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The West News - Thursday, May 29,1997
Obituaries
Patty A. Miller
Ambulance
Memorials
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Graveside services were at 2 p.m. May 26 at Bold Springe
eemeteiy near West with the Rev. John Crowder officiating™
Mrs. Miller waa born August 30, 1956 in Burlington Co. the
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years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West She
eiyoyed shopping and going to the Heart of Texas Speedway
She is sumyed by her husband, Mike Miller of West; one daugh-
ter, Toy a Miller of West; her father, Arthur Werner and his wife,
Oons of ^mde Nebraska; three brothers, David Werner and his
wife Judy and Arthur John Werner and his wife, Tammy, both of
Pahsade Nebraska and Kenneth Werner and his wife, Qwinn of
McDonald, Kansas; one sister, Barbara Werner Claus and her
husband, Joe of Palisade, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews
including Tammy Biles and her husband, Johti of Leroy
Memorials may be made to the Patty Miller Memorial Fund
The family received visitors from 6-8 p.m. May 22 at the funeral
home.
Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.
Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to
our relatives and friends for the acts of kindness and sympathy
extended to us at the time of the most tragic death of our beloved
husband, dad and Ta Ta,
Ted C. Kocian
who died May 2,1997.
A special thankyou to Father Melvin Dornakfor the beautiful
service, especially his sermon; to Father Ed Karasek for saying
the rosary; the choir and to those for their prayers, memorials,
flowers, cards, food, phone calls and to the workers at the
Ameral meal, and to the V.F.W. Post #4819; the pallbearers Al
(Buddy) Cocek, Mike Kocian, Kenneth Hutyra, David Polansky,
Joe Mashek, Ronnie Pustejovsky; to Kotch Funeral Home for
their compassion and all their help.
May God bless each and everyone of you. We shall never
forget you.
"May you rest in peace dear one"
The Family of Ted C. Kocian
West Senior
Center
Memorials
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In memory of Ted Kocian by
Stella Perez; Olga Hegar; Mary
Mach; Edna Thun; Stanley
Pavelka; Bumiece Carter; Zona
Mae Donohue; Jewel Maler;
Frank Tichavsky; Elsie Janek;
Helen Chambers; George Shil-
ling; Joe Perkins; Ida Drozd;
Christine Matus; Josephine
Sulak; Les Sanders; Avanell
King; Henry and Josie Kubala;
Elsie Kucera; Angeline Sawyer;
Bill Mangrum; Bobbie Luco;
Annie Kubacak; Shirley Dulock;
L.D. Archibald; Irene Plsek;
Margaret Scott; Clara Prikryl;
Eleanors Vrba; Helen Hruska;
Adela Chudej; Annie Chudej;
Hattie Kolar; Irene Drews; Mary
Svrcek.
Local Baseball Remits
In memory of Lillie Matula
by Patrick and Kimberly Jaska;
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kahanek;
Nancy Uptmore.
In memory ofRonnie Whalen
by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kahanek;
C.W. and Margie Cernosek;
Wendel and Georgia Montgom-
ery.
In memory of Cecil White b y
West Community Grocery; Nancy
Hurtt.
In memory of Christine Le-
uschner by Irene and Charlie
Mueller.
In memory of Ted Kocian by
C.W. and Margie Cernosek; Irene
and Charlie Mueller; Nancy
Hurtt.
In memory of Rosa Grimm
by C.W. and Margie Cernosek.
In memory of Bertha Sykora
by C.W. and Margie Cernosek.
In memory of Melanie Maza-
nec by C.W. and Margie Cer-
nosek.
In memory of Dorothy
Blackmon by Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Deiterman.
In memory of Cindy Angelo
by Nancy Hurtt.
In memory of Arnold Gerik
by Mr. and Mrs. C.M. King; C.W.
and Margie Cernosek; Denise
Muska; Mr. and Mrs. George X.
Smajstrla; Jerry and Margaret
Sinkule Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Steinocher; Helen Schutza; Mike
and Melissa Gerik; Wayne and
Melinda Zapalac; Rudolph and
Jaroline Kolar; Mr. and Mrs.
Jerry Zapalac; .Emil Plasek Jr.;
Nancy Hurtt; Raymond and Mary
Marek; Rosie Groppe; Lawrence
and Evelyn Hlavaty; Joe Mynar;
Betty Tobola; Mr. and Mrs.
Jimmy Stuckly; John and Mary
King; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kotch;
A.C. and Marge Haberl.
Freshmen Boys
Sykora Family Ford 12j
Sykora Family Ford used big innings
score on May 17 at the Kevin Doherty 6e|
Both teams were tied at 3 after the fit
erupted for four runs in the second for
Furniture scored a run but Sykora Familj
with five runs in the fifth inning.
Leading hitters for Sykora Family Foi
single; Cody Pratka, double and single; Juj
Sykora, two singles; and Bo Kutscherousl
was led by Frankie Pavelka, home run am
Bonge, double and two singles; Colin Ui
single; and Brad Dulock with a single.
Derek Taylor was the winning pitchei
Pustejovsky getting the save. Justin Boni
Furniture.
Good defense was turned in for Sykora
Jeff Pustejovsky, Clint Sykora, Kevin Wii
West Furniture was led by Frankie Pi
Burrow.
Sykora Family Foi
Sykora Family Ford scored in every inj
11-1 score on May 14 at the Kevin Dohei
Sykora Family Ford scored three tii
exploded for five runs in the second for
scored three times in the third to cap the
Kevin Wise led the Sykora Family Fori
fence home run, double and single; Jeff
Sykora, double; Jud Harris, double; and
KC’s was led by Adam Crawshaw with a
Derek Taylor was the winning pitcher
Jeff Pustejovsky combined on a one-hitter
pitcher for KC's.
Defensively, Sykora Family Ford was 1<
Kevin Wise, Derek Taylor, Bo Kutscheroi
led by Preston McCoy.
feet Furniture 7
jbeat West Furniture by a 12-7
ae but Sykora Family Ford
17-3 lead. In the third, West
ford put the game out of reach
fere Kevin Wise, two triples and
*is, double and single; Clint
I with a single. West Furniture
jingle; Jason Hejl, triple; Justin
lovsky, double; John Kapavik,
Sykora Family Ford with Jeff
ijwas the losing pitcher for West
mily Ford by Bo Kutscherousky,
1 -ody Pratka, and Derek Taylor,
elka, Justin Bonge, and Clint
11 KC's 1
as they ran past KC's by an
field.
in the first inning and then
lead. Sykora Family Ford
>ring.
fitting attack with an over the
istejovsky, two doubles; Clint
Kutscherousky with a single.
igie.
i Sykora Family Ford as he and
file Matt Dulock was the losing
/ Cody Pratka, JeffPustejovsky,
y, and Clint Sykora. KC's was
Boys T-Ball
Sam’s Style Center 22 Wi
Sam's Style Center won an exciting
Transmission on May 3 at the Ernie Ji
Leadinghitters for Sam's Style Center
dduble and two Singles; Ian Randolph, tri]
double and three singles; Chris Barber,
Vaughn, three singles; and Jacob Polansl
West End Transmission was ted by
. and single; J.l. Sparkman, two doubles
double and three singles; Kyle Marek,
singles; Jameson Wells, three singles; am
Transmission 20
!-20 decision over West End
ield.
Tyler Underwood, home run,
|e|and three singles; Jay Grimm,
ble and three singles; Justin
three singles.
Crawford, triple, two doubles
two singles; Brandon Nors,
singles; Ethan Ayers, three
cob Quiran with three singles.
Nemecek's 21
West End Transmiasioi
West End Transmission won a squeakejover Nemecek's by a 25-21 count
on the Ernie Janek field.
Kyle Crawford led the West End T
home runs and two triples; Jusjin Love,
Wells, double and three singles; Jacob
Joshua Butcher, double and two singles;
Marek, three singles; and J.l. Sparkman
Nemecek's was led by Michael
Mynarcik, home run and two doubles; Chi
singles; Joseph Apperson, triple and doul
and two singles.
nission hitting attack with 2
die and three singles; Jameson
fan, double and three singles;
ndon Nors, three singles; Kyle
irith three singles.
i,| home run and triple; Phillip
dn Uptmore, home run and two
e;iand Kyle Webre with a double
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Years ago anglers would use one d i for fishing all situations.
Over the past 20 years, the developm r t of lighter and more sensi-
tive materials have been used to bui I rods. Fishermen found out
that one rod simply can’t do the job.
Changing rod lengths and actions c ;omplishes many things.
Generally a shorter rod will increat ! asting accuracy. A long rod
will have greater casting distance, n 1 on long casts allows the
angler to set the hook faster. Shor r >ds are also helpful when
making casts under over hanging tree t j nd they also make it easier
to manipulate the action of a lure.
For the short Angler, I d stay witl s rod length of 5-1/2 feet or
shorter, especially when topwater fis ti ig. This short rod makes it
easy to work any surface lure.
Rod action is just as critical as rod si gth. Fishermen who shake
a rod in the store to test its action real n an’t tell anything. The only
way to be sure of how it feels is to put i sel on it with a casting plug
that is close to the same weight as t) 1 ires you will use.
Heavy action rods are stiff, while lif filaction rods are whippy. For
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l.immediate hnnkMIlM |m>mu»ii , llis|tfu> yin linn rod is the best
abate* This is certainly what you'd want to choose when fishing with
a plastic worm or jig.
Spinnerbaits usually work best with a medium to heavy action
rod. For topwaters and crankbaite, I recommend medium light
action rods that will have a soft enough top to slow down the anglers
reaction to the fish. If you're a catfisherman, try the new Keith's
Catfishing Special.
I've seen lots of fish lost due to the angler using the wrong rod.
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fishing situation, you will increase your success.
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1-713-855-9603.
Keith Warren
Central and North Texans are
reminded about new area codes
The Texas Angler can be seen in your area on KDFI, Channel 27
in Dallas at 6 a.m. on Saturday or KBTX, Channel 3 in Waco,
Temple, Bryan/College Station. The Texas Angler can also be seen
on cable on America One at 9 a m. on Sundays and fives times a week
on The Outdoor Channel; at 6:30 a.m. on Saturdays, 7 p.m. on
Sundays, 1 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and 11:30 p.m. on
Fridays.
WACO - Texans are being
reminded by their telephone ser-
vice provider that the three-
month transitional dialing pe-
riod for the new 254 and940area
codes began last Sunday. The
254 and 940 area codes will serve
the southern and northern re-
gions of the previous 817 area
code, while Tarrant County and
the immediate Fort Worth re-
gion retain the 817 area code.
Area residents will have their
area code changed to 254.
The transitional dialing pe-
riod provides a three-month win-
dow when callers should begin
using the new area codes to fa-
miliarize themselves with them.
The mandatory dialing period,
when callers must use the new
area code, will begin August 24.
The new area codes will not
impact 9-1-1 service, long-dis-
tance charges or local service
rates. They will, however, require
some callers to dial 10 digits (the
area code plus the seven-digit
telephone number) when plac-
ing local calls between area codes.
Local calls within the same area
code can still be made using the
traditional seven-digit dialing
pattern. However, when in doubt
about whether to use seven or 10
digits, a good rule of thumb is to
dial 10 digits- the area code plus
the seven-dint number.
The transitional dialing pe-
riod was designed to provide a
sufficient amount of time for cus-
tomers to become accustomed to
the new area code and, when
appropriate, the 10-digit dialing
pattern when calling locally from
one area code to the next.
During the transitional period,
customers can dial 817 when
making calls into the 254 and
940 areas, and their calls will be
completed. For one month after
the mandatory period begins next
August, customers who use the
wrong area code when making a
call will hear a recorded message
that explains the number dialed
is either in the 254, 817 or 940
area code. The message also will
ask the caller to hang up and dial
again using the correct area code.
The 254 area code will serve
Grandview, Cleburne, Granbury,
Weatherford, Springtown, Azle,
Rhome, Grapevine, Euless, Ar-
lington, Mansfield and Alvarado.
The 817 region contains an esti-
mated 753,000 access lines.
All business customers
throughout the state are encour-
aged to contact their private
branch exchange (PBX) vendor
to ensure that their PBX and
other telecommunications equip-
ment are programmed to send
and receive calls related to the
254 and 940 area codes as well as
others around the country.
Additionally, Texas busi-
nesses should begin making the
necessary changes to company
letterhead, advertising and pro-
motional materials and business
cards to reflect the new area code.
Once the transitional dialing
period commences, telephone
customers should reprogram resi-
dential and business voice dial,
speed dial and auto dial service
on telephones and fax machines.
It is especially important for
local businesses with the new
254 and 940 area codes to advise
their customers of the area code
changes. That way, they can also
modify their PBX systems, if nec-
essary, so that they properly can
send and receive calls to and from
the new area code as well.
During the transitional dial-
ing period, Texas telecommuni-
cations service providers will in-
form their customers about the
new area code through a variety
of communications, including
customer mailings, bill inserts,
bill messages and news an-
nouncements. Wireless custom-
ers are encouraged to contact
their wireless provider directly
for specific information related
to their cellular phones and pag-
ers.
Bellcore, which oversees the
distribution of area codes
throughout North America, as-
signed the 254 and 940 area codes
to Texas in 1996 as the first step
to replenish the dwindling sup-
ply of available phone numbers
in the region. In November, fol-
lowing months of public meet-
cities of West, Waco, Belton,
Breckenridge, Cameron, Gates-
ville, Glen Rose, Hillsboro,
Groesbeck, Marlin and Stephen-
ville. The 254 region contains an
estimated 198,000 business and
residential access lines.
The 940 area code will serve
the northern region of the previ-
ous 817 area code, including the
cities ofWichita F alls, Childress,
Decatur, Denton, Gainesville,
Graham, Jacksboro, Mineral
Wells and Vernon, The region
served by 940 contains an esti-
mated 362,000 access lines.
The 817 area code will con-
tinue to serve Tarrant County
and the immediate Fort Worth
area, including the cities of
graphic splits to implement the
new area codes.
The 817 split marks the first
time in Texas that one area code
has been divided into three. The
new area codes will increase the
number of area codes in Texas to
13, with two additional areacodes
scheduled to be added in south
Texas during the Fourth of July
weekend.
Central and North Texas are
two of about 55 regions across
the country receiving new area
codes due to the entry of new
competitors for local service and
the rapid growth rate of cellular
phones, faxes, modems, pagers,
telephones and additional phone
lines.
U.S. SENATOR
KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
Waivering on Welfare Reform
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ften in the course of a poker game it becomes necessary tocall another
player's bluff. It seems that Congress has reached the stage in the
welfare reform debate where a little bluff-calling is in order.
For 11 months the Clinton administration has refused to gram the Texas
a welfare waiver, holding the cards close to its vest and revealing very little
information. One can only surmise that the administration thought Texas
would fold. But this president doesn't know how we Texans play poker.
Rather than fold, we have upped die ante. On May 22 Senator Phil
Gramm and 1 i ntroduccd legislation to give states the right to make the process
of determining social services eligibility more efficient
In October of 1996 Congress enacted and the President signed into law
landmark legislation billed as a plan to “end welfare as we know k.”
Congress’ intent, which the President endorsed throughout the entire debate,
was to allow states to set up more effective, accessible welfare systems.
Congress asked the states to do a job, and Texas was quick off the mark
to comply. State officials requested a waiver from the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS) that would permit us to establish public/
private partnerships to run one- stop eligibility centers for welfare, food
stamp and Medicaid claims. (What the state formally requested was permis-
sion to take bids on such services.) This at on the President's desk for five
months.
The plan, which goes by the acronym TIES, for Texas Integrated
Enrollment Services, would consolidate 20 septrete application processes for
public assistance. Stale officials estimate TIES wfll save Texas taxpayers at
least $120 million a year in administrative overhead. Whh ihoee savings the
stem intended to provide health care coverage to aa additional 130,000needy
Texas childrea.
The current cooflict over wslfare reform between Texas aad foe federal
government it simple: Congress gave states foe authority to experiment, to
run their systems more efficiently Texas did just that — and federal big
government uua, no.
Welfare as we know k remans the i
the welfare reform bill was signed -
fo let Texas play the hand Coagrem dealt k.
I have arrived at the rehrctaatcoodutioa that dm only i
June 3.
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