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Gaining prestige

UMHB’s success on the field has been successful

for the university, cityBy Matthew Girard

Managing Editor

Participating in postseason play in the NCAA is the goal of any successful col-legiate athletic program.

With postseason success, comes pres-tige and name recognition for universi-ties.

Over the years, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has seen much success on the field in postseason play and off of it.

Since the emergence of the Crusaders’ football team and basketball teams, UMHB has also become a destination for conference and national tournament postseason play.

During the past two weekends, UMHB hosted both the American Southwest Conference Basketball Tournament and the first two rounds of the NCAA

Division III Basketball Tournament. UMHB also hosted three home games during the 2012 NCAA Division III Football Championships.

“There is a prestige that goes with host-ing (a postsea-son event).” UMHB Vice President for Athletics Ben Shipp said. “The fact that our name is on the selec-t i o n

show, it’s on national publications and even the smallest thing like having the scores printed in the L.A. Times, is huge for us.

“That is where we contribute to the success of the university. It’s

all about being ambassadors for the university and when we

host, our name is out there for people to see.”

This season, the UMHB football team hosted three home games against the University of

Redlands (Calif.), McMurry University and Wesley University (Dela.), while the

UMHB men’s bas-ketball team hosted the ASC tou r n ame nt and the first and second round of the NCAA basketball tour-nament.

In the national tournaments, UMHB submits a bid to host the event based on several requirements from the NCAA.

“That’s guaranteeing that we are going to have hotels, we’re going to have food, we are going to have the facility that meets certain parameters, we have staffing that meets certain parameters, that we can provide the neutral atmosphere and also provide a crowd,” Shipp said.

The NCAA is also hoping to see a return on its investment of providing trav-el accommodations for the teams selected to participate in a certain location.

“They also want to make sure that somebody is playing in the tournament to host tournament games,” Shipp said. “Those are not announced until the week of the tournament, so we don’t have a lot of prep time. We have a great staff that prepares all of the paperwork.”

Although UMHB has hosted sever-al postseason events, Shipp said it took awhile for the university to gain a reputa-

Photos by David Morris

See UMHB, A2

By Justin CoxJournal Reporter

One of Belton’s newest attractions will be show-ing the newest attractions — and doing it in a Belton old-fashioned style.

The Grand Avenue Theatre, located at the cor-ner of River Fair Boulevard and Oakmark Drive, is only weeks from being complet-ed, said City Councilman and owner of Harvest Technologies David K. Leigh, who is opening the new theatre this spring, with

By Matthew GirardManaging Editor

The Belton Independent School District will know soon if there will be the addi-tion of three new schools.

Last week, the Belton ISD Board of Trustees voted to schedule a $60 million bond election for May 12 that would allow the district to build a middle school and two elementary schools.

B I S D A s s i s t a n t Superintendent of Finance and Operations Eric Haugeberg said that the need for space is the issue for the bond elec-tion.

“Our biggest need this go around is high school capac-ity,” Haugeberg said. “The last bond we took care of middle school capacity and this one, we are taking care of high school capacity.”

Currently, Belton High School has an enrollment of around 2,500 housed in a building that was designed to house 2,300 students. According to Haugeberg, BHS’s population will be more than 4,000 by the year 2020.

“One of our strategies is to build a middle school and that would allow the Belton Middle School campus to be used by the high school,” Haugeberg

BISD Board approves

bond election

See Bond, A2

New theatre nearing completion

Photo by Justin Cox/www.justincoxphotography.comThe Grand Avenue Theater in Belton is taking shape quite well, and is expected to be open in April, with a Grand Opening in early May.See THEATRE, A2

City, Park Board hear report on Nolan CreekBy Matthew Girard

Managing Editor

Using Nolan Creek as a recreational spot for kayakers and other water sport enthu-siasts is feasible according to Recreation Engineering and Planning representative Gary Lacy.

During a joint meeting with the Belton City Council and the Belton Parks Board on Tuesday afternoon at the Harris Community Center, Lacy presented a prelimi-nary design project for the Nolan Creek Recreational

Improvement Project. “With relatively minor

improvements, this city and this creek could have a good start on a great project,” said Lacy, who has 50 years of kaya-king experience and has helped other cities like Belton develop water recreation areas.

Unlike many other places, according to Lacy, only minor improvements would need to be made to open the creek for recreational use in the very near future.

“Nolan Creek, in my opin-

See CREEk, A2

ion, is in good shape and in a very short amount of time could be very usable and visible to citi-zens,” Lacy said.

The majority of improvements suggested by Lacy and his firm, which is based in Colorado, have to deal with the improvements of existing, natural “put-in” and “take-out” areas and the clearing of a few obstructions.

Since the city began explor-ing the idea of recreational use for Nolan Creek, Lacy — along with several city council and city staff managers — have kayaked

the creek three times.“I frankly wasn’t expecting a

whole lot, but I was pleasantly surprised,” Lacy said of his first trip down Nolan Creek. “It’s a small stream, but it’s amazing that of the depth it has.”

With all the suggested improvements suggested by Recreation Engineering and Planning, the estimated price tag of the project is around $900,000.

Along with the economic impact, the improvements will also serve as a flood mitigation project.

“The improvements along the creek will allow the water to go down stream,” Mayor Jim Covington explained.

The city has already received a $50,000 donation from H-E-B toward the project and the city continues to look at other pri-vate donations and possible grants.

According to Listi, if the city were to undertake the project on its own, it would be a 5 to 7 year project.

“It’s really exciting because of the natural setting that is just so appropriate for it,” Listi said. “The natural bedrock and our existing three parks that are located along the creek that have parking and restrooms, we have the resources right here. It really gives us an opportunity to take advantage of a really unique natural resource.”

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Belton High School recently received national recognition through its production and cooperation with McGregor ISD in producing a video for the school’s entry for one of its underprivileged students afflict-ed with Dwarfism. Up against regional, then national competi-tors, the video produced entirely in-house by Belton students and faculty, and up against competi-tors that included local television productions, the video earned national runner-up status, and serves as a symbol of what can be achieved by cooperating schools and the ingenuity and ability of the Belton High School Tiger Productions.

Back in late October, Belton Tiger Productions was contacted by McGregor ISD Superintendent Kevin Houchin to come do a story about one of their students who was up for the Rudy Award, someone who overcomes odds to be successful through their athletic competition.

The story of Rudy Ruettiger was well documented in the major motion picture, “Rudy,” about an undersized walk-on who went on to play football at Notre Dame in the 1970s.

The student, Isaac Villafana, stands less than 4 feet in height, is a dwarf, or little person, and the school needed a video com-ponent to go with their submis-sion.

Isaac played on the varsi-ty football team, and actually joined in several plays during the season. At about 3-foot-6, he stands out on the football field

as little more than a running shoulder pads and helmet. But that didn’t stop the team from scoring on a couple of the plays that he was in on.

So they called upon the ser-vices of Belton High School because McGregor had no such department with the capabilities needed.

Teacher and Director of Tiger Productions Mark Fitzwater and BHS senior Tanner Bell were the two principles on the project, in which they went to the school, followed Isaac around and shot for three days.

The production of the video took considerably longer, but over the next several weeks, they produced the video to meet with the competition standards.

Then they waited. “We spent three different days

shooting and helped them to try and get him a scholarship,” Fitzwater said.

Unfortunately for Isaac, he only made the top 12; but the video portion of the contest did go on.

“There was the scholarship for the Rudy Award itself, then there was a separate portion for just the video,” Fitzwater said. “And we were runner-up nationally. There was a Top 75, then a Top 50, and we moved on and on.”

The video, which earned the program $1,000 in award money, was created entirely inside the Tiger Production rooms, an area with high tech gear normally not found on high school campuses. Meanwhile, McGregor ISD won several dozen pairs of athletic

shoes for their sports programs. Senior Tanner Bell did much

of the video work on the project and got to know Isaac.

“I followed him around from class to class,” Tanner said. “Three or four of the plays he

was in, they scored because they were so distracted by him. (The opposing team) really didn’t know what to do with him.”

You can view the video on Youtube.com by searching “Isaac Villafana.”

BHS video department honored for work

Photo by Justin Cox/www.justincoxphotography.comMark Fitzwater, an instructor in the multimedia video department of Tiger Productions at Belton High School, teamed up with BHS senior Tanner Bell to produce a nationally recognized video of a disadvantaged McGregor football player. The video took home the runner up status in the national competition.

tion as a good host school.“The longer that you are in

this, the more you understand about doing those things that are necessary to host,” Shipp said. “We couldn’t get the reputation of being a good host because we didn’t have any experience hosting. Now, we have hosted numerous football events and basketball a couple of times and it makes a big difference in how people look at you.”

With the events come teams and fans from all over to the Central Texas area. A fact the City of Belton is pleased with.

“Whether there is a sport-ing event or a cultural event in town, those are attracting folks to the university and that’s a very positive sign,” Belton City Manager Sam Listi said. “We’re encouraged when those folks are coming and staying in our hotels and motels, buying gas here and eating here. All that is very good for us in terms of

sales tax and hotel/motel tax.”Listi also said the postseason

events give people a reason to stop in Belton.

“It also gives the community exposure,” Listi said. “You hear people say, ‘Well I went through Belton, but I just kept right on going.’ We want to pull them off the Interstate and get them into town, and let them see what they have been missing.”

Although most incoming teams are staying at hotels in Temple, due to the number of available rooms, Shipp said Belton is most definitely reaping the benefits as well.

“We try to use the best of both worlds to provide the best event for the teams that are coming in,” Shipp said. “The Belton Chamber always does anything we ask to try and help. It’s mutu-ally beneficial.”

What makes UMHB an even more attractive destination for high school and college postsea-son events is the new on-cam-pus stadium currently under construction.

“Because of the reputation that we have been able to build

both as a quality football pro-gram and the ability to be a good host, with the new facility, it’s going to be a showcase for the NCAA,” Shipp said. “We believe we are going to become a destination for a lot of high school playoff games and that only helps the local area.”

Listi said the city is excited about the new stadium and the potential of brining more people to Belton.

“We expect that those types of events will attract more folks to town and now those events are going to be a little more cen-trally located on the campus,” Listi said.

According to Shipp, the addi-tion of lights to the UMHB baseball and softball fields will also allow the university to host even more postseaston playoff action.

“There is a mix of population that will come to these games and some of those kids are going to be looking for somewhere to be going to school,” Shipp said. “It is a win-win for the univer-sity, for the community and all of Central Texas.”

said. “This would allow the high school to grow another 1,000 students and then when we get to 3,500 or 4,000, then that will be the time that the community decides how we want to handle it.”

The proposed bond would also create two elementary schools, one located in the north and one located in the south of the district. Currently there are 4,800 elementary aged children in BISD and that is expected to grow to 6,200 by the year 2020.

“There are a lot of por-tables housing our students, but even those are full,”

Haugeberg said. “We went through the Long Range Planning Committee process and that section of the com-munity that was represent-ed, identified the need. Our responsibility is to present the facts, but it’s ultimately up to the voters if they want to pass the bond.”

If the bond doesn’t pass in the 2012 election, Haugeberg said the district has a couple of options.

“We know students are coming and our projections have been very accurate, but when bond elections fail, typically what districts do is spend money from the Maintenance and Operations budget for portable (class rooms),” Haugeberg said.

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from other priorities on the instructional side.

“Since the need is still there, then we will call the elec-tion again and it costs money every time that you have an election. If there’s no space, then class sizes go up and transfers start happening.”

Although filling the need for space is a priority, Haugeberg said the district is happy to be growing.

“One of the things Belton ISD is known for is the quality of educational sys-tem, and that attracts peo-ple,” Haugeberg said. “We are pleased that people are choosing Belton ISD to live and raise their kids in, but with that comes growth and with that comes a need for new schools.”

a timetable which he expects to be complete in about six weeks.

The new theatre will feature six screens and is expected to be open in late April.

Walking around the estab-lishment, it’s clearly showing the signs of a movie theater, as the projectors are in place - the only things really miss-ing on the inside are the seats - and the spectators of course.

Much of the front facade is in place, and the main mar-quee will have an old style feel with a rotating stream of lights circling around the main display.

The parking lot is still mostly dirt, but that will be one of the final pieces of the puzzle to go in.

The interior is quite well along as spaces for the kitch-en, bathrooms and other areas can clearly be imag-ined, though none of the fur-nishings are yet in place.

Construction began last

September, and is proceed-ing on pace.

Leigh, who is in partner-ship with his father on this venture, said this sort of project has been a dream of his for some time.

“I was a projectionist at one time, and I’ve grown up in the area, and this is one thing that Belton and Temple have needed; it’s good to have nice, local entertain-ment,” he said. “So this will be new for the area, and be unique. We hope to have our grand opening in May and be done in the next four to six weeks.”

Leigh spent the past two years planning this endeavor, and is excited to see the proj-ect come to fruition after so long.

“We are also going to have

a snack bar,” Leigh said. “We are going to have an old ‘Soda-Jerk’ café with a full-range, full-service kitchen and an ice cream parlor, so people can come in and get some ice cream.”

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One of the most important establishments in any commu-nity is the pharmacy.

Each day, hundreds of Belton residents make the trip to their pharmacy of choice to pick up their prescribed medicines.

Some of the medicines they will pick up will be given to them by a student of Belton High School’s Health Science Center Pharmacy Technician class.

The class is in its third year and is taught by registered nurse and teacher Betty Higdon.

The class is split into two groups and normally has 15 students in each class. Currently there are 23 students in the class.

The design of the class is to pre-pare students to take the national and Texas Pharmacy Technician State Board Exams to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht).

“These kids are learning how to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician,” Higdon said. “When they pass their state board exam, then they can become a regis-tered certified pharmacy tech and work in pharmacies.”

During the class students memorize the names, classifica-tions and “indications for use”

of 200 drugs. They also learn dosage calculations, human anat-omy and physiology as well as disease conditions. Students are also exposed to the tools of the trade in the lab with candies, antacids and other stand-ins for medicine.

During the second semester, students are eligible to participate in a 6-week externship, where they work in local pharmacies and other prescription drugs processing facilities. Students participating in the externship must be a registered Pharmacy Technician trainee.

“The kids trained with me dur-ing the first semester and now they are doing externships, which is 6 weeks in a real pharmacy where they handle real people’s drugs,” Higdon said. “They count drugs, they put together medi-cine cards, they package drugs and they handle the drive-thru.”

Senior Zachary Monckton said the hands-on experience in the pharmacy is helpful.

“It’s exciting,” he said. “You get to learn everyday.”

Senior Kelsi Basso wanted to take the class to get ahead.

“I wanted to take it to get my certification as a pharmacy tech, so I can work through college and help pay off college,” Basso said.

After graduation, students can take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam, given in Austin or Waco, and can add the initials CPht behind their names.

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The Belton Horticulture Society honored one of its own and continued its “Beautification Project” last Friday with the planting of a Eastern Redbud at South Belton Middle School.

The tree, which was plant-ed outside the new school’s cafeteria, was planted in remembrance of former member Lucille Parker who passed away in 2010.

Society President Deborah Northam said the group plants a tree every year in honor of a member.

“It’s part of our beautifica-tion project,” Northam said.

“We believe in giving back to the community, so we plant a tree every year.”

Along with several Horticulture Society mem-bers in attendance, several

SBMS students also helped with the dedication and planting of the tree.

“It’s really to let the public know how much we appre-ciate what they did in the club and for the community,” Northam said of dedicating the tree to Parker.

According to the Arbor Day Foundation website, the Eastern Redbud has rosy, pink flowers that appear in April, with reddish-purple leaves changing from dark green, then to yellow in the fall. The Redbud forms a spread-ing crown and grows in full sun or light shade. The trees can grow up to 30 feet and is abundant throughout Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma.

SBMS Pincipal Tammy Becker said the district’s newest school continues to receive great support from the community.

“As we’ve gone through the year, which has been a busy year, what I’ve been most impressed with is the sup-port we’ve got from the com-munity,” Becker said. “Just

for our kids to be involved, they get to see how much the community cares for them.”

Becker said the tree will be a lasting image of the com-munity’s support of South Belton Middle School.

“It’s something of lasting value that we will be able to remember as part of our first year,” Becker said.

By Mathew GirardManaging Editor

Francisco Corona joined the Temple Fire Department in September 1981 and every day since, he has worked to become a Fire Chief.

On Feb. 28, in front of numer-ous family and friends at the City Council meeting, Corona’s hard work and perseverance culminated with him being appointed as the Belton Fire Department’s new fire chief.

“It’s very fulfilling, rewarding and humbling,” Corona said. “Not only the be a fire chief, but to be the Belton Fire Chief is just overwhelming.”

Corona has lived in Texas since the 1960s when his family moved from Mexico and gained citizenship. He came to Central Texas by way of his service in the U.S. Army – being stationed at Fort Hood.

After leaving the Army, Corona was working in the construction industry, but was

looking for something else.“I was working construction

and it wasn’t what I wanted to do, so I saw an ad in the news-paper that they were looking for firefighters,” Corona said. “I’m not sure why, but it got my attention and I applied. I figured if I could do the Army, then I could do this.”

It didn’t take long for Corona to know that he wanted to become a fire chief.

“When I first started, I was talking to the captain and I asked him what it took to become a chief,” Corona said. “He said, ‘What are you talk-ing about? You just got in.’ But I told him that this is what I wanted to do.”

From there, his chief and cap-tains helped him to take every possible training class.

“I’m a firm believer that if an opportunity is open, that you should go in and take advan-tage,” Corona said. “I always took advantage of the training opportunities.”

During his training, Corona was a member of one of the first classes where firefighters were cross-trained as Emergency Medical Technicians. Because of his training, he was able to make the switch to becoming an ambulance driver and even-tually a captain in the EMS services.

As his doors of opportunity continued to open, Corona took full advantage. Along with his fire and EMS training, Corona received his Associate’s Degree in Fire Protection, Technology and Business Management from Temple College, gra-dated with honors from the University of Phoenix-Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and is currently finishing his MBA at TAMU-Central Texas.

Corona said him becoming Belton’s fire chief was only pos-sible because of the support he received along the way.

“This is all about the people that coached me, mentored me

and helped me along the way,” Corona said. “I’m just grateful.”

The City of Belton conduct-ed a nation-wide search for its new fire chief after former chief Roy Harmon retired in January 2011.

“It was a very extensive pro-cess and Chief Corona really impressed us with him coming to us as a result of three decades of experience in public safety, education and training,” City Manager Sam Listi said. “The assessment exercises shown a very positive light on his expe-rience, his thoughfulness and his responsiveness to differ-ent incidents that we posed to him.”

Listi also said Corona’s knowl-edge of the area also played a role in his appointment.

“His awareness of the area is positive because he has a much greater opportunity to hit the ground running,” Listi said. “He knows many of the players and he has worked with folks across the region.”

Corona was unanimously appointed by the City Council and will officially begin his duties as the Belton Fire Department Chief on March 31.

“I want to be an effective chief,” Corona said. “I want to move the department forward, I want to make it better and efficient.

“They (Belton FD) are great firefighters and good people. I know I’m in the right place and I’m going to do everything I can to put the needs and resources together. Belton is just a great place with all the changes tak-ing place. I feel like I’m ready and I feel like I’m ready to be a part of the change of making things better.”

New Fire Chief looking forward to opportunity in Belton

Photo by Matthew GirardBelton will welcome its new Fire Department Chief, Francisco Corona, on March 31.

Belton Horticulture Society honors former member with tree planting

Photo by Matthew GirardMembers of the Belton Horticulture Society and students of South Belton Middle School plant an Eastern Redbud last Friday.

Class prepares students to become Pharmacy Technicians

Photo by Matthew GirardPharmacy Tech students use candies, such as “Smarties,” during their lab to learn how to prepare proper dosages of medicines.

I recall in the old days one sure sign of spring occurred when men went “from felt to straw.” For those of you under sixty, this was when men in the community traded in their old winter hats for light weight straw toppers. Once this happened I knew springtime had come to Belton. Today, my confirmation of spring’s arrival is Texas Public School Week, dedicated to celebrat-ing the positive about schools in our state. Unfortunately, what makes headlines regarding public schools usually accentu-ates the negative rather than the thousands of small victories that occur daily in the lives of our children and teachers. I think

we all realize change is diffi-cult, more so as we age. Public schools have always been, and

will continue to be, the axis where demo-graphic and cultural changes in society intersect the reality that we must educate all children in order to preserve the principles of our representative democracy. Not only has rapidly evolving technology altered our world, but rapid demographic changes

have profoundly impacted the fabric of our society. In the 2000-01 school year, Texas public schools served just over four million students; today the state has an estimated enroll-ment of five million students. 9,500 of those students attend

school right here in Belton ISD with more on the way. Over half of Texas students meet fed-eral guidelines as economically disadvantaged. Over 50% of Texas students are Hispanic, 31 percent Anglo, and 13 percent African-American, with the remaining percentage primar-ily a growing Asian population. Quite a change from when I started the first grade in 1955. Our children have gone from Big Chief Tablets to IPads in the blink of an eye, and many of us, and our schools, are struggling to keep up.

Texas public education began in the days of the Republic. The efforts of the second President of the Republic, Mirabeau B. Lamar, a Mason and a propo-nent of providing educational opportunity to the citizens of Texas, earned the title of “the

Father of Texas Public Schools.” To honor Lamar and to pro-mote the welfare of our public schools, the Grand Lodge of the Masons first promoted Texas Public School Week in 1950. They selected early March as the time for Public School week as a tribute to Masons and oth-ers who fought in the Texas revolution and to celebrate Texas Independence Day. For those of us who cherish public education, this week provides an opportunity to pause and to appreciate what public schools have done for past generations, for us, and for our children. Unfortunately, this is a very dif-ficult time for public schools. It seems increasingly popular to pin society’s problems on public school teachers and administra-tors, when in reality, our schools reflect society’s problems; they

are not the cause. Public schools are not perfect, but the children they serve increasingly come from dysfunctional families, extreme poverty, and parental neglect. “Those kids,” basi-cally code words used by some critics to label minority and poor children, are expected to achieve at the exact same pace as those who come from the most privileged backgrounds. Yes, we must have high expecta-tions for every child, but we all know everyone does not learn at the same pace. Performance accountability is essential, but accountability based solely on standardized testing given a few times a year, is a malady that needs to be treated by a strong dose of common sense. If not, we are setting up our children and our schools for failure. Even more disturbing is the

sad fact that there are actually some politicians in this state who truly don’t want public education to succeed. They would prefer to fund public education, if at all, at the most minimal level. Their actions, left unchecked, would force a mass exodus of children being pulled from public school in order to receive a decent education. I am not opposed to private schools, they are essential in a free society and should always be an option for parents. What I do support very strongly is that each and every child have the opportunity for a top qual-ity education, whether it be in a private or a public school. The future success of our society depends on it. Public schools want you to visit this week, but they need your support year around.

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March 8, 2012 EDITORIAL

Wayne Carpenter

Thanksgiving does not come on the calendar until November, but I am committed to heralding gratitude 365 days (this year, 366) of the year. It so happens that an experience a week or so ago provides perfect material to do just that.

A sinus infection sent me to the Lazy-Boy. Weary of the dispro-portionate amount of commercials chopping up just about every story on the tube, a search of our vast movie collection ensued. My eyes fell on a 1938 black and white clas-sic that our daughter-in-law gave me a few years ago after I first saw it on Turner Classic Movies. Of Human Hearts is

the movie version of the story, “Benefits Forgot,” written by

Honore Morrow.In my perfect world,

I would require every youth in our country to view this impres-sionable story at various stages of their maturation. Come to think of it, I would have every adult see it periodically, also.

The story traces the life of an ambitious

young man who grows up a preacher’s son in a small pioneer village on the Ohio River. He resents the poverty in which his family lives and he suffers unreasonable punishment from his father. As soon as he is old enough for his character to be

played by Jimmy Stewart, he leaves for Baltimore determined to become a doctor.

His efforts to work his way through medical school are most admirable. He is only successful, however, with the help of his widowed mother, to whom he repeatedly appeals for money. His mother, played by Beulah Bondi, sells just about everything she has to help her son.

When the Civil War breaks out, he joins the army and valiantly serves as a doctor. He becomes so engrossed in his success as a surgeon, and no longer needing to write home for money, he neglects to write at all.

After not hearing from him for over two years, his mother

thinks that he is dead and inquires of the Commander-in-Chief the location of his grave, so that she can visit it with flow-ers. Her inquiry sets the scene for his seeing himself for the selfish and ungrateful son that he had become and for learning the lesson of his life.

I’ll not reveal the details of the dramatic and redeeming end of the story. The movie is almost as old as I am, but the message is as fresh as today and ever so needed.

Shakespeare wrote in Act I of King Lear, Scene 4, Line 312: “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is /To have a thankless child.”

It is amazing how commu-nicative we can be with folks when we need their help. It is

so tragic how soon benefits are forgotten and the ones who sup-plied them when they are no longer needed.

The Bible tells how Joseph, when in prison in Egypt, blessed a fellow prisoner, Pharaoh’s cupbearer, by interpreting his dream. He revealed to him the good news that in three days, he would be released and restored to his position in Pharaoh’s household. Joseph concludes with these words, “But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison.”

Verse 23 of Genesis 40 reports: “The chief cupbearer, however, did not remember Joseph; he forgot him.”

Jesus provided a tremendous

benefit to ten lepers one day. They appealed to Jesus for pity. He told them to go and show themselves to the priests, and as they went they were cleansed. Only one of them, a Samaritan, returned to praise God and thank Jesus. Jesus asked, “Where are the other nine?”

Ingratitude can severely mar the character of an individual, a family, a community, and, yes, a nation. Borrowing the words of Samuel Johnson: “Gratitude is the fruit of great cultivation: you do not find it among gross people.

Let’s make cultivating gratitude a priority, lest we become gross.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and

forget not all his benefits.” – Psa. 103:2

LOOKING UP • JoE BAISDEN

Joe Baisden

Benefits forgot

What do you think of when someone says “bird watch-ing”? Do you picture the Brits (my apologies to any Brits that may be reading this) in their col-orful shorts, socks and sandals, “Up City” soccer t-shirt, com-plete with binoculars, note pad and bird book?

I realize that there are probably equally dressed Americans that engage in the hobby of bird watching. But my mind always wanders to the English and their proper way of embracing something

so simple yet complex.To set the record straight I

am not a birdwatcher and I don’t see that in my future. What I do have is a variety of bird feeders in my yard that attract an even wider variety of birds.

During the summer there are enough hummingbirds around to amuse almost any-one. Ounce for ounce those guys have to be the most energetic of any animal. They find it almost impossible to sit down and enjoy their meal, they even hover while eating.

Another thing that makes them entertaining is their territorial habits. Some human puts out a hum-mingbird feeder with what amounts to a water tower

worth of sugar water, that has between four and ten tiny drinking holes. Yet one hum-mingbird will feel the need to elect himself mayor of Feeder-town and chase any other of his tiny, thirsty, fel-low birds, off.

One might think it is the strongest or largest of the birds that are the chasers, but that is not always true. It is some unwritten rule as to who controls the feeder and who is allowed to drink.

My assumption is that the dominant hummingbird is usually a male and he only allows females to partake in his own private singles bar, so to speak.

I have even seen a hum-mingbird chase away a larger bird from a seed feeder. That

takes guts.Hummingbirds are one of

the most colorful birds we have here in the summer. So they seem to be welcome with most bird lovers.

Our state bird, the Mockingbird, seems to really fit the character of Texas. He seems quite confident and appears to rule the roost with most of the other birds. He has the capability of mock-ing other birds, much like a Texan trying to do a ‘Lawn Guy Land’ accent.

During the fall and winter we have the luxury of seeing many types of birds on their trips south. Of course one of the hallmarks of winter is the honking of geese in their V formation. Our lakes get dot-ted with an endless number

of ducks.But the backyard feeders

also attract some smaller more interesting birds. This season alone I have wit-nessed an oriole and some grosbeaks. Then there are the small colorful warblers and finches that are native to other parts of the country.

I have a bird book (again the disclaimer that I am not a “birdwatcher”) but by the time that I see the bird and make my way to the book I usually have a hard time picking out the exact variety of the bird. Normally I can readily identify the basic type, but subtle differences escape me.

Another regular guest is the common mourning dove. They are too big to eat from

the feeder, but thanks to the smaller birds being slobs when they eat, there is plenty of food on the ground for the larger doves.

Remember the old saying about someone that “eats like a bird”? It was meant to say that this person ate very lightly. But it actually is quite the opposite. Some birds will sit and eat what seems like enough food to feed an entire bird army. So “eats like a bird” may actually be like going to an all you can eat buffet and eating so much that the manager asks you to leave.

I do enjoy my backyard bird show, but without the plaid shorts, sandals, binoculars and note pad. I do at times break out my bird book.

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LETTER TO THE EDITORDear Editor,

As a retired school teacher, who spent 35 years work-ing with our young people, I understand how important a good education is. But, I also understand the nature of today’s economy with rising gas prices and many people just grateful to have jobs, even if their salaries aren’t improv-ing. Belton ISD has been blessed with compassionate taxpayers who again and again have agreed to tax increases

to benefit our children. But it’s time to stop asking for more. Yes, Belton ISD is grow-ing, but so is our tax base. New homes and businesses are appearing everywhere in Belton ISD neighborhoods; with them comes addition-al revenue for our schools.

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By Tanner ClarkeJournal Reporter

Last Sunday, the Lake Belton Yacht Club started its spring Basic Keelboat Sailing Course for adults. The participants are learn-ing the basics of sailing, while sailing on an Elite 37 and a Merit 25 keelboat.

The course includes classroom instruction as well as hands-on training. The $450 cost of the class includes a complementary one-year membership with the LBYC.

The LBYC is an organization that promotes the sport of sailing and provides training for area adults, college students through the UMHB CruSailors Sailing

Club and youth.The class will continue with

sessions on March 18, April 15 and 29.

This summer the LBYC will be providing the US Sailing Small Boat Certification Course for youth. The dates are June 10, 17, 24 and July 8 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with July 15 as a bad weather make up day. The cost is $150 and also includes a complemen-tary one year membership to the LBYC.

The youth sailing course will have the children sailing on 5 Olympic class Lasers and a Collegiate class Club 420 day sailor boat.

After receiving your certificates at the end of the class you will be

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By Ashley CornJournal Reporter

Right next to the Belton Collision Center on South I-35 is a little bright orange build-ing that you can‘t miss, espe-cially with the inviting smell of freshly cooked barbecue.

Owner of the new “Sugar Britches Barbecue,” Mike Eskew, also known as “The Pit Master,” from Waco always had a dream of opening up a barbecue shop, and when a spot opened up in Belton he jumped at the opportunity. When asked where the unique name “Sugar Britches” came from, The Pit Master himself said it came to him one day and it “just stuck“.

The grand opening was on Feb. 25 and the first 50 cus-tomers each received a free chopped sandwich.

“We’ve had some returning customers since then, which is great,” Sugar Britches employ-ee Debbie Griffin said.

The word is already getting out about the little barbecue house.

“My brother told me about this great little barbecue place in Belton, so I took my fian-cée Haley,” Temple resident

Michael Machado said. “We tried the ribs and the ham-burger, and it was even better than we expected. I already told some friends to come eat here.”

Michael’s fiancée Haley

Libersky added, “We could smell how good it was from the road.”

The future of this business seems to be very promising, If you’re looking for great tasting, well priced traditional barbe-

cue and hamburgers, served by friendly people, then stop by from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday-Saturday. You can also make custom orders for “Sugar Britches” by calling (254) 421-8150.

‘Sugar Britches’ making a name

Photo by Ashley CornSugar Britches Barbecue opened next to the Belton Collision Center on South I-35 on Feb. 25. The small restaurant has already attracted visitors from around the Central Texas area.

Yacht Club sets sail with training courses

Courtesy photoMembers of the Lake Belton Yacht Club practicing sailing on Lake Belton recently.

UMHB Christian Studies to host forum

Special to the Journal

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Christian Studies will be host-ing a special forum by Dr. Carol Holcomb, Professor of Christian Studies at UMHB, entitled “Unreliable Allies: Southern Baptist Women and Race Relations During the Progressive Era,” on Thursday, March 8. The forum will be held in the Shelton Theater of the Mabee Student Center on the UMHB campus from noon to 1 p.m.

Holcomb will relate the story of the two Baptist women, a black woman named Nannie Helen Burroughs and a white woman named Annie Armstrong.

Armstrong and Burroughs had a great deal in com-

mon. Both women served as Corresponding Secretary of a Baptist female missionary soci-ety. Both women fought coura-geously to carve out and pre-serve an independent female space in strongly patriarchal denominations. Both women possessed forceful personali-ties that occasionally brought them into conflict with other female leaders. Both women exhibited a keen business sense and wielded significant power within their organizations.

At the turn of the twentieth century, however, these kindred spirits faced one another from opposite sides of an immov-able color line, mired in a caste system that oppressed black women and warped the ethical vision of white women.

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The staff members at BCYC are educated and take their roles seriously in child-hood development and leadership. Currently, every administrative staff member is degreed from a prominent university, ranging from bachelor’s degrees in Education, Sports Management, Kinesiology, and Business, and the Executive Director, Melissa Parker, holds a Masters degree in Psychology. The center recently celebrated 30 years of service and 10 years of service by Ms. Parker. Partnered with UMHB, the center has (7) UMHB work-study students this semester alone who serve as group leaders.How does BCYC differ from other afterschool programs? Well, it is simple, they offer care as Christians, and in the same way Jesus loves the church. They continually strive for excellence, exemplified by their structure, at a cost that is well below the national average. The average cost for afterschool care is $60 per week; however, BCYC only charges $25 and offers scholarship assistance to Free-and-Reduced lunch participants. Additionally, the BCYC program is elite in that it offers the following enhancements: Every child has his/her own classroom with a group leader(s) at a leader-to-student ratio of 1:25; the kids are separated by age and gender; all the children are given select times by group to participate in the gymnasium, the Brentham & Gunter Wellness Center with hydraulics’ equipment, the playground, the pavilion(s) and their class-rooms; they rotate daily and are exposed to every area of development, including recre-ation, manipulatives, games, devotionals, character trait learning, homework assistance & tutoring, Good News Club, and a mentoring program allowing them to serve within the organization. Once a month, the program offers a Kids Night Out and Teen Night for ALL children – these programs are open to the public, and offer a night out for parents at a much lower cost than babysitting care at only $15 and $10, respectively.

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March 8, 2012 LIFESTYLESWeDDInG • Cockerham & hoelscher

Lisa Cockerham of Belton and Danny Hoelscher of San Antonio were married Feb. 18 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in San Antonio.

Parents of the couple are Barbara Kosel-Lopez and Tony Lopez of Belton and Rick and Sandra Hoelsher of San Antonio. Father Jeff Pehl and the Rev. Ardene Wutherich offi-ciated at the ceremony. Music was by Valeria Pittman, piano; Liz Pittel, cello and Justin Partlow, soloist.

Given in marriage by her parents, the bride wore a Casablanca gown with a sweetheart neckline and a pearl and jewel beaded bodice and chapel length train with lace appliques.

The bride’s attendants were Hannah Townsend of Lubbock, matron of honor, and brides-maids Emily Ewing of Chicago, Ill., Elizabeth Zett of Houston and Erin Hoelscher of San Antonio, sister of the groom.

James Hoelscher of Houston, brother of the groom, was best man.

Groomsmen were Carlos Ayala of Watauga, Tyler Waters of Euless and Daniel Scott of Dickenson.

Claire Munsterman was flower girl and Clay Munsterman was ring bearer.

Cousins of the bride, they are from Atlanta, Ga.

A reception at Old Salado Springs followed the ceremony

The bride is a graduate of Belton High School and of Texas A&M University.

The groom is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and of Texas A&M University. He is a Quality Assurance Engineer with USAA.

After a wedding trip to Belize the couple is living in San Antonio.

Parents of the groom were hosts for the rehears-al dinner at the German Restaurant in Walberg.

Swinging the night away

Texas Western Swing Fiddling Band

delights crowdBy Ashley Corn

Journal Reporter

On Saturday, the Texas Western Swing Fiddling Band held their 16th annual show-case at the Bell County Expo Center.

“This is all about keeping the Texas Western Swing heri-tage alive,” said band member Dave Alexander, who is in his 14th year playing. “The music was born here.”

Western Swing originated in the late 1920s in the southwest of Texas. It pulls from music including country, jazz, and western.

The days’ set included per-formances from six talented musicians: three-time Gram-my nominee Dave Alexander who leads the Western Swing Band and holds the 2004 Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame Male Vocalist of the Year

award. Ricky Turpin a two-time Grammy winner and pri-vate fiddle instructor, Bobby Flores a 2002 Grammy award winner who has been featured on over 300 albums and per-forms with artists on major la-bels, Royda and Barry Frazier singing a heartfelt gospel song, The Lake Travis Fiddlers who’s money from performances help to fund the orchestra ac-tivities for Lake Travis Middle School, and first time Western Showcase performer Brook Deaton who has been playing the fiddle/ violin since she was 5 years old.

In-between a performance, Alexander recognized Bob Bearden, a D-Day Veteran and author of the memoir “To D-Day and back: Adventures with the 507th Infantry Regi-ment and Life as a World War II POW.”

The audience gave him a well-deserved standing ova-tion, and the music continued throughout the night.

A new Western Swing fan came from Salado to see the

showcase for the first time and was very pleased.

“It’s definitely different, but I enjoyed it,” James Barnett said. “I’m having a lot of fun. I heard about it from a friend who was coming today and decided to give it a chance and I’m glad I did.”

With a crowd of about 200

people of all ages, returning and new guests, wonderful musicians, and plenty of danc-ing, the event went just as well as expected.

For more information about the Texas Western Swing Heritage Association, or next year’s showcase go to www.texaswesternswing.com.

Photos by Ashley CornMembers of the Texas Western Swing Fiddling Band perform during their 16th annual showcase at the Bell County Expo Center last Satur-day.

Preserving the heritage of Texas Swing was evident during the per-formance Saturday night.


After the positive response from area citizens to the numer-ous live musical performances at The Gin complex on Nolan Creek last year, The Gin has be-gun an official “Family Concert Series.”

The series, which kicked off last weekend, will feature live acts every Thursday, Friday and Sat-urday evenings from now until October.

The Gin Marketing Director Natalie Buckey said owner Rob-ert Dominguez wanted to expand the live music at the complex.

“This year we are promoting it heavily and promoting it as a community family concert se-ries,” Buckey said. “Before it was live music every now and then.”

The Thursday performances

will feature acoustic musicians, and the Friday and Saturday performances will feature full bands.

“We are not completely booked, but on Thursdays the performances are going to be on the top level and it will consist of acoustic sets, but not full bands,” Buckey said. “Fridays and Sat-urdays will be full bands on the pavilion and it will range from country to blues to cover music. We are trying to keep a variety so everybody can come and enjoy all types of music.”

Each night of the series will be from 7-10 p.m. and is open to the public. This weekend’s lineup includes, Chris A. Marti-nez (Thursday), The Backroads Band (Friday) and Jewel & The Chrome Wheels (Saturday).

Buckey said The Gin wanted to be more consistent with the mu-

sical acts this year.“We’re proud that last year we

had a good response and every-body kept asking when the next concert was going to be,” Buckey

said.For more information about

The Gin’s Family Concert Series or news about upcoming shows, visit www.thegin.net.

The Gin gets its ‘Family Concert Series’ going

Courtesy photoChris Austin Martinez will perform during The Gin’s Family Concert Series tonight at 7 p.m.


The Junior League of Bell County’s Project S.M.I.L.E. held their monthly event at the McLane Children’s Hos-pital at Scott & White on Feb-ruary 28, 2012. The themed event, “Sustainer Sock Hop & Story Time” honored the JLBC’s sustaining members. Jeanne Cunningham of Cun-ningham Real Estate, a JLBC sustainer herself, sponsored this very special event for the league.

The event was a time for the children to have fun and express themselves. In the Mood Ballroom provided an instructor to help the children learn dance moves from the 50s and listen to the Rock & Roll of the era. The children enjoyed a hula hoop contest, table top car drag races, a giant inflatable bowling set and old fashion floats. They also spent time designing their own cool sunglasses and rocking out with inflatable guitars. In remembrance of the impact the founding JLBC sustain-ers made to the league and to Bell County, the children each received the book, The Littlest Volunteers by Dan-ielle Speckhart.

Part of the JLBC mission is

to help with the development and well-being of children in Bell County area through community service. Project S.M.I.L.E. (Sharing Moments in Laughter and Encourage-ment) is a grassroots com-munity program initiated in 2011 by the Junior League of Bell County. Through this newly developed program, JLBC welcomes families to the Children’s Hospital at Scott and White through welcome bags, encourages children through entertain-ing monthly events, and serves the children and fam-ilies through additional vol-unteer opportunities.

The Junior League is com-prised of active, sustainer and provisional members. Active members serve JLBC through a committee or council, contributing vol-unteer hours in the com-munity and supporting the fundraising efforts of the sig-nature project. Sustainers are those members who no lon-ger serve JLBC through an active placement, but instead offer support through guid-ance, advice and a financial commitment. Provisionals are new members participat-ing in a training program to learn more about the Junior League.

Junior League of Bell County helps children

S.M.I.L.E.

Courtesy photoMembers of the Junior League of Bell County include, Shelly Owens, Kim White, Rhiannon Williams, Stacie Bratton, Pam Lanham, Kelly Anderson, Nikki Morrow, Amber Houmes, Natasha Roderick, Kristin Seholm and Kerri Leigh Stump.

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Belton Church of Christ3003 N. Main • Belton 254.939.1816Jordan Hubbard, Minister

Belton Church of God in Christ1122 W. 2nd Ave. • Belton254.939.1697Elder Charlie L. Berry, Pastor

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Grace Comm. Primitive Baptist Church3111 N. 3rd St • Temple254.392.2161L. Jeff Harris, Pastor

Bethel A.M.E. Church401 S. Davis St. • Belton254.939.6090Rev. Dr. Albert Gregory, Pastor

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Christ the King Catholic Church310 E. 24th Ave. • Belton254.939.0806Fr. James Misko, Pastor

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First Baptist Church Temple102 W. Barton • Temple254.773.6866Rev. Martin Knox, Pastor

First Baptist Church Salado210 S. Main • Salado 254.947.5465Dr. Travis Burleson, Pastor

First Christian Church of Belton100 Water Street • Belton254.939.3483Michael Dunson, Pastor

First Church of the Nazarene1701 Sparta Road • Belton254.939.3404Jerrry McGuire, Pastor

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First United Methodist Church205 E. 3rd Ave. • Belton254.939.5703Rev. Darren Walker, Pastor

Foundation United Methodist Church 10701 W. Adams • Temple254.780.9673Ryan Kiblinger, Pastor

Free Pentecostal Church of Jesus1111 Cacti Lane • Belton254.933.8201Ronnie Rhoades, Pastor

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Harvest Church (Non-Denom.)2501 General Bruce Dr. • Temple254.780.3566Tom Zintgraff, Pastor

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Liberty in Christ Church2520 N. Main • Belton254.939.3337S. Marshall, Pastor

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Salado First Baptist Church210 S Main St. • Salado254.947.5465Dr. Travis Burleson, Pastor

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Margaret Jackson

Margaret Jackson, 87, of Belton died March 3 in a Temple hospital.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. March 6 at the Belton Church of Christ with Joe Baisden and Tom Bever officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park in Temple.

Mrs. Jackson was born March 8, 1924 in Hondo to William Charles and Annie Bertha Blair Montgomery. She was reared in the Houston, Oglesby and the Brookhaven area near Lake Belton.

She married Lee Ed Bigham Oct. 21, 1940 in Belton. They made their home at Sparta and Killeen before moving to Belton in 1950. Her par-ents died at early ages and

she took her three siblings, Kenney, Bobby and Charlene Montgomery into her home and raised them as her own. They called her mother most of their lives. She and Lee Ed had two children, Lee Ed Bigham, Jr. and Frances Earline Cloudt.

May 8, 1955 Margaret married Ernest O. Jackson and he brought two daugh-ters, Margaret Ann Jackson and Dorothy Lee Jackson Howard into the new fam-ily. Margaret raised seven children. She graduated from Scott & White School of Nursing and became a Licensed Vocational Nursein 1955 and became a nurs-ing home administrator in 1966. She served as director of Crestview Manor Nursing Home from 1966-74 and served as director of three

other area nursing homes until the early 1990s. She was a life-long member of the Belton Church of Christ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her two broth-ers, both of her husbands and a daughter, Dorothy Howard.

She is survived by a son, Lee Ed Bigham, Jr. of Belton, two daughters, Frances Earline Cloudt of Belton and Margaret Ann Jackson of Marble Falls, a sister, Charlene Rockholt and hus-band Roy, of Belton, five grandchildren and nephew John Rockholt of Belton who also calls her “granny”, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Belton Church of Christ, 3003 N. Main st., Belton, TX 7651.

Dossman Funeral Home was in charge of arrange-ments.

Orb D. Cabaniss

Orb Donald Cabaniss, 77, of Salado, died March 1 in an area hospital. Funeral ser-vices were at 2 p.m. March 5 at Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton with Bro. Michael Ashlock officating. Burial was in the Cedar Knob Cemetery near Killeen.

Mr. Cabaniss was born in Bell County March 23, 1934 to Clarence and Ruby (Hamrick) Cabaniss. A self-employed truck driver for 54 years, he loved rodeos, fried fish and country & western music. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Betty Joyce Elkins.

He is survived by two

brothers, Clarence Glynn Cabaniss of Lubbock and Ray Eldon Cabaniss of California.

In lieu of flowers, memo-rials may be made to the Cedar Knob Cemetery or any charity of choice.

Heartfield Funeral Home was in charge of arrange-ments.

Glenda Culp Grau

Glenda Culp Grau, 59, of Preston, MD, formerly of Belton, died March 3 in a Maryland hospital.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. March 9 at Dossman Funeral Hope with burial in the Moffat Cemetery at Moffat.

Mrs. Grau was born in Belton June 24, 1952 the daughter of Ray and Winnie

(Baggerly) Culp.After marrying and start-

ing a family Mrs. Grau enjoyed living in many

states including California, Colorado, Arkansas, Nebraska, Louisiana and Maryland. She was a Christian.

She is survived by her par-ent, Ray and Winnie Culp of Belton; two sons, Michael Kilman of Belton and Tyson Grau of Killeen, daugh-ter, Sarah Grau of Easton, MD, one brother, Dwight Culp of Belton, five sisters, Belinda Shumate of Preston, MD, Clarinda Wheeler of Belton, Brenda Edmondson of Pendleton, Rhonda Bills of Burnet and Dorinda Scarburough of Belton and ten grandchildren.

Dossman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Plans are underway for the 48th annual Bazaar and Salad Luncheon to benefit the historic City Federation of Women’s Clubs building at 219 King Circle In North Temple, according to Steph-anie Turnham, President of City Federation. Members from Belton and Temple are busy preparing for the salad luncheon, silent auction and club booths which will feature a variety of baked goods, casseroles, hone de-cor and gift items, house-plants, books, and other great bargains for sale on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.

The event, which runs from 10:00 am to 2:00pm, is free of charge and open to the General Public, however, if you plan to eat lunch in the historic building or pur-chase a take-out lunch, you must reserve a $10 ticket by Thursday, March 8th. Tickets

can be reserved by contact-ing Luncheon Co -Chairs, Kay Roberts at 982-4272 or Sandy Korompai at 774-1956. The salad luncheon is being prepared by Medi-cal Alliance and Individual Members of City Federation. The group expects to sell more than 400 tickets for the meal which includes chicken salad, corn salad, a mixed green salad with strawber-ries and a raspberry vinai-grette dressing. Home made yeast rolls, coffee or tea, and a choice of pie or cake are included in the $10 ticket price. Lunch will be served from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Vicky Bawcom and Judy Scarborough of Belton are co-chairs for the Past Presi-dent’s Club booth which fea-tures more than 300 home-made and frozen beef and chicken casseroles packaged to feed from 2 to 4 people. They encourage shoppers to come early for a good selec-

tion of the heat and serve entrees which are always a popular item. The Temple Study Club, Bluebonnet Club and VA Women’s Club booths will all be selling de-licious desserts and breads including cookies, pies, cakes, quick breads, yeast breads and candies. Review Club President Pat Cobb of Belton reports that their club booth will feature new and used books and their popu-lar “Cookies in a Jar” while Temple Garden Club and Spade and Shovel Garden Club booths will be selling blooming and green plants in addition to food items.

A silent auction offering 40 unique gift items donated by area businesses and indi-viduals and City Federation Clubs, will be conducted from 10:00 am to 1:30pm during the Bazaar with high bidders taking home some real bargains after 2:00 pm when the Bazaar closes.

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To be awarded 1st Team All-District honors when you star on a winning team is pretty much a “gimme” --- but when you play on a 1-13 re-building team, it isn’t that easy. It’s not that easy for most, that is. If you are a dependable standout who averages 20.9 points per game and 8.8 rebounds, it’s a different story.

6’3” junior forward Daniel Mills was the mainstay on head coach John Osborn’s Tiger basketball team this sea-son.

“I think he’s very deserv-ing of it (All-District),” stated Osborn. “Just for the simple fact that when teams came in this year, they knew we had just one 20-point scorer, so a lot of teams centralized on him but he still averaged 20+ points a game in district. I think that shows what kind of player that Daniel is.”

For his great performance, Mills was named to the District 12-5A 1st Team. He was the lone member of the Tigers to make the list this year.

“One thing about Daniel is…he’s already in the gym working harder than he’s ever worked,” Osborn added. “He wants to get better. He has his eyes on the prize….a realis-tic opportunity to get a col-

Anyone searching for an elite sports program need search no further than the Belton High School swim program.

In his seven years as the head coach, Mike Burt has transformed the program into a perennial suc-cess story.

This year can be described in one word --- WOW! The 2011-2012 Tiger Swim Team earned 50 district honors and 32 regional honors for their performances at the District and Region Meets for a total of 83 post-season honors!

“I’m so happy for them,” Burt admitted. “They (the student-athletes) do work hard. Most of them primarily work year-around to achieve certain goals in swim-ming. I think this is just a reflection of their hard work and efforts in their commitment to the program.”

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100 Back, 200 Medley relay and 400 Free Relay; Kennedy Lim – 100 Breast, 200 Medley Relay and 200 Free Relay; Benjamin York – 200 Free, 200

Medley Relay and 200 Free Relay; Megan Nitcher – 100 Butterfly, 200 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay; Clara Pappenfort – 100 Butterfly,200 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay; Jessica Bonner – 200 Medley Relay and 400 Free

Relay; Jacob Fitzwater – 200 Medley Relay and 400 Free Relay; Brandon Smith – 400 Free Relay; and Evan Nitcher – 400 Free relay.

2nd Team All-District:Jessica Bonner – 200 Free;

Tristan Boss – 500 Free; Jacob Fitzwater – 100 Butterfly; Kennedy Lim – 50 Free; Megan Nitcher – 100 IM; Clara Pappenfort – 50 Free; Samantha Pentico – 100 back

and 200 Free Relay; Benjamin York – 100 Free; Margueret Betbeze – 200 Free Relay; Hannah Gazette – 200 Free Relay; and Katie Hennessee –

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District:Ethan Becker – 200 Free

and 100 Back; Tristan Boss – 200 Free; Hannah Gazette – 100 & 200 Free; Evan Nitcher – 200 Individual Medley;

Connor Przybylski – 100 Breast; and Jessica Bonner – 500 Free.

The post-season honors continued to pile up as the Tiger swimmers competed at the Region 3-5A Swimming and Diving meet.

1st Team All-Region athletes included:

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Belton Lady Tiger soccer’s All-Time leading scorer Hadley Young accepted a scholarship offer to Baylor University. Joining Hadley (center) are (l-r) her brother, Britton, mother, sister Aynsley, and father.

Belton High School’s Magic Belles had an exceptional weekend during Showtime International competition at Austin Connally High School. Saturday, March 3rd, the Magic Belles captured their second Grand Championship of this year and Sweepstakes.

The Magic Belles won the “Best in Category” for their Jazz, Kick, Novelty and Modern Dance routines. Officers received the Champions’ Winner’s Circle for medium-size teams for their dance performances in Jazz, Lyrical and Novelty.

Kyla Cullens and Sam Stapper par-ticipated in the KickMaster compe-tition. Cullens won the KickMaster

competition and Stapper was a finalist for the second consecutive time. Ciera Anson and Erin Frantz achieved rec-ognition as Siolo Finalists.

On February 25th, the magic Belles competed in the High Kick and Dance Solo competition while hosting the Showtime International Contest at belton High School. The high school finalists and winners were swept by

Belton’s 10th grade Magic Belles. Tyler Roden, Rachel Schumpert, Ciera Anson (solo winner), Stacey Doering and Courtney Cooper secured all prominent positions.

The final dance contest by the Magic Belles for this school year will be the ADTS Nationals March 23-24 at the

Belton High School’s All-Time leading scorer in women’s soccer will head for Division One Baylor University next fall.

Hadley Young, daugh-ter of Barbara and Keith Young, signed a letter of intent accepting an Academic scholarship before a crowd of team-mates, classmates, coach-es, family and friends packed into the Tiger Field House.

“I just think it’s a real-ly great fit for me,” she commented. “It’s a great Christian college and Baylor is one of the small-er schools and close to home.”

Hadley is third in her class of 544, thus the aca-demic scholarship offer, but the Lady Bear soccer coaches are already antici-pating her presence in their lineup.

Young’s mother revealed that her daughter will be a fourth generation of the

family to attend Baylor. “We’re so excited…I went to Baylor Law School, my parents, my brothers and my grandfather all attended Baylor! It’s great that we will get to see all of her

soccer games.”Dad Young agreed. “Baylor’s

my Alma Mater, too, and we’re really proud that she is going there,” he said. “Her sister is attending Baylor and Hadley

is looking forward to meeting all of her soccer teammates and getting to know the peo-ple up there. We are proud of her being both a good athlete and a good student and we’re

happy that she stayed so close to home.”

Lady Tiger head soccer coach Barry Elkins stated that “It’s going to be hard to lose her. Hadley is very competi-tive and she will certainly be tough to replace.”

He illustrated her impor-tance to his team by citing her staggering number of awards and achievements during her four years.

Hadley Young is now the All-Time leading scorer for BHS women’s soccer with a total of 112 at the time of this story. More will surely come before season’s end.

“I honestly thought when Chelsea (Jones, currently a Texas A&M player) graduat-ed that her record was safe but obviously Hadley had a dif-ferent idea,” Elkins observed with a smile.

Hadley’s record as career leader includes 41 goals in a season; 93 points in a season; 30 games with multiple goals; and 14 games with a Hat Trick (or “Had” Trick)

Among her many awards,

Hadley Young signs scholarship with Baylor

Stacy Meyers named

volleyball coach

Daniel Mills

named All-District

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Swim team lands 83 regional and district awards

Magic Belles win Showtime InternationalBy Chuck Kelly

Sports editor

By Chuck KellySports editor




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The Lady Tigers volley-ball team got a new leader Monday --- Stacy Meyers offi-cially took over as head coach. Meyers, a coach for over 25 years, had great seasons at China Spring and Waco Reicher before taking a breather in 2007 to watch her daughter, Karlyn, play at Texas Tech. The daughter has grad-uated and Meyers is back -- coaching volleyball, her “true love”. .

While at China Spring, Meyers’ teams won or shared the district title all four sea-sons, reached the regional tournament three times and advanced to state in 2006.

At Reicher, her teams won a pair of district championships and advanced to the playoffs all three seasons.

She’s spending time now getting to know the girls and, next, laying out the changes to be made. She’s used to win-ning and is ready to take a team that went 1-13 in district last year and making a run at the playoffs again.

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Balls were booming across the nets and the parking area was packed at the BHS tennis courts March 2nd as head coach Kyle Larson and his team hosted the Big Red Invitational.

“Overall, this was a very suc-cessful tournament, one of the strongest tournaments we have hosted in years,” Larson said. “Five or six of the teams that were here are top 25-rated in the state. Top to bottom, the competition was strong.”

Sophomore Jacob Daugherty got things started, taking first place in the “A” Boys Singles with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Dillon Launius from Vandergrift.

In the “B” Boys Singles, another sophomore, Bobby Brooks, finished fourth after dropping the final match 5-7, 0-6.

Daniel Barron and Ryan Jones took a sixth place in the “A” Boys Doubles.

Freshman Riley Wesson and Zayn Evans won Consolation in the “B” Boys Doubles.

In the “A” Mixed Doubles, Jordi Alfeche and his partner Mayra Perez, another fresh-man, finished fourth after an 8-6 loss in a match for third place to a Georgetown East View tandem.

In “B” Mixed Doubles, Leslie Coleman and Samantha Alvarez won Consolation while seniors Philip Cesani and Kaila Martin took third place.

Krista Harvey and Jessica Grogan had a third place finish in “B” Girls Doubles.

“It was a great opportunity for our kids to get some more tough match play as well as create more spark for tennis in this area,” commented Larson. “It was also cool to see so many kids from other schools show-ing support for our teammate Casey Casilhas (rehabbing after serious surgery) by purchasing shirts to help her and the fam-ily with medical expenses.”

Hadley was named to the Waco Tribune Super Centex 1st team in 2010 and 2011; Austin American Statesman Player of the Year in 2011; Killeen Daily Herald All-Area 1st team in 2010 and KDH All-Area MVP for 2011; District 12-5A Offensive MVP, 2011; and TASCO All-Region 1st team for 2011.

Additionally, Elkins offered other miscellaneous infor-mation: Hadley was Class Champion three years in a row-2010 through 2012; School Record Holder for agility, drib-bling and turning courses; Belton has beaten 36 different teams while Hadley was play-ing. Among those elite teams that she scored on were St. Stephens, St. Agnes, Kingwood, Rowlett, Lake Highlands, Vista Ridge, The Woodlands, McKinney Boyd, Midway, San Antonio Johnson, Katy Taylor, Katy Cinco Ranch, Westwood and Austin Bowie.

Waco is waiting --- next sea-son, Hadley Young will shed her Lady Tiger red and white and don the green and gold of the Lady Bears. Baylor awaits!

lege scholarship. He’s definitely a talented kid and I expect nothing less than another All-District if not District MVP next season.”

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Nine Tiger powerlifters have qualified for the State Championship Meet in Abilene on March 24 --- the ladies will send seven and the men will have two representatives. The Girls Powerlifting Team. coached by Paul Williams, finished third in the Regional competition March 1st. The BHS contingent will be led by Billi Farr, who was named Outstanding Lifter in the Bench Press at the meet. Other qualifiers are Mari Cortez, Olivia Warehime, Kyler Watkins, YeYa Jaimes, Skylar King and Karina Frias (alternate). Not pictured: two lifters will carry the banner to state for coach Lance Herring’s Boys Team: Stephen St. John, who finished second in the 165 weight class, and teammate Pete Contreras, who was fifth in the 123 Class. The nine will be spending a great deal of time in the high school weight room on technique and conditioning until the state competition.

Daniel Mills

By Chuck KellySports Editor

Anderson – 200 Individual and 500 Free; Austin Couillard – 200 Medley

Relay; Benjamin York – 200 Free and 200 Medley Relay; Kennedy Lim – 200 Medley Relay; Jacob Fitzwater – 200 Medley Relay; and Brandon Smith – 200 Medley Relay.

Honorable Mention All-Region: Erika Delgado – 200 Free; Megan Nitcher –

100 Butterfly; Mitch Anderson – 400 Free Relay; Austin Couillard – 100 Free; Brandon Smith – 400 Free Relay; Evan Nitcher – 400 Free Relay;

Ethan Becker – 400 Free Relay; and Connor Prsybylski – 400 Free Relay.

The construction of the Roy and Jean Smith Belton Swim Center on campus has been an important part of establishing the BHS Swim team as one of the more elite in Texas.

Seeing his young athletes reap the flood of honors is very rewarding to the two-time District Coach of the Year but Burt fends off any com-ments about his excellent job of coaching and mentoring his young swimmers, stating: “It’s all about the youngsters…their efforts…their work habits…their commitment to the program and the rewards reflect that.”

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Come and be a part of a great winning tradition and start your Spring Break with us.

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The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men’s soccer team will host a Spring Break Camp next week. The Spring Break Camp is open to boys and girls ages 12 and under and will be held at the Cru Soccer Complex at the Cru Sports Plex. The Spring Break Camp will be run by UMHB head men’s soccer coach Brad Bankhead with assistance from current Cru men’s and women’s soccer players.

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The old saying “It ain’t over til it’s over” was never more true than Monday evening at T e m - C a t S o f t b a l l Field. After six and o n e - h a l f suspense-ful innings, with each of the rival teams scor-ing one run off a few s c a t t e r e d hits --- A hot double into left center field with one out scored the win-ning run in the bot-tom of the s e v e n t h as Temple s l i p p e d past Belton 2-1.

The Lady Tigers’ Alex Wilson and the Tem-Cats’ Lexi Smith had battled all evening long before the “OH, NO!” hit gave Temple (1-1) its first district win and left Belton at 0-2.

Wilson had allowed two runs (one unearned) off six hits and Smith gave up just four hits and one earned run.

The first two innings saw six Belton batters and eight from Temple go to the plate but no runs.

T e m p l e scored off a pair of sin-gles in the third inning and Belton answered in the top of the fourth, when Lauren R a m s e y doubled and Deja Brown stroked an RBI single into short left center field.

T h e s h o w d o w n r e m a i n e d tied entering the seventh inning. The Lady Tigers were retired to the dug-out 1-2-3 and then --- with one out, the game-ending

double!“Defensively, that was

the best we’ve played and the best Alex has pitched all year,” Belton head coach Matt Blackburn commented.

The weekend before, the Lady Tigers went 3-3 at their CenTex Hit-n-Run Tournament. Five of the eight teams were ranked in the most recent state polls.

On opening day Thursday, Belton fell 1-4 to #12 ranked

Round Rock. Meredith Langford gave up four runs (only three earned) off just five hits while the Lady Tigers could only

muster one run off six hits. That lone run was a sixth inning homer to right center field by Alyson Bishoff.

After the second game of the day, coach Blackburn wasn’t complaining after his ladies pounded out 12 hits to set down Elgin 9-3 for a first-day split.

Shelby Hitt drew a base on

balls and Kaitlyn Dunahoo drove her home with a dou-ble for the first score. Ramsey

singled up the gap to right and Bishoff ripped an RBI single to short center field. Dunahoo reached base on a fielder’s choice and Brittany Bass sin-gled her in for the third score.

T h e n , Belton bat-ters turned in an onslaught of six more runs in the fifth inning.

Langford a l l o w e d t h r e e runs off eight hits before Alex W i l s o n relieved her in the circle and gave up one hit while hold-ing Elgin s c o r e -less the final two innings.

Day two, the Lady T i g e r s d r o p p e d two and won the last of three contests.

3A’s #1 Celina run-ruled Belton 14-2 and 4A’s #4-ranked Midway won in a 9-1 game.

Ah, but by game three on Friday, Belton had had enough. The ladies ended the day on a positive note with a 20-hit barrage in a 20-7 victory over Early.

“It feels good just to win a game,” Blackburn said. Langford went the distance in the circle for Belton.

The Lady Tigers took a 6-0 lead in the second from a 2-run triple to left field, double by Dunahoo and singles from

Wilson, Langford and Ramsey plus a fielder’s choice that let a run cross the plate.

B e l t o n s c o r e d five more times in the fourth inning and tacked on NINE big runs in the fifth to end any specu-lation.

E a r l y had scored three of their runs in the f o u r t h w h e n Langford was both-ered by sun in her eyes and struggled to find the strike zone.

T h e Lady Tigers

pounded out 15 hits to down an always tough Lampasas team 8-6 to end the tourna-ment 3-3 Saturday.

Back-to-back singles from Deja Brown and Bishoff put

Belton on the scoreboard first in the opening frame. In the third, Ramsey singled, Kirsten Whiteside made it to first on a fielder’s choice and singles from Brown, Bishoff and Skylar Stewart resulted in three RBi’s. Lampasas also scored twice in the third to edge closer at 3-2.

In the fourth inning, a single by Dunahoo, sacrifice by Langford and a single by Ramsey resulted in a fourth run for Belton. The Lady Badgers scored again, too.

Lampasas made a move in the fifth, scoring two runs while Belton was set down 1-2-3. That left the game tied at five runs apiece.

Both teams scored in the sixth and the Lady Tigers came through for two winning runs in the seventh on singles by Bishoff and Stewart and a sac-rifice by Shelby Hitt. ..then the defense held the visitors scoreless to win the game. Alex Wilson tossed the complete game, sriking out six while giv-ing up six runs on 11 hits.

Blackburn was “thoroughly impressed” with his ladies’ last two games --- 35 hits.

Belton welcomes Harker Heights to Tiger Field Friday evening.

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The South Belton Lady Tigers track team turned in a good day at the Little Red Relays, hosted by SBMS and co-sponsor Lake Belton Middle School.

The 7th Grade Girls finished in third place with 137 points.Individual results in the Field Events were: Long Jump - 1) B. Farrell (14’4”); Triple Jump - 1) A. Becker

(27’8-1/2”); High Jump - 3) H. Martin (3’10”); Shot Put - 3) K. Moon (26.5’); Discus - 5) K. Moon (51.7’).

In the Running Events:2400M - 1) B. Gilmore; 400M Relay - 1) SBMS; 100M Hurdles

- 6) E. Lymon; 100M Dash - 2) B. Delgado, 6) S. Anzaldua; 800M Relay - 2)SBMS; 400M - 1) A. Smith; 300M Hurdles - 6) E. Lymon; 200M - 5) S. Anzaldua, 6) K. Moon; 1600M Run - 1) B. Gilmore, 4) H. Dillard; 1600M Relay - 1) SBMS.

The South Belton 8th Grade Girls took fourth place overall with 76 points.

Individual Field Events finishes were:Long Jump - 3) C. Stokes (12’9-12”); High Jump - 5) S.

Strohmeyer (4’)In the Running events: 2400M - 1) M. Perez; 400M Relay - 4) SBMS; 800M - 4) M.

Hardin, 6) M. Neimi; 100M - 2) C. Stokes, 4) D. Delgado; 400M - 4) K. Ferguson; 200M - 1) C. Stokes, 4) D. Delgado; 1600M - 1) M. Perez; 1600M Relay - 4) SBMS.

“The event was a huge success,” said South Belton Girls Athletic Coordinator Angela Schroeder. “I would like to especially thank all our volunteers that helped make this night a smooth, fast and successful night.Thanks to the SBMS faculty and staff, cheerlead-ers, PALS, CIS and our soldiers, UMHB and all the parents.”

The Langerhans Invitational in Round Rock was a tough experience for the Belton Tiger varsity baseball team. The Tigers were swept in three games .

In the opener, Belton led Austin Anderson 8-6 head-ing into the final inning but couldn’t close it out. Anderson rallied for three scores in the bottom of the frame to win 9-8. Jarred Janczak, Pickens and Walker Winders combined to allow a dozen hits and Belton committed two errors. Austin Bishoff was a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, Juan Lagunas went 3-for-4 and Max Hogan was 2-for-4. Shane Ward slammed a triple and Bishoff had a pair of doubles.

In the secvond of a pair of games that day, Round Rock

Stony Point dropped Belton 6-3.

Ward and Winders were on the mound and allowed 12 hits with three errors.

Bishoff went 2-for-3 at the plate.

In the tournament’s final day Saturday, Austin Westlake took a four run lead by the third inning and rolled to a 7-1 victory.

The Tigers (3-7) managed just two hits. Justin Golden, Pickens and Taylor Lahey shared pitching time.

Belton begins play today in the three-day Highland Park tournament.

Belton golf teams kicked off the month of March with all three squads on the links.

Tiger One outplayed sec-ond-place Vista Ridge by 16 strokes to win the Salado Big Eagle Classic, contested on the Stonetree Golf Course and Mill Creek Country Club Course March 2-3.

The remainder of the field of 19 finished in the following order: Georgetown, Midway, Westwood, Leander, Harker Heights, Stony Point, Temple, Salado, Vanguard, Rouse, Killeen, Cedar Ridge, Reicher, Liberty Hill, Pflugerville, Robinson and Lago Vista Blue.

Zach Plunk played a steady game, posting a 72-76-148 to lead the Tigers. Andrew Paysee topped the leader board with the lowest score of day one, carding a 69 but ballooned to an 83 the second day for a 152 total. Nick Ratliff was next on the team with a 74-79-153. Preston Parker shot an 81-76-157 while Kyle Revis fired a 77-80-157.

“We played well on Friday but not so great on Saturday,” Tiger golf coach Jimmy Hellums said, adding “We played the ball down at Mill Creek...It was tough.”

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Head coach Denise Petter’s varsity Lady Tigers finished fifth in a fast team of 15 schools at the Round Rock Dragons Relays.

Round Rock claimed the team title, followed by McNeil, Westlake, Lake Travis, BELTON, Vista Ridge, Liberty Hill, Austin Bowie, Round Rock Westwood, Vandergrift, Rouse, Austin Anderson, Del Valle and Austin High.

Individual results for Belton included:

100M Hurdles - 5) Ashley Russell (15.80)

1600M Run - 4) Kaitlin Huckabee (5:27)

3200M - 5) Kaitlin Huckabee (11:54)

200M Dash - 6) Emily Krenek (26.46)

4X100M Relay - Krenek, Courtney Pate, T’Shara Wallace, Courtney Dipple (51.22)

Discus - 1) Chloe Lewis (108’); 2) Rebecca Alcozer (99’9”)

Long Jump - 1) Courtney Pate (17’2”)

Triple Jump - 4) Ashley Russell (33’11”)

Shot Put - 2) Chloe Lewis (36’5”); 3) Olivia Warehime (34’7”)

The individual results for Belton’s fifth place JV Girls was:

100M Dash - 6) Kayla Dipple (13.34)

100M Hurdles – 5) Jaime Brown (17.54)

200M - 2) Kayla Dipple (28.66); 3) Jhynae McCray (28.84)

300M Hurdles – 6) Jaime Brown (53.02)

400M – 4) Danielle McVay (1:07.46)

4X200M Relay – 4) Dipple, Adrianne Reichl, McCray, Lindsey Rose (1:56)

4X400M Relay – 3) Alyssa Pruesser, McVay, Kyla Smith, Shonda Powers (4:27.11)

High Jump – 2) Danielle McVay (4’8”); 3) Kyla Smith (4’8”)

Long Jump – 3) Jhynae McCray (15’6”)

Triple Jump – 2) McCray (32’4”)

Pole Vault – 2) Adrianne Reichle (7’6”); 6) Brittan Elliot (6’6”)

The Lake Belton Middle School boys got off to a positive start to the 2012 track season --- the 8th graders took second place overall at the Travis Track Meet in Wildcat Stadium and the 7th grade team finished fifth in the close meet where only 14 points separated 2nd to 5th place.

Gold Medal winners among the 8th graders included: Preston Rosebrock (high jump), Chris Breaux (pole vault), Brandon Gangloff (discus) and Anthony Mirabel (400M).

Silver Medal winners were: Brandon Rudy (2400M), Craig Moris (pole vault), Austyn Barnes (triple jump) and Demeatric Brandon (200M).

Bronze Medal winners included: Logan Zwerneman(800M) and the 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay teams.

The LBMS 7th grade boys were in it to the end.Gold Medal winners included: Lane Holmes (pole vault), Josh

Williamson (triple jump) and Matthew Douglas (discus). Bronze Medal winners were: Noah Duran (discus), Matthew

Warehime (300M hurdles) and the 4x200M relay team. Athletic Coordinator Kent Fuller, head coach Terrance Woods

and assistant coaches Kevin Miller, TomCipolla, Logan Chaney and Frank Hagaman were all pleased with the focus and perfor-mance of the entire track team.

The previous week, Tiger Tennis competed in the Mertz Tournament in Corsicana.

Daugherty won the “A”: Boys Singles ; Brooks finished sixth in the “B” Boys Singles; Mindy Thompson was ninth in “A” Girls Singles; Lauren Kendall finished 11th in “B” Girls Singles; Baron/Jones were sixth in “A” Boys Doubles; Evans/

Coleman finished 11th in “B” Boys Doubles; Haley Phillips/Shannon Knight were 10th in “A” Girls Doubles; the duo of Grogan and Harvey finished third in “B” Girls Doubles; Alfeche/Perez took fourth place in “A” Mixed Doubles; and Cesani/Martin were fifth in “B” Mixed Doubles.

“The Big Red Invitational was our last tournament until after Spring Break when we will compete in the Mike Nesbit Tournament at Midway March 23rd,” said Larson.

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The Lady Tigers defeated Harker Heights 8-0 to improve to 9-0 in district. Hadley Young became the all-time leading scorer for the Lady Tigers soc-cer program with three goals. Jessie Hagen, Jamie Boone, Bekah Rush and Allison Herrington scored. Boone who has been out for a good portion of district play returned.

The Tiger defeated the Knights 6-3. Luke Villamaria and Cameron Cooper scored two goals each. Keegan Valentino and Angel Hernandez each scored a goal. The Tigers have key games against Bryan and A&M Consolidated with both teams just one game back from the Tigers.

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The Trinity University men’s basketball used red-hot first half shooting to take control of the game early and then the Tigers fought off a late Mary Hardin-Baylor charge with a three-pointer in the final sec-onds to stun the host Cru in an NCAA Division III National Championships First Round Game Friday night in Belton. Trinity improves to 21-8 on the year and advances to tomor-row’s Second Round Game against Whitworth University with the victory. The loss ends UMHB’s season at 25-3.

Trinity shot a blistering 57 percent from three-point range in the first half and hit 58 per-cent overall to build a 46-35 halftime lead. The Cru battled back to within six points early in the second half before the Tigers took the lead back to double digits at 57-46 with 11:42 remaining. UMHB responded with a 13-2 run to tie the game at 59 on a James Allen three-pointer with 7:09 to go. The Cru took a three point lead on Kitrick Bell’s basket and a Sterling Phillips free-throw with 5:10 on the clock. Zach Lambert’s three tied the game again at 62 and the two teams traded the lead twice down the stretch before Brian Todd and Robert Kitzinger traded free-throws to leave the Cru cling-ing to a 66-65 lead with 1:55 to play. UMHB would get a pair of offensive rebounds in the final 1:30, but could not turn those into points. Ryan Beall then hit the dagger, bouncing home a three-pointer high off the rim to put Trinity on top 68-66 with 17 seconds left. UMHB would play for one final shot, but Allen’s runner in the lane was off the mark and William Young pulled down the board and ran out the clock to pre-serve the Tiger victory.

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NCA is a two-day event with the first day of competition counting 25percent and the second day 75 percent. Extreme Cheer & Tumble was in second place after the first day due to a bobble in one of their stunts. Coach Bridget Wiley said “The second day was flaw-less, just like last year. This team was not only physically ready, but mentally ready as

well. This competition is fierce and very little room for error. These girls are all like sisters. We have good and bad prac-tices like everyone else, but at the end of the day, this

team is one heartbeat on the mat.” The team consisted of athletes from Belton, Salado, Temple, Waco and Killeen.

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she does several spins. “I’m the advertisement. I have to spin twice when they toss me in the air. It is very hard to win two championships in a row. Those top teams don’t miss a beat,” said Meyers.Coaches were: Levi Drake, Justin Halter and Bridget Wiley. Athletes;

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The Lake Belton Middle School 6th Grade team, sponsored by Central National Bank, went undefeated on the season, winning the Ralph Wilson Basketball League championship game 30-22 last Thursday night at Temple College. Pictured left to right are: (front) Mitchell Dunahoo, Stayton Thompson, Nathan Morin, Collin (Juicy) McAfee. (standing) Coach Wayne Lott, Carson Rackel, Donton Lott, Bryce Vaughn, Cooper Allison, Coach Jon Vaughn.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor softball player Caitlin Wells has been named American Southwest Conference West Division Hitter of the Week for the week ending March 3rd. Wells, a senior outfielder from Spring High School, batted .500 over 14 at bats at the ASC First Pitch Tournament in Farmers Branch over the weekend. She had two doubles, a triple and a home run while scoring five runs and stealing three bases. Wells also walked once for an on-base percentage of .571 as UMHB’s leadoff hitter.

The UMHB softball team is 4-7 on the season with six of those losses coming against teams ranked in the Top 25 in the nation by the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association. The Cru will open ASC West Division play with a four-game series against Concordia Texas this weekend. The two teams will open that series with a 4:00 PM doubleheader at Dee Dillon Field in Belton on Friday.

The Cru opened the day by pounding out a 14-3 win over Centenary College. UMHB put three on the board in the top of the first on an RBI single and two bases loaded walks. The Cru added three more in the top of the second, taking advantage of two Centenary errors. It would be a 7-3 UMHB lead into the top of the sixth before the Cru exploded for seven runs. Jacqui Beach’s two –run double and Hannah White’s two-run single were the biggest hits in the frame. Ariel Kemmerer tossed a com-plete-game three-hitter to earn the win. She struck out seven and did not allow an earned run. White and Janie Neyland had three hits apiece for the Cru and Camryn Bintz drove in four runs.

UMHB closed out the tournament with a 2-1 loss to U.T.-Dallas. Caitlin Wells led off the game with a home run to put UMHB on top 1-0 and it would stay that way into the bottom of the sixth inning. Rachel Riley singled home two runs to give the Comets the lead and UMHB went in order in the top of the sev-enth. White took the loss despite giving up just five hits and one earned run. UMHB was held to five hits in the game.

The Cru will now return home to open ASC West Division play. UMHB will host Concordia Texas for a 4:00 PM double-header on Friday before taking on the Tornados in a 1:00 PM doubleheader Saturday in Round Rock.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor softball team kept it close against a pair of nationally-ranked teams, but the Cru came up short in both games, going 0-2 on the opening day of the American Southwest Conference First Pitch Tournament Friday in Farmers Branch. UMHB fell to U.T.-Tyler 11-6 and to Louisiana College 6-4 to drop to 3-6 on the season.

The Cru opened the day with an 11-6 loss to #2-ranked U.T.-Tyler. UMHB grabbed a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the third on RBI singles from Kaysie Creech and Caitlin Bollier and Ashton Feight’s two-run single. The Patriots fought back to take a 5-4 lead going to the bottom of the sixth. A run-scoring error and Feight’s RBI double put UMHB up 6-5, but the Patriots exploded for six runs in the top of the seventh to put it out of reach. Feight and Caitlin Wells had two hits apiece for the Cru and Hannah White took the loss.

The Cru could not hold another early lead in a 6-4 loss to #21 Louisiana College to close out the day. UMHB scored four in the bottom of the first inning on White’s RBI single and a three-run homer from Creech. LC answered with two in the fourth and three more in the fifth to take the lead. The Wildcats would add an insurance run in the sev-enth. Wells had three hits for the Cru and White added two more. Rebekah Ragsdale took the loss for UMHB.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor men’s and women’s tennis were both swept through doubles and the Cru men and women could not recover in losses to Trinity University Saturday afternoon in San Antonio. The women fell 8-1 while the men dropped a 9-0 decision. The UMHB women are now 3-2 on the spring while the loss drops the UMHB men to 3-3.

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There will be a candlelight vigil for 16-year-old Casey Casilhas at 7 p.m. at Confederate Park in Belton on March 8. Casilhas is continuing to recover from brain surgery last winter in Fort Worth. For more information, “like” the Helping Casey Casilhas Facebook page.

Lake Belton Yacht ClubThe Lake Belton Yacht Club

(LBYC) is a not-for-profit organizai-ton promoting the sport of sailing and providing training to Central Texas adults, college students (UMHB CruSailors Sailing Club) and youth. The club will be conducting a spring Basic Keelboat Sailing Course for adults on the following Sunday dates from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 18, April 15 and April 29. You must be at least 18 and there are only 10 seats available for this class. Cost for the course is $450 for adults, $400 for active military, $250 for LBYC members and $200 for full-time students. Participants will sail on an Elite 37 and a Merit 25 keelboat. For more information, contact Charlie at (254) 913-7334.

Prostate Cancer ForumThe Central Texas Prostate

Cancer Forum will present a pro-gram by Dr. Belur Patel “Causes of Prostate Cancer, is it DNA, family history, lifestyle….what does cause prostate cancer?” Thursday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 109 in the Scott & White Medical Education Building, located on the main cam-pus off of 31st street in Temple.

Dr. Patel is Assistant Professor of Surgery and Internal Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.

The Forum is open to the public, for more information about the prostate cancer Forum call the Scott & White Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center, (254) 724-3879.

UMHB OperaThursday March 8, the University

of Mary Hardin-Baylor Opera and Music Theatre will culminate their long year with a work-shop presen-tation of a variety of staged scenes from Carmen, La Cenerentola, Hansel and Gretel, Lakme, Cosi fan Tutte, Don Giovanni, The Magic Flute and The Marriage of Figaro. The showcase will begin at 7:30 p.m. in W.W. Walton Chapel on the UMHB campus.

The showcase will include exper-imental usage of screens and video projectors. It is under the direction of George Hogan, Director of the UMHB Opera and Music Theatre and Opera Cru programs.

This event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss hearing these wonderful voices perform great music under some new visu-al effects.

Chapel at Caliber OaksThe Chapel at Caliber Oaks will

host a special Lenten presentation of music from 6:30- 9 p.m. on March 11. Featured artists are Alisa

Carr (pianist), Mimi Jennings (flut-ist), Jennie Miller (flutist), Denise Thompson (flutist) and Pedro Quirino (guitarist). Donations of $25. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Bell County UDC The Bell County Chapter 101

of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) will hold their next regularly scheduled meeting on Sunday, 11 March, at 2:30 p.m. at the Bell County Extension Building, 1605 North Main, Belton, TX. The program for this meeting will be “Blacks in the Confederacy” presented by Colonel Dennis Beal USMC (ret). If you are interested in the UDC and believe you may have an ancestor who fought for the Confederacy you are welcome to attend. If you have ques-tions please contact the Chapter President, Marge Croninger, at (254) 778-8578 or [email protected] or Mary Sue Duty at (254) 853-2056 or [email protected].

Citizens for SoldiersThe Citizens for Soldiers Club

will have their monthly meeting and workday at the Belton Senior Activity Center, 842 S. Mitchell St, Belton, Texas on Monday, March 12, 2012 from 12:00-3:30 pm. Anyone with an interest in sup-porting our troops is welcome to come and be a part of this group even if they are unable to stay the entire time. The monthly meeting and workday will focus on prepar-ing care cards (applying stickers & stamping messages), packing goodie boxes to be sent to our dedicated deployed troops serving on foreign soil. The Belton Senior Activity Center has participated for several years in military proj-ects. The club meets every sec-ond Monday at the Senior Activity Center. Any help or support you can offer will be greatly appreci-ated. For additional information, please contact the Military Projects Coordinator at 254-421-4051, the Belton Senior Center at 254-939-1170 or the Activities Director at 254-718-1859.

Bell County Democratic PartyThe Bell County Democratic

Party will host a meeting for the Committee of Correspondence at 6:30 p.m. on March 13 at the party headquarters. For more informa-tion, contact Glenda Turck at (254) 628-7919.

Senior Center MovieOn Tuesday, March 13, 2012

the Belton Senior Activity Center will be having “Movies on the Big Screen” at 12:30 pm. The features movie will be “The Mighty Macs” released in 2009. Based on true events, this drama tells the story of Cathy Rush (Carla Gugino), who becomes the head women’s basketball coach at Immaculata College in Pennsylvania and whips the team into shape to win the first women’s basketball national championship. David Boreanaz

co-stars as Cathy’s husband, NBA referee Ed Rush, with Marley Shelton as a nun and assistant coach, and Ellen Burstyn as Mother Superior. This activity is open to all area seniors 60+ in age and their guests. Popcorn and drinks will be provided free of charge. For addi-tional information, please contact the Activity Center at 254-939-1170 or the Activities Director at 254-718-1859. The Belton Senior Activity Center is located at 842 S. Mitchell Street, Belton, Texas.

Senior Center DanceThe Belton Senior Activity Center

will be having a Country & Western Dance on Thursday, March 15, 2012, from 6:30-9:30 pm with Bill Harvey and his “Miles & Miles of Texas” band. The dance is open to all area seniors 50+ in age. A $4 donation per person is requested. Guests are asked to bring a fin-ger food or snack to share dur-ing intermission. Come out and enjoy the fun and fellowship at the Belton Senior Activity Center, 842 S. Mitchell Street, Belton, Texas. For additional information, please contact the Belton Senior Activity Center at 254-939-1170 or the Activities Director at 254-718-1859.

Moffat VFD monthly supperThe Moffat Volunteer Fire Dept

will be holding its monthly supper on March 20th at 5:30-7 p.m.

This months supper will be pan-cakes, sausage, tea, coffee or milk all for $5 a plate

Bell County Extension Education Association

The Bell County Extension Education Association’s seventh annual “Luncheon with Style” will present “A Walk in the Park” on March 24th at the Bell County Expo Center, 11:00 a.m., in the first floor Assembly Hall. A baked potato/salad luncheon with musical entertainment (11:00 - 11:45) by Accordionist, Michael Middleton,M.D., Scott & White Nuclear Radiology Consultant, will be followed by fashions provided by Dillards Department Store. 4-H members will participate. Narrator for the show will be Linda Fuchs, Retired CFE Agent.

Funds generated from the show will be used for community service and educational support fo Bell County 4-H projects, scholarships, and the Bell County Youth Fair.

Advance tickets before March 16th ($10.00 for adults and $7.00 for ages 12 and under) are avail-able by calling the Bell County Extension Office (254) 933-5305 or from EEA members. Reserved tables ($96.00 for a table of 8) are available by calling Gayle Pomykal at (254) 742-5431 or by writing a check to Bell EEA and mailing it to her at 4069 Red Ranger Rd., Temple, TX 76501.

‘Women Helping Women’ Scholarship

The Bell County Texas Democratic Women are now tak-

ing applications for their “Women Helping Women” scholarships and the “Richard E. Morgan Memorial Scholarship” for the academic year 2012-2013. Each scholarship award is $500.00. The purpose of the scholarship program is to empower young women by providing educa-tional scholarships to enable them to become economically indepen-dent and have choices regarding their future. Applicants must be females residing in Bell County and graduating from high school this year, or currently attending college, or re-entering college. An applica-tion package may be requested from area school counselors or by contacting Staci Reznik at [email protected] or 254-742-2092. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 1, 2012.

Belton Fine ArtsWe are proud to introduce

Deborah Martin as our Featured Artist for the month of March.

Deborah Martin retired to Bell County in 2002 after a long career first as a research chemist, pub-lishing in the Journal of Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry in the 1970’s. Then, deciding to become a nurse to work more closely with people, she enjoyed a 20 year career as a US Army Nurse Anesthetist, retir-ing from the Army in 1995 with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She then practiced civilian nurse anes-thesia until moving an empty nest with her husband of 33 years to Bell County.

“It took me awhile to get my bearings, but have found this area and its people to be warm and welcoming. Texas is a great place to live.” A lifelong love of garden-ing led her to become a Master Gardener in 2003 after which she earned specialist designations allowing her to teach propagation & plant physiology, the treatment

of oak wilt, and rainwater harvest-ing – subjects that importantly satisfy her ecological interests.

Deborah won ribbons at the Barclay juried art shows 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and at the Salado Juried Art Show in 2005, 2007, and 2009. Deborah’s art adorned the 2006 Salado Christmas Stroll poster. Deborah holds mem-bership in Salado Village Artists, Bell fine Arts, Texas Watercolor Society, Southwestern Watercolor Society, and the Colored Pencil Society of America. Website: www.deborahmartinart.com.

Bell Fine Arts members meet at 306 East 5th Avenue in Belton each Wednesday 9:00AM until 2:00 PM. Membership is $30 annually and is open to all visual artists and those with an interest in promoting visual art.

Water Street MarketThe Water Street Farmers

Market in Belton opens each Saturday from 8am until 1pm. Local vendors will have a variety of vegetables, foods, and crafts. The market is downtown on Water Street in front of the Gin.

In the Mood BallroomChanges on the One Night

Classes – we will ask that you pre-register & pre-pay those classes. So the price will be $25 if you pay the night of the class but if you prepay before the day of the class it will be $17. This allows us to know ahead of time if there are enough signing up for the class.

Salsa, Merengue, Bachata Dance Friday March 9, 2012 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Cover $5 per person

In the Mood Ballroom is located at 13 South Main, Temple, TX 76501; 254-773-7088 • inthemood-ballroom.com.

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March 8, 2012 B-TOWN BULLETINPlease see Church Announcements and News on pages B2 and B3.

Bell County ExpoMarch 8:

Central Texas Human Resource Association

March 9:Apartment Association

Casino NightMarch 9-11:

Travis Agility Group March 10:

Bell County Museum Garage Sale

March 10-11:Cicus Gatti

Bell Fine ArtsWednesdays:

Paint & Create Day

The GinMarch 8:

Chris A. MartinezMarch 9:

The Backroads BandMarch 10:

Jewel & The Chrome Wheels

For updates on upcoming tourism-related and community events,

join the Belton Facebook group or visit www.beltonchamber.com for

a complete calendar of events.

Belton Chamber

of eventsCALENDAR Registrations are

required prior to all class start dates.

Participants may register at the Harris Community Center

401 N. Alexander, Belton between 9AM and 4PM,

Mon. - Fri. For more information,

call 933-5861

AHA CPR/First Aid Certification classes

Jan. 19 from 6-10 p.m. (12 years of age and up). $20 per class (no child care provided).

Zumba at Harris Community Center

Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:15 to 7:15PM. $35 for 10 sessions (punch card). No guests allowed. No daycare provided.

Yoga Classes at Harris Community Center

Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM, ages 16+. Cost is $80 for 10 sessions, $45 for 5 sessions, or $10 for one

session. Space is limited to the first 20 to sign up, so sign up early! Instructor is Sarah Harris.

Conversational SpanishJan. 16, Mondays. Ages 16

years and up. $69 for 10 classes.

Central Texas Fencing Club

Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Ages 7 years and up. $50 per month.

Twogether in Texas Marriage Education

Feb. 28 from 6-8:30 p.m., March 27 from 6-8:30 p.m. and April 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classes are free to the public.

Coed Softball/KickballSeason begins March 18 for

both. Late registration is until March 1.

City of Belton Parks & Recreation Programs

Regular City &Club Meetings

Belton Rotary ClubTues. @ Noon, The Gin on Nolan Creek

Belton Lions ClubThurs. @ Noon


Belton Kiwanis ClubTues. @ Noon

Luigi’s

Bell Co. Historical CommissionBell Co. Courthouse, 4th Mon. @ 7PM

Bell Co. Commissioners CourtCourt Seventeen, 2nd Floor Bell Co. Courthouse,

Monday @ 9:00 AM

Downtown Belton Merchants Assoc.Market Days 3rd Sat., 8AM - 4PM

Belton Farmers Market starting AprilSaturdays @ City Parking Lot

Golden Age Club, First Baptist Church1st Tues. @ 11AM

1874 Church Committee2nd Mon. @ 5:30 PM, Belton City Hall

Belton City Council2nd & 4th Tuesday @5:30 PM


City Planning & Zoning Committee3rd Tues. @ 5:30 PM


Stoney Brook Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support GroupThird Tuesday of very month @ 5:30 p.m.

Stoney Brook of Belton

1501 ROGERS CEMETERY ROAD “Custom to the Hilt” 3600 sq ft+ 2 Story Home 10 acres. 4 / 2 ½ , open living with cathedral ceil-ing, media room, bay dining room, Island kitchen with granite and tile counters, foot petal faucet, breakfast area & bar, lower level master , spa tub & walk in shower, office with separate front entrance, side entry garage, oak built-ins , covered patio . $299,000JoanMikeskaRealty.com 771.1211

1287 FREDERICK $379,0004/3 situated on .98 acre.Open Living, Kitchen

with Granite, Spacious Master Suite, Flex Room, Distressed Oak Hardwood Floors in Traffic Areas. 3 Car Garage, Staircase to Huge Attic Covered Patio w/Fireplace. Western Cedar Fenced Back Yard that goes on forever!JoanMikeskaRealty.com 771.1211

4204 WHISPERING OAKS $157,500 One owner.Carothers Executive Home 4 bedroom, 2 bath, formal and informal living and dining, 4 Sides brick, covered patio, cus-tom cabinets, sprin-kler. Floor to ceiling fireplace. Elevated ceiling throughout most of homeJoan-MikeskaRealty.com 771.1211

3802 S 5TH $250,000 Rezoned Office . Originally single family home - later converted to office . Owner can change interior to conform to buy-er’s specifications. Extremely high traf-fic count at intersec-tion of Marlandwood and South 5thJoan-MikeskaRealty.com 771.1211

1308 DAISY $55,000 Wildflower Country Club Lot is located on Golf Course, overlooking Hole #6. Beautiful Evening Sunset. Ideal build-ing siteJoanMikes-k a R e a l t y . c o m 771.1211

1618 SHADOW CANYON DRIVE $197,703 New 4/2/2 + study. Gated sub-division, BISD. Open floor plan with all the bells and whistles. Complete landscape package w/sprinker system, fenced yard, wired for security & surround sound. Seller to pay $3,500 in closing cost, title policy and sur-vey. Call Margaret Pleasant, ABR,GRI 254-760-3131NEW LISTING IN STONEGATE II 4930 Sean Patrick Glenn - New 3/2 brick/stone, gourmet kitchen, island, 2 dining, raised ceil-ings. Open living area, fp, garden tub, separate shower. covered front & back porches. Fully land-scaped w/sprinkler system. Prewired for security & surround

sound. Builder will pay $3,00 in closing cost, title policy & survey. Call Margaret Pleasant, ABR,GRI 254-760-3131

STOP RENTING! Brand new 3 Bd.+ Loft, 2.5 Bath, Cozy 2-story, 3 miutes to lake. FREE refrigera-tor, washer & dryer! 254-780-3647

MILLION DOLLAR LAKE VIEWwithout the million dollar price tag... Live the peaceful and magnificent views of Lake Belton from 9 rooms!! Call Mona today, 254-534-1605, $289,900.

GORGEOUS COURTYARD HOMEboasting the signa-ture style of a cus-tom home by Bobby Arnold Homes. Home includes travertine tile, cantera stone columns, granite counters, & rich aider cabinetry. $295,000. Call Teresa Zinke, 254-718-1830

STUNNING STONE HOMEjust outside of Salado with an amazing backyard including gorgeous century old live oak trees, large cover patio, greenhouse, and storage shed. On the inside you will be amazed by the abundance of crown molding, gran-ite counters, traver-tine, etc. $434,000.www.FirstTexas.com

BENTWOOD5716 Barrington Court, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $182,500.778-0085

RED ROCK HILLS2407 Garden Brook Trail, 3 bedroom+ Flex, 2 bath, $228.950. 778-0085

HILLS OF WESTWOOD1110 Neuberry Cliffe, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $160,950.778-0085

NEW TILE, CARPET, REFRIGERATOR, GARBAGE DISPOSAL, TOILETS PAINT AND SO MUCH MORE3/2/2 w/FP & fenced yard, Belton ISD, mins from lake. $145,000. Call Cher @254-654-0090

FOR SALEHolland 3/2 on 7.4

acres. See property on stocktonre.com, Brent Buck, 512-635-8201.3-TFN

COVINGTON REAL ESTATE, INC.is your #1 Belton/Temple rental prop-erty manager.933-1010., www.covingtonsells.

COVINGTON REAL ESTATE, INC.is your #1 Belton/Temple rental prop-erty manager.933-1010., www.covingtonsells.com

Move out to the country, but still have restrictions to protect your investment. Two story Texas style features 4 bedrooms and a bonus room, 2.5 baths, formal dining. Well-designed kitchen with break-fast nook, spacious living with striking stone fireplace. Large utility and side-entry double garage. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the large cov-ered patio. Master is downstairs and has bayed sitting area/office. Priced well at $214,900. Call Mary for more information 254-760-5280 TFN

Small town living. Updated 3/2 with formal dining, mas-ter suite with office area. Attached single garage and large detached workshop for all your hobbies Good sized lot com-pletely fenced com-plete with storage shed and large native trees. A real deal at $78,900. Call Mary for a preview 254-760-5280 TFN

115 Dalgoner Lane So much room inside this large 3/2 home. Informal & formal dining areas. Large galley kitchen with lots of cabinets and nice blackappliances. The refrigerator washer and dryer convey. Cozy master bed-room with adjoining computer room, weight room or nurs-ery. Master bath has a garden tub, sepa-rate shower, and a large walk in closet. Open living area for large family or enter-taining. Fenced yard and covered back patio. This is a must see!!! $129,000 MARGARET PLEASANT - CELL: (254) 760-3131

RE/MAX TEMPLE-BELTON

711 Brazos Dr. 4/2/2 on a large corner lot This home has plenty room for a grow-ing family. Bonus loft area upstairs for game/computer room. Coveredpatio, and privacy fenced backyard. Close to schools, shopping and hospi-tals. Owner is in the process of replacing the roof, new kitchen floors, microwave and a few minor repairs. All figures & measurements are approximate. $119,000MARGARET PLEASANT - CELL: (254) 760-3131 RE/MAX TEMPLE-BELTON

1722 Shadow Canyon New 4/2.5/2. Gated subdivision, BISD. Four sides brick and large covered patio. Great floor plan w/tiered ceilings/lighting, informal & formal dining. Large living area w/fire-place. Spacious home w/granite, tile, crown molding and ceiling fans through-out. Pre-wired for security and sur-round sound. Fenced

yard w/sprinkler system. HOA $200 initial/$100 annual. Seller will pay $3500 toward closing costs, plus title policy and survey. Great deal!! $224,700 MARGARET PLEASANT - CELL: (254) 760-3131 RE/MAX TEMPLE-BELTON

3908 Cripple Creek Dr 4/2.5 white Austin Stone 2 story backs up to a creek & features a large MBR down with an impressive bath that has a jet-ted tub, his &hers closets, double vanities & walk-in shower. Enjoy the cozy open living area & gourmet kitchen w/island, stainless appliances, & granite counters. Has informal & for-mal dining. Upstairs is 4BR + a loft/com-puter area w/cabi-nets. Sprinkler sys-tem front & back w/covered back porch & view of wooded creek. Concrete pad for boat or RV. One owner home. Shows like new. A MUST SEE! $220,000 MARGARET PLEASANT - CELL: (254) 760-3131 RE/MAX TEMPLE-BELTON

6115 Wooded Creek Cove EXECUTIVE 5/3/3 CAR GARAGE ON A CUL-DE-SAC LOT, IN THE CREEKS AT DEERFIELD. BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM STILLWATER HOME. LG LIVING AREA W/FIREPLACE, FORMAL & INFORM DINING/STUDY. LG KITCHEN W/ISLAND, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & STAINLESS STEEL APPLS. IMPRESSIVE MASTER SUITE W/TREY CEILING & ACCENT LIGHTING, JETTED TUB, SEP SHOWER, HUGE WALK-IN CLOSET.LOTS OF TILE & WOOD THROUGHTOUT. STUNNING INGROUND POOL W/WATER SPRAY & OTHER FEATURES. COV PATIO, PERFECT FORENTERTAINING. TOO MANY AMENITIES TO LIST! HOA & GATED COMMUNITY $415,000 MARGARET PLEASANT - CELL: (254) 760-3131 RE/MAX TEMPLE-BELTON

Acreage in the country available in Belton School District. Great place to build your

home. 10.91 acres with Water Meter included. $63,000. Call Leta Stokes, RE/MAX Platinum 254-534-3521

Lake View, Lake Access lot for sale in Arrowhead Point. Belton Schools, No City Taxes. $69,000. Call Leta Stokes, RE/MAX Platinum. 254-534-3521.

MANUFACTURED HOME FINANCING SPECIALISTS!No credit, bad credit, No SS# all ok! Owner finance new single or DW. O down with land, VA, FHA, first time buyer, no application fee. Call 830-625-5240. www.mhfi-nancingspecialists.com RBI356332/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

Acreage in the country available in Belton School District. Great place to build your home. 10.91 acres with Water Meter included. $63,000. Call Leta Stokes, RE/MAX Platinum 254-534-3521TFN

Lake View, Lake Access lot for sale in Arrowhead

Point. Belton Schools, No City Taxes. $69,000. Call Leta Stokes, RE/MAX Platinum. 254-534-3521.TFN

MANUFACTURED HOME FINANCING SPECIALISTS!No credit, bad credit, No SS# all ok! Owner finance new single or DW. O down with land, VA, FHA, first time buyer, no application fee. Call 830-625-5240. www.mhfi-nancingspecialists.com RBI356332/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15

Acreage in the country available in Belton School District. Great place to build your home. 10.91 acres with Water Meter includ-ed. $63,000. Call Leta Stokes, RE/MAX Platinum 254-534-3521TFN

Lake View, Lake Access lot for sale in Arrowhead Point. Belton Schools, No City Taxes. $69,000. Call Leta Stokes, RE/MAX Platinum. 254-534-3521.TFN

VOTED #1 IN SALESby Temple/BeltonHome Builders

Association

CUL-DE-SAC quiet loca-tion with park and walk-ing trail offering new 4 bedroom, 2 bath homes, great kitchen and ample storage space awesome family room. Priced in the low $140s. Call Paula.BUILDER HAS WONDERFUL EYE for detail; over 1800 square feet, all brick with 4 bedrooms 2 baths, plus office and spacious fam-ily room. Custom kitchen cabinets, brick fireplace, garden tub, sprinkler sys-tem and landscape pack-age. Ready for move-in and priced at $167,500.

B E A U T I F U L L Y WOODED location, plat plan for 12, 1/2 acre lots. Huge trees and only 1 block from Belton Lake at Westcliff Park Area. To be sold as one property over 7 acres. Call Paula for more details.

CHECK THIS OUT...only $49,900 for 3 bedroom 1 bath home. Very clean, just needs a little TLC. Located in Belton at 303 East Ave. P with over 1300 sqft. plus .414 of an acre lot. Lots of possibili-ties. Call Paula.

802 MARSHALL TO BEAUTIFUL SADDLE CREEK See the pride and quality of the detail offered in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, beauti-fully designed brick/stone exterior and stone fireplace. Dream kitchen of custom cabinets and granite counter tops with easy entertaining in for-mal dining and breakfast areas. Covered patio and hobby building too. Belton schools; priced at $180,000. Call Paula.

SUPERIOR in many ways so don't miss these NEW HOMES IN ECHO VISTA SUBDIVISION on McFADDAN STREET. 3&4 bedrooms include vaulted ceilings, 4 sides brick with unique styling. Upgrades available and possible color choices. Landscape package with privacy fence. 1,700 to 1,823 sq. ft. all for under $126,000 with closing cost allowance.

DON'T MISS THIS opportunity to own one of these 3 bedroom, 2 bath homes offering huge liv-ing areas, spacious kitch-ens with pantry and huge master. 4 sides brick and walking distance to school. 1700+ sq ft. for $110,00 and 1900+ sq. ft. for $129,000.

CUL-DE-SAC QUIET LOCATION and fea-tures 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths with 2,292 sq. ft. Plenty of space in this kitchen and pan-try. Comes with full sod and offering a closing cost allowance. Priced at $139,000. Call Paula for more details.

5, 10, 20 or 40 ACRES BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. Choose your tract, perfect home site and Horses Welcome.

START YOUR VERY OWN BUSINESS!!!... Be part of a newly developing area in Belton. 2+ acres commercially zoned. Call Paula for further details.

LAND, LAND, AND MORE LAND! Seven tracts at approximately 16.37 acres each & priced at only $57,200 per tract. Call paula.

LIBERTY VALLEY SUBDIVISION Liberty Valley Subdivision, New affordable homes with four sides brick, Texas style front porch offering 3 and 4 bedrooms, spa-cious kitchens with pantry and roomy family rooms. You will want to check these out over 1700 to 1840+ square feet for under $126,500. Several plans available.

Paula Golden,Realtor

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Paula Golden,Realtor

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Voted #1 in SaleSby Temple/Belton

Home Builders Association

SALADO WITH 2 ACRES horses welcome3BR 2.5 BA Master down new Wood & Tile Floors1931 Sqft $221,900 Just Listed READY FOR MOVE-IN 4 BR 2 BA 1870 Sqft Wood deck w/updates Belton Schools $137,000 SALADO AREA With 1 Acre 1898 Sqft 3 Bedrooms 2 Bath plus Flex Room Located just off FM 1670 W Amity Road$175,000 WHAT A DEALLarge Shop on +_1 Acre with 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Great porches $138,900.00 LAKE VIEW CONDOAccess to Pool and Tennis Courts includedUpdated only $62,500.00 LARGE LOT Over 2200 Sqft 4BR 2BA Mature TreesBelton Schools $129,900 1.34 ACRES Plus Shop4 Br 2 BA w/Wood, Tile & Carpet plus GraniteBelton Schools $130,000 NORTH BELTON 3BR 2 BA w/Handicap accessRemodeled in 2009 $123,900

RIVER VIEW W/Access 2.5 Acres, 3BR, 2.5BAMaple Wood Floors and Granite. Country SerenityBelton Area $265,000

Vacant Land 12 to 67+ Acres, Water Available, Restrictions, Livestock Welcome Price Ranging from $3200 to $2700 per acre.

COLQUITT AREA PARADE HOME3BR 2.5 BA Master Suite Down Stairs, Cooks Kitchen, loft & hobby area. 2632 Sqft$210,000 Nostalgic 3BR American classic with high ceilings, moldings, gleaming hard-woods and 2 car garage. With 2.29 acres, barn and fenced for horses. This light, bright home set amidst colorful plantings offers a gentler way of life at a very affordable $135,000.

AMERICAN CLASSIC new paint, flooring and appliances. 3 BR 2 BA Established North Temple$105,000 EAZY ACCESS TO 190 & I354BR 2 BA 1894 Sqft Laminate floors & SHOPBelton Schools $145,000 COUNTRY ESCAPE 2.2 acres 3BR 2.5BA plus Study. Barn & fence for animals. New Carpet & Paint.Salado Schools $179,000 2 adjacent 5 acre tracts. Could be pur-chased together for +/- 10 acres. New survey required. Water meter available, Restricted-no mobile or modular homes, livestock welcome. $7000 per acre.

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2601 Forest trail Sellers are ready to sell. Move-in condition. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living/dining, open den/breakfast/kitchen area. 2 car garage (many updates, including new paint, tile, laminate, and carpet; Jenn-Air cook-top, double oven, energy efficient windows; roof, garage doors and openers; ceiling fans in every room; sprinkler system), big enclosed patio, trees, fenced corner lot. Reduced price $119,900, appraised for $128,000.

Great location! No City Taxes! 4903 South Pea Ridge Road, Temple. Corner of Old Waco Road and South Pea Ridge Road. A total of 1.51 acres with brick home. 3 bedrooms (split), 2 baths, open living/dining area, free standing fireplace. Laminate, ceramic tile and carpet floors. All appliances convey. Central heat and air, Covered patio. Additional guest quarters with bath and central heat and air in back of extra large two-car garage (600 square feet!). Sprinkler system around house. Lots of big pecan and pear trees. Partly fenced. Open barn/stable. Belton ISD. $169,900. small town living near temple! 515 Lisa Circle in Troy. Nice clean brick home located on a cul-de-sac. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 closets in master bedroom, open den/dining area, laminate floors, central heat and air, attached 1 car gar garage, washer and dryer connections, patio, new hot water heater, privacy and chain link fence. 20 X16 nice insulated building with two windows and door doors in the back yard. Has a dog run in the back yard. Trees. Lot is 60 X 125. Shown by appointment only. Priced at $74,900. Country living on 1 acre with “like new” 2005 Palm Harbor mobile home (about 2048 SF. of living area). 3 BR (split), Master BA with garden tub & separate shower, his/hers closets, double vanities in both BA’s, master BR with built-ins (desk, etc.), open living, formal dining, eat-in kitchen, Low taxes. Financing available.

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THE STATE OF TEXASCITATION BY PUBLICATION-CIVILCause No. 251573-0To: THE KNOWN ANd UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GUSTOF FAJERSONGreetings: You are hereby com-manded to appear by filing a written answer to the PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION at or before 10 o’clock AM of the first Monday after the expiration of 42 days from the date of issuance of this Citation, the same being Monday, at or before 10 o’clock AM, before the Honorable 169th District Court, Bell County, Texas to be held at the Bell County

District Courts Building in Belton, Texas. Said PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION was filed in said court on July 11, 2011.The file number of said suit being No. 251573-0. The names of the parties in said suit are:C I T I M O R T G A G E INC VS GUSTOF O. FAJERSONThe nature of said suit being substantially as follows, to wit:You are hereby noti-fied that suit has been brought by CitiMortgage, Inc., its successors in interest and assigns, as Plaintiff against Gustof Fajerson and Heirs at Law of Gustof Fajerson as defendants, and any other person claiming any right, title, interest or possession in and to the property located at 1809 South 13th Street, Temple, Bell County, Texas and legally described as: BEING SOUTH TWENTY-FIVE FEET (S. 25’) OF LOT TWO (2) AND THE NORTH FORTY-FIVE FEET (N. 45’) OF LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK

NUMBER FIFTEEN (15) OF SOUTH PARK, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF TEMPLE, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF RECORD IN VOLUME 563, PAGE 151, OF THE DEED RECORDS OF BELL COUNTY, TEXAS. Plaintiff’s Petition is styled CitiMortgage, Inc., Plaintiff v. Gustof Fajerson and the Heirs at Law of Gustof Fajerson, deceased, Defendents, filed as cause number 251573-C in the District Court of Bell County Texas, 169th Judicial District. The petition seeks to foreclose the lien on the property and assert superior title to the above described prop-erty.This was issued at the request of attorney: Clint Chase, 5450 NW CENTRAL, SUITE 307 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092.Notice to defendant: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your

attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 am on Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judg-ment may be taken against you. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said court at office in Belton, Texas on January 31, 2012.Shelia Norman, District Clerk, P.O. Box 909, 1201 West Huey Road, Belton, Texas, By: S. Dunivesa 3/1,8,15,22

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SERVICESThe City of Belton has recently received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Texas Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Affairs, for waste-water system improve-ments under CDBG Grant Project #711040. Accordingly, the City is seeking to contract with an Engineer or Engineering Firm Licensed to practice in the State of Texas to prepare all preliminary and final design plans and specifications, to assist in the securing of property easements, and to conduct all nec-essary interim and final inspections. A complete Request for Proposal of Services

package outlining services required by the City, submission requirements, and eval-uation criteria has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain cop-ies of this Request for Proposal by contact-ing City Clerk Connie Torres at 254-933-5817. Please submit six (6) copies of your pro-posal of services and a statement of qualifica-tions. Proposals must be received by the City no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2012 to be considered. Proposals may be hand delivered to City Hall, located at 333 Water Street, or mailed to the City of Belton at PO Box 120, Belton TX 76513. Faxed or emailed proposals will

not be accepted. The City of Belton reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals, engineers or firms that submit pro-posals, as per the Texas Professional Services Procurement Act and the Uniform Grant and Contract Management Standards. The City of Belton reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.The City of Belton is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.3-1, 3-8

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PIERCE MIZE State Bar No.: 09867000 P O Box 908 Belton, Tx 76513 Telephone: (254) 939-9347 Facsimile: (254) 939-03033-8

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of DEAN OLTON DUNNING, Deceased, were issued on February 13,2012, in Cause No. 29,054, pending in the County Court at Law No. ONE, Bell County, Texas. to: SHARON DUNNING.All persons having claims against this estate which is cur-rently being adminis-tered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.c/o: DENNIS C. HOLLE Attorney at Law P O Box 908 Belton, Tx 76513Dated the 28th day of February 2012DENNIS C. HOLLE Attorney for SHARON DUNNING State Bar No.: 09867000 P O Box 908 Belton, Tx 76513 Telephone: (254) 939-9347 Facsimile: (254) 939-03033-8

NOTICE TO CREDITORSNotice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GARY J. MESSERICH, Deceased, were issued on February 17,2012, in Cause No. 29,082, pending in the County

Court at Law No. ONE, Bell County, Texas. to: DONNA SCHNEIDER.All persons having claims against this estate which is cur-rently being adminis-tered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.c/o: DENNIS C. HOLLE Attorney at Law P O Box 908 Belton, Tx 76513Dated the 28th day of February 2012DENNIS C. HOLLE Attorney for DONNA SCHNEIDER State Bar No.: 09867000 P O Box 908 Belton, Tx 76513 Telephone: (254) 939-9347 Facsimile: (254) 939-03033-8

NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JOE PARKS CARROLL, DECEASEDNotice is hereby given that original Letters of Testamentary were issued on February 8, 2012, in a proceed-ing styled Estate of Joe Parks Carroll, Deceased, in cause number 29,050, pend-ing in the County Court of Bell County, Texas.Claims may be present-ed in care of the attor-ney for the Independent Executrix, addressed as follows:Charlotte Ann Carroll Independent Executrix of the Estate of Joe Parks Carroll, Deceased c/o Ann Mewhinney Roberts & Roberts, L.L.P. 2501 East Elms Rd., Ste. A Killeen, Texas 76542-3019All persons having

claims against this estate which is current-ly being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner pre-scribed by law.Signed on February 9, 2012Roberts & Roberts, L.L.P., Attorneys for Charlotte Ann Carroll By: Ann Mewhinney3-8

THE STATE OF TEXASCITATION BY PUBLICATION-Parent and childCause No. 252672 - 01To: DAVIDGreetings: You are hereby com-manded to appear before the 426th District Court, Bell County, Texas to be held at the Bell County District Courts Building in Belton, Texas, to be held at the courthouse of said County in the City of Belton Texas, at or before 10 o’clock AM of the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days of service of which this citation, then and there to answer the ORIGINAL PETITION TO TERMINATE P A R E N T - C H I L D R E L A T I O N S H I P of DESTINI N & ROSS SAUCEDO, PETITIONER filed in said court on February 29, 2012, against DAVID, respondent, and said suit being number 252672 - 01 on the docket of said court, and in the inter-est of children PAYTON NICOLE SAUCEDO DOB: 09/07/11.The nature of which suit is a request to Termination. The court has authority

in this suit to enter any judgement or decree in the child’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relation-ship, the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s/children’s adoption.The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same accord-ing to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.This was issued at the request of attorney: Brett Pritchard, 2202 South W.S. YOUNG DRIVE KILLEEN, TEXAS 76543.NOTICE TO JOHN MATTHEW KNOWELL: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 am on Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judg-ment may be taken against you.Witness, Shelia Norman, District Clerk of Bell County, Texas. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said court at office in Belton, Texas on March 01,2012Shelia Norman, District Clerk, P.O. Box 909, 1201 West Huey Road, Belton, Texas, By: D. Wolf3-8

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CITATION BY PUBLICATIONCase Number 28765To: UNKNOWN HEIRSADRIENNE RAMSDEN S C H U M A C H E R , T e m p o r a r y Administrator, on 03/01/12, FILED A MOTION TO CONVERT T E M P O R A R Y ADMINISTRATION P E R M A N E N T ADMINISTRATION AND FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP in a proceed-ing styled: ALAYNE FULLER RAMSDEN, Deceased, and bearing the number of 28765 in the County Court of Bell County, Texas.The court will hear the aforesaid after the expiration of ten days, exclusive of the day of publication, from the date of this citation is published which will be March 08, 2012, in the County Court of Law No. 1 Courtroom, at the Bell County Justice Complex, 1201 Huey Road, in Belton, Texas.All persons interested in the aforesaid estate are commanded to appear at or before the time set for said hearing by fil-ing a written contest or answer to said applica-tion should they desire to oppose or contest it.Said written contest or answer shall be filed in the office of Shelley Coston, County Clerk, Bell County, Texas, P.O. Box 480, Belton, Texas 76513.The name and address of the attorney for applicant is: JOHN PATRICK ATKINS P.O. BOX 23248 WACO, TX 76702The officer serving this Citation shall, in com-

pliance with the Law, serve it by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in this, the County in which the decedent last resided as required by Section 50(b) of the Texas Probate Code, for not less than ten days before the return day hereof, exclusive of the day of publication, and the date of publi-cation said newspaper bears shall be the day of publication.Issued and given under my hand and seal of said Court at office on March 01, 2012.Shelley Coston County Clerk of Bell County, Texas PO Box 480 1201 Huey Road Belton, Texas 76513 by RAMOSLF03-08

THE STATE OF TEXASCITATION BY PUBLICATION-Parent and childCause No. 255713-0To: LISA MARIE ASTOR, FRANCISCO URIBE AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN MALESGreetings: You are hereby com-manded to appear before the 146th District Court, Bell County, Texas to be held at the Bell County District Courts Building in Belton, Texas, to be held at the courthouse of said County in the City of Belton Texas, at or before 10 o’clock AM of the Monday next after the expira-tion of 20 days of ser-vice of which this cita-tion, then and there to

answer the ORIGINAL PETITION TO FOR TERMINATION AND ADOPTION OF MINOR CHILD of WILFRED C & RENEE J. CONMEY, PETITIONER filed in said court on March 02, 2012, against LISA MARIE ASTOR, FRANCISCO URIBE AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN, respon-dent, and said suit being number 255713-0 on the docket of said court, and enti-tled in the Interest of Children ANTHONY JAMES URIBE DOB: 01/30/03, AT UCD MEDICAL CENTER IN SACRAMENTO, S A C R A M E N T O , C O U N T Y , CALIFORNIA.The nature of which suit is a request to Termination & Adoption. The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree in the child’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relation-ship, the appointment of a conservator with authority to consent to the child’s/children’s adoption.The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same accord-ing to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs.This was issued at the request of attorney: MIKE LACKMEYER, 2212 SUNNY LANE KILLEEN, TEXAS 76541.NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: You have been sued. You may employ an attor-

ney. If you or your attor-ney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this cita-tion by 10:00 am on Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judg-ment may be taken against you.Witness, Shelia Norman, District Clerk of Bell County, Texas. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said court at office in Belton, Texas on March 02,2012Shelia Norman, District Clerk, P.O. Box 909, 1201 West Huey Road, Belton, Texas, By: D. Wolf3-8

THE STATE OF TEXASCITATION BY PUBLICATION-DivorceCause No. 244953-0To: CLAUDIA LIZETTE BARTOLO-CHAVEZ WHEREVER SHE MAY BE FOUNDGreetings: You are hereby com-manded to appear before the 426th District Court, Bell County, Texas to be held at the Bell County District Courts Building in Belton, Texas, by fil-ing a written answer to the FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR DIVORCE at or before 10 o’clock AM of the Monday next after the expiration of 20 days after the date of ser-vice hereof, a copy of which accompanies this citation, in cause number 244953-0, styled PHILIP SCOTT EMBRY VS MARY EMBRY filed in said

court on October 05, 2011, and the nature of which suit is a request to Dissolve Marriage.The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree in the child’s interest which will be binding upon you, including the termination of the parent-child relation-ship, the determination of paternity and the appointment of a con-servator with authority to consent to the child’s/children’s adoption.The court has authority in this suit to enter any judgement or decree dissolving the mar-riage and providing for the division of property which will be binding on you. This was issued at the request of attor-ney: RENEE M KUHL, 3000 S. 31ST SUITE 410, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76504.Notice to Defendant: You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney do not file a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 am on Monday next following the expiration of twenty days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judg-ment may be taken against you.Witness, Shelia Norman, District Clerk of Bell County, Texas. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said court at office in Belton, Texas on March 06, 2012Shelia Norman, District Clerk, P.O. Box 909, 1201 West Huey Road, Belton, Texas, By: S. Duniversa03-08

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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor announced today that Elizabeth and Drayton McLane, Jr., have made the largest gift in the history of Mary Hardin-Baylor for the university’s new football stadium. The facil-ity will be named Crusader Stadium.

“We decided as a family that we wanted to help UMHB build an on-campus football stadium because we believe that athletic programs play a fundamental role in tying the student body to the university and strengthen school spirit,” the McLanes said. “We love supporting UMHB because the university is committed to Christian values, and Christian values have been important to the McLane family for genera-tions. Our son, Drayton III, is a member of the UMHB Board of Trustees; he and his wife, Amy, and their sons Drayton IV, Brooks, and Walker, and our son Denton and his wife, Amy, and sons Jeff and Jake join us in our continued support of Christian higher education at Mary Hardin-Baylor. We are excited about the momentum and direction of the university and want to be a part of what it can accomplish.”

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The university has been richly blessed by the friendship and generosity of the McLanes for many years, and we could not be more grateful to Elizabeth, Drayton, and their family for making this transformational gift.”

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The stadium has been designed in tandem with a new three-story student union building that incorpo-rates views of the playing field throughout the facility. The distinctive complex will merge student life and sports into an authentic experience in the center of the UMHB campus.

“Elizabeth and Drayton McLane have supported Crusader football from day one when a gift from the family helped pay for equipment and the team’s first set of uniforms

in 1998,” said Pete Fredenburg, head football coach. “This sta-dium is going to move our pro-gram to a new level of promi-nence and it would not have come to life without this gener-ous gift from the McLane fami-ly. Their generosity is amazing, and it is hard to find words to adequately express how grate-ful we are to this wonderful family.”

The stadium will be the first permanent home for the Crusader football team, which has played at Belton High School’s Tiger Field since its inaugural season in 1998. The program rapidly achieved national prominence and has posted an impressive 133-33 win-loss record in 14 seasons.

UMHB has won or shared nine of the last ten American Southwest Conference champi-onships and played in the Stagg Bowl for the NCAA Division III National Championship in 2004.

An official groundbreak-

ing ceremony for the new football stadium and student union building complex was held on February 3, 2012. Construction will begin this spring, and plans call for the project to be complete in the summer of 2013.

McLane Family makes largest in UMHB history for football stadium

Courtesy photoDrayton and Elizabeth McLane recently made the largest dona-tion in UMHB’s history for the new football stadium.

March 8, 2012

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