Upcoming events
• March 4 Noon,
Bellmead Chamber
meeting, Bellmead
Civic Center
Sponsored by
Bellmead Chamber banquet slated for May 7
The Bellmead Chamber of Commerce banquet will be May 7 at the
Bellmead Civic Center.
Scholarships will be presented
to La Vega high school students.
Funds for the scholarships were
raised through the annual Bellmead
Chamber golf tournament.
Sponsorships are $400, a table of
six is $175 and an individual ticket
is $35.
For more information, visit
BellmeadChamber.com or call (254)
799-1552.
• April 1 Noon,
Bellmead Chamber
meeting, Bellmead
Civic Center
Sponsored by
SIMER & TETENS
• May 6 Noon,
Bellmead Chamber
meeting, Bellmead
Civic Center
• May 7 Bellmead
Chamber Banquet,
Bellmead Civic Center
• June 3 Noon,
Bellmead Chamber
meeting, Bellmead
Civic Center
• Oct. 1 Bellmead
Chamber Golf
Tournament
Call (254) 799-1552
to sponsor a meeting.
Inside
Bellmead City Update
City of Bellmead
election
La Vega Honor Rolls
The City of Bellmead will install a new welcome sign near Sam’s Club and the corner of Highway 84 / Bellmead
Drive and Interstate 35.
City of Bellmead installs new welcome sign
The City of Bellmead is installing a new welcome sign
near Sam’s Club and the corner
of Highway 84 / Bellmead Drive
and Interstate 35.
The project has been delayed by weather but is expected to be completed soon.
The foundation and flag poles
have been set, according to
Bellmead City Councilman
Kevin Wilson. The project is
being funded by the Bellmead
Economic Development Corporation.
“The total cost for the project
including landscape, wall, flag
poles with solar powered lights,
and sign construction will be
approximately $32,000,” said
Wilson.
The signage is similar to the
project that was installed near
Tirey Road to welcome motorists entering Bellmead from the
east.
“Good quality signage and
boundaries are an important part
of any city’s identity and definition,” said Wilson. “It shows that
the citizens have pride and ownership of their city and want to
be recognized as a special entity
deserving the attention of others. By taking pride in ourselves
and our city we demonstrate
to others that we are valuable
and worthy of their attention.
This in turn should allow for the
peaked curiosity and interest of
the many thousands of people
who pass through Bellmead
everyday and encourage them
to see us as we see ourselves.”
BellmeadChamber.com
Wilson said the investment
in signage is an investment in
the city.
“We believe this effort, along
with other ongoing efforts, will
entice these visitors and cause
them to be more likely to feel
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Bellmead Chamber Directors
Adam Barber
Suzann Chavez
Lynn Everett
Armando Fajardo
Ritchie Garrett
Linda Paredez Gunn
P.O. Box 154615 | 3400 Bellmead Drive
Bellmead, TX 76705
BellmeadChamber.com
Business Hours:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Phone: (254)799-1552
Office manager Cheryl Morgan
Board of Trustees
Randy Devorsky - President
Mildred Watkins - Vice President
Wayne Samford - Secretary
Kevin P. Harris - Assistant Secretary
Phil Bancale - Board Member
Henry C. Jennings - Board Member
Raymond Koon -Board Member
Contact Information
400 E. Loop 340, Waco, Texas, 76705
LaVegaISD.org
Phone: (254) 799-4963 or (254) 299-6700
Fax: (254) 799-8642
La Vega Pirates Education Foundation
The mission of
the La Vega Pirates
Education Foundation is to generate
and distribute resources to support
creative and innovative programs
that will enhance
the quality of educational programs provided to our students.
Contributions to the La Vega Pirates Education Foundation can be mailed to:
La Vega Pirates Education Foundation | P. O. Box 154897 | Waco, Texas 76715
For more information, contact Cindy Michaelis at cindy.michaelis@lavegaisd.
org. The next La Vega Pirates Education Foundation Meeting is at noon March
10 in the Building F Meeting Room.
ALICE training class to teach survival strategies
A two-day instructor training course designed to teach proactive survival
strategies in violent intruder or active shooter situations to law enforcement,
school, church, hospital and workplace administrators and employees will be
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16-17 at La Vega Junior High George Dixon Campus,
4401 Orchard Lane. The cost is $595 per person. Registration is available at
AliceTraining.com. This course provides training that bridges the gap between
the time a violent event begins and law enforcement arrives. For more information, call La Vega ISD Police Chief Kerry Blakemore at (254) 299-6838 or e-mail
[email protected].
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Kaye Horacek
Duane Hoxworth
Betty Mars
Kaye Morgan
Jose Neira
Rashmi Patel
Erik Royal
David Ridley
Dr. Sharon M. Shields
Mike Sullivan
Diane Taylor
Josh Tetens
Connie Wilson
Chamber Officers
President Adam Barber
Vice President Dr. Sharon M. Shields
Secretary/Treasurer Kaye Morgan
To advertise or submit material, e-mail
[email protected].
Administration
Superintendent
Dr. Sharon M. Shields
Deputy Superintendent for Finance
Diane Roepke
Assistant Superintendent
for Personnel and Administration
Dr. Valerie Baxter
Administration Assistant for the Superintendent
& Public Information Officer
Lori Mynarcik
BellmeadChamber.com
Wal-Mart
Supercenter
LESIA cOBBS
Store Manager
1521 I-35 East
P - 254-867-8084
Bellmead, TX
F - 254-867-8932
Bellmead Chamber Members
Aaron’s Sales & Lease
ABC Health Care, Inc.
Accelerated Power
Marketing LLC
Advantage Furniture
Advantage Press
American Bank
American Legion
Post 121
Armstrong Wilson
ATMOS Energy
The Atrium of Bellmead
Baird Brothers Express
Car Wash
Baylor University
BBVA Compass
Bellmead Community
Clinic
Bellmead Enterprises
LLC - Chevron
Bellmead Funeral Home
Bellmead Lions
Bellmead Pools
Best Western Plus
Waco North
Better Business
Bureau
Blue Cross Blue Shield
of Texas
Brazos Family
Dentistry
Budget Tax
Cargill
Caritas of Waco
Carter BloodCare
Cen-Tex African
American Chamber
of Commerce
Center for Business
Excellence
Central Texas
Senior Ministry
Centroplex Sweeping
Christi’s Hamburgers
City of Bellmead
City of Lacy Lakeview
The Clay Pot
Clear Springs
Healthcare
Collin Street Bakery
Comet Cleaners
Comfort Inn & Suites
Comfort Suites
Connect Church
Country Kitchen
Cracker Barrel
Curtis Cox Jewelers
Day’s Inn
Denny’s
Direct Auto
Eagle Crest Apartments
El Conquistador
Coy Emert
ETMC
Extraco Banks
Festive Occasions
First Central
Credit Union
First Convenience Bank
First Title Company
of Waco
GENCO Federal
Credit Union
Go Small Biz
Gold’s Gym Express
Greater Waco Chamber
H&R Carpet
Hampton Inn Waco
North
Robert Hawkins
H-E-B Plus!
Hewitt Chamber of
Commerce
Hillcrest Baptist
Medical Center
Holiday Inn
Home Depot
Horace Mann/Seedmin
Financial Services
H.O.T.C.O.G.
Italian Granite
Jack of All Trades
J.M.J. Wrecking &
Used Cars
Knight’s Inn
Lacy Lakeview Chamber of
Commerce
L-3 Platform Integration
La Vega Community
Church
La Vega ISD
La Vega Little League
Lochridge Priest
Lone Star Steakhouse
Loop 340
Overhead Doors
Lorena Chamber
of Commerce
Luby’s
Lynn’s Pharmacy
Mama Lena’s Pizza and Sub
Edward Jones
Matthew Dollar
Mazanec Construction
McLennan
Community College
Members Choice
Federal Credit Union
Judge Vicki Menard
Michna’s Bar-B-Q
Molly’s Restaurant
Motel 6
Neel Assoc. Inc.
NeighborWorks
New Life Praise Center
Oncor
Pendley Party
Productions
Placements Unlimited
Popeye’s of Laredo
R-Ash Properties
Rapoport Academy
Red Man Bingo
Rent-A-Center
Robinson Chamber
of Commerce
Roy Beatty Cleaners
Sam’s Wholesale Club
Sanderson Farms
Sandy’s Get Away
Travel
Scott and White Clinics
Shipley’s Donuts
Simer, Tetens and
Fanning Attorneys at
Law
Skate Country
Sparks Memorial
United Methodist
Church
Steve’s Place
Texas Animal Medical
Center
Texas Beverage
Texas Machine & Tool
Inc.
Texas Meter and
Device
Texas State
Technical College
Waco
The Real Estate
Company
TLC Auto Sales
TYMCO Inc.
Vacations Unlimited
Waco and
The Heart of Texas
Waco Tribune-Herald
Walmart Super Center
Willis Plumbing
Kevin Wilson
Wireless Concepts
Woody Butler Homes
April 2015
3
Bellmead Update
Greetings Bellmead
citizens,
Bellmead City Government
Mayor
Doss Youngblood
Mayor Pro-Tem
Gary Moore
Council Members
Carlos Luna, Pct. 1
Kevin Wilson, Pct. 2
Gary Moore, At-Large
Mathew Jordon, Pct. 3
U.F. Roberts, Pct. 4
Doss Youngblood,
Pct. 5
Police Chief
Lydia Alvarado
Fire Chief / Marshal
William T. Hlavenka, Jr.
City Manager
Bo Thomas
City Secretary
Cynthia Ward
Chief Finance
Officer
Victor Salas
City Attorney
Charlie Buenger
and Associates
Municipal Court
Judge
Ray Black
City Engineer
Jed Sulak
Public Works
Director
Scott Coleman
Civic/ Tourism
Director
Tony Torres
IT Manager
Devin Kluk
City Hall
3015 Bellmead Drive Community Center
3900 Parrish St.
799-2418
Non-Emergency Numbers:
Fire 700 Kane
Police 3015 Bellmead Drive
Ambulance
Bellmead Water Dept.
799-1661
799-0251
753-0355
799-2436
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799-2436
BELLMEAD’S BOOMING WITH ELECTION
TIME APPROACHING!
Every year, three of the
six City Council Seats are
open for candidates to
run for the office. On odd
years, residents can only
vote if the seat is open
for their precinct. On even
years everyone can vote
for the at-large position
and some can also vote
for their precinct. This year,
the seats for Precinct 1, 2
and 5 are open.
Election day will be May
9. Does your one vote
count? You bet it does. In
the Bellmead City Council
election, we had a tie vote
twice within the last few
years. One additional vote
on either side would have
won the election. So be
sure to get involved and
vote. Bellmead means
business!
The February City
Council meeting on Tuesday Feb. 10 began with
a prayer and a Pledge of
Allegiance to our nation’s
flag. It was announced that
the Bellmead City Secretary had accepted a job
for another city and would
be leaving Bellmead. Mrs.
Ward has faithfully served
the City for many years
and will be missed.
After approving and
passing the minutes the
regular agenda went as
follows:
• The final reading of an
ordinance to amend the
water, sewer and sewage
disposal was approved.
This change should have
no effect on residential service but includes a slight
increase for business and
sprinkler (summer water
use only) rates. This will
help keep our water supply
in line with public need for
years to come.
• The Council decided to
participate with the Baylor
Philanthropic Grant and
provide $7,000 in matching
funds to spay/neuter large
breed dogs in Bellmead.
This is in cooperation with
Waco’s Animal Birth Control Clinic and is designed
to help reduce the number of unwanted animals
in Bellmead. Last year,
Bellmead spent more than
$42,000 as a result of unwanted animals. We hope
to reduce this cost in the
future which will result in
reduced expenses in future
years.
• We voted to hold our
next General Election on
May 9. One major change
from previous elections is
that there will be no early
voting at city hall. Our closest voting location for early
voting will be in the MulitPurpose Building next to
the East Waco YMCA at
1020 Elm St. Again, this
will be for City Precincts
1, 2 and 5, which are currently filled by Councilman
Carlos Luna, Kevin Wilson
and Doss Youngblood. The
following candidates have
submitted their application
to appear on the Bellmead
City Council ballot:
Precinct 1 Alfreda Love
Precinct 2 Orulia “Marty” Hernandez and Travis
Gibson
Precinct 5 Doss Youngblood
• Council agreed to
amend the Letter of Agreement with the firm known
as Financial Recovery of
Extra Expenses (F.R.E.E.)
to include additional areas where the City may
not be receiving the full
amount of taxes that are
due. This firm will seek
to find the delinquencies
and recover the money for
the City. Their charge is a
small percentage of what
is recovered and the City
gets the remaining portion.
This expansion will now
include taxes for the sale
of alcohol, cigarettes, hotel
stays and gas/fuel taxes.
The net result should be an
increase in funds to the City
of Bellmead.
• We approved the purchase of cellular service
for the 21 tablets used by
our police department. The
tablets and this approved
cellular service are part of
a grant previously awarded
to the city. Council decided
to award a contract with
RBDR Architects for services related to construction
of a new Municipal Court
building and remodeling of
the police and fire Station
buildings. Council ratified
the expense to repair the
fuel injection system for
Fire Engine 1. We also
accepted the 2014 Racial
Profiling Report submitted
by the police department.
• Council had discussions about changing a
fire prevention ordinance
to allow for land owners
with five acres or more
to apply for a burn permit
and be allowed to have a
controlled burn of excess
brush after proper inspection. Additional discussion
was had about who should
bear the cost if the fire department should need to
respond to such a fire. We
also discussed a proposed
expense for a Waco Animal
Shelter Renovation Project. About 20 percent of all
of the non-Waco animals
taken to the shelter are
from Bellmead. The cost
to our City will be based
on this information and will
be paid over a number of
years. Public Hearings /
Town Hall Meetings will be
held prior to the start of our
next two regular Council
Meetings to allow for public input. Please come to
share your thoughts and
ideas and to tell us what
you want for your city.
Please take the time to
get to know your Council
representative and the
challenger and make an
informed vote for the person of your choice. Have a
Beautiful day in Bellmead!
Kevin Wilson
Councilman Precinct 2
City of Bellmead hiring city secretary
This position is accountable for the administration, monitoring and compliance of services and functions which are legally mandated by ordinances, City Charter and applicable
state laws.
The incumbent serves as the administrator and custodian of City ordinances, proclamations, minutes of City Council and all boards and commission meetings. Outstanding
oral communications and interpersonal skill to be able to meet with the public and discuss
their problems
• Manages services and activities of the Office of City Secretary by:
Preparing the agenda for City Council meetings,
Attending all public City Council meetings,
Preparing and preserving accurate minutes,
Recording, publishing, indexing maintaining and authenticating City
Council minutes, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents of the City,
Posting notices of meetings,
Monitoring and providing information on meetings,
Certifying City documents,
Preparing and maintaining various legal notices
Prepares proclamations,
Assists in the preparation and development of Council Agenda packets,
Acts as agent for the purposes of serving civil process
• Considerable knowledge of municipal ordinances, policies and procedures; knowledge
of Council – City Manager form of government and state statutes relating to the power and
duties of the City Secretary is recommended.
Special Requirements
• Possess considerable knowledge of Texas Public information and Open
Meetings Law, federal and state election laws, City Codes and ordinances, policies and
procedures, and general office practices and procedures.
• Able to work effectively with elected officials, co-workers, the general public, and
government agencies on all levels.
• Possesses the ability to understand, interpret, and apply City ordinances and policies
applicable to a wide variety of situations.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Handle open records requests.
• Responsible for conducting all city related elections. Conducts elections by staying
informed on applicable laws, preparing all legal notices and required documentation for
elections, receiving and verifying candidate applications, conducting drawing for position
on ballot, serving as Early Voting Clerk, receiving and posting election results, overseeing
recounts, providing general information to elected officials and other duties required by law.
• The City Secretary is also the City’s Record Management Officer.
• Manages the City’s Records Management program and ensures compliance with
Open Records laws and responds to Open Record requests within time constraints established by law.
• Administers program, works in cooperation with other departments, provides records
management advice and assistance, disseminates information pertinent to records management and maintains inventory and integrity of records.
• Develops long-range plans related to records storage and retrieval, space and equipment needs.
• Administers the Oath of Office to most City Officials; is the keeper of the City Seal.
Additional Requirements
Must have a high school diploma and or G.E.D.
Certification in the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program recommended.
Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time.
Five years of related experience as a City Secretary or Deputy City Secretary is preferred. associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
City News
Bellmead Civic Center
3900 Parrish | Bellmead TX 76705
(254) 799-2418
BellmeadCivicCenter.com
The Bellmead Civic Center is available for rental for all
types of occasions. The Civic Center consists of three
rooms, auditorium, Lions Room and the Senior Room.
City of Bellmead hiring truck driver
TRUCK DRIVER Job Description
Operates trucks utilized in construction, maintenance and repair activities. Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of light,
street, water, sewer and storm drainage systems.
Essential Duties:
• Operates trucks of various sizes and weighs in the loading, hauling
and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies.
• Operates construction and power equipment.
• Performs routine inspection, preventive maintenance and cleans
assigned equipment.
• Directs traffic in congested areas around construction sites.
• Cleans curbs, gutters and drainage ditches.
• Inspects curbs, streets and gutters for repair needs.
• Calculates loads and adjusts to legal standards.
• Spreads and unloads asphalt.
• Other duties as assigned.
For more information, visit Bellmead.com.
Bellmead Police Department hiring patrol officers
The Police Officer serves the needs of the community by supporting the protection of life and
property, prevention of crimes, apprehension of criminals and enforcement of laws by patrolling an
assigned beat on foot, bicycle or in a radio-equipped patrol car, responding to calls for assistance,
conducting criminal investigations and performing special assignments at the discretion of the supervisor. For more information, visit Bellmead.com.
Bellmead Police Department hiring lieutenant
The Bellmead Police Department is hiring a police lieutenant. This is a senior-level, professional
staff, full-time position with the City’s Police Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for providing senior level supervision and administrative support as the head of their assigned
division. For more information, visit Bellmead.com.
City of Bellmead hiring Civic Center Worker
The City of Bellmead is hiring a Civic Center Worker. This is a full/part time
position, requiring good phone and people skills, must be able to follow orders
and work in a team atmosphere. Good customer service is a must.
Essential Duties: Moving assorted tables, chairs and special equipment for
catered and special events; sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, strip, wax, polish and
buff floors, carpets, and dust furniture; must follow MSDS chemical safety protocol; empties trash and garbage cans and relines cans with liners; cleans and
sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies; cleans spills; drinking fountains,
mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, blinds, light fixtures; wash and maintain building
surfaces; maintains safe entry into buildings (i.e., wet or icy areas in front of the
entry doors, etc.) Build and maintain a relationship with the public. Other duties
as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must
be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to work in a secured environment. Must
be able to pass a drug/alcohol screening. Must be able to work independently
Special Requirements; Must have a valid Texas driver’s license by date of hire
Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Multi-lingual a
plus. A basic computer and audio/visual knowledge is a plus.
Bellmead City Calendar
City Council Meeting
BellmeadEDC.com
Information on programs to
The regular monthly City
Council meeting is scheduled for help businesses in Bellmead
6:30 p.m. March 10 at Bellmead prosper as well as properties
that are for sale.
City Hall.
Bellmead.com
Online payment, meeting and
community information and
calendar of events.
BellmeadCivicCenter.com
Information on room rentals
and upcoming events.
BellmeadChamber.com
The Bellmead Chamber
of Commerce promotes
business and raises funds
for scholarships for La Vega
students.
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Helping Hands Ministry helps churches reach people in need
Helping Hands Ministry is a service of
an interdenominational group of about
10 to 20 Baptist, Methodist, Catholic and
Assembly of God churches.
The program is beginning a new season with Megan Byrd as the director of
community ministry. Byrd has a master
of divinity and master of social work
from Baylor University and a bachelor
of business administration from HardinSimmons University. She is also a
licensed minister.
Byrd is working out of Connect
Church, formerly Praise Temple Assembly God in Bellmead, to manage
the ministry that serves people in the
immediate area.
The Tri-Cities Ministerial Association
started working together about 25 years
ago to pull together the churches in
Lacy Lakeview, Bellmead and Elm Mott
to serve more people than they could
individually.
The Bellmead Police Department
helped to initiate the program by asking
the area churches to partner with them
so they could send people to them who
were in need of emergency assistance.
”My position is funded by a private
donor, and the rest of the ministry is
funded by donations from the churches,”
said Byrd.
“We can offer emergency shelter,
which is typically two nights stay in a
hotel or we can refer them to a shelter if
need be. We also offer food bags. The
food bag for families contains enough to
feed a family of four for about a week.
Megan Byrd
Helping Hands Ministry
Transient assistant food bags are available for individuals.”
The ministry also can help people
who meet certain criteria with bill pay
assistance, including utilities and rent.
Gasoline can be provided for people
who need help getting to their place of
employment or who are passing through
on Interstate 35.
The ministry is specifically charged
with serviing people in zip codes 76705
or 76640 in northern McLennan County.
Helping Hands is pursuing its 501c3
designation as a non-profit organization.
This would be helpful as the ministry
partners with businesses and community leaders to provide resources. The
designation would also open the door
for grants as another funding source.
Byrd is the ministry’s first employee to
manage the program that has previously
been handled through the various church
secretaries.
“We try to identify the most pressing
and important need,” she said. “We have
a dollar limit for the help we can provide
to an individual or household. Obviously,
having a roof over their head is very
important so we start that and then can
refer them to some of the churches for
additional assistance outside of Helping
Hands.”
The ministry has certain guidelines
including proof of auto insurance for
people seeking gasoline.
“Currently, we have pretty loose
guidelines, but they are going to become
a little more strict. Right now, the only requirements we have is a valid Texas ID or
driver’s license and a statement of their
needs. We are revising our document
so I can get enough information about
the individual to best meet their needs.”
Helping Hands partners with the
Bellmead Police Department for any
request they receive other than food.
“We send each individual who comes
to us seeking gasoline, bill pay or rent assistance with a voucher to the Bellmead
Police Department,” said Byrd. “We want
to see the crime reduced. Some people
may have warrants. In partnership with
the Bellmead Police Department, we are
trying to foster safety in our area.”
The goal is to maintain safety for the
community at large as well as others who
may be receiving assistance and staying
in local places that provide shelter.
“As Christians, that can raise questions and eyebrows should we turn down
service to people who have a criminal
record,” said Byrd. “We believe that every person deserves a meal and the love
of Christ, but you have multiple irons in
the fire and we have to be aware of the
safety of others.”
The program also is working to create
a list of resources in its particular service
area so that churches can advocate for
people who come to them for assistance, she said.
“They can help to connect people
with the correct resources and what
they need to access those resources,”
said Byrd.
“Helping Hands Ministry will continue
to provide benevolent assistance to our
neighbors in need but would also like
to be a part of working to develop our
communities and see less people in
poverty. To quote one of the pastor’s
of our churches, Jack Bodenhamer
at First Baptist Church Elm Mott, ‘We
want communities to be healed, to see
the ravages of poverty lessened and to
see people come to Jesus because the
unified church loved them.’ ”
Helping Hands Ministry is open to
assist the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday and Wednesday at Connect
Church at 1201 N. I-35, Waco, Texas
76705.
For more information, call (254) 3152908.
Bellmead Chamber seeks ambassadors
The Bellmead Chamber of Commerce is in search of reputable
individuals to serve as ambassadors. The best candidate will be
trustworthy, diligent and caring for their business and personal
communities with free time to devote to assisting the Chamber with
membership growth/retention and chamber events.
Please complete the Ambassador Application at BellmeadChamber.
com for consideration. For more information, contact Erik Royal at
(254) 523-9371 or [email protected].
TSTC Waco
Women in Technology Day April 2
The Texas State Technical
Waco Women in Technology
Day will be April 2. The event focuses on encouraging women to
pursue careers in the technical
fields. Interactive activities will
allow high school girls to get a
taste of hands-on STEM fields,
along with career development
opportunities for current TSTC
female students.
TSTC Waco is seeking female
industry representatives from
the technical fields who would
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Texas State
Technical College
TM
be interested in participating in
a panel discussion at Women in
Technology Day.
Anyone wanting to share their
expertise, contact Angela Evilia
at [email protected] or call
(254) 867-2366.
Spring Break Round Up at the Texas Ranger Museum
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and
Museum will host its annual Spring
Break Round Up event from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. March 14. The come-and-go event
will feature activities and programs for
children and adults. The focus is a camp
and chuck wagon cooking demonstration
by Texas Top Guns. Scott Bundy of
Texas Top Guns says, “We enjoy making
history come alive for kids and adults
with things they’ve seen on television
and the movies but never experienced.”
Texas Ranger Jake Burson from
Company F will talk about the duties and equipment of the modern
Rangers. The camp will hold a demonstration of how women on the
Texas Frontier spun fiber on both a spinning wheel and a drop spindle
to make yarn for clothing and fabric goods. Visitors will be able to
touch fibers including wool, cotton and flax. Entrance to the event is
free with general museum admission.
Biolympics welcomes biology
students for Saturday academies
All current La Vega
biology students and
retesters are invited to
participate in the Biolympics Feb. 28, March
21, April 11, April 25 and
May 2.
Buses pick up students at normal time
for an 8 a.m. start. They
are taken back home at
12:30 p.m. after lunch.
A free breakfast and
lunch are provided as
part of the day.
Attendance incentives include:
Attend 1: Sonic gift
card
Attend 2: Sonic gift
card and movie ticket
Attend 3: Sonic gift
card, movie ticket and
free T-shirt
Attend 4: Sonic gift
card, movie ticket, free
T-shirt and field trip
to the movies during
school hours
Attend all 5: Sonic
gift card, movie ticket,
free T-shirt and field trip
to the movies during
school hours and ticket
to Hawaiian Falls.
For more information,
contact the student’s biology teacher or school
counselor.
Join the Bellmead Chamber
(254) 799-1552 • BellmeadChamber.com
For easy access to
L-3 Platform
Integration,
Texas State Technical
College Waco &
Baylor University,
stay in one of
Bellmead’s hotels and
motels.
Take the Behren’s
Circle exit and see what
Bellmead has to offer.
Visit
BellmeadChamber.com
for more
information on churches
and
restaurants in the area
to make your stay
more enjoyable.
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Bellmead
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799-4957
• Pool
• Free HBO/ESPN
• Free Local Calls
• Dataport / Modern Hookups
• No Long Distance Surcharge
• Kids 17 and Under Stay Free
• Free Morning Coffee
• Small Pets Welcome
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welcome in Bellmead and stop
and shop in our city. We offer
many places to fuel up their
cars, varied types of food to eat
in a restaurant or take with them
on the road, and many recreational and service-oriented
businesses as well as larger
stores like Sam’s, Walmart, HE-B and Home Depot.
This will increase business
and employment opportunities
for our local folks as Bellmead
continues to prosper. This is
one of the primary goals of
Economic Development.”
Three flags, much like at the
Bellmead Civic Center, will be
installed. The American flag
will be on the highest pole in
the center surrounded by the
Texas flag and the Bellmead
City flag. The flag poles will be
lit with solar-powered lights.
A four-foot high dark tan stone
wall will provided the backdrop
accented with landscape. The
centerpiece Bellmead sign will
be installed as the final piece.
New Life Praise Center Lion of Judah Ministries
4th annual Easter Praise in the Park /
Easter Egg Hunt
1 to 4 p.m. | April 4 | Brame Park
Live Praise & Worship from our Praise Team and others. Free hot
dogs, chips & drinks for everyone, face painting and more.
Door prizes and free Easter Baskets to the first 150 children.
Bring your lawn chairs and come enjoy a great time.
New Life Praise Center – Lion of Judah Ministries
A non-denominational ministry | 501 E. Loop 340 | Bellmead
(254) 405-1938
La Vega ISD Calendar
• March 4 Noon to 1 p.m., Bellmead Chamber
meeting, Bellmead Civic Center; 5 to 6 p.m., Pirate
Fitness with Tyler, La Vega Intermediate School H.P.
Miles Campus gym
• March 5 11:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m., PAC/SHAC/
SDFSC Meeting, Building F Meeting Room; 5 to 6
p.m., Dance Fitness with Lacy, La Vega Intermediate
School H.P. Miles Campus; 5:30 to 9 p.m., GED/ESL
Classes, Family Resource Center
• March 6 1:30 p.m., La Vega High School Girls’
Semi-Final State Basketball Game vs Argyle,
Alamodome, San Antonio
• March 9-13 Spring Break
• March 9 5 to 6 p.m., Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus gym
• March 10 Noon to 1 p.m., La Vega Pirates
Education Foundation Meeting, Build F Meeting
Room; 5 to 6 p.m., Dance Fitness with Lacy, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus; 5:30
to 9 p.m., GED/ESL Classes, Family Resource
Center
• March 11 5 to 6 p.m, Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus gym
• March 12 5 to 6 p.m., Dance Fitness with Lacy, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus; 5:30
to 9 p.m., GED/ESL Classes, Family Resource
Center
• March 16-20 La Vega Elementary Spring Book
Fair
• March 16 5 to 6 p.m., Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus gym
• March 17 5 to 6 p.m., Dance Fitness with Lacy,
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La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus;
5:30 to 9 p.m., GED/ESL Classes, Family Resource
Center
• March 18 8 to 9:30 a.m., GIT Meeting, Building F
Meeting Room; La Vega Junior High School George
Dixcon Campus Career Day; 9:30 a.m. to noon,
PDIF Meeting, Building F Meeting Room; 5 to 6
p.m., Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La Vega
Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus gym
• March 19 5 to 6 p.m., Dance Fitness with Lacy,
La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus;
5:30 to 9 p.m., GED/ESL Classes, Family Resource
Center; 5:30 to 7 p.m., La Vega Primary School
Fiesta Night
• March 20-23 NSBA Annual Convention, Nashville
• March 21 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., La Vega High
School Biolympics
• March 23 5 to 6 p.m., Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus gym
• March 24 1 to 3 p.m., VIA Meeting, Building F
Meeting Room; 5 to 6 p.m., Dance Fitness with
Lacy, La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles
Campus; 5:30 to 9 p.m., GED/ESL Classes,
Family Resource Center; 7 p.m., La Vega ISD
Board of Trustees Meeting, Administration Building
• March 25 5 to 6 p.m., Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus gym
• March 26 5 to 6 p.m., Dance Fitness with Lacy,
La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus;
5:30 to 9 p.m., GED/ESL Classes, Family Resource
Center
• March 30 5 to 6 p.m., Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La
Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus gym
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set for first Waco performance in 23 years
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will appear in Waco June 6-7 at the Heart of Texas Airshow.
The Heart of Texas Airshow is proud to announce
the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds military jet demonstration team will bring the red,
white and blue to the skies
over Waco Saturday and
Sunday June 6-7 at Texas
State Technical College
Waco airport in their first
performance in Waco and
Central Texas in 23 years.
“We are thrilled to bring
the USAF Thunderbirds
to Waco,” said Airshow
President Debby Standefer. “Only a few places
in the country receive this
honor, and we are so proud
to share this patriotic opportunity with the people
of Central and North Texas
as well as those throughout the state and to further
our mission to honor our
military services and inspire
our youth to be involved in
aviation. TSTC celebrates
its 50 th anniversary this
year, and L-3 Platform Integration in Waco has its 30th.
What a way to celebrate
these great entities!”
“The Thunderbirds are
looking forward to showcasing the pride, precision
and professionalism of the
U.S. Air Force at the Heart
of Texas Airshow,” said Maj.
Darrick Lee, Thunderbird
12. “We plan to put on a
safe, entertaining performance with our F-16s. But
more importantly, we want
to make a connection with
people as demonstrate what
Airmen can do.”
The USAF Thunderbirds
are internationally known for
their hard-charging demonstration of precision formation flying while pushing
their F-16 Fighting Falcons
to the limit. This is the first
time that the Thunderbirds
will appear at the Heart Of
Texas Airshow. Known as
“America’s Ambassadors
in Blue,” the Thunderbirds
have traveled throughout
the world performing before
millions of spectators. Their
distinctive red, white and
blue F-16 Falcon jets along
with their precise routines
make the Thunderbirds a
must see! The Lockheed
Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon,
which will be demonstrated
at 2015 Heart of Texas Airshow, represents the full
range of capabilities possessed by the Air Force’s
front-line tactical fighters.
This highly maneuverable,
multi-role fighter has proved
to be one of the world’s best
precision tactical bombers
and air-to-air combat aircraft. The only modifications
needed to prepare aircraft
for air demonstrations are a
smoke-generating system
and the addition of Thunderbird colors.
TSTC Waco interim president Rob Wolaver said,
“Texas State Technical
College Waco was established in 1965 on the former
James Connally Air Force
Base, and we are proud
to welcome the U.S. Air
Force Thunderbirds back
home to perform at the 2015
Heart of Texas Airshow.
The Thunderbirds have a
rich and interesting history, much like TSTC. The
team represents hundreds
of thousands of brave and
dedicated Airmen, and we
are thrilled they could be a
part of TSTC’s 50th year.”
The Heart of Texas Airshow is not just an air show;
it is an experience that will
affect all of the senses with
something to offer every
age. The Heart of Texas
Airshow promises to provide
something for everyone in
an action packed day of
fun. Experience thrilling
entertainment with USAF
Thunderbirds, Army Golden
Knights Parachute Team,
jets, helicopters, warbirds,
airplanes and more in the
sky and on terra firma. With
June 6 the anniversary of D
Day, the airshow will provide
World War II bombers and
aircraft in a commemoration
of this important day in history. Flights will be available
to the public in helicopters
and historic warbirds. Don’t
stay on the ground, get in
the Air! Wander through
concessions of delicious
foods, exhibits, vendors
and activities for kids of all
ages. Bring the whole family,
introduce them to the vast
wonderful world of aviation
and become involved.
Debby Standefer said,
“We are exited to return to
Texas State Technical College and their incredible
airport, previously James
Connally AFB, with a tremendous event this year
and to show off the TSTC
state of the art Aviation and
Aerospace Division (they
have a champion flight team
of their own) as well as
many of the departments
and programs TSTC offers.
Baylor University Aviation Sciences will be on
hand and has signed its
third year of sponsorship
with the airshow. Waco is
strongly focused on aviation with its own Aviation
Business Alliance. We are
proud to be able to bring
attention to and support
aviation in Waco.”
The airshow honors
our military. Many exhibits
guests can experience include the debut of the new
Air Force Performance
Lab interactive exhibit with
its F-16 and static aircraft
from the Texas Air National
Guard. Opening ceremo-
nies at the start of the airshow will be action packed
including honor guards,
fly-bys, the Golden Knights
and more.
T h e Tr o j a n P h l y e r s
Demo Team with their astounding formation aerobatics will keep guests on
the edge of their seat.
Piloted by highly decorated combat veteran pilots performing exciting
precision close formation
aerobatic routines demonstrating the cutting-edge
performance of the Trojan
T28 warbird and the flying expertise acquired in
formal military training,
the Trojan Phlyers demonstrate high speed action
with the roar of the big
engines as they fly their
historic aircraft rich in military history in a unique and
thrilling performance and
salute the veterans or our
great nation and the men
and women who continue
to serve and protect us
today.
The famous B-17, B-25,
A-26 World War II bombers will be on hand with
more to be added.
Follow the Heart Of Texas Airshow on Facebook,
Twitter, or Instagram and
visit HeartofTexasAirshow,
for information updated
continuously. Discounted
tickets are available online,
and many area hotels have
special rates for air show
attendees.
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La Vega High School band members excel at UIL competition
Congratulations to the
following La Vega High
School band members on
their first division ratings
at the Region 8 Solo and
Ensemble Contest held at
University High School.
Rayanne Bandy
Oboe Solo Class Three
Joshua Mendoza
Trombone Solo Class Two
Jessica Millsaps
Flute Solo Class Two
The follow ensembles received a First Division rating
and will advance to State
Contest May 23.
Brass Sextet
Nick Cottrell, Trever Freeman, Pedro Guerrero, Jose
Pargas, Mirella Rodriguez
and Rebecca Rusu
Flute Trio
Ana Gallegos, Cecilia Ojeda
and Dulce Rodriguez
Saxophone Quartet
Ana Gallegos, Chad Cotton,
Raymundo De La Cruz Enriquez and Daniel Martinez
Flute Trio Class One Advanced to State
Ana Gallegos, Dulce Rodriguez and Cecilia Ojeda
Joshua Mendoza
Trombone Solo Class 2
First Division
Brass Sextet Advance to State
Nick Cottrell, Trever Freeman, Rebecca Rusu,
Jose Pargas, Mirella Rodriguez and Pedro Guerrero
La Vega sixth grader Elisa Vigil will advance to state with her history fair exhibit Salem Witch
Trials: Hanging in the balance of law versus religion.
La Vega sixth grader advances to state history fair
La Vega sixth grader Elisa Vigil has advanced to the state
history fair with her
exhibit Salem Witch
Trials: Hanging in the
balance of law versus
religion.
Elisa’s homeroom
teacher is Beth Aldridge. She is the
daughter of Genevieve Garcia.
Elisa received the
Baylor Law School
Award and first Place
for the Junior Individual Exhibit
The state fair will be
in May.
Saxophone Quartet First Division Class One
Advanced to State
Raymundo Del La Cruz Enriquez, Ana Gallegos,
Chad Cotton and Daniel Martinez
Spring Break at the Texas Ranger Museum
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and
Museum will host its annual Spring
Break Round Up event from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. March 14. The come-andgo event will feature activities and
programs for children and adults.
The focus is a camp and chuck
wagon cooking demonstration by
Texas Top Guns. Scott Bundy of
Texas Top Guns says, “We enjoy
making history come alive for kids
and adults with things they’ve seen
on television and the movies but
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never experienced.” Texas Ranger
Jake Burson from Company F will
talk about the duties and equipment
of the modern Rangers. The camp
will hold a demonstration of how
women on the Texas Frontier spun
fiber on both a spinning wheel and
a drop spindle to make yarn for
clothing and fabric goods. Visitors
will be able to touch fibers including
wool, cotton and flax. Entrance to the
event is free with general museum
admission.
Rayanne Bandy Oboe Solo Class Three First Division
Jessica Millsaps Flute Solo Class Two First Division
2015 La Vega Pirate Baseball Schedule
Date
Days
Team(s)
March 6
Fri
Varsity
March 9
Mon
JV/V
March 12-14 Thurs-Sat V
March 20 Fri
JV/V
March 24
Tues
JV/V
March 27
Fri
JV/V
April 2
ThursJV/V
April 7
Tues JV/V
April 10
Fri
JV/V
April 14
Tues JV/V
April 17
Fri
JV/V
April 21
Tues JV/V
April 24
Fri
JV/V
April 28
Tues JV/V
Opponents
Alumni Game
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Connally Tourney
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Lorena**
Connally**
China Spring**
Robinson**
Gatesville**
Lorena**
Connally**
Site
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Time
6 p.m.
4:30/7 p.m.
TBA
4:30/7 p.m.
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Head Coach: Brad Lewis | Assistant Coaches: Ara Rauls, Scott Blassingame
Athletic Director: Willie Williams | Athletic Trainer: Keith Patterson
National restaurant expert to appear at SBDC event
National Restaurant Expert Chris Tripoli will be at the
Greater Waco Chamber at 101 S. Third St in Waco from
9 to 11 a.m. with an open Q & A from 11 am to noon April
13.
This presentation is meant to
inform all attendees of current
market trends and industries
best practices used to manage
exciting restaurants more profitably, market correctly and plan
expansion successfully. We
will provide specific examples,
recent restaurant case studies
and suggestions for the independent restaurant operator to
become more successful.
Chris Tripoli is president of A
La Carte Food Serivce Consulting group and has more than 35
years of service in the hospitality industry as a designer, developer, owner and operator. He
graduated from Phoenix College after completing Food Service Management and moved to
Houston, where he assisted in
the rapid expansion of a casual
family restaurant chain. Later,
Chris founded his first restaurant
company and expanded it into a
small chain. He has developed
award winning restaurants and
provided assistance on a variety
of airport, convention center,
parks, theaters and retail center
projects.Chris consults on concept development operations,
and growth related matters with a
variety of chains (franchisors and
franchisees) and independent
operators.
He teaches courses in “opening restaurants” and proper
growth strategies at the Small
Business Development Center
of the University of Houston.
Chris has written for The Consultant, My Table magazine and
Presented by
Chris Tripoli
Restaurant Start-up and Growth
and has been featured in various
other trade publications. He is
a guest speaker for a variety of
hospitality meetings, seminars
and a participant in industry
workshops. Chris is currently
providing one-day seminars on
restaurant operations and growth
strategies throughout the United
States and Mexico.
Chris remains active in the
Foodservice Consultant Society
International, National Restaurant Association, Texas Restaurant Association, the TRA Education Foundation, and is on the
advisory board of the University
of Houston Small Business Development Center and a board
member of the Greater Houston
Convention and Visitor Bureau.
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Bellmead Community Calendar
• March 4 Noon to 1
p.m., Bellmead Chamber of Commerce
meeting, Bellmead Civic
Center, sponsored by
Sam’s Club
• March 10 6:30 p.m.,
Bellmead City Council
meeting, Bellmead City
Hall.
• April 1 Noon to 1 p.m.,
Bellmead Chamber of
Commerce meeting,
Bellmead Civic Center,
sponsored by Simers
and Teeten
• April 3 Good Friday
• April 5 Easter
• April 14 6:30 p.m.,
Bellmead City Council
meeting, Bellmead City
Hall.
• May 6 Noon to 1 p.m.,
Bellmead Chamber of
Commerce meeting,
Bellmead Civic Center
• May 7 Bellmead
Chamber Banquet,
Bellmead Civic Center
• May 9 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Bellmead
elections
• May 12 6:30 p.m.,
Bellmead City Council
meeting, Bellmead City
Hall.
• June 3 Noon to 1 p.m.,
Bellmead Chamber of
Commerce meeting,
Bellmead Civic Center
• June 9 6:30 p.m.,
Bellmead City Council
meeting, Bellmead City
Hall
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