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Stamford's First City Councilwoman BY HEATHER SUTTON
Hunting For Good Health Dr. Doug Kruckner explains to Patsy Richards what an Enzyme is and how it works in the human body. The Stamford Memorial Hospital kicked off its annual Health Fair Wednesday, November 1st. Each booth had a theme of “Hunting For Health.” Doctors, nurses, and staff of the hospital all pitched in to help the Stamford community live healthier lives.
From SHS Graduate to SISD Employee BY GAYLE LOVVORN Stamford ISD is blessed with outstanding teachers and staff. One of the unique components of the SISD staff is that numerous SHS alumni have returned to Stamford to teach and work in the school district where they graduated. We at the Stamford American reached out to the staff to compile a list of Stamford graduates
who are now employed at SISD. Here is our list: Dennis Dean, Class of 1973, Maintenance Yolanda (Gonzales) Martinez, Class of 1975, Paraprofessional Lupie (Gonzales) Gonzales, Class of 1978, Oliver Library Aide Clara (Gonzales) Carter, Class of
1981, Pre-K Paraprofessional Joe Garcia, Jr, Class of 1982, Maintenance Supt. Demectrio Moreno, Class of 1984, Paraprofessional at High School Sandra Sanchez, Class of 1987, Paraprofessional SEE ALUMNI, PAGE 6
In a world full of women politicians, doctors, lawyers and other positions that women were not always allowed to do, we sometimes forget that there were strong women who paved the way for women today. Marge Barnett is one of those women for us here in Stamford. Marge Barnett Marge was born in Wisconsin in 1921, and shortly after Pearl Harbor she joined the WAC (Women's Auxiliary Corps) which was in its first years, where she served for 2 years. Then she married her husband and moved to Florida and was, as most women were back then, a house wife. She says that her husband, Barney, who was a flight instructor wanted to try being a crop duster. So in 1953 they left Florida and moved here to Stamford for her husband's work. Marge says that she loved it here in Stamford from the start. She loved the quiet town, and how friendly everyone was. She says she was always involved in something here in town, Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts and Garden Club. She even worked with the store Yours, Mine, and Ours here in town where she sold her hand painted china. Then in 1976 Barnett says she was in the beauty shop one afternoon, and she was complaining to her friends about something going on in the city, and one of them suggested that she run for City Council and that’s exactly what she did. SEE COUNCILWOMAN, PG 3
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MARK THE DATE... 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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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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VETERANS' PROGRAM: Country Elegance and First Baptist Church will honor our Veterans on Wednesday, November 8th at 10:00 AM at Country Elegance located at 1700 Columbia in Stamford. The event will include a presentation by the Dyess Air Force Base Honor Guard and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this special event. For more information, please call 325773-5511.
Temple Baptist Church Hosts Revival Temple Baptist Church, 309 E. Campbell, Stamford, is hosting a “Revival for the Home”, November 5th through November 8th, with Evangelist Monty Martin. Monty Martin is a Music Evangelist as well as a great Bible Preacher. He offers a service of local church oriented and Bible based preaching and singing. Reverend Martin is a soul-winning, Baptist preacher, whom God has called to be an Evangelist. He keeps a busy schedule with revivals, family conferences, mission conferences, and special day services. His desire is to minister to each of you in such a way that souls will be saved and hearts will be stirred for God. The focus of this Revival is on the home and America’s desperate need for the home to be strengthened. Monty Martin was saved at the age of twelve as a bus kid at South Side Baptist Church, in Weatherford, Texas. He was called to preach at the age of 16, and has been faithful to that call for over 47 years. Bro. Martin married his high school sweetheart, Leddie, on January 22, 1971. They have three daughters who are married and all working in Christian service for our Lord. They also have six grandchildren, three girls and three boys. The Sunday morning service, November 5th, will begin at 11:00am, and the Sunday evening service will begin at 6:00pm. Each following service will be Monday-Wednesday, 7:00pm. There is a cry room at the rear of the auditorium that the parents are welcome to use. The folks of Temple Baptist Church invite the public to come and attend these services. For more information, please call: Pastor Jesse Morton, 773-2139.
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The Grand Theatre will be reopening early 2018 and the Tuesday Quilters are helping raise a portion of the remaining funds needed to complete the project. The group of approximately a dozen ladies donated a queen size, orange peel quilt to independently raffle off. The beautiful black and white polka-dot quilt with colorful orange peel adornments was hand appliquéd, and machine pieced and quilted. Due to the hand appliqué of each block, the quilt was a lengthy project for the group of ladies ranging from 50 to 95 years old. The quilt will be on display at the Stamford Chamber of Commerce office at 107 E. McHarg Stamford, TX 79553. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. To purchase tickets for
She got together a campaign and was elected Stamford’s first City Councilwoman. She served for 2 terms and even became mayor protem for two of Stamford’s mayors. From there she got involved with the Library Board and was the Carnegie Librarian for 17 years until she retired at the age of 89. She loved working with the Library because she has always loved to read. She helped the library get grants for computers and helped with changing the catalog system over to a computerized system. She really got to see firsthand how Stamford has changed and grown. Even retired at 96 she does work for Pink Ladies resale shop, knitting scarves for them to sell, which are of course blue and white Bulldog colors. She says that her knitting is therapy for her, and she loves doing it so why not just give them away to benefit others. She is truly an inspirational woman and a true role model. Marge even made the comment of how she didn’t just move to Stamford, Stamford adopted her.
the raffle, please contact a member of the Tuesday Quilters. Members are: Annette Wilson, Beverly Burkman, Carol Walker, Darlene Mueller, Dorothy Lundgren, Ethel Bounds, Frances Ward of Anson, Georgia Burkman, Geraldine Wedeking, Janet Miller, Jennie Pauline Watts, Julie Mullins, Karen Lehrman of Sagerton, Karen Ratliff of Haskell, Kay Spraberry, Marge Barnett, Mindy Vance and Peggy Ham. All proceeds from the raffle benefit the Grand Theatre’s renovations. For more information, please contact Beverly Burkman at 325-773-5361. Help the Tuesday Quilters support Grand Theatre and bring the neon marquee back to Stamford’s Square.
Reverence
Most people in this world do not understand the concept of “Fearing God”, and many completely miss this foundational point of faith. Fearing God is not the same as fearing the monster that was at the Halloween carnival. When we become fearful and afraid of God in that way, then we will not produce good results. An example of this from the Bible is when the unprofitable servant was corrected for being wicked and lazy after he made the excuse, “I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground” instead of using it productively (Matt. 25:25). Fearing God does not mean that we should run away from Him and not accept His amazing love. Sadly many miss this point, and most skeptics use this when arguing the claims against God’s love. However, when a person does come to the true knowledge of this impor-
tant concept, he or she will grow tremendously in their relationship with God. To truly Fear God is to revere Him and respect His authority as Creator of the Universe. When we fear God, we stand in awe of His power and role as Sovereign Lord above all. If you study the Bible, there is no mistaking the repeated commands to fear God. King Solomon the wisest ever to live other than Christ himself put it this way: “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom” (Pro. 1:7). We are only considered to be wise, when we fully respect and fear the Great I Am. The fear of the Lord is an awareness that you are in the presence of a holy, just, and almighty God and that He will hold you accountable one day for the life that you chose to live. (Ecc. 12:14). We must all come to the realization of who God is, and what He
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has done for each of us. A healthy fear of God includes the fear of the consequences of disobedience. There may be times of temptation or trial when we may forget some of the better reasons for obeying God, and that is when we better think of the consequences (Exod. 20:20). To strengthen my reverence of God and my understanding of His glory, I tend to flip to Isaiah chapter 6 and Revelation chapter 4 in my Bible. These two chapters hold eyewitness accounts of God’s glorious presence in the Kingdom of Heaven. Both chapters hold very similar descriptions and give a good picture of God’s Eternal Glory. What humbles me the most about these accounts is that both men were so in awe of God’s presence that they could barely look at him.
Both writers, Isaiah and the apostle John were both holy men of God and followed him out of reverential fear. Isaiah was considered one of the greatest prophets in Israel’s history and John, who wrote Revelation, was an apostle and close companion of Jesus the Messiah. What this tells me is that both of these holy men respected God and felt unworthy to be in His Holy presence (Isa. 6:5, Rev. 1:17). Even some of the godliest men ever to live are nothing when compared to the holiness of God the Father. The thought that one-day I too will stand before His throne motivates me in my walk with God. Our Creator is Holy and we should respect Him now, for one day we will all meet him face to face. God’s offer of forgiveness to those who repent gives us a reason to fear and a reason to change. It also gives us a reason to be eternally grateful and
to grow in love so that we can be more like our loving God! Jesus’ sacrifice creates a path for each of us as individuals to follow (Matt. 7:13-14). We can choose to pursue holiness by fearing God and respecting the sacrifice of his one and only Son. Or we can live in disobedience towards God and reject the sacrifice that was given to us. The writer of Hebrews warns us and encourages us to not reject, but to respect the blood that was shed for the world. “Just think how much worse the punishment will be for those who have trampled on the Son of God, and have treated the blood of the covenant, which made us holy, as if it were common and unholy, and have insulted and disdained the Holy Spirit who brings God’s mercy to us.” (Heb. 10:29). We’ve been given the way to heaven, for Christ is the stairway that leads us to our Father (John. 1:51). It’s
our gain or loss for what we decide to do with Jesus’s sacrificial love. We can either reject the Blood of the Lamb or we can respect the Blood of the Lamb. If we decide to respect it, then we must live in obedient reverence towards the one true King. We can do this by giving our lives to Christ daily and giving Him authority over every step. The amount of fear and respect that we have for God will determine the amount of love and obedience we give Him. The psalmist once wrote, “Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need” (Ps. 34:9). God bless you this coming week and remember God is awesome! Respect the Blood, Dalton Mathis
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OBITUARIES Max Olson
Pamela June Bell
Louis Elmo Johnson
Max Olson, 59, was called home to his Lord and reunited with his beloved daddy, Gene Olson in the cotton fields of heaven, on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Max Wayne Olson was born on October 6, 1958 in Stamford, Texas. He was the second of three children born to Eugene and Bobbie (Maxwell) Olson. After graduating from Stamford High School in 1977, Max moved to Arizona where he worked as a mechanic until 1981, when he returned to Stamford. He continued his mechanic work in Stamford and helped his dad with his farming operation. Max eventually became a full-time farmer, taking over the family farming operation, until retiring 3 years ago. Mr. Olson was a member of the Orient Street Church of Christ in Stamford. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding his Harleys and taking road trips. Max’s most endearing name in his life was Pawpaw. Memories of Max’s life will be cherished by his mother, Bobbie Olson of Abilene, Texas; 2 sons, Ryan Olson and wife Elizabeth of Haskell, Texas and Adam Olson and wife Vanessa of North Carolina; 2 daughters, Heather Olson of Abilene, Texas and Holly Robledo and husband Junior of Clyde, Texas; 1 sister, Genie Medford of Palo Pinto Lake, Texas and 1 brother, Scott Olson and wife Kim of Abilene, Texas; 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Olson. Funeral Services were held Monday, October 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Orient Street Church of Christ with Wes Horn officiating. Burial followed at the Bethel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Ericksdahl under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made and viewed at; www. tankersleyfuneralhome.com.
Pamela June Bell, 54, of Stamford, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Haskell Memorial Hospital. Pam was born June 7, 1963 to Kenneth Trice and Collye Franklin. Memorial services were held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Envision Church in Stamford, Texas, officiated by Tony Nauert. Visitation with the family followed the service. Pam attended and graduated from Hawley High School. She married Harley Bell on March 16, 2002 in Stamford, Texas. They spent 15 wonderful years together. Pam worked for many years as an LVN after graduating from TSTC in Sweetwater, 1991. She was a very loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Pam enjoyed spending all of her free time with all her kids, grandkids, family and friends. Pam was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Brad Bell. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Harley Bell of Stamford; son Blake Riggins and wife Elisha of Abilene; daughter, Ashley Riggins of Hawley; son Landon Bell of Garland; son Randy Bell and wife Chealsi of Abilene; daughter Angela Blocker of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; brother Jackie (Scooter) Trice and wife Beverly of Baton Rouge, LA; sister, Karen Sardi and husband Chuck of Metairie, LA; brother Shane Trice and wife Sharon of Orland, FL; brother Lance Trice and wife Heather of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Franklin Dean of Colorado; Grandchildren, Gage & Ember Riggins, Braxton & Brody Bell, Haizlee Bell, and Tobi & Toni Blocker. Online condolences may be given at www.kinneyunderwoodfuneralhome.com
Louis Elmo Johnson (Papaw), 84, of Stamford, passed away peacefully at his home on October 25, 2017. Louis was born March 21, 1933, in a service station on Swenson Street in Stamford, Texas to C.C. and Annie Johnson. He attended Stamford High School and graduated from HardinSimmons University in 1982 with a degree in Criminal Justice at the age of 49. He met the love of his life, Florine Mahaffey, at the old Stamford Hospital where she was a nurse. They married July 18, 1952. Louis was drafted into the Army in 1953 and served overseas in Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was released in 1955. He was in the Texas State Guard serving as Company Commander with the rank of Captain, with two of his best friends, Lt. Duane Medford and Sgt. Frank Moore. Louis served with the Stamford Police Department for 13 years and the probation department for 23 years. He also served as Stamford Mayor for 14 years, serving with Ken Roberson as City Manager, Glenn Smith as Chief of Police, Mark Routon, Kenny Phillips, Jerry Pingle and Gary Coppedge. Louis also served as City Judge for a short time. Louis was a member of Central Baptist Church in Stamford, Texas where he served as Deacon and taught Sunday School in the late 80’s/early 90’s. Louis loved to coach his sons and grandsons in soccer and baseball when they were kids. He and Florine ADORED their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Louis’ world revolved around his family. He was known as Papaw by his grandchildren, great grandchildren and many others. Loved ones left to cherish Louis’ memory are 2 sons, Roger Johnson and Mike Johnson, both of Stamford; a daughter in law, Norma Johnson of Haskell; 5 grandchildren, Marci Johnson of Haskell, Matt and Amanda Johnson of Abilene, Chris and Sarah Johnson of Abilene, Becky and Lyle Lowrance of Midland, and Tara Johnson and boyfriend Jesse Martinez of Abilene; 14 great grandchildren, Breanna Johnson of Haskell, Carlie, Landon and Brenton Johnson of Abilene, Alina Bredon of Glen Rose, Michael, Aydon and Hannah Johnson of Abilene, Emma, Ben and Molly Lowrance of Midland, Hailey Phebus of Stamford, Jackson and Jacoby Martinez of Abilene; one brother and sister in law, Paula and Mary Johnson of Norman, OK; sister in law, Evaline (Rena) Scifres of Hamlin; many nieces and nephews that he considered his own. Loved ones that Louis reunited with in Heaven are his beautiful wife, Florine; his son, Scott; his parents and parents in law; 4 brothers in law; 3 sisters in law; and 3 nephews………….Oh what a reunion! Family received friends at a visitation from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 29, 2017 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Jacob West officiating. Burial followed in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford. Online condolences may be given at www.kinneyunderwoodfuneralhome.com
DEATH NOTICE Ronnie Dwight Long, 63, of Mineral Wells, formerly of Lueders and Abilene, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Abilene with his four sisters by his side. Funeral services were be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Kinney-Underwood Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Archer officiating and interment followed in Clearfork Cemetery, Lueders under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford.
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Goodfellows Bringing Christmas to Stamford Families For many years, Stamford residents have tried to make Christmas brighter for those less fortunate by contributing to Goodfellows. In 2016, Stamford Goodfellows assisted over 160 families. The Stamford Goodfellows serves needy families, and all eligible applicants who are Stamford residents may apply. The families will receive food, and toys will be provided for children ages 10 and under. Stamford Goodfellows will have applications at Wes-T-Go, Dollar General, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, The Stamford American and The Stamford Star in hopes that all eligible families have the opportuOMG when the north wind came in on Thursday night, it hit with a bang, and it got cold in a hurry. I was in Abilene on Friday morning and it rained and sleeted there. It was cold, cold, cold. We had a light freeze on Saturday morning. It does not look like it killed anything, maybe nipped it. Well, by the time you read this article, it will be November. Just can’t imagine it will be Christmas next month. Guess we had better take a look at the November calendar and see what we got coming so we can plan ahead. Saturday, November 4, there will be a big Hobby Club Bazaar at the Sagerton Community Center from 9 A M until 2 P M. There will be lunch from 11 A M until 1 P M, vendors, bake goods, drawings, bingo and lots of fun. You won’t want to miss this. Sunday, November 5, members of the Old Glory Lodge will be gathering at the Lodge Hall for their monthly meeting at 4 P M. Bring soup and dessert for the evening meal. Tuesday, November 7 is election day, be sure go out and vote. Wednesday, November 8, The Multi County Retired Teachers and School Personnel will be meeting at the Church of Christ in Hawley at 11:30 A M for their luncheon and meeting. Please attend and bring
nity to receive food and toys for the Christmas Season. The cut-off date to return applications is November 13, 2017. You can bring them to the newspaper office before the deadline, and we will be happy to turn them in for you. Monetary donations are needed to meet the needs of those less fortunate right here in Stamford. The schools and churches also hold canned food and toy drives that also help bring Christmas joy to local families. Stamford Goodfellows are asking that all donations of money, non-perishable food items and toys be made to Stamford Goodfellows as soon as
possible. Donation boxes will be in place at local churches and other areas around town. Any other churches or service organizations wishing to assist, please contact Mike Sanders (325-668-9146), Dusty Mathis (325665-4816), or any Stamford Kiwanis Club member. Applications must be completed and returned to the Goodfellows no later than Monday, November 13th. Mail all applications to: Stamford Goodfellows, P.O. Box 1214, Stamford, TX 79553 Once again, all applicants must be Stamford residents.
quilted at a new memthe Senior Citiber. zens Center, Thursday, Pide joined November 9, Lowell Rash there will be and Larry a Senior CitiDeal at the zens Dance at Aspermont the Old Glory Care Home Community and played Center from music for the 7 P M until residents and 10 P M with a guests there. live band and By Anita Dozier Later Mittie snacks will be went to the furnished. EvCentral Baptist Church to eryone is welcome to attend help make and join sandwiches for Youth in the fun for just $5.00. Night. Saturday, November 11, is I enjoyed having breakfast Veterans Day. Be sure and on Wednesday in Stamford fly your Flag and say “Thank with Maxie Kohout, Dorothy You” to a veteran. Make this Lundgren, Barbara Terrell their special day. and Viva Turnbow. It was a Thursday, November 16, the Hobby Club will be meet- fun time. Rev. Charles and Sue ing at the Sagerton CommuDay of Decatur visited with nity Center at 2 P M for their her brother and his wife, monthly meeting. Pide and Mittie Dunham on Thursday, November 23, Thursday. is Thanksgiving Day. A big On Friday evening Dale day for family gatherings and Carm Letz drove to and a day to be Thankful. Abilene to take their chilI am afraid this month dren Lacey and Micah New, will fly by with so many Darbee, Laynee, and Hazlee things going on and not out to dinner and then went enough time to get it all to their home and enjoyed done. birthday cake for Darbee Catherine Dunham of who was celebrating her Jayton accompanied her seventh birthday. sister-in-law, Mittie Dunham Our last musical on Saturto Lubbock on Monday for day was well attended and business. While there they the music was wonderful. got to have lunch and a nice We are always glad to have visit with Mittie’s grandson, Glory Bound from Abilene Colton Hill. and all the other musicians. On Wednesday, Pide We do appreciate the musiand Mittie Dunham were in cians and singers that come Aspermont and while Mittie
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out to put on a great program for all to enjoy. Thanks to everyone for supporting our concession stand, for all the donations, to Bernice Rhoads for the delicious pie, and to Bo and Whiz for helping to clean up. We are sorry that Mittie was so sick and had to go home early. The door prizes were won by Bill Graham of Clyde and Doris Lehrmann of Rule. There will NOT be a musical in November and December due to the holidays. We hope to see all of you in January 2018. Thought for the week: “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one learned in school”. ~Albert Einstein) Happy Birthday wishes go to Jeff Flowers, Marilyn Humphrey, Karen Wolsch, Daniel Turner, Tony Peterson, Odene Dudensing, Jay Sharp, Nicholas Gray, Hagen Lamb, Beverly Ward, Colby Jones, Claire Clarke, Crystal Lackey, Jana O’Kelly, Eddie Lowack, Mike Summers, Emily Lehrmann, Whiz Creighton, Diane Smith, Levi Rhoads, Larkin Jones, Jennifer Page, Patsy Quade, Wes Kittley, Gene Flanary, and Doris Baucum. We wish you many more. Anniversary greetings go to S J and Donna Westbrook and Jerry and Barbara Terrell. Have a great day.
Lueders-Avoca Raiders were at home this week taking on the Paint Creek Pirates in a District game. Raiders won with a final Raiders 68-Pirates 34. (Photo by Roger Niehaus)
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District Standings Last Week’s Games District 4-2A, Division I: Stamford open; Anson 62, Forsan 41; Hawley 28, Post 0. Others: Munday 47, Haskell 7; Merkel 43, Brady 7; Hamlin 32, Tahoka 27; Alvord 50, Olney 6. Six Man: Lueders-Avoca 68, Paint Creek 34. This Week’s Games District 4-2A, Division I: Stamford at Hawley; Post at Forsan; Anson open. Others: Petrolia at Munday; Early at Merkel; Archer City at Haskell; Hamlin at Roby; Seymour at Olney. Six Man: Lueders-Avoca vs. Rule cancelled; Throckmorton at Paint Creek.
DISTRICT 4-AA, DIV I STANDINGS Overall Hawley Stamford Post Anson Forsan
W L 7 2 6 2 5 3 5 4 4 4
PF 256 284 263 299 249
District Hawley Stamford Anson Forsan Post
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PF 119 84 104 62 34
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PA 153 178 147 323 202
PA 35 62 127 102 77
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Pancakes & Sausage, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Enchiladas, Charro Beans, Seasoned Corn, Salsa, Fresh Fruit Crisps, Milk Variety
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Biscuit, Eggs & Bacon OR Muffin & Yogurt, Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Savory Green Beans, Garden Salad, Apple Slices, Milk Variety
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Breakfast Burrito, Hash Browns, Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Frito Pie, Lettuce & Tomato Garnish, Cucumber Slices, Baby Carrots, Cinnamon Applesauce, Cookie, Milk Variety
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Sausage Kolache & Yogurt OR Cereal Bar & Yogurt, Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Pizza, Seasoned Corn, Red Bell Pepper Strips, Fruity Gelatin, Milk Variety
Second grader Jase Patterson had “wild” hair and socks during Red Ribbon Week. (Photo By Cindy Ford)
ALUMNI: Continued From Page 1 Jill (Brinkley) Ekdahl, Class of 1989, Teacher at Middle School Mindy (Bounds) West, Class of 1990, Cheer Coach, U.S. History Teacher Jennifer (Mueller) White, Class of 1991, Elementary & Middle School Counselor, District Testing Coordinator April (Lefevre) Beeson, Class of 1991, 2nd grade Kevin White, Class of 1992, Middle School Principal Belinda (Lopez) Fernandez, Class of 1995, Paraprofessional Kristi Logan, Class of 1996, 3rd grade Math teacher Jeremy Stinnett, Class of 1998, Maintenance Michael Burfiend, Class of 1999, Technology Director Joni (Mueller) Guzman, Class of 2001, 5th grade Math Casey (Mueller) Smith, Class of 2002, Special Education Teacher Casey (Locke) Sells, Class of 2003, Medical terminology and Principles of Health Science Lindsay (Reel) Hernandez, Class of 2006, Kindergarten Teacher Loren (Lundgren) Wright, Class of 2006, 2nd grade Language Arts teacher Miranda Alvarado, Class of 2009, Head Start Teacher and Softball Head Coach These and the other dedicated staff members at SISD deserve our community’s profound thanks for the job they do every day in educating our kids.
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Selena Cruz, a second grader at Oliver Elementary, participated in “Wild About Being Drug Free” dress up day. (Photo By Cindy Ford)
Stamford ISD Celebrates Red Ribbon Week BY STERLING CULLEN SOPHOMORE STUDENT CONTRIBUTOR
Schools worldwide took part in raising drug awareness with a national campaign that is usually known as “Red Ribbon Week.” This annual event takes place every October 23rd-31st. “Oliver Elementary school has participated year after year with dress up days to promote students living a drug free life,” said LeeAnn Mueller, former elementary school counselor and current counselor for Stamford
High School. Red Ribbon Campaign is a nonprofit organization that began in 1988. It honors Enrique Camarena, who was kidnapped and murdered by drug traffickers. The organization aims to help students open their eyes and stop drug use in newer generations. Students are asked to wear red or a red ribbon to honor those who have died in the fight against drugs. Last Monday, Oliver Elementary used the catchy phrase “We are RED-Y to Put a Cap on Drugs.” On this day
the students were asked to wear caps to school to raise awareness. Throughout the week there was also “Too Smart For Drugs,” “Dream Big Don’t Do Drugs,” and “Fight Against Drugs.” Each day had a dressing up theme to go along with the catchy sayings. “I think Red Ribbon Week is a fun way to send a drug free message and encourage kids so they have every opportunity to succeed in life, and not get off course with bad decisions like using drugs,” Mueller said.
Nominations Sought For Gifted And Talented Stamford ISD will accept nominations for the 2018-2019 Gifted and Talented Program, November 1-November 17. If you are interested in nominating a student in grades K-12 for this program, you will need to go by the campus principal’s office to complete the necessary forms.
Students are selected for the gifted program based on their scores in five areas. The areas are: (1) Parent Checklist (2) Teacher Checklist (3) Intelligence Tests (two different tests) (4) Creativity Test and (5) Performance Tasks. The student must score at the
district line on 4 out of the 6 areas to qualify. Students who were previously nominated but did not qualify must wait two years before being nominated again. For more information, contact the campus principal’s office.
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Hair Loss On Legs Has Reader Puzzled DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 65-year-old male. For the past five years or so, I have been losing the hair on my legs. At this point, I seem to have stabilized, with virtually no hair from my toes to the tops of my thighs; however, from my groin to my neck, I am perfectly normal. I have a full head of rather thick hair for someone my age. My doctor has tested me for poor circulation (and found it to be normal) and for low testosterone (also normal). I am in relatively good health for someone my age. I take medication for moderately elevated cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure; I have a slight arrhythmia and borderline Type 2 diabetes. Any idea what could be causing this, and if it is something I should be worried about? -- M.D. ANSWER: Your doctor has done the testing that I would recommend. I do have a couple of thoughts that might be helpful. “Circulation” is an ambiguous term, since there are three different types of vessels that carry fluid to or from the leg: arteries, veins and lymphatics. The arteries are of the biggest concern, and I suspect that your doctor used an arterial Doppler study to examine that. The study looks for blockages in the arteries, also called peripheral arterial disease. It’s important to know if you have this condition, especially because it predisposes people to blockages of the blood vessels in the brain and heart. It can be treated with therapies that address the whole body: better diet, smoking cessation and control of diabetes (when appropriate). Often, cholesterol and blood pressure management are part of the picture. It also can be treated by opening blood vessels, either surgically or via a procedure done within the artery. Arterial circulation problems are the most likely cause for someone with hair loss. Venous insufficiency happens when blood vessels can’t return the blood back to the heart at low pressure, usually because of defective valves. This causes swelling, which occasionally leads to hair loss. Sometimes the Doppler studies can indicate whether there is evidence for venous insufficiency. If so, it is treated with support stockings and leg elevation. Sometimes surgical procedures are recommended for people who don’t get better with conservative treatment. Poor lymphatic drainage causes lymphedema, sometimes but not always associated with surgery or cancer. The leg usually is very swollen before hair loss occurs. Thyroid disease can cause hair loss, so a simple blood test is called for. Finally, many readers have written to tell me that
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. their hair came back after switching from pants to shorts (many of these retirees), and I suspect that in those cases tight pants may have caused damage to the hair follicles. The booklet on edema and lymphedema provides information on the causes of foot and ankle swelling. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach, Book No. 106, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803, Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on nickel allergies and joint replacement. I worry that I have a nickel allergy since I break out in a red, itchy, pimply rash from contact with the back of watches, the tabs on the waistbands of jeans and the backs of earrings. Do I need to worry about getting a replacement aortic heart valve? -- T.S. ANSWER: My advice for you is similar to what I said for other joint replacements: First, find out if you really have a nickel allergy. Your history is suggestive, so find an allergist who can do skin testing. If you do have a severe nickel allergy, I read one report of a surgeon who reported the use of a nickel-free ON-X aortic valve, so I know there are options. 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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LIVING BY THE LAKE
Some people around Sulphur Springs told me I needed to interview Chuck Roy who lives in the nearby community of Yantis. They told me he had just started a newspaper. I thought to myself that doesn’t sound all that interesting, but I value suggestions and set up a meeting with him. I quickly learned why people told me to visit with him. He is a man of many talents. Chuck enrolled in LSU to study journalism and fell in love with a philosophy major so he changed his major to philosophy. Apparently the romance ended and/or he didn’t really like studying; whatever the reason, he came home. His father, a contractor, put Chuck to work roofing houses. “I’m allergic to heights and hard work,” he says, “so I went back to college and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering.” He was with a firm headquartered in Tokyo for more than 25 years and worked his way up to vice president. He cast his shadow on all continents except Antarctica. Once he was in Saudi Arabia and was diverted to Norway. “I went from 122 degrees in the morning to minus 32 in the afternoon. I didn’t have any warm clothes with me, so I put on all my clothes and tried to put on my suitcase.” He worked on several precision instruments, including the Mars rover. He lived in Dallas for 25 years and when it was time to retire he chose a place close to Lake Fork, a favorite family vacation spot. Chuck’s grandparents taught him to cook and he followed that up with cooking courses all over the world. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. His daughter didn’t have a passion for cooking, so when she went to college. Chuck wrote some recipes and gave them to her. He included some family stories. Chuck’s wife sent the manuscript to a publisher
who said it was the most unique format he had ever seen and offered to publish it. Chuck said fine. “That resulted in a relationship with Pelican Press in New Orleans and I spent 15 years doing 11 books. Just recipes and family stories.” Not content with just a couple of careers, Chuck became a licensed fishing guide. “Fishing is what I do best,” he says. He gave a couple of demonstrations to Bass Pro Shop and that led to a Saturday morning television show. He went to Washington DC to advise some folks on mine technology and ended up going into partnership with them. He stayed in DC 7 years and then sold his part of the business. Now he’s really retired. But restless. He looked around for something to do and remembered his early journalism studies in college. He bought a local newspaper. The Community Chronicle is published monthly and has 48 pages. It’s now in eleven states, even though he’s had the publication only a year. “It doubles in income and influence every month,” says Chuck. “I spent a lot of time doing what I thought I should do and spent time doing what I wanted to do. This is what I was intended to do. I’m having more fun than ever.”
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TCR Old Timers Association Benefit Steak Dinner 2018 The TCR Old Timers Association had their benefit steak dinner Saturday, October 21st at the bunkhouse. There was a great local and area turnout. The Association wants to thank each and every one that attended for their support. We served over 100 hungry diners a ribeye steak, baked potato, salad and a
dessert. Monies gained from the dinner will help the Association continue to repair and improve the buildings. A sincere thanks is offered to those members who took time to complete a task that made this event a success. Tickets were made by Jan Muelhstein. Ann Heathington
made the flyers and Jerry Pingle and Patsy Yandell mailed them. Tickets sales were done by Barbara Harrison, Chub Richards, J W and Louetta Wallace, Wallace Emerson, Gwen Baker, Zane Wedeking, Jan Muelhstein, Patsy Yandell, Ann Heathington and Nancy and David Griffith. Salads were made by Nancy Griffith, (chair), Mary Rike, Meta Kupatt, Verlene Corzine, Anita Dozier, and Bobby Barnett. Desserts were made by Barbara Harrison (Chair), Billie Medford, Jan Hammer, Carolyn Teichelman, Carolyn Sconce, Sandra Reves, Teresa Denson and Carla Young. Cooking was done by Zane Wedeking (chair), Jim Ed Jones, Stan Terrell, Jerry Pingle, and Eddie Jones. Chico Underwood donated the use of his cooking grill. The tea and ice were provided by Wallace
Emerson, and potatoes by DeDe Jones. Serving, cleaning up and decorations were done by DeDe Jones, Jewellee and Tracy Kuenstler, Louetta and JW Wallace, Ann Heathington and son Wyatt, Carla Young, Barbara Harrison, Annette Wilson, Jan Muehlstein, David and Nancy Griffith, and Patsy Bivins. Jerry Pingle and Patsy Yandell took tickets at the door. I hope I haven’t left anyone out. I apologize, if so. We had a new membership purchased that night by Kenneth and Cynthia Williams of Hamlin, Texas. Some donations were made by Alan Wedeking of Stamford, Texas, and AC and Kristi Berry of Florence, Texas. It seems everyone had a good visit and a good meal. Thanks again. Eddie Jones President 2017 & 2018
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Keep Small Towns Alive This past week I was driving downtown to get some things and I could not help but notice all of the vacant buildings where businesses used to thrive and be successful. Just recently another business has closed and been put up for sale, adding to this disheartening number. Sure, a few new businesses have opened up, but it still seems that there are more vacant Will McClure lots and buildings here recently. I could go on and name all of the buildings here, but I am sure that many of you out there have noticed this trend as well and have even seen it happen in other small towns. On the day that I write this, I learned that Haskell has also seen their Dairy Queen close its doors, not even two months after seeing their newspaper close down. It is a sad thought and it is happening in many different small towns. The question that may be on anyone’s mind right now is: how do we let these things happen? There are many out there that champion small towns and support local businesses, yet fail to follow through on what they are saying. At the same time, the small businesses that try to make a living cannot compete with other nearby options and are forced to close down because there are individuals who are willing to drive a little way to save a few dollars. Lastly, and more importantly, you really do not see a lot of high school graduates looking to stick around in a small town, choosing to go live in a bigger city whether they go to college or not. Sure, some of these kids eventually come back, but it is nowhere near enough to help small towns thrive. As a result, we have to stand by and watch more and more businesses have to close because they are not getting enough business. It is sad, and it is also reality. I know there is really nothing that I can offer here in the way of trying to remedy this situation as I am just one person with a simple column. However, I know that there are many of you reading this knowing exactly where I am coming from. A while back a reporter called Stamford a “dying town” which caused many citizens to take offense and say that we are alive and well. We need to all have this mentality and try and stop the downward spiral. You see this happening in towns all over the area, but there are residents who choose to not simply stand by and let it happen. We can all do our part to keep our small towns alive for the foreseeable future. Think about the advantages of living in a place where there are hardly any strangers and there is always someone willing to lend a hand versus living in a larger area just because there are “more things to do.” Shop local to help small town businesses keep their doors open and maybe even bring other businesses to town. While it may not make a big change in the job market, it will certainly help. Above all else, find different ways to help your small town and keep it moving forward. While things may always be changing, it still takes a strong community to keep a small town alive. Until next time, dear reader, my cap’s off to you!
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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Jewellee Kuenstler What a blessed week! Cool weather, great people, and I get to learn something new every day! This week, we have been blessed with several donations. Be sure and stop by and take a gander at our “Look’s What’s New” exhibit, featuring new items that have been donated or put on loan at the museum. Also, don’t forget to come look at the Family Night exhibit. This displays all the items found during our archaeological dig here at the museum on Family Night. It has the kids’ names on the tags with the items they found as Junior Archaeologists. This will be on display for a few more weeks. Our next family night will be November 30, during Christmas on the Square. Watch the paper for more details. It will be so much fun!! I have been researching Arledge Field, the airport located a few miles east of town. I’m not sure if you know, but my husband is a professional pilot and my son is a student pilot working toward his license, so flying is an interest of mine by default. (This also explains why we spend a lot of time at the airport.) The Museum has a wonderful collection of items from the old Flight school that was housed at the airport during World War II. So, I thought I might give you a little background on how Stamford, Texas, came to possess an airport. The year was 1941, and the clouds of war were growing darker over Europe. The United States had not committed to war, still exercising isolationism, but neither was the U.S. naïve to the effects that war in Europe would have on our nation. One of the ways our military faced this problem proactively, was to construct flight schools all over the United States in order to prepare a crop of pilots ready to be summoned at a moment’s notice. Stamford, Texas, with its mild weather and flat landscape, was chosen as a site for an initial flight school. Students would spend nine weeks, learning ba-
sic flying skills before moving on to another more advanced flying school. Construction for the airport began on March 15, 1941. By May of that year, initial construction was finished and a dedication ceremony occurred on May 18, 1941. The airport was named Arledge Field after Roy Arledge, a resident of Stamford. A 1941 Plane Wrangler, the class book put together for each class that went through the school, paid tribute to him with these words, “Mr. Roy Arledge, of the Arledge Ice and Cold Storage Co., has for years been an ardent aviation enthusiast. His interest in aviation, and particularly his desire to see aviation more prominent in West Texas led him to play a leading role in securing the present site for an Air Corps Training Detachment. It is in appreciation of his efforts that this field has been named for him.” The logo for the school was a cowboy riding a bucking airplane, a fitting tribute to a ranching town, known for our annual rodeo. The cowboy’s name was P.T. Pete, presumably named after the trainers used at the school called PTs, or primary trainers. These were Fairchild PT-19s that were used at the airport to train these pilots. Then, the day which will live in infamy occurred, December 7, 1941 and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This was shortly followed by a declaration of war by the United States, and suddenly the flight school took on an entirely different sense of urgency. Pilots were needed and quickly. A headline for the Stamford American dated December 12, 1941, states, “Class Arriving Next Week Will Have 110 Cadets”. Every nine weeks, a new group of about one hundred young men would get off the bus at Stamford, Texas. These men came from all over the United States. In true fashion, the residents stepped up to make these young men’s stay a pleasant one. By this time, men and boys of all ages,
classes, and race, were being called to service. Every family knew someone that had a loved one off in the military, and it just seemed the right thing to do to offer a sense of “home” to these boys serving in our backyard. The Stamford American newspaper was full of entertainments, recreation, and just nice things that the people of Stamford did for those boys. The Legion Hall turned their building over to the cadets for recreation. The Library made the basement into a Cadet Club, with pingpong tables, couches, dances, cookies, and female company. Different residents would open their homes up so the cadets could have Christmas dinner with them and their families. Dances were set up and arranged. We even have some really cool pictures of cadets walking around and shopping on our town square. The Plane Wrangler expresses how welcoming the community was to the cadets, “The townspeople awaited our arrival with expectancy and doubt. We hope that their best
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expectations were fulfilled and that we proved to be the type of boys they wish to have in their fine city. Their welcome was whole-hearted and sincere, making us feel at home here.” Many local citizens found employment at the flight school. Some of the jobs held by civilian personnel included flight dispatcher, parachute packer, transportation, accountant, barber, mechanical inspector, supply clerk, stenographer, recreation hall clerk, and telephone operator, just to name a few. During this time, we also had some romances bloom. I have recently heard of two cadets that went on to marry girls they met while stationed at Stamford’s Arledge Field. World War II ended in 1945 and with it ended the urgency to train large numbers of future pilots for the military. The U.S. deeded the airport to the City of Stamford. Since then, many businesses have made their home there such as Allied Sprayers, Bronco Seed, and SOAR, a cloud
seeding company. During the 1990s, crop dusters working across Texas to eradicate the Cotton Boll Weevil, were temporarily housed at the airport. Currently, it houses an active recreational flying club. If you have a story about the flight school during 1941 to 1946, whether you have a story about one of the cadets or someone in your family that worked out there as a civilian, please let us know. We would like to record these
stories. Or if you have a story about another business that existed there after the war, please share that as well. You can come by and see us on the square, call us at 325/7732500, or email us your story at cowboycountrymuseum@ yahoo.com. As always, we love for you to stop by, either to volunteer, or just to visit. 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 House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00am
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 St 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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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 @ 325823-3731 for more information
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS STAMFORD ISD’S STATE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY RATING Stamford ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:00 P.M., NOVEMBER 16, 2017 in the MEDIA CENTER LOCATED AT THE HIGH
SCHOOL CAMPUS 802 E. REYNOLDS STAMFORD, TX 79553. 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 & Secretary-Treasurer of D & D Package Store LLC.
Notice of Public Meeting The Hamlin Housing Authority will hold a Public Meeting to receive comments on the 2018 Annual SHA Plan with the Regular Meeting to follow on, Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at 5:30 pm at 200 SE Avenue A,
Hamlin Texas. All documents are on display at the office of the Housing Authority located at, 200 SE Avenue A, Hamlin, Texas, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm.
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 HAMLIN 48 AVE B Great family home 3/2/2 on corner lot!........Reduced $89,900 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............................SOLD 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!...$37,500 248 Hanke Lane 3/1 Cabin on Lake Stamford!............................. Reduced $25,000 1609 Swenson new 1,200 sq ft metal building................................. Reduced $29,500 717 E Campbell great 3/2 on corner lot! Needs TLC!.....................Reduced $24,000
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Haskell County 160± Ac North of Rule, CRP 48± Ac Great Homesite & Stock farm! 520± Acres cultivation & pasture Great Hunting! 517± Ac All Pasture and Good Water! 620 Ac Mule Creek Ranch Great Hunting w Nice Cabin! Shackelford County 181± Ac quail buffer & great fishing! SOLD
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Fisher County 631± Acres All Pasture! Rough Creek Area 1,561± Ac Hunters Paradise! 161± Awesome Hunting SOLD Kent Co 789± Ac Improvements w Hunting! SOLD
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