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Kimble County Sheriff deputies apprehend San Antonio capital murder suspectsubmitted by Kimble

County Sheriff’s office

On Thursday the Kimble County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a man wanted by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and San Antonio Police Department. He was being sought for questioning in a capital murder that occurred on Wednesday and another murder that occurred on Thursday morning.

Sheriff Hilario Cantu received a telephone call on Thursday right

before 5 p.m. from Texas Ranger Wayne Matthews of Kerrville. Ranger Matthews told Sheriff Cantu that a stolen car driven by a murder suspect out of San Antonio was head-ed west on Interstate 10 toward Kimble County.

The driver, later identified as David Langdon, was want-ed for questioning by the San Antonio Police Department in the capital murder on

Spriggs named CEO of Texas Court Appointed special AdvocatesSubmitted by Texas CASA

Vicki Spriggs, Executive Director of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission for 16 years, has been named chief executive officer of Texas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates®), the statewide association for 69 local programs that advocate through volunteers for children in the foster care system.

Spriggs replaces Joe Gagen, who is retiring after five and half years as CEO of the agen-cy which through its mem-ber programs supervised over 7,000 volunteer advocates last year. Spriggs begins the new position on Jan. 2, 2012.

“Ms. Spriggs has demon-strated a lifetime commitment to improving the lives of chil-dren,” said Debbie Ferguson, president of the Texas CASA Board of Directors. “When you combine that with her extensive experience in grow-ing and building an effective statewide program that serves

children and youth, one can see why Texas CASA is for-tunate to have her as our new CEO.”

“It is my great honor to accept this position,” said Ms. Spriggs. “My passion for the well-being of children makes the opportunity to serve as CEO of Texas CASA a perfect fit for me.”

“I look forward to continu-ing the CASA community’s efforts to provide a CASA volunteer for every child that needs one.” Spriggs added.

At the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, Spriggs supervised a staff of 78 and worked with 165 Chief Juvenile Probation Officers and their staff across the state. She oversaw an agency that grew from $120 million to $325 million while providing quality rehabilitative services for Texas juvenile offenders.

Austin-based Texas CASA provides funding and techni-cal assistance to local CASA programs that recruit, train

and supervise volunteers who are appointed by the courts to advocate for children in foster care. Texas CASA also works at the state and national levels to improve the child welfare system so that foster children receive the services they need and move through the fos-ter care system as quickly as possible into safe, permanent homes.

Spriggs has served as executive director of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (TJPC) since 1995. She served as manage-ment auditor for the agency from 1983-1987. Following that, she worked for two years as a casework manager for the juvenile prevention division of the Travis County Juvenile Court. She returned to the TJPC in 1989 as director of training and staff development and rose through the ranks before being named interim executive director and then

Senior Eagle Alec Menchaca (11) flies past two of his Grape Creek opponents as he moves in to add another two points to the scoreboard. The Junction Eagles went on to win the ball game with a final score of 60 to 56.

Kimble County jail passes state inspectionThe Texas Commission on Jail Standards is a state agency tasked with inspecting every jail in

the State of Texas on a yearly basis. On Thursday, December 15, TCJS Inspector Jimmy Barton arrived for an unannounced inspec-

tion of the Kimble County Jail. Sheriff Hilario Cantu is pleased to report that once again, the Kimble County Jail was found to

be in compliance with all rules of the Commission. Barton congratulated Sheriff Cantu and Jail Administrator Jeff Whitaker on their fine job of

maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the county’s jail. TCJS Executive Director Adan Munoz, Jr. wrote, “The Certificate of Compliance demonstrates

your outstanding leadership and the diligent work of your staff in complying with minimum jail standards. In addition, this achievement is a direct result of your office’s commitment to excel-lence and is an example of dedication and professionalism in maintaining a safe, secure and sanitary facility. Providing the essential budgetary support of jail operations is also imperative to achieving compliance, so let me also congratulate the Kimble County Commissioners’ Court for their vital support of jail operations. The citizens of Kimble County should be proud of your combined efforts, as is the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.”

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“And the $500 cash winner is...Sue Beth Geller,” says First State Bank vice president, Charles Hagood. Miss Kimble County first runner-up, Olivia Kneese, drew Geller’s name after she reached deeply into the box and previously had drawn ten other winners. Receipts from local shoppers spending their money with local businesses, are dropped annually in a box at the bank during the month of December.

The Kimble County Jail located at 415 Pecan was built in 1892 with native stone, two-foot-thick walls and can hold up to 19 prisoners at any given time. In 1994, Sheriff Mike Chapman redesigned the living quarters to include a 24 hour dispatch and 911 central com-munications to comply with new jail standards.

David Langdon, 30, was apprehended on Thursday, December 29. He was being sought for questioning in two capital murders that happened in San Antonio.

After enjoying a fajita meal that was hosted by Junction National Bank for retiree Bryan Booth, third from left, he and three longtime friends, Cliff Thomas, Rob Roy Spiller and Bob Allen, pose before continuing to visit with well-wishers and friends.

Each of us hopes and prays the new year will bring peace and harmony among mankind, and let the good will begin with me.

A series of sadness, tragedy, and disaster befell our commu-nity in 2011, and the last days of the year were again filled with sorrow for local families. Our sympathy is with Dora Morales Sepeda and her family in the Christmas Eve death of her husband, Juan H. “Johnny” Sepeda. A son of the late Hilario and Juanita Hernandez Sepeda, Johnny was laid to rest Thursday, December 29, in the Little Mexico Cemetery.

Condolences also go to other families who are griev-ing the loss of their loved ones. Melanie Tinney Ellis passed from this earth Monday, December 26, and a memorial service is planned for Friday, January 6. Her parents were John and Joann Tinney.

Another death was that of Virgie Lou Craig, who died Friday, December 23. Her memorial service will be Saturday, January 7.

Funeral services for Charles Lee Leinweber, Sr. of Harper, who passed away December 17, were Wednesday, December 21. Locally, he is survived by a son and daugh-ter-in-law, Louis and Cindy Leinweber of Junction.

I read of the December 26 death of Dale Waddell of San Angelo. A former local res-ident, he was a son of the late E. L. “Buck” and Susie Waddell. Dale’s funeral ser-vice was Thursday, December 29, with burial in the cemetery at Rocksprings. Dale was one of many descendants of Rolly “Raleigh” and Alcie “Elsie” Gravit Gentry, who settled in Kimble County prior to the War Between the States.

The museum building fund committee of Kimble County Historical Commission is grateful for all donations

toward its ongoing project. A monetary contribution was given by Buzz and Kristi Hull, and several more donations have been received in recent days. Bernice Lear of Eagle, Idaho, sent a memorial for Suzi Grazier Kothmann, and a “Trailblazer” contribution in Suzi’s memory was from Jon and Sandra Wilson. Billie Fisher Meckley’s donation was in memory of E. J. “Jackson” and Barbara Diane Buis Boyett. Cappy Tatom Sanders of Boerne visited the museum and left a donation in memory of a cousin, Dr. Robert Thomas “Tucker” Ramage of Tucson, Arizona. Edwina Lowgren Hall and Genevieve Ketron, both of Fredericksburg, were recent museum guests. Edwina brought a contribution in mem-ory of Rankin and Kathryn Greer Kothmann.

David Dobbins relayed information that the museum building fund will be the recip-ient of proceeds from the paper recycling trailer project during 2012.

Kassie Jetton Rogers of Barksdale was a special guest at a December 19 memorial service sponsored by Chanes Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, hon-oring her grandmother, the late Beulah Creswell Mason-Kerr-Noble. Beulah originally belonged to the San Benito DAR but transferred her mem-bership to the Chanes Chapter after she and her husband, the late Bradley Mason, moved to Kimble County in the early 1970’s.

A query arrived from Jeffrey W. Hastings of Houston, who related he is the great-great-great-great-grandson of Dr. Daniel and Clarinda Jane Kimble Bird. Dr. Bird (1809-1885) is buried in the Junction City Cemetery.

Art Jennings, a guest at South Llano River State Park, dropped by the muse-

um in quest of information on the annual 700 Springs tour. An out-of-state guest on December 21 was Scott Given of Lordsburg, New Mexico.

Johnnie and Deborah Stahl Ricks of San Antonio spent some time at the local histori-cal facility during the holidays. They were interested in local historical sites, and especially, the old Standifer Hospital.

During the hustle and bustle of the season, a number of local persons found time to drop by our historical museum.

The highlight of Margaret’s and my Christmas holidays was a December 27 meet-ing in Fredericksburg with my daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and John Rohowetz of the Austin area. Pat Green accompanied us, and we were blessed with good food, camaraderie, and a bit of post-Christmas shopping.

Kenneth Durden and anoth-er person from Jacksonville, Florida, dropped by the his-torical museum for a brief time while I was in Fredericksburg. They chatted with Billie Fisher Meckley, volunteer muse-um docent, and mentioned Kenneth is busily restoring the former Walter and Fannie Strong Richardson home on Pecan Street in Junction.

Robert Price was accompa-nied by his daughter, Susan Price of Ballston Spa, New York, during a trip to the his-torical facility. I was able to assist Susan with her genea-logical research and am look-ing forward to a return visit

sometime in the future.The ending of the war in

Iraq has not brought universal peace, and we must continue to remember the men and women still serving in “harm’s way”. One is Eric Sutton (son of Diane and Ron), who is being deployed to Afghanistan on another of his multiple tours of duty in a foreign land that has been warring since Biblical times. We enjoyed a few brief moments during the holidays with Eric and Tina, and their children, Katelyn and Chris, of Pueblo, Colorado.

Locally, we have been fortu-nate that the lives of our mili-tary men and women have been spared; however, the tragedy of warfare did touch our coun-ty. Lorena Collier Williams of Junction lost a great-neph-ew, Cpl. Scott Alexander McIntosh of Houston, who was killed March 10, 2008, by an enemy suicide bomber. Scott, grandson of Dottie and the late Leonard Collier and the grandson of the late Carroll D. and Jessie Crisp Collier of Junction, was on his second tour of duty in Baghdad, Iraq.

Another death in Iraq was that of Marine Lance Cpl. Tony Leigh Hernandez, who was killed January 25, 2005. He was the son of Leroy and Janette Hernandez of Canyon Lake, Texas, and the grand-son of Darold and Alvena Wingert, who lived in the Segovia Community. Both of the Wingert grandparents have passed away since their grand-son’s untimely death.

More recently, on October 6, 2011, Marine Lance Cpl. Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt of San Antonio, son of Drs. David Schmidt and Becky Whetstone, was

killed in Helmand Province of Afghanistan. Benjamin’s paternal grandfather is Harold Schmidt, a former resident of Kimble County. Harold’s parents, the late David and Corinthia Russell Schmidt, were longtime ranchers in the White Bluff Community.

Anthony Lange of Norton sent word he noticed I was thanked for “loyally read-ing the San Angelo Standard Times” in Saturday’s issue. In addition, a Christmas story I

had written was printed in the December 25 issue of the San Angelo newspaper.

Belated wishes are extended to Carla Schaefer Mogford, who was honored at a 50th birthday party hosted by Misty Mogford-Barth and Wendy Frazier. The event was December 26 at the local First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Again, a Happy New Year to all!

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Obituaries The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Page 3

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Melanie T. “Red” Ellis, 51, of Junction, passed from this life at her home on Monday, December 26, 2011.

Born in Austin, on July 26, 1960, she was the daughter of John and JoAnn Tinney. She had lived in Junction for many years.

Red worked for Harold’s Food Mart for the past one and one-half years, and prior to that she had worked for the Junction Short Stop from 1998 to 2009.

If you knew her, she loved you. She never met a stranger and would help anyone in need and was known to “adopt” anyone that looked like they needed a mom figure.

She is predeceased by her mother, a sister, Laura Tinney and a brother, Joe Tinney.

Those left to honor and cher-ish her memory are her daugh-ter, Wendy Ellis; two sons, Charles Ray Ellis and Nathaniel John Ellis; five grandchildren, Bradon Perez, Ashlynn Ellis, Peyton Ellis, Ariel Ellis and Aaron Ellis; her “daughter”, Larissa Melton; her daughter-in-law, Lisa Morris; her father, John Tinney, Sr; her broth-ers, John Tinney, Jr and Ralph Tinney and nieces, nephews and many friends.

There was no visitation.

A celebration of her life will be held at Kimble Funeral Home on Friday, January 6, 2012, at 3 p.m.

The family invites you to leave a message of memory at www.kimblefuneralhometx.com by selecting obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top of the individual memorial.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home.

Melanie T. “Red” EllisWell, as the feller said, “We

got through another one!” (Year that is.) A whole “noth-er” year now to be the victim of the historians, wars end-ing and incidents which may begin others, currency los-ing value, stock markets both ways sometimes up, some-times down. Kids growing up and some old-timers not with us any more. As we look back, we seem to remember the bet-ter times, and the bitter ones begin to fade. Just a human trait I suppose.

One of the things it seems we have lost is the pioneer-ing of men and women into space, or at least a major less-ening of it. It has over the last dozen years or so been the

answer to lots of wonderment and dreams of the impossible which turned out to be possible after all.

What we call an economy took some rather drastic hits. Everyone who looked to better times worked hard at it, and perhaps a few may have made it, but most of the rest either fell back a notch or two or maybe stayed even.

Yes, the historians will do well. They now have enough statistics and records to fill several books. One year that will offer a bundle of years to be studied. Good times not found as often as the bad ones, but good old mankind strug-gles through and never fear, we’ll make it, don’t you worry.

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Virgie West Craig went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2011, in Junction, Texas.

Born January 24, 1909, in Ballinger, Texas, she was the daughter of James Anderson and Almira Buena (Stanton) West.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Junction. Graveside services will be January 18, 2012, at 11 a.m. in San Jacinto Memorial Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

Virgie was preceded in death by her parents; her four broth-ers and five sisters; her lov-ing husband, Nicholas Palmer Craig; and two grandchildren.

She is survived by her three sons, Nicholas Palmer Craig, Jr., of Galena Park, Jerry West Craig and wife, Betty, of Junction, and Don Wayne Craig and wife, Sandy, of New Braunfels; grandchil-dren, Kim Craig Green, Kelley Craig Neumann, Derrick Craig, Tracy Craig Jackson, Russell S. Craig, Jeri Craig DeFeo, Donna Craig Schmidt and Stephanie Craig; eleven greatgrandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a very special niece, Sunny Etheridge.

Virgie lived in Burkburnett, Texas, from age 3 to 23. She taught school in Burkburnett for two years. It was there she fell in love with the foot-ball coach and was married to Nicholas Palmer Craig in 1930. She and Palmer lived in Quanah, Tahoka, Rosebud and Stockdale, Texas, where he coached. In 1942 they moved to the Houston area where Palmer was a math instructor at Ellington Field. They moved to Galena Park, in 1944 where they lived for many years. Virgie taught in the Kincaid Private School for one year, then began teaching in the Galena Park school sys-tem. She went back to college in 1946, while still teaching at Galena Park, and she received her degree from the University of Houston in 1949. She began teaching in the Houston school system in 1950 and taught there until her retirement in 1974.

Virgie was active in the local, state and national teacher organizations, attending both state and national conventions.

She loved to travel, visiting many different states, and traveling to nine countries in Europe, Canada, and the Holy Land. Virgie became interest-ed in genealogy after her retire-ment and spent many hours researching and documenting the family ancestry.

She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was an active member of Eastern Star for many years in Galena Park. Virgie was a long time faithful member of First Baptist Church of Galena Park.

Virgie moved to Kerrville in 2000 and lived in an assisted living facility. She moved to Junction in 2009 where her home was the Hill Country Care Center. When she moved to Junction, Virgie became a member of First Baptist Church, Junction, where she attended services as long as she was able.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, Junction, Kimble County Library, or the charity of one’s choice.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kimblefuneralhometx.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top right of the individual memorial.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home.

Virgie West Craig

Juan H. Sepeda, 80, of Junction, passed from this life on December 24, 2011, at his home.

Born in Junction, Texas, on May 19, 1931, he was the son of Hilario and Juanita (Hernandez) Sepeda. He had been a resident of Junction most of his life.

He married Dora Morales in Menard, Texas, on December 24, 1950.

Mr. Sepeda was a truck driver, transporting goods all over the USA. He could drive anything with wheels, but especially enjoyed driving Peterbuilt trucks.

He enjoyed fishing and smoking his cigars.

Mr. Sepeda was a communi-cant of St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Junction.

He was predeceased by his parents, a daughter, Edna Elia Sepeda Menchaca in 2000, and three sisters, Natalie Sepeda, Anita Sepeda and Martha Sepeda.

Those left to honor and cher-ish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Dora M. Sepeda of Junction; his sons, Oscar Noe Sepeda of San Angelo and Hector Omero Sepeda of Junction; eight grandchildren, Monica Menchaca of San Antonio, Matthew Menchaca, Laura Lee Mendez and Mia Menchacha all of Junction, Sonia Sepeda, Victoria Sepeda and Alex Sepeda all of San Antonio and Valerie Rios of Menard; 11 great-grandchil-dren; a brother, Robert Sepeda

of Dalhart; his sisters, Ema Sepeda Saldana of Arlington, and Olga Sepeda of Grand Prairie and many nieces and nephews.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary was held at Kimble Funeral Home in Junction on Wednesday evening, December 28, 2011, at 6 p.m. Visitation followed from 6:30-8 p.m.

A Mass was held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Junction on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at 10 a.m. A committal service followed at Little Mexico Cemetery in Junction.

Pallbearers were Steven Smith, Curtis Smith, Jerome Randel, Jessie Gonzales, J.L. Stewart and Roy Silva.

The family suggests that donations in his name be made to St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.

The family invites you to leave a message of memory at www.kimblefuneralhometx.com by selecting obituaries. Select “Sign Guidebook” at the top of the individual memorial.

Arrangements were under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kimble Funeral Home.

Juan H. Sepeda

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Hours: Thursday - Saturday 12 noon - 9 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.210 N. 6th Street 325-446-2600

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Senior Center Menu

Thursday, January 5Beef stew, tossed salad,

cornbread, mandarinoranges, Graham

crackersFriday, January 6

Meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, peas & carrots, whole grain roll, fresh

fruit cupMonday, January 9

Chicken tenders, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, whole grain roll,

fresh orangeTuesday, January 10BBQ sandwich, tator

tots, carrots & zucchini, ambrosia, hamburger

bunWednesday, January 11Chicken spaghetti, broc-coli, tossed salad, garlic

bread, fruit

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Monday, January 9Sausage wrap, fruit

Tuesday, January 10Sausage link, pancake, juice

Wednesday, January 11Sausage roll, fruit

Thursday, January 12Eggs, biscuit, juice

Friday, January 13Sausage patty, muffin, juice

Monday, January 9Hamburger, oven fries,

green beans, hamburger salad, apricots

Tuesday, January 10Bar-b-q chicken, sliced bread, country vegetables, broccoli, carrot sticks w/Ranch, pears,

chocolate puddingWednesday, January 11

Taco salad, cornbread, pinto beans, turnip greens, tossed

salad, fruit cocktailThursday, January 12

Beef spaghetti, breadstick,yellow squash, Italian

vegetables, garden salad, applesauce

Friday, January 13Chicken fajitas, flour tortilla, Spanish rice, refried beans,

salad bowl w/Spinach,pumpkin custard,fresh fruit choice

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by Martha Kothmann

On Tuesday, January 10, the Odeon Preservation Association of Mason will proudly sponsor the first seg-ment in its four-part Artist Series, a presentation on the ever popular American art-ist, Georgia O’Keeffe. The remaining three presenta-tions in the series will fea-ture Charlie Russell (Jan. 17), Grandma Moses (Jan. 24), and Andrew Wyeth (Jan. 31). All presentations will consist of a comprehensive biographical sketch, numerous examples of the artist’s work (projected on the theater’s screen), along with a critical discussion of selected pieces.

Famed artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) first fell in love with life on “the plains” after teaching school in Amarillo for several years and, subsequently, never could get the experience out of her system until she finally left New York and moved back west. Her Southwestern art is testimony to a love for her stark surroundings in New Mexico and the western life-style. However, contrary to popular belief, O’Keeffe was not a hermit in her later years, but a world traveler. During the last ten years of her life, she lost most of her eyesight to macular degeneration but con-tinued, as best she could (with assistance), to produce art.

Presenter for the evening will be Dr. Robin E. Clark, a Mason resident for the past six years. She holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts (Texas Tech University), a pro-gram of study in Art, Music, Theater, and Philosophy, including an added emphasis

in Educational Psychology. Clark, a charter member of the Fine Arts Association of the Hill Country, has maintained an active exhibition record for over 30 years, featuring her award-winning artwork. She is an avid researcher, published author, international public speaker and enthusiastic arts advocate. In addition to pro-ducing and exhibiting her own artwork, Robin selectively con-ducts art workshops, makes art history presentations, curates exhibitions and judges art com-petitions throughout the state.

All “Artist Series” events will be held on Tuesday eve-nings (Jan. 10-31) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Odeon, in order to prevent disruption of the theater’s weekend movie schedule. Format for each of the events will consist of an hour of presentation, a half hour break (with light refresh-ments), and a half hour of wrap-up, including a time for questions and answers. A charge of $10 per person/per event will apply. If purchasing in advance for all four events (on or before January 17), a transferable pass will be avail-able for the reduced price of $35. Student tickets (ages 16 and older) will also be avail-able for purchase at $5 per person/per event or a transfer-able pass for the reduced price of $15 per person. Tickets will be for sale at the Odeon Box office before each event or can be purchased at Cocoa Luna and the Mason Chamber of Commerce starting January 2, 2012.

All proceeds from the series are to benefit the ongoing pres-ervation and maintenance of the Odeon Theater.

Odeon’s artist seriesfeatures Georgia O’Keeffe

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I met a police chief from the Houston area a couple of weeks ago while I was get-ting gas in my squad car, and he recognized me from my articles and said that he was a regular reader. I’m sure he reads the paper because he hunts here, but it bothered me a little that my peers read my articles. It causes me to think about being more professional and serious. Well at least I thought about it. I’m afraid if I get too serious, I will lose my last four regular readers.

Later that same week I met with regional police chiefs in Abilene for training and problem sharing and hope-fully solutions to problems. Several were like me with 20 plus years of DFW Metroplex experience before they were able to land jobs in the Hill Country or West Texas. All of us were glad we were not in the Metroplex anymore, but were still drawing on our expe-riences there.

As I listened to West Texas chiefs explaining why we didn’t

need formal “Memorandum of Understanding” or, written “Inter Local Agreements” in order to assist each other, I remembered back to when I first got here. I was always amazed by how quickly other agencies came to help each other. We certainly saw it dur-ing the Oasis Pipeline Fire.

Fire and law enforcement in West Texas know that staffing in these areas is thin at best and emergencies call for us to help each other. We don’t need a piece of paper to “allow” it.

Another part of the meeting involved a state agency rep-resentative telling us how our jobs (as chiefs) had changed. The state licensing agency had met early in December and added to the problems handed to us by our State of Texas Legislature. Not only have they withheld the training funds from us that we collect from violators and give to the state, but they are also prob-ably going to start making us pay for on-line training that used to be free. Now we have

to change our applications to look like theirs, so we are sure to capture the information they require us to capture on our applications. They also man-date that our secretary now has to be trained as a dispatcher.

This agency meets four times a year, and I have to travel 150 miles each way to find out how they have changed my job requirements with unfunded mandates. Can you say unfunded mandates? Well, that’s not right, they will be funded, but only by the local taxpayers.

On behalf of the staff of the Junction Police Department, we would like to thank you all for your support in the last year. During the holidays many of you have brought things by the PD for us to munch on. If the spirit moves you to do so in the New Year, I hope you make it celery and carrots because I for one have not exercised a lot of restraint lately. You will see me walking (and biking) a good deal in this new year and thanks, but I don’t need a ride.

Help us keep Junction safe by calling us if you see some-thing that we need to check out. Let’s all enjoy life here in the Land of Living Water.

A message from Chief Marvin Ivy

It is a NEW YEAR!!! What does the New Year – 2012-have in store for you? What are your dreams for the next 365 days, 52 weeks? What are your plans? What are your expectations for 2012? What do you hope to accomplish in the new year?

These are the questions that each one of us asks ourselves each year at this time. They are the same questions that Kimble County Library pon-ders. What are the dreams for the library? How, what and who does the library hope to reach through the programs that will be schedule and mate-rials purchased in 2012?

The staff of Kimble County

Library vows to offer you the patron programs and materi-als for all age groups. Plans are being formalized in the hopes that 2012 will bring new and innovative activities that will keep you coming into the library. So stay tuned and watch this column for news of exciting activities being held at your library.

Let me take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for the support that you have given to Kimble County Library during 2011. Because of your won-derful support, the library has been able to offer you pro-grams and materials that we hope you have enjoyed.

Speaking of support, the turn-

out for the library’s Christmas Open House was awesome. The winners of the door priz-es, which were cookbooks, were Sharon Bannowsky, Dee Bowen, Jamie Bauer, Betty Craig, Wanda Evans, Mary Shelley and Wanda Teel. Congratulations to each of you.

We also appreciate the ones that brought their homemade Christmas ornaments to grace the library’s Christmas tree. You may begin picking your ornaments up by Tuesday, January 3. Thank you for shar-ing them with the library and the public.

The staff of Kimble County Library would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very blessed and prosperous 2012.

New book on shelf: God’s Story, Your Story, When His becomes Yours by Max Lucado

...from the Libraryby Sylvia Lawler

by Al Lopez, PA-C

Question: I’ve heard from a few people that constipation is more serious than most peo-ple think. What do I need to know about constipation and its causes?

Answer: You’re right. Constipation can be a serious problem, especially in emer-gency rooms. Though it usually is not serious, it is something to be concerned about as it can be painful and frustrating. During the holidays when we tend to not eat right and exercise properly, we often see more cases of constipation in the emergency room.

Constipation occurs when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. While the time between bowel movements varies from person to person, going longer than three days without one is too long. It is considered being consti-pated if you strain during a bowel movement, have hard stools or incomplete evacuation more than 25 percent of the time; have two or fewer bowel movements in a week, a swollen abdo-men, abdominal pain and/or vomiting.

More serious symptoms include blood in your stool, losing weight when not dieting, severe pain with bowel movements and constipation that lasts more than two weeks.

Constipation is usually caused by a disorder of bowel function. Common causes include inadequate water intake, inadequate diet, lack of activity/exercise, a disruption of regular diet or routine, eating large amounts of dairy products, stress, resisting the urge to have a bowel move-ment, overuse of laxatives, neurological condi-tions, antacid medicines containing calcium or aluminum, depression, eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, pregnancy or colon cancer.

Certain medicines can also cause constipation, especially strong pain medicines such as narcotics, antidepressants or iron pills. Lack of good nerve and muscle function can be a cause of constipation in some cases as well.

Most people do not need extensive testing to diagnose constipation but if you have constipation for more than two weeks, you should see a doctor to determine the source of your problem and have it treated. The majority of constipation patients do not have serious issues and suffer from either colonic iner-tia, where the colon contracts poorly and retains stool, or obstructed defecation, where the

person excessively strains to expel stool from the rectum.

To avoid constipation, eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of fiber such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole-grain bread and cereal and drink one and a half to two quarts of water and other fluids per day and try to drink warm fluids. Drinks with caffeine should be avoided. Some people might also need to avoid milk and other dairy products that can sometimes be constipat-ing. Regular exercise and moving bowels when you feel the urge can also prevent constipation.

If constipation is new for you, you cannot cor-rect the problem yourself or experience the more serious symptoms, call today for an appointment with one of our providers at Junction Medical Clinic, (325) 446-3305.

Al Lopez has been serving Kimble Hospital as a physician assistant since 1994. His medical training and career began in the military in 1960 and he was discharged as an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) in 1969. After his military career, Lopez graduated from the University of Washington Physician Assistant program and worked as a PA in the farming commu-nity of Grandview, Wash., for 18 years. He returned to the Hill Country in 1989 when he accepted a position as PA for the Travis County Criminal Justice system. Lopez is from Comfort, Texas, and he and his wife, Karen, live in Junction.

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NRCS announces sign-up period for programsubmitted

USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist Salvador Salinas announced Jan. 13, 2012, as the first ranking cut-off period for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

“CSP gives conservation minded producers the ability to apply and build on their cur-rent stewardship efforts,” said Salinas. “Farmers and ranch-ers actively engaged in natural resource conservation prac-tices have the opportunity to earn financial rewards through CSP.”

CSP is a voluntary five-year program offered to landowners statewide through continuous signup. Producers interested in CSP should submit appli-cations to their local NRCS office by the deadline so their applications can be considered during this first 2012 ranking period.

In fiscal year 2011, Texas awarded 206 CSP contracts on nearly 500,000 acres with a total of $5.1 million in pay-ments to help farmers and ranchers implement conser-vation practices that provide public benefits, such as cleaner water and improved air qual-ity.

“CSP is a strong program in Texas, and we are hope-ful more farmers and ranch-ers with stewardship goals will participate in the 2012 CSP,” said Salinas.

Eligible lands include crop-land, pastureland, rangeland and nonindustrial forestland and agricultural land under the jurisdiction of Indian tribes. Individual landowners, legal entities and Indian tribes may be eligible to apply for CSP assistance. Participants will have the opportunity to receive payments for practices that

maintain and improve water and soil quality, as well as enhance wildlife habitat.

A CSP self-screening check-list is available to help poten-tial applicants determine if CSP is suitable for their opera-tion. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, con-tract obligations and potential payments. It is available from local NRCS offices and on the CSP web page.

As part of the CSP applica-tion process, applicants will work with NRCS field per-sonnel to complete a resource inventory using a Conservation Measurement Tool (CMT), which determines the conser-

vation performance for exist-ing and new conservation activities. The applicant’s con-servation performance will be used to determine eligibility, ranking and payments.

“I encourage farmers and ranchers actively involved in conserving their natural resources to apply for CSP in order to maintain or improve existing conservation activi-ties, and implement additional practices on their land,” said Salinas.

Interested producers can obtain the information from the Texas NRCS website http://www.tx.nrcs.usda.gov, or contact their USDA-NRCS field office.

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Menard native to be honored for services in Marine Corps

by Sharon Key

On January 11, 2012, the City of Menard, in conjunction with the 1st Marine Division and the Chosin Few Organization, will hold a commemoration cer-

emony honoring Gen. Oliver P. “O.P.” Smith. Gen. Smith is best known for his role as commanding General of the 1st Marine division during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign conducted in North Korea in 1950. Smith is credited with saving the lives of thousands of Marines after they were surrounded and ambushed by numerically superior Communist Chinese forces.

The Chosin Few Organi-zation and other Marine Corps personnel will dedi-cate a memorial marker at the American Legion Park at 11 a.m. The public is invited to

attend the ceremony and meet the guests.

Oliver Prince Smith was born October 26, 1893, in Menard County.

Also on January 11, the City will honor those Menard County residents who have served their country as mem-bers of the United States Marine Corps. The public is invited to come by City Hall from 9-10 a.m. to meet the Marines and their family mem-bers. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information about this event, please contact City Hall at (325) 396-4706.

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executive director in 1995.The TJPC recently was

merged with the Texas Youth Commission to form the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice.

Spriggs began her career in child advocacy while working on a bachelor of education and a master’s of education in juvenile justice and sec-ondary counseling from the University of Massachusetts. She served as a caseworker for the Massachusetts Program for the Rehabilitation of Youth and later as director of the juvenile justice undergradu-ate academic programs at the University of Massachusetts.

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Texas CASA partners with local CASA programs by pro-viding funding, statewide and regional recruitment efforts and training to improve the quality of advocacy by CASA volunteers. CASA volunteers are community volunteers who undergo background

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Wednesday of a San Antonio man, with whom Langdon was acquainted. He was also wanted by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for questioning in the murder on Thursday morning of a San Antonio woman, believed to be Langdon’s girlfriend. Langdon was reportedly in the girlfriend’s car, which had been reported as stolen.

The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Junction Police Department, Texas

Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Calls were placed to the Texas Department of Public Safety in San Antonio to request air assistance and to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Hondo to request tracking canine assistance. Both agencies put their resources into immedi-ate motion to assist with the operation.

When officers located the stolen car, Langdon was not in it. A ground and air search ensued, and at approximately 7 p.m., Langdon was arrested

without incident after a Texas DPS helicopter, equipped with a thermal imaging device, found him walk-ing along the banks of the Johnson Fork near Segovia, about one-quarter mile from where the vehicle was found.

Langdon was booked into the Kimble County Jail on a Bexar County Capital Murder warrant. Justice of the Peace Peggy Ragsdale magistrated Langdon, and his bail was set at two million dollars. Langdon was transported to the Bexar County Jail on Tuesday and turned over to Bexar County authorities.

MurderContinued from Page 1

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Meredith Nowlin, center, reads that there are 96 people present at the Christmas recital and a little over $1000 was taken up to support the House of Faith program. Excited about the news, the performers that took part in the recital are, from left, Rebecca Nowlin, Jake Nowlin, Marsha Knoble, Nowlin, Peaches Savage, pianist, and Nancy Nuns, music page turner.

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Jan. 1 is opening day for list of new laws...

One way to kick off the year 2012 is to look at all, or in this case just a few, of the bills that contain language taking effect as new state laws on Jan. 1.

Thanks to the website legis.state.tx.us, Internet-using citi-zens have easy access to a list of 21 such bills. Here are brief statements on a random hand-ful of them:

• HB 843 by Geren/Davis, amends the Tax Code to require the assessor for a tax-ing unit to deliver a property tax bill by electronic means, if on or before Sept. 15 the individual or entity entitled to receive a tax bill and the assessor enter into an agree-ment to have it delivered that way.

• HB 1111 by Hartnett/Harris amends the Property Code to require a justice court, if a tenant files a sworn pau-per’s affidavit, to provide to the tenant a written notice containing certain information relating to the initial deposit of rent the tenant must pay. The new law also specifies that a tenant’s failure to pay

rent during an appeal of an eviction case for nonpayment of rent when it becomes due is the failure to pay such rent under the rental agreement.

• HB 1127 by Gutierrez/Van de Putte, amends the Property Code to require the following notices to contain a prescribed statement regarding the rights or relief that may be available to a tenant, debtor, or owner, as applicable, who is serv-ing on active military duty: a notice to a defendant in a citation for a suit filed by a landlord seeking to recover possession of the premises, a notice in regard to the sale of real property under a deed of trust or other contract lien served on a debtor in default under that trust or lien, and the notice required to be given to a property owner by a proper-ty owners’ association before the association is authorized to take certain enforcement action against the owner.

• HB 1456 by Orr/Deuell amends the Property Code to include a contractor or sub-

contractor of a property owner or property owner’s agent among the parties entitled to a mechanic’s, contractor’s, or materialman’s lien on the property based on the contrac-tor or subcontractor provid-ing labor and supplies for the installation of landscaping for a house, building, or improve-ment under a written contract with the owner or owner’s agent.

• HB 2510 by Lavender et al./Eltife amends the Business & Commerce Code to speci-fy that an incandescent light bulb that is manufactured in Texas and remains in Texas is not subject to federal law or federal regulation under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate inter-state commerce. Among the bill’s requirements is that an incandescent light bulb manu-factured and sold in Texas must have the words “Made in Texas” clearly stamped on it.

• SB 14 by Fraser et al., and coauthored or cospon-sored by all Senate and

House Republicans, amends the Election Code relating to requirements to vote, includ-ing presenting proof of identi-fication and provides criminal penalties.

• SB 265 by Zaffirini/Carter amends the Human Resources Code by requiring child-care employees and operators to receive the required train-ing only from knowledgea-ble individuals with relevant expertise. And, the training must be targeted and relevant to the age of the children who will receive care from the individual receiving training.

• SB 516 by Patrick/Carona/Uresti/Fletcher amends the Tax Code relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the resi-dence homestead of the sur-viving spouse of a 100 per-cent or totally disabled vet-eran. State Comptroller Susan Combs said the surviving spouses would have to apply for the tax exemption through their county appraisal district.

Redistricting legal brief posted...

In a Dec. 29 legal brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. solicitor general said the Texas Legislature’s House and Congressional redistrict-ing maps are discriminatory and in violation of the Voting Rights Act. It was the latest in a series of legal briefs by interested parties in the redis-tricting case, Perry, et al. v. Perez, et al.

On Jan. 9, the high court will hear arguments on merits from the plaintiffs and defend-ants.

Tree death count is esti-mated...

The Texas Forest Service reported last month that 100 million to 500 million trees across the state died as a result of unrelenting drought. That is 2 to 10 percent of Texas’ esti-mated 4.9 billion trees.

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Sudoku Solution #2380-D

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6 1 3 2 7 5 9 8 44 5 2 8 9 1 6 3 79 8 7 6 3 4 5 1 2

Sunrise/Sunset for

Kimble County Date Rise Set01-05-12 0737 175101-06-12 0737 175201-07-12 0737 175301-08-12 0737 175401-09-12 0737 175401-10-12 0737 175501-11-12 0737 1756

“¡Adios Amigo!” The cake says it all. Bryan Booth, senior vice president at Junction National Bank, poses with his farewell cake during his retirement party on December 28, 2011.

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Junction Eagle Anthony Bland (24) hustles the ball down the court with a Grape Creek Eagle in hot pursuit. Henry Whitworth (34) is letting him know where he is in case Bland needs him for a quick outside pass.

Guys, I’ve got it! Jumping high for the local Eagles and grabbing the rebound is Justus Young (20). Sophomore Henry Whitworth (34) and junior Anthony Bland (24) also find themselves in the fray over the ball.

Senior Alec Menchaca (11) seems to hang in the air as he makes a shot between the arms of two G.C. high-jumpers. Justus Young (20) and Anthony Bland (24) stand at the ready just in case they are needed to rebound the ball.

Senior Ducie Carrington (12) makes a sharp turn to propel himself through the opposing players. Dewayne Stewart (22) and Drew Martinez (10) are moving to be in position to shoot. Eagles won this game against Grape Creek 60-56.