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AROUND TOWN
While the Jarrell Community Library continues to grow a local following, it has already caught the eye of the Marine Corps League. Last month, Williamson County Detachment 1022 selected our local media center as a stop for its traveling exhibit, "Always Faithful."
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The exhibit is on display now and is scheduled to visit several locations in and around Williamson County. The array consists of dog tags and photos of service members and veterans, regardless of their hometowns and is also sponsored, in part, by HEB's Operation Appreciation.
The primary goal is to honor men and women who have answered the call to serve in our nation’s armed forces, and was intentionally designed to grow as new Veteran names are added. It is also an opportunity to fund programs and services of Detachment 1022, which support veterans, military families, youth and community programs.
BE A PART OF IT
All veterans are invited to participate. For a small donation, individuals or families can add a service member to the display while it is on tour.
Each $20 donation includes the purchase of a personalized replica dog tag with chain, and laminated photo, which will be added to the exhibit. Donors will also receive a duplicate dog tag as a memento of the exhibit and tour. $5 of the donation also goes to the organization or venue hosting the exhibit. Scan the code above to share the story of a person who 'answered the call'.
JARRELL CELEBRATES
Not only was the library honored to host the exhibit, they also enthusiastically agreed to celebrate World War II Veteran Richard Yarling on his 100th birthday to bring some well-deserved awareness to both events. Not only did Mr. Yarling have full-scale family celebration at the library, Robin Barfield presented him with his very own library card as a permanent welcome to the library.
As well, library volunteer Patrick Wear made sure the exhibit and library were duly recognized. Patrick
Below: Texas Representative Col. (Ret)Terry Wilson with Mr. Yarling (seated) and U.S. Congressman John Carter. Right: Robin Barfield presents Mr. Yarling with his official library card.
spoke to elected officials about the exhibit and local centenarian and, when Mr. Yarling showed up on October 18 with his family in tow, he was greeted by representatives from the Governor's office, U.S. Senators, State Reps, County Commissioners, and Mayors.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn and Commissioner Valerie Covey sent representatives to read letters of recognition. Afterward, Jarrell Alderman Jeff Seidel shared well wishes and led everyone singing Happy Birthday.
In person, Congressman John Carter presented Mr. Yarling with a flag flown over the United States Capitol in his honor, as well as a Congressional Record about Richard and his life, which will be added to the Library of Congress. State Rep. Terry Wilson presented a Texas flag that was flown over the Texas Capital in his honor and shared that a Proclamation in real time will be read on the House floor.
Many happy returns, Sir!
SEMPER FORTIS
On December 7,1941, Richard was a junior at Indiana University. As a student, he was permitted to join the Navy’s V-7 program, which allowed him to finish college via an accelerated curriculum. In April 1943, after completing the requirements, he was assigned to the Navy’s Midshipmen’s School at Columbia University in New York City.
After graduation, Richard reported to the U.S.S. Chauncey as Assistant Navigator. When he arrived at Pearl Harbor in September of that year, he trained officers in combat air patrol and was awarded, with the entire crew, seven battle stars.
After the war, the ship returned to San Pedro, California and Richard was released to return to Indiana. He remained in the Naval Reserve until he completed his 20 years of service.
100 BIRTHDAYS
Like many good men who achieve such a milestone, given the choice to do it all over again, this family man says he would simply like to spare his wife, Helen, from her suffering from cancer. "My best memories are those when she was in remission and we traveled the world, particularly sailing in the Caribbean." As well, his mantra for a successful life is, "Everything in moderation, and to thine own self be true."
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Meet Precinct 3 Constable Matt Lindemann
Taking the oath at Commissioners' Court Oct. 5 with (L-R) Claire, M'Lissa, Clark, granddaughter Lucy, and Hannah Lindemann.
courtesy Matt Lindemann
Matt Lindemann has worn several badges in his 36 years in Williamson County law enforcement, but none so humbly as Precinct 3 Constable. Having been unanimously appointed to fill the vacancy left by the sudden death of Kevin Stofle, the new Constable says, "I am proud to wear this badge and excited to work with the Precinct 3 staff, Judge McLean, Commissioners, and the people of Williamson County. Kevin was my friend and it was a difficult way to come into the job, but when the Stofle family asked me to continue his legacy, I was honored to have their confidence. Hal appreciated that I stepped up in a time when law enforcement is under such scrutiny. I know there will be those who are critical, but I will do my best and I won't pretend to be something I'm not."
A LAWMAN'S LAWMAN
Our new Constable began his career, right out of the Academy, as a corrections officer for Williamson County. He says working in a jail was a great experience because handling inmates was an education on trying to keep people happy without giving them what they want. "It all comes down to treating them like human beings."
While at the jail, he met a Texas Ranger who was bringing Henry Lee Lucas to the jail, and the experience planted the seeds of wanting to be a Ranger himself. "My experience as a young Deputy Sheriff was invaluable. I was exposed to significant criminal activity, investigations, and natural disasters. I also learned the importance of working well with other agencies and officials in the county. It prepared me for a career in the Department of Public Safety."
In 1990, Trooper Lindemann graduated 7th in a class of 100 and worked as a Trooper in Cedar Park and Georgetown. He also served on the Special Weapons and Tactics team; and handled high-risk search and arrest warrants, hostage situations, and public protests. While in Georgetown, he also served as a volunteer firefighter.
He was promoted to Sergeant in the Ranger Division in 1997 and was assigned to Northeast Texas, but quickly returned to Austin by request. He worked many criminal investigations, including a few high-profile bank robberies, kidnappings, and prison escapes. Ranger Lindemann was also assigned to Governor George Bush and Rick Perry's Protective Details during their campaigns for President. He recalls, "Those assignments provided an exciting but unconventional experience in law enforcement. Everyone on the rope lines wanted to shake the Governors' hand or get a photograph, so I learned to be tolerant and diplomatic in the course of my security duties."
In later years, he trained in forensic investigation and studied at the National Forensics Academy "body farm"; was an instructor in Digital Police Photography, a primary Ranger firearms instructor, and precision rifleman for six years, providing support to the S.W.A.T. team. Most of his career assignments involved great collaboration and partnership with law enforcement officers and agencies across the country.
Constable Matt Lindemann at home in his new office at JP3 in Georgetown.
EVEN MARINES HAVE HEROES, AND THEY ARE TEXAS RANGERS.
~WILL WARD, ASST. DISTRICT ATTY
While he insists that his success is always attributable to working with local law enforcement, the FBI, and others, at least one Williamson County rancher has high praise for his work. Cattleman and business owner Jim Schwertner says, "Cattle rustling is still a serious offense in Texas and it doesn't always involve taking cows through a fence. Matt Lindemann was responsible for the extradition of a man who wrote me a very large, fraudulent check for a lot of my cattle. He was also part of a task force that arrested the man who robbed one of my banks, and he personally returned the cash to me. I have always known him to be as honorable and reliable."
Mr. Lindemann says then, as now, "On a major investigation, you have to get everyone going in the same direction. There can be no egos and we all have one goal. As Constable, I have 11 great officers working here with me; I have never liked the for me."
Prior to his appointment, Constable Lindemann's most recent position was as sergeant investigator with the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. He says, "It was very educational. As law enforcement, I was only in the courtroom long enough to give my own testimony. In the D.A.'s office, I was able to see trials from start to finish and it was very satisfying to work with victims; helping them navigate the legal experience and provide support to the prosecutors. I worked to make everything as simple as possible and put people at ease."
CONSTABLE'S OFFICE
Constable Lindemann says, while he wasn't ready to go into politics, he is eager to carry on in his new role. "Part of my goal is to assure the people who work here that Kevin and I were very like-minded and I am not going to change a bunch of things. He chose these officers and staff and I've known five of them for more than 20 years. I want everyone to know that things will be okay, and I want them to know I am a hands-off person as long as everyone is performing. I have faith in these people and that they will guide me through the process; if I am doing something wrong, I want them to tell me."
As a public-facing official, and as a former Ranger, he is used to engaging with citizens and is looking forward to meeting people in person. "People used to see the Ranger badge and stare. I would walk over and strike up a conversation to put them at ease. As Constable, I will do the same; I want to get to know individuals in a positive circumstance as often as possible."
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