February 2, 2018 - Stamford American

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Gift of Collecting Lela Bevel has been saving Coke tabs for around 17 years to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. She became aware of the fundraising project when her grandson Peyton Bevel was born and her son, Brad and wife Joy stayed in the Ronald McDonald House. When Country Elegance director, Patsy Richards found out a local Lueders/Avoca teacher, Tanjena Famble, was collecting tabs to send, she aided Lela in donating her tabs to the cause. Every year, the Ronald McDonald House is able to raise more than $10,000 from the sale of the tabs to local recycling centers. Since the tabs are made of high quality, high grade aluminum that can bring in a good price and are easier to collect and transport than aluminum cans.

The Ronald McDonald House will accept tabs from individuals and they recommend cashing in the coke tabs and mailing the amount to the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth.

The Ronald McDonald House provides housing for families who have children undergoing care in the Fort Worth Area.

Lela is pictured right with son, Brad Bevel, and her donation.

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The banquet is open to the community and will include a meal, awards and a speaker. The awards this year will recognize one business of the year, one citizen of the year and a senior boy and girl. There will also be a special thank you to the Chamber of Commerce members.

Tickets will go on sale in mid-February for $20. Come by the Chamber office at 107 E. McHarg Street or

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Come Meet Your Candidates Running for State and Local Positions at the “Meet Candidates” Meal and Cake Auction Fundraiser

Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet: Better Together The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will host their annual banquet on Thursday, March 1, 2018. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Better Together.”

“We hope the banquet will be a time for the community to come together and celebrate Stamford by recognizing the citizens and businesses that make Stamford the place it is,” Caitlin Richards, executive director of the Stamford Chamber of

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contact a board member to purchase tickets. Current board members are: Keith Gilbreath, Jamie Jordan, Cary McClintock, Callie Metler-Smith, Johnna Page, Sherrie Raughton, Michael Steele, Patsy Richards and Lucy Wedeking. Contact Caitlin Richards at 325-773-2411 or chamberdirector@stamfordtx.org with any questions.

The Leadership Advisory Board of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Jones County will host Meet the Candidates Dinner on Thursday, February 8th, 2018. The event will be held at the Lawrence Hall Activity Center, 801 23rd St. in Anson. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and candidate presentations will begin at 6:30 p.m.

March Primary election will be held on the 6th, this is an opportunity to meet some of the candidates that are on the ballot. Here is a list of those who have committed to attend: U.S. Representative District 19, Miguel Levario Governor, Tom Wakely Commissioner of General Land Office, Davey Edwards State Representative District 71, Sam Hatton State Representative District 71, Stan Lambert District Judge, Brooks Hagler

District Clerk, Lacey Hansen District Clerk, Laura Davis County Clerk, LeeAnn Jennings County Tax AssessorCollector, Gloria Little County Tax AssessorCollector, Jamie Jordan County Tax AssessorCollector, Whitney Ortega County Treasurer, Amber Thompson County Treasurer, Shere Miller County Commissioner Pct. 2, Lonnie Vivian County Commissioner Pct. 2, Steve Lefevre Justice of the Peace, Cheryl Guernsey Constable, Danny Jimenez Meet the Candidates is your chance to meet and hear from candidates running for local, state offices. You will hear their political position which can help you make your decision on who will get your vote.

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Nominations Are Now Being Accepted For The Chamber’s Annual Awards Stamford wouldn’t be Stamford without its businesses and citizens. The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will be recognizing a Business of the Year and a Citizen of the Year at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet on Thursday, March 1, 2018.

The Chamber is accepting nominations for the two awards until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. To nominate a citizen or business, list the citizen or business and a brief description of why they should be recognized.

Descriptions should be no more than 500 words and can be typed or handwritten. Please submit nominations by email to chamberdirector@stamfordtx.org, mail to 107 E. McHarg Street Stamford, TX 79553, or drop them by the Chamber’s office located at 107 E. McHarg Street.

The board of directors will review the nominations and select the recipients. Recipients will be contacted and then announced at the Banquet. The Chamber hopes you will help recognize the great individuals and businesses that make Stamford the community it is with your nominations. Contact Executive Director, Caitlin Richards at 325773-2411 with any questions.

BIRTHDAYS FEB 1st - Laura Vega FEB 4th - Michael Copeland Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-773-5550 and let us know!

Stamford Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on South Swenson Thursday, January 25th. With very windy conditions the last few days, fire hazard conditions have worsened.

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VOLUNTEER: The Stamford VIP Center is in need of volunteer route drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels to our homebound people.

Please contact Rita at 325-773-2337 Stamford VIP Center.

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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.

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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.

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CHAMBER BANQUET: The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will host their annual banquet on Thursday, March 1, 2018. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Better Together.” The banquet is open to the community and will include a meal, awards and a speaker. Nominations are now being accepted for one business of the year, one citizen of the year and a senior boy and girl.

Tickets will go on sale in mid-February for $20 and can be purchased at the Chamber office at 107 E. McHarg Street or from any board member. Contact Caitlin Richards at 325-7732411 or chamberdirector@ stamfordtx.org with any questions.

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JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

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From January 12, 2018 thru January 25, 2018 the Jones County Sheriff’s Office responded to 104 calls for service, and conducted 22 Traffic Stops. The following subjects were booked into Jones County Jail: Patricia Ann Paredes, Hold for Taylor County; Tomi Johnson, Hold for Taylor County; Bethany Huffman, Hold for Taylor County; Josie Richter, Hold for Taylor County; Sharleen Halbert, Hold for Taylor County; Nancy Brown, Hold for Taylor County; Kristy Ferguson, Hold for Taylor County; Felica Dominique Bolding, Warrant; Sonia Sanders, Hold for Taylor County; Amy Alaniz, Hold for Taylor County; Jenna Lewis, Hold for Taylor County; Tosha Burdett, Warrant; Deven Ingram, Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence w/intent to impair; Resisting Arrest; Possession of Marijuana < 2oz.; Carse Adam Crews, Possession of Methamphetamine; Rodrick Eugene West, Assault causes Bodily Injury Family Violence; Cornelio Reyna, Driving while Intoxicated – 3rd or more; Jacob Riley, Driving while Intoxicated – 2nd; Raul Aguilar , Warrant; James Titus, Hold for Taylor County; Juan Jose Hernandez, Warrant; James Robert Sherman, Warrant; Alvin Gardner, Warrants x2; Karyn Michelle Cantu, Warrant; Sharon Kay Hollabaugh, Hold for Haskell County; Jason McMinn, Parole Hold; Sallie Bagwell – Driffill, Warrant; Jonathan Burt, Warrant; Ashley Bevers, Warrants x3; Kenneth Wayne Davis, Public Intoxication; Brandy Reena Walker, Possession of Controlled Substance; Defective Tail Lamps; Driving while License Invalid; Samantha Elizabeth Feemster, Possession of Marijuana; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Warrant; David James Acosta, Possession of Marijuana ; Darrold Stoebner, Hold for Taylor County; Wendell Kurtz, Driving while License Invalid; Richard Neal, No Driver’s License; Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility ; Juan Holguin, Warrants x3; Dustin Cole Beach, Driving while License Invalid; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia; Fail to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Alicia Steele, Driving while License Invalid w/previous conviction; Jacquline Nicole Tonche, Driving while License Invalid w/ previous convictions; Anthony Lerma, Hold for Haskell County; Darrell Wayne Sanders, Hold for Haskell County; Douglas Hartley, Hold for Haskell County; Veenus Gomez, Assault Family Violence; Crystal Renee Waddington, Warrant; Kacy Scott, Possession of Controlled Substance; Laura Trevino, Hold for Taylor County; Rhonda Foster, Hold for Taylor County; Deborah McNiel, Parole Warrant; Mark Tomlinson, Expired Registration; Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility; Johnny Baker, Driving while License Invalid; Lance Charles Holloway, Driving while Intoxicated; John Edward Applin Jr, Driving while License Invalid; Public Intoxica-

tion; Disorderly Conduct; Resist Arrest, Search or Transport; Deirdre Ann Douglas, Driving while License Invalid w/previous conviction; Elizabeth Santana, Hold for Taylor County; Nikita Martinez, Hold for Taylor County; Talitha Brewster, Hold for Taylor County; Branda Walker, Hold for Taylor County; Jessica Christensen, Hold for Taylor County; Roberto Cerda Esquivel Jr, Warrant; Ashley Spencer, Warrant; Anna Lisa Lozano, Warrant; Terry Current, Hold for Taylor County; Camille Simon, Hold for Taylor County; Arik Max Burleson, Warrant Calls for Service: Abandoned Vehicle – 3, Agency Assist – 8, Alarm -2, Animal Control – 3, Animal Cruelty – 1, Assault – 1, Burglary – 1, Child Custody – 2, Civil Matter – 1, Civil Standby – 4, Disturbance – 5, Domestic Disturbance – 3, Fire – 9, Harassment – 2, Illegal Dumping – 4, Investigation – 7, Livestock – 7, Motorist Assist – 3, Motor Vehicle Assist – 2, Public Service – 4, Reckless Driver – 7, Road Hazard – 3, Suicidal Subject – 2, Suspicious Activity - 10, Theft – 3, Transport – 1, Vandalism – 1, Warrant Service – 2, Welfare Check – 7, 911 Hang-up – 3 Calls for Service: 01/14/2018 Deputy Zertuche responded to a disturbance call. Calling party stated that a known female came to their residence and an altercation ensued. The female struck the home owner and left the scene. Deputy Zertuche located the female and a citation was issued.

01/16/2018 Lieutenant Torres responded to a suspicious vehicle call. Calling party stated a vehicle was damaged in a fire the previous day.

Lieutenant Torres located the vehicle and it was later determined it was used in a hit and run in Abilene, Texas. Vehicle was impounded and Abilene Police were notified.

01/15/2018 Sergeant Alfaro responded to a local business having trouble with a male patron.

Sergeant Alfaro contacted the male and advised him of his options. Male patron paid for services rendered and removed himself and his belongings from the property.

01/20/2018 Deputy Soliz responded to a disturbance call. Calling party stated that they were told to leave the property they reside at. Deputy Soliz made contact with all parties involved and they all agreed to separate for the remainder of the evening until cooler heads prevailed.

01/21/2018 Deputy Lively responded to a suicidal subject call. Calling party stated that a friend made suicidal threats and they were not certain of their whereabouts. Deputy Lively checked a last known location but was unable to locate the subject. Friends called and stated they located the subject in Taylor County, Texas.

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Pregnancy Care Center of the Northern Big Country 2018 Women’s Brunch The first annual Women’s Brunch benefitting the Pregnancy Care Center of the Northern Big Country was held January 20 at the Haskell Civic Center. One hundred and forty seven ladies of all ages helped make this major fund raiser a big success by providing the PCCNBC with approximately one-third of its annual need.

Keynote Speaker, Ramona Davis, spoke of her experiences as Executive Director of the Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center of Denton. Her testimony was encouraging and explained the important role pregnancy centers play in helping others.

Reba Wagoner, PCC of the NBC Executive Director introduced Board of Directors Jackie Bingham, Tory Ponder, Sherri Adams and Laurie Newberry. She also relayed information about the progress and operation of the center and thanked all the volunteers and donors for their support.

Lively fiddle music was provided by the talented Earthman Family of O’Brien, accompanied by Ford Cole and Ben Holt on guitars. A brunch buffet consisting of breakfast casserole, vegetable cups, fruit, donut holes, and breakfast sausages was served.

Mickey Wagoner, Swenson Baptist Church Pastor and husband of Executive Director Reba Wagoner, created a lovely original cross sculpture and donated it for

a drawing. June Winter won the prize. Other door prizes were awarded to various guests.

Twenty-one table hostesses decorated their individual tables with beautiful table coverings, centerpieces, place settings, and various other appointments. Each table provided seating for up to eight guests. The lovely tables displayed imagination, creativity, and beauty, making the event very special for all attendees. Four tables raised $1,000 each toward the total amount donated at the brunch.

Serving as Table Hostesses were Catherine Hall, Abilene; Keila Pierson, Haskell; Cheryl Rice, Stamford; June Winter, Aspermont; FCCLA members Sadie Cole, Carlee Dancer, Sterling Cullen and Jaelynn Bryant and Sponsor Cherry Pittcock with Olivia Cole, Stamford; Laurie Newberry, Haskell; Lea Wethington, Roby; Angela Friday, Hamlin; Cornerstone Baptist, Haskell; Jennifer White, Hamlin; Jana Grisham, Old Glory; Renee Gober, Haskell; Tara Moses, Throckmorton; Rachel Steele, Lueders; Amanda Willie, Florence; Deanna McNeely, Hamlin; Beth Stone, Hamlin; Kayla Flanary, Rule; Virginia Bingham, Aspermont; Reba Wagoner, Swenson; and Tory Ponder, Haskell.

Stamford Middle School AVID members helped make the brunch possible.

Contributing their time and effort were members

Savanna Gonzalez, Chloe Hall, Madison Woolf, Brylee Strand, Kayla Cantu, Emily Patterson, Riley Paige Carver, and Brianna Villanueva and Sponsors Lindsay Strand and Michelle Gilbert.

Thirteen communities were represented with members from the following churches attending: Beltway Park, Abilene; Swenson Baptist; First Baptist, Haskell; Harvest Church, Roby; Bethel Assembly, Anson; Cornerstone Baptist Fellowship, Haskell; First Baptist, Hamlin; Christian Life, Throckmorton; First Baptist, Florence; Church of Christ, Anson; Greater Independent Baptist, Haskell; First Baptist, Weinert; First Baptist, Paducah; Redeemer Church, Abilene; Nocona Hill Community Church, Nocona; First Baptist, Aspermont; East Side Baptist, Haskell; First Baptist, Woodson and Christian Missions, Jacksboro.

Plans are under way for next year’s brunch which will be near the end of February. Table hostesses can start planning their decorations and looking forward to treating their guests.

The PCC of the NBC is currently collecting change through the Baby Bottle Fund Drive through churches in the service area. Call 940-863-4288 or stop by the center, 706 S. Avenue E., Haskell, to get a baby bottle for your church. The collection began on Sanctity of Life Sunday, January 21 and will continue through Sunday, February 18.

All services of the PCC of the NBC are free of charge.

Pregnancy tests, vitamins, physician referrals, educational classes and diapers are among the things provided as funds allow.

The center is a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to helping those experiencing pregnancy while showing compassion and love, helping make life choices for families and the unborn.

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Luci Wedeking Hey, y’all! Things have been busy behind the scenes in the museum lately, and in the library too! Jewellee and I have written before about working toward building a professionally maintained archive within the museum, thought I’d share some of the progress we’ve been making.

After months of research, planning, budgeting, and proposal writing, I’m happy to share we just submitted a new grant proposal for over $23,000 to help properly furnish Stamford’s first historical archives!

Back in October, I was lucky to get the chance to visit with Darryl Tocker, CEO of the Tocker Foundation, who has been very generous in helping the Stamford Carnegie Library over the last several years.

Daryl has been a proud partner in supporting the library by funding our updated automation system, several new computers, the digitization of the Stamford American archives, and the TAME Traveling Science Museum we had for the kids back in the summer of 2016. He was excited to hear the library and museum had been partnered under one direction and expressed interest in the possibility of helping us build our first archives.

If awarded, the grant will pay for industrial steel shelving, hundreds of acid free archival boxes and supplies, as well as new computers and cataloging software to make a searchable database of the museum’s collection, similar to what we already use in the library. In fact, with the collection software we are looking to use, the archive will be searchable from the library as well, which will greatly help with answering the many research requests we receive! This will be a tremendous resource to researchers and genealogists alike, as well as folks here in town wanting to learn more about their own

family history in Stamford.

We will hear back in March or April, hopefully there will be some good news to share around then!

I’ve really got to thank you all, over the last 6 months, we have had an outpouring of positive response from the community, people are excited to be a part of what we are doing now that a new standard has been set, and our archives have already begun to grow! We’ve started to partner with other local institutions who share in our mission of preserving Western heritage, like the Texas Cowboy Reunion and Oldtimer’s Association, in housing some of their own historical artifacts. As whispers of progress and good news have begun to spread, we’ve recently rekindled an old relationship that goes back even farther to the roots of Stamford’s very foundation. There are some really exciting things in the works right now, and I will share more of this as I am able to!

Another update on our progress of the Stamford American Archives digitization grant, as I am writing this, there are currently 372 old Stamford newspapers viewable online on The Portal to Texas History (https://texashistory.unt. edu/). You may now search Stamford newspapers from 1904-1908, and 1925-1927, and the University of North Texas is actively digitizing more of the old microfilm every day and adding more complete papers every week. If you go on the

website, type in “Stamford Carnegie Library” under the search bar, to find all the digitized copies of the “Stamford Leader” and “The Stamford News.”

You can search for people, businesses, events, etc. by typing a name or keyword for what you want to find!

Just to test it out, just now I typed in “Wedeking” and 10 newspapers came up from 1925-1927. There is really no telling what all you will be able to find, and if you need any help in trying it out, you are welcome to come use a computer in the library, and I will gladly show you. It’s so cool and easy to use, I could seriously sit here and search through these old papers all day!

Going to leave you with some photos of our last Family Night where we had a big museum scavenger hunt. We had 25 in attendance and had so much fun, we plan to do it again next year. I’d like to thank our middle school interns (pictured here with our new John Selmon exhibit), Jacoby, Alyssa, Shelby, Teresa, Hailee, and Scott!

Thank you for your help in the museum, we couldn’t do it without you!!!

And as always, we love for you to stop by, whether to volunteer or just to visit.

If you have visitors from out of town, bring them by!

Our email is cowboycountrymuseum@yahoo.com or you can call us at (325)7732500.

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Halen Bauer - 1st grade

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Believe it or not, the wind is not blowing today.

In fact it is beautiful outside, a little cool, but nice.

Just wish we could get a good rain. It sure was nice the other morning when it started to rain, but it left us too quick. PRAY FOR RAIN. It seems the sickness is still serious and so many are very ill. It is so sad and scary that so many children have died due to this flu and other complications.

We are so glad to hear that Pide Dunham is doing better. Mittie reported that he will be in therapy soon, maybe in Abilene.

She wasn’t sure right now where he would be sent.

I know they will both be glad to get closer to home.

Well, January is leaving us the end of this week, so maybe we need to take a look at what’s coming up in February. Of course Friday is Ground Hog Day. Maybe we will get some rain.

Sunday, February 4, there will be a meeting at the Old Glory Lodge Hall beginning at 4 P M. The evening meal will be Pot Luck furnished by the members.

We have decided to not have a Senior Citizens Dance at the Old Glory Community Center this month due to all the flu and other sickness. But keep in touch with us because we plan to have a

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By Anita Dozier dance in March.

February 12 is Lincoln’s Birthday.

February 14 is Valentine’s Day, remember those that are special to you.

February 14, The Multi County Retired Teachers and School Personnel will be meeting in Stamford at the Orient Street Church of Christ at 11:30 A M for their luncheon and meeting.

Thursday, February 15, the Hobby Club will be meeting at 2 P M in the Sagerton Community Center.

February 22 is Washington’s birthday.

Saturday, February 24, we plan to have our monthly musical if the weather is good and everyone is well. We sure are looking forward to it.

On Saturday, Carm Letz drove to Abilene to visit her children, Lacey and Micah New, Darbee, Laynee, and Hazelee and had lunch with them. Saturday evening Carm and Dale were in Aspermont at

Marvin and Brenda Vahlenkamps where they joined in some card games with Marvin and Brenda, Keith and Lou Corzine and Rita Stephens.

Terry and Laramie Letz and Brody went to Austin on Saturday where Brody was in competition in sparring in karate.

Kara Briggs and Crete of Haskell visited with her grandparents, Glen and Helen Pierce, on Saturday.

Visiting with Glen and Helen on Sunday were Matthew Pierce of Lubbock and Kim Lowack of O G. Thought for the week: “Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.”

Happy Birthday wishes go to Steve Letz, Nancy Clark, Leslie Kupatt, Sara Lehrmann, Jewelee Kusenstler, Lilly Dudensing, Jimmy Martinez, Guy Callicoatte, Dan Rosenberg, Leon Stegemoeller, Juanita Swink, Marilyn Martin, R G Hanson, Laramie Letz, Jerry Wienke, Chet Holt, Russell Schonerstedt, Whitney Hunt, Buddy Tredemeyer, Carl Stegemoeller, Jerry Kainer, and Tristen Stafford. We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Jimmy and Jana Grisham, and Rody and Hannah Goodwin. Have a great day.

CANDIDATES: Continued from page 1 The most important reason to attend would be to support youth educational programs.

Meet the Candidates is an annual fundraiser benefitting the Jones County 4-H program and the Extension Education Association in Jones County. These organizations will host a cake auction to raise funds towards educational initiatives in Jones County.

All proceeds to benefit the 4-H clubs in Jones

County, Stamford, Hamlin and Anson and Compere and Sunshine Extension Education clubs Jones County.

If you are in need of auxiliary assistance please contact our office at least 72 hours before the event.

For tickets or more information Steve Estes, CEA-Ag./NR or Kim Miles, CEA-FCS at (325)823-2432 or email jones@ag.tamu. edu.

The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide

equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.

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JV Dominates Stamford Tournament SHS played hosted to the 9th grade/JV Tournament on January 25-27. The 9th grade Bulldogs played two very close games, but fell to Hawley 37-36 and to Haskell 35-27. They won their final game however vs.

Knox City 54-30. The JV Bulldogs won all three of their games, defeating Haskell 59-37, Hawley 49-30 and Knox City 52-25. The JV will face off against Anson in a regular game on Feb. 5.

STAMFORD ISD MENU Feb 5-Feb 9 Monday Sausage Kolache Yogurt Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Bulldog Chicken Bowl, Savory Green Beans, Roll, Apple Slices, Milk Variety Tuesday Cheese Omelet & Toast OR Cereal Bar & Yogurt Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Texas Basket, Fresh Veggie Cup, Mixed Fruit, Milk Variety Wednesday Waffles Sausage Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Chicken Alfredo, Breadstick,

Tuscan Veggies, Garden Salad, Peaches, Cookie, Milk Variety Thursday Breakfast Pizza or Cereal Bar & Yogurt Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Multigrain Chips, Broccoli Bites, Fresh Veggie Cup, Snowball Salad, Milk Variety Friday French Toast Sausage Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Chicken Fajitas, Lettuce & Tomato, Tiny Tomato Cup, Charro Beans, Salsa, Hot Cinnamon Apples, Milk

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Rural Life and Civic Responsibility

Over the weekend, my friend Erica Grieder, columnist for the Houston Chronicle and one of Texas’ best political commentators, opined on Twitter about the importance of reasonable-minded folks running for office.

This applies to all levels of government, but her thoughts were primarily directed at the local level.

This got me to thinking about involvement in local communities, not just as an important task, but as a responsibility.

It’s no secret that Theodore Roosevelt is an alltime favorite of mine. His unabashed curiosity, passion, leadership, and sense of duty to country and fellow man are qualities that we desperately need in America and are qualities that we should all strive to emulate. In a speech entitled “The Duties of American Citizenship,” given in Buffalo, New York in 1883, Roosevelt spoke pointedly about the importance of involvement in local affairs: “It ought to be axiomatic in this country that every man must devote a reasonable share of his time to doing his duty in the political life of the community. No man has a right to shirk his political duties under whatever plea of pleasure or business.” He concludes this thought with a pointed flourish, stating that anyone who

BALES GINNED AT AREA GINS as of 1/30/18 Ericksdahl Coop Gin 17,191 Farmer’s Coop GinStamford - 37,937 Farmer’s Coop Gin-Anson - 18,202 Farmer’s Coop GinRadium - 14,778

shirks his duty to the state in time of peace shall be regarded as “only one degree worse than the man who thus shirks it in time of war.”

As a society, we rarely think of local community involvement as a “duty,” particularly not on par with wartime duty. We tend to view community involvement as a volunteer opportunity that we might participate in later, if it is convenient, and if we don’t have anything else going on. It’s high time we stop that attitude.

As I’ve written in the past, we stand at a particularly crucial time for rural America. State, national, and global economic forces are not particularly friendly to us. Our local budgets are tighter, as revenues decline and expenses go up. We continue to have less and less representation on the state and national political levels. New vision, new direction, and innovative ideas are necessary to ensure that our rural communities survive, and even more necessary if we want our communities to truly THRIVE for current and future generations.

Not since our forefathers tamed and settled these rural lands has it been so critical for strong voices to step up and lead in rural communities.

I know you’re busy in life. I am too. We’re all

ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker busy. But in our local community, SOMEONE is going to get involved, whether you like it or not, whether you have time or not.

Whether it’s an elected office, taking leadership in a community organization, or devoting your resources or voice to impact the community’s direction, what will you do? Will you heed the call of Roosevelt and devote a reasonable share of your time to do your duty? Or will you simply leave your community’s fate to the whims of those who didn’t have anything else to do?

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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Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of the Bearcats The Bulldogs took down the Hawley Bearcats 61-48 in action on Tuesday, January 30. Three Bulldogs scored in double digits; Noah Horn led the scoring with 18 points, followed by Zach Duran and Peyton Bevel with 13 each.

The 9th grade won 33-15 as did the JV 34-30.

The Varsity and JV will face off against Anson on Friday, February 2.

Junior High Scores Junior High Mixed Team 7 - Hawley 18 7th Grade 43 - Hawley 23 8th Grade 22 - Hawley 37

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MS and Vaccines Must Have A Carefully Balanced Relationship

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have multiple sclerosis. I have been told NOT to get the shingles vaccine by one doctor, and I have been told TO get the shot by another. I had the shingles twice a long time ago.

Does the fact that it is a live culture have an effect on the recommendation? -- D.M. ANSWER: Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that may be triggered by the increase in the immune system response following some vaccinations. That has to be balanced against the benefits of not getting the disease. There remains controversy about this, and you must, of course, discuss it with your neurologist.

However, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has made some recommendations, with which I agree. It concluded that influenza, hepatitis B, varicella and tetanus vaccines are safe for people with MS. Most live, attenuated vaccines are not recommended. These include the live flu vaccine (given by nasal spray; flu shots are not live vaccines, and flu shots are generally considered safe) and yellow fever vaccine, which is controversial.

The current shingles vaccine Zostrix, even though it is a live, attenuated vaccine, is considered safe, because almost everybody in the age group of MS has had chickenpox and thus has the virus already in the body.

There is a new shingles vaccine called Shingrix, hopefully available soon. It is a subunit vaccine, made without any infectious virus. The MS society has not written about the new vaccine, but based on the biology of MS and shingles, I think that the benefit of the new vaccine greatly outweighs any small risk of an exacerbation. Again, this needs to be individualized with your doctor.

You can read the MS society’s recommendations here: http://bit.ly/2AIa7DK. DR. ROACH WRITES: A recent column on oral herpes generated numerous letters. Most of these asked about using valacyclovir (Valtrex) or another oral antiviral. These drugs can be given at earliest onset of symptoms (usually 2 grams given twice, 12 hours apart) or taken all the time to prevent outbreaks (usually 500 mg once a day).

When used at the onset of an attack (it should be started at the first appearance of reliable symptoms, which for some people is noticeable tingling, burning or itching), it can shorten the duration of the blisters by about a day. People who do not have any early symptoms are less likely to benefit, and can consider taking medications all the time. This would be reasonable for people with pain or disfiguring lesions (I had a patient, a

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By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. professional actor, for whom I prescribed valacyclovir). Valacyclovir is expensive (average wholesale price is about $10 a pill, but I found it much cheaper through the drug discount site Goodrx.com) and has the potential for serious side effects, so it is not a medication that I prescribe frequently.

Other readers asked about tea tree oil.

Although this herbal product has some antiviral and antibacterial activity, I was not impressed by the research done so far, and don’t recommend it; however, it is safe for most people, and several readers say that it helped them. Finally, many asked about lysine, with several personal stories of effectiveness. The literature remains equivocal, but most studies have found that lysine is no more effective than placebo for treatment or prevention of herpes cold sores. However, lysine may be effective in canker sores, which are not related to herpes.

READERS: The booklet on herpes explains this common infection in detail.

Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach, Book No. 1202, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address.

Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com. (c) 2018 North America Syndicate Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Talk to Someone This week I want to continue my thoughts from last week where I talked about trying not to be your own worst critic.

After I wrote my article, I continued to think about this topic as it really is a very relatable one for a lot of you out there.

We do tend to try to talk THOUGHTS FROM ourselves out of things or even let things get bottled UNDER THE CAP up inside to the point where our self-esteem hits Will McClure an all-time low. I don’t mean to be pessimistic about this, but it is the truth as there are some things that we do not like about ourselves where we explicitly choose to keep things to ourselves. However, even though we think we are doing what is best for ourselves and the people around us, we are actually doing more harm to our mental state than actually helping.

So, my thoughts this week stem from this idea and that is instead of letting things build up inside, reach out and talk to someone about what is going on in your life. You don’t have to go to big measures like seeing a psychiatrist, but there is at least one person in your life that is willing to just sit and listen about what is bothering you at the time. Think about this, when something bad happens in your life, what do your friends and family say to you? I bet it is something along these lines: “Let me know if you want to talk.” When you think about it, it sounds like a broken record when someone says that to you after a bad experience, but it is a comforting thought that someone is willing to listen. Talking to someone else lets you get your emotions off of your chest and can actually heal you mentally as you are able to unleash whatever is bothering you at the time. Sure, you may think talking about your burdens and fears too much will make you seem like a whiner to some, but if you have someone that is willing to listen to whatever is bothering you that can be one less thing to worry about.

In fact, the person you talk to can help you with that problem as well if you feel it is a problem!

All I am saying is that we should never keep doubt to ourselves and instead open up to others that are willing to help and listen. Even if you feel like you are alone, there will always be someone that will step up and offer their ear to you. Even if you are not looking for advice, just being able to unleash your burdens can do wonders for your psyche and even build confidence in yourself.

Like I said last week, if you let yourself be your own worst critic, you will never move forward. On the same note, keeping things that are bothering you to yourself will hardly ever work out in your favor. Just take a moment, gather your thoughts and seek out a friend or a family member that is ready and willing to hear about your worries and problems. After all, why keep things bottled up inside when instead you can let things out and end up becoming better for it? The best part is that you never have to schedule an appointment to talk to a friend.

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

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Good Memories of a Good Friend I’m gonna miss my buddy Tom Cox who passed away Dec 31. I didn’t know Tom very well at Baylor. He was in psychology and journalism. I was in English and drama. I knew him, of course. Everybody knew Tom, that little guy from Arkansas who had a mischievous look and always appeared to be cooking up some kind of big deal.

We became close friends in the Army. We were both students at Fort Devens, home of the Army Security Agency School. We were standing in line at the chow hall on Thanksgiving Day when we saw each other for the first time since leaving Baylor. We decided to forego the military on that special day and went into Boston. We picked out a restaurant, sat down and ordered a Thanksgiving meal. The waitress yelled out, “Two Turkey Dinners!”

We were expected something a bit more refined.

Somehow Tom ended up with a Kaiser automobile and we often took it to New York. Sometimes it made it all the way. One night Tom was hauling some of

his fellow ASA students into the big city and he let us out somewhere around Times Square, saying he had a date and would meet us in a few hours later.

The guys and I were walking near an intersection and saw a commotion. A crowd had gathered around a car that was spewing steam out from under the front of the car. Sure enough, it was Tom and his date. Tom yelled out at us, “Say could y‘all help push us over to the side of the road?” Somehow Tom finished his date and got the car fixed enough to get us back to Ft Devens. Tom is an extremely resourceful person.

Another time we were in the Kaiser headed home for the Christmas holidays when somewhere in Pennsylvania the Kaiser gave up the ghost. There were 3 of us this time and we piled up all the money we had

and bought a B42 Oldsmobile. That lasted nearly 100 miles and we ended up at a mechanic’s garage in some small town. The B42 was going to require some time to repair, so we hitchhiked home.

During the holidays I acquired a 52 Chevy 4-door sedan, and we headed back to the post in it. We couldn’t remember the name of the town where we had left the B42 so I took Tom to an airport and he rented a plane and had the pilot fly over small towns in Pennsylvania to see if he could spot the garage where he had left the B42. As it turned out, Tom left the car there, gave

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it to the mechanic and we continued our trip back to Ft Devens.

After training we were both stationed in Germany.

Tom bought a Volkswagen.

He dated a gal in Frankfurt who was an underwater stripper. She worked at a club that featured a big fish tank behind the bar. But instead of fish, it had disrobing girls. Once Tom and I double dated in his Volkswagen. I sat in the backseat with a girl I had just met. She was a friend of Tom’s girl. Of all things we ended up parked somewhere and before I knew it the couple in the front seat were getting it on pretty heavy. The couple in the back seat just kind of looked at each other.

Every time with Tom was a unique experience.

Applications being accepted for Taylor County Master Gardener class The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Taylor County is now taking applications for its next Master Gardener volunteer training class. 12 sessions will be held from February 15 to April 24. Most classes are on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Three (3) Tuesday evening and two (2) Saturday classes will be conducted.

Master Gardener classes address topics ranging from plant growth and development to plant diseases, insects, soils, and basic landscaping and garden design.

Individuals completing the training become certified Master Gardeners, assisting AgriLife Extension through community education in horticulture.

Volunteer hours may be applied to a variety of approved projects discussed during training.

Interns completing classroom training and passing the final exam will be required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service toward youth and/or adult education outreach their first year, and 24 hours annually thereafter.

Class size is limited to 20 participants and the deadline for submitting the application is Feb. 1. A registration fee of $150 is payable in full on the first day of class for those selected to participate. No refunds will be issued after start of classes. A background check is required on all applicants participating in the Master

Gardener program.

Applications are available online at https://taylor.agrilife.org/ or available by calling or coming by the Taylor County Extension Office (325-6726048) located on the grounds of the Taylor County Expo Center.

Submission of the application is not automatic acceptance into the class.

Acceptance to the class is based on the person’s willingness to volunteer and the completeness of their application. Master Gardeners support the community by providing information and advice on gardening and landscaping, providing technical assistance, and being involved in a variety of horticulture-related community service projects.

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325-773-5550 HELP WANTED Stamford Residence & Rehab is looking to hire a Weekend RN Supervisor & PRN CNA’S, LVN’S, & RN’S. Please call for more info.

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SERVICE Tennis Lessons - Bailee Wiley is going to give tennis lessons to anyone interested in the 5th-9th grade. Lessons will be taught at the SHS tennis courts. The cost will be $15 per hour per person.

Contact Bailee for more information or if you are interested in taking lessons at 325-668-6160.

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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.

Danny Jimenez, Constable Jones County, Texas

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing The Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. of Stamford, Texas will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2018, at the 210 E. McHarg Street in Stamford, Texas, at 5:00 pm, as required by law to notify the people that the

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Bonnie Lefevre Davis, Deceased, were issued on January 29, 2018, in Cause No. 18-7333, pending in the County Court of Jones County, Texas, to Deborah Oliver.

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.

Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. is making application for a USDA Grant under the Community Facilities Program in the amount of $40,000.00 to help with the cost for replacing existing grandstands that are considered unsafe and need to be replaced.

Deborah Oliver, Executor of the Estate of Bonnie Lefevre Davis, Deceased c/o: James Decker Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott 127 East McHarg Street Stamford, TX 79553 DATED the 29th day of January, 2018. /s/ James Decker Shahan Guevara Decker Arrott Attorney for Applicant State Bar Number: 24069593 127 East McHarg Street Stamford, TX 79553 Telephone: (325) 773-2255 Facsimile: (325) 773-2277

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CLEAR The Apostle Paul once gave his young companion Timothy some very good advice. In Paul’s final charge to Timothy, we find some great godly wisdom that without a doubt benefited Timothy as he continued on in His Christian journey.

One thing that Paul encouraged Timothy to do was to, “keep a clear mind in every situation” (2 Tim. 4:5). I believe this is great advice for all believers and we too should try our very best to keep our mind clear in all situations.

The Bible says that “as a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Pro. 23:7). The way that we think usually corresponds to the man or woman that we tend to be.

That is why we are encouraged to “Fix our thoughts on what is true, and honor-

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able, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable”, we should always do our best to “Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise” (Phil. 4:8).

When we think right we not only act right, but we also have the peace of Christ ruling in our hearts. And the peace that Jesus gives us is far more superior than anything the world could ever give us (John 14:27).

Sometimes it’s hard to keep a clear mind in every situation; however, if we are grounded in Him then we will think like Him. Him, of course, being our Living and Holy Savior Jesus Christ. A few months ago I studied this great word of

advice that Paul gives us in the closing statements of his second letter to young Timothy. I began to think about the great importance of “keeping a clear mind in every situation” and how by doing so you could completely change your attitude and your overall daily walk with Christ. Thinking good thoughts is important and it can impact our lives so deeply. So I have come up with a short little acronym that helps keep my mind clear.

Christ - This is where it all begins for any and every believer of the truth. We must always keep our main focus on Christ. It’s so easy to shy away from the Lord in our busy lifestyles that this world consumes us with. However, if we keep our focus on Christ above all else, then everything else will fall into place (Matt. 6:33). The writer of

Hebrews encourages us to “keep our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith” (Heb. 12:2). Our Focus must always be on Christ!

Learn - We can always learn something. The best place I believe to learn is in the Word of God. When we are grounded in the Word of Truth, all of a sudden we are living out the truth in our daily lives. Another place I think we can learn is in the past. I’m not saying we should live in the past; however, I am saying that we can learn a lot from our past mistakes. Learning opens up doors for success.

Endure - This is the point where faith must overcome temptation. It’s really easy to give in to the evil one when our faith is weak.

However, the tables turn when our faith is greater than the tempter’s tactics.

Times can be tough and

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temptations will come and go, but those who endure to the end will be the faithful ones (Matt. 24:13). For the Word says, “The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure” (1 Cor. 10:13).

Armor - God’s armor enables us to defeat the enemy. We should always put on the belt of truth, the body armor of righteousness, the shoes of peace that comes from the Good News, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and take up the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God (Eph. 6:13-18). When we do this, we are prepared for whatever the enemy and the world may try to throw

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at us. Put on the Armor of God! Run - We should run towards God and away from evil. Yes, it’s easy to do the opposite, but we must understand that running to God is the only way to overcome this evil world (1 John. 5:4). The Word tells us to, “run away from the evil desires of youth and try hard to live right having faith, love and peace” (2 Tim 2:22). Run to God today and every day!

CLEAR Christ, Learn, Endure, Armor, Run… Keep your mind clear in every situation! Blessings to you this coming week!

Respect the Blood, Dalton Mathis

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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Don’t Fumble: Tackle Drunk Driving Before the Clock Starts Kickoff for one of America’s favorite pastimes is almost ready to start. For many football fans, when it’s time for Super Bowl LII, everyone’s a fan … and Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

Jones County highway safety and law enforcement officials are huddling up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a special Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk reminder to urge football fans across the nation not to drop the ball on this issue.

In all states, drivers are considered alcohol-impaired if they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. Drunk driving can be deadly, and even small amounts of alcohol can impair judgement to make driving unsafe. In 2016, there were 10,497 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drunk drivers. Among the 10,497 alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities, 67 percent (7,052) were in crashes where at least one driver had a BAC of .15 — almost twice the

legal limit. Texas had 1,438 alcohol-related vehicle fatalities in 2016.

Be sure to have a game plan for the night, allowing friends and family to know who the designated driver is. “We want to encourage folks to turn over their keys to a sober driver — our vote for game MVP — before they begin drinking,” said Kim Miles, CEA-FCS. “Drunk driving can result in serious crashes, injuries or death.

If you don’t have an MVP to make sure folks get home safely, consider other ride options.”

There are many other ways to ensure a safe ride home besides relying on a friend.

The options include using public transportation, calling a taxi, or using a rideshare program.

In addition, NHTSA’s SaferRide mobile app is another resource to help fans who have been drinking find a sober ride home. The app can identify their location and help to call a taxi or a friend to pick them up.

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should be sure to carry the ball and refrain from drinking alcohol. This Super Bowl weekend, be a team player and help keep impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel. Don’t fumble!

Designate your sober driver before the big game begins.

And remember: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program advises Super Bowl fans planning on attending a party, or watching the game at a sports bar or restaurant: •If you don’t have a designated driver, then ask a sober friend for a ride home — or call a cab/rideshare service, another friend, or relative, to pick you up. If you are at a friend’s house, stay the night.

•Never let friends drive if they have had too much to drink.

If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party: •Make sure all your guests have a non-drinking driver to take them home, or arrange for alternate transportation to see that they get home safely.

•Serve plenty of food and non-alcoholic drinks at the party.

•Host your party just like they do at the stadium: Stop serving alcohol at the end of the third quarter of the game, and begin serving coffee and dessert.

•Take the keys away from anyone who has had too much to drink.

•Remember: You can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served ends up in a drunk-driving crash.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program is funded by TxDOT and is provided at no charge to promote alcohol awareness, the dangers of impaired driving, and friends watching out for friends.

Contact: Laura Mooney, ldmooney@ag.tamu.edu, for booking information.