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School articles from 2006 and 2005 archived in the on-line edition of the Courier:
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Send a fourth grader a postcard
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Published Oct. 19, 2006 |
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Honor student wins Texas Student of the Year
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Published Sept. 14, 2006 |
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Bandera Electric Coop accepting school supply donations
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Published Aug. 10, 2006 |
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Jeffrey Scott receives a master degree
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Published June 22, 2006 |
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Rachel Payne Hallford graduates
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Published June 1, 2006 |
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An apple a day for area teachers
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Published March 16, 2006 |
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Scholarships available from Bandera County Republican Women's Club
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Published March 16, 2006 |
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Optimists donate $1000 to Special Olympics
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Published March 9, 2006 |
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ESL at Allende, Mexico
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Published Aug. 25, 2005 |
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Back to School ... Moments
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Published Aug. 25, 2005 |
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Medina ESL class goes to Mexico |
Published Aug. 4, 2005 |
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Christina Combs graduates |
Published Aug. 4, 2005 |
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Jureczki honored |
Published July 28, 2005 |
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English as a Second Language classes celebrate success |
Published June 30, 2005 |
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Twin Lakes Baptist Church offers affordable Christian education |
Published June 23, 2005 |
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Jessica Reid advances to international competition |
Published June 23, 2005 |
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Elton Pady attends Presidential Classroom |
Published June 23, 2005 |
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Bandera books scootin' to Mexico |
Published June 9, 2005 |
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Proposed House Bill would expand the Hazelwood Legacy Act |
Published May 12, 2005 |
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Passing rates rise on high stakes reading exams |
Published March 31, 2005
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Other school articles archived in the on-line edition of the Courier by school:
Send a fourth grader a postcard
Published Oct. 19, 2006
If you like sending postcards and your friends and relatives don't want anymore, then there are some fourth graders in Peshtigo, Wis., who would very much like to receive them.
They are apparently studying geography and want to see what other parts of the United States look like.
Jackie Shier of the Peshtigo Elementary Learning Center writes, "Our fourth grade class is currently studying the regions of the United States. We are learning about each state and their environment, landforms, and special places of interest. We are asking for your help. We would like people to send us postcards that show us what your state is like. This would give us the opportunity to get a first hand look at your state and help us to become aware of the great country we live in. If you would like to write a note on back we would appreciate it. We want to take this opportunity in advance to thank you for helping us make learning a fun and rewarding experience. We appreciate your help."
If you possess some Texas, especially Hill Country, and even better Bandera, post cards and are itching to put an address and a 24-cent on your post card, here's the address:
4th grade class
C/O Peshtigo Elementary Learning Center
341 N. Emery Ave.
Peshtigo, WI 54157
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Honor student wins Texas Student of the Year
Published Sept. 14, 2006
LBJ High School freshman Kelya Jureczki, daughter of Lawrence and Karen Jureczki of Johnson City, was selected as Texas Student of the Year for 2006. Kelya is the granddaughter of Urban (Coby) and Estela Jureczki of Bandera and Fain and Georgia Carroll of Mexia.
She attended the scholarship and recognition program in Houston July 14-16. Candidates were selected on their academic achievement, community involvement, school honors and achievements, knowledge abilities, development of personal abilities and communicative expression.
The purpose of the Student of the Year program is to give recognition to academic achievers, to give a scholarship to the top winner in each age division and to encourage students to purse their educational and career goals.
Kelya received a $1,000 scholarship, $500 for LBJ High School, student of the year tote bag and t-shirt, and school supplies.
She was the winner in the 12- and 14-year-old division.
She received medals for:
- First in student achievement
- First highest grade point average
- Top six overall candidates
- First ideal essay winner
- Top three overall finalists
- Student helping hands award
- First for student community involvement
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Bandera Electric Coop accepting school supply donations
Published Aug. 10, 2006
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Helping Kay Heisler deliver her handy work to the BEC school supply drive are her grandchildren Zoe and Katon Jones.
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Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc. is taking donations of school supplies at its offices (Bandera, Comfort and Leakey). Kay Heisler, from the Lakehills area, saw in the paper that BEC was taking the donations and she wanted to help area kids have the stuff they need at school. She hand made eight unique bags and filled them with some essential supplies. "I don’t care where these go; I just want them to be used by children who need them," said Kay.
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Bandera Area Residents Graduate from Schreiner University
Published Aug. 3, 2006
Four Bandera area residents graduated from Schreiner University July 6.
Gilbert Bower of Bandera was awarded a Master of Education degree in teaching. Honors include Master of Education Graduate Student of the Year.
Dayle S. Heiner of Pipe Creek was awarded a Master of Education degree in teaching. Heiner is the son of RoShell and Jerome Heiner of Fredericksburg.
Regina Hillis of Lakehills was awarded a Master of Education degree in teaching. Hillis is the daughter of Regina Hillis.
Brittany Timmons of Pipe Creek was awarded a Master of Education degree in teaching. Timmons is the daughter of Vicki and Danny Pendleton of Stephenville and Weatherford.
Schreiner University is an independent coeducational liberal arts university related by choice and by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). For more information, visit Schreiner’s Web site at www.schreiner.edu or call the Office of Admission at (830)792-7217.
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Rachel Payne Hallford graduates
Published June 1, 2006
The Faculty & Graduating Class of the University of Texas at San Antonio announce the Graduation and the awarding of the degree of Bachelor of Arts from the College of Education and Human Development to Rachel Payne Hallford Saturday, May 13, 2006. Rachel Payne Hallford, the daughter of Stan and Diane Payne, plans to pursue a career in teaching.
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An apple a day for area teachers
Contributed
Published March 16, 2006
The Bandera County Republican Women's Club decided to honor public school teachers this week to celebrate "Public School Awareness Week."
What better way to honor teachers than with the proverbial apple?
Every public school teacher in Bandera County's school districts -- BISD, MISD and UISD -- has (or will) receive an apple from the Republican Women's Club. Teachers in Utopia will receive their apples next week.
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Scholarships available from Bandera County Republican Women's Club
Published March 16, 2006
The Bandera County Republican Women's Club will be awarding three $500 scholarships for the year 2006. All high school seniors residing in Bandera County are eligible. Applications may be picked up at your counselor's office now. Home schoolers may contact Lenna Newnam, Scholarship Chair, at 830-796-4452.
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Optimists donate $1000 to Special Olympics
Contributed
Published March 9, 2006
The Hill Country Special Olympics received a major donation from the Bandera Optimist Club. Optimists Genevieve Modarelli, Wheeler Hanks, and Jean Heep presented a check for $1,000 to BISD Special Education Director and several Special Olympic athletes. In addition to their $1,000 donation, the Bandera Optimist Club is issuing a challenge to other service organizations to provide similar donations to the Hill Country Special Olympics.
The Hill Country Special Olympics will be held at the Bandera High School Athletic Stadium on April 4th beginning at 8:30 AM. Nine school districts will be invited from the Hill Country area with approximately 150 participants, 100 coaches, 75 student volunteers and 50 adult volunteers visiting Bandera ISD that day.
"We are very excited about this wonderful opportunity but we have many plans to make" said Bandera ISD Special Education Director Patricia Galm. "The Hill Country Special Olympics, a non-profit organization, will need to raise approximately $5,000 for this event."
Because there is no expense to the student athletes the money raised will cover the cost of the medals (every athlete wins a medal), t-shirts, supplies and equipment for the event. Businesses and individuals are encouraged to help sponsor the Special Olympics. Sponsorship levels are available as follows: Platinum - $1,000; Gold - $500; Silver - $100; and Bronze - $50.
If you would like to donate to the Special Olympics fund please make checks payable to Hill Country Special Olympics. Please send donations to: Hill Country Special Olympics; C/O Bandera ISD; P.O. Box 727; Bandera, Texas 78003;
Attention: Patricia Galm. A receipt will be mailed to you for tax purposes, so please provide your mailing address.
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ESL at Allende, Mexico
Published Aug. 25, 2005
Duane Pitts' English as a Second Language (ESL) class invited Bandera residents to Allende, Mexico for its graduation party. Several Bandera folks accepted the invitation including new Bandera County Courier ad representative Sue Wilson -- who took this great picture of the celebration.
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Back to School ... Moments
Published Aug. 25, 2005
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Pipe Creek School secretary Rebecca Huckabee arrived early with Keith, Kevin -- and first timer--kindergarten student Rebecca.
Hill Country Elementary kindergarten student Jeanine Dorrough gets comfort from mother Dee Dee on the first day of school.
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Pipe Creek Christian School has 51 students this year, a 38 percent increase over last year, and eight teachers. They have added "logic" for middle school students, the sorting and application of knowledge. Students this year returned to a renovated chapel and annex building.
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Medina ESL class goes to Mexico
Published Aug. 4, 2005
Everyone is invited to the Sunday, Aug. 21 English as a Second Language (ESL) graduation party at the hotel Caci's in Allende, Coahulla, Mexico, from 2-6 p.m. A caravan will leave the Bandera library at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21 and will be accompanied by a bilingual Allende, Mexico native to help with translations.
Duane Pitts ESL class of 40 in Allende decided to throw the party and invite Bandera counterparts to their clubs: Lions, the Chamber, Trail Riders and Ranchers Association Because both Bandera and Allende are small, rural towns with a focus on rodeo and trail riding, the citizens of Allende are interested in investigating the possibility of becoming Bandera's "sister city."
"They realized they were the same kind of people," Pitts explained, "after watching a video about Bandera. Allende is 180 miles from Bandera, a three-hour drive. It's a non-drug, clean town with wonderful people and much like it was 100 years ago. This is what Mexico is all about -- not the troubled, violent border towns you hear about on the news. Interpreters will be there. John Hegemier (Kronkosky Library Director) will be there to make bread pudding. The Patsy Cline Band will entertain. I get to cook the barbecue!"
Those wanting to join the party in Mexico are invited to show up at the library at 9 a.m. and tag along for the adventure.
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Christina Combs graduates
Published Aug. 4, 2005
Christina Combs, the daughter of R.L. Alexander and Donna Combs-Alexander, graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in May, 2005.
Combs has worked for the Bandera County Treasurer's office for six years. She graduated with a bachelors degree in business management. Her brother, Travis Combs, is a junior at Bandera High School.
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Jureczki honored
Published July 28, 2005
Honor student Kaznie Jureczki, daughter of Lawrence and Karen Jureczki of Johnson City and the granddaughter of Estella Jureczki of Bandera, has been named Texas Student of the Year.
Candidates are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, school honors and achievements, knowledge abilities, development of personal abilities and communicative expression.
The purpose of the Student of the Year program is to recognize high achievers, give a scholarship to the top winner in each age division and encourage students to pursue their educational and career goals.
Kaznie received a $1,000 scholarship and numerous other prizes for her outstanding work.
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English as a Second Language classes celebrate success
BCC Staff
Published June 30, 2005
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ESL Students enjoy a field trip to the 5 missions of San Antonio.
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Accomplishments for the Bandera and Medina English as a Second Language (ESL) classes held in the Bandera and Medina libraries and taught by Duane Pitts have been as diverse as is the group of 20 students enrolled in the courses.
All students raised their reading proficiency by one grade level. Pitts said that employers need to note that improvement because it would be to their benefit to provide ESL classes to their employees. "Statistics show that if you can raise reading proficiency by one grade level, you make employees 10 percent more productive at work and the turnover rate drops by 40 percent. This is a heads up Mr. Employer. The classes are free. It costs the employer zero to make better employees. I think ESL in the work place is an up and coming idea."
Pitts' classes also helped send 5,000 used books to the Allende, Mexico school system. They participated in the harvest festival hosted by the Boys and Girls Club in Bandera and visited five missions in San Antonio on field trips. One class member made an application for U.S. citizenship (in English), one got a driver's license after taking the test in English and one passed a beautician's exam in English. One student applied for a green card and two of the students applied for and gained employment after an interview conducted in English.
"That's the goal," Pitts explained. "For students to get a good job. Every single student graduated and raised their ability by one grade level, which is a pretty strong showing for 20 students."
ESL classes also provide tutoring, homework and reading assistance to the children of ESL students. This allows them to attend class and receive real homework assistance for their children. They also receive supervision on computers.
Orientation for next year's classes will be held at the Bandera Library on Monday, Aug. 29, beginning at 7 p.m. and at the Medina library on Tuesday, Aug. 30, beginning at 7 p.m. Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday in Bandera at 7 p.m., beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 7, and on Tuesday and Thursday in Medina at 7 p.m., beginning on Sept. 8.
The cost of the classes will depend on how many books and supplies are obtained from Region 20.
An additional note from Medina
"It just doesn't happen!" exclaimed adult education area supervisor Sandy Snyder of the Texas Education Agency (Region 20). "It's very rare that an entire ESL class makes such marked improvement during the year."
Well, then, "never say never" in Medina, where instructor Duane Pitts reports that a higher grade level of expertise was attained this year by every single student enrolled in his adult education class of English as a Second Language!
Aside from the students' honors, Mr. Pitts notes that it was a busy term for extracurricular activities too. The Medina ESL class participated in the Boys and Girls Club of Bandera's Harvest Festival and took a field trip to the five missions of San Antonio.
Congratulations to the students and to their instructor for this remarkable progress!
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Twin Lakes Baptist Church offers affordable Christian education
BCC Staff
Published June 23, 2005
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Students work at their "offices" at Twin Lakes Baptist School, a system that helps attention-challenged students. Students are tested and work at their own performance levels.
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Pastor Frank McCarley came to shepherd Twin Lakes Baptist Church oneand- a-half years ago bringing a vision with him to the 100-member, nine-year old church and a commitment to offer the benefits of affordable Christian education to parents.
Twin Lakes Baptist Church uses the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) curriculum which is accredited with southern colleges. ACE graduates have been accepted at West Point and many other major universities.
"What I like about ACE," McCarley explains, "is the flexibility of the education. Every child is better in one study area than another. This program helps the child develop at his or her own level instead of going through a group where the teacher is forced by time constraints to push the class through. Public school teachers can't wait on one student to catch up."
Benefits of a Christian School education, McCarley says, include the small class size, individualized teacher instruction, Bible-based learning and discipline. "We are a tool for the parents. Parents have a God-given responsibility to teach their children. We're here to help. Our instruction is similar to college: teaching students where to find the answers and how to solve problems. A child learns how to educate himself or herself. A child isn't penalized because they miss something. They have an opportunity to catch up.
"We have a really good kindergarten curriculum. We test reading readiness before the child moves from kindergarten to first grade. ACE is also good because people recognize it more than some of the other Christian curriculums. By the time they graduate, our junior and senior students can take college courses through Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.
"When I came here as a pastor, I had a burden for people who wanted their children to have a Christian education," relates McCarley whose three children are grown. "Some of our members said their children were having problems in public school. We wanted to offer a Christ-centered education for Christian families and make it affordable. My wife Paula and I raised our kids in Christian education where they were taught values, about the Bible and how to be good citizens. We have a scripture memory program. That's the most important thing: God's wisdom opens up minds and makes it easier for kids to learn other subjects.
"Students do not have to be members of this church to attend the school but they do need a letter of recommendation from their pastor. This is not a reform school. And we have limited resources for special-ed students."
Twin Lakes Baptist School gives students the Stanford Achievement Test each year to measure progress. Students also have the opportunity to participate in ACE academic competitions and meet other ACE students from around the world. That, McCarley believes, helps students to "see what can be done and challenges them to do better. Our goal is for them to be the best they can be for the Lord."
Twin Lakes Baptist School also has a music program. Frank McCarley teaches guitar and Paul teaches piano. "Music is important to every aspect of life," McCarley believes. Twin Lakes Baptist School also offers archery. Students take monthly field trips. Last year they visited the Alamo and Enchanted Rock. This year, they plan to tour the Houston Space Center and the Glen Rose Creation Research Center.
School begins on Aug. 15. Enrollment for kindergarten through 12th grade continues through June. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 830-796-4830.
McCarley retired from the U.S. Army after 24 years, having achieved the rank of major. He graduated from Tennessee Temple University and pastored Sherwood Baptist Church in Tennessee before coming to Bandera.
Twin Lakes Baptist Church holds Sunday School at 10 a.m., worship services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, and services on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Vacation Bible School, "Solar Express, Empowered by the Son," will be held on July 11-15, from 9 a.m. to noon with a high-profile rodeo ministry on hand for Bible instruction and face painting. For more information, call 830-796-4830.
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Jessica Reid advances to international competition
Published June 23, 2005
Jessica Reid, 13, daughter of Jason and Robin Reid, attended the International Student Convention for the Accelerated Christian Education in Warrensburg, Mo. the week of May 21-26. After placing second in the Regional Convention at Palacios, Jessica advanced to the International Convention where she competed in the dramatic monologue platform event. There were approximately 2,700 students from various parts of the world including Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Jessica attends school at Twin Lakes Baptist Academy where she will be a freshman this upcoming year.
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Elton Pady attends Presidential Classroom
Published June 23, 2005
Elton Pady Jr., a student at Bandera High School, will attend Presidential Classroom's National Security in a Democracy program, June 25-July 2. Presidential Classroom (PC), the leader in civic education, provides the best and brightest high school juniors and seniors unprecedented access to the learders who shape America's public policy. Participants will explore the role the government, military and private sector play in planning and executing defense and homeland security policy.
During the week-long program, PC Scholars interact with Washington insiders, including Members of Congress, presidential appointees, senior military officials, top business leaders and journalists. Students observe the U.S. Congress in action, visit their congressional offices and debate current issues with peers from the United States and abroad. They also visit the renowned sites of our nation's capital such as the White House (by special invitation), the U.S. Department of State and Arlington National Cemetery. Additional program highlights include a seminar on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, an exclusive tour of the Pentagon and visits to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Training Academy and Manassas National Battlefield in Virginia.
Former Congressman Jack Buechner, CEO and President of PC said, "Our students meet and question the people who make and shape our nation's policies. No other program melds leadership, academics and current events in such an appealing combination. Our students return home with a new perspective on American politics and the world."
In 1968, Presidential Classroom, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, 501(c)3 civic education organization, began to prepare young leaders for responsible citizenship and provide outstanding high school students the chance to explore the political process firsthand. Aimed at high school juniors and seniors with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, Presidential Classroom offers seven unique and challenging leadership development experiences, focusing on key issues such as business, media, science and technology, law and justice, national security, and international relations. For more information visit our Web site at www.presidentialclassroom.org.
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Bandera books scootin' to Mexico
Published June 9, 2005
Thanks to Duane Pitts' English as a Second Language (ESL) class and Chante' Raeke's Key Club International project, 5,000 books are on the way from Bandera to Allende, Mexico.
Allende, Mexico is a town of 30,000 approximately 30 miles south of Eagle Pass. Many students in Pitts' ESL class are from Allende. His class was invited to spend Christmas and New Year's there. While there, Pitts took five boxes of old children's books that had been culled from the Bandera library but were in good condition. The books were so well received that he began planning a return with more books.
Pitts took his request for good, used books to the Kiwanis Club and the Key Club at Bandera High School. Both clubs embraced the book project and Chante' Raeke, the Lt. Governor for Division 5 of Key Club International, went around to Bandera County schools collecting more books. The result of the joint project is two trailers of books that will be packed on Friday and driven to Allende early Saturday morning.
Anyone wanting more information on becoming an ESL student or donating books can call Pitts at 830-796-3970. More books are welcomed, but they must be in good condition.
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Proposed House Bill would expand the Hazelwood Legacy Act
Contributed
Published May 12, 2005
The Hazelwood Act entitles eligible veterans and the children of service members who die during or directly due to their service in the armed forces to free tuition and free or reduced fees for up to 150 college credit hours. Even though Texas is home to 1.7 million veterans, only between 8,000-9,000 veterans are currently using the Hazlewood exemption.
The authors of SB 774 Hazelwood Legacy Act are Senator Van de Putte and Representative Uresti, both from San Antonio.
If passed, SB 774 would extend unused Hazelwood hours to the children and grandchildren of a veteran. It corrects a drafting error to allow a veteran who has used part of his benefits to pass the remaining Hazlewood hours to his child. A legacy student must exhaust any federal benefit available to him or her before using Hazelwood. The legacy student must make academic progress, as defined by the individual school.
The original intent of the Hazlewood benefit was to reward wartime veterans. The Texas Legislature has never declared the Cold War over. Peacetime vets since June 27, 1950 have thus been unable to use Hazelwood. The Hazelwood Legacy program would end after 10 years. Legacy students would also be required to work for the school they attend for a third of the number of legacy hours being used and volunteer for a veteran organization for a third of the number of legacy hours.
Jennie Costilow is the committee director for the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations. Senator Van de Putte is acting chair for the bill. For more information or to voice support or opposition to this bill, call 512-463-7683.
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Passing rates rise on high stakes reading exams
Contributed
Story ran March 31, 2005
Passing rates on the third and fifth grade state reading tests continued to rise this spring, even as the passing requirements increased.
Results released by the Texas Education Agency show that 89% of the 267,009 third grade students passed the English version of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) reading exam, which they took on February 23rd. At Bandera ISD, 92% of the 145 students passed the third grade reading exam. 75% percent of the 273,003 students in the state who took the fifth grade TAKS reading test in English passed the exam. At Bandera ISD, 82% of the 147 students passed the fifth grade reading exam.
Texas has phased in the passing requirements for the more rigorous TAKS since 2003. The passing standards are fully implemented for grades 3-10 as of this spring and will be fully implemented for the exit-level test in 2006. To provide an apples-toapples comparison, passing rates are compared at the fully phased-in level, known as the Panel Recommendation, between 2004 and 2005, even though a lower passing standard was in place last year. At the Panel Recommendation level, third-grade students in every major ethnic group increased their passing rates by one to two percent over 2004 levels. 82% of African-American students in third grade passed the reading exam. The passing rate for Hispanic students was 85% in 2005 in the state. At Bandera ISD, the passing rate for Hispanic students was 75%. The passing rate for white students was 95% in the state. At Bandera ISD, the passing rate for white students was 95%.
37% of the third grade students reached the high performance level known as Commended Performance. At Bandera ISD, 37% of the students achieved the Commended Performance level. Students who performed at this level missed only a few questions on the 36-item test. The passing requirement to reach the Commended Performance level has been unchanged since 2003. That year, the first year the TAKS was given, only 26% of the students reached this high category of performance.
This year, fifth-grade students for the first time must pass the TAKS reading and math tests to be promoted to sixth grade. 75% of the 273,003 fifth grade students in the state met the reading requirement by passing that TAKS exam. At Bandera ISD, 82% of the 147 students tested passed the fifth grade reading exam. The students won't take the math test until April 5th.
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Specializing in Wildlife Management, Rain Water Collectors, Prescribed Burning, Turkey Feeders, Mapping, and Conversion from 1-D-1 Ag to Wildlife Valuation.
Paul Garrison III
830-589-7473
E-mail: ter@hctc.net
www.BlueOak
Consulting.com
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FS Visions
We Make Your Name Shine!
Specializing in Foil Graphics
Business Cards
Brochures
Flyers
Gift Certificates
Posters
Invitations
210-422-7180
209 PR 1501
PO Box 404
Bandera
Faye & Gary Scott
E-mail: s316gf@aol.com
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Circle H Pest Control
We kill what's bugging you!
Jay Harmon Owner/Operator
(Formerly w/Team Pest Control)
Now servicing old and new customers.
Got Bugs?
Call 830-688-9901
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Reynolds Diversified
Home Improvements
Remodeling, Room Additions, Repairs, Siding, Int. Ext., Paint, Roofing, Concrete
Office 830-510-4924
Cell 210-887-0190
Owner: Mark Reynolds
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Wayne Wharton & Son
Construction Co.
Back Hoe Service
Septic Tank
Installation
(Lic. Inst. #1611)
Water Lines
Driveways
Dump Truck Hauling
Brush Clearing
Serving Bandera & the Surrounding Counties
Over 30 Years Experience
(830)796-3677-Wayne
(830)377-4506-Ian
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McMullan
Insurance
Agency, Inc.
We're happy to insure
General Liability
Property
Life & Health
Bonds • Home
Trucks & Cars
Umbrella Coverage
(830)796-3725
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A&A Gonzales Fencing
Farm & Ranch
Bobcat Services
Post Holes
Metal Buildings
Pole Barns
Johnny Gonzales
Free Estimates
830-370-5817
830-796-3140
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Hubble Tech, LLC
Gate Operators
Commercial & Residential
Custom Gate Entrances
We service all gate operators
Rocky Hubble
210-688-3827
800-725-3827
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Adamietz Plumbing
Johnny Adamietz
Roto-Rooter Service
Remodeling
New Construction
Service & Repair
(Call Eva at Hair Unlimited)
830-796-4368
830-634-7517 (Home)
Serving Bandera County & the Hill Country
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For God and Country
A Christian and Veteran Gift Shop
Rosaries and First Communion Sets, Bibles and Covers, Children's Bibles, Shield of Strength.
Armed Forces pin, caps, car ribbon magnets, items for the military enthusiast.
Variety of residential and commercial flags and poles.
(830)796-9880
10 am to 6 pm Tue-Sat
1310 Mulberry, Bandera
Side Street Behind Post Office
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Mike Newman
A Ranch Service Company
Fencing - All Types
Ranch Entries
Automatic Gate Openers
Horse Pens ¥ Barns ¥ Cabins
Ranch Consultant
Certified Agricultural Teacher
Dedicated to serving Hill County Ranchers
830-796-4771
Cell 830-460-1912
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Pipe Creek Trading Company
Antiques
Hwy. 16 just west of Pipe Creek
(830)535-6884
Cell: (210)884-1533
P.O. Box 63566
Pipe Creek, TX 78063
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Lloyd Mays Auction
Auctions Estates Liquidations Consignments
(830)460-1043
(830)612-2251
PO Box 63831
Pipe Creek
lloyds@swbell.net
TX#11842
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Pipe Creek Animal Clinic
11113 St. Hwy 16 S
Pipe Creek
830-535-4406
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Home & Ranch Repairs
Pasture Mowing
Decks • Painting
More
Call Joe Sides
830-589-7110
Lifetime resident of Bandera County
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4 Seasons
Air Conditioning
& Heating
Residential & Commercial
Service all models
changeout
830-796-4647
4110 Hwy 16 S
Bandera
www.4seasonsaircon.com
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Omega Tile Co.
Craig Honaker Jr.
Specializing in bathrooms, floors, showers, countertops and patios.
529 Green Oak Drive
Pipe Creek
830-510-6258
830-688-6505
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Beer & Martinez, LLP
Law Offices
(830)796-8611
158 Hwy 16 South
30 years trial experience
Law school adjunct professors
Auto, Truck Accidents
Injury, Wrongful Death Cases
Wills • Probate • Divorces
Business Cases
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Ranchers and Landowners Association of Texas
offers
CASH REWARD
For information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person or persons committing crimes against its members/property or wildlife.
(830)589-STOP(7867) or
1-800-792-GAME (4263)
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Propane Energy
Call our Office for Prompt, Friendly Service
Ask us about metered tank service!
830-612-2900
800-292-5656
Bandera Ð Pipe Creek
Medina Ð Tarpley
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Victor Strickland Tractor Works
Have tractor will work!
Shredding
Post Hole Digging
Front-end Loader
210-355-0345 Mobile
830-796-3358 Home
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All County Plumbing
"Know before you owe."
Priced by the job, not the hour.
830-796-9021
Lic. # M-13956
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Propane Depot
Propane delivery for your home or business
Tank Sales ¥ Service
RV Fuels ¥ Cylinder Filling
2 Miles north of Pipe Creek on SH 16
830-510-4777
Bandera County's only locally owned and locally operated propane dealer
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Cow Creek
414 Main Street
Bandera
830-796-3323
Trophies & Plaques
Signs & Banners
Photography
T-shirts & caps
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D'Spain Sales & Service, Inc.
Residential & Commerical
Air Conditioning & Heating
Sales & Installation
Repair & Maintenance
Electrical
Contracting & Repair
Water Well Service
Pumps
Residential & Commercial
804 Eleventh St.
Bandera
830-796-3697
800-371-9977
MASTER CARD & VISA ACCEPTED
FINANCING AVAILABLE
www.dspaininc.com
LIC#TACLB001925C TECL19156 PUMP#4449PKL
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Smith Computer Services
Computer repair available locally
Business & Residential Services provided
Repairs, Upgrades, Networking
Antivirus/Spyware detection & removal
On site Service
Mike Smith
Over 30 years Experience in the Computer Industry
830-589-7249
www.smith
computerservice.com
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Bandera Barber Shop
1547 Hwy 16 N
Bandera
830-377-2097
Coy Merrit
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D'Spain Sales & Service, Inc.
Residential & Commerical
Air Conditioning & Heating
Sales & Installation
Repair & Maintenance
Electrical
Contracting & Repair
Water Well Service
Pumps
Residential & Commercial
804 Eleventh St.
Bandera
830-796-3697
800-371-9977
MASTER CARD & VISA ACCEPTED
FINANCING AVAILABLE
www.dspaininc.com
LIC#TACLB001925C TECL19156 PUMP#4449PKL
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Hair Unlimited
Sculptured Nails
Mon-Fri 8-6
Saturday 8-4
796-4368
806 Main
Bandera
If you hair is not becoming to you
...You should be coming to us.
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Ranchers and Landowners Association of Texas
protects the property rights of all land owners.
If you own property, you should be a member.
Call 830-796-4750.
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House Doctor
Tom Fousek
Honey Do's
Decks • Ramps
Gutters • Siding
No Job Too Small!
Servicing Bandera, Medina, Vanderpool, Utopia & Leakey areas
830-796-5599
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BANDERA
Paint & Body
2692 HWY 16 S
Bandera
830-796-4004
• FREE ESTIMATES
• INSURANCE CLAIMS & PRIVATE PAY WELCOME
• AUTO GLASS REPLACEMENT
• ALL MAKES & MODELS, FOREIGN & DOMESTIC
• I-CAR CERTIFIED
• GM CERTIFIED
• FRAME & COLLISION REPAIR
• CUSTOM PAINT
OPEN M-F • 8-5
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NH Electric, Inc.
Residential & Commerical
Transfer Switches
Lighting & Surge Protectors
Code & Safety Electrical Inspection
New Construction
Service & Repairs
Free Estimates
Ask about our Senior Discount
142 Industrial Drive
Boerne
830-249-3927
SA Metro 830-816-2433
Cell 210-213-9056
MASTER CARD & VISA ACCEPTED
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Air Conditioning & Electric, LLC
Since 1980
830-796-4647
800-891-6278
Cell: 210-831-4361
New Construction
Sales & Service
Electrical Service & Installation
4110 St. Hwy 16 S
Bandera
Major Credit Cards
LIC#TACLB009099E TECL#18817
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Michael Glick
Insurance
Farmers
Registered Representative
Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC
116 N Plant Ave.
Boerne
(830)796-4442
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A Touch of Class Catering
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Wedding Receptions
Intimate Dinners
Private Parties
Corporate Meetings
Over 30 years experience
Cakes by Dan
830-796-9223
Specializing in custom cakes and full service catering
www.cakesbydan.com
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Stein's of Bandera
Pick up location for
Lemon Tree Cleaners
Next Day Service
Professional dry cleaning
laundry • leather
alterations
M-F 8 am-5 pm
Sat till noon
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KM Auto Sales
Bandera's #1 Used Car Source
830-460-7660
866-858-7660
2018 HWY 16 N
(1 mile N of Bandera)
In-House Financing & Warranties available up to 4 years.
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Cow Creek
Gifts, Engraving, Photo Processing
Film Developing ¥ Digital Processing • Laser Engraving ¥ Plaques & Trophies • Bling-Bling Shirts ¥ Banners • Vinyl Window Decals • Case Knives & Engraving
414 Main Street ¥ Bandera Texas
Email: allen1013@sbcglobal.net
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CS Enterprises
Site Work, Roads, Land Clearing, Tanks, Dams, Hauling, Trenching
Eco Friendly
No Job Too Large or Too Small
830-486-8230
Bandera
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DKL Enterprises
Bandera Outdoor Power Equipment, LLC
Parts • Sales
Service
Briggs & Stratton • Tecumseh • Kohler • Poulan • MTD • Shindaiwa • Redmax • ATV • Mules
272 Old Medina Hwy
Bandera
830-796-7456
800-796-7127
www.dougsmower.com
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Dan's Window Rangers
We specialize in Window Washing
Pressure Washing
Screen Cleaning
Dan's Window Rangers
Free Estimates
830-796-9222
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Country Puppy
Dog Grooming Saloon
2046 Hwy. 16 N
Bandera
Tues-Sat
Appointments
830-796-8004
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Denise's Critter Care & More
Bonded & Insured
Professional Services in your home
Less stress for your pet!
Denise McPartland
Member of Pet Sitters International
E-mail: dcrittercare@aol.com
830-370-7772
830-796-3852
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Bandera County has a serious stray animal problem.
Do your part to help those who are helping the situation!
Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League
830-510-6879
Animal Welfare Society of Bandera County
830-751-2886 (dogs)
830-751-2595 (cats)
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Dominick's Painting
and Paper Hanging
Mildew Removal
Water Blasting
Interior/Exterior
Service & Repairs
988 Cypress Park Lane
Pipe Creeek
830-510-4910
Cell 830-688-1477
Email: dompaint@wildblue.net
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For God and Country
A Christian and Veteran Gift Shop
(830)796-9880
Shields of Strength
Military styled ID tags (Dog Tags)
Available in sports, military, police, firefighter, medic alert and veteran styles.
Authorized for wear with military uniform.
Available to be customized for your church or unit.
Ask for free brochure on history of Shields of Strength.
10AM to 6PM TUE-SAT
1310 Mulberry, Bandera
Side Street Behind Post Office
God Bless America and God Bless Texas
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Hill Country
Animal League
Spay/Neuter Assistance is now available at our new office at 924 N. Main in Boerne. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9-5 and Saturday from 10-3. Call us at 830-249-2341 for more information.
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Jet Concrete
Commercial
Residential
Insured for your protection
Slabs • Driveways • Retaining Walls • Dams • Bridges • Low Water Crossings
Jason Laskowski
PO Box 3099 Bandera
(830)688-1174
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Cowboy CAD
Drafting & Design Service
TW (Tim) Churchman
(830)796-8350
Over 20 years experience in the drafting field
From Sketch to Construction
3997 Hiwy 16 South
Scott Asher Design Center
Bandera
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Tree Trimming
Bandera, Flying L Ranch, Tarpley & Medina Areas
Call Larry
830-796-5515
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Bobby Reagan Electrical Services
h 830-796-8522
c 830-688-6699
New Construction
Remodel • Repair
Meter Loop
Lighting Design
License #22934
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