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Archives of Stamford American Now Online Many digitized copies of the “Stamford Leader,” “The Stamford News,” “The Stamford American,” and “The New Stamford American” are available in The Portal to Texas History website (https://texashistory.unt.edu/) for you to search people, businesses, events, etc, by typing in a keyword for what you want to find! The easiest way is to go directly to the “Stamford Area Newspaper Collection” at https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/SANC/ Scroll down on the left and Click on Titles. That will take you to all of the Newspapers in this collection. Then you can click on whichever newspaper you are interested in. You can browse through the papers listed there or get a specific date or decade by clicking on the boxes on the left. You can also click in the Search box and enter a name, event, or keyword, and it will find all the newspapers in which that word is located. You can then click on one of the issues listed and then click on the image of the front page and the words you put in the search box will be highlighted in yellow.

The digitization project is a great tool for genealogists and others searching for family information, or anyone just interested in Stamford history! This digitization project is made possible by a generous grant from the Tocker Foundation and in cooperation with the Stamford Carnegie Library.

To learn more about accessing the archive and utilizing more advanced tools, Ana Krahmer for the University of North Texas will be presenting a free workshop at the Stamford City Hall on the square in Stamford on Tuesday, July 9 at 6:00pm.

Everyone is invited.

The Grand Theatre will be showing “Toy Story” at 2:00pm on Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 to avoid conflicting with the Rodeo. Box Office will open at 1:00pm each day.

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JULY 6 CLASS REUNION: Stamford High School Class of 1999 will have their 20th high school reunion on July 6th.

They will meet at 12 for the Old Timers lunch at the TCR Bunkhouse and then at 3PM for a class photo and fellowship at Harmon Park.

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MEET & GREET: A Meet and Greet for Kelli Maberry will be held in the Jones County Extension Office in the basement of the Jones County Courthouse on Monday, July 8th from 3:00-5:00. Maberry will join the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Jones County as the Family & Community Health agent.

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will be served at 8:30 a.m. with classes starting at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. A Closing Celebration will be on July 9 at 7 p.m. at the Bethel Lutheran Church Picnic Grounds and will be followed by a potluck supper.

JULY 9

WORKSHOP: Ana Krahmer, the Supervisor of the Digital Newspaper Unit at the University of North Texas, will be presenting a workshop to educate the public on accessing the Portal of Texas History which includes Stamford American archives and many other Texas newspapers. This free event will be held at the City Hall on the square in Stamford on Tuesday, July 9 at 6:00pm. Everyone is invited.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Vacation Bible School Monday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 9 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Avoca. Breakfast

BIRTHDAYS JULY 6 – Gary Barrett JULY 7 – Landon Stanley JULY 8 – Kristi Logan JULY 10 – Bob Lovvorn, Dee McCandless, Alan Wedeking JULY 11 – Cheri Kohout Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-773-5550 and let us know!

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Kassidy Martin Promoted to Branch Manager in Haskell Central Texas Farm Credit recently promoted Kassidy Martin to branch manager in its Haskell branch office.

This office serves Baylor, Haskell, Jones, Knox and Stonewall counties.

Martin joined Central Texas Farm Credit as a loan officer in June 2017.

Prior to that she worked for another Farm Credit lending cooperative for two years. A native of Tulia, she is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics with an emphasis in finance and real estate.

“Kassidy has been a huge asset to the cooperative and our Haskell branch customers over the last two years,” says Travis Kinney, Central Texas Farm Credit’s chief credit officer. “With her passion for agriculture and

the area, we know the office will continue to be successful under her leadership.”

Central Texas Farm Credit finances farmland and ranchland, agribusiness operations, rural homes and recreational property in its 20-county area. A member of the Farm Credit System, it is headquartered in Early and has branch offices in Brady, Early, Coleman, Comanche, Haskell, San Angelo and San Saba.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES Within Haskell, Jones, and Stonewall Counties: $30 Within Texas: $32 Within the United States: $35 DEADLINE

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Stamford Welcomes New State Farm Agent

BY KAY SPEARS Jon Carter moved to Stamford from his hometown of Eastland, Texas, to be the new State Farm Insurance Agent. He has many years of experience in the fields of insurance and financial services after earning an MBA (Master’s in Business Administration) at Texas Tech in Lubbock.

Carter worked in Dallas for New York Life Insurance Company and with Fidelity Investments for eleven years before taking a position with Capital One in Plano, Texas. He moved back home to Eastland, working as VP/Branch Manager of Citi Bank.

When Citi Bank closed banks in Texas, he became a Branch Manager with Texas Bank in Eastland.

While in Eastland, he worked with the community by being on the Eastland Historic Preservation Board.

Eastland has ten hotels on the highway and through their hotel tax revenue, he was able to be a part of restoring the outside of many old buildings.

Leldon Clifton was the State Farm Agent servicing Stamford until he retired, and Tom Bassett ran the office out of his Haskell location. Carter noted there hasn’t been a full-time State Farm Agent in Stamford for the majority of four years.

Trey Beeson worked there for about eight months.

There has been a team effort to keep the Stamford

office viable, with Shannon Lindsey and Tommi Jensen helping to keep State Farm Insurance in Stamford.

Carter is new to Stamford, but not new to State Farm Insurance. He worked as a State Farm Agent for five years in Breckenridge and Eastland. He said he wanted to stay in West Texas and is glad for the opportunity to serve the

people of Stamford and Jones County with their insurance needs.

You can reach Jon Carter, State Farm Agent at 201 N. Swenson, Stamford, TX, (325) 773-5731 or jon. carter.xd9t@statefarm.com or statefarm.com and put in your zip code.

STAMFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL 2ND SEMESTER HONOR ROLL 6TH GRADE

“A” HONOR ROLL: Case Beeson, Allie Caddell, Ariel Corzine, Ariana Dippel, Christian Duran, Drew Faulks, Alex Guzman, Cash Koenig, Panhabouth Mao, Caden Moreno, Santana Moreno, Sandra Mueller, Alex Ponce, Kaston Vega, Raylan Villanueva “A/B” HONOR ROLL: Bailey Ashby, Deborah Calicutt, Lindsey Cervantes, Carla Delarosa, Malayah Giles, Joshua Gonzales, Kohl Hearn, Isabel Lopez, Kolton McCright, Ga-

briel Mendez, Ethan Rhymes, Jessie Rodriguez, Jaime Romero, Logan Romero, Shylee Sconce, Madeline Sledge.

7TH GRADE

“A” HONOR ROLL: Chance Birdsong, Matthew Burfiend, Ellanie Clifton, Emily Douglas, Lainee Lefevre, Emily Muehlstein, Valerie Silguero “A/B” HONOR ROLL: Kindra Adkins, Lorah Andruch, Ethan Arendall, K’Leigh Beltran, Bryson Bolin, Luis Cervantes, Kyndall Edwards,

Caylee Ender, Shylie Flow, Pablo Gutierrez, Jay’Lynn Hatley, Deavine Hoadley, Chambree Lefevre, Hannah Shipp, Kayleigh Suitor, Lawton Terry, Alina Villanueva, Macie Zuber.

8TH GRADE

“A” HONOR ROLL: Lalonna Applin, Kayla Cantu, Riley Paige Carver, Truett Ekdahl, Emily Patterson, Lance Terry “A/B” HONOR ROLL: Jameson Bell, Hayleigh Day, Esmeralda DeLeon, Aaron Duran,

Madison Escamilla, Madison Guzman, Hayden Henager, Ashtyn Holt, Konstance Jimenez, Brennan Jordan, Stetson Koenig, Coy Lefevre, Nicole Moreno, Isaiah Olson, Madison Proffitt, Chloe Ratheal, Alysha Sanchez, Brylee Strand, Isaiah Thompson, Brianna Villanueva, Dominic Vega, Madison Woolf.

Kelli Maberry was recently approved for hire by the Jones County Commissioners Court and Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to serve as County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health in Jones County. Maberry, pictured with her family; husband Lester, and children Sayleigh 10, and Levi 5, will be moving to the county from San Angelo.

Kelli has worked for Christoval ISD as a teacher since 2009.

We are excited to have Kelli and her family in Jones County, and look forward to her joining our Extension team. She will officially begin June 17th.

NEWS BRIEFS DONATE: Denise Dennis is still collecting aluminum cans for recycling to raise money to donate to West Texas Rehab Center. You can drop them off at her house on the corner of Reynolds & Vassar. You can also drop off cans or monetary donations for her here at the Stamford American or mail to Stamford American, P O BOX 870, Stamford, TX and note on the check it is for Denise Dennis.

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TCR HISTORY: Continued From Page 1

BY WILL MCCLURE With the 85th edition of the Texas Cowboy Reunion well underway, it is clear that the event continues to bring people far and wide together over a few days.

From the many events taking place in the arena to the nights of music and dancing, there has always been something for everyone to enjoy. So, as we are enjoying this momentous time of the year, we take the opportunity to look back at the milestone years of what has become an annual tradition for Stamford, Texas.

1st - June 26-28, 1930 Officially created in February 1930 when thirteen Stamford businessmen met to discuss establishing some type of celebration to counteract the low morale brought on by the Great Depression, the first edition of the TCR brought in 12,000 spectators, with competitors coming from all parts of Texas as well as New Mexico. Events included the Opening Day Parade through downtown Stamford, a tradition that

has continued to be a part of TCR festivities even today. A public program was held in the auditorium along with registration of Pioneer Cattlemen. Another parade of Cowboys and Indians took place on the second day of the TCR. The rodeo itself took place during all three days, which also included an “Indian show” that preceded the rodeo each night. A Cowboy Dance closed out each night on the reunion grounds.

The first events featured 98 participants competing in four events, with winners awarded for each night of competition. With awards going to those that finished first through fourth in each event, the first place winners were as follows: Bronc Riding: Day 1 – Lyn Huskey of Greenville, Day 2 – Willie Edwards of Newark, Day 3 – J.O.W. Warren of Baird; Calf Roping: Day 1 & 2: Joe York of Snyder, Day 3 – Bill Eaton of Jai, New Mexico; Steer Riding: Day 1 – Odell Betall of Archer City, Day 2 – Chubby Gowan of Seymour, Day 3 – Rueben Crenshaw of Benjamin; Wild Cow

Milking: Day 1 – John Ballard of Throckmorton, Day 2 – O.C. Shellenberger of Gainesville.

The final day of the first, successful TCR featured an “old fiddlers’ contest” where Alvia Anderson of Stamford won the first prize of $15. The Campfire Girls also won a prize of $10 for having the best decorated float in the Opening Day Parade while Mary Neille Smith of Stamford won $10 for having the best decorated car.

5th – July 2-4, 1934 While attendees are accustomed to the TCR taking place over the weekend, the fifth edition of the TCR began on a Monday where it was estimated that 55,000 people attended the event over its three days. TCR Sponsors made their first appearance in 1931, which eventually grew to 56 representatives by the fifth TCR who all participated in all three parades, rodeos and were honored guests for the dances that ended each evening. A Sponsor’s Ball would be held from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am on July 3.

Judging took place on July 2 where the one winner, announced as Mrs. Ardeth Copeland from Blackwell, received a $350 handstamped, silver mounted saddle. Of the 115 entrants

in the four events over the three days, the top winners of each day continued to be recognized, with overall champions named on the final night. These winners were: Calf Roping: James Kenney of Midland; Wild Cow Milking: Byrel Hittson of Breckenridge; Bronc Riding: Enry Birdwell of Grayford; Steer Riding Day 1 – A.C. Wike of San Angelo, Day 2 – Rueben Crenshaw of Guthrie, Day 3 – John Lindsey of Byers (no overall champion was named).

With the growing attendance of the TCR, the fifth edition was hailed as the “greatest in history of the cowboy reunion.” New grandstands were built for the year to help with the ever-growing attendance, with spectators being evenly distributed over the three day event. Dallas Mayor Chas.

E. Turner was persuaded to attend the TCR by Walt Cousins at the previous year’s event, and stated his intention to return in 1935, proof of how the TCR can be entertaining and keep bringing anyone back for the next year. It was also at the next TCR where Will Rogers made one of his last public appearances, less than two months before he passed away.

10th – July 3-5, 1939 Completed in 1938 for

the ninth TCR, the Cowboy Bunkhouse entered its second year of existence in time for the tenth edition of the Texas Cowboy Reunion.

The Oldtime Cowboy’s Association also held its second meeting during the tenth TCR. The HardinSimmons Cowboy Band, who had last attended the TCR in 1935 and 1936, was named as the official band of the tenth annual TCR, and has continued to be a part of TCR weekend almost every year since. The TCR Hostess was named as Mrs. W.J. Bryant for the three day event, which was complete with a Cowboy’s Calf Roping contest, clown stunts, trick roping and trick horses, along with the now-traditional events. The champions of the tenth TCR were: Bronc Riding: Johnny Downs of Abilene; Calf Roping: Philip Williams of Plains; Wild Cow Milking: Aubrey Stokes of Snyder.

O.M. Hart was the winner of the Oldtimer’s Calf Roping Contest, taking home the prize saddle that was presented to him by TCR President W.G. Swenson. It was announced at the time that attendance matched the record-setting number from the ninth edition of the event, set at 75,000 attendees, with the largest single attendance being 27,000 during the July 4 festivities. While the popularity of the TCR continued to grow, quickly becoming an annual tradition, it was in 1943 where the TCR would be canceled for the

first, and only, time in its existence due to World War II. However, while the reunion grounds would be silent that year, the fourteenth edition would be held in 1944 where it would once again be the highlight of the year and bring people together like never before.

15th – July 2-4, 1945 In what was hailed as the largest crowd in the history of the TCR thus far, the 15th edition of the rodeo proved to be just as popular as ever, even with World War II still going on.

Rain threatened to deter the crowds at the event, but it would do no good as cowboys battled the mud, rain and livestock throughout the three days. Thena Mae Farr took first place in the Sponsor Contest that year. Quarter Horse shows and even a Mounted Square Dance were a part of the festivities as the amateur rodeo participants competed in the traditional events, with the champions of the five events being: Calf Roping: Henry Carter of Thurber; Wild Cow Milking: Clinton Wright of Ivan; Bronc Riding (Saddle): Slim Metteer of Crosbyton; Steer Riding: Louis Blair; Bronc Riding (Bareback): Bill Weeks of Hereford.

Milton Sandell of Jayton also won the Oldtimer’s Calf Roping Contest while Tom Michael of Sweetwater took first prize in the fiddling contest.

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2019 TCR Sponsors

TITLE SPONSOR: Capital Farm Credit VIDEO BOARD SPONSOR: Bailey Toliver Chevrolet CHUTE SPONSORS: Spartan Mosquito, Ag Crop Insurance, Ekdahl Real Estate, Spitzer Animal Health, Decker Capital Partners LEADER BOARD SPONSOR: Black Plumbing MATCHED HORSE RACE TRACK SPONSORS: 5D Construction LLC/ Gary & Connie Decker, Raydon Inc. Construction Services WEBSITE: Oreana Communications INSTANT REPLAY SPONSOR: Stamford Insurance PICKUP MEN: Vista Bank OFFICIAL TRUCK SPONSOR: Lawrence Hall Chevrolet DANCE SPONSOR: Arrow Ford ARENA BANNER SPONSORS: Clear Fork Plumbing, Russell Family, Lazy Eight Ranches, SFI Dozer, Circle S Ranches, Tractor Supply, Nobles Road Construction Inc. BULLFIGHTERS SPONSOR: Nutrien Ag Solutions OUT GATE SPONSORS: Stamford Walmart, Chad Dodson Roofing Systems Inc. CATTLE FOR RANCH HORSE COMPETITION: Circle Bar Ranch KISS CAM:Edward Jones-Joe McMeans PARADE: E.C. Tool Company & Supply OFFICIAL BEVERAGE SPONSOR: Bill Reed Distributing Co. 2019 SADDLE SPONSORS CALF ROPING: Haskell Feeds DOUBLE MUGGING, SADDLE ONE: Oman Cattle Company/Dr. John Bill & Belinda Oman DOUBLE MUGGING, SADDLE TWO: Walmart WOMEN’S BREAKAWAY: First Bank Texas-Stamford PIONEER TIE-DOWN CALF ROPING: Pate’s Hardware & Lumber PIONEER BREAKAWAY CALF ROPING: Big Country Electric Co-Op PIONEER BARRELS: Farmers Insurance

RANCH HORSE COMPETITION: Swenson Ranches BARRELS: Hargrove Crop Insurance

2019 BUCKLE SPONSORS WOMEN’S BREAKAWAY: Farmers Co-Op Society of Stamford BULL RIDING: Stamford Pump & Supply BAREBACK BRONC: Rollins Oil Company RANCH BRONC: Duggan’s Auto Supply BARRELS: Tankersley Funeral Home SADDLE BRONC: James & Lauren Decker TEAM ROPING: Quality Implement Co. TEAM ROPING: L&M Farms MATCHED HORSE RACES: Big Country Crop Insurance WILD COW MILKING, BUCKLE ONE: Rex & Nicole Detamore WILD COW MILKING, BUCKLE TWO: Lavada Rhodes & Family WILD COW MILKING, BUCKLE THREE: Ericksdahl Co-Op Gin PIONEER BREAKAWAY: Cox Livestock RANCH HORSE COMPETITION: Wilson Trailer Mfg., Inc. PIONEER BARRELS: Cooper Insurance PIONEER TIE-DOWN CALF ROPING: Doug & Lisa Terrell STEER RIDING: The Jim

McCright Family TCR CHAMPION ALL AROUND COWBOY: Chick & Jodi Wilfong

2019 SPUR SPONSORS MATCHED HORSE RACES: Wedeking Brangus PIONEER TIE-DOWN CALF ROPING: Joe Allen’s Catering PIONEER BREAKAWAY CALF ROPING: Don Welch Family RANCH HORSE COMPETITION: Wingrove Oilfield Services GENERAL SPONSORS: Stamford Tire & Appliance, The Drug Store/Lonnie Meredith, Larned’s Sale Center, Walcott Enterprises, Smith Welding, Jerry’s Waterline, KVRP, Raydon Inc., Knox Waste Service, Farmers Co-Op Society of Stamford, Walmart, J&J Sirens, Sovereignty Abstract & Title Company Inc., Big Country Crop Insurance, Wedeking Brangus, Swenson Land & Cattle Company, The Stamford Star, Edward Jones-Joe McMeans and Cole Wilson, Oreana Communications LLC/ Jessica Decker, SGDA Law Firm/James Decker, Haskell Veterinary Clinic

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HELLO FROM COWBOY COUNTRY

By Luci Wedeking

Are y’all surviving Rodeo?

It’s still happening, and what fun it’s been! Coming to you from the middle of the 89th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion, let’s take a step back in time, back to 1932, to tell you how it all started. From the words of the visionary who came up with the very idea of the Texas Cowboy Reunion… the great pioneer cowboy photographer, Mr. Ray Rector.

“How it Started

By Ray Rector The Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. is the outgrowth of an idea born in the hearts of a few men who saw in it the possibility of keeping alive the memories and traditions of the Old West.

In the early part of 1930 a group of Stamford men were called together for the purpose of forming a permanent organization where the pioneers of the trail could come together

once a year and live again the days of the ‘long horn and open range.’ Big cities that have sprung up all over Texas since the days of the longhorn could not offer the facilities for this kind of gathering. Wide open spaces were necessary. A place where ‘Outfits’ could come and camp, where there was still room and some range and ‘stock water’ and camping privileges. Such a place could be found adjacent to the town of Stamford which is accessible to many of the largest ranches in the country and where cowboys could come with their ‘chuck wagons’ and be at home and at the same time entertain the pioneers of the range in true western style. With this idea in view, an organization was formed and chartered under the laws of Texas.

The first meeting was set for June 26, 27 and 28, 1930. The registration far exceeded our fondest dreams. They came from all over Texas. Many from New

Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma and even farther away. Gray bearded men, some who had ‘fit’ in the war between the States, some who had fought Indians, some who had chased Buffalo and many who had done service for years on the open range.

Eight ‘outfits’ with their ‘chuck wagons’ came. Once again the old boys who had scraped stirrups and rode boot to boot gathered ‘round the camp fires to hear the Stories of ranches and rustlers retold Over the fires as the embers grow cold.

Yes, they answered the cook’s call from the chuck wagon when he yelled ‘come an’ get it or I’ll give it to the dogs’; for memories of the long ago came as they sat Under the star-studded canopy cast, Campfires and coffee and comfort at last, Bacon that sizzles and crisp in the pan After the round-up smells good to a man.

Men who had punched cattle prior to 1895 were given a badge which entitled them to all privileges of the Rodeo daily. Contests in bronc riding, calf roping, wild cow milking, and wild steer riding was the program afternoon and night. Old fiddlers contests in the forenoon and square dances at night were greatly enjoyed by all.

The first reunion was a decided success from start to finish.

For the meeting of June 25, 26 and 27, 1931. Facilities were greatly enlarged for handling a larger crowd than we had in 1930. Our attendance and registration

this year also far exceeded our expectation. More old timers came than before, more and better prizes were offered in the Rodeo contests and a more western spirit and feeling could not be found.

We are proud of our past two meetings. To meet old friends and make new ones has been the joy of many.

Visitors to our last meeting came from a dozen or more States.

We are now looking forward to the reunion this year on July 4th, 5th and 6th. We hope to again meet those that have honored us with their presence the past two years and meet many more that have not been with us heretofore.

The Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc., is not a money making organization. Not one person connected in any way has been paid or received one dime for his services. Furthermore, officers and stockholders subscribed money with which to carry on this work with no thought of pay remuneration.

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To perpetuate the memory of the West, to entertain the pioneers of the past, to keep alive the traditions of those that wrestled this country from the Indians and the Buffalo is our ONE aim, and to this task we have pledged our time, our money, and our efforts. With this idea in view we believe our organi-

zation will continue to grow until the last drive has been made, the last alkali bogs have been passed and the last great round-up will find us all together where cutting horses never get tired and where no night guards are needed.”

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TCR HISTORY: Continued From Page 4 From the large crowds reported at each event, it was clear that the TCR would continue to be an annual event, a time where the troubles of the world can be pushed to the back, even if it is just for a few days.

20th – July 1-4, 1950 With Texas Governor Allan Shivers leading the grand entry into the rodeo arena, the 20th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion kicked off in grand fashion where tough competition made the champions earn their titles this year. W.G. Swenson once again had the honor of presenting the saddles to the winning cowboys in each event: Wild Cow Milking: Kenneth Stipp of Friona; Calf Roping: Glenn McWhorter of Throckmorton; GI Calf Roping: John Burrus of Hamilton; Bronc Riding (Saddle) and Steer Riding: Neal Collier of Wichita Falls; Bronc Riding: J.R. Keel of Roswell, New Mexico.

It was reported that this edition of the TCR had the largest number of contestants that had ever been recorded at the time with 627 contestants across all of the rodeo events. Scenes from this edition of the TCR would be featured in the Paramount News, a news reel for Paramount Studios that would play in movie theatres around the country.

24th – July 1-5, 1954 (25th edition missing from the Stamford American records) The 24th edition of the Texas Cowboy Reunion proved to be a recordbreaking year. Sherry Price of Addington, Oklahoma broke her own record of 19 seconds flat, making an 18.7 second run in the finals of the barrel race. It was also one of the final years for the Wild Cow Milking competition, where Rusty Bradley of Beaver Creek took home the saddle. The event would continue to be held until 1957 where it would be discontinued due to a lack of suitable cows for milking.

Other saddle winners were: Calf Roping: Jack Newton

of Abilene; GI Calf Roping: Booger Red Nixon; Pioneer Calf Roping: John H. Atkins of Concho, Arizona; Saddle Broncs: John Farris of Iowa Park; Bareback Broncs: David Rushing of Abilene; Steer Riding: Ernest Pope of Fort Worth.

Even with attendance dropping and eventually leveling off as the years went on, the TCR continued to be a destination event for amateur rodeo participants to test their skills.

30th – July 1-5, 1960 This year saw the return of one of the original directors of the Texas Cowboy Reunion as L.M. Hardy returned to the event he helped mold thirty years prior. Many of the first officials of the TCR continued to be a part of the annual tradition. Five saddles were awarded at this event, two of which were events that had been with the reunion since its inception. These winners were: Oldtimer’s Calf Roping: Arnold Morris of Wichita Falls; Calf Roping: Jack Bridges Jr. of Glen Rose; Double Mugging: Horace Carter of Dalhart; Sponsor’s Contest: Becky Sumerlin.

It was a year of continuing traditions and new events, but it was clear that it would always be the Texas Cowboy Reunion, even with the changing of the times and the arrival of new individuals that would carry the torch.

35th – June 30, July 1-4, 1965 A square dance opened up the week of activities for the 35th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion while the Stamford Junior Sheriff’s Posse provided an escort into town for a covered wagon that traveled from Pampa. It had traveled from Aspermont under mule power until it arrived in Sagerton where the posse would take over. Stamford residents were called upon to help make Stamford look beautiful for the TCR visitors. An estimated 7,500 people looked on during

the final night of the TCR where the saddles would be handed out to the deserving winners: Oldtimer’s Calf Roping: J.E. King of Amarillo; Sponsor’s Barrel Race: Nancy Tucker of Wichita Falls; Calf Roping: Larry Guy of Merkel; Double Mugging: Bobby Burrus of O’Donnell; Bronc Riding: Windy Murray of Throckmorton.

As the years wore on for the TCR, the competition continued to step up as more local competitors stepped up their game to try and take home one of the coveted saddles that are still handed out to the champions of today.

40th – July 2-4, 1970 The sponsor competition heated up when the 40th Texas Cowboy Reunion rolled around as 101 cowgirl sponsors registered in the barrel riding for the coveted saddle. This served as an all-time high at the time for the TCR, with Kay Proctor of Odessa winning the event. Governor Preston Smith arrived at Stamford Municipal Airport to lead the rodeo, showing once again how the TCR was and still is recognized all over Texas. Jennifer Craig covered the rousing finale to the 40th edition of the TCR with the saddles going to: Double Mugging: Jerry Knox of Quanah; Calf Roping: Tommy Wilson; Oldtimer’s Calf Roping: L.D. Ivy; Saddle Bronc: Bob Wilfong; Bareback Bronc: Mickey Sherley; Steer Riding; Bill Freeman.

Poet Ranchman Larry Chittenden was also honored at this year’s events, with Governor Smith speaking at the dedication held at the Will Rogers Memorial Bunkhouse. He stated that “If we honor and value the past, we will seek a better future and a better life for all our children.”

These words proved to be symbolic of the TCR as it closed its 40th year of existence.

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45th – July 3-5, 1975 Making its debut during the 44th edition, the art exhibit was produced for the second time during the 45th annual TCR, with Slim Pickens, star of films such as Dr. Strangelove and Blazing Saddles, hosting the Collector’s Preview on July 2, the day before the planned grand parade that would kick off the rodeo.

More than 100 sponsors were expected again for this edition, proving once again that the competition was competitive as ever.

The rodeo itself brought amateur contestants from all walks of life, including a saddle winner who helped his father win the double

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TCR HISTORY: Continued From Page 7 mugging saddle in 1967 and a long-time competitor who always seemed to miss out on the saddle finally claim the prize. The winners were: Calf Roping: Joe Chick of Stephenville; Old Time Cowboy’s Calf Roping: Eli Wallace; Double Mugging: Keith McCarson; Bull Riding: Russ Baize; Bareback Riding: Ken Speck of Wichita Falls; Saddle Bronc Riding: Royce Wallace of Graham; Wild Mare Race: Lon G. Avery (Thursday) & Donnie Criswell (Friday).

The wild mare race was held for the first time at the Texas Cowboy Reunion, once again providing new events that have helped the longevity of the TCR, at the

time nearing half a century in existence.

50th – July 2-5, 1980 The 50th anniversary of the Texas Cowboy Reunion lived up to the “golden” distinction with a bigger than usual parade added new attractions along with the appearances of former hostesses and sponsors.

Musical entertainers, one of the staples of today’s TCR, made their mark on the TCR with Cal Smith and Jeannie C. Riley performing for rodeo goers. Five special belt buckles were crafted for this occasion. A golden two-horse trailer waited the winner of the calf roping competition, which came down to a sudden-death loop. Randy Ogden of Gail took the honors after the dust settled. Other winners included: Double Mugging: Steve Dame of Blanket; Oldtimer’s Calf Roping: J.W. Green of Hawley; Oldtimer’s Breakaway Roping (the first time this event was held): Will T. Smith of Stephenville; Bull Riding: Kenneth McKee of Lubbock; Saddle Bronc Riding: Forrest Henderson of Eldorado; Bareback Riding: Kris Brown of Gorman.

Each event proved to be close competition, coming down to tight finishes to see who went home with the saddles and buckles,

a testament to 50 years of the Texas Cowboy Reunion that also saw no signs of slowing down.

55th – July 3-6, 1985 With the Main Street Committee leading the parade to open the 55th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion, 414 competitors prepared to take home a buckle or a saddle in fierce competition over the four day period. Overall, five saddles and $37,840 in prize money were given away to the winners of the events. The calf roping event, a staple of the TCR since its inception, proved that it was still a popular event with 217 entrants vying for the saddle. In the end, it was Don Ed Eddleman of Graham that took home the prize. The sponsor barrel race proved to still be a popular event as well, with Marion Gramith of Stephenville outlasting 89 other competitors to win the event. Other winners were: Old Timer’s Calf Roping: Odell Blackwell of Iowa Park; Old Timer’s Breakaway Roping: John Hosea of Mullin; Double Mugging: Rusty Addison of Lipan; Bull Riding: Jay Jordan of Alvarado; Bareback Bronc Riding: Travis Howe of Portales, New Mexico (tied for first, won the buckle in a coin toss).

Even 55 years later, the TCR continued to grow with more competition coming each year. What started with only four events continued to grow and bring cowboys from all over the state and even outside of Texas. However, the TCR would keep moving on.

60th – July 4-7, 1990 Even in its 60th year, the TCR continued to reinvent itself with new events, including the return of the wild cow milking competition, to bring in competition and spectators to the annual event. TCR President Gary Mathis thought the overall attendance was better, with 50-80 percent of the stands being filled for each night. Mathis said that the cooperation and support from the community helped bring the “reunion back to the rodeo”, a testament to the tradition that the TCR brings every year.

The winners were: OldTime Cowboy Calf Roping Tie-Down: Harvey Lynch of Mesquite; Old-Time Breakaway Calf Roping: Bobby Seals of Justin; Calf Roping: Morris Ledford of Comanche, Oklahoma; Double Mugging: Dale Crowder of Hobbs, New Mexico; Sponsor Barrel Race: Becky Peterson of Hockley; Bareback: Jason Jeter of Arlington; Saddle Bronc: Bob Wilfong

of Aquilla; Bull Riding: Darrin Cook of Odessa; Wild Cow Milking: Fred Tharp of Seymour; Team Roping (first time this event was held): Terry Fowler; Old Time Sponsors Barrel Race: Sue Overton of Graham.

The new events proved to be popular, but Mathis stated that the next year would bring new changes and attractions to continue bringing people to Stamford for the TCR that has continued to evolve over time.

65th – July 1-4, 1995 The grandstands were renovated for the 65th Texas Cowboy Reunion, keeping with the theme of constantly updating and evolving as the years have gone by. The first-ever AQHA historical marker was placed at the Texas Cowboy Reunion grounds, commemorating the first American Quarter Horse Show in 1940 during the eleventh TCR. At the time, the Quarter Horse Shows had grown to 2400 throughout the world, thanks in part to the first show ever that took place at the Texas Cowboy Reunion in 1940.

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Attorney General Announces Crackdown On Annoying Calls

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission, on June 25 announced a crackdown on “illegal robocalls.”

The crackdown nicknamed “Operation Call it Quits” is part of the FTC’s ongoing effort to help stem the tide of annoying and unsolicited prerecorded telemarketing calls.

Paxton said the effort includes nearly 100 actions targeting operations around the country responsible for more than one billion calls pitching everything from fraudulent credit card services to auto warranty protection.

The Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division took legal action on several cases affecting Texans, including legal action against two companies that have placed calls to individuals who are on the Texas or federal no-call list.

“Robocalls are an invasion of privacy and most robocalls are illegal. Even worse, robocall scams often take advantage of consumers through identity theft and by stealing their hard-earned money,” Paxton said. “’Operation Call it Quits’ represents just one of the many consumer protection and enforcement action cases my office has successfully collaborated on with the FTC in our ongoing effort to protect Texans.”

Paxton’s office said there has been a significant increase in the number of illegal robocalls because Internetpowered phone systems have made it cheap and easy for scammers to make illegal calls from anywhere in the world and to hide from law enforcement by displaying fake caller ID information, also known as spoofing.

JOBS INCREASE IN MAY The Texas Workforce Commission on June 21 announced the state economy saw additional positive employment growth in the month of May. Some 19,600 seasonally adjusted non-farm positions

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were added in May and the Texas economy’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate reached a record low of 3.5 percent. The previous low rate of 3.7 percent was recorded for the month of April. May’s record low unemployment rate is the lowest since tracking began in 1976, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

TWC Chair and Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs said, “Our economy is thriving across multiple industries, attracting new companies every day, showing that Texas is the best state in the nation to do business.”

The Professional and Business Services category led all major industries over the month, adding 8,100 jobs.

Education and Health Services added 4,500 over the month while Construction added 3,300 jobs.

ANTHRAX ADVISORY IS POSTED Eighteen recent animal deaths in Uvalde County, including two confirmed anthrax cases, prompted the Texas Department of State Health Services to post a health advisory on June 27.

In its advisory, the DSHS recommended steps for Texans to protect themselves against naturally occurring anthrax, a disease caused by spore-forming bacteria commonly found in the soil in southern and southwestern Texas.

Deer, sheep, goats, cattle, horses and other animals can contract the disease when they swallow or inhale anthrax

spores while grazing. Animals usually die within two days of showing signs of infection.

Anthrax in humans is rare, though people can contract it through handling a dead or sick animal infected with anthrax, according to the DSHS. The agency advises Texans to: —Avoid direct contact with dead animals, including bones, horns or antlers; — Keep pets and children away from dead animals; —Do not harvest animals that appear ill or are acting abnormally; —Wear long-sleeved garments and gloves when handling, dressing and processing game; —Wash hands with soap and water and launder clothes immediately after animal exposure; —Minimize contact with animal fluids, brain and spinal tissues; —Cook all meat until well done before consuming; and —Contact a doctor if an unusual-looking sore develops on hands, arms or other exposed skin. Although it is very rare to contract skin anthrax, this infection requires treatment with antibiotics prescribed by a physician, the DSHS said.

ABBOTT DECLARES DISASTER Gov. Greg Abbott on June 27 declared a state of disaster in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties following severe flooding that caused widespread property damage to the Rio Grande Valley area.

The state of Texas, Abbott said, is currently working with local officials to ensure all resources necessary are being provided to those counties.

“By working closely with local officials, we will put the communities of the Rio Grande Valley on a path to recovery,” Abbott said.

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Almost Persuaded Acts 26:28

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By Doctor Robert Wingrove

As a pastor, I often wonder about the spiritual condition of those individuals which I come in contact with. Having over 40 years of experience in the ministry, I have found that it is a virtual guessing game on my part to grasp just where people are in their spiritual walk.

The Apostle Paul, probably the most noted principal in the New Testament, encountered this same situation on more than one occasion, but the most notable was perhaps when he shared his personal testimony with King Agrippa, Bernice, and Festus. On this occasion, Paul was being questioned by the Roman officials as to why he had caused such uproar among the Jewish population in the city.

Paul shared with the gathering a very concise and polished rendition of his life’s work, beginning with his rise to prominence within the Jewish hierarchy in Jerusalem and continuing with his Road to Damascus experience and conversion.

As most Christians know, Paul’s conversion on that dusty road was God’s plan to reach the world of the Gentiles and used a Jewish man to do it.

Following a fiery delivery of his personal testimony, Festus stopped Paul in mid-sentence and shouted that Paul’s extensive knowledge and learning had driven him mad, but stated that he was not crazy. He was, instead, a complete and total believer in Jesus of Nazareth as Messiah and utterly devoted to the Christian cause. King Agrippa stated that he was almost persuaded to become a Christian at that time, but did not follow through. Paul said that he wished that all men would come to know Christ as he did.

We look at Paul’s encounter with these men of history and wonder what the world would have been like, if only they had followed their hearts’ yearning that day. We think how tragic it was to get so close to the truth to let it slip away, but today we see the same choices being made in our own places of worship. People sit under the teaching of the word and the Holy Spirit tugs at their hearts, only to be turned away because of the cares of this world.

Paul said in Acts 26:29, “I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except for these bonds.”

Jesus desires that all men should come to repentance.

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TCR HISTORY: Continued From Page 8 Even with all of these celebrations, the competition continued to be as fierce as ever, with the winners being: Calf Roping: Gene Baker of Anson; Double Mugging: Carl Hopkins and Brand Cude; Sponsor Barrel Race: Connie Landry; Oldtimers Calf Roping: Ronnie Parks; Oldtimer’s Breakaway Roping: Bill Stanley (took a buckle as he had been a previous saddle winner); Invitational Ranch Horse Show: Bill Smith of Spur; Saddle Bronc: Cole Hardin; Oldtime Sponsors: Sharon Miller; Bull Riding: Anthony Lopez; Bareback Riding: Buddy Lankford; Ranch Bronc Riding: Cutter Jones; Wild Mare Race: Bubba Withers; Team Roping: Jess Stuart and Shawn Scrogum.

70th – July 1-4, 2000 Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the founding of Stamford, the 70th edition of the Texas Cowboy Reunion continued to bring competitors far and wide to celebrate the tradition that the TCR brings every year. A rainstorm threatened to delay the rodeo, but as TCR rodeo announcer Tommy Blanton stated, “the show must go on,” and it did, as the clouds parted in time for the rodeo to begin.

Although attendance was expected to be the biggest in years, the rain cut down attendees by almost 1,500,

but it did not stop the competitors from taking the arena. The winners were: Double Mugging: Carl Hopkins; Calf Roping: Carter Edmonson; Pioneer Sponsor Contest: Leslie Harrison; Old Timer’s Tie Down: Zach Henley; Old Timer’s Breakaway: Martin Webster; Bull Riding: Robbie Dillard; Wild Cow Milking: Billy Lamb; Bareback Riding: Bill Brown, Jr.; Saddle Bronc: Kyd Kelley; Ranch Bronc Riding: Tanner Johnson.

This year’s event also featured the second annual Casey Mathis Memorial Steer Riding where Chandler Caddell, Riley Neal and McKennon Wimberley taking home buckles.

75th – June 29-30, July 1-2, 2005 With over 600 contestants competing, a big difference from the 97 in the very first year, the 75th edition of the Texas Cowboy Reunion continued to bring competitors from all over the state as well as local competitors, such as Chad Plumlee, looking to take home a coveted saddle or buckle.

With four different bands providing music for the dances during each night, the competitions served as a testament to 75 years of the TCR, with the winners of the events being: Ranch Horse Show: Monte Holm; Casey Mathis Memorial

Steer Riding: Stewart Urich of Rochester, Skylar Jones of Sweetwater and Stormy Rasberry of Roby; Calf Roping: Randy Carlisle; Ranch Bronc Riding: Logan Furlong; Wild Cow Milking: Brian Stoval; Barrel Racing: Latricia Duke; Old Time Cowboys Tie Down: V.W. Grable; Old Time Cowboys Breakaway: Doyle Strain; Double Mugging: Jake Degeer; Bull Riding: Harve Stewart.

80th – June 30, July 1-3, 2010 The World’s Largest Amateur Rodeo entered its 80th year continuing the tradition set forth by the thirteen Stamford businessmen in 1930.

While the Great Depression eventually faded away, the TCR continued to grow and prosper even with one cancellation. The 80th edition of the event was no exception which included Cowboy Poetry, Campfire Songs and Cowboy Humor coming from the likes of Dennis Gaines, Brad Lewis and Ray Clark who entertained attendees when the rodeo was not taking place. However, when the rodeo itself began, the

competition heated up and saddles and buckles were once again awarded to the winners: Sponsor Barrel Racing: Lacy Hollabaugh; Pioneer Barrel Racing: Mary Harman; Pioneer Tie Down: Brad McReynolds; Pioneer Breakaway: Charlie McIlwain; Ranch Horse: Jimbo Humphreys; Double Mugging: Carl Hopkins; Calf Roping: D.J. Smith; Team Roping: Jeff Hilton and Trey Whiteman; Cow Milking: Reece Clark; Saddle Bronc: Ty Kirkland; Ranch Bronc: Zane Peters; Bull Riding: Nate Perry; Casey Mathis Memorial Steer Riding: Josh Mueller, Riley Moore and Tyler Terrell.

With the 85th edition of the Texas Cowboy Reunion still underway, who knows what memories, winners and traditions will continue on? To find out, the easiest way is to attend the TCR rodeo on any of the remaining nights where the competition will sure to be just as exciting as it was 89 years ago. The names and events may have changed over the years, but the tradition will always be there.

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The Republican Women of the Big Country held a luncheon at the TCR Bunkhouse on Tuesday, July 2nd. Sid Miller gave an update on what was going on in his position. Also in attendance were other elected officials from the area.

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Stamford City Council Approving “Shipping Container” Ordinance

BY KAY SPEARS The Stamford City Council held their first regular meeting of July on Monday, July 1, 2019 at Stamford City Hall. Mayor James Decker opened the meeting and asked Paul Wright to give the invocation and lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. In attendance were Mayor Decker, Council Members Robert Wingrove, Ken Roberson, Jimmy Doan, Paul Wright, City Manager Alan Plumlee, City Secretary Kim Bryant, City Attorney Raymond Hollabaugh, CFO Karen Lou Graham and Chief of Police Darwin Huston.

On the Consent Agenda, the minutes from the Regular City Council Meeting on June 17, 2019 were approved.

On the Regular Agenda, no items were withdrawn from the Consent Agenda and there were no Citizen’s Comments.

Next, the first of two readings to approve Ordinance No. 912, Amendment to Zoning Ordinance. It is required to have two readings for the City Council minutes due to there being a fine associated with breaking this ordinance.

City Council Members approved Ordinance No. 912, of the City of Stamford Zoning Ordinance Seceion 8.01, at this first reading and it will not be in effect until after the second read-

ing. The ordinance refers to the “shipping containers” as Intermodal Containers.

The amended specifics can be obtained at Stamford City Hall.

Next were reports and updates from City Manager Plumlee. The City Manager mentioned the Texas Cowboy Reunion this week.

He stated he had received two proposals to repair the wind damage to the hangers at the airport. The proposals were from Thomas Hicks and Bryce Bolin.

Thomas Hicks’ proposal was accepted.

Representative Jody Arrington will be having a Town Hall meeting on July 3, 2019 at 11:00am at the Anson Public Library meeting room. He will then be the Parade Marshal at the TCR Rodeo Parade in Stamford.

On July 11, 2019 there will be representatives coming from TCEQ in Austin, TX for a “Dam Inspection.”

On the same day, there will be a pre-construction conference about the elevated storage tank with people from Phoenix Construction.

July 8, 2019 at 10:00am will be the monthly meeting of the EMS Board in the Board Room at the Stamford Hospital.

Due to the TCR Rodeo, work will resume on the boat dock at Lake Stamford next week and should be completed during the next week. Mayor Decker stated

there was interest in the boat dock being repaired for a Bass Tournament at the end of July.

Mayor Decker commended the ongoing city clean-up efforts of City Employees and the efforts of citizens joining them on the June 29th Clean-Up Day. He spotlighted the mowing and street sweeping projects plus the 30-35 people helping on Clean-Up Day. He stated Ekdahl/Nelson Real Estate and Stamford Insurance cooked hamburgers for them.

Next on the agenda was the Budget Workshop with no action to be taken.

This workshop included comparisons of this years numbers with those of last year. Included were ideas and improvements to make the budget and the City of Stamford better, more efficient.

Expenses and revenues of the City were reviewed.

Plumlee stated he would be able to have a worksheet ready when the Council Members gave him suggestions for employee pay raises and benefits.

Mentioned were staffing changes, cemetery expenses and no motel tax for those guests staying in a motel for 30 days. The meeting was adjourned to address the budget at the next meeting, July 15, 2019, 5:15pm on the second floor of Stamford City Hall.

Angelo State University Announces Spring 2019 Dean’s List Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, is pleased to announce that Miya Sanchez of Stamford, majoring in Pre Nursing, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester.

To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain at least a 3.25 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale.

Angelo State University, founded in 1928, is a thriv-

ing four-year public school in Texas. Our Ram Family environment helps students feel at home, a place where they know faculty and staff care deeply about their success.

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Due to the high number of wind and rain storms coming through the Big Country recently, I have had the opportunity to look at a lot of trees that have failed (fallen) due to internal trunk decay. Some of these trees have been completely hollow and others have had differing amounts of rot in the interior of the trunk. While they all have the common problem that the wind acting on their canopies became more than the remaining trunk could stand, there is a little more to their failure than just a hollow or partially decayed trunk.

The truth of the matter is that lots of trees have some kind of trunk decay or even totally hollow trunks. Decay is a natural fact of life for trees and containing or resisting decay and the organisms that cause it is a major part of the day for a tree. Since there are so many different varieties of decay that attack trees, trees have evolved to resist these organisms with varying levels of success.

Since trees are for the most part reactive instead of proactive towards decay, what they do is try to contain it in one spot and prevent spread from the infected area into the uninfected healthy parts of the plant. To achieve this encapsulation, the spread of the infection has to be prevented from moving up, down, sideways, into the older parts of the tree underneath the infection, and additionally kept out of the new wood that will grow over the damaged spot as the tree grows and

news@americannewspapers.net to end increases in up being girth. strucWhere we turally end up with stable hollow trees is and livwhen the decay ing out either starts in its full the part of the life. tree that we Somecall heartwood, times or is an aggresWEST TEXAS TREES the plant sive enough isn’t able variety to get AND LANDSCAPES to grow through some

By Bruce Kreitler and enough of the trees barriers and the KWKC Green Team new wood infect the intequickly rior part of the enough to replace structrunk. What happens then tural strength faster than is that this inner part of the decay is weakening it. the tree slowly rots away, This is where a lot of failbut the exterior, growing ures take place. What ends part of the tree is busy putting layers of new wood up happening in these instances is that while over all of this problem the canopy is still full and and just trying to go on branches are still growing, with life. this very growth and vigor The part of the tree that is increasing the weight we call heartwood serves and wind loading that the little in the way of biologiweakening trunk is having cal functions, indeed, this is what helps make it more to support. These are the trees that are going to sudsusceptible to decay than denly fail or snap off in a the outer growing part of storm. What causes their the plant (sapwood). We failure isn’t so much the like to use this inner part decay in the trunk, the real of the tree for lumber, problem is the percentage but as far as the tree itself of decay versus the healthy is concerned, one of the wood surrounding it. biggest contributions of There are very few trees heartwood is structural of any size at all that strength. don’t have some decay Since little biological problems, and there are activity takes place in the lots of standing, attractive, heartwood, if decay is full trees that have trunk destroying it, the effect on decay. All of this is normal the trees growing ability and a little bit of trunk and canopy size may be decay might not be any negligible or not noticereal issue. able at all. I have removed As an arborist, if I’m many trees that appeared doing a hazard tree asto be very healthy that sessment, I will of course were totally hollow. What be interested in any trunk often ends up happening decay that I find by drilling is that the tree is able to or sounding, however; the grow enough strong wood amount of good healthy around the rotten interior

wood over this hollow spot is going to be a much more important item than just the decay itself. It’s interesting to note that almost all of the major arboriculture publications that deal with this issue give guide tables that relate to how much healthy wood over decay will allow a tree to be reasonably sturdy.

None of these publications recommend automatic removal when decay is found.

Should you remove a tree that has a hollow or decayed trunk? Not necessarily. Trees can live and stand many years with these internal problems under the right conditions.

If you have any landscaping, landscape maintenance, or tree questions you would like answered in this column, submit them care of cmetler@stamfordamerican.net or info@ BrokenWillow.com.

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FOOD ACCESS IN D.C.: Q&A WITH ASHANTÉ REESE In her new book, “Black Food Geographies: Race, Self-Reliance, and Food Access in Washington, D.C.,” Ashanté M. Reese, an assistant professor of anthropology at Spelman KASN AG REPORT College, uses Deanwood, a predominately black With Richard Kemp neighborhood in D.C., as a lens to examine the broader obstacles to food access and opportunity facing black communities as well as how a narrative of self-reliance has both boosted and hindered fundamental changes in the food system.

HOW FARMERS WILL ADAPT TO THE PROSPECT OF A NEW, SOGGIER NORMAL American farmers, having endured the wettest 12 months in well over a hundred years and facing predictions that this could be the soggy new normal for the nation’s midsection, are looking at a variety of ways to speed up their processes next year, according to Bloomberg.

USDA expects storm-related planting claims to top $1 billion The Department of Agriculture is expecting stormravaged farmers to file more than $1 billion in preventedplanting claims for fields they could not plant this year due to heavy rains and flooding, according to press reports.

JUDGE ALLOWS DOJ TO INTERVENE IN POULTRY PRICEFIXING CASE U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin in Chicago granted the Department of Justice’s request to stay discovery in a high-profile case that alleges collusion in the poultry industry. Durkin halted discovery in the case for three months, half the time DOJ had requested to protect its own grand jury investigation of the poultry sector.

FOR THE SECOND TIME, NEBRASKA HAS TOP U.S. FARM DISTRICT Stretching from Wyoming to Iowa and larger in area than New York State, Nebraska’s 3rd congressional district is again the No. 1 farm district in the nation, with $16.6 billion in crop and livestock production, says the new edition of the Census of Agriculture.

U.S. CORN CROP COULD BE SMALLEST SINCE 2012 DROUGHT Based on surveys conducted ahead of USDA reports due for release today, analysts say corn plantings will total 86.7 to 87 million acres after a rainy and cold spring. That would be well below the 92.8 million acres that farmers had planned to seed.

PROFITS WON’T SPROUT FROM SHOWER OF PREVENTED-PLANTING PAYMENTS Some growers may collect three or even four payments on land where they were unable to plant a crop this spring due to persistent rain and flooding, but no one is going to get rich off of it, said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday.

USDA TRIES TO PLUG THE HOLES AS ERS STAFF FLOWS AWAY The USDA is already recruiting employees to replace Economic Research Service staff workers who will not relocate to Kansas City this summer, said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday.

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Lueders-Avoca player # 5 Jacob Jarvis played in the Brazos Bowl in Strawn last Saturday. The blue team Jacob was on won. Final score Blue 52-Red 16. (Courtesy of Roger Niehaus)

news@americannewspapers.net It is hot, and summer is upon us. I wish I had some of the rain we had a few weeks ago that was running off into the creeks and river. Sure could us a light shower right about now.

I guess everyone is excited about all the rodeo activities this week. The parade will start it off on Wednesday and activities will be going on all week.

The Grand Theatre will be showing shows in the afternoons instead of nights so not to interfere with the rodeo. Now that is a good deal.

HAPPY JULY 4TH TO EVERYONE, have fun but be safe.

I suppose we will need to take a look at the month of July and see what is going on. Of course this first week will be the rodeo in Stamford and all the entertainment at the Old Timers Association at the Bunk House.

On Monday, July 8, there will be a Senior Citizens Dance at the Old Glory Community Center from 7 P M until 10 P M with a live band and snacks will be served. This is a time change for the dance. It is now on the second Monday of the month and NOT on

at the Elks the second Lodge. Phyllis Thursday. visited with Mark your granddaughter, calendar.

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By Anita Dozier I attended P M. my great The grandson, Duke Baldree’s, Teichelman family reunion will be held at the Old Glory birthday celebration on Saturday afternoon at Community Center begintheir home near Buffalo ning at 10 AM. Bring a Gap. Duke is the son of vegetable and dessert, and Chris and Lindsey Baldree an item for the auction.

The monthly musical will and has a brother, Brody.

A large crowd enjoyed be held on Saturday, July hamburgers, hot dogs, 27, beginning at 5:30 P M. decorated cup cakes, and a Mittie Dunham was in beautiful birthday cake with Abilene on Wednesday for a big 4 on it. The children appointments and while enjoyed the water castle, there she got to visit with swimming, fishing and each her granddaughter, Sonja had a water gun. Everyone Dunham. had a great time. Happy big Phyllis Letz stated that 4 birthday to Duke.

Danny had gone to his docOn Sunday, followtor and got a good report. ing church service at the He played with a band Central Baptist Church in called Swing Machine on Aspermont, Mittie Dunham the 14th at PT Event Center joined a large crowd at in Abilene. On the 15th, his the First Baptist Church in band Dusty Creek played Aspermont for the 4th of in Sweetwater at Bucks. On July program sponsored the 23rd Danny and Phyllis by the Ministerial Alliance. went to Lubbock at attend They enjoyed a meal of a steel guitar gathering hot dogs, hamburgers and watermelon. Following the meal a program was held with Pledge of Allegiance and then singing songs about America. Mittie said she enjoyed visiting with lots of folks she had not seen in a good while.

Dale and Carm Letz attend the PKC Karate Black Belt Ceremony held at Texas State College in San Marcos, Texas on Saturday.

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Letz, 13, son of Terry and Laramie Letz of Sagerton, received his Black Belt.

Following the ceremony the group enjoyed having dinner together. Dale and Carm returned home on Sunday afternoon.

Matthew Pierce of Lake Stamford had lunch and a nice visit with his grandparents, Glen and Helen Pierce, on Sunday. Helen said she was so glad Matthew was there when their dog found a large rattlesnake in the front yard.

Thought for the week: “When you arise in the morning think what a precious privilege it is to be able to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, and to love.”

Happy Birthday wishes go to Matthew Pierce, Ethan Martin, Lanitia Talley, Laverne Stanhope, Regina Ullrich, Kaylee Wilhite, Dahlia Perkins, Francene Vahlenkamp, Adam Rhoads, J T Spitzer, Duke Baldree, Jeff Thane, Lance Parker, Shane Lefevre, Bud Vahlenkamp, Verlene Corzine, Roy McEwen, Virgil Vahlenkamp, Raelea Lowack, Mike Baldree, Scott Burris, Gaile Swoyer, Allen Schmidt, Emily Dudensing, Amanda Kern, Kenny Slimp, Matthew Turner, Ryan Earthman, and Liam Crawford.

We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Danny and Phyllis Letz, Alden and Janis Lowack, and John and Bea Glenwinkle. Have a wonderful day.

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Invest in Success It’s time for the 89th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion in Stamford. In the past, I’ve written about the history and heritage of this event and why the TCR thriving and growing even today. But today, I’m thinking about the TCR, and events like it, in the context of a bigger picture.

As I’ve said before, I haven’t figured out the silver bullet or the magic potion for revitalizing a small town. I’m pretty sure it doesn’t exist. Successful small towns have all done it in different ways, using the tools and resources at their disposal, in a way that fits their specific circumstances and demographics. But ultimately, the goal is all the same: more people visiting the town, moving to town, or both. We want a better economy that provides more jobs. We want more businesses in town to serve

ESSAYS FROM WEST OF 98 James M. Decker our needs. We want a local government provides better services, more efficiently, at a minimum cost. These goals require more spending and new investment in town. On that, we can all agree.

I’m reminded every year during the TCR that not everyone cares about a rodeo. That’s a fairly shocking theory to 10 year old James, who could not have imagined such a

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mindset. But it’s true. All of our towns have key events that are very important to the community, but the specific topic may not appeal to all of us. Many West Texas communities have a thriving hunting economy and yet, not everyone in the town is an avid hunter.

Some community leaders couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn with a shotgun.

High school football can be a prominent part of a community’s ecosystem and be a positive economic driver.

Not everyone in town loves football.

That’s not to say that any of these opinions are right or wrong. We all have our own tastes and preferences. But as I’ve grown over the years, I’ve learned the importance of support for events. It’s not about supporting the underlying event as much as it’s about supporting the community that benefits from that event. A man may not care about a rodeo, but the

Texas Cowboy Reunion will drive thousands of visitors into town over a four day period and boost the economy like no other fourday period in the year. You don’t even have to know the difference between a shotgun and a rifle to recognize that your hunting economy should be supported.

I recently heard a story from my friend Jim Astin about the late Gene Swenson, who was president of the Swenson Ranch and president of the Texas Cowboy Reunion. One late evening at the TCR, Jim saw Gene walk up to the ticket window, purchase a ticket to the dance, and walk off in the opposite direction of the dance pavilion. Jim knew that Gene Swenson didn’t dance. Then it hit him. Gene was making a statement and a show of support. Even if Gene couldn’t care less about late-night dancing himself, the dance was an impor-

tant part of the TCR. Gene was going to invest in its success by purchasing his ticket.

People notice when we invest in events and when we show up to them, whether or not they’re our particular cup of tea. We all have a lot of demands on our time and our money, so it’s easy to pass on attending an event when we’re tired. It’s easy to pass on buying a ticket when we’ve got other things to purchase. But sometimes, it’s important to remember the big picture. People notice when we support events and it encourages them to do the same. Community leaders backing an event, especially a new one that’s just starting out, give it more validity. Remember that our community is better because of that event.

Remember that it’s bringing new people and new money to town. Even if we’re not the target audience for that event, we’re the target

audience for the economic boost that the event brings to our town. May we all take a page from Gene Swenson, and make a point to invest in the bigger picture, our community’s success.

House of God Pastor Bobby Acosta 802 Ferguson St Sundays 11:00am

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

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

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

James Decker is a lawyer, farmer, and mayor in Stamford, and the creator of the forthcoming “West of 98” podcast and website. He may be contacted through Facebook at facebook.com/ james.decker.

LOCAL CHURCHES Avoca Baptist Church Rev. Les Mims 773-3531 AM Worship: 11:00 Avoca United Methodist Church Dennis Huffaker 773-3909 AM Worship: 9:45

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

Bethel Church of God in Christ Pastor Session 407 W Handlan 325-773-5730

Faith Lutheran Church Sagerton, Texas 940-200-0723 AM Worship: 10:30

Bethel (Christ) Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 1024 E. Vanderbilt 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 9:00

First Assembly of God Family Worship Center Pastor John Shepard 1214 Compton 325-773-2435 Worship: Saturday 6PM

Bethel Lutheran Church Rev. Richard Strait 10707 N. FM 600 325-773-5949 AM Worship: 11:00

First Baptist Church John Ward 214 N Swenson 325-773-2781 AM Worship: 11:00

Lueders First Baptist Church Roscoe McCoy 228-4622 AM Worship: 11:00 MacKenzie Trail Cowboy Church AM worship 11:00 Heart of God Church 114 E Campbell Joanne Ochoa AM Worship 10:30 Nugent Baptist Church Craig Thames 228-4457 Worship: 11:00

Orient Street Church of Christ Wes Horn 510 S Orient 773-3419 Worship: 10:30 Paint Creek Baptist Church Pastor Tony Grand 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00

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St. John’s United Methodist Church Pastor John Erwin 201 S Ferguson 325-773-2561 AM Worship: 10:50 Solomon Temple Baptist Church Rev. Donnie Massey 315 N. Haskell St. 325-773-2213 AM Worship 9:30

Trinity Church Dr. Robert Wingrove 220 E. McHarg

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Experience Something New

This week marks that time of year again as the annual Texas Cowboy Reunion is once again well underway and I am happy to be a part of the festivities again, albeit with a camera in my hand going to as many events as possible. I will admit that in the past before I started covering the TCR, I wasn’t excited about THOUGHTS FROM the event, mostly because I never really understood it nor did it fit UNDER THE CAP in with what I was interested in at the time. However, now that Will McClure I will be helping to capture the event for the fourth year in a row (as well as researching and writing the historical piece for the 85th edition, that one was still a big task to write!), I have had more appreciation for the history of the TCR than ever before.

Even if a few events still don’t particularly appeal to me, I still enjoy seeing the participants’ hard work and dedication shine for each of the many events that take place. However, there are still many people out there that followed a similar mindset that I had previously and simply do not think that there is anything for them to enjoy at the TCR. Well, while experiencing something new may make a lot of people hesitate, sometimes one needs to just take a leap and seek out at least one thing that the TCR has to offer.

Yes, my thoughts this week seems more like a big advertisement for the TCR, but I do assure you that my thoughts are indeed genuine as a few of the events that I am happy to cover have become my favorite moments of the TCR. An example of a newer event is something that not only have I covered the first two years of its existence but also gave a preview of it before the first edition took place and that is the matched horse racing. While my biggest complaint would be the heat over the last couple of years, that really is the only thing. The races themselves are fun to watch and even spawned some foot races during the downtime, making it a good time to watch and maybe even ignore the heat for a bit. Another one of my personal favorites is actually one of the oldest events with the fiddler’s contest. It is always amazing to see the talent on display, and you get to hear some good music at the same time. While the rodeo itself has the most pomp and circumstance each and every year, you cannot discount these smaller events.

There are many things to discover at the TCR, even if you are fixed at one event and not necessarily the rodeo itself. You could enjoy the annual parade, try some good food from chuck wagons, hear stories at the Cowboy Symposium, or even wait until the sun goes down and the music comes alive so you can go to the nightly dance (if you choose to go to just one, Jody Nix is always a good option but mostly because of personal bias and he is considered a TCR tradition now!). So, if you have never set foot on the TCR grounds for whatever reason, I encourage you to get out and try something new this year if you can. Take a look at the schedule of events and circle one or two things you may like. A few weeks ago I wrote about making a summer resolution; so if you haven’t made one yet the Texas Cowboy Reunion may serve as a small, and potentially, rewarding way to try something new for yourself this year. Who knows? One event may lead to another and before you know it you may find yourself at the rodeo every single night next year.

After all, the TCR is a Stamford tradition, so I encourage you to see what tradition is all about.

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

An Unusual Dress Code For Plumbers Jo Rae Wagner of Harlingen has had some unique experiences in the plumbing business. ”I ran heavy equipment out in the field, I did project management, estimating and purchasing, just about everything involved in big plumbing jobs. When I first went to work here in the valley, the guys didn’t like taking orders from a female.

They didn’t know what to think. Fast-forward about 35 years. I was the first woman appointed to the National Plumbing Board. I had been on the Texas board for about a year and they shoved me to national. In 125 years they had not had a female on the board. I was sort of a shock to them. There were 38 board members from all over the country but I discovered I knew a lot more than a lot of them did because I grew up in the business. Eventually they got to where they trusted my judgment. I served 4 years there and had to wear a tie to every meeting. That

was the dress code.

“I decided to run for president. You had to go to all the states and do some politicking, just like you were running for a federal office.

I didn’t think I had a chance because there were two males running.”

Jo was vice president of the National Plumbing Board in 2007, then president-elect in 2008.

She became president in 2009. She changed the dress code.

“I told the board I was going to make the tie optional but they had to wear panty hose. After wearing a tie for 4 years I told the 37 guys that if they didn’t wear panty hose to meetings they had to donate $100 to the board’s foundation. When I set the dress code, the head of the foundation also was on our board. He was elated because the

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foundation got thirty seven hundred dollars from each of my first two meetings because they were not about to put on panty hose.”

Jo Rae and her husband had CTO, a plumbing and contracting company that built hospitals and high rises from the Rio Grande Valley to San Antonio and Austin.

Jo’s maiden name was Colletti.

“I’m full blooded Sicilian, both father, mother and grandparents. In fact my grandparents were the first generation that came here from Sicily. My mother had a restaurant, and

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I said I would never be in that business because you don’t have a life.”

Guess what business she’s in now. She owns a restaurant in Harlingen named Colletti’s. It’s in the Reese Building, an ancient hotel that she has restored and turned into an office complex. In addition to the restaurant, it has an insurance office, a dentist and a law firm that has more than 100 attorneys who deal with child immigration issues.

They occupy 5 floors of the 6-story building.

When Jo opened her restaurant, she assembled her employees and set some ground rules.

“They are nice guys but I told them I had been in a male industry my entire life so if it takes you more than 10 words to say something I’ve already tuned you out.”

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Cooper Williams sold lemonade for school supplies for students in Mexico on Tuesday, July 2nd.

The Stamford Middle School cheerleaders (front row: Chambrey Lefevre, Lorah Andruch, Emily Muehlstein; back row: Shylie Flow, Lainee Lefevre, Jay’Lynn Hatley. They worked hard at cheer camp and came home with many awards. They received the Superior ribbon for performance two days, along with numerous individual daily awards, and to top it off Shylie, Chambrey, and Lorah made All-American Cheerleader!