & newer bits & spurs-Badges-Watch fobs-1965 Fender Jazz Bass guitar-Southwest, Cowboy & Gun books-Compound bow-Crossbow-Ammo (some collectible)-Martin Saddlery sad- The Junction dle-Indian camp photos-Apache playing cards-Signed Gene Autry photo-Southwest blankets-Major brand safe-Carved columns-Red iron-20’ joints pipe-Cowhorn chair-SPECIAL 12 NOON—We will offer this nice 19 +/- acres (Spanish Village style) at public auction subject to the estates approval of high bid & Eagle terms—($2500 escrow sale day)—Offered thru Peterson Prop- erties—830/896-8800—Call for early preview - Cash/Checks/C. Cards 10% buyers premium – Inside seating—Concessions by Buzzies BBQ! Pictures at: www.hillsauctions.com H-48-1C Bookstore!

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LATEST Male and female puppies..Heeler and Beagle Mix...that’s a guess...very sweet and mighty darn playful!!!!! Found at Little Store 12/03/10. If you would Daedalian Study Club like to adopt one of these love- able animals Cookbook. or some that aren’t pic- tured, please Get yours for only $15 and start stop by City Hall to make arrangements with Carolyn. impressing that You can also go by the Sam B. Coffey Animal special someone with Shelter on FM Female Border Collie...good 2169 to view all the adorable pets dog, very friendly. Found Carolyn has out 12/01/10..S.15th and College. GREAT recipes! J-48-1x there.