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Page 6B Thursday, April 24, 2014
The Comanche Chief
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Capital Highlights
By Ed Sterling
City of West receives
additional grant
Gov. Rick Perry on April
16 granted a request by the
city of West for an additional
$4.8 million in disaster grant
assistance for recovery efforts
in the West fertilizer plant
explosion that occurred April
17, 2013.
Fifteen people were
killed in the explosion, more
than 160 were injured and
more than 150 buildings
were reported damaged or
destroyed in the town of about
2,800 people, 20 miles north
of Waco. Perry’s office said
the grant is to help the city
of West repair and rebuild
infrastructure damaged or
destroyed by the blast and
assist with other important
projects in the affected area.
“Last year’s tragedy
touched the lives of every
member of the West
community and touched the
hearts of all Texans,” Gov.
Perry said.
State Sen. Brian Birdwell,
whose district includes West,
said, “In reflecting on the
year following this tragedy, I
cannot help but feel pride in the
incredible work of our local
and state first responders, the
continual leadership shown
by Mayor (Tommy) Muska
and his fellow city and county
officials, and the resilience of
the citizens of West. It is no
surprise to see Texans pull
together and rebuild like this."
“Our hearts continue to
reach out to the community
of West and those affected
by last year’s tragedy,” said
state Rep. Kyle Kacal, whose
district includes West. “We
acknowledge with deep
appreciation the tremendous
response to the local
rebuilding efforts and stand
in solidarity as we continue
to work towards the future of
West.”
State takes
possession of ranch
Texas Department of Public
Safety on April 17 announced
the State of Texas on Jan. 6
obtained a final judgment
of forfeiture from the state’s
51st Judicial District Court
in San Angelo, directing the
State to take possession of the
forfeited property known as
the YFZ Ranch.
The final judgment, the
Attention:
Class A CDL DRIVERS
with
HazMat and Tanker
endorsements.
Call 877-787-3476
DPS said, was the result of
the Attorney General’s Office
filing for the seizure of the
YFZ Ranch property in 2012.
The ranch, near Eldorado, was
owned by the Fundamentalist
Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-Day Saints, a
polygamist community raided
by local, state and federal
agencies in 2008.
Schleicher County
Sheriff’s Office and the DPS
met with current residents of
the property on April 16 and
provided them with copies
of the court orders applicable
to the forfeiture, and the
residents have agreed to
vacate the property, the DPS
reported.
Law enforcement
personnel are working with
the occupants of the ranch to
take all reasonable actions to
assist with their departure of
the property, to preserve the
property, and to successfully
execute the court order, the
DPS reported, adding that
continuing activities on
the property wifi include
obtaining a court-ordered
inventory of real property
and protecting the remaining
assets.
Ethnic studies books
requested
The State Board of
Education on April 11 called
for new textbooks for Special
Topics in Social Studies to
include, but not be limited to,
Mexican American Studies,
African American Studies,
Native American Studies
and Asian American Studies,
the Texas Education Agency
reported.
The request for
instructional material for these
COMANCHE gland
MLS
Roy Pfingsten, Realtor
325-647-4818
rpsurveyor@verizon.net
OFFICE: 325-356-5800
107 S. Page
Comanche, Texas 76442
BROKER
Marvin McKinnon, Realtor
325-330-0280
marvinj41@verizon.net
HOMES
New Listing! RAMBLING RANCH STYLE HOME on 5.2 acres. 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, over 4300 sq. ft (CAD). Energy efficient, ap-
pointment only, $285,000. Call Marvin 325-330-0280
New Listing! Large 5/2 on 2.24 acres with many beautiful pecan trees. Sunken living room, den with wood walls and ceiling,
wood burning fire place open concept kitchen, walk in shower in master. $189,500 (M-1)
Extremely nice older home on corner lot. 3-2, Slate rogL2-caLnarage with additional shop area, fenced yard with sprinkler
system. Gorgeous trees in back yard. This home has bO^rreYwell maintained and is a fabulous value. $125,000 (M-23)
Really Cute 3-2 with Jack and Jill bath, efficient kitchen and more. Fenced backyard with covered patio, metal roof. All windows
or new double pane, front storm door, central heat & air. Seller will pay $1,500 towards closing costs of buyer and furnish 1 yr
home warranty. REDUCED $87,900 (M-22)
Very Nice 2Bed/1 Ba with tile floors. Corner lot, trees, fenced. -carport. This home is in very good condition with large storage
area. Perfect for one or two people. $63,500 (M-31)
3Bed/2Ba Very clean and neat home has been remodeled and updated, hardwood and tile floors, nice cabinets, carpet in the
bedrooms, two baths, window shades, central heat and air, has a small wood deck in the back yard and has a chain link fence
with good grass cover, and some pecan trees for shade. $84,900 (R-6)
Beautiful Home on corner with Beautiful Trees! A 3Bed/2Ba Older Home that has had years of tender loving care. Incredibly
gorgeous wood floors compliments the living & formal dining room. This home has the charm of an older home but has been
update in the kitchen & bathrooms. The glassed in sun porch is a fantastic are for those leisure hours. $149,900 (M-21)
GORGEOUS 4Bed/3.5 Ba. Kitchen with granite countertopsA/auJted ceiling in great room with surround sound, spacious master
bedroom, huge master bath, jetted tub, walk in closets. TI\_PS5«ra?nedrooms, 2 with Jack & Jill bath & walk in closets. See this
home to appreciate it’s beauty!! $299,000 (M-3)
SPACIOUS 4/3 DW on 10 ac, walk to the Lake, near Par (Fp^na^tub, huge master BR, walk-in closets, covered back patio.
Bring OFFER!!! 159,900 (M-11)
BIG REDUCTION!! OLDER HOME 4Bed/2Ba with 2 living areas. Two-story fixer upper on a large lot in a nice neighborhood.
4 Car Carport. $49,700 (M-6)
ACREAGE
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION...NOW $66,375!! 22.5 acres located in Wolfe Pecan Lands and Lake Proctor is just outside the
gate. Property has well and wildlife is abundant. Build a home and plant some pecan trees! (M-12)
IF YOU LOVE GOLF THAN YOU NEED TO LIVE IN PAR VILLAGE . Here is a lot ready for your new home. $4900 (M-7)
186 Ac +/■ Great views of the Hill Country from rolling hills and valleys, new fencing around and cross fenced, two all metal
barns, 30X60 with concrete, and plumbing for possible living quarters, 3 water wells & plenty of deer and wildlife for hunting!
Can be subdivided! $2950/Ac
MOTIVATED SELLER!! PRICE REDUCED AGAIN!!!170 Ac Lake PI ace... Perfect get away place for Hunter or Fisherman,
rolling land with plenty of cover for deer and turkeys, good fishing on the East Half of a soil Conservation Lake that has lots of
fish. $2400/Ac (R- 3)
ATTENTION HUNTERS!! 163 Acres, Newburg area of Comanche County. Rolling Hills with fantastic views & heavily covered,
three tanks, one of a kind property that has been sitting idol for a long time. $2950/Acre (R-1)
300 Acres/Colorado River Place- Good Hunting, Nice Pond, Lots of Cover. $3900/Acre (R-2)
13 +/■ Acres Pecan Orchard that needs some TLC. $47,403 (M-17)
COMMERCIAL
BIG PRICE REDUCTION -14,125 Sq. Ft. metal building. At a price of $18.32 a sq. ft. or $258,900.00, this is a great value. Two
rollup doors and mega-open space, the possibilities are endless for this property. Call Marvin or Roy to schedule a showing. (M-29)
Revenue Producing Special Events Center with residence or leasable space upstairs. Extensive renovation in 05, Lower level
good for retail,training facility, or reunions. Features a stage, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. 2nd level has 6 rooms, kitchen, 2 baths.
Majority of furnishings can covey. $199,500 (M-8)
elective courses is included
in a call-for-bids document
known as Proclamation 2016,
the Texas Education Agency
said.
Report examines
gang threat
An updated Texas Gang
Threat Assessment was
released to the public by the
Texas Department of Public
Safety on April 17.
According to the DPS, the
assessment provides details
about the state’s approach to
evaluating and classifying
gangs in order to identify
which organizations represent
the most substantial threat.
The report reveals current
gang membership across the
state may exceed 100,000
individuals.
Trafficking panel
appointed
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst,
who presides over the state
Senate, appointed seven
senators to the Joint Interim
Committee to Study Human
Trafficking.
Established in 2011 and
renewed by the Legislature
last year, the panel will
build on its previous work
by studying ways to further
combat human trafficking and
identifying services available
to its victims, Dewhurst said.
Sen. Joan Huffman,
R-Houston, wifi serve as co-
chair. On the panel are Sens.
Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury,
Donna Campbell, R-New
www.thecomanchechief.com
Braunfels, Craig Estes,
R-Wichita Falls, Jane
Nelson, R-Flower Mound,
Leticia Van de Putte, D-San
Antonio, and John Whitmire,
D-Houston. House Speaker
Joe Straus, R-San Antonio,
wifi name an equal number of
House members to the joint
committee.
FOR SALE
199.5 plus acres, located approx.. 7 miles south of Co-
manche. Place has 40’x60’ new metal shop with 2BR,
1BA apartment inside; 40’ x 100’ hay shed; 3 grain si-
los; 3 stock tanks; 3 water wells (one windmill & two
with pumps); seasonal creek with springs; over 75’ of
elevation change; 110 acres in cultivation & remainder
in native pasture & brush, hunting.
GILDER REALTY * 254-893-3404
Kindergarten Round Up
at Comanche Elementary
Kindergarten Round Up will be held at Comanche
Elementary School on Friday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. in the
cafeteria. Parents who have children eligible to enroll for the
2014-2015 school year are encouraged to attend.
During the round up parents may enroll their children in
school, and complete any paperwork required for the next
school year. Kindergarten teachers wifi supervise the children
on the playground while parents complete the required
paperwork. After enrolling, parents may pick up their children
from the teacher on the playground.
Children attending Kindergarten during the 2014-2015
school year must be five years of age on, or before, September
1, 2014. Parents should bring a certified copy of the child’s
birth certificate, social security card and immunization record.
A copy of the parent’s driver’s license wifi also be required.
For further information please contact Curtis Stahnke at
Comanche Elementary School at 325-356-2440.
Get In The Swing With CCM€
By Trevlin Strong
It is almost time for the 16th Annual Charity Golf
Tournament sponsored by the CCMC Healthcare Volunteers.
The three person scramble tournament wifi be held at PAR
Country Club on April 26, 2014.
The fee is $75.00 per person, and includes the green fee,
cart, and lunch. Mulligans are available at a cost of $5.00 each,
limit 3.
There wifi be cash prizes awarded for all Flights. The prize
for the Hole In One on Hole #5 will be a Red Ford Focus
sponsored by Bayer Motors. Closest to the Pin holes wifi be #2
and #11 for women, and #5 and #10 for men.
Entry forms are available at the PAR Country Club. If you
have any questions, call Trevlin Strong at 254-879-2758 or
325-226-0482.
Comanche County Republican Meeting
By Bonnie Maynard
The Comanche County Republican Party will meet on
Thursday, April 24, from 11:30 am-l:00 pm at CJ’s Diner in
Comanche.
Gary Kafer, State Representative J.D. Sheffield’s District
Director, wifi introduce our guest speaker, Joe Cooper, who
is looking forward to sharing his knowledge of water at the
meeting. Cooper has been General Manager of Middle Trinity
Groundwater Conservation District since June 2003.
Information on the candidates in the May 27 run-off election
wifi be available.
JOB VACANCY
COMANCHE ISD
JOB OPENING: Grounds
and Maintenance
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Maintain grounds and
athletic fields, assist
with other maintenance
or custodial work when
needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid driver’s
license, pass background
check, able to work outside
in extreme heat and cold
conditions, capable of
lifting heavy objects, climb
ladders, safely operate
machinery or equipment.
PAY: D.O.E.
Applications wifi be
accepted at the Comanche
ISD Administrative Office
located at 1414 N. Austin,
Comanche, TX 76442,
starting April 17, 2014 till
May 5, 2014. You can pick
up an application at the
Admin Office or online at
http://comancheisdbusinessoffice.
weebly. com/ forms.html.
Gary Bear
Director of Maintenance
and Custodial
Comanche ISD
gbear@comancheisd.net
325-330-1188
m I
. 1.3 A, 4-2 frame with 1500
sf, window a/c, new floor-
ing, carport, tractor shed,
well and city water. $67,500
. 2.2A Rental Property, 4
mobile homes, all 4 cur-
rently rented for $1,250
month total. City water/
sewer. $60,000
. 4.37A, 3-2-2 remodeled
frame, 1,380 sf. central air/
heat, 3 wells, 30x40 metal
shop on slab, shade trees,
paved road. $150,000.
. 28A m/1 at Downing. Ap-
prox. 10A coastal •'"-id,
2 UNDER CONTRACT n-
kn„ .I >i/, county water/elec,
available. $2,995 acre.
. 57A, great hunting, 20A
oaks, 2 ponds, water well,
paved road, elec available.
Nice cattle and wildlife
place! $2,750 acre.
• 77 A. Fields/wooded. Deer
& wildlife, small ponds,
elec, available. $2,000 acre.
• 140A - De Leon,part
Coastal, part wooded. 4
ponds, old rock house,
great hunting/cattle prop-
erty, road 2 sides will di-
vide. $2,950 acre.
“We Appreciate Your Business”
COGBURN
REALTY
(254) 893-6666
De Leon, Texas
cogburnrealestate.com
Ray Cogburn - Broker
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