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Volume 14, Number 2 February 28, 2011 The Communicator The Communicator The Communicator The Community Connection Crandall PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Seagoville, TX Permit No. 37 Visit Our Web Site - CrandallCommunicator.com Warsaw Combine The Communicator reaches over 3100 households in Crandall and Combine. Shouldn't you advertise here? Community Mourns Loss of Kyle King October 4, 1984 - February 5, 2011 Crandall PTO Hosts Community Meeting on How the State Finance Crisis Will Impact Crandall Classrooms On Saturday, February 5, 2011, Kyle King, a 2003 Crandall High School graduate, was killed in a head-on collision on FM 740 in Forney. A truck, driven by a Greenville resident, Bradley Wade, crossed the center line into Kyle’s lane and caused the fatal accident which killed both drivers. Kyle was a football player at Crandall High School and went on to play for NW Oklahoma State University. He graduated there in 2008. Upon graduation from college, he took a coaching position at Ferris High School and taught 8th grade American history. He was the linebacker coach for the varsity team and also coached junior high basketball and track. He was respected by his peers and students who held a memorial in his honor on Monday evening, February 7. He was engaged to be married soon. Kyle is survived by his parents Johnny and Diane King and by his sister, Jana. Diane is a retired administrator for Crandall ISD and Johnny taught and coached at various area schools before retiring from Seagoville High School, Dallas ISD. Services were held Thursday night, February 10, at Central Baptist Church, with over a thousand people in attendance. Central Baptist Associate Pastor, Jimi Heislop conducted the service. There is a scholarship set up in Kyle’s honor and donations can still be made to the Ferris ISD Scholarship Fund in his name. Even though Kyle King was only 26 years old at the time of his death, he accomplished so much and left a indelible impression on his friends, loved ones, students, and peers who came to know him. These fond memories of Kyle will be everlasting. Kyle King Son - Teacher - Friend Crandall PTO hosted a community meeting in the L.F. Raynes Administration Building on February 17, 2011. Parents, teachers, and local community members were invited to attend the meeting in an effort to enlighten the public on how the state finance crisis will impact Crandall classrooms. Media reports of the state budget crisis have raised an awareness of the state’s financial woes. Dr. Larry Watson, Superintendent of Schools, presented the “basics of school finance” and illustrated the impact of the State’s inequitable funding system on Crandall Schools. The meeting focused on how the two sides of the district budget are managed, on why adequate funding is not available to Texas districts, and on how Crandall’s budget compares to other districts. The primary factor causing the state financial crisis is due to the State Legislature’s action in 2006 of compressing the tax rate to $1.33 the first year of the 2007 biennium and to $1.00 the second year giving districts the option to raise the tax rate only four cents. The State Legislature’s compression of the tax rate eliminated approximately 1/3 of the tax revenue previously collected and froze total revenues for school districts on a per pupil basis (target revenue). Dr. Watson described the unfairness of this “target revenue” system by making the following points: 1. “As our local district’s property tax increases the State of Texas provides less state funding for CISD students.” This means that Crandall ISD’s funding for the Maintenance and Operations budget has remained the same on a per pupil basis for the past several years even though more local tax revenues have been generated. In essence, the increase in Crandall’s property values has lessened the State’s share of the cost of educating a Crandall student not the District’s cost. 2. Crandall ISD’s target revenue is $559 less than the state average. This means if Crandall ISD’s target revenue was at the state average target revenue, Crandall would collect an additional $1.8 million in additional funds. Dr. Watson also pointed out that a significant funding gap not only exists between Crandall ISD and other school districts but the gap widens as Crandall ISD’s student enrollment increases. A comparison that illustrates this funding inequity is outlined using the target revenues of Crandall and Lovejoy. Lovejoy Target Revenue Crandall Target Revenue Funding Gaps Per-Student Funding Level $7,653 $5,027 $2,626 State & Local Revenue for 3000 Students $22,959,000 15,081,000 $7,878,000 With 30 (1%) New Students $229,590 $150,810 $78,780 Dr. Watson poses a rhetorical question, “Doesn’t a student in Crandall ISD de- serve a state finance system that is equitable to Lovejoy’s? Shouldn’t the state’s funding system be equitable for all such that “what’s good enough for one child is good enough for every child?” As a result of the State’s legislative action to compress the tax rate in 2006, the State is now experiencing a $14 billion shortfall in revenue for public schools. Some funds have been generated through other revenue sources; however, state leaders estimate the State's deficit for public schools to be approximately $10 billion. To address this financial crisis, school districts operating off the same target revenue that was established during the 2005-2006 school year have been asked to prepare a budget with a 5% to 10% reduction in revenue. The task of reducing school budgets becomes more complicated when one considers that approximately 80% of a school district’s budget is comprised of personnel. Consequently, a 5% to 10% budget cut would likely involve layoffs and fewer programs and activities for students. Dr. Watson acknowledged that while financial challenges lie ahead for Crandall ISD, the Crandall ISD Board of Trustees have made no definitive decisions at this point. In the weeks ahead, all possible cost saving solutions will be explored and considered. CISD parents, teachers, and community members are encouraged to - See Meeting continued on Page 6 -
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Volume 14, Number 2 February 28, 2011
The CommunicatorThe CommunicatorThe CommunicatorThe Community Connection
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Community Mourns Loss of Kyle KingOctober 4, 1984 - February 5, 2011
Crandall PTO Hosts Community Meeting onHow the State Finance Crisis Will Impact Crandall Classrooms
On Saturday, February 5, 2011, Kyle King, a 2003 Crandall High School graduate, was killed in a head-on collision on FM 740 in Forney. A truck, driven by a Greenville resident, Bradley Wade, crossed the center line into Kyle’s lane and caused the fatal accident which killed both drivers.
Kyle was a football player at Crandall High School and went on to play for NW Oklahoma State University. He graduated there in 2008. Upon graduation from college, he took a coaching position at Ferris High School and taught 8th grade American history. He was the linebacker coach for the varsity team and also coached junior high basketball and track. He was respected by his peers and students who held a memorial in his honor on Monday evening, February 7. He was engaged to be married soon.
Kyle is survived by his parents Johnny and Diane King and by his sister, Jana. Diane is a retired administrator for Crandall ISD and Johnny taught and coached at various area schools before retiring from Seagoville High School, Dallas ISD.
Services were held Thursday night, February 10, at Central Baptist Church, with over a thousand people in attendance. Central Baptist Associate Pastor, Jimi Heislop conducted the service.
There is a scholarship set up in Kyle’s honor and donations can still be made to the Ferris ISD Scholarship Fund in his name. Even though Kyle King was only 26 years old at the time of his death, he accomplished so much and left a indelible impression on his friends, loved ones, students, and peers who came to know him. These fond memories of Kyle will be everlasting.
Kyle KingSon - Teacher - Friend
Crandall PTO hosted a community meeting in the L.F. Raynes Administration Building on February 17, 2011. Parents, teachers, and local community members were invited to attend the meeting in an effort to enlighten the public on how the state finance crisis will impact Crandall classrooms. Media reports of the state budget crisis have raised an awareness of the state’s financial woes.
Dr. Larry Watson, Superintendent of Schools, presented the “basics of school finance” and illustrated the impact of the State’s inequitable funding system on Crandall Schools. The meeting focused on how the two sides of the district budget are managed, on why adequate funding is not available to Texas districts, and on how Crandall’s budget compares to other districts. The primary factor causing the state financial crisis is due to the State Legislature’s action in 2006 of compressing the tax rate to $1.33 the first year of the 2007 biennium and to $1.00 the second year giving districts the option to raise the tax rate only four cents. The State Legislature’s compression of the tax rate eliminated approximately 1/3 of the tax revenue previously collected and froze total revenues for school districts on a per pupil basis (target revenue). Dr. Watson described the unfairness of this “target revenue” system by making the following points:
1. “As our local district’s property tax increases the State of Texas provides less state funding for CISD students.” This means that Crandall ISD’s funding for the Maintenance and Operations budget has remained the same on a per pupil basis for the past several years even though more local tax revenues have been generated. In essence, the increase in Crandall’s property values has lessened the State’s share of the cost of educating a Crandall student not the District’s cost.
2. Crandall ISD’s target revenue is $559 less than the state average. This means if Crandall ISD’s target revenue was at the state average target revenue, Crandall would collect an additional $1.8 million in additional funds.
Dr. Watson also pointed out that a significant funding gap not only exists between Crandall ISD and other school districts but the gap widens as Crandall ISD’s student enrollment increases. A comparison that illustrates this funding inequity is outlined using the target revenues of Crandall and Lovejoy.
LovejoyTarget Revenue
CrandallTarget Revenue
FundingGaps
Per-StudentFunding Level
$7,653 $5,027 $2,626
State & Local Revenue for
3000 Students
$22,959,000 15,081,000 $7,878,000
With 30 (1%)New Students
$229,590 $150,810 $78,780
Dr. Watson poses a rhetorical question, “Doesn’t a student in Crandall ISD de-serve a state finance system that is equitable to Lovejoy’s? Shouldn’t the state’s funding system be equitable for all such that “what’s good enough for one child is good enough for every child?”
As a result of the State’s legislative action to compress the tax rate in 2006, the State is now experiencing a $14 billion shortfall in revenue for public schools. Some funds have been generated through other revenue sources; however, state leaders estimate the State's deficit for public schools to be approximately $10 billion. To address this financial crisis, school districts operating off the same target revenue that was established during the 2005-2006 school year have been asked to prepare a budget with a 5% to 10% reduction in revenue. The task of reducing school budgets becomes more complicated when one considers that approximately 80% of a school district’s budget is comprised of personnel. Consequently, a 5% to 10% budget cut would likely involve layoffs and fewer programs and activities for students.
Dr. Watson acknowledged that while financial challenges lie ahead for Crandall ISD, the Crandall ISD Board of Trustees have made no definitive decisions at this point. In the weeks ahead, all possible cost saving solutions will be explored and considered. CISD parents, teachers, and community members are encouraged to
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On February 11, Ricky Lopez signed a scholarship offer to play baseball at Mountain View College. Ricky is a senior this year at Crandall, and he has started for the Pirate Baseball Team since his freshmen year. He has played first base and pitcher for the Pirates, and has also been the DH on occasion. Ricky is a good base-ball player and an even better student. Some of his overall baseball stats are:
Offensive StatsBA - .394, Runs – 41, Doubles – 16, RBI’s – 52, HR’s – 5 Pitching StatsIP – 127.2, K’s – 143, BB’s – 57, ERA – 1.789 Ricky has also received several baseball honors during his years at Crandall.
Some of the honors included All-District and miscellaneous Pirate awards. More are likely to come this season. Previous honors included:
Freshmen Year – 1st Team All-District (Pitcher)Sophomore Year – 1st Team All-District (Pitcher)Junior Year – 1st Team All-District (Pitcher), Team MVPRicky Lopez with coaches and parents on signing day
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Local CISD student, Caleb Lowe has Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy. He is doing very well right now, but the main concern for Caleb is contractures (stiffening of the joints.) Once the joint constricts it can't be "fixed." Join others from our community in the MDA Walk on March 5th.
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The Visiting Nurse Association of Kaufman County is offering a five-session support program for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
“Sharing the Journey: Coping with Grief” will meet Tuesdays, March 8 through April 5, at the First United Methodist Church on 208 S. Houston Street in Kaufman. The time is 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The program will help individuals gain an under-standing of the grief process, learn healthy coping skills, and broaden awareness of resources and sup-port systems that are available in the community.
There is no cost to attend the program. Attendees of all faiths are welcome. Additional information can be obtained by calling Clayton McCord, Hos-pice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for the Visiting Nurse Association of Kaufman County, at (972) 962-7500 or 1-800-345-0576.
The Visiting Nurse Association of Kaufman County is a nonprofit home care organization that provides home health and hospice care in Kaufman and the surrounding communities.
Photo: Clayton McCord, Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator for the VNA of Kaufman County, will be conducting a bereavement support program beginning March 8.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service to Offer Food Manager Certification Training Course
Statistics indicate that food borne illness contin-ues to be a health issue in the United States. Each year, 1 in 4 Americans will become sick, 1 in 1,000 will become hospitalized, and 5,000 will die due to a food borne illness.
If under the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) jurisdiction, each food establish-ment is required to have one certified food manager on site.
Under these new rules, each food establishment permitted by the Texas Department of State Health Services must have one certified food manager. New food manager certificates will be valid for 5 years.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Kaufman County, is offering a food manager certification training course. This program will be offered for $115.00 on March 8-9, 2011 at Kaufman County Library 3790 S. Houston, Kaufman, TX 75142. Cost includes training, materials, and the State food manager certification examination.
This program is designed to not only prepare foodservice managers to pass the certification examination; it will provide valuable education regarding the safe handling of food.
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Several years ago we purchased some squirrel feeders for the back yard. From the kitchen window we are able to watch the squirrels come up from the woods, eat from the feeders, and chase each other round the back yard. They are so comical. The feeders are wooden stands with one-gallon glass jars that hold the food. The squirrels will actually crawl into the jar as they pack their chubby little cheeks with food. There are times you can watch them sitting in the glass jar like it's a little house. It is like a safe haven for them, no matter how inclimate the weather.
From time to time, I let the food run out. I don't do that on purpose. I just get busy and forget about it and the next thing I know the squirrels are looking in the kitchen window as if to say, "Hey, what's up with you? Can't you see we are out of food? We're hungry. How about a little consideration here?" They stand outside the window and chatter and run up and down the patio cover until I realize what is going on and go refill their feeders.
I don't know if it was the wind or the squirrels that dislodged the first of my glass jars off its perch, but I found the jar broken in 1,000 pieces under the wooden stand. I kept trying to find some way to get another glass jar. I tried a plastic container, but the wind sure enough blew that off the stand. The place where I bought the feeders didn't want to sell me a jar, as he only had a limited supply. He could sell me the whole combination, but all I needed was a jar. I finally located a glass jar and it was just $6.00. The only problem was it was full of pickles. Now I like pickles, but for two people to eat a gallon of pickles? Well, that was a bit much. However, I could see the squirrels forming a vigilante group outside my kitchen window. So, I bought the pickles and we started eating. It wasn't too
bad at the first but toward the end, I was beginning to feel like a pickle. We had pickles with everything. We had pickles with our eggs in the morning. We had pickles with our sandwich at noon. I think we even had pickle casserole a time or two. I have never eaten so many pickles in my life. It was getting to where I saw pickles when I closed my eyes.
We finally finished that whole gallon jar of pickles. I was so glad to be done with that episode of my life. I washed the jar, soaked off the label, and charged down to fill the feeder while those brazen squirrels barked at me all the way. What a relief. Done! I didn't care if I ever saw another pickle. I strolled back to the patio to watch the squirrels feast once again in the feeder.
You can understand my horror the next morning when I looked out to see one of the glass jars missing from the feeder. I quickly dressed and hurried down, praying the whole way that the jar was not once again broken. But there it was sitting on the ground. This time it was broken in a million pieces. Well, that has been almost a year now and we have gone through five gallons of pickles. I still have not figured out what keeps happening to those jars. I think the squirrels are doing it on purpose. They must know I hate pickles by now. But like the Apostle Paul, this much I know. "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty (of pickles) I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:11-12 The parentheses are mine. By the way, if you are ever in the neighborhood, stop by and we can share a pickle or two. I've got plenty.
John's Journeysby John Brooks, Pastor, Central Baptist Church
Congratulations to Chuck & Linda Cade on their 50th anniversaryOur parents attended a Valentine’s banquet together in the 8th grade.
As sophomores in high school they were boyfriend and girlfriend for awhile. Then as seniors they started dating and 50 years later they are still in love. It is our privilege to celebrate Chuck and Linda Cade’s 50th anniversary.
In 1974 they moved to Crandall, so Dad could pursue his passion for ranching. He dug his heels in at Star Brand Cattle Company and for the last 30 years has worked for the Cartwright family. Out of this relationship has come a genuine closeness that has led to a treasured extended family. Through this extended family mom and dad found another passion, com-munity service and politics. One of their greatest joys is being involved in the community. Dad has been a member of Crandall’s and Seagoville’s Chamber of Commerce and continues to serve on numerous boards and committees. Mother had a successful career in banking and shortly after retiring worked for Judge Wayne Gent, which led her to greater involve-ment in politics. She has been a member of Central Baptist Church in
Crandall since 1974. Through Mom and Dad’s dedication to all that they have done per-
sonally, professionally and politically, we have learned the importance of integrity and the value of high standards and good morals. There has never been a day that we have not been fully, completely, and uncondi-tionally loved by Mom and Dad. Growing up we were not rich by earthly standards, but we never lacked for anything. They are great role models and have supported every endeavor we have ever taken on. We are so thankful for them instilling in us a love for God, respect for our country and for others. Our lives are blessed because of them. Those of you who have served, worked and/or socialized with Chuck and Linda have had the pleasure of experiencing just a glimpse of the love and commitment that we have experienced as a family.
Please join our family in wishing them a HAPPY 50TH ANNIVER-SARY. We love them both so very much! Ron, Cheryle, Hallie and Montana Larson, Bobby, Karen, McKenzie and Cade Crow
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CHS Boys Soccer Program Report
Candidate Filing for May ElectionsThe City of Crandall, the City of Combine and the Crandall ISD are reminding all
those wishing to file for election that the filing application dates are Saturday, Febru-ary 12, 2011 through Monday, March 14, 2011. Election date for City elections and School Board elections is Tuesday, May 14, 2011
The City of Crandall has 3 openings; that of Mayor and 2 council positions; the City of Combine has 3 positions, that of Mayor and 2 council positions. Crandall ISD has 3 positions open, with the positions of Robin Foster, Jimbo Newton and Ricky Harrell reaching the end of their current term.
Crandall City applications can be dropped off at City Hall, 110 S. Main St, Crandall, Texas, Combine City applications can be delivered to 123 Davis Rd., Combine, Texas and CISD School Board applications can be delivered to the Administration Building, 400 W. Lewis, Crandall, Texas.
In November, Crandall began their first soccer season in Crandall history competing in District 23 -4A. 3A schools that play soccer are put into districts with 4A schools. After a few years, many 3A schools find themselves able to compete with 4A's and 5A's. However, the first year is usually a challenge while players are
getting used to playing together for the first time. Coach Dyson feels like he has a team with a future since his Varsity team consists of 5 freshmen, 5 sophomores, 5 juniors, and only two seniors. Already the Pirate Boys have beaten four 3A schools and won 2nd place in the Kennedale Invitational 3A Tournament by beating Lampasas, Wichita Falls Hirschi, and Waco La Vega. While our district is a challenging one with the likes of Kaufman, North Forney, Terrell, Forney, Mesquite Poteet, and Mesquite West, we are confident that we are just a few years away from being competitive in this tough 4A District. While getting beat by teams that have been playing a lot longer than us, our boys have proven themselves to be a group of young men that that get up, brush themselves off, and get back into the fight. Coach Rob Dyson says he is very proud of team and their efforts. The team is also fortunate to have many parents volunteering their time to coach youth soccer. As the area youth leagues continue to grow, so will interest in the CHS soccer program.
CHS also has a new Girls’ Soccer program in place, coached by JJ Craddock.
contact or write the state legislators serving our area. The following information is included on the CISD website at www.crandall-isd.net:
● A list of proposed solutions for the State Legislature to consider. The list of proposed solutions is entitled, “Get the Message Out: The State Does Not Have to Cut Our District!” ● A list of state legislators with contact information.
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As you probably know by now, there are those in our community who have taken it upon themselves to solicit signatures on a petition to place on the ballot of the Crandall election in May the sale of alcohol in our stores. Last month it was encouraging to see the pastors of churches in our area take a stand against the passing of such a law. Whether you participate in the use of alcohol or not is beside the question. The real question is, "Do you want the sale of alcohol in your city?"
I understand the campaign that says things like, "People are going to purchase it some where. Why don't we just get the revenue?" or "People all around us are involved in the use of alcohol. What's the big deal?" Well, the "big deal" is, the more accessible alcohol is to adults, the more accessible it will be to kids. The more accessible it is, means more of our tax dollars and city revenue will have to go toward the correction and punishment of offenders.
It was my prayer that a sufficient number of signatures would not be reached to justify its placement on the May ballot. However, due to the small number of signatures needed, I have learned that the petition has been carried to Kaufman County for verification. Should this item be placed be-fore our city in the coming election, to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2011, I urge you to go to the polls on that date and to vote to defeat the passing of this law. Once it is allowed into our city, reversing such a law is almost impossible. If you are not yet registered, you can pick up voter registration cards at the Kaufman County Courthouse, at Crandall City Hall or in the Central Baptist Church office. The last day for voter registration is Thurs-day, April 14, 2011.
Please take this issue seriously and vote. We want to keep our city safe from the hazards the passing of this law allowing alcohol sales within our city would create.
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