College Street Church of Christ is sponsoring the annual Christmastime program
Toys for TotsToys will be distributed on December 20, at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship
Hall of College Street Church of Christ.Donation barrels are available at Parker Lumber, City Pharmacy, Lowe’s
Market, Dollar General and Family Dollar Store. Monetary donations may be made at Junction National Bank.
For more information or to make a cash donation to purchase a toy, please contact Todd Bannowsky (446-6855),
Linwood Hawkins (446-2353) or Charles Loeffler (446-4255).
Commissioners Court deals with micromanagement of road work
James MurrThe Junction Eagle
The Commissioners Court of Kimble County held its regular monthly meeting on December 10, and addressed county road and related work in detail. Other matters addressed included accept-ing the annual report from the Office of Constable, the cancellation of a subdivision plat, appointments to commit-tees and boards, and agree-ment to accept conveyance of the community’s old hospital building for use as a county historical museum.
The county’s road and bridge supervisor, JP Murray Jr., submitted a written report on road work done during
the past month and answered various detailed questions on roads and equipment repairs. The usually routine conversa-tion on these activities took a turn to discuss the long sim-mering problem of commis-sioner micromanagement of the bridge and road depart-ment and how this has under-mined the authority of cur-rent and past supervisors. A statement was made that this management approach has contributed significantly to the undesirable turnover of supervisors.
County Judge Delbert Roberts encouraged a full discussion of this matter and said it is a problem faced by many other entities, as well. A blunt and “no punches pulled”
discussion ensued with the exchange of views occurring mostly between Commissioner Charles McGuire and Murray. Commissioner Dennis Dun-agan made clear his view that micromanaging was counter-productive and road employ-ees should deal directly with Murray, their supervisor, and not commissioners. He stated further that if serious prob-lems did develop the commis-sioners as a body, not individ-ually, should deal with them.
At the conclusion of the discussion, and taking into account Murray’s job perfor-mance during the past year, the commissioners voted unanimously to increase
Making it look easy, senior Eagle Dontay Foy (23) soars above Brady defenders, Caleb Silleman (23), Darren Connell (44) Cash Jacoby (32) and BJ Hollis (11). Justus Young (20) is set for a rebound option.
Off the finger tips of senior Lady Eagle Kaitlin Lumpkins (11) and through the hoop. The Lady Eagles defeated the ladies from Brady 37 to 31.
Superintendent reports on problematic test results
Larry HarrisonThe Junction Eagle
President Luke Levien called the regular meeting of the Junction I.S.D. Board of Trustees to order at 6 p.m. on December 11, 2013. A quo-rum was established with Allen Castleberry, Bob Chapman, Sarah Harrison, Levien, Cody Plumley, Kendon Roberts and Blenda Wright present.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the pledge to the State of Texas were led by middle school principal, Josh Limmer, followed by the invo-cation also given by Limmer.
Recognition of the elemen-tary school students and staff was presented by teachers, Summer Henderson and Renee Braswell. The focus of the presentation was intervention to help students in the areas where tutoring is necessary: math and reading. It was stated that the main concern at this time is in the areas of math and reading. An additional program referred to as “think tanks” provides students who are not involved in the intervention process with projects which
allow for learning “outside of the box” and leads to more expression by the students.
Moving on, Roberts motioned that the consent agenda be approved as pre-sented. The motion was sec-onded by Harrison and passed unanimously, without discus-sion. The consent agenda was comprised of the minutes of the November 13, 2013, board meeting; the budget status report; the tax collection report; the investment report; a list of the check payments; budget amendments; and the food ser-vice report.
There were no citizens’ com-ments.
J.I.SD. Superintendent Dr. Renee Schulze presented the 2012-13 Texas Academic Performance Report for Junction I.S.D. Schulze report-ed that each campus has met and discussed what is necessary to improve the scores. Schulze also stated that the name of the tests and the standards were changed by the last legisla-ture. The results are based on the STARR test by grade lev-els. The areas of concern are 1) grades 3, 4, and 5, math and science; 2) middle school,
science; and 3) high school, math and history. Schulze said World History was on the test for the first and last time; J.I.S.D. students did not fare well in this subject. Statistical demographics are also a part of this report.
Levien next read the number of training hours that each of the board members have par-ticipated in from January, 2013, through November, 2013. The hours are Castleberry-6.5, Chapman-9.5; Harrison 36.5; Levien-6.5; Plumley-6.0; Roberts-6.5 and Wright-15.5.
A representative of Ede & Company, C.P.A. presented a correction to the audit for the 2012- 2013 school year which had been approved at a previous meeting. Although an item had been presented to the auditors through e-mails on October 2, 2013, it had been overlooked at the time of the audit. Castleberry moved, and Chapman seconded, that the corrected audit be approved. The motion passed 7-0.
Schulze then asked the board to approve rescheduling the January and March meetings.
Members of the Golden Eagle Band participated in individual competition for All-Region Honors, December 14, 2013, in Tolar. Students competing were, from left, Kyle Hurtte, Brittany Udall, Jacob Nowlin and Dakota Lancaster. Nowlin and Lancaster won all region honors. Lancaster also won All-Area honors and another round of tryouts for All-State in January.
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Thank you, VivianDebbie Cooper Kistler
The Junction Eagle
A huge loss for Junction will be a welcome gain for the family and friends of Vivian Saiz.
At the beginning of next year, City Secretary Saiz will no longer show up at City Hall, where she first began work part-time while a high school student in Junction. She is retiring at the end of this year. All of us who recognize and appreciate the hard work that Vivian has done for our commu-nity hate to lose her steady hand at the City’s helm, but Vivian and husband Sammy are looking forward to new experiences, as well as more time with family. Especially
excited are the Saiz’ daugh-ter, Andrea, and her husband Alex, who have, for several years, been campaigning for Vivian to retire and move closer to their home outside of Mesquite.
Vivian’s part-time work at the City began in 1976 and continued through 1979.
After graduating from high school and pursuing other opportunities, including Sammy (actually, Sammy says he was the one doing the pursuing), she began part-time work with the City
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The December fall moon will be brightening the firma-ment on Tuesday, December 17. It is, appropriately, named the “Cold Moon”, but sometimes is known as the “Christmas Moon”.
As Christmastime is near-ing, joyful thoughts are inter-mingled with sadness that seems to be a part of the Holy Season. We recall loved ones who have departed this life, and while this column is being compiled Sunday evening, I am thinking of my mother. She passed into the Great Beyond on this day twenty-five years ago, and her presence will be forev-er remembered and missed. Tomorrow, December 16, would have been the ninety-first birthday anniversary of my oldest brother, Andrew Matt Burt. He was to outlive my mother by less than five years.
Sincere condolences are extended to all who mourn the recent loss of loved ones and friends, Carolyn Sue Bolt Moore of Junction died Sunday, December 8, and on the same day, Fred Bowers lost his mother, Hazel Bernice Polston Bowers of Del Rio.
Another December 8 death was that of a long-time acquaintance, Roger Luckenbach of Fredonia. Services were Wednesday, with burial in the historic Wagram Cemetery in Mason County. His widow is the for-mer Tommie Lou Ellebracht, a 1949 graduate of Junction
High School.Michelle Hall’s mother,
Lisa Perkins, passed away Tuesday, December 10.
One of my paternal kins-men, Gretchen Rosenbaum of Abilene, telephoned to relay the belated sad news of her son, William, whose sudden death occurred October 16.
Recent monetary con-tributions for the Kimble County Historical Museum Building Fund are grate-fully acknowledged by the local Historical Commission. Memorials for Milburn L. “Pinky” Pinkerton have been received from Lewis Ferguson and from Gerald “Bud” and Carolyn Curtis. Marie Cavaness Robinson and her family donated in memory of Milton R. Cavaness of Sonora. The Junction High School Class of 1949 gave in memory of Barbara Burgin Dunk of Dallas.
Other contributions to the building fund have been given by Stan and Reinette Marek of Houston and by Golda Foster McMahon of San Angelo.
Another prized donation is a postal card purchased from Ebay and sent by Gil Allison of Vernon. The item reflected “You’re Invited to the Biggest Dance of the Year, Sonora, Texas, Monday, December 30” and was addressed to “3 Motley Sisters, Junction, Texas.” Recipients of the invitation (dated 1935) were Lucille, Blackie and Brownie Motley.
On a recent visit to the muse-
um, Marie Robinson reported the Thanksgiving program at the historic Ivy Chapel was inspiring and well-attended.
Kathy Phillips Newman tel-ephoned to relate she and her mother, Joyce Jenkins Phillips of Rocksprings, are regular readers of Meanderings. We are grateful for their kind words.
Lorraine Joy of Henley was another friend who telephoned during the week, and I also enjoyed long-distance conver-sations with my sister-in-law, Barbara Wyatt of Dallas, and my niece, Deborah Burt of Houston.
Among persons attend-ing Saturday’s concurrent meetings of Frontier Guard Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans and Mary Harlow Griffith Chapter, Order of Confederate Rose, were Gaylan Harrison of Coahoma, Chap and Joleta Traylor of Sonora, Ronald Simmons of Kerrville, Jay Taylor and Don and Bonnie Taylor, all of Harper, Chris Roque of Fort McKavett, Billie Meckley, Margaret Gaver, Pat Green and Frederica Wyatt. State officers David and Golda Foster McMahon of San Angelo were in Junction for the meeting, where they were congratulated on their recent marriage in San Angelo. Golda, chairman of Tom Green County Historical Commission, reported they opted to have the ceremony at the meeting of the TGC Commissioners Court, with retiring judge Mike Brown officiating at the service.
We are appreciative of much outstanding talent exhibited by local poets throughout the years. A copy of the compila-tion of poetry, Through the Years, authored by the late Asa G. Farmer, rancher, surveyor, and former county judge, has been painstakingly copied and presented to Kimble County
Historical Archives by Dena Craven Lackey and Elaine Curbs Carpenter. We also have copies of books writ-ten by Katie Ellis Goodman, Velma Rape Dutton, Bernice Chenault Kindrick-Howard, Lorene Morriss Carpenter, and perhaps, others.
In a long-ago booklet, a poem entitled Where the Llano Rivers Flow, appeared from J. J. McWright, owner of Junction Tourist Camp (later known as McWright’s Tourist Camp).
“Are you seeking recrea-tion, with surroundings more than fair?
Peace and rest and relaxa-tion, from a world of weary care?
Come then—come away to Junction where the air is pure and sweet,
Mid the rock-ribbed hills of Kimble, where the Llano Rivers meet.
Forest, field and rippling river, rocky hilltops rearing high,
Bring the body rest and comfort and delight the weary eye.
Spend a little season with us—you’ll recall it with delight;
Junction, Kimble County, Texas’ Tourist Camp - J. J. McWright.”
The tourist camp, whose location was in present-day City Park, fell victim to the floodwaters of June 14, 1935, and Mr. McWright recovered ample lumber to build two residences on North Third Street.
Jim Jones McWright, great-grandfather of local resident Mack Newbury, was a native of Linnville, Tennessee, and the son of John Quincy McWright, a railroad worker, born in Nashville, Tennessee, and Sarah Jane Keltner McWright of Giles County in the same state. Both J. J. and his wife, Julia E. Wray McWright, and others of their family, are buried in the Junction Cemetery.
Have a happy pre-Christ-mas week and remember “the reason for the season”.
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Christmas BlissBy Mary Kay Andrews
In Savannah, Georgia, it is the week before Christmas. Jean, better known as Weezie, Foley is getting married on Christmas Eve. Her fiancée, Daniel, is guest chef at a famous restaurant in New York City. When he comes down with a bad cold, Weezie decides to surprise him and fly to New York City. Instead Weezie gets surprised.
BeBe Loudermilk is Weezie’s best friend and eight months pregnant. She has just found out that her ex-husband may not be her ex-husband. She hopes she can get this settled before her live-in-love, Harry, finds out.
This is an easy read for the Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas, and may God bless you through the com-
ing New Year.
Book ReviewBy Rosanna Stapp
December 19 Santos Vasquez Jennifer M. Wright Karen Dale Jon Thomas Murr Kenneth Locker Williams Marlin Graves Williams Megan Grace Hall December 20 Shelby N. Lewis Teresa Onita Green Dennis Paul Collins Robert Quinn Ake Jesus Elias Vasquez Mary Ann Woodard Quade Tee SullivanDecember 21 Gary Duane Bundick Michael J. Townsend Elaine Smith Neisemier Emma Whitehead Kassie SchoppeDecember 22 Rose A. Gauna
Walter E. Cochran, Jr. Zane W. Jackson Audon J. Sambrano, Jr. Charles Newton Meador Pake SandersDecember 23 Emma M. Ayala James Alfred Barker Victoria Ortega Rance Roberts Sharlotte Beam Johnson Haley Noel ParsonsDecember 24 Amanda J. Lozano Nick Timms Ricky Lloyd Randle Deane Pearl Leach December 25 Ashley N. Cook Nick J. Gonzales Holly N. Bradshaw Claud Edward Gentry Carlos Eduardo Murillo Jene Kent Wilton
Jeff and Lizett Whitaker are proud to announce the birth of their son, Ayden Ryan, born on November 8, 2013, at Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg. He weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. and measured 19 1/2 inches in length. Also welcoming him are his siblings, Dontay Foy and Kayla Bonilla.
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Peggy Whitworth, rancher, mother and friend went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the age of 84 after a long illness.
Peggy was born Ollie Pearl Leinweber in San Angelo, Texas, on December 25, 1928, to Robert Gerd Leinweber and Lena Pearl Banta.
She married Worth Whitworth on March 25, 1955, in Austin, Texas, and lived most of her life in Junction and surrounding areas.
Peggy was a tough, deter-mined woman and will be a hard act to follow, even if you could find a road map. Peggy loved animals, often making her home their home, now tell me you don’t remember the goats in her family room or the chicken in the kitchen!
Peggy is survived by her five children, son, Worth Whitworth, II and wife, Judy, of Tahoka and their children Jeff Whitworth and wife, Julie, and their daughter Addy, of Katy, and Meggan DeVaughn and her husband, Donte, of Lewisville; son, Zack Whitworth of Buda and his children, Brad Jones and wife, Kelly, and their three children Bradley, Kaitlyn and Landon of Mytle Beach, son, Marcus Whitworth and wife, Leanna, daughter Sarina Jones and her fiancé, Chris Cerney, of Austin and daughter Kasi Whitworth of Dripping Springs; son, Whit Whitworth and wife, Janna, of Thrall and their daugh-ters Keely Adcock of Round Rock, Zoe Whitworth and
Lexie Whitworth of Thrall; daughter, Zane Whitworth Henderson and husband, Waldo, of McQueeney and their children, son, Jon Henderson and wife, Susannah, and son, Clark of Fisher, daughter Tabitha Bowen and her sons Aiden and CJ of Austin, son Jared Bowen of McQueeney; daughter Zsalynn Whitworth Wainwright and husband, Gareth, and their daughter Hannah of San Antonio.
She is also survived by two sisters, Anna Davis of Pasadena and JoAnn Taylor of Silsbee as well as a pletho-rah of nieces and nephews.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Worth, four sisters Francis Wehmeyer, Fern Eckert, Faye Dickey and Gerdie Blummel and one brother Robert Leinweber.
The children will host a celebration of her life memo-rial service at the ranch at a later date.
Memorials can be made in Peggy’s name to the American Heart Association, or the ASPCA.
Peggy Whitworth
How Victorian times affected our Christmas celebration
Christmas Trees:Why do we have Christmas Trees? Symbolism tells us the
significance of the evergreen tree is that it does not lose its needles, die or fade away. Prince Albert was originally from Germany, where the practice of decorating an evergreen tree at Christmas had been a tradition since the 1600’s. He introduced this tradition to the Windsor Castle. This tradition was adopted by every Victorian home. The original tree was decorated with fruit and candles. The tree was positioned in the front parlor. The family would gather around the tree on Christmas Eve, open gifts (homemade) and partake of lavish arrays of treats deemed too sinful too have any other day.
Father Christmas:The Victorians preferred to call this iconic figure Father
Christmas to separate him from St. Nicholas of medieval times. The English version depicted him as refined, wearing a long robe (not always red) and carrying a small clay pipe. He was personified as a Christmas visitor and not so much as a gift giver. In 1863, Thomas Nast, a German born American political cartoonist gave us today’s most common version of Santa Claus preferring that name over the religious connota-tion of St. Nicholas. He refined him several times, adding the two piece suit trimmed in fur we recognize today and chang-ing his duties to include bringing gifts both to children and adults.
Christmas Cards:The first Christmas card was designed by J.C. Horsley at the
request of Sir Henry Cole and printed in 1843. The invention of lithography opened up the world to elaborate and color-ful prints called fashion plates, along with detailed signs and advertising materials, so it was a natural progression to use lithography for a more personal use. Sir Cole wanted to sur-prise his friends with brightly colored cards with a preprinted seasonal message that freed him from having to write long Christmas letters.
Giving of Gifts:If you are of the Christian faith, you naturally will say it
was the three kings (or Wisemen) who brought gifts to the Christ child as the beginning of gift giving. Let’s just say the Victorians expanded on this, that gifts were opened on Christmas Eve, and in the beginning of the era were always lovingly handmade by family members throughout the year making them sentimental tokens of love.
Caroling:Another Victorian Tradition is the practice of caroling. This
was a tradition quickly mimicked in America. Groups of sing-ers would dress for the cold and wander through the down-town area taking requests for a donation. Later they branched out to housing areas hoping to be invited into a warm home for some sustenance.
Mistletoe:Kissing under the mistletoe originated with the Greeks, but
the Victorians quickly adopted it into their Christmas tradi-tions. It was fashioned into balls, trimmed with ribbons, and hung from the tallest doorway. The legend is that mistletoe represents life and fertility.
Decorating With Greens:The practice of decorating with greens has a pagan back-
ground and was forbidden by the ancient churches. The Victorians decided to reverse the trend and to view evergreens as just that-everlasting, a sign of rebirth. The house garden-ers were tasked with decorating fireplace mantles, tables, the piano, mirrors, doorframes, etc. with greens and flowers from the family gardens. It would fill otherwise stale rooms with a wonderful fragrance.
Christmas Turkey:Turkey and Goose was the traditional Victorian fare. It
seems fitting it was America who supplied the first turkeys to England.
This information was from an article by Cat Ballou in the Single Action Shooting Society Magazine.
Whoda Thunk?After thunk:Did you realize that the Christmas carol Silent Night is a
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70, if you don’t snooze after lunch it sure is hard to make the rest of
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Lisa Jane Singleterry, 60, of Kerrville, Texas, passed from this life to spend an eternity with her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 9, 2013. She was born on December 7, 1953, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to parents, Merle and Peggy Singleterry, and grew up with three broth-ers.
Lisa grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, and loved the sun. She was generous, firm, energetic, sometimes loud, and you could always count on a smile. Above all traits, she was a loving, caring, full-time mom who wanted noth-ing more than to see her chil-dren serve the Lord.
Lisa was a member of the Riverside Church of Christ in Kerrville, and she loved her church family dearly.
Known for her travels, she visited many places around the globe, including Budapest, Italy, and Germany. One of her passions while traveling was to search for original and authentic crosses.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Virginia Haynes; step-father, Maynard Collavo; and her beloved son, Mitchell Carl Perkins.
Those left to honor and cherish her memories are her mother, Peggy Collavo; father and step-mother, Merle and
Linda Singleterry; her sons, Marshall Perkins and wife, Barbara, Matthew Perkins and wife, Trisha; daugh-ter, Michelle Hall and hus-band, Justin; grandchildren, Bryson and Brennae Perkins, along with Jimmy and John Hall; her brothers, Michael Singleterry and wife, Debbie, Gregory Singleterry, and Jeff Singleterry and wife, Mona; many other extended family members along with numer-ous loving friends, neighbors and her church family.
Memorial services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2013, at College Street Church of Christ, Junction, Texas, with Justin Hall, Minister, officiat-ing.
Lisa Jane Singleterry
River Report
This is a service of The Junction Eagle. We will try each week to supply you with a snapshot of the current river flow provided by the South Llano Watershed Alliance using data from the LCRA site. Water conservation remains important to our community.
On this Tuesday morning, the 17th of December, the read-ing was 97 Cubic Feet Per Second. The Llano was running only 102 CFS downstream at the City of Llano. For reference, a year earlier on the 17th of December 2012, the readings were 62 CFS here and 69 CFS in Llano. Only .02 inches of rain made it to the gauge in the last two weeks. But more is forecast for Friday and Saturday of this week.
Dr. Emily Seldomridge of the Texas Tech University Llano River Station points out that the average median flow of the river since 1915 is actually 104 CFS.
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Every January 1, state park facilities all across the United States participate in the “America’s First Day Hikes” program, an invigor-ating way to begin the New Year. Once again, the Devil’s Sinkhole State Natural Area in Rocksprings will hold its very special version of the event.
Hikers will meet at 1 p.m. at the Rocksprings Visitors Center on the Rocksprings town square. From there the group will go by Batbus to the state natural area. The guided hike will follow the rarely opened 5K Ancient Aquifer trail. In addition to ancient aquifer rock formations, the
trail boasts beautiful Edwards Plateau vistas.
To make a reservation for this hike, call the Rocksprings Visitors Center at 830-683-2287 or e-mail [email protected]. The visitors center will be closed in the week before Christmas, but e-mail will be checked. Phone messages will be returned by December 28.
All guests will get to see the Devil’s Sinkhole National Natural Landmark, Texas’s fourth deepest cave and Texas’s largest one-chamber cave.
Minimum age requirement is ten, but sturdy nine-year-olds will not be turned away. Sandals are not recommend-ed.
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My family had an anniver-sary last week of my father’s death. He died 42 years ago at the age of 42. He was killed by a sickness called alcoholism. He lived only long enough to meet one of his grandchildren. My eldest child, Wendy, turns 43 tomorrow. Lee Ivy never got to know his seven grand-sons, five great-grandchildren or his great-great granddaugh-ter. He never met his sons-in-law or two of his daughters-in-law. His early death also played a large part in the early death of my only brother.
I don’t have great social skills. Being a police officer for almost 40 years has prob-ably led to my warped sense of humor, and I probably rub a lot of people the wrong way. Some people look past that and try to include me in holiday celebrations with nice invi-
tations to social events this time of the year. Due in no small part to a strong feeling that I may have a predisposed genetic inclination to being an alcoholic, I tend to shy away from events that feature alco-hol. I also believe that, as a public official, I live in a glass house. If I am seen drinking alcohol, some young people may take that as an endorse-ment. I am not suggesting that other grown adults are not free to drink in public, I just don’t think I should in a community where I wear a badge.
Another problem for small town police officers is that we are always subject to call out if an emergency arises that calls for additional officers on the street. We really are never off duty. I never want to be in a position of telling one of my officers that I cannot come out
to assist them because I have had a couple of beers while mowing the lawn or watching the Cowboys on television.
This is probably more infor-mation than you ever wanted to know about my personal life, but should help to explain why I will miss several great parties this month. It is not just that I am antisocial.
We still have water rationing going on and are in stage three water restrictions. Even though our river is running at nearly normal levels based on histori-cal readings, the landscape is still dry. Our trees are dying, and our area lakes are almost dried up. If you plant anything in your yard to replace land-scaping, try to pick plants that will not require much water once they are established.
Keep in mind that we have a leash law here that requires that your dog be kept restrained all the times, not just between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Help us keep Junction a safe place to raise a family here along the banks of the South Llano.
A message from Chief Marvin Ivy
Once upon a time there was a place far, far away… just kidding, it’s a small town and the place is high school. It’s definitely not a fairytale, but you could say there are some little moments that come close. From the breakups to the makeups, the heart breaks and headaches, prom and gradua-tion, and all the little moments between, high school is like one big romantic comedy with a little action thrown in there occasionally.
The little moments are some of the best, but by far, for me, football was always the highlight of high school. Being able to stand on the sidelines
and grow close, sometimes too close, with all the guys, was a memory that will forever be remembered. The sweat, the tears, the blood, the yelling, the smiles and laughter, and the jumping up and down, was all well worth the time.
Some people will never understand how hard the last football game was for some of us because they weren’t there every Thursday and Friday night; they didn’t make a bond with the guys and coaches; they didn’t hear and see every-thing that was said and done. It was so much fun. It just didn’t seem to last long.
Nothing ever lasts very long
when you think about it so take advantage of every sec-ond of high school. Even the DRAMA! One day you’ll look back and laugh and wonder why you ever wasted your breath and tears on such stu-pid things. Other things, you’ll laugh even harder than the time it happened. If your stomach doesn’t hurt every day from laughing, then you’re not liv-ing. We may be young, dumb, and make bad choices, but that’s what it’s all about. This whole thing may seem like a big cliché, but it’s the truth. Live it up, laugh it off, and don’t sweat the little things.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Rachael Keeton
Senior Moments
Don’t forget our holiday deadline is December 20 at 5 p.m.
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Kimble Hospital nurses would like to thank the Kimble Hospital Foundation for the AutoPulse and the education mannequin they provided for our hospital.We are very lucky to have a Hospital Foundation that is concerned about patient care in our community.
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West Central Wireless ran the 4th Annual Eagle Booster Club promotion. WCW pledged to donate $20 for each new activation or upgrade. The promotion began September 16, 2013, and ran through November 15. From left, are, local WCW employee, Lizett Whitaker; Mary Hartgrove, head of the WCW state and local government sales coordinator; Joy Brown, representing the Eagle Booster Club, accepting a check for $900, and local account manager, Yvonne Hernandez.
Tenth Annual Christmas recital to benefit Junction’s House of Faith
submitted by Meredith Nowlin
“Sing We Now of Christmas,” is the title of this year’s Christmas recital by Meredith Nowlin, soprano, and Peaches Savage, piano. The recital will be Sunday, December 22, at 3 p.m. at the Junction First United Methodist Church. A variety of sacred Christmas music will be performed, including tradi-tional classics as well as some newer pieces which may soon
become “old favorites” for the audience.
This is the tenth year Savage and Nowlin have worked together for the Christmas recital, and as in previous years, a love offering will be collected which will benefit Junction’s House of Faith after school program.
Each Wednesday after school, children, kindergarten through fifth grades, meet at the Rotary House to play, sing, have refreshments and learn a Bible lesson. The material
taught is Bible-based and non-denominational. Each year, the number of participants has grown, with attendance con-tinuing to average over 100 children. Adult helpers are welcome! Anyone interested in helping with House of Faith can call Junction First United Methodist Church, 446-2153.
All of the community is invited to attend this Christmas recital. Come enjoy the music of the Christmas season and help support the young people of our community.
U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended convicted sex offender
submitted
Agents patrolling near the Carrizo Springs checkpoint on U.S. Highway 277 encoun-tered Efrain Rivas-Gonzalez, 30, an undocumented immi-grant from Mexico. During processing, agents discovered that Rivas-Gonzalez had been previously deported from the United States and was a con-
victed sex offender. Criminal records checks revealed that Rivas-Gonzalez had a 2006 conviction out of Houston for sexual assault-child and was sentenced to four years of incarceration.
Rivas-Gonzalez faces a charge of re-entry after depor-tation - 8 USC 1326 - and his prior order of removal will be reinstated.
For fiscal year 2013, Del Rio Sector agents apprehend-ed a total of 16 convicted sex offenders. The Del Rio Border Patrol Sector is part of the South Texas Campaign, which leverages federal, state and local resources to combat transnational criminal organi-zations.
Murray’s salary to the full amount provided for in the budget. (A summary of recent road work appears at the end of this article.)
The annual report on the Office of Constable was accept-ed by the court. Constable Bryan Payne, in keeping with the position he took when he ran for office, does not accept payment from the county and he pays for certain unavoid-able administrative expenses with his own funds. In running for office, he also said that he would seek abolishment of the Office of Constable. With the support of the court he sought the office’s abolishment, with-out success, during the past session of the Legislature. He has taken this position believ-ing the office presents a poten-tial liability for the citizens of Kimble County as higher costs could be incurred if and when another constable is elected and the office is treated as a sinecure.
The Office of Constable is a constitutional office and could be put out of business in one of two ways. First, the office could be abolished by a two-thirds vote of the Texas House and Senate and subsequent placement on the ballot to amend the Texas Constitution for this purpose. Or, the office could be declared dor-mant by the Commissioners Court if it is vacated for a seven-year period, subject only to reinstatement by the Commissioners Court or by a petition of voters.
The court, with required notices have been publicly posted, voted to vacate a sub-division plat referred to as “Phase 1, Section 1 of the
Majestic Hills Motor Coach Resort” as recorded on April 13, 2010, in the Plat Records of Kimble County. This action was taken at the request of Tom Sullivan on behalf of 1802 Main Street Partners, L.P., Junction, Texas.
Three re-appointments to the Kimble County Library Board of Trustees for terms ending on December 31, 2015, were made by the court. Individuals so appointed were Anthony Laws, Ann Lemon, and Scott Richardson.
County Judge Delbert Roberts was appoint-ed by the court to serve as the county’s representa-tive on the Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Concho Valley Council of Governments and the Concho Valley Transit District Board of Directors. The previous county judge also served in these capacities.
A number of routine administrative actions were taken. For the year 2014, this included designating the sec-ond Tuesday of each month as the regular meeting date for the Commissioners Court and approving the holiday schedule for county workers. Bonding was also approved for deputy county clerks and the deputy treasurer. Also approved was the hiring of a part-time librarian assistant by the Kimble County Library and retaining Alex Gonzales as the flood plain administrator for the county.
The court approved an annu-al contribution of $48,608 to the Texas County and District Retirement System, thereby ensuring the continued actu-arial soundness of the county’s employee retirement plan.
The court voted to accept the conveyance of the com-munity’s old hospital building for use as a county historical
museum. The acceptance is contingent upon the board of the Kimble County Hospital District voting to make the conveyance, which the board has stated it will do.
A summary of road work done during November 11 through December 10 follows and is taken from a written report prepared by the county’s road and bridge supervisor.
In Precinct 1, mud holes were bladed on KC 112. In Precinct 2, portions of KC 210, 272, and 275 were bladed, as were draws and rough places on KC 123. On KC 210 sec-tions were blade patched. On KC 211, sections were rolled for chip sealing and two sec-tions were chip sealed.
In Precinct 3, KC 330 and 342 were bladed, as was a portion of KC 320. Ditches were bladed and roadway was grounded and material was laid on KC 370; brush was also cut and chipped. Material was also laid on KC 373. Potholes in the pavement on KC 320 were patched, and a cattle guard was welded on KC 370.
In Precinct 4, pot holes were
patched in the pavement on KC 433 and 442, and bad spots were also bladed on KC 443. Cattle guards were welded on KC 433. Work on drainage was done on KC 478 and a portion of the road was also chip sealed.
In addition to Judge Roberts and Commissioners Dunagan and McGuire, Commissioners Billy Braswell and Chad Gipson were present for the meeting.
The regular monthly meet-ing of the Commissioners Court begins at 9:a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. The meetings, which are open to the public, are held in the County Courtroom of the Kimble County Courthouse.
The court held a called meeting on December 13 to begin the public notice and review process necessary for the county to be eligible for $104,000 in 2014 to make road repairs. This money, allocated in varying amounts by for-mula, was made available to all of the state’s counties by the Legislature.
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She stated that the January scheduled meeting is only three days after school reconvenes after the Christmas break, and that is not enough time for the staff to prepare the board packets and for the posting of the agenda. The March meeting falls during the spring break. Plumley moved that the January meeting be moved to January 15 and the March meeting be moved to March 19. Wright seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
A discussion ensued about the baseball and softball fields and the electrical problems that exist. Schulze reported that she had met with the Junction City Council and learned that there is an ordinance in exist-ence that gives the school the exclusive use of the baseball field for practice, games and playoffs. The ordinance does not cover the softball field; however, the council voted to give the school the same use of this field as the other and will create an ordinance
to do so. The council gave the school the right to repair the electrical problem. Castleberry moved, and Roberts seconded, a motion to approve making the electrical improvements to the baseball and softball fields. After discussion, in which the board learned that the lights had failed during a ballgame, the motion passed 7-0.
An agenda item calling for the ranking of future improve-ment projects was tabled.
Schulze led a discussion of TASB Policy Update 98. HB 5 passed by the last legisla-ture effects many items in the education field pertaining to school board authority, tech-nology, reporting and many others. Harrison made a motion to add, revise or delete poli-cies as recommended by TASB (Texas Association of School Boards). The motion was sec-onded by Chapman and was approved 7-0.
The board went into a closed session pursuant to Section 551.074-personnel at 6:57 p.m. The board returned to open ses-sion at 7:37 p.m., and the meet-ing was adjourned without any further comments or actions.
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again in 1983 and became a full-time employee in 1984. Vivian says that she started at the bottom and worked her way up, learn- ing much along the way.
Vivian has many fond memories of working for, and learning from, former City Secretary (and later Mayor) Frederica Wyatt. In addi-tion to teaching her the “nuts and bolts” of various jobs, Frederica imparted to Vivian a solid work ethic, much like that of her parents, Tony and Julia Robles. (Julia still works at JISD at age 72.....“because she likes to.”) Vivian’s com-mitment to her job and its many and varied responsibili-ties has served our commu-nity very well.
Vivian smiled as she remembered when computers became part of the workplace at city hall in 1992. That involved many changes and new ways of doing business.
In August, 1994, Vivian was named City Secretary. In 1998, she was assigned broader administrative duties and became the City’s de facto City Administrator. She has worked for seven may-ors and “too many aldermen to count”, so nothing real-ly rattles Vivian. From this writer’s observations while covering city government for The Junction Eagle, Vivian
is usually the most knowl-edgable, yet most humble, person in the room. Her hon-esty, integrity and fairness are more reminiscent of the char-acter of early Texans, and are, undoubtedly, the reason she is so much admired and trusted in her hometown.
When asked what accom-plishments she is the most proud of, Vivian made clear that any accomplishments at the City were due to the work of many people over the years. Top among the things that she views as important improvements for the City are the construction of the new membrane water treat-ment plant and the first con-crete main water storage tank; the Sam B. Coffey Animal Shelter; a new city hall; a remodeled police station and city meeting room; the new swimming pool and splash pad; improvements to the wastewater treatment plant to comply with strict state regulatory requirements; and other infrastructure improve-ments.
Although she does not seek credit, the City’s current sound financial condition is due in large part to Vivian’s diligence in administering the City’s budgets and oth-erwise paying close attention to the City’s finances. (My fellow newspaper owners/editors marvel at Junction’s healthy condition; it’s not what they’re seeing in the communities they cover.)
As for regrets about retir-ing, Vivian says she is a “peo-ple person” and will miss her day-to-day dealings with the public, as well as employees with whom she has enjoyed working over the years.
Vivian’s and Sammy’s plans for the future include relishing even more time with family. Ahead are some fami-ly weddings, a new home near Mesquite, selling one of their houses in Junction, remod-eling another and lots more
cooking. Anyone who knows Vivian appreciates that there will be lots of cooking in her future, and for those of you who have not yet sampled her baked goods, you are missing some excellent goodies!
From a grateful commu-nity, we say, “Take care, Vivian, and thank you for doing a difficult job so well and so professionally!”
There are some very big shoes to fill at Junction City Hall.
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Allen to serve on National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Committee
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Nadine Eby, local artist, painted this mural on a Sunday school class room wall at First Baptist Church. She painted a mural in each first through fifth grade Sunday school room depicting Bible verses.
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D’dra Gallegos-Samora (33) waits for teammate Kaitlin Lumpkins (11) to shake the aggres-sive Brady guard.
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The Lady Eagles sailed high above the Brady Lady Bulldogs, 37 to 31, but here, Brady’s Alysa Lacy (34) successfully blocks the D’dra Gallegos-Samora’s (33) scoring attempt.
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Seniors Henry Whitworth (34) and Dontay Foy (23) watch as Junction freshman Darius Carrington (1) hustles across mid-court. Brady Bulldogs BJ Hollis (11) and Darren Connell (44) challenge Carrington.
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Sunday, December 81. Officer Morgan was dis-
patched to Motel 6 for a wel-fare concern, possibly suicidal subject. The subject was taken to Kimble Hospital for evalu-ation and was determined not to be a danger to himself at this time.
2. Chief Ivy was contact-ed by the Sun Valley Motel regarding a guest who had left without paying for an extra person in his room.
3. Chief Ivy was dispatched to the 100 block of E. Pine in reference to a complaint of harassment via telephone and text message. The offending party was contacted and agreed to stop.
4. Chief Ivy was dispatched to the 700 block of S. Llano in reference to a reported theft of three chain saws. Investigation ongoing.
5. Officer Morgan was dis-patched to the 100 block of N.W. Main in reference to a fire with lots of smoke. Material being burned in a barrel; the responsible party agreed to put it out.
Monday, December 91. Officer Morgan was dis-
patched to the 200 block of N.
10th in response to an alarm activation, false alarm.
2. Chief Ivy responded to the east end of the South Llano Bridge to assist in traffic control that involved rerout-ing around an accident, jack-knifed 18-wheeler blocking the Interstate.
Tuesday, December 101. Chief Ivy was dispatched
to an address on 11th St. to deliver an urgent message.
2. Chief Ivy was contacted about a vehicle left parked for several days at a business in the 2000 block of Main. A 72-hour impound notice was placed on the vehicle.
3. Officer Morgan was dis-patched to Martin and Chestnut regarding a suspicious odor. No odor could be detected on arrival.
Wednesday, December 111. Chief Ivy was contact-
ed about property taken by a known subject who was refus-ing to return it; tools with a value of about $250.
2. Chief Ivy was contacted by a JISD employee about an apparent theft of ball field maintenance equipment some-time over the past few months.
3. Chief Ivy was contacted by a subject needing assistance to get home; fuel voucher was issued.
4. Chief Ivy was dispatched to the 100 block of Main in ref-erence to a request for a motel voucher; stranded motorist waiting for truck to be repaired. Request was granted.
5. Officer Morgan was dis-patched to the Short Stop in response to a report of a disrup-tive bus passenger. An arrest was made for public intoxica-tion with three or more prior convictions.
Thursday, December 121. Officer Morgan was con-
tacted about a welfare con-cern, possible suicidal sub-ject. Whereabouts of subject unknown at this time.
2. Sgt. House was dispatched to the 100 block of Jo Lynn to
provide lifting assistance.3. Sgt. House was dis-
patched to the Short Stop to provide voucher assistance for a released jail inmate traveling to Houston.
4. Officer Ottmers was dis-patched to the 100 block of N.W. Main for an EMS assist, male subject transported to the ER.
Friday, December 131. Officer Ottmers was dis-
patched to the 700 block of N. 10th following a complaint of loud music. Subjects contacted and agreed to turn it off.
2. Sgt. House responded to the JISD in reference to a tru-ancy matter.
3. Sgt. House was dispatched to Kimble Hospital to provide a ride home to a discharged patient.
4. Sgt. House was dispatched to Rowe’s Chevron for an EMS assist, female subject having a seizure.
5. Sgt. House was dispatched to the JISD campus following a report of loose dogs. Animal control officer was notified.
6. Sgt. House responded to the neighborhood of Llano and S. 16th following a report of soliciting (selling magazines) without a permit. The subjects were located and persuaded to move along down the road.
7. Officer Ottmers was dis-patched to the 457 mile marker of I-10 to assist another agency with a traffic stop.
8. Officer Ottmers was dis-patched to the 700 block of N. 11th following a hit-and-run accident, parked car damaged by unknown passing vehicle.
Saturday, December 141. Sgt. House was dispatched
to the 100 block of Mesquite for an EMS assist.
2. Sgt. House was dispatched to the 1100 block of N. Llano following a report of shots fired, likely pellet or BB gun. Unable to locate.
3. Sgt. House was dispatched to provide assistance to the JVFD with a fire, residence partly destroyed no injuries.
JPD ACTIVITY REPORTThe Junction Police
Department submits the JPD offense/incident/arrest reports each week to keep citizens informed of calls and incidents occurring in the city. Traffic citations are not included.
The release of the infor-mation is required by Texas under the provisions of the Open Records Act.
Although Texas law allows the release of names and addresses included in these reports (with the exception of names of minors and vic-tims of sexual assault), this newspaper has chosen to print only the names of those arrested. Those named in these incident reports should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Kimble County dispatch received 242 telephone calls and 395 radio transmissions during the week of December 8 through December 14, 2013.
12/8-1. Deputy Brown responded to I-10 mm 460 eastbound in reference to a vehicle with traffic violations.
2. EMS responded to the 300 block of N. 16th.
3. Deputy Brown responded to I-10 mm 468 westbound in reference to a stranded motor-ist.
12/9-1. Deputies Leistikow, Colston, Brown and Payne responded to I-10 mm 457 eastbound in reference to a motor vehicle accident. Chief Ivy and Texas Department of Transportation assisted.
12/10-1. EMS transferred one patient to Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg.
2. Deputy Brown responded to U.S. Hwy. 83 North in refer-ence to a stranded motorist.
12/11-1. Deputy Gardner and Trooper Meadow respond-ed to I-10 mm 460 in reference to a moving traffic violation.
2. EMS responded to Hill Country Care Center and trans-ported one patient to Kimble ER.
3. EMS transported one patient to Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
12/12-1. EMS responded to I-10 mm 477 in reference to a patient transfer.
2. Trooper Meadow respond-ed to U.S. Hwy. 83 North in reference to a motor vehicle accident.
3. EMS responded to the 100 block of N.W. Main.
12/13-1. Deputy Gardner responded to U.S. Hwy. 83 North in reference to a reckless driver.
2. EMS responded to the 2400 block of Main.
3. EMS transported one patient to San Angelo.
12/14-1. EMS responded to the 100 block of Mesquite.
2. Deputy Waites responded to I-10 mm 477 eastbound in reference to a stranded motor-
ist.3. Deputy Hagler responded
to Cedar Creek Road in refer-ence to an injured deer.
4. Deputy Hagler responded to I-10 mm 477 eastbound in reference to a courtesy ride.
Kimble County Sheriff’s Office and Jail Administrator Matt Suttle processed six persons through the jail on the following charges:
12/11-1. Deputy Stewart arrested Richard Risenhoover, 45, of Baytown for driving while intoxicated and traffic tickets.
2. Deputy Leistikow arrest-ed Renee Aldana, 34, of Los Angeles, California, for public intoxication.
3. Deputy Noah arrested Connie Harris, 59, of Houston for violation of probation.
4. Deputy Payne arrested Josha Mitchell, 25, of San Antonio for violation of proba-tion.
5. Deputy Noah arrested Ronald K. Allen, 59, of San Antonio for violation of proba-tion.
6. Officer Morgan arrested Andrew Allard, 49, of El Paso for public intoxication.
Sheriff Hilario Cantu and staff are privileged to bring you this weekly report of happenings in Kimble County.
The information is taken from call slips, which do not always contain the outcome of the calls.
Kimble County SHERIFF’S REPORT
The Hill Country Care Center Employee of the Month for December is Peggy Frenzel, L.V.N. Peggy lives in the small town of Mason where she has spent most of her life. She graduated from Central Texas College in 1988 as a nurse. She has worked in hospitals, home health and various nurs-ing facilities for 25 years but has always come back to nurs-ing facilities because she feels the work is more fulfilling.
She enjoys being able to help
the residents any way she is able. “Just seeing them smile when I walk through the door is rewarding enough”.
We have been fortunate to have Peggy as part of our nurs-ing team at Hill Country Care Center for the last four months, and we hope for many many more.
Peggy and her husband of 40 years love to vacation in Port Aransas as much as pos-sible and spend time with their two children, grandchild and
all of their rescued pets. Peggy also enjoys baking and cre-ating new casserole recipes which she shares with family and friends.
