Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 19, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 5, 2013 Page: 3 of 10
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Brownwood Bulletin 3
Early Middle School choir students named to the
Region 7 All-Region Honor Choir
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Early Middle School choir students named to region 7 All-region Honor Choir includes, pictured from left to right, back
row is Dathan Harding, Kendel Beck, Ethan Rhodes, Mason Flippin, Mark Benton, Taylor Hurt, Ashlyn Kirby, Brilee Tabor
and Brenna Gist; front row, Jimmy Clubb, Jake Angerstein, Jonathan Morales, Thomas Kinnin, Faith Wade, Abby Elliott,
Mollee Jo Studdard and Mckenna Towell.
Coggin Elementary students honor
local vetereans for Red Ribbon Week
Coggin Elementary students honor veterans for “Make
a Difference Day” during Red Ribbon Week
Coggin Elementary students presented various hand-
made crafts, signs, and cards to the local VFW in honor
of their service to our country. Coggin Elementary
Counselor, Donna Swanger coordinated the event along
with Kim Swingle, the school’s digital media specialist
(librarian) as a way to participate in “Make a Difference
Day” during Red Ribbon Week, which promotes a Drug-
Free life.
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ADOPTION
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50, from babies to teenagers. Currently, they are also caring
for two siblings, aged two and three.
Jimmy Sr. and Terri began caring for foster children,
when their children were in high school. “It wasn’t that they
were gone from home, but they were never home. I guess
we sort of got the empty nest syndrome,” she said, adding
that they had also helped care for nieces and nephews, in
the past. “We liked having kids in our home and we missed
it, so we started doing foster care.”
Often times, foster parenting is a precursor to adoption,
as was the case with the Valdez family. “Sometimes you
just get very attached to these children, especially when
you have them from when they are very young. When you
do, you just can’t imagine being without them.”
The Valdez’s have been fortunate to have the support of
their two older children, “They knew why we were doing
this and how much it helps these children to have good
foster families,” said Terri Valdez, “and they develop bonds
with the children, just like us.”
Each year, nationwide, over 23,000 children age out of
the system. In their 13 years of foster parenting, 5 chil-
dren have aged out of the program. Valdez said, “Some of
those still contact me. I have one that calls me about every
other day. He doesn’t live here anymore, but we had him
for about seven years.” She added, “Instead of returning to
his biological family, on Christmas and holidays, he comes
here. Another, who we had until he graduated this past
year, did go back to his family, for a while, but moved back
to this area. He would come to visit us a couple of times a
week.”
When asked if they’d had any fears or concerns about
foster parenting or adoption, Valdez replied, “Not really.
As for the adoptions, we knew these children. They were
mine. The only thing I didn’t do was carry them.” Valdez
did say that potential foster parents just need to realize
the children come from a variety of backgrounds. “If you
do have other children, you do have to consider if a new
child will fit into the environment. Our agency is very good
about placing children in homes, where they will fit into
the family’s lifestyle. They consider the things your fam-
ily likes to do. We go a lot, to the kids’ sporting events and
activities,” which she said is most important with the older
children. “They will compare the kids’ interests and the
foster parents’ interests, to try to ensure a good fit.” Valdez
said they believe, once a child is placed in their home, it is
very important to get them involved in sports and school
activities. “These are ways they can better themselves. We
also work with them, to help improve their grades.”
The Valdez’s spoke about the tremendous need for foster
and adoptive parents, in this area, and recommend others
get involved. She said, “All of these children have touched
our hearts, in some way.” Jimmy Valdez Sr. said, “It just
takes time, patience, and a heart.”
For information on children awaiting adoption, in this
area, or on foster parenting, visit www.adoptchildren.org.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
TUESDAY, Nov. 5
Would you like help
improving your parenting
skills? Contact Family Ser-
vices Center of Brownwood
at (325) 646-5939. Details
on class times are available
at www.familysc.net. Family
Services Center offers class-
es in English or Spanish,
daytime or evening, and to
parents of teens or younger
children. The program is
evidence-based, effective
and fun. “Building healthy
families.. . together” is the
FSC motto. They are funded
in part by TDFPS Texas
Family: Together and Safe,
United Way, and private
donations.
Zumba classes are held at
5:30 p.m. Mondays, Tues-
days and Thursdays at the
Bennie Houston Recreation
Center, 505 Cordell St. Cost
per class is $2 per person.
The classes are open to ev-
eryone. For more informa-
tion, call the instructor Ms.
Takenda Cotton at (325)
998-6982.
The Brownwood Art As-
sociation offers classes on
Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. for
ages 15 years old and up.
There is a choice of a draw-
ing class or an acrylic paint-
ing class. Classes, at $10
per session, are designed
for beginners and for those
wanting to improve their
skills. Call Melanie Naylor
at (325) 647-8543 to sign
up or for more information.
The Brownwood Chess
Club meets at 6:30 p.m.
at the TexasBank on Fisk.
Everyone from students to
seniors are welcome.
The Salvation Army Ser-
vice Center of Brownwood
Foaves and Fishes program
is open from noon to 1
p.m. weekdays serving a
hot lunch at 403 Fakeway
Drive. Everyone is welcome.
There is a short daily devo-
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Stuckly, Derrick. Brownwood Bulletin (Brownwood, Tex.), Vol. 114, No. 19, Ed. 1 Tuesday, November 5, 2013, newspaper, November 5, 2013; Brownwood, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth740446/m1/3/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Brownwood Public Library.