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Beesinger, Ronnie 10-23-2001
P.O. Box 361
Archer City TX 76351
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WEATHER
September 24,2001- September 30,2001
Hi Lo Prec. Hi Lo Prec.
Monday 73 47 Thursday 85' 53
Tuesday 76 47 Friday 85 53
Wednesday 80 50 Saturday 85 49
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Issue 40 • Thursday • October 4,2001
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Celebrate Freedom Week
at Windthorst Schools
The importance of patriotism and
an appreciation for the basic demo-
cratic values of our national heritage
was the focus for the week of Sep-
tember 24 - September 28 through-
out Windthorst Schools.
The Freedom Celebration began
on Monday with the morning an-
nouncements including a patriotic
theme and the student body reciting
the Pledge of Allegiance. All stu-
dents and staff members were given
U.S. flag pins or buttons, courtesy of
Marie Veitenheimer and the Ladies
Auxiliary. Other daily patriotic ac-
tivities included during the week were
"Red, White, and Blue" day when
students were asked to dress in patri-
otic colors, a "Freedom Assembly"
to honor local veterans, and a "Pen-
nies for Patriotism" drive sponsored
by the Community Service Learners
of WHS. The money collected will
be donated to the American Red Cross
Relief Fund.
The highlight of the week was the
"Freedom Assembly" when George
Veitenheimer, Marvin Pickard, and
Clarence Wolf, all veterans of World
War II, came to speak to the students
in grades 7-12. Students listened
intently as these veterans recalled
their personal experiences during the
war. Other participants in the assem-
bly were Roy Longcrier who led the
student body in the Pledge of Alle-
giance and the National Anthem,
and Beau Beaty who played "Taps."
Meagan Merrill played "God Bless
America" on the flute to close the
assembly. As students left the assem-
bly Nick Schreiber, Synda
Veitenheimer, Bruce Schroeder, and
Sarah Wolf, senior students and
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WINDTHORST SCHOOLS CELEBRATE FREEDOM
Elementary and Junior High students gather during "Cel-
ebrate Freedom Week" for a Red, White and Blue Day.
grandchildren of WWII veterans,
handed out VFW "Buddy Poppies",
commemorating veterans who died
ATTENTION!
World War II veterans,
Marvin Pickard, George
Veitenheimer, and Clarence
Wolf recalled wartime stories
for the Junior High and High
School students during the
"Freedom Assembly."
for our country's and the world's free-
dom.
Throughout the week each campus
or grade level completed a patriotic
project. In the High School, doors
were decorated with patriotic colors
and symbols. Junior High students
created "Freedom Star" mobiles that
were distributed to area businesses.
The sixth grade social studies class
displayed a large tissue paper flag in
the cafeteria. At the Elementary
School, students decorated the halls
with "Old Glory" windsocks, free-
dom signs, and patriotic symbol
plates. Second grade "Freedom
Quilts" were displayed at First State
Bank.
It was an eventful week impacted
with Americanism and freedom that
will hopefully leave a lasting impres-
sion upon students in the days and
years to come.
See You at the Pole
The Windthorst High School Stu-
dent Council officers led the See You
at the Pole program at the flagpole in
front of the High School on Wednes-
day morning, September 12, at 7:30
a.m. All students, teachers, parents,
and community members joined in
prayer and songs. In light of the recent
terrorist attacks, the emphasis this year
was prayer for our nation and its lead-
ers.
SYATP is a student-initiated, stu-
dent-organized, and student-led grass
roots movement that began in 1990 as
a simple prayer event and rapidly
spread worldwide. The annual event
is an opportunity for students to gather
at their school flagpoles and pray for
their friends, teachers, families, na-
tion, and the world.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE
Suzette Schreiber, left, accompa-
nied Windthorst Student Council
officers and students at the annual
SYATP. SC President, Nick
Schreiber (center) was assisted by
officers Keith Schreiber, Terri
Schroeder, Kalynne Meurer, and
Synda Veitenheimer.
MEMBER 2001
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
Windthorst
4-H kicks off
The Windthorst 4-H club will kick
off its 2001-2002 year on this Sun-
day, Oct. 7. This day is National 4-
H Sunday and the beginning of Na-
tional 4-H week. The 4-H celebra-
tion in Windthorst will begin with a
special mass in honor of all 4-H’ers at
10:45 am is St. Mary's Catholic
Church. It will be followed by a hot
dog lunch for all members and their
families in the Windthorst Elemen-
tary School Cafeteria at 12 noon. A
short business meeting will be held
following the luncheon with election
of new officers. Posters will be made
for display in area businesses through-
out National 4-H week. The meeting
will also feature guest speakers from
the Archer County Extension office
on various projects and informational
programs available.
The 4-H committee chairpersons
for the day's events are Trina, Trent,
Trey and Tryce Berend, Tessa, Tyler
and Tanna Sales and Adam, Ben and
Matthew Wolf. Adult sponsors for
the program, are Frank and Joyce
Wolf, Terry and Carol Sales and Scott
and Jean Berend.
All 4-H members and their fami-
lies are reminded to mark the day on
their calendars. Families attending
are asked to bring a desert and a
canned good for the church's basket
for the needy. New members and
those interested in the 4-H organiza-
tion are encouraged to attend. For
more information contact club presi-
dent, Trina Berend or any of the
above listed 4-H members.
Fatal accident
claims life of
Archer City
man
A 40-year-old Archer City man,
Martin Clark, was the victim of a fatal
one-vehicle accident, discovered Sat-
urday morning, September 29th.
Clark's brown pickup truck was
nearly invisible, blending with the
landscape near Hwy 25, several miles
west of Archer City. A passerby no-
ticed the wreck at mid-morning Satur-
day, and notified authorities. Clark
was found nearby.
According to DPS Officer Gina
Loran, Clark's vehicle first left the
pavement on the right shoulder. In an
effort to regain control of the truck,
Clark evidently overcorrected, and
crossed the highway, the ditch, and
plunged through the fence on the left
side of the roadway. The pickup over-
turned several times before coming to
a rest across a ravine, ejecting the
driver.
Casting call at the
Royal Sunday for
Christmas drama
A casting call will be held on Sun-
day, October 7th, for the upcoming
Greatest Story Ever Told, a Christ-
mas production to be presented at the
Royal Theater in mid-December.
Director Jim Bob Crowley is invit-
ing all to come to the Royal Theater at
3:30 p.m. Sunday to take part in the
Christmas drama. All parts are non-
speaking, done in pantomime. Many
parts are to be cast, and members of
all churches are invited.
The drama, with music by the Ar-
cher Community Choir, will be at the •
Royal Theater on December 14, 15
and 16. The event is presented by the
Archer Ministerial Alliance.
For more information, call Jim Bob
Crowley at 574-4283.
Friends of a
Holliday Public
Library attend
Regional Library
System event
The North Texas Regional Library
System invited three Holliday area
citizens to represent the local "Friends
of a Holliday public Library and to
participate at the system's Biannual
meeting in Wichita Falls on Thurs-
day, September 27th. The state's re-
gional system is headed by Ms. Lynne
Handy of Fort Worth and includes 20
Texas Counties and over 72 public
libraries serving about one million
North Texans.
Present and participating in the day-
long professional librarian event from
the Holliday Friends group were
Deborah Miller, Dick Briggs, and
Charles Finnell, who were introduced
prior to enjoying the western BBQ
luncheon at the Wichita Falls MPEC.
Libraries served by the North Texas
Regional System range in size from
those serving Forth Worth to those
serving Chico, Aledo and Crowell. It
was noted that seven separate public
libraries serve each of seven commu-
nities in Wise County, for instance.
Friends for a Holliday Public Li-
brary is currently conducting a survey
of citizens' thoughts on the subject.
Hundreds of survey forms are already
completed and blank forms are avail-
able for input by calling 586-0422 or
586-1524.
Tickets still available for
Martinez live concert
On Saturday, October 13th, Gregg
Martinez, international Christian re-
cording artist, will perform with a
live band at the Royal Theater and
release his newest CD, "ALL THE
DAYS." This will be the first time
Martinez has performed with a live
band and it promises to be a fantastic
show. Local guitarist, Kevin
Rutledge, will also be performing
with the band.
Not only will Martinez perform
most of the songs on his newest CD,
he will perform others from his pre-
vious releases, as well. What will
make the show extra special is that
Gregg will also perform music selec-
tions he is not readily known for
including the blues, jazz, Cajun
zydeco and rhythm and blues. Those
attending the show will have chances
to win all of Martinez's CDs as well
as tee shirts.
Tickets for the performance are
$6.00 in advance and available at the
Archer Chamber of Commerce, 116
S. Sycamore, in Archer City, or by
calling at 877-729-Royal or (940)
574-2489 to make a credit card reser-
vation which will be available for
pickup at the ticket booth on the day
of the performance. Otherwise, tick-
ets at the door will be &7.00 on a first
come, first serve basis for this out-
standing concert. It is highly recom-
mended that you purchase your tick-
ets in advance as a sellout is expected.
All net proceeds and profits from the
concert will be placed back into the
Gregg Martinez's Outreach Ministry,
which will allow Gregg to continue
his ministry overseas as well as to
school assemblies all over the coun-
try.
Orders for stocker
fish being taken
The Archer County Soil & Water
Conservation District is offering a
fall stocker fish ordering period for
area ponds.
Pre-paid orders will be taken
through October 22.
Fish species offered will include:
Largemouth bass ($.85 ea.), bluegill
($.45 ea.), copper-nose bluegill ($.45
ea.), channel catfish ($.45 ea.), crap-
pie ($.85.), and golden shiner min-
nows ($10 per lb.). Bass and bluegill
will average 3 inches in length, while
catfish and crappie will average 5
inches.
All orders can be picked up Novem-
ber 1 at the Pleasant Valley Water
Office, just west of the intersection of
FM 369 and Old Iowa Park Road.
Delivery is also available for an
additional fee.
To place an order, please contact
the Archer County Soil & Water Con-
servation District at the USDA Ser-
vice Center, (940) 574-4612 ext. 3-
Windthorst K of C to coordinate
bike-a-thon for St. Jude's
The Windthorst "Wheels For Life"
Bike-A-Thon to be held on October
14, 2001, has been announced by St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Coordinator for this year's event is
3rd Degree Knights of Columbus
#1824 who encourages all residents
and businesses to support this com-
munity effort. The Knights will have
hot dogs and other treats available for
all riders.
The rider raising the most money
over $ 100 will receive a dual cassette
jambox. Riders returning $75 can win
a sports bag and t-shirt, and a certifi-
cate, or a sweatshirt and certificate.
Riders returning $35 will win a t-shirt
and a certificate, and everyone who
turns in money will receive the cer-
tificate.
The increase in the overall survival
rate of children with cancer from 30%
to 70% has been made possible
through research. The funds from
events like the Windthorst Bike-A-
Thon make that research possible.
The citizens of Windthorst work hand
Joy firemen
sponsoring
brisket dinner
The Joy V.F.D. is sponsering a Bris-
ket Dinner on Saturday October 13,
2001 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00p.m. at
the Joy Community Center in Joy,
Texas.
There is a raffle for a
handmadesmoker, meals are donation
only.
For more informatioifcfcontac.t:
Robbin Powell at 476-2671, or Jenni-
fer Scott at 476-2431.
in hand with the researchers, techni-
cians, and doctors at St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital to pro-
vide treatments and cures for chil-
dren of catastrophic diseases. Due to
the overwhelming importance of the
research conducted at the hospital,
St. Jude freely shares its new treat-
ments and research findings with doc-
tors and hospitals around the world
including those in your state.
St. Jude Children's Research Hos-
pital in Memphis, Tennessee, was
founded by the late entertainer Danny
Thomas. The hospital is an interna-
tionally recognized biomedical re-
search center dedicated to finding
cures -for catastrophic diseases of
childhood. The hospital's work is sup-
ported through funds raised by the
American Lebanese Syrian Associ-
ated Charities (ALSAC). ALSAC
covers all costs not covered by insur-
ance for medical treatment rendered
at St. Jude Children's Research Hos-
pital. Families without insurance are
never asked to pay. For more infor-
mation, please visit www.stjude.org.
Early Bird
to hold
hake sale
Early Bird Christian Learning Cen-
ter is having a bake sale this Saturday,
October 6th at 8:00 a.m. at Oodles.
Come by and buy a goodie and sup-
port your local preschool. Proceeds
will be used for buying supplies and
new playground equipment. Drive by
Faith Memorial and see the fence your
donations got for our play area.
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