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Seminole (Texas) Sentinel • Sunday, December 1, 2013
Editorial
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 1200, Seminole, TX 79360 • Email: news@seminolesentinel.com • Web Site: www.seminolesentinel.com • Phone: (432) 758-3667 • Fax: (432) 758-2136
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by Lynn Brisendine
I am not sure, but I can't recall seeing his name printed on
any of the pages of this newspaper, at least since 1 have pub-
lished this property. But his presence and his contributions to
this publication and so many others across Texas have been
instrumental for over four decades. He was the secretary of the
board of the Brownfield News and the Seminole Sentinel until
his retirement in June of this year.
My mentor and dear friend Walter Buckel died Wednesday
morning after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 92 years-old.
I went to work for Mr. Buckel as the Advertising Manager
of the Lamesa Press Reporter in 1971. He was a demanding
employer who expected his employees to show up and provide
a day's work, many times 18 hour days, every time they were
supposed to be present. Because that is what he did. He never
expected anything from others that he wasn't already doing.
I learned a great deal when I lived in Lamesa and worked
for Mr. Buckel. I left the Press Reporter and returned to the
Hereford Brand, thinking that my association with Mr. Buckel
was at an end. Gratefully, I was wrong.
On April Fool's Day in 1977, I met Mr. Buckel at the offices
of the Brownfield News. He handed me the keys and then we
began to take control of the business. He helped me with all of
the preliminaries that long first day.
And on that day he let me know that we were now associ-
ates in this grand business. He began to teach me the business
side of things. He was one of the most organized men with
whom I have ever had the pleasure of dealing. Everything had
its place, and nothing was finished until the final period was
typed on the end paragraph of board minutes. Debts were paid
and managing the accounts receivable was a must. He under-
stood the need to utilize debt, he also urged caution in its usage.
The lessons continued and the years passed. He was
always just a phone call away and was ready, willing and able
to offer advice on business and life whenever he was asked to
provide his expertise or valued opinion.
Over those years, he and 1 talked of so many things. He
was quick to criticize; his honesty, at times, was tough to take,
but upon reflection always proven to be needed. He was also
just as able to offer encouragement. The mentor and business
adviser became the friend I would grow to appreciate and this
week I mourn his passing.
My phone would ring and his deep voice would boom,
"ya got your tv on?" And I knew immediately that something
of note had occurred. We sat in long distance communication
discussing the attempted assassination of President Reagon. We
watched the news and discussed a Space Shuttle explosion.
Later we watched the smoke boil out of a Federal Building in
Oklahoma City. And his was one of the first calls I took on the
morning of 9/11/01. Together we watched, wondered and tried
to make sense of what was going on around us.
Making sense of things was one of his ongoing traits. I have
lost count of the board meetings I attended with him taking care
of secretarial duties of this corporation for well over 40 years.
I also was privileged to work with Mr. Buckel and sat on the
boards of the West Texas Press Association and later the Texas
Press Association, both groups were ably placed under his lead-
ership. He made a difference in our business and Texas jour-
nalism over those nearly five decades. Mr. Buckel was inducted
into the Texas Press Association Hall of Fame in its second year
of enshrining Texas newspaper men and women.
He and I also shared a love for baseball. He was a former
minor league player and understood the game and loved to talk
about the Texas Rangers. We talked a couple of times a week
through many seasons. These baseball talks were just good fun
as two fans and friends celebrated great plays and bemoaned
any error that cost the game.
Mr. Buckel was my boss, my mentor, a valued voice offer-
ing business and life advice. But, and most importantly at this
writing, he was my dear friend.
And newspapers across this state and I will miss him.
RIP Walter...
MAF^i&S
Watch Out for Potholes in
Your Car Insurance Policy
* Sorry, sir, there's no smoking allowed?1
By Jason Alderman
Would you be surprised to
learn that if your laptop gets sto-
len during a car break-in, your
automobile insurance probably
won't reimburse you for the loss?
Don't be.
Many people have only a
vague idea of things like: what
their car insurance does and
doesn't cover; how they might
accidentally void their coverage;
or that even if an accident isn't
their fault, their own insurance
may not pay for damages if
they don't have the right kind
of coverage.
Common car insurance
exclusions include:
Named driver exclusion.
This is an agreement between
you and your insurance com-
pany to exclude a specific per-
son from coverage for liability or
physical damage caused when
driving a car you insure. You
might choose it if, for example,
the insurer is threatening to can-
cel your policy because a family
member has an unsafe driving
record or a suspended license.
Such drivers should never
be allowed to drive cars from
which they've been excluded;
it's the same as driving uninsured
and you both could be held per-
sonally liable for any damages.
Interestingly, some policies
will cover friends and/or family
members when they drive your
car, provided they don't live
in your household. Coverage
levels in such situations may be
less, so check your policy care-
fully for details.
Car rental insurance. Car
rental agencies offer their own
collision, liability, theft and other
insurance coverage. Conven-
tional wisdom says you should
avoid buying it if your own in-
surance - or benefits available
from your credit card - provide
similar coverage for rental cars.
However, first contact your
insurance company and credit
card issuer to make sure you are
fully covered.
Replacing stolen items.
Most car insurance policies
won't reimburse you for items
stolen from your car that are not
permanently installed (like built-
in sound systems). These might
include cellphones, computers,
wallets, luggage, etc. However,
homeowners or renters insur-
ance generally covers your per-
sonal property, no matter from
where it's stolen.
Business use restrictions.
You must maintain a business
car insurance policy if you use
your personal vehicle for busi-
ness purposes, whether you de-
liver pizzas part-time, participate
in a ride-sharing service (like Lyft
or Sidecar), or even run business
errands for your boss. Other-
wise, you may not be covered
in an accident or theft and may
even void your coverage. Ask
whether your employer's policy
covers you; if not, add business
use to your own policy or use a
company car.
Other coverage shortfalls to
watch out for:
• If your car is stolen or
damaged, most insurers cap
payments for a loaner car at
specific daily and total usage
rates, so if you want a nicer
loaner car or your vehicle needs
extensive repairs, you might
have to pay out-of-pocket for
some expenses.
• If your car is stolen or to-
taled, the insurer will reimburse
you for what the car is currently
worth (Blue Book value), which,
if you're leasing or paying off a
loan, may not be enough to cov-
er what you owe. In that case,
consider getting gap insurance.
• Don't skimp on uninsured
motorist coverage, which pro-
tects you if the other driver is at
fault and isn't insured. It's rela-
tively inexpensive compared to
the collision coverage you take
out in case you're at fault, so why
tempt fate?
• Policies generally won't
provide liability coverage for
injuries or property damage that
were caused intentionally.
Even if you drive a clunker,
it pays to have adequate car
insurance. Just make sure you
fully understand what is and isn't
covered.
Jason Alderman directs
Visa's financial education pro-
grams. To Follow Jason Aider-
man on Twitter: www.twitter.
com/PracticalMoney
Making a
Difference
By Gina Kelly Ellis
Nothing is More Important than Names
Texas Journalist...by Willis Webb
‘That’s LaDarius out
there...’: words in the press
box
In news reporting and writ-
ing, we’re taught early that
nothing’s more important than
names.
Someone’s handle is par-
ticularly sacred in small towns.
And, for Pete’s sake, spell it
right. If you have never spelled
“Mama’s baby’s” name wrong
in print, you do not understand
the term “wrath.”
A particularly significant
segment of name usage and
correct spelling has to do with
high school sports. Not only are
you in danger of Mama’s scorn
but of Dad’s as well, especially if
that child’s name has a “Junior”
attached and he’s playing sports.
Of course, parents don’t
want you to use the name at all
if there’s trouble, a mistake or
an error involved. When any
of this comes home to roost for
any reporter or writer, again es-
pecially in small towns, the odds
of verbal potshots (hopefully
that’s the only kind) increase
exponentially.
Since, I decided early on —
as a high school freshman — to
be a journalist, I began to take
notice of names and spellings.
Naturally, I overdid it in
the beginning and practically
named the entire roster of dear
old Teague High alma mater’s
football team. At first, I also
clung to one short lecture about
refraining from using your own
name and tried never to use
mine even if I’d made a pretty
good play. Journalism-teacher-
school-paper-sponsor-secret-
puppy-love-idol Louise Forke
even dispensed lessons on that.
My mom’s own course
in behavior was one of being
humble, especially since she
didn’t want her eldest child to
play, and had derogatory things
to say about being braggado-
cious and pride goeth before, no
not a fall, but a spanking with a
belt (“With four boys, I had to,”
was her reasoning). All four boys
played football as well as other
sports. I think Mom was always
a nervous wreck at home games.
She didn’t drive out of town af-
ter dark, thus never earned the
title of “Roadie Mom.”
With all of that background
and setting to sail a course on the
sea of newspapering, I learned
about getting names right.
Anyone who has ever sat in
a high school press box to cover
a football game, knows that you
have to have an eye and an ear
for a number of things if you’re
going to write an accurate and
interesting account.
Getting names right heads
the list.
So, listening in the press box
is helpful and useful, but some-
times there are stories there as
well. Some you can use in print
right away and some have to
wait years until there is distance
enough to protect innocent me.
Sportswriters tend to be
enamored of tough, talented,
outstanding players. If you’re
a visiting sports reporter, you
want to cock your ear to the
hometown writers so you can
attach proper significance to a
player or spotlight certain plays.
One particular name and
game were brought to mind
recently while I was watching
a Sunday afternoon pro foot-
ball game between the Cincin-
nati Bengals and the Baltimore
Ravens (my Houston Texans
weren’t on the tube).
A Ravens’ player named
LaDarius Webb caught my eye
and ear. Naturally, you think,
“Webb” is the reason and you’re
partly right. However, I’d heard
the name “LaDarius Webb”
before.
Years ago, I was in Orange
covering a Jasper-West Orange
Stark game and I sat next to the
home team’s newspaper report-
er, a tiny guy (maybe 5-5, 120
lbs.) who was pimply-faced and
had a tenor voice filled with awe
and admiration for his Mustangs.
Of course, I was for the Bulldogs
but I always maintained a calm
demeanor and made no biased
observations at games, certainly
not in any emotional way. That’s
a journalism taboo as far as I’m
concerned.
I’d made my usual scanning
of the rosters to discern who was
who for the opponent and to see
if they’d spelled all our players’
names right (they hadn’t). How-
ever, a name jumped out at me
— LaDarius Webb. And, during
the pre-game warm-ups, little
pimple-face, said in a worshipful
voice and to no one in particular:
“That’s LaDarius out there!”
While watching the pro
Bengals and Ravens, the name
of LaDarius Webb certainly got
my ear. Turns out though, he
isn’t the same one. The Ravens’
player is from Alabama and at-
tended Nicholls State.
Then, I thought about the
little sportswriter and figured he
was probably still writing some-
where and speaking in awe of his
heroes. Some folks need such
bolstering. I say it’s a good thing.
Willis Webb is a retired com-
munity newspaper editor-publisher
of more than 50 years experience.
He can be reached by email at
wwebbl937@att.net.
I have gone to church my entire life. There has never been
a time in my life when I wasn’t in church. When I married and
had children, I raised them going to church regularly. I now take
my grandsons to church as often as I can and I try to teach them
about Jesus when the opportunity arises. I say all that to say this,
I really thought I was doing a pretty good job at teaching them the
stories of the Bible. Last week, we were in the car and Kenneth
was planning a party. Braylon, the youngest, said, “Your birthday
isn’t for a long time. You can’t plan a party.” The argument went
on as Kenneth said, “I can plan a birthday party at Christmas if I
want to.” So I said, “A birthday party for Jesus!” Braylon looked
stunned and said, “When is His birthday?” I told him Christmas
was Jesus’ birthday. Braylon sat there a second and finally said,
“Well, how old is He gonna be??” Apparently, I have not done
quite as good a job of teaching as perhaps I had thought!
We are commanded over and over in the Bible to teach our
children about God. In Psalm 78, it says “We will not conceal
them from our children. But we will tell the generation to come
the praises of the LORD, and His strength and His wondrous works
that He has done.” So, have you told your children the stories of
God? I don’t mean just the stories from the Bible. Although, cer-
tainly that is a great and necessary starting place. I talk to so many
adults that don’t seem to know even, what I would call the basic
stories of the Bible. It scares me to think where we are headed if
we are not telling our kids about God. But, have you ever told your
children any stories of the “wondrous works” that God has done in
your own life? Don’t sit there and try to tell me that God has never
done anything in your life. I know He has! Even if you can’t think
of a personal time of God working in your life (even though He
has), you should certainly be sharing about God’s provision for us
and especially His gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Again, let me say, sharing God’s great and wondrous ways with
the next generation is not optional. We are told throughout the
Bible that we are to do this. Maybe your children are grown with
kids of their own. Is it too late? Of course not! Sit down with your
family during this very special time of the year and share the stories
of Jesus. Just simply and plainly tell your family what God has
done in your life. I can guarantee you that this is a talk your fam-
ily will remember for years to come. Don’t let another generation
go by without sharing the great and wonderful love of our LORD.
It will make a difference!
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