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The Prime Time Mounted Drill Team will be Number 57 in the Rose Bowl Parade. Congratulations to all the ladies of this wonderful team. Pictured above is the Prime Time Mounted Drill Team at the 2014 Groesbeck Homecoming Parade. For more details, please see Tom’s Topics on page 2. Journal photo/Kim Smith

Prime Time Express in Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day

By Roxanne McKnightStaff Writer

Firefi ghters of the West Lake Limestone Volunteer Fire Department have a rela-tively unique opportunity, that of teaching the next generation of fi refi ghters while benefi ting from their youthful strength.

The department has 26 members total, of which 10 are adult fi refi ghters, two are junior fi refi ghters and 14 are associate members.

Junior fi refi ghters Clay-ton Beard and Dax Robinson are both 17. Beard is a junior at Groesbeck High school and joined the department about six months ago. He is following in the footsteps of

many of the men in his fam-ily.

“I had two uncles, my great-granddad, my grand-dad and my father were all fi remen, and I’d like to do something good for my com-munity, so why not join?” he said.

He plans to stay in the area after high school and continue to be a fi refi ghter.

“I can tell you that we are not going to let him go,” said Fire Chief Allen McWhirter.

Robinson is a senior at Groesbeck High but was un-available for comment.

Because junior fi refi ght-ers are minors, they are usu-ally restricted to a support role when they are at a fi re.

West Lake Limestone gets help from young fi refi ghters

Junior fi refi ghter Clayton Beard performs one of the required monthly checks on a West Lake Limestone Volunteer Fire Department fi re truck Dec. 20, part of the monthly training of the fi refi ghters. Journal photos/Roxanne McKnight

One fatality wreck east of Kosse, Dec. 24

Early morning on Christmas Eve seven miles east of Kosse an east bound Tacoma pickup crossed the center line and collided head-on with an empty semi-truck.

Eighteen year old Lane Smith of Huntsville was the driver of the pickup, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, 14 year old Trey Smith was airlifted

to Scott & White Hospital in Temple in serious condition.

A DPS offi cial said the wreck happened approximately 8:30 a.m., seven miles east of Kosse on Hwy 7. According to DPS, it is believed that the driver of the pickup fell asleep.

The driver of the 18 wheeler was not injured.

By Roxanne McKnightStaff Writer

The disagreement be-

Road wrangle continues in county court meeting

tween a resident who wants the county to add 200 yards to a dead-end road to give him direct access to his land continued in county court Monday.

This is the third consecutive commissioners court meeting at which property-owner Mike Kirven has appeared to request the county extend LCR 190A by about 200 yards to give him direct access to a land-locked piece of property he bought near that road’s intersection with LCR 180. At previous meetings, County Judge Dan-iel Burkeen had told Kirven that Burkeen had to research whether the land in question used to be an open road, who the nearby landowners are and how they would be affected. Burkeen cautioned Kirven that these things take time. Kirven has appeared to consider the matter more urgent, however, and told the court Monday that, if it would not build the road, he would like to be re-moved from the tax rolls.

“I did some research on that,” Burkeen said of Kir-ven’s request to extend the road, “but under the law, if a road has been abandoned for over 20 years, it’s not a county road anymore; you’d have to start from scratch and make it a new county road. This is a big thing when it goes across somebody else’s property.”

Burkeen said the adja-cent landowner, a Mr. Bonnie Echols, had called and was opposed to the road going through his property.

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By Roxanne McKnightStaff Writer

As the year was winding down, Limestone County commissioners court took

care of a few fi nal details at its Dec. 22 meeting, the last time they meet this year. Commissioners arranged to get good prices on squad

County to get good prices on deputy squad cars cars for the Sheriff’s Offi ce, paid bills at the county-owned prison, passed on the opportunity of initiating a burn ban and renewed its indigent health care plan.

The court approved an interlocal agreement with the Tarrant County Cooperatiave Purchasing Program to buy cars for the Sheriff’s Offi ce.

“This allows us to get the state buy-rates through Tarrant County’s purchasing program, as we’ve done with other purchasing programs,” County Judge Daniel Burkeen told the court.

After the meeting Sheriff Dennis Wilson explained

that the agreement would provide for the Sheriff’s Offi ce’s purchasing four cars this fi scal year.

“We get a better price piggy-backing on them,” Wilson said. “This agreement will be for four cars.”

In other business, the court approved payment of two invoices for the Limestone County Detention Center, the empty private prison the county owns. One bill was to Progressive Waste Solutions of Texas for $501 to empty a commercial-size waste container that had been there a long time.

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During this difficult time for our family, we are overwhelmed and filled with joy by your support. The Groesbeck community has gone above and beyond to show how much they care. Sylvia was always proud to call you her friends. As her family, we know her cup runneth over and she is smiling from heaven knowing you all care about her as much as she did you. We would like to give special thanks to the Groesbeck Funeral Home for everything they did to make our day go as smoothly as possible. Bro. Tapley, Kent Wilson, Terry Don Roach, Judy Walton, Elizabeth Swick, Danny Hewitt, and Joy Budde- you did an incredible job and we truly appreciate it. From our family to yours- thank you so much for lending a hand as well as your heart.

With the Sincerest of Appreciation

The Owen Family

Maudie Marvine Mc-Clatchy, of Groesbeck, passed away at home on Fri-day, December 26, 2014, at age 78.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, 2014, in the Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Greg Sackett offi ciat-ing. Mrs. Barbara Walker sang and also other of her favorite songs were played during the service.

Maudie was born June 8, 1936 to Johnnie Cargile and Willa (Rhodes) Cargile in the Mesquite community of Limestone County. Af-ter attending the local rural schools, she attended high school in Groesbeck. She moved to Waco where she began her family with a son, Randy. Maudie moved back to Groesbeck, and was rais-ing two additional children, James Michael and Karen, and also she baby sat several other children in her home. She later worked at the Mex-ia State School for ten years from 1971 through 1981.

Maudie met the “love of her life,” and was united in marriage with Kenneth McClatchy in 1981. She re-signed from the State School to be a housewife, and moved with Kenneth many times as his job as a pipeline welder required relocation. She en-

joyed this time of her life liv-ing in different places. When he retired, they made their home in the country in the Freestone Community. Af-ter Kenneth passed away in 2007 from asbestos exposure in his career, Maudie moved to Groesbeck to be nearer her daughter and family. Maudie herself had severe health problems since 2003, but she faithfully followed all of her doctor’s advice and prolonged her life ten years longer than the doctors pre-dicted.

Maudie was a Christian lady strong in her faith. She attended Groesbeck Chris-tian Fellowship Church. She was a homebody, who loved to listen to Christian music and watch Christian shows on TV. She also loved her Friday and Saturday night shows on RFD with old-time country music. Her daughter,

Karen visited or talked with her daily, and she had a close relationship with her grand-daughter, Shelby, and also with the Sanders’ family dog, Molly, who stayed with her when the Sanders were out of town. She was a good mother who loved her children.

Maudie was preceded in death by her parents; her hus-band Kenneth; and her two brothers, Garland Cargile and Elton Cargile.

She is survived by her son, Randy Dawson of Groes-beck; son and daughter-in-law, James Michael and Cecilia O’Neal of Hewitt; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Donnie Sanders of Groesbeck; stepson, Johnny Lee McClatchy of Dublin; stepdaughters, Karen Mc-Clatchy of Dublin and Robin Kay Clifton of Brownsboro; 5 grandchildren and their spouses: Krystle and Raj Gandhi of Ft. Worth, Rachel and Clantzy Ballard of Elm Mott, Heather and Cameron Coffi n of Evergreen, Colora-do, Chad O’Neal of Hewitt, Shelby Sanders of Groes-beck; also, 6 step grandchil-dren; 2 great grandchildren; and 9 step great grandchil-dren.

Visit www.groesbeckfu-neralhome.com to leave mes-sages of condolence on the guestbook.

Maudie Marvine McClatchy

This column will begin with a very Happy New Year’s Wish to all Journal readers!

The new year, 2015, will start off with a bang as the fi rst two following stories will reveal.

****All Limestone County

folks will want to tune-in to the Rose Bowl Parade on this Thursday morning, New Year’s Day, as Limestone County’s Prime Time Ex-press will be appearing in this famous parade.

Prime Time Express is scheduled to be appear-ing on television at 11 a.m. Prime Time is Number 57 in the parade. Among the sta-tions that will carry the pa-rade and, of course, Prime Time are RFD TV, HGTV, Hallmark, and NBC.

With the appearance of Prime Time in the parade, Groesbeck and Limestone County will receive some national television expo-

sure. This will be Prime Time’s second appearance in the Rose Bowl Parade. The group also participated in the 2012 Rose Bowl Pa-rade.

Prime Time’s horses left for California last Friday. The Prime Time riders in-cluding two walkers left on Saturday.

Congratulations to the ladies of the Prime Time Mounted Drill Team and best of luck.

****At 9 a.m. on this Thurs-

day (New Year’s Day), several newly elected and recently reelected county of-fi cials will be given the oath of offi ce. The ceremony will take place in the County Courtroom of the Lime-stone County Courthouse. Some offi cials will be given the oath of offi ce in separate ceremonies.

Offi cials to begin new terms of offi ce on January 1, are as follows.

Deborah Oakes Evans, District Judge, 87th Judicial District; Daniel Burkeen, County Judge; Carol Sue

Jenkins, District Clerk; Peggy Beck, County Clerk; Carol Pickett, County Treasurer; Marcus Ray Hanna, Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 1; Mike Bell, Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 2; Sherri LeNoir, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3; Ray Jones, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4; W. A. (Sonny) Baker, County Commissioner, Precinct No. 2; Bobby Forrest, County Commissioner, Precinct No. 4; Glenn Shoemaker, Constable, Precinct No. 3, Unexpired Term.

****Just in case some of you

Groesbeck Ex-Students and friends missed it last week --- Homecoming 2015 will be on Friday and Saturday, October 9-19. More details of Homecoming 2015 will be announced in the near future.

****According to recent

weather forecasts, the New Year will begin with somewhat cool weather, and this writer is predicting and hoping for some more rain very soon.

Prime Time at Rose parade; county offi cials to be sworn in Thursday

By Tom Hawkins Editor Emeritus

“He said he had talked to Mr. Kirven and tried to work something out with him,” Burkeen told the court, “but there’s a lot of legalities involved in creating what would be considered a new county road over somebody else’s property, so I don’t think there is anything we

can do on that today.”Commissioner William

“Pete” Kirven made com-ments during the meeting supporting his son’s request.

“Mr. Kirven, we’re still looking at it,” Burkeen said, addressing Mike Kirven di-rectly. “I have researched the law, but under the law

it hasn’t been used for well over 20 years; Mr. Echols said about 60 years; an old wagon trail went through there.”

“Oh, no,” said Commis-sioner Kirven.

“I don’t know –,” said County Engineer Ted Kan-tor.

“I do know,” interjected Commissioner Kirven.

“It hasn’t been used since I’ve been here,” Kantor con-tinued. “I’ve got some pic-tures. I’ve got maps going back to 1962 or 1965 and it’s not on there.”

Mike Kirven then stood up in the audience and said, “Well, if the county can’t do anything about it, then ap-parently I’ve got some land-locked land, so how about

just taking me off the tax roll for that land since I can’t get to it, since the county don’t want to provide me a way to my land.”

“The county didn’t tell you to buy that land, Mr. Kirven,” Burkeen replied. “That was not our decision.”

Then Mike Kirven’s wife, Quanza Kirven, who owns land adjacent to her husband’s property, indicat-ed she wanted to speak.

“Mr. Echols called and said he was going through his property?” she asked. “That’s incorrect. The fi rst 15 feet doesn’t belong to him; it belongs to me.”

Burkeen said he didn’t know the answer but needed more time to research the situation and the require-ments to establish a road.

“Those are the things we have to check out because other land owners’ prop-erty rights are affected,”

Burkeen said. “That opens us up to liability for tak-ing their property so those are the things that have to be worked out. We can’t just run out there and build a road without looking at those things, … but it’s go-ing to take a little more time, to take a look at all the maps and see who all might be af-fected by that and see what the legal requirements are to establish a road out there.”

“There’s only one other person affected by that and it’s me,” Mike Kirven said.

After additional similar arguments on both sides, the court moved on to other matters.

Mike and Quanza Kir-ven clarifi ed after the meet-ing, that they had owned the property for two years and had been allowed access to it by their neighbor until re-cently.

Mike Kirven said none of the adjacent neighbors would allow him to pass over their land, but Quanza Kirven indicated there might be other options but not con-venient ones.

“Well, it’s much easier if we were to go through the easement that was pre-viously there for the heavy equipment to prepare for our home to be built,” she said.

When asked whether they had consulted a real es-tate attorney, Kirven said he would not comment further.

“We don’t need to,” said Quanza Kirven. “We’re just dealing with a diffi cult person; I’ll do my own re-search.”

Burkeen also clarifi ed his statements after the meeting.

“We can’t just run out there and build a road where he says, ‘I want a road here.’ and ignore other people’s property rights where there hasn’t been a road for over 20 years,” he said. “It would be a lot easier if he worked out those ease-ments himself. That’s a civil matter between ad-joining landowners. Those disputes come up all the time. That’s something they need to work out be-tween them.

“We could condemn (Echols’) property and take it, which is a pretty drastic way to do it. We typically don’t do that but (Kirven’s) fi rst step should be to work it out with Mr. Echols. Mr. Echols told me he was will-ing to do a land swap with him if he would pay the cost. That’s totally between them; that’s a civil matter. If they can work it out, that’s great.”

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Commissioner Jerry Allen questioned why the invoice was made out to Management and Training Corporation, which for a brief time had been engaged to run the prison. Burkeen told Al-len the container was there long before MTC was involved with running the prison. “It wasn’t MTC’s bill; MTC never had a deal with them,” Burkeen said. The second invoice was for $14 to Century Link, which provides Internet service for the county.

On another subject, although there was not a report on the County Fairgrounds, Burkeen told the court it would soon need to add new sand to the arena.

“We have been talking at the Fairgrounds about that dirt out there,” he said. “At some point we are going to have to add some sand there and get it back up to snuff. It’s gotten where it

packs down pretty hard.”Also at the meeting, the commissioners declined to take action to initiate a burn ban.

“I think we’re still safe,” Burkeen said. “I don’t know how much rain we got, but we’ve gotten some rain and cooler weather.”

No one else commented on that subject.

In other matters, the court approved the arbitrage rebate calculation, something required annually by the IRS to ensure the tax-free status of the bonds for the Public Facility Corpora-tion, Burkeen told the court.

Also at the meeting, the court approved a two-year renewal of the county’s memorandum of understanding for indigent health care solutions.

“(It’s) those people that do the investigation and so forth for

indigent health care, which is state mandated,” Burkeen said. “It’s gone up for the fi rst time I’ve ever known, $4 a month.”

Burkeen reminded the pub-lic that newly elected or return-ing offi cials would be sworn in at the courthouse on Jan. 1 at 9 a.m.

In other business, the court:• Appointed Eddy Plummer

to the County Historical Com-mission.

• Approved for the record the hiring of Denise Thompson to be the victims assistant coordi-nator at the County District At-torney’s offi ce.

• Approved a budget transfer of $3,000 for the jail to repair and provide upkeep for the jail’s electronic security system.

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By Roxanne McKnightStaff Writer

Two outgoing Limestone County offi cials were honored at commissioners court’s Dec. 22 meeting: retiring Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Freda “Cookie” Gremminger at the beginning of the meeting, and County Commissioner Pct. 2 William

“Pete” Kirven at the end. “Cookie has served as JP

in Precinct 2 for many years and served as clerk in the precinct offi ce for many years before that,” said County Judge Daniel Burkeen, presenting Gremminger a plaque of appreciation for her term of service.

Then reading from the plaque, he continued,

“‘Presented to Freda “Cookie” Gremminger with honor and deep appreciation for her dedicated and outstanding service to Limestone County, Jan. 9, 1995 through Dec. 31, 2014.’ Best luck on your retirement.”

“It’s been an honor and a pleasure to serve the citizens of Limestone County,”

Gremminger said. For Kirven, County

Sheriff Dennis Wilson presented the outgoing commissioner a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the Sheriff’s Offi ce.

“In appreciation, I want to present to William ‘Pete’ Kirven, Limestone County Pct. 2 Commissioner, on behalf of Limestone

County Sheriff Dennis D. Wilson and the employees of the Limestone County Sheriff’s Offi ce,” Wilson said. “We express our deep appreciation and heartfelt thanks for all your years of service and support to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Offi ce and to the citizens of Limestone County – Jan. 1, 2007 through Dec. 31, 2014.”

“I’d like to say it’s been a pleasure,” Burkeen told Kirven, shaking his hand. “I hope we’ll still be seeing you around. It’s been a pleasure the past eight years, and we appreciate all you’ve done.”

Kirven had been presented a plaque of appreciation from the county at the previous commissioners court meeting.

Gremminger, Kirven honored at commissioners court meeting

Limestone County Judge Daniel Burkeen presents retiring Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Freda ‘Cookie’ Gremminger a plaque of appreciation for her years of service. The presentation was made at the Dec. 22 commissioners court meeting. Journal photos/Roxanne McKnight

Limestone County Sheriff Dennis Wilson, right, presents outgoing County Com-missioner William ‘Pete’ Kirven a plaque of appreciation for his service to the county. Wilson made the presentation on behalf of the Sheriff’s Offi ce and its employees at Kirven’s fi nal commissioners court meeting, Dec. 22.

Journal photos/Roxanne McKnight

By Mark FoxNOAA

Special to the Journal

By North and Central Tex-as standards, 2014 was an ex-tremely quiet severe weather season. For the second time in three years, April 3rd was the big day, with tornadoes and extremely large hail from Den-ton to near Sulphur Springs causing over 500 million dol-lars’ worth of damage.

The National Weather Ser-vice in Fort Worth wants to help you prepare for the 2015 severe weather season. To help get you ready, the National

Weather Service will be of-fering a free class at the SKY-WARN severe weather pro-gram on Wednesday, January 7th, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The program will be held at Limestone County Courthouse in Groesbeck and is held in part-nership with Limestone County Emergency Management.

This class is free of charge and no pre-registration is nec-essary. This class is for offi cial storm spotters as well as any-one with an interest in learning more about severe weather. This is a part of an area-wide severe weather preparedness campaign, which will include spotter training sessions across

46 counties in North and Cen-tral Texas.

The 2015 program will dis-cuss thunderstorm formation, ingredients, and features as-sociated with severe and non-severe storms. Additionally, we will discuss non-threatening clues which may be mistaken for signifi cant features. Most importantly, we will discuss what you can do to keep you and others safe when thunder-storms threaten. The program will discuss spotter operations and recommended reporting procedures. The two hour pre-sentation will be in multimedia format, featuring numerous new pictures of storms, as well

as new video from the 2014 se-vere storm season, with special emphasis on the storms which affected the region in April of last year.

“Once again, we have plenty of new material for the training session,” said Mark Fox, Warn-ing Coordination Meteorolo-gist at the Fort Worth National Weather Service Offi ce. “We combine the radar data spotter video to show the 2014 storms in detail, highlighting the subtle, yet important features.”

The fundamental purpose of the spotter training - and of the storm spotter network as a whole - remains unchanged. “Weather radar can only tell us

so much” said Tom Bradshaw, Meteorologist-in-Charge of the Fort Worth Offi ce. “The trained spotters in the fi eld give important information for the warning process to work effectively.”

The program is free and open to the public. No ad-vanced registration is nec-essary. “By coming to this program, you will learn a lot about thunderstorms” Fox said. “Even if you don’t be-come an active storm spot-ter, you will learn about how storms work and the visual clues you can identify when storms are in your area. This will better prepare yourself

and your family for the threats that storms pose.”

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Citizens of Pct. 2, I am not asking for your vote today

but rather thanking you for your vote of confidence. The time has flown by since given the opportunity to serve you as Justice of the Peace. It has been an honor and pleasure and I thank each of you for the kindness and respect you have shown me. I would also like to thank my fellow JP’s, Constable Ray Forrester and Sheriff Wilson; they each have been ready to offer support when needed. I am ready to hand the gavel over to Mike Bell January 1st, who will serve you with fairness and integrity.

Thank you again. Fred “Cookie” Gremminger

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Class of 2016 Recipients

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American Legion Ashburn-Hanna Post 288 held its lo-cal Oratorical Scholarship competition on Saturday, December 6, 2014 in Groes-beck. The oratorical compe-tition involves high school students making speeches on various aspects of the of the U. S. Constitution. The local winners were Emily Foster, Groesbeck High School; Abi-gail Bristow, Freestone Coun-ty homeschool, and Han-nah Hall, Limestone County homeschool. Each of these contestants will advance to district competition to be held in Mexia on January 10, 2015, and will compete there for a chance to advance further in the competition.

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American Legion Oratorical Scholarship Winners

“They are not allowed to directly fi ght the fi re unless the incident commander gives them permission to, which is on a person-by-person basis,” said McWhirter. “They are usually in a support role: They pull hose, fi ll the truck with water, operate the pump on the truck, fetch tools, those kind of things. Their operating in a supporting role allows other people to be directly involved in the fi refi ghting effort.”

Besides being restricted from fi ghting a fi re directly, their presence does not count towards a quorum at meetings and they can’t vote. Also, although they are issued a radio so they can monitor calls, they cannot answer a fi re call after 9 p.m. on school nights.

McWhirter expressed gratitude to the boys for their help.

“They are strong, and also have better wind and better stamina than us old folks do,” he said.

McWhirter has been fi ghting fi res all his adult life, transferring from Texas City to the Lake Limestone area four years ago. He has been a member of West Lake Limestone VFD for three years.

“I think it started out as a job 30 years ago,” he said. “I got a paid job in a fi re department. I think this kind of work gets inside of you and you can’t get it out. Service to the community and the feeling you’re giving back something is my motivation for being a fi refi ghter.”

In January, a new fi re chief will take over, Warren Miller. At the same time, Allen McWhirter’s wife, Kim McWhirter, will take over as department president for outgoing president Adam Collett.

While the fi re chief trains the members for actual fi refi ghting and is in charge of responding to calls, the fi re department president deals more with the business of the fi re department, representing the department in its relationship with the Emergency Services District, and with contracts and leases. The business portion of the fi re department is controlled by the board, of which the president is in charge.

The eastern boundary of West Lake Limestone VFD is the lake, the southern boundary the county line, the northern boundary LCR 762 and the western boundary about halfway between LCR 937 and Hwy. 14. On the other side of the northern boundary is Groesbeck VFD and on the other side of the western boundary is Thornton VFD.

Members train monthly and have a truck check the same day to ensure the fi refi ghting apparatuses are ready for use.

“We start all the pumps, start all the trucks, make sure they are operational,” Allen McWhirter said.

A third position in the department, captain, is responsible for the station grounds and the equipment. He leads the operational checks, makes sure the registrations are good and keeps inspections stickers updated. If a truck needs equipment, he relays those needs to the fi re department board so it can make requests for fi nancing through the ESD board.

“Training is mandated,” Allen McWhirter said. “It’s one of the steps that you have to take; so is the documentation for the truck-checks, the readiness checks we do for the apparatus. Those are steps that we’re taking to move us forward to help with the ISO rating of our response district.

The ISO rating has to do with insurance safety calculations. A lower ISO rating means lower insurance costs for all residents.

“Having a building, having equipment, checking the building, training, having certifi ed fi refi ghters, all those things go towards the ISO rating,” he explained. “The certifying organization of fi refi ghters is the State Firefi ghters and Fire Marshals Association of Texas. We are members of the SFFMA.”

The certifi cation is at least a yearlong process, he said, with three different certifi cations recognized: Firefi ghter 1, Firefi ghter 2 and Master Firefi ghter.

West Lake Limestone

VFD currently has two certifi ed fi refi ghters, but all the training documentation is sent to SFFMA for consideration and counts toward fi refi ghter certifi cation.

The department was formed sometimes in the 1960s, as far as Allen McWhirter knows. Other board members are Verna Hicks as vice president, Cheryl Davis as secretary and Elizabeth Miller as treasurer.

The department averages about eight calls a month, of which about 80 percent are emergency medical, which includes vehicle accidents.

The department doesn’t have an ambulance, but it does have a fi rst responder program.

“Because we live in the district, we can arrive at the scene sooner than the ambulance,” Allen McWhirter said. “We can gather information for the ambulance crew before they arrive and submit that to them by radio. It gives them a jump on what they’re going to do when they arrive. We have fi rst aid training; we have a couple of people that are Emergency Medical Technicians. Everybody is fi rst aid trained and CPR trained. So if it’s necessary, anybody that responds from the fi re department could do CPR, could provide some fi rst aid, stop bleeding, stabilize the patient, clear the airway; those kinds of things we can do.”

Besides providing fi rst aid, their members may direct traffi c, land Life Flights, create a landing zone for the emergency

helicopters if necessary and help extricate victims from a wrecked automobile using the Jaws of Life and rams, which spread the opening of a wrecked car.

The other 20 percent of their calls are grass fi res, structure fires and other calls for service. The department doesn’t have plans to get an ambulance,

leaving that job to the Limestone Medical Center, which provides ambulance service in the district.

“We do plan to increase the number of EMTs we have so we can provide more care before the ambulance arrives and support their efforts more once they arrive,” Allen McWhirter said.

Some calls this past year he remembers include extinguishing a kitchen fi re in a home south on FM 937 a few months ago, saving the structure.

Another incident he remembers was fighting seven simultaneous grass fires along FM 937 that were possibly started by a passing vehicle.

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Checking the readiness of one of the main fi re trucks of the West Lake Limestone Volunteer Fire Department are members, l-r, Robert Littlejohn, incoming Fire Chief Warren Miller and Gary Bedwell. Their work was part of the monthly training, held Dec. 20. Journal photos/Roxanne McKnight

Texas A&M AgriLife Ex-tension Service in Falls Coun-ty and Limestone County will be hosting a Private Appli-cators Pesticide Training on Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 at the Kosse Community Cen-ter located at 200 N. Hwy. 14 in Kosse. The classroom por-tion will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 11:30a.m. Texas Department of Agriculture has

ceased providing tests at the time of training. Testing is now available at an offsite testing location. A list of the nearby testing centers and available test times will be available on the day of training.

The training is open to the public and registration is $60.00. Two (2) manuals are

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pick up at the County Exten-sion Offi ce before the course date. Please bring a calcula-tor, pencils and snacks to the training if you wish.

To preregister or if you need more information, please call the Falls County Extension Offi ce at (254) 883-1410 or the Limestone County Extension Offi ce at (254) 729-5314.

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Private Applicators Pesticide Training to be held in Kosse on January 13th By Kelli Young

Site Manager

We hope everyone had a safe and Merry Christmas. We are back at it here at the center for 2015. It was a short week since we were closed Thursday and Friday. Tuesday we handed out gift bags to our seniors and sent them out to the homebound. The jackpot winners this week at bingo were Yvonne Pierce and Eva Thornal. We thank Katrina

Garner with Texas Home Health for calling bingo for us. We are so glad we got to see her, we love her. We want to thank Ms. Iva for the condiments she bought for the center. We thank Windsor for the cookies they brought us. We are praying for Pat to get well soon. We miss her and hope to see her soon. We thank everyone for their help and donations this month. It was very busy and we appreciate everyone.

Groesbeck Senior News

Church/Community News

OLETHA BAPTIST CHURCH Invites You To Services

Sunday Bible Study ................................ 10:00 a.m.Worship Service ......................................11:00 a.m.Evening Service........................................ 6:00 p.m.Wednesday Service .................................. 6:00 p.m.

Bill Sutton, Pastor729-5482

“An Old Time Country Church”

LAKE LIMESTONE

BAPTIST CHURCHSBC

Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m.Morning Worship ............... 11:00 a.m.Evening Worship ..................6:00 p.m.Wednesday Service .............6:00 p.m.

Johnny Layton,Pastor

Located on the Road to Lake Limestone Dam • East of 937(903) 529-2222

Church of Christ201 S. Ellis St.-Groesbeck, TX 76642

(254) 729-5355Ministers: Clifton Fox, Richard Williams

ASSEMBLIES:Sunday Bible Study...................................9:30 a.m.Sunday Worship......................................10:20 a.m.

Sunday Evening Worship..........................6:00 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study.............................7:00 p.m.

May We Be Of Service?

Word of Life Family Worship Center

P.O. Box 1031 193 LCR 412

(northside of Groesbeck High School) Groesbeck, Texas 76642

(254)729-2743 office (254) 729-2873 fax Email: wordoflifefamily@embarqmail.com Listen to Pastor’s weekly sermons online @

www.wolgroesbeck.com

SERVICE TIMES Sunday Morning Service………………….………..10:30 a.m. Sunday WOL Bible Study……………….9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. K.I.D.S. Church…………………………….……....10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Prayer……….…………..5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service…………………………7:00 p.m. Youth (Sudden Impact)………………………...….....7:00 p.m. Lil Buckaroos ages 3-5………………………….…...7:00 p.m. His Kidz Club ages 6-9…………………...……….....7:00 p.m. God Squad ages 10-12………………………………...7:00 p.m.

Pastors Randy and Linda Ayres invite you to come and experience the Difference. We have

dynamic praise and worship along with the profound preaching of the Word of God. We also have many ministries in our church such as Children’s, Youth, Women’s (Divine Diva’s), Men’s,

and Young Adult’s Group! So come and be a part of this great vision God has placed in this body.

“Holding out to all, the Word Of Life…” Phil. 2:16

1st UnitedMethodist Church

203 W. State Street • Groesbeck(254) 729-5137

Pastor: Steve Nance

Sunday Worship Times

10 a.m. • Praise11 a.m. • Traditional

SundayWorship

10:50 a.m.

Sunday School9:45 AM

Sunday Worship10:50 AM

Lost Prairie BaPtist ChurChJ.r. taPLey, Pastor

(254) 729-5331 or CeLL (903)-388-4414

Sunday School ..............................9:45 a.m.Morning Worship .........................10:45 a.m.Evening Worship ........................... 5:00 p.m.Wednesday Service ....................... 5:00 p.m.Third Sunday Gospel Singing .... 1:00 p.m.

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Pastor: Billy (Sonny) Bever

Sunday 10:30 AMNursery, Children’s Church

Wednesday 7 PMNursery, Age Group Classes

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ChristEpiscopal

Church505 E. Commerce-Mexia

254-562-5918Welcomes You

Sunday School ...... 9:30amSunday Worship . 10:30amWed. Service ........ 6:30pm

Sunday Worship10:30 AM

Rev. Ray Bagby, Vicar

BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH

206 S. GRAYSON - GROESBECKINVITES YOU TO:

SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 A.M.MORNING WORSHIP - 10:45 A.M.EVENING WORSHIP - 5:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE - 6:00 P.M. PASTOR: DARRYL HATLEY

FaithLutheranChurch

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562-7756L.C.M.S.

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6 The Groesbeck JournalThursday, January 1, 2015

VERSE OF THE WEEK

Great peace have they who love your

law, and nothing can make them stumble.Psalm 119:165 (NIV)

By St. Marys CatholicSpecial to the Journal

The Feast of the Epipha-ny of Our Lord Jesus Christ is one of the oldest Christian feasts, though, throughout the centuries, it has cel-ebrated a variety of things. Epiphany comes from a Greek verb meaning “to reveal,” and all of the vari-ous events celebrated by the Feast of the Epiphany are revelations of Christ to man.

Like many of the most ancient Christian feasts, Epiphany was fi rst celebrat-ed in the East, where it has been held from the begin-ning almost universally on January 6. Today, among both Eastern Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, the feast is known as Theophany - the revelation of God to man.

Epiphany originally cele-brated four different events, in the following order of importance: the Baptism of Christ,; Christ’s fi rst mira-cle, the changing of water into wine at the wedding in Cana; the Nativity of Christ; and the visitation of the Wise Men or Maji. Each of these is a revelation of God to man: At Christ’s Baptism, the Holy Spirit descends and

the voice of God the Father is heard, declaring that Je-sus is His Son; at the wed-ding in Cana, the miracle revels Christ’s divinity; at the Nativity, the angels bear witness to Christ, and the shepherds, representing the people of Israel, bow down before Him; and at the visi-tation of the Maji, Christ’s divinity is revealed to the Gentiles - the other nations of the earth.

Eventually, the celebra-tion of the Nativity was separated out, in the West, into Christmas; and shortly thereafter, Western Chris-tians adopted the Eastern feast of the Epiphany, still celebrating the Baptism, the fi rst miracle, and the visit from the Wise men. Thus, Epiphany came to mark the end of Christmastide - the twelve days of Christmas, which began with the rev-elation of Christ to Israel in His Birth and ended with the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles at Epiphany.

Over the centuries, the various celebrations were further separated in the West, and now the Baptism of the Lord is celebrated on the Sunday after January 6, and the wedding at Cana is commemorated on the Sun-day after the Baptism of the Lord.

In many parts of Europe,

Catholic CornerEpiphany of Jesus Christ

the celebration of Epiphany is at least as important as the celebration of Christmas.

In Italy and other Medi-terranean countries, Chris-tians exchange gifts on Epiphany - the day on which the Wise Men brought their gifts to the Christ Child - while in Northern Europe, it’s not unusual to give gifts on both Christmas and Epiphany ( often with smaller gifts on each of the twelve days of Christmas in between).

By Clifton FoxChurch of Christ

Sam and Bob were dig-ging fence post holes on the farm where they worked. Sam paused to complain about how hard his job was. As he did so, his co-worker, Bob, leaned on his shovel to listen. Sam began his com-plaining rant: “For years I’ve blamed my tiredness on lack of sleep, or a poor diet, or the hot sun. But the other day I fi gured out the real rea-son I am so tired, I’m over-worked!”

He went on to explain: “Here’s why I am over-worked: The population of this country is 316 million. Of those 316 million, 117 million are retired or dis-abled. That leaves 199 mil-lion to do the work. There are 95 million who are of school age, and in school. That leaves 104 million to do the work. Of those, there are 69 million employed in the federal government, leaving 35 million to do the work. Almost 3 million are in the armed forces. Which leaves 32 million to do the work. There are 29.8 mil-

lion working in state or city governments. So, that leaves 2.2 million to do the work. In 2014 there were nearly 1 Million people in hospitals or out on sick days, leaving 1,212,000 to do the work. And, last but not least, there are 1,211,998 people in pris-ons. So, that leaves just two people to do the work: You and me. And, there you are leaning on your shovel!!! Which leaves just ME to do all the work.”

Okay, so there are plenty of unfair things in our lives, about which we could com-plain. However, let’s begin 2015 with a little less whin-ing and a little more happy. We really are not alone in our struggles and our life could certainly be much harder; especially when we consider those less fortunate than us. If you are a child of God, 1st John 3:1 has a mar-velous message for you and me: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are.” Of all people we are most blessed

Our sermons for the next

several Sundays will high-light reasons for joy and cele-bration as we begin this New Year. They are part of a series on the fruit of the Spirit pro-duced by Jesus and His Spirit living within each Christian’s heart. The fruit (produce) of which I speak are described in Galatians 5:23-24. I hope you are with us in worship each week as we continue to focus on the life-changing fruit of the living God. In the process of His giving you that fruit, those gifts become proof that God is and that He lives in your life and mine.

Let’s begin this year with the knowledge that our sins are forgiven (Col. 2:12-13) we are saved from the threat of Hell (Mark 16:16) And, we stand as recipients of the greatest blessings God could promise to faithful Chris-tians. In fact we are promised every spiritual blessing in Christ (Eph. 1:3). With such blessings in hand, who cares who does the most work or whether others are doing their “fair share.” That’s right my friend; we have every reason for a little less whin-ing and a little more happy.

Little Less Whining and a Little more Happy

The Limestone-Falls Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board held its regular monthly Board meeting Monday December 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Limestone Co. Courthouse., Groesbeck, Texas.

Directors present were: Claude L. Monk, Chairman from Tehuacana; J.B. Sackett, Vice Chairman, from Groesbeck; John Schlemmer, Sec/Treas. John R. Schlemmer from Kirk; Ronnie Sims from Personville and Mike Meyer from Falls Co. Others present were: Kristy

Oates, Brian Bailey, Matt Beseda, Raymond Skala and Tommy Vela from NRCS; Don Brandenberger from TSSWCB and Ed Schwille from the SWCD.

During the SWCD board meeting, the November 17, 2014, monthly minutes and fi nancial statement was approved by motion from Sackett, seconded by Meyer, motion carried.

Approval of 2015 NACD membership by motion from Meyer, seconded by Schlemmer, motion carried. Richland Cr. O&M activities – Allocation from TSSWCB

LIMESTONE-FALLS SWCD Monthly Meetingfor Flood Control Program was approved.

2015 Conservation Awards program Poster Contest for students under the age of 12 are being encouraged to participate in the Elementary and Intermediate school. The Essay Contest is available for

Students 13 – 18 years of age.Range Plants of North Central Texas” A Land User’s Guide to Their Value and Management book is still available in the NRCS Offi ce in Groesbeck. This book contains 324 plants, being 160 forbs, 59 grasses and 105 woody plants. The book has 1,450 color photographs of the plants. Price of this book is $20.00 .

Current bills payment and fi nancial statement was approved by the SWCD board.

The TX State Soil and Water Conservation Board provided Information Technology Assistance to SWCD’s. The SWCD Board purchased a laptop computer and printer for its offi ce. Local Work Group meeting will be schedule for the spring rather than in the fall.

Next monthly meeting of the SWCD Board will be held January 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m.

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Boys - District 18-4A Preview

This year’s district basketball season schedule will be tough, especially with Fairfield and Mexia vying for the crown again. Those two teams pathes will cross through Madisonville and Palestine, both of which are enjoying winning seasons so far. The Groesbeck Goats are still a young team coming in, but several players have varsity experience carried over from last year, so don’t rule out this team fighting for a playoff spot.

Madisonville is the “old” newcomer to District 18-4A, with the Rusk Eagles moving over to District 19-4A.

Fairfield Eagles (12-1 as of Dec. 19)

Head coach: Joey Worley

The Eagles were 11 points from being undefeated so far this season, suffering their only loss to the Corsicana Tigers, 64-53, in the championship game of the Fairfield Tournament back in mid-December.

Last season Fairfield finished tied for first place with the Mexia Blackcats, with both teams completing district play with 7-1 records. The two teams opted for the coin flip to decide the number one seed heading into the playoffs, in which the Blackcats ended up winning the toss.

The Eagles finished the 2013-14 season with a 16-3 record and Region III quarterfinalist after beating Center in the bi-district game and losing to Navasota in the regional quarterfinals.

This year the Eagles are led by Dominic Brackens, Keishaun Cunningham, Jarrett Carpenter, Dedrick Garner, Charles Oliver, Cam Hicks and David Ransom as some of the key players hitting the court so far this season.

The Eagles played in the Houston County Christmas Tournament earlier this week.

Fairfi eld hosts Mexia in the opening game of district competition on Jan. 16.

No. 11 Mexia Blackcats (10-3 as of Dec. 22)

Head coach: Anthony Leamon

Mexia is currently 10-3 after winning their last game before the Christmas break, 95-72, over Class 1A No. 6 ranked Coolidge Yellow Jackets (10-4).

The Blackcats finished the 2013-14 campaign with a 26-5 record overall and tied for first place in the district with the Fairfield Eagles, both with 7-1 records. Mexia won a coin flip to enter the playoffs as the No. 1 seed and completed their playoff run 3-1, falling to Houston Yates - eventual state champs - in the regional semifinals.

Mexia has two starters from last seasons team returning, Curk Harris (Sr.) and Tyrik Ray (Jr.), joined by Jaroan Tatum (Sr.), Karoan Tatum (Sr.), Draeshaun Hanna (Sr.), Malik Keener (Sr.), Deandray Williams (Jr.), Matron Gerald (Jr.), Shamyree Gamble (Jr.), Devin Banks (Jr.), Darious Eggins (Jr.), Shemar High (Soph.) and Travion Abor (Fr.).

Mexia played in the Whataburger Tournament earlier this week.

The Blackcats open up district play against Fairfield on the road Jan. 16.

Palestine Wildcats (10-4 as of Dec. 19)

Head coach: Bret BotardThe Wildcats are

currently 10-4 on the season. Returners for Palestine this year are Fabian Clark (Sr.), Cameron Barrett (Sr.), Kevin Parish (Sr.), Dakedrick McMorris (Sr.), Vay Davis (Sr.), Jacob Nicholas (Sr.), Devonte Mims (Jr.). Joining the team for 2014-15 are Cameron Wilson (Sr.), Marcus Robinson (Sr.), Kobe Brown (Sr.), Keelan Yarbough (Jr.), Marquis Hernandez (Jr.), Kelvin Polk (Jr.) and Forrester Polk (Soph.).

Last season, Palestine was the No. 3 seed from District 18-3A going into the playoffs with a 14-15 record and fi nished district competition with a 4-4 mark.

The Wildcats defeated Jasper in the bi-district round, but lost to Madisonville in the quarterfinals.

Palestine competed in the Wagstaff Holiday Classic Tournament this week.

The team will tipoff against Madisonville on Jan. 16 on the road.

Madisonville Mustangs (9-3 as of Dec. 15)

Head coach: Brian Thurmond

Newcomers this year - but old foe - the Mustangs finished last season 4-6 in District 18-3A and 14-12 overall behind Taylor, College Station and first place leader, Navasota.

Madisonville was the No. 4 seed from the district going into the 2013-14 playoffs, facing the Rattlers in the regional quarterfinals.

The Mustangs are led by Davodrick Ross (Sr.), Dex Shiver (Sr.), Charkeith Wiley (Sr.), Andrew McDougald (Sr.), R’kelian Wiley (Sr.), Isaiah Berry (Jr.), Keion Salas (Jr.) and Jawan Lewis (Jr.).

The Mustangs competed in the Houston County Christmas Tournament earlier this week.

Madisonville opens district play at home on Jan. 16 against the Palestine Wildcats.

Groesbeck Goats (4-11 as of Dec. 19)

Head coach: Chris ReidThe Goats faced hard

times last season, finishing 3-22 and 0-8 in District 18-3A, but played strong their last few games of the 2013-14 basketball campaign.

Groesbeck is currently 4-11 on the season. The team has two seniors back from last year’s squad, Omaris Asberry and Jayland Jackson, who are joined by a supporting cast of juniors, sophomores and freshmen players. Returning to help the Goat seniors finish strong in the District 18-4A are Jaylon Medlock (Jr.), Josh Forge (Jr.), Jarrius Washington (Jr.), John O’Kelley (Jr.), Sabrien Jones (soph.). New additions this season are Kolby Ayres (Soph.), Michael Loyd (Soph.) and Brayden Bradley (Fr.).

Groesbeck competed in the Troy Holiday Tournament earlier in the week and stays on the road for Friday night as they play the Caldwell Hornets

in a 6:30 p.m. game. They will be back at home Tuesday to face the Mart Panthers and take on the road next Friday night, then home for their final non-district game against the Kaufman Lions the following Tuesday.

The district opener will be against the Mexia Blackcats on Jan. 20 in Mexia.

District Basketball Preview

Staff Report

More accolades have been bestowed upon Groesbeck Lady Goats volleyball players after the 2014 Super Centex Volleyball Team was named, as well as the Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State Volleyball Team over the Christmas holiday.

Outside hitter Hailye Reynolds (Sr.) and libro Bailey Johnson (Sr.) were selected to the fi rst team

for Groesbeck, while Sarah Alston and Samantha Sloan received honorable mention.

Reynolds - recognized with an honorable mention on the TSWA’s all-state volleyball team that was released on Dec. 25, 2014 - helped lead the Lady Goats to the regional quarterfi nals in the Class 4A, Region III players this past season.

Reynolds fi nished the year with 385 kills, 512 assists, 514 digs and

31 aces, while Johnson anchored the Lady Goats back-row, recording 724 digs.

Last year, Mandy Adams made fi rst team Super Centex for Groesbeck, while Reynolds was named to the second team as an outside hitter and Johnson received honorable mention, along with former teammate Kathleen O’Kelley.

The Lady Goats are coached by Melissa Cole.

Two Lady Goats named to the 2014 Super Centex Volleyball Team

Hailye Reynolds Bailey Johnson

Staff report

The Texas High School Coaches Association has decided to drop their annual all-star games, due to a decision made by the THSCA’s Board of Directors after the board was informed of the decision from the NCAA Legislative Relief Waiver Committee to deny their request for exemption of the new NCAA Bylaw (13.1.7.9.6), which prohibits Division I college football coaches from attending or

speaking at a convention that has an all-star game affi liated with it, according to a press release on Dec. 11 from THSCA.

The decision forces the elimination of an 80-year tradition where THSCA has hosted all-star games.

“This is not a decision we wanted to have to make at all. We felt our convention and all-star games were not a violation of the NCAA rule and took extra steps to separate the two events as best we could, but the Waiver Committee felt otherwise,”

said THSCA Executive Director D. W. Rutledge. “When faced with the burden of either excluding the college coaches from attending our convention or hosting the all-star games, the Board felt it was in the best interest of the association and its members to eliminate the all-star games.”

To view the full release, visit the THSCA website

home page at: http://thsca.pointstreaksites.com/view/thsca/headlines#.

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THSCA cancels annual all-star games indefi nitely

Staff reportHighway 14 has a new

state football champion as Class 2A’s Bremond Tigers came from behind to beat Albany, 28-21, in the title tilt played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington last Thursday.

The 60.148 mile stretch of road - established in 1917, which runs from Richland to just south of Bremond, has three towns (Bremond, Groesbeck and Mexia) along the route that have won state football champi-onships, with Wortham as the only community on the stretch of highway where the title crown as eluded

them thus far, although they can lay claim to native son Leonard Davis making the UIL’s Football All-Century Team - though he did help lead the Bulldogs to a state title in basketball, but that’s a different sport and story for another time.

The section of high-way may also be the short-est distance - spanning fi ve counties, Falls, Freestone, Limestone, Navarro and Robertson - where three towns (two from Limestone and one from Robertson

counties) have won cham-pionship crowns in high school football, but further research would have to be done to make that state-ment absolute truth.

In last Thursday’s win, the Tigers got on the board mid way in the second quarter, when Roshauud Paul hit Josh White for a 39-yard touchdown to pull Bremond to within seven, with the score, 14-7, in fa-vor of Albany and that’s how it would remain up to halftime.

Bremond Tigers are State Champs

State Champs | pg. 8

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In the third period, Al-bany scored to make it, 21-7, as it looked like Bremond was done for, but the Tigers cranked out 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

The win also gives 15-0 Bremond their second title

in the last 33-years, the first came in 1981 when they beat Wink, 12-9, for the Class 1A football state championship.

The Tigers have played in a total of six football state championship games (1981, 1983, 1987, 1993, 2007, 2014).

The other two Highway 14 teams to accomplish this feat have been Groesbeck (1991, Class 3A title over Burnet, 7-0) and Mexia (1989, Class 3A title over Vernon, 22-21). Mexia has one other appear-ance in the state champion-ship final for football, play-ing for the Class 1A title in 1949 against Littlefield fall-ing, 13-0, in that game.

Scoring Summary

Bremond 0 7 0 21 - 28Albany 7 7 7 0 - 21First QuarterAlbany - Alex Faith 26-yard pass from Drew Neece (Stevie Phillips kick), 3:09Second QuarterAlbany - Stevie Phillips one run (Phillips kick), 9:55Bremond - Josh White 39-yard pass from Roshauud Paul (Koty Kuzniarek kick), 6:22Third Quarter

Albany - Neece one run (Phil-lips kick), 5:18Fourth QuarterBremond - Rayandre Brown-ing 13-yard run (Kuzniarek kick), 8:14Bremond - Paul 35-yard run (Kuzniarek kick), 4:19Bremond - Paul 23-yard run (Kuzniarek kick), 1:17RushingBremond - Paul (28-176-2), Browning (14-77-1), Josh An-

derson (7-33), Joe Williams (6-31)Albany - Neece (16-54-1), Phillips (8-41-1), Hunter Owen (7-33)Passing Bremond - 6-10-0-79-1Albany - 7-24-3-108-1ReceivingBremond - Browning (3-18), White (2-55-1), Williams (1-6)Albany - Faith (7-108-1)

State Champs...continued from pg. 7

By CenturyLink Special to the Journal

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‘GOOD CITIZENS’ for Coolidge Elementary

By Ann VinsonSpecial to the JournalSay Goodbye to 2014 and

Hello to 2015!It has been a quick year

hasn’t it? Most days were wonderful, but some bummers along the way, but that’s how life goes. I choose to remember the good ones with a smile.

Let’s look forward to this new year and do all we can to make it be” the best one yet”

We had good attendance last week, didn’t play any bin-go, but will play again on the 2nd of January. Please come

on Friday for this is a fun time for our center.

We have some new jigsaw puzzles to put together and that’s always a test and Joyce Poole tells us “it’s a mind searcher” She is sure right about that.

We’ll have the coffee brewed about 10:00, so come on to hear what is going on in the world.

I want to acknowledge all the business who help us during the year: The Mexia News and The Groesbeck Journal

Guardian Home Health

(Leeann Guest), Providence Hospice (Brooke Anderson), Texas Home Health (Katrina Garner), Mexia LTC (Theresa Woods), Limestone County Agri Life agent (Vanessa Casad),The Atrium of Bellmead (Emily Keathley),Limestone County Commissioner’s Court, Heart of Texas Council of Government, and Theresa Tilotta of Limestone County Senior Services Project.

I wish you all a Happy New year

God is with you every step.

Coolidge Senior News

Today is Sunday, Christmas Has gone for another year, I hope you had a very merry Christmas, The New Year will soon be here . I have always felt a little sad at New Years , We do not know what the year will bring , but we do know who does know , There are no secrets with our God. Isn’t that wonderful.

We had a Christmas Eve Service at the Baptist Church . those who attended heard beautiful Christmas hymns , the Christmas Story , plus Cookies and something warm to drink. Dale McDaniel wanted to have a special Christmas Eve Service for folks who wanted to come to church to remember the Birth-day of our Lord.

My Children came Christ-mas Eve for Lunch . plus many of the grandchildren , and a few great grand children. even though they could not all be here , we missed each one, but

the house was full. I wish I had a huge family room , but I don’t. I have raised my family in this house , and it is home to me and the children. So I guess that if the good Lord is willing I will live out my years here , without a large family room.

Christmas Day we went to Linda and Billy’s ( Daughter and son -in-law) for a wonder-ful Christmas dinner. They had a very large crowd for lunch , but they do have a large family room.

Saturday evening Claude’s son Bill and his family came for an evening meal . I really had to much food prepared , as they had ate a large lunch , and were not very hungry, so I took left-overs to church today , everyone enjoyed the turkey , cranberry salad and cake and I am so glad to have fewer leftovers. Sunday evening we had to go to town to get some food for Goldie, so

I bought some dry blackeyed peas and cabbage , so we are ready for New Years Day.

Birthdays this week are Cin-dy Bullard , Joe Ferris, Christine DeVoll & Philip Thomas , Hap-py Birthday all.

There will be not scheduled activities this week at either church except that Philip Thom-as will discuss the books of Paul Tuesday evening at 6p.m.

Those on our prayer list this week are: Bill Ford, Jon Randall, Sarah Roberts, Milton Phillips, Nancy Rogers, Mark Chilcoat, Mike Messina, Jerri Connor,Susan Osborn Fam-ily, Marty Wright, Wendy Sim-mons,, Barbara Jacobs & Stan-ley & Ronald Cotton.

Our prayers are with all of the sick in our community and elsewhere and our troops where ever they are

Tehuacana News

By Julie HahnSocial Security Manager

Special to the Journal Happy New Year from So-

cial Security! Put down the champagne and ring in the New Year with a COLA! And we don’t mean the soda. In 2015, nearly 64 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in-crease to their monthly benefi t payments of 1.7 percent.

The average monthly Social Security benefi t for a retired worker in 2015 is $1,328 (up from $1,306 in 2014). The av-erage monthly Social Security benefi t for a disabled worker in 2015 is $1,165 (up from $1,146 in 2014).

For people who receive SSI, the maximum federal payment amount increased to $733 (up from $721 in 2014).

Other Social Security chang-es in 2015 are also worth not-ing. For example, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax will increase to $118,500 (up from $117,000 in 2014). A worker will earn one credit to-ward Social Security coverage after paying taxes on $1,220 in earnings in 2015 (up from $1,200 in 2014). As a reminder, eligibility for retirement benefi ts still requires 40 credits (usually about10 years of work).

Information about Medicare changes for 2015 is available at www.medicare.gov.

The Social Security Act outlines how the COLA is cal-

culated. To read more about the COLA, please visit www.so-cialsecurity.gov/cola.

To learn more about other changes in 2015, read our fact sheet at www.socialsecurity.gov/news/press/factsheets/cola-facts2015.html.

Tip your hat for Pie Day & Social Security

A hundred years ago, no one would leave the house without a hat. Hats were everywhere: top hats, cowboy hats, stovepipe hats, even pork pie hats. Women wore elaborate hats to church, matching them to their fash-ionable outfi ts. Today, people celebrate their favorite sports teams with ball caps. And, we celebrate National Hat Day on January 15.

Social Security wears many hats to provide you with world-class customer service and ben-efi ts. One of the hats is as the administrator of the nation’s So-cial Security disability insurance program, known as SSDI. This program provides critical sup-port to some of our most vulner-able citizens—those with severe disabilities. You can start your disability application online from the convenience of home by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability. You will save time and money by avoid-ing a trip to a Social Security offi ce. And, you can wear your favorite fedora while you do it.

And, hats off to Pie Day on

January 23! Planning and apply-ing for retirement is as easy as pie at www.socialsecurity.gov/retirement, where you’ll have quick and easy access to online fi nancial planning tools like the Retirement Estimator. The Re-tirement Estimator lets you ex-periment with different earnings and retirement dates to make sure your slice of retirement is just right for you. Make sure you have your piece of the pie cov-ered. Create your personal my Social Security account to view your Social Security Statement instantly and to learn about retire-ment benefits you can receive. Sign up for your account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Wearing another hat, Social Security offers survivors ben-efi ts. Once you’ve registered for a my Social Security account, view your Social Security State-ment to see the total survivors benefi ts your family may re-ceive if something happens to you. Take the time now to make sure your family is provided for in the event of your death. You can get started at www.so-cialsecurity.gov/survivorplan. Now there’s a plan that’s fully baked!

Whether you are retiring, are disabled, or are a survivor, you can use the online benefi ts planners at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners to understand your Social Security protection better.

Like a good hat, Social Secu-rity has you covered.

A Message from Social Security...Ring in the New Year with a Cola, pie & hat!

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Homes in Groesbeck for Sale: MLS #158213 $175,000 2662-sf 4-2-1 145 FM 2489 vintage 2-story renov MLS #151423 $150,000 944-sf 2-1-1 1201 E. Navasota.…..on 2.5 acres MLS #149029 $123,000 2288-sf 3-2-4 301 Tyus….well-renovated vintage MLS #156692 $97,000 2212-sf 4-2-1 501 Allison…..includes adjacent lot MLS #151423 $69,000 944-sf 2-1-1 1201 E. Navasota……..remodeled MLS #157219 $33,000 1353-sf 2-1-0 506 W. Navasota……...ready to go MLS #153813 $19,500 1241-sf 2-1-1 609 W. Navasota….on a corner lot

Homes in nearby towns for sale: MLS #156641 $199,500 3446-sf 5-3-2 Mexia, 607 East Main brick 2-story MLS #157445 $171,900 2542-sf 4-3-3 Teague, 1621 Elm, 2.3 acres, shop MLS #157689 $139,900 1503-sf 3-2-2 Mexia, 1101 LaVilleta Spanish Hill MLS #155613 $124,900 2410-sf 3-2-2 Wortham, 308 San Saba …1.15-ac MLS #147624 $120,000 2536-sf 4-3-0 Thornton, 902 Railroad……vintage MLS #158439 $119,900 1820-sf 3-2-2 Mexia, 219 Morningside..brick redo MLS #154026 $115,000 1782-sf 3-2-2 Mexia, 1101 Briarwood..2 buildings MLS #157593 $114,900 2228-sf 7-4-0 Mexia, 3 homes for investor rentals MLS #156885 $102,500 1648-sf 3-2-2 Mexia, 910 E.Hopkins..granite tops MLS #158108 $99,900 2860-sf 4-2-1 Kosse, 501 N.Narcissus renovated MLS #157220 $73,000 1224-sf 2-1-2 Kosse, 508 S.Mignonette..updated

Lake Limestone water-front homes: MLS #157150 $398,500 1955-sf 4-2-1 11572 Oak Point Ct.2-story 140’w/f MLS #148498 $239,500 1172-sf 3-2-2 126 LCR 743-G...in Summer Place MLS #158092 $212,000 1168-sf 3-2-0 19985 Winding Way RockHill Cove MLS #157474 $206,000 1513-sf 3-2-2 218 LCR 743 2 lots Summer Place MLS #157091 $199,900 1178-sf 3-2-2 214 LCR 755A 2-lots in Blains Bay MLS #153775 $198,000 1586-sf 5-2-1 LCR 743-A..2-story Summer Place MLS #143155 $197,000 1217-sf 2-2-1 242 LCR 893....Lambs Creek Cove MLS #155437 $179,000 1488-sf 3-2-1 382 PR 5832…..in Sunset Landing MLS #154253 $165,000 1792-sf 3-2-0 102 LCR 828…...in Big Creek East MLS #158636 $159,950 1680-sf 3-2-2 921 LCR 779.in Wayland Crossing MLS #147686 $129,900 1400-sf 2-2-3 478 PR 5881-B..Country Place Est MLS #155597 $124,500 392-sf 1-1-0 LCR 793….in Thomasson Landing MLS #154942 $119,500 480-sf 1-1-1 122 LCR 896A in Black Jack Cove MLS #155111 $99,500 576-sf 1-1-0 759 LCR 779 in Wayland Crossing MLS #158204 $98,000 945-sf 1-1-0 797 LCR 794 Thomasson Landing MLS #155036 $85,500 924-sf 2-1-0 481 LCR 794..Thomasson Landing MLS #151687 $79,900 960-sf 3-2-0 19133 Leon CR 371 nice lake view MLS #150780 $58,500 536-sf 2-1-0 LCR 794……..Thomasson Landing Lake Limestone water-front land & lots: MLS #000000 $950,000 Beavers Cove 8.7-ac on peninsula-tip, oak woods MLS #150371 $352,000 1314 LCR 740.....11-ac, 1531’-frontage, will divide MLS #156901 $185,000 Beavers Cove…1.07-ac gated subdivision by dam MLS #000000 $180,000 Beavers Cove..2.47-ac gated 200+ feet waterfront MLS #000000 $180,000 Beavers Cove..3-ac gated 3 post oak-wooded lots MLS #000000 $160,000 Beavers Cove…2.47-ac gated 217 feet waterfront MLS #156334 $149,900 Post Oak Loop Lake Limestone Coves 4lots 1.5ac MLS #156564 $149,000 Hickory Loop & Shady Lane, 2 wooded lots 1-acre MLS #140749 $147,500 LCR 896A, Black Jack Cove, 3 lots…..1.688-acres MLS #155126 $144,000 LCR 743-J Summer Place 0.52-ac 195’water-front MLS #150601 $124,575 LCR 743 Summer Place 0.63-ac 50’front bulkhead MLS #150600 $124,575 LCR 743 Summer Place 0.54-ac 50’front bulkhead MLS #155577 $115,000 LCR 763 Hickory Hills 0.61-ac 81-front…..100’pier MLS #154429 $110,000 LCR 743 Summer Place 0.62-ac 50’ bulkheaded MLS #155595 $98,500 Beavers Cove Road…gated 1.04-ac 85’waterfront MLS #000000 $90,000 Beavers Cove lot 30....gated 1.22-ac 90’waterfront MLS #150367 $88,000 1314 LCR 740…...4 lots available, old cabin & pier MLS #148779 $85,000 PR off Robertson Dam Rd……wooded & secluded MLS #156587 $85,000 Post Oak Loop, Robertson County…..oak wooded MLS #149578 $83,275 PR 5827-A, Big Creek E…175’ shore, boat-lift pier MLS #149963 $80,000 LCR 377 Lakewood subdiv…..trees & bulkheaded MLS #150276 $73,000 LCR 832 Lot 6 Sunset Landing, 1.29-ac, restricted MLS #156900 $72,000 LCR 743..0.7-ac Summer Place, post oak-wooded MLS #150283 $69,000 LCR 932 Lot 7 Sunset Landing, 1.19-ac, restricted MLS #153498 $68,000 LCR 902….0.5-ac Cedar Cr., 20x40 metal building MLS #150284 $62,000 LCR 832 Lot 8 Sunset Landing, 1.19-ac, restricted MLS #154456 $60,000 LCR 892……Horseshoe Bend 2-lots 1.15-ac shed MLS #153497 $59,500 PR 5825 Lot 3-A in B.R.Belt Subdiv…...1.51 acres MLS #149577 $48,725 LCR 5827-A, Big Creek E…135 bulkheaded shore MLS #158203 $46,500 Winding Way Dr., Rock Hill Coves….deep by dam MLS #157389 $25,000 LCR 777, Hyden Place, 1.52 acres 170’ waterfront

Land & country homesites for sale: MLS #155579 $1,302,153 566-ac $2,299/ac Hwy.39…woods,pasture,lake MLS #158312 $537,000 199-ac $2,699/ac LCR 728…..oak wooded hills MLS #145139 $527,750 211-ac $2,500/ac LCR 656.…….open & woods MLS #155156 $495,000 219-ac $2,256/ac FM 339..pasture 4-ponds 2cr MLS #157892 $215,000 86-ac $2,495/ac Hwy.164 E….on turkey creek MLS #156903 $196,175 103-ac $1,900/ac Hwy.164 West wide frontage MLS #100000 $180,000 90-ac $2,000/ac FM 1246 sandy, spring creek MLS #156904 $165,000 87-ac $1,897/ac Hwy.164 West wide frontage MLS #146943 $151,250 55-ac $2,748/ac FM 1953 rolling hills+woods MLS #151924 $116,000 46-ac $2,500/ac LCR 426……..hunting woods MLS #152547 $112,500 45-ac $2,500/ac LCR 780 open, some woods MLS #151423 $100,000 2-ac homesites FM 937..curb&gutter will-div. MLS #158093 $45,000 2.5-ac homesite 1453 FM 1953 bldg & utilities MLS #154677 $40,900 10-ac homesite FM 339..fenced utilities avail. MLS #154770 $35,000 1.45-ac homesite 159 LCR 916..pond & utilities MLS #157938 $30,800 11-ac $3,000/ac Hwy.14 S of Kosse…….pond MLS #157937 $30,000 10-ac $3,200/ac Hwy.14 S of Kosse.…utilities RiverView Place, 4 deed-restricted homesites available:

Navasota River and/or lake-front deed-restricted rural home-sites just off Hwy.14 North with first three lots fronting the spring-fed river-lake:

MLS #123800 $37,000 Lot-23 4.51-ac..woods with some open above dam MLS #123801 $37,000 Lot-24 4.68-ac..woods with some open above dam MLS #123803 $35,000 Lot-28 8.66-ac...woods with some open below dam MLS #157222 $23,000 Lot-4 1.95-ac…all woods on LCR 406 above dam Commercial and investment properties: MLS #157752 $285,000 5184-sf 302 E.Yeagua…metal on slab retail/office MLS #156160 $220,000 3360-sf 623 McClintic….4-plex + garages by LMC MLS #156128 $85,000 6-lots 815 W.Yeagua auto repair+retail building MLS #150671 $69,900 0.26-ac Mexia commercial land on Highway 84E Our agents and their contact info: Lee McLelland, Associate Broker, 254-265-0111 Lee.McLelland@C21.com Kara McLelland, 254-265-0112 Kara.McLelland@C21.com Alida Pollard, 254-729-7914 or 281-797-8550 Alida.Pollard@C21.com Gary Sanders, 254-224-2501 Gary.Sanders@C21.com David Patenaude, 254-265-0322 David.Patenaude@C21.com Butch Luce, 903-626-5268 or 254-749-8247 Butch.Luce@AOL.com Dixie McLelland, 254-645-1000 or 254-729-8953 C21RPlusGr@AOL.com Mike McLelland, Broker & Owner,254-645-0261 Mike.McLelland@C21.com Melanie Holloway,Scott Holloway,Lesa Magness & Debra Hernandez in our Mexia office 254-562-2121 All living area square footages and land acreages shown above are approximate, are obtained from appraisal district public records, are subject to errors, and should be verified by buyer or a surveyor. All properties offered subject to change, prior sale, and withdrawal without notice. Each Century 21 office is independently owned & operated. We are an equal opportunity housing real estate broker.

RED BARN REALTY1-888-999-LAND www.redbarnrealty.net

N. SUE LITTLE ® 254-747-0099 BETTY OVERGONER ® 254-729-3838

LAGO VISTA: Elegant 3/2.5 brick & hardi, 3000 +/- SF, wfront, 2000+/- SF Boathouse........$599,500Near Bridge: 5/3.5 Custom hm, Wooded sanctuary-4.6 +/- w front ac, boatlift. SOLD.....549,000HWY 164 ACREAGE: 179 ac +/-, HUNTER’S HAVEN house, 90% wooded, 3/2 house.....$495,500 NEW HOPE: 105.43 +/- acres, FM 1512, 6 PONDS, 3/1 frame hm, barn, corrals…....…$385,000NORTH SHORES: New Price: 2/2.5 w/metal roof on 1.65 ac +/-, Courtyard, boat hs.....$384,000LANIER POINT: 3/2 w front brick, db decker pier, 16x104 metal bldg... AVAILABLE.....$353,500NEAR FARRAR: 94.25 +/- ac, open concept 1/1hm, 3 stocked ponds, WILDLIFE..........$330,000CEDAR CREEK: Wfront 3/2, pier/boathouse, metal building, RV hookup..PRICE DROP..$329,000NEW HOPE-FM 1512: 90.41 +/- acres, fenced, 2 ponds, hay barn.................$230,000 HORSESHOE BEND: Fish camp/Retreat/Family, multiple dwellings, 4.7 AC. NEW PRICE...$229,500LAKEWOOD: 2/1 waterfront, oak hardwood floors, steel dock, lg lot.....Now!..$224,900 SADLER LAKESHORE: Pristine 3/2 dbl wide, w front, detached garage on slab, pier.....$179,000LAKEWOOD: Wfront, LIKE NEW 3/2 frame, split floor plan, jetted tub...........$159,500 BLACK JACK COVE: 3/2 mhome, 2 waterview lots, white stone underpinning, carport.......$157,500CEDAR CREEK: Off water 3/2 brick; fireplace, metal roof…......................…..$155,000FARRAR: Hwy 39 frontage, The Farrar Store, equipment...REDUCED.........$132,500DONIE: 2/2 brick, PLUS 1/1 cottage, 20x20 covered porch...HWY 164 FRONTAGE........$129,900THE HIGHLANDS: REDUCED 3.91 ac +/-, waterfront, commer potential......$125,000LIMESTONE COVES: 3 wooded cove front lots, RV with Cover........................$39,500

Brenda ThomasOwner / Broker

Hwy. 79Jewett, TX 75845

Phone: (903) 626-6677Fax: (903) 626-6622Cell: (254) 747-0099

www.redbarnrealty.net

RED BARN

R e a l t y

N. Sue LittleAgent

GROESBECK501 S. Ellis 3000 sq/ft 5 Lots for Sale of Lease, Call for Details...$119,900

301 S. Ellis 2500 sq/ft for sale or lease................................Call for details910 W Trinity 3/1/1 ..1.5 ac………....................................................79,900

2 City Lots S. Waco St. ……………….......................................…$11,0001 ac ....FM 1953......................................................................…$7,500+/- 106 acs Hwy 164 West..............................................................$2750 ac18.67 acres FM 2489…..............................................…....….…...$2600 ac10.78 acres N HWY 14 Ft. Parker .....................................................SOLD

THORNTON802 BOWIE 3/2/1811 sq/ft.............................................................$104,900

MEXIA224 Womack Dr......................................................UNDER CONTRACT

Properties can be viewed at: www.hometownrealtygroesbeck.com; www.landsoftexas.com; www.realtor.com Hometown Realty of Groesbeck is a member of MLSJoe Rosas, Realtor.....Jo Bennett, Broker

HOMETOWN REALTY OF GROESBECKHomes & Land of Limestone County

254-645-1333www.hometownrealtyofgroesbeck.com

202 W. Brazos St. Groesbeck, TX 76642

Heritage Real Estate...the Key to your new home

205 N. McKinney • Mexia

Suzy Long, Broker............254-747-0009Lori Garner........................254-747-2933Drake Paris........................254-432-9990mls • realtor.com • landsoftexas.com

Hwy 14 N, Multi-Use 2700+/- SqFt, ADA Approved, Prime Location.........For Lease Fort Parker Park, Amazing 3/2, 9.8 Acres, Beautiful Settting..................$329,000312 S Hwy 14, Nice 6036 Sq Ft, Professional Building, Multi Unit........$289,000 213 Man O War, Durham Add, 4/3/2, FP, Nice Interior................................SOLD469 LCR 793, Nice Secluded Cabin, 10 Acres, Wooded, Shop..............…$99,500 908 McClintic, Neat 3 Bd,2 Bth, 2 Lvg, Lrg Yrd.......................................$99,000Burr Oak B, Nice 3 BD/2.5 BTH, CH/A, Bonus Room, Nice Lot….........$89,500906 LCR 762 G’beck, Metal 3 Bd, 2 Bth, Carport,3.9 Ac, Storage....….$164,500Groesbeck, FM 937, 3Bd/1.5Bth, Metal, 4.92 Acres, Great Potential…......SOLDGroesbeck, FM 937, 137+/- Acres, Wooded, 3/1Bth, Wildlife................$2995p/aHwy 14 S, 55.71 Acres, good grazing, new fence, pond.........................$2450 p/a203 Frost Creek, Awesome 3-4Bd,2 Bth, FP, Pool, Fenced..........................SOLDFM 937, 108+ Acres, Pond,Meadows & Hardwoods, Nice Bldg Site ....$3995 p/a 101 Meadow Lane, Nice 3/2/2, Office, Large Fenced Yard...REDUCED...$133,000Kosse-702 N. Narcissus,2BD/1BA,Completely remodeled................................SOLDKosse-701 Narcissus, 3/1, Updated Kitchen & Bath, Lg Corner Lot….....$48,500Groesbeck, Colorado/Railroad St, 1.406 Acres, Great Business Locale....$35,0003 Acres, LCR 793, Wooded, Wildlife, Utilities Avail.................................$27,5006 Acres, LCR 793, Wooded, Secluded, Utilities Avail................................$40,000

HERITAGEReal Estate254-562-SUZYHeritageSellsMore.com

Heritage Real Estate...the Key to your new home

205 N. McKinney • Mexia

Suzy Long, Broker............254-747-0009Lori Garner........................254-747-2933Drake Paris........................254-432-9990mls • realtor.com • landsoftexas.com

1 Burr Oak B, Nice 3 BD/2.5 BTH, CH/A, Bonus Room, Nice Lot…......$89,500

906 LCR 762 G’beck, Metal 3 Bd, 2 Bth, Carport,3.9 Ac, Storage....….$169,500

Groesbeck, FM 937, 3Bd/1.5Bth, Metal, 4.92 Acres, Great Potential…......SOLD

Groesbeck, FM 937, 137+/- Acres, Wooded, 3/1Bth, Wildlife................$2995p/a

Hwy 14 S, 55.71 Acres, good grazing, new fence, pond.........................$2450 p/a

203 Frost Creek, Awesome 3-4Bd,2 Bth, FP, Pool, Fenced.............SALE PENDING

FM 937, 108+ Acres, Pond,Meadows & Hardwoods, Nice Bldg Site ....$3995 p/a

101 Meadow Lane, Nice 3/2/2, Offi ce, Large Fenced Yard......................$137,500

Kosse-702 N. Narcissus,2BD/1BA,Completely remodeled.............SALE PENDING

Kosse-705 Narcissus, 3/1, Updated Kitchen & Bath, Lg Corner Lot….....$48,500

HERITAGEReal Estate254-562-SUZYHeritageSellsMore.com

LIMESTONE COUNTYTITLE COMPANY

Serving Limestone County Since 1887

JEFF MELASKY R.SCOTT WILSON PRESIDENT ATTORNEY 118 SOUTH ELLIS OFFICE: 254-729-3806 P.O. BOX 127 FAX: 254-729-5655 GROESBECK, TX 76642 EMAIL: service@limestonetitle.com

HOMES3/2 WATER-FRONT HOMES OAK POINT SUBDIVISION.......................374,900

LAKE LIMESTONE LOTS 9 OFF WATER LOTS, BARNETT COVE SUBDIVISION WILL SUBDIVIDE....$70K

LOT 17 & PART 18 OAK POINT SUBDIVISION WATER FRONT.................$79K

RENT: 12X30 BOAT STORAGE ROBERTSON DAM RD..................................$45/MO

CELL: 281-734-9489 CAPPELLEREALTY@GMAIL.COM OFFICE: 254-729-2658 WWW.CAPPELLEREALTY.COM

We also do home inspections.. TREC 8853

Adlyn Willis Gwen Key WillisREALTOR® Broker/Owner 9000066

Key Realtors, Inc.“Unlocking Your Real Estate Dreams!”

254-255-0758www.keyrealtorsinc.com www.har.com/adlynDirect: (254) 645-0403 • E-Mail: adlynwillis@keyrealtorsinc.com

MLS# 64678442 -1.6 acres with 2BR House-Hwy 14- $79,900MLS# 99590694 -3BR/2BA house on 1.3 acres-------$122,500

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Kim BoydManager

Experience the Difference2(+)/1 Handy Man Spl. Thornton Must See $29,500

1/1 home on 8 lots Thornton By Appt. Only $28,000

140 +/‐ ac w/ 3/1 Old Union REDUCED!! $378,000

4/3.5/2  309 S. Dallas Groesbeck By Appt. Only $269,000

13+/‐ ac Hwy 14 Bremond Build here! $91,000

Lot 73 Sandy Brooke LCR 892 .7 MILES TO LAKE $10,000

Lot 69 Sandy Brooke Crn of LCR 892 & 898 . 6 MILES TO LAKE $10,000

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Sheila Winn RealtySheila Winn, Owner/BROKER®

254-224-7732Tracy McQueen Realtor®

254-625-2020638 LCR 404 / 103 N. Railroad

Groesbeck, Texas 76642

Whether BUYING or SELLING Call today!www.landsof texas.com  www. realtor.com

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10 The Groesbeck JournalThursday, January 1, 2015

New Listing! Shiloh, 106 LCR 4394 Bed, 2 bath doublewide on 2.78 acres

David D Martin, Broker817-701-1500

Bonnie Lloyd, Agent254-495-6273

$84,500

FOR SALEFOR SALE- 2 adjoining lots (1 acre total). Sandy Brook subdivision on Lake Limestone. 281-320-8785FOR RENTHOUSE FOR RENT. $700 month/ $700 deposit. 951-208-5449FOR RENT: 2 Bd/1 Bth brick home. $650/month, $500 deposit. 810 W. Brazos. Call 254-716-6921FOR RENT- 526 Henderson, 802 McClintic, 506 Tyus. Call 254-729-2077 or email brandonmccarthy1@yahoo.com

FOR RENTFOR RENT: 1207 Karen Lane. 2 bd., 1 ba. , CH/A, $700/month, $500/deposit. Call 254-716-6921.FURNISHED TRAILERS & RV’s for rent. All bills paid. 254-715-8362PETSDACHSHUND PUPS- AKC. Red, black/tan. $375 Cash. 254-729-8644 or 254-747-2701LIVESTOCKBUCKNER POLLED BEEFMASTERS. Heifers, cows, bulls available. Ranch cell: 254-385-6715. Cell: 254-747-2199. Web site: bucknerpolledbeefmasters.infoCHAROLAIS BULLS. REGISTERED. |Top Quality. Gentle, Fertility tested. Charolais Heifers. 254-729-8644EMPLOYMENTHELP WANTED: TRUCK drivers. Call 254-729-8008 for more details.LOCAL TREE FARM now hiring Class A CDL Driver. must be able to pass drug screen. For more information call 903-388-2328.

Sadler Land & Realty

HOMES for Sale:3/2/2 189 LCR 404 - Stone Home W/ landscaping 189 LCR 404. ..................................$265,0004-5-4 brick home 502 Briarwood Gorgeous/Owner fi nance.................…$261,9004 Bedroom 2 Bath Lake house 439 LCR 779 In Wayland Crossing............................. $249,5003-3-2 Brick home 709 E. Walker St. in Groesbeck...................................$199,5003/2 on 11.32 acres with nice pond - 1005 W. Angeline.............................$175,0003-2 stone home 212 Calhoun St. Groesbeck…….....................................$159,500New Listing 3.2.5 on almost 4 acres on Lake Mexia - 191 Burr Oak......$149,9003/2 191 Burr Oak B-5 with 3 acres of waterfront................................$149,000.004-3-2 brick home 110 Frost creek Durham edition...................................$275.000Cabin on 67.90 acres 448 LCR 300 near Mart ..........................................$209,0003/2 with 2119 Sq. Ft. and 1 acres 1005 W. Angeline................................$135,000 3-2-2 brick home on Calhoun St................................................................$135,0003-2-2 brick home 110 Rocky Creek in Groesbeck......................................$122,5003-2-2 brick home 106 Frost Creek in Durham Addition...........................$118,5004-3 home 242 LCR 904 Jewett………………..………...................…….$116,0005-3 two story home 310 S. Rusk St. Groesbeck……................................…$95,0003/2 home on 6.7 ac with 3 car gar. apartment, Kosse city water 1602 E. Hwy 7......$94,900405 Madison, Kosse.............................................................UNDER CONTRACT805 N. Migonette, Kosse- 3/2 on 1.25 ac w/ lg fenced yard!..UNDER CONTRACT3/2 on 1 acre with storage shop: 798 N Tyus...............................................$72,9003-1 home 412 E. Yeagua St. Groesbeck..........................................$69,9003/1/brick 2car attached carport privacy fenced yard 1004 Lamar.................$69,9003-2 home 202 Main St. Kosse…..........…BRING ALL OFFERS.............$39,900917 First Street - 2/1 near Hospital.............................................................$44,9002-1 frame home 303 W. Yeagua St...............................................................$39,9001505 S. Main 2 mobile homes on 1.47 acres in Bremond...........................$38,000202 Van Buren Kosse 3.5 acres.....................................................................SOLD

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES for Sale:25.41 acres Hwy 79, Marquez……………………….……......................$250,000Restaurant on .7 acres 4 miles East of Kosse on Hwy 7.............................$167,500For Lease 103 N Ellis St. 1400 sq.ft. retail or offi ce space…..… call Diana Jones3-1 with 5 acres 412 E. Yeagua St…………..............................................$69,9001700 sq.ft. offi ce space for lease ...................................... HWY 164 E Groesbeck1500 sq. ft. commercial building on Ellis St. in Groesbeck…....................$39,900

LAKE LIMESTONE Homes for Sale:15.48 acre peninsula, 3000 sq. ft. boat house.........................................$1,300,0004-2-2 W/ boathouse, guest home on two lots............................................$599,0002-1-1 waterfront LCR 773 3.77 acres………………................................$350,0002-2 home, 5acres, 250ft bulkheaded waterfront, LCR 749……...............$389,9003/2/2 with boat house (Big Creek West) ..................................................$299,0003/2 with boat house in Limestone Coves..................................................$219,9003-2 brick waterfront 174 PR 5827D Donie…….......................................$185,000Drastic Reduction 2-1 home off water lake home on 2 lots LCR 779…....…$93,5004-3 home 242 LCR 904 Jewett……………………….…....................….$116,000Thomason Landing-pier dock, 5th wheel camper, septic, trees…............$109,900

LAKE LIMESTONE Lots for Sale:1.04 acres in Beaver’s Cove......................................................................$126,900Lot #1 Social Circle, bulkheaded, main lake……...............................……$89,500$20,000 Reduction Lot #39 Waterfront Thomason Landing ….................$49,000Lot#33 Hyden Place 4 acres water & electric available…..........................$26,9001 acres off water in Barnett’s Cove......................................................$14,000

LAND & RANCHES for Sale:15.48 acre peninsula, 3000 sq. ft. boat house..................................$1,300,00025.41 acres, Hwy 79 Marquez…………………....................………….$250,000Cabin on 67.90 acres 448 LCR 300 near Mart...................................$209,000Hwy 7 Kosse Tx 5.25 Acres plus 3 City Lots......................................$109,00070.12 acres LCR 633 creek, pond, hardwoods, mesquite…...........……$175,3003-2 home 5 acres 438 LCR 864 Jewett………….................…………..$164,90010.182 acres LCR 822............................................................................SOLD11 acres- Fm 3371 near Lake Limestone!............................................$49.500Just Listed: 2.5+/- Acres, Excellent homesite FM 1953......................$30,000Just Listed Lots 6 &7 410 W. Brazos St Groesbeck...............................$4,500Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation.

An Equal Housing Opportunity. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Nice brick home located in one of Groesbeck’s best neighborhoods. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fi replace, fenced backyard, and is well landscaped. This home is move in ready and priced to sell. Call Bill David

Sadler at (254) 855-2157 for more information.

Nice brick home located in one of Groesbeck’s best

“SERVING THE LIMESTONE COUNTY AREA FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS”

204 E. YEAGUA ST. GROESBECK, TX 76642

254-729-5263sadlerland.com realtor.comCarl B. Sadler III, Broker......................................................254-747-5822Bill David Sadler, Broker.....254-855-2157....bill.sadler@coldwellbanker.comRandy Cook, Sales Agent.....254-747-0590....randy.cook@coldwellbanker.com Diana Jones, Sales Agent.....254-747-3886....diana.jones@coldwellbanker.comTom Sutton, Sales Agent......254-747-2014......tom.sutton@coldwellbanker.com

coldwellbanker.com

Move in Ready!110 Rock Creek

CLASSIFIEDS

EMPLOYMENTHELP WANTED

General accountingMust pass drug screen, have valid driver’s license,

and accounts payable/receivables experience. QuickBooks experience a plus.

Email resumes to :sales@goldenrootstrees.com or fax

254-472-9876. Call or text 903-388-2328.

Love sales?The Mexia News and

Groesbeck Journal are LOOKING forsomeone to join our sales team!Immediate opening for an experienced, aggressive salesperson todevelop new retail advertising revenue and service an establishedaccount list in Limestone County. Candidate should be creative,self-motivated and have an outgoing personality. Newspaper sales

experience preferred but not necessary. Base salary pluscommission, paid holidays and health benefits package.Mail, fax or e-mail resume to: Mike Eddleman, Publisher,The Mexia News, PO Box 431, Mexia, TX 76667.Fax: 254.562.3121. E-mail: mike@themexianews.com

11The Groesbeck JournalThursday, January 1, 2015

LEGAL NOTICES

The Groesbeck Police Department is currently accepting applications

for a Patrol Officer.Applicants must be TCOLE Certified and must successfully pass an extensive background, physical, psychological and drug screen testing. Applicant must possess a Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable record. This position is required to perform shift work including days, evenings, and nights, including weekends and holidays. Starting salary is $16.55 per hour with increase after successful completion of six

month probation, plus benefit package.

To request an application and job description contact the

Groesbeck Police Department 254-729-3497 or email

acox@cityofgroesbeck.com

THE STATE OF TEXASCITATION BY PUBLICATION

CASE NO. 30,565-A

TO: HARRISON NEELY AND WIFE HELEN, IF LIVING, AND IF NOT, THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND KATHRINE HAWKINS, IF LIVING, AND IF NOT HER UNKNOWN HEIRS

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 am on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you.”

You are hereby commanded to appear before the Honorable 77th District Court of Limestone County, Texas to be held at the Courthouse in said County in the City of Groesbeck, Texas, by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Original Petition at or before 10 o’clock A.M. on the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days after the date of issuance of this citation, the same being Monday, 2nd day of February, 2015. Said Plaintiff’s Original Petition, numbered 30,565-A, styled PATRICK CORTEZ FRANKLIN AND DARLENE FRANKLIN VS. HARRISON NEELY AND WIFE HELEN, IF LIVING, AND IF NOT, THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND KATHRINE HAWKINS, IF LIVING, AND IF NOT, HER UNKNOWN HEIRS was filed in said court on 17th day of December, 2014.

A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to wit: Being Lot Number Four (4) of Sub-Division XXXII (32) In The City Of Mexia, Limestone County, Texas, Said Lot Fronting Forty Six Feet on East Bowie Street, And Running Back In Parallel Lines One Hundred and Fifteen Feet and is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Original Petition on file in this suit. The name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiffs or the address of Plaintiff is: Justin Reed, P.O. Box 1072, Mexia, TX 76667, 254-562-5547.

Issued and given under my hand an seal of said Court at Groesbeck, Texas this 18th day of December, 2014

CAROL JENKINSLimestone County District Clerk

P.O. Box 230Groesbeck, Texas 76642

By Deputy Barri Uhl

COOLIDGE ISD IS ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

ADVERTISEMENTSealed Proposals addressed to the Coolidge Independent School District will be received for Construction of running track and football field until 4:00pm January 15, 2015 after which time all qualified proposals will be opened and evaluated. Proposals received after that time will be returned unopened.

Proposals will be received at the office of:Coolidge Independent School District

Administration Office1002 Kirvn Street

Coolidge, Texas 76635

LOCATION & DESCRIPTION OF PROJECTThe project is located in Coolidge, Texas on property owned by CISD at Kirvin Street. Work will include the construction of natural turf football field, surfaced eight (8) lane running track, long/triple jump and pole vault runway, and shot/disc area. Alternates will be requested for additional parking, concrete pads and walkways.

COPIES OF PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

A complete set of Proposal Documents can be obtained from:Hanks Engineering Service Company

Jim Hanks4833 FM 2446

Franklin, Texas 77856Office: (979) 828-5187Cell: (979) 229-9547

Email: jhanks@hanksengineering.com

A five (5) percent bid security is required.

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Shear Elegance Beauty Salon719 E. Navasota St. - Groesbeck, TX

(254) 729-3556Open: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. - NoonCome see us and get a great tan

while you’re here!Appointment appreciated. Walk-in accepted.

Late appointments for your convenience, when needed.June Fewell Stone - owner/stylist

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while you’re here!Appointment appreciated. Walk-in accepted.

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Tuesday, January 13 Private Applicators Pesticide Training hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife at the Kosse Community Center. Begins at 730 A. Open to the public. Registration is $60. For more information please contact Limestone County Extension Offi ce at 254-729-5314*****Monday, February 2 2015 Dinner Tonight Healthy Cooking School presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Creative Arts Building on the grounds of the Extraco Events Center. Pre-registration cost for the event is $20 and $15 for students with a valid identifi cation. All on-site registration is $25. Registration may be completed online at https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/dinnertonight or by phone

at 979-845-2604.*****2nd and 4th Sunday of each month from 7-10 PM. Waco Texas Association of Single Adults Dance. All singles 21 and older and married couples welcomed. American Legion Post 121 in Elm Mott (Linden Hall). Live Country music No Smoking. Members $5.00 Guest $7.00*****Each Thursday in January Miss Mamie Parlor Day Game days are held, from 1-3 PM. At the Confederate Reunion Grounds to include refreshments. Games include dominos, bingo, cards, and any other game of one’s choice. Bring a friend, tell a friend.*****First Thursday of each month Sterling C. Robertson Chapter, Daughters of the

Republic of Texas meets at the West Waco Library, 5301 Bosque Ave. Waco, Texas.*****2nd Tuesday of the monthKosse Community Center Meetings *****Every Third Thursday of the Month, the stated Groesbeck Masonic Lodge #354 meets. Meal at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:30pm. All masons and interested men are invited. *****Every First Tuesday of the Month, the stated Thornton Masonic Lodge #486 meets. Meal at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:00pm. All masons and interested men are invited*****Every Fourth Tuesday of the Month WLLVFD is have a free CPR/AED classes from 9 AM-3PM. Prior Registration is required. Lunch is provided. Please contact Jean Bosch at 254-729-0299.*****Mon. @6 p.m., Wed. @ 6 p.m., & Fri. @ 6 & 8 p.m.Lighthouse AA Group

meetings held just South of the Old Union Store off Hwy 937. For directions and more information call Richard (254) 537-3851, Shaun (254) 230-3018, Jan (817) 475-2275 or Dartland (254) 203-6410.*****Every Thursday night “New Life” 12 Step Life Recovery Program at Church on the Rock, 7 PM. If you are desperate and if you are at the end of your rope and need help just to do life, they are inviting you to go and become a part of a community that is offering you hope to start over. They specialize in alcohol and drug recovery and also lend help to abused women, divorcees, parents, spouses, family of addicts, people in grief, anger management or whatever kind of reasons you might need help with. This program is an anonymity program and they also offer private, one on one counseling. “Changing a Community one life at a time.” For more information please call 254-747-5017.

*****First Tues. of MonthWest Lake Limestone VFD meets at 7 p.m. at the fi re station on FM 937. Volunteers always needed and welcomed!*****Second Tuesday, 5 p.m.The monthly meeting of Friends of Maffett Library is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the library.*****Second Tuesday, 6 p.m.Emergency Service Dist. No. 1 directors meet monthly at the East Lake Limestone fi re station on LCR 892.*****3rd Monday of Each MonthGroesbeck Womans Club meeting will be held at the Womans Club building at 5:15 p.m.*****Third Tuesday, 7 p.m.A meeting of the Limestone County ESD Dist. 2 is held at the Fire Station on FM937. Everyone is invited to attend.*****Every Friday night, 7 p.m.Celebrate Recovery meetings are held in the fellowship hall of First

Bapt. Kosse on Hwy 7 & Hwy 14 For more info. call 254-375-2580.*****Second Wed., 6:30 p.m.Groesbeck Rebuilds America meets at the home of John & Debby Vincent, 458 LCR 635 beginning at 6:30 p.m.***** Last Tuesday, 7 p.m.Thornton Chamber of Commerce has regular meetings at the Thornton Dance and Rodeo ground. For info. call Linda, 254-385-6712.*****First & Third Mondays, 6 PM. LARAS’ House meets in the community room of LMC in Groesbeck.

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