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1983
Year, Number 34
"The Voice of the Lignite City"
Box 5{)9. Malakoff. Texas 75148
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Thursday, September 22, 1983
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team of pullers had it ping their way in ~ first compeUtion.~ th; ~]War in Trinidad
r ellminstod ~ team from ,u~e, lte!d ~ taldagp dunk in the puns at thelh|ndS of the Trinidad
team. (Staff jdtot6 by Amt RounsavaB~
By ANN ROUNSAVALL
Several months of preparation payed
off in Trinidad over the weekend as one
of the largest crowds in history were on
hand for beth Homecoming and the
Trinity River Jamboree.
For the first time ever the two events
were held on the same weekend in an
effort to provide bonus activities for
visitors and guests.
Early in the week Tara Thorpe was
crowned Miss Trinity River Jamboree
Queen in the senior division. Jennifer
Jenkins was named Miss Jun/or M/as
and Jennifer Ragland took the Little
Miss title.
Thursday night a large crowd was on
hand for the annual Homecoming bun.
fire. Members of the Trojan football
team were escorted to the site by the
Trinidad Volunteer Fire Department.
The Trojan Marching Band provided
entertainment and cheers were led by
the high school cheerleaders.
Friday evening Penny Johnston was
crowned football sweetheart in pro-
~ceremonies. Miss Johnston was
to the Cherlm
C.~n and escorted b]
Princesses in her court
Amy Rousavall, senior~
Parker and escorted I
F, arel Crocker, Jim
by Crocker md (,
Th0mp Dana
,Fates, fnmlmmn, driven
Branch an~
Flower was Nikki
crown bearer wuCasey AMdock.
Following the Trojan football game
against Dawson visitors had choices of
events to attend.
Students were invited to an after-the-
game reception hosted by Calvary Bap-
tist Church. A reception for adults was
held at the Trinidad Community Center
and a large crowd attended the
Fireman's Ball, hosted by the Trinidad
Volunteer Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary.
Saturday morning activities began
early with the Trinity Trot, a 8.2 mile
footrace through the streets of
Trinidad.
Randy Betts retained his title as
champion for the second year in a row
as overall winner with a time of 36.29.
Local competitors who placed were
Hohoy Fugate and Gary Fleming.
Beginning at 9:15 a.m. a bicycle race
was held with Tim Edwards as chair-
man.
Clearing the finish line in almost a
dead tie was Hobey Fugate of Trinidad
and Bill Simpson of Athens.
Thomas Holcomb was first place
See. CROWD, page 18A
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of "mended fences"
County Ap-
and some taxing an-
apparently fell
~y night as
Malakoff ISD voted to
budget.
all members present,
~otton to prepare a
the proposed
the coming year be
MISD superinten-
new HCAD budget is in
with Malakoff's
The overall HCAD
a 6% increase, accor-
will require
51% of the taxing
realm of HCAD to
Run Speed said that
"with the inefficiency we've seen from
over there (HCAD) I'm personally op-
po~ed. ~'
Speed pointed out to other trustees
that the entire Appraisal District area
went through a total reappraisal last
year and that process should not be
needed again for four more years. That
in itself, he said, should allow drastic
budget cuts.
MISD officials faced three different
district valuations last year from
figures provided by the Appraisal
District. Those figures caused turmoil
for the board as they attempted to
establish a budget for MISD.
Platoons told board members that
representatives from other districts
had expressed their displeasure with
the budget but said that he had no idea
what action they would take.
In a different report Plemons also in-
formed trustees that enrollment for the
three campuses within the Malakoff
district now stands at 1,000 students. As
a result of the additional one new bus
route has been added already this year
and all rooms in all campuses are at
100% occupancy. He said the district
needs to purchase two new buses and
that $4400 worth of furniture and
equipment must be ordered now to ac-
comadate the increased enrollment.
Plemons recommended that trustees
start thinking about additional
buildings and pointed out that a trend of
growth has been underway for the past
three years. He said there are 59
seniors this year and 88 eighth graders
and that if no new students are
registered the high school can expect
that much growth next year.
Trustees approved a motion for the
$4400 furniture and equipment expen-
diture, even though that amount was
not included in the recently approved
budget. Plemons was instructed to
prepare a cost analysis on the purchase
of two new buses for the October
meeting.
Trustees also approved the adver-
tisement of bids for sale of five old
buses on the recommendation of the
administration.
Trustee Terry Shelton requested that
annual salary reviews be set st one par-
titular meeting of each year so that
trustees can be prepared with infor-
mation supplied beforehand. It was a
concensus of the board that a
preliminary meeting be held in
February or March and that a final
decision on employee salaries be
reached in the May or June meeting
each year.
Trustees also approved the first
reading of a change in beard policy
concerning aide sick leave. The change
was approved by the board at an earlier
meeting but now must be included in
board policy.
See. BOARD, page 18A
HOMECOMING QUEEN--Penny Johnston, senior, was crowned during pre-
game ceremonies in Trinidad Friday evening. Escorting Miss Johnston is Todd
Weaver, also a senior. (See rebated photos, page 7A) Staff photo by Dean Loper)
• • • FAMILY REUNION SCHEDULED
The annual Clay Homecoming and dinner for family and friends will be held at
the Malakoff Lions Den Saturday, October 1.
Schools will host from the seventh grade are Mady Homecoming queen for Malakoff conduct theceremonles. ANTIOCH TOHOLDaPECIALSERVICE
. Antioch Baptist Church will hold Anniversary '83 services Sundav, Sent 25,
activities throughout this Emerine, Merci Ferrell and Qulvoria Hlgh School wlll be crowned during pre- Nominees had not been named at beglnningat3:S0p.m.ThaRev.NashWiison Dallaswillbethespoa] er. a tor
for beth teams
at he ftime. Nominees
Smothers. Eighth grade nominees are game ceremonies at 7:40 p.m. SonJa press time.
was held Wed-Chris Graham, Shannon Roberts and Streater, 1962 queen, will crown her .Foil .o.wing. the game Friday when the of the church is Rev. M.L. Brown.
off activities.Bobble Tanner. successor. Tigers nost Winnsboro the jtmior class MEETINGS
8 p.m.,A reception for the football teams and Nominees are senior Darla Smith,will sponsor a dance at the e|ementary Malakoff City Council will meet in regular session Monday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m.
homecoming ac- coaches, sponsored by cheerleaders Junior Sharon Green, sophor0ore Bren- gym. There will be a $1 charMe for each at the city complex.
person and all graduates of MHS are Malakoff Masonic Lodge No. 7~ will hold their r~gular weekly study club
The Junior and teachers, will be held prior to the da Whitaker and freshman Lisa Pron- invited to attend, meeting Monday, Sept. 26, at the lodge hall.
grade teams pap rally Thursday. tice.
An all school pep rally is planned for At halftime the 1983 Football In addition to other activities, the The I. O. O. F. will hold their re61dar weekly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the
Friday with the time and place to be Sweetheart will be crowned. LastClass of '74 has planned 8 reunion lodge hall in Malakoff.
set. year's sweetheart, Sheila Reid, will Saturday, Malakoff Booster Club will hold their regular weekly meeting Tuesday, Sept.
27, at 7:30 p.m. at the high school library.
• • • TrinidadBoester Club will hold their regular weekly meeting Tuesday, Sept.
area rece lve es 27, at the school.
Malakoff Rotary Club will hold their regular weekly luncheon meeting at noon
Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Harbor House Restaurant.
Bob Bullock sent
totaling $41.1 million
Payments to the e74
one-percent sales
were
in the l story of
Bertmess, M, was
from Heudersoa
bond after a
in Malakoff Mm ay
our state," Bullock said. "This month,
with sales tax receipts running about
one percent behind last year, shows us
Just how fast things can change."
Gun Barrel City led all lake area
cities in collections with a net payment
of $21,282.15. That amount reflected a
127.04% increase in the amount
received during the same period last
year.
Seven Points also had a h/ h collec-
tion period with $12,918.71 anti a 15.97%
increase over the same period last
year.
Also receiving checks was Malakoff,
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Medical Center
ltsley, 39.
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COMIIM~TY ANNOUNC£MENTS
To make sure people are aware of your orRIt~izabon's.activities, contact the Malakoff News at 489-05~1~ For an
- item to appear in the Thursday publicatio~ it must bl,,roceived at the News office by 4 p.m. on the proceed,nil
The shooting occured at the Jackie Bartmees was arraigned on cha~ Malakoff Police were also called Monday,
Thompson resldenceon Hwy. 31 east at of aggravated assault with a deadly upon Sunday, September }1, to in ....
8:45 p.m., according to Police Chief weapon, vestigsteareportofacldldaqsault, mLMUIII IIIPOIlUATIO
Deadline for news items, classified ads aed~dt~pl~q~,~dNfttsin8 for the Thursday publication date of the Malakoff
Don McCord. Haley was shot once in
the hip and once in the chest with a 22 McCord said that Bartmees repor-According to police reports'a 13-yenr-
callher pistol. . ..t~ily told Hale~ that he p~ to raise old Juvenile was turned over to juvenile News is 4 P,m. theproceeding Monday.
McCordsaldtheshoot/ngwasaresult me amounz of rent he char es each autheritieaandplaeadonpro ..t/onasa Forfurt'nerin mationcomctThoNowl 4tl|J,0 3L ;
ey.a ent over an increase in rent month. An ar mnent ensued, accordi result of the incident, The y um repor- . .........................
• to McCord, prior to the choot/ . . todly a aultod a sin.year-oid4emale. '. .....
$9,749.97 and a 9.19% |ncrease;
Caney City, $2,445.71 for a -0.14% CLASa REUNIONScHEDuLED
decrease. Trinidad and To01 had no The 1974 Senior Class of Malakoff High School will hold their 10-year reunion on
reported collections for the pro'ind. Saturday, September 24 at the Holiday Inn in Athens.
September checks were for taxes Members of other classes are invited to attend and are asked to be there no
collected on sales made in July and enrlierthana:30p.m.Therewllll ea$2.Mcoverchargeatthedoor.
reported to the Comptroller by the end For information please callLori Callaway at 489-1104. i~/
of August, Off~ HOUriS ' i
• The Melakoff News office is open from 8 a.m; unsd 5p.m. Monday throuilh Friday for customer convenience. The '
office is cloemd both on Saturday and Sund~;: "