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$1 TradiTional Care • BeauTy Care dieTary Care • Therapy aCTiviTies Wheeler soCial serviCes • hospiCe Care • ameniTies NURSINGVol. 28, No.17 & REHABILITATION Wheeler County,(806) Texas 826-3505 • 1000 Kiowa St. • Wheeler, Thursday, TX July79096 11, 2019 Wheeler’s annual Fourth celebration a hit Shamrock mayor submits$1 By MADIE SWEATT up for kids in the community. Winners ty. Winners from the 14th Annual 1st Lt. Reporter from the pageant were: 0-2 years Mr. Fire- Ben Britt Fun Run/Walk were: 10 & under resignation letter With big plans to execute for the annual cracker Calvin Moore and Miss Firecrack- male, Yassel Perez with a time of 18:01, Wheeler County Fourth of July Celebration, er Remi Ottis; 3-6 years Mr. Firecracker female, Hailey Bradstreet with a time of By JEFF BLACKMON the community gathered, supported and Wyatt Tignor and Miss Firecracker Sarina 29:03; 11-18 male, Rylan Clark with a time Publisher helped make the 34th annual Fourth of July Reeves; 7-10 years Mr. Firecracker Nathan of 14:02, female Shaylyn Whiteley with a City of Shamrock Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Beck confirmed Tues- celebration a fun and successful day. Cooper. time of 17:43; 19-30 male, Ethan Meri- day morning Shamrock Mayor Aaron Shannon submitted a res- The festivities kicked off Wednesday af- The Fourth began with Breakfast with wether with a time of 14:19, female, Haley ignation letter Monday afternoon to city officials. ternoonVol. 28,with No.34 the 6th annual Mr. and Miss Leon and Marianne followed by the annu Wheeler- Sparks County, and Taylor Te xasChapman tied with a The City of Shamrock City CouncilThursday, will have November to take action 7, 2019 on Firecracker Pageant, followed by Hammer al Lt. Ben Britt Fun Run/Walk. The Fourth time of 14:33; 31-55 male, Josh Britt with the resignation in its regular meeting Monday, July 15. Entertainment’s Dueling Pianos and J.W. of July Parade made its way through town a time of 18:15, female, Rhandyl Vineyard Shannon took the reigns as mayor after defeating incumbent Lane andF CRRIDAY X putting F onOOTBALL a show for the with aMinisterial variety of floats from people Alliance all with a time of 17:40;hosts 56+ male, Jackannual Buc Weatherby Thanksgiving in the 2018 regular city council election. meal community while bounce houses were set around the Wheeler County Communi- Wheeler (8-1, 4-0) hosts Continued on Page A8 Wellington (8-1, 4-0), 7 p.m Shamrock (3-6,2-2) hosts Quanah (3-6, 2-2), 7 p.m. Fall bazaar this weekend Shamrock’s United Methodist Church is hold- ing it’s annual Fall Bazaar Saturday, November 9 for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will have the annual Trash and Treasure, Kids Crafts, baked goods as well as food booths serving stew and chili. There will also be a silent auction with 100% of the pro- ceeds going to missions. Everyone is invited to come out and have a good time and good food. Berry World Champion CSN photos/ Jim Beck Participants in the 1st Lt. Ben Britt Fun Run line up at the starting line behind Wheeler Veterans holding the banner “Home of the Free Because of the Brave.” Winners of the run were -10 and under -boy Yassel Perez; girl – Hailey Bradstreet; 11-18- boy- Rylan Clark; girl – Shaylyn Whiteley; 19-30 -male – Ethan Meriwether; female- Hailey Sparks and Taylor Chapman; 31-55High – male – Josh Point Britt; female – Rhandyl Vinyard; 56 and older - male Jack Helton; female – Becky Shirley. Oldest participant was Jack Helton. COUNTY STAR NEWS/Taire Knight & Jim Beck The Shamrock Ministerial Alliance served the community its annu- al Thanksgiving Dinner Monday night at the Shamrock Community Center. This is an annual event put on by the local churches and its for the 3rd purpose is to strive for the greater good. The meal consisted of the traditional turkey and dressing along with a buffet of sweets for every palate. They also had a canned food drive with all the canned goods going to the Shamrock Meals On Wheels. There was an amazing year straight turnout with great music and food. Irish Toy Box sign ups begin next week Submitted by Irish Toy Box able to accept your application. We understand that the unexpected happens The holidays are approaching quickly and it is time to start getting our and are willing to help if this pertains to your family. Christmas lists made! Irish Toy Box sign ups will be the second week of Last year we were able to help 89 children which was 28 families. This November. year we are expecting the same, if not more! We hope to have plenty of mon- The two dates for sign ups are Monday, November 11 from 3:00 p.m.-5:30 ey to buy an item for each child and hopefully more. p.m. at Radio Shack and Tuesday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. As a fundraiser this year we will be having a bake sale at Radio Shack on at Radio Shack as well. Under NO circumstances will we accept late appli- Tuesday, November 26. There will also be a Christmas tree up with children/ cations. families to “adopt.” We are also taking NEW toy donations or NEW with tags We would also like to remind you that you must show proof of financial coats or cold weather gear. You can drop these items off at the County Star need when signing up. News or Radio Shack. We also have an account at Happy State Bank if you —Examples of this would be bringing reduced school lunch proof, Medic- would like to donate directly to the “Irish Toy Box account.” Winner of the Club/Organization Division of the aidparade card orwas even Flying food Heartsstamp proof. Quilts. We Right, are requiring the this so that we are sure If you have any questions feel free to contact Ashlee Reeves (806) 220- Wheeler High School Cheerleaders take a ride inthat the we parade. are helping More those pictures in need. inside You this must issue. provide this or we will not be 9542, Melissa Sanders (806) 216-1783 or Autumn Ferguson (512) 656-9331. Shamrock VFDWheeler puts County on annual Sheriff’s Departmentfireworks Jail display Report Kaylynn Beth Johnston, 36, Shamrock, TX, Dropped and Released 10/25/2019 Brown, William Charge- Simple Assault, Bond- Fine Release- Kelly Renee Westbrook, 44, Wheeler, TX, Carillo, Jesus Released 10/18/2019 with promise to appear Charge- Public Intoxication, Bond- Fine, Release- Cooper, Garret Adam Samuel Johnston, 35, Shamrock, TX, Released 10/24/2019 With Promise to Appear Cross, Dustin Charge- Simple Assault, Bond- Fine, Release- Krital Joy Wyatt, 29, Las Vegas, NV, Charge- Defries, Danny Released 10/18/2019 with promise to appear Poss CS PG 2>=4G<400G, Bond- $20,000.00, Estep, Danny Roy Eugene Jones, III, 19, Weatherford, OK, Released- Release on Bond 10/26/2019 Garcia, Arturo Charge- Poss Marij <2oz, Bond- $1,500.00 Re- Derek James Taylor, 29, Pampa, TX, Charge- Gouge, Levi lease- Released on Bond 10/18/2019 Simple Assault, Bond- Fine- Released- Released Helm, Bobby CSN photos/ Jim Beck Dalton Logan Hannah, 22, Weatherford, OK, with Promise to Appear 10/26/2019 Howland, AdamThe Shamrock Volunteer Fire Charge- Poss Marij<2oz, Bond- $1,500.00 Re- Chelefectita Johnson, 41, Odessa, TX, Charge- Hufstedler, MichaelDepartment did an excellent lease- Released on Bond 10/18/2019 Warrant Agg. Assault W/Deadly Weapon. Bond- Jones, Allan job again this year in provid- Braiden Chrisptoher Scott, 19, Weatherford, $45,000.00. In Custody Jones, James ing a spectacular fireworks OK, Charge- Poss Marij<2oz, Bond- $1,500.00 Daniel Arthur Larson, 54, Palmyra, MO, Lopez, Andy display. The display is an an- Release- Released on Bond 10/18/2019 Charge- Driving while Inoticated- Bond, Lopez, Luis nual event the fire department COURTESY PHOTOS Kolby Joe Rivera, 19, Weatherford, OK, $1,500.00, In Custody Ma, David does each year located by the Cecil Berry repeated as the World Champi- Charge- Poss Marij<2oz, Bond- $1,500.00 Re- Brookie Levet Larson, 58, Atlanta, GA, Mathis, MichaelDalton O’Gorman Rodeo Are- on of Cowboy Mounted Shooting for the third lease- Released on Bond 10/18/2019 Charge- Tamper Fabricate Phyical Evidence- Morales, Rolandona. year straight. Cecil also won year end cham- William Christopher Adams, 19, Weatherford, Bond $15,000.00 Released on Bond 10/30/2019 Numsell, Rusty pionships in Rifle, Shotgun and for the Sr. Di- OK, Charge- Poss Marij<2oz, Bond- $1,500.00 Marinetti Mazzini, 50, Shamrock, TX, Charge- Olicarez, Omero vision. Cecil was Rookie of the year in 2016 Release- Released on Bond 10/18/2019 Warrant Theft >=$200<$750 Bond $2,500.00, Oliver, Robert for CMSA. The championship was held in Dustin Blake Tollison, 37, Shamrock, TX, Charge- Warrant- Fugitive from Justice, No Clayton, Pletcher Amarillo recently against competitors from 6 MAN DEL CS PG 1>=1G<4G, NO Bond, In Bond, Released to Randall County Porras, David different countries. Cecil is a retired Army offi- Custody William David Hiser, 37, McLean, TX Charge, Reta, Gilberto cer of 24 years and lives near Wheeler. Leslie Jernellan Meshaun Liles, 28, Smyrna, TN, Poss Driving while Intoxicated w/Child under 15 YOA, Salas, Juan Berry wins the World Title in Open Shotgun Marij >4oz=5lbs, Bond $12,500.00, Release- Re- Bond- $12,500.00. Released on Bond 11/03/2019 Shackleford, Johnathen for the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Associa- leased on Bond 10/19/2019 Alexander Ray Dougherty, 19, Wheeler, TX, Sheline, Robert tion high point.