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Cotton Center FFA To Return To Competition At National Level

It's a long trip to the National FFA Convention, but David Howell's Cotton Center FFA chapter does seem to mine the trip. Once again the rural chapter will make another appearanoe at the convention competing against the nations best chapters.

Coached by Raynie Sageser, the Cotton Center Ag. Communications team swept the state competitidnrecently and qualified for the national contest. Members of the team are Jarrad Reeves, Cristalyn Sageser, Erin Lutrick and Whitney Straw.

A new contest at the state level, the Ag. Communication contest is

based on a press conference and Following a short questioning team membdrs must develop the period, Reeves prepared a radio conference into a radio broadcast, broadcast, Sageser wrote a news news writing article, and press story and .Lutrick and Straw release. prepared a press release . .

"We walked into the contest with The teams efforts not only took nulDber 2 pencils and the others . the team award but team members chapters brought their laptop won individual honors. Reeves computers. Our kids took the took th~ top placing in radio challenge and walked away with broadcasting, Sageser placed the state banner; n stated Howell. second overall in news writing and

The Cotton Center team, the duo of Straw and Lutrick tied competing against schools from for third high individual in press all classifications, were judged on release.

competition with only two practice sessions.

"Each year I wonder If we can compete (in district and state FFA contest) and each year these kids come through. This tells me that we (Cotton Center) has some the best kids in the state. ' They are dedicated to a goal and they are willing to sacr~ice for the common goal of theteamand chapter," said Howell.

competition. "each year I wonder how we

can top the past and the kids surpass the challenge; said Howell.

This year was no exception. The Cotton Center chapter won five state banners this year against huge chapters such as San Antonio and Houston. The rural chapter won state banners In Public Relations, Radio, Creed, Ag. MechanIcs and Ag; Communications.

style, organizljtion and accuracy. The future for the national Allcompetitorstookaneditingand qualifying team looks bright communications test and then Reeves . is classif.ied as " a attended . a pressco~ference. sophomore and the three young

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Howell's chapter and members are recognized across the state as they are perennial; winners at the state. level. · This year trip to the national cQnvention, siated ' in Louisville,Ky, "in ·October, will·be th~ eighth year that Howell . as . taken Cotton Center "FFA members to a national

At the national contest this fall, the Cotton ' Center . team, representing the state of . Texas, will SUbmit a 12 page .paper and compete In graphlccteslgn aswell as broadcasting .. newswrltlngand press release."

-might be an understatement .. The team blew away the state

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The old Ritz Theatre, pictUred left, has enjoyed-a facelift fromthe Beautification Association. The Ritz has · been out of commission· for many years. and now looks to be back In buSiness. The latest mural to be commissioned by the Association Isthe big undertaking at one of the storage houses of West Builders Supply. When completed the Indian ancl buftaloscene will.be 150 feetll1length~

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Monday evening we had four teams out to play in our Scramble. After playing nine holes we had two teams tied for first place.

The two teams that came in with identical ' scores were; Richard Senter, Mike Kerbo, Dick Lemond and Joey Gracer; Tim Lane, Tommie Rogers, Bill McMicklngs and Tommy Perry.

Taking three holes to decide the Scramble winner, the team of Senter, Kerbo, Lemond and Gracer won the event.

Make plans to come out next Monday evening to play in the Scramble, It's a lot of fun.

Betty Black

PubliC Service; Master's Shop; Struve'sStore; pollatd'sCleaners; Hammitt Food Market;Jack's Cafe; Lookl.,

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, Waiter's Store; Pix and Ritz Theatres; Harrison Frozen Foods; 'Shook Grocery; Boggus Bros. Inc.; Bandy Mercantlfe; and Ivey Moon

~--------------~ Making the news fifty years ago In the Hale Center American was:

Local veterahs . organized a home secur.llyprogram. . "

The · Hale · Ce!1ter Churcl:J of ChrISt purchased 1ai'ld In Cotton Cemerwilhthevlewot establishing a .congregatlon In the rural comlTlJnny~

Record rainfall was reported for the year. Locally rainfall ranged from 11.47 inChes to close to 20 Inches fcrthe year.

In the Commissioners race for , Precinct 3, RaybumKarrh won Over Everett Masters by a vote of 475 to 344.Selecled to lead the COtton Center Young Womens Auxlary was Laurna Jo Stames. .

Dry Goods. .

Jamboree Slated The Plainview Jamboree will

be held at the Ollie Liner Center August 5. Slated entertainers include Glenn Bailey and Boys, Millennium, Kenneth Schutz and David Aycock.

A concession stand will be serving hamburgers, chips, soft drinks beginning. at 6:30.

Area residents are Invited to enjoy good food and good music at the Jamboree.

Thanks to the people In Hale Center and Cotton Center who have support the Jamb6ree. Donations help benefit the Meals­On-Wheels.

Elks Represented In All Star Classics

Cotton Centerwas well represented at the Six-Man all-star gala last weekend in Lubbock.

Sr. Victor Saenz represented the Elks on the hard court performing for the North all-stars. '

On the gridiron, senior Jeremy McFerrin, joined other all stars playing for the West roster.

Both Cotton Center players were all district selection in their all­star sports. Saenz helped the Elks go into basketball post season play and Mcferrin was instrumental in giving the Elks the most successful season in two decades with a 7-3 record and just missing the post season competition.

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Dog days of summer As Texans begin to endure the dog days of summer. consider that on an average day in July in Presidio. Texas, the temperature is expected to rise to 102.5 degrees. That's 8.3 degrees higher than the state's average high for July-94.2 degrees.

SOURCES: Carole Keeton Rylander. Texas Comptrollfl of Public Accounts (www.wlndow.state.tx.us).NacioMIWeatherServlce. T ... , W ... ,imo by ~rg. W, Bomar, pubM.hed by Unlvorslty of T .... Pre.~ 1995,

Las caniculares de Verano A' medida que los texanos empiezan a sop~rtar los dlas de calor este verano, tome en cuenta que en un dla promedlo de Julio en Presidio. Texas. se espera que la temperatura suba hasta los 102.5 grados Fahr~nheit, 0 sea 8.3 grados mas alto que. el extrema promedio del estado para julio •. que es de 94.2 grados Fahrenheit.

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. 416 W. 2nd • 839-2428 By Novella Sneed

Monday. July 31 Beef Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Combread, Coconut Pudding

Tuesday. August 1 BBQ Sausage, Baked Potato, Broccoli/Cheese, Wheat Roll,

Pears, Chocolate Chip Cookies WedneSday. August 2

Taco Salad, Trimmings, Pinto Beans, Picante Sauce, Chips, Apricots

Thursday. August 3 Baked Chicken, Butterbeans, Mixed Vegetables, Tossed Salad,

Wheat Roll, Pineapple Cake Friday,' ~uguat 4

Fish, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Cornbread, Chocolate Puddl"(J

The Hale Cenler SeniorCIt2ens conl/nue 10 meet dally with good attendance and good meals.

Several have beencomlng earty and playing cIomlnoes before lunch. It is a lot of fun.

Elaine Stlewart and Heather vlslledone day wllh her mother, VIrginia Walls.

The Home Health girls continue to COmtjl monltlly and take our

, blood pressures. Weldon Reed came one day

and brought convncidllies to us. We appreciate this., .

Fo,. FtJIIlReliGble Servil;e Chilton '

Beatin, & Air Conditioning

Tom and Mary Morgan and SkeetandMerryCarglUwerethere one day. Also Speck Cox ate after helping deliver lunches.

Chris Craig from VISta Care was here on Monday to explain how they can help us when needed.

OUr sYlJ1)athles to the family of Bonnie Chillon. She passed away In a Lubbock Hospllal.

Cody Needham Vls.eeI wllh his grandmother, Judy Crump.

The showers we've been having are most appreciated.

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Consumers To Enjoy Big Savings By Texas Comptroller Carole

Keeton Rylander . Because cutting taxes Is one of

my top prioritieS, I'm happy to announce that this year's Sales Tax Holiday will run from Aug. 4-6 and that I was able to expand the HoUday to include layaway lIems.

For the second year In a row, no state or local sales tax will be charged on most clothing and footwear priced under $1 00. And due to an administrative change I was delighted to make, eligible clothing and shoes placed In layaway during the Sales Tax Holiday may be taken out at a later date tax-free. As a Mamma and a Grandmama, I know this will be beneficial. This will allow hard­worklngTexasfalTlllleswllh limited budgets to pay for their purchases a little bI at a lime and stili receive the tax break.

our nation and Texas' Safes Tax Holiday certainly offers much­'needed tax relief for Texans.

We have opportunltles,though, to do more to relieve t\:18 tax burden. For example, I want to extend the Holiday for a longer period of lime and cover more lems like backpacks and fabric, buttons and zippers so that mammas who make the clothes for their klddos can also benefit trom this tax break. These changes will take legislative action

and I'm going to recommend this to the state Legislature when it convenes in January.

Going back to school Is a lime of adjustment In the lives of many Texas families. The Sales Tax Holiday, hopefully, lessens the need for budget adjustments, too.

For a complete listing of tax· exempt items, check the Comptroller's Web site at WWtI.wlndow.stale.tx.u50rcalithe tax assistance holline at 1-800· 252·5555.

The ancient Olympics ortglnaHylalted a alngle day and c:onsl8ted of a .lngle event: a race the length of the etadlum.

Although the Sales Tax Holiday • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Is times to help families outfit their: mGGINBOTHAM.BARTLETr CO. chlldrenforschool,thetax break Is • I not limited to children's clothes: • J.. ,.0" ALL YOUR LUMBER AN~ and shoes. The Sales Tax Holiday • 'Alll HARDWAIU NEED. __ , __ . , ~ Is an Ideal lime for Texans of an : __ "" ~ ages to · stock up on shoes and • clothlng-Inctudlng work uniforms. : . '-1 t-OO::I;::r==e-ntal~.-::D:-e-:'"W=-=aIt-:-:-t:-o-o-:-1S-. J-:'"o-n-e-s-=-S:::I-:ai:-r -:::P~a';"'"in-:-ts""l

Last year, Texas families spent • . more than $400 million on tax- : exempt clothes and shoes during • 1002 Ave 0 Abernathy 298-2010 thelnltlalSalesTaxHoIIday,savlng : •••••••• ~ ..................... ' •••••••• more than $32 million In sales taxes. Retailers statewide reported 'crowds c9mparable to the Chrlslmas shopping season. Shoppers bought twice as .much as in a typiCal three-day weekend In August. My office projecl~ that, _ ~urlng this year's Holiday. families will ave more than $30 million in slaie sales tixe.sand $7 million in ' lOcal sales taxes.

In addition to benefiting Texas · families, the 51es Tax Holiday also positively effects city andst8te economics. ' In 1999, even though the state chose to provide families. with a $32 million tax cut curing the first tax Holiday, overall sales tax

. revenues for the year rose to a · record $13 billion. City sales tax rebatesfor·the year Increased 7.1 percent . to $3.5 billion as many local officials ~w an increase in

· their Iocal.econoinic llctlvlty. · ThisyearlOcalgovem...,.shad the opportunity to opt out of the sales Tax Holiday. Only one local government In the entire state voted not · to participate. Other . cities examined tflls Issue and concluded' that the overall economic benefit of the Holiday oUtweighed the Ipsa ~I!",'esl t/l¥ .revenue' from !IIA"~AIJ. .· iIlilnl"llna

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Rebate Continues Upward Sales tax rebates continue to

stay ahead of last year's pace for the City. Hale Center's July sales tax rebate pushed the total for 2000 payments to $43,021.

The yeartop date payments put the City ahead of the same time last year by $4,700. Last years payment to date came In at $38,305. The Increase of revenue

, for the city was a 12.31 percent increase.

The July rabateamounted to $4,805 compared to last years July payment of $4.338, an Increase of 10.76 percent.

Julysalestax rebates represent sales taxes coOected In May and reported to the Comptroller ' in

June. Texas Comptroller Carole

Keeton Rytanderdellvered a total of $208.9 million In monthly sales tax payments to 1 ,1 06 Texas cities and 119 counties.

July payment are up 16.9 percent compared to July 1999. Year·to-<late payments to clles

. and counties are running nine percent ahead of the first seven months of 1999.

The sales tax rebates Include $192.3 milton to Texas cities, up 17.1 percent compared to July 1999. Texas counties recltlved July rebates of $16.5 mllllot1, up 14.8 percent compared to a year ago.

... Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be UDdentood..

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Korean War Pins Available To Vets Washington, D.C.-U.S.

veterans of the Korean War are now eligible for a commemorative 50th Anniversary Korean War pin Issued through the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Rep. Larry Combest (R-TX) announced recently.

version of thai documenl, a "DO-215." National Guard members should provide their statement of service equivalent, "NaB Form 22.' AU branches of the U.S . Armed Services will be recognized.

For more information, please contactthe Combest office nearest

you, or vIsit the Combest website: www,house.gov/combest or contact Lubbock 763-1611, 1205 Texas Ave. Sulle 810, lubbock 79410, or Washington, D.C. (202) 225-4005, 1 026l~rth Bldg., WaShington, D.C. 20515, Contact: Becca Underwood Dickerson.

"I want to make sure that our Korean Warveterans, who bravely fought for our freedom, win be There is Dever beeD a peat athlete who did Dot imow wlult .,am able to receive the recognItIonthey ill. deserve,· Rep. Larry Combest said. "ThIs 50th annlvelSBry pin Is asmaU token of our Inmense appreciation and admiration of their courage.".

this year, the U.S. will begin to commemorate the 50th anniversary ot the Korean War, commonly know as the 'orgotten

. War." Throughout the country, America's brave men and women who served their country 80 proudly against Communist aggresslonwll be honored. During , the 37 month war, 33,651 Americans died In action andover 100,000 were wounded.

Any veteran who served In the theater of war-on Korean son, oft the shore of Korea or ttvough air support missions 10 the Korean War during the DeparJment of Defense recognized dates (.June 25, 1950, to July 27. 1953)-1s eligible to receive the commemorative pin. Spouses or families of deceased veterans who served duringthose dales are also entitled to claim one pin perfarnlly.

To apply for the pin. veterans will need to provide their name,

-BUI Bradley •••

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MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL

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$4~94 so open on Tuesday night 5-9 p.m. The

address, telephone number and . -------., dates of service. ' . They shoUld also provide a copy Of their report of separation, commonly known as a ~DD·214· or a corrected

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(Obituaries) Bonnie Chilton

Funeral' services lor Bonnie Chilton, lormer longtime Hale Center resident, were conducted Thursday, July 27, at Ninth and Columbia Church 01 Christ with Ray Bailey, aSSOCiate minister at Monterey Church 01 Christ In Lubbock, and Jim Brewer and Ralph Beistle, both ministers at Soulh Plains Church 01 Christ In Lubbock, officiating.

Burial was In Hale Center Cemetery under the direction 01 Freeman/Abell Funeral Home.

Mrs. Chilton, 70, died July 25, 2000, at Covenant Medical Center In Lubbock.

She was born Sept. 20, 1929,ln Rotan. She marrledJohnle Marvin Chilton on August 28, 1948 in Pampa. He died In 1997.

She was a hairdresser In Mci..ean and Dumas before moving to Hale Cent'er In 1957. She and her husband operated Whites Auto Store In Hale Center lor a number 01 years, before owning and operating Chilton Heating and Air Conditioning. She worked as a 'volunteer at the nursing home In Hale Center.

She moved to Lubbock from Hale Center In December of 1999. She was a member 01 South Plains Church of Christ andwas an active member 01 the SllvertonesSunday School.

Survivors Include a son, Ralph Chillon 01 Plainview; a daughter, Renee Brown of Lubbock; a Sister, Corene Corley of Arlington; four grandchildren; and a grltal­grandson.

Merte Franklin GNveslde serv!C8sfor Merit

FrlnkJln, 78, will be held 8t11:oo ' am Friday ,Ii Parklawn Memorial

. Garden In Plainview with Rev. Gene Meacham officiating. Arrangements are by Freeman­Abel Funeral Home. . Mr. Franklin died July 25, 20oo,ln Heritage Oaks Nursing Home In Lubbock.

He was born September 22, 1921 In Sidney, Texis. Hewasan aircraft rnechaillc In Uvalde prior 10 entering the service. ,He served,' In the Atrrtt Air Corp during World Warllln, ~arn. Hemovedto'H~ Center In 1952 from May, Texas: He was a inemberofthe American Legion and VFW and was a memberofthe Fll8lBaptIslChurch In Hale Center. '

Survivors· Include ·thr$e sons:' . Ray Franklin 01 'Bullard,

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(f) _C_A_PI_TO_L_ COMMENT U.S. SENATOR

KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON

EOOCA11ONINmA11VFS TARGEfOPPOR1lJNfIY,EXCELlENCE 'T his month Ihe Senate began its debate on the Educational Opportunities

Act. AI the heart of this legislation are two ideas: I) that Ihe more parental involvement there is in education. the better; and 2) the critical

importance of maintaining state and local control of public schools. We know from history. and from study afler study. thai the single mosl

important factor in providing children with a qualily education is parenlal involvement. We also know, conversely. thai the parents of many under­achieving children are not involved in their education. Education reforms that incorporate parenlal decision-making are much more effective than those that don't,

Just as important to quality education is local control. The Educational Opportunities Act strengthens local control by giving states and school districts the flexibility to respond quickly to changing student needs. It attaches fewer strings to federal funding, letting the states and local school districts make more decisions. so ~at schools can meet the specific needs of their students rather than following a one-size-fits-all pallern imposed by Washington. D.C.

Schools succeed because parents, businesses and civic leaders get involved and make them beller. Local partidpation and local control.are the cornerstones of providing equal educational opportunity .

The Educational Opportunities Act also aims 10: • Support exceptional teachers. Our bill encourages school districls to hire.

reward and retain the best teachers. The Senate included my Careers-to­Classrooms legislation that will streamline leacher certification procedures so talented people wilh badly needed skills can move into the classroom more quickly. This will be especially helpful to rural schools and schools that are experiencing a leacher shonage. I want to encourage profession,lIs with expertise in·such areas as foreign languages, math and science to share their knowledge with our children.

• Help disadvantaged students meet higher standards. It is wrong to let any child slip through the cracks. This bill provides schools and teachers with greater decision-mwng authority in exchange for increased responsibility for, improving stUdent performance, ' ,

In addition, I continue to support Advanced Placement. an educational initiative that I have long worked to expand. This program tests high school students for 'college credit and is set up'to encounige more studenlS 10 take college-level courses while still in ,high 'school. Texas has been a natiooal leader in 'milking AdvanCed Placement available at high schools,across our, state. A head start on colltgemay jUst be the d~iding factor that propels many a student th,ough the doors of higher education.

. For 30 years, federal education programs have proliferated while student performance across the couiltry has stagnated or declined. But we have starte4 to turn things around. notably in Texas where we have had spectacular success in improving test scores and reversing the high dropol\~ ra~ among students,

. particularly minorities. , ' " , , We can't afford to deny any child the opportunity to succeed by failing

10 equip that child adequately for the future. We should be prciud tilat our srate has been 1eacIing the way, setting an example for others to follow. The Educational Opportunities Act would make even more'progress pOssible by ensuring that the federal government is pan of the solution, not pan of the problem: " ·'

In good writing. words beeome one with thin",: ' '. ., , " . . - -Ralph,Waldo Eme~

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, EveI-f m~ is the arcl:dtect Othis own fortuDe.

lat y...r Driven Expect To Earn $35.000 To $40,000 lot Day Benefitl NOWII

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Chocolate Pudding Cake-Easy As Child's Play

A new dellihtfully special chocolate puddIng cake that', as deflclous as It I, nutrItIous. It's so easy-you mske and beks It all In one pan.

Cotton C~nter Churches

First Baptist Church Randy Land. Pastor . 879-2301 Sunday Schoo19:4S a.m. Morning Wmhip 10:55 a.m. Evening Wmhip 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Attxillaries 3:30 p.m.

Hale Center Churcbes First Baptist Church Gene Meacham, Pastor 305 W. 6th 839-2405 Sunday SchooI9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:55 a.m. EveningWmbip 7:00 p.m.

, Wednesday StlVices 7:00 p.m.

FirstUDited Methodat Church Ken Rowland. Pastili' 202 W. Stevenson 839-2480 Sunday Scbool9:4S a.m. ,MomiiIgWorship U:OOa.m. EveningWonhip 6:00 p.m.

" Church 01 Christ . Matt Swanson, Preacher 2()2 W. 4th 839-2404 Sunday School9:4S a.m. MolDing W~il' 10:30 a.m. Evening Wcnbip5:00 p.m • Wednesday Services 7:30 p.m.

Leae Star BaptIst Cburell 1m CbarJcs Boones. Pastor . SIPkY Scbool9:45 a.m. MontmgWonbip 11:OO'a.m. Monday Millions 6:00 p.m., W~~6:00p.m.

~H ... BapdltI2 ' W .L'Grifiin, ~ SIDIdaySchool10:00 Lin; MorRin, Wcnbip 12:00 NOOIl ~~~3:OOp.m: ' W.., SeMces 8:00 p.m.

, .at;Y·MiIsiaaI7:00 p.m.

Ftooy-FtJooEY PuDDING CAKE . 1 cup all purpose flour " cup lJ"IUlulated sugar 3 tableRpOOD8 unsweetened

cocoa powder 2 teaspooD8 baking powder % teaspoon salt Ii cupmiIk' % cup butter, melted

1 ~ teaspoous vanilla emact 1 cup chopped mue Ribbon

Orchard Choice or Sun­Maid MUsion or Cali­myrnaFip

~ cup semisweet chocolate morsels, optional

% cup chopped, toasted peclUUl

% cup packed light brown sugar

% cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1% ,cup hottest tap water

Heat oven to 3150·F. 'In un­greased 8- or 9-inch square pan, stir together flour, sugar. 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. With fork, blend in milk, butter and vanilla until smooth. Stir in figs, chocolate morsels and peclUUl. Sprinkle brown sugar and remaining % cup cocoa even over top. Pour hot water evenly over top. Do not stir. Bake for 315 to 40 minutes, until sauce forms on bottom imd cake on top is set. Cool for 115 minutes. Serve in desaert diahes, spooning sauce from bottom of pan over each aerv­ing. Top with ice cream or whipped cream and fresh I'8IIpberries, if desired. Makes 9aervinga.

SEEDS FROM THE SOWER Michael A. Guido

The United States Post Office Department has a Division of Dead Letters. There you'll find letters which have been missent and which have no identification'of recipient of sender.

One year nearly fourteen million letters, one out of every one thousand mailed, went to the bead Letter Office.

There are many Dead Letter Christians. Our Lord commanded, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. everywhere." But many never arrive. Every Christian is sent, but not every one goes to those who need to hear the Gospel. They end up in the dea~ letter office of disobediene~.

Don't be a D~ad letter Christianl

CIwrdl 01 the Uvinl God EIiM MomIez. Pastor 1315 Ave. E 839-2243 Daily Pra,er Meeting 9:00 a.m. Sunday' School 10:00 a.m. Morning WcDhip 11:15 a.m. Evening Worsbip 6:30 p.m. W~y Services 7:30 p.m.

J~"""'tC'..u Mc1,Gomez.PasIor

,Bast CleYdlQd,839·1434 , SUDday Scbool9:45 LID.

MomiDg WcnItip 11:00 a.m. Evening Worsbip 5:00p.m. Wednesday ScrW:es7:00 p.m.

St. TIleraaCsthoUe Church Rev. Rey S<WgOIl. Pasror 13m Ave. C 839·2310 Mass 11:00 a.m. WedDesday Services 7:00 p.m. CbriItiaD EducaIiOa 6:00 p.m.

CItardl 01 Gad 01 ... PInt ... ' Scqio Bemal. Puler . ,

322 E. Stevelilon 839-2276 SuDdayScbooll0:<!0 a.m, r.fonUiIa Worsbip 11:00 a.m. Bven.. Worship 6:30 p.m. W~y Sc:rvicics 7:30p.m.

ExperIenced Drivers

1·800·441·4394 Owner 0'p'erators 1·811·848·6615 Graduate Students 1·800·338·6428

PUBLIC NOTICE The HALE CENTER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT will

be accepting bids lor the 2000-2001 school year In thelollowlng categories: ' '

1. Teaching/Instructional and Office Supplies 2. Athletic, First Aide, and Training Supplies 3. Maintenance Supplies 4. Paper Products 5. Fuel Products 6. ComputerlTechnology Equipment and Software

The district reserves the right to accept or rejed and and/or all bids. Sealed bids will be accepted through August 18,2:00 p.m. at 103 W. Cleveland, P.O. Box 1210, Hale Center, TX 79041.

SmaU and minority firms, women's business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are especially Invlled 10 submit bids.

Bid specHlcations are avanable upon request (806) 839-2232.

eo",act: Kelly Priest, Director 01 Business. 7/21-28

/f.&a... AMERICAN

, The following subscriptions to the Hale . Center Amerlcanwllr expire the end of JUly. Hale County subscriptions are $17.00 per year and Out-of-County subscriptions are $20.00 per year. SObscriptlon renewals may bemalled to the Hale Center American, P.O. Box 1030. Hale Center, Texas 79041"-

Haleegunty

Tommy Baker C.W.Bames Don Campbell Jimmy Curry James CalQ)bell J8C)k1e Dyer Alan 'DiMs

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Freeman-Abell Funeral Home BlIlFreema~ Josle Gomez '. M.F. Gaston TrerrtGant Minnie Howard D.J. Hooper KelthJont$ Mrs; J.W. K,lno

QUt-ot-CgtID'Y Fancher Archer Danny Brittain Kelh Bearden Sky Bizzell Jolene Bledsot ' BelVlla Downing

. Iva Feiguson Bobby Hicks Kay Hanvnond. Wayne Johnson Rick Law Lewis Lopez , Ina Lemol'lCl Brenda PhIHIps AnltaPalton

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SPRING IS HERE - ITS nME TO FIX YOUR LAWN EQUIPMENT

Small engines, tuned up or repaired, such as laWn mowers, weedeaters, transfer pump. engines and more. Call 839-2002, If no answer leave message. I'll return your call. Pickup and delivery avalable or leave Items at

FREE CELLULAR ONE PHONES I

Up to 400 min Month $39.99; 700-$45.98 Plus Free Incoming Calls - First Year

call Don Henderson Your Authorized

CellularONE, Professional PH 292-0009

A reporter asked a woman, "Who's your favorite author?"

"My husband," she replied. "What does he write?" "Checks," she answered, God has written a check. The

Bible says, "My God 'shall sup" ply all your needs."

Waller's Garage. Leave name, .... ________ --...... phone number and nature of Cleveland Street

There's pardon for you. God will not only take away the mischief of your sins, b!Jt also the memory.

probI~m. Self .. St.age . Monthly" anliuai ra~ · .

Small &: large garage'size Contact Riek.Blaek .

There's peace for you. And the peace of God helps mightily in living peaceably with others. HELP WANTED

. Friends Convenience Store Is: looking for fulHlmt associates .. Shlftsa182-10, 10-6. AppIywlthln. : We train for5 days, no experience. necessary.

HOUSE FOR ·SALE , 3/212 house for· sale, 30x40

metal bam. Located on pavement between Chon & Hale Center. '

McDougal R_bonl Mob. (806) '438-7300

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HOMETOWN HANDYMAN Np Job To Sma"

from Evaporated Cooler servicing to (enalllng your fence. Tree trimming and removal

CALL 839-1383 evenings GREG PILLOW FREE ESI'IMATES

839-2089 8081'174-7935 •

There's power for you. God will give you the power to live forever - a day at' a time, and to win in every struggle - a step at a time.

Cash this check by faith, won't you?

Diabetics. Rezulin® Users . • Liver Faiiure • Jaundice

• Liver Damage • Increased Liver Enzymes • Heart Attack • Congestive Heart Failure

HYou or A Loved One have taken Rezulin® and experienced these problems call:

THE SIMON LAW FIRM, P.C. Oul'.fPo&f(el 5630 Yale Blvd •• Dallal, Texai 75206 kpen.e.

1-877 -909-6363 (ToO Free) . Nol Certified by .... TIUI a.Glld of Llgl' Specllllzelion

HEALTH BENEFITS Fo R THE ENTIRE FAMILY

. $ 7 4 I Me NTH !!! • Flat Rate Deep Medifal Discount

. HELP.WANTED • No Deductible Doctor, Dental, Chiropractic . . PEN RIDERS Experl,nce .No Increases . E-Room"Hosph:al C;onfinement ' rf(IUlntd. Employee nK.Istprovlde. • Guranteeeci Acceptance Hearing, Vision their own hories and tacl<~ Good • No Exclusions Prescription Included benefits, feed :. qare provided .NoUmlt~tlons Plus Mor. Than '1 00 Extr~Benefits! for three .(3) ' horses. Send application and references to ______ .1.-. 8i!· .O.O.-. 4.8.11!!-.. 6.2.7!!!!. &3 _BE!I!!iI!!ii!!!!;;;!i;;;;;!!!iI!!.JJ]

Cattlemen's PO Box 676, Olton, -TX 79064 or call (806l285-2616. and ask for Re~. .

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GAAAGESALE 3rdand Main

LOISof baby Items, clothes, knick knacks, kitchen Items

Frl7/289-6 Sat 7/298 - noon

2 Family GARAGE SALE 1002 ,Southlawn

Saturday ONLY 8 '" ? Dearbom heater, Jenn Alre

stovetoP, dishes, househOld Items, clothes & more. '

Cf1Y MANAGEMEf\.ITPOSITIQN Cit of Booker. LI ) sco rnb Count Texa s . 806 658-4579

IMMEDIATE OPENING! ' City of Booker is seeking experienced, knowledgable applicants for position of CITY MANAGER. MANAGER applicant needs accounting, budget prepara­tion & management skills, municipal finance, computer . a~~ .supervis~ry experience. Also working knowledge of, -utdltles, machl!lery, etc. . '. ' • .

SEND RESUl\lES ro C tl (I f l \ ", l I PO Box ~.' I Booker, TX 79005

CROCKE'rT COUNTY CARE CENTER, .a County owned and operated fiftY-Six bed .. nursing home, 'is accepting resumes for a Texasl/censec:t nursing 'home administrator ' through Aug/ 18, 2000 . . lntervleW$ . will be . conducted during the Y{e8k Q'August ,28, 2000. S~ndR's/;lcn.9S" tO: , " ' Centet'CQttitnlttiHt !" , . '. '

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••• The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

, -Walter Bage~ot •••

Pioneer Club Cookbooks Now Available

Hale Center Public Library Mon., Wed., & Fri.,

$20 each

Proceeds to support the Library

Equal Bousiq OPPORTUNITY The Housirlg Authority ' of Hale . Center, ' also

operating Village Apartments, receives applicatiolls . for hoUsing during workingbours MoneJalt - Frida)' ? . at 702 Main St. . AD qUa1ific~tions must hemet including size ·of famUy,total familyincoIQ, and other circumstances. . ' . call838-2~! . RICk ~yma~~IV'Dlrect~r

H.Jl,d..dre USPS 233-140

AMERICAN Established March 2, 1872 Hale Center, 'l'exas 79041 .

Published weekly on Friday' of each w~k,except flrstFrlday after Christmasand,oneFridtlYduring the'summer months_ . • P~riodic;alposf!ige paid at United §tates PostOftice,

' . ~ale Center, Texas 79041. . ._

SUBSCRIP'l'ION RATES $17.00 per year ;n'HaleCounty

.. $20~OOper year .outside ~"e ·.Qo~ty