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Stamford American, Thursday, March 11,1993, page 2
Rule News by Vicky Anderson
Ericksdahl News by Nancy Clark
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Lutheran Youth Encounter, an
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and work.
Bethel would like to thank
was otherwise engaged.
Get-well wishes are seht to
Hughes, Peggy Ekdahl and 65-39.
Get-well wishes are sent to Louise Calhoun, Charla Davis,
punch and cookies
delicious.
Our sympathy is extended to
At the recent Open House at
Rule ISD, it was great to see
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Expecting another large listing of good used equipment.
To consign call James or Kevin at
(915)773-2242 or 773-2783
Kevin Hutson, Auctioneers • TXS-019-006726
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PROPOSITION NO. 3
ON THE BALLOT
Senate Joint Resolution 4 proposes an
amendment to article VII, section 6(b), of
the constitution, which currently autho-
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BRIEF EXPLANATORY STATEMENTS
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
SPECIAL ELECTION
MAY 1, 1993
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ad valorem tax levied by county edu- structional facility. The" cap of $750 mil-
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ups. Mildred Smith and Vicky at 5:00 p.m.
Ladies of the Rule Church of Anderson were in Rule the night
Christ had a planning session on of the 4th of March to attend the 4th, 8th and 10th grades will be
Bethel Birthday Greetings go March 1st for a baby shower for program put
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The proposed amendment will appear
on the ballot as follows:
“The constitutional amendment au-
thorizing the issuance of $750 million
in state general obligation or revenue
bonds to assist school districts in par-
tially financing facilities, authorizing
the state to forgive payments of loans
made to a school district for partially
financing facilities, and repealing the
authorization for $750 million in state
revenue bonds guaranteed by the per-
manent school hind."
Published by Secretary of State
John Hannah, Jr.
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Entt ee el informe explanatory eobn
la enmienda propueeta a la conetitucuin
que aparecmi en la boleta el dia 1 de
mayo de 1993. Si ueted no ha recibido
una copia del informe en eepahoi, podrd
........oWew*r •'"« gratis par llamar al
proposed amendment will appear n2eg the |egi81,iure to provide for uging 1/800H15M683 o por eecribir al Seen
ballot as follows: ^e permanent school fund to guarantee Betado, P.O. Box ItOOO, Aiutin,
bonds issued by school districts and cer- T*rat 787,1
tain education-related revenue Ixinds
orem taxes for schools, authorizing issued by the state. The amendment
the legislature or local districts to set would repeal the provision authorizing
Jones-Haskell County Texas Kemp of Haskell; secretary-
Exes celebrated Independence treasurer-Jim and Nancy West
Day Saturday, March 6 at of Stamford; scholarship-
Haskell National Bank Com- Sammy Ferguson of Hamlin;
munity Room with a potluck membership-Gene and Anne
dinner. Raja Hassen was chair- Prewit of Hamlin; legislature-
man of the affajr. Art Williams of Haskell and
Reports on club activities, March 2nd chairman-Raja
scholarships and new officers Hassen of Haskell.
for 1993-1994 were elected. Henry and Dorthy Albritton
New officers are as follows: were recognized for their special
President Isaac Castro of efforts the University and awards
Hamlin; vice president-Dr. Wm. of family scholarships.
Anson. on the 10th and Parnell Anderson
The gentlemen of Bethel of Stamford on the 11th. On the
gathered Mondaf morning for 18th birthday greetings are sent wife, Jackie, recently,
their regular monthly breakfast lo the Leonard twins, John and
Paul-
Enjoyed seeing Jan Wolsch who now reside at Rice Springs Cyclones in the basketball 1-2A
andjuice, John Wendebom gave of Old Glory and Anita Weaver
the gospel of Jesus Christ using Richards.This project is in aid of the program. The topic was on < ‘~
word-witness, music, puppet Lutheran World Relief. Leadership in the home, church, recently. .
shows and drama sketches. Showing animals al the and work. Get-well wishes are sent to Louise Calhoun, Charla Davis, Congratulations to Rochester
There will be a pot luck meal in Houston Livestock Show from Bethel would like to thank Mrs. John Duncan of Rule, who Clinton Rogers and nephew, in thefr wm in^Regiqn HA by
to James and Jo Ruth Woodson. Also to Hany Bounds
ninth in their division, Johnna is Lisle for March 1st; and to Eddie and Pauline McKinley.
the daughter of Dr. JohnBill and >nd Jackyc Leonard, which was
Belinda Oman and Kevin is the on the 3rd. Happy Birthdays are
program on Tuesday, March be at Bethel at 7 p.m. The regular sonof JohnandDeeAnnT»te,of wished Lucy Connally of Hamlin
the cuisine offered. 23rd, at 6:30 p.m., at Bethel monthly Board meeting will be
The group also discussed the Lutheran Church. This program held following the service.
will be instead of the regular lent
PROPOSITION NO. 2
ON THE BALLOT
^-Section 2 of Senate Joint Resolution 7
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education districts with the taxable prop- that would provide that, except for state both houses of the legistature' while’any
On March 25th the Rule 66-62.
— i The One Act Play Festival at
new elevator. The elevator is got good reports on their check- supper for the 1993SeniorClass. Munday on the 18th will begin
now in operation with the
entrance at the back of the
church.
PROPOSITION NO. 1
ON THE BALLOT
Section 1 of Senate Joint Resolution 7
proposes a constitutional amendment
that would allow the legislature to re-
distribute among other school districts ad
valorem taxes levied and collected by a
school district. The amendment would
also allow the legislature to create county proposes
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erty of existing school districts in one or
more counties combined. County educa- . _
tion districts may levy, collect, and dis- federal law, or unless enacted by a vote of est on those bonds is outstanding and"un-
tribute ad valorem taxes as authorized by at least two-thirds of the members elec- paid, there would be appropriated out of
general law. The legislature would be al- ted to each house of the legislature, a the first money coming into the Mate
school district may not be required to treasury in each fiscal year, not otherwise
tax to be imposed in a school district or comply with an obligation requiring ex- trr_lr_L_„J L,
county education district or it may autho- penditure of school district funds unless amount sufficient to pay the princkml and
■district or county education district to set ment also requires the legislature to pro- came due that fiscal year.
the rate, provided that the rate of county vide by law a procedure for determining
education district ad valorem taxes may whether an obligation is fully funded. In
‘the absence of such a procedure, and at .
' of a school district's board of
> comptroller of public ac-
counts shall determine whether or not an
amount of ad valorem taxes redistributed obligation is fully funded. This amend-
■e ment^tpplies only to state educational
a mahdites enacted after December 31,
1993.
The proposed amendment will appear
on the ballot as follows:
“The constitutional amendment ex-
empting a school district from the ob-
ligation to comply with unfunded
state educational mandates.”
Belated Anniversary greetings Ruth Vassar and Madge L.O. Moore upon the loss of his
are sent to James and Jo Ruth Woodson. Also to Harry Bounds sister.
‘ On Friday night Mil ton Crow
Many area schools, including of Hamlin accompanied Vicky
Rule, are schedules for Spring Anderson and a daughter to
Break this week and next. Snyder to see a double-header
Itwasnicetovisitwithformer basketball game. Sorry to My,
Police Chief Don Glasgow and the two area teams: Stamford
Bulldogs and the Haskell Indians
Happy Birthday is wished lost to Amarillo Highland Park
Gladys Dyckes a Rule resident Hornets and the Memphis
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Bethel Birthday Greetings go March 1st for a baby shower for program put on by the held on March 11 th (Today at
out this week to Taylor Seclke, Denise Turner, also for the Elementary students and to tour Rule ISD). Good Luck, students.
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Third Annual International City. Louisiana beginning April is encouraged to gather at Bethel 18th beginning at 8:30 a.m. For meeting. Afier the group enjoyed
Wienerfest. As some may 30th, held in conjunction with for this special presentation. This mOre information contact
already know, this event includes the Northern Texas Northern music ministry team will share Thelma Haqsen or Clara
some surprising recipes for Louisiana Synod Convention,
preparing wieners in the tradition Those attending the meeting
of various countries. In the past, included Josh Perry, Russell
selections have included Stir- Wilson, Johnna Oman, April
fry Wieners, Mexican Style Reves, Shayla Hager, Kevin
Wieners, and Wiener-ka-bobs. Tate, sponsors Ray and Nancy
Chase Seelke, Joe Lopez, Jr., Ladies Supper, and for the Senior the rooms as well as have punch
Betty Pearson, Philip Olsonjr., Supper for March 25th. and cookies. The program was
and Ann Heathington The First Sunday Singing was quite interesting, which many old friends: Dora Torres,
hosted by the Rule Church of consisted of American Folk whotaughtadultSpanish,Jackye
Christ on March 7th at 2:30p.m. Songs, some that we had not Leonard, Cheryl and Bobby
This is always an inspiring time, heard in years and some that we Robinson, Cindy Tibbits
Sorry that your correspondent have never heard. It was a most Kendall, Faye Webb, Lorene
enjoyable hour, and the students Boyd, Doris Lehrmann, Norva
with their teachers’ help did a Smith, Helen and Glenn Pierce,
Bob McLain of Rule, whom I greatjob. This was in observance and many, many others,
understand is doing quite well at of Public School Week. The including Superintendent and
this time. Also, to Bill Goree, punch and cookies were Mrs. TomKutch,Principal Steve
Wayne Carlton, Viriginia Moore delicious. Long, etc.
and her brother in Fort Worth,
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The first stamps issued by the U.S. Post Office in 1847 bore
the portraits of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.
Bethel's Luther League met TherewillagainbefivedifTcrcni Clark, and Pastor Leaf. The Ericksdahl 4-H meeting heifer won it’sclass, Kevin had
Sunday for their regularly countries represented with some Lutheran Youth Encounter, an will be held Monday, March animals that placed sixth and
scheduled monthly business new and different selections to evangelical Lutheran 15th, at 7 p.m.
meeting. The meeting was held choose from. Be sure and mark organization, will present the Lenten Service for
in the basement at Bethel with you calenders for April 21st and group. Captive Free, in a special Wednesday, March 17th, will
April Reves as hostess. She be prepared to be surprised at ]
served a meal of sandwiches,
chips, dip, brownies, and soft
drinks. One of the main topics of Lutheran Youth Organization will be instead of the regular lent The women of Bethel will be
discussion was the upcoming Convention lobe held in Bossier service for that week. Everyone quilting on Thursday, March
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MARCH 7-13,1993
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of the general obligation bonds issued
under the amendment or any of the inter-
I un-
the first money coming into the state
appropriated by the’ constitution, the
the use of the permanent school fiind
to guarantee state revenue bonds, but
would permit the legislature to provide
by law for the issuance of general obliga-
tion bonds or revenue bonds of the state
for the purpose of making loans to, or
purchasing bonds of, school districts for
the purpose of acquisition, construction,
or improvement of instructional facilities, 9
including all furnishings. The amendment
also provides that the state, pursuant to
general law, may forgive the payment of
principal and interest on all or part of a
loan made to a school district under the
amendment to partially finance an in-
lion on the amount of bonds that could be
issued under article VII, section 5(b), aa
amended, would be retained. The amend-
ment would repeal the current provision
of the constitution permitting the legis-
lature to authorize bonds in excess of
constitutional amendment $750 million by two-thirds record vote of
educational mandates imposed in com-
pliance with the Texas Constitution or
comply with an obligation requiring ex-
rize the -board of trustees of each school the obligation is fully funded. The amend- interest on the bonds that matured or be-
the rate, provided that the rate of county vide by law a procedure for determining
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not exceed $1.00 pet $100 valuation of
taxable property, unless a higher rate is the request oi
approved by the voters of the district, trustees, the
The amendment also provides that the
among school districts by the legislature
and effectively redistributed within l
county through county education dis-
tricts may not exceed 2.75 percent of the
sum of the state revenue appropriated for
public schools and the revenue from local
ad valorem taxes levied and collected for
public schools. The term “state revenue”
does not include revenue from ad valorem
taxes, revenue for the provision of free
textbooks, or contributions to a retire-
ment system. Finally, the amendment
provides that it does not affect the distri-
bution of the available school fund under
article VII, section 5, of the Texas
Constitution.
The
on the
“The constitutional amendment allow-
ing limited redistribution of ad val-
Lutheran World Relief.
Showing animals at the
conjunction with the evening's this area included Johnna Oman Leroy Lundgren and his has an infection of the lung. We Donnie McElreath in Wyoming, defeating Dell City by a score of
proceedings. and Kevin Tate. While Johnna *s committee and co-workers for were happy to leant that Malcolm C
all their work in installing the and Maxine Herttenberger both Church of Christ will host a
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