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Cyndi Poulton and Curt Gabrysch took the win in the Nov. 4 election. Poulton, who was appointed Pct. 2 JP by the commissioners court after Dwayne Taylor resigned earlier this year, handily won the race with 1,217 votes. Her challenger, Joe Girndt, received 274 votes. Gabrysch, who has been a deputy with the sheriff's office for more than 20 years, also won his race by a large margin over challenger Joel Hunt with 1,383 votes to Hunt's 38 votes. More details on local results will be in the Nov. 12 edition of the newspaper.

Early voting results are in and Cyndi Poulton and Curt Gabrysch both have strong leads over their opponents. Poulton, vying with Joe Girndt for the Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace position, took 297 votes to 59 for Girndt. 

In the Pct. 2 Constable race, Curt Gabrysch took 332 of the 344 votes cast. The remaining votes went to write-in candidate Joel Hunt.

Complete results will be posted after all the polls totals have been compiled and released by the county clerk's office.

The 2014 Jackson County Relay for Life was another huge success, according to Jeri Garza, event chairman.  “We had a great turn out of people with lots of spirit,” Garza said. This year’s Relay volunteers raised $79,717 during the all night event. The Relay was held at Edna Cowboy Stadium on Oct. 25. Taking first place prize for their campsite was the Ganado Indians, while Edna Elementary came in second. The first place prize for talent was the Edna High School cheerleaders. Edna Elementary came in second. The Survivor Team and Troylene Jetton raised the most money. 

Children and adults alike enjoy the Pumpkin Patch out by the First United Methodist Church found on Main Street. Pumpkins of all sizes, as well as gourds, have been available to purchase. From left are Gavin Nwokobia and Kathryn Miller.

Rev. Michael Lyons of Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado joined with the Knights of Columbus Council 3204 to bless the cross the organization erected along Hwy. 59 in Edna. The cross can be seen driving north on Hwy. 59 before the first Edna exit.

Vendors are needed for the Shop at Home sponsored by the Edna Merchants and friends on Dec. 6. No booth fee! A copy of the Tax ID is required. Food vendors are needed too, non-profits and organizations are also encouraged to participate. Contact Chris at the newspaper 782-3547 for more information or for a vendor form. Spread the word!!

    Assumption Catholic Church will hold its annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 24 in the church parking lot.
   

   The Ganado Farmers and Handmade Market will be held in downtown Ganado on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
   

   Ganado will hold a Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 3:30 p.m. at the lawn of St. James Lutheran Church. The event is co-hosted by the First United Methodist Church, and the community is welcome to being their pets to be blessed.

    There are some big plans going on for Edna and Ganado. Merchants groups in both towns have been busy planning some great activities for December.
    The Edna Merchants are planning its Annual Christmas Shop at Home with a kick-off shopping event on Thursday, Nov. 13. Many stores will stay open until 7 p.m. that evening and continue the later hours on Thursday throughout the Christmas shopping season. We want you to start your holiday shopping at home, and now the merchants are doing what they can to make it easier to do just that. Participating merchants will have in store specials for that evening only, so be sure to check them out and scoop up a great deal!