March 16, 2018 - Stamford American

FRIDAY MARCH 16, 2018 THE NEW STAMFORD AMERICAN VOL. 10, ISSUE 43 STAMFORD AMERICAN VOLUME 97, ISSUE 48 STAMFORD LEADER VOLUME 115, ISSUE 49

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Chamber Egg Hunt

Stamford OAP is advancing to Bi-District with Arsenic & Old Lace. Receiving All-Star Cast were Cassie King and Toby White.

Noah Horn received Honorable Mention, and Marissa Bryant was named All Star Tech Crew. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Horn.)

The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will host an Easter egg hunt on Friday, March 30, 2018 to kick off spring in Stamford and celebrate the Easter holiday. The hunt will be held at Harmon Park in Stamford, Texas at 10 a.m.

Families with children 11 years old and younger are invited to join the Chamber for the hunt. The event is free and open to families in Stamford and the greater area. Like last year, Walmart’s Easter Bunny will be there for pictures.

There will also be a few golden prize eggs hidden for the Easter egg hunters. The prizes are being donated by the local businesses. Businesses interested in donating should contact Chamber Executive Director Caitlin Richards at 325-773-2411 or chamberdirector@stamfordtx.org.

“We are excited to host this year’s Easter egg hunt again,” Richards said. “It was such a fun event for the community last year. We hope everyone will come out to enjoy it again this year and that it will bring people from outside of the community to town.”

Participants should meet at the Harmon Park Pavilion prior to 10 a.m. The hunt will start promptly. Guests are advised to arrive early and to bring their own baskets. For more information, contact the Chamber at 325-773-2411 or chamberdirector@stamfordtx.org.

Girls Place First, Varsity 2nd, JV 7th at Blackland Divide Meet The Lady Bulldogs Varsity track team took first place at Blackland Divide Meet at Roscoe Collegiate High School on March 9.

The Bulldogs Varsity placed 2nd, and the JV was 7th.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS: GIRLS 100 METER DASH: 1 Spotwood, Honesty 13.45; 3 Fletcher, Mariah 13.63 200 METER DASH: 1 Woodard, Brooklyn 27.55; 17 Beltran, Anna 32.42 400 METER DASH: 4 Terrell, Laramie 1:06.42 3200 METER RUN: 5 Macias, Brittany 14:50.00

14:42.88 100 METER HURDLES: 4 Ortiz, Adreana 18.73 4X100 METER RELAY: 4 ‘A’ 51.83 1) Spotwood, Honesty 2) Johnson, Tameka 3) Fletcher, Mariah 4) Woodard, Brooklyn 4X200 METER RELAY: 3 ‘A’ 1:51.84 1) Ortiz, Adreana 2) Johnson, Tameka 3) Fletcher, Mariah 4) Woodard, Brooklyn POLE VAULT: 1 Terrell, Laramie J8-06.00 LONG JUMP: 2 Fletcher, Mariah 15-08.75; 6 Ortiz, Adreana 14-10.00 TRIPLE JUMP: 2 Fletcher, Mariah 34-06.25; 3 Ortiz, Adreana 34-05.75

JUNIOR VARSITY 100 METER DASH: 7 Dennis, Chris 12.64; 14 Carver, Carson 13.57; 22 Thane, Sean 14.34 200 METER DASH: 11 Delarosa, Gerardo 26.52; 21 Guerrero, Danny 29.00; 25 Day, Brennon 29.99 4X100 METER RELAY: 4 ‘A’ 48.85 1) Dennis, Chris 2) Delarosa, Gerardo 3) Day, Brennon 4) West, Ben POLE VAULT: 1 Delarosa, Gerardo 9-00.00 LONG JUMP: 9 Delarosa, Gerardo 16-04.50; 16 Day, Brennon 14-10.25; 21 Dennis, Chris 14-01.75

TRIPLE JUMP: 1 West, Ben 36-06.50 DISCUS THROW: 4 Macias, Cato 91-03.25 VARSITY 3200 METER RUN: 6 Ortiz, Jonathan 12:44.96 4X100 METER RELAY: 5 ‘A’ 46.12 1) Downs, Demarcus 2) Johnson, Steven 3) Mitchell, Tre 4) Barber, Demarcus 800 METER RUN: 2 Smith, Ryheem 2:12.88; 6 Pete, Jesse 2:22.01 110 METER HURDLES: 3 Holt, Carson 15.73 100 METER DASH: 8 Mueller, Keyven 12.35; Adkins, Quinton 13.01 SEE TRACK, PG 6

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MARK THE DATE...

MAR 22-24TH

HEE HAW: The annual Sagerton Hee Haw is back at it again making jokes and bringing laughter to the community! The dates for the 2018 shows are March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th. Tickets are just $5! Opening day for tickets is March 7, 2017. For Tickets Call/Text Michelle: 1(936)-662-4263 If she is unavailable, please leave a message with your contact information, and she will get back with you at her earliest convenience. For any questions or comments, please email us at: SagertonHeeHaw@gmail.com Please “Like” & “Follow” us on our Facebook page @SagertonHeeHaw. Dinner is available for purchase. The community center dining hall opens at 5:30pm and closes at 7:00 pm. The Hee Haw band will begin the music around 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00pm.

MAR 22ND

MUSEUM PROGRAM: The Cowboy Country Museum would like to invite everyone to join us for Family Night, Thursday, March 22, beginning at 5:30 PM. Due to the inclement weather last week, we have postponed the Remuda Roundup! It will include a short presentation

about remudas on ranches, instruction on working with clay, and you will get to make your own horse sculpture in clay to be put on display 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.

MAR 24TH

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION: The Jones County Republican Party will hold their convention on March 24th at 10am at the Anson Public Library. This will be an important meeting as several important issues are pressing at the state level.

MAR 30TH

EASTER EGG HUNT: The Stamford Chamber of Commerce will host an Easter egg hunt on Friday, March 30, at Harmon Park in Stamford, Texas at 10 a.m. Families with children 11 years old and younger are invited to join the Chamber for the hunt.

The event is free and open to families in Stamford and the greater area. Like last year, Walmart’s Easter Bunny will be there for pictures. For more information, contact the Chamber at 325-7732411 or chamberdirector@ stamfordtx.org.

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The weather is provided for you

by Country Drug Store. We’re here for you Rain or Shine.

Jones County Burn Ban in Effect Adopted March 12, 2018 The Commissioners Court finds that circumstances present in all or part of the unincorporated area of the county create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning and has enacted a burn ban for the next 90 days.

The burn ban restricts any outdoor burning consisting of an exposed flame. Violation of the Court’s Order is a Class C Misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 This prohibition is for 90 days from the date of adoption of this Order, unless the restrictions are terminated earlier based on a determination made by the Texas Forest Service or this Court. This Order is adopted pursuant to Local Government Code §352.081, and other applicable statutes. This Order does not prohibit outdoor burning activities related to public health and safety that are authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for: (1) firefighter training; (2) public utility, natural gas pipeline or mining operations; (3) planting or harvesting of agricultural crops; or, (4) burns that are conducted by a prescribed burn manager certified under Section 153.048, Natural Resource Code, and meets the standards of Section 153.047, Natural Resource Code.

The outdoor burning of any waste, whether household or not, is prohibited unless it is contained within a covered barrel.

The outdoor burning for agricultural purposes is exempted from restriction but only for brush piles and grass waterways with a minimum plowed or cleared firebreak of 300 feet. In addition, anyone that desires to claim this exemption must contact the Jones County dispatch at 325-823-4604 at least one hour prior to the burning of the brush piles or waterways and wind speeds shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.

Private outdoor cooking is allowed if restricted to a covered, enclosed cooking devices such as smokers or gas grills. Private outdoor cooking is also allowed only if adult supervision is provided and such cooking device is not left unattended for any reason. Private outdoor cooking is allowed is the cooking device is stationary and not located in an area containing easily burned materials such as grass or brush. Private outdoor cooking is also allowed only if water is available and the area around the cooking device is soaked before use. Fire, coals, or other burning embers should be extinguished when cooking is completed.

Jones County requests its citizens to exercise extreme caution regarding the potential fire hazards existing in Jones County. Person responsible for causing fires may be held personally responsible for any damages caused by a fire.

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TJ Kuenstler, son of Tracy and Jewellee Kuenstler of Stamford, completed his checkride for his private pilot’s license on Monday, March 5, 2018. TJ is a junior at Stamford High School. He is the grandson of Roddy Kuenstler of Stamford and Peggy Jordan of Lueders.

Oh, that Texas weather, yesterday was so beautiful, it got pretty warm, but nice, and then we wake up this morning and gosh it was downright cold. I bet the students and teachers were hoping for some beautiful weather for spring break.

It’s beginning to look like spring, some of the grass and weeds are coming out.

The weeds always make a good start, they don’t need a drink to get started.

I noticed that some of the area schools did great in their one-act-plays. That’s wonderful, putting on a play like that is lots of hard work and many hours. Congratulations to those that get to advance.

Folks don’t forget next week Saturday, March 24 will be our monthly musical. The concession stand will open at 5:30 P M and

the program now close will begin at to home in 6 P M. I hope the hospital we have lots in Asperof folks to mont. Since come out Saturday was and eat with such a pretty us from the day, Mittie concession took Pide for stand and OLD GLORY NEWS a ride out in enjoy the the country evening with and by to see

By Anita Dozier us. See you his cattle. He then. sure enjoyed The Sagerton Hee Haw the day. will be on March the 22, 23, Last Monday, Mittie took and 24, but remember our Pide to see his doctor in musical is on the 24th.

Lubbock. Her daughter, Mittie Dunham reported Shelly, who lives in Sidney her husband, Pide, is makcame to help her mother. ing some improvement Shelly’s son and Mittie’s every day. It’s been two grandson, Colton, lives in months since Pide fell off Lubbock and was there a ladder and broke his hip to help them. They got to and pelvis. Following surenjoy a nice visit with him. gery, pneumonia, a stroke, The Dunhams want to four hospitals, a nursing express their deep apprehome and a rehab, he is ciation to the many, many

visitors he has had from friends and relatives.

Rodney and Tracy Dunham from Hamlin visited his dad on Friday and Rodney took him outside in his wheelchair to get some fresh air and plenty of sunshine.

Monday Mittie joined some friends for coffee in Aspermont including Steve Duncan, Johnny and Doris Pittcock and Dewayne Young. It was Steve’s birthday and she had some cards to give him.

Bo and Whiz Creighton wanted everyone to know how much they appreciate everyone’s attendance at the Old Glory musical and putting up with Bo doing the announcing.

Bo and Whiz attended the Rattlesnake Roundup in Sweetwater on Sunday.

SEE OLD GLORY, PG 9

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JONES COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT

The Jones County Sheriff’s Office from March 02nd to March 08th responded to 54 calls for service. There were 23 Traffic Stops conducted. Summary of calls responded to: Alarm – 1, Animal Control – 1, Child Custody – 1, Criminal Trespass – 1, Domestic Disturbance – 1, Fire – 6, Harassment – 1, Illegal Dumping – 1, Investigation – 5, Livestock – 4, Mental Subject – 2, Motorist Assist – 1, Public Service – 2, Reckless Driver – 2, Sexual Assault – 2, Suspicious Activity – 8, Runaway – 1, Theft – 2, Transport – 5, Warrant Service – 2, Welfare Check – 1, 911 Hang-up – 5 Calls responded to: 03/02/2018 Deputy Lively responded to a child custody call. Calling party stated that they were attempting to visit their child and were not allowed by guardians. Deputy Lively checked the welfare of the children and an activity log was recorded at the request of calling party.

03/03/2018 Deputy Soliz responded to a domestic disturbance call. Calling party stated that a male subject was in a physical and verbal altercation with his girlfriend. Deputy Soliz made contact with the male on scene and after assessing the situation arrested the male subject for assault.

03/05/2018 Sergeant Alfaro responded to an agency assist call.

Calling party stated that a female juvenile may have been physically assaulted. Sergeant Alfaro and Chief B. Wilson (Hawley PD) made contact with all parties involved. Juvenile was released to parents without incident.

03/06/2018 Deputy Zertuche responded to a suspicious activity call. Calling party stated that unknown person(s) were walking on the roof and peeping into their windows. Deputy Zertuche searched the area but was unable to locate any person(s) in the area.

ESTRAYS: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office will post Estray notices on the Jones County Website. Please check the website for any Estrays and notify the Sheriff’s Office at 325-823-3201 if you have any information on an Estray.

ROTARY CLUB NEWS

Jim Raughton, a successful basketball coach for 26 years, a successful school administrator for more than five years and now a successful insurance agent brought a program on positive thinking and his formula for enthusiasm and success. He explained the E + R = O and the BCD formula as well. The E stands for Event, the R stands for Response and this will determine the Outcome. He advised to stay away from the BCD, the B is for Blaming, the C is for Complaining and the D is for Defending. He had always asked his players to put in the little extra, not be afraid of FEARS and success would be the result. His overall record proves this. Everyone appreciated his talk and were more motivated when he completed his talk on his philosophy for success.

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His Pain… Your Gain!!!

PASTOR’S PEN

Jesus!!! There is just something about that

By Dalton Mathis name… It is the name above all names, and through the name of that of a servant. Scripture Jesus, we have access to tells us that, “he gave up the Almighty (John 14:14). his divine privileges; he Jesus is the stairway to took the humble position Heaven (John 1:51) and by of a slave and was born as His stripes; we are healed a human being. When he (Isa. 53:5). Although He is appeared in human form, sovereign God, Jesus took he humbled himself in upon Himself the limitations of the flesh and dwelt obedience to God and died among sinful men and a criminal’s death on a women (John 1:14). cross” (Phil. 2:7-8).

Yes, Jesus was God, for In other words, though the Word tells us that, He is sovereign Lord of all, “Christ is the visible image He surrendered everything, of the invisible God” (Col. even to the point where 1:15). Jesus had access to He willingly died the most the power of the universe painful, humiliating death and the heavens, but inknown to mankind. He was stead, He chose to not use whipped, spit on, slapped, it for your sake and mine. mocked, and had his hair Jesus could have easily ripped from his beard. Yet aborted His mission to die he didn’t retaliate, He lived as a suffering servant (Isa. up to His own teaching 50:5), but He chose not to. and turned the other cheek He chose to be obedient to (Matt. 5:39). He did it on the Father’s Will and to His our behalf. Though He prearranged plan for all of was sinless, therefore not humanity. worthy of death, He sufSome might think that fered the guilt of our sin, since He was God, He “He Himself bore our sins didn’t feel the pain and tor- in His body on the cross, ture that He went through. so that we might die to sin And honestly that’s a and live for righteousness” pretty common concep(1 Peter 2:24). tion and there is a great Jesus Christ of Nazareason to think that. In the reth conquered death and Gospels we see God act on defeated the power of Jesus’s behalf in so many the grave. He chose to go great ways and it leads us through hell so that we to think that Jesus couldn’t could gain Heaven. He defeel the flesh like we do. serves our respect, honor But as we read in the Scripand eternal praise. Because tures, Jesus although God even though we are sinwas every ounce of man as ners, Christ Jesus died for well (Luke 24:39, Matt 4:2, us (Rom 5:8). “And since 1 John 4:2). The absolute we have been made right only way for God to make in God’s sight by the blood things right for the people of Christ, He will certainly he created (you, me and save us from the wrath of the rest of history) was to God” (Rom 5:9). have the sins of the world I encourage you this laid upon His own blood week to think about what (Isa. 53:6).

Jesus did in your place.

While on earth, He expeThink about the pain he rienced all the sorrows and went through so you could tribulations of humanhave the opportunity of ity except that He never Eternal Peace with God. Lift sinned (Heb. 4:15). He up the name of Jesus! And showed us His love, demnever forget that His pain onstrated His power, and was for your gain! revealed in His behavior the righteousness of God. Respect the Blood, Yet His demeanor was Dalton Mathis

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OBITUARIES

Sammy Don Nauert Sammy Don Nauert was born November 18, 1955, in Stamford, the eldest son of Leland and Becky Nauert. He slipped quietly away to follow his Savior across the wheat fields of heaven on March 10, 2018, surrounded by his family at his home in Stamford.

Funeral services were Thursday, March 15, at 1:30 pm at St John’s United Methodist Church in Stamford, with Rev. John Erwin and Dr. Phil McClendon officiating with interment at Bethel Cemetery in Ericksdahl. Visitation was Wednesday, March 14, from 6-7:30 pm at Tankersley Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be nephews Tyler Nauert, Tannon Nauert, Trey Nauert, Shiloh Solis, Landon Nauert and godson, Jacob Wendeborn. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Ericksdahl Coop Gin board of directors, and Chub Richards, Frank Robledo, Jr., Duane Boudreau and Lupe Alvarado.

A 1974 graduate of Stamford High School, Sammy studied at Western Texas College in Snyder, where he thoroughly enjoyed playing basketball with a group of guys who regularly scrimmaged against the WTC girls’ basketball team. It was there that he developed a love of coaching.

Sammy completed his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Agriculture at Texas Tech University in 1979. A highlight of his college career was when his friend Don Earl convinced him to try out for the Red Raider football team, and he made the Red Raider Junior Varsity as a tight end and punter, wearing number 87. He played in the 1978 Shrine Bowl against West Texas State’s Junior Varsity and loved every minute. Another favorite pastime at Tech was going country and western dancing with his cousins Taimi and Karen.

Sammy worked briefly as a county agent on the high plains but returned to the Big Country to teach and coach at Lueders-Avoca. Years later, no matter where he went, Sammy would run into former students, and many of the girls he coached there stayed in contact. Sammy left the “school business” to return to his first love of agriculture and farm the Nauert family land.

Sammy married Leigh Davenport Merchant on April 11, 1987 and fearlessly adopted sons Aaron and Nathaniel.

Nine weeks into marriage, they discovered they were six weeks pregnant and Sammy was thrilled when his daughter Cameron was born, closely followed in short order by daughter Christian and son Hayden. His children were a constant source of amusement and delight to him, and he was so patient with them. He loved coaching them in sports, especially Little Dribblers basketball for 13 years, summer league basketball in their high school years, and 7 on 7 football during Nathan and Hayden’s high school years. In the process, he developed relationships with all of their friends and fellow players, and he dearly loved them all. He also refereed basketball and was adept at ignoring obnoxious fans!

He also took great delight in helping on the film crew for the Bulldog football team.

Sammy was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church at Ericksdahl where he served on the church council and property committee, taught Sunday school and ran the sound board. He later joined St. John’s United Methodist Church in Stamford where he joyfully taught 3-4-year old’s Sunday school with Miss Nadia Hassen, ran the sound board on occasion as well, and enjoyed the Wednesday morning men’s prayer group. One of the highlights of his faith life was going on a short term mission trip in 2013 to Guatemala with the Springs Church of Lubbock, Texas, where his

kid-magnet skills were displayed at an orphanage in Guatemala City, where merely sitting down caused him in short order to be surrounded and covered with toddlers, particularly a little blondhaired girl fittingly named Angel who literally had to be pried from holding on to his neck when it was time to leave.

Sammy served on the Stamford Memorial Hospital Board of directors in the 1990’s. He was a current director for the Ericksdahl Cooperative Gin board and served on the Rolling Plains Cotton Growers board. He always enjoyed learning about new agricultural technology, loved everything John Deere Green, and relished talking to others about new ways to do things. He was handy and skilled as a plumber, electrician, mechanic, and had a way with animals. He was nicknamed “Mr. Sesame” by Texas Farmer Stockman editor, J. T. Smith, following a 1999 cover story in the magazine. Among his favorite pastimes was working with cows, and he had an old donkey friend named Cinnamon that he liked including in selfies. He ran a pig operation with his father and uncle in the 1970’s, but never convinced his children to share his enthusiasm for working with pigs, despite much effort and coaxing.

Sammy delighted in Sunday dinners at his Mom and Dads, and all family gatherings, where his goal was to get the corner of the cobbler with the most crust. He loved the great outdoors, especially fishing. Favorite memories were of Thursday night gathering softball games at Bethel Lutheran Church, doing the fall sale skits, and an alternate persona as a member of the legendary and elusive “Butt Family.”

Sammy’s ultimate delight, though, was being Popsy to grandsons Cooper, Noah and Samuel Rhys (“Little Sammy”) and he was so looking forward to three new grandbabies to come this summer.

Sammy was preceded in death by a preborn granddaughter, Lily Nauert, and a niece, Monica Solis.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Leigh, of the home; son and daughter in law, Aaron and Amanda Nauert, of Carrollton; son and daughter in law, Nathaniel and Karissa Nauert, of San Antonio; daughter and son in law, Cameron and Nathan Copeland of Abilene; daughter and son in law, Christian and Blake Greer of Lubbock, and son and daughter in law, Hayden and Page Nauert of Tahlequah, OK. Parents, Becky and Leland Nauert; sister and brother in law, Vicky and Ralph Solis; brother and sister in law, Lynn and Robin Nauert; and brother and sister in law, Tony and Teresa Nauert, all of Stamford and a “ practically a daughter” and husband, Krista and Vadim Lavrusik, Luke, Beau and Nash of San Mateo, CA: longtime friend and co-worker, Lupe Alvarado; and by aunts, uncles, many cousins, nieces and nephews, and scores of friends and former students.

Online condolences may be viewed and made at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com

DEATH NOTICE Opal Fae Masters, 93, of Abilene, formerly of Lueders, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Graveside services were held 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018 at Spring Creek Cemetery, Avoca. The family received visitors from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2018 at KinneyUnderwood Funeral Home (210 S. Ferguson) in Stamford.

Online condolences may be given at www.kinneyunderwoodfuneralhome.com

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Jewellee Kuenstler What a blessed week! Last week, we had a steady stream of visitors. This week has been the same. The weather has been fabulous, Spring is in the air. As you do your Spring cleaning, think of the museum if you have items that you think would find a good home here. When people bring things in, it is like opening a present. And who doesn’t like presents?!?

Last week, in the Swenson Saga, S.M. Swenson was standing firm by his beliefs. But it was taking a toll on him. Physically, he was ailing with rheumatism.

Socially, he was ostracized from Austin society. Emotionally, he was worried. The Civil War was still raging on, and there was no end in sight. S.M. was a virtual prisoner in his own home.

In October 1862, S.M. heard about an incident in Texas along the Nueces River that seized his heart with fear. Earlier that year, the Confederate Army had implemented the draft. S.M. had refused to join saying he would never take up arms against the Union. Likewise, a group of German-American farmers, living in the Hill Country, also refused to fight against the Union. On October 8, 1862, a group of 61 men felt that their lives were endangered because of their Union sympathies and their aversion to slavery. As they were trying to make their way to the Mexican border, to ride out the storm of war, Confederate Lt. C.D. McRae heard of their attempted escape and attacked them.

At the end of the skirmish, sixteen of the German men were dead and nine were wounded.

These nine were executed a few hours after the battle by the Confederates, which made the death toll 25 out of 61 men.

Ten days later, McRae and his company, shot eight more of the men as they were trying to cross the Rio Grande into Mexico. Their only crime, “was that they had the courage to refuse to support a cause to which they could not subscribe.”

(Side note: The attack became known as the Nueces Massacre.

The bodies of the murdered men were left unburied; until, years later, friends and family gathered the bones and buried them in a common grave and erected a memorial.)

After hearing about this incident, S.M. was afraid the same fate might await him. Twice he had had close calls with men trying to do him harm. And his Uncle Svante had overheard some Confederate officers discussing assassinating Sam Houston, and S.M. as well. Svante encouraged S.M. to leave as soon as possible, but he was going to have to plan it very carefully. He was still being watched.

S.M.’s rheumatism had returned, so he again went to the governor to obtain a pass to travel to the hot spring in Monterrey, Mexico, for treatment. He did not think they would agree, but to his surprise, the governor gave him a pass. S.M. was heartsick about leaving his wife and children, but he felt they were safer at their home without him. He also was not really sure how much the governor’s pass would ensure his safety to the Mexican border. In a letter to his lawyer William S. Pierson, he felt the vilest of men had prompted the uneducated and easily swayed citizens, that normally would not be against the Union, to follow them into such a wretched state as civil war with their fellow man. S.M. wrote, “My blood boils when I think of all the villainy as well as our helpless condition.”

S.M. did travel to Mexico, and the treatment at the hot spring did improve his health considerably. But he remained anxious and worried about the political state of Texas and his family he had left behind. As in the past, when S.M. became depressed he threw himself into activity.

While in exile in Mexico, he met President Juarez and his wife.

He enjoyed their friendship and hospitality. He felt a connection with Juarez who was involved in government unrest himself.

Juarez was President but was be-

ing actively opposed by Governor Vidaurri, who was attempting to rest power from him. Also, Maximillian had been offered the title of emperor of Mexico by the French and French troops were pouring into the country. Juarez was being bombarded from two different factions. He was beside himself with worry over his country. This was something that S.M. could easily relate to.

S.M. wrote to his wife, Sue, that he had attended a bull fight, a cock fight, a masquerade ball and a feast in an Indian village.

But probably his most important activity was acting as a cotton agent for the Swedish Consul, C.G. Habicht in New York City.

S.M. would purchase cotton from Texas and ship it to Europe on behalf of Habicht. This was with the U.S. Government’s blessing. This business transaction made a tidy profit for both parties involved.

While he was in exile, the Confederate government still kept watch on his Govalle Farm and his family. How S.M. managed to smuggle letters to his family is still not known. Apparently, one night a man bearing a letter from S.M. to his wife, snuck up to the back of the house. Guards that were watching the house, thought the man was S.M. trying to return home. They killed the man, only to discover that it was not S.M., but a messenger.

In late 1864, S.M. left Mexico and went to Sweden to visit his mother. On the trip back, he was making plans to get his family out of Texas if the war did not end soon. S.M. stopped off at Washington, D.C. and met with President Abraham Lincoln. They discussed Texas and its importance to the Union. Lincoln said that out of all the Southern states that were in rebellion, Texas was the one he would not give up, “There is a Power, mightier than

we, which, inevitable, irresistible, is dealing with them. Upon that Power we also can afford to wait.

But we will never give up Texas, Mr. Swenson, never!”

After leaving Washington, S.M. stopped in New Orleans and made plans to try to get his family out of Texas. He received permission to travel to Galveston, where he hoped to meet his family and take them away. But Yellow Fever was raging in Galveston by the time he got there, so he was not allowed to enter the city to collect his family.

Heavy hearted, he returned to New Orleans. While there, he was offered the management of the Freedmen’s Bureau, but turned it down due to its overwhelming responsibilities. He wrote that he felt rejoining his family, “seemed like an uncertain speck in the distance, while the monster of war is near at hand, and fearful in its deformity, demoralization and crimes. When will this war end and what will be its final results?”

S.M. was horrified to see the state of the refugees that were pouring in to Union-held New Orleans, especially the women and children. Writing to his good friend Pierson, he lamented, “Would you not in addition to compassion, burn with shame,

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and like me, grit your teeth and curse the cause while you felt the blood boil, and your brain aching and dizzy. God surely will come to the relief of the suffering and visit the vicious with vengeance and proud cruelties!”

Although the Confederacy really had no chance of winning at this point, an end to the bloodshed and a finality to the war could not be seen. One can only imagine that S.M., while witnessing these downtrodden women and children, could not help but worry that his wife and children might be experiencing the same fate back in Texas.

Most of the research for these articles comes from Mary Whatley Clarke’s book, The Swenson Saga and the SMS Ranches. The book was written in 1976 and is currently out of print. Due to its rarity (the library only has one copy that can be checked out) the book will no longer be allowed to be checked out to the public.

However, if you would like to come and read it, we will have the copy available to the public at the Museum during our regular business hours.

This month’s Family Night, titled “Remuda Roundup,” will be Thursday, March 22nd from 5:30-6:30. We will talk about the

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importance of horses in this ranch land, what a remuda was, and then sculpt our own horses out of clay. All ages are welcome. (Please remember that all children must be accompanied by an adult.)

As always, we love for you to stop by, either 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 325/773-2500.

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TRACK: Continued From Page 1 4X200 METER RELAY: 4 ‘A’ 1:36.89 1) Johnson, Steven 2) Mitchell, Tre 3) Downs, Demarcus 4) Barber, Demarcus 400 METER DASH: 5 Mueller, Josh 57.69; 9 Pete, Jesse 1:00.26 300 METER HURDLES: 1 Holt, Carson 42.57 200 METER DASH: 3 Johnson, Steven 24.64 4X400 METER RELAY: 2 ‘A’ 3:44.76 1) Barber, Demarcus 2) Smith, Ryheem 3) Mueller, Josh 4) Pete, Jesse HIGH JUMP: 3 Smith, Ryheem

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5-08.00 LONG JUMP: 2 Barber, Demarcus 20-00.75 TRIPLE JUMP: 5 Mueller, Josh 39-01.50; 9 Smith, Ryheem 36-09.25 POLE VAULT: 1 Mueller, Josh 11-06.00; 3 Mueller, Keyven 10-00.00 DISCUS THROW: 6 Gomez, Riley 108-07.50; 7 Gonzales, Marcus 99-00.25 SHOT PUT: 5 Gomez, Riley 41-00.00; 6 Arendall, Garrett 37-08.25

Bulldogs Take a Bite Out of the Buffaloes Stamford Bulldogs defeated the Forsan Buffaloes 11-4 in the baseball game on Tuesday, March 6. The winning pitcher was Josh Mueller. Leading hitters for Stamford were Mueller 3-3, 3 runs, 3 RBI; Cade Lefevre 2-2, 1 run, 2 RBI; Zach Duran 2-3, 3 runs, SB; Caden Mathis 2-3, 3 RBI. This win brings the Bulldogs’ record to 5-1.

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Tapering Off Tramadol

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 78 and a male.

I had a total hip replacement on the right side 28 days ago. After the surgery, I was hospitalized two nights with physical therapy, then went home with six supervised therapy sessions. I walk with a slight limp that I am working on. Everything was a breeze until I stopped the tramadol I was given for pain (100 mg, four times a day, 19 days). No one told me that I could experience withdrawal symptoms within 12 hours if I stopped cold turkey. I’ve weaned myself off it, but I’m wondering if I am too critical about not being warned. -- J.F. ANSWER: I don’t think you are too critical at all. Tramadol (a common brand name is Ultram) is an opioid (a synthetic derivative of opium, in the same category as oxycodone) painkiller. Many physicians have been under the impression that it is a safer drug to use than others in this category; however, tramadol has clear risks similar to all of the drugs in this category. Its boxed warning (the highest degree of warning to physicians in the official package insert) reminds doctors: “Tramadol exposes patients and other users to the risks of opioid addiction, abuse and misuse, which can lead to overdose and death. Assess each patient’s risk prior to prescribing tramadol, and monitor all patients regularly for the development of these behaviors and conditions.”

It is particularly dangerous in children.

You should have been warned about its potential side effects and how to taper off the medication safely. Again, the package insert clearly states “Do not abruptly discontinue.”

Tramadol certainly may be an appropriate medication for acute pain relief, which is absolutely indicated in someone with a major surgery, like your hip replacement.

However, more information should have been provided to you or your family at the time you received it, including written information. Surgeons should give only enough pills to cover the expected duration of need. I am glad you wrote to share your experience.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a mole on my left hand and wonder if liquid nitrogen can be used to remove it. -- D.R.B. ANSWER: There are many different kinds of skin lesions, and the term “mole” is not specific. The most common skin lesion called a mole is a melanocytic nevus (a melanocyte is a pigment-making cell in the skin, so most moles are darker than underlying skin; the word “nevus” is a Latin term meaning “birthmark,” but some moles are present at birth while others are acquired during lifetime).

These are benign lesions, and do not require any treatment other than watching them to be sure they do not change

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By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. or grow, which might indicate a more serious skin condition.

A dermatologist evaluating a skin lesion will consider whether it is concerning enough to remove. If so, the specimen is sent for pathological evaluation. Liquid nitrogen is not used to remove a concerning mole, as the pathologist needs to have the architecture, which requires a sharp biopsy.

There are other benign lesions that can be treated with liquid nitrogen. For example, a seborrheic keratosis is a dark, raised, “stuck-on”-appearing lesion that may resemble a wart or a mole. If the clinician examining it is sure of the diagnosis, then liquid nitrogen is an effective way of removing it, with a good cosmetic result.

READERS: The booklet on stroke explains this condition that is deservedly feared by all. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Roach Book No. 902 628 Virginia Dr. Orlando, FL 32803 Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient’s printed name and address.

Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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

Opinion

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Take a Break As I am writing this, it is Spring Break time for a lot of people, in particular students and teachers as they get a much-needed week off from school before returning and getting ready for those all-important STAAR tests. While practically everyone else still needs to work during this week, some are taking this week off as well to spend time with their THOUGHTS FROM families or simply get a head start on spring cleaning or some UNDER THE CAP other project. So, the week can be a relaxing time or it can be a Will McClure busy time, depending on what someone does. However, a lot of people cannot have this luxury of extra time off and need to work to keep putting money in the bank. As the cost of living seems to get higher, more people can’t seem to find the time to take those needed breaks from time to time as they fall into a simple routine: get up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, go to bed. This cycle then ends up repeating itself day after day until the weekend arrives, but by then you are too tired to want to do the things that you want to do and by the time you are ready, it is Sunday evening and your alarm is going off at 7:00 am Monday morning.

I have talked a lot about this in the past where it seems that everyone is always on the go and cannot make time for themselves. While it is important to prepare for the future, there is such a thing as spending too much time planning for the future and not enough time living in the now. Those that spend too much time thinking this way will one day look back and regret not doing the things that they wanted to do in life. This is why there are some days where it is important to just stop and take a break every now and again. I’m not talking about the short breaks that you may take at work; I’m talking about taking at least a day or two off if not longer. While this may seem difficult for a lot of people trying to keep up with bills, it is a doable idea.

Even if you do not see yourself being able to take a break in the near future, start thinking about being able to do so.

As I said, you may not be able to drop everything at this moment, but you can make plans to do so. Put a little money aside each paycheck to help cover expenses when needed, check to see if you are offered paid days off, or make sure that you are not overworking yourself. Whatever you decide to do, find a way to take a break. It will not only help you physically, but mentally as well as you are able to find that extra moment or two to start a project you’ve been wanting or even just sit back and finish that novel you’ve been wanting to read. You should never let things get in the way of living your life. Even if you can honestly say that you cannot find a day off to yourself, make the most of your time and not fall into a routine. So many kids look forward to this week right when school resumes in January and they are able to find so many things to do in their time (or they can just stay inside and play video games, it is their break after all). I know that many of you can remember those days where you could just take a break from the world around you before you had to take on your many responsibilities years later.

I’m not saying that you should ignore these commitments, but sometimes you need and deserve a break. While schools build in Spring Break and other breaks for their students and teachers, it does not mean that you have to go without a break yourself every once in a while.

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

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Gliders Provided A One Way Trip To The Battlefield Seven thousand volunteer glider pilots were a vital part of the US Armed Forces during World War Two. Most of them were trained at South Plains Army Air Field in Lubbock.

“The gliders were a delivery method for groups of men or heavy artillery or equipment that couldn’t be dropped in by parachute. The advantage was that you could deliver them to one location. Paratroopers are really effective if you want to spread them out over a mile or so, but with gliders you could get them in a specific landing point.”

Sharon McCullar is curator of the Silent Wings Museum located near the Lubbock airport.

The museum used to be in the metroplex but was relocated to Lubbock.

“There’s a C-47 in front of the museum. It was the main aircraft used to tow the gliders into combat.

They were towed to 600 to 800 feet then released from the tow plane. They

would be in the air for about 30 seconds before landing. Most of them sat in the landing zone and that’s where they were left.”

Twelve thousand gliders were manufactured, some on the Ford assembly line in Detroit. They were used in Europe and the Pacific. In March of 1945 many of them crossed the Rhine River at Wesel, Germany. “It was the largest airborne glider operation of the war. A little over a thousand gliders crossed in a single day loaded with men and material.”

Gliders were extremely light, made mostly of canvas that covered a steel frame. But they could carry 15 men, jeeps, huge cannons, even a bulldozer.

“They were built to be as light as possible with a structure as sound as possible. The seats are

honeycombed plywood, like laminated plywood, and the floor is also kind of a laminate.

So it’s as strong as it can be but as light as it can be because they’re really expendable. We have a restored glider on display.”

Some of those glider pilots are still around. “The World War Two Glider Pilots Association will have its annual reunion at the museum in October of this year.”

The museum has videos showing interviews

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with World War Two glider pilots and crews.

It also shows gliders landing, some of them crashing down. In wartime German troops erected tall poles to prevent the gliders from landing.

The Silent Wings Museum has events all during the year including Veterans Day, D-Day (June 6) and Spirit of ‘45 Day (second weekend in August). Admission is free on those days with ceremonies to honor veterans. The museum now has an exhibition commemorating the 15th anniversary of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia, which exploded over East Texas in 2003. Two astronauts from West Texas were on that mission: Willie McCool and Rick Husband.

OLD GLORY: Continued From Page 3 They reported that there were so many people there, they just sat on the bleachers and watched the people.

Bernice Rhoads left on Friday to go to Kilgore to visit her son and wife, Tom Lee and Angie Rhoads. On Saturday they all attended the wedding for Sarah Rhoads and Taylor Castleberry at the Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise, Texas. Sarah is the daughter of Tom Lee and Angie and granddaughter of Bernice. Taylor is the son of Mr. and Mrs James Castleberry of Paradise. The couple will be making their home in Grapevine. Bernice also attended the rehearsal supper on Friday evening with the rest of the family.

We had a great Senior Citizens Dance at our Community Center on Thursday evening. The music was great and lots of delicious food. We sure appreciate the ladies that brought all the good food. Don’t forget to come out for our next Senior Citizens Dance on Thurs-

day, April 12.

Dale and Carm Letz had lunch with Doug and Debbie Vahlenkamp in Stamford on Sunday.

My daughters, Marcie and Susan came on Friday evening for a visit. They spent the night and most of Saturday with me. I enjoyed their visit, (the card games and work). Mike and Maxelle and little Duke came on Saturday. I sure do love my new Flag Pole and the two new flags they put up for me. So beautiful.

It was such a pretty day and little Duke sure did enjoy the outside. Always glad to have all of them for a visit.

We had a good group of folks to enjoy the pot luck lunch following church services at the Faith Lutheran Church in Sagerton this morning.

Phyllis Letz stated that she took her sister, Laura Andress, of Haskell to see the doctor for her eye checkup on Tuesday.

Danny and Phyllis Letz left on Thurs-

day for Dallas to attend the Steel Guitar Jamboree. They attended the Jamboree Thursday, Friday and Saturday and after attending the church service on Sunday morning they returned home.

Phyllis stated that it was a great Jamboree, they had a wonderful time and Danny bought a new steel guitar.

Thought for the week: “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, and do more, then you are a leader.”

Happy Birthday wishes go to Tisha Blaylock, Emery Letz, Brandon Tabor, Emily Kruse, Deborah Oliver, Winnie Rodgers, Brian Killaugh, Billy Lamb, Wanda McCoy, Gary Richardson, Louis Castro, Candice Rosenquist, Kathryn Schonerstedt, Jonathan Kittley, Michelle Toney, Reid Lehrmann, Misty Fritzler and Pam Vahlenkamp. We wish you many more.

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Classifieds HELP WANTED Stamford Memorial Hospital is seeking full time Dietary Aides. In keeping with our organization’s values, this role contributes by providing high quality service in a cheerful, timely manner. The dietary aide position is responsible for providing nourishing food to residents, guests and employees under sanitary conditions as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position requires cooking, cleaning, dishwashing and all aspects of a full service kitchen. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. One year of previous institutional food preparation and Food Handlers Certification is preferred. To apply, please visit our website at http://stamfordhosp.com/.

Stamford Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a full time Medical Billing Specialist. This position assists with processing of claims to include billing and follow-up and includes the daily activities involved with those procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of one year of previous medical billing experience is desired. Clinic billing experience is a plus.

Must be familiar with Medicare and Medicaid claim processing procedures. This position requires an eye for detail with strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and ability to work independently. To apply, please visit our website at http://stamfordhosp.com/.

111 E Campbell 3 stories, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 6 fireplaces!.Reduced $217,900 712 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..$49,900 1403 Hudson Rd Cute 2 bd w/ 1 car garage and huge bk yard in nice area!...$34,500 412 E Handlan Clean 2 br, 1 bath with storage and EXTRA lot on corner!...$32,000 1609 Swenson new 1,200 sq ft metal building................................ Reduced $29,500 717 E Campbell great 3/2 on corner lot! Needs TLC!.....................Reduced $21,900 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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Stamford Residence & Rehab is looking to hire a Weekend RN Supervisor & PRN CNA’S, LVN’S, & RN’S. Please call for more info. (325)773-3671 Sagebrush Living Center has openings: *Direct Care staff for all shifts *Cook’s Helper in Dietary 2 mornings and 2 afternoons.

These shifts are rotating, on 4 off 2 days. *Weekend Janitor/Maid. This shift is from 7:00am to 3:00pm Sat & Sun. Pick up applications at Sagebrush Living Center, 1101 Columbia St, Stamford, TX 79553, 325-773-2791.

Need helper for taping & bedding and some painting.

Call Bill Jackson at 432557/3366 Nurses Unlimited, Inc. is seeking attendants in the Haskell area to assist clients in the home with personal care, meal prep and light housekeeping. Part time. E.O.E. Call 1-888-859-0640 Nurses Unlimited, Inc. is seeking attendants in the Weinert area to assist clients in the home with personal care, meal prep and light housekeeping. Part time. E.O.E. Call 1-888-859-0640 Drivers Needed - Must have: Class A CDL and Tanker Endorsement; Must be at least 25 years old; HazMat is a plus. Must Pass Drug Screen & Background Check. Pick up Application at 1270 State Hwy 222 W, Knox City, Tx 79529

SERVICES Dozer Service - Buddy Tredemeyer - 325-513-5803

REAL ESTATE House for sale - 1408 Bartley, Stamford, 3 bedroom 2½ bath. Call 325-260-4913

We are looking for a diesel mechanic/maintenance person. Maintain quarry yellow equipment and loading equipment – preventative and repairs. General maintenance for saws and choppers. Electrical experience a plus. Salary is based on experience/qualifications. Full time with benefits.

Contact Continental Quarries, 2699 FM 142, Lueders, 325-228-4180 or cassandrah@ continentalcutstone.com Stamford Healthcare System is seeking a Pool Universal Worker at Country Elegance.

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

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

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF JONES § By virtue of Tax Warrant issued out of the 259th District Court of Jones County, Texas in Cause # TX011414 on the 6th day of March, 2018, by the Clerk thereof, and to me as Sheriff, directed and delivered, I will proceed to sell at 10:00am on the 3rd day of April, 2018 at the South Door of the Jones County Courthouse, in Anson, Texas, the properties described below: Cause No TX011414 - City of Stamford, et al vs. Owners of Various Properties located within the City Limits of Stamford, Texas Legal Description: Tract 1: Lots One (1) and Two

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Classified ads: $6 minimum first 20 words Deadline 10 a.m. Monday PUBLIC NOTICE (2) in Block Thirteen (13) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 2: North One hundred fifteen feet (N115’) of Lot Ten (10) in Block Three (3) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas; and being the same property described in a Quitclaim Deed recorded in volume 495 page 394 of the Deed Records of Jones County, Texas, such description being incorporated herein by reference.

Tract 3: Lot One (1) in Block Fourteen (14) of the Southside Addition to the City of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 4: Lots Six (6) and Seven (7) in Block One (1) of the Southside Addition to the City of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 5: South half (S/2) of Lot Two (2) and all Lot Three (3) in Block Six (6) of the Southside Addition to the City of Stamford, Jones, County, Texas Tract 6: Lot Six (6) in Block Thirteen (13) of the Southside Addition to the City of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 7: Lot Eight (8) in Block Eighty-seven (87) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 8: Lot Nine (9) in Block Eighty-seven (87) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 9: Lot Eleven (11) in Block Ninety-eight (98) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 10: Lot Thirteen (13) in Block Ninety-two (92) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 11: Lot Two (2) in Block Ninety-two (92) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 12: Lot Thirteen (13) in Block Ninety-three (93) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 13: Lot Twelve (12) in Block Ninety-three (93) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas Tract 14: Lot Six (6) in Block Ninety-three (93) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 15: South One hundred

fifteen feet (115’) of Lot Two (2) in Block Twenty (20) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 16: Lot Four (4) in Block Eight-seven (87) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 17: Lot Three (3) in Block Eight-seven (87) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 18: Lot Ten (10) in Block Eight-seven (87) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas. Tract 19: A tract of land measuring Forty-six and two thirds feet (46 2/3’) by One hundred forty feet (140’) of Lots Five (5), Six (6) and Seven (7) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas and being the same property described in a Warranty Deed recorded in volume 349 page 109 of the Deed Records of Jones County, Texas; such description being incorporated herein by reference.

Tract 20: North Forty-six and two thirds feet (N46 2/3’) of lots Eight (8) and Nine (9) and North Forty-six and two thirds feet (N46 2/3’) of the East forty feet (E40’) of lot Ten (10) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas and being the same property described in a Warranty Deed recorded in volume 333 page 429 of the Deed Records of Jones County, Texas, such description being incorporated herein by reference.

Tract 21: The South Fifty Feet (S/50’) by One hundred forty feet (140’) of Lots Five (5), Six (6), and Seven (7) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas and being the same property described in a Warranty Deed recorded in Volume 557 page 487 of the Deed Records of Jones County, Texas, such description being incorporated herein by reference.

Tract 22: Lot Three (3) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 23: Lot Four (4) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County,

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Tract 24: Lot One (1) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 25: Lot Eleven (11) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 26: Lot Two (2) in Block One hundred six (106) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 27: Lot Five (5) in Block One Hundred Five (105), SAVE AND EXCEPT, except a tract of land, 109.09’ X 33.77’ in the Northwest Part of the Lot. NW Part being 0.2328 acres, of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 28: Lots Twelve (12), Thirteen (13) and Fourteen (14) in Block Eighty-five (85) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 29: Lot Sixteen (16) in Block Eighty-five (85) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 30: Lot Ten (10) in block Eighty-five (85) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 31: Lot Eight (8) in Block Ninety-two (92) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 32: Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Ninety-three (93) of the

Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 33: Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Three (3) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 34: Lot Four (4) in Block Fifty-six (56) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas.

Tract 35: Lot Eleven (11) in Block Sixty-five (65) of the Original Town of Stamford, Jones County, Texas. satisfy taxes, penalties, and interest and all costs of seizure and sale against those persons listed in said Warrant and any other unknown owners in favor of the Taxing Units listed in said Tax Warrants.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND THIS THE 6th DAY OF MARCH, 2018.

Greg Arnwine Sheriff, Jones County, Texas

Bid Notice Stamford ISD is seeking proposals for the management of its food service operations until 12:00 Noon, April 16th, 2018. All interested parties must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on Monday, April 2nd, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the Hamlin ISD Administration Building (Piper Center), 250 SW Ave F. Hamlin, Texas.

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Nostalgia…With a Purpose “I miss the good old days here.” In conversations about rural communities, some variation of that comment comes up often.

We live in the present and we plan for the future, but we view our town through the prism of the past. It’s no real secret than many of our rural communities, and rural America at large, are worse off today than they were 10, 25, or 50 years ago. As a result, our goal for the future is, to some extent, to be what we used to be. Yet, I ask: which part of the “good old days” were good?

Certain threads were unquestionably positive: teeming downtowns, busy mom-and-pop shops, local industry providing steady jobs. However, hindsight can be tinged with rose coloring. Positives stand out while negatives fade from memory. Negatives may have existed for others and we didn’t even realize it.

Moreover, which “good old days” were the real ones?

Nostalgia for the 1950s

is common, but I’ve read 1950s-era literature that longed for prior, simpler times. Nostalgia can be a product of one’s own frame of reference. That’s not inherently bad, but it can create a dubious marker for future goals.

As I thought about this topic, it occurred to me that our idea of nostalgia encompasses both a What and a Why. Several years ago, Simon Sinek wrote a wildly popular business book called “Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.” In short, this book argues that leaders should build around Why (a purpose) rather than What (a product). A successful What can be fleeting, but people are inspired by the Why, by a sense of purpose. Much rural nostalgia is exemplified through the What, the tangible products of prosperity. Alas, those products are impractical as a tool for future improvement. We cannot resurrect archaic industries or build a local

economy around business methods that are no longer profitable.

Underlying that What factor, though, is the Why—a sense of purpose in our communities. Rural communities did not prosper BECAUSE downtown streets were busy and retail shops were numerous. Rural communities prospered because a sense of purpose fueled the community. Our communities originated and prospered for a specific purpose. Busy streets and numerous retail shops were results of that purpose.

When rural prosperity slid downward, it wasn’t because our shops closed, it was because a changing world and shifting business environment undercut our original sense of purpose, our Why. Communities built around labor-intensive agricultural methods or local manufacturing lost their purpose when those economic drivers changed or went away entirely. As an outcome of the lost Why, we lost our What too. Shops

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ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker closed and downtown streets fell quiet.

Our Why in the future is the same as the Why of the past—a successful community has a sense of purpose, a reason for existing—but may be expressed differently, with a new What, to meet the demands of a different world. Successful retail businesses look different now than they did in the 1950s. Different buildings may be occupied than the ones of rose-colored memory. Agriculture or manufacturing might still work, but with different dimensions.

As we plan for the future with a longing eye for the past, remember that true, meaningful nostalgia is less about the What and more about the Why. Rebuilding a cohesive Why, a community’s innate sense of purpose, ensures that tangible outcomes are build to last.

Let’s study our Why and build on that.

LOCAL CHURCHES Avoca Baptist Church Rev. Les Mims 773-3531 AM Worship: 11:00 Avoca United Methodist Church Dennis Huffaker 773-3909 AM Worship: 9:45 Bethel Church of God in Christ Pastor Session 407 W Handlan 325-773-5730 Bethel (Christ) Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 1024 E. Vanderbilt 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 9:00 Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 10707 N. FM 600 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 11:00

Central Baptist Church Pastor Bud Akins 301 E Moran 773-2577 Worship: 11:00 Central Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland 325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00 Common Ground Youth Ministry Paul Wright 219 S Swenson 325-773-3604 Faith Chapel Gerald Spalding 501 W. McHarg 325-773-2866 AM Worship: 10:00 Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30 First Assembly of God Family Worship

Center Pastor Randy Rawls 1214 Compton 325-773-2435 Am Worship: 10:45 First Baptist Church Pastor Jacob West 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00am Lueders First Baptist Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00 MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church Greg Taylor 325-513-2505 AM worship 11:00 Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa

AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00 Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Ron Ballard, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30

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

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

12 MARCH 16, 2018

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PCISD Students of the Week

Kindergarten - Jessalyn Townsend

11th grade - Brittany Yanez

As a candidate for Jones County District Clerk, I have been in amazement of the support and votes that I received. Thank you for allowing me to place signs and leave flyers on your property and more importantly, thank you for taking the time to visit with me.

Thank each and every one of you who supported, promoted and voted for me on March 6th. I congratulate Lacey Hansen for her reelection as District Clerk. I will remain in the District Attorney’s office and for that I am grateful.

Sincerely, Laura Davis Pd pol ad by Laura Davis