City Beat for 05-08

By Bob Wright-Editor

May 08, 2008 09:54 am

— PSALM 114:11 - Ye that fear the Lord, trust in the Lord: He is their help and their shield.
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The only downer to Tuesday night’s Superintendent search meeting at the Administration Building revolved around other events taking place in town at the same time. Cutting down on what would undoubtedly resulted in a larger turnout. In addition to the search meeting, a Boy Scout reunion and Court of Honor were held at a local church, and the Band Boosters had a meeting, partly designed to allow boosters to meet the new Band Director. So, several conflicts cut down attendance at the Administration Buillding...
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Good news for us exercisers at the Christian Life Center - Jack BALLARD says a new treadmill, one which can withstand the “rigorous torture” of constant use, for at least a couple of years...
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Forgot to mention the birthdate when I was talking about Bill THOMPSON. The Haven will plan something special for Bill when his special day, Tuesday-May 13, rolls around...
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Some e-mail gems arrive from time to time. Wanta’ share one with you today:
A man who was a bit disgruntled about some e-mail he received, had this to say - “To all my friends who in 2007 sent me best ‘wishes’, chain letters, ‘angel’ letters or other promises of good luck if I forwarded something, NONE OF THAT STUFF WORKED! For 2008, could you please just send money, chocolate, movie tickets or gasoline vouchers and airline tickets instead? Thank you!”
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The Mexia School Board, following the search meeting Tuesday, went into executive session withk Dr. Russell MARSHALL, here representing the firm of Arrow Educational Services. Of course, no action was taken once back into open meeting. The timeline for naming a Superintendent should roll around sometime next month...
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Some time back we were talking about the 1947 Mexia football team which went as far as was allowed in those days - to Regional. Mexia went unbeaten that season, with a 12-0 record. I’d said that Claude NUSSBAUM could be the only one living here, or in the area. Others whio stuck around to make their homes in Mexia or in the Mexia area are Allen JOHNSTON, Benny LUCAS and Johnny FLETCHER. There might be more. If so, I’m sure I’ll hear about it...
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Calling an illegal alien an “undocumented immigrant” is like calling a drug dealer an “unlicensed pharmacist.”