Straight from The Horse’s Mouth
Laura St. John
      Last week-end my family had a reunion. We met cousins for the first time, saw aunts and uncles who are well seasoned now, and enjoyed little ones who represent our future. My mother's side of the family is originally Clan Craig from Lanarkshire, Scotland. Our history is interesting, and a few characters are colorful. Some of us are proud of the "rebels" in our lineage, and some fear there may be more skeletons in our closet. There was one big surprise, but I'll save that for the end of this column.
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Leon County Cooks: more canning
By Sherry Matney
     All you need to can is a large pot and a little time. Be sure the air conditioner is working. Sherry’s Shots
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Leon County Sheriff’s Report
by Chief Investigator Victor Smith for Leon County Sheriff Jerry Wakefield
      6-16-09 Jack Tomlinson responded to Buffalo for the report of loose livestock. Jack Tomlinson responded to Leona for the report of criminal mischief. Jack Tomlinson responded to Jewett for the report of suspicious activity. Bart Dorman responded to CR 490 for the report of animal abuse. Chris Nash responded to CR 112 for the report of an unwanted person. Reashelle Chatham responded to Centerville for the report of criminal mischief. Chris Nash responded to Centerville for the report of a prowler.
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Freestone County Sheriff’s Report
by Sheriff Ralph Billings
      Carter Street call advises of female trying to hurt mother with a knife, FPD to same. Strange noises on Brazos, Lady home alone, fears break-in, WPD Ladusau to same. Deputy Elom and DPS Adams to roll-over, Mile 192. Doctor Chopper activated, carried to Waco, one pronounced dead at Hillcrest Hospital. Well spewing loud, increasing, giving off black smoke, ground reported rumbling, FM-489 at FCR-681.
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