Issue No. 44 Thursday, February 14, 2019 Comanche, Texas 18 Pages THE COMANCHE CHIEF

Since 1873 Comanche County’s Oldest Business Institution TheComancheChief.com Published for and about Comanche County 75¢ Ronnie Clifton fi les for re-election TxDOT to conduct second public meeting for proposed in Comanche Mayor’s race . . . My name is Ronnie improvements to SH 36 in Comanche County . . . Clifton and I am seeking The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct requested, and may be re-election as Mayor a second public meeting for the purpose of soliciting submitted either in person or of Comanche, Texas. It public comment on proposed improvements to SH 36 in by mail to: Jason Scantling, has been an honor and a Comanche County, from US 67 to CR 324. P.E., Texas Department of privilege to serve in this The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 Transportation, Brownwood capacity since 2011. Serving at the Comanche High School Commons located at 1600 District Offi ce, 2495 US as mayor has made me N. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442. The meeting will be Highway 183 North, have a deep appreciation an open house format from 5 - 7 p.m., and attendees are Brownwood, Texas 76802. Written comments must for those who served in free to come and go; however, there will be a formal be postmarked by Wednesday, March 13, 2019 to be this position prior to my presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. TxDOT staff will included in the public meeting summary. election. It has also given be on hand to answer questions before and after the Persons interested in attending this meeting who have me that same appreciation presentation. special communication or accommodation needs are for a community that my The proposed SH 36 improvements would include the encouraged to contact the TxDOT Brownwood District wife Mona, and I have called home for almost thirty reconstruction of the roadway, addition of passing lanes, Public Information Offi ce at (325) 643‐0413 at least two years. drainage improvements, and intersection improvements. working days prior to the meeting. Because the public I seek re-election because I believe the citizens of Maps showing the proposed project’s location and meeting will be conducted in English, any requests for this community enjoy a quality of life that allows them geometric design will be available for viewing at the language interpreters or other special communication to work, play, worship, shop, and volunteer without the public meeting. This and other public information is also needs should also be made at least two days prior to burden of a high city tax rate looming that requires them on fi le and available for public inspection at the TxDOT the meeting. Every reasonable eff ort will be made to to prioritize that ahead of the enjoyable things that life Brownwood District Offi ce located at 2495 US Highway accommodate these needs. off ers. 183 North, Brownwood, TX 76802. TxDOT’s Brownwood District includes Brown, Since I have been mayor I have had the opportunity All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Lampasas, McCulloch, to visit and speak to students at all the campuses of and express their views on the proposed project. Written Mills, San Saba and Stephens counties. our school district and to almost, if not, all of our comments from the public regarding this project are civic organizations. I have been privileged to be part of decisions that have benefi tted our citizens from the youngest to the oldest. I also have the opportunity, Comanche County Closings on as do all of our citizens, to attend the three city wide worship opportunities (Thanksgiving, Palm Sunday, and Baccalaureate) which bring all denominations together to Burn Ban lifted ... give thanks to God for our community and beyond. On Monday, February 11 the Comanche County President’s Day At each of these stops I have always tried to visit with Commissioners Court lifted the county burn ban that has been in place since November 26, 2018 for the Monday, February 18 is President’s Day with the and listen to the passions, concerns, and celebrations of following closings: all banks, the Comanche County the people. I seek that out to give me direction in my unincorporated areas of Comanche County. It is recommenced that anyone wishing to burn: Courthouse and Comanche City Hall, along with other position as mayor to do my very best to make those governmental offi ces in the area. Comanche ISD students decisions that will be most benefi cial to the citizens. 1) Call Dispatch at 325-356-2222 to tell them where Continued on PG 9A will also be given a holiday on Monday, February 18. you wish to burn. By informing Dispatch of your Contrary to popular belief, the observed federal holiday is burn, the fi re departments will not be required to actually called Washington’s Birthday. Neither Congress Deadline for respond to unneeded calls. nor the President has ever stipulated that the name 2) It is further recommended that winds be under 10 of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be mph and humidity above 50% before you conduct a changed to Presidents’ Day. Congress has never declared a national holiday binding in all states and each state May 4 election burn. decides its own legal holidays. Washington’s birthday The deadline to fi le for the local entities May 4 3) lt is recommended that there be on site water or was celebrated on February 22 until well into the 20th election is February 15. This election will be for city and equipment to control the fi re. Century. In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday school board seats and ect. 4) By State law, the burn may be started one hour Law to provide uniform annual observances of certain If you have already fi led, please come by The after sunrise and must be in the smoldering state one legal public holidays on Mondays.” Comanche Chief offi ce for a picture and present your bio or send them to [email protected]. hour before sunset. Esmeralda Cumba fi les for Comanche Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet The annual banquet was held last Friday night at the Other offi cers include Virginia Fleming, executive City of Comanche council seat Comanche High School Commons area. director, Billie Engel, administrative assistant and Jason Esmeralda “Esmo” Many local businesses and citizens from the Comanche Conine, ex-offi cio. Cumba is a Paramedic area joined for a fun evening of togetherness. Special speaker was Stacy Dudley with Root and Supervisor for Comanche After Clint Tunnel, master of ceremonies, gave some Roam Creative Studio talking about how they can help County EMS. She graduated opening remarks and Gary Bear with Totelcom gave the chamber market their current members. from Comanche High the invocation, the guests enjoyed a great meal. The Next awards were given out for; Business of the Year, School in 1990. Her initial dinner was catered by Littlejohn’s out of the Gustine and Agriculture Family, Citizen of the Year, Cornerstone introduction to healthcare Hamilton areas. Award, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and was as a volunteer in the After the dinner was served, the Hon. Judge Stephanie Organization of the Year. Pictures of the winners can bee medical records department Davis welcomed special guests that included J. D. seen below and throughout this week’s newspaper. of Comanche Community Sheffi eld, Texas House Rep. District 59, Ronnie Clifton, The evening ended with a live auction by Wade Hall Hospital while she was in Mayor of Comanche, Robert Cobb, Comanche Mayor and a door prize give-away. All items were donated by high school. Pro-Tem, and Comanche School Board members Neil chamber members. Her retail career started while she was a senior in high Dudley and Rachel Hilliard. Remember to save the date for the Food Truck Rodeo school as she worked at the Sears Catalog Store and later, Sherry Reynolds then introduced the outgoing on March 11. she worked as a Customer Service Rep for GTE. Comanche Chamber of Commerce Directors that Music by Copper Chief, Mike McClure, & She returned to healthcare 1993 at Comanche included; Amanda Baehler, Tonna Clemons, Jason Cody Canada and the Departed. There will be 30 Community Home Health where she worked as the Offi ce Conine, Riley Hilliard, Jacci Stewart and Clint Tunnell. vendors and 10 food trucks. A great kids area will Coordinator. In 1998, she began classes to become an Trey Akin, new president of the Comanche Chamber be on site including free face painting, free bounce EMT and gained her certifi cation. In 2000, she achieved Board of Directors, introduced the new directors; Gary house, pony rides, and mechanical bull rides. the EMT-Paramedic level certifi cation and has continued Bear, Wilma Fleming, Emily McNew, secretary, Krista Comanche County Area Go Texans will be sponsoring a to serve Comanche County as a Paramedic for Comanche Munroe, and Corey Scott. goat roping. County EMS. The holdover directors include; Rebecca Conley, Purchase your tickets at the Chamber of Commerce She became a volunteer fi refi ghter for Comanche treasurer, Kim Comer, Sherry Reynolds, vice president or on line at Facebook.com/Comanche Chamber/events. Volunteer Fire Department in 2001 and served as the and Kristi Taylor. Secretary from 2003 until 2011. Although she is not an active fi refi ghter, she continues to strongly support the CVFD. She is a member of CYC and is helping to grow the organization to better serve our young and aspiring athletes. She has completed her education in Healthcare Documentation and is currently working on her bachelor’s while raising 2 young girls who are very active. Esmeralda is a lifelong resident of Comanche and is married to Steven Cumba, a CYC Board Member, together they have 3 children – Garrett, Mia, Jordyn and 1 grandchild, Hazley. Esmeralda plans to continue her career as a paramedic, and she will continue to serve her hometown in any way she possibly can. “Comanche is a great place to live and raise kids. I love my hometown ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR: This year’s and want to see Comanche thrive for future generations”. recipient of the Organization of the Year went to the Comanche County Historical Museum. “One of the Candidates that have fi led greatest assets to our society is the documentation and preservation of the heritage and history that has before February 15 deadline BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: This year’s recipient of made Comanche and Comanche County what it is Candidates for the Saturday, May 4 Election must the Business of the Year went to Sorrells Farms Retail today,” emcee Clint Tunnel stated. “The purpose of the fi le by Friday February 15 for the local entities, city and Store. The fi rst Sorrells Retail Store was organized out by Museum has been and will continue to be to provide school board seats. their pecan orchard where they sold some of their pecan accurate information, community awareness, artifacts, Currently, for Comanche City Council seats, Jerome to the public. Then the retail store evolved and they original documentation of important events and people Hall, incumbent, has fi led, along with incumbent Mayor bought a building in the city of Comanche off of Hwy. throughout our history and to show appreciation to those who have helped pave the way for Comanche County Ronnie Clifton. New candidate for mayor is Mary Boyd 377. Throughout the years the retail store grew some and its future,” he added. The following people serve on who fi led last week. New candidate for the council is more and needed even more expansion. That is when the Museum Board: Garry Steele, David Gore, Sandra Esmeralda Cumba. the Sorrells family bought the current building were Blackwood, Ruth Adele Waggoner, Fain McDaniel, For the Comanche ISD Board of Trustees, incumbent they now operate at 409 E Central, Comanche. The retail Bobby Lane and Cliff Conway pictured above, Clint Sheila Stephens is running for re-election for Place 7. So store off ers various gifts and food items. They have great Tunnell, Lee Wayne Gore, Beth Martin, Cindy Brannon, far, no one has fi led for outgoing trustee Rachel Hilliard, products for both bridal and baby registries. Pictured are Beth Fairbrother, Preston Cox, Keith and Mika Prater, Place 6. Delinda and Kinley Sorrells. Larry Harbour and Missy Jones. www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 2A students in 6 grades. Later he went to school in Fort Texas Statehood Day is February 19 Stockton, a more civilized Texas Statehood Day is 1846. For almost ten years, answered the challenge, and part of the state, as his parents February 19, an important Texas had stood as an today the Lone Star State is called it. But Ben missed his date in Texas history. On this independent nation. Now, at admired both nationally and small school in Terlingua. He day in 1846, the formal the end of a formal ceremony internationally. transfer of sovereignty from on the steps of the old log was not used to big crowds Texans have many reasons The Republic of Texas to The Capitol building, the Stars and to celebrate the success and of students. His graduating State of Texas took place in Stripes were raised, and Texas prosperity of our State. A few class in Fort Stockton had Austin. While the became the 28th state of the accomplishments are cited 150 students. He joined the legal entry date of Texas into United States of America. below which demonstrate the Marine Corps at age 17 and the United States was De In his farewell speech of enterprising spirit and result spent seven years developing February 19, 1846, Anson of a work ethic common to Ben knows the Big Bend country a distinguished career. He Jones, the last president our unique Texas heritage. “By and large, the region taken lots of steps, especially says the Marine Corps made of Texas remarked: “With Our gross state product was only miles upon miles of around Lajitas and Terlngua. him a man because he had such a population as Texas (GSP) for 2011 was estimated Ben is the 6th generation some great mentors. After possesses, characterized as at $1.3 trillion by the State loneliness, which is just the it is with great intelligence of his family to live in the his discharge he attended Comptroller, making the way most of the inhabitants and enterprise, and with such Texas economy the 14th liked it.” area. His grandparents ran San Angelo State and elements of prosperity as largest in the world! That sentence is from the Lajitas Trading Post. graduated with honors. Then she now possesses, a genial Statehood Day is one of a book by Ben English of His great aunt was Maggie he became a Texas Highway climate and a fertile soil, it twelve Texas Honor Days Alpine titled Yonderings: Smith, who ran some hot Patrolman and spent his will be her own fault if she designated by The Daughters Trails and Memories of the springs and became known entire career in the Ozona- does not reach an importance of the Republic of Texas. The Big Bend. as the fi rst colorful female Sonora area before retiring to and a social elevation, not D.R.T. is the oldest women’s I’ve interviewed character in the mountain Alpine. He’s glad to be back. surpassed by any community patriotic organization in photographers, writers, country. In the late 1950s “If you’re born and bred cember 29, 1845, authority to on earth.” In the 167 years Texas and is dedicated to the she bought a brand new in this country it does not the new State of Texas was since President Jones made preservation and education of historians and all sorts of not given until February 19, his remarks, Texans have folks who have attempted station wagon and fi lled it matter where you go or how Texas history. to convey their impressions with goats. “Any time you long you’re gone, the Big of the Big Bend of Texas. bought a car from Casner Bend is still home and there They’ve all expressed their Motor Company when you will still be a pull back to the thoughts in such a manner came into town you got a Big Bend.” that indicated a fi erce love free wash job and they’d He told me he wanted and appreciation for the clean out the inside of the to do 3 things in his life: area along the Rio Grande. car. Nobody wanted to clean be a Marine, a Highway When I interviewed Ben Maggie’s vehicle because Patrolman and a writer. He English and read his book I there were goat pellets all is now working on some discovered a man who knows over the place.” Ben was novels. the names of every plant, born in 1959 and during “When my publisher animal, trail, mountain, his formative years spent told me I needed to be on stream, insect, mesa, canyon, weekends and summers with Facebook I found out how rock, bird or legend found in his grandparents at Lajitas. to do it and the fi rst people I this intriguing part of Texas. He developed outdoor heard from were some of my He writes about his long skills and a big dose of self- classmates from Terlingua. I hikes. His descriptions of the reliance. hadn’t seen them in over 40 terrain make you feel every At Terlingua, he attended years. They still had that step he takes. And he has a one-room school with 9 close feeling for each other.” What is new at CCMC Dr. John Bawduniak, MD, is a General Surgery specialist. He received his medical degree from THE University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2002, having over 17 years of diverse experience. He is associated with many hospitals and travels to Comanche County Medical Center every other week to COMANCHE perform general surgery. Starting in April, he will be performing surgeries once a week at CCMC. New State of the Art Endoscopy Tower COUNTY The endoscopy unit allows surgeons to perform medical procedures through an endoscopy, which is a camera used to visualize structures within the body without making large incisions. BURN BAN Dr. Bawduniak performs all general surgeries including laparoscopic removal of gall bladders, appendix, colon resections & hernia repairs. This tower will allow faster surgery, faster recovery and faster time HAS BEEN to get back to your activities of daily living. The tower can be used for many surgeries and procedures and it will enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries. LIFTED. If you are in need of a surgery, check with your physician for a referral to Dr. Bawduniak. For more information contact Comanche County Medical Center’s Surgery department @ 254-879-4988. New physicians joining Comanche County Medical Center in 2019, Dr. Onishi and Dr. Deal. Dr. Annelle Onishi, M.D., coming to CCMC from Hawaii on March 29, 2019 She will be providing patient care in the Doctors Medical Center and Comanche County Medical Center. Dr. Onishi attended John A. Burns School of Medicine and Penn State University/Geisinger Family Practice Residency Program. For the last 20 years, she has worked as a full time inpatient/outpatient physician, a primary care physician, and owned her own practice. Immediately before coming to Comanche, she was working at an urgent care facility. She will be specializing in; family medicine, geriatric medicine, women’s health. Dr. Sydney Deal, M.D., coming to CCMC from Georgia on October 1, 2019. She will be providing patient care in the Doctors Medical Center and Comanche County Medical Center. Dr. Deal earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. She completed her residency in family medicine at Atlanta Medical Center. She is also certifi ed by the American Board of Family Medicine. In Georgia, she was part of a Family Medicine Medical Group where she managed a wide array of medical concerns. She believes in fostering a healthy physician- patient relationship that facilitates assurance and respect. She will be specializing in; family medicine and primary care doctor. CCMC would also like to welcome new visiting specialists that will be visiting Comanche County Medical Center and performing procedures on specifi c dates. Dr. Lance Ellis, DO, Primary Specialty – Orthopedic Surgery, Secondary Specialty – Orthopedic Surgery Of the Spine, practicing medicine since 2006 Dr. Jeremiah Havins, Primary Specialty - Interventional Cardiologist, Secondary Specialty – Internal Medicine, practicing medicine since 2015. Dr. James Fowler, Md, Specialty - Ear, Nose & Throat, Otolaryngologist, practicing for more than 20 years. Comanche County Consolidated Hospital District and Comanche County Medical Center are proud to announce the arrival of there new ambulance, #251. The ambulance is a 2017 Ford F450, wheeled coach and has up to date equipment. The ambulance will be put into service immediately. With the arrival of the new ambulance, CCCHD and CCMC will have the fi nest fl eet that they have had in several years and there are future plans to upgrade the entire fl eet over the next couple of years. www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 3A ulcers can be very painful, prior to putting the bit in problems in the mouth and especially when a bit is their mouth for the fi rst pulling teeth. used for riding. As a result, time,” Easterwood said. “Loose or broken teeth, the horse may be resistant “After that, most horses along with retained baby to riding or otherwise not should have their teeth teeth, may need to be PET TALK behave normally. fl oated once a year.” removed. Older horses can There are many signs She added that the have other developmental Senior Citizen COLLEGE STATION, Easterwood said the horse owners can look for teeth may need to be issues that also require Feb. 11, 2019 – Horses most common dental that indicate their horse is examined at least twice removing teeth,” Lunch Menu use their teeth for several issue for horses is the having dental issues. a year if they are wearing Easterwood said. If your functions, including eating, development of sharp According to abnormally. A dental check horse is showing any of the grooming, and defense. enamel points that form Easterwood, these include should also be performed signs of dental pain or has Like most other pets, horses naturally when horses drooling, dropping grain, anytime the horse is eating not had a dental checkup need regular check-ups and grind their teeth. refusing to eat long-stem strangely or reacting to the in a while, make sure to Tuesday, February 19 maintenance for their teeth, “Horses develop sharp roughage, performance bit. Equine veterinarians contact your veterinarian. Chili, beans, tossed salad, which should be done by enamel points along the issues, and turning the head may also perform other Your horse will be happier dressing, cornbread, fruit an equine veterinarian. cheek side of their upper to the side when eating. dental procedures, such with a mouth full of clean, and milk For National Pet Dental cheek teeth and along the The sharp enamel points as addressing soft tissue healthy teeth. Wednesday, February 20 Health Month this February, tongue side of their lower can be reduced by an Spaghetti, meat sauce, Dr. Leslie Easterwood, a cheek teeth,” she said. equine veterinarian through broccoli, salad, dressing, clinical assistant professor “These sharp enamel points a procedure called dental garlic toast, ambrosia cup at the Texas A&M College can cause ulcerations down fl oating, which involves and milk of Veterinary Medicine & the insides of their cheeks smoothing down the edges Friday, February 22 Biomedical Sciences, has and along the sides of their with a dental fi le. Chicken taco, Spanish rice, advice for keeping a horse’s tongues.” “Horses should have pinto beans, tossed salad, teeth clean and healthy. Easterwood said these their fi rst dental fl oating dressing, pudding and milk

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Periodical Postage Paid at Comanche, Texas 76442., Published weekly since 1873; now published every Thursday. www.TheComancheChief.Com, email: [email protected] www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 4A REVIVAL Sunday, February 17 O Savvy Senior FULL GOSPEL CHURCH of Idaho; John Shipman Dudley and wife Cynthia of Helping our seniors 700 East Oak Street, Comanche, Texas Marie Dudley, age 75, Japan; Jershah Oosterhoff Morning Service 10:30am~Evening Service 6:00pm passed away on Tuesday, and husband Shackie of extend their driving years Evangelist – Rodney Carpenter February 5, 2019, in Florida; Gabby Shipman Music – Danny Bingham and Sounds of His Voice Copperas Cove, Texas. of Comanche; two Dear Savvy Senior, older-driver or ADED.net. stepchildren: Jamie Blair What tips or resources Take a refresher course: Everyone is welcome! Come and be blessed! of Oklahoma and Jennifer can you recommend to help AAA and AARP both Wilson of Oklahoma; elderly seniors extend their have older driver refresher twenty-two grandchildren driving years? My dad, courses that can help your Church Directory and numerous great- who’s 82, is still a decent dad tune-up his driving grandchildren. George was driver, but I worry about skills, and learn how to It is only $11 Full Gospel Church his safety going forward. adjust for slower refl exes, preceded in death by his a week to tell (nondenominational) son, Jeremy Blair and his Inquiring Daughter weaker vision and other parents, O.D. and Sarah Dear Inquiring, age-related changes that people about your 700 E. Oak, Comanche (Alvey) Allen. With more than 40 aff ect driving. Taking a church in The Sunday Worship Condolences may be million licensed drivers in class may also earn him Comanche Chief’s Morning: 10:30 * Evening: 6:00 the U.S. over the age of 65, a discount on his auto off ered on line at www. Bi-Weekly Church Come worship with us comanchefh.com. there are lots of resources insurance. To locate a class, Directory. Please available today to help contact your local AAA contact us at 325- She was born on April keep older drivers safe and (AAA.com), or AARP 8, 1943, in Brownwood, Crews behind the wheel longer. (AARP.org/drive, 888-227- 356-2636 for more Sandra Marion Texas, to James Henry Here are some simple steps 7669). Most courses cost inquiries! Davidson Crews, 60, of and Ruby Lois (Lewis) you can take to help keep around $15 to $30 and can Lookout Valley, was born 206 Industrial Blvd Lambert. On September your dad driving safely. be taken in the classroom directly across road from Comanche airport in Chicago Illinois on 16, 1961, she was united Get his eyes checked: or online. July 6th,1958. She passed Gateway Sunday Worship in marriage to Willie Joe Because about 90 percent of Another good resource away Saturday, January Baptist Church Morning Worship 11:00 am Dudley in Brownwood. He the information necessary to look into is CarFit. 26th, 2019 in Chattanooga, Pastor - Steve Monty preceded her in death on to drive is received through This is a free assessment Tennessee. Sandra was 254-631-8899 May 20, 2017. Marie was our eyes, getting your dad’s program that will help your preceded in death by her OUR MISSION: To cooperate with the Holy Spirit in a devoted wife, mother, eyes checked every year dad adjust his vehicle for a father Harold Davidson grandmother and great- to be sure his vision and better fi t, making it easier spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to promote and her sister Leota A. grandmother. For many eyewear is up to par is an and safer to drive. CarFit Coari. Biblical values and the institution of the family. years she worked as a important fi rst step. events are held around the teacher’s aide and she was Check his meds: country in select locations. Abiding Life Mt. Pleasant an excellent homemaker. Does your dad take any See Car-Fit.org to look for medicine or combination one near you. Fellowship Baptist Church She was a member of A Full Gospel Church Cowboy Church in of medicines that make Make some adjustments: 205 W. Summit Comanche, Texas. him sleepy, light-headed Recognizing your dad’s State Hwy 590 South A Small Country Church or loopy? If so, make a driving vulnerabilities and Phone (325) 356-2360 “With a Heart Bigger Than Texas” She is survived by 951 Hwy 2247, Comanche, Texas her daughter, Dawn list of all his medications making small changes Pastor: Rick Griffi th Hartsfi eld and husband (prescription and over- on when and where he Service Times SUNDAY James of Copperas Cove; the-counter) and dietary drives can go a long Sun. 10:30 am & 6 pm Bible Studyy 9:45 am Wed. & Youth: 7 pm Worshipp 11 am son, George (Ricky) supplements, and take it way in helping keep him WEDNESDAY Dudley and wife Jessica to his doctor or pharmacist safe and driving longer. Sat. Night Prayer Meeting 6 pm Youth Ministry 6:30 pm of Brownwood; daughter, for a review. You can also Adjustments may include Tammi Stewart of Blanket; get help with this online at not driving after dark or fi fteen grandchildren; RoadwiseRX.com. during rush hour traffi c, The family left to East Side Church four great-grandchildren; Evaluate his driving: avoiding major highways BAPTIST CHURCH cherish her memories brother, Archie Lambert To stay on top of any or other busy roads, and are her husband Oscar 207 FM 3381 . Comanche, TX of Christ of Comanche; brother- potential driving issues, not driving in poor weather Sunday School 9:45am 205 Hwy 3381, Comanche Crews of Chattanooga in-law, Jack Allen you should take a ride with conditions. Sunday Morning Worship 10:50am TN; children, James and Sunday Dudley and wife Betty your dad from time-to-time You can fi nd more tips Sunday Evening Worship 6:30pm Kendra Mussared of Bible Study 3:00 PM of Brownwood; sisters- watching for problem areas, at AAA Senior Driving at Wednesday Evening 6:30pm Belton Texas, Brian and Worship 4:00 PM in-law, Ruth Dudley of such as: Does he drive SeniorDriving.AAA.com. April Mussared of Trenton Pastor: Steven Schulte Brownwood, Nelda Dudley at inappropriate speeds, And fi nally, when it gets Wednesday Georgia, Robert Mussared For Bus Ministry, call church of Comanche, and Peggy tailgate or drift between to the point that your dad’s Worship 7:00 PM of Crossville Tennessee, 325/356-3667 Dudley of Brownwood.; lanes? Does he have driving isn’t safe anymore Richard and Christy and numerous nieces diffi culty seeing, backing and he needs to quit, Mussared of Harrison and nephews. She was up or changing lanes? The Hartford Financial CHURCH OF CHRIST Tennessee; sister Gail preceded in death by her Does he react slowly, get Services Group and Zion Hill Knoth; stepmother, Thelma Sidney Baptist Church parents, James and Ruby confused easily or make MIT AgeLab off ers two Chapman Davidson; Van Dyke Community Lambert, and brother, poor driving decisions? For helpful resources. Go to 18 grandchildren, 4124 Hwy 1689 . PO Box 179 James B. Lambert. more tips, see the National TheHartford.com/lifetime Harold Higginbotham Christopher, Zoa, Lexi, Sidney, Texas 76474 Pastor A memorial service Caregivers Library driving – click on “Publications” Sunday School 10:00 am Kylie, Zander, Althea, was held at 2:00 P.M. assessment checklist at on the menu bar – and Worship 11:00 am Marin, Emma, Eileen, Evening Worship 5:00 pm Friday, February 8, 2019, SeniorDriverChecklist.org. download or order the “At Sunday Bible Study 10:00 am Wednesday Worship 6:30 pm Kaitlyn, Troy, Alanna, Youth Program at Cowboy Church in If your dad needs a more the Crossroads” and/or Worship Service 10:55 am Colton, Adam, Charity, 6 miles out on N Hwy 16 Comanche, with Jim Nelson thorough evaluation, “We Need to Talk” guides. Evening Worship 6:00 pm Isaac, Grace, Abigail; two offi ciating. Condolences you can turn to a driver Send your senior 254-879-3510 great-grandchildren Aiden may be off ered on line at rehabilitation specialist questions to: Savvy Senior, and Wyatt, and a multitude www.comanchefh.com. who’s trained to evaluate P.O. Box 5443, Norman, of friends. older drivers. This type of OK 73070. Visitation services were assessment typically costs Jim Miller is a Allen held at Ryan Funeral Home FirstBaptist Church George Allen, age 69, between $100 and $200. contributor to the NBC on Thursday, January 31, Dr. Van Christian, Pastor passed away on Saturday, To locate a professional in Today show and author of No fancy duds, come as you are! 2019 at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. February 9, 2019, at his your area, visit AOTA.org/ “The Savvy Senior” book. SUNDAY GATHERIN’ 10 AM Worship - 9:00 am then on Friday, February home in Comanche, Texas. WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7 PM Sunday School - 10:00 am 1st from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral Country Gospel, Cowboy Service is broadcast service were at 6:00 p.m. Preaching, Relaxed Atmosphere Live on AM 1550 KCOM and Great Fellowship! Friday in the chapel. Her A nursery is provided for all morning services 9101 Hwy 377/ 67, Comanche body was carried to Union (West of Rodeo Arena) Evening Worship - 7:00 pm Cemetery in Comanche, Check us out on Facebook! Wednesday - 7:00 pm Texas to be laid to rest. Chapel service was HOPE held at Comanche Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on LUTHERAN HURCH Monday, February 4, C ELCA 2019. Condolences may be off ered on line at www. 300 E. Cedar in Comanche comanchefh.com. Sunday School: 9 am Fear thou not; for I am Worship Service: 10:15 am with thee: be not dismayed; He was born on May for I am thy God: I will 28, 1949, in Amarillo, REID strengthen thee; yea, I 325-356-5165 Texas, to O.D. and Sarah will help thee; yea, I will 500 N. Pearl St. MONUMENT (Alvey) Allen. 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David Ray online for Front Page News, Obituaries, Maps & 2019 Calendars Classifieds & and Planners Sports at The Chief TheComancheChief.com www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 5A exercise), the greater the benefi ts. For example, the Happenings at the Library pregnant lover missing, M˞˜ˎ˞˖ M˞˜˒˗ː˜ Centers for Disease Control BY HOLLIS MCCRIGHT Monk’s two daughters arid Prevention (2018) 311 N. A S . PO B 777 missing and his best friend’s B M J off ers the following list of C, TX 76442 . www.ComanchePublicLibrary.com H: W-S 10:00 -4:00 325-356-2122 wife, Kat, unconscious 402 M R, C • 325-356-5115 proven benefi ts of physical Monday & Tuesday 9am-5pm; Wednesday & Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-noon; on the kitchen fl oor. With activity: Closed Thursday ~ Like us on Facebook at Comanche Public Library! no shred of evidence to Good afternoon. This watching all of their work, Lowered blood pressure Love is in the air! It’s follow, Pierce’s one hope is a cold Saturday. I didn’t and one day, I went out and into a movie in 2009 with Improved cholesterol levels Valentine’s day! I hope to fi nd the woman he loves check the temperature introduced myself and told Reduced risk of Ashley Judd, Wes Studi, you are with a loved one, and his unborn child is today, but yesterdays was Mr. Herrera that I thought cardiovascular disease Edward James Olmos and celebrating with him or Kat, the only witness to 30 degrees. all of the workers were Lowered triglycerides some other names you her. If your loved one is what happened. But the Today I want to write artists, and that is true. I Lowered blood sugar won’t really recognize. no longer with you, then injured woman is in a semi- about the T.O. Moore cabin. really do admire anyone Increased high-density Plot line is this: Lucas, a remember the happy and comatose state and cannot We all enjoyed having who can do such great lipoprotein (HDL} resident of Colorado, fi nds cholesterol good times and celebrate speak—until a brilliant the T.O. Moore Historical work. a dog in a construction site Reduced risk of type 2 the love that you shared neurologist off ers a radical Marker dedication so On Friday night, along with many kittens, diabetes and metabolic with them. If you need a approach to “unlock” her much. We appreciate February 8th, at the and he and his friend, syndrome fraternal hug, then come to mind long enough to ask having a wonderful crowd Comanche Chamber Olivia, takes the dog home Enhanced weight control the library on Friday and a few questions. Halfway at the Museum for this. of Commerce and to live with him. He calls and improved body-fat I will be glad to give you around the world in I am proud of the history Agriculture Banquet, our percentage the dog Bella. After a few one! Portugal, another tragedy associated with this, and, Comanche Historical Stronger bones and muscles years of happy life with One way to share love, occurs that will connect I’m especially proud Museum was awarded the Reduced risk of conditions Lucas, bad news arrives. is with a pet. Whether it the two events. Monk and of our good friend Jim ORGANIZATION OF aff ecting joints (e.g., The city they live in, is with a cat (my choice), Gray, plus the Sigma Force Roberts for recognizing the THE YEAR AWARD. arthritis,) Denver, has outlawed the a dog, horse, or you raise will uncover a frightening signifi cance of this long We are so proud of this Reduced risk of some ownership of pit bulls, and cancers (e.g., colon, breast, cattle, sheep or goats, they revelation about the past, a before the rest of us were. award and appreciate the Bella is deemed a pitbull. endometrial and lung are all God’s creatures and truth about the present and I look forward to hosting Chamber awarding this to When Bella is eventually cancer) fun and interesting to take will impact the future. more school tours and our Museum. captured, Lucas picks her Improved mental health and care of. When my BIL had In Target Alex Cross (F look forward to showing We invite the parents up and after being fi ned, is mood goats on the place, it was PAT) by James Patterson, this cabin to the students. I of Comanche County, allowed to take her home. Reduced risk of depression so much fun to watch those killers will strike at the especially want them to see please come and bring your Maintained thinking, However, he is warned that little rascals race around, heart of the American how the logs were fi tted school aged children. Let learning and judgment if Bella is picked up again, hop, skip and jump; climb government. A killer elite: together. I don’t think that them see the cabin, our skills with age she’ll be put to sleep. To up on the hay bales or six assassins are on the the early-day settlers had arrowhead collections, our Improved sleep avoid this, Lucas sends whatever they could fi nd. loose but so is Alex Cross. A tape measures, but each Indian diorama, and I want Improved ability to perform Bella to live with friends Now we are content to leader has fallen, and Alex man could look at a log and children to understand that daily activities and reduced of his in New Mexico risk of falls watch the calves frisk and Cross joins the procession estimate how long it was before this was Comanche until he can fi nd another Increased longevity play in the fi eld when they of mourners from Capitol and just where he needed to County, this land was home outside of Denver More specifi cally, the “get their tail over the Hill to the White House. make the notches in order known as the LEON city limits where Bella can American College of Sports dashboard” (do you know Then a sniper’s bullet for each log to fi t. RIVER COUNTRY. There be safe. However, Bella Medicine reports that where that phrase comes strikes a target in the heart The chinking on the were lots of Comanche misses Lucas so much that regular physical activity: from”? Daddy would use of DC. Alex Cross’s wife, cabin was redone by Mr. Indians, deer, turkeys, Lowers risk of stroke by she leaves Farmington and it when someone would Bree Stone, newly elevated Martin Herrera and his bears and other animals. 27% begins the 400 miles long get in a fi t. So I just chief of DC detectives sons of Comanche. I was Thank you, Missy Cox Reduces the incidence of journey home, a journey heart disease and high blood Googled that phrase; this which will take more than must solve the case or lose pressure by approximately is what it means: “When two years to complete if her position. The Secret 40% a horse drawing a carriage she can survive the journey. Service and the FBI deploy Reduces the risk of was prancing proudly OK, this will be like The as well in the race to fi nd developing Alzheimer’s its tail often fell on top Incredible Journey but not the shooter. Alex is tasked disease by approximately of the dashboard (which so far and only one animal. by the new President 40% protected the passengers On a completely diff erent to lead an investigation Reduces mortality and risk from the horses and mud, topic is James Rollins’ unprecedented in scale and BB C B recurrent breast cancer by etc.) Hence this expression scope. But is the sniper’s approximately 50% Crucible(F ROL). This is Lowers risk of developing means uppity, proud, #13 in the Sigma Force strike only the beginning type 2 diabetes by 58% haughty, conceited, pleased novel series by Rollins and of a larger attack on the “The Power of Motion” Lowers risk of colon cancer with ones self”. Now aren’t again it is a roller coaster nation? What if you possessed As you continue reading, by over 60% you glad I went off on this of a ride. Out for a drink Regular physical activity tangent? with his best friend and THE a power to increase your critically think about how COMANCHE overall potential, extend you could make greater may also have signifi cant That was a long colleague, Monk Kokkalis, COUNTY your longevity and help use of t e power that you cognitive benefi ts, with introduction to W. Bruce when Commander Gray BURN BAN prevent disease? actually already possess. research showing enhanced Cameron’s book, A Dog’s Pierce arrives home on HAS BEEN The extraordinary thing Exercise typically has performance during and Way Home (F CAM). It Christmas Eve, he fi nds LIFTED. ls, that you do! It is the three main components: following intermittent is a novel and was made his home ransacked, his power of motion. Motion is cardiorespiratory, strength exercise. Recent research movement, and movement and fl exibility exercise. shows that aerobic fi tness has been conceptualized Each one is part of the may positively contribute to as physical activity for the overall power equation the allocation of attentional human body. to positively benefi t your resources in childhood Physical activity refers health and fi tness; thus, it (Raine et al., 2018). Further, to any bodily movement is recommended to include resistance training seems to produced by skeletal all three components into a have a particular benefi t muscles that requires regular workout regimen. related to Inhibitory control energy expenditure. A However, there truly is functions in the brain. subcategory of physical power in all types of motion The human body works activity is exercise, which to improve your well-being best when it is active. The refers to intentional, and health, regardless of more we ask of our bodies, planned, structured and the type, length or intensity. the stronger and more fi t tasting room and patio repetitive movement that Some movement is always they become. The more fi t aims to improve or maintain better than none. we are, the more effi cient physical fi tness (World The power of motion and eff ective we will will be opening Health Organization, 2018). not only positively impacts function in all areas of life. Before we take a brief the human body, but also The more we put our bodies look at the power that the mind (cognition and in motion, the better our Friday, February 15 motion has, take a moment emotional wellbeing), minds will function. to refl ect on your normal social well-being, outlook Imagine what could 2pm - 8pm. day and your routines, and on life and self-perception. happen if we started write down how many The more consistently converting sitting hours into waking hours per day you physical activity is practiced moving hours each day. Saturday, February 16 move and are sedentary. (including intentional The power of motion has the potential to transform your life in incredible ways! 12pm - 8pm Fro-Yo Blueberry Lemon Bites These frozen yogurt and Sunday afternoon bites are made with just 3 all-natural ingredients. Try your favorite fruit and yogurt fl avors for creative tasty snacks. 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Game Report Comanche Varsity Boys Feb 8, 2019 VS Hamilton Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final COMANCHE 11 14 11 10 46 Hamilton 13 10 9 17 49 ODOM AND MERCER CONTINUE FOOTBALL PLAY: On National Sign- Kade Mercer 27, Ricardo Sanchez 7, Taelon Sorrells 5, Kasey Middleton 4, Cash ing Day two Comanche High School senior signed letters of intent to play football at Cook 3 Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. CHS head football coach/AD, Ste- Game Report Comanche Varsity Boys phen Hermesmeyey announced the players during lunch at the CHS commons area on Feb 5, 2019 Vs Early Wednesday, February 6. Varsity Price Odom and Kade Mercer signed their letters in front of CHS students and faculty. Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Final Then posed with family and friends for pictures. It was joyous time for them to cele- Comanche 11 12 16 9 4 52 brate with their fellow students, family and faculty at Comanche High School Early 5 19 16 8 6 54 Kade Mercer 18, Ryan Stephens 12, Kasey Middleton 6, Cash Cook 5, Taelon Sor- rells 5, Zach Foster 3, Dev Bhakta 2, Zach Rodriguez 1 COMANCHE JV 2 vs HAMILTON Comanche Maidens Basketball TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL COMANCHE 7 4 2 5 18 After going to back to back to back district championships the last three years the HAMILTON 7 12 6 7 32 CHS Maidens varsity basketball team will not be going to the playoff s this year. The TOP SCORERS: girls played hard all season and this young group will be back next year with high MASON COTTEN (6), MATTHEW MARTIN (4), BRAYSON SEIDER (3), JOSH- aspirations. UA JOHNSON (3), Below are stats from the last game of the season for the varsity Maidens which re- JATON PATE (2) sulted in a win. JV1 VS. HAMILTON Varsity TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final COMANCHE 17 8 9 8 42 Comanche 10 8 14 8 40 HAMILTON 9 6 9 8 26 Early 3 4 1 15 23 TOP SCORERS: TRENT ODOM (9), CODY FEIST (7), JUSTIN CUELLAR (6), M. Welch (13), Alize L. (13), V. Lopez (7), D. Wendt (2), M. Carter (2), H. Lorta (1) LIKE WILSON (6), OSCAR RIOS (5), HUDSON WELCH (4), JOHN GILLIAM (3), JV2 HARRISON KOLB (2) Teams 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final COMANCHE JV 2 vs EARLY Comanche 6 5 3 8 22 TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL Early 2 0 2 2 6 EARLY 10 11 6 8 35 M. Lambert (6), M. Osinga (4), A. Rios (3), M. Licea (3), M. Lopez (2), R. Garcia (2), COMANCHE 8 9 0 3 20 D. Gomez (2) TOP SCORERS: MASON COTTEN (8), MATTHEW MARTIN (5), JOSHUA JOHNSON (4), SUREN BHAKTA (3) Comanche ISD Sports JV1 VS. EARLY Saturday, February 16 Powerlifting @ Stephenville, 9:00-10:00am, TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL Softball @ Brady 12:00 – 1:00pm, JV Softball @ Brady COMANCHE 12 14 9 13 48 EARLY 7 7 10 7 31 2:00 – 3:00pm TOP SCORERS: TRENT ODOM (14), HUDSON WELCH (11), JUSTIN CUELLAR Tuesday, February 18 Softball here vs Bluff Dale, 4:00 – 5:00pm, (9), OSCAR RIOS (7), CODY FEIST (4), JOHN GILLIAM (3) Baseball Here San Saba JV 4pm (no varsity), 5:00 – 6:00pm Thursday, February 21 Early-Bangs Baseball Tourn V only February 21 – 23, Softball @ Stephenville Tournament February 21 – 23, HS Boys Golf @ San Saba 9:00 – 10:00am CJHS Basketball Friday, February 22 JV Baseball Tourn @ Dublin, February 22 – 23 JH Boys Basketball: 7TH GRADE A TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL Good Luck Maidens and Indians! COMANCHE 16 16 10 9 51

Kameron W. Mazurek DUBLIN 1 3 0 5 9 PLLC TOP SCORERS: ALEXANDER HASTINGS (15), LAYDEN WELCH (11), KYLER CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT BEATY (9), AYDEN FISHBACK (8), DIEGO GUTIERREZ (6), PIERSON SOR- RELLS (2) 207 N Austin Comanche, TX SEASON RECORD 10-2 325-356-1199 7TH GRADE B TEAM 1ST 2ND FINAL COMANCHE 12 4 16 DUBLIN 2 4 6 TOP SCORERS: JOHN ELLIOT (6), PRESTON ODELL (4), CUTTER JACINTO (2), ANTHONY ALVARADO (2), ISAAC MORALES (2) Season record 6-2 8TH B TEAM 1ST 2ND FINAL COMANCHE 10 11 21 207 N Austin Street Dublin 7 6 13 Comanche, TX TOP SCORER’S: DOM RIOS – 8; SETH CLEMMONS - 5 (325) 356 1086 SEASON RECORD: 8-0 8TH A TEAM 1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH FINAL COMANCHE 11 7 11 8 37 Dublin 8 9 10 5 32 TOP SCORER’S: MIGUEL MARTINEZ – 17; ETHAN MORIN – 8 SEASON RECORD: 10 -2

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CollisionRWR Center 325-356-5348 12520 Highway 16 Comanche www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 7A Lunch: Fish sticks, mixed gelatin and milk No school The Comanche Lions Club veggies, mandarin oranges Jeff eries Junior High Tuesday, February 19 and milk Monday, February 18 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza ready for Track concessions Comanche Pre-K No school and oatmeal Monday, February 18 Tuesday, February 19 Lunch: Ranchero wrap or The Comanche Lions Club will be off ering con- No school Breakfast: Breakfast pizza country pot pie, biscuit, cessions at the Redskin Relays, the Comanche High Tuesday, February 19 and oatmeal broccoli bites, fresh veggie School and Jeff eries Junior High Track Meets, in March. Breakfast: Muffi n, cheese Lunch: Chicken quesa- cup, snowball salad and “Mark it in your calendar now for the dinner and an CISD School Lunch Menu stick, fruit and milk dillas, corn, pinto beans, milk athletic event at the Stadium next month. We hope the Comanche Early Headstart Lunch: Taquitos, queso, salsa, fruit and milk Wednesday, February 20 weather will be much warmer by then. And come support Monday, February 18 pinto beans, mandarin Wednesday, February 20 Breakfast: Eggs, sausage, the track athletes,” says Eddy Parker, Lions Club Vice No school oranges and milk Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- biscuit, gravy and jelly President. Tuesday, February 19 Wednesday, February 20 sage, eggs and gravy Lunch: Chicken alfre- The Redskin Relays will be held Thursday, Breakfast: Muffi n, yogurt, Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- Lunch: French bread piz- do, breadsticks or pizza March 21 and Friday, March 22 at the Comanche High fruit and milk sage, eggs, gravy, fruit and za, marinara cups, garden pocket, marinara sauce, School Stadium. They will be serving chopped barbecue Lunch: Pizza, steamed milk salad, Cali blend veggies, Tuscan veggies, salad, hot sandwiches and corny dog meal deals along with candy broccoli, mixed fruit and Lunch: Hamburger, baby fruit, pudding and milk cinnamon apples, cookie and drinks. All proceeds will go to supporting Lions Club milk carrots, diced pears and Thursday, February 21 and milk activities including scholarship funds. Wednesday, February 20 milk Breakfast: French toast, Thursday, February 21 And thanks to those that joined them for chili last Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- Thursday, February 21 bacon and syrup Breakfast: French toast week! For more information on Comanche Lion’s Club sage, eggs, fruit and milk Breakfast: French toast, Lunch: Steak fi ngers, gra- sticks, bacon and syrup or the Redskin Relays contact Parker at 254-842-8859. Lunch: Asian chicken, bacon, fruit and milk vy, roll, mashed potatoes, Lunch: Tex-Mex stack or savory green bean cup, Lunch: Chicken nuggets, steamed carrots, fruit and chicken fajitas, Spanish DONKEY strawberry cup and milk mac and cheese, garden milk rice, refried beans, tomato BASKETBALL Thursday, February 21 salad, fresh fruit and milk Friday, February 22 cup, salsa, fruit and milk Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, Friday, February 22 Breakfast: Rolled taco, Friday, February 22 Sunday, February 24 fruit and milk Breakfast: French toast, salsa and yogurt Breakfast: Sausage ko- 5 pm at the Sidney Gym! Lunch: Taquitos, seasoned bacon, fruit and milk Lunch: Boneless chicken lache and yogurt corn, fruity gelatin and Lunch: Pizza, seasoned wings, celery sticks, baby Lunch: Indian chicken HOSTED BY milk corn, fruity gelatin and carrots, cornbread, fruit, bowl, gravy or breaded SIDNEY JUNIOR CLASS Friday, February 22 milk brownie and milk pork chop, mashed po- Breakfast: Waffl e, sausage, Comanche Elementary Comanche High School tatoes, green beans, roll, Brisket sandwich fruit and milk Monday, February 18 Monday, February 18 fruit and milk meals will be for sale! Lunch: Fish sticks, mixed No school veggies, mandarin oranges Tuesday, February 19 and milk Breakfast: Muffi n and Comanche Headstart cheese stick Monday, February 18 Lunch: Taquitos, queso, No school pinto beans, seasoned Tuesday, February 19 corn, salsa, mandarin Breakfast: Muffi n, yogurt, oranges and milk fruit and milk Wednesday, February 20 Lunch: Pizza, steamed Breakfast: Sausage, egg, broccoli, mixed fruit and biscuit, gravy and jelly milk Lunch: Hamburger, Wednesday, February 20 garnish, cucumber slices, Breakfast: Biscuit, sau- baby carrots, diced pears, sage, eggs, fruit and milk cookie and milk Lunch: Asian chicken, Thursday, February 21 savory green beans, straw- Breakfast: French toast, berry cup and milk bacon and syrup Thursday, February 21 Lunch: Chicken nugget, Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mac and cheese, green fruit and milk beans, garden salad, fresh Lunch: Taquitos, seasoned fruit and milk corn, fruity gelatin and Friday, February 22 milk Breakfast: Waffl e and Friday, February 22 oatmeal Breakfast: Waffl e, sausage, Lunch: Pizza, seasoned fruit and milk corn, tomato cup, fruity Crossword Puzzle Solution will be in next weeks newspaper!

To sponsor this page please call 325-356-2636 or email [email protected] www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 8A CISD School Board Minutes Director 1 year Non- (No Action To Be Taken) City of Comanche Minutes of Regular Stephen Hermesmeyer Chpt 21 Employment 5.1. Athletic Director’s Meeting of The Board Athletic Director 2 year Agreement Report of Education Comanche Administrative Contract Motion Carried 7-0. 5.2. Technology Independent School District, Curtis Stahnke Elementary 3.3. Consideration and Director’s Report News February 11, 2019 Principal 2 year Discussion on Ordering an 5.3. Food Director’s BE IT REMEMBERED Administrative Contract Election and Appointing an Report Blood drive in new THAT THE BOARD Joseph Simmons Junior Election Judge for the May 5.4. School Operations OF TRUSTEES High Principal 2 year 4, 2019, School Trustee Report location on February 18 OF COMANCHE Administrative Contract Election 5.5. Early Childhood Citizens of Comanche and the surrounding INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Angela Askew High School Motion by Neil Center Report communities will have the opportunity to save a life by DISTRICT met in Regular Assistant Principal 2 Dudley second by Harold 5.6. Elementary Report donating blood on Monday, February 18. The Hendrick Session on Monday, year Administrative Contract Higginbotham to Order an 5.7. Junior High Report Regional Blood Center bloodmobile will be at Bayer February 11, 2019, Jennifer Rucker Elementary Election for the May 4, 2019, 5.8. High School Report Motors from 1 PM until 6 PM. beginning at 6:30 PM in the Assistant Principal 2 year School Trustee Election and 5.9. Director of Finance Hendrick Regional Blood Center donors supply blood Comanche ISD Boardroom Administrative Contract Appoint Dana Middleton as Report to patients in 17 area hospitals. Patients who may need with the following members Melinda Megna Director of the Election Judge. Motion 5.10. Superintendent’s blood transfusions include cancer patients, babies in the present to-wit: Jason ECC 1 year Retire/ Carried 7-0. Report NICU, pediatric patients, surgical patients and accident Pate, Sheila Stephens, Rehire Contract 4. Consent Agenda (Action 6. Discussion Items (No or trauma victims. Neil Dudley, Kay Hagood, Linda McGinnis Technology Required) Action To Be Taken) Donors will receive a T-shirt. Those who have Harold Higginbotham, Director 1 year Term 4.1. Approve minutes from 7. Consider and Discuss eligibility questions may call 325-670-2880. Rachel Hilliard, Eric Garcia, Contract the Regular Meeting January Adjournment and Superintendent Gary Kathy Herring Director of 14, 2018, and Disbursement Motion by Neil Free tax preparation available of Funds Report Dudley second by Harold A free Income Tax Preparation Program by the Speegle. Finance 1 year Non- Motion by Harold Higginbotham to adjourn Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Program (VITA) will Members Absent: None Chpt 21 Employment Higginbotham second by at 8:50 p.m., Monday, be available in the community room of the Comanche School Personnel Present: Agreement Kay Hagood to accept February 11, 2019. Motion Housing Authority from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Kathy Herring, Stephen Howard Giff ord School the Consent Agenda as Carried 7-0. starting Thursday February 14th and each Thursday Hermesmeyer, Mark Lewis, Operations Director 1 presented. Motion Carried President Jason Pate following that until April 11th. Joseph Simmons, Angela year Non-Chpt 21 Employment Askew, Jennifer Rucker and Agreement 7-0. Secretary Sheila The farmer’s market wants you Howard Giff ord Amy Brooks Food Service 5. Administration Reports Stephens The Comanche Farmer’s Market is signing up Guests Present: None vendors for the 2019 Season. The Farmer’s Market, 1. Call to Order held monthly in downtown Comanche, runs March thru 1.1. Roll Call and Establish December. The new 2019 times will be 9 am to noon. a Quorum Jason Pate called Handcrafted, home grown or farm grown items only the meeting to order with a are allowed. For more information and to book your quorum present. space, contact [email protected]. 1.2. Prayer led by Harold Higginbotham DISPATCH LOG 1.3. Pledge led by Jason Pate 1.4. Mission Statement read The following are 911 suspicious activity calls made to the Comanche 5:11 p.m.: NW Hwy 36, by Neil Dudley County Dispatch: offi cer initiated investigation 2. Public Comments: None February 6 6:46 p.m.: Shenandoah, 3. Action Items – New 7:18 a.m.: E. Highland, harassment Business: Consider and burglary 11:00 p.m.: Hwy 1689, Discuss 9:55 a.m.: E. Fleming, security bldg. check 3.1. Consideration and suspicious activity 11:38 p.m.: N. Austin, Discussion on SUV 1:45 p.m.: N. Austin, security bldg. check medical, EMS transport February 9 Proposals 4:15 p.m.: N. Bryan, code 2:39 a.m.: Hwy 16, security Motion by Kay Hagood enforcement bldg. check second by Eric Garcia to 5:09 p.m.: E. Fleming, 5:53 a.m.: Industrial Blvd, accept the SUV Proposal missing property warrant service from Bayer Ford-Mercury, 5:41 p.m.: W. Ross, property 11:35 a.m.: Manchaca Ave, Inc. for $40,625.75. Motion damage suspicious activity Carried 7-0. 5:49 p.m.: S. Lakeway Rd, 12:23 a.m.: Hwy 67/377, medical, fi re report accident/crash 3.2. Consideration 8:55 p.m.: W. Paine, 1:39 p.m.: N. Mary, animal and Discussion on burglary cruelty Administrative Chapter 21 10:15 p.m.: Lockney, shots February 10 and Non-Chapter Contracts fi red 12:03 a.m.: Hwy 67/377, and Salaries 10:40 p.m.: Cimarron, medical, injured, EMS Executive Session disruptive person transport Notes: Board Members February 7 2:31 a.m.: N. Austin, security 5:32 a.m.: CR 315, medical, bldg. check Jason Pate, Sheila Stephens, injured, EMS transport 1:40 p.m.: Comanche, Kay Hagood, Neil Dudley, 7:27 a.m.: Hwy 1689, domestic disturbance, EMS Harold Higginbotham, livestock out, penned transport Rachel Hilliard, Eric 12:34 p.m.: N. Houston, 8:56 p.m.: Gustine, welfare Garcia and Superintendent medical, injured, EMS check Gary Speegle entered into transport 10:04 p.m.: W. Central, Executive Session at 6:55 12:46 p.m.: Hwy 1689, missing property medical, EMS transport 10:05 p.m.: De Leon, p.m. as authorized under 1:12 p.m.: S. Rusk, medical, medical, EMS transport Section 551.074 of the Texas EMS transport 11:29 p.m.: Hwy 587, Government Code. Board 5:01 p.m.:: E. Main, animal suspicious activity members and superintendent cruelty February 11 exited from Executive 5:02 p.m.: E. Grand, offi cer 12:02 a.m.: N. Hall, traffi c Session at 8:40 p.m. initiated investigation stop Motion by Neil Dudley 5:29 p.m.: Hwy 67/377, 12:54 a.m.: E. Grand, follow oversize load up second by Eric Garcia February 8 1:08 a.m.: E. Manchaca, to accept Administrative 10:27 a.m.: CR 235, suspicious activity Contracts for the following: livestock out, penned 4:16 a.m.: Hwy 6, disabled Mark Lewis High School 10:52 a.m.: E. Grand, offi cer vehicle Principal 2 year initiated investigation 6:02 a.m.: Hwy 67/377 E, Administrative Contract 2:22 p.m.: N. Hall, accident crash, fi re report

We appreciate all those who donated to the 2018 show, It is because of these donations that we can continue to light up Comanche County! Thanks also to those people who showed up and helped us put up and take down the show! We couldn’t do it without people like you! Nancy & Mike Tindol Sonic Chatto Creek Ranch LLC Heritage Club Donnie & Sandy Auvenshine Gayles Automotive Billy & Glenda Albin Brandon & Megan Reynolds Woolsey trophies John Gleaton Dudley Bros LTD Karen & Roy Coplen Frazier Clark Tommy & Sherri Patterson Patrick & Trellise Brennan Gerald & Nancy Reynolds Bill & Sandi Prater Sorrells Farms Inc James Wilson Patsy Parkhill Durham Pecan Co Woodley & Dudley Johnny & Zulean Poynor Pates Comanche National Bank Miguel’s Restaurant Robin & Cleve Simpson RWR Five Star Dairy Queen Frontier Tire Mary Boyd Kathryn Isbell CPA Cody & Jhenisa Stegemoller Sue Gibson Harold & Laura Adcock Brookshires Joe & Doniece Allen Bill Ellis Tire Station Comanche VFD www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 9A Letters to the Editor Ronnie Clifton Continued from Page 1A Elected Officials Comanche County News And fi nally the most Letters to the editor will be accepted only enjoyable event for me COMANCHE CITY COUNCIL COMANCHE POLICE DEPT See Donkey Basketball in Sidney if they are signed with full name a current is the Veterans Day and Mayor Ronnie Clift on Chief of Police Bruce Bradshaw (appointed) Memorial Day programs. phone and address. Letters may be edited Mayor Pro Tem Robert Cobb 110 E. Grand Avenue New rodeo stars will be born during the wild and The Veterans Day program Jerome Hall 325-356-3074 crazy Dairyland Donkey Basketball Show at Sidney Gym for clarity and length. Letters do not always gives the students and the Jeff rey Jacinto in Sidney on Sunday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. It’s basketball Veterans the opportunity to refl ect the views of this publication. Curtis Stahnke TAX APPRAISAL OFFICE played on real, live donkeys and it will be wilder than a connect before and during Kevin Burch 8 Huett Circle, Comanche rodeo and funnier than a circus. All the players are local Letter to the Editor: the program. Jacci Stewart, Int. City Secretary (appointed) 325-356-5253 people, so come out and see someone you know try to After I became mayor I Comanche City Hall, 101 East Grand ride a donkey and play basketball at the same time. Jesus tells us in included our local heroes, 325-356-2616 TEXAS This donkey extravaganza is a thrill a minute, a spill Matthews Gospel that, the Law Enforcement and a minute. Laugh as you’ve never laughed before at the “Every kingdom divided Fire Department members. COMANCHE ISD TEXAS SENATE wild and crazy Donkey Basketball Show. Fun for the against itself will be The elected offi cials who Rachel Hilliard Senator Dawn Buckingham whole family. ruined, and every city or serve both our city and Neil Dudley P.O. Box 12068, Austin, TX 78711 Sheila Stephens Donkey Basketball is sponsored by the Sidney Junior household divided against county are included. It has 512-463-0124 Class. All of the proceeds will be for the benefi t of Sidney become a great learning Jason Pate itself will not stand.” It is Eric Garcia Junior Senior Prom. experience for our students TEXAS HOUSE sad to say that we all are Harold Higginbotham Representative Dr. J.D. Sheffi eld Advance tickets can be purchased from members of witnessing the progressive to be able to see and the sponsoring organization or at Sidney Schools at 254- Kay Hagood P.O. Box 704, Gatesville TX 76528 fulfi llment of the truth understand why they are Gary Speegle, Superintendent (appointed) 254-918-5729 842-5500 or Karla at 325-330-0932. Tickets may also be of this Scripture. There allowed to feel safe and Comanche ISD, 200 East Highland available at the door if there is space available. are those in this country, free. 325-356-2727 STATE OF TEXAS particularly in Washington As I stated earlier,Mona Greg Abbott, Offi ce of the Governor CCMC Healthcare Volunteer DC, that would destroy and I have made Comanche COMANCHE COUNTY P.O. Box 12428, Austin Texas 78711 our democracy and our Texas our home for almost County Judge - Stephanie Davis 512-463-2000 minutes of February meeting Constitution. In the past we thirty years where we County Commissioners witnessed laws passed in raised three daughters, who Gary “Corky” Underwood, Pct. 1 US REPRESENTATIVE CCMC Hospital Volunteers met February 5, 2019 in order to keep God’s Word because of the love and Russell Gillette, Pct. 2 Representative Mike Conaway the hospital Administrative Conference room. President out of any public place and support in our schools and Sherman Sides, Pct. 3 501 Center Ave., Brownwood, TX 76801 Strong called the meeting to order and Judy Sadberry most recently we have seen in the community itself, Jimmy Dale Johnson, Pct. 4 325-646-1950 opened with a prayer. Nancy Reynolds read the minutes a law passed in the state of have gone on to enjoy very County Clerk - Ruby Lesley of the January 8th meeting. Motion to accept was made New York that allows for fulfi lling lives. County Treasurer - Patsy Phifer US SENATE County Tax Assessor - Grace Everhart by Bob Wall and seconded by Bob Pratt. Motion carried. the murder of a child that I hope to have the Senator John Cornyn Gerald Reynolds gave the Treasurer’s report. Motion opportunity to continue in County Attorney - Craig Willingham 517 Hart Senate Offi ce Bldg. is within minutes of being County Constable - Mark McDonald Washington, DC 20510 to accept was made by Bob Pratt and seconded by Bob born. Folks, what are we the role as mayor and be Wall. Motion carried. District Judge - Shaun Carpenter 202-224-2934 thinking!? We Christians part of a very exciting time District Attorney – Adam Sibley Hours reported were 96 for Deleon and 91 for must take a stand--visibly in the history of this great Comanche. District Clerk - Brenda Dickey Senator Ted Cruz and verbally and in print. community. Justice Peace - Johnny Conine Russell Senate Offi ce Bldg 404 Under old business Gerald Reynolds reported the Our voice ought to be heard parts needed for repairs to machines in the Comanche Comanche Co. Courthouse, 101 W. Central, Washington, DC 20510 and that child about to be See the Chief 325-356-2466 202-224-5922 Wellness Center have been shipped. murdered needs someone Trevlin Strong, Peggy Dewbre, Kevin Dewbre and for all of your to speak up for him or her. Business COMANCHE COUNTY SHERIFF President Donald J. Trump Gerald Reynolds joined hospital employees in working Sheriff Jeff Lambert Th e White House the monthly food distribution. Approximately 500 people Stanley Robertson Card Needs! 300 W. Industrial Blvd 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW were served. The next food distribution is scheduled for Carrollton, Texas 325-356-7533 Washington, DC 20500 February 28th. CEO Larry Troxell met with the volunteers to provide a monthly update on hospital activities. He advised two new family practice doctors would be joining our clinic and the hospital would be making those announcements THE SIDNEY COMMUNITY in the paper. The hospital is contracting with companies in an eff ort to provide more aff ordable healthcare for their employees and partnering with companies to FUND & SIDNEY FFA improve the overall health of our community. The pharmacy now corresponds its hours to the clinic hours for patient convenience. The hospital has developed would like to thank everyone that donated to all the kids. a Wellness Program and we will learn more of that in the near future. Accounting is now handled in-house which enabled the hospital to recover some local jobs Comanche County is such a great place and that had been outsourced thus giving them better oversight. He said they were receiving good feedback we could not have done it without you all. from patients and they would strive to continue to improve in all areas. Appointments can now be made in our clinic for the following visiting specialists: Breast Marsha & Sheldon Scott Jackie Ruggles Care Program, Cardiologists, Ear Nose Throat, General Surgeon, Gynecology, Hand Specialist, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic and Podiatry. Dr. Troxell continues to give Larry Cheetam Barbara Caff ey the highest praise for our hospital personnel at all levels of service. Barbara Caff ey Tommy Jones Members present were: Trevlin Strong, Gerald Reynolds, Nancy Reynolds, Bob Wall, Judy Sadberry, Bob Pratt, Brenda Damron, Rita Lows and Ruby Dupre. Keith and Kate Kirkland Doug & Becky Caff ey Got Arrowheads? Thomas Conley Kerry & Jessica Scantling Find out what they are worth! De Leon Arrowhead Show Faith Ruggles Terry & Brandy Jones Saturday February 23 8am-4pm Buy & sell. Comanche Florist Jc and Katie Cook Arrowheads, authenticators, display cases, books, K & D Goats Mary Harmen and more. De Leon City Hall, Comanche National Bank Comanche County Vet 125 S. Texas St. Sponsored by De Leon Larry Cheatham Bryley Clemmons Lions Club $5 Admission Thomas Conley Jeff Caff ey Rudy & Elizabeth Diaz under 12 free On September 19, 1992, Robert Edward Atwood James Rucker Holland Country Store took the life of an irreplaceable Mother, Daughter, Sister, Friend. Maria Bill was the victim of Domestic Amanda Redden Brian Roberston Violence by the hand of a repeat offender who was on parole then and is up for review again. At one of the reviews, he requested to come back to reside Heather & Mickey Scheriger Paul And Tina Lindeque in Comanche County. Looking at his record, he has continually shown behavioral problems while Mr Luker Gore Brothers incarcerated. That speaks volumes about his inability to live among law-abiding citizens. After hard fought fi ghts to keep him behind bars over the years, It is Holland Construction Lance Rives likely Robert Edward Atwood will be granted parole this time. Maria’s friends and loved ones request Karen Petty Darlene Woolsey Comanche’s united effort once again to speak for Maria and the victims of Domestic Violence. Please sign and share the petition at: https://www.gopetition.com/ petitions/deny-marias-murderer-parole-second-time- offender.html Comments may also be made by contacting TDCJ VSD by any form listed below: Phone: 800-848-4284 MORE NEWS Email: [email protected] Fax: 512/452-0825 Mail: TDCJ Victim Services 8712 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste. 265 Austin, Texas 78757-6899 Be sure to attach his ID, State ID# 02359783, and HEADLINES at TDCJ# 00646180 to anything you send so it is routed to his fi le. All telephone and email registrations provided through TDCJ Victim Services are kept completely confi dential. Thank you for your help and prayers! www.TheComancheChief.com www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 10A

Burrows, R-Lubbock, names as defendants C H chairs the House Ways & Whitley, Texas Attorney Politics Means Committee, which General Ken Paxton, B E S is scheduled to meet this Gov. Greg Abbott and week. Galveston County Tax Senate committee starts Sen. Paul Bettencourt, Advisory sparks lawsuits Assessor and Collector Conaway Chronicles work on property tax R-Houston, chair of the Thank you for reading The Conaway Chronicle, a LULAC, the League Cheryl E. Johnson, in reform Senate Property Tax review of my activities in Congress and the 11th District. of United Latin American their offi cial capacities. AUSTIN — Voters Committee, said, “The Fighting to Protect Life Citizens, and MALDEF, LULAC’s lawsuit names would have the power vexing problem facing “Gradually, though no one remembers exactly how it the Mexican American as defendants Whitley and to prevent their local taxpayers is that tax bills happened, the unthinkable becomes tolerable. And then Legal Defense and Paxton. governmental bodies from are going up at least two or acceptable. And then legal. And then applaudable.” - Joni Education Fund, last week Land Offi ce sets deadline increasing property taxes three times faster than they Eareckson Tada fi led lawsuits alleging the Hurricane Harvey by more than 2.5 percent can handle. I think that the There is nothing more sacred, and no greater gift violation of voting rights, survivors living in per year under legislation concept of having a two from God, than life. But across the country, we’re seeing voter suppression and temporary housing units introduced in the Texas and a half percent rollback exactly that happen, through attacks on the sanctity of voter intimidation over an provided by the Federal Senate and House on Jan. rate across the board life. New York recently passed a law allowing doctors election advisory dated Emergency Management 31. means there’s a universal to perform abortion at any point in the pregnancy when Jan. 25 and addressed to Agency and the Texas Senate Bill 2 and solution.” there is “an absence of fetal viability,” which includes county voter registrars by General Land Offi ce need identical House Bill 2, According to the Senate abortions well after the child has a heartbeat, is capable Texas Secretary of State to solidify their housing both 116 pages in length, News Service, local elected of feeling pain, and can survive outside the womb. David Whitley. plans leading up to a propose to amend the offi cials have turned out A Virginia lawmaker just introduced legislation allowing In the advisory, Feb. 25 deadline, Land current law, in which in force to oppose caps abortion at any point in the pregnancy, including as the Whitley informed the Commissioner George P. local taxing authorities on taxing growth, saying woman is giving birth. VA Governor Ralph Northam registrars that some 95,000 Bush announced Jan. 30. may increase taxes up to 8 it harms their ability to defended the legislation in a radio interview shortly after individuals identifi ed by Those who continue percent each year before a deliver on needed services the legislation was introduced, saying that the “infant the Texas Department of to meet FEMA eligibility rollback election would be in their home communities. would be kept comfortable” while the mother and doctor Public Safety as non-U.S. requirements may be required. Cries for relief So far, those eff orts have discussed what to do. citizens have matching approved to pay rent and are widespread, given succeeded, as similar It’s unfathomable that we even need to have this voter registration records remain in their current the leeway current law measures have failed to conversation- that we must clarify that “aborting” a baby in Texas. Whitley said temporary housing units aff ords and the fact that reach the governor’s desk after birth is actually infanticide. about 58,000 of those have through Aug. 25. Others county appraisal districts in previous sessions. In Congress, we’re working on over a dozen pieces voted in one or more Texas may be eligible to purchase may increase the value of Patrick said that while of legislation to protect life. This week, we introduced elections, and that those their unit. However, property at the same time. he hopes local offi cials will the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which records would be turned these programs must be Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who work with the state on this requires immediate medical attention for a baby born over to the Texas Attorney approved by local offi cials presides over the Senate, issue, ultimately property alive during an attempt to abort. We’ve also introduced General’s offi ce for and may not be available said, “People desperately tax reform is coming. “We legislation to defund Planned Parenthood, prohibit potential legal action. in all areas, according to a need property tax reform, have been stopped time abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable, MALDEF’s lawsuit was General Land Offi ce news our businesses need after time in the past by a and stop Planned Parenthood from sending aborted fi led in the U.S. District release. property tax reform, and total resistance to reform,” children’s remains to landfi lls. And we will keep fi ghting Court for the Southern Hurricane Harvey hit we have set out, on this he said. “The days of to protect life, because there is nothing more important. District of Texas, Corpus coastal and inland counties date, early in session, with saying, ‘No, we’re going Condemning North Korean Prison Camps Christi Division. LULAC’s of Texas from late August a major piece of legislation. to kill the bill because we Today, Congressman Gerry Connolly and I lawsuit was fi led in the to early September 2017, We are setting the tone for don’t want change’ . . . that reintroduced a resolution condemning the Government of U.S. District Court for directly or indirectly the rest of the session on day is over.” the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s labor camp the Western District of causing more than 100 this issue,” Patrick added. The Senate Property system, and calling upon DPRK leadership to dismantle Texas, San Antonio. Both deaths, displacing tens of In the introduced versions Tax Committee will meet it. civil rights organizations thousands of citizens and of SB 2 and HB 2, taxing this week to discuss SB Egregious crimes against humanity are taking place in seek to stop the state from causing monetary damages authorities that bring in less 2. House Speaker Dennis labor camps across North Korea. Innocent individuals are removing registered voters, estimated at $125 billion. than $15 million in annual Bonnen soon will assign sent to these prison camps for any reason from listening to particularly those who are revenue would be exempt HB 2 to a committee. pop music to holding Christian beliefs. Once imprisoned, naturalized, from voter from the new requirements. HB 2 author Rep. Dustin these individuals are murdered, exterminated in mass, rolls. MALDEF’s lawsuit TheComancheChief.com tortured, subjected to sexual violence, and forced into ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2019 10:00 AM intense labor, designed to kill. Women are frequently ESTATE OF CLEONE WILLINGHAM raped and impregnated by prison guards, and then beaten OWNER OF WILLINGHAM TAILORING COMPANY to induce abortion. 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10 Y A - F 12, 2009 • Miss Comanche County 2009, Kylan Spurger, fi rst runner up, Kimberly Burks, second runner up, Katelyn Todd. • Comanche County Day in Austin: Meeting with State Representa- tive, Sid Miller were, Benny Allcorn, CCMC administrator, Jacci Stewart, Comanche EDC, Christine Perkins, Comanche Chamber of Commerce 20 Y A - F 11, 1999 • Stolen car destroyed from Mikes Used Cars: Th e car was abandoned near Hasse aft er being set on fi re. • Comanche Elementary Students competed in :Jump Rope for Heart”, 140 students raised $6,000.25 for the event. 30 Y A - F 16, 1989 • Gustine Tigers girls and boys basketball teams were crowned district champions. Girls team includes: Nora Ruedas, Darcie Pope, Carol Boney, Brandee Westfall, Melissa Akin, Tina Aranda, Kimberly Wilson, Nicole Livingston and Melanie Byrd. Boys team included: Robert Miller, Todd Wilson, Chance McKee, Trey Akin, Randy Ripley, Brandon Th edford, Shawn Bullock, Billy Aranda, Mike Kunkel, Brian Brooks and Brad Allen • UIL Literary Meet runners-up Comanche High School Literary team; Kelly Walker, Elda Elizondo, Rachel Smith, Misty Salter, Te- resa Holland, Mary Abbey, Andi Lane, Kim Luckie, Robin Reed, Lani Hightower, Ame’ Burney, Kristy Walker, James Franks, John O’Connor, Eric Cagel, Bob Morgan and Albert Rodriguez. 40 Y A - F 1, 1979 • CHS band member receive superior ratings; Kyra Johnson, Lisa Roberts, Donna Hall, Nancy Nieman, Cathy Couch, Teresa Rog- ers, Lana Beaty, Cindy Byrd, Jodi McCullough, Susan Lippie and Sharon Mize. 50 Y A - F 7, 1969 • CHS Maidens ranked number 2 in the state for class AA will travel to take the Clyde Lady Bulldogs this Friday. www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 11A

COMANCHE COUNTY National Association of Conservation Districts announces AG REPORT $1 million in Urban Ag Grants B Y M ICHAEL B ERRY SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Today, the National C OMANCHE C OUNTY E XTENSION A GENT Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced $1 million in urban agriculture conservation funding for 20 conservation districts across 14 states. Forage Production Program NACD and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) I am optimistic that this Rogers, from the Samuel Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have is going to be the year for Roberts Noble Foundation, partnered since 2016, creating the Urban Agriculture making hay. Certainly, the will be discussing Conservation Grant Initiative to increase technical need is there after a pretty Bermudagrass Production capacity in developed or developing areas. tough 2018, supplies are Technologies and Nutrient With this announcement, NACD and NRCS have very short, and I would Management in Forage expect little to no carry- Production. James Jackson, awarded over $4 million to 81 conservation districts over hay. With this in Weed and Range Specialist across 34 states. mind, you will want to with Texas A&M AgriLife utilize every tool available Extension, will be covering to economically maximize weed control and weed production. The Comanche control options for hay County Texas A&M meadows and pastures. AgriLife Extension Offi ce Both of these speakers NEW TO FT. WORTH STOCK SHOW: The Dickies along with our excellent are tops in their fi elds Arena will be open in November and for the 2019 Ft. sponsors will be off ering a and will have excellent Worth Livestock Show and Rodeo. Forage Production Program information to share with on Thursday, February producers. Millions generated for 4-H And 21st from 10:00 AM until There will be 1 IPM 2:00 PM at the Comanche and 2 general CEU’s and FFA members with Stock Show Community Center. 2 DOPA’s off ered at the The program has some training. Thanks to our Junior Sale of Champions excellent speakers dealing great local sponsors there is FORT WORTH, TEXAS, February 8, 2019 - Almost “As Americans continue to move to urban areas, with high priority topics for no charge for the program conservation districts are adapting to serve new local producers. Dr. James or lunch. $4 million was raised to support Texas youth today at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s legendary Junior Sale landscapes,” NACD President Brent Van Dyke said. “A Nebraska man killed by bull of Champions. Individuals, corporations and foundations majority of conservation districts provide urban technical stepped up to the plate to ensure 4-H and FFA members assistance, and as a result, are developing innovative and while checking his cattle from across Texas were rewarded for their hard work and impactful solutions for urban agriculture.” By Wyatt Bechtel Farm Journal, Inc persistence that led to show ring success. The projects funded in this third funding cycle will A man in Nebraska was killed on Feb. 5 after he was “The Fort Worth community of business and civic help urban farmers, community gardens, schools and attacked by a bull while attempting to check on cattle. leaders do something remarkable every year on the other community partnerships implement conservation The Nuckolls County Sheriff ’s Offi ce reports that at Stock Show’s last day by raising millions for a very practices to support local food production and 7:14 pm on Tuesday authorities responded to a 911 call important purpose,” said Brad Barnes, Fort Worth Stock opportunities for education and stewardship. after a woman reported fi nding her boyfriend in a fi eld. A Show & Rodeo president and general manager. “A new “From farmland to a vacant lot – every acre counts in deputy arrived at the scene 1/2 mile west of Road 3100 generation of leaders are rewarded for the hard work and the conservation puzzle,” Van Dyke said. “Conservation on Road Z in Nuckolls County, just 2 miles southwest of perseverance that earned them a spot in our Jr. Sale of districts are creating opportunities to assist landowners Deweese and determined the man was deceased. Champions.” regardless of landscape, and these grants will help our Nuckolls County Attorney John Hodge identifi ed the The grand champion steer, exhibited by Abilene FFA folks better educate and engage communities to become man as Kenneth Volz, 40, of Fairfi eld, Neb. more involved in the conservation movement.” According to authorities, Volz was checking on cows member Aven Horn, was a European Crossbred purchased by Hillwood, a Perot Company, with a $195,000 bid. In Arizona, Winkelman Natural Resource with a bull present in the fi eld and he was carrying a Conservation District in Oracle will support hoop house bucket. The sheriff ’s offi ce says that the bull at some Sage Martin, a Deaf Smith County 4-H member from Hereford, Texas, whose European Crossbred steer construction and a nursery for native plants. The district point attacked Volz and he was unable to escape. will collect food waste from residents to support a Farm and Ranch Safety brought a fi nal bid of $120,000 from Women Steering Business, showed the reserve grand champion. vermicomposting program, using resulting vermicompost This tragic death is an important reminder that safety as a soil amendment at the Oracle Community Learning should be priority when working on farms and ranches. Bid spotters were kept busy throughout the barrow Garden. In addition, the district will develop a design and Each day approximately 100 injuries happen to agricultural sale, with the grand champion, a Hampshire shown by workers that result in lost work time, according to data Banner Young, a Burkburnett, Texas FFA member, going management plan for the garden to eliminate erosion, from the National Institute for Occupational Safety for a fi nal bid of $50,000 from Standard Meat Co. James catch water, and demonstrate best irrigation practices. and Health (NIOSH). Unfortunately deaths are not Rainbolt topped the bidding at $40,000 for the reserve Through their award, the Southern Rhode Island uncommon in agriculture either with 417 people dying in grand champion barrow, a Yorkshire shown by Raynee Conservation District will boost technical assistance to 2016, resulting in a death rate of 21.4 deaths per 100,000 Schacher, an FFA member from Dumas, Texas. citizens in backyards and community green spaces in workers. NIOSH indicates the vast majority of these Heritage Land Bank purchased the grand champion Westerly, R.I. Demonstration sites will be developed deaths were a result from vehicle rollovers. Farm safety lamb, a medium wool cross shown by Lubbock County across the city to showcase conservation practices, with is vital to all farm stakeholders from owners to managers 4-H member, Hudson Franklin for $51,000. Another an accompanying educational video for each site linked to employees to visitors. medium wool cross, shown by Logan Jackson a FFA to an interpretive walking app of downtown. member from Olden, Texas, won Reserve Grand Read the other awardees’ project descriptions on Champion Lamb and was sold for $40,000 to Ladies on NACD’s 2019 Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant the Lamb. Recipients webpage. In wether goats, the grand champion was shown by Dakota Martin, of Mason County 4-H, selling for Lˊ˔ˎ P˛˘ˌ˝˘˛ F˒˜ˑ˒˗ː Rˎ˙˘˛˝ $50,000 to Luther King Capital Management, while the reserve champion exhibited by Jaylin Smith, a FFA T P & W member from Eastland, Texas, brought a winning bid of $25,000 from Endeavor Acquisitions, LLC and Acclaim February 6, 2019 Bone & Joint Institute. Water murky; 56–60 degrees; 0.21’ high. Black bass are fair The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate, along with on pumpkinseed spinnerbaits and soft plastics. Striped bass are Ladies on the Lamb, U Ol’ Goat Committee, Fort Worth slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and Businessmen, The Tallest Hog at the Trough Syndicate, white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfi sh are good on frozen and Women Steering Business were responsible for shad and shrimp. Yellow catfi sh are slow. the purchase of all animals off ered in the Junior Sale of Champions. 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Burlington ($5.60). through June 2018 time Oklahoma forward contract Kim Anderson | Feb 07, period, forward contract price off ers for 2018 harvest 2019 wheat prices (Figure 1) delivery and underlying In early February 2018, increased from a harvest basis: January 1, 2018 Oklahoma and Texas forward contract price of through June 30, 2018. Panhandle wheat prices $3.78 (-$0.80 basis) Jan. 1 were about $4.00 (KC to $5.13 (-$.28 basis) June March $4.64-$0.64 basis), 1. Prices peaked at$5.79 and wheat could be forward ($0.25 basis) June 12, 2018. HEREFORD’S FINEST GATHERED: On February 6, 2019, Hereford-Champion A 71 cent increase COMANCHE contracted for 2018 harvest of the World fi nalists gathered from 5 continents to discuss the fi ner points of the occurred between the mid- Dudley Bros. 2019 Bull Sale. delivery for $4.25 (KC July $4.94-$0.70 basis). In early February 2018 forward contract price ($4.25) and Protecting new crop cotton prices Figure 1 also shows how the February 2019, Oklahoma and Texas prices are about the July 1 cash price ($4.96). LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE Potential price weakening eff ects continue to loom. right to have sold Dec’19 at $4.97 (KC March $5.11- For the July 1, 2019 cash John Robinson | Feb 07, 2019 75 cents, also known as a price to be 71 cents higher My recent articles and outlook presentations have put option, has fl uctuated in $0.14 basis), and wheat can be forward contracted than the current 2019 warned of potential price weakening eff ects of a large 2019 value (the red line) with the harvest forward contract crop and increasing 2019/20 carryout stocks. If such an changes in the underlying for 2019 harvest delivery Market Report price, several things must outcome happens, we could conceivably be looking at a 10 futures contract. The put for $4.90 (KC July $5.24- happen. cent to 15 cent decline in Dec’19 cotton futures on the ICE. option at a given strike price $0.35 basis). Saturday, February 9, 2019 Cash cotton prices would similarly decline under that gains in value as the futures Note that the February First, 2019 Oklahoma and Texas harvested wheat Total Buyers: 41 scenario. And, with little forward contracting going on, the price declines. Hence it 2019 price and basis are Total Sellers: 55 2019/20 marketing year average price would likely be the represents an insurance must average at least 12.5 higher than the February Total Cattle & Calves: 217 average of prices on the lower end of such a slump. policy against a decline 2018 price and basis. One percent protein, with an Such a drop in prices would not be helped by the marketing in the Dec’19 below an reason is that, in February average test weight above Last Week: 567 assistance loan program. And, in the absence of yield loss, eff ective coverage level of 2018, an excess of poor 60 pounds. The quantity Sale Notes: Bad weather most revenue insurance policies would not start paying until 70.5 cents; i.e., the 75 cent milling quality wheat and is less important than the small sale. Prices higher on strike price less the 4.54 cent Dec’19 cotton futures prices were 60 cents or lower. a severe shortage of fl our quality, but production will For seed cotton enrolled in the PLC program, there premium for the put option, impact price. A poor quality feeders and packers. Not should be some buff ering eff ect of declining lint prices circa Feb. 6. milling quality (protein) much selection on replace- wheat was in storage. In (protein and/or test weight) by an increasing PLC payment rate. It is challenging to Hedging at these price crop could result in prices ments. give numerical examples of how much price protection levels is a bit of a dilemma. February 2019, good fl our milling quality wheat is being 71 cents lower. Sale Compared to Last is provided by the seed cotton PLC program. It depends On the one hand, buying a EXPORT DEMAND on cottonseed prices, payment yields, seed cotton base 75 put implies a minimum readily available. Week: Feeder Steers & Traditionally, KC July Second, there must be acreages, and farm size. cash price in the mid-60s, export demand for U.S. Heifers: 2-6 higher on light- DOWNSIDE PRICE RISK likely below total costs of contract prices have been hard red winter wheat. er cattle. Slaughter Cows: New cotton growing areas may not have any seed cotton production. The opportunity lower than KC March 4-8 higher. Slaughter Bulls: base. And commercial sized cotton farms with seed cotton to hedge above costs of contract prices. That was There are reports that base might have payment limits kick in and cap their PLC production faded when not the case in 2018 ($4.64 Russia has only a limited Steady to 4 lower. payment if cotton lint prices have a 10-plus cent decline. Dec’19 futures fell below 80 March vs. $4.94 July), and amount of wheat remaining Bulk Supply of Sale: This still leaves growers facing some downside price risk cents. it is not the case now ($5.11 for export sales, and this Feeder cattle accounted for exposure. On the other hand, March vs. $5.25 July). The news suggests there will My inquiries to cotton merchants indicate little current spending 4.5 cents on a put be more demand for U.S. 90% of the sale. Slaughter reason may be because, in cows and bulls accounted forward contracting activity is happening. The current option to buff er a potential 2018, the market had an wheat. drop of 15 cents makes some disruptions to U.S. cotton trade fl ows and the likelihood of excess of wheat that was Russia entered the for 10% of the sale. In the large new crop supplies suggest that forward contracting sense in insurance terms. 2018/19 wheat marketing feeder supply: steers 80% opportunities may continue to be limited for a while. One thing is for sure: All below traditional milling quality and needed the new year with 436 million and heifers 20%. That leaves hedging with futures and options as a of these approaches would bushels in storage and is possibility. As I write this (Feb. 6), Dec’19 futures settled at look better if the market crop. Cow & Calf Pairs: WHEAT IN STORAGE projected to end the year 74.56 cents per pound. Figure 1 (blue line) shows how this were to rally back toward with 197 million bushels in Good: No test; Plain: No contract has been stair-stepping down to lower ranges since 80 cents. The put options get There is a chance that test. most of the milling quality storage. The result is 239 mid-2018. cheaper and the coverage million bushels they will AN INSURANCE POLICY levels get higher. wheat in storage will be Bred Cows: Good: 1000- not have for export during 1285; Plain: 600-900. the 2019/20 marketing Cows: Utility: 60-62, year. Russia’s 2019/20 wheat Few High Dressing: 64, Cut- marketing year production ters: 56-60, Canners: 50-55, is projected to be 2.9 billion Old Shell: 34-38, Stockers: bushels compared to 2.6 No test. billion bushels in 2018. Bulls: Bologna: 769-76, The good news is that the Russian harvest does not Few High Dressing: 78, start until late July. 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The city of Westfork completed a project in August nation’s aging water infrastructure. regulators with a goal of streamlining environmental to improve the sewer system using $800,000 in SRF loans. “EPA is delivering on President Trump’s promise permitting and increasing investments in critical water and • In Louisiana, the town of New Llano used $1.3 million to jumpstart critical infrastructure projects that will not other infrastructure projects. to build new water wells, storage tanks, service pumps, only enhance environmental protections but also grow Together with the agency’s state, local, tribal and other a transmission line and treatment equipment. The city the economy,” said EPA Acting Administrator Andrew partners, EPA achieved the following major water of West Monroe installed solar panels on its wastewater Wheeler. “Under President Trump, EPA has issued seven infrastructure accomplishments in 2018: treatment plant with a $1.5 million loan. WIFIA loans to help fi nance over $4 billion in water WIFIA • In New Mexico, the city of Portales constructed a new infrastructure projects that will improve water quality and Established by the Water Infrastructure Finance and nutrient removal wastewater treatment plant with $26.5 create up to 6,000 jobs. By clearly defi ning where federal Innovation Act (WIFIA) of 2014, EPA’s WIFIA program million in assistance, one of the largest state investments in jurisdiction begins and ends, our new proposed Waters is the agency’s newest water fi nancing program which a water facility in New Mexico’s history. The city of Aztec of the U.S. defi nition will provide states and the private provides long-term, low-cost supplemental loans for used nearly $4 million to upgrade its wastewater collection sector the regulatory certainty they need to develop and regionally and nationally signifi cant projects. In 2018, EPA system. streamline projects that will modernize our nation’s aging issued seven WIFIA loans totaling nearly $2 billion to help • In Oklahoma, a loan of $35.8 million to the Oklahoma infrastructure.” fi nance over $4 billion for water infrastructure projects and City Water Utilities Trust funded two signifi cant projects: “Investing in water infrastructure returns a benefi t create up to 6,000 jobs. In November 2018, EPA invited 39 improvements to the Draper Water Treatment Plant, for all facets of a community—families, businesses, and additional projects in 16 states and Washington, D.C., to including a new residuals facility and storage structures; the environment,” said Region 6 Regional Administrator apply for a WIFIA loan. Together, these selected borrowers and upgrades at the Hefner Water Treatment Plant, Anne Idsal. “Through EPA’s state revolving loan funds, we will receive WIFIA loans totaling approximately $5 billion including a new chemical storage and feed facility that can help cities and towns of all sizes improve their water to help fi nance over $10 billion in water infrastructure helped increase capacity to 150 million gallons per day. systems, increase capacity and reliability, and grow their investments and create up to 155,000 jobs. • In Texas, a $48 million loan helped the city of Houston economies.” • In Oklahoma, the city of Enid Municipal Authority replace water mains in areas with a history of repair Over the past year, EPA has moved President Trump’s was selected to apply for a $53 million loan to fund the requests, low pressure, and water quality complaints, and infrastructure agenda forward by working to get the Kaw Lake Alternative Water Supply Project. The project funded replacement of 1,975 obsolete or malfunctioning fi nancing, tools, and resources EPA’s state, local, tribal, includes a new water-treatment plant and improvements to water meters. The city of Comanche used $1 million to and other partners need to modernize outdated water the distribution system. upgrade the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant, which infrastructure, while improving local water quality, State Revolving Funds will help eliminate sanitary sewer overfl ows. creating jobs, and better protecting public health. The Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving EPA Region 6 also continues its strong partnership with Funds (SRFs) play an integral role in EPA’s eff orts to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Working help communities replace or upgrade aging or inadequate together, EPA and USACE ensured new large water- drinking water and wastewater infrastructure through low- supply projects would move forward. The Lower Bois interest loans. Together, in 2018, the SRFs committed $9.6 d’Arc Creek Reservoir, when completed, will yield an billion in drinking water and clean water infrastructure estimated 175,000 acre-feet of drinking water per year for loans and refi nancing and disbursed $8.8 billion for North Texas consumers. The Turkey Peak water supply drinking water and clean water infrastructure. This level of expansion project in Palo Pinto County, Texas, will nearly funding was facilitated through EPA’s contribution of $2.2 double capacity for residential and business customers. billion to the state revolving funds in 2018. In FY2018, EPA awarded nearly $270 million to SRFs in EPA has also taken a leading role in the administration’s Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas; initiative to promote greater effi ciencies in the more than $2 million to tribes in Region 6; and more than infrastructure permitting process. 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The warden waited on social media about his probation. On Jan. 10, that obviously did not meet in the dark for the group trespassing adventures on during the subject’s The following items shooting feral hogs off the the county’s minimum to walk back to their San Antonio Power Plant scheduled court appearance are compiled from road. antler requirements and truck. Contact was made, property and fi shing in a with his probation offi cer recent Texas Parks and Upon further search was untagged. The carcass and citations were issued prohibited area of Calaveras and judge Bexar County Wildlife Department law of the vehicle, drug had been quartered and for hunting ducks after Lake. After reviewing game wardens presented enforcement reports. paraphernalia and a small stored in a nearby ice chest. hours, with an unplugged several social media posts, evidence of his illegal Hold My Beer and Take bag of methamphetamine When questioned, the shotgun. Civil restitution the game wardens were fi shing activities. Case and the Wheel were located next to where hunter said the deer was was charged for the taking able to identify the subject. restitution pending. A landowner near one subject was sitting. One killed in the morning and of wood ducks illegally. Abilene alerted a game subject was taken to jail for wasn’t tagged because he Cases pending. ARMSTRONG REALTY warden about a vehicle possession of controlled didn’t know the county Can’t Keep a Secret Danny Armstrong – Broker * 254-842-7612 Duke Barnes - Agent * 325-330-1762 spotlighting and shooting substance and another he was hunting. Citations In late December Bexar 300 N. Austin, Comanche, TX from a county road. 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Large workshop, water well plus 45+ acres COMANCHE COUNTY PRECINCT 4 costal Bermuda balance in native pasture and oaks. Spring fed stock tank, small working pens. Lots $2,950 acre of road frontage and great views. REQUEST FOR BIDS CRUSHED ROAD BASE 2” OR SMALLER • 45a 1/2 mile east De Text PROPID 543037 to 46786 2150 CR 103 $550,000 Comanche County Precinct 4 is accepting bids for Material for County Roads Leon on Hwy 6, some 7 acres 3 bed 2 bath brick ranch home in Mullin TX. Open living area with fi replace, Built-ins in CRUSHED ROAD BASE 2” OR SMALLER kitchen, 2 car garage, RV storage, metal storage building, livestock barns, water well, Postoak’s, coastal, 2 ponds, fenced, ALL MATERIALS will be bid under the following terms and conditions: live oaks and pecans. Text PROPID 535454 to 46786 county water & elec. avail- 20 CR 549 Mullin TX. $199,800 Comanche County MUST receive 3 bids for material due to FEMA and Federal able, great commercial site. Totally Remolded Charming Country Home on 5 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, exceptional guidelines. kitchen, lots of storage, tile and hardwood fl oors. Outside features a beautiful covered patio, lawn will divide. $200,000 Bid unit shall be by the ton or cubic yard at the bidders preference. Bids may include sprinkler system, RV hook up, water well, 1800 square foot barn with lush coastal. 209 Sand • 97 acres, Sipe Springs, St PROPID 525631 to 46786 $295,000 the loading of County trucks at your location. Bidder may submit a separate price if Deer Everywhere!, 12 y/o 92 Acres with excellent views, elevations changes, 3 water wells, manufactured home, high- the County loads our own trucks using our loader. Bidder may also bid the material and 2-2 all electric home with way frontage, unusual hunting, cattle pens. West of Sidney TX. in Comanche County. PROPID delivery to the County Material Stockpiles. central air, 30x42 metal shop 522686 to 46786 5970 CR 1689 $268,000 COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL: Crushed Road Base may be bid as stockpiled price or as a price of material picked up on cement fl oor. Pavement Multipurpose building ready to use. 2 restrooms, offi ce and a large room used as a sanctuary. by County Employees. frontage, county water. Can be converted easily into offi ce or living facility. In-wall vacuum. Large cement parking lot. Lo- In determining the lowest and best bid for road material, the Commissioner’s Court Wildlife paradise! $475,000 cated on Hwy frontage. PROPID 543048 to 46786 1310 S. Austin $65,000 • 184 acres Sipe Springs, Offi ce, Retail, Commercial: 5,000 sq ft free span building with attached storage half block off may consider location of material and the cost of hauling material to the work square. Building has exceptional store front. Currently divided into large rooms with free standing location. The Commissioner’s Court may award the contract for the purchase of road Great hunting, lots Oak & walls, but can be opened up for large showroom or many possibilities. Street and side parking. construction material to more than one bidder if each selected bidder submits the Mesquite, 2 small ponds, dry 215 N Houston $179,000 lowest and best bid for a particular location. creek, electric meter, fenced. Retail location on north side of Historic Revitalized Comanche Square. 1,525 sq ft, store front windows, lots of storage. Excellent for retail or offi ce. FMI: Comanche County has Bid Forms available. We prefer that you use the Bid Forms, $2,250 acre Text ‘PROPID 484311’ to 46786 119 W Grand $169,000 but it is not required. Bid Forms can be emailed or faxed to you. Please call Tricia “We Appreciate Your Business” A Block west of the square with 150 ft of Highway 377/67 frontage on a corner lot, perfect for Grimshaw at 325-356-2482 or email at tgrimshaweoc@hotmail to receive Bid Forms. offi ce or retail shop. Remodeled, move in ready! FMI: Text ‘PROPID 484310’ to 46786 303 W Central $269,000 Bids should be submitted to the Comanche County Judge’s Offi ce, 101 W. Central, COGBURN Commercial Property: 18,725 sq ft metal frame building, retail space, display windows, needs Comanche, Texas 76442 by 5:00 PM Friday March 8, 2019. Bids should be sealed and some repair and ready to build out. See map and details Text “PROPID 441748” to 46786. 103 marked “Comanche County Crushed Rock Bid”. Indian Creek Dr. REDUCED $175,000 REALTY ACREAGE: Bids will be opened Monday March 11, 2019 in the County Courtroom during (254) 893-6666 92 acres Good water wells, Double wide home, stock tank fed by water well, massive oak trees, Commissioner’s Court. De Leon, Texas barn, equipment shed, and working pens. Property has good fencing on 2 sides with excellent roads Comanche County reserves the right to reject any and all bids. cogburnrealestate.com throughout. PROPID 538439 to 46789 6016 FM 1689 Sidney $268,000

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This Brick home with 3 bedrooms fl ooring. Water well that mobile home on 21.304+- fenced acres with could be 4 bedrooms or offi ce space, 3 baths, coastal and native grasses. This home includes oversized 2 car garage is extremely nice. Sits services the yard. large kitchen and living area, spacious master on a corner lots, approximately 16 Live Oaks, bedroom & bath, and front and back deck. 6 Pecan Trees, sprinkler system with 11 zones. Newly installed 1,075 gallon water reservoir. central heat and air, wood Burning fi replace. $115,000 Tons of closet and storage. nice back patio. The shop has approximately 280 Sqft with electricity. Great area to live and raise your children. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! REDUCED $159,000 2Homes!!!! on over 1.8 acres near Proctor Lake. The 2 story lake house offers a large master suite up stairs with an extra sitting area. The A-Frame has a large THIS ALL ELECTRIC BRICK! has 3 bedrooms bedroom, loft, kitchen, bath, utility room, and 2 full baths, 2 car carport, wood burning RE-REDUCED TO $440,000 FAMOUSLY living room area. Too much to list everything. fi replace insert. The central air and heat unit is DESIGNED HOME BY FRANK LLOYD Buyer to verify school district, taxes and other Great well that services yard, large storage REDUCED! $93,000 Spacious 3 bedroom, about 3 years old. 1 water well 1 septic, large WRIGHT Trained architect Charles Schiffner! info. area behind attached garage, large rv storage, 2 bath home on nearly an acre, close to concrete cellar, just outside city limits on 1 acre This one of a kind 3 bed 3.5 bath Home on beautiful neighborhood, close to schools, large downtown Comanche! The house sits on the with pecan trees. Shop is about 392 Sqft with 17.292 Ac(CAD),Open concept kitchen,white treed lot, 2 wood burning fi replaces, close Very Large family home with additional back side of the property nestled in mature live electricity. $150,000 washed red oak cabinets, ceramic tile,Speaker to great city park. New double oven, new guest house!! This very unique set up will have oak trees for privacy, also pecan and peach system,Pella Windows,Beautiful fi replaces built-in ice maker, So comfortable and great all the room you need and more! Brick, laminate trees! The property has a water well, fenced to keep cozy in that cold weather,baths for neighbors, house is built such that there is lots fl ooring, fi ve bedrooms, three baths, fi replace, in backyard, a 12X24 shop, an oversized mud every room,Built in Vault,Paved Private of privacy,beautiful yard, MOTIVATED SELLER! two story. So much to offer! The guest house is room. The AC unit was installed in 2016! Its a driveway,Concrete Drive in @ house,w must see! Motivated seller, come look today! SELLERS RELATED TO AGENT! $249,000 an additional 576 sq feet with it’s own full bath. drive through Porte Coche’re Entry,2 Car This is perfect for a large family! Seller requires Garage,Sprinkler system,Private well,Best view 24 hour notice to show! Thanks! $192,000 in Comanche,Architectural furniture will convey. Cozy Frame Home! This 3 bed 1 bath home Home Also Backs up to an Additional 190+ Ac with large rooms beautiful big windows, can be purchased if wanting more land to go laminate fl ooring, & carpet, wood fl ooring 45.684 Acres, About 17 Acres wooded with with this amazing home. 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Smart home wiring throughout. master suite and guest bath as well as a second 20, or more acre tracts for the developer commercial building is located right by the city Propane plumbed to all three fi replaces. Central sitting room or game room off the kitchen. minded buyer. $797,772 park, great location for a business with lots of Vac. Crown moulding throughout. So much There’s a nice large covered back porch and traffi c! $39,000 Beautiful Brick Home in well sought after more. It’s a must see!!! $375,000 fenced in back yard. A small storage shed is BIG BUCK SANCTUARY! This BEAUTIFULLY RONOVATED BRICK HOME! neighborhood. Huge backyard, storage in the back yard as well as a 40X60 insulated with open concept. New roof 2018, laminate building, beautiful trees, close to school, 3 unbelievable 80 +/- acres of pristine metal shop with 2 12 ft. roll up doors, on slab wilderness is surrounded by mostly fl oors throughout home, new paint, lights, tile, bedroom 2 bath with a two car garage. This is a with electric and plumbed for a bathroom. This two car garage and more. This house is a must must see! $149,900 is move in ready!! Country living on the outskirts agricultural farm land and it is located in PRIVATE GETAWAY CABIN! Frame 1/1 with see, with so much to offer! Excellent location. of town. $345,000 a scarcely populated part of Comanche 1,000 Sq Ft (CAD) on 1.5 +/- Acres close to $179,900 county. $279,999 Lake Proctor! $69,000 Lake Proctor www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 16A Session III of Rural Economic What every caregiver should Development Strategies: know about Medicare Maximizing Your Economic By Bob Moos The phone call can come at any hour. Your elderly parent Politics Development Resources has fallen ill and needs your help. If you haven’t gotten the Session Topics: call yet, chances are you will. About 70 percent of our parents Identifying & Developing Your Entrepreneurs will require some kind of personal care during their old age. Presented by David Erickson, Executive Director of Sometimes, the care will extend for years. News from Ted Cruz the Angelo State SBDC and The Business Factory. Caregivers often fi nd themselves at wits’ end, careening from one crisis to another and having little time to confront the This week, President Trump gave a strong State Dave joined the Small Business Development Center in problem that cropped up yesterday, let alone tackle the one that 1999 as a business advisor and has served as Director just reared its head today. The challenges can quickly become of the Union address and highlighted the incredible since 2005. He holds the Certifi ed Business Advisor IV overwhelming. successes we’ve seen the past two years. From the lowest designation. He has 20 years experience in managing Having a working knowledge of Medicare may help you unemployment in half a century, to expanded economic businesses. Dave received a BBA in Marketing from keep your balance and ensure that your parent, or other loved opportunity for hard-working Americans, the last two one, receives the appropriate care. Medicare doesn’t have to years have been a testament to common-sense policies the University of Texas at Arlington and an MBA in be a mystery. There are simple ways to get answers to your Management from Angelo State University. The Business questions. that work. And as the President makes clear, we need to Factory is a general offi ce incubation program designed The best overview of the Medicare program is the offi cial secure our southern border with a border wall. Democrats for small businesses and entrepreneurs who enjoy the “Medicare and You” handbook. It’s mailed to all benefi ciaries voted for 350 miles of border wall back in 2013, but this networking benefi ts and atmosphere of a professional every fall and provides an up-to-date-description of all services year they shut the government down to stop building 234 and benefi ts. It’s also readily available on Medicare’s main miles of wall. I urge my Democratic colleagues to respect environment with traditional business incubator space website, at www.medicare.gov. but want a fl exible short or long-term lease. Clients are If you have a particular question, you may want to visit the will of the American people and protect our country provided with essential tools, expertise, and networking with a Medicare customer service representative at 1-800- from the threat of illegal immigration. opportunities to help small businesses and entrepreneurs 633-4227. Medicare also works closely with State Health On Wednesday, I delivered remarks at the American operate and grow their business. Insurance Assistance Programs to provide free health insurance Enterprise Institute (AEI) outlining a conservative counseling. The Texas number is 1-800-252-9240. foreign policy built on prioritizing the national security Business Retention & Expansion Strategies Caregivers fi nd Medicare’s secure website – www. Presented by Janie Havel, Community Relations Specialist mymedicare.gov – especially useful. After setting up a interests of the United States. As a member of the Senate with the Governor’s Offi ce of Economic Development. personal account for your parent, you can view the details of Committee on Foreign Relations, I believe we should Janie has worked for the Governor’s Offi ce for almost 13 your elder’s coverage, track recent health care claims and keep generally be reluctant to intervene militarily and risk years and specializes in business resource development, up to date on preventive services your parent qualifi es for. the lives of our sons and daughters. But when we must Medicare can also help you locate the right health care intervene to protect our national security, we must be strategic planning and community outreach. providers for your parent. Its “Compare” web pages – at www. medicare.gov – are a good place to begin your search for a fi erce and resolute in defending America and defeating nursing home, hospital, home health agency, dialysis facility our enemies. Watch my full speech here. or physician that fi ts your parent’s needs. I had the opportunity to meet with Golden Pass Medicare can reduce many out-of-pocket medical expenses, LNG representatives this week to hear about the fi nal but it doesn’t cover everything. Understanding what Medicare investment decision for the LNG export project that will covers, as well as what it won’t cover, can save you time and spare you frustration when navigating the caregiving maze. create thousands of U.S. jobs and generate billions of Here are a few key points: dollars in economic activity for Texas and the nation. The Besides basic hospital and physician services and optional American energy renaissance has led the United States to prescription drug benefi ts, Medicare covers home health become the number one producer of oil and natural gas in care. To qualify, a benefi ciary must be homebound, under a the world. The energy community in the Lone Star State physician’s care and in need of part-time skilled nursing care or rehabilitative services like physical therapy. has made signifi cant contributions to fortify our nation’s Medicare also helps pay for oxygen, catheters and other energy dominance on the global stage and I am proud medical supplies that a doctor prescribes for home use. The Texas continues to lead the way in fueling the world. same is true for medically necessary equipment like oxygen From Ted Cruz machines, wheelchairs and walkers. Medicare covers skilled care in a nursing home for limited Loan Programs & Funding Resources periods following hospital stays. But it doesn’t cover long- Presented by John Powell, Area Director with the term stays. Patients who need custodial care (room and board) USDA Rural Development. John graduated from ACU must pay out of pocket unless they’re eligible for Medicaid or in 2002 with a degree in Agribusiness. In February 2003, have private long-term care insurance. Medicare pays for hospice care for someone with a terminal NOW HIRING Powell began his career with USDA Rural Development illness whose doctor expects will live six months or less. The as a Loan Assistant in the Texas State Offi ce in Temple. hospice benefi t also includes brief periods of respite care at a Class A CDL DRIVERS In October 2010, John was promoted to Area Director hospice facility, hospital or nursing home to give the patient’s where he oversees operations in three offi ces in Abilene, caregivers an occasional rest. Brownwood and Ozona. These offi ces cover thirty-three Besides long-term nursing home stays, Medicare typically doesn’t cover regular dental care or dentures, regular eye with counties in West Central Texas and the Concho Valley, exams or eyeglasses, and hearing exams and hearing aids. providing funding for rural communities in the areas Likewise, it won’t pay for non-emergency ambulance trips -- HazMat and Tanker of business, community, infrastructure, and housing. unless a doctor certifi es they’re medically necessary. Additional organizational resources will be explored Money can quickly become a worry when managing a endorsements. during this session. parent’s health care. If your parent lives on a limited income, you should check whether he or she qualifi es for help with Tax Abatement, Special Zones & 380 Agreements prescription drug costs or with other Medicare-related SureGrow Ag Transportation Presented by Russell Gallahan, Economic Development premiums, deductibles and copayments. Program Director at Texas Comptroller of Public For help with drug costs, contact Social Security at www. Accounts. With over 25 years of experience in business socialsecurity.gov or 1-800-772-1213 and ask about the “Extra Now paying $2,000 and government, Russell Gallahan is advisor to state and Help Program.” For help with other Medicare costs, go to www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-633-4227 and ask about the local offi cials on issues related to economic development. “Medicare Savings Programs.” Through his affi liation with the Texas A&M Engineering Sign-On Bonus Extension Service, Gallahan is a noted lecturer and trainer STREETS/UTILITY MAINTENANCE for more than 1000 economic development professionals each year through courses sanctioned by the Texas and WORKER NEEDED Call 877-787-3476 International Economic Development Councils. Gallahan The City of Comanche is seeking an individual to is the director for the Texas Economic Development become a part of the Public Works Department Team as a Sales Tax program, the largest dedicated source of Streets Utility Maintenance Worker. The candidate should funds for local economic development in Texas. In the have experience working with asphalt, concrete and the hospitality and tourism industry, Gallahan was a business equipment used to maintain and build streets. This job will developer and hotel operator for projects in Austin (TX), include using motorized equipment, lifting objects in excess Nashville (TN), and Orlando (FL). Gallahan also served of 75 lbs and standing and walking for long periods of time as an adjunct lecturer at a community college. in extreme heat and cold. The ability to use hand tools such Best Practices Panel as rakes, shovels, and other types of mechanical equipment David Erickson, Janie Havel, John Powell and Russell of this nature is also required. Good experience in using Gallahan tractors, backhoes, other heavy equipment and having a Registration & Session Details Texas Water and Sewer License is highly desirable. Must $150/Person – ED Alliance Member be available after hours for emergencies. $300/Person – Non Member This person should be a motivated self starter that is Registration covers training, participant materials, good at planning, following instruction and prioritizing morning and afternoon refreshments and lunch. tasks and working well on his or her own and in a team Location: West Central Texas COG Law Enforcement environment. If you feel you can fulfi ll these requirements, Training Room – 3650 Loop 322 , Abilene then we’d like to invite you to submit an application. A Time: 9:00 am to 3:15 pm background check and drug screen will be required. To Register: http://tmcn.org/event-registration/ Who should attend? Economic Development Applications can be obtained at City Hall in Comanche. Practitioners, City and County Offi cials, ED Staff and The City of Comanche is an equal opportunity employer. Board Members, Chamber Representatives, and Private Applications due March 5th, 2019 by 5pm. Business. Meaningful work with wonderful people Now accepting applications for: Gorman Milling Company RN - MED/SURG [FULL TIME / NIGHTS] Is currently taking applications for DIETARY AIDE [PRN] LVN - DOCTORS MEDICAL CLINIC [FULL TIME / DAYS] General Laborer MT/MLT - LAB [FULL TIME] Feed Delivery Drivers NURSE TECH [FULL TIME / NIGHTS] PHLEBOTOMIST [PRN] RESPIRATORY THERAPIST [FULL TIME] • Home Every Night • 401 K go to www.comanchecmc.org and search careers or Call Human Resources at 254-879-4900 • Group Health

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2019 Ag Family Award The Ag Family Award this year was presented to the Morris Family, an agriculture family from De Leon. The Morris Family is operating on family land where a hard work ethic and passion for caring for the land and livestock was heavily instilled. This drive has led to a very successful and diverse operation. The whole family works to supply hay, cattle and cotton locally and nation- wide. Mr. Morris is active in the community serving as director and voting delegate of the local Upper Leon Soil and Water Conservation District. Mrs. Morris volunteers her time in local De Leon events as well as provides a bed and breakfast venture for the community. She also uses her skills from law school to maintain their business properly by helping in the decision process in legal and fi nancial matters. 2019 Cornerstone Linda Rippetoe her family lived in a two-room log house in the Newburg community until she was eight years old. They moved to a house that still stands on the 163-year-old Mercer- Leon Ranch at Newburg, the oldest ranch in Comanche County which received the 100-Year Certifi cate from the Land Heritage Program in 1976. She was employed for Linda Burton Rippetoe 17 years in the County Clerk’s was presented with the offi ce, followed by 14 years 2019 Cornerstone Award at in Higginbotham’s General last Friday night’s annual Offi ce. Linda continues to Chamber of Commerce ranch, making the drive to Banquet. Presenting the award the Newburg Ranch several was last year’s recipient times a week. She has served Preston Cox, who stated, Comanche County well “You have to be old to get this during her life, serving on award, and Linda and I both the Conservation Rancher, fi t the bill.” Zone 2, Upper Leon Soil & Linda was the fi rst Water District and receiving Comanche Rodeo Queen in the Chamber of Commerce 1941 and was Grand Marshal Award in 2007. Not only of the Rodeo Parade in 2014. ranching, but Linda has given She said she was three years generously to many worthy old in the 1926 Comanche causes, her most current, County’s Big Fair Parade. She a gift of an addition to the added, “I’m just a country girl Comanche County Historical who has spent over 90 years Museum. She continues in Comanche County and I’m to support her church, the proud of it!” Comanche Roping Club and Born in Comanche Rodeo, and the Comanche County in her Grandmother County Historical Museum, Cunningham’s house, she and and many organizations. www.thecomanchechief.com The Comanche Chief Thursday, February 14, 2019 Page 18A