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Contrary to the norm, predict-ing football games in 2007 is get-ting more difficult as the seasonprogresses. Entries with perfectpicks have been rare this season,and there were none in the Week

#8 affair. The average score forour picking panel was only 68%,even lower than last week's previ-ous season low.

Only Miss Nicole Davis man-aged to miss no more than twogames this week, and she gets totake home the $50 weekly prize.

Kelly Moore, Ruby Park,Buddy Sharp, Jane Sims, JoshCarruth, David Cisneroz, DavidLindsey, Jennifer Frasier Leonhartand Molly-Kate Casey all missedthree games and thus earned hon-orable mention.

The largest number of ourcontestants missed five games.Itasca's defeat of Hico, Tarleton'sloss to Abilene Christian, andColorado's victory over TexasTech were all missed by more thanfour out of five contestants.

Most also incorrectly pickedHoward Payne to prevail overLouisiana College. And, a goodnumber of Aggie faithful, 44% of

our panel, picked the Ags to defeatKansas, which they failed to do.

We are pleased to note thatonly one of our panel failed to cor-rectly pick the DeLeon Bearcatsdefeat of Santo. You know whoyou are. Games without a singlemiss included Gorman's win overCross Plains, Tolar's defeat ofPerrin-Whitt, Cisco's thrashing ofMillsap, and Stephenville's maul-ing of Mineral Wells.

Actually, there was one entrythat failed to follow contestinstructions and was thus tallied asa 15 game miss.

DeLeon's game at Gormanheadlines this week's contest.Dublin at Hico and Meridian atValley Mills also look like interest-ing games. On the college scene,the ball could bounce either wayup at Stillwater where theLonghorns take on the Cowboys.Here's hoping for a stampede.

Good luck in your picks.

TRACTOR FATALITY. Late Friday afternoon, October 26, Tom Broom, 86, of Gorman, wasdriving this tractor down the hill in the background while on the way to his farm on CR 180, offof Hwy 679, between Duster and Gorman, when for unknown reasons he drove off of the lowwater bridge over the Sabanna River. He was killed instantly. Comanche County JP BillKoenig pronounced Broom dead from accidental circumstances. Above, Deputy RhondaAlderman confers with CCMC EMS Zack Paul near the tractor, while Bob Dunwell looks on,Lucille Broom confers with CCMC EMS Lori McLearen, and various DeLeon and Gorman vol-unteer firefighters stand by.

Football Contest Grades Continue to Slide

PAVING AT COMMUNITY PARK. Mayor Danny Owen reported during the Thursday, October25, City Council meeting that paving of the walking trails, despite several delays, should beginthe next day -- which it did. Pictured above is a member of the paving crew working on anarea of the trail near the ticket booth.

Council Makes Quick Work of Brief Agenda

PICKING PRODIGY. NicoleDavis' double miss entry beatall other contestants.

By LAURA KESTNEREditor

The DeLeon City Councilmet in regular session, Thursday,October 25, and addressed a briefagenda.

All council members – MayorDanny Owen, Howard Gifford,Norma Locke, Roy Dale Freemanand Gayle Stroud – were presentfor the 6 p.m. start.

Also present were CitySecretary Karen Wilkerson, PoliceChief Ralph Dickey and RayHelberg, emergency managementcoordinator.

With most agenda items han-dled fairly quickly, including sev-eral items that were tabled, the dis-cussion of the progress at theDeLeon Community Park (duringthe open discussion between cityofficials and city staff) occupied agood portion of the meeting.

“We’ve been saying for thepast two weeks that we were goingto get our walking trail paved,”Mayor Owen noted, “but theyexperienced some mechanicalproblems and their truck that’s sup-posed to be able to maneuver outon the grounds wasn’t availabletoday. So hopefully tomorrow,we’ll be able to do that.”

Mayor Owen then went on toreport that Rob Duncan, publicworks administrator, and his crew,had many posts erected for thehandicap parking signs.

“As soon as the paving iscomplete,” Owen said, “there’s a

group of local people who are sup-posed to put the benches and thebarbecue grills and stuff up, sowe’re still making headway.Sometimes it seems like we takeone step forward and 500 back-wards. But we are accomplishingthings.”

“When you go by there now,it’s visible,” CouncilwomanStroud said, “you can see some-thing has been done.”

Mayor Owen agreed, sayingthat much of the work in the pasthad been “behind the scenes.” Hethen went on to describe more ofthe work at the park. “We ran intoa small problem with the dimen-sions of our restrooms, as far asmeeting the American DisabilitiesAct. Karen hasn’t been able to geta hold of the guy, the contractor forthe buildings, but supposedly, theyand our engineers are working onthis. It didn’t seem like a big issue,we’re still talking about getting itin the time frame (needed.) I

believe the tile work is done in thebathrooms. Hopefully next week,the partitions will be up and thecommodes will be placed.”

Wilkerson then distributedseveral photos that she’d takendepicting small problems with thetile in the restrooms, and informedCouncil members that she wasworking on getting to the peoplewho could correct the problem.

Mayor Owen noted that RobDuncan was working on the sewerand water to the restroom at thetractor pull-rodeo arena. Owenalso encouraged the council mem-bers to go to the park and drivethrough.

“I think once you get out thereand see what all’s really going on,you’ll be impressed with theamount of work that has beendone,” he said, adding that heknew there was still a lot morework to do.

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NOVEMBER 4

SET YOURCLOCKS BACK !

DAMAGE TO FUMC. The DeLeon Police Department reported last week that someone dam-aged the south side of the Heritage Hall section of First United Methodist Church, sometimebetween 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday. In addition to the hole in the wall (and subsequentcrack inside), the air conditioner unit was overturned and the rail was dislodged. Anyone withinformation is encouraged to call the DeLeon PD at 893-3244.

By JERRY MORGANPublisher

We now have an entirely newway for subscribers to read theDeLeon Free Press: on the inter-net. Also, we are raising ourmailed subscription rates. Bothdevelopments are related to theexpense and increasing difficultyof using the U.S. Postal Service fordelivery of our newspaper.

Effective immediately, youmay subscribe to an email edition

of the Free Press. Subscribers willbe sent an email each week thatwill provide an internet link thatcan be clicked on to download thenewspaper -- the entire newspaper.The email will normally be sent onWednesday.

Due to increased mailingcosts, we are having to increase theprice of our mailed subscriptions.Local subscriptions are now $25per year. Subscriptions in Texas,delivered by a post office outside

of Comanche County, now cost$30 per year. For U.S. addressesoutside of Texas, the cost is now$35 per year. Our local newsstandprice will remain unchanged.

Email subscriptions are pricedat $20 per year.

You will need to have a highspeed internet connection (some-thing other than a dial-up) to takebest advantage of the email sub-scription. You will also need a freeprogram (Adobe Reader) to beable to see the downloaded news-paper. And, a reasonably moderncomputer will make the wholeprocess faster and better presentthe newspaper viewing. Mostcomputer users will be able toreceive and view the email edition,however.

The email edition has severaladvantages, particularly for sub-scribers outside the local DeLeonarea. For starters, you don't have towait on the Post Office to deliverthe newspaper. You can get thenews on Wednesdays, the same asarea residents who buy our news-paper locally. And, you can get itanywhere in the world, not just inthe United States as at present. Ifyou use a laptop computer with awireless connection, you can havethe newspaper delivered to you,wherever you can obtain internetservice.

The email edition will saveyou money -- it costs less than amailed subscription. We don'thave to pay the postage to mail it toyou, even though there are expens-es associated with the email edi-tion, and we pass the savings on toyou.

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Personal Notesby Jerry Morgan

Coming EventsCall 893-6868 if you have an event to list

The DeLeon Free Press, P.O. Box 320, DeLeon, Texas 76444(Publication No. 150080) is published by Morgan Publishing Co.,51 weeks per year, at 324 S. Texas in DeLeon. Periodicalspostage is paid at DeLeon, Texas 76444. Telephone: 254-893-6868; Fax: 254-893-3550; e-mail:news@deleontexas.com, web site:www.deleonfreepress.com.

Mailed subscription rates per year: By mail in Comanche County-$25, elsewhere in Texas-$30, elsewhere in U.S.-$35.

We will be pleased to correct an erroneous description of any per-son or organization which may appear in the DeLeon Free Press ifit is brought to the attention of the editor. All reprinting rights arereserved. Copyright 2007.

Serving the DeLeon area since 1890, striving to be a positive voice in the community.

Publisher-Jerry MorganEditor-Laura Kestner

Office Mgr.-Margie ReynaProduction-Kay Hodges

Advertising-Betty WoffordSports Editor -Tim White

10 YEARS AGOOctober 30, 1997. The Fall

Festival Queen and King were sen-iors Carrie Chanley and GilbertCordova.

Cody Hardin was the winnerof the Free Press football contest.Missing only one game wereDustin Froneberger, JasonBrinson, Olon Brownlee andNathan Tucker.

John Leal, of the BearcatCross Country team, won firstplace at the district meet inHamilton.

Truman Childress andDeLoyn Singleton were picturedtrimming trees at the DeLeonCemetery as part of “Make aDifference Day.”

John Caraway, of DeLeon,was honored as one of three 1997Distinguished Friends at TarletonState University.

20 YEARS AGOOctober 29, 1987. Halloween

Queen Candidates included LorrieSolomon, Darla Files, AngelaMorris and Shanna Holland.

The DeLeon Hospital had abrand new 1987 ambulance. Thecost of the new ambulance was$30,000 and it was purchased toreplace a 1975 model which hadbeen in use. Pictured with theambulance were David Mathis,Peggy Otwell, Danny Owen, JeanKirk, Mike Hare, Lovie Sides andJuanita Roberts.

The players who were fea-tured in a “Go Bearcats” ad wereLance Maltby, Cliff Moore andMark Bills.

The junior high twirlers wereStephanie Shoemaker, KimRidens, Kristin Holland and TerraBarnes.

The junior high cheerleaderswere Christy Whitt, Tonya Braziel,Treasure Mailloux, CarlineAndrews, Kasey Bruton and ShanaSkaggs.

30 YEARS AGONovember 3, 1977. Janet

Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Jerry Clark, was crowned Queen atthe Halloween carnival. AbelLopez was her escort.

Mrs. Tommie Lee, and herdaughter, Donna Haynie, ownersof Pasttime Granny’s, invitedeveryone to attend the grand open-ing of their new business on theSipe Springs Highway. The storefeatured a large selection of fin-ished and unfinished art plaster andart brushes and paints.

Between 400 and 425 peopleattended the First Baptist Churchcentennial celebration. Billy C.Spencer was the First BaptistChurch pastor.

Karla Cook was the winner ofthe Free Press football contest.Second place went to RickySnider. Tying for third place wasRocky Atchley, Hadley Scott,Joanne Hardin and Jim Terrill.

The DeLeon Cub Scouts,under the leadership of JohnPickens, were the grand championwinners of the Pushmobile Derbyin Brownwood. Those participat-ing included Jeff Atchley, JosephWilkerson, Dirk Lindsey, KennethMcKillip, Brian Weaver, DwainMorris, James Mathis and JamesPerez.

40 YEARS AGO November 2, 1967. DHS

Class Favorites included: DavidCreed, senior boy class favorite;Carol Straub, senior girl classfavorite; John Fair, junior boyclass favorite; Beverly Maltby,junior girl class favorite; MickeyWilliams, sophomore boy classfavorite; Kathy Grisham, sopho-more girl class favorite; BillyHamilton, freshman boy classfavorite, and Misty Duncan, fresh-man girl class favorite.

The Farmers and MerchantsBank had recently “set up shop” attheir new location at 206 SouthTexas Street. It was noted that thenew building featured more roominside, a drive-in window, largemeeting room, and more parking

spaces – besides being just down-right beautiful.

Deborah Nowlin, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Cap Nowlin, wascrowned the Halloween Queen atthe close of the P.T.A. carnival.Billy Hamilton, son of Mr. andMrs. Jack Hamilton, was herescort. The Queen and her royalcourt were entertained with adance number by Connie Baber,and a reading, “Tale-Tale Heart”by Ronnie Nowlin. LannesCallison, junior class president,was master of ceremonies.

The Weeping Oak drive-inwas showing “Alfie” starringMichael Caine.

Priscilla Coan, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Roger Coan, dressedas a pumpkin, won first place in aHalloween Costume contest.Todd McKay, son of Mr. and Mrs.Rick McKay, placed second with atiger costume. Janell Straub,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JackStraub, placed third with a witchcostume.

50 YEARS AGOOctober 31, 1957. Members

of the CROP (Christian RuralOverseas Program) were partici-pating in a collection drive. Localmembers included SharonWiseman, Joe Brownlee, BeverlyHam and Jo Carolyn Dendy. American Legion PostCommander Jack Stricklin, andAuxiliary President Mrs. W.E.Wheatley, reported satisfactoryprogress on the efforts to obtainfunds for a “memorial plot” for thecemetery.

Rev. D.E. Simpson and hiswife, H.E. Newton and his wife,and Mrs. Jim Duncan, left for theannual State Baptist Convention atWill Rogers Auditorium in FortWorth.

The Weeping Oak drive-inwas showing “Night Passage” star-ring Audie Murphy and JamesStewart. The Leon Theatre wasshowing “Storm Center” starringBette Davis.

This is a week when many ofour computers and other electronicdevices are just a little bit out ofsync with the clocks. When theU.S. Congress, acting foolishly onthe advice of some who thought itmight save some energy, decidedto change the traditional startingand stopping dates for daylightsavings time, many of our littleelectronic marvels that were man-ufactured and programmed beforethat brilliant action occurred arenow no longer with the U.S. timeprogram.

If you have noticed this prob-lem, I wouldn't worry about it toomuch. By this time next weekeverything should be back togeth-er when we all set our clocks backone hour. Just remember to checkand/or change your smoke detectoralarm batteries.

If Congress really wanted todo something brilliant, in my opin-ion at least, it could leave daylightsavings time in effect throughoutthe year.

*******This time of year is a bit

depressing for yours truly. Doveseason came to an end this week.Next week it will be dark almost assoon as the workday ends. Theend of the football season is insight. With the frosts comes thefire danger season. The holidayshopping season is nearing, oralready beginning. The leaves aregoing to be falling, blowing andaccumulating and you have to becareful while driving at night asyou watch for deer.

But then there's the holidaysand family and friends gettingtogether, the football playoffs, thedeer and varmit hunting seasons,working in the shop, baking, bas-ketball and ice hockey, buildingfires in the fireplace on cold winternights, snuggling up with yourloved one to stay warm, getting towear some of those winter clothesfor a change, snowfalls and othercold weather delights to look for-ward to.

At least we won't be swelter-ing in the heat. And, as surely asthere is winter, there will be aspring.

*******Sheri and I took a drive to

Glen Rose on Saturday morning tosee the Fossilmania show. It wasnot a particularly large event, but itwas crowded with fossil collectorsand grandparents and parents andchildren.

We didn't have any childrenor grandchildren with us, and gotto take an unhurried look at boththe show and the downtown court-house square. The town was busywith all sorts of events this lastweekend, including the Lord'sAcre at the Methodist Church, theGospel presentation called ThePromise, a Miniature Horse Show,a Ride the Rim Mountain Bikingevent at the Fossil Rim WildlifeCenter, in addition to Fossilmaniaand the standing attractions atFossil Rim and Dinosaur ValleyState Park.

That's one busy little town. We enjoyed visiting the shops

and stores on the square down-town. I found a book that was afirst hand, start-to-finish accountof the War Between the States

written by a Confederate privatefrom Texas.

The book, Rebel Private:Front and Rear, written byWilliam A. Fletcher in 1908, hadeffectively been lost for manyyears. A fire destroyed mostcopies of the book before it wasdistributed.

However, one copy found itsway to the Library of Congress.The book was cited by MargaretMitchell as her single most impor-tant research resource while writ-ing Gone With the Wind. A greatgranddaughter of the writer recent-ly republished the book, making itwidely available for the first time.

I'm not that far into it yet, butit has already captured my strongreading interest. The same book-store, Bookshelf on the Square,had numerous other historical andTexas focused titles.

On our way back home wetook a short side trip out by RoughCreek Lodge and then a left ontoHighway 220 and south to Hicofor lunch. There's another smallTexas town that's benefitting a lotfrom tourism.

All in all, it was a wonderfulday to be out and about enjoyingthe beautiful weather and Texasscenery.

*******Now that we have had a bit of

frost, it won't be long before theSpanish Oaks in the hills out on theBrown and Comanche County linewill be putting on their fall display.

My favorite route to see thatnearby scenery heads northwestout of Sidney to May on Highway1689, turns south on Highway 36for a mile or so and then back eastonto Brown CR 478 at the ceme-tery and continuing on to Highway1467.

From there you can continueinto Blanket on the paved road orturn onto Comanche CR 153 andwind your way back again toHighway 1689 between Sidneyand Comanche.

Either way, you will get to seeup close the hills that are visible onthe southwestern horizon.

This Week’s WeatherThe weather remained cool

and dry throughout the week asgenerally pleasant outdoor condi-tions were available for all toenjoy. Two near freezes occurred,but other than light frosts, thewater has remained liquid.

For the latest area weatherforecasts, check our web site,www.deleonfreepress.com, andclick on the weather button.

The following weather read-ings are taken by the Corps ofEngineers at Proctor Lake. Dailyreadings reflect weather activityfor the 24-hour period preceding 8a.m. on the day noted. When read-ings are not reported, “n/a” is indi-cated below.

Date High Low Rain10-24 70 40 0.0010-25 74 38 0.0010-26 69 33 0.0010-27 75 33 0.0010-28 72 40 0.0010-29 74 40 0.0010-30 76 39 0.00

2007 Cumulative RainfallJanuary 2.28February 0.81March 4.77April 4.34May 8.12June 15.88July 2.25August 2.30September 5.57October 1.12YTD 2007 47.44

Proctor Lake ReportLake Levels:

Prior Reading1162.15Current 1162.08

Full Level 1162.00% Capacity: 100%+Discharge rate (cfs)

Prior week 48Current 21

WWiitthh MMaannyy TThhaannkkssWe would like to express our

thanks to each person who sent usanniversary wishes on our 70thwedding anniversary, by sendingflowers, cards, calling us on thetelephone and visiting us.

We appreciate every act ofkindness shown us.

Also we thank those whoremembered C. L. in prayer, cardsand telephone calls since his terri-ble fall.

God Bless all of you,C. L. & Nell Rose Mohon

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYPerkins Middle School students will give a free public perform-

ance of “Into the Woods” by James Lapine, on Monday, November 5,at 7 p.m. at the high school.

FALL FESTIVALThe annual Fall Festival, originally scheduled for 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 27, at the DeLeon High School, has been postponeduntil Saturday, November 10, same time and location. The coronationceremony will be held in the high school cafetorium, and the carnivalin the old gym.

DELEON INDIAN ARTIFACT SHOWThe first annual DeLeon Indian Artifact Show is scheduled for

Saturday, November 10, 2007, at the DeLeon City Hall auditoriumfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Barbara Helbergat 893-2083.

DESDEMONA COMMUNITY THANKSGIVINGThe annual Desdemona Thanksgiving Supper is scheduled for

Saturday, November 10, in the Community Center (old school gym)beginning at 6 p.m.

APPRECIATION RECEPTION FOR BETTY TERRILLBetty Terrill will be honored with an appreciation reception

Sunday, November 11, at the DeLeon City Hall from 2-4 p.m. Thecommunity is invited to attend and express gratitude for her approxi-mate 50 years of service with the DeLeon Peach and Melon Festival.

County Officials To Be AtDeLeon City Hall

First Thursday

A representative of theComanche County TaxAssessor-Collector’s officeand the Comanche CountyJustice of the Peace will be atthe DeLeon City Hall on thefirst Thursday of each month.

They will be set up to con-duct business in DeLeon forthe convenience of area citi-zens. Their office hours arefrom 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.except for the noon hour.

NEW AMBULANCE. Pictured above are some of the Comanche County Medical CenterEMS personnel with CCMC’s newest ambulance. This $100,000 2007 Chevrolet, will replacea 1997 Ford with more than 200,000 miles. Funding was obtained through CCMC and twogrants. The ambulance will be used in the County during the day, and in the City of Comancheon nights and weekends. Shown, left to right, Danny Owen, Lori McLearen, Staci Guinn,Zach Paul, Tim Fanning, Esmarelda Cumba and Irene Ojeda.

WEATHER FORECASTwww.deleonfreepress.com

Are you a crafty person? Doyou make your own Christmasdecorations and gifts? Then weneed you.

The Texas CooperativeExtension is looking for localcrafters to demonstrate their tal-ents at the 3rd annual HolidayCraft Extravaganza on the eveningof November 15 at the ComancheCommunity Center.

Crafters may bring their fin-ished products to sell and areencouraged to demonstrate theirtalents in a one-on-one setting.

Crafts don‚t have to be elaborateor expensive to make, but all craftsmust be quality homemade items-- no commercialized products andno garage sale fodder.

Crafters are encouraged tosign up by Friday, November 2.

For more information or anentry form, contact TexasCooperative Extension at 325-356-2539.

Third Holiday CraftExtravaganza

Maroon & White on Fridays

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Look, meet and talk. Buy and sellarrowheads and prehistoric artifacts.

Saturday, November 108:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

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Nov. 1: Lois Seckinger,Rebekkah Bingham

Nov. 2: Derek Sparger,Audean Hammit, Kay Quinn,Stephen Rice, Jennifer Sims,Jimmie Richards

Nov. 3: Nell Rose Mohon,Cathy Morganstean, LorenzoReyna, Bud Steed,

Nov. 4: Cynthia Martinez,Brandi Quinn, Carl Wright,Casey Stone, Cliff Coan, AydenGarza

Nov. 5: Jennifer Otwell,Larry Hight, Brroklyn Carl

Nov. 6: Mandy Hooker,Melissa Heaslet, AndyFroneberger, Amber Gilbert,Tracy Rodriquez, Alan Lesley,Justin Auvenshine

Nov. 7: Randy Turner,Beverly Otwell, Jeffrey Logan,Dalia Lewis, Harold Lewis,Dino Lewis, Carol Ann Mahan,Jim Parker, Andrew Garza

Nov. 8: Kayla Rice, PatRipley, Ronnie Holland

Nov. 9: Jeff Brinson, OdellMcKinney, Sara Bunting, Kerry

BarefootNov. 10: Dustin Bennett,

Jonathan Gilbert, Michael LopezNov. 11: Kristin Burnett,

Max Keith, Deral Brown, EmilyNowlin, Brian Harris, DonnaOtwell, Alison Lewelling,Flomena Ybarra

Nov. 12: Raul Aguilar,Jamie Burkeen, A. W. Sledge,

HEAD START“Breakfast”

Monday, November 5: Milk, breakfast burrito, juice

Tuesday, November 6:Milk, banana muffin, apple

slicesWednesday, November 7:

Milk, scrambled eggs, biscuitThursday, November 8:

Milk, malt o meal, orangesFriday, November 9:

Milk, frosted mini wheats,pineapple

HEAD START“Lunch”

Monday, November 5: Milk, hamburgers, tator tots,

lettuce and tomatoTuesday, November 6:

Milk, chicken spaghetti, broc-coli, pearsWednesday, November 7:

Milk, Indian mish mash, cornbread, bananaThursday, November 8:

Milk, BBQ chicken, wheatbread, Spanish rice, peachesFriday, November 9:

Milk, pizza burger, gardensalad, grapes

ELEMENTARY“Breakfast”

Monday, November 5: Milk, cereal, graham crack-

ers, juiceTuesday, November 6:

Milk, pancakes, sausage,juiceWednesday, November 7:

Milk, hot pockets, juiceThursday, November 8:

Milk, waffle sticks, syrup,juiceFriday, November 9:

Milk,muffins, graham crack-ers, juice

ELEMENTARY“Lunch”

Monday, November 5: Pizza, corn, veggie sticks,

mixed fruit, milk condimentsTuesday, November 6:

Chili dogs w/cheese, tatertots, apple slices, milk, condiments

Wednesday, November 7:Crispito’s w/cheese, chili

beans, diced pears, milk, condi-mentsThursday, November 8:

Chicken nuggets, baked pota-to, veggie stick, applesauce, milkcondimentsFriday, November 9:

Steak patty on bun, lettuce &pickles, baked chips, milk, condi-ments, pineapple tidbits

Middle School“Breakfast”

Monday, November 5: Assorted cereal, teddy gra-

ham, juice, milkTuesday, November 6:

Breakfast hot pocket, juice,milkWednesday, November 7:

Pancake & sausage, syrup,juice, milkThursday, November 8:

Buttered toast, jelly, juice,milkFriday, November 9:

Apple cinnamon muffin,teddy graham, juice, milk

MIDDLE SCHOOL“Lunch”

Monday, November 5: Frito pie w/shredded cheese,

pinto beans, crackers, slicedpeaches, milk, condimentsTuesday, November 6:

Chicken strips w/gravy,whipped potatoes, black-eyedpeas, bread, applesauce, milk,condimentsWednesday, November 7:

Pizza, corn, pineapple, crack-ers, pudding, milk, condimentsThursday, November 8:

Taco salad, shredded cheese,shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes,mexi-style beans, crackers, dicedpears, milk, condimentsFriday, November 9:

Steak patty on bun, sandwichveggies, tater tots, Jello, milk,condiments

Congratulations,Mighty Maroon

Band

CHEST ART. This lineup of DeLeon High School boys made no secret of which team theysupported at the volleyball playoff game between DeLeon and Evant in Brownwood lastTuesday. Despite their artistic and vocal efforts, however, the Lady Cats lost the contest andwill thus enter the playoffs as the district’s number two team. Pictured above are TannerWelch, Kevin Smith, Cody Welch, Brody Hammonds, Taner Winkles, Hayden Lewis and MattNowlin.

This past Saturday, theMighty Maroon Band traveled toBelton and competed, for the firsttime, at the Area Marching con-test. The band finished 8th place.There were only three band select-ed to advance to State in class 1A,they were Iola, Shiner, and Santo.

I am very proud of our stu-dents this year. We have had agreat year so far. We now knowwhat it takes to be successful andhope to continue this winning way.I would like to wish the JH and HSall District competitors good luckon Saturday as they travel toGrandview for competition.

I would also like to send out aspecial thank you to Perry andLori Jordan, Donnie and D’ArlaNowlin, Bobby and CathyCampbell, Joe and AdeleCanterbury, Chuck and PeggyJordan, and Becky Hurteau. A lotof this years success should becredited to them for all of thebehind the scenes work in the con-cession stands, working with theuniforms, driving busses and theequipment trailer, and chaperon-ing.

Chuck MillerDHS Band Director

DHS Sports Schedules FOOTBALL

Date Opponent Location Teams Time11/1 Gorman Here JV 7:0011/2 Gorman There V 7:30

VOLLEYBALLPlay-off schedule to be announced

CROSS COUNTRY

11/3 Regionals Arlington 9:30 a.m.

Scr. -- Scrimmage Tourn. -- TournamentTBA -- To Be Announced JV Junior Varsity V -- Varsity * -- District Game

ANNIVERSARIESNov. 2: Dustynn & Sonja

OtwellNov. 3: Ronnie & Kaye

QuinnNov. 6: Josh & Ruth

GrumblesNov. 10: Jay & Ona OdomNov. 17: James & Beth

MorganNov. 19: Jeff & Gail BrinsonNov. 23: Henry & Jane

SimsNov. 28: Tommy & Leslie

WilsonNov. 29: Henry & E-lysbeth

WhittleNov: 30: Eric & Kathy

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Appreciation Reception for Betty Terrill

Betty Terrill will be honoredwith an appreciation receptionSunday, November 11, 2007 at theDeLeon City Hall from 2 to 4 p.m.The community is invited to attendand express gratitude for herapproximate 50 years of servicewith the DeLeon Peach and MelonFestival.

Beginning in 1957 Betty sawthe Festival go from a city-financed celebration to its flourish-ing years in the 1980’s, as a staterenowned event. While speakingwith Betty, about her memories,she first thought of Sonny James’appearance in the 1960s. Sincethere were no accommodations forentertainers, James changedclothes in Betty’s office. At thattime there was just a stage, nodressing rooms or offices. Theoffice was in the big tin barn that isstill standing.

Another memory was relatedto the Dixie Chicks. A broker inWaco in the early 1990s, promot-ing the Chicks, attempted to con-vince the Festival committee tobook them for entertainment night.This attempt was met with uproar-ious laughter by committee mem-bers and several jokes were madethat, “No one would see the thatgroup.” Needless to say, the com-mittee did not book them, but latersaw their rise to fame.

“A tractor pull? That is thesilliest thing we ever heard of; noone would sit on hard bleachers

and watch a tractor.” Committeemembers “horse laughed” at thisproposal. Evidently the tractorpull promoter finally won out. Thetractor pull is, and has been, amajor event during festival weekfor numerous years.

Betty’s first job with theFestival was in 1957, approxi-mately. The city appointed a com-mittee to “revive” the week-longevent and was an underwriter forthe expenses to aid in taking theFestival forward and being capableof operating on its own. Betty saidshe initially “kept records” so thecommittee would have directionand a schedule the public couldrely on each year. By keepingrecords, each event established adesignated day. Betty quit for acouple of years when her children,Cecilia and John, were small.During Betty’s absence, AlthaWilkerson was the secretary forprobably two to three years. Bettycame back when Cecilia was in thethird grade and remained for 40-plus years.

Dedication to community andpublic service is defined by BettyTerrill. Thank you seems trite, butis greatly appreciated. OnNovember, 11, come by City Hallbetween 2 and 4 p.m. and shareyour favorite Festival memorywith Betty. The Shakespeare Club,Study Club, and the E.S.A.Sorority will be serving punch andcookies to those in attendance.

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COMANCHE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICENOTICE OF ESTRAY

TYPE OF ANIMAL FOUND

Two grey cows, five red cows, two calves

IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

No brands or markings

DATE ANIMAL FOUND

October 18, 2007

LOCATION ANIMAL FOUND

6600 block of FM 587 Sipe Springs

LOCATION OF ANIMAL UNTIL DISPOSITION

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MarriagesOctober 5, 2007: Mr. David

Nelson Jones II and Ms. StephanieElaine Baxter by Bobby Davis,Pastor of Broken Bronc CowboyChurch in Comanche County,Texas.

October 6, 2007: Mr. GeraldPaul Pasley and Miss Keri DawnNicholson by James B. Strain,Pastor Planation Baptist Church inTitus County, Texas.

September 28, 2007: Mr.Jimmy Lee Morin and MissCrystal Nicole Janson by Rev. LuWilson, Pastor in ComancheCounty, Texas.

October 6, 2007: Mr. JamesLee Smart and Ms. Sarah MarijoMcAuliffe by Chad Smart,Minister of the Gospel inComanche County, Texas.Warranty Deeds

April 25, 2007: Grantor: B. G.Coker; Grantee: Mario LopezGaray. Property being all that cer-tain lot, tract, or parcel of landlying in Comanche County, Texas:All that certain .506 of and acre ofland, more or less, situated inComanche County, Texas, out ofthe Christopher Clark Survey,Abstract No. 181.

April 20, 2007: Grantor:Bobby Conway and wife, MaryConway; Grantee: B. G. Coker.Property being all that certain lot,tract or parcel of land situated inComanche County, Texas, out ofLot 1, Block 13, Original Town ofComanche, Texas.

April 24, 2007: Grantor: Edna

Droke; Grantee: Sherman Droke,Lyndon Droke and Lona Cheairs.Property being all that certain lot,tract or parcel of land lying inComanche County, Texas: All thatcertain lot, tract or parcel of landbeing 80 acres of land, more orless, and being the West 1/2 of theNorthwest 1/4 of Section 23,H&TC RR Co. Survey, Abstract468, in Comanche County, Texas.

April 17, 2007: Grantor:Clifton Janson and Debra Janson,husband and wife; Grantee:Crystal N. Janson. Property beingall that certain lot, tract, or parcelof land lying in Comanche County,Texas: All that certain tract or par-cel of land situated in ComancheCounty, texas, being part of theSamuel Bowers Survey, Abstract45, and being part of the PaulBradley tract on the East side ofFM Highway No. 1476.

Comanche County CourtHouse Records

Mayor’s CornerBy Danny Owen

www.mayordanny.com

Just a reminder from CityHall, the early voting for the Nov.6 elections ends November 2. Stopby and cast your vote for place 3,council member.

Well it's that time again thisWednesday night, "Halloween". Ifyou would like for the children tostop by your residence, please turnon your porch light. Also, we askthat you have a safe pathway forthe children visiting your home.Lets keep this night safe for all,and please drive careful on allstreets. The last thing we need is ainjured child. I must remind theolder children that Halloweendoesn't grant any special privilegesfrom the laws on vandalism of pri-vate property or city property.Have fun, but do it wisely.

This coming weekend bringsan end to daylight savings time. Besure to reset your clocks.

Also this weekend the countywide burn ban starts. Californiahas had it's share of fires over thepast weeks and most firemen willtell you that we are setting ducksfor fire danger ourselves. Tall grassand weeds are like gasoline afterthe first heavy frost, and we areblessed with that fuel all around us.If your property has tall grass andweeds or other fast burning fuelsaround your property, please takethis time to clean up and hopefullyprevent yourself or a neighborfrom losing their home. At timeswe allow some small burning herein DeLeon of leaves and smallbrush. Our contact person is DoyleRone our local fire chief, if youhave questions about the burn ban,give him a call.

Thanks for your time andyour support,

Danny Owen

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Several members of theDeLeon Volunteer FireDepartment recently attended aweekend training at the MineralWells Fire School.

Joe Burnett participated intwo days of “Pre-hospital TraumaCare” training. John Spencer par-ticipated in a full day of “FireField” training.

Jack Abbe, Dan Moss andChief Doyle Rone took a full dayof “GPS Wilderness Rescue”class.

Dan Moss also took a“Certification Workshop” class forfour hours, while Jack Abbe par-ticipated in a four hour “Readingthe Smoke” class; and Chief Ronetook a “Funding Sources” class.

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dents will give a free public per-formance of “Into the Woods” byJames Lapine, on Monday,November 5, at 7 p.m. at the highschool.

Basketball Registration1st thru 6th grades (Boys & Girls)

1st Date: Sunday, Nov. 4th 2-4PMDeLeon City Hall

2nd Date: Thurs., Nov. 15th 5:30 -7PMDeLeon City Hall

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Game WardenReport

By Mike AlexanderDeer season opens Saturday.

The rain this year provided plentyof food and cover for the wildlifeand the deer are in good shape. Ihave seen a lot of bucks in the 16inch spread range. I had manyreports of fawns being lost in thespring floods, but the adult deerdid not seem to be affected. Theherd should rebound if we havenormal weather next year. Thedeer will not be moving muchbecause there are plenty of acornsand the food plots and grain fieldshave a good start. They will behard to see because of the coverand probably won’t come to feed-ers until later in the season. I seeturkeys in areas with good habitatbut very few quail. Duck seasonalso opens Saturday, but I expect aslow start until the ducks move inlater in the season.

The General Season for deerand turkey in Comanche County isNov. 3, 2007 to Jan. 6, 2008. Thedeer limit is 2 bucks and 2 antler-less. The bucks can be 2 spikes or1 spike and 1 buck with an insidespread of 13 inches or greater.

A description of a legal buckcan be found on page 65 of theTexas Parks and Wildlife OutdoorAnnual or on the websitewww.tpwd.state.tx.us. Lookunder Outdoor Annual specialantler restrictions. The turkeylimit is 4, either sex. Quail Seasonis Oct. 27, 2007 to Feb. 24, 2008.Limit is 15 per day with 45 in pos-session.

Hunters born after Sept.1, 1971need a Hunter Education Course,however, kids under 17 years ofage without the class may huntwith an adult. Classes are listed onthe website under HunterEducation.

Another reminder to completethe deer harvest log on the back ofthe license when you tag yourdeer. There is an extra box tocheck if you take 13 inch orgreater buck. Tags must be proper-ly filled out, attached, and have thedate cut out. Also if you lease yourproperty for hunting; a huntinglease license is required. Thislicense can be purchased anyplacewhere licenses are sold. If youhave any questions, call me at356-2858 or 325-885-2349.

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The Written WordLong ago and far away I was

able to get by with handwrittensubmissions to various publica-tions. I was allowed to get bywithout a typist, since we did notown a typewriter at 314 SanJacinto in the sand trap of Odessa,Texas, in the early days of thefifties.

Corrine Harris, also anemployee at Texas Electric ServiceCompany, felt sorry for me andagreed to type for me as an act ofcharity. Of course, I accepted andmy output of literature increasedright along with my acceptancepercentage. She was a gifted typ-ist, and could activate those keys tomake a UZI outburst sound likeslow motion. I wore a black arm-band when she left Tesco forgreener pastures.

Next came Vivian Payne,who was also an employee and yetanother typist who took pity onme. She also mastered the art ofdeciphering my atrocious hand-writing. I always suspected thatshe had mastered the RosettaStone. Her husband was trans-ferred to another city and took heraway with him.

Thence came Claudene Woodwho was also a secretary at Tesco.And I was able to beguile her intothe procession of free laborers.Those girls were all adored by me,and I think I’d admired themwhether they could type or not.¿Quién Sabe?

I took our life savings andbought a second-hand typewriterat a pawn shop on Grant Street. Itwas a birthday gift for my FirstWife, Margaret, and if she wasthrilled at my thoughtful selection,she was able to conceal her expect-ed ecstasy. She did not how-somever initiate divorce proceed-ings. After all, she took typing atDublin High School before shesigned on with me, and I vowed todo all the lawn mowing, to saveher hands. My cup of happinessranneth over, and I tutored Ace,my son, in the manly art of yardmaintenance.

Margaret was a dues payingmember in the vanishing breed ofstay-at-home mom’s until our kidcrop matured, and at that point sheenrolled at Harvard on theHighway, aka Tarrant CountyJunior College. She aced the RNtests down in Austin and signed onas a roving Home HealthRepresentative.

By that time I’d advanced tothe Throne Room of Tesco in ForthWorth, of course, and our daughterdwelt in the world of teen-agery.She did not volunteer for the typistposition, so she got drafted. I wasadministrator of the AllowanceFund. She managed to escape bycommitting to matrimony. Iretired and Margaret and I emigrat-ed to De Leon, where she encour-aged me to take up gardening orrun for the school board. Shepushed all my pencils into myelectric sharpener and none ofthem came out, so I cut my outputto a column per week and did asshe wished. I served on the SchoolBoard and was elected Mayor viathe Write-in Route, but my heartwas not content and when Ireclaimed freedom I began publi-cation of The Messenger maga-zine, in order to school myself onpublishing a newspaper. The firstedition of the magazine was pub-lished in July 1994, and one yearlater DeLeon’s Monitor hit theracks. They both enjoyed life untilJuly of 2000. My appetite formagazine and newspaper fabrica-tion was whetted, and I peddledboth of them and broke my tiller.

My first book “I got NoReason To Lie” was a vanity pub-lication, back in 1990, and it was avirus I could not drug out, so Ichanged my course and decidedthat I was cut out to be an author ofbooks. There’s no deadline in thatavocation, and like the song says“Freedom’s just another word.”

Tired typists marked the trailof my journey through thedemanding maze of publishing,but authorship is a heap easier job,so that’s my pastime in the latterdays of my dotage. Admittedly, Istill crank out a column, but thereare typists galore in these parts—

and they all avoid me.Daughter Tracy, Margaret,

wonderful Georgia Ann Fields,Fred Turner and Timothy Robinetthave fallen victim to my wiles andI blind-side the ones who are slow-est on their feet. I have five booksin print, one at the publisher andtwo more in the feed lot.

And, best of all, I have threegranddaughters and two great-granddaughters on the grow, andI’m encouraging them to masterthe keyboard.

Business is looking up overhere in Poverty Sink. I recentlysnagged Deanna Chupp—brotherBenny Wayne’s lawful weddedwife—and played upon her sym-pathy. She’s working on “You’reInvited to the Hanging.”

My parting shot is an amazingclaim on my ability. The ranks oftypists who have worked with mehave one thing in common. Narya one of them has ever beat me tothe finish line in manufacturing acolumn or book. Armed with onlya pencil I have always finishedfirst.Some of this is true.

Let me hear from you. Myphone number is 254-893-5063.

My postal address is: 333 W.Ayers Ave., De Leon TX 76444.

Or, you can send an email toCharles@CharlesChupp.com orcheck www.CharlesChupp.com.

Editor’s note: For a sample ofone of Chupp’s handwrittencolumns, visitwww.charleschupp.com

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Hilary Eryn Pike and Thomas Kirk Boen exchanged wedding vowson October 27, 2007, in the Chapel of Saint Ann Catholic Parish inCoppell, Texas.

The bride is the daughter of Scott and Cheryl Pike of FlowerMound, Texas. Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Tony Schweigerof Saint Petersburg, Florida. Graduating Cottey College and theUniversity of Texas, Hilary recently received a Master’s degree inRecreation Management from the University of North Texas. She is theDirector of Aquatics for the City of Lewisville.

Kirk is the son of Harold Boen of Desdemona, and Sonja Burch ofStephenville. Maternal grandparents are Robert and Delores Goodmanof Stephenville. Kirk’s paternal grandfather is P. J. Boen of Desdemona.The groom graduated from TExas State Technical College with a degreein Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. Kirk is employed byBerger Engineering.

After a brief honeymoon to romantic Fredericksburg, the newly-weds will reside in the Dallas area.

Desdemona Newsby Vonnie Guthery

Remember, Saturday,November 10th is the date for theAnnual Desdemona ThanksgivingSupper to be held in theCommunity Center School Gym.Serving begins at 6:00 p.m.Desdemona is proud to carry onthis annual event which began atthe end of WWII when our com-munity gave a “welcome home”supper for all of the returning serv-ice men and women. Bring yourfriends and neighbors for an enjoy-able evening of good food and fel-lowship.

“Happy Birthday” to the kin-folks of the Guthery Family for themonth of November. They areAnn Keith (1st), Brad Keith andKaley Garcia (both on the 4th),Sonja Hornback (9th), DeborahJackson (10th), Angela Powledge(12th), Bernard Keith (14th), PugGuthery (19th), and Randall

Wilcoxson (28th).Hazel Koonce is in the Harris

Methodist Hospital in Stephenvilleat this time. Friends of Desdemonasend “get well” wishes to Hazel.

Our friend and neighbor, DoraHolland passed away on Sunday,October 28th. Survivors includefour sons, Clifford Holland,Ronnie Holland, Sammie Holland,Danny Holland and their families.Dora and her husband, the lateJohn Holland lived in theJakehamon Community for years.Friends of Desdemona send sin-cere sympathy to this family in theloss of their loved one.

Remember the sick and shut-ins of our community with yourcards and prayers.

Thanks to the musicians,singers and visitors that came lastSaturday night to the monthlymusical at the Desdemona

Community Center SchoolBuilding. Thanks to the ladies ofour community that donate foodeach month and to the helpers thatwork each time in the concessionstand. This monthly musical willbe canceled for November andDecember due to the busy holidayseason. The musical will start backin January 2008 and continue onthe fourth Saturday night of eachmonth. Visitors are always wel-come. Admission is free.

Visitors with Humpy andBetty Duke over the past weekendwere their son, Russell Duke anddaughters, Elise and Katie.

Eddie Martin of Millsap, vis-ited last Saturday with his daugh-ters, Sonja and Lee Hornback andson, Justin; Kandice and DonalCogburn and children, Dylan andTaiah.

Have a nice day, Coon.

DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, November 1, 2007/ Page 5

Estate Clearance SaleContents of (3) partial estates and a

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Many Boxes of Pick & Choose!

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2007 Harvest Festival!Saturday, November 3rd

at DeLeon City Hall

9:30 a.m. Booths OpenKountry Kitchen, Christmas Store, The Marketplace,Knife Sharpening, Frozen Casserole Booth, Hot Sauce

Booth, Card Shop, Calendar Sale

5PM-7PM: BBQ DinnerBreath of Life Music & The Youth Band

11:00-1:30 Sandwich Shop Sandwiches, chili, stew & pie for lunch

6:30PM: AuctionDeer rifle, Quilts, Tools, Great Home Decor Items, Dolls, Toys,Christmas Decorations, Feed & Fertilizer, and Much, much more.

Silent Auction Items:Having your Christmas presents wrapped by Hiram Smith; Dancelessons by Penny and Mark Lewis; Christmas cookies baked anddelivered to your home; Dinners cooked for you and 8 of yourfriends are just a sample of our silent auction items.

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A Special November 7th Birthday!!“Happy Birthday” from all of us. Love You!!

When Councilwoman NormaLocke noted that she, “Didn’tknow what we’d do without Rob,”Mayor Owen agreed, adding thatRob had been under a great deal ofstress and deadlines, but that hethought he would soon “be seeingdaylight at the end of the tunnel.”

In other business, Councilmembers:

• Took no action on a requestby Terry and Margaret Skaggs inregards to providing city water to aresidence on CR 445, as the resi-dence is outside the city limits.

• Approved a request by CitySecretary Karen Wilkerson tomove the November 22 regularmeeting to November 29, due tothe Thanksgiving holidays.

• Approved a request byJanie Banda to rent the City Hallauditorium for a birthday partyand dance, pending Banda’s proofthat she has provided proper secu-rity.

• Approved the 2007 TaxRoll.

• Took no action on an agen-da item described as the first read-ing of an ordinance vacating andabandoning portions of an alley inblock one of the Bender subdivi-sion. Mayor Owen explained thatthe item was just on the agenda byaccident, and would instead beaddressed at one of the Novembermeetings.

• Tabled an agenda itemregarding an appointment to theComanche County AppraisalDistrict board, until the November8 meeting.

• Took no action on an agen-da item regarding the possibleemployment of Chris Baker withthe DeLeon Police Department.Chief Dickey said that since Bakerdidn’t show up for the councilmeeting, and didn’t return phonecalls, he was assuming he was nolonger interested in working forthe DeLeon PD.

• Approved minutes from theOctober 11 meeting.

• Approved payroll, andaccounts payable.

CouncilMakes QuickWork of Brief

Agenda( From Page 1 )

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HUNTER TRAILER FIRE? DeLeon and Gorman volunteer firemen responded Saturdayafternoon, October 27, to a fire that had spread into the surrounding pasture by the time thefirefighters arrived. It apparently started in what appeared to be a deer hunter camp trailer. Aburning propane tank made things particularly hot for the firefighters. The location was on CR156, not far from the Sand Hill Cemetery.

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Moore MalarkeyBy Harland Moore

Part 2 ( Continued) Farm life at Beattie

At that time most farmers hadto borrow money from the bank topurchase seed and fertilizer andfuel for the tractor. The peanut cropand whatever cows that the farmerowned would have to be mort-gaged to get this loan and thegoing rate of interest was ten per-cent. If you didn't get an abun-dance of rain that season the fallharvest when sold would just payoff the loan at the bank so youcould borrow again next year.Everyone was always looking forthat good year when they made abumper crop of high gradepeanuts. That year seldom cameand it didn't come at all while I wasin the peanut business.

There were some governmentprograms designed to help dis-charged veterans get started again.One of those programs was anagriculture school at Comanche. Ienrolled in that class. I think weattended class about two nightsand one day a week. In addition towhat we learned, Uncle Sam paidus a few dollars a week. I can'tremember how much we got. Itwasn't much but it kept us fromstarving for a couple of years. Weraised some chickens for eggs andmeat, and we had a cow for milkand butter.

Refrigerators were a luxurythat we could not afford. I built ascreened in cage in the kitchenwindow and we placed a coolingpan in it. We would fill the panwith cool water and put our milk incrock jars and set them in the panand cover them with a wet cloth.As the result of this we had sweetmilk, butter milk, and clabber.These kinds of milk are unknownnow. We would also feed out a pigand butcher it ourselves in the win-ter time. There is no meat any bet-ter than home cured sausage andham.

In those days every one had ahome garden. In the summer toma-toes and black eyed peas , okra andcantelopes were plentiful.

The next year I rented theLogan Williams place. It was overa hundred acres in size and hadabout sixty acres of peanut land.Some of the land was red clay andnot the best peanut land, but I hadmore land to enlarge my operation.Of course that meant a bigger loanat the bank to buy more seed andfertilizer in order to raise moreunprofitable crops.

One year that I worked thisplace, Grady (my brother) came upand spent some time with us tohelp me hoe. He slept on a cot outin the yard. We had a dog namedGinger. She would wake Grady upin the morning by jumping on thefoot of his cot and crawling underthe cover to his head. That dogreally liked Grady but when wewent to the field, she would not lethim get a drink of water. I had putthe water jug under the shade of atree while we hoed. Old Gingerwould lay down by the water jugand when Grady would reach forit, she would bare her teeth and

growl at him. I would have to pickup the jug and hand it to him. Idon't guess I paid Grady for work-ing. If I did I don't know where Igot the money. I am sure of onething, when he went to the tablethree times a day, he got his mon-eys worth. At least we enjoyedbeing together and he ran aroundwith J.W. at night.

We still had that old pickupthat once belonged to Walt Wright.When we got it I noticed at oncethat the wheels were kind of funny.I discovered that during the warwhen they could not get any tiresto fit the sixteen inch wheels, someone had altered the wheels. Theytook a cutting torch and cut a gapout of each wheel, they then forcedthe gap closed and welded it. Atleast a fifteen inch tire went on it,but those wheels were oval or eggshaped. When that pickup got up alittle speed it would shake crossways, then up and down at thefront or back. Then it wouldbounce diagonally for a while.When you went a little farther orgot faster it might repeat itsmaneuvers or it might go into acompletely different cycle. After Iput some new wheels on it, it per-formed great. We even made sev-eral trips to Dripping Springs in it.

About the second year that wefarmed the Logan Williams place,Mr. Wright thought we shouldmodify our harvest procedure sothat we would not need the help ofso many men to thresh the peanuts.

We had heard that some peo-ple were beginning to experimentwith combines in the peanut har-vest. He wanted us to convert thatold Keystone thresher into amobile unit. At an army surplusplace he bought two large airplanewheels with big tires. We fash-ioned a frame out of heavy drillstem. It was somewhat like a hugetwo wheel trailer. We took the fourwheels off of that old thresher andset the whole thing on the twowheel frame. The frame extendedabout ten feet in front of themachine and hooked onto the drawbar of the tractor. We attached ametal bottom trough to the front ofthe thresher and mounted a chainand cross bar conveyor to a pointnear the tractor at just aboveground level. At the rear of themachine we fashioned a rack tocatch the hay and dump it in pilesso that it could be baled later. Abagging elevator was attached anda platform for the sacker to sit onwhile he filled the tow sacks andsewed them.

The whole contraption was anawful thing to look at but it wasdesigned to operate with just fourmen. Jim drove the tractor andpulled the machine between twopile rows of peanuts. A manwalked along on each side andused a pitch fork to place theshocks on the conveyor. Guesswhat? With a few adjustments itworked. It wasted a few peanuts atthe upper end of the conveyorwhere it entered the cylinder. Wenever did get that part fixed per-fectly.

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Iota Upsilon ChapterMeeting

The Iota Upsilon Chapter ofDelta Kappa Gamma SocietyInternational met for its regularmonthly meeting in the FirstUnited Methodist Heritage Hall inDeLeon.

DeLeon members hosted themeeting.

A smorgasbord of soups and“Halloween” desserts, each fitting-ly named for the season and ice teawas served to the members. PaulaHoward accompanied the mem-bers as they sang the Blessing.

Margaret Carmichael, presi-dent, called the meeting to order.

Bonita House presented theInspirational and shared with thegroup Erma Bombeck’s “If I HadMy Life to Live Over.” The piececame as a reminder to membersnot to “sweat the small stuff.”

Debbie Gilder, secretary,began with the roll call and fol-lowed up with the reading of theminutes of the September meeting. Pat Denning, treasurer, gave thefinancial report.

Dr. Barbara Williams ofComanche was welcomed as aspecial guest.

Changes in membershipincluded the resignation of XandraCarter which was accepted withregret and the transfer of SherrillDuren to the Epsilon Chi Chapter.

Sherry Shaw, yearbook chair-man, gave a yearbook report andpresented the 2007-2008Yearbooks to all members.

Terri Plumlee reported andread the Constitutional changesthat have been made, in order to becompliant with the StateConstitution. Jan Davis gave areport on International resourcesthat are available and noted theInternational Theme for 2007-2010: Passion for Learning; theEssence of Growth.

Members were held in sus-pense as the drawing for two“Pamper Yourself” baskets were

named. Lucky recipients wereWilma Lee of Comanche andRoxanna Thiebaud of DeLeon.

Funds in the amount of$190.00 was received. One hun-dred dollars of that amount will bepresented to our StateHeadquarters toward the purchaseof our new building.

A program was presented byCourtney Koonce and LisaTouchstone called “First Stepswith Headstart” a CommunityAction Partnership which helpspeople to change lives.

The organization providesassistance to those in need of help,especially in the area of high ener-gy costs and for single parents whoneed quality child care duringworking hours. This assistancehelps families take charge of theirlives as they strive to break thecycle of poverty. Iota Upsilon willjoin in assisting with this programby volunteering their services inthe area of nurturing and reading tochildren. This will become theChapter’s Project for the year. Ifsupplies are needed, this need willalso be considered.

Following the program,Susan Stepp and Ruby Schuman,accompanied by Paula Howard,provided a musical rendition ofPrayer for the Children.

Phyllis House presented theRose to Pat Denning, (the teacherwho “sleeps at school”).

Margaret Carmichaelreceived the Silver Box from MaryLively.

The meeting adjourned withthe singing of the Delta KappaGamma Song, accompanied byPaula Howard.

Local members present were;Debbie Gilder, Darlene Mathis,Nancy Brown, Penny Mohundro,Melinda Harrington, RoxannaThiebaud, Becky Murphree, JessieUptergrove, Gloria Hodges andBecky Smith.

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Wilkerson appreciates the supportof the community during her 80years in the area. The prayers,cards, and memorials have helpedthe family cope with the losses offamily members during the pastmonths.

The Methodist Churches andNowlin Funeral Home were ablessing for us, thank you for theloving care for Altha. Thank youfor the lunch provided by theUMW Ladies.

Dear friends are never forgot-ten, they live within our heartswith fond memories.

Mike & Judy SmithBryant & Heather SmithBradley & Kristi SmithVicki & Joe NovakCurtis & Christine WilkersonBrad & Kistra Wilkerson

SCHWESIGGRANBURY – Robert

“Bob” Schwesig, 69, of Granburypassed away Wednesday, October24, at a Granbury nursing home.

Bob was born in StrawnTexas on December 27, 1937 toAlbert and Anne Marie (Morris)Schwesig. He was a 1957 graduateof Strawn High School, and livedin Strawn, and Ranger and in 1996moved to DeLeon, then toGranbury. Bob worked for LoneStar Gas for several years and thenfor Featherlite Corp for 20 years asa foreman, until his health forcedhim to retire. He loved gardening,baseball, football, and his TexasRangers and Dallas Cowboys, andthe Strawn Greyhounds football,watching all of his nephews play.Bob was a member of the St. JohnCatholic Church. He was precededin death by his parents, a brotherDanny Schwesig and a sisterEsther Schwesig Parsons.

Graveside services will be 2p.m. Friday in the Mt. MarionCemetery in Strawn, with DeaconReuben Castaneda officiating.Burial will follow under the direc-tion of Edwards Funeral Home inStrawn, Texas.

Bob is survived by fourdaughters; Lisa Foster and hus-band Kevin of Weatherford,Stephanie Wilson and husbandRickey of DeLeon, RebeccaWoodard and husband Jimmy ofAnna, Tx., Kathy Melton and hus-band Jerry of Oklahoma. Threesisters Shirley Gotcher and hus-band Don of Hurst, Sue DeSkeereand husband David of RichlandHills, and Barbara Smith and hus-band Joe of Fort Worth. Ninegrandchildren; Stephen andDanielle Foster, Angela and TaylorWilson, Lauren, Hannah andJacob Woodard, and Brianne andBrittany Lathe. Numerous niecesand nephews and extended familyand friends.

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How do we ever thank somany of you that sent cards, food,thoughts and prayers to us duringFloyd's final weeks. The many ofyou that came to Fort Worth tovisit with us made each day a littlemore bearable. Knowing that wehad so many dear friends here athome made the journey easier.His memory will forever be in ourhearts.

Thank you so much, The family of Floyd Moore, Jr.

Thank You

BROOMTom L. Broom, age 86, of

Gorman, Texas, passed awayFriday, October 26, 2007, follow-ing a tractor accident in ComancheCounty.

Mr. Broom was bornSeptember 18, 1921, in ComancheCounty. He married LucilleBlackshear on August 31, 1940, inCarbon, Texas. He was afarmer/rancher and had lived inthis area all of his life. He was aBaptist.

Funeral services were held at2:00 p.m. Monday, October 29,2007, at Higginbotham FuneralHome Chapel with Jack Clackofficiating. Burial followed in theOakland Cemetery in ComancheCounty.

Mr. Broom is survived bywife, Lucille Broom of Gorman;son, Tom W. Broom and wife,Nancy of Ranger; daughter,Burma Brummitt and husband,Robert of Midlothian; a host ofgrandchildren and great-grand-children, and several nephews andnieces.

He was preceded in death byhis mother, Burma Hickey.

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CARDOSAElida Cardosa, age 73, of

DeLeon, Texas, passed awayThursday, October 25, 2007, atComanche County MedicalCenter. She was born onDecember 4, 1933, in Crystal City,Texas, to the late FranciscoFrausto and Petra Gomez Frausto.She was united in marriage toGuadalupe Cardosa in DeLeon,Texas.

Mrs. Cardosa was a home-maker and had resided in DeLeonfor 31 years. She was a Catholic.

Rosary services were held at7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 27, atNowlin Funeral Home Chapel.Funeral services were held at 2:00p.m. Sunday, October 28, 2007, atOur Lady of Guadalupe CatholicChurch in DeLeon with FatherPhillip McNamara officiating.Burial followed in the DeLeonCemetery. Pallbearers were VictorYbarra, George Hernandez, DavidCervantes, Junior Hernandez,Adrian Ybarra, EduardoHernandez, and Danny Cervantes.

Survivors include one son,Robert Gauna of Comanche; onedaughter, Josephine Ybarra ofDeLeon; three brothers, PorfieroFrausto of Hondo, AntonioFrausto and Francisco Frausto,both of DeLeon; one sister,Pauline Gauna of DeLeon; sevengrandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death byher husband, Guadalupe Cardosaof whom they had been togetherfor 47 years, and two brothers,Juan Frausto and Samuel Frausto.

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HOLLANDDora Etta Holland, age 82, of

Desdemona, Texas, passed awaySunday, October 28, 2007, atComanche County MedicalCenter. She was born on October29, 1924, in Roscoe, Texas, to thelate Ira Tucker and Gustava HagarTucker. She was united in mar-riage to John J. Holland onSeptember 12, 1942, in DeLeon,Texas.

Dora married John Hollandwhile he was serving the countryin WWII. She joined him as hewas stationed in Goldsboro, NorthCarolina, Boca Raton andPensacola, Florida and SanAntonio, Texas. For a youngcountry girl, those years were anadventure of a lifetime Doraworked hard raising four sons andhelping John as he farmed andranched. Later she worked at sev-eral jobs outside the home. Inrecent years and after the death ofher husband in 1999, she madesure the cattle were fed and caredfor on her farm. She was a home-maker; had lived in theDesdemona area since 1945, andwas a member of DesdemonaChurch of Christ.

Funeral services for Mrs.Holland were held at 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, October 31, 2007, atDesdemona Church of Christ withKen Frazier officiating and RoyJohnson assisting. Music was pro-vided by Desdemona Church ofChrist, led by Grant Lewis. Burialfollowed in the DeLeon Cemetery.Pallbearers were MatthewHolland, Bradley Holland,Brandon Holland, MacKenzieHolland, Shane McCoy, GeraldLewis and Heath Matteson.

She is survived by four sons,Clifford Holland and wife,Galyna, and Ronnie Holland andwife, Jane, all of DeLeon; SammyHolland and wife, Susan ofRockwall, and Danny Holland ofEuless; two brothers, WayneTucker of Arlington and WinstonTucker of Odessa; sister, AlmaNance of Roswell, New Mexico;seven grandchildren, KaylaHolland McCoy, Shanna HollandLewis, Kristin Holland Matteson,Bradley Holland, Brandon,Holland, MacKenzie Holland andMatthew Holland; and sevengreat-grandchildren, Katlyn andKarena McCoy, Madilyn Lewis,Colton Matteson, Skyler Hollandand Gracie and Selena Perez.

She was preceded in death byher husband, John J. Holland onOctober 12, 1999; two brothers,Sterling Tucker and Junior Tucker;three sisters, Naomi Allen, OnaBroughton and Charlene CarrieBoen.

Memorials may be made toFoster’s Children’s Home,Stephenville, Texas, or yourfavorite charity.

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RICKELSDonna Sue Rickels, age 57,

of Comanche, Texas, passed awaySunday, October 28, 2007, inComanche County, Texas. Shewas born on August 5, 1950, inGraham, Texas, to Bruce T. Spiveyand Eloise (White) Spivey.

Mrs. Rickels was united inmarriage to Mac Rickels in 1982,in Graham, Texas. For manyyears, Donna worked in theComanche community. Sheworked at Comanche NationalBank, Central Texas Energy, andat the time of her death wasemployed by Triple XXX Dairy asoffice manager. She was a mem-ber of Rocky Point Baptist Churchin Stephenville.

Funeral services will be heldat 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November1, 2007, at Rocky Point BaptistChurch in Stephenville, with Rev.Gary Ward officiating. Burial willfollow in the Board ChurchCemetery in Comanche County,Texas.

She is survived by her hus-band, Mac Rickels of Comanche;sons, John Douglas Bryant andwife, Lindy of Decatur, Jay RossBryant of Comanche and RyanRickels of Comanche; daughter,Shannon Coleman and husband,Jeff of Pflugerville; granddaugh-ters, Ramzy Coleman andReaghen Coleman of Pflugerville;grandsons, Rylan Coleman ofPflugerville and Jason Rickels ofComanche; mother, Eloise Spiveyof Graham; father, Bruce T.Spivey of Graham; brothers,Ronald Spivey of Euless, andMark Spivey of Oxnard,California; and numerous nieces,nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death byone son, Jason Rickels.

Family will receive friends atComanche Funeral Home onWednesday evening from 6:00pm. until 8:30 p.m. Lunch will beat Board Church following thefuneral services.

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FREE PRESS SPORTSTim White - Sports Editor (Phone: 758-2272; Email: pastortimwhite@gmail.com)

The DeLeon Bearcat footballteam defeated the Santo Wildcats,32-6, last Friday night to go 3-1 indistrict play, virtually assuringthem a playoff spot. DeLeon is inthird place in District 12A, behindGorman (4-0) and Tolar (3-0).Perrin Whitt is in fourth place (2-2), and has yet to play Tolar andRanger. The team continued toshow improvement in most aspectsof the game, but still needsimprovements in some areas.

The defense was affective, butshowed some gaps in the middleearly against the run. Quick adjust-ments improved that, stoppingmany runs at the line of scrim-mage. With Santo’s inability topass, that left the Wildcats with noway to move the ball.

Offensively, DeLeon sput-tered at times, but often came upwith an effective play to recoverfrom mistakes. Clayton Stokes wassacked several times. Penaltieshurt the team in situations. But theyoung team had less costly penal-ties than in previous weeks. All butone of DeLeon’s second half pos-sessions were successful. The

exception was the last one, onwhich the Bearcats let the clockrun out to win the game after driv-ing the ball 55 yards and consum-ing almost eight minutes of theclock.

For the second week in a row,the offensive and defensive linesexcelled. DeLeon’s tough-runningball carriers found open space andpick out long runs.

DeLeon scored midwaythrough the first quarter. AfterCody Travis recovered a Santofumble, DeLeon sustained a 45yard drive, benefiting from a 22yard cutback run by Tanner Welchand a ten yard swing pass to KevinSmith. Later, facing a fourth downand one, Stokes ran a quarterbacksneak for five yards and a firstdown on the 18 yard line.

Smith carried up the middlefor seven yards. Tanner Welch car-ried for 10. Stokes then snuck theball in for the score.

Pedro Calzada kicked theextra point attempt, and DeLeoncarried a 7-0 lead.

DeLeon’s second score in thefirst quarter was set up by a 44 yard

punt return by Kevin Smith, givingthe Bearcats the ball on the Wildcatnine yard line. Smith carried theball in on two carries. Calzada suc-cessfully kicked the PAT, andDeLeon led, 14-0.

Santo scored late in the sec-ond quarter, completing a shortdrive of 38 yards after a negative-yard possession by DeLeon. Thebig play came on a pass to receiverJacob Moore for 22 yard. From theone, a quarterback sneak pushed inthe score. Calzada disrupted thetwo point attempt and DeLeonheld to a 14-6 lead.

The Bearcats came out ofhalftime determined for the secondweek in a row. Austin Koonce andMitch Bearfoot had key stopsbefore Calzada ripped the ball outof the quarterback’s hands.DeLeon took over possession 22yard from the goal.

Smith carried for 16 yards, butthe drive stalled on the four yardline. Calzada hit a 21 yard fieldgoal to push the lead to 17-6 mid-way through the third quarter.

DeLeon stopped Santo ontheir next possession, but was not

to be stopped. The Bearcats tookthe ball over on their own 40 yardline. After Santo was penalized forlining up off sides, Tanner Welchcarried the load with runs of six, 41and six yards. Stokes then ran aquarterback sneak for the final twoyards and the score. DeLeon linedup to kick the point after, but on thesnap, Smith, the holder, took theball and ran up the middle for twopoints. DeLeon led, 25-6.

DeLeon’s final score cameafter Santo fumbled on their nextpossession. The Bearcats recov-ered on the Wildcat’s two yard line.Smith took the pitch from Stokesand skirted around the left end forthe score. Calzada kicked the PAT,and the final score rested at 32-6early in the fourth quarter. TheBearcat defense stopped Santoafter one first down, forcing a punt.DeLeon took the ball on its own 17yard line and was rolling again. Along drive consumed the final 7:58seconds.

Coach John Ward and crewwill be looking for a good week ofpractice before heading to Gormannext Friday night.

DeLeon Tames the Wildcats

HARD TACKLE. Cody Travis and Tim Lopez corral a Wildcatball carrier for a loss.

Keisha Floyd finished 8th inthe district cross country meet,timed at 13:08, and missed theschool record by two seconds lastweek in Eula. In doing so, shequalified to run in the Regionalmeet in Arlington on November 3,where she will be attempting tobeat the school record.

“She’s working hard and I’mpushing her hard,” said CoachJerry Walker. “She has a goodchance.”

There were 50 runners in therace. Courtney Caraway finished15th.

The 8th grade boys finishedas district champs in team scoring.Connor Simpson finished 4th at12:08. Hayden Lewis finished 5that 12:08. Kevin Escamilla came in10th. Also finishing were SethLocke and Cooper McCarty.

The 7th grade boys placedsecond in district for team scoring.

Kaleb Nowlin finished 4th at13:03. Cody Woods finished 7th at13:54. Brady Pair finished 9th.Also finishing was Chris Valdez,Mason Hodges and CodyCaraway.

Libby Gilder finished third inthe JV girls heat with 14:29.Lindsey Sanders also finished.

In the varsity boys category,Waggoner Spurlen finished 11thwith a 19:06.

Micah Cisneroz finished 3rdin the 8th grade girls division.Desire Spurlen, Demi Dyson andRachel Riggs also finished.

In the 7th grade girls category,Jessie Lopez finished fifth with14:27. Trisha Taylor finished 15th.Chelsea Buckley and Katie Naborsalso finished.

Floyd will be running inArlington at the district meet at9:35 am at the University of Texasat Arlington on Saturday.

Cross Country, FloydQualifies for Regionals

QUALIFIER. Keisha Floyd qualified for Regional Cross Country.

The DeLeon Lady Cat volley-ball team lost to Evant in a onematch playoff in Brownwood lastweek, winning only one of fourgames. The two teams captured atie in district play and ended as co-district champions. The playoffmatch was to see who wouldreceive the bye in the first round ofthe playoffs.

The Lady Cats will playing *in Stephenville this week, to late tomake this paper. Coverage of thegames will be in next week’s edi-tion.

In the first game of the best-of-five playoff, DeLeon surren-dered five service errors and lostby five, 25-20. Evant came outstrong early, and DeLeon wasstrong late, but not enough to takethe game. Alison Martinez andKelbi Bartley had strong gamessetting up the hitters. Silvia Reynaand Kristen Powell had two killseach. Megan Williams entered thegame to have strong services.Latisha Abbey, Powell and KylerCaraway were strong at the net.

The Lady Cats had only fourmissed serves in the second game.Though the final score looked lop-sided towards Deleon, the gamewas tied at one, two, three, 10, 11and 12. Martinez had three aces tolead the Cats.

Paige Sanders finished off theElks with two aces and help fromtwo kills from Abbey, who fin-ished with three. Powell led theteam with five kills. The Lady Catspulled away by a score of 25-17and tied the series 1-1.

The third game was closedown to the wire. The score wastied at one, four, five, six, seven,15, 19, 21, 22 and 23. Volleys weretypically long and exciting. Abbeyhad seven kills at the net. Carawayadded a kill and a block. Martinezand Reyna also had a kill each.DeLeon had only two aces, oneeach from Sanders and Williams. Itwould have been the best match ofthe year had it not been for the out-come. DeLeon lost the last twopoints and fell 25-23.

The final game featured onlyfive ties, but was only a two pointgame in the end. Kelbi Bartley hadtwo aces, as did Abbey. Williamshad one. Abbey and Powell bothhad two kills, and Bartley addedone.

DeLeon led most of the game,taking the lead on Abbey’s fivepoint service at 7-9, and holdingthe lead until the Elks tied it up at19, 22 and 24 with two strongservices. The Elks again finishedoff with two points to end thegame, 26-24.

Lady Cats Lose to Evant

DeLeon’s JV Bearcat footballteam lost to Early last Thursdaynight by a score of 12-8 at home. Ina game marked by turnovers, thegame slipped from the Bearcat’sgrasp. The Bearcats ended threefirst half possessions with fumblesand the first possession of the sec-ond half.

Early took a short field after ashort punt and scored on their firstpossession. Taking the ball on theCat 33 yard line, the Longhornsdrove distance in five plays. ThePAT failed and Early led 6-0.

DeLeon’s next possessionlasted only one play, which endedon a lost fumble. Early had a 23yard field and scored on sevenplays. With three minutes left in

the first quarter, the Longhorns hadfinished scoring for the night andled 12-0.

Before the end of the first half,DeLeon put together a successfulpossession, marching 81 yards fora score. Pierce Pierson ran for five,and Adam Moreno caught aAdrian Mejia pass for 34 yards.Dustin Bennett carried for ten andNathan Tucker carried for nine.Mejia hit Alex Rorie for an 18 yardpass and the touchdown. He thenhit Moreno for the extra points,and DeLeon narrowed the score to12-8.

The Bearcat defense held theLonghorns for the rest of the game,but the offense failed to score.Near the end of the third quarter,

DeLeon took the ball on their own13 yard line and moved it 72 yardsbefore it was turned over ondowns. Tucker was tackled justinches short of a first down on a“hook-and-ladder” pass that wentto Moreno, who pitched it back toTucker coming around the end.

DeLeon had one more chanceto score near the end of the game.Needing 55 yards, Mejia hitTucker for a seven yard pass. Hethen hit Moreno for 18, and then12 yards.

With the ball on the 18 yardline and the clock showing 49 sec-onds, Mejia tried to hit Moreno,who was triple covered, but theball was intercepted. Early then ranout the clock to take the win.

JV Loses to Early in Close One

The DeLeon Cubcat footballteam defeated Santo last Thursdayby as score of 20-0 in Santo,reported principal Mark Lewis.

DeLeon began the scoring inthe first quarter. Cody Woodsscored on a 40yd run. The twopoint conversion failed andDeLeon led, 6-0.

The Cubcats scored again inthe third quarter. Woods broke loseon a 60 yard scoring run. BradyPair ran in the two point conver-sion and DeLeon extended theirlead to 14-0.

Early fourth quarter ChrisValdez finished a drive by scoringon a 2 yard run. The Conversionfailed, and DeLeon led 20-0.

The defense was smothering,creating turnovers and preventingthe Wildcats from sustaining anydrive. Tyson Watson recovered afumble for the Cubcats. MichaelMcClearen and Caleb Nowlinknocked down passes in the defen-sive secondary.

Justin Estrada and OscarChavez recorded a quarterbacksack each.

7th Grade Beats Santo

The 8th grade Cubcat teamdefeated Santo last Thursday by ascore of 29-6 in Santo, reportedprincipal Mark Lewis.

Hayden Lewis began thescoring in the first quarter on a 34yard run. Lewis kicked the extrapoint, giving DeLeon a 7-0 lead.

ASanto got lose in the secondquarter and scored on a 50 yardrun. Two point conversion failed,and DeLeon’s lead was narrowedto 7-6.

The Cubcat’s respondedwhen Lewis tossed a 40 yard passto Kevin Escamilla for anotherscore. The two point conversionfailed, and DeLeon held a 13-6lead.

In the fourth quarter, Lewisgot lose on a 80 yard punt returnand a score. Lewis then hitCooper McCarty for a pass tocomplete a two point conversion.DeLeon expanded it’s lead to 21-6.

Later in the quarter, Lewis hitConnor Simpson for a 35 yardpass and score. Omar Padroncrashed in the two point conver-sion run to finish the scoring,29–6.

Lewis finished the game 3-6passing with two touchdowns.The offensive and defensive linesboth excelled in the 2nd half toshut down Santo.

On defense, Nick Velasquezrecovered a fumble for theCubcats. Simpson and Lewis eachhad a defensive pass knockdown

8th GradeLevels Santo

SET UP. Silvia Reyna sets up the ball as Paige Sanders cir-cles around to cover the court in the loss to Evant.

BREAK AWAY. Dustin Bennet takes the ball and breaks for the open in JV loss to Early.

Page 10 Thursday, November 1, 2007/ DeLeon Free Press

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The grass is high and dryingdown, the winds are blowing, andunusual lightning storms are takingplace -- conditions are right and allit will take is a spark to set off arepeat of the 2006 wildfire season,Texas Cooperative Extension offi-cials say.

"It’s setting up to be that kindof year again," said Dr. WayneHanselka, professor and Extensionrange specialist in Corpus Christi."We’ve had so much rain, a lot ofmoisture, and have grown a lot ofgrass."

He said due to drought condi-tions, some areas don’t have thatmany cows grazing, which has lefta lot of dry grass or fuel standing inpastures.

"If it turns off dry or with anearly frost, it is setting us up tohave another fire season like wehad in 2006 and 2007," Hanselkasaid.

Dr. Ted McCollum, Extensionbeef cattle specialist in Amarillo,agreed.

"It might be time for ranchersto make sure their fire-suppressionequipment is working and thetanks are full of water," McCollumsaid.

Already, he said, thePanhandle and South Plains areahave seen a number of firestouched off by lightning this fall,which is a little unusual. A fire onOct. 18 burned more than 20,000acres of grassland in Deaf SmithCounty.

Andy Vestal, Extension agri-culture education specialist, saidmajor fires were reported in Hall,McCulloch and Llano counties onOct. 18 to the State OperationCenter of the Governor’s Divisionof Emergency Management. Allwere contained by local respon-ders.

"I would say West Texas willbe one of the earlier hot spotsbecause of the wind velocitythere," Vestal said. "The wind driesthings out a lot faster."

"One of our big issues aroundhere is CRP (ConservationReserve Program) fields that aren’tgrazed," McCollum said. "Theyhave a lot of biomass built up onthem. Once one of them getstorched off, you have problems."

The National Weather Service

has issued a fire weather watch forseveral areas of Texas on Oct. 20because temperatures are expectedto climb back into the upper 80sand afternoon humidity is expectedto drop.

This combination of condi-tions has led to increased fireweather concerns acrossOklahoma and portions of westernNorth Texas, as well as easternNew Mexico and across the TexasPanhandle, according to weatherservice reports.

Both McCollum andHanselka said prevention is thebest measure for homeowners andranchers to consider at this time.

The Texas Forest Serviceadvises wildfires are not just aproblem for rural homeowners andranchers, adding that during thelast two years, 85 percent of thewildfires in Texas have occurredwithin two miles of a community.

Texas Forest Service officialswarned wildfire can strike homeunless some steps are taken to pro-tect homes and property. Theyoffered to following tips to lessenthe threat of wildfire damage:

• Propane tanks should be farenough away from buildings forvalves to be shut off in case of fire.Keep area around the tank clear offlammable vegetation.

•Store gasoline in anapproved safety can away fromoccupied buildings.

• Clear roof surfaces and gut-ters regularly to avoid build-up offlammable materials such as leavesand other debris.

• In rural areas, clear a firebreak of at least three times the fuellength around all structures.

• Have fire tools handy suchas: ladder long enough to reach theroof, shovel, rake and a bucket ortwo for water.

• Place connected gardenhoses at all sides of the home foremergency use.

• Know all emergency exitsfrom the home and neighborhood.

• Create a defensible space ofat least 30 feet around your houseand outbuildings; closely mowlawns and trees should be prunedand spaced widely apart.

• Establish fuel breaks alongroadways and between buildingsand fields or woodlands.

• Keep mufflers and sparkarresters on agricultural equipmentin proper working order and watchout for rocks and metal when bushhogging or mowing.

• Monitor hay-baling opera-tions closely, dry hay can ignitewithin the baler.

• Watch out for sparks whenusing welding equipment to buildfences or repair equipment.

• Avoid driving or parkingvehicles in grassy areas where tall,dry grass comes into contact withhot pollution control equipmentunder vehicles.

• When debris burning isallowed, establish wide controllines down to bare mineral soilprior to lighting your fire.

• Burn trash in a burn barrel orother fire-safe receptacle coveredwith a wire mesh or grid that willhelp contain burning debris. Staywith the fire until it is out.

• Make onsite arrangementsfor removal of livestock and pro-tection for feeders, pens, fences, oiland gas structures, wells, wind-mills, stored hay, barns and otherstructures.

• Refresh or implement fire-breaks.

By Kay LedbetterTexas A&M University AgNews

Texas Conditions Spark Wildfire Risk

ComancheLivestockExchangeAccording to Comanche

Livestock Exchange, their receiptstotaled 438 head of cattle onSaturday, October 27. There were47 buyers and 81 sellers.

Feeder cattle held mostlysteady with last week, with packercows 2-3 lower. Still a gooddemand for replacement cows.

Cows: utility 40-46; few highdressing 49; cutters 40-49; canners35-39; old shell 30-34; stockers50-60.

Bulls: bologna 52-58; fewhigh dressing 62.50; stockers- 70-75; utility 45-49.

Cow & calf pairs: Good1000-1250; plain 700-900

Bred cows: Good 850-950;plain 550-750.

Steers Med & Lg #1: 300-400#–115-120; 400-500#–105-110; 500-600#–110-115; 600-700#–108-114; 700# & up–95-100.

Med & Lg #2: 300-400#–108-112; 400-500#–100-105, 500-600# –95-104; 600-700#–98-100; 700# & up–-90-95.

Med & Lg #3: 300-400#–110-115; 400-500# –110-115; 500-600# –95-100; 600-700#–90-95; 700# & up–85-90.

Heifers Med & Lg #1: 300-400#–110-115; 400-500# –100-109;500-600#–90-96;600-700#–85-90; 700# & up–85-94.

Med & Lg #2: 300-400#–100-108; 400-500#–90-95;500-600#– 85-90; 600-700#–80-85; 700# & up 80-85.

Med & Lg #3: 300-400#–90-95; 400-500#–80-88; 500-600#–880-85; 600-700# –75-80; 700#& up–70-78.

Sheep & Goat Market:Nannies #85-100 $40-47; Nannies#100-150 $33; Billies #85-100$85; Billies #100-150 $75

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NEW On Market! 53 A., m/l;1/2mile from FM 2156, on CR358 S. (Highland-Victor Area)Coastal, 1 pond, 1 well; nice bldg.site! $3,750 per acre. $3,500/AcreBroker /Owner NEW On Market! 185 A., m/l -One of the most Scenic, Serene,Rugged areas in Comanche Co.!Hunting, Recreational, Cattle! 2Lakes, Several Ponds; est. 60 A.cult.; abundant waterfowl &wildlife! Only 5 mi. from town;1/2 from pavement. $2950 peracre.

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DeLeon Free Press/ Thursday, November 1, 2007/ Page 11

FOR SALEBY ESTATE

824 South Rusk, DeLeon

3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, largeden, living room, large kitchenwith new counter tops, electricfireplace, large storageroom/pantry, 2 car garage, largelot with garden, fenced back-yard, pecan and peach trees,underground sprinkler systemon water well, house is on citywater, storage buildings, nearelementary school. $90,000.Phone:254-893-5785. 15-18c

The 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 &

1:30 pm to 4pm.The Authorityfurnishes

equal housingopportunityto all who qualify.

Do you have credit? Nice olderhome. 2-2-2, fenced yard, 2 cargarage & carport. New roof,owner will pay all closing costs.$56,000. 817-219-7719. 16-19p

3/1 FOR SALE BY OWNER: Iwill finance, low down, lowmonthly. 300 S. Allen. 817-480-7726 or 817-597-6712 16-19c

SOLD

•455 A, over 150’ of elevation change, 4-irrigation wells, approx. 200 A of costal,seasonal creek, 6 stock tanks, tree covered hills, medium to heavy wildlife cover,excellent deer and trurkey hunting, Hwy.6 frontage [RS01] $1,912,000

•613 A, w/3-2, 2,144 sf(CAD) Brick Home, 4,620sf barn, 3 wells, 6 tanks, seasonalcreek, hunting, good fences, 31 A costal, 86 A crop, native pasture, 50% minerals& royalties available [WW02] $2,025,000

•328 A, High Fenced Game Ranch, hunting cabin, 5th wheel RV, 3 wells, 6 tanks,Lots of wildlife [RR01] $1,526,000

•231 A, on the Leon River, 12 water wells, pecan trees, costal, cultivation, goodfences and crossfences, hunting, 77 A of wildlife cover [DK01] $751,530 REDUCED$665,280

•90 A, 4-3, 2,773sf(CAD) Brick home, large oak trees fireplace, game room,24’x50’ carport/RV shed, 20’x20’ shed, water well, 50% wooded, seasonal creek,cultavation, native pasture, stock tank, minerals negotiable’ [BE01] $397,500

•25.6 A, w/4-2½, 2,243sf(CAD) Brick Home, attached garage, carport, storagebuildings, water well, 2-stock tanks, costal, large oak trees [JB03] $250,000REDUCED $225,000

•5 A, w/4-2, 2,085sf(CAD) brick home, metal roof, carport, storage buildings,pecan trees, 2 wells, fenced and cross fenced, stock tank [WK01] $120,000

•24.5 A, on Flat Creek, with water well, native pasture, close to highway [MP01]

$98,000•52 A, w/2,854sf(CAD) 4-3 brick home, carport, 5 water wells, 3 stock tanks,

corrals, barns [LP01] $250,000 REDUCED $239,500•5 A, w/1,600sf(CAD) 3-2 frame home, water well, above ground pool with deck,

horse barn, [KJ01] $159,000 REDUCED $129,500•20 A, approx. 40% wooded, remainder in costal, rural water available, hunting

[WM01] $75,000•51 A, hightway frontage, spring creeks and hunting [RP01] $193,000•11 A, w/16’x70’ mobile home, well, rural water, oak trees [TC01] $70,000•236 ± A, 2 wells, 3 tanks, approx. 26 A in cultivation, costal, native pasture, rolling

terrain, minerals availabvle, hunting [DS02] $2,195 Per Acre•380 ± A, 3 wells, 6 tanks, approx. 100 A crop land, remainder in costal bermuda

& tilton 85, gentle roling terrain, good fences/crossfences, producing gas well[CW01] $950,000 REDUCED $931,000

•250 ± A, 150 wooded, 100 coastal, on Coppereas Creek, lake, stock tanks,hunters cabin, 25hp pit pump, hwy. frontage, rural water [LB01] $850,000

•243 A, Comanche Co, one reservoir, 14 irrigation wells, irrigation pit, highwayfrontage, cultivation, costal, native pasture [AB01] $2,500 per acre

•150 A, rolling terrain, approx. 90 acres wooded, 4 water wells, irrigation pit, stocktank, excellent deer and turkey hunting. Minerals. [LO01] $442,500

•81A pecan orchard, approx. 900 improved variety trees, underground dripirrigation on whole orchard, 9 irrigation wells [REM01] $405,000

•8½ A, 3-2 1,800sf Metal frame home, close to Lake Proctor, work shop, goodfences, 2 wells, underground sprinkler system [JT021] $265,000

•3-3, 2,160sf(CAD) brick home, approx. 1 acre, carport, water well, undergroundsprinkler for yard, C H/A, 2 storage bldgs. & garden area [BC01] $130,000

•3-2½, 2,770sf(CAD) custom brick home, approx. 1.4 acre, 3 car garage,ruralwater supply, paved drive, garden area, storage building [DVL01] $297,500

•3-2, w/2.5 Acres, 1,512sf(CAD) frame home, wood burning stove, carport, ruralwater, water well, shop [CC03] $137,500

•3-2, 2,086sf(CAD) living area brick home with carport, large shaded lot, fireplace,metal roof, storage building [WC01] $105,000 REDUCED $90,000

•3-2 approx. 1,500sf doublewide, screened porch, workshop, 2 wells, 2 large lotsand older frame home [JA02] $135,000

•2.3 A, w/2-1, 1,144sf(CAD) frame home, screened porch, well [GB02] $55,000•Service Station, 150’ on Hwy 377, 2 bays, 4 tanks, 7 pumps [WPH01] $60,000•3,925sf(CAD) Metal Commercial Building, walk-in cooler, central heat & air, office

& storage areas, restrooms [BW02] $75,000 REDUCED $65,00071101

254-893-3404Comanche Office: 325-356-3739

Broker: Robert GilderAgents: Ronnie Golden, David Gilder,

Wayne Parsons, Bobby Newman, Debbie Gilder

GilderR E A LT Y

See Pictures at: www.GilderRealty.com

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FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT: One bed-room house on ranch near downing,CH/A, stove, refrigerator, washer,dryer. $450/mo. Prefer single man ormarried couple who can work part-time to offset rent. 254-893-6739. 1tp

FOR RENT: Very nice 2-2 mobilehome for rent. $350/month + deposit.Call 254-842-7933. 1tp

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LAMB REAL ESTATE209 N. Texas St. - 254-893-6502

Bill Lamb, Broker - Troy Morris, Agentwww.deleonrealestate.com

• Grand older frame home on nice corner lot. Home has been updated and wellmaintained. Formal living and dining rooms plus den, French doors, high ceil-ings, 3 bdr, 2 full baths, CH/A, approx. 1868 sq. ft. (CAD) Large covered porch-es, patio, shop/storage. Very nice home for the price. $74,500.00• Very charming older 3-2 frame home on corner lot. Home has CH/A, formalliving, dining and a huge den. This home has approx. 2616 sq. ft. (CAD) $72,000.• 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath frame on 4+ acres $92,000.• Once the Bills Hotel - Now transformed into a beautiful residence. large rooms,Pillars, Chandeliers, wonderful mill work and more. You must see to appreciate$229,000.• 3-2-3 Brick on very nice corner lot. Hardwood floors. Large rooms. $92,500.• 3-2-1 carport, 2 Story frame on nice lot. $45,000.• LAND - Several pieces ranging from 56A to 360A.

HOUSE FOR RENT! 224Pittman. Call 893-6341 1tp

Decision restores funding forcommunity college

health coverageAUSTIN - Back in June, Gov.

Rick Perry used the line-item vetoto kill funding passed by the TexasHouse and Senate that would have continued paying for health bene-fits of most people who work atcommunity colleges.

Perry's veto prompted criti-cism from community collegeemployees, state lawmakers, stu-dents and students' families whofaced tuition and fee increases tomake up for the loss in funding.

On Oct. 23, Perry, Lt. Gov.David Dewhurst and Speaker TomCraddick announced an agreementto allocate $99 million for thestate's share of health benefits, aone-time $55 million transitionalpayment for fiscal year 2009, andthe development of an incentivefunding program for communitycolleges.

As part of the agreement, thegovernor's office said, community colleges are asked to rescindtuition, fee or tax increases adopt-ed for fiscal year 2008 and anytuition, fee or tax increases underconsideration for fiscal year 2009meant to offset the original veto.

Court hears Capitol tape caseClosed-circuit security cam-

eras record human activity in thehalls of the state Capitol.

Texas' 3rd Court of Appealsheard arguments in the TexasObserver's attempt to get access tovideotape recordings of activity inthe back hallway outside theHouse Chamber on May 23, 2005.

The Texas Observer, abiweekly investigative journalbased in Austin, filed a requestwith the Texas Department ofPublic Safety to view the tapesunder the Texas PublicInformation Act, a law that makesmost government documentsavailable to all citizens.

The Texas Observer arguesthat it would be in the public'sinterest to release the tapes, but theDPS has consistently refused, say-ing that releasing them wouldcompromise Capitol security.

What makes May 23, 2005,so interesting? It is the day

Republican activist and campaigndonor James Leininger of SanAntonio allegedly met with law-makers in the hallway when a voteon legislation to allow a pilotschool voucher program was upfor a vote.

The Texas Observer wants tosee if the tapes reveal interactionbetween Leininger and lawmak-ers.

Now, after many months inthe legal process, the matter maytake the 3rd Court of Appeals'three-judge panel days, weeks ormonths to rule on the matter.

Agency to reduce license feesThe Texas Commission of

Licensing and Regulation voted toreduce 21 licensing and registra-tion fees.

Before lower fees can takeeffect, agency rules will have to beamended, and that takes time.

Fee reductions range from 8percent to as high as 80 percentand are projected to exceed $1.3million per year, the agency said.

Among proposed reductions:• Barber licenses, from $90

every two years to $70;• Master electrician and mas-

ter sign electrician licenses, from$65 annually to $50;

• Journeyman electrician andjourneyman sign electrician licens-es, from $40 annually to $35;

• Elevator contractor licenses,from $300 annually to $115;

• Combative sports contestantlicenses, from $30 annually to $20;

• Air-conditioning contractor,initial license from $130 annuallyto $115 and renewal license from$80 to $65.

• Cosmetology revised orduplicate license, from $53 annu-ally to $25.

Austin receives Swiss trainsAustin's Capital Metropolitan

Transportation Authority accepteddelivery of two rail cars shipped inpieces from Switzerland. Fourmore cars are on order.

"MetroRail" is scheduled tobegin in about a year, carrying pas-sengers from Leander, north ofAustin, to downtown Austin, witha few stops in between.

What's more, Austin MayorWill Wynn is proposing a separateproject - a light rail line - to con-nect Austin Bergstrom airport,downtown Austin, the Universityof Texas, and other stops. Hewants to make it a November 2008ballot issue.

Early voters have deadlineRegistered voters can take

advantage of early voting throughNov. 2.

Computer users can easilydetermine polling locations andhours, by going to the Secretary ofState's Web site,www.sos.state.tx.us.

Comanche Cow Clinic to Focus on Bull Power

This is just a reminder that theComanche Cow Clinic has beenscheduled for November 6, 2007at the Comanche LivestockExchange. The Comanche CowClinic or CCC is a joint effortbetween the Livestock and RangeCommittees in both Brown andComanche Counties.

The CCC will include fourwell know speakers in the agricul-ture industry. Dr. Jason Cleere,Extension Beef Cattle Specialistfrom College Station will speak onBull Power. He will provide infor-mation an in depth discussion onbull selection and management.Following the Bull Power presen-tation Dr. Billy Warrick, ExtensionAgronomist from San Angelo willprovide a forage update on wheat,oats and improved pasture. Dr.Jason Johnson, ExtensionEconomist from Stephenville willspeak on beef cattle prices andtrends and Mr. Jay Bragg withBrazos River Authority will give abrief update of the Leon RiverTotal Maximum Daily Load(TMDL) and provide informationon studies being conducted in andaround the Leon River Watershedto help us during implementationof the TMDL.

The program will begin at 6p.m. with a great sponsored beefdinner and the program will fol-low. To pre register please contactthe Comanche County ExtensionOffice at 325-356-2539 or theBrown County Extension Office at325-646-0386.

Individuals with disabilitieswho require an auxiliary aid, serv-ice or accommodation in order toparticipate in this program areencouraged to contact TexasCooperative Extension inComanche County at 325/356-2539 to determine how reasonableaccommodations can be made.

Sponsors for the programinclude AgTexas Farm CreditServices, Central Texas FarmCredit, Comanche ElectricCooperative, Comanche Livestock

Exchange, Comanche NationalBank, Comanche New Holland,Farley Farm Supply, First NationalBank, Gore Bros AgriServiceCenter, Heartland Insurance,SureGrow Ag Products andWhittenburg Insurance. Trees Still Available for Planting

The Comanche CountyExtension office is continuing tosell trees for landowners, home-owners and landscapers. Thesetrees are made available throughthe Texas Forest Service andinclude a number of hardwoodsand evergreen species. We canorder trees until February 1.However, the nursery has startedtaking orders and has already soldout of some varieties. Theseedlings will not be shipped untilmid February but if you are inter-ested in purchasing trees you needto get your order in as soon as pos-sible. Contact the Extension Officefor more information at 325-356-2539.

Dairy Cattle Lameness ClinicTexas Cooperative Extension,

Zinpro Performance Minerals andGore Bros. Inc. will sponsor aDairy Cattle Lameness Clinic onNovember 6th from 10 a.m. -- 3p.m. The clinic will begin at theTexas A&M Research andExtension Center in Stephenville.

Dr. Jan Shearer, ExtensionVeterinarian for the University ofFlorida has been invited to speak atthe clinic. Dr. Shearer has spent hiscareer studying lameness in dairycattle. He has many scientific pub-lications related to lameness indairy cattle. Dr. Shearer is alsoinvolved with the Master HoofcareProgram.

The seminar will include twohours of classroom time discussinglameness. Following lunch we willtravel to Tarleton State UniversityAgriculture Farm for a livedemonstration on hoof care at theTarleton State University DairyFacility.

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For Rent

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DeLeon Free PressFootball Contest

One Winner - $50

Week 9 • November 2 & 3

Write In Corresponding Sponsor NameGame 1:______________________Game 2:______________________Game 3:______________________Game 4:______________________Game 5:______________________Game 6:______________________Game 7:______________________Game 8:______________________Game 9:______________________Game 10:______________________Game 11:______________________Game 12:______________________Game 13:______________________Game 14:______________________Game 15:______________________Tie-Breaker - Total Points Scored inGame 1:__________________________

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To enter the Free Press Football Contest, write the NAME OF THE SPONSOR corresponding to the number following the name of the team you select to win on the appropriate gameline of the entry form. The weekly contest games were selected from schedules published prior to the beginning of the season. If there is an error, or the games were changed or cancelledfor any reason, the affected game(s) will not be counted in contest results. In case of ties, the winner will be determined by the closest guess to the total number of points scored in the firstcontest game. Only one entry per person is allowed. Bring your entry to the Free Press office prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, or mail it to DeLeon Free Press, P. O. Box 320, DeLeon, TX76444 with a postmark prior to 5:00 p.m. Friday. Mailed entries must be received by Monday to be counted. Only purchased newspaper forms may be entered. Complimentary copiesand photocopies are not eligible.

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

2. All Star Clips

3. Ballenger & Associates

4. Bayer Motor Company

5. Bobby Winkles Construction

6. Clark Tractor & Supply

7. Clemons Motor Company

8. Comanche County Abstract

9. Comanche County Telephone

10. Cook Insurance

11. DeLeon Athletic Booster Club

12. DeLeon Independent School District

13. Farmers & Merchants Bank

14. Freddie’s Short Stop & BBQ

15. Frontier Boot & Shoe Repair

16. Gilder Construction & Storage Building

17. Gilder Realty

18. Golden Oak Milling

19. Gooden Petroleum, Inc.

20. Hwy 6 Cafe

21. Lampman Pecan House

22. Lawrence Bro.

23. Mid-Tex Cellular

24. Nowlin Funeral Home

25. OBBCO Ranch

26. Pate’s Hardware

27. Pecan House & Mo’s Dirt Work

28. Price’s Flowers & Gifts

29. Rollie’s On Texas

30. Screens & More

31. Star Arms Gunshop

32. State Farm Insurance

33. Steve Sheetz Plumbing

34. Texas Chevron

35. Thomas Propane

36. Weaver Drug

G1--DeLeon (8) @ Gorman (11)

G2--Ranger (29) @ Perrin-Whitt (32)

G3--Tolar (7) @ Santo (12)

G4--Meridian (21) @ Valley Mills (24)

G5--Millsap (1) @ Eastland (4)

G6--Dublin (23) @ Hico (27)

G7--Comanche (35) @ Clyde (3)

G8--Waco (2) @ Brownwood (28)

G9--Crowley (34) @ Stephenville (9)

G10--Abilene Cooper (17) @ Abilene (20)

G11--Odessa (10) @ Odessa Permian (15)

G12--Tarleton (36) @ Angelo State (16)

G13--Texas (33) @ Oklahoma State (14)

G14-- Texas A&M ( 18) @ Oklahoma (25)

G15--Texas Tech (30) @ Baylor (13)

Week 9 • November 2 & 3

Comanche Cow Clinic to Focus on Bull Power

This is just a reminder that theComanche Cow Clinic has beenscheduled for November 6, 2007at the Comanche LivestockExchange. The Comanche CowClinic or CCC is a joint effortbetween the Livestock and RangeCommittees in both Brown andComanche Counties.

The CCC will include fourwell know speakers in the agricul-ture industry. Dr. Jason Cleere,Extension Beef Cattle Specialistfrom College Station will speak onBull Power. He will provide infor-mation an in depth discussion onbull selection and management.Following the Bull Power presen-tation Dr. Billy Warrick, ExtensionAgronomist from San Angelo willprovide a forage update on wheat,oats and improved pasture. Dr.Jason Johnson, ExtensionEconomist from Stephenville willspeak on beef cattle prices andtrends and Mr. Jay Bragg withBrazos River Authority will give abrief update of the Leon RiverTotal Maximum Daily Load(TMDL) and provide informationon studies being conducted in andaround the Leon River Watershedto help us during implementationof the TMDL.

The program will begin at 6p.m. with a great sponsored beefdinner and the program will fol-low. To pre register please contactthe Comanche County ExtensionOffice at 325-356-2539 or theBrown County Extension Office at325-646-0386.

Individuals with disabilitieswho require an auxiliary aid, serv-ice or accommodation in order toparticipate in this program areencouraged to contact TexasCooperative Extension inComanche County at 325/356-2539 to determine how reasonableaccommodations can be made.

Sponsors for the programinclude AgTexas Farm CreditServices, Central Texas Farm

Credit, Comanche ElectricCooperative, Comanche LivestockExchange, Comanche NationalBank, Comanche New Holland,Farley Farm Supply, First NationalBank, Gore Bros AgriServiceCenter, Heartland Insurance,SureGrow Ag Products andWhittenburg Insurance. Trees Still Available for Planting

The Comanche CountyExtension office is continuing tosell trees for landowners, home-owners and landscapers. Thesetrees are made available throughthe Texas Forest Service andinclude a number of hardwoodsand evergreen species. We canorder trees until February 1.However, the nursery has startedtaking orders and has already soldout of some varieties. Theseedlings will not be shipped untilmid February but if you are inter-ested in purchasing trees you needto get your order in as soon as pos-sible. Contact the Extension Officefor more information at 325-356-2539.

Dairy Cattle Lameness ClinicTexas Cooperative Extension,

Zinpro Performance Minerals andGore Bros. Inc. will sponsor aDairy Cattle Lameness Clinic onNovember 6th from 10 a.m. -- 3p.m. The clinic will begin at theTexas A&M Research andExtension Center in Stephenville.

Dr. Jan Shearer, ExtensionVeterinarian for the University ofFlorida has been invited to speak atthe clinic. Dr. Shearer has spent hiscareer studying lameness in dairycattle. He has many scientific pub-lications related to lameness indairy cattle. Dr. Shearer is alsoinvolved with the Master HoofcareProgram.

The seminar will include twohours of classroom time discussinglameness. Following lunch we willtravel to Tarleton State UniversityAgriculture Farm for a livedemonstration on hoof care at theTarleton State University DairyFacility.

First United MethodistChurch of DeLeon is celebratingits annual Harvest Festival thisSaturday, November 3, 2007, atthe DeLeon City Hall. The doorsofficially open at 9:30 a.m., butearly shoppers are always wel-come.

The 2007 festival will featuretraditional booths such as theChristmas booth with clothing anddecorations; the Kountry Kitchen,which has homemade pies, cakes,jellies, and breads; and theCasserole Shop with homemadecasseroles and the recipes. Alsoavailable will be fall andChristmas wreaths; hot saucemade by the youth of the church;gently used books, dishes, andmany other unique items in theCountry Store; and aprons madeby the United Methodist Women.Jerry Neeley and Murray Stroudwill be on hand to sharpen knivesand scissors. The youth, in addi-tion to selling their hot sauce, willbe available to paint faces and sellpopcorn, drinks, Bearcat bags, cal-

endars and breakfast items forthose who arrive early.

From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,sandwiches, chili, and stew will beavailable for lunchtime shoppers.At 5 p.m., the Methodist Men willbegin serving their famous barbe-cue dinner and the youth band andBreath of Life will offer Christianentertainment. Tickets for the din-ner cost $5 for adults and $3 forchildren 11 and younger. Ticketswill be available at the door.

Throughout the day, a silentauction will be open for bidding.At 8 p.m., the bidding will closeand winners will be announced.Persons need not be present to win.Silent Auction items include afive-course dinner for eightcooked and served by the AgapeSunday School Class, Christmasgift wrapping by Hiram Smith, andChristmas cookies baked, decorat-ed and delivered as well as numer-ous other items.

The live auction begins at6:30 p.m. A deer rifle, a baseballsigned by Nolan Ryan, and a TexasRangers pennant signed by pitcherJoaquin Benoit are among theitems to be auctioned. Also avail-able will be feed, fertilizer, tools,jewelry, toys, homemade quiltsand autographed items by theDeLeon Bearcats and Lady Cats.

Funds raised at the HarvestFestival support the Jump StartAfter-School Program at FirstUnited Methodist Church. Theprogram is open Monday throughThursday for children who want asnack and help with their home-work

Anyone with items to donateto the festival or auction may callHarvest Festival ChairpersonsSusie and Peter Fagan at 893-4099or Judy and Earl Sadberry at 893-4361. Please call for pickup of anyitems that you would like todonate.

Annual Harvest FestivalThis Saturday

SALUTES Bearcat Players of the Week!

MarioMartinez

DefensivePlayer of the Week

KevinSmithOffensive

Player of the Week

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