October 26, 2018 - Stamford American

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Boxing Workouts Come to Stamford

BY KAY SPEARS Brody Deaver worked in school environments after graduating from Harden Simmons in Abilene, working his way from Athletic Director to Principal at the high school level in Ranger, TX. He has worked at Capital Farm Credit in Stamford, TX for two years and before that worked at First Financial Bank in Eastland County.

He and his wife, Samantha, have been married for twelve years and have three children.

Over the years, Deaver continued to hone his athletic abilities including boxing competitions.

Jones County Submitting Disaster Declaration to Governor’s Office

Jones County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on Monday, October 22, 2018 at the Jones County Courthouse in Anson, TX. Judge Dale Spurgin, County Commissioners James Clawson, Steve Lefevre, Ross Davis, Joe Whitehorn and County Clerk Lee Ann Jennings were in attendance.

The minutes of the last regular meeting held on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 were approved.

Eight bids were submitted to buy trust properties and all eight were approved. Those bids are as follows: SEE COURT, PG 13

Dogs Control Air To Defeat Winters Ground Game, 49-30 The Stamford Bulldogs rolled up 414 yards through the air as they defeated the Winters Blizzards 49-30 Friday night in Jim Ned Indians Stadium. The powerful

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Blizzards ground game came close to matching the Bulldog air show (413 yards); but the Blizzards had minus one yards through the air while the Bulldogs posted 81 yards on the ground. For the second time this season the

Bulldogs had to move to a neutral site with artificial turf due to a flooded field at home.

Winters took the opening kickoff and started the game with 240 pound lineman Cameron Perkins in the backfield along

with 175 pound running back Nick Brown. The two seniors plowed into Stamford territory with Perkins getting gains of five, ten and eight yards while Brown added the three yards.

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FLU SHOT: Flu Shots are now available at Stamford Family Health Center, 1601 Columbia St., for only $25.

Open Monday – Thursday 7am – 6pm & on Fridays 8am – 5pm.

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 325-7738057. 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.

FUNDRAISER: A medical fund has been set up for Denis at the First Bank of Texas.

Please specify “Denis Olson Medical Fund”. All proceeds will go towards helping the family with medical expenses. 325-773-2122, 1610 Columbia, Stamford, TX 79553, Abilene Branch, 325-674-1885, 1849 South 1st, Abilene, TX 79605

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be available to purchase for lunch. Please come out and support our little community.

JONES COUNTY EARLY VOTING: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Early voting will be conducted in the basement of the Jones County Courthouse in Anson, TX. Enter through the handicap entrance on the South side of the Courthouse, then proceed to the first door on the right.

PRAISE NIGHT: Praise & Prayer Night @ St. John’s United Methodist Church, Sunday, November 4th 6-7 p.m. Everyone is invited!

Come worship the King of kings!!!

FESTIVAL: Stamford First Baptist Church will hold their annual Fall Festival on Wednesday, October 31 from 6:00-8:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the Bounce House and Carnival Games in the FBC Parking Lot.

DANCE: Senior Citizen’s Dance Tuesday, November 6, from 7-10 p.m. Live band at 300 S Commercial, Hamlin. $5 per person. Pot Luck Snacks.

No smoking. For more information, contact 3709514.

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PERFORMANCE: The Big Country Autoharp & Dulcimer Club of Abilene will be performing at Country Elegance on Thursday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to hear this delightful music which reflects our past and brings back memories of families and friends gathered for a time of singing and visiting.

HEALTH FAIR: Stamford Healthcare Center’s Annual Health Fair – Fitness Fiesta – will be held on Wednesday, November 7th from 12 noon to 4:30pm at Stamford Family Health Center, 1601 Columbia St.

TOWN HALL MEETING: Thursday, November 1, 8:30-9:30am, State Senator Charles Perry and State Representative Stan Lambert will hold a Town Hall meeting in the Anson Public Library.

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BAZAAR: The Sagerton Hobby Club will be hosting the Sagerton Fall Bazaar on Nov. 3 from 9-2 at the Sagerton Community Center.

Homemade baked goods, arts and crafts, quilt raffle and, new this year, a raffle for a deer feeder. Hamburgers and homemade stew and a slice of homemade pie will

This event is FREE & the public is invited. We will have health information and screenings, free popcorn, and door prizes. Food trucks and vendors will be on site as well.

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FAMILY NIGHT: The Cowboy Country Museum would like to invite everyone to join us for Family Night, Tuesday, November 13th, from 5:30-6:30. This month’s theme is The Importance of Veterans’ Day. We will have a presentation to learn about Veterans’ Day, then several activities, including dressing up in uniform. We also want to invite any and all veterans to attend as well. As always it is free of charge. (Please note, that all children must be accompanied by an adult.) If you have any questions, call us at 773-2500.

BIRTHDAYS 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

Rev. Herbert Lammert

Joan Elizabeth Taylor Prince

Rev. Herbert Lammert, 82, of Clifton passed away on Friday, October 19, 2018. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Friday, October 26, 2018, at Clifton Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Clifton Cemetery.

Herbert was born in Meridian on September 1, 1936, to Herbert F. W. Lammert and Mamie (Teichelman) Lammert. He graduated from Old Glory High School and later received degrees from Texas Lutheran College and Wartburg Seminary. On June 14, 1958, he married Barbara (Eckhardt) in San Antonio. He was called by God to be an Ordained Pastor in the Lutheran Church for 56 years. He spread the love of God to the following parishes: First English Lutheran Church in Damon, TX, Our Savior’s Advent Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, Committee on Hispanic Ministries for the Texas District of the ALC, Peace Lutheran Church in Rockdale, TX, Faith Lutheran in Meridian, TX, and was Hospice Chaplain at various locations in Texas. His love of God and his commitment to walk in the steps of Jesus profoundly impacted the loves of those around who knew and loved him. He inspired and taught many interns and students who saw him as a mentor and shining example of what a dedicated servant of God should be.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a wonderful gardener and often grew more than they could eat but would always share the bounty with friends and neighbors.

He served his community as an active member of the Lions Club. He and Barbara enjoyed traveling and took trips to Germany, the Holy Lands, and traced footsteps of Paul the Apostle around the Black Sea. They also traveled to Africa visiting Lutheran Churches in Tanzania.

Herb and Barbara celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June. From this union, 3 children were born: Rebecca and husband Ronald Lusk of Denver, CO., David and wife, Donna Lammert of Belton, and Beth and husband, Jim Shaver of Clermont, FL. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Other survivors include his brother, Danny and wife, Helen Lammert, brother in law, Bert Turner, along with many nieces and nephews, 2 aunts and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gloria.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be given to Hospice Sunset lutheransunset.org, 201 Posey Ave. Clifton, TX 76634. Trinity Lutheran Church-Youth Fund at 803 West 3rd St. Clifton, TX 76634. Mosaic at mosaicinfo.org, 3319 N. 15th A St. Waco, TX 76708.

Joan Elizabeth Taylor Prince, 94, of Azle, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her home in Azle. Graveside funeral services was at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2018 at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Jones County with Rev. Jesse Morton officiating and under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home of Stamford.

Joan was born September 1, 1924 in Stamford, Texas to Chet and Garnett Breland Taylor. She was raised in Stamford and graduated Stamford High School in 1942.

She married Wilson L. Prince on December 5, 1953. Wilson passed away after fifty years of marriage. To the union three children were raised, Don (deceased), Barbara and Joe. Joan lived in Fort Worth for over forty six years. Joan was a lifelong domestic engineer. An extensive worker for the American Red Cross for injured soldiers during world war two, a member of the First Christian Church, and a devoted member of Code Blue. Hobbies included collecting chickens, sewing, cooking, and spending time with her two children Joe and Cathy Prince of Flower Mound and Barbara Hinsey of Azle, seven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.

She will be deeply missed.

24th Annual Diabetes Texas Style Workshop – November 3 On Saturday, November 3 from 8 a.m. to noon, will be the 24th Annual Diabetes Texas Style Workshop. A workshop for Texans interested in improving their ability to manage diabetes. The workshop will be held at Hendrick Medical Center at the Auxiliary Conference Center, Shelton Building on the second floor-2000 Pine St. Abilene, Texas.

It is Handicap accessible.

The programs topics will be as follows: “Complementary Medicine- Could it help manage your diabetes?” by F. Alison Capko, PharmD, CDE, from Hendrick Medical Center “Are You Ready? Diabetes, Chronic Diseases and Disaster” by Christine Fisher, MSN, RN, CDE, Alaina Strobel, RD, LD, CDE, and Maryanne Strobel, MSN, RN, CDE, from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) Texas, and “When Adipose met Glucose” by Dr. Indira C. Maharah-Mikiel, Family Practice, from Hendrick Medical Center.

There will be speakers, exhibitors, prizes, and refreshments free to the community. The workshop is sponsored by Hendrick Medical Center Diabetes SelfManagement Education and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Jones, Haskell, & Taylor Counties. For more information, call 325-670-2421.

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State Sen. Charles Perry & State Rep. Stan Lambert To Host A Joint Jones County Town Hall Meeting LUBBOCK, TX – Today, Sen. Charles Perry announced a series of town hall forums, including a stop with Rep. Stan Lambert in Anson, Texas.

“Holding town halls are a great way to engage with rural communities as we head into the next legislative session. While this state has enjoyed a lot of successes, we still face many challenges and I want to hear directly from the people I represent, so I can voice their concerns down in Austin,” said Sen. Perry.

“Rep. Stan Lambert understands rural issues well and knows how to advocate for his constituents in the Texas Capitol,” continued Sen. Perry.

The next legislative session begins on January 8th.

This will be Sen. Perry’s third session in the Texas Senate after serving two terms in the Texas House. He currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs and on the Senate Committees on Health and Human Services, Criminal Justice and Transportation.

At the forum, Sen. Perry and Rep. Lambert will discuss their legislative agenda, the state budget, and how the legislative process works. Most importantly, they will answer questions and hear feedback from constituents.

The event is open to the public and will take place on November 1st at the Anson Public Library, 1137 12th St, Anson, TX 79501 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

If you would like additional details, please contact Jennifer Foster at 940-937-0909 or Jennifer.Foster@ senate.texas.gov.

Come join in the fun around Stamford on Wednesday, October 31.

First Baptist Church Fall Festival 214 N Swenson 6:00-8:00pm Carnival Games St. John’s United Methodist Church 201 S Ferguson 5:00-6:15pm Games & Trunk or Treat Trinity Church 220 E McHarg 5:00-6:30pm Trunk or Treat

Orient Street Church of Christ & Bethel Lutheran Church 510 S Orient St 5:30-6:30pm Trunk or Treat St. Ann’s Catholic Church 419 New Braunfels 6:00-7:00pm Trunk or Treat

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BULLDOGS: Continued From Page 1 With first down at the Stamford 37, Winters was stopped for a loss of yards back to the 39. Brown got the call and made up the lost yardage but fumbled at the end of the play. Lane Patton was there to recover for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs used an almost evenly distributed run/pass game to go 63 yards in eleven plays for the first score of the night. The drive got started with a 13 yard gain on a pass from Peyton Bevel to RJ Smith.

Bevel kept on the next play but was stopped for a yard loss. Bevel hit Tre Mitchell in the flat for a 12 yard gainer for a first down at the Winters 39. Zach Duran was open along the Stamford sideline for seven yards.

Shavaris Cooper worked the middle of the field, using a spin move to help pick up 15 yards to the Blizzard four. D’Marcus Barber was hit before he could get started on first and goal ,and Bevel was sacked on second down. A penalty against the Bulldogs pushed the football back to the 20 where the Dogs faced third and goal.

Bevel kept for six yards; but that still left fourth and goal from the 14. Bevel got time from his offensive line

and a peel back block from Cooper. With the extra time Bevel found Mitchell for the touchdown. Smith added the extra point for a 7-0 Bulldog lead with five minutes left in the first quarter.

The Blizzards again kept the ball on the ground with Brown being complemented

by Malakye Kelly, Sema’Jae Jackson, Ethan Sanchez and quarterback Jovan Young.

The Blizzards ate up the rest of the first quarter and into the second and moved the ball to the Stamford 29. Winters faced fourth and three from that point.

Sanchez took a pitch from Young but Barber was right there to stop the play and the drive.

The Bulldogs weren’t able to move and were forced to punt the ball back to the Blizzards.

Winters started their drive with their first pass attempt of the night; the ball sailed long and incomplete. A run

by Brown and two by Young converted the first down out to the Blizzard 34. Alex Salas tried a pass off a reverse; but Cooper pressured the play and the ball didn’t reach its target. A steady diet of Brown and a 15 yard penalty against the Bulldogs pushed the ball to the Stamford 19. Young

hit Jackson with a three yard pass to set up third and five.

Young gained just a yard on third down. The Blizzards decided to go to the air on fourth down but Young faced a lot of pressure from Bulldog defenders. The ball fell incomplete in the end zone.

Stamford took over and scored quickly, using just 1:28 to cover 85 yards. Bevel kept for five yards to open the drive. A pass to Mitchell was good for six yards and a new set of downs. A holding call pushed the ball back to the 16. Bevel went to the air and found Trace Edwards at the 44. Edwards fought for the catch then broke free of his defenders and raced the final yards to complete the 84 yard scoring play.

Edwards went over the 1000 yard mark for receiving on the play. The extra point attempt failed but the Bulldogs had pushed the lead to 13-0.

Winters used a quick strike drive of their own with Brown getting the call on all three of the plays. The big gainer was a 58 yard run to the Stamford two. Brown got the touchdown on the next play and added the two point conversion to cut the score to 13-8 with 2:44 left in the half.

A play for lost yardage and a penalty started the next Bulldog drive on the wrong paw. The Dogs were faced with second and 27 from the Stamford 17. A 36 yard catch and run by Edwards wiped out the deficit and moved the ball into Winters territory. Edwards added ten more yards on his next catch and Bevel earned eight yards with his legs. Barber closed out the drive with a 29 yard reception for the score. The try for two failed but the Bulldogs had pushed their lead back to eleven, 19-8.

The Blizzards started in good field position at their own 45 with 1:16 left in the half. Carson Holt and Shavaris Cooper hit Young for a yard loss. The senior quarterback called his own number and broke free for 28 yards and went out of

bounds with 21 seconds left.

The ball got moved back due to penalty but the clock was re-set to 22 seconds.

Fortunately for the Bulldogs the extra second wasn’t pivotal. Young barely got the ball off on first down and was stopped in bounds on a keeper on second down.

On the final play of the half Young completed his second and final pass of the night.

The ball went to Perkins, who was not an eligible receiver, and the play went for lost yardage so the Dogs denied the penalty to go into the locker room with a 19-8 lead.

Stamford took the second half kickoff and started mixing runs and passes again. Cooper was hit for a loss to open the drive but gained five with a reception on the next play. RJ Smith moved the ball into Winters territory with a twelve yard reception. A swing pass from Bevel to Mitchell was good for eight yards. Duran’s 14 yard reception gave the Bulldogs a first down at the Winters 26. Bevel was sacked for a six yard loss but scrambled for 17 yards on the next play. A high snap sailed over Bevel’s head from the 15; Mitchell recovered the ball 28 yards behind the line. Bevel ran for five yards on second down; a screen for Cooper only netted two yards. The Dogs were left facing fourth and 36 after a penalty was added to the mix. Bevel ran on fourth down but couldn’t break free so the ball went over on downs.

Brown carried seven straight times to move the ball from the Winters 32 to the Stamford 17. The big play was a 22 yard run that would have gone for more but for a tackle by Keyven Mueller.

Brown was the leading rusher for the game with 259 yards on 23 carries. Perkins gave Brown a breather and finished off the drive with runs of five, seven and five yards. Perkins also bulled for the two point conversion to cut the Bulldog lead to 19-16 with just 36 seconds left in the third quarter.

The Bevel to Edwards connection worked for eleven and seven yards and

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Cooper ran for six yards to finish out the third quarter.

Bevel was caught for a seven yard loss to open the fourth period. Passes of 13 and eight yards to Duran gave the Dogs a first down at the Winters 17. Bevel kept for nine yards and had a pass for Edwards deflected. Bevel went the final eight yards for the Bulldogs’ first rushing touchdown of the night.

Edwards caught the two point conversion to push the lead back to eleven, 27-16, with 10:24 left.

Winters again used a big play to deliver a quick score.

Young broke free for 51 yards before being forced out of bounds by Barber at the Stamford three yard line.

Two plays later Perkins was in the end zone. Young tried a keeper but was stopped short on the conversion to leave the score at 27-22.

The Bulldogs came right back with a four play of their own. An 18 yard pass play to Edwards started the drive followed by a run by Bevel and a six yard pass to Duran. With first down at the Winters 38, Bevel found Barber who spun to escape tacklers. The junior running back finished the play in the end zone. The two point conversion to Duran pushed the Bulldog lead to 35-22.

Each team cut the plays in half for the next scores.

Brown got both carries in the two play drive for the Blizzards, going 42 and 15 yards. After a failed onside kick attempt, the Bulldogs had just 38 yards to go. Bevel got twelve on first down but a holding call on the next play pushed the ball back to the 29. Bevel found Smith in the back of the end zone to cap the two play drive.

Starting with the Winters score at the close of the third quarter through the 5:40 mark when Stamford scored, the two teams combined for 44 points in 6:55. Each team scored 22 points during the time period.

The Blizzards started again with a steady diet of Brown.

The big runner was stopped

by Josh Mueller after a 17 yard gain to open the drive.

Brown fumbled at the end of an eleven yard drive but he

was ruled down before the fumble. His next carry was good for only three yards.

Young was pressured into making a bad pitch for Kelly and the fight was on for the football. Ethan Medina came out with the ball for the Bulldogs.

Bevel kept for ten yards and was followed by Barber with a gain of eight. A seven yard pass to Duran was good for a first down at the Winters 29. The Blizzards called their first time out with just 1:46 left on the clock; in just three plays the usual frenetic Dogs had run off 2:17 on the clock. A run

by Barber was stopped for a two yard loss but a pass to Smith at the Stamford sideline was good for 17 yards. Barber broke free and hurdled a defender at the five on his way to the end zone. Barber added the two point conversion to push the score to 49-30 in favor of the Bulldogs with just 1:24 left in the game.

Young broke for a 15 yard gain for the Blizzards. An incomplete pass, a penalty and a short gain left Winters with under a minute and third and 14. Smith knocked away the third down pass attempt, and Winters was hit with another penalty.

Young dropped back to pass again and heaved the ball downfield; Josh Mueller was waiting there to pick off the ball to bring on the victory formation for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs will travel to Hawley Friday night to face the 6-1 Bearcats. Each team is undefeated in district with the Bearcats coming off their open date. Winters will host Forsan as each will try to earn their first district win.

Ozona has the open date this week. The Bulldogs and Bearcats have split the past four games with each team taking a win on the others’ field. The Bulldogs won in Hawley in 2017 by a 35-32 score.

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Friday Night’s Stats Stamford 7 12 0 30--49 Winters 0 8 8 14--30 SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter S – Tre Mitchell 14 pass from Peyton Bevel (RJ Smith kick) 5:00 Second Quarter S – Trace Edwards 84 pass from Bevel (kick failed) 4:06 W – Nick Brown 2 run (Brown run) 2:44 S – D’Marcus Barber 29 pass from Bevel (pass failed) 1:21 Third Quarter W – Cameron Perkins 5 run (Perkins run) 0:36 Fourth Quarter S – Bevel 8 run (Edwards pass from Bevel) 10:24 W – Perkins 1 run (run failed) 8:36 S ¬– Barber 38 pass from Bevel (Edwards pass from Bevel) 7:32 W – Brown 15 run (Perkins run) 6:37 S – Smith 29 pass from Bevel (run failed) 5:40 S – Barber 14 run (Barber run) 1:24 Stamford Winters First Downs 25 19 Rushing Yds 27-81 49-413

Passing Yds 414 (-1) Total Offense 495 412 Comp-Att-Int 25-28-0 2-9-1 Punts 1-46 0-0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-2 Penalties-yds 8-70 5-25 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing - Stamford: Peyton Bevel 16-74, TD; D’Marcus Barber 5-16, TD; Shavaris Cooper 4-24; Team 2-(-33). Winters: Nick Brown 23-259, 2 TDs; Jovan Young 11-93; Cameron Perkins 9-43, 2 TDs; Malakye Kelly 3-13; Ethan Sanchez 2-(-6); Sema’Jae Jackson 1-11.

Passing - Stamford: Peyton Bevel 25-28-0, 414 yds, 5 TDs. Winters: Jovan Young 2-8-1, (-1) yds; Alex Salas 0-1-0.

Receiving - Stamford: Trace Edwards 6-166, TD; RJ Smith 5-78, TD; Tre Mitchell 4-40, TD; Zach Duran 4-35; D’Marcus Barber 2-67, 2 TDs; Josh Mueller 2-21; Shavaris Cooper 27. Winters: Sema’Jae Jackson 1-3; Cameron Perkins 1-(-4).

Last Week’s Games

District 3-2A, Division I: Stamford 49, Winters 30; Ozona 28, Forsan 20; Hawley open. Others: Merkel 38, Bangs 22; Albany 49, Roscoe 6; Anson 42, Coleman 13; Hamlin 48, Haskell 7; DeLeon 42, Lubbock Coronado 34, Lubbock Monterey 33.

This Week’s Games District 3-2A, DI: Stamford at Hawley; Forsan at Winters; Ozona Open.

Others: Merkel at Ballinger; Roscoe at Haskell; TLCA at Anson; Crawford at DeLeon; Clyde at Jim Ned; Lubbock Monterey at Amarillo Palo Duro; Six Man: LuedersAvoca at Guthrie.

DISTRICT 3-AA, DIV I STANDINGS Overall Stamford 7 1 401 217 Hawley 6 1 265 139 Winters 5 3 264 154 Ozona 2 5 139 191 Forsan 1 6 125 222 District Stamford 2 0 90 46 Hawley 1 0 44 14 Ozona 1 1 44 61 Forsan 0 1 20 28 Winters 0 2 44 93

BOXING: Cotinued From Page 1 He identified a gap in the existing exercise businesses in Stamford and installed punching bags on the top floor of Your Time Fitness on the north side of the square at 125 E. McHarg St., Stamford, TX. Two classes are held each week on Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:30pm.

For more information or to register for class, call Your Time Fitness at (325) 7732170. Class members wear comfortable exercise clothes and boxing workout gloves to protect their hands. When asked what equipment would be needed, Deaver stated they provide gloves but if someone would like their own, they have new gloves for sale.

What are the benefits of exercising using a punching bag? You might only think of shoulders. According to irishboxing.com using a

punching bag, or heavy bag as they are also called, works out a multitude of muscles and not only in the arms and upper body. When taught the correct way to hit, punching bags are relatively easy to use and allow everyone from a beginner to an accomplished athlete to reap the benefits.

Those benefits include strengthening muscles, improving coordination, endurance and stamina, reduce stress, and shape shoulders, biceps and triceps.

Deaver can teach you proper technique to avoid injury.

The bag will move and sway as you punch it and your position needs to be adjusted continually, which improves your coordination, stability and focus. In your everyday life, these movements will naturally improve the way you walk, stand and react.

We live in a stressful world which can produce hormones

that put our bodies in a state of anxiety. Using a punching bag can release these hormones and endorphins and make you feel better mentally as well as physically.

During the workout muscles tense up and then they relax, providing improvement in muscle mass, shape, and detail.

Working out using a punching bag is also a great addition to a regular exercise program. Being a part of a class or group can increase a person’s motivation to return and keep going. And now there is a workout room with punching bags hanging from the rafters in downtown Stamford just waiting for you to take advantage of.

Call (325) 773-2170 for more information, to register or make a time to see what it’s all about for yourself.

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PAINT CREEK STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Haley Garcia - 10th grade

Abel Cisneros - 1st grade

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY

By Jewellee Kuenstler

What a week of blessings!

The Museum hosted Family Night last Tuesday and we had a great turn out. In celebration of Archaeology Month, we hosted an archaeological dig inside the museum. Our theme was Native American Arrowheads.

First, we discussed Native Americans in our area. The first people in Texas came about 13,000 years ago.

This was the beginning of the Paleolithic Era in Texas (11,000 BCE to 6,000 BCE).

The earliest Texans lived as hunters and gatherers, sharing the landscape with ice age animals including mammoths, cave lions, giant sloths, and dire wolves. (Yes, like on Game of Thrones!!)

The Archaic Era (6,000 BCE to 700 CE) saw the people making a larger range of stone tools, using bows and arrows for hunting and creating trade networks that stretched hundreds of miles. The Late Prehistoric Era (700 CE to 1500 CE) saw a huge diversity in cultures across the state. In West Texas, Europeans (mid 1500s)

would have encountered hunting and gathering cultures, including early Apache tribes. The Comanches were almost as new to Texas as Europeans.

They came from Wyoming and were once part of the Shoshone Indians. They arrived in this area in the early 1700s, and were finally pushed out of Texas onto reservations around 1875.

In our neck-of-thewoods, every arrowhead we discover, and believe it or not there are lots around this area, are not actually “arrowheads” by the true definition. And, furthermore, most are a lot older than many people know. Some might even be hundreds or thousands of years old. What we call “arrowheads”, archaeologist call Projectile Points, which include, Spear Points, Dart Points, and Arrowheads.

A Spear Point will be a larger, finely made point, usually the oldest among the projectile points. A Dart Point is a middle size point that is fairly thick. A true Arrowhead is a tiny point used on the end of an

arrow and is most recent in age.

Some of the artifacts found in this area are not projectile points at all, but tools used by Native Americans. Scrapers, knives, needles, drills, and fishing hooks are some of the tools we have on display in the Museum.

The kids really enjoyed the Mallet head that is on loan from Robert Jeter. This would have been attached to a piece of wood and used as a battle axe or a hammer.

Students also got to feel a deer hide and see how scrapers or knives would be used by Comanches to turn deer and buffalo hides into clothes, tipis, and other everyday items.

Next, we had a presentation about archaeologists and their job. We learned how to grid an area to work in, then we learned how to use certain tools to unearth an artifact.

Next, we took the artifact to the working table, where the individual students had to measure, label, and bag the item. The kids had to label their find as either an arrowhead, a dart point,

Bobby Reves & Oscar Armstrong a scraper, or a knife. If they could not determine what their artifact was, they could then take it to the “Experts” table for identification help.

Oscar Armstrong was one of these experts. A longtime community member, he and his wife Pat, collected a wonderful array of Native American artifacts from the Jones County area.

Currently, the Museum is honored to have six cases of some of his best finds.

Bobby Reves also served on this board of experts. Also, a long-time

community member, Reves has quite a collection himself, which he brought with him to show the kids. Another perk he brought were gar scales.

A gar actually looks like some prehistoric fish and they can grow to over 100 pounds. Reves explained that Native Americans would also use gar scales to make into arrowheads because they are actually a very strong bone. This just shows that not all arrowheads were made from rock.

Jay Hager also came and brought several nice pieces of Native American artifacts to show the kids.

A big thank you to all the “experts” and to the great young adults that so graciously volunteered to help host the event. It would not have been a success without you!

Our next Family Night will be on Tuesday, November 13th, from 5:30-6:30. This month’s theme is The Importance of Veterans’ Day. We will have a presentation to learn about Veterans’ Day, then several activities for the children, including dressing up in uniform. As always it is free of charge. Please note, that all children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you are a veteran, please join us for this Family Night and allow us to honor you. Your sacrifice

and service allow us the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis. And the kids need to see you, they need to understand how many people in our community have served in our Armed Forces.

We will also be hosting a Veteran’s Day Silver Social at 3pm on Tuesday, November 13th.

Please come see us for refreshments, coffee, cocoa, and a good visit.

One last note, we got a letter from Santa Claus this week, and he’s dropping by for a visit to the Museum.

His head elf is supposed to get back to me with the exact date, so stay tuned!

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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Over the years, one of the things that I’ve stressed, while writing about many different facets of a tree’s life, is that they are dependent on growth as a means of “defense”. A lot of tree problems involve them just growing past whatever the trouble may be. Often referred to as “compartmentalization”, trees will try to contain things, such as decay or diseased tissue, in one spot, and then wrap that problem in new, undamaged wood. This process is meant to seal off whatever they are dealing with and keep it from getting further into the tree. Of course the things that prey on trees work very hard to keep from being “contained” and do their very best to get through whatever barriers a tree may put in the way. Since this kind of thing is a life and death struggle for both entities, as you can imagine, they both try real hard.

When I’ve written about this before, I’ve often pointed out that some trees are better at compartmentalization of their problems than others are. At one end we have the live oaks. Probably the best compartmentalizers in the business for our region. On a scale of one to ten, with ten being the best, lives oaks are a ten, as far as being able to contain problems goes.

You will also notice that live oaks are, by far, the trees with the longest

news@americannewspapers.net taken another path, and that is numbers versus preservation of every single tree.

I know people think mesquite trees are nearly indestructible, but as tenacious as they may be, as a species, individual specimens just aren’t that tough.

WEST TEXAS TREES In the picture that goes with this column, AND LANDSCAPES the large branch that

By Bruce Kreitler and was cut away from the of this particular the KWKC Green Team side mesquite, was personally removed by me, something like potential lifespan of any thirty years ago. Even species we can grow in though it’s been every this region. If you are bit of three decades, that wondering if being able to contain problems might be tree has been unable to grow over that wound, a part of that potential for and close it off with new long life, you are on the wood. Granted, even the right track. On the other best compartmentalizers, end of the scale, down in especially live oaks, are the one area, we have the willows. If there is a variety going to take years to close a wound, but any of tree that is worse at way you look at it, barely containing the things that getting started on it in would like to eat it than a thirty years is a pretty willow, I don’t know what poor performance. it would be. Most of the Personally, considering other species of trees that the love-hate relationship we grow around here are somewhere in-between live we have with mesquite trees in this region, I find oaks and willows. it interesting that the As bad as willows mesquites reputation might be at this kind of for individual toughness thing, there’s another is not all it’s cracked up species of tree here with to be. Tenacious, as a a very limited ability species, yes; individually to contain decay, and indestructible, no. protect itself by growing If you have any past its problems, and landscaping, landscape it’s a tree we’re all pretty maintenance, or tree familiar with. Mesquite questions you would trees are not all that like answered in this much better at growing column, submit them around, and containing care of cmetler@ defects, than willows are. stamfordamerican.net or Mesquites clearly have info@BrokenWillow. com.

TURNOVER IS IN STORE FOR HOUSE AG PANEL; WILL POLICY FOLLOW? A raft of newcomers will take office in the House in January, regardless of the outcome of the Nov. 6 elections, because nearly 1 in 6 current representatives is retiring or running for another office. The shift could have a significant effect on farm and food policy.

FROM INSIDE THE BELTWAY TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY, LOCALES WOO USDA AGENCIES Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said on Tuesday that “interest from across the country has been overwhelming” at the chance to house two USDA research agencies that he has decided to move out of Washington.

PERDUE PROMOTES AMERICA’S HARVEST BOX, THE SEQUEL The Trump administration’s budgetcutting plans for next year may well include a test, or even a full-scale revival, of “America’s Harvest Box,” said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday.

BIG SODA POURS $20 MILLION INTO FIGHT AGAINST LOCAL SODA TAXES In June 2017, the Seattle City Council approved a tax of 1.75 cents per ounce on sugary beverages. Now the soda industry has donated almost every dollar of the $20.2 million raised to support a statewide referendum on Nov. 6 that would prevent other cities and counties in Washington State from following Seattle’s lead.

INCOME WEAK,

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PRODUCERS BORROW MORE FROM AG BANKS Ag bankers report the largest summertime increase in non-real-estate loan volume in 16 years, driven primarily by demand for operating loans to pay day-to-day expenses, said a quarterly Federal Reserve report.

RURAL MOTHERS ARE YOUNGER, HAVE HIGHEST FERTILITY RATES Nationwide, women are having fewer children and waiting longer to have them than a decade ago. But one pattern is unchanged: rural women, on average, are younger when they give birth and have more children than women living in metropolitan areas, says the CDC. USDA SAYS IT WILL DELIVER ON TRUMP REQUEST FOR 5-PERCENT SPENDING CUT Under orders from President Trump to cut spending by 5 percent, the USDA may try to slash the taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance program, eliminate a green-payment program, or take an ax to its research agencies, if recent proposals are any indication.

LEAH PENNIMAN ON HER NEW BOOK, ‘FARMING WHILE BLACK’ Leah Penniman is co-

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By Richard Kemp director and program manager of the 72-acre Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York, which is dedicated to training a new generation of black, brown, and indigenous farmers while working to dismantle racism and injustice in the food system. Her new book, “Farming While Black: Soul Fire Farm’s Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land,” is a first-of-its-kind guide for farmers of color.

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Jones County News

State vs. Compton: Phase Two Begins

JONES COUNTY MARK THE DATE...

OCT 26TH

2018 ANSON HOMECOMING: Friday, October 26, Anson Public Library Events: 1:00pm, Ex-Student Registration at the Anson Public Library where you can cast your vote for “Coming Home Queen”.

2:00pm, AHS Homecoming Parade begins at 2pm at Anson High School and will end on the west side of the courthouse square. The pep rally will begin on the square upon conclusion of the parade. Come out and cheer the AHS Tigers on!!

2:00pm, Join everyone in cheering on our Anson Tigers at the pep rally on the west side of the square.

3:00pm, Homecoming Reception at the Anson Public Library, refreshments will be served in the Jenkins Conference Center. Remember “Coming Home Queen” voting ends at 4:00pm.

ANSON HOMECOMING: Friday, October 26, 5:00-7:00pm, Homecoming or Pre-Game Meal at Anson Elementary School Cafeteria.

7:30pm, Homecoming Football Game.

OCT 27TH

ANSON HOMECOMING: Saturday, October 27, 10:00am, Homecoming Ceremony.

11: 30am, Homecoming Luncheon at AHS Cafeteria.

8:00pm, Homecoming Dance at the Pioneer Hall for AHS, its Alumni and families.

ANSON – JONES MUSEUM: Open for Anson Homecoming, Saturday, October 27, 2-4. Anson – Jones Museum, 1300 Ave. K, Anson, TX. HAWLEY JUBILEE STREET DANCE: Saturday, October 27, 6-11pm behind Olney Brothers Trucking in Hawley, TX. An All Age Event featuring Markus & Danny Acoustic with Special Guest Hadlee, and Gary Jones, Jr. Benefiting Hawley Activities Group.

Contact: (325) 669-9777 or email: HawleyActivitiesGroup@yahoo.com.

OCT 28TH

BETHEL ASSEMBLY CHURCH FALL FESTIVAL: Sunday, October 28, 5-7pm at Bethel Assembly Church, Anson, TX. Face painting, carnival games, bounce houses. Fun for the whole family! Wear your costumes!

OCT 29TH

ANSON HS FALL FESTIVAL: Monday, October 29, 6:30pm at Anson High

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School. Annual Fundraising Fall Festival.

OCT 30TH

ANSON OPERA HOUSE FALL FESTIVAL: Tuesday, October 30, 5-8 pm, Anson Opera House will hold the Fall Festival Carnival. Fun games and prizes. Wear your costumes!

OCT 31ST

EAST SIDE OF THE SQUARE TRUNK OR TREAT: Wednesday, October 31, 6-8pm, East side of the square. The Anson Fire Department, Anson Police Department, and the Ambulance service will be holding a Trunk or Treat.

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUNK OR TREAT: Wednesday, October 31, 6-7pm, the Northside Baptist Church will hold a Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot.

NOV 1ST

TOWN HALL MEETING: Thursday, November 1, 8:30-9:30am, State Senator Charles Perry and State Representative Stan Lambert will hold a Town Hall meeting in the Anson Public Library.

ANNUAL BAKED POTATO SALE: Thursday, November 1, 11:00am1:00pm at Anson Senior Citizens Bldg. on West side of Courthouse Square. Baked Potato & Desert, $6.

Add Chopped Brisket, $7. Condiments included in price. Sponsored by Sunshine Extension Club. Proceeds benefit Jones County 4H. Deadline to Pre-Order, Oct. 31 by 5:00pm. To Pre-Order call Jones County Extension Office, (325) 2432 or fax order form to 823-4241 with the time you want to pick up. Delivery available for orders of 10 or more.

NOV 6TH

DANCE: Senior Citizen’s Dance Tuesday, November 6, from 7-10 p.m. Live band at 300 S Commercial, Hamlin. $5 per person. Pot Luck Snacks. No smoking.

For more information, contact 3709514.

NOV 8TH

METHODIST CHURCH BAZARR: Thursday, November 8, 10:30am7:30pm at the First United Methodist Church, 832 Commercial Ave., Anson, TX. Sweet Shop, Soup Lunch, Gifts & Crafts, Silent Auction, Turkey Dinner.

Soup Lunch - $6, 11:00am-1:30pm, Take-Out Available. Turkey & DressingFixins Dinner - $10 Pay at the Door, 5:30-7:30pm, Take-Out Available.

BY KAY SPEARS Dillion Gage Compton has been found guilty of capital murder for killing Corrections Officer Mari Johnson in the first trial phase.

The Punishment Phase of a Capital Murder Trial may be seen as a trial unto itself. The prosecution and the defense each include evidence, questions, objectives, exhibits, and witnesses. During the opening statements, the defense stated the jury would be able to see many things they were not allowed to see during the Guilt/Innocence Phase of the trial.

One objective of the prosecution is to present aggravating circumstances. According to the online .org website of Capital Punishment in Context, aggravating circumstances generally include evidence of future dangerousness, evidence relating to the circumstances of the crime, the defendant’s prior criminal record, and evidence about the victim and the victim’s family.

The objective of the defense team, on the other hand, is to present a case in order for their client to receive a sentence of life without parole and not the death penalty. In pursuing this goal, they provide reasons or mitigating circumstances why the defendant should not receive the sentence of death. Mitigating circumstances may include lack of prior criminal record, abusive childhood, mental problems, the defendant’s youth, and the defendant’s showing of remorse.

After a short opening statement, the first two witnesses the prosecution called were sons of Johnson. Their testimonies were emotional as they told of the positive role model their mother was, how it was in her nature to help people and they would miss her very much as would her grandchildren. The defense had no questions for them.

Compton, the defendant, is being housed in the Taylor County Adult Detention Center in Abilene, TX. An issue arose on August 31, 2018 when a corrections officer went to collect Compton for his drive to court in Anson, TX. Compton was not ready and stated he was not supposed to go to court that day. The employee had

not gotten any change of orders and told Compton to get dressed and they would go to the booking area to straighten it out. Compton refused to get dressed and refused to go with the officer. He became irritated and told the officer that if they tried, he was going to fight.

He took his clothing off and put the mattress from the bed up into the doorway, cutting off the view into his cell and acting as a barrier between officers and himself.

Compton put toilet paper over the observation camera in his room.

Andre Moore, Lieutenant in charge, gave testimony that he arrived and told an officer to cut off the water to prevent water being splashed on the floor, making it slippery and dangerous for employees. Compton was in a fighting stance, gesturing for Moore to come into the cell. Moore gave Compton orders in a stern voice and Compton “snapped out of it” and complied.

The prosecution called Lorreta Coswick Ainsley, a kitchen employee at the Robertson Prison Unit in 2013. Ainsley was looking for contraband in the kitchen as part of her duties and found tortillas in a can. Compton came in and began yelling at her, saying they were his. Ainsley asked for his ID. Compton threw his ID at her.

Ainsley stated he was aggressive, had an angry expression on his face and came at her with his fists clinched. He started to walk away and then came toward her saying, “I’ve got 25 years, I got nothing to lose.” She stated she got away from him by opening and going through a nearby door. Ainsley stated she thought he was going to hit her.

Compton was 21 when he murdered Johnson in 2016 and had been incarcerated since he was 16 years old for aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14. As part of the aggravating circumstances, the prosecution presented evidence from that case including photos and a more detailed account. Compton raped her when she was a few days shy of turning 11 yrs. Photos showed her beaten face, blood on her shirt and she had no shoes when she reported the rape. Other photos showed where the sexual assault took place, on the ground under a group of trees near a roadway.

There was an audio taped interview with Compton and a written statement. In Texas, juveniles are given more protections under the law than are adult suspects. As a point of law, it was argued that a deputy read Compton his Miranda rights before the audio interview, however by the law in the county where the crime was committed, his rights should have been made clear to him by a Magistrate. A Magistrate instructed Compton on his rights before he wrote his statement.

Judge Hagler said he would not allow the jury to hear the audio interview but he would allow the jury to read the statement Compton wrote.

In both the 2010 rape case and the 2018 capital murder case, Compton put blame on the victims. Compton, in his 2010 statement, stated the victim had led him on, wanting to have sex with him, that the sex was consensual, and she pulled her own pants down. In a 2016 interview Compton stated he and the Johnson were having a consensual sexual relationship, she snuck back with him to that dry storage room and on the day of the murder she pulled her own pants down. In both crimes Compton distanced himself afterward and showed little remorse.

A former teacher of Compton’s took the stand and related an incident when Compton was 12 or 13 yrs. Compton was in a program for disruptive students.

The Assistant Principal asked the teacher to be witness while talking to Compton in his office.

The teacher related that Compton acted calm until “things didn’t go his way” and then he became very angry immediately. Compton was breathing very fast and griping the chair he was in. It took Compton 5-10 min. to calm down. The teacher stated that during the time Compton would get angry, he had a hard time processing anything until he calmed down.

The trial has not been held every day due to the District Court’s other commitments. At press time State vs. Compton is scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Oct 24-26).

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Anson Garden Club The Anson Garden Club met Tuesday, October 16 at the Antique Mall. The program was given by County Extension Agent, Steve Estes. He focused on planting for spring blooms with the Mays Memorial Garden in mind.

He talked about color, maintenance, sun versus shade plantings and focused on bulbs. Steve also gave us a hand out titled Texas Superstar, which contains photos and descriptions of plants that are particularly suited for the Texas environment. Other handouts included planting bluebonnets, bulbs, USDA hardiness zone map, plants for hummingbird gardens, tips for cooking and preserving herbs, making herb butters and making infused oils and vinegars. Thank you, Steve, for a very educational and interesting program.

At the conclusion of Steve’s program, we had our business meeting and reminded everyone that our bake sale to raise funds for the Mays Memorial Gardens is November 16 starting at 10:00 AM, location to be determined.

Members attending are as follows: Jan Cromeens, Wanda Curtis, Judy Deathrage, Evelyn Edwards, Elaine Fortune, Debbie Hailey, Evelyn Lollar, Dona Morgan, Pat McLaren, Cathy Rogers, Barbara Shaw, Barbara Vest and Linda White.

Sunshine Extension Education Club to Sponsor a Baked Potato Sale

The Jones County Sunshine Extension Education Club will sponsor a Baked Potato Sale on Thursday, November 1st at the Anson Senior Citizens Building. The sale will begin at 11a.m. and will end at 1:00 p.m. or until

all sold. Pre-orders are available by calling 325823-2432. You may order your baked potato with just condiments or add chopped brisket or dessert for an additional cost. If you have an order form, you can fax to (325)823-

4241, make sure you put the time you would like to pick up. Proceeds to benefit the BackPack for Kids program and the Sunshine Extension Club. For more information contact Kim Miles, CEA-FCH at (325)8232432

Anson Tiger JV Football, 34 Coleman Bluecats, 6

BY COACH NICHOLS

October 18, 2018 - The Anson Tiger JV hosted the Coleman Bluecats yesterday afternoon and dominated from the start. The Tigers were able to move the ball despite bad field conditions due to all the rain. The Tiger defense was stout all night long, only allowing one score on a deep pass.

Final score ended up Anson 34 – Coleman 6. The win moves the Tigers to 3-1 in District play. The Tigers will

be playing next Thursday at a site and time to be determined.

Highlights: Scoring plays for the Tigers included: Mason Hagler with a 5 yd TD rush. Riley Pippen added the 2 point conversion. Jacob Garza with a 2 yd TD rush. Riley Pippen with a 2 yd TD run. Jacob Garza with a 35 yd TD run. Mason Hagler added the 2 point conversion.

Playing well for the Tigers offensively included Clinton

Shank, Marco Gonzales, Max Hagler, Haegan Garcia, Robin Tacker, Mason Hagler, Jacob Garza, Riley Pippen, Phillip Richard, Ray Robles and Clayton Jones.

Playing well defensively included Martin Mendez with an interception, Gavin Williams with an interception, Ethan Doby with a fumble recovery, Chris Lynn, Levi Lozano, Nathan Rodriguez and Colton Dollar.

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ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker

Attitudes, Others, and Ourselves “How are you doing?” How do you respond when someone asks you that familiar question? Like most people, you probably give vague but socially acceptable responses—“fine,” “pretty good,” “not too bad,” etc. On the other hand, we all know people who answer in the extremes. We don’t want to ask how they’re doing, because they’ve determined that their life is worse and more miserable than anyone else’s and they’re eager to explain why.

But then there’s the other side, the person who wants to tell everyone how life is so much better and more perfect than yours.

Social media fans the flames of both extremes. Some treat Facebook or Twitter as a personal diary of misfortune, while others curate perfection on their Instagram feed and Facebook photo albums so as to display their chosen life narrative to the world.

All of these responses are insincere. It’s easy to pick on the extremes, because folks generally don’t have it worse or better than everyone else on earth, but our vague non-answers aren’t much better. Our attitude matters to the rest of the world. What we display to others, whether it be positive, negative, or forgettable, makes an impact on others around us.

In Matthew 12:33, Jesus says “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.

You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken.”

All of us will bear fruit to the rest of the world: good, bad, or empty. It’s not our choice as to whether we DO bear fruit, but it is our choice as to what kind of fruit we want to bear. When someone encounters us, what lasting impact do we want to leave? Do we want people to

dread seeing us because we talk in insincere extremes of misery or perfection? Do we want to leave them with an empty feeling of meaningless interaction? Or we do we want to be the people who make someone’s day better after we interact with them?

At the same time, this is a reminder that it’s okay to not be okay. The culture of rural America is built on “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” independence, where you rub some dirt on it and keep on going. We tell people we’re “fine” even when we’re not, because we don’t talk about our feelings and we don’t admit weakness or failure. I’ve had too many experiences in the last few years with folks battling depression or other struggles. Some reached out for help and others never did, with the rest of us finding out too late to help. Our rural independence is a wonderful thing, but so is our level of community. Rural communities band together when someone struggles from a physical illness, so it’s high time we do the same when one of our friends and neighbors struggles with a mental illness.

We can do better on both sides of the equation. If you’re not okay, take a step and ask for help. But when you ask someone how they’re doing, don’t just ask. REALLY listen to them. Turn those typically vague, insincere “how are you doing?” conversations into something beyond empty words.

If we really want to restore our rural communities, we must have a strong culture of community that helps one another both physically AND mentally. If we renovate buildings and bring in new blood but we don’t work to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of everyone in our community, have we really revitalized our community in ways that truly matter?

We’re all bearing fruit within our community, good, bad, or empty, so what kind of fruit do you want to bear today?

James Decker is a lawyer, farmer, and mayor in Stamford, Texas, and the creator of the forthcoming “West of 98” podcast and website. He may be contacted through Facebook at facebook.com/james.decker.

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Oh goodness, wasn’t today (Sunday) a perfect day, so beautiful, sunny, nice and warm.

Sure wish we could have lot of days like this.

Just a reminder about the musical at the OG Community Center on Saturday evening. (1027) Concession stand opens at 5:30 and the program will begin at 6 P M. This will be the last musical this year.

I want to wish everyone a HAPPY AND FUN HALLOWEEN. Don’t let the spooks get you. Be careful of the many youngsters darting in and out around the neighbor. They don’t think about watching for cars, they are having too much fun.

November is just around the corner, and we want to remind you of the OG Lodge meeting on Sunday November 4, beginning at 4 P M. Turkey and dressing will be furnished, members are asked to bring a vegetable and dessert.

There will be a Senior Citizens Dance at the OG Community Center on Thursday, November 8 from 7 PM until 10 PM with a live band and snacks will be served.

The community was saddened to learn of the death of a dear relative and friend of many in this area, Herb Lammert of Clifton. Herb, 82, was the son of the late Herbert and Mamie (Teichelman) Lammert and grew up in this community and a graduate of OGHS. Survivors include wife Barbara of Clifton, two daughters Rebecca Lusk (Ron) of Denver, Colorado and Beth Shaver (Jim) of Clerrmont, Florida, one son David (Donna) of Belton, seven grandchildren and one great, granddaughter. One brother, Danny Lammert (Helen) of Hutto, brother-in-law, Burt Turner of Lubbock and many other relatives. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

I was pleased to hear of the birth of a new step greatgranddaughter, Waverly Graham Dozier, born to Trent and Blair Dozier of Bryan, Tex. Warren

having family members over for a visit on Saturday, Matthew Pierce from Lubbock, Kara Briggs and Crete of Haskell and Kim Lowack.

I attended the funeral services of a dear friend, Dorothy Nell Jones at Aspermont on Saturday afternoon. Dorothy’s late husband, Joe Raymond Jones, lived in this community at one time and had many friends around here. Dorothy’s brotherin-law is our own Old Glory Jack Jones. Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dorothy Jones.

On Saturday, Phyllis Letz joined Emery Letz, Suzie McLellan and Madisyn McLellan all of Stamford on a drive to Wichita Falls to watch the Stamford Band in a contest there. Emery’s son, Cale, is a member of the Stamford Band.

Danny Letz and his band played for a dance at the Lumberyard in Roscoe Saturday evening.

Thought for the week: “People should pursue what they are passionate about. That will make them happier than pretty much anything else.”

Happy Birthday wishes go to Jillian LeCroy, Jo Metcalf, John Evans, Carla Jones, Jace Fincher, Scott Metcalf, Jimmy New, Nikki Gholson, Jacky Morrow, William Gholson, Coley Flowers, Ladonna Teichelman, Kameron Edwards, Pete Kittley, Aubrey Jo Edwards, Darbee New, Michael Steele, Tucker McDonald, Dennis Stegemoeller, Kyle Wilhite, Megan Wilhite, Mike Pyron, and Joyce Sue Clark. We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to James and Linda Ettredge and Harlan and Frances Powers. Have a wonderful day.

OLD GLORY NEWS

By Anita Dozier and Sheila Dozier of Sylvester are proud grandparents and Lettie Hamner of Trent a greatgrandmother. Waverly arrived on Sheila’s birthday. A proud family.

Dale and Carm Letz have been busy helping their daughter and family, Lacey and Micah New, Darbee, Laynee, and Hazelee move to Haskell from Abilene.

Proud to have them closer.

Those attending the Hobby Club meeting on Thursday in Sagerton were Dorothy Toney, Cheryl Hertel, Joyce Lefevre, Tomzie Steele, Anita Dozier, Joann Doss, and Vanessa Griffin.

The ladies spent most of the meeting finishing all details of the Bazaar coming up on Saturday, November 3. Mark your calendar for a full day of activities that will be going on at the Sagerton Community Center from 9 until 2 P M on the 3rd. Vanessa showed the ladies how to make Christmas Tree decorations and brought the supplies so that each lady was able to make her own. Joyce was hostess for the day and served delicious refreshments. Dorothy won the door prize. See you all at the Bazaar.

Rodney and Tracy Dunham of Hamlin visited with his parents, Pide and Mittie Dunham and lunch with them on Saturday.

On Sunday, Dusty Dunham, granddaughter of Pide and Mittie from Ft. Worth came with Rodney and Tracy to visit with Pide and Mittie.

Glen and Helen Pierce enjoyed

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COURT: Continued From Page 1 Camilo Mendez for the purchase of (R22703), being Lot One (1) in Block Fifty-Nine (59) of the Original Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $300.00, no Court Costs.

Simona Garcia for the purchase of (R25281), being A0777 2 T and NO-1 Tract 777.17, .25 Acres, City of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $500.00, no Court Costs.

Cheryl Wood for the purchase of (R11815), being 70’ X 100’, .16 Acres, A0605 2 T and NO-1, Tract 605-4, City of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $517.17, no Court Costs.

Jerry Wayne Macek for the purchase of (R10986), being A0758 2 T and NO-1, Tract 758-68, Acres .50, Tract Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight through Seven Hundred Sixty-Eight, City of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $410.00, no Court Costs.

Jerry Wayne Macek for the purchase of (R15626), Being Lot Twenty-Four (24) and Lot Twenty-Six (26) in Block four (4) of the O.B. Hoover Subdivision of the Joe Grace Addition to the City of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $307.00, no Court Costs.

Rachel and Ralph Fernandez for the purchase of (R18105), being Lot Twelve (12) in Block Seven (7) of the Wilson & McCreight Addition to the City of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $600.00, no Court Costs.

Ruben Marin for the purchase of (R26950), being Lots Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block One Hundred Sixty-Eight (168) in the Kennedy-Bishop Addition of the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $1,000.00, no Court Costs.

Rachel and Ralph Fernandez for the purchase of (R24794), being Lot One (1) and the North One-Half

(N/2) of Lot Two (2) in Block Seven (7) of the Wilson & McCreight Addition to the City of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The bid amount is $601.00, no Court Costs.

The Disaster Declaration and all items related regarding FEMA, TDA and TDEM forms and requirements were discussed with Judge Dale Spurgin giving updated information and a report on the previous disasters. No action was taken.

Next on the agenda was the Corrective Action Plan on TDA Contract 7216007.

The two sections of the Corrective Action Plan Judge Spurgin laid out for the Court were approved.

The next agenda item was to Discuss and Take Action on Disaster Declaration 2018. On October 19, 2018 Judge Spurgin declared a disaster for Jones County related to flooding and heavy rains. The State has designated October 7, 2018 as the time period they are filing paperwork for a Presidential Declaration.

A letter has been sent to the Governor’s office requesting assistance.

A Disaster Summary Outline is required by the County to be sent in today, October 22, 2018. This data will be added to other counties in the state to be used in the Governor’s Disaster Declaration.

This information may be updated in the future and includes all cities in Jones County. Judge Spurgin stated, “This particular event included flooding, obviously, but also the length of time that it’s been wet. Road base material has probably been impacted.

I know that’s what the communities are looking at is the amount of time and the pot hole issues they are dealing with on paved roads. I know we have some bridge issues and one road closed that I know of.” The process of the government assessing repair needs and environmental issues

through the Army Corps of Engineers were discussed.

The Disaster Declaration for Jones County was confirmed by the Commissioners Court.

It was then approved to accept the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for the fiscal year 2018.

Next, the Court authorized Judge Spurgin to advertise for Material and Hauling Proposals. This will take place after making sure the proper language is used in the bid materials and the contract labor requirements for contract labor is included.

No action was taken on a Nomination of Board Member to Fill Unexpired Term on Appraisal District Board.

It was then approved for the Equipment Lease Buy Out and Purchase of Equipment previously discussed.

The Court approved Equipment Purchase of a back hoe for Precinct 3 and two cars for the Sheriff’s Department. The Sheriff reported a grant for new cameras to replace the ones in existing cars and will be installed in the two new cars.

No action was needed at this time concerning the Tire Disposal Grant.

Next was to discuss and take action on 2019 Jones County Resolution Indigent Defense Grant Program. It was approved to submit an application for the amount of money Jones County can get back from the State for Indigent Defense.

No action was taken on the Anson Solar Center Tax Abatement. Judge Spurgin gave a detailed update to the Court.

Along with the Anson Solar Center Tax Abatement subject, no action was taken on the Anson Road Use and Maintenance and Crossing Agreement. Judge Spurgin gave an informative update to the Court.

Attorney Chad Cowan gave the Court information on the Process of Abandoning or Vacating a County Road. No action was needed.

Amber Thompson, Jones County Treasurer, presented the Treasurer’s Report and it was approved before the Line Item Transfers and paying the bills were approved.

Judge Spurgin had two Discussion Items: The Town Hall Meeting with State Senator Charles Perry and State Representative Stan Lambert on November 1, 2018, 8:30-9:30 at the Anson Public Library.

The next scheduled meeting, Monday, November 12, 2018 is a holiday. There will be a Called Meeting on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 9am. The regular meeting will be at that time and will include a canvas of the general election. Early voting began today in the courthouse basement.

Kevin Wade gave a report regarding the need for the Veterans Services Officer to be replaced in Anson, TX. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Attention Stamford Organizations The Stamford Community United Fund Mission is to invest in programs and services that enhance the quality of life for Stamford’s residents, promote the economic development and wellbeing of neighborhoods, support the learning and developmental needs of children, and help for the elderly and the underprivileged in Stamford. This fund is made possible because of the donations from people in our community.

Organizations in Stamford who are eligible are invited to mail in a letter to serve as an application to receive funds from the Stamford Community United Fund. Each letter must be from an organization that promotes the economic development and well-being of neighborhoods and/or supports the learning and developmental needs of children and youth in Stamford and/or helps the elderly and/or the underprivileged in Stamford. The application letter must be postmarked

by November 9, 2018 to P.O. Box 1, Stamford, Texas 79553. The letter must explain in detail what your organization does and what the funds will be used for.

Each letter must be signed and dated. A submitted application does not guarantee funds. The board will make the final decision on who receives the money and the amount of money that each organization will receive based on their needs. After each application has been reviewed and the decision has been made, the organization will then receive a letter on whether or not their organization will be receiving money.

The Stamford Community United Fund is recognized officially by the Internal Revenue Service as charitable organization under Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is tax exempt under that code.

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Disaster Declaration Affects Counties Hit

By Heavy Rains, Flooding

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a state disaster declaration for 18 Texas counties recently impacted by deadly weather that claimed at least four lives and caused extensive flooding.

On Oct. 16 Abbott authorized the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions to aid in response efforts.

“Texas is taking immediate action to respond to the threat of recent severe weather and flooding across the state. We have made available all necessary resources to respond as quickly and effectively as possible to this disaster and to assist those in harm’s way,” the governor said. “I thank all our first responders and local officials on the ground in these communities for their efforts to assist fellow Texans during this dangerous event.”

Counties included in the disaster declaration are Bastrop, Burnet, Colorado, Fayette, Hood, Jim Wells, Kerr, Kimble, La Salle, Live Oak, Llano, Mason, McMullen, Nueces, Real, San Patricio, Travis and Williamson.

In related news, the Texas Secretary of State’s office on Oct. 18 announced that its employees contacted election officials in all 18 counties named in the disaster declaration in order to provide immediate guidance and assess election office closures, equipment damage, issues with polling locations, website availability and any other ongoing issues as a result of severe weather.

Secretary of State Rolando Pablos, Texas’ chief elections officer, said his office is working “with both party and elected officials to gather additional information and ensure that any Texas voters affected by severe weather will be accommodated when preparing to cast their ballots.”

Early voting began Oct. 22 and runs through Nov. 2.

Election Day is Nov. 6.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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SURVIVORS’ BILL TO BE FILED Legislation to create a telemedicine program to deliver medical forensic care to sexual assault survivors throughout Texas will be filed soon.

Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, on Oct. 17 announced she would introduce legislation that addresses the fact that 84 percent of Texas counties currently are not served by a nurse with sexual assault certifications.

Nelson said her bill would establish telemedicine hubs through which local medical providers may consult with a certified nurse during a sexual assault exam and “dramatically expand the number of locations where survivors can obtain care and ensure evidence is collected in a manner that will stand up in court.”

“Every survivor of sexual assault deserves compassionate care and justice, regardless of where they live,” Nelson said.

Nelson serves as chair of the state budget-writing Senate Finance Committee.

JOBLESS RATE FALLS FURTHER Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent in September, down from 3.9 percent in August, and setting a new record for the lowest unemployment rate recorded in four decades.

The Texas Workforce Commission posted the numbers on Oct. 19, also saying the state’s economy

added 15,600 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs in September. The annual employment growth was 3.3 percent in September, marking 27 consecutive months of annual growth.

Texas Workforce Commission Chair Ruth Ruggero Hughs said, “Texas’ continued addition of jobs over a 27-month period demonstrates the competitive advantage and market opportunities available to our Texas employers and world-class workforce.”

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area recorded the month’s lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a nonseasonally adjusted rate of 2.2 percent, followed by the Amarillo MSA and the Odessa MSA, which had the second lowest with a rate of 2.7 percent. The AustinRound Rock and College Station- Bryan MSAs recorded the third lowest rate of 2.9 percent for September.

ALAMO PLAN IS FINALIZED After the San Antonio City Council voted for final approval of an Alamo plaza lease agreement and closing the streets in front of the Alamo, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Oct. 18 released this statement: “Texas has a rich and unique history defined by the valor of our defenders who gave their lives for a single idea: liberty. The effort to preserve and restore the Alamo battlefield began three years ago and has undergone intense debate and discussion.

Today’s vote is a historic milestone, showcasing the State of Texas and City of San Antonio’s commitment to restoring the Alamo for generations of Texans to come. The story of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. I look forward to seeing restoration begin, ensuring the Alamo is around for another 300 years.”

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COMMONWEALTH: By Anne Patchett Chance encounters can change lives. Bert Cousins escapes from his wife’s morning sickness episode by crashing Franny Keeting’s christening party. Franny’s dad, Fix, with the LA police force, had worked with Bert in the D.A. office on a previous case.

Bert overheard someone mention the party so he just spontaneously shows up uninvited. Electricity crackles when he meets Franny’s beautiful mom, Beverly.

Bert and Beverly are married a few years later. He moves his new family to his home state of Virginia.

Bert’s first wife, Teresa, stays in California with his four children.

Franny’s older sister, Christine, pleads to live with her father, but her request is denied. Single mother Teresa has difficulty coping with her new job. The four children are sent to Virginia for the entire summer.

The oldest son, Cal, is resentful and rebellious. Jeannette does not talk and it is quite a while before anyone notices. Beverly is happy with her two girls, but is unable to care for all six children adequately, leaving them often unsupervised. Bullying incidents occur among the siblings that Beverly is unable or unwilling to stop. Alvie, the youngest, is very noisy. To keep him quiet, Cal often gives him Benadryl so he will sleep.

Following a tragedy one summer, the lives of the children greatly

READING REVIEW Martha Jarred change. This sad event continues to impact their adult lives.

Franny drops out of law school.

While working as a cocktail waitress, she meets well-known writer, Leon Posen. Franny shares her family’s histories with him which he uses as a basis for his new book, COMMONWEALTH. Although the names are changed, her life is easily recognized by relatives. Not everyone is pleased that the book is published.

Startling aspects of the tragedy come to light when long-kept secrets are revealed. As time passes, some relationships are repaired, while others remain unchanged.

COMMONWEALTH is a character driven family drama covering the story of the Cousins and the Keetings spanning five decades. One chance

meeting greatly affects the lives of these two families. This story is told from multiple points of view and at times seems to ramble as minute daily details are described in length.

In addition, the chronology of these dysfunctional families jumps back and forth in time as the plot unfolds.

The blending of the families does not always go well. Anger splinters relationships. Time and forgiveness are needed for healing. Chance meetings create opportunities; choices change lives.

Fiction titles can be found at Henderson Book Store, located on the Square in Haskell, open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12:00 — 5:00.

Call Martha Jarred, 940-864-3072, for more information.

VIP MENU October 28-November 2 Monday Ham & Cheese, Sandwiches With Fixings, Chips, Beets, Cheesecake Tuesday Chicken & Rice Casserole, Black-Eyed

Peas, Salad, Ice Cream Wednesday Chicken Fajitas, Salad, Refried Beans, Hominy, Cake Thursday Chicken Pot Pie, Salad, Banana &

Strawberries Friday Meatloaf, Augratin Potatoes, Corn, Banana Pudding

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Meet the Seniors

Favorite Subject: Ag What goals do you plan to accomplish during your senior year? Graduate What are your plans after high school?

Aviation What will you miss about Stamford? The community Best part of being a Stamford Bulldog? Have people there for support

Erik Silva

Favorite Subject: History What goals do you plan to accomplish during your senior year? Graduate What are your plans after high school? Welder

PASTOR’S PEN

What will you miss about Stamford?

Memories and the community Best part of being a Stamford Bulldog? We can be ourselves around everybody

Melana Quiroga

Favorite Subject: Lunch What goals do you plan to accomplish during your senior year? To get a 1 in UIL band and to pass Pre-Cal with an A What are your plans after high school? Go to a 4 year college for Nursing What will you miss about Stamford? The memories and friends Best part of being a Stamford Bulldog? Being able to be me

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

First Assembly of God Family Worship Center Pastor Randy Rawls 1214 Compton 325-773-2435 Am Worship: 10:45

Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30

First Baptist Church John Ward 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00

Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00

House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00am

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

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

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

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

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Solomon Temple Baptist Church Rev. Donnie Massey 315 N. Haskell St. 325-773-2213 AM Worship 9:30 Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00 Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg

By Dalton Mathis

Divine Fire There’s something special about setting around a fire during the cool Fall nights.

I haven’t gotten a chance to do that this season yet, but hopefully I can find some dry wood sometime soon.

In the Bible we find a few special instances of fire that comes down from Heaven.

This divine fire represents God’s Sovereign power and Glory (1 Kings 18:38).

We read that during the dedication of the Temple in Jerusalem King Solomon prayed and as soon as he finished, “fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple”(2 Chron. 7:1). This fire represented a visible manifestation of God’s glory in that He would be present in the Temple. This was the same divine fire that consumed the burnt offering in the Mosaic Tabernacle (Lev. 9:23-24) many years before. This fire was the revelation and assurance that God was surely in their midst.

We read later on in Scripture that this divine fire from Heaven comes down again, but this time not to reside in a Temple built by human hands. Just like in the dedication of the Tabernacle and the Temple

in the Old Covenant, now the New Covenant needed God’s Glory and power, which would be represented of course by fire from above just like we read in the Old Testament.

The book of Acts tells us that the believers were in the Upper Room on the day of Pentecost, “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them” (Acts 2:2-3).

What a scene that must have been! God’s glory came not to fill a building but came to fill the believers. God’s glory does not reside in one spot, but instead resides in the body of the true believer in Christ. John the Baptist sheds light on this in the Gospel of Matthew, he states that, “He (Jesus) will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matt. 3:11).

We who profess Christ have been baptized each individually by the Holy Spirit with the same divine fire that once filled the Old Testament Temple in Jerusalem. Wow…. Embrace that for a second… The Bible tells us that we as

believers are God’s Temple (2 Cor. 6:16). Peter refers to us as living stones that when built up together form a Holy Temple for God (1 Pet. 2:4-5).

God’s Glory and power resides in each of us who claim we know Christ and are sealed by his Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13). What a promise that is and we should all walk in that power daily.

Christ Jesus has given us His Glory from heaven and we must live our everyday life knowing that the glory of God is in each of us.

The Word tells us that we were created and called for his glory (Isa. 43:7).

Think of it like this, we were given glory from Heaven in order that we through that glory might bring even more glory to the Father. Everything we do as Christians is not for our own glory but is for the Glory of God Almighty the Creator and Sustainer of all!

I highly encourage you next time you set around a cozy fire, to remember that the Fire of the LORD and His Eternal Glory is living inside you. This might remind you that you really can do all things because you have fire from above!

Give God the Glory for this week! Blessings to you!

Respect the Blood, Dalton Mathis

Jones County 4-H to Sell Poinsettias for Fall Fundraiser Jones County 4-H Clubs will be selling POINSETTIAS for a Fall fundraiser that will benefit all 4-H members. You can order one or more poinsettia pots for $12 each. This is a great opportunity for individuals,

businesses or churches to purchase poinsettias for the upcoming holiday season.

4-H members will be taking orders through November 9th. Delivery date is expected the first week in December.

Payment is due at the time of the order. To order your poinsettias, contact a local 4-H member, email your order to jones@ag.tamu. edu or call the Extension Office at (325)823-2432.

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Never Stop Trying This week I want to talk about something that I have done several times over in the past, but it bears repeating even more now that we are well into the new school year. This past week, the school where I teach won their first football game of the season, which to many kids felt rather bittersweet seeing as the end of the season is nearing anyway.

Throughout the season, I would hear comments Will McClure of how the team “wasn’t good” or that “we can’t win” and how it was a “rebuilding season.” Instead of adding to the conversation, I personally kept things to myself as, personally, I did not want to bring up something that the players may want to forget. However, when the conversation started getting traction, I finally had to say something and it was simply for the players to keep working hard and doing what they need to do and it will pay off. Learn from the mistakes and just keep getting better. Instead of focusing on the negatives, celebrate the positives and keep working towards success. On the first day back after the win, I congratulated the players in my class and told them that their hard work paid off in the end and they never gave up, which I said that is what matters in the end. No matter how many times you fall, you have to pick yourself back up and try again.

I think there are still too many times when we come across a problem, try to fix it once, fail, and then just give up altogether. You see this in all levels of life from school to work when if we do not understand something, instead of trying and possibly seeking help we just give up on it. I do not know when this trend really picked up steam, but it needs to slow down and reduce fast before we lose our will to try anymore. It does not matter what one is going through in life; it could be having to finish an assignment for class, dealing with the next new problem at our job, or it could be trying to make a relationship work. When we stop trying, we can never move forward and can be stuck in the same cycle day after day. It’s easy to just give up when things get tough, but that is the moment that we need to double-down and push harder. While it is true that we still may not succeed, we can pick ourselves up and try again.

We always hear the phrase “I can’t.” Personally, I do not like this phrase as it represents us “throwing in the towel,” so to speak, and that we do not want to try anymore. As I tell my students, I never want to hear “can’t” from them, especially before they really try first. That is not to say that you should keep trying when you have exhausted all possibilities as we will never be perfect and there will be times where we do have to finally give up, but we should never want to give up at the first failure. Pick yourself up, learn from your errors, and just try again. You may fall short again, but at least you can say that you gave it your all. If you find a yourself looking at a task that you could never accomplish, the experience you gained from at least attempting it will more than make up for coming up short.

After all, we should always remember that age-old phrase: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

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

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Halftime Play By Play “The Bulldog Band moves from right to left on your radio dial. As it approaches midfield it goes through a series of alternating right and left maneuvers to the rear and that sets up the band for a turn. They’re still in full step, marching five yards apart. Now the band goes into a series of diagonal moves, changing direction from left to right. Then a series of slip-throughs that puts the band back into company front.”

That’s the way halftime sounds if you’re listening to a broadcast of a high school football game on KGAS radio in Carthage.

While Jerry Hanszen is describing the action, listeners hear the band’s music in the background, sometimes in the foreground.

“You know you’ve got the first quarter, the second quarter, then there’s halftime,” says Jerry. “There are a lot of moms and dads there at the stadium to see the ballgame, but there’s also a lot of moms and dads there to see the

TUMBLEWEED SMITH halftime. So for those who listen on the radio, I provide the play by play of halftime. We talk about the countermarches, the flanks and the turns and the music they’re playing and all of that, and I try to give a very accurate play by play. We have wireless mikes that we put down on the field and we do our best to pick up the quality of sound that the crowd is listening to.”

Jerry, who owns the station, is certainly qualified to call halftime.

“I started out as a high school band director, did that for a while, got out of high school band directing

and decided I would sell band instruments. I went to Beaumont, Texas, and worked for a music company traveling the southeast Texas area calling on schools. I had the chance to work with high school bands getting ready for marching or performance contests.

These days a friend of mine and I now video and stream the entire marching contest for parents back home who can’t get to the contests. It’s a fun thing to do. I’ve enjoyed every bit of it.”

Years ago Jerry used to go with the previous owner of the station to broadcast the games.

“The best seat in the house is in the press box.

So I’d carry equipment to the press box, then help him set up for the broadcast. He did the game

and I did the halftime.

When he decided to sell the station, I bought it because it seemed like it would be something I’d enjoy. I’ve enjoyed it about 30 years now.”

The Carthage Football Bulldogs have won the state championship six times.

“I’ve had the opportunity to broadcast all those championship ballgames, and it has been a pleasure to do so. I’m a Bulldogs fan. At games, an announcer calls the plays.

I do the engineering and halftime.”

Displayed prominently in Jerry’s office is a case with six championship rings.

“Players really get them, but every once in a while they’ll let somebody not as special as the players, have one for memory’s sake.”

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Stamford Healthcare System, 1601 Columbia St., is seeking a Radiology Manager - responsible for operating diagnostic x-ray equipment and providing quality images to providers to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. This position is a professional licensed position that will also serve as the Radiology Safety Officer (RSO). This is a full-time position, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Experience: Texas General Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) license; Must have ARRT (R) (CT); BLS Healthcare CPR, ACLS a plus; Valid Texas Driver’s License; Medical Sonographer credentialed from ARDMS a plus; Management experience a plus; and 3+ years CT experience preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Must have basic knowledge of Digital Radiologic Equipment; Must have basic ability to do Diagnostic Radiographs; EKG & Holter experience a plus; General CT knowledge, as well as CTA; Post processing CT & CTA is a plus; Phillips CT Scanner experience a plus; Must have basic understanding of PACS and RIS software; Must be able to verbally communicate with patients and render basic patient care; Must be able to self-manage & have time management skills; Computer proficient - MS Office and be able to communicate effectively through email; Interface experience is a plus; Must be able to build a good rapport with doctors, nurse practitioners and all levels of management; Must have a solid work ethic and ability to adhere to attendance policy and work without back up; Moderate standing, walking, twisting, reaching, and handling of instruments and equipment; and lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional heavy lifting, including lifting and supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

Applications available through Human Resources at hr@stamfordhosp. com or contact Debbie Walters at 325-773-4884 for more information.

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Stamford Healthcare System, 1601 Columbia St., is seeking a Physical Therapist - upon a referral from a physician or other health care provider, provides treatment for new and ongoing patients and works to create a Plan of Treatment consisting of appropriate exercises, procedures and techniques required to promote effective, safe recovery. Physical Therapist is also responsible for coordinating with any healthcare professionals that are working with the patients and referring patients to specialists when appropriate.

Qualifications: Master’s Degree or Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree from an accredited university; Current Physical Therapy License for the state of Texas; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; and Three (3) years of experience providing physical therapy to patients in an outpatient setting, hospital inpatient setting and/or home health setting.

Applications available through Human Resources at hr@ stamfordhosp.com or contact Debbie Walters at 325-7734884 for more information.

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

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

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

Full-Time LVN needed at Stamford Family Health Center, 1601 Columbia St., Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Applications available through Human Resources by emailing: hr@stamfordhosp. com. Contact Debbie Walters at 325-773-4884 for more information.

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS § BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER § OF SALE § COUNTY OF JONES § DATED: October 1, 2018 and issued pursuant to a judgment decree of the District Court, 259th Judicial District, of Jones County, Texas, by the District Clerk on said date, and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff of said County, I have on the 9th day of October, 2018, seized, levied upon, and will on the first Tuesday in November, 2018, the same being the 6th day of said month, at the Courthouse door, of said County in the City of Anson, beginning at 11:00 o’clock a.m., on said day, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title and interest of the defendants in such suit to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Jones and the State of Texas, to-wit: CAUSE NO. TX010999; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. BEN D. COBB, IF LIVING, IF DECEASED & THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BEN D. COBB TRACT 1: GEO: R13090 Lot 7, Block 131, First Addition, Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

CAUSE NO. TX011008; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. BERNARD PHELPS, DECEASED TRACT 1: GEO: R22786 Being Lot 7, Block 11, Southside Addition, Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

CAUSE NO. TX011170; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. JESSIE POLK, DECEASED & THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, ET UX TRACT 1: GEO: R28656 Lot 12, Block 3, Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

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COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. LONNIE HICKMAN, DECEASED & THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, ET AL TRACT 1: GEO: R13951 Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 58, Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Notice of Sale, page 2 CAUSE NO. TX011219; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. BILLY J. KELLER, DECEASED & THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, ET AL TRACT 1: GEO: R28659 Lot 3, Block 154, College Heights Addition to the Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

TRACT 2: GEO: R28661 The E/75’ of Lot 12, Block 152, College Heights Addition to the Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

CAUSE NO. TX011258; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. RONALD MAXWELL, DECEASED & THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, ET AL TRACT 1: GEO: R11911 A 4.42 acre tract of land out of Survey 4, Block 2, T. & N.O. RR. Company Survey, Jones County, Texas; SAVE AND EXCEPT a 1.00 acre tract of land out of Survey 4, Block 2, Jones County, Texas.

CAUSE NO. TX011272; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. JON DAVID MOORE, d/b/a HAMLIN GRAIN & SEED LLC, d/b/a HAMLIN ANIMAL NUTRITION, d/b/a PIED PIPER PET & WILDLIFE INC., d/b/a PIED PIPER MILLS, ET AL TRACT 3: GEO: R21495 All of Lots One (1) through Ten (10) inclusive, Block One TwentyThree (123), Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas, being a part of the property described in a Foreclosure Sale Deed recorded in Volume 361, Page 786, Official Public Records of Jones County, Texas.

TRACT 4: GEO: R21496 All of Lots One (1), Two (2), part of lot Three (3) lying East and South of State Highway 92, and part of Lot Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Block 177, Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas, being a part of the property described in a Foreclosure Sale Deed recorded in Volume 361, page 786, Official Public Records of Jones County, Texas.

TRACT 6: GEO: R21499 Lots One (1) and Two (2), Block One Twenty-Four (124), including adjacent streets and alleys, Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas, being a part of the property described in a Foreclosure Sale Deed recorded in Volume 361, Page 786, Official Public Records of Jones County,

Texas.

TRACT 7: GEO: R22828 Lots Seven (7) through Twelve (12), inclusive, Block One Hundred Twenty-Two (122), Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County Texas, being a portion of the property described in a Foreclosure Sale Deed recorded in Volume 361, Page 786, Official Public Records of Jones County, Texas.

TRACT 8: GEO: R22827 Parts of Lots Four (4) and Five (5), Block 149, Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas.

Notice of Sale, page 3 TRACT 9: GEO: R22829 Being a portion of Lots 8, 9 &10, Block 149, Hamlin Townsite Addition, Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas; being that property more particularly described in a Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 637, Page 181 in the Deed Records of Jones County, Texas.

TRACT 10: GEO: R22830 Being a portion of Lots One (1), Two (2), and Three (3), Block 149, Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas.

TRACT 11: GEO: R55850 Parts of Lots Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Block One Hundred Twenty-three (123), Hamlin Townsite Addition to the City of Hamlin, being that property more particularly described by meets and bounds in Volume 568, Page, 380, Office Public Records of Jones County, Texas.

TRACT 12: GEO: R10601 A 24.684 acre tract of land that is part of the Hamlin Townsite Company’s Addition, Hamlin, Jones county, Texas as shown on slides 41 & 43 in the Plat Cabinet, Jones County, Texas and is part of the Right of Way (ROW) of the old Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway Company (K.C., M.&O. Ry. Co). of Texas, being that property more particularly described in a Special Warranty Deed recorded at Volume 377, Page 507, Office Public Records of Jones County, Texas.

GEO: 1002127 2003 DODGE 1500 P/U PERSONAL VIN: #8860 AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN GEO: 1004354 FURNITURE & FIXTURESCOMPUTERS PERSONAL AT 423 E. LAKE DR, HAMLIN GEO: 1004918 AUGERS, OVERHEAD GALLERY, PERSONAL AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN GEO: 1012090 (2) ELEVATOR LEGS PERSONAL AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMILIN, TX GEO: 1012720

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150,000# FAIRBANKS SCALE PERSONAL GEO: 1000363 1995 INTL BOBTAIL GRAIN TRUCK PERSONAL VIN: 24038 AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1000930 1964 - ROLLER MILL PERSONAL AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1001782 1990 CORN GRAIN TRAILER PERSONAL VIN: 07333 AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1002479 (6) ELEVATOR LEGS, AUGERS, PERSONAL BLOWERS & FEED BINS AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1003000 (2) 1964 - MIXERS PERSONAL AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX Notice of Sale, page 4 GEO: 1003379 1996 - 150HP HAMMERMILL PERSONAL AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1004125 1973 HOBBS VAN TRAILER PERSONAL VIN: 14602 AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1004928 2006 INTL 6T 9900 TRACTOR TRK PERSONAL VIN: 29789 AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1005413 1999 INTL TRACTOR PERSONAL VIN: 92903 GEO: 1007084 FORKLIFTS -TOYOTA #73997 (2B) PERSONAL AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1008928 INVENTORY - PELLETS & MILL PERSONAL FEED INGREDIENTS, BULK & BAG AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1009340 1993 LUFKIN VAN TRLR PERSONAL VIN: 98187 AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1010194 (2) PELLET MILLS - 5/32”, 1/4” PERSONAL 1/2”, & 3/4” AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1011153 (2) 50# SACK SCALES W\ 2.5T PERSONAL HOPPER AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1012573 1987 FEED GRAIN TRAILER PERSONAL VIN: 40172 AT 423 E LAKE DR, HAMLIN, TX GEO: 1013408 1988 TIMPTE GRAIN TRAILER PERSONAL VIN: 71284 GEO: 0702824-0-9900506 (1) 2000 INTL TRACTORS PERSONAL VIN: 59038 GEO: 791311 BOBCAT 763 PERSONAL VIN# 5884 GEO: 1016734 TOYOTA PALLET JACK PERSONAL VIN#9940 Notice of Sale, page 5 CAUSE NO. TX011349; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT

vs. DRUMMOND PROPERTIES, LLC TRACT 1: GEO: R15838 Lot 8, Block 65, Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

CAUSE NO. TX011355; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. AMANDA LEE SELLERS TRACT 1: GEO: R24107 All of the E/65’ of Lot 5, and 6, Block 16, Original Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas CAUSE NO. TX011362; JONES COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT vs. SANDRA WATERS TRACT 1: GEO: R22241 Lot 4, and part of Lot 5, Block 91, Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas. or upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion thereof to satisfy said judgment, interest, penalties, and costs; subject, however to the right of redemption by the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem said property, or their interest therein, in the manner provided by law, and subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment rendered in the above styled and numbered cause, together with interest, penalties and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sale to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

I have appointed the following

as agent to conduct the sale, to-wit: Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, L.L.P. Attorneys at Law 1031 Andrews Hwy, Ste. 210 Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 522-2427 At the time the sale begins, all bidders at the sale must be registered with the above named agent conducting the sale and be eligible to bid according to the Property Tax Code.

Dated at Anson, Jones County, Texas, this the 9th day of October, 2018. /s/ Greg Arnwine GREG ARNWINE SHERIFF, JONES COUNTY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON AGENCY PLANS On November 13, 2018, at 7:30am the Board of Commissioners for the Stamford Housing Authority will hold a public meeting to receive comments on the Housing Authority’s Five-Year Plan and Annual Plan. The meeting will take place in the Board Room located at 110 N Anson, Stamford, Texas.

The draft plans and all supporting documentation are available to the public for viewing at the Administration Office of the Housing Authority located at 110 N Anson, Stamford, Texas on weekdays during the hours of 8:00am through 11:30am.

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