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Thursday April 7 , 2022
Garth Brooks Tribute Show Held at Old Town Theatre
Wischnewsky Dodge Buys Grand Champion Steer for $30,000
Adam Grant performed a tribute show to Garth Brooks at the Old Town Theatre last Friday. By Wade Thibodeaux performed a tribute show April 1, 2022 at the Old Country music singer/ to Country Music Legend Town Theatre in (contd songwriter Adam Grant Garth Brooks last Friday, on page 7)
Republican Party of Walker County Holds Conventions
Josh Wischnewsky(holding banner behind steer) bought the 2022 Walker County Grand Champion Steer for $30,000 at this year’s Fair. By Wade Thibodeaux at the 2022 Walker Coun- as they purchased several Wischnewsky Dodge ty Fair Premium Sale last items in the sale, but (conmade a pretty big splash Thursday, March 31, 2022 td on page 6)
Four Arrested After Burglary of Vehicles
Walker County Judge Candidate Colt Christian addressed the crowd during the 2022 Republican Party of Walker County Convention. By Wade Thibodeaux their precinct and County Northside Baptist Church. The Republican Party Conventions on Saturday, This convention (contd on of Walker County held March 26, 2022 at the page 7)
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 01:31 AM, the Walker County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a burglary of vehicles in the 10 block of Deborah Street. While in route the deputy responding observed a suspicious vehicle about 100 yards off of (contd on page 5)
Community
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50. Fuddy-duddies, for short 52. Stir fry pan 53. Bread portion 55. Mad King George’s number 57. *PelÈ and Ronaldo sport 60. *Sampras and Williams sport 63. Luau greeting 64. “____ my party, and I’ll cry if I want to...” 66. Sack fabric 68. Cheat or trick 69. Davy Jones’ Locker locale 70. Bert’s buddy 71. Coral barrier 72. Poetic “ever” 73. “The defense ____” DOWN 1. Oolong, e.g. 2. Crumbs 3. *#25 Down piece
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4. Off-the-cuff 5. Mylar filling 6. Socket insert 7. Adult elver 8. Tax of one tenth 9. Like Darth Vader’s side 10. Drop-off spot 11. Eugene O’Neill’s piece 12. One less than jack 15. Hair holder 20. African antelope 22. Boat propeller 24. Depart from the ground (2 words) 25. *Fischer and Kasparov sport 26. Reach a goal (2 words) 27. Private 29. *Palmer and Nicklaus sport 31. Dirty money 32. Wife’s dad, e.g. 33. Large violin
family member 34. *Bolt and Owens sport 36. *A trap in #29 down 38. Biblical pronoun 42. Blast from the past 45. Tin Man’s prop 49. Bambi’s mom 51. Sewing machine brand 54. Do like phoenix 56. Accustom 57. Like gin in fiz 58. Do like goo 59. Kitchen head 60. Russian autocrat 61. Overnight lodgings 62. Hissy fit 63. What acronym and acrylic have in common 65. *#29 Down prop 67. Oui in English
Community Calendar
THEME: WHICH SPORT?
ACROSS 1. Synagogue read 6. One in King’s sematary 9. Cabinet div. 13. Grind down 14. Aloha State’s welcome 15. Soup server 16. Bikini ____, Marshall Islands 17. Final, abbr. 18. Donor’s loss
19. *Vonn and Miller Olympic sport 21. *Ovechkin and Gretzky sport 23. Alternative to trade 24. Secret disclosure 25. Computer-generated imagery, acr. 28. Wise Men 30. Remnant of the past
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35. Egg-layers 37. Urban dwelling 39. Printer contents 40. Volcano in Sicily 41. Poetic although 43. Paella pot 44. Dictation taker 46. Like April 1st target 47. Locker room supply 48. Dirty or sleazy
Friday, April 8: -Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library Saturday, April 9: -Piney woods writers group from 2:00pm4:00pm at the library Monday, April 11: -Mother Goose Lapsit from 10:45am-11:45am at the library Tuesday, April 12: -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library -Learn to use Libby from 11:00am-12:00pm at the library
-Story time from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the library Wednesday, April 13: -Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library Thursday, April 14: -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library -Piney woods page turners book club from 11:00am-12:30pm at the library -KidScape from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the library -Learn to use Libby from 11:00am-12:00pm at the library Friday, April 15:
-Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library Monday, April 18: -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library -Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library Tuesday, April 19: -Story time from 10:45am-11:45am at the library Wednesday, April 20: -Sittercise from 10:00am-11:00am at the library
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Business Directory
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2817 Old Houston Rd. • Huntsville Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday April 7, 2022
Arrest Report
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Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home -All Prearranged Services Honored -Prearranged Funeral Sales 1700 Normal Park Huntsville, TX 77340
936-291-7300
From the office of Walker County Sheriff
Clint McRae Twenty individuals were arrested and booked into the Walker County Jail between Tuesday, March 29 and Thursday March 31. Continued indict-
ments from last week are also as followed. The individuals named have been magistrated and formally informed of the charges against them.
However, just because these individuals were arrested and magistrated does not mean they are guilty of the crimes they are charged with
committing. Also not everyone charged with a crime is alleged to have committed the crime in Walker County, but perhaps was simply arrest-
ed in Walker County on outstanding warrant(s) while in Walker County. In instances in which individuals were arrested on outstanding warrants,
their original conviction and the reason they are on probation or parole, if available, is included in parenthesis set.
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Arrest Report
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Church Services Baptist: -University Heights Baptist Church worship services every Sunday at 9:30am and 10:45am -First Baptist Church Hunts-
ville every Sunday bible study at 9:30am, worship at 8:30am, and 11:00am Catholic: -St. Thomas the Apostale Catholic Church Rosary
at 5:00pm and 5:30pm (English) every Saturday and every Sunday at 7:45am (English), 10:45am (English, and 12:30pm (Spanish)
Methodist: -First United Methodist Church worship every Sunday at 8:30am, 9:45am and 11:00am
FM 1791 on Bowden Road. At which time, Deputy stopped the vehicle and its four occupants to investigate it further. During the course of the investigation, Deputies found two handguns and a purse that
did not belong to any of the passengers of the vehicle. Victims of the burglary were contacted and were able to show proof of ownership of the handguns and purse. All four occupants were placed under arrest and transported to the Walk-
Presbyterian: -First Presbyterian Church Huntsville classes every Sunday at 9:15am and worship at 10:30am
Non-Denominational: -The Ark Church. 10:30 am service. Loman’s Student Center, 1717 Avenue J. Lead Pastor - Luke Cunningham. 936-463-8416
Four Arrested After Burglar y of Vehicles (contd) er County Jail. 20 year old, , Devin Harrison, 18 year old, Catavian Leblanc, 19 year old, Sasha James, and 21 year old, McKenzie Padon were booked in for Burglary of Vehicles (MA), Theft of Firearm(SJF), Possession
of Marijuana, Unlawful Carrying Weapon (MA) and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (F3). Sheriff McRae would like to thank the alert citizen that notified law enforcement of the suspicious activity.
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Local News
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Grand Champion Steer (contd) none larger than the very first item, the Grand Champion Steer. Wischnewsky outpaced everybody to claim the auction lot at $30,000, which is a record. And, speaking of records, the Premium Sale grossed $830,250.00 which is the highest total ever reached. Then on top of all of that, the Premium Sale, the Freezer Sale, and the exhibitor add-on money combined to total over $1,000,000.00, which is the first time that figure has been achieved. Admission ticket sales, rodeo ticket sales, carnival ticket sales, and even vendor sales were all reported higher
than any previous year’s totals. All in all, this year’s Fair was well attended and well supported. Fair activities started on Thursday, March 24, 2022 with the parade that wound its way through the downtown streets of Huntsville. Friday saw the opening night of the rodeo and the kickoff dance with both events being very well attended. Saturday, March 26, 2022 was the official opening ceremonies of the Fair that included the crowning of the Fair Queen and then a standing room only performance of the Walker County Rodeo. Sunday was the day for the
livestock exhibitors to begin to show their projects and that continued through the week with the market animals concluding on Wednesday and the scramble heifers showing Friday night. Thursday, March 31, 2022 was the big night as a packed main building enjoyed a delicious barb-que dinner and then the record breaking Premium Sale. The final weekend concluded with the bar-bque cookoff and the releasing of all of the projects. Some of the events of the 2022 version of the Walker County Fair and Rodeo are captured in these photos.
The Scramble Heifer competition was as tough as ever this year at the Walker County Fair.
Walker County Judge candidate Frank Olivares participated in the Fair Parade.
The bulls were rank at this year’s rodeo and this was one of the few qualified 8 second rides during the two nights of the rodeo.
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Part of the crew working the chutes during the rodeo.
Republican Party Conventions (contd) was part of the process for delegates to begin the formation of propositions that will make their way through the ranks of Precinct, County, and eventually State conventions and ultimately onto the ballot in the Primary elec-
tions. All Republican candidates and officeholders were invited to attend the convention and those that did attend spoke to the delegates. Those addressing the gathering were County Judge Danny Pierce, County Court
at Law Judge Tracy Sorensen, County Judge Candidate Colt Christian, District Clerk Elect Leslie Woolley, State Representative Candidate Ben Bius, and State Representative Ernest Bailes.
downtown Huntsville. Grant and his eight person band took to the stage and he sang for about an hour before taking a short break and then returned to the stage to
perform for another hour. In addition to the Garth Brooks songs, the band performed a few other genre songs as well as some instrumentals. The Old Town Theatre has a
full schedule through the Summer and into the Fall and more information can be found at www. oldtowntheatre-huntsville.org
Walker County Republican Women (WCRW) invite the public to attend a Candidate Forum for candidates on the May 24, 2022 Republican runoff ballot. Invited to speak
will be candidates for Walker County Judge and for Texas House District 12. The Candidate Forum will be held Monday April 18, 2022, at the Walker Education Bldg., lower level,
Gibbs Hall. The event begins at 5:30pm. WCRW is excited to host this event as it is an extraordinary opportunity to hear the runoff candidates speak once more before voting day.
Garth Brooks Tribute Show (contd)
Walker County Republican Women to Hold Forum
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© 2022 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 38, No. 18
The world just wouldn’t be the same without worms. What can we learn from a worm?
While we are quiet and shy, we are good to have around. We don’t have eyes, ears or legs, yet we provide an important service.
As earthworms burrow or dig into the ground, they swallow soil. They eat rotting plants and leaves. As this debris passes through the worm’s body, it is ground up by tiny stones in the worm’s gizzard and leaves the body as waste.
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This waste is called worm castings. Castings are dark and fertile and enrich the soil. Each day an earthworm produces its weight in castings. That’s a lot of recycling!
How long was the longest earthworm ever found?
Worms are master recyclers!
Do you think you can hear an earthworm move? If you put an earthworm on a clean, dry sheet of paper and listen very carefully, you will hear a little scratching noise. This noise is made by the eight small bristles an earthworm has on nearly every segment of its body. These bristles help earthworms move. Standards Link: Science/Investigation: Follow instructions for an investigation.
Garbage is for worms! You might think it is gross, but certain kinds of worms think garbage is yummy. Instead of tossing leftover salad, melon peels and apple cores into the trash or disposal, build a worm bin and start raising worms to eat your garbage.
How many different kinds of earthworms are there?
How strong are earthworms? They can push things up to times their own weight. That would be like you being able to push four refrigerators at one time!
RECYCLERS DISPOSAL GARBAGE SERVICE STRONG DEBRIS STONES BURROW WASTE WORMS GROSS COVER SOIL DARK DIG
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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.
Recycle Poster
Standards Link: Number Sense: Solve addition problems.
Replace the missing vowels to learn more about earthworms.
_lm_st all _f the _ _rthw_rms in N_rth Am_ric_ are n_t n_tive, but w_re intr_d_ced fr_m the _ld W_rld. Standards Link: Life Science: Know that all organisms cause changes in their environments and these can be beneficial or detrimental.
Scientists must be observant, watching things very carefully. Try this game to improve your powers of observation. 1. With a partner, pick a newspaper picture. Study it for one minute.
2. Cover the picture and write down everything you remember about it. Who can remember the most details? Standards Link: Science/Investigation: Follow instructions for an investigation.
Look through the newspaper for names and addresses of agencies involved in recycling. Make a poster encouraging students to recycle and list where different items can be recycled. Post this in your school.
Standards Link: Research: Students use the newspaper to locate information.
Send your story to: wade@walkercountypress.com
Why is it important to know how to read? Describe to other students the reasons reading is important and entertaining.
Deadline: May 1 Published: Week of May 29 Please include your school and grade.
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Obituaries
David Duesing David Arthur Duesing age 75, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was called to be with Jesus Sunday, March 13, 2022 after a courageous battle to regain his health after falls resulting in brain bleeds culminating with Covid. He is now pain-free and happy. He was born in Taledo, Ohio on October 2, 1946 to Charles Duesing and Marguerite Perkins Duesing. David graduated from high school in Austin, Texas and joined the U.S. Navy in 1966, served six years in Submarines during the Vietnam War Era. He began civilian life at the Austin Power Plant; met and married “the love of his life”, Sally Hammonds. They moved to Houston where he worked at Petro Lite, and their daughter Whitney was born. David and Sally would drive to Huntsville to visit Sally’s mother and liked it so much they moved there and then their second daughter Natalie was born. David worked for Brown Oil Tool and later started his own business, D & D Services. He eventually closed the business to be a one-man operation. Cleaning Dr. Monday’s offices on 11th, and Veterinary offices to name a couple. He drove clients to/ from Houston airports and cleaned and maintained client’s homes and yards. He was at their beckoned call. He was a blessing to many in Huntsville. He was an ac-
tive member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Huntsville, volunteering for whatever was needed. He delivered food stuffs donated for the less fortunate to the Good Shepherd Mission. In addition, he contributed countless hours and miles to community involvement, serving his church and others through participation in the local St. Vincent DePaul Society Conference. One of his main missions in life was to serve the Lord through others. David was a blood donor for years and when he was no longer able to give his blood, he would set out the many blood drive signs throughout the City, for Esther Cousins every month. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Sally of 43 years, daughter Whitney and sonin-law George Peek; granddaughter Amelia Peek; sister and husband, Marguerite and Tom Duesing; brother and wife, John and Judy Duesing; sister-in-law Bonnie Duesing; numerous nieces and nephews in Austin and beloved fur babies. David is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Marguerite Duesing, daughter Natalie Marie Duesing and brother Charles Duesing.
Margaret Faye Mosley Margaret Faye Mosley went home to heaven on March 16, 2022, at the age of 99. Margaret was born to Joe and Dora Simms on January 16, 1923 in Camden, Arkansas. In early 1944, Margaret met the love of her life, M.L.
Mosley. Soon after, they wed in a barber shop in Freeport, Texas and went on to have three children; Jonnie, Curtis and Darlene. Throughout her life, Margaret and M.L. had big adventures and traveled the United States and Canada with a camper in tow. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, sibling and husband. Margaret is survived by her three children: Jonnie (Harold) Willis, Curtis (Debbie) Mosley and Darlene Smith; eight grandchildren: Shellie (Jon) Irish, Dean Willis, Dusty (Tonya) Mosley, Wendy (Joel) Brewer, Mandy (Dustin) Cannon, Misty Johnston, Lacey (Greg) Miller and Weston (Renee) Smith; twenty-one great grandchildren and six greatgreat grandchildren. Margaret lived for her family, loved the Lord and truly enjoyed a long and fruitful life.
Cecil Robert Brown Cecil Robert Brown left this life on earth to his final home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 18, 2022, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee at the age of 74 years. Cecil was born in Huntsville, Texas on February 19, 1948, to Robert Earl Brown and Edith Marie. When Cecil was nine months old his biological father was in a fatal accident and Edith married Ray Brown who raised Cecil as his own. Our family moved to Pasadena, Texas in 1959 where he graduated from Pasadena High School in 1966. He and his family move back to Huntsville, Texas in 1971 and
worked for Heil Company as a certified welder for fifteen years. He then moved to Maryville, Tennessee and retired from Alcoa in Knoxville. He then moved to Murfreesboro in Tennessee where he operated his own business as a water technology specialist. Cecil loved to work with his hands and could fix most anything that was broken. When he was very young, he would take a motor apart just so he could put it back together which made him a great mechanic. Cecil loved being outdoors, he loved to hunt, he loved to cook, he was an avid golfer, and he loved his fourlegged fur babies. But most of all, Cecil Brown was a man that loved his family. A love and bond so strong that most people cannot understand. His family loves him more than life and our hearts are broken and has not yet figured out how to live without his kind and compassionate spirit and a smile that would melt your heart. Cecil was survived by his wife Robin. His daughters: Lisa Brown; Dana Holladay and late husband Larry; and Angie Bass. His son, Cecil Robert Jr., and wife Katie. Sisters: Glenda Haley, and husband Tommie. Judy Hoke and husband Floyd. Grandchildren: Justin Brown, Emerson Brown, and William Brown. Along with several nieces and nephews and cousins that he loved dearly. Cecil fought the good fight and finished the race and has kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). We know heaven is rejoicing but you will be forever missed here on earth.
Etsuko Hashaw
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Etsuko Hashaw, 87, of Warner Robins, GA, passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2022. A graveside service will be held at East Sandy Cemetery on April 2, 2022 at 10:00am. She was born in Kyoto, Japan and was the daughter of Sumiyosi and Teruko of Japan. She was of Baptist faith and retired from Mitsui Steel Company of Houston, Texas. She loved traveling, was a wonderful cook, enjoyed her hot tea, enjoyed shopping and reading books. She had boundless energy and loved singing, dancing, laughing and playing with children. A good animated story teller, especially Japanese ghost stories, as well as her life as a young Japanese girl. She was very competitive athletically, even as an adult, achieving several 300 games bowling but her family was her greatest joy. Mrs. Hashaw is preceded in death by her husband Estel Hashaw, both parents, two sisters; Katsuko and Toshiko, son James Hashaw and sons-in-law Larry Perez and Ayche Snyder. Left to cherish her memory are John Hashaw (Audrey), Nora Hashaw, Carol Knowles (Dave), 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and her beloved cat Nikki. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her
Gracie Cortez Dixon Gracie was born in Pinedale, Texas on October 8, 1931 to Jim and Altagracia (Gracie) Cortez, later moving
to Dodge, Texas where she called home. She graduated from Huntsville High School in 1950. Gracie married the love of her life, Zane Harold Dixon in 1951. The timber and cattle industry provided an income for their family as they went on to have four children: Edmond Dixon, deceased at birth, James Dixon and wife, Cheryl, Russell Dixon, deceased, and Mitchell Dixon. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, but so much more! A friend, mentor, mother-figure, cook, prayer warrior, accountant for the family business, the list could go on and on. All of her friends and acquaintances were convinced of her love for the Lord. Gracie showed His love as He commanded to “Love thy neighbor as thyself”. She will never be forgotten because of the faith and fearlessness to share it with others. This was very evident as she taught Sunday School at First Baptist Church of Dodge for 60 years. Gracie was presented the Dodge Homecoming Pioneer Award in 2007. Gracie always portrayed compassion and unconditional love for those whom she encountered. She dearly loved her own children and had a special place in her heart for her “loves of her life”, her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always guaranteed a special “performance” or a hide and seek game every visit that was made. These visits always brought her great joy! There was one more love and that was the Houston Astros, in which she never missed a game. Gracie lived through the Great Depression, WW II, in which all three of her brothers survived, washing diapers by hand for three boys, and living off the bounty of the land. Gracie learned to drive in 1967 in order to provide transportation for the
Walker County Press-Page 11 boys to be able to participate in athletic events, band, and rodeos, oh, not to mention “wrapping houses” in the village on Halloween. Gracie is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gracie Cortez, brothers; Jim, Jose’, Octavio, sisters; Mildred, Emma, Alicia, Neoma, and Lupe. Husband, Zane and two sons, Edmond and Russell. The family would like to extend appreciation to the staff of Carriage Inn for always being there if the family could not.
Cecil Crawford Murray Cecil Crawford Murray, 85, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, in Huntsville, Texas. Cecil was born in Huntsville on November 20, 1936, to Cecil Wyatt and Annie Pearl Murray. Cecil graduated high school from Huntsville High School in 1954 where he lettered in several sports in high school. Cecil attended college at Southern Methodist University where he played basketball and was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After college, Cecil was an entrepreneur in both the retail and restaurant industries, and he spent many years in oil and gas. He was an avid golfer and played many of the world’s best courses, including the birthplace of golf, St. Andrew’s. He was a scratch golfer for many years and was proud of “shooting his age” when he was 68 years old. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister Lenora Ann Murray Powell. He is survived by 2
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brothers, Guinn Hugh Murray of Huntsville and Mike Murray and his wife Kathy of Spring, his daughter, Cathy Murray Lewis and husband Fred of Austin, his son, Charles Crawford Murray of Rogers, Arkansas, and grandsons Carter Wilmans Murray and William Joseph Lewis.
Jack Gilbert Ramsey Jack Gilbert Ramsey ended his earthly journey on March 29, 2022, in Huntsville, Texas at the age of 82 years. Jack was born in Easterling, Texas on May 18, 1939, to James and Irma Pearline Ramsey. When Jack was 1 year old his father died due to Tuberculosis. His Uncle Jess and Aunt Jessie along with his Uncle Charles and Aunt Shirley helped his mother raise him. He was always grateful for their part in his life. In his younger years, Jack worked in the grocery business, then went to work with Houston Natural Gas Company. He was drawn back into the grocery business and excelled in that industry. After his retirement from the grocery industry, he went to work part-time, for his longtime friend Johnny Foster. He loved that job because he got to work with people every day. Jack loved to hunt and fish, but especially hunt. He couldn’t wait for deer and turkey season. He loved his time by the campfire and would tell his jokes and tell his stories which everyone always enjoyed. But most of all, Jack was a man that loved his family.
He looked so forward to the family reunion every year. Jack is survived by his daughter Paula Seale and her husband Donn of Huntsville, Texas. His son: Tim Ramsey and his wife Delia of Huntsville, Texas, Gary Ramsey and his wife Elaine of Little Elm, Texas, and Chad Ramsey of Huntsville, Texas. Grandchildren: Jessie, Sarah, Jackson, Christopher, Justin, Melissa, Kailey, Jenna, Brenton, Amanda, and Courtney. Great grandchildren: Cadence, Xander, Grayson, Carson, Ella, Blake, Brooks, Avery, Oliver, Riley, Eli, McKenzie, Kaden, Kamyrn, Dylan, and Madalyn. Brother: Dennis, Donnie, Ronnie, and James. Sister: Janice.
Carol Ann Lukehart-Browne
Carol Ann Lukehart Browne, 65, passed away on Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 after a long and arduous battle with kidney failure surrounded by her loving family. Carol spent her childhood years growing up in Oklahoma. Her eagerness to learn drove her to pursue numerous studies, degrees, and travels across the world. After graduating Oklahoma City University Law School in 1982, she and her husband moved to Texas where she would practice law for 10+ years. Carol was a beautiful soul, beaming with passion and unfailing love. She poured herself into all she did - as a lawyer; as a teacher and mentor through trial and justice based courses she created and taught to gifted & talented students; as an author extraordinaire with an incredible way with words through her works ‘Rainbows are Circles’, ‘Cabin Rules’, and ‘Life is Sublime Because of Minty Time’; as a volunteer, helping numerous organizations and charitable non-profits care for others in need; and as a deeply spiritual child of God through
her pursuit of Christ, always seeking to love and help all that crossed her path. She continually pursued a deeper, richer understanding of God and commitment to be obedient to Him. She understood Agape love which she spread through her family, friends, and anyone she encountered. We are secured in knowing that God welcomes His good and faithful servant into His heavenly realm. So many scripture verses embody Carol’s relationship with God. The verse she
proclaimed as our family’s verse is Deuteronomy 30:6, “and the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul that you may live.” Carol is survived by her husband Richard Browne, daughter Courtney Browne, mother Patricia Lukehart, and two four-legged ‘people-with-fur-on’ boxer kids Scout and Maggie. A graveside service will be held in Ardmore, Oklahoma
Thursday April 7 , 2022 where her body will be laid to rest next to her father. We, the family, would ask that in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following ministries/ organizations Carol was passionate about: Desiring God Ministries (https://give. desiringgod.org/), Lone Star Boxer Rescue (https://www. lonestarboxerrescue.com/ info/display?PageID=4958), or Passion Conferences (https://passionconferences. com/give/).
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Lifestyle
Sunday Observations by Christy
Yall...........what in the ever loving nonsense is happening in our world??? This last week has shown a level of youth crime that is mind boggling! In Beaumont, there were I think SIX kids arrested for a murder, ranging from 14-18. In Fannett, we had a 22 year old, and a 24 year old arrested for murder of a 16 year old. The youth crime is out of control, even in rural America. Not surprising, we have systematically removed any authority our educators have, because parents have decided their precious darling would do no wrong. Parents are too busy doing their own thing to focus on the children. Little Johnny
looks great on social media so he could never be the problem, it’s those bullies, it’s the teachers, it’s the bosses, it’s the co workers, it’s the police, it’s the judge, it’s the jail system.....wait.....is it the coroners fault too? Folks, let me be perfectly clear. My little angel was.....well, far from an angel. She was a good kid, she is a good 30 year old. She is also a person that screwed up. She has made bad choices. She has gotten in trouble, although not with the law. So I am NOT, nor would I ever, say my kid is perfect. But what she is, and was, is a kid who knew there were repercussions for her behavior. She will openly
tell anyone, if I ever go to jail, I know to not call my mom. She will leave me. What she is now, is a person who has figured out Mom isn’t always crazy, that poor choices bring major consequences. She is HUMAN. So I do not say this from a perch of perfection. I am far from it. But if you young parents dont stop blaming every single person, besides your kid, when they screw up and stumble, we are in a world of trouble. Sometimes, little Johnny is “bullied” because he’s a jerk to others. That’s not being bullied, that’s being handed a dose of your own medicine. Sometimes, little Susie is in trouble at school because she has a smart mouth with no respect for anything, much less authority. But instead of saying, yes Mr. Teacher, we will handle this at home, you say....”well what was everyone else doing”. THAT DOES NOT MATTER. If your child was doing something disrespectful then let them be punished. My parents always let us fall. There were times the teacher was at fault, but I had been disrespectful. I paid the price for that. Because you see respect for others, equates respect for self. It also equates respect for life. Sadly, we are seeing an epidemic of no respect for anything other than personal gratification. Guess what kiddos? Life is hard, its harder when you are stupid. It’s even more difficult when you tolerate
the behavior and breed excuses. Whew....Happy Sunday peeps. The answer is not home school, it is not blaming the authority, it is not blaming another kid. It’s also not saying, I have no clue why my child is in jail, he’s a good boy. Chances are VERY good if he is in jail, he’s done SOMETHING. Take the responsibility of raising decent human beings
Thursday April 7 , 2022 that you are turning out to society. I could care less if your kid has a 4.0, is an engineer, or is the janitor. If they have no respect for others, the first person that has failed, IS YOU. The parent. Get it together, yall are better than this. You don’t let your kid play in the road because you want them to live. Literally you are leading your kids to jail, or early death, if you fail
to teach the basic skills of respect. Think about THAT. Get involved. Be so in your kids’ business that they know you are a raging presence. Be firm. Your job is not to be their BFF, Bestie, or anything like that. You have time for that if they make it to adulthood. Your job is to raise them, you got one shot. Do it now. Their lives depend on it.
WOODS, WATERS, and WILDLIFE
FRESHWATER FISHING REGULATION CHANGES By John Jefferson
We have some of the best and most varied fishing in America. Of the top ten states in paid fishing licenses purchased, Texas sits at the top. Many non-residents come to Texas just to fish. I interviewed a man originally from Ohio last week because he had caught 13.96-pound largemouth bass in Lake Austin. That’s rare. He had fished some big waters in the north but raved about Texas fishing. The variety of species and numbers of fish in our lakes and streams
says a lot. The list of state record fish tells the tale. I counted 74 species and subspecies of fish that have made Texas record books. Sure, not all of them are sought after by anglers, but somebody caught at least one or there wouldn’t be a record fish by that name. But, how come? What makes Texas such a popular place to fish? Reasons have to include our habitat. Our water is clean. And you don’t need an ice auger to fish it. Our temperatures are usually mild and conducive to fish breeding and growth. But Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) deserves the most
credit. TPWD fisheries biologists constantly survey populations for trends that need addressing. That leads to regulations. And enforcement of those is ably administered by trained game wardens. The process is evaluated each year at this time, and changes are presented, vetted, and adopted, if appropriate. Public comment is always considered. It’s a dynamic process. Its success lies in the quality of our fishing. Most of this year’s changes are in north and east Texas. Lake Texoma’s boundary with the inflowing river was delineated due to special regulations in the lake. And
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special exceptions to statewide walleye regs were eliminated. Alligator gar harvest will be prohibited in May 2023. Transfer of invasive carp as bait was also prohibited in the Red River and tributaries. On Sam Rayburn, the upstream boundary was also delineated to separate the river from special catfish regs on the lake. A press release concerned me since it stated that the reg corrected an error in “a suite of lakes,” without identifying them. After doing some checking, the reg de-
leted an inaccurate, out of date, 12-inch minimum largemouth length limit and established a 16-inch maximum length limit on these lakes: Bellwood, Davy Crockett, Kurth, Mill Creek, Moss, Nacogdoches, Naconiche, Purtis Creek State Park, and Raven. A new lake, Bois d’Arc (Fannin County), also has the maximum length limit of 16-inches and no minimum length limit. Some ardent bass fishermen could be interested in this lake when opened, since the explosive growth
Lifestyle rate of bass in a new lake is always enticing. Moving southward, in Coleto Creek and Fairfield lakes, red drum regulations will revert to statewide regulations. The only other reg change was in the definition of striped bass. It deleted reference to white bass and subspecies. TPWD felt this more accurately represents intent of the rules and avoids identification confusion. And I hope THIS column isn’t confusing to readers.
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Still Dead?
A tree by an oasis in Big Bend National Park looked like it had been struck by lightning decades ago. The top of the old tree was gone. However, a single limb, while still attached, had fallen over to the ground, taken root, and was growing again. Dal and I were admiring the tree and he said, “Hmm, it’s dead on one side, but full of life on the other!”
Texas provides plentiful and varied angling from big game fishing for largemouth bass to family fishing for white bass, catfish, or perch. Intense fisheries research leads to wise management regulations that are continuously reviewed and updated by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and its Commission. Photo by John Jefferson.
“And you, Christ made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins.” (Ephesians 2:1) Danny R. Biddy, Chaplain: Chambers County Sheriff’s Office & Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
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Disclaimer: This column is the opinion of Publisher Wade A. Thibodeaux and may contain subject matter on a variety of topics, but usually contains humor of some description. An occasional serious thought may be thrown in to entice the reader to think.
It’s Monday night and once again, this is the last thing that I’m doing for the papers this week. I don’t really have a topic, so I’m just going to ramble around and find something to fill the space that I’m sure my editor has saved for me because most of the paper is finished and they are just waiting on me to bang out this column. After that last sentence, I’m pretty sure that I lost most of you, but to the ones that are still with me, I say Thank You. I have been banging out a weekly column for over 20 years and it’s rare that a week goes by that I don’t receive a comment from somebody about something that I wrote in a column. My problem is that by the time that you are reading this column, half of the next week has passed and I’ve already started formulating my thoughts for the next column.......you know I’m a slow thinker and it takes me a while to gather my thoughts.
Add to that the fact that it may have been a column from a couple of weeks ago that tickled somebody’s thought process and I’m usually pretty far removed from remembering just exactly what I said and what I wrote in the particular column that the person that I run into in the Post Office is referencing. Once we get into the conversation, I can usually remember enough to carry on a discussion about my column, but occasionally, I’m clueless. The person on the other end of the conversation must think that I’m missing a few brain cells because who can’t remember what they’ve written, but honestly folks, there’s quite a bit of stuff that goes through the ol cabeza and I’m getting older by the minute and more forgetful by the second. Anyway, enough about that, let’s get to what I was going to write about this week. I could tell you about the fantastic Walker
County Fair Premium Sale that I attended last Thursday evening and the record setting amount of money that was gathered up at the sale. I could also tell you about the first of four events that I attended last Friday night and that was the Walker County Bar-BQue Cookoff. I could tell you that thanks to a wonderful cook and a good friend, I was able to get some ribs and brisket a little early because he knew that I had to go to another function and he indulged me and served me right off of the pit. I could also tell you about the quick stop that I made to snap a few pictures of the Walker County Fair Scramble Heifer Show and ran into another friend who introduced me to his friend that had graduated from the same High School as I had(although 20 years later). I could tell you about the mad dash to my house to clean up and change clothes before going to a wonderful event
called Wine Quest that is sponsored by the Huntsville Rotary Club and finally, I could tell you about the last stop on my night as I went to The Old Town Theatre to take a few pictures of a Garth Brooks Tribute Show, but I’m not going to tell you about all of that stuff. The reason that I’m not going to tell you about all of that is that a few weeks ago, a fellow came into my office and was visiting with my Office Manager
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and he told her that I sure liked to talk about myself in my column. Well, yes, I do. It’s my column and what else am I going to write about??? If I start writing about other people, I will be accused of gossipping. If I write about political stuff, I’ll surely get in trouble and I don’t go to see many movies, therefore I can’t include a movie review. So, you’ll just have to put up with me writing about me. I’ve been so busy with all
of the things going on in my life that I don’t even have a Sonic story to tell you. I’ll be traveling this next weekend as I am covering a Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Ft. Worth. I’m not going to tell you what it’s about, but it’s in Ft. Worth and I like Rodeo, so maybe you guys can connect the dots. I’ll tell you all about it next week, but until then, I’m.......... Wade in the Shade.
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