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Pirates No Match for Eagles Published in Kimble County since 1882 The Junction Eagle 42 The Land of Living Waters Volume 132 USPS 286-540 ©The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 50¢ per copy Number 42 Pirates no match for Eagles By Debbie Cooper Kistler the press box observed to be Eagles held the Pirates as they The Junction Eagle repeated erroneous calls by threatened on the Junction 18 one ref were verified by this yard line. Still later, Pirates reporter in the game film and quarterback Kolby Kitchens The Junction Eagles were still photography.) Each team dropped the ball as Martin victorious last Friday night lost the pigskin to an intercep- took him down. Austin Rivas when the team traveled to tion. Junior defensive back came up with it. Center Point to take on the Laith Bannowsky made the Coaches’ stats credited Pirates. The final score, 34 to pick for the Eagles. these Eagles defenders: 13. Coach Cory Spivey said When the Pirates attempted Martin-7 tackles, 2 sacks; he thought his players “did an onside kick to start the Henry Whitworth-6 tackles, a good job”, but “shot them- game, Garet Martin grabbed 2 sacks; Juan Perez-4 tackles; selves in the foot” a couple it, giving the Eagles posses- Newbury-3 tackles, 1 forced/ of times. sion mid-field to start the recovered fumble; David Lee The Eagles logged twice game. Later in the game, a Modesto-2 tackles, 1 sack; as many first downs as the fumble was created when Jordan Easterling-2 tackles, 1 Pirates and had 232 yards Junction’s Jose Salazar sack; Rivas-2 tackles, 1 fum- more rushing yards. The wrapped up Pirate ball-carrier ble recovered; Bannowsky-2 Pirates had 83 air yards to the Larry Leitha, and then Daniel tackles, 1 interception; and Eagles’ 33. Junction received Newbury snatched the oval Judge Modesto-1 tackle, 1 twice as many penalty calls, ball out of Leitha’s grasp. sack. for more than twice as many Another Pirate fumble ended loss yards. (What those in well for Junction when the See Eagles on Page 6 Finding his receivers covered, Eagles quarterback Drew Martinez (10) decides to keep- scramble-and-run, moving the ball 17 yards to set his teammates up on the Center Point Pirates’ 12 yard line. Before any Center Point defender gets to Martinez, they’ll have to go through Judge Modesto (66). Performing during the competition at Region 7 UIL Marching Contest, the Junction Golden Eagle Marching Band, being led by drum major Isela De la Cruz (in red), wins a 1 from all three judges. The band now advances to Area that will be held in Groesbeck this Saturday. Junction Golden Eagle Band takes a 1 in Region 7 UIL Marching Contest By Johnny Martinez Houston! equipment on and off the field Band director At the Area competition, the and manning the concession at bands will be ranked from one all the games! And Gwyn Zion The award winning Junction to approximately 18 (Region 8 for making sure your children Golden Eagle Band competed will not have their competition have water and food; and at on October 19 at the Region until this Wednesday.) and the competitions, shiney shoes! 7 UIL Marching Contest in three top bands will compete Our show takes a whole Senior Eagles Juan Perez (9) snags this short pass from QB Drew Martinez (10) and will Early, Texas. The band won in San Antonio on Monday, team working as one unit, and out distance Pirate Jesus Frayre. At 5’6”, 135 lbs., Perez was also a force on the defensive the highest UIL ratings by November 4. it has been amazing to see “an side in last Friday’s defeat of the Center Point Pirates. all three judges. The perfor- A few of the judges com- idea” I had last year come to mance earned the band the ments were: “Great Selections! life and portray our local his- honor of competing at the And well-prepared! I really tory. This show is unique to Area D UIL Marching Contest enjoyed your show!”, “Good “us” Junction. We have some Have a photo in Groesbeck, Texas, on drill and great execution”, of the hardest working and of a veteran Saturday, October 26. “Band, I enjoyed it! Good dedicated people all on the Region 7 includes all the Performance! “Great Show!” same page! I appreciate you that you’d schools from Junction to Fort Nice ensemble sounds!” and your wonderful children. like to share? Worth. The Area D contest will I especially thank Kenneth You make this work; I’m just be comprised of all the winning and Cassie Hoffman for mak- “driving it”! Thank you. I Junction ISD bands from regions 7, 8, 18, ing the props and costumes. I am so proud to say that I am 26, and 27. Geographically, a also would like to thank all the the band director for Junction, is now line from Junction-San Angelo parents that are there for every Texas. I’m just getting warmed accepting to Fort Worth, then east to performance, moving all this up, so buckle up! Veteran’s photos for the program that will be held in the gym Henneke announces on Veteran’s candidacy for Texas State Day. Please bring new Representative, District 53 photos by Kerr County Attorney and native Rob Henneke has announced his intention to run in the 2014 Republican JISD Middle Primary to replace Harvey Hilderbran, following School or Hilderbran’s announcement that he will not seek ree- lection. Describing himself as a Ted Cruz Republican, email them to Henneke has served as Kerr County Attorney since 2010, kayciemlee3@ where he has repeatedly reduced the department’s budget and overhead while increasing prosecutions and convic- yahoo.com. tions. Henneke is the fourth generation of his family to live, ~~~~~ work and raise his family in the Texas Hill Country. He ~~~~~~~~ Jessica Gardner smiles big after she’s filled her plate at the Round-Up for Rehab held graduated with honors from Tivy High School before Monday at the First United Methodist Church hall. A fast-paced live auction followed after See CF Walk the meal. Held annually, Round-Up for Rehab benefits West Texas Rehabilitation Center See Henneke on Page 6 on page 6. who’s mission has been to improve the quality of life for children and adults seeking its wide range of rehabilitative services, regardless of their financial circumstances. Page 2 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 es of Shurley’s death. Richard Shurley and his daughter, Meanderings Callie, remained at home near by Frederica Burt Wyatt Junction when the son, Nick, made a six-day trip in January, A spectacular Hunters’ Moon Commission will be Monday Martin-Dagen Hughes of San 1902. The latter returned home has brightened the skies, and afternoon, October 28, at Antonio, she mentioned fond January 31, and his sister relat- we await next month’s simi- 5 o’clock in the County recollections of childhood ed their father had been gone lar occurrence on Sunday, Courtroom. The historical summers spent with neighbor- during that time span. Callie November 17, with various group had its beginning fifty hood chums when the Martins said her dad ate a late supper, appellations of “Beaver Moon” years ago when members of lived on South Ninth Street smoked a cigar, and when last or “Frost Moon”. In today’s the Kimble County Historical in Junction. One of Joyce’s seen, was “sitting down by the world, we can enjoy the glory Survey Committee were friends was Tiny Wood, whose gate with his hat on.” of each full moon, although it is appointed in February,1963, by family lived at the south end of Callie did not become believed to trigger mood chang- Judge Walter W. Leamons and the street. The two girls spent alarmed when her father failed es. In days of yore, frontiers- members of the Commissioners hours in Joyce’s backyard play- to re-appear, for often, he men in this area were cautious- Court. The purpose of KCHC is house, skating on the fire sta- visited M. N. Harrison, Ben ly apprehensive, as Indians (the to preserve the unique heritage tion driveway, riding bikes, and Jeter, George Miller, or friends. politically-correct term is now of our county, and all meetings “all the fun things little girls Upon inquiry, Nick found the “Native Americans”) became are open to the public. used to do”, all precious memo- neighbors knew nothing of his marauding raiders during each The KCHC historical muse- ries of days gone by. Joyce father’s whereabouts. period of a full moon. um building fund acknowledg- also recalled another friend was It was thought Shurley had Sadness has again cast a es the ongoing support for its Jackie Stephen, whose parents probably walked to Mason to shadow on the lives of friends current project and is apprecia- resided on Elm Street just east visit the other daughter’s fam- and neighbors in the area. tive of all encouragement and of its intersection with Ninth. ily as it was not unusual for Alma Dean Bryant Stewart of monetary donations. Daedalion Barbara Shurley Madrid, the elderly man to make the London passed away Sunday, Study Club has given anoth- accompanied by her sister and distance on foot. Telephone October 13, and final servic- er contribution to the fund. A brother-in-law, Elizabeth and service and automobiles were es were Friday, October 18. donation in memory of Leona Ron Fallin, all of Christoval, non-existent in those days, and She leaves behind her hus- “Tiny” Wood Lennon has were recent visitors at Kimble communications were often almost nil.
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