The Penny Record (Bridge City, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 5, 1998 Page: 17 of 24
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CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 24TH
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For mom and dad. the end of summer means
that-thankfully-the kids will soon be starting
school.
But before that happens, parents must conquer
the back-to-school shopping obstacle course. To
be successful, parents must handle uncooperative
children, navigate packed stores and avoid such
budget-sinking traps as expensive tennis shoes
a|^esi^ner j«i*ns. tgj.4. bqck-tp-school _ ,
shopping can wreak havoc on both a parent s
nerves and wallet.
j But according to the Consumer Credit
^Counseling Service of the Gulf Coast Area. Inc.,
parents can prepare their children for school
without breaking the bank. Not only that,
children can actually benefit from the shopping
experience.
"Kids develop their future money management
skills by emulating parents." said Brenda Smith.
CCCS regional director. "So school shopping is
the perfect opportunity to teach kids how to be
w ise consumers."
To help. CCCS has prepared a checklist for
parents on smart back-to-school shopping.
Determine what needs to be purchased
Go through each child's closet, try on clothes
and see what still fits.
Where possible, repair current clothes by
sewing buttons back on and patching the knees.
Pull out stored hand-me-down clothes to see
what items are now the right size.
Check w ith your children's schools to find out
what school supplies will be required next year.
| Also make sure you understand if there is a dress
code or uniform policy.
Compile a list of the clothing and accessories
e to be purchased for each child, involving your
* child in the process. Include items such as
ey eglasses, shoes, backpacks and lunch boxes
f Create a master list of school supplies tor all ol
\ vour children. These can be purchased together.
Set budgets
Decide on appropriate dollar amounts to spend
on each child.
Estimate the total expense for the items
currently on your list. It you are over your
budget, look for places to trim
Together with your child- set priorities,on
purchases. Explain the amount you have to
spend. If there is a particular "hot" item they
have to have, help them adjust their budget
elsewhere.
Encourage an older child to keep back some
money for after the school year begins. That way
he'll have funds for an overlooked must-have
item.
Shop smart
Take each child shopping for clothes
separately.
Compare prices and quality to make sure y ou're
getting a good deal.
Shop early for uniforms. The stores may run
out of your child's required colors or sizes.
You may be able to visit thrift stores for some
items. (Call the clothes "vintage" for a more
positive reaction from your kids, i Also many
schools run uniform exchange programs.
Shop in bulk for notebooks, pens and pencils—
items vou know you'll need throughout the year.
You can split purchases w ith a neighbor or
friend.
At times y ou can save money by buy ing
through catalogs, particularly if the company
doesn t have a retail outlet in your state.
Check newspapers and circulars for sales on
school supplies, clothes and shoes.
Start setting aside money as soon as possible so
that you don't have to foot the whole bill at once.
Whenever possible, pay w ith cash If you must
charge items, make sure you can pay off your
charges w ithin three months.
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH
Stroke and Vascular Disease Screening
Where: Mauriceville Community Center
When: August 6, 1998
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Address: Hwy. 62, Crawfish Festival Grounds
Where: Vidor Community Center
When: August 10, 1998
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Address: Clayborn and Feeder Rd.
-stroke the Third Leading Killer, is preventable to a great degree," Education and
Identification of wanting signs and Taking Control and Your Health ,s the Best Prevention.
STROKE/VASCULAR ULTRASOUND SCREENS: Carotid Arteries in the Neck - visualizes inside the
ABDOMINAL AORTAANEURYSM: Fasting Recommended - Detects weakness in the body’s largest
Xote Fasting DOES SOT INCLUDE medication, water, black coffee or unsweetened tea
$35.00 per screen or 3 for $95.00
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Screens Conducted bv Mobile Vascular Imaging, affiliate of Health Care Screening Inc.
Member of the National Stroke Association and the American Association^
Thank You for Participating in our “Wellness Across America Program
and technique. This audition
was based on her performances
of the routines taught at camp.
The 1998-99 BC Strutter officers are Lt. Lauren Smith, LL Deedra Mann, tat Li
Kasie Moerbe, Capt. Kristi Wood, Li Jill Lemoine.
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capy
Strutter officers win
The Bridge
City Strutter
officers attended
S h o w T i m e
International
officer camp at
Texas A&M
University at
Galveston
recently where
they received
Division I
ratings on all
performances.
They also
received the
coveted award.
"Most Admired
Officers of the
Week."
Captain Kristi
Wood. 1st Lt.
Kasie Moerbe.
Lt. Jill Lemoine.
Lt. Deedra
Mann and Lt.
Lauren Smith
were chosen as
"Show Time
Allstars" and
opportunities to
take special
trips and present special
performances in recognition of
their extra talent and ability.
Lt. Deedra Mann was selected
as finalist to "Miss ShowTime"
for her outstanding dance ability
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FOOT PKO'BLFMS?
No Need To Suffer Any Longer!
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
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Richard A. Schleiffer DPM, P.C.
PODIATRIST - FOOT SPECIALIST B
300 E. Roundbunch, Bridge City * 735-7252
Checklist helps out in
back to school shopping
Drum Majors congratulated
To the 1998-99 Bridge City High School drum majors. Shantel Stone,
head, and Allison Seymour, assistant.
Both were awarded numerous blue ribbons when they attended drum
major camp at McNeese State University in June.
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