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Swisher County News
Thursday, July 5, 2018
Ann Murrell -
Talks with Tim
Derksen Portable Buildings
THE IDLE AMERICAN
by Don Newberry
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(806) 995-1709
603 N Highway 87
Tulia, TX 79088
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The Swisher County News
P. O. Box 542 • Tulia, TX 79088
Swisher Tire
& Fuel L.L.C.
Jeff & Angela Blackmon
Publisher
jeff@county star news. com
806.995.2724 or 806.995.1709
P.O. Box434’Tulia,Texas79088
Class contact - Cheryl Swin-
bum - cdswinbum@midplains.
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tainty in the future. I wonder why God allows it. I
wonder how they can endure. Lastly, 1 wonder if it
will end. Many have told me that have faced this
type of situation that you just learn to get up and
deal with what you can at the moment; knowing
the warnings and watches which may be pertinent
to your family.
I guess in some ways TV information is similar.
As long as we realize what could be ahead then
we are more aware of what is occurring right now.
We avoid lighting fires outside or doing something
that might produce a spark. If a freeze is a possibil-
ity, then we get something to cover up our plants
until the cold passes. I want to encourage you to
stay informed, but try not to let the information
cause you anxiety.
1 also want to tell those in this cycle of grief
that there are those praying for you. There are also
those that would like to help. It may be picking
up your mail or mowing your yard, but if they tell
you they want to help then let them. You are not
weaker for accepting their assistance, but stronger
because you admit you cannot do it all alone. If
nothing else remember the analogy of a fireman.
You never see one alone; not one fireman can hold
the hose and put out the fire all by themselves.
They depend on the others and as a result they get
the job done.
It does not mean there is not damage, but there
is not as much as there would have been if they
had not had help.
As you go through your life, pay attention to all
of the details. The things that you do and say both
big and small, can leave a lasting impact.
1 Peter 4:10
Each of you should use whatever gift you have
received to serve others, as faithful stewards of
God's grace in its various forms.
1 love you all,
Tim
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If any of you know me at all then you know I
am not a television fan. I very seldom if ever sit
down to watch a show. I just cannot seem to relax
when I have so many thoughts and “things to do”
lists running through my head. I will admit though
that I have found the information displayed on the
top comer of the TV screen to be eye opening as
of late.
Today in a matter of minutes, I was told what
counties are under a fire watch/waming, red flag
warning and even a couple that should be expect-
ing a freeze tonight. I would not have even looked
for in the past. I think this helps us stay informed,
but it also can bring on unnecessary anxiety.
I know there are those that want to be in the
know all the time, but unless it is something I im-
mediately need to know I am good being oblivi-
ous. I have learned through aging and experience
that if it is information which is pertinent to me or
those I love, someone will get the news to me one
way or another.
The problem I see with so many that are griev-
ing is that new information (often moment by mo-
ment) is often hard for them to process. This is es-
pecially true if it is something that will bring more
traumas to an already hurting heart. It is almost as
if they are on information overload and one more
news flash is going to be their undoing.
One of the things in life that just does not make
since to me is when one family experiences a suc-
cession of heartache with additional pain a cer-
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The New York Times carried an obituary of
Victor Dorman. It read, "Victor Dorman, who
helped change the way Americans buy cheese by
putting the paper between the slices, as chairman
of the Dorman Cheese Company, died on March
4th, at his home in Delray Beach, Fla. He was 80."
Dorman actually graduated from a prestigious
college and fought in WWII. He also lived an im-
pressive and successful life. But in the end, it was
one quirky little thing that left a lasting impact.
By Tim Johnson
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let us know if you plan to attend
so we can get an approximate
count for dinner.
THS CLASS OF 1983 -
35TH REUNION
Friday night the class will
have a pre-reunion gathering at
Kym and Chris Sperry’s home -
531 NW 3rd.
Saturday morning meet at
9:00 to ride in the parade.
Saturday evening reunion will
be at Mitcha and Angie Martin’s
home - 47 Fannin Drive.
Class contact - Angie Martin
THS CLASS OF 1988 -
30TH REUNION
Class reunion will be Friday
night ath the Country Club at
7:00PM
Saturday morning the class
will ride in the parade and then
eat together at the park.
Class contact - Jamie Rucker
Skaggs
THS CLASS OF 1993 -
25TH REUNION
We would like to meet at the
park with our families and en-
joy BBQ sandwiches and chips
on Friday night at 6:00. We will
have a cooler of water so bring
your beverage of choice and
your lawn chairs. The food will
be purchased with our class ac-
count funds. However, we will
accept donations that evening
to help replenish our account
to prepare for our 30th class re-
union.
For those of you who have
not attended the Swisher Coun-
ty picnic celebration in a while,
Friday night has become a huge
night to drag dip so we’ll be lo-
cated right there to enjoy that as
well. I really hope many of you
can join us.
Class contact - Callie Comb-
est Walterscheid
THS CLASS OF 1998 -
20TH REUNION
We are hoping to get together
Friday night and Saturday morn-
ing/afternoon for the parade and
picnic.
Quade Roach has generously
offered his home for our reunion
party on Friday evening (July
20, 2018). Details are still being
worked out so we will get back
to you about catering and pric-
es. But we have a location and
we are hoping to see all of you
soon!
We’re hoping to have a
bounce house and yard games,
so feel free to bring your kids.
Class contact - Amy McAtee
806-627-7580
THS CLASS OF 1968 -
50TH REUNION
The Class of 1968 will rid on
a class float for the parade. Meet
on Dallas Street at 9:00AM. The
parade starts at 10:00
After the parade we will meet
at the Swisher Memorial Build-
ing - 127 SW 2nd.
The basement is reserved
from 11:00AM-9:00PM
A catered meal will be served
at 6:00PM free for classmates
and a charge of $12.00 for
spouses and guests.
Class contact - Sandra Butch-
er - 806-627-7655 or sbutcher@
bgc-cpa.com
THS CLASS OF 1978 -
40TH REUNION
For parade: meet at 9am on
the street in front of the high
school facing west.
For lunch: Join us at Connor
park to enjoy lunch if desired
and visit with classmates.
We are looking for an addi-
tional pop-up tent and volun-
teers to help set up 2 tents prior
to the parade-meet at the park to
set up at 8am. Please bring your
own chairs for the park.
Dinner: meet at the Wil-
bur-Ellis building (1026 NW
6th Street, Tulia) beginning at
6:30pm on Saturday evening.
Dinner will be provided (no
charge) but please bring your
own beverages and lots of mem-
ories and stories!
Please contact Karen Daniel
at rdaniel60@gmail.com with
questions or to volunteer or to
Can you spare a Bible?
She’s persuasive without be-
ing pushy, soliciting Bibles with
resolve like the late Clara Peller.
You’ll recall how Clara contin-
ually questioned, “Where’s the
beef?” in Wendy’s long-ago
hamburger commercials.
The comparison to Peller ends
with “resolve,” however. Dal-
las’ Jo Witte—staring 90 in the
face—isn’t seeking fame or for-
tune.
A while back, she read about
the SoupMobile Church in
South Dallas. She was moved by
the pastor’s prayers for 10,000
Bibles—the number needed to
provide one for every homeless
person in Dallas.
Jo is neither hungry nor
homeless, but she took the ap-
peal personally. She committed
to collecting 1,000 Bibles, and is
well on the way....
“Most all Christians have
extra Bibles,” she commented.
“When they learn of specific
projects like this, they’re eager
to help out.”
She requested help from Bill
Hinds, one of my fellow church
members Jo knew during their
childhood years in Weatherford.
He, in turn, alerted his life group
(Sunday school class) members
about the project.
His class endorsed it, and the
project is off and running.
The sprightly lady told of
other churches she has called
on. They, too, are participat-
ing in this “Good Book” proj-
ect for Dallas’ homeless folks.
“So many prayers have been
answered along the way,” Jo
said....
She gives little thought to time
spent and expenses incurred as
Ar
It is good to remember that the
ground at the foot of the cross is
exceedingly level.
There are destitute folks in all
communities. Maybe Jo Witte
“clones” will rise up—deter-
mined to join the quest for Bi-
bles to provide spiritual food....
That’s also the prayer of the
spunky woman, widowed seven
years ago.
Upon mounting this project,
she has a new lease on life. It has
become a source of excitement,
and she awakens each morning
with eager anticipation. Many
days hold God-inspired miracles
resulting in acquisition of Bibles
for the poor.
How many Bibles could you
roundup? If you’d like to know
what got Jo Witte started, peruse
the Dallas Morning News’ ar-
chives of February 10, 2018.
Look for a big picture of the
SoupMobile Church, on the
front page of Section B, and the
headline: “Pastor finds it’s better
to give.”
If it doesn’t warm the cock-
les of your heart, you may have
unwannable cockles. (Check
out soupmobile.org. It’s an “up-
right” organization in an upside
down world.)
During His earthly ministry,
Jesus repeatedly admonished:
“He who has ears to hear, let
him hear.” His words still ring
true....
Dr. Newbury is a former ed-
ucator who “commits speeches”
round about. Comments/inqui-
ries to: newbury@speakerdoc.
com. Phone: 817-447-3872.
Web site: www.speakerdoc.com
Twitter: @donnewbury. Face-
book: don newbury.
Class Reunions
THS CLASS OF 1956 -
62ND REUNION
The Class of 1956 meet at
11 a.m. at the park for the bar-
beque lunch. Following lunch,
we meet at the Gaylor Room ,
Swisher Memorial Building for
visiting. Dinner at El Camino at
5 p.m. RSVP to Barbara Finch
@ 806-995-2449 or dbfinch@
windstream.net This is the
62nd class anniversary!
THS CLASS OF 1958 -
60TH REUNION
Class of 1958 plans to be on a
Parade float
Following the Parade, we will
begin to gather at Conner Park
where we will participate in the
noon barbecue in the covered
area.
We will remain at the park in
a gathering area until later in the
afternoon. Friends are encour-
aged to stop by and visit.
Beginning at 4:00 p.m. we
gather in the fellowship hall at
the Central Church of Christ,
300 N. Donley. Friends should
come and visit with us into the
evening.
The group photo is scheduled
for 5:00 at the church. We plan
to eat at 5:30.
Class contact - Carolyn Cobb
- 806-627-8118
THS CLASS OF 1963 -
55TH REUNION
The Class of 1963 will gather
at the park for barbecue and then
move to the Memorial Building
for the afternoon and evening.
We have the Gayler Room re-
served all afternoon.
Everyone is welcome to come
and visit.
The class will have Mexican
pile on at 5:30 or 6:00
she drives around the Metrop-
lex, telling her “Bible story.”
Clearly, she’d rather “wear
out than rust out.”
One man, hearing about the
project, said, “My late brother
left a big box of Bibles. Now I
know what to do with them.”...
David Timothy, pastor of the
SoupMobile Church, says it is
an outgrowth of the SoupMo-
bile food project begun in 2003
to “feed the homeless.” He pro-
vided 5,000 meals the first year.
There has been dramatic growth
each year; in 2017, 250,000
meals were served.
SoupMobile Church began
Sunday services three years ago.
Located at 2423 South Good
Latimer, it overflows regularly.
Several dozen worshipers sit in
folding chairs outdoors to hear
Pastor Timothy’s sermon.
They come “as they are.”
Some bring their dogs along,
fearing they might be stolen if
left behind at their tents or un-
der-the-bridge, makeshift ac-
commodations.
No offerings are taken, and
volunteers give $2 to each at-
tendee, a financial “jump start”
for the new week. It is com-
mon for the total figure to reach
$500....
Timothy said that for years,
he felt something to be miss-
ing. “We were feeding their
stomachs without feeding their
souls.”
The Good Book tells us that
the poor will be with us always,
and is replete with lessons that
we all are made in God’s image.
That “God don’t make no junk”
has been expressed for years,
and applies across the centuries.
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