October 27, 2017 - Stamford American

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Huntin’ for Good Health Fair to be Held Wednesday, November 1st

Racing Wheelchair Kaylee Stewart is known for her great attitude, determination, and competitiveness. She loves sports and can be seen working out on the track with her friends early in the mornings during middle school athletics.

Although she is an eighth grader, she has yet to compete competitively.

That’s because there are no UIL athletic events in middle school for students in wheelchairs.

Stamford Healthcare System will host a Health Fair on Wednesday, November 1st from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of Stamford Memorial Hospital. Over 35 area vendors will be on hand for the event. The theme for this year’s event is “Huntin’ for Good Health” and will feature a “Bag the Bucks Hunt” for guests to be entered to win several grand prizes including a gift certificate to Infinite Vitality and a one year membership to Stamford Health Club. A variety of food trucks will also be parked at the hospital during the event so the public can come for lunch or pick up dinner to go.

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SEE WHEELCHAIR, PG 11

How Do Stamford Schools Fair In The Fight Against Bullying

BY HEATHER SUTTON October is not only Domestic Violence Awareness month it is also Bullying Awareness Month.

In light of all the new laws and No Tolerance policies for Bullying, harsher punishments are in place for Bullies and Cyberbullies, which is a huge concern for most schools in Texas

with teen suicide on the rise in the last five years.

You have to wonder why all of this is happening.

Adults hearing about bullying, usually think back to their childhood in simpler times. Technology was not around, of course, but we all have our stories about getting picked on in Middle School and High School but it was rarely

severe or as physical as it is now in today's world.

We have to stop and think when did bullying evolve from a rite of passage and being "picked on" to actual physical harassment for almost no reason.

Cyberbullying is another form of harassment that we did even have when we were kids. With every kid having access to computers

and cell phones, with social media sites and things of that nature, it was only a matter of time before it became main stream. Technology gives kids a new way to bully anonymously without a real name or a face. It is easy to get brave and say almost anything.

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The Stamford Bulldogs exploded in the fourth quarter to bury the Post Antelopes, 49-34. See full story, Page 6.

(Photo by Michael Marugg)

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FLU SHOTS: With flu season just around the corner, Stamford Healthcare System has announced that the flu vaccine has arrived and is now available to the public. Flu shots will be available at the Stamford Walk-in Clinic (SWIC) inside Stamford Memorial Hospital on a walk-in basis during normal clinic hours. The SWIC is open Monday- Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and closed for lunch daily from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. No co-pay is required for patients with Medicare or Medicaid. The cost is $20 for all other plans and for those with no insurance.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: First Baptist Church, Stamford is hosting a community choir for a Christmas event. We will perform “The Greatest Story Ever Told”

by Dennis and Nan Allen on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 6:00. We invite interested singers to come and join us. We will practice on Wednesdays at 7:00 -7:30 pm in the First Baptist Choir room.

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HAUNTED HAY RIDE: The Lueders Volunteer Fire Department will be having a Haunted Hay Ride. Friday, October 27 starting at 10:00 pm until ? and Saturday October 28 starting at 10:00 pm until ? The cost is $5.00 per person. 14 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult. Starting point is at the fire station Hwy 6, Lueders. Be prepared to be SCARED.

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FALL FESTIVAL: Fall Fest Fun in Rochester, Food Truck Festival Sponsored by Rochester Neighborhood Watch, Saturday, October 28, 11am to 7pm, Shop at over 30 vendors, Music, Food, Bake Sale & Silent Auction, Raffle, Trick or Treat Downtown, 5-7.

Flu Shot Clinic sponsored by The Drug Store in Haskell 10-12

CARNIVAL: The Jones County 4-H will host at Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Lawrence Hall Activity Center, 801 23rd St, Anson. Games, Prizes, Fun for the Family! Small fee for games. All proceeds benefit Jones County 4-H. For more information, please call the Extension Office at 325-823-2432.

DANCE: Stamford VFW, Halloween Dance & Party Saturday, October 28 from 9 pm to 1 am. Come dance to the sounds of Breakingstride. $7 per person. $12 per couple. Costume contest: Prizes 1st $75 2nd $50 3rd $25.

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TRUNK OR TREAT: St. Ann’s Catholic Church willbe hosting a truck or treat in church parking lot from 6-7pm.

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BAZAAR: Sagerton Fall Bazaar will be on Saturday, November 4th from 9-2 at the Sagerton Community Center. Baked goods, arts and crafts, Quilt raffle. Lunch also available. Booths are still available at only $5. Contact Tomzie Steele at 817-319-4411

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

Pot Luck Snacks. No smoking.

For more information, contact 370-9514.

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VETERANS’ PROGRAM: Country Elegance and First Baptist Church will be honoring our veterans, Wednesday, November 8 at 10:00 am at Country Elegance.

Dyess Air Force Base Honor guard will make a presentation.

Veterans, their families, and the community are invited to this special recognition.

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Teacher of the Week Leslie Chambers Leslie Chamber teaches 8th grade History and is the One Act Play and Theater Director. She has been teaching for 16 years with her last 2 years here at Stamford Middle School.

Leslie is originally from Spur, Texas and enjoys riding horses, attending church and reading. She says what she likes best about Stamford ISD is how respectful and kind the students are and how hard working they are. Her goal as a teacher is to strive to help kids become passionate about history, and her proudest moment as a teacher is making it to Regional One Act Play last year. She is described as being kind and dedicated to and always being there for her students. Mrs. Chambers is known for saying this quote from Michael Jordan, “I can accept failure. Everyone Fails at something.

I can’t accept not trying.” For this and for all that you do, Mrs. Chambers, is why you are the Teacher of the Week.

You are greatly appreciated.

BIRTHDAYS....

OCT 29 - Tommy Bearden OCT 30 - Henry Vega OCT 31 - Nicholas Stanley Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-7735550 and let us know!

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The SHS Bulldog Band received a Division ll at the Region 7 Marching Contest in Wichita Falls. Congratulations to Mr. Copeland and the Bulldog Band today! (Photo courtesy of Sally Moreno)

Stamford School Board Approves Budget Amendment For Utility Tractor

BY HEATHER SUTTON A special meeting of the Stamford ISD was called on Thursday October 19. All Board members and the Superintendent were present. First on the agenda was the consideration and possible action on a Budget Amendment for Stamford ISD that was tabled at the last meeting, the

new tractor for the maintenance department and at the new AG barn. A motion to approve this budget amendment was made by board member Curtis Birdsong and seconded by Cary McClintock. The motion was passed 5-2 by the rest of the board. The board then went into executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and

changes to his contract. When they came out of Executive Session, they voted publically on whether or not to extend the Superintendent's contract for one more year. Motion to extend his contract for one more year passed 5-2. The Board then started their Team of Eight Training and adjourned the meeting and training at 9:05.

HEALTH FAIR: Continued From Page 1 The event is free and open to the public and will feature free screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose, vision, and hearing. Flu shots will also be available. Other Health Fair highlights will include vendor giveaways, demonstrations, health education, free popcorn and door prizes.

“We are looking forward to another great health fair that promises to be educational as well as a lot of fun for all ages,” said Johnna Page, Commu-

nity Relations Manager for Stamford Healthcare System. “We hope folks can come during their lunch hour or after work to take advantage of the free screenings, learn more about health and wellness, and get their annual flu shots.”

“We have some really great giveaways you won’t want to miss and we are also excited to welcome several area food trucks so people can plan to grab lunch or dinner in conjunction with the Health Fair,”

said Page.

For more information about the Huntin’ for Good Health Fair, please contact Johnna Page at 773-4717 or via email at jpage@stamfordhosp. com.

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office from October 13th thru October 19th responded to 54 calls for service. There were 13 Traffic Stops conducted. The following people were booked into the Jones County Jail during this period: Robert Lee Acosta, Warrant; Tommy Campbell Heath, Hold for Potter County; John David Smith, Possession of Controlled Substance; Kevin Carter, Disorderly Conduct; Bertie Fawn Smith, Violation of Probation; Justin Kyle Baugh, Warrants x4; Roy Junior Hulin, Hold for Bexar County; John Edward Applin Jr, Public Intoxication; Robert Lee Acosta, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Daniel Rodriguez, Driving while License Invalid w/previous convictions; Patricia Ann Paredes, Hold for Taylor County; Erin Michele Smolin, Hold for Taylor County; Susan Hobbs Graves, Hold for Taylor County; Gloria Santibanez, Hold for Taylor County Summary of calls responded to: Abandoned Vehicle – 1, Alarm – 1, Animal Bite – 2, Animal Control – 2, Animal Cruelty – 1, Assault – 2, Burglary – 2, Civil Process – 2, Disturbance – 4, Fire – 5, Harassment – 1, Investigation – 1, Livestock – 3, Mental Crisis – 1, Motor Vehicle Accident – 4, Public Service – 5, Reckless Driver – 2, Routine Patrol – 1, Suspicious Activity – 3, Theft – 2, Transport – 1, Warrant Service – 3, Welfare Check – 3, 911 Hang-up – 2 Calls Responded to: 10/13/2017 Deputy Soliz responded to a welfare check call.

Calling party stated that two individuals at a location in Jones County, Texas, had expressed suicidal thoughts and a history of attempts. Deputy Soliz located the individuals but did not find them to be in a state of distress. No report.

10/15/2017 Deputy Lively responded to a suspicious activity call.

Calling party stated that an unknown male was underneath their house. Male was asked to leave and did leave on foot.

Deputy Lively searched the area for the individual but was unable to locate anyone in the area.

10/17/2017 Sergeant Alfaro responded to an assault call. Calling party stated she was assaulted by a friend in Jones County, Texas, but was now in Abilene, Texas. Sergeant Alfaro located the victim and report was taken.

10/18/2017 Lieutenant Torres responded to a welfare check call.

Calling party stated a juvenile could possibly be in physical danger at the juvenile’s residence. Lieutenant Torres made contact with the juvenile and CPS. ESTRAYS: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office will post Estray notices on the Jones County Website. Please check the website for any Estrays and notify the Sheriff’s Office at 325-823-3201 if you have any information on an Estray.

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BULLYING: Continued From Page 1 Stamford EMS Responds to Accident at Lake Stamford A 40-year-old Midland woman died on Sunday afternoon as a result of injuries sustained following an all-terrain vehicle accident in rural Haskell County.

Dedria L. Lawson, 40, of Midland was pronounced dead by an attending medical physician at Haskell Memorial Hospital 5:45 p.m.

Sunday afternoon.

According to Sgt. John Gonzales with the Lubbock regional DPS office citing an preliminary DPS accident report taken by DPS troopers on the scene, Sunday’s accident occurred around 4:14 p.m.

Sunday afternoon near the intersection of Farm-to-Market Rd. 3495 and Lakeshore Sites Rd, situated on northwestern side of Lake Stamford, or, 9 1/2 miles southeast of Haskell.

Lawson, according to the report, attempted to make a left-hand turn off of FM 3495 onto Lakeshore Sites Rd., when the ATV overturned and rolled, ejecting Lawson out of the vehicle.

Gonzales, citing the report, stated Lawson appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed in attempting to make the turn, causing the ATV to roll.

Emergency medical personnel from both Haskell EMS and Stamford EMS were dispatched to the scene. Lawson was transported to Haskell Memorial Hospital shortly after being initially assessed at the accident scene.

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The American decided to ask students for their opinion on Bullying and Cyberbullying in Stamford schools. We gathered a group of kids from all walks of school life. Band kids, FFA kids, Middle School kids, High School kids and football players and asked them how often bullying takes place in their lives.

The overwhelming consensus with these Stamford students was that they may not get bullied themselves every day but that they witness this in their schools almost daily. However, it is not the normal bullying that their parents went through when they were kids. It is not the name calling and things of that nature that bother these kids.

It's being literally pushed around, having things thrown at them for no apparent reason. They stated that these bullies like to cause fights for no reason at all. This is not the "Words Hurt" kind of things that their parents dealt with when they were kids; this is physical harassment.

Now if this was just said by one or two kids, it wouldn't be a huge issue, but this was brought up by all of these kids. They weren't just concerned about themselves; they were genuinely concerned about all parties involved, the bullies included.

So with the majority of the kids having been in the Stamford school system the majority of their lives, they were asked if it was worse in high school or middle school. The high school students all said that middle school was way worse than

high school. Then one student that has only been here during their high school career commented that his experience had been brutal this year, and elaborated by saying that over the last few years, that a few classes has been extremely aggressive not just between themselves, but were actually bullying classmen older than them. So the next group was asked about this revelation, and they all agreed. This was shocking.

The student felt that the Bullying decreased as the kids got older. Now that's not to say that Bullying isn't a problem in High school, but simply that it decreases in aggression as kids get older.

In light of this new information, the students were asked what they thought would help the situation.

Some of the kids thought that maybe a class or an assembly would be helpful, where these aggression issues could be addressed maybe in all the schools to help prevent this from happening. Or even some sort of anonymous way to report Bullying, as it is witnessed so that maybe it could be addressed to where no one gets in trouble, but that the bullies got the help that they needed to stop their aggressive behavior.

Surprisingly none of these students thought that this was a staff based problem at any of the Stamford schools. In fact the overwhelming statement in all of these stories was that the students are trying to help stop the bullying as it happens themselves by helping other students as it is witnessed, and they

all seemed more convinced that they want to help make the bullies understand that what they are doing is wrong, more than wanting To get the bullies removed from school or punished.

Next the students were asked about how often they heard about or experienced Cyber Bullying and it was surprising that almost all of the students spoken to said that during the school year it isn't as prevalent as it is during the summer and that it didn't concern them as much as the aggressive behavior that they experience almost daily during the school year.

All these kids said the same things when asked about a solution to this bullying problem. They just want to be heard and have action taken, and they don't want their abusers to be berated or tormented because of this behavior. They simply want everyone to be knowledgeable about the effects that it has on the victims, and they want it to stop.

So if all of this is a shock to our readers, we urge them to talk to kids and students about bullying and be upfront about the effects bullying has on a person's feelings and how it affects their life. Teach them how to identify bullying and that it is ok stand up and intervene and help fellow students.

Rep. Lambert To Open District Office After concluding the 85th Legislative Session in Austin representing Taylor, Nolan and Jones Counties, State Representative Stan Lambert invites the

community to join him for the opening of his new district office. The Abilene Chamber of Commerce Red Coat Ribbon Cutting and Reception will be

Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Building located at 457 Chestnut in Abilene. “Here in Rural West Texas, we’re a long way from Austin and the Capitol, so this office will allow me to work for you closer to our home. It is a great privilege to serve as your voice when the Legislature is in session, but it is even better to be home with you in the Big Country,” commented Lambert. The HD 71 District Office event will

provide an opportunity for constituents to visit with Representative Lambert and enjoy engaging with other citizens from our area.

“Communication is key in helping you achieve your goals for our community and state,” Lambert said. “My top priorities are to continue to learn about the issues that touch your daily lives and help you interact with your state government.”

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Yesterday (Sat.) it got so very warm, nearly 90, and this morning the temperature dropped around 20 degrees. Quite a change !!!.

It won't be long now until we will be getting a hard freeze. Well, I guess it's that time of the year. Some folks must have gotten a good rain with all the thunder and lighting, but I only got a light shower. I am sure the wheat farmers are glad to see any moisture at all. The cotton fields look so pretty and white, looks like snow. The farmers are working long hours to get it all in.

Halloween is right around the corner. I hope everyone has a fun but safe Halloween. Be sure and watch out for all those little gobblers. Happy Halloween to all of you.

Don't forget our musical on Saturday evening (October 28) with the concession stand to open at 5:30 PM. and the program will begin at 6 PM. Remember this will be our last musical for this year and we hope to see you there. Come hungry, we have a lot of good food at the concession stand, and you will enjoy some great music, and enjoy the fun fellowship.

See you there.

I enjoyed visiting with friends at the Country Elegance on Monday. While there I got to listen to Tommy Skinner of Lubbock play his guitar and sing a lot of those country songs. Very good.

The Hobby Club met at the Sagerton Community Center on Thursday afternoon with Joyce Lefevre, Nancy Griffith, Joan Doss, Anita Dozier, Cheryl Hertel, Tomzie Steele, Paula Stegemoeller, Pat Quade and Dorothy Toney pres-

Center a ent. Tomzie fundraiser. called the Several domeeting to nations have order, Joyce been made to did roll call, the Old Glory minutes and Commutreasurer's nity Center report. The in memory ladies disof Betty Letz. cussed the Donations Club Bazaar were sent by coming up Ronnie and on Saturday,

By Anita Dozier Mona Clifton, Nov. 4 from Adeline 9 A M until Roberts, Bernice Rhoads, 2 P M. Each lady took a David and Sherry Breeding, job to be in charge of and and Tom Lee and Angie it seems everything is Rhoads. in order to have a great Mittie Dunham was in bazaar. There will be stew Aspermont on Thursday to or hamburgers and all join other ladies on doing the trimmings for sale for some work on the quilt. lunch from 11 A M until 1 She stated that the Center P M. Come on out and join is open on Tuesdays and us for lunch. There will be Thursdays if anyone wants vendors with lots of goodto come in to quilt. Later ies and baked goods for she went to the Gibson sale. Be sure and get your Care Home to visit with chances on the beautiful Clara Walker who was quilt. There will be a drawhaving a birthday, and she ing for a turkey, and Bingo also visited with Corene will be played. It's going to be a fun day and you won't Lowack.

On Saturday, Shelly Dunwant to miss it. Following ham of Rising Star came the meeting Joyce served delicious refreshments and for a visit with her parents, Pide and Mittie. She also Pat Quade won the door got some of her belongings prize. as she is moving to Sydney.

Pide and Mittie Dunham Deanne Conner and her visited with Bo and Whiz friend, Alex, of Wichita Creighton last Sunday Falls came for the weekend evening. While there the to spend with Deanne's Creightons took them grandparents, Danny and over the wild country side Phyllis Letz. While they in their Mule 4 Wheeler were here, they attended and they enjoyed seeing the Haskell Homecoming. some beautiful scenery.

Danny Letz and his band They then returned to played at the Lumberyard the Creighton's home for in Roscoe on Saturday refreshments. evening. They were the Tuesday, Mittie joined opening band for T C her friends for coffee at Sheppard who was the the DQ in Aspermont and main attraction. then spent some time I was among the many quilting at the Senior that attended the Old Citizens Center. She stated Timers Association Steak they need a lot of help on Supper at the Bunk House the quilt to get it done to in Stamford on Saturday be auctioned off for the

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evening. This was a fundraiser for the Association.

Glen and Helen Pierce had a fun weekend when their granddaughter, Kelsey Pierce, from Oklahoma State University came on Friday to spend the weekend with them.

She brought along her friends from Stillwater, Oklahoma, Amanda Brace, Rodney Tinnin and Corby Covalt all students at Oklahoma State. Joining them on Saturday were Matthew Pierce of Lubbock, Jami Wilde from Knox City, and Kara Briggs and Crete from Haskell. The students from OSU returned home on Sunday afternoon, the others just spent Saturday.

A fun time for all.

Debbie Meador of Aspermont and Carm Letz drove to Weatherford on Friday and were joined by Melissa Robertson, Blake and Robbyn Reid and Ava. They all had a fun time in Granbury and returned home on Saturday.

Thought for the week: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is courage to continue that counts."

Happy Birthday wishes go to Scott Metcalf, Rhonda Loving, Jimmy New, Nikki Gholson, Jacky Morrow, William Gholson, Coley Flowers, LaDonna Teichelman, Kamron Edwards, Pete Kittley, Aubrey Jo Edwards, Darbee New, Michael Steele, Megan Wilhite, Tucker McDonald, Dennis Stegemoeller, Kyle Wilhite, Mike Pyron, Joyce Sue Clark, and Stan Tucker.

We wish you many more.

Anniversary greeting go to Harlon and Frances Powers and James and Linda Ettredge. Have a great day.

ROTARY CLUB NEWS Kay Baitz, President of Key Scientific Products, talked to the Club about the origin of her company and about its expansion and the history as to why they finally came to Stamford. She talked about the different products that they produce in the medical field and how they are sold and shipped to many countries around the world. Kay then performed an experiment in testing for bacteria in stool

samples with one of her products and told how it determines the type of bacteria and what may be needed to provide the proper treatment for a patient with a particular illness. It was very informative and was enjoyed by the Club.

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LAJHS vs. Throckmorton - LAJHS 35, Throckmorton 7 (Photo courtesy of Roger Niehaus)

Chamber Joins Rep. Lambert In Hosting Legislative Forum Abilene -- State Representative Stan Lambert, in cooperation with the Abilene Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, will be hosting a legislative forum on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the auditorium of the Abilene Public Library Main Branch located at 202 Cedar Street in Downtown Abilene.

After a brief presentation from Rep. Lambert about the outcomes of the 85th Regular and Special Legislative Sessions, attendees will be able to join the discussion about state government and how it impacts their lives. “The format of the legislative forum offers constituents an opportunity to be directly involved with the political process and have their voices heard. I encourage the citizens of House District 71 to participate,” said Rep. Lambert.

Having just completed his first session, Lambert looks forward to hearing from the residents of Taylor, Nolan and Jones Counties. Lambert states, “Being home and hearing about the needs of my neighbors is the best part of the interim period between legislative sessions. I look forward to hearing what ideas they have for the state legislature moving forward.”

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Bulldogs Explode In Fourth Quarter To Bury Antelopes, 49-34

BY JENNIFER CRAIG The game between the Stamford Bulldogs and the Post Antelopes Friday night in Stamford was the knock- down-drag-out game expected for the first three quarters plus. But the Bulldogs exploded for 14 points in just seven seconds to pull away in route to a 49-34 district win.

The Dogs opened a 28-28 tie game going into the fourth quarter with an eight play scoring drive that culminated with a one yard scoring run by Steven Johnson. Stamford came right back with the recovery of an onside kick attempt by Rudy Gutierrez that placed the ball on the Post 49. A picture perfect pass from Peyton Bevel to Lonnie Applin covered those yards on first down for a Bulldog touchdown. Bevel found Steven Johnson among a number of would-be receivers for a two point conversion that gave the Bulldogs a 14 point lead just seven seconds after they posted a six point lead.

The Dogs added one more touchdown a few plays later after Ethan Medina intercepted a pass intended for Brandon Britton. Johnson took a swing pass from Bevel for three yards down to the Post 35.

Johnson reversed field to turn a potential loss into a 30 yard gain to set the Dogs up at the Post 5 yard line. Bevel called his own number and muscled over from a yard out to end the touchdowns for the night. Caden Mathis added the final point with his extra point kick for a 49-28 Bulldog lead with 5:32 left in the game.

The Antelopes used their powerful ground game with runs by QB Tatvem Thetford and Austin Britton as well as a fourth down pass to Chance Courtney to cut the final score. When Lonnie Applin covered a low rolling kickoff, the Bulldogs could line up in the victory formation to run out the clock with a 49-34 victory.

The game started with the Antelopes eating up 65 yards on the ground and sophomore quarterback Thetford carrying over for the score. Thetford also took a pitch from a swinging gate formation (that didn’t swing) into the end zone for a two point conversion to open the game’s scoring.

The Bulldogs attempted to match the score with runs by Johnson and Bevel.

However a third down pass from Bevel to Tre Mitchell fell just short of converting a fourth down from the Post 31.

Thetford converted a third down with a 31 yard jaunt to the Bulldog 39. From that point two rushes lost a yard and a third down pass fell incomplete.

The Bulldogs used a balanced attack with runs by Johnson and Bevel and passes to Kaleb Flick, Applin, Johnson and Mitchell,

converting third downs along the way. A third down pass saw Bevel find Applin slanting into the end zone for a touchdown. Mathis’ PAT cut the score to 8-7.

After the Stamford defense forced a Post punt, the Dogs moved into Post territory.

The drive ended when Dealan Reed intercepted a Bulldog pass and returned it to the 48. Thetford carried six times to push the football into the end zone for a 14-7 Post lead with 2:45 left in the first half.

The lead was short-lived. Johnson took the ensuing kickoff at the Stamford 34 and popped free from a scrum of tacklers and raced into the end zone. Mathis’ kick tied up the score at 14 all.

Post was unable to move and the punt intended to avoid Johnson landed in the visitors’ stands. The Dogs took over at the 47 but an intentional grounding penalty pushed Stamford back to the 31. The drive was almost rescued when DeMarcus Downs scooped up the Bevel punt that had been blocked. The ball went over on downs since Downs was stopped after a twelve yard gain when 19 yards were needed.

The Antelopes closed out the first half with three incomplete passes. Score at halftime was tied 14-14.

The Bulldogs took the second half kickoff and quickly moved downfield. A 39 yard pass to Mitchell pushed the ball down to the Post 20. Jackson ate up 15 of those yards before the Dogs were pushed back for a holding penalty. Bevel dropped back to pass but was forced to scramble. Trace Edwards broke free in the end zone and Bevel connected with him for the go ahead touchdown.

Post marched right back with runs by Thetford, Hunter Graves, Demontre Curtis and Octavious Jackson. Thetford carried over for the score. The Bulldogs blocked the extra point attempt to keep the score 21-20 in favor of the Bulldogs.

The Bevel to Applin connection worked for 30 yards but the Dogs were penalized for 15 yards at the end of the play.

Johnson and Mitchell combined to earn enough yards for a first down at the Post 37. Johnson was caught for a loss but the Antelopes hit Bevel out of bounds for a 15 yard penalty that also carries an automatic first down. After carries by Johnson and Mitchell, Bevel called his own number; the ball came loose but Jared Muehlstein was there to recover for the Dogs and keep the drive alive. Bevel spotted a wide open RJ Smith in the end zone and the connection was made for a 28-20 lead with 3:05 left in the third quarter.

The Antelopes used a good kickoff return to start in Stamford territory at the Stamford 45. Thetford scored for Post

from 14 yards out and added the two point conversion to tie up the game with just four seconds left in the half.

The Bulldogs took the second half kickoff and headed for the Post end zone. Runs by Johnson and a reception by Applin, along with penalties against Post, pushed the ball to the Antelope 20. A 14 yard gainer by DeMarcus Downs put the ball at the Antelope two. Johnson hit the middle once then used his speed to reach the corner before Post defenders to score for Stamford.

Gutierrez snared the ensuing kick to set the Dogs up at the Post 49. Bevel dropped back and threw a pretty spiral into Smith’s waiting arms to push the Stamford lead to 42-28 with 8:03 left in the game.

With time running out, the Antelopes went to the air which turned out to be a poor decision. Ethan Medina picked off a pass intended for Britton to set the Bulldogs up at the Post 38. Johnson reversed his field and escaped down to the Post five yard line. Bevel kept for a short gain then met defenders at the goal line and forced through for the score. Mathis added his fifth PAT to gives the Dogs a 49-28 lead.

Post used the power ground game to eat up yardage but the plays also ate time off the clock. Thetford hit Chance Courtney with a 15 yard scoring strike but only 1:19 was left in the game.

The Antelopes tried a low roller as an onside kick attempt; however, Applin was Lonnie on the spot and recovered for Stamford. Two plays from the victory formation and the Bulldogs had a 49-28 victory to give them a 2-0 mark in District 4-2A Division I. The Bulldogs are tied with the Hawley Bearcats for the lead atop district standings. The Bulldogs have an open date Friday night but other district games find Forsan at Anson and Hawley at Post; Lueders-Avoca hosts Paint Creek in a

District 10-1A Division II Six Man match up.

SCORE BY QUARTERS Stamford 0 14 14 21--49 Post 8 6 14 6--34 SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter P – Tatvem Thetford 4 run (Thetford run) 3:34 Second Quarter S ¬ Lonnie Applin 15 pass from Peyton Bevel (Caden Mathis kick) 9:37 P –Thetford 2 run (pass failed) 2:45 S ¬ Steven Johnson 66 kickoff return (Mathis kick) 2:33 Third Quarter S ¬ Trace Edwards 20 pass from Bevel (Mathis kick) 10:07 P ¬ Thetford 4 run (kick blocked) 6:37 S ¬ RJ Smith 3 pass from Bevel (Mathis kick) 3:05 P – Thetford 14 run (Thetford run) 0:04 Fourth Quarter S ¬ Johnson 1 run (kick failed) 8:10 S ¬ Smith 49 pass from Bevel (Johnson pass from Bevel) 8:03 S ¬ Bevel 4 run (Mathis kick) 5:32 P ¬ Thetford 15 pass to Chance Courtney (pass failed) 1:19 Stamford Post First Downs 19 14 Rushing Yds 32-140 43-265 Passing Yds 252 27 Total Offense 392 292 Comp-Att-Int 15-22-1 2-9-1 Punts 0-0 3-26.7 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Penalties-yds 12-92 7-70

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District Cross Country Results

District 8AA CC Meet was held on October 10-11 at the Anson Golf Course.

Team results were: 7th Grade Girls-3rd, 8th Grade Girls-2nd, and Varsity Girls5th.

Individual Results: 7th Grade Girls: 15 Hartman, Cathryn 11:43.75; 17 Cozart, Samantha 11:49.62 16; 18 Rodriguez, Chelsie 11:54.25; 23 Marshall, Meagan 12:18.50; 25 Miller, Keleigh 12:23.52; 29 Overby, Laramy 12:30.88; 30 Collier, Makenna 12:44.06; 33 Farnsworth, Faith 13:29.81; 42 Beckham, Brittany 15:14.56

8th grade girls: 4 Jones, Reagan 9:56.41; 5 Graham, Claire 10:15.41; 7 Cooley, Claire 10:31.81; 17 Hagler, Emma 11:08.78; 26 Hernandez, Jessinia 11:44.22; 27 Bleiker, Jamie 11:55.88; 29 Nash, Mckynsee 12:09.44; 33 Teichelman, Brooke 12:52.69; 34 Simmons, Samantha 13:25.88 Varsity Girls: 16 Macias, Lauryn 15:06.86; 18 Lozano, Jalyssa 15:14.58; 20 Hartman, Caralyn 15:27.17; 31 Wilson, Whitney 18:02.64; 32 McIntire, Trista 18:02.64; 41 Overby, Landry 18:02.64

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FOOTBALL SCORES 7th Grade - Stamford-22, Post-0 8th Grade - Stamford-20, Post-36 9th Grade - Stamford-6, Windthorst JV- 32 JV - Stamford - 20, Post-60

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Western Texas College on the Square to Offer CDL Training SNYDER— Western Texas College on the Square is pleased to announce that it will begin offering Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training beginning October 23.

“We are thrilled that we can offer this training to individual and businesses in this community and the surrounding area,” said Donna Cutler, WTC Director of Workforce Development.

Cutler noted that the program will teach potential drivers the skills and knowledge required to safely operate commercial motor vehicles in the state of Texas.

Classes for a CDL with Western Texas College on the Square will take only eight weeks and include classroom instruction and on-the-road, real-time practice driving.

In addition, businesses and persons interested in the program may qualify for grants to help cover costs.

“Western Texas College saw a need in our local job market. Part of our responsibility to the community include assessing job needs and establishing programs to fill those needs,” Cutler added.

An informational meeting for people interested in the program will be held on Wednesday, October 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at College on the Square. The event is come-and-go, and refreshments will be served.

College on the Square will also host a lunch for businesses interested in having their employees train for a CDL. For questions about the new program or attending the luncheon for businesses, contact College on the Square at 325-574-6581 or stop by 1806 26th Street in Snyder.

The spire of First Baptist Church’s steeple, originally set in the early 1960’s, was recently refurbished by Barr Roofing with new copper and reset on October 25. The lantern received repairs as well including new windows and lights.

BULLDOGS: Continued From Page 6 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing - Stamford: Steven Johnson 18-97, TD; Demarcus Downs 4-21; Peyton Bevel 5-21, TD; Tre Mitchell 3-11; Team 2-(-10).

Post: Tatvem Thetford 20-135, 4 TDs; Octavius Jackson 9-51; Demontre Curtis 4-37: Hunter Graves 3-23; Austin Britton 1-2; Team 1-(-3).

Passing - Stamford:

Peyton Bevel 15-22-1, 252 yds, 4 TDs. Anson: Tatvem Thedford 2-9-1, 27 yds, TD. Receiving - Stamford: Lonnie Applin 5-87, TD; Tre Mitchell 3-69; RJ Smith 2-52, 2 TDs; Trace Edwards 1-20,TD; Kaleb Flick 2-13; Steven Johnson 2-11. Post: Chance Courtney 2-27. TD. Last Week’s Games

District 4-2A, Division I: Stamford 49, Post 34; Hawley 51, Anson 14; Forsan open. Others: Munday 37, Electra 0; Comanche 31, Merkel 14; Haskell 21, Quanah 14; Hamlin 34, Seagraves 28; Chico 55, Olney 12. Six Man: LuedersAvoca 36, Throckmorton 34; Aspermont 64, Paint Creek 14.

This Week’s Games District 4-2A, Division I: Stamford open; Forsan at Anson; Hawley at Post.

Others: Haskell at Munday; Merkel at Brady; Hamlin at Tahoka; Olney at Alvord.

Six Man: Paint Creek at Lueders-Avoca.

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STANDINGS Overall Hawley 6 Stamford 6 Post 5 Anson 4 Forsan 4 District Hawley Stamford Forsan Post Anson

2 2 0 0 0

2 2 2 4 3 0 0 1 1 2

228 284 263 237 208

153 178 119 282 140

91 84 21 34 42

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STEWART: Continued From Page 1 You see, Kaylee has spina bifida and uses a manual wheelchair for mobility. I said there are no middle school UIL events. But with the help of her coaches, physical therapist, and the Texas Regional Paralympics Sports organization, Kaylee will have the opportunity to train and compete next year in high school for a spot in the UIL State Track Meet in Austin.

Having been to the State track meet and noticing there was a wheelchair division, Coach Casey and Coach Dutchover thought of Kaylee and asked if she would be interested in competing in high school. She said, “Definitely!” This was when she was a seventh grader. Through contacting various people and websites, they found an organization that loans racing wheelchairs to prospective athletes, determines if they are good candidates and helps find the right type and size racing chair for the individual. The organization is the Texas Regional Paralympic Sports and Southwest Wheelchair Athletic Association out of DFW. After a couple of emails, they found a racing chair for Kaylee to try!

This past Friday, Kaylee got started down the track in a loaner racing wheelchair. Not only did it fit, but she was able to propel and steer in no time at all with the help of Darlene and Paul from Texas Regional Paralympic Sports. Darlene was a two-time Paralympian and was very encouraging, pointing out the high potential in Kaylee. It takes skill to race in the high tech racing chair made of ultralight aluminum which is steered around the corner with a triangular bar which must be pushed to the side around each curve then moved back in the middle

on the straight-aways. This must be done while also propelling the back wheels and staying in your lane with only a few inches to spare. Kaylee got the hang of it on her first lap.

Finding the right equipment and fit is very important since racing chairs are very expensive. Friday was a huge day for Kaylee because it proved she can

tolerate the positioning and can handle a racing chair.

She also made invaluable contacts with the Texas Regional Paralympic Sports organization. The next step is to start training and raise funds to purchase her own chair which hopefully she will get to use at the State Track Meet her Freshman year!

The wheelchair division

at the Texas State Track meet includes the 100m dash, 400m dash, and shot put. It includes participants in 1A-6A. Currently, the standards to submit an entry to the state meet for girls are as follows: 100m45 secs; 400m-3 mins; shot put-7ft with 6lbs.

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Workforce Solutions presents the 4th Annual World of Work (WOW) Youth Expo Abilene, Texas—Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas is pleased to announce the World of Work (WOW) Youth Expo will be held at the Abilene Convention Center on Wednesday, November 15th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Nearly 3,000 8th-12th grade students from more than 30 schools will be in attendance. Parents are welcome at the event any time after 10:00am. The WOW Youth Expo features a keynote speaker, Mr. EJ Carrion the co-founder of Student Success Agency, engaging exhibitors, and mock interviews for junior and senior students.

There is no cost for schools, students, or parents to participate.

The goal of the WOW Youth Expo is to make students aware of career, college, and training opportunities around the region in high-wage, highdemand fields. Some of the industries represented will include: health science, technology, public safety, business, manufacturing, and human services. Local organizations focused on helping youth, the military, as well as colleges and technical schools will also be in attendance. This is not a hiring event; this is an opportunity for students to learn about the skills, training and certifications they will need in order to be hired by local businesses when they enter the workforce.

Four students have been selected to serve as Student Ambassadors for the event. These students are the face of the WOW Youth Expo, participating in promotional media interviews and leading their fellow students during the event. The 2017 Student Ambassadors are: Jax Bellar (Baird High School), AJ Lacey (ATEMS High School), Cassie King (Stamford High School), and Maddy Beal (ATEMS High School).

Having a wide variety of employers and industries serve as exhibitors is crucial to the success of the event. We encourage big businesses, small businesses, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and professional services staff to join us in building a pipeline of the next generation of workers. This event also serves as a great marketing opportunity for local businesses!

Booth registration is only $50.00 and includes a table, chairs, electricity, wifi, continental breakfast, and 2 lunches. There are also sponsorship opportunities available providing additional perks!

If you are interested in your organization participating, please contact Lindsey Phillips or register at www.workforcesystem.org/WOW. Questions may be directed to Lindsey Phillips, Career Consultant for the Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas Board, at (325) 795-4327. E-mail requests should be sent to wow@workforcesystem. org.

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Rapid Changes In Balance Should Prompt Swift Doctor Visit DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old white male. I work full time as a veterinarian, teach two aerobics classes and take a weekly class for strength training. In the past three weeks, I have fallen twice -- once just walking in the airport. It was sudden and scary. Over the past five to six months I have noticed a loss of balance greater than what I could blame on past injuries and surgeries. When standing still, I am constantly fighting for balance, and feel like I will tip over.

After yesterday's fall, I researched balance issues, and Parkinson's disease seems to be a common cause. I tried doing the "balance beam" test and failed miserably.

I will be seeing my primary doctor in a few weeks, and this will be a topic of conversation. What other conditions should I be considering as possible causes for the increased loss of balance? I dread the thought of falling and injuring myself so that I can't work. -- J.F. ANSWER: A progressive loss of balance needs evaluation. There are many causes (my textbook lists over a hundred,) and although Parkinson's disease can cause instability and falls, it usually does not do so until relatively late in its progression.

Your symptoms are more concerning for ataxia, a type of loss of motor control that often comes from disorders of the cerebellum, a large structure in the base of the brain that controls coordinated movement. I would not wait a few weeks to see your primary doctor: I would see your doctor sooner, or go directly to a neurologist.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have something to say to health care providers: Please do a physical exam on your patients. I have taken my dad to many appointments, and all the doc does is chit-chat, pat and send him away. I have no idea what is written in their notes. I had to make one doctor look at his feet a couple of years ago, but he did a poor exam. In the past three months, my father has been to two geriatricians, one gait doctor, a nurse practitioner and a host of physical therapists, in part for this gait disorder. No one examined his feet or tested his sensation -- so I did. He has greatly diminished sensation; long, infected nails; painful calluses; and three toes with open areas of infections between them. Twice, his hemoglobin has dropped, with no resultant GI exam of any sort. He has been on medication that can cause neuropathy for years, but no one has monitored that.

Doctors, your clinical judgment needs to be supported by a physical exam. With limited time for visits, health care provid-

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. ers must make time for both. Patients, insist on an exam! -- L.T.C. ANSWER: I agree with you. I know many doctors do not do a regular exam, and I can't defend this. It's true that the history most often leads to the diagnosis, but the physical is important for everybody -- especially older and sicker patients. Doctors may be friendly, but in the office, our patients are our patients, not our friends. That means taking clothes off and doing an appropriate examination. It also means keeping an unbiased ear open for concerns and acting on them. We like to say that everything is OK, but sometimes it isn't, so knowing when to look further is a critical skill.

READERS: The booklet on herpes and genital warts explains these two common infections in detail. Readers can obtain a copy by writing, Dr. Roach, Book No. 1202, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.

Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient's printed name and address. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Health newsletters may be ordered from www. rbmamall.com. (c) 2017 North America Syndicate Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Sweet Potato Royalty In Gilmer

We arrived in Gilmer the day before I was to keynote the all service club luncheon to kickoff the activities surrounding Yamboree, one of the largest festivals in Texas. It attracts upwards of 100,000 people. One of our hosts gave us tickets to the coronation of Queen Yam. I really didn’t know what to expect, since Gilmer has a population of around 5,000.

As usually happens in small towns, the event exceeded my expectations by about a thousand percent. It was true pomp and circumstance on a par with a royal wedding or coronation in England. The queen and her court were presented along with a series of Duchesses, the Noble Order of the Garter and the Bearer of the Royal Scepter. Court dancers provided entertainment.

All princesses had a royal promenade around the packed auditorium and when it came time for Queen Madison Lee of the House of Dean to make her appearance, the crowd showed its appreciation with quiet respect. You could almost hear the smiles breaking across faces and heads nodding up and down. It was an elegant evening.

The queen’s train was at least twenty feet long. Four train guards managed the folds of material.

The coronation lasted more than two hours and the entire event was repeated the following night to accommodate the people who wanted to see it.

This is the 80th year for Yamboree. It was started in 1935, the same year Johnny Mathis was born in Gilmer. It was canceled for two years during WWII. The reason for the celebration is of course the sweet potato, a major crop in 1935 when the state encouraged communities to stage some sort of event for the state’s centennial in 1936. A

huge carnival takes place downtown and there are numerous contests involving yam pie and other delicacies made from the vegetable. Booths offer all kinds of merchandise and there is an antique auto show. The program listing all the events is a narrow booklet with 140 pages.

Modest stands offering sweet potatoes for sale line the streets leading downtown.

Schools turn out the Thursday and Friday of Yamboree weekend because kids are showing their animals in the livestock barn.

When I was asked to speak at the all service club luncheon I had no idea it was the event where US presidents, Texas governors, heads of major industries and other prominent people have graced the podium. The crowd filled the high school gymnasium and the entire experience was a humbling one for me.

I did manage to interview some yam farmers, the president of the Yamboree Brandon Garmon and of course, Queen Yam Madison Lee Dean. Joyce Raabe is in charge of judging the yam pie contest. She told me no spices are allowed in the preparation of the pies. “It must be just sweet potato.” Judges are from out of town.

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Fan the Flame One thing I really enjoy this time of year is a nice warm campfire. The smell of the mesquite wood and the flicker of the flame go just right with the beautiful cool, crisp nights that are upon us. Nights around a fire have sparked some of the deepest conversations that I have had with close friends and the Holy Spirit. There’s just something about the beauty of a fire that calls for my attention.

When around a fire, I always think of the stories from the Bible that deal with fire in some way. A few that come to mind are Moses and the Burning Bush (Exod. 3:1-15), the fiery furnace (Dan. 3:19-30) and my personal favorite comes at the end of John’s Gospel (John 21:1-25). The disciples cook breakfast around a campfire with the resurrected Jesus. Wow, what a sacred moment that must have been for some of Jesus’s closest followers. Just as fire brings light to the dark, so does Jesus the Savior of the World (John 1:5). His Word tells us that we are baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire when we surrender to Him (Matt. 3:11). In the Spiritual realm of things, we have fire (The Holy Spirit) surrounding us and protecting us from the enemy. The larger that fire becomes, the more protected we are as God’s children. It’s crucial that we continually put wood on the fire in order to stay warm. Reading the Bible, praying, worshiping and acting out in obedience towards Christ, are all ways of adding wood to our fire. And the Bible tells us “Without wood, fire goes out” (Pro. 26:20).

As we add wood to the fire we begin to grow and see the light it produces in our lives. The apostle Paul encouraged

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young Timothy; to fan into flames the spiritual gift God

By Dalton Mathis gave him (2 Tim. 1:6). When we use the gifts that God has given us to better His Kingdom, that’s when even more growth comes in our fire. Just like a campfire, when we fan the flames, the fire begins to spread. The growth of our own fire could eventually spread and change the entire aspect of the land. But it all begins with you! We as individuals must be willing to feed our own fire and fan into flames the gifts God has blessed us with. When we do this faithfully, the fire of the Lord will spread among his people.

What does your fire currently look like? Do you need to add some wood or fan the flame? Build your fire this week by seeking His presence and acting out in faith. Who knows, your fire might spark somebody else’s! Have a blessed week!

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Be Positive Well, we are that time of year where the weather should be getting cooler and we bring out the jackets. It’s getting there, but I am sure that many of you still have your air conditioners on for now! Actually, let me take that back a bit; you have jackets on in the morning and blasting the air conditioner in the afternoon.

That just sums up our Texas weather where we Will McClure can have all four seasons in one day! But, I digress.

Despite the fact that the weather does not match the time of year all of the time, it is getting closer to the time of year where we celebrate Halloween, then Thanksgiving and then finally Christmas before we say farewell to 2017. It also seems that we reach the time of year when some start acting more positively about the time of year as well as those that find more things to complain and be angry about. While there is plenty to be thankful about as we get closer to the winter months, this is also the time where a lot of people tend to be more angry than usual, primarily towards the idea that places are already putting up Christmas displays or the fact that “political correctness” has taken away from the holiday season. While we are getting to the time to celebrate, it also brings the time of a lot of negativity as well.

So, why am I bringing all of this up now? Well, I had been thinking a little bit about it and I always try to think about how I could get my thoughts across in a positive way for this column. Then it kind of hit me that there is a recurring theme where I always try to look at the positives in life. Sure, I myself tend to be negative sometimes, but I always try to see what I can do to make myself better and even pass along these ideas to you. I do not know how many of you will follow this advice or even already follow it, but I am sure that there are many of you out there that would like to see all of the negative attitudes go away. When we go around town we do see negative things, but we also see a lot of positives as well with people helping out or even spreading good conversation. It’s a heartwarming mindset that would be great to see every day.

I guess my thoughts this week are very simple: be positive. No matter what situation you are going through, always try to look on the bright side. While not everything can have a positive conclusion, it is how we conduct ourselves that sees us through the day. I am not 100% sure if I have mentioned this quote before, but I will say it again now and it is from Mr. Paul Wright: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” It doesn’t matter what the outcome may be, if you have a positive attitude towards life, it can mean wonders in the long run. This is why you see so many people trying to be positive every day, especially in Stamford, as we want to make sure the positive energy spreads. Negative things will still exist and will bring us down from time to time. However, if we try to maintain our positive attitudes we can push forward. After all, even a simple smile can brighten one’s day.

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

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY

By By Jewellee Kuenstler What an incredible week!

Have I mentioned I LOVE history?! Yes, I can see some of you now, rolling your eyes, but believe it or not history is truly amazing. The good, the bad, and the ugly. And to see how the webs of our personal history interconnect with so many others, is like a map that leads to treasure.

For example, this week we had a couple visiting from Amarillo, Texas. His grandfather was from Stamford.

They originally made the trip to visit the Jones County Courthouse to find a marriage certificate of an ancestor and just stopped

by Stamford to see what they could find. They began at the Library and ended up at the museum. With just a handful of names, and using the resources we have collected in our research room and archives, we were able to give them more about their family than they ever anticipated.

Let me explain about the archives we have at the museum that is open to the public. We have LOTS of photos, scrapbooks with local newspaper clippings, scrapbooks with family photos from the early 1900s to 2000, high school scrapbooks from Stamford alumni ranging from the 1920s to the 1950s, (did I mention photos), phone directories from Stamford and the surrounding areas from 1908-1990s, early city police ledgers with the recorded tickets, pleas, and fines, (did I mention photos), abstract deeds to city lots from the early 1900s in Stamford, yearbooks from the Stamford, Lueders, Avoca, Lueders-Avoca, and Hamlin schools, TCR photos and programs, (did I mention photos)…The list goes on and on.

Getting back to the couple from Amarillo, we were able to find a phone listing of his family’s tailor store that once graced the Stam-

ford square, the address where the family lived, and photos of his aunts and father. His grandfather was a constable in Stamford and we found ledgers where he recorded tickets issued, the crime and the fine, all in his own handwriting. We also found where his grandfather was a member of the Old Timer’s Association, and were able to explain what that was and even show him a badge that his grandfather would have been issued. It was like pulling a loose rock from a pile, only to have a treasure revealed underneath. This couple was so excited to find so much additional information on their family and was rather surprised by what our museum offered.

Believe it or not, research requests come in very often. Either an email or phone call, where someone is researching a family member, a photo or even an object. Or people will stop by and ask if we have something that they are looking for. We can also help with your genealogical research.

A misconception about museums is that they are a vault to store history.

While this may be true in the technical sense, this history is being stored for the benefit of others. A museum is only as successful as its purposefulness to its community. In other words, the museum is here to maintain and preserve all of our stories, but even more importantly, a museum needs to be used. A museum is a living, breathing entity, housing our ancestors’ experiences and memories. Just like a vacant house that deteriorates quickly when it does not have a family living in it, a museum becomes stale, when people do not utilize what it has to offer.

Our purpose is to serve our community. With that in mind, please remember

us, as you clean out closets, storage, or shift through a loved one’s estate. If you come across a uniform, whether military, school, work, etc, and no one in your family really wants it, remember us. If you come across scrapbooks, photos, newspapers, that are cool, but no one really wants to accept the responsibility of storing them, think of us.

Everything in the museum is not donated. There are several items that are on loan from families. Maybe they do not have room for a collection or it is something large, like a saddle or a large painting, but they are not sure if their family may want it after they pass, they can put this item or items on loan to the museum.

By doing this, the museum accepts responsibility for its preservation, shares it in the museum setting and yet, if a family member returns years later and would like to have it back, this can be arranged.

As mentioned in an

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earlier article, the Museum is currently partnering with the TCR to house and preserve their programs and photos. We are currently in talks with other entities in our community to do same.

It has recently become glaringly clear that to be a “Cowboy” museum, we are in great need of cowboy gear. If you have any chaps, cowboy hats, spurs, ropes, stirrups, or anything else, please remember us, whether it is to donate or place on loan. Even if they are not old, if you have an item that you just do not want anymore, we can always use this in our educational part.

Kids (and even some adults, like me) love to touch or try on items.

Another omission that has come to our attention, is the history of our African-American and Hispanic communities to the development of Stamford and the surrounding areas. We are looking for photos of the schools that were here before integra-

tion sent everyone to the same school. Working photos of people, churches, businesses, recreation, anything. This museum is the community’s museum and should represent the face of that community.

Remember, if you do not want to donate a photo, we can make a copy of it for our archives.

We have some exciting changes coming soon, so be watching. Our next Family

Night will be on November 30th when the city host its annual Christmas activities.

The focus of this Family night will be Christmas on the Frontier.

As always, we love for you to stop by, either to volunteer, or just to share a story you might have.

Remember, we are open Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 to 5:30!

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 First Baptist Church Pastor Jacob West 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 Lueders First Baptist Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00

MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church Greg Taylor 325-513-2505 AM worship 11:00 Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00 Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Ron Ballard, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly Orient Street Church of Christ

Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00 Saint Ann’s Catholic Church Father Angelo Consemino 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00 St. John’s United Methodist Church Pastor John Erwin 201 S Ferguson 325-773-2561 AM Worship: 10:50

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

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Classifieds

Classified ads: $6 minimum first 20 words)$8.00 for inclusion in Anson and Stamford.

Deadline 10 a.m. Monday

HELP WANTED Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking a Medical Assistant for the Stamford Health Clinic. This is a full-time position that requires an Associate’s Degree in a medical field or the equivalent education and/or experience, along with MA certification by the state of TX. Two (2) years’ experience working for a healthcare practice or hospital is preferred. For an application, please visit our web site http://stamfordhosp. com/ or apply in person at Stamford Memorial Hospital.

Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking a full-time Admissions Clerk for Stamford Walk-in Clinic. This position admits in-patients, out-patients, and emergency patients to hospital services, processes and files admission records, acts as liaison with patient family members or responsible party, and performs duties involved in receiving payments and daily deposits. Position requires an eye for detail with strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and ability to work independently. Experience is preferred but will train the right candidate. For an application, please visit our web site http://stamfordhosp.com/ or apply in person at Stamford Memorial Hospital.

Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking a Maintenance Worker.

Some minor experience in construction, electrical and plumbing is required.

Experience in related fields is a plus. For an application, please visit our website http:// stamfordhosp.com/ or apply in person at Stamford Memorial Hospital.

Stamford Healthcare System is seeking a General Ledger Accountant. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent advanced education and/or experience is required. CPA is a plus.

This is a full time position that reports directly to the CFO; and will supervise the Accounts Payable Department.

This position requires a highly organized individual with strong technical accounting background, at least 5 years general ledger accounting experience, excellent Excel skills, and possess strong analytical and problem solving skills. Must be a team player with ability to work independently and interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization.

Experience in healthcare is a plus. For an application, please visit our website at http:// stamfordhosp.com/.

Stamford Healthcare System is seeking a Pool Universal Worker at Country Elegance.

In keeping with our organization’s values, this role contributes by providing high quality service in a cheerful, timely manner. The universal worker is responsible for providing residents with desired services in a caring, safe and efficient manner, dressing and maintaining proper clothing and hygiene, cleaning and food preparation while maintaining order, safety and cleanliness.

For an application, please visit our website at http://stamfordhosp.com/ or drop by the front desk between the hours 8:00 to 5:00 Monday – Thursday.

Janitorial Position – Full Time • Jones County Courthouse • Experience preferred • Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies • Integrity and ability to work

independently • Light maintenance duties • Lawn care work Contact Lacey Hanson @ 325-823-3731 for more information

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Stamford accepting sealed bids for one (1) bed only that fit a 2108 Ford F-150 Pickup and one (1) bed only that fit a 2015 Chevrolet Pickup. Each sealed bid submitted must specify which bed being bid on. If both beds are being bid on, each bed must be listed separate. City has the right to refuse any and all bids. Both beds are in excellent condition, but they will be sold "as is" with no quarantines on either bed.

The beds can be viewed at the Stamford Public Works Yard 8-5 M-F. Sealed bids will be accepted through November 6, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. with chosen bid to be announced at City Council Meeting on the 6th of November. Bids are to be submitted to the Stamford City Hall.

For questions contact Karen Lou Graham, CFO 325-7732723 Run ad week of October 16 and week of October 23.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS STAMFORD ISD’S State Financial Accountability Rating

LOCATED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS 802 E. REYNOLDS STAMFORD, TX 79553.

Stamford ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:00 P.M., NOVEMBER 16, 2017 in the MEDIA CENTER

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss Stamford ISD’s rating on the state’s financial accountability system.

Legal Notice Application has been made with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a Package Store Permit & Beer Retail Dealer's Off-Premise License by D & D Package Store LLC, d/b/a Quencher's Liquor, Beer, & Wine, to be located at 1106 N Swenson in Stamford, Jones County,

Texas. Randall G. Denson is the President & Manager of D & D Package Store LLC & Mary Denson is the Vice-President & SecretaryTreasurer of D & D Package Store LLC.

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111 E Campbell Historic 3 stories, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 6 fireplaces!..$227,900 1220 New Hope Rd 3 br brick home on the outskirts of town!.....................$117,000 712 Vanderbilt Victorian 2 story 3 bd, 2 bath w/ shop!..................Reduced $112,000 201 S Ave P, Haskell 3/2 home on 4± Acres.......................................................SOLD HAMLIN 48 AVE B Great family home 3/2/2 on corner lot!........Reduced $98,000 1217 Compton Gorgeous Stone home w/ 2 bedrooms, 1 bath........ Reduced.$73,000 716 E Oliver Great Family Home 4/2 /2 quiet area!.......................List price $59,900 610 Dodson Drive Charming remodeled 2 bd, 1 bath w huge bk yard...........$59,900 1304 Portland Ave Great 2/1brick home w garage and shop...........Reduced $57,500 916 Wesleyan Great 2 Bd 1 Bath Brick Home w/ CH/A and 2 Car Garage .$54,500 1501 Union RULE nice Brick home w/ 3bd, 1.5 bath and shop!.....Reduced $42,500 1403 Hudson Rd Cute 2 bd w/ 1 car garage and huge bk yard in nice area!...$39,900 1310 Landon Sweet 3/2 with extra den w/ fireplace! Huge yard.......................SOLD 248 Hanke Lane 3/1 Cabin on Lake Stamford!............................. Reduced $25,000 1609 Swenson new 1,200 sq ft metal building................................. Reduced $29,500 514 McLendon 2 br, 1 bth lot w/ CH/A, large family room............Reduced $29,900 717 E Campbell great 3/2 on corner lot! Needs TLC!.....................Reduced $24,000

FARM & Jones County 152± Ac N of Trent Cultivation 704± Ac Clear Fork, Cultivation and Pasture 165± Ac Great Combo livestock/hunting place!

38± Prime Cultivation near Noodle

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Haskell County 160± Ac North of Rule, CRP 520± Acres cultivation & pasture Great Hunting!

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202± All Cultivation new terraces IN CONTRACT! 620 Ac Mule Creek Ranch Great Hunting w Nice Cabin!

Commercial Property 44 Storage Units w/ Office!

Callahan Co 87.5± Ac Private hunting Retreat! SOLD Shackelford County 181± Ac quail buffer & great fishing! SOLD

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139± Ac Cabin with great Hunting! SOLD 161± Awesome Hunting IN CONTRACT Kent Co 789± Ac Lots of improvements w Hunting!

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