January 19, 2018 - Stamford American

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With a 38-27 win over Roscoe, JV are Aspermont Tournament Champions. Ben West and Kaleb Flick were named to the All Tournament Team. (Photo courtesy of SISD)

A Fun Family Night at the Museum

BY ALLISON BIGBIE Living in a small town it may be hard to find things to do as a family or with friends. The Cowboy Country Museum may catch you by surprise.

They host special events that could be fun for all ages such as Family Night at the Museum for the community and surrounding areas or History Trunks that are offered to any school classroom and many more that are yet to come.

October 2017 the Cowboy Country Museum held its first Family Night

which are held once a month on a weekday between 6pm-7pm for all ages. The first theme was based on Archeology with fun activities for guests to get involved in followed in December with activities about frontier ornaments for the Christmas tree exhibits the kids helped make. This month on January 25th at 6:00pm, the Family Night theme is Scavenger Hunt at the Museum with a short presentation also.

January will be the last month to get in free. Starting February 2018 the charge for the Cowboy Country

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Gloria Little with son, James, daughter Kaycee, and grandson Kaeden.

Little Running for Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector

Museum’s Family Night will be $5.00 per kid and parents get in free. They are also offering museum memberships that you can purchase which will include the Family Nights. There are a few membership packages to choose from: *Cowhand (1person) $20 - invitation for one to Members Preview Parties, discount on ticket price to select fundraisers, free entry for one child at Family Nights Events, newsletter and mailings

Hello, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Gloria Little, and I am a candidate for Jones County Tax Assessor-Collector, more commonly known to many as the Vehicle /Voter Registration Office.

While I am currently the PSAP Supervisor for Jones County 9-1-1 Communications, I believe my continued leadership since 2008 makes me the most qualified candidate.

In my current position as PSAP Supervisor, I have built a strong working relationship with not only my staff but many employees and citizens of Jones County and have a firm understanding of strong customer service, convenient access and professional courtesy. I know this will be an added benefit to the Tax Assessor-Collector Office.

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The Bomber Way Award is given to those who show what it means to be a Bomber. They have a passion for the game and give it all on the softball field and have a good attitude on and off the field. Award recipient Lexi Maestas is pictured with Scott Smith, President of Bombers Association. Lexi is a 3rd grader at Sweetwater. She’s the daughter of Kim and Blaine Maestas of Sweetwater and the granddaughter of Julio and Sandra Villanueva, of Stamford.

JAN 20TH DENISE ON TELETHON: Denise Dennis is still collecting aluminum cans to raise money to donate to the West Texas Rehab. Denise requests that if you have been saving cans for her that you drop them by her house so that she can get them all sold by this year’s telethon on January 20. Watch for Denise on the Telethon; she’ll be on between 9:30 and 10:00.

JAN 25TH: FAMILY NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: The Cowboy Country Museum would like to invite everyone to join us for Family Night, Thursday, January 25, beginning at 6:00pm. This month’s theme will be Scavenger Hunt at the Museum! We will have a short presentation about

“Scandalous” John Selmon and then a fun scavenger hunt right here in the museum. So, come and join us, and the best thing is, it’s FREE! (Please note, that all children must be accompanied by an adult.) If you have any questions, call us at 773-2500.

FEB 6TH DANCE: Senior Citizen’s Dance Tuesday, February 6th, 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.

FEB 10 SMORGASBORD: The Swedish Smorgasbord at Bethel Lutheran Church in Ericksdahl will be held February 10, 2018. We will be serving 450 people at the event with seating times at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The tickets are $25.00 each and only sold in advance.

For tickets contact Connie Shurley 325-773-3757 or Tena Tankersley 325-668-2796.

BIRTHDAYS JAN 21st - Helen Jennings JAN 23rd - Gary Davis

Know someone who is having a birthday?

Please remember to call us at 325-7735550 and let us know!

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OLIVER ELEMENTARY 3RD 6 WEEKS HONOR ROLL A HONOR ROLL

1ST GRADE: Norah Andruch, Lillian Cervantes, Steven Conway, Isabella Edwards, Easton Hernandez, Braden Logan, Krysalyn McClintock, Alexis Rhodes, Jeremy Stinnett, Kylie Wescott, Morgan Woolf 2ND GRADE: Brennan Armstrong, Hailey Blackstock, Kash Brattain, Joseph Cervantes, Miles Follis, West Garza, Karsten Hall, Aubrie Kalen, Ace Martinez, Quincy Page, Jace Patterson, Hailey Phebus, Elizabeth Rhymes, Dallas Sanchez, Caroline Shoemaker, Jennifer Silva, Christiana Weathersbee, Bryson Wilson, Wade Wright 3RD GRADE: Josh Andruch, Jordan Burns, Khloe Cantu, Jacy Corzine, Everett Ekdahl, Trinity Green, Zayne Lefevre, Cole Maikell, Ramiro Mendez, Amber Miramontes, Crystal Pardo, Josh Rhymes, Levi Valenkamp 4TH GRADE: Kennalea Clifton, Marco DeLeon, Caroline Flores, Emma Follis,

Brayden Jimenez, Kagen Logan, Panhabone Mao, Dylan Muehlstein, Wesley Muehlstein, Zimyric Shaw 5TH GRADE: Case Beeson, Allie Caddell, Drew Faulks, Alex Guzman, Cash Koenig, Panhabouth Mao, Gabriel Mendez, Caden Moreno, Santana Moreno, Alexander Ponce-Serrano, Kaston Vega, Raylan Villanueva

A/B HONOR ROLL

1ST GRADE: Cayden Atkinson, Emmalina Bishop, Addison Cook, Kiley Crowson, Braisyn Dillard, Kayonna Epps, CJ Gomez, Jaxon Harris, Santos Montanez, Lexie Mullins, Michael Ortega, Leticia Rawls, Brooklyn Reed, Sierra Rhodes, Zionna Shaw, Seth Short 2ND GRADE: Sarah Acosta, Aleena Aguilar, Maddox Beaty, Noah Carter, Selena Cruz, Cristina De Leon, Kameron Gardner, Lacy Gonzales, Addison Neatherlin, Ian Perkins, Alicia Quinonez, Crystal Silguero, Julian Silguero, Gucci

Smith, Michael Vasquez, Ismael Venteno, Cooper Wilhelm, Baelie Womble 3RD GRADE: Cutter Caddell, Raymond Cervantes, Mattielynn Clifton, Brooklyn Diaz, Scout Dickson, Trey Dippel, Caitlyn Ender, Baylor Flow, Lukus Gonzales, Aaniyah Montanez, Madalyn Mueller, Christopher Pardo, Adrianna Ramos, ABCDE Reyes, Kenzlie Salazar, Aiden Sarmiento, Erica Silguero, Isaiah WattsHarvey, Kasya Willis 4TH GRADE: Alek Alvarado-Hernandez, Emily Conner, Nicholas De Leon, Madison Garcia, Gideon Horn, Isiah Mayfield, Alashia McCann, Mason Mueller, Taegan Pimpton, Jessica Silguero, Emory Smith, Hayden Strand, Bobeigh Suitor, Lillian Terry, Hannah Wilson 5TH GRADE: Eryana Andrade, Jaiden Benavides, Debra Calicutt, Diego Cavazos, Ariel Corzine, Ariana Dippel, Keith Knowles, Cassidi Macias, Javian Mendoza, Jessie Rodriguez, Jaime Romero

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I will focus on improving customer service by no longer closing the office during lunch hours and being more responsive to customer’s needs. I will be available to the public, working alongside the current staff to meet the needs of the citizens of Jones County.

My parents, O.C. and Teola Little, purchased land in Jones County in 1975 and even though our home was in Abilene, TX, our farm land was our second home. In 2004, my children and I placed our home on that very land.

I have two children who are both graduates of

Anson High School where I was very active as class parent; with the youth sport leagues, Tiger Booster Club Board Member, and CrossCountry Emmaus Walk #124.

My daughter Kaycee Gossett is a teacher/coach for Stamford ISD, and my grandson Kaeden attends Oliver Elementary. My son, James Gossett, works beside my sister and brotherin-law, David and Belinda Smith at Anson Metal Products, Heating and Cooling.

Throughout my years of service as PSAP Supervisor for Jones County 9-1-1, I have set and achieved many goals through hard work,

dedication and determination. I am the current President Elect for Texas Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, Treasurer for the Big Country Law Enforcement Association, TCOLE Instructor and Associate Trainer for Texas DPS and in each of these areas, I proudly represent Jones County either within the county, State and National level. I will maintain that same drive and determination serving each of you as County Tax Assessor/Collector.

I am dedicated to continually serve the citizens of Jones County and assist

in keeping our county as a great place to live, work and to raise a family. I will continue to work diligently for the citizens of Jones County and bring with me strong leadership skills, dedication, professionalism and respect.

I appreciate your support and respectfully request your vote on March 6, 2018 in the Jones County Primary Election.

Sincerely, Gloria Little for Tax Assessor-Collector Pol. Ad. paid by the Gloria Little Campaign, Gloria Little Treasurer 6397 CR 443, Anson, TX 79501

DEATH NOTICE Mary Joann Baldree, 79, of Abilene and formerly of Stamford, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018.

Cremation services were selected and a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jesse Morton officiating.

Alyce Daniel, 86, of Stamford, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 in Anson. Alyce’s wishes were for cremation, and a memorial service was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Orient St. Church of Christ with Wes Horn officiating. Online guestbook entries can be given at www. kinneyunderwoodfuneralhome.com

JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT The Jones County Sheriff’s Office from January 05th to January 11th responded to 53 calls for service. There were 14 Traffic Stops conducted. The following people were booked into the Jones County Jail during this period: John Paul Weaver, Warrants x3; Cameron Ingram, Driving while License Invalid; Karissa Monique Nauert, Warrant; Joshua Longoria, Expired Registration; No Driver’s License; Mary Sisco, Warrants x2; Ernest Manske, Driving while Intoxicated w/open container; Vincent Castillo JR, Warrants x2; Hold for Parole Division; Keith Allen Land, Hold for Taylor County; Marco Livar Aleman, Hold for Taylor County; Malik Dallas Jackson, Driving while License Invalid; Frances Reiling, Warrant; Gary S. Wilcox, Theft of Property >=$100<$750; Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon; Lane Whitt Ross, Hold for Taylor County; Justice Marie Pardo, Possession of Controlled Substance; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Stephen Sinclair, Warrant; Bobby Linn McGlothlin, Hold for Taylor County Summary of calls responded to: Abandoned Vehicle – 1, Agency Assist – 5, Animal Control – 2, Animal Cruelty – 2, Burglary – 1, Civil Standby – 1, Disturbance – 1, Fire – 1, Investigation – 4, Livestock – 3, Motorist Assist – 1, Public Service – 5, Prowler – 1, Reckless Driver – 4, Routine Patrol – 1, Runaway – 1, Shots Fired – 1, Suspicious Activity – 4, Theft – 4, Transport – 2, Warrant Service – 5, Welfare Check – 1, 911 Hang-up – 2 Calls Responded to: 01/06/2018 Deputy Soliz responded to shots fired call. Calling party stated unknown person(s) are shooting firearms in the area near homes. Deputy Soliz searched the area but was unable to locate anyone discharging firearms in the area.

01/06/2018 Deputy Lively responded to a noise disturbance call. Calling party stated that a large party with loud music was taking place at their neighbors. Deputy Lively located the party and the music was turned off.

01/08/2018 Sergeant Alfaro responded to an agency assist call. Calling party stated they needed an officer to assist with the welfare check of children. Sergeant Alfaro along with CPS caseworkers made contact with subjects; children were not at the property.

01/10/2018 Deputy Zertuche responded to a theft call. Calling party stated that a male was on their property stealing a stove. Deputy Zertuche, with the help of the home owner, located the male suspect who had left the scene in a vehicle.

Suspect was arrested.

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 325-8233201 if you have any information on an Estray.

BALES GINNED AT AREA GINS as of 1/16/18 Ericksdahl Coop Gin - 14,121 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Stamford - 33,043 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Anson - 14,002 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Radium - 12,582

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ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker

On Dr. King and More Convenient Seasons As I do on or near Martin Luther King Day each year, I sat down to read Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” written on April 16, 1963. If you’ve never read this letter, I urge you to (it’s easily available online). The writing is powerful and soaring. Dr. King criticizes certain people and decisions and makes intense points, but he never reduces himself to the demeaning and belittling criticisms so familiar today. Instead, he tackles incredibly tough matters (while sitting in jail!) and leaves you filled with inspiration, even 55 years later.

There are many things to glean from this letter. But today, something specific caught my eye—the frustration with inaction.

Dr. King addresses moderate factions of Southern society who voiced sympathy for his cause but objected to taking major action. To borrow a line I once heard on a radio show: they cared, but not enough to do anything about it. This was something Dr. King absolutely would not accept. Many times he had been told to “wait,” knowing “wait” almost always means “never.” He had been encouraged constantly to wait for a “more convenient season.”

It is this “encouragement” to which he wrote this searing, accurate, thought-provoking line: “shallow understanding from people of good will is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.

Lukewarm acceptance is much more bewildering than outright rejection.”

As I read these words, I thought of the great frustrations with progress in rural communities that I have heard over the years. A great idea falls flat. Citizens voice support for events but don’t show up. People seem to care but their inaction suggests otherwise.

Dr. King critiqued a subset of people who supported freedom and civil rights, so long as it didn’t get too difficult, but his words ring loud and clear elsewhere in life, including right here in rural America. I’ve spent my last two essays discussing the need to take action and to develop incremental goals to measure action. Then, I read these words of Dr. King condemning lukewarm support and waiting for more convenient seasons? I’ll step out on a limb and guess that’s no coincidence.

Each week, I am more convinced 2018 is the year of action for rural communities: to see goals and dreams coalesce into plans of action and for plans of action be set forth, step by step. Whether it’s your plan or someone else’s, now is the time. Do you want to be a lukewarm supporter, whose apparent good will is worse than outright rejection? We’re always busy. Things are always hard.

There are always pressing matters elsewhere in life. There are always immediate tasks in rural communities that prevent us from tackling long-term goals. The more convenient season rarely ever comes to pass. As Dr. King wrote, “we must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.”

Let’s make NOW the most convenient season for rural America. The time is ripe to do right. How will you use your time creatively?

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.

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MUSEUM: Continued From Page 1 *Cahoots (2 people) $35 - Cowhand benefits but for two *Trail Boss (family) $50 -Cowhand benefits for entire family (up to 5 people,+$5 each additional person), discount on Museum Summer Camp and facility rental for birthday parties.

Others offered are Cattle Baron Membership Levels: *Ericksdahl-$1,000 Patron of the arts, Donor recognition wall (gold), Program Sponsorship of your choice, two complimentary tickets to select fundraisers, invitations for four guests to Member’s Preview Parties *Ellerslie-$500 Event Sponsor, Donor recognition wall (silver), invitations for four guests to Member’s Preview Parties *Spur-$250 Friend, Donor recognition wall (Bronze), invitations for two guests to Member’s Preview Parties.

Also there is Cattle Brand -Corporate Sponsorship. *Magnus-$1,000-$5,000: Direct support to the museum’s educational programming, fine art acquisition and commissions, archives, special events, and need or merit based

youth scholarships. Your company logo will be featured on all promotional materials, or with complete anonymity if discretion is preferred.

The goal is to get more families and kids involved with everything that is offered and teach them museum etiquette, what they can and can’t touch or how to handle certain items.

Most kids today aren’t even aware that Stamford

has a museum which is a good reason for Family Nights and to say “we want them to come in and see what all we have”. Also there is always a need for docents, volunteers around the museum to help, and anyone knows the history or story on a certain thing or has a certain expertise on something, not just history or art but can voice facts and give advice. Everyone is accepted and can

choose in what area they feel most comfortable to volunteer.

Family Night welcomes anyone that wants to attend. The event activities lets parents and their children do something fun together and allows them to learn and grow together. So go check out the Cowboy Country Museum and get involved with your kids, family and friends.

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Jewellee Kuenstler This week, the museum was asked to do a presentation in Abilene for the West Texas Genealogical Society. The presentation highlighted the archives and resources that we have available at the museum for people researching their family genealogy. We were excited and honored to be asked, but by the end, I felt more blessed from what I got out of it, than what I think I gave to this great group of people.

The West Texas Genealogical Society meets once a month, usually at the Rose Park Activity Building. If you have a love of genealogy, this is a great group to be involved in. People come from Baird, Breckenridge, and the Abilene area. They have presentations about new ways to research, new archives that are available, and they take interest in each other’s research to help one another. They also take field trips to different archives and periodically have a lock-in at the Abilene Public Library, where they

can look through the genealogical records that are housed there.

For anyone locally, that enjoys genealogy, let me tell you what we have available, this was the presentation I gave. We have over 15,000 photos in our archives, these range from tin types, black and white, color, negatives, glass negatives, and slides. Some go as far back as the 1880s. We have over 90 scrapbooks from families or highlighting a certain theme. We have 175 TCR Programs, 25 Stamford Art Foundation Books, 25 ledgers (some ranging from the early 1900s), 35 deeds of early town sites in Texas, over 100 various civic club programs and scrapbooks, and church directories.

The Museum also has photo albums (these pictures are not included in the overall photo count) over the following topics: Texas Cowboy Reunion, Swenson Ranch, Student Nurses, Stamford Bulldog Newspapers, early pictures of the town of Stamford,

and articles from old Stamford American newspapers, just to name a few.

We have the vast majority of Tommie Rector’s photographic collection.

Tommie was Stamford’s local photographer for years, and his father, Ray Rector, had the business before him. We also have a large collection of former Congressman Charlie Stenholm’s items, including photographs, awards, and some archives of work he completed while in office.

We also have copies of completed family genealogies for families that lived in or around Stamford.

The Museum is blessed with a pretty thorough collection of phone books, dating back to the 1930s and not just for Stamford, but for the surrounding areas as well. If you are a Stamford alumni, we have several school scrapbooks dating back to the 1920s as well as school yearbooks for Stamford, Lueders, Avoca and Lueders-Avoca schools. I did not know this (again that is why I love coming to work, I learn something new every day!) that at one time Jones County had 100 schools.

The Museum has a book, that lists all those schools complete with pictures of the schools, some of the students, and some of the teachers. Really remarkable.

So, if you are into genealogy, or maybe want to start, come see us! Students, if you need to do a report over something local, come see us! Heck, if you just want to look at what we have, come see us!

To finish the story about why I felt more blessed after the presentation, there was an elderly lady in a wheelchair that came in half-way during the presentation. This was her first visit to the WTGS. After the meeting was over, I went to visit with her (ya’ll didn’t know I liked to visit?!?) and out of her purse, she pulled some old letters that were in plastic sleeves. She was

part of a very old family in Abilene and had some family letters from the 1830s.

Some were very brittle (as age does to all of us) and she needed advice on how to best preserve these relics. (Okay, in all honesty, I had to wipe the drool off, before I could help her, I mean, really, beautifully written letters from the 1830s in great condition!)

Sorry, I digress. We discussed some options, and I hope they work out for her.

She was such a charming lady. You know, sometimes you might think that you are doing something great and focused on your own importance, but after talking with her for a while, I walked away blessed. This woman’s love for preserving this history and her cheerful personality were contagious. What a blessing it was to make her acquaintance!

If you have some family heirloom or documents that you might need help figuring out how to preserve, stop by and let us help. If we don’t have an answer, we know of people that will.

Our next Family Night will be on Thursday, January 25, 2018 starting at 6pm.

This time will be FREE of charge; however, this will be the last one that will be free. Starting in February, the cost will be $5 per child and the parents will get in free. OR, we are offering museum memberships for sale. If you purchase a museum membership for your family, then the family nights are included. This would be a substantial savings. If you are interested in purchasing a museum membership, stop by and pick up a packet. We will also have the packets available at the Family Night.

Packages are as follows: COWHAND – (1 person) $20; includes invitation for one to Member’s Preview Parties, discount on ticket price to select fundraisers, free entry for one child at Family Night event, newslet-

ter and mailings.

CAHOOTS – (2 people) $35; Cowhand benefits for two.

TRAIL BOSS – (family) $50; Cowhand benefits for entire family (up to 5 people, +$5 each additional person), discount on Museum Summer Camp and facility rental for birthday parties.

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! If you have visitors from out of town, bring them by! Our email is cowboycountrymuseum@ yahoo.com or you can call us at 325/773-2500.

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OLIVER ELEMENTARY 1ST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL A HONOR ROLL

1ST GRADE: Norah Andruch, Steven Conway, Braisyn Dillard, CJ Gomez, Easton Hernandez, Braden Logan, Krysalyn McClintock, Santos Montanez, Kylie Wescott, Morgan Woolf 2ND GRADE: Sarah Acosta, Maddox Beaty, Hailey Blackstock, Kash Brattain, Joseph Cervantes, Miles Follis, West Garza, Karsten Hall, Aubrie Kalen, Ace Martinez, Quincy Page, Jace Patterson, Hailey Phebus, Elizabeth Rhymes, Dallas Sanchez, Caroline Shoemaker, Jennifer Silva, Michael Vasquez, Christiana Weathersbee, Cooper Wilhelm, Bryson Wilson, Wade Wright 3RD GRADE: Josh Andruch, Jordan Burns, Cutter Caddell, Khloe Cantu, Jacy Corzine, Everett Ekdahl, Trinity Green, Zayne Lefevre, Cole Maikell, Ramiro Mendez, Amber Miramontes, Madalyn Mueller, Crystal Pardo, Josh Rhymes, Kenzlie Salazar, Levi Valenkamp 4TH GRADE: Kennalea Clifton, Marco DeLeon, Emma Follis, Gideon Horn, Brayden Jimenez,

Kagen Logan, Panhabone Mao, Dylan Muehlstein, Wesley Muehlstein, Mason Mueller, Zimyric Shaw, Bobiegh Suitor, Lillian Terry, Hannah Wilson 5TH GRADE: Case Beeson, Jaiden Benavides, Allie Caddell, Ariel Corzine, Arriana Dippel, Drew Faulks, Alex Guzman, Cash Koenig, Panhabouth Mao, Gabriel Mendez, Caden Moreno, Santana Moreno, Alexander Ponce-Serrano, Kaston Vega, Raylan Villanueva

A/B HONOR ROLL

1ST GRADE: Cayden Atkinson, Emmalina Bishop, Lillian Cervantes, Addison Cook, Kiley Crowson, Isabella Edwards, Kayonna Epps, Jaxon Harris, Lexie Mullins, Michael Ortega, Jaiden Painschab, Leticia Rawls, Brooklyn Reed, Alexis Rhodes, Zionna Shaw, Seth Short, Jeremy Stinnett 2ND GRADE: Brennan Armstrong, Noah Carter, Selena Cruz, Cristina De Leon, Marivella Gonzales, Lacy Gonzales, Memphis Harris, Jayden Martinez-Herrera, Addison Neatherlin, Ian Perkins, Alicia Quinonez,

Crystal Silguero, Julian Silguero, Gucci Smith, Ismael Venteno, Baelie Womble 3RD GRADE: Kylin Alvarado, Raymond Cervantes, Mattielynn Clifton, Brooklyn Diaz, Scout Dickson, Trey Dippel, Caitlyn Ender, Baylor Flow, Lukus Gonzales, M’Kinley Locke, Kenleigh Louis, Aaniyah Montanez, Christopher Pardo, Adrianna Ramos, ABCDE Reyes, Aiden Sarmiento, Erica Silguero, Isaiah Watts-Harvey, Kasya Willis, Hunter Wylie 4TH GRADE: Alek Alvarado-Hernandez, Emily Conner, Nicholas De Leon, Carolina Flores, Seth Hall, Madison Hallford, Cecileigh Hernendez-Cardenas, Mindi Jeremy, Alashia McCann, Taegan Pimpton, Jessica Silguero, Emory Smith, Hayden Strand 5TH GRADE: Eryana Andrade, Debra Calicutt, Carla Delarosa, Cassidi Macias, Kolton McCright, Javian Mendoza, Nicholas Phelps, Ethan Rhymes, Jessie Rodriguez, Jaime Romero, Logan Romero, Shylee Sconce, Madeline Sledge

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Well, today (Sunday) is a beautiful day, need to get out in the sunshine and get some of that vitamin D. We better enjoy this, the weatherman tells us we are in for a bad spell. I am so ready for spring.

By Anita Dozier It seems the illness is taking over everywhere, schools closing and hospitals full. We have some folks around here that are or have been ill. We wish them all well.

We are glad that Glen Pierce is back home after spending two weeks in the hospital in Aspermont and Abilene.

Bernice Rhoads stated that she hopes to get the brace of her hand and arm tomorrow.

Please take note, we will NOT be having a musical at the Old Glory Community Center this month (January). The weather will probably be bad and Mittie is not able to help us at the concession and be announcer. Her husband, Pide, fell off a ladder several days ago and broke his hip and has been in ICU in Lubbock for the last few days.

If you read this about no musical, please pass the word. Thanks.

Spoke with Phyllis Letz and she stated that she and Danny have both been busy going to the dentist. They enjoyed having granddaughter, Deanne Conner, spend a few days with them. She returned to college on Saturday.

Congratulations to Brody Letz on taking first place on one of his swine and second place on the other at the Haskell Show on Saturday.

Dale and Carm Letz were in Abilene on Saturday and visited with their children, Lacey and Micah New, Darbee, Laynee, and Hazelee. They had dinner together and then went to see a movie.

Enjoying having lunch together on Sunday were Dale and Carm Letz, Doug Vahlenkamp, Terry and Laramie Letz and Brody.

The Multi County Retired Teachers and School Personnel met at the First United Methodist Church in Anson on Wednesday for their luncheon and meeting with thirty three members and guests. Vice President, Barbara Harrison, conducted the meeting for President, Dorothy Watkins, who was home with the flu. David Hargrove gave the invocation. Following the delicious meal prepared and served by the ladies of the church, Diane Lovvorn introduced the members of the Big Country Autoharp and Dulcimer Club. They played and sang several songs which everyone truly enjoyed. Following the program Barbara called the meeting to order. Kay Haynes introduced Alex Alfaro and he spoke about Scott Milder who will be running for Lt. Governor this year.

When he finished speaking Barbara read the minutes and Betty Wood gave the treasurer’s report.

Anita reminded members of Volunteer Hours to be turned in soon.

Barbara reminded members that the next meeting will be in Stamford on February 14 at 11:30 AM. Diane Lovvorn won the door prize.

Members and guests enjoyed a delicious Pot Luck meal at the Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton this morning following services.

Thought for the week: “The world resembles a stage on which every man is playing a part.”

Happy Birthday wishes go to Fred Baitz, Tommy Davis, Craig Smith, Maxelle Baldree, Tommy Manske, Lynn Dale Dudensing, Stormy Sellers, Brian Gray, Molly Dudensing, Lauran McAden, Clayton Castro, Bernice Lunn, Jaye Lynn Dozier, Kambryn Pierce, Taylor Parker, Billie Dillard, and Lindsey Rash. We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Kraig and Leslie Kupatt. Have a great day.

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2018 Stamford Bulldogs Baseball Schedule DATE TIME Tues, Feb 27th 4:00 Miles Stamford V/JV Thurs/Sat, Mar 1-3 TBA Eula Tourney Eula JV Fri/Sat, Mar 2nd/3rd TBA Rock Field Classic Hamlin V Tues, Mar 6th 4:00 Forsan Stamford V/JV Thurs/Sat, Mar 8-10 TBA Windthorst Tourney Fri, Mar 16th 12:00 Wall Wall V Sat, Mar 17th 12:00 Seymour Stamford V(DH)/JV Mon, Mar 19th 4:30 Roby Roby JV Tues, Mar 20th 4:30 Abilene High JV AHS V Fri, Mar 23rd 4:30 *Albany Albany V/JV Mon, Mar 26th 4:30 Seymour Stamford JV (DH) Tues, Mar 27th 7:00 *Haskell Stamford V Fri, Mar 30th 12/2:30 *Hawley Stamford V/JV Tues, Apr 3rd 4:30/7 *Hamlin Hamlin JV/V Fri, Apr 6th 4:30/7 *Anson Anson JV/V Tues, Apr 10th 5:00 *Albany Stamford V/JV Fri, Apr 13th 7:00 *Haskell Haskell V Fri, Apr 13th 7:00 Seymour Seymour JV Mon, Apr 16th 5:00 Baird Baird JV Tues, Apr 17th 4:30 *Hawley Hawley JV/V Fri, Apr 20th 4:30 *Hamlin Stamford JV/V Tues, Apr 24th 4:30/7 *Anson Stamford V/JV

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Bulldogs on a Roll The Stamford Bulldogs faced off against the Roscoe Plowboys on Friday, January 12, and defeated them 86-33.

High scorers for the Dawgs were Caden Mathis with 21 points, Zach Duran with 17, Peyton Bevel with 13, and Noah Horn with 11.

On Tuesday, January 16, it was the Albany Lions who fell to the Bulldogs 63-58. Trailing 30 to 35 at the half, the Bulldogs came on strong in the second half to seal the victory. Lonnie Applin scored 21 points, followed by Duran with 12, Bevel and Horn each had 9, and Trace Edwards scored 8 points.

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Jake Moorefield of the Lueders-Avoca FFA Chapter exhibited the Reserve Champion Black OPB barrow at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Jake is a Senior at Lueders-Avoca and the son of Waylon Moorefied and Arla Jarvis.

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Lexi Williams from the Lueders-Avoca FFA Chapter exhibited the Reserve Champion White OPB Barrow at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Lexi is a Sophomore at Lueders-Avoca and the daughter of Chad Williams and the granddaughter of June and Mike Williams.

Mattie Barnes from the Lueders-Avoca FFA Chapter exhibited the Champion Yorkshire barrow at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Mattie is a Sophomore at Lueders-Avoca and the daughter of Allen and CJ Barnes of Lueders. Mattieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandparents are Richard and Linda Barnes of Lueders and Martha Fanning of Lueders.

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Riley Moore from the Lueders-Avoca FFA Chapter exhibited the Champion White OPB Barrow at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Riley is a Sophomore at Lueders-Avoca and the son of Rocky and Daina Moore of Lueders. His grandparents are Mary Ann Moore and Pete Moore of Lueders.

Wyntana Fields from the Lueders-Avoca FFA Chapter won the Champion Showmanship buckle in the Broiler division at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Wyntana is a Junior at LuedersAvoca and the son of Jay Fields of Nugent.

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Alyssa Wyatt of the Lueders-Avoca FFA Chapter exhibited the Champion Black OPB at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Alyssa was also the Champion Sr Swine Showman receiving a buckle. Alyssa is a Sophomore at Lueders-Avoca, and the daughter of Bruce and Susan Wyatt of Lueders.

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Uncomfortable Subjects In The Age of Electronic Health Records

DEAR DR. ROACH: As a physician, with the advent of electronic health records, I can see a reluctance of both the educated patient and the physician to be forthcoming about sexually related matters. Do you have any suggestions on how to circumvent this problem? -- R.V., M.D. ANSWER: My advice to colleagues is to be aware of any discomfort in your patient in discussing intimate details. If a patient seems reluctant to discuss them, you can offer not to write the information into the chart. Personally, I tell my patients in these situations that although their information is kept confidential, there are limits to that confidentiality (including disclosure by mistake, which unfortunately has happened), and anything that they don’t want in the chart will be left out. In the case of sexual matters, I will write something like “I discussed issues of sexual health and gave suggestions on reducing risk” in the chart. There are other areas in which I act similarly on request: Illicit drug use is one.

My advice to readers is that you should discuss these matters with your clinician.

If concerns about it being in your medical record are keeping you from bringing it up, ask that it not be put in. There are limits to patient confidentiality, however: Some sexually transmitted infections must be reported to the local health department, which may pursue (anonymous) partner notification. Physicians also must disclose records in case of a subpoena. There are a few other exceptions to patient confidentiality.

In an ideal world, patient medical records would be used only for communication among health care professionals, and sexual health, drug use and many other personal details may be important for the entire team to know about. However, for those people who are very concerned about confidentiality, I feel it’s better to get the information, even if I have to promise not to write it in the chart. (I solicit permission to tell consultants the information verbally, if necessary).

DEAR DR. ROACH: When doctors overtreat patients, is it because of concern about being sued or is it about the money?

It seems to me it’s both. -- G.C. ANSWER: The term “overtreatment” refers to any treatment -- especially pharmaceuticals, but also surgery and overthe-counter medicines or supplements -- that would not be expected to benefit a patient. Overtreatment can be done by mistake, but I think you are referring to a physician (or other health professional) deliberately prescribing a treatment they know is unnecessary.

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By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. I’d first point out that this behavior is unethical. Physicians are obliged to put the needs of the patients above their own needs, so knowingly prescribing a treatment (or even ordering a test) that the patient doesn’t need fails this test. If it’s about money, physicians would be enriching themselves at the expense of their patients, insurance providers and ultimately society. If it’s about fear of being sued, it’s still unethical and probably counterproductive, since it is more likely to lead to harm than to benefit. I wish I could say that physicians ordering unnecessary tests or procedures for financial gain never happens, but I know it does. There are laws to deter this behavior, and the medical community has a duty to police itself to identify and correct bad behavior.

We don’t do as well at it as we should.

Better education and communication, for both physicians and patients, can help reduce ordering unnecessary testing that may be done out of fear of being sued.

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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Follow Common Sense, Not a Trend I actually cannot believe that I felt the need to write this down, but it is something that has been bothering me and has had me shaking my head more so than usual. It is something so ridiculous and head-scratching that it is so difficult to comprehend how it became a trend in the first place. What is this trend you ask?

Well, you may have even seen it and have had the same reaction, and it is none other than the trend of teenagers biting into a Tide laundry detergent pod. Now, those who have not heard of this “fad” are probably Will McClure wondering how it became so popular in the first place or if it is even real.

Trust me, the first time I heard of it I immediately went to snopes. com (a site that proves or debunks urban legends or memes) and found to my shock and horror that the trend is actually happening.

In fact, it has gotten so out of hand that Tide had to get the help of Rob Gronkowski to urge teens to not eat laundry detergent. It is something so baffling that I struggle to put it into words now.

Thankfully, I have not heard of any of our teenagers in the area taking up this trend, but it still does not excuse the fact that it is a trend in the first place.

I mean, what is this world coming to when something like this catches on? Reportedly, the fad caught on as a dare that teens found funny and wanted to “push themselves” to try it. I just do not understand what went through the minds of those that did this first. I can understand dares on food such as eating a spicy pepper or something like that; at least there it is an actual food and not something that can poison you. It is not worth it to try and be “cool.” This doesn’t stop at the younger generation either as you see adults doing things like this as well to try and “trend” or even get YouTube views. I’m not saying social media is to blame for all of these dangerous acts as these have happened well before the onset of social media (a certain show comes to mind here that I cannot share the title of, but it starred Johnny Knoxville and the name is another word for donkey. I will leave it at that), but social media sure has not helped matters in the slightest.

Why is there a need to be popular on social media all of a sudden? Making yourself do something dangerous and ignore common sense just to make strangers that you will never meet like you or just simply view a video is not something we should be striving for. The fact that this trend became what it is is just another instance of society going wrong for the sake of popularity. I’ve seen trends come and go so quickly now and I’ve seen a lot where I just simply do not get what the appeal is other than some just wanting to “follow the crowd.” Sure, we may have dreams of being accepted or even popularity from time to time, especially in our youth, but it is not an acceptable excuse for trading in common sense for an extra Facebook “like.” I hope one day soon that these trends will fade out before they even begin when common sense takes over, but for now we have to remember to keep ourselves safe and not risk our livelihood for the sake of popularity. Once again, I am happy to know that, at least from what I have seen, that our teenagers in the area have a lot more common sense to understand that something like this is stupid and not “cool.” Instead of a hashtag for the next ridiculous and dangerous trend, let us try to make common sense trend worldwide.

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

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After a career in radio and television news, I decided to concentrate on feature reporting. There are enough journalists covering the blood and guts of our country. I like to report on real life.

Someone asked me the other day, “Where do you find all those people you write about?” I told him the truth and replied, “People tell me about them.” My readers have some interesting friends.

When I started doing strictly features I put a thousand ideas into a folder Some came from newspapers and magazines.

Others came from things I wanted to cover. The list included unique and special people, places, legends, folklore, history, characters, storytellers and other things that make Texas what it is.

Soon I had five folders and my list of potential stories continues to increase. It’s all computerized now and when I head out to a certain part of the state, it’s easy to plan a trip. I just type in the cities I plan to visit and the names of interesting people fill the screen.

I could not possibly think of potential interviewees by myself. I get suggestions from people all the time. And for that I’m most grateful. I have made many friends and some of them can’t wait to tell me about someone they know who would make a good interview subject.

Listening is an art and I lend the folks I interview a good ear. Some of their family members tell me I got stories or experiences they have never heard.

I enjoyed news work and studied it in high school, later got a Masters Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri. All the while I was doing hard news I always did features. Of all my news duties,

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features were my favorite. I went after humor. When I was news director of a radio station in Big Spring, I would go for donuts after the 7 AM news. I was in the mobile news unit and had a short broadcast the announcer and I called “a look around town.” Sometimes I would spout Shakespeare (the morn in russet-mantle clad, walks o’er the dew of yon high eastward hill).

Once in heavy ice and snow I did a live broadcast about the best way to get your car to make a circle (turn your steering wheel to the right or left and slam on the brakes). I saved all those silly early morning broadcasts for

some reason.

Documentaries always intrigued me and I did a documentary every week when I was a news director. Once I followed a pilot training class at Webb Air Force Base through its entire schedule, reporting each Saturday morning on what the trainees had done the previous week.

I started my column 31 years ago and I’ve had fun with it ever since. The word retirement has never been in my vocabulary. I’ve got too many interesting folks to meet.

Central Texas Declares Record $6.3 Million Patronage to Customers The board of directors of Central Texas Farm Credit, a rural financing cooperative, recently approved the payment of a record $6.3 million cash patronage refund to its customers, based on its solid earnings in 2017.

Checks will be mailed to customers in March.

The record patronage will reduce the effective interest rate paid by each borrower in 2017 by an average of 1.5 percent.

Member payments will vary as patronage is calculated based on their

contribution to the associations’ profitability.

“We are pleased that our cooperative has the financial strength to provide this all cash patronage refund to our customers, who collectively own the business,” said Jimmy Chambers, Central Texas Farm Credit chief executive officer. “We are committed to sharing our earnings with them, and are proud to be able to thank them for their business in this way.”

As a customer-owned cooperative, Central Texas

Farm Credit provides its members with financing at competitive rates, and also returns its surplus earnings to them after it has met its needs for a strong capital base. Borrowers become stockholders and part-owners in the business, which gives them the opportunity to share in its financial success.

Central Texas Farm Credit provides financing for all types of rural real estate, including farms, ranches, rural homes and recreational property.

The lender also finances livestock, equipment and the working capital needs of farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses.

The Early-headquartered cooperative has branch offices in Brady, Coleman, Comanche, Early, Haskell, San Angelo, and San Saba.

It is part of the nationwide Farm Credit System, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016.

For more information, visit www.ranchmoney. com.

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HELP WANTED Customer Service Rep Compensation Competitive Earnings – to be discussed at interview Employment Type Full-Time We are currently expanding office in Abilene preparing for huge growth in 2018!!

KFE Careers has an exciting opportunity available for those willing to learn and wanting to build their resume. Our openings are entry level, so no prior experience is needed. If you are a dependable hard worker that works well in a team atmosphere and is ready for a challenge, we want you. Openings include customer service, customer relations, brand ambassador, marketing, advertising, sales final assembly and installation!

Customer Service & Customer Relations openings are for those who work well face to face with our clients and potential customers. People with backgrounds in Restaurant, Retail, and Hospitality fields particularly excel in this position, as they are able to apply a personal touch to all consumer interactions.

KFE Careers has developed a reputation for attracting exceptional individuals who are passionate about customer service & customer relations and who excel in a performance driven environment. Those individuals who demonstrate leadership ability in this entry level Customer Service & customer relations role will also be considered for higher-level management positions after an initial evaluation in the first few months. We do not expect you to be an expert on day one, but through ongoing training, there will be many opportunities to demonstrate your ability.

Required Tasks: • Engage with the targeted audience in a professional and welcoming manner to help determine their needs and help to provide much needed resolutions to their individual needs.

• Help to finalize orders • Promote brand awareness • Provide good customer support & client relations Candidates with the following backgrounds or interests should apply: Customer care, service, sales, entry level customer relations, retail, restaurant, bartending, land scaping, entry level management, leadership, customer renewal or retention, full time, part time, contractors, face to face service to customers, b 2 b, marketing, advertising, office administration, personnel, high school graduates, college students, services in hospitality, factory work, general laborers, telemarketing, reception, students, service associates, waiter / waitress, host / hostess, etc. Local openings, immediate openings, KFE Careers, Abilene Tx 3256728658

Consignment Auction - Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at 9:58 a.m. 6277 US Hwy, Stamford, TX 79553 (1 Mile North of Stamford on Hwy 277; just past Quality Implement John Deere) Everyone Welcome!!! Let us do the selling for you! Accepting Any and All Merchandise! Call for Commission rates and questions. Knowles Auction Service Lanny Knowles Lic#7056 (325)773-2689 www. knowlesauctionservice.com

PUBLIC NOTICE CITATION BY PUBLICATION RULE#109 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE Clerk of the Court Lacey Hansen District Clerk P O BOX 308 Anson, TX 795014 Attorney: Lauren E. Christoffel 4004 Belt Line Road, Ste 100 Addison, TX 75001-4320 THE STATE OF TEXAS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: “You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00am on the Monday next following the expiration of forty two days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you.”

To: ALICE WHITE, Defendant, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to appear by filing a written answer to the Plaintiff’s petition at or before 10:00 a.m. on the first Monday after the expiration of forty-two (42) days from the date of issuance of this citation, the same being Monday, the 15th day of February, 2018 at or before 10:00 a.m. before the 259th Judicial District Court in the Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Jones County, Texas.

Said Plaintiff’s Petition was filed on 27th day of October, 2017, A.D. in this case, numbered 024256 on the docket of said court, and styled: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE TEXAS, N.A. VS. ALICE WHITE AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF DONALD W. WHITE, DECEASED IN RE: 601 AVENUE L, ANSON, TEXAS 79501 The names of the parties to

the cause are as follows: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE TEXAS, N.A. are Plaintiffs and ALICE WHITE AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF DONALD W. WHITE, DECEASED are Defendants.

A brief statement of the nature of the suit is as follows, to-wit; Home equity loan agreement as is more fully shown by Plaintiff’s Petition on file in this suit.

If this citation is not served within ninety (90) days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. The officer executing this writ shall promptly served the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates thereof, and make due return as the law directs.

Issued and given under my hand and the Seal of said Court, at office in ANSON, TX 79501 on 4th day of January, 2018, A.D. Attest: Lacey Hansen, District Clerk Jones County, Texas

By Renesha Gilmore, Deputy Officer’s Return Came to hand on the 5th day of January, AD, 2018 at 8:00 o’clock am, and I executed the within Citation, by having the same published on 12th day of January, 2018, 19th day of January, 2018, 26th day of January, 2018, 2nd day of February, 2018 in the Stamford American, a newspaper published in Jones County, Texas. I further certify that said Citation was published four (4) consecutive weeks and the first publication was at least 28 days before the return day, and a printed copy thereof is returned herewith.

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ESTATE SALE Estate Sale - 911 South Anson St - Jan 19th 8:00-5:00, Jan 20th 8:00-11:00 - Bedroom set/mattress, china cabinet, table/6 chairs, desks and chairs, file cabinets, couch & other furniture, glassware & misc items, football cards, kids items too. Cash only

111 E Campbell Historic 3 stories, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 6 fireplaces!..$227,900 712 Vanderbilt Victorian 2 story 3 bd, 2 bath w/ shop!...................Reduced $111,500 515 Dodson Drive Nice 2 story, 4 br, 2 bath family home!..............List price $92,500 1217 Compton Gorgeous Stone home w/ 2 bedrooms, 1 bath........ Reduced.$69,900 806 Davenport Nice brick home 3 bd, 1 bath, 1 car garage w fenced yard and cellar!.... $64,900 716 E Oliver Great Family Home 4/2 /2 quiet area!.......................List price $59,900 1310 Hudson 3 Bd, 2 bath w/carport close to country club.............List Price $57,000 916 Wesleyan Great 2 Bd 1 Bath Brick Home w/ CH/A and 2 Car Garage..$54,500 1403 Hudson Rd Cute 2 bd w/ 1 car garage and huge bk yard in nice area!...$34,500 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 HAMLIN 48 AVE B Great family home 3/2/2 on corner lot!........Reduced $89,500 RULE 1501 Union nice Brick home w/ 3bd, 1.5 bath and shop!......Reduced $42,000

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Jones County 704± Ac Clear Fork, Cult. & Pasture 165± Ac Combo livestock/hunting place!

152± Ac N of Trent Cultivation 155± Ac LIVE WATER! SOLD 38± Cultivation near Noodle SOLD

Haskell County 620± Ac Mule Creek Ranch Great Hunting w Nice Cabin!

545± Ac Pasture, Cultivation BIG Water!

520± Ac cultivation & pasture 160± Ac North of Rule, CRP 48± Ac Great Homesite & Stock farm!

Shackelford County 248± Ac All pasture, Great Hunting 181± Ac quail buffer & fishing! SOLD

Stonewall County 4,743± Ac Patterson N Ranch 925 ± Ac Pasture, Cul. Great Hunting w/ cabin 548 ± Ac Pasture, Cul. Great Hunting 483± Ac Half Cultivation 118± Ac N of Aspermont Fisher County 1,561± Ac Hunters Paradise!

631± Ac All Pasture! Rough Creek Area 178 ± Ac Shinnery, Fantastic Hunting Kent Co 789± Ac Improvements w Hunting!

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Let There Be Light Light is important, without it we would not be able to see clearly. I don’t know about you but I struggle in the dark. Not being able to see in front of me has never worked out very good. In darkness we become lost and confused, but when given light we all of a sudden become more aware of our surroundings.

Light is a necessity and God has given it to us from the beginning of Creation.

The Creation account in Genesis begins by telling us that darkness covered the earth. “Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. Then he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light ‘day’ and the darkness ‘night’. And evening passed and morning came, marking the first day”(Gen. 1:3-5). God goes on to tell us that the light is good and that there is a clear separation between the light and darkness. This separation between light and dark is a common theme throughout the Bible and is very evident in our world today.

If you continue to read through the Creation account you will read that on the fourth day God created the sun, moon and stars (Gen. 1:14-19). Many like myself will continue to read on into the fifth day of creation and so forth. However for some this may ring a bell! Recall that in the first day of creation, God said, “Let there be Light”. How can it be, that it wasn’t until day four that He placed the sun, moon and stars into line? What was the light source for the first three days of creation? What light is God talking about in the first few verses of the Bible?

When He said, “Let there be Light”.

These are great questions, and I am so glad you asked you them, because I too, have wondered this very thing. As we go through the Bible there are plenty of instances where we find God’s glory revealed. And

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in nearly every occurrence we get the picture of a radiant light surrounding God’s Majestic Holiness (Ezek. 1:27-28, 10:4). We read that the great servant Moses experienced God’s Glorious Presence for forty days on Mount Sinai, and when he came down from the mountain his own face was shining brightly (Exod.

34:29). This tells us that God’s Glory is bright and is greater than we could ever comprehend. Hence the common saying “I saw the Light”.

Before we continue, I think it’s safe to say that we live in a dark world. If we open up the newspaper or turn on the television, more than likely we will find some type of evil going on in the world. The world is dark, but there is light and we find this great truth from the very beginning.

Yes, any 1st grade student could tell us that the sun, moon and stars give off light. And they are exactly right, for the Bible tells us that in Genesis 1:14-19. But there is something more than just what our eyes can see.

The apostle John said that Jesus the Son of God is the one who is the true light (John 1:9). Jesus is the light and He has been the light from the very beginning! He once said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life” (John 8:12).

When we put our hope in Jesus we are given the light that leads to life. The Word tells us that, “God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all” (1 John 1:5).

When we follow the Lord with all of our heart and soul, we will find ourselves filled with His wonderful light. There should be no darkness in us, but instead light that shines bright for his glory (Matt. 5:14-16).

His Glory radiates light, so when we have Him living in our hearts, our lives should reflect His light. I

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think it’s really interesting that the light that God talks about in the first few verses of the Bible can be found in His Son Jesus and therefore can be found in us as His Children (2 Cor. 4:6-7). We are the light of this world!!!

I encourage you to choose the light for it leads to everlasting light (Rev. 22:5).

There has always been a separation between light and dark, and in eternity there is going to be an even greater emphasis on this great separation. People who choose to walk in darkness on this earth will spend eternity in darkness.

Our actions and choices today not only have cost and benefits in this life but also in the life to come! CHOOSE THE LIGHT!!!

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Turkey & Cheese Wraps, Chips, Salad, Hot Apples, Milk Thursday Toast, Eggs, Bacon, Juice, Milk Pork Chops, Broccoli, Rice, Salad, Peaches, Milk Friday Waffles, Fruit, Juice, Milk Pizza, Corn, Pineapple, Milk

ROTARY CLUB NEWS Mary Lee Brooks, head of the tax department for Condley & Company, was invited to tell the Club about the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was recently passed by the Congress. She went into details about some of the changes for individuals pertaining to deductions and credits that go into effect this year. She told about Family Incentives and the Federal Estate Taxes. She touched on Corporate Taxes and some of the major changes in these as well. She had an

informative presentation as she tried to answer questions from the members as well.

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

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

Central Baptist Church Pastor Bud Akins 301 E Moran 773-2577 Worship: 11:00

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

Central Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland 325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00

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

MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church Greg Taylor 325-513-2505 AM worship 11:00 Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00 Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Ron Ballard, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00

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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Dylan Muehlstein exhibited the Champion Duroc Barrow at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Dylan is the son of Curt and Naomi Muehlstein of Stamford and the grandson of Sandra Muehstein of Avoca. Dylan is a 4th grader at Oliver Elementary and a member of Jones County 4-H. Emily Muehlstein exhibited the Grand Champion Barrow and Champion Crossbred at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Emily is the daughter of Curt and Naomi Muehlstein of Stamford and the granddaughter of Sandra Muehlstein of Avoca. Emily is a 6th grader at Stamford Middle School and a member of Jones County 4-H.

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Wesley Muehlstein exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow and Champion Hampshire at the 2018 Jones County Livestock Show. Wesley is the son of Curt and Naomi Muehlstein of Stamford and the grandson of Sandra Muehlstein of Avoca. Wesley is a 4th grader at Oliver Elementary and a member of Jones County 4-H.