WHO IS THAT MAN? – Kelton Coyan, who’s “almost three” wasn’t quite sure who that jolly old elf in red was Saturday. He’ll remember
Santa Claus next year, though. Santa, whom some know as Leo Smith, was present at the Sanderson Culture Club’s Christmas Bazaar Saturday
at the
SANDERSON – Thanksgiving Day means many things to many people, from turkey and dressing to football to the more reflective giving
of thanks to your Creator, no matter how you visualize Him, for your many blessings.
It started 372 years ago in a frigid camp at
The new settlers were thankful of their blessings in surviving life in a very
harsh new environment.
Thanksgiving came in many forms in Sanderson this week, from a dinner for veterans at Legion Hall to dinner
for seniors at the High School Cafeteria to shooting at targets to win a turkey at the annual Rio Grande Rifle Club’s Turkey Shoot.
The
Clarence B. Mulkey American Legion Post 160 hosted 63 veterans and family members for turkey, ham and all the trimmings at Legion
Hall the week before the actual date, Thursday, Nov. 19.
Members of the Legion made a formal presentation and then guests dug into
the food provided by volunteers.
Cooks included Lea Hawn, Nancy Henderson, Bobbie Hicks, Carol Crumbley, Henry Beth Hogg, Sherry Autrey,
Amy Carman, Margaret Farley, Ada Lee Robbins, Barbara Stewart and Dotsie Chriesman.
The next day, parents gathered with their students
in the
Sanderson gives thanks
Brewster County Judge
Val Beard
P. O. Box 1630
Alpine, TX 79831
432/819-2412
Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson
201 W. Ave
E.
Alpine, TX 79830
432/837-3488
County Commissioner
Ruben Ortega
P. O. Box 233
Marathon. TX 79842
432-294- J 096
Marathon
ISD Superintendent Conrad Arriola
N. 5th Street
Marathon. TX 79842
432/386-4431
Terrell County Judge
Leo Smith
P. O. Box 4810
432/345-2421
Terrell County Sheriff
Clint McDonald
P. O. Box 320
Sanderson, TX 79848
432/345-2525
Terrell County
ISD Superintendent
Gary Hamilton
P.O. Box 747
Sanderson, TX 79848
432/345-2515
NATIVITY – The Christmas season is clearly upon us as evidenced by the Nativity scene erected this week on the southeast corner of
the
SANDERSON – US Rep. Ciro Rodriguez got a reception not much different from the “TEA Parties” that sprang up across the country this
year, protesting the US Stimulus bill, health care reform and federal deficits.
He also drew praise for his vote against the “cap and
trade” bill aimed at “global warming.”
Others supported his efforts at health care reform, and other actions. And most agreed with
him that we need more energy independence.
SANDERSON – The Christmas Season in Sanderson is officially under way, launched Saturday with the Culture Club’s annual Christmas
Bazaar at the
The bazaar kicks off the season every year but there is more to come.
Burn Ban back
SANDERSON – The burn ban is back in
Terrell County Commissioners met in a special meeting Monday, called
specifically to deal with the burn ban.
County Judge Leo Smith noted the ban actually expired Sunday and asked if it should be extended
for another 90 days.
It was enacted Aug. 24 and was effective Sept. 7.
Shooting probe continues
Reprinted with permission
FORT STOCKTON – Law enforcement officials this week were still
looking into what prompted a Canadian man to start the altercation with Pecos County deputies that lead to his death.
The investigation
into the shooting death of Thomas Andrew Reid, 37, of
By KIM RAPP
Production Manager
SANDERSON – Vickie Bradshaw of
Bradshaw paints windows for holidays, sales, openings and other events. Ezell enjoys lending a helping brush and Bradshaw
uses her skills whenever she can.
County buys new fire truck
SANDERSON –
Fire Chief Bobby Brotherton said the new
truck will be both a transport truck and a pumper. It will have a water tank that can be used to feed other trucks and other equipment
as well.
Little Bitty Store now ‘All Laced Up’
SANDERSON – Once occupied by the late Roger Salazar, the building that housed the Little Bitty
Store is now the home of All Laced Up Too.
Robert Salazar, no relation to Roger, will offer linens and lace provided by Heritage Lace
of Pella, IA.
The store offers lace linens, table runners and wall hangings.
By ANNA La FLEUR
News Leader Writer
SANDERSON – Mary Nell & Levoy Hinkle had visitors recently. This time it was relatives and not
guests that visited Granny’s Guest House.
Mary Nell’s nieces visited the couple. Her niece Amanda Waggoner visited from
The two brought a friend with them. Cindy Billups came all the way from
Cherie Nicholes has a house full of visitors for the holidays.
Read more...School injuries are covered
by insurance
By KIM RAPP
Production Manager
SANDERSON – With our children participating in multiple events,
chances are parents will make a trip or two to an emergency room for a broken something or other at some point in an active child’s
school career.
Terrell County ISD provides insurance for those occasions as a secondary insurance to your primary insurance.
GREAT LAKES, IL – Sanderson graduate Emily Wilson graduated from Boot Camp here last week after joining the United States Navy.
Grandparents are Tavita and Timio Rodriguez, also of Sanderson.
The ‘07 SHS graduate will
attend “A-school” in
Also attending the ceremony was
By ANNA La FLEUR
News Leader Writer
ALPINE – Art galleries such as Kiowa Gallery showed their artwork and were eager to answer any questions
you might have about the artists or their work at the free 16th annual art walk on last week here.
The artwork of Wayne Baize
was featured as well as many others. Baize is known for his western artwork.
Thieves also watching you
The Texas Department of Public
Safety said car thieves may be watching, especially if your car is filled with holiday gifts and other valuables left in plain sight.
Consumers need to be aware that the holidays are a prime time for thieves to strike.
Book signings set
Terlingua
author, Allan C. Kimball, author of “Rainbows Wait For Rain, which was described as “Excellent” by the late Elmer Kelton, will be
present.
Cut your own tree
There is no charge for the popular cut-your-own Christ-mas tree event, which runs from 8:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, December 12.
THE REASON – No “political correctness” here. The News Leader displays the message, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” “It’s
Christmas, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ,”
MY FRIEND –
Windows dressed for season
BACK FORTY – The holder of the right card at the annual Hunter's Feast, Saturday Dec. 5, will win this picture, shown by Sandra McGuire
and Sanderson tire. It is called The Back Forty by artist Eddie LeRoy, who donated the print. To win the painting, guests can pay
$10 each for a playing card. If a matching card is drawn from another deck, the painting has a new owner.
YOUNG MERCHANT – Taryn Mitchell, 6, manned her Taryn’s Kountry Kitchen at the Sanderson Culture Club’s Christmas Bazaar Saturday as
shopper Kristy Carroll inspected the wares. Mom Page Mitchell said she is just “helping out” with the free-enterprise efforts of her
daughter. Taryn’s daddy is Scott Mitchell.
Alpine marks Art Walk
EAST MEETS WEST – Hisayo McCloskey and Gus McCloskey showed their wares to a customer at the Artwalk in Alpine last week. The customer
told us her name was Tanya. She did not want her last name used.
Hinkles get company
LOVE ME TENDER — Donovan Mcgee, two months old, visited grandma Cherie Nicholes of Sanderson for the holidays. He belongs to
Joe Mcgee and Ashley Vlach of
Boot camp completed
SANDERSON – Wayne Sutton was the winner in the Running Deer competition at The Rio Grande Rifle and Pistol
Club annual Turkey Shoot last weekend.
Other winners in the competition were Tom Renken, James Greer, Danny Weant, Steve Sanderson,
Darrel Seidel, Mark Higginbotham, Robert Kline, Randal Wallace Jr. and Cameron Baker.
Alpine hotel under renovation
By MARK GLOVER
Contributing Editor
ALPINE – The Holland Hotel here has been closed, at least until this
weekend, as new owners Jennifer and John Jones and General Manager Keith Godwin work to restore the Texas Historic Landmark.
“We want
to bring it back,” John Jones said. “We want to accent the original Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. It’s been covered up with
so much over the years.”
Library gets grant
SANDERSON - The Terrell County Public Library has received a $5,026 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission through Loan Star Libraries, the direct state aid program for
Visitors to the Terrell County Public
Library may soon see a new paperback rack, a revolving bookcase for new book releases, an additional video case and a laser wireless
scanner made possible by these funds.
HEALTHY DISCUSSION – Cactus Health CEO Teresa Smith thanked US Rep. Ciro Rodriguez for his support of rural health centers Monday.
Looking on were County Commissioner Kenn Norris, left, and County Judge Leo Smith. Rodriguez spoke on a number of issues for 90 minutes
with about a dozen
HONOR OF LEGION – The Clarence B. Mulkey American Legion Post 160 of Sanderson hosted area veterans with a Thanksgiving dinner last
week. Officers at the presentation included, from left, Rick Garro, L.G. Hinkle, Dean Autrey and Annette Harris. Looking on, foreground,
was Zee Gilbreath.
SENIORS HONOR SENIORS –
