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Davis Announces Bid For District Clerk Condley & Company held an Open House on Tuesday, November 28 to say goodbye to the Cobbs and Clarks and introduce the new personnel that will be manning the Stamford location. Pictured are Marilee Denson, Amber Lefevre, Roger Clark, Kara Cobb, Mary Lee Brooks, Aaron Miller, and Don Cobb. Denson, Lefevre, Brooks and Miller will operate out of the Stamford office.

Lonnie Vivian Announces Bid for Jones County Commissioner Precinct 2 I, Lonnie Vivian, am announcing my candidacy on the Republican Ballot for Jones County Commissioner Precinct 2. I have lived in Stamford for over 18 years. I was named after my great-grandfather, Lonnie Van Vivian.

He won a $150.00 prize saddle for Calf Roping at Stamford, Texas at the Old Settlers Reunion on July 5, 1932 at the age of 55.

SEE VIVIAN, PAGE 4

Steve Lefevre Announces Bid for Re-Election to Precinct 2 County Commissioner Dear Voters: It is hard to believe that four years have passed, and it’s time for another election.

I have filed as a candidate in the 2018 election.

I have enjoyed serving as your commissioner. I ask for re-election so I can continue working for you. We have made many improvements in Precinct 2, and, hopefully, are not done yet.

I will appreciate your support.

Sincerely, Steve Lefevre

My name is Laura Davis and I want to be the next Jones County District Clerk.

I am married to life-long Jones County resident Ross Davis, who is currently serving his second term as County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Jones County. We have one daughter, Cori Campbell, son-in-law, Will Campbell, and two grandchildren, Emori Ramos and Blake Campbell. We are members and attend Bethel Assembly in Anson, Texas.

I am currently employed by the Jones County District Attorney and have worked in this position for the past 13 years and before that I worked for Rowland Foster and Billy John Edwards. Prior to moving to Jones County in 2000, I worked for a law firm in Odessa, Texas, Milburn & Peterson, for over 10 years.

I have worked in the legal field for the past 32 years as a legal assistant, office manager, paralegal assistant and the victim assistant coordinator in the District Attorney’s office. I have a general knowledge as to the various types of law practices and a good working knowledge of the various requirements for filing pleadings and documents with the District Clerk.

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Clear Fork Crime Stoppers Set to Close The Clear Fork Crime Stoppers’ (CFCS) Board is considering dissolving the organization which serves Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Shackelford and Stonewall counties. The reasons include lack of volunteer board members and lack of monetary support.

Most of the board members have served since the beginning of CFCS ten years ago, and they are ready to move on to other things. It takes money to operate because of the expense of the toll free tip line, cell phone service, and technology costs.

This necessitates fundraising.

Money to pay rewards to anonymous tipsters is not a problem because area judges impose a monthly charge as part of criminals’ probation fees. Since its beginning, CFCS has paid out thousands of dollars in rewards for tips that have led to arrests for drugs, burglary, vandalism, theft, arson, possession of stolen weapons, and other crimes.

Loss of this program who be good for drug abusers, thieves, and other criminals. It would be bad for the law

abiding citizens of the six counties served by CFCS. If you are interested in volunteering to serve as a board member, which involves about an hour a month, please call Billie McKeever 940-864-4814. If you would like to donate to help keep CFCS operating, mail donations to CFCS, PO Box 426, Stamford, TX 79553.

Unless something changes, CFCS will cease operations on January 31, 2018.

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VIP HELP: The Stamford VIP Center is in need of volunteer route drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels to our homebound people. It takes about 30 minutes or less to do, but you will bring joy to those you deliver to. Please contact Rita at 325-773-2337 Stamford VIP Center.

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CONCERT: Celebration Singers, our Big Country’s premier adult show choir of talented vocalists and musicians, will celebrate of its 20th anniversary with a free public concert of secular and sacred holiday music in Abilene’s historic Paramount Theater on Friday evening, December 1st. The curtain will open at 7:00 pm for a one-time only performance.

No advance reservations or tickets are needed. There is plenty of free, convenient parking available.

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON: Pate’s Hardware/Lumber is having a Customer Appreciation Luncheon (Burgers & Hot Dogs) on Friday, Dec. 1 from 11:00-1:00 at 2502 N Swenson, Stamford. Free Items, Door Prizes, Great Deals

DEC 3RD

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.

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.

DEC 5TH

DANCE: Senior Citizen’s Dance Tuesday, December 5th, 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.

DEC 6TH

FUNDRAISER MEAL: Please join Big Country Electric Cooperative in Stamford, Wednesday, December 6, 11 am - 2 pm for a Fundraiser Meal at the Square, benefiting Goodfellows. On the menu: grilled sausage wraps with all the fixin’s, chips, drinks & cookies. If you’re in a rush, we’ll brown bag it to go. Whether you make a monetary donation or give a new, unwrapped toy or coat, lunch is on us!

DEC 7TH

OPEN HOUSE: Stamford Walk-in Clinic will host a Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 7th from 4-6 PM. The event will be held at the walk-in clinic which is located at 1601 Columbia, inside Stamford

Memorial Hospital. Everyone is invited to take selfies with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and treats and drop off your letters to the North Pole. Flu shots will also be available.

For more information, please call 325-773-4888.

DEC 13TH

CLOTHES CLOSET: Children’s Clothes Closet Wed., Dec. 13th 4-6. First Baptist Church.

Open to the public.

DEC 20TH

RETIREMENT PARTY: Please join us for a Retirement Party Honoring Mary Ann Lovelady, Jones County Tax Assessor, Wednesday, December 20, 2017, 1:00-4:00 pm in the 259th Judicial Court (2nd Floor), Anson.

BIRTHDAYS....

Nov 30 - Zak Elkins Dec 1 - Barbara Moore Dec 3 - Kagen Logan, Lance Terry Dec 5 - Lilly Terry Dec 6 - Rick Campbell Dec 7 - Dorothy Anderson Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-773-5550 and let us know!

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City Council Hears from Grand Theatre Committee During Regular Meeting

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they would need to go from that point on the farmland.

Plumlee suggested that the city begin the process of finding a new tenant for the land, stating that there had been a lot of interest from farmers in the community and that the city could go through a bidding process.

Councilmember Ken Roberson agreed to the suggestion, feeling that it was an appropriate way to properly award the farmland. Roberson went on to state that the city could advertise the call for bids on the farmland where the council can then evaluate and properly award to a new tenant for a new 5-year cash lease under city guidelines. With the consensus reached to open bids, the council moved to allow Plumlee to advertise in the local newspapers the call for bids on the airport farm.

The council next heard from Grand Theatre Committee and Developmental Corporation of Stamford (DCOS) member Gary Decker with an update on the Grand Theatre project as well as ask for a request from the council. Decker began by stating that the project lacked $285,000 to finish the project, projected to be completed in February of next year. With donations, the deficit has been brought down to around $250,000 with the air conditioning, electrical and plumbing completed at this time. Decker stated that

the DCOS wished to get a loan from a local bank for the $250,000, but needed Developmental Corporation of Stamford (DCOS) and Grand Theatre Committee Member Gary Decker addressed the council Stamford City Council on Monday, November 20th to give approval before doing an update on the Grand Theatre project as well as ask for the so. Decker ability for the DCOS to obtain a bank loan to help fund the went on to completion of the project. state that everyone’s patience and the loan would not fall on support of the project and the city and will instead that they hoped to get the be serviced by the Grand theatre open soon.

Theatre Committee when The meeting then moved the theatre officially opens. forward with two items Decker went on to exconcerning Arledge Field. plain further plans for the The first concerned nontheatre, which is currently primary entitlement funds being painted. He stated where the city had been that they were hoping for a asked to return the funds 350-380 seat theatre with to TxDOT Aviation since new leather seats as well no major improvement as new projection equipprojects were in development. Decker said that it ment. The council approved would be a first-run movie to release and return the theatre with films that funds, totaling $150,000, would be geared more and moved to reapply to towards family-friendly, get the funds back when or “community-friendly”, necessary. The other item films, stating that it would concerned the airport be rare to hold an R-rated pavement rehabilitation film. The theatre would be which must be completed contracted to run the film every 10 years. The project, Friday through Monday, covered by TxDOT Aviation, with the theatre open to would cost $350,000 to other activities Tuesday $400,000, with the city only through Thursday. After needing to cover 10% of the fielding a few questions cost when completed. from the council as well as some ideas for the theatre on open days, the council moved to unanimously approve the DCOS getting the loan. Decker thanked the council for their time and SEE CITY, PAGE stated that he appreciated

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JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office from November 17th thru November 24th responded to 42 calls for service. There were 23 Traffic Stops conducted. The following people were booked into the Jones County Jail during this period: Jeffrey Scott Johnson, Court Commit; Sharon Kay Hollabaugh, Hold for Haskell County; Christopher Anthony Ramirez, Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon Family Violence; Kathlene Tressa Medico, Hold for Haskell County; Christopher Glen Jones, Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence; Yvonne Marie Aguilar, No Driver’s License; Expired Registration; Lori Ann Benavides, Hold for Fisher County; Kathy Snow McElroy, Driving while License Invalid; Douglas Jordan Hartley, Hold for Walker County; Melissa Lerma, Hold for Haskell County; Devin Lee Jimenez, Possession of Controlled Substance; Betty Wallace, Driving while License Invalid; Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Logan Jaod Dodds, Racing on Highway; Michael Charles Hill, Racing on Highway; Driving while License Invalid w/previous convictions; Brandon Lee Moreno, Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Deborah McNeil, Warrant; Martin Green Powell, Warrant; William Raymond Luna, Parole Warrant; Christina Lois Donnelly, Driving while Intoxicated; Derrick Damon Cooper, Warrants x2; Tyler Clayton Paschall, Driving while License Invalid w/previous conviction; Sharon Kay Hollabaugh, Hold for Haskell County; Buffi Louise Hutson, Hold for Taylor County Summary of calls responded to: Abandoned Vehicle – 1, Agency Assist – 3, Animal Control – 2, Civil Matter – 2, Civil Standby – 1, Disturbance – 1, Domestic Disturbance – 1, Livestock – 5, Mental Subject – 1, Motor Vehicle Accident – 6, Public Service – 2, Reckless Driver – 1, Routine Patrol – 2, Suspicious Activity – 5, Warrant Service – 6, Welfare Check – 3 Calls Responded to: 11/17/2017 Deputy Soliz responded to a reckless driver call.

Calling party stated that a vehicle was northbound on U.S Highway 277; driver was discarding beer cans out the window and unable to maintain a single lane of travel. Deputy Soliz searched the area but was unable to locate the vehicle.

No report.

11/19/2017 Deputy Lively responded to a domestic disturbance call. Calling party stated they could hear neighbors engaged in an altercation. Deputy Lively located the residence of the home but both persons stated no altercation had taken place. No injuries or evidence of a physical altercation were located. No report.

11/20/2017 Deputy Zertuche responded to a motor vehicle accident call. Calling party stated he was uncertain of his location but he had been involved in an accident and two other people were injured. Deputy Zertuche located the accident and notified other agencies for assistance. Responding agencies from Anson/Stamford EMS, Abilene Fire and Abilene Police were present.

11/21/2017 Sergeant Alfaro responded to a domestic disturbance call. Calling party stated that a male and female in her residence were involved in a verbal dispute over child custody which led to a physical altercation. Sergeant Alfaro made contact with the female who stated a child custody dispute did occur but everyone is fine. No report.

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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Stamford Healthcare System Honors Employees for Years of Service Stamford Healthcare System held their annual Employee Service Recognition Reception on Thursday, November 16, 2017 in the Faye Kelley Board Room at Stamford Memorial Hospital.

Eighteen employees were honored for their years of service. The event was held in conjunction with National Rural Health Day which is a day to highlight rural communities as wonderful places to live and work, increase awareness of rural health-related issues, and promote the efforts of State Offices of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health in addressing these issues. Pictured back left to right are Michelle Moore (15 years), Dr. Doug Kruckner (2 years), Shamone Weaver (10 years), Vivian Cisneros (15 years) and Hali LaFrance (2 years). Pictured front left to right are Gloria Rodriguez (5 years), Melody Hicks (5 years), Carmelita Ballesteros (2 years), Julie Hearne (2 years) and Gian Baria (2 years). Others who were honored but not pictured were Cheryl Hertel (10 years), Cathy Jo Pender (10 years), Miriam Barnes (2 years), Jamie Benham (2 years), Nancy Martinez (2 years), Nissa Reyna (2 years), Frances Tounget (2 years) and Lakasta Whitfield (2 years).

Quencher’s on N. Swenson has their building in place now and will be opening soon.

VIVIAN: Continued From Page 1 My mother is Francine Vivian; sister, Peggy Journey Campbell; her husband Morgan Campbell; her daughter Wendy Conner and granddaughters Hailee Richardson and Emily Conner, and Peggy’s sons are Harlen Buzzard, grandson Lake Bryan Buzzard; and Joey Buzzard, his wife Heather, and grandkids Clayton, Seth, Jacoby, Emily and Grace Lynn.

I have worked for Jones County for over 11 years.

I had worked at Jones County Precinct 2 for 8 years. I was foreman for Precinct 2 for 5 years. I over saw day to day operations, and also worked on and put information together, plus estimates for various grants and FEMA events for Precinct 2. I had the honor of working with and learning from Mike Polk. He was our commissioner for 20 years. Mike

passed on knowledge and taught me valuable information such as how to do the monthly budget report and how the budget works, plus how to work with the community with respect and honor.

I transferred to Jones County Precinct #1 on January 1, 2015, and have had the honor or working with and for commissioner James Clawson, Foreman Roy Spalding and full time road hand, Javier Guerra, plus Dee Aklin works parttime for Precinct 1. I work as a fulltime road hand for Precinct 1. My other duties are doing various estimates and information on grants and projects. I have worked for Precinct 1 for 3 years. I have even learned more about myself and how to serve our community.

Before I worked for Jones county, I worked for a

multi-billion dollar company building wind turbine farms here in Texas for almost 2 years. I was a supervisor of 2 crews, trenching, cabling, and foundation excavations, plus various other duties.

Before I worked on turbine farms., I worked as a catastrophic insurance adjuster. This experience really helps in FEMA and other grant situations.

I am a proud and strong USAF veteran. I was tech school trained by the Army Corps of Engineers as a heavy equipment operator and served on multiple readiness teams. I served my country stateside and overseas long tour.

I would be honored to serve as your commissioner putting all my skills and education to work for our community. I will serve with the same pride, honor, and commitment that I do now and did for our country.

I am asking for your voice to represent you. I am asking for your vote and support on March 6, 2018 in the Primary Election.

HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY Christmas, the most WONDERFUL time of the year! I have to force myself not to put up my tree until after Thanksgiving, (but I secretly begin listening to Christmas music right after Halloween). Being a history nut, I was really interested in some of our traditions we celebrate at Christmas, so I did research on the emergence of Christmas in America, the South, and Texas, and what I found out was really interesting. So, buckle up, hang on, because this sleigh is about to take off! (I can literally see my friends’ eyes rolling.) All of this fascinating information is part of our new exhibit, “Christmas on the Frontier” and is on display in the museum right now and will continue until the end of December, so stop by and visit.

In history, we study “Hot Dates”. These are dates that you must know for American History. The first Hot Date is 1607. This was the founding of Jamestown Colony, the first permanent English colony in North America. Captain John Smith (you remember him, Pocahontas saved him from having his head chopped off by her daddy), he noted in his diary on Christmas Day that, “Christmas was enjoyed by all and passed without incident.” Exciting, right? Well, to put some context to this, they more than likely did not have a tree, gifts, caroling, or even food. You see those first few winters the settlers were starving to death. So, to not have another person die on Christmas was something to be thankful for.

The next Hot Date is 1620. This is when the Pilgrims made their way to America and landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts.

What a lot of people may not be aware of, is that their true destination was Virginia where there was already a colony (remember Jamestown), but they were blown off course by many storms. The Pilgrims came

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here to escape religious persecution in England and Christmas was not to be celebrated but was revered.

Instead of a two or threehour sermon, you and your family would be expected to be in church for most of the day. In fact, Massachusetts colony was founded as a religious colony, and between the years of 1659 and 1681, Christmas celebrating was outlawed.

The statute read, “Anyone exhibiting the Christmas spirit would be fined 5 shillings.”

As America emerged as its own country, we see these colonies combine as states belonging to one nation. Not all these colonies had been established for religious reasons, therefore Christmas Day was not observed as a national holiday until 1870. In fact, Congress was in session on December 25, 1789!

As our American history progressed, and the North and South bickered and disagreed about many things, it should come as no surprise that celebrating Christmas would be among those disputes. The North felt that Christmas was holy, a day to spend in prayer, and to celebrate it was a sin. The South, well we are always looking for a reason to party, considered Christmas as a big part of their social season. Geography had a hand in this as well, the North was more populated, so it was easier for people to visit regularly, but in the South, people were separated by days of travel, so when they had an excuse to get together, they may stay for a while.

Christmas gave them that excuse.

During the Civil War, Christmas was even used as a war tactic. To help demoralize the southern troops and their families, and hopefully put a faster end to this horrible atrocity, President Lincoln commissioned a drawing of Santa visiting and giving Christmas gifts to Union soldiers.

This drawing ran in the extremely popular periodical of the day, Harper’s Weekly.

Imagine being a child and seeing that picture. If your father or relative was a Union soldier, it would fill you with pride; however, if your father was a Confederate soldier it might shake your naïve resolve of being on the “right side” because Santa was not visiting the Confederate army. This was one of the first examples of psychological warfare used on a wide scale in the media in America.

After the Civil War, when the country was trying to put itself back together, traditions that were used all over America began to spread through women magazines that would publish decorating and baking ideas, and through children’s books.

As we look at Christmas in Texas, we must begin with the Spanish. The Spanish were in Texas in 1599. They established a chain of forts and converted the Indians (whether they wanted to or not) to Catholicism. Every year in December, they would celebrate “Christ’s Mass” and use the Native Americans to re-enact the Nativity story.

As Anglo-Americans began to pour into Texas, they were forced (yes, it was in their immigration contract) to follow all the practices and teachings of the Catholic church, including its Christmas traditions. These settlers were 2nd or 3rd generation descendants of immigrants from northern and central Europe and hailed most recently from the agricultural South. They brought their own Christmas traditions which included, but not limited to: drinking, dancing, singing, feasting, and making joyful noises (which usually included shooting, gunpowder, and loud singing!) Some traditions never change.

When Texas broke with Mexico in 1836, Christmas took on a more secular tone

with parties, balls (dances), and huge dinners. By 1836, Texas also saw more German immigrants begin to settle in this lovely state and they brought a very unique Christmas tradition – the Christmas Tree! Since a lot of Texas is very scarce on trees, alternatives were used, such as tumbleweeds, mesquite trees, and juniper or cedar trees. And if a tree that was small enough could not be found, a branch might be brought in and decorated. Decorating the tree included whatever was around at the time. It might include items such as bits of ribbon, yarn, berries, popcorn, cotton bolls, paper strings, and homemade decorations.

Gifts were a lot smaller and were more on the practical scale. Gifts might also be made with whatever was around and was a chance for someone to use their skill to create something for a loved one. Gifts might include corn husk dolls, sachets of sweet smelling herbs, carved wooden toys, embroidered pillow cases, pillows, handkerchiefs, or footstools. Practical items could include knitted scarves, hats, mitts, or socks. Stockings were literally socks hung up that would be filled with nuts, oranges, apples, candies, small gifts, cookies, and fruits that were in season.

When I was little, my grandmother had stockings for us at her house. She always filled them with fruit and nuts. I never understood why, until I researched this tradition. This was her way of sharing with her grandchildren a tradition that she enjoyed as a child.

I read an account about some cowboys working cows far from headquarters and the chuck wagon cook told them to take a couple of days and hunt for a Christmas feast. He boasted he could cook anything.

This particular cowboy said they enjoyed the following meats that Christmas Day, “turkey, duck, prairie

chicken, deer, prairie-dog, possum, bacon, and even rattlesnake.” But he said the old cook drew the line when a cowboy brought in a skunk to be skinned and cooked! Christmas meals in Texas usually included lots of items made with cornmeal, such as corn pone and cornbread.

There are lots of cultural influences concerning a Texas Christmas. Cowboy influences include dances (like the famous Cowboy Christmas Ball in Anson that dates back to 1885) and changing reindeer to longhorns or white tail deer. Spanish/Mexican influences include poinsettias, piñatas, Midnight Mass, Nativity pageantry, and great foods like beans, tamales and menudo.

German heritage brought us the Christmas Tree, the advent wreath, “Kris Kringle”, mistletoe, Christmas Candlelight Services, and such Christmas songs as “O Christmas Tree” and “Silent Night”. African American heritage brought us the Christmas Gift, good ol’ southern cooking such as sweet potato pie and cornbread, and the Ethiopian holiday of Kwanza.

British culture is evident when we celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas, the Yule log, Wassail, and Mince-

meat pie. And finally, the Czechs gave us carolers, kolaches, gingerbread men, and polkas. These are just a few cultural influences that we have, but there are still the Irish, the Swedes, the Polish, and lots of other nationalities that are a part of this great melting pot we call home!

I just love that even though we might not biologically belong to a certain ethnic group, we can enjoy and embrace the varying customs and traditions that make Christmas unforgettable. If you have a story from your past, or have an insight into another culture’s Christmas traditions, stop by and share, or email us at cowboycountrymuseum@yahoo.com or call us at 325/773-2500.

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!

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Fundraiser Cookout for Goodfellows Mark your calendars! Each year Big Country Electric Cooperative hosts fund raiser cookouts to help local charities make Christmas happen for families in need.

Please join us in Stamford, Wednesday, December 6, 11 am - 2 pm at the Square, benefiting Goodfellows. On the menu: grilled sausage wraps with all the fixin’s, chips, drinks & cookies. If you’re in a rush, we’ll brown bag it to go. Whether you make a monetary donation or give a new, unwrapped toy or coat, lunch is on us!

CITY: Continued From Page 3 The council officially gave permission to Plumlee to begin the process of getting the project underway, which would possibly not occur until 2018 or 2019.

The meeting was then turned over to Plumlee for his City Manager’s report, beginning by informing the council that the city was looking into a “ramp” program from TxDOT Aviation for the airport, which would cover routine maintenance. The city would need to cover half of the cost up to $50,000 for the program if taken, with Plumlee stating that he would be looking into the program. Plumlee then went on to state that the pre-bid meeting on the water line set for Tuesday, November 28th had changed from a 1:30 pm meeting time to an 11:00 am time. Plumlee then gave an update on the water master program for the upper Brazos. Plumlee stated that although there were several comments for and against the need for a water master, the executive director of the Texas Water Development Board felt that there was no need for a water master at this time. After stating that he was still continuing work on the FEMA disaster plan, Plumlee ended his report by stating that City Hall would be closed November 23rd and 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday. With no other business to attend to, the city council adjourned for the evening at 5:58 pm.

BALES GINNED AT AREA GINS as of 11/28/17 Ericksdahl Coop Gin - 5,251

Farmer’s Coop Gin-Stamford - 13,594 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Radium - 4,020

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone and now the task of getting started on Christmas plans.

I hope everyone got to do and go where they wanted to for Thanksgiving and had a wonderful day. Some folks celebrated on different days, but still had the traditional meal.

The weather has been very good for the cotton farmers, some days a little windy. Today (Sunday) is a perfect day. Wish it be like this every day, but we need some moisture badly. This is the last of November, must check the calendar for December.

Sunday, December 3, members will gather at the Old Glory Lodge Hall for their monthly meeting at 4 PM. Ham will be furnished, bring vegetable and dessert.

Tuesday, December 5, the Hobby Club will have their Christmas Party at the Sagerton Community Center at 6:30 P M. Bring a $10.00 gift and finger food.

The Old Glory Senior Citizens Dance will be held at the Old Glory Community Center on Thursday, December 14 from 7 P M until 10 P M with a live band and snacks will be furnished.

Bernice Rhoads drove to Kilgore on Wednesday to the home of her son and family, Tom Lee and Angie Rhoads, Adam and Sarah.

Joining them on Thanksgiving day were David and Sherry Breeding from Amarillo, and Nathan and Rachel Ciomperlik from College Station. The fam-

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By Anita Dozier of Stamford, spent the Deanne Conweekend with ner, and Terry and Laramie her parents, Pide and Mittie Letz and Brody of Sagerton.

Dunham. A large group of Micah and Lacey New, family and friends joined them for a feast on Thanks- Darbee, Laynee, and Hazlee of Abilene spent several giving day. days with her parents, Dale Joe and Sue Holland of and Carm Letz. On ThanksAspermont and Bo and giving Day, Terry and Whiz Creighton met Pide Laramie Letz and Brody of and Mittie Dunham for Sagerton joined them for a lunch in Aspermont folfamily gathering. lowing church services on Gathering in the home of Sunday.

Kenny Spitzer for a ThanksWes and Tracy Pierce, giving feast were Jerry and Kambryn and Kelsey of Karen Wienke and Leslie Nocona came on Friday to Wienke of Lubbock, Bill and spend the night with his Breanne Wienke from Phoeparents, Glen and Helen nix, Arz., Jimmy and KathPierce. Joining them on leen Seals of Clyde, Jeff and Thanksgiving Day for famDebra Letz of Abilene, Kyle ily celebration included and Courtney Spitzer and Jami Wilde of Knox City, Lakyn of Stephenville, Wade Matthew Pierce of Lubbock, Spitzer of Lubbock, Tye and Kara and Wayne Briggs, Susie Spitzer, Chevy and and Crete of Haskell, Bobby Shea Humphrey and Kenlee and Kim Lowack, Kelly all of New Castle, Chito and and Kade of O G and Sarah Kaylee Acosta and Jaden English of Aspermont, and and Todd Spitzer all of O Mark and Amy Lasater and G, Stacy and Cowley Teague Rowan of Graham. of Haskell, Heath and Holt Deanne Conner of WichSanders of Wienert, Larry ita Falls came Tuesday to and Mary Lee Flow of Stamspend a few days with her ford, Judy Wilkins of Lubgrandparents, Danny and bock, and Katrina Jansky of Phyllis Letz. Joining them for dinner on Thurdsay eve- San Marcos.

Daughter, Rita Stephens, ning were Albert and Jana hosted our family ThanksHinkle, Kyson and Khyleith

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giving in her home in Abilene on Saturday with plenty of food. Attending were Mike and Maxelle Baldree of Tuscola, Chris and Lindsey Baldree, Duke and Brody, Susan Kittley and Stephen all of Abilene, coworker, Jay, of Sweetwater, Brian and Nikki Gray, Emma and Nicholas and Michael and Tasha Starks, Tate and Anna all of Prosper, Marcie Tucker and Jacob of Hamby and Bryan and Amanda Kern and Adalyn from Granbury, Marge Seibert of Abilene, Anita Dozier of Old Glory. The group enjoyed games, picture taking and lots of eating.

Thought for the week: “True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done; the zest of creating things new.”

Happy Birthday Wishes go to Keith Corzine, Stephanie Bly, Allison Martin, Jonas Griggs, Karen Lehrmann, Marie Zell, Randy Lehrmann, Tamera Schonerstedt, Haley Rhoads, Ty Rhoads, Morgan Earthman, Buddy Letz, Tabitha Schonerstedt, Amee Bowman, Terry McDowell, Gerry McDowell, Hunter Teichelman, Katrina Jansky, Philip Quade, Jesse Macias, Philip Clark, Jamie Harms, Eustaquio Castro, Linda Moore, and Carrie Earthman. We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Bruce and Michelle Toney and Ed and Jan Wolsch. Have a great day.

CLERK: Continued From Page 1 The District Clerk’s office must work in cooperation with the District Judge, District Attorney, but also with many lawyers, and law firms, to file and record the various suits and cases that fall in the District’s jurisdiction. The District Clerk provides support for the district court.

The District Clerk is custodian of all court pleadings and papers that are part of any cause of action,

civil or criminal, in the district court served by the Clerk.

I believe that all public servants should be hardworking, honest and sincere and conduct themselves with integrity, dignity and respect when working for the public. It is my promise to embody those traits and characteristics as your next District Clerk.

As your District Clerk I will strive to conduct the

office with the utmost professionalism and dignity.

I believe that I can do the job and do it well. I am an excellent administrator and hope to bring my talents, abilities and hardworking approach to the office.

I believe I can bring a fresh spirit to the office that will bring honor and dignity to this Court and jurisdiction and to Jones County. I believe that what I have to offer as District

Clerk will improve overall respect for this office.

I know there will be challenges, but because I am hardworking, diligent and determined to see a job done and done well I believe that I am the best candidate for this position.

Please vote for Laura Davis, March 6, 2018 Primary.

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Dogs Use Second Half Comeback To Turn Out The Lights On Sundown

BY JENNIFER CRAIG There’s a saying in sports that says something about “that’s why they play the game.” Or in the case of the Stamford Bulldogs and the Sundown Roughnecks, “that’s why they play the second half.” The Bulldogs had been dominated statistically in the first half of the Area game Friday at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. The score, however, was much closer than the statistics and time of possession would have indicated; the Roughnecks held a 14-7 lead at halftime and would not score in the second half while the Bulldogs added two more touchdowns for a 21-14 victory.

The first Sundown drive ate up three minutes of clock time and advanced to the Stamford 22. The first of Tre Mitchell’s interceptions ended the drive.

The Bulldogs took over at

their own 20 after the pick in the end zone. A bobbled snap on the first play cost the Dogs eight yards.

Quarterback Peyton Bevel dropped back on second down and was caught in the end zone by Rock Thoms for a safety and a 2-0 Sundown lead.

The Roughnecks got good field position following the kick from the Stamford 20.

Passes to Jeremy Hernandez and Steven Quintanilla converted third downs with the latter giving the Roughnecks first and goal from the Bulldog two yard line.

Thoms carried into the end zone; however, the extra point attempt by do-all quarterback Christian Huey sailed wide left to keep the score at 8-0.

Sundown would get the ball back on the kickoff as they recovered the kick before it went out of bounds at the Stamford 32. The Bulldog defense forced a

fourth down attempt from the 13. Unfortunately, the Dogs were called for a face mask penalty that pushed the ball down to the five yard line. Bulldog defenders strung out Hernandez for a three yard loss on first down. Thoms did manage a yard on second down. Bonner Voss sacked Huey for a ten yard loss on third down to push the ball back to the 17. Carson Holt and Caden Mathis closed out the drive with another sack of the sophomore quarterback.

Steven Johnson got the call on the last play of the quarter but was stopped for a four yard loss. Bevel hit Kaleb Flick for a 13 yard pass before keeping the ball for a three yard gain and the Bulldog’s first first down of the afternoon.

Johnson was again stopped for a loss but a screen pass to Lonnie Applin netted eight yards. Bevel kept the ball and advanced the yards

necessary for another first down. Bevel was sacked on the next play for a six yard loss. The Bevel to Applin connection worked for a ten yard gain to set up third and six from the Stamford 47. Jeremy Hernandez intercepted Bevel on the next play to turn the football back to Sundown at their own 15.

Runs by Isaac Hernandez and Huey notched a couple of first downs and moved the ball into Stamford

territory. Voss and Applin teamed up to stop Hernandez for no gain on third down to force a Roughneck punt.

Mitchell came in and took snaps for the Dogs but three runs only gained seven yards. Bevel came back to punt the ball back to Sundown.

The Roughnecks took over at the Stamford 46 and used six plays to increase their lead. Hernandez carried over from the three for

the score. Huey was sacked on the two point attempt so the score stood at 14-0 with 2:18 left in the half.

Johnson got the call to open the Bulldog drive and went wide left for a ten yard gain. Bevel earned four yards on the ground before putting his throwing arm in gear. Consecutive passes to Mitchell, Applin and Kaleb Flick moved the ball to the Sundown 33 with a fresh set of downs.

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BULLDOGS: Continued Page 7 Bevel found Mitchell behind a defender and threw a strike good for a Bulldog touchdown. Caden Mathis added the PAT to cut the deficit to 14-7 with less than a minute remaining in the half.

The Bulldogs received the second half kickoff and put the offense in gear.

Bevel swung a pass out to Johnson for ten yards before finding Trace Edwards along the sideline for seven more yards. Mitchell almost had another touchdown but he was stopped at the Sundown three after a 46 yard pass and run play. Johnson carried over from the three but the PAT attempt was wide so the Bulldogs still trailed 14-13.

Stamford’s defense forced a Sundown punt but the Dogs weren’t able to move either as the teams each punted for two possessions. Justin Torrez returned a Bulldog punt down to the Stamford 17.

Mathis stopped Thoms for a two yard loss on first down. Huey kept for a two yard gain then hit Thoms and Hernandez with passes good for a first and goal from the Stamford six.

Huey was stopped for no gain on first down then the Roughnecks were called for penalties on successive plays to push the ball back to the Stamford 16.

Hernandez took a swing pass but Bulldog defenders were ready and tackled the Roughneck for a yard loss to end the third quarter.

Huey tried to hit Justin Torrez but Mitchell was there to record his second pick of the night.

The Bulldogs took over at their own four yard line.

A Bevel keeper and a pass to Applin earned a first down out to the 16. A pass to Mitchell and a run by Johnson pushed the ball to the 28 with another first down. Mitchell slipped down making his cut on a first down reception before Applin was hit immediately as he gained another

five yards through the air.

Bevel found Flick for a 21 yard gain and hit Mitchell again for another six yards.

A low snap led to a seven yard loss on second down.

No one was open on third down so the Dogs punted on fourth down.

The Roughnecks took over on their own 17. Huey called his own number for a six yard gain. A second down pass fell incomplete before Huey was pushed back after recording a two yard gain. This set up a fourth and two from the Stamford 25. For some reason Sundown opted to try to convert instead of kicking. Huey found Hernandez in the flat but Voss hit the receiver immediately for a three yard loss, turning the ball over to the Bulldogs at the Sundown 23.

Johnson was slung down for a four yard loss by a jersey tackle. Two pass attempts for Applin fell incomplete leaving the Bulldogs facing fourth and 14. Bevel dropped back and looked for Applin again.

The ball was tipped away in the end zone but it was caught by a diving Zack Duran for a Bulldog touchdown. Bevel connected with Edwards for the two point conversion to push the Bulldog lead to 21-14 with 4:40 left in the game.

The Roughnecks started their final drive from their own 42. Huey promptly moved the ball into Bulldog territory with a 14 yard scamper. Thoms carried three straight times good for twelve yards before limping off after the third carry. Hernandez got the next three carries good for 16 yards to the Bulldog 16.

Huey got single yards sandwiched around an eight yard pass to Gus Davis. The Roughnecks called time out with the football on the Stamford six yard line and 0:46 left in regulation.

Huey attempted to pass but the ball fell from his hands right into the grateful hands of Voss. Three snaps

from the victory formation and the Bulldogs had a 2114 victory in the books.

The Bulldogs will return to Lubbock’s Lowrey Field on Saturday at 4 p.m. to face the Panhandle Panthers. The Panthers defeated McCamey 55-28 in the game which followed the Stamford-Sundown matchup.

SCORE BY QUARTERS Stamford 0 7 6 8--21 Sundown 8 6 0 0--14 SCORING SUMMARY First Quarter Su - Safety. Peyton Bevel tackled in end zone by Rock Thoms 8:17 Su - Thoms 2 run (kick failed) 4:44 Second Quarter Su - Isaac Hernandez 3 run (run failed) 2:18 St - Tre Mitchell 33 pass from Bevel (Caden Mathis kick) 0:40 Third Quarter St - Steven Johnson 3 run (kick failed) 9:56 Fourth Quarter St – Zach Duran 26 pass from Bevel (Trace Edwards pass from Bevel) 4:40 Stam Sun First Downs 13 19 Rushing Yds 26-(-33) 45-198 Passing Yds 223 112 Total Offense 190 310 Comp-Att-Int 20-25-1 16-31-2 Punts 4-32 35.67 Fumbles-Lost 4-0 2-1 Penalties-yards 3-28 4-30 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing - Stamford: Steven Johnson 8-9, TD; Tre Mitchell 5-3; Peyton Bevel 7-(-7); Team 6-(-38).

Sundown: Christian Huey 21-96; Rock Thoms 13-60; Isaac Hernandez 9-34; Abraham Bocanenegra 2-8.

Passing - Stamford: Peyton Bevel 20-25-1, 223 yds, 2 TDs. Sundown: Christian Huey 16-31-2, 112 yds.

Receiving - Stamford: Tre Mitchell 6-100, TD; Kaleb Flick 4-47; Lonnie Applin 5-34; Zach Duran 1-26, TD; Steven Johnson 3-9; Trace Edwards 1-7. Sundown: Isaac Hernandez 7-40; Jeremy Hernandez 2-29; Steven Quintanilla 2-24; Gus Davis 2-8; Rock Thoms 2-6; Justin Torrez 1-5.

Last Week’s Games Bi-District Round: District 4-2A, Division I: Stamford 21, Sundown 14; Stratford 58, Hawley 12; Post 32, New Deal 21. Others: Panhandle 55, McCamey 28; Munday 54, Wink 12; Merkel 28, Muleshoe 27; Hamlin 47, Wheeler 27; Lubbock Monterey 52, El Paso Andress 14.

This Week’s Games Area Round: District 4-2A, Division I: Stamford vs.

Panhandle, Saturday 4 p.m., Lowrey Field, Lubbock; Post vs. Stratford, Friday 7 p.m., Bivins Stadium, Amarillo.

Others: Munday vs.

Muenster, Friday 7 p.m., WF Memorial Stadium; Hamlin vs. Clarendon, Friday 7 pm., Lubbock Cooper; Merkel vs. Comanche, Friday 7:30 p.m., Clyde; Lubbock Monterey vs. Denton Ryan, Saturday 2 p.m., Collins Complex, Denton.

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Emily Muehlstein exhibited the 4th place Class 23 Crossbred Barrow at the American Royal Livestock Show held in Kansas City, MO. She competed in the Junior Showmanship Competition where she won 1st place in her heat, and finished 9th overall. Emily is a 6th grader at Stamford Middle School.

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Paint Creek FFA students competed in Junior and Senior Quiz competition at AREA II LDE’S at Howard College, Big Spring, TX on November 18. Pictured are Kayla Bosnjak, Jasmine Boyd, Ashton Grand, Bailey Hawkins, Hailee Garcia, Debra Knowles, Stephen Crain, Desiree Acosta, and Madilyn Davis.

STAMFORD RESIDENCE AND REHABILITATION NEWS By Jayme Brattain Boy things have been so busy here at the nursing home. We had an wonderful Family Thanksgiving Luncheon this year and the food was amazing thanks to Griggs Catering services. They catered our meal this year, and it was so good. Everyone absolutely loved it. We also want to thank all of the families for coming out and spending their time with us.

It will definitely be a Thanksgiving to remember. Now it is time for all the Christmas fun. We are starting to get calls of groups that want to come out to sing, fellowship, or minister to the residents, and we love to have everyone come. If you group has something in mind they would like to do please give me a call so we can

work it out. The residents really love having groups come out; it brings so much joy and happiness to their holiday season. We are trying something new this year. We put up an Grandparent Tree. It’s just like an Angel Tree but you pick a resident and get them Christmas gifts. We have about 40 residents so we are needing help to make sure they each get a gift. If you would like to pick someone from our grandparent tree to help, please stop by the Nursing Home. This time of year can sometimes be hard on our residents but the support and help we get from this wonderful community helps brighten up their Christmas. If there are any questions or you have a group wanting to come

out, please give me a call (325) 7733671.

Thanks, Jayme Brattain Activity Director John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

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Friday Night Lights All Week Long Throughout the fall, the familiar sight of the Friday night lights dominates the skyline of any rural Texas town. They’re the Texas version of a New England lighthouse beacon, providing safe harbor. They can inspire a community and, ideally, serve as a unifying force as the community rallies behind its football team. The spirits and selfconfidence of a rural Texas town are rarely higher than those years when its football team is flying high and rolling deep into the playoffs. That is a powerful, joyous thing to experience.

And yet, the spirit of Friday night competition is a very common, but all too dubious guide for the remainder of your community activities.

I cannot count the number of times I’ve heard community growth and economic development discussed in a high school football context. If one town gets X, then everyone else loses, so they must be stopped. For us to thrive, our neighbors have to fail.

And, simply put, these views are exasperating. By nature of the sport, every football game comes a winner and a loser. There are no such requirements in improving your community.

The challenges lined up against rural community development are myriad, from worldwide economic trends to the changes and struggles of the agriculture industry to the ongoing urbanization and suburbanization of American society.

Each of our rural communities face these challenges, and we should have the awareness to face them together. But instead, we line up against each other to pick winners and losers from our own ranks. Why stand tall to overcome challenges together when you can just line up in a circular firing squad and shoot each other?

Larger cities like Abilene and Lubbock may not be rural towns per se, but they’re cities to which the rural

ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker communities matter—the many thousands of people in the surrounding towns do their “city shopping” there. If all those towns wither away, the deleterious effect on the larger city will impact supermarkets, auto dealers, movie theatres, restaurants, and every manner of retailer not available in the smaller town.

By that same token, does your community benefit in any way from neighboring towns? Do you have a Walmart, a restaurant, a medical facility, or some other business that receives outside traffic? If your high school football rival towns all dry up and blow away, I guess you can say you “won” in some sort of unplanned Survivor-like competition, but are your businesses really going to be better off for it? Will your town really benefit from having less traffic than the already-declining traffic it had before? On the other hand, if other area communities see an uptick in growth, if you’re still the place that receives outside traffic, and if you can offer more amenities, it just might be an opportunity where everyone can win.

There are ideas in my mind for regional collaboration and partnerships, learning from the lessons of booming suburban metropolitan areas that work together, but those are discussions for another time.

In the meantime, I leave you with this thought. Friday night rivalries are great, and are integral to the fabric of our communities. But when it’s not Friday night, might we all be on the same, much larger team after all?

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

Robert Wingrove presenting a donation check for $1300 to the Bread of Life Ministries Food Bank.

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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Blood Tests Don’t Support Parathyroid Disease Diagnosis DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 78-year-old woman with many symptoms of parathyroid disease (chronic fatigue, feel “ill,” need naps, less concentration, memory “hesitation,” blurred vision), yet the blood tests are not at the confirmation level. My blood tests showed: PTH (parathyroid hormone) 71, calcium 9.5, calcium (ionized) 3.94, vitamin D 29. I have just started a vitamin D regimen. I am feeling dreadful, and am unsure how to proceed. -- J.D. ANSWER: The parathyroid gland controls many aspects of calcium metabolism. Elevations in parathyroid hormone, usually caused by a benign tumor of the gland (which sits on top of the thyroid gland in the neck, hence its name) trigger a rise in body calcium. Normal calcium levels depend on age, but usually are below 10.2. Ionized calcium levels, the biologically active kind, normally are 4.5-5.4. These should be high in people with elevated PTH: Your level is slightly below normal (at least according to my reference laboratory). Vitamin D also is important in calcium regulation, and the interaction between the two is complex.

A high PTH level commonly causes low vitamin D. However, long-term, persistent low vitamin D can cause PTH levels to become higher than expected.

The lab tests you have are most consistent with low vitamin D, not with high parathyroid levels. The symptoms you describe are nonspecific. Low vitamin D can cause fatigue and poor concentration: I certainly hope the regimen you started will have you feeling back to normal by the time this is published. However, if you still are not feeling like yourself, you and your doctor should start at square one and review your entire history, do a careful physical exam, review your medications and lab tests, and decide how to proceed. There are many possible causes.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been told to keep my total cholesterol under 200.

Without taking a statin drug, my total cholesterol averages about 220. My HDL cholesterol has been in the 90s for 15 straight years. My triglycerides average about 50. LDL cholesterol averages 120.

Should I be taking a statin drug? Is HDL over 90 too high? -- J.B. ANSWER: People with known coronary artery disease (blockages in the arteries to the heart) should be on a statin drug unless they can’t take one, regardless of their cholesterol level. Otherwise, I always believe in taking a holistic approach before recommending a statin drug.

That means looking at overall risk, not only using cholesterol numbers, but also looking at other risk factors, especially

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By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. smoking history, blood pressure, family history and sometimes other blood tests, such as CRP. Then, I recommend changes in diet and exercise. Often this improves cardiac risk so much that a statin is not necessary. There are other changes that a person can make, including stress reduction, that may reduce the risk of developing heart disease.

HDL is protective against coronary disease, so a low HDL number is a risk, and a high HDL helps reduce risk (think “H” for “Healthy”). An HDL of 90 is really high, so it would be an unusual situation for me to recommend a statin drug.

READERS: Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer. The booklet on clogged heart arteries explains why they happen and what can be done to prevent clogging.

Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach, Book No. 101, 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.

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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Ellis Pickett of Liberty is a surfer.

“Well there were all those beach movies way back in the sixties and in 1963 my buddy and I went to Galveston for a few days and surfing was already a big craze at that point. I rented a surfboard for six dollars for half a day and had so much fun I went back the next day and gave ‘em ten dollars for a full day surfboard rental. I was thirteen years old at the time. The next year I got my driver license at age fourteen, the dumbest law ever, and I’ve been surfing ever since.”

He has surfed in a lot of places. “I’ve surfed all over Texas, from High Island down to South Padre. I’ve surfed on the east coast, west coast end down to Central America. I’ve never been to Hawaii. Most of my surfing has been in Texas.”

I told him Texas is not known for surfing. “That is absolutely true. But it is

It’s “Black Friday” and you have just found a tremendous deal at a store. What is your first reaction? Do you buy up all that you possibly can, do you call your friends and family and inform them about the great sale, or do you ignore the bargain and continue to shop? When given a great opportunity, we usually come face to face with important decisions. God has given us all a great opportunity, and that is the opportunity of new life through His Son Christ Jesus. The Word says, “He is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his son and forgave our sins” (Eph. 1:7). Just like on Black Friday, we can either reject God’s love and continue to shop for something better. Which if this is your decision I promise you, “there is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). Or we can accept the Good News and tell others about the great

Surfing In Texas

a common misconception. And when people ask me ‘where do you surf in Texas’ they follow up with the comment ‘there’s no surf in Texas.’”

He says surfing in Texas is seasonal. “You go to the beach in the summer, right? You don’t surf then. Surfing in Texas is from September to the end of May. During the summer months there is no surf in Texas. The Gulf of Mexico is flat and great for fishing, but the only time there’s any surf is when it storms. There was even a movie made about ten years ago and the title was ‘There Ain’t No Surf In Texas’ and it plainly shows that there’s plenty.” Ellis estimates there are about 200,000 surfers in Texas.

“It kinda depends on how you define a surfer.

It could be someone who has a surfboard in his garage or someone who surfs on a surfboard every week.

You’re not going to see that many people in the water with surfboards in Texas. However during a storm that’s another story. Now we don’t surf during the hurricane.

We surf when the hurricane is two hundred miles away and the waves are coming

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Sharing is Caring “deal” that we have found in the Blood of Jesus.

Sharing our Faith with others can sometimes become difficult. We might be worried about what others think or what someone’s reaction might be. These are all common feelings that the everyday Christ follower may feel on his or her journey of Evangelism. As believers in Christ, it is our duty to tell others about the Kingdom of God (Luke 9:60). One doesn’t have to have the title of a pastor, minister or priest in order to do this effectively. In fact, God promises to speak through us when we share His Good News (Matt. 10:20). The Bible tells us to, “proclaim his salvation day after day” (1 Chr. 16:23). As a believer, we must be willing to tell others about God’s Grace. If we don’t share God’s love and the inheritance He has promised us with others then we are just being selfish with the treasure that He has given us. It would

up here. They’re very good when they travel that far.”

He knows the best surfing spots along the Texas coast. “You start at High Island and go south. The more south you go the better it gets. By the time you get to the coastal bend it’s great and it’s also great on South Padre Island. If you go into Mexico, by the time you get to Vera Cruz there’s beautiful blue water and the waves are huge down there. When northers blow through Texas and blow the surf flat, five days later there’s fantastic, beautiful surfing in Vera Cruz, Mexico. I surf every chance I get.” Ellis has worked for years to prevent erosion on Texas beaches.

be like finding the great bargain on “Black Friday” and not telling your friends and family where you found it.

For me personally every time I feel the Holy Spirit leading me to share the Gospel with someone. I ask myself one simple question, “Do I love this person?” I ask myself that because it makes me realize the seriousness of Kingdom work. Regardless if I share or not, he or she will face God one day, but it could be my act of obedience that determines their outcome when standing before The Great White Throne. By sharing the Gospel, we can express our love towards the individuals that God leads us to. Jesus commands us to love each other (John 15:17), and if we refuse to share the truth with them then I believe we have failed at loving one another.

Evangelism doesn’t have to begin in some foreign country or at the state prison. Instead,

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you can share with the people that you see every day. Jesus once said, “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost” (Luke 19:10).

I’ll be the first to inform you if you haven’t figured it out already, there are a lot of lost people in this world. Maybe while reading this a few friends or even family members have come to mind, I encourage you to reach out to them and tell them about the saving power of Jesus Christ.

Don’t let fear keep you from sharing your faith with someone. Express that you care for them, by sharing with them the Truth that will set them free (John 8:32). Tell them about the bargain that they can receive and that it has already been bought and paid for by the Blood of the Lamb.

Share because you care!!! God Bless you, my friend!

Respect the Blood, Dalton Mathis

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Giving Thanks

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I hope this week finds you having had a restful and wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I think I have said this before when I say that I feel like this year has gone on a bit fast, but I believe we all feel that way one time or another. At this point, people are getting ready for Christmas next month, so let the shopping begin if you have not done so already. I could go on from here and rant about how Christmas decorations, Will McClure especially in stores, already went up in October and how more people are focused on shopping on Black Friday than what the holiday really means, but I have done that before and I’m sure that you either feel the same way or know someone that does. It is just ridiculous and I will leave it at that. Instead, I would like to focus on the aspect I think a lot of people take for granted, and that is giving thanks to those around us. Sure, we express our thanks all throughout the year when we can, but it is that special time of year when it is especially meaningful to give and even receive thanks.

That’s not to say it is any less meaningful at any other time; giving thanks is a wonderful thing that you can do to brighten someone’s day.

What got me thinking about this this week were a few things that happened to me last Tuesday before Thanksgiving. I was at school teaching throughout the day, though my students were ready for their five days off, and when I was their age I felt the same way! So, it was a typical day really, but then I was surprised with a few thank you notes from some of my students that were clearly sincere and caring (with one including a few jokes they thought I would like).

Let me tell you that regardless of what happened the rest of the day, it really made my week to know that I received such kind words and thanks from my students. Even before Tuesday, I had a couple of students bring and give to me items that they made in their Ag class. It was also pretty surprising in a different way, but they were also very appreciated and I plan on keeping them for a long time. This goes to show that even a simple gesture of thanks can mean the world to one person, no matter what they have done for you.

So, my thoughts this week are very simple: take some time to give thanks to someone that has impacted your life in some fashion. I have done this in the past myself in this column with the many people that have impacted my own life, and I do not want this week to be all about myself.

Instead, I urge each and every one of you to go out and thank someone that has had a positive influence in your life.

It could be a teacher, a parent, a co-worker, or even another family member. Just simply saying “thank you” can mean wonders for them at the end of the day. A note or a gift is great as well, but for many people just knowing that you are thankful for them is enough. So, as you prepare to celebrate the Christmas season and onward to the new year, make sure to take some time to give thanks to the many wonderful people in your life, whether they know it or not. In fact, I’m certain that they would be thankful to have you in their life as well. After all, giving thanks is one of the greatest feelings and gifts that you can give at any time of the year.

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

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Classifieds HELP WANTED 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.

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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

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID The City of Stamford will receive sealed Bids addressed to the City of Stamford for the 2016 TWDB DWSRF Water System Improvements Contract A – Raw Water Transmission Line Project until 4:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Stamford City Hall, located at 201 E McHarg, Stamford, Texas 79553. Bids will be publicly opened and read

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...........$59,900 806 DavenportNice brick home 3 bd, 1 bath, 1 car garage w fenced yard and cellar!..... $64,900 916 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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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 155± Ac LIVE WATER! Income & Hunting!

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

Stonewall County 4,743± Ac Patterson N Ranch 118± Ac N of Aspermont 483± Ac Half Cultivation

Commercial Property 44 Storage Units w/ Office!

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PUBLIC NOTICE aloud immediately thereafter at same location.

The work generally includes construction of approximately 79,600 LF of water line replacement with bedding, valves, pavement replacement, fence gates, service meters, and appurtenances.

The Bidding Documents may be obtained from Civcast at www.civcastusa.com. Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Engineer’s Office on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and the City of Stamford Office, on Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. local time at Stamford City Hall located at 201 E. McHarg, Stamford, Texas 79553. An interested party is not required to attend the prebid conference to be eligible to bid.

Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond, acceptable to the City of Stamford, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into a proper Contract and execute Bonds on the forms provided in the Contract Documents.

Bid sureties will be returned to all but the three lowest acceptable bidders within five days after the opening of Bids.

Remaining bid sureties will be returned after complete execution of the Contract.

The surety company providing the Bid Bond must conform to the same requirements for surety companies providing Performance and Payment Bonds described below.

The successful bidder must

furnish Performance and Payment Bond on the forms furnished with the Contract Documents in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the total Contract price, from a surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety. The surety company must have a minimum Best’s Key Rating of “B” or better. The surety company, the agency and agent issuing the Performance and Payment Bond must be authorized to issue such bonds in Texas in an amount equal to or greater than the total contract price.

This contract is contingent upon release of funds from the Texas Water Development Board. Any contract or contracts awarded under this Invitation for Bids are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Invitation for Bids or any resulting contract.

Equal Opportunity in Employment - All qualified Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or handicap.

The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 40 CFR Part 33 in the award and administration of contracts awarded under TWDB financial assistance agreements. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach, which may result in the termination of the awarded financial assistance.

The City of Stamford reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding.

All laborers and mechanics working on the work site and

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PUBLIC NOTICE employed by contractors and subcontractors on projects funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part by and through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund shall by paid wages as described in the section, Mandatory Davis-Bacon Act Contract Conditions.

Any contracts in excess of $2,000 for construction, alteration or repair (including painting and decorating) and funded under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs shall include the Mandatory Davis-Bacon Act Contract Conditions.

This contract is subject to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “fair share policy”, which includes EPAapproved “fair share goals” for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) firms in the Construction, Supplies, Equipment, and Services procurement categories. EPA’s policy requires that applicants and prime contractors make a good faith effort to award a fair share of contracts, subcontracts, and procurements to Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise firms. Although EPA’s policy does not mandate that the fair share goals be achieved, it does require applicants and prime contractors to demonstrate use of the six affirmative steps. The current fair share goals for the State of Texas are as follows: CATEGORY MBE WBE CONSTRUCTION 12.94% 8.72% EQUIPMENT 7.12% 5.39% SERVICES 10.84% 5.72% SUPPLIES 9.68% 9.34% Which are also available online at http://www.twdb.texas.gov/ financial/programs/DBE/dbe. asp Each Bidder must submit the PRIME CONTRACTOR AFFIRMATIVE STEPS CERTIFICATION AND GOALS (WRD-0217) with the bid, to demonstrate the Bidder’s understanding and commitment to taking affirma-

tive steps.

Upon request, the Bidder must provide the Owner with the information required for DBE Certification and Participation Summary, TWDB document TWDB-0373 and provide sufficient documentation (TWDB-0216) that a “good faith effort” was made in offering fair opportunity for participation by qualified DBE firms. This information must be submitted prior to the contract award so the information can be approved and presented to the TWDB for funding of this contract.

Any contract(s) awarded under this Advertisement to Bid is/ are subject to the American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements of P.L. 113-235 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015.

Date Issued: November 23, 2017 By: John Earl Anders, Jr., Mayor NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of James P. McCright., Deceased, were issued on November 28, 2017, in Cause No. 17-7320, pending in the County Court of Jones County, Texas, to: Charlotte McCright.

All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

DATED the 30th day of May, 2017.

McMahon Surovik Suttle, PC P.O. Box 3679 Abilene, TX 79604 Telephone: (325) 676-9183 Facsimile: (325) 676-8836 email: mmercer@mcmahonlawtx.com Dated the 28th day of November, 2017 /s/ Matt Mercer State Bar No. 24037097

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PUBLIC NOTICE Cause No.17-7325 THE STATE OF TEXAS To any Sheriff or any Constable within the State of Texas, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to cause to be published, ONCE, not less than ten days before the return day thereof, exclusive of the date of publication, in a newspaper printed in Jones County, Texas, the accompanying citation, of which the herein below following is a true copy: CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS: TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES ROBERT JOHNSON, DECEASED CAUSE NUMBER 17-7325 PROBATE COURT OF JONES COUNTY, TEXAS ROBERT CRAIG JOHNSON, applicant, filed in the Probate Court of Jones County, Texas, on November 27, 2017 an application for Determination of Heirship and Application for Independent Administration upon the Estate of CHARLES ROBERT JOHNSON, deceased, and their respective shares and interests in this estate.

Said application can be heard and acted on by said Court as early as 10 o'clock A.M. on the first Monday after the expiration of ten (I 0) days from the date of publication of this

citation, at the Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Texas.

All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so. The officer executing this citation shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT of the office in Jones County, Texas, on November 27, 2017 .

LEEANN JENNINGS, COUNTY CLERK COUNTY COURT, JONES COUNTY,TEXAS /S/ LeeAnn Jennings SHERIFF RETURN Came to hand on the 27th day of November, 2017, at 4:30 o'clock P.M., and I executed the within citation by publishing the same in The Stamford American, a newspaper published in the County of Jones, in the State of Texas, on the 27th day of November, 2017, and a printed copy thereof is returned herewith.

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Lone Star Ladies rode Tuesday night in the Abilene parade and also the Albany Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 25 promoting Cancer Awareness in the Big Country. Any donations are appreciated to support the cause.

Court Considering Moving CDs

BY TERESA BARBIAN The Jones County Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 27, 2017. Minutes from their last regular meeting were approved and all trust properties that had court costs waived were approved. The properties included R27021 in the amount of $150, R27020 in the amount of $101, R27019 in the amount of $200, and R26906 in the amount of $125. Next, the Court approved a bid amount of $712 and court cost of $711.66 submitted

by Timothy W. Roberts and Debra Roberts for

the purchase of R15723, Suit #9390, Loop Lueders, Block 38, Lots 1, 2, and West half of 3.

The next item on the agenda was to discuss and take action on the Disaster Declaration and all items related regarding FEMA, TDA, and TDEM forms and requirements. The Court will be requesting a six month extension on the first disaster, DR4223 from FEMA. The Court received an extension on the second disaster, DR4255. No action was taken.

Next, discuss and take action on public funds investing through First National Bank Insured Cash Sweeps. Gordon McCain

from First National Bank in Wichita Falls (not affiliated with First National Bank in Anson) addressed the Court with information about Insured Cash Sweeps (ICS). The Court is taking into consideration moving CDs worth around $1.7 Million into an ICS to garner better interest rates for the County. This ICS has an interest rate of 1%. Right now, the CDs are with First National Bank of Anson and are drawing interest at .15%. McCain told the Court that other counties and municipalities are participating in ICS and that there are no fees associated with any money transfers. McCain also told the Court that it is about building relationships with counties. When participating in an ICS, the money and interest can be insured for up to $30 Million.

County Judge Dale Spurgin indicated that County would need to consult with its outside auditor and wants a list of other counties participating in ICS. No action was taken as further

information is needed.

The next agenda item was to discuss and take action on the treasurer’s report. The bank balance at the end of the month was $8,893,559.29. This item was approved. Next, the Court approved budget amendments, line item transfers, and paying the bills. The next two items on the agenda involved discussing and taking action on entering into an agreement to purchase Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, Block 41, original town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas. The Court went into executive session to deliberate on the purchase of this real property. When the Court reconvened, the Court approved to proceed with discussions with the County Attorney with the disclosure and confirmation at a future Commissioners Court meeting on the purchase of this property if it is completed.

The meeting was then adjourned.

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Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation Honors Nancy West Barnett To Wed Sadler Shaun and Keri Barnett would like to announce the engagement of their son, Kyle Aaron Barnett, and Kimberly Gayle Sadler. The couple will be united in marriage on Saturday, December 30, 2017, in the Logsdon Chapel on the Hardin-Simmons University campus in Abilene, Texas. Kim, daughter of Jennifer Angell and T. L. Sadler, is a graduate of Paradise High School in Paradise, Texas. She completed the Bachelor of Nursing degree at Texas Tech University in August 2017, and will begin her nursing career upon completion of that certification process. Kyle graduated from Stamford High School, and then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology at Hardin-Simmons University in May 2017. He is currently enrolled in the Hardin-Simmons University Physical Therapy program. The couple plans to reside in Abilene, Texas as they pursue their future together.

The Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Directors honored Mrs. Nancy West with a luncheon on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in the Faye Kelley Board Room at Stamford Memorial Hospital.

Mrs. West has served on the foundation board for many years and recently retired. Chairman Rick DeFoore presented Mrs. West with a crystal bowl and thanked her for her dedicated service to the board and to the hospital.

During the luncheon, Don Cobb, treasurer of the foundation board, honored Mrs. West with these words, “One verse from the chorus of a hymn we sing says, ‘There’s a sweet, sweet spirit in this place.’ I cannot think of a better way to describe our honoree today. For many years Jim West may have been the public face of the Rotary Club or the TCR Board or the Country Club, but a calm and steady hand behind the scenes was a sweet, sweet spirit. And this is not to say Nancy was not active herself. I am not sure when Nancy came

Mrs. Nancy West was recently honored for her years of service to the Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation Board. Pictured with Mrs. West are Stamford Memorial Hospital Board Chairman, Erick Richards, and foundation board members, Phil Swenson, Rick DeFoore, Don Cobb, Annette Wilson and Staci Robertson. on our board but quite honestly I do not remember our board without her. Her wise counsel helped get us from absolutely nothing to an endowment approaching $2 million. Part of that growth was due to the trust that people had knowing that Nancy had not only her heart but also her head in the right place. So we are all grateful to Nancy for her years of dedicated service to the Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation. Thank you, Nancy West.”

The Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation was established in 1998 with the mission to preserve and enhance quality healthcare for the community of Stamford and the surrounding

areas. The foundation was created to receive charitable gifts and invest them prudently in order to support Stamford Memorial Hospital and ensure the future of healthcare in this area.

Stamford Memorial Hospital and the foundation are grateful to Mrs. Nancy West for her long-time service and dedication to the hospital and community.

Mrs. Nancy West was presented a crystal bowl for her years of service to the Stamford Memorial Hospital Foundation Board

by Rick DeFoore, CEO of Stamford Memorial Hospital.