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Garner files for Justice
of the Peace office
Angie (Brodbeck) Gamer has
authorized the Brady Standard-
Herald to announce her candi-
dacy for Justice of the Peace in
the 2014 election.
Raised in McCulloch County,
she is the daughter of Larry and
Shirley Henderson of Voca and
Sherman and Vicki Brodbeck
of Wimberley. She is married
to Barry Garner and has two
children, Joey Parks, a senior
at Rochelle High School and
L indsey Gamer, who is in Pre-K.
She earned her Associate of
Arts Degree in Criminal Justice
from the University of Phoenix in
2012. She is currently employed
by the McCulloch County Clerk's
Office but has prior working ex-
perience as ajailerfor six months
in Brady before relocating to
Carrollton.
She returned to McCulloch
County in 1997 and was em-
ployed as a dispatcher/records
clerk with the Brady Police
Department until assuming her
criminal clerk deputy title with
the Clerk's Office m 2007.
While employed with the
Brady PD, she answered 911
emergency calls and entered
warrants into the Texas Law
Enforcement and National Law
Enforcement System. She also
received her TLET S certification
as well as her 911 certification
from the Concho Valley Council
of Governments.
She received her Emergency
Care Attendant Certification
through the McCulloch County
First Responders.
Additionally, Mrs. Garner
served as the sex offender reg-
istrar, making sure that sex of-
fenders within the city limits were
registered and incompliance with
Texas 1 aw and was responsible for
all case hies being sent to their
respective court systems.
She was also responsible for
monthly Uniform Crime Report-
ing (UCR) turned into Austin and
assisted with the Crime Victims
Assistance (CVA) reporting.
As the current Criminal Clerk
Deputy, she sets cases for court
Angie Garner
twice a month and any cases
pending trial. Additional office
responsibilities include filing
and recording probate, marriage,
death, criminal cases, abstract of
judgments, civil cases and state
and federal tax liens.
She is responsible for report-
ing all judgments on cases after
they have been to court to the
Criminal Justice Information
System (CJIS), issuing warrants
for criminal cases.
Outside of work, Mrs. Garner
has volunteered with the Brady/
McCulloch County Chamber of
Commerce and has served as a
basketball coach or referee for the
Brady Youth Sports Foundation
throughout the last 20 years.
She served as 4-H adult leader
and was elected treasurer to the
2010-'12 term. In 2012 she was
chosen the" 4 -H Adult L eader of
the Year for McCulloch County."
She currently serves as the sec-
retary/treasurer for the Rochelle
Booster Club.
"From the 911 call that comes
in to the police station all the way
up to court dispositions—I have
been exposed to it all, and I have
the experience and knowledge
it takes to run the JP's office in
McCulloch County," said Mrs.
Garner. "I ask for your vote for
Justice of the Peace in the March
4,2014 primary election. I'd like
to thank everyone who has given
me such encouragement and
support in pursuing what I hope
to be my next career endeavor."
Sham Chapman to seek
office of district attorney
Longtime Mason County At-
torney Shain Chapman announced
today that he is running in the
Republican Pnmary to become the
first elected District Attorney for the
new 452nd Judicial District of Texas.
Earlier this year, the Texas
Legislature passed a bill that cre-
ated the new distnct comprised of
Edwards, Kimble, Mason, Menard
and McCulloch counties.
Governor Rick Perry appoint-
ed local attorney Tonya Spaeth
Ahlschwede as the District Attorney
until voters have the opportunity to
elect a newD. A. in 2014. Chapman
said he believes his extensive and
varied experience as an attorney for
over two decades has prepared him
to take the lead as the area’s chief
prosecutor.
“We need a new, tough District
Attorney with the character, experi-
ence and tenacity that is essential to
keep our communities safe,” Chap-
man said. “F or the past several years
our rural counties have not received
the level of services from the District
Attomey’sOffice that we are entitled
to. Since 2002,1 have worked tire-
lessly as the Mason County Attorney
to protect the victims of crime, pros-
ecute those who break the law, and
obtain protective orders for victims
of family violence. As the legal
advisor to the county, I have also
worked to ensure that government
is transparent and accountable, and I
have collected thousands of dollars
in restitution and hot check fees for
area merchants.”
Chapman has prosecuted hun-
dreds of criminal cases and had
more jury trials than any prior
Mason County Attorney. Due to
his reputation and willingness to try
tough cases, Chapman has also been
appointed as a special prosecutor in
Kimble, Menard and McCulloch
counties.
A graduate of Texas A&M
University and an honor graduate
of South Texas College of Law in
Houston, Chapman has practiced
law for over 20 years. He is an “A-V
Preeminent” rated attorney from the
national Martmdale-Hubbie Peer
Review Rating System. This is the
highest rating given to attomeysand
is conferred by Martmdale-Hubbie
only after review of other lawyers’
assessment of one’s ethics and
professional expertise. Chapman
is one of only a handful of lawyers
in West Central Texas to have this
rating. Sham is also a fellow of the
Texas Bar Foundation, the largest
charitably funded bar foundation
in the nation. Membership of the
Texas Bar Foundation is limited
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Shain Chapman
to attorneys who are nominated
because of their dedication to the
administration of justice and high
professional standing among his or
her peers. Chapman is also a member
of the Texas District and County
Attorney’s Association.
Sham has been married for 19
years to his wife, Michelle, a Mason
native raised by her grandparents,
the late Ray and Marie Mixon. Shain
and Michelle are the parents of a
son and two daughters who attend
Mason public schools. Chapman
is a member of the First Methodist
Church of Mason, the Mason Lion’s
Club, andMasonRodeo Association
where he served as President from
2005-2012.
Sham also serves on the Board
of Directors of The Commercial
Bank of Mason, the Mason County
Junior Livestock Show, The Haven
Women’sCrisisCentermBrady,and
the Mason ISD Education Founda-
tion where he has been the Grant
Chairman since 2005. He is also
a former director of Steady Steps
Ministries, the Mason Hospital
Foundation and the Bluebonnet
CASA Steering committee.
Alifelong hunter, Shain is a stout
defender ofthe SecondAmendment
and private property rights. The
Chapman’s live north of Mason
where they run cattle, stock show
animals, and horses. Chapman said
as District Attorney he will ensure
swift and certain justice for those
who break the law.
"If elected District Attorney,
I will vigorously prosecute those
who harm law-abiding citizens
and prey on the most vulnerable
among us," said Chapman. "I have
the same hopes and dreams for my
children as most people in the Hill
Country; to make sure tins remains
one of the best, and safest places in
Texas to live and raise a family. I
will dedicate myself wholly to that
cause, both inside and outside the
courtroom."
Library to host annual Hall joins race for
open house Dec. 18 Justice of the Peace
Richards Memorial Library
will be hosting its Annual Christ-
mas Open House Wednesday,
Dec. 18, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.,
at 1106 S. Blackburn St., in Brady.
Guests can register to win a
Kindle Fire HD donated by the
Library Association.
Richards Memorial Library
Pajama Christmas Story Time,
Movie, Stuffed Animal Sleepover Tuesday, December 17 th.
Join us as we read aloud The Polar Express, followed by a movie
The Polar Express. Don't forget your pajamas, pillow, blanket and
favorite stuffed animal! Hot Chocolate and cookies provided.
For more information, contact the library at 325-597-2617.
Chamber to give away
$100 weekly in Christmas
shopping initiative
In an effort to spread
Christmas cheer through-
out our community and
encourage residents to
“shop local,” the Bradv/
McCulloch County Cham-
ber of Commerce is hostmg
a “Shop Local” initiative
through Friday, Dec, 20,
The Chamber will give
away two more $100 bills Friday, Dec 13 and Friday Decem-
ber 20th. The first winner, Hay lie Deans, was named Monday.
To be eligible to win, citizens must submit sales receipts from
chamber member busmesses dated the week of each drawmg. For
the drawing on Dec. 13, receipts from Friday, Dec. 6, through
Thursday, Dec. 12, are eligible to win. Each $100 spent earns
y ou one chance to win, with a maximum of 10 chances per week
Please submit receipts by 3 p.m on Friday of each week.
For a complete list of eli-
gible merchants, contact the
James Michael Hall has an-
nounced his intent to run for the
position of McCulloch County
Justice of the Peace.
Hall, a resident of Mc-
Culloch County since 1981,
has over 34 years experience
as a certified peace officer in
the State of Texas, receiving
his certification in 1979.
" That year my law enforce-
ment career commenced as
an officer with the Surf side
Police Department; in 1981 I
was employed by the Brady
Police Department, and in
1999 I began my livelihood
as a deputy sheriff with the
McCulloch County Sheriffs
Department, where I am cur-
rently employed," Hall said.
"I currently hold a Master
Peace Officer's Certification
and have extensive knowledge
of civil, criminal, juvenile and
government law which has
been a customary trait in my
daily work as a Texas peace
officer."
Hall regularly attends train-
ing to remain updated with
the ever-changing laws used
frequently during his duties as
an officer.
"Throughout the years as
a peace officer, I have been
involved in many criminal
and civil court proceedings,"
added Hall. "I am familiar with
various court proceedings and
appreciate the method of such
records.
chamber office or visit www.
bradytx.com.
The Chamber feels this is
a perfect opportunity for Mc-
Culloch County citizens to
spend their shopping dollars
locally during the holidays
while supporting our local
member businesses.
If you have any questions
about this program, please
contact the chamber office at
325-597-3491 or email erin@
bradytx.com.
WEATHER
James Michael Hall
"As a Deputy Sheriff, it
is my responsibility to serve
and protect the citizens of
McCulloch County and the
State of Texas. Standard duties
performed include enforcing
state and local laws, both civil
and criminal complaints, and
including serving civil and
criminal citations and capiases.
Death inquiries, criminal inves-
tigations and traffic citations
all lead to me working daily
with the clerks in McCulloch
C ounty, the Justice of the Peace
and both the local and state law
enforcement entities.
"I am honored to recall
in 2011 that I received the
'Presidential Award' from the
Chamber of Commerce for
outstanding service to the citi-
zens of McCulloch County. I
am respectfully asking for your
support for the office of Justice
of the Peace."
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Participating merchants include:
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P: (325) 597-3491
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The Chamber will also once again be sponsoring $100
giveaways when customers bring their receipts from
shopping with local Chamber members. ANY Chamber
member qualifies — eating out, paying a cell phone bill,
buying a car, etc. Limit 10 entries per week. See bradytx.
com for drawing dates and a complete listing of Chamber
members!
Thursday, Dec. 12 — 5-8p.m.
The event will kick off at The Barrel
House. Tickets are $12, which includes
drinks and munchies at each location as
well as entry to win a $100 giveaway.
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