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Coach John Ward Ready for New Start at Stamford ISD With school officially starting August 18th, students are getting settled in for a new school year ahead. For those participating in athletics, the year began a bit earlier with football two-a-days beginning almost two weeks prior. There, the athletes had the chance to meet a few new faces to Stamford football, with one of them being John Ward, who has had the opportunity to

interact with students at the end of the previous school year as well as start working with the Stamford community in a different capacity. After spending the summer commuting from his previous home, Ward and his family have started settling into their new home in Stamford. With the first football game of the season approaching fast, Ward took some time SEE WARD, PAGE 14

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Stamford Healthcare System Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Jennie Rhymes

Faith, Purpose and Football

BY WILL MCCLURE

Jennie Rhymes, APRN, FNP-BC has recently joined Stamford Healthcare System and is working with Dr. Doug Kruckner and Family Nurse Practitioner Jamie Benham to provide primary care to patients at Stamford Health Clinic and Stamford Walk-in Clinic.

Jennie was raised in Reese, Michigan and moved to Texas in 2007.

Coach John Ward

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City Council Holds Public Hearing on Upcoming Budget

BY WILL MCCLURE The Stamford City Council held its regular meeting last Monday evening, August 21st, where the council welcomed visitors and citizens in a called public hearing to discuss the city budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Mayor Johnny Anders called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm

and asked Councilmember James Decker to lead the invocation. After the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem Melinda Smith, Anders opened the meeting to citizens’ comments. With there being none outside of discussion of the budget, Anders moved forward with formally opening the public hearing of the city

budget to the citizens in attendance at 5:16 pm.

The only citizen to speak at the hearing was Gwen Baker who wanted to know why the council did not release the working budget that they had been working on in previous budget workshops.

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Gwen Baker addressed the Stamford City Council during its public hearing last Monday night asking for a copy of the working budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year.

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CLEANUP: The Stamford Chamber of Commerce is planning a community cleanup for Saturday, August 26 from 8-noon.

Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, rakes, brooms, tree clippers, ladders and other lawn equipment. Please contact Caitlin Richards at 325-773-2411 or chamberdirector@ stamfordcoc.org with any questions.

Lueders-Avoca Board President Rocky Moore presenting a certificate to Callie Metler from the “New Stamford American”

American Named to Media Honor Roll Media representatives from more than 420 Texas newspapers, radio and television stations, and online publications were named to the 2016-17 Media Honor Roll by their local school districts. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), the Media Honor Roll program recognizes reporters statewide for fair, accurate, and balanced reporting of news about public schools.

Criteria for the district selection included the media representative’s efforts to get to know the superintendent, board president, and the district’s mission and goals; report school news in a fair, accurate, and balanced manner; give a high profile to positive news about schools; visit the schools; and maintain a policy of no surprises by sharing information with school officials.

“Districts across Texas appreciate these reporters for their balanced and accurate approach to sharing both the challenges facing our schools and the successes achieved by local students, teachers, and school boards. Their work aids local communities in focusing on the goal of providing the best public schools we can for every child,” said Charles R. Stafford, TASB president.

In most cases, district school boards passed a resolution to add names of media from their communities to the list.

Personalized certificates were created for presentation at the local level. This year’s complete Media Honor Roll nominee list is posted online.

TASB is a nonprofit association established in 1949 to serve local public school boards. School board members are the largest group of publicly elected officials in the state. The districts they represent serve more than 5.3 million students.

The Lueders-Avoca ISD nominated the “New Stamford American” newspaper for this prestigious honor.

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RIBBON CUTTING: The Stamford Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join them for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Stamford's newest bed and breakfast, The Honeybee. The owners David and Diane Lundgren along with their daughter Ann Heathington will be hosting an open house from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 27. The Chamber will be doing the ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. The Honeybee Bed & Breakfast is located at 1016 East Wells Street. The Chamber is excited to welcome them to town.

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Alzheimer’s Association – North Central Texas Chapter will present a free educational program entitled, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters,” on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., at the Abilene Regional Office located at 301 S. Pioneer Dr., Ste. 105, in Abilene, Texas. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are recommended. For more information or to register, call Mindy Bannister at 1-800-2723900 or e-mail mbannister@alz.org.

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PRE-GAME MEAL: Oliver Elementary will host the Pre-Game Meal on Friday, September 1, 5:00-7:00, in High School Cafeteria. Stuffed Baked Potatoes, $6.00

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TASTE OF COUNTRY: Noah Project’s Taste of Country and Silent Auction will be Tuesday, Sept. 19th at the Haskell County Civic Center, Tasting 5:00 – 7:00, auction 4:30 -6:30, Tickets $15.00.

Call 864-2551 for more info or to buy tickets. For more info, call 940-996-6084.

BIRTHDAYS August 27 - John Applin III, Virginia Baker August 28 – Maddielynn Clifton, Jimmie Wilhelm, Pat Pierce August 29 – Terri Plumlee, Alton Johnson August 31 – Jerry Hill September 1- Tristan Reilly

Know someone who is having a birthday? Please remember to call us at 325-7735550 and let us know!

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Back to School

Addison Cook, First Grade

Grayson- Pre-K

Isabella Moreno-Headstart-Oliver; Madysen Rose-SophomoreSHS; Julian Mauricio-Junior-SHS

Stone Dickson, Kindergarten

Scout Dickson, 3rd Grade

Kolbie Proffitt, 8th Grade and Madison Proffitt, 7th Grade

Imajen Andrade, Freshman

Kaeden Brown, Kindergarten

Jennifer Silva 2nd grade and Luis Silva, 5th grade

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OBITUARIES

Pancho Cedillo Pancho Cedillo went to be with the Lord at the age of 91 on August 20, 2017.

Funeral Services were held Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Father T. Chacko Thadathil officiating. Interment was at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home. Rosary was Wednesday, August 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home, 807 S. Columbia, Stamford, TX. Pancho E. Cedillo was born in Stamford, Texas on January 22, 1926 to Antonio and Ventrua Estrada Cedillo.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1944 to 1945. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Pancho met the love of his life Adelaida Fernandez in Breckenridge, TX. They were later married on January 12, 1956 in Albany, TX. Pancho helped raise his eight children and was lovingly referred to as “Papi”.

Pancho owned and operated Frank Cedillo & Sons Roofing/Construction Company for 50 years in Stamford. Mr. Cedillo also engaged in farming and raising animals. His leisure time was spent in his workshop, fishing and reading. He enjoyed family time with his wife, children and grandchildren Survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Adelaida Cedillo of Stamford, TX; his children Ida C. Ortiz and husband Refugio of Abilene, TX, Frank Cedillo, Jr. and wife Poppy of Stamford, TX, Kathleen Morris and husband William of Big Sandy, TX, Freda DeLany of Owasso, OK, Richard Cedillo and wife Christy of Mineral Wells, TX, Mitchell Cedillo and wife Melissa of Abilene, TX, and Tony Cedillo of Stamford, TX; his brother, Ysabel Puga of Dallas, TX; 28 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter Kathleen Cedillo.

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

DEATH NOTICE Frances M. Buerger, 82, loving mother, grandmother and longtime resident of Jones County, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Funeral services honoring Frances were held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at St. John's United Methodist Church with Pastor John Erwin officiating. Interment followed in Spring Creek Cemetery in Avoca under the direction of Kinney-Underwood Funeral Home in Stamford. Family and friends shared memories at a visitation on Monday evening, August 21, 2017 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guest entries and condolences may be given at www. kinneyunderwoodfuneralhome.com

Bethel Lutheran Church recently hosted Camp Out Vacation Bible School with 48 children attending. The theme for the event was “Getting S’more of Jesus” based on John 8:12- Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.”

RHYMES: Continued From Page 1 Jennie graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Case Western Reserve University in 1998 and completed a Master of Science degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota in 2003. She has nineteen years of diverse nursing experience in both the clinic and hospital setting including working at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for five years. She has been a board certified family nurse practitioner for ten years.

“I am so happy to be here and look forward to caring for the residents of Stamford and the surrounding area,” said Jennie. “I grew up in a small town and it really is a dream come true to be back in a small town.

I feel as though coming to Stamford has brought me

full circle in my life and career.”

Jennie lives east of Stamford in the Ericksdahl community with her husband, Brent, a software executive and beginner cattleman. They have four children. Benjamin is in the eighth grade at Stamford Middle School while Ethan is a fifth grader, Joshua is a third grader and Elizabeth is a second grader at Oliver Elementary School. Jennie enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, gardening, cooking, reading and traveling.

“My husband and I look forward to raising our children here,” said Jennie. “We are excited to dig in and look forward to getting involved in the community.”

Jennie is currently accepting new patients with Medicare, Medicaid, Texas

Health Steps and most major insurance plans. Call 325-773-5733 to make an appointment at Stamford Health Clinic. Jennie also treats patients at Stamford Walk-in Clinic on Fridays.

The walk-in clinic is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and closed for lunch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

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System is CREATE-ing outstanding healthcare in Stamford and the surrounding area. The network of services includes Stamford Memorial Hospital, Stamford Health Clinic, Stamford Walk-in Clinic, Infinite Vitality, Country Elegance and Stamford Health Club. For more information, please call 325-773-2725 or visit stamfordhosp.com.

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Stamford Fire Department responding to a brush fire out by the softball field at College Lake.

News from the Stamford VIP Center The Stamford Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join them for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Stamford's newest bed and breakfast, The Honeybee. The owners David and Diane Lundgren along with their daughter Ann Heathington will be hosting an open house from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 27. The Chamber will be doing the ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. The Honeybee Bed & Breakfast is located at 1016 East Wells Street. The Chamber is excited to welcome them to town.

Hello from Cowboy Country

BY LUCI WEDEKING

Summer is officially over!

Okay, maybe not according to the calendar, but with the beginning of school, students see this as the end of summer. Just as people’s schedules change with the start of school, the Museum hours will change as well. In order to accommodate students, the Cowboy Country Museum will be open from 12:30 to 5:30 Tuesday through Friday. Students that need community service hours can complete those hours at the museum.

Another exciting program that will start with the beginning of school, is our History Trunks.

These are trunks full of museum items that help to tell a story to students.

A teacher from a local school (Anson, Aspermont,

Hamlin, Haskell, Hawley, Lueders-Avoca, Paint Creek, Stamford) can request a time during their class to have the Museum come and present to their students.

We are really excited about instilling a love of history, specifically our local history, to the young people of our community. The History Trunks will include a lesson about a topic, pieces that enforce that topic from the museum that students can hold and examine, followed by a group reinforcement activity.

Also, be watching the paper for the Museum’s first Family Night! October is International Archaeology Month. So, to educate the public about archaeologists and their importance to museums around the world, we are inviting children and their parents to come experience

archaeology first hand! We will learn about an archaeologists’ job and the tools they use. Then we will have a hands-on dig for real artifacts right here in the museum! Each item found will need to be documented and photographed and identified. This is an event that will open to ALL ages, but please remember that all children under 16 need to be accompanied by an

adult. So, watch for the specific date and time to be announced in future papers.

At the Cowboy Country Museum, we want to tell a story. As Indiana Jones said, “It’s not the years, honey. It’s the mileage!”

You never know what story you will find at the Museum. Check us out!

Hello to all. The VIP is still here and doing well, thanks to the city. If they hadn’t stepped up and taken us over, we’d be history. But they saw the need for our Senior Citizens and all the shut-ins that are in need of a home-delivered meal.

Our center's purpose is to fill a few hours a day for our seniors, a place to come and enjoy the fellowship of others, with games, visiting with others and a hot nutritional meal. It keeps them more alert and not feeling so all alone. They look at this as family, and we, as the staff, try to make it fun and enjoyable for them.

We have dominoes, cards, puzzles and now our ZAZZ exercise machines that are safe for them, every day.

Bingo and potluck once a month and parties for various holidays. We’ve lost some due to death or going to live closer to their family and of course the nursing home ---but we’re slowly getting new members. As of today we have 50 in house and 80 on home delivery.

Everyone is welcome to come and join us for lunch and if you’re 60 plus, we encourage you to make this a home away for home.

As the summer fades into Fall we are now in need of “volunteer drivers” to deliver meals, if you can find 30 minutes, please consider running a route, delivering meals, and be a blessing to our shut-ins. You will also get a blessing for doing it. Please contact Rita @ 325773-2337.

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The First Day of School

BY HEATHER SUTTON

Last Friday I got to peek inside the schools of Stamford for the first day of school. As I walked through the halls of all the schools all these memories came flooding back to me as I looked through the lens of my camera. Then it occurred to me that for many students this is not just the first day of school but a day of firsts. For kindergarten and preschool it is usually a roller coaster of emotions and new things. A new place filled with new people and new things, and a new sense of independence away from their parents in this new world of self awareness. For middle school they start to feel a little more grown up and think about how many years of school they actually have left and how those five or six years are so close yet so far away. Then before they know it, they are a small “FISH” in a big pond as they enter a new world of football and homecoming and proms.

Then a couple of years of wondering who they are and where they fit in and what to do with their life, and bam the day comes when they are finally seniors. They first day of the last year of school. So with this said here is a little of what I experienced.

The Oliver Elementary students were met with an inspirational short video at their first daily meeting and morning announcements about how the first task of the day should always be making your bed because if you do this, it will give you the confidence to complete other tasks throughout your day and that if you have a miserable day, you can come home to something you did right. It also was a great story about how no matter how big or small you are or the problem you face as long as you give everything you do 110 percent, you can accomplish anything. Then the kids were off to learn about new teachers, rules and new classmates.

Then I was off to SHS where all the halls were decorated with inspirational signs about Bulldog pride magic and remembering to always sparkle and shine. It was indeed a very magical day for the SHS students. I was then taken around and introduced to each “class” of students, Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors. After that I got to witness a SHS tradition, the Senior Walk, where the seniors are given a moment in the spot light, as they are the last to walk into the school and down the halls to their classrooms for their first day of their last day of school. it was a very special moment to capture the pride in their faces and their walk as if to say “look I finally made it”.

It was as I walked to my car that I realized I had just witnessed everything the Navy Seal had talked about in the video at the elementary school through the lens of my camera and how important that message was on the first day of school.

Principal Chambers and students saying the pledge on the first day of school

Oliver students watching an inspirational video from a Navy Seal speech in the morning meeting

SHS Freshman class

Principal London addressing a Sophomore class

Students walking to class

Mrs. Edwards talking to her class on the first day.

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Washington Named to Biggest Playmakers List Former Bulldog and Oklahoma State Wide Receiver, James Washington, has been named to the list of the 25 Biggest Playmakers in College Football. The senior has averaged 19.2 yards per catch over his three-year career thus far, with 26 total touchdowns on top of it all. The speedy receiver is poised for another big season, no doubt, and should be a top NFL Draft pick next April. (Reprinted from Larry Brown Sports) Washington is a also first-team selection to the 2017 Preseason AP All-America team.

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NOTICE OF 2017 TAX YEAR PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE CITY OF STAMFORD A tax rate of $ 0.98133 per $100 valuation has been proposed for adoption by the governing body of the City of Stamford. This rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback tax rate, and state law requires that two public hearings be held by the governing body before adopting the proposed tax rate.

The governing body of The City of Stamford proposes to use revenue attributable to the tax rate increase for the purpose of purchasing a police vehicle and road and street maintenance.

PROPOSED TAX RATE

$0.98133 per $100

PRECEDING YEAR'S TAX RATE

$0.95275 per $100

EFFECTIVE TAX RATE

$0.897025 per $100

ROLLBACK TAX RATE

$1.210512 per $100

The effective tax rate is the total tax rate needed to raise the same amount of property tax revenue for the City of Stamford from the same properties in both the 2016 tax year and the 2017 tax year.

The rollback tax rate is the highest tax rate that the City of Stamford may adopt before voters are entitled to petition for an election to limit the rate that may be approved to the rollback rate.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE RATES CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:

property tax amount = (rate) x (taxable value of your property) / 100 For assistance or detailed information about tax calculations, please contact: Kim McLemore - Chief Appraiser Jones County Appraisal District 1137 E Court Plaza Anson, Texas 79501 325-823-2422 jonescad@hotmail.com www.jonescad.org You are urged to attend and express your views at the following public hearings on the proposed tax rate:

1st Hearing: September 5, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. at City Hall, 201 E. McHarg; Stamford, TX 2nd Hearing: September 8, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall, 201 E. McHarg; Stamford, TX

We have had some more thunderstorms this week and so much thunder and lighting. The rain is still in the hit and miss stage, some folks got four to five inches and others got a sprinkle. I got an inch and was really proud of that, but of course I had some strong winds. I was glad that I did not get five inches, I don't know what I would have done with that much water. Thank God for the rains.

Well, school days are well on their way and the students and teachers are going strong. So is football practice, they can be glad that we have not had the three digit temperature.

To me it seems more like September than August.

August was always a very hot month and usually dry.

Don't forget our Musical on Saturday evening at the Old Glory Community Center with the concession to open at 5:30 P M and the program will begin at 6 P M. Come spend the evening with us and have some of the good food, listen to some great music, and visit with your friends and learn new ones. You'll have a fun time.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend, Helen Allison, of Rule. She was one that enjoyed coming to our musicals when she was able. She was living in a Care Home near her daughter and family. Helen, 89, was so famous for her wonderful cook books. I believe everybody in the Big Country had one of her cook books and used them all the time. I do not know any information on the services at this time. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

We want to extend our deepest sympathy to Bernice Rhoads on the death of her cousin and dear friend, Frances Buerger, of Stamford who was killed in an accident this past week. Bernice stated they were more like sisters, they usually went places together and she will miss her so much.

Frances was a dear friend

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OLD GLORY NEWS

By Anita Dozier to many including me and I am deeply sorry about the accident.

On Monday, Mittie Dunham met several ladies from Aspermont at the Central Baptist Church in Aspermont where they wrapped Christmas boxes to send overseas to Honduras.

On Saturday Rodney and Tracy Dunham of Hamlin visited with his parents, Pide and Mittie Dunham.

Darbee New of Abilene is spending the week with her grandparents, Dale and Carm Letz of OG and Mr. and Mrs. New of Haskell.

Danny and Phyllis Letz joined several other family members at a restaurant in Stamford to help Madisyn Letz celebrate her birthday.

Madisyn is the daughter of Emery and Casey Letz of Stamford.

Phyllis Letz, Deann Conner and Cale Letz spent Friday looking and shopping.

On Saturday, Phyllis, Jana and Albert Hinkle and Deann drove to Wichita Falls to move Deann into a dorm at Midwestern University where Deann will be going to college.

They all had dinner with Eric Conner, Deann's brother, who is also going to college there. Deann has been living with her grandparents, Danny and Phyllis Letz for the last few weeks, and Phyllis stated she was the one to wipe all the tears.

Danny Letz was in Sweetwater on Saturday to attend a musical benefit for one of his friends, Doug Richburg, who is having severe health problems.

The musical was held at the

VFW in Sweetwater and lots of different bands played.

Yvonne Swofford of Burleson was in Sagerton over the weekend visiting with friends and family.

Yvonne and her late husband, Joe, lived in Sagerton for many years until health issues caused her to move to Burleson to live with her daughter and family. She was visiting with Dorothy Clark on Sunday so several ladies went to visit with Yvonne and Dorothy. It was a fun afternoon with lots of stories and laughs.

Dorothy was so nice to serve us all some great refreshments. Joining in the fun were Joyce LeFevre, Dorothy Toney, Meta Kupatt, Verlene Corzine, Anita Dozier, Karen Lehrmann, Jana Grisham, Pat Bivins, and Ruby Olson, and, of course, Dorothy and Yvonne. Everyone remembers Yvonne as Minnie Pearl in Hee Haw. She was my bowling partner. It was good to visit with her again.

Thought for the week: "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."

Happy Birthday wishes go to Robert Turner, Glen Pierce, Gail Morrow, Shirley Smith, Russell Flanary, Herman Hearn, Deann Conner, Kinsey Brown, Carl Thompson, Lottie Edwards, George Abernathy, Wyatt Smith, Jean Godfrey, Britta Manske, Andrea Bailey, Gerry Powers, Terry Powers, Darin Epley, Jake Teichelman, Bobby Lowack, Marla Hawkins, Angela Teichelman, and Joann Ford. We wish you many more.

Anniversary greetings go to Jay and Sharon Beakley, Keith and Lou Corzine, and Wesley and Jackie Martin.

Have a wonderful day.

The Paw Print

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SISD MENU Aug 28-Sept 1 Monday Sausage Biscuit, Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Breaded Drumstick, Baby Carrots, Seasoned Corn, Texas Toast, Grapes, Cookie, Milk Variety Tuesday Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Assorted Fruit Juice, Milk Variety Frito Pie, Fresh Veggie Cup, Charro Beans,

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WARD: Continued From Page 1 to talk about what brought him to the Stamford community.

Ward began by stating that he really believed that God opened the door for him to come to Stamford, stating that he has known Coach Ronnie Casey for over 15 years and said that he really respects what Casey stands for where he is in it to love the kids and put God first. Ward went on to say that he believed that he is in Stamford for a purpose and that the right time came along for him to make the change to Stamford.

Before beginning his coaching career, Ward graduated from Huntsville High School where he played defensive line. From there he went on to Kilgore Junior College and then transferred over to Howard Payne University to complete his undergraduate studies, majoring in physical education and minoring in biology. He would then obtain his first coaching job at his alma mater by coaching at Howard Payne for one year before he went on to pursue his Master’s degree at Hardin-Simmons University, coaching there as well as he went to school. Ward said that he knew that he always wanted to be a coach before he even graduated from high school, citing his coaches as his role models and his desire to coach was reinforced while he was attending Howard Payne.

“When I became a Christian on February 14, 1990, that’s when it really just grabbed my heart that coaching is my ministry,” Ward said. “And that’s what I take it as: a tool to reflect Christ every day.” In addition to being able to coach, Ward has also become a part of the Stamford community by becoming a youth minister for First Baptist Church and being able to connect with the kids of Stamford on a different level.

Before making his way to Stamford, Ward was able to amass experience as a coach, most recently serving as a defensive coordinator for Sweetwater and Cross Plains before then. In Stamford, Ward will serve as the defensive coordinator as well as the strength and conditioning coach and coach junior high basketball. On the classroom side, Ward will teach biology and environmental science classes.

Ward said that he is blessed and honored to be a part of the coaching staff and hopes to bring his positive enthusiasm to the program where he can serve the students and the staff the best that he can, stating that the kids make it all worth it. This hope leads into the goal that he sets for himself.

“My goal is do the best job that I can possibly do with the defense and my big goal is to get these kids to play the hardest they can every play and also, off the field, be a positive influence. I want to establish great relationships with these kids and hopefully be a part of being able to help these kids grow in their walk with God,” Ward said.

So, with the year starting off, Coach John Ward is humbly ready to help continue to build the Bulldog tradition both on and off the field. He said that Stamford has some great people and the district has a good administration and staff that can get involved in the students’ lives. Ward said that he wants to thank Superintendent Dr. Shaun Barnett, Coach Ronnie Casey and the Stamford ISD School Board for giving him the opportunity to come to Stamford, saying that he has a lot of respect for Stamford ISD and its staff. Welcome to Stamford, Coach Ward, and good luck!

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CITY: City Continues Discussion on Budget CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 She argued that she had requested a copy of the budget under the Public Information Act and asked how citizens could participate in a public hearing on the budget if they are not able to see it. City Manager Alan Plumlee explained that the working budget was not released officially and was unsure of how to go about releasing it as it continued to change and was still a work in progress. After a brief discussion, the council agreed that the budget is indeed a public document, whether it was an official proposal or simply a draft, it would just need to be marked as such to avoid any confusion. With that said, Baker was given a copy of the working budget whereupon she thanked the council for their time. With no other citizens wishing to speak, Anders closed the public hearing at 5:23 pm and moved on to the next item.

The council then reviewed and approved the minutes of the August 7th regular meeting and the special called session on August 10th, at the same time making a correction on the minutes of the special session of when the session started. The council then moved to approve the board nominations of Staci Robertson and Zach Logan to the Economic Development Board, replacing former members Rex Ford and Matt Mueller due to them reaching their term limits to serve. The

next item was postponed that evening where Caitlin Richards of the Chamber of Commerce was to speak to the council about the new city-wide website, but could not be there due to a family emergency. Councilmember Decker gave a brief overview of the project, stating that the project was under budget and was moving along smoothly.

He ended by saying that he would let Richards discuss it more in depth at a later date.

Colden Rich of Enprotec/ Hibbs & Todd was next to address the council with an update on the water improvement project.

The project, budgeted at $17,450,000 in total, is moving along smoothly as Rich presented future plans on the project which included the eventual construction of a new water treatment plant and a new elevated raw water storage tank on site. He stated that the pilot program has been completed, agreements were in place for all raw water pipelines and environmental clearance has been accomplished.

Although the project is still in the “planning phase” as stated by the Texas Water Development Board, progress has indeed been made and future projects have been planned out in advance. After offering to answer any questions, Anders thanked Rich for his report. The council then approved a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning board granting a

zoning request for David and Diana Lundgren to operate a bed and breakfast on 1016 E. Wells St. Plumlee said that the board voted unanimously in favor of the request and received no negative comments about the bed and breakfast operating from citizens in the area.

The next item was to continue the budget workshop for the 20172018 city budget. Anders pointed out that he did not feel good about the $1 raise for employees in supervisory positions for the city, noting that the raise versus the previously proposed percentage rate did not make much difference and believed that those individuals deserved a bit more, finishing by stating that he had spoken with Karen Lou Graham about having the money in the budget to do so. With that said and no further discussion on the matter, Plumlee presented a budget with corrections made to offer a balanced budget for the next fiscal year and had even moved funds from the enterprise budget to contingency. Plumlee said that he also projected a growth in the sales tax over the next year. With no other comments made on the budget, the council then moved to approve a proposed 3% tax rate increase for the city as well as public hearings on the tax rate set for Tuesday, September 5th at 5:15 pm and Friday, September 8th at 1:00 pm, with each also

featuring the first and second reading of the budget, respectively.

The council then moved forward with the consent agenda, voting to pull and deny a property bid on a lot located on 113 S. Anson, citing the bid was too low for the location of the lot, and then approved a bid on a lot located on 313 W. Campbell.

The meeting then concluded with Plumlee’s City Manager’s report where he began by stating that the city was having issues with a pump at the lake and that Smith Pump would hopefully be out to look at the pump later this week or next after asking for pictures of the pump. Until then, the other two pumps are still operational. Plumlee continued by stating that the Chamber of Commerce would be hosting a clean-up day on the square Saturday, August 26th and that city workers will help on Thursday and Friday before then. Plumlee finished his report by stating that the profits from the sales tax was in and up, the city hired a new employee that morning to begin work on Tuesday and that the city pool was closed for the summer, with Plumlee stating that he will get final stats at a later date. With no other business to attend to and Plumlee’s report completed, the council adjourned for the evening at 6:12 pm.

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Civic Club News

New teachers at Paint Creek school this year include (left to right) Malcolm Carpenter - Math teacher and Coach; Evan Cardwell - Junior High English, History and Coach; Amy Cardwell - Junior High and High School English Language Arts; Brooke Davis - 3rd Grade

Dennis Braden, SMS Ranch Forman spoke 7-17-17 about the history of the ranch and details of the cattle industry.

Paint Creek ISD welcomes 3 new support staff members this fall. Kasey Delmasso (left) will serve as an aide. Stan Terrell (center) will serve as maintenance director. Annie Blair (right) will also be an aide.

Julie St. John is the Assoc Prof at TTU Health Sciences, Department of Public Health in Abilene. She spoke 7-10-17 about the importance of the Public Health Program.

Health

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Veggie Medley, Peaches

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Ignore The Clickbait: Metformin Still Prescribed For Diabetics

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read online and in our local newspaper that doctors are no longer recommending metformin as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes.

Can you please explain why metformin is no longer being prescribed? -- P.K. ANSWER: I, too, have seen online ads saying that doctors no longer prescribe metformin, and if you click through enough times, you find that "one weird food" cures diabetes, and that a special diet totally eliminates the need for medication for all diabetics. This is referred to as "clickbait," and I encourage you not to pay attention to it.

Metformin remains an important medication for many people with Type 2 diabetes, especially if they are overweight.

For those people with diabetes who need medication despite an appropriate diet and regular exercise, metformin has been shown to be more beneficial, in terms of preventing diabetic complications and death, than most of the other medication options. It isn't right for everyone, and people with poor kidney function may not be able to safely take it. Only your doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant knows what is best for you.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I started researching information about early dementia and also Alzheimer's disease.

I have perused numerous articles about cholinesterase inhibitors increasing acetylcholine levels that benefit the brain.

Some medications are anticholinergic and might increase your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Many of these medications are everyday, over-the-counter drugs. Shouldn't the public be made aware of these drugs and their possible effect on our brain? -- P.C ANSWER: One type of treatment for Alzheimer's disease is a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors. These include donepezil (Aricept) and others.

Pharmacologically, these oppose drugs with anticholinergic properties. It makes sense, then, that anticholinergic drugs might make Alzheimer's worse. The three classes of drugs that are strong anticholinergics -- and which a recent study linked to Alzheimer's -- are older antihistamines, like diphenhydramine (Benadryl); tricyclic antidepressants, like amitriptyline (Elavil); and drugs for overactive bladder, like oxybutynin (Ditropan).

These drugs still may be appropriate for some individuals, but they should be periodically evaluated to be sure they are effective and are not causing side effects.

I tend to avoid prescribing these, as there are usually other alternatives that do not have the possible link to dementia.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Dr Keith Roach, M.D. DR. ROACH WRITES: A recent column on constipation has generated a lot of letters (I have found that columns on stomach and bowel problems reliably do so). Here are some of the suggestions I received: --Probiotics or yogurt with live cultures. I often discuss these for diarrhea, but they can be helpful for constipation as well.

--Prunes. These have several substances that can help constipation.

--Adequate water intake. I just ran out of space to mention it in the column, but it's important.

--Raising the feet during a bowel movement. This can be done with a footstool.

This simple maneuver changes the pressure inside the abdomen, making voiding easier.

The booklet on constipation explains this common disorder and its treatments.

Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach, Book No. 504, 628 Virginia Dr. Orlando, FL 32803 Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can. with the recipient's printed name and address.

Please allow four weeks for delivery.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu or request an order form of available health newsletters at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803. Health newsletters may be ordered from www.rbmamall. com. (c) 2017 North America Syndicate Inc. All Rights Reserved.

A Wrap-up of Bills From the Legislative Session Bills passed by the Texas Legislature that take effect September 1st and after include: Ban on Texting & Driving [HB 62]: House Bill 62, which will take effect on September 1st, 2017, will prohibit drivers on public roads from using a wireless communication device (i.e., a cell phone) to read, write, or send an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle.

Elimination of StraightParty Voting [HB 25]: House Bill 25, which will take effect on September 1st, 2020 (just before the next election), eliminates straight-ticket voting in Texas. Voters will no longer be able to hit a single button to vote for all candidates by party affiliation.

No School on Memorial Day [HB 441]: House Bill 441, which has already gone into effect, simply

states that a school district may not provide student instruction on Memorial Day. “Illegal Knife” Repeal [HB 1935]: House Bill 1935, which goes into effect on September 1st, 2017, eliminates daggers, dirks, stilettos, poniards, swords, spears, and Bowie knives from Texas statute, effectively allowing them to be carried anywhere in the state. Blades over 5 1/2 inches are now defined as “location restricted” knives.

These knives may be carried throughout the state except in a narrow list of places (e.g., schools, colleges, correctional facilities, houses of worship, bars).

Minors under the age of 18 are also restricted from carrying these types of knives.

Increased Penalties for Littering [HB 1884]: House Bill 1884, which will take effect on September 1st,

2017, will increase the penalties for certain violations associated with littering. If an individual is convicted of illegal dumping, outdoor burning of household refuse, or the disposal of litter in a cave, they would be required to perform a term of community service not to exceed 60 hours, in addition to any fine or other penalties assessed.

Don’t mess with Texas!

David’s Law (AntiCyberbullying) [SB 179]: Senate Bill 179, which will take effect on September 1st, 2017, will modify the existing definition of bullying and create a new definition for cyberbullying. The law mandates that public and private schools adopt policies relating to cyberbullying, and includes a provision that would require the reporting of potential bullying offenses to local law enforcement.

The act provides that a person commits an offense if the person directs multiple written, oral, or electronic communications toward a child in a manner that is reasonably likely to harass, annoy, alarm, abuse, torment, embarrass, or offend the child, with the intent that the child commit suicide or engage in conduct causing serious bodily injury. The law was named after 16-year-old student David Molak, who took his own life in January of 2016 after enduring relentless cyberbullying.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month [HB 822]: House Bill 822, which will take effect on September 1st, 2017, officially designates April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in order to increase awareness and prevention of sexual assault.

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 Bob Cheatham 301 E Moran 773-2577 Worship: 11:00 Central Presbyterian Rev. Dr. Kelly Pigott 601 Rowland

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325-773-3381 AM Worship: 11:00 Common Ground Youth Ministry Paul Wright 219 S Swenson 325-773-3604 ENVISION CHURCH Pastor: Tannon Nauert 119 S. Wetherbee 325-773-2555 Worship 10:00am 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

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 Jess “Bud” Adkins 940-864-3358 AM Worship: 11:00 Saint 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

STAMFORD RESIDENCE AND REHABILITATION

By Jayme Brattain, Activity Director

Katheryn, summer helper at Stamford Residence and Rehab, and Resident Earlene Townsend We were so excited for our residents to get to experience a Solar Eclipse on Monday. It was an opportunity none of us have ever gotten the chance to see. We were also very sad to lose our sweet helper Katheryn. She has been helping us with activities all summer and the residents and I are really going to miss her. She is so helpful and so great with the resident. I don't know what we are going to do without her. We had a big going away party for her on her last day; we had to send her off with a big bang. We are still really needing help from the local churches. We need help with Sunday Morning Church services. We haven't had a church this month, and we don't have one next month either. If your church or group would like to help with the services, we really need it. Even if we need to have the service another day or time, that's just fine. They are really just missing their church services. So please give me a call if you can help in anyway. It would be so greatly appreciated. Okay that's it for this week. We wish you all a blessed week.

Thanks, Jayme Brattain Activity Director 1 John 4:7--"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God."

Opinion

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Stand Together I know that I am late on this as I had already written my column for last week when I heard the news about Danielle Duran and I felt like I needed to say something this week. I have read many messages and words of encouragement and sympathies for the Duran family at this difficult time. It once again speaks to the heart of the community to come together Will McClure in this family’s time of need. I had not met Danielle myself, but from the stories and memories that I have seen, I know that she was a bright and wonderful young lady and it is absolutely heartbreaking to see a life cut so short. I know it has been a very tough time for her family, and they are going through this one day at a time and I also know how difficult it must have been for parents of Danielle’s friends to have to sit their children down to talk to them about this. It is never easy to need to explain something like this to a child, but it is the first step in the healing process.

I can honestly say as I am sitting here and writing this that I do not know how one can begin the healing process on their own or even how to explain something like this. I always have to ask what do we do now and go from here. I’m sure a lot of you feel the same way, but the main thing is that this family never had to go through this heartbreaking time alone. Many individuals from our community and many others stepped forward to help in any way possible from donating money to the family to lending a helping hand in their time of need. No one should ever have to grieve alone when a community stands with them. With that said, I bring up the balloon release that was held at the softball field last Saturday where so many people came out to support the Duran family and honor the life of Danielle. It was nothing short of heartwarming to see so many people there and remember this young life.

Even though her time with us was short, the impact she made will continue to be felt.

I will end this week by repeating that no one should ever have to grieve alone. That is not to say that the family should not have their time to reflect in privacy, but to know that there were, and still are, so many people willing to lend a helping hand or even a shoulder to lean on speaks volumes. When a community comes to stand together, the healing process is that much easier as Danielle’s family takes things one day at a time. It is a long road ahead, no one can dispute that; however, with the strength and support of a community, that road will not seem quite as daunting.

THOUGHTS FROM UNDER THE CAP

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Promoters Don’t Always Get It Right Randy Jackson of Alpine has promoted concerts by such well-known names as Loretta Lynn, Alabama, Johnny Rodriguez, Charlie Pride, The Beach Boys and several others.

“I realize that I get to do for a living what most people would pay to do for a vacation,” says Randy, who is writing a book about some of his experiences.

Some of the stars have unusual demands in their contracts.

“Those contracts might be 30 or 40 pages long,” says Randy, who was once married to the country western singer Janie Fricke.

“Some of the rock and roll groups will dictate the color and kind of furniture you have in their dressing rooms. You have to have a white couch and 3 reclining chairs and a TV of a certain dimension. Needless to say I don’t do rock and roll.

“Then attached to the contract is what’s called a rider. Good promoters talk about the rider first. The contract might say $50,000 plus rider and the rider

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might have 8 first-class airplane tickets, separate suites for every member of the group for 3 nights and other things that add another $40,000. So you’ve got to get that straight right up front. One entertainer wanted his laundry done.

I thought he was talking about his stage clothing. The load weighed 50 pounds and had diapers and everything else.”

Some want the bus stocked after their appearance.

“That means cases of booze and food for them to take home. I’ve opened up bus bays and there’d be 40 cases of beer and hard liquor.”

Randy admits to missing a few opportunities to handle some big names.

“They used to have these showcases in Nashville

where all the agencies or record labels would come in to hear the new acts. I was at a fair buyers’ convention where we listened to 10 acts or more in a single day.

The entertainers would do 15 minutes to showcase their talent.

“I’m sitting here kind of bored with everything and this guy comes up wearing some patchwork boots, the kind that Tony Lama made years ago. He has these Wranglers on that are stretchy, kind of a tweedylooking material and he has on a sea turtle belt with some kind of god-awful belt

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buckle. Then he’s got this shirt with eagles on it and he’s wearing this big black hat that I labeled ‘Buzzard in Flight.’ So he sings a song or two and he’s looking down at the ground, kicking his feet, sort of bashful. I think to myself what is this guy doing here wasting our time taking up this spot.

He mentioned that he had been on the road and lived somewhere in Oklahoma.

“In a little while I’m in the restroom standing at the urinal and I look down and there is that pair of patchwork boots. And the guy wearing them looks up at me with a big grin and he was very excited. He said he had just showcased and hoped that I liked him. He said, ‘be looking for me.

Name’s Garth Brooks.’”

By Cindy Walton

Proverbs 3:5-6---"Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."

So many times in life we think or say “I don’t understand.” I just wish I could understand.” The hard circumstances of life that leave us with questions that to us, would be easier if only we could understand. If we could know the whys.

In God’s perfect protection He knows that as hard as it is, it would not make it easier if you knew. If you knew why bad things happen to good people. If you knew why disease takes up residence in so many lives. If you knew why children are abused, sick, or hungry. If only you knew what could be so bad that one couldn’t face continuing to live.

Here’s the thing. He knows! He loves! He cares! He takes the burden of the knowing and carries it because humanly we can’t understand. And in taking that, He assures us that He, God works all things for good, according to His will and purpose.

Was it His will that bad things happen? No, in the beginning He created a perfect world, with two perfect people.

But that did not last. Since that time, instead of everything being good, He works everything for good.

His purpose is not to harm you, but to prosper you, and

give you hope. No matter what happens, He offers you everlasting hope.

You can trust God with what hurts your heart. His love for you is unfailing. His hope for you is eternal and the door to His help is called trust. Just the tiny faith of a mustard seed will open the door. How I pray for all who need to let Him in! Amen

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Classifieds

Classified ads: $6 minimum first 20 words)$8.00 for inclusion in Anson and Stamford.

Deadline 10 a.m. Monday

HELP WANTED Stamford Healthcare System is seeking a Lab Assistant.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Educational background in clinical, chemical or biological sciences is preferred.

Medical laboratory and/or phlebotomist experience is a plus. This is full time position that requires strong computer proficiency, attention to details, accuracy, organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills. 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.

Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor. This is a full-time position that requires a high school diploma and previous housekeeping and supervisory experience. This position supervises, coordinates and performs the work activity of housekeeping personnel to ensure a clean, orderly and attractive environment for patients and employees. For an application, please visit our web site http://stamfordhosp.com/ or apply in person at Stamford Memorial Hospital.

Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking a full-time Buyer. This position requires a person with an eye for detail with strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, be able to work independently, and perform mathematic calculations. Experience is preferred but will train the right candidate. For an application, please visit our web site http:// stamfordhosp.com/ or drop by the front desk between the hours 8:00 to 5:00 Monday – Thursday.

HELP WANTED Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking a Phlebotomist. This is a full-time position that requires a high school diploma and 3 - 5 years of work experience in phlebotomy.

Certified Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Certification is preferred. BLS, ACLS, PALS is preferred, but not required.

The Phlebotomist will perform a very detailed patient intake process, venipuncture, and data entry into SMH’s electronic health record and billing system. For an application, please visit our web site http://stamfordhosp.com/ or apply in person at Stamford Memorial Hospital between the hours 8:00 to 5:00 Monday – Thursday.

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.

WANTED WANTED: Long Term Grass Pasture Lease - Must have good fences and water supply.

75 acres or more required.

Annual payments. Will - (325) 370-2700

FOUND

Found at Stamford City Hall on sidewalk-KEYS. Found at Stamford City Hall on sidewalk-ring. Call or come by City Hall to identify.

Stamford Healthcare System is currently seeking Personal Trainers to provide personal training to our clients at the Stamford Health Club. This is a contract position and hours will be flexible. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree in exercise, physical fitness or a related field is desired. The right candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of personal training experience and be certified as a personal trainer by a nationally recognized certification organization. Please forward resumes to HR@stamfordhosp. com or drop by the front desk between the hours 8:00 to 5:00 Monday – Thursday.

Deadline 10 a.m. Monday

FOR RENT Live Oak Apartments – Beautifully remodeled property and new ownership. Call for availability. We have upgraded units with wood plank flooring! Amenities include: Oversized outdoor and indoor storage closets, newly remodeled laundry room, newly remodeled playground, new exterior paint on all buildings, 24 hr. maintenance, onsite manager and more! Rents as low as $399/mo. Visit us today at 900 S. Orient in Stamford or call (325) 773-3771. Se habla espańol.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Stamford Golf and Country Club has applied to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission to renew Private Club Registration permit at 7228 Golf Course Rd., Stamford, Jones County, Texas 79553. Jimmy Doan, President, Jim Astin Vice President, Phil Swenson, Secretary.

712 Vanderbilt Victorian 2 story 3 bd, 2 bath w/ shop!.................Reduced $112,000 201 S Ave P, Haskell 3/2 home on 4± Acres....................................IN CONTRACT 1217 Compton Gorgeous Stone home w/ 2 bedrooms, 1 bath........ Reduced.$73,000 1404 Wells 3 br, 2 bath and a great Shop!.......................................IN CONTRACT 1304 Portland Ave Great 2/1brick home w garage and shop...........Reduced $59,900 610 Dodson Drive Charming remodeled 2 bd, 1 bath w huge bk yard...........$59,900 916 Wesleyan Great 2 Bd 1 Bath Brick Home w/ CH/A and 2 Car Garage .$54,500 1501 Union RULE nice Brick home w/ 3bd, 1.5 bath and shop!.....Reduced $42,500 1403 Hudson Rd Cute 2 bd w/ 1 car garage and huge bk yard in nice area!...$39,900 1310 Landon Sweet 3/2 with extra den w/ fireplace! Huge yard......Reduced $39,900 248 Hanke Lane 3/1 Cabin on Lake Stamford!............................. Reduced $25,000 1609 Swenson new 1,200 sq ft metal building................................. Reduced $29,500 717 E Campbell great 3/2 on corner lot! Needs TLC!.....................Reduced $26,500 514 McLendon 2 br, 1 bth lot w/ CH/A, large family room............Reduced $29,900

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Jones County 152± Ac N of Trent Cultivation 704± Ac Clear Fork, Cultivation and Pasture 350± Ac Cultivation, w/ 3 water wells near flat top!

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Haskell County 160± Ac North of Rule, CRP 520± Acres cultivation & pasture Great Hunting!

600± Acres Cultivation & Pasture water, water 517± Ac All Pasture and Good Water!

202± All Cultivation new terraces Callahan Co 87.5± Ac Private hunting Retreat! REDUCED!

Stonewall County 4,743± Ac Patterson N Ranch 163± Ac Canyon Springs Great Hunting!

483± Ac Half Cultivation Commercial Property 44 Storage Units w/ Office!

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I Can Only Imagine.....

Classmates, family, and friends of Danielle Duran honored her 12th birthday by holding a balloon release at the Girls’ Softball field on Saturday, August 19th.

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