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Stamford City Council Has Called Meeting

BY KAY SPEARS

A Called Meeting is one that is not on the regular schedule. The Stamford City Council met on Monday, March 30, 2020, 5:15pm at the Stamford City Hall. Mayor James Decker opened the meeting before Paul Wright gave the invocation and those present recited the Pledge of Allegience.

Councilmen in attendance were Robert Wingrove, Ken Roberson, Jimmy Doan and Paul Wright along with City Manager Alan Plumlee and City Secretary Kim Bryant.

Mayor Decker stated safe social distancing was being practiced and there were no more than ten people in the room “per the instructions of our national health officials.” He said this meeting is being held “pursuant to the special emergency modifications to the Open Meetings Act.” The main topic was to consider/take action on Ordinance No. 919.

This ordinance is designed to postpone local elections until November 3, 2020. The State postponed the May Primary Elections to the end of July of 2020. “The State only gives us the option of postponing to the uniform election date in November.”

Mayor Decker explained, “The way this works is” if Ordinance No. 919 is approved, Councilman Wright and Mayor Decker will be sworn-in this May as scheduled.

The election for the Precinct 4

Council seat will be held on November 3, 2020 and the winner will hold that position for a year and a half rather than two years.

The Stamford Hospital District Board told the Mayor they will be in line with whatever the City Council decides. Jones County will assist in the local elections in November. Ordinance No. 919 was approved by the Stamford City Council.

The other item on the agenda was to decide which direction or directions the “verbiage” on the new water tower will face and if it will be located on one or two sides of the dome. It was discussed spending an extra $6,000.00 to have the word Stamford on two sides of the water tower, instead of one. It was discussed and approved to have the water tower, with Stamford on two sides, facing southeast and northwest. City Manager Plumlee stated the painting will take place Friday, April 3, 2020.

Councilman Roberson noted the Stamford on the water tower will be seen by those flying into the airport.

It was decided to replace the April 6, 2020 meeting with this meeting and to be open to having another Called Meeting, if needed. A teleconference meeting, if needed, was mentioned.

The next scheduled meeting will be on April 20, 2020. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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Local Business Changes Due to COVID-19 Stamford: China Wok– Closed Pink Ladies, – Closed R & R Restaurant – Closed Your Time Fitness - Closed

Security Finance 112 N. Swenson Curbside Service 8:30AM – 5:30PM Monday – Friday

Aaron’s (325) 773-5339 111 E. McHarg Curbside Service Only 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Monday & Wednesday – Saturday

Stamford Floral (325) 773-2005 110 S. Swenson Will take orders and meet at the shop.

BBVA Compass Bank (325) 773-5755 210 S. Swenson Drive-thru only 9:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Friday Dollar General 8:00AM – 8:00PM Senior Citizens time is 8:00AM – 9:00AM Medical, Guardsmen & First Responders – 10% Off through April 30, 2020 Duggan’s Auto Supply (325) 773-3651 207 W. McHarg 7:30AM – 5:30PM Monday – Friday 8:00AM – Noon Saturday First Bank Texas (325) 773 – 2122 610 Columbia St. Lobby – Appointment Only Drive – thru 9AM – 5PM Monday – Friday Fran’s Cleaners (325) 773-2359 217 W. McHarg 8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Friday JD’s Barber Shop 107 W. McHarg 9:30AM – 3:00PM Tuesday – Friday 9:00AM – Noon Saturday

Stamford American/ Noteworthy (325)773-5550 102 S. Swenson Curbside Service available 9-5:30, Office Hours to traffic 10am-1pm Walmart (325) 773-2775 2614 N. Swenson 7:00AM – 8:30PM Sunday – Saturday Seniors (60+): 6:00AM – 7:00AM Tuesday Pharmacy: 9:00AM – 7:00PM Monday & Wednesday – Friday 9:00AM – 6:00PM Saturday 10:00AM – 5:00PM Closed 1:30 – 2:00PM, Daily Blue Jean Café (325) 773-2522 511 N. Swenson St. Take Out Tuesday – Saturday 10:30AM – 7:30PM Sunday 10:30 – 2:00PM Camacho & Charlie’s (325) 773-2811 1201 N. Swenson St. Take Out & Delivery ($3.00 charge) 11:00AM – 8:00PM Sunday – Saturday

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Dixie Dog (325) 773-5717 306 N. Swenson St. Drive-thru 11:00AM – 8:30PM Sunday – Saturday Irene’s BBQ & Grill (325) 773-2585 1400 N. Swenson St. Take Out Melissa’s Cooking For a Cause Place order: (325) 232-5697 903 E. Hamilton St. 6:00AM – 2:00PM Thursday 6:00AM – 2:00PM & 5:00PM – 8:30PM Friday 7:00AM – 2:00Pm Saturday Pizza Hut (325) 773-2707 702 N. Swenson St. Drive-thru Can order & pay on app Sunday – Thursday 11:00AM – 10:00PM Friday & Saturday 11:00AM -11:00PM

Sonic Drive – In (325) 773-2362 616 N. Swenson St. Can order & pay on app Monday – Thursday 7:00AM – 10:00PM Friday & Saturday 7:00AM – 11:00PM Sunday – 9AM – 10PM Stamford Donuts (325) 773-2797 612 E. Hamilton St. Drive-thru 5:00AM – Noon Sunday – Saturday Stamford Subway (325) 773-2262 1412 N. Swenson St. Drive-thru, can order & pay on their app Monday – Saturday 9:00AM – 10:00PM Sunday - 9:00AM – 9:00PM Unperfect Fried Pies (325) 280-8449 221 W. McHarg St. Take Out Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:30PM (Frozen Casseroles & Fried Pies) (Laundry drop off & pick up Tuesday & Thursday)

Julio Villanueva, 63, devoted husband, father and friend, of Stamford, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his home.

Julio was born February 11, 1957 in Robstown, TX to Refugio Villanueva and Tomasa Garza Villanueva. A 1975 graduate of Hamlin High School, Julio had already begun his life career in the auto body shop business in Anson, TX, while still attending high school. Julio continued his studies at TSTI in Sweetwater, TX, where he majored in Automotive Body Shop. He was employed at Stamford Paint & Body Shop for several years before becoming the proprietor in 2001. He was dedicated to his business and the customers he served. Julio was a longtime member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

On June 7, 1980, Julio married the love of his life, Miss Sandra Trevino at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Stamford, TX a union that was blessed with two children, Bobby and Kimberly. One of the greatest blessing in his life was when he lovingly became known as, “Popo”, by his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Gloria Munoz and 2 brothers, Jesus Villanueva and Joe Villanueva, Sr. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of almost 40 years Sandra Villanueva of the home, son, Bobby Villanueva of Stamford, TX, daughter, Kimberly Maestas and husband Blaine Maestas, II, of Sweetwater, TX; 2 grandchildren, Blaine Maestas III and Alexis Maestas both of Sweetwater, TX; 3 brothers; Robert Villanueva and wife Sandy of Hamlin, TX, Ruben Villanueva of Stamford, TX, Frank Villanueva of Abilene, TX; 2 sisters Maria Chavez of Hamlin, TX and Delia Villanueva of Abilene, TX; a host of other relatives and friends.

Due to the Coronavirus restrictions, a Private Graveside Service was held under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

You may sign the guest register online or share memories and condolences at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com.

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Jones County Commissioners Extend COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Date

BY KAY SPEARS The Jones County Commissioners Court met on Monday, March 30, 2020, 9:00am at a Called Meeting.

They continue to use the 259th District Courtroom on the second floor of the Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Texas and practice Social Distancing. Admission to the Courthouse may only be through the basement door at the south end of the building, which is also the handicap access entrance.

In attendance at the Called Meeting were Judge Dale Spurgin, the Jones County Commissioners: James Clawson (Pct. 1), Lonnie Vivian (Pct. 2), Ross Davis (Pct. 3), and Joel Spraberry (Pct. 4), County Treasurer Amber Thompson, County Auditor Gwen Bailey and County Tax Assessor Collector Gloria Little.

Judge Spurgin opened the meeting stating there would

be an Executive Session and action would be taken when the Open Session reconvened. The first item on the agenda was to reappoint Dr. Chad White as Public Health Authority to a two-year term. His previous two-year term is expiring. The reappointment was approved.

Next, the following trust property bids were approved as one action item. A bid submitted by Jerry Wayne Macek for the purchase of (R16837), Lot 20 and Lot 22 in Block 3 of the Hoover Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The Bid Amount is $307.00. Court cost has been waived.

A bid submitted by Robert E. James for the purchase of (R28666), Lot 11 in Block 159 of the Kennedy-Bishop Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The Bid Amount is $1000.00. Court cost has been waived.

A bid submitted by Robert

E. James for the purchase of (R16826), Lot 10 in Block 159 of the Kennedy-Bishop Addition, to the Town of Anson, Jones County, Texas. The Bid Amount is $1000.00. Court cost has been waived.

A bid submitted by Kevin C. Barnes for the purchase of (R15192), Lot 1, in Block 15 of the Original Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas. The Bid Amount is $100.00. Court cost has been waived.

A bid submitted by Sendero Residential, LLC for the purchase of (R23352), Lot 12, in Block 15, Moore’s West Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas. The Bid Amount is $4201.00. Court cost has been waived.

A bid submitted by Rosa Cristina Resendiz for the purchase of (R12359), the North Half (N/2) of Lot 5 and 6, in Block 91, Hamlin Townsite Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas. The Bid Amount is $1500.00. Court cost has been waived.

A bid submitted by Sendero Residential, LLC for the purchase of (R25752), the North Twenty Feet (N/20’) of Lot 9, and All of Lot 10, in Block 13, Moore’s West Addition, to the Town of Hamlin, Jones County, Texas. The Bid Amount is $4201.00. Court cost has been waived.

Commissioners Court went into Executive Session concerning the passing and amending of an order continuing a Declaration of Local State of Disaster for Jones County. Open Session was re-convened about an hour later and Judge Spurgin stated County Attorney Chad Cowan had been consulted during that time. The Disaster Declaration and Order of March 26, 2020 was amended to be extended until April 30, 2020.

This Disaster Declaration and Order issued March 23, 2020 included the Jones

County employees 80 additional hours of sick leave related to the COVID-19 virus to be in effect from April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. No action was needed on this matter.

A motion was approved to extend the amendment to restrict access to the Jones County Courthouse to Jones County residents until April 30, 2020. The exceptions will be “unless such individual is an officer of the court or such individual is to be present at the Jones County Courthouse for a scheduled hearing or other court proceeding on that date regarding a pending criminal or civil case or such individual is to be present at the Jones County Courthouse to do work on a pending or anticipated criminal case in which they are a witness or if such individual is to be present at the Jones County Courthouse to provide goods or services to an office inside the Jones County Courthouse. Such individual shall provide evidence of his or her residency upon entrance to the Jones County Courthouse.”

Judge Spurgin strongly encouraged people to adhere to the Texas Governor’s March 13, 2020 declaration of a statewide emergency. This includes Social Distancing of six feet between individuals, to prohibit gatherings of more than 10 people, to prohibit eating or drinking in bars, restaurants, food courts, or visiting gyms.

He stated he has noticed less road traffic and to be mindful that you may not be of an age that you are at risk, there are young people dying of COVID-19. Another example he gave is of young people visiting older individuals, exposing them and putting them at risk. “You need to be mindful of what you are doing.”

He stated a city can implement restrictions further than a county has, a county

Jones County Tax Assessor/Collector Gloria Little unlocks the glass doors to enter the inner workings of the Courthouse in Anson, TX. The outside door of the Courthouse basement on the south side is open, however an escort is needed to go any further. can do more than what the state has. “We are going to continue to monitor this and get feedback. Everybody needs to be mindful of the risk that is involved. Voluntary compliance. Be careful of where you are traveling to and from, people you come in contact with. If you are sick, don’t come to work. If you are sick, contact your medical provider.”

“We are going to continue to work in our positions.

The Courthouse will have staff here. People can call the Courthouse or email or come here. We have a set up in the basement, the glass doors are locked to prevent the public from coming up into the building. There are phone numbers there they can call the office, an elected official can determine if they can take care of it over the phone, or if they need to go down there and pick up a document.”

Judge Spurgin added to keep your social distancing in interactions in the Courthouse and anywhere else, such as the grocery store. He encouraged people to use the drive-thru and take-out options at restaurants. He stated they have a different supply chain than grocery stores do. He said if everyone stopped using the

restaurants and relied only on the grocery stores, there would be a larger demand on the grocery stores and their supply systems.

“We are going to look at circumstances as they come up, to respond to them accordingly and try to have balance of how we move forward. I do not think this is going to be over in the next couple of weeks. We are going to have to learn how to live with this. We are going to have to learn how to operate in this environment and hopefully some of these things we do will actually be better service than what we were providing in the past. We are going to learn a lot of things through this process, that our number one goal is public safety and the safety of our employees.” He stated they are going to do their best to provide this.

He asked the County Attorney to prepare the amended document. He said they are working to set up the courts to be available electronically, for the public to have access to participate. With no further business, the Called Meeting was adjourned.

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A Letter to Members of Big Country Electric Cooperative and the Public

We are all well-aware of the COVID-19/Coronavirus turmoil that is prevalent in the world around us.

Response to this virus is ever-changing and Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) leadership is actively monitoring it. Our lobbies will remain closed through Easter: that will be reevaluated on a weekly basis going forward, based on state and federal recommendations as well as local conditions.

While our lobbies are closed, our employees are all still working hard to serve you and are doing so remotely as much as possible, or with the proper distancing and safety precautions practiced for the limited number of staff members who are in our offices. Please keep in mind that there are a variety of ways for you to communicate with us during this time of social distancing: • Live Chat – visit bigcountry.coop to live chat with one of our helpful Member Account Representatives during BCEC office hours, which are 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Friday. Look for the icon at the bottom right corner of your screen when you access our homepage.

• SmartHub – This free app provides members complete access to their BCEC accounts. You can view your

usage, billing and payment history, and submit questions or service requests to us whether you access SmartHub through our website or by downloading and using the app on your smart phone or tablet. You will need to have your BCEC account number handy to get started – please call us if you need help with that.

• Give us a call! BCEC staff will answer the phone during regular office hours, and our 24-hr. dispatch takes over outside of those times. All parties are trained to make sure your needs are addressed.

Toll-free: 1-888-662-2232 Roby: (325) 776-2244 Snyder: (325) 573-3161 Stamford: (325) 773-3684 Crews continue to work in accordance with proper distancing and safety precautions, to ensure your electricity from BCEC remains one of the steady norms you can count on during these otherwise uncertain times.

Crews will respond to any outages as always – and will appreciate a long-distance high five from about ten feet away if you see them out working!

While we at BCEC are continuing to adapt, we choose to count our blessings. I recently shared with our employees the message presented in 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a

STAMFORD RESIDENCE AND REHABILITATION In these past few weeks it has warmed my heart to see all the love and support from our community. We have had lots of people call to check on us and see if there is anything we need. We are doing good, even though we are missing having all our family members and visitors come out to see us. We are working with our family members to help make this easier by offering to send pictures, using facetime, or video chat. If they want to come see their loved ones, then we set it up in the front by the big windows.

We have also been doing lots of fun in-room activities like games, puzzles,

spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” In light of the message from 2 Timothy, let us not respond in fear, but with an abundance of caution which is the fruit of a sound mind, guided by love and concern for others, with recognition of the invisible danger that exists for all of us. In accordance with federal and state instruction and our conscience, our actions have been, and will continue to be to protect our employees and members, and to do so in a way that we can continue to serve our fellow man. In that, we are blessed.

Part of our adaptation was to cancel our annual meeting, which was scheduled for April 23 in Rotan; We did this not only to comply with state and federal directives, but out of concern for our members, guests, and employees. To support organizations that meet food needs for those in need in the counties we serve during this critical time, we are redirecting funds budgeted for this event into the hands of local food banks, senior meal service groups, or other local charities to serve the homebound and those most vulnerable to the virus and plight at this time.

Recently, our Operation Round Up volunteer board met for their regularly

scheduled quarterly assembly, to review applications for financial assistance.

This program is supported

by BCEC members who voluntarily “round up” their electric bill to the nearest dollar. Funds are distributed to charitable organizations, and to individuals or families for need-based purposes only, in the counties we serve: Borden, Fisher, Garza, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Mitchell, Nolan, Scurry, Shackelford, Stonewall and Throckmorton. A total of $11,640 was allocated, including to the following organizations: Helping Hands Ministries $2,000 Snyder Community Resource Center $3,000 Stamford EMS $3,000 The S.H.O.P. $1,500 BCEC is thankful to be part of an area that wholeheartedly works to take care of others, and we vow to continue doing our part to serve our members and communities. Our prayers for health and peace go out to each and every one of you, and we look forward to the day we can welcome you into our offices again.

For more timely updates on our response to COVID-19, please follow our Facebook page or visit our website at bigcountry.coop.

By Jayme Brattain, Activity Director

craft projects, painting. We also have an activity cart that goes around twice a day with tons of fun stuff for the residents to do. On top of that we have hallway bingo, nails, morning exercises, and our new In-room Devotionals. Then in April we have come up with something really exciting for the residents. We are planning an “Around the World” theme for the month. We plan to pick a different place around the world every week and throughout the week we will have all kinds of different activities and meals associated with that culture.

I’m really excited and I know the resi-

dents will love it. We even want make postcards from our “trip” and send to family members. So be on the lookout for pictures as we “travel” from place to place!

Before I go I just want to remind everyone with school kids, if you need something to keep them busy let them write letters to our residents.

They really enjoy them and it’s a great project for kids. Our address is listed below or just drop it off in our mail box out in front of our building.

Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe.”

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FISHERS, BREWERS, DISTILLERS: WHAT AID DO THEY NEED TO SURVIVE COVID-19?

As the spread of the novel coronavirus disrupts business as usual across the country, food producers of all kinds are turning to the KASN AG REPORT government for the help they say they need to With Richard Kemp stay afloat through the pandemic. From fishermen to produce growers to brewers, companies and organizations are lining up for federal aid.

CORONAVIRUS DARKENS INCOME PROSPECTS FOR GRAIN FARMERS Seven weeks ago, the USDA forecast the highest U.S. net farm income since 2013. Since then, the coronavirus pandemic has driven down grain prices and “reduced (the) grain farm income outlook for 2020,” wrote five university economists on Tuesday.

STUNG BY CORONAVIRUS, PRODUCERS ASK GOVERNMENT TO BUY THEIR GOODS The government should step up its food purchases as a way to mitigate the potential loss of billions of dollars in sales due to the coronavirus pandemic, said dairy farmers and two dozen lawmakers representing fruit and vegetable growers.

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The paw print A BLAST FROM THE PAST.....

Local residents put bears out for local kids to find while they were out on walks or driving around. The sitings are part of the book “Going on a Bear Hunt”

Stamford Bulldogs vs Munday Moguls, October 27, 1944......Do you recognize any names?

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Endurance Last time, I encouraged each of us to make time during our ongoing national shutdown to find some good books to read.

I had just started “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Journey.” It didn’t take me long to finish. It was simply that good and that meaningful.

Sir Ernest Shackleton was an Irish explorer who attempted the first land crossing of Antarctica. With 28 men and his ship Endurance, Shackleton sailed into Antarctic waters on December 5, 1914. Two days later, his expedition encountered pack ice. They fought on, until becoming trapped in the ice in January 1915. For eight months, they drifted in the ice until their ship was crushed in October.

What came next is almost impossible to imagine. The men camped on the ice floes and hiked towards

ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker land for six months. In April 1916, they set out across the violent sea in tiny lifeboats. In August, 22 months after leaving South America, the entire expedition was rescued. Shackleton hadn’t lost a man.

A century later, Shackleton’s expedition is famous for its perseverance. Leadership experts praise Shackleton leadership amidst adversity. Those experts are correct—poor leaders don’t

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bring 28 men through two years in the harshest conditions. However, this is more than a textbook leadership story. Sometimes, our world tends to airbrush its history. In the real world, heroes aren’t always flawless, fearless leaders. They and their stories are much more complicated.

Shackleton spent much of his life searching for fulfillment through adventures and ill-fated business schemes. He and fellow explorer Robert Scott were heated rivals. Shackleton was dubiously sent home early from Scott’s Antarctic expedition in 1904. When Norwegian Roald Amundsen beat everyone in the race to the South Pole in 1911, Shackleton looked for his own Antarctic adventure to pioneer and settled on his ill-fated transcontinental expedition.

As Shackleton assembled his crew, he hired some men based merely on a five-minute interview.

Shortly before Endurance became trapped in the ice, Shackleton disastrously passed on a decent landing place that didn’t suit his expeditionary goals. As his men struggled to survive, Shackleton made mistakes.

He lost his temper. He upbraided a man for hunting without approval and ordered the meat abandoned (which he soon regretted when the meat supply ran low). Shackleton was no Superman, no action hero, no guru of leadership arts.

That’s what makes his story more compelling. Shackleton was a flawed human.

He sought fame and fortune in his life’s pursuit— Antarctic exploration—and when bad luck and poor decisions thrust him into unimaginable adversity, he rose to the occasion.

Shackleton showed creativity in his leadership. As the ship was trapped in ice, he kept his men cheerful with plays and athletic competitions. When he identi-

fied a pessimist in his crew, he moved into the man’s tent to prevent his attitude from spreading. But as the trip turned more harrowing, his most critical tools were very mundane. As the men crossed the open sea, waves crashed into the boats. The men hadn’t been warm in months, but now they couldn’t stay dry. Water instantly froze to their clothes in sub-zero temperatures. Their clothes were threadbare. Their boots weren’t waterproof. Frostbite seemed inevitable. Yet, Shackleton’s men fought it off by working their toes in their boots. They were exhausted. They stayed awake by focusing on this tiny task. Every waking second, Shackleton had his men focus on moving their toes. The seconds turned to minutes, to hours, to days.

Sometimes, the leadership we need arrives in flawed heroes or tiny acts of perseverance. If the big picture is daunting, focus

on simple tasks you can control. Shackleton’s men would’ve been lost without focusing on those simple tasks. As we fight through these new, unknown challenges in our world (and the monotony and anxiety that comes with it), remember the Shackleton expedition fighting off the frostbite in their toes.

Let’s get through this second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day.

First Baptist Church John Ward 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00 am

Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Wayne Kitchens, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly

St Ann’s Catholic Church 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00

Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00

James Decker is a lawyer, farmer, and mayor in Stamford, Texas, and the creator of the forthcoming “West of 98” podcast and website.

He may be contacted through Facebook at facebook.com/james. decker.

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 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 Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30 Family Church of Christ 1505 E. Wells St 325-773-5250 Worship: 9:45 a.m.

1st Assembly 1214 Compton Pastor John Shepard Worship: Saturday @ 6:00PM (325)267-0955

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

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

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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 11:00

Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg

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White House Grants Disaster Declaration For State Of Texas President Trump on March 25 issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Texas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trump’s action came at the request of Gov. Greg Abbott, who is seeking additional federal assistance to combat the disease.

In recent days Abbott issued multiple waivers of state laws to remove barriers limiting the response to the pandemic. He also activated the Texas National Guard to be prepared to assist with response efforts.

Abbott said the president’s declaration “opens up new sources of funding for individual and public assistance that will help Texas respond to this public health emergency and protect public health and safety.”

Federal aid is earmarked to overcome current and prospective shortages of personal protective gear, medical equipment, testing supplies, hospital beds and medical personnel.

Meanwhile, Abbott has ordered the temporary closure of inperson school operations and prohibited non-critical visits to nursing homes, retirement or longterm care facilities. He also has mandated that Texans avoid: —Social gatherings of more than 10 people; —Dine-in eating and drinking at bars or restaurants; and —Gyms or massage establishments.

On March 28 the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 25,483 people had been tested so far for COVID-19 in Texas. Of those, 2,552 tests were reported as positive and there had been 34 deaths.

QUARANTINE ORDERS ISSUED Gov. Abbott on March 26 issued an executive order mandating a self-quarantine for individuals traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the New York-New JerseyConnecticut area or from the city of New Orleans.

Abbott said the order, consistent with the guidance of Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, would be enforced by the Texas Department of Public

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Safety. Self-quarantines will last 14 days or for the duration of a person’s presence in Texas, whichever is shorter.

Abbott said the executive order does not apply to people traveling in connection with military service, emergency response, health response or critical-infrastructure functions, as may be determined by the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

The executive order would remain in force until he modifies, amends, rescinds or supersedes it, Abbott said.

On March 29, Abbott issued another executive order that expands the quarantine mandate to include air travelers arriving from the states of California, Louisiana and Washington and the cities of Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit and Miami.

A person in quarantine is prohibited from allowing visitors into or out of the designated quarantine location — other than a physician or healthcare provider — and is prohibited from visiting any public spaces.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, ACTIONS The following are few of many announcements posted last week by the governor’s office relating to actions to combat COVID-19: — Texas received a $16.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living to provide meals for older adults. The grant was part of a $250 million outlay authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed into law by President Trump on March 18.

— Texas received $36.9 million from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of the state’s initial allotment of

funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress. The Texas Department of State Health Services will distribute $19.5 million to 43 local health departments to aid in their COVID-19 response, including $1.75 million for Dallas County, Tarrant County and the San Antonio Metro Health District.

Remaining funds will be used by DSHS to support operations in areas of the state not covered by local health departments and for statewide response activities.

— Gov. Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission on March 25 requested permission from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to allow Texas Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program recipients to use their benefits at take out and drive-thru restaurants throughout the state.

If approved, this action would open up another food source for 3.2 million Texans as the effort to combat COVID-19 continues.

— Gov. Abbott on March 24 directed the Texas Department of State Health Services to issue guidance allowing restaurants to sell bulk retail products from restaurant supply chain distributors directly to consumers for home consumption, provided that such foods are in their original condition, packaging, or presented as received by the restaurant.

AGENCIES TO STAY ON JOB Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on March 25 issued a letter explaining that political subdivisions may not restrict state agency personnel, agents and contractors from providing governmental services, including travel to and from work.

Paxton said the authoritative document is Gov. Abbott’s Executive Order GA-08, which says, “all critical infrastructure will remain operational, and government entities and businesses will continue providing essential services.”

Local government regulations must remain consistent with the state constitution and laws, Paxton added.

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Make Home Memories Well, dear reader, things have gotten just a bit worse over the past couple of weeks with more restrictions being put in place with us all trying to “flatten the curve” to help stop the spread, but the day in which we can return to a sense of normalcy is a little further off than we think as many of us have found our living rooms to be our new destinations for the time THOUGHTS FROM being with the exception of our first responders, doctors, nurses, UNDER THE CAP and even delivery drivers and grocery store workers just to name Will McClure a few that not only keep going to work as usual but have seen their workload increase dramatically for one reason or another. With that said I would just like to mention that not only should we be thankful for those that are still getting up and doing their jobs, but we should never take them, or anyone else for that matter, for granted when this is all over. In addition, let us all hope that those out there that have essentially lost their jobs due to all of this will be able to bounce back stronger than ever.

For those of us stuck at home, I know the feeling of feeling “stir crazy” during all of this and that the desire to go out and do something is pretty high, but it is for the best despite what we all may think and believe. The thing is that although we are cooped up in our homes more than usual, for many families this is the opportune time to make lasting memories. I have talked here in the past about how we tend to rush through our daily lives and find ourselves with not enough hours in the day to get our daily tasks done, thus pushing family and making memories to the side. Well, that daily rush has now grinded to an almost complete halt with many behind closed doors; however, for many they are just sitting and complaining about how things are shutting down and we cannot do anything (some places have even done the shelter-in-place where you only leave the home if it is absolutely necessary) when instead we can use that time sulking or use it to make memories with our families. Even if our loved ones are further away, we can still make connections with them in other ways. I know for families, parents are not only using this time to try a bit of homeschooling but also actually doing things as a family. While many adults will look at this time with despair and the country essentially shutting down, the kids will think back on this time in the future and remember that they were able to spend time with their family despite the chaos going on outside.

All I am saying here is that while we are living in unfortunate and crazy times now, we need to take more positives than negatives to help us make it through mentally. Yes, there is still panic buying. Yes, there are still people ignoring federal and state mandates. And yes, there are more cases popping up every day. It is a lot to be worried about and can weigh even the most level-headed person down. However, not only do we need to follow the simple instructions given to us to help get through this faster, but we also need to keep our minds occupied and off of the worries of the world. Use this time to play a few board games as a family. Start that home project you have been putting off for a while. Turn the TV off and pick up a book to read. Call that friend or family member you haven’t talked to in a while.

Whatever you choose to do, make the most of a crazy world that we live in at the moment and turn negative thoughts into positive memories for the future. This crisis will eventually pass, but sitting and sulking will not make it go any better. So why not use this time to make changes for the better?

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

A Big Turtle In The Back Yard Andrews has a turtle race on the 4th of July.

“It’s the biggest thing here on the 4th of July,” says Mylissa Powers.

“Everybody gets up super early because the race is like 8 o’clock in the morning. They draw a big circle, put the turtles in the middle of it and the first one out of the circle is the winner.”

Mylissa got a 3-inch turtle 7 years ago. Now it’ a foot and a half tall, has a shell 3 feet across and weighs 100 pounds.

He makes his home in Mylissa’s back yard in Andrews. His name is Spike. “He’s an African Spiked Tortoise or Spurred Tortoise. He has these little spikes on his shell and feet. As he gets bigger they’ll spread out so that when he gets full grown, they’ll be pretty smooth and almost disappear. He’ll live to be 50 to 100 years old and can get up to 200 pounds.

When we first got him, we used to put him in a 5-gallon bucket. Within a year we couldn’t put him in a 5-gallon bucket anymore. We love him. He’s a pretty quiet pet.”

Spike’s favorite food

is lettuce.

“He can eat 3 heads of lettuce in one sitting.

He can eat a head of lettuce in about 2 minutes.

They’re really not supposed to have fruit but he loves strawberries.

So every once in a while he’ll get a strawberry.

He’ll also graze on some weeds. He’s never tried to bite. They don’t have teeth, just jaws. And they don’t chew anything they just bite and swallow.”

Spike can move pretty fast. “If we’re not careful he has got out of the yard and is across the street. He has learned how to unlock the gate.

Our neighbors like him and keep an eye on him if he gets out. They’ll either bring him back or let us know he got out.

Here lately they’ve just called us, since he weighs a lot.”

Mylissa and her husband have other pets, too. “Spike thinks he’s a dog. We had a little dog

and Spike used to follow her in and out through the doggie door.

He’ll come in and eat out of the dog bowl and drink out of the dog’s water bowl.”

Spike responds to displays of affection. “He loves to have his neck rubbed. And he loves to have his shell rubbed.

He’ll lean in to me when I pet his shell. He loves to walk through the sprinklers and get out in the rain when it’s not raining too hard. He is a very unusual pet.”

When he was younger, Spike entered the annual turtle race and did pretty well. “He came in second in the only race he entered. He would have won first but he

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was chasing other turtles around.”

Mylissa is the second owner of Spike. Her son bought it for his daughter and she kept it for a while then passed it along to her grandmother. Spike has made him some living quarters in the back yard. You don’t see much of Spike in cold weather. He’s in one of a series of tunnels he has dug. One goes straight down, but has a little cave on one side where he stays when it rains. He hibernates most of the winter but sometimes comes out on days that are sunny and warm. He doesn’t like snow.

There is not much to write about in this day and time. Everyone is confined to their home. I do hope everyone is PRAYING for this to pass. Remember only God is in control.

Please seek his help.

The weather has been so nice so folks can get outside and get some exercise and sunshine. It sure got nippy last night, (Sat.) but that felt nice since it was so warm on Friday.

Dale and Carm Letz enjoying having their little granddaughter, Hazelee New, of Haskell with them all last week.

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to visit with of Abilene Alice Winters came to spend and had the day with lunch with me on Thursher. day and helped Matthew me with Pierce from some things. the Stamford Then Mike Lake came and Maxelle to visit with Baldree of Tus- OLD GLORY NEWS his grandcola came to

By Anita Dozier parents, Glen spend Friday and Helen and Saturday Pierce, with me on Sunday. Kim Lowack and brought me supplies. of OG visited with her They live out in the country parents, Glen and Helen, near Tuscola. Sure appreciduring the week. ate my children.

Thought for the week: Mittie Dunham drove “A handful of common to Aspermont Thursday to sense is worth a bushel of get some things and went

learning.”

Happy Birthday Wishes go to Garrett Allison, Jamie Wolsch, Tasha Starks, Roy Niedreck, Mindy Jennings, Wayland Gray, Sara Heidenheimer, Carm Letz, Lettie Hamner, Coy Teichelman, Carey Epley, Phyllis Letz, Shirley Rhoads, Brenda Turner, Jeremy Willis, Carolyn Thane, Gracie Douglas, Rhonda Baitz, Johnnie Nell Pittcock, Marie Kretschmer, Kevin Corzine, Kyle Vahlenkamp, and Dania Parker. We wish you many more.

Everyone be careful and stay safe.

tion for Letters of Independent Administration and Determination of Heirship upon the Estate of JOE C. NOWLIN, deceased, and their respective shares and interests in this estate.

Said application can be heard and acted on by said Court as early as 10 o’clock A.M. on the first Monday after the expiration of ten (10) days from the date of publication of this citation, at the Jones County Courthouse in Anson, Texas.

All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they desire to do so. The officer executing this citation shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the-law directs

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT of the office in Jones County, Texas, on MARCH 27, 2020.

LEEANN JENNINGS, COUNTY CLERK COUNTY COURT, JONES COUNTY, TEXAS /s/ LeeAnn Jennings SHERIFF RETURN Came to hand on the 27th day of March, 2020, at 9 o’clock P.M., and I executed the within citation by publishing the same in The Stamford American, a newspaper published in the County of Jones, in the State of Texas, on the 27th day of March, 2020, and a printed copy thereof is returned herewith.

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Classifieds HELP WANTED Sagebrush Living Center is looking for Direct Support Staff. Contact Kaye Carter.

Sagebrush Living Center is also looking for a cook and a laundry worker. Hours vary with the shifts. Please call Sagebrush Living Center at 325-773-2791 or come by the facility at 1101 Columbia St., Stamford TX, 79553 for an application.

Hanson Paint & Body Shop in Haskell, Texas is taking applications for the position of auto body paint and repairman. Please apply at 207 S. 1st Street, Haskell, Texas.

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GARAGE SALE Garage Sale: Sat. April 6th, 8-?, 1600 CR 440

PUBLIC NOTICE THE STATE OF TEXAS To any Sheriff or any Constable within the State of Texas, GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to cause to be published, ONCE, not less than ten days before the return day thereof, exclusive of the date of publication, in a newspaper printed in Jones County, Texas, the accompanying citation, of which the herein below following is a true copy: CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS: TO ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF: JOE C. NOWLIN, DECEASED CAUSE #5468 PROBATE COURT OF JONES COUNTY, TEXAS BELINDA ANDERSON AND BARBARA CAFFEY, applicant, filed in the Probate Court of Jones County, Texas, on MARCH 26, 2020 an applica-

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NOTE TO OUR READERS I’m sorry to announce that the Stamford American has cut back our open hours to between 10:00-1:00. We will be discontinuing processing Vehicle tags in our office for the time being, due to caution with the Coronavirus. The courthouse tax office has the ability to process your tag over the phone and mail it to you, the number is 325-8232437. We are still working out of our office from 9-5:30, so if you need something just call 325-773-5550. Thank you for your understanding, all three of us are in the high risk category, so we are trying to minimize the risk as much as possible. We are also happy to bring any items from Noteworthy to you curbside and also have FREE ADVANCED READER COPIES of several books for anyone wanting something to read. I will be putting up a yoga for kids (and adults) and other self care items very soon, so watch FACEBOOK for those.

8603 FM707 TRUBY RANCH Fantastic Home w/ a pool.........IN CONTRACT HWY 277 Hawley Faith over Fear home, barn w/horse stalls 51± Ac..IN CONTRACT 2952 CR 216 Nice Home on 1 acre south of town! 4/2..........................$153,900 1502 Compton Stamford 3/2/2 Ranch home 1.6± AC!......Reduced! $124,900 1310 PORTLAND Great 3/2 remodel! Must See!...................................$114,500 1403 Compton St. three bedroom two bath brick home......................$109,900 613 POTOMAC 3/1.5 corner lot!.............................................................. SOLD 703 Columbia Nice 3 bedroom 2 bath on a corner lot..............IN CONTRACT 804 Wells 3/1 w CH/A, tiled walk-in Shower.......................................... SOLD 716 E Oliver 4 bedroom/ 2 baths quiet area..............................................$68,900 1207 HUDSON 3 bedroom, 1 bath in a good location!..............................$49,900 1315 Hudson Rd 3/1 w CHA Great location!...........................................SOLD McHarg Lots with Barn and wet weather creek!.........................................$32,000 712 E Vanderbilt Gorgeous 1910 2 story Victorian home.........................SOLD 807 Commercial 2/1 2 living areas...................................................................$72,900 519 Commercial Ave, Anson- 3/1 Rock home w Metal shop...............$49,000 #10 Country Cove ALBANY Nice 3/2 Brick home in cul-de-sac!...... $164,000 913 Harold St ALBANY beautiful 2 story Call for details!.......IN CONTRACT 140 Offield ALBANY Blacksmith Shop, Art Studio and 3/2 mobile Home......$82,000

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839± AC Secluded w/ Large neighbors and Big Canyon! IN CONTRACT 480± AC SE of Roby Tank, water well 170± Ac SE of Rotan Pasture SOLD Paved Rd frontage IN CONTRACT

CALLAHAN COUNTY

1,015± AC Great Sock Farm or Hay farm SOLD 10 ac Old Peanut Co-op Property

HASKELL COUNTY

126 ac cult. N.380 Rule 160± AC – The Kittley Irrigated Farm Northwest of Rule! SOLD 271± AC SE of Weinert Dry land farm w/ pasture, tanks and creek!

619± AC N of Lake Stamford pasture and tanks!

JONES COUNTY

NEW 377 ac on Hwy 277 Pasture/Cult.

Coop water 1,764± Ac Near Lueders Great Hunting!

782± AC N of Neinda IN CONTRACT 663± AC Great combo place w/ fence, pens, water well and tank 402± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 389± AC Cultivation, Rural water and Electric N of Merkle 323 Ac Creek, Cultivation and Hunting!

253± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 247± Stock Farm SOLD 241± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 239± AC FM 600 & HWY 180 230± AC Ft. Phantom River Ranch, Excellent Hunting!

220± AC Cultivation on California Creek and US HWY 6 RD Frontage 160± AC south of Avoca IN CONTRACT 139± AC- Farrington Cotton Farm Prime Cultivation 62± AC N of Merkel, GREAT building Site!

50± AC Cultivated farm 45± Acres Right outside of Town 26± AC FM 2746 S of Anson water well List price $90,000 20± AC Near Ft. Phantom OAK TREES w/ Electric and rural water!

SHACKELFORD COUNTY

440± AC North of Abilene Cultivation and pasture w/ Spring, Rural Water and 3 tanks!

KNOX COUNTY

217± Ac great Hunting! Water well and native pasture 55± Cultivation close to town!

STEPHENS COUNTY

85± AC Native pasture w/ house

KENT COUNTY

925± AC-Panther Canyon Ranch-Native pasture w/ food plots, springs on Panther Canyon and Croton Creek on the north Boundary!

DICKENS COUNTY

1,450± AC Fantastic Hunting, Shinnery, Large Stock Tank

STONEWALL COUNTY

330± ac cult. & pasture, good stock farm 5,900± AC- Seven Diamond L Canyon Ranch two creeks and salt fork river 2,082± -AC- Double View RanchSpectacular views, River, 4/3 Home and Barns, rural water!

800± AC - White Ghost River Ranch - Salt Fork of the Brazos! Views of the River Canyon!

658± ac Heath Ranch 200FT elevation changes, live spring and exotics!

320± AC – Hall River Ranch River Frontage w/ 2 story home SOLD 330± AC- Great View of Double Mtns. w/ scenic deep canyons, large neighbors, hunting!

130± AC- Youngers 130 Good Cultivation and great Hunting!

332± AC – Canyon West Ranch Great Views! Water, Electric & Secluded!

133± AC S of Swenson Brushy w/ HWY 380 Frontage Electricity on site!

1,455± Acres Base of the Double Mountains!

165± Acres All pasture, Great Hunting!

TAYLOR COUNTY

5± Acres Off of HWY 351 No Restrictions Reduced $32,500 Taylor Ridge Estates- 20-80 Acre rural tracts Call for info.

707 Ranch 10-12± tracts SOLD 54± AC S of Trent Great Views!

36± AC S of Trent Elec & Water!

20± Acres White Mines Road Creek, Hunting, No Restrictions $140,000

THROCKMORTON COUNTY

460± AC Morning Star Game Ranch High fenced turnkey w/ Hunting Ranch 160± AC Cultivation and Pasture w/ 3BR Home west of Woodson

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Attention Private Non-Profit Schools Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Districts assure that “services” will be provided to eligible students attending private elementary and secondary schools.

Private Non-Profit Schools (PNP) may be eligible to receive educational services from certain Federal Title Programs under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

If the non-profit private school has students living in the Stamford ISD attendance area and are interested in more information, please contact Central Office for more details: Contact Person: Jennifer Hinds Phone: 325-773-2705, Fax: 325-773-5684 Email: jhinds@stamfordisd.net Mailing Address: 507 S. Orient, Stamford, TX 79553 Planning is critical to the success of the Title programs of ESSA. In order to provide an appropriate level of planning for both the LEA and the private school programs, the LEA requests that the PNP indicate its interest in participating in the 2020-2021 program no later than April 30, 2020. If the PNP declines services, or if no response is received by that date, the LEA will redirect the funding set aside for the PNP portion of this program back into the LEA’s Title I program. If the PNP decides at a later date that it wishes to participate, the LEA will work with the PNP to plan for the following school year.

Eligible students for funding purposes are those that reside in the LEA attendance area and qualify to participate in the National School Lunch Program.

YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION VS. NEWSSTAND PRICES Jones, Haskell, Stonewall Counties......…$30.00 52 wks @ $.75 = $39.00

SAVE MONEY WITH A SUBSCRIPTION NOW DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR DOOR SEND CHECK OR CC INFO TO: STAMFORD AMERICAN PO BOX 870 STAMFORD, TX 79553 OR CALL: 325-773-5550 NAME _________________________ ADDRESS _______________________ _______________________ PHONE ________________________ CC# ___________________________

The Grand Theater will be closed through April 2020 in an attempt to stop the Coronavirus from getting a foothold in Stamford.