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Sophomore big guys Jordan Keeton, left and junior SethBarclay, right, compete in the 100 meter dash.

36’6 1/4” got senior varsity Eagle Tyler Wilson a third placein the triple jump at last Saturday’s Hubbell Meet.

Junior Maria DeLeon went 800 meters in 3:01.55 to takefourth place at the Hubbell Track Meet last Saturday.

Freshman Derek Cantu jumped 32’5” in the triple jump totake home first place for the JV Eagles.

Spin and release! Jordan Keeton, sophomore, places 6th inthe discus with a throw of 90’7”.

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Gun nuts and bolts

My friend, Bob Terrell,recently brought me an articlefrom the March 10 issue of theSan Angelo Standard Times,because it contained an articlethat is extremely offensive toAmericans. But then, thosekinds of articles don’t seem toraise a lot of dust these days.Maybe that’s because there arefewer and fewer Americans inAmerica, per capita.

This particular piece of trashwas written by Dan K.Thomasson. Mr. Thomasson,while articulate and engaging,is dumber than a trigger guard.And I say that with the utmostrespect.

Mr. Thomasson entitled hisgarbage ‘The several varietiesof gun nuts.’ Right away it’sobvious that this guy has noidea what he’s talking about.As evidence for this statementI submit that anyone whowould write that line doesn’t

like guns to begin with, and theonly reason for a sane, rationalhuman to dislike inanimateobjects is because he doesn’tknow anything about them.

Guns are just tools, no moredangerous or evil than carswhich, by the way, are indirect-ly responsible for many timesas many American deaths eachyear as guns are indirectlyresponsible for. A dislike ofguns is as stupid as a dislike ofcoffee tables. If you don’t wantone, don’t buy one, but leaveeveryone else alone.

I would bet a truckload of.223 ammo that, should Mr.Thomasson find himself in adark alley facing several highgang members, he wouldbecome a ‘gun nut’ in a jiffy.Of course, by that time itwould be too late.

The first line of the articlesays “Firearms mania seems tofall into several broad cate-gories with elements of each inthe other.” The first rule ofholes, which Mr. Thomassonhas evidently not learned, is toquit digging.

‘Mania’ is, according to Mr.Webster, “1) insanity charac-terized by uncontrollable emo-tion or excitement 2) excessiveor unreasonable enthusiasm.”So people who own guns are,according to Mr. Thomasson,either insane or, at the veryleast, excessive or unreason-able.

According to the rest of thearticle, the people Mr.Thomasson believes are eitherinsane or excessive are thosewho advocate that the SecondAmendment guarantees anindividual right to keep andbear arms. In other words, ifyou are silly enough to believe2A means what it says, you’renuts.

Mr. Thomasson makes itclear in his article that he isn’ttalking about people who ownhuge numbers of guns, or goout and shoot everything insight at every opportunity, oreven people who obtain aConcealed Handgun Licenseand carry a gun around some-times. All you have to do toqualify as a ‘gun nut’ or a‘maniac’ in his book is tobelieve you have a right to owna gun.

Well, I’m beginning to won-der if there aren’t certain peo-ple who shouldn’t be allowedto own a typewriter. I guessMr. Thomasson should be gladthe First Amendment applies toindividuals, as does the

Second, or else he might not beallowed to express his ludi-crous opinions.

Now, just to be sure weknow what kind of people Mr.Thomasson thinks are ‘gunnuts’ and ‘maniacs,’ let’s lookat some interesting quotes.

“Those who hammer theirguns into plows will plow forthose who do not.” ~ ThomasJefferson

“I ask, sir, what is the mili-tia? It is the whole people. Todisarm the people is the bestand most effective way toenslave them.” ~ GeorgeMason

“Firearms stand next in lineto the constitution itself. Theyare the American people’s lib-erty teeth and keystone underindependence. From the hourthe pilgrims landed to the pres-ent day, events, occurrences,and tendencies prove that toensure peace, security, andhappiness, the rifle and pistolare equally indispensable. Thevery atmosphere of firearmsanywhere restrains evil inter-ference – they deserve a placeof honor with all that’s good.”~ George Washington

“Encouraging firearmsrestrictions encourages law-lessness. A vote for gun controlis a vote for murder, rape, andoppression.” ~ me

“No freeman shall ever bedebarred the use of arms.” ~Thomas Jefferson

There is an old saying thatthe true test of a man’s intelli-gence is the extent to which heagrees with you. It seems Mr.Thomasson disagrees withsome pretty smart people,some of the most respected andrevered leaders of our country.And me.

The bottom line, though, isthat it doesn’t matter what Mr.Thomasson thinks about gunsor the people who own them. Itdoesn’t matter what you or Ithink about them, either. It isirrelevant whether some igno-rant and uninformed wackobelieves we should be debarredthe use of guns. Firearms own-ership is our right as humanbeings, and it is guaranteed usas Americans. Mr. Thomassoncan whine and wet himself allhe wants, it won’t change thefacts.

And when you look at theissue intelligently, it wouldseem the term ‘maniac’ moreaptly applies to those whodon’t appreciate guns than tothose who do.

I realize we can’t all agree.But I believe we could all usecommon sense . . .

Kendal Hemphill is an outdoorhumor columnist and publicspeaker who doesn’t care much forplowing for others. Write to him atPO Box 1600, Mason, Tx 76856 orjeep@verizon.net

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I had a front row seat at theceremony to welcome theTexas Viet Nam vets onMonday afternoon. This was-n’t exactly on purpose, but itworked out. I was still in myoffice at the courthouse whenthe full group of motorcycleriders – with police escort,patriotic music, Boy Scouts,and all – pulled in behind mycar. I enjoyed the show and asthe rain drops began to fall, Ileft feeling very good aboutour veterans. I saw the line ofmotorcycles leaving, againwith a police escort, as I camein to work on Tuesday morn-ing. I think it must have beenat least a half mile long. Whata neat thing the Chamber doesin promoting this every year.

The SPC ladies had a goodmeeting last week and packedup boxes for our new platoonin Iraq. This group has 34members, with two females.The cost of the APO flat rateboxes went up to $12.50, butwe are in good shape to con-tinue this support for theremainder of the year. Thenext shipping day is set forApril 14 – you can get yourdonated items to me or to theShort Stop by noon that day.

The Texas Trash Off Day isApril 10, so once again we arehoping for a good turn out topick up the trash along our lit-tle stretch of Highway 377.There is a lot going on thatday, with the recycling effort

set up in Junction as well asthe highway clean up. I amexcited to think that maybe therecycle facilities will be per-manent in Kimble County, aswe have lagged behind Masonand Kerr Counties.

I have to tell you that I havehad some interesting reactionsto my toll road proposal in myBridges column a couple ofweeks ago. Some thought itwas a dig at the county roadsituation – and it was. Somethought I was taking a shot atthe hospital district – and Iwas. Some thought I was talk-ing about the health carereform combat – and I was. Iguess everyone takes some-thing they need from whatthey read. That’s what it’s allabout – it gets you to thinking!

This brings me to myannouncement to run for a seaton the Hospital District Board.There are two positions expir-ing, and they will be voted onthe same day that the voters ofthe County will decidewhether or not to abolish theDistrict. If the vote is to retainthe District, then the two peo-ple who receive the highestnumber of votes will begin toserve on the Board; if the voteis to dissolve the District, thenthe Board will also be dis-solved.

This election is set for May8 – all polls will be open forvoting in the Hospital DistrictBoard and the County elec-

tion. The School DistrictBoard election will be votedon in Junction and Londononly. I will be making my“formal” announcement soon.

Prior to the May 8 election,on April 13 there will be arun-off election for KimbleCounty Sheriff betweenHilario Cantu and AllenCastleberry, as well as oneposition on the State Republi-can ballot for Supreme CourtJustice, Place 3. Our county ismost interested in the sher-iff’s race. Remember, if youdid not vote in the Primary,you can still vote in the run-off and you can vote foreither candidate. If you votedin the Democratic Primary,you cannot vote in theRepublican run-off. I’ll seeyou at the Community diningroom on April 13 – be sure tovote.

I’ll just tell you one more lit-tle story this week. A fewweeks ago Gary was feedingour river cats (two little wel-fare kitties at our river place).He glanced up, and there wasa young deer standing aboutsix feet away from him. Garysaid, “Well, I guess you didn’tsee me”, thinking the deerwould sprint away. Nope. Thatlittle critter walked right up toGary, and they visited for along time. We even have pic-tures of Gary scratchingbetween the little guy’s ears.He wasn’t interested in the catfood, so pretty soon he ambledaway. Obviously, someonehas made a good friend!

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Sunday, March 71. Officer Morgan was dis-

patched to the 100 block ofBluebonnet Drive in referenceto an EMS assist.

2. Officer Morgan was dis-patched to the 2500 block ofMain in reference to a recklessdrive. Officer was unable tolocate.

Monday, March 81. Officer Hernandez was

dispatched to West Redbud inreference to a barking dog.Owner was spoken to

2. Officer Morgan was dis-patched to the 100 block ofPatricia Drive in reference to adisturbance. Upon arrival, allparties had departed.

3. Officer Hernandez wasdispatched to the 2400 block inreference to a disturbance. Onofficer’s arrival, the one doingthe disturbing left.

4. Officer Hernandez wasdispatched to the corner of N.11th and Chestnut in referenceto a reckless driver. Officerpatrolled the area and wasunable to locate the driver.

5. Officer Hernandez wasdispatched to the middle schoolin reference to an open door.Officer checked the buildingand found it to be secured.

6. Officer Hernandez was dis-patched to the 100 block of NWMain in reference to a welfarecheck. Officer made contact,and all was found to be okay.

7. Officer Hernandez was

dispatched 10 miles North onU.S. Hwy. 83 to assist anotheragency in transporting strand-ed individuals.

8. Officer Hernandez wasdispatched to the 300 block ofS. 16th in reference to loudmusic. Music had already beenturned down.

Tuesday, March 91. Officer Hernandez was

dispatched to the 2300 blockof College in reference to askunk. The animal was killed,and animal control picked itup.

2. Officer Morgan was dis-patched to the 300 block of S.Llano in reference to a burgla-ry of a habitation. An investi-gation is in progress.

3. Officer Hernandez wascontacted in reference to a com-plainant wanting to make anaccident report of a fall that hadtaken place at Dairy Queen.

4. Officer Hernandez wasdispatched to the 500 block ofMorgan Park Circle in refer-ence to two loose dogs. Officerpatrolled the area and wasunable to locate the animals.

5. Officer Hernandez wasdispatched to the 200 block ofN. 10th in reference to a loosehorse. The owner gained con-trol of the animal and said hewould tie it down.

Wednesday, March 101. Officer Morgan met with

a complainant at the policedept. in reference to prescrip-tion fraud.

2. Officer Morgan was dis-patched to the 300 block of N.16th in reference to a suspi-cious vehicle.

Thursday, March 111. Officer Maldonado was

dispatched to the 200 block ofMedina in reference to a ter-roristic threat.

2. Officer Hernandez wasdispatched to the Short Stop inreference to a truck with haz-ard lights on.

3. Officer Maldonado wasdispatched to the 700 block ofN. 10th in reference to a civilmatter.

Friday, March 121. Sgt. House met with a

complainant at the 200 blockof Chestnut in reference to agate post being knocked down.An investigation is in progress.

2. Office Maldonado was

dispatched to the 2300 blockof N. Main in reference to agas drive off.

3. Officer Maldonado wasdispatched to the 2000 blockof N. Main in reference tocriminal mischief to a vehicle.An investigation is in progress.

4. Officer Maldonado metwith a complainant at thepolice dept. in reference to acivil matter.

5. Officer Maldonado wasdispatched to the 1000 blockof Hackberry in reference tobarking dogs.

6. Officer Maldonado wasdispatched to the 200 block ofChestnut in reference to a suspi-cious vehicle. Vehicle checkedout okay. Report was taken.

7. Officer Maldonado wasdispatched to the 100 block ofPecan in reference to possibleshots or fireworks fired in theCity Park. Officer patrolled thearea and was unable to locateanyone in the area.

Saturday, March 131. Office Maldonado was

dispatched to the 700 block ofN. 11th in reference to suspi-cious persons. Officerpatrolled the area and wasunable to locate.

2. Sgt. House was dis-patched to the 100 block ofVolmer in reference to a theft.Item was later found.

3. Sgt. House was dispatchedto the 1200 block of Oak in ref-erence to harassment via textmessage. Officer made a report.

4. Sgt. House was dis-patched to Grandad's CornerStore in reference to a childbeing left behind. Uponarrival, the parents hadreturned. They were travelingin two different vehicles.

5. Sgt. House was dis-patched to the 200 block ofOak in reference to possibleminors drinking in the road-way. Officer located theminors and found them not tobe drinking.

6. Sgt. House was dispatchedto the 800 block of Main in ref-erence to an open door. Officerchecked the building and foundit to be secured.

7. Officer Maldonado wasdispatched to Grandad'sCorner Store in reference tosuspicious vehicles. Officerwas unable to locate.

Kimble County dispatchreceived 304 telephone callsand 547 radio transmissionsduring the week of March 7through March 13, 2010.

Kimble County Sheriff’sDeputies, EMS, Fire, andDPS were dispatched to 19calls for service.

3/7-1. EMS and JVFDresponded to the 100 block ofBluebonnet in reference to asubject with a possible brokenhip. Subject was transported toKimble Hospital.

2. EMS responded toKimble Hospital for a transferto San Angelo.

3. Deputy Brown respondedto the 800 block of N. Llano inreference to a report of a dogthat had been run over. Thedog was taken to the pound.

4. Deputy Brown respondedto I-10 mm 445 in reference toa report of a stranded motorist.

3/8-1. Deputy Suttleresponded to FM 1674 in ref-erence to a report of loose live-stock.

2. EMS responded to the 200block of Mabry in London, inreference to a report of a male

subject that flipped his ATV.Subject was transported toKimble Hospital.

3. EMS, JFVD and DeputiesBrown and Gerstenbergerresponded to I-10 mm 472 inreference to a report of a majoraccident. Subject was trans-ported to Kimble Hospital.

4. Deputy Brown respondedto U.S. Hwy. 83 North in refer-ence to a report of a strandedmotorist.

5. EM5 responded to the 100block of NW Main in refer-ence to a subject withunknown medical problems.No transport.

6. Deputy Brown respondedto I-10 mm 436 in reference toa report of a reckless driver.

3/9-1. No calls reported onthis date.

3/10-1. Deputy Suttleresponded to RR 1221 in refer-ence to a report of a deer hungin a fence.

2. EMS responded toKimble Hospital in referenceto a transfer to San Angelo.

3/11-1. Deputy Whitakerresponded to U.S. Hwy. 377South in reference to a reportof a deer hit by a car.

2. EMS responded to the6200 block of FM 2169 in ref-erence to a report of a subjectwith shortness of breath.Subject was transported toKimble Hospital.

3. Deputy Suttle responded

to U.S. Hwy. 83 North in refer-ence to a report of three suspi-cious males walking.

4. Deputy Whitakerresponded to U.S. Hwy. 83North in reference to a reportof a female walking.

3/12-1. Deputy Haglerresponded to U.S. Hwy. 83North in reference to a reportof a gas drive-off fromHarold's.

3/13-1. Deputy Haglerresponded to I-10 mm 477 inreference to a report of astranded motorist.

2. Deputy Whitakerresponded to KC 443 in refer-ence to a report of a welfareconcern.

Kimble County JailAdministrator Matt Suttleand staff processed four per-sons through the jail on thefollowing charges:

3/11-1. Deputy Brownarrested Joshua MichaelJohnson, 21, of MountainHome, for sexual assault.

2. Deputy Suttle arrestedCharley Cavender, 38, ofHarper, to serve a three-yearsentence in T.D.C.

3. Deputy Hagler arrestedSammy Lee Smith, 25, ofComfort, for outstanding coun-ty and municipal warrants.

3/13-1. Deputy Whitakerarrested Daniel Geona, 32, ofEl Paso, for failure to identifyand no driver's license.

Sheriff Hilario Cantu andstaff are privileged to bringyou this weekly report of hap-penings in Kimble County.

The information is takenfrom call slips, which do notalways contain the outcomeof the calls.

KIMBLE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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Although Texas law allowsthe release of names andaddresses included in thesereports (with the exceptionof names of minors and vic-tims of sexual assault), thisnewspaper has chosen toprint only the names ofthose arrested. Those namedin these incident reportsshould be presumed inno-cent until proven guilty.

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Help wanted at COOPER’SBAR-B-Q. Full/part time.Benefits, vacation, retirement. Nophone calls please. Apply in per-son only 2423 N. Main. C-43-tfnc

WANTTO RENT

55” Phillps flat screen HD TV.$540. Call 325-446-3870 or 281-221-1790. G-9-2C

Complete package: 1998 Case1845 C Skidloader, bucket, hayfork & timber tamer, five“never flat” tires, 2700 hours.Clean and original. Husbanddoesn’t have time to use it, sowife is selling it! 20K takes all.Located outside of Junction.Call: 325-387-2890. J-9-2p

HAYCoastal round, hay-grazer, oats,coastal-mix in square. Horsesfor sale or trade. Tony Ramirez.Cell: 210-912-4859; Home: 325-446-3774; Truck: 210-319-0991.

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For sale: stand food mixer-Kitchen Aide-in good shape. $50325-446-2149. M-10-1p

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Part-time Animal Shelter ServiceWorker

The part-time Animal Shelter Service Worker duties include,but are not limited to, animal shelter maintenance activities; cleanand maintain the animal shelter, to include cleaning of dog runsand cat cages, laundry and other related duties as may be assigned.

The position will remain open until filled. Contact Information: K. Vivian Saiz, City Secretary, City of

Junction, 730 Main Street, Junction, Texas 76849. Phone: 325-446-2622. Fax 325-446-3003.

Email: vivian.saiz@cityofjunction.comThe City of Junction is a drug free and an equal opportunity

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Swimming Pool Lifeguards

The person must be a certified Lifeguard with knowledge of lifesaving practices, including methods of rescuing swimmers in dis-tress and the application of resuscitation techniques, knowledge offirst aid practices and the ability to exercise good judgment inenforcing pool rules and to get along with persons of all age groups.The person must also assist in maintaining the general appearanceand cleanliness of the pool and perform other related duties asassigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be 17 years of age and possessLifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certification. (Red CrossCertification info available upon request)

Starting Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience andqualifications. This is a part-time position.

The position will remain open until filled. A resume should besubmitted to the following for consideration.

Contact Information: K. Vivian Saiz, City Secretary, City ofJunction, 730 Main Street, Junction, Tx. 76849. Phone: 325-446-2622. Fax: 325-446-3003.

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Swimming Pool Manager

The Swimming Pool Manger is responsible for general safety,water safety, sanitation of the facility and general duty operationsof the pool to include supervision of Lifeguards. The manager isrequired to have a current Lifeguard, CPR and First AidCertification or be willing to obtain the certifications. A knowl-edge of the following is also highly desirable: life saving practices,including methods of rescuing swimmers in distress and the appli-cation of resuscitation techniques, knowledge of first aid practicesand the ability to exercise good judgment in enforcing pool rulesand an ability to get along with persons of all age groups.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be a responsible adult and pos-sess Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid Certification or be willing toobtain the certifications. (Red Cross Certification info availableupon request)

Starting Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience andqualifications. This is a part-time position (May – September).

The position will remain open until filled. A resume should besubmitted to the following for consideration.

Contact Information: K. Vivian Saiz, City Secretary, City ofJunction, 730 Main Street, Junction, Tx. 76849. Phone: 325-446-2622. Fax: 325-446-3003.

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AUTOMOBILEFOR SALE

Kimble Hospital in Junction, TX.,seeks FT Physical Therapist forthriving OP clinic and IP therapy.Competitive salary and great bene-fits. Please contact Kimble HospitalHR to apply. EOE K-8-tfnc

2 brdm apartment. CH/A,washer/dryer connections,quiet, NO pets. 325-446-4770

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Wanted: Axis, Elk, Sika, Red deerand Fallow shed antlers-any con-dition-any amount. Top pricespaid. 830-997-2263. H-8-4p

Old home place sell-out!Saturday, March 27, 8:30 a.m.9205 FM 1221, 4.5 miles northof London. Antique & vintagefarm items & furniture, ‘63Willis jeep, household appli-ances and more.

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ic fertilizers.Fertilize your lawns, shrubs,

trees, roses, vines, beds youhaven't yet planted, every-thing. Then spread a top dress-ing of a half inch of compostover everything, includedthose struggling spots in yourlawn.

Don't jump the gun on plant-ing. The latest "last freezedate" that I remember wasApril 10, and the mercuryplummeted to 23 degrees, dev-asting!

Plant of the Week. Groundorchid or Chinese groundorchid (Bletilla striata) is abulb that is way underutilized.These naturalize and do wellin partial shade to sun. Theygrow about 8" tall with flow-ers on spikes, and the flowersare a gorgeous magenta colorto white. They are the firstbulbs to bloom in my gardenand one of the prettiest of allthe bulbs.

Chores for this week. -Most of these are preventativemedicine. You'll be glad youdid them when everything

pops into bloom in the spring!• Discontinue dormant oil,

and use a summer oil or NeemOil on your roses, fruit trees,oak trees, or any trees andshrubs that tend to get scale orhave overwintering insects.

• Start weeding early! Thesmall ones are easier to dealwith than the grown-up weeds.Either yank them up by hand,hoe them out, or spray on oneof our perfect sunny days with20% vinegar solution

• Stop the tree pruning, butyou can trim your perennialsstill. Particularly salvia greggiiwants a severe haircut to about10-15 inches to rejuvenate itand compact its growth. Trimit again in July for best results,but we'll remind you.

• Be patient...we'll be plant-ing soon...and mowing, andmowing, and mowing.

Call Steinbrunner Land-scaping at (830) 377-6406 oremail dsteiny@gvtc.com withyour questions, comments, oryour own personal plant of theweek. Visit http://davidstein-brunner.com.tPlumley Realty

Sammy Plumley, Broker 325/446-28302341 N. Main - Junction, Texas

www.plumleyrealty.comAcreageAlmost 1 ac. - Small rock cabin, S. Llano River frontage, greataccess, metal building. $205,000.5 ac. close to town. Tree cover, paved frontage. $11,9005 ac. Johnson Fork Creek frontage, 3 br., 3 ba. Main house, nativerock exterior, woodburning fireplace, guest house, observation deckoverlooking creek, large barn, lots of improvements. $425,000.8 ac., beautiful view overlooking Junction, accessed from Jo Lynn St. $46,9999.19 ac. 1Br., 1Ba, large front & back porch, cedar frame, fire-place, study & loft, 1 Br., 1 Ba., bunk house, 1 submersible well,1 windmill, paved access. $175,000.9.31 ac. 3Br., 2 Ba., river access to Main Llano River 12 acrepark, nice view, CH/A, wood deck, storage building. $160,000.10 ac. 3 br., 2 ba. mobile, S. Llano River frontage, 30 x 60 build-ing, close to town. $300,000.13.47 ac. - great building site overlooking Cedar Creek valley,water well, some restrictions. $95,000 14.82 ac. N. Llano River, county road access, good fishing andswimming hole, electricity. $180,000.23 ac. S. Llano River frontage, close to town, easy beach accessfor swimming and fishing, water well, nice building site w/viewof surrounding hills, large pecan trees. $650,000.43 ac. 2 Br./1 1/2 Ba. cabin, front and back full length porches,awesome view overlooking S. Llano River, water well, privatesetting, river access to common area. $295,00086 ac. East of Junction, 3 Br., 2 Ba., main house, 2 guest houses,metal barns, views, abundance of game, 2 water wells, goodaccess, $650,000.96.2 ac. 5 Br., 2 1/2 Ba., custom home, cypress siding & mixednative stone exterior, cedar arbor over patio, tile floors, largewoodburning fireplace, wrap around porch, workshop, MainLlano River frontage with native pecan bottom, turn key proper-ty within minutes to town.99 ac. - large live oaks, rolling terrain w/nice views, small early1900’s cabin, nice field w/income potential, red, sandy soil, coun-ty road frontage. $325,000.

SUTTON COUNTY1682 ac. - Live oaks, excellent grass cover, mixed brush great forgrowing big whitetail bucks, 3 ponds, 2 water wells, 2 Br/1Ba.house, large living area, fireplace, new livestock working pens, field,new high fence, paved access, surrounded by large neighbors, privatesetting. $1,795 per acre.2010 ac. - Sutton County, large live oaks, excellent grass, 4 waterwells, large pond, good fences, nice views, good road system,draws lined with oaks, loaded with whitetail, turkey and someroaming exotics. $1850 per acre.

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55 ac. - 3 Br., 2 Ba., modular home, fenced yard, workshop, nicetree cover, lots of wildlife, good perimeter fences. $199,500

REAL COUNTY265 ac. - 2 miles N. of Leakey, three fourths mile both sides ofFrio River, springs, creek, 6 water wells, fenced and cross fenced,large pecan and oak trees, Indian mounds, 3 houses, office, bunkhouse, horse barn, fenced area. Execptional development poten-tial or corporate/family retreat or hunting ranch. A must see!$4,900,000.Houses/Lots102 E. Cedar - 5 Br., 3 Ba., two story, garage, 1 Br., 1 Ba, apart-ment, fenced yard, workshop, nice trees. $105,000Sawyer Street - 1 lot (90 x 145) $13,500.306 West Street - 4 Br., 3 Ba., hardwood floors, recently remod-eled, good neighborhood. $120,000.804 Hackberry - 2 Br. 2 Ba., nice yard, remodeled, make greatstarter home. $58,500.310 N. 14th - 2 lots (90 x 145), new concrete slab with all plumb-ing installed, gas and electricity to property, large area for 2 hous-es. $26,000.205 N. 12th - 2 Br./1 Ba., fenced yard, carport, central heat, greatstarter home. $60,000214 W. Cedar - 2 Br/1Ba., brick exterior, privacy fence, fireplace,garage, RV barn, 2 workshops, nice trees. $115,000. PRICEREDUCED301 N. 12th - 3 Br./2 Ba., CH/A, hardwood floors, bedrooms carpet-ed, cellar, workshop, above ground pool, kids play area, fenced yard,3 car carport, mature trees. $99,500.305 S. 16th - 3 Br./2Ba., large fenced backyard, CH/A, storage build-ings, carport, nice trees. $79,000.105 N. 20th, 3 Br., 1 Ba., large master bedroom, hardwood floors,sprinkler system, large metal carport, nice yard, rock fireplace.$95,000.314 S. 12th - 2 Br., 2 Ba., native stone home, 1 Br., 1 Ba., guest house,workshops, 2 car carport, beautiful backyard, custom swimming pool,patios. $145,000Commercial2+ ac.-I-10 @ 457 Exit-High visibility area with good access offI-10 each direction. Great potential. $200,000.115 N. 8th commercial building, good office space, storage space. $75,000.2040 N Main - La Vista motel, 9 units, manager quarters, large lot for park-ing or additional building, other commercial potential for offices or apart-ments. $230,000.

Cody Plumley, broker.............................................325/446-2324Misty Plumley, agent.............................................325/446-2324Carter Plumley, agent...........................................830/591-2084

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R.D. Kothmann Real EstateServing the Hill Country since the 40s.1701 Main - Junction - 325/446-3013

www.kothmannrealestate.comRANCHES/ACREAGE

KIMBLE COUNTY3+/- acres - S. Llano River frontage, city limits. $325,0004.25 acres – large oaks, well, good bldg. sites, some restrictions.$50,000.5.21 acres – Main Llano River frontage, some restrictions.$160,000.6.76 acres – N. Llano River frontage, some restrictions. $50,0007.25 acres – Llano River frontage, well, cabin. $190,000.7.76 acres - N. Llano River frontage, large house, some restric-tions. $275,000.7.92 acres – N. Llano River frontage, cabin, shed, well.$225,0008 acres – Main Llano River frontage, 2/2 house, 2/1 guesthouse, small orchard, two wells. Reduced to $615,000.9.58 acres – Main Llano River frontage, well, partial interest inpark area, some restrictions, possible owner financing.$230,000.10 acres – S. Llano River frontage, 3/2 house, barns, well.Reduced to $485,000.12+/- acres – S. Llano River frontage, good homesite. $480,00015.56 acres - S. Llano frontage, 3/2.5 brick house, barn.16.88 acres - N. Llano River frontage, some restrictions. $278,520.19.07 acres - S. Llano River frontage, 2/1 home, well, neartown. $615,00020 acres – London area, 3/2 brick home w/patio & garage,barn, pens, well, seasonal creek. $199,50025 acres – London area, 2-story house, horse barn, workshop.$225,000.28.45 acres - cabin, bunkhouse, barn, fences. $150,000.40 acres - Well, electricity, good tree cover, some restrictions. $88,000.48 acres - electric line on east side, good hunting, some restric-

tions. Reduced to $160,00072+/- acres - S. Llano River frontage, 2 brick houses.$1,700,00090+/- acres – creek, log cabin, well, pecan bottom. $875,00099.76 acres – One-of-a-kind property w/large remodeled lodgeoverlooking Johnson Fork Creek, outbuildings, large portionof furniture, paved road, good location. $1,300,000.100+/- acres – 3/2 rock home, views, big barn, 2 wells. $675,000.130+/- acres – spring, hilltop views, best of hunting. $2,750/ac.387+/- acres - spring w/dam, well, good hunting. $2,750/ac.396.84 acres - springs, modest rock house hilltop views. $2,750/ac.475+/- acres - older 2-story home, 2 wells, rolling terrain.$2,725/ac.667+/- acres - hills overlooking Junction, commercial corner.787.31 acres - springs, 3/2 house, cabin, shop, well. $2,600,000.793.09 acres - N. Llano River frontage, new fence, 2 wells.$3,500,000961+/- acres - Main Llano River frontage, houses, barns, pens,water rights. $3,538/acre. Will sell 320 acres w/river andimprovements separately.

30 acres - 3/3 house, well, fences, good location. Reduced to$290,000.40 acres - 4/3 doublewide, barn, well, views. $275,000.9500+/- acres – Ft. McKavett area, hwy. frontage, good roadsand fences, modest improvements, minerals, will divide.$1,650/acre

48.98 acres – fenced, electricity, cabin, good access. Pricereduced to $1,650/ac.59.33 acres – 2/1 cedar house, well, live oak, some restrictions.$179,000.67.68 acres - small cabin, well, 4 feeders, some restrictions.Reduced to $1,995/acre.120+ acres – highway frontage, good hunting.

652+/- acres–1.5+ miles of west prong of Nueces River, largesprings, rock lodge, barns, other improvements, 5 wells,wildlife programCOMMERCIAL105 Durango - Lupina’s Café, some equipment, great loca-tion. $150,000.1.63 acres - inside city limits. Reduced to $40,000.2005 N. Main - large lot, nice building, plenty of parking.$175,000.Corner of Hwy. 377 S. and Main St. at light. $295,000.702 Pecan St. - large building, great location. $199,000.LOTSTwo adjoining lots on Mt. Laurel, good location. $16,000 eachTwo adjoining lots on Mesquite, some restrictions. $32,500total.

Greer Kothmann, Broker.....................................446-3241Kelly Kothmann....................................................446-3280W. L. Taff...............................................................475-2155

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Hill Country Real Estate, LLC.Ward Bolt Whitworth - Broker

2621 ac . ranch. 40 min. SW of Junction.730 ac. ranch. Kerr Co.220 ac . Main Llano River

137 ac. Main Llano River. New listing.

112 ac. Llano River and hwy frontage, bluff with views.

Premium office space for rent.

702 College 325-446-8790 Off ice

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Rance Roberts 830-329-1496Sue Beth Gipson 830-739-6992

5.66 acres with 3/2 brick home, 1200 sf shop, and otheroutbuildings--large trees, garden, field, refurbished welland more. This unique property is surrounded by larg-er ranches and fronts on N. U.S. Hwy. 377. $145,000

234 South 16th St., 3 bedroom/2 bath, fireplace, coveredpatio, shop, large privacy fenced back yard, close toschool. Owner is motivated to sell. Price of this propertyis now $77,500.

Inventories are low & we need all types of listings

Sue Lewis Gipson, Broker 830-739-6992; 830-896-4106

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PROPERTY PRICED RIGHT!!!See Price, Terms, Details, Snapshots & Maps At:

w w w . t h o r n t o n r a n c h s a l e s . c o m3.73 ACRES: On the South Llano River near the state park. Beautiful water. 3 Br., 2 bath mainlodge plus small guest cottage. Excellent fishing, kayaking, swimming, & tubing. Price includesjeep, kayaks, boat trailer & furnishings. Seller financing. PRICE REDUCED.70.13 ACRES: On South Llano River near the state park. 1,650 ft. of choice river frontage,hwy. 377 frontage, 3 cabins, giant pecan and oak trees, minerals & water rights included.664 ACRES: Near Fredericksburg. Both sides of 2 permanent spring-fed creeks includ-ing North Grape Creek. Excellent dam/lake sites. Outstanding hunting & fishing.Awesome views & valleys. Price reduced from $8,000 to $6,750 to $6,000/per acre.745.5 ACRES: Near Rocksprings. Utopian hunting ranch. Headquarters w/central heatand air, 19 beds, 10 blinds, 20 feeders. Deer, turkey, birds and hogs. Minerals. $1,199per/acre. 960 ACRES: On Llano River 15 mi. N.E. of Junction. 1 mi. river front. Exc. tree cover.High fenced. Paved rd. frontage. Trophy white-tail deer, turkey, quail & fabulous fishing.

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MEEK RANCH SALESServing the Texas Hill Country since 1946!

1845 Water St., Kerrville, TX 78028www.meekranchsales.com 830-257-8881Mark Meek, Broker 210-275-0745 cell

1,873+/- acres – beautiful rolling oak country, lush grassesand good soil, mostly high fenced and mostly cedarcleared. Tons of game, and 2 miles of paved road frontageon Hwy. 83 approx. 2 miles south of Garven Store. Samefamily for many years. A real beauty! A MOTIVATEDSELLER! All or part. Perfect for division! $2,250 per acre!

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Ready, Set, Fertilize...Driving through the Hill

Country, one can see all theredbuds starting to show theircolor, the Texas laurels start-ing to bloom, the catkinsbeginning on the trees, the daf-fodils and crocuses poppingout of the ground, the tulipscoming up ready to springforth, and it means that it istime to start serious fertilizingand weeding!

Think before you fertilizeknowing that about half of itultimately ends up in theGuadalupe River and our own

drinking and swimmingwater! Algae thrive on high-nitrogen fertilizers, making thewater denser and greener withtheir abundance. That goes forall of the other ingredients,making quite a case for organ-

Beautiful 3/2 home on 10 acres. Great views,close to town. $135,000

74.4 acres - James River, views, paved road,wooded. $3,950 per acre.

115 acres - Country home, barn & pens, veryprivate, scenic country with large post oaks,field & good pastures. $399,000

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Celebrating her 90th birthday, Modene Bruns greeted morethan 150 family members and guests at her party lastSaturday. Afterwards, the party continued at the D’SpainRanch with a hamburger dinner feeding over 80 familymembers. “Granny” says she has two goals in mind for thefuture: to see her 100th birthday and the fifth generation ofher family.

Moonlight reflections atthe Alamo

When I first noticed the guysetting up a tripod for his cam-era, I figured he just wanted agood shot of the Alamo atnight.

Sitting on the short rock walljust across from the old mis-sion, I took a puff from thecigar I’d bought at the MengerHotel and absorbed the sightsand sounds around me.

A Bible-waving sidewalkevangelist stood in front of theone-time fortress loudly offer-ing a sermon on the wages ofsin and the forgiveness ofJesus. A few people actuallyseemed to be listening, butmost passersby pretended hewasn’t there.

About that time, an olderman and a young blondewalked up to the front of theAlamo. The blonde moved afew yards closer to the chapelunder the watchful gaze of oneof the Alamo Rangers, a youngman in a tan uniform with awhite straw cowboy hat on hishead and semi-auto on his hip.He also wore a protective vestbeneath his shirt, somethingthe defenders of the Alamosure could have sure used.

The blonde struck aprovocative pose and her com-panion used his cell phone to

snap a picture of her in front ofthe world-renown Texas icon.They held hands as theywalked away. Clearly she was-n’t out for a stroll with daddy,unless maybe a Sugar Daddy.Could be they were marriedand he was just prematurelygray, but they didn’t act like it.Either way, I imagine Col.William Barrett Travis, whoclaimed numerous feminineconquests in his diary, wouldhave approved.

Travis would have beenbewildered, however, at thesteady stream of cell phonephotographers (I only sawthree traditional-looking cam-eras) recording what must beone of the most-capturedimages in Texas.

At least the firebrand lawyerwould have found the clip-clop of the gaily lighted car-riages circling the plaza look-ing for tourists reassuring. Butthen the people on the seguescooters rolled up. Their guidelined his charges up with theAlamo behind them and took agroup photo, a souvenir oftheir downtown tour on a two-wheeled machine that did theirwalking for them.

A street-smart kid likely upto no good broke my contem-plation of how all this wouldseem to Travis if he could seethe place of his death all these

generations later.“Hi, sir,” he said, walking

toward me.“I don’t need anything,” I

said assertively, and hewalked on.

Looking back at the Alamo,I suddenly realized why thephotographer had set up his tri-pod for a more-than-casualsnapshot. Just in the few sec-onds I had been distracted bythe teenager, a full moon hadpartially broken over the oldsanctuary. Within a fewmoments, the moon clearedthe wall, rising just to the leftof the familiar, bell-shapedfeature added more than adecade after the battle. I haveseen some pretty things,places and people, but themoon rising over the Alamothat night ranks high on mylist of most striking scenes.Earth’s shiny satellite – aboutthe only thing that hasn’tchanged since the time of theAlamo – now hung over themission as bright as a mintcondition Mexican cincopeso.

I wondered if the Alamo’sdefenders got to see one lastfull moon before they died.Indeed, a waxing moon, 88percent full, rose after 3 a.m.that Sunday, March 6, 1836. AMexican officer wrote: “The

moon was up, but the densityof the clouds that covered itallowed only an opaquelight…seeming thus to con-tribute to our designs.”

Gen. Santa Anna’s designwas to end what Mexico sawas a civil war. The men in theAlamo, depending on howrevisionist you like your histo-ry, were a group of landpirates caught with theirdefensive pants down or aband of patriots fighting forfreedom.

No thinking person cantotally buy that the 200 or somen who died on this spot didso solely in the name of free-dom, despite Travis’ passion-ate rhetoric. When the endcame, they fought for survival.

But neither can that samethoughtful person deny thatthe battle site has become oneof America’s enduring sym-bols of freedom. And after allthese years, we still enjoy thatfreedom despite some scars,Band-Aids and areas still inneed of treatment. No one hadhassled the annoying streetpreacher, who had every rightto stand there and make hispitch.

I, in turn, was free to enjoymy cigar (though I no longerhave the freedom to smoke inmany indoor venues), just as

the posturing, gigglingteenagers passing by in groupswere free to do their thing,whatever that might be.

Pondering that, as if on cue,a Middle Eastern familywalked between me and theAlamo. The woman, pushing ababy carriage, wore the tradi-tional Muslim veil. The coupleand their child received evenless attention than the now-

departed preacher, but I saw astrong metaphor in their sud-den appearance. Assumingthey had valid passports orwere U.S. citizens, they hadjust has much right to visit theAlamo as I had.

But they also were areminder, along with the cellphone, electric scooters andlighted carriages that the worldcontinues to change.

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Junction Ranch Real Estate1100-B Main Street Junction, Texas 76849

(325) 446-3811www.junctionranchrealestate.com

1320 +/- Acres-2.5 miles of Hwy. frontage. Six water wells. Two dirt tanks. 3 metal barns. Minerals. Great hunting.

627 +/- Acres-Hwy. frontage. New 3Br/2Ba. home, new barn. Great hunting.

491.34 Acres-Hwy. frontage, new cabin, new well. Liveoak and mesquite country, very little cedar. Good network of roads-entire ranch is accessible by two-wheel drive vehicle. Great hunting for native game and axis deer.

197.85 Acres-Concho Co. Fifty-two acres in fields, with the rest being wooded. Hwy. frontage, good well, spring fed creek. Great hunt-ing. Priced to sell.

79 Acres with about 1400 ft. of San Saba River frontage.50 Acres-Part of a large ranch. Hwy. frontage. Great hunting, native game

& exotics.50 Acres-Kerr Co., Mt. Home area – paved road frontage, water well, dirt

tank stocked with fish, native and exotic game. $320,000.11.8 Acres-Kerr Co., Mt. Home-I-10 frontage. Electricity, good tree cover.

Excellent for commercial or residential. $70,000.9.91 Acres- Pecan orchard, inside city, North Llano River. Call FMI6.26 Acres-Kimble Co. – County Rd. frontage, 4 bedroom, 3 bath main

house, guest house, 2 huge barns and workshop plus many other amenities. $190,000.

2.53 Acres-S. Llano River frontage, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 bd/1 bath guest house, carport, storage buildings and other amenities plus 43 huge pecan trees. Additional acreage can be purchased. $300,000.

COMMERCIAL5+/- ac. - great investment–located 83 & I-10. $2,300,000HOUSES115 Mesquite - Nice 3 BR/2 BA home on 2 lots. Large master bedroom,

patio, carport, storage bldg. Quiet neighborhood. $87,500.420 S. 16th - 3 BR/1BA, double carport, nice work shop.

Mary Murr, Broker..................................325-446-3150Pam Bannowsky....................................... .325-446-4098L.R. Castleberry........................................325-475-2028J-31-tfc

BIERSCHWALE LAND CO.P.O. Box 154

Junction, Texas 76849325-446-2763 Or 432-631-0589

Paul Bierschwale, Broker® Scott Phillips®www.bierschwalelandco.com

2 ac. - Intersection of IH-10 & 2169.8 ac. - nice 3/2 home. Nice out buildings, garden spot.Great views. $225,000.Three, 9.5 to 16 ac. river tracts, North Llano.Only three tracts left -119 to 135 ac. - 7 miles N.E.Hwy 377 and 1.9 miles on County Rd. 372.20 ac. - London area, well, septic & electric.87 ac. Segovia area. Very unique water feature. Tonsof game. Beautiful home site. $870,000. 147 ac. w/well and solar panel. Segovia area.1350 ac. - near town, highway frontage, spring. Bothsides of hwy. Will divide.126 S. 20th - 3 bd/2 ba, C/H&A, rock fireplace.$115,000. As is.801 Elm St. - 4 bd/2 ba, 2 living areas, fp, great outbldgs. Seller will accept any reasonable offer!220 S. 14th - 3 bd/2 ba., bonus room, full apt. outside,outbuildings. 3 city lots. $150,000.715 Elm - 3/2, 9 ft. ceilings, newly remodeled, woodfloors. $85,000.1610 N. Llano - 3 bd/2ba., newly remodeled. $137,500.2 city lots, large pecan trees. South 16th St.Val Verde Co. - 893 ac. Big deer, 8 blinds & feeders, 5water troughs, water well & electricity w/new 18x80mobile. 4 bd/2 ba. North of Comstock.Asking $895,000.

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3.094 Acres – Gorgeous home site with quality restrictions located 3.5miles from Junction with beautiful views of the surrounding hills andcreek. $47,500*9.599 Acres – Main Llano River with large hole of water, undergroundelectricity and live oak and pecan trees. $210,000*9.957 Acres – Main Llano River, scattered lg. live oak and pecan trees. $210,000.*10+/- Acres – 3BR/2BA home with workshop, various outbuildings andriver access to 12 acre park on Main Llano River. $199,50013.89 +/- Acres – Both sides of Sycamore Creek for over 825 feet withnew concrete dam and breathtaking views of a dramatic rock bluff.Good soil and easy access in the much desired Segovia area. $175,00019.841 Acres – Main Llano River with large live oak and pecan treesand grassy fields with over 665 ft. of river. $395,000.*21.22+/- Acres – Come enjoy beautiful Sycamore Creek with a natural rockdam and great views of the creek and dramatic rock bluff from the back-porch of the custom 3BR/2BA home. Vaulted ceilings, custom woodwork,granite, and beautiful outdoor kitchen along with the large workshop, horse

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with blinds, feeders and 2 BR/1BA home! Liveoak and cedar. Pricereduced $187,500.100+/- Acres – Sutton County. Live oak, covered hunting tract withgood access, located in eastern Sutton County. Water well and bigviews. $179,500.320 +/- Acres – Large liveoaks, tall grass, seasonal creek and seasonal largelake, 4 water wells (1=500+/-gpm), 3 sides high fence, working pens, high-way frontage, 2 BR/1BA home, and a large finished out fully air conditionedmetal building with complete living quarters, offices and workshop.$1,395,000531 +/- Acres Kimble County – Great hunting property with remod-

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I want to tell the people ofJunction, of the absolutelywonderful services I havereceived from JunctionNational Bank over the pastfew months. I live outside ofJunction, but the bank’s on-line services can not be beat,efficient, courteous and pleas-ant.

Thank you, Buddy Rogers

******Dear Debbie,

Just wanted to thank thecommunity of Junction, theAndrews family and all whohelped organize this year’s St.Jude’s basketball tournament.

It was definately an excitingand memorable experience fora young basketball team fromKerrville; also known as theK-Town Ballers, this year’stournament champions.

It was not only an honor buta privilege to be a part ofsomething as important asJunctions’ St. Jude Children’sHospital Benefit. So on behalfof Dwayne Samora, LydiaCastillo, Rene Rios, CalebWarren, Morgan Moore,Michael Martinez, LuisChavez, Dylan Warren andtheir proud sponsors, Best BailBonds and Los Riders MCHill Country Chapter, thankyou once again for giving K-Town Ballers the opportunityto participate in such a greatcause to help the St. JudeChildren’s Hospital.

We look forward for nextyear’s invitation and ourchance to have fun and com-pete for a great cause. “It’s forthe Kids.”

Richard Castillo

******LCRA coming to a town

near youBy: Jasiel MartinezAfter reading a San Antonio

article featured on the frontpage about LCRA, it seemedalmost like something youwould find in the movies. Thearticle reported that massivelattice towers would channelthousands of volts through thehill country, to lower the bur-den on the power grid andbring electricity all the way tothe East coast towns and citiesof Texas. The additional bene-fit would all be green energytransmitted from the windfarms out in West Texas. Theglory days are near, but theonly way to get it there is touse the power of "EminentDomain!"

I was not ecstatic about thewhole Eminent Domain idea;the rest seemed like some lowbudget concept to appease themasses on the whole goinggreen concept and being com-petitive in today's market ofinnovative ideas. Much of thisinnovation had taken placeback in the 30's with theHoover dam, lattice towersand in the 60's when Enronbegan setting up these windfarms in West Texas. Enronjust didn't have the transmis-sion lines and technology topass the energy, or was it thelack of Power from EminentDomain.

In my U.S. history class, Ivividly remember my teacherlecturing us on EminentDomain and how only theUnited States governmentcould enforce this during a

time of war. The United Stateshad to give full reason on whyit would require your propertyto fight its war.

Furthermore, it would haveto give the county authority onattaining this land from thesovereign citizen. In Texas wehave "TEXAS LANDOWN-ER'S BILL OF TEXAS," thisensures all the same rights ofthe constitution; also explain-ing the necessary step toobtain this land from a privatecitizen. Additionally the newsteps in the Landowner's Billeffective February 1, 2008,states, that the local countymust find the property undercondemnation before it canfollow through with arduousproceedings of condemning(check www.texasgeneral.gov) .

Now it is not just the factthat Eminent Domain is beingused to promise this electrici-ty, it is the idea that power canbe given to private corpora-tions to promise this project.My resentment is not to thecorporations that were dele-gated this power; it is thePUCT (Public UtilitiesCommission of Texas) andERCOT (Electric ReliabilityCouncil of Texas) that willing-ly promised this. I do believethat the Corporations contract-ed should have recognized thegrave matter and refused thishorrible decision because: thiswould infringe on the rights ofthe citizens of Texas and alsoviolate their own employee'srights.

The PUCT and ERCOTboth took what is called thebaseline project, and chose togo above ground and use lat-tice towers that would be visi-ble almost everywhere you goin the hill country. This means

that there is an option to gounderground and avoid thou-sands of massive expensivesteel towers and uses of emi-nent domain. I'm told byLCRA that underground is tooexpensive due to the amountof additional transmissionspoints. Well, the matter isn'tabout money, seeing that ourtax dollars are the funds forthese projects. Furthermore,the need to carve through thehill country to get power to theEast coast is perplexing,because these corporationshave begun building windfarms out on the Gulf ofMexico. (See www.ercot.comand www.puct.state.tx.us)

PUCT and ERCOT couldhave easily given the sameamount of funding and proj-ects to the counties. Thereforeallowing the people of Texasthe capabilities to invest themoney; to install alternativepower in their own communi-ties or in their own neighbor-hoods. Endless opportunitiesmay have come from thisoption: self-powered homes,private citizens selling excessenergy to their municipal utili-ty companies, innovations thatwould allow small strugglingcounties to focus on sellingenergy and be part of the Statethat could be a testament toeco-friendly resources andhelp make Texas "The PowerHouse of the World."

Our time is too short on thisEarth. Our time is short to bethe "Sheep," rather than the"Sheep Dog." Our time isshort to rescind this decision,and speak out in public aboutwhat can be done to change acourse of history that will for-ever change the landscape and

the homeland we hope toleave to our children. We haveuntil July 6, 2010. Check(www.Clearviewalliance.com)

******To those why may be affect-

ed by the proposed LCRAHigh Voltage TransmissionPower Lines:

I am presenting some infor-mation that the LCRA 345kilovolt transmission lineproject will not necessarilymake public to us. As many ofus have attended and askedquestions about said project,little information other thanthe standard LCRA talkingpoints are given.

Are you aware that engi-neers and other employeesworking in close proximity tohigh voltage powerlines wearspecial EMF (electric andmagnetic field radiation fre-quency) resistance suits?

Wonder why? Did the sub-ject of Glioblastoma, which isa brain tumor of the type stud-ied in connection with EMFradiation ever come up?Possible health risks associat-ed with EMF are childhoodbrain and spinal-cord tumorsand are being studied current-ly in Europe.

Another issue, melatoninproduction, has been shown inscientific studies to be sup-pressed by EMF radiation.Melatonin is produced in thepineal gland of the brain andregulates the sleep-wake cyclein humans. It is also crucial asan antioxidant that protectsDNA against damage that canlead to cancer and neurologi-cal damage which can result indiseases such as Alzheimers.

Current studies (IARC) nowclassify extremely low fre-quency EW (such as thosefrom high voltage powerlines) to be a possible humancarcinogen. An English scien-tist, (D.L. Hershaw) cites evi-dence that power-line EMFdisrupts melatonin productionwhich also impairs theimmune system's ability toprevent and or to repair genet-

ic damage. (Power lines oper-ate at EMF which emit suchlow frequencies).

Swedish studies have shownthat EMF's effect gene expres-sion, which is the mechanismby which genes are activatedin human and animal cells.The EMF's influence intracel-lular signalling pathwayswhich may create free radicalswhich are rogue atoms thatcan damage DNA and othercellular components whichcould lead to creating cancer-inducing mechanisms.

Studies (Israel) on braintumors, headaches, sleep dis-orders, neurological, cerebro-vascular diseases are appar-ently currently ongoing.

This is just a sample ofinformation available, but per-haps only to the scientificcommunity. So now perhapsone can understand whyLCRA does not want theirhigh voltage transmissionlines close to humans!!!

Why are this informationand additional studies notavailable to us? Or are somethings just better not dis-cussed!

So one needs to be aware, thatthe proposed LCRA HighVoltage Transmission PowerLines, with their EMFS, may domore than transmit electricity.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYOF THE CALIFORNIA EMFRISK EVALUATION FORPOLICY MAKERS ANDTHE PUBLIC (2002):

"To one degree or another,all three of the DHS scientistsare inclined to believe thatEMFs can cause some degreeof increased risk of childhoodleukemia, adult brain cancer,Lou Gehrig's Disease, andmiscarriage".

Is the EPA (EnvironmentalProtection Agency) going todo an Environmental ImpactStatement (EIS) on the effectof the EMF on our environ-ment as they should? And, ifnot, why not?

James E. Wright PhDHarper, TX

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Cowpokes is sponsored each week by

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Junction Housing Authority: 10 a.m., Housing AuthorityOffice

Rotary: noon, Isaack’s RestaurantSocial Security representative: 1:30-3:15 p.m., Courthouse

CourtroomDaedalian Study Club: 3 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 8 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church

SaturdaySaturday, Mar, March 20ch 20Julius Murr’s 90th Birthday Celebration: 2-5 p.m., College

St. Church of Christ Fellowship Hall

SundaySunday, Mar, March 21ch 21Men’s Bible Class: 9 a.m., broadcast on KMBL 1450 AM &

KOOK 93.5 FMCelebrate Recovery: 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church

MondayMonday, Mar, March 22ch 22Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m., Kimble County Library

Al-Anon: 7-8 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall

TTuesdayuesday, Mar, March 23ch 23Story Hour: 10 a.m., Kimble County Library Children’s Corner

Lions Club: noon, Isaack’s RestaurantLapsit Storytime: 5-6 p.m., Kimble County Library

Lady Eagles vs. Mason: 5 p.m., Softball FieldVarsity Eagles vs. Medina: 6:30 p.m., Baseball Field

If you would like to have an event placed on the Community Calendar, call 446-2610 before 5 p.m. on

Monday or email to editor@junctioneagle.com.

UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSMarch 26-28

“I Support Outdoor Ed Workshop”March 27

West Texas Heritage DayApril 3

Lions Easter Egg HuntApril 10

Keep Junction Beautiful Clean Up and Recycling EventApril 13

Runoff Election Day

5th AnniversaryKimble County Chamber ofCommerce and Trips by nick

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orConnie 325-446-3190

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NEW!!! Past Cruisers will receive $15 ship credit per cabin (once aboard ship)for recruiting new cruisers sailing on this trip. New Cruisers must submit namesof Past Cruisers referring them at time of registration with Nick or Connie for

Past Cruisers Ship Credit to be given. New Cruiser means person NEVER BEFORE CRUISING WITH CHAMBER.

Join us at Best Western Dos Rios fora Sign-up Party on Tuesday, March30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Junction band wins sweepstakes!!!The Junction award winning band competed in UIL competi-

tion on March 10, in Hamilton. Receiving a one in both the con-cert and sight reading portions of the contest earned the band thesweepstakes award.

In the concert part of the competition, a band plays three songsthat the band has already rehearsed at length for days at its homeband hall. In the sight-reading part of the contest, band membersare given new sheet music and are allowed only seven minutesto look at it with the director before performing it on the spot andbeing judged.

Apicture of the band has been hung in the foyer of the new gym.

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SSeenniioorr CCeenntteerr MMeennuuThursday, March 18

Beef enchiladas, pinto beans,crackers, tossed salad, peaches

Friday, March 19Roast beef w/brown gravy,

mashed potatoes, green beans,hot rolls, marinated coleslaw,

carrot cakeMonday, March 22

Chicken fried steak w/gravy,oven fries, carrots, hot rolls,

fruit cupTuesday, March 23

Chicken enchiladas, pintobeans, broccoli, crackers,

tossed salad, vanilla puddingw/fruit

Wednesday, March 24Meat w/spaghetti sauce, noo-dles, zucchini squash, garlic

bread, juice, white cakew/caramel icing

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by Walter Curry

This past weekend saw a lotof activity in town and on theTexas Tech campus as studentdesign teams from Texas Tech,Rice and Prairie View A&Mfocused their talents on whatcould be done to improve thedowntown area of Junction fortourists and residents alike.The event was sponsored bythe Junction Texas EconomicDevelopment Corporation andsupported by Texas TechJunction which provided class-room spaces and lodging forthe teams.

Friday evening provided thestudents with a bus tour ofJunction highlights narrated byJimmy Kistler. Dinner was fol-lowed by welcoming com-ments and orientation fromMayor Pro-tem LarryMaddux, County Judge AndyMurr, Chamber DirectorConnie Booth and TourismBoard Chair Molly McMillan.The major educational pro-gram was composed of

Frederica Wyatt’s great histor-ical perspective of the historyof Kimble County andJunction with a closing pro-gram by Pete Rose’s“Outlaws” discussion. Thesepresentations provided a cul-tural description of our townand the value we have for thisspecial area of Texas.

Students went to workFriday evening and throughthe night. Saturday saw stu-dents in different sections oftown from viewing Lover’sLeap to measuring the streetsand photographing much ofMain Street. They workedthrough the night on Saturdayas well and completed theirproject materials on Sundaymorning. The students thenpresented their concepts andideas to a very impressive juryof architects, planners, land-scape architects and city offi-cials from Austin, Dallas andSan Angelo.

Each team produced a dif-ferent view of our town, andmany ideas that will be consid-

ered by the JTEDC for MainStreet improvements. Manyideas were very exciting, andmany were provocative. Thestudents gave it their all in tal-ent and energy. Many sharedtheir appreciation of thefriendly people in Junction andthe quiet beauty of our land-scape.

The student ideas were all sogood that the Jury had a diffi-cult time deciding on a win-ning team, but eventually diddesignate the concepts ofPrarie View A&M as the win-ner of the competition withcongratulations to all who par-ticipated. The Jury shared con-structive comments for each ofthe projects. The JTEDCrecorded the comments andwill use them to create a narra-tive for use by all who will bepart of taking the next step indeveloping concepts for MainStreet. This exercise has beenan exciting step towardimproving economic and cul-tural opportunities for us all.

by Aaron Bierschwale

The 2010 St. Jude’s BenefitBasketball Tournament wasplayed on March 5 and 6 inhonor of lifelong KimbleCounty resident Clifton Moss.

The tournament enjoyedanother highly competitiveyear with a total of nine teamspaying $100 a piece in orderto enter the tournament.Entrants included teams fromKMBL Radio, Rowe’s Chev-ron, Lum’s, and the HillCountry Health Care Center.The remaining teams wereentered by Justin Boone,Rudy Vasquez, MosesCastillo, Casey Murr, andKenny Haley.

Teams primarily consisted oflocal residents and JISD alum-ni along with several from theKerrville area. After a total of16 games full of highlights andlaughs, the K-Town Ballers ofKerrville were crowned thewinners for 2010.

Justin Boone’s team, win-ner of the 2009 tournament,was knocked into the loser’sbracket by the K-TownBallers in the fifth game ofthe tournament, only to fightits way all the back to thedeciding title game against K-Town Ballers. K-TownBallers proved it was up to thetask and won the tournamentwithout a single loss.

Thanks to all of the teamsfor their participation and the

good sportsmanship that wason display throughout thetournament. Alton Davis andMarshall Heap ran the tourna-ment with plenty of help fromparticipants and other supportcrew members.

Irene Andrews is the driv-ing force behind the tourna-ment and deserves a big paton the back for all her effortsin finding the rightpeople to help withthe tournament, twocake auctions, gate,and concessionstand. It is the will-ingness of the partic-ipants, and manyothers in the com-munity, to help withthe running of thetournament that hasresulted in this eventbeing a success eachand every year!

This year was arecord year for fundsraised with a total ofa p p r o x i m a t e l y$7,000. The bulk ofthe funds came fromtwo very successfulcake auctions whichwere run by JohnnyLackey. For the mostpart, the cakes werepurchased by localbusinesses and citi-zens. Many thanksto all of those whodonated cakes and tothose who were for-

tunate enough to have thewinning bids.

This year the tournamentalso enjoyed an influx ofspectators wanting to enjoythe tournament. We hope thisis a trend that continues.

Due to the amount of fundsraised for St. Jude, CliftonMoss will have a plaque onthe Honor Wall at St. JudeHospital in Memphis, Ten-nessee. Thank you, everyone,for making the 2010 St.Jude’s Basketball Tournamenta huge success!

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Miles Sepeda, a 2007 JHS graduate, has been on the run since he left KimbleCounty. Really, he’s been running. Last November, he ran a half marathon, theDecker Challenge (note the “Hook ‘em Horns belwo). Then, on Valentine’s Day,he completed the Austin Marathon.........all 26.2 miles of it. Now that he’s had afew weeks to forget how long 26 feels like, he plans to take it on again nextyear.

The junior biology major at the University of Texas in Austin plans to pursuea career in the medical field, but hasn’t settled on exactly what that’ll be. Rightnow, it’s a lot more fun working out with the UT cheerleaders. Yep, it turns outthat the time he’s spent two-stepping at Midnight Rodeo dance hall and liftingweights in the gym has made thelifting and tossing the cheerlead-ers easy.......and he did mention “alot of fun” also!

Miles is having fun, and alsomaking good grades. Last June, hetraveled to the DominicanRepublic and Haiti (pre-2010earthquake) as a volunteer withthe Foundation for Children inNeed. For two weeks, in VillaAsuncion and other villages, thegroup set up medical clinics.

After a seven-hour “bus” ride toPort au Prince, Miles and the othervolunteers worked in the capitalcity taking rice and beans toorphanages and, he said, there areso many, many orphanages. Thevolunteers would play with thechildren, and they’d really behappy, but then, the orphanswould cry when his group left.

“It was a rude awakening,” Milessaid of the experience, “a hugeeye-opener.” The JHS stand-out athlete said it made him appreciate what wehave in this country. Good job, Miles. Your community is proud of you.

Miles is the son of Ernest and Ruthie Sepeda.

Life after JHS

Below is the eighth in a series of articles being published in TheJunction Eagle featuring Junction High School graduates. Eaglereaders have watched these young people through their JISDyears and now have an opportunity to see what’s happening in theirlives away from their hometown. Please contact the Eagle office togive us the names of anyone we should feature. 325-446-2610 oreditor@junctioneagle.com

GRAHAM FUNERAL HOMEGraham Funeral Home first opened its doors in November

of 1992. Pat Graham, founder, owner and funeral director incharge, represents the third generation of Grahams to servethe people of Kimble County. Pat’s grandfather, JohnnyGraham, was a local rancher and served a number of yearsas sheriff in the late 1930’s and early 1940’s. Pat’s father,the late Callan Graham, served our citizens as KimbleCounty Attorney, District Attorney, and was elected twice torepresent us in the Texas Legislature in the 1940’s and1950’s.

Pat’s wife, Karla, also has ties reaching far back intoKimble County history. The daughter of Lou AdamsMcDowell and the late George Kirchman, Karla’s ties to thefamilies of Kimble and surrounding counties date back sixgenerations to some of the pioneers of our area.

Pat, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, has thirty years ofexperience in the funeral industry. Known as a consumeradvocate, Pat was asked by the Federal Trade Commissionto take part in a Review of the Federal Funeral Rule inWashington, D.C. in 1999. He took a very active role in thatconference and has also appeared before committees in theTexas Legislature to argue for consumer rights.

Pat and Karla stand ready to continue their tradition ofexcellence in providing outstanding, affordable, personalservice in a quiet, comfortable setting. At Graham FuneralHome we focus on “Home”, and we strive to see that thefamilies we serve are made to feel at home, among family.

Graham Funeral Home accepts all pre-paid funeral plans,regardless of where the plan was purchased. Please feelfree to call on us with any questions concerning yourpre-need plan or any other issue, and we will do our best toanswer them for you.

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2010 St. Jude’s Basketball Tournament huge success

Sam Herring adds two points to thescoreboard with this lay-up duringthe St. Jude’s Basketball Tournament.

JTEDC receives designsfor downtown Junction

The team of five architects from Prairie View A&M won the overall design for downtownJunction. Pictured with that team are, third from left, J.D. Kidwell, president of theJunction Texas Economic Development Corporation, second from right, Patricia Whitty,JTEDC director, and, far right, Walter Curry, a JTEDC member.