Quarterfinal Champions Junction Eagles defeat favored Shiner to
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Quarterfinal Champions Junction Eagles defeat favored Shiner to
The Junction Eagle Published in Kimble County since 1882 The Land of Living Water Volume 127 USPS 286-540 ©The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 50¢ per copy Number 47 Quarterfinal Champions Junction Eagles defeat favored Shiner to stay in race Debbie Cooper Kistler The Junction Eagle There are only four teams in the state of Texas still standing in Class 1A, Division 1 football playoffs. For the first time in Junction Independent School District history, the Junction Eagles, winners of the quarterfinal for Region 4, are one of those four teams. (See Junction’s UIL record on page 14.) The semi-final game against the Mart Panthers is Saturday, December 6, at 1:30 p.m. The Eagles need all their fans, cheerleaders, band, moms and dads, aunts, uncles, cousins, grannies and granddads, friends, alums........all of you.......to show up for them! Fans sixty and older, go to the JISD superintendent’s office to get a pass to get into the game free! It was obvious during last Friday night’s football game, why the Shiner Comanches were competing in the quarter finals. Those big boys were worthy opponents, and they played well. Ill-timed misSee Eagles on Page 13 This happily tired flock of Junction Eagles celebrate a major victory in their quest for a state crown. Celebrating after having just dispatched the Shiner Comanches and won the state quarterfinal for Region 4, are, back row, from left, Coach Rob McAdams, Coach Landon Alls, Austin Dale, Athletic Director Coach Corey Spivey, Jordan Keeton, Levi Cobb, Tyler Wilson, Brad Sandlin, Nathanel Warden (incorrectly identified in last week’s Eagle as Dustin Schoppe), Brayden Schulze, Jacob Chapman, Danny Campbell, Chad Morgan, William Whitworth, Victor Ramirez, Rafael Fuentes, Ty Stapp, Kevin Bowers, Ducie Carrington, Jon Dale, Seth Barclay, Nick Cardenas, Dalton Schulze, Trevor Brawley, Coach Gary “Butch” Lewis, Garrett Murff, Coach Sam Fluty, Jason McKinnerney, Coach Bobby Lumpkins and Coach T.W. Wellmann. Kneeling from left, are Alec Menchaca, Jonathan Baggett, Charlie Craig, Michael Bennett, Victor Parga, Kyle Wimberley, Gary Gonzalez, Sam Herring, Ed Adams, Tommy Falcon, Jessie Sauceda and A.J. Heap. In the front row taking it easy, are seniors Cole Sandlin, Joe Wood, Dustin Stapp, Cody Hale and Ashton Thomas. Community Pep Rally for the Quarterfinal Champions Junction Eagles is Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Community Send-Off is Saturday, Dec. 6, at 8 a.m. from JHS, along North Main St. over the N. Llano Bridge headed to Georgetown to play Mart in the State Semifinal Game at 1:30 p.m. Eagles named Army Strong Team of the Week Dave Campbell’s Texas Football announced that the Junction Eagles have been named the Army Strong Team of the Week for Division 1A. The Eagles upset Shiner, 21-14, last week to reach the state semifinals. The Eagles were chosen for this honor because of their teamwork, dedication, discipline, personal courage and integrity, values shared by U.S. Army soldiers. “The Junction Boys of 2008 are rewriting the town’s football history,” said Adam Hochfelder, general manager of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. The award will be presented to the team at the pep rally on Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m. by a representative of the U.S. Army. “The U.S. Army is recognizing the studentathletes at Junction High School for demonstrating qualities similar to those exhibited by a U.S. Army soldier, who is mentally, emotionally and physically strong,” said Captain Angelo Kellum. “We expect to see some of these young men competing at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the college level, or maybe even professionally in the future.” Football players and soldiers share similar values, such as teamwork, dedication, discipline and loyalty. The JHS Lady Eagles volleyball honorees are, back row from left, Jessica Roper, 2nd Team All District, Academic All District and Mary Whitworth, Academic All District. In the middle row, from left, are, Kristin Smith, Academic All District and Honorable Mention; Kayley Eckert, 2nd Team All District and Morgan Wellmann, Honorable Mention. In the front row, from left, are Jana Wiginton, Academic All State and Honorable Mention; Megan Murr, Academic All District, 1st Team All District and Academic All State; Hope Gipson, 1st team All District, Academic All District and Molly Carpenter, Outstanding Hitter and Academic All State. Congratulations, ladies, and Coach April McAdams. Wild Game Dinner called a huge success by Connie Booth The Kimble County Wild Game Dinner Board proudly announces that the hunters turned out in force on Saturday evening to support the Kimble County Wild Game Dinner. A preliminary estimate indicates this promises to be a record year as far as attendance and tickets sales, both meal and raffle, even surpassing 2006, which was the best year for the Game Dinner till now! The crowd held many new faces mixed in with the old familiar faces of our faithful attendees that return each and every year. Folks came from the Dallas, Houston, Midland, San Antonio, College Station, and Austin areas, San Angelo, Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Alvin, Wink, New Braunfels, and Lubbock. Kansas and Louisiana were represented, as well. In fact, we got so busy with our auction and the enthusiasm of the crowd, that the “Who came the farthest?”, “Who’s the youngest?”, “and “Who’s the oldest?” contests were completely forgotten! We did award a set of Rattling Horns and a Skinning Knife to Abby Leach, who had killed her first buck that morning! Juan Gomez was the winner of the Great Prize, a Management Whitetail Deer Hunt at Whitetail Junction Ranch, Junction, including a three day stay at the ranch, and Devin Carter of Junction, won the Grand Prize, a Guided Hunt for Two at Joshua Creek Ranch Game Preserve & Resort near Boerne. Over $25,000 in raffle tickets were sold in hopes of winning a prize and 96 prizes were handed out – also a record number! Each prize had a value of over $100. The Wild Game Dinner Association received over 140 donations this year including money to purchase the raffled guns, donated hunts, overnight stays at surSee WGD on Page 16 The Junction Eagle staff apologizes for failing to include Dan Wynn’s name as the author of last week’s Thanksgiving Message. We appreciate his effort, as did Eagle readers. Aaron Bierschwale and Justin Bierschwale, right, each receive the Accredited Rural Appraisers designation from ASFMRA president Steve Runyan of Bakersfield, California. See story on page 15. While searching for football stats on Mart, The Junction Eagle staff happened upon a “player of the week” poll being held by Dave Campbell Texas Football magazine. Listed as one of the candidates for consideration was the Junction Eagles’ own super running back, Dustin Stapp. Since we think Dusty deserves lots of recognition, we promptly called KMBL and asked Chuck Fitts to announce the information on the radio so that the community could be alerted immediately and told how to go about voting. We also called Dr. Reneé Schulze, who reacted immediately to get the word out at JISD. Then we e-mailed everyone on our lists to send the link. Numerous other people in Junction did the same thing. When we first discovered the contest, Dusty was at 3% and a player from Frenship was 70%. (Clearly the word was out in that community!) Within an hour, Dusty had taken the lead, sitting at 51%. Junction, Texas, is extremely proud of Dusty and we think the Junction Eagles are awesome! At press time, Dusty was sitting at 53%. We contacted a Texas Football magazine representative and found out that we can all vote as many times as we like until Friday, December 5, at 10:30 a.m. So, if, by chance, any of you Eagle readers haven’t gotten the word, please log on to www.texas football.com and scroll down to the bottom left side of the first page, where there is a list of names of this week’s candidates. Click on Dusty’s name and then hit “vote”. We’ve found that you must wait a few minutes before you can go back and vote again. It’s been hard to get this week’s paper out while stopping every few minutes to vote! Go Dusty! Page 2 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Meanderings by Frederica Wyatt The glowing lights on the Courthouse Square are casting an aura of Christmas spirit in the town. Some residences are now adorned with the spirit and wonder of the season, and it is gratifying to see people still remember the "reason for the season". For my first 2008 Christmas card, I am grateful to the White family - Jerod, Bette, Maggie, Coleman, Adilee, and Ann - of San Angelo, for their thoughtfulness. For some fourteen years, Bette and her father, Lee Pfluger, have been our annual hosts for the March trip to their Seven Hundred Springs ranch. Condolences are extended to the family of Jacqueline Christine Chandler GoodmanBaylor, who passed away November 23. Her funeral services were held Tuesday in the London Cemetery. Jackie was the daughter of the late Toliver A. and Erna Herbst Chandler, and the granddaughter of Wylie T. and Emma Rebecca Amberson Chandler. Her maternal grandparents were Theodore and Christine Fritz Herbst. Local friends were relieved to hear the news that Johnnie Irene Reynolds Tatom of Big Spring and her daughter, Cappy Sanders of Weatherford, are safely home after an excursion to Italy, Egypt, and other points. Their return trip home was a harrowing experience. The cruise ship hit choppy waters two days out of Alexandria, Egypt, and as they reached the strait between Italy and Sicily, the seas got rougher. An ensuing loud explosion (apparently the ship lost an engine and other equipment) put them in total darkness, causing the MG embarkation to be several hours late. On the flight home, they barely escaped another disaster when their airplane had to take emergency action at Heathrow in London when another plane was discovered still on the runway. After all the excitement, Johnnie and Cappy are just glad to be back home in Texas! The community continues to be joyful of the outstanding victories and sportsmanship of our own "Junction Boys". Yea, Eagles! Tommy Joe Holmes of Iraan is justly proud of his home team that scored another victory - this time against Sunray. One of the star players is Tommie's relative, defensive back Shane Holmes. In a note from Joyce Martin Hughes of San Antonio, she relayed news she will be in Fredericksburg on December 7, to attend a ceremony at the Admiral Nimitz Museum. One of the participants will be her granddaughter, a member of the Texas Children's Choir. Joyce's daughter is one of the directors. The group performed at the Nimitz on the anniversary of D-Day and were invited back for the Pearl Harbor memorial program. A plus for Joyce is she will spend some time with her sister-in-law, Jean Goodman Dagen. Mary Sorrell of Manchaca wrote about the recent purchase of the Whitworth ranch and is interested in information on the three-room school once located there. I remember visiting the site once during an historical tour hosted by Kennon Stapp. He told us the building was eventually BUILDING MATERIALS INC. moved by Jake Cobb. A note from Ross McSwain of San Angelo carried news that a copy of his latest book, See No Evil, Speak No Evil, was mailed Friday. I pre-purchased a copy last month and eagerly await reading his account of the San Saba mob activities in the late 1800's. Now is the time for all good men to take note of the annual Christmas events in our community. An invitation to the annual awards dinner sponsored by the City of Junction has arrived in my mailbox. The annual event will be held Friday, December 5. Another important happening will be a dinner reception honoring retiring District Attorney Ronald L. Sutton on December 6. We wish Ronald many years of happy retirement! We will lose another diligent statesman this year when County Judge Delbert Roberts hands the reins of the county government over to his yet-tobe-named successor. Margaret and I have both experienced a bout with the "bug", and our Thanksgiving was not an ideal holiday. We are grateful to Sallye Teel for sending us lunch from the First Baptist Church annual Thanksgiving feast. An extra treat was seeing Michael Coffey and his Cherokee Septic Now Servicing Junction, Texas Reasonable Rates “LET THE INDIAN DO IT” 830-896-3054 C-39-2mc Land Surveying Paul Bushong 830-367-7302 All your Building Needs 2202 MEMORIAL BLVD. KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 830- 257-2300 FAX 830-792-3828 M-32-TFN-C daughter of Abilene, who delivered the meals. Amanda Pearl Covey of Sonora had planned to spend the day with us, but that was not to come to pass. In the wee hours of Wednesday, the "bug" took its toll, and I fainted, hitting my head on the edge of the bathroom door. The end result was a laceration to my scalp that required stitches. Margaret, who was staying with me, called 911, and dispatcher John Stapp promptly notified the proper persons. Cecil D. Conner heard the news and arrived in short order. Next to come to my rescue were Steve Brown and Ted Morgan. EMS personnel Angela Ervin and Jerry Stewart brought the ambulance, and we were off to the Kimble Hospital emergency room, where even some more efficient assistance awaited us. Dr. Al Lopez determined that no life-threatening harm occurred and took care of the necessary suturing. I don't enjoy being a "sore head", but that is definitely better than a broken bone or a concussion. We enjoyed a Sunday evening chat with Lenora Ashley Fuhrman of Corpus Christi when she called to check on us. Sunday, December 7, marks the 67th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. That was a "day that still lives in infamy" for patriotic Americans. Ranches - Estates - Subdivisions 106 Glen Lakes Ct., Ingram, Texas 78025 MEMBER 2008 TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Worship With Us FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 202 South 8th Street 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Morning Worship 6 p.m. - Evening Worship Ken Bolton, Pastor FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 904 Main Street 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:55 a.m. - Morning Worship Glenna Kelley, Pastor FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 201 S. 11th Street 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Rev. Jim Barker Co-Pastor Laurie Barker COLLEGE STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST 815 College Street 10 a.m. - Bible Study - Sunday 11 a.m. - Church Worship 6:30 p.m. - Evening Worship Justin Hall, Minister NORTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 238 North 15th Street 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Preachers: Dale Cowell & Lee Roy Loeffler ST. THERESA CATHOLIC CHURCH 114 South 7th Street 11:15 a.m. - Sunday Morning English/Spanish The Rev. Michael Udegbunam Deacon Tim Graham CEDAR HILL CHURCH OF CHRIST 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning IVY CHAPEL 3rd Sunday of each month 7 p.m. LONDON CHURCH OF CHRIST U.S. Highway 377 10 a.m. - Bible Study 11 a.m. - Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Class FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 202 North 15th Street 10 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School 7 p.m. - Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Worship Rev. Donna Carroll LONDON METHODIST CHURCH 9 a.m. - Sunday Service Glenna Kelley, Pastor FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH East Pine Street 2 pm Sunday HILL COUNTRY BAPTIST CHURCH 322 South 11th Street 10 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - Youth & Kidz Club Lyle Wallace, Pastor CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1209 College Street 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1119 Main Street 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Rev. Jim Sproat GOODWILL BAPTIST CHURCH 1201 North Llano 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Morning Worship 6 p.m. - Evening Worship Rev. Gregory Gomez MURR CHURCH OF CHRIST 11 a.m. - Sunday Morning Davis Murr, Preacher MEN’S BIBLE CLASS 100 Blk. North 16th Street 8:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Broadcast live at 9 a.m. TRUTH TABERNACLE 102 North 10th Street 10 a.m. - Saturday Morning 7 p.m. - Saturday Evening 7 p.m. - Wednesday Evening Prayer: 1 hour before services Rena B. Sue, Pastor HILL COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH 2nd and 4th Monday each month HC Fairgrounds (sale ring) 7 p.m. Rusty Felts (325) 347-6496 OUTREACH GOSPEL OF CHRIST 602 S. Llano Praise & worship, Sundays, 6 p.m. Sunday evenings, 7 p.m. Pastor Glenda Carroll LONDON BAPTIST CHURCH 212 Llano Street 10 a.m. - Sunday School 11 a.m. - Morning Worship 1 p.m. - Afternoon Worship 7 p.m. - Wed. Evening Service Dan Wynn, Pastor The following merchants and individuals urge you to attend your chosen house of worship this Sabbath: Junction National Bank The Brand Name In Kimble County Banking Member FDIC 446-2531 Paul and Debbie Bierschwale 517 College - 446-3052 B&JNB-x-TFC ©2008 The Junction Eagle All rights reserved. No part of this newspaper may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. LETTERS POLICY The Junction Eagle welcomes letters from its readers. Letters should be to the point, typed if at all possible, and signed. An address and telephone number should be included for verification purposes. Most letters will be published with the author’s name. Letters will be printed on a space-available basis. Letters should stick with issues, and not be personal attacks. 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After the tornado, she starts collecting the bits of lives of the residents that have been flung in the air. She takes them to the armory in town and finds a gift she didn't know she had. Eudora Gibson's house is destroyed by the tornado, but she goes to the armory to help. While working there, she discovers something unpleasant about herself. This is an easy read that warms your heart. Riding Camels or Reeling in Fish… Shopping or Eatin’ Out She’s our Girl!!! Momma’s Turning 95 on December 10! Connie & Bryan Booth and our family wish to invite you to a 95th Birthday Party for Adelaide Copeland a.k.a. “Momma” Wednesday, December 10 3:00 till 5:30 p.m. in the activity building at The Plantation (Junction Housing for Seniors) between Elm & Oak Streets. Come and eat cake and ice cream and CELEBRATE HER LIFE!!! B-47-1p Happy Birthday December 4 Barney J. Baggett, Jr. Kennon R. Hooker Keeley S. Armes Lisbeth Warren Huggins Benjamin Arthur Miller December 5 Jonathan D. Baggett Marisa L. Gauna Nicholas Alexander Bukis Bobby Darrell Adams Dicky Stacy Erie Locker Eller Amy Pierce Gonzales Haven Gonzales Justin Patrick Graham Mary Jordan Jacoby Davene Jonas Brandi Celeste Young Vicente B. Menchaca December 6 San Juanita D. Vasquez Molly A. Carpenter Darla Davis Thompson Adeline Schumann Honig Carroll Williams Virginia G. Silva Anne Nicholson Rose Mary Murphy McLaughlin December 7 Jessica L. Gauna Kara L. Martin Jessica R. Yglesias Gregorio J. Villanueva Charles Edward Chapman Larry Mike Acklin Martha Ritz Thiele Kimberly Doerr Morales Clinton Albert Smith, Jr. December 8 Sophia M. Martin Margarita A. Brock Patricia Whitworth Borland Virginia Whetstone Brown Wanda Davis Gene Walter Stapp, Jr. Anna Boynton Trimble John David Dunlap Kenneth Wayne Haley Jennifer Vackar Haschke Bridgette Graham Warren Kathleen White Porter Cyndi Bass Smith December 9 Deborah Jean Turner Gina Gay Gardner Charles Robert Haralson Wanda Webb Hogg Mark Alan Kirkpatrick Thomas Owen Sissel Desmond Van Winkle December 10 Christopher A. Flores Travis C. Trimble John Blake Chenault Shirley Williams Basham Kimberly Melissa Dechert Willie Horlen Dechert Ernesto Gonzales Adelaide Copeland Sheryl Dianne Newton George Robert Plaster Gabriel F. Simmons Sarah Alicia Vasquez The Junction Eagle is the most reliable source of accurate local information. Our mission is to cover of the people, businesses and events of Kimble County. 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OWNERS - Jim and Debbie Cooper Kistler PUBLISHER & EDITOR - Debbie Cooper Kistler PROOFREADER, REPORTER - Sarah Harrison LAYOUT & PRODUCTION - Kathy Rotge, Asia McCallister, Debbie Kistler and Jim Kistler SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS: Frederica Wyatt, John Parker, Rosanna Stapp, Claudette Primeaux, Kristi Hull, Mike Cox, Jan King, Jim Kistler, Kendal Hemphill, Sylvia Lawler, Ginger Boerm Andrews and Russell Kott. MEMBER 2008 TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Obituary Letters to the Editor The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Derwin P. Anderson Derwin P. Anderson, of Junction, passed away on Monday, November 24, at the age of 83. Derwin was born in Liberty Hill on August 2, 1925, to Charles Floyd Anderson and Emma White Singleton Anderson. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served during WWII. He married Evelyn Hughes on May 7, 1952, and they were blessed with three children. Derwin worked in the oil field and construction most of his life, spending most of that time in Kermit and Wink. He had lived in Junction for the last four years. In his spare time he enjoyed working on cars. Mr. Anderson is survived by his children, Paula Wienecke and husband, James, of Harper, Derwin P. Anderson Jr. and wife, Joy, of Eunice, New Mexico, and Jackie D. Anderson of Junction. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Susan Rodriguez and husband, Jesse, Jamie Wallace, David P. Anderson, Kimberly J. Anderson, Luke Anderson and Lanie Medicus; three great-grandchildren, Bubba Wallace, James Michael Rodriguez and Derwin Keith Anderson and three sisters, Charlie Mae Pinn and husband, Bobby, of Bulverde, Pamela Jane Pinn and husband, Tommy, of Bulverde and Patricia Jean Moreland and husband, Junior, of San Antonio. Graveside services for Derwin Anderson were held on Friday, November 29, at 3 p.m. at the Japonica Cemetery in Hunt. Visitation with the family was Friday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at Beckmann Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family on-line at beck mannfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Beckmann Funeral Home. Bettye E. Rushing Kasparek Burns Bettye Lou Burns, 75, of Electra, Texas, passed away Monday, November 17, 2008, at her residence. Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, November 20, at River View Cemetery in Seymour, Texas. She was born March 28, 1933, in Seymour, the 11th child to the late Samual and Annie Plumley Rushing. She married the late Fred Kasparek also from Seymour on February 1949, and they moved to Wichita Falls, Texas, where she pursued a career in nursing for the past 50 years. The last 37 years she worked for Dr. W. B. Huckaby in Wichita Falls. The last 10 years they worked at the Electra Texas Clinic until their retirement in 2006. Mrs. Burns was preceded in death by one son, Tommie Edward Kasparek, six brothers, four sisters and one granddaughter Tisha Ann McGill. Survivors include two daughters, Sammie Sanders and husband, Jim, of Junction, Vicki McGill and husband, Joe, of Jolly, Texas; three granddaughters, one grandson, three great-granddaughters, and two great-grandsons. The JHS Drama Club would like to say thank you to the Junction Roping Club, Super S, Parker Lumber, West Bear Creek, Marie Armes, and the many citizens of Junction and surrounding areas who supported the club on its multi-fundraiser day, Saturday, October 25. Drama Club members and parents manned bake sales at Super S and Parker Lumber from 8 a.m. until 11:30 when they sold out of baked goods. The fun at the Roping Club lasted until early in the afternoon where ropers from across the county supported the club by entering two separate ropings and buying snacks from the concession stand. Ropers also bought chances on a basket of roping supplies donated by West Bear Creek. Students sold T-shirts and hats donated by Marie Armes at all locations. The club brought in approximately $1,200 on one Saturday. Thanks to all of these generous community members, the Drama Club enjoyed an evening at the Majestic Theater in San Antonio watching the hilarious Tuna Does Vegas. For many students, this was their first opportunity to see a Broadway show and their first glimpse of the inside of the Majestic Theater, which is a breathtaking experience in itself. Thankfully, Junction community members know the importance of the arts in education and the impact a cultural experience can have on a young mind. We at JISD appreciate all of your support. Dear Editor, Why is gas cheaper in the towns around Junction? Mason is usually a lot cheaper than Junction, and even London is cheaper than Junction. Gas in Corpus Christi is $1.56 and the same in San Angelo. Right now it’s $2.10 in Junction and that’s .54 cents a gallon difference in price. I've heard several excuses for gas being so much higher in Junction, and none of them hold much truth. It seems to me, especially during hunting season and the holidays, gas goes up and groceries go out of sight. It’s the locals who support these establishments, but it’s the locals who carry the load. I know a LOT of people who go to Kerrville to buy their groceries because it’s cheaper to drive to Kerrville and buy their groceries than to buy local. Now that’s pretty sad; when you can drive two hours round trip and still come out cheaper buying groceries and gas than buying local. I priced cup cake papers, the kind you put in your pan to make cupcakes at one of the local stores last Christmas (I didn’t even look this year) and they wanted $2.36 for one package. Family Dollar wanted .99 for the same package. The spices are over $4.00 if you buy them local, and you can get them for a little over $2.00 in Kerrville. The mark up is driving people to buy else where. I believe in supporting our local store owners, but it’s hard to support them when the prices soar out of sight. I would love to hear a reasonable explanation on these issues. Linnie Tate Dear Debbie, Who ever heard of a county commissioner duly elected by voters in his precinct refusing to speak with a constituent at a commissioner’s court meeting? This is exactly what commissioner Tooter Schulze did at the last meeting, when I asked for a gate on my property, which I was denied! Braggin’ rights We pump septic tanks. We rent Port-A-Pottys. Also state licensed Septic Installer 0X5770 & Master Plumber M14661 S-33-tfnc Ca l l 325-446-3089 or 830-459-7837 Dear Editor, I want to publicly thank Carolyn Moore, the Animal Control Officer. When I was very ill at the first of this year, Carolyn had to take my dogs for their own good. I was in the hospital for over a month and had no one to take care of my boys. They are big dogs, and in my weakened state I was unable to control them. I hurt real bad but I realized this was best for them and me. They are in good homes, and I’m very thankful to Carolyn. Fast forward to this fall, I called Carolyn one morning and asked if she had a Beagle puppy. She didn’t, and after a brief conversation she said she had a little dog she thought I should see. I interviewed him and hired him on the spot. Sparky is a Jack Russell cross and has become a big part of my life. I couldn’t have asked for a better match. Because of both contacts with Carolyn I have grown to really respect her. Thank you, Carolyn, you’re my hero. Sincerely, Justin W. Bridges SHEEP & GOATS Solid mouth Ang. stk. nan. We sold 845 head. Muttons and buck Ang. kids-shorn lambs sold 3-8 higher. Other lambs steady. Wgh. Ang.shorn/thin .15-.30 Bucks 5 higher. Ewes steady. Choice kids Wgh.Ang.shorn/fat nan. .35-.55 3-6 higher. Nannies 3-5 higher, except thin St. Sp. nan. .60-.90 nannies steady. Billies 5-10 higher. Fat Sp. nan. .40-.55 .98-1.13 .30-.45 1.00-1.15 Thin Sp. nan. few up to 1.20 Fat Sp. billies .95-1.12 Fat Sp. mutton Spr. lambs 70-90 lb. .12-.28 .80-1.19 .90-1.17 Fat ewes .30-.40 Fat yearlings 1.05-1.17 Thin ewes .12-.22 Fat Sp. kids 1.10-1.22 Bucks .28-.40 Sm. kids 1.06-1.30 .45-.79 Thin kids .85-1.03 Baby tooth Ang.stk. nannies MAG Materials Granite Gravel Local sophisticate C. Maye Neal really knows which events require the proper attire. Here she celebrates the shooting of a hog on her property by a friend visiting from New York. Office: 325-251-6684 Cells: 325-456-6979 or 325-456-9049 Pick up or Delivery We have Belly Dumps & Bobtails Great for Roads, Landscaping & Foundation Pads When you write an angry letter, use a pencil. M-39-tfnc G-47-1p Smith Septic Services For the record, 1/2 mile up the road from my property, commissioner Schulze has two swing gates and two bump gates on his ranch and Randy Schulze has one bump gate on her ranch. I have no gates on my ranch and the gate requested would have made working my stock a lot easier for me! Does a double standard exist for commissioner Schulze and the public which he was elected to represent? Apparently so! Sincerely yours, Fairy Schulze Dear Editor, Wow, what a great person from a great family Recently (8/07), my wife and I purchased 62.77 acres off CR 315 just outside of Junction. This purchase was arranged by the fine folks (Cody Plumley) at Plumley Realty. Our son, Jason, is "mobility impaired" (wheelchair). Over this past Thanksgiving holiday, Jason experienced a low tire that was going to be flat in approximately 30 minutes on his truck. Sharon and I were back in our hometown of West (just north of Waco) so we were no help at all. I suggested Jason call Cody and ask him who he would recommend to help remedy the problem. Jason called Cody, and Cody told him to meet him in Junction. Jason, expecting Cody to take him to some tire of tire repair facility, was utterly suprised when Cody starting changing Spr. lambs 50-70 lb. Thanks to all of you that made Gretchen’s birthday very special. I cannot express my gratitude enough. Gretchen’s Mom J-47-1c the low tire himself. Jason thought for a moment and realized Cody was not doing this just because Jason was confined to a wheelchair, Cody was doing this because this is the kind of person he is - A GREAT PERSON FROM A GREAT FAMILY! Thanks, Cody, from Sharon and myself for being such a wonderful person. Jerry Mazanec Junction Stockyards, Inc. Market Report J-47-1c Junction ISD and the Junction Middle School would like to thank Junction PEC for always supporting the school. Through the efforts of Doug Haynes and PEC, a large dying elm tree was removed at no expense to the school. We were saddened to remove the tree. After several failed attempts to preserve the tree, we were forced to remove the tree once it became a safety concern. Page 3 Eagles’ Coach Corey Spivey’s son, Chaz, caught the editor after the Shiner game with a request to publish his drawing. It’s hard to turn down a favor generated by so much pride in the Junction Eagles and in your dad. Junction National Bank 2008 Holiday Schedule Christmas Closing @ 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 24 Closed Thursday, December 25 Closed Friday, Deceamber 26 New year’s Day Closing @ 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 Closed Thursday, January 1 J-45-7c RDK R.D Kothmann Insurance All lines of coverage available Judy Gardner 1701 Main St. G-14-tfnc 325-446-2320 Your One Stop Supplier For Metal Buildings (325) 446-2543 P.O. Box 364 1-800-268-8378 Junction, Tx 76849 Kimble County Ready Mix M-42-TFNC Ready Mix Concrete We Deliver (325) 446 2546 Page 4 Looking Back ... The way we were The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 First State Bank brought to you courtesy of 2002 Main P.O. Box 105 Phone: 325-446-3391 Fax: 325-446-4026 www.fsbjunction.com 12-6-68 12-7-78 12-7-78 12-1-89 12-6-68 12-6-68 12-1-89 12-1-89 Thank you to First State Bank for sponsoring the “Looking Back” page each week. The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Ivy Echoes by Ginger Boerm Andrews Hope everyone had a safe and happy Thanksgiving. I was fortunate to have my children home for the holidays, and we also got to enjoy the company of my cousin, Nancy Stewart of Odessa. My longtime friend, Joann Bierschwale Hedrick, invited me to meet her in Fredericksburg this past Saturday, to shop at the Christmas Country Peddler Show. There were hundreds of people milling about so it was pretty crazy when we actually ran into Tiffany Bierschwale. She is married to Joann's nephew, Aaron. They are expecting a new addition to their family in early March. Joann said her dad, Carlton Bierschwale, got through his recent shoulder surgery just fine and is busy with exercis- es…trying to get strong enough so he will be able to lift those heavy feed sacks for his cows this winter. Carlton and my mother were in the same class together in high school, and Joann and I were in the same class, too. One of my favorite high school memories was going to visit Joann and getting to swim at the spring. The spring is an amazingly beautiful place nestled between high cliffs at the head of a canyon. When you first come upon it, you can't tell where the water level is, the water is so crystal clear. One time, Joann talked me into riding horses with her to the spring, and on the way I went underneath a bunch of trees and suddenly heard buzzing noises in my hair. Bees or wasps…I can't remember…it SMALL TOWN BY KRISTI HULL “Why is the day after Thanksgiving called Black Friday when it puts us in the red?” W.W. CONSTRUCTION AND FENCING METAL BUILDINGS ~ BARNS ~ CARPORTS ENTRANCES ~ GATES ~ CATTLEGUARDS ~ All Types Of Fence Building ~ PIPE for sale Willard Crenwelge W-39-tfnc 325-260-5647 Non-Denominational? What does that mean? We know from common use it is meant to mean, "we are not associated with any specific church denomination." That is basically saying, we are aware of the many different "denominations" and do not want to be associated with any of them. In most cases the people saying this left some congregation due to seeing problems. Thus, division! In division in math we have two parts, the top of a fraction is the "numerator" (number of parts of the whole being looked at) and the bottom is the "denominator" (number of parts the whole was divided into). This is where the word "denomination" came from to be associated with religion. A "denomination of the church" is a group of people of the same religious basis but having different understandings, called "doctrines". Thus, when someone uses the phrase, "we are non-denominational", it really means they are ignorant of good grammar, or they are deceitful. Because, they readily admit they want to be recognized as separate from any church of that religious basis such as Christianity and have purposely become yet another denomination of that religious basis! They want to worship their way! My experience is, people clearly do not apply proper grammar when studying the Bible. That is the only possible explanation, besides deceit, for scholars to have different doctrines pertaining the same religious basis. Want to know more about the truth about the scriptures? Call 325-446-2333 or email [email protected] or write Christ Triple Tree Church 301 South 12th Street, Junction, Texas 76849 A-47-1p didn't matter. I don't know who was scared more…me or the horse…all I remember is hitting the ground. Joann was used to riding horses and I wasn't. Come to think of it, she had me on another horse one time, bareback, and all I did was slide right off. I hit the ground that time, too. Joann's planning on moving back home as soon as she can and she's talking about getting more horses…I hope she realizes I'm a little bit older now and smarter and fatter, and she has another think coming if she thinks she can talk me into that again. Hazel Mangold Bierschwale Another favorite thing to do was to visit Carlton's mother, Hazel Ruth Mangold Bierschwale. We just called her "Ma". Her parents were James Curtis "Curt" and Matilda "Tilda" Serena Hardin Mangold. At one time, they ran the Segovia Store and Post Office. In later years they lived in Harper. "Ma" (Hazel) and her husband, Floyd, lived just up the road from Carlton and Emily's house outside of Segovia. Paul and Debbie Nail Bierschwale live there now. "Ma" fixed the best cookies in the world and also the most fabulous pancake syrup I've ever tasted. I've saved the recipe all these years and have never seen it published in a cookbook…I think she must have made it up. It's really, really good. Melt 1/2 cup sugar until brown being careful not to burn it. Carefully add 1 cup water and stir until all is dissolved. Add 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water and 1 Tbs. brown sugar (if you don't have any, it's okay to omit). Boil for one minute only. Add 1/2 tsp. butter flavoring and 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring. I think the key to it is the butter flavoring, so be sure and not leave it out. Keep it stored in a jar in the refrigerator and enjoy! Page 5 Band Beats The Golden Eagle Band continues to entertain the crowds at the football games! The extended football season is keeping the band busy with learning new songs and shows to pump up the Junction crowd in support of our great Junction Boys. Way to go Junction Eagle football team on your continued success this year! We are all very proud of all you have accomplished. Meanwhile, the Golden Eagle Band is getting ready for their Christmas Concert performance. Be sure to come out on December 11, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium to listen to the JHS Band and on December 16, at 6:30 p.m. for the middle school band. A huge thank you goes out to all the chaperones and Band Boosters for your hard work and late nights and to the Band Alumni group for the wonderful snacks that have been provided. It is all appreciated very much. This week’s “Point of View” is provided by C.J. Ramsey: “Hi, my name is C.J. Ramsey and this is my second time to write an article for the band. Friday started out normally; after filling the bus with our instruments, hats and uniforms, we loaded onto the bus. Then we went through Junction so our town could show their spirit for the Eagles. After that we were off to Georgetown. When we arrived, we were amazed with how big the stadium was. Quickly we gathered our stuff and lined up to march into the stands. Lynsey called us to the ready and commanded “Band Ten-hut”; “Pride” we screamed and marched forward. Soon after, we were called to play our school song “Our Director”; surprisingly, the other team had the exact same one. Then came the “Fight Song” to play the Eagles onto the field, following with “The Star Spangled Banner” played by the Shiner Band. We played a few tunes in the stands, but tried to save our lips for our show. Soon enough we were out of the stands and onto the field. This week’s show was to feature our colorguard and to get the crowd into it. Our first song was “The Magnificent Seven” followed by the “Hokey Pokey”. After that we played “The Chicken Dance” and “The Macarena”. All in all everyone seemed to enjoy it. Finally we played the “Fight Song” to end things and marched off the field. My Opinion by John Parker Good old Santa is loading his sleigh and gathering suitable (and sometimes not so suitable) items as presents. The mail is a wonderful source of catalog presents which are orderable with just a phone call. I’m sure Santa has a mailbox and a phone. One of them I got in my mailbox the other day was a gold mine. Many T-shirts and other smaller type items which fit nicely into the suitable and not so suitable categories. The first one I mention I’ll let you decide: a Barack Obama gold “plated” coin set, only about $35 with shipping. Here’s a Tshirt for going to the game (or Vegas) “I didn’t come here to lose”. A few more that may have an actual use: My sister has the best sister in the whole universe; When in doubt mumble, I’ve stopped listening, why haven’t you stopped talking; Genuine old geezer, Seen it all done it all; Wine improves with age, I improve with wine; Destined for greatness, just pacing myself; My agenda for the day let dog in, let dog out, let dog in, let dog out, let dog in, let dog out. I smile because you’re my sister, I laugh because there’s nothing you can do about it; My dog is my alarm clock; My Indian name is “runs with beer”; Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well preserved body but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out shouting, Holy cow...what a ride!; I serve 3 meals frozen, microwave, takeout. This catalog and a few others I’ve seen pretty well cover the requirement for Santa on “the lighter side”. After that, we watched the Shiner Band perform, and then we played the boys back onto the field. We returned to the stands, sat down our hats and instruments and were given a short break to get snacks and visit. After we returned back to the stands we played more tunes, ending the game with Junction 21, Shiner 14. It was an amazing game, and our show was really successful too. We played the school song, “Our Director” to finish things out and then packed to get ready to head home. Lady Eagles defeat La Pryor Junction 45, La Pryor 34 Ashley Gardener, 20 pts. Keeley Armes, 8 pts. Kayley Eckert, 6 pts. Jana Wiginton, 5 pts. Macy Brooks, 2 pts. Magen Abilez, 2 pts. Morgan Wellmann, 2 pts. 3 pt. goals: (3) Armes, 2, Wiginton,1 Record: 1-0 overall Middle school girls basketball results by Coach Janel Murff Game against Nueces Canyon in Barksdale on 1120-08: * B Team lost to Nueces Canyon 10-22: Alysa Valverde scored 4 pts. and Alina Escamilla scored 6 pts. * A Team lost to Nueces Canyon 14-17: Chelsi Davis scored 1 pt., Gabby Lawhon scored 2 pts., Katherine Kneese scored 2 pts. and Kaitlin Lumpkins scored 9 pts. Game Against Rock-springs in Junction on 12-01-08: * B Team beat Rocksprings 24-12: Maranda Gipson scored 1 pt., Amanda Guzman scored 1 pt., Jessica Morales scored 2 pts., Harley Stewart scored 4 pts., Alysa Valverde scored 5 pts., and Desireé Flores scored 11 pts. * A Team lost to Rocksprings 21-41: Kalea Simon scored 1 pt., Gabby Lawhon scored 2 pts., Kaitlin Lumpkins scored 8 pts., and Lexi GallegosSamora scored 10 pts. The next game is scheduled for December 8 in Medina, beginning at 4 p.m. JMS boys basketball results by Coach Butch Lewis B team Junction 5, Rocksprings 15 Drew Martinez, 2 pts. Austin Rivas, 2 pts. Juan Perez, 1 pt. A team Junction 13, Rocksprings 25 Derek Cantu, 7 pts. Kade Wimberley, 6 pts. Black and White game Black 8, White 7 Black team Phillip Guzman, 4 pts. Mykal Martin, 2 pts. Brandon Leach, 2 pts. White team Johnny Richardson, 5 pts. Ricky Alvarado, 2 pts. Page 6 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 London Bridges by Claudette Primeaux I’m sorry I missed y’all last week. I hope your Turkey Day and “black Friday” were lots of fun. Ours were very low key, but we took a little jaunt to San Angelo to see what is out there for Christmas this year. The answer is that there are some good buys, along with the usual reminders that another year has nearly come to an end and I am still suffering from technology overload. Just about the time I started to be comfortable with HD, blogging, and surfing the web with a telephone, I have to begin to recognize MP3 and iPOD and who knows what else. All of this stuff that seems so terribly necessary and just think – NASA put a man on the moon in 1969 and there were certainly no PC’s and cell phones then. How did they do it? Rick Novotny asked me to give you a heads up about the Christmas Cantata – because the Junction Eagles football team is doing so well in the playoffs, it has been decided to change the date to Friday, December 19. For any of you who may not know what that connection is, Dan Wynn, the London Baptist Church pastor and music director is also the high school band director, and he can only be in one place at a time. So in hoping for continued good fortune for the Eagles, the Christmas Cantata will be at the Community Center at 7 p.m. on the 19th, with nice refreshments to follow. The program will be repeated at the Sunday morning church service on December 21 at 11 a.m. The little London Baptist Church is very active – they prepared and served a great Thanksgiving feast on November 22. There were even some ladies from Junction there helping. Gaylan Hardesty delivered dinners to several who could not come out to eat or pick up a “to go” plate. One of London’s other projects, as you know, is sending gifts to an adopted platoon in Iraq. The Methodist Women’s Group in Junction held a special collection and joined with us to send some special Christmas gifts, along with the usual much-need- ed items. The actual mailing will be on Wednesday – after you see this – and we really appreciate everyone’s contribution. This particular platoon is set to return home in February or March, so we will only have one more time to send a shipment to them. That will be in January. One other update – the application for our 501c(3) has been completed and is on its way into the hands of the IRS. I would like to say that we should have a determination by the end of the year, but “our” accountant, Deann Allen, said not to count on that. I feel confident, though, that it will be approved. LCRA is still standing by us, and I’m excited that we have finally come this far in possibly acquiring the park property. I’m sure you have noticed the great “Welcome Hunters” banners being sported around the county. Billy Ivy purchased two, and the Association got one from the Chamber of Commerce. We continue to put this little place on the map, with web site and all. Check it out www.junctiontexas.com. Y’all take care, and I’ll be seeing you out there between the bridges of Kimble County. Business and Professional Services Guide Junction Automotive Affordable Air & Heat FINANCING AVAILABLE W.A.C. [email protected] A-52-TFNC Dirt Work/Heavy Equipment TACL #A006061C 1112 Main/PO Box 173 * Junction, TX 76849 (325) 446-4471 * Fax (325) 446-3361 * [email protected] Competitive Hourly Rates Plumbing Robinson Plumbing & Appliances Residential and commercial plumbing Septic systems installed Frigidaire appliances John Deere Construction Equipment New, used & rental Mark Robinson 325-446-4395 – office 325-446-7050 – mobile 609 Main St. Tommy Kotzur 210-661-6300 (office) 210-889-5351 (mobile) [email protected] www.rdoequipment.com 446-2610 JOHNSON’S PEST CONTROL 325-446-3462 1922 N. Main, JUNCTION,TX 76849 TERMITES • YARDS ROACHES • TREES for pricing information. ROBERT JOHNSON OWNER Check out the latest news on the web: junctioneagle.com D-47-5p Fence Building/Pipe Enterprises Restaurant Equipment & Supplies Ray Martin Brenda Martin cell 325-365-6603 cell 325-725-4886 Fax 325-554-9895 M-40-12c Telephone Services all Types Family owned and operated since 1957 QUALITY Installation & Repairs • Prompt Professional Courteous Service • Licensed Bonded Insured H-12-tfnc McGUIRE WELL SERVICE For all your water well drilling, call Charles or Carolyn McGuire at 446-2277 or write P.O. 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Restaurant Equipment & Supplies For all your windmill and pump services, call 446-3456 or 446-7506 Gould-Grundfos Pumps Wind Generators Sprinkler Systems Sales & Service Solar Pumps & Products Boarding * Grooming * Training kingcarepetcenter.com 325-446-2939 K-4-tfnx Ricky Davis 325-446-4052 Fencing & Drilling Marvin and Laura Wilson, Owners Lic.# 41911 & 6735 King-Care Pet Center Your Full Service Land Improvement Co. Entrances • Concrete Stock Tanks • Game Poof Fencing Ranch Fence • Fence Painting • Welding • Sandblasting Air Compressor Posthole Drilling or Bel-Tec Drilling HPC B-34-tfnc HILL COUNTRY WELL SERVICE Pet Care * Cedar & Brush Removal * Fence & Property Right-of-Ways * Erosion & Drainage Control * Road Construction & Repairs * House & Barn Pads * Dirt Tanks 231 N. 15th 325-446-4246 Well Services TECL #24374. Residential, Commercial, Industrial. Kent Berry, Master Electrician, Junction, TX 76849. Insured 325-446-3502-home. 830-459-7158-cell. Home Health D3 DAVIS BULLDOZING Land improvements Authorized Stay-Tite Contractor 1112 Main/PO Box 173 * Junction, TX 76849 (325) 446-4471 * Fax (325) 446-3361 * [email protected] Residential • Commercial R-3-tfnc Pest Control This could be your ad. Call Modesto C-42-9P TECL 23409 Hardin Plumbing Co., Inc. 1940 N. Main Street Junction, Texas 76849-3599 Phone: 325-446-2580 Fax: 325-446-2575 [email protected] K-31-tfnc Reasonable Rates! GENE COLE JR Berry Electric Service HEATING * AIR CONDITIONING Crushed red granite gravel, top soil, caliche, new road construction, repair old roads, house pads, dozer work, custom hauling, blade work, backhoe, general property maintainence. Greg Davis 325-446-6716 State Licensed Master Electrician ELECTRICAL GENE COLE JR Ranch Enhancements Mike Chapman 830-459-7601 325-446-4371 Air Conditioning & Heating SYCAMORE CREEK CONSTRUCTION Weekend services available Insured Rick Clausen Electric SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT TACLB012854C Call Scott Burton for all of your heating or cooling needs! (325) 446-2501 Contact: Dwayne Craig - 325-446-6070 446-8999 TECL #19190 Serving Junction & Surrounding Areas A complete source of automotive parts and supplies...AND other supplies...such as hunting, fishing, camping, etc. 815 Main, Junction, Texas 76849 Electrical Service Heating and Cooling Automotive Parts & Services W-14-tfnc Licensed septic system installer. Lic. #02711 Will haul granite, dirt, rock, sand, gravel, etc. Tooter Schulze 325 / 446-2885 Dozer Work Flooring and Window Coverings Robinson Dozer/Dirt Work APACHE FLOORS Road work, brush & cedar clearing, building sites, dirt work, trenching, backhoe work, hauling & septic systems. Base material and top soil. Mark Robinson 325-446-4395 Office 325-446-7050 Mobile 609 Main Street Junction, Texas Tile ~ Granite ~ Marble ~ Wood ~ Laminate ~ Carpet “Check out Our Full Line of Energy Efficient & Privacy Shades” Shutters ~ Wood Blinds ~ Pleated Shades ~ Woven Woods We Install or Cash & Carry Everything That We Sell 105 N. 11th St., Junction TX 76849 R-3-tfnc 325-446-4067 B-1-tfnc Brush Management/Construction Architectural James M. Kistler Luke Tillman Land Improvement Cedar Clearing Mesquite Clearing General Bobcat Work Right of Ways 210-216-9304 Junction, Texas www.apachefloors.net T-24-tfnc Architectural and Construction Administration Services Residential, Commercial and Industrial 215 N. Sixth Street, Junction, Texas 76849 325-446-2610 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Outdoors Outback by Kendal Hemphill The Anti-human Humane Society When someone mentions the Humane Society, the image that comes to mind is likely one of a cute puppy, once abandoned and neglected, and then rescued and united with a loving family. This is the image the Humane Society of the United States, HSUS, has worked hard to project of itself. The truth, however, is far different. In a column a few years ago, I lumped HSUS in with other animal rights groups, such as peta, the Animal Liberation Front, Friends of Animals, and others, all of which promote animal rights above human welfare. Several readers questioned the inclusion of HSUS in this listing. Their comments indicated their perception of HSUS was that it was an organization that sought only to aid mistreated and abandoned animals. The general public is almost totally unaware that HSUS, the largest animal rights groups in the world, is working hard to outlaw hunting and trapping, ban animal testing of medical products, and brainwash our children. During 2006 the HSUS staff of 438 spent $12 million for fundraising, which must have paid off. Revenue for 2007 topped $120 million. A large part of those funds are funneled to other animal rights groups, through the Humane Society Legislative Fund, for use in lobbying congress on federal legislation and ballot issues. With total assets of $250 million, HSUS is an organization that plays hardball. HSUS was established in 1954, and has absorbed other anti groups through the years to become the powerhouse it is today. The Fund for Animals in 2005 and the Doris Day Animal League in 2006 are the group’s latest acquisitions. But HSUS supports other affiliates and offshoot organizations. Humane Society International (www.hsihsus.org), established in 1991, is supposedly closely associated with the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and other treaty and international agreements. Its purpose is to target industries involved with animals worldwide. Humane Society Legislative Fund (www.fund.org), besides providing lobbying funds for other anti groups, backs HSUS supporters for public office. The Doris Day Animal League (www.ddal.org) is the HSUS lobbying branch, which petitions the president and congress. Fund for Animals (www. fundforanimals.org) is the hatchet squad of the group. Created in 1967, the Fund is seriously concerned with stopping hunting completely, and often supports other likeminded groups, such as Defenders of Wildlife. A similar division is the Wildlife Land Trust (www.wlt.org), which targets private landowners as well as state and federal officials. It offers tax incentives to those who agree to ban hunting, trapping, and fishing on their property. HSUS even has its own, self-described, ‘training arm,’ called Humane Society University (www.humanesocietyu.org), but perhaps the most frightening arm of HSUS is Humane Society Youth ( w w w. h u m a n e s o c i e ty.org/youth), which uses children to spread the HSUS agenda, and attempts to brainwash America’s next generation against legitimate outdoor pursuits. The HSUS website is rife with propaganda attacking politicians and representatives who support hunting, often exaggerating or misrepresenting the situation. For example, an ongoing protracted campaign against hunting claims certain U.S. pols support the hunting of endangered species, and calls for restrictions to ban hunters from importing animals taken in other countries if those species are protected in America. The main goal seems to be obfuscation of the facts. A good example of this is the HSUS stand against canned hunts. Granted, canned hunts are ugly, and ethical outdoors advocates would never be involved in such activities. But a quick read of some of the propaganda displayed on the HSUS website quickly brings up the fact that the organization’s definition of a canned hunt is far removed from reality. A canned hunt, by any logi- Sunrise/Sunset for Kimble County Date 12-04-08 12-05-08 12-06-08 12-07-08 12-08-08 12-09-08 12-10-08 Rise 0720 0721 0722 0723 0723 0724 0725 Set 1737 1737 1738 1738 1738 1738 1738 cal definition, is a hunt in which the animals involved have no chance to escape the shooter. Sometimes this means the animals are tame, sometimes they are confined in a small space with inadequate cover, or there may be other conditions that render fair chase impossible. The HSUS definition of a canned hunt is one in which the animals are confined inside a fence. The organization makes no distinction as to size of the pasture involved. Without regard to the issue of high fences, the truth is that any wild animal taken in a 1,000 acre pasture, especially one with a modicum of trees, brush, and grass, is taken in fair chase, whether there is a fence around the pasture or not. But according to the HSUS definition, the fence makes this a canned hunt. The group also makes erroneous claims as to the number of canned hunt ranches there are in the U.S. One statement on the website says that “The Humane Society of the Untied States estimates that there are more than 1,000 canned hunting ranches in at least 28 states. On these operations – which range in size from one acre to more than 10,000 acres – participants shoot confined animals for a fee.” There is no mention of where the figures were obtained, but only the most gullible would swallow such a statement without proof. Make no mistake, HSUS is out to stop hunting, trapping, and fishing cold. Hidden behind this organization’s warm, fuzzy image is a set of sharp, deadly fangs, dripping with anti-hunting venom. Kendal Hemphill is an outdoor humor columnist and public speaker who believes Americans have a responsibility to uphold our hunting traditions, and pass them on to our children. Write to him at PO Box 1600, Mason, Tx 76856 or [email protected] Senior Center Menu Thursday, December 4 Pork roast, gravy, green beans, scalloped potatoes, hot rolls, oatmeal cookies Friday, December 5 Chicken supreme, herbed potatoes, broccoli, hot rolls, green salad, cobbler Monday, December 8 Oven fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, carrots, biscuit, tossed salad, peaches Tuesday, December 9 Taco meat w/cheese, pinto beans, corn w/sweet peppers, 2 flour tortillas, lettuce & tomato, mixed fresh fruit Wednesday, December 10 Baked ham, green beans, sweet potatoes, hot rolls, juice, peanut butter cookies A message from Chief Marvin Ivy I know this is going to sound corny, but bear with me. My message this week is to shop Junction first. This last Saturday, I asked an avid reader (How can someone be an avid reader after only two articles? you ask. Because anyone willing to tell me that they took their time to read my article is an avid reader, by my book.) Why would I want you to shop Junction first? Those of you used to dealing with bureaucrats will assume it is because part of my salary is paid with sales tax proceeds. There is some truth to that, but it is also true that if we don’t support our local businesses with our spending dollars, they will not be there for us in an emergency. I am the son of a small shop owner who supported his family working long hours with one day a week off. He pretty much just kept his small staff paid, family fed and the doors open between Christmas and the following Thanksgiving. He always told us that the only period of the year when he actually made a profit was during the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That was a lesson we all heard, and when a shoplifter stole a bunch of fancy pecan shellers or a well-to-do family stiffed him with a hot check for some wedding presents, our family suffered. I have always understood how important Christmas is to small businesses. Someone told me last week that only the wealthy folks could afford to shop here. I did notice that his wife was busy buying gifts at that time, so I know he didn’t really mean it. We must all spend what we can locally, in order to keep our small local businesses open and profitable. Locally, we are lucky that we have two good shopping seasons. Christmas and deer season are both chances for real profits for local business owners. Your safety is the other reason to shop Junction first. The traffic around big city shopping malls is dangerous for all of us. Not only are streets clogged, parking lots crowded and tempers short, but the bad people who make crime a way of life, also are busy during this season. They drive the parking lots watching for people with arms full of packages looking for potential mugging victims. They scout out cars with packages in plain view looking for vehicles to break into or outright steal. Many times we for- KERRVILLE Online advance tickets available BUY BEFORE YOU DRIVE! heard before about big city shopping, let’s reconsider shopping Junction first. You can pretty much always find a good parking place. Some of the shops have extended hours during the holiday season. The sales tax dollars you spend help to pay for your local government costs. The people who work in the shops live here in the community and spend their dollars locally. This is called the “multiplier effect”. It makes dollars spent here so valuable to our community. Between the sporting goods, auto parts suppliers, home furnishings and dress shops, there are plenty of opportunities to shop Junction first. If you add in the pecan sales, gift section of the pharmacy and the other retail shops, we have more than enough to satisfy your gift requirements. Maybe a better slogan would be to shop Junction always. You will be safer, and your community will continue to prosper. On a different note, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Ron Sutton, our District Attorney, for both his many years of public service and for his support of our police department. He recently funded two new vehicles for the police department which will help us greatly in providing services in an efficient manner to the citizens of Junction . His staff has been very helpful in pointing out areas where we can improve police investigative services and where they can help us. I have never worked with any other district attorney’s staff that was as willing as this one to meet the needs of our residents. In my 34 years of police service in three different counties, that is saying a good deal. Thanks again, Mr. Sutton, for your friendship, service and support of the Junction Police Department. Bridal Registry Nancy Stapp & Jeffrey Timms Wedding: September 27 The Bridal Registry is always open. City Pharmacy Gift Department 1610 Main C-11-tfnc 325-446-2511 545 U.S. 83 North Concrete Sales Division !BATCH PLANT NOW OPERATING! Ready Mix delivered to meet your needs CALL 325-446-3710 Mobile: 210-827-4286 Delivery after 5 p.m. and on Saturdays at no extra cost. A-47-1p Also Road Work, Base, Materials, Paving and Dams C-29-tfnc RIO 10 STADIUM CINEMA 1401 BANDERA HWY 173 get that bad people who prey on the innocent have families expecting Santa Claus also. They will steal to give to their own kids, just as fast as to get drug money. The congestion and confusion around big city malls or even Wal-Mart and Target parking lots is all that is needed to give them the extra cover to commit their crimes. When you park hundreds of yards from a store entrance, you are a potential target from the vehicle to the entrance and again from the exit back to the vehicle. If you are keeping track of gifts or kids or just trying to remember where you parked, it all adds up to a period of extreme danger. You need to be extra vigilant in these situations. Try not to walk out of a store at night alone. Wait for someone else, to look like you are part of a group. Always have your keys in your hand before you leave the safety of the store. It is a good idea to put a whistle or pepper spray on your key ring for self defense. Always park under a street light and pay attention where you park and which store entrance you use, so that you aren't out looking for your vehicle more than necessary. It goes without saying that you should lock your car always, but most certainly when you are out shopping. Not only do you want to safeguard your vehicle and contents, but you never want to get into your vehicle without looking into the back seat to be sure that someone hasn't gained access to your vehicle. If you see someone in your car, don't try to apprehend them, run for help. Finally, it is a good idea to hide your packages in the trunk or under some type of blanket in the back seat to keep them from being in plain view. Now that I have said all these scary things which you have Cherokee Bridge and Road, Ltd. You are the happy memories of the past, The joyful moments of the present, The hope & promise of the future. Happy 18th birthday Keeley Page 7 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For movie info. please call 830-792-5170 Or visit our website at www.rioentertainment.com KERRVILLE, TX P-32-tfnc F-38-tfnc Page 8 The Junction Eagle, Wednesday, December 3, 2008 SPORTS PAGE Senior Eagle Kyle Wimberley (8) brings a quick end to this quarterback sneak attempt by the Comanches. Also honing Senior Ashton Thomas (9) has taken this punt return past in are Dustin Stapp (33), Victor Parga (50, keeping three one Shiner defender and is working his way outside and up Kyle Wimberley (8) drives through the center of the line linemen occupied) and Cody Hale (6, descending from the sideline for extra yardage. behind a big block from senior Eagle Jessie Sauceda (45). above). Also in on the play are Ty Stapp (23), Jordan Keeton (66), Seth Barclay (60) and Brad Sandlin (2). The Eagle defense did a great job of denying the Comanches a passing game. Here Cody Hale (6) applies pressure from the back as Joe Wood (11) and Dustin Stapp (33, behind Wood) take to the air. Ashton Thomas (9) is downfield on the receiver. The combination resulted in an overthrown incompletion for Shiner on this play. Mike Hey Ike Is this crazy or what? I always believe that when we start a new year of football we are headed to the top. Somehow the top was always winning enough games to get into the playoffs (you hope as the District Champion), well that is pretty much where the top ended— 1st playoff game---you were done, it’s over, then basketball began. It’s kind of like a dog chasing a car, you know he never catches it, well, he caught this one. Now that he or we have caught it, I’d kind of like to smell all the tires. Now that I have had three potato chips, I would like to finish the bag. Ike, I have got to thank all our Junction Eagles, our coaches, our cheer team, our band and anyone having anything to do with our Junction Boys turning into Junction Men. The whole city of Junction is looking good because of the team work and commitment that has been invested in this wonderful victorious season. Did you see the fans that showed up for our Boys in contrast to the Shiner team? Senior Dustin Stapp (33) makes one last cut to evade a Comanche defender, and then he’ll race untouched into the end zone for Junction’s first score of the night. Offensive Sophomore Ty Stapp (23) has the Shiner running back lineman Tommy Falcon (61) can be seen blocking in the wrapped up before he can leave the backfield. Victor Parga (50) and Rafael Fuentes (58) work their assignments. backfield. Thank you also parents, for the late meals and fantastic support you have been. You have amazed me Black; you just keep finding ways to win. This game was not as perfect as the game against La Villa but as a team you found the way to seal the victory. Junction Boys you are an awesome, unbelievable team. Nobody can stop you when you play as the TEAM you have become! Go EAGLES! Go Eagles, Beat Mart! Ike Mike, I can't say that I have ever looked forward to driving to Georgetown. But, there was no way I was going to miss that game, and what a game it was. Shiner found out the hard way that the Eagles came to play. I don't know about chasing tires, but I do remember a potato Junction 21 Mart 18 chip commercial that stated, We love you Black!!! (Ike, get me a Kleenex "You can't eat just one". Our hand is in the bag, and we have would you?) tasted a few playoff wins. Now I am ready to eat the whole thing! Eagles, you have probably already heard this, but remember to play each down as if it were your last. Take care of your business, and the entire team will be successful. You have seen what it takes to beat the #4 team in the state. I am not an expert at high school football, but I would guess that there is very little difference in the top teams. Usually it is the one who makes the fewest mis- takes and capitalizes on the mistakes of others. You are the BEST team in class 1A. Eagles, I am looking forward to driving to Georgetown because the mighty Junction Eagles know how to win, have proven that they can win and this Saturday I am going to watch them do it again! Eagle fans, you are the #1 fans in the state, let's continue to show our support. Go Black! Let's show Mart what Eagle Pride is all about! These sports pages are provided by the following sponsors: Junction Restaurant Daily 6 am-10 pm Steaks (We cut our own!) Chicken Fried Steaks (hand-breaded!) 446-4013 2404 N. Main Make it Happen! Play with your Hearts! You are Champions! Dr. Reneé Schulze, JISD Superintendent of Junction 1014 Main (325) 446-2162 Blackburn Abstract Company Inc. 101 N. 6th 325-446-3336 W e a r e p r o u d t o s u p p o r t t h e Junction Eagles! 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