Calendar Noah Project Wild Horse Prairie Days results inside The Noah Project-North Advisory Committee will meet Fri., June 10 at noon The in the jury room of the Haskell County Courthouse. All members are asked to attend to discuss the Noah Musical to be held July 16. askell ree ress Summer lunches H F P Haskell CISD announces the VOL. 125–NO. 23, ©June 9, 2011 “The People’s Choice” 8 PAGES–ONE SECTION–75 CENTS sponsorship of the Summer Food Service program. Meals will be served at Haskell Elementary School Jasmine Klose crowned WHPD queen Cafeteria, 306 S. Ave. G, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday The Wild Horse Prairie Queen, served as emcee with at Haskell High School in the Haskell County Stock Show. Week. After graduating from through Friday ending July Days Queen’s Scholarship help from Sammy Larned. fall. Klose has participated in Klose has also been on the High School, she plans to 29. The program will be Contest was held Thurs., June Jasmine Klose was named FFA for the past three years Academic A team for three attend A&M to possibly closed July 4. Anyone ages 2 during the Sponsor’s Meal. the 2011 Wild Horse Prairie in leadership events such years, Varsity for two double major in Accounting 6 months through 18 years Contestants wore Western Days Queen and was the as Chapter Conducting and years, being named the All and Education with a minor of age is invited to come eat attire and interviewed earlier winner of the $750.00 Quiz, placing at the district District Offensive Player of in Mathematics. free. Adults are invited to in the day with judges from scholarship. She is the 17 year and area levels. She also the Year 2010 and Honorable Jenny Dudensing was come and eat for the price the surrounding area. Ashley old daughter of Eddie and showed the Reserve Grand Mention Abilene Reporter- named first runner up of $3.00 per plate. Meier, the 2010 WHPD Terri Klose and will be a senior Champion Rabbit at the 2011 News Top Ten Player of the and will receive a $250.00 scholarship. She is a recent Golf scramble graduate of Rule High School A one day, three person and the daughter of Lynn golf scramble will be held and Renee Dudensing. She June 11-12 at the Haskell will be attending Abilene Municipal Golf Course. Christian University to study Tee times are 8:30 a.m. accounting to become a CPA. and 1:30 p.m.. Call Casey In school, Dudensing was Larned at 864-2749 for entry active in , track and information. UIL academics. She was on Family reunion the 4-H State Council, District President, the Haskell Youth The 62nd annual Coody/ Board and the Gold Star Isbell family reunion will winner. She has been a very be held June 11-12 at the involved volunteer with the Portwood Pavilion, Seymour NOAH Project Food Drive City Park. Festivities will for the past ten years as well begin at 5 p.m., Sat., June as the Operation Christmas 11, with a pot luck dinner, Child. bingo and other activities. Others competing in this A catered lunch will be year’s contest were Katrina served at noon Sun., June Buerger, Kelsey Erwin, 12, followed by a business Dannes Holland and Laycee meeting and silent auction. Tullos. Family and friends are Sponsors for the invited to attend. Contact contestants were All That Ron Coody at 972 243-0720 Sparkles, Lynn and Renee for further information and Dudensing, Swenson Ranch, Sunday lunch reservations. Circle H Ranch, Eddie’s Girls Team Camp Welding and Island Ice. On Friday and Saturday, Scholarship donors June 10-11, the 1st Annual include Modern Way, First Rolling Plains Girls National Bank of Haskell, Basketball Team Camp will The Drug Store, Richardson’s be held at the Haskell High TrueValue, Pit and Grill, School Gym. Teams entered Dulaney Abstract, MA include Anson, Aspermont, Horses, Rochester Peanut Guthrie, Haskell, Hawley and Company, Lynn and David Stamford. 15 round-robin Dodson, Cole and Susan games will be held beginning Turner and Kenny and Susan at 10 a.m. on Friday with the Cockerell. last game starting at 8:15 Other donors were The p.m. A double-elimination Committee to Help Haskell tournament will begin County, Sue’s Flowers, Megan on Saturday at 11 a.m. Cox, The Carousel, Rolling A full concession stand Plains Regional Detention will be available including Center, The Drug Store, Susan hamburgers. Admission Cockerell, Lynn Dodson is free. and the 2010 WHPD Queen JASMINE KLOSE – 2011 WILD HORSE PRAIRIE DAYS QUEEN Ashley Meier. Music Revue The Big Country Music Revue family variety show Sandhill Cattle Co. wins WHPD Ranch Rodeo will be held Sat., June 11, Nineteen working ranch Tails Hats. saddle. Hunter Ranch of Knox City: Thompson Ranch of at 6 p.m., 1000 Union teams competed in the sixteenth Fifth place team was The doctoring event was Tony Hunter, Cody Aaron, Munday: Tyler Thompson, Trey in Rule, in the former annual Wild Horse Prairie Days Swenson Land & Cattle Co. of won by the combined team of Reece Clark, Buddy Thomas Thompson, Trey Propps, Seth Rule Methodist Church Rodeo last weekend in Haskell. Stamford. They received ropes B&S Cattle and Veale Ranch. and Joe Hand. Kuehler and Ryan Wakefield. building. Doors open at The events also included the from Roewe Outfitters. Sixth Saddle sponsor was Haskell Flowers Ranch of Old Glory: Sandhill Cattle Co. of Earth: 5:30 p.m. Admission is John Wallace Memorial Calf place team was the Thompson Healthcare Center. Jeff Flowers, Coley Flowers, Ray Tripp Townsend, Riley Smith, free. Concessions available Roping and the Ranch Horse Ranch of Munday. The mugging event was won Bradley, Michael Martin and Remington Smith, J.C. Bridges at intermission. To be a competition. Named Top Hand was Ryan by the combined team of B&S Waylon Davis. and Randy Knight. part of the show, call Jerry The first place overall team Clark from the Stewart Ranch Cattle and Veale Ranch. Saddle Stewart Ranch and Bowman Tongue River Ranch of Burke at 940-863-4191. winner was the Sandhill Cattle and Bowman Ranch of Munday. sponsor was Rike Real Estate. Ranch, both of Munday: Pate Dumont: Ryan Rankin, Quentin Co. of Earth. Team members He received spurs from Larned’s The branding event was Stewart, Jason Bowman, John Gass, Tyler Weatherford, Swim party are Tripp Townsend, Riley Storage Center. won by the Pitchfork Land Reed, Ryan Clark and Larami Tye Townsend and Gage A swim party for 8u Smith, Remington Smith, J.C. Top Horse was Spud of the & Cattle Co. Haskell County Stewart. Moorhouse. Diamond Darlins girls and Bridges and Randy Knight. They Stewart Ranch and Bowman Farm Bureau was the saddle Nail Ranch and Bar D Triangle Cattle and Black 10u Sweet Heat girls will received spurs from the Wild Ranch of Munday ridden sponsor. Ranch, both of Albany: Clint Cattle, both of Earth: Efrain be at held the Haskell City Horse Prairie Days Committee, by Ryan Clark. He received Members of the competing Brown, Bud Lowrey, Bucky Corrales, Tell Goode, Eugene Pool Tues., June 14 from and custom hats from D&S a hand tooled headstall and ranch teams were: Nail, Jim Tackett and Rusty Corrales, Clay Igo and Sam 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bring Aerial, 5-D Custom Hats and bit sponsored by Wild Horse Hager Ranch of Weinert: Schroeder. White. your jersey to turn in as Leather, Hager Quarter Horses, Prairie Days Committee and Eric Hager, Colt Ellis, Heath Spires Ranch of Snyder: Circle Bar Ranch of Truscott: “admission.” Helena Chemical Co. and a bronze statue sponsored by Hatfield, Jake Vickers and Bray T.J. Roberts, Frank Brea, Kye Jerry Bob Daniel, Colton Daniel, Quality Pest Control. the AQHA. Chambles. Brandon and Jake Murray. Kyle Everson and Zack Peters. Squash cook-off Second place team was the The bronc riding event was B&S Cattle of Terrell and Myers Ranch and Mimms W.T. Waggoner Estate of The sixth annual squash Crutch Ranch of Borger. They won by Seth Kuehler of the Veale Ranch of Benbrook: Buster Cattle, both of Claude: Scott Vernon: Weldon Hawley, Lance cook-off will be held received pocket knives from the Thompson Ranch of Munday. Frierson, Jimmy Shaffer, Bill Myers, Mike Mimms, Quentin Green, Chris Henry, Alan Rabel Fri., June 17 at Village Sanders Circle S Ranch. He received a saddle sponsored McElroy and Tres Campbell. Been, Pete Moberley and Tim and Cody Jones. Primitives in Rule. Entries Third place team was the by Wes-T-Go. Crutch Ranch of Borger: Mansfield. LaMejor Livestock and are due by 11:15 a.m. Circle Bar Ranch of Truscott, The Wild Cow Milking event Hegan Lamb, Mark Mitchell, Rocker b Ranch of Barnhart: Lamar Ranch, both of Seymour: Judging begins at 11:30 receiving blankets sponsored was won by Sandhill Cattle Co. Jake Mitchell, Cody Heck and Mitchell Sawyer, Dennis Webb, Bo Bourland, Stephen Sanders, a.m. Any kind of squash by the Circle Bar Ranch. Saddle sponsors were Central Josh Ownbey. Tony Martinez, Zane Cummings Matthew Cookston and dish is eligible, no charge Fourth place was the Texas Farm Credit ACA and Pitchfork Land & Cattle Co. and Dean Wadsworth. Matthew Phipps. to enter. combined team of B&S Cattle Anipro XF. of Guthrie: Brooks Hodges, Swenson Land & Cattle Co. The Wild Horse Prairie Days Index of Terrell and Veale Ranch of The sorting event was won Clay Timmons, Chris Abbott, of Stamford: Mark Voss, Caleb Committee would like to thank Benbrook. They received straw by the Crutch Ranch. Larned Chad Braker and Pat Butler. Rice, Carroll Jack Lewis, Stoney all the volunteers who helped Obituaries...... Page 2 hat certificates from Heads or Sales Center sponsored the NT Ranch of Stanton and Jones and Wes Foote. make this a successful event. Out of the Past..... Page 4 ECC Menu...... Page 6 Classifieds...... Page 7 FOR NEWS ITEMS OR TO SUBSCRIBE, CALL 940-864-2686 Page 2‑Thursday, June 9, 2011‑The HASKELL FREE PRESS Obituaries Marsha Lynn Payne Born May 20, 1975 in She was preceded in Alamogordo, New Mexico, death by her grandparents, she was the daughter of Elmer and Wilma Pruett Douglas Dewayne Moore and Gracie Moore; and great and Doris Ann Gordon. She grandmother, Elizabeth married Terry Payne May Cofield. 7, 1998 in Oklahoma City, Survivors include her Oklahoma. She attended husband, Terry Payne; Haskell High School and her daughters, Brittany earned an Associates Degree Moore and Tony Trevino of in Court Reporting at Rose Haskell, and Ashlyn Payne State Community College of Haskell; a son, Braden in Oklahoma City. After Payne of Haskell; a grandson, graduating, she taught court Hayden Trevino; parents, reporting at the college for Dewayne and Doris Moore MARSHA PAYNE the next year. She worked of Haskell; sisters Marilyn Funeral services for for the District Judge in Delacruz and husband Lupe Marsha Lynn Payne, 36, of Cleveland County, Oklahoma of Weatherford, Doretha Haskell were held Sat., June and later at Gavilon Grainery Robinson and husband Greg PAINT CREEK EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION–Paint Creek School’s eighth 4 at First Baptist Church in in Haskell where she enjoyed of Weatherford; nephews grade graduation was held Thurs., May 26, at the Paint Creek gymnasium. Haskell with Rev. Morris visiting with the farmers. She Joshua Granada and Cory The ceremony included a welcome from eighth grade sponsor, Faye Urich.The Johnson and Bro. Curtis loved karate, the outdoors, Robinson, aunt and uncle, invocation was given by Bryant Booe. The pledges were led by Dustin Wyrick Payne officiating. Burial was fishing, but most of all her Vance and Donna Saffel of and Stormy Darnell. The salutatory speech was given by Micah Waggoner. in Willow Cemetery under children and grandchild. Rule; great niece, Evangeline Caitlyn Mengwasser gave the valedictory speech. The presentation of the direction of Smith Family She attended Cornerstone Robinson; and cousins Jana diplomas was by Jim Raughton, principal. Shady Blue Dunlap offered the Funeral Homes of Haskell. Fellowship Baptist Church and Mike Joiner of Lubbock benediction. Phoi McGuire played the recessional and processional for the Mrs. Payne passed away and had a great faith in and Julie Saffel of Denton. graduates. Sixth, seventh and eighth graders were presented awards during Thurs., June 2. God. PD. NOTICE the awards ceremony. Graduates are front row, l-r, Chris Elias, Hunter Walker, Shady Blue Dunlap, Brandon Luevano and Sylvia Schantz; middle row, Rhett Lampe, Stormy Darnell, Hanna Colley, Kellie Jenkins, Caitlyn Mengwasser and Jordan Crossley; back row, Paul Nieto, Tyeler Anderson, Bryant Booe, Calendar Micah Waggoner, Joey Bosnjak, Brad Winterstein and Dustin Wyrick. night First Baptist Church in Haskell offi ce 863-1125 113 N. Ave. D. Haskell is hosting an open gym for volleyball every Phone and Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Volleyball players of all ages Internet– are welcome to come and play. There is no charge. For BOTH less than more information, call the church office at 864-2581. $ 00 Cancer support The Haskell Area Cancer 25 Support group meets every other Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Haskell “Home Town M e m o r i a l H o s p i t a l “Home Town Service Educational Building. For Service more information, call 940- You You Deserve” Deserve” 864-5964. Bible school The First United Methodist Church of Haskell will host Vacation Bible School Thurs., July 7 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. • Oxygen • Lift Chairs This year’s theme is “Get Fit GRADUATION ESCORTS–Serving as escorts during the Paint Creek eighth • Wheelchairs • Diabetic Supplies through Christ: Healthy • Oxygen•Oxygen •Wheelchairs • Lift •Hospital Chairs Beds grade graduation ceremony held May 26 were, l-r, Dalton Einhaus, Jarrett • Hospital•Trapeze Beds Bars •Walkers • Nebulizers •Canes Living Inside and Out.” VBS • Wheelchairs • Trapeze Bars • Diabetic Supplies is available to all children Lopez, Dylan Webb, Paige Ramirez and Sara Edwards. •Bedside Commodes • Power •Lift Mobility Chair • Hospital • Walkers Beds • • Ten Nebulizers Units from Pre-K through fifth • Trapeze • Canes•Diabetic Bars Supplies • • So Power • MuchNebulizers More!Mobility grade (those entering fifth • Walkers•Power • Bedside Mobility Commodes •Ten Units • Ten •So Units Much More! grade). 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You may call United Way of Abilene, cook-off to broadcast CancerCare’s CSN office at 325-672-0040 provides services in 19- Connect® Workshop Cancer or send an email info@ counties of West Central Survivorship: Living With, cancerservicesnetwork.org. Texas. Financial assistance is to be held Through, and Beyond Cancer. CSN provides post-diagnosis provided to cancer patients in The workshop will offer four assistance to cancer patients, active treatment and is based sessions for cancer survivors cancer survivors and their on a sliding scale. Emotional in Rule and their loved ones. families and caregivers by Caron Yates and social support programs The information is through direct financial, It is time again for the are provided free of charge primarily for cancer survivors emotional, and educational to anyone regardless of annual Squash Cook-off in who have recently completed programs. income. Rule. The big event is set for their treatment, but you may Fri., June 17 at the Village find the information helpful E-mail your news, photos and ads Primitives Store, located even if you were treated a BRITTANY BIRD – BRANDON ALLEN on Main St. in Rule. long time ago or are newly to The Haskell Free Press at Six years ago, well- diagnosed. Cancer survivors, [email protected] known Rule gardener, Bill family members, and friends Bird, Allen to wed Bowles, had an abundance have a chance to learn about or [email protected] Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bird Tech University, where she of squash. One day cancer-related issues with of Haskell are announcing obtained a B.S. in Exercise while visiting at Village others experiencing a cancer the engagement of their Sports Science. She is a high Primitives, he wondered diagnosis. The Brown Bag Lunch daughter, Brittany Bird, to school science teacher in aloud, “What can we do Series will be held in the Brandon Allen, son of Lisa Rotan, where she and the with all this squash?” The Hinds Square Classroom Allen of Big Lake. groom met. best answer seemed to be, The prospective bride is The future bridegroom located at 100 Chestnut, New! “Let’s have a squash cook- Suite 112, Abilene. Bring the granddaughter of Barbara graduated from Reagan off .” Furrh, Wallace and Margaret County High School and your lunch (drinks and Bowles has supplied Bird of Haskell, and the attended Sul Ross University dessert will be provided). Colonial Candles much of the squash entered Leading experts in oncology daughter of the late Marva where he earned a B.S. in New fragrances! Caldwell, all of Haskell. Geology and a M.Ed in in the contest for the past will provide the most up- The prospective Education and Physical five years. to-date information in an bridegroom is the grandson Education. He is a former Everyone in the area audio format. The schedule The Carousel Gift Shop of Glen and Barbara Reynolds coach at Rotan High School is invited to prepare their includes: Erlinda Mayfi eld and Jess and Bell Allen, all of and has accepted the favorite squash dish and Thurs., June 23, noon to Open M-F 10 to 5:30. Sat. 10 to 4 1:30 p.m., Chemobrain: The Southside of the square in Haskell Big Lake. Defensive Coordinator job come join the fun. Entries 940-864-2069 Bird was born and at Medina High School for must be at the store by Impact of Cancer Treatments on Memory, Thinking and raised in Haskell and the 2011-12 school year. 11:15 on June 17. They graduated from Haskell The couple is planning a Attention will be judged by “squash Thurs. June 30, noon to High School. After High wedding in July 2011 at Fort experts” at 11:30. Entries school, she attended Texas Concho in San Angelo. 1:30 p.m., Weight Changes may be submitted in the after Cancer Treatments: following categories: Why is it Happening and Father’s Haskell Co. youth casseroles, bread, dressing, What Can I Do About It? desserts, pickles, relish and Thurs., July 7 noon to 1:30 Day is miscellaneous. p.m., Stress Management attend conference Joyce Turner of Village for Caregivers: Taking Care Haskell County Farm attends Rule High School, Primitives says, “There of Yourself Physically and June 19! Bureau selected six high son of Ramiro and Mary are no entry fees, and Emotionally school students to represent Quintero; and Daniel Turner, the winners only receive Thurs., July 12 noon to the county at Texas Farm who attends Rule High bragging rights.” There 1:30 p.m., Fear of Recurrence We have gifts your Dad will LOVE! and Late Effects: Living with Bureau’s (TFB) annual Youth School, son of Robert and were approximately forty Uncertainty *Russell Stover Candy Leadership Conference held Brenda Turner. squash dishes entered last June 6-10 at Angelo State During the TFB Youth “Our goal of thes e year, and they are hoping *Colognes & Aftershaves University in San Angelo. 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Page 4‑Thursday, June 9, 2011‑The HASKELL FREE PRESS Opinion TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION State Capital Calendar Food distribution HIGHLIGHTS The Haskell County By Ed Sterling Ministerial Alliance Food Distribution Center will distribute food Sat., June 18 from 10 a.m. til 11:30 a.m. Lawmakers tackle unfinished Supposing the momentum at 206 S. 2nd (building east work continues with Republican of Civic Center) in Haskell. in special session majorities in the full House and AUSTIN–State lawmakers full Senate, school districts and Volunteers and boxes are did not go home on May 30, the the taxpayers responsible for needed. last day of the regular session of most of their funding, will face the 82nd Texas Legislature. a 2012-2013 biennium with $4 Food distribution Their work was incomplete billion less to work with than The Haskell County when time ran out. they had in the 2010-2011 state Ministerial Alliance Food A Senate filibuster over budget. Distribution Center will cutbacks in education funding House and Senate members distribute food Sat., June 18 has been the main pointed- are expected to try to attach from 9:30 a.m. til 11 a.m. at the to reason for the holdover. amendments to school funding First Baptist Church in Rule. But Gov. Rick Perry issued and other legislation in floor Volunteers are welcome. proclamations listing plenty debates to come. of other problems he also Panel OKs Homecoming wants lawmakers to solve in smoking ban bill The Haskell-Mattson- the 1st called session, which Public places where food and W e i n e r t - R o c h e s t e r commenced May 31. They are: alcohol are consumed would go Homecoming will be held •An accounting clean-up smokeless under legislation by Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2011. bill for House Bill 1, the state Rep. Myra Crownover, R-Lake budget passed in the regular Dallas. session; Crownover’s HB 46 aligns • H e a l t h c a r e c o s t with “economic and structural From Out of the Past containment (through an as-yet incentives to improve the quality From the files of The Haskell Free Press uncreated interstate health care of Medicaid services” in the compact instead of the federal governor’s special session goals 10 Years Ago and brother Bill took over Data Systems and Analysis. pin. government); and also aligns with general June 7, 2001 the store. 40 Years Ago Haskell County 4-H •Access to services through cost-cutting measures. Ford Cole, ended his Haskell CISD will soon June 10, 1971 girls attending Joint District managed care; In June 4 testimony, twenty year career as Minister have new stands on the west Barry O’Neal, son of Mr. 4-H Leadership Camp, are •Economic and structural Crownover said that banning of Music at First Baptist side of the football stadium. and Mrs. L.R. O’Neal of Norma Jo Earles of Paint incentives to improve the smoking in public places could Church in Haskell. The stands were destroyed in Haskell, has received his M.D. Creek; Patricia Thompson quality of Medicaid services; save the state $31 million in The 6666 Ranch won the the April tornado. degree from the University of Rule; and Sherry Newton •Congressional redistricting; 2012 and 2013 in smoking- Wild Horse Prairie Days Haskell’s Dusty Meeks has of Texas Medical School of Mattson. The girls were and related costs that would include rodeo this year. Top Hand been selected to the NAIA at Dallas. He will begin an selected for their participation •Reform of the Texas hospitalization, doctor visits, W i n d s t o r m I n s u r a n c e medication and more. award went to Ray Bradley all-American track team. The internship at the University and interest in 4-H work. Association. The House Appropriations of the 6666 Ranch. Midwestern State University of Arkansas Hospital. Mrs. Maxine Lovett Adair H o u s e a n d S e n a t e Committee approved Attending the Celebration sophomore becomes the first Ray Sefcik, of Hobbs, New of Rule and Mrs. Betty Jo committees moved quickly. The Crownover’s bill on a vote of 19- of Educational Excellence all-America ever from MSU. Mexico, has accepted the Sanders of Weinert were powerful House Appropriations 1, with freshman Rep. Charles Reception at Midwestern 30 Years Ago position of assistant football among a group of seven Committee, under Chairman Schwertner, R-Georgetown, State University were Rule June 4, 1981 coach and head basketball students who graduated Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie, an orthopedic surgeon, voting High School seniors Josh Haskell High School coach at Haskell High School m a g n a c u m l au d e at considered the state fiscal against. Smith, Gloria Aguinaga, Matt students Aaron Weaver, according to head coach commencement exercises matters bill on June 2 and In closing, Crownover said Arendall, Sabrina Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tommy McAdams. held at Hardin-Simmons passed it on Saturday, June 4. more than 20 states have passed Jeffrey Murray, Tiffany Weaver, and Monty Moeller, Educational Specialist University. The bill employs accounting similar legislation and she didn’t McDuff, Cole Wolsch and son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wylie Smith received his 100 Years Ago strategies such as payment want to see Texas, and especially Janae Smith. Moeller, have been selected hood for the educational June 10, 1911 delays and deferrals and tax rural Texas towns that may not collection speed-ups to balance pass anti-smoking ordinances, Andrew Martin, son of to attend Texas American specialist degree from E.E. Marvin has secured the budget. attract more smokers and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Martin Legion Boys State. Northern Arizona University. the agency for the Brush And, to smooth the way become “ashtrays.” of Haskell, received a Master Mr. and Mrs. Mansel The son of former Haskell automobile and will leave for toward agreement with the Social media of Arts degree in psychology Robertson were honored with residents Mr. and Mrs. Dallas to get one of the cars. upper chamber, Pitts said, the to help TxDOT from Midwestern State a 50th wedding anniversary Carl Smith, he is currently The Pierson Building on House will take up and consider June 1 was the first day of University. reception in the home of Mr. working on his doctorate. the north side of the square, the Senate’s version of the bill hurricane season. 20 Years Ago and Mrs. Bud Grand. It was 50 Years Ago is nearing completion. When passed June 3 by the Senate The Texas Department of June 6, 1991 hosted by their children and June 8, 1961 finished it will be one of the Finance Committee under the Transportation is planning to After 53 years of serving grandchildren. D.L. (Jack) Spear of prettiest and most modern leadership of Chairman Steve make greater use of Twitter the Haskell area, Pogue Calvin Wilfong, son Haskell, was given recognition buildings in town. Ogden, R-Bryan. feeds and Facebook postings Grocery is calling it quits. The of Mr. and Mrs. Andy for his long service with the W.S. Fouts, who keeps a SB 8 by Senate Education to get helpful emergency store, founded by Wash and Wilfong graduated from the maintenance division of the pack of greyhounds, hunted Chair Florence Shapiro, information to Texans faster with Mr. Tompkins on his R-Plano, was approved at and more efficiently. Curtis Pogue, has remained University of Texas at Austin State Highway Department. committee level. It would allow TxDOT Executive Director in its original location. In with a Bachelor of Business He received an engraved farm north of town. They school districts, instead of Amadeo Saenz said, “If the the late 1940’s, Bud Pogue Administration degree in certificate and a gold lapel failed to find any wolves. firing or laying off teachers, last few years have taught us to furlough them and grant anything, it’s that social media unpaid leave, as long as funding is an effective way to reach Ask the Mayor remains less than 2010-2011 thousands of Texas citizens.” By John Gannaway, Mayor of the City of Haskell levels. Officials laud prayer decision SB 7 by Senate Health and Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. David Thanks to Randy Bowers for understand our not having the greater than 35 mph, 3) Cannot sausage with the trimmings Human Services Chair Jane Dewhurst and Attorney General taking the column last week. I ban. Agree that it is a matter of be driven more than two miles was excellent. We crowned the Nelson, R-Flower Mound, also Greg Abbott in separate news think it’s a good idea to have a personal responsibility, but don’t from where normally parked, 4) Queen Jasmine Klose. was approved by the committee. releases praised a June 3 federal guest columnist every so often all our problems boil down to Should be driven by a licensed The parade was fun! Seems It identifies $3 billion in court decision to allow a prayer and think I’ll try to do that at that? Personal responsibility driver. And, be safe! like it was better this year than efficiency savings that could be to be delivered in public during least every quarter. As it turned that you throw a cigarette out the Our new Public Works head, last, more participants, but accomplished through agency a Texas high school’s graduation out, we didn’t get out to Ruidoso window and start a fire, personal Matthew Duran, is working very maybe it’s because I wanted it to rule changes, such as moving ceremonies. after all. Our good friends, the responsibility that you take hard…he cleaned up the park be. No music yet…maybe next Medicaid prescription benefits Under a decision by the Paces, lost their dad, Lynn, Jr., care of your own abandoned gazebo, trimmed trees, etc., is year. Initial reports of the 2011 under managed care programs U.S. Court of Appeals for the and we needed to stay in town. vehicles, falling down houses, working on the RV park sign WHPD show a large increase and implementing an electronic Fifth Circuit, a district judge’s visit verification system, to injunction that would have Ruidoso will still be there when overgrown lots. The problem bringing it up to code–sanding, over the 2010 attendance. and, ensure that reimbursements censored prayer at Medina their needs are met. It’s hard to is people do not take personal varnishing and putting the that is good news. I attended to providers are paid for actual Valley High School’s 2011 lose our folks, been there and responsibility. If nothing else, current rate which is $12.00 both nights of the rodeo and services. graduation has been dissolved. know what it means to have I’m afraid Haskell County not for every night after the first Saturday night it was packed. ones close friends there to shore having a burn ban is bad P.R. for free night. We’ve probably Thanks to the Larneds: Sammy, you up. us. I’m wondering if we have an been losing a good amount of Gerri and Casey for their hard The Betterment Committee extended burn in our county if money by not monitoring the work. has been checking the list of other counties would say, “Yep, RV park better. Have a feeling Haskell National Bank is abandoned vehicles. Ninety- they’re the ones who didn’t that is going to change. Duran receiving a face lift–a new paint Established January 1, 1886 six out of 196 or about half think it necessary to have a burn will be attending the Code job. Wish other businesses PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY have already been taken care ban.” But I could be wrong. Enforcement School in June and would consider doing as much. 420 North First Street • P. O. Box 555 of. Citizens have handled their School is out and the kids when he returns he will likely The east-bound U.S. 380 HASKELL, TEXAS 79521 problems in a responsible way are ecstatic. Noticed 40 cars hit the ground running even monument announcing Haskell Phone 940-864-2686 • Fax 940-864-2687 and very few have had to have at the swimming pool on the faster–so if you have a feeling will be started soon. Thank [email protected] letters written telling them Saturday after school was out… you might be in violation of Jerry Lewis for his fine and they will be fined if they don’t kids could swim free for the a city or state ordinance you economical job. What an John McDougal ...... Publisher comply. day. About 5 p.m. everyone had better re-think, line-up or he’ll addition to our city…send us Lisa Shaw ...... Business Manager Regarding the burn ban cleared out and I figured they’d be visiting with you. more! Doris McDougal ...... Production controversy: I do have an had their fill of sunburn. The Guess graduation was a Windy, windy, windy… Caron Yates...... Staff Writer opinion, as you would guess. I temperature was 110 degrees. success. I had thought I would when is it going to be enough? subscribe to the Southwest Farm Did enjoy a sno-cone at Payne attend, but you know, the Ray Perry was talking about the Periodical Paid Haskell, Texas 79521 Press and about two publications Utley’s sno-cone stand. What temperature was 108 degrees drought in the ‘50’s. He said, (USPS 237-040) ago they had a map of Texas. a good way to teach a child and the spirit was willing, but “Granted it was dry, but the SUBSCRIPTION RATES: All counties with a burn ban responsibility and business the flesh was weak. wind did not blow like it has this Haskell County, one year, $25.00. were colored red; those without sense. Also noticed that there I really appreciate the hard year.” Does anyone remember Outside of Haskell County, one year, $34.00. were, white. Haskell and Cottle are some really young looking work of all the city employees it ever being this windy–every NOTICE TO PUBLIC-Any counties were about the only kids driving golf carts in the who have put forth a real effort day? Maybe if the wind slowed erroneous reflection upon the character, reputation or standing of ones in our area that did not streets. I realize with the price to clean the town up for Wild down a bit it might just rain. any firm, individual or corporation will 2011 have the ban. In fact 211 out of of gas being so high that this Horse Prairie Days. I can see It’s like the ole-timers say: “It’ll be gladly corrected upon being called to the attention of the publisher. 254 counties do have a burn ban, may be an alternative for some the difference. We just have one rain just as soon as this dry spell POSTMASTER: Send address but hey, Haskell may be smarter families. Following are some chance for a first impression. is over” and the other saying changes to The Haskell Free Press, P.O. Box 555, Haskell, TX. 79521- than all the other 211. A man rules/guidelines for operating Wild Horse Prairie Days kick- is: “We are one day closer to a 0555. from Rotan who knew I was the golf carts: 1) Don’t cross major off was Thursday night with rain.” Bring it on cause there This issue mailed Wed., June 8, 2011 mayor of Haskell approached highways, 2) Operate only on the Sponsors’ Gala–we had are a whole bunch of us that me; he was aghast and couldn’t roads where speed limit is not a ball. The meal of steak and are ready. The HASKELL FREE PRESS‑Thursday, June 9, 2011‑Page 5 Wild Horse Prairie Days event winners

FOURTH PLACE TEAM–Fourth place team honors SECOND PLACE TEAM–Second place team honors THIRD PLACE TEAM–Third place team honors went went to the combined team of B&S Cattle of Terrell went to the Crutch Ranch of Borger. Pictured, l-r, to the Circle Bar Ranch of Truscott. Pictured, l-r, and Veale Ranch of Benbrook. Team members are, are Billy Lamb and Tina Lamb. They received pocket are Colton Daniel, Kyle Everson, Jerry Bob Daniel l-r, Jim Shaffer, Buster Frierson and Tres Campbell. knives from Sanders Circle S Ranch presented by and Zack Peters.They received blankets sponsored They received straw hat certificates from Heads or Jacky Sanders, right. by the Circle Bar Ranch. Tails Hats, presented by Rick Phemister, left.

WILD COW MILKING WINNER–The Sandhill Cattle Co. of Earth team took the honors in the Wild Cow FIFTH PLACE TEAM–Fifth place team honors Milking event. Presenting the saddle, sponsored went to Swenson Land & Cattle Co. of Stamford. SIXTH PLACE TEAM–Sixth place team honors by Central Texas Farm Credit ACA and Anipro/ Pictured, l-r, are Carroll Jack Lewis, Wes Foote, went to the Thompson Ranch of Munday. Pictured, XF is Dale Bullinger, left. Team members are, l-r, Mark Voss and Stoney Jones. They received ropes l-r, are Trey Thompson, Ryan Wakefield, Tyler Remington Smith, J.C. Bridges, Riley Smith, Randy from Roewe Outfitters. Thompson and Trey Propps. Knight and Tripp Townsend.

BRONC RIDING WINNER–Seth Kuehler, left, of RANCH HORSE COMPETITION WINNER–Tripp SORTING WINNER–The Crutch Ranch of Borger Thompson Ranch of Munday accepts the saddle Townsend, left, of Sandhill Cattle Co. of Earth won the sorting event at the Wild Horse Prairie Days for the bronc riding contest from Casey Larned. accepts the saddle sponsored by First National ranch rodeo. Accepting the saddle, sponsored by The saddle sponsor was Wes-T-Go. Bank of Haskell from Sammy Larned. Larned Sales Center, is Billy and Tina Lamb.

DOCTORING WINNER–The combined team of MUGGING WINNER–The combined team B&S B&S Cattle of Terrell and Veale Ranch of Benbrook Cattle of Terrell and Veale Ranch of Benbrook won BRANDING WINNER–The Pitchfork Land & Cattle won the doctoring event during Wild Horse Prairie the mugging event during Wild Horse Prairie Days Co. of Guthrie won the branding event during Days. Presenting the saddle, sponsored by Haskell and the saddle sponsored by Rike Real Estate, the Wild Horse Prairie Days. Presenting the Healthcare Center is Casey Larned, right. Team presented by Sammy Larned, right. Team members saddle, sponsored by Haskell Co. Farm Bureau, is members, l-r, are Buster Frierson, Jim Shaffer and are, l-r, Buster Frierson, Tres Campbell and Jim Casey Larned, left. Accepting the saddle is Clay Tres Campbell. Shaffer. Timmons.

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TOP HORSE–Ryan Clark, third from left, from the TOP HAND–Ryan Clark, center, from the Stewart Mike Harrell Stewart Ranch of Munday on Spud was presented Ranch of Munday was named Top Hand of the Wild a headstall and bit from the Wild Horse Prairie Days Horse Prairie Days Ranch Rodeo. Spurs, presented and Committee and a bronze statue from the AQHA by Sammy Larned, left, and Casey Hooper of from Casey Hooper, WRCA representative, second WRCA, right, were sponsored by Larned’s Storage The Haskell Free Press from left, and Casey Larned, left, and Sammy Center. Larned, right. Page 6‑Thursday, June 9, 2011‑The HASKELL FREE PRESS

WINNING TEAM–The Sandhill Cattle Co. of Earth took first place honors during Wild Horse Prairie Days. Pictured are, l-r, Casey Larned, Remington Smith, Randy Knight, Tripp Townsend, J.C. Bridges, Riley Smith, Casey Hooper and Sammy Larned. They received spurs from the Wild Horse Prairie Days Committee, shirts from Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative and custom QUEEN’S CONTESTANTS–Wild Horse Prairie Days queen contestants hats from D&S Aerial, 5-D Custom Hats and Leather, Hager Quarter Horses, included, l-r, Kelsey Erwin, Katrina Buerger, Dannes Holland, Jasmine Klose, Helena Chemical Co. and Quality Pest Control. Jenny Dudensing and Laycee Tullos.

PARADE FIRST PLACE WINNER–Kisco had the PARADE SECOND PLACE WINNER–Haskell PARADE THIRD PLACE WINNER–Haskell Chamber first place winning float in the Wild Horse Prairie National Bank had the second place winning float of Commerce had the third place winning float in Days parade. in the Wild Horse Prairie Days parade. the Wild Horse Prairie Days parade. This Week’s Devotional Message: You never graduate from the school of faith The completion of your education, life; only there is no ‘graduation’ from whether high school or college, brings this school. Faith must be continually you literally to the threshold of life. You studied, renewed and practiced, and have now been given all the skills you will your education never stops; but the need to go out into the ‘real’ world and rewards are the confi dence and peace face whatever problems and challenges of mind which enable you to face any will be thrown in your way. In the situation that may arise. Th is knowledge same manner, your religious education is available to you at the church of your will prepare you to come to grips with choice every Sunday.

JOHN WALLACE MEMORIAL CALF ROPING WINNER–George Roland, center, was the winner of the saddle sponsored by Micro Beef Technologies, •––HASKELL––• Hopewell Baptist Church Faith Chapel of Rochester during the Wild Horse Prairie Days John Wallace East Side Baptist Church Sun. 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Randy Hollingsworth, minister Memorial Calf Roping event. J.W. Wallace, left, and Sun. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Jay Beerley, Senior pastor 908 N. Ave. A, Haskell Hwy 6, Rochester Carl Hopkins, right, made the presentation. Shawn Smith, Youth Worship pastor Greater Independent Baptist Church •––SAGERToN––• Sun. 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.; Wed. 7 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a., 11:00 a., 6:30 p.; Wed. 7 p. 600 N. 1st East, Haskell 301 N. 3rd St., Haskell Sagerton Methodist Church Christian Church New Covenant Foursquare Stephania Gilkey, pastor Winners named in Sun. Morn. 9:45 a.m. Frank Slayton, minister Bill and Renee Glass, pastors Sagerton Sun. 10:45 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 6:30 p.m. 107 N. Ave. F, Haskell Wed. 7 p. Faith Lutheran Church John Wallace Roping Church of God 200 S. Ave. F, Haskell Rev. Dr. Keith Palmquist, pastor Sun. 10:30 a.m. Bruce Ray, pastor First Baptist Church Sagerton The John Wallace Leonard of Sonora, 10.3. Sun. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Rev. Jim McCurley •––RULE––• Memorial Roping was held Third Go-Round: 1. Forest Wed. 7:00 p.m. Jason Daniels, minister of Youth and Music 714 North First East, Haskell Sun. 9:45 a., 10:55 a., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Sun., May 29 in Haskell. The Elder of Snyder, 8.3; 2. Craig Trinity Lutheran Church 301 N. Ave. E, Haskell Russell Stanley, pastor championship saddle was Leonard, 8.8; 3. Clayton Sun. 9:45 a., 11:00 a., 5 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Rev. David White, pastor Cornerstone Fellowship Baptist Church sponsored by Micro Beef Shaw of Lubbock, 9.6; 4. 1001 Union Ave., Rule Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Worship 10:30 Morris R. Johnson, pastor Technologies. The results Travis Lewis of Lubbock, Hwy 380 East, Haskell Sun. 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Primitive Baptist Church are: 9.8. Iglesia Bautista El Calvario Wed. 7 p.m. Dale Turner Jr., pastor First & Third Sundays 10 a.m. First Go-Round: 1. Adam Short Go-Round: 1. Art Flores, Interim pastor 1600 N. First St., Haskell Corner of 8th & Robins, Rule Gray, Seymour, 9.9; 2-3. George Rowland, 9.6; 2. Sun. 9:45 a., 10:45 a., 5 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. God Loves You Ministries 607 S. 7th, Haskell Mark Wallace, pastor Church of Christ Carter Davis of Snyder and Clayton Shaw, 9.8; 3. Jay First United Methodist Church Church Service 10 a.m. John Greeson, minister Jordan Weaver of Snyder, Hollabaugh of Stephenville, Sun. 9:45 a., 10:40 a., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Rev. Tom Long, pastor West side of square, Haskell tie 10.6.; 4. Matt Kenney of 10.2; Ryan Watkins, 10.7. 811 Union, Rule Sun. 9:45 a.m., 10:50 a.m. 6 p.m. •––WEINERT––• Midland, 11.1. Average: First place and ATTENDWed. 6 p.m. CHURCHFirst Baptist Church THIS SUNDAYPrimera Iglesia Bautista Second Go-Round: saddle winner with a time of 201 N. Ave. F, Haskell Alfa y Omegs Dan Bullock, pastor 1. George Rowland, 41.2 on four head was George First Assembly of God Sun. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. Manuel Marin, pastor Sun. 10 a., 11:00 a., 5 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. Stephenville, 9.7; 2. Ryan Rowland; 2. Ryan Watkins, Rev. J.C. Amburn Weinert 500 Elm Street, Rule Sun. 9:45 a., 10:45 a., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Weinert Foursquare Church Watkins of Stephenville, 9.8; 43.1; 3. Clayton Shaw, 47.1; 1500 N. Ave. E, Haskell Rev. Robert Harrison Sweet Home Baptist Church 3. Carter Davis, 10.2; 4. Craig 4. Jay Hollabaugh, 51.9. St. George Catholic Church Sunday 11 a.m Russell Stanley, interim pastor Sunday 9 a.m. Father George Roney Weinert Gladstone Ave., Rule Sat. Mass 7 p.m.; Sun. Morn. 9:00 a.m. •––RoCHESTER––• WHPD Ranch Horse 901 N. 16th, Haskell Church of Christ West Bethal Baptist Church Church of Christ Steve Wilis, minister Rev. Clovis Dever Sun. 10 a., 11 a., 8 p.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. Philip Sims, minister Sun. 9:45 a., 10:45 a., 6 p.m.; Wed. 6 p.m. 300 Sunny Ave., Rule competition results Sun. 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.; West on Main Street, Rochester •––PAINT CREEK––• Wed. 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Results of the Ranch of Haskell. 510 N. Ave. E, Haskell Paint Creek Baptist Church Joseph Barrett, pastor Horse competition held Junior Horse Class and First Presbyterian Church Sun. 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 6 p.m.; Sun. 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6 p.m. Paint Creek Kelly Pigott, interim pastor Prayer Time/Team Kids 5 p.m.; during Wild Horse Prairie Senior Horse Class, Tripp •––o’BRIEN––• Sun. Morn. 9:30 a.m. Wed. Youth meeting 7 p.m. Days were: Townsend of Sandhill Cattle 306 N. Ave. E, Haskell 500 Main, Rochester O’Brien Baptist Church Cowboy class, Ray Co. of Earth. Trinity Baptist Church Union Chapel Baptist Church Jim Reid, pastor Bradley of Flowers Ranch The competition consists Sun. 9:45 a., 11 a., 5 p., 6 p, Wed. 6 p.m. Larry White, pastor Clovis Dever O’Brien of Old Glory. of three events, including Sun. 10 a., 11 a., 6:30 p.m.; Wed. 6 :30 p. Sun. 9:45 a., 10:45 a., 6 p.m.; Wed. 7 p.m. Ranch Hand class, Tina reining, cutting and 114 S. Ave. D, Haskell Rochester Lamb of Milliron L Ranch roping. Sonic Drive-In HANSoN PAINT 1402 N. 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Modern Way Smitty’s Auto Serving Haskell Clear Fork Crime Stoppers Food Store Parts County 1202 N. Ave. E • 864-3763 107 N. 1st East • 864-2607 Since 1886 1-800-222-TIPS The HASKELL FREE PRESS‑Thursday, June 9, 2011‑Page 7 Paint Creek ISD lists honor roll students Paint Creek ISD has Daniel Salinas, Gabe Todd Crossley, Brittany Herring, and Brianna Yanez. released the names of and Antonio Yanez. River McTasney, Danielle Third grade: A-B honor students appearing on the Fifth grade: A-B honor Oliver, Jamie Todd and roll, Nancy Acosta, Tanner A and A-B honor rolls roll, Abby Blair, Cheyenne Charitie Winterstein. Booe, Kayla Bosnjak, for the sixth six weeks of Elias, Felicity Gentry, Eleventh grade: A honor Madyson Moore, Jaclyn school. Bayden Graham, Katelyn roll, Katrina Buerger, Caleb Snelling, Adaline Utley, First grade: A-B honor Jenkins, Marina Salinas McCord, Haley Myers and and Larissa Villarreal. roll, Chris Acosta, Dawson and Caleb White. Felysha Walker; A-B honor Fourth grade: A-B honor Conn, Ethan Jenkins, Jaron Sixth grade: A honor roll, Jimmy Abner, Katie roll, Garrett Arendall, Jr. Langford, Kolby Tidrow roll, Corey Mengwasser; Bosnjak, Cole Gardner, Bogle, Bailey Hawkins, and Jordan Westerman. A-B honor roll, Caitlyn Georgina Ipina, Kelsey Daniel Salinas and Gabe Second grade: A honor Douglass, Catherine Smith and Bryson Young. Todd. roll, William Bogle, Gracie Lemond, Melisa Rock and Twelfth grade: A honor Fifth grade: A-B honor Oliver, Eric Perkins, Buddy Trotter. roll, Shana Armstrong; roll, Abby Blair. Isidro Salinas and Corbin Seventh grade: A-B A-B honor roll, Jordan Sixth grade: A-B honor Waggoner; A-B honor honor roll, Paige Ramirez. Adkins, Curtis Bishop, roll, Catherine Lemond. roll, Jasmine Boyd, Steven Eighth grade: A-B honor Nathan Edwards, Hunter Eighth grade: A-B Crain, Dakota Davis, roll, Bryant Booe, Hanna Hall, Denton Reed and honor roll, Bryant Booe Danica Elias, Zakary Colley, Stormy Darnell, Joshua White. and Micah Waggoner. Elkins, Gabriel Mitchell Shady Dunlap, Rhett Students appearing on Ninth grade: A-B honor and Brianna Yanez. Lampe, Brandon Luevano, the A and A-B honor roll roll, Cody Mayfield and Third grade: A honor Caitlyn Mengwasser, Sylvia all year were: Kadie McCord. roll, Nancy Acosta; Schantz, Micah Waggoner First grade: A-B honor Tenth grade: A honor A-B honor roll, Tanner and Dustin Wyrick. roll, Chris Acosta, Dawson roll, Katie Jones. Booe, Kayla Bosnjak, Ninth grade: Shawn Conn, Ethan Jenkins and Eleventh grade: A honor K’Lee Lampe, Madyson Myers; A-B honor roll, Kolby Tidrow. roll, Katrina Buerger, Caleb Moore, Jaclyn Snelling, Cody Mayfield, Kadie Second grade: A honor McCord and Haley Myers; Adaline Utley and Larissa McCord, Dalinne Reed roll, Gracie Oliver and A-B honor roll, Katie PERFECT ATTENDANCE–Recognized for having Villarreal. and Tarah Trotter. Isidro Salinas; A-B honor Bosnjak. perfect attendance for the second semester at Fourth grade: A honor Tenth grade: A honor roll, William Bogle, Jasmine Twelfth grade: A-B honor Paint Creek School were Danica Elias, left, and roll, Garrett Arendall; A-B roll, Katie Jones; A-B Boyd, Dakota Davis, Zakary roll, Shana Armstrong, Denton Reed. Elias received a 22” flat screen TV honor roll, Jr. Bogle, Bailey honor roll, Matthew Booe, Elkins, Gabe Mitchell, Eric Curtis Bishop, Hunter Hall and Reed received a notebook lap-top computer. Hawkins, Natividad Ipina, Cheyenne Buerger, Kylie Perkins, Corbin Waggoner and Denton Reed.

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Haskell is now taking preferred. Apply at 20 S.W. in the Business lightly used 2 years. BARGAINS GALORE AND of drawers, bar stools, US 277 South • Haskell FREE ESTIMATES nightstand, Americana applications for all Third Street, Hamlin, Texas ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED. home dècor, movies, toys, positions. Apply in from 8:00 to 5:00 Mon-Fri dryer (electric), bicycles, person. 44tfc or call 325-576-2356. Christmas decorations, ——————————SOLD 23-24c guitar, stereo, large mirror, WES-T-GO now accepting ★ and much more. Fri., June applications for cashier. Clear Fork 10 from 6 p.m .to 9 p.m. and Apply in person at store. Haskell County Realty Sat., June 11 from 7 a.m. to 400 N. Ave. E. 18-25c Crime Stoppers —————————— 9 a.m. at 7483 U.S. Hwy. 1-800-222-TIPS 380 East, Haskell. Leach’s CARETAKER needed for 103 N. Ave. E • 940-864-2665 lady in Rule. Days. Light house. 23c 1-800-658-6342 ————————— housekeeping, prepare one meal. 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It ————————— Service experienced Store MDS position requires Managers. $30,000 base pay similar experience, LTC 1002 N 6TH–MOVE IN READY! 3/1. $28,500. is a pier and beamNEW construction with a large SRCACCESS.NET. High plus bonus potential.NEW NEW Experience NEW preferred. *** NEW *** Contract Pending speed internet $9.95 and kitchen, living room, large bedrooms and Full and Part Time Food Apply today, 1207 N. AVE. K–IMMACULATE HOME! 3/1. up. 41tfc Service experienced Team original wall paper, a recent roof and sits on start tomorrow!! $32,900. *** NEW *** ————————— Members. We pay above EOE. For more information, one-half acre. Great minimum wage and off er please call our Administrator 110 MADEN LN.–VEDAS CAMP, LAKE for seclusion and Lost and Found a pay raise upon ServSafe or DON, at (940) 864-8537, STAMFORD! 3/2. $35,500. privacy. Certifi cation.UNDER CONTRACTor apply in person 705 ROBINS–RULE–MUST SELL. GREAT NEW Background checks and HASKELL FOUND: Two brown male BRICK HOME! 3/2, two car garage, fi replace. RULE. 700 SUNNY AVE. Large spacious dachshunds in the middle drug screens will be admin- HEALTH CARE istered. CENTER $45,000 or best off er. rooms and tall ceilings in this classic 1926 of Hwy. 277 near Haskell. 1504 No First St 2255 VEDAS CAMP RD.–WOW MUST home. Th e interior of this two bedroom, one ApplySOLD online SOLD at SOLD Dogs are approximately Haskell bath home has neutral colors to fi t anyone’s six months old. 325-677- www.richesondq.com Equal Opportunity Employer SEE– COMPLETELY NEW INTERIOR! 2/1. 1049. 23c $80,000. *** NEW *** décor. Th e living room has a fi replace with 903 US HWY. 277 S.–BEAUTIFUL ROCK gas logs, new carpet and opens into the dining ————————— UNDER CONTRACT HOME W/ACREAGE, BARNS & GUEST area through FrenchSOLD doors. Th e open kitchen- WE ARE HOUSE! 4/3. $290,000. dining area has laminate wood fl oors, a gas LOOKING FOR… UNDER CONTRACT range, refrigerator and many cabinets. Other amenities include extra storage buildings, A man or woman to REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED 605 N. AVE. L–DON’T MISS THIS DEAL represent Farm Bureau 3/2. $20,000. carport, a one-car detached garage, water Insurance in this area. 1206 N. AVE. J–WONDERFUL HOME! 3/2. well, fi ve refrigerated Th e person we seek is $67,500. window units and a probably employed but great garden spot. may be experiencing job 806 N. 16TH–SITS ON 4 ACRES–JUST dissatisfaction because RENOVATED! 4/2. $59,900. See photos at www. of insuffi cient income 804 N. 3rd EAST–1996 BEAUTIFUL BRICK rikerealestate.com. or lack of potential for NORTHEAST HASKELL COUNTY. 100 professional growth. HOME! 3/2. $135,000. We o er REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED Acres (+/-) out of CRP. Th is property could easily be broken out into cultivated acreage. •3 year training income 500 S. 3rd. ST. – SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME •Assigned accounts Th ere are some small mesquite trees, but not 3/2. $49,900. •License assistance an abundance. One tank is located on the west •Complete training program 701 N. AVE. E–SPACIOUS HOME WITH side of the property. To locate this property, •Career in this area CHARACTER. 3/3. $81,000. If you would like to take U.S. Hwy 380SOLD east of Haskell and then represent one of the most SOLD SOLD SOLD north on FM 266 to CR 260 and turn east respected companies in 325 WAYLON RD–JUST OUTSIDE OF (right). No minerals are available and the the industry please call or TOWN! 3/2. $69,900. property is reasonably priced. write for an appointment. Farm Bureau Insurance “Where we make You our #1 Priority” Come by Rike Real Estate for a complete list. 508 N. 1st Residential, Commercial, Land Haskell, TX 79521 List with us, we have Buyers for all 940-864-2647 www.haskellcountyrealty.com areas, all properties and all price ranges. Page 8‑Thursday, June 9, 2011‑The HASKELL FREE PRESS Clear Fork Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS

SUMMER READING PROGRAM–The Haskell County Library kicked off their summer reading program “Dig Up a Good Book!” last week. Shirley Sloan was the program presenter on Thurs., June 2, assisted by Riley Sloan. Those attending strung beads as the craft time activity. Readers attending the program were, front row, Shalee Dunnam, Evan Enriquez, Grace Boggan, JULEE ANN COLBERT Caden West, Adaline Utley, Aly Hernandez; back row, Ramiro Olvera, Riley Sloan–helper, Austen Sanford and Colby West. This program is sponsored by The Texas State Library and Archives Commission, the Haskell County Library and the Friends of the Library. Colbert Summer reading program kicks off honored Julee Ann Colbert, MSN, It is time for the Summer of good books available for Keeping the children’s recently was honored with Reading Program at the children to read. reading skills up during the Academic Distinction at Haskell County Library. The program will be held summer is very important Children ages five to eleven each Tuesday and Thursday so they don’t forget and fall the Hooding Ceremony of are welcome and encouraged in June and July from 10 to behind when school starts. the University of Oklahoma to come listen to a story, 11 a.m. with the exception of This program is sponsored Health Science Center. She make a craft and have Tues. July 5. No program will by The Texas State Library will continue to work as a refreshments. be held that day. and Archives Commission, neonatal nurse in Oklahoma The theme for this Come in and register the Haskell County Library City. summer is “Dig up a good for this summer program and the Friends of the She is the daughter of book.” The library has lots and pick up a reading log. Library. Robin and Lee Ann Colbert and the granddaughter of Bailey and Nancy Toliver LWG meeting to be held and the late Dr. Bob and Golda Colbert, all of 940.256.0660 in Haskell Fri., June 17 Haskell. The USDA Natural resource concerns to be For more information, Resources Conservation addressed for eligible call the USDA-NRCS office The Paint Creek School Service (NRCS) and the practices and ranking for in Haskell at 940-864-8516 Haskell Soil and Water county based funding. ext. 4. NRCS office locations Conservation District Recommendations and program information Administration, Staff and (SWCD) invite the public provided by the LWG can be found on the Texas and any agencies with an meeting will be reviewed NRCS website at www. interest in conservation by the State Technical tx.nrcs.usda.gov. Senior Class of 2011 issues to participate in a Advisory Committee Persons with disabilities would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for Local Work Group (LWG) (STAC) to help implement w h o r e q u i r e s p e c i a l awarding college scholarships to the Class of 2011. Our students are accommodations and/ meeting to be held at the the Environmental Quality fortunate to live in such a supportive community. Included with the list USDA Service Center in Incentives Program (EQIP), or alternative means for Haskell. This meeting will be and other conservation communication of program of sponsored scholarships are the 2011 award recipients. June 17 at 9 a.m. programs offered by NRCS. information (Braille, Large The purpose of this The 2008 Farm Bill print, audiotape, etc.) Citibank of Haskell ($250) – Shana Armstrong public meeting is to stipulates that conservation associated with this meeting Committee to Help Haskell County ($500) – Shana Armstrong should contact Carl W. receive input from farmers, programs must continue to First National Bank of Haskell ($250) – Shana Armstrong ranchers, local agencies, be locally led. Through stake Homeyer at 940-864-8516 organizations, businesses holder meetings, the public is ext 4 at least two weeks prior First National Bank of Haskell ($250) – Curtis Bishop and other individuals who given an opportunity to help to the meeting with his/her Modern Way ($250) – Jordan Adkins have an interest in natural local conservation leaders specific request. Paint Creek Scholarship ($250) – Dillon Emert resource concerns and needs set program priorities. Paint Creek PTO ($500) – Nathan Edwards in Haskell County. Funding for these programs Paint Creek PTO Family of the Year ($500) – Curtis Bishop Input received will may be made available to Al-Anon Paint Creek Ex-Students ($200) – Hunter Hall allow the LWG to make eligible producers through Al-Anon meets recommendations on the application process. Thursday evenings at 8 Paint Creek Ex-Students ($200) – Josh White p.m. at the AA building Rotary Club of Haskell ($500) – Shana Armstrong across from the RV park in e Smith Family Funeral Homes ($200) – Jordan Adkins Student in the News Haskell.

Thomas Kyle Simpson of Simpson earned an Rule completed requirements Associate of Applied for a degree from Wayland Science degree in Justice Baptist University’s Plainview Ad m i n i s t r at i o n f r o m campus recently. Wayland. Thank

The BoardYou! of Directors of the Haskell CISD Educational Foundation would like to thank the following sponsors for making the 2011 Legacy Banquet a huge success: Haskell County Insurance Agency–Chan Guess, Texas Tabs Inc.– Mike and Julia Harrell, B&B Auto Supply– Jerry and Linda Briscoe, Th e Drug Store–Lonnie and Kim Meredith, Haskell Modern Way Inc.–Sam Bitner, Larned Sales Center– Sammy Larned, Penman Service Ltd–Ray Penman, Bailey Toliver Chevrolet, Big Country Family Dental in Haskell– Dr. Robert Moon, Smitty’s Auto Supply–Floyd Baker, Hanson Paint & Body Shop–Bobby and Lance Hanson, H & R Block–Leona Hanson, Smith Family Funeral Homes–Brad Smith, Big Country Electric Cooperative, Haskell Veterinary Clinic–Dr. James Gober, Rochester Peanut Company, First National Bank Haskell, Richardson’s–Carl Milburn, Haskell National Bank, Central Texas Farm Credit–Dale Bullinger, Matlock & Associates–Becky Off utt, State Farm Insurance Agency–Tom Bassett, Rolling Plains Crop Insurance MUNDAY - HASKELL - STAMFORD Agency–Raford Hargrove, Wallace Cox Jr., Rike Real Estate, LLC–John Sam (940) 864-8555 and Mary Rike, Wes-T-Go Convenience Stores, Stamford Floral–Kay Perry, fnbmunday.com ABC Greenhouse–Debbie Earles, and Ken and Nelda Lane