The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 64, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 14, 1996 Page: 4 of 30
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PURCELL SHOWS ANGELS OF LOVE AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON - Sandra Purcell (center, left) talked
to Meridian Chamber of Commerce members at the Monday luncheon/meeting about the 'Angels of
Love" pins that she is now selling. She gave a brief history of the designer of the pins, and the meaning
of what the pins stand for.
- Staff Photo By Carol Moulton
Lengthy Agenda
Slated For MISD
Trustees Aug. 23
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Purcell Offers ‘Angels of Love’
At Meridian Chamber Luncheon
MERIDIAN—Meeting in regular ses-
sion on Tuesday, Aug. 23, the Merid-
ian Independent School District Board
of Trustees faces a lengthy agenda
which includes appointment of Title IX
Coordinator and 504 Coordinator,
along with considering approval of
TASB Update 51 and Board Policy as
submitted by TASB.
The trustees will consider the ap-
proval of Meridian High School test
exemption procedures, the approval of
the high school campus improvement
plan, and the proposal for renovation
of the football field concession stand.
The superintendent’s report is slated
to include the status of the Head Start
building repairs, high school warranty
repairs, and an update on the elemen-
tary building, the cost estimate on a
covered walkway at the elementary
school, and high school weight room
projects.
The report will include the 1996-97
enrollment figures and the board vision
statement.
Trustees may go into executive ses-
sion to discuss personnel matters in-
cluding a resignation, an employment,
and the elementary school principal’s
salary.
The trustees will approve payment
of bills, the financial statement, and
consider a contract with an indepen-
dent auditor.
By Carol Moulton
FEATURES EDITOR
MERIDIAN — Sandra Purcell, an
employee of the Bosque County Bank,
has taken on a second “business” and
in the process has become an “Angel
Lady.”
Purcell became interested in an an-
gel pin that she saw, and then pur-
chased. After purchasing several pins
over a period of time, she was asked
if sh? would like to sdll them.
Purcell traveled to the Kingwood
studio of Jane Davis, the designer of
the Angels of Love, and decided that
this was something that she would
like to be associated with.
“It is a Christian organization, a
way of sharing,” Purcell said. “Each
pin has a special meaning, a unique
design, and each comes with an en-
closed message from Davis and a
Bible verse that corresponds with the
angels name.”
Purcell explained that as a young
child, Davis had found a special tal-
ent as an artist. As a teenager, Davis
felt that her talent was a gift from God
and made a promise to give some-
thing back.
“Thirty years later, Davis created
the Angels of Love as jewelry which
bears the good news of God’s pres-
ence. The pins are designed to pro-
mote the message that God is never
far away,” Purcell said.
Purcell says that the pins have
helped her and others through hard
times, and personal tragedies.
“They just make you feel that God
is with you, no matter what,” Purcell
said. .
Purcell said that the pins are not
sold in stores, because Davis feels that
it adds a personal touch to the sale of
each one. Each pin is also initialed
by the individual who makes the pin.
Davis has said that she is not de-
signing or manufacturing the pins to
make money; she is doing it as her
gift to God.
“The pins that may turn out a little
flawed are not even thrown away,
but are given to homes for unwed
mothers, battered women’s shelters,
and cancer clinics,” Purcell added.
“She once said that she wants
these people to know that when they
feel at their most alone, that God is
with them.”
The pins, which range front large,
grand designs to small, simple opes,
range in price from $16 to $50 and
can be purchased from Sandra
Purcell in Meridian.
Bosque Division
Of Heart Assn.
Receives Memorials
CLIFTON — The Bosque County Di-
vision of the American Heart Associa-
tion has recently received two
memorials according to Janet Cole
Carter, memorial chairman.
Debbie Bronstad gave a memorial in
memory of Delton (Jack) Clark. Rob-
ert and Ruth Lutz gave in memory of
Edgar Rygaard.
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Miss Texas Coming To Meridian For
National Championship BBQ Cook-Off
MERIDIAN — It’s red hot entertain-
ment to go with the red hot August tem-
peratures that accompany the ninth
annual ‘Top of the Hill Country” Na-
tional Championship Barbecue Cook
Off on Aug. 24. Slated to perform at
this year’s event are country entertain
ers Larry Joe Taylor, Rusty Weir, and
Ray Wylie Hubbard. Also present will
be Miss Texas.
“Weir will engage you, charm you,
make you think and make you cry,” said
a promoter. “But, above all, he will
make you smile with smash hits like
‘Don’t It Make You Want To Dance.'
Weir has made numerous appearance
on Austin City Limits and Texas Connec-
tions. He gained prominence during the
legendary “outlaw” era and has been
pleasing crowds ever since.
“Hubbard is regarded as one of coun
try music’s most intelligent voices,” the
promoter continued. “Fans may re-
member hits like ‘Up Against The Wall
Red-Neck Mother’ and ‘Loco Gringo’s
Lament.’ Twenty years ago, his involve-
ment in the progressive country move
ment in Texas helped to put Austin on
the musical map.
“Taylor, famous for ‘Doin’ The Best I
Can’ and Terlingua Sky,’ is one of the
more humorous and complicated
singer/song writers,” said the pro-
moter. “Many Texas artists have a song
penned by Taylor in their act. Sure to
be a crowd pleaser, Taylor will play
from ‘can till can’t’ and will probably
be the last one to leave.”
The newly crowned Miss Texas,
Michelle Martinez, will be on hand for
handshakes, autographs, and good con-
versation. There will be a family amuse-
ment carnival, helicopter rides, arts and
crafts, a horseshoe and washer tourna-
ment, a live gun show by the Waco Gun
Fighters Association, and local perform-
ers. Cost of admission is $5 for adults,
children 12 and under are free. So is
the parking.
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It’s all happening at the Bosque Bot-
toms in Meridian, home of the National
Championship Barbecue Cook-Off.
For information, call (817) 435-6113,
or visit the World Wide Web site at
http://cust.ianierica.net/
champbbq forinformation.
Meridian
Livestock
Commission
Company
• Sale Every Monday •
Mike & Barbara Domel, Owners
Phone 435-2988
Home 435-2284
MARKET REPORT:....Date: 8/5/96.. .Number of Head 1172
No. 1 Steers: Under 300 lb $60-70. 300-400 lb $60-72. 400-500 lb $60-72.
500-600 lb. $58-64. 600-700 lb. $58-63. ( Feeders: $1 higher. Stockers: $2-5
higher.)
No. 1 Heifers: Under 300 lb.50-59. 300-400 lb. $54-61. 400-ft)0 lb. $50-57.
500-600 lb. $56-58. 600-700 lb. $56-60.50. (Feeders: $2-3 higher. Stockers: $1-2
& a»ir9$20^»>W 2 3th Yi9ldin9 J29'36 Low YieWinfl $24-27 Fats $30-35. Thin
Swelter Bute [l2W-2<?75 lb.): Yield Grade 1 & 2: $37-44. (Steady.)
Cow A Calf Pelre: Young Choice: $425-475. Young Fair: $300-400. Aged Pairs:
Split» Weighed. (Steady.)
Young Pregnancy Diet Stocker Replacement Cowe: $300-500 (Steady.)
Symank Seeks Written
Suggestions, Complaints
On Property Tax
CLIFTON — All local property own-
ers and homeowners are being encour-
aged by Herman Symank, president of
the Bosque County Farm Bureau, to
submit written suggestions and com-
plaints about the property tax to the
local Farm Bureau in Clifton.
“The property tax remains one of the
most unfair taxes levied on Texas citi-
zens," said Symank, a local fanner. “It
taxes non-liquid assets that have very
little to do with the property owner’s
ability to pay.”
A 17-member citizens’ committee
was appointed by Gov. George W. Bush
to explore alternatives to the property
tax and Texas Farm Bureau President
Bob Stallman serves on that commit-
tee. Bush said a state income tax is not
an option, but is interested in other tax
alternatives.
LEVELS
FOOD CENTER
300 s. Highway s MirHHan, Tans
Is proud to have been able to
support the youth of
Bosque County through the:
Central Texas Fair & Rodeo
Congratulations to
January Barker
who had the Reserve Grand
Champion Steer.
We will be marketing this beef at our
Meridian store beginning Aug. 7,1996.
(While supplies last.)
We will label the beef with
January Baiter's name to enable you to
identify which beef she raised.
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