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Volume 117, Number 27 Baird, Texas 79504 Thursday, July 7,2005
Commentary Representing The Great Western Cattle Trail Honoring Our Country's Military Corner Veterans by Rex M. Rogers I would like to encour- It may be difficult be- age readers of the lieve, but there are people in Callahan County "Baird America whp do not believe Star" to send any com- we should honor Military ments as to how our Veterans. But it's true. Newspaper could better Some Americans cast a service the town of Baird jaundiced eye not only upon political positions and par- from tisanship with disagree but Gary Grady also upon those who must implement political deci- Callahan County sions in combat zones Commissioners around the world. The number of these un- Court Meeting grateful people decreased The June 30, 2005 after the Vietnam War with Callahan County Commis- the resurgence of patriotism sioners' Court meeting was the country experience in the called to order by Presiding 1980s and during and after Judge, Roger Corn. the Gulf War in 1991. The Master Plan for But the Iraq War has been Courthouse Restoration was anotheecoming out party for discussed. No Action them. Commissioner Farmer I must disagree with these made a motion to adjourn. citizens, and I'd suggest their Commissioner Grider sec- As This Event Brings New Historic Attraction To Baird, Thanks Goes To All Who Made It Possible. problem is two-fold: onded and motion carried One, they have yielded to 5-0. the temptation of filtering Officers present to wit: everything through their Roger Corn, Judge Presid- particular ideological lens. ing; Harold Hicks, Commis- Two, these citizens con- sioner Precinct No. 1; Bryan fuse American soldiers with Farmer, Commissioner Pre- militarianism, violence, im- cinct No. 2; Tommy Hol- perialism, partisanship, war land, Commissioner Pre- mongering, the current cinct No. 3; Doris Grider, President, certain religious Commissioner Precinct No. views and a host of other 4; Dianne Alexander, place holders. County Treasurer; Jeanie But American soldiers are Bohannon, County Clerk. just people, citizens them- Also present: Tammy selves who have in this time Walker without a military draft vol- unteered to serve, to work, 1-254-629-1707 to defend, and yes to learn, TOIl Free 1-888-227-1708 to adventure, and perhaps to Fax: 254-629-2092 Shown here are 5 of the Cement Markers that will be better themselves. Email: Mayor, Jon Hardwick Speaking at Marker Dedication placed throughout the trail line of Callahan County Soldiers know they may telegram@ eastland.net be placed in harm's way and !Baird Star! A Grand Tribute to The Great Western Cattle Trail; Markers will be placed every 6 miles in 20 partici- may have to kill or be killed. pating Counties. Markers will range all through The Great Western Trail Path to Doan's Crossing at The And, like any group of Remember To Renew Red River. The first of all markers is being donated by the Vernon Rotary Club. Callahan County raised people, there are some bad characters within the Ameri- Your Subscription money to purchase the other markers and is the 7th of the counties to receive great historical pieces. can Armed Forces. But most American sol- diers are just the man or Veteran News woman who used to live New Jobs... The West is necessary, at least 90 days trenched Japanese who knew next door, who try to do Texas Wind Energy Consor- of service and an honorable they were going to die and what is right and profes- tium Job Fair will be held discharge. were determined to take as sional, and who may be next Tuesday, June 12 at 2:00 ALL OTHER INCOME many Americans down with scared in combat but who pm at the Trent, TX Schools. counts against the pension, them that they could. will do their duty responsi- Use Exit 261 from Interstate including Social Security. The Marines suffered bly and admirably. 20. Some 300 wind genera- Rates are higher if the Vet- 1,250 deaths among 6,500 Honoring veterans is the tors are presently under con- eran is Housebound or in casualties and the Japanese least the rest of us can do. We Welcome Birth, struction on Highway 277 need of Aid & attendance. lost all but 30 of their 11,000 To give honor is to act hon- Wedding, & Engagement Announcements just south of Coronado's County Service Office.... troops. The book is published orably and to give honor is Mail to 211 Market Street in Baird Camp. Your Veterans Service Of- by Simon & Schuster and is to give credit where it is due. Another big Wind farm fice is open on Monday and available at $24.00. Long live American Veter- was announced last week to Tuesday, 9 - 5. The tele- Taps... The last call has ans be built in Sterling and phone number: is 325-854- sounded for Alton Morris Rex M. Rogers. Ph.D., © Neighboring News Glasscock Counties. This 1520 and fax number: is Gartman - USA, Hayden 2005, The Blanchard Group, industry will provide many 325-854-1227. Harrell - USAF, Clair LLC Richardson - USA, Elbert L. We invite all our neighbors in Putnam, Moran, new jobs for West Texas and Callahan County Veter- Todd - USA, and Steve H. Cross Plains, Gorman, Desdemona, Morton Valley, this is your chance to learn ans have the assistance of a Hope Williams, Jr. - USA. Hats off Carbon, Olden, Strawn, Mingus, Santo, and Gordon how you can participate. County Service Officer Everyone to submit your local news and events to our V.A. Pension... V.A. Pen- since 1946. to these Veterans who were there when their country newspapers: The Callahan County Baird Star, Cisco sion is available for eligible New Reading... Brother- is enjoying Press, The Rising Star, Eastland Telegram, and Veterans upon reaching age hood of Heroes: The Ma- needed them. Their Summer! Ranger Times. We welcome your community news! 65 or for those under age 65 rines at Peleliu, 1944 - The Submitted by Tom hey Contact the Eastland/Callahan County who are permanently and to- Bloodiest Battle of the Pa- tally disabled. cific War. Newspapers by phone at 254/629-1707; Toll Free: Send Your News To The Baird Star 888/227-1708 Fax: 254/629-2092; Email: The disability does not 9,000 men of the 1st Ma- rine Division went in [email protected] have to be service related. Mail to 211 Market Street in Baird Service during a time of war against 11,000 well en-
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July 7, 2005 ,CALLAHAN COUNTY BAIRD STAR Thursday, Callahan County (Baird) Star Obituaries FAMILY IS WHY WE DO IT ALL. Classifieds We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. For Sale Marie Dillard As your good neighbor agent, I can help you meet your Marie Dillard, 91, of Cross Plains, died Wednesday, June insurance needs. Call me today. $288,467 FOR SALE: Nice 2 Bedroom, 2 Restaurant-sales 29, 2005 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. owners discretionary cash Bath House in Rising Star city Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, Eddie M. McMillan, Agent $60,000 real estate value limits. Good location. $45,000. 2005 at Higginbotham Chapel, with Faye Simons officiating. 801 Conrad Hilton $250,000 on major interstate west Call. after 5 p.m. (325) 660-9009. Burial was in the Cross Plains Cemetery. Cisco, TX 76437 B52 of Weatherford asking $499,000. Call 817-271-8813 or email She was born on July 6, 1913 to John McGee and Mollie Bus: 254-442-1671 [email protected] (Wingfield) McGee in Callahan County, Texas. LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR FOR SALE: 8 Lots with old B27 She is survived by her son, N.L. (Raz) Dillard of Cross STATE FARM IS THERE.® house, city water and well water, ::some fruit trees $16,000. Owner Plains; daughters, Bonnie Heard, Jean Wilson, Nelda statefarm. corn® Help Wanted Pancake, La Neal (Sissie) Worley all of Cross Plains and State Farm Insurance Companies Finance $6,000 down. Sipe Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois B52 .Springs area, Comanche Co. Call CASHIER Kala Ranee (Pill) King of Weatherford; sisters, Lois Vaughn :054) 629-8417 or (254) 629- Experienced convenient store of Cross Plains and Johnnie Alexander of California; 13 8712. cashier wanted in Putnam, Texas. grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great- 0-- B52 Please call 325-662-3328. grandchildren. B52 Satisfaction Free FOR SALE: 21 ft. gooseneck She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, Renie Guaranteed 46.110 Estimates -:cattle trailer $2,000; trailer $600. Hyman, Dessa Higgins, and Donna Turner as well as one Fencing -Call (254) 629-8417. grandchild. Fencing: Game, Cattle, Residential B52 CNAs Steel Structure: Barns, Corrals, Carports, Awnings
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Cisco Press - Eastland Telegram -Ranger Times - Rising Star - Callahan County Baird Star Thursday, July 7, 2005 2005 Summer Writing Contest Opens name, complete address, two wedding dresses ex- telephone number and E- Think summer says sand, 4. Short Shots (brief anec- pertly made from unlikely mail address (if any). In the sun and seaside? For some, dotes like those in Reader's material. upper right corner, put the it's, "Send some stories to Digest) Long story short: para:- 200 words name of the category and Cisco. It's contest time!" 5. Columns of General In- troopers, landing in Italy, number of lines if poetry, This 29th annual contest terest 750 words found true loves there. words if prose (except is a public service of the Cisco 6. Children's Stories writ- And their brides made books) In thmiddle f th Writers Club of Central ten FOR ages 12 and ▪ e o e Matters of the Heart... For the next several years, their own wedding dresses sheet, center the title. DO Texas. It awarded almost younger Across the annals of man- interest heightened, so she from their grooms' par4- 1,200 words NOT PUT YOUR NAME $300 in prizes last year and is kind, fortunate are folks who and some veterans took car- chutes.... 7. Articles of General In- ON ANY OTHER PAGE. * * * * designed by writers, for writ- terest 2,000 words put all else aside to defend loads of memorabilia to area FIRST PAGE: In the upper ers. With eleven categories their country, return safely schools. They "showed and Larry Snyder, a volunteer, 8. Articles of Inspiration right corner, repeat the cat- from humorous poetry to after indescribable ordeals on told." tells about a man who peered 2,000 words egory and number of words books, it aims to stimulate 9 foreign soil, then—decades Five years ago, the mall inside the museum, but never Articles of Nostalgia or lines. Double space eight good writing in all forms. If 2,000 words later—step forward to serve offered space, and the rest is crossed the threshold, despite times; center title; double you write — or want to — get as volunteers for "show and history. Several World War the host's warm welcome. It 10. Short Stories 2,500 space twice; begin manu- the details and get started. tell." II veterans, some of whom turns out the visitor was in words script, book synopsis, or first Go to http:// And lucky are we who had maintained silence on Huntsville to visit his daugh- 11. Books Brief Syn- chapter page. (Center chap- o hear their stories and sense wartime experiences for 60 ter, all the way from Berlin. ur w orld.c s .c om/ opsis and first two chapters ter titles two double spaces ciscowritersclub, or E-mail their passion. Maybe—just years, stepped forward as "Nein," he responded, "I IN CATEGORIES RE- below book title.) DO NOT [email protected] CEIVING LESS THAN maybe—we can avoid the volunteers, and artifacts con- was on the other side...." PUT YOUR NAME on this * * * * * < h t t p : / / FIVE ENTRIES, entries late American philosopher tinue to pour in.... page or any succeeding page. us.f312.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ will be returned unjudged. George Santayana's warning * * ** The HEARTS enthusiasts On each SUCCEEDING Garrae?Ib.cicamiuscib@csoars> SELECTED JUDGES, sounded exactly one century Rarely has such a in Huntsville know they face PAGE, write the title and . You may also call (254) 647- competent in their catego- ago: "Those who cannot re- grassroots undertaking—to- tough odds in raising funds 1155. page number in upper right member the past are doomed tally dependent on volun- to build the kind of museum ries, will be asked, but not corner. Press Contact: Ruth York, required, to critique entries. to repeat it."* teers—continued to flourish. they want—and the kind our MAILING: Fasten cover 2301 CR 169, Cisco TX MANUSCRIPTS must be These thoughts rise to the This one has, and they are veterans deserve. But, they sheet and manuscript of each 76437, 254/442-3530 your original work, unpub- top while rummaging dreaming big dreams for the also believe that Americans, entry with a paper clip. DO CISCO WRITERS CLUB lished as of May 1, 2005, through the attic, where tem- future. A fund-raising cam- then and now, do not cower NOT STAPLE ANYTHING. 29TH ANNUAL CONTEST and must not have placed peratures have risen to the paign for $2 million is under- when skies are grayest and Make money order or check - SUMMER 2005 first previously in this con- top. Quickly, fast-forward way to build the first phase odds are longest. to Cisco Writers Club. Mail WHEN: Entries may be made test. Entries must be typed. mode seems prudent in of a permanent museum. To rekindle your own FLAT. If you cannot pick up from June 1, 2005, through You may send the original search of our front porch flag Land already has been patriotic fires, visit this little your entries at the Septem- July 31, 2005. typed manuscript (dark rib- as another July 4th rolls procured on Highway 75, ad- museum. Old Glory's colors ber meeting, please include WHO MAY ENTER: If you bon, please), a clear photo- around jacent to the Texas Prison will brighten, you'll think of a self-addressed and stamped are not judging contest en- copy or a letter-quality com- * * * * Museum. They're pulling the Pledge of Allegiance and envelope for return after Sep- tries, you may enter as many puter printout. Retain a copy Join me in narrowing the out all the stops, with pro- leave humming Our National tember 13, 2005. categories as you wish, but no for your records. Note: focus to a few dozen patriots ceeds from concerts, spa- Anthem. And I think many BY ENTERING THIS more than two entries per cat- While Cisco Writers Club in Huntsville, TX. They ghetti suppers, garage sales who visit will want to help. CONTEST you grant per- egory. Judges may enter any exercises reasonable pre- have the grit, vision and spirit and a July 4th freedom pa- This is the American way.... mission for Cisco Writers **** category except the one they cautions, it is not respon- of volunteerism to mount an rade to benefit the museum. Club to use your name, town, are judging. sible for lost or stolen ma- ambitious project: to provide They also happily accept do- *(I don't know if they contest placement, and/or CASH AWARDS: $10, $5, terial. All manuscripts must permanent facilities for the nations, gifts in kind—even were products of his day job photograph in our publicity. $3, and $2 respectively will be be typed on only one side of Veterans Museum of Texas. old cars—and gifts are tax or not, but philosophical ob- SEND ENTRIES TO: made to judges' determina- standard typing paper with They're working under the deductible.... servations by Mr. Santayana Cisco Writers Club, P. tions of first, second, third and margins no smaller than one 0. banner of HEARTS—"Help- * * * * * (1863-1952), are worth re- Box 37, Ranger TX 76470. honorable mention at 7:00 inch all around. Prose must ing Every American Remem- It's might near impos- viewing. Here is a smatter- CONTACTS: http:// p.m. Tuesday, September 13, be double-spaced. Poetry ber Through Serving." sible to visit the museum ing: "There is no cure for o urworld.cs.com/ 2005, in the Community may be single-spaced. Make The museum's current (hours of operation are 10 birth and death, save to en- ciscowritersclub; E-mail Room at the First National book synopses brief sum- quarters are in a cramped a.m.-5 p.n.., Tuesdays joy the interval. The young [email protected] Bank in Cisco, Texas. manes, covering basic plot 5,000 square-foot facility in through Saturdays) without man who has not wept is a < http:// FEES: $4.00 for each prose or theme and revealing the the interior of West Hill Mall, finding several veterans savage; the old man who will us.f312.mail.yahoo.com/ym/ entry and $2.00 for each po- ending. _ just off 1-45. It can't begin present. Often they are shar- not laugh is a fool. Before C4cRwsiiitre,1414,1-Evisgoiro is 1 ing questions posed by in- you contradict an old man, —etrY _C':VER• 'VAR.':. _ . .th..e 4/4;0N= ,:p9,11• CATEGORIIES- -AND upper`left - 1> •...• I `e Mks quisitive students. you should endeavor to un- Corner, put your 647-1155. MAXIMUM LENGTHS: who trail through annually. 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