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Chamber Hosts Fall Fest On Square
The Stamford Chamber of Commerce is hosting Fall Fest on the Square again this year. The 2017 Fall Fest will be the same weekend as Stamford High School’s homecoming on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Like last year, the event will feature booths brimming with house and garden specialties, fall decorations, holiday gifts, crafts, festival food, children’s activities, plus free entertainment. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. and go through the afternoon. “We hope members of the Stamford community and the surrounding communities will join us for a fun day on the Square,” Caitlin Richards, Stamford Chamber of Commerce executive director said. “Last year’s event was a hit, and we hope this year’s event will be even better.” Those interested in participating as a vendor can contact the Chamber at 325-773-2411 or chamberdirector@stamfordtx.org for more information. Everyone should save the date for a day of family fun!
We’ve all heard the saying “When God closes a door he opens a window,” right? But what happens when God lays out a path so clearly that you have no choice but to follow? One man here in Stamford has found his path and begun to follow it. Bobby Acosta started his journey with the Lord about three years ago. SEE ACOSTA, PAGE 5 Bobby and Melodie Acosta
Bulldog Defensive Stops Key In Win Over Munday 20-14 BY JENNIFER CRAIG Normally when you think of big plays you’re thinking about big offensive plays. In the game Friday night at Scruggs Field in Munday, the big plays in question were made by the Bulldog defense and special teams. Stamford’s defense stopped the Moguls on fourth down attempts on each of Munday’s last three possessions. When the
Moguls forced and then blocked a Bulldog punt with just 1:27 left in the game and Stamford leading 20-14, it looked like the Moguls would get one more chance to score. However, Steven Johnson picked up the loose ball and gained 15 yards to give the Bulldogs a first down to seal the first win of the young season. There were some offensive fireworks as well with Johnson rushing
for 42 yards to set up the eventual winning touchdown for the Dogs. The fleet senior had collected a 67 yard touchdown reception from Noah Horn for Stamford’s second score. Johnson finished the night with 15 carries for 102 yards as well as two receptions for 79 yards. SEE BULLDOGS, PAGE 10
Senior Steven Johnson finished the night with 15 carries for 102 yards as well as two receptions for 79 yards. (Photo by Michael Marugg)
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Lueders-Avoca’s Dai’quan Brown Named Player of the Week Dai’quan Brown was named the Reporter-News Big Country Player of the Week for his outstanding play in the Raiders 82-80 win over Loraine. Brown, just a freshman, rushed for 273 yards and five touchdowns on 22 carries. He was also 3-of-9 passing for 70 yards and another score. He caught four passes for 80 yards and two more TDs and had 90 return yards, including two kickoffs for TDs. He ended the night with 513 all-purpose yards and a direct hand in 10 touchdowns. On defense Brown intercepted a pass, forced a fumble and charted nine tackles, including five solos. Named to Other Top Performers this week was Logan Hearn. He had 154 yards passing, 41 rushing and four total TDs. (Photo courtesy of LAISD)
BIRTHDAYS Sept18 - James George Sept 19 - Kim Bearden, Henry Lopez, Dorothy Vermillion, Arthur Jennings 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!
Angelita (Sissy) Follis teaches 4th and 5th grade Science and Social Studies at Oliver Elementary School. She was described as a caring teacher who makes learning fun, and works hard to connect with her students to see that they succeed, and has spent all of her 15 years of teaching here in Stamford. From Munday, Texas, Mrs. Follis enjoys spending time with family and friends in her spare time. When asked what she likes most about working for Stamford ISD, she simply said the relationships she has made. Her proudest moment as a teacher is when students are kind to one another, and her goal as a teacher is to make sure each child knows that she loves them. For this and so much more, Mrs. Follis, you are our Teacher of The Week. Please enjoy your Sonic gift card that was anonymously donated by a caring member of the community. Thank you for all that you do and for teaching the children of Stamford.
MARK THE DATE... FARMER'S MARKET: Jones Haskell Farmers Market at 501 N Swenson in Stamford will now be open (except during inclement weather) EVERY Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday starting at 10:00 and running until around 12:30, or when it get too hot!
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TASTE OF COUNTRY: Noah Project’s Taste of Country and Silent Auction will be Tuesday, Sept. 19th at the Haskell County Civic Center, Tasting 5:00 – 7:00, auction 4:30 -6:30, Tickets $15.00.
Call 864-2551 for more info or to buy tickets. For more info, call 940-996-6084.
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COUNTY FAIR: Jones County Fair Home & Garden Division Sept. 21-23 at 801 23rd St, Anson. Thursday, Sept. 21 3:00-6:30 Entries accepted. Friday 7-9am Final entries. 12:30-5:00 Entries open to public for viewing. Sat 9:303:00 Entries open to public for viewing. For a copy of the rules, contact the Jones County Extension Office at 325-823-2432.
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Bring The Scarecrows To Town The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will be kicking off the fall season in a new way this year. All businesses and individuals in the Stamford community are invited to participate in the Chamber’s Scarecrow Contest. Scarecrow artists can be all ages and include individuals, businesses, schools, students and civic groups. To participate, a scarecrow artist should create a unique scarecrow to display in front of their home, business or personal property. All scarecrows should be finished and on display by Friday, October 6 to be judged. To enter, please submit a photo to chamberdirector@stamfordtx.org or post a photo on the Stamford Chamber of Commerce Facebook page by midnight on October 6. Entries should include a name for the scarecrow, the artist name, and a contact number or email. The scarecrows will be split into two separate categories - business and citizen – to be judged. A prize will be given to the best business scarecrow and the best citizen scarecrow. The Chamber Board of Directors will be the judges of the contest. The winners will be announced at the 2017 Fall Fest on Saturday, October 7. Participants are encouraged to keep their scarecrows on display until Thanksgiving. However, this is not required. For more information or questions, please contact Caitlin Richards the Stamford Chamber of Commerce Executive Director at chamberdirector@stamfordtx.org or 325-7732411.
Pregame Meal Friday, Sept 18 Prior to Merkel game HS cafeteria 5:00-7:00 Ag Booster Club Fajitas with all the fixings, with dessert and tea included $8.00
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OBITUARIES Patsy Nell Sitton Bohannon Passed away July 1st in Aliso Viejo, CA. A memorial service was held at Freedom Village in Lake Forest, CA on July 29th. Her brother, Rev. Phillip Sitton, Waco, TX officiated. Patsy was born April 22, 1927 in Stamford, TX to A.B. (Pat) and Lillian Bushell Sitton, the first of six children. She married Patrick L. Bohannon on July 28, 1947. She celebrated her 90th birthday on April 22nd. Patsy accepted Christ at an early age during a revival at First Baptist Church in Stamford. She went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone in Stamford shortly after graduating from Stamford High School in 1944. She was one of the special voices that would ask “Number please” and give out telephone numbers and the time. She spent her entire career with the Bell Telephone System, retiring from Pacific Bell in management after almost fifty years. Three children were born to Pat and Patsy; Tyra Lee, Carl Richard, and Tommy Charles. Patsy was predeceased by her husband Pat, parents A.B and Lillian Sitton, son Carl Richard, and grandson Richard Beach. She was also predeceased by sisters Peggy Sitton Hickey from San Antonio, Jeanne Sitton Williams from Houston, and her brother Ted Sitton of Abilene. She is survived by her daughter Tyra Sword, son Tom, sister Carolyn Sitton Coggin, brother Phillip Sitton, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in law Georgie Bohannon Edmondson and June Bohannon Stock. Patsy was filled with the joy of the Lord and told everyone that Jesus was her roommate in the years she spent in Independent Living. She loved watching the hummingbirds come to the feeder she had for them. For many years, she and friends from her youth, Liz Herring, Betty Mahood McClellan, and Sue Humphrey Hubbling met for a summer reunion.
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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY Did you know, not all arrowheads are true arrowheads? Who would have guessed? I thought if it was pointy and made out of flint, it was an arrowhead, right? But no, turns out they are very different indeed. That is what I love about history and the museum, you learn something new every day! Being a teacher does not mean you know everything about the subject you are teaching. Being a teacher means that you actually learn a lot from your students. Recently, I had a former student come in to the museum to look at our amazing collection of arrowheads. We have a great display that is on loan from Oscar and Pat Armstrong. These are arrowheads they have collected from the Jones County area, mostly by California Creek, just east of town. This former student is an avid hunter of arrowheads and likes to come in to compare the ones he has found to the ones in the Armstrong display to see if they match, which would mean it could be from the same campsite or possibly the same person that made them. (I had never given this any thought, but I was amazed by his knowledge on the subject!) Between this former
student and another friend of the museum, I have since been educated. (Okay, I don’t have near the knowledge these two have, but I have picked up a few things that I would like to share.) Arrowheads can be classified into two basic projectile point categories: dart points and arrowheads. Dart points are older, larger, denser, and were put on the end of a spear or dart that could be used with an atlatl [aht-laht-l]. This was a long stick with a hook at the end, they gave the spear or dart more leverage for a better, more powerful throw. Arrowheads are smaller, thinner, and more modern and were consistently used with a bow. As I stare at the display, these local experts point out not only arrowheads and dart points, but thumb scrapers, axe heads, flint knives, pipes, hand drills, etc. And here I just thought they were simply, “arrowheads”! By examining these closely, you can tell if the same person made more than one of the items by his own unique creative technique. Apparently, the California Creek was a favorite camp ground of these long-forgotten tribes, and if one knows where to look, you can find in the campsite the area where
they worked the flint to make these points and other items. I don’t know how much of your local history you know, but the most famous Native American tribe for this area was the Comanche. But there were also Kiowa, Tonkawa, Wichita, Caddo, and Delaware tribes camping in Jones County as well. This does not even include the prehistoric peoples that lived here even before the above-mentioned tribes traveled through. Now I find myself, along with my new-found knowledge, studying these arrowheads
in the cases and I am amazed. It is like looking at them through new eyes. I can appreciate the intricate detail in the points with serrated edges, the perfect balance in an axe head, and the very detailed small points that are truly beautiful. It has given me an entirely new respect for these Indian tribes that lived here long before this was Cowboy Country. So, stop in and take a look at this beautiful collection, so lovingly collected and put together by the Armstrongs. It is truly a sight to behold!
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I sure am enjoying the cool mornings and evenings. I wish the weather would stay this way all year long. I truly feel sorry for all the folks in the hurricanes, and they just don't seem to stop, one after the other. Fires and hurricanes, this country is really in a mess. On the brighter side, today is Grandparents Day, sure hope all the grandparents had a great day and were remembered by all their grandchildren. Love and prayers to all the grandparents. September is going fast as usual, autumn begins next week. This is West Texas Fair Week, among other activities. Pray for Rain. Just want to remind everyone that our monthly musical will be coming up on Saturday, September 23, at the Old Glory Community Center. Sure hope to see you there. The Hobby Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 21 at 2 P M at the Sagerton Community Center. We at Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton enjoyed a guest speaker, Rev. Dale Farley, today and a wonderful pot luck lunch after services. The day was
filled with Blessings. Well, the old Old Glory school building is being torn down and soon it will be an empty spot where so many children got their education and By Anita Dozier made lot of memories. I forgot to mention last week when I talked with so many at the auction, I talked with Joe Castro and he told me he and his family have moved to Stamford. I thought many of his classmates would like to know that. I am sure his parents are glad to have them closer to home. Carm Letz went to Abilene Saturday morning to visit with her daughter and family, Lacey and Micah New, Darbee, Laynee, and Hazelee. She enjoyed having lunch with them. On Saturday evening, Dale and Carm Letz joined others, Marvin and Brenda Vahlenkamp of Aspermont, Diane Smith and Rita Stephens of Abilene, and
Doug and Debbie Vahlenkamp of OG at the home of Keith and Lou Corzine near Stamford. The ladies enjoyed card games while the men went hunting. On Sunday afternoon, Dale and Carm drove to Childress to visit with the Bowman family. Amee Bowman's brother-in-law, Dale Inman, passed unexpectantly and the funeral services will be held on Monday with visitation on Sunday evening. Terry and Denise Green and Nicole of Abilene visited with her aunt and uncle, Helen and Glen Pierce, last Saturday. Also visiting with Glen and Helen last Saturday were Kim Lowack and Kelly of OG and a friend, Amelia, of Aspermont. Kara Briggs and Crete of Haskell had a nice visit and lunch with her grandparents Glen and Helen Pierce, on Saturday for Grandparents Day, since she could not make it on Sunday. Mittie Dunham had lunch with John and Kathy Cowan of
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Jayton, Steve Duncan and Bro. Schrader of Aspermont and Bo and Whiz Creighton in Aspermont following church services in Aspermont on Sunday. Thought for the week: "Be big enough to be humble, patient, kind and to make life great for yourself and for everyone else." Happy Birthday wishes go to Tyler Davis, Mitchell Mills, Dorothy Lundgren, Aedan Baitz, Sharla Allison Dax Teichelman, Miles Ettredge, Wimberly Dozier, Kelly Lowack, Mel Swoyer, Lacey Williams, Julie Leferve, Landra Post, Cheryl Gibson, Cheryl Hertel, Hayden LeFevre, Kaegan Dorethy, Kraig Kupatt, Elda Bryant, Kenny Spitzer, Jason Lackey, Mathew Robbins, Amee Wolsch, Billie Kupatt, Leon Parker, Jason Briles, Tri Ann Krupnick, Ruthie Elkins, Johnny Barrera, Joe Alves, Jana Grisham, Maxine Sherrod, Autumn Barbee, and Tamara Jones. 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. Have a great day.
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Admittedly he says that before he started his journey, he wasn’t a Godly man and was living a sinful life. Bobby said he had everything a man could ask for, a loving wife and family, nice cars, a beautiful house and money. But in spite all of this, he still had a void in his heart and wasn’t truly at peace with himself or his life, and that is when he began his personal journey with the Lord and opened a bible. It was then that he found the peacefulness he was seeking in the word of the Lord and felt the power of Christ’s love in that bible. And just like that he said that the void in his heart was filled and through his healing he finally saw his true path, to help others through not just his story or journey, but through the love in the words of the Lord. So last year in June he started a men’s bible study at his house, saying that the group started out with just a few men and then grew to 30 people every Tuesday night. Then Bobby says he woke up one morning about three months ago and heard his calling, and that calling told him to start having services on Sunday. So that is what Bobby and his wife, Melodie, did. They started opening their house up for church services on Sunday mornings, with Bobby sharing the love he had found in the scriptures, as the preacher. And that is when Bobby’s personal Journey with God
turned into a path laid out so clearly he had to follow. So with the help of his family and his new congregation, Bobby began to follow his newfound path helping people. Bobby, his wife and congregation started a program they simply call the HELP program, where people in need of help with bills can come to them for assistance. Bobby also started a bible study for men at a prison in Benjamin, Texas. That is when he really learned the needs most men have when they get out of prison and have no place to stay, or even just people who are in desperate need of a safe place to stay. So Bobby started praying for a simple house for him, his family and congregation to fix up and be able to help these people who were in need of housing. That is when a miracle happened. One Sunday Bobby and his wife received a very special phone call in which all their prayers would be answered. The Calvary Baptist Church here in Stamford had disbanded and the owners, Kenny Powell and his wife, knew that the church building that now stood empty needed a purpose. That purpose was Bobby and Melodie’s congregation and their will to help others. So Kenny and his wife gifted Bobby and his wife and their congregation the church building, formerly known as Calvary Baptist Church.
But, if you remember, Bobby had also been praying for a house for them to fix up to help people in need with housing. Therein lies the other part of the miracle..... not only were they gifted the church but a house owned by the church. So now that God has laid out many more stones for Bobby’s path, he is following every one. They are now having church services on Sunday mornings at 11am in their new church building, simply named the House of God. So Bobby has now not only started the HELP Program but he and the congregation are making plans to start a food and clothing pantry to help the whole community. They also have Sunday School at 10 am before church services, and they have a youth program, and plenty of room in their new building to do all of this. But in spite of all of these amazing answered prayers, Bobby and Melodie still have a Bible study in their home every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6:30 pm. Bobby just has a simple Bible verse to explain all of these miracles and answered prayers.... Proverbs 16:3”Commit to the Lord whatever you do and He will establish your path.”
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JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office from September 01st thru September 07th responded to 54 calls for service. There were 13 Traffic Stops conducted. The following people were booked into the Jones County Jail during this period: Mark Anthony Munoz, Warrants x2; Yolanda Hertel, Burglary; Justice Marie Pardo, Public Intoxication; Ellis Bell, Disorderly Conduct; Marty Stringer, Public Intoxication; Disorderly Conduct; Ricky Dean Byrne, Assault caused Bodily Injury Family Violence; Randall Lee Wilson, Hold for Haskell County; Danny Carol Davis, Warrants x3; Paul Anthony Pena, Warrant; Rodney Eugene Morgan, Burglary of Habitation; Lesa Idamay Dean, Burglary of Habitation; Lori Jean Mullen, Burglary of Habitation; Peter Gregory Dodgen, Assault Family Violence; Open Container; Public Intoxication; Thomas Logan Skaggs, Hold for Callahan County; Ricky Dewane Balthrop, Hold for Callahan County; Johnny Earl Powers, Hold for Callahan County; Veronique Shantaisa Titus, Interference w/Public Duties; Fail to Identify; Matthew Ryan Mendez, Hold for Haskell County; Phares Chapmen Scarbrough, Driving while License Invalid w/previous conviction; Wayne Marshall, Warrant; Kaiza Ciara White, Assault Family Violence Summary of calls responded to: Agency Assist – 3, Animal Cruelty – 2, Assault – 1, Civil Process – 2, Civil Standby – 3, Criminal Mischief – 1, Disturbance – 2, Fight – 1, Harassment – 2, Livestock – 3, Mental Subject – 1, Motorist Assist – 2, Motor Vehicle Accident – 1, Public Service – 8, Routine Patrol – 1, Suicidal Subject – 4, Suspicious Activity – 12,, Theft – 3, 911 Hang-up – 2 Calls Responded to: 09/01/2017 Deputy Lively responded to a suspicious activity call. Calling party stated that several people were across the street from their residence making noise and loading firearms. Deputy Lively checked the area but was unable to locate anyone in the area. 09/03/2017 Deputy Soliz responded to a criminal mischief call. Calling party stated a known female damaged their residence. Deputy Soliz made contact with the calling party the female was no longer on the property. Report taken. 09/04/2017 Deputy Zertuche responded to a fight call. Calling party stated two individuals were fighting in the yard. Deputy Zertuche made contact with all parties involved. All parties declined to file charges. 09/06/2017 Sergeant Alfaro responded to a criminal mischief call. Calling party stated an unknown vehicle had driven through their fence; remnants of the vehicle were left behind. Sergeant Alfaro took a report. The vehicle was located in Jones County, Texas by Game Warden Nevins. Trooper White was notified and took accident report. This incident is still under investigation by multiple agencies/ counties. ESTRAYS: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office will post Estray notices on the Jones County Website. Please check the website for any Estrays and notify the Sheriff’s Office at 325-823-3201 if you have any information on an Estray.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING JONES COUNTY 2018 BUDGET VOTE ON 2017 TAX RATE The Commissioners Court of Jones County wil hold a public hearing on a proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year. The public hearing wil be held on September 25, 2017, at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Jones County Courthouse 1200 Commercial Ave Anson, Texas. The Commissioners Court at the conclusion of the public hearing wil be voting on the 2018 budget and voting on the 2017 tax rate.
Paint Creek 20, Rotan 40
A summary of the budget follows: The total amount of the proposed 2018 budget The total amount of increase from the 2017 budget The proposed 2017 M&O tax rate The proposed 2017 I&S tax rate Total proposed 2017 tax rate Preceding year’s tax rate
$7,988,187.00 $ 206,820.00 $0.660312/$100 valuation $0.071331/$100 valuation $0.731643/$100 valuation $0.679959/$100 valuation
The proposed 2018 budget wil a have a property tax increase of $51.68 (7.60%) for a taxable property value of $100,000.00. The increase for eligible elected officials and County employees wil be a longevity schedule of $10-$50 per month. A copy of the proposed budget is on file in the Jones County Clerk’s office and on the Jones County website www.co.jones.tx.us. Representing Paint Creek at the Hamlin Cross Country Meet were 9th grader, Dyna Knowles, and 8th grader, Ana Hall.
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Stamford Teams Participate in Eula Cross Country Meet Both the 7th & 8th Grade girls won team totals at the Eula Cross Country Meet on September 5. 7th grade were team champions,13 total teams, 145 total runners. Individual results: 1st-Laylonna Applin, 7th-Kayla Cantu, 11thBrylee Strand, 15th-Emily Patterson, 25th-Trevana Dennis, 40th-Alissa Aguilar, 48th-Ashyton Holt, 50th-Cara London 8th grade were team champions, 11 total teams, 113 total runners. Individual results: 4th-Chloe Hall, 8th -Shandlee Mueller, 13th-Citlaly Guiterrez, 23rd-Jaci Watson, 26th-Thalia Ponce, 28th-Tylee Bevel, 42nd-Gabby Lintini, 75th-Candace Clayton High School Varsity Girls won 10th place team out of 22 teams, 172 runners. 31st-Brittany Macias, 53rd-Kaitlyn McClintock, 68th-Adreanna Ortiz, 72nd-Anna Beltran, 76th-Kristian Cantu, 77th-Carli Lefevre.
8th grade were team champions, 11 total teams, 113 total runners. Individual results: 4th-Chloe Hall, 8th -Shandlee Mueller, 13th-Citlaly Guiterrez, 23rd-Jaci Watson, 26th-Thalia Ponce, 28th-Tylee Bevel, 42nd-Gabby Lintini, 75th-Candace Clayton
Cross Country Competes in Hamlin Meet The SHS Cross Country team participated in the Hamlin Cross Country Meet on Saturday, September 9. The JV Girls finished 2nd as a team, and the Varsity team finished 3rd. Individual Results: JV - 7 Ratheal,
Melaine 16:23.74; 8 Woodard, Brooklyn 16:35.73; 10 Fletcher, Mariah 16:56.11; 11 Villanueva, Brittney 16:59.32; 14 Medina, Mystikal 18:03.92; 15 Yanez, Breanna 19:20.52 Varsity - 12 Macias, Brittany
14:41.80; 18 Beltran, Anna 15:15.73; 22 Ortiz, Adreana 15:29.02; 23 McClintock, Katilyn 15:34.17; 26 Cantu, Kristian 15:39.85; 31 Carli, Lefevre 16:07.9
SMS Cross Country Results The Stamford Middle School Cross Country Team traveled to Hamlin to participate in the Hamlin Cross Country Meet. 7th Grade Girls won 1st place Team. Individual Results: 1 Applin, Laylonna 10:44.58; 3 Cantu, Kayla 10:54.64; 5 Profit, Madison 11:15.30; 7 Strand, Brylee 11:30.21; 9
Dennis, Trevana 11:40.05; 12 Holt, Ashyton 12:09.34 10; 13 Aguilar, Alissa 12:12.40; 17 London, Cara 12:32.82 8th Grade Girls--Stamford Blue finished 1st place team and Stamford White finished 4th place team. Individual Results: 1 Hall, Chloe Stamford
Blue 9:52.84; 7 Mueller, Shandlee Stamford Blue 10:58.21; 8 Gutierrez, Citlaly Stamford Blue 11:04.48; 9 Ponce, Thalia Stamford Blue 11:20.81; 12 Watson, Jaci Stamford Blue 11:30.65; 13 Bell, Jacelynn Stamford Blue 11:35.93; 16 Bevel, Tylee Stamford Blue 11:49.77; 17 Lintini, Gabby
Stamford White 11:51.85; 18 Clayton, Candice Stamford White 11:52.41; 21 Applin, Bresha Stamford White 12:22.17; 25 Detamore, Macy Stamford White 12:45.24; 28 Gonzales, Savanna Stamford White 13:10.94; 34 Sarmiento, Jessica Stamford White 14:00.30
Johnson Named to Top Ten List Steven Johnson was named #9 on the Reporter-News Big Country Top Ten List this week for his outstanding play in Stamford’s win over Munday. He rushed for 96 yards on 16 carries, caught two passes for 79 yards and
one TD. He also returned three kicks for 58 yards, giving him 233 all-purpose yards total for the night.
Freshman Football BY COACH BALLARD The Freshman football team traveled all the way to Electra to play their JV and came out with a victory, 34-12.
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The Munday tandem of Alex Thorn and Trever Swearengin each had runs over 35 yards and Brady Weaver contributed a 45 yard reception from QB Oscar Nunez. The game even had the rare pass reception by an offensive lineman when Sasha Thompson grabbed a tipped ball on the last play of the first half. Munday got on the scoreboard first with a drive that featured the Weaver catch to put the Moguls on the Bulldog ten yard line. The Bulldog defense made it tough on the Moguls so it took five plays aided by two calls against the Dogs before Thorn scored from five yards out. The Bulldogs worked into Mogul territory on their first possession but the drive died when a fourth down attempt came up just inches short by measurement. After forcing a three-
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and-out, the Dogs started a drive at their own 49 yard line and methodically moved the ball down the field. The drive featured five runs by Johnson and four by Horn with a catch by Johnson and a reception by DeMarcus Downs thrown in for good measure. Horn got the touchdown on a three yard keeper on the first play of the second quarter. The kick by Caden Mathis evened the score at seven. Munday moved the ball on the ground and got as far as the Stamford 33 before two incomplete passes ended the drive. Quinton Adkins had put the Moguls in a passing situation when he caught Thorn for a six yard loss on second down. The Bulldog took over and made quick work of their next possession with Johnson taking a pass in the backfield and racing 67 yards for the score. Mathis’
kick gave the Dogs a 14-7 lead with 7:47 left in the first half. After an exchange of punts, Munday closed the half with an eight play drive that ended at the Stamford 35 as time expired. Stamford had won the toss and deferred so the Bulldogs took the second half kickoff and went to work once again. Johnson broke for a 42 yard gain on the first play of the three play drive. Horn got three on the first down play and took the pigskin the final 15 yards for the score on the next play. The kick failed but the Dogs had a 20-7 lead with a salty defense ready to make the lead hold up. Following an odd kickoff ruling Munday took over on their own 40 yard line. Two plays into the drive Swearengin got free for a 35 yard gain to the Bulldog 18. He and Thorn shared carries from there with Thorn scoring from three yards out. Raul Zavala made the PAT to cut the Bulldog lead to just six points. Tre Mitchell came on as quarterback for the Dogs and had a couple of nice runs but the drive was stymied by a couple of holding penalties. Horn punted the ball away but Thorn had a good 32 yard return to give the Moguls the ball in
Stamford territory. Timothy Chambers dropped Nunez for a five yard loss and Carson Holt almost picked off a second down pass. Despite a 17 yard run by Thorn, the Moguls were forced to punt. A cramping Johnson was stopped for a loss on Stamford’s first play. Two passes to Lonnie Applin were good enough to put the Dogs in a fourth and one. Since the ball was on the Bulldog 22, coaches opted for a punt. The Munday team found itself in the same situation and decided to go for it on fourth and one at the Bulldog 46. Thorn was hit for no gain or even a slight loss to give the Bulldogs the ball. Peyton Bevel opened with a quarterback keeper good for 22 yards to push into Mogul territory. On a third down play from the Munday 23 disaster almost struck; Bevel lost the handle but Trace Edwards was there to recover for the Bulldogs to keep the drive alive. A pass from Horn to RJ Smith moved the ball to the Munday twelve to close out the third quarter. Horn tried to hit Applin in the end zone but Weaver was there to intercept for the Moguls. Munday used their running back tandem, with a couple of quarterback keeps thrown in, to grind out yardage on nine plays of an eleven play drive that went from the home 20 to the Stamford 41. Munday chose to try to convert on a fourth and six with a deep pass for Raylynn Dockins. The 6-4 Dockins was defended by Smith, who was giving away eight inches of height, and the ball dropped harmlessly to the turf. Stamford’s offense was unable to move but the Bevel punt died at the Mogul seven yard line. Thorn burst up the middle for 38 yards to give Munday breathing room.
An incomplete pass left the Moguls facing another fourth down with just 1:46 left in the game. Once again the ball hit the field and the Bulldogs took over. Two running plays and an incomplete pass later the Bulldogs faced fourth and ten from their own 49 yard line with 1:27 left on the clock and Munday with one more time out in their pocket. A Munday rusher got a hand on the punt but Johnson scooped up the bouncing ball and raced into Mogul territory with first down yardage. Munday would stop the clock one more time but Bevel took a knee from the victory formation to close out the game. The Bulldog victory gives them a 1-1 mark for the 2017 season while the Moguls dropped to 0-2. Stamford will host the 2-0 Merkel Badgers Friday night. SCORE BY QUARTERS Stamford 0 14 6 0--20 Munday 7 0 7 0--14 SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter M-Alex Thorn 5 run (Raul Zavala kick) 7:32 Second Quarter S-Noah Horn 3 run (Caden Mathis kick) 11:57 S-Steven Johnson 67 pass from Horn (Mathis kick) 7:47 Third Quarter S-Horn 15 run (kick failed) 10:53 M-Thorn 3 run (R. Zavala kick) 8:05 Stamford Munday First Downs 11 13 Rushing Yards 34-172 46-218 Passing Yards 123 60 Total Offense 295 278 Comp-Att-Int 9-16-1 4-16-0 Punts 4-33.25 3-29.33 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-yds 7-48 3-25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing - Stamford: Steven Johnson 15-102; Noah Horn 7-31, 2 TDs; Tre Mitchell 4-26; Peyton Bevel
6-22; RJ Smith 1-(-4); Team 1-(-5); Munday: Alex Thorn 26-146, 2 TDs; Trevor Swearengin 11-80; Oscar Nunez 9-(-8). Passing - Stamford: Noah Horn 7-11-1, 114 yds, TD; Peyton Bevel 2-5-0, 9 yds. Munday: Oscar Nunez 4-160, 60 yds. Receiving - Stamford: Steven Johnson 2-79, TD; Lonnie Applin 2-12; RJ Smith 2-11; Zach Duran 1-9; DeMarcus Downs 1-8; Trace Edwards 1-4; Munday: Brady Weaver 1-45; Kade Sanders 1-11; Alex Thorn 1-11; Sasha Thompson 1-(-2). Last Week’s Games District 4-2A, Division I: Stamford 20, Munday 14; Anson 47, Haskell 24; Forsan 34, Eldorado 6; Hawley 33, Bangs 6; Post 44, Tahoka 0. Others: Merkel 20, Hamlin 0; Petrolia 57, Olney 0. Six Man: Lueders-Avoca 82, Loraine 80; Rotan 40, Paint Creek 20. This Week’s Games District 4-2A, Division I: Merkel at Stamford; Anson at Jim Ned; Forsan at Stanton; Hawley at Hamlin; Post at Coleman. Others: Munday at Bronte; Baird at Haskell; Hamlin at Winters; Olney at Nocona; LuedersAvoca at Hermleigh; Highland at Paint Creek. DISTRICT 4-AA, DIV I STANDINGS Overall W L PF PA Anson 2 0 82 38 Hawley 2 0 67 27 Post 1 1 65 27 Forsan 1 1 53 30 Stamford 1 1 27 69
Jones County Burn Ban in Effect The Commissioners Court finds that circumstances present in all or part of the unincorporated area of the county create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning and has enacted a burn ban for the next 90 days. The burn ban restricts any outdoor burning consisting of an exposed flame. Violation of the Court's Order is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 This prohibition is for 90 days from the date of adoption of this Order, unless the restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or this Court. This Order is adopted pursuant to Local Government Code §352.081, and other applicable statutes. This Order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for: (1) firefighter training; (2) public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; (3) planting or harvesting of agricultural crops; or, (4) burns that are conducted by a prescribed burn manager certified under Section 153.048, Natural Resource Code, and meets the standards of Section 153.047, Natural Resource Code. The outdoor burning of any waste, whether household or not, is prohibited unless it is contained within
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ROTARY CLUB NEWS Craig Gilbert, Art, Pals and Speech teacher at Stamford High School dedicated his time to have an invitational tournament for Texas Forensic Association competition in Stamford last year. This year, they have prepared for an even larger tournament on September 23. He talked to the Club about the program, about the number of schools that will be participating and how the competition works to qualify students for the State Meet. He told something about all of different categories that the students will be PUBLIC NOTICE Brief Explanatory Statements of Proposed Constitutional Amendments Special Election, November 7, 2017 Proposition Number 1 (HJR 21) HJR 21 proposes a constitutional amendment that would permit the Texas legislature to expand the circumstances under which a partially disabled veteran or their spouse may qualify for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the veteran’s residence homestead. Currently, the Texas legislature may provide that a partially disabled veteran or their spouse is entitled to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of the disabled veteran’s residence homestead only if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization at no cost to the veteran. The amendment would allow the Texas legislature to provide that the exemption also may be taken when the residence homestead was donated, sold, or transferred to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead. The amendment also harmonizes certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.” Proposition Number 2 (SJR 60) SJR 60 proposes a constitutional amendment to require that certain conditions be met for the refinancing of a home equity loan to be secured by a voluntary lien on a homestead. The amendment also would: redefine what is excluded in the calculation of the cap on fees associated with a home equity
loan, lower the cap from 3% to 2% of the original principal amount of the extension of credit, and specify that such fees are in addition to any bona fide discount points used to buy down the interest rate. The amendment would further specify the list of authorized lenders to make home equity loans, change the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, allow agricultural property owners to acquire home equity loans, and update technical terminology in the Texas Constitution. The amendment would be effective on January 1, 2018, and applicable only to a home equity loan made or refinanced on or after that date. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment to establish a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads.” Proposition Number 3 (SJR 34) SJR 34 proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent certain office holders from serving indefinitely beyond the expiration of their term. Office holders who are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate and receive no salary would only be able to serve until the last day of the first regular session of the Texas legislature that begins after their term expires. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment limiting the service of certain officeholders appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate after the expiration of the person’s term of office.” Proposition Number 4 (SJR 6) SJR 6 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the Texas legislature to require any court that is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of a state
competing in and what guidelines the judges should use in ranking each of the participants. Many in the community have volunteered to be judges, but he was appealing for others that may want to help. We can all be very proud of our dedicated teachers that volunteer to help the students over and above their specified duties to be able to compete and enhance their education and the possibility of obtaining scholarships as they further their education. statute to notify the attorney general of that challenge, if the party raising the challenge notifies the court that the party is challenging the constitutionality of such statute. Additionally, the amendment would allow the Texas legislature to set a period of not more than 45 days following the notification to the attorney general that the court must wait before rendering a judgment that a state statute is unconstitutional. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to require a court to provide notice to the attorney general of a challenge to the constitutionality of a state statute and authorizing the legislature to prescribe a waiting period before the court may enter a judgment holding the statute unconstitutional.” Proposition Number 5 (HJR 100) HJR 100 proposes a constitutional amendment to provide a more detailed definition of “professional sports team” for purposes of their charitable foundations, which the Texas legislature may permit to hold charitable raffles. The amendment also deletes a requirement that an eligible professional sports team charitable foundation permitted by the Texas legislature to hold charitable raffles had to be in existence on January 1, 2016. The proposed amendment will appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment on professional sports team charitable foundations conducting charitable raffles.” Proposition Number 6 (SJR 1) SJR 1 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the Texas legislature by general law to provide that a surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty is entitled to receive an exemption from ad valorem taxation from all or part of the market value on the surviving spouse’s residence homestead, as long as the surviving spouse has not remarried since the death of the first responder. It would also allow the Texas legislature to provide that the surviving spouse, who qualifies and receives the exemption and then qualifies a
different property as the surviving spouse’s residence homestead, receive an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the different homestead in an amount equal to the dollar amount of the exemption of the first homestead for which the exemption was received in the last year in which the surviving spouse received the exemption for that first homestead. Like the initial exemption, this benefit will only remain available if the surviving spouse has not remarried since the death of the first responder. The proposed amendment would apply only to ad valorem taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.” Proposition Number 7 (HJR 37) HJR 37 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the Texas legislature to make an exception to the law regarding the award of certain prizes. Currently, the Texas Constitution requires the Texas legislature to pass laws prohibiting lotteries, raffles, and other programs where the award of gifts is based on luck or chance. The proposed amendment would make an exception to this general rule to allow the Texas legislature to authorize credit unions and other financial institutions to institute programs which, in order to encourage savings, would award prizes based on luck or chance to the credit union’s or financial institution’s customers. The proposed amendment would appear on the ballot as follows: “The constitutional amendment relating to legislative authority to permit credit unions and other financial institutions to award prizes by lot to promote savings.” Published by Texas Secretary of State Rolando B. Pablos, www.VoteTexas.gov, 1/800-252-VOTE (8683).
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Shin Injury Has Been Painful For Too Long DEAR DR. ROACH: I injured my left shin by impact two years and one month ago, and to my astonishment, it still hurts on a diminished but regular basis. I had an X-ray, vein test, nerve test and, finally, an MRI, which showed "some swelling." One doctor told me that it could hurt for the rest of my life! I am in my 60s, but he said age was not a factor. Is this really true? I read that a bone contusion is extremely painful and can take from two weeks to two years to heal; the article did not specify why there is such a large time range, and I assume age, severity of injury and condition of bone are issues. I suffered a tibia and fibula break one year before this incident, but I was walking normally and had very little discomfort from that. This pain is right in the same spot all the time -- exactly where my leg was hit. My surgeon from the fib/ tib said that my bones were 100 percent healed by the time of this new injury. Please advise as to whether my shin really could hurt for the rest of my life. -- C.M. ANSWER: Bone contusions are very painful. The nerve supply to the lining of the bone is robust, and those nerves don't normally send pain signals. When they do, the pain can be exquisite. However, two years is too long for this to be going on. The tibia (shin bone) is very superficial. In a bad trauma to the shin, bacteria can enter through the skin and sometimes can infect the tibia itself. This is called osteomyelitis. However, the MRI scan is very sensitive to this possibility, and most people would have signs of infection, including fever. There also are fractures of the tibia that initially don't show on Xray; again, the MRI is a sensitive test. But, even an MRI isn't perfect, and it may be worthwhile to repeat it. However, I think the most likely condition is nerve damage. Specifically, I am worried that you have a form of complex regional pain syndrome. This occurs after a trauma and causes persistent pain, usually with some changes to the skin or muscle. The real key to the diagnosis would be abnormal pain sensation around the area, with light touch causing pain (this is called allodynia) or an exaggerated response to pain, such as a pinprick (this is called hyperalgesia). Nerve testing and imaging sometimes are abnormal in this condition, but sometimes not. An expert in pain management is the best person to see. Hurting for the rest of your life is not a good option. DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm an octogenarian with prostate issues. My doctor sent me some information about the prostate
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. lift procedure. Can you tell me about it? -- R.T. ANSWER: The prostate lift procedure is considered a minimally invasive surgical procedure for men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It has been shown to improve symptoms and quality of life in men with moderate to severe symptoms of noncancerous prostate enlargement. It seems to be better tolerated than traditional prostate surgery, with a similar improvement in symptoms. It seems like a good option for men with prostate symptoms in whom medication alone doesn't provide adequate relief. The booklet on the prostate gland discusses enlargement and cancer. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach Book No. 1001 628 Virginia Dr. Orlando, FL 32803 Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com. (c) 2017 North America Syndicate Inc. All Rights Reserved
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A BOOK ABOUT THE BALLOON LADY About fifteen years ago I had a call from a woman who was writing an article for a major magazine about Mrs. Constance Wolf of Bluebell, Pennsylvania. In 1961, Mrs. Wolf set a number of world balloon records when she stayed aloft for some forty hours on a flight that originated in Big Spring. She said her mission was to take the record of women’s free balloon flight away from the Russians. I was news director of a radio station in Big Spring then and accompanied her ground crew on that adventure and reported on the progress of the flight to the nation. What got people involved in following this 56 year old grandmother was the fact that we in the ground crew never saw her balloon after it left Big Spring, even though we were reporting on sightings we picked up from airports, news media and law enforcement agencies in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma. We were watching the clock and late in the flight I reported, “if Mrs. Wolf is still in the air, she has broken the Russian record.” The
uncertainty of whether Mrs. Wolf was still up there became a major story and attracted listeners and readers across the USA. It was the biggest story I’ve ever covered. She landed safely in a field near Boley, Oklahoma and broke the Russian record by four hours. Mrs. Wolf and I corresponded by mail until her death. A few weeks ago I received a call from that same woman who had contacted me years ago. She is Jeanne Marie Laskas, who has written books that appear on the New York Times bestseller list. She wrote the book CONCUSSION about football injuries, which was made into a major movie starring Will Smith. She has won numerous writing and journalism awards for her work that has appeared in Esquire, The New Yorker, the Smithsonian, GQ, the Washington Post Magazine and others. She heads up
the writing program at the University of Pittsburgh. She is writing a book about Mrs. Wolf. She previously wrote a book titled THE BALLOON LADY AND OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW. She sent two researchers down to interview me and to look at the material I have about Mrs. Wolf and her flight. One of them recorded my every word from hello to goodbye. Since the book will have an accompanying audio feature, the girl with the mike and recorder had me read some of the reports that I had sent to the station during the flight. They had me take them to the former Hamilton Flying
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Field, the place where the balloon launch occurred and to the site of the motel where Mrs. Wolf stayed. I didn’t know it at the time, but Mrs. Wolf was extremely prominent in Philadelphia society. She and her husband, an attorney who was a general in the armed services, had lavish parties on their estate. Occasionally they would require guests to arrive in their airplanes. Mrs. Wolf’s balloon was used in the movie AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. Among other honors, she was the first woman to fly a balloon over the Alps. The researchers said I was the only person they had interviewed who actually knew Mrs. Wolf. They brought with them copies of letters I had written to the woman balloonist over the years. I still have some of her letters to me.
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Do Something to be Proud Of This past week I was listening to a song by Montgomery Gentry called “Something to be Proud Of” where the narrator in the first verse talks about his grandfather being proud of his life followed by the narrator himself feeling like his father would be ashamed of how his life had turned out, but in reality his father was proud of him for being able to live his life and Will McClure even raise his own family. The song got me thinking about what I myself should be proud of when I think about my own life. I know the song is now several years old, but it does get me thinking every time. I feel proud of where I came from and my family’s heritage on both my mother’s and father’s side. I can also be proud of the work I have done to reach this point in my life where I worked for three years to finally get the opportunity to teach full time. I got to it in an interesting way, but I am thankful and proud for the experience all the same. This brings me to my thoughts this week in that we should all try to do something that we should be proud of. There are too many times in our lives that we do not stop and think about where our lives take us. Sure, there are still many things that I still want to do, but I should still be proud of the work that I have done so far. You hear people all of the time complaining about their situations and “how hard they have it” instead of trying to look at the positives. Some complain about not making enough money, yet fail to see that they are still able to provide for their family and put food on the table. Some others complain about their homes or even the state of their hometown around them, yet do not stop to be thankful for having a home where many people out in the world either live in their vehicles or not even have a home at all. It is the little things that I think a lot of people take for granted at the end of the day when we should be proud of how much we have done. I think this all goes back to earlier columns where I talked about how much people complain about things being a certain way. It is a good stress-reliever sometimes as we try to unload our worries, but at the end of the day they are still there. I found myself complaining about a lot of things to the point where I would annoy other people, but here recently I have only looked at the positive side of things or even not let things bother me as much. I’m happy at where I am right now in my life and am proud to look back at my journey. Could I have done better and maybe gotten to where I am faster? Of course, but it doesn’t mean that I would want to change anything anyway. So the next time you feel the need to complain about your life or your situation, stop and think about how you got there and the lessons you learned along the way. You can at least be proud of the fact that you have the ability to reach a point where you still are able to provide for yourself as well as your family. We can always make ourselves better along the way, but we should always stop and reflect that we have done something to be proud of. Until next time, dear reader, my cap’s off to you!
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Stamford ISD Oliver Elementary - Headstart Paraprofessional. Job Description - Supervision of 3 & 4 yr old students. Some with special needs. Support to classroom teacher. Qualification- High School Degree or Equivalent, Bilingual highly preferred. Pay Range- based on Stamford ISD pay scale. Contact - Send Resume and Application to Kyle Chambers, Principal 500 Oliver Street Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking Personal Trainers to provide personal training to our clients at the Stamford Health Club. This is a contract position and hours will be flexible. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree in exercise, physical fitness or a related field is desired. The right candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of personal training experience and be certified as a personal trainer by a nationally recognized certification organization. Please forward resumes to HR@stamfordhosp.com or drop by the front desk between the hours 8:00 to 5:00 Monday – Thursday.
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Jones County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or employment in, its federally assisted programs or activities. Dale Spurgin, County Judge has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR Part 8). Citizen Participation & Grievance Procedures Notice Jones County reaffirmed previously adopted complaint and grievance procedures regarding its Texas Community Development Block Grant Programs (TxCDBG). Citizens may obtain a copy of these written procedures at the Judge’s office, Jones County Courthouse, at 12th & Commercial in Anson, Texas, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Citizens may also request the procedures be mailed to them by calling Judge Dale Spurgin, County Judge at (325) 823-3741. These procedures outline the steps for a citizen to follow if s/he wishes to file a complaint or grievance about TxCDBG activities. A person who has a complaint or grievance about any services or activities with respect to the TxCDBG project, may during regular business hours submit such complaint or grievance, in writing to the Dale Spurgin, County Judge at P.O. Box 148, Anson, Texas 79501 or may call (325) 823-3741. Jones County will make every effort to respond fully to such complaints within fifteen (15) working days where practicable. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Jones County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Fair Housing Public Service
Announcement Public Service Announcement: Fair Housing, It’s the Law To promote fair housing practices, Jones County encourages potential homeowners and renters to be aware of their rights under the National Fair Housing Law. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin in the sale or rental of units in the housing market. For more information on fair housing or to report possible fair housing discrimination, call the Texas Workforce Commission at (888) 452-4778 or (512) 463-2642 TTY: 512-371-7473 Fair Housing Month Proclamation: Proclamation of October as Fair Housing Month To promote fair housing practices, Jones County will celebrate the proclamation of October as “Fair Housing Month”. Jones County endorses and supports the principle of fair housing and encourages all citizens to support the law of the land in regard to the right of every person to have access to adequate housing of his choice. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, prohibits discrimination in housing and declares it a national policy to provide, within constitutional limits, for fair housing in the United States. The principle of Fair Housing is not only national law and national policy, but a fundamental human concept and entitlement for all Americans; and The National Fair Housing Law, during the month of February, provides an opportunity for all Americans to recognize that complete success in the goal of equal housing opportunity can only be accomplished with the help and cooperation of all Americans. Copies of the County’s Proclamation and Fair Housing Policy are available free of charge at the County Courthouse to any interested person or groups. Política de no discriminación por motivos de discapacidad Condado de Jones no se discrimina por discapacidad en la admisión o acceso a, o
empleo en sus programas de asistencia federal o actividades. Dale Spurgin, juez del Condado ha sido designado para coordinar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de no discriminación contenida en el Departamento de vivienda y desarrollo urbano de (HUD) Reglamento de desarrollo de la sección 504 (24 CFR parte 8). Participación ciudadana y aviso de procedimientos de queja Condado de Jones ha reafirmado previamente adoptados procedimientos de queja y reclamo sobre sus programas de subsidio de desarrollo de comunidad Texas (TxCDBG). Los ciudadanos pueden obtener una copia de estos escritos los procedimientos en la oficina del juez, juzgado del Condado de Jones, en la 12th & comercial en Anson, Texas, entre el horario de 8:00 a 16:30 el lunes al viernes, excepto festivos. Los ciudadanos podrán solicitar también los procedimientos les enviará al juez Dale Spurgin, juez del Condado de (325) 8233741. Estos procedimientos describen los pasos para que un ciudadano a seguir si él o ella desea presentar una queja o reclamo acerca de las actividades TxCDBG. Una persona que tiene una queja o reclamo sobre los servicios o actividades con respecto al proyecto de TxCDBG, podrá durante las horas regulares de negocio presentar dicha queja o reclamación por escrito al Dale Spurgin, juez del condado en P.O. Box 148, Anson, Texas 79501 o puede llamar al (325) 823-3741. Condado de Jones hará todo lo posible para responder a estas quejas dentro de quince 15 días de trabajo siempre que sea posible. Declaración de oportunidad de empleo igualitaria Condado de Jones no discrimina por raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género u origen nacional. Anuncio de servicio público de vivienda justa
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Anuncio de servicio público: Feria de vivienda, es la ley Para promover las prácticas de equidad de vivienda, el Condado de Jones anima a posibles propietarios e inquilinos para ser conscientes de sus derechos bajo la ley de vivienda justa nacional. Título VIII de la ley de derechos civiles de 1968, según enmendada, prohíbe la discriminación contra cualquier persona sobre la base de raza, color, religión, sexo, discapacidad, condición familiar u origen nacional en la venta o alquiler de unidades en el mercado inmobiliario. Para más información sobre equidad de vivienda o a la discriminación de vivienda justa posible informe, llame a la Comisión laboral de Texas al TTY (888) 452-4778 o (512) 463-2642: 512-371-7473 Proclamación del mes de vivienda justa: Proclamación de octubre como el mes de vivienda justa Las prácticas de para promover la Feria de la vivienda, El Condado de Jones celebrará la proclamación de octubre como el “Mes de vivienda justa”. El Condado de Jones respalda y apoya el principio de equidad de vivienda y anima a todos los condadanos a apoyar la ley de la tierra en relación con el derecho de toda persona a tener acceso a la vivienda de su elección. Título VIII de la ley de derechos civiles de 1968, según enmendada, prohibe la discriminación en la vivienda y declara una política nacional para que, dentro de límites constitucionales, de equidad de vivienda en los Estados Unidos. El principio de la Feria de vivienda no es sólo legislación y política nacional, pero un concepto humano fundamental y derecho para todos los americanos; y la ley de vivienda justa nacional, durante el mes de febrero, ofrece una oportunidad para todos los estadounidenses a reconocer que sólo se puede lograr éxito en el objetivo de oportunidad de vivienda igual con la ayuda y cooperación de todos los estadounidenses. Copias del anuncio y política de vivienda justa de la
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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 Bob Cheatham 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 ENVISION CHURCH Pastor: Tannon Nauert 119 S. Wetherbee 325-773-2555 Worship 10:00am 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 First Assembly of God Family Worship Center Pastor Randy Rawls 1214 Compton 325-773-2435 Am Worship: 10:45 First Baptist Church Pastor Jacob West 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 Lueders First Baptist
Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00 MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church Greg Taylor 325-513-2505 AM worship 11:00 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
Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Jess “Bud” Adkins 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00 Saint Ann’s Catholic Church Father Angelo Consemino 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00 St. John’s United Methodist Church Pastor John Erwin 201 S Ferguson 325-773-
2561 AM Worship: 10:50 Solomon Temple Baptist Church Rev. Donnie Massey 315 N. Haskell St. 325-773-2213 AM Worship 9:30 Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00 Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg
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American Legion Post Installs New Officers On the evening of September 9th, 2017 ,the Lueders Clearfork Post 661 and Auxiliary Unit 661 had their 2017-18 Installation of Officers. They came together with members of their post and unit, families and guests with a potluck dinner and a ceremony to install their newly elected officers for the new year. Included in their gathering, they also presented Blue Star Banners to two families that have children serving our country in the armed services. Other honored guests that were included in the ceremony were Doc and Celia Pietzsch from the Sweetwater Post 109 for the swearing in of the new officers. The Post officers this year are CommanderJohn Doerschuk, Vice Commander-Chuck Prewit, Adjunct.-David Olson, Chaplain-
Joe Trumbo, and Sergeant at Arms-Leslie Crawford. The Ladies Auxiliary officers for this year are President-Joyce Olson, Vice President-Ada Wills-Zilio, Secretary-Lois Doerschuk, Treasurer-Margarie Thomas, Chaplain-Letitia Smith, Sergeant at ArmsMonica Prewit. The families that received Blue Star Banners were Mr. and Mrs. Van Watson with a 2 Star Banner for their son, Airman First Class Cade Watson and their son-in-law SSGT Eric Reqwenez; and Mr. and Mrs. Don Brewster received a Blue Star Banner for the services of their son Senior Airman Don Brewster Jr. They were presented to the families by Post Commander John Doerschuk and former 2016-17 Unit President Lois Doerschuk.
Commander John Doerschuk, Van and Shelly Watson, Don and Rhonda Brewster, and Unit Secretary Lois Doerschuk. Front row Don Brewster Jr. Children. (Picture by LT Creations Photography)