Stamford American (Stamford, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 30, 2003 Page: 4 of 8
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Oliver Elemetary uses Character First Program
Oliver Elementary utilizes the
Character First program. This
program embraces the idea that
building character and making
good decisions based on mor-
als is a vital part of everyday
life. At Oliver, we believe that
character is one’s inward moti-
vation to do what is right.
Homeroom teachers selected
students based on the character
quality of dependability. De-
pendability is defined as fulfill-
ing what one consented to do,
even if it means unexpected sac-
rifice. The Musk Ox was the
animal the represented this trait.
People long ago greatly de-
pended on the Ox to help plant
and harvest crops. Students
learned that being dependable
means they will: correct mis-
takes, pull their share of the
load, be careful what they
promise, keep their word, and
have a good attitude.
Students selected exhibited
some or all of these behaviors.
These students were Tamara
Strimmle. Alejandro Ortega.
Caleb Horn, Ryan Sc< nee.
Danyelle Boley, Kimberly
Martinez. Marissa Moroz, Sa-
rah Soliz. Katrina Garcia. Jes-
sica Ballesteros. Anthony
Alaniz, James Cortez.
Samantha Garvin. Jack McNeil.
Celina Garcia. J'Lynn Sanchez,
Edward Nava. Holly Bearden,
and Kelsey Erwin.
The first Kids for Character
reception was held October 2.
2003. Mrs. Erwin s fourth grade
music class made a special per-
formance. They sang "Thinking
of You." The PTO. with cook-
ies and punch, honored chosen
students and their families. PTO
also rewarded these students
with a pencil and a medallion.
Award certificates w e given to
each student as well.
Diabetes Workshop
The ninth annual Diabetes
Texas Style workshop will be
Saturday. November 8. at the
Pan American Center. 2525
Westview, adjacent to St.
Vincent s Catholic Church in
Abilene. Registration and exhib-
its open at 8:00 a.m. and the
workshop concludes at 11:45
a m. Sessions by health profes-
sionals include: Trends in Dia-
betes presented by Medtronic;
Eating in the Fast Lane by
Judy Gully. County Extension
agent in Taylor County; and
Don t Let Diabetes Get on
Your Nerves by Dr. Judith
Hogg. Exhibits, door prizes, and
diabetic refreshments and reci-
pes will be provided. The work-
shop is free and sponsored by
the Hendrick Medical Center,
Texas Cooperative Extension in
Taylor. Jones and Nolan coun-
ties; and the Abilene Diabetes
Support Group.
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Students at Oliver Elementary are celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 27 through 31. This
week is geared towards educating students on the negative effects of drugs. Monday morning
students attended an assembly to kick off the week. Each student received a balloon and released
them after yelling "Proud to be..l)rug Free!" Students participated throughout the week in different
theme days. Tuesday students wore sunglasses to "shade out drugs!" Wednesday, students wore
red (this is the national day to observe Red Ribbon Week). Thursday students "put a cap on
drugs" by wearing a hat to school. Friday is "Bulldogs against drugs—spirit day!” This is in
connection with Fantastic Friday. Students will dress up in their blue and white clothes to support
the bulldogs. Students will not be allowed to wear their Halloween costumes to school.
photo courtesy Oliver Elementary
Motorists Beware - Deer on the Road
The next few weeks are one
of the most dangerous times of
the year for motor vehicle col-
lisions ins olving deer, an insur-
ance industry spokesman said.
The highest number of auto ac-
cidents involving deer tradi-
tionally occur in November,
making this a hazardous situa-
tion for motorists traveling
around the state, according to
Mark Hanna, a spokesman for
the Insurance Council of Texas.
"Statistics show that the ma-
jority of deer/vehicle accidents
in Texas occur during the fall
of the year." Hanna continued.
"Behavioral changes, espe-
cially the increased activity as-
sociated with the rut or mating
season, archery season (Sept.
26 - Oct. 26) and the general
hunting season, which begins
in most counties on Saturday.
November I. all play a role in
deer moving across our high-
ways."
L. David Sinclair, director of
Wildlife Enforcement for the
Texas Parks and Wildlife De-
partment. said drivers must use
extra caution while driving at
night where deer are plentiful
"It's just harder for motorists
to see deer at night, thus the
greater chance of hitting a deer
that may dart onto the road-
$ 18-Jones, Haskell &
Stonewall Counties
$20-Out of Town
$22-Out of State
way." Sinclair said.
Texas Department of Public
Safety Sgt. John Stafford of
Kerrville said motorists kill at
least one deer every day on
Highway 16 between Kerrville
and Fredricksburg.
"The average collision with
a deer runs around $1,500.
That's for light damage to the
vehicle's grill, radiator, hood,
fender and lights,” Overstreet
said. "Most trucks fare better
in a collision with a deer, but
the damage cost vise is about
the same." Overs eet said deer
often run into the side of ve-
hicles and through front wind-
shields causing much more
damage.
Sgt. Stafford said the best
way to avoid hitting a deer is
to beware that they are there.
"Be watching for them. If you
see one. slow down,” Stafford
said.
Most importantly. Stafford
said don't swerve to miss a
deer. "Brake and hold your
steering wheel,” Stafford said.
"More people suffer serious in-
juries from trying to avoid hit-
ting deer than having the actual
collision with a deer.”
If you hit a deer, law enforce-
ment officials recommend that
you pull off the roadway and
contact law enforcement au-
thorities to make an accident
report.
The following list of safety
tips are recommended by the
Insurance Council of Texas to
help reduce the number of
deer-related accidents:
* Deer activity is highest dur-
ing the dusk and dawn periods.
Drivers should be particularly
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alert in the early morning and
evening.
* Motorists should drive de-
fensively when approaching
wooded draws or creek bottoms
that intersect highways, espe-
cially in agricultural settings.
* Newly constructed roads
through deer habitat often have
a rash of deer/vehicle accidents.
Be on the lookout.
* Highway traffic signs indi-
cating deer crossings should be
a clear reminder to all motor-
ists to use extreme caution in
these areas especially during the
early morning and evening
hours....
* Driv.erXare advised to scan
roadways Tor deer; if at night,
motorists should look for deer
eye reflections. Passengers can
help “keep an eye out for deer."
* Deer are often dazed or con-
fused by vehicle headlights.
When a deer is spotted, drivers
should reduce speed but main-
tain control. Use emergency
flashers or pump the brakes to
alert vehicles approaching from
behind.
* If a deer is observed cross-
ing the road, reduce speed. Deer
are social animals and often
travel in family groups, so it is
likely that others will follow.
* Most severe deer-related
accidents result when loss of
control occurs while trying to
avoid a deer. Maintaining con-
trol of the vehicle is essential.
It is recommended that a driver
steer straight rather than risk
losing control and colliding
with oncoming traffic or hitting
objects off the road.
The Insurance Council of
Texas is a multi-purpose, non-
profit trade association consist-
ing of more than 400 property
and casualty insurers writing
business in Texas.
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Stamford American (Stamford, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 31, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 30, 2003, newspaper, October 30, 2003; Stamford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1186941/m1/4/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Stamford Carnegie Library.