Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 10, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 13, 1996 Page: 1 of 14
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in the 19-unit motel. When I mentioned the Eagle rest, Idus stat-
ed that everyone should make reservations early as they are al-
ready booked for the 1996 Rains County Fair, and they have
some reservations as far in advance as this time nejh year.
Staff photo by Betty Adair
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Jerry Stone Enjoyed Work Fair Ticket aP*n House Held
at 1996 Summer Olympics Prices Go Up
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have even touched our small also was able to see some cel- gallon cans of paint at different ciation met Monday, Aug. 5 at and hogs. James reported that there were many friends and family on hand to congratulate
county of Rains! Jerry Stone of ebnUes who came through the locations and people were being the Rams County Fair exhibit *e buckles are in and ready to ^ Lairs in their suc'ess and t0 wish well After ^nbbon-
Emorywas walk-through tech- walk-throughsbecause they did told to dean up and paint before building. President David Trav- bemckwi “Pcutting, the guests were taken on tours of the big. spacious rooms
meal advisor for security at the not know where the VIP en- opening day. lor opened the meeting at 7:10 Wanda Huddleston reported
Summer Olympics in Atlanta, trance was located. Some he Jerry received souvenirs of p.m. Minutes of the previous that Vaunita Blanton will donate
Georgia, where ne was working saw were Mohammed Ali, Don- the Centennial Opening, which meeting were read by Karen a belt buckle and a $50 gift cer-
with ACOG, Atlanta's commit- aid Trump and Marla Maples included a hunter green quilted Young and approved as read, tificate this year in memory of
tee of security. . and their baby, and Lee Holt, bag that was embroidered and Kenneth Neinast gave the finan- her husband, the late Gerald
Jerry, who is employed with Notre Dame football coach. monogrammed in gold with the cial report in the absence of sec- Blanton.
Garrett Electronics, Inc. of Gar- Jerry said that Atlanta is a Olympic's "100" insignia, "Cen- retary Shirley Humphrey. The fair will have a new cami-
land, arrived three days before rough town. Just three days tennial Olympic Games" and Neinast announced an upcom- val this year and, according to
the games started and was there before the start of the games, "Atlanta 1996 , and a beautiful ing education program (Estate County Agent Neinast, it wifi be
for five days after they had those in charge of security were Centennial Olympic Opening Planning Workshop) Aug. 20th a good carnival. Several mem-
begun. Carrett Electronics do- training at Morehouse College pin. He also had pins he traded at 7:00 p.m. to be sponsored by bers of the committee checked
nated a[ roximately 500 walk- when there was a drive-t>y with other organizations work- the National Institute of Plan- it out personally. It is Sam’s
thiv ~u netal detectors, which shooting into the building where ing at the games. ning and will not be any ex- Amusement of Okdmah, Okla.
were installed in all venues and they were. Jerry’s company, Garrett Elec- pense to the county at all. FINANCIAL REPORT
in the Olympic Village, where Also, Jerry was in Centennial Ironies, Inc., also secured the The building will rent this year Balance..........$9,071.01
all the Athletes stayed. They Park on Wednesday before the Summer Olympics in Los Ange- for $75 per naif day, $150 per Deposits
also secured the Omni Hotel bomb went off on Saturday. He les in 1984, in Seoul, Korea in day, $200 per weekend, and the Building rent......$1,150.00
where the NBA Athletes stayed, said he was on the very spot 1988, and in Barcelona, Spain in new pavilion will rent for $75 Fair/Commercial.....100.00
but these walk-through detec- where the bomb was. 1992. a day. Bank loan........38.000.00
tors were not donated since the He said that before opening There will be an increase in $39,250.00
NBA furnishes its own security. ,he 8ate *ees diis year Season Expenditures
Jerry was there to see that the | tickets for adults will be up Electricity........$2,358.22
metal detectors worked properly. -PUR from $8.00 to $12.00, and for Supplies............ 456.70
Jerry's company provided children up from $4.00 to Misc. items..........46.90
him with a ticket to the open- I fiEE Hrejul I | W j $8.00. Single tickets will be up Equipment.......... 206.85
ing ceremony of the Centennial ' will from $2.00 to $3.00 for adults, (shared cost for PA system)
Olympic Games with 85,000 'I fjW^ Jp?, and up from $1.00 to $2.00 for Improvements..... 33,400.85 RIBBON-CUTTING HELD—The Rains County Area Cham-
people in attendance. He noted • 1 children. (pavilion & cement work) her of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at Emory’s first motel,
that the price on his ticket read James Bums asked to be al- $36,469.10 the Bent Tree Motel, on Sunday afternoon during their open
$638. He said he had a good M lowed to continue the work his Balance.........$11,851.91 house ceremonies. Emory mayor/chamber president Rubye Mc-
wife had been doing. Nikki Long-term loan Keown was in charge of the ribbon-cutting. A large group of
Bums was killed in a tragic car balance........$38,000.00 well-wishers was on hand for the opening festivities. Winners of
accident not too long ago. She Miss Rains County County the drawings held Sunday were: 1st place, Vaunita Blanton; 2nd
had gotten sponsors for belt Scholarship Fund .$1,022.39 place, E. W. Willis; 3rd place, Becky Arey. Photo contributed
Prekiwlergartei Set
for 1996-1997 Year
The Rains ISD board of trus lowing personnel items were
tees met in special session on voted on.
Tuesday, Aug. 6th, with all ‘Accepted the resignations of
members present, as well as 21 the following personnel effec-
administration, faculty and tively immediately: Steve Dia-
r t t th* 8uests present, at which time mond, teacher/coach; Peggy
-——... ....... „ .... security at tne the following items of business Harper, teacher aide; Rachelle
Olympics in Atlanta Georgia recently His company donated were conducted: Hooten, teacher; Ann Jennings,
PnliHr*al ^ waj*c'through metal detectors, and he was there to see that After a brief discussion, it was secretary; and Ada Sue Norui-
rOllUCal they all worked. Photo contributed determined a special board cutt Price, teacher. Motion car-
A nnniinrpmpnf tK meeting would be scheduled for ried with Huizar, Busby, Nifio,
I111UUAlV'Clllvll l- || Thursday, Aug. 15, at 7:00 p.m. Lively and Wallace voting for;
Pnlumn ■ HreSaW for the purpose of a budget Cooper opposed,
column § Wmm workshop. Employed the following pro-
_ , „ . ... . . ■ The following motions carried fessional staff for the 1996-97
Tne following candidates have ■ * ,... unanimously, unless stated oth- school year: Pamela Cole, Kit
authorized the Rams County I , .. Sf mm*, <A”‘IT _ erwise: Connally, Tamela Ellis, Angela OWNERS IDUS & MARGARET LAIR as they greeted the
Leader to list their names m our I f I The board voted to approve Green, Anne Holloway, Rebec- guests during open house at the Bent Tree Motel on Sunday,
political announcement col- f the amended 1995-96 frudget ca Jordan and Mary Jane Willis, Aug. 11th. Punch and cookies were served to the guests.
^n, subject to tne action of the fcj*l for technology. teachers; Ronnie Green, Ricky Staff photo by Betty Adair
November General Election. The board also approved the Panter, Christy Russell and Lar-
.. LAN Service Group, Inc. con- ry Sturgill, teacher/coaches.
DEMOCRATS tract for computer consulting Employed the following para-
KA1. n,Vh,v.i services, technical services, and professional staff: Charlotte
tor JSdtn District juagt }expertise to aid in ensuring Beavers and Sue Cross, Educa-
„ , RICK BEACOM compliance with statutes and tional Aide I; Jams Cotton. Edu-
Gr?,!Zi'y™n4o7COm' 560‘ conventional network standards, cational Aide II; and Carla Mc-
v _ II mM&HraY The board voted to expend un- Aree, Educational Secretary II.
For County Attorney: “ expended funds for special edu- Approved substitutes as fol-
uTPTmicr, i adc cation for the 1995-96 school lows: Levona Dollins. Susan
..Pot SS* fWc707» 7. -yeap D H r, h k Horrocks and Paul Westbrook,
Box m, Emory. Ttxas 75440 JERRY STONE brought back several souvenirs from the Sum- substitute teachers; JoAnn
~ ” ~ 37 7Z~ mer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, including a cloth bag em- scheduled for the 1996-97 Frost, Janey Payne and Ruth
For Rains Co. Sheriff: broidered with gold, various pins, including the centennial open- j ye?r ^ie!J wl ,two Polled, substitute cooks; Don-
RICHARD WILSON i"8 “"monies pin. Ws:secun.), badg^ gog™,,. passes, etc. £ LsUtoSkZTSS-
(Re-Election) _JJ y _£____ however, parents will be re- tute bus drivers.
tto63d}^‘^n7W?Wihon'lt' '' mm. • mm hi quired to furnish transportation Meeting adjourned at 9:42
'_ D O m O Ci of students t0 their homes. p.m.
For Stale Ren Dist 3- il Cl 11 IO V/Ui UO lCl IW A motion was made and sec-
r or state nep., utst. j. onded to accept insurance con-
L.P. (PETE) PATTERSON Q IammIm mm O am m* ■ mm am m sultant’s recommendation for Rains Fair
■~*,as5!sL.«i rianning oeminar cT*s5a?nt Queen's pageants
Box 184. Bmokston, Ttxas . ..... tion carried with Huizar, Busbv,
For Comm., Precis 3: wilfnbeSa,P£aSS^ SfCSatSTSS R-s
GARY M. BISHOP Fairgrounds Exhibit Building on the Extension office in Emory slajned ’ Pageants. Entry forms may be
^tx^S^C^iSk°P’R‘‘‘ on^sl 20' from^p’m. cloIed^eSn^t 7C:Tp.m.daild teaefrr office. The deadline is ^^ntiy opS^dTS
Emory, Texas 75440 The seminar is designed to Pines nf 1Q66 c«cmn at Tuesday, August 20, 1996. ger or tne recently opened bent tree Motel in bmory. 6he was
For Comm., Prtcincfr Reunion *«*«•»»
VIRGIL McENTURFF process. Your questions will be Don't forget to come to the I
-foL^paidformiMcEvuif. R, 2. answered regarding the neces- 30th, yes, it’s been that long, I S OO/1l0Sf
Box 95, Emory, TX 75440_ sity for estate.planning for all reunion this Saturday, August
r- Oft, . farm, ranch ana small business 12. I wViriFi&fS niwimOtMIlG&Om
F°LnSLfamilies and how you best go It will be at the Point Com- H
ROBERT NEWSOM about it mumty Center from 1:00 to f NGW COHtGSt BGOIFIS
nZom Polx^s^^LTn The seminar is co-sponsored 5:00. Please bring snacks and H
Newsom. Ro Box 267. Sulphur Spnnes, TX , . Na,:ona| ins.rtute for your choice of drinks, non- I Winners of the Leader’s search contest which annealed m the I
fior Rains Co.Constable: g “ p,J3lnaLTJ aJS- alcoholic of course. Come on I July 3tth £sue^offL^SSSadliM^6f!S3K!?
WAYNE LUCKETT SSeSu!? >» ,»"■> •«. with your class- I ffl^Youm. Emo^, two gift-w^Scd caudles ffi,
«5C9SrVtr ““ *' * Pint Farmers & Memhaun Back. ">*•• R try Flowers I «s; Rrchart Jeuffigs of Emm,. » Aqua
-—- For further information, or
For State Senator: -
3SS25 Special Sales I CITY
A^VXsSO-aiSiSr Tax Passes at I NEWS
East Tawakoni | « __
r or 354th District Jud^e day, Aug. 10th, to initiate and is installed and working, so we I on a separate sheet of paper by 5;O0 £M». Friday, A*afc 23!ll, to !
, JOf' adopt a Section 4B Economic have plenty of water at present. I be quaufred for til© drawing. Only one winner per liSUsehoki, j
i5ev®loPment Saks and Use We hope this will be per- ^^T%msors laid prizifi for Week's conteprawing
Fainufs Act, Box 90S, Emory tx 75440* Tax increase of one-half of one manent, but no one knows baskm .<8wa»». i
- percent (1/2 of 1%). The mea- what the future will bring. We ( rock a free oil cringe Trom Service ©BE a free I
For Comm.. Prect. 1: sure carried, with 61 voting for still urge conservation of water KZyL ^ntal from B*B VMeo a free 'hafreut ISSHwIi
DANNY RARF and 14 voting against. as muen as possible because of |:rufs and one ft# sub sandwich ftSm JJ’s^^^^tehShoo. 1 HOUSEKEEPING-Marie Rtxigers, Becky Arey and Nona
-Pot. advpaid,farlyDanayBabe, m i, Money collected under this tax the low level of the lake I ----»JL-. tirill hr urcdtnthc Compton are the crew in charge of housekeeping at the Bent
Box96-Ai,Point, TX75472 can only be used for specific Rubye McKeown j . Gmdlmk! * Tree Motel in Emory. They were busy helping with the open
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■II items set forth by law. Mayor house on Sunday, August 11th. Staff photo by Betty Adair
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Hill, Earl Clyde, Jr. Rains County Leader (Emory, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 10, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 13, 1996, newspaper, August 13, 1996; Emory, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth765180/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rains County Library.