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eaderu u Tuesday,LL Mayeader 31, 2016 www.coveleaderpress.com PP254-547-4207ressress 50 cents Inserts 1,750 signatures to be submitted on petition Check out this week’s By LYNETTE SOWELL parking lot, and a number of businesses also money-saving inserts. Cove Leader-Press had petition pages available throughout the 60-day time period. The group referred to With 1,750 verified voter signatures on voter registration lists provided by the Coryell petition pages firmly in hand, Mitch Lofton County election registrar’s office to verify the will submit a completed petition to the City of signers were registered voters within the Cop- Copperas Cove secretary’s office today. peras Cove city limits. Lofton headed up a petition team which The petition team has promoted the idea began gathering verified signatures in April that because the city doesn’t permit the sale for a petition to put the liquor sales option on of hard liquor via retail venues as well as res- the November 2016 ballot. taurants, the city is missing out on sales tax The team knew it had 60 days to collect dollars that are instead going to other cities News a minimum of 1,467 signatures and used the locally where Copperas Cove residents go to time period before the official petition time be- purchase liquor and dine. The petition team is CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL gan to promote voter registration awareness. hoping that if the option is passed by voters Mitch Lofton and Laura Dyer look over the petition They set up a canopy and signing “sta- See , 1750 binder containing 1,750 signatures which will be tion” close to the edge of the H-E-B Plus! Page 8 submitted to the city secretary’s office today.
Scott’s Funeral BITS N BITES Home set to hold advance planning seminars By LYNETTE SOWELL Cove Leader-Press Elementary Schools hold career day for Scott’s Funeral Home is offering students two sessions on advance planning on ...... Thursday, one at 10 a.m. and another Page 3 at 6 p.m. at their Copperas Cove loca- tion at 1614 S. F.M. 116. Sports Ron Viss, one of Scott’s Funeral Home owners, said this is the first seminar they’ve offered here in Cove. Viss said the sessions are being held because of the many questions he hears as a funeral director, such as legal questions he isn’t qualified to answer. The seminar will feature legal tools, to include power of attorney, wills, trust, as well as health care di- rectives, as outlined by local attorney at law Lisa Kubala. Larry Pearce with the Langdon- Davis Law Firm will also be bringing CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL legal input to include planning ahead Monique Murphy, one of the owners of Bits N Bites cake shop, shows Sporty-B owner B.J. for long-term care for seniors. Pearce Callaway the chilled display case holding dipped apples and cake pops. has worked with senior planning for more than 25 years. whose specialty is making custom cakes for any and Leon Stone, a prearrangement Cake shop draws every occasion. specialist, will be on hand to provide Cove Dawgs compete The pair met around two years ago when Murphy, information about how advance funer- in annual spring game. hundreds to who makes treats like cake pops and dipped apples, al planning can help families. Blue team takes the ordered a cake from Alvarado. The two struck up a Viss spoke about the importance win 26-17 friendship and then began working together, eventually of planning ahead and what it can grand opening building a large following via social media and word of mean for a family, especially during a ...... Page 6 u mouth. The shop is already booked with custom cake stressful time when a family member By LYNETTE SOWELL orders through July, so it’s best to order well ahead of becomes unable to make decisions re- Index Cove Leader-Press a special event. lated to their final wishes or their es- Both women know their baking strengths. tate, or when a family member passes Police Blotter...... 2 The atmosphere at 314 E. Ave. D resembled a “I’m all about treats and chocolate,” Murphy. away. Highlights...... 4 block party on Saturday afternoon, complete with a In addition to her baking and cake decorating “It can save the family a lot of bounce house, face painting, Doc McStuffins, Chase Willis Webb...... 4 skills, Alvarado is a gum paste, fondant and sugar art- last-minute decisions, a lot of head- from Paw Patrol, along with hot dogs and treats as Bits ist. Lynette Sowell...... 4 aches, and also decisions can be made N Bites Cake Shop had its grand opening celebration. “I’m self taught,” Alvarado said, adding she was while a person is in their right mind. Crossword...... 5 The cake shop, housed in a small building of eye- watching an episode of the show “Cake Boss” about They’re making the decisions, not the Sports...... 6 catching bright pink trimmed in white, is the dream of four years ago, which became her inspiration. family making decisions for them,” Business Directory...... 7 business partners and friends Rose Alvarado and Mo- “I was looking for something to do to earn money, Viss said. Classifieds...... 9 nique Murphy. For more information and to “I still almost can’t believe it,” said Alvarado, See CAKE, Page 10 RSVP, call Scott’s at (254) 542-7337.
About us OSD holds pancake breakfast for homeless vets By LYNETTE SOWELL on helping homeless veterans Killeen resident who vol- Vol. 121, No. 70 Cove Leader-Press in the Fort Hood area. The unteers at the group’s head- group’s volunteers also had a quarters located at 118 Cove Copperas Cove Although the turnout space during Rabbit Fest, at Terrace Shopping Center. She Leader-Press wasn’t as high as hoped for which they attempted to get also came out on Saturday 2210 E. Hwy. 190 at their pancake breakfast at the word out about what they morning to serve pancakes. Suite 1 Applebees on Saturday morn- do. “I read about (Opera- ing, Operation Stand Down Courtland, who started tion Stand Down) in the Fort Copperas Cove Central Texas director Joann the group along with her Hood Sentinel, and I thought Texas 76522 Courtland said every bit mother, Trudy Bolton, said I would get involved,” said (254) 547-4207 helps. the number of volunteers has Perry, who is a veteran her- CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL The fundraiser was one grown from the first few. self, having served 21 years Volunteers with Operation Stand Down of the more recent endeavors One of their newest Central Texas serve up pancakes at Satur- See OSD, by the group which focuses volunteers is Fran Perry. a day’s fundraiser at Applebees restaurant. Page 8 www.jacksmithhomes.com Buying | Selling
Jack Smith, RealtoR Donlie mcmullin Realt y 254-290-3132 / 254-547-9619 ove uesday 202 South 1st Street | Copperas Cove CPage 2 u May 31, 2016 T u Copperas Cove Leader-Press u 254-547-4207 News CCHS holds 2016 Senior awards night BRIEFS By BRITTANY FHOLER Cove Leader-Press CIS looking for golfers for annual tournament More than 120 students from the Copperas Cove Communities In High School graduating class Schools (CIS) of Greater of 2016 were recognized for Central Texas will hold its receiving scholarships and 18th annual Ken Morgan awards at the Copperas Cove Golf Tournament on Satur- High School Senior Achieve- day, June 18. The four-per- ment Night held Thursday son scramble will be played evening at the Lea Ledger Au- at Sammons Golf Course in ditorium. Temple. Registration is at 7 The awards and schol- a.m. and the shotgun start is arships were announced by at 8 a.m. The cost is $75 per Choir Director Daniel Mont- golfer or $300 per team. The gomery and presented by entry fee includes breakfast, CCHS assistant principal, lunch, snacks a goodie bag, Daniel Dodson and senior team photo and practice counselor, John Avritt. balls. To enter or learn about Before awards were sponsorship opportunities, handed out, CCHS principal contact Christine Elias of Miguel Timarky expressed his CIS at 254-554-2132 or pride in the group of students email christine.elias@cis- and shared an inspirational tx.org. The entry deadline is quote. June 1. “Mario Andretti said, ‘Action is a foundational key CCLP/BRITTANY FHOLER Iida Nurkkanen is recognized for being a foreign exchange student from Finland at the CCHS Senior Achieve- to all success. Desire is the Heather Dale to ment Night held Thursday at the Lea Ledger Auditorium. BELOW: Kayla Wilson and Laura Purvis were pre- key to motivation. But it is perform at Library sented as the CCHS Class of 2016 Salutatorian and Valedictorian at the CCHS Senior Achievement Night held determination and commit- The Copperas Cove Thursday at the Lea Ledger Auditorium. ment to an unrelenting pursuit UIL Athletics awards. tion,” Burns said. “So, hold Library, located at 501 S. of your goal and commitment There were several times them tight, keep them close, Main St., will host a free to excellence that will enable during the ceremony where tell them you love them and concert with Heather Dale you to obtain the success you the recipients received so know they will never forget on Friday, June 10, from 7 seek.’” Timarky said. “I have many awards and/or scholar- you. You may not get another p.m. to 9 p.m. in the meet- no doubt these amazing se- ships that they made it back chance to do that.” ing room. There will be no niors will have an abundant to their seats before their ac- He then added that the charge to the public thanks and successful journey. As you complishments were finished graduating seniors should let to a sponsorship from the will see by the awards present- being read. their parents hug them and Friends of the Copperas ed tonight, these seniors are Nadjaliette Hernandez- kiss them. Cove Library. Heather Dale, on their way to a promising Lopez received six awards and The Salutatorian of the a Canadian singer/song- future. They have impressed nine scholarships and was de- Copperas Cove High School writer who fuses traditional me with their actions, efforts clared the 2015-2016 CCHS Class of 2016 is Kayla Wilson, stories with a mix of Celtic and results and are a joy to be Best All-Around Senior Girl. who received three awards and Folk, world music and rock around. I’m extremely proud Senior class president, Kaylyn 14 scholarships. She plans on influences, will conduct a of all their efforts and they Kirkpatrick, received seven attending Baylor University in single performance. Further deserve a moment tonight to ship, an Army ROTC scholar- students to receive scores of awards and 11 scholarships the fall and majoring in biol- information may be viewed have the light shine down on ship, the Morning Exchange at least 3.5 on all AP exams and Ashley Prax received 10 ogy. at www.HeatherDale.com them for all their hard work.” Club Scholarship, the Heart of taken and scores of 3 or higher scholarships. The Valedictorian of the and www.QueensOfAvalon. Over 30 different univer- Texas Scholarship, the Cory- on five or more AP exams, the The Salutatorian and Copperas Cove High School com. The Friends will also sities and colleges across Tex- ell County Go Texans Schol- American Citizenship Award Valedictorian were announced Class of 2016 is Laura Purvis, offer a bake sale for refresh- as and the United States were arship, the Gordon Graves which is selected by a com- by CCISD Superintendent Dr. who received seven awards ments prior to the concert represented and all together, Green Vest Scholarship, the mittee, the Dawg and Lady Joe Burns. Before he revealed and three scholarships, includ- and during intermission. students accepted scholarships Noon Exchange Club Youth Dawg Athlete of the Year, who they were, he encouraged ing a full ride Honors College For further information from more than 60 different of the Year Scholarship and Course Awards which are parents to enjoy the time of scholarship to Texas A&M please contact the Library at scholarship funds, including:, the Keep Copperas Cove based on teacher selection, the celebration. University at Commerce (254)547-3826. the Frank and Ellie DiMuc- Beautiful Scholarship. Presidential Award for Excel- “We have had a very where she will major in vocal cio Scholarship, the Copperas Awards given included lence which requires a student challenging year in CCISD music education. Cove Alumni Association Golf Association to hold the AP Scholar which requires to earn a GPA of 4.0 or higher and there’s been a very chal- The last day of school for Scholarship, the Fort Hood tournament a student to receive scores of 3 and score in the 85th percen- lenging year in public educa- the senior students was May Family Members Scholarship, The Copperas Cove or higher on three or more AP tile in the reading or math sec- tion across Central Texas with 27 and graduation is this Fri- the Clements Scholarship, the Golf Association will have exams, the AP Scholar with tion of the ACT, SAT or the the loss of young people right day at 7:30 p.m. in the Bell Welch Foundation Scholar- a Blind Draw Scramble Distinction which requires PSAT, UIL Academics and at the threshold of gradua- County Expo Center. on Saturday, June 11, with signup details in the Pro Police Blotter Shop at the Hills of Cove Here is the Copperas Nathan Melvinray: 100 Clements Avenue. Pos- Golf Course. Golfers are in- Cove Police Department KUBALA block West Business Mary session marijuana u/2 oz, vited to come out and be a activity for May 26 through Highway 190. Copperas Beth Copperas Cove munici- May 28. LAW OFFICE part of this one-day scram- Cove municipal court arrell pal court capias x3 fail to isa ubaLa ttorney h ble. For additional informa- L K , a warrant of arrest, theft of Attorney At LAw maintain financial respon- tion, contact Ed Thompson May 26 Criminal, Family property – under $100. sibility, expired registra- Hire us to take back control 254-290-1550 or the Pro Burglary vehicle: & Juvenile Law Public intoxication, tion, no seat belt/improp- 1100 block Craig Street. Open Shop directly. emergency medical de- of yourOPEN case & your life. erly worn seat belt-driver. Rogers stolen: purse and 254-238-8659 • 408 W. Ave. D tention: 1200 block South Join Arrested: Swain, Ni- contents, United States Join(254) 680-4655 Copperas Cove, TX • 76522 3rd Street. HOUSEHousecholous Mark: 300 block Early bird Geekfest currency. Total value: $70. Military Discounts! Assault with bodily in- 4201 W. Stan Schlueter Loop, Ste. A Oak Street. Evading ar- Arrested: Johnson, Payment plans available! jury-family violence: 1200 Killeen, Texas 76549 rest/detention using ve- tickets on sale now Ronnie Viss, Daren Moore, and Bill Cole Theodist Shadazrea Ma- [email protected] block Rogers South FM www.harrellattorneystx.com hicle. Advance tickets for rie: 300 block Manning 116. Us!Us! May 28 GeekFest 2016 are now Street. Evade arrest/ 2200 block Coy Drive. Unauthorized use mo- chael Joseph: 900 block FleetSunday accident: 1000 available. GeekFest will be detention using vehicle, Theft $750-$2,500: tor vehicle: 500 block Sky- Saratoga Lane. Copperas Brookview Drive. held August 12-14 on the resist arrest/search/trans- 700 block Constitution line Drive. Cove municipal court ca- Arrested:October 28,Schmidt, 2012 portation. Drive. Stolen: miscella- Theft $100-$750: pias, speeding 15 mph or Patricia Leona: 100 block See BRIEFS, Assault by contact- 3100 block Yaupon Road. Jason11:00 Drive. am Criminal to 4:00 pm Page 7 neous household items. more over posted limit. family violence: 600 block Total value: $1,850. Stolen: recycle bin. Value: Possession of drug trespass-habitation,Come and go pos- Sunset Lane. (no charges $65. session dangerous drug. STAFF Strike fixture/highway paraphernalia: 200 block filed) landscaping o/$200: 1200 Found property: 2700 ClementsPleasePlease Avenue. join join us us for for an an Open OpenWelfare House House and andconcern: Ribbon Ribbon 300 Cutting.Cutting. DIRECTORY: Online harassment/ block West Avenue B. block East Business High- Arrested:WeWe are are honored honoredLincoln, to to continue continueblock Joe’s the the service road. service started started by by internet impersonation: way 190. Found: Taser Advertising director: Disorderly conduct- Craig Russell:SheppardSheppard 200 Funeral Funeral block Home. Home. ComeCome by by and and meetmeet ourour staff.staff. 1222 Ritter Street. and ammunition Travis Martin public affray: 700 Sunny RibbonRibbon CuttingCutting at at 2:00 2:00 pm. pm. Personalized Personalized gifts gifts raffle raffle & Theft $750-$2,500: Avenue. Welfare concern: 400 Locally Owned offering Affordable Personal Care Advertising: &h’orderves hors d’oeuvres served. 300 block South 3rd Welfare concern: South 25th Street. Linda Goode, William Ortiz Traditional & Cremation Services • Pre Planning • Monuments Street. Stolen: air condi- 1200 block South FM 116. Criminal mischief Managing editor: tioner. Value: $1,500. Assault by contact- $100-$750: 2400 block David Morris Open investigation: family violence x2: 1400 Walker Place Boulevard. Photographer: 2700 block East Business block MLK Jr Drive. (no Damage: vehicle window. Lee Letzer, Scott Darling Highway 190. charges filed) Value $400. Sports: Fleet accident: 1800 Assault by contact- Arrested: Mobley, of Copperas Cove TJ Maxwell block Mattie Drive. family violence x2: 2000 Harrison hunter: 300 “Continuing the care reflected through a Attempted suicide: block Skyline Drive. Pos- 254-542-7337 Staff writer: block Coy Drive. (no 1614 SOUTH FM 116 | COPPERAS COVE, TX 76522 2400 block Joseph Drive. tradition of service since 1907” Lynette Sowell, Darren Blair charges filed) session marijuana u/2 oz, WWW.SCOTTSFHCC.COM Duty on striking un- disorderly conduct. Laura Wray, Chuck Taylor, May 27 www.scottsfhcc.com attended vehicle o/$200: Arrested: Hempel, Arrested: wheeler, Mi- 542-7337 • 1614 S. FM 116 • Copperas Cove Pamela Grant, Kathleen Continuing the care reflected through a tradition of service since 1907. Starling, David J. 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More than a dozen profes- District wide events sionals shared about their careers last week as they visited Clem- May 30 ents Parsons Elementary school CCHS holds 2016 Senior awards night Student and Staff Holiday for Career Day. Taking the time to refocus, the students, faculty June 1 and staff welcomed radio per- Early Out Days sonalities, grocery managers, college recruiters, realtors and June 2 emergency responders to share Early Out Days their paths with the students. End 2nd Semester “This is a great time to refo- End of 6th Six Weeks cus the kids and get them think- Crossroads High School ing about what they would like Graduation to do and the education path they will need to get there,” CPE Early Out Days counselor Kevin Wilbun said. CCLP/DAVID MORRIS Clements/Parsons “The kids really enjoyed see- Students from Clements Parsons Elementary school look through a 1963 bound edition of the Copperas Cove Elementary Courier. The Copperas Cove Courier was the earliest newspaper recorded to print in the city. The Courier See CAREER, changed names and is a part of the Copperas Cove Leader-Press history, dating back to 1894. May 31 Page 8 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM Donuts for Dad 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Art Club Fairview/Miss Jewell Elementary
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Today 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM Kinder- garten End of year Award Ceremony in the cafeteria CCLP/DAVID HARDIN Copperas Cove residents come out to the 3rd annual Walk for Autism 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1st held at the S.C. Lee Junior High School track on Thursday. Grade End of year Award Ceremony
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2nd CCISD holds third annual Grade End of Year Award Ceremony in the cafeteria autism walk at S.C. Lee shop presented by Fort By DAVID J. HARDIN Hood Cove Leader-Press
Martin Walker It was a cloudy Thursday after- Elementary noon and despite the chances for rain, Today it did not deter many participants from BOGO BOOK FAIR coming out and showing their support for autism awareness. CCLP/Courtesy Photo BOGO BOOK FAIR This year’s event was held at S.C. Tickets are available now at National Bank on Main S.C. Lee Junior High Lee Junior High School’s Hanke Sta- Street for the June 7 drawing for winners of gift bas- dium. Families took part by walking kets in a contest held by Operation CURLS to benefit Today around the track multiple times dur- the Coryell County Rainbow Room. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM choir ing the two-hour event. There was also events face painting for the kids, a live band Fan group holding raffle and free pizza. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Talent The Walk for Autism was coordi- to benefit Rainbow Room Show nated by the CCISD Special Educa- tion office and Copperas Cove High By LYNETTE SOWELL August 10, two preseason School’s Meet Me in the Middle pro- Cove Leader-Press ticktes for the game versus May 30 gram. CCLP/DAVID HARDIN Houston on September 1, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Year- Amber Inglish is the Special Edu- Kyle Daniels is enjoying himself Operation CURLS, a one Roger Staubach jersey, books cation Coordinator for Behavior and with bubbles during the 3rd Annual group that comes togeth- one Dez Bryant jersey; two Autism with the Copperas Cove Inde- Walk for Autism held at the S.C. er for charitable causes, Cowboys start hats; and Student and Staff Holiday Lee Junior High School track on is holding a prize basket two signed Tony Romo Copperas Cove pendent School District. High School “The purpose of the walk is not Thursday May 26. drawing to benefit the - Co prints, ($475 value) for profit, but to spread awareness ryell County Rainbow • Newspaper Tuesday throughout the community about au- with her child. Sophia displayed dif- Room. gift basket to include a Lady Dawg State Track tism, and what it looks like, and to ferent kinds of behaviors such as flap- Tickets are $5 each or 12-month subscription to Meet show support for our families by hold- ping her arms and spinning in circles, $20 for five tickets and can the Copperas Cove Leader- ing events like this one,” said Inglish. but the most telling of signs was So- be purchased at The Na- Press, two Cinergy Cin- Thursday Jana Shurtleff, volunteer coordinator phia didn’t speak or use any words. tional Bank, located at 408 emas movie tickets, two 6:30 PM Senior Awards for Meet in the Middle, has helped In- Kyle displayed some of the same S. Main St. Ticket purchas- Schlitterbahn ticktes, and Night - Lea Ledger Audi- glish for the past two years with the signs as Sophia, so it was evident to ers can put their tickets into two $100 gift certificates torium logistics and setup of this event, she Daniels that her children needed to a drawing for the gift bas- for Bold Guy Consulting added. be tested. Sophia and Kyle have both ket of their choice. ($400 value) worked with a speech therapist. The drawing will be • Pacific Tanning Saturday Meet in the Middle is an organi- Daniels said Sophia has been the held on Tuesday, June 7 for CCHS Band State Solo zation sponsored through the Special basket to include one free victim of physical and verbal bully- prize baskets valued at hun- month of tanning, one and Ensemble Contest at Olympics and strives to integrate spe- ing, mainly at the hands of one other dreds of dollars, to include: 30-minute massage session, UT cial needs students into general educa- tion at CCISD. “mean girl”, as Sophia describes the • Dallas Cowboys one facial, and a $50 Visa Amanda Daniels is a mother of other girl when she comes home from gift basket, with two pre- May 30 two with autism. Sophia is six years school. Daniels said she doesn’t con- season game tickets for the See CURLS, Student and Staff Holiday old and is a kindergartener at Fair- done any type of physical or verbal games versus Miami on Page 5 view/Miss Jewell Elementary school abuse, and will make sure her children June 1 and Kyle is five years old. Both So- do not do the same thing to other kids Early Out Days phia and Kyle were diagnosed around in any way. age three. This is the first Autism Walk that TEACHERS June 2 Daniels said she had Sophia test- Daniels and her children have partici- Crossroads High School WANTED ed, but before that she could see vari- See WALK, Graduation ous signs that something was not right Page 5 WITH DAYCARE EXPERIENCE CTC Enactus among top teams in nation Special to Leader-Press prised of national business leaders. first place ADP Veterans Empow- The teams are ranked on their suc- erment grant which will be used The Central Texas College cess at using business concepts to in projects for veterans or veteran 2 (CTC) Enactus team recently com- improve the quality of life and stan- spouses career opportunities in en- PART TIME peted in the Enactus United States dard of living for those in need. The trepreneurship or workforce devel- National Exposition in St. Louis, winners of these national competi- opment. CTC Enactus also won the POSITIONS Missouri and finished third runner- tions are then invited to compete at first place Coca-Cola Uncap Op- up in the semi-final round. This the prestigious Enactus World Cup. portunities for Women grant, a third AVAILABLE placed the team among the top 15 CTC Enactus defeated five place Sam’s Club Step Up for Small teams in the country. CTC was only four-year universities in the opening Business grant and finished in the one of five two-year schools among round to advance to the next round top eight in the nation in the John- the more than 150 regional champi- of competition. In the semi-final son & Johnson Care Project Topic on teams competing in the national round, CTC faced four other four- competition for reducing, reusing expo. year schools and finished as third and recycling. The Enactus national expo runner-up and a 15th place overall Representing CTC Enactus at showcases the collective impact of ranking. For its efforts, CTC Enac- the national competition were Kris- Alpha Time Too Daycare Enactus teams’ community outreach tus earned $21,500 during the com- ten Tolan, president; Linda Flores- 254-542-2273 efforts from across the country. Stu- petition which will be used for next See , dents present their projects and are year’s community service projects. ENACTUS 206 Robertson Ave • Copperas Cove Page 5 evaluated by a panel of judges com- The prize money included a Page 4 Perspectives Copperas Cove Leader-Press u May 31, 2016 10 states join Texas AG in lawsuit over school bathrooms exas Attorney General Ken Paxton on May 25 filed a Tlawsuit against the heads of the federal Department of Education, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Equal Opportunity Commission and other entities for issuing direc- tives that would require public schools to open up restrooms and locker rooms to both sexes. Joining Texas in the lawsuit are the states of Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Plaintiffs also include a diverse coalition of top state officials and local school districts, including the Harrold (Texas) Independent School District. “Defendants have con- spired to turn workplaces and educational settings across the country into laboratories for a massive social experi- For the grads ment, flouting the democratic process and running rough- onight is awfully easy to start that will happen. Potential is the the annual thinking ahead to the capacity to reach something not shod over commonsense poli- T “Walk of Fame” future, glowing with attained...yet. cies protecting children and held by the Cop- promise, the yellow You are your own worst en- Ed Sterling basic privacy rights,” Paxton peras Cove Educa- brick road that will emy, or can be. Capital Highlights said in the complaint. tion Foundation take you to the Em- We humans often are. We In a long list of reliefs to honor the top erald City of having have the ability to sabotage even sought, the plaintiffs are asking the court for “a declaration that 10 percent of this arrived. the brightest possibilities. Yes, life the defendants’ new rules, regulations, guidance and inter- year’s batch of You’ll see tough happens. But sometimes, it’s the graduating seniors. times ahead, worse result of our otwn bad choices. pretations are unlawful and must be set aside as actions taken Oh, to be 17, 18, or than any dark forest Don’t lay the blame at someone ‘without observance of procedure required by law’ under the 19 again—not that your yellow brick else’s feet—a parent, a teacher, federal Administrative Procedure Act.” I’d be willing to go road goes through. a boss. What are you going to do The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court, Northern through the throes Flying monkeys, to get yourself down that yellow District of Texas, Wichita Falls Division. of the teenage years a field of poppies brick road? ourt hears voter ID case again. But to know that might look and You are talented and gifted, C The Texas Attorney General’s Office on May 24 then, what I know smell pretty can even if a teacher or test never ever defended the state’s Voter ID law before the U.S. Court of Ap- now... Lynette Sowell sidetrack you from gave you that distinction. Some graduates My front porch your goal. Those are So, you’re not in the top 10 peals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans. The case was heard have ideas of what people or situations percent. Don’t feel left out. You en banc, that is, all 15 of the court’s judges. they’re going to “be.” Some have that seem nice but will hurt you in already have natural gifts and Texas’ voter ID law was passed by the Legislature in no clue, and that’s okay, too. I was the long run. Watch out for them talents and skills, many of which 2011. It requires voters to present a valid driver license or one there once, with plenty of ideas of Because, yep, it’s going to get can’t be judged by numbers. Take of several other accepted forms of official photo identification, what I was going to “be.” tough, no matter what you set out time to discover them, develop in addition to their voter registration. Plaintiffs say the law has Many of the top 10 percent to “be.” them, and follow your passion. discriminatory effects that violate the U.S. Voting Rights Act. graduates have some idea of what But right now, grads even if You are allowed to change they plan to “be,” I also think it’s you don’t know what you’d like to your mind about what you’d like At a previous hearing, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered a good idea for the grads to know do, even if you’re in the middle 50 to do. the Fifth Circuit to decide the case by July 20. a few things about who they are percent, you already are a lot of Maybe you start out as a busi- Runoff results come in already. This will come in handy if things that can help—or hinder— ness major and feel like you’re The Office of the Secretary of State posted May 24 elec- you are graduating and you really your journey. The choice is up to getting teeth pulled. Well, change tion night returns for the 2016 Republican and Democratic don’t know what you’d like to do. you. it. Most people don’t have the parties’ primary runoffs. In statewide contests: No matter what you say you You are full of promise and same career for 20 years or more. n Wayne Christian of Center, a former state representa- want to “be,” life will happen. It’s potential. A promise is something You are allowed to make mis- tive, won the Republican Party runoff against Gary Gates of Rosenberg for a seat on the three-member Texas Railroad Commission; Great thing about my job: meeting interesting people n Grady Yarborough of San Antonio won the Democratic Party runoff against Cody Garrett of Austin for a seat on the everal years men and shot Oswald But, more than those memorabilia, Texas Railroad Commission; ago, one of to death. he had lots of stuffed wildlife on S Ruby was initially his walls. He loved hunting and the n Mary Lou Keel of Austin won the Republican Party our nieces spent part of a day riding found guilty, but they outdoors. runoff against Ray Wheless of Plano for Judge, Criminal won a new trial for What he also loved was talking Court of Appeals Place 2; around with Life Mate Julie while him when an appel- politics. Aha! The great man and I n Scott Walker of Fort Worth won the Republican Party late court ruled Ruby had something in common. And, we she tracked down runoff against Brent Webster of Georgetown for Judge, Crimi- should not have been spent a lot of time doing just that over news. After a while nal Court of Appeals Place 5; tried in the highly the next several years. she said “You have n Keven M. Ellis of Lufkin won the Republican Party charged atmosphere in Since the gifted lawyer had a a great job; you get Dallas. colorful reputation, he tried to live up runoff against Mary Lou Bruner of Smith County for State to get in everyone’s Ruby died in jail to it in some ways. Board of Education, District 9; business and you get awaiting a new trial. Tonahill’s ranch, a tract that, n R. Dakota Carter of Houston won the Democratic paid for it.” Soon after arriv- true to the area, contained a sizable Party runoff against Jasmine L. Jenkins of Houston for State Perhaps that’s ing in Jasper in 1991, number of pine trees and was named Board of Education, District 6. how some people I instructed a reporter Sherwood Forest. For those not Other notable races: might see it, but to interview Tonahill. immersed in adventures, Sherwood n State Rep. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, beat State Rep. one of the very best Willis Webb She shrieked and drew Forest is the “home” of Robin Hood, David Simpson, R-Longview, in the runoff for Northeast things about our back… “You mean Joe famed English “outlaw,” about whom business is the interest- Webb’s Threads Tonahill?!” a number of movies have been made. Texas Senate District 1 to succeed longtime Sen. Kevin Eltife, ing people we get to “Yes, I mean Joe According to legend, Robin Hood R-Tyler, who chose not to seek re-election. meet. And, if we’re lucky, we get to Tonahill.” robbed the rich and gave it to the n Dawn Buckingham of Austin beat State Rep. Susan know them well. So, off she went and a couple of poor. King of Abilene in the Republican Party runoff for Texas One of the first interesting and hours later she came back just bub- Tonahill did enjoy his wealth — Senate District 24, a Central Texas seat long held by Sen. Troy delightful people I met when I moved bling about the interview. I told her to he had two Rolls Royce automobiles, Fraser of Horseshoe Bay, who chose not to seek re-election. to Jasper was attorney Joe Tonahill. write the story while it was fresh on one red and the other yellow. How- Also: Tonahill was a personal injury- her mind. ever, he drove a Ford pickup powered Within a few minutes of her by propane. So, he practiced what his n Incumbent state Rep. Ron Reynolds of Missouri City trial attorney with quite the reputation for winning big sums of money for return, I received a phone call from politics preached. beat challenger Angelique Bartholomew of Missouri City his clients. Most of his cases were of none other than Tonahill. I believe Tonahill’s use of the in the Democratic Party’s Southwest Houston-area House a personal injury nature. “I want to thank you for sending Sherwood Forest name represented District 27 runoff; Of course, I’d heard of him that young lady over here to inter- his thinking that in winning personal n Incumbent state Rep. Doug Miller of New Braunfels before we met. His time in the head- view me,” he said. “That’s the very injury cases and high awards for lost to Kyle Biedermann of Fredericksburg in the Republican lines had little to do with the majority first time anyone from The Jasper clients, he was essentially taking Party’s House District 73 runoff; and of his cases. What got him the big Newsboy has ever interviewed me from the “haves” and giving it to the for anything.” “have-nots.” n Incumbent state Rep. Wayne Smith of Houston lost to headlines was a national trial. Joining famed San Francisco I was astounded. And, the re- The soft-spoken lawyer was a Briscoe Cain of Deer Park in the Republican Party runoff for attorney Melvin Belli, Tonahill was porter cranked out a great feature. participant in the political process West Houston-area House District 128. appointed as one of the attorneys to Tonahill and I began regular and gave lots of money to elected Complete party primary runoff results are available online defend Jack Ruby, the man who half visits in his cavernous office replete officials. at sos.state.tx.us. of America had witnessed on live TV with all sorts of awards, trophies and On one occasion, East Texas Zika numbers reported shoot President John F. Kennedy’s plaques. On one large section of wall Democratic Congressman Charlie The Texas Department of State Health Services on May assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. Ruby was the nearly life-size, well-known Wilson was coming to town for a big 20 announced that Texas has reported to the U.S. Centers for ran right up to the group of police- picture of Ruby shooting Oswald. bash in downtown Jasper. I strode up Disease Control one confirmed case of Zika in a pregnant woman who traveled abroad to an area with Zika transmission. There have been 12 additional pregnancies in Texas with laboratory evidence of Zika infection since tracking and Want To Write? testing for Zika began, but all of those 12 have come back The Copperas Cove Leader-Press welcomes letters to the editor. inconclusive. Letters may be edited for style and grammar, and must be signed and include a phone num- The agency said that in order to be reported as a Zika ber for verification. Send your letter to Letter to the Editor, Copperas Cove Leader-Press, pregnancy case, a pregnant woman must exhibit a rash or P.O. Box 370, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522, or drop it by 2210 East Highway 190, Suite 1, fever plus at least one other symptom, and also have a positive Copperas Cove. Letters may also be e-mailed to [email protected] Zika-specified test result. May 31, 2016 Copperas Cove Leader-Press 254-547-4207 Page 5 community Bowen to attend The Congress of Future Medical Leaders Events By LYNETTE SOWELL gram offered by Central Texas College Texas State University or the U.S. Na- program for high school students who Cove Leader-Press and also is a member of the Pride of val Academy upon graduation. want to become physicians or go Today Cove Band where he plays alto saxo- “He has known his potential ca- into medical research fields. The 6-9 p.m., Pickleball, Nicholas Bowen, a sophomore at phone. reer path since the 5th grade and has event is intended to honor, inspire, mo- ages 18 and up, Avenue E Copperas Cove High School, has been School gymnasium Nicholas said he’s looking for- been working towards it ever since, tivate and direct the top students in the June 1 named as a delegate to the Congress ward to visiting a part of the country even through hardships of constant country who aspire to be physicians or 5:30 p.m., County Di- of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, he’s never been to before, and also moves and deployments with my mili- medical scientists and provide a path, saster Preparedness Class, Mass. on June 25-27. learning as much as he can from the tary service and my abrupt medical re- plan and resources to help them reach Coryell County Annex, 800 He is planning to earn degree workshops and seminars he will attend tirement, which I believe encouraged their goal. Main St., Gatesville (use in the medical field, potentially as a in Boston. Nicholas will be accompa- him to want to focus on trauma care,” Bowen was nominated by Dr. Leon St. entrance). trauma physician. He takes dual credit nied by his father. said Montie Bowen, his father. See BOWEN, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Active courses in high school through the pro- Bowen aspires to attend either The Congress is an honors-only Duty/Veteran PTSD/TBI/ Page 10 MST peer-to-peer support group meeting, Copperas CURLS - From Page 3 Cove Soup Kitchen, 210 N. 1st St. gift card from The National Banks of Central and Morning Exchange Club member, is one of whom are military veterans and whose love June 2 Texas ($155 value) of six founding members of Operation CURLS of the Dallas Cowboys brought them together. 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Ad- • Refresh Spa basket to include a gift and is the fundraiser’s organizer. Vess chose the They sponsor causes locally where they live as vance Planning Seminar, card for massage and facial package, essential Coryell County Rainbow Room to benefit from well as nationwide—regardless of whose team Scott’s Funeral Home, oil travel case, mineral bath, hand creams, con- the ticket sales. someone else cheers for. 1614 F.M. 116 South fectionary candle and a facial mask and more The CURLS acronym stands for Communi- Operation CURLS has held fundraisers for 7 p.m. Active Duty/ ($300 value) ty, Unity, Respect, Loyalty, Sportsmanship. Op- the Rainbow Room in the past, to include a car Veteran PTSD/TBI/MST Nicole Vess, a National Banks employee eration CURLS was founded by couples, some wash and gift basket drawings. peer-to-peer support group meeting, Copperas Cove Soup Kitchen, 210 - From Page 3 N. 1st St. Enactus June 3 Morales, vice president; Loiwas- offer from Walmart Corporation an Associate of Science degree in student participants. Guided by 6-9 p.m. First Friday kai Brundage, project executive based in Bentonville, AR. She business administration. academic advisors and business Art After Dark, Frames director; VinceBryan Marquez, served on the Operation Step Up Enactus was originally founded experts, Enactus students create & Things, Cove Terrace competition technician; Tracy project which assisted a strug- in the United States in 1975 and is and implement entrepreneurial Shopping Center Cadogen, secretary; and team gling small, minority female- now one of 36 countries from around projects around the globe. The June 6 members Mary Ludolph and Kir- owned business to achieve sus- the world that operates an Enactus pro- experience not only transforms 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Yoga at the Copperas ren Richardson. tainability. A military veteran, gram. The U.S. represents the largest lives, it helps students develop es- Cove Senior Center ($5 During the national event, Brundage is in her second year country Enactus operation with 533 sential entrepreneurial leadership, donation) , 1012 North Dr. Brundage received a salaried job in Enactus and recently received universities and nearly 17,000 talent and perspective. June 7 5 p.m., Copperas Cove city council work- Walk - From Page 3 shop 6 p.m., Copperas pated in. She said she really enjoys being she will continue to support other causes Cove city council meeting an active member of the community and and help when in any way she can, as 6-9 p.m., Pickleball, it is very important for her be involved well as be a champion and advocate for ages 18 and up, Avenue E School gymnasium with causes like this one. She wants her her kids, and parents of children who June 8 children’s story to help inspire others deal with autism each and every day. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Active and bring awareness that autism is a con- The Daniels family contributed to Duty/Veteran PTSD/TBI/ dition that can be managed through ear- the event by asking for a donation from Mc- MST peer-to-peer support ly testing, talking to doctors, teachers, Donald’s which provided 94 coupons for an a group meeting, Copperas school administrators, and most impor- free order of six-piece chicken McNuggets for Cove Soup Kitchen, 210 N. tantly getting the help that a child needs the walk participants. 1st St. to succeed in life. According to the Centers for Disease June 9 Daniels has lived in the area her en- Control and Prevention website, it is estimated 11:30 a.m., Free fi- nancial and legal planning tire life but she never got involved with that about 1 in 68, or 1.5 percent, children were workshop for old age, Al- causes like autism in the past, until she identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder zheimer’s Texas, Grace and her family were affected by it. She (ASD) based on tracking in 11 communities United Methodist Church. then knew she had to do more. She said across the United States in 2012. 5:30 p.m., Open House/ Mixer, Copperas Cove En- trepreneur Center, 207 S. 3rd St. 7 p.m. Active Duty/Vet- eran PTSD/TBI/MST peer- to-peer support group meet- CCLP/DAVID HARDIN ing, Copperas Cove Soup Amanda Daniels, left, brought her family to the Kitchen, 210 N. 1st St. Walk for Autism, held Thursday at S.C. Lee Junior June 10 7-9 p.m., Heather Dale High School. Her children Sophia (6) and Kyle (5) concert, Copperas Cove were both diagnosed with the disorder when they Public Library, 501 S. Main were 3 years old. St. June 11 6 p.m., 2nd annual Saturday - June 11 Homecoming for Heroes Gala, S.C. River Ranch, Hill Country Antique Oakalla Tractor & Engine Show June 13 NEW Kid’s Tractor & Lawnmower Pull | Antique Engines 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Antique & Classic Tractors | Antique Tractor Parade Yoga at the Copperas Cove Tractor-Pulls | Farm Machinery Demos Large-Engine Senior Center ($5 donation) June 14 CCLP/DAVID HARDIN GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS HWY 16 SOUTH 6-9 p.m., Pickleball, Sophia and Kyle Daniels run during the 3rd annual Walk for Autism held at ages 18 and up, Avenue E the S.C. Lee Junior High School track on Thursday. Both children were diag- www.rustyiron.org School gymnasium nosed with autism at age 3. fredericksburg texas
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Local Chapter #34 Page 6 u May 31, 2016 u Copperas Cove Leader-Press u 254-547-4207 Dawgs kick off 7-on-7 season at Lake Travis Special to the Leader-Press compete in the weekly Cen- ally good quarterbacks that tex Passing League against bring their own set of skills The Bulldawg 7-on-7 Belton, Cameron and Tem- to the position. The compe- squad competed at the Lake ple, with the first tournament tition for that position will Travis State Qualifier Tour- set for 5:30 p.m. June 6th at be good for our team.” nament last Saturday and the Bulldawg football annex Cove’s junior high 7-on- won their pool with a 3-0 re- practice fields. 7 teams competed in a tour- Jasper Johnson cord. The scores were Cove “We have really devel- nament last Saturday at Mid- “Hook Up” 38, Austin High 13; Cove oped over the past month way High School. 41, Westwood 40; Cove 44, and are ahead of where we The SC Lee 7th grade Making Pflugerville Connally 40. were this time last year,” finished first in its division, The Dawgs played host said senior receiver Gabe while Lee’s 8th graders were your boat Lake Travis in the semifinals Williams. “We need to fo- second in their division. and came up short 44-27. cus on our timing and route Cove Junior High’s 8th CCLP/TJ MAXWELL survivable Cove’s next action is running during 7-on-7 and graders came out 4th, while Copperas Cove soon-to-be senior Tyson Curry breaks up a pass June 4th at the Belton SQT. our quarterbacks throwing the 7th grade wound up 6th during last year’s Texas 7-on-7 State tournament. The Dawgs for the fish Copperas Cove will the ball. We have two re- in their respective divisions. began their 2016 quest last weekend at Lake Travis. ditor’s note: This Eis part two in a three-part-series about making your boat ready for the summer fishing season. The first thing we need to remember is that pring orward S Fu a live well holds the water that the fish have to breathe to stay alive while they Blue team takes annual scrimmage to wrap up spring practices await the scales and release By DAVID MORRIS back into the lake. If your Cove Leader-Press live well is not clean then they will be breathing in Prior to kickoff of the annual Blue water contaminated with and Gold scrimmage, the Dawgs re- all kinds of stuff. How ceived a word from one of Cove’s most many times have you seen famous alumni Charles “Peanut” Till- one of the bass you have man. Tillman who returned to Cove to placed in your live well help promote his new book and sign a up chuck either a shad or few autographs shared of the struggles a crawfish? Well, there he faced and the development he went is a lot of other stuff they through in middle school. up chuck as well. All that The two-time all pro, NFL Wal- goes into the water in the ter Payton Man of the year thanked live well gets circulated the team and some 1500 fans in atten- through all the hoses and dance for allowing him to come back recirculation pump as well. and be apart of the tradition in Bull- It stays in the well until dawg football. weigh-in. Then you drain “I played football here, went to the well, which is now school here and I am very thankful to Texas Law, and head to the be back in Copperas Cove,” said Till- house. Remember all that man. “Middle school can be a trying up chuck…well it’s now on time. I encourage you all to listen to the bottom of the live well your coaches and the direction they and drying there. give. My book is about the things I The first thing you learned and the people that influenced need to do when you get me during my time in middle school. I home is take your garden wouldn’t be where I am if I didn’t have hose and spray out the live the support I had.” well with chlorinated water The Copperas Cove Bulldawgs to wash all that up chuck strapped on their helmets and donned out. Then close the well their pads for the final time during and fill it to the top with spring practice, Thursday, competing fresh chlorinated water and for bragging rights in the annual Blue CCLP/DAVID MORRIS run your boat’s aeration/ and Gold intrasquad scrimmage. New ABOVE: Cove receiver Josh Canete is wrapped up by defender Blair Frazer during the annual spring scrimmage held Thurs- recirculation system to day at Bulldawg Stadium. BELOW LEFT: Former Cove standout and current NFL player Charles “Peanut” Tillman signs wash out all the hoses that See SPRING, autographs for fans. BELOW RIGHT: senior quarterback Caine Garner eludes defensive end Eric Cain. The Blue team held had the up chuck flow- Page 7 on to win 27-17 ing through them. Let it run for several minutes to make sure the system has re-circulated enough water to loosen all the stuff that dried out while you made the trip home. Then drain the well. The next step is to close the well switch and use an antibacterial soap, Dawn is my preferred, with a bucket or warm water and wash out the insides of the well again with the soapy water. Make sure you also get under the rim of the well as it comes into contact with the fish as you place them in and out of the well. After the well is scrubbed down, fill with cold water and re-circulate to run the antibacterial Sports Briefs through the hoses. Running June 4, 2016 at the Hills of Cove Golf Course in Cop- for about 3 minutes should ------peras Cove, Texas. The funds raised are to offset some be good. Then, drain the CCISD Athletic Summer Camps Cove football season tickets available of the cost of sending Copperas Cove Bass Club’s well. to general public starting Tuesday Top Eight Fisherman to the Texas Association of Bass Next, rinse the system Volleyball June 6-9 Clubs State Championship being held in September of Copperas Cove football season tickets go on again with clean chlorinat- NCAA Camp (grades 1-6) June 6-9 2016. sale to general public May 31 to June 9. ed water until you are sure Power Camp (grades 7-9) June 6-9 Registration will begin at 7:00 AM in the Club- The cost of the season tickets are $36.00. all the soap is out of the Girl’s Basketball June 13-16 house and the shotgun start will be at 8:00 AM. Tour- The Cove athletic office hours are 7:00 am well and the hoses. Drain Baseball June 13-16 nament fees will be $60.00 per person, which will in- through 4:00 pm. the well completely and Boys Basketball June 20-23 clude Lunch. For more information you may contact For more information call 254-547-4111. dry out the well as best as Softball Session I June 20-23 the Hills of Cove Golf Course at 547-2606 or Bob ------possible. Remember warm Softball Session II June 20-23 Bingle the Copperas Cove Bass Club President at damp places create an NFL Camp (grades 7-12) Aug. 1-5 2016 Copperas Cove 254-833-0558. excellent breeding ground Deadlines are quickly approaching so contact Summer Track for bacteria. the athletic offices at 254-547-4111 for more infor------mation. Copperas Cove will again offer summer track Next, leave your live Quarterback Club meeting meets and practices for Copperas Cove youth at Bull------well doors open. This set for June 9 dawg Stadium. This year we will host meets on Tues- allows air to circulate and Copperas Cove Bass Club Annual Fund Raiser Golf Tournament 3-Person The next Quarterback Club meeting is set for days starting at 5:00 pm beginning on June 7th. There helps to make sure your Scramble Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. in the Bulldawg Gym meet- See HOOK UP, The Copperas Cove Bass Club is conducting ing room. Officers and board members will be voted See SPORTS, Page 7 their annual fund raiser golf tournament on Saturday, on. Page 7 May 31, 2016 Copperas Cove Leader-Press 254-547-4207 Page 7
CCLP/DAVID MORRIS ABOVE: Former Cove standout and current NFL player Charles “Peanut” Tillman speaks to players and fans prior to the annual Cove spring football game. RIGHT: Senior quarterback Caine Garner makes a throw during the scrimmage. The Blue won 26-17.
Spring - From Page 6 names and numbers were Washington found pay dirt on together and work on some timed period of play finding busted coverage by the gold It all starts with their block- called as Jack Welch and his a run of 24 yards and helped things we need to improve the end zone on a 16 play secondary which allowed an ing, getting good snaps to staff found ways to fill the carry the team down the field upon before two-a-days start drive that covered 40 yards uncovered receiver to walk the quarterback and opening holes left vacant from a team on consecutive drives that put in the summer.” and ended in a field goal by into the end zone extending up holes for the backs to run that made it to the bi-district the blue team ahead 20-7 in Dawgs receiver Gabe Seth Meeks. Meek’s first at- the lead 26-17. A combined through.” round of the playoffs during the first timed period of play. Williams ended the scrim- tempt at the 30 yard kick was Dawgs special teams effort The Dawgs will continue the 2015-16 season. With a “Overall we did really mage averaging 10 yards per short, how ever after lining up blocked the extra point. to work on the chemistry of new look, the blue team ended good today,” said Washington. catch aided Washington in for a second attempt pushed “We had a lot of fun out the skill players as they com- up on the winning side of the “We have put in a lot of hard posting scores with touch- the ball through the uprights there today,” Gabe Williams pete for a chance to return to 26-17 workout. work over the past month and down catches of 14-yards with leg to spare, closing the said. “We couldn’t have put the state 7-on-7 tournament. Elijah Washington still have some work to do to coming from Jaylen Smith. gap 20-17. up the scores we had without Read more about Cove’s helped fill the hole left by the prepare for next year. Work- Senior quarterback Caine Smith answered back for the help of the offensive line. 7-on-7 on page 6. graduation of district lead- ing together on the 7-on-7 will Garner, kept the gold team in the blue team, tossing a touch- ing rusher Antonio Lealiiee. be key for our offense to gel the game during the second down strike of 31 yards on a Hook up - From Page 6 well dries completely. They recommend a solution Now what about stay of non-iodized salt, 1/3 cup alive additives? There are per every 5 gallons of water. many pros and cons to these They say it reduces the fish’s additives. Some believe that stress, it maintains an electro- they are the best things since lyte balance, and somewhat sliced bread, while others reduces infections. This is think we are only harming what I am switching to. the fish more than help- What else can we do ing them. Yes, I have used to make the live well more additives for years, but to survivable? You may want this day I’m not truly sold to consider spending a few on their true benefits or what of those hard earned dollars problems they can create for on a bubbler system for each the fish. I guess the best way live well. The more oxygen to look at it is by addressing you can generate in your well the following questions. the better off your fish will a. What chemicals are be especially during the hot in the additives and what is summer months. You can each chemical’s purpose? pick up a “bubbler” system b. Is the additive with two stones for around made from natural resources $60 and it takes about two you will find in most lakes hours to install. If I can do it anyway? I’m sure you can! c. How does the addi- Another is a vent system tive affect the fish’s metabo- for the live well. They make lism and circulatory systems? vent caps that you can mount CCLP/DAVID MORRIS d. What does the directly to the live well doors The Copperas Cove City Park Pool opened for the first time of the season Friday. Open swim hours are form 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. marine biologist think is best that allows the heat to escape Tuesday through Friday and noon until 7 p.m. on Saturday. Swim lessons are from 9 a.m. until 12:30 Tuesday through Friday. for the fish, additive or not? and fresh air to enter the well If you truly want to area. Haven’t done this one know the answers to the yet but have watched the Briefs - From Page 2 above questions I would YouTube videos on it and it recommend you go to the makes sense. campus of Central Texas nomination address or email cognitive or health problems the Law Enforcement Explor- following website. http:// Well I hope this has College (CTC) in the May- the address to kccb@copper- become serious. Powers of ers will hold their 2nd annual oxyedge-chum.com/tips/ helped you better understand born Science Theater and ascovetx.gov. attorney, living trusts, living golf tournament at the Hills of additives-chemicals/ and read the live well experience your Anderson Campus Center. wills, and other documents Cove Golf Course. The for- what’s there. It helped me bass go through. Earlybird passes are on sale make a person’s wishes mat is three-man teams, $150 Golf Course Advisory make my decision on the use In Part 3 we will explore now through June 30. A lim- known, and empower their per team. Event includes cash Committee sign-up of additives. Now that I have what is the best method to ited number of VIP passes are caregivers to carry them out. prizes, buy-ups, Closest to the done the research, I don’t use in taking your fish to The City of Copperas available for $40 (save $10) This event is free and a light Pin, mulligans, raffle prize think I’ll be using any addi- weigh-in and live release. Cove is accepting applica- and a three-day pass is $15 lunch will be provided but giveaways, best ball, as well tives anymore. If you have any ques- tions to fill a position on the (save $5). Tickets are avail- registration is requested. Call as lunch. For more informa- In answer to the last tions or comments feel free to Copperas Cove Golf Course able online at www.starsat- (512) 241-0420 or email rro- tion call the Hills of Cove question most marine biolo- contact me at Hook_up66@ Advisory Committee. The night.org/geekfest. Proceeds [email protected] for more Golf Course at (254) 547- gists do not recommend the yahoo.com. purpose of the City Council benefit the CTC Foundation information or to reserve your 2606 or Det. Hughes at (254) use of live well additives. Catch a bigun’. scholarship program. appointed advisory body is spot. 547-8222. to outline potential improve- ments for the Hills of Cove Sports - From Page 6 Free therapy classes Golf Course to increase Habitat For Humanity to CASA seeking offered in Cove hold briefing in Cove volunteers course activity. The advisory is no cost to attend the meets or 11:00 until 12:00 noon. Killeen Heights Vet Cen- body consists of seven mem- The Fort Hood Area The Court Appointed practices. Meets will be held at Bull- ter will sponsor free therapy bers, appointed to two-year Habitat For Humanity will Special Advocates (CASA) The following dates prac- dawg Stadium on the following classes (group or individual) terms, and meets monthly hold a pre-qualification of Bell and Coryell Counties tice will be held at Bulldawg Tuesdays: June 7th, June 14th, at Christian Freedom Min- on the first Thursday. Appli- briefing on Saturday, June 4 is seeking volunteers. CASA Stadium starting at 5:00 pm: June 21st and June 28th. istries located at 340A Cove cations are available at 914 at 11:30 a.m. at the Armed volunteers not only provide May 30, 31, June 1, June 2, If you have any questions Terrace Shopping Center South Main St., Suite C, or on Forces YMCA, located at the judges and others in the June 6, June 8, June 9. please email Coach Stifflemire every Monday starting June the City website, www.cop- 501 Clara Dr. Interested ap- courts with detailed informa- Beginning on June 13 at [email protected]. Also 6, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. perascovetx.gov under “On- plicants for a Copperas Cove tion needed to make the best practices will be Monday, friend Copperas Cove Summer Sessions may also be avail- line Resources”, “Forms and home should bring a pen, a decisions for the futures of the Wednesday and Thursday from Track on Facebook for updates. able upon request. Point of Applications”. The position photo identification, along communities’ most vulnera- contact: Bridgette Herron, vacancies will be advertised with a list of all monthly pay- ble children, they have a posi- LMSW, 254-953-7100. through June 3, 2016. Com- ments/expenses. Seats will fill tive impact on the children’s pleted applications must be quickly and once the briefing everyday life, helping to build OFFICIALS WANTED! submitted to the office of the has begun, no others will be trust and hope. For that rea- KCCB accepting City Secretary by the submit- allowed in. For more infor- son, CASA of Bell and Cory- nominations tal deadline, June 13 at 5 p.m., mation call (254) 680-4007. ell counties is dedicated to fa- Keep Copperas Cove for consideration. For further cilitating continuous growth Beautiful (KCCB) is pleased information please contact to better meet the needs of Law Enforcement to announce its annual Yard City Secretary Mariela Altott vulnerable children in these Explores golf tourney of the Month program. Each at maltott@copperascovetx. counties. For more informa- year, from April through Sep- gov or (254)547-4221. On Saturday, June 14, tion call 254-774-1881. tember, KCCB accepts nomi- nations for the Yard of the Month and awards one award Free class on financial WE BUY OIL, GAS & MINERAL RIGHTS and legal planning Baseball & Softball Officials each month. The require- Both non-producing and producing, including ments are that you must be On Thursday, June 9 Non-Participating Royalty Interest (NPRI) a resident residing within the at Grace United Methodist NEEDED to call City limits of Copperas Cove Church at 11:30 a.m., Al- Please provide us your desired price when you contact us and we will and that there are no visible zheimer’s Texas will host evaluate for a possible offer. Youth sports in Cove code violations. It is simple a free class to educate the to enter and KCCB encour- public about the legal and fi- Lobo Minerals, LLC Uniforms are required ~ Training provided. P.O. Box 10906 • Midland, TX 79702 ages residents to self-nomi- nancial matters that families $ $ C: 806-620-1422 Paid games from 15 - 30 per game. nate. Contact Silvia Rhoads caring for an elderly loved [email protected] at 254-547-4242 with the one should address before Serious inquiries only. Email [email protected]. 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1,750 - From Page 1 in November, sit-down res- and jobs. taurants that sell alcoholic “Young families want beverages will find Copperas young ideas and events to Cove a more appealing place take place where they live. to open their doors. Not in Austin or Killeen,” “Every time we set up Lofton said. “This petition throughout the city we hear is a prayer and a request for how frustrated citizens are hope in Copperas Cove. over the lack of family ori- It’s a way of saying let the ented facilities, restaurants citizens decide with their and other related services vote.” that enhance living in Cop- The city secretary will peras Cove,” Lofton said. CCLP/COURTESY go over the petition pages He’s hoping the city will be Petition team members set up a signing station every and render the official out- able to afford to improve and weekend for the past 60 days as they collected voter sig- come of the petition at a build on its services through natures for the petition, to be submitted to the city secre- future Copperas Cove city the increased sales tax rev- tary’s office today. council meeting. If the enues from liquor sales. Lofton said. “I take that op- Well, they will inherit the minimum number of signa- One thing Lofton portunity to teach them a les- earth and someone will buy tures are verified by that of- CCLP/DAVID MORRIS learned about the local voter son in politics. So you want it right from under their feet fice, the option will be put Billy Ray, a radio personalty for Shooter FM, shares demographics, including this but you don’t want to while they were sleeping. on the ballot in November. the history of radio and how the industry has changed those signing the petition, take part in the process. It’s a very disturbing issue The last time an op- from reel-to-reel recordings and how songs are now surprised him. Good luck! Do your part for most of us,” he said. tion involving alcohol was stored digitally. “It still baffles me that and then we can talk.” Lofton also lamented on the ballot for city voters so many young people are He also said the aver- that Copperas Cove gradu- was in 2005, when anoth- - From Page 3 not registered to vote. So age age of the voters signing ates as many as 500 high er group of voters filed a Career many of them believe that the petition is 55 years old. school seniors per year in petition, collecting about ing the helicopter, SWAT soldiers from Fort Hood their votes doesn’t matter. “We have found that Copperas Cove, and that 2,000 signatures to put trucks and police officers. and the Copperas Cove Here’s the problem: they 17 percent of the citizens many move away and stay beer and wine sales on the This gives them an inter- Police department along want to sign the petition but that are between the ages away because of lack of ballot. That voter option active learning experience with a Self Defense dem- are not registered to vote,” of 28-35 could care less. youth oriented programs passed nearly 2-1. at the end of the year to onstration. make an impact on the “It’s important for the - From Page 1 kids as they think about kids to be excited this time OSD their own paths.” of year. It may give some Taking a break from of those that struggled a as a military police officer. which homeless veterans were pro- the community. end of year testing and the refocus as they begin to “I hope I never get in that posi- vided the opportunity to take a hot Courtland and her volunteers annual STAAR test, CPE prepare to move onto the tion, and I think we should help the shower, get a hot meal and a haircut, conduct their business at their head- students from kindergar- next grade level,” said ones who are. No veteran should and were given clothing and hygiene quarters in Cove Terrace shopping den to fifth grade visited Wilburn. “This is good for be homeless,” she added. Perry has items. center, for which they held a grand with park rangers, game the kids as it gives them a been a volunteer since March of this Veterans and social service opening of their newest location in wardens and the area K-9 variety of avenues to ex- year, and recnetly moved to the Fort groups were also on hand to help February. The headquarters is open unit and received a visit plore.” Hood area from Amarillo. with any assistance needed for vet- Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Air EVAC LifeTeam Wednesday and In October 2014 and 2015, OS- erans to include health screenings. from 9 a.m. until noon, at which helicopter. Other aerial Thursday are early out DCT held its first stand down in Oc- The group is planning for anoth- time they accept donations of cloth- demonstrations came from days for students with tober, and expanded that to include er stand down in October with the ing and hygiene items, as well as as- TSTC Admissionas Advi- senior graduations set for a stand down in April 2016, during help of its volunteers and others in sist veterans. sor/Recruiter Don Diaz Thursday and Friday for who excited the classes Crossroads High School Sowell - From Page 4 with drone acrobats to and Copperas Cove High takes. Try not to make the You are a small fish impressed with another ego to the side for a few include inverted flying of School, respectively. same mistake more than in a big, big pond. I don’t one on the loose. There’s minutes. his drone. Crossroads graduation will once (or twice). We are care if you were the best millions, just like you. Be You are already into Other schools to in- be at Lea Ledger Audito- all works in progress, no and biggest fish at CCHS teachable, be willing to say your future. Enjoy the ride. clude recent career days rium with CCHS graduation matter how successful we or Crossroads. The world you’re wrong, and be will- As Dr. Seuss said, “Oh, the included Fairview/Jewell set for the Bell County Expo look like. in general isn’t very ing to listen and put your places you’ll go!” campus who introduced Center in Belton. ‘Here’s My Card!’ ~ Local Business Guide
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Cake - From Page 1 so I started learning as much although their restaurant was handful of cake pops, some as marshmallow pops and as I could. I love a challenge. closed for the weekend. mini bundt cakes, as well crispy treats. People can bring me any idea Alvarado and Murphy and I can create it.” She said ordered custom T-shirts from hard work got her to the point Sporty-B downtown and gave where she is today. away shirts bearing the mes- Alvarado said she but sage “I (heart) Bits ‘N Bites moved to Copperas Cove Cake Shop” to the first 50 about two years ago in an- customers on Saturday. The ticipation of opening a shop in Rabbit Fest royalty made an town. CCLP/LYNETTE SOWELL appearance and helped out by “Then today, when we Rabbit Fest Ambassador Edith Natividad and Preteen distributing door prize tick- saw the line going to the back Miss Rabbit Fest Emma Rose Gill were on hand with oth- ets for a chance to win one of of the building, it was like, er royalty to hand out cupcakes, water, and door prizes. several custom cake prizes as this is really happening. It al- for treats, with the rest of the to Spa-Topia, to Bits N Bites well as handed out cupcake most feels like a dream still,” building consisting of a kitch- and Refresh Spa, then to Grill samples and bottled water to Murphy said of the hundreds en and baking area, as well as Daddy’s, and all the way to those waiting in line outside. who showed up to purchase a decorating room. Nice Kutz barber shop during The cake shop and cupcakes and more, as well as Building owner Marc the three-hour celebration. Sporty-B will also be team- to see the interior of the shop. Payne was excited to see the The current location of ing up for Bearable Parties in “The city showed up to sup- shop open its doors, having the barber shop is the original the future, during which par- port us.” worked with Alvarado and site of Waffle Cone ice cream tygoers can decorate and take Long before the shop Murphy to get the interior shop. Toward the end of the home a stuffed bear, along opened its doors at 1 p.m., a along with the exterior ready grand opening, Waffle Cone with enjoying treats. line had formed on the front for the shop over the past owners John and Yolanda Alvarado and Mur- porch of the building and five months or so. Payne also Hayes visited the cake shop to phy sold out of almost all snaked down the side ramp owns the neighboring business offer their congratulations. their treats by the end of and eventually ended at the properties on the block. He Other local businesses the grand opening, save alley behind the row of busi- estimated around 400-450 ve- were on board with Bits ‘N for some covered apples, a nesses. hicles filled and emptied all the Bites’ grand opening, with The sales floor in the parking lots on the block, from nearby Grill Daddy’s grilling shop itself holds display cases the law office of Lisa Kubala, on site during the afternoon,
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