FRIDAY MAY 25, 2018 THE NEW STAMFORD AMERICAN VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 STAMFORD AMERICAN VOLUME 97, ISSUE 58 STAMFORD LEADER VOLUME 115, ISSUE 59
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New Mayor and Councilmember Sworn in During City Council Meeting BY WILL MCCLURE The Stamford City Council held its regular meeting last Monday evening, May 21st, to discuss a few upcoming items for the city, but more importantly to officially swear in a new mayor and city council member. Outgoing Mayor Johnny Anders called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm with all members present and a full meeting room, when he would ask Councilmember Jimmy Doan to lead the invocation. After Councilmember Dennis Braden led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance, Anders began the meeting by stating that it had been an honor and a privilege to serve the city of Stamford for the last 20 years, 13 of which as the Mayor. SEE MAYOR, PAGE 24
BY ALLISON BIGBIE
New Mayor James Decker, returning Councilmember Dennis Braden, and new Councilmember Paul Wright took the Oath of Office at the beginning of the City Council meeting last Monday evening.
Proud of Our Bulldogs
Bulldogs made it to the Regional Quarterfinals playing a best of 3 game series against the Hawley Bearcats. After losing the first game 12-2 on Friday, they were set to play again on Saturday at 1pm. Hawley has always given Stamford a good fight in sports so on that Saturday, I’m sure it’s clear to say, it had everyone sitting at the edge of their seats. The Bulldogs played with their whole heart put into it behind every hit and catch. Our boys make Stamford Proud. With all the sweat and drive put into this game, Bulldogs took the lead 3-0 in the first inning. By the 5th in-
ning we were already 10-4 with some hustle and hit. Hawley would put base runners on, and Stamford would lock it down all the way through the 6th inning. As the game got closer to the end, Hawley stepped up and earned run after run landing them with the 11-10 win and won them a birth in the Regional Semi Finals. What our Bulldogs should know is that, we are Proud of each of you whether it’s a win or loss. In the fans’ eyes, it’s the effort put in that we all notice, the drive that we all see in how you play, the heart that goes into every hit and run and the smiles that show after scoring another point. The boys still pile out on the field to
give appreciation to the fellow teammate for the effort put in. Ya’ll have amazing teamwork, dedication, and respect. So for just that alone, Stamford is proud of our Bulldogs. Yes, ya’ll may have taken the loss but boys, y’all have represented Stamford well! Our hearts, our respect, our town. We are Bulldog Proud! Game 1 123 456 7 R H E Hawley 204 051 X 12 12 4 Stamford 010 100 X 2 2 3 Game 2 123 456 7 R H E Hawley 030 012 5 11 11 2 Stamford 340 120 0 10 9 2
Bulldogs Noah Horn and Rudy Gutierrez fell to Mason to take 3rd in State in UIL Tennis.
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OBITUARIES
Maria Susana Mendoya
Darwin Garvin
Maria Susana Mendoya, 89, of Stamford passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at her home in Stamford. Funeral services for Maria were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel (807 Columbia) with Pastor Paul Wright officiating. Burial followed at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Stamford. The family received visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 until 7 p.m. Maria was born May 24, 1928 in Taylor, Texas to Jesus and Conception Vargas Mendoya. Maria worked in housekeeping at the Stamford Memorial Hospital for several years. She was a lady who believed in staying busy and a perfectionist at keeping her home clean and welcoming as a gathering place for her family. She loved to quilt, sew and cook for her family. Maria was her family’s universe, being a simple, humble person who put others first. Her dog, Tator was her loyal companion and brought joy to her life. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robert Mendoya, a beloved sister and her husband, Jovita Acosta and Catarino Acosta, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, a great granddaughter, Sarai Perez, a grandson, Joe Flores, Jr. Survivors include 3 daughters, Ortencia Acosta and husband Freddie, Margaret Delgado, Caroline Flores; her son, Feliz Acosta; 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and other friends and relatives. Online condolences may be made and viewed at www.tankersleyfuneralhome.com
Darwin was born in Stamford, Texas on May 28th, 1958. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and was the self-proclaimed “Best Derrick Hand in West Texas!” Darwin was preceded in death by his nephew, Brandon Garvin; brother, Anthony “Tony” Garvin; sister, Rosetta Garvin; mother, Flossie Garvin; and father, Glin Garvin. Darwin is survived by his sisters and brother-in-laws, Treva & Ronnie Vance, and Teresa & Joel Loper; brothers and sister-in-laws, Glendal & Gaylene Garvin, and James & Rebecca Garvin; half-sisters and their husbands, Loditta & Mike Olsen and Leona & Billy Echoles; children Rosetta Garvin and Michael Land; granddaughters, Alexandria, Victoria, and Elizabeth Alviar; grandsons, Taylor and David Land; many cousins, nephews and nieces; and one great grandson is on the way. Family & Friends are welcome to attend a memorial service held at the Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home Chapel at 2 pm on Sunday, May 27th, 2018. Darwin will be cremated and ashes laid to rest in Haskell, Texas, next to his mother in Willow Cemetery. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.luxfhcares.com and select obituaries.
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BIRTHDAYS MAY 24- Leah Nicholson MAY 28 – Linda Hill MAY 29 – Lisa Terrell, Cody McClintock JUNE 4 – Carole Petty JUNE 5 – Cathey Mitchell, Susan Mueller, Cherryl Pittman Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-773-5550 and let us know!
MARK THE DATE... FUNDRAISER: Melissa, Jose Cancel and K’rene Valencia escaped a house fire Saturday, May 19, 2018 in the 1100 block of Oak Street in Abilene. Everyone was safe including Bella, the dog. Along with the overall fire damage, the living room furniture is a total loss due to water damage. A bank account has been set up at the Compass Bank in Stamford to help get this family back on their feet. Thank you and God Bless you Abundantly. Melissa is the daughter of Wes & Margaret Bennett.
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JUNE 3RD
GOSPEL GROUP: A country gospel group called Western Sonrise Band, a part of Western Sonrise Ministries, will be playing at the McKenzie Trail Cowboy Church in Stamford on Sunday morning, June 3rd, from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
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VBS: June 12-15 starting each day 6pm-8:30pm. at Avoca United Methodist Church. Call Dawn Patten for further information at 325/260-6541
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Stamford Class of 2018 Rumaldo Torres Chavez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Simona Torres Chavez, ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: TSTC PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Going to Sweetwater TSTC
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Timothy Chambers PARENT/GUARDIAN: Kyle and Leslie Chambers ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football 3 yrs; Basketball 3 yrs, OAP 1 yr, Choir 2 yrs AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: All-State Football Sr year PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Study Business at Texas State in San Marcos
Armando Torres Chavez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Armando Torres Chavez ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Varsity Football in Rule, TX-2 yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Work
Peter Copeland PARENT/GUARDIAN: Michael & Michele Copeland ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Band-4 yrs; UIL Academics-4 yrs; One Act Play-Sr yr; Basketball-Soph yr; Track-Soph yr; Cross Country-Soph yr. AWARDS: UIL Regional Number Sense Qualifier-Soph, Jr & Sr yrs; UIL Regional Computer Science Qualifier-Jr & Sr yrs; District Band-Sr yr; Band Beau Award-Sr yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Cisco College and then transfer to a university.
Reynalda Isabel Cruz PARENT/GUARDIAN: Christina Cruz, Jr. Cruz ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Cross Country-3 yrs; Basketball-3 yrs; Track-3 yrs; FCCLA-President 1 yr, Member 4 yrs, Council 3 yrs PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend South Plains and eventually transfer to Tech
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PARENT/GUARDIAN: Trey and Alycia Dancer ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Band-Marching 9th-10th; Concert 9th-10th; FFA-Creed Speaking 9th, Vet Tech 9th, Entomology 4 yrs; PALS 12th AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:Top 10 at Area in Entomology; State Qualifier in Entomology 11th & 12th PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Midwestern State University
Eric Noel Diaz PARENT/GUARDIAN: Julie Gallardo ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-3 yrs; Baseball-3 yrs; Track-2 yrs; Basketball-1 yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Western Texas College for Electrical Lineman Technology.
Israel Acencion Fernandez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Ana Perez Espinoza and Jr Fernandez ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Special Olympics
Cheyanne Rey Fuentes PARENT/GUARDIAN: Angie Fuentes & Rudy Fuentes ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Basketball-2 yrs; Shot Put & Discus-2 yrs; FCCLA-4 yrs; Ag-1 yr; Band-1 yr. AWARDS: Nurse Program Award. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan on working at Stamford Memorial Hospital until the Fall and attend TSTC in order to become a chemical dependency counselor.
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Jacob Alexander Louis Galvan PARENT/GUARDIAN: Linda & John Camp ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Golf-3 yrs; Track & Field-3 yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Go to TSTC for welding.
Rudy Gutierrez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Imelda & Rodolfo Gutierrez ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Basketball-4 yrs; Tennis-4 yrs; Track-3 yrs; Baseball-1 yrs; OAP-2 yrs; Student Council-4 yrs; FFA-4 yrs; UIL Academics-2 yrs; FCA-4 yrs. AWARDS: Basketball-2017: Bi-District Champions, Area Champions, Regional Quarterfinalists; Basketball-2018: Area Finalists, 8-2A Second Team All-District; Football-2018: District Champions, Bi-District Champions, Area Champions, Regional Quarterfinalists; Tennis-2018: Regional Tennis Champion, State Tennis Qualifier; Ag LDE-2014: Chapter Conducting Area Qualifier, Quiz District Champion, Quiz Area Qualifier. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Angelo State University to major in Marketing.
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Pedro Hernandez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Debra Morales ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football -2 yrs
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PARENT/GUARDIAN: Petra & Joe Hernandez ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Baseball-4 yrs; Basketball-2 yrs; Tennis-4 yrs; CDE-2 yrs; LDE-2 yrs; PALS1 yr. AWARDS: Tennis-Regional Qualifier-3 yrs; Football-1st All district Offensive-2 yrs; Football-2nd Defensive Team-1 yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: To attend Tarleton State University and major in Ag Business Management
Braleigh Brooke Hickman PARENT/GUARDIAN: Dallas Hickman & Jennifer White ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: FFA-4 yrs; UIL Academics-4 yrs; Cheerleader-4 yrs; Basketball-1 yr; Cross Country-1 yr; Golf-1 yr; NHS; Student Council; Class Officer. AWARDS: UT-Tyler; National FFA. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend UT-Tyler – Biology Major then Pharmacy School.
Noah Horn PARENT/GUARDIAN: Wes & Rebecca Horn ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Basketball-4 yrs; Baseball-1 yr; Tennis-4 yrs; Track-3 yrs; Golf-1 yr; UIL Academics-2 yrs; One Act Play-2 yrs; FFA-4 yrs; NHS-4 yrs; Student Council-4 yrs; Class Officer-2 yrs; Band 2 yrs; FCA-4 yrs. AWARDS: Basketball-2015: All-District Honorable Mention, Academic All-District; BASKETBALL-2016: All-District 2nd Team, Academic All-District; Basketball-2017: District Offensive MVP, Big Country 2A Player of the Year, Academic AllDistrict, TABC All-Region, Big Country 2A Player of the Year, Bi-District Champion, Area Champion; Basketball-2018: District Champion, Overall District MVP, Academic All-District, TABC All-Region, Big Country 2A Super Team (First Team). Football-2016: All-District Honorable Mention, Academic All-District; Football-2017: All-District Pride, Academic All-District, District Champion, Bi-District Champion, Area Champion. Track-2017: Area Champion, Area Qualifier (800m & High Jump), Regional Qualifier (800m). OAP-2017: District Champion, Area Bi-District Qualifier, Area Qualifier, Regional Qualifier; OAP-2018: Bi-District Qualifier, District Honorable Mention All-Star Cast. Tennis-2015: District Champion, Regional Qualifier; Tennis-2016: District Champion, Regional Qualifier; Tennis-2017: District Champion, Regional Qualifier; Tennis-2018: District Champion, Regional Qualifier, Regional Champion, State Qualifier. UIL-2017: Academics Number Sense Regional Qualifier; UIL-2018: Academics Number Sense District Champion, Academics Number Sense Regional Qualifier. FFA-2014: LDE Chapter Conducting Area Qualifier, LDE Quiz Area Qualifier; FFA-2015: CDE Land Judging Area Qualifier; FFA-2016: CDE Homesite Evaluation Area Qualifier, CDE Homesite Evaluation State Qualifier; FFA-2017: CDE Homesite Evaluation District Champion, CDE Homesite Evaluation Area Qualifier, CDE Homesite Evaluation State Qualifier, CDE Homesite Evaluation NATIONAL Qualifier. LCU Student Success Scholarship; LCU FMC; LCU Legacy; LCU Trustee; LCU Texas Equalization Grant. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Lubbock Christian University to study pre-med.
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Breanna Huggins PARENT/GUARDIAN: Sonya & Mark Huggins ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Yearbook-1 yr; One Act Play-1 yr; PALS-2 yrs. AWARDS: FCCLA President of Projects and Programs; Advancing Play in One Act-“These Shining Lives”. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Nursing at Cisco Junior College in Abilene.
Devin Hughes PARENT/GUARDIAN: Scott Hughes, Nikki Hughes & Sherry Covington ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: FFA Showing Pigs-4 yrs; FFA-2 yrs; UIL-2 yrs; 4H-2 yrs. AWARDS: Big Country Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Scholarship. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton State University with a major in Animal Science.
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Steven Ray Johnson, Jr. PARENT/GUARDIAN: Kyle and Leslie Chambers ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football 4 yrs; Basketball 3 yrs, track 4 yrs AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: State Track Qualifier Jr year PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Play football at Cisco Jr. College
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Cassie King PARENT/GUARDIAN: Tonya & Sky King, Jr ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Speech-4 yrs; Band-3 yrs; Student Council-3 yrs; Class President-2 yrs; NHS-3 yrs; OAP-2 yrs. AWARDS: Stamford Chamber of Commerce Senior Girl of the Year; Heart of Texas Scholarship; Student Speaker Scholarship; State Champion in Poetry. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attending Howard Payne University to major in Communications & Theater with a minor in Multi-cultural Studies as well as being on their speech & theater teams.
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Rylan Jace Letz PARENT/GUARDIAN: Casey & Emery Letz ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football Jr yr; FFA Show Team 4 yrs AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: FFA Welding Award Soph PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend South Plains College Welding Program
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Hayden Dru Lewis PARENT/GUARDIAN: Wendy Lewis ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football 4 yrs, PALS 1½ yr, Ag 3 yrs AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: Texas Scholarship; Simmons Award; Hardin Scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Playing football at Hardin Simmons University
Isaiah Lopez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Angel Alvarado ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Baseball-4 yrs; Football-3 yrs; Basketball-1 yr; Track-1 yr; Cross Country-1 yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: To attend Southwestern Christian University in Oklahoma to obtain a degree in Criminal Justice and to continue playing baseball.
Teary Martinez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Robert Martinez & Ida Martinez ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: FCCLA-4 yrs; VAC-2 yrs; PALS-2 yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Nurse
Caden Mathis PARENT/GUARDIAN: Cody & Misty Mathis ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football Offensive & Defensive Lineman-4 yrs; Football Team Captain-1 yr; Basketball Center-4 yrs; Baseball First Baseman-4 yrs; FFA-4 yrs: FFA Land Judging-2 yrs, FFA Homesite Evaluation-2 yrs; UIL Number Sense Team Captain-3 yrs; FCA President-3 yrs; AVID Tutor-2 yrs; Student Council Officer-3 yrs; National Honor Society Member-3 yrs. AWARDS: Sophomore of the Year, 2016; Senior Boy of the Year, 2018; UIL Number Sense, 1st Place Team & 1st Overall in district, 2018; Football: 1st Team All-District Lineman 2016-17, All-State Academic Elite Team 2017, 3rd Team AllState, 1st Team All Big Country Super Team; Basketball: 1st Team All-District 2018, All-State Academic Elite Team 2018; Baseball: 1st Team All-District 201617; FFA Homesite Evaluation National Qualifiers, 2017; Merit Honors List, Western Texas College, Fall 2017; Helen DeVitt Jones Scholarship; TREA Excellence Scholarship; TASSP Scholarship. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Major in Education at LCU to become a coach.
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Kesler McClintock PARENT/GUARDIAN: Cory & Jody McClintock ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Basketball-2 yrs; Track-4 yrs; Golf-3 yrs; Baseball-3 yrs; FFA-4 yrs: Stock Show-4 yrs, Land Judging-1 yr, Livestock Judging-2 yrs. AWARDS: 400m Dash Area Qualifier; Houston Livestock Show, 7th Place; Dual Credit College Courses. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to attend South Plains College in Levelland, TX to get my basics, then transfer to Texas Tech to get my Bachelors Degree in Sports Science and Physical Therapy.
Zenaida Moreno PARENT/GUARDIAN: Demectrio & Sally Moreno ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Cross Country-2 yrs; Basketball-2 yrs; Varsity/JV Girls Basketball Manager-1 yr; Tennis-4 yrs; UIL-1 yr; Student Council-1 yr; FCCLA-2 yrs; One Act Play-3 yrs; PALS-1 yr; Band-1 yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan on attending Angelo State University and will major in history.
Jared Reece Muehlstein PARENT/GUARDIAN: Jim & Cryst Muehlstein ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Freshman- 4H Member & Club Calf Showing, JV Football OF/DF; Livestock Judging-FFA, FFA Member, FFA Chapter Conducting, FFA Quiz Team, Student Council, Livestock MVP, JV Golf. SophomoreStudent Council, Varsity Golf, National Honor Society, Varsity Football OF/DF, FFA Member, FFA Livestock Judging, 4H Member & Club Calf Showing, FFA Livestock MVP. Junior- Student Council, National Honor Society, FFA Member, FFA Livestock Judging, Varsity Football OF/ DF, 4H Member & Club Calf Showing. Senior-Student Council, National Honor Society, FFA-Ag Mechanics, Varsity Football OF, FFA Member. AWARDS: Freshman-Reserve Champion Light Weight Cross-Fort Worth Livestock Show & Rodeo; Sophomore-Academic All-District Football; Junior-TopSHOP Hand Welding Award, Area Qualifying Livestock Team, Academic All-District Football; Senior-2nd Team All-District Offensive Lineman, Academic All-District Football, State Qualifying Ag Mechanics Team, 4th High Individual Ag Mechanic District/Area Competition held at Texas Tech, Ranked in the top 6th in Senior class. David Brothers Scholarship PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton State University in Stephenville, TX and major in Agricultural Economics.
Nicholas Parks PARENT/GUARDIAN: Kristy and Chris Bailey PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Airforce and Become and RN
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Adrian Pardo PARENT/GUARDIAN: Katrina & Seledonio Pardo ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Track-2 yrs; Basketball-1 yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Get a job and start earning money for my soon to be newborn son!
Austin Ryan Ramos Sarah Richards PARENT/GUARDIAN: Erick & Patsy Richards ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Basketball-1 yr; Cross Country-2 yrs; Cheerleading-2 yrs; FFA-4 yrs; PALS-2 yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Blinn College
Peyton W. Routon PARENT/GUARDIAN: Mark & Nancy Routon ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Band Drum Major-2017-2018; Band-2011-2018; FFA Dairy Cattle Judging-2014-2017; Tri Area Stock Show Market Boilers Grand Champion-2017 & 2018. AWARDS: V.M. Ehlers Texas Water Utilities Association; Hardin-Simmons Big Country. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Start college career at HSU and begin my journey to become a medical doctor.
Miya Sanchez PARENT/GUARDIAN: Jessie & Sandra Sanchez ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Basketball-4 yrs; Cross Country-2 yrs; Track-1 yr; Cheerleading-2 yrs; Student Council-4 yrs; FCCLA-4 yrs; Class Officer-3 yrs; UIL-3 yrs; National Honor Society-3 yrs; FFA-2 yrs. AWARDS: Angelo State University General Scholarship; Professional Women in Business Scholarship; Panhandle Plains Higher Education Scholarship. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Angelo State University to pursue a Bachelors Degree or Nursing.
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Morgan Sanders PARENT/GUARDIAN: Mark & Dala Sanders ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Basketball-3 yrs; Softball-2 yrs; Track-2 yrs; Cross County-3 yrs; FFA-4 yrs (Showing pigs 9 yrs); National Honor Society-3 yrs; UIL-3 yrs; Student Council-4 yrs. AWARDS: Hoby Leadership Award; Sophomore of the Year Runner-up; All-District Academic Student; A Honor Roll; FFA Milk Judging State Qualifier-4 yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Tarleton State University and major in Agriculture Education.
Rhiannon Sanders PARENT/GUARDIAN: Fondale Smoot & Chris Sanders PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Planning to attend college and pursue a career in the field of neonatology nursing.
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Shaunnarie Dekota Tate PARENT/GUARDIAN: Jessica Tate PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Moving to Dallas
Bailee Wylie PARENT/GUARDIAN: Carole Petty ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: JV Basketball-2 yrs; JV Cross Country-2 yrs; Cross Country Manager-2 yrs; Track Manager-2 yrs; Baseball Manager-2 yrs; Varsity Tennis-4 yrs; FFA Quiz-4 yrs; Tri County Stock Show, Swine-2 yrs; FFA Entomology Judging-2 yrs; UIL Calculator-3 yrs; Softball-1 yr; USTA Team Tennis-2 yrs. AWARDS: USTA Tennis-2nd in District Girls Doubles-3 yrs; USTA Tennis-Regional Qualifier-3 yrs; FFA Parliamentary Procedure District Winner-1 yr; USTA Tennis-3rd in State Team Tennis-Jr yr; USTA Tennis-1st in State Team Tennis-Sr yr; USTA Tennis MVP-Soph yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Clarendon College.
Michael Villanueva PARENT/GUARDIAN: Michael and Julie Villanueva
Rabecca Womble PARENT/GUARDIAN: Johnnie & Mary Womble ACTIVITIES: Special Olympics, VAV-4 yrs.
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Lueders-Avoca Class of 2018 Michael Benson ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Wrestling-3 yrs; Track-1 yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: U.S. Army
Cutter Pelton PARENT/GUARDIAN: Randall & Peggy Pelton ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-3 yrs; Basketball-3 yrs; FFA-1 yr; Stock Show-1 yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Job Corps after school.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN: Rusty Barnes & Billie Wireman ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Basketball-Fr, Soph & Sr yrs; Student Council-Jr & Sr yrs; Cross Country-4 yrs; FFA-4 yrs; FFA Entomology-4 yrs; FFA Wildlife-Sr yr; TennisSoph & Jr yrs; UIL-4 yrs. AWARDS: FFA-State in Entomology-2 yrs consecutively, Advanced to Regionals-2 yrs consecutively; Class President-Fr & Soph yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Going to Cisco Junior College for Surgical Technology.
PARENT/GUARDIAN: Dana Jeffcoat ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Basketball-Soph & Jr yrs; Cross Country-Jr & Sr yr; Stock Show; FFA. AWARDS: Regional Cross Country-Jr & Sr yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Military
Jake Moorefield PARENT/GUARDIAN: Arla Jarvis & Waylon Moorefield ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Lueders-Avoca FFA Officer-4 yrs; Student Council-4 yrs; Stock Show-3 yrs; Lueders-Avoca FFA CDE-4 yrs; Lueders-Avoca LDE-4 yrs; Double Mountain District Secretary- 1 yr. AWARDS: National FFA Scholarship; Abilene Reporter News Star Student. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: To obtain a Bachelor Degree from Tarleton State University.
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Paint Creek Class of 2018 Joe Delgado PARENT/GUARDIAN: Cristina Aguilar ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Basketball-Sr yr; One Act Play-Sr yr. AWARDS: Football-Team Capitan. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend TSTC and become a welder.
Felicity Hannsz PARENT/GUARDIAN: Keith & Derinda Hannsz ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Cheerleading-Fr, Soph & Jr yrs; One Act Play-4 yrs; UIL-Fr, Soph & Jr yrs; FFA-4 yrs; Yearbook-Jr yr. AWARDS: Valedictorian; National Honor Society; National Honor Society of High School Scholars; Carr Scholarship recipient; Santa Rosa Scholarship recipient. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attending Angelo State University majoring in Criminal and Forensic Psychology, minoring in Theater Education.
Katelyn Jenkins Abigail Keith PARENT/GUARDIAN: Wendy Keith & Chris Keith ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Softball-9 yrs; Basketball-2 yrs; Choir-1 yr; Band-6 yrs; Mascot-1 yr. AWARDS: Softball Co-Offensive MVP-2015-2016; Softball All-District, 1st Base; State competitor for Choir Solo Performance. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend EMT Academy, then attend University of Texas at Arlington and major in Zoology.
Frankie Masias PARENT/GUARDIAN: Frankie Masias, Sr & Candy Lira ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Football-4 yrs; Basketball-4 yrs; Track-Fr & Soph yrs; Tennis-3 yrs; UIL-3 yrs. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: I plan to continue to work and support my family.
Devery Reed PARENT/GUARDIAN: Daine Reed & Cayce Reed ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: FFA-4 yrs; FFA Chapter Officer: Treasurer-Jr yr & President-Sr yr; Class President- Jr & Sr yrs; Basketball-Fr yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Going to Cisco to major in business with a minor in photography.
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Ariel Wolf PARENT/GUARDIAN: Rachel & Ben Steele ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Track-2 yrs; Basketball-3 yrs; Cross Country-1 yr; Volleyball-2 yrs; Cheerleading-2 yrs; FFA Poultry Judging-2 yrs. AWARDS: National Honor Society; Captain of the Basketball Team. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: Attend Texas College of Cosmetology in Abilene, Texas.
Caleb White PARENT/GUARDIAN: Malinda Payne ACTIVITIES AND YEARS: Basketball-Fr yr; FFA-4 yrs; FFA Vet Team-Fr yr. PLANS AFTER GRADUATION: go to a small college to get my basics out of the way.
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Garrett Arendall finished 4th at State in Informative Speaking, and Cassie King is the 2A State Champion in Poetry.
The 2018 Senior Class had a rather long but exciting night Saturday for their Project Graduation. The Big Country Baptist Assembly held the overnight event from 11pm to 5am Sunday morning. Paul Wright spoke during the night between activities giving the kids a good outlook and an uplifting lecture. The 2018 Battle of the Classes events for Stamford High School were held at Harmon Park. Each grade battled one another in volleyball, tug of war, kickball, and several other events. The perfect way to end the school year.
The 2018 Stamford FFA Awards Banquet was held Monday, May 21st. This group of kids have done an outstanding job in the program. Congratulations to each of the students. You all make Stamford proud.
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Yet I Choose to Praise! It’s difficult to rejoice in the Lord and give him praise when things are not going our way. We can all agree it’s a lot easier to praise God when everything seems to be rolling in our favor. In other words a “Praise God” or a “Hallelujah” shout is more likely to follow an answered prayer than one that seems to be un answered. And a “Glory to God” is more likely to follow a blessing than an intense trial or heartache. And this is the obvious case right? Why would we want to give God the glory when we see no glory or why would we want to praise him when we feel he deserves no praise? See, the truth is God deserves our honor and praise even when we find ourselves in the storms and valleys of life. We shouldn’t look to just thank him for the “mountain top experiences” but we should also thank him for “wilderness journeys” as well. The Word of God says, “ We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love” (Rom. 5:3-5). In the book of Job we read that Job lost everything he had but yet still praised the Lord! How many of us could lose our money, house, family and health and still look to God and give Him the praise and glory that he deserves? Not many… But why could Job in the midst of all of his sufferings still look to God and give him praise? It’s because Job was taken to a place where he completely realized that God was all that he had and God was all that mattered. God was the only one who could truly bless him and give him the help he needed in his crisis. As followers of Christ we will face trials and tribulations (John 16:33), and during those times is when we should praise and seek God’s face the most. Like Job we must realize our need for God, because God is the only one who can truly help us. Don’t put your hope in money or politics because they will fail you every time. But the One True God promises to never leave you or forsake you (Deut. 31:6). The prophet Habakkuk prayed, “Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign LORD is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the heights” (Hab. 3:17-19). Be full of joy and give God praise even when you don’t feel like it. Because it’s during those low times that God’s glory tends to always show up. God bless you this coming week and give praise to the King of Kings!!!
Praise the Lord, we got some rain last night (Sat) and we are so very proud of it. Today is such a wonderful day, cloudy and cool. There is lot of smiles on faces, so proud of the much needed moisture. God is good. This will be a busy week for many that are graduating this week, and I wish them the best. It is hard to realize that another school year is gone by. Please remember our musical on Saturday, May 26. Concession stand will open at 5:30 P M and the program will follow at 6 P M. Come join us in a cool place of good food, great music, and lots of fun fellowship. Hope to see you there. I want to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. There will be a lot of family and friends gatherings, just be very careful. Bernice Rhoads spent Mother’s Day weekend in Amarillo with her daughter and husband, Sherry and David Breeding. Roy and Mary Letz of Rule and their daughter, Joni Boyd, of Sweetwater recently visited Glen and Helen Pierce. Glen and Helen PIerce had their Mother’s Day celebration last Saturday at their home with all the family present with exception of one granddaughter. Those enjoying the beautiful day were Wes and Tracy Pierce and Kambryn of Nocona, Jami Pierce of Knox City, Matthew Pierce of Lubbock, Kara and Wayne Briggs and Crete of Haskell, and Kim
Alexander is and Bobby busy day and Lowack and night killing Kelly of OG. rattle snakes Our deepand coyotes. est sympaNow she thy goes to has spotted the family of a mountain Mae Stegelion near their moeller of Sagerton. OLD GLORY NEWS home. I keep seeing deer Mae, 88, was By Anita Dozier running born and around in raised in this the field across the road community the daughter from me. We have entered of Fritz and Emma Baitz. the wildlife kingdom. She was a graduate of Danny and Phyllis OGHS. She is Letz were in Abilene on survived by her husWednesday where Danny band, Leon, sons, Clayton had several appointments. and wife, Paula, Calvin Later they enjoyed eating and wife, Cherri, Carl and out. wife, Beth and Clyde, two On Thursday, Deanne sisters, Dorothy Clark Conner came by and then and Ruby Olson, several went to Abilene to her pargrandchildren and great ents and attended the Pre grandchildren. K. graduation for Khyson Preceding her in death Hinkle. were a son, Clifford, two Phyllis attended the band brothers, Melvin and Leslie concert in Stamford on and her parents. Thursday. Grandson Cale Services are to be held Letz played in the band, on Tuesday at the Zion LuOn Sunday afternoon theran Church in Abilene Danny and Phyllis attended with graveside services at the Baccalaureate Service the Old Glory Cemetery. in Stamford with grandson, She was a dear friend of so Ryland Letz, a member of many around here, and a the graduating class. very kind lady. Frederick Douglas and On Tuesday, Pide and his dad, Fred Douglas atMittie Dunham had aptended the band concert pointments in Abilene in Stamford on Thursday. and later visited with their Daughter/granddaughter, granddaughter, Sonja Emily, played in the band. Dunham. Dale and Carm Letz and Saturday, Justin and Barbara Waldon, Brody and Doug and Debbie VahlenHunter of McCauley visited kamp enjoyed dinner out on Saturday evening and with their Father, Gerral lunch out on Sunday. Waldon and Shelly DunCongratulations to ham. Gerral cooked out on Odene Dudensing on the the grill for everyone. Pide arrival of a great grandson, and Mittie got to enjoy the Emmett Alan Dudensing meal, also. born on May 15 weighing My neighbor is getting to 7 lbs and 13 ounces. The be a great hunter. Florence
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proud parents are Emory and Emily Dudensing of Lubbock. The beaming grandparents include Lynn and Renee Dudensing of Sagerton. Emmett has two big brothers to help care for him. Congratulations to the happy family. Kara Briggs and Crete of Haskell visited with grandparents, Glen and Helen Pierce on Saturday. I enjoyed having lunch in Stamford with Kaye Teichelman, Bernice Lunn, Verlene Corzine, and Odene Dudensing on Sunday following church services in Sagerton. Thought for the week: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” Happy Birthday wishes go to Mark Cox, Donna Montez, Kelli Pittcock, Denise Green, Craig Griggs, Barbara Nauert, Kirk Hahn, Harlon Powers, P C Cox, Kymbre Kupatt, Edwin Vrzalik, Chandler Robertson, Oliver Yoder, Cara Lynn Corzine, Kennon Pittcock, Brittany Lammert, Judy McEwen, Isaac Castro, and Jim Tabor. We wish you many more. Anniversary greetings go to Alden and Janis Lowack and Justin and M’Lynn Johnson. Have a great day.
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Success Can Be Anything This week I want to talk about a subject that I think doesn’t get talked about enough, or at the very least only gets talked about in a certain way. I am talking about the notion of success. I know I am beginning to sound like a broken record recently, but these thoughts once again come from class discussion with my students. One of my classes needed to write a short essay that demonstrated their definition of success and, for some Will McClure it was more difficult than they thought. The problem stemmed from the students only looking at success on an end-goal level and not as an ongoing process. After students continued to only see things on this level, I stopped them for a few minutes to discuss the topic and asked them what they defined as success. Naturally, what I heard was being successful at finishing school or getting a job or graduating college, which are goals that we have all set for ourselves. After listening for a while, I stopped them and asked if they were not successful now since they were only talking about future goals. Let me tell you that it helped them see the bigger picture and really helped their writing, which in turn led them to be successful in sharing their thoughts. Being successful is a wonderful thing as it gives you a feeling of accomplishment, but there are some times where we only see it as an end-goal. The fact is that we can experience success on an emotional level and not realize it until later. An example for myself is actually this column as I feel a measure of success when I finish typing my send-off line at the end. I’ve mentioned this before, but there are some weeks where I tend to struggle to think of a topic to write about, but I tend to not show it in my final product as I always tend to have a full column and sometimes even more! The point is that when I set my mind to it and not give up, I can be successful. It may only be a simple column, but it is a way to allow myself to let my thoughts out and, when I hear so many kind compliments on what I have written, I know that I am successful. However, that is just me and only one thing; I can spend multiple pages talking about different ways to be successful in your own life. I will end this week with a quote that I read inside the booklet of a CD. I recently purchased the new album by one of my favorite bands, Shinedown, and they had this quote on the first page of the booklet: “Never be afraid to fail. For in your moments of victory, you will find your purpose, and your purpose will become your legacy.” I will tell you that the first time I read that quote I instantly connected with it, especially on the subject of success that I had been discussing with my students. I’ve said it before and I will say it again and that is failure will happen, but we should not let it define who we are. We need to take time to see the many different successes in our daily lives. It could be that we were able to start getting up earlier every morning and enjoying more of the day ahead. It could be being able to spend more time with our family. It could be receiving positive feedback on something that you had worked long and hard on. It could even be connecting with an old friend. We can all be successful in our own way instead of just letting it be an end goal. Find those moments and celebrate them and they will define who you are. At the end of the day when you see all that you have accomplished, what will be your legacy? Until next time, dear reader, my cap’s off to you!
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A Love Of Model A’s, Land And Cattle Forrest Green is a former state legislator who lives on a ranch near the small community of Emhouse not far from Corsicana. Although he grew up in the city of Arlington, he preferred country life. He moved with his family from the small town of Kirvin to Arlington when he was five months old. During summer months he returned to Kirvin to visit his grandparents. During his growing up years, Forrest’s dad was a car dealer. “Back then, kids didn’t have cars,” says Forrest. “They were lucky to have a bicycle. I wanted a bicycle a long time before I got it. My dad got me a Model A when I was a teenager and I’ve been a Model A man ever since. I’ve got a barn full now, a few of them just about like Henry Ford made them. Seven of them are up to snuff and I’m working on three more.” Forrest, a member of the Dallas Model A club, has driven his vehicles in parades. The Model A was made from 1928 to 1931 and cost between 400 and 600 dollars new. “Now it’s
hard to find one for less than $15,000. I’ve got one that I wouldn’t take $25,000 for.” Forrest, named for the famous Confederate General Bedford Forrest, realized he was too small for athletics but loved the outdoors. He got involved in scouting and became an Eagle Scout at age 16. He attended the World Scouting Jamboree in Holland in 1937 and toured Europe on that trip. He flew fighter planes in China during World War Two. His military career took him completely around the globe. “Didn’t cost me a penny. It was a rare experience.” During his war years he bought a 160-acre ranch near Arlington for $75 dollars an acre. His grandparents gave him some cattle to get started. When the Fort Worth Tollway was built, it
went right through 23 acres of Forrest’s land. The money from that gave him enough to make a down payment on the place where he lives now. Forrest had a 13-year career with the post office, first as a clerk, later as a postal inspector. He worked in St. Louis and Des Moines and couldn’t stand the cold, icy winters. One year when he saw ducks and geese flying south he thought to himself, “I’ve got as much sense as those birds.” He mailed in his resignation and came home
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Greater Things The week leading up to this essay has been something of a blur, to say the least. For those who may not know, my wife and I just welcomed our first child, a precious baby girl, into the world. And by the time many of you read this essay, I will have officially taken the reins as the 37th Mayor of Stamford. While those topics have obviously taken up substantial amounts of my recent days, they have also further galvanized my goals in life, with regard to community and place. For many years, I’ve spent countless hours thinking about the concept of rural development and improving our community in Stamford. I’ve brainstormed and written pages of notes. I’ve read books and case studies and researched other communities around the country that impressed me. I’ve spent hours driving down the
road in a pickup or working a field in a tractor and thinking about this topic. I’ve talked about these ideas with others, probably more than those kind friends and family ever intended to listen. At some point, ideas, thoughts, and words have to turn into actions. We’ve had some great opportunities in Stamford over the last 10+ years to generate real action. We’ve torn down over 200 dilapidated houses and buildings. We’ve been able to renovate several buildings, including some historic downtown properties, and repurpose them for new and expanded small businesses. Thanks to some dedicated, visionary volunteers, the historic Texas Cowboy Reunion and its legendary facilities are growing and improving by leaps and bounds.
When I think about the things we’ve done so far, and what remains to be done, I think of a contemporary Christian song from a few years ago called “God of this City.” Whether the writer ever intended it this way or not, I don’t know, but it’s a passionate call for making a difference and improving your local community. The chorus strikes me as particularly appropriate today: “For greater things have yet to come And greater things are still to be done in this city…” Now is the time to build off all the thinking, discussion, ideas, and previous action. Now is the time where the rubber meets the road, to turn vision into reality. Much of my vision of Stamford is about the future more than the immediate present. While I aspire to see a more prosperous
to Texas to develop a superior herd of Hereford cattle. While he was up north with the post office, big things were happening in Arlington. He found his ranch surrounded by houses, a country club and a shopping mall. “I was paying more in taxes than I did for the land. By the time it was over, I was selling that land by the foot. I feel blessed and not from any talent of my own.” When Forrest learned that the state representative for Ellis and Navarro counties was not going to seek re-election in 1972, he filed as a candidate along with five other people. He served four terms, running unopposed only once. Forrest never married. “I was too busy with my Model A’s,” he says with a smile.
ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker community and greater quality of life for the folks in the community today, I also want to see that prosperity and quality of life have a lasting effect, for future generations. I want my newborn daughter and all of her classmates to have even better opportunities in Stamford than I did, and to have a reason to grow up loving their place so that they are inspired to give back in the future. Indeed, greater things are yet to come and greater things are still to be done in Stamford, Texas. James Decker is a lawyer, farmer, and mayor in Stamford, and the creator of the forthcoming “West of 98” podcast and website. He may be contacted through Facebook at facebook.com/james. decker.
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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY By Jewellee Kuenstler This week, children’s laughter has been bouncing off the walls of the museum, and you can literally hear the ol’ gal sigh with contentment! (Of course, when I refer to the ‘ol’ gal’ I’m referring to the Museum, not to myself, but I’m sure ya’ll already knew that!) On Tuesday, we had around 40 first-graders from Oliver Elementary. Our theme was “Texas.” We had three stations. The first station taught the students about the unofficial state flower, the Yellow Rose of Texas. Students listened to the song, and some of them were even surprised to find out it was referring to a girl! Then they completed a yellow rose with tissue paper. In the next station, students listened to the Legend of the Blue Bonnet. Then the students painted their own blue bonnet. The last station was an interactive story about how Stamford came to be in existence. It started with the immigration of S.M. Swenson to Texas and ended with the city of Stamford being named after Stamford, Connecticut. We rounded the morning out with the movie, Tall Tales, and of course, popcorn! On Wednesday, we had 41 Kindergarteners from Oliver Elementary. The theme for this event was “Cowboys.” Luci Wedeking taught the students about Tom Ryan, an amazing Western artist that was born and raised in Stamford. Together they examined one of his paintings
called, Monday Morning Blues, that was created using various shades of blues. The students were allowed to create their own version also using various shades of blues. Then the students learned about cowboy attire, and why they wore the items they did. Then the students were able to try on “cowboy” clothes and sit on a saddle to have their picture made. Finally, we discussed different rodeo events and where their origins came from. It is so refreshing to see the students on their best behavior. Their good manners were very impressive. Chalk this up to their parents and the amazing teachers that accompany them. As always, we are so thankful for our volunteers that give of their time to come help us out. We could not have such successful events without you. I leave you with a poem, titled, “Memories,” by Uncle Charlie Meeker. It was published in the 1931 TCR Program. Enjoy! Memories by Uncle Charlie Meeker Some of the happiest days I’ve known, And some I’ve enjoyed the best, Are the days I punched cattle Out here in the West. I rode o’er the hills and valleys Till their every nook I knew. I was living close to nature then
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progress Has numerous cities raised. The old days of the range are over. They are but memories of the past, But I certainly did enjoy them As long as they did last. Rodeo is almost here and you can feel the excitement in the air! If you have friends or family coming in during the rodeo, do not forget to bring them by the museum. (Best of all, we have air conditioning, so you can get out of the heat!) Remember that 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. We will have a Silver Social on May 24th, from 2:30-4:30 in the afternoon. Coffee and tea will be served along with refreshments. This is for anyone 65 years of age or older. A short presentation will be given on Scandalous John Selmon. Please plan to join us!
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.
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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Stamford Healthcare System is seeking a Receptionist for Infinite Vitality. This is a parttime position and requires a high school diploma. Two years’ of relevant experience is preferred. The Receptionist will be responsible for basic clerical tasks such as answering phones, greeting patients and visitors, and scheduling appointments; as well as entering demographic and insurance information into the system. For an application, please visit our website at http://stamfordhosp.com/ or drop by the front desk between the hours 8:00 to 5:00 Monday – Thursday.
Nurses Unlimited, Inc. is seeking attendants in the Weinert area to assist clients in the home with personal care, meal prep and light housekeeping. Part time. E.O.E. Call 1-888-859-0640 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
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Sagebrush Living Center has openings for Direct Care staff for all shifts. Pick up applications at Sagebrush Living Center, 1101 Columbia St, Stamford, 325-773-2791. 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/. 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
Stamford ISD is seeking applications for maintenance/ custodial position. Must have CDL license with an S endorsement or be willing to obtain one. Criminal background checks, drug testing and driving records will be required for employment. You may pick up an application from the Superintendent’s Office at 507 S. Orient, between the hours of 8:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00. Stamford ISD is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Independent Administration for the Estate of Jason Thomas Kiser, Deceased, were issued on May 15, 2018, in Cause No. 18-7331, pending in the County Court of Jones County, Texas, to: Jean Kiser. All persons having claims against this Estate, which is currently being administered, are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.
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FOR SALE McMahon Surovik Suttle, PC P.O. Box 3679 Abilene, TX 79604 Telephone: (325) 676-9183 Facsimile: (325) 676-8836 email: mmercer@mcmahonlawtx.com Dated the 16th day of May, 2018 /s/ Matt Mercer State Bar No. 24037097 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR OIL AND GAS WASTE DISPOSAL WELL PERMIT Harris Energy Partnership OP, LLC-9333, Crowley Rd, STE 201, Fort Worth, Texas 76134, is applying to Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to dispose of produced salt water or other oil and gas waste by well injection into a porous formation not productive of oil or gas. The applicant proposes to dispose of oil and gas waste into the Gunsight & Swastika Doty Well Number 3. The pro-
posed disposal well is located 8 miles southwest of Lueders in the Lewis Steffens, in Jones County. The waste water will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 2272 to 2322 feet. LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas. Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 512-4636792).
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False positive from mammogram provokes anxiety in reader DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 42-year-old, completely healthy woman. I recently went for my first mammogram. I delayed it, despite being told I should start at 40, because I did not think I really needed it. After the initial screening mammogram, I was called back for additional mammogram pictures and two breast ultrasounds. During the process, I was told that I had a mass in my right breast that was suspicious for malignancy and a nearby abnormal lymph node. I was really scared for two weeks. I worried about how my small kids would deal with all my hair falling out after chemotherapy. I eventually had stereotactic breast biopsies. The results: normal breast tissue. Great -- except that I have to come back in six months “just in case.” Mammography has turned this normal woman into a nervous wreck. I will go back in six months, but if it is all OK, I think I am going to skip it for a few years, because I just can’t take much more of this. What do you think? -- H.W. ANSWER: I am glad you wrote. This is a part of screening that I see as a physician but that is seldom discussed in the media. A mammogram that requires additional evaluation but is ultimately proven to be not cancer is called a “false positive,” and these are common. It is estimated that in women who get annual mammography between ages 40 and 50 (this is from when that was the recommendation), about half will have a false positive. This is largely because women between 40 and 50 have a low risk of cancer (compared with older women) and because the denser breast tissue of young women is harder to evaluate. In fact, for 40-year-old women who underwent screening mammograms, about two per 1,000 had invasive breast cancer (another two had ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a separate problem). For each breast cancer diagnosed, there were 464 mammograms and 10 biopsies, meaning that if a mammogram is so abnormal (as it was in your case) that a biopsy is needed, 90 percent of the time it will NOT be cancer. That’s a lot of women who go through a great deal of anxiety for what is ultimately no benefit. It’s very difficult to make a decision
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. about mammography for women in any age group, but in 40- to 50-year-old women, it is especially difficult. This is reflected by the differences in guidelines. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now says that there isn’t enough information to make a recommendation, while the American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms beginning at age 45. Many other countries do not perform mammography at all between 40 and 50. Breast cancer becomes more common between the ages of 50 and 74, and the ability of the mammograms to find cancer improves, so even though there is still some controversy, most experts agree that the benefits outweigh risks in this age group. However, it is still important to recognize that a period of time (two weeks, in your case) of significant anxiety is not uncommon. Balancing a small but significant risk of anxiety against a smaller, but still real, potential for early detection and cure from potentially fatal breast cancer is not easy to do, but most women who hear both the risks and benefits choose to accept the risk. I hope knowing a bit more about it makes it easier to get through the anxiety of a positive mammogram.
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Stamford Memorial Hospital (SMH) celebrated the conclusion of Walk Across Texas! with a “CEO Walk” event. CEO Rick DeFoore joined several other hospital employees in walking a mile outside, before a small ceremony to mark the end of the event. Walk Across Texas! is a FREE, 8-week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical activity, sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Agency. SMH had 7 teams and logged 10,860.26 total miles. Pictured (left to right, in back) are Roxanne Kendrick, Malinda Thornton, Deborah Acosta, Rosa Gonzales, Joe Castro, Kellie Steadham, Amy Manske, Lilly Price, Parris Pittman, Leslie Crowson, Harlen Buzzard, (front) Mindy Sledge, Liz Baez, Jessica Vasquez, Diana Sanchez, Gabriel Mendez, Rick DeFoore, Rhea Lyon, Angie Fuentes, and Michelle Moore.
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“I would like to tell this council that I appreciate your support,” Anders said. “The only thing I have is to ask you all to stay with Cedar Ridge, stay with some of the projects we have going; that’s the future of Stamford.” After expressing his gratitude, Anders turned the meeting over to City Secretary Kim Bryant to give the Oath of Office and Statement of Elected Officers to new Mayor James Decker, new Councilmember Paul Wright for Place 5, and returning Councilmember Dennis Braden for Place 4. After giving their oaths and statements, Bryant asked the new Mayor and Councilmembers to take their positions. City Manager Alan Plumlee took a moment to present Anders with a token of appreciation for his service to Stamford for the last 20 years, noting that his term as Mayor lasting from 2005 to 2018 was the longest sitting mayor since the incorporation of Stamford in this time period, with the previous longest being six years. With the presentation, Anders was then given a standing ovation by the citizens in attendance, as well as the members of the city council, as a final “thank you” for his service. New Mayor James Decker then continued the meeting by opening the floor for citizens’ comments. With there being none, the meeting moved forward with time for Decker to make his first official comments as Mayor of Stamford. Decker began by stating that it was an honor to officially have the role of the 37th Mayor of Stamford and that Stamford was very important to him. “I chose to start my business here, to come back here, to bring my wife back here, and to raise a family here and I did that for a reason,” Decker said. “It’s because of my love for the community and the people that were in it, and I think back to when my family moved to Stamford in 1986 and my dad had an opportunity to be transferred here and questioned his dad and said whether Stamford was the right place and if it was the move he should make or not. His dad told him 32 years ago that the best thing about Stamford is the people…You’ll move there for the people and you’ll love it because of the people. 32 years later, that’s exactly right.” Decker went on to say that it was important to him to serve his community and also once again thanked Anders for his service and everything that he has done for the community. Decker ended his comments by stating that the best days of Stamford are still to come and that we are all here to make the community better to creating a lasting legacy. With his comments finished, the meeting would move forward with the remaining items on the regular agenda. The next item was to look over the minutes of the May 7th regular meeting as well as the May 14th special called session. With no needed additions or corrects, the council moved to approve the minutes as presented, with Councilmember Braden being the only member to abstain from the vote. The next item was the passing of Resolution 2018-05, which allowed the council to give authority to the City Manager to make decisions for the VIP Center in town. After assuring the council that the VIP Center was heading in the right direction, the council moved to unani-
mously approve the resolution as presented. Cheyenne Bereuter then stepped forward to seek the council’s permission to use city streets for the annual Texas Cowboy Reunion Parade. Bereuter stated that the parade would take place on Wednesday, July 4th at 4:00 and would follow the same route as in previous years. With this said, the council moved to approve the request. The final item of the agenda, would actually be resolved later in the evening, was to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. Decker stated that he felt that Councilmember Melinda Smith had been doing an excellent job serving in the role that, unless there were any objections, to appoint Smith as Mayor Pro Tem once again. The council moved to approve this appointment and moved forward with the consent agenda, which saw the council approve a lake lot lease transfer as well as a subsequent new lake lot lease. The meeting was then turned over to City Manager Alan Plumlee for his City Manager’s Report, which he began by stating that the city will set the opening of the pool for June 2nd and will be filling the poolto make sure everything is fine before that date. The next item was that Plumlee, along with Lindy Patton and Gary Walker, made a presentation to the Commissioner’s Court in Anson asking for funding and assistance for the cloud seeding program. Plumlee stated that the Court told them that they would look into the matter, but no action was taken. Regardless, the seeding program did begin earlier in the week to begin the cloud seeding process. Next, Plumlee stated that he along with Decker attended the Cedar Ridge Reservoir meeting where they had the opportunity to speak about the reservoir where the idea was receptive about the reservoir becoming regional instead of localized for Abilene. Plumlee stated that public comments concerning the reservoir would be open until June 16th. Plumlee continued his report by informing the council that he had met with the Cowboy Country Museum board about extending Museum Coordinator Jewellee Kuenstler’s hours from half-time to a full-time contract which will include health insurance while items such as sick leave and vacation were tabled until a later date by Kuenstler herself. In addition to the new contract, Kuenstler’s title would change from Museum Coordinator to Museum Curator. Next, Plumlee stated that he received news from the VIP Center that the center will be holding a kickoff party on June 1st from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm and will serve hamburger and hot dogs and well as provide entertainment. The final item of the report was positive as Stamford’s water was entered into the Abilene Water School Contest and received an award for the best-tasting water in the area for any town under 10,000 people, which was received by Casey Chambers from the Stamford Water Treatment Plant. After fielding a few more items from the council, Plumlee concluded his report and, with there being no other items to discuss, the council adjourned for the evening at 5:41 pm with those in attendance invited to stay for refreshments.