Published in Kimble County since 1882 6 The Junction Eagle The Land of Living Water Volume 132 USPS 286-540 ©The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 50¢ per copy Number 6 Protecting Upper Llano River Watershed public meeting to be held A group of stakeholders Junction. working to protect and improve “At the first meeting the the water quality and flows of committee identified the need the North and South Llano riv- for a discussion on brush man- ers is holding a public meeting agement techniques,” said Dr. on Feb. 21, in Junction, said Kevin Wagner, Texas Water Dr. Tom Arsuffi, director of Resources Institute associate the Texas Tech University’s director. “We’ve invited Dr. Llano River Field Station. Ken Rainwater, an expert in This meeting of the Upper watershed hydrology, brush Llano River Coordination control and models. He will Committee is set for 5:30 lead a discussion on brush p.m. at the Llano River Field sculpting techniques and Station, 254 Red Raider Lane, water relations, and applica- Junction. Refreshments start tion in the Upper Llano River Students competing and winning first division medals at the Region 7 Solo/Ensemble competition in Brownwood are, from at 5 p.m. Watershed.” left, Johnny Martinez (band director), Cole Mason, Trace Hickenbottom, Amanda Guzman, Regan Powers, Derek Cantu Discussion of issues relating The TWRI is part of Texas and in front, Lee Payne. Mason, Hickenbottom, Guzman, Powers, and Cantu quailified for State Competition in Austin this to the Upper Llano Watershed A&M AgriLife Research, spring. In addition, if Cantu is accepted to Cisco Junior College, he has been offered a full two-year scholarship including area will be the focus of the room and board, and the distinction of leading the drumline for the Cisco College Band. This group of JSH band members Feb. 21 public meeting in See Meeting on Page 7 represented Junction very well. Congratulations! JTEDC hears City Council orders proposal for new general election, downtown business contributes to MOW James Murr Places 1 and 2 are current- James Murr a business plan for his City The Junction Eagle ly occupied, respectively, by The Junction Eagle Sweets Bakery & Café, to be Aaron Bierschwale and Hoyt located in downtown Junction On February 11 the City Moss. The three positions are At its monthly meeting on at 605 Main Street. Some of Council held its regular month- for two-year terms. To date, February 5, the board of the the items on the menu would ly meeting and dealt with mis- only one person has filed for Junction Texas Economic be pastries, muffins, break- cellaneous administrative mat- election – Clara St. Clair for Caleb Kott of Junction, a member of the Kimble County Development Corporation fast pizzas, cakes, pies, cook- ters, including paying bills and mayor. 4-H Club, exhibited the Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe (JTEDC) considered a ies, and breads. Lunch items hearing an audit report. A con- Sherry Hubbard described at the Junior Breeding Sheep Show at the 2013 Fort Worth request for funds for a busi- would include hamburgers tribution was also approved for efforts underway to raise funds Stock Show & Rodeo on January 29. Caleb’s ewe was the ness, received various reports, on homemade buns, various the Kimble County Meals on for the construction of a new champion Rambouillet and competed with winners from six and dealt with miscellaneous hot and cold sandwiches, and Wheels building project. building for Kimble County other breeds for the Reserve Supreme title. Caleb’s ewe was administrative matters. It also salads. The café would have The council passed an Order Meals on Wheels (MoW). The the champion Rambouillet and competed with winners from held an executive session, WiFi. One full-time and two calling for the City of Junction new 9,500 square foot facility six other breeds for the title. Caleb and his sister, Tamra, which was closed to the pub- to three part-time jobs would General Election, to be held would be located at 204 South also dominated the Delaine-Merino breed at the Junior lic, on “deliberations regarding be created, with the possibility on May 11, 2013. The Order 7th Street. Its estimated cost, Breeding Sheep Show during the Fort Worth Stock Show economic development nego- of another full-time position. provides for the election of including new kitchen equip- and Rodeo. (Champion & Reserve Rams & Ewes). Caleb’s tiations”. the mayor and two aldermen. ment, is around one million ewe, Res. Supreme Champ, also Champ Rambouillet. Alex Gonzales presented See JTEDC on Page 7 Larry Maddux is the incum- dollars. Hubbard is spearhead- Tamra also showed the Champion Rambouillet Ram. bent mayor and Alderman ing the effort to raise funds, including writing eight grant Local offices applications for this purpose. It is hoped that construction of the new building could begin up for in June, but it will likely be election See City on Page 7 James Murr On March 8 and 9, the The Junction Eagle St. Jude basketball tour- May 11 is the date for the nament will be held in election of officials to serve the JHS gym on Friday, on local governmental bodies. at 5:30 p.m. and on Sat- Of the seven positions that are urday, at 8 a.m. open for election, only one To enter a team, call Clara St. Clair person has filed for election to date. The filing deadline is organizer, Irene Andrews March 1. at 325-446-2346 or Steve St. Clair files Brown at 325-446-6211. See Elections on Page 6 Moving the ball quickly down the court, Lady Eagle Rachael Carpenter (14) sidesteps a Each team pays a $100 Medina Bobkitten while teammates Tayler Wright (15) and Taryn Young (13) concentrate for mayor entry fee and has a chance My name is Clara Margaret on moving down court to set up. The Lady Eagles won 36-25. to win a great trophy. Schwiening St. Clair, and Fundraiser I want to be your mayor. It A cake auction will be believe takes “Courage To to be held by held between games. Change”, and undoubted- ly, “Nothing Changes Until Historical Something Changes”. A posi- tive change for Junction begins Commission Jury list with changing who holds the office of Mayor. submitted released As your mayor, I will work with the aldermen to bring The Kimble County Newly released is a list of about the highest and great- Historical Commission is prospective jurors to report est good for ALL citizens excited to announce the date to the 198th District Court, and business owners. When of the next fundraiser for the with the Honorable Judge citizens are asked to respond proposed new Kimble County Rex Emerson presiding, on to a certain issue, and a vote Historical Museum. February 19, 2013, at 9 a.m. by the mayor is required to The commission invites eve- Prospective jurors are as fol- break a tie, I will vote with ryone to join us on March lows: the majority of responders. 9 at 6 p.m., for a fiesta sup- Victor Gutierrez, Gayle Citizens who have ceased per featuring homemade Ake, Nathan Andrews, Dortha to participate in the election Mexican cuisine prepared by Barrow, Dorothy Joiner, process, who have been disen- the Robles-Saiz family. Giving extra effort Drew Martinez (10) leaps for the rafters in the process of trying to steal James Campbell, Jr., Dorella the ball from Medina. Watching him in amazement are Eagles Jerry Silvernale (13) and See St. Clair on Page 6 See Museum on Page 6 Clay Dennis (44). The Eagles lost a hard fought battle in overtime, 46-50. See Jury on Page 6 Page 2 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Texas Order of Confederate and continued to do so until vices were held in the Fannie Rose. Following the business the 1940’s when she could no Dupuy Memorial Building on Meanderings session, lunch was served longer drive at night. Tenth Street. by Frederica Wyatt by Rose members Margaret Jean Rembold Froneberger The annual Valentine party Gaver, Billie Meckley, Lula reported Mrs. Wilson was pia- for members and guests of Kimble County Historical named), was a return visitor to sentatives at RYLA (Rotary McDonald, Frederica Wyatt nist for church services at the the Business and Professional Commission invites everyone Kimble Historical Museum. Youth Leadership Award) held and guest Pat Green. Segovia school house. Vividly Women’s Club of Kimble to the dedication of an Official Chuck and Kitty Bailey of recently in New Braunfels. When Reverend Charles remembered was her attire, County will be Tuesday even- Texas Historical Marker next Holly Lake Ranch, Texas, They were introduced by pro- Eckert of Mason (president a long navy blue dress with ing, February 19, at 6:30 in Saturday afternoon, February were other family researchers gram chair Avis Loeffler. A of Mason County Historical matching dark blue laced-up Isaack’s Restaurant. Members 16, at 2:00 o’clock in the annex who came our way during the number of guests attended the Society) telephoned during the shoes. John Wilkins, now of are to bring Secret Sister gifts at St. Theresa Catholic Church week. Kitty is a descendant of meeting, including Assistant week, he reported the annu- Elgin, Illinois, wrote that his and items for the local Food in Junction. The marker, to Elizabeth Tumlinson Taylor, District Governor Nancy Riley al historical symposium in parents (his father was the Pantry. be placed near the corner of who is buried in the Junction of Ingram, Rotary Exchange Mason will be held Sunday Reverend Lewis L.