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Local Service Member Surprises Her Niece

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BY HOLLY BEARDEN

In July of this year, Middle School receptionist, Renea Jones got a phone call from 2016 Stamford graduate Zoey Smart. Zoey had enlisted in the Air Force and hadn’t seen her family in over a year and a half. She knew she would be coming home to Stamford during September and wanted to surprise her niece, Macie who is in 7th grade.

Last Friday at the pep rally Macie was called onto the basketball court to what she thought was a dance competition as part of the Middle School pep rally. High School Principal, Mr. London got over the loud speaker and called Zoey out from the door she was hidden behind. The look on Macie’s face was priceless, and I’m happy everyone at the pep rally got to be part of such a special moment.

“She’s always been my person. We’ve always been close.

I haven’t seen her in so long and we only get to FaceTime from time to time.” Over the weekend Zoey and Macie watched movies and even went to the fair and spent some much needed family time together.

Zoey, we thank you so much for your service and Stamford is proud of you!

The 2018 Homecoming Court is composed of (front) Brooklyn Woodard, Andrianna Pardo, (back) Carli Lefevre, and Brittany Macias, (See Page 7 for more information.)

Explosion at Stamford Lake Causes One Death A house explosion at Lake Stamford on Thursday, September 13th claimed the life of Wayne Fillingim of Brownfield. His wife, Vicki Fillingim, still remains in the hospital at University

Medical Center’s Burn Unit in Lubbock where she was recently moved out of ICU. The couple was working on their lake home when the explosion happened.

Stamford EMS, Haskell EMS,

Haskell VFD, and Haskell Sheriff’s Department all responded to the 911 call from a neighbor who witnessed the explosion.

A funeral for Wayne Fillingim was held Tuesday,

September 18th at 2:00 p.m. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation by State Fire Marshall’s office.

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RENT: The TCR Old Timer’s Association rents the Bunkhouse and Roundup buildings.

The new manager is Ann Heathington, and she can be reached at 325-773-8057. Please leave a message and she will return your call. The price for the Bunkhouse is $50 deposit and $250 for a one day rental.

The price for the Roundup is $150 deposit and $325 for a one day rental.

CODE CLUB: Stamford Carnegie Library CODE CLUB every Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 pm.

Grades 6-12 welcome to attend.

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.

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, 325-

674-1885, 1849 South 1st, Abilene, TX 79605

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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.

SEPT 21ST-22ND

BBQ COOK-OFF: Jones County Fair First Annual BBQ Cook-Off Sept. 2122 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 325-823-2432 or email: jones@ag.tamu.edu

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THE COWBOY COUNTRY MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN FOR HOMECOMING ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, FROM 9:00am-2:00pm during the Classic Car Show on the square.

SEPT 30TH

SINGING: The 5th Sunday Singing is taking place at the Fort Phantom Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome, so come on out and sing!

CHURCH SERVICE: The Avoca United Methodist Church would like to invite everyone to Sunday Service, Sept 30 at 9:45 am at the slab in Lueders.

OCT 1ST-3RD

REVIVAL: Hinkle Family Revival will take place on Monday-Wednesday,

October 1-3 at the slab in Lueders. The meal will be served at 5 and service will begin at 7. Everyone is welcome!

OCT 5TH-6TH

JUBILEE: Hawley Jubilee is coming Friday and Saturday, October 5-6. Friday will feature the Kickoff With Our Cook-Off at 6:00 pm.

Horseshoe/Washer Pits Open. Karaoke/Hula Hoop Contest & Music. Saturday’s fun begins at 9:00am. Lots of Kids activities, Car Show, Dessert Cook-off, Horseshoe/ Washer Tournaments. Live Music begins at 7pm.

OCT 19TH-20TH

BROADWAY PRODUCTION: Presented by Celebrity Attractions, JERSEY BOYS comes to the Abilene Convention Center for two performances October 19th at 7:30 pm and October 20th at 2:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 14th and may be purchased via phone 800.869.1451, in person at the Abilene Convention Center, or online at CelebrityAttractions.com.

Groups of 10 or more may be placed now by calling 800.869.1451 x220.

Lueders Church Service The Avoca United Methodist Church would like to invite everyone to Sunday Service September 30 at 9:45 am at the slab in Lueders. Also, the Hinkle Family Revival will take place on Monday-Wednesday October 1-3 at the slab in Lueders. The meal will be served at 5 and service will begin at 7. Everyone is welcome!

BIRTHDAYS SEPT 24 - Curtis Birdsong SEPT 26 - Robert McLellan SEPT 27 - Jeryl Ann Cooper SEPT 29 - Kaston Vega

Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-773-5550 and let us know!

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OBITUARIES

Patricia Ann Bogle

Lueders-Avoca FFA officers and Third Graders in Anson for Jones County Ag in the Classroom. (Photo courtesy of Ginger Niehaus.)

Library Code Club First Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25th

BY LUCI WEDEKING The library is looking for kids in grades 6-12 to come join our new Code Club!

So, what exactly is Code Club, you say? Our Code Club is a yearlong program we will be hosting each week that teaches computer programming. Computer programming is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing industries in America. A degree in this field is in high demand, and almost guarantees high paying jobs straight out of college.

Code Club will teach kids the basics and give them an early entry into this exciting field. The curriculum provides logical lessons that will take some from not knowing how to code to being able to make websites, video games, apps, etc.

Sounds complex? I promise you, it’s not! If your kids like playing games on the computer, or video games at home, they will LOVE Code Club! The best part is the program is flexible, so your busy schedule will love it too!

It’s self paced. There is no commitment to come each week unless they want to. Kids can go at their own pace.

No need for everyone to be on the same lesson at the same time. If they miss a week (or more) they can pick it back up right where they left off.

It’s self guided. Kids get to choose what they’re actually interested in. They’re empowered to take ownership. The lessons are fun, and play like a game. There are rewards for unlocking each level and meeting goals.

It’s social. We learn best in social settings. Peers become a resource, and an incentive to continue learning. Friendly competitions arise and we cheer each other on.

The first Code Club is Tuesday, September 25th from 4:00-5:00pm, and we will meet every Tuesday from 4:005:00, going forward. There is no registration, everyone is welcome to attend. Parents must come in to the library to sign a permission slip at the first meeting, but are not required to stay. Please bring a laptop or tablet (with the battery fully charged) if you are able to do so. I have been told school issued computers/tablets can be used for Code Club. The library computers are limited, so bringing your own device will guarantee a spot. This first meeting will be an introduction to Code Club, we will learn about the program, answer questions, and sign everyone up for their own account.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at 4:00 Tuesday, September 25th, at our first meeting of Code Club!

Patricia Ann Bogle, 77, entered eternal peace on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Hendrick Medical Center.

Patricia Ann (Wardwell) Bogle was born on July 11, 1941 in Mexia, Texas. She was one of four children blessing the union of Barron Wardwell and Annie (Burnham) Wardwell. She attended school at Stamford for 11 years and completed her final year with G.E.D. courses. She married John Bogle February 1958 and together they worked at the meat market at Piggly Wiggly and also Lawrence Brothers. Patricia also worked for a short time at the sewing factory and nursing home before joining her husband at the grocery stores. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. In her spare time Patricia enjoyed sewing, crafting and cooking for her family and loved ones.

She was predeceased by her parents; and her daughter, Michelle Barnett in 2011.

She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her; loving husband of 60 years, Johnny Bogle; sons, Ricky Bogle and wife Annette, Dusty Barnett and wife Nicole; sisters, Debbie Dancer and husband Henry, Jeanetta Kay Gray and husband Eddie; brother Dwain Wardwell and wife Barbara; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Patricia’s life was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Jesse Morton officiating. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

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

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Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament The Stamford Kiwanis Club hosted its 35th annual Donnie Doster Memorial Golf Tournament at the Stamford Country Club on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16.

There were 31 teams consisting of 93 players

in this year's event. The tournament was a complete success for the Kiwanis and all the entrants. A brisket supper was furnished on Saturday evening for all players and their spouses.

Closest to the Pin winners for Saturday's competition

were Raymond Villanueva and Blake Nauert. Closest to the Pin winner for both holes on Sunday was Rode McElreath. Pictured are the winning teams of each flight.

The Championship Flight Winners-Raymond Villanueva, Hagen Hutchinson, Blake Nauert with a 2-day course record of 36 under par.

1st Flight Winners-Jon Cook, Tex Middlebrook, Brooks Hagler

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Raiders Varsity Football Team: (top) Jeremiah Jarvis, Logan Hearn, Riley Moore, Dai’Quain Brown, Wyntana Fields, Jacob Jarvis, Jacob Hammond, Joshua Robertson, Tobi Crane, Coach Eric Hearn; (bottom) Scotty Hock, Evan Lopez, Wyatt Moorefield, Landon Abney, Elijah Flores, Gavin Roberts

2nd Flight Winners-Darryl Goetz, Randy Walters, Rey Alvarez, Jr.

3rd Flight Winners-Ken Jones, Monroe Burkman, Lloyd Wingrove.

Raider Cheerleaders: (top) Alyssa Wyatt, Courtney Webb, Brittney Villanueva, Gloria Moorefield; (bottom) Alyssa Webb, Autumn Barnes

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Third Quarter Key In Bulldogs 61-28 Win Over Anson Tigers

BY JENNIFER CRAIG The Stamford Bulldogs exploded for a 26 third point quarter to build an insurmountable lead against longtime Jones County rival Anson Tigers.

The Dogs had a 28-22 lead at halftime at Bill Anderson Stadium Friday but posted touchdowns on each of four third quarter drives to build a cushion the visiting Tigers couldn’t wipe out.

The first half was a closely contested battle with each team being able to move the football against the other.

The Tigers took the opening kickoff and controlled most of the first quarter using the legs of running back Elijah Moser and quarterback Drew Hagler to move from the Anson 41 to the Stamford 24. On first down RJ Smith caught Moser for a loss back to the 26. Moser gained a yard on second down but Hagler was sacked by D’Marcus Barber for a six yard loss on fourth down.

The Bulldogs took over and drew first blood scoring on a 10-yard Peyton Bevel to Trace Edwards

pass. The kick failed, but the Bulldogs were off to a 6-0 lead with 4:30 left in the first quarter.

The Tigers came roaring back with a seven play 70-yard drive. Hagler opened up with a 13 yard QB keeper. He followed up with a yard gain and a one yard pass to Issak Fernandez. Facing third and six the junior signal caller looked for Daniel Davis, who used a push off to get leverage on the Bulldog defender, for a 41 yard gain down to the Stamford 12.

Moser got the call on three straight plays and pushed the ball over from the three.

Hagler ran for a two point conversion to give the Tigers an 8-6 lead with 1:38 left in the first quarter.

The Bulldogs started at their own 48 thanks to a kickoff return by Josh Mueller. Barber opened the drive jumping through traffic for a six yard gain.

Smith and Bevel hooked up for a twelve yard but a penalty pushed the Dogs back to the 39. Smith closed out the first quarter with a twelve yard gain on the ground. Bevel closed out the drive on the first play of the second quarter with

a 27 yard scramble for a touchdown. Mitchell added the two point conversion.

Anson came back relying on the ground game of Moser and Hagler. The Tigers covered 67 yards in eleven plays. The drive culminated with a 24 yard pass from Hagler to Fernandez. Hagler was stopped short on a run for the two point conversion so the score was tied at 14-all with 6:30 left in the first half.

The Bulldogs ate up most of the remaining time in the first quarter with a 54 yard drive that took 12 plays.

The Dogs stuck mainly to the ground but converted a crucial fourth and ten from their own 46 with a 29 yard pass from Bevel to J. Mueller. Bevel followed that with a six yard gain to Shavaris Cooper; Cooper got the call on the ground on the next play but was stopped for no gain. Bevel kept on the next two plays, earning eight and then seven yards to push to football to the Anson four.

Barber got three yards on two carries to give the Dogs a first and goal from the one. The junior running back was turned back for a four yard loss. Mitchell was there to receive Bevel’s second TD pass of the night from five yards out. Smith added PAT for a 21-14 lead and the Bulldogs would not trail again.

Smith hit a high spinner on the ensuing kickoff and Kaleb Flick was there to recover for the Dogs and give them a first down at the Anson 35. Two penalties quickly pushed Stamford back to midfield.

Bevel found Mitchell for a 17 yard gain. The two hooked up for a 33 yard touchdown on the next play as Mitchell juked his way through defenders. Smith added the PAT and the Dogs had a 28-14 lead with 1:52 left in the first half.

Fernandez returned the kickoff out to the Anson 39. Hagler made the big

play of the drive with a 25 yard keeper down to the Stamford 30. Davis used his height advantage over the Stamford defender for a 14 yard gain. Jackson Heidenheimer followed with a nine yard catch.

Moser closed out the drive with a seven yard touchdown run. Hagler hit Fernandez for the two point conversion to cut the Stamford lead to 28-22 with just 20 seconds left in the half.

The Bulldogs took the second half kickoff and never looked back. Edwards returned the kick out to midfield. Barber was hit in the backfield for a loss of three. Bevel wiped out the third and thirteen with a 22 yard pass to Flick. That was followed up by completions to Barber for six yards and Smith for five yards and a first down at the Anson 20. Edwards and Bevel connected for their second touchdown on the next play. (More would follow as the two would hook up for four touchdowns on the night.) Mitchell tried to salvage a bad snap but was stopped short so the Stamford lead was 34-22.

The Tigers moved to the Bulldog 17, largely on the basis of a 36 yard pass from Hagler to Fernandez.

Anson went for it on fourth and seven from the Stamford 17; a pass intended for Fernandez was well defended and the ball went over on downs.

The Bulldogs made quick work of this drive. Bevel hit Edwards and the fleet receiver out ran defenders for an 83 yard touchdown.

Bevel hit Duran for the two points so the Dogs had a 42-22 lead.

Blue’s defense stopped the Tigers for a three-andout to force the first punt of the game with under three minutes left in the third quarter.

The Dogs took over in Anson territory at the 42.

Duran caught a Bevel pass on first down and almost

split defenders to rack up more than the 36 yards he did gain down to the Anson six. Bevel gained a yard on first down and had no open receivers on second down.

Edwards was Johnny-onthe-spot for his third TD of the night (Bevel’s sixth of eight passing with a running TD thrown in for good measure.) The PAT failed.

The Bulldog defense forced another three-andout from the Tigers with Moser being stopped after a two yard gain and Hagler being hit by Carson Holt for a yard loss. An incomplete pass killed the drive and forced a punt.

The Bulldogs took over at their own 46 and went to the air. They hit pay dirt on the third play of the drive.

Edwards was there once again to add a score as well as mileage to the cause.

A poor snap left the Dogs looking at a 48-22 score.

The next Anson drive was quickly scuttled forcing a punt.

The Dogs added to their lead when the Bevel to Edwards pipeline worked again. This touchdown pass and run covered 52 yards. After the PAT failed the Bulldogs still had a comfortable 54-22 lead with just nine seconds left in the third quarter.

It went from bad to worse for the visiting Tigers.

Hagler kept for several yards but was stripped of the ball on Anson’s first play. Garrett Arendall was there to fall on the ball for the Bulldogs at the Anson 44.

Mitchell took a flip from Bevel and turned in an eleven yard gain on first down but was stopped for only a yard on second down. Bevel converted the first down with a 17 yard scramble to the Anson 15.

A holding penalty pushed Blue back to the 25. Two incomplete passes and a run for no gain left the Dogs facing fourth and 20.

Mitchell caught his third

touchdown pass to erase the fourth down. Baker added the PAT to close out the scoring for the Dogs with 9:26 left in the game.

Anson wasn’t ready to call it quits and the Bulldogs helped out with two 15 yard penalties to push the ball down to the Stamford 36. Hagler called his own number and worked his way through defenders for an Anson touchdown. A pass attempt for a two point conversion failed leaving the score at the 61-28 final with a Bulldog victory.

Stamford runs its season record to 3-0 while the Tigers drop to 0-3.

Stamford will host the 1-2 Haskell Indians for Homecoming Friday night at Bill Anderson Stadium.

The Indians are coming off a 34-7 victory over the Munday Moguls. The 0-3 Tigers have an open date as they try to regroup.

Stamford 6 22 26 7--61 Anson 8 14 0 6--28

Last Week’s Games District 3-2A, Division I: Stamford 61, Anson 28; Stanton 35, Forsan 21; Hamlin 32, Hawley 6; Reagan County 13, Ozona 6; Winters 36, Bangs 6.

Others: Jim Ned 35, Merkel 26; Roscoe 41, Miles 29; Haskell 34, Munday 7; Dublin 46, DeLeon 26; Comanche 20, Clyde 0; Eastland 48, Albany 14; Lubbock Monterey 34, Clovis (NM) 21. Six-Man: Ira 65, Lueders-Avoca 20.

This Week’s Games District 3-2A, DI: Haskell at Stamford (Homecoming); Forsan at Colorado City; Albany at Hawley; Ozona at Harper; Ranger at Winters.

Others: Roscoe at Munday; DeLeon at Comanche; Lubbock Monterey at Lubbock Cooper; OPEN: Merkel, Anson, Clyde.

Six-Man: Lueders-Avoca at Blackwell.

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The 2018 Stamford High School Homecoming Queen Nominees NAME: Andrianna Pardo PARENTS: Ruby Montanez & DJ Pardo ESCORT: Father-DJ Pardo SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: The Avid Program, Cheer, Student Council, Fccla, Basketball HONORS: 3rd In State @ Uil Spirit Competition & 1st in the Band Dance Division, Avid Top Student, Art Top Student COMMUNITY SERVICE: Salvation Army, Love & Care Ministries, Avid Tutor, Cowboy Museum, Mini Cheer Camp PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plans to attend Angelo State University, and work on a degree to become a nurse practitioner.

NAME: Carli Lefevre PARENTS: Jonathon & Amber Lefevre ESCORT: Father-Jonathon

Lefevre SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Ag- 4 years, Band-4 years Drum Major-3 years, Basketball-1 year, Cheer-4 years, CROSS COUNTRY-4 YEARS, FCA-4 YEARS, OAP- 4 YEARS, STUDENT COUNCIL-4 YEARS, TRACK-4 YEARS, CLASS OFFICER- 2 YEARS HONORS RECEIVED WHILE IN SCHOOL: Ag Chapter Officer for 4 years and Double Mountain District Officer 1 year where she has advanced in many speaking events; National Honor Society Member for 3 years; Student Council President; State Cheer Competition-3 years; All American Cheerleader COMMUNITY SERVICE: Various church activities, including mission trip to Washington, D.C. where they

fed the homeless; volunteer with Vacation Bible School; organized a bake sale to raise money and awareness of ALS; donated to Toys for Tots.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Her plans include attending college where she plans to pursue a degree in Animal Science.

All-District MVP; Academic AllDistrict in Basketball COMMUNITY SERVICE: Speech meet timekeeper; Family Reading Night at Oliver; Little League Basketball Tournament; Salvation Army PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend a 4 year college to become a social worker

NAME: Brooklyn Woodard MOTHER - JESSICA WOODARD; NIECE OF LUCRETIA WOODARD ESCORT: Brother- Brandon Pritchard SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Varsity Basketball- 4 years; Varsity Softball- 2 years; Varsity Track4 years; Varsity Cheer- 2 years; AVID- 4 years HONORS: Earned a silver(2) medal at the state track meet in the 200m dash; Basketball

NAME: Brittany Macias PARENTS: Noel and Brandi Macias ESCORT: Father-Noel Macias SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: Varsity Cross Country- 4 Years; Varsity Track- 4 Years; Varsity Softball- 4 Years; AVID- 4 Years COMMUNITY SERVICE: Family Reading Night volunteer, AVID Tutor PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: My goal is to become a dental hygienist.

Bevel Named to ARN Top Ten for 3rd week in a Row Bulldog Quarterback Peyton Bevel and receiver Trace Edwards were named Reporter-News Big Country Players of the Week for their outstanding play in the Bulldogs 52-13 victory over Merkel in the season opener. Bevel finished 13 for 24 for 441 passing yards and four TDs. Edwards caught all four scores, totaling eight receptions for 334 yards.

Bevel also was chosen #2 on the Top Ten list for his performance in the second week of the season in Stamford’s 53-29 win over Roscoe. He was 16 of 23 passing for 273 yards and six TDs. Bevel added 74 rushing yards and another TD. Peyton Bevel also received #1 on the Top Ten this week in the Bulldog’s win

over Anson 61-28. He was 19 of 27 for 425 yards through the air and added eight carries for 81 yards and another score. Bevel’s top target Friday, Trace Edwards, had six catches for 179 yards and five scores.

The Bulldogs are off to a 3-0 start and are ranked No. 10 in the latest Associated Press poll.

Meet the SHS Seniors

NAME: Candice Frohn FAVORITE SUBJECT: History WHAT GOALS DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH DURING YOUR SENIOR YEAR?: To get accepted into college WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?: Become an X-Ray Tech WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT STAMFORD?: Close relationships BEST PART OF BEING A STAMFORD BULLDOG?: Having Bulldog Pride NAME: Brandon Campbell FAVORITE SUBJECT: Art WHAT GOALS DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH DURING YOUR SENIOR

YEAR?: Save money for college WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?: Go to college WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT STAMFORD?: My quiet neighborhood BEST PART OF BEING A STAMFORD BULLDOG?: The people you can surround yourself with NAME: Brittany Macias FAVORITE SUBJECT: Athletics WHAT GOALS DO YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH DURING YOUR SENIOR YEAR?: To earn at least 9 college hours WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?: To become a dental assistant

and then finish my degree to become a dental hygienist WHAT WILL YOU MISS ABOUT STAMFORD?: Living 15 minutes from my grandparents BEST PART OF BEING A STAMFORD BULLDOG?: Having teammates push you when times get hard

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Friday Night’s Stats SCORING SUMMARY S – Trace Edwards 10 pass from Peyton Bevel (kick failed) 4:30 A – Elijah Moser 3 run (Drew Hagler run) 1:38 Second Quarter S – Bevel 27 run (D’Marcus Barber run) 11:46 A – Issak Fernandez 24 pass from Hagler (run failed) 6:30 S – Tre Mitchell 5 pass from Bevel (RJ Smith kick) 2:34 S – Mitchell 35 pass from Bevel (Nolan Baker kick) 1:52 A – Moser 7 run (Fernandez pass from Hagler) 0:20 Third Quarter S – Edwards 20 pass from Bevel (run failed) 9:45 S – Edwards 83 pass from Bevel (Duran pass from Bevel) 5:45 S – Edwards 5 pass from Bevel (kick failed) 2:38 S – Edwards 52 pass from Bevel (kick failed) 0:09 Fourth Quarter S ¬– Mitchell 25 pass from Bevel (Baker kick) 9:26 A – Hagler 36 run (pass failed) 8:29 Stamford Anson First Downs 21 22 Rushing Yards 21-105 43-185 Passing Yards 436 203 Total Offense 541 388 Comp-Att-Int 21-31-0 15-25-0 Punts 1-39 2-32 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-2 Penalties-yards 11-95 5-50 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing Stamford: Peyton Bevel 6-60, TD; Tre Mitchell 3-13; RJ Smith 2-12; D’Marcus Barber 6-8; Shavaris Cooper 2-2; Lane Patton 1-11; Team 1-(-1). Anson: Elijah Moser 26-113. 2 TDs; Drew Hagler 17-72, TD. Passing Stamford: Peyton Bevel 20-28-0, 437 yds, 8 TDs; Tre Mitchell 1-3-0, (-1) yds. Anson: Drew Hagler 15-25-0, 203 yds, TD. Receiving Stamford: Trace Edwards 6-178, 5 TDs; Tre Mitchell 5-91, 3 TDs; R.J. Smith 4-22; Zach Duran 2-82; Josh Mueller 1-29; Kaleb Flick 1-22; Shavaris Cooper 1-6; D’Marcus Barber 1-6. Anson: Issak Fernandez 5-74; Daniel Davis 3-76; Dylyn Pyle 3-26; Elijah Moser 2-9; Jackson Heidenheimer 1-9; Julian Garcia 1-9..

DISTRICT 3-AA, DIV I STANDINGS Overall Stamford 3 0 166 70 Winters 3 0 94 25 Hawley 3 0 124 85 Forsan 0 3 47 88 Ozona 0 3 40 82

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SISD MENU SEPTEMBER 24-28 MONDAY EGG & SAUSAGE MELT, MAPLE WAFFLES, ASSORTED CEREALS & STRING CHEESE BREADED FISH BITES & MAC & CHEESE, BEEF ENCHILADAS & TORTILLA CHIPS, PB&J SANDWICH TUESDAY MINI CINNAMON ROLLS, EGG & CHEESE STUFFED FUNDLE, ASSORTED CEREALS & STRING CHEESE POPCORN CHICKEN & MASHED POTATO BOWL W/ ROLL, BONELESS WINGS & ROLL, PB&J SANDWICH WEDNESDAY APPLE STUFFED BREADSTICK, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PIZZA, ASSORTED CEREALS & STRING

CHEESE CHEESE RAVIOLI W/ MARINARA & BREADSTICK, SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICH, PB&J SANDWICH THURSDAY EGG, HAM & CHEESE BFAST TACO, KOLACHE, ASSORTED CEREALS & STRING CHEESE THAI CHICKEN & CILANTRO RICE, TURKEY & CHEESE SALAD W/ROLL. PB&J SANDWICH FRIDAY CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFIN, PANCAKE-ON-A-STICK, ASSORTED CEREALS & STRING CHEESE SAUSAGE PIZZA W/ BREAKSTICK, (OLIVERPEPPERONI PIZZA), CHICKEN SANDWICH, PB&J SANDWICH

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TEACHER OF THE WEEK The Teacher of the Week is Stephanie Carver! She grew up in Knox City and has been teaching for 19 years, 5 of those being in Stamford. Her hobbies include anything with her family. She enjoys cooking and canning when she is not attending her kids’ school events. She is married to Riley and they have two kids- Carson who is a sophomore and Riley Paige who is in 8th grade.

When asked about her proudest moment as a teacher she says, “It is just seeing kids that have faced various obstacles become successful.” She likes Stamford ISD because everyone has the students’ best interest in mind. The faculty works together in order for the kids to taste

success.

One of her goals as a teacher is to help students believe in themselves and know that they can accomplish all things if they set their mind to it.

Congrats, Mrs. Carver!

Stamford ISD is lucky to have you!

Coleman Cross Country Meet Results Varsity Girls-2nd Place Team: Laramie Terrell- 4th Place Medalist, Chloe Hall-5th Place Medalist, Kristian Cantu23rd Place, Britt Macias-27th Place, Shandlee Mueller-29th, Carli Lefevre-35th Place, Candace Clayton-36th Place, Thalia Ponce-40th Place. 76 Total Runners JV Girls-2nd Place Team: Anna Beltran-2nd Place Medalist, Katilyn McClintock-5th Place Medalist, Gabby Lintini-22nd Place, Mariah Fletcher-30th Place, Mystikal Medina-33rd Place. 44 Total Runners 8th Grade-1st Place Team: Emily Patterson-4th Place Medalist, Laylonna Applin-6th Place Medalist, Kayla Cantu7th Place Medalist, Alissa Aguilar-10th Place Medalist, Brylee Strand-12th Place Medalist, Madison Profit-18th Place. 68 Total Runners 7th Grade-3rd Place Team: Lainee Lefevre-6th Place Medalist, Hannah Shipp -8th Place Medalist, Emily Muehlstein-11th Place Medalist, Chambree Lefevre12th Place Medalist, Kyndall Edwards-35th Place, Lorah Andruch-41st Place. 76 Total Runners

WOW; it is hard to believe how green everything has gotten and really growing since all the nice rain. It is amazing what a wonderful rain will do. Sure have enjoyed the cooler weather, but they say it will get hot again.

Football is the excitement in the air now and is keeping most everyone busy. School is going right along and most youngsters are eager to attend.

Just a reminder that on Saturday, Sept. 22, is our musical. The concession stand will be open at 5:30 PM and the program will begin at 6 P M. Come out and enjoy the good food, the music is great and lots of wonderful fellowship.

There will be only two more musicals this year, Sept and Oct. We do not have musicals in Nov. and Dec. due to the holidays.

See you Saturday!!!

Tickets are now on sale for the Famous Sausage Supper at the Old Glory Lodge on Saturday, October 13. Dale and Carm Letz and Doug and Debbie Vahlenkamp are from Old Glory selling tickets, if you need some call them.

Dale and Carm Letz were in Haskell on Saturday to watch granddaughters, Darbee and Laynee New at their Cheer Camp. They then visited with the girls other grandparents, Mike and Teresa New. Later they enjoyed having dinner out with daughter, Lacey and family Micah, Darbee, Laynee, and Hazelee in Haskell.

Kara Briggs and Crete of Haskell spent Saturday afternoon with her grandparents, Glen and Helen Pierce. Doug and Debbie Vahlenkamp,and Dale and Carm joined other family members at the First United Methodist Church in Stamford for services and the baptism of Doug and Debbie’s grandson, Levi Vahlenkamp. Following the services the group gathered at a restaurant in Stamford for lunch.

Levi is the son of Robert and Pam Vahlenkamp of Stamford. Joining them for lunch were some of Pam’s family, also Robert and Sabrina Pippen and children of Anson and D J and Miranda Vahlenkamp of Abilene. Following the meal some of the group gathered at Robert and Pam’s home to help the twins, Isaiah and Savanah celebrate their 15th birthday. Happy Birthday to them.

Later Kim Lowack and Kelly came over for a visit, and they all got to enjoy some birthday cake with Kelly on her 14th birthday.

On Friday, Phyllis Letz, joined Sue Callicoatte of Abilene in Abilene for lunch and a nice visit. Later Phyllis went over to visit her daughter, Jana, and granddaughter, Deanne, and they enjoyed dinner out together.

On Sunday, Albert and Jana Hinkle drove to Crowell for a family reunion. Deanne came to spend some time with her grandparents, Danny

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and Phyllis Letz, before returning to college.

The Multi County Retired Teachers and School Personnel met at the First United Methodist Church in Hamlin on Wednesday for their luncheon and meeting with 17 in attendance. President, Dorothy Watkins, welcomed everyone and Ed Womack gave the invocation. The delicious meal was prepared and served by the ladies of the church. Following the meal, Dorothy called the meeting to order. Anita read the minutes and Betty gave the treasurer’s report.

The group discussed the importance of becoming members and keeping in connect with their representatives. Happy Birthday was sung to Almeta Young who was celebrating her 94th birthday. She got the door prize. We were glad to welcomed a new member, Katrina Plank of Anson.

Everyone is encouraged to bring in new members.

Dorothy reminded everyone to attend the next meeting that will be held on Wednesday, November 14 at the Church of Christ in Hawley.

The Senior Citizens Dance on Thursday evening at the Old Glory Community Center was well attended and everyone enjoyed the evening.

Thanks to all the ladies that brought all the good food and to Kelly Bartlett for helping us out. Happy Birthday was sung to Kevin Rainwater and anniversary

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By Anita Dozier greetings was given to Bob and Juandell Giles on 59 years. Hope to see all of you at the next dance on October 11.

Thought for the week: “As you ramble on through life, whatever be your goal; keep your eyes upon the donut and not on the hole.”

Happy Birthday Wishes go to Ruthie Elkins, Johnny Barerra, Joe Alves, Jana Grisham, Maxine Sherrod, Autumn Barbee, Tamara Jones, Jill Brown, Barbara Terrell, Chad Teichelman, Robin Diers, Parris Pittman,Peggy Adler, Brinlee Bly, Melvin Vahlenkamp, Dusty Dunham, Jami Evans,Glen Schonerstedt, Addison Corzine, Joseph Bly, Carolyn Marshall, Peri Sherrod, Gary McNutt, Camelle Sharp, Brenda Reel, Joyce Lefevre, Wham Sherrod, Ryan Heidenheimer, Ryan Branch, and Robert McLellan.We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Clay and Delinda Ender, and Bobby and Norva Smith. Have a great day.

A Big Thank You! The Cowboy Country Museum is excited to announce a generous donation from BBVA Compass Bank.

BBVA recently donated four fireproof filing cabinets to the Museum for archival storage. Maintaining a fire-proof archival storage in our Museum has been a priority for the past year, and with the help of BBVA, the Museum is one step closer. An important purpose of the Cowboy Country Museum is to preserve the history of Stamford, and this includes

documents, letters, and photographs that require special storage. With the help of BBVA, this will bring us closer to achieving our mission toward preservation of historical documents. It is through generous donations, such as this material donation from BBVA, that help us better serve Stamford and its surrounding communities. Thank you to BBVA Compass Bank, and the wonderful staff at the Stamford Branch for making this possible.

We also need to thank Big Country

Electric, specifically Cary McClintock and Cody McClintock for their help in moving these items from the Bank to the Museum. And a big shout out to the city guys, Alan Plumlee, Raymond Pippin, Jeffery Pippin, Cruz Hernandez, and Brandon Guzman, for helping with this effort also. It is wonderful when the community works together to help each other.

Please stop by and see the latest addition to the Museum! For more information, call us at 325/773-2500.

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Solutions, But What Solutions?

Editor’s note: This is the third part in my series on drugs and addiction in our communities. If you have not read the first two parts (“Real Problems, Our Problems” and “They Are Us”), I encourage you to do so.

Our communities are decaying from drug addiction and the accompanying crime, death, despair, and other adverse impacts. It is incumbent on community leaders to create and enact solutions, rather than wait on someone else to solve the problem. In discussion at the recent West Texas Rural Summit, one sheriff said something striking—he wanted to put drug dealers behind bars, but drug use is less a law enforcement problem and more a healthcare problem. Half of his jail is filled with drug charges and over half of those drug-related inmates are dealing with some form of mental illness. To make matters worse, 80% of drugrelated inmates are repeat drug offenders. Simply locking up drug users does not solve a problem, it only keeps jail beds filled.

I can only conclude that we are fighting the wrong fight. By locking up drug

users, we’re fighting the symptoms of the problem, not the problem itself.

Instead, we need to look at why the symptoms exist in the first place.

USDA research finds that rural drug use is a symptom of several problems. Most important, in my mind, is that drug use has become a primary form of self-medication.

Drug users are medicating for a number of reasons, including depression and despair, as well as lacking economic opportunity (which, in itself, only further fuels depression and despair). The solution is not to lock up folks who don’t want to be in the throes of addiction to begin with. The solution is to help addicted folks to get clean and to prevent addiction from happening in the first place.

It is easy to wish for answers through stronger law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Law enforcement is a necessary piece of the puzzle to enforce laws and arrest drug dealers, but law enforcement cannot solve the problem of addiction.

By design, law enforcement is a reactive approach—it attacks a problem after the

problem already exists.

A farmer doesn’t control weeds in his field solely by letting the weeds grow and then removing them.

Removing growing weeds is only part of the solution.

The farmer strives to use good management practices that prevent the weeds from ever growing at all.

So it goes with addiction.

Relying on law enforcement alone might control some of the problems, but law enforcement alone will never wholly prevent the problems from popping up.

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. For too long we have expected to control the decay of drugs and addiction in our towns with law enforcement solutions alone. Then, we’re dejected and dismayed when the problems seem to continue. It’s time for a new model. It’s time to strike at the reasons that addiction exists.

And coming next week, I’ll explain why that answer lies in this phrase: shine a light into the darkness.

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

Terrell and Hall Named to ARN Top Ten Stamford Cross Country runners Laramie Terrell and Chloe Hall were named #7 for their outstanding performance at the Eula Meet. Terrell, a sophomore, finished in 12:38 to place fourth individually. The freshman Hall ran a 12:47 in Eula, earning seventh place. The Stamford girls cross country team placed second at the Eula meet.

This week Terrell and Hall earned Honorable Mention honors finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, at the

Coleman meet. The Lady Bulldogs placed second as a team.

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Jewellee Kuenstler The Museum has been busy setting up the Homecoming Exhibit.

We have pulled out all our Stamford School memorabilia including photos, uniforms, sweaters, jackets, annuals, trophies and odd and ends, to make sure we accurately portray the history of the Stamford School. (Actually, for a week our New Gallery looked like the school attic threw up!)

So, to continue from the article last week, we are going to look at four more rural schools that consolidated with Stamford ISD. The following information came from The Chaparral, published in 1927.

Sunnyside District “The area of the district is 17 square miles. The building is located 12 miles north of Anson and about five miles west of Stamford on the Stamford-Hamlin highway. The Sunnyside which became officially known by that name in September 1901 was first known as Davis School because of its situation on the Davis farm. It was twice moved before it became permanently located on the present site and generally known as Sunnyside. [It] acquired its name from one of the Literary Societies of the old Davis school which was named for the home of the American Poet, Washington Irving. The citizens of the community count the school the center of progress and take pride in the fact that the eight month term, teachers with first grade certificates, four kinds of playground apparatus, (this is the only rural school in Jones County that has an ocean wave as playground equipment) well-built and well-kept school house and out buildings, all help the school in making sufficient points to score as a standard rural school according to the score card sent out by the State Department of Education.”

-author unknown Note: I couldn’t help but

look up what an Ocean Wave was considering how proud they were of this piece equipment. I found it under Vintage Playground equipment. This was like an old merry go round but connected to the center pole with cables, so as it goes around, it will lift up and down, giving the sensation of a wave. (I can remember playing on one of these as a kid, so I guess this makes me “vintage”.

That’s one of the nicest ways of being called old that I can think of.)

Pleasant Valley District “The area of the district is 16 square miles. The building is located 23 miles northeast of Anson and 9 miles east of Stamford. In the year 1903 the people and trustees of Avoca district saw the need of a school in the north part of the district, so those most interested donated money to build a room 16 feet by 14 feet with eightfoot walls. This building was known locally as the Jackson School. For five years there were only about 16 pupils. In 1908 a larger building was erected on the same site. In 1914 the location of the school house was changed to a new site one and one-half miles south of the first site. Later a bond issue was voted and a modern building with three rooms was erected.

When the school house was moved to its present location near the center of the district [it] was decided that Pleasant Valley would be a suitable name and a better name than Jackson school house, hence the school name; however, the school is yet locally known as Jackson school. -author unknown Plainview District “The [Plainview school] building is located eleven miles northwest of Anson. In 1883 G.H. Brocket settled one and half miles northwest of where Plainview now stands, this was the first house. The lumber for this house was hauled from

Abilene. In 1887 the first school in this district and probably the first rural school in Jones County was built just across the road from where Fairview Church now stands. It was called Fairview School. In 1902 after the Fairview school had been moved to Tuxedo a new building was built…It was named Plainview by the people of the neighborhood… [it measured] 20x30 feet and the seats were homemade…in 1906 another room was added and the first patented desks [were] used in 1908, at this time there were about 20 pupils and two teachers. In 1917… there were about 85 pupils in regular attendance, all subjects through the first nine grades were taught.

The farmers were very prosperous in this part of the county…much cotton and grain is grown…[and] hives of bees bring a good income. -author unknown Swenson “The area of the district is 17 square miles.

Swenson School District No. 48 is located in the extreme northeast corner of Jones County 25 miles from Anson. The school district is known as Swenson School, but the community, comprising this school district, is usually known as the Ericksdale Community. The name of the community is derived from the fact that the settlement is situated within the confines of the S.M.S. Ericksdale ranch.

The settlement, now a little over twenty years old, is principally Scandinavian.

The original land sales were made to Scandinavian settlers. The old frame school house has been superseded by a modern three-room brick building, on a more desirable location. From the very first, the center of activities has been the church, the Evangelical Lutheran. In the very early days before a church building was erected, divine services were conducted in the open

Plainview Building

Sunnyside School in some mesquite grove, and it was not unusual for the whole congregation to be served Sunday dinner from one of the S.M.S. chuck wagons.” -by Hugo B. Haterius This exhibit showcases 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). The full exhibit opened on September 18th! Come by and see it!

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. The museum will be open for Homecoming on Saturday, September 22, from 9:00am-2:00pm during the Classic Car Show on the square. 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 325/773-2500.

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Always Remember I know that I am late on this as it was last week, but I would feel remiss if I didn’t talk about the 17th anniversary of 9/11. It was the day where the United States was frozen in shock and entered a long state of mourning for the tragedy that was born from an act of hate. It is something that is still being talked about today, and we are still feeling the effects of that fateful morning. In just one year’s time, we will more than likely not have a single student in school that was born before that day Will McClure and will have heard and learned about it as a real-time event. It is still surreal to think about and I’m sure that many of us can remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we first heard about the attacks. I was in eighth grade and had sat down in my so-called “activity period” between first and second period for independent study in Jenny Jones’s science classroom with my peers. I believe I was working on an assignment when Miss Jones told us that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center. I didn’t know how to react as I did not know what the World Trade Center was or what had caused the crash. By the end of the day, I absolutely knew as at least two of my teachers dismissed their lessons for the day, wheeled in a television and we watched the ongoing news coverage. A week later an assembly was called as then-Congressman Charlie Stenholm talked to us about the attacks and answered any questions that we had. I was one of the ones with a question: Who was responsible?

17 years later, we are still talking about that day even with all of the new problems that we face around us. We see instances of anger and hate every day on the news, but we still remember those first responders that answered the call and the loved ones that never came home. We also remember the fourth plane whose passengers chose to fight back instead of letting more harm happen. We still have men and women of our armed forces stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan defending our freedom as they defeat our enemies and encounter new ones.

We can see how our entertainment media changed in the years following the attack and how we still, and may never, return to what it was before. Some have chosen to include the attacks or just the World Trade Center, in new media to send some sort of message, which can be the wrong one if done incorrectly.

However, no matter what we face in the future, we always say the same thing about that day: Never forget.

I think that we have lived up to that motto and then some in the years following as we continue to educate our youth about this and other horrors our world has faced. I had someone ask me why do we continue to talk about 9/11 when it happened so long ago. For many, it feels like it was only yesterday and I responded that if we did not remember and discuss the tragedy, then we will forget all of the people that gave their lives that day. To me, it the same as any other event as we need to continue to discuss and learn about our past so we can work towards a better future. Trying to erase the past only opens things up for future actions that we may more than likely regret.

It can be difficult to explain to those that did not see the news reports, let alone those that had to live through the tragedy. We must always remember the tragedy and sacrifices made that day and those sacrifices that are still being made today, and we will never forget.

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

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Twisty Tex The Texas Rubiks Man Casey Weaver of Austin had a successful career as a computer expert and retired at the age of 51. Now he makes complicated Rubik’s Cubes as a hobby. Some are shaped like rectangles or triangles.

“I build them for my own enjoyment,” says Casey. “I send them out to other cubing enthusiasts who make videos about them and show them off. The original Rubik’s Cube was 3 pieces on each side, commonly known as a 3 by 3. Now there are also 2 by 2 and others, 17 by 17 being the world’s largest mass-produced puzzle.

The other puzzles that are mass-produced are 8 by 8, 9 by 9, 10 by 10, 11 by 11 and 13 by 13. The 17 by 17 puzzle sells for about $600.”

Casey has a workshop filled with drawers full of cube making material.

And although he doesn’t sell any of his pieces, he spends a lot of time with his hobby. He is known around the world

as Twisty Tex. “I have a friend in France who assembled a 33 by 33 by 33 Rubik’s Cube.

Nobody has solved that one yet.

Another friend in England made one that’s six feet tall on each side, currently the world’s largest. The larger or more intricate puzzles, which I’ve become well known for making, don’t look anything like a typical Rubik’s Cube when they are scrambled.

Some of my pieces resemble architecture models or a Mondrian painting. They take on a very sculptural, very modern art look to them.

When you get into the big ones like a 7 by 9 by 11, which is the biggest that I’ve made, they’re practically unsolvable. It

took the best solver a couple of days to figure it out. I make puzzles that I can’t solve.”

He makes parts for his cubes on a 3D printer.

“One thing you want to do is make puzzles that nobody has made before. It takes a lot of just sitting and figuring out the different combinations. One of my puzzles has just one color. Instead of solving it by color you solve it by shape. There is also a type of puzzle called cuboid which has different dimensions. A common cuboid is a 3 by 3 by 5. Some cuboids

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have an odd, odd and even dimension.”

He has been creating Rubik’s Cubes for 10 years.

“By being able to change the puzzles you can introduce new strategies that are required. It makes the hobby more dynamic.”

Casey says scrambling a Rubik’s Cube is as important as solving it.

“In the case of some hard puzzles you actually have to learn not only how to solve them but also how to properly scramble them.”

In taking the Rubik’s Cube to a higher power, he encourages young people to experiment. He has a creative group on Facebook where he and others get together and talk about the cubes.

ROTARY CLUB NEWS With the start of the football season, it is a tradition to invite the coach to bring a program about the team and what to expect this year.

Coach Ronnie Casey said that we have 28 varsity players, 27 junior varsity and in junior high about 48 participants out for football. We have 16 returning seniors. With the schedule, we will have to travel a lot further then we did last year with our new district composed of Forsan, Winters, Ozona and Hawley. Coach Casey introduced our new boys’ baseball coach Kevin Bartley and stated that we now have four girls’ coaches for their activities. He also told about how our FCA program has grown and about the Coaches Outreach with a special prayer meeting on Wednesday morning. There is a lot of harmony and the coach looks forward to a rewarding season.

Scott D. Hay, P.E. with Enprotec/ Hibbs & Todd, Inc, is a design engineer that develops the layouts and specifications for water supply facilities, raw water transmission lines, booster pump stations, waste distribution supply facilities and storage tank facilities. He also has extensive experience in planning, designing and overseeing construction of recreational facilities, such as swimming pools, water parks, shelters, picnic areas playgrounds RV parks and many other areas. He talked about his 13 years in the Air Force as a B-52 and B-1 pilot prior to getting his license as an engineer. With his career In the Air Force he was a test pilot and trainer and produced extensive experience in leadership positions with varied individuals and project teams.

Jewellee Kuenstler, administrator of the Cowboy Country Museum, had recently talked to the Club, but there are a lot of new things happening and she was asked to bring an updated program. Among the things she mentioned was the fact that they have received new software and are setting up a new website , they are expanding their educational programs, and they are working through the PTO in order to have more field trips for their students. The Museum has a Pals Program where students come to help with projects at the museum, and September 18 will be the next family night beginning at 5:30 PM. The program planned is about a history of homecomings, history of the schools in Stamford and a discussion about different exhibits that are being loaned to the museum.

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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

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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

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By Dalton Mathis

A Curse For A Curse One of the most in-depth conversations Jesus has with someone in Scripture comes in the third chapter of the Gospel of John.

The key aspect of their conversation is focused on Jesus explaining to Nicodemus that he must be born again in order to enter the Kingdom of Heaven (John 3:3). Nicodemus was a Pharisee and was also known as one of Israel’s great teachers (John 3:10).

Nicodemus knew the scriptures however he was not quite sure of the spiritual insight which they proclaimed.

Jesus knowing Nicodemus’ heart brought up an Old Testament story in order to further explain His reason for coming to earth. In verses 14 and 15 we read, “Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man will be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.”

Nicodemus, a teacher of the Scriptures, surely knew this story out of the Torah quite well. But I am sure he wondered what Jesus was meaning and what a snake on a pole had anything to do with the Son of God. The passage Jesus was referring to can be found in (Numbers 21:4-9). In a brief summary, the Israelites were in the desert and had become bitten by venomous snakes. Many had already died, so the people came to Moses and

begged for him to ask God to remove this curse that had been placed upon them. The LORD instructed Moses to make a bronze replica of one of the snakes and place it on a pole, and by looking at the snake on the pole the Israelite people would be healed from the poisonous venom. Sounds confusing, right?

And I am sure it even sounded confusing to the people in Moses’ day, however, this piece of Scripture has great Messianic symbolism and meaning. I once wondered why Jesus would choose this story as a reference over the many others in the Old Testament when visiting with Nicodemus.

What does a snake have anything to do with Jesus?

A snake is Scripture is usually evil and in a deeper sense represents the curse.

In Genesis, we read that Satan disguised himself as a serpent (Gen. 3:1).

We all know the story of the fall and once our first parents disobeyed God we all have been subjects of the curse (Rom. 5:12).

As I pointed out above in the context of the story of the bronze serpent (Num. 21:4-9) once again the serpent represents a curse. And it’s no doubt this is exactly what Jesus is trying to portray by bringing the serpent up in His conversation with Nicodemus.

Jesus is saying that just

as the serpent was raised up as a picture of the curse, so I will be lifted up from the earth as a curse for all of humanity. We have been cursed and just like the story in the book of Numbers we have become snake bitten and in need of a cure. God made Christ to become a curse in order to reverse the curse. Wow, how brilliant! Only God could up with something so beautiful. The Word of God says, “Christ redeemed us from the curse by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree’” (Gal. 3:13). So the symbolism that is portrayed in all of this is that “Jesus who knew no sin became sin in order that we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Cor. 5:21).

In others words, since we are subjects of the curse and have been snake bitten by sin and death. Christ took our place as the curse and took upon the wrath of God (1 John 4:10) in order that we might be free from the penalty of the curse.

That is true love, and I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the following Scripture that Jesus uses in His and Nicodemus’ conversation is, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).

When we look at the cross we see the greatest act of love in history. We find true healing and we see the Deity hanging in our cursed place. Praise God for Jesus Christ and His substitutionary act of atonement! Put your Faith in the One who paid it all!

God Bless you, my friend!

Respect the Blood, Dalton Mathis

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE 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.

2952 CR 216 Outstanding 4 BD, 2 bath 2 story 1 acre South of Town!..$153,900 1502 Compton 3/2/2 Ranch home w/room for horses! hardwoods, Fireplace!...$129,900 1501 Hudson Rd Over 2,800 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

FARM & RANCH

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

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 Fiftyfive (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 Sixtytwo (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 to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas (R11137) Tract 19: Lot Four (4) in Block Fiftysix (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 Fiftynine (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 Fiftyfour (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-

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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) 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 Fifty- nine (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 Eighty-eighty (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 Fiftysix (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 CITATION BY PUBLICATION - TRC 109 & 114 THE STATE OF TEXAS: BURKS, MELBA LOUISE VS. BURKS, JOHNNY WAYNE Cause No. 024219

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IN THE 259th DISTRICT COURT OF JONES COUNTY, TEXAS GREETING NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00am on the Monday next following the expiration of 42 days after the date this citation was issued, a default judgment may be taken against you.”

You are herby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s Petition at or before 10:00am on the Monday next after the expiration of 42 days after the date of issuance of this citation the same being Monday, before the Honorable 259th District Court of Jones County, at the Courthouse in said County in Anson, Texas. Said Plaintiff’s Petition was filed in said court on the 21st day of August, 2018 in the above entitled cause.

A brief statement of the nature of this suit is as follows, to -wit: DIVORCE as is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Petition on file in this suit.

Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at Anson, Texas this 5th day of September, 2018 All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above Attorney for Plaintiff or Plaintiff: Bob Lindsey 342 Chestnut Abilene, TX 79602 Clark of the Court: Lacey Hansen, District Clerk Jones County, Texas

By Renesha Gilmore, Chief Deputy Clerk OFFICER’S RETURN Came to hand on the 13th day of September, 2018, at 10 o’clock A.M., and executed this citation by delivering the same in The Stamford American, a newspaper published in the County of Jones, State of Texas, to be published four times, once in each week for 4 consecutive weeks. Said publications were made respectively on the 9/21/18, 9/28/18, 10/5/18, and 10/12/18. the first publication to begin at least 28 days before the return day hereof. A printed copy thereof will be returned to the clerk of this court and attached hereto.

Wayne Knowles JONES COUNTY, TEXAS

16 SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

news@americannewspapers.net

Shop Local Business Spotlight

Makaio and MeMe’s Restaurant and Bakery

The place that used to be a red barn? M&M’s? How in the world do you say that?

Well, folks, I’m here to tell you. It’s Makaio (ma-kayoh) and MeMe’s Restaurant and Bakery. Owners are Matthew and Kayla Rawls and Randy and Cindy Rawls. Brothers Matthew and Randy went into business together in June of 2017 along with the help of their wives and parents.

Matthew had always wanted to open a restaurant and after leaving a previous job he decided it was the right time. His father had found a job as a pastor in Stamford and he teamed up with his brother to help Makaio and Meme’s come to life. Makaio is the middle name of Matthew’s son and MeMe is what he calls Matthew’s mom.

The restoration of the building took about 3 months to complete and they all worked extremely hard to have the place

looking great! A few years ago, a car ran into the side of the building and that caused a lot of damage to the building.

The owners at M&M’s love owning a small business in Stamford because they get to spend time with their family and get to know the community. Matthew said, “Sometimes owning a business in a small town is hard because of the hearsay around town. I’d just like people to give us a chance.

Most of our customers are like family and so we treat them like family.”

Now, I can tell you, every time I’ve eaten at Makaio and MeMe’s I’ve enjoyed every bite. My personal favorite is the Honey Chipotle Chicken Fingers.

On Tuesdays the special is chicken fried chicken, Wednesday is steak fingers, Thursday is barbeque, Friday is all you can eat catfish and the Saturday special is steak! Breakfast is

served every morning, and there are always canned goods available on the shelves. Police officers eat for free!

The items from the bakery are delicious. The most popular pies are the chocolate and coconut, and brownies fly off the shelves too! They also make wedding and birthday cakes or any special occasion cake.

Their hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30am3:00pm. Thursday through Saturday 6:30am-9:00pm and Sundays 8:30am2:30pm. Stop by and see the friendly family at Makaio and MeMe’s Restaurant and Bakery, and they’ll be appreciative of you shopping local.

THE NEW STAMFORD AMERICAN