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Through the Chamber of Commerce, Hale Center will be having a City Wide Garage Sale on August 9th from 8:00am until 5:00pm.

This will give people from out of town the opportunity to visit with and do business with ~,,,.- FOR SPECDIC CITYINPO a 'DGM'RAT10N CONTACt' our local merchants. It will also afford individuals and families, in town as well as out f.; • Happy- Jill. 806-558-4001 • K'RISII-v.y.IIJ6.684-2S86 of town, the chance to purchase items at bargain prices. ~; . . ·-··· •H.iiJe""Ceamr- Judy. 8CJ6.839..2642 • .Abfmlldly - Flm. 806-7T7-3612 '1*t "PJaia.view-Eric'lbnlel', ~~1100- 8IJ6.869..S880 The fee for a booth, or to sell from your home or business address is $20.00. Please :1~~·.:.·~ ~ remember that the rental fee must be paid no later than August 6th. ~~

The Chamber office will provide a list of those businesses and individuals having sales t-~~-g-~ ; on this date. If you would like your address listed please come by the Chamber office ~-· -··1 to pick up a registration form. The office is open from 10:00 am until3:00 pm, Monday 1t" .. .. · ( through Friday. The telephone number is 839-2642. .:.,x c-r

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AUSTm vocmu Are you looking to reach new At Rainforest Adventure you'll . :·.,. , ·. ~ln~~& ~~~ergy transmissi~WP!~~~ SPEAKS heights of fun this summer? hear stories about Jesus, make Commission of Texas on July Dist. 17 seat in the Texas Senate. -Address: Then you'll want to head to Saint cool crafts, learn ·c~tchy rainfore~t 17 approved a large-sc.ale plan Democrat Chris Bell, a former Theresa's Church for a canopy tunes, play super fun games, do .Tl,l .e Council meeting in July, though long, was very productive. A line to transmit a high quantity . of . memberofCongressan<,lcandidate of adventures · at Rainforest · some zany skits, and make lots wind-generated power on . new. · in of credit was established with Security Bank using our C.D. as collateral. City, State, Zip; for governor of Texas 2006, on Adventure! This exciting vacatien of new friends! Each day offers This allows us to put most of your funds drawing interest, but at the lines from West Texas and the "" July 13 announced his candidacy ------~------~~~·-~· --~·· ~·~· - ______Phone~-----~ - Bible school is for everyone a new Bible story to explore same time, giving us access to them when needed. Panhandle to metropolitan areas forthe seat. between the ages of 5 and I 0. The through loads of fun activities. Business/Individual: Y or N (circle one) ·· .· .Chttt·ch/Civic Club: Y or N (circle one) of the state. fun begins Monday, July 28th and This has been a very busy time for the staff to get T.C.E Q. violations Republicans Joan Huffman, continues through Friday, August For more information or to register corrected, but by the time the inspectors come next Tuesday, we think Booth De~cription: The $5 billion plan would add Austen Furse and Grant Harpold 1st. Sessions run from 6:00pm to for VBS, call Jerry McCallun at everything will be ready for them. ' about $4 a month to,residehtial also have declared as candidates 8:00pm each day. The church is 839-2310. See you at Rainforest electric bills. The PUC estimated for the seat. located at 1308 Avenue C., Hale Adventure! ·eyEd Sterling Emilio Jiminez, Jr. was contracted to rebuild E. 9th, lOth, 11th, and 12th that . the new lines will be in Center. streets. This has been done, and I might say very nicely. Now all we service ~ithin four to five years. Perry held a press conference t9 Perry spokesman Black resigns need to complete the project is the crushed.asphalt to cover the streets. solicit private donations to a fund Robert Black, the governor's SB 20, passed by the state .created to restore the fire- gutted director of communications, A petition has been turned in asking for an election to see if Hale Center Legislature in 2005, directed the Texas Governor's Mansion. announced his resignation on residents want to go to a city manager form of government. The petition BOOTH FEE OF $20.00 DUE WITH APPLICATION PUC to select the most productive July 14. had ll7 certified names, though only 69 were required. By law I am wind zones in the state and devise The effort to fix up the 152-year­ Golden Acre required to call the election on the next election date, which is November Hale Center Chamber of Commerce )Vill not be responsible for loss or damage. such a plan. old state-owned building could Black, who had served on Gov. All exhibitors must fhrnish their O'\\n tables and chairs and other display equipment. 4th. It will be held in conjunction with the presidential election. You take years and millions of dollars. Perry's staff since 2003, said he Golden Acres· Seed will be given much information explaining the working of a city manager Only three spaces have electrical outlets and these are reserved on a first come. first serve DPS chief resigns froni office plans to form his own consulting GENETICS basis. · Former Gov. Dolph Briscoe form of government in order for you to make an informed decision. On July 11, Col. Thomas A. donated $100,000 to the fund. business, .specializing in public I have read the above rules and forever discharge the Hale Center Chamber of Davis Jr., director of the Texas affairs and political and strategic Golden Acre Corn and Milo Were City owned property at 302 W 14th Street will be sold to the highest Commerce and-Agriculture from any personal liability or loss claims or da!nage arising Department of Public Safety communications. Very High Yielding In 2007. of/or in connection with this exhibit. Comptroller leads trade bidder in the near future. There have also been some inquires about lots announced his resignation. mission on 15th Street, and these will also be sold by bids. Texas Comptroller Susan Parks agency reports Seed Available For 2008 Applicant.______Date______"After 43 years and 9 months with Combs traveled to Spain in mid­ drownings I will report again in about two weeks. the Texas Department of Public July, leading a group of Texas At least 13 people drowned in Safety, I am retiring on Aug. 31, public waters over the. Fourth of CPSmith Please make check payable to Hale Center Chamber of Commerce, 87 on 87 and government officials and business 2008," he said. mail to above address. leaders on a business recruitment July holiday, the Texas ParkS and 806-879-2348 or 806-839-1600 and trade mission. Wildlife Department reported. Gov. Perry and Lt. Gov. David The Chamber wants you .... . Dewhurst reacted to Davis's Combs promoted Texas as a The total number of water-related .. announcement .with statements business location for companies fatalities in Texas is 66 so far To he completed by Cltamher: Date Rec'd Ck # expressing their appreciation and offered the state's assistance this year; more than half of those The Hale Center Chamber of Commerce is seeking ·---- ·--- - - C.P. SMITH . .I . of Davis and his many years of in finding opportunities. deaths did not involve boats, REAL ESTATE members. Individuals, couples, and any farmer/ Amt. _____ #ofSpace s___ _ service. according to TPWD. & HALE CENTER INSURANCE CENTER business is encouraged to join. She cited Texas' "favorable tax Farm • Ranch • Homes Since the June 8 arson fire gutted Toll moratorium gets extension ·MPI Crop Hail environment, tremendous work Cell: 806-774-1450 Your membership allows you to have input in the governor's mimsion, the force, world-class universities U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, Bus. 806-839-1600 Department of Public Safety, R-Texas, announced July 10 that Box 967 Res. 806-879-2348 the commerce of Hale Center and help with its and leadership in innovation and Hale Center, TX 79041 Fax: 806-839-1601 development. which maintains a security detail technology." she secured her amendment to a at the mansion, has been under federal transportation spending increasing criticism. The cause of bill that would continue the Nice Home-Ready to Move In Yearly dues are: lndividuals-$48, Couple-$65, Small Bell to run for state Senate seat the fire is under investigation. current ban on placing toll booths 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Business-$120, Medium Business-$160, and no set Sen. Kyle Janek, R-Houston, Jlak eutbA American aresigned from office effective on interstate highways in Texas detached garage, storage building maximum for a professional or large business. Restoration fund kicks off June 2, leaving his seat vacant. through September 2009. 403 West 5th On July 14, Texas First Lady Anita A Nov. 4 special election will 4 Friday, July 25,2008 HALE CENTER AM~E;::;RI~C,!!A;;:N~------, Kansas a U.S. Senate Bargain Compared

By Dave McNeely Established March 2, 1872 to Texas An Austin visit by a Kansas Rep. Jim Slattery of Topeka, 59. profile Republicans who switched Published weekly of Friday of each week, except first Friday after Christmas U.S. 'Senate challenger, during ((DOB 8/4/48)) Slattery served a to run under the Democratic and one Friday during the summer months. a Netroots blogger convention, dozen years in the House before banner. Periodical postage paid at the Post Office. underlined a major problem losing a governor's race in 1994- facing Rick Noriega. a notably bad year for Democrats Slattery told the Austin group that PO Box 1030,616 Main St., Hale Center, TX 79041 State Rep. Noriega, a Democrat nationwide. Since then, he's been Kansas, which hasn't gone for Ph: 806-839-2312 Fax: 80.6-839-9901 from Houston, is his party's associa~ed with a Washington law a Democrat for president since Email: [email protected] nominee to challenge the re­ firm. 1964, or for the U.S. Senate since SUBSCRIPTION RATES: election of Republican U.S. 1932, has been trending from ·a $20/year in Hale County, $22/year outside Hale County. Sen. John Comyn. Even though The Republican incumbent, Sen. red state toward blue. A decade Noriega had raised $2.5 million Pat Roberts, was elected to the ago it had just· one Democratic Publisher-Don R. Richards as of June 30, he had about a tenth Senate in 1996 after 16 years in statewide official and no U.S . Editor-Jamey L. Phillips of the cash on hand that Comyn the House. Senate or House members. Now Business Manager- Ronald Phillips has- about $900,000 to Cornyn's News Editor- Lisa Buxton it has the three statewide officials, Office Manager-Evelyn MagaDan $9 million. At a fundraising reception at and two of its four U.S. House Austin's Four Seasons Hotel members are Democrats. A major problem confronting on July 17 during his Netroots Jay Ray Sageser Member: Texas Press Association Noriega in raising more is that visit, Slattery told several dozen Slattery was recruited for the 7/16 national Democratic officials attendees that they would get a race by the Kansas Democratic The National FFA Organization awarded a $1000 Ford Trucks/Built Ford Tough-FFA Program Scholarship to Jay Ray Sageser of Cotton have Texas pegged as a red state, good bang for their bucks. Party and by the Democratic Center FFA. Mr. Sageser was selected from 8, 420 applicants from and thus presume Cornyn's re­ Senatorial Campaign Committee. across the country based on academic records, FFA and other school Hurricanes, Inland Flooding election fairly certain. (Even the "One of the great things about Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and community activities, supervised agricultural experience program Abbott joins 40 other attorneys general in presidential campaign of Barack Kansas is it is a relatively small chairman of the DSCC, likes in agricultural eduction and future goals. Lead to Dangerous Roads Obama doesn't expect to win state in comparison with Texas," Slattery's chances. the state, despite Obama's and Slattery said. He said his campaign Mr. Sageser plans to . attend Texas Tech University and major in Interdisciplinary Agriculture. Contact(s):Ron Trumbla, 817-978- the bottom of most passenger the Democrats' claimed 50-state could buy saturation TV ads for "We think this is a winnable· supporting reporter's privilege 1111 cars, causing loss of control and strategy.) six weeks for $3 million - less race and we think Jim is a great AUSTIN - Hurricanes are possible stalling. Mr. Sageser is the son of Chris and Raynie Sageser of Cotton Center. than a third of what saturation nature's most powerful storms - Twelve inches of water will candidate," said Schumer, whose and can lead to flooding hundreds float many cars. Part of the problem Noriega faces coverage takes in Texas. 18 years in the U.S. House Texas Attorney General Greg Reporters in 49 states and the "Fortunately, such actions of miles inland, warn National is Texas' size. With 19 media directly overlapped with that of Abbott has joined 40 other state District of Columbia are protected Weather Service officials. - Two feet of rushing water will have helped build widespread markets and 24 million people, it is And, since the vote of a senator both Slattery and Roberts. · attorneys general in support of a by statute or legal precedent from nonpartisan support for shield carry offpickuptrucks, SUVs and Heavy rainfall can occur many many other vehicles. quite expensive to put on the kind from Kansas - or Montana, or federal law providing a journalist's being forced to reveal confidential legislation, and both major­ miles away from the center of the of TV ad campaign considered any other less populous state Noriega has been having a tough privilege. sources, but the federal courts storm. The best advice for drivers, party presidential candidates - Cars can become death traps necessary to win a top-of-the­ - counts the same in the Senate time convincing the DSCC that according to weather officials, is because electric windows and 60\Wa do not recognize this privilege ''G>~ have publicly supported the bill this: Never drive through water door locks can short out when ticket statewide race. A saturation as those of the senators from the his race · is a good investment. The National Association of and have become increasingly that we're trying to bring to a running across roadways. When water reaches them, trapping TV campaign in Texas costs more most populous states like Texas However, as of the most recent QrugG> Attorneys General is urging the aggressive in attempting to force Senate vote," said David Ledford, drivers see water across roads or \nc. occupants inside. than $1.5 million a week. or California or Florida, there's campaign finance report, the U.S. Senate to pass the bill and journalists to identify sources. president of the Associated Press highways, they need to back up (806) 293-2684 and choose alternate routes. - More Texans die in floods than a bigger incentive for national DSCC has yet to donate any recently asked its members to get Judges have resorted to lengthy Managing Editors. 615 W. 6th • Plainview, Texas 79072 any other severe weather event. That's the Catch-22 that Noriega Democratic Senate ~oney money to Slattery's campaign. It on board with the legislation. jail terms and large fines; recently The · Governor's Division of We will get your cor back on your good side! Most flooding deaths can be faces. He is presumed unlikely managers to invest their cash on gave Noriega $20,000 at the end a federal judge ordered former On June 30, Abbott wrote to U.S. Emergency Management and the avoided if drivers tum around National Weather Service say to · have a fighting chance to win the cheaper deal. of last year. Last fall, the House of USA Today reporter Toni Locy Senate Major,ity Leader Harry instead of driving into water that water on a roadway can be across a road. in Texas unless he has millions Representatives passed shield to personally pay contempt fines Reid, D-Nev., and Minority much deeper than it appears, and to spend on TV ads. But he Noriega's fundraising challenge Spokesman Matthew Miller HOURS: 8:00 • 6:00, Monday • Friday legislation (HR 2101) by a 398- water levels can rise very quickly. up to $5,000 a day for refusing Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., For images and more information has trouble raising that money Flood waters erode roadways. A isn't helped by the fact that a refused to say how much money SERVICES AVAILABLE: 21 vote, and the Senate version (S to reveal sources in Dr. Steven supporting legislation creating on the ThmAround, Don't Drown missing section of road, even campaign, go to one of these because many of the people who Texas Democrat hasn't won the DSCC might give either man. 2035) was passed by the Judiciary Hatfill's Privacy Act lawsuit a reporter's privilege. Read the Front End Alignments, Wheel Balancing, a missing bridge, will not be Web sites: http://www.srh.noaa. control it think a Democrat can't statewide office since 1994. "We never disclose that," said Committee 15-4. But supporters against the federal government, letter on the Texas Attorney visible with water running across Custom Exhaust, Tune-ups, Engine Overhauls, gov/tadd, http://www.txdps.state. win Texas. Kansas, by contrast, has a Miller, who hails from Texas. in the Senate have been unable to the area, officials note. tx.us/dem or http://www.fl.ash. Transmissions, Brakes, Struts, Air Conditioner an order stayed pending an appeal General's Web site. Democratic governor (Kathleen ### schedule a floor vote. hearing. . org/. Or, call Ron Trumbla at the Service & Repairs, Diagnostic Equipment for ALL The agencies note: The Kansas Democrat who's Sebelius) who was re-elected in National Weather Service at 817- Makes & Models (Foreign & Domestic). 978-1111. also challenging an incumbent 2006, plus a lieutenant governor And So On .... Among those at - Six inches of water will reach YOUR ONE-STOP AUTO. SHOP! Republican senator is former U.S. and attorney general, both high- Slattery's fundraiser were former Friday, July 25 2008 HALE CENTER AMERICAN 7 missing from the 100 block of of travel. Call, email orfax West 14th Street. The trailer was One last thing I would like located within several hours and · to recommend to the citizens. your garage/estate Western Heritage Fellowship brings "A Call for Discernment" CHIEFS later returned to the owner. The Take the time to document your owner declined to file charges on personal property by etching in sale info to the HC the suspect at this time. , your identifying information on A Biblical Critique ofthe Word of Faith Movement By reading the above listed it somewhere. Take note and file Justin word American by Wednes­ A~~!~~.~t?~~Y.~MQ:.~ CORNER offenses and arrests, this should . away all serial numbers to any (more commonly known as the Health and Wealth or Prosperity Gospel) July 25·26 heighten everyone's awareness. item that might be assigned one as Westem Heritage Felowsiup Please pay special attention to well as the brand name assigned to day noon Jot that On July 25th and 26th, Justin Justin studied at great depth the has ever allowed me to have. He & Hello Patrons! Things have been On July12th Officers responded Cleveland Ave. Ave D leaving your residences unsecured the property. Take video and still Peters will be offering a free Word of Faith movement. The has used it to keep me dependent Hale Center, Texas really busy for the past couple to the 600 block of East Stevenson (doors, windows and garages). photographs of the property in the seminar known as "A Call for thesis he wrote for his Master's upon Him and through it has in reference to an unknown Friday s edition. Call of weeks. First and foremost, I Do not make it easy for these event of a theft, natural disaster Discernment" at the Western of Theology (Th.M.) degree is shown me His "sufficient grace" wanted to make a correction on disturbance. Jacob Herrera, Omar burglars to enter your property. or flood. This will expedite the Heritage Fellowship here in Hale . entitled An Examination and and "strength made perfect in Friday July 25th • 6:30 (1 one of the last articles that' was Marquez and Librado Samarripa Also get to know your neighbor. recovery of your property and 806-839-2312 or Evening, pm Session) published in the paper. I listed were all placed under arrest and Center. Critique of the Life, Ministry and weakness." (2 Cor. 12:9) Pay special attention to any make it easily identifiable. Theology of Healing evangelist several church and organizations taken to the Hale County Jail for email @ halecentera- Saturday, July 26th • 10:00 am to approx. 4:30 PIP unfamiliar vehicles and personnel This seminar is a fair, BennyHinn. In 2004, Justin was featured as an that assisted in repainting the Public Intoxication. in your neighborhoods. If you see Jewelry is very had to identify; (1 MorDiDa Session & 2 Afternooa Sessions) comprehensive, biblical critique expert witness for the Canadian church on I Oth and Main. I left out On July 15th a pressure washer anything suspicious, please do however, if you have the capability merican@ nts-online. the St. Theresa Catholic Church. valued at $800 was taken from not hesitate to contact the Police of photographing each individual of the modem Word of Faith In addition to his academic Broadcasting Corporation's There were approximately 5-6 the rear of a residence in the 300 Department or call 9ll. The piece, it would all be a lot easier net or fax movement. WordofFaith theology research, Justin also has attended documentary on Benny Hinn Each sessioD lasts about 75 minutes and the seminar is free. members from St. Theresa's that block of West lOth Street. The phone number after hours for the to identify with photographs. This (WoF) dominates Christian numerous Benny Hinn crusades entitled Do You Believe In showed up to assist. Thanks guys pressure washer was located and satellite and cable television and is and has been witness first hand Miracles Hale Center Police Department is will assist your insurance adjuster For IDOre bttormatloa eaD Gary at (806) 291-0948 for your hard work. returned to the owner on the 17th 296-2724. This call will be made · with speeding up your claim in 806-839-9901. making alarming inroads into our to the harm, both physical and Since the last issue that was of July with charges pending to the dispatcher at the Sheriff's the event that you ever need to Baptist churches. This seminar spiritual, that the Word of Faith In 2006 Justin was interviewed for published we have been extremely through our department. Information from.Jnstln Peters' website, wwwJnstinpeters.org: Department and she will contact file one. contains dozens of audio and movement inflicts upon so many. the documentary entitled Suffer busy within the department. There was another residential the officer on duty. On July 11th officers responded Burglary that occurred on July video clips (primarily the latter) As a teenager, Justin himself the Children produced by Trevor of various WoF leaders such as attended faith-healing services Glass. This documentary shows to a Domestic Violence call in the 17th at 112 W. 14th Street. One thing to keep in mind " ••• for they recdnd the Word with great ..,.,ess, ut~mining Benny Hinn, Kenneth and Gloria in hopes of being delivered from the profound harm, both physical 200 block of Avenue K. Kethian During the commission of the as well. Always try to get an tht Scriptures d4ily to see whether tluse things were so." Copeland, Jessie Duplantis, Creflo his Cerebral Palsy. Though the and spiritual, that the Prosperity Trisler was placed under arrest Burglary there was a 42" LG accurate vehicle description and for Family Violence. Plasma Television taken from license plate if possible. If all Dollar, etc. incorporated into a potential was there to shake his gospel inflicts upon so many. --Acts 11:11 On July 12th at approximately the residence valued at $2000. you can remember is 2-3 digits MEALS ON WHEELS · PowerPoint format. This format faith in the Lord, in the long run, 3:20 a.m. officers responded to a So far none of the property has on the registration is sufficient. allows people to see and hear for these experiences had the opposite If interested in attending the Domestic Violence call in the 300 been recovered from either of the· Desperately needs people to themselves what these individuals effect. Says Justin: seminar the Western Heritage Also if you can see and describe deliver meals. block of West 13th Street. Marion two burglaries. The property was the occupants in the vehicle as are actually teaching. Everything Fellowship church is located at Jones was placed .under arrest for taken to an undisclosed location in well, report that too. If there is Contact Vicki @ 839-2428 then is, in tum, balanced with Some have made the charge Cleveland Ave and Avenue D. Family Violence. Abernathy according to a witness. someone on foot in a suspicious against me that I am just bitter "A Call for Discernment" will On July 12th at around 11 p.m. On July 22 Michael Jimenez was Scripture. area, give the dispatcher a clothing Each session is approximately 70 about not being healed. I can be given on Friday Evening, July I an Officer stopped a passenger placed under arrest for Burglary Hale Center Americaij description if possible. We could to 75 minutes in length. assure you that nothing could be 25th - 6:30 pm (1 S~ssion) and vehicle for speeding on the East of a Habitation (2 Warrants), both also use the last known direction Servke Road to IH-27 and East 2nd Degree Felonies. Another further from the truth. Next to Saturday, July 26th - 10:00 am 4th Street Further investigation arrest is expected next week on Throughout his years as a student at my salvation, my Cerebral .Palsy to appro~. 4:30 pm (1 Morning The past week the Hale Center the highest award given by the led to the arrest of Mickey an unnamed Juvenile. Southwestern Baptist Theological is one of the greatest gifts (an Session & 2 Afternoon Sessions). FFA chapter ignited the flame! Texas FFA. These students were Blankenship for Driving While Also on the morning of the Samsung Hue Now BUY I GET I FREE! . Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, imperfect word to be sure) God Intoxicated. 17th of July it was reported that t..'ome see our large line ofdata phones aud·wireless intemet cards. No, they were not actually starting Travis Bryan, Meredith Ginn, and a 16 foot tandem axle trailer was The NEW Motorola Q9c In a fire; they were attending the 80th Kacy Chandler. To receive this Samsung Hue Huawei ECC228 . BLACK or LIME annual sate FFA convention which award, these three members ha: \ 'ISII wwwnlltl•l html c:mn / wr m ~ sponsors, Brenda Bryan, Lynette she was there. All of these FFA ft Tany Ji 16 Ol~on Rd Ginn, Mary Jo Chandler, and members had a great time at the (next to Cotton Patch) .-: ll tel occasionally Valerie Ivy. While convention and some will attend G attending the convention three of the 8lst convention next year in wa3~~~ 211·0001 ~ ~! our members received their state Dallas. FFA Lone Star degree, which is 8 9 Public Notice H. C. Senior

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This year there were and Ed Weil of Hale Center. four of the original class of 1936 Board Members attending: Melinda Horsford, Kevin Kuriyama, Morris Applewhite, Jack Needham, Danny Ginn, Kyle Benson and Lisa Buxton (7:10). in attendance, which included Special guests were Leo Claude Burnett and Suzanne Witkowski of Hereford, Texas; School Personnel attending: Rick Teran, Claudia Rambo, Chris Rabone, Lynette Thomas and Alan Berry. Maggard Darlis of Hale Center James & Rosa Bell and Jan and Louise Weil Witkowski and Jenkiits of Minder, Louisiana. 1. President Kevin Kuriyama called the meeting to order at 7:01p.m. Jolene Bell Bledsoe of Hereford, 2. Invocation was given by Kevin Kuriyama. Texas. Acting as special hostesses for this celebration was Claude 3. Open Forum: None Due to distance in travel these Burnett Jr. df Hale Center, Alex class members were unable & Mary Burnett and.children of 4. Action Items to attend. Verma Rea Newby Oklahoma.. They did a great job ·A. Kyle Benson moved to accept the resignation of Board President Kevin Kuriyama. Seconded by Danny Ginn. Vote: 6 for, 0 against, 1 abstained (K. Kuriyama). Vice ' Cree of Bakesfield, California; serving these Senior graduates. President Melinda Horsford will assume the role as President according to TASB policy. Frances Phillips of Austin, Texas; A wonderful time was had by all B. Danny Ginn moved to schedule a special board meeting Friday, July 18, 2008 at 7:00a.m. to appoint a new board member. Seconded by Kyle Benson. Vote: 6 for, C R.C. Darlis of Pasadena, Texas; and lots of pictures were taken. againsl Motion passed unanimously. Hazel Brock Monte of Dracut, C. Kyle Benson moved to accept and award the bid for 2008.-2009 student accident/catastrophic insurance contract to Texas Kids First represented by Arnold and Associate! Massachusetts, and Novella It was an honor for most of them Insurance Services of Lubbock. Seconded by Morris Applewhite. Vote: 6 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously. . Sneed of the Dallas area. to attend the unveiling o{ the This past week Cotton division they had Kelby Koelder Agribusiness. Then the highlight 5. Presentations mural painting in honor of Claude Center FFA was involved in and Joel Templeton competing and of the day fwas when Jay Ray A. Alan Berry - annual presentation This class was honored to have ' Burnett Sr. and Lee Dent. . many activities at 80th State in the Ag. Engineering division Sageser and Kyle Kirby both witli them this year Flora Maggard FFA Convention in the United we had N astasha Williams. and won State with their proficiencies 6. Lisa Buxton moved to approve the following consent action items. Seconded by Jack Needham. Vote: 6 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously. of Hale Center and Joyce Bill Spirit Arena in Lubb!lck Texas. Tiffani Sexton competing. The and won a-Texas FFAFoundation A. Approval of the minutes of the June 9, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Teague of Hereford from the Thesday we had Kyle Kirby, Food Science team placed scholarship. B. Approval to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy-Service and according to the Instruction Sheet forTASB Localized Policy Manua graduating class of 1934. Update 83. Jay Ray Sageser, Brittany second and the Ag Engineering Thursday they were 1. DAA (LOCAL) - Employment Objectives, Equal Employment Opportunity Shackelford, Lacy Bradshaw, team placed fourth. Wednesday back at the convention to select 2. DBA (LOCAL) - Compensation and Benefits, Salaries and Wages Jacob Houk, Ellysa Gonzalez, afternoon they watch Michelle their new State FFA President 3. DGBA (LOCAL) - Personnel-Management Relations, Employee Complaints/Grievances Morgan Masters, Kash Koelder Newton of Hale Center FFA Mathew Barnes from Area 9 4. DIA (LOCAL) - Employee Welfare, Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation and Sawyer Straw receive their get a Houston FFA scholarship. and the Alto FFA chapter, Then KEEP 5. ' EHAC.(LOCAL) - Basic Instructional Program, Required Instruction (Secondary) Lone Star Degree ( State Degree): Cotton Center FFA feel proud for Thursday night they had a talent 6. FB (LOCAL) Equal Educational Opportunity That night we watched a great Michelle and want to congratulate show and dance. Friday morning 7. FFH (LOCAL) - Student Welfare, Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Vesper service followed by an Eli her for this great accomplishment. convention wrapped up with , UP WITH.YOUR 8. FFI (LOCAL) - Student Welfare, Freedom From Bullying Young Concerf;. Then Wednesday night the group retiring address from their out 9. FL (LOCAL) - Student Records The next morning FFA watched Tiffani Sexton compete going 1st Vice President, Tatum 10. FNC (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Conduct members were at the convention for Star Greenhand Placement,. Gunn of Idalou, and our outgoing 11. FNG (LOCAL) - Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances early for their Ag. Science Fair followed by Joel Templeton President, Justin Self from Troy. TOWN ... 12. FO (LOCAL) - Student Discipline entries. In the Food Science competing for Star Greenhand 13. GF (LOCAL) - Public Complaints Subs-cribe to the 7. Mr. Teran reviewed the June Bills/Financial Statementtrax Report. ' ' . 8. Administrators' Reports: Lynette Thomas and Chris Rabone reported for their respective campuses. I... ·r: nnii..... E" ...E ..l 9. . Mr. Teran presented the Superintendent's Report/Discussion Items. A. Facility and Maintenance Report Jlak ~ · American , B. Personnel

jl • W. Danny Ginn moved to enter executive sessio~ to diseuss the following (TGCS 55i.074). Seconded by Kyle Benson. Vote: 6 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously. Time: : Classified Ads : 8:33p.m. ~ A. Personnel (TGCS 551.074) .• ll'mt to sell tlllf old car, get riel of a Jawa mower, ghe away ~ B. Morris Applewhite moved to exit executive session. Seconded by Lisa Buxton. Vote: 6 for, 0 againsl Motion passed unanimously. Time: 8:52p.m. ~ tlllf JlUer of kitlw. get tasll ror that washer and dryhe -It t ;: • The Hale Center Amerlun will publtsb lor fllt:t a classified • . 11. Board Members Reports/Recommendations and/or Action Items: -It !;: lr ad for Individuals (no businesses or com~rclal use). ; A. Danny Ginn moved to approve employment for the following. Seconded by Jack Needham. Vote: 6 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously. 1. District: Shannon Riclm).ond, Curriculum Director; subject to assignment. il Write your own pel'50nal da.ulfted ad (2().word maxllllum) .J, ' ·il 2. High School: Christopher Gonce-Math, Nancy Pirkey-Science, Jimmy Tercero-Science; subject to assignment. !.,. and drop lt by lbe Aillerlcan olllces at 616 Jllaln In · • 'll~iJ't.. ~·,.1'···.'"' t ! , .,. 3. Carr Middle School: Brandi French-History/Athletics; subject to assignment. : Hale Center or ra:c usat (806) 839·9001. ~, .• ~ ! 4. Akin Elementary: Christy Gonce; subject to a~signment. 1 -It IJ!ff¥HHHH¥tf¥tHHHHHfHHHHHHHnH.JH 12. Kyle Benson moved to adj~urn the meeting. Seconded by Morris Applewhite. Vote: 6 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously. Tune: 9:19p.m.

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