The Alvin Sun (Alvin, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 73, Ed. 1 Monday, April 20, 1998 Page: 4 of 8
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application of the skills learned at ship, academic, and technological
beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans
of Foriegn Wars building, located at Alvin Singles Association, an adult sin-
Alvin Woodmen of the World, lodge 812 S. Douglas St. in Alvin. gles group, meets on the second
#0275 meets the first Tuesday of each Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m. at
month in the Alvin State Bank The Alvin Daytimer Chapter of the the Homestead Inn, on Gordon St in
Community Room beginning at 6:30 American Business Women's Alvin, for a good meal and business
p.m. Meet for a pot-luck dinner Association meets the fourth Monday meeting. You are welcome to come
served by the lodge. Members may of each month in the Alvin Senior join us. For additional information call
bring any interested guest to the Citizen Center at 2 p.m. Refreshments (281) 331-2888 or (281) 431-9149.
meeting. For more information, will be served at each meeting. The
please call (281) 331-8955, objective of this retired member chap- AARP Chapter 41653 meets 3rd
ter of AWBA is to enhance the lives of Monday, 4 p.m. in the Senior Citizen
Post 129 slates April events
The American Legion Post 129 be held at the American Legion informed. For more information
will be having a Dinner Meeting Poet 129 located at 206 S. Durant call American Legion Post 129 at
and Recognition Presentation on in Alvin Texas. Thursday April 23, (281) 585-6500 or Maria Anderson
Monday April 20, 1998. The menu 1998 a seminar presented by the at (281) 331-1013.
will consist of fried fish, coleslaw Sheriffs Department which will The. American Legion Post 129
and hushpuppies! Legion members certainly be a very informative pre- located at 206 S Durant in Alvin,
and their wives are invited! Dinner sentation. This presentation is open Texas has Bingo night each
will start at 7:30 P.M. For more to the public. Being informed is the Tuesday from 7-9 P.M. So come on
information please call (281) 585- best deterrent against any violence, down and join in on the fun! For
6500. Parents, Teachers and teens please more information call (281) 585-
Gang Resistance Presentation to speed the word and become 6500.
Seminar covers interview process
The Alvin Community College Houston business community for Human Resources services for a
Business Resource Center (BRC) her knowledge and expertise in variety of local companies.
will host the seminar. The Human Resources, Ms. Seiler lec- The seminar. The Interview
The Student Government Association
The Alvin Museum Society's 1998 Soroptimist International of Alvin of Alvin Community College invites:
Historical Calendar, featuring Alvin's 1998 Calendars are now available. ACC students to attend the regular
oldest churches is now available for Don’t be left out - get yours today! To meeting held each Monday at 1 p.m. in
$5 at the following locations: Alvin- place your order, or to request addi- the Texas Room adjacent to the cafete.
Manvel Chamber of Commerce; tional information, please contact ria. If you are an ACC student looking
Alvin State Bank; Barnyard Boutique; Bobbie at (281) 331 -4418 or Barbara to get involved, here is your chance to
Bowman's; the DeWitt Clinic; The at (281) 585-9889. make a difference. Student
General Store; jewelry By Chas; Petite Government coordinates a variety of
Beauty Salon; and Wellborn's. Call Alvin VFW Post #5237 meets every special events on campus Call.
(2811585-4973 or (281 >585-2803 for second Monday of each month 281/388-4698 for information.
The Alvin Area Republican Women's retired business women through chap- Center. A light meal will be served.
Club hosts a luncheon meeting the ter activities. For more information call Remember to bring your donations or
third Monday of each month. The (281) 585-6419 (281) 585-4973. non-perishable food items for the Alvin
meeting is held at the Homestead Inn. Food Pantry.
For information call Janet Nelson Sons of Confederate Veterans, Camp
(281)393-1071. 1565 meets at 6:30 p.m. every second The Gulf Crossroads Chapter of the
Thursday at Smithharts Downtown American Business Women's
The Salvation Army is in need of chil- Room, Lake Jackson. Visitors are wel- Association meets the second
dren’s clothing, blankets and heaters. come. The SCV is a historical and edu- Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Donations can be dropped off at the rational organization, dedicated to pre- at the First Christian Church of Alvin,
Salvation Army office, located at 1111 serving Southern Culture. Call (409) located at 1212 S. Durant S Visitors
W. Adoue, Building C, from 9 a.m. 849-0219 or (409) 548-6675 for infer- are welcome to attend. For more
until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, mation. information, call (281) 331-3432.
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Top AHS students compete at business conference
Top students from Alvin High tan Kelsey wiiams and mmoty petng im Veba Communcations Mining which memtars of the local school asd college students preparing America acts as acoherive agent in
Top Students from Aivm High - " Prepared n Speech and will be giving chapter of Business Professionals of for careers in business and office the nation-wide netwoAm, of ednca-
her’topic on Agribusiness. Timothy America at Alvin High School have occupations. The organization’s tion, business and industry, and to
will be competing in Desktop received.” said chapter advisor, activities and programs complement contributing to the preparation of a
Publishing using amicrocomputer Robin Goff, who teaches classroom instruction by giving stu- worldclass workforce through the
shops. general sessions, and the "The conference wil be the culmi- Microcomputers Applications
national officer candidate campaigns nation of a school year’s worth of Business Professionals of America -
and ekyriruw Kelsey will be com- business workforce education and to a national organization for high school Business Professionals of skills.
Interview Process, on Tuesday, tures on Human Resource issues to Process, covers a sometimes per-
April 21, from 8 a.m. to 5p.m., at local business groups, and is a fre- plexing process. With interviews,
Alvin Community College, 3110 quent contributor to publications the big questions are: What to ask
Mustang Road, Alvin, Texas. such as Houston DBA, Houston and What not to ask. What are the
This seminar will be fed by Ms. Business Journal and the Houston legal ramifications and how to
Ruth Seiler, MBA, SPHR, CCP. Chronicle. She also serves on the select the right personality for the
Ms. Seiler has 18 years experience Human Resource Advisory Board company are a few of the topics
in the Human Resources field and of Houston Baptist University’s being addressed during this semi-
has held management positions at College of Business and nar.
some of Houston’s largest employ- Economics and Human Resources The registration fee for this sem-
ers, namely Houston Lighting and Institute, and facilitates a course in inar is $75 plus an $8 out-of dis-
Power, and Enron. She is active in Management Practices for Rice trict fee when applicable,
the Houston Human Resource University’s Continuing Education Preregistration is required and the
Management Association, serving Department. Her company. Staff registration deadline is April 17.
as president' in 1994-1995. Managers, Ltd. Co., provides high For more information or to register.
Frequently called upon by the quality, cost efficient outsourced call the BRC at (281)388-4944.
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(281)331-5575.
available as well as cookbooks featur- sponsorship, volunteer, providing Senior Services (ACCESS) you can do Donations are greatly appreciated. a .0. . .
ing the recipes prepared for the lun- demonstration or any information, both by signing up for a beginner 7°^ , n
The Alvin Kiwanis Club meets every cheon. Tickets will be on sale through call Brazoria County Courthouse, ext Dance for fun and Health class. The The Alvin Area Achiever-Mimosa the thirdI Mondayof each month begin-
t a s.Eibmeetscen mheoner" of ADK or at the door at the 1541 class meets from 9-10 a.m. until May Chapter of the American Business ning at 7 p.m. at the Torres Law Office,
Tuesday at noon at the Golden Corral. membersofAKorstthadormttds 154b ' n, 1998. This class is especially Women's Association meets the third located at 1522 W. Sealy in Alvin. For
Alvin Community Health Endeavor go toward scholarships for future edu- The Alvin Area Republican Women designed for senior adults 50 years of Wednesday of every/month at the morjinformation, please call (281)
ACH.EJwilbeconducting hearing cators and community altruistic pro- hosts a luncheon on the third age or older. Participants will learn Homesteadinn p.m..The pub- 585-6684.
screenings the first Tuesday of each jects. We hope to see you there, For Monday of each month at the line, folk, and country western lie is invited to attend the dinner and ... _ .
month pr children ages 4 and up. additional information please’call Homestead Inn. Come join us for dances for fun and exercise. Partners meeting. For moresinformation. all The Marine Sorpsl
Certified seshnisians will be doiog Beverly Keck.a 2316873.
the testing. Assistapce will begiven to 0411 kbebi , »i.doidiw.i___, „
any child needing a referral for hear- Start planning now for those long hot ---------------•------- 2 .. n 300
ing related problems. Also, the summer days. Alvin Community .. registration information, call 388-
Director of County Welfare, Margaret College will be having Kids College The Manvel Lion. Club is hosting the 4685 or the Continuing Education
Dixon, will be at the A.C.H.E. facili- on two separate weeks during the 2nd Annual Crawfish Cook Of. & Office at 388 4904 _ r . npu Th. chanter AHentinn orators! A new
ties on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. to summer. The first session will be Gumbo Cook Off on April 25 starting .. . . eaThechapte Toastmasters club is now being
assist with applications for emergency from June 15 through June 18, 1998 at noon at Kickin' Up at Eddie's in The fob Training Partnership Ac encompasssAliin, Friendswoodand oqstnasterscclubu mXw
funds provided by FEMA for financial and the second session will be from Manvel. There will be a live band (JTPA)is a federally-funded job pro- Pearland. Attend a mestingsgr.c
help with utilities or rent. For more July 13 through July 16, 1998. New and plenty of food and drink. For gram for students 14 to 21 Marge Eeasterat (2811482-8664fr Pmeyeshednedy Mov
information or to schedule an classes and activities were added this information on entering a cooking age, who meet federal guidelines for information.BeAtpar pfourprogrss Hhositesoutneas dgAporinr’
appointment for either program, call year to build on the success from last team or setting up a craft table, call being economically disadvantaged Become ^volunteer for homesconn ingdiningonooms and sbaat 8
2101036 summer The schedule will be avail- John at (281) 331-3913. (i.e. on free lunch; in special educa- struction workdays. Our first home is information, please call Mian at "81:
summerpphesschedurtwnvbtmin tion classes; recipients of food being built at 506 Verhalen Road in 992-4136. Guests, visitors and-
Can't travel the world this year? Let in May For more information call The Are You OXI program wants to stamps > Participants are taught job Alvin.Cai Maggie slaterforinforma. prospective Toastmasters are welcome
the world come to you! Host a high 388-4904. know if any senior adults need help skills and would work in theAAlvin ion about becom.ng a volunteer at to attend!
school student from Europe, Asia, with anything. Are you in need of area at city-state, school or federal (281) 482-3548. Citv of Alvin Animal Shelter now:
Russia or South America in vour The Brazoria County Parks repairs around the home, house/yard agencies. There are over 40 positions zhecyoAmAnmasnenerno
home for one semester or a full year Department wiH be host to its first cleaning, etc.? Call (281) 585-2883. open this summer. Alvin Highschogl You want to have wmie fan! Weare hagnwboursinordertomakgnadoph
in your home For information, please outdoor adventure experience, participates in this program through looking for anyone interestedin help- ingapetalittleeasienmhensheltenwi:
contact Bobbie Click at (409) 925- Discover the Great Outdoors Expo. The Victim Services Coordinator for the Palacios Job Training Program, mg put together the Tour DeBraz, be open Monday through Saturday:
contact Bobbie Click (409) Onun 13 814, thousands fom the Brazoria County Community Applications can be picked up at the one of the south's largest and best 7:30 am. to 11 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.
Brazoria County and surrounding Supervision and Corrections receptionist's desk at Alvin High bike race/rides in this area. Over until 5.30 p.m.
The Alvin Library League is sponsor- areas, will gather at Resoft County Department is in need of donations of School. Palacios Job Training Program 1,000 participants are expected. This ..... *
ing a book sieTat the AlvinP Public located North of Alvin on Highway new nightgowns and sleep wear for is an equal opportunity employer/pro- is a two day ^t and will take pkrce UnitedSate and Teg Conatitutione
Ubrary on Friday, May 1 from 10 a.m. 35 for this unique outdoor festival, women and children excaping an gram. Auxiliary aide and services are over the 4ththe JulyweekendThere studgroupssar nomee “p&pute
to 5 p m and on Saturday, May 2, Everyone who enjoys the outdoors assaultive and dangerous domestic available upon request to individuals is some work mvolvifobta you wil groups, organized by WaypespRpe
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds wWill appreciate our mini expo. This situation. Contact (281) 331-6101 with disabilities. havesthesopportunitystohelpimprye CAusandhrother ofRepsRonRandoof
benefit the Alvin Library. Formore will be a weekend of family fun and Ext. 1421 for more information, the duality of lifein yourcommunity. lake, a mefveeny Sndaz
information call Fran van Winkle at learning about wildlife conservation The Alvin Community Homemakers Fundsraisedwilligotowarpbikesaf nighpat,7 Cafe tchteVlageosdanod
331-5503 or the Library at 388-4300, and the great outdoors. Thousands of If you like to square dance or would Club meets the second and fourth tyawarenessprogra rhamZ cal pndpizacaeppetedgggprmi
kids and adults can catch fish from like to learn, classes are offered every Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. the Alvin-Manvel Chamber of Please Cal (281) 585^894 tor mor
Alpha Delta Kappa, an international Cline lake, learn gun and archery Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the First at the AYLAA building on CR351. Commerce office at (281) 331-3944 mfoonatrnn about the groups or meet-
honorary sorority for women educa- safety, kayak, learn tackle crafting, fly Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Call (281) 331-4888 for more infor- to become a part of this dynamic ing progr
tors, will host their annual "A Taste of fishing, casting, fish printing and on Johnson Street. For more informa- mation. group.
ADK". The luncheon will be held on much more. A serious message to tion, call (281) 331-7668.
Thursday, June 4 at the First United increase awareness, appreciate and
Methodist Church The church is understand our wildlife and natural Was your New Year's resolution to
located at 611 W. South St., in Alvin, resources will be communicated get in shape and meet new and inter-
Serving will begin at 11a.m. and end throughout the weekend. For anyone esting people? Through Alvin
at 1 p.m. Take out lunches will be interested in exhibitor or food booths, Community College Education and
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anetNelson at (281) 393-1071. pay an $8.00 out of distriA fee. For The lot chaptetof Habitat For month at tfi Arigletor- Americm
— Humanity meets at 7 p.m. on the Legion Post #241. For more informa-
third Monday of the month at tion, call Al Kotrla at (409) 849-4488.
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