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Bi-Stone sales tax rebates remain uneven Vol. 113 No. 30

Saturday, March 10, 2012 — Mexia, Texas

By Brenda Sommer Staff Writer

Sales tax distributions to Limestone and Freestone county towns still show little in the way of a pattern for, up in some towns while down in others this month. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced Wednesday that state sales tax revenue was $2.01 billion, up 14.8

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percent compared to February 2011. Combs will send March local sales tax allocations totaling $473.6 million to cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts, amounts up 9.3 percent compared to March 2011. The city of Mexia – by far the largest taxing entity in the county – brought in less compared to last February. Mexia will receive $168,094

this period, down 1.78 percent from the $165,144 received in February 2011. With a loss in last month’s payment Mexia’s total calendar year 2012 sales tax revenues are down 2.98 percent, dropping from $636,549 in 2011 to $617,535. Larry Brown, Mexia city manager, has said he cut the amount expected from sales tax revenues when the budget for this year was created.

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Limestone County commissioners will hold their second monthly meeting Monday and may make a decision on whether to repair the Fairgrounds truck or make some other arrangement. At the last meeting, they had agreed to try to avoid the expense of buying a new truck, but some expressed reservations about pouring more money into the 2003 vehicle. The Court is also expected to get an update on installing a gas tank for fueling non-law enforcement vehicles versus having fleet credit cards issued. At first it seemed like the fleet card was the way to go, but after some discussion, the commissioners realized there were other ramifications to using the special cards at local gas stations. The primary concern was having to pay significantly higher prices

Pastor Lester Brown, a volunteer and board member of Caritas, in Mexia, pushes a basket of turnips and beets donated to the food bank by local farmer Gerald Pruitt, who can be seen in the background. Pruitt participates in farmers markets in Teague and elsewhere and has expressed interest in starting a farmers market in Mexia. He is looking for others he might work with on such a project and can be reached on this subject at 903-388-6462. Roxanne McKnight photo

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By Brenda Sommer Staff Writer

Those who enjoy having sunshine at the end of the workday can whoop for joy: Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Clocks should be moved forward one hour before turning in Saturday night to be accurate when you awaken Sunday morning. Part of a federal effort to save energy, Daylight Saving Time used to go into effect on the first Sunday in April, but was moved to March in 2007. This year it begins March 11. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which established Daylight Saving Time as beginning the last Sunday in April and ending the last Sunday in October. The federal government extended it during the 1973 Arab oil embargo and, in 1986, pushed up the start date to the first Sunday in April. Congress’ rationale in making the time shift was to give people more hours of daylight in the late afternoon and evenings, cutting their electricity needs. It’s similar to the argument Benjamin Franklin made in the 1700s when he suggested people save money on candles by taking maximum

advantage of the sunlight. Daylight Saving Time - for the U.S. and its territories - is not observed in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and by most of Arizona, with the exception of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona. Fire departments have been using the time change as a convenient way to help people remember to replace the batteries in their smoke detectors. Smoke detector batteries should be changed every six months. That makes the change to and from daylight-saving time the perfect time to switch out batteries since people have to make the rounds changing the hour on clocks. Fire experts offer the following safety tips regarding smoke detectors: • Install at least one smoke alarm on every floor of your home and outside each sleeping area. If you sleep with the door closed, it’s recommended you install smoke alarms inside the room. • Because smoke rises, alarms should be mounted high on walls or ceilings. Wall-mounted alarms should be positioned 4-12 inches from the ceiling; ceiling-mounted alarms should be positioned 4 inch-

es away from the nearest wall. • Smoke alarms should not be installed near a window, door or forcedair register When you where drafts change the time could interfere on your clocks with their operSaturday night, ation. take the opportunity • Keep batto change the teries in smoke batteries in your alarms; do not smoke detectors. borrow them for other purposes. • Don’t paint your smoke alarms; paint or other decorations could keep them from working when you most need it. • Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. The National Fire Protection Association reports that a home fire death occurs somewhere in the nation every three hours.

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Revenues this month were up in Groesbeck, by 15.5 percent, with that town set to receive $50,927 for February 2012 compared to $44,074 a year ago this month. Calendar year 2012 shows that town’s total revenues up by 6.35 percent. Elsewhere in Limestone County, Kosse and Coolidge had leaps in rev-

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Limestone County is gearing up for its annual fair in April, and as part of that, former Fair Association board member Shirley Ferguson and current board member Sabrina Carter addressed the Mexia Lions Club to tell listeners what to expect. The fair has grown from a one-day event to a weeklong

Former longtime Fair Association board member Shirley Ferguson shares a humorous point with the Mexia Lions Club as she tells them plans for the upcoming county fair. Roxanne McKnight photo

production that includes not only many categories of livestock contests, but also a rodeo, horse show, queen’s pageant and chili cook-off, Ferguson said. There is usually a carnival, too, but the Fair Association is having problems finding a carnival to commit to coming this year. Part of the funding to put on the fair comes from Fair Association membership dues which are $10 per family per year. A lifetime membership is also available for $100. There are currently about 300 families who are members. “We’re talking families, so we’re talking a lot of kids,” Ferguson said. There were 250 livestock entries in 2010, and 600 in 2011. With another month to

go until the fair starts, there are already 600 entries, not counting horses, rabbits and broilers. “The hog show is going to be almost out of the barn this year,” Ferguson said. The number of buyers has stayed relatively constant at about 150, but buyers groups have proliferated, allowing people with less money to pool their resources and make significant bids at the sale. Some groups are Mexia Area Merchants Group, Groesbeck Area Group, South End Group, East of the River Group and Wilson Group, which was begun last year and is formed of gas well businesses. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 SEE FAIR

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Fr. Benji and Don Staton

Lamb of God

In the Eucharist, we recognize Jesus as the Lamb of God who heals our souls and saves us from the slavery of sin. John the Baptist, preaching repentance and the coming of God’s kingdom, saw Jesus approaching and said, “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world� (Jn 1:29). Those who heard would have collectively recalled the sacrifice of a lamb in every Jewish household on the night of the first Passover (Ex 12:1-14). The blood of the lamb on the doorposts saved those houses from the angel of death, who passed over the homes of the Jews and struck down the first-born sons of all the Egyptian families. John’s hearers would have also thought of the lambs sacrificed on the altar of the Jerusalem temple and distributed to the Jewish faithful to celebrate the annual Passover meal, commemorating the Exodus from slavery to the Promised Land. With only a few words, John the Baptist summarized God’s intervention in history and its annual recollection in the temple sacrifice. At the same time, he pointed to a new moment in the story of God’s actions to save his people. In the celebration of the Eucharist, we recall John’s greeting in light of Christ’s death

on the cross, which is sacramentally present on the altar. The saving merits of Jesus’ death are applied to all who eat his Body and drink his Blood, and who thereby become one with Christ and the Church. Christ becomes the new paschal lamb, who obediently accepted death to fulfill his Father’s desire for the salvation of the world. Together, we confess that Jesus will heal our souls, which our sins have infected with spiritual sickness. Unworthy though we are, the Lord will heal our brokenness and make us whole. With confidence born of faith and love, we step forward to receive the Body of Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Jesus is the Lamb of God, the savior who takes away the sins of the world, the healer of souls, the bridegroom and the head of the his Church, and the one who invites us to the banquet in his house. After receiving Jesus’ Body and Blood is the time to lay before Jesus our deepest desires and ask him to purify them. The holy Eucharist is given in an act of thanksgiving, and when one receives a gift for which no proper recompense can be offered, all that is left to say is “Thank be to God.� This we say with our words and our lives.

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Wanda (Sue) Johnston (1942 - 2012)

Wanda (Sue) Johnston, 69, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, March 7 at Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Facility. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Interment will follow at Rest-Ever Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Sue was born March 13, 1942. Sue lead a full, miraculous life. She loved teaching people faith and the word of God. She loved laying healing hands on people and watching the miraculous of the

miracle happen. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Francis Koudelka and Newton and Alice Hughes. She is survived by her husband, Stanley (Roy) Johnson; daughter and sonin-law, Cynthia Ann and Kenneth Payne; son and

Mexia Habitat up, going, alive and well. May that continue!!! The Habitat organization down here had “table captainsâ€? at the breakfast. We were invited as guests by a “captain,â€? College Station Councilman Dave RUESINK, a fellow church member. Another table captain was Debbie ELLER, daughter-in-law of former Mexiaite Jim ELLER‌ — Recently, during my work on a visitation, a man asked about my hometown, Mexia. His response was gratifying and a departure from the usual first three words upon hearing the word, “MEXIAâ€? – Anna Nicole SMITH. Bless Buck Henderson’s heart, who blurted out two words – Cindy WALKER, who was the first person he associated with Mexia. His quick response thrilled me, since I, like so many others, appreciate the work of the late Cindy WALKER. Buck and wife, Sallye, both then wanted to talk about Joe Tom HANEY, and that wasn’t tough for me to do. A longtime friendship with the Haneys, Joe and Mary, dates back to their

Mexia days. There were other names which cropped up. Buck said he and Sallye double-dated in the 1970s with former Mexiaite Sylva HOWELL. The Hendersons and Sylva were in the Texas A&M Graduate School from 1970 until 1974. Sylva’s father, some may recall, was a chiropractor for years in Mexia, on East Commerce Street in the Howell home‌ — Several days ago, a friend in Mexia told me about a recent visit from Mike SCHUSTER. Mike had told him about his brother, Dr. Joe SCHUSTER, who is training dogs down here in the Brazos Valley. I intend to contact Joe to find out more about what type of dogs, etc. Should be a bit ‘o interesting stuff coming out of that conversation, if he will talk about it. Joe is a retired Aggie professor, residing in Bryan‌ — Here’s a real rib-tickler from the Department of Social Services out of Greenville, South Carolina: “Your food stamps will be stopped effective March, 1992, because we received

daughter-in-law, Curtis Elliott Jr. and Carol Evans; brothers and sisters, Butch Roberts and wife Ninfa, Allen Koudelka and wife Melanie, Glen Hughes, Janice Rodgers, Linda Grumbaum, Bill Hughes and Karen Womble; mother-inlaw, Lois Kendall; grandchildren, Steven Atkinson and wife Jessica, Cody Atkinson and wife Crystal, Amanda Ricks and husband James, C.J. Elliott and Erin Elliott; great-grandchildren, Cody Prentzler, Jamey Prentzler, Atkinson, Christopher Colton Atkinson, Zach Snider, Conner Payne, Lelia Atkinson, Joshua Ricks and Jeni Atkinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Condolences may be made to memorialfuneral chapelbryan.com.

Breakfast a reminder of Mexia’s Habitat for Humanity group Bob Wright Brazos to Mexia Pipeline PROVERBS 1:7 – The fear (respect) of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (The purpose of the book of Proverbs – in part – Proverbs begins with a clear statement of its purpose – to impart wisdom for godly living). — FIRST AMENDMENT QUOTE: “A civil society needs dissent. Ideas get better when tested and debated, when all people are given the respect of a fair hearing� – Mark TRAHANT, chairman, Robert C. Maynard Institute for journalism Education, 2001. — Among the many from out of town, attending the funeral last Saturday for Bob FAIN were Fred Davis and wife Sue Ellen from Bryan. For many years, Fred and his

late father, formed a law firm in Bryan. He is a friend of Bob’s son, Bobby, an attorney in Billings, Montana. Fred says he and Bobby, along with a couple of more attorneys, get together annually for a duck hunt. His friendship with Bobby FAIN goes back for several years‌ — Just a quick personal note: Thanks to many Mexiaites who say they are enjoying the column each Saturday. That makes it all worthwhile and keeps me going. It’s difficult to believe, but today’s column is the 64th column I’ve written since moving to the Brazos Valley. Thanks to everyone, including my former employer, The Mexia News‌ — Norman COBB, the forMexia State mer Championship football coach, is moving to the Houston area. He and wife Elaine have put their house in Wheelock, up for sale. My understanding is that their move will put ‘em closer to Elaine’s grandchildren‌ — MY FLATTISM FIX

Locals earn degrees

Local and area students who received degrees from Sam Houston State University in December 2011 include: • Voncile Collins of Mexia, bachelor of arts in history • Lani Rankin of Teague, bachelor of science in interdisciplinary agriculture- ani-

mal science • Steven Wilks of Groesbeck, master of arts in counseling • Megan Ensminger of Kosse, bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville.

comes from The American Legion Magazine, which I also receive. Dick FLATT picked up on this one – “Give blood. Play hockey.� — “The Community Builders Breakfast,� the Brazos Valley’s fundraiser for Habitat, was the eighth annual one, held at the College Station Hilton. It was our second year in a row to attend this event. Attendance reminds us of the dedicated people of Mexia’s Habitat for Humanity, down through the years. There are probably too many to mention for fear of omissions. But, when Bill RUDASILL moved to the Belton area, it was a great loss to the Mexia program. Bill, ever the master carpenter, was the overseer of Habitat home construction projects. He was one of many dedicated people who have helped in providing affordable homes for those who needed such help. I recall having been raised with Bill at Tehuacana. He was always a “good kid,� something which carried over into his adulthood. Some other great persons continue to keep the

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Daniel Bush is winner of the Voice of Democracy essay contest sponsored by Lancaster VFW Post 4694 in Mexia. He received a plaque and $150 in cash and is shown here receiving the award from post Commander Kenneth McManus. Bush is the son of Aleta Bush and is a freshman at Coolidge High School. Courtesy Photo

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notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may re-apply if there is a change in your circumstances.â€? — And, to make us smarter, as least trivia-wise, please be aware that the Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. In the Renaissance era, it was fashionable to shave them off‌ — I’ve heard some Mexia folks talk about eating at the famed Sonny Bryan Restaurant in Dallas, known for outstanding barbecue. Recently in talking with Brenda SIMS, a television personality in the Brazos Valley, found out she is a sister to the late famous Sonny BRYAN. “Our grandfather started the business,â€? Brenda said. The eatery has endured admirably over the years, and apparently, continues as a favorite barbecue place in the Metroplex‌ — Notice in health food shop window: “Closed due to illness.â€? — —Bob may be contacted at bobwright59@gmail.com.

Two earn spots on TAMUCC Deans’ List Cori Speights, who is studying biology, and theater major Michael Savage, both of Mexia, have been named to the Dean’s List at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for the 2011 fall semester. To qualify, undergraduates must be enrolled full time with a minimum of 12 semester hours and must earn a grade point average of 3.65 or better on a 4.0 scale. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a four-year university and part of The Texas A&M University System. The student-oriented university has around 10,000 students and provided bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees.

Mexia students on TSTC honor roll

Three Mexia students have earned a place on the President's Honor Roll for the fall 2011 semester at Texas State Technical College Waco. They are: • Kristi Devillier of Mexia, a student in air traffic control technology. • Andres Valenzuela , a student in electrical power and controls technology. • Davina Bass, a student in aircraft powerplant tech-

nology. The President's Honor Roll recognizes those with a scholastic achievement of a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Texas State Technical College, the only state-assisted technical college system in Texas, offers specialized, hands-on instructional courses. TSTC Waco also offers classes at the WCJC Fort Bend Technical Center in

Richmond. Texas State Technical College Waco is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificates of Completion. Visit TSTC's website at waco.tstc.edu, or call 254867-3371 for more information.

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Freestone County grand jury issues new indictments THE MEXIA NEWS

Ten people were indicted in Freestone County this past month on various charges including sexual assault of a child and driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. An indictment is not an indication of guilt; rather, it means a grand jury has found sufficient evidence to warrant a trial. Indicted in February were: • George Neudorf, 25, address unknown, on three counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of

indecency with a child for offenses that allegedly occurred Oct. 10, Oct. 13 and July 5, 2011. • Brandy Lynn Elliott, 36, of Buffalo, on one count of driving while intoxicated with a child passenger for an offense that allegedly occurred Nov. 1, 2011. • Jimmy Jo Childers, 30, of Richland, on one count of burglary of a habitation for an offense that allegedly occurred Jan. 17, 2012. • Hank Jeffery Foley, 21, of

Mexia, on one count of burglary of a habitation for an offense that allegedly occurred Jan. 17, 2012. • Christian Adrian Anthony, 27, of Oakwood, on one count of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) less than one gram for an offense that allegedly occurred Nov. 1, 2011. • Marcus Wayne Hargrove, 23, of Teague, on one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) less than one gram for an

offense that allegedly occurred Dec. 18, 2011. • Marsha Susanne Robert, 41, of Bedford, on one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) less than one gram for an offense that allegedly occurred Jan. 5, 2012. • Kevin Blake Cook, 28, of Houston, on one count of prohibited substance in a correctional facility for an offense that allegedly occurred Nov. 5, 2011.

Mexia student takes top state DECA post

Mexia student picked for top state DECA post Mexia High School junior Kate Hogan was elected as the incoming Texas DECA State President for 2012-13. The election took place at Texas DECA's annual Career Development Conference March 1-3 in Corpus Christi at the American More than Convention Center. Over 3,000 students from all over Texas attend to compete for scholarship awards at this prestigious event. As state president, Kate will travel to Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., to represent Texas DECA and career/technology education programs. Kate is the daughter of Steven and Ellen Hogan. Kate is a varsity cheerleader, a member of the golf team, manager of the softball team and is a member of the National Honor Society. In addition to taking several concurrent classes through Navarro College, Kate works at Flatt’s Stationers and Peek in the Attic. She has been a member of the Mexia DECA officer team for two years. She won at the state level last year and was named an alternate at the state level this year. Kate’s campaign slogan was “Take the Bait and Vote

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In 2010, the buyers groups contributed 12 percent of the sales. Though that percentage dipped slightly in 2011, they still contribute at least 10 percent in sales. The rodeo started two years ago, and the fair organizers immediately found out how difficult that can be. “We pretty much broke even,� Ferguson said of that first rodeo. “The rodeo and a couple of other things – those are the fundraisers that let us put on the fair. But last year, we really grew.� Ferguson was part of running the fair for years but has turned over much of her work to other board members, including Carter. “Although I am no longer on the board, I am staying in close touch with the board and am available to help wherever they need me,� Ferguson said. This year, she is directing the concession stand and helping with the pet show. Another area of growth is the barbecue cook-off. Four or five years ago, there were only 10-12 entries. “In 2010, we had about 20, and last year, we had 28,� she said. “We almost didn’t know where to put all the trailers, even in all that space that’s out there. That’s a whole lot of fun.� The judging takes place

Mexia student Kate Hogan, a junior, was elected president of the Texas state DECA organization during the annual Texas DECA Career Development Conference in Corpus Christi. Courtesy photo Kate for State.� At her booth, fishing themes complete with rootbeer earth�gummy worms� attracted the delegation of Texas DECA mem-

bers. Kate is the fourth state officer (but the first president) from Mexia DECA. Previous officers are MacKenzie

Lewis, secretary 2000-2001, Briana Carter, sergeant at arms 2004-2005, and Brooke Simmons, reporter 20052006.

the Saturday of the fair, and Ferguson is still looking for judges. As many fair-goers know, once they are on the Fairgrounds, they can go from booth to booth and get samples of the food. The project sale continues to grow every year, too. “Everybody comes and supports this show, and it is so wonderful.� In 2010, sales totaled $238,000; in 2011, sales were $250,000. The Limestone County sale is commissionfree, which is extremely rare. “Trying to generate that much money to make sure those kids get 100 percent of that sale from that project means so much to us, and we are committed to doing that,� she said. “That’s why I say to please come out and support this.� As part of the fair, the Fair Association awards three $1,000 scholarships, one to each of the three schools in the county: Mexia, Groesbeck and Coolidge. A panel of judges from outside the county interviews and judges the students. Last year, there were five applicants, and they were so close, the Fair Association board decided to award scholarships to all five. “They were all well-deserving of it, had been in the fair and all that,� she said. Carter spoke to the Lions members about the rodeo and queen’s contest.

“We’re going to add some events to the rodeo,� Carter said. “We’re not sure how many, but there was some talk about wild cow milking – and you know, that brings in the people.� “The queen’s contest is growing, too. 2011 saw about five entries, but this year, there are 10-12.� The queen’s coronation is set for Wednesday, April 4, at 6 p.m. at the Enge-Washington Intermediate School, in Groesbeck. Next is the rodeo, which is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 6-7. Both the rodeo and the fair are held at the Limestone County Fairgrounds and showbarn, which was just built in 2009. Ferguson noted that the rodeo takes place Easter weekend, but said she hopes residents will not let that fact keep them from attending. The fair itself starts Thursday at 8 a.m. and continues for the next four days. As the dates draw closer, The Mexia News will have more information about the fair’s schedule of events. Ferguson also mentioned an effort the Fair Association is making regarding long-time exhibitor Hunter Neason, who was 12 years old when he died in a house fire last year. He had already bought his fair animal, and someone has been caring for it since then. The animal will be sold and the proceeds go either to the family or to a scholarship.

“That was just a horrible thing,� she said. “but we’ll try to get some good out of it helping somebody with their project.� The board meets once monthly, and more often as the fair approaches. “It’s always a mad dash ‘til we get to the end, so from now on it’s going to be pretty busy,� she said. “Mostly I would like to say thank you for your support all these years, and in the years to come. We know we have a large group that we’re going to have to help, and we hope we have the support of all the people in the community to help these kids and help them reach their full potential.�

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enues in February when compared to the same month a year ago. Kosse’s revenues rose 17.1 percent, to $5,131, putting that town’s 2012 revenues 38 percent higher than in the same three months in 2012. Coolidge saw a rise of 26.5 percent this month, to $1,712, and for calendar year 2012 that town’s revenues are up 4.4 percent. Thornton’s February figure was $849, a drop of 31 percent, but the town is 2.3 percent ahead for the year. In total, those five Limestone County entities will bring in $226,713 in February, up 4.9 percent from the $216,176 received in February 2011. Freestone County has four entities collect

sales taxes: the cities of Fairfield, Wortham, Teague and Streetman. In total this month their revenues fell 1.6 percent, to $168,650. Fairfield revenues were down 3 percent in February, to $118,897. The city of Teague was down 3.9 percent in that same period. Wortham saw a 49 percent increase while Streetman showed a February decrease, 33 percent less than February 2011. The monthly sales tax reports are available under the tax tab on the Comptroller’s website, window.state.tx.us. The sales tax figures represent sales that occurred in January. “Sales tax revenue in all major industries was up, indicating growth in both business and consumer spending,� Combs said. “Rapid growth in tax collections continued from oil and natural gas sectors, while revenue from retail trade, restaurants and telecommunications was also up significantly.�

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• Edward Wayne Flagg, 45, of Pearsall, on one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) less than one gram for an offense that allegedly occurred Jan. 10, 2012. • William A. Davidson III, 35, of Teague, on one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) between four and 200 grams, for an offense that allegedly occurred Jan. 10, 2012.

Texas unemployment rate continues to drop

Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 7.3 percent in January, down from 7.4 percent in December, and down from 8.1 percent in January 2011. The Texas unemployment rate is one full percentage point below the national unemployment rate of 8.3 percent. Texas has remained below the national unemployment rate for 61 months. January’s is the lowest unemployment rate in Texas since April 2009. Texas added 67,200 nonfarm jobs in January for a total of 258,200 jobs added over the year. Private employers added 73,800 jobs over the month, totaling 332,600 private sector jobs added over the year. Texas has experienced positive annual job growth in nonfarm jobs for the last 21 consecutive months. “We’re seeing substantial economic growth here in Texas,� said Texas Workforce Commission Chairman Tom Pauken. “I am encouraged that Mining and Logging, which includes oil and gas employers, has added more than 38,000 jobs over the past year. This industry has grown at a faster rate than any other in Texas, at a 17.6 percent annual growth rate.� Nine of the 11 major industries in Texas added jobs in January, led by Professional and Business Services, which added 18,100 jobs over the month. Over the past year, this industry has added 69,500 jobs for an annual growth rate of 5.3 percent. “When the majority of industries in Texas add jobs over the year, that’s a positive sign,� said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton. “Texas continues to have diverse job opportunities for a diverse workforce, and TWC is committed to helping Texans seize those opportunities.� The Mining and Logging industry grew 2.2 percent in January, adding 5,700 jobs. Texas’ Manufacturing industry also has continued to grow, adding 2,400 jobs in January for a total of 25,900 jobs added over the year. CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 SEE JOB REPORT

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lessons learned about mothers’ protectiveness

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Thank you, Parkview Regional Hospital

In the last few years of her life, our Mom was in various hospitals in the surrounding area, including Parkview Regional. It was here in our hometown that we chose to bring her which included numerous visits. We found knowledgeable, caring doctors who also took time from busy schedules to answer our many questions, well-trained compassionate nurses, friendly helpful staff, and very clean facilities. The community and surrounding area you serve are fortunate to have such a hospital. We will always be grateful to Parkview Regional! The family of Theda Oberholtzer

Justifiable killing a difficult question

Most people say that they believe in the sanctity of human life. They agree with the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America that life is a God-given right. However, there is a consensus that this nation may sometimes be justified in pursuing war that results in the death of many people. Most people in Texas apparently believe that

the state may sometimes be justified in executing criminals. The laws of the state recognize justifiable homicide. The prevailing opinion is that women may sometimes be justified in having an abortion. The Preamble to the Declaration of Independence says that the God-given right to life is unalienable. That means at this God-given right to life is not transferable from God to man. Apparently, the Godgiven right to life is being transferred into the hands of man when he feels that it is justified. The Scriptures address this subject: “Thou Shalt Not Kill.” KJV Exodus 20:13) A more recent version reads: “You Shall Not Murder.” (NIV Exodus 20:13) Webster’s dictionary defines murder as the unlawful killing of a person. So the more recent version does not prohibit the lawful killing of persons. What are the just circumstances that make it legal to kill people in a way that meets the approval of the Creator of human life? The usual response is that, “I am a prolifer so don’t bother me with difficult questions.” Dale Brown Mexia

Willis Webb Writer’s Roost

There is a saying: “Everything we ever needed to know, we learned in kindergarten.” Of course, that’s not entirely true but at an early age we certainly gain the basis of lessons learned and how to apply them throughout a lifetime. One such event in my early years served up several lessons for a younger brother and me. Brother No. 3, Clydell, was just short of his second birthday at the time. I was perhaps 9 or 10. We’d moved from the farm-ranch “into town” (Teague: population 3,300) little more than a year earlier. One next door neighbor was an older retired couple, D.O. and Myrtle Horn. D.O. had heart disease and diabetes. Clydell’s outside activities were somewhat limited since our front yard was unfenced and the street was easily accessible. So, he stood on baseboards and placed his elbows on the window sill, moving from window to window, thus maintaing contact with his older brothers and soon with D.O. Horn. D.O. was tickled pink that this toddler paid attention and called to him from the windows as our neighbor’s slow walks around the two homes was the absolute allowable for his health conditions. “Hey, Horn!” Clydell would shout

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from the window when our neighbor appeared. (“Mister Horn” was too big a mouthful for a toddler. Besides “Horn” loved it.) D.O.’s fondness for Clydell gave the toddler more “outside time,” particularly when Horn was out. That toddler-elder relationship also produced benefits for Myrtle Horn. When Horn was walking with Clydell in the yard, Myrtle knew that his two older brothers were watchful and, that in all likelihood, our mother would peer out frequently from the household chores to not only check on her offspring but on our kindly neighbor Horn. When we were “looking after” Horn, Myrtle would use that opportunity to go horseback riding on her black mare, Silver. Yeah, Myrtle had a sense of humor. On one such daily outing, Clydell and our elderly neighbor were in Horn’s yard. Our adventuresome brother discovered a baby blue jay that had fallen from the nest while Mama Jay was hunting bugs and worms to feed her young. Clydell immediately scooped up the young jay and clasped it securely in both hands, knowing not to squeeze too hard but, believing he had a prize pet, headed toward our front door. Mama Jay apparently heard her screeching youngster, captive to this “mean” enemy of avians, and came swooping down between the two houses, shrieking and dive-bombing and rapidly pecking on Clydell’s head. The toddler managed to maintain an almost death-like grip on the baby jay for what seemed like an eternity.

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Clydell’s two older brothers were trying to figure out how to rescue the toddler and the baby bird without incurring scarred noggins themselves. Meanwhile, Horn was laughing himself silly. Mother came scrambling out of the house and saw to it that Clydell released the baby bird so Mama Jay could rescue it and carry it back to the relative sanctity of the nest. Clydell’s head had no serious injury but Mama Jay’s pecks probably stung long enough to remind him of something he already knew about his mother but could now apply to mothers in general: Don’t mess with their babies or they’ll hurt you. There was, of course, a secondary lesson to be learned although it didn’t dawn on me until many years later. At the time of this event, the late 1940s, there was little known about treating diabetes, heart disease and heart attacks except to eliminate stress. However, I’m convinced that D.O. Horn’s life was extended by the relationship he developed with our toddler brother. Horn was absolutely ecstatic that a toddler paid attention to him and loved him. Plus, laughing had to take stress away. His smile and obvious joy when he heard “Horn!” from one of our windows was tonic for his weakened heart. And, Horn was wise enough to know that his young next door neighbors were learning about one of the most important facets of life — there’s nothing stronger than a mother’s love. Willis Webb is a retired community newspaper editor-publisher of more than 50 years experience. He can be reached by

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try. Which leaves 16.2 million to do the work. Take from that total the 14,800,000 people who work for state and city governments, and that leaves 1.4 million to do the work. At any given time there are 188,000 people in hospitals, leaving 1,212,000 to do the work. Now, there are 1,211,998 people in prisons. That leaves just two people to do the work.You and me. And there you are sitting, with your newspaper, reading jokes. Nice, real nice.

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The rooster has crowed, and the cistern is empty Daniel Burkeen

Limestone County Judge

I am saddened as I watch the coverage of the political scene nationwide and look around at the real needs of Americans. I hear very little discussion of the real needs of this country. The thing that we had for so long, which is missing now, is spiritual leadership. This is what our Founding Fathers had and openly exercised. A review of historic documents surrounding our founding shows a constant reliance on faith, and a recognition that all true blessings come from a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. The Founding 2011

Fathers were not shy about it. As John Adams wrote: “[I]t is religion and morality alone which can establish the principles upon which freedom can securely stand. The only foundation of a free constitution is pure virtue.” The Declaration of Independence referred to rights of men which are “endowed by their Creator.” The founders of this country encouraged religious practices in government and in schools. Sadly, we now live by a rewritten history which supposes that the Founding Fathers actually intended to outlaw the very practices they engaged in and encouraged. As Franklin Graham recently wrote, we allow the prevalence of a “maddening and prevailing public sentiment of offending no one (except Christians).”

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We pretend that the economy is the biggest problem in this country. It’s not. It would be wonderful if we had cheap gas, if unemployment went down, if there were a chicken in every pot and a shiny new car in every garage. But those things are not going to fix our country. Our country will be restored by the same thing that made it strong to begin with, courageous spiritual leadership. What did we have 200 years ago, that we don’t have today? We have Jesus. But, we don’t have spiritual leadership. We have seen a decline from spiritual leadership to spiritual timidity to spiritual cowardice. And so we don’t address what is going on in this country–the crime, drugs, sexual immorality, etc. – because we try to address them with a worldly solution. It doesn’t work. It will never work. ‘“Be appalled at this, O heavens, and shudder with great horror,” declares the LORD. “My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.”’ Jeremiah 2:12-13. We know, if we truly believe in God, how to address our problems. Paul said, “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. “ (Galatians 6:1). What does this mean? It means to exercise spiritual leadership. Spiritual leadership means that we have to address the situation. It doesn’t mean pretend we don’t see it because of worldly pressure. It doesn’t mean pretend evil isn’t really evil if the world says its okay. It means be spiritual. We have to be spiritual to exercise spiritual

We say Washington does not reflect our values? Maybe the problem is that Washington does represent what is going on in this country.

leadership. We can’t be spiritual if we let the world define our spirituality. We can’t exercise spiritual leadership if we let the world define spiritual leadership. But today the world is defining spiritual leadership in this country. And the world says to keep God in the churches, to keep God out of our schools, and to keep God off the streets and out of sight. And we obey, for fear of offending the world. We say Washington doesn’t reflect our values? Maybe the problem is that Washington does represent what is going on in this country. Have we demanded anything else? Of all the mail a Senator or member of Congress receives, how much of it demands a return to spiritual leadership? This country was strong because of spiritual leadership. This country has been blessed because of spiritual leadership. This country will be restored by spiritual leadership. Nothing else will fix this country. We have a friend in Jesus. Does Jesus have a friend in us? We want God to bless a country which is afraid to openly acknowledge him? Jesus said in John 21, “If you love me feed my sheep.” We build more jails and prisons. We feed the prisoners three meals a day. Is that what Jesus meant? The number of people in prison and jail is a direct reflection of the decline in spiritual leadership in this country. Likewise, the number of kids in juvenile facilities. The number of babies born out of

wedlock, often never knowing who their daddy is. The drug use throughout our society. Drugs aren’t new. There are some new variations because now the demand is so great. And where are the Christians? Hiding under the bed. There is a strong correlation between the rise of these problems and the decline in spiritual leadership in this country. What happens when a political candidate speaks favorably about religion? He’s mocked. He’s ridiculed. Why? Why not? That’s what sells. Sinners needing to justify a sinful lifestyle want to hear that message, that tells them they’re okay. It’s a lie, but it doesn’t look so bad when the lie is all you see or hear. But we say we’re Christians, we say we believe. That’s not enough. James said even demons believe and shudder. Are demons shuddering in America? We are afraid to go against the grain of the world. Jesus came to go against the grain. In Matthew 10:34 he said he came not to bring peace but a sword. He is talking about an absolute intolerance for evil, an intolerance which depends upon spiritual leadership. But it’s not popular to be spiritual so we surrender, but surrendering is not the answer. Peter knew what it was like to feel the pressure of the world. What did he do? He denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed. He was afraid of the crowd. He got over it. Peter went on to be a powerful messenger for the Lord. He preached even though he

received beatings for preaching. We hide our spirituality when the only consequence is being politically incorrect and out of step with heathens. The Founding Fathers knew the answer. Benjamin Franklin said at the Constitutional Convention: “I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that ‘except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it.’ I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without His concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better, than the Builders of Babel.” The answer is the same today. The answer will be the same tomorrow. But the answer involves not only labeling ourselves as Christians, but living obedient lives which means being openly spiritual and exercising spiritual leadership. “Faith without works is dead.” James 2:17. Josef Stalin also understood. He said, “America is like a healthy body and its resistance is threefold: its patriotism, its morality and its spiritual life. If we can undermine these three areas, America will collapse from within.” I would submit that the rooster has crowed, the cistern is empty, and it is time to restore the values that will make America strong by making Americans strong. This means not just being a Christian nation, but openly and unapologetically putting God in control of all aspects of our Christian lives, without regard for what the world thinks about it.

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Wortham students learn CPR

Mexia Fire Department personnel went to Wortham High School recently to do cardiopulmonary rescusciation training; after a day of teaching CPR, they certified 19 students and one teacher in the life-saving technique. Students participating were members of PALs (Peer Assistance and Leadership) and Culinary Arts classes. Participants shown above, front from left, are David Busby, Chris Lee, Kennedy Vogel, Amber Libhart, Jasmine Bailey, Scarlett Miller and Sara Sessions; on the back row from left are Rowan Miller, Mexia Fire Department first-responders Trent Barker and Mike Clements; also Corey Price and Camey Shaffer. Courtesy photo

Mexia frosh practice leadership at day camp

While the sophomores and juniors at Mexia High School were concentrating and striving for excellence on the English Language Arts TAKS test on March 7, the freshmen attended a minileadership camp. The class of 2015 first watched an inspirational video and then were assigned to teams for the day with staff coaches: Brown Team-Enrique Crosby, Red Team-Coach Lamonte Chambers, Blue Team-Matt Hurst, Yellow TeamKelly Rushfeldt, Pink Team-Sherry Cain, Purple Team-Jermane Burks, Orange Team-Kris Price and Green Team-

Kevin Devrow. After the video, the teams traveled to the First Baptist Church’s Christian Life Center and Education Building, where each team rotated through eight different leadership and teambuilding activities. Activities varied from interactive problem-solving games to character development tasks. Mission statements addressing goals, values and ethics were created by each team after the activities. From the CLC facility, the students were bused to the historic Confederate Reunion Grounds.

School credit by exam available in May At no cost Mexia ISD will offer credit by examination tests with no prior instruction on May 4 for students grades K-12. In grades K-5, the student must score 90 percent or higher on the language arts, math, science and social studies tests. Students in grades 6-12 must score 90 percent or higher

on each test he or she attempts to master. A written request from a parent or guardian must be in the child’s campus office no later than 3 p.m. Friday, March 30. These forms along with further information are available from the student’s principal or the administration office.

The park manager gave the group a short history account of the park. The group enjoyed a sack lunch picnic in the pavilion area and then explored the park before returning to the high school. The students who participated in this event were commended by camp organizers Sabrina Jacobs and Wendy Simmons for their excellent behavior and positive attitudes. “It was a tiring, but rewarding day,” said Simmons. “Thank you to the First Baptist Church, the staff of the Confederate Reunion Grounds and the transportation department of Mexia ISD.”

Are tornadoes attracted to mobile homes? AccuWeather.com reports in the wake of a tornado, it’s not uncommon to see images of devastating damage in mobile home communities while surrounding site-built homes appear relatively unscathed. Is it possible that tornadoes are more attracted to mobile homes than site-built homes? Though many have heard this at some point, it is merely a misconception. “The perception that mobile homes are struck disproportionately is due to the fact that media is attracted to photos of serious damage and/or serious injuries,” Senior Vice President of AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions Mike Smith said. “Both are more common with mobile homes in tornadoes, especially if they are not tied down. So, people see reporters doing “standups” in front of mobile homes and it creates a perception that mobile homes are struck more often. “ It is important, however, to consider where most mobile homes are located geographically and how susceptible that landscape is to severe weather. According to U.S. Census Bureau, many states in the infamous “Tornado Alley,” the area in the central and southwest United States struck most by tornadoes, have high percentages of mobile homes. As of 2004, Wyoming, Kentucky, Arkansas, South Dakota and Louisiana were each within the top 15 states in terms of number of mobile homes. Because these areas are frequented by severe weather, we often hear of the excessive damage caused to mobile homes. However, while this may make it seem as though tornadoes are attracted to this type of structure, the truth is they are no more likely to be hit than a site-built home in the same location. The difference is their vulnerability. Mobile homes are less stable structurally and are more likely to

County Continued from Page 1 for gasoline, as the county gets its fuel at wholesale plus a small markup. They agreed to get prices on installing a small gas tank at the Road & Bridge Department. Also on the agenda are discussions and possible votes on a pay request to Quality Construction, the company repairing the drainage issues at the jail and juvenile detention center, and reports from other county officials. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at the County Courtroom of the Limestone County Courthouse, in Groesbeck.

be destroyed when hit. Because the structures are built at a factory and transported to their locations, they are often lighter in weight than site-built homes and, therefore, less secure. Residents of mobile homes should have weather radios and be prepared to evacuate and find shelter immediately upon receiving a tornado warning or a warning of winds greater than 60 miles per hour, Smith said.

Outstanding high school seniors attended Scholarship Day at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan., Saturday, March 3, including Keegan Huff and Destiny Forge, both of Mexia. Keegan is the son of Marcus and Jodi Muff,and Destiny is the daughter of Stacy Forge. Both currently attend Mexia High School. Scholarship Day is an invitation-only event for students officially accepted into Southwestern College and awarded academic scholarships at the college. These students and their families are invited to Scholarship Day and recognized for their achievements both in and outside of the classroom. Students were individually presented academic certificates and gifts by Southwestern College President Richard Merriman. Southwestern College faculty and staff also attended the banquet to honor the students. In addition to the luncheon banquet, the day’s activities also included informative sessions and the first opportunity to enroll for fall 2012. Southwestern College is a private institution granting undergraduate and graduate de-

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Mehringer earns SHSU honor

Logan Mehringer, of Teague, who is studying history, was named to the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University for the Fall 2011 semester. The President’s Honor Roll is comprised of full-time undergraduate students who achieve a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The university is located in Huntsville.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1100 N. Ross, Mexia 562-9216 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1016 N. 4th, Teague 739-3867 GLAD TIDINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 825 Tehuacana Rd., Mexia 562-6125 NUEVA VIDA ASSEMBLY OF GOD 210 E. Commerce, Mexia 903-388-9991 BAPTIST ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH 610 N. Denton St., Mexia 562-7673 BETHESADIE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 84, Mexia 562-6777 BEULAH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH North Avenue A, Wortham 765-3513 CALVARY BAPTIST 519 S. McKinney, Mexia 562-2269 CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH FM Road 445, Springfield CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Thornton, 385-6421 EIGHTH AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH-TEAGUE 201 S. 8th Ave., Teague 739-2450 FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST 104 St. John Street, Coolidge 786-2407 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 307 Bell, Coolidge 786-2232 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 306 N. Ellis, Groesbeck 729-5120 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Kosse 375-2326 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 500 E. Carthage, Mexia 562-5576 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Tehuacana FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 1112 Grayson St., North, Teague 739-3309 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 209 N. 6th Ave, South, Teague 739-2353 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 14, Wortham 765-3412 FORD CHAPEL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 800 W. Palestine St., Mexia 562-6275 FOREST GLADE BAPTIST CHURCH 4275 N. Hwy 14 562-2426 FREEDOM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 932 Hwy 171, Mexia 472-9821 KIRVIN BAPTIST CHURCH Streetman 903-599-4604 LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 171 & State School Rd. 562-2400 LITTLE ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 1214 E. Commerce, Mexia 562-7598 LOST PRAIRIE BAPTIST CHURCH FM 3371 off Hwy 164 E. 254-729-5331 LOVELY HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH 701 SW 2nd St., Hubbard 254-576-2040 MEXIA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 304 N. Denton St., Mexia 254-472-0940 MT. GIDEON PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Groesbeck 729-2015 MT. ZION PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH LCR 502 - Point Enterprise MUSTANG BAPTIST CHURCH OF PRAIRIE HILL 5021 N. FM 339, Prairie Hill 254-344-2370 NEW HOME BAPTIST CHURCH Highway 14 North, Mexia 562-3376 NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH 910 N. Kaufman, Mexia 562-6341 OLETHA BAPTIST CHURCH Groesbeck 729-5482 PARK MEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH 3401 Country Club Rd, Corsicana PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH 108 18th St., Thornton 254-385-6618 Pastor T.R. Spivey PRAIRIE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 1953 - 562-3730 PRAIRIE HILL 1ST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy 339 - 254-344-2333 PT. ENTERPRISE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH RFD 3, 562-5016

REBIRTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 610 W. Sabine, Groesbeck 254-729-7994 ROCKY BRANCH PB CHURCH Co. Rd. 970 1/2 mile on left P.O. Box 571, Wortham, 254-562-2901 SANDY GROVE PRIMITIVE BAPTlST Sandy Grove 353-2367 SARDIS P.B. CHURCH 1021 E. Palestine St., Mexia 562-7314 SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH Shiloh SMITH CHAPEL PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 620 MLK Ave, Wortham 765-0186 SOUTH McKlNNEY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH 828 S. McKinney St., Mexia ST. JAMES PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 606 Bell, Coolidge 786-4874 SWEET HOME BAPTIST CHURCH 311 N. Baker, Mexia 562-3330 TABERNACLE OF FAITH PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 600 E. Sumpter St., Mexia 472-0013 Pastor Henry V. Chambers Jr. TEAGUE BIBLE CHURCH Hwy 84 then South on FM 553 across from Teague High School behind Lone Star Chevrolet 254-739-5625. TEMPLE BAPTlST 719 S. Red River St., Mexia 562-6314 UNION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 207 S. Denton St., Mexia 562-2612 VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH 1959 So. Hwy 14, Groesbeck 729-5501 WOODS CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH 118 Shiloh Rd, Kirvin CATHOLIC SAINT MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 506 E. Sumpter, Mexia 562-3619 CHRISTIAN FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples House) Corner of Main and Sherman, Mexia CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 405 S. McKinney St, Mexia 472-0936 CHURCH OF CHRIST Hwy 39 at Fallon NORTHCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST 918 Tehuacana Rd., Mexia 562-3533 SHILOH CHURCH OF CHRlST Off Hwy 39 in Shiloh 562-5957 WESTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST 308 W. Bowie St., Mexia 562-5740 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 1209 Hinchliffe Rd., Mexia 562-2363 CHURCH OF GOD CHURCH OF GOD 401 E. Commerce St., Mexia 562-2907 EPISCOPAL CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 505 E. Commerce St., Mexia 562-5918 GOSPEL CALVARY FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Hwy. 171 VICTORY FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP 620 S. 3rd St., Wortham 765-3002 INDEPENDENT PARKSIDE CHURCH 515 S. Canton St., Mexia 562-6636 LUTHERAN FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH 401 South Hwy 14, Mexia 254-562-7756 TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 1100 E. Commerce St., Fairfield 903-389-4005 METHODIST ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH 105 Parker St., Coolidge. 786-2510 FIRST UNITED METHODIST Kory Koch 203 N. Canton St., Mexia 562-5567 FIRST UNITED METHODIST Coolidge Rev. Robert Barnett

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254-786-2212 FIRST UNITED METHODIST Wortham - 254-765-3777 FIRST UNITED METHODIST “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and Kirven TEHUACANA UNITED these members do not all have the METHODIST CHURCH same function, so in Christ we, 101 S. Main St., Tehuacana though many, form one body, and 395-4484 each member belongs to all the THORNTON METHODIST CHURCH others.” Romans 12:4-5 NIV 1302 Marshal St., Thornton ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 405 S. Belknap St., Mexia 562-3162 Rev. Alicia D. Hines-Kelly UNION MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH McKinney at Glendale St. Sandy Community 562-2131 PENTECOSTAL FIRST PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD 221 S. Hwy 14, Mexia 472-9154 NEW LIFE TABERNACLE 1679 W. Hwy. 84, Mexia 562-9656 506 W. Milam MISSION Mexia • 562-2874 PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 301 E. Main St., Mexia 562-6427 LET A RIGHTEOUS MAN STRIKE TRINITY PENTECOSTAL ME —THAT IS A KINDNESS; LET HIM CHURCH OF GOD REBUKE ME—THAT IS OIL ON MY 2 1/2 miles east on Hwy 84 EGLESIA PENTECOSTAL HEAD. MY HEAD WILL NOT REFUSE Camino de Salvation IT, FOR MY PRAYER WILL STILL BE 111 E. Palestine St., Mexia AGAINST THE DEEDS OF EVILDOERS. PRESBYTERIAN PSALM 141:4-6 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 209 E. Carthage St., Mexia 562-3344 OTHER ALEXANDER CHAPEL 201 N. Baker St., Mexia 562-3163 CAMINO DE SALVACION 111 E. Palestine St. CHRIST THE KING FELLOWSHIP 706 Hwy 171, Mexia 903-388-9782 GOD’S CATHEDRAL OF W Packages Starting at $24.99 PRAISE AND WORSHlP 1866 Hwy. 171, Mexia 1 254-562-0425 903-322-3181 GOD’S HOUSE OF (800) 606-3181 DELIVERANCE Since 1994 530 W. Hopkins St., Mexia Authorized Retailer 562-9101. GOD’S HOUSE OF PRAYER Serving the FOR ALL PEOPLE 202 First St., Coolidge BiStone Area (254) 786-4855. since 1938 GRAYSON CHAPEL M.B. CHURCH 205 N. McKinney FM 1365, Teague Downtown Mexia 254-739-2139. GREATER HAYNES 254-562-3843 TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 601 N. Denton St., Mexia Whoever dwells in the shelter of 562-0177 the Most High will rest in the IRON HORSE GATHERING BIKERS CHURCH shadow of the Almighty.[a] I will VFW Post, say of the LORD, “He is my refuge 317 S. MLK, Jr. Hwy, Mexia and my fortress, my God, in whom 903-641-9438 I trust.” Psalm 91: 1-2 LIFE FELLOWSHIP 712 Hwy. 171, Mexia 254-472-9122 MEXIA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPNondenominational Corner of McKinney & Titus streets, Mexia MEXIA REVIVAL CENTER 121 N. Hwy 14, Mexia 562-5068 WWW THEMEXIANEWS COM MEXIA STATE SCHOOL ALL FAITH CHAPEL-MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH 708 S. Waco St., Groesbeck 254-729-3742 208 N. Canton • Mexia OUTREACH MINISTRIES 562-2887 CHURCH 400 Askew St., Coolidge 605 N. Main • Wortham PEACE MINISTRIES 601 Old Airport Road (FM 1367) Teague, 254-739-5806 SALVATION LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST915 N. Lena St., Mexia 562-6205 TABERNACLE OF GRACE 2643 FM 1365, Mexia 254-562-9204. UNIDOS EN CRlSTO Rt. 2 Box 159A, Mexia 254-562-2300 WEBB CHAPEL "Hear my voice, O God, in PRIMITIVE CHURCH Longbridge Rd., Groesbeck my prayer: preserve my life WORTHAM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHlP Wortham from fear of the enemy" UNLIMITED PRAISE CHURCH Psalm 64:1 115 E. Commerce St., Mexia 254-472-9383 YAHWEH’S ROCK COMMUNITY CHURCH 1126 E. Sumpter St., Mexia 903-388-8296, 254-855-0918

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AUSTIN––The Texas Historical Commission is proud to partner with Preservation Texas and is offering a special funding workshop, open house, and reception to the public as part of the 2012 Preservation Summit on March 22-23 in Austin. The Preservation Summit is an opportunity to identify issues related to the preservation of the historic built environment in Texas, develop strategic approaches and solutions, and cultivate partnerships across the state. The Summit is open to anyone interested in the preservation of historic and cultural places in Texas. To learn more about the Summit, the schedule, and

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to register, visit preservationtexas.org. The THC workshop “Where’s the Money?” will examine how individuals and organizations can find funding for preservation projects despite budget cuts and other setbacks. The THC Open House will introduce guests to the historic central Austin campus of the THC, including the 1883 Gethsemane Lutheran Church. A Preservation Summit Reception at nearby historic Scholz Garden is an opportunity to celebrate the day’s preservation efforts. For more information contact the THC at 512-9369615.

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Archive seeks Texas films

Texas Archive of the Moving Image is actively searching for any film or video collections referencing Texas or made by Texans. The ever-growing collection of TAMI films, including home movies, documentaries, local television programs, and more are shared in TAMI’s searchable online video library. Visit TAMI at texasarchive.org or call 512-485-3073 to learn more.

M.A.R.S Automotive

Jerry Stroud, community relations representative for NRG Energy, presents a donation from the company to the Rotary Club of Mexia, represented by Teresa Price, for the group’s talent show, which was scheduled for last night. Roxanne McKnight photo

Lawn & Garden

Jackson’s Mexia Retail

Auto Care Center Computer Diagnostics Auto Electric Specialist Brakes/Tune Up

Everything Automotive Alternator/Starter Rebuild Center Radiator Repair & Welding Shop

1360 Hwy 14 N. (Next to Highschool) Groesbeck 254-729-2477

Buildings Metal

Metal Mart

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1518 A. I-35 Bellmead, Texas 76705

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Clothing

2 Kute Clothing Re-Opening 207 N. Sherman * Mexia

Where you can be kute for cheap. Cheaper than a garage sale!!!

Concrete

Transit Mix

Concrete & Materials Company

Call Us For All Your Concrete Needs

LaDonna Turner - 903-388-2793 Jack Johnson - 254-562-5309

Crane Services

B. Miller Crane Full Construction & Oil Field Crane Rental Service P.O. Box 447 Mexia, Texas 76667

BUBBA MAY Operator

Ph: 254-562-2857 Cell: 903-654-0286 Fax: 254-562-7425

Electrical

Mexia• 254-562-7664 TECL 18783

Financial Management

Cornett Financial LLC Wealth Management

Art Cornett CFP ®

Registered Investment Advisor Rep www.CornettFinancial.com • 401 K/Rollovers • Retirement Income Planning • Tax Strategies & Insurance 900 W. Commerce • Fairfield Securities offered through D H Hill Securities, LLP.

Manufacturing jobs have grown at a rate of 3.2 percent over the year, outpacing the national growth rate for Manufacturing of 2.0 percent. “The addition of 332,600 total private sector jobs over the year is positive news. Growth in the Goods-Producing industries, including Manufacturing, has been steady,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Andres Alcantar. “TWC and our local boards are committed to helping job seekers and employers benefit from Texas’ encouraging job market.” The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the lowest January unemployment rate in the state at 4.1 percent. The Odessa MSA came in second at 4.9 percent, and the Amarillo MSA third at 5.2 percent (not seasonally adjusted).

Financial Home Loans

Home Loans

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Trudy Savage - Senior Loan Officer PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company Office: 512/716-3501

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Flea Market

Mexia Flea Market

OPEN EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Vendors Welcome 211 W. Main Mexia 254-625-1443

Foundation Repair PATTERSON’S HOUSE MOVING & LEVELING

903-874-7601 • 903-229-3787 903-229-3065 Ronnie & Stacie Patterson

Grocery

“Home Grocery Delivery” through internet. Order as a customer at www.mpbtoday.com/txfreegroceries

Insurance

FREE! FURNITURE Florist

Henderson Flower Shop • Quality Floral Designs • Balloons & Bouquets • Monuments & Markers • Wedding & Reception Specialists

201 W. Trinity • Groesbeck 729-5136 - Lew Stewart Monday - Saturday 8 - 5

Teague Insurance Agency

Independent Insurance Agent Susan Rawls Kristi Harris 318 Main • Teague

254-739-2652

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Mobile Homes

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Salon

Marcellas In Style

Liquidation Store 2 Convenient Locations!

Bargains

303 N. McKinney Mexia 254-562-6931

Bargains

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Satellite Provider

Texas Satellite Service Call Your Local Satellite Company Sales, Service, RV’s & Free Off Air-HD (254) 562-6070

Taxidermy

B W Taxidermy

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Welding

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What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Sunday, March 11, 2012 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’ll definitely be dealing with ex-partners and old friends now and in the next few weeks. It seems like old tape loops are running in your life again. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This is actually a very good time to research. It’s not easy to push ahead with new things, but if you want answers about old things, they magically will appear! GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Expect to run into old friends, especially friends from groups. (It’s nice to have history with others.) Someone might influence you to reconsider some goals. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Bosses from your past or parents you haven’t seen for a while might pop back into your life now. This is a good opportunity to go over old issues. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) In the next few weeks, travel plans will be delayed or canceled. Regarding schoolwork, focus on old projects, history and studying the past. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

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The Mexia News Classifieds

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The Mexia News is published every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. To place a classified ad, please call 254-562-2868, email at classifieds@themexianews.com or fax to 254-562-3121. Deadlines for all classified ads is as follows: Tuesday insertion- deadline is the Friday before at 2:00 p.m. Thursday insertion- deadline is the Tuesday before at 2:00 p.m. Saturday insertions- deadline is the Thursday before at 2:00 p.m. We accept credit and debit card payments by phone. The Mexia News Accepts all advertisements for publication in the classified section on the premise that the product is available as described at the address stated and will be sold at the advertised price. The Mexia News reserves the right to edit, revise, properly classify or reject advertising copy which does not conform to it’s rules, reg...a great place to ulations and credit policies. The Mexia News does not assume liability or financial responsibility for typographical errors or omissions. The Mexia News is responsible live, no matter how for the first and correct insertion of an ad. Advertisers are advised to check their ad on the first insertion and report any errors at once. The Mexia News will not be you pronounce it. liable for any damages or losses that might occur from errors or omissions in advertising beyond the amount charged for the advertising.

FOR SALE

011 Homes for Sale

LAKE LIMESTONE HOME! Brand new 3BR/2BA home in restricted Lake Limestone community with private lake access, boat ramp & park. Beautiful wooded lot, 2-car garage. OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! 469.525.8444 or 817.600.2467

017 Farms, Lots, Acreage

184.62 ACRES NE of Groesbeck. Open and wooded areas, two barns and well. $2225 per acre. Call Broker, AIA, 830-257-2827

023 Manufactured Homes

CLEAN! FLEET wood Home is a 4b, 2 bath, den, lg kit, $35,900. price includes delivery, MUST BE MOVED, Install to state code, new a/c installed, Title fee, FINANCE AVAILABLE WAC 817-641-2249

RENTAL

031 Houses for Rent

NEW OWNERSHIP. Mexia MHP. 2 Bd mobile homes. $380-$395 mo. Low Deposit. 254237-2193

039 Mobile Homes

SMALL MOBILE Home for rent now available. Central H/AC $400 rent $400 deposit. 254-562-3565 before 9pm.

051 Items for Sale

COMPUTER AND monitor for sale, Under warranty. Windows 7 Premium. Serious inquiries only New XBox 360 w/connect, & 9 games. 254562-2766

NEW MATTRESS sets- Twin $99, Full $175, Queen $200. McGee’s, 314 Kennedy. Cell 254203-8113 or 254-5626588

053 Garage Sales

HUGE GARAGE Sale- Sat. only. Furniture, baby stuff, clothes for everyone. 210 E. Rusk, Mexia

SALE TO Raise money for a sister reunion. Like new plus size clothes, furniture, romance books, lots of misc. 1019 E. Evergreen

057 Pets & Supplies

DOG OBEDIENCE Classes. Beginners & advanced. Call Marjorie Parks @ 5627209 for more info.

HALTER/LEAD & trailer loading. I will tame/gentle your yearlings, teach them to lead and load into trailer. Time well spent. Can pick up and deliver for a small fee. Call/text me @ 254625-3744 any time between 5:00am & 9:00pm.

EMPLOYMENT 075 General Employment

BIG CEDAR Country Club is looking to add two new members to our team. We are interviewing for a cook/chef to work in banquet and food operations, and for a bartender/pro shop cashier. Must be energetic, self motivated and dependable to apply for these career opportunities. Call 254 739 3775 to set up interview. MOTIVATED, OUT going, AVON Representatives needed. Be your own boss, determine your own income. Contact Michele at 254-7495710 to learn more

O FFI CE MANAGER

Must have Quickbooks experience, accounts payable/receivable, & payroll experience.

Please send resume to

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079 Medical

Accepting Applications for •Certified Transportation Driver -Aides CNA Nurse • CNA & LVN/PRN apply in • person Actvity Diretor at

The Manor

831 Tehuacana Hwy Mexia, TX

254-562-3867 E.O.E

PROFESSIONAL 115 Building Services

PRICE ROOFING 36 Years Experience. Free Estimates. All workmanship guaranteed. 562-2471 or 5625599

TRANSPORTATION 167 RV’s & Campers

2000 SPRINT camper, bumper pull, hitch, etc. included. $2750.00 Call 903390-3949

ANNOUNCEMENTS 185 Lost

LOST- MALE Yorkie, silver/grey back & red in color. Answers to Bubba. Call 254-7653044 or 903-644-6822

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Teague Chamber fundraiser happens under the big top

Carson and Barnes Circus, one of the last of the great American traveling big top circuses, will perform two shows at B.T. Washington Park in Teague at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 26. The shows benefit the Teague Chamber of Commerce, and tickets are on sale now at The Flower House, Good Neighbor Cleaners, The Iron Horse Salon, Teague Insurance Agency, Teague Economic Development and Teague Corp., Chamber of Commerce or at bigtopshow.com. Since 1937 the

Carson and Barnes Circus has toured America, entertaining millions under the world’s biggest big top tent. Barbara Miller-Byrd is the third generation owner of the circus that travels to over 200 towns each season. “For more than 75 years our family has brought the excitement and magic of the circus to people in towns of all sizes,” Byrd said. In fact, most communities on Carson and Barnes’s 2012 tour have a population of less than 30,000. “There is no bigger entertainment opportunity, or

better value for the dollar than this year’s show under the big top,” Byrd said. Carson & Barnes Circus, the biggest outfit operating under canvas in the United States, moves with the dawn and heads down the road to the next stop where it will set up once again. Then it’s on to the next town, and the next. Over 200 times during the 2012 season, Carson & Barnes Circus will pick and move, set up and perform until sometime in fall when they come home to Hugo, Okla. “It’s like picking up a small town and moving it every day. The circus travels about 50 miles per day. “We carry around 200 people with us,” Byrd said. “We have somewhere between seventy and eighty vehi-

cles; it’s a large operation, especially to move every day.” There’s also a water department, an electrical department, four trucks of a rolling garage to keep everything working, and more. A hydraulic crane lifts the big top from its storage compartment in a specially-designed truck and the metal superstructure rises to lift the star spangled big top skyward. The big top tent is just over 142 feet long by 131 feet wide. Roustabouts still drive metal-collared wooden stakes into the ground to steady the tent. “We have three elephants traveling with us,” Byrd said. “We actually own twenty-six, but we have a large breeding compound in Hugo called the Endangered Ark Foundation, and we leave the elephants of breeding age at home. We have the second largest genetic pool for Asian elephants in North America. We want to do our share to see the species doesn’t die off.” The public is welcome to come watch the show before the show. “We encourage it,” Byrd said. “Sometimes if the kids come out in the morning they remember that more than the performance. It gives you a lot of pride to see the little kids out here with their mouths wide open. They just can’t believe this whole little city is going up.” The circus travels the southern tier of states in the winter to avoid the cold weather and move north with the spring to arrive in Minnesota and Wisconsin in July and August, avoiding the scorching summers of the South. In addition to the three pachyderms the circus has a pigmy hippopotamus, camels, exotic goats, zebras, llamas, horses, and dogs. It takes about four hours to get everything up and ready. “A circus is a very organized precise business,” Byrd said. “It has to be to do what we do, to transport all the people, all the animals, and all these vehicles to a new town every day and set up and do a There’s show. nothing erratic or crazy, except maybe what goes on in the ring.” Ticket prices will range from $14 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under when purchased in advance online or from local Teague area ticket locations. Discount coupons for a savings of up to $4 on adult tickets are available locally and at bigtopshow.com.

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When Mexia’s Parent Teacher Association held its spring fundraiser that involved selling ‘Blackcat’ red geraniums, several A.B. McBay Elementary and R.Q. Sims Intermediate students stood out as the top sellers. The students above raised $1,235 for their schools. Shown here, front row from left, are Gage Kuehn and Caroline Mathis; on the back row from left, are Dylan Briggs, Sara Ybarra, Evan Harrison and Kamryn Nichols. Courtesy photo

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Limestone Medical Center in Groesbeck is looking for a new administrator after declining to renew the contract of CEO and administrator Penny U. Gray. Gray, who has run LMC for 16 years, was up for review of her annual contract at the board’s Aug. 28 regular meeting. According to an open letter to the community sent by Gray Sept. 10, the board chose not to renew her contract. Her last day on the job will

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be Sept. 30. Danny Hewitt is president of the board of directors of the South Limestone Hospital District, a taxing entity created in 1970 to build the original LMC and which oversees the current facility. He Penny Gray said Wednesday he would not discuss reasons for Gray’s nonrenewal. Board Vice President Joe

Phillips and board Secretary Don Waller also had no comment on the matter. In her open letter, Gray said the decision not to renew her contract is “bittersweet.” “I have talked about retirement, but thought I would wait until 2014,” she wrote. “There are still many tasks that I want to perform and there are many things that I want to accomplish both in the hospital and in the community. My health is good. And while I am not going to run any marathons, I

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can still perform the administrative duties required of me.” Gray was honored Aug. 23 with the Texas Hospital Association’s annual Pioneer Award, which recognizes excellence in rural hospital management. Gray oversees a $34 million budget for the 20-bed critical access hospital, which is also home to a five-bed emergency room and Level IV Trauma Center. She also serves as the administrator for LMC’s rural health clinic.

Tracking deere Gary Schnoor, of Teague, appears to deeply contemplate a 1937 John Deere Model B tractor at the Antique Tractor Show in Fairfield Saturday. The Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club, with members from both Limestone and Freestone counties, showed off their painted, polished and preserved tractors on the grounds of the Freestone Courthouse. More photos from the show may be seen on Page 12. Roxanne McKnight photo

Commissioners keep burn ban in effect More decisions made for November election By Roxanne McKnight Staff Writer

The Limestone County Commissioners Court voted unanimously at Monday’s meeting to keep the burn ban, which County Judge Daniel Burkeen declared on an emergency basis on Friday, Sept. 7. Burkeen explained to the county commissioners his reasoning for declaring the ban. “We took the burn ban off and had a front come through over the weekend,” he said. “The weather service took the rain out of the forecast, and it turned out they were right. We didn’t get the rain; we just got the dry wind. So I put on an emergency order – which is only good for seven days.” He explained that the court had three options: keep the burn ban on, remove the burn ban immediately or allow the seven-day burn ban order to expire in four days, that is, on Friday, Sept. 14. “We are significantly over the drought index, which is where we were when we took the burn ban off last time,” he said. Burkeen referred to the KeetchByram Drought Index, which ranges from zero, for extremely wet conditions, to 800, which indicates no moisture at all. A reading of 570 is considered an official drought. Limestone County’s average KDBI Wednesday was 597; 570 is considered drought conditions. “We’ve had a number of fires,” he continued. “I guess the worst one was the one out at Prairie Hill; lost a lot of hay.”

Also at Monday’s meeting, the court took final action on several issues touching the upcoming general election on Nov. 6, first approving resolutions to designate the Courthouse, in Groesbeck, and the Courthouse Annex in Mexia as the two places to vote early. The dates for early voting at the two locations are the same, but the times differ slightly: The Courthouse in Groesbeck will be open for early voting MondayFriday, Oct. 22-26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Monday-Friday, Oct. 29Nov. 2 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Courthouse Annex in Mexia will be open for early voting MondayFriday, Oct. 22-26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Monday-Friday, Oct. 29-Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The court also set the compensation for election workers at $9 per hour for regular work, $25 for training and $25 plus mileage for delivery. Payment for use of buildings for elections was set at $50, except for county buildings, which may be used without charge. Also approved were the use of optical scan ballots for voting by mail and direct report electronic voting for those voting in person, both of which are the methods Limestone County has been using according to Deputy County Clerk Jennifer Johnson. Johnson presented a list of deputy CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 SEE COUNTY

State seeks fed waiver on education standards By Brenda Sommer Managing Editor

The state of Texas has decided to seek a waiver of some federal requirements for education, a move that comes after more than half of Texas schools, including Mexia ISD, failed to meet federal standards that ramp up each year. Newly-appointed Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams announced Sept. 6 in a message on the Texas Education Agency’s website that he plans to submit requests to the U.S. Department of Education to waive provisions in 2001’s No Child Left Behind Act, as well as parts of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Congress repeatedly has failed to reauthorize the NCLB, so the federal Department of Education has allowed states to ask for waivers, something Texas hesitated to do, although 33 other states have already sought waivers. Texas’ request asks for a waiver not tied to adopting national college and career readiness standards, a measure other states agreed to. “Specifically, the state has already fully implemented the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) and this year is transitioning to a consolidated, differentiated accountability and interventions system,” Williams wrote. “The state recognizes that the lack of NCLB’s reauthorization in a timely manner has created an obsolete system that does not adequately reflect the accomplishments of the state’s schools,” Williams’ statement reads. “This, combined with [school districts] being

required to meet and function within two different assessment and accountability systems, takes valuable resources and time away from the intent and focus of improving student achievement and school accountability.” While Texas has its own accountability system, NCLB has one as well, based on different measurements. Called Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, the federal standard continually rises. Under the AYP system, a school or district this year met AYP requirements if 87 percent or more of their students passed the state reading/English-language arts test; 83 percent of their students passed the state mathematics test; 95 percent of their students participated in the state testing program and, depending on the grade level, had either a 75-percent graduation rate or a 90-percent attendance rate. The requirements are comparable to Recognized or Exemplary level performance in the 2011 state accountability system. While Mexia ISD schools met some of those standards, overall the district failed to meet AYP, as did 71.4 percent of districts in the state. Of the school districts in Limestone and Freestone counties, only Dew ISD met AYP standards. In addition to Mexia ISD, Groesbeck, Wortham, Coolidge, Teague and Fairfield ISDs failed to meet AYP standards. Without a waiver, states would have to show that 100 percent of students are proficient in English and math assessments by 2014, a requirement considered impossible by educators.

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Founder of Corpus Christi was world-class scoundrel

On or about Sept. 10, 1839, Henry Lawrence Kinney opened a trading post, in reality a front for his smuggling operation, on the western shore of Corpus Christi Bay. The Pennsylvania native was just 18, when he visited relatives at the Irish colony of San Patricio in 1832. He wandered back to Texas three years after independence was won from Mexico and set up shop on a deserted stretch of beach that one day would be packed with sunbathing tourists. The spot was a perfect site for importing all kinds of contraband. As the westernmost outpost in the young Republic, the ramshackle settlement was far removed from the prying eyes of disapproving officials. Free to do as he pleased, the nefarious newcomer got right down to business.

In no time at all, Kinney employed a disreputable assortment of con artists, cutthroats and outcasts. To legitimize his fraudulent claim to the local real estate, he bought a forged title. When the actual owner showed up with 300 armed men to evict the squatters, Kinney fast-talked the absentee landlord into selling him ten leagues. The successful smuggler dabbled in politics rubbing shoulders with the movers and shakers of the new nation. He served President Mirabeau Lamar as a secret emissary and later performed clandestine chores for chief executives Sam Houston and Anson Jones. However unsavory his reputation, the clever criminal’s network of spies and informants made him invaluable. In August 1845, on the eve of Texas annexation, Gen. Zachary Taylor landed with a boatload of U.S. troops. An officer minced no words in describing Kinney’s thriving community as “the most murderous, thieving, gambling, God-forsaken hole in the Lone Star state or out of it.� Five thousand soldiers stranded

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on his doorstep with nothing to do while they waited for war to break out with Mexico! The enterprising scoundrel exploited this rare opportunity for all it was worth and made money hand over fist by offering a smorgasbord of vices. Kinney called the place Corpus Christi, and the Texas version of Sodom and Gomorrah swelled to a town of 2,000. The proud founder even published his own newspaper. After the Mexican War, Kinney promoted his shady Shangri-la as the “Naples of the Gulf� in an elaborate campaign throughout North America and Europe. In 1852 he hosted the Lone Star State Fair, the first event of its kind in Texas, but the much ballyhooed affair was a colossal flop. Bored and broke two years later, Kinney was inspired by rumors of the impending invasion of Nicaragua by filibuster William Walker. Never a follower, he planned to reach the Central American country first and beat the charismatic Tennessean to the punch. Locked in a stalemated civil war, a Nicaraguan faction invited Walker to fight on their side. With less than

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Rebecca Sue Daughtry Taskila (1962 - 2012)

Rebecca Sue Daughtry Taskila, 50, of Mexia, passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 at her residence. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. at Mexia Cemetery with Dennis Blackstone and Chaplain Sarah officiating. There will be no formal family visitation. Rebecca was born Jan. 27, 1962 in Arlington, to George Cleveland and Barbara Ann Fulton Daughtry. She was a C.N.A in the health care industry in Wakefield, Mich. before returning to Texas. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, R.C. and Edith Daughtry and H.D. and Bonnie Fulton.

Lions offer double the flapjack fun this Friday By Roxanne McKnight Staff Writer

Residents are encouraged to have breakfast this Friday in downtown Mexia at the Lions Den, as the local Lions Club will be holding a pancake breakfast to celebrate the first home football game. Serving starts at 6:30 a.m. Friday morning and finishes at 9:30 a.m. at the Mexia Lions Club, on North Paris Street at its intersection with Commerce Street. But wait! This event is called the Double Whammy for a reason – those who like breakfast food in the evening can come by Friday evening between 5 and 6:30 p.m. when the serving line is open again and fresh pancakes will be coming off the griddle. To go with the hotcakes, the Lions will have butter and syrup, of course, plus breakfast sausage, orange juice and coffee. “It’s ‘all you can eat’ of the best pancakes and trimmings in the land,� said Lion Horace Prather, who is coordinating the event. The breakfast is a fundraiser long a tradition for the local club and popular with the public. Proceeds from the breakfasts are used to buy eyeglasses for Mexia students whose families need a little help with this expense. Donations toward this effort are also accepted. Tickets are $5 per meal and may be purchased at the door or in advance from any Lion Club member.

Survivors include her daughter, Opal Josephine Taskila of Houston; parents, George and Barbara Daughtry of Mexia; sister, Vicki Creek and husband, Richard, of Arlington,; brothers, Gene Daughtry and wife, Julie of

Russellville, Ark. and Richard Daughtry and partner, Ross Wells of Galveston; nieces, Debra Carroll of Arlington, Samantha Daughtry of McKinney and Jessika Petty of Russellville, Ark.; nephew, Alex Daughtry of Atkins, Ark. and great nieces and nephews, Kelsey Carroll, MaKayla Carroll, Aryanna Carroll, Joslyn Kearn, Madeline Bonner, Owen Bonner, Mason Petty and Jakob Petty. Visit porterfuneralhometx.com to sign the guestbook and leave a message for the family. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hunter safety course offered

A Hunter Education Course is being offered Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 22-23 at the Teague High School Ag building, taught by Thomas Cannon, a Texas Parks and Wildlife certified instructor. The course is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Texas Parks and Wildlife law requires every Texas hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971 to successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. A person must be at least 9 years old before being certified. Anyone under the age of 12 will be required to have a

discussion came off without a hitch, and a second get-together was scheduled for the next morning. That night Walker uncovered a secret scheme by Kinney to turn members of the Nicaraguan junta against him. The following day, the general exploded and threatened execution, but Kinney calmly reminded him of his safe-conduct guarantee. Kicked out of the country, Kinney headed straight for Washington, where he painted Walker as a mortal enemy of American interests. His slanted story paved the way for the overthrow and firing squad death of the famous filibuster. Henry Kinney lost his touch after the Nicaraguan escapade and drifted aimlessly during the Civil War unable to capitalize on the chaos. He was shot to death in Matamoros, Mexico in 1865. The violent end of the founding scoundrel of Corpus Christi went unnoticed and unmourned. —Bartee Haile welcomes your comments, questions and suggestions at P.O. Box 152, Friendswood, TX 77549 or haile@pdq.net.

100 supporters, the tiny general entered Nicaragua in June 1855 and by year’s end controlled the country. Meanwhile, with a worthless promissory note Kinney secured the rights to 22 million acres on the eastern coast of the strife-torn nation and attracted 500 prospective colonists. But criminal indictments in New York and Philadelphia in the spring of 1855 stopped the venture in its tracks. Nevertheless, Kinney slipped out of New York harbor with a rented schooner and 13 recruits. When the vessel ran aground on a Nicaraguan beach, he stumbled ashore only to discover why the tropical paradise was called the Mosquito Coast. His would-be colony was nothing but miserable swampland. When told of the intruder, General Walker fumed, “Tell Colonel Kinney, or Governor Kinney, or Mr. Kinney, or whatever he is called that if I ever catch him in Nicaragua, I’ll hang him.� Unfazed by reports of Walker’s fury, Kinney persuaded Texas aides of the general to arrange a face-toface meeting. The February 1856

parent in attendance with them throughout the course. Firearm and hunting safety will be the main focus of the course. Other topics addressed will include hunting ethics, firearms and equipment, primitive hunting equipment, basic hunting skills, survival skills, and wildlife conservation. Cost of registration is $15 and may be paid upon arrival Saturday, Sept. 22. TP&WD requests cash payments. Also, you must have your Social Security number upon arrival on the 22nd.

Alan Simpson, long time majority Republican whip, in the United States Senate earned a reputation for speaking his mind and enduring the consequences. A whip assures that the members of his party vote according to the party’s position and generally hopes to maintain unity in the party. Few succeeded more than Simpson. Shooting From the Lip - The Life of Senator Al Simpson written by Donald Loren Hardy and published by the University of Oklahoma Press is a no-holds barred accounting of the Wyoming politician. When Simpson became the whip, he decided to keep a journal to record his long tenure. The journal eventually became 19 volumes. Simpson gave his longtime chief of staff, Donald Hardy, the entire records of his time in Congress. This provided a rare and unvarnished look into the senator’s political career. Throughout the book, Simpson gives his wife, Ann, credit of helping him change his ideas and “to grow up.� Simpson’s early days seemed to be a life in turmoil. He says, “I was stupid.� He was placed on federal probation for shooting mailboxes and for hitting a policeman. Even as he was campaigning for his father, he was punched

in the face because he was wearing the campaign button of an opponent. “I learned that politics was a contact sport.� Although, his father lost his first race, later he was elected governor of Wyoming. While Al was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives in 1964, he became known nationally when in 1978, he was elected to the U.S. Senate. Simpson became friends with Ronald Reagan and with George H.W. Bush. He played important roles in the Iran-Contra scandal and the confirmation hearing of Supreme Court Judge, Clarence Thomas. He served with seven American presidents and was not bashful in

his discussion of them. He was close friends with Democrat Ted Kennedy, but was never afraid to challenge him on the floor. During his time in the senate, Simpson faced some of the most challenging problems of the nation. If modern politics is your interest, you will appreciate Shooting From the Lip. It is clearly written by a man, who knew Alan Simpson as well as any person could. Serving as Simpson’s press secretary and later as chief of staff, Hardy managed all aspects of the senator’s Washington and Wyoming political life. It is a dandy book having 472 pages, 20 b/w illustrations and can be ordered at 1-800-627-7377 or at bookstores.

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Johnna Ingram, coach of the Prime Time Express, a girls’ equestrian organization with riders from Limestone, Freestone and Robertson counties, opened a letter last week to read, “Congratulations and welcome to the Tournament of Roses family!� The selection committee of the Rose Bowl Parade has chosen Prime Time Express, an equestrian drill team based in McLennan, Limestone and Freestone counties, as one of only 24 such teams from all over the United States selected to ride in the parade in Los Angeles on New Year’s Day 2013. The theme of the parade, “Oh the places you’ll go!,� is indicative of the dream trip the group will begin preparing to take. That news elevated the emotions of the team members from the depths of having performed a memorial service for their fellow team member Shayla Bennett three days earlier to the heights of knowing that the big application, a 3-inch thick binder they submitted in May, had paid off in the only way they hoped would happen. Sunday afternoon, the group gathered to begin brainstorming how to raise the $30.000 it will roughly cost to make the trip. There will

be 14 riders and their horses and six out-walkers going beside the horses for the parade route. So getting the horses there, stabled and back during the five-day trip is going to be a major part of the cost of the trip. The group has until Dec. 1 to get all their funds paid for the trip. They will be doing many types of fund-raising activities to get their mass move out there and back paid for. Among them will be candy sales, luncheon plates, horsemanship clinic, team-roping events, a golf tournament, trail ride, 50-50 chance events and soliciting for sponsors. The dates for those events will be announced as they are planned. The 14 riders include Samantha Hagen and Karen Lampert, from Mexia, as well as Tyler Glowski, Trinity Glowski, Bri Anna Self, Allyson Bell, Given Kreder, Tonya Green, Jordan Poldrack, Celeste Coffee, Mandi Neal, Jolita Johnson, Kristie Harrell and Kaitlyn Harrell, all from the tri-county area. Prime Time will also be preparing the horses for their first experience in front of crowds many times larger than any they’ve previously experienced. The riders will be giving their horses special desensitizing training to handle CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 SEE RIDERS

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Driver hospitalized after wreck By Roxanne McKnight Staff Writer

Mexia Police Officer Bobby Coslin directs traffic at a wreck Monday on Milam Street at Red River. One driver was taken to Parkview Regional Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Roxanne McKnight photo

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clerks who will work during the early voting times, which the commissioners approved. Another request Johnson made that the court approved was the purchase of additional election equipment. “We have received additional HAVA (Help America Vote Act) funds from the Secretary of State’s office,” Johnson said, “and what we have looked at is buying a few more of the M100s, which are the machines we use to count mail ballots, and some more backup DRE machines. What we have is good for when we have an election, but with the new laws with schools and cities, and the May elections, we felt it would be a good thing to have additional equipment should we have a big election in May.” In other business, Juvenile Detention Center director

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appearing before such big crowds. “I was told when they make that first turn in the parade, they will be facing a wall of people four stories high,” Ingram said. “The noise from the crowd will be deafening. Also, they will have to work with the horses draped in roses and other flowers.” Prime Time is hiring a transportation company to haul the horses to California

Brian Swick said the video arraignment equipment at the Center is virtually never used and has never even been operational. “I’m not sure if it’s been used but a couple of times since we had it,” he said. Swick suggested offering it to one of the other county entities and if the need arises to video an arraignment to use a computer with a built-in camera and voice recorder. “It’s sitting there; we never could get it to work right for us,” he said. That would save us room, and someone else could use it. We just don’t have a use for it, and it’s just sitting out there, been sitting there for years.” “We’ve got that equipment at the Sheriff’s Office, too, and we’ve got equipment upstairs in District Court. It was all bought at the same time and is not being used, so we’ve got to do something with that.” He said he would confer with county IT specialist

and back for $15,000. They will be stabled at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center at a cost of $120 per horse. The group has also been invited to participate in Equestfest on Dec. 29. Details about that event will be provided to Prime Time in late September. They will have to pay the parade committee $100 per rider and out-walker. “We’re very appreciative of the support we have received from people in the area before,” Ingram said. Anyone wanting to participate in these fundraisers may contact Ingram at 903-3904685.

William Lane to try to come up with a solution.” On another subject, Fairgrounds manager Kenneth Ellis told the court the facility was not busy in August but will make up for that in the coming months. Ellis said he is having a problem with grass growing in the parking lot and asked Road Engineer Ted Kantor for advice on an effective herbicide. “We use some that we spray around bridges,” said Kantor, who told Ellis he would “fix” him up. “I don’t think we can actually buy chemicals strong enough to do the job ourselves,” Ellis explained. “I just don’t want our parking lot to deteriorate to the point where we have to start doing repair work on it.” Also at the meeting, Deputy Chief R.T. Beck reported that the county jail currently has 149 inmates, 118 male and 31 female, with a total of 32 inmates held for Freestone County.

In response to a question from Commissioner Morris Beaver, who asked whether Limestone County had to pay the medical care of inmates kept for other counties, Beck confirmed it did not. “They reimburse us for those charges,” Beck said, explaining that if Limestone County is holding an inmate for another county’s jail, then that county pays the medical costs. However, if the inmate just lives in another county but is being held as a Limestone County prisoner, then Limestone County pays the inmates medical cost. “If they’re our prisoners, they’re our problem,” Beck said in summary. Beck reported that there are two openings for jailer since two current jailers are moving to positions elsewhere. In other action, the Commissioners agreed to:

A wreck on Milam Street Monday sent a woman to the hospital in Mexia. Elizabeth Scroggs, 68, of Bullard, was driving a silver Kia Rondo SUV eastbound on Milam about 12:15 p.m. when a white Ford pickup driven by Raford Lee Sterling, 78, of Mexia, pulled in front of her. Sterling had been traveling northbound on Red River and had a stop sign. Mexia Police officer Larry Armstrong issued Sterling a citation for failure to yield at a stop sign. Armstrong processed the accident with assistance from officer John McDaniel. Mexia Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene. Scroggs was taken to Parkview Regional by EMS with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Both vehicles were towed away.

• Approve for the record agreements signed by Burkeen, who is on the board of the Juvenile Board, with Leon, Falls, Milam, Robertson and Hill counties Limestone County for Juvenile Detention Center to house those counties’ juvenile inmates when necessary. • Approve a utility line agreement with the city of Mexia, for laying a water line on Hinchliffe Road near CR 484. • Approve for the record the hiring of Jessica Funderburk as a dispatcher at the Sheriff’s Office. • Approve for the record the hiring of Brittany Telford to work parttime at the tax office. • Approve the renewal of an agreement with Rockwall County to house their inmates when needed for $44 per inmate, which is the same price it has been.

• Approve for the record the salary of $70,786.37 set by the 87th District judge for the court reporter. Burkeen noted that the cost is divided among the four counties the district covers. • Approve an offer from a landowner Benji Reed to dig out some dirt from his property. Kantor said Reed had offered to give the county the dirt in exchange for the county removing it. • Adopt the 2013 Sheriff’s and Constables’ Fee Schedule, keeping it the same as last year. • Change the first November meeting of the Commissioners Court from Monday Nov. 12 to Nov. 13 because of Veterans Day falling on that Monday. • Relinquish the county’s interest in streets that were platted in Farrar, a town that was planned but was not developed.

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Thursday, Sept. 13, 4:15 p.m. – Limestone County Senior Services‘ board of directors meet at 510 W. State in Groesbeck. ••• Thursday, Sept. 13 – Limestone County NAACP meeting will be held at St Luke United Methodist Church, 405 S. Belknap St. in Mexia. ••• Thursday, Sept. 13, 67:30 p.m. – Freestone Republicans meet at party headquarters, 220 W. Main in Fairfield, for a business meeting, executive committee meeting and Romney-Ryan sign work day. All are invited. To learn more, call Doug Sanford, 903-389-4606. ••• Thursday, Sept. 13, 7:30 – Trinity Star Arts Council’s musical Smokey Joe’s Cafe will premier at Teague High School Auditorium. Features 37 favorite rock and roll songs performed with dance by local artists. Repeated Sunday afternoon, Sept. 16. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and are available at Incommons Bank in Fairfield or at The Teague Chronicle. For more info, email info@trinitystararts council.org or call Janie Richards at 903-388-4765. ••• Friday, Sept. 14, 7 a.m. – Mexia Lions Club will host their “Double Whammy” pancake breakfast and pancake dinner before the first Mexia Blackcat home football game. The menu includes hotcakes with breakfast sausage, orange juice and coffee. Tickets are $5 per meal and are available from any Lion member or by calling Horace Prather at 254625-0152. ••• Saturday, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m. – Prairie Hill’s Fall Festival activities start at 10:30 a.m. at the Prairie Hill Community Center and include barbecue lunches for $8 starting at 11:30 a.m., an

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Community Calendar auction following lunch, arts and crafts booths, a sweet shop and country kitchen, a raffle and other fun. Arts and crafts boots are available at no charge by calling Hattie Russell at 254-344-2258. ••• Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – St. James P.B. Church hosts its Rainbow Tea with Min. Delores Evans. ••• Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m. – The Woodland Cemetery Association holds its annual memorial program at the Sardis PB Church, 1021 E. Palestine St. in Mexia, with the Rev. Kennen Jackson as speaker. All who have loved ones buried in the cemetery and all other interested individuals are encouraged to attend. ••• Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-noon – The Freestone County Art League meets at the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1001 N. 8th Ave. in Teague. The new president and artist, Carl Puett, will demonstrate a simple beach scene at night. Those wishing to paint along with him will need to bring a canvas, art supplies, and white, black, phalo green, alizaran crimson, yellow ochre, raw sienna, and cadmium medium yellow oil paints. The meeting, with refreshments provided, is open to the public. ••• Saturday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. – The Iron Giant is the feature at Movie Day at the Gibbs Memorial Library. Enjoy a movie and refreshments. ••• Saturday, Sept. 15, 6 p.m. – All are invited to a potluck supper at Shiloh Community Center with music by The Tweedles starting at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., supper will be served. Drinks provided; admission fee is your covered dish. For questions call 254-562-7579.

••• Sunday, Sept. 16, 2:30 – Trinity Star Arts Council’s musical Smokey Joe’s Cafe will be performed at Teague High School Auditorium. Features 37 favorite rock and roll songs performed with dance by local artists. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students and are available at Incommons Bank in Fairfield or at The Teague Chronicle. For more info, email info@trinitystararts council.org or call Janie Richards at 903-388-4765. ••• Sunday, Sept. 16, 3:30 p.m. – St. James P.B. Church holds a pastor’s aide program with Pastor Sylvester Key II and Union Memorial Methodist Church of Coolidge as guest church. ••• Monday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m. – Freestone County T.E.A. Party meets at River of Life Church, Hwy. 84 E. in Fairfield. Speaker will be Lela Pittenger. Interested parties are welcome. ••• Monday, Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. – The Wortham ISD board of trustees holds its regular monthly meeting. They will discuss a resolution granting adjunct faculty status to county extension agents, sanction 4-H as an extracurricular activity, approve the CAD’s resolution to convey real property, consider bereavement leave, approve a date for board training, discuss personnel and hear reports from various departments. ••• Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1:30 p.m. – The Mexia Garden Club meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Gibbs Memorial Library for the Presidents’ Tea. Guest will be Master Gardener Jo von Rosenberg, presenting “Cultivate the Spirit While Gardening.” ••• Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 22-23 – A Hunter Education Course is being offered at the Teague High School Ag building, taught by Thomas Cannon, a Texas Parks and Wildlife certified instructor. The course is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Texas Parks and Wildlife law requires every Texas hunter born on or after Sept. 2, 1971 to successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. You may register by calling Thomas Cannon at 903-879-5786 or by e-mailing tcannon@teagueisd.org. ••• Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m.

– The UMW from the Central District meet at FUMC for a fall conference. A box lunch will be provided by Coffee Cabaret for $8. Barbara Howard from Laura Edwards will be the keynote speaker. To attend, call Sandy at 562-5567 to make a reservation. ••• Saturday, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. – The Lion King is the feature at Movie Day at the Gibbs Memorial Library. Enjoy a movie and refreshments ••• Saturday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. – Coolidge Volunteer Fire Department barbecue dinner and dance fundraiser, on Hwy 171 at the old feed store. The fun includes a Smash-n-Bash of a retired police car. Serving and the smash-n-bash start at 6 p.m. and the dance begins at 9 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Coolidge VFD. ••• Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. – St. James P.B. Church holds its pre-anniversary musical and invites all choirs, groups, soloists, etc to attend. ••• Saturday, Sept. 22, 7:308:30 p.m. Gibbs Memorial Library hosts International Observe the Moon night. Bring your telescopes and binoculars. The library will have moon activity sheets, give-aways and refreshments. ••• Sunday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m. – Woods Chapel Baptist Church will have its annual homecoming with guest speaker evangelist Machleann Grant of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Streetman. ••• Sunday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m. – Smith Chapel P.B. Church of Wortham will have its annual Homecoming service with the Rev. Claude Jackson of Sardis P.B. Church in Mexia as the guest speaker along with his church family. ••• Sunday, Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m. – St. James P.B. Church holds its pastor’s anniversary program with guest churches are Pilgrim Rest P.B. Church of Corsicana, Gary Moore, pastor; Mount Lebanon P.B. Church of Waxahachie, M.G. Yates, pastor; and Mount Rose P.B. Church of Ferris, A. Snell, pastor. ••• Monday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. – The Greater Mexia Area Habitat for Humanity holds

an informational seminar at the First Baptist Church fellowship hall. Anyone interested in applying for a Habitat home is encouraged to attend. Attendance at the seminar is a mandatory part of the application process. For more information, call 903-644-5297. ••• Monday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. – The Lake Mexia Citizens Association meets in the Recreation Building at the Lake Mexia Marina. There will be a guest speaker and all residents on and around the lake are encouraged to attend, get out and meet your neighbors, voice concerns and make a difference. ••• Saturday, Sept. 29, 1 p.m. – Madagascar is the feature at Movie Day at the Gibbs Memorial Library. Enjoy a movie and refreshments ••• Friday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. – There will be a Community Health and Information Fair, sponsored by Wortham Rehab Center, at the the First Methodist Church of Wortham. Call Emily at 254-765-3377 for questions. ••• Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. – The city of Kosse hosts the Kosse Fall Fest Street Dance with opening band Fang Dango Wes Hardin & the Country Outlaws closing the show. Cost is $8 each or $15 a couple. Bring your coolers, drinks and chairs. Any questions 254-375-2212. ••• Sunday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. – Smith Chapel P.B. of Wortham will have a combined mission program with Beulah Baptist and Woods Chapel. Minister Betty Macklin will be the speaker of the hour. ••• Friday-Saturday, Oct. 5-6 – Mexia exes will celebrate homecoming, and activities kick off Friday night with Mexia playing Kaufman. There will be a reception at the administration building on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. and at 10 a.m., Benny and Nell Lucas and W.N. and Bernadette Stone will be honored. The Mexia Public Schools Museum will also be open. The Class of 1962 is the honored class. Call Laura Rothrock at 254-747-2839 with questions. ••• Saturday, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Mexia High School Alum Homecoming reception at

the MHS Museum, MISD Administration Building, 616 N. Red River St., in Mexia. Attendees are invited to come and go as they like. ••• Sunday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. – St. Mary’s Catholic Church’s annual barbecue will be held. More information will be provided later. ••• Monday, Oct. 8, 10:30 a.m. – The Limestone County Retired Teachers Association meet at Gibbs Memorial Library. Guest speaker will be Jamie Lawson, District 6 Legislative Chairman and MCRTA Unit President.

••• Saturday, Oct. 20, 8-10 a.m. – Limestone County Fair Association Market Steers validation takes place. Exhibitors must bring their animals. ••• Saturday, Oct. 20, 9 a.m.5 p.m. – First United Methodist Church, 203 N. Canton in Mexia, hosts its Fall Festival. The event is open to the public and includes crafts, garage sale, barbecue lunch, sweet shop, pumpkin patch and live and silent auctions. ••• Thursday, Nov. 1 – This is the deadline for all Limestone County Fair Association exhibitors to become a member of either 4-H or FFA.The fair’s rules state exhibitors who are 8 years old and under as of Sept. 1, 2012 are eligible to show and will be supervised by a designated superintendent. All exhibitors must permanently reside in Limestone County and/or be enrolled in a Limestone County school, grades K-12. 4-H & FFA membership must be achieved by Nov. 1, 2012. Members must be in good standing by attending at least four meetings or sanctioned events in their enrolled chapter, prior to the 2013 Fair. Verification will be by official sign-in sheet. ••• To submit an item to be considered for the community calendar, email a description of the event, including date, time and location to news@themexianews.com, or bring it to our office at 214 N. Railroad in Mexia. You must include a contact name and phone number with your submission, which we will edit for content and brevity. Questions? Call 254-5622868.

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Ads at the top of this page and stories on this page are from the Sept. 13, 1919 edition of The Mexia Daily News. MAN SWALLOWS SILVER DOLLAR Associated Press Report. Clifton, Bosque Co., Texas, Sept. 11.—Clayton Tennison, manager of a local garage, has had an unusual experience. Accepting a jocular challenge, he undertook to receive payment of a purchase of gasoline amounting to $1.25 by catching same in his mouth. He caught the two dimes and the third, a nickel, he missed. The twirler announced the next shot would be a silver dollar and Tennison prepared to receive the large piece of metal in his mouth. It struck well inside his mouth and in some manner as to produce an involuntary gulp, so that he swallowed the dollar. A specialist removed the legal tender with the aid of instruments and the X-ray. The expenses of the recovery amounted to $125 and the young man has suffered no ill effects from the peculiar experience.

HURRICANE HITS MAINLAND TERRIFIC GALE BUT SMALL LOSS REPORTED Associated Press Report New Orleans, Sept. 13 – The tropical disturbance is moving northward into Louisiana west of the mouth of the Mississippi River, according to a press report. Dangerous easterly gales, probably reaching the force of a hurricane Saturday and Sunday night will chug in a westerly direction and then south Sunday morning, it is predicted. Miami, Florida, Sept. 13 – Many hours before the storm, which sank the Ward Liner, Cordon, in the Bahamas channel Tuesday with a loss of twentyseven lives, a vulture followed the ship and perched on her spar while the panic stricken crew, believing in superstition, were convinced that their fate was sealed. News of the storm was brought in by eight of her crew, which drifted for fiftythree hours in an upturned boat badly bruised and without water. All day long Sunday the ship pursued her way in calm seas and light winds and still the bird hovered overhead. Sunday night and Monday the Corydon staggered through smashing seas. Monday night every member of the crew engaged in a desperate battle for life. Tuesday they lost control of the vessel when the ship went under. Americans in the crew kept their heads and saved the lives of some others. WACO LOGICAL CENTER WORLDS COTTON MILLS “Waco is the world’s logical cotton mill center because onefourth of the world’s cotton is grown within 100 miles of Waco,� declared A. L. Burge, general manager of the Waco

Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday in an interview on getting more cotton manufacturies here. “Texas will have twelve cotton mills when the Miller Cotton Mills company completes its plant at Waco,� continued Mr. Burge. “There is now a cotton mill at West, Hillsboro, Waxahachie, Dallas, Cuero, Bonham, McKinney, Itasca, Corsicana, Sherman and near Denison. “There are more single cities in the east – in Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and even in Massachusetts which have more than twelve cotton mills in them. Chattanooga, Tenn., for instance has fourteen hosiery mills, making a cotton and near-silk hose. “The labor market is now on a par. The East once had a corner on skilled labor but now labor is bringing the same price everywhere. The establishment of the big Miller mill in Waco will create here a cotton mill labor market which will be an inducement to other mills to come here. “Waco is really the best location in the world for cotton mills because one-third of the world’s cotton is grown in Texas and one-fourth of the world’s cotton is raised within 100 miles of the Central City of Texas. “I see a vast opportunity before Waco’s door, not only in cotton but in oil. There is a producing field here of fourteen wells. Development of this field holds riches in store for Waco.� – Waco Times Herald. THE NEW WELL Mexia people will be greatly interested in the well that will go down in the proven gas field. For many years this has been looked forward to with anxiety, now the dreams of many will be realized. The contract for the drilling has been let and in a few days the people of this city will be making daily visits to the new place of hope. Geologists tell us that we have the best chance to get oil in this well than we have yet had. This is some encouragement and the general belief prevails that there will be some showing. Where there is such an abundant supply of gas there is bound to be some oil— the great question is —getting the right location. ——BOYS AND GUNS A lady telephoned the News office this morning and stated that some of the boys who are going out in quest of game are getting rather reckless with their guns and are shooting in the direction of houses and scaring cattle. This is entirely out of place. Hunting is goodsport and excellent exercise and should be encouraged, provided caution goes with the encouragement. The young men of Mexia can- not be too careful with their guns. If a bunch of doves are near a house then they had better let the doves along. If:a cow or horse is in the direction of the birds, then it is much better to let the birds alone instead

of shooting at a useful animal. When we have guns we seem to loose a great deal of our common sense. In the anxiety to bring down the bird we often take risks that would not be wise in ordinary circumstances. From over the State there are daily news reports of boys being killed by their comrades while hunting. Boys, let’s be careful and be sure and keep your gun on safety while going through fences or climbing steep banks or going through underbrush. Keep your gun pointed in the direction of nothing except when you are shooting to bring down something. ——GAME IS SCARCE. Hunters of many years experience state that there are as many doves now as ever, but that they are scattered and are hard to locate. This is due to the great amount of rainfall that we have had this year. All the tanks are full and water is everywhere. Doves usually come in late in the afternoon to get water and the hunter waits there to kill them. This year they are content to rest in some shady spot while Mr. Hunter waits anxiously for their coming to replenish their thirst. This is bad for the game seeker, but good on the birds. If you are to get doves this year you will have to go to the trouble of going after them. Many steps through grassburs and high cotton will be necessary. Many men are going to this trouble and are being highly successful, but for the most part the majority of hunters come back with few or no doves. ——NO KICK HERE According to Postmaster Simmons, there has been very little demand in Mexia for army food which the war department is now selling to the consumer through the post office department. Only two orders have been received at the local post office, one for a sack of rice and one for canned corn. Neither order was filled owing to a shortage in depot stores in San Antonio. This is a credit to our local food dealers, as there is no kick here on the H.C.L. compared to many other towns over the state. ——SEALS READY IN OCTOBER Automobile seals for 1920 will be ready for delivery some time between Oct. 1 and 15. All owners should procure seals early this year in order to avoid the confusion of the 1919 season, when the seals were not received from the State Highway Department until January. ——WILSON SPEAKS IN TACOMA Associated Press Report Tacoma, Wash., Sept. 13 – Reading to the Tacoma audience today part of his address to Congress asking for a declaration of war with Germany, President Wilson declared that the purpose there outlined was not fulfilled and could not be until the treaty was signed.

——GERMANS TO BE KEPT Associated Press Report Washington, Sept. 13 – It was announced that some of the German war prisoners would be kept and not turned over to Germany for some time. ——HOOVER IN NEW YORK Associated Press Report New York, Sept. 13 — Herbert Hoover, wife and son, arrived here today on the Liner Aquitania. ——PERSHING IN WASHINGTON Associated Press Report. Washington, Sept. 13.—General Pershing has re-established his headquarters of the American Expeditionary Forces at the War Department, where

over two years ago he took up the task. He was given a fitting welcome. ——MEETING MISS MEXIA Thim thair editors and linertypers and prufe readers down to the news office makes me tired. Evry time we manufacture a shore nuff swell article they go and mess it all up jus lak it was meant for ter be scrambled poetry or sumthing just as sick. Now, we claims to be a reel expertise whine it chums to putting comers whair they belong and punkteration marks in thair proper places. Also we sont the public to no that we can spell. In fact, we can beat that prufereader a spellin. It dont make no pertikuler difference to us except that we notice every thing else in the paper is just as correct as it can be and all the mistakes and errors happen to be in this arti-

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The Mexia Lady Cats traveled to LaVega last Tuesday, Sept. 11, to take on the Lady Pirates. The Lady Cats scrimmaged the Lady Pirates before the season began, so this was a good match to see how the Lady Cats have progressed. When the dust settled on the evening, Mexia prevailed in 4 games, 25-15, 14-25, 26-24, 25-23. This was not a well played match from either side, as both teams committed numerous miscues on the evening. And, after splitting the first two games, the Lady Cats trailed late in both the third and fourth games before the Lady Pirates succumbed in each one. Some individual performances on the night saw libero Aliyah Ransom record 17 digs and go 19 for 19 at the service line, while Michelle Robles had 11 digs on the night and went 20 for 21 from the service line. Ariel Ballard and QueShea King both had 11 kills on the evening, while setter Mary Speights had 31 assists and 15 digs. The Lady Cats now entertain the Corsicana Lady Tigers this Friday night, Sept. 14, in Mexia, before the Mexia vs. LaVega football game. The first volleyball match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. This will likely be the varsity starting the evening at 4:30 p.m. Also last Tuesday night, the Mexia freshman girls won their match against LaVega in 2 games, 25-18, 27-25 with Amy Killingsworth serving the final 2 points for the freshman after the score was tied 25-25. The Mexia JV girls also won their match in 2 games 25-18, 25-18. In Game 1 of the varsity match, Mexia jumped to a quick 4-2 lead with 2 service aces from Speights, along with a King kill, following a LaVega serving error. With the score 9-5, Ashley Johnson recorded a kill, followed by a Destiny Gage service ace for the 11-5 Mexia lead. Later, with the score 13-9, Robles came to the service line and before she was finished, Mexia had recorded kills from Ballard(2), Ransom, Speights and Cheyenne Thompson(2) for the 19-9 lead. Mexia maintained this margin for the remainder of the game and completed the 25-15 Game 1 win with a King kill on the

Mexia senior libero Aliyah Ransom with one of her 17 digs in LaVega on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Mexia senior Amy Johnson (15) and senior Destiny Gage (11) look on. Courtesy photo

final point. In Game 2, the Lady Cats again started strong at 3-0, with a Speights serving ace, along with kills from King and Ballard. Mexia still led 7-4 after a LaVega miscue, but this is where the bottom fell out for the Lady Cats as the Lady Pirates recorded 2 kills, while the Lady Cats were unable to return 6 serves, allowing the score to reach 712 before Mexia called timeout. After the timeout, Mexia scored to make it 8-12, but this was followed by 9 more Mexia miscues, combined with 2 Lady Pirate kills for the 8-23 score. The run was stopped when the Lady Pirate finally missed her serve. At this point, Mexia started playing a little better, but at 14-24, Mexia missed a serve to give LaVega the game at 14-25. In Game 3, the Lady Cat miscues continued and they

fell behind 3-7, then 3-8, but there was some controversy around point number 8 for LaVega. The Lady Pirates have a 6’4� middle hitter and she was holding her hands up as the ball was served. She is so tall her hands are over the net, simply standing in place. The serve hit her hand on the way over and Mexia misplayed the serve. The referees did not see the ball hit her hand and awarded the point to the Lady Pirates, but this was only after some protest from the Mexia side. The LaVega middle kept her hands down lower on subsequent serves by her team. Mexia continued to trail in this game and still trailed at 13-15 after a Ballard kill, which brought Ransom to the service line, where she served the next 3 points, including a service ace to give the Lady Cats their first lead of this game at 16-15. This

prompted a LaVega timeout. Mexia’s hitting and serving woes continued as they again fell behind at 20-23 and 21-24 after hitting miscues. A kill from King made the score 2224 and put Ransom at the service line. Mexia then recorded a kill from Ashley, a block for point from Ashley, followed by a King kill. On the final point, LaVega was unable to return the Ransom serve to complete the Mexia comeback at 26-24. In Game 4, the Lady Cats again put themselves in a hole with poor play and trailed 6-9 after a serving error, followed by a Lady Pirate kill. Mexia rallied and tied the score at 9 on a Ballard kill, but the Lady Cats could not take the lead and still trailed at 10-11 after a LaVega serving error. This brought Ballard to the service line and before she finished the score was 14-11 and the

Lady Pirates had called timeout. This proved to be a good timeout as LaVega tied the score at 14 and eventually took the lead at 15-17 after a couple more Mexia miscues. The Lady Cats again rallied and led 20-19 before 3 consecutive miscues gave LaVega the lead at 20-22. This was followed by a Ballard kill, a Robles serving ace and another serve the Lady Pirates could not return for the 23-22 Mexia lead and a LaVega timeout. After the timeout, LaVega had a strong attack, which Gage managed to get a hand on, with the ball going back over the net and reflecting off a LaVega player for the 24-22 lead. The Lady Pirates then recorded a kill for the 24-23 score before Ballard completed the 25-23 win with a kill of her own, giving Mexia a 3 games to 1 match victory.

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Wortham, Coolidge Roundup It was bounce back time for both the Wortham Bulldogs and Coolidge Yellow Jackets last Friday night, after each team suffered losses in the first week of the season. The Yellow Jackets improved to 1-1 after defeating the Bynum Bulldogs, 37-24. Wortham Meanwhile, scored 31 points in the first quarter of their game with Texas Christian Academy and added 20 more in the second to take a commanding 51-6 lead into the locker room at halftime. The Bulldogs got on the board quickly with quarterback Witty Busby’s 29-yard pass to receiver Brandon Campbell. Brysen Rhoades added a four-yard run and Shane Sykora scored from eight-yards out to make it 230. Rhoades also had a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown late in the quarter as well. The rest of the Bulldogs scoring came from touchdowns by Haven Proulx, Tyvon Freeman, Angus Worcester and Cameren Lewis. The final, Wortham 58 TCA 6. Navarro College Roundup Volleyball The Lady Bulldogs volleyball team split two games on Monday, Sept. 3, in a TriMatch at Temple College. Navarro lost the first match in five games to host Temple, 18-25, 25-21, 25-10, 22-25, 15-11. In their second match, the Lady Bulldogs took all three games against Cedar Valley, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21. Navarro played its first conference match on Wednesday, Sept. 5, against the Lady Cardinals from Trinity Valley Community College. The Lady Cardinals defeated the Lady Bulldogs in four games, 28-26, 25-14, 19-25, 25-23. The Lady Bulldogs (5-5, 0-1) will be looking for their first conference win on Wednesday, Sept. 12, when they will host Panola College at the K. and Ida Wolens Special Events Center at 6 p.m. Football After a week off from playing two out-of-state teams to open the season, the Navarro Bulldogs look to make it three straight wins when they host Cisco this Saturday, Sept. 15, at Corsicana’s Tiger Stadium. Game time is 7 p.m.

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COFFEE FILTER AT YOUR DISPOSAL Dear Heloise: I have disposed of USED COFFEE FILTERS in the garbage disposal and was recently told that they are not biodegradable. I was going on information that I had received years ago. Help! — Joe, via email Well, this requires a twofold answer. Yes, paper filters may be biodegradable (check your brand), meaning that eventually they will be broken down by living organisms. Yes, the disposal will chew up paper. But what happens when that wet paper (and grounds) goes down the plumbing? A big problem waiting to happen! Manufacturers of disposals say DO NOT put coffee grounds through it. Therefore, throw out your coffee filter AND grounds, or add them to the compost pile, if you have one. — Heloise TOILET LIDS Dear Heloise: A lot has been written about toilet SEATS. What about the toilet LIDS? Here are some reasons, from my own experience, that I would like to focus on keeping the LID down: • Stops cats and dogs from drinking out of the toilet. • Keeps toddlers from playing in it. • Keeps toys from being dropped in it. • Prevents rings and valuables from accidentally being flushed away. • May help avoid future expensive plumbing repairs (depending on what accidentally falls in — Heloise). 2012 Conceptis Puzzles, Dist. by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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FOR SALE 011 Homes for Sale

HOUSE FOR sale- As Is. 3 Bd @ 101 Roark, Coolidge. $5000.00 Call 214-941-4450

HOUSE FOR saleWortham. 2BD/1 Bth, 1 car garage, 2 storage bldgs, 1½ lots. For more info, call 254625-2578. No owner finance

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BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE

and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Limestone County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said 08/29/2012 County, I have on ________________, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in October, 2012, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at the North Door of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Groesbeck , Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 02:00 PM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Limestone and the State of Texas, towit: Sale #

Cause # Judgment Date

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Adjudged Value

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5417-A 06/28/12

R3811 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, ET AL VS. ALFREDO ROJO, ET AL

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5480-A 06/28/12

R1209 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, ET AL VS. CARLOS SAMANIEGO, ET AL

Lots 11, and 12, Block 19, Original Townsite, City of Coolidge, Limestone County, Texas, as described in Volume 799, Page 197, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$33,960.00

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5594-A 06/28/12

R21402 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, ET AL VS. FLORENCE W HUCKABY

All that certain tract of land situated in the Division XLIII, Limestone County, Texas, described as 0.50 acre, more or less, in deed dated September 1946, from I. W. Whorton to Florence Whorton, in Volume 302, Page 128, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas; SAVE & EXCEPT however, that certain 0.159 acre tract described in Volume 302, Page 128, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.341 acre, more or less.

$40,790.00

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5596-A 06/28/12

R11529 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, ET AL VS. AMANDA DONIELLE ROSE

69.00 acres, more or less, situated in the M.R. Palacios Survey, Abstract 21, Limestone County, Texas, as described in deed dated January 16, 1962, from Ella Mae McClaran etal to Sylvia McClaran Walton, in Volume 485, Page 25, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$144,900.00

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4818-A 01/18/06

R15505 AUGUST 30, 2012

CITY OF MEXIA, ET AL VS. *THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY LORENE B DAVIS, LORENE STRUCK-OFF 10-2006 AND IS NOW BEING BERNICE DAVIS, DECEASED, ET OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: AL All of Lot 2 and the West 1/2 of Lot 3, Subdivision 10-B, Division "S", City of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas as described in Volume 88, Page 807, Deed of Trust Records, Limestone County, Texas (R15505)

$0.00

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4819-A 10/20/05

R21047 AUGUST 30, 2012

CITY OF MEXIA, ET AL VS. ALMA SEALS, ET AL

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 3-2006 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 18, Block 2, West College Heights Addition, an addition to the City of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas as described in Volume 565, Page 290, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas

$650.00

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4852-A 05/19/05

R15783 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF MEXIA AND BI-STONE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT VS. JOSE MORENO, ET AL

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 10-2005 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 3, Block 5, Sunset Central Addition, Limestone County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 17, Plat Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$1,490.00

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4854-A 08/17/05

R16040 AUGUST 30, 2012

CITY OF MEXIA, ET AL VS. ED GAMBLE, ET AL

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 10-2006 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 26, Block 1-C, Roman Division XXX, an Addition to the City of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, as described in volume 436, page 126, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$0.00

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4930-A 06/29/05

R18469 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF MEXIA AND BI-STONE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ET AL VS. WINIFRED SHAW

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 10-2005 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 23, Thompson Hwy 14 Addition, Limestone County, Texas, as described in Volume 295, Page 428, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$1,700.00

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4931-A 01/21/09

R21518 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF MEXIA AND BI-STONE WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MORRIS REASE TAULTON

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 10-2009 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 1, Block 5, Division "S", Cogsdell Addition, an addition to the Town of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 17, Plat Records of Limestone County, Texas. (R21518)

$700.00

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4931-A 01/21/09

R21579 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF MEXIA AND BI-STONE WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MORRIS REASE TAULTON

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 10-2009 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 2, Block 5, Division "S", Cogsdell Addition, an addition to the Town of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2, Page 17, Plat Records of Limestone County, Texas. (R21579)

$700.00

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4927-A 05/19/05

R16396 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, CTIY OF MEXIA AND BI-STONE MUNICIPAL WATTER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ET AL VS. FANNY HEATH, ET AL

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 10-2005 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 11, Block "D", Division XXXII, City TRACT 1 of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, as described in Volume 289, Page 517, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$2,480.00

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4928-A 10/20/05

R16822 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF MEXIA AND BI-STONE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ANNIE JOHNSON

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 3-2006 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 18, Block "A", Division XLV, City of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, as described in Volume 303, Page 445, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$3,510.00

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4928-A 10/20/05

R16821 AUGUST 30, 2012

LIMESTONE COUNTY, CITY OF MEXIA AND BI-STONE MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT, ET AL VS. ANNIE JOHNSON

*THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 3-2006 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RE-SALE: Lot 16, Block "A", Division XLV, City of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, as described in Volume 303, Page 445, Deed Records of Limestone County, Texas.

$730.00

A462 J. QUIRK ACRES 25.6

$36,860.00

(any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Limestone County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Groesbeck, Texas, ________________ Sheriff Dennis D. Wilson Limestone County, Texas By Deputy

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Restorers put their best tractor forward

Katie Sauers, left, buys a breakfast taco from Delma Gilley at Saturdayʼs rummage sale to benefit Big Tʼs Buddies Autism Support Network. Gilley, who had her own restaurant for 18 years, cooked her signature treats of tacos and hot sauce to benefit the organization and delight sale-goers. Beside Gilley is volunteer Shannon McGraves.

ABOVE: Tommy Carter Blasingame, 6, of Mesa, Ariz., connects with his farming roots when he takes a seat in Arnold Grayʼs 1960 John Deere Model 3010 at the Antique Tractor Show held in Fairfield this past Saturday. Carter, as his family and friends call him, was in Fairfield to visit his grandfather Tommy Blasingame.

LEFT: Don Pointer, left, shows off three rare finds in his antique collection of John Deere tractors to Freestone County Sheriff Ralph Billings at the Antique Tractor Show, hosted by the Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club, which has members from both Limestone and Freestone counties. The tractor in front is a 1960 530 series, one of only 417. Behind is are a 320 series and a B series.

Roxanne McKnight photos

Buddies’ buddies go shopping

LEFT: Ginger Self, left, of Coolidge, along with other area residents, checks out the treasures offered at a rummage sale at the headquarters of Big Tʼs Buddies Autism Support Network, held this past Saturday. The benefits in this case went to help the group, which provides education and assistance for families with autistic children.

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