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Can For Sa-e
Miscellaneous
to the Board. Action: Motion made
-1 Owner
$3,995.00
- Real Estate
Help Wanted
893-3747. Leave message.
(Ito)
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Real Estate
Homes For Sale
Call 254-879-3381
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For Rent
& Brick on
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man-phone 893-2097.
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REMODELING
CABINETS
ROOM ADDITIONS
& DECKS
Free estimates.
with'the staffing patte
information only
For Sale - 1982 Malibu, 4 door, air,
uses no oil, good tires, good work car.
$1,500.00. Phone 893-6492. (Itp)
MINI-BLINDS, Verti-Blinds,
Folded Shades with free estimates.
W.H.SMITHDEPT.STORE. 893-
2135. (6-tfhc)
BAB
Tfoo Trimming
A Ramoval
Steele to raise the voting precinct
judges and clerks to $6.00 per hour.
All aye. Motion carried.
The Court discussed the speed lim-
its on Fann to Market Roads as com-
pared to other counties.
The Court discussed Off System
Bridges in the County and payments
due on these bridges.
A motion was made by Garry
Steele and seconded by Bobby Scbu-
sioner, Precinct #1; Chris Biggs,
Commissioner, Precinct #2; Bobby
Schuman. Commissioner, Precinct *3
Leaves of the Sensitive Plant react
quickly-folding up tightly when they
are touched or exposed to strong
fumes.
Auto - Short Bed - Custom
Wheels $3,995.00
86 Ford Bronco 4x4
XLT Pkg. - 351V8 - Clean
$3,950.00
Custom Draperies made - no labor
charge when fabrics, etc., are bought
from our store. Free estimates. W.
H. SMITH DEPT. STORE-Phone
893-2135. (tfhc)
Joe’s
Construction
AVAILABLE AT THE FREE
PRESS OFFICE - small Texas In-
struments calculators - pocket sire,
mini-desktop, etc. From $7.95.
Now taking applications at PIZZA
PRO, 104 W. Navarro. Apply in
(lie)
94 Buick LeSahre Custom
Loaded-1 Owner-49K Miles
$10,500.00
95 Ford Taurus GL
All Options - 31K Mlles -
FActory Warranty
$10,700.00
UUmOrXurQk
Sig. Series - All Luxury Fea-
tures $3,900.00
Offerings!
Steele to approve the Emergency
Amendments as presented. All aye.
Motion carried
A motion was made by Garry
Steele and seconded by Bobby Schu-
man to audit accounts due and owing
and approve payment thereof in the
amount of $112,464.20. All aye.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by Bobby
Schuman and seconded by Chris
Biggs to approve payment of salaries
and related benefits coming due prior
to the January 12,1998, meeting. All
aye. Motion carried.
There being no further business to
come before the Court, Court was
adjourned this 22nd day of Decem-
ber, 1997.
Grandparents are Debra Walsh of
Austin, Chris Walsh of Round Rock,
and Mark and Colleen Stockman of
Desdemona.
Great-grandparents are Lena
Fairbee of Desdemona and Katie
Whitehurst and Charlie and Freda
Carruth, all of De Leon.
IT’S A BOY!
Matt and D’Liza Stockman an-
nounce the arrival of a son, Cavin
M
Connie's
94 Buick LeSahre Limited1
Loaded - Leather - 52,000'
Miles -1 Owner *
$11300.00
Pg1!., . ■■
DE LEON FREE PRESS
Do you* floors shake? Your doors
drag? Are your brick walls cracked?
We level brick, slab, frame! Resi-
dential and commercial. BIG H
HOUSE LEVELERS - 254-445-
2856. 522 S. Patrick, in Dublin.
(tftc)
SHAKLEE
has
Ginkgo BUoba,
Gluseowunine,
MUR Thistle,
Ginseng, Echinacea,
Garlic and Varerian.
CALLMMKB
DOROTHA LOCKE
yard, carport, well, garden area, par-
tially furnished. Nice corner lot.
$19,500.00. 892-2319 or 893-6464. niary 2,1998.
(28-tfnc) ______________
Now Hiring: Staff person -- good
benefits - salary will be dependent
House For Sale-2 bedroom, fenced on experience. Apply at 501S. Texas
in De Leon at State Fann Insur-
ance. Employment will begin Feb-
(28-31C)
held with Cross Timbers Clinic to
continue the dialogue on discussing
health care delivery in De Leon. 3.
Plans continue to be made to have
Howard Dickey, DO, practice in De -
Leon the summer of 1998. 4. An
update was given on Physical Therapy
and its outpatient services. 5. Con-
sultants from Brim Healthcare will
visit the Hospital to meet with Lab
and review different lab procedures.
6. The majority of Texas hospitals
including De Leon Hospital have been
advised to not pay the Dept, of Justice
until questions on lab billing have
been properly investigated. Congress-
man Stenholm and the other Texas
Congressmen are also investigating
the Dept, of Justice accusations. 7.
DRG Profit/Loss Analysis was 86%.
8. November admission were 61
acute admissions and 13 swingbed
admissions. 9. Census was 7.1 for
acute and 3.7 for swingbed. Action:
For information only.
FOUND: One cow/calf pair. Rock
Bluff area. Contact Tun Beaty - 893-
6285.
For Rent - Small 2 BR trailer, cen-
tral heat, screened in porch, nice perton.
neighborhood. Call 893-6452after 5
pre.
General Sewing I.
ALSO, BOOK EXCHANGE
LA JOYCE
106 N. Texas,
De Leon
Phone 883-6556 1
sister,
H V8-Auto-'Short Bed-Loaded
Western Hills Nursing Home in
Comanche is accepting applications
for qualified, dependable Certified
Nurse Assistants. Apply in person,
Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pjn.
(25-tfhc)
De Leon Free Press, De Leon, Texas 76444
UNOFFICIAL HOSPITAL
BOARD MINUTES
enue exceeding $637,000. The YTD
net Income continues to be positive.
Janet discussed the various sections
of the financial statement Payroll
forthemonthtotated$171,000, which
was below budget. The Accounts
Payable fisting totaled $184,167.
ClassifiedS
What’s
Black
And
White
And
Read
All
Over
Town?
DEADUNE:
TUESDAY NOON j g
Classified Advertising Rates: Mini-
mum charge for classified advertis-
tag is $6.00 for 25 words or less. Each
additional word is five cents. Classi-
fled with border (25 words or less) is
$7.50. Phone 893-6868.
Free Puppies!!! Bom Dec. 8. Call De Leon Nursing Home is taking
893-3747. Leave message. (He) applications for Cook, Certified
-------------------------------- Nurse Aides, Certified Medication
Aides. Apply in person: 205 E.
Ayers, De Leon, TX. E.O£.
(26-tfiic)
METAL Commercial BldgT7
comer of Texas A Sipe Springs
Rd. Great business location -
updated kitchen; formal LR &
DR; fireplace, storage, well for
yard/gatdeu! $52,500 + seller
wifi finance to qualified!
UNUMHVD PossiUUties! 2-
Story Brick; 3 BR,1 Bath; larger
J acres;
highway frontaae; water access!
90 Bnlrk I^eSshre Custom
New Car Trade-In - Very Nice
$4,100.00
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT
AWOMOSSE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
WOFFORD’S
USED CARS
200 S. Texas, De Leon
893-6464 - 893-2319
OMBdlKAMfUk
I
For Sale - 1997 Ford F150 XLT
Super Cab Steptide. Only 44,000
miles, very sporty track, extra dean.
4.6 V/8 all power, white/biue inte-
rior. Call George Hudson at 1-800-
225-8242 or 915-356-3133. (He) ;
LAMB '
REAL ESTATE
205 N. Texas* De Leon
893-6502
Nahonl-ake - Nice 2 Bedroom,
1 Bath, 1 Smaller House, Metal
Shop, Large Storage Bldg.
$35,000.
New Lktins - Victor. 3-2-2
Brick on 4 acres, approx. 2,500
sq. ft. with stove, bam A shop,
deck & hot tub. $110,000
Dradenuma 204 Acres, 170
Coastal, 2 Bams, 4 Wells, Res-
ervoir, 3 Tanks. $200,000
3-2-2 Brfck, Approx. 1,750 sq.
ft, sprinkler system, large tree,
fenced in backyard. $58,000
Paneled throughout- insulated
2 BR. 1 bath, detached garage,
good location, nice yard A gar-
den spot $26,000
For Sale -1993 Ford Crown Victoria
LX. Fully loaded with all power. Only
25,000miles, looksalmostnew, very,
very nice car. White/red interior.
Call George Hudson at 1-800-225-
8242 or 915-356-3133. (He)
BUILDING
FORWENT-
C—itralhet/alr.
Attention: Texas oil co. needs de-
pendable persoh to work without su-
pervision locally. Training. Write
W.L. Hopkins, Texas Refinery Corp.,
Dept. W-76444, Box 711, RdjVorth,
TX 76101-0711. (He)
HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE j||
56+ACRES
between Gorman A De Leon,
with approx. 12 yr. old
2 BR, 11/2 bath home.
The land is all coastal,
3 pastures, good fences, pipe
pens, 5 stock tanks (4 spring
fed), ban A outbuildings.
CALL
TOWN & COUNTRY
REALESTATE
254-629-1725
FOR SALE: 1993 Ford Mustang,
only 51,000 miles, excellent school
car or family car - very nice. Also,
1997 F150 Foid Supercab XLT, 5.4
V/8 and loaded with all other extras -
only 27,000miles - super clean truck.
Call George Hudson at 1-800-225-
-------— — • (itc)
IHhHIhIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIH Help Wanted - Payroll Clerk, full-
time position, with benefits. Inune-
For Sale in De Leon - 2-1-1 brick diate opening. Apply in person at
home, very large rooms, with carpet, Golden Peanut Company-Comyn.
on 2 lots with storm cellar and large EOE M/F/V/DV. (28-29c)
storage building. Call254-893-2416.
(28-tfhc)
Western HRs Nariteg Hom* in
Comanche, Texas, is accepting ap-
plications for all snifts lor ancillary
staff that wquld be interested in Cer-
tified Nurse’s Aide ttainingcounes.
This position requires individuals
who are caring, loyal, and depend-
able. Apply to person, Mon.-HL.
8XX)ajn.a>4c00pjtep (21-tfoc)
The Classifieds, of
course. That’s where
they’re in the market
just about anything
at all. It’s the place to
find a great bargain,
soout out a new job, look
ftr anew oar or
home...and whan you
have something to sell
or a service to offer,
Classifieds are the place
to get fast resultsl You
oan’t go wrong with
the Classifieds!
1. Call to order Ameetingofthe
Board of Direcion. De Leon Hospi-
tal District, was held Monday, De-
cember 15,1997, at 12:30p.m. at the
DeLeon Hospital with the following
Directors present: Ardean Kimmell,
Vice Resident; Jill Cteere, Secre-
tary; Steven Wise; Betty Terrill. Di-
rectors Absent: Terry Stephens.
Others Present: Michael K. Hare,
AAninistrator.JanetDailey,Control-
ler, Melissa Grace, RM., D OM.;
Cary Rowan, Brim Healthcare; A. E.
Pino, MB., Chief of Staff; Dwayne
C. Miller, MD. Notices of this meet-
ing were posted with the County
Clerk, Comanche County, and in the
lobby of De Leon Hospital more than
three days prior to the meeting.
n. Approval of Minutes: The
President called the meeting to order.
A prayer was given by Betty Terrill.
The Minutes of the November 24,
1997, meeting were approved.
III. Reports: A. President’s Up-
date - No update at this time. -
B. Administrative Report: Dis-
cussion: Michael K. Hare discussed
the highlights of the report as fol-
lows: 1. November was a good
month. There continues to be a posi-
tive monthly and year-to-date net in-
come. 2. An additional meeting was sented the proposal from Parrish,
was re vie-vedanddiscussed. Action: Corporation. Hie Court suggested
Motion was made and seconded to
accept the proposal. Motion passed
unanimously. B. Certification of
Monthly Tax Statement Discussion:
18 sessions, ending in mid-May.
(tewaspleaxd C^W^JMBuchananwillwlwcb-
ftl. Action: For lng nuunriream dancing. ___________
,hc Ctoverleafif“tave monthly He has a six-year-ol
dances each fourth Sgiwday at 8 pm. Melanie.
at the Dublin Rec. Hall.
For more information, call 734-
3308 or 734-2178 in Gorman.
den spot. $26,996
3-2 Mobile Home on 80 acres.
25-30 coastal, all fenced, all for
$96,666.
Near PAR CoantovChA 4ft x
30 commercial building, 2 BR
mobile home. $35,8M.
3-2-1-IMt So, FL QQ1 ACRE,
completely remodeled with new
appliances, privacy fence with
deck, brick barbeque A garden
npijt $1F?,*Tf
>2-2 Brirt enraw to*
storage bk«oVLoeedRV*hed,
MM/
' t X OTHER LISTINGS! M
ooded to pay the Accounts Payable
Motion pasted unanimously.
E. In-House Collections vs. Out-
side Collection Agency: Discussion:
Janet Dailey discussed the pros and
cons of an in-house collection de-
partment versus an outside collection
agency. Further information will be
presented at the January Board meet-
ing. Action: For information only.
F. Nursing: Discussion: Melissa
Grace, RN, DON, answered ques-
tions on patient and staff-related is-
sues. Action: for information only.
G. Brim Update: Discussion:
Cary Rowan discussed with the Board
and physicians the upcoming budget
preparation and suggested we begin
thinking about a strategic planning
date. Action: For information only.
IV. Old Business: None.
V. New Business: A. Review of
Audit and Cost Report Proposal:
Discussion: Michael K. Hare pre-
dVUIW U1V MLMA1 ttCW 11014, •
Moody A Fikes, P C. The proposal ^manebe County Water Supply
an annual audit.
The Court discussed work to be
done at the airport and grant options.
Bulldozing and fencing to be done by
ivawaauaaj a <xa ouuvuivaai. Miovuoaivu. ° *
Michael K. Hare presented the report the County.
to the Board. Action: Motion made After discussion, Bohby Schuman
and seconded to appwe the monthly a j™otion, seconded by Garry
tax statement. Motion passed unani-
mously. A copy is attached as a
permanent part of these Minutest;
VI. Other Business: None.
There being no further business
for discussion, the meeting was ad-
journed at 3:30 p.m.
SONES SERVICES-Homerepair
and remodeling, plumbing and elec-
trical work. Tree trimming and re-
moval. Call Tommy Sones -- 893-
5881 or 893-3445.
(13-ev. ot. wk.)
Sewing Sunnlir^n
Thread, Tape,
Zippers, etc.
’fabric
Phone SBM192
LMNmwiap. ” >
NITA DANSBY
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
I M /fFSfOESTUL.
Uj FMS
REALTOFf AMWavlHT
1M& itni) Da LeontKfiNLiKMan
WMD&SMt wwrowry
NEW Listing! Country Living
- Close In! 3-2-1 Brick; total
electric, CH A A; on 2.6 acres
(additional 1.3 A. available); city
water (no city taxes)! Fruit, pe-
can, shade trees, fenced, patio!
All this-only $58,000! A Must
OT Listed? Well-Kept Home
in nice location! 3-11/2, Frame
A Brick; comer lot, fenced, trees?
Only $45.500!______________
NEW Offering! 3-2-1 on large,
fenced comer lot with fruit A
shade trees? New carpet; cabi-
KtlQPMdaail $27.000.—
WHY Rent When You Can
Own? Appealing 3-2-2 Frame
aiet street; lots of
A A! $46,500.
II________________________________
( ** Weekend RM. needed immediately
at De Loon Nursing Home. Apply
(Ito) Mobfl* Home Lete for rent in Gor- in person at 205 Ea*t Ayers. HOE.
(23-tfiK) ‘ C-* (20-tfito)
SQUARE DANCE
LESSONS AVAILABLE
The Dublin Ckwerieafs will start
beginner square dance lessons at7:30
p.m. Tuesday, January 13, at the
Dublin Rec. Hall located at Dublin
rurruiunnauunomy. 9?^* The first three lessons are aawuuw iuv cuaivoa vx a smbi, vavau
C. Medical Staff: Discussion: continuec very Tuesday for Lane, on December 19,1997,atHar-
Doctor Pino discussed staffing in the 18 se®’,ons’ ^“<{>"8 ,n mid-May. ng Methodist Erath County Hospital . 8242 or 91-5-356-3133.
OR. Heindicatedlhathewaspleased (all«'Wayne Buchanan wifi oe teach- in Stephenville. He weighed 7 lbs. 15
^em. Action: For ‘ngjbasic and mamstream dancing. oz. and was 201/2 inches
pE'nbtn m le.n
E D. Financial: Topic; November/
M YTD Financial Report. Discussion:
■ Janet Dailey and Cary Rowan com-
X mented that November was a good
■ month for revenue with gross rev-
RAIBOURN
1 LIQUID FEED |
[ Dublin, Tx .
32% Pro-Lix
! vfeH?) Liquid ]
Supplement
$185 per ton ' '
| Feeders furnished free |
(254) 965-5612 i
(254) 386-6494 - mobile
Call for more information.
FOR SALE-1994 Ford Supercab
XLT.FiiUytoadedwithcamperaliea,
only 57,000 miles, V/8 automatic,
very, very alee track. Cail George
Hudson at 1-800-225-8242 or 915-
356-3133. (Itc)
Thursday, January 8,1998
COMMISSIONERS* COURT
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEET ING man to renew blanket position bonds
Ducunbur 22,1997 for the Sheriff’s Department, Tax
BE IT REMEMBERED That the Assessor-Collector's Office. Justice
Commissiooer** Court of Comanche of the Peace’s Office and Precinct #2
County, Texas met in Special Ses- Commissioner. All aye. Motion
sion on the 22nd day of December, evried.
The Court discussed the Janitorial
Cottract.
Amotion was made by Clyde Brin-
Sorrow looks back, worry looks
arountLbatfitith looks up. There’s a
place for you at St Joe Bapttet .
Church.
1997 with the following members
• us^ usx#u^/ anwnana^ ax/r •
Action: Motion was made and sec- _
John M. Weaver, County Judge, __________
presiding; Garry Steele, Commis- jon and seconded by Chris Biggs to
approve the Budget Amendments as
presented. AU aye. Motion canted.
A motion was made by Bobby
y° b^T.“nn>on’ vom,n,ss,o,,cr’ Schuman and seconded by Garry
neonct *4.
County Judge John M. Weaver
opened the meeting and gave the in-
vocation.
Clyde Brinson made a motion,
seconded by Bobby Schuman to ap-
prove the minutes of the December 8,
1997 meeting as read. AU aye. Mo-
tion carried.
After recommendations by the Jail
Expansion Committee and discus-
sion by the court, it was decided to
consider for approval certificates of
obligation to construct a new jail.
The Court discussed response from
Emergency Management on Emer-
gency loans for fanners and ranch-
ers.
The Court discussed the report on
Redesign your
old jewelry
into sparkling
new jewelry
at a miction
of the price.
Come by and let
Connie help you
eelect a deeign.
117 N. Texas Street
DeLeon J
893-4225
94 Mercur^^pod Marquis j
Super Nice $12*200.00 M
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