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Quencher’s Liquor, Beer, and Wine Holds Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Mary and Randy Denson and Sabrina McIIwain cut the ribbon with members of the Stamford Chamber of Commerce at Quencher’s Liquor, Beer, and Wine on April 20th. Quencher’s is located at 1106 North Swenson. They are open Monday - Saturday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm. You can also like them on Facebook at Quencher’s Liquor, Beer, and Wine.
Rudy Gutierrez and Noah Horn became Regional Champions on Thursday, April 19th. They will compete in State tennis in May. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca Horn)
Unforgettable BY ALLISON BIGBIE I wanted to pick a senior from SHS and see what life has been like over the last four years through their eyes. Morgan Sanders, a soon to be graduate, described it as “Unforgettable”. She has participated in FFA and has been the chapter president all four years, Public Relations, AG Advocacy, Milk Judging, showing pigs for nine years, track,
softball, basketball, cross country, UIL and was voted to represent SHS as Ms. Bulldog. Morgan plans on attending Tarleton State University and majoring in Agriculture Education in hopes to one day become an AG teacher. Being her own biggest critic, she pushes herself to do her best at everything she sets her mind to. She is patient, creative and determined and has a drive to a “quest for success” she
says. Her grandparents, Michael and Teresa Sanders, along with parents, Mark and Dala Sanders, have been her biggest supporters throughout it all! “And Jesus Christ”. “Through everything I’ve experienced, they never fail to be there for me. Through the good tears and the bad, they always have their arms open with unconditional love. Without them, I would not be who I am today”
The most challenging year for Morgan was her freshman year. “It was the start of everything new and I had to figure out my own way to do things.” Four years later, finishing her senior year showing pigs and placing 1st place at the Houston livestock show was her biggest accomplishment that gave her the most satisfaction. SEE SANDERS, PAGE 13
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MARK THE DATE... RENTALS INFO: The TCR Old Timer’s Association rents the Bunkhouse and Roundup buildings. The new manager is Ann Heathington, and she can be reached at 325-773-8057. Please leave a message and she will return your call. (You will be reaching a business called From Scratch.) The price for the Bunkhouse is $50 deposit and $250 for a one day rental. The price for the Roundup is $150 deposit and $325 for a one day rental.
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CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING AWARENESS EVENT: First Baptist Church Roby (107 N. College) will have a Child Sex Trafficking Awareness Event on Saturday, April 28th at 6:00 p.m. Dinner is by donation and all donations will be matched! Presentation by One Voice Home out of Lubbock. This
organization is bringing restoration to children rescued from trafficking. All donations will go to them.
MAY 1ST
DANCE: Senior Citizen’s Dance Tuesday, May 1, from 7-10 p.m. Live band at 300 S Commercial, Hamlin. $5 per person. Pot Luck Snacks. No smoking. For more information, contact 3709514.
MAY 2ND
SIREN TESTING: The City of Stamford will be testing the Tornado Sirens on Wednesday, May 2nd at 12:00 weather permitting.
MAY 3RD
DAY OF PRAYER: The Stamford National Day of Prayer Gathering is an opportunity to pray for our nation’s leaders, the safety of our troops, and the wellbeing of our community. We
BIRTHDAYS April 27 - Allison Bigbie April 28 – Sue Snow April 30 - Chandler Caddell, Dede Jones, Carli Vega May 2 – Leldon Clifton May 4 – Nancy Clifton, Sarah Wedeking May 5 – Joni Guzman M ay 6 – Chance Birdsong, Denise White Anniversary - April 29th - Justin and Leslie Crowson
will meet at the Memorial Monuments Thursday, May 3rd at 10 AM to pray. All the public is invited to attend.
MAY 4TH
FREE CONCERT: The Celebration Singers show choir will perform a free public concert of popular music in Abilene’s historic Paramount Theater at 7pm, Friday, May 4th. No advance reservations or tickets are needed. Free and convenient parking is available.
MAY 5TH
MEETING: Bethel Cemetery Association annual meeting will be held at the Brazos Bend Cowboy Church in Funston, Texas on Saturday, May 5th. Meeting starting at 10:30 followed by a meal. Bring your favorite dessert.
CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION: St. Ann’s Catholic Church will host a Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, May 5th from 10am-7pm. All of the community is invited. There will be tons of food booths, games, bingo, raffles, and a DJ providing music. GARAGE SALES: Bronte Annual Citywide Garage Sales will be Saturday, May 5 beginning at 8:00am. Maps will be available at 8 am at the First National Bank parking lot, corner of HWY 277 and 158 in Bronte.
National Day of Prayer, May 3 The Stamford National Day of Prayer Gathering is an opportunity to pray for our nation’s leaders, the safety of our troops, and the well-being of our community. We will meet at the Memorial Monuments Thursday, May 3rd at 10 AM to pray. All the public is invited to attend.
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The Danielle Duran Softball Field has officially been equipped with a beautiful new score board in honor of Danielle Duran. Girls Softball members, families, and other people in the community gathered on Monday to dedicate the field and say the Lord’s Prayer in memory of Danielle.
School Approves Food Service Stamford School Board held their April meeting at the Stamford ISD media center on April 16th. In attendance were board members Jennifer Caddell, Jason Hall, Gwen Baker, and Leigh Nauert. Board members Cary McClintock, Steve Garcia, and Curtis Birdsong were absent. First Stamford Superintendent Shaun Barnet honored Sonic Manager David Fernandez for outstanding service to the school district. Barnett expressed his gratitude for everything that Fernandez has done over the last few years to support different events at the school. FFA teacher Brad Bevel next came forward to give the board an overview of the FFA’s success this past year. He reported that they are right in the middle of Career Development Events season with 6 teams going to area and 4 teams moving on to State. He reported that in the fall 40 students had participated in Leadership Development Events and 7 teams had advanced to area and 5 went on to State. The board next moved on to the report agenda, they recognized that all board members had exceeded the training requirements to serve on the school board. Each principal gave a report to the board. SHS Principal Greg London reported
that it had been a good couple of months and Stamford had won the District UIL meet for the second year in a row. He also reported that English 1 and 2 had completed their state required End of Course testing. When asked, he said that prom would take place Saturday, April 21st, and Graduation was May 25th. SMS Principal Kevin White said that both 7th and 8th grade had completed their first round of STAAR testing with 8th grade completing reading and math and 7th grade completing writing. He said that the school had 100% attendance on the days of the tests. Oliver Elementary Principal Kyle Chambers said that Oliver had finished out STAAR 4th grade writing and STAAR 5th grade reading and math. He said the school was also busy with end of the year field trips. In his report, Superintendent Shaun Barnett said that he was working on a new contract for the electricity that would lock the district in for a rate .039 per kilowatt over 108 months. He is estimating that this will save the district about $20,000 per year. He also said that the school had started to do Medicaid billing and contracted someone to do this for the district. This funding would be added to the general funds for
the school district. He said he had also been getting bids to help make the coming and going from the high school more safe with vestibules at the two main entrances used by visitors and students. He said currently the one bid he had received was for around $20,000. Barnett then presented to the board a plan to go in with four other schools Anson, Roscoe, Hamlin and Merkel to contract with Aeromark Foods, a service management company. He said he is estimating this to be a $31,000 savings to the school district and all current employees in the food service part of the district will become employees of Aeromark and get a 2% raise. The board elected to approve entering in the contract with Aeromark for food service management. The last action at the board meeting was to approve a $10,000 bid on the old Wetherbee School building made by T&T ironworks.
The Jones County Sheriff’s Office from April 14th to April 20th responded to 58 calls for service. There were 10 Traffic Stops conducted. The following people were booked into the Jones County Jail during this period: Finis Matthew Sullivan, Driving while Intoxicated 3rd or more; Olson E. LeFevre, Disorderly Conduct; Chadwyck Harwell Baize, Court Commit; Scotty Mitchell Allen, Warrant; William Joseph Lotridge, Warrant; Chantel Pardo, Simple Assault; Eric Martinez, Court Commit; Jessie Nestor Ramos, Possession of Marijuana <2oz; Possession of Controlled Substance < 1G; Dustin Kyle Kitchens, Warrants x3; Wendell Kurtz, Warrant; Kodi Palmer, Simple Assault; Kelly Ross Compton, Public Intoxication; Randall Lee Wilson, Court Commit; Louis Weatherford, Hold for Haskell County; Daniel Lee Spinks, Warrants x5 Summary of calls responded to: Agency Assist – 2, Alarm – 1, Animal Control – 6, Civil Process – 1, Criminal Trespass – 1, Fire – 4, Harassment – 2, Investigation – 2, Livestock – 6, Mental Subject – 1, Motorist Assist – 2, Motor Vehicle Accident – 2, Public Service – 3, Reckless Driver – 4, Road Hazard – 2, Suspicious Activity – 9, Theft – 2, Transport – 2, Warrant Service – 4, Welfare Check – 1, 911 Hang-up – 1 Calls Responded to: 04/16/2018 Deputy Steckly responded to a theft call. Calling party stated that they allowed an individual to borrow a vehicle and now they will not return it. Deputy Steckly made contact with the individual who returned the vehicle. 04/17/2018 Deputy Zertuche responded to a criminal trespass call. Calling party stated that two individuals were trespassing on property they own. Deputy Zertuche determined that no trespass offense occurred and all parties separated. 04/17/2018 Sergeant Alfaro responded to a welfare check call. Calling party stated that they believed a family member was in physical danger. Sergeant Alfaro located the individual in question and determined that no physical altercation had taken place. 4/18/2018 Deputy Soliz responded to a suspicious vehicle call. Calling party stated a vehicle was on their property that did not have permission. Deputy Soliz located the vehicle and it was determined that the vehicle was left due to mechanical issues. 04/20/2018 Deputy Lively responded to a harassment call. Calling party stated an ex was harassing them via cellphone. Deputy Lively made contact with the ex and advised them to cease contact with calling party. ESTRAYS: The Jones County Sheriff’s Office will post Estray notices on the Jones County Website. Please check the website for any Estrays and notify the Sheriff’s Office at 325-823-3201 if you have any information on an Estray.
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Dorothy Elizabeth Williams
Dorothy Elizabeth Williams, 88, passed away from this earthly world Sunday, April 22, 2018. Her wish was to be cremated and the family will have a celebration of her life at a later date. Dorothy was born October 06, 1929, in Hobart, Oklahoma. Her parents Alma and Ray Holford welcomed her as their first born. Survivors include two sisters, Jolynn Green and Almarae Bell, both of Odessa, Texas; son, David Williams (Toni) of Azle, Texas; twin daughters, Brenda Perez (Steve) of Choctaw, Oklahoma and Glenda Maberry (Gary) of Hamlin, Texas. She was blessed with 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; her special extended family, Dwayne and Toni Wesley, and her best friend “Puppy”. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by her parents. Online condolences and guest book may be signed at www.abilenefuneralhome.com
How to Rent the TCR Buildings The TCR Old Timer’s Association rents the Bunkhouse and Roundup buildings. The new manager is Ann Heathington and she can be reached at 325-773-8057. Please leave a message and she will return your call. You will be reaching a business called From Scratch. The price for the Bunkhouse is $50 deposit and $250 for a one day rental. The price for the Roundup is $150 deposit and $325 for a one day rental.
news@americannewspapers.net Well, we were so glad to see all the clouds move in on Friday and Saturday, but that is all that happened, we saw the clouds but no rain. I understand some folks got some rain, so proud for them. It sure did get cool again. Seems we are having north winds every other day. Maybe we will get rain one of these days. PRAY FOR RAIN. April is well on its way out, it sure did not last long. Just want to remind all of you to come to our musical on Saturday evening, April 28. The concession stand will open at 5:30 P M and the program will begin at 6 P M. Come join us for some good food at the concession stand, great music and lots of good fellowship. See you there. I attended the Graveside Services in Stamford on Tuesday morning for a dear friend, Imogene Dudensing Duncan of Amarillo. Imogene, 92, grew up in the Old Glory Community and was a graduate of Old Glory High School. She married Milton Dudensing and to this union were born two children, Dewey and Marva Jean. Milton died in 1973. Imogene was a nurse for eighteen years. She married R J Duncan, and they lived in Abilene until they retired and then moved to Munday to be near family. Following Mr Duncan’s death she moved to Amarillo where she was living with her granddaughter, Tammy Foss. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sibling, a niece and a step-son. Survivors include a son Dewey of Abilene, a daughter, Marva
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some more Jean Bigletters for the gerstaff and sign at the husband, highway and a Wesley, of cover for the South Carosign so the lina, Shirley letters won’t Welch and blow away. husband They also Don of Weinert, OLD GLORY NEWS discussed the ladies day out Becky OfBy Anita Dozier and decided futt and on Friday, May husband, 4 for an evening in Abilene. Dan, of Munday, eleven The ladies then looked grandchildren and nineat quilt patterns to pick teen great grandchildren out one for the quilt to be and four great, great grandchildren. Our deepest given away at the Bazaar In November. Following the sympathy to the fammeeting Nancy served deliily. Imogene and I always cious refreshments. Cheryl teased each other on being won the door prize, a beautwins, cause we had the tiful hanging pot plant. same birthdays. I will miss Meta Kupatt and Verlene our phone calls. Corzine of Stamford acIt was good to visit with companied Bernice Rhoads some former OG students, and I to Snyder on Thursthe Moore children, Gary, Tanny, and Sharra and also day evening to attend the Big Country Electric Coop. Judy Gardner. Annual Meeting held at the I sure was glad to have Coliseum. daughter, Rita, spend the Doug and Debbie day with me on Tuesday. Vahlenkamp, Danny and She sure was a great help Linda Diggs and several in a lot of projects. others from around here I enjoyed having the attended the annual meetdominos gals at my house on Wednesday, it was a fun ing of the Big Country Coop. in Snyder. day. Visitors in the home of The Hobby Club met at Glen and Helen Pierce on the Sagerton Community Sunday were Jami Wilde of Center on Thursday afterKnox City, Matthew Pierce noon with Tomzie Steele, of Lubbock, Kara Briggs Joanne Doss, Paula Stegeand Crete of Haskell and moeller, Nancy Griffith, Kim Lowack and Kelly of Vickie Wilhite, Anita OG. Dozier, Joyce Lefevre, Spending the weekend Cheryl Hertel, Pat Quade, with Danny and Linda and a visitor, Lanitia Talley Diggs were family, Sharen present. Tomzie called the Henry and little Evelyn meeting to order, Joyce from Dallas Lake Highhad roll call, read the minutes and gave the treasurer’s report. Tomzie called attention to the new pie rack the Club had bought for the Community Center. They discussed purchasing
lands and Shelly and Andrew Eudy of Farwell. Pide and Mittie Dunham were in Abilene on Tuesday for an appointment and while there they visited with their granddaughter, Sonja Dunham. On Thursday, Mittie visited with “Tuffy” Metcalf at the Aspermont Hospital. Visiting with Pide and Mittie over the weekend were Shelly Dunham and Gerral Walton from Sydney. Monte Jones visited the Dunhams on Saturday. Thought for the week: “It is what we value, not what we have that makes us rich.” Happy Birthday wishes go to Angela Bly, Larry Stremmel, Neva Hall, Laynee New, Nancy Griffith, Ramona Lackey, Tyge Flowers, Wilbert Klose, Kynzleah Hertel, Jerry Thane, Lisa Terrell, Bettty Weise, Martha Wolsch, Peggy Richards, DeDe Jones, Blain Hight, Shelby Martin, Anna Robbins, and John Glenwinkle. We wish you many more. Anniversary greetings go to Donnie and Diane Barbee, Rodney and Tracy Dunham, and Doug and Debbie Vahlenkamp. Have a great day.
PCHS Athletes Compete in District Track Meet
The Paint Creek High School Girls Track Team participated at the District 17-A track meet on April 5 at the Graford Track Complex. The Girls finished 6th. Individual Results; 800 Meter Run: 4 Boyd, Jasmine 2:53.52 400 Meter Dash: 3 Boyd, Jasmine 1:13.00
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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Jewellee Kuenstler Stamford, we have a problem! Now, before you go off on a tangent, and begin reciting your list of personal issues, the problem I am referring to is a good problem for any community to have. The Museum is having more young people wanting to serve than I have jobs available. We had so many community service volunteers after school in the past month that we had to make a new rule: only two students per day and you have to schedule your time before hand. We are booked a week in advance. Personally, I think it is cooperation between the schools that are requiring community service hours, the churches that are teaching about serving others, the example our civic clubs and citizens are setting to our younger generation about service, and having a place for them to serve, that is leading to this influx of volunteers. Great things happen when organizations work together. I appreciate all the students that stop in. How blessed I feel by these young men and women! Our Family Night last Thursday, featuring the new exhibit, Growing Up Washington, was a success. I knew people were busy, between Area Track, baseball, softball, etc., but we had a great turn out. The Washington Family deserve a huge shout out. What a humble and giving family they are! This family should be an example to all of us. The Washington family worked closely with us in planning the exhibit, as well as providing some great giveaways. Some of these giveaways included OSU ball caps, autographed by James; footballs, autographed by James; an OSU wall sign, autographed by James; and several Pizza Hut vouchers. I must say, the winners of these prizes were so excited! The exhibit is focusing on one of our hometown sons, James Washington, Jr. But instead of focusing on his
football career, the family wanted to focus on how the community helped shape James into the incredible young man he has become. The exhibit begins with pictures of him as a toddler and his sister, Tenisha. Siblings are very important in our life. Tenisha has played an important role in James’ life, as a mentor, as a guiding force, as well as a loving and devoted sister. Next, the exhibit focuses on Church. Church was an important part of James’ upbringing. His family shared that sometimes he would be the only child in Sunday School and didn’t really want to attend, but his parents made him, because being a part of a church family isn’t always about what we want, but what is best for our church family. Other aspects of his life that are highlighted in the exhibit include helping neighbors, being courteous to the elders in our community, the importance of friendship, having teachers to give you a firm foundation in your educational path, discipline on and off the field, how awards were hard earned but did not define the person you were, giving back to the community, love of nature, appreciation for the support and love of our family, the time and effort coaches put in to help shape an athlete, in character as well as ability, and finally team unity. We ended the presentation by discussing with the kids what their role was in the community. What are ways they could help and do their part, like James did?. Representing James was his mom and dad, James, Sr., and Chrysta Washington, his sister, Tenisha, and his cousin, Titania McGee. They were so gracious, allowing people to take pictures with them, and visiting with everyone, especially the children. The second half of the night, adults and children alike took time to write
letters of encouragement to James for the upcoming NFL draft. The most adorable ones, however, were the little kids that drew pictures of footballs to send to him. We also had a bulletin board where people could sign their names. The night ended with a surprise for the museum. The Washington Family, on behalf of James, donated an autographed, OSU football to the museum! How exciting! I must leave you with a story that just warmed my heart. About 4 pm, a mother and her son came in to the museum. The little boy would not be able to attend the Family Night due to a baseball game and was rather upset that he would miss it. So, they wanted to know if the exhibit was ready and if he could look at it. We said, of course, and the little boy was so excited to see it. We talked about the pictures and what aspects of community life they represented. At the end, he proudly wrote his name on the “Good Luck, James” Bulletin Board. When the community works together, lifting each other up, taking time to do our part, it provides a sense of purpose and belonging, a bond with our town. We should take this little boy’s
example and make time to support others. Due to the busyness of the season, we will not have a Family Night in May. However, join us again in June for a Rodeo Family Night! Be looking for more information in later articles. 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 325/7732500.
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Devote Yourselves to Prayer As believers in Christ Jesus we have been gifted with the Holy Spirit. Our bodies are temples of the Living God (2 Cor. 6:16) and we have access to the very power that created the universe. God is our peace, comfort and counselor who is always with us. He is omnipotent, omnipresent and is the number one source of hope and victory for the Bible believing Christian. “The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth” (Ps. 145:18). Our prayer life is essential when walking with the Spirit of God. If we are not in communication with the Holy Spirit, then it becomes really difficult to follow His guidance and direction. In order to truly walk with the Lord we must allow Him to lead us and guide us. This comes by prayer and seeking His face in every part of our everyday life. “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God (Rom. 8:14). It takes obedience to pray and pray faithfully. We should never get into a left to right notion of prayer where we continually babble on and on with faith lacking in our requests. For Jesus himself condemned this, He said, “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. Don’t be like them, for your father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!” (Matt. 6:7-8). Seeking the Holy Spirit in prayer and allowing Him to intercede for us (Rom. 8:26) is very beneficial. Sometimes we don’t know how or what to pray for in certain situations, however the great advocate does know, but it’s up to us to seek His power. When we pray it reveals our obedience and faith that we have to God the Father. Let me ask you, are you devoted to prayer? I’m sure we all can work a little on our prayer life. The main problem tends to be, lack of
time in this busy, fast-paced society that we live in. As a result, this leads to many quick “hail mary” prayers as we walk out the door or find ourselves in sticky situations. Lack of time shouldn’t be an excuse for not sitting down and spending time with the One who created you. Our number one priority should be time alone with the Lord. Jesus gave us this example (Luke 5:16) and we too should look to devote ourselves to time in His presence. By neglecting time in prayer, we forfeit a greater love for Christ, a deeper relationship with Him, and His power in our weakness. Not only does our lack of prayer affect our own lives, but it also affects other people. Paul urged the early Christians to devote themselves to prayer (Col. 4:2). We have been given the privilege and opportunity to intercede on the behalf of others through prayer. People need other people to pray for them. God hears those prayers when they are given in faith (John 14:14) and it’s our job to pray for others. So I encourage you this week to seek the Lord in prayer. Pray for a deepened relationship with God and also pray for those around you. Pray for those who are not saved and may not know the power that is available to them through the Holy Spirit. God will reveal himself to them, but again it’s up to us to cry out to him in truth. Take the prayer list at your church and instead of throwing it away, pick it up and pray for those people listed. As my pastor always says, “One day your name will be on that list and you will want them to pray for you”. Devote yourselves to prayer, because your obedient prayers might make more of a difference than you think! God Bless you! Respect the Blood, Dalton Mathis
Students in Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Gann’s class attended a special prom event at Abilene ISD on Friday, April 20th.
Jones County Burn Ban in Effect April 23, 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 opera-
tions; (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. There are NO agricultural exemptions under this burn ban. 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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Senior Kaitlyn Kovar was honored on Senior Night Friday, April 20th
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SMS 5TH SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLL 6TH GRADE
“A” HONOR ROLL: Kindra Adkins, Lorah Andruch, Chance Birdsong, Emily Blackstock, Bryson Bolin, Matthew Burfiend, Ellanie Clifton, Emily Douglas, Caylee Ender, Deavine Hoadley, Lainee Lefevre, Angel Montanez, Emily Muehlstein, Valerie Silguero “A/B” HONOR ROLL: Ethan Arendall, Eva Delarosa, Kyndall Edwards, Paulina Flores, Shylie Flow, Pablo Gutierrez, Chambree Lefevre, Quinten Pryor, Kayleigh Suitor, Lawton Terry, Alina Villanueva.
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“A” HONOR ROLL: Kayla Cantu, Riley Paige Carver, Truett Ekdahl, Coy Lefevre, Emily Patterson, Alysha Sanchez, Cameron Shoemaker, Brylee Strand, Dominic Vega, Brianna
Villanueva, Madison Woolf “A/B” HONOR ROLL: - Jonathan Andruch, Laylonna Applin, Jameson Bell, Cruz Cantu, Stacy Flores, Madison Guzman, Hayden Henager, Ashtyn Holt, Konstance Jimenez, Stetson Koenig, Cara London, Amhrye OnyemehSea, Madison Proffitt, Chloe Ratheal, Zikyria Shaw, Lance Terry
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“A” HONOR ROLL: Jacelyn Bell, Tylee Bevel, Chloe Hall, Gabby Lintini, Tate Mathis, Shandlee Mueller, Addison Reel, Jessica Sarmiento “A/B” HONOR ROLL: Madison Bryant, Macy Detamore, Dylan Faulks, Isaiah Gonzales, Citlaly Gutierrez, Gabrielle Lintini, Logan Metler, Orlando Moreno, Thalia Ponce
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STAMFORD ISD MENU April 30th - May 4th Monday Pancakes, Bacon, Fruit -- Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Chicken Spaghetti, Breadstick, Garden Salad, Carrots, Apple Slices, Milk Variety Tuesday Sunrise Sandwich OR PBJ, Fruit -- Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Enchiladas, Refried Beans, Salsa, Zesty Cucumbers, Lettuce & Tomato, Rosy Applesauce, Milk Variety Wednesday French Toast, Sausage, Fruit -- Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk
Variety Chicken Tenders, Texas Toast, Gravy, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Fries, Fruit, Crispy Cereal Treat, Milk Variety Thursday Breakfast Strudel & Yogurt OR PBJ, Fruit -- Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Okra, Roll, Strawberry Cup, Milk Variety Friday Breakfast Burrito, Hash Browns, Fruit -- Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety BBQ on Bun, Coleslaw, Savory Green Beans, Orange Smiles, Milk Variety
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Incidental Findings On MRI Don’t Always Warrant Worry
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent MRI of my internal auditory canals revealed an incidental finding of “microangiographic changes” in the area of the pons. I am 65 years old, do not smoke or drink, exercise rather vigorously for an hour almost every day, eat sensibly, am not diabetic and have normal cholesterol and blood pressure without medication. Can you comment? -- D.D. ANSWER: I see this result frequently. The changes seen on your MRI scan are not specific, but they can be associated with damage to blood vessels from many of the conditions you have avoided, especially smoking and high blood pressure. The pons, in the deep brain, is susceptible to damage from high blood pressure. However, some people with no risk factors will have these changes. My practice when I see these is to re-evaluate whether there are any risk factors that could be better managed, consider the use of aspirin if indicated and advise on diet and exercise; then, if all is as it should be, tell my patient not to worry too much, as these findings on MRI are not by any means a guarantee of developing brain disease. DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you mention that apixaban has a lower risk of intracranial hemorrhage than warfarin. But shouldn’t you note that the absolute risk is extremely low? It drives me crazy to hear the advertisements for NOACs claim a 60 percent reduction (which is true) but not mention that absolute risk is very low. I can understand the use of NOACs in people who have difficulty achieving stable anticoagulation levels or who don’t have their level checked regularly. But lowering the cost of health care should be considered when prescribing an anticoagulant. -- P.W. ANSWER: I share P.W.’s concern for the difference between absolute risk reduction and relative risk reduction, but the concept is one that some people have a hard time with. In the current case, the use of a new oral anticoagulant (“NOAC” for short), such as apixaban, has a lower risk of major bleeding. How much lower? In an analysis of the major studies, about 5.4 percent of the NOAC group had a major bleed, while 6.2 percent of the warfarin group did. That can be expressed as an absolute difference of 0.8 percent (6.2 percent minus 5.4 percent), or also as a 13 percent reduction in risk (100 percent minus 5.4 percent/6.2 percent). While both a 0.8 percent absolute risk difference and 13 percent relative risk differ-
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. ence are correct, I agree with J.W. that the relative risk reduction can overstate the case, especially for low-risk events. (The 60 percent reduction, by the way, comes from a decreased risk for hemorrhagic stroke: a 58 percent relative risk reduction and a 0.7 percent absolute risk reduction.) The issue with the cost of health care is also complex. In the case of J.F., whose insurance did not cover apixaban, the cost to the patient is much higher for an NOAC. However, because the total cost to the health care system for a major bleed is so high, NOACs were found to save the system money -- between $100 and $500 per person per year, even though the drugs themselves cost more than warfarin (the analysis including the costs of monitoring). Whose money should the doctor save? The patient’s or the system’s? Is it worth the extra drug costs to the patient to have about a 1 percent per year lower risk of stroke and major bleeding? These are hard questions, and most of the time the doctor makes them. Some patients want to be involved in making them, and I personally prefer to make these decisions with the patient. Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall.com. (c) 2018 North America Syndicate Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Family of Cary “Snowman” Snow participating in Texas Trash Off Day on April 7, 2018 included Steve Snow with his grandchildren, Nevaeh and Aysin Alvarado. This is an annual event encouraging Texans across the state to join forces to clean up Texas roadsides. The Snow family have participated since 1996 to honor the memory of Cary Snow. It was a successful day, in spite of the cold and windy conditions.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Ending Political Gerrymandering “It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers of good intentions.....There are men, in all ages....who mean to govern well; but they “mean to govern”...They promise to be kind masters, but they mean to be masters.... They think there need be but little restraint upon themselves....The love of power may sink too deep in their own hearts”. ~Daniel Webster “We in America do not have government by the majority—-we have government by the majority who participate....All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” ~Thomas Jefferson Most of the Founders of the United States of America were concerned about what they called factions (including the very wealthy) becoming too powerful and spoke often about the imperatives of the Eagle flying straight with both the left and the right wings being equally strong. There was an ongoing concern of the Country moving to the collectivist left or the monarchical right. They were opposed to the creation of parties, but quickly accepted their inevitability. The balanced center was recognized as a necessary function of governing and crucial to the new constitutionally formed government they had created. Fast forward to today. Thanks to modern technology our political parties (when in the majority in their State) now draw districts that overwhelmingly favor their party and the factions within. In Texas, of our 36 Congressional districts only 1 has been competitive in recent elections. It is almost impossible that a member of either party, can be defeated except in the primary. Democrat by a more “liberal” faction challenger and Republican by a more “conservative” faction challenger. The Eagle has been grounded. The balanced center that our Founders saw as critical to governing is no more. The factions have taken over both of our parties. Our political process is broken! Our State and Nation are beginning to pay a huge
price! In my opinion the best place to “start” rebuilding our political process is by ending Gerrymandering? We, the people, say we are fed up as evidenced by polls showing Congress with a 19% job approval rating. Four States now have gerrymandering cases pending before the Supreme Court. But gerrymandering should not be a legal issue. It does not belong in Court. It is a political issue for the people to take back from the political establishment who are benefiting themselves from it. For the Country this is a non-partisan Issue. For individual States it is partisan! In the 2016 election Republicans received 52.5% of the Texas vote which “mathematically” suggests our Congressional delegation should be 19R-15D. Not 25R-11D. Texas Legislature House 79R-71D. Not 99R-51D. Texas Senate mathematically not politically should be 16R-15D not 20R-11D. These numbers are not coincidental they were planned by a faction in 2003. Every candidate running for the Texas Legislature should be asked a simple question. Will You , if elected, sponsor and vote for a bill in the next session of the legislature to turn over redistricting to a non-partisan commission to present a map for your approval? The bill will follow closely what Iowa and Arizona are doing. If your answer is No? Why not? For our Congressional delegation, will “You” support the Legislature in achieving a non-partisan redistricting commission in the 2019 session of the Texas Legislature to take effect in 2020. Again, if no, explain your opinion! Redistricting must become a political issue for the people to decide this November. If we the “people” do not demand an end to Gerrymandering, we will continue to deserve the factional government we are getting at all levels. Thank you, Charlie Stenholm
Bonner Voss, a junior at Stamford High School was the year end Champion for Region 2 Texas High School Rodeo Association Saddle Bronc Rider. Voss competed in rodeos from September of 2017 till April of 2018 throughout the region. He qualified to compete at the Texas High School Rodeo Association Finals in Abilene this coming June. Bonner is the son of Mark and Johnna Voss of Stamford.
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PCISD Students of the Week
6th grade - Adrian Anguiano
3rd grade - Adrian Castorena
Lueders-Avoca FFA Chapter Qualifies for State Land CDE The Lueders Avoca FFA Land Team finished 2nd in the Area II Land CDE Event held at Tarleton State University. Alyssa Wyatt won 1st place high individual in the contest, and Lexi Williams was the 4th place high individual. Team members are Alyssa Wyatt, Jeremiah Jarvis, Mattie Barnes, Lexi Williams and Advisor Curt Muehlstein.
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More Than a Memory This week I want to talk about a topic that has affected all of us at one time or another and that is dealing with the loss of a loved one or a friend. It is never an easy subject to talk about as we have all experienced different levels of loss and subsequent grief, especially when the loss is recent. There were events that occurred over the last week that had me thinking about this and Will McClure remembering those that I have personally lost over the years. I’ll spare you the details on how this came about, but I will tell you that it came after a discussion with others about loss. I can tell you that even though time has passed, and I have been able to move along with my life, it is still heartbreaking to know that those that I was close to are no longer with us and, at one point during these thoughts, my mind tends to go to the last time I would ever speak to them or even the day when the news came. I’ve shared a few of those stories here in the past, so I will not go through them again; however, I’m sure many of you reading can relate to what I am saying here. Even though at some points we tend to think about the sad times and even the last things that we may or may have not said, we have to always try to remember the good times and memories that we once had. Loss is never easy to think about, but when you can get past the sadness that you may feel, you start to remember the good moments that you had with those whom you have lost. It could be simply a funny story of a friend that you worked with or it could be lasting memories of a yearly trip with your grandparents during the summer. It is because of happy moments such as this where we can keep their memories alive and know that they will always have a special place in our heart. You know that someone has become more than a memory when you can be affected by just remembering that person. Even if you believe that you may have never been as close as you could have, you can still cherish the moments that you were able to make. There may be days where you may be mentally kicking yourself for not saying something you should have or maybe taken extra time to visit more often, but know that those people that you love would forgive you. Even if you think that there is no possible way that forgiveness can happen and you continue to second-guess an action you could have done, it is nothing that you should blame yourself for as it comes down to the fact you could not have known. As long as you can safely think of happy memories, know that you should not continue to be sad. Grief is something that we have and will continue to deal with in our lives, but we cannot let it control us. Those that we have lost would not want us to continue to grieve over them and would instead want us to live our lives knowing that one day we will see them again. Until then, keep their memories alive in your mind and your heart. Remember all of the good times and know what impact that they have made on your life. Keep them in your heart and they will always be more than memories. Until next time, dear reader, my cap’s off to you!
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COWBOYS IN COWTOWN The cowboy era, which brings up images of trail drives and things having to do with cattle and life on the range, lasted less than 20 years, but the legacy of that time carries through to today. When I was growing up in Fort Worth I used to drive to the stockyards to pick up sides of beef for my father’s grocery store. Being there made me feel like a cowboy. After the Civil War, Americans acquired a taste for beef. There was plenty of it on hoof in Texas, where cattle sold for 4 dollars a head. In Kansas, the same cow brought 40 dollars. So great cattle drives started from the Rio Grande northward. The Chisholm Trail passed thru Fort Worth. When the railroad arrived in 1876, Fort Worth became a major shipping point for livestock. So the city built the stockyards 2 and half miles north of the Tarrant County Court House. They opened in 1887. One of the investors was Louville Niles of Boston, whose primary business
was meatpacking. He convinced the investors that instead of shipping the cattle to other markets to be processed, they should build meatpacking plants. So by 1900 both Swift and Armour started building facilities. They were completed in 1902. That same year the Livestock Exchange Building was built which housed livestock commission companies, telegraph and railroad offices and other support businesses. It became known as the Wall Street of the West. In 1911 the stockyards and packinghouse area became a little village called Niles City, which at the time was known as the richest little city in the world with a property value of 30 million dollars. In 1923 it was annexed as part of Fort Worth. The stockyards needed a
show facility, so in 1907 construction began on the Cowtown Coliseum. It became home to the first indoor rodeo. Five million head of livestock passed thru the Stockyards. In 1917, during World War 1 the stockyards were the largest horse and mule market in the world. Military officers came from allied countries to purchase animals. The peak year for the stockyards was in 1944. Then began the decline of the railroads, which brought about the decline of the stockyards. After WW2, newly paved roads
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gave rise to the trucking industry, so the market moved to ranches and feed lots. Armour closed in 1962, Swift in 1971. The Armour plant was demolished, but Swift became the Old Spaghetti Warehouse. Now it houses an energy company. In 1976 some citizens established the North Fort Worth Historical Society, which helped organize the Stockyards National Historical District. They built a museum in the Exchange Building. The area is one of the state’s most popular tourist attractions. Visitors enjoy a little bit of the old west with the twice daily cattle drives at 11:30 AM and 4 PM when cowboys on horseback guide a herd of longhorns down exchange avenue.
SANDERS: Continued From Page 1 I guess all those times she used “Feeding her pigs” as an excuse for being late to class worked out for her. Morgan said Mrs. West always made learning fun which was the most significant education aspect her senior year. Coach Dutchover also left her mark on Morgan. “She not only taught me basketball skills but taught me life lessons that I’ll never forget. She was a great coach and even greater person, Anything I went through or battled with, I could always count on her to have my back and be there when I needed someone.” Some of her best experiences were praying before each game with the coach and her teammates, cherishing the good and bad times that came with it, and when the whole student body came together to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Talk about cherishing the good and bad times and what came with it, I
asked Morgan what her most embarrassing moment from high school was, “I dropped a pizza hot pocket on my white pair of pants, and it was stained the whole day.” and just for jokes I asked, if she could give anyone in her senior class a wedgie, who would it be ? Morgan said, “Devin Hughes, but he would probably give me one back lol.” A memory she will always carry with her and will never forget is, singing the school song with her classmates for the last time on the basketball court. She also leaves a tip behind for the new upcoming freshman, “Never change who you are to try to be someone who others want you to be.” Last but not least, Morgan’s final words were, “Only five more Mondays until high school is over and I start a new chapter of my life.” I’ve known Morgan since she was tiny, and she has always been the
most bubbly, tender hearted, sweet and funny person. Her smile was always contagious and definitely brightened several of my days. I completely agree with “Unforgettable”. Seems to be the perfect word.
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JONES COUNTY TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM DISASTER GRANT CONTRACT #7216007 FINAL PUBLIC HEARING Jones County will conduct a final public hearing on its 2016 Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Disaster Grant, on Monday April 30, 2018 at 5:05 P.M. The meeting will be held at Jones County Commissioner’s Courtroom, located at 12th & Commercial, in Anson, Texas. Topics to be discussed are the completion of street improvements and expenditure of grant and local funds. It is noted that the project construction is complete. However, the project is considered conditionally complete by TDA while the County is waiting on final FEMA documentation. The County encourages recipients of the project as well as other interested citizens to participate in the hearing. Citizens unable to attend this meeting may submit their views and comments to Judge Dale Spurgin, at the address above, or PO Box 148, Anson, Texas, 79501, 325-8233741, or via email to dale.spurgin@co.jones.tx.us. Handicapped individuals that wish to attend this meeting, individuals who require auxiliary aids or services for this meeting should contact Jamie Jordan, Administrative Assistant to the Judge, to arrange for assistance, at least two days before the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. CONDADO DE JONES PROGRAMA DE SUBVENCIÓN DE DESARROLLO DE COMUNITARIO DE TEXAS CONTRATO DE CONCESIÓN DE DESASTRE #7216007 AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA FINAL Condado de Jones realizará una audiencia pública final en su concesión de desastre de Texas › desarrollo comunitario Block Grant (TxCDBG) de 2016, el 30 de abril de 2018 en 17:05 La reunión se celebrará en la sala de audiencias del Comisario del Condado de Jones, ubicado en 12 y comercial, en Anson, Texas. Temas a tratar son la realización de mejoras de calles y gasto de donaciones y fondos locales. Cabe señalar que la construcción del proyecto está completa. Sin embargo, el proyecto se considera condicional completo por TDA mientras que el condado está a la espera de documentación final de FEMA. El Condado alienta a los beneficiarios del proyecto, así como otros ciudadanos interesados a participar en la audiencia. Los ciudadanos no puedan asistir a esta reunión podrán presentar sus opiniones y comentarios a juez Dale Spurgin, en la dirección arriba indicada, o PO Box 148, Anson, Texas, 79501, 325-823-3741, o vía correo electrónico a dale.spurgin@co.jones.tx.us. Personas con discapacidad que deseen asistir a esta reunión, las personas que requieren ayudas auxiliares y servicios para esta reunión deben póngase en contacto con Jamie Jordan, asistente administrativa al juez, para solicitar ayuda, por lo menos dos días antes de la reunión para que pueden hacer los arreglos apropiados.
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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! SOLD
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. The Grand Theatre will open soon! We are currently seeking a Director of Operations to manage the theatre and oversee all events and development of future endeavors. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, energetic, creative and a self starter with preferred experience in nonprofit management, project development, fundraising, marketing and event planning. Candidates should email resume and cover letter to grandtheatrestamford@gmail. com by Monday, May 7th at 5 pm. Stamford Memorial Hospital is seeking a full time Dietary Aide. 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/.
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HELP WANTED Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking a Groundskeeper/Maintenance Worker. This is a full-time, entry level position. Prior experience is not required. High school graduate or equivalent is preferred. This position performs duties in
landscaping, maintaining outside grounds of the hospital and assisting with maintenance duties. For an application, please visit our web site http://stamfordhosp. com/ or apply in person at Stamford Memorial Hospital.
Weekend Baylor nurse 32/40 and a night shift nurse; Weekend shift differential of $2 hr for nurses and $1 hr for C N A.; $1000 sign on bonus for the two open FT nurse
positions. Contact: Marsha Mickler, Director of Nursing; Stamford Residence & Rehab Center, 1003 Columbia St., Stamford, Texas 79533, (325) 773-3671
Clear Fork Media Group is looking an advertising manager. The hours are semi-flexible between 9-5. Salary is a base with commission. Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license. Training is included. Must be self-modivated. Please apply in person at 102 S. Swenson.
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Commissioners Approve Participation in Tire Collection Program BY KAY SPEARS The Jones County Commissioner’s Court has regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 9:00 in the Commissioners Courtroom on the 3rd floor of the Jones County Courthouse, Anson, TX. The Commissioner’s Court met for their regular meeting on April 23, 2018. The court approved the minutes from the April 9th meeting and approved the following property bids: bid from Richard and Kathy Koonce of $723.60, court costs of $723.60, for the purchase of R21939, being Lots four (4), five (5), and six (6) in block eleven (11) of The Bumpass Lueders, Jones County, Texas; bid from Amanda R. Thompson $500 for the purchase of R21831, being A0011R North 707 Ranchettes (DT Bruce) Block 1 Tract 12, 1.88 acres Jones County, Texas. Next on the agenda was to discuss and take action on a presentation about the Anson Solar Center by Coronal Energy and the tax abatement process. Nick Macintosh and Brandon Westlake
presented plans for building a solar energy project north of Anson. Discussion after the presentation included questions by County Commissioners and Judge Dale Spurgin. Their questions and concerns focused on what is in the best interest of Jones County, its residents and land owners if the solar energy project is built. Mr. Macintosh and Mr. Westlake were able to take with them areas of concern they may or may not have considered for their upcoming abatement application. No action was taken except to propose a joint meeting on the matter with the Hospital Board and the Board of Education. The next agenda item was to discuss and take action on disaster declaration and all items related regarding FEMA, TDA, and TDEM forms and requirements. Updates and extensions were discussed and no action was taken. Next on the agenda was to discuss and take action on the Burn Ban. The fire east of Hawley was discussed. The question of whether or not to include the Ag Exemption
led to a discussion of the effect of unexpected and high winds on burned brush piles if there were unknown embers smoldering underneath. The burn ban is to extend for 90 days unless the County Judge lifts the ban. The Ag Exemption is not included. Authority was given to the County Judge to extend or lift a burn ban in Jones County. The next item on the agenda was to discuss and take action on the Tire Collection Program. The state RC&D (Research, Conservation & Development) has funds available for Jones County to participate in their Tire Collection Program. It was approved for Jones County to be a part of this program. Along with the county precincts, the public will be able to take their unwanted tires to a future designated collection point. The next agenda item was to discuss and take action on Road Crossing Permits and Easements in County Right of Way. The discussion brought up several questions which will need to be looked into before any action can be taken. The next item on the agenda
was to discuss and take action on Agreement with Texas All Natural, Inc. to clear mesquite from County Right of Ways. After discussion it was approved for Texas All Natural, Inc. to clear mesquite trees on county right of ways. The discussion brought up that the company would be responsible for any fence damages and if the property owner would like the company to clear mesquite trees on their property, that would be between the company and the land owner and separate from Jones County. The court approved the Treasurer’s Report, then approved the Budget Line Item Transfers and then they approved to pay the bills. At this point Judge Spurgin asked the gallery if anyone had other business to bring to the Commissioner’s Court. Shara Jones stood and expressed deep concerns that there are many Jones County veterans and their families that feel the need to use the VSO (Veterans Service Officer) in Abilene rather than the VSO in Anson. The meeting was then adjourned.
LOCAL CHURCHES Avoca Baptist Church Rev. Les Mims 773-3531 AM Worship: 11:00 Avoca United Methodist Church Dennis Huffaker 773-3909 AM Worship: 9:45 Bethel Church of God in Christ Pastor Session 407 W Handlan 325-773-5730 Bethel (Christ) Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 1024 E. Vanderbilt 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 9:00 Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 10707 N. FM 600 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 11:00
Central Baptist Church Pastor Bud Akins 301 E Moran 773-2577 Worship: 11:00 Central Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland 325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00 Common Ground Youth Ministry Paul Wright 219 S Swenson 325-773-3604 Faith Chapel Gerald Spalding 501 W. McHarg 325-773-2866 AM Worship: 10:00 Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30 First Assembly of God Family Worship
Center Pastor Randy Rawls 1214 Compton 325-773-2435 Am Worship: 10:45 First Baptist Church Pastor Jacob West 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00 House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00am Lueders First Baptist Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00 MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church Greg Taylor 325-513-2505 AM worship 11:00 Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa
AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00 Nugent Church of Christ Nugent, Texas Ron Ballard, Preacher Sun. 10 Bible Classes 11 Morning Assembly Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30
Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00 St Ann’s Catholic Church Father Angelo Consemino 1001 S Swenson 325-773-2659 AM Mass: 11:00 St. John’s United Methodist Church Pastor John Erwin 201 S Ferguson 325-773-2561 AM Worship: 10:50
Solomon Temple Baptist Church Rev. Donnie Massey 315 N. Haskell St. 325-773-2213 AM Worship 9:30 Temple Baptist Church Jesse Morton 309 E Campbell 325-773-2550 AM Service: 11:00 Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg
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