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The Bremond Press 90 Years in Bremond VOLUME XC FOUR BITS PER COPY BREMOND, ROBERTSON COUNTY, TEXAS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 Number 49 B. Y. Line OBITUARIES TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION MEMBER 2013 Moody Catches Tigers Defense in Bad Mood The Bremond Tigers suc- cessfully opened the 2013 season with a 19-2 win over the Moody Bearcats in Bremond Friday night. A fierce Tiger defense came up with 7 turnovers and did not allow the Moody offense to score a single point. All three of the Tigers’ touchdowns came af- ter getting the ball on a turnover. Both teams had some prob- lems executing on offense that could probably be attributed to first game jitters. The differ- ence in the game was the Tigers’ defense didn’t have any jitters. They performed well, especially in the first half when they gave up only 11 net yards. Offensive- ly the Tigers’ game plan appeared to be to run the ball way more than going to the air. It worked but the Tigers didn’t dominate the statistical battle like they did last season when they had a more balanced attack. Tiger running backs James Jones and Josh Anderson had big games behind a bigger and more experienced offensive line than the Tigers have had in a few years. Jones ran for 167 yards on 17 carries (9.8 avg.) and Ander- son had 12 carries for 81 yards (6.75 avg.). Anderson scored two touchdowns including a 48 yard TD run. Moody received the opening kickoff and the much heralded Ti- ger defense quickly forced a three and out. The Bearcats gained a yard on their first two plays and on third down junior defensive Jennifer Jo Meza-Nickels Dec. 17, 1974 – Aug. 28, 2013 Funeral services for Jen- nifer Jo Meza-Nickels, age 38, were held on Saturday, August 31, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Faulkenberry Cemetery in Groesbeck. Serving as pallbear- ers were Dwayne Taft, Allen Bodin, Harley Taft, Klein Wiley, Scott Wiley, and Tyler Wiley. Jennifer Jo went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, near Bremond. She was born in Hearne on December 17, 1974 and graduated from Deer Park High School. She worked at S&H Convenience Store in Groesbeck. She earned her LVN and worked for many years at Parkview Hos- pital in Mexia, prior to moving to Huffman, TX. Currently, she was working at the Kingwood Medi- cal Center. Jennifer had a love for family and friends. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Alma “Maw Maw Duck” Fowler and Elmer “Cheezy” Fowler; her grandfathers, Oscar Joe “Poppi” Wiley (from Groesbeck) and Grady Solomon (from Witchita Falls); and uncle, Randy Solo- mon (from Witchita Falls). Survivors include her hus- band, Josh Nickels of Mexia; beautiful son and daughter, Joshua Jack and Jaylee Jo Nick- els of Huffman; parents, Kim and Steve Coker of Bremond and Danny and Karmen Meza of Deer Park; brother, Danny Ray Meza, Jr. and his daughter, Gra- cie Meza of Deer Park; grand- parents, Sandra Fowler Wiley of Bremond, Ray and Mary Meza of Deer Park, and Lois Ann Solo- mon of Witchia Falls; special life-long friends, Jonnette and DeWayne Taft of Huffman; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends. A Jennifer Nickel benefit fund has been establish and do- nations can be made by going to www.gofundme.com/jennifern- icklesfund. Sheriff and County Judge Agree! – on Partnering With Bremond ISD for Officer About 70 people attended a special Robertson County Com- missioners’ Court meeting on Friday morning making it the larg- est crowd yet for a commissioners’ court meeting this year. Recent meetings when the budget has been discussed have had about 40 in attendance. The reason for the big crowd was an anticipated show- down between Sheriff Gerald Yezak and County Judge Jan Roe over specific budget requests made by the Sheriff’s Office and proposed changes in 911 dispatching in the county. The crowd knew that the court was required to file a proposed budget with the county clerk before the end of August and a budget would be voted on at the meeting. The suspense was whether the Sheriff would get all the things he wanted included in the budget. The court decided to include $85,102 for the purchase of new software for the 911 dispatchers and $14,000 for 14 tasers. They also approved the purchase of three new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Depart- ment from money from the 2012 budget. They denied a request from the sheriff to include money for assault rifles but did approve him using the forfeiture fund, that has a balance of about $62,000, to buy them if he wanted to. The commissioners approved a request from the sheriff to have the option of buying the vehicles locally at Derek Scott Autopark in Hearne, but only if the price is the same as it is at the “buy board” state approved dealers. Most of the discussion in the 2 hour and 20 minute long meeting was on changes that needed to be made to improve and update 911 dispatching in the county. The consensus of the court on the issue was to go ahead and buy the software this year and appoint a com- mittee to study the best way to set up a new dispatch office. The cost of setting up the new office would come from the 2014 budget. The commissioners and county judge noted that the county just received a refund from an insurance provider of a little over $100,000 and that money would be used to cover the cost of the software. Chris Lamb, director of Robertson County EMS, explained how he was simply interested in improving the service his organization provides when he suggested earlier in the summer that the county consider purchasing new software that would help dispatchers do a better job. He admitted he didn’t know his suggestion would create a major political controversy. He said he wasn’t a politician and hated to see so many rumors and misinformation come out about possible changes in dispatching after he made his recommendation. Sheriff Yezak stood at the back of the courtroom during the long discussion on the dispatching issue and had several verbal exchanges with Judge Roe. The two sparred over details and agreed on almost nothing, but they did maintain the decorum expected of elected of- ficials at a public meeting. JAYMI HADLEY, ANDREW DENNY Plan October Wedding in Bremond Janet and Jerry Hadley, of Bremond, are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jaymi Makenzi, to Andrew Brent Denny, son of Celeste Denny and the late David Paul Denny, III, of Spring, Texas. Jaymi is the granddaughter of Betty Jean Hadley and the late Louis Hadley, of Wink, Texas and the late Margaret and Louis Swick of Bremond, Texas. Andrew is the grandson of Mattie Robb Miller and the late Harvey A. Miller of Yazoo City, MS and the late Dane and D. P. Denny, Jr. of Jackson, MS. Jaymi is a 2005 graduate of Bremond High School and 2009 graduate of Texas State Technical College. She is currently em- ployed as a dental assistant for Dr. Brent Boyd in Temple, Texas and works at the family business in Bremond, Texas. Andrew is a 2001 graduate of Klein High School and 2006 graduate of Sam Houston State University and is employed as a Loan Officer for First Star Bank in Hearne, Texas. The wedding will take place on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bremond, Texas. Hadley-Denny Engagement ONE OF SEVEN TURNOVERS. Senior linebacker Harrison Hull (#9) knocks the ball loose from Moody ball carrier Jakaelin Henderson during the third quarter action in Bremond’s 19-2 win over the Bearcats at Tiger Field. The fumble was covered by Hunter Stuard (#10). The Tigers had two other fumble recoveries and intercepted four passes for a total of seven turnovers. The defense had a solid game but the offense was not as sharp. Hull led the defenisve effort with 18 tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery. The Tigers travel to Leon this Friday night. TIGERS PLAY IN LEON TONIGHT!! Autumn Nears, High Heat Goes On— September rain can make a better autumn and provide for an earlier winter. That’s what happened last year. In the first week of this ninth month the rains have fallen all around but only a couple of traces have come our way. Stock tanks are getting low and some have already dried up. Hauling water for livestock is a hard, tedious job. Of course it is a blessing to be able to get water to haul. Wildlife is having to scrounge around to get a drink. When will our abundant rainfall come? The newscasts are dominated by the Syrian problem. No easy solution to such a situation. The demise of the guy in Ohio that kept three young women imprisoned in his house is quite bizarre. There is probably a lot more to that news item. And Calvert was in the news in regards to a rather strange law enforcement situation. No one was hurt so guess all ended well, except an awful amount of effort was put out seemingly for nothing. Younger Daughter got her a new automobile. Her old one was eleven years old so she was entitled to a new one. She now has one of those small Mercedes. Sounds way too costly to us, but any better bigger car costs a lot, too. Was to drive to an ag related meeting in North Carolina on it’s first good run. Don’t have any idea as to when we might get to ride in it. Our first football game had a pretty nice score, but the game was quite ragged. The defense did well, not giving up any touchdowns. What was wrong with the point after kicks? To have two blocked, and one even run back for two points, leaves us wondering. The first PAT went over okay. Seemed like the play calling was not too good, but had the executions been more efficient that would be secondary. The passing game – for us – was not up to par. Running game was okay. Surely our next game will go better. A big bunch of Tiger Fans should drive east to Leon for a good game this week. Well, we came out rather sharp in our guessing on football games last week. Sure don’t expect to do anywhere near that good this week. Two of the three we missed were very close and in the other we put down what we hoped for rather than being realistic. Guess we better not guess against Chilton again! But then they play Burton this week! We play both teams this year. Heard that a key player quit the team this week. May be just talk, but if it is true that would really hurt the program. One never knows what creates a situation like that, but surely it can be worked out. For the kid’s sake, as well as the team’s. Elder Daughter is coming in this weekend. She should be here in time to help us attend the ball game Friday night. Younger Son ran in the Kolache Run at Westfest and said the crowd for the run was very good, but felt the afternoon attendance was down. Probably due a lot to the high heat. It is now only six weeks to the Bazaar on that “Third Sunday in October”, that is October 20. Hope folks have marked that date on their calendars and plan to be here that day. We will be very happy to see you all again— Hearing the Tiger Band play at the game Friday night was so enjoyable. That group of students is something the community can be proud of. It’s worth the price of admission just to hear them. It was depressing to see the grand stand half empty. More folks need to come out to support student’s good work and show their appreciation for the positive things they do. Seven of our big black ringed neck doves came to feed under the bird feeder today. Glad to see no one shot them. The feeder has not been filled so they didn’t get to fill up. It will get filled tonight. Swarms of lowly sparrows come and empty the feeder too quickly. They really drink out of the water pan, too, even when the water is low and hot. Old Igloo still has not come home. Don’t know if he’s a goner, that is deceased, or just “staying” in another home. The heat continues to burn hot. Not in the 100°’s but too close to it. In a couple of weeks autumn will be here officially. The days will get shorter and the nights longer. That should bring some relief. But it will take a darn good rain to refresh the world and restore life. When that happens it will be a great relief— Beat the heat any way you can—and we will see you all at the game in Leon— BY BY ROBERTSON COUNTY PRECINCT 4 TRACTOR. On Wednesday, August 28 this Kubota tractor was involved in an accident on FM 2954 that tragically claimed the life of 38 year old woman from Huffman. The driver of the tractor, county employee Dennis “Pap” Watley from Bremond, was badly shaken but apparently did not sustain any serious injuries. At a commissioners’ court meeting on Friday Pct. 4 Commissioner Robert Bielamowicz received approval to buy a new Kubota tractor and a Land Pride shredder to replace the equipment damaged in the accident. Bielamowicz said he was on record saying the next tractor he was going to buy would not have a cab because it is too hard to keep the air conditioner working. But he changed his mind when he saw how the cab saved the life of the driver in the accident. The cost of the replacement tractor (85 hp) at Normangee Tractor is $38,365 and the shredder is $11,394. The county will recover some of the cost when the insurance claim is settled. Continued below right B. Y. Line Continued on Page 6 Continued on Page 2
