Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 22, 2008 Page: 6 of 14
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By Keith Brownlow
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New Arrivals: For those of you that have been asking about
new releases, the public library recently received thirteen new titles
out of sixty (60) which have been on order since April 11th. Our
supplier was not able to explain what has caused the delay in ship-
ping. Also on order are twenty new DVD’s. FYI the cost of these
60 titles including the 20 DVD’s is $800. Our annual book budget
including periodicals and DVD’s set by the Board of Trustees for
the 2008 year is $8,500. In order to bring our library patrons new
additions as soon as possible after release by the publisher our
books are ordered monthly and DVD’s at least once every two
months. We welcome request, and will be gland to order, for our
patrons, any particular title not available in the library.
The new titles received, cataloged and ready for check-out are
as follows:
Title Author
Adam Ted Dekker
Blind Fall Christopher Rice
Compulsion:
An Alex Delaware Novel Jonathan Kellerman
German Bride
Julie Andrews:
An Intimate Biography
Killer Heat
Sante Fe Dead
Sister’s Choice
Sizzle and Bum:
An Arcane Society Novel
Sundays At Tiffany’s
Where Are You Now
Whole Truth
Zapped:
Joanna Hershon
Richard Stirling
Linda A. Fairstein
Stuart Woods
Judith Pella
Jayne Ann Krentz
James Patterson
Mary Higgins Clark
David Baldacci
A Regan Reilly Mystery Carol Higgins Clark
The Hugging Judge: Lee Shapiro is a retired judge. He is also
one of the most genuinely loving people we know. At one point in
his career, Lee realized that love is the greatest power there is. As
a result, Lee became a hugger. He began offering everybody a
hug. His colleagues dubbed him: The Hugging Judge” (as op-
posed to the hanging judge, we suppose). The bumper sticker on
his car reads, “Don’t bug me! Hug me!”
About six years ago Lee created what he calls his Hugger Kit.
On the outside it reads “A heart for a hug.” The inside contains
thirty little red embroidered hearts with stickums on the back. Lee
will take out his Hugger Kit, go around to people and offer them a
little red heart in exchange for a hug.
Lee has become so well known for this that he is often invited to
keynote conferences and conventions, where he shares his mes-
sage of unconditional love. At a conference in San Francisco, the
local news media challenged him by saying, “It is easy to give out
hugs here in the conference to people who self-selected to be here.
But this would never work in the real world.”
They challenged Lee to give away some hugs on the streets of
San Francisco. Followed by a television crew from the local new
station, Lee went out onto the street. First he approached a woman
walking. “Hi, I’m Lee Shapiro, the hugging judge.” I’m giving
out these hearts in exchange for a hug.” Sure,” she replied. “Too
easy,” challenged the local commentator. Lee looked around. He
saw a meter maid who was being given a hard time by the owner of
a BMW to whom she was giving a ticket. He marched up to her,
camera crew in tow, and said, “You look like you could use a hug.
I’m the hugging judge and I’m offering you one.” She accepted.
The television commentator threw down one final challenge.
“Look, here comes a bus. San Francisco bus drivers are the tough-
TISD from pg. 1
titlement amount $ 1,044,09-
09 planning amount is $2,653.
The amounts on the previous en-
titlements are available now and
in January they are expected to
increase.
The Idea B. Formula (224)
07-08 Entitlement $119,311;
Idea B Preschool (225) Entitle-
ment amount is $9,429; the
planning amount for 08-09 is
not known at this time- this is
for Special Education Funding.
Small Rural School Achieve-
ment (288) Entitlement of 07-
08 is $5,448 with the 08-09
amount not known at this time.
The State gives this one for
Technology supplies.
Accelerated Reading/Math
(404) entitlement amount for
07-08 was $18,655 and the 08-
09 amount is based on TAKS
scores.
T-Stem Network (409) 2 yr.
grant- 07-08 amount was
$24,125.
Texas Fitness Grant (427)
entitlement amount for 07-08
was $4,850. Will get amount at
later date.
Reading First (261) Entitle-
ment for 07-08 was $130,752.
TEEG Grant (429) Entitle-
ment for 07-08 was $60,00. Un-
sure about the 08-09 year.
No public input was made
and the public meeting was ad-
journed
The board went into regular
session with Jack Christian pre-
senting the canvasing of the
votes. William Mark Looney re-
ceived a total of 159, Bradley
Mark Odom received a total of
83 and Nonna Jean Swint re-
ceived at total of 197.
The canvassing was ap-
proved by the board unani-
mously.
The Oath of Office was ad-
ministered by Cathy Moore to
June Swint and Mark Looney,
and both were seated on the
board.In reorganizing the board,
Bo Monis was elected by accla-
mation to retain the position as
President; Carl Jernigan was
elected by acclamation again as
Vice President, and Carolyn
Hooker was elected by acclama-
tion as Secretary.
Mr. Tyner reported that the
high school has 110 enrollment
with 95.16% attendance. The
middle school has 150 enroll-
ment with 96.83 attendance.
Mrs. Bowlin reported that the
elementary has an enrollment of
157 with 97.67% attendance.
Mr. Fallin added that the en-
rollment in Tenalia ISD is at 417
and it is the highest in the last 3
years. The ADA combined is
3 88.59 .He reported a TAKS up-
date (see the report from the
school) He reported that there
were no Tenaha students in al-
ternative school.
Mrs. Moore presented the
District’s Investment Statements
for the Boards review. The total
cash balance at Citizens State
Bank as of April 30, 08 is
$258,161.24; The Lonestar
General Fund is
$$1,390,866.71; Building Fund
is $$4,028,320.17; TexPool
General Fund (WADA) is
$1,986,654.19; The CD Book/
Market Value is $1,520,450.30
Mrs. Moore said that they
have received a WADA payment
from Carthage in May and one
is due in June and that should
be it.She reported that the Total
tax levy for the 2007 school
taxes are $994,174.84; Total
2007 Taxes collected from July
1, 2007 thru May 13, 2008 is
$913,986.15; Total Delinquent
taxes collected from July 1,
2007 thru May 13, 2008 is
$53,419.06; Total penalties and
interest collected from July 1
2007 through May 13, 2008 is
$29,494.05; Percent Collected
on current taxes is 92%.
Carolyn Hooker motioned
that the report be approved; sec-
onded by Aaron Roland and all
voted yes.
Superintendent Fallin recom-
mended a tax rate proposed for
2008 be at $1.41348.
I&S=$.37348 and M&O at
$1.04. He stated that this is an
increase from the previous year.
The proposed amount is based
on last year’s evaluation of
$67,000,000 and the bond pay-
ment of $250,000 for the 2008-
09 school year. He did indicate
that he expects the I&S rate to
drop once the school receives its
new values. Mrs. Moore ex-
plained to the board that since
the fiscal year is now July 1 to
June 30, the proposed rate will
need to be advertised, another
meeting made to accept or re-
ject and another advertisement
for the new proposed rate. The
certified rate will be provided by
the county appraiser and it is
hoped that the rate will be lower
than proposed. A motion by
Carolyn Hooker to present the
proposed rate at this time, sec-
onded by June Swint and all
voted yes.
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The board will meet June
16th for the regular board meet-
ing and June 30th to approve the
budget.
The board voted to continue
with the auditors Crowell, Pipes,
& Associates to prepare the
2007-08 Audit Report.
Mr. Fallin addressed the
board stating, “As members of
the Texas Building Commission
Cooperative Purchasing Pro-
gram, we replace our copier with
new rental copiers on the state
rental lease program and save
approximately $2,000 per year.
The fee to be a member is $100
per year. My recommendation is
to approve the contract again
this year.” The board voted to
approve the program.
The board approved Don
Fallin to be the certified Re-
gional Advisory Committee
nominee for 2008-09.
The board approved the sum-
mer food program and summer
school for the middle school and
the elementary campus students
who have not passed. Summer
school will begin on June 9th
and concludes on July 3rd. The
day will begin at 8 am and end
at 12 noon. Lunch will be avail-
able at noon. Transportation will
be provided. No classes on Fri-
day.
The board approved the re-
cipient of the Martindale Schol-
arship as Stephanie Stiles.
COUNTRY MUSIC
HAYRIDE
Saturday, May 24, The
Hayride will present “The
Country Gents.” scheduled to
appear: Tom Ridgeway, Pat
Wilson, Richard Wilson,
Rodney Williams, Charlie
Head, Gene Dickson, Brian
Monroe, Whitney Rodriguez,
Geneivia Johnson, Letretha
Yount, Russell Cooner, Jamie
Dawson, Troy Dean Kees,
Tonya Gibson and A1 Rideway.
It begins at 7 pm and the fee
is $6. Located on the square in
Downtown Timpson in the old
Esquire Theater.
est, crabbiest, meanest people in the whole town. Let’s see you get
him to hug you.” Lee took the challenge.
As the bus pulled up to the curb, Lee said, “Hi, I’m Lee Shapiro,
the hugging judge. This has got to be one of the most stressful jobs
in the whole world. I’m offering hugs to people today to lighten
the load a little. Would you like one?” The six-foot-two, 230
pound bus driver got out of his seat, stepped down and said, “Why
not?”
Lee hugged him gave him a heart and waved goodbye as the bus
pulled out. The TV crew was speechless. Finally the commentator
said, “I have to admit, I’m very impressed.”
One day Lee’s friend Nancy Johnston showed up on his door-
step. Nancy is a professional clown and she was wearing her clown
costume, makeup and all. “Lee, grab a bunch of your Hugger Kits
and let’s go out to the home for the disabled.”
When they arrived at the home, they started giving out balloon
hats, hearts and jugs to the patients. Lee was uncomfortable. He
had never before hugged people who were terminally ill, severely
retarded or quadriplegic. It was definitely a stretch. But after a
while it became easier with Nancy and Lee acquiring an entourage
of doctors, nurses and orderlies who followed them from ward to
ward.
After several hours they entered the last ward. These were 34
of the worst cases Lee had seen in his life. The feeling was so grim
it took his heart away. But out of their commitment to share their
love and to make a difference, Nancy and lee started working their
way around the room followed by the entourage of medical staff,
all of whom by now had hearts on their collars and balloon hats on
their heads.
Finally, Lee came to the last person, Leonard. Leonard was
wearing a big white bib which he was drooling on. Lee looked at
Leonard dribbling onto his bib and said, “Lets go, Nancy, there’s
no way we can get through to this person.” Nancy replied, “C’mon,
Lee. He’s a fellow human being, too isn’t he?” Then she placed a
funny balloon hat on his head. Lee took one of his little red hearts
and placed it on Leonard’s bib. He took a deep breath, leaned
down and gave Leonard a hug.
All of a sudden Leonard began to squeal, “Eeeehh! Eeeeeehh! ”
Some of the other patients in the room began to clang things to-
gether. Lee turned to the staff for some sort of explanation only to
find that every doctor, nurse and orderly was crying. Lee asked the
head nurse, “What’s going on/”
Lee will never forget what she said: “This is the first time in 23
years we’ve ever seen Leonard smile.”
How simple it is to make a difference in the lies of others.
(By: Jack Canfield and Mare V. Hansen)
Good morning everyone. I have heard from several folks who were
very disappointed that we had no fresh vegetables for sale on the
10th. I am sorry, it’s seems I jumped the gun on when things would
be ready. We are going to try again June 7th. So please all you who
raise big gardens, that you can share with others, come to the
Gazabo area on the 7th, you might even make enough to cover the
cost of your seed, plants and fertilize, and if your interested, you
might help save my skin as well.Thanks for the interest you have
shown.
FAVORITE BEEF BURGUNDY
3 lbs. stew meat 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
2 cans mushroom soup 1 pint fresh mushrooms
3 Tbsp. Burgundy 1 can small onions, drained
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Combine stew meat, soup, burgundy and worsestershire sauce in 2
quart casserole; mix well. Sprinkle with soup mix. Cover and bake
at 250 degrees for 4 1/2 hours or until tender, stirring once. Add
mushrooms and onions. Bake for 30 minutes longer. Serve over
rice.
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
11/2 lbs ground sausage
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 can cream of chicken soup
DIRTYRICE
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of onion soup
2 cups raw rice
Season to taste
Smoked sausage for top
Brown meats, bell pepper and onion until soft and meat has lost
it’s pink color. Add the soups to meat mixture and mix well. Add
the rice, put into a greased casserole dish. Cover with foil. Bake at
350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Slice the smoked sausage on top.
ONION PIE
1 cup cracker crumbs (saltines) 1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tsp. salt
6 large onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp. pepper
4 tbsps. butter 2 eggs, beaten
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Mix cracker crumbs and the melted 1/2 cup butter. Press in bottom
of 9" pie plate. Saute onions in remaining butter; spread over crust.
Spread cheese over onions. In a pan, scald milk, add salt and pep-
per. Quickly mix in eggs, pour over cheese. Bake at 350 degrees
for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 8.
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