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STAMFORE
AMERICAN
“Your Hometown Newspaper”
Leader Vol. 103, No. 8 American Vol. 82, No. 47
Thursday, February 20, 2003
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Krista Spitzer, Teresa Nauert, and Becky Nauert invite you to come by 4 Star Feed at 400 W. McHarg,
to see all of the new changes. phpto by Cheyenne Powell
City Council Approves New Executive
Director of Economic Development
The Stamford City Council met
in regular session Monday, Febru-
ary 17,2003 in the Council Cham-
ber at Stamford City Hall. The
meeting was called to order and the
minutes from the previous meeting
on February 3, 2003 were ap-
proved.
Randy Murphree with Eco-
nomic Development Board re-
ported that on February 13, 2003,
the EDC board had met in regular
session and recommended the po-
sition of Executive Director of
Economic Development be offered
to Kelly Cheek, who was present
at the meeting and was accompa-
nied by his wife, Meagan.
Mr. Cheek was raised in
Abilene and attended Cooper High
School. He holds a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Political Science
from McMurry University and a
Master of Science Degree in So-
cial Services Administration from
Abilene Christian University. He
has six years of Public Service
Stamford City Council elects Kelly Cheek to Executive Director of
Economic Development Corporation. photo by Steve Garcia
New Gift Shop has Shops within a shop
By Mary Coffey Mitche\
At 4 Star Feed, owners Tony &
Teresa Nauert and Tony’s parents
Leland & Becky Nauert have
opened a gift shop extraordinaire.
There are many different kinds of
merchandise each with its own
nook or little shop if you will. The
Garden Decor Shop has metal
fence panels, urns, stand alone
crosses. The Jewelry Shop has the
largest collection of cross jewelry
and wall hanging I’ve ever seen in
one place. There is a grand assort-
ment of necklaces, bracelets, belts
and what have you in silver, tur-
quoise, and crystal. The Soap Sis-
ters Shop has a number of hand
made goats milk soaps, scented
lotions, creams, lip balm, bath salts
and other personal care products.
The Candle Shop has lots of scents
and shapes to choose from, and
don’t forget the candle sticks and
holders. The Honey Shop has
Honey Tree Honey, WHH Ranch
bread and butter pickles, cowboy
candy, salsa, cowpoke relish, bean
bag dinner and then there is Rachel’s
Jam Ranch with several to choose
from. The Watkins Products Shop
has all the regulars plus double
strength Vanilla. Let’s not forget the
Candy Shop. The Real McCoy
Knife Shop has a lot of different
kinds to choose from. The Men’s
and Ladies Clothing Shop has men’s
western camo shirts, blue denim
and leather shirts all by Lapco.
The ladies decorated bib over-
hauls and denim decor orated shirts
are one of a kind. Then there is a
coat rack with a baby ranch work
coat along with all the other sizes.
Now I am quite sure I have missed
something, so come in and see for
yourself.
Although they had an open house
this past December, some of the
above wasn’t available at that time. v
Kristra Spitzer is the genius behind
the Soap sister’s products which
she makes herself. She has three
children, JT, 13, Kalie Rae 12 and
Kalee Lyn 10. All the mostly bam
wood fixtures and displays were
made and decorated and stocked
by company employees, except for
the new main counter which was
built professionally by Justin Reid,
Wesley LeFevre, Chris Garcia,
Arron Duniven and last but cer-
tainly not least John Pike. Accord-
ing to Tony [and the rest concur]
“John,” the accountant, “is the glue
that holds this thing together.” Tony
asked John to say something. He
turned around from his work at the
desk, paused sufficiently, started to
stand, then said, “Something”,
then, went back to work. He looks
like a man of hard work and few
words.
4 Star Feed has been serving
Stamford and the surrounding area
for 21 years and at the present lo-
cation since 1992. With any farm
feed and chemical supply store,
livestock feed and chemicals are
their bread and butter. They have 4
machines that apply chemicals and
fertilizer in 5 counties within a 50
mile radius. They have a good sup-
ply of show animal stuff. They also
have an expanded pet foods shop
and have started specialty mixing
horse and cattle feeds with the 4
Star Brand. This spring they plan
to have a larger lawn and garden
center, which will of course have
your bedding plants, pot plants,
seeds and tomato and pepper
plants.
The crew seem to be fun loving
and good natured and aim to please.
And sometimes they tease. Teresa
said I’m the favorite daughter-in-
law and Becky says she is the fa-
vorite mother-in-law and every-
body says Becky is the best cook.
Tony and Teresa’s children
work some in. the store. Tyler, 15
and sometimes Tannon, 12 works
Saturdays and summers. Trey age
6 also works. His job is dusting
shelves, the ones he can reach you
know.
I found something I couldn’t live
without before I left Come visit,
bet you will too.
Administration with the City of
Abilene. Murphree requested the
City Council’s approval to award
the position to Mr. Cheek.
The Council unanimously ap-
proved the appointment. Murphree
also informed the council that the
EDC was considering placing
Kelly in an office in City Hall since
he would be working closely with
City Manager Jack Harper. Both
are familiar and very comfortable
with this type of structure. --
Cheek briefly addressed the
Council to state he is looking for-
ward to working with the City
Manager and hopes to have a posi-
tive impact for the City of Stam-
ford.
Kelly’s official starting date is
March 3rd. He and his wife are
both looking forward to living in
the area.
In other business, the Council
voted to accept a bid proposal for
properties at 404 S. Hobart and 813
S. Wetherbee. A Racial Profiling
Breakdown was reviewed and ap-
proved for acceptance.
City Manager Jack Harper was
given approval to have Mike Duran
of Traylor Associates proceed with
the 2002-2003 Home Program
Grant Application.
In the City Manager’s report.
Harper reported he had attended the
first two days of his 2-year certifi-
cation program for Certified Pub-
lic Manager in Lubbock on Febru-
ary 13th & 14th. He also met with
Kay Howard of A & J Howco Ser-
vices about presenting Stamford’s
$250,000 grant application for wa-
ter line improvements in Stamford
on Tuesday, February 25th and a
$52,000 grant for the City to be
Pink Ladies-The
Heart of the Hospital
The staff of Stamford Memo-
rial Hospital surprised the Pink La-
dies Auxiliary at their February
meeting by serving cookies and
punch as a thank you for all the
Pink Ladies do in support of the
hospital and the community. The
Pink Ladies is an organization that
was formed in the Stamford area
in May of 1977. The local chapter
is very active in the community.
They serve in many ways but the
most visible is through the local
Thrift Store and the Hospital Gift
Shop. They also sponsor an an-
nual Salad Luncheon every year in
May. Members of the Pink Ladies
donate their time and effort so that
others may benefit from their ser-
vices.
Over the years the Pink Ladies
have been responsible for helping
to bring about many changes at the
hospital. Most recently the Pink
Ladies have purchased or helped
to purchase many pieces of equip-
ment for the hospital that benefit
the community. Some of the addi-
Pfctured are the Pink Indies (top l-r): Bobbie Smith, Fern Bullard, Ethel Duggan, Anna Bess Cobb, Rebbecca Hensley, Bobbie Barnett, I>ou
Whitley, Thelma Hansen, and Pat Prewitt. Sitting (l-r): Dorothy Lundgren, Georgia Burkman, Verlene Corzine, Beverly Bryan, and
Haterius. Photo by: Lewis Alambar
tions include the Nurse Call Sys-
tem, an Autoclave for the Operat
ing Room, a Zoll Monitor Defibril
lator. a Telemetry Monitor. Emer-
gency Room Doors and weight
equipment for the Physical Therapy
Department.
The Pink Ladies Organization
currently has 40 active members.
Georgia Burkman serves as Presi-
dent with Adeline Kohout as Vice
President, Beverly Bryan as 2nd
Vice President. Annie Bess Cobb
as 3rd Vice President, Bea Cochran
as Recording Secretary, Ethel
Duggan as Corresponding Secre-
tary, Bobbie Qlson as Treasurer and
Pat Prewit as Parliamentarian.
- If you happen to run into one of
the Pink Ladies about town some-
where or at the hospital be sure to
thank them for all they dp
mapped by CAD (Computer Aided
Design).
He also gave Kay Howard some
additional areas to investigate in for
grant applications in the areas of
demolition, continued water line
improvements as well as street re-
pairs. Harper also met with Mark
Routon to discuss some Marina is-
sues from the last meeting. Particu-
larly, the demolition of the crappie
house to remove any liability the
City of Stamford may have since
ownership reverted to the city since
February 4th.
Harper reported the Public
Works Dept had begun pouring a
concrete pad at the airport for Jack
Herzig to provide jet fuel for Criti-
cal Air helicopters. This will elimi-
nate the helicopters having to go
to Abilene for fuel. This work is
continued on page 2
For background
article on our New
EDC Director see
page 2
SHS Project
Graduation
The Stamford High School Se-
niors are requesting donations for
the “Drug/Alcohol Free Graduation
party" which will be May 29.2003.
There are 55 Seniors this year
and each senior is allowed to in-
vite two guests to this all night
party. We would appreciate any-
thing you could donate to make this
a successful event for our seniors.
Donations can be mailed to
Gwen Baker at 804 S. Columbia,
Stamford. TX 79553.
If you need any additional in-
formation please feel tree to call
Gwen Baker at 773-4033 or 773-
2689 and leave a message and your
call will be returned as soon as
possible.
Thank you for your corporation
in this matter
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