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Tbursday, February 6, 1997
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Precinct #4.
Emergency Amendment. All aye.
Precinct #4.
Treasurer’s Office. All aye. Motion
meeting as read. All aye. Motion
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On Sunday the First Baptist Drug Policy.
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$22,900. 893-4344.
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CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE - 1985 Eldorado, one
family owner - $3,500.00. Call 893-
Wanted — Professional Drivers.
Inter-Coastal Xpress (ICX), a Ft.
For Sale - 3 BR, 1 bath, 1550 sq. ft.
frame, fenced yd., garage, RV/car-
port, water well & including contents
w/purchase est. value $2890.
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Garage Sale - Saturday 8:00 - 3:00.
De Leon Storage Bldg. #39 behind
IGA. Sofas, dishes, tables, toys, lots
Would like to buy or lease peanut
quota pounds. 806-456-2166.
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ing is $6.00 for 25 words or less. Each
additional word is five cents. Classi-
fied with border (25 words or less) is
$7.50 Phone 893-6868.
SPECIAL MEETING
January 17,1997
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De Leon Free Press, De Leon, Texas 76444
COMMISSIONERS
COURT MINUTES
Sculptured flails
*Haircuts
♦Perms & Color
♦Shampoo & Set
Estate Auction
Saturday, Feb. 15
10:00 a.m.
Howard Wilson’s
Electrical Supply
1 mile east of city limits
Comanche, Texas
Complete liquidation
of all inventory
The Classifieds, of
course. That’s where
everyone goes when
they’re in the market
for just about anything
at all. It’s the place to
find a great bargain,
scout out a new job, look
for a new car or
home... and when you
have something to sell
or a service to offer,
Classifieds are the place
to get fast results! You
can’t go wrong with
the Classifieds!
DEADLINE:
TUESDAY NOON
FAX SERVICE
AVAILABLE
AT THE
FREE PRESS
OFFICE
the Comanche City Council.
The Court discussed County Jail
Personnel.
Clyde Brinson made a motion,
seconded by Chris Biggs to accept
the Reports of the Officers. All aye.
Motion carried.
Mark Pinson made a motion, sec-
onded by Garry Steele to approve the
Budget Amendments. All aye. Mo-
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Want to lease or buy quota for pea-
nuts? Call Bill Prince at West Gaines
Seed & Delinting - 915-758-3628.
(32-thru March)
Sipe Springs Rd.
893-5406
NOW SELLING
REDKEN PRODUCTS
PEANUT QUALITY
I am interesed
in leasing your peanut quota.
enced Over-The-Road Professional
Truck Drivers to run the Southeast-
ern, Mid-west and Southwestern
states. ICX requires 25 years of age,
2 years verifiable OTR experience, a
good driving record, physical, and
drug screen. ICX offers good equip-
ment, health insurance and plenty of
miles. For further details call Dennis
Montgomery at: 1-800-377-6156.
(32-33p)
Sweets for the
Sweet - Fresh
Valentine Candy
for your
sweetheart.
WEAVER
DRUG
893-64
carried.
• The Court discussed registration
ABBE ELECTRIC
Work Guaranteed
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS -
QUAUTY WORK
Single Phase & 3 Phase
Electrical Wiring & Service
NO JOB TOO SMALL!!
Call 893-6400
If no answer,
leave message.
OWNER/OPERATOR -
JACK ABBE, JR.
BUILDING FOR RENT:
Central heat/air,
carpet,
2,000 Square Feet
6 months lease.
Phone 893-2097
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Pipe & Steel
PIPE - 2 3/8” - 2 7/8” -
3 1/2” - 4 1/2” - 7” - 8 5/8”
3/4” rods - 1” rods.
6 miles north of De Leon
on Hwy. 16
Bill Cooper - 893-3638
E. Ray Smith - 893-2158
Wanted to buy - used and scrap
irrigation pipe and scrap aluminum.
Top price paid. 817-639-2025.
(32-33p)
NITA DANSBY
REAL ESTATE COMPANY
CALL
GARY MATTHEWS
915-758-5439
First Baptist Church
To Host
County Music
Festival
SPECIAL MEETING
January 27,1997
BE IT REMEMBERED That the
Commissioners’ Court of Comanche
County, Texas, met in Special Ses-
sion on the 27th day of January 1997
with the following members present,
to-wit: John M. Weaver, County
Judge, presiding; Garry Steele, Com-
missioner, Precinct #1; Chris Biggs,
EMERGENCY MEETING
January 17,1997
BE IT REMEMBERED That the
Western Hills
Nursing Center
in ( manche
is accepting
applicationslresumes
for full time experienced,
cer tified social worker.
Long term care preferred.
For more information or
appointment
call 915-356-2571
or send resume to
Rt. 5 Box 26
Comanche, TX 76442.
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For Sale - 2 BR, 1 bath frame house,
159x80 lot, 1 block outside city lim-
its. House needs some repair & a
little TLC. Asking $7,500 Reduced
for quick cash - sale $6,250. See
Norman Goates or call after 7 p.m.
NEW Listing! Country Living-
Reasonably Priced! 3-2 Frame
on 14 A., m/l; highway frontage!
New siding; CH & A, large
kitchen, formal DR; fireplace.
Trees! Just $55,000!
CHARMING 3-2-2 Brick - Im-
maculate! WBFP; total elec.;
stove, DW, beautiful cabinetry &
custom wallpaper! $49,500,
GET THAT Country Feeling!
3-2-2 Brick on 1.3 A ; CH & A +
WB Stove; satellite, storage &
workshop! Large oak trees!
$69,500. _____________
SELLER Will Finance! Deluxe
Farm/Ranch - 565 A., m/l - highly
improved! 3-1 -2Brick, CH & A;
bams, sheds, coastal; 11 wells,
peanut quota; 5 wheel systems;
good fences, reservoir, tanks,
creek! $1100 per A.___________
MUST SEE! Updated 3-2-2
Frame/Brick on quiet street! CH
& A, custom wallpaper, gazebo;
new utility room! $45,000.
CONSIDER The Possibilities!
Circa 1920s - 3-1-2 frame; tall
ceilings; large lot with trees!
$18,500.
GRACIOUS, Stately! 5-3-2-2
Two-Story Brick at PAR Vig., all
amenities + veranda overlooks
golf course! Reduced to
$110,000!__________ '
TWO Lake Lots - $5,000 for
both! __________________
LARGE I>ot! Behind Allsup's -
perfect for mobile homes! Just
$5,000!
G
ms
Call today
and place your order
for grain-fed heavy beef
halves. Cut fresh and
packaged to your
instructions.
$1.54 per 1b.
Will deliver Feb. 15.
GARRETT’S
FRESH MEATS, INC.
Sidney
817-259-2860
800-865-2655
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Want to lease 1,000,000+ pounds of personnel. All aye. Motion carried,
peanut quota. Call Phil Wallace - A copy of this Resolution to be sent to
915-758-5725 or 915-758-9639 or Central Dispatch Board.
Ronnie Wallace at 915-758-6190 or Clyde Brinson made a motion,
915-758-9660. (32-35p) seconded by Chris Biggs to adjourn.
--------------------------------- There being no further business to
WANTED - Cropland to cash lease come before the Court, Court was
or rent. Share for peanuts or milo. adjourned this 17th day of January,
817-842-7859
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De Leon Nursing Home needs nurse 6885 after 5.
aides for 3-8 p.m. shift. Apply in -------------
Connie's
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Redesign your
old jewelry
into sparkling
new jewelry
at a fraction
of the price.
Come by and let
Connie help you
eelect a design.
117 N. Texas Street
De Leon
893-4225
For Sale - 3 BR, 2 bath brick with 2
car garage. QIF/A, water well,
woodburningfireplace, fenc@aayard,
8 pecan trees, curbed. 893-6601.
(19-tfnc)
ewts
Certified Nurse Aide Classes. 80
hours CENTRAL TEXAS COM-
MERCIAL COLLEGE, Brown
wood. 1-800-889-2822. (31-35c)
Gaston Boykin Member, John Farley ondedby Garry Steele toadjourn. All
- Member, Doris Gore - member, aye. Motion carried. There being no
Wayne Parsons - Member. All aye. further business to come before the
Motion earned. Court, Court was adjourned this 27th
Garry Steele made a motion, sec- day of January, 1997.
onded by Clyde Brinson to appoint
Clinton Geye to replace Mattie Cau-
sey as Ejection Judge in Box #4, Soda
Springs. All aye. Motion carried.
Discussion of airport fees and
charges reported by Airport Operator
was passed until a later date. ■
A motion was made by Mark
Pinson and seconded by Garry Steele
to pass a Resolution in support of a.. . .
requestto State Representative Allen ForSale-acresmiles southeast
Place for a second Justice at Peace of De Leon.Newfence, ney well,
. „ W. -.u new pens. 817-879-2510. (24-tfnc)
for Comanche County but with no •
additional Constable required for that
office. All aye. Motion carried.
Resolution on Page 464.
The Court discussed the bridge in
Precinct #3 and concern of the Corps
of Engineer’ s about the abandonment
of the bridge. Letter concerning the
bridge in file.
Mark Pinson made a motion, sec-
onded by Clyde Brinson to approve
making first payment of $17,460.00
to the Texas Department of Trans-
portation (Aviation Division) which
is due February 10, 1997. All aye.
Motion carried.
The Court discussed the upcom-
ing Jail Inspection
A motion was made by Mark
Pinson and seconded by Chris Biggs
to approve the request by Sprint/
United Telephone Company of Texas
tobury acable on the Right of Way in
Precinct #3. All aye, Motion carried.
The Court discussed the County
port of Comanche County becoming
a two Justice of the Peace County but
with only one Constable. All aye.
Motion carried.
After discussion, Garry Steele
made a motion, seconded by Clyde
Brinson, to prepare a Resolution ex-
pressing concern of the
Commissioner’s Court over the con-
tinued budget overruns by Central
Dispatch and requesting Central Dis-
patch Board to address those over-
runs and requesting the Central Dis-
patch Board to look into the number
of telephones and related charges
being incurred by Central Dispatch
man - phone 893-2097. (23-tfnc)
FOR SALE - 1972 Brougham Mo- the Comanche County Association
tor Home 20’, self-contained -$3,500. Music Festival
Also,1962 Ford 100 V8 - for parts. The children’s choirs, soloists, and
" te instrumentalists will begin at 2 p.m
At 6:00 p.m. will be the adult
choirs, duets, and ensembles.
BE IT REMEMBERED That the and location of Oil Igloo.
Commissioners’ Court of Comanche The Court discussed a letter from
County, Texas met in Special Ses- Sheriff Works in which he withdrew
sion on the 17 th day of January, 1997, certification of Doug Caffey.
with the following members present a motion was made by Garry
to-wit: John M. Weaver, County Steele and secbnded by Chris Biggs
Judge, presiding; Gary Steele, Com- to advertise forbids for a loader for
missioner. Precinct # 1; Chris Biggs, Precinct # 1. All aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner, Precinct #2; Mark A motion was made by Chris Biggs
Pinson, Commissioner, Precinct #3; and seconded by Mark Pinson to up-
and Clyde Brinson, Commissioner, grade computer system in County
Judge Weaver called the meeting Motion carried.
to order and gave the invocation. Chris Biggs made a motion, sec-
Garry Steele made a motion, sec- onded by Mark Pinson to audit ac-
onded by Clyde Brinson to approve coumts due and owing and approve
the minutes of the January 17, 1997 payment thereof in the amount of
meeting as read. All aye. Motion car- $89,1 34 43. All aye. Motion carried,
ried. Clyde Brinson made a motion,
Mark Pinson made a motion, sec- seconded by Chris Biggs to approve
onded by Chris Biggs to approve the payment of salaries and related ben-
minutes of the Emergency Meeting efits coming due prior to the Febru-
on January 17,1997 as read. All aye. ary 10, 1997 meeting. All aye. Mo-
Motion carried. tion carried.
Discussion on approval of Subdi- Chris Biggs made a motion, sec-
vision Regulations was passed until a onded by Clyde Brinson to buy Emer-
later date. gency Lighting to be put on TABC
The Court discussed Policy on vehicle.
V acation and S ick I eave. After discussion on letter from the
Amotion was made by Chris Biggs city of Comanche relating to reim
and seconded by Mark Pinson to ap- bursement for work on the North
point the following members to the SideoflheSquare.GarrySteelemade
County Historical Commission for a motion, seconded by Mark Pinson
the 1997-1999 Term: Dorothy to reimburse the City for the county's
Robertson - Chairman, Ben Evridge one-half share of the project from
- member, Gerry Boykin - Member, next year's (1997-1998) budget. All
Jewell Huddleston - Member, Brent aye.Motioncarried.Copyofletterin
Daniel - Member, Beth Bruton - file.
Member, Wayne Wilhelm- Member, Maik Pinson made a motion, sec-
Imide Garage Sale — All kinds of
clothes, small electrical appliances,
dishes, books. coffee table, bowling
ball, little bit of everything. Friday
and Saturday at 606 S. Cato, (lie)
Judge Weaver called the meeting carried.
to order and gave the invocation. A motion was made by Clyde
Maik Pinson made a motion, sec- Brinson and seconded by ChrisBiggs,
onded by Clyde Brinson to approve after discussion, to go ahead and ini-
the minutes of the January 13th, 1997 tiate the necessary resolution insup-
S Miscellaneous
For Sale
(32-37p) Commissioners’ Court of Comanche
------------------------------- County, Texas met in Emergency
NEED - 1,600,000 lbs. quota pea- Session on the 17th day of January,
nut lease for two parties. Please call 1997, with the following members
Wylma Smith day or night 915-758- present to wit: John M. Weaver,
4444e4«e9 2807 or Vernon Petty at night - 915- County Judge, presiding; Gary Steele,
% OMnife F“,42,;e 758-2663. (32-35p) Commissioner, Precinct #1; Chris
▼ -I J-ntwstteV ----------------------- Biggs, Commissioner, Precinct #2;
m 102 W. Lowe, De Leon Vgo, Mark Pinson, Commissioner, Pre-
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▼ m i red Nails, V g , f . h Judge Weaver called the meeting
do Manicuresand €9 LOST—(6)700lb. heifers, ear tagged . 0
Window Sashes and storm doors V Pedicures ▼ with circle L brand on left hip. If to order ..
reglazed with glass or plexiglass. Re- $ Gift Certificates ▼ found or have any information, call After discussion, Clyde Brinson
screen window screens, storm doors, eo Available' e JimLampman893-5984or893-6749. made a motion, seconded by Chris
and screen doors. All at BARNES ▼ . . .. Makg ' _ . ▼ (ltc) Biggs, to continue Doug Caffey s
LUMBER COMPANY, 305 West V Valentine’s Dav oiftd ▼ ____________________________ employment until the end of the six
Labadie, DeLeon- 893-661h Va44g4ggev FOR SALE: 30 round bales fertil- monthfunding period forrthe Budget
_____________________(tne ‘-55577 ized coastal hay. $30 each. You yea1996-97 Allaye. Motioncar-
Ciiitnm Draneri+< made - no labor Want to buy old De Leon High loadlarge buildingforrent 3 852 Mark Pinson made a motion, sec-
1 k Per ■ 0 o School annuals. Working on a com- 8- ’ 3 onded bv Chris Biggs to adioum All
charge when fabrics, etc., are bought .i"ACicae". 6648. (Itp) onoeo nyunns Biggs 10 aqjoum. ah
from our store Free estimates. W. plete set. Also collectingcommemo- __________________________________ aye Motion carried. There being no
H SMITH DEPT STORE-Phone rative plates reflecting happenings, further business to come before the
893 2135 fifne) places, churches, etc.-,in De Leon or FOR SALF -MF 5 bottom Mold- Court,Court was adjourned this l7th
surrounding towns. Phone and ask board. Ford 15Tt. tandem disk. 7 1007
------------------------------- for Vickie 893-5787. (44-tfnc) Shank Ox Plow. All have 3 point -- ° January, n
Do your floors shake? Your doors _______________________________ hitch . Rodney Coan-817-893-6429.
drag? Are your brick walls cracked? ____..____,__a „ (32-33c)
We level brick, slab, frame! Resi- SONES SERVICES — Home repair _____________________________
dential and commercial. BIG H and remodeling, plumbing and elec-
HOUSE LEVELERS - 817 115 trical work. Tree trimming and re- Would be interested in buy or lease
2856 522 S Patrick in Dublin. moval. Call Tommy Sones - 893- peanut quota. 806-872-7212. (32-
(tfnc 5881 or 893-3445. 33p)
_______________________ (13-ev. ot. wk.) _____________________________________
Commissioner, Precinct #2; Mark tion carried.
Pinson, Commissioner, Precinct #3 Chris Biggs made a motion, sec-
and Clyde Brinson, Commissioner, onded by Mark Pinson to approve the
LAMB
REAL ESTATE
205 N. Texas, De Leon
893-6502
3-2-2 Brick, larger comer lot,
storage bldg., enclosed RV shed,
new water well. $55,000.00
Bad House, Good 1 ot. $4,000.00
3.5 Lots, $7,500.00
2 Large Rent Houses.
$18,000.00
48Acres.FeK«D ’ Bams, Cor-
rals $28,5 S° "—X
2-2 Brick, approx 1700 sq ft.
GreatLocation. Immaculate con-
dition. wood-burning fireplace
insert, sprinkler system, watci
well, storage bldg. $68,000.00
Nabors !<ake - 4 BR, Central Al
C-Htg.
20 Acres - Wooded, Fenced,
Tank, Borders Gov’t Easement.
Proctor ILake.
CALL FOR
OTHER LISTINGS!
Listings Appreciated!
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108 S. Texas, DeLeon
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