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Jones Haskell Farmer’s Market rides again! On the west side of N. Swenson, at the corner of W. Davenport, the Farmer’s Market is open on Tuesdays, 4:00 – 7:00pm. Stop by to see what the offerings for the week are.

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THIS WEEK’S WEATHER FORECAST

5/10-5/16 5/10/2020 11:21:00 PM Gary Lynn Bell, Warrant (Haskell) - Mtr Poss CS, Warrant (Jones) - Mtr Man Del Cs Pg1>=1g<4g 5/11/2020 12:26:00 AM Jared Dwayne Dillard, Warrant (Haskell) - Mtr Forgery SJF 5/11/2020 4:17:00 AM Austin Logan Reynolds, Warrant (Jones) - Violation Of County Order MA 5/11/2020 9:00:00 PM Xavier Lashon McArthur, Poss Marij <2oz MB 5/11/2020 9:07:00 PM William Joseph-Turk Nelson, Poss Marij <2oz MB 5/12/2020 8:26:00 AM Quinten C Stanford, Warrant (Jones) Viol Bond/Protective Order MA 5/12/2020 8:40:00 AM Kevin Lamark Johnson, Warrant - Mta Man Del Cs Pg 1>=4g<200g 5/12/2020 11:19:00 AM Jacob Ikaika Ray Whitaker, Warrant (Jones) 5/12/2020 7:22:00 PM Dolan Zane Lee Tatum, Warrant (Jones) - Speeding 30 Or Over, Warrant - Violation Of Promise To Appear, Warrant - Speeding 11 To 15 Mph Over, Warrant Violation Of Promise To Appear 5/12/2020 9:31:00 PM Thomas Joe Oden, Warrant - Parole 5/13/2020 8:00:00 AM Jeremy Guy Whitaker, Warrant (Jones) Burglary Of Habitation F2 5/13/2020 12:13:00 PM Tina Lynn Holub, Warrant (Anson) - Abandon Or Endanger Child (SJF) 5/13/2020 6:49:00 PM Larry Aguirre, Warrant (Jones)- Assault FAM/House Mem Impede Breath/Circulat F3, Warrant - Fictitious License Or Certificate (Dl/Id) Mc, Warrant - Driving While License Invalid Mc, Warrant - Confidential Of Certain Rabies Vaccine Info M* 5/14/2020 11:08:00 AM John Waid Bailey, Warrant (Jones) Theft Of Property W/Prior Conviction, Disaster Declaration 5/14/2020 11:46:00 PM Brasten Dale Becker, Warrant (Jones) - Resist Arrest Search Or Transport MA, Warrant - Escape From Custody MA, Warrant - Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct MC Status = Pre-Dispo

Friday 99 | 71

Saturday 104 | 73

Sunday 102 | 67

Monday 102 | 74

Tuesday 92 | 59

Wednesday 84 | 64

Thursday 84 | 60

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Stamford’s Dollar General at 112 S. Swenson is temporarily closed for remodeling. The original wood floors had been covered with linoleum years ago and had been worn down to expose some of the wood again. New shelving and new flooring will provide another upgrade for the Stamford downtown square.

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BY KAY SPEARS The Stamford City Council held one meeting this month, on Monday, May 18, 2020, 5:15pm at the Stamford City Hall. Mayor James Decker opened the meeting before Paul Wright gave the invocation and those present recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Councilmen in attendance were Robert Wingrove, Ken Roberson, Jimmy Doan and Paul Wright along with City Manager Alan Plumlee, City Secretary Kim Bryant, City Attorney Raymond Hollabaugh, CFO Karen Lou Graham and Chief of Police Darwin Huston. The meeting continued to follow current Social Distancing guidelines.

The minutes from the last regular meeting on April 20, 2020 was approved with a minor correction along with the following Consent Agenda items.

The Lake Lot Transfer at 109 Catfish Circle from Robert Pippin to Cory and Stacy Clinkinbeard and the New Lake Lot Lease at 109 Catfish Circle for Cory and Stacy Clinkinbeard. The list of the demolition of entity properties is listed separately from this report of the City Council meeting.

The Regular Agenda began with the subject of the 2020 City Pool Summer Session. Work on the City Pool has continued toward opening the City Pool. Mayor Decker reported that Governor Abbot stated there could be 25% of the pool’s capacity. City Manager Plumlee noted the Governor did not specifically address the larger water parks. Ronnie and Sabrina Casey with Luke Thane attended the meeting to join

in on the discussion. Coach Casey stated the pool holds 555,000 gallons of water.

He stated the town is grateful to have a pool for the children to have this activity and that it is well taken care of.

The discussion regarding capacity included limiting people to a two hour visit to the pool. In the past there was a check list with names and phone numbers provided. Plumlee stated he checked the footage required for each person in the pool with the Texas State Pool Code. The Stamford City Pool “is broken down into three different groupings.” For five feet and below the requirement is 15 square feet for each person, at the five feet mark it is 25 square feet up to the diving board area, then the requirement is 300 square feet per diving board. At full capacity the City Pool normally allows for 237 people. Under the 25% restriction, 59 people would be allowed in the pool at the same time.

Wingrove asked what the average attendance last year was. Plumlee answered the average attendance last year was 100. This included people coming and going during the day. Because of vacations trips and people getting ready for school, the number levels off to 25 – 30 people per day at the end of summer. Mrs. Casey stated there are groups of people who stay the entire day.

Mayor Decker stated it does not appear that it would be difficult to accommodate 59 people in the pool. He then brought up the question would the number 59 be the people in the pool or at the facility,

inside the fence. The discussion leaned toward the 59 people being inside the fence. Coach Casey stated there needs to be consistency. A certain number of people will be allowed in until a designated timeframe has elapsed.

Plumlee explained there will be another diving board installed, totalling two diving boards and 600 square feet needed in the diving board area. Mayor Decker explained the Social Distancing rules are more concerned with the people out of the pool, more than the swimmers in the pool.

Doan got confirmation that the Coronavirus does not live in the pool, due to the chlorine.

Coach Casey stated there are three life-guards on at any one time, one per twenty-five kids. They are rotated every thirty minutes to one hour in order to give them rest and for them to stay alert. A two hour time limit for each person to be at the pool was discussed.

The subjects of people outside of Stamford coming to the pool due to free admission and living in towns where their pools are not open were discussed.

Roberson brought up Paint Creek and Lueders/Avoca being included with the Stamford residents.

The number of people to be admitted to the City Pool at one time will be 70 to begin with, this gives consideration to the baby pool and those who do not get into the pool. There will be a two hour time frame to be at the pool. The pool opens at 1:00 pm and that two hour window will be until 3:00 pm. If capacity hasn’t been met, some of those people can return for

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the next two hour stretch.

This may be tailored to go with the changes Governor Abbott makes.

Hours will be 1:00 – 7:00 pm. This opens the pool to those getting off work at 5:00 pm. The Caseys addressed the need for the morning crew to have full-mask snorkels to clean the pool. Mayor Decker was adamant, stating, “I’m speaking for myself here…

I’m not going to pass the life-guards to pay $50.00 out of their paychecks because the City is too cheap to buy them a mask.”

Mayor Decker stated there was a discussion last year that the life-guards returning would get a pay raise and he wanted to remind the Council of this.

Mrs. Casey asked about having pool parties. No specifics were addressed.

Plumlee asked about the chairs at the pool. Doan stated they, referring to the country club, have a spray bottle and towels for the participants to use. The chairs at the City Pool will be cleaned regularly by staff. Launch Day for the City Pool will be May 30, 2020.

It was approved to accept the Mulberry Creek Services bid for Road Materials and Hauling. It was approved to extend the 30 day suspension of water utility disconnection arising out of nonpayment. No action was taken after discussing the lettering on the new Water Tower. The discussion included re-painting the Stamford lettering a darker color, as it cannot be seen from a distance, and the cost involved.

The Jones County Courthouse re-opened on May 18.

If entering the courthouse, use the south side basement entrance. Phone numbers for each office can be reached at the Jones County website.

The Tax Assessor Collector office re-opened on May 18, first floor of Jones County Courthouse, (325) 823-2437.

Please do not wait inside the office. They encourage utilizing mail, phone or online to renew vehicle registrations. Supporting documents can be mailed to PO Box 511, Anson TX 79501 or renew online at txdmv.org.

The Stamford Carnegie Library is open, but social distancing limitations are in place and citizens who are ill are requested to refrain from coming to the library.

For more information, or to request a specific book for check-out, please call 325-773-2532. Hours are Monday – Friday, 12:30 – 6:00 pm.

Stamford City Hall remains closed to walk-in traffic and all utility payments should be deposited in the drop box on the west side of the building. The City will permit entry to City Hall for customers needing to complete paperwork to establish or transfer utility service.

Please contact the city water department at 325-7732723 for more information. For questions regarding municipal court payments, contact the court clerk at 325-773-2591.

Stamford City Pool will open May 30 with 25% capacity (80 visitors at a time). Hours are extended from 1:00pm-7:00pm. Attendance is free.

Stamford Family Clinic is offering visits through telemedicine, via webcam or telephone. Contact the clinic at 325-773-2900 for more info. New location: at 1303 Mabee Street (the old Mabee Clinic).

James Decker’s (SGDA) Law Office lobby will re-open on Monday, May 25. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Business can be done over the phone or inperson. 127 E. McHarg, (325) 773-2255.

Decker Capital Partners opened their lobby as of Monday, May 18. Business can be conducted by phone or in-person contact at 104 S. Swenson, (325) 773-2800.

Edward Jones has closed their lobby to traffic. Business can be done through phone or in-person by appointment only. Call 325-773-5667 for more info. 108 S. Swenson.

Stamford Insurance Agency re-opened their lobby area on Monday, May 11. Hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:00AM – 5:00Pm and Friday, 8:00AM – 4:30PM. They are closed for lunch Noon – 1:00PM. (325) 773-2754, 124 S. Swenson, sia@stamfordinsurance.com.

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STAMFORD RESIDENCE AND REHABILITATION

Let me first start off by saying I just love our community! We are so blessed to be a part of a town that cares so dearly for our residents and each other. We held our first ever “Stamford Wave Parade” on the 13th and we had a phenomenal turn out! We were so glad to have Country Elegance and Sagebrush join us for the parade and I’d like to give a big thank you to Patsy Richards for getting some of our local pilots to fly over the parade.

It was all so heartwarming and you could just see the joy and happiness on our residents’ faces. In fact many of our staff including myself were moved to tears at the amazing show of support from our community. It was fantastic and we will definitely do it again. We are so proud to be #StamfordStrong!

If you haven’t had a chance, please go and check out our Facebook page.

By Jayme Brattain, Activity Director

That’s where you will find all our latest updates and events. I will also post a Covid-19 update for our facility once a week just to keep everyone up to date. We still have no cases and are still following all guidelines put in place by the CDC, local, & state officials. We will do whatever we need to do to keep our residents safe and healthy. Okay, that’s it for this week. We hope you all have a blessed and safe

week!

Thanks, Jayme Brattain Activity Director Psalm 27:4 “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.”

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The paw print-A Look Back

2019-2020 Lady Bulldogs Basketball Recap 11/12 Comanche (W) 67 - 23 11/15 Jim Ned (L) 54 - 21 11/19 Jayton (W) 64 - 21 11/21 Seymour (W) 64 - 38 11/21 Holliday (W) 62 - 52 11/22 Benjamin (W) 53 - 14 11/25 Coleman (W) 59 - 34 11/26 Clyde (W) 66 - 35 12/3 Archer City (W) 70 - 38 12/10 Burkburnett (W) 47 - 41 12/12 Non Varsity Opponent (W) 51 - 16 12/13 Munday (W) 76 - 16 12/14 Eastland (L) 47 - 31 12/17 Eula (L) 56 - 46 12/20 Miles (W) 56 - 16 12/27 Ballinger (W) 39 - 23 12/27 Mason (L) 36 - 31 12/28 Clyde (W) 48 - 34 12/28 Colorado (L) 50 - 44 1/7 De Leon (W) 43 - 27 1/10 *Roscoe (W) 73 - 23

1/14 *Albany (W) 43 - 40 1/17 *Haskell (L) 62 - 38 1/21 *Cross Plains (W) 69 - 44 1/24 *Hawley (W) 33 - 16 1/28 *Roscoe (W) 67 - 27 1/31 *Albany (W) 65 - 37 2/4 *Haskell (L) 66 - 42 2/7 *Cross Plains (W) 73 - 58 2/11 * Hawley (W) 55 - 28 2/17 Forsan BI DISTRICT (W) 54 - 34 2/21 Sundown AREA (W) 49 - 40 2/25 Albany REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS (W) 49 - 39 2/28 Regional tournament L-Stamford 45 Gruver 56 *District Game Overall Record 26-8 District Record 8-2

Graduation Live Stream Links Below are the two links for the SISD Graduation Live Stream. Because of the way the events are scheduled on YouTube for a live event, there are two separate events in case of bad weather on Friday.

Live stream link for Friday, May 22, 2020 8:30 PM: https://youtu.be/ uPtYVd3F7Fc If bad weather occurs on Friday night and we have to move graduation to Saturday: Live stream link for Saturday, May 23, 2020 10:00 AM https://youtu.be/TVU5WgjtY-U

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Stamford Class of 2020 Amaya Andolina Berger PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jennifer Berger ACTIVITIES: 4 Years Band PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: to keep working hard for now.

D’Marcus Kentrell Barber PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jessica Tate and D’Marcus Barber Sr. ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: 4 years football, 4 years basketball, 4 years track, Stamford High School Two Time State Qualifier PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to go to Tarleton State this fall and play football and run track and get my degree as a graphic designer.

Jamin Belisle ACTIVITIES: soccer, football, basketball, and track.

PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to attend Angelo State for a Criminal Justice Degree

Austin Brewer PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Will and Micky Brewer ACTIVITIES: Basketball 4 years, Track senior year, tennis senior year, FCA 4 years, National Honors Society 2 years, Student Council 3 years AWARDS: 1st Team All District 2017-2018District Defensive MVP 2018-19, All Big Country Team 2018-19, KTXS Student Athlete of the Week 2020, 8-2A District MVP, 2019-2020, TABC All-Region 2019-2020, TABC All-State 2019-2020, TABC, Academic All-State 2019-2020, THSCA All-State Academic “Elite” Team 2019-2020, Abilene Reporter News Super Team MVP 2019-2020, Abilene Reporter News 2A Player of the Year, Big Country Preps Big Country MVP, Stamford Civic Club Scholarship, $4,000 from the SHSU Honors College.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attending Sam Houston State to majoring in mathematics and to play basketball.

Christian Cardenas PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Veronica Hernandez/ Eddie Cardenas ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football: 4 Years/Track:2 years/ Baseball:2 years, Kiwanias Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I I plan to go to South Plains College this fall.

Christian Jason Lee Cedillo PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Anthony and Cynthia Pimpton ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Athletics 3 years, Avid 2 years, and yearbook PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I have joined the U.S. Marries Corp.

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Joseph Chavez Gwendalynn “Gwen” Lashea Clayton PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Ryan and Crystal Clayton ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: 1 Year FCCLA, 1 Year FFA, 1 Year Band, Band Boosters Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to take online classes and become a social worker. e

Shavaris Mekhi Cooper PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Annesia Cooper and Jerry Williams ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: 4 years football, 4 years track, first team all offense football SCHOLARSHIPS: Tabor College and University Scholarship: HSU, Irene “Nanny” Ford

Mallory Copeland PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Michael and Michele Copeland ACTIVITIES: Band: Marching, Concert, Solo Ensemble (9th-12th grade). One Act Play: Cast (9th-12th grade).

PALS (11th-12th). National Honor Society (11th-12th grade). FCCLA (9th-11th grade).

AWARDS: Old Jail Art Showcase (10th grade). Solo Ensemble: Score 1 (9th-12th grade). Tyler Junior College Apache Band Scholarship. Band BoostersScholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attending Tyler Junior College, a member of the Apache Band.

Sadie Cole PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Donnie & Olivia Cole ACTIVITIES: Marching and Concert Band - 4 years; FCCLA- 4 years; UIL Academics- 4 years; AVID- 3 years; One Act Play- 2 years; National Honor Society- 2 years AWARDS: Freshman Year: Top student in Principles of Human Services, Freshman Band Representative, Outstanding Band Student, One Act Play all star tech crew and Regional qualifier, Seymour Marching Festival Division 1, UIL Marching Contest division 2, UIL Sight Reading Division 1, UIL Concert Division 2, FCCLA Chapter Vice President, 3rd Place; FCCLA Regional Competitive Events, 2nd Place State FCCLA Competitive Events, FCCLA National Gold Medalist, Mystery Trip Qualifier, UIL District Ready Writing, UIL Regional Literary Criticism Qualifier SOPHOMORE YEAR: One Act Play all star tech crew and Bi-District Qualifier, Seymour marching festival division 2, UIL Marching Contest division 2, UIL Sight Reading division 1, UIL Concert Division 2, FCCLA Chapter President, 6th Place; FCCLA Region Competitive Events, State FCCLA Competitive Events Participant, Mystery Trip Qualifier, District ready writing & literary criticism participant JUNIOR YEAR: Top Student in Lifetime Nutrition, Earned Dual Credit Hours, Seymour Marching Festival and UIL Marching Contest Division 2, UIL Sight reading division 1, UIL Concert Division 2, FCCLA Chapter President, FCCLA Regional Officer Candidate, FCCLA National Lead Consultant for Competitive Events, Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, UIL Literary Criticism District Participant, National Honor Society SENIOR YEAR: Earned Dual Credit Hours, Seymour Marching Festival Division 2, UIL Concert and Sight Reading Division 1, FCCLA Chapter President, FCCLA Region I VP of Competitive Events, FCCLA State Executive Council Member, UIL Literary Criticism, National Honor Society SCHOLARSHIP: Business & Professional Women’s Club, Anson Masonic Lodge, Band Boosters, FCCLA scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton State University to pursue a degree in Political Science.

Sterling Grace Cullen Carlee Dancer PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Trey and Alycia Dancer ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Band: freshman, sophomore, and senior year, FCCLA: freshman, sophomore, and junior year; went to nationals freshman year, Band Boosters Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to attend Cisco Junior College in the Fall

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Lesly Isabel DeLeon

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jesus and Gloria DeLeon ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Band, UIL, National Honor Society, Band Booster Scholarship, Business & Professional Women’s Club Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to attend WT in the Fall to major in communication disorders

Reagan Edwin Detamore PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Rex and Nicole Detamore ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Baseball and football, TCTA Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to attend West Texas A&M in the Fall to Major in Agri-Business

Riley Cole Ellison PARENTS/GUARDIANS: the late Coy Ellison and Crystal & Ryan Clayton ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Ag mechanics PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to pursue a career in welding.

Macie Rae Fernandez PARENTS/GUARDIANS: David and Belinda Fernandez ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: (3yrs) 2nd team all-district, Track (3yrs) 3rd in district and advanced to area in discus, One Act Play (3yrs) advanced to district, bi-district and area, Cheer (1yr) 3rd in the state and 1st in the dance, FFA (1yr) 1st in Jr Creed, 4th at area and 1st in Spring speaking, Competitive speaking (2yrs) advanced to regionals both years in LD debate and Extemporaneous speaking, National Honor Society (3yrs), Class officer (3yrs) Student council (3yrs), Band (4yrs) received a 1 in concert and sight reading, Ambassador for Hoby SCHOLARSHIPS: Cisco Band Scholarship, Kiwanias, Band Boosters, Business & Professional Women’s Club, TCTA PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan on attending Cisco College and then transferring to UTSA to major in Dental Hygiene

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Kenadee Elise Gann PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Angie and Ray Gann ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: JV cross country-9th, JV basketball 9th & 10th, varsity softball 9th-11th, One Act Play-all 4 years, UIL Ready Writing-9th & 10th, varsity basketball 11th & 12th, brought back the Bulldog Babes to Stamford in 11th grade, was made the Bulldog Babe President in 12th grade AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS: 9th-Algebra I award, Advanced Biology award, BIM II award, One Act Play Honorable Mention Crew; 11th-AVID III award, Child Development award, Academic All-District for softball, One Act Play Honorable Mention All Star Cast; 12th-Academic AllDistrict for basketball, One Act Play All Star Cast,Tarleton State University President’s GAP Scholarship.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton State University and pursue a degree in nursing.

Storey Gomez PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Linda Marquez and the late Tony Gomez ACTIVITIES: Band-1 year; PALs-1 year; FCCLA-1 year; Track-1 year; NHS Officer-1 year; NHS-2 years; Softball-2 years; Basketball-3 years; Class Officer-3 years; Cheerleader-4 years; UIL: Ready Writing, Spelling, Math, and Science-4 years; Student Council Member-4 years AWARDS: 1st in Band Dance and 3rd overall at the UIL State Cheerleading Competition; 1st at Regionals in the FCCLA Hospitality event; All American Cheerleader; Sophomore of the Year Scholarship; Texas State University Distinguished Scholarship, Valedictorian PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend Texas State University for 4 years to major in Nursing and minor in Psychology to become a Nurse Practitioner.

Marcus Gonzales PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Mario Gonzales and Lori Vidaurri ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football, Track and Yearbook Gideon Carmichael Memorial Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to attend Weatherford College for game design

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Guy Tully Hughes PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Scott Hughes and Sherry Covington ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Golf, baseball, Ag mechanics and FFA PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I am a hard worker and will continue that in the workforce.

Madysen Jimenez PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Irma Rodriguez & Ricky Rodriguez ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Band-4 years; PALS-1 year; UIL-1 year, Band Boosters Scholarship, PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend West Texas A&M University and major in Psychology

Alexis Johnson PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jennifer Vasquez ACTIVITIES: Basketball: 2 years; Track: 2 years; Softball-1 year; FCCLA: 4 years; AVID: 4 years; PALS: 2; years; Bulldog Babes: 2 years; Wow Ambassador: 1 year AWARDS: MS/ML Doss Scholarship, Joe & Tracy McMeans Bright Future Scholarship, Business & Professional Women’s Club Scholarship, Rotary Club Scholarship, PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend Angelo State University to study Criminal Justice.

Jaxon Cade Lefevre PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jody and Thease Lefevre ACTIVITIES: Football 4 yrs; Baseball 4 yrs; FFA 4 yrs; National Honor Society 2 yrs; Class Treasurer 4 yrs; Student Council 4 yrs AWARDS: FFA: 1st at State in Jr Skills; 6th at State in Sr Skills; 6th at State in Ag Issues; 3rd Place at San Antonio Stock Show; 7th place at Houston Stock Show, TCTA Scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attending Texas Tech University to pursue Mechanical Engineering Degree

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Robert Martinez PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Robert Martinez PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: His future plans are undecided, but has an interest in joining the military

Reata McLain PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Dusty Morris ACTIVITIES: Basketball, track, cross country throughout high school PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Silversmith and Ranch Management

Chelsea Moreno PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Ben and Michelle Moreno ACTIVITIES: PALS program, Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Award, Gideon Carmichael Memorial Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to attend college to obtain my nursing degre

Joshua Ryan Mueller PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Matt and LeAnn Mueller ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: 4 years varsity baseball; 4 years varsity track/Regional qualifier 3 years; 2 years varsity football; 4 years FFA leadership/state champion junior skills; 2 years 1st team all district Infielder in baseball; 1 years 1st team all district Pitcher in baseball; 1st team all district WR and FS in football; Selected to play in FCA all star baseball game SCHOLARSHIPS: ETBU Christian leadership scholarship; ETBU Dean Scholarship, Davis Brothers Scholarship, Decker Capital Partners Scholarship, Gary Wimberly Memorial Scholarship, TCTA Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Attend East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) and play Baseball and pursue a degree in business.

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Keyven Nathaniel Mueller PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Casey Mueller Smith ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football 4 yrs; Basketball 4 yrs; Track 4 yrs; PALs 2 yrs PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Weatherford College to pursue degree in Criminal Justice

Adreana Elise Ortiz PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Rafailita Seguara ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Track, basketball, cheer, state track and cheer PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Attend college and become a pediatrician or counselor.

Stephanie Pardo

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Mom-Ruby Montanez, DadDario Pardo ACTIVITIES: Varsity Softball fr and soph year, JV basketball fr and soph year, Tennis sr year, STUCO all 4 yrs., NHS jr and sr year, FFA fr year,UIL Academics all 4 years, OAP sr year, Band soph, jr, and sr year., Avid all 4 yrs.

AWARDS: UIL RQ fr yr for Literary Criticism, UIL RQ jr yr for Calculator, Band solo ensemble district 1. Band Boosters Scholarship, Haynes Memorial Scholarship, PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend West Texas A&M this fall and major in Animal Science and minor in business, then get into pre-veterinary studies and hopefully after get into Vet school!

Brett Patterson

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Bryan Patterson, Joni Patterson ACTIVITIES: Baseball 4 years, Golf 4 years, Poetry 2 years, Extemporaneous Speaking 1 year, FFA LDEs 2 years, Tennis 1 year AWARDS: Golf MVP- 2018, 2019; English I, II, 1301/1302 Student of the Year, TCTA Scholarship, Jana Spitzer Duggan “Bulldog Spirit” Memorial Scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend Weatherford College and pursue a career as a sportswriter or broadcaster

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PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Lindy and Lisa Patton ACTIVITIES: Baseball, 4yrs; Football-4 yrs; Basketball-3 yrs; Track; golf; Tennis; Academic UIL, Speech and Debate; National Honor Society; Class Vice President; PALS; FFA-Chapter President, District Vice President, Ag Leadership Development Events, Ag Career Development Events, Supervised Agriculture Experience Competition AWARDS: Academic All-State Elite Football and Basketball Teams, FFA Lonestar Degree, FFA Star Chapter Farmer, FFA State Poultry Qualifier-4yrs, FFA State Champion Junior Ag Skills, 1st Team All District Baseball, 1st Team All District Football, Speech and Debate Regional Qualifier; OSU McKnight Scholar, Evan Astin Memorial Scholarship, TCTA Scholarship, Salutatorian PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Oklahoma State University and major in Agribusiness

Jesse Duran Pété PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Dana Pété ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Powerlifting and track PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I will be serving our country. I will be leaving to Camp Pendleton in San Diego on June 8 for Marine Corps Basic Training. I am specializing to be an aviation electrician.

Trace Price PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Torrey and Tonya Price ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football 3 yrs; National Honor Society 4 yrs; Basketball 4 yrs; PALS 1 yr; Track 2 yrs; FCCLA 1 yr AWARDS: Servant Leader Award-ACU; AB Barrett AwardACU; 2nd team All District QB 2017-2018; Academic All District Football 2017-2019; 1st team All District QB 2019; Newcomer of the Year Basketball 2016-2017; 1st Team All District Basketball 2017, 2018, 2019-2020; Academic All District Basketball 2016-2020; Track 2019 Regional Qualifier 4x200, 4x400; Academic All State Football 2019; Academic All State Basketball 2020; 2nd team All Big Country Preps Basketball 2020; 2nd team All Big Country 2019 PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend ACU and major in journalism

Abree Ramos PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Chris Ramos and Lavita Luna ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Softball and Basketball Sophomore Year PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Abree plans on attending Vernon College and then will transition into their nursing program or Midwestern University

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Keith Richards PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Erick & Patsy Richards ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football 4 years, Basketball 2 years, Tennis 3 years, Baseball 1 year, FFA 4 years, Stamford Civic Club Scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Plan on attending West Texas A&M in Canyon. Majoring in Ag Business.

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Endia Rayne Pryor PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Charles Pryor-Father & Stella Woodard-Grandma ACTIVITIES: Basketball-4yrs (2yrs varsity, jr. & sr. year); Varsity Track-2yrs (fr. & soph. Year); PALS-2yrs (jr. & sr. year); AVID 2-yrs (fr. & sr. year); FCCLA-2yrs (fr. & soph. Year); Yearbook-1 yr (jr. year) AWARDS: Fr. Year: Top Student-Biology, Track: Area-4x100 & 4x200, Regionals-4x100 & 4x200, & State-4x100 qualifier, Perfect Attendance, A/B Honor Roll SOPH. YEAR: Top Student-Chemistry, Top Student-Music Appreciation, Track-District Team Champs, Perfect Attendance, A/B Honor Roll JR. YEAR: Top Student-English 3, Top Student-Algebra 2, Top Student-U.S. History, PALS-Palee 2018-19, Perfect Attendance, A Honor Roll, Basketball-BiDistrict Team qualifier SR. YEAR: Basketball-Bi District Team Champs, Area Team Champs, & Regional Tournament Team Qualifier, A/B Honor Roll, Business & Professional Women’s Club Scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I will be attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK. I plan to pursue a degree in pharmacy.

Satin Rickerd PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Misty Wimberly, Woody Rickerd PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: To be a nurse or a personal trainer PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: She plans to pursue a career as a nurse

Maribel Aracely Rosas PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Nancy Martinez PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: PLANS TO CONTINUE WORKING

Rylee Ray Sconce PARENT NAMES: Bryan Sconce and Shannon Johnson ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Three years basketball, three years football and tennis, AG PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Has already gone to work for a wind farm in Michigan

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Korey Villanueva PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Max and Millie Villanueva ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football; Class President 4 yrs, Student Council 4 yrs, Student Council President 12th, National Honor Society 2 yrs, NHS President 12th, PALs mentor 2 yrs; Band 4 yrs, Drum Major 11th & 12th; A-Honor Roll 4 yrs. Pre Calculus, PALs, and Algebra I Top Student Award. Academic All-District 11th & 12th. Academic All-State 12th., Business & Professional Women’s Club Scholarship, Band Boosters Scholarship, Devin Ray Villanueva Memorial Scholarship, W.B. Harrison ‘43 & Sophia Harrison A&M Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: He will be attending Texas A&M University -College Station, in the fall, pursuing a career in Meteorology

Toby White PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Shanna Sellers and Kevin White ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Tennis(2017-2020):Supposed to be Doubles State Champion 2020; OAP(2017-2020): Best Actor 2019, All-Star Cast 2017 x2, All-Star Cast 2019, Honorable-Mention 2020.

Speech(2017-2019); District Champ in Prose 2018.

Student Coach Football(2017-2018 season & 2018-2019 season); District Champs 2018, went three rounds deep, and went two rounds deep in 2018-19 season with Job title as “Student Coach”. Job Title as “Head Coach 7th Grade Football,” 1-0.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Peggy Ekdahl Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Toby is headed to college. He is undecided on a major but we know whatever he chooses, he will pursue with passion

Jackie Yang PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Yang Ming Wang and Lin Mei Zhu ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Student Council 10th 11th 12th; Student Council Officer 11th 12th; Class officer Secretary 11th; National Honor Society 10th 11th 12th; Speech 9th, 10th, 11th; UIL Mathematics 9th, 11th, 12th; Trinity Youth 9th 10th 11th; Summer Tennis 10th; Tennis 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th; Regional UIL Speech 9th, 10th; FCCLA Region competitor: 10th, 11th; Science UIL 11th, 12th; Social Studies 12th; Basketball 11th; Church of Christ 11th, 12th; District Tennis Varsity 4th place (10th) 1st place(11th) Regional tennis (11th); District Tennis JV 2nd place(9th); LD Debate district 4th 9th, 10th; Spanish Top Student 10th; Avid Top Student 10th; Algebra Top Student 10th; Chemistry Top Student 10th; Speech Association 10th; FCCLA Regional 1st place (11th); FCCLA State (11th); Regional FCCLA FCSA test: Gold medal (11th); State FCCLA FCSA test: Gold medal (11th); Workforce Solution: money awards (12th), Joe & Tracy McMeans Bright Future Scholarship PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Jackie will be attending West Texas A&M and majoring in Biology

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Lueders-Avoca Class of 2020 Brandon Acosta PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Cindy Acosta, Aunt ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Interested in technology and music, love listening to opera PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Applied to Western Texas College in Snyder. Focusing on digital gaming and music.

Autumn Barnes PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Rusty and Billie Barnes ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Basketball-4 yrs; Track-3 yrs; Cross Country-3 yrs; Yearbook-1 yr; Cheerleader-4 yrs.

PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend TSTC majoring in Graphic Design

Mattie Barnes PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Richard and Callie Barnes ACTIVITIES: Cross Country-3 years; Basketball-4 years; Track-4 years; FFA-4 years; Show Team-4 years; Judging Team-4 years; Tennis-2 years; Cheerleading-2 years; Student Council-4 years AWARDS: Miss LAHS; Homecoming Queen; Basketball: First team all district (Two years), Offensive MVP in the district (Two years), Big Country Newcomer of the year, 2nd team All-Region (Two years), 2nd team in the Big Country (Two years), 1st team in the Big Country (One year) Top 10 Big Country Player of the Week on multiple occasions, as well as being a unanimous pick for the Six-Man All Star game in July.

TRACK: District 100m and 300m Hurdle Champion (Four years), Area Champion Sophomore and Junior year; Area Triple-jump Freshmen year; Regional Track-Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior year. Second at Regionals Junior year in the 100m Hurdles, and 5th in the 300. I placed 7th at State in the 100m Hurdles. I have had several offers to play Basketball and run Track, but I have decided to just go to school to focus on my education. Tennis: Regionals one year; Land Judging-My team has won many competitions over the years. This year was just getting started, however, I believe we would have made it to Nationals. FFA-LoneStar FFA Degree Recipient, State Qualifying Land Team, member of the Ag Mechanics team, I have participated in Career Development Events such as, Creed Speaking, Chapter Conducting, and Quiz, where I have won many banners. I have also served as Vice-President and President in my FFA Chapter.

AWARDED TAYLOR TELECOM SCHOLARSHIP AND TREA SCHOLARSHIP. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Obtain a Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Kinesiology at Tarleton State

Jeremiah Jarvis Tyler Huggins PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Sonya Huggins ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football-Fr, soph yr; Basketball-soph yr; FFA-showed chicken-soph, jr yr; showed pigs-sr yr; ag mech-placed soph, jr, sr yr PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Welding degree at TSTC

PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Benson and Arla Jarvis ACTIVITIES: Football 4 years; FFA 4 years; Basketball 4 years PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Join the workforce in wind energy

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Kristen Johns PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Renee Johns ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Basketball-2 yrs; Ag-2 yrs; Ag Show Team-2 yrs PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend TSTC and Major in Health Information Technology

Ethan Lieb PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Thomas and Karla Hicks ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football-Sr. yr; Basketball-Jr & Sr yr; Track-Sr yr; UIL-Soph, Jr. Sr yr; Student Council-Sr yr, Vice President; Salutatorian; A and A/B Honor Roll PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend Angelo State University to become a physical therapist.

Riley Gene Moore PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Rocky and Daina Moore ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Football-Varsity 4 years (Sr Captain) Sr. All District Running Back, Top Texas Six Man All-Star Game, Second Team Defense Player; Regionals Cross Country-4 years; Golf-4 years, Regionals Fr, Soph; FFA-Officer 4 years, placed and made sale at all major shows; Sr. Grand Champion Breeding Gilt, Jones County, Grand Champion Black OPB at Rehab Sale; Basketball-4 years, High 3 pointer, All District Post, Honorable Mention All Big Country Team PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Work on Wind Farms in Eden, Texas, as certified welder

Gloria Moorefield PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Benny & Arla Jarvis and Waylon & Kim Moorefield ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: Cheerleading-4 yrs; Basketball-4 yrs; Cross Country-2 yrs; Track-3 yrs; FFA Show Team-2 yrs; FFA Judging-3 yrs; UIL-2 yrs; Student Council-4 yrs; A/B Honor Roll-all 4 yrs PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend TSTC, Majoring in Nursing

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PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Michael and Julie Villanueva ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: FFA-3 yrs; Basketball-3 yrs; Cheerleader-2 yrs; Cross Country-4 yrs; Student Council-3 yrs; Track-2 yrs; Softball-1 yr; Debate-1 yr; 2020 Valedictorian PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton or Angelo State Majoring in Education

Johnathan Williams PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Buck and Connie Jones ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: UIL Events-4 yrs; Ag-4 yrs; Yearbook Staff-1 yr PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton State University, Majoring in Political Science.

Lexi Williams PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Mike and June Williams ACTIVITIES: Basketball-4 years; Track-3 years; Cross Country-3 years; Tennis 2 years; FFA-4 years; Show Team-4 years; Student Council-3 years PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan on attending Tarleton State University.

Alyssa Wyatt PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Susan Wyatt ACTIVITIES: FFA - 4 years Lueders-Avoca FFA officer team - reporter, vice president, and president. Student Council - 2 years; basketball - 4 years, cross country - 3 years. track - 2 years, cheerlearder - 1 years AWARDS: I have been awarded for accomplishments including FFA and basketball. I was recognized for the Chapter FFA Degree my sophomore year, and I received my Lonestar degree in June of 2019. My team and I were awarded 10th in state land my sophomore year. I was also 1st in area and district, 3rd in the state qualifier meet, and 7th over the entire state of Texas that same year. I was awarded 2nd all district in basketball my freshmen year, 1st team all district my sophomore year. Then awarded 2nd team all district my junior and senior year. I also received ¨Evan Renś 2020 Gym Rat Team: The hardest workers in the Big Country.¨ PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan on going into dentistry, as a dental hygienist. I am still trying to find what school is best for me to succeed.

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Paint Creek Class of 2020 Nancy Desiree Acosta PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Chris & Frances Acosta ACTIVITIES: Basketball- 3 years, FFA- 4 years, Yearbook- 3 years, UIL- 4 years, NHS- 3 years, Gifted and Talented- 4 years, Class Officer- 3 years AWARDS: Presidential Award, Kay Overton Award, Citizenship Award, Texas Tech University Presidential Merit Scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend Texas Tech University this fall to major in Pre-occupational Therapy and minor in Kinesiology.

Kayla Bosnjak PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Jim and Jamie Bosnjak ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: FFA 4 years; One Act Play, Soph, Jr., Sr.; Yearbook, Sr; Class Officer, 4 years PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend Austin Community College in Austin and pursue my degree in Agricultural Education.

Madilyn Davis PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Ron and April Davis ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS: FFA 4 years; UIL 3 years; NHS 3 years; OAP 3 years; Class Officer 3 years; Yearbook 1 year; Mascot 1 year; FCS 1 year PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: To attend West Texas A&M University and pursue a degree in Pre Veterinary Medicine

Bailee Thomas PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Duane and Becky Thomas ACTIVITIES: FFA (4 years), Cheer (4 years), Yearbook (3 years), National Honor Society (3 years), UIL (3 years), One Act Play (2 years), Basketball (2 years) AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS: Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degree, Lonestar Degree, Miss Pirate, Presidential Award for Academic Achievement, and Cisco College Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton State University to major in Nursing

Lueders-Avoca High School Graduation 2020 Date: Saturday, May 23, 2020 Time: 10:00 am Location: Baseball Field west of Raider Football Field Due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and much consideration of guidance and requirements from Governor Abbott’s office and the Texas Education Agency (TEA), we have set the above date and time aside to honor our graduating seniors. They have worked diligently for

the past twelve years, and we believe they should be recognized for their efforts just as past classes have been recognized. We are taking precautions to ensure the safety of not only our students, but also their families and other community members who wish to celebrate this milestone with them.

We will have the graduation ceremony at the baseball field in order to practice the social distancing guidelines set forth by Governor Abbott’s office,

as well as the TEA. All parents and community members will remain in or at their vehicles. The parents of seniors will have reserved parking close to the temporary stage with all other community members parked behind them.

More details will be coming regarding the required guidelines from Executive Order No. GA- 21 issued on May 5th, and minimum standard health protocols issued by the TEA. Bob Spikes, Superintendent

Covid--19 Cleanup Event Results Congratulations to each of the winners and to all parties who participated, whether they competed for the prizes or just did their part to pick up trash in town! It was so exciting to walk down some roads in Stamford this weekend that were formerly littered with trash and see them spruced up by our caring citizens!

Let’s make this our expectation, so that folks think twice before dumping their trash for all to see.

I’ll be tagging each of the winners, so please contact me to select your gift certificates. Thanks to

everyone for your support and especially to our sponsors: Rudy P Fuentes Jr. and Angie Renée Fuentes/Tejas Pumping, Danny Bolin and Matilda Bolin, Sandra Villanueva, Melissa Velasquez, Danny Hubbard and Tammy Dobbs Hubbard/ Just Country Road Cooken, and Doug Howard. Special thanks to Sandra Rodriguez/Dollar General for offering free water to our volunteers.

This is not the last community spirit competition we will be having. Each of us doing our part--great or small, each person is equal-

ly important--is helping us build a #BetterStamford!

1. Matthew Knowles 2. Guy E Bruce Sr. and Nanc Martinez 3. Adam Mendez and Esperanza Mendez 4. Stamford 4-H Club (Braden Logan, Kagen Logan, Quincy Page Johnna Oman Page Kristi White Logan) 5. Ellis Bell 6. Dustin Weathersbee 7. Page Nauert 8. Emilia Hernandez 9. Cameron Copeland T-10. Patty Romero Woolf T-10. Stephanie Nauert

CITY: Continued From Page 3 Plumlee gave the City Manager’s Report stating there will be a COVID-19 drive-thru testing day in Stamford on May 27, 2020.

This will take place at the Stamford High School “horse shoe” parking lot from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

There will be more information distributed as the day approaches. Mayor Decker reminded that people need to sign up to be tested beforehand and they will not be tested if they “just

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show up.”

Work on the City Pool continues and they will begin work on the new Convenience Station soon by hauling rock to the site.

There will be a chain-link fence installed and this will be where the brush and limb depository will be. He stated routine water leaks and sewer issues were being addressed.

Mayor Decker encouraged residents to look onto the Stamford Community

News Facebook page to read the changes Governor Abbott made May 18th toward reopening the Texas economy. He also stated the TCR Hostess activities in June were cancelled and the decision concerning having the Texas Cowboy Rodeo or not would be announced on June 3, 2020. Massage and tattoo businesses may reopen Monday, May 25, 2020. With no further business to attend to, the meeting was adjourned.

BUSINESS: Continued From Page 3 BBVA Compass Bank is conducting regular business with their drive-thru system behind the building, 210 S. Swenson, (325) 773-5755.

First Bank Texas is back to business as usual. They are open Monday – Friday, Lobby open 9:00AM – 3:00PM and the Drivethru hours are 9:00AM to 5:00PM. 610 Columbia St., (325) 773-2122.

Double Mountain Coach can provide trips to purchase groceries, etc. Call (940) 989-2239. Double Mountain Outreach is also accepting applications for utility assistance and more. Call 940-989-3538 for an application.

VFW will reopen on May 23 with normal hours.

WesTex Connect has set up wifi hotspots in several locations around the Big Country. In Stamford, you can find a hot spot in the parking lot of Farmer’s Co-Op Gin. Contact the Chamber for other locations or more info.

Your Time Fitness reopened Monday, May 18 at 4:30 a.m. Please visit their Facebook page for information on the restrictions that will be required when entering the center.

Scissor Tales re-opened Friday, May 8. 8448 State Hwy 6, (325) 773-5553.

JD’s Barbershop re-opened Friday, May 8. Hours are Tuesday – Friday, 9:30am – 3:00pm & Saturday, 9:00am – 12 noon. 107 W.

McHarg St. Beauty Within is open for business. Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00am – 6:00pm & Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pm.

122-124 W. Hamilton, (325) 773-2846.

Restaurants Blue Jean Café is open, dine-in or take out. Monday – Friday, 10:30am – 2:00pm & 5:00 – 8:30pm.

511 N. Swenson, (325) 773-2522.

Camacho & Charlie’s has open dining room with limited seating, available on first-come first-serve basis with an hour limit on tables until full reopening. They continue to take to-go orders, but delivery has been discontinued.

Monday – Saturday, 11:00am – 9:00pm & Sunday, 11:00am – 8:00pm.

1201 N. Swenson St., (325) 773-2811 China Wok is open for Take Out orders only. Tuesday – Sunday, 11:00am – 9:00pm & Monday, 4:00 – 9:00pm. 124 E. Hamilton, (325) 773-3388.

(When school opens in the Fall, they will be closed on Monday.)

Dixie Dog is open for Drive-thru. Monday – Saturday, 11:00am – 8:30pm.

306 N. Swenson St., (325) 773-5717.

Irene’s BBQ & Grill, Take Out, 1400 N. Swenson St., (325) 773-2585.

Melissa’s Cooking for a Cause has resumed operation. Menu, location and times available on

the Cooking for a Cause Facebook page.

Pizza Hut is open for drive-thru or inside pick up. Sunday – Thursday, 11:00am – 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday, 11:00am – 11:00pm. Call or order and pay from the app.

702 N. Swenson St., (325) 773-2707.

R&R Restaurant-Reopening on May 27, 50% capacity, regular hours.

Sonic Drive–In, Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday, 7:00am – 11:00pm & Sunday, 9:00am – 10:00pm. Order and pay from the app. 616 N. Swenson St., (325) 773-2362.

Stamford Donuts, Drivethru. Sunday – Saturday, 5:00am – Noon. 612 E. Hamilton St., (325) 7732797.

Subway is open. Pick up & Drive-thru, Dine-in available soon. Monday – Saturday, 9:00am – 10:00pm & Sunday, 9:00am – 9:00pm.

1412 N. Swenson St., (325) 773-2262.

Unperfect Fried Pies is open. Take Out Frozen Casseroles & Fried Pies.

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm. (Laundry drop off & pick up on Tuesday & Thursday). 221 W. McHarg St., (325) 280-8449.

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The Samaritan in the Emergency Room . Editor’s Note: this is a modified

re-publication of an essay I wrote back in the fall of 2019. Over the weekend I heard a sermon about the Good Samaritan and the concept of the Church as an emergency room, in which we are all called to serve those who need care, like the Samaritan did and like the religious “leaders” did not, when they passed by the injured man. As we deal with each other in this unique time—as others may be struggling financially, emotionally, or spiritually—I would encourage each us to follow the lesson of the Samaritan.

I’ve written about my Christian faith a number of times. I never want to preach, but I want you to understand that from which I get my values and my decision-making. I’m a believer in living out my faith and backing it up with my actions. I have no use for merely paying lip service to faith because it’s expedient to do so (whether

ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker politically, culturally, or socially).

It’s for that reason that I want to discuss love. The Ten Commandments tell us to love our neighbor. We all know that. In Matthew 22, Jesus says that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord but the second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. Even if you’re not a believing Christian, I expect your values system

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accounts for some sort of neighborly love. But let’s talk about what that really means. It is easy to nod your head at loving your neighbor. It is easy to support the concept. It is a lot harder to actually do it in the way that Jesus commands.

Some of you have great neighbors. You might even live next door to family or close friends. Loving your neighbor comes easy when you have neighbors like that. But what about THOSE neighbors, the nasty, bothersome ones? What about the ones who look different from us or act differently?

What about the neighbors who have different values?

What about neighbors who live a life that we don’t understand?

Well, Jesus didn’t put an asterisk next to “neighbor” to include only the people we like and who are like us. In Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan, the Samaritan cared for a badly

beaten Jew. The injured man had been ignored by his own people—in fact, they had crossed to the other side of the road in order to ignore his plight.

The Samaritan stopped to help. Samaritans and Jews were about as different culturally from one another as anybody we could run across on a daily basis. Yet, because he showed mercy, the Samaritan was the true neighbor to the injured man, not the man’s own people. We are called to do the same, no matter the differences with our own neighbor.

In Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians, he discusses spiritual gifts. We all have gifts that we are called to use in our personal witness. Each of those gifts is unique and diverse.

Our collective gifts work together like the parts of the body, so that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. But as Paul finishes his discussion of spiritual

gifts, he turns to love. He opens Chapter 13 of that letter by admonishing that it is nothing to use your spiritual gifts without love.

In fact, he writes that using your gifts without love is like a resounding gong or clanging cymbal. Real appealing imagery, eh? Have you ever considered that you might’ve used your spiritual gifts like that? I imagine we all have, if we want to be honest.

I’m bothered that too many in society are willing to pay lip service to their Christian faith without the actions to accompany it.

I think it all comes back to this discussion of love.

What concerns me is what Paul speaks of—if we act as Christians but do so without love, then it sounds to the non-believer like the resounding gong or clanging cymbal. I know we all have different tastes in music, but I can’t see walking up and down the streets of Stamford banging a gong

and clanging a cymbal and expecting it to drive people into our churches.

But when we act as Christians without love for our neighbor, that’s exactly what we’re doing. If we’re not living out our Christian faith with love—real, messy, hard, genuine love—for ALL of our neighbors, we’re not living our life as we’ve been commanded.

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.

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 11:00 am

Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Wayne Kitchens, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly

St Ann’s Catholic Church 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00

Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00

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 Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland 325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00 Common Ground Youth Ministry Paul Wright 219 S Swenson 325-773-3604 Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30 Family Church of Christ 1505 E. Wells St 325-773-5250 Worship: 9:45 a.m.

1st Assembly 1214 Compton Pastor John Shepard Worship: Saturday @ 6:00PM (325)267-0955

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

Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00

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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 11:00

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Texas Bolsters Efforts To Reduce Spread Of COVID-19 Testing, sanitizing and emergency food benefits increased as Texas entered its third month of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notably, Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement concerning an outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in Amarillo, where more than 700 cases were reported on May 16. The report came after the governor’s Surge Response Teams conducted site surveys and testing in high-risk areas, including meat-packing facilities in the Amarillo area. Two more weeks of testing would be conducted in high-risk areas, Abbott said.

Abbott on May 13 announced that Texas National Guard disinfection teams operating in coordination with the Texas Department of State Health Services have been deployed to help limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus in nursing homes.

Major Gen. Tracy R. Norris, adjutant general of Texas National Guard, said each of the six teams on duty across the state received training from the Texas Military Department’s 6th Civil Support Team, which specializes in manmade and natural disaster assessment and rapid response in hazardous environments.

The Texas National Guard also fights the COVID-19 pandemic by providing personal protective equipment manufacturing support, food bank support, mobile COVID-19 testing and points of distribution for essential items.

Last week, as more Texans increased public activities, official data showed COVID-19 is not contained. On May 17, cumulative figures posted by the Texas Department of State Health Services showed that some 47,784 people in Texas had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 1,336 deaths resulting from the influenza-like virus had been confirmed.

ORDER: TEST NURSING HOMES Gov. Abbott on May 11 directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas Department of State Health Services to test 100% of residents and staff in

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homes. The collaboration of those agencies, Abbott said, would “ensure that any potential clusters of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes are quickly detected and contained.”

FOOD BENEFITS ANNOUNCED Gov. Abbott on May 12 announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion in food benefits through the federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program to families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or discounted school meals due to COVID-19-related school closures.

The program, to be administered through the state health department, the Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency, provides a one-time benefit of $285 per child. The benefit can be used in the same way as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to pay for groceries. Visit hhs.texas.gov/ pebt to learn more.

HOSPITALS RECEIVE ANTIVIRAL The Texas Department of State Health Services, with FDA approval, on May 12 distributed 1,200 vials of the antiviral drug remdesivir to hospitals to treat patients with COVID-19.

Clinical trials of the antiviral drug reportedly have sped up by several days the recovery time of COVID-19 patients. Remdesivir was provided to the DSHS by the federal government from a supply donated by Gilead, the manufacturer.

Hospitals in these cities re-

ceived shipments of remdesivir: Amarillo, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, McAllen, Odessa, San Antonio, Tyler and Waco.

MAIL-IN BALLOTS THWARTED Texans who wanted to vote by mail to reduce their exposure to COVID-19 still must go to their polling place if they plan to cast an election ballot, pursuant to a stay granted by the Texas Supreme Court on May 15.

In effect, the stay accepts an argument lodged by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who said Texas law prohibits a registered voter who is not disabled, not over age 65 and not an absentee from voting by mail-in ballot. Paxton said Texans should not be allowed to vote by mail merely because they fear contracting the deadly coronavirus if they must vote in person.

Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa issued a statement in response to the high court’s action, saying, “This is a dark day for our democracy.

The Republican Texas Supreme Court is wrong to force the people of Texas to choose between their health and their right to vote. They would have Texans die, just so they can hold on to power.”

SALES TAX HOLIDAYS SET Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week promoted the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays, May 23-25.

“Inefficient appliances and outdated water systems put a tremendous strain on our power grids and water supplies,” Hegar said. “Even in these uncertain times, Texans can take advantage of this sales tax holiday to buy more energy-efficient items, support local businesses and save money. You can practice social distancing and other precautionary measures when shopping in person or shop online. Qualifying products are tax free.”

More information is available at comptroller.texas.gov.

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Appreciate Teachers

This week will sound like more of an ego-trip than usual since I am in this particular line of work, but as I was finishing up grades for the week as well as talking to friends and family I began to think back on just about two months ago when I talked about my worries with the country needing to be shut down and the move to online learning for schools. Now that schools are THOUGHTS FROM reaching the end of the academic year and the end of online distance UNDER THE CAP learning (at least we all hope it will be!), the first thing that I thought Will McClure about was how stressful that this has been for everyone involved.

From teachers needing to learn new tricks and move lessons online to students trying to get on those lessons with internet that can be hit and miss at times, to parents trying to make sure that their children do their schoolwork while still trying to maintain the home, these last two months have been a challenge all around, but it will be a large weight off of many different individuals’ shoulders when the school year officially ends. The one thing that I have noticed from all of the chaos that has come with this are many parents are voicing their renewed, or increased, appreciation for those of us that have chosen to educate our youth.

I know that even I have had more appreciation for my fellow teachers and those that I have had as a student that still continue to teach year after year with the same drive and passion. We do not do this for the money; we do this because we care.

Over the last several years there have been doubts about teachers from several areas and the continued scrutiny of the public school system. From everyday citizens to our lieutenant governor and all the way to Washington, D.C., there have been pushes to cut education funding or move to charter schools or whatever reason that just makes it more difficult to deliver a quality education. However, with the increased appreciation and support from parents and the community as a whole, things may change all over the country as education becomes more of a priority. Even though this year is coming to a close, I know that there is a lot of stress and worry that the summer will have us wondering not only how the next school year will take place but also how much needs to be retaught and reinforced to make up for the two months outside of the classroom. Online learning can be a useful tool when used the right way and time is spent to educate and guide, but this “crash course” that needed to take place was something that nobody could have seen coming. However, the best was attempted out of a bad situation.

I write these thoughts this week as I found out that last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, but with all of the support it feels like the last two months have been nothing but appreciation. Sure, there have been some hiccups here and there and teachers having to explain their reasons for lessons, but once all of the negativity faded a lot of teachers have been looked at in a different light for the first time in many years. Many times we all want to point to the negatives and teachers have done their best to keep education moving forward in these trying times. Again, we do not know what may happen next, but we all should believe that things can only get better from here and, come August, students are back in the classroom with their teachers. For now, as we appropriately “close the laptop” on this year, let us all keep a positive mindset when school does start back to normal again and just have patience and appreciation for all teachers when that first bell rings. I know that there will be many happy smiles from teachers when they are able to welcome their students back after missing them for so long.

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

Walking The Appalachian Trail Ethan West has The Squarehead Barber Shop in Mason. He likes cutting hair and he likes adventure. He has done 500-mile kayak trips on Texas Rivers and walked the 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail.

“During my sophomore year in high school I wanted to do something significant in my life at some point. I saw a documentary on TV about the Appalachian Trail.

It mentioned the 2,200mile hiking trail starts in Georgia and goes all the way to Maine. I turned to my dad and said, ‘I’m gonna do that.’ He said he would drive me to the trailhead. That built a fire within me.”

When Ethan graduated from high school he went to barber school and became a barber. Generations of his family had been barbers. “I became a barber to earn money so I could hike that trail. But I love barbering and will probably do it the rest of my life.” He walked the trail 3 years ago when he was 20. He cut hair along

the way. “I had about $200 worth of hair-cutting supplies with me. Believe it or not those hippies wanted to get their hair cut right about midway in the hike.

I cut their hair and charged for it.

I made enough money to cover the cost of the equipment and made some extra for me. I gave the barbering tools away.”

The walk took 145 days. “I started on April 11th and finished somewhere between September 2nd or 3rd. It’s pretty hard to plan, so I just took it a day at a time.”

He averaged 22 miles a day. His longest day was around 40 miles.

He had a sleeping bag, a tent and a 36-pound pack to start, but the pack got lighter as he went along. “I didn’t know anything about hik-

ing and was carrying a lot of junk I didn’t need.” He got a motel room every 5 days so he could take a shower.

That’s also when he stocked up on food.

“I weighed about 190 when I started and my body weight dropped down to about 140 at one point. But I was able to put that back on by eating a bunch. I finished at about 162.” He ate energy food during the day. “Peanuts, M & Ms, Cheez-Its. Oreos, Snicker bars. But in the morning and evening is when I would cook my protein.”

He faced all kinds of weather. “Snowstorms in

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the beginning, hot and humid in the middle, toward the end, it starts getting cold. I walked from spring all the way to fall. I walked in the rain all day sometimes.

The dropout rate among young people is high.

Older people are usually more successful. I believe it’s because their mind set is refined. They have resolved to complete this.”

There were fears. “You fear every day that you’re going to break your leg because you’re walking on rocks and different landscapes. If you hiked the trail and say you didn’t fall, you’re not telling the truth. I fell on my butt a lot of times.”

Ethan sent back his progress to friends and customers in Mason.

Today (Sunday) is such a nice day. Yesterday was so nice and cool, perfect day to be outside. I am so glad we can go outside and do a little and not have to stay in the house all time. I hope by winter we are back to normal.

Had a lot of storm clouds around on Saturday, but no good rainfall. The sprinkle don’t last long. Sure need a good rain for the farmers to get their cotton planted.

Our prayers need to include rain.

Last weekend for Mother’s Day, Glen and Helen had their children to come to see them. On Saturday Kara and Wayne Briggs and Crete of Haskell, Jami Wilde of Knox City, and Kim and Bobby Lowack and Kelly from OG came for a visit.

They brought food and enjoyed being outside together. On Sunday, Wes and Tracy Pierce and Kambryn of Nocona and Kelsey and

with Alice Corby Colbalt Winters. from Norman, Carm Letz Oklahoma, drove to came for a Haskell to visit and they attend East brought food, Side Baptist also. Wayne Church with and Crete her children, came back to OLD GLORY NEWS Lacey and see everyone, Micah New, but Kara had

By Anita Dozier Darbee, to work. MatLaynee, and thew Pierce Hazelee on from Stamford Lake visited with the grand- Sunday.

I had the domino ladies parents earlier in the week. at my home on Wednesday.

Mittie Dunham’s great It was a fun afternoon. grandson, Alec Lujan, of It was a great day on Abilene, came to spend Friday when I got to go to Monday with her and he Abilene and see daughter, also visited with Shelly Rita. They got to open their and Gerral Waldon. They Beauty Salon. (Thank goodenjoyed having him for the ness). day.

Thought for the week: On Wednesday, follow“Billions of innovative ing the domino games minds are motivated right at Anita’s home, Mittie now to make tomorrow betstopped by to visit with ter than today. The process Sybil Kendricks in OG. is chaotic and virtually On Friday, Mittie went to unstoppable. No one knows Aspermont and had lunch

what the future will bring, yet everyone is constantly making adjustments to improve it, and in ways that even the most highly accredited experts could never imagine. Life moves forward.”

Happy Birthday Wishes go to Ray Clark, Gail Slimp, Jonathan Lefevre, Jackson Flowers, Mark Cox, Donna Montez, Kelli Pittcock, Denise Green, Craig Griggs, Barbara Nauert, Kirk Hahn, Harlon Powers, P C Cox, Kimber Hamilton, Edwin Vrzalik, Chandler Robertson, Oliver Yoder, Cara Lynn Corzine, Kannon Pittcock, Brittany Lammert, and Corley Rae Hernandez.

We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Thad and Mindy Jennings, Marvin and Brenda Vahlenkamp,50, and Alden and Janis Lowack. Have a wonderful day.

HELP WANTED

Classifieds PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR FLUID INJECTION WELL PERMIT M & K Operating, LLC, P O BOX 3235, Albany, TX 76430, is applying to Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to inject fluid into a formation which is productive of oil and/or gas.

The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the Bluff Creek, Flippen, Swastika & Gunsight Formations, Doty Lease, Well Number 4. The proposed injection well is located 8 miles southwest of Lueders in the Lweis Steffens Field, in Jones County. Fluid will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 1885 to 2335 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Divi-

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sion of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 512-4636792).

Sagebrush Living Center is looking for Direct Support Staff all shifts. Please contact Kaye Carter at 325-773-2791 or come by the Facility at 1101 Columbia St. Stamford, TX for an application.

HWY 277 Hawley Faith over Fear home, barn w/horse stalls 51± Ac..IN CONTRACT 1308 Elizabeth St Horse Property w/ 2/2 brick home and barn 4.2 acres!....$189,900 10998 hwy 6 Avoca............................................................................. $129,900 1502 Compton Stamford 3/2/2 Ranch home 1.6± AC!......Reduced! $124,900 1310 PORTLAND Great 3/2 remodel! Must See!...................................$114,500 1403 Compton St. three bedroom two bath brick home........................$109,900 1303 Wesleyan 2/2 with extra lot and tank......................................IN CONTRACT 601 E Rotan Great 3/2 with large backyard!.....................................................$69,900 716 E Oliver 4 bedroom/ 2 baths quiet area..............................................$68,900 1207 HUDSON 3 bedroom, 1 bath in a good location!..............................$49,900 McHarg Lots with Barn and wet weather creek!.........................................$32,000 712 E Vanderbilt Gorgeous 1910 2 story Victorian home.........................SOLD 807 Commercial 2/1 2 living areas....................................................Reduced $58,000

10998 STATE HWY 6 Avoca 3/2 w shop and pens on 4.33± Acres......IN CONTRACT 519 Commercial Ave, Anson- 3/1 Rock home w Metal ......IN CONTRACT

#10 Country Cove ALBANY Nice 3/2 Brick home in cul-de-sac!...... $159,900 913 Harold St ALBANY beautiful 2 story Call for details!.....................$129,900 140 Offield ALBANY Blacksmith Shop, Art Studio........................IN CONTRACT 1726 22nd Anson 2/2 Brick............................................................IN CONTRACT 532 Ave Q Anson 3/2 on 1 ACRE!................................................ IN CONTRACT

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200 W. Moran 900 sq. ft. metal shop with electric on .75± acre corner lot!.......$42,500 1303 Swenson STAMFORD - 25,000 sq ft building 1631 17th St, Anson - over 4,000 sq. ft, restaurant equip....... IN CONTRACT

FARM & RANCH

FISHER COUNTY

839± AC Secluded w/ Large neighbors and Big Canyon! IN CONTRACT 480± AC SE of Roby Tank, water well 170± Ac SE of Rotan Pasture SOLD Paved Rd frontage IN CONTRACT

CALLAHAN COUNTY

1,015± AC Great Sock Farm or Hay farm SOLD 10 ac Old Peanut Co-op Property

HASKELL COUNTY

126 ac cult. N.380 Rule 160± AC – The Kittley Irrigated Farm Northwest of Rule! SOLD 271± AC SE of Weinert Dry land farm w/ pasture, tanks and creek!

619± AC N of Lake Stamford pasture and tanks!

JONES COUNTY

NEW 377 ac on Hwy 277 Pasture/Cult.

Coop water 1,764± Ac Near Lueders Great Hunting!

782± AC N of Neinda IN CONTRACT 663± AC Great combo place w/ fence, pens, water well and tank 402± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 389± AC Cultivation, Rural water and Electric N of Merkle 323 Ac Creek, Cultivation and Hunting!

253± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 247± Stock Farm SOLD 241± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 239± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 230± AC Ft. Phantom River Ranch, Excellent Hunting!

220± AC Cultivation on California Creek and US HWY 6 RD Frontage 160± AC south of Avoca IN CONTRACT 139± AC- Farrington Cotton Farm Prime Cultivation 62± AC N of Merkel, GREAT building Site!

50± AC Cultivated farm 45± Acres Right outside of Town 26± AC FM 2746 S of Anson water well List price $90,000 20± AC Near Ft. Phantom OAK TREES w/ Electric and rural water!

SHACKELFORD COUNTY

440± AC North of Abilene Cultivation and pasture w/ Spring, Rural Water and 3 tanks!

KNOX COUNTY

217± Ac great Hunting! Water well and native pasture 55± Cultivation close to town!

STEPHENS COUNTY

85± AC Native pasture w/ house

KENT COUNTY

925± AC-Panther Canyon Ranch-Native pasture w/ food plots, springs on Panther Canyon and Croton Creek on the north Boundary!

DICKENS COUNTY

1,450± AC Fantastic Hunting, Shinnery, Large Stock Tank

STONEWALL COUNTY

330± ac cult. & pasture, good stock farm 5,900± AC- Seven Diamond L Canyon Ranch two creeks and salt fork river 2,082± -AC- Double View RanchSpectacular views, River, 4/3 Home and Barns, rural water!

800± AC - White Ghost River Ranch - Salt Fork of the Brazos! Views of the River Canyon!

658± ac Heath Ranch 200FT elevation changes, live spring and exotics!

320± AC – Hall River Ranch River Frontage w/ 2 story home SOLD 330± AC- Great View of Double Mtns. w/ scenic deep canyons, large neighbors, hunting!

130± AC- Youngers 130 Good Cultivation and great Hunting!

332± AC – Canyon West Ranch Great Views! Water, Electric & Secluded!

133± AC S of Swenson Brushy w/ HWY 380 Frontage Electricity on site!

1,455± Acres Base of the Double Mountains!

165± Acres All pasture, Great Hunting!

TAYLOR COUNTY

5± Acres Off of HWY 351 IN CONTRACT Taylor Ridge Estates- 20-80 Acre rural tracts Call for info.

707 Ranch 10-12± tracts SOLD 54± AC S of Trent Great Views!

36± AC S of Trent Elec & Water!

20± Acres White Mines Road Creek, Hunting, No Restrictions $140,000

THROCKMORTON COUNTY

460± AC Morning Star Game Ranch High fenced turnkey w/ Hunting Ranch 160± AC Cultivation and Pasture w/ 3BR Home west of Woodson

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