Author: Howe Enterprise

Howe, TX — The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 25th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. The Stamp Out Hunger^® Food Drive, the country’s largest single-day food drive, provides residents with an easy way to donate food to those in need in the community.

Customers simply leave their donation of non-perishable goods next to their mailbox before the delivery of the mail on Saturday, May 13. Letter carriers will collect these food donations on that day as they deliver mail along their postal routes and distribute them to local food agencies. Visit www.nalc.org/food to learn more.

The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive and is held annually on the second Saturday in May in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.

“With the economic struggles many Texans face, the Letter Carriers’ Food Drive is as critical as ever. Not only do thousands of Texans go hungry, organizations that help them are in need of replenishments,” said Howe Postmaster LeAndra Beckemeyer.

Hunger affects about 50 million people around the country, including millions of children, senior citizens, and veterans. Pantry shelves filled up through winter-holiday generosity often are bare by late spring. And, with most school meal programs suspended during summer months, millions of children must find alternate sources of nutrition.

“Letter carriers see these struggles in the communities they serve, and they believe it’s important to do what they can to help,” added Beckemeyer.

On Saturday, May 13, as they deliver mail, the nation’s 175,000 letter carriers will collect donations left by residents near their mailboxes. People are encouraged to leave a sturdy bag—paper or plastic—containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned vegetables, canned meats and fish, pasta, peanut butter, rice or cereal, next to their mailbox before the regular mail delivery on that Saturday.

This year’s effort includes a public service announcement with award-winning actor and director Edward James Olmos. Television networks and stations can use this link to find and download high-quality versions of the PSA, in English and Spanish.

Since the first national Food Drive in 1993, the Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has collected more than 1.5 billion pounds of food; last year’s drive brought in a record 80 million pounds of food.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.

The Ben E. Keith Co. is seeking CDL Route Service Associates (CDL Route Drivers) for the Howe location.  Please apply online at http://www.benekeith.com/careers

 

Jerry Hestand is a “Howe guy.” He grew up in Howe and his father, Glyn Hestand was even Howe’s former mayor. Jerry Hestand has written a book called Hunting Apes in America: My Life as a Bigfoot Hunter. His book is available on Amazon, but he’ll be signing copies at Howe Community Library this Saturday, May 13, from 10 am until noon. He’ll also have a presentation that includes photographs and casts of footprints. Howe Community Library Director Melissa Atchison says that the event is sure to be an informative, thought-provoking talk, so mark your calendars. Does Bigfoot really exist?

 

Hestand is a native of North Texas and has been involved in Bigfoot research since January of 2001. Hestand is now a retired elementary educator who has spent much of the last sixteen years investigating and writing witness encounters about Bigfoot sightings in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. He is also a former member of several well-known research groups. His research has extended from the swamps of the Big Thicket, Bayous of Fouke, Arkansas and also led him to the mountains of Southeast Oklahoma in search of the “Wood Ape.” Hestand has appeared in two Bigfoot documentaries and has been mentioned in several books and magazines as well as local news articles. He has had encounters with the Southern Bigfoot over the years culminating with an up close sighting in the mountains of Southern Oklahoma. Come along with Hestand as he documents his evolution from a child Bigfoot enthusiast to years of seeing the Bigfoot phenomena transform from what was thought to be just a figment of the imagination to a possible scientific discovery. He has been a part of Southern Bigfoot research for nearly two decades and has a wealth of information guaranteed to have the reader transfixed by his fantastic adventures. For more information about the author visit www.jerrryhestand.com.

By Jason Mueller

Car shows are ideal for anyone out there that enjoys classic cars and good company. Many events that showcase cars are great for the entire family to visit. With many of the vehicles being paraded down the street and even more being shown, there is a lot to see. Many of the car shows are even done at events, where activities and refreshments are often provided. Check out these great car shows happening this year!

 

Howe Founders Day Classic Car Show

Happening on May 6, 2017, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Howe Fire Department on Haning Street, you can come out and enjoy a full day of classic cars, awards, refreshments, and other activities on site. Vendors will be on site promoting their products and offering fun games for the children. There will be trophies awarded to the car owners that come out at the top. Put in your votes during your visit and have a great time! The show will feature many door prizes as well as a raffle for an AR-15. There will even be a kid’s car show that will include bikes, power wheels, and wagons. Come out and enjoy the 31st annual car show that is sure to please one and all. Contact (903) 267-6704 for more information about this event or visit the Howe Enterprise Event Page.

 

26th Dallas Spring National Classic Car Show

On May 6, 2017, you can come out and enjoy the National Classic Car Show. Happening at the Sam Pack Automotive Museum, you can enjoy all that comes with this event. From 12 to 3PM, the classic cars are going to be on display and ready for judging. There are going to be giveaways, donations and the Sam Pack Museum will be open to the public for just a $5 donation. For more information, you can take a look at the The North Texas Mustang Club website or contact Mike Powell at (214) 392-5156.

 

Monthly Muscle Car Show

Come out the first Saturday of every month to enjoy a car show, or to enter your vehicle into the show. From 4:30 to 8:30 PM, you can enjoy the classic cars that so many enthusiasts bring out to show off. All judging is done electronically, so come out and vote for your favorite. Everyone is invited to enter their muscle cars. For more information about the monthly show, visit Monthly Muscle.

 

Shoot for the Stars Car and Truck Show

Open to one and all. Come out and enjoy looking at all the shows on display, or enter your own into the show. Happening on May 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM, they’re raising funds for a good cause. The community asked to come together, vendors are welcome and refreshments will be on sale during the entire event. It is great for families that want to come out and enjoy the weather. For more information on the event, check out this website or contact Pam Arrington at (940) 390-9090.

 

Make sure not to miss out on these exciting car show events. Whether you are a car owner who plans to bring a car to show or you are a spectator who loves looking at the great cars and taking part in the excitement of the show, you will find something for everyone when you attend a car show. All within 60 miles of Howe, Texas, there are plenty of shows to stop by. Be sure to bring the entire family out so they can also enjoy the vendors, live music, food, and fun. Classic cars can be a love for anyone out there.

Johnny Burnett, Assistant Head Coach at Hendrix College in Arkansas made a trip down to see Howe’s Tanner Hartsfield about playing football for them. A visit was scheduled with the college and the Hartsfield family. Knowing that other local players such as Levi Jones of Van Alstyne will also be going to Hendrix made the decision much easier.

“There’s no words to describe the excitement that I’m having,” said Hartsfield. “My dream was to play college football. I never really thought about how much work I was putting in.”

Hartsfield’s father John, who was a standout football player for Anna says that it was only in the last three years that he thought his son might play college football.

“About three years ago I saw the work ethic and the maturity and the muscles start to come in play.” said John Hartsfield and echoed by Tanner’s stepmother Shanna Hartsfield.

Tanner’s mother Leslie Modesitt had the same sentiments, “He’s always had a drive from a young age. Pee wee football or no matter what age – he’s gone out there and played his hardest no matter what.

The common theme that everyone talks about when it comes to Hartsfield is his work ethic. Howe Head Football Coach Zack Hudson raved about his ability to outwork other people.

“His intensity that he plays with is just one of those things you can’t replace and you can’t teach. He’s a little undersized for what he does, but he’s one of those kids that come off the field and you feel the effects of him. That’s what makes him valuable. There’s no one that we play that doesn’t respect number 70.” said Hudson.

Hudson said that Hendrix is going to get a player that’s not going to stop.

“The more you look at college athletes and even pro athletes, some of those undersized guys end up playing and playing for a long time because their motor doesn’t stop and their love for the game doesn’t stop and that’s the kind of kid they’re going to get.”

Hartsfield, still only 17 years old is expected to still put on weight and eventually be a bigger kid.

“They’re going to get a diamond in the rough, that’s for sure,” said Hudson.

The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the City Howe’s 31st Annual Founders Day this Saturday. The event is now a late afternoon and evening gathering, starting at 2 pm and ending at 8 pm. Bent Creek Band is starting at 4 pm which features Howe local Brent Hollensed on lead vocals. All throughout the day, there will be food and games for kids and games for adults such as domino and horseshoe tourney. But the big contest is the annual Riding Lawnmower Race that will take place at 6:45 pm in a drag race format on Haning Street in downtown. Currently, there have been 45 vendor spaces reserved including food vendors such as Everything Ice Cream and Chill Out Shaved Ice.

The newest edition to Founders Day will be the Interurban Kid Train sponsored by Marla Butler of Fairway Independent Mortgage. The train will run a round trip route on the old 1940s Interurban route from the First Baptist Church breezeway to O’Connel Street. This year, the Howe High School Colorguard and Winterguard will perform in the 3 pm hour on Haning Street stretching from Abby’s Restaurant to Gabriela’s Mexican Cocina.

 

Schedule of events:

Friday, May 5 6:30 pm – Howe Hall of Honor Banquet and Awards Banquet at Howe Development Alliance/Howe Chamber Office. Saturday, May 6 8 am – noon – Keep Howe Beautiful’s Community Garage Sale at Memorial Park.

Friday, May 5, 6:30 pm – Howe Hall of Honor Banquet and Awards Banquet at Howe Development Alliance/Howe Chamber Office. Saturday,

May 6, 8 am – noon – Keep Howe Beautiful’s Community Garage Sale at Memorial Park.

9 am – Howe Youth Softball Kickball Tournament

9 am – Classic cars arrive for Car Show on Davis Street sponsored by the Howe Fire Department.

2 pm – Founders Day Festival Begins with vendors on the streets in downtown. Car show judging begins. 2:15 pm – Horseshoe Tournament begins next to FBC Howe Youth Building Howe Lions Club Domino tournament begins in the chamber office. 3 pm – 3:30 pm – Howe High School Winterguard perform on Haning Street. 4 pm – Bent Creek Band begins playing on the stage at the west end of downtown. 5:30 pm – Prelims for

2:15 pm – Horseshoe Tournament begins next to FBC Howe Youth Building Howe Lions Club Domino tournament begins in the chamber office. 3 pm – 3:30 pm – Howe High School Winterguard perform on Haning Street. 4 pm – Bent Creek Band begins playing on the stage at the west end of downtown. 5:30 pm – Prelims for

3 pm – 3:30 pm – Howe High School Winterguard perform on Haning Street. 4 pm – Bent Creek Band begins playing on the stage at the west end of downtown. 5:30 pm – Prelims for

4 pm – Bent Creek Band begins playing on the stage at the west end of downtown. 5:30 pm – Prelims for

5:30 pm – Prelims for Lawnmowing Race

6:45 pm – Finals for Lawnmowing Race, Introduction of winners of Kickball tournament, winners of horseshoe tournament, winners of domino tournament.

8 pm – Bent Creek Band closes the Founders Day Festival.

Leaders of Howe from days gone by (and one who is still leading the charge) will be enshrined into the Howe Hall of Honor on Friday night in Downtown Howe. Four members which consist of two living and two deceased will join the 15 previously selected members. This years inductees Jean Norman, Donal Gilstrap, J.J. Chisum, and Bob Walker will join Jabez Haning, W.P. Thompson, A.M. Ferguson, Mame Roberts, Charles R. Thompson, Arthur Boyle, Tony Brinkley, L.B. Kirby, Norma Wallace, Ray Bledsoe, Carrie Waller, Elmer Schenk, Norman Dickey, Jimmy Bearden, and Steve Simmons.

The chamber received 181 responses in the online voting which also included nominations for the category of Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Norma J. Wallace Citizen of the Year, and Volunteer Organization of the Year. The winners of those categories will be announced at the Third Annual Howe Hall of Honor & Awards Banquet on May 5 at 6:30 pm.

Jean Norman has been nominated now twice for the Hall of Honor. She will go down in Howe history in much of the same regards as Mame Roberts – a truly iconic figure among all of Howe’s finest ladies. Her fingerprints of leadership are seen throughout the community from Ponderosa to Farmington. She was instrumental in forming the Howe Public Library and eventually the Howe Community Library. Her leadership helped breathe life into the former Howe First Christian Church, not once but twice. Norman was a key member in the foundation and the formation of the Howe Historical Society in the 1980s and 90s and renovated the church previously to house a museum. Serving most recently as president of the Save the Church organization, the group has raised enough money to transform one of Howe’s oldest buildings into a beautiful wedding venue. The longtime school teacher has also been a longtime member and church leader at the First Baptist Church of Howe. She was named the 1992 Norma J. Wallace Citizen of the Year and 25 years later was nominated once again for the award. Donal Gilstrap,

Donal Gilstrap, a first-time nominee, was most known for his position as Howe High School principal during three different decades. While also serving as elementary and middle school principal, it was his gentle, yet stern approach to leadership that won his respect among students and peers. Gilstrap grew up picking cotton in the 1940’s and was not able to go to school until all of the cotton was picked, which was usually around November. His mother had a sixth-grade education and his dad received no education at all, but he was a hard oil field worker. That strength was a family trait as Gilstrap used his strength in football to earn himself a college degree at Hardin-Simmons. Post college, he spent four years in the Army including a free vacation to Korea. While stationed at Lawton, Oklahoma, he met the love of his life Barbara whom he married in 1959. Together, they had two children, Catherine and Patrick. He was recruited to Howe by six school board members who drove to Lubbock to recruit him.

James Chisum was nominated for the second straight year, was perhaps the most loved man in Howe from the time he opened Chisum’s One Stop Grocery Store in July of 1957. He was called the “One-Man- Chamber of Commerce” as he helped give information to anyone that asked. Mr. Chisum often ran open tickets for families knowing well he would never get paid. His response was always that he couldn’t stand to see anyone not have food on their table. Mr. Chisum was the Norma J. Wallace Citizen of the Year in 1985.

 

 

Bob Walker, first time nominee, most known for operating the Howe Enterprise. He put out a weekly publication for 421 consecutive weeks from 1966 to 1974. He was instrumental in reforming the Howe Chamber of Commerce in 1972 and served as the chairman of the Howe Centennial Committee which was a week long festival and celebration of the city and its fine history. He was elected as the Howe Chamber of Commerce President in the 1970s which saw the volunteer organization run at its full peak of operation at that time. Mr. Walker also served on the Planning and Zoning Commission of Howe. After selling the Howe Enterprise, he went on to own and operate Allied Office Supply in Downtown Howe for a number of years until his retirement in 1989.

Friday night will see the winners of the various chamber awards as well as the inductions. Business of the Year nominees are Abby’s Restaurant, the Howe Enterprise, and Stark Lane Farms. New Business of the Year nominees are Palio’s Pizza Cafe, Skinner Plumbing Supply, and Stark Lane Farms. Volunteer Organization of the Year nominees are Feed My Sheep, Howe Volunteer Fire Department, and Keep Howe Beautiful.  The Norma J. Wallace Citizen of the Year will go to either Jonathan Coleman, Jean Norman or Monte Walker.

The chamber will also be recognizing the oldest active businesses and organizations in Howe as well during the evening. Being recognized are the Post Office, the City of Howe, Howe ISD, FBC Howe, FUMC, Howe Church of Christ, Howe Police Department, Howe Fire Department, Howe Enterprise, Independent Bank, Remcor, Hugh’s TV, Baker Heating/Air, MagniFab, Southwest Auction, and the School Zone Academy. Tickets will be available at the door which

Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. Catering the event is Mama Suzy’s Sweets & Eats.

The third annual event is the kickoff to the Founders Day Festival which takes place the following day, Saturday, May 6 from 2 pm – 8 pm with many activities in the downtown area.