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Thursday, June 25, 2009
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CWS title
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Life
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SHS Concert Choir receives first division rating
Sweetwater High School Concert Choir students performed at the Seasons Choir Festival in Arlington, and
received a First Division "Superior" Rating from all three judges at the competition. The Sweetwater ( hob
received a trophy for their "Superior Rating" in Concert Performance. The judges also awarded the SIIS
C hoir a second trophy for being the Runner Up for the "Best in ( lass" at the Choral Festival. Pictured w ith
their two trophies are members of the SIIS ( hoir and their director. Melody Squires.
Cash tor Clunkers program to help economy and environment
BY AMANDA MORENO
Staff Writer
It's no secret, our economy is in a rut. Households
are tightening their belts and spending less and less
money. Necessities are being bought and everything
else is being put on the back burner, at least that's what
it seems like. Automobiles are not a necessity for people
anymore, and the decline in new car sales is showing
that. President Obama and Congress decided to add a
little incentive for those who are contemplating buying
a new car, it's called the "cash for clunkers" program.
This plan is two-fold, not only is it aimed to help the
economy get back on its feet, it’s aimed at improving the
environment.
The program offers $3,500 to $4,500 towards the
purchase of a new car, when you trade in a car that is
Harmful to the environment and/or a gas-guzzler. Of
course, as with everything, there is one stipulation; the
car that is traded in, using this program, will be scraped.
According to MSN Money, the federal government will
take the car to a metal recycler and the material would
be used for other purposes, such as coke cans and pos-
sibly parts of a new car. One downfall could possibly be
the depreciated price of metal, because this could cause
an overflow of metal supply.
The actual bill is called "Consumer Assistance to
Recycle and Save Act (CARS), catchy huh? The United
States is not the first to attempt this. Germany, France,
Brazil and China have already implemented a similar
program. They have seen improved car sales from 26%
to 76%. The U.S. is looking at a slightly smaller increase
with their program, but an increase no doubt, accord-
ing to MSN Money. Despite the boost this program is
expected to give the economy, there are those that are
skeptical and look down on the program.
The program awards vouchers depending on the type
of car you currently own and the type of car that you
"upgrade" to. This program will most likely appeal to
those who own cars that are model 2000 or older. The
main focus is to get the SUVs and trucks off the street.
Cars that are thirteen years old, at least, make up 25
percent of the miles driven, and cause 75 percent of the
pollution, according to a California study, used by the
New York Times.
To receive the vouchers their are certain requirements
that have to be met. For cars to fall into the program
they have to get less than 18 mpg and the owner must
buy a new car that gets at least 22 mpg, to get $3,500
credit. If the new car has an improvement of 10 mpg,
the credit received will be $4,500. For lightweight
trucks, the current truck has to get 16 mpg or less and
the new one has to get, at least 18 mpg, to qualify for
Suddenlink, firefighters
conduct Fire Break 2009
FunandfundraisinghighlighttheagendaasSuddenlink
Communications and Big Country Firefighters conduct
Fire Break 2009 on Saturday, June 27, in Abilene to
help the Big Country Firefighters Association (BCFFA)
raise money for equipment, recruiting, training and
other firefighting needs.
Fire Break 2009 features live music, food, games, a
silent auction and events, as well as guest speaker State
Rep. Susan King, in a series of activities from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. at the Expo Center Round Building and Outdoor
Pavilion in Abilene. All profits will go to the BCFFA to
meet the needs of area volunteer fire departments.
“We have great entertainment lined up in a day that
should provide fun for the entire family, said BCFFA
President Philip King. “With Suddenlink's help and
donations from other contributors, we re hoping this
event will provide funds that are badly needed to
upgrade equipment and help continue training and
recruitment programs for the many volunteers who selt-
lossly fight fires here in West Texas."
Music will be performed by Brenda Kay, the Happy
Fat Band and Moody Crawford Band. The day features
a silent auction with bids being taken on donated prizes
that include framed western art, a portable gas heater
and other items. Air slides and junto castles along with
face painting will be available for kids.
Suddenlink Business Operations Manager Steve
Allen and Broadband Technician Eddie Mangruin have
worked with BCFFA to help sponsor the event. "These
volunteer firefighters deserve our community's support
for all they do, and we encourage everyone to join us for
• See FIRE page 3
the $3,500 and if the new vehicle gets 5 mpg more, the
credit received will be $4,500. Heavy-duty trucks have
to be getting less than 15 mpg and the new one has to be
able to get more than 15 mpg. To qualify for the $3,500
credit, there only has to be an improvement of impg and
if the new one has at least 2 mpg more, the credit will be
$4,500. Lastly, any model made before 2002 work truck
qualifies for the $3,500 credit, towards a new one.
For more information on if your car fits the "clunker"
list visit: www.kbb.com/cashforclunkersiist.
Currently, the bill is waiting to be signed by the
President. The house and the senate have already
approved it, but it has not yet taken affect. Some of the
requirements for the bill are the car that is being pur-
chased must be new, whether it be foreign or domestic,
and not cost more than $45,000. The purchase has to
be made between July 1 and November 1. Certain deal-
ers will be listed as a Cash For Clunkers dealer. The car
being traded in can not be older than a 1984 model.
To keep up to date on what is happening with the bill
visit http://www.cashforclunkersfacts.com/or keep up
with information on Twitter.
Texas already boasts
similar program
Texas already has a similar program implemented, but
Texas' program focuses more on environmental health,
instead of economic relief. The program is in effect in the
Dallas/Ft. Worth area, and is aimed at taking polluting
vehicles, off the road. The main goal is to help people
comply with the vehicle emission standards. According
to their Web site, their target is the owners of the highest
polluting vehicles.
Air Check Texas Drive a Clean Machine program offers
assistance for repair and replacement. The qualifications
for repair assistance are:
♦failed an emission test within 30 days of application
‘current registration in participating county and has
been for at least 12 months
‘passed safety portion of DPS motor vehicle safety and
emission inspection
‘driveable and gas powered
Replacement Assistance:
‘current registration in participating county and has
been tor at least 12 months
‘driveable and gas powered
• See TEXAS page
Community
worship
service
planned for
Sunday
The annual God and
Country Community-Wide
worship service will be
held at 7 p.m. on Sunday,
June 28, at Trinity Baptist
Church. The church is
located at the corner of
Hailey and Santa Fe Streets
and the entire community
is invited to attend.
Bro. Phillip Thomas,
Pastor of First Baptist
Church, Sweetwater, will
present the message.
Music will be led by Josh
Wright, Music Minister at
Trinity Baptist. A commu-
nity chorus will be prac-
ticing at 6 p.m. Sunday
in the sanctuary for those
who would like to partici-
pate. All singers are wel-
comed to join the chorus
as they perform during the
event.
Cookies and punch will
he served following the
service for interaction
among fellow Christians.
Come be with us as we
worship together and cel-
ebrate God and Country'.
If you have any questions,
please call Trinity Baptist
Church at 235-2991.
DPS reminds
teens to
drive safely
this summer
As summer begins, DPS
rem i nds teens to play i t safe
while driving. In the U.S.,
motor vehicle crashes are
the leading cause of death
for teens. Approximately
6,000 teens per year are
killed in traffic crashes in
this country — that's the
equivalent of one commer-
cial airliner full of teens
crashing every week.
"Teen drivers' inexpe-
rience, combined with
other factors, accounts
for the fact that they are
involved in three times as
many fatal crashes as all
other drivers," said Texas
Highway Patrol Chief
David Baker.
Teenagers are more
likelv to be involved in car
crashes because of their
inexperience behind the
wheel, but they can take
several steps to reduce
their chances of becoming
involved in a wreck.
Those safety steps
include:
‘Do not send text mes-
sages while driving!
Talking on the cell phone
and texting are dangerous
• See TEENS page 3
Lesli Tomlin was named the June Employee of the month at Rolling Plains
Memorial Hospital. Although, Lesli is actually employed by Cardinal Health,
she was nominated for this award by a hospital co-worker who described her
as “positive, upbeat and a great asset to our hospital." The nomination also
noted Lesli’s success as a team leader tor a National Patient Safely Goal team
and praised her work with doctors and RPMII employees to make RPMH a
better and safer place for patient care. Lesli and her husband, Shane, live in
Sweetwater. _
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