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Bulldogs Pull Away From Roscoe To Overcome Halftime Deficit

BY JENNIFER CRAIG The Stamford Bulldogs used last second heroics as the first half ended to kick start a second half surge against the Roscoe Plowboys Friday night in rainy Roscoe. Despite not making it as an area TV Play of the Week, the last play of the first half was worth the price of admission and propelled the Bulldogs to a 33 point second half while Bulldog defenders held the Plowboys to just eight in the final 24 minutes.

The play in question was a Hail Mary put up by Peyton Bevel as time was expiring. The ball sailed toward Zach Duran in the far back of the end zone. Duran jumped up and tipped the ball back into the end zone without letting his feet touch out of bounds. Tre Mitchell was there to catch the tip and the touchdown for the Bulldogs.

BY HOLLY BEARDEN As I’m sure most of you have noticed if you’ve been to a Bulldog pep rally, each week towards the end of the pep rally the cheerleaders line up on the sideline of the basketball court.

After the traditional Victory yell, the girl in the far left corner pauses and kicks over a megaphone, then the crowd goes wild!

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SEE MEGAPHONE, PG 8

Two Polling Locations Combined in Anson

BY KAY SPEARS The regularly scheduled second Monday Jones County Commissioners Court was held on September 10, 2018. In attendance were Judge Dale Spurgin, County Commissioners James Clawson, Steve Lefevre, Ross Davis, Joe Whitehorn and County Clerk Lee Ann Jennings.

The Court approved the minutes of the last regular meeting held on Monday, August 27, 2018. Judge Spurgin stated the first item on the agenda was ongoing, that

being the Disaster Declaration and all items related regarding FEMA, TDA and TDEM forms and requirements. A desk review on the first TDA disaster is scheduled in Austin, TX for Tuesday, September 11th and Judge Spurgin will be in attendance.

Regarding FEMA Disaster #4269, another extension will be requested. The last extension expires in October, 2018 and work remains to be completed.

Next on the agenda concerned the EFORCE licensing agreement. The initial payment was approved by the Commis-

sioners prior to this meeting. The actual licensing agreement was approved.

The next item was to discuss and take action on Memorandum of Understanding for Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral Program with Abilene Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Inc. There has been an ongoing contract for ARCADA to accept referrals from the Jones County probation department and anyone else seeking related counseling. The renewal of the contract at no cost to Jones County was approved.

To discuss and take action on the County Child Welfare Services Non-Financial Agreement was next. The new agreement will cover October 1, 2018 – September 30, 2025. Comparing the last agreement, signed in 2008, Judge Spurgin stated the current agreement was basically the same.

One exception was removing the requirement of inspecting housing or a facility that holds children. There are stipulations where the County can fund areas at the County’s discretion.

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FUNDRAISER: Denise Dennis is still collecting aluminum cans for recycling to raise money to donate to West Texas Rehab Center. You can drop them off at her house on the corner of Reynolds & Vassar. You can also drop off cans or monetary donations for her here at the Stamford American or mail checks made out to Stamford American, P O BOX 870, Stamford, TX and note on the check it is for Denise Dennis.

CHURCH SERVICE: The Avoca United Methodist Church would like to invite everyone to Sunday Service at 9:45 am at the slab in Lueders.

WANTED: Stamford Speech and Debate is looking for volunteer judges for the TFA on September 29th.

More information contact Craig Gilbert at cgilbert@ stamfordisd.net FUNDRAISER: A medical fund has been set up for Denis at the First Bank of Texas.

Deposits can be made at either First Bank location.

Please specify “Denis Olson - Medical Fund”. All proceeds will go towards helping the family with medical expenses. Stamford Branch, 325-773-2122, 1610 Columbia, Stamford, TX 79553, Abilene Branch, 325674-1885, 1849 South 1st, Abilene, TX 79605

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5K: The Haskell Lions Club is sponsoring the Warpath 5K, a fun run and walk. The Warpath will be September 15th, starting at 8 AM. The first 100 entries will receive a Warpath 5K t-shirt. To request registration forms, contact haskelljazzfan@ yahoo.com or any Lions Club members. All funds raised

will be used to benefit local organizations and Lions Club International

SEPT 16TH

FUNDRAISER: Lunch and Silent Auction Benefiting Denis Olson, Sunday, September 16, 2018, 11:00a to 2:00p, TCR Bunkhouse, Stamford, Texas. BBQ plates served starting at 11a. (Plate cost is by donation.) Silent auction ends at 2p.

SEPT 18TH

FAMILY NIGHT: The Cowboy Country Museum would like to invite everyone to join us for Family Night, Tuesday, September 18th, from 5:30-6:30. This month’s theme is Homecoming.

We will present our new Stamford School Exhibit and list all the schools that have consolidated with Stamford ISD through the years. This is also the 50th Anniversary of desegregation of schools.

Come by and see how we have come “together” to create the community we have today. As always it is free of charge. (Please note, that all children must be accompanied by an adult.) If you have any questions, call us at 773-2500.

FUNDRAISER: The Haskell County branch of the Noah Project will be hosting our annual fundraiser Taste of Country, Tuesday, Sept.

18, Haskell Civic Center, 4:30-7:00. $15 ticket price includes samples of area restaurants and a silent auction. For more ticket information, call 940-8642551.

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JONES COUNTY FAIR: Join us Thursday – Saturday for the many activities at the Lawrence Hall Activity

Center and across the street at the livestock buildings.

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BBQ COOK-OFF: Jones County Fair First Annual BBQ Cook-Off Sept. 21-22 located at the Jones County Fairgrounds, 802 23rd St, Anson, Texas. No hookups,

self contained. **LSBS Sanctioned. Entries: Brisket, Pork Spareribs, Chicken-$100.

Jackpot Beans & Open Chef’s Choice-$15 (Winner takes all). For more information, contact the Jones County Extension Office at 325823-2432 or email: jones@ ag.tamu.edu

BIRTHDAYS Sept 19 - Kim Bearden, Dorothy Vermillion Sept 20 - Devon Mitchell Sept 21 - Barbara Terrell, Kennalea Clifton Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-773-5550 and let us know!

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Legion Officers Sworn In On the evening of September 8th, 2018, the American Legion Post 661 and Ladies Auxiliary Unit 661 had their Installation of Officers Ceremony and dinner. Members and their families gathered to eat and watch the ceremony of the newly elected officers being sworn into their positions for the 2018-19 year. The Masters of ceremony/guests were Ron and Wanda Pietzsch from Weatherford Post and Unit 163. Ron Pietzsch is a former 4th Division Commander and Wanda is a former 17th District President. They each swore in the Unit and Post officers.

Another speaker of the evening was the young lady that the Unit had sent to Girl’s State in June this past summer.

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OBITUARIES

Doris Marie Clemmer Prewit

Aubry Trumbo from Hawley took this opportunity to report her time and experience at Girls State.

The 2018-19 officers for the Post 661 are John Doerschuk - Post Commander, Chuck

Prewit- Vice Commander, David Olson- Sec./Treasure, Joe Trumbo- Chaplain, Leslie Crawford- Sgt.of Arms. For the Unit officers, Joyce Olson- Pres., Ada Wills-Zilio- Vice Pres., Lois Doerschuk- Sec., Margarie

Thomas- Treasurer, Letitia SmithChaplain, Aubry Trumbo - Sgt. of Arms.

COURT: Continued From Page 1 The Child Welfare Board works with Child Protective Services (CPS). It was approved to sign the new agreement.

The subject of the next item was the Sunset Commission recommendation to close all rural Drivers License Offices in the State of Texas. Judge Spurgin reported that the conclusion of the Sunset Commission was to remove the recommendation before the next Texas Legislation begins. Noted was a study to be done in the next couple of years concerning transferring the Drivers License Office from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The concern would then be putting the Drivers License Office in the Tax Assessors Office and require counties to perform that function. Jones County will continue to monitor this situation.

The Deputation of Deputy County Clerk Whitney Ortega was approved.

The Deputation of Deputy Sheriff Randy Ford was approved. Randy Ford is taking Mike Middleton’s position with Courthouse Security. Mike Middleton went into the DA’s office as investigator when Jack Thompson

became the Chief of Police in Anson.

The Deputations of Deputy Tax Assessor/Collector Britney Guernsey, Holly Bearden, and Kay Spears were approved. Britney Guernsey took Whiney Ortega’s place in the office.

Holly Bearden and Kay Spears work in the remote offices in other communities.

Next on the agenda was to discuss and take action on Combining Polling Location Bethsaida Baptist Church Voting Precinct 203 with Anson Church of Christ Voting Precinct 402.

LeeAnn Jennings reported that it was complicated to find adequate election workers for three polling locations in the City of Anson. Because of the number of voters using Bethsaida Baptist Church, the Secretary of State said it could be combined with another location. It is .4 miles between Bethsaida Baptist Church and Anson Church of Christ. There are no willful contested races on the ballot.

Combining the polling locations was approved.

Updating the Memorandum of Understanding with AgriLife Exten-

sion Service for the County to provide internet access was approved.

The Commissioners approved Draw #11 for the Hawley Water Supply Corporation TDA Grant.

The next two items on the agenda were the ongoing subjects of the Anson Solar Center Tax Abatement and the Anson Solar Center Road Use and Maintenance and Crossing Agreement. Judge Spurgin reported not hearing from Coronal Energy regarding the project. No action was needed at this time.

The next item was the Treasurer’s Report. There was no presentation at this time.

It was approved to Amend Budget and Approve Line Item Transfers.

It was approved to Pay Bills.

At the next regular meeting, Monday, September 24th, the budget is to be adopted, there will be a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2019 Budget and voting by the Commissioners on the proposed 2018 Tax Rates.

There were no discussion items by members of the public and the meeting was adjourned.

Doris Marie Clemmer Prewit was born November 1, 1929, in Callahan County, Texas. She was one of four children born to William Bert Clemmer and Ethel (Gooch) Clemmer.

Doris met her Savior Wednesday morning September 5, 2018 inquiring about books and students in heaven, so she might continue her love for teaching.

Doris graduated in 1947 from Abilene High School and continued her education at Hardin Simmons completing her bachelor’s degree in education, earned her master’s degree and principal’s certificate. For Doris teaching was never a job, but a fulfilling joy, especially teaching children to read. During her 40-year career she taught in Abilene, Stamford, Avoca and Hamlin ISD’s.

Through mutual friends from Abilene and Hamlin Doris met her future husband Horace Lee Prewit better known as “H.L. or Grover”. Doris and Grover were married on September 26, 1953 at the First Baptist Church in Abilene. This union was blessed with a beautiful daughter, Michelle. The Prewit family established their home in Stamford in 1956 where they resided until a few years ago when they relocated to Abilene.

Doris was active in numerous professional and civic organizations including Texas State Teachers Association, Texas Classroom Teachers Association, Pierian Club, Music Club, Garden Club, Preservation League, TCR Coffee hostess and was a Cowgirl for Hardin Simmons. Doris had a giving heart and enjoyed opening her home to host wedding and baby showers, even hosting a wedding once. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church in Stamford where she served on numerous committees including co-chairman of the 100th year celebration. Above all Doris loved and cared for her family.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Horace Lee Prewit, her parents, 2 sisters, Rosa Pearl Clemmer and Betsy Clemmer Ross.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Dan Cranor and granddaughter Kacee Cranor all of Abilene, TX; 1 brother Bill Clemmer and his wife Betty of Abilene, TX; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation was at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the First Baptist Church (214 N. Swenson) in Stamford followed by 11 a.m. Funeral Services officiated by Rev. T.C. Melton. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

On-line condolences and memories may be shared at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com.

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Eula Cross Country Meet 7th grade-3rd place team out of 11 teams: 14th-Lainee Lefevre, 15th- Emily Muehlstein, 29th-Hannah Shipp, 31st- Chambree Lefevre, 35th- Deavine Hoadley, 39thKendall Edwards. 115 runners in 7th grade division 8th grade-3rd place team out of 16 teams: 19th- Laylonna Applin, 21st- Kayla Cantu, 23rd- Emily Patterson, 27th- Jameson Bell, 29th- Alissa Aguilar, 31st- Madison Profit, 42nd-Brylee Strand. 125 runners in 8th grade division JV-1st place team: 2nd- Adreana Ortiz, 3rd-Thalia Ponce, 8th-Anna Beltran, 11th-Katilyn McClintock, 23rdMystikal Medina. 48 runners in JV division Varsity-2nd place team out of 17 teams: 4th-Laramie Terrell, 7th- Chloe Hall, 29th-Kristian Cantu, 39th-Shandlee Mueller, 47th-Brittney Macias, 48th-Carli Lefevre, 49th-Candace Clayton. 140 runners in Varsity division

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BULLDOGS: Continued from Page 1 A try for two points failed but the Dogs went into halftime trailing by only one point 21-20 instead of seven.

Fortunately the Plowboys have an artificial turf field but water still pooled in places. The first quarter looked like it might be a low scoring game with each team mounting just one touchdown drive.

The Bulldogs got on the scoreboard first when Tre Mitchell ran the ball in for a nine yard touchdown. R.J. Smith added the extra point to give the Dogs a 7-0 lead with 9:40 showing on the clock.

The Plowboys evened the score on a 12-play, 80 yard drive with help from a couple of Bulldog penalties.

Nick Limones got the touchdown for Roscoe with a one yard plunge. Jose Ortega added the tying point with 2:49 left in the first quarter.

Limones would finish the night as the leading rusher of the game with 146 yards and three touchdowns.

The Bulldogs came right back with an eleven play drive that ate up the rest of the first stanza. The Dogs overcame some adversity in the drive with conversions of three third downs. The first conversion came on a Bevel to Smith pass good for ten yards. The second was a 26 yard gain by Bevel as he scrambled away from defenders. The final third down conversion of the drive came on a pass from Bevel to Duran that covered 30 yards on the first play of the second quarter.

Stamford had a short lived 14-7 lead with 11:54 on

the clock. The passing TD was one of six Bevel would throw on the night.

Roscoe wasted no time responding to the Bulldog score. It took just three plays (and three penalties) and forty seconds for Limones to tie the game at 14 all.

Each team moved the ball on its next possession but neither team could find the end zone.

The Plowboys took over at their own 43 following a Stamford punt. A running play out of an odd formation was good for 19 yards into Stamford territory. The drive ended in the Bulldog end zone when sophomore quarterback Barrett Beal found Junior Martinez for a 14 yard touchdown. Ortega gave Roscoe a 21-14 lead with just 1:22 showing on the clock.

Back came the Bulldogs.

A 17 yard pass to Trace Edwards left the Dogs facing third down at their own 40. An incompletion pushed that to fourth down.

D’Marcus Barber converted with a nine yard carry. Bevel added another nine yards on the next play and then had a 16 yard completion to set up Duran’s heroics with just six seconds left on the clock as the tip play started.

The Bulldogs received the second half kickoff and started at their own 48 thanks to a nice return

by Smith. Bevel moved the ball into Roscoe territory with a five yard run to open the drive. A pass to Smith converted a first down to the Plowboy 38. Runs by Mitchell and Bevel left the Dogs facing third and one;

Barber hit the middle and earned a new first down at the Roscoe 24. Bevel found Duran for a 24 yard touchdown on the next play. The try for two failed but the Dogs had a 26-21 lead.

The Plowboys came right back with the strong runs of Limones and passes from Beal to receivers Ortega and Martinez. Limones put Roscoe back on top with a one yard plunge after being stopped just short. Beal kept for a two point conversion and a 29-26 Roscoe lead. At this point it looked like the second half might be the same back and forth that the first half had been.

The Bulldogs took over at their own 35 after the ensuing kickoff went out of bounds. On first down Bevel found Smith at midfield and the fleet receiver managed to stay in bounds to the Roscoe 36 for a 29 yard gain. Smith lowered his shoulder to move the ball to the 25 with his next reception. Mitchell broke tackles and wasn’t brought down until he was inside the ten yard line to set up a first and goal. Bevel spun his way free and went the final nine yards for the Stamford touchdown on the next play. Smith added the PAT and the Dogs were ahead for good.

The next drives sealed the win for the Bulldogs.

Beal was swarmed on the first play after Bevel’s touchdown as Bulldog defenders broke through.

Shavaris Cooper stripped the ball free and Barber recovered for the Dogs at the Roscoe eleven. On the first Bulldog play Trace Edwards and Bevel connected for a touchdown to push the Stamford lead to 39-29.

The Plowboys were able to move out to midfield on runs by Limones and a screen pass to Brandon Lavalais. Beal tried to pass again but Smith was there to intercept and return the pick back to the Roscoe 29.

Runs by Mitchell left the Dogs facing third and one.

Limones hit Smith for a loss

on third down. Bevel kept the ball in his hands on fourth down and converted with a twelve yard carry.

Cooper covered the final 15 yards with two touches.

Mitchell ran for the two point conversion to push the Bulldog lead to 47-29 with just 0:35 left in the third quarter.

The two teams ate up two thirds of the fourth quarter with drives that ate the clock but ended in exchanges of punts.

Roscoe’s final punt gave the Bulldogs the ball at the Stamford 41 with 4:30 left in the game. Bevel moved the ball into Plowboy territory with a twelve yard keeper. Mitchell got the next three carries, including another big play/ touchdown to be called back for an infraction. The holding penalty that wiped out Mitchell’s score moved the football back to the 40.

Bevel found Edwards on the next play to end the scoring for the night.

The Bulldogs will finally get to show off their talents before a home crowd when they host the Anson Tigers Friday night in Bill Anderson Stadium. On paper the game might not seem as close as the outcome likely will be. The 0-2 Tigers have been outscored 100-42 in their two losses while the Bulldogs have a 105-42 point spread over their opponents. But, as anyone who has spent any length of time in Jones County knows, when these two longtime rivals meet, you can throw out the records and get ready for some hard hitting, exciting football action with the outcome often not decided until the final seconds. Game time is 7:30 with no rain in the forecast.

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Jewellee Kuenstler While preparing for our Homecoming Exhibit that will open on the 18th of this month, we have been busy researching different schools. Luci just finished compiling research on the Booker T. Washington school based on articles found in local newspapers.

Next, she is researching Bomar Heights school.

I have been researching rural schools. Surprisingly, I could not find a definite list of all the rural schools that either fully or partially consolidated with Stamford when they closed. But I did find out that there were 100 Jones County schools in the early 1920s. (Yes, you read that right, 100!!!)

Jones County was essentially an agricultural area, with a farmer and his family living on every 160-acre plot of arable farmland.

This meant that a lot more people lived in the rural area than today. Because of this high rural population, and the fact that roads and transportation were not very good at the time (meaning it was pretty much walking everywhere), a school was erected about every 5 miles in any direction. You could say within walking distance. As roads became better maintained, cars became more of a staple of everyday life, and the bus route was organized, these rural schools closed and their students went to larger schools in nearby towns or cities.

Working with a friend of the Museum, (a wonderful, very knowledgeable friend, and I thank God for her weekly), we came up with about twelve rural schools that we thought consolidated with Stamford. They include New Light District, Tuxedo, New Hope, Corinth, Sunnyside, Pleasant Valley, Plainview, Swenson, Wise Chapel, Delk, Carlton, and Liberty Hill. (If we missed any, please call and let me know.) I thought that for the next three weeks, I would highlight four of these rural schools. Enjoy!

(Don’t worry, you won’t be tested over this information.) The following information came from The Chaparral, published in 1927.

New Light District “The area of the district is nine square miles. The building is located seven miles northeast of Anson…

New Light, formerly named Frog Hollow school, at first was a one-room structure used for a school house and a church. It was called Frog Hollow because it was located near a creek locally known as Frog Hollow Creek. The first teacher was Miss Frankie Boles. Twentyfive years after the first building was erected it was remodeled and renamed because as teachers began to attend County Teacher Institutes they felt a slight hesitancy in saying, ‘I teach at Frog Hollow.’ This district has land suited to the growth of cotton and grain.

The average yield of cotton per acre in 1926 was onethird of a bale.” -by Opal Bird and Thelma Morris Tuxedo District “The area of the district is 17 square miles…Tuxedo is located 14 miles north of Anson, 10 miles west of Stamford, and 11 miles east of Hamlin on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway.

In 1905 a small one-room school building was erected about half mile south of the present school site.

Miss Polly McDougle was the first teacher. She taught five months at $50.00 per month. About this time Tuxedo was known as Bonita, but the school was called Fairview. When the railroad came to Tuxedo about 1908 and a Post Office was established it was found that there was another Bonita in Texas and as the two were often confused the railroad officials changed the name to Tuxedo. In 1909 a two-story brick building was erected on the present site. The upper story being used for an auditorium. In 1923 this building was torn down

and the present one-story three-room brick building erected.” -by Pauline Hudnall New Hope District “Area of the district [is] sixteen square miles. The building is located thirteen miles northeast of Anson and four miles south of Stamford. The teachers are Mr. E.L. Hinson, Misses Edith Ramsey, Autie McCuistian and Thelma Thorp.

The first school building was a small box house built and paid for by public subscription at a cost of about $200.00. [The first school] had a three month term with an enrollment of some 10 pupils. The first school building was used for all public meetings until destroyed by fire of unknown origin in 1889. The location was then moved one mile east…and a frame building 20x30 feet was erected by public subscription. This building was being used for church and all public gatherings until 1895, when a Baptist Church wanted to erect a new building, so the school was moved. In 1908, the school building was sold and a new building erected. Spring Creek District discontinued in 1912, and its students consolidated with New Hope District.”

-by W.F. Bean Corinth “The area of this district is 12 square miles. The building is located eight miles northeast of Anson and eight miles southwest of Stamford. The present term [in 1927] shows an enrollment of 90 pupils.

The teachers are Miss Olga Caffey and Mrs. E.A. Williams. In 1900 people living half way between Anson and Stamford realized the need of a local school. The first school was taught in 1901 by Miss Blanche Turkencoff. In 1917 by bond issue a new modern two room building was erected and equipped to meet state aid requirements. In Dec. 1923 the school won an automobile in a contest offered by

Tuxedo School 1927

Corinth School 1940-41 Anson merchants. This was sold and $300 put into an annex used for domestic science work. The school building has been used as a community center since the school was established.”

-author unknown The full exhibit opens on September 18th! Come by and see it!

I wanted to thank the Oliver PTO for their generous donation. This money will pay for supplies and refreshments that we supply when Oliver students come to the Museum on a field trip. It is through donations that we can continue our educational programming for families and students.

Family Night will be on Tuesday, September 18th, 5:30-6:30. This month’s theme is Homecoming. We will present our new Stamford School/Homecoming Exhibit with a list of all the schools that have consolidated with Stamford ISD through the years. This is also the 52nd Anniversary of desegregation of public schools (yes, we are about 2 years late, sorry).

As we put together this exhibit we find we are sadly lacking in some areas. We need information, pictures, or memories of the Bomar Heights School and the Booker T. Washington School. So, if you have

any information we would love to hear about it.

If you have family or friends that are coming in for Homecoming, please tell them about our new exhibit and tell them to come by.

There will be a place for a photo op, where you and your former classmates can take “cheesy” homecoming pictures. Please spread the word.

As always, we love for you to stop by, either to volunteer, or just to visit.

If you have visitors from out of town, bring them by!

Our email is cowboycountrymuseum@yahoo.com or you can call us at 325/7732500.

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SCORE BY QUARTERS Stamford 7 13 27 6--53 Roscoe 7 14 8 0--29 SCORING SUMMARY S – Tre Mitchell 8 run (R.J. Smith kick) 9:40 R – Nick Limones 1 run (Jose Ortega kick) 3:49 Second Quarter S – Zach Duran 30 pass from Peyton Bevel (Smith kick) 11:54 R – Limones 4 run (Ortega kick) 11:14 R – Junior Martinez 14 pass from Barret Beal (Ortega kick) 1:22 S – Tre Mitchell 27 pass from Bevel (run failed) 0:00 Third Quarter S – Duran 24 pass from Bevel (pass failed) 9:30 R ¬– Limones 1 run (Beal run) 6:11 S – Bevel 9 run (Smith kick) 5:15 S – Trace Edwards 11 pass from Bevel (kick failed) 4:48 S ¬– Shavaris Cooper 6 pass from Bevel (Mitchell run) 0:35 Fourth Quarter S – Edwards 42 pass from Bevel (kick failed) 2:44

Monday Jelly Crescent Roll, Breakfast Sausage Pizza, Sausage Sandwich, Assorted Cereals & String Cheese Beef Nachos, Hamburger/ Cheeseburger, PB&J Sandwich Tuesday Blueberry Muffin, Pancake-ona-Stick, Assorted Cereals & String Cheese Chicken Parmesan w/Spaghetti & Marinara, Chicken Sandwich, PB&J Sandwich Wednesday Cheddar Omelet w/Hash brown & Toast, Mini Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Breakfast Round Chili & Cheese, Baked Potato w/Roll, Hot Dog, PB&J Sand-

Stamford Roscoe First Downs 27 22 Rushing Yds 46-196 39-124 Passing Yds 276 175 Total Offense 472 299

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Comp-Att-Int 16-25-0 19-32-1 Punts 4-48 6-37 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-yds 9-73 7-60 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: Stamford: Tre Mitchell 14-75, TD; Peyton Bevel 16-72, TD; D’Marcus Barber 7-22; R.J. Smith 6-16; Shavaris Cooper 3-12. Roscoe: Nick Limones 32-146, 3 TDs; Junior Martinez 2-19; Jose Ortega 1-1; Barret Beal 2-1; Team 2-(-43).

Passing: Stamford: Peyton Bevel 16-24-1, 276 yds, 6 TDs; Tre Mitchell 0-1-0, 0 yds.

Roscoe: Barrett Beal 19-32-1, 175 yds, TD. Receiving: Stamford: Trace Edwards 3-73, 2 TDs; R.J. Smith

4-66; Zach Duran 2-54, 2 TDs; Kaleb Flick 2-33; Tre Mitchell 3-31, TD; Shavaris Cooper 2-19, TD. Roscoe: Jose Ortega 7-85; Junior Martinez 5-48; Brandon Lavalais 4-34: Nick Limones 2-5; Tristan Baker 1-3.

Last Week’s Games District 3-2A, Division I: Stamford 53, Roscoe 29; Post 29, Forsan 12; Hawley 69, Bangs 32; Iraan 35, Ozona 15; Winters 24, Eldorado 0. Others: Clyde 47, Merkel 19; Jim Ned48, Anson 30; Brady 42, Haskell 14; DeLeon 36, Tolar 23; Lubbock Monterey 28, Abilene Wylie 21. Six-Man: Lueders-Avoca 60, Abilene Christian 50.

This Week’s Games District 3-2A, DI: Anson at Stamford; Stanton at Forsan; Hawley at Hamlin; Ozona at Reagan County; Bangs at Winters. Others: Jim Ned at Merkel; Miles at Roscoe; Munday at Haskell; DeLeon at Dublin; Clyde at Comanche; Lubbock Monterey.

Six-Man: Lueders-Avoca.

DISTRICT 3-AA, DIV I STANDINGS Overall Stamford 2 0 105 42 Hawley 2 0 118 53 Winters 2 0 58 10 Forsan 0 2 26 53 Ozona 0 2 34 69

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TEACHER OF THE WEEK

MEGAPHONE: Continued From Page 1 You may have found yourself asking, why does she do that? Why is everyone cheering so loudly?

For years, the head cheerleader was the one who had the privilege of knocking the megaphone over. In 1972 only the seniors were the ones to knock it over, as it was a big honor. My Senior year in the Fall of 2010, we began rotating the girls so everyone got a chance to knock it over, and they still rotate every week.

With some help from a local Facebook page and people in the community, I think we now have a good idea of where the tradition first began. Many former cheerleaders commented on the Facebook post and were reminiscing when they had the honor of knocking the megaphone down. Quite a few people stated that they remembered the tradition in the 50’s, and it very well could have been. Perhaps it fizzled out and started again in 1964.

In the Fall of 1964, the Stamford Bulldogs were ready for their first game. They had not made a playoff appearance since 1959. Diane (Kitchen) who is the sister of Leigh Nauert, was the head cheerleader and after she set her megaphone down during the pep rally it spun and fell over.

“I was so embarrassed. It was the first pep rally of my senior year and I wanted it to go perfectly,” Diane said.

The Bulldogs went on to win that Friday night. The next week the pep rally went off without a hitch and the megaphone stayed upright, and the Bulldogs lost the game. The third game the megaphone fell again, and the Bulldogs won, but the fourth time it stayed upright and they lost.

After noticing the correlation between the upright megaphone and the Bulldog win, Diane and her fellow cheerleaders decided to continue to clumsily set the megaphone down and have it fall to the ground. That year the Stamford Bulldogs went on to become the BiDistrict champs.

To this day the cheerleaders at Stamford High School are still knocking that megaphone down. While the tradition may sound silly, it’s a lasting legacy that has been around for over 50 years and I hope it will continue for the Bulldogs of the future.

The Stamford American Teacher of the Week is...........

Mindy West!

Mindy grew up in Stamford, and has taught all of her 19 years at SHS. She teaches U.S. History, Government, Economics, Advanced Topics in Social Studies.

She enjoys; travel, sporting events, family time and reading.

In regards to her proudest moment as a teacher, Mindy says, “My proudest moments as a teacher aren’t necessarily limited to classroom time. I love the fun in teaching and

learning in class but I also love seeing my students and ex students apply what they learn outside of class. Seeing them grow into responsible, caring and productive adults is the best reward. (and tagging me with history facts on facebook is an added bonus).

My cheer family throughout

the years has been another monumental source of pride for me.

To watch these young people work so hard, overcome personal struggles yet cheer everyone else on or win at competition is an amazing testament to their character and resolve.”

Mrs. West believes the best thing about Stamford ISD is her students without a doubt.

“They are the best and teach me as much as I teach them.”

When asked what one of her goals is as a teacher, Mindy says, “To let my students know they are loved and capable of great things.

And that History is the best subject ever!”

Stamford High School is blessed to have such great teachers and they’re often not given the credit they deserve. If you see Mrs. West, be sure to congratulate her!

PRAISE THE LORD, WE GOT RAIN. We are so thankful for the wonderful moisture, it is truly a blessing. I did not get as much as some of the folks but that’s perfectly alright. The big rains some places had the football teams moving around, that’s O K they don’t have to do that very often.

A cloud of sadness covered our community a few days ago at the passing of a dear friend and neighbor, Jim Alexander.

Jim, 77, was born in Weinert. In 2001 he married Florence Erdman Peden of Old Glory and they made their home near Old Glory. Jim was a disc jockey and weatherman for KWFT in Wichita Falls before retiring. He was a fisherman, hunter and was a mason. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Haskell. Jimmy is survived by his wife Florence of Old Glory, son, Jimmy II and Kelly McCrummen of Holiday, daughter, Nicole Alexander of Austin, two grandchildren, step-daughter, Penny Stafford and husband, Charli and grandson, Tristan of Rogers, AR, a sister and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Services were held on Friday at Weinert Cemetery Chapel at 2 P M. Our deepest sympathy to Florence and the family.

Don’t forget the Hobby Club will be meeting at the Sagerton Community Center on Thursday, 9-20, at 2 P M. Our musical will be on Saturday, 9-22, at the Old Glory Community Center with the concession stand opening

at 5:30 P M and Hill. Shelly and the program Gerral took will begin at 6 Pide to Abilene P M. Come join for a blood us for a wontransfusion on derful evening Wednesday. of good food Pide is feeling and a great probetter now. gram, with lots Charles and of fellowship.

OLD GLORY NEWS Sue Day of Look forward Decatur spent to seeing each Sunday with

By Anita Dozier of you. her brother and The Board wife, Pide and of Directors want to express Mittie Dunham. our sincere Thanks for the nice Carm Letz drove to Abilene donation the Old Glory School on Thursday evening to spend Homecoming gave to the Old the night with Lacey New and Glory Community Center and Hazelee. to the Old Glory Community On Saturday evening Doug Flag Fund. This donation will and Debbie Vahlenkamp and be a great help for the Center Dale and Carm Letz joined and to buy Flags to fly over Keith and Lou Corzine of Stamour historical marker 24-7. The ford, Rita Stephen and Diane Center and Marker are a great Smith of Abilene at the home part of the Old Glory Comof Marvin and Brenda Vahlenmunity and we do appreciate kamp in Aspermont for games all donations to keep the two of cards. going.

Doug and Debbie VahlenThanks you dearly Old Glory kamp had lunch with Dale and School Homecoming CommitCarm Letz in Stamford on Suntee, we appreciate you very day following church services. much.

I was in Abilene on Friday, Pide and Mittie Dunham and while there I enjoyed havwere surprised on Sunday ing lunch with my children, when Mittie’s two nieces, DebMike and Maxelle Baldree, Rita bie Watson and Judy Johnson Stephens, Susan Kittley and and husband, Dan, drove their Marcie Tucker. motorcycles to spend the Justin and Barbara Waldon, day with the Dunhams. Mittie Brody and Hunter of Hawley stated the ladies lost their visited his dad, Gerral Waldon mother (Mitte’s sister) recently and Shelly Dunham on Sunday so they have adopted Mittie as afternoon. Gerral cooked on their second mom. the grill for them and Pide and Mittie was in Lubbock on Mittie joined them for dinner.

Wednesday for an appointment Spoke with Phyllis Letz and and while there she got to she said she has been in Physivisit with her grandson, Colton cal Therapy this week for her

shoulder and is doing much better.

By the way, today is Grandparents Day, and I hope all the Grandparents and Great Grandparents are having a wonderful day with all those precious grands.

All the Grandparents received a carnation at our church this morning and then we all enjoyed a delicious pot luck lunch following a great service. Great day at Faith Luthran Church in Sagerton.

Thought for the week: “Watch your thoughts , they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”

Happy Birthday wishes go to Jack Jones, Karen Martinez, Tyler Davis, Mitchell Mills, Dorothy Lundgren, Aedan Baitz, Sharla Allison, Dax Teichelman, Miles Ettredge, Scarlett Flowers, Wimberly Dozier, Kelly Lowack, Mel Swoyer, Lacey Williams, Landra Post, Cheryl Hertel, Cheryl Gibson, Kaegan Dorethy, Kraig Kupatt, Kenny Spitzer, Jason Lackey, Matthew Robbins, Amee Wolsch, Billie Kupatt, Leon Parker, Jason Briles, Eli Mae Lehrmann, Julie Lefevre and TriAnn Krupnick.

We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Buddy and Beverly Tredemeyer, Brian and Emily Lehrmann, Tony and Billy Jo Freeman, and Micah and Lacey New.

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“Want” for Something Meaningful This past week I found and shared a picture on my Facebook that I felt had a strong message attached to it. The picture itself wasn’t anything special, but instead it was the words that (no pun intended) spoke to me.

The message was simply this: “I want- I want- I want- Everyday you hear people saying what they want. Well, this is what I want; I want people who Will McClure are sick to be healed. I want children with no families to be adopted. I want people to never have to worry about food and shelter and heat. Most of all, I would like to see our people start to care for one another.” Personally, I think this is something that we can all agree with as we hear a lot of people “want” for certain things, especially material possessions. Sure, we might want the latest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, we might want to spend money to go on vacation, or we might want just a few more days off. There is nothing wrong with wanting, but there comes a time where it can become too much where we can be disappointed in not getting what we want. This goes back to the idea that so many of us are wanting to be confined to our own personal bubble and have nothing to do with others; basically putting ourselves ahead of others. There’s nothing wrong with making sure that your life is in order, but we should remember that not everyone can get the lifestyle that they want.

Every day there are new stories of someone, somewhere suffering because of something major that has happened to them similar to the message that I shared earlier. It is hard to watch and read sometimes, but we know there is little that we can do. We can definitely donate goods, money and/or our time, but there is only so much one person can do if not everyone is pitching in in some shape or form. We need to be more helpful in our lives instead of just focusing on wanting the next big thing. We need to care for one another instead of only caring about ourselves; otherwise the problems that we see every single day in the news will continue to get worse.

I’m not saying that we should spend every waking hour giving, but we need to make an effort to care more about others and “want” less.

I’ve admitted before and I will admit again that I am not perfect when it comes to things like this. In fact, sometimes I forget my own advice before the next message slaps me in the face. However, that does not mean that I retreat to a personal bubble and forget about others. One small, yet meaningful, thing I try to do every year is drop a bit of money in the Salvation Army bucket every holiday season when I have it in my pocket as well as buy a toy to put in the Toys for Tots bin. Nothing major, nothing life-changing, just a small reminder to put others before myself. Is there more that I can do? Absolutely, and I can work on that; I just hope that others can feel the same way. Let us stop putting material possessions first and instead “want” for something more meaningful. Material possessions will always come and go, but the need to care for others will always be there. Let us turn the phrase “I want” into something that we will truly all want.

Until next time, dear reader, my cap’s off to you!

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From Pro Football To Sprinklers Putt Choate’s name is Mark Putnam Choate. He was just a kid in Coahoma when he saw Bullet Bob Hayes streak across the football field and make a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys. Putt decided right then he wanted to be a football player. When he found out that professional players got paid, he really got interested. He was a running back in high school, then played linebacker for SMU, the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers.

He was in college in the late 70’s when there was an energy crisis. Everybody was trying to conserve electricity. The big Southwest Conference game one early September day was between SMU and TCU. Usually at that time of year games are played at night when it’s cooler. But the stadium lights burn lots of energy, so the game started at 4 PM. “It was 108 degrees that day in Fort Worth,” says Putt. “They measured the heat one foot off the turf and it was 143 degrees.” In a typical game Putt would sweat off ten or so pounds and gain it back

within 24 hours.

“That day I lost 25 pounds and it took nearly a week to gain all that weight back.”

Putt had several awards during his career.

He intercepted a pass in the opponent’s end zone and ran it back 102 yards for a touchdown, tying the NCAA record. He holds the SMU tackling record for the most tackles in a career (649) and the most tackles in a single game. “I had several games my senior year where I had 32 tackles.”

When he was 29 Putt felt it was time to leave football.

He was lost for a time. “I wasn’t special anymore.” He interviewed for some jobs, but nothing appealed to him.

One interviewer asked him what he wanted to do with his life. Putt replied, “I’ve already done it.” He got a job loading trucks. He had saved some money from pro foot-

ball and bought a house in Dallas. It didn’t have a sprinkler system so Putt went to the library and read about how to install automatic sprinklers. The man who sold him the house drove by, saw what Putt was doing and asked him if he knew how to do that. Putt said, “Sure.” The man said he had other houses that needed watering systems. Putt got the job, looked at the field, got licensed and formed an irrigation company: Choate USA. Putt put his degree in finance from SMU to good use. He went around to new houses being built, passed

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out flyers and met with homebuilders. He showed them how they could make more money by letting Choate USA install sprinkler systems. He has had offices in several cities and now has 300 employees. “In the 90’s if an irrigation system went in new homes in Dallas and Fort Worth, my company did 70% of them. One year in the 90’s we installed over 10,000 houses.”

When he was just getting started, Putt was working by himself on a job and was running behind when a man approached him and gave him a note. It said the man couldn’t speak English and needed work. Putt hired him.

That man stayed with Putt for 25 years until his death a few years ago.

Meet the SHS Seniors NAME: Erica Rosas FAVORITE SUBJECT: Lunch WHAT GOALS DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH DURING YOUR SENIOR YEAR?: Get my CNA license and leave with a great year.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?: Going to school to become an RN. WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT STAMFORD?: The small community and the peace and quiet.

BEST PART OF BEING A STAMFORD BULLDOG?: I know everyone NAME: Cameron Poulton FAVORITE SUBJECT: PALS WHAT GOALS DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH DURING

YOUR SENIOR YEAR?: I plan to keep all A’s in every class and graduate.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?: Go to college and major in nursing to become a NICU nurse.

WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT STAMFORD?: The small homey feeling and all my friends and family.

BEST PART OF BEING A STAMFORD BULLDOG?: Everyone knows one another and all the pride.

NAME: Melanie Ratheal FAVORITE SUBJECT: AG WHAT GOALS DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH DURING YOUR SENIOR YEAR?: I want to better myself and spend a

lot of time with my classmates before we head off.

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?: Go to college and major in Psychology.

WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT STAMFORD? :The small town

feel. Everyone knows everyone and we are a great community.

BEST PART OF BEING A STAMFORD BULLDOG? : The opportunities I have received and the love that has been shared.

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LOCAL CHURCHES Avoca Baptist Church Rev. Les Mims 773-3531 AM Worship: 11:00 Avoca United Methodist Church Dennis Huffaker 773-3909 AM Worship: 9:45 Bethel Church of God in Christ Pastor Session 407 W Handlan 325-773-5730 Bethel (Christ) Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 1024 E. Vanderbilt 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 9:00 Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 10707 N. FM 600 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 11:00 Central Baptist Church Pastor Bud Akins 301 E Moran 773-2577 Worship: 11:00 Central Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland 325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00 Common Ground Youth Ministry Paul Wright 219 S Swenson 325-773-3604 Faith Chapel Gerald Spalding 501 W. McHarg 325-773-2866 AM Worship: 10:00 Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30

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First Assembly of God Family Worship Center Pastor Randy Rawls 1214 Compton 325-773-2435 Am Worship: 10:45 First Baptist Church John Ward 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00am

Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00 St Ann’s Catholic Church Father Angelo Consemino 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00

Lueders First Baptist Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00

St. John’s United Methodist Church Pastor John Erwin 201 S Ferguson 325-773-2561 AM Worship: 10:50

MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church Greg Taylor 325-513-2505 AM worship 11:00

Solomon Temple Baptist Church Rev. Donnie Massey 315 N. Haskell St. 325-773-2213 AM Worship 9:30

Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00 Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Ron Ballard, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly

Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00 Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg

By Dalton Mathis

The Almighty One Trying to fully understand God is the by far the most in-depth study that one can focus on in their lifetime. I say that because in essence the study of God is never-ending and by far the hardest to fully understand. Only when we are united with Christ in Heaven will we truly understand the fullness of God (1 John 3:2). The mystery has been around since the Garden and it will continue on into eternity. Who is God and what is God like? This question has come up through believers and non-believers since the beginning of time.

The study of God and the way we as His creation view our Creator and know our Creator is vitally important for this life and the one to come. Our relationship with God should be our number one priority in this life.

For example, if we have a relationship with someone, we want to get to know him or her more, the same goes for our relationship with Jesus Christ. When we seek Him more and want to know more about Him, the deeper our relationship will become.

God is the Creator of all and He is sovereign over the entire universe (Gen. 1:31). The Word of God says, “God sits above the circle of the earth. The people below seem like grasshoppers to him!” (Isa. 40:22). Passages like this in Scripture reveal that God is way beyond our finite

understanding. God is the same God who created the stars, planets, and galaxies and He also is the same God who created you and me. That is something hard to grasp and only by the Holy Spirit and God’s revelation can we truly see the truth of this mystery. This mystery was fully revealed to us through the Son of God; Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Word tells us that Christ is the visible image of the invisible God (Col. 1:15) and that in the Son lie all the hidden treasures and attributes of the Father. The greatness of the incarnation cannot be understood fully but we are blessed to be able to encounter and know our God deeper through His Son. God through His Son Jesus has revealed himself to humanity. God’s sovereign love and grace was given and fully shown through the sacrifice that was made by Jesus for you and me.

God presents himself as the God of all truth in the Bible and that He alone is Yahweh and Lord of all.

God’s wisdom is the greatest source of wisdom and his thoughts are way above the most intelligent mind found in human history (Isa. 55:8-9). God knows himself as God and His Son Jesus Christ claimed to be the One True God (John 8:58). Within God lies all the mystery of faith and understanding, revealed in Christ is the very foundation and

light of that great mystery.

The only way God could truly reveal himself was by becoming a human and taking upon the life and world that He created. Through Christ, God reveals himself as loving and caring for even the most disobedient and rebellious child. The Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit all know themselves as God and are supreme over all creation (Pro. 8, Col 1:16, Heb. 1:3). All three persons of the Trinity know and understand who they are and what their purpose is in the past, present, and future. It’s our privilege and duty as servants of God to get to know God as the One True God and know him deeper in every level of our lives. God is love (1 John 4:8) and within this love, we have all the grand treasures of the universe (2 Pet. 1:3).

Want to know more about the Almighty God? The best place to start is in His Word! I encourage you sometime this week to open up a Bible and read the Word of Life! The Holy Spirit is just a prayer away!

Although we cannot truly know God completely on this side of the chasm, if you are a true believer you might as well get a pretty good idea of who He is before you spend all of eternity with Him. For a non-believer, I pray you read this and seek the one clear truth in this life.

That truth is Jesus Christ and that He created you and He wants to redeem you by giving you new life and an invitation to spend eternity with Him in His Heavenly Kingdom. I hope we all, myself included, strive this week to accept that invitation and honor the Almighty King with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength! Blessings to you!

Respect the Blood, Dalton Mathis

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Classifieds Deadline 10 a.m.

Monday Call 325-773-5550

HELP WANTED Advanced Custom Cabinetry is looking for skilled carpenters to join our team. We offer competitive pay, paid major holidays off and paid vacation.

Please call 325-201-0733 or stop by 320 S. Central Ave. in Hamlin to apply.

Sagebrush Living Center has openings for Direct Care staff for all shifts. Pick up applications at Sagebrush Living Center, 1101 Columbia St, Stamford, 325-773-2791.

Drivers Needed--Class ACDL w/Tanker Endorsement. Must be 25+ years old; Requires DOT Drug Screen & Background Check. Apply at Lonesome Dove Transport, 1270 State HWY 222W, Knox City, TX 79529.

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Buying Junk Vehicles.

Must have title. Call or text 325-514-0427

Taking consignment items for annual farm and ranch equipment auction. Tentative auction date, October 13.

Brink Auction Service, 1 mile south of Frederick, Oklahoma on HWY 183. 580-335-4126 We appreciate your business.

Brink Auction Service, Frederick, OK, TX Lic No. 6033 www.brinkauction.com

GARAGE SALE Multifamily garage sale 1026 Ave. Q, Anson Saturday, 9/15 from 7:30-12pm. Name brand kids clothes, decor, kitchen items, movies, adult clothes.

Must see!

THANKS A special thank you to everyone for your prayers, visits, calls, and cards. Also for the beautiful flowers, plants, and for all the food. You have been a blessing to us. A special thank you to all the former WTU men who served as pallbearers.

The Joe Burnham Family

2952 CR 216 Outstanding 4 BD, 2 bath 2 story 1 acres South of Town!..$153,900 1502 Compton 3/2/2 Ranch home w place horses! hardwoods, Fireplace!....$129,900 1501 Hudson Rd Over 2,300 Sq. Ft. 3/2/2 rock home w a 3/2 apt...............$124,000 111 E Campbell 3 stories, 3 BR, 3.5 baths, 6 fireplaces!...............IN CONTRACT 1006 New Hope Rd 3 BR, 2 bath Brick, 2 car garge, ......................IN CONTRACT 1611 N Swenson Cliff House............................................................................. $89,000 1217 Compton Gorgeous Stone home w/ 2 bedrooms, 1 bath....... Reduced.$68,900 716 E. Oliver 4 BR, 2 bath with 2 car garage in quiet neighborhood.................$69,900 1310 Hudson 3 Bd, 2 bath w/carport close to country club.............Reduced $55,900 412 E Handlan Clean 2 br, 1 bath with storage and EXTRA lot........IN CONTRACT 1609 Swenson new 1,200 sq ft metal building...................... Reduced $29,500 Jones County

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Stonewall County 4,743± Ac Patterson N Ranch 165± Ac livestock/hunting CONTRACT 925 ± Ac Pasture, Cul. Great Hunting 152± Ac N of Trent Cultivation w/ cabin 155± Ac LIVE WATER! SOLD 548 ± Ac Pasture, Cul. Great Hunting 483± Ac Half Cultivation SOLD Haskell County 620± Ac Mule Creek Ranch Great Hunting w Nice Cabin!

Fisher County 545± Ac Pasture, Cultivation BIG Water! 631± Ac All Pasture! Rough Creek 520± Ac cultivation & pasture 370± Ac Canyons, Springs, Hunting 160± Ac North of Rule, CRP 178 ± Ac Shinnery, Fantastic Hunting 48± Ac Great Homesite & Stock farm!

1423± Ac Canyons 704± Ac Clear Fork, Cult. & Pasture SOLD

Shackelford County 248± Ac All pasture, Great Hunting

Kent Co 789± Ac Improvements w Hunting!

SOLD

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FARMERS COOPERATIVE SOCIETY OF STAMFORD/ RADIUM The annual Stockholders Meeting of Farmers Cooperative Society/Radium will be held at the Stamford High School Cafeteria on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The auditor, the manager, and the president will give their reports and three directors will be elected. At our meeting this year, we will be honoring the memory of Jana Duggan and her 22 years of dedicated service to the Farmers Cooperative Society of Stamford/Radium.

Come and bring the family and take an active part in your cooperative. A meal will be provided.

Justin Corzine, Secretary NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JONES § By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 259th District Court of Jones County, Texas in Cause # TX011451 on the 16th day of August, 2018, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell at 11:00 am on the 2nd day of October, 2018 at the South Door of the Jones County Courthouse, in Anson, Texas, the properties described below: CAUSE NO: TX011451 STYLING: City of Hamlin, et al vs. Owners of Various Properties located within the City Limits of Hamlin, Texas.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tract 1: Lots Three (3) and Four (4) in Block Twenty-four (24) of the Moore Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R18454) Tract 2: Lots Seventeen (17), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19) and Twenty (20) in Block Twenty-four (24) of the R.D. Moore Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R22631) Tract 3: Lot Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Thirty-seven (37) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R24906) Tract 4: Lot Nine (9) in Block Fifty-five (55) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas

(R27995) Tract 5: Lot Twelve (12) in Block Eighty-two (82) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R26776) Tract 6: South Forty-two feet (S/42’) of Lot Three (3) and the North Eight Feet (N/8’) of Lot Four in Block Thirty-five (35) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R26413) Tract 7: Lots Five (5) and Six (6) in Block One hundred Seventeen (117) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R16838) Tract 8: Lot Six (6) in Block One hundred forty-nine (149) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R12619) Tract 9: Lot Eleven (11) in Block Ninety-two (92) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R26617) Tract 10: Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Ninety-two (92) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R19167) Tract 11: Lot (1) in Block Sixtysix (66) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R13992) Tract 12: Lot Two (2) in Block Sixty-two (62) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R14718) Tract 13: Lot Ten (10) in Block Thirty-five (35) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R15779) Tract 14: Lot Eight (8) in Block Thirty-one (31) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R16093) Tract 15: Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Forty-nine (49) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R13042) Tract 16: Lot Nine (9) in Block Seventeen (17) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R13453) Tract 17: Lots Four (4), Five (5) and Six (6) in Block Sixty-five (65) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R15374) Tract 18: Lot Seven (7) in Block Fifty-six (56) of the Hamlin Townsite Company Addition

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to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R11137) Tract 19: Lot Four (4) in Block Fifty-six (56) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R15770) Tract 20: Lot Seven (7) in Block Fifty-four (54) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R13993) Tract 21: Lot Two (2) and Three (3) in Block Fifty-nine (59) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27219) Tract 22: Lot Twelve (12) in Block Ninety-four (94) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R12363) Tract 23: Lot Four (4) in Block Fifty-nine (59) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R12329) Tract 24: Lot Three (3) in Block Thirty-six (36) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition, Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas; being that property more particularly described in a Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 550, Page 586 in the Deed Records of Jones County, Texas (R11472) Tract 25: All Block Twelve (12) of the North Hamlin Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R15120) Tract 26: Lot Two (2) in Block Fifty-four (54) of Hamlin Townsite of the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R24785) Tract 27: Lot Five (5) in Block Thirty-four (34) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition of the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27643) Tract 28: Lot Twelve (12) in Block Fifty-five (55) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition of the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R21967) Tract 29: Lot Ten (10) in Block Fifty-five (55) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition of the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R21965) Tract 30: Lot Eleven (11) in Block Fifty-five (55) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition of the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R21966) Tract 31: Lot Two (2) in Block Thirty- four (34) of Hamlin Townsite Addition to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R28469)

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Tract 32: Lot Twelve (12) in Block Eighty-nine (89) of Hamlin Townsite Addition of the town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27234) Tract 33: Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Fiftynine (59) of Hamlin Townsite Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27221) Tract 34: Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3), and Four (4) in Block Sixty (60) of Hamlin Townsite Addition in the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27222) Tract 35: Lots Three (3), Four (4), Five (5), and Six (6) in Block Sixty-one (61) of Hamlin Townsite Addition of the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27225) Tract 36: Lot One (1), in Block Sixty-two (62), in Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27226) Tract 37: Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Eightyeighty (88) of Hamlin Townsite Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27232) Tract 38: Lot One (1), in Block Ninety (90), of the Hamlin Townsite Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27235) Tract 39: Lot Ten (10) in Block Fifty- six (56) of the Hamlin Townsite Addition to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R27215) Levied on the 21st day of August, 2018 as the property of those persons listed above to satisfy taxes, penalties, and interest and all cost of seizure and sale against those persons listed in said warrant and any other unkown owners in favor of the Taxing Units listed in said Tax Warrants.

Given under my hand this the 21st day of August, 2018 Greg Arnwine, Sheriff Jones County, Texas

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ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker

They Are Us Shop Local Business Spotlight

Raughton’s Quality Car Care This week our shop local business spotlight is Raughton’s Quality Car Care. The Raughton’s took over the building on North Swenson in March of 2016 independent of the car wash.

James “Stick” Raughton is the owner, Jimmy Sutton is the Manager, and Jean Sutton works the desk in the office. They are located at 1612 N Swenson and are

open Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:30.

Raughton’s Quality Car Care offers full service oil change and state safety inspection. They try to keep their prices as low as they possibly can to help out the community of Stamford. When asked what the advantages of having a small business were, Jean said, “The people are

absolutely great. I’ve gotten to where I know just about everyone who comes through the door and know exactly what they want.

Plus I also keep records of every vehicle that has been through.”

She mentioned over and over again the small town hospitality and how everyone is so nice. Raughton’s Quality Car Care would like to say, “Come see us! We’ll do the best we can do!”

Last week, I launched a multipart series on drugs in our communities, with sobering details on the opioid crisis in America and why the problem is so prevalent throughout society. If you’ve not read that essay (“Real Problems, Our Problems”), I encourage you to do so.

Today, I want to discuss why this issue desperately demands action by our community leaders.

Opioid abuse is called an “equal opportunity” problem because it touches every demographic—all races and ethnicities, backgrounds, and income levels. Many stories have been written about the opioid crisis in povertystricken areas, but the problem is far broader.

Last year, Admiral James Winnefeld, a retired vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, one of the most powerful military leaders in the world, wrote an essay for The Atlantic about his son’s overdose from heroin-laced opioids in college. Stunningly, the American Farm Bureau Federation reports (via Purdue University Extension) that 74% of farmers have been directly affected by opioid abuse in some way.

With that said, opioid abuse still disproportionately affects

lower-income groups.

According to the CDC, people who are eligible for Medicaid are more likely to be prescribed opioids, receive a prescription at higher doses and for longer periods of time, and, ultimately, die of an opioid overdose.

Because rural areas tend to have higher poverty levels than the national average, opioid abuse disproportionately affects rural communities.

The effect on our communities is both obvious and not so obvious. Drug abuse clearly creates crime in our communities. At the West Texas Rural Summit, Sheriff Ray Scifres of Hockley County stated that half of his jail beds are filled by drug charges, and 80% of those are repeat offenders. But the effect extends beyond there. Sheriff Gary Maddox of Lamb County reports that you can ultimately tie almost every jailing back to drugs in some way--either a direct drug charges or another charge related to financing a drug habit or arising out of a life of addiction.

Drug addiction decays the very core of a community. Citizens with addiction are less productive and vibrant.

The Atlantic reports that 70% of employers have seen prescription drug abuse impact their workers. The number of people dying on the job from issues related to drug or alcohol abuse is growing by 25% each year. Labor force participation (the portion of the population working or actively looking for work) is at historic lows.

Economist Alan Krueger found a relationship between labor force participation and opioid addiction. The biggest

declines in labor force participation are in counties where opioid use is most plentiful.

Krueger cannot determine whether “addiction breeds joblessness, or vice versa,” but as set forth in The Atlantic, he says “the opioid crisis and depressed labor force participation are now intertwined in many parts of the U.S.” Drug addiction swallows up family savings and paychecks. Families become broken and children suffer when their parents suffer. Drug addiction in teens and young adults impacts school success and prevents their maximizing their talents and skills for their future. When more people struggle with addiction, fewer people care about improving the community. Folks dealing with addiction are often just trying to survive, much less show concern for high weeds, litter, or other telltale signs of a community in decline.

Make no mistake, this is not an indictment of people suffering from addiction. This is a call to action for us to help our peers. This is not an “us” and “them” thing. They are us and we are them. Until we as community leaders, all community leaders, step up and engage this crisis in our communities, addiction will hold back our communities. It is a stumbling block to our brothers and sisters and it is a roadblock to our overall community prosperity. It is time that we become the people with the solutions.

James Decker is a lawyer, farmer, and mayor in Stamford, and the creator of the forthcoming “West of 98” podcast and website.

He may be contacted through Facebook at facebook.com/james. decker.