Softball Maidens vs Hawley Congratulations to Indians and Maidens Fri., April 21, 5:30 p.m. at Hawley Baseball The Indians vs Hawley Fri., April 21, 7:00 p.m. at Hawley Indians vs Albany Tues., April 25, 7:00 p.m. at Haskell Haskell Free Press Calendar VOL. 131–NO. 16, ©APRIL 20, 2017 “The People’s Choice” 8 PAGES–ONE SECTION–75 CENTS Mission trip lunch Weinert Baptist Church will host lunch Sun., April 23 Maidens qualify as Area track champions from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. to The Haskell Indians Maidens acquired enough Maiden results include: Discus: 7. C’Era Taylor Sprint relay: 3. *Kobie benefit their mission trip to and Maidens competed at points to be named Area 3200 run: 1. *Franzi Lutz; Shot: 8. Lauren Alexander Walker, Kara Stout, Valerie Romania. The meal includes the area track meet. The Champions. 2. *Hollyn Hadaway. Pole vault: 2. *Kasie Isbell Andrews and Krysta lasagna, green beans, salad, breadsticks and dessert. Winegeart Donations will be accepted. 800 meters: 3. *Franzi Lutz Defensive driving 100 meters: 5. Madyson The Sagerton Hobby Club Moore is sponsoring a defensive 800 meter relay: *1. driving class Mon., April Kobie Walker, Kara Stout, 24, in the Fellowship Hall Valerie Andrews and Krysta of the Lutheran Church in Winegeart Sagerton. Classes will be held 200 meters: 6. Krysta from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Kenneth Winegeart Reeves of Abilene will be 1600 run: 2. *Hollyn teaching the class, which is Hadaway a National Safety Council Mile relay: 4. *Kobie Course and is approved by Walker, Kara Stout, Valerie the Texas Education Agency. Andrew and Krysta Fee for the class for your car Winegeart insurance discount is $20.00 Indians results include: Reservations can be made 3200 run : 7. Caleb Wheat by calling Joyce LeFevre at Discus: 1. *Kyler Hoover 940-997-2103. Long jump: 1. *Ezelle Woods Retired teachers 800 meters: 5. Hagen The Haskell Co. Retired Isbell Teachers will meet at the Pit & Grill, 1308 N. Ave. E 110 hurdles: 6. Peyton in Haskell, Wed., April 26 at Smith 11:30 a.m. Robert Gillette and 100 meters: 2. *Ezelle Roger Huber, representatives Woods from Region 14 in Abilene, 300 hurdles: 3. *Peyton Smith will be providing information AREA TRACK CHAMPS–The Haskell Maidens Lutz, Krysta Winegeart, Valerie Andrews and on the recent convention 200 meters: 1. *Ezelle who were area qualifiers brought in enough Kara Stout; back row, Coach Missy Burson, Woods pertaining to insurance points to bring home the Area Track Meet Courtney Whitt–manager, C’Era Taylor, Madyson and retirement benefits for 1600 run: 5. Caleb Wheat Championship. Team members are, front row, Moore, Kasie Isbell, Hollyn Hadaway and Lolo retired teachers and other *Regional qualifier l-r, Kobie Walker, Jessica Andrews, Franzi Alexander. retired school employees. All retired school personnel are Paint Creek invited to attend. Haskell FFA teams qualify for state Remembrance dinner to register Haskell FFA teams Ferguson, Jaycee Ferguson C’Era Taylor. Newberry, Daphne Leonard, A remembrance dinner, competed in the Area II CDE and Kaelyn Bevel. Meats: tenth overall Larissa Villareal and Kelsea honoring the black citizens events Sat., April 8. Poultry: second overall and fourth in Area. Team Tidrow. of Haskell both past and Pre-K, K Results are: and second in Area; Sarah members are Lane Burson, The Milk Quality, Poultry, present, will be held Sat., Paint Creek School will Milk Quality & Products: Fouts was fourth high Sam Fouts, Chase Gibson Meats and Entomology June 17 beginning at 1 hold registration for Pre-K third overall and third in individual and Kylie Adams and Hayden Hudson. teams all qualified for the p.m. and Sun., June 18 and Kindergarten students Area; Kameryn Mathis was was eighth high individual. Entomology: sixth state contest. beginning at 11 a.m. at the for the 2017-2018 school year second high individual. Team Team members are Fouts, overall and fifth in Area. Livestock: second in Haskell Memorial Civic Tues., April 25. members are Mathis, Kenna Adams, Alye Stewart and Team members are Katie District and fifteenth in Area. Center in Haskell. For more Pre-K students currently information, contact Minnie enrolled at Paint Creek Itson 325-691-1727, Juanita need not enroll until fall Wheeler 925-439-9216 or registration. Please come by Minister Regina Billington, the school office between [email protected]. 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to complete needed paperwork. Garage sale To attend Kindergarten, a The Haskell Chamber child must be 5 years old on of Commerce will hold a or before Sept. 1, 2017. To community-wide garage attend Pre-K, a child must be sale Sat., May 6. Deadline to 4 on or before Sept. 1, 2017. register is Wed., May 3 at 1 Parents should bring their p.m. Application forms are driver’s license, and their available at the Chamber of child’s immunization record, Commerce office or pick up birth certificate, and social from the outside box at 510 S. security card to registration. 2nd St. For more information, If you cannot attend call 940-864-2477. registration, but have a Pre-K K registration or Kindergarten student, Kindergarten registration please, call the school at and screening for Haskell 940-864-2868 and make Elementary School for the arrangements to come at another time. 2017-2018 school year will be COMPETES AT AREA–Haskell FFA teams competed Larissa Villareal, Katie Newberry, Kelsea Tidrow, Tues., May 2. New students at the Area II CDE events Sat., April 8. FFA members Riley Sloan, Hayden Hudson, Hayden Leach and not currently enrolled in Aggie Muster competing include, front row, l-r, C’Era Taylor, Lane Burson; back row, Kameryn Mathis, Kaelyn Haskell Elementary School The Aggie Muster roll call Kylie Adams and Sarah Fouts; middle row, Alye Bevel, Kenna Ferguson and Jaycee Ferguson. Not will be registered and will be held Fri., April 21 at Stewart, Halee Alsabrook, Daphne Leonard, pictured is Chase Gibson and Sam Fouts. screened from 9:00 to 10:00 the Bobcat Den (old railroad a.m. or 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in depot) at the Slim Sorrell’s the elementary office. park in Rule. Muster will Rehab trail ride set at Circle S Ranch begin at 6:30 p.m. in the park. The Circle S Ranch in honor. after breakfast and a short RVOS Insurance, Larned’s Housing workshop A meal will be served after Haskell County will host this The ride will be held ride until noon. Sale Center, Thomas Hicks The USDA Housing roll call in accordance with year’s Trail Ride for Rehab April 29-30 with early The ride benefits the West Construction, Subway, Workshop has been tradition. Cost is $15 per benefitting The West Texas arrivals on Friday the 28th. Texas Rehabilitation Center Nelson Farm and Ranch, rescheduled for Thurs., plate, children 10 and under Rehabilitation Center. The The ride will start at 9 a.m. and their mission to provide Sovereignty Abstract and April 27 at 6 p.m. at the Jr. plates will be $10. Former Circle S Ranch is owned on Saturday and ride to a outpatient therapy to Title, Stamford Insurance, High Room 96. student dues are $10 per and operated by the Sanders lunch site for a break, then residents of the Big Country. The Drug Store of Haskell, graduate. family. Jacky and Sandra continue in the afternoon The Rehab wants to thank Wheat Energy Services, Call Steffi at 940-864- Sanders were both Haskell arriving back to camp in our sponsors who make Ekdahl Real Estate and Key 2958 or Glenn at 940-864- county natives that saw time to get ready to enjoy a events like this possible and City Veterinary Clinic. 3158 or 940-256-1508 if you their dreams come true by meal, an auction and a little continue to support our For more information Index plan to attend. establishing the Circle S story or two from Cowboy mission. Sponsors for this go to WestTexasRehab.org Obituaries...... Page 2 Door prize drawings will Ranch. This year’s ride will Poet Red Steagall. Sunday year’s ride are Total Feeds, or call Archie Jobe at 325- Out of the Past..... Page 4 be held. be a memorial ride in their will have a church service Central Texas Farm Credit, 660-8334. Menus...... Page 6 Classifieds...... Page 7 FOR NEWS ITEMS OR TO SUBSCRIBE, CALL 940-864-2686

Page 2‑Thursday, April 20, 2017‑The HASKELL FREE PRESS City Council report Obituaries The Haskell City Council the current legislative session. *** Larry W. Short met in a regular meeting The Nibars Grant for The Haskell City Council direction of Haskell Funeral and husband Kevin of Clyde; Mon., Feb. 13 with Mayor John the police department was met in a regular meeting Home. Bobby Short of Haskell; Gannaway, Mayor Pro Tem approved. Mon., Feb. 27 with Mayor John Mr. Short passed away Jonathan Short of Rochester; Jill Druesedow, and council Casey Moeller, Charles Gannaway, Mayor Pro Tem Mon., April 10 in Abilene. mother, Zetta Lee Dutton; members Randy Bowers, Gibson, Kerri Leonard Jill Druesedow, and council Born Feb. 12, 1951, in sister, Cindy Short of Baird; JoNell Roberts, Johnny Fuentes and Nancy Snelling were members Randy Bowers, Haskell, he was the son of brother, Clifford Short and and Jason Isbell present. confirmed as new members of JoNell Roberts, Johnny Fuentes J.C. Short and Zetta Lee wife Mynea of Haskell; Dispensing 50% of the the Haskell Housing Authority and Jason Isbell present. Tidrow. On June 8, 1968, grandchildren, Skyler Stone, Hotel Occupancy Tax to Board. The 2014-15 City audit was he married Shirley Roberts Kaegan Petty and husband the Chamber of Commerce Haskell National Bank approved as presented by Jeff in Haskell. For 35 years, Jake, Bo Wimberly, Drucilla was approved with the was approved as the bank Gregg CPA of Davis Kinard he worked for WTU as an Meier, Will Meier, Jess Meier, understanding all of the depository for the City. & Co. operator/supervisor. He Wesley Short, Thomas Short, expenditures using the Hotel Mynea Short gave the The first draft of the enjoyed fishing, hunting, Leland Short, Krista Hill; Occupancy tax fund will be Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce’s gardening, and taking care great-grandchild, Presley in strict compliance with the quarterly report. contract with the changes LARRY W. SHORT of his farm animals. He also Short and one on the way; applicable law. Janet Moeller gave the City discussed were approved. A Funeral services for Larry enjoyed spending time with as well as numerous uncles, Lauren Decker, assistant Administrator’s report. change to Section C paragraph W. Short, 66, of Haskell his family and watching his aunts, cousins, nieces, to Congressman Jodey Michael Lindsey spoke in 1 under terms was made were held Fri., April 14 grandchildren play sports. nephews and a host of dear Arrington, gave an update on public comments. deleting “if an event is 75 miles at First Assembly of God He was preceded in death friends. from Haskell.” The contract with Brother J.C. Amburn by his father. Condolences may will be sent to the Chamber and Brother Carl Amburn Survivors include his wife, be made at www. for review. officiating. Burial was in Shirley Short of Rochester; haskellfuneralhometx.com. Max McMeans and Doris Willow Cemetery under the children, Kimberly Meier PD. NOTICE McMeans were appointed to the Civic Center board. L.B. Ivey Municipal Court Judge Mr. Ivey passed away wife, Marie (Mullins) Ivey of Rob McKnight’s contract was Thurs., April 13. Haskell; son, Robert Ivey and approved. Born Dec. 2, 1930 in wife Jami of Athens; daughter, Casey Moeller gave the fire Haskell County, he was Cindy (Ivey) Fitzharris department report. the son of MaDora (Gray) and husband Kevin of Fort The City Administrator’s and Monroe Lunceford Worth; three grandsons, report was given by Janet Ivey. He married Myrtis Christopher Fitzharris, Moeller. Marie Mullins Nov. 25, Chad Head and True Head; 1955 in Haskell. L.B. loved three granddaughters, Kelly Delivery of Channel Catfish, Bass, Entering into executive Fitzharris, Ashtin Ivey and Black Crappie, Hybrid Bluegill, session, Council discussed and football and was an Allstate Redear Bream, Coppernose evaluated the performance of football player. He also loved Savannah Ivey; one great- Bluegill and Fathead Minnows City Manager Janet Moeller. NASCAR and watching Fox granddaughter, Nikki are now available for Pond and Returning to general News. He served in the U.S. Coody; two great-grandsons, Lake Stocking. session, Moeller was removed Marine Corps and spent Cameron Fitzharris L.B. IVEY five months in Japan as an and Jackson Coody; and th from probationary status and Friday, April 28 – 2:00-3:00 p.m. her salary per contract was Graveside services for L.B. Infantry Fireteam leader with numerous nieces, nephews, Haskell • Summit Supply • Hwy. 277 N. approved. Ivey, 86, longtime resident the 3rd Marine Division. L.B. cousins and friends. We furnish hauling containers! Live Delivery Guaranteed! *** of Haskell, were held Tues., later retired from Haskell Memorials can be given in Discounts/Special Deliveries on large orders! The Haskell City Council April 18 at Willow Cemetery ISD. L.B.’s name to the charity of Turtle Traps, Fish Feeders, Fish Traps! Decorative Fountains, met in a regular meeting Mon., in Haskell with John Sam He was preceded in death your choice. Aerators, Windmill Aerators! Vegetation Control, Pond Fertilizers! March 13 with Mayor John Rike officiating. Services by his parents Dora and M.L. Online condolences can PLACING ORDERS ARE RECOMMENDED! Gannaway, Mayor Pro Tem were under the direction Ivey; four brothers; and two be shared with the family at To place an order or for more information, of Smith Family Funeral sisters. www.smithfamilyfh.com. call one of our Aquatic Consultants. Jill Druesedow, and council Homes. Survivors include his PD. NOTICE Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.-5:00 p.m. members Randy Bowers, 1-800-433-2950 • Fax 1-580-777-2899 JoNell Roberts, Johnny Fuentes www.dunnsfishfarm.com and Jason Isbell present. Ernest ‘Ernie’ B. Frye The Joint Election Ethel Irene Onderko Frye. grandchildren and great “Home Town Agreement with Haskell CISD On Dec. 17, 1988, he married grandchildren. He loved to “Home Town Service was approved. the love of his life, Brenda watch and support them in YouService Deserve” Trash service deposits were Lusk, in Florida. In 2003, the different activities they set at $50 for out of town they made Haskell their were a part of. You Deserve” residents. home. Ernie proudly served He was preceded in death The contract for Municipal in the United States Marine by his parents and brother Court Judge Rob McKnight Corps. He has been a faithful Gerald Frye. was approved. member to the American Survivors include his Jimi Coplin was absent Legion Post 221 for many wife of 28 years, Brenda years, where he served as Frye of Haskell; sons, Rick • Oxygen • Lift Chairs and unable to give the DCOH report. the treasurer. Ernie took Grimes and wife Sharon of • Wheelchairs • Diabetic Supplies pride in the Haskell Gun & Florida, Bill Grimes of Ohio; • Hospital Beds • Nebulizers Scott Kennedy gave the • Oxygen•Oxygen •Wheelchairs • Lift •Hospital Chairs Beds police department report. Knife Show which he started daughter, Sheri Wagner of • Trapeze Bars • Power Mobility Haskell; Cliff Grimes and • Wheelchairs•Trapeze Bars •Walkers • Diabetic •Canes Supplies Janet Moeller gave the City ERNIE FRY and kept going, twice a year • Walkers•Bedside Commodes • Ten •LiftUnits Chairs Administrator’s report. Memorial services for since the first show in 2014. wife Cynthia of California; • Hospital Beds • Nebulizers grandchildren, Bristol • Canes•Diabetic Supplies • So •Nebulizers Much More! Entering into executive Ernest ‘Ernie’ B. Fry, 63, of Ernie was a CHL (LTC) • Trapeze • Bedside Bars Commodes • Power Mobility Haskell were held Wed., April instructor and a FFL dealer. Wagner, Marina Wagner, •Power Mobility • So Much More! session, council discussed • Walkers • Ten Units Attorney Government Code- 19 at the American Legion He enjoyed repairing guns, Brittany Wagner, Samantha GC 551.071. Post 221 in Haskell under the re-loading ammunition and Grimes, Rebekah Grimes, • Canes Seymour • So Much More! direction of Haskell Funeral held hunter safety courses Ricky Grimes, Matthew • Bedside Commodes Returning to general 201289 Medical session, the contract with Home of Haskell. His wishes for the children. Ernie also Grimes, Tabitha Grimes; the Chamber of Commerce were to be cremated. served the community as father-in-law, Jack Lusk; Supply, Seymour Inc. as the council revised it, was Mr. Frye passed away a City Council Alderman extended family and a host approved. Thurs., April 13 in Haskell. for one term. He was also of dear friends. Born Dec. 9, 1953 in an avid NASCAR fan and Condolences may 201289 Hardeman Hardeman •• Foard Foard • • Wilbarger Wilbarger • •Wichita Wichita • King• King Haskell County Judge Knox Knox • Baylor •• Archer Archer • •MedicalHaskell Haskell • •Throckmorton Throckmorton David Davis spoke in the Bridgeport, Connecticut, followed driver Jimmie be made at www. haskellfuneralhometx.com. YoungYoung • • Jack Jack • •Cottle Cottle public comments about the he was the son of the late Johnson. Most of all, Ernie Supply, Inc. Thomas Henry Frye and was proud of his children, PD. NOTICE 110 110 W. W. Reiman, Reiman, Seymour, TX TX 76380 76380 closing of the prison. 940-889-6060 | 866-889-1076 *** Hardeman940-889-6060 C• 24Foard hrs a • day, Wilbarger • 7 866-days a • week!889-1076 Wichita • King The Haskell City Council Knox • Baylor • Archer • Haskell • Throckmorton met in a special called meeting Young • Jack • Cottle Rule ISD lists honor rolls Mon., March 28 with Mayor Rule ISD has released Kaitlyn Saffel; A-B honor roll, Eighth grade: A-B honor 110 W. Reiman, Seymour, TX 76380 John Gannaway, Mayor Pro the names of students on Dylan Campbell, Samantha roll, Jysela Alvarez, Taylor Tem Jill Druesedow, and the honor rolls and perfect Farquhar, Octavious Silvas and Christian Speck; 940-889-6060 | 866-889-1076 council members Randy C 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week! attendance list for the fifth Guzman, Jason Hernandez, perfect attendance, Dean Bowers, JoNell Roberts and six weeks of school. Skylor Kreger, Skylar Kreger. Johnny Fuentes present. Pre-K: Perfect attendance, Leek, Lacoste Navarrette, Ninth grade: A honor Alderman Jason Isbell was Amanie Graciano, Achilles Leland Short and Kaylee roll, Danny Kreger and absent. Martinez, Jazlyn Perales and Silvas; perfect attendance, Ian Sotelo; A-B honor Jill Druesedow, Janet Brayden Vance. Samantha Farquhar, Jason roll, Kennedy Fritzler and Moeller and John Gannaway Kindergarten: Perfect Hernandez, Kaitlyn Saffel Madalyn Navarrette; perfect were approved as names on the attendance, Layne Hertel and Leland Short. attendance, Lauryn Crane, Hotel/Motel tax bank account. and Lucas Pippin. Fourth grade: A honor J.W. Eppler, Kennedy Fritzler, Names approved to First grade: A honor roll, roll, Diego Amaya; A-B Cheyenne Kreger, Danny appear on both accounts of Jazmin Amaya, Savannah honor roll, Juan Hernandez Kreger and Ian Sotelo. the Haskell Country Club Farquhar, Lezli Manske and and Jelena Alvarez; perfect Tenth grade: A honor roll, accounts were Brad Bevel, K.K. Vasquez; A-B honor attendance, Kyle Adkins, Del Fritzler, McKenzie Gray, Chris Tatum, Casey Larned, roll, Cheyenne Guzman, Juan Hernandez, Kyleik Kourtney Hertel and Leann THE LENDER THAT PAYS YOU BACK Johnny Fuentes, Janet Moeller Hannah Hertel, Emma Vance Mason and Julio Tapia. Manske; perfect attendance, and John Gannaway. and Tyreike Vanderbilt; Fifth grade: A honor roll, Isaiah Castillo, Del Fritzler, FINANCING FOR: Police Chief Scott Kennedy perfect attendance, Hannah Shelby Saffel; A-B honor roll, Kourtney Hertel and Chase • FARMS & RANCHES • gave the annual Racial Hertel, Kynzleah Hertel, Astrid Guzman and Geneva Thompson. Profiling report. • RECREATIONAL PROPERTY • Lezli Manske, Emma Vance Pauley; perfect attendance, Eleventh grade: A honor Michael Lindsey spoke and Tyreike Vanderbilt. Donna Green, Astrid roll, Kaysen Barnett, Thomas • RURAL HOMES • about putting a flashing light Second grade: A honor Guzman, Michael Holt, Short and Samantha Snell; • LIVESTOCK & EQUIPMENT • at the intersection of Business roll, Arena Caldwell, Timothy Moore, Geneva A-B honor roll, Christina U.S. Hwy. 277 and Country • OPERATING EXPENSES • Madisyn Hollabaugh, Pauley and Shelby Saffel. Moore and Emily Speck; Club road and about the Jayde Leek, Natalie Murray, Sixth grade: A-B honor perfect attendance, Mason swimming pool at the Country Conner Russell and Haylee roll, Karcin Smith; perfect Helms, Christina Moore and Dale E. Bullinger, President Club. Stone; A-B honor roll, Leslie attendance, Karleigh Hertel. Thomas Short. Steve King spoke about the Caldwell, Lillian Penman, Seventh grade: A honor Twelfth grade: A honor 550 South 2nd Mud Mania hosted by Tim Ryleigh Thompson and roll, Lenzi Manske and roll, Devin Martinez, Ron Haskell, Texas 79521 Judd held on March 25. King Fabian Valdez; perfect Abigail Ortiz; A-B honor Mitchell and Austin Redden; stated that Judd was very upset attendance, Leslie Caldwell, roll, Josh Blake, Daena Diaz, A-B honor roll, Chase Helms, 940-864-8565 that two council members said Madisyn Hollabaugh, Natalie Jaella Alvarez and Macy Jacob Navarrette, Cole Tabb the event was hosted by the Murray and Fabian Valdez. Rogers; perfect attendance, and Hunter Threet; perfect WWW.RANCHMONEY.COM Chamber of Commerce. Third grade: A honor roll, Josh Blake and Lenzi Manske. attendance, Ron Mitchell. The HASKELL FREE PRESS‑Thursday, April 20, 2017‑Page 3

EASTER EGG HUNT–The annual community Easter egg hunt, held Sat., April 15 at the Haskell City Park, was a huge success. Kids hunted in separate areas according to their age groups.

FIRST PLACE–Haskell County 4-H meats judging team placed first at District 3 4-H meats judging contest in Stephenville April 5. Lane Addington was second high individual overall in the competition. Team members are, l-r, Evan Enriquez, Addington and Colton Hopkins.

EEA We have Gifts, Cards and Club news Balloons for all Occasions, The Haskell County including NEW Avanti cards EEA Club met Thurs., April 13 at the Haskell and NEW gifts and home County Extension Office kitchen. Chairman Kathryn decor arriving every week! Schonerstedt called the Remember meeting to order and roll call was answered to “What Administrative Professionals Day is one thing you hope to BIKE WINNERS–Winning bikes by finding the golden eggs at the Easter egg accomplish this year?” April 26 hunt in the Haskell City Park Saturday were, l-r, Dallas Sanchez of Stamford, After a business meeting, ages 4 and under; Braisyn Dillard of Haskell, 5-8 age group; and Zackary Show your appreciation for a Agent Darlene Hopkins Jones of Haskell, 9-12 age group. The egg hunt and prizes were sponsored by job well done with a reported on several 4-H Bailey Toliver Chevrolet, Tom Bassett State Farm, City of Haskell, V’s Flower special GIFT from events. The District 4-H Shop, Haskell Vet Clinic, Haskell County Insurance, Haskell Funeral Home, Modern Way, The Drug Store, First Bank Texas and Larned Sales Center. Fashion Story Board in Graham had two winners, Madilyn Moore, fourth Graduation Gift Registry Texas A&M AgriLife place in Intermediate Wearable (lace dress) and Many area seniors are making selections! Colton Hopkins, third place Our Graduation Registry Extension Service in accessories (belt buckle). by Darlene Hopkins, CEA-FCS, Haskell Co. makes buying the perfect gift EASY! Also held in Graham Professional Food Registration deadline is May foodservice managers will Please call or come by to purchase gifts was the District Fashion Manager Certification 8. learn about: for the graduates on your list. Show, in which Madilyn Training Course offered This program is designed •identifying potentially We will contact each senior to pick up Moore received fourth in Statistics indicate that to not only prepare hazardous foods and his or her gifts! the Intermediate Everyday foodborne illness continues foodservice managers common errors in food Living Construction to be a health issue in the to pass the certification handling Bridal Registry Category. United States. Each year, examination; it will provide •preventing The County 4-H Eden Thomas and Clayton Doss one in six Americans will valuable education regarding contamination and cross- Kerri Newton and Charlie Dayment the safe handling of food. contamination of food Photography Contest had become sick, 128,000 will Amber Allen and Scott Kennedy become hospitalized, and Almost 50 cents of every •teaching and six participants with 17 3,000 will die due to a dollar Americans spend encouraging personal entries. In the District 4-H foodborne illness. on food is spent on meals hygiene for employees Horse Judging, coached by Jason Westbrook, Haskell Baby Registry Texas Food Establishment prepared away from home. •complying with Jordan and Daniel Earle Rules state that each food Therefore, careful attention government regulations won second place Jr. Team establishment is required to food safety will help keep •maintaining clean in Vernon. Agent Hopkins also Don’t Forget! to have one certified food customers safe and satisfied. utensils, equipment and Nurses Day - May 6 Foodborne illnesses are surroundings reported on FCS events, manager on site. Teacher’s Appreciation Week – May 8-12 Texas A&M AgriLife estimated to cost thousands •controlling pests including A Matter of Mother’s Day – May 14 Extension Service in Taylor, of dollars in lost wages, Foodborne illnesses can Balance, fall prevention Jones and Haskell Counties, insurance, and medical be prevented by following classes; A Fresh Start to a Memorial Day – May 29 is offering a professional bills. With these statistics, simple food safety practices. Healthier You–Nutrition food manager certification knowledge of how to prevent For more information Classes at the Food Bank We want to be training course. This two foodborne illness is essential. about the Professional distribution; The Learn, day program will be offered The benefits of improved Food Manager Certification Grow, Eat and Go Gardening for $125.00 on May 22 and food safety include: Training course of Texas A&M Project with Haskell Your Drug Store! March 23 at the Taylor •Increased customer AgriLife Extension Service, Elementary fifth Graders; County Extension Office. satisfaction called “Food Safety: It’s Our the Food Protection Locally Owned and Operated! Cost includes training, •Improved relationships Business,” call the Taylor Management Classes in *Convenient Drive-Thru Window materials, and the ServSafe with health officials County Extension Office Taylor County, and the My *Accepts most Medicare Part D Cards food manager certification •Prevention of bad at 325-672-6048. You may Plate Nutrition Classes with and many other Prescription Insurance Cards including BCBS examination. The food publicity and law suits due also access a downloadable Kindergarten students. manager’s certification to foodborne illness registration form at http:// Hopkins presented an *Automatic Refill Program will be valid for five years. By attending the course, taylor.agrilife.org. Have all your prescriptions informational program on filled at the same time each month Signs of Diabetes and Clues to Controlling Glucose. *Easy Prescription Refills… www.haskelldrugstore.com Texas A&M AgriLife Handouts were provided on Common Foot Problems, *We can text or email you when Extension Service the Natural Progression your prescription is ready! by Darlene Hopkins, CEA-FCS, Haskell Co. of a Diabetic Foot, a *Unmatched Customer Service! Vegetables A to Z: Carrots when they become limp and (1/2 cup each). Diabetic Foot Screening sheet, and a very helpful Did you know? rubbery, it’s time to throw Nutrition facts: Calories, Carb Counting Chart with Carrots are available all them away. Avoid carrots 72; Total fat, 0 g; Cholesterol, portion equivalents. A life- year round. Carrots contain that are wilted or show spots 0 mg; Sodium, 35 mg; Total like model of a diabetic foot a lot of Vitamin A, which of decay. carbohydrate, 17 g; Protein, indicating foot problems 100 South Avenue E helps keep your eyes, skin Carrot, Orange and 2 g. caused by diabetes was and hair healthy. One Raisin Salad For a copy of this recipe Haskell, TX 79521 passed around to members. serving of carrots contains 1½ cups carrots, washed or more information on If anyone would like copies Phone: (940) 864-2673 2 grams of fiber so you stay and shredded healthy and nutritious of these handouts, they are Fax: (940) 864-3731 fuller longer. 1 large orange, peeled recipes go to www.haskell. available at the Extension Fun Fact! and diced agrilife.com or like us www.haskelldrugstore.com Office. The first carrots were not 1/2 cup raisins on Facebook at: Haskell Refreshments were @haskelldrugstore 1/2 cup plain low-fat County 4-H and Texas grown for food; they were to provided by Lena Tidwell yogurt A&M AgriLife Extension be used as medicine. and Sue McGee. In a large mixing bowl Service. Also, contact haskelldrugstore What am I looking for? The next meeting will be combine carrots, oranges, Darlene Hopkins–the Look for carrots that are May 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and raisins. Add yogurt and Haskell County Extension Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. smooth, well colored, and Extension Office kitchen. mix well. Serve immediately Agent for Family and Closed Sunday and Holidays firm. Be sure to wash carrots Guests are welcome to come before eating. or cover and refrigerate. Consumer Sciences at 101 enjoy a time of fellowship We are your Pharmacy Bagged carrots keep Preparation time: 15 S. 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Page 4‑Thursday, April 20, 2017‑The HASKELL FREE PRESS From Out of the Past From the files of The Haskell Free Press 10 Years Ago 800 and the 400. Carl Riley for 39 years, as well as Roy April 19, 2007 helped in the points total and Jewel Pittman celebrating Construction workers with a first in the long jump 35 years in business with removed and salvaged the and 200. Haskell Butane Co. bricks that have been hidden Dale Bullinger completed Rule Chamber of beneath the pavement the Scoutmaster’s Basic Commerce chose Leon Biffle around the square for many Fundamentals Course held and Donna Saffel as Citizens years. They will be laid in at Camp Tonkawa. He is the of the Year, during their the median area between the Assistant Scoutmaster for annual banquet. new curb and the courthouse Troop 136 in Haskell. 40 Years Ago MAIDENS VS HAMLIN–Haskell Maiden Lexi Jiminez, left, delivers the pitch sidewalk. The Rochester Steers April 21, 1977 in the Maidens win over Hamlin. Maiden Maddey Williams, right, connects Placing in the district placed second at the District A Tour of Homes on the pitch against Hamlin. track meet were Maidens 8-A track meet with 115 sponsored by the Haskell Aubrey Bassett, third in total points, followed by Home Demonstration the 400; Stephanie Grand, Rule with 102 points and Council will include the second in the 800 and triple Paint Creek with 51 points. homes of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Maidens’ softball jump; and Hope Reid, third The Rochester Lady Steers Rea, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Three pitchers team up as the 3 at the plate. Rodriquez included catcher Kelsey in the 300 hurdles. The 800 claimed the district title with Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Maidens shut out Hamlin drove in runs on a triple in Guzman with throw downs relay placed second and the 130 points. Pittman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred The Haskell Maidens the first and a single in the stifling three Lady Piper 1600 relay was third. 30 Years Ago Boone and Mr. and Mrs. defeated Hamlin 19-0 Tues., third. attempts to seal second base. Candace Brister was the April 16, 1987 Donald Griffis. April 11 as Lex Jimenez, Areli The Maidens had 13 hits The Maidens are currently gold medalist at the District R.C. and Jerrene Couch Mr. and Mrs. Roger Torres and Jordan Garvin in the game. Kelsey Guzman tied with Hawley at 6-1 in 5AA golf tournament. She were honored as Haskell’s Moeller of Weinert announce combined to throw a shutout. 3/4, Fran Lutz 2/2 and district play. Haskell 11 2 6 0 0 shot 78 at Shady Oaks and 76 Most Outstanding Citizens. the birth of a daughter, Tara Ryanna Rodriquez led Rodriquez each collected Haskell to victory by driving multiple hits for the Maidens. 0 0 R19 H13 E1 at Tin Cup. Brister was also They were presented a plaque Lee. Grandparents are Mr. Hamlin 0 0 0 0 0 named to the All-District at the annual Chamber of and Mrs. G.J. Moeller and in seven runs. She went 2-for- Defensive highlights 0 0 R0 H2 E5 Golf Team. Commerce banquet. Mr. and Mrs. V.P. Terrell of 20 Years Ago Members of the Haskell. April 17, 1997 Welcoming Committee of Christi Sue Optiz of Ag census countdown begins The Haskell Indians tied the Haskell Chamber of Haskell has been admitted with Holliday for the district Commerce were on hand this to the three-year professional track championship. Haskell week to recognize Ramia Lee program at Southwestern was led by Gavino Ortiz, who Frazier who has owned and State University School of for farmers and ranchers placed first in high jump, operated Frazier’s Appliance Pharmacy at Weatherford, America’s farmers and trade associations, extension participation in the 2017 Oklahoma. She is the ranchers will soon have educators, researchers, Census of Agriculture is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. the opportunity to strongly and farmers and ranchers their voice, their future, M.E. Optiz of Haskell. represent agriculture in their themselves.” and their opportunity to 50 Years Ago communities and industry The Census of Agriculture shape American agriculture– April 20, 1967 by taking part in the 2017 highlights land use and its policies, services and Dub Wallis, General Census of Agriculture. ownership, operator assistance programs–for Agent for the Haskell County Conducted every five years characteristics, production years to come.” Farm Bureau, has been by the U.S. Department practices, income and Producers who are new named campaign chairman of Agriculture’s (USDA) expenditures, and other to farming or did not receive for the Haskell County National Agricultural topics. The 2012 Census of a Census of Agriculture in Chapter of the American Statistics Service (NASS), Agriculture revealed that 2012 still have time to sign by Mynea Short at 8:00 a.m. From here we Red Cross. A goal of $1500 the census, to be mailed over three million farmers up to receive the 2017 Census Chamber Manager will break off into different has been set. at the end of this year, is a operated more than two of Agriculture report form Chunk Ur Junk groups to clean-up areas of W.P. McCollum, principal complete count of all U.S. million farms, spanning over by visiting www.agcensus. Earth Day, The Great the community. We will have of Haskell High School, was farms, ranches, and those 914 million acres. This was usda.gov and clicking on the American Clean-up a group in the park area and notified that Joan Williams who operate them. a four percent decrease in ‘Make Sure You Are Counted’ Earth Day is an annual a group weedeating the main was the first place winner “The Census of the number of U.S. farms button through June. NASS event created to celebrate roads through town. The City in the UIL District 5AA Agriculture remains the from the previous census in defines a farm as any place the planet’s environment of Haskell is providing Keep Ready Writing contest. She only source of uniform, 2007. However, agriculture from which $1,000 or more and raise public awareness Haskell Beautiful with two will advance to the regional comprehensive, and sales, income, and expenses of agricultural products about pollution. The day, roll off dumpsters for the competition in Lubbock. She impartial agriculture data for increased between 2007 and were produced and sold, or marked on April 22, is community’s convenience is the daughter of Rev. and every county in the nation,” 2012. This telling information normally would have been observed worldwide with for free dumping. The roll off Mrs. R.D. Williams. said NASS Administrator and thousands of other sold, during the census year rallies, conferences, outdoor dumpsters will be in the lot 90 Years Ago Hubert Hamer. “As such, agriculture statistics are a (2017). activities and service across from city hall. Items April 21, 1927 census results are relied direct result of responses to For more information projects. This year, Keep not allowed in the roll-offs Plans have been made upon heavily by those who the Census of Agriculture. about the 2017 Census of Haskell Beautiful will hold are as follows: chemicals, and all arrangements are now serve farmers and rural “Today, when data are so Agriculture and to see how their 2nd Annual Chunk Ur tires, batteries, anything practically complete for a communities, including important, there is strength census data are used, visit Junk in conjunction with the with Freon, asbestos, roofing Motorcycle Race Meet on the federal, state and local in numbers,” said Hamer. www.agcensus.usda.gov or Great American Clean-up materials and paint. Haskell County Fair track on governments, agribusinesses, “For farmers and ranchers, call 800-727-9540. and Earth Day. On Saturday, Keep Haskell July 4th, according to Henry April 22 will be a day Beautiful will also have a way Alexander, president of the of city-wide clean-up. for all residents of Haskell Fair Association. Keep Haskell Beautiful, County to dump tires, Haskell to register Kindergarten The Texas Fox and with volunteers will meet free. More information on Wolf Hunters Association Haskell Elementary School need to attend registration at that time to schedule an at the gazebo at the park location and procedures will opened their annual three- will have registration and with their parents. All students appointment to have your be made available through day hunt on the Sam Davis screening for Kindergarten currently enrolled in Haskell child screened. our Facebook page–Haskell ranch between Haskell and for the 2017-2018 school year Elementary School will be Parents should bring Texas USA. Throckmorton. Several Tues., May 2. New students not pulled from their class to be their driver license and Letter Volunteers wanted! hundred hunters were in currently enrolled in Haskell screened. Their parents do not their child’s birth certificate, Civic, church and school to the Editor attendance upon the meet, Elementary School will be need to attend registration. immunization record and groups are welcome to help! with 240 hounds entering the registered and screened from PPCD (Preschool Program social security card to Dear editor, All volunteers meet 8:00 first chase. 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. or for Children with Disabilities) registration. Your child will East Side Baptist Church a.m., Sat., April 22 at the A new dry goods store 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the is for children ages 3 to 5 not be able to start school in would like to say “Thank park gazebo. Please bring: will open in a couple of elementary office. that may be developmentally the fall until we have all these You” to everyone who came weedeaters, rakes, shovels, weeks in Haskell. Guy Mays To attend Kindergarten, a delayed in areas such as items on file. out to the fish fry fund-raiser hedge trimmers and other and Ben Bagwell have leased child must be 5 years old on learning, speech and/or It is possible for some to send youth to summer tools that could be useful. the Hancock building and Sept. 1, 2017. Only students emotional skills. If your child children to qualify for more camp. With your generous Keep Haskell Beautiful will are currently stocking the registering for Kindergarten turns 3 during the 2017-2018 than one of these programs. giving, we will be able to supply gloves and trash bags. store. who are not currently enrolled school year, you can call the Call Peggy Adams at 864-2654 assist youth and preteen in For more information on in Haskell Elementary School elementary office at 864-2654 if you have any questions. attending camp this summer. the clean-up, please call 940- Thank you for investing in 207-1729 or 940-864-2333 the lives of the youth of this or visit us on our Facebook community. page. Maidens’ and Indians’ golf

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC-Any erroneous reflection upon the character, reputation or standing of DISTRICT GOLF–The Haskell Indians’ golf team finished second overall and any firm, individual or corporation will 2017 three strokes behind first place Hamlin. Kellen Parks was the second place be gladly corrected upon being called to the attention of the publisher. Individual. The Maidens’ golf team finished second overall. Taylor Manske POSTMASTER: Send address was the third place Individual. Both teams have qualified for the regional changes to The Haskell Free Press, P.O. Box 555, Haskell, TX. 79521- tournament to be held in Odessa at the Ratliff Ranch Golf Course. Team 0555. members are, front row, l-r, Braelyn Bevel, Taylor Manske, Krislyn Tatum and This issue mailed Wed., April 19, 2017 Ashlyn Bevel; back row, Josue Hernandez, Cutter Medford, Taylor Sossaman, Reed Roewe, Kellen Parks and Alex Roewe. TAYLOR MANSKE The HASKELL FREE PRESS‑Thursday, April 20, 2017‑Page 5 2017 HASKELL INDIANS Indians Indians vs Hawley Fri., April 21 7:00 p.m. at Hawley

Indians vs Albany Tues., April 25 HASKELL INDIANS–Members of the 2017 Haskell Indians’ baseball team are, front row, l-r, Coach Matt Garvin, 7:00 p.m. Taylor Tatum, Laken Olson, Colter Reed, Peyton Smith, Reed Roewe and Caden Tatum; back row, Ezell Woods, Evan Green, Kyler Hoover, Rocky Haggard, Alec Roewe, Coby Compton and Head Coach Kevin Compton. at Haskell Not pictured are Kellen Parks, Riley Sloan, James Robledo, Nick Hendrix and Caleb Casillas. HASKELL MAIDENS Maidens Maidens vs Hawley Fri., April 21 5:30 p.m. at Hawley

HASKELL MAIDENS–Members of the 2017 Haskell Maidens’ softball team are, front row, l-r, Franzi Lutz, Laura Fuentes, Kelsey Guzman, Gabbi Mendoza, Maddey Williams and Krysta Winegeart; back row, Coach John Foster, Kourtney Gibson, Julia Fuentes, Lexi Jimenez, Makinzie Garvin, Landry Hanson, Kobie Walker, Areli Torres, Jordan Garvin, Ryanna Rodriguez, Lauren Alexander and Coach Lolo Martinez. GO INDIANS GO MAIDENS This Page Sponsored By The Following Indian and Maiden Boosters Big Country Electric Cooperative Haskell Co-op Gin Summit TrueValue & NAPA Auto Parts Smitty’s Auto Supply Personality-Slipper Shoppe Haskell Free Press Communication Connection/Verizon Wireless First Bank Texas Smith Family Funeral Homes Haskell Feeds Hanson Paint and Body Haskell Funeral Home Haskell County Insurance Agency Spring Market Modern Way/ACE & Fuel Haskell National Bank Haskell Save-A-$ Matlock & Associates Larned Sales Center Double A Drive Inn Page 6‑Thursday, April 20, 2017‑The HASKELL FREE PRESS Gibson, Thomas receive The Terry Foundation scholarships Terry Family. When students apply to the university, their applications are processed through a matrix to look for the three pillars of a Terry Scholar: high leadership, INDIANS VS HAMLIN–Haskell Indian Evan Green, left, delivers the pitch high scholarship, and high against Hamlin. Indian Kyler Hoover, right, with the tag out at first base financial need. There is a against Hamlin. committee at Texas Tech, led by the Terry Coordinator, who reviews the applications and submits a select few Indians’ baseball to the foundation for an Despite collecting nine on a walk by Kyler Hoover, Woods and Hoover each in person interview. This hits, the Indians fall a walk by Alec Roewe, and a drove in one run and the year there were over 700 to Hamlin groundout by Ezell Woods. Indians stole 11 bases during CHASE GIBSON PAYTON THOMAS applications for 30 interview The Haskell Indians out- Stevenson earned the win the game as four players stole Born of a desire of School, is the son of Joey spots and only 15 Terry hit Hamlin nine to seven, but for Hamlin. He threw four more than one. Parks led the Howard and Nancy Terry and Tiffany Thomas. Proud Scholarships awarded to it wasn’t enough in an 11-5 innings, surrendering two way with two. to help young people to grandparents are Roger and incoming freshmen at Texas loss on Tues., April 11. The runs, four hits, and striking Hamlin had seven hits in help themselves, The Terry Mollie Moeller, Bill and Tech for 2017. Indians scored three runs in out four. Rivera threw two the game. Cartwright and Foundation’s goal is to Grace Thomas, and great The Scholarship is a “last the sixth inning and scored innings, as two relievers Kiser each collected multiple improve and develop the State grandmother Alma Terrell, dollar” scholarship so that helped Hamlin finish off the hits for Hamlin. Cartwright of Texas by assisting Texas all of Haskell. He plans to each scholar is awarded TeamKID victory. Hoover took the loss went 3-for-4 at the plate as he students to attend the state’s major in Ag Business at Texas the cost of attendance. In TeamKID, for children for the Indians. He tossed led the team with three runs finest public universities. Tech University. addition, the foundation ages 4 years old to four and a third innings, batted in. Gann led Hamlin The Foundation hopes that Chase Gibson, the son has graciously added an sixth grade, meets on allowing nine runs, five hits, with two stolen bases, as they these students will have a of Chad and Kristi Gibson, additional semester of Wednesdays from 5:30 to and striking out four. ran wild on the base paths significant impact on the is the 2017 salutatorian at funding to be used towards 6:45 p.m. at the First Baptist The Indians collected nine with 11 stolen bases. future leadership of the state Haskell High School. He study abroad programs. For Haskell 0 0 1 1 0 Church in Haskell. If your hits. Kellen Parks and Rocky and nation. To achieve this plans to major in Animal Terry Scholars attending Haggard each collected 3 0 child needs a ride, call 864- Hamlin 0 0 5 2 2 goal, the Foundation awards Science with a specialization Texas Tech, this means that 2581. multiple hits for Haskell. 0 2 scholarships to students who in Meats Science/Business their scholarship award will meet the high standards set at Texas Tech University. He be worth well over $100,000 by the Founders, Howard is the grandson of Charles over the course of 4 years. and Nancy Terry. and Pam Gibson of Haskell, The Terry Foundation A long time resident of Floyd and Ruth Galloway Scholarship is more than a This Week’s Devotional Message: Houston, Howard Terry had of Abernathy and great scholarship; it’s a program. Faith sustained our leaders in their darkest hours been active for many years grandson of Pansy Harris of The program is designed Our founding fathers had to face turned for inspiration when forced in banking, construction, Haskell. to encourage student a full range of problems resulting to make a major decision; and they real estate and oil and gas. In 2011, the first year as success and retention. from the birth pangs of a young freely admitted that they could have With profound business a Terry Foundation school, With a dedicated program nation, including war and a great done nothing without this divine success over the decades Texas Tech welcomed coordinator and a host of deal of internal dissension. Yet even guidance. Thus their own greatness in the depths of despair they refused was underscored by their very denial and their family’s needs 18 Terry Scholars. Those resources at the disposal of to give up until the battles were won of it. Perhaps we are not all born met, the Terrys developed students started the Terry the scholars, success is highly and the problems resolved. What leaders, but all of us–and certainly a growing desire to give Scholar student organization anticipated. sustained them during those dark those who have been chosen to lead back to the community and, at Texas Tech, including a With 700 applications, the hours was their unwavering faith us today–would do well to follow the specifically, to help young Leadership Speaker Series. chance of making it through in the Almighty, to whom they example of those revered statesmen. people to reach their goals The next year we added the entire process is slim, so in higher education. 20 to the number. To date two of those fifteen chosen ATTEND CHURCH THIS SUNDAY Haskell High School there over 175 current Terry for Texas Tech University •––HASKELL––• Greater Independent Faith Chapel of Rochester seniors Chase Gibson and Scholars at Texas Tech coming from the same high East Side Baptist Church Baptist Church Randy Hollingsworth, minister Sun. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Payton Thomas have been University. Program growth school would indeed be rare. Terry Bunch, pastor Ollie Johnson, pastor Hwy. 6, Rochester notified that they each have like this is unprecedented in It certainly shines a positive Sun. 9:45 a., 11 a.., 6 p.; Wed. 7 p. Sun. 9:30 a, 11:00 a, 6:30 p; Wed. 7 p 600 N. 1st East, Haskell 301 N. 3rd St., Haskell •––SAGERTON––• been chosen to receive a the program’s 25 year history. light on the scholastic ability, Christian Church 940-863-4405 Sagerton Methodist Church generous Terry Foundation The caliber of students character and leadership Cory Graham, pastor Sun. 10:45 a.m. New Covenant Foursquare scholarship. applying at Texas Tech is of these two young men. Sun. Morn. 9:45 a.m. 107 N. Ave. F, Haskell Bill and Renee Glass, pastors Thomas, the 2017 outstanding. Texas Tech is We look forward to all you Sagerton Church of God Sun. 10 a., 11 a., 6:30 p. Wed. 7 p. valedictorian at Haskell High thrilled to be a part of the accomplish in the future. 200 S. Ave. F, Haskell Bruce Ray, pastor Faith Lutheran Church Anna Robbins, pastor Sun. 10:30 a.m. Thurs. 7:00 p.m. First Baptist Church Sun. 10:30 a.m. 714 North First East, Haskell Ollie Pierson, pastor Sagerton Trinity Lutheran Church Juddson Smith, Family Life Pastor Sun. 9:45 a.m., 10:55 a.m., 6 p.m.; •––RULE––• Commissioners’ Court report Rev. David White, pastor Wed. 6:30 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a., Worship 10:30 First Baptist Church 301 N. Ave. E, Haskell Scott Hensley, pastor The Haskell County a letter requesting payment. was not practical to house Hwy 380 East, Haskell Cornerstone Fellowship Sun. 9:45 a., 11 a., 5 p.; Wed. 7 p. Commissioners’ Court The County Agent inmates at the Rolling Plains Iglesia Bautista 1001 Union Ave., Rule met Tues., April 11 in their reported on the 4-H group Detention facility. El Calvario Baptist Church Sun. 9:30 a., 10:45 a., 5 p., Wed. 6 p. Primitive Baptist Church regular meeting place with activities, judging teams, No action was taken on Sun. 9:45 a, 10:45 a, 5 p; Wed. 7 p 1600 N. First St., Haskell Dale Turner Jr., pastor all members present. archery teams and shooting the closing of County Road 607 S. 7th, Haskell First & Third Sundays 10 a.m. All bills were paid teams. 415. First United God Loves You Ministries Corner of 8th & Robins, Rule Mark Wallace, pastor including the bill from Circle The county road number The closing of County Methodist Church Church Service 10 a.m. Church of Christ Paul Leonard, minister D Truck Sales. was corrected in the March Road 453 from the east Rev. David Johnson, pastor West side of square, Haskell Sun. 9:45 a, 10:40 a, 6 p; Wed. 7 p The monthly and 14 agenda from Loop Road intersection of County Sun. 9:45 a, 10:50 a, 6 p. Wed. 6 p •––WEINERT––• 201 N. Ave. F, Haskell 811 Union, Rule quarterly reports were 336 to County Road 393. Road 453 and County Road First Baptist Church submitted by Janis McDaniel, The resignation of Jasmine 451 and County 452 to the First Assembly of God Dan Bullock, pastor Primera Iglesia Bautista Alfa y Omegs Rev. J.C. Amburn Sun. 10 a., 11 a., 6 p., Wed. 7 p. County Treasurer. They were Klose from the extension west intersection of County Manuel Marin, pastor Sun. 9:45 a, 10:45 a, 6 p; Wed. 7 p Weinert approved. office was accepted. Road 453 and County Road 1500 N. Ave. E, Haskell Sun. 10 a., 11:00 a., 5 p.; Wed. 6 p. Weinert It was reported that a Meghan Kimbrough was 451 and County Road 465 St. George 500 Elm Street, Rule Foursquare Church Sweet Home representative of Con hired as the new secretary at South and west of Rule was Catholic Church Rev. Robert Harrison Edison has requested that the extension office. discussed, but no action was Father Angelo Consemino Sunday 11 a.m Baptist Church Russell Stanley, pastor the County Attorney send It was decided that it taken. Sat. Mass 7 p.m.; Sun. 9:00 a.m. Weinert 901 N. 16th, Haskell Sunday 10 a.m. •––ROCHESTER––• Gladstone Ave., Rule Church of Christ Church of Christ 940-997-2296 Philip Sims, minister Mitchell Greer, minister Sun. 9:30 a, 10:30 a, 6 p; Wed. 7 p Sun. 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. West Bethal Haskell School Menu 510 N. Ave. E, Haskell West on Main Street, Rochester Baptist Church April 24-28 Thursday: Breakfast pizza Elementary: pizza. First Presbyterian Church Rev. Clovis Dever First Baptist Church Sun. 10 a., 11 a., 8 p.; Wed. 7:30 p. Breakfast Friday: Dutch waffle, bacon Wednesday: Chicken fajita, Kelly Pigott, interim pastor Jim McCurley, pastor 300 Sunny Ave., Rule 1% milk, fat-free flavored Lunch lettuce and tomato garnish, Sun. Morn. 9:30 a.m. Sun. 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; 306 N. Ave. E, Haskell Prayer Time/Team Kids 5 p.m.; •––PAINT CREEK––• milk, 100% fruit juice variety Milk variety is available refried beans, salsa, tiny Trinity Baptist Church Wed. Youth meeting 7 p.m. Paint Creek and fruit are available at at every meal. Sandwich tomato cup, cinnamon Larry White, pastor 500 Main, Rochester Baptist Church every meal. available daily at elementary. applesauce Sun. 10 a, 11 a, 6:30 p; Wed. 6:30 p Union Chapel Baptist Church Sun. 10:00 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Weekly: Cereal, toast, Monday: Chicken nuggets, Thursday: Chicken 114 S. Ave. D, Haskell Clovis Dever Paint Creek muffin, yogurt, PBJ, animal mashed potatoes, roll, garden Parmesan, breadstick, salad, •––O’BRIEN––• Hopewell Baptist Church Sun. 9:45 a, 10:45 a, 6 p; Wed. 7 p crackers, cheese stick salad, veggies, fresh seasonal savory green beans, fresh Sun. 9:30 a., 11:00 a.; Wed. 7 p. Rochester O’Brien Baptist Church 908 N. Ave. A, Haskell Jim Reid, pastor Monday: Pancake wrap, fruit apple slices Sun. 9:45 a, 11 a, 5 p, 6 p, Wed. 6 p yogurt Tuesday: High school: Friday: Deli sandwich, O’Brien Tuesday: Chicken-n-biscuit Asian bowl, egg roll, baby lettuce, tomato, cucumber, Wednesday: French toast, carrots with ranch, steamed baby carrots, fruit, graham Sonic Drive-In HANSON PAINT sausage broccoli, pineapple, cookie. snack 1402 N. Ave. E & BODY SHOP Weekly story time 864-8533 207 S. 1st • 864-3631 The Haskell County Professional Auto Body Repair Library, 300 N. Ave. E, will Randy Phelps, Manager Glass Installation • 24 Hour Wrecker Service Rule School Menu host a weekly story time every Friday from 10 to April 24-28 fruit Steele Fire 10:30 a.m. Any age children, Breakfast Tuesday: Hot ham and Rule Co-op Gin with parental supervision, Fruit, juice and milk are cheese on a bun, tomato/ are invited to listen and offered daily. cucumber cup, snowball Apparatus & Elevator participate in stories, songs, Monday: Waffles, bacon salad Hwy. 380 East • 864-2208 301 Adams • Rule • 996-2421 rhymes and activities. For Tuesday: Biscuit, gravy, Wednesday: Chicken more information call 940- scrambled eggs, ham Alfredo, breadsticks, Tuscan 864-2747 or visit https:// Wednesday: Donuts, sausage veggies, carrot coins, apple Modern Way Smitty’s Auto www.facebook.com/ Thursday: Sausage, egg, slices HaskellCountyLibrary/. cheese sandwich Thursday: BBQ sandwich, Food Store Parts Friday: Breakfast pizza coleslaw, pinto beans, 1202 N. Ave. E • 864-3763 107 N. 1st East • 864-2607 Deadlines Lunch oranges All deadlines for issues of Milk is served daily. Friday: Chicken bowl, gravy, The Haskell Free Press the Haskell Free Press are at Monday: Pizza, broccoli roll, green beans, apple- noon on Mondays. bites, baby carrots, mixed pineapple d’light The HASKELL FREE PRESS‑Thursday, April 20, 2017‑Page 7 Rule Elementary wins fifth six weeks attendance challenge During the fifth 6 weeks secondary campus raised of school, Rule principal $142. Their prizes ranged Tim Holt organized a pie from coming in late for and pig contest to stress the the most money raised by importance of attendance. a class, to a pizza party for The elementary competed the best attendance rate. in grades PK-5 and the The Pre-K had the secondary was 6-12. best attendance rate for During the competition elementary with 97.70%. not only were students The sixth grade had a competing for attendance 99.57% to win in the they were also challenged secondary competition to raise money for their for the fifth 6 weeks. incentive funds. For every Ee-yor the pig was not $50 the elementary raised, cooperative for the pig they received one pie. They kissing contest so we will were able to raise $242 in try again next week. The five weeks. Prizes included elementary got to pie the PIE CONTEST–Rule principal Tim Holt receives a pie in the face from the Rule elementary classes. NO KISSES–Ee-yor the pig was not cooperative for pieing the principal, an principal. the Rule ISD pig kissing contest. So, principal Tim ice cream party and Holt got a reprieve until next week. extra recess time. The Calendar Support group Operation Recovery Fourth Sunday The Jones County Operation Recovery, a The public is invited Alzheimer’s Association faith-based 12-step meeting, to attend a fourth Sunday Support Group meets will offer two meetings– celebration at Hopewell the second Monday of an ‘early bird meeting on the month at 4 p.m. at Fridays at 9 a.m. and an Baptist Church, 908 Country Elegance, 1700 evening meeting on Fridays N. Ave. A in Haskell, Columbia St., Stamford. For at 7 p.m. at God Loves You featuring a special information, contact Patsy Ministries on the west side speaker each fourth ATTENDANCE WINNERS–Rule elementary classes had the greatest Richards at 325-773-5511. of the square. Sunday of the month. attendance for the fifth six weeks of school. 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Call 855-649- join our team providing ————————— home town health care to first front, 160 leased lake lots, RV park w/hookups, boat ESTATE SALE: Sat., April 7656. 16c slips, dock, ramp and fish cleaning facilities. ————————— Haskell County and the 22. 8:30 to ? 601 Gladstone, surrounding area. EOE. FOR RENT 130 +/- AC. ACROSS FROM VEDA’S CAMP–Cultivated Rule, Texas. Everything dryland perfect for expansion.–CONTACT FOR Help Wanted 16c 45’ Man $ INFORMATION must go! Sofa, refrigerator, —————————— 250 FARM & RANCH medical equipment, HELP WANTED: Hanson Lift per day $ 80 +/- AC. SE KNOX COUNTY–Drip and pivot. NE of king bed and mattress, Paint and Body Shop in Dump Munday. $120,000–NEW Haskell needs experienced 75 sewing machine, linens, per day 653 +/- AC. ON FM 617–All cultivated dryland, employee. Apply in Trailer kitchenware, lift chair, $ excellent bases and yields. $1100/Ac.–SOLD windmill, plows. 16c person. 1tfc Bobcat & 150 461 +/- AC. ON CR130 –Dryland. $1100/Ac.–NEW ————————— —————————— Bucket per day BARN ON HWY. 6, ROCHESTER –Over 24,000 sq. ft. CLINIC POSITION: $ of space with electricity and water. $120,000–NEW Real Estate Haskell Memorial Hospital Forks 25per day 36 +/- AC. U.S. HWY. 380 E –$2500/Ac.–NEW 37 +/- AC. ON 277 BYPASS IN HASKELL –A must see! is seeking a full time LVN or $ Digger 9” & 75 5 +/- AC. –Perfect homesite just outside Haskell city FOR SALE: Two landscaped a Certified Clinical Medical lots at 801 N. Ave. H in 12” Auger per day limits. Great views.–NEW Assistant for our primary REDUCED Haskell. Features a pier $ 445.605 +/- AC. –On Loop Rd. $950/Ac.– care clinic operations. Tree Shear 75per day 162.9 +/- AC. NW HASKELL CO. –Ideal dryland farm and beam foundation, LVN candidates require on CR 188. $900/Ac.–REDUCED ready for a new home. Has a current Texas license. Steele Fire 219.5 +/- AC. WEST OF O’BRIEN –Dryland farm all utilities and water well. Clinical Medical Assistant 940-864-2208 amongst pivots. $900/Ac.–REDUCED Metal insulated double car candidates require a 158.6 +/- AC.–Irrigated. $1450/Ac.–REDUCED garage with electric door 30 AC. WEST OF O’BRIEN ON 2229–$1500/Ac. current certification. One HASKELL RESIDENTIAL 706 N. 18TH ST.–Immaculate 5/4.5 with great floor plan on corner lot. $295,000–NEW Dodson EXPERT AUTO WORK 1015 N. AVE. D–2/1 on corner lot, great backyard. $32,500–NEW Concrete REASONABLE RATES 8851 FM 2163–5/3 on 6+/- Ac. with lined swimming tank.–CONTACT FOR INFORMATION Construction 988 CR 208–3 or 4/3 on 20 Ac. $214,000–NEW Commercial – Residential 1009 N. AVE. E–Well built 3/1. $99,900–REDUCED David Dodson 1507 N. AVE. E–4/3 on corner lot. $225,000–NEW 704 N. Ave. F • Haskell 911 N. AVE. L–3/1-1.5 on corner lot. $79,900–NEW 1801 N. AVE. G–3 or 4/3. $170,000–NEW 940-864-2038 See us for all your 408 N. AVE. C–4/2 with fireplace. $69,900–REDUCED Over 30 Years auto mechanic needs. 804 N. 9TH ST–2/2 on oversized lot. $64,900–REDUCED 20 years experience. 402 N. AVE. D–4/2. $52,000–REDUCED in the Business We do it right the first time. 1206 N. 9TH–3/2. Large corner lot. $67,000 FREE ESTIMATES US 277 South • Haskell 800 N. 3RD E–3/2 on large shaded lot. $89,900–REDUCED 1904 N. AVE. F–Large 3/3. $159,900–PENDING 1405 N. AVE. H–2 or 3/2. $44,500–REDUCED ERICH REID, OWNER 703 N. AVE. L–4 bdr., 3 baths, 2 half baths. Dual living room with basketball courts. $329,000–REDUCED REID 1407 N. AVE. E–Historic 4/2. $160,000–NEGOTIABLE 1507 N. AVE. F–4/2. $137,500–REDUCED 703 N. AVE. E–Large 4/3.5 with a pool. $212,500 ROOFING COMMERCIAL All Phases of Roofing 30+/- AC. N OF HASKELL–Commercial land on the Contract or Subcontract bypass of US 277. Contact for info.–NEW FREE ESTIMATES 419 S. 1ST ST. 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TAYLOR MANSKE LANDRY HANSON ASHLYN BEVEL JORDAN GARVIN It stands to reason that a very successful basketball Rent by the night, week or month. season would lead to One hunting cabin with 6 beds. honors and recognition in One cabin with a queen bed. the post-season. For the Laundry house and bath house. Haskell Maidens and their Horseshoe pit and picnic area. coach, that recognition just 5 RV spaces Like us on continues to pour in. and hookups. Facebook In fact, seven Maidens Credit cards accepted and Coach Eddleman made 218 CR 210 • Haskell the list for the Abilene Come enjoy your stay in Haskell County. Reporter-News 2A All Big Feels like Home! Country Girls’ Basketball Team. Named to the First Team-Sixth Man was sophomore forward Taylor Manske. Named district defensive MVP and TGCA C’ERA TAYLOR MAKINZIE GARVIN COURTNEY WHITT All-State, Manske averaged Region and TGCA All-State Named to the All Big 0, which averaged a 32 point 8.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, Girls’ Basketball Team. Bevel Country Honorable Mention win margin. 1.8 steals, 1.6 assists and 1.5 managed 10.4 points, 3.0 were junior Makinzie Garvin Eddleman says, “I was blocks per game. rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 and senior Courtney Whitt. just really fortunate to have Freshman guard Landry steals and .5 blocks per game. Garvin was earlier Named a very good team. I think Hanson earned Newcomer of Sophomore guard All-District Sixth Man, the biggest strength of our the Year as well as a spot on Jordan Garvin, also listed while Whitt received All- team this year was our the 2nd Team. Also named on the 2nd Team, did a bit District 1st Team honors. numbers. We had nine solid Newcomer of the Year in of everything while earning Maidens’ Coach Blake basketball players who really district play, she averaged All-District 1st Team honors. Eddleman took the All Big bought into their roles and 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, Her stats include 4.1 points, Country Coach of the Year complemented each other on 2.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.2 award. He and his staff the floor. We had great senior blocks per game in her first assists and .7 blocks per received District Coach and leadership and we had a great varsity season. game. Staff for District 8-2A. His bench. The team had another Ashlyn Bevel, a senior All Big Country 2nd team, which finished with a great year collectively and Team sophomore forward 29-6 overall record, ended these individual honors guard for the Maidens I was raised in a rural Big Country community C’Era Taylor, an All-District the season in a regional reflect the team’s overall adds 2nd team recognition until I left to attend Texas A&M University. I moved 1st Team selection averaged quarterfinal loss to Irion success, teamwork and to her already long list of back to the Big Country over five years ago to start a 6.2 points and 6.1 rebounds, County. He guided the team unselfishness.” accomplishments this season, family because I value the quality of life communities 1 steal and 1.5 blocks per to 21 straight wins and an Congratulations Maidens some of which include Co- like Haskell provide. With two kids under the age of night. unbeaten district run of 12- on a great season. Offensive MVP, TABC All- five, I feel like I could be an important voice for young families in Haskell. I also want our youth to see Haskell

as a community where they can have a successful Paint Creek names honor roll students career and raise a family. Paint Creek ISD has Third grade: A-B honor Sixth grade: A-B honor Madilyn Davis and Jaclyn I believe that being an alderman is more than voting released the names of roll, Alyssa Anguiano, Harry roll, Levi Rhoads. Snelling. on issues at a meeting; it is about being a conduit students appearing on the A Boyd, Aaron Gonzales, Zak Seventh grade: A honor Tenth grade: A-B honor between citizens and the city government, and I would and A-B honor rolls for the Jones and Maddy Tucker. roll, Ethan Jenkins; A-B roll, Angelique Steele. be honored to serve you on city council. fifth six weeks of school. Fourth grade: A-B honor honor roll, Mark Garcia, Eleventh grade: A honor I’m trying to meet as many people as possible by First grade: A honor roll, roll, Andrew Castorena, Ana Hall and Dylan Souther. roll, Felicity Hannsz. going door-to-door to introduce myself. If I have not Brianna Clary, Kamryn Melanie Clary, Katie Perez, Eighth grade: A honor Twelfth grade: A honor been by or you would like to talk to me sooner, please Delmasso, Lukas Jones and Alek Southerland and Alisa roll, Haylee Garcia; A-B roll, Corey Mengwasser and feel free to reach out to me by calling (214) 500-4506, Alexa Yanez; A-B honor roll, Walburg. honor roll, Zak Elkins. Buddy Trotter; A-B honor emailing [email protected] or visiting http:// Eli Hicks, Kaelem Nystrom, Fifth grade: A-B honor Ninth grade: A honor roll, roll, Devon Benitez, Hannah www.facebook.com/TellStevensHaskell. Jenna Scheets and Payton roll, Sirena Baiza, Mark Hall Desiree Acosta and Bailee Grand, Catherine Lemond Political advertising paid for by Tell Stevens for City Council Stanford. and Phaiden Spikes. Thomas; A-B honor roll, and Autumn Rogers. Second grade: A honor roll, Cort Rogers; A-B honor roll, Serenity Beaver, Colton Blair, Urijah Livingston and Calendar Adrianna Ramos. practice session will be held Music Jubilee the Thursday before the Haskell Co. The Haskell Country Jubilee. Music Jubilee will be held Arrest Report the second Monday of the Storm sirens No arrests were reported month from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The City of Haskell by the Haskell County at the American Legion will test the storm sirens Sheriff’s Office during the Hall in Haskell. Those Fridays between 11 a.m. week of April 10-16. interested in playing and and 2 p.m., weather listening are encouraged to Forty-five calls were made permitting beginning come and enjoy the fun. A to 911. Fri., March 10.

BIG COUNTRY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MEMBERS, MAKE PLANS 18th ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, April 20 at Rotan High School 6:00 p.m. Member registration in auditorium foyer BBQ meal catered by Rough Creek Catering in gym 7:00 p.m. Business Meeting in auditorium Door prizes will be given away throughout the evening to REGISTERED MEMBERS, including a total of $4,750 in energy credits: $1,000 Grand Prize Energy Credit, $750 Energy Credit, $500 Energy Credit, 5 of each $300 and $200 Energy Credits, and dozens of more wonderful items! If you don’t attend, you can’t win! Election of Board Members will take place for Districts 4,5 and 6. All members are encouraged to attend this very important meeting of YOUR cooperative! Big Country Electric Cooperative Stamford • Roby • Snyder