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PUBLIC NOTICES HELP OR WORK WANTED NOTICE TO ------State Office COOPER’S BAR-B-Q NOW HIRING! Full/part time. Benefits, paid vacation, retirement program. No phone calls. Apply in person only at 2423 N. Main. C-35-tfnc CONTRACTORS OF Plans and specifications are ------PROPOSED available for inspection, along Constr./Maint. Division Applications being taken at Rowe’s Chevron, night shift only. R-40-tfnc TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF with bidding proposals, and 200 E. Riverside Dr. Help wanted: Class B, CDL, tree trimmer/climber, bucket operator, fore person. Trees Inc. Is now looking TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) applications for the TxDOT Austin, Texas 78704 for qualified line clearance workers. Join a team that puts safety first and provides training and benefits. Job CONTRACTS Prequalified Contractor’s list, Phone: 512-416-2540 opportunities now in Junction, Texas. Ricky Vinyard 512-230-6087 T-52-4p Sealed proposals for contracts at the applicable State and/or Dist/Div Office(s) Nurses Unlimited, Inc. is seeking enthusiastic attendants to assist clients in the home with personal care, listed below will be received by Dist/Div Offices listed below. If ------meal prep. and light housekeeping. P-T E.O.E Call: 1-888-859-0642. N-2-2c TxDOT until applicable, bidders must submit San Angelo District the date(s) shown below, and prequalification information to District Engineer The Texas Tech University Center @ Junction is hiring a full-time, benefits eligible food service worker. then publicly read. TxDOT at least 10 days prior to 4502 Knickerbocker Rd Food service experience preferred. For further information and to apply, see https://jobs.texastech.edu and CONSTRUCTION/ the bid date to be eligible to bid San Angelo, Texas 76904 search for requisition number # 84922 or call (325) 446-2301. TTU is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer. T-2-2p MAINTENANCE/BUILDING on a project. Prequalification Phone: 325-944-1501 Clerk I - III - Fee collector/ and general clerical skills are a For further information call FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) materials may be requested from Minimum wage rates are Customer Service must. (325) 446-3994 ------the State Office listed below. set out in bidding documents, Salary: $9.07/hr. to $10.86/hr. Education: Completion of the Complete job description can Dist/Div: San Angelo Plans for the above contract(s) and the rates will be part of the Hours: 30-40 hours per week. 8th grade. be found at: Contract 0142-01-073 for are available from TxDOT’s web- contract. TXDOT ensures that March-August. Days off other Applications: Interested per- www.tpwd.state.tx.us/busi- ACP OVERLAY in KIMBLE site at www.txdot.gov and from bidders will not be discriminated than Saturdays, sons may apply at: ness/jobs/postings reference County will be opened on reproduction companies at the against on the grounds of race, Sundays, and Holidays. South Llano River State Park posting number 12-01-178 February 07, 2012, at 1:00 expense of the contractor. color, sex, or national origin. Experience: Customer service, 1927 Park Road 73 Closing Date: 5 p.m. on p.m. at the State Office. NPO: 39051 T-2-2c fee collection, computer skills, Junction, TX. 76849 February 10, 2012. S-2-2c For all your painting-roofing and remodeling contact Stanley Smart. Night 446-2643. Free estimates- -no job too small. S-3-tfnc Hill Country Care Center has opening for a F.T. LVN. Must be able to work all shifts. Competitive wages and benefits. Apply in person, 111 Hospital Dr., Junction, Texas. EOE H-3-2c Need PRN RN for weekend coverage and RN coverage on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. $23/hr. Call Bobbi, 325-396-4515 or come by Menard Manor to pick up an application. EOE M-3-4c PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS Seeking caring and dependable people to work in the homes of elderly and disabled clients. Will assist with preparing meals, shopping, personal care, errands, light housekeeping, and other assigned duties. We offer flexible day, evening, and weekend shifts. Must be at least 18 yrs of age with a clean criminal background. MUST have reliable transportation. No certifications or prior experience required. Fax Resume referencing Ad # 11688 to (325)646-2278 For an application, call 1(800)665-4471 Apply online at www.girling.com Or apply in-person at 1423 Coggin BROWNWOOD, TX 76804 E.O.E. M/F/D/V G-2-2c FOR SALE 18 Cu. Ft. refrigerators-$175-$250. TV’s--$95-$125. 30” electric or gas range-$250. Washer-$125. Dryer, electric or gas-$125. Twin mattress with boxsprings, new-$155 pair. Double mattress/box springs $180 a pair. Queen mattress with box springs, new $210 set. King mattress with box springs, new-$295 set. Bunk beds w/new mat- tresses-$385 complete. Furniture also. 830-257-4267. M-tfc MAJOR APPLIANCES Used dryers, washers, refrigerator, others. Repair most appliances, small and large. DAVE’S FIXIT 325-446-2901. No fixee, No chargee. S-9-tfnc

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Broken Arrow Ranch is buy- Upper Llanos SWCD Reginald Stapper 522 Main St ing Axis, Sika, and Fallow 325-446-2722 x103 deer. We will come to your Farm & Ranch ranch and field harvest ani- Management Consulting TEXAS PERENNIAL mals under state inspection. Custom farming, Irrigation, WILDLIFE MIX Harvesting deer on area Pecans, Hay, & Grazing 5# bag $50.00 ranches for 26 years. Call management Glenn at 800-962-4263 or NRCS-approved 830-683-7322 cell Limited quantities on-hand email glen@brokenarrow- S-47-tfnc ranch. com. B-14-tfnc We sell a wide variety of Grazing lease wanted: Prefer large native and other grass seeds acreage. 325-446-8790. B-3-1p Hunting lease for 2012 wanted. H-12-tfnc and forbs H-50-TFNC U-2-tfnc 210-215-7790 CHECK OUR PRICES ! NEW MEXICO ALFALFA, small West Texas land for sale by square and one ton bales. Also SAWMILL SERVICE owner. 176 ac. near Sanderson. square bales sudan and coastal hay. JUNCTION AREA Mountain views, canyons, mule Can deliver. 830-370-4425. C-43-tfnc 210-394-7833 G-48-13p deer, quail. Furnished cabin; all Want to buy hand-move irriga- conveniences. $125,000. Call for Fresh load of hay for sale. 325-446- tion pipe. Paying good price for details, 325-446-4772. M-1-4p 3126 or 210-912-2419. M-52-4c useable pipe. 325-429-6301. K-3-3p VEHICLE REPAIRS & SERVICE Ed’s Fix-It Shop 325-446-2948 2003 N. Main Street, Junction TX 76849 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Specializing in Automotive, ATV, Tractor & Heavy Equipment repairs and service Most make and models Emphasizing in 2012 * Oil changes & routine maintenance * Tune-up service * 30 point checklist *

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WANT TO BUY FOR RENT WEEKLY MEETINGS Wanted to Buy: All types of Cedar Hills Apartments now leas- horns, skulls, sheds, antlers, ing 1/2 bedroom apts. 325-446- AL-ANON whitetail, exotics, goat, cow, 4560 or 325-446-2958. D-52-tfnp Meetings rams, wild hog. Just about any- Monday Nights, 5:30 p.m. M-1-4p Manufactured Movers thing. Call 325-660-8296. Trinity Episcopal Parish Hall We move & set up mobile homes. DEER LEASE WANTED Also do re-levels. Licensed, No. 548 - AF & AM Deer lease wanted: 6 qualified bonded & insured. 830-367-3194. Slated Meeting 8:00 p.m. hunters looking for good deer E-mail: movers@omniglobal. 1st Thursday lease with cabin and guest privi- net. I# 004474. Superior Mobile Each Month leges. 281-593-9133. H-3-6p Home Movers. S-52-4p Shane Adams, WM Ilee Simon, Secretary GARAGE SALE/MOVING SALE 100 Mikel Street (on the corner of Mikel and 16th) Fri. and Sat., Jan WANTED 27 & 28; 9 a.m. until everything is gone! Furniture, household goods, Wanted: Your bagged leaves and youth girl clothes, toddler boy clothes, men & women clothes/shoes. grass clippings. Will pick up. H-3-2c Lots of stuff! B-3-1c 325-446-2935. H-3-4p The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Page 11 Texas, including Burnet cowboys heard this strange Kickapoo and probably never That, or the “belle of Marble County. No native population story,” the Bee reported, “they had an Arland family, it is Falls” simply needed a good Texas Tales exists there today, but occa- at once set out in the direction likely that this story was just cover story for a promiscu- by Mike Cox sionally one will wander into of the Moon Mountains for another of the then-popular ous night out and her parents, the Hill Country from West the purpose of destroying the journalistic hoaxes found in pastor and community actu- If something’s printed in a discovered Ramie “aimlessly Texas or Mexico. monster.” the yellower sheets of the era. ally bought it. newspaper, it’s got to be true; walking about.” He escorted But to get back to Ramie’s No slackers at tracking, the right? her home, where she “quickly story: “settlers and cowboys” soon Good. Now consider the recovered from her experi- “[The bear king] threw one found the bear king in or near Classifieds! Real Estate amazing story of Miss Ramie ence.” of its long arms about my his lair. Arland, a young woman said Fortunately, the supris- neck, glared into my eyes “It ground its teeth togeth- to have lived in Marble Falls ingly articulate Ramie shared R.D. Kothmann Real Estate and uttered a horrible sound. er, and, while pounding its Serving the Hill Country since the 40s. with her family around the turn an incredible story with an I expected to be torn to frag- breast, it would roar and of the 20th century. Ramie, unknown journalist. Whether 1701 Main - Junction - 325/446-3013 ments. The creature seized scream like a panther,” the www.kothmannrealestate.com according to a story published area newspapers published me and ran toward the moun- Bee went on. “It was now so in the May 11, 1901, edition the tale is yet to be deter- tains.” apparent to the hunters that RANCHES/ACREAGE of a weekly newspaper called mined, but it ran nationally, Eventually, the hairy critter the thing was at least human KIMBLE COUNTY the Washington Bee, was “a appearing both in the San with a human-looking face in shape that they hestitated 3.11 acres – N. Llano frontage, large metal barn w/horse stall, pretty girl and the acknowl- Francisco Chronicle and the reached a cave and left Ramie to fire upon it.” billboard income. $70,000 edged belle of Marble Falls.” Washington Bee. lying on its floor. Ramie tried While the men pondered 4.25 acres – lg. oaks, well, good bldg. sites, some restrictions. One recent evening, the “I was walking along a to escape, she said, “but the what to do, the creature “sud- $50,000. Reduced to $40,000. newspaper told its readers, narrow trail,” Ramie began, creature struck me repeatedly denly bounded with rage 5.21 acres – Main Llano River frontage, some restrictions. $160,000. Ramie ventured out to gather “when a large black bear sud- on the head when I did so.” straight toward the astounded 9+/- acres – Main Llano River frontage, large trees w/good her flock of sheep. “This was denly appeared in front of SOLD Ramie figured her life hunters. They were compelled cover, county road frontage. $195,000. a common occurrence, and me. He quickly turned to run would soon be over. But then to kill it in self-defense.” 10 acres – Johnson Fork Creek frontage, heavily wooded, her absence was not noticed away, when a curious looking the bear, apparently worn And with that revelation, views, highway frontage. $130,000 by the family until her mother animal, running on four feet, out from toting the attrac- the story drops deader than heard her daughter scream sprang out of the chaparral 10.94 acres – 2/2 rock house w/metal roof, carport, shop, shed, tive young woman up into the Bear King. The newspa- good location near town. $200,000 wildly a short distance from into the trail. I saw at a glance the mountains and then cuff- per piece also has just about the house,” the story noted. that the monster in some way 11.88 acres – Main Llano frontage, 2/1 house w/fireplace, barn, ing her around, lay down for as many holes in it as that fenced yard, new guardrail entrance, well, part ownership in Mrs. Arland heard more resembled a human being, and a short hibernation. Ramie bear must have had, assuming screams from Ramie, and also it flashed across my mind that park area, some restrictions. Reduced to $279,000 waited about an hour to make he ever existed. 12+/- acres – S. Llano River frontage, good homesite. $480,000. the authorative cry of what I was confronted by the ‘bear sure he was sound asleep and Given that the Marble Falls she thought sounded like a king’ of the Kickapoos.” 14.32 acres – pretty land w/Main Llano frontage, beautiful trees, then slipped away. area has no “Moon Moutains,” good location, part ownership in park area, some restrictions. cougar. Indeed, as the Washington “When the settlers and no chaparral, never had any “The mother seized a gun newspaper went on to explain, $245,000 and rushed into the woods,” the Kickapoo people believed 15.012 acres – 4/3 house w/CH&A, fenced yard, sprinkler system, the Bee buzzed, “but could in a bear king “who rules all large metal workshop, well, hwy. frontage. $399,000 find no trace of her daughter. the bears of the mountains.” 20 acres – N. Llano River frontage, electricity, good cover. $270,000. She returned to the house and, Of course, unless some Land Surveying 27.18 acres – one-of-a-kind 2-story house built in 2006 w/many collecting a hunting party, Kickapoo just happened to amenities overlooking Junction and conjoining of North & South searched the woods all night.” pass through the Hill Country Paul Bushong Llano Rivers, guesthouse, 3-car garage, storage buildings, city Alas, the searchers could on their way to Mexico in water, paved road up to house, remote-controlled gates, deer fenc- not find Ramie. the mid-1860s, that tribe had 830-367-7302 ing around houses. The following day, accord- never lived in that part of 28.45 acres – cabin, outbuildings, hilltop views. $135,000. ing to the story, a hunter Texas. However, biologists Ranches - Estates - Subdivisions 40.04 acres – camper, blinds & feeders, electricity, some “wandering in the woods sev- do know that black bear once 106 Glen Lakes Ct., Ingram, Texas 78025 restrictions. Reduced to $65,000. eral miles from Marble Falls” were common in Central 42 acres – 4/2 house, carport, barn, storage bldg., pens, blinds & feeders, well, concrete tank; some restrictions. Reduced to $197,500. Classifieds! Real Estate 50 acres – well, wet weather pond, beautiful views, some restrictions. $155,000. 50 acres – London area, spring, abundant wildlife. $250,000. 100 acres – well, tank, storage bldg., good access, great tree MEEK RANCH SALES Plumley Realty cover, some restrictions. $2,000/ac. Serving the Texas Hill Country since 1946! Sammy Plumley, Broker 325/446-2830 100+/- acres – 3/2 rock home, views, big barn, well. $675,000. 1845 Water St., Kerrville, TX 78028 Reduced to $595,000. 2341 N. Main - Junction, Texas 100 acres – intermittent creek, well, good hunting, some www.meekranchsales.com 830-257-8881 www.plumleyrealty.com restrictions. $299,500. Acreage Mark Meek, Broker 210-275-0745 cell 100 acres – well, remote, hills & views, good hunting, fences, 3 ac., 3 Br., 2 Ba., N. Llano River frontage, newly remodeled, 2 some restrictions, owner will finance. Reduced to $2,250/ac. 107+/- acres – Main Llano River 3-miles NE of Junction. New fireplaces, hardwood floors, 2 living areas, granite tile counter tops. 104.19 acres – cabinCONTRACT w/CH&A, barn, shed, blinds & feeders, 5,000+/- SF. barn and new 3/2 mobile home. $774,900. Very nice! $235,000. well & troughs, great hunting, some restrictions. 3.21 ac., Rolling Oaks Ranch subdivision, near Harper, some Reduced to 1,443+/- acres of gorgeous Texas Hill Country located 45 minutes restrictions, nice building site w/oaks. $35,000. $385,000. 119+/- acres – gently rolling w/views, excellent hunting. $2,700/ac. west of Kerrville, or 30 minutes west of Hunt. Thick rolling oak 3.68 ac., Large 3 Br., 2 Ba., livable but partially unfinished, ready country with lush grasses, good soil and 2,380 foot elevations. to be customized by the new owner, nice large trees, workshop. 130+/- acres – spring, hilltop views, best of hunting. $2,750/ac. Small ranch house, large barn, water well, and paved road front- $100,000. 186+/- acres – live oak country, older house, modest cabins, age on Hwy. 83, and mostly high fenced. Game includes whitetail 6.88 ac., Main Llano River, 3 Br., 3 Ba. house, 2 fireplaces, garage, well, 2 fields, will divide. $3,000/ac. deer, axis deer, turkey and hogs. $2,250 per acre! small guest house, River Valley Estates. $250,000. 200.65 acres – unfinished cabin, bunkhouse, tack shed, well, 9.19 ac., 1Br., 1Ba, large front & back porch, cedar, fireplace, blinds, good hunting. $1,975/acre. 2,866+/- acres – One hour west of Del Rio. Whitetail, mule deer, study & loft, 1 Br., 1 Ba., bunk house, 1 submersible well, 1 228+/- acres – approx. one mile North Llano River frontage, new ranch house and priced at $347 per acre. windmill, paved access. $175,000. 4/2.5 w/metal roof, sprinkler system; cabin, barn, shop, storage 10 ac., Hwy 377 frontage, close to town, commercial building site. bldg., hay barn, 4 wells, some water rights, good hunting. 5,719 +/- acres – 3 miles north of Comstock in Val Verde $50,000. 237+/- acres – older house, well, good hunting, close to town. $2,350/ac. County. Tons of whitetail & turkey, ranch house and barns, 3 10 ac., 3 br., 2 ba. Double wide, S. Llano River frontage, 30 x 60 238+/- acres – near town, well, good tree cover, excellent hunt- miles of hwy. frontage on FM 163. Only $550 per acre! recreation building, close to town. $300,000 ing. $2,695/ac 12.48 4b/3 1/2 b, newly built brick home on approximately 12.48 285+/- acres – spring, hilltop views, modest hunting cabin, hwy. 86+/- acres – Highly improved and in Kimble County. 3-homes, acres. 2-car garage, formal dining room, granite counter tops, large frontage, good hunting. $4,995/ac. 2-wells, 2-barns and good hunting! $548,000. M-31-tfnc master bedroom and bath with sitting area. Flex room perfect for 311 +/- acres – over .8 miles Main Llano frontage w/water kids playroom or home gym. Covered porches and uncovered rights; beautiful bottomland terraces – whitetail, axis, and patio. Move-in ready. Ideal driving distance for those who want to turkey abundant; charming and rare river rock main house Hill Country Real Estate, LLC. live in the country but not too far. $360.000. w/matching 2/1 guest house; well-maintained pens, barns; 50 Ward Bolt Whitworth - Broker 14.86 ac., Hwy 377 frontage, water well, close to town, good build- acres in fields w/excellent soils. Not hunted for several years. ing site for commercial. $8,000 per acre. Owner will divide. $7,500/ac. 2621 ac. ranch. 40 min. SW of Junction. SOLD 40 ac., W. of Junction, 2 water wells, 2 electrical meters, small 442.04 acres – North Llano River frontage, older house, hills 1578 ac. Eastern Kimble. pond, nice elevation changes, good cover, good caliche roads. CONTRACT and valleys, some minerals. $2,200/ac. $120,000 Price reduced to $110,000. 1234 ac James River Springs. 475+/- acres - older 2-story home, 2 wells, rolling terrain. Reduced 730 ac. ranch. Kerr Co. 75 ac., live oaks, great views, good hunting, axis, whitetail, county road frontage, some restrictions. $2,400 per acre. to $2,695/acre. 245 ac. Sutton Co. EDWARDS COUNTY 667+/- acres - hills overlooking Junction, commercial corner. $2,900,000. 16.89 ac. N. Llano River. Must See. Price reduced! 101 ac., Indian Creek Ranch, bluffs, canyons, high hills w/distant 793.09 acres – N. Llano River frontage, new fence, 2 wells. Reduced to $2,995,000. Premium office space for rent. views, good hunting. $1,250 p/a. SAN SABA COUNTY 805+/- acres – spring w/2 dams, cabin w/20-mile view, good hunting. 702 College 325-446-8790 Office 455 ac., live oak, cedar cover, draws, abundance of wildlife, electric- $3,500/ac.

wardwhitworth.com W-36-tfnc ity, water well, minerals. $2,650 per acre SUTTON COUNTY HOUSES/LOTS 30 acres – 3/3 house, well, fences, good location, motivated 309 S. 12th - nice 2 Br., 1 Ba., carport, nice yard with large trees, seller. Reduced to $262,000. storage, sprinkler system, CH/A. $76,500. MENARD COUNTY 306 West Street - 4 Br., 3 Ba., hardwood floors, recently remod- 50 acres – cedar cabin, fences, well, stock tank, good hunting, eled, good neighborhood. $115,00. $90,000 Price reduced. very pretty, some restrictions. $199,950. Make offer. 183 acres – just north of London, main house, pool, 2nd house, 418 Woodlawn - 3 Br., 1 Ba., corner lot, new roof, great starter bunkhouse, barns & pens, 3 wells & 2 tanks, fields, views. $845,000 home. $51,000. Price reduced to $45,000. 320+/- acres – well,SOLD tank, submersible pump, productive land, min- Corner of Mt. Laurel Dr. & W. Pine, 2 lots, great building erals. Reduced to $1,350/ac. site. $32,000. 385.5 acres – well, pens, oak cover. Sue Lewis Gipson, Broker 830-739-6992; 830-896-4106 225 S. 16th- 3 Br., 2 Ba. Double wide, carport, nice deck with www.gipsonrealestateservices.com wheel chair ramp, 2 lots, extra lot has utility hook-up. $60,000 EDWARDS COUNTY London area-7.43 acres on creek with nice 3/2 215 S. 12th - 2 Br., 1 ba., on large lot. Fireplace, new metal 275+/- acres–well w/windmill, hwy. frontage, good location. home. $195,000 roof. Close to school. $45,000 Price reduced to $1,495/ac. 106 S. 11th St.-3/2 brick home, fenced yard. $79,500 COMMERCIAL HOMES/LOTS 126 Flatrock Lane-3 Br., 2 Ba., cedar exterior, fireplace, wrap- Two adjoining lots on Mesquite, restrictions. $32,500 total. Rance Roberts 830-329-1496 around porches, outdoor fireplace, corner lot on Hwy. 377, great Main St. in London - 2/1 house w/den, fireplace, Metco roof; G-27-tfnC Sue Beth Gipson 830-739-6992 exposure for tube or kayak rentals, kayak business included w/ priced to sell. $34,900. CONTRACT transport van, kayaks & trailers. $220,000. 218 W. Cedar–4/2, CH&A, large lot, nicest of neighborhoods, Cody Plumley, broker...... 325/446-6532 priced to sell. $99,900 Our subscriptions are reasonable. Misty Plumley, agent...... 325/446-6532 COMMERCIAL Carter Plumley, agent...... P-27-tfc .830/591-2084 9.91 acres – N. Llano River frontage, cabin, pecan orchard, edge of Junction. $185,000. Get yours today! Lot on Hwy. 377 S. near Main St. $47,900. 702 Pecan St. - large building, great location. $199,000. We’ll help you with all your advertising needs. Call us at 325-446-2610. Large commercial shop. $82,500. Greer Kothmann, Broker...... 446-3241 You can also check us out on the web at junctioneagle.com Kelly Kothmann...... 446-6116K-33-TFNC W. L. Taff...... 210-854-7439 or our newest adventures on Facebook! Dave Newton...... 830-459-7446 Page 12 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 problem. The only evergreen acorn, which is eaten by wild- keep weed seed from sprout- Call Steinbrunner oak native to our area, this life, is medium sized. It prefers ing in the late winter and early Landscaping at (830) 377- The Dirt one grows to 50 feet with a a moist rich deeper soil but spring. 6406 or email dsteiny@gvtc. spread wider than its height. is highly adaptable. Watering • Plant trees this week com with your questions, com- on Hill Country It “swaps” out its leaves in more during the first two years • Start pruning trees and use ments, or your own personal Gardening the early spring, dropping will give this tree a signifi- a mixture of wood glue and plant of the week. Visit http:// last year’s leaves as it puts cant start, and then water to water to paint on all open cuts. davidsteinbrunner.com. by David Steinbrunner & Linda Tarrant on a whole new set of foli- maintain growth at the rate of age. Some don’t like the mess most other trees. This one also it makes “out of season” for grows to around 50 feet and is Medium-sized Oaks for trees or transplant any trees or dropping leaves. It looks its resistant to oak diseases. ESTATE SALE Large Areas! shrubs that are not too large worst in spring “when new Lacey Oaks (Quercus lac- We are focusing on planting and are growing in the wrong leaves are kicking off the old eyi) Growing to about 40 feet your trees, and we’re going to place. ones,” according the Howard with a spread of 30+ feet, this cover trees for different size Live Oak (Quercus virgini- Garrett. attractive oak grows on the yards or areas. Last week we ana - fusiformis) - This is the PUBLIC AUCTION Cathedral Oak (Quercus limestone escarpments of the started with the largest of oak Hill Country Live Oak. Its virginiana - ‘SDLN’ pp12015) Edwards Plateau in central Saturday, January 28, at 10 a.m.. trees, which are most suited to growth pattern is smaller than The Cathedral is one of Texas. The leaves are peach- Auction Site: Approx 14 miles West of Mason on HWY 29 - expansive areas. In this arti- its relative in the Houston area Southern Pride’s cultivar Live colored when they emerge 5 miles East of Hext cles we’ll cover more oaks and throughout Louisiana. Oaks. This oak grows with a in the spring, and they turn Watch for Signs that are not quite as large. That Tried and true in our area, this full, dense head that is con- a dusky-blue to blue-gray in Owner: Hildegarde Schulze Estate is not to say these are small tree is subject to oak wilt, but sistent in height and spread the summer. It is extremely Collectibles: Depression glass includes: Manhattan Fruit trees, but they are not huge. again, isolation of trees and whether planning one or a line drought tolerant and resistant Bowl and Tilted Pitcher; Iris Butter Dish, Iris Fruit Bowl; Hull; Now that we are in the middle measures for proper care go of several in the design. It does to oak diseases. This oak is syrups; Royal Doulton; costume jewelry; cotton scale, old pop of winter, we can plant any a long way to avoiding this not spread a much as the con- named for Howard Lacey, who bottles; vintage hats; glass churn, miniature lamps; jelly glasses ventional live oak, and is per- first collected specimens on his featuring comic strip characters; glass insulators; fireplace Classifieds! Real Estate fect for entryways or lines of property near Kerrville. andiron; wash tubs, hub caps; wood; sewing collectibles; Baby consistent looking trees. This Personal Plant of the Tenda table; bent iron vanity chairs; metal cookie cutters; chil- is a relatively new variety that Week. Evergreen sumac dren’s books including several Uncle Wiggily child’s mug; Uncle KIMBLE COUNTY REALTY is not as subject to oak diseases (Rhus virens) is a shrub or Wiggily books; Uncle Remus; Child’s Robinson Crusoe (1916) 1909 N. Main Junction, Texas 76849 as our native live oaks. small tree that grows 4 to 6 and other books from the early 1900’s; cookbooks including Mexican Live Oak feet or a bit more. These are Mason (1971); old wood bed frame; old wood door; bicycle built Daniel Henderson (Quercus polymorpha) truly evergreen, turning a dark for two and more 75 Acres in the 10,000 acre YO RANCHLANDS! Property boast a gor- Furniture: Dining table with 6 lyre back chairs; matching geous pond, large metal barn w/living quarters, access to YO amenities, Originally found in mountains bronze in winter, and they are and some of the best wildlife the Hill Country has to offer. Turn Key! near Monterrey, Mexico, this reasonably deer resistant. They china cabinet; ladder back chairs w/cane seats; dresser; queen 180 Acres located 16.7 miles southwest of Junction. Hunting cabin, shared oak is almost evergreen, and produce nondescript flowers size bed; Jenny Lind bed; curio cabinet; bookcase/desk combo water well, partially fenced, nice oaks! Gorgeous and views. $1,795/ac. it grows faster than most oaks. that turn into fall/winter berries with matching book case; lamps; lamp tables; night stands; 1005 N. Llano – SOLDComfortable, 3/1, w/central AC/heat, 4 sides brick, car- Its growth habit is a broad that the birds love. They prefer Singer sewing machine in cabinet port/utility room. $54,900. pyramid with slightly upward good drainage and are a thriv- Household: Glassware; pots and pans; pink milk glass host- 215 W. Redbud – This charming little 3bd/2ba., sits on a large corner turning branches. It has large ing native shrub. ess sets; white milk glass hostess sets; white milk glass pitcher & lot in Bluebonnet Hights and is move-in ready! Central AC/heat priced leaves that are reddish green Chores for this week: glasses; silverware; linens and more at $99,500 reduced to $89,500. when young, and they gradu- • Spread a pre-emergent, General: Saddles; traps; items needing repair: gas engines, 160 Crazy Acres – 4 bed, 2 bath, 2 carport, 2016 sq. ft. mobile home ally turn to olive green. The such as corn gluten meal to chain saw, pump jacks; lawn mower and more w/fireplace. Sits on 5.331 acres. Property includes metal storage bldg. & Preview: Friday, Jan. 27 after 3 p.m. or Saturday, Jan. 28 additional carport. $85,000. 209+acres along 83N – Custom 4bd/3ba home w/3 carport. Property after 8 a.m. has been cleared, has a pond, and a paved road. Gated entrance, gourmet Classifieds! Real Estate Terms: Cash or Check with proper ID. - No Buyers Premium kitchen, landscaped, large metal barn, fenced….At $995,000 it’s priced Auctioneer: Curtis Schulze Lic. No. 7751 below 2011 appraisal. For Information call 325-347-6175 or 7250 Office: 325-446-9020 Refreshments and Restroom available S-3-1c Toll Free: 877-446-9020 Cell: 325-446-6110 28.45 acres [email protected] K-52-tfnx Cabin with hilltop Classifieds! Real Estate Trey Sullivan Real Estate views, outbuildings. Trey Sullivan, Broker $135,000 1802 Main St. – Junction, TX R.D. Kothmann Real Estate 218 W. Cedar 325-446-3725 325-446-6060 www.kothmannrealestate.com K-1-tfnc 325-446-3013 4/2 on large lot, WWW.TREYSULLIVAN.COM nice neighborhood, 3.094 Acres – Gorgeous home site with quality restrictions located 3.5 miles from Junction with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and Junction Ranch Real Estate priced to sell. creek. $47,500* 1100-B Main Street Junction, Texas 3.58 Acres – North Llano River, large pecan trees, electricity with 76849 $99,900 427+/- feet of frontage. Price reduced $69,500.* Possible owner financing. R.D. Kothmann Real Estate 9.658 Acres – Main Llano River with over 320 feet of frontage (325) 446-3811 www.kothmannrealestate.com K-46-tfnc with electricity, 3 sides fenced with quality restrictions. $175,000* www.junctionranchrealestate.com 325-446-3013 Possible Owner Financing 1320 +/- Acres-2.5 miles of Hwy. frontage. 6 water wells. 2 dirt tanks. 3 metal barns. Minerals. Great hunting. Will divide!!! 9.738 Acres – MainSOLD Llano River, scattered lg. live oak and pecan trees. Price reduced $189,000.* 627 +/- Acres-Hwy. frontage. New 3Br/2Ba. home, new barn. Great 9.935 Acres – Main Llano River with large hole of water, underground hunting. BIERSCHWALE LAND CO. electricity and live oak and pecan trees. Price reduced $189,000* 491.34 Acres-Hwy. frontage,SOLD new cabin, new well. Liveoak and P.O. Box 154 Possible owner financing. mesquite country, very little cedar. Good network of roads- 23.93 +/- Acres – Electricity, water well, deep soil, county road front- All accessible by two-wheel drive vehicle. Great hunting for Junction, Texas 76849 age 5+/- miles from town, more acreage available. $83,755. native and exotics. NOW $1,475 p/a 325-446-2763 Or 432-631-0589 28.113 Acres – Main Llano River. Great showplace with over 985 ft. of 393.70 Acres-County Rd. frontage. Older home (recently updated- river with large grassy fields and scattered pecan and oak trees. A new inside) barns, pens, 2 water wells. Awesome hunting. Will divide!!! Paul Bierschwale, Broker® Scott Phillips® water well, underground electricity, fencing and entrance. 20 acre feet 70 Acres-cabin, well, elec., gas, septic, great hunting. $310,000. of water rights with 1935 seniority date are included. Price reduced www.bierschwalelandco.com 67.3 Acres-Eastern Kimble Co. Great hunting County road frontage. $495,000* Possible owner financing. 205+/- Acres – Spring-fed Cedar Creek with dam, stocked with fish, pri- $234,000 2 ac. - Intersection of IH-10 & 2169. vate lake, 50 GPM water well, electricity, improved road, cedar clearing, 60 Acres-located in a game preserve, well, septic, electricity. $198,000. 3.1 ac. - Beautiful Acres commercial property highway frontage, fenced, great hunting & views, close to town. PRICE 50 Acres-Part of a larger ranch. Frontage on Hwy 479. $280,000 I-10 frontage. Excellent location for hunting center/ REDUCED $1,127,500.* 50 Acres-Menard Co.–Off of 1674, easy access, cabin, great hunting or a 558.93 Acres – Kimble County new 3 br/2ba rock home, large porch- weekend get-away. $99,750. feed store, ATV retail center, etc. Plenty of room es, 2-car detached garage with built-in walk-in cooler and attached 48 Acres-Located in a game preserve on the Dominion 3 Ranch, cabin, for loading. 600 sq. ft. insulated metal building w/ porch. Liveoak and very little cedar, good roads, 3 sides new high blinds, and feeders convey with property. $161,000 AC, 480 sq. ft. Cabin w/kitchen, refrigerator range, fence with large neighbors, free ranging exotics. Great turnkey hunting 46.67 Acres-Eastern Kimble Co., gorgeous 2-story rock home, 2 decks, 3 microwave, 2 rooms w/bath, 800 Pole Barn, 403 sq. ranch! $1,816,522. bedroom 3 1/2 bath, 3 fireplaces. Must see. Commercial 30 Acres-Located on the North Llano River, abundant wild life, double ft., Billboard Sign w/lights, New Fence, Well, Septic, 1802 Main St. – Office sites for sale. $25,000-$75,000* wide. Parking Lot, 28 ft. Double Gate Entrance. $149,900 Drive-thru retail location on Main Street next to Donut Palace. 6.26 Acres-County Rd. 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 barns, large workshop below appraisal. $48,500* HOUSES ------5 ac. - Single wide mobile 3/2 with separate mother- Home: 325-446-8680 Email: [email protected] 420 S. 16th - 3 BR/1BA, double carport, nice work shop. in-law suite, out buildings, patio, water fall. Hunting * Owner/Broker Mary Murr, Broker...... 830-570-3290J-34-tfc allowed. $125,000. Member MLS-Gillespie County Board of REALTORS® 10 ac. - River property, water well, electricity, sep- tic, fully fenced, over 1050 ft. of river, nice water. $199,777 We’ll help 20 ac. - London area, well, septic & electric. 45 ac. - Beautiful homesite, Segovia area. House pad, water well and electric in place. Ready to build. One you with mile from interstate. $292,500. We’re the answer 50 ac. - New 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, 12x12 storage building. Awesome views near town. all your 60.7 ac. - 3/2 module, hwy. frontage, 1/4 mile of beau- Rural Land tiful Johnson Fork. Country Homes 93 ac. - 2,000 ft. county road frontage, great views & advertising hunting. Own your own mountain 6 miles from town. Farms & Ranches 119.6 ac. - high mountain ranches. 1 tract left Agribusinesses 126 ac. - 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin fully furnished. needs. Call $319,000 Livestock and Equipment Mason Credit Office 140.12 ac. - Segovia area, big views, clean property, well, elec., fenced, 30x40 metal building. Operating Capital 265 ac. - Cleo area, county road frontage, well, elec. 431 Ft. McKavett • 877.959.5500 us at CONTRACT Equipment and Facility $2,150 per ac. Leases CapitalFarmCredit.com 1606 N. Llano - 3bd/2ba., large garage, 3 lots. Real Estate Appraisal The $72,500. Services 100 Mikel Dr. - 4 bedroom, 3 bath house, 2,600 sq. ft., large livingCONTRACT area w/open floor plan, large master Jeri Dail Langehennig • Will Slaughter Junction suite, covered carport & storage build, outdoor kitch- en good condition. $189,000. 201 Emory - 3 bd/2bath, bonus room, updated, nice C-31-eowc Eagle CONTRACT lot, storage building on slab. Great location. $129,000 Member MLS-Gillespie County Board of REALTORS® TEXAS’ LARGEST RURAL LENDER 446-2610. Call for other properties not listed here. The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Page 13

the water, look at the humans Chinese demand pushing allocations for reasonable for a while, and then the adults submitted markets up... cuts. About a third of farm- Outdoors would escort the little one back by An uptick in the Chinese er survey respondents (36.4 to the herd, or pod, or what- Kimble economy and poor weather percent) noted a need for a ever. Then they would bring County in Argentina are leading to revenue-insurance system to Outback another baby in to see. stronger grain markets this ensure a proper farm safety by Kendal Hemphill They also hold grudges. Farm Bureau week. U.S. corn opened 8-10 net for American producers. When a killer whale leapt over cents higher, while soybeans Members of the agriculture His fate was sealed guess, of an idiot being beaten a trainer at a Sea World type Fever ticks crossed Texas- increased by 16-18 cents and committees for both the U.S. Perhaps you’ve heard of to death by seals. place once, he lowered his tail Mexico border in Laredo... wheat saw an 8-10-cent hike House and Senate drafted a William Walkman, the fel- The reason I call Walkman a few inches, and let it hit the U.S. Customs and Border in opening prices on Jan. 17. framework of the farm bill low who spent his life try- an idiot is that, although I have guy in the head, and broke Control agents reported find- March corn futures closed to propose to an appointed ing to protect baby harp seals to agree with him on the club- his neck. This was assumed ing 23 cattle fever ticks on a early this week at $6.08 per debt reduction committee last in Labrador, Retriever. Or bing thing, he was wrong about to be an accident, although deer hide attempting to enter bushel. On Monday, March fall. However, the 12-mem- maybe that was Labrador, everything else. Walkman set the whales are known to be the country at the Texas- wheat traded 8-1/4 cents ber committee failed to reach Newfoundland. There was def- up a video camera and filmed extremely good about know- Mexico border in Laredo last higher at just over $6 per decisions on federal debt initely a dog involved. I think. himself interacting with the ing where their tails are at all week, according to a recent bushel. Some wheat farmers reductions, and the proposed Now, these baby harp seals seals, probably to try to cre- times. Usually they’re attached Associated Press article. in Texas received substantial agriculture spending plan was really do need protecting, I ate interest in his cause. The in back, I guess, but there you Officials note that this is precipitation early this year shelved. guess, since their furs are high videos show him, basically, go. the most significant number boosting chances for harvest Experts anticipate the next dollar items, and people go out interferring with nature, which Anyway, the authorities of cattle fever ticks found in some areas of the state. farm bill will include less every year and kill them. With is always a bad idea. ended up finding a video of this season, and if Texas cat- Texas corn producers are money for farm programs and clubs. Which is not sporting at In one segment Walkman is the trainer being cruel to the tle were to be exposed, it looking to rebound after last focus on a farm safety net to all, if you ask me. If you can seen fending off a killer whale whale, taunting him with fish would have had costly con- year’s crop was decimated by protect against revenue short- walk right up to your prey and with a stick, to keep it from and stuff like that. They decid- sequences. Fever ticks can record heat waves and chron- falls and supplement with whack it over the head, then eating the seals. Now, seals are ed the whale got enough of cause Texas Cattle Fever, ic drought. crop insurance for catastroph- you’re not doing it right. a major part of the killer whale it and whacked the guy on which compromises repro- Dallas Fed: Texas land ic losses. But this practice is evidently diet, so the whale was just purpose. ductive ability, slows growth values rose in 2011... TCEQ presents drought legal, however unethical, and doing what came naturally to My point here is that orcas, and can lead to death. Texas land values, includ- emergency planning work- Walkman made it his life’s him. It was his job, in a manner being highly intelligent and The article noted the infect- ing farm and ranch land, rose shops... work to protect the seals. of speaking, to eat the seals. socially developed animals, ed hide came from Nuevo in 2011 as reported in the After more than a year of Which is all fine and good, as And Walkman had no business deserve just as much respect as Leon, Mexico, and U.S. Dallas Federal Reserve’s historic dry conditions, Texas far as it goes, but Walkman messing with that. harp seals. Plus you never hear Customs and Border Control quarterly ag survey, according municipalities and water went a lot further than that. He A few years ago I met a fel- of killer whales lying around agents denied its crossing of to a recent BEEF Magazine system operators should be tried to protect the seals, not low who had spent a lot of time in the snow, letting guys come the Texas-Mexico border. article. thinking of drought emergen- just from the club hunters, but (too much time, if you ask me) along with clubs and whack Texas AgriLife, 4-H to In the ag survey, the Dallas cy planning for their com- from everything else, too. with killer whales. I learned them over the head. offer youth vet program... Fed consulted Texas bankers munities. To aid in adequate Walkman spent a lot of time way more than I ever wanted I also wonder if the whale Texas 4-H students in for trends in Texas land val- drought emergency plan- living among the seals, trying to know about orcas from that Walkman hit with the stick the Panhandle looking for ues last year. Irrigated crop ning, the Texas Commission to be accepted, to build rap- guy, some of which I will now didn’t have something to careers in veterinary medi- land rose by 14 percent, and on Environmental Quality port with them. But he must relate to you, in order to make do with his death. Maybe it cine are in luck as the Texas dryland values increased by (TCEQ) will present a series have worn out his welcome, it sound like I know what I’m squirmed up on the shore and AgriLife Extension Service’s 6 percent. Texas ranch land, of planning workshops spent too much time on their talking about. Let me know if grabbed the seals and beat Potter County 4-H and however, posted only a small across Texas in January and couch, watching their televi- it works. Walkman to death with them, Youth Development pro- gain of 2 percent. February. sion, or something. Because Orcas, unlike humans, mate leaving a false trail for investi- gram is sponsoring a pro- The Dallas Fed’s ag survey Representatives from they finally killed him. for life, and spend a lot of gators. You never know. gram that will kick-start the also noted that respondents TCEQ and other Texas water The seal guy was found time with their young, teaching One thing is for sure – process. The Texas AgriLife expect a continued upward agencies will be on hand to beaten to death recently, and them about their environment. Walkman won’t be messing Extension office in Potter trend in Texas land values address the continuing Texas authorities first figured seal “Your environment consists with the balance of nature any- County will hold an orienta- this year. Overall, 16 percent drought and water availability ‘hunters’ must have done it. pretty much entirely of salt more. And if you look anything tion workshop at 6:30 p.m. on of the bankers said values across the state. Workshop But they took samples of blood water,” is the kind of thing I like him, my advice would be Jan. 27 in Amarillo. will continue to rise, while 6 presentations will introduce found on the tails of several imagine orca moms tell their to stay away from shorelines The program is designed percent expected declines. tools for water and drought adult harp seals nearby, and it babies. That is, when they’re from now on. That whale guy for youth ages 8-16. Students Farmer survey calls for management, explain how to matched Walkman’s blood. So not showing them how to catch told me that orcas have really who sign up for the pro- balanced farm safety net... create a drought emergency the seals did it, in the sleeping seals. long memories . . . gram will be committed to Farmers and ranchers are plan and review the Drinking bag, with the tail clubs. This guy was with a group a five-year study course and calling for the next farm bill Water Task Force. Now, a lot of people are call- of people who went to Alaska Kendal Hemphill is an out- apprenticeship that is career- to include a balanced farm TCEQ will present the fol- ing this a case of poetic justice, to study the killer whales once, door humor columnist and public oriented. The curriculum will safety net through crop insur- lowing drought emergency which is not right at all. If and they set up camp on a speaker who tries never to antago- be aimed at each age level ance and other programs, planning workshops: Walkman had been a seal club- beach. A group of orcas saw nize anything with ‘killer’ in its participating. according to a recent Reuters • Nacogdoches: Jan. 26 ber, it would have been poetic them, and a pair of adults name. Write to him at PO Box The students will be placed farmer survey. The farmer • Kerrville: Feb. 7 justice, which means your own brought the babies, one at a 1600, Mason, Tx 76856 or jeep@ in a setting to work under the survey was conducted during • New Braunfels: Feb. 9 misdeeds are turned against time, close to shore. The babies verizon.net supervision of veterinarians the American Farm Bureau • Liberty: Feb. 16 you. This was just a case, I would stick their heads out of and are expected to complete Federation (AFBF) annual • Midland: Feb. 28 hours of observation and a meeting in Honolulu last • Lubbock: Feb. 29 minimum of 500 hours of week. Additional details on each clinical skills on the job. Of the 462 respondents, the workshop, as well as more W.W. CONSTRUCTION To RSVP for attendance or farmer survey found that 39.4 resources for drought man- more information, call (806) percent want current farm agement, are available on the AND FENCING 373-0713. programs to continue with TCEQ website.

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JPD ACTIVITY REPORT The Junction Police 3. Sgt. House was con- bance. Department submits the tacted at the Junction Police 7. Officer Morgan was dis- JPD offense/incident/arrest Department in reference to a patched to the 2300 block of reports each week to keep forgery. Main in reference to a suspi- citizens informed of calls and 4. Sgt. House was dispatched cious circumstance. incidents occurring in the to the 200 block of Redbud in Thursday, January 19 city. Traffic citations are not reference to an EMS assist. 1. Sgt. House was dispatched included. 5. Sgt. House was dispatched to the 200 block of W. Redbud The release of the infor- to the 2000 block of Main in reference to a theft. mation is required by Texas in reference to a suspicious 2. Sgt. House was dispatched under the provisions of the person. to the 1700 block of College in Open Records Act. 6. Chief Ivy was contacted at reference to a theft. Although Texas law allows the Junction Police Department 3. Sgt. House was dispatched the release of names and in reference to a public assist. to the 200 block of N. 8th in addresses included in these 7. Officer Hernandez was reference to a burglary. reports (with the exception dispatched to the 1900 block 4. Officer Hernandez was of names of minors and vic- of N. Main in reference to dispatched to the 2100 block tims of sexual assault), this threats. of Main in reference to an Students of the Week waiting to have lunch with Dana Davis, JES principal, are, back row, newspaper has chosen to 8. Officer Hernandez was assault. from left, Cameron Tomlinson, Bronc Kothmann, Leacy Heap, and Neida Dominguez. In print only the names of those dispatched to the 200 block of 5. Officer Hernandez was the front row, from left to right, are Ragan Levien and Caden Roberts. arrested. Those named in Morales in reference to a civil dispatched to the 2300 block these incident reports should matter. of N. Main in reference to dis- be presumed innocent until Tuesday, January 17 orderly conduct KIMBLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT proven guilty. 1. Officer Maldonado was 6. Officer Hernandez was dispatched to the 100 block of dispatched to Hwy. 377 South Sheriff Hilario Cantu and ence to a welfare check. and McGowen Acres in refer- Sunday, January 15 E. Pine in reference to a tru- in reference to an assist. staff are privileged to bring 5. EMS responded to ence to a truck that ran through 1. Sgt. House was dispatched ancy matter. 7. Officer Hernandez was Kimble Hospital for a transfer a property owner’s fence. to the 400 block of College in you this weekly report of 2. Officer Maldonado was dispatched to the 200 block happenings in Kimble to Kerrville. Kimble County Jail reference to an animal control dispatched to the 2300 block of S. 11th in reference to a 1/18-1. EMS responded to Administrator Jeff Whitaker matter. County. of College in reference to an burglary. The information is taken Roosevelt in reference to a and staff processed 11 per- 2. Sgt. House was dispatched accident. Friday, January 20 from call slips, which do not fall victim. Subject was trans- sons through the Jail on the to the 100 block of S. 17th in 3. Officer Maldonado was 1. Sgt. House was dispatched ported to Kimble Hospital. following charges: reference to shots fired. always contain the outcome dispatched to the 1900 block to the 1000 block of Hackberry 2. EMS responded to the 700 1/16-1. Trooper Purvis 3. Sgt. House was dispatched of Main in reference to an in reference to an EMS assist. of the calls. block of N. 11th in reference to arrested Rene Garcia, 25, of to the 1000 block of College in assist. 2. Sgt. House was dispatched Kimble County dispatch a male subject with unknown Kingsville for DWI 2nd. reference to an escort. Wednesday, January 18 to the 1400 block of Oak in received 256 telephone calls medical. No transport. 2. Trooper Purvis arrested 4. Sgt. House was dispatched 1. Officer Maldonado was reference to a civil matter. and 591 radio transmissions 1/19-1. Deputy Gardner Tony Rios Jr., 37, of Junction to the 900 block of Hackberry dispatched to the 200 block 3. Officer Hernandez was during the week of January 15 responded to I-10 mm 443 in for DWI 2nd and possession of in reference to an assist. of N. 14th in reference to a dispatched to N. 18th and N. through January 21, 2012. reference to a stranded motor- methamphetamine. 5. Officer Noah was dis- disturbance. 19th in reference to an animal Kimble County Sheriff’s ist. 1/17-1. Deputy Whitaker patched to the 100 block of 2. Officer Maldonado was control matter. Deputies, EMS, Fire, and 2. Deputy Hull responded to arrested Amanda Herrera, 20, Nogales Circle in reference to dispatched to the 2300 block 4. Officer Hernandez was DPS were dispatched to 26 Segovia Truck Stop in refer- of Junction for out-of-county an EMS assist. of N. Main in reference to an dispatched to the 700 block of calls for service: ence to a report of panhandlers. warrant. 6. Officer Noah was dis- intoxicated pedestrian. Main in reference to an alarm 1/15-1. EMS responded 3. EMS responded to the 1/19-1. Deputy Brown patched to the 800 block of 3. Officer Maldonado was activation. to the 100 block of Nogales Valero in reference to a female arrested Anthony Burns, 28, Elm in reference to an assist. dispatched to the 400 block of Saturday, January 21 Circle in reference to a female subject complaining of chest of Junction for burglary of a 7. Officer Noah was dis- Oak in reference to an animal 1. Officer Maldonado was subject in severe pain. Subject pains. Subject was transported habitation, burglary of a build- patched to the 100 block of control matter. dispatched to the 1000 block was transported to Kimble to Kimble Hospital. ing and felony theft. Volmer in reference to threats. 4. Officer Maldonado was of College in reference to an Hospital. 4. JVFD and Deputy Gardner 2. Deputy Gardner arrest- 8. Officer Noah was dis- dispatched to the 700 block of escort. 2. Deputy Brown responded responded to 377 S. in refer- ed Tommy Wilkins, 46, of patched to the 200 block of N. N. 11th in reference to a wel- 2. Officer Maldonado was to I-10 mm 457 in reference to ence to a vehicle fire. Junction for burglary of a habi- 15th in reference to a criminal fare concern. dispatched to the 200 block a reckless driver. 5. EMS and Trooper tation, burglary of a building mischief report. 5. Officer Maldonado was of Perez St. in reference to a 3. Deputy Stewart responded Meadow responded to 377 S. and felony theft. Monday, January 16 dispatched to the 100 block of suicidal subject. to I-10 mm 442 in reference to in reference to an accident. 1/20-1. Deputy Payne 1. Sgt. House was dispatched E. Pine in reference to a tru- 3. Officer Morgan was a stranded motorist. Subject was transported to arrested Jordan Knox, 22, of to loop 281 in reference to an ancy matter. dispatched to Roselawn and 1/16-1. Deputy Suttle Kimble Hospital. Midland for felony fleeing, accident. 6. Officer Morgan was dis- Redbud in reference to a dis- responded to Kimble Hospital 6. Deputy Hagler responded possession of marijuana and 2. Sgt. House was dispatched patched to the 1900 block of turbance. to transport a MHMR patient to I-10 mm 457 in reference to felon in possession of a fire- to loop 281 in reference to an Main in reference to a distur- to Kerrville. a stranded motorist. arm. assist. 2. Deputy Suttle responded 7. EMS responded to 2. Deputy Brown arrested to I-10 mm 449 in reference to Kimble Hospital for a transfer Abel Martinez, 46, of Junction a stranded motorist. to Kerrville. for felony theft and violation 3. JVFD responded to the 1/20-1. Deputy Colston of probation. 100 block of Chestnut in refer- responded to MHMR to trans- 1/21-1. Game wardens ence to a vehicle fire. port a patient to Kerrville. Morrison and Krueger arrested 4. EMS responded to the 2. EMS responded to the Pauline Paine, 50, of Ingram 200 block of E. Redbud in 1000 block of Hackberry in for class B trespassing. reference to a fall victim. No reference to a female subject 2. Game wardens Morrison transport. with high fever and vomit- and Krueger arrested Billy A+ Tax 1/17-1. EMS responded to ing. Subject was transported to Paine, 27, of Ingram for class Kimble Hospital for a transfer Kimble Hospital. B trespassing. to San Angelo. 3. Deputy Hagler responded 3. Game wardens Morrison 2. EMS responded to to London Short Stop in refer- and Krueger arrested Travis Kimble Hospital for a transfer ence to a male subject suffer- Duglosch, 26, of Ingram for to Kerrville. ing from Alzheimer’s. class B trespassing. 3. Trooper Purvis responded 1/21-1. EMS responded to 4. Game wardens Morrison to 83 N. in reference to a reck- Hill Country Care Center for a and Krueger arrested Larry Service less driver. transport to Kimble Hospital. Baker, 60, of Ingram for class 4. Deputy Colston respond- 2. Sheriff Cantu and Deputy B trespassing. (tax preparers previously with...Jackson Hewitt) ed to Gifford Road in refer- Stewart responded to RR 1674 Pick-up and delivery Need money fast? available in Junction (call 325-942-1040 for details)

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Hospital Board and Preferred first-line treatments, the risk of Letters to the Editor Hospital Leasing, Junction, complications and even death Inc. discussed some upcom- is increased. Saving antibiotics Pecan market-What happened The Far East has devel- ing decisions regarding the for the next time they might be and why oped an extreme affection for hospital management contract 109 Reid Road, Junction, TX 76849 • (325) 446-3305 needed or taking antibiotics by Ron and Diane Sutton pecans. Approximately one- as reported in The Junction prescribed for someone else Sutton Pecan Company half of all exported pecans are Eagle, dated January 18, 2012. by Hayden Behling, PA-C can also be harmful. shipped to China, Hong Kong The options discussed were to Viral infections including A pecan tree is a type of and Vietnam. Together, they extend the existing hospital Question: During the win- most ear infections, colds, the Hickory. The only place in purchased 1% of the pecan management contract with or ter, I often find myself with flu, most coughs, most sore the world it is grown is the crop in 2005. Last year they without modification, replace a small illness of some sort, throats, bronchitis and the Southern United States from bought 27%. It cost more to the management company, or whether it be a cough, sore stomach flu cannot be fought eastern New Mexico across to ship pecans to California for return the management of the throat or cold. In the past, with antibiotics. Rest, fluids Georgia. Some are grown in shipment to China than it does hospital to the District. antibiotics have always helped and over-the-counter medica- Northern Mexico. to ship them to China. Due to The most important “option” me feel better. This time, my tions are often a better treat- Pecans are graded on the the lack of federal and state was not discussed by the doctor doesn’t think antibiot- ment option for viral infec- basis of the ratio of meats to regulations in the shelling pro- Board, which is the selection ics will help because I have a tions than antibiotics. Taking shell. Paper shell pecans are cess, the Chinese can probably of a management company viral infection, not a bacterial antibiotics to attempt to cure a about 50% to 55% meat, while purchase pecan meats cheaper by a competitive procurement infection. What is the differ- viral infection will not cure the natives are in the 38% to 42% than we can where they are process. In fact, this should ence between these two types infection, keep other people range. Also the meats must be produced. Soon we may buy not be an option. It should be of infections, and why can’t from getting sick or make the filled out without black spot or pecans from China cheaper the only way to go forward I take antibiotics for a viral patient feel better. It could also withered ends. than here at home. with the process. infection? cause unnecessary and harmful side effects. Pecan shelling equipment This past year, we knew If the Hospital Board is Answer: Although many people believe Taking an antibiotic to fight a viral infection cannot shell a round pecan the market would open high going to have a management that antibiotics are the solution to almost any will not only be useless against the infection, effectively because the shell- because of last year’s short- company to run our hospi- health problem, they can actually cause more but it could also contribute to antibiotic resist- ing pins must strike the pecan age. The big brokers sug- tal, they should select from harm than good if used incorrectly. In fact, ance. If antibiotics are used too often for viral on its elongated ends; other- gested we pay more in my multiple companies, based on antibiotics are the most common cause of infections that they can’t treat, they become wise, the cracking will result Del Rio warehouse and here the merits of submitted pro- emergency department visits for adverse drug less effective against the bacteria they are in only pieces. Thus, we don’t for whole pecans. I refused posals. This would bring a events in children, and antibiotic resistance is intended to treat. see Halbert or Burkett pecans because I realized that the level of financial transparen- one of the world’s most pressing public health To prevent antibiotic resistance and to suc- on the market like we did fifty average housewife would not cy that does not exist for the threats. cessfully fight both bacterial and viral infec- years ago. pay the extra high prices for present company, Preferred Antibiotics are effective against bacterial tions when necessary, only use antibiotics This year pecan prices were shelled pecans. Management. Remember infections, some fungal infections and some when they are likely to be beneficial. If unusually high. There are sev- Before, the average buyer that the tax dollars we pay the kinds of parasites. They do not work against your healthcare provider determines that you eral reasons for this. First, we would purchase 2-5 pounds management company (almost viruses. Bacterial infections that can be helped do not have a bacterial infection, simply had a short crop last year, and during the holiday season. $60,000 per month), plus the by antibiotics include some ear infections, ask about ways to help relieve your symp- this past year was a disaster This year, it was 1-2 pounds. use of our multi-million dol- severe sinus infections, strep throat, urinary toms that include over-the-counter treatment because of the drought across Sure as we predicted, in mid lar facilities, and all of the tract infections and many wound and skin options, increased fluid intake and rest. the southern United States. December the shellers said no proceeds from the facilities go infections. Hayden Behling, PA-C completed his under- The average price of a more, and all the buyers quit to the management company. Taking antibiotics as prescribed is essential. graduate and graduate work in the Physician pound of shelled pecans has buying. We sold out 26,000 This is the only process If someone takes an antibiotic for only a few Assistant Program at the University of Utah School jumped over 20% in the past pounds two weeks earlier. My that will assure that Kimble days instead of for the full course prescribed, of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah. He received year, up from $7.50 per pound father taught me right. County residents get the most it might wipe out some but not all of the bac- his Master’s in Physician Assistant studies in 2008. in 2008 and then $9.50 per ****** value for our tax dollars. teria. The surviving bacteria become more After graduation, Behling worked as a PA for Castle pound in 2010, and about $12 Dear Editor, Gary R. Primeaux resistant and are more easily spread to other Country Family Medicine in Price, Utah, before per pound this year. The Kimble County people. When bacteria become resistant to coming to Kimble Hospital.

operation that can truly make A CSP self-screening USDA extends Conservation Stewardship Program sign-up a difference on the landscape checklist is available to help of Texas.” producers determine if CSP USDA Natural Resources “We want to make sure that soon as they can.” address the effects of climate Producers are encouraged is suitable for their opera- Conservation Service (NRCS) people who want to be consid- CSP is offered in all 50 change. to apply for CSP throughout tion. The checklist highlights has extended the cut-off date ered for CSP during this first states, tribal lands and the “There are currently a lot the year to be considered for basic information about CSP for the current Conservation ranking period have the time Pacific and Caribbean areas of strong conservation efforts current and future applica- eligibility requirements, con- Stewardship Program (CSP) they need to complete their through continuous sign-ups. in the state, and this pro- tion ranking periods. Those tracts obligations and poten- ranking period to January 27. applications,” said NRCS Administered by NRCS, CSP gram lets us recognize those who apply by January 27 may tial payments. It is available Producers who maintain a State Conservationist Salvador provides many conservation producers and reward them be eligible for current avail- from local NRCS offices and high level of conservation on Salinas. “CSP is a very popu- benefits including improved for doing a good job,” said able funding. Eligible lands at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ their land and agree to adopt lar program, and I encourage water and soil quality, Salinas. “The funding through include cropland, pastureland, wps/portal/nrcs/main/nation- higher levels of stewardship interested producers to apply enhanced wildlife habitat and this program helps producers rangeland and nonindustrial al/programs/financial/csp. are eligible for CSP payments. at their local NRCS office as conservation activities that make improvements in their forestland. Page 16 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Moore, Shian Schafer, Kemry High School JISD releases honor roll lists Schoppe, Taylor Stubblefield, All As Ana Valverde, Collin Wallace 9th grade: Tamra Kott, Elementary Victoria Vance, Sarah Vasquez 5th grade: Aselyn Aguirre, Jessey Martinez, Hailey All As 4th grade: Randy Baiza, Kodi Croft, Cooper Davis, Morales Kindergarten: Jayme Leacy Heap, Nadia Menchaca, Kaylei Diefenbach, Dillon 10th grade: Juan Arzola, Atkins, Mignon Barker, Victoria Morales, Rebecca Faulkner, Michael Gonzales, Jose Bernal, Chelsea Black, Brianna Barrera, Julian Nowlin, Jewel Schoppe, Soon, I will begin a weekly column entitled, Justa Thunkin Jaden Hardesty, Brady Herbst, Ashley Brady, Samuel Carlile, Barrera, Leroy Bauer, Leland Quentin Schulze, David Udall, by me, the “Country Bunkin”. It will be similar to the one I did Sierra Hernandez, Kyle Trace Hickenbottom, Rachael Bernal, Catalina Boone, Michael Van Winkle, Abigail sometime ago called Ponderings. General topics will be factual Lumpkins, Zachery Martinez, Keeton, Samantha Leinweber, Hagen Braswell, Bonnita Zaborowski trivia, why things are the way they are, why we use ancient Javan Ortiz, Jordan Perez, Henry Whitworth, Justus Castillo, Shailee Dale, Noah 5th grade: Chloe Jackowski, sayings, political satire, little known facts, cooking ideas, and Sheyenne Riojas, Weston Young Esquivel, Benjamin Faulkner, Tania Manzanares, Macy suggestions for community development and current local top- Stapp, Skyler Wood 11th grade: Chelsi Davis, Christopher Gauna, Stella McAdams, Lauren Zion ics. The column is intended to provoke thought and not just to Cole Hurtte, Mykel Martin, Gauna, Gavin Gonzales, provoke. Middle School Michael Zaborowski John Hall, Stacy Hill, Maria AB As for the Justa Thunkin and “Country Bunkin” heading, it All As 12th grade: Fernando Lombrana, Diana Martin, Kindergarten: Christopher is from the “brand” I received from my early friends at Baylor 6th grade: Kyna Bullard, DeLeon, Rachal Katerle, Emily Moreno, Guthrie Moss, Angerstein, Kaiden Bowers, University in Waco, Texas. After high school graduation, my Mecina Davis, Noah Ivy, Ashley Mogford, Rocio Georgiann Navarrette, Eliseo Angela Hernandez, Ryleigh parents sent me to Baylor University. I had never been to Waco Elyssa McCain, Ricardo Russo Perez, Dalton Schulze, Mason Rivas, Caden Roberts, Moises Houser, Malachi Juarez, before. 7th grade: Jonathon Soward, Caleb Tabbert, Mary Salinas, Ruben San Miguel, Ethan Pena, Elizabeth Porter, Upon arrival at Baylor, I immediately noticed that I was much Aguerro, Adam Carpenter, Whitworth Hayden Smith, Aubrey Udall, Sabashtain Raney, Lindsey different from the other students. The other students were very Hannah Cooper, Hyleh Davis, Brodie White Redding, James Taylor, well dressed, wearing sport coats, slacks, button down shirts, and Seth Ervin, Rebecca Hoffman, AB 1st grade: Jade Bierschwale, Soloman Vance, Keysie penny loafer shoes. I got out of my car wearing a cowboy hat, Jacob Nowlin, Joshua 9th grade: Britni Adams, Charlie Burton, Jessica Carlile, Wilcox western shirt, blue jeans, boots, and long sideburns, carrying a Richardson, Chaz Spivey, Sarah Atchison, Chenoa Harley Castillo, Jaydan 1st grade: Zachary Baring- guitar. Thus, I was immediately branded the “Country Bunkin” Brittany Udall Bedford, Rachael Carpenter, Crenwelge, Dakota Ellis, ton, Rafael Benavides, Steven or “C.B.” for short. The nickname stuck ever since, even being 8th grade: Tiffany Barclay, Adam Castillo, Loryn Gipson, Andrew Esquivel, Andrew Childress, Aliyah Dodson, titled the “Country D.A.” Ryley Cooper, Caigen Davis, Zenofia Gonzalez, Sonia Gomez, Jordyn Harris, Lacie Dunn, Jeffrey Gauna, I believe that if a person has reasonably good command of the River Gibson, Madison Ibarra, Bria Mason, Kralyn Abby Henderson, Rebecca Austin Johnson, Jonathan English language, they may have a limited license to butcher it. McAdams, Dalton Roper, Murr, Jessica Rendon, Tristan Hernandez, Dalton Hoffman, Mann, Esmeralda Martinez, Remember the Louisiana Cajun Chef Justin Wilson and the Rachael Stapper, Kallan Zion Salinas, Dahlia Sauceda, Gabriella Ibarra, Ragan Levien, Mariajosse Ochoa, Mary Grand Ole Opry’s Minnie Pearl? Both had masters degrees in Mariah Warden Sarita Moreno Hernandez, Ian Powers, Braelyn Salinas, college. AB 10th grade: Lexie Brooks, Plumley, Waylon Robertson, Daniel Sheeds, Anhay See you in the paper!! 6th grade: Lexie Barrow, Isela Dela Cruz, Maranda Sarah Rotge, Jada Schoppe, Villanueva Mendez, Kavin Tristan Carlile, San Juana Gipson, Amanda Guzman, Virginia Tomlinson, Dimitrius Watkins DeLeon, A.J. Esquivel, Caleb Zachary Herbst, Katherine Van Winkle 2nd grade: Cesar Avila, Kott, Alexandria McAnally, Kneese, Kaitlin Lumpkins, Program on wind turbines 2nd grade: David Adams, Caden Dale, Kinlee Ensley, Amanda Salazar, Amber Drew Martinez, Cole Mason, Jay Ahlschwede, Zachary Erin Flores, Isaiah Gonzales, Salinas, Jose Salinas, Alyssa Juan Perez, Regan Powers, and transmission to be held Ainsworth, Chariss Barrow, Bronc Kothmann, Jaycie Smith, Berenice Vallejo Lyndsay Robertson, Holly by Laura Zak Carson Bullard, Risa Cantu, Norton, Derrick Vidal Trevino, Jacob Wilham Vanckhoven Viviana Castillo, Harvey 3rd grade: Harley Bauer, 7th grade: D’Shea Bannow- 11th grade: Yesenia Wind Turbines + Transmission: A Performance Art Show, will Conner, Emily Dunn, Josie Kylie Burney, Jason Carlile, sky, Zackery Bierschwale, Arzola, Vince Atchison, be held on Thursday, January 26, in the dining hall at Texas Tech Eckert, Isabella Esquivel, Julian Castillo, Chance Harlea Burleson, Abbey David Bednarz, Amanda University Center at Junction. A reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cailin Garza, Hannah Geddis, Condarco, Dylan Davis, Walker Carpenter, Savannah Howard, Belcik, Anthony Bland, Hanna with the presentation following at 7 p.m. Jimmy Hall, Tyson Harkins, Davis, Neida Dominguez, Kyle Hurtte, David Kneese, Braneff, Justin Brown, Megan Performance artists Kim Cypret, Laura Zak and Andy Kaylee Hernandez, Nikki Vincent Hernandez, Tyler Hill, Waelen Lopez, Irene Castillo, Jaime Condarco, Wilkinson will kick off the first of four Turbines + Transmission Hernandez, Will Jennings, Emily Howell-Sieker, Rolando McAnally, Carl Mogford, Srey Alina Escamilla, Lexi performance shows. Emma-Lee Leistikow, Oly Ibarra, Kyle Mann, Alondra Nang, Cody Teague, Emily Gallegos-Samora, Samantha Turbines + Transmission is a work of creative writing, visual Limon, Emily Lovelace, Perla Mata, Gabrielle Pena, Jessica Vanckhoven, Martin Wright Gonzales, Aurelio Hernandez, art and music. The stories told are pulled from the wind energy Mendez, Joseph Mogford, Sanchez, Severiano Sauceda, 8th grade: Allisa Anguiano, Gabby Lawhon, Melinda oral history collection housed at Texas Tech University’s Samuel Navarrette, Shaden Collyn Schaefer, Cash Spivey, Marshall Brown, Derek Lombrana, Haley Parsons, Southwest/Special Collection Library. Andy Wilkinson designed Pearl, Dakota Perez, Drake Michael Stanley, Hayley Carlile, Onita Carlile, Cassidy Johnny Richardson, Reese the project to capture the changing landscape of wind industry Powers, Jodie Routt, Rubie San Timms, Briley Tomlinson, Castleberry, Noel Esquivel, Sawyer, Jerry Silvernale, Kalea through the voices of those involved and impacted by areas of Miguel, Schaene Schafer, Ruth Graciela Villeda, Jerry Wallace Hunter Hernandez, William Simon, Harley Stewart, Paige development. He has interviewed farmers, landowners, wind Stapper, Larry Telles, Roy 4th grade: Ethan Adams, Hughes, Carli Jackowski, Townsend, Kary Watson, developers, municipal leaders, and environmentalists. Timms, Alejandra Villanueva, Donna Ainsworth, Derwin Carlos Lopez, Karina Martinez, Tayler Wright Cypert, Zak and Wilkinson wanted to stir these stories and Brooke Whitlock Anderson, Will Chapman, David Lee Modesto, Kristen 12th grade: Jessie Cantrell, shed light on the changing landscape of Texas. The artists do not 3rd grade: Will Castleberry, Steven Gauna, Thomas Perez, Asa Plumley, Lorena Jennifer Charo, John Dennis, want to change minds, force an agenda, call one side bad while Cameron Faulkner, Brooklyn Gleinser, Vanessa Gomez, Salinas, MaKlay Simon, Tye Douthit, Katy Heap, the other is good. Rather, the show asks questions. Each piece Graham, Cheyenne Harp, Angela Gonzales, Alexis Alberto Vallejo Trevino, Jordan Keeton, Hanna was made so that the audience could ask for themselves what is Kathryn Hoffman, Andrea Hernandez, Kaleb Leach, Cole Trever Wright Leistikow, Lizbeth Mauricio, beautiful, what is industrial, what we can get used to and what Stubblefield, Dylan Tapia, Levien, Lathan Lopez, Devon we can’t. Chad Morgan, Victor Ramirez FIRST STATE BANK Spotlights Firefighters ‘Shop Junction’ endorse McCullouch winners

Bill Mudge, center, is trying to not show his excitement when he received his check. Brad Mccullouch accepts $700 check from members of the Kerrville Professional Fire- Mudge dropped his receipt from West Bear Creek into the Shop Junction box located fighters Association and welcomes support and endorsement from the association. at the First State Bank. By doing so, it qualified him to participate in the annual contest that is held in December every year. With Mudge are Karen Baggett, (left) employee at West Bear Creek and Susan Lawler, a teller at First State Bank. The Kerrville Professional Firefighters West Bear Creek has been in business since 2000. Owners Tom Association is proud to announce our full and Linda Johnston welcome Kimble County residents and friends support and endorsement of Brad McCullouch to stop by, visit and shop. They offer a wide selection of jeans, for the office of 198th District Attorney and we shirts, skirts, blouses, cowboy hats, jewelry, gifts, ammunition, are honored to Brad present McCullouch turned inhim hun- with He a went donation on to thank the peo- of guns, horse tack, livestock hay, grain and cubes, just to name a few d p things found under one roof. $700 to be used towards his campaign.

“Shop Junction” is just a part of First State Bank’s commitment It’s just that simple.” to our local merchants and their customers. Shoppers are encour- aged to buy locally and to take part in the 2011 contest. “The Friendly Bank” First State Bank 2002 Main Street F-3-1c www.bradfor198da.comwww.bradfor198dda.com PAIDPAID FOR BY Y BRAD MCCULLOUCHMC CCULLOUCH FOR 198TH DISTRICT ATTORNEY,AATTTTTORNEYY,, KAKATHLEEN ATHLEENTHLEEN MAXWELL, TRETREASURER.EASURER. The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Page 17 2011 Texas Tech University Center at JISD NEWS

Junction review by Dr. Reneé SchulzeDr.Reneé Schulze by Robert Stubblefield credit hours during that time. all over the United States and Junction School Board of and a host of difficult decisions achievement. Courses are attended primar- internationally. Trustees to make. The time spent in board Texas Tech University ily by Lubbock students who The Llano River Field Station School board members come meetings represents just a Center at Junction celebrated come to Junction for field was opened in 2003 and is the As citizens who serve chil- from all walks of life. They are small fraction of the hours 40 years in Junction in 2011. based courses in the areas of largest inland field station in dren and represent their com- equipment operators, secretar- school board members devote Visitors to the Junction area Herpetology, Ornithology, Texas with multipurpose, mul- munities, individual school ies, doctors, lawyers, bankers, to their jobs. They work hard at may have seen a sign for Texas Mammalogy, Ecology, tidisciplinary research, educa- board members face com- business owners, law enforce- seminars and training sessions Tech University Center at Geography, Photography, tion and engagement programs plex and demanding chal- ment officers, ranchers, and to keep abreast of the latest Junction and wondered what English, Communications directed toward recognition, lenges. Yet, few people fully real estate agents, to name just changes in state and federal goes on there. The answer is and Restaurant Hotel Industry understanding and solutions to understand the scope and far- a few. regulations and learn trends in — a lot of things, for many Management. The two Summer natural resource, education and reaching implications of board While they wear many hats educational leadership. They people. Sessions are 21 days in June regional problems with nation- members’ responsibilities. All in the workday world, school also are deeply involved in In the 1940’s Kimble County and 21 days in July and serve al and international implica- Texans should recognize the board members put on a col- community activities and spend residents gave the land to the the Master of Art Students as tions in the following areas: vital contributions of these lective hat when they get down many hours in the schools and state of Texas, earmarking it for well as an ASU course offer- • Watershed and Range men and women and focus to the business of leading their at extracurricular events. Their the establishment of an institu- ing, Biology of Arachnids. Science – best management attention on the crucial role school districts. Board mem- love of learning and concern tion of higher education. Texas Students attend these course practices for brush control, these elected leaders play in bers must pull together as a and caring for students, staff, A&M University opened an offerings from as far away wildlife, biodiversity, restora- the education of our children. team toward a common goal— and the community drive board Adjunct campus in Junction as Hawaii, Washington, tion and conservation. They truly make a difference helping our students achieve. members’ desire to ensure that in 1951. During this time, the Wisconsin and Virginia. • Freshwater Systems – every day. While they may individually every student can succeed. famous football coach, Bear In addition to regular credit basic/applied/integrated stud- Their job is to establish a disagree on certain issues, their In recognition of this service, Bryant, put Junction on the courses, the TTU Center at ies of groundwater, springs, vision for the education pro- role as a board is to consist- January is designated as School map, by bringing the Aggie Junction is used for work- rivers and lakes. gram, design a structure to ently strive toward excellence. Board Recognition Month, and football team to train for sum- shops, retreats, meetings, • Environmental Education/ achieve that vision, assure Board members contrib- countless districts across the mer camp. After operating as conferences and other special Engagement – studies, pro- that schools are accountable to ute hundreds and hundreds state will take this opportunity a college preparatory facil- activities. The Texas Society grams and workshops on natu- the community, and strongly of hours each year governing to say thanks to our trustees ity and later, sporadically as of Range Management’s ral resources and STEM school advocate continuous improve- their districts. Whether craft- for giving so much to their a research center, the campus Youth Range Workshop has content for students, teachers, ment in student learning. That ing policies, hiring administra- communities. Make a special was assigned by the legislature held the one week event each parents and public. job entails an endless string of tors, listening to staff and stu- effort to tell each school board to Texas Tech University in summer at Junction, for 55 In November, TTU part- meetings and school functions dent concerns, or recognizing member that his or her hard 1971. of their 57 years. This past nered with the Texas Forest to attend; reams of reports, outstanding programs, board work has been noticed and is Located on the South Llano year, TTU Junction has Service, welcoming Raymond agendas, proposals, and other members always keep their truly appreciated. River, the diverse 411-acre hosted the Natural Resource McDonald back to the com- information to read and study; eyes on the goal of student campus provides a beautiful Conservation Service, Texas munity. Various training and landscape for academic learn- Society of Mammalogists, certification courses for wild- ing and a natural science labo- National Science Foundation, land firefighters will take place ratory. Over 4,400 students, Texas Ornithology Society, at TTU Junction beginning in Filing period opens for Kimble County visitors and guests came to the US Fish and Wildlife Services, January 2012. Texas Tech University Center Texas Parks and Wildlife One of our proudest accom- Hospital District Board candidates at Junction this past year. Department, Guadalupe Bass, plishments in 2011 was open- by Claudette Primeaux Hospital office at the entrance jurisdiction to be totally men- The Outdoor School edu- Grazing Land Conservation ing the TTU Junction cam- Hospital District Board of the hospital. tally incapacitated or partially cates primarily 5th grade stu- Initiative, Texas AgriLife, pus to serve as the incident member Individuals submitting mentally incapacitated with- dents, from all across Texas. and TORCH workshops. TTU command post during the an application to run for a out the right to vote Approximately 2,038 students Lubbock and universities Oasis Pipeline Fire this past The election for two board Kimble County Hospital • must not have been finally attended the TTU Outdoor from around the state come to spring. Over 300 firefight- members positions for the District Board seat must convicted of a felony from School for either a two night Junction for field trips to con- ers from across the nation uti- Kimble County Hospital meet the following eligibility which the person has not three day academy or a one duct research and hold work- lized the center. The American District will be held May 12, requirements: been pardoned or otherwise day excursion. The Outdoor shops for leadership devel- Red Cross and the Salvation 2012. The filing period for • must be a citizen of the released from the resulting School program educates stu- opment. Middle schools and Army had a presence and set those interested in running for United States disabilities dents with hands-on outdoor high schools utilize the TTU up a mess tent which served one of the Board positions is • must be 18 years of age • must have resided con- learning experiences which ropes course for team build- meals to over 150 firefighters from Saturday, February 4, to or older on the first day of tinuously in Kimble County focus on math and science cur- ing activities. More locally, the at one time. They also provid- Monday, March 5, at 5 p.m. the term to be filled at the for the past two years riculums as well as ecology, TTU Center at Junction hosted ed firefighters with a sundry Filing forms can be obtained election • must be a qualified prop- natural history, astronomy, Emmaus walks for both men of needed items from bottled at the reception office at the • must not have been deter- erty taxpaying voter of the leadership and team building. and women, the JISD Cross water to bath soap. Much of entrance of the hospital and mined by a final judgment district More than 190 students made Country Invitational Meet, the community of Junction was must also be returned there of a court exercising probate up Junction’s Intersession and Earth Day, Farm Safety Day, ever present assisting with the when complete. The dead- two Summer Sessions in 2011. and Boy Scout Groups. The endeavor. line for write-in candidates is Intersession is comprised of annual Kite Retreat is held Texas Tech welcomes visi- Monday, March 5, at 5 p.m. Community Calendar 15 days in May where a stu- at Junction each Memorial tors to the Center and wishes Those interested in filing to dent can earn three or four Weekend bringing guests from Junction a Happy New Year. run for election of a Kimble Thursday, January 26 County Hospital District Rotary: noon, Isaack’s Restaurant Board seat must follow the Wind Turbine & Transmission Performance: 6:30 p.m., Texas IN SHORT process below: Tech-Junction Dining Hall style show each year and generous donations • A candidate may pick up Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church Scholarship opportunity from area donors. an application and Campaign offered Treasurer Appointment form Friday, January 27 from the Kimble County JHS Girls Basketball vs. Comfort: 5 & 6:30 p.m., Junction by Charlotte Kneupper District Hospital office at the JHS Boys Basketball vs. Comfort: 5 & 8 p.m., Junction The Women’s Auxiliary to the Texas Sheep Area Agency on Aging to entrance of the hospital at 349 and Goat Raiser’s Association, Hill Country visit Senior Center Reid Road, Junction, Texas. Chapter is once again offering scholarship • Applications must be Saturday, January 28 opportunities to area high school seniors and 8th grade JMS Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m. Junction 8th The Area Agency on Aging of the Concho signed and notarized. current university juniors, seniors and graduate Girls vs. Mason 8th Girls, 10 a.m. Junction 8th Boys vs. Mason Valley strives to provide information, assis- • The term of office for hos- students. 8th Boys, 11 a.m. Mason 8th Girls vs. Sonora 8th Girls, 12 p.m. tance, and services to the older citizens of pital board member is three Deadline to apply is April 1, and no late years. Mason 8th Boys vs. Sonora 8th Boys, 1 p.m. Sonora 8th Girls vs. applications will be accepted. Kimble County. AAA staff will be available to assist individuals on February 1, 2012, from • All applications filed are Junction 8th Girls, 2 p.m. Sonora 8th Boys vs. Junction 8th Boys, Applications can be obtained at the local public records and open to High School Gym high school counselor’s office or by e-mail to 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kimble County Senior Center, 404 College Street in Junction. inspection upon request. 7th grade JMS Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m. Junction 7th [email protected] or kneup- • Completed applications Boys vs. Mason 7th Boys, 10 a.m. Junction 7th Girls vs. Mason [email protected]. Mail applications to Charlotte For more information, contact Area Agency on Aging of the Concho Valley at 325-223- must be filed by March 5, 7th Girls, 11 a.m. Mason 7th Boys vs. Sonora 7th Boys, 12 p.m. Kneupper, 4A Sisterdale-Lindendale RD 2012, by 5:00 p.m. in the Mason 7th Girls vs. Sonora 7th Girls, 1 p.m. Sonora 7th Boys vs. Boerne, TX 78006 5704 or toll-free at 1-877-944-9666 or just dial Kimble County District Junction 7th Boys, 2 p.m. Sonora 7th Girls vs. Junction 7th Girls, Scholarship money is raised with an annual 2-1-1. Rock Gym Sudoku puzzle Sunday, January 29 COW POKES Men’s Bible Class: 9 a.m., broadcast on KMBL 1450 AM & Sponsored each week by: KOOK 93.5 FM from Girl Scout House by Ace Reid BackStreet Players Workshop: 2-4:30 p.m., Red Barn Theater Fellowship Night (formerly Celebrate Recovery): 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church Kimble Hospital Monday, January 30 2101 Main Street, Junction Adult ESL Class Meeting: 6-9 p.m., JMS RM 105 Sudoku Puzzle(325) #2383-M446-3321 Al-Anon: 5:30 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall Kimble Hospital Board: 6 p.m., Hospital Meeting Room 1 2 3 4 Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m., Kimble County Library Tuesday, January 31 5 6 7 8 3 Story Hour: 10 a.m., Kimble County Library Children’s Corner Adult ESL Class Meeting: 6-9 p.m. JMS RM 105

9 3 5 Wednesday, February 1 Area Agency on Aging: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Senior Center 5 1 3 House of Faith: 3-5 p.m., Rotary/Girl Scout House If you would like to have an event placed on the 6 2 Community Calendar, call 446-2610 before 5 p.m. 8 4 9 on Monday or email to [email protected]. UPCOMING EVENTS Cowpokes is sponsored each week by 4 7 5 February 10 3 5 9 2 4 Junction National bank Rotary Pancake Supper The Brand Name in Kimble County Banking March 2 & 3 www.junctionnational.com St. Jude Basketball Tournament 7 8 6 1 Member FDIC 9 © 200 Hometown Content Medium Page 18 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Photo by Rhandy Helton Lewis’s woodpecker spotted in Junction Submitted by Rhandy Helton around southwestern Colorado, particularly the Durango-Pagosa On right, notice the bird with Springs area. pecan a in his mouth! Great photo Woodpeckers have a distinctive of the bird with its food source. flight pattern in that they undu- Rhandy Helton found and identi- late, up and down. This bird flies fied this species on January 5, straight. and it is still here. The bird is in Birds of more northern climates the tall pecan trees just upstream do occasionally irrupt south dur- from Morgan Shady Park on the ing winter, and a number of more South Llano River and can best northern and western species have be viewed by driving through the found their way to Texas this win- rodeo grounds toward the river ter. and looking across. A good number of birders have He looks like a small crow while already been to Junction to see and flying and is very different from photograph the bird. Helton had 13 the woodpeckers we normally see at one time recently, and others are Photo by Dave Patton around Junction. The bird is found planning to come.

Junction Elementary 2nd graders are reading Officer Buckle and Gloria, a story about a K9 police officer. Kimble County Deputy Billy Hull and his partner, Buddy, recently visited with the students and discussed having Buddy as a partner and what it takes to become a law officer. Students are, back row, from left, Derrick Vidal, Bronc Kothmann, Emma Leistikow, Joseph Mogford, Cailin Garza, David Adams, Chariss Barrow, Alejandra Villanueva, Risa Cantu, Nikki Hernandez, Caden Dale, Tyson Harkins, Zack Ainsworth, Samuel Navarrette, Cristian Lombrana, Emily Lovelace and Ezekiel Gonzales. Kneeling in the middle row, from left, are Thomas Conner, Jodie Routt, Brooke Whitlock, Kaylee Hernandez, Drake Powers, Shaden Pearl, Cesar Avila, Rubie San Miguel, Dakota Perez, Larry Telles, Schaene Schafer, Emily Dunn, Isaiah Gonzales, Roy Timms and Travis Mann. Seated in front are, from left, Jay Ahlschwede, Carson Bullard, Kinlee Ensley, Deputy Hull, Buddy, Jimmy Hall, Ignacio Dela Torre II, Ruth Stapper, Erin Flores, Viviana Castillo, Isa Esquivel and Nicolai Valenzuela.