Giddings Times & News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1999 Page: 4 of 16
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Page 4- Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, July 8, 1999
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Pieratts Pharmacy
Your Hometown Pharmacy!!
Fire Fighters to meet
The quarterly meeting of the
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E) Wednesday, July 14 at 7:30
M&M Lumber Co.
McDade General Store
Orsag’s
Paige Cedar Factory
Pratho’s
Schulz Antiques
Texas Trading Post
West End Lumber
Wal-Mart
Wilbert's Tire Service
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B&B Auto & Farm Supply
Brookshire Bros.
Bucks, Bockdale
City Supply, Lockhart
Elm Creek Cafe
Giddings Feed & Fertilizer
Goodson Lumber Co.
Gruetzner’s
Lee Co. Co-op
Applications are now being accepted
for the fall semester.
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HOW IS YOUR BLOOD SUGAR?
Visit Pieratts Pharmacy Tuesday, July 13th
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
We will offer free blood glucose testing, samples,
tree NovoPen and educational materials.
Blood sugar testing is quick and easy.
Come by Pieratts and have this done at no charge.
Pieratts Pharmacy is located in the Burns Clinic
across the hall from Dr. Rajeev Gupta.
• Certified Nurse Aides
• MHMR Aides/Assistants
• Licensed Vocational Nurses
• Food Service Workers/Cooks
• Therapist Technicians
• Security Worker Ill
Complete job descriptions and applications are
available from.
Human Resources
4001 Hwy. 36 South
Brenham, TX 77833-9611
409/277-1341
SALE $1 9.95
p.m. at the LaGrange fire sta-
tion. The meeting will be fol-
lowed by an Extrication Class
and Demonstration.
The Flatonia VFD will pro-
vide refreshments and a meal.
All firefighters are encouraged
to attend.
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We would like to thank the Jollowinc businesses for their contributions
to our fundraiser:
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Family & Consumer Sciences
By CHERYL E. WALKER
Lee County Extension Agent
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Call Pieratts Pharmacy for details
at 542-3164.
PIERATTS PHARMACY
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Also, to Allan Lindner who auctioned the items and the many private do-
nors who donated quilts, plants, hand made items, produce and numerous
other products that made our fund raiser a success. Thanks to the many
volunteers who came and gave their time to our effort. May Cod richly bless
each and everyone of you.
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church of Paint Creek
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Drying Fruit Leather
Fruit leather is a tasty, chewy,
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onto a flat surface for drying.
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the surface and rolled. It gets the
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Quality Education in a
Christian Environment
For more information on Fall ‘99 enrollment,
contact the Admissions Office at:
2801 Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666
phone : 1-800-428-5120 fax: (512) 753-8031
e-mail: admissions@smba.org
http://wwwimba.org
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ALL WOLVERINE STEEL & NON STEEL TOE
WORK BOOTS
CLOSEOUT SALE $99.95
$r DRESS SHIRTS 10% OFF
water. Remove peel, seeds and
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(409)542-3509, 542-3605
Sat., July 10
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Sun., July 11
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-Health Service & Information
Booths 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
The WESTERN Stoke 9
1495 W. St. Hwy. 71 #9
La Grange, Texas 78945 • 409-968-6869
LCRA says 'critical' systems
are free of year 2000 problems
The Lower Colorado River utilities, telecommunications
Authority has notified state systems and the Highland
and federal regulators that its Lakes dams on the Colorado
critical electric generation and River. And these systems are
transmission systems are all ready for -2k
ready for date changes when In regards to generation, the
the year 2000 rolls around LCRA’s seven generating units
Joane Ryland, the LCRA's have been upgraded and fully
Year 2000 project manager, tested and are ready for Y2K.
said reaching this milestone is internal clocks at LCRA's two
significant for the LCRA be- gas-fired power plants and the
cause it means the most diffi- gas storage facility were moved
cult obstacles have been over- forward to the year 2000 ear-
come. lier this year with no problems.
The LCRA can now spend its And the clocks will remain one
time testing contingency plans year ahead until they are reset
and on preparing for the during scheduled maintenance
rollover event itself. outages next year.
The cities of Giddings, Lex- Transmission systems, in-
ington and Dime Box, as well eluding critical substation sys-
as Bluebonnet Electric Coop- terns and equipment, have
erative, buy their wholesale been upgraded and tested, and
power from LCRA, so prepara- they're ready for the year 2000.
tion for Y2K may help prevent The LCRA will install a new
power outages in the1 Lee energy management system in
County area when the year September. It has been tested
2000 arrives. for Y2K. The current system
The LCRA has also been test- has also been prepared as a ,
ing other critical operations backup.
like water and wastewater
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I Leather From Fresh Fruit
| -Select ripe or slightly overripe
fruit.
I Wash fresh fruit or berries in cool
► Immunizations for children
► Tetanus shots for all ages
(Minors must have parents present)
Medical screenings:
► Cholesterol*
► Blood Glucose*
►Blood Pressure
► Hearing
► Pulse Oximetry
•HIVIAIDS
► Depression Test
► Stress Test
Cut fruit into chunks. Use 2 cups •Bone Density Scan
of fruit for each 13" x 15" inch ►Body Composition
fruit leather. Puree fruits until »TB
smooth. * Better results if you do not eat or
■Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice or drink prior to the test.
1/8 teaspoon ascorbic acid (375 (Minors must have parents present
mg) for each 2-cup light-colored for medical screenings)
fruit to prevent darkening. —-Other Services:
-Optional: To sweeten, add corn ►Fingerprinting
syrup, honey or sugar. Corn syrup ► Kid ( are ID s (bring your ID
or honey is best for longest storage from last year tor an update)
because it prevents crystals. Sugar ►Hearing Aid Cleaning
is fine for immediate use or short —Free Information.
TI L , 7 storage. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar, On a variety of Health, Nutrition,
Hngogement OnnOllIICEu corn syrup, or honey for each 2 and Safety concerns. Listings in
James and Linda Tate of Ser- of Giddings High School and is cupacnfts ftuuia Sscsbarinsbascd U Educational Seminars:
bin are proud to announce the currently attending Southwest reduce tartness without adding ► Protective Orders / Divorce Laws
engagement and approaching Texas State University in San calories. Aspartame sweeteners ►Poison Proofing
marriage of their daughter, Li- Marcos. She is also employed at may |ose sweetness during drying. ►I’m a 9-1 1 Hero!
ana Faye to Luke Allen Adair, Century-Tel in San Marcos. For drying in a dehydrator, line "HIV/AIDS
son of Charley and Sharron The groom is a 1995 graduate trays with plastic wrap or the ►Becoming Foster/Adoptive Parent
Adair of Maxwell, Texas. of San Marcos High School and specially designed plastic sheets "Dual Diagnosis
Liana's grandparents are is currently employed by But- that come with the dehydrator. Help Us Help You Can I ou Be
Alma Kappler and the late Otto ler Manufacturing in San Pour the leather onto the lined tray. Found in an Emergency,
P Katmler of Serbin and the Marcos. Spread it evenly to a thickness of -Aging tn Place - Making Your
late Milton and Miriam Tate of A July 24 wedding is planned l/S inch. Dry the m leatherat Home More User-Friendly as ou
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The bride is a 1995 graduate well, lexas. While still warm, peel from the don’t miss this chance to check on
plastic roll. Cool and rewrap in your health! Sponsored by the Lee
ruary will be able toretake that plastic and store. mny
portitnof thettes an July 13 ☆Mark Your Calendars* office
Testing dates are duty , Tuesday July 27 the Lee For More Information C ome by at
Writing; July 14,Mathi and County Health Fair will take place 282 South Games in Giddings or
July 15, Reading Report to the intheGiddings Elementary School. Call (409) 542-2753.
GHS Cafeteria at 8.30 a.m. The activities include the following: -----------
the above dates.
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Preuss, L. M., III & True, David G. Giddings Times & News (Giddings, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 8, 1999, newspaper, July 8, 1999; Giddings, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1611932/m1/4/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center.