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Jason Campbell Wins Big At State 'FFA Convention

Gentle Giant Retires From'Grocery Career

After more than forty years In the grocery business. Charles Soehngen. manager of Hale Center's Lowes Supermar1<et. has stepped out of the ~rocery isles

Haie Center High SChool seniOr was recently named a top winner at,the State FFA Convention held In COrpus Christl recently. Jason Campbell eamed the Star FFA Degree In Agribusiness during the 72nd annual convention.

Campbell. the son of Melody

and Kenny Campbell. competed againstWli1nersfromthe nine other FFA Areas to win the honor as the top candidate. His longtime advisor,ls Danny Ivy.

His . project that earned Campbell the states top award In Agri-Buslness Included selling ~f

Suinmer Vacation , .

Nearing The End SchoOl vacation Is nearing thaThe first extended break for the

end With the scheduled start less ,terrnwllbeth8 ThaOOgMngWhen than a month away •. Hale Center classes dismiss Nov. 22 ' 'and SchoOls will begin classes for tJ18 resume · the following Monday, 2000-2001 schoOlyearAugust17. Nov: 27. ' Teachers will for' duty ,

farm eqUipment, wood shaVings for livestock bedding. breeding of show swine. and beginning a herd of registered limosine caUle.

Th,e FFA degree awards are vital components of the FFA Association. they recognize the students who have completed an active program of proJects ' and participated in FFA activities in the various agricult~ral fields.

Campbell has' been a member of the Hale Center chapter throughout his high school career. He has held an office In the local chapter every year andwill serve, as the local chapters president~ He also fias held a district office this past school term. , "

He has been a memberof state qua'Ufylngskills teams and livestock judging teams. He recently won the fiilver medal at 'the state level In hisAg. Mechanics 'Proficiency and has been recognized by the local chapter for His Involvement in the FFA organization. Campbell also received his state degree at Corpus Christl.

He Is ' a member of the First Baptist Church and is an , honor roll student. He Is a memberofthe ,bI-dlstrict qualifying Owl , football team and was the starting center on "st years squad. '

, and Into retirement. Soehngen'sgrocerycareerwas

In his blood since his father and uncles owned and operated a butcher mar1<et in New Jersey. He began his grocery career as a youngsterwor1<lng as .. bOx bOy at the A&P Iii New Jersey.

Following his graduation from high school. So,hngen joined the Air Force during the Korean War. He was trained as, a M.P. but the majority of his military enlistment was shooting basketballs Instead ' of shooting bullets . . His size and . skills on the , basketb~1l court

, afforded. him the ,opportunity to play on the. hard court all over the world during his military' tenure.

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Local' Mission ,Featured In The Baptist .Standard

Mission Hale Center was Brown and their volunteers have featured'in the weekly publication given the proJect,l8gS aOO arms of the Baptist Standard. July 19. and feet. The following are excerpts from ' Changes In agriculture , don' the artiCle written by staff writer for require farm owners to employa. ' ,the BaPtist Standard. George manyrnlgrantwor1<ersastheyonct HenSon, did. M.acharn .sald, bUt , thOse

TIllie Burgin. associated with wor1<ers remain In the corni'11.lnlty JBC,Youth,Plan', Missbn Arlington. camtHoHale and stlO need toeam a living.

Centerwlth a slrnpkt mesSag8tha.. Mission ,Hale C,nter Is helping • Sunday Dinner has exPloded In ministry. SOme oUha people caught In the

The tesult was entation of ,squeeze. , 111e Youth at Jerusalem Baptist ,MlsslonHaleCerter.acolMIJnlty- AU : eight churches In the ChuiCh b8 a wide effort tori1lnister (0 hose In community participate In the 'Clnnet need. Inlts'~""yeaiofOperatloni proJe.c;t. "ThIs Is nQt M~lonFIrSt

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School Board Meets The Board of Trustees for the Hale Center Independent School Dislrict met in a regular called meetmg al800 p.m. on Monday, July 17,2000, in the Administration Office. Members of the school board and school personnel present were President Roger Mahagan, Vice-President CH. Keeton, Secretary Diana Trevino; Members: Jon Armstrong, Zane Ellis, Lee Morales, and Ken MuD; Supcnntendcnt Walter W. Cox, Business Manager Kelly Priest, Principal Wayne Morren and Claudia Rambo

I. President Roger Mahagan called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m. 2. Invocation was given by Jon Armstrong. 3 Guests present: Chris ClIII1RIings and S\da KinI.. 4. Open Forum: Chris Cwnmings addressed the Board concerning Girls

AtbleticsITitle 9. 5. Mr. Cox recopizcd Sula Kim of KCBO Chaanel II for her reporting about

public: schools. She has been ackDowledged as a member of the T ASB Media HonarRoll.

6. C.H. Keeton moved to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2000 Regular Called Meet:iog . . Seconded by Diana Trevino. Vote: 7 for, 0 against. Motion passed lIIIBIIimously.

7. Kelly Priest reviewed the IiDaneiaI statement and tax report . 8. Di_ Trevino moved 10 approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Lee

Moralez. Vote: 7 for,O against. Motion passed UQanimously. 9. Superintendent's ReportIDiscussion Items - The following items were discussed:

a) F8I:iIity Maintenance Report . b) Exteuded Year Report - Akin. MS, HS c) un. - State Toumamenl Funding d) Teclmology Director/Computer Maintenance e) ResignatiDllll: Dane Bozeman and Chad Young

IO.Action Items: a) DiaJia Trevino moved to r .'fOve the correcled OAEP contract with the CitY

of Hale Center. Seconded IIV Zane EUis. Vote: 7 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously.

b) Diana Trevino moved to ." .. ·\If .fhe bid of $200 for tax sale property OTHC BIk 165 Lou 9-11 from : 'sma Gomes. S~ded by Jon Annstrong. VOle: 7 for, 0 against. :,Iohon passed unanimously.

c) Zane Ellis moved 10 approve the 2000-200 I Substitute List. Seconded by Ken Mull . Vote: 7 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimOusly.·

d) C.H. Keeton moved 10 approve the Budget Amendments as presenled. Seconded by Diana Trevino Vole . 7 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously

e) Zane EDis moved 10 approve the board endorsemenl for Lynne Strickland to serve on .lbe T ASB Board of Trustees. Secouded by Lee Moralez. Vote: 7 for, 0 against. Motion passed unanimously .

10. The Board did nol meet in executive session. II.Board Members ReportslRecOllllllClldations andlor Action Items

a) Lee Moralez moved to approve employmenl fo~the following: Lany Lacey­HS SoeiaJ StudicsiCoach and Jim Boren-HS Science, 'both subject to lISSi(llllllcnl . . Seconded by Diana Trevino. VOle: 7 for, 0 against. Motion . paased JIIIIDimously.

12.Preaident Roger.MIbapn atljoumedthe meeting al9:S5 p.m.

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School Gains Wal-Mart Grant

The Plainview Wal-Mart Store presented Hale Center Middle School with a grant in the amount of $879 recently. The donation is part of the bonus involvement fund from the Wal-Mart Foundation.

Hale Center Middle School will use the funds for technology eqUipment. Submitting the grant application was Middle School computer teacher, Lester Carr.

Wal-Mart made the grant possible through the efforts of the store's associates. The bonus grant are utilized in programs in comrrunities and illustrates Wal­Mart'scommitmentto surrounding communities.

In 1998, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., contributed more than$1 02 million to Children's Miracle Network, United Way, and thousands of other local non-prOfit organizations in the commu nities that they serve.

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Owls To Play Role Of David In District

With less than a month before Owl football hopefuls report for duty it appears that Coach Paul Chandler's eleven are looking at an uphill battle .

In the magazine publication, Texas Football, the Owls are picked to finish the league race in fourth position. With the UIL re­alignment. Hale Center in District 5-2A, the publication ranks the district Friona, Lockney, Abernathy, Hale Center, Morton, Floydada and Olton. The new district looks much like the district in the late 1960's and early 70's. The "old· district included all the 5-2A teams except Dimmitt would substitute Morton.

Only Olton, Morton and Hale Center remain as district competitors since the last re­alignment. Floydada, Abernathy and Lockney faced each other in a league. Friona is stepping' down from class 3A to the 2A district.

Also in the re-alignment, Hale Centerwentfrombeingthe largest school in the district to now next to the smallest school. . Using the enrollment figures that were used by the UIL Friona topped the district 5-2A charts with an enrollment of 342. Friona was followed by Floydada 291, Abernathy 278, Lockney 240, Olton 219, Hale Center218 and Morton 185. When the 1999-2000 school year ended the high school average daily enrollment fell to 190 students.

Along with th9 locai district predictions, Mart is the magazines top pick to win it all InclassAA. In Tell;as Football's top 25 class AA squads, there is no area team to make the cut. .

Cha~dler'S Owls will be playing

the role of David as they face Ihe Goliath's of District 5-2A Friona, Floydada and Abernathy. Like David, the Owls will be depending on the ann of Randall West.

West gained valuable experIence last year taking the Owls to bl-dlstrict play, In his first starting role I'; directing the Owls from his quarterback position, West lead all area passers with 1,426 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also . ranks tenth among the returning state passers,

Expected to be on the receiving end of most of West's aerials is senior Jamallh Clark. Clark gathered in 29 receptions lor 458 yards and two TO's.

Gridiron hopefuls will get their first taste 01 the turf Monday, August 7, when Chandler calls for nis first summer workouts . . Hale Center win face Kress Aug. 18 and Sundown Aug. 24 In scrimmages before the season gets underway against class A Anton, Sept 1.

Rounding out the pre-district schedule are AAA Lubbock Roosev~lt, A Nazareth and A Petersburg.

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. Club Member Wins Award At State 4-HRound-Up

Monday, July 24 HamburgerSteak, aaked Potato, Carrots, Apricots, Oatmeal Cookie

'HotRoll ' . Tuesday, July 25

Fish, Baked Beans, Spinach, Coleslaw, Fruit Salad, Com Bread Wednesday, July 26

Meatloaf, Com, Green Beans, Dry Jeno Salad, Wheat Roll Thursday, July 27

Chicken Spaghettl,ltallan Vegetables, Plums, Peanut Butter Cookies, Garlic Toast

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from Glazier Food Inc. By placing in the top three positions, she earned the opportunity to participate in the State 4-H Round­Up Assembly.

Erin Is the daughter of Marka DelJ1)Sey and will be a Junlof at Hale Center High School. She has been a member of the Hale Center 4-H club for five years. She has won top places with her Clothing and Textile project during the past four years. She has been chosen for the Best Model Award at the county level for two years. She also has been presented the Family and Consumer Education

held several leadership roles and offices at the local and county levels. She recently was Interviewed lor the Gold Star Award for Hale County which wil( be announced later this year.

Other projects have included Public Speaking, Horticulture, and Computer Science. She also participated ' In the Montana Exchange trip.

Her leadership and involvement In 4-H has lead to her selection to serve as president of the Hale ~nter club and the Hale County 4-H County Council.

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Erin has won several awards In stant use.

The Hale Center5enlorCltlzens continue to meet In our nice cool building with good allendance and delicious m.eals. We are glad to have Wilbur Laney coming to eat with us. He says the meals are goodl We all agree.

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Board of Directors met afterwards. across the st~te. . .... ~. .. '., No monthly conm!. We've had some nice showers

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The state contest was the first r ..; . If you aren't coming to the that Miss Dempsey had competed .... 877·DISH·111 aJ

Robert and Jacquetta Boyd ate with us oneda'y with granddaughter, Meredith Ginn, after delivering mltals. We' were glad to have them.

Center, . you are missing. good at the top level. Her Method meals and good fellowship. We Demonstration included an 11 Invite all who are sixty or over to minute illustrated presentation on come visit us and maybe you will . Food Safety. She competed want to make the Center· part of agalhst 12 other district winning your life. teams in the areas of food and

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( Obituaries) Doyn Merriman

Funeral services for Doyn Merriman, former Hale Center resident, were conducted Monday, July 17 In Bartley-Silva Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Brunson, pastor of New Covenant Church, officiating.

Burial was In Parklawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Bartley-Silva Funeral Home.

Mr. Merriman, 82, died Friday, July 14, 2000, in Covenant Hospital In Lubbock.

He was born June 30, 1918 in Donithan, Mo. to Oscar and Mary Minor Merriman. He married Josle Katherine Shelley on Sept. 4, 1937 In Clovis, N.M. He and his son, Gary founded Merriman Woodworks in 1970. He was also a Methodist pastorin Ihe Plainview area lor 12 years.

Surviving are his wife; three sons, Gene Merriman of Dallas, Dale of Canyon and Gary 01 Lubbock; a brother, Eugene Hall of Kerrville; and a Sister, Bonnie Lambeth 01 Hobbs, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; 13 great­grandchildren and two great-great· grandchildren.

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Lo~IDI Back"

SO Years Making the news in the Hale

. Center American fifty years ago this week was:

Charlie Pollock and Truman Fields attended the International Lions Convention In Chicago"

s-Sgt. Laycester Havens, who lost his life In a 1943 air raid on the Ploesti oil refineries in Romania was burled In Hale Center Cemetery.

Ray Bailey, manager of Hale County Cooperative Hospital in Hale Center, was named president of the fexas Community Hospital Association.

Soehngen •.• Cont'd from Page 1

After being dlscharl)ed from the Air Force, he went back to the grocery business working for Safeway, followed by United Foods in 1956. He worked for Ihe. large grocery chain for 26 years and retired from United.

seeking the attention of the public. He shared what ever he could

with the youngsters Of the community always ollerlng encouragement and Interest. Because 01 the demanding hours of the grocery business, Soehngen coulclnotaltendmanyoftheschool and community activities. If he could not aIIend he was always eagertoknowabcUtheoutcomes.

Soehngen's retirement was. Even though Soehngen has short lived as he Joined the staff of .retlred from public Ilfe,chances Lowe's and was named manager olthe Hale Center store In the late are that his Interest In the 1980s community and school will nor

. wavier. Forhlsblgheartthegentle Soehngenwas a giant In stature , glantfrom'back East" has beCOme

amonq local res~ents but his heart the adopted son of the community was even bigger for Ihe . community.

He was tireless and urise.'sh In supporting the community's and school'sactivltles. Hewasalways among the first to volunteer any talents or resources he had at his disposal. His concern and Interest were behind the scenes, not

We should give a. we would receive, cheerl'u1ly, quickly, and without hesitation; for there is DO grace in a benefit that !!ticks to the linlers.

-Seneca Martin Teague purchased Center Motor Company. Center MotorCompany,apartsandrepair ,------------:.---------...,.-, shop, was also the local dealer for 1st Year Drivcn &pCCC To Earn ~ .~RlEI $35,000 To $40,000 Kai$er-Frazser automobiles. 1st Day Bcncfitt ..

Trula Maud Jetton, was named ~ to the instructiOn staff at Texas ~w.!ExperlenceStcuttt\'ouAl330"'MIIe MAKI'ENTRANSPOIIT, LTD Tech. .Uplo_,.,MIIe

. A hail storm crashed into farms l~tConltoc""'830 ,.,t.tIel930 Pel ~I located between Hale Center and MIle WNow hIIIgMat.d T_. ' i _no the old Center Plains School. We Pay Expenoes lhctI Equate To _10.~ .... M ...

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Hale Center was gaining the ~============:iiii~~~===:::::' unpopular headline of "Most Dangerous Roads In Texas". Since the first of the year, five lives had been claimed all on roads within three miles of the city limits.

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Mission ... Cont'd from Page 1 added_ "I'm just flabbergasted."

Louthan also has been amazed at how God has called Justthe right people to help the foundling mission overcome all its obstacles.

"We were given this building, and after we cleaned it up enough to see what we had, we noticed there was a crack about an Inch wide that ran from one side 10 the other_ We thought, 'Ohno_ We've got structural problems. What are we going to do? But every time a problem comes up, someone with the expertise to fix it shows up_ I find myseH in a state of continuous praise and thanksgiving before the Lord," Louthan explained_

The mission has been an outlet for ministry thaI was needed in the community, not onlyforthose being served, but also those providing the service, he said. "A lot of Christians want to serve the Lord but don't know where or how. This has given them a real opportunity."

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be~;~It~n noted an additional Tip s To H e I p You Seeing how others live has (NAPSI-With the grilling sea-

made the Christian volunteers son in full swing, barbecue grills more compaSSionate, she said. are firing up in record numbers.

In addition to its food and According to a recent Barbecue clothing ministry, the mission is Industry Association study, three

out of four U.S. households own a now preparing to begin a Christian barbecue grill. Collectively, Ameri-Women's Job Corps program to cans grill 2.9biIlion times a year. help single mothers In the area. The number of grilling occasions

Brown believes God was very continues to increase as the popu­plain about showing her the need larity of non-traditional spectator

sports such as NASCAR racing forthe program. increases and more families join

Louthan, Meacham and Mrs. in the weekend race festivities. Brown traveled to the Baptist Whether you're planning to the grill prior to lighting. General Convention of Texas In attend a NASCAR race, NFL foot- 6. Store and bandle meat EIPasolastfalltoreceivetheSall baJlgame, or simply planning a properly. Keep meat stored jn and. L"'. ht award for the Mission family picnic in the backyard or the freezer. Thaw in the refrigera-

'l:II neighborhood park, following tor and then store in an iced ' hale Center ministry, and at that these tips from ColemanGrills,cooler.until cooking time. '1b avoid meeting God shoWed them the the Cookbl' Machine of NfiSCAR, bacteria,do not thaw meat at

way to mee.lthtt ... ' n. e. ed o~th. . .yo. Ung. . I\n.d Chef George Hirsch, grilling room temperature. " women Inthelrcommu. expert and host of a series of . 7. Grease tbe ·grill_ To kee.p

Woman's misSion Union grilling programs on public televi- meat from sticking and pulling sion,can help.to make your next apart when turned over, use a

represeniatlves JhoW .. a video outing most memorable. bristle brush dipped in oil to thatn.lght about Christian 1. CODsider the environ- lightly coat the cooking surface Women's Job ·Corps. The Impact ment. Will you be grilling in the prior to placing on the grill. was Immediate, Mrs. Brown said. backyard, at the campground or 8. Spice up your grilling_

O tIo f bulldl on a parking lot? Enhance the flavor of your tail-nee renova no a ng 2. Be prepared. In addition to gate creations by add,ing spice

given to the ministry Is completed food and beverages, have plenty of rubs such as paprika, cayenne,· SO that a classroom Is available, . plastic cups, utensils, tra!lh bags, lemon pepper, sage or thyme. the .womennQtonlywillbetralned paper towels and ice. ~so make Avoid salting your meat, as salt In parenting skills but in JobskiRs sure you have critical grilling tends to draw the juices out and such as usln" computers. accessories such I;IS a basting makes the meat dry. . .

. brush, spatula and tongs. 9. Cook food completely. "These ladles have an . 3. Cook theeQtire meal on Have an instan.t-read therinome-

. Immediate needs IIk8 .food and the grill, Wrap potatoes and veg- ter -handy while griUing to ensure clothing, but they also .ne8<ito etahles in foil and place them on meat ill cooked mediUm to well . learn to : care for their families,· the grill with the rest of the meal. done. U"e a white plastic knife to . I . ha ·Id irTh ' .J I . To save time, pre-cut meat and . eut into meat to see if it's done . .. out nsa , ",eyneauto earn vegetables and store in plastic You can easily detectdoIiene88 if job skills, parentlngsklllS·Just how bags: Also,don't forget about fruit, the jliices run clear. . they can start to halfe a better life Yegetllbles and desserts, Almost ·' 10. Barbecue, chili, ·pasta . for them and their children." a"y fruit or vegetable can be _d coffee? Don't ~orget ~e8ic1e

What will come after that, grilled with delicious· results. . burner. It is an excellerit location Louthan doesn't know. He said . 4. Keep the pill clean_ To fo~ a pot of beans, mac &. cheese,

- ens~e top grilling perfotman~e, coffee or any otheriteJlJ. needing to they'll walt ~nd see what need make sure to scrape off excess ~ heated .or while at the God ShOws them next, ' food with a spatula and scrub the aametime . .

. . scraps off ·with a .stiff .; ~el);r.~. t1:iliii~"~~~itl

Admire a little ship but put your cargo in a big one. -Hesiod

One balf of the world cannot understand the pleasures of tbe other.

CAPITOL COMMENT

U.S . SENATOR KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON

TAX AND THE GRIM REAPER

-Jane Austen

"Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, exceptdeath and taxes . .. - Benjamin Franklin, 1789

Benjamin Franklin would no doubl be appalled, but nOI surprised, to see how those twocenainties have come logetherto put an onerousburden on countless American families.

The estate tax, or death tax, hits people when they are down. It breaks up family farms and businesses_It slows the economy by diverting resources that would otherwise be available for investment, and it stifles job creation.

Bad economic policy aside, there's no getting around the fact that the estate tax is confiscatory. Assets subject to this tax already have been taxed - first when the money is earned, and again when it is invested.

The result of this very selective double and triple taxation is treubling: only 30 percent of all family-owned businesses are passed down to a second generation, and only 13 percent reach a third generation, because the current tax law forces owner-heirs to sell the farms and businesses, whole or in part, to pay the tax_ One study found that 77 percent of family businesses that entered bankruplCy had failed after the unexpected death of the founders.

We've all heard the sad stories about sons and daughters who have had to sell their parents' family farms in order to pay the death tax. But Texan David Langford's family history illustrates another downside to this tax: how it can stymie environmental conservation efforts.

This is iJ. story seldom .told, .but one that unfolds all aCross Texas many times in any given year. Mr. Langford, who is executive vice president of the Texas Wildlife Association, calls the estate tax the "No. I destroyer of wildlife habital in this country _"

Before his mother died, she and her son did everything they could to protect and conserve,their land in the·Texas Hill Country. At the same time

. th~y p:iid Q small fCI":::ne to accoontallts, 18.": ~!t(,:'Ileys and e~ll!te planners to lIvoid catastrophe. . .

But all theplanning in the wofld couldn't help when the. tax man came calling. . - Mr. Langford's mother died 1993. Becauseth~ liuid had increased so much in value, he had to . sell nearly everything she owned. including her house, and nearly everything he owned, including his house, to pay the estate taxes and keep part of his family's land. But even that wasn't enot/gb. He and his wife had to rake out a 3S-year loan from the Federal Land Bank to pay the rest of the taxes. By now, the value of the land blisincreasedso much r.bat, if anything happens to him, there is no way his children will be able to keep the family property that is left. They would inherit the 3S-year debt while being asked to pay anothetround of death taxes-as much as SS percent of the value of their llSsers. The land, he concludes, ..... would become' a subdivision."

"Private land.stewards all overmecountry are being ravaged by the estate tax," Mr. Langford Writes. "We aren't a bunch offat cats trying to hoard our essets. We arc private citizens trying to preserve an irreplaceable resource for llle enjoyment.and benefit of generations to coliJ.e." - .' _

Mr. Langford's st9ry is just one part of. bigger, more disturhingpicture, .' Thedeuth tax is an all-round l~iI& pJ;Oposition. COIIgre$S~ · Joint Economic Colllll)inee reports that, ~'-.. the cosl$imposed by thedeilth .tax far outweigb any be!iefirs it might produce. This century; the tax has reduce4 the stock of . Cl:pital in !he Americail economy by $497 billioll." " . .

While family farmUre among the hardest bit, tbcreare other victims' paying the heavy price ofthi.stax.Itis wiping out farilily-oWlled new$papelS and putting fao:J.ily-owDe4 radi.o stations on the auction block .· all ' over America. In 1910 there were 2,1.00 independentlyoWlleddaily t.ewsPaPmin the U"itecJ StaIe$. By 1999, ~ were only 300. '. . .:

- Among the .. taX~senta istbat, wl)ile itbriogs in less than 1 . ita~ormDcnt cosl$

July Is National Blueberry Month Mouthwatering Blueberry-Apricot Bread

Blueberry Apricot Bread (Oven Recipe) Makelliloaf

Served as breakfast bread or mid-day snack, Blueberry Apri­cot Bread can become a family favorite.

2 1/4 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons augar 1 envelope FLEISCHMANN'S

RapidRise- Yeast 2 teaspoons grated lemon

peel 1 teaspoon IIIllt

112 cupmiJk 1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Cotton Center Churches

First Baptist Church Randy Land. Pastor 879-2301 Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Wcnhip 10:55 am. Evening Wcnhip 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Auxiliaries 3:30 p.m.

Hale Center Churches First Baptist Cllurch Gene Meacham, Pastor lOS W. 6th 839-2405 Sunday SchooI9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:55 a.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Services 7:00 p.m.

First United Metbodbt Church Ken Rowland, Pasta 202 W. Stevenson 839·2480 SlUlllaySchOOl9:45 am. MomingWcnhlp l1:00a.m;· Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

.,Cllurch' orCluist MaaSwanson, Preachtz · ·202 W. 4th 839·2464 Sunday School 9:45 am; MorniDg Worship 10:30 am. Evening Worship 5:00 p;m.

Wednesday Services 7:30 p.m_

Lone Star Baptist Church -1Ja Clades Boones, Pastor Sqaday Scho919:45 am.' MomingWorship 11:00a.m." Monday Missi~ 6:00 pm. WedDestlayScrvices6:OO. pm.

ft~'HOIiDe&s Baptist 12 . W.L. Qriffin, PaStoi

. Sw.rS~II0:00a.rn. ~g 'WU'ihip 12:00 NC)OD $~&:rvicc 3:00pm. . W~y~8:00p.iQ. . FrldJ)'_~0D81~ p.m_ . .

1 egg,large liS cup dried blueberries 1/3 cup fresh blueberries 1/3 cup cOlU'8ely cbopped

dried apricots

In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup flou'r, sugar, undis­solved yeast, lemon peel, and slllt. Heat milk, water, and butter until very warm (1202

to 130!!F). Gradually add to

dry ingredients. Beat 2 min­utes at medium speed of elec­tronic mixer scraping bowl occasionally. Add ell and 112 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at bigb speed. Stir in remaining. flour, blueberries and apri-

cots to make a stiff batter. Spread evenly in greased 8 112 x 4 114 loaf pan. Cover; let rinse in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake at ·375!!F for '30 to 35 minutes or until done. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Information per Serving: Serving size: slice (1112 of recipe): Calories: 180; Total fat: 3g; Saturated fat: 1.5g; .Cb~ lestero1: 25mg; Sodium: 230 mg; Carbohydrates: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 19; Protein: 5g.

SEEDS FROM THE SOWER Michael A. Guido

He was a dependable person. You could always depend upon him to do the wrong thing.

One day I asked him, "Why be a victim when you can a victor?"

"I can't help it," he said: "I can't change myself." "But Christ can change you," I answered. One day He said to a paralyzed man, "Pick up

your stretcher and go home." Did the man say, "It's hopeless to try?" No, he trusted. picked up his stretcher and went home.

To a woman caught in adultery, He said, "Go and sin no more." Did she say,"1 tried, but was overcome?" No, she trusted and overcame.

No one and nothing is hopeless with the Lord,

Church of the LlviDg God Elias Moralez, Pastor 1315 Ave. E 839·2243 Daily Prayer Meeting 9:00 a.m. Sunday ScltoollO:OO am. Morning Wriip 11:15 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Services 7:30 pm,

Jeruaalem Baptist Churd . Mei GOmez, Pastor East ClevelaDd 839-1434 Sunday SchOOl 9:45 a.m. Morning>Worsbip ll:OO a.m_ Evening WcxslUp 5:00 p.m. ' • Wednesday Services 7:00 p.m_

St. TlIeresa CatbOuc Church Rev. Re, Scqon, Pastor 1308 Ave. C 839·2310 Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Services 7:00 p.m. Christian Education 6:00 pm;

Cllarcb of God 01 tile Ftrst Bona Sergio Bernal. P!Istor 322 E. Stevenson 839-2276 Sunday Sd\9Ql10:00 a.m. Mornini Worship ll:OO am; Eve'ning Wcnbip 6:30 p.m. . Wedneaday ServiCes 7:30 p.rn;

'"'u' .... u'u Center l.,;O·OIl~ biiD

The fIrst pencil with an eraser In clrcua largon balloon. are attached wal patentad In 1858, . called bladdars. The patent waa awarded to Hyman L. Lipman of Philadelphia.

PUBLIC NOTICE The HALE CENTER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTwili

be accepting bids fOr the 2000-2001 schOol year In the followIng . categories:

1. Teachirvlnstructional and Office Supplies 2. Athletic, First Aide, and Training Supplies 3. Maintenance Supplies 4. Paper Products 5. Fuel Products 6. ComputerfTechnology Equipment and Software

The district reserves the right to accept or reject and and/or all bids. Sealed bids will be accepted through August 18, 2:00 p.m. at 10~ W. Cleveland, P.O. Box 1210, Hale Center, TX 79041 .

Small and minority firms, women's business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are especially Invited to submit bids.

Bid specifications are available upon request (806) 839-2232.

Contact: Kelly Priest, Director of Business. 7/21-28

/f.&e.., AMERICAN

The following ~bsc"'tlOnS to the Haie Center American . Will explreth& end of July. Hale County subsCrIptions are $17.QOper year. and Out-Of-County subscriptions are $20.00 per year. Subscription renewals may be mailed to the Hale Center American, P.O. Box 1030, Hale Center, Texas 79041.

, JULY

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SPRING IS HERE • ITS nME TO FIX YOUR LAWN EQUIPMENT

Small engines,' tuned up or repaired, such as lawnmowers, weedeaters, transfer pump engines and more. Call839-2002, If no answer leave message. I'll return your call. Plckupand delivery avalable or leave Items at Waller's Garage. Leave name, phone number and nature of probI~m.

HELP WANTED Friends Convenience Store fs

looking for full~tlmt associates. Shifts are 2-10, 10-8. Applywlt,hln.

, We train for5 days, no experience necessary.

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

metal bam. Located on pavement between Olton & Hale Center.

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CALL 839-1383 evenings GREG PILLOW FREE ESTIMATES

HOME FOR SALE Brick 2 BR 1 Bath w/garage.

Fencedyard. Verygoodcondltlon. 517 W. 5th In Hale Center 839-1427 leave message

7121

ESTATE SALE , 110AveJ

'July 27 & 28· 8 -? A lifetime of wonderful Items

DIsl1es,beddirig, lamps, I t_s,ete.

GARAGE SALE 1st house Sot CC school

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Singer sewing machine wI ~. lots of nlceclothes,knlck knaCks, bedding & I1'IJQh more. '

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call Rob or cell Wilson 293-5722

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Monthly It anllual ra~ Small It large garage size

, Contact RickBlaek ' 839·2069

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

$20 each

Proceeds to support the Library

Equal Housing OPPORTUNITY The Housidg Authority of Hale Center, also,

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