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The 7th grade Cubcatfootball team defeated Santoin a thrilling away game lastThursday night by a score of14-8.

The Wildcats scored on

their first possession and con-verted the extra point for a 0-8lead.

On DeLeon’s first pos-session, Ramon Ramirez ranfor 22 yards. Auston Sadberrycarried for a few. Ramirez laterbroke on a reverse for 41 yardsand a score. The PAT attemptfailed and DeLeon trailed bytwo for most of the game.

In the defensive battle,Ramirez and Trevor Jordanmade key stops, with a host ofother Cubcats.

Midway through thefourth quarter, DeLeon wentfor a fourth down and fellshort. Santo would be able torun out the clock if they pickedup a couple of first downs. Butthe DeLeon defense rose to theoccasion, forcing the Wildcats

to punt with 2:27 left on thegame clock.

Sadberry caught the punton the 43 yard line and carriedit back 25 yards to the 17 yardline. It took the offense oneplay to score. Ramirez carriedthe ball around the right endfor the score. Then he plowedup the middle behind a power-ful line for two points to up thescore to 14-8.

The Cubcat defensemade one last stand, allowingnothing in four plays. Santowent for the fourth down playand was stopped cold.

DeLeon quarterbackSadberry then took a knee onthree plays to end the gameand secure the win.

FREE PRESS SPORTSTim White - Sports Editor (Phone: 758-2272; Email: [email protected])

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The DeLeon Bearcatssailed past the Santo Wildcatslast Friday night by a score of59-0 in a home game.“Improvement” was themantra for the game.

“We had a specific agen-da to eliminate mistakes thisweek and although we didn’tget to where we want to be, wedid get closer,” said HeadCoach Jason Ferguson. “Wedropped from 15 penalties lastweek to six this week. We’dlike to be as mistake free aspossible.”

Improvement is meas-ured in defensive performancefirst. Defensively, DeLeonmoved up to 3rd in Class A inpoints given up by tallyinganother shutout, the third ofthe year. In pitching theshutout, the Bearcats held theSanto offense to negative 22yards and only two firstdowns.

The offense went“Obama” style, spreading thewealth around. While rackingup 329 yards rushing on 26carries (more than 12.5 yardsper carry), no individual rush-er had over 75 yards. Eight dif-ferent Bearcats toted the ball.

DeLeon is also plus 24on turnovers this year, mean-ing the Bearcats have takenaway the ball on fumbles andinterceptions 24 more timesthan they have given away theball.

DeLeon scored on all butone possession with two flaws

on special teams. A fumble anda personal foul on punt returnsand a missed field goal pre-vented three additional scores.

Other than those,DeLeon scored early andoften. On the Bearcats firstoffensive play, Mason Stewartbroke free for a 52 yard scor-ing run.

It took DeLeon onlythree plays to score on the nextpossession. Matt Nowlin brokethrough the middle of theWildcat line and outran thedefense for 38 yards.

Nowlin scored againfrom three yards out early inthe second period after PedroCalzada pounded the ball 24yards on three carries.

A blocked punt throughthe Wildcat endzone addedtwo points on a safety. A fieldgoal just before half endedpushed the score to 25-0 at thebreak.

After scoring 25 points inthe first half, DeLeon scored28 in the third period.

The Bearcats started thesecond half with a 75 yard passplay from Stewart to TannerWelch.

Santo fumbled on its firstpossession of the second half.Hayden Lewis scrambled for26 yards and a score onDeLeon’s third play of thesubsequent series.

Calzada scored on thesecond play of the next seriesfrom 31 yards out. He alsoscored as the 3rd quarter

expired after a five play drive.In the fourth quarter

Nowlin scored. No, not Matt.Trevor, offensive linemannumber 50, on a 25 yard burstup the middle. His buddies onthe offensive line gave himand the other carriers plenty ofroom to run.

Defensively, Santo pos-sessions ended with sevenpunts (two of them blocked),three fumbles and a Stewartinterception.

In the kicking depart-ment, Calzada went 1-1 onfield goals, 6-2 on extra points.He also kicked the ball consis-tently near the goal line onkickoffs.

Next up, Perrin Whitt fora road trip.

“Perrin Whitt is a verygood football team,” saidCoach Ferguson. “They havea very balanced attack withtwo good backs, a great receiv-er, and QB that can reallythrow the deep ball.

“This will be our tough-est opponent to date and agreat opportunity for DeLeonfootball. The Pirates continual-ly find a way to win and are 6-1 for a reason. We cannotafford to make mistakesagainst the Pirates. We areboth 2-0 in District, and thereis a lot at stake this Fridaynight. We’ve got our handsfull and have a lot of work todo this week.”

Closer to perfect, atelling week lies ahead.

BEHIND THE WALL. Hayden Lewis scrambles from a defender and the offensive lineseals his left side for a scrambling touchdown.

Not Perfect, But Improved DeLeon Tames Wildcats 59-0 to Go 7-0

Coaches Awards for the Past Two Weeks

BIG HITTERS AND HUSTLE AWARDS. (Left to right) Pedro Calzada had three big hits against Santo. Alex Rorie hadtwo. Adam Moreno and Austin Koonce had one each. Adrian Mejia was the Bearcat Hustle Award winner for being a “trueteam player and showing it.” The previous week, Big Hitters were Adam Moreno, Alex Rorie and Abel Mata. AgainstRanger, the Hustle Award went to Austin Koonce.

SERVE IT UP. Silvia Reyna serves the ball and Allison Martinez and Latisha Abbey con-centrate on the game.

The DeLeon Lady Catsvolleyball team improved theirrecord to 11-16 overall lastweek with a win overLingleville at home, 3-0.

The Cats were forced tobattle against the feisty LadyCardinal team in the first andthird game. DeLeon took thefirst game 25-23 in a back-

and-forth battle that includedsix ties.

The Lady Cats took thesecond game easily, 25-15,jumping to an early lead andholding it.

In the final game, thescores were tied at 1, 6, 9, 15and 20. The Lady Cats fin-ished strong, taking a 25-21

win and capturing the series.Strong play by Kelbi

Bartley, Megan Williams andLatisha Abbey propelled theLady Cats to the win.

After traveling toRanger, DeLeon will hostAlbany in a Saturday game toend the season.

Lady Cats Defeat Lingleville in Three

NO PLACE TO GO. 7th grade Cubcats surround Santo runner in exciting win.

7th Grade Cubcats Overtake Santo

The depleted DeLeon JVBearcat football team fell to astrong Goldthwaite team by ascore of 8-34 in Goldthwaite.Five starters for DeLeon wereunavailable either due to injuryor filling roles on the varsityteam due to injuries.

Taylor Golden scored theonly touchdown and extrapoints for the Bearcats.

Offensive standouts wereKevin Escamilla, Seth Lockeand Matt Lopez. Defensivestandouts were Pearse Pearson,Wesley Beeman, ConnerSimpson.

The JV team is seeking ateam to play next week.

JV BearcatsStumble inGoldthwaite

The DeLeon JV Lady Catvolleyball team defeated Tolar,winning two straight games totake the best of three series athome last week.

In the first game, thescore was tight throughout.There were eight ties in the

contest before DeLeon pulledout the win 27-25.

In the second game,DeLeon took an early lead andcontinued to make it grow to a25-15 win, taking the series 2-0. DeLeon will be playingAlbany Saturday at 10:00 am.

JV Volleyball Tops Tolar

NO SURPRISES. (Left to right) Lauren Casey, AmberWoods, Whitney Morris, Desire’ Spurlen, R-LeighMcLearen and Taylor Patterson stand on guard for the JVvolleyball team.

The 8th grade Cubcatteam defeated the SantoWildcats in Santo by a score of36-20 last Thursday.

The game started withfour scores on the first fourpossessions giving the impres-sion that the last team with theball would win.

After Santo scored andmissed the PAT, DeLeon tookthe ball on its 43 yard line.Blake Janek and Kaleb Nowlincarried for yardage. CodyWoods dashed the last 25yards for the score. Woods alsocarried in the extra point for an8-6 first quarter lead.

On the subsequent kick-off, a Wildcat runner got freeand scored and took an 8-14lead.

However, on DeLeon’s

next possession, Woods brokefree again, this time for 56yards. Nowlin carried in thePAT to recapture the DeLeonlead at 16-14, still in the firstquarter.

DeLeon stopped Santoon the next series.

The Cubcats put togethera long 61 yard 11 play drive.Quarterback Janek snuck theball up the middle for thescore. Woods drove in theextra point for a 24-14 lead.

DeLeon’s defensestopped the Wildcats on a fiveplay drive, taking over the ballon downs, as time was runningout in the half.

With 10 seconds remain-ing, Woods broke for a 64 yardrambling score. The PAT failedand DeLeon carried a 30-14

halftime lead.On the second half kick-

off, Chris Valdez carried theball 68 yards for the touch-down. The PAT failed.

It was now the defense’sjob to secure the win. Greatplays by Valdez, Nowlin,Woods, Mario Silva, MarkLanda, Brady Gray, andRomaris Smith allowed Santoonly one more score, butforced two punts and a turnover.

8th Grade Bearcats Hold On in Santo

THROUGH THE GAP.Kaleb Nowlin finds a hole.

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FOR RENTThe Housing Authorityof the City of DeLeon

has housing available to qualifiedfamilies and elderly applicants atthis time. An application may be

obtained at 200 E. NavarroDeLeon, Texas or by calling

(254) 893-2535.Monday thru Friday10am-12:30pm &

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455 A, wells, tanks, creek, tree covered, hunting, Hwy.6 frontage [RS01] $1,912,000

320±A, on Turkey Creek, creek, wildlife cover, tanks, well, hunting [ET01] $880,000

250±A, on Copperas Creek, wooded, coastal, lake, cabin, rural water [LB01] $795,000

243 A, reservoir, wells, irrig.pit, on hwy., cultivation, costal, pasture [AB01] $2,500/acre

236±A, wells, tanks, rolling terrain, minerals available, hunting [DS02] $2,195/acre

231 A, on Leon River, wells, pecan trees, hunting SOLD [DK01] $665,280

81 A, Pecan Orchard, 900± improved variety, underground irrig, wells [REM01] $405,000

52 A, 4-3 Brick Home, carport, wells, tanks, corrals, barns [LP01] $239,500

51 A, highway frontage, spring creek and hunting [RP01] $182,000

45 A, 7 irrig.wells & pit, buried mainline w/risers, minerals available [NF01] $2,500/ Acre

30 A, 3-2½ Custom Home, garage, porch, shed/shop, barn, wells, tanks [DB01] $450,000

25.6 A, 4-2½ Brick Home, garage, carport, storage bldgs, well, tanks [JB03] $210,000

21±A, 2-2 16x72 mobile home, well, World Feeder Costal Bermuda grass [MS03] $105,000

20 A, excellent home site, costal, rural water avail, hunting, minerals neg. [WM01] $75,000

19±A, rolling terrain, Live Oaks, hunting, near Proctor Lk, will divide [LR03] $2,750/ acre

4+A, 4-3 Remodeled Brick Home, additional recreational room, water well [RH02] $149,900

3-2 Frame Home, 2.5 A, wood stove, carport, rural water, well, shop [CC03] $99,900

3-2 Doublewide, 2/car carport, fireplace, on 3+A lot, cov. RV parking area [LK01] $70,000

2-2 Mobile Home 14X70, 12x28 add-on room, storage bldg/carport [PA01] $29,900

2-1½ Frame Home, new roof, attached garage, storage building [ST01] $75,000

2-1 Frame Home, 2.3 A, screened porch, water well, storage bldg. [GB02] $55,000

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MOTORCYCLE RALLY. Armstrong Masonic Lodge #445 sponsored a motorcycle rally,Saturday, October 18, with 29 motorcycles registered and more than 50 people participat-ing. Lodge members served breakfast foods, stew, cornbread, banana pudding and othergoodies. Riders left DeLeon around 10 a.m. to tour portions of Comanche and Erathcounties, with many of them commenting on the perfect fall weather.

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S p o n s o r e d b y :1. Ag Texas Farm Credit Services

2. All Star Clips

3. Bayer Motor Company

4. Bobby Winkles Construction

5. Bruner Motor Company

6. City of DeLeon

7. Comanche County Abstract

8. Comanche County Telephone

9. Cook Insurance

10. Cross Timbers Health Clinic

11. DeLeon Athletic Booster Club

12. DeLeon Independent School District

13. Farmers & Merchants Bank

14. Farm Bureau - DeLeon/Comanche

15. First United Methodist Church

16. Freddie’s Short Stop & BBQ

17. Frontier Boot & Shoe Repair

18. Gilder Construction & Mini-Storage

19. Gilder Realty

20. Golden Oak Milling

21. Gooden Petroleum

22. Hwy 6 Cafe

23. Johnson & Parker Law Office

24. Lampman Pecan Company

25. Lindley Transport

26. MedWay Home Health

27. Mid-Tex Cellular Ltd.

28. Mis Amigos Cafe

29. Nowlin Funeral Home

30. OBBCO Ranch

31. Pate’s Hardware

32. Paw Print Parlor

33. Price’s Flowers & Gifts

34. Rollies On Texas

35. Shelby Pharmacy

36. State Farm Insurance

37. Steve Sheetz Heating & Air

38. Weaver Drug

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Sid Miller believes that District 59 has the best schools and the fi nest teachers in Texas. He supports insuring that at least 65% of school dollars be spent in the classroom directly on teachers and students. Sid was a public school teacher and school board member.

Sid Miller is a strong supporter of John McCain whom he calls an “American hero and patriot.” He has made a contribution to the McCain/Palin Campaign.

Ernie Casbeer supports anti-war protestor Cindy Sheehan and visited her at her protest Camp Casey in Crawford, Texas. He says “veteran’s issues do not concern a State Representative” and are solely the responsibility of the federal government.

Ernie Casbeer opposes the border fence and says that illegal immigration and border security are “federal issues” and that “Texas should not get involved.”

Ernie Casbeer said he “would not rule out a state income tax.”

Ernie Casbeer says that “our schools are broken.” Opposes efforts to ensure that at least 65% of education dollars are spent in the classroom. Casbeer has been endorsed by liberal AFL-CIO affi liated education unions.

Ernie Casbeer was an early supporter of Barack Obama and even made a large campaign contribution to Obama’s campaign in the Democrat Primary, long before Obama was his par-ty’s nominee, choosing him over all other Democratic Presidential candidates.

Sid Miller helped lead the fi ght for the implementation of “Operation Rio Grande” and the investment of $100 million dollars to secure our border resulting in 40% fewer illegal aliens and a 60% reduction in illegal drugs coming into Texas. He strongly supports the border fence and says that if the federal government won’t control our borders then Texas must do so. VISIT FROM CONGRESSMAN. Congressman Mike Conaway (R-TX), right, spoke with

members of Dr. Randy Mohundro’s college government class last Friday, October 17, atthe DISD Administration building. Conaway, who’s seeking re-election, provided in-depthanswers to student questions and addressed the historic 2008 Presidential election,specifically the importance and responsibility of understanding our system of government.

ESA Begins New Year With Social and Business Meeting

De Leon ESA kicked off itsnew 2008-09 year in Septemberwith a social at ShirleyWilkerson’s house. A delicioussalad supper was enjoyed by theESA sisters. Hostesses for thesocial were Betty Terrill,Amanda Gilmore, Sue Wilson,Penni Mohundro, CarolynFrasier, Michelle McIlvain, KimNabors, and Shirley Wilkerson.

After enjoying supper, ashort business meeting conduct-ed by Tjwanah Smith - presidentwas held. Also, members inattendance went around the roomtelling of happenings during thesummer months.

On October 13, 2008, ESAsisters came together for its regu-lar monthly meeting at 7 p.m.The October program, organizedby Michelle McIlvain andShirley Wilkerson, was presentedby Dr. David Kattes, TarletonState University associate profes-sor with specialty in Entomology

and Integrated Pest Management.Dr. Kattes showed several slidesto club members asking them toidentify certain bugs or to evenfind the bugs. In addition toobserving several detailed pic-tures, Dr. Kattes explained theimportance of each bug in theecosystem. The program wasvery informative and education-al.

After completing the pro-gram, members enjoyed snacksof sandwiches, chips, vegetabletray, dip, cupcakes, pumpkinbars, candy corn taffy, andCoke/Dr. Pepper. Hostesseswere Cindy Beaty, Rae JeanHasty, Michelle McIlvain, andJoyce Sides.

Once finished with snacks, ashort business meeting was held.Club members were excited towelcome its newest member,Amber Bates. Members broughtbar soap and baby soap to themeeting as it was the October

DeLeon food pantry item. Members present for the

October meeting were AmberBates, Cindy Beaty, DebbieCaraway, Amanda Gilmore,Angela Gooden, Rae Jean Hasty,Charlotte Higginbottom, NancyJohnson, Lori Jordan, PenniMohundro, Sheri Morgan, JoyceSides, Tjwanah Smith, ChristineSteed, Lydia Terrill, Sue West,and Shirley Wilkerson.

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Farmers & Merchants BankJunior Board of Directors

~The Farmers & Merchants Bank is pleased to announce the selection of its 2008-2009 Junior Board of Directors.~The Junior Board will attend monthly meetings especially designed to inform the students about the responsibilities of a Board of Directors and the relationship of Farmers & Merchants Bank to its customers and surrounding community.

~The Junior Board held their organizational meeting on October 15, 2008.~Programs are prepared and conducted by the various officers of Farmers & Merchants Bank.

(254) 893-2031240 South Texas St.

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MemberFDIC

Chance Singleton is the son ofNeil and Sandy Singleton. Hisprevious activities throughouthigh school have included foot-ball, baseball, basketball, golf,and track. He has also partici-pated in band and FFA alongwith various groups such asstudent council and NHS, andam also a Boy Scout of Troop37. His interests include camp-ing and vacationing which is afun way of relaxing.

Meagan is the daughter ofDonald and Stephanie Holder.She has been a resident ofDeLeon and has attendedDeLeon ISD all of her life. Sheis involved in National HonorSociety, Fellowship ofChristian Athletes, StudentCouncil, and Athletics. She isalso the “voice” of the DeLeonLady Bearcat Softball team.After graduation, Meaganplans to attend college and pur-sue a degree in PhysicalTherapy. She is honored to bea member of the F & M JuniorBank Board and looks forwardto helping better our communi-ty.

Libby is the daughter ofBarbara Abels and Bill Gilder.She plans to graduate highschool in 2009 and attendTarleton State University nextfall. She is involved in crosscountry, band, and FCCLA.She enjoys working and spend-ing time time with friends andfamily. Libby believes this isan excellent opportunity towork with different membersin the banking community.

Scott is the son of Chuck andPeggy Jordan. He is currentlyactive in the One Act Play,Mighty Maroon Band, servingas the 2008-2009 NHSPresident, and 2008-2009 FFAVice President. Scott has beenan active member of the OneAct Play 3 years, FFA 4 years,Student Council 4 years, NHS3 years. He is currently work-ing for Clark Tractor ofDeLeon, and for TommyKoonce. After graduation,Scott plans to attend TarletonState University for two yearsand transfer to Texas A&M.He plans to major in AnimalScience. Following collegegraduation, he wants to contin-ue his studies and enter theVeterinary Medicine program.He is proud to be serving as aJunior member of the Farmersand Merchants Bank Board

Clint Hulsey is 17 years oldand a senior at DeLeon HighSchool. He is an active mem-ber in Fellowship of ChristianAthletes and Student Council.He is involved with the St. JoeBaptist Church youth group.Clint plans on entering theministry after he graduates andgo wherever God takes him.

Trevor is the son of Donnie andD’Arla Nowlin. He was bornin DeLeon, Texas, and hasattended DeLeon ISD through-out his educational career. Heis active in football, basketballmedia coordinator, award win-ning One Act Play, and theaward winning Mighty MaroonDeLeon High School Band;serving as Band Vice President.He is also in National HonorSociety and Fellowship ofChristian Athletes. He is highlyinvolved in the First UnitedMethodist Church YouthGroup and is serving asPresident of the youth group.He is an employee of NowlinFuneral Home and works asassistant coordinator for allservices performed by the cor-poration. Trevor has attendedthe National Young LeadershipConference in Washington DC.He has also worked under hissister’s direction on variouspolitical campaigns. Aftergraduation, Trevor plans onattending Texas TechUniversity and become a mem-ber of the Red Raider Goin’Band. He is taking seriousconsideration on a career inpolitics. Trevor is honored thisyear to serve as a member ofthe Farmers and MerchantsBank Jr. board of Directors.

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LIONS SALE FOR THE BLIND. DeLeon Lions Club members helped sell quality clean-ing items manufactured by the blind last Friday, November 17. Lion Kevin Storey is seenvisiting with Rae Jean Hasty in the foreground, while Lion Daniel Harper heads back toassist Carolyn Mathews. Business was brisk.

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2008-2009 Junior Board of Directors

The Junior Board will attend monthly programs designed to inform the studentsabout the responsibilities of a Board of Director and the bank’s relationship

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The Junior Board is composedof eight outstanding Senior stu-dents. The students were select-ed by the high school faculty,based on scholastics, leader-ship, citizenship, morals, atti-tude, and activities.

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Latisha Abbey is the daughter ofDavid and Cindy Abbey. Her highschool activities have includedvolleyball, basketball, track &field, National Honor Society,FFA, FFA Sweetheart, SophomoreFall Festival Representative,Horse Judging Team, StudentCouncil, Number Sense Team.She has held the offices of FFASecretary 2006-2007, FFA VicePresident 2008-2009, SophomoreClass Reporter, Junior Class Vice-President. She was the 2007 Peachand Melon Festival Queen andattended many parades tellingabout DeLeon. She taught swim-ming lessons and served as life-guard at PAR Country Club duringthe summers. She has done volun-teer work in association withT.E.T.R.A. and the Corps ofEngineers to help fix miles oftrails for horses and the public use.After graduation from DeLeonHigh School in May of 2009,Latisha plans to attend theUniversity of Texas A & M to pur-sue a career in Physical Therapy.

Matthew Cogburn is the son ofDoc and Kay Cogburn of Gorman.His high school activities haveincluded participating in all sportsand UIL Academics. He is amember of National HonorSociety and class officer for fouryears. He works during the sum-mer time. After graduation,Matthew plans to attend collegefor four years.

Lindsey Laminack is the daughterof Randy and Lisa Laminack ofGorman. Her high school activi-ties have included volleyball, bas-ketball, editorial writing, power-lifting, ready writing and PALS.She is a person that speaks hermind. She enjoys riding horses,babysitting and helping people atthe hotel. After graduation,Lindsey plans to attend Tarleton tobecome a Registered Nurse.

Clayton Stokes is the son of Floydand Julia Stokes. His high schoolactivities have included football,baseball, FCA, NHS, Ag, andFCCLA. He has held the office ofNHS Parliamentary and FCA offi-cer. He mows yards, is involvedwith community work at DiscipleNow and VBS teacher. Aftergraduation, Clayton plans toattend Tarleton and get his basics,then enter medical or law school,get married and have a goodChristian family.

Kim Perez is the daughter of JaniePerez and Lupe Perez. Her highschool activities have includedNational Honor Society, FCA,Student Council and athletics. Shehas participated in CommunityRehab Project, babysitting andworking out. After graduation,Kim plans to attend Tarleton StateUniversity to pursue a degree as aPhysical Therapist.

Matthew Nowlin is the son ofTerry and Liesa Nowlin. His highschool activities have includedfootball, basketball, baseball,track, Student Council, NationalHonor Society and FFA. He waschosen Sophomore ClassPresident, Jr Class President, FFASentinel, Treasurer and Presidentand Student Council President.He is a part-time employee atWomack’s Nursery and Boy Scoutworking on his Eagle Scout. He isin the pig breeding business andhas participated in the Angel TreeProject. He enjoys spending timewith family and friends. After highschool, Matt plans to attendTarleton State University and pur-sue a career in AgriBusiness.

Cecil Grumbles is the son ofRuthie Grumbles. He is a memberof the National Honor Society andhas participated in UIL. Heenjoys video games, computers,and coin collecting. After gradua-tion Cecil plans to attend college.

Josh Kelly is the son of David andMichele Kelly. His high schoolactivities have included basket-ball, baseball, FCA, track, tennis,UIL Academics, football, andcross country. He was 4-H Vice-President. He mows yards, partic-ipating in Community Rehab,VBS and AWANA. After gradua-tion Josh would like to go intomathematics, physics or engineer-ing, but may also enter the min-istry. He is unsure of which uni-versity at this time.

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A Comparison.Sid Miller Ernie Casbeer

Gets money from Austin Gets money from citizens

PACs and out-of-state donors of the district and friends in

and is in business with a lobbyist. the state.

“A” rating from NRA “A” rating from NRA

Voted for unfunded Will not vote for

mandates on counties unfunded mandates.

and schools.

Voted to deregulate utilities Will vote to help the

and college tuition. average citizen.

A VOTER SPEAKS OUT

Hey, Ernie. I just thought I’d let you know I have decided to give you what I

call a “Character Vote.” I have decided that even though I don’t necessarily

agree with you across the board politically, I would rather vote for a decent

human being. - John Knox

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Working at the fire stationon training and equipment main-tenance and such was not a prob-lem, however.

Helberg noted that 11 fire-fighters were killed during theprior year's fire season, most ofthem fighting wildfires.

Bobby Schuman said thevolunteer fire departmentsshould be advised that if theycontinue to use underage fire-fighters on fire scenes that theircounty funding would be termi-nated.

Willingham volunteered todraft a letter for Judge Arthur tosend to the VFDs to clarify thestate and county policy regard-ing firefighters under age 18.

After further discussion, thematter was to be considered at afuture meeting after further legalresearch on the matter.

Garry Steele noted that it isnot that the volunteer services ofall firefighters, whether or notthey are under age 18, are appre-ciated, but that the county has tofollow Texas Forest Serviceguidelines since they providemuch of the insurance that cov-ers the VFDs.

Trish Grimshaw advised theCommissioners that she hadbeen told by Megan Lietsingerof the Governor's Office ofEmergency Management thatdue to added work related toHurricane Ike, blanket comple-tion time extensions were goingto be issued on all the 2007 flooddamage grants.

"It's not written in stone, butwe've got extensions," sheadded.

She said that the county hadfour projects which otherwisewould have soon have had timeextension requests filed.

There also was discussionregarding possible flood controlprojects that may be undertakenby the USDA's NaturalResources ConservationService. Little was known aboutthe current status.

Sheriff Jeff Lambert report-ed that 16 on his staff had signedup for flu shots, which wouldcost a total of $320. He noted

that Chief Deputy Chris Poundscalculated the additional cost ofone person out sick for one shiftwould be $300.

Lambert reported that oneinmate had been hospitalized forabout a week and that a guardhad been posted during thattime. The inmate was trans-ferred to state jail afterward.

Lambert also reported thatassistant chief jailer EldaMcDonald had resigned toaccept a school resource officerposition with Comanche ISDand that he would be advertisingto hire a replacement.

The Treasurer's monthlyreport was next presented anddiscussed.

In response to a JimmyDale Johnson question, BillyRuth Rust stated that she wassatisfied with the report, andadded that the County had beenin worse financial shape before.

Joey Boswell added thatoverall the County was in goodfinancial condition.

Garry Steele commentedthat after reading the recent newsabout California and the Dallasschool district, that he felt reallygood about Comanche County'sfinances.

The report was unanimous-ly approved on a motion byJimmy Dale Johnson, secondedby Bobby Schuman.

The Commissioners alsoapproved regular and emergencybudget amendments, accountsdue and owing of $201,765.06and the payment of salaries andrelated benefits coming due priorto their next scheduled meetingon October 27, all by unanimousvotes.

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GREGORYDelna Mablee Gregory, age

92, of Comanche, Texas, passedaway Wednesday, October 15,2008, at Comanche CountyMedical Center in ComancheCounty, Texas.

She was born on March 3,1916, in Comanche County,Texas, to John McEntire andSusana (Stokes) McEntire. Shewas united in marriage toEarnest Graham, who precededher in death on July 16, 1953.On October 2, 1970, she marriedHenry C. Gregory in Comanche.He preceded her in death onFebruary 20, 1999. Mrs.Gregory was a homemaker.

Funeral services were heldat 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 17,2008, at the graveside with Rev..Gerald Burns officiating. Burialfollowed in the Gardens ofMemory Cemetery in ComancheCounty, Texas.

She is survived by sons anddaughter-in-law, Larry and KayGraham of Comanche; GaryGraham of Comanche; andDanny Graham of Early; grand-children, Shannon Graham andwife, Carrie of Austin; TeshaTepper and husband, Mike ofMarble Falls; Dana Gurley andhusband, Terrill of Georgetown,and Chad Graham of Irving; fivegreat-grandchildren, PeytonThoene, Julia Graham, AnnaSophia Graham, Haley Tepperand Landre Tepper.

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SHANKLEBernice Shankle, age 77, of

Stephenville, Texas, passedaway Friday, October 17, 2008,at Mulberry Manor NursingHome in Stephenville, Texas.

She was born on June 25,1931, in Comanche County,Texas, to Johnnie Warren Taberand Carrie Lee (Humphrey)Taber.

Mrs. Shankle was united inmarriage to Taylor EugeneShankle on February 18, 1953, inthe First United MethodistChurch parsonage in Comanche,Texas. He preceded her in deathon July 28, 2007.

Bernice was valedictorianof the Comanche High SchoolClass of 1948. Immediately aftergraduation, she began her bank-ing career with ComancheNational Bank for 9 1/2 years,then with an Abilene Bank for 291/2 years. While in Abilene, sheserved two terms as President ofCredit Women International. Atretirement, she was Vice-President of InterFirst Bank ofAbilene, (now Bank ofAmerica). She retired on her55th birthday, June 25, 1986.After retiring, she and Genereturned to Comanche County,then in late 2002, they moved toStephenville, Texas.

Funeral services were heldat 10:00 a.m. Monday, October20, 2008, at Comanche FuneralHome Chapel with Bro. KennethWilson officiating. Burial fol-lowed in the Oakwood Cemeteryin Comanche, Texas.

She is survived by sister,Rudine Smart of Stephenville;nephew and wife, Dean andSherry Carlisle of Red Oak,Texas; two great-nieces, Betsyand Cathy; one great-greatnieces, Rachel; two great-great-nephews, Jason and Cory; onegreat-great-great niece, Hannah.

She was preceded in deathby her parents, Johnnie andCarrie Taber; brother, EltonTaber; three sisters, Alta Taber,Iva Taber and Louise Stephens.


MORGANCharles Thomas Morgan,

age 91, of DeLeon, Texas,passed away Tuesday, October14, 2008, at his residence. Hewas born on February 28, 1917,in Comanche County, Texas, tothe late George MalcolmMorgan and Viean MortonMorgan. He was united in mar-riage to Mae Elms on March 1,1940, in Stephenville, Texas.

Mr. Morgan was a milkmanfor 30 years and had his ownlawn care business for 20 years.He served in the U. S. Army dur-ing WWII and the Korean Era;was a member of ArmstrongLodge #445 where he was a 50-year member; received hisGolden Trowel Award; a 30 plusyears Chaplin of the lodge;served as District deputy GrandMaster; endowed member ofArmstrong Lodge & ChaulkMountain Lodge. Mr. Morganwas a 32nd Degree Scottish RiteKCCH; former city councilmember and received the GoldenDeeds Award by DeLeonChamber of Commerce in 1996.Charles was a member ofMorton Chapel MethodistChurch, where he served as songleader for many years. Heworked for MKT railroad and fornumerous years, he worked theback gate at the DeLeon Peachand Melon Festival. He attendedGI School (where the bus barn isnow located) to learn to makestriking clocks and watches,which became his life-longhobby. He was a member ofDeLeon Volunteer FireDepartment for thirty years.

Funeral services were heldat 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October18, 2008, at DeLeon First UnitedMethodist Church with PastorLisa Neslony officiating. Musicwas provided by DianneDonegan, Gayle Stroud, VickiRobinett and LaRessieWilkerson. Pallbearers weremembers of DeLeon ArmstrongLodge #445. Honorary pallbear-ers were Charlie Morgan,Morgan Carter, Jimmie Peikert,Dustin Sessums, James Morgan,Jerry Morgan, Ricky Morgan,Bill Morgan and Kevin Morgan.

Mr. Morgan is survived byhis wife of 68 years, MaeMorgan of DeLeon; daughter,Xandra Karen Morgan Carter ofDeLeon; brother, Joe Morganand wife, Frances of DeLeon;sister-in-law, Mary Nell Morganof DeLeon; four grandchildren,Charles Jackie Morgan and wife,Lisa, Morgan Murray Carter andwife, Kristol, Amber Peikert andhusband, Jimmie and AzureSessums and husband, Dustin;three great-grandchildren, CaliSaige Carter, Charles JackieMorgan, III and Daniel JamesMorgan.

He was preceded in deathby his son, Jackie Morgan;daughter, Susan MargaretMorgan; two brothers, JackMorton Morgan (his twin broth-er) and Kenneth Morgan and hisparents, George and VieanMorgan.


VERAFrank R. Vera, Jr., age 46, of

DeLeon, Texas, passed awayWednesday, October 15, 2008, atM. D. Anderson Hospital inHouston, Texas. He was born onFebruary 2, 1962, in DeLeon,Texas, to Frank Vera Sr. andMary Luna Vera.

Mr. Vera was a clerk at aconvenience store and had livedin the DeLeon area all of his life.He was a member of DeLeonAssembly of God Church.

Funeral services were heldat 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19,2008, at DeLeon First Assemblyof God Church with AdonaOtwell officiating, and eulogygiven by Donald Fielder. Musicwas provided by Dennis andEsther Otwell. Pallbearers wereSteve William, Gilbert Lerma,Danny Vera, Jesse Luna, T. J.Garcia, Rickey Lopez, andCharles Mazurek. Honorarypallbearers were his nephews.

Mr. Vera is survived by oneson, Clinton Ray Vera of SanDiego, CA; daughter, AshleyYoung and husband, Clay ofEarly; parents, Frank Sr. andMary Luna Vera of DeLeon;granddaughter, Peyton Young ofEarly; sister, Ruby Ann Pattersonof Comanche; grandmother,Betsy Luna of DeLeon; niece,Kimberly Vera; nephew, JoshuaPatterson of Comanche; fiancee`Joan Farmer of Comanche and ahost of aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in deathby one brother, Michael RayVera, and sister, Hope MarieVera; grandparents, Ysac andMadeline Vera, and ManualLuna.


By Michele KellyThe WOM of First Baptist

Church met Wednesday, October15 with Lynnda Gentry presidingand Nadine opening with prayer.

Molly Kattes gave theCalendar of Prayer for the mis-sionaries with birthdays. Theprayer focus was Pennsylvaniaand the scripture focus passagewas Hebrews 12:2, ”Let us fixour eyes on Jesus, the author andperfecter of our faith, who for thejoy set before him endured thecross, scorning its shame, and satdown at the right hand of thethrone of God.”

Peggy Andress voiced theprayer.

Sandy Gould presented themission program titled “WhatDoes God Want Me to Do?” Shegave information on two differ-ent sets of people who heard themissions call from God and whonow serve in Ecuador.

Tabitha Moore, a youngmissionary woman exposed tohigh crime areas in this country,completely trusts in the sover-eignty of God. He has alreadyprovided her with friends fromNorway and the Netherlands.Pray for her to adjust to Ecuadorand to learn the language quickly.

Also, Stacy and JeremyParks are deaf missionaries inEcuador. They are deaf them-selves. They also have three chil-dren. Pray for them as they learndifferent variations ofEcuadorian sign language and asthey witness to the deaf throughdeaf clubs. Pray also for the threenew deaf churches started inEcuador.

Sandy reminded us thatwhen God calls us to do some-thing for Him, He will take careof us, empower us, and give uscompassion for people.

In business, the treasurer’sreport was given. Operation

Christmas Child shoebox min-istry was discussed and Lynndaand members named those forthe prayer list. Lynnda Gentryclosed the meeting with prayer.

A time of fellowship fol-lowed with refreshments provid-ed by Ann Weaver. Others inattendance were Peggy Andress,Lynnda Gentry, Sandy Gould,Margie Hale, Kathryn Harper,Samuel Harper, Doris Johnson,Molly Kattes, Michele Kelly,Paulette Nabors, Marie Nowlin,Nadine Pilcher, and MarinellSkaggs.


GriefRecoverySeminar

Hope Lutheran Church, 300E. Cedar in Comanche, is host-ing a Grief Recovery SeminarOctober 28, 29, and 30, 2008from 6 – 8:00 p.m. daily.

This seminar is open to any-one in the surrounding commu-nities and will be led by ChaplainMike Hannah from HarrisMethodist Hospital, ErathCounty. There is no cost to theparticipants. Please contactPastor Jan Castleberry,325.356.6197 with questions orto reserve a place.

Grief is the process bywhich we heal following loss.All types of loss affect our emo-tional and intellectual health. Asa culture, there is a tendency toencourage individuals to resumetheir normal routines as soon aspossible, often resulting in sus-pending the grieving process.

Over time, unresolvedgrieving adds to the ongoingissues that create anxiety anddepression. All grief isprocessed and heals in a similarmanner. Loss that has not beenfully processed can be dealt withat any time, and healing can befacilitated.

Grief seminars are useful asthey allow groups to benefitfrom being guided through thehealing process. Each individualpresent will be working throughgrief and loss in their own man-ner, and they will not be asked toshare with the other participants.The group setting is a more effi-cient method to bring about thedissemination of the process.Everyone heals in their owntimetable, thus many individualsbenefit from repeating theprocess at different times in theirlife.

Women on Mission

Thank YouWe would like to thank all

involved with the life and pass-ing of Charles Thomas Morgan.We appreciated the love, friend-ship, cards, food, flowers, giftsand memorials.

We especially want to thankour friends and family, PastorLisa Neslony, Nowlin FuneralHome, the healthcare profession-als, Comanche CommunityHospice and the variousMasonic Lodges, especiallyArmstrong #445 in DeLeon andthe Chalk Mountain Lodge.

Your caring and service hasmade all the difference.

Mae MorganXandra CarterMorgan, Kristol

& Cali CarterAmber & Jimmie PeikertAzure & Dustin SessumsCharlie, Lisa, Jackie

& Danny MorganJoe & Frances Morgan

& familiesMary Nell Morgan

& families

LEWISL. T. Lewis, age 78, of

DeLeon, Texas, passed away onMonday, October 20, 2008, athis residence in DeLeon. Hewas born on May 1, 1930, inComanche County, Texas, to thelate Harvey Franklin Lewis andArbelle Lucille Shupp Lewis. Hewas united in marriage to DaliaLopez on October 22, 1980, inBrownwood, Texas.

L. T. was a self-employedtrucker for 16 years. He was aretired J. P. (from 1978-1991),Municipal Judge from 1980 to2008. He was a lifelong residentof DeLeon. He had harvestedpecans for the public the lasttwenty years. He and Daliaowned and operated a fireworksstand for 28 years. He was aBaptist and attended church atSt. Joe Baptist Church. He was amember of Disabled AmericanVeterans and American Legion.He also served in the U. S. Armyduring the Korean Conflict.

Funeral services were heldat 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,October 22, 2008, at St. JoeBaptist Church with JackieAuvenshine officiating. Musicwas provided by ChasityHalbrook, Jessica Prado, andVicki Robinett. Burial followedin the Downing Cemetery.Pallbearers were Ronnie Lewis,Matthew Lewis, Gregory Lewis,Johnathan Prado, MalachiDominiguez, and James Lopez.

He is survived by his lovingwife of 28 years, Dalia Lewis ofDeLeon; son, Roger W. Lewis ofDeLeon; step-daughter, JenniferJaggars of Sidney; three grand-daughters, Elizabeth, Jenniferand Kimberly Lewis; two step-grandchildren, CatelynneJaggars and Ethan Jaggars.

Mr. Lewis was preceded indeath by his parents, Harvey F.and Arbelle Lewis; brother,Dewayne Lewis and sister, NinaLou Friday.

Memorials may be made toSt. Joe Baptist Church.


Card of Thanks

KIGHTGene Kight, age 78, of

Gustine, Texas, passed awaySaturday, October 18, 2008, atParkland Health & HospitalSystem in Dallas, Texas. He wasborn on February 15, 1930, inAndrews, Texas, to Frank Kightand Aldus Adams. He was unit-ed in marriage to Beulah JoMiller on June 22, 1947, inBaytown, Texas. She precededhim in death on April 21, 2002.

Funeral services will be at11:00 a.m. Thursday, October23, 2008, at Comanche FuneralHome Chapel with Bro. ElmerSalazar officiating. A privateburial service will follow.

He is survived by son anddaughter-in-law, Freddie Wayneand Almerinda Kight of Plano;daughter and son-in-law, CarlaDiane and Alan Luker ofGustine; eleven grandchildren,Alex Kight, Nueza Kight, OliviaKight, Freddie Kight, AnthonyKight, Scarlett Luker, SethLuker, Kelan Luker, Kelly Byrd,Devin Ahearn, and DerekAhearn; eight great-grandchil-dren; sister and brother-in-law,Frances and Roy Garner of West;and numerous nieces andnephews.

He was preceded in deathby one daughter, Rita KayAhearn and one brother, BennieKight.

If desired, memorials maybe made to Gustine VolunteerFire Department, P. O. Box 98,Gustine, Texas, 76474 orAmerican Cancer Society, c/oBetty Rackley, 500 Highway590, Comanche, Texas, 76442.


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