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By DAVID TRUITT WISD Deputy Superintendent

The renaissance festival prepares to open season.

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On Saturday, Feb. 23, 19 Destination Imagination (DI) teams from across Waxahachie ISD competed in the Greater Fort Worth CPSO DI Regional Tournament at Mineral Wells High School in Mineral

Wells, Texas.

Each team competed in one of seven team and instant challenges for a chance to compete in the state finals in West Houston/Katy, Texas, at Cinco Ranch High School on April 12-13.

This year, teams from See State, Page 2A

to life in prison From Staff Reports Perry Lee Ray Ford, 49, of Red Oak, was sentenced to life in prison Friday, March 22 after being convicted by an Ellis County jury of aggravated robbery.

The seven-woman, five-man jury found the defendant guilty on march 20 of robbing a Valero

convenience store clerk in Ennis at gunpoint on April 30, 2012.

During the punishment phase of the trial, the state presented evidence that the defendant had gone on a week-long crime spree that spanned three counties.

On May 2, 2012, Ford robbed a convenience store in Fairfield.

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Chain Reaction Baseball beats Lake Ridge The Indians won another district road game.

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One of the games played during the Chain Reaction Program at Waxahachie High School on Thursday was called Perfect Storm. Participants were asked to perform different task during a storm. One of those task involved swimming across the gym floor.

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WHS Project Graduation meeting in WHS cafeteria. All parents of seniors encouraged to attend.

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Students from Waxahachie High School and Waxahachie Global High School came together in J.W. Williams Gymnasium Thursday for the Chain Reaction Program hosted by

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Rachel’s Challenge.

The purpose of the program is to help students understand that it only takes one person

to start a chain reaction, and to use influence to bring about positive outcomes.

“This is the follow-up to the Rachel’s Challenge school assembly program,” certified Rachel’s Challenge Presenter Cody Hodges said. “We be

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Jeremiah Jermain Sharp, 27, of Dallas was arrested on charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and parole violation by the Waxahachie Police Department following a routine traffic stop in the 400 block of Grand Ave. at 10 19 p.m. Wednesday, March 20.

Sharp was taken into custody without incident. The traffic stop was instigated because the Sharp passenger side headlight was out.

Sharp was the second suspect in an alleged incident that took place Wednesday, Jan. 30 in Waxahachie. A warrant was issued for Sharp’s arrest in January.

Waxahachie Police officers were See Arrest, Page 6A

Stevens: City making positive strides on economic development goals

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Waxahachie City Manager Paul Stevens reported to the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council on Wednesday that the city has made great progress in improving the quality of life for residents.

The areas the city has

focused are on public safety, infrastructure and economic development.

“As far as public safety goes we have been able to invest in some new police cars. We had to make the transition over to Chevrolet because the Ford Crown Victoria does not make the police package anymore. The sergeants that are on duty

have the Chevy Tahoe’s to drive,” Stevens said. “We are also going through a police building assessment. Everyone knows where the police department is right now.

They are really cramped for other space. We are going through the process of an assessment to see what kind of building that we need and what our future needs will be

for a police station.”

Stevens said the city added four new police officers to the budget this fiscal year.

At the fire department, the city hired a new fire chief, Ricky Boyd, who came from the Irving Fire Department.

Boyd, who began service with the city in November, replaced former Fire Chief See Development, Page 6A

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The Confederate Navy EDITOR’S NOTE: In commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War, Waxahachie resident and amateur historian David Hudgins has written a series of columns of historical facts relating to the War Between the States.

By DAVID HUDGINS Special to the Daily Light

• Fourth in a Series In 1861 Confederate President Jefferson Davis appointed Stephen R. Mallory of Key West, Fla. as Secretary of the new Confederate Navy.

Mallory did not have one ship or a single naval officer. However he had remarkable success, given the lack of industrial resources and ship yards in the South, building a very respectful navy in such a short time.

Many Union Naval officers resigned their commissions and followed their hearts back to their native Southern states as states seceded from the Union. This gave the South the naval officers it needed.

Listed below are the accomplishments of Mallory’s new enclosed ironclad battleships.

CSS Virginia - Converted from USS Merrimack in June 1861. Provided protection for the James River and to break up the blockade near Norfolk, Va. Destroyed May 11, 1862 to avoid capture. Crew 320.

CSS Atlanta – Converted in spring 1861 from a Scottish built blockade runner. Provided protection for the bay around Savannah. Surrendered June 1863 after a battle with two Union monitor ships. Crew 145.

CSS Baltic – Converted from a Philadelphia built river towboat. Provided protection for Mobile Bay and the Mobile, Ala., and Tombigbee Rivers areas.

Crew 150.

CSS Arkansas – Laid down (construction began) in Memphis, Tenn., in October 1861. Provided protection on the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers from Baton Rouge to Vicksburg. After several battles destroyed by crew.

Crew 200.

CSS Huntsville

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and CSS Tuscaloosa – Launched at Selma, Ala., in February 1862. Provided protection of Mobile Bay. Crew 140 each.

CSS Georgia – Laid down March 1862. Commissioned July 1863.

Provided protection for Savannah. Destroyed when the city fell in 1864.

Crew 200.

CSS Fredericksburg – Constructed in Richmond, Va., in 1862. Provided protection for the James River and the city of Richmond. Destroyed by crew at the fall of Richmond in 1865. Crew 125.

CSS Richmond – Laid down at the Norfolk, Va. Navy Yard in 1862.

Provided protection for the James River and city of Richmond. Destroyed April 1865. Crew 180.

CSS Chicora – Built at Charleston, S.C. in 1862.

Provided protection for Charleston, S.C. Destroyed to prevent capture in 1865. Crew 180.

CSS Palmetto State – Laid down January 1862 at Charleston. Provided protection for Charleston.

Burned by Confederates upon evacuation in 1865.

Crew 180.

CSS North Carolina – Constructed in Wilmington in 1862. Provided protection for Wilmington.

Developed leak and sank from destruction by teredos, a wood eating worm.

Crew 180.

CSS Raleigh – Laid down 1863. Provided protection for Wilmington.

Crew 180.

CSS Savannah – Built at Savannah, Ga., in 1862. Provided protection for Savannah until the fall of the city in 1864.

Destroyed by crew. Crew 180.

CSS Missouri – Launched at Shreveport, La., in 1863. Provided protection for Shreveport and helped Confederate troops and supplies cross the Red River from Texas to Louisiana. Crew 145.

Surrendered to U. S. Na-

A model of the CSS Atlanta.

val forces in June 1865.

CSS Manassas – Converted from the Massachusetts built Enoch Train in summer 1861.

Provided protection for New Orleans and lower Mississippi River. Destroyed during battle in 1862. Crew 104.

CSS Nashville – Laid down in February 1863 at Montgomery, Ala. Provided protection for Mobile Bay. Surrendered to Federal forces in May 1865. Crew 130.

CSS Virginia II – Completed in 1864 in Richmond, Va. Provided protection for the James River and city of Richmond. Destroyed by crew at the fall of Richmond in 1865. Crew 160.

CSS Albermarle – Built at Edwards Ferry, N.C. in 1864. Provided protection on the Roanoke River.

Sunk by a Union spar torpedo in October 1864.

Crew 50.

CSS Neuse – Laid down in April 1863 on the Neuse River in North Carolina. Guarded the inland waters of North Carolina. Destroyed by Confederates in 1865 to avoid capture by General Sherman. Crew 50.

CSS Charleston – Laid down December 1862 in Charleston, S.C. Commission delayed until July 1864. Provided protection for Charleston. Set on fire and abandoned in 1865 when the city fell. Crew 150.

CSS Tennessee – Laid down October 1862 at Selma, Ala. Commissioned February 1864. Provided protection for Mobile Bay. Crew 133. Surrendered to Admiral David Farragut, USN in August 1864 after severely damaged in battle.

Secretary of the Confederate Navy, Stephen Mallory, had laid out a plan to build 50 ironclad battleships, but only 22 were completed.

All 50 were laid down,

but were delayed waiting on steam engines, which was a problem for the South.

Other ships were started late into 1864 and were never finished, such as the CSS Texas.

Mallory was able to purchase only one ironclad from Europe due to pressure exerted by the Union, causing them to refuse to sell to the Confederacy.

The CSS Stonewall was built by France, sold to the Danish Navy who in turn sold it to the Confederacy. It was the only ocean-going ironclad in the fleet. However the war ended before its journey home.

Mallory also converted other boats using cotton bales and land cannons to help provide protection to river and sea ports.

Some would say Stephen Mallory performed a miracle building a Navy from nothing to a force that protected Confederate ports for almost five years.

David Hudgins is a member of the Ellis County Museum Board of Directors and co-founder of the Ellis County Veterans Appreciation Committee. He also serves as Chaplin of the O. M. Roberts Camp #178, Sons of Confederate Veterans. For more information, visit www.omroberts. com.

The Felty Elementary School UD Destination Imagination team.

The Global High PP Destination Imagination team.

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Abilene, Breckenridge, Brock, Burleson, Cleburne, Eagle Mt-Saginaw, Fort Worth, Mansfield, Midlothian, Mineral Wells, Northwest, Red Oak, Springtown, Venus, Waxahachie and Wylie ISDs competed in the regional

tournament.

During the awards ceremony, the following individual team members and teams from Waxahachie ISD were honored.

• The Jo Williams Honorary Scholarship for $1,000 was awarded to two college-bound seniors with at least five years of DI experience and an exemSee State, Page 5A

FarmGirls share the joy of gardening T

he FarmGirls had a great time at the Ellis County Master Gardener Expo.

We loved seeing so many of our wonderful gardening friends. When we packed up our booth we were tired, but elated. We met so many people who are experienced gardeners, novice gardeners and newbies. We were absolutely thrilled to hear

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the renewed interest in vegetable gardening.

We hope to offer encouragement and guidance to all gardeners.

Whether ground gardening, raised beds, square foot, aquaponics, aeroponics or hydroponics, The FarmGirls want to offer natural and organic solutions to your gardening needs.

Have you noticed the remarkable renaissance in See FarmGirls, Page 5A

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Why the loophole?

Much has been said and written during the past week regarding Senator Ted Cruz’ (R-Texas) stance against using military drones to target U.S. citizens on American soil. Sen. Cruz, never one to make a statement and walk away, on Friday filed legislation as an amendment to the Senate budget bill that would “prohibit using drones to kill U.S. citizens in the United States unless they present an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to another individual.”

It seems obvious, but we have to say it anyway.

Really?

First of all, if the government (federal, state or local) is using military drones in the U.S. against American citizens, we have a much more serious problem. That is the issue that should be dominating the airwaves and media sites. Instead, both media and political pundits have chosen to go on the attack against Sen. Cruz, mainly by questioning his intelligence.

Obviously, Sen. Cruz felt there was a need to make this a national issue. While we are not privy to all the intelligence reports that cross the desk of a U.S. Senator, it has been our experience that where there is smoke, there is usually fire. We do not believe this was a random issue Sen. Cruz pulled out of thin air in order to make political points. More than likely, the government is already using military drones in the U.S. and it is highly probable that at least one federal agency issued a high-level contingency plan on expanding those operations against U.S. citizens. If that hypothesis is close to being correct, it would explain both Sen. Cruz’ remarks on the Senate floor and subsequent legislation.

Contrary to much of the commentary on this issue, we do not feel Sen. Cruz’ amendment goes far enough, as it leaves a loophole that opens the door to abuse by the government on the people it represents by suspending due process against American citizens — allowing government agents to serve as judge, jury and executioner at the push of a button from the security of the Situation Room. And if you do not think government intelligence is ever wrong when it comes to perceived threats of imminent danger, a decade after declaring war based solely on “reliable” intelligence; we are still looking for the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

Indeed, unmanned military drones have saved countless American lives on the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan as both an intelligence-gathering tool and a lethal weapon against our enemies.

But it is absolutely chilling to think now that our 10-year war in the Middle East is coming to a close, our government would even consider using these military weapons against American citizens — on our home soil, no less. That in itself should be considered a declaration of war. Sen. Cruz was right to take a stand.

But he does not go far enough. Military drones should be reserved for what they were intended — the battlefield. Regardless of what intentions may be behind the government’s contingencies, there is no justification for deploying drones against American citizens on U.S. soil — under any circumstances.

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Background checks have to keep guns from troubled buyers

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ditorial pages) recently criticized my March 12 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee against legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., that would require all prospective gun purchasers to undergo a background check.

It was suggested that my vote indicates I am opposed to all background checks on any individual purchasing any weapon. This is false, and I’d like to take an opportunity to clarify my position.

I believe background checks serve a critical role in ensuring that guns stay out of the hands of those not responsible enough to use them. Therefore, I believe we must refocus our efforts to make sure the current backgroundU.S. Senator check system works to screen out the dangerously mentally ill. What we should not do is obsess about ineffective window-dressing reforms, or we risk putting symbolism over substance.

The mass murders in Colorado, Arizona and Virginia were committed by killers who passed their background checks. How did they slip through the cracks? And how can we seal those cracks in the future? The murderer of innocent children in Connecticut killed his mother and stole firearms that she kept in their home, which she purchased legally and for which she passed background checks. Unfortunately, Sen. Schumer’s legislation glosses over these gaping holes in the background check system.

If there was a common thread in the tragedies at Virginia Tech, Tucson, Aurora and Newtown, it was the mental illness of the shooter. No one wants disturbed young men or women to have access to firearms, and lawmakers should bolster the relevant safeguards.

The Schumer bill appears to be rooted in the

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belief that private buyers and sellers of firearms are not to be trusted. For example, in the recent bipartisan talks on background checks, Democrats quickly shifted the argument from universal checks to universal record-keeping, which is a separate and even thornier issue.

Why is it that some do not trust law-abiding gun owners to make responsible decisions?

Unfortunately, legislation proposed in the Senate, such as the so-called “assault weapons ban,” focuses not on the perilous intersection of mental illness and guns, but on the cosmetic features of certain firearms. I wasn’t sent to Washington to pass another law that will not address the real root cause of mass violence.

Recent tragedies across the nation confirm that we must improve mental health reporting for the background check program.

This is why I support legislation introduced

by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., that would plug the holes in our background check system. Federal and state authorities alike have criticized ambiguous guidelines in the current system that fail to include many existing mental illness records. The NICS Reporting Improvement Act of 2013 would clarify outdated legal definitions so that we could more effectively screen out individuals who are prohibited from buying guns.

As an elected official, I take my responsibility for the safety and security of all Texans very seriously. I welcome a robust debate over the best measures to ensure that: (1) the rights of law-abiding citizens are protected and (2) guns are kept out of the hands of severely troubled individuals. I believe that fortifying our current background-check laws is a critical step, and I will continue fighting to protect the rights and livelihoods of all Texans.

Senator Cornyn serves on the Finance and Judiciary Committees.

He serves as the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee’s Immigration, Refugees and Border Security subcommittee. He served previously as Texas Attorney General, Texas Supreme Court Justice, and Bexar County District Judge.

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‘Our hometown heroes’ To the Editor, This letter is directed to the Midlothian ISD, to the committee members charged with the naming of the new high school, and to the fine people of Midlothian. It is in regard to the naming of our new high school.

I understand it has been a long-standing policy that the prestigious honor of naming our schools be in recognition of past educators in the MISD. This is a wonderful and worthy tribute to educators who made a difference in the lives of countless thousands of MISD students throughout the years. And I totally agree that is a very good and proper policy. However, due to the recent tragedy that struck in the hearts of the people of Midlothian with the loss of two hometown heroes, I can’t comprehend or even begin to understand why this policy couldn’t be reviewed and wisely re-negotiated.

As stated above, I can certainly understand long-standing established policies. However, when extenuating or special circumstances occur, then an established policy can be re-negotiated. It’s common practice, and is certainly not illegal or unethical when it is warranted and handled in an ethical and professional manner.

These two fine men who were taking the time to reach out to help a troubled fellow man were a product of the people of Midlothian, sons of the MISD, and sons of this rural Texas community. Sadly, on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in February, Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield put Midlothian on the map, not only throughout our country, but throughout the world. Due to his outstanding military heroism, Chris Kyle saved thousands of American lives, and the lives of innocent women and children on foreign soil during his four tours of duty.

Not wanting to ever minimize the life and loss of Chad Littlefield, and the pain to his family, friends and loved ones, we must honor

and revere this hometown hero, as well. Chad Littlefield was giving of his time and doing his part to assist Chris Kyle in reaching out to a very, very troubled military veteran. By the caring actions of Chad Littlefield, Midlothian lost yet another son, and another hometown hero.

We should feel honored and never forget that Chris Kyle is the MOST decorated Navy Seal sniper in the Military history of our country. I repeat … in the history of the United States Military. Admittedly, none of us like war. However, where would Americans and America be today if not for the dedication, heroism, brave actions and love of country that men like Chris Kyle carry in their hearts as they put themselves in harm’s way time after time, year after year, during multiple tours of duty.

It’s unlikely that Midlothian will ever, ever produce a hometown Military hero like Chris Kyle, and his dedicated friend, Chad Littlefield.

I have friends and family from around Texas, and even out of state, who were shocked at the decision to remove Kyle-Littlefield from the list of names for the new high school. Any other city throughout the USA would be do the proper thing and would be so very proud to honor their hometown sons in this prestigious manner.

Like thousands of other Midlothian residents, I feel if our new high school isn’t named KyleLittlefield High School, it will be a sad day, and a decision that will result in regret throughout the coming years. It’s almost unconscionable if the MISD fails to grasp this opportunity to honor these two fine young men.

For the record, I have never met, nor do I know any member of the Kyle or Littlefield families. These are just the strong feelings of a proud American who strongly believes my community and the MISD should take the only proper and correct action in honoring and remembering two brave, giving, dedicated hometown sons.

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lake watch Stage 0 Level - 530’ Stage 1 Level - 527’ Stage 2 Level - 524’ Stage 3 Level - 520’ Stage 4 Level - 517.5’

Current Level of Lake Waxahachie

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Mrs. Smith’s fifth-grade class in the 1953-1954 school year at Marvin Elementary School.

No water restrictions are in place for Waxahachie

bulletin board COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sunday, March 24 10:30 a.m.: Hidden Miracles offers a special needs class during second service at the Cowboy Church of Ellis County. For more information, call 972-937-6255.

3-5 p.m.: Caregiver Support Group, hosted by Ennis Regional Medical Center, meets. Admission is free. All caregivers caring for any disability are welcome. For information, call Karen Hershey at 972-875-5507.

Monday, March 25 9 a.m.: Weight Watchers will meet at New Life Worship Center, 1320 Brown St., in Waxahachie. Weigh-ins begin at 9; meeting at 9:30 a.m. A scale that accommodates wheelchairs is also available.

No food or drinks allowed.

12:15 p.m.: Dominoes at Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Dr., every Mon-

day. Open to persons 55 and older. Call 972-937-8271 for information.

6:30-8 p.m.: Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County meets at Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 Grand Ave. in Waxahachie. For more information, visit www.elliscountyquilters.com.

6:30 p.m.: The Weight Loss Support Group from Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation and Fitness Center meets the last Monday of each month. Call 972-9383311, ext. 328.

6:30 p.m.: Duplicate Bridge Club, gathering room in the new building of First United Methodist Church, 505 W. Marvin St., 972-9375896.

7 p.m.: Waxahachie AlAnon Family Group, (friends and families of alcoholics,) 301 John Arden Drive, 972937-5261.

7 p.m.: A Texas 42 group

plays until 9:30 p.m. in the life center at First United Methodist Church. The community is invited; beginners will be taught how to play.

7-9:30 p.m.: TOUGHLOVE Parent Support Group provides ongoing education and active support services. Call 972-558-1762 for information.

7:30 p.m.: Masonic Lodge No. 90 meets at the lodge, 303 John Arden Drive. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.: Waxahachie IOOF Lodge No. 80 meets at IOOF Lodge, 208-1/2 S. Rogers. Refreshments served before meetings. Call Bruce Webb at 972-938-8085.

Tuesday, March 26 9 a.m.-noon: Been There Done That unlimited pancakes, coffee and plenty of bowling for groups of five.

Call Hilltop Superbowl at 972-935-9705.

10 a.m.: Texas Hold-Em lessons and game at Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Dr. Open to persons 55 and older. Call 972937-8271 for information.

10-11 a.m.: Story hour at Nicholas P. Sims Library.

Junior Service League volunteers provide stories and crafts for children ages 3 and older during the Waxahachie ISD school year. Call 972937-2671.

Noon: Waxahachie Lions Club will meet in the president’s dining room on the second floor of the Schaeffer Life Building on the SAGU campus. Guest speakers each week. Guests welcome.

12:30-2 p.m.: Writing for Enjoyment group meets at First United Methodist Church, 600 Daubitz Drive in Red Oak. 5:30 p.m.: Weight Watchers meet at New Life Worship Center, 1320 Brown St., in

Waxahachie. Weigh-ins begin at 5:30, meeting begins at 6.

Wheelchair scales available.

No food or drinks allowed.

6 p.m.: Red Oak Police Explorer Post No. 1132 meets at Acorn Academy on South Live Oak Street in Red Oak in the classroom next to the county tax office.

Prospective members can simply show up at a meeting to see how business is conducted and to apply. Sgt. Jim Langham can be reached via e-mail at jlangham@redoaktx. org or by phone at 469-2187708.

6:30 p.m.: Toastmasters of Waxahachie meets at Sims Library on the second floor. Anyone interested in improving their public speaking skills is invited. Call Eddie Lord at 972-268-9607 for more information.

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Saturday, March 24, 2013

A bumper crop from many countries Thank you to everyone who entered my latest Christmas Competition. This was the second-biggest entry ever (behind 2000, the year with the senryu element), with emails and mail being received from around the planet, which was fun.

The best entry came from Craig Cordes of Baton Rouge, La. He finished just ahead of too many people to name here, but who can be found on my website at www.phillipalderbridge. com.

Now to today’s deal, which could have the heading “If partner does something weird, do

not assume innate lunacy; instead, look for his reason.”

West was defending against four hearts. He took the first two tricks with high spades. What did he do at trick three?

When South rebid hearts to guarantee at least a six-card suit, North was worth a shot at game.

West realized that given the point-count, his partner could have only one useful card. If that were the diamond ace, he could shift to a diamond now and defeat the contract. (Note that this does not work here if South starts trumps by leading low from the board.) However, if East’s card were the heart ace, a different defense would be required. Which way to turn?

Eventually West decided that he wanted to try to get into the newspapers. He led the spade queen at trick three.

This puzzled East. Why set up dummy’s long suit? There seemed only one logical explanation. So East ruffed with his heart ace. And later West took a trick with the heart jack to defeat the contract.

West got into the papers but remained anonymous!

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SAGU hoops team returns to school triumphant

BY MARK WARDE SAGU INFORMATION DIRECTOR

There’s nothing quite like a warm hero’s welcome to a team still sore from suffering a loss the night before on national TV. The men’s basketball team from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, after nine nights in Kansas City at the NAIA’s championship tournament, ended a long, quiet return bus trip on Wednesday evening.

The surprising Lions made a thrilling run to the national championship game, but came up just short of their first national title.

SAGU, the new kid on the block, won the hearts of new fans everywhere by their infectious play in winning four straight games.

Humbled, and finding solace a hard pill to swallow, they rode back to campus to receive a welcome generally reserved for champions.

After exiting I-35 south onto Old Highway 77, they were greeted by Ellis County sheriffs. Their vehicles were lit up with flashing lights and blaring sirens.

The next few minutes saw them guide the way through town for the Lions charter bus.

Welcoming waves from Waxahachie residents, some flashing thumbs-up signs, were so uplifting there were tears inside the bus.

As the players filed off the bus, cheers circled them.

Posters, lights, cameras and smiles were overwhelming to a team disappointed with their play the night before.

Their faces were shrouded with hoodies moments earlier were suddenly covered in silly string. While the team stood in front of Sheaffer Center, the team’s second-year head coach Donnie Bostwick, spoke to the crowd.

His voice cracked as he spoke fondly about the

team’s commitment to the healing journey for David Bush, and the prayers yielded in his behalf. He recalled a prayer he made to God a few months ago, saying he would forfeit a national championship in exchange for David’s healing. It was a trade-off he’ll never regret.

Tests returned last month gave Bush, a Stage 4 warrior, a cancer-free bill of health.

The team’s two seniors, James Ford and Nathaniel Duce Ward then shared their feelings.

Ford was respectful and gracious, and then the mildmannered Ward dodged words altogether by handing the runner-up trophy and a wide hug to SAGU President Kermit Bridges.

Bostwick reserved a special moment to introduce Dr. David Leatherberry, the team chaplain. The retired missionary to Afghanistan expressed his love for the team amid tears before he and wife Julie were engulfed in a team embrace.

Bridges voiced his appreciation for the team, for how proud they have made the school, and for their performance on a national stage.

After eating dinner and hour earlier at Crane’s in Lewisville, the Lions were addressed by Bostwick. He reminded the team of their need, like a man ending his vacation, to get back to work on Thursday. Bostwick spoke of getting up for class and getting caught up after missing a few days.

The team was also honored in Friday morning’s chapel service.

Bostwick concluded with instructions about the offseason, which includes the arrival of new recruits and players seeking tryouts, which start Monday, and the current team’s role in the process.

The amazing basketball season that witnessed

SAGU climb to the NAIA national championship game, was the final appearance in the careers of Ward and Ford.

They put the wraps on their senior year, each with starring roles on the best team in SAGU history.

The Lions enjoyed a 33-5 record, exceeding the school’s previous high in wins (27). The mark includes the years prior to the team joining the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 1998.

Ward, at 6-foot, 5-inches, had his career-best game in the quarterfinals on Saturday when he poured in 24 points. He finished second on the team in rebounds by averaging 6.9 per contest.

Ford, a three-point sniper, finished with a 7.3 points per game and his 43 triples ranked third on the team.

He was also one of four players on the team who made more than 70 percent of their free throws.

Ford played four seasons for the Purple & Gold, totaling 891 career points. He scored 20 or more points on five occasions, including 28 in a 92-87 upset

of No. 1 seed Dallas Baptist University at the 2010 NCCAA Central Regional. The guard netted double figures in 40 games during college and swished 133 treys.

Ward led the entire NAIA in rebounds, grabbing 12.3 per during his sophomore season. He also averaged 14.1 points per game that winter.

His role was redefined with the arrival of Bostwick, though he remained a starter. Winning during his final two seasons made his altered job description all the sweeter.

In his three-year career he poured in 863 points and averaged 9.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He had 41 games where he reached double-digits in points, passing 20 four times.

The pair was recognized as co-captains this season, and, upon the team’s return from Kansas City’s national tournament on Wednesday, Bostwick called upon them to address the crowd.

Contact: Mark “Link” Warde, SAGU Sports Information Director, at mwarde@sagu.edu or at 469-658-2847.

Photo by Steve Patterson/ Special to the Daily Light

SAGU’s James Ford snags a rebound during a game earlier in his career for SAGU. Ford was one of two seniors who will be leaving the Lions this year after reaching the NAIA national title game.

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No election in Palmer

Police Beat

BY MIKE SACKETT

Daily Light Corresondent

With Officer Wess Winn

Prima facie speed limits EDITOR’S NOTE: We asked Wess Winn, community services officer and crime prevention coordinator with the Waxahachie Police Department to write a weekly column in an effort to answer many of the law enforcement-related questions posed by our readers. Here’s this week’s column.

Someone asked me, “How do we know what the maximum or minimum speed limit is if it is not posted?”

I replied, “You have to remember what the prima facie speed limits are.”

This is a legal word which means “a fact presumed to be true unless it is disproved.” I was going to call my old friend Jim Jenkins and get him to explain it to me in “lawyer terms,” but I knew I would just be more confused.

So let me give you the “Readers Digest” version.

When we took drivers education, and for some of us that was a long time ago, we learned the different speed limits and where to use them.

On page 8-3 of the current Texas Driver’s Handbook it lists the daytime and nighttime speed limits of different vehicles on different types of roads.

In urban districts the maximum speed limit is 30 mph, unless otherwise posted, whereas on a beach or in an alley it is 15

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dispatched to a home in the 100 block of Flowers Street at about 9:55 p.m. in January. It was reported that several men had barged into the home and announced they were looking for the resident’s adult son.

“At about 11:30 p.m., we received another report that a 19-year-old female had been taken at gunpoint near that same location on Flowers Street,” Waxahachie Police Lt. Todd Woodruff said in a previous interview. “She was unaccounted for for several hours but turned up the next morning, unharmed.”

Ford

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On May 5, 2012, he robbed convenience stores in Teague and Corsicana.

After those robberies, a description of a gold colored Cadillac driven by a black male wearing a cap and a Dallas Maverick’s jersey was provided to surrounding law enforcement agencies.

A Palmer Police Department officer observed the vehicle on Interstate Highway 45 a short time later.

The officer made a stop on the vehicle in Dallas County. When the officer asked the driver to turn the engine off, Ford sped away and a chase ensued.

Officers from Ferris Police Department and Wilmer Police Department joined the chase. Ford ultimately wrecked his vehicle and fled from officers on foot before he was apprehended.

In Ford’s vehicle, officers located a BB gun, money and a receipt from the Corsicana convenience

mph. These speed limits apply daytime or nighttime.

Urban districts are residential areas, whether right next to or away from highways or interstates. On a highway numbered by this state or the U.S. it is 70 mph daytime and 65 mph nighttime.

This applies to all vehicles except school buses.

The list continues on but I will not go through each one of them. These speed limits are found in Section 545.352 of the Texas Transportation Code which is entitled, “Prima Facie Speed Limits.”

If you find yourself in an area without a posted speed sign look around to see what type of territory it is, and then make the proper speed adjustment.

FYI: Please go to the Waxahachie Crime Stoppers or the Waxahachie Police department website to sign up for the 10K/5K run and 1/K fun run on April 27th. Medals will be given out to the winners.

If you have a Police Beat question for Officer Wess Winn, he may be reached by e-mail at wwinn@waxahachiepd.org or call 972-937-9940, Ext. 212. Look for your questions to be answered here in the Waxahachie Daily Light every Sunday or listen to officer Winn’s show on KBEC Radio AM 1390 at 9 a.m. every Monday.

Sharp was booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center at 12:06 a.m. Thursday, March 21, with bonds totaling $200,000 on charges of aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and parole violation.

Woodruff said the female told detectives that three men took her at gunpoint while she was walking along Flowers Street and drove her to a house in the 900 block of E. Marvin Ave., where she was able to escape and run away.

Waxahachie detectives arrested Jeffrey Gerald Isaacs, 47, of Waxahachie on the charge of aggravated kidnapping Thursday Jan. 31 in connection with the alleged offense after the victim was able store. In addition to store surveillance videos, the store clerk identified the defendant in photo lineups.

The jury also learned that Ford had five prior felony convictions for robbery and aggravated robbery from Tarrant and Limestone counties. Additionally, the jury heard evidence that the defendant had committed the offenses of assault family violence and escape from custody on Oct. 2, 2011, and the offense of possession of controlled substance on march 16, 2012, all in Limestone County.

Ford still has charges pending against him in Navarro, Freestone and Limestone counties.

The Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the Ennis, Mexia, Teague, Fairfield and Corsicana police departments in their cooperation in bringing this career criminal to justice, stated Ann Montgomery-Moran, Ellis County assistant district attorney following Friday’s sentence.

to make identification.

Isaacs was taken into custody at Wayne McCollum Detention Center on unrelated charges prior to being charged with the alleged offense.

An arrest warrant was issued for a second suspect in the case at that time.

Sharp was booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center at 12:06 a.m. Thursday, March 21, with bonds totaling $200,000.

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PALMER – Member of the Palmer City Council unanimously approved an action to cancel the city’s general election scheduled for May 11. The election was cancelled as the seats up for election were unopposed.

The seats up for election were Marvin Rhoades, Kenneth Bateman and Dianne Drewery. Incumbents, Drewery and Bateman had no opposing candidates. Rhoades did not file for reelection.

Rhoades’ seat will be filled by candidate by Raul Medina.

A unanimous decision by the council was passed to accept an offer for a land donation and authorized the city administrator to obtain an appraisal.

The land is located in the Meadows Addition and is being surrendered to the city by the developer.

A revised version of the county’s emergency plan was approved by the council members. The plan described as Annex U-

Legal of the Ellis County Emergency Operations Plan makes provisions for advising people of an eminent danger where an evacuation would be necessary.

The revision establishes a procedure for notifying residents of a potential disaster and imposing an evacuation if necessary.

“Part of the problem is some people may refuse to evacuate. This plan allows the follow up of emergency responders on the and the possibility of removal if deemed necessary,” City Administrator Doug Young said.

In other action, a motion passed by the council authorized Mayor Bateman to sign a letter to Suzanne Holley for the clean up of her property located at 306 E. Jefferson. The letter gives Holley until April 1 to bring her property into compliance with city codes.

Holley came before the council last December to address the conditions of her property after Police Chief John Zaidle asked the council to proceed with

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David Hudgins who retired. Through Boyd’s recommendation the city council has approved adding four new lieutenant positions to the department. Three of these lieutenants will staff the ladder truck and one will become an inspector.

The city also opened a new fire station on Cleaver Street in November, added a new fire truck and a brush truck.

Stevens said one of the big projects underway right now is the northeast trunk sewer capacity project. This project will not only replace aging infrastructure but also will allow more commercial and residential development to take place.

Circle H Contractors out of Midlothian was awarded the $1,726,878.04 project in December.

Some of the original sections of this line were built in the 1960s and 1970s and have not been upgraded. Areas where this project will take place include parts of Jefferson Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Parks School House Road and a section between Marvin Gardens and Farley Street.

Another project that the city is working on is the Cantrell Street Sewer Siphon Project, which involves relocation of an existing creek crossing sewer line. The city is also removing an existing sanitary sewer lift station located in the 1000 block of Grand Avenue and replacing it with a gravity sanitary sewer. Removing the lift station would reduce sewer overflows that take place during heavy rain events around the intersection of Kirvin Street and West Ross Street.

Stevens said the city has acquired the easements for the Grand Avenue projects and are preparing to bid out that project within the next month. Construction should begin in the summer.

“We received an increased city bond rating the last time we issued bonds. The city has a major role as a regional economic center, a strong financial position and has strong management practices.

We have a moderate size and diverse tax base. We also have a healthy fund balance,” Stevens said. “In talking about bonds we are going to issue some bonds later this year for some major street programs. The first ones are Gingerbread Village, which is under construction and

action for the city to clean up the property.

The property has large piles of brush, high weeds, building materials and construction equipment on the land. At the December meeting, Zaidle said he is working on an effort to clean up the city beginning on the East side.

The code violations have resulted in several citations which Holley has paid in the past.

“Still nothing has been done to clean up the property,” Zaidle said.

If Holley does not make the necessary clean up, the city can proceed with cleaning the property at Holley’s expense and place a lien for the expenses to the city.

A brief closed session was held to discuss a wrongful termination lawsuit from former Palmer patrolman Robert M. Burros. Burris has filed a lawsuit in Ellis County District Court appealing the council’s decision to uphold the termination.

Burros cane before the council in January to appeal his termination.

Kirven Street, which is under design right now. Every year in the operating budget we do a street rehabilitation program. We just recently bid that out and the council awarded the bid on Monday.

The bid came in at $1.4 million and we were estimating $1.7 million. Austin Bridge and Road got that contract.”

Stevens said the city plans to issue $12 million in street bonds over the next three years. The city has seen an increase in sales tax for the past 24 months except for one month. Sales tax for the last fiscal year was up by 22 percent and it is expected that it will be up 9 percent this year from the previous fiscal year.

Work will begin this summer to install medians along U.S. Highway 77 and the replacement of traffic signals by the Texas Department of Transportation to improve safety. Public meetings on this project were held in October.

Stevens said this project will limit the unprotected left turns and will make drivers turn left only at the intersections.

The medians will run from Kirksey Street to U.S. Highway 287 Bypass. On the northern side of the deceleration lane in front of Target will be extended down to run in front of the Olive Garden Restaurant. Along with the deceleration line additional street striping will be added in that area. The estimated cost of the project is $900,000. The estimated date of completion of the project is November or December.

Other construction projects that are underway in the city include the construction of the Southwestern Assemblies of God University World Communication building, which will house a performance arts auditorium and television and film studios, Navarro College is adding a 20,000-square foot building for classroom space and an 8,000-square foot maintenance facility.

The MKT deport located south of city hall on Rogers Street is now leased by Dennis Horak who is opening up a store for outdoor grills, kitchen and culinary items. The store will open up later this year. The Texas Theater in downtown is the new home to Zulas Coffee. Taco Cabana is under construction on U.S. Highway 77 as is QuikTrip on Interstate Highway 35E. Follow Andrew on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ AndrewBrancaWDL or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ AndrewBrancaWNI. Contact him at andrew.branca@ waxahachietx.com or 469-517-1451.

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Ellis County Youth Expo opens Tuesday

BY MIKE SACKETT Daily Light Correspondent

Monday morning the Ellis County Expo building opens up in preparation for the 24th annual Ellis County Youth Expo when the county’s 10 FFA and 4-H clubs, along with more than 400 exhibitors, arrive and start setting up their camp sites in the stall area of the arenas.

By 10 a.m. Tuesday, all animals have to be in place and art projects will arrive and check in.

State

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• In Challenge B, “Wind Visible,” the following Waxahachie ISD teams and students were recognized: – Winning 2nd place in Team Challenge in the Secondary Level division was the Liger Tigers.

Manuel Calderon, senior at Global High, Lauren Cole, senior at Global High, Tiana Livengood, senior at Global High, Madison McShea, senior at Global High, Alyssa Reisner, senior at Global High, Emanuel Rivera, senior at Global High, and Ryan Wilcken, senior at Global High, competed on this team. This team was coached by Mrs. Glenna Reisner.

• In Challenge C, “In Disguise,” the following Waxahachie ISD teams and students were recognized: – Winning 3rd place in Team Challenge in the Elementary Level division was the Hot Diggity Dogs.

The Dogs were represented by Preslie Davis, fourth grader at Felty Elementary, Daphne Morgan, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, Emma Grace Pickard, fourth grader at Felty Elementary, Rebecca Ramirez, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, and Danielle Schmidt, fifth grader at Felty Elementary. The Dogs were coached

by Ms. Whitley Hawkins.

– Winning 5th place in Team Challenge in the Elementary Level division was the Hachie Einsteins.

The Einsteins was led by Sam Burkhalter, fourth grader at Northside

Before the end of the day Tuesday, all of the more than 600 livestock entries have to be weighed in and paper checked to verify birthday Bishop and place of birth for eligibility in the various classes they will show in.

Actual show activities begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday

with the opening ceremonies held by area 4-H members.

Besides show animals, other projects will be on display through the week.

Creative arts projects including textiles, paintings, photography and drawings will be on exhibit throughout the week. Other projects include metal and wood working projects.

In the textiles competition, projects will be shown in quilts, needlework and clothing divisions. Foods will also be

a part of the show. The young bakers will compete with their culinary arts in one of the four divisions.

New to this year’s show is a new class for lambs.

“This is a class that has come to popularity in the other shows in the state and we felt we needed to add it to the county show,” said Paige Bishop with the Ellis County AgriLife Extension Office.

For the past nine years, Bishop has been a large part of the show’s operations. His past role was

primarily serving as the show’s secretary.

“That kept me more than busy,” he said.

This year Bishop will still be very visible helping the other 17 advisors with the many needs that arise during the show. He will also take on another role as a show parent.

For the first time, his 9-year-old daughter Parys will enter the ring. Parys will be showing three breeding rabbits and a market lamb.

“In the past, I’ve been

along the show ring urging and coaching parents to let their kids do their own thing. Now I will be there with the other parents,” Bishop said.

Bishop brings a wealth of experience to the show and the youth of Ellis County.

“Growing up on a 3,000acre farm in West Texas and learned agriculture literally from the ground up, I hade no other choice but to help with the daily

Elementary, Amy Ceron, second grader at Dunaway Elementary, Shay Ogletree, third grader at Shackelford Elementary, Andrea Rojas, first grader at Dunaway Elementary, Elena Rojas, third grader at Dunaway Elementary, Sofia Schoonveld, third grader at Dunaway Elementary, and Nathan Woolard, fourth grader at Dunaway Elementary.

This team was coached by Mrs. Theresa Burkhalter and Mrs. Maria Galan.

– Winning 2nd place in Team Challenge in the Middle Level division was Running with Scissors. Representing this team was Emmeline Bearden, sixth grader at Finley Junior High, William Deen, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, Max Johnson, sixth grader at Howard Junior High, Sam Linguist, sixth grader at Howard Junior High, Malia Moore, sixth grader at Howard Junior High, and Connor Truitt, sixth grader at Howard Junior High. These Lovers of Scissors were coached by Dr. Peggy Linguist and Mr. David Truitt.

• In Challenge D, “Change in Realitee,” the following Waxahachie ISD teams and students were recognized: – Winning 5th place in Team Challenge in the Middle Level division was the The Mustache Cadets.

Allison Buchanan, eigth grader at Howard Junior High, Sarah Buchanan, sixth grader at Howard Junior High, Brandon Bechtel, eighth grader at Howard Junior High, Addie Morgan, eighth grader at Howard Junior High, Callie Morgan,

seventh grader at Howard Junior High, and Michal Rundgren, eighth grader at Howard Junior High, made up the Cadets. This team was coached by Mrs. Tiffany Parker.

• In Challenge E, “Twist-O-Rama,” the following Waxahachie ISD teams and students were recognized: – Winning 2nd place in Team Challenge in the Secondary Level division was Team Garcia. Matt Dawson, junior at Global High, Jarrett Fullington, senior at Global High, Benjamin Garcia, junior at Global High, Sophia Kirkland, freshman at Global High, and Margaret Moran, junior at Global High, represented this team.

Mr. Garcia served as the coach.

• In Challenge Project Outreach, the following Waxahachie ISD teams and students were recognized: – Winning the Spirit of DI Award for recognition for those who act as superior role models in the areas of spirit, sportsmanship and volunteerism was Practically Purple.

This team was led by Xenia Muenger, junior at Global High, Sam Regas, sophomore at Global High, Alyssa Reisner, senior at Global High, and Kyle Reisner, sophomore at Global High. The Practically Purple coach was Mrs. Glenna Reisner. This team also finished in 1st place in Team Challenge in the Secondary Level division.

– Winning 1st place in Team Challenge in the Elementary Level division was the Undecided.

Representing this team was Austin Andrus, fifth

grader at Felty Elementary, Jacob Andrus, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, Blaize Blaylock, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, Mackenzie Hines, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, Bryce Marshall, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, Jessica Outlaw, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, and Nicholas Simmel, fifth grader at Felty Elementary. This team was coached by Mrs. Stefani Foster.

For a new Waxahachie ISD record, five teams are advancing to the state finals. The following students will advance to the state finals in West Houston/Katy on April 12-13.

• Austin Andrus, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Jacob Andrus, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Blaize Blaylock, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Preslie Davis, fourth grader at Felty Elementary • William Deen, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Mackenzie Hines, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Bryce Marshall, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Daphne Morgan, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Lacy Mott, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Jessica Outlaw, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Emma Grace Pickard, fourth grader at Felty Elementary • Nicholas Simmel, fifth grader at Felty Elementary

• Rebecca Ramirez, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Danielle Schmidt, fifth grader at Felty Elementary • Emmeline Bearden, sixth grader at Finley Junior High • Max Johnson, sixth grader at Howard Junior High • Sam Linguist, sixth grader at Howard Junior High • Malia Moore, sixth grader at Howard Junior High • Connor Truitt, sixth grader at Howard Junior High • Manuel Calderon, senior at Global High • Lauren Cole, senior at Global High • Tiana Livengood, senior at Global High • Madison McShea, senior at Global High • Xenia Muenger, senior at Global High • Sam Regas, sophomore at Global High • Alyssa Reisner, senior at Global High • Kyle Reisner, sophomore at Global High • Emanuel Rivera, senior at Global High • Ryan Wilcken, senior at Global High Destination Imagination, Inc. (DI) is a nonprofit that helps kids around the world discover their creativity. DI creates programs that teach the creative process, so kids can solve problems in astonishing ways.

DI team members build a lifelong confidence in working together to solve any challenge. The DI program encourages teams of learners to have fun, take risks, focus, and frame challenges while incor-

porating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), the arts, and service learning.

DI participants learn patience, flexibility, persistence, ethics, respect for others and their ideas, and the collaborative problem solving process. Teams then showcase their solutions at a tournament.

The DI organization was incorporated in 1999, when it took over the charter for Odyssey of the Mind, or OM Association, Inc. Since then, DI has impacted more than a million participants.

About 125,000 youth make friends and learn the creative process through the DI program every year.

In WISD, the DI program was reorganized in 2009 with eight teams.

“This year was a banner year for the WISD DI program,” said David Truitt, Deputy Superintendent.

“I am super proud of all of our teams. The Hachie cheers during the awards ceremony were deafening.

The kids all had a blast and are already asking about the challenges for next year. I cannot thank enough our campus principals, team members, parents, and team managers. I am already pumped about next year and would love to add many more teams from across the district. I truly believe our kids can compete with any district in the state. Waxahachie is so fortunate to have so many creative, dedicated students.”

For more information about the Waxahachie ISD DI program, contact David Truitt, Deputy Superintendent, at dtruitt@wisd. org or (972) 923-4631.

School menus for the week of Mar. 25 thru Mar. 29

Avalon ISD Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- French toast sticks, syrup, sausage patty Tues- Breakfast taquito, pineapple tidbits Wed- Biscuits and gravy, mixed fruit Thurs- Pancake sausage on a stick, pears Fri- Holiday Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Cheeseburger, oven fries, fresh orange Tues- Steak fingers, country gravy, whipped potatoes, green beans, diced pears, wheat roll Wed- Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garden salad, ranch, seasoned carrots, peaches, garlic bread Thurs- Soft tacos, meat, cheese, pinto beans, cinnamon baked apples Fri- Holiday

Venus ISD Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- Chocolate chip muffin Tues- Breakfast pizza Wed- French toast sticks, syrup Thurs- Mini Cinnis Fri- Morning roll

Maypearl ISD Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- Cereal, fruit Tues- French toast sticks, fruit Wed- Biscuit/sausage, fruit Thurs- Pig in a blanket, fruit Fri- Biscuit/sausage, fruit Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Sweet-n-sour chicken Tues- Chef salad Wed- Tamales Thurs- Chicken nuggets Fri- Grilled chicken sandwich

Ennis ISD Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- Morning sausage roll, apple Tues- Sausage biscuit, banana Wed- Blueberry muffin Thurs- Breakfast pizza Fri- Holiday Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Buffalo chicken salad, chicken salad wrap, turkey BBQ sandwich, chicken nuggets w/breadstick, whipped potatoes, green beans, fresh broccoli, chilled strawberries Tues- Yogurt parfait w/graham crackers,

turkey ham and cheese, pork honey BBQ dippers, beef steak fingers, whipped sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli, fresh cauliflower, chilled peaches Wed- Turkey chef salad, combo sub on mini bun, cheeseburger, pepperoni pizza, steamed spinach, italian roasted vegetables, cucumber slices, diced pears Thurs- Popcorn chicken salad, chicken fiesta wrap, penne with meat sauce, breadstick, chicken enchilada, pinto beans, steamed carrots, celery sticks, applesauce Fri- BLT salad w/breadstick, chicken caesar wrap, chicken parmesan sub, cheese pizza, peas and carrots, italian roasted vegetables, fresh mixed vegetables, chilled fruit cocktail

Ferris ISD Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- French toast sticks, sausage patty, cheese toast, cinn toast crunch, cocoa puffs, pears Tues- Breakfast sandwich, wheat bread toast, Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Cheerios, peaches Wed- Pigs’n Flapjackets, wheat bread toast, Cinn toast crunch, cocoa puffs, apples Thurs- Breakfast pizza w/sausage, cheese toast, Cocoa Puffs, Cinn toast crunch, apricots Fri- Biscuit, scrambled eggs, country gravy, wheat bread toast, jelly, Golden Grahams, Honey Nut Cheerios, oranges Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Steak patty on bun, broccoli pieces, carrot sticks, peaches, sandwich trims Tues- Nachos w/ground beef, cheese sauce, refried beans, garden salad, spanish rice, pears, chef salad Wed- Steak fingers, whipped potatoes, country gravy, green beans, fruit cocktail, breadsticks, chef salad Thurs- Sweet-n-sour chicken, english peas, carrot sticks, oranges, chef salad, ice cream cup Fri- Holiday

Red Oak ISD Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- Cookie Crisp cereal, cinn wheat toast, mini pancakes, fresh orange Tues- Cinn Toast Crunch cereal, cinn wheat toast, country gravy, sausage patty, applesauce Wed- Trix cereal, cinn wheat toast, breakfast burrito, fresh orange Thurs- Lucky Charms cereal, cinn wheat toast, pancake on stick, applesauce

Fri- Froot Loops cereal, cinn wheat toast, french toast sticks, orange

Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Fish nuggets, crispy chicken sandwich, pinto beans, california vegetables, apple crisp, jello Tues- Pepperoni pizza, chicken salad sandwich, green beans, glazed carrots, diced pears Wed- Pulled pork BBQ sandwich, stuffed cheeseburger, garden salad, corn, sliced peaches, jello Thurs- Crispy chicken tacos, hamburger on bun, potato wedges, fresh apple, orange, chocolate cake Fri- Holiday High School Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Hamburger on bun, fish on bun, sweet potato fries, lett, tom, pickles, fresh apple, sliced peaches, jello w/fruit; Pizzaburger on roll, garden salad, baked beans, grapes, yellow/zucchini squash; Beef quesadilla, spinach, garden salad, apple/ sweet potato crisp, cantaloupe, pineapple tidbits, fresh baby carrots; Ground beef and macaroni, green beans, garden salad, apple, pineapple tidbits, cornbread Tues- Hamburger on bun, patty melt, fresh orange, lett, tom, pickles, diced pears, baked beans, jello w/fruit; Italian hoagie, garden salad, apple, orange, carrot/celery sticks; Chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, sliced peaches, wheat roll Wed- Hamburger on bun, chili cheese burger, potato wedges, lett, tom, pickles, fresh apple, jello w/fruit; Stromboli ring, garden salad, baked beans, grapes, yellow/ zucchini squash; Beef and cheese nachos, garden salad, apple/sweet potato crisp, cantaloupe, pineapple tidbits, fresh baby carrots; Ground beef and macaroni, green beans, garden salad, apple, pineapple tidbits, cornbread Thurs- Hamburger on bun, steak sandwich, lett, tom, pickles, curly fries, fresh apple, orange, fresh baby carrots; Taco french bread pizza, ranch beans, garden salad, curly fries, fresh apple, orange, carrot/celery sticks; Beef quesadillas, mexicali corn, garden salad, fresh orange; Chicken fajita tacos, pinto beans, lett, tom, pineapple tidbits, jello w/fruit, jalapeno cornbread muffin Fri- Holiday

Midlothian ISD Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- French toast sticks, powdered sugar, syrup, Golden Grahams, Cinn Toast

Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, cinn toast, Trix, banana Tues- Sausage breakfast pizza, Golden Grahams, Cinn Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, cinn toast, Trix, fresh apple wedges Wed- Breakfast sausage egg burrito, Golden Grahams, Cinn Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, cinn toast, Trix, fresh orange Thurs- Cheesy egg biscuit, Golden Grahams, Cinn Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, cinn toast, Trix, fresh apple wedges Fri- Pancakes, turkey sausage patty, syrup, Golden Grahams, Cinn Toast Crunch, Cocoa Puffs, cinn toast, Trix, fresh orange Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Meatball pizza sub, hotdog on bun, potato chips, turkey and cheese sandwich, baby carrots, campfire beans, rosey applesauce Tues- Gen Tso chicken w/brown rice, cheeseburger, all-american chef salad, dinner roll, tater tots, seasoned green peas, fresh orange Wed- Beef soft tacos, pizza sticks, marinara sauce, ham and cheese sandwich, refried beans, mexicali corn, mixed fruit Thurs- Spaghetti, italian meat sauce, chicken nuggets, dinner roll, beef nacho salad, fresh broccoli, smothered squash, fresh apple wedges Fri- Sloppy joes sandwich, cheese pizza, chicken cheese salad, dinner roll, cinn wheat potatoes, seasoned green beans, fresh banana High School Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Corndog, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, dinner roll, popcorn chicken bites, chicken patty sandwich, egg chef salad, broccoli, french fries, baby carrots, orange, apple, banana, pudding parfait Tues- BBQ pork riblet, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, dinner roll, popcorn chicken bites, chicken patty sandwich, fruit and cheddar plate, winter vegetable blend, romaine lettuce, mashed potatoes, country gravy, orange, apple, banana Wed- Hotdog on bun, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, dinner roll, popcorn chicken bites, chicken patty sandwich, allamerican chef salad, kickin pintos, french fries, fresh broccoli, orange, apple, banana Thurs- Sloppy joes sanwich, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, dinner roll, popcorn chicken bites, chicken patty sandwich, baja chicken salad, green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, cucumber and tomato, banana, apple, orange Fri- Fish sandwich, cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, dinner roll, popcorn chicken bites, chicken patty sandwich, ham pizza salad, sliced carrots, french fries, tossed salad, apple, banana, orange

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Waxahachie ISD Marvin Breakfast (juice and milk daily) Mon- Breakfast pizza Tues- Biscuits, sausage Wed- Cheerios, toast, bananas Thurs- Scrambled eggs, biscuits Fri- Holiday Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Chicken sandwich, tater tots, applesauce Tues- Fish nuggets, mac and cheese, mixed vegetables, hushpuppies, chilled peaches Wed- Mini corn dogs, pork n’ beans, bananas Thurs- Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, country gravy, wheat roll, orange wedges Fri- Cheese pizza, corn, spinach, mixed fruit cup Elementary, Jr. High, WNGA & Global Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Hot dog, BBQ rib sandwich, baked beans, spinach, pineapple/orange Tues- BBQ baked chicken, fish nuggets, steamed cabbage, seasoned carrot, cornbread, apples, vanilla pudding cup Wed- Breaded beef patty on bun, spicy buffalo chicken, lett, tom, corn, blueberries Thurs- Salisbury steak, steak fingers, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, green beans, wheat roll, applesauce Fri- Holiday High School Lunch (milk daily) Mon- Italian turkey sandwich, vegetable soup, parmesan zucchini, oranges, pineapple tidbits, applesauce cake; Spicy buffalo chicken, tater tots; Beef burrito w/ cheese and chili sauce, refried beans Tues- Meatball sub, tater tots, sliced cucumbers, blueberries, applesauce; Chili/ cheeseburger; Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, country gravy, seasoned carrots, wheat roll Wed- Cheese pizza, fresh broccoli, seasoned carrot, bananas, diced pears, chocolate pudding; Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, country gravy, broccoli, wheat roll Thurs- Sub sandwich, lett, tom, celery, apples, apricots; Chicken nachos, refried beans, spanish rice, jalapenos Fri- Holiday

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plary academic record of achievement for grades 9-12.

Alyssa Reisner, senior at Global High, received this scholarship.

• The Magellan Award was awarded to only four students from across the entire region who had completed solutions in all five main DI challenges.

All four winners were

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vegetable gardening?

We have heard many explanations including the mental and physical health and nutritional benefits and sustainability which gives us the ability to be more self reliant.

Folks if you don’t know this yet, let me tell you gardening is great fun and very rewarding.

One of the first benefits is experiencing joy and

students from Waxahachie ISD. These students were Kyle Reisner, sophomore at Global High, Kaitlyn Deen, seventh grader at Howard Junior High, William Deen, fifth grader at Felty Elementary, and Connor Truitt, sixth grader at Howard Junior High.

• In Challenge A, “In the Zone,” the following Waxahachie ISD teams and students were recognized:

– Winning fifth place in Team Challenge in the Middle Level division was the BATS. Ethan Carlino, third grader at Shackelford Elementary, Jared Carlino, sixth grader at Howard Junior High, Brady Moon, sixth grader at Howard Junior High, and Braxton Moon, sixth grader at Howard Junior High, represented this team. The Team Manager was Mrs. Nancy Edwards.

– Winning first place in Instant Challenge in the

Secondary Level division was the Quantum Physicians. This team was made up of Andrew Garcia, sophomore at Global High, Sam Regas, sophomore at Global High, Kyle Reisner, sophomore at Global High, and Ben Smith, sophomore at Global High. This team was coached by Mrs. Glenna Reisner. This team also finished in fourth place in the Team Challenge in the Secondary The Howard Junior High RWS Destination Imagination Level division.

wonder through the miraculous nature of seeds.

Holding seed in our hands is holding life!

Watching seeds sprout never ceases to amaze The FarmGirls. We plant a row of radishes, carrots or beans and though we know carrots are slow to sprout we expectantly wait and watch daily for new life to spring up.

We are elated at the first sight of life. Two little blades called cotolyns emerge and the life of our vegetable has begun. The emergence of our seeds

give us hope for tomorrow and for better things to come.

The health benefits of gardening are bountiful: Generally the gardener is outdoors, soaking up sun rays and reaping vitamin D. Digging in the soil is soothing and calming and offers a mental relief from a stressful day. The physical work of gardening offers exercise and the vegetables gathered from the organic garden are not only rich in nutrients but pesticide free.

Sustainability allows you to: Walk out to your garden. Gather the harvest. Walk back into your house. Clean the vegetables from the garden and cook them up.

There has been no need for trains, planes or automobiles to obtain your fresh, local and pesticide free food for your table.

Learning not only that you can grow your own food but also learning to preserve food for the winter months.

It is very empowering to become self sufficient. Us-

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I appeal to the “powers that be” to take the proper path by honoring Chris Kyle, Chad Littlefield, their family and loved ones, as well as the people of Midlothian, by naming the new high school after these two hometown heroes.

I see no other name on the current list that has a more worthy, heart-warming, or honorable ring than Kyle-Littlefield High School.

Charlotte Bailey, Midlothian

Cornyn on amendment to defund Obamacare WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in proposing an amendment to the Senate Democrat budget proposal that would defund the President’s health care law: “Unless we defund this law, Obamacare will continue to drive up insurance premiums, cause employers to drop coverage, and stifle small business growth across Texas.

“Rather than adding trillions of dollars to the national debt and inserting Washington bureaucrats into personal health decisions, Obamacare should be replaced with reforms that expand access and lower costs for consumers.”

Sen. Cornyn has voted to repeal the health care law several times, and has led the charge to repeal the bill’s Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), a Medicare-rationing board of unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats, as well as the 3.8 percent surtax on investment income that went into effect in January.

‘It’s not easy being green’ To the Editor, So sings the Muppet character Hermit the Frog. It is now becoming more evident that neither is it easy when trying to become “green” in regards to energy production. It is not as easy as proponents thought it would be in terms of technology, feasibility, cost and ecofriendliness.

Wind power is promoted, yet those who live near the “windmills” complain of the noise pollution and health side-effects from them (not to mention the birds that fly into them and are killed — where’s PETA on this?) Solar panels have also proven to be ineffective and unreliable

over the long haul.

Bio-fuels have also proven to be too expensive to be practicable. For example, the Navy has begun to use aviation fuel made from such things as algae, chicken fat, and seeds. According to a report issued last July on the costs of this program, conventional aviation fuel was costing us taxpayers around $3.60 per gallon, whereas this “green” fuel was costing us $26 per gallon — a 622 percent cost increase!

Electric cars have also proven to be a bust, both in practicability and ecofriendliness. The batteries have not proven to be sufficiently safe or reliable.

In addition, with the attack by the EPA upon our power producers, there soon won’t be sufficient electricity to re-charge them.

When you consider that the government has spent over a billion dollars on subsidies for these “green” initiatives in subsidizing companies that are continually going bankrupt and restrict development of other reliable, proven energy sources, it is clear that not only is it not easy being green, but it’s also not easy being • a coal miner; • an employee in the oil/gas industry; • a consumer who has to pay higher prices on everything; • a taxpayer who has to subsidize this nonsense.

Yes, Kermit, it certainly isn’t easy being green — or also those who suffer from the mis-guided agenda of those trying to color us “green.”

Frank Kuchar, Arlington, Texas

‘What would be your reply?’

To the Editor, The day of judgment has come, your standing before the Lord.

He has some questions for you.

He will judge you by his word.

Sex outside of marriage?

I thought you would understand.

Lord you put this desire in me, and it is different in every man.

What about all the lying that I found day by day?

Lord a few may have slipped out.

You understand.... What do you say?

I ask you to serve me, with heart,mind and soul.

Why did you serve only part time, Allowing my agape love grow cold?

Worldly things you have brought in, teaching others how to worship me.

Don’t you realize you blinded them, the Truth they cannot see?

In regards to my resurrection,

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ing heirlooms, (seeds that have been proven over time to produce true to parent plants) making it possible to preserve seeds for the following season’s planting.

Friends, Donelle and I have determined in our hearts to encourage and mentor gardeners. We teach sustainable and natural gardening skills and techniques.

Be sure to go online and check our gardening class schedule! Tune in weekly to our radio show, The FarmGirls on KAAM 770

to be done in remembrance of me, taking of the bread and wine, you being a witness so unbelievers set free.

Instead you celebrate Easter, allowing children to hunt colored eggs.

Don’t you realize when this came to be, the eggs were colored with blood from babes?

The good news of God’s only son, presented simply - but what have you done?

I’ll say I never knew you, when presented your way, eternal punishment for sin and others lead astray.

Daniel Younger, Itasca

‘Turning Texas Blue’ To the Editor, Last week we emailed you about the mess of an embarrassment Ted Cruz has shown himself to be. Senator McCain is even calling him a “wacko bird,” and the Washington Post said he’s like an inmate running an insane asylum.

One good thing about Cruz is that he reminds us daily about how important it is that we work to get ready for the next election, and to return Democrats to power in Texas.

We know that you’re a partner in that work, and so we want to let you in on an exciting new program the TDP is to launch.

The way we Turn Texas Blue is by building a grassroots infrastructure that can turn out votes and convince our best candidates to run for office. The Texas Democratic Party is going to lead in this work by sending organizers out across our state, to build up local parties and to create a winning program from the ground up.

We know that there are numerous counties in Texas that are full of eager Democrats, but they haven’t had the support needed to turn out the vote. We’re about to get out on the road and give them that support.

Our 20 field organizers will work with 20 counties at a time, spending four months in each county. While visiting a county, grassroots organizers will lead intense trainings with local leaders, create long term organizing plans focused on voter registration and turnout, and build up the local communications infrastructure.

Wherever you live in Texas, the TDP will be closer to you than we’ve ever

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FarmGirls of Garden Inspirations, a garden education company are Marilyn Simmons and daughter, Donelle Simmons. You can email us at farmgirls@gardeninspirations-tx.com and join our weekly email by signing up through our website: www. gardeninspirations-tx.com, like us on Facebook! Tune in every Friday at 1 p.m. to the FarmGirls Organic Radio Show on KAAM 770 AM.

been!

We can’t just campaign during election season. Turning Texas Blue requires a full time focus every day of every year.

You and your communities have the power to Turn Texas Blue, and our new field program will give you the tools to lead in this work.

This is how we win. This is how we make Cruz a footnote in history. This is how we protect women’s rights, fund public education and give more Texans health care.

And this is how you play a role in making history. You can say that you were there. That you supported the work back when it first started. That you were one of the Texans who returned our state to Democratic power!

Thank you for all that you do. Long before others believed we could Turn Texas Blue, you knew it was possible. Now is the time for us to lead in that work!

Gilberto Hinojosa, Chairman, Texas Democratic Party

Cornyn demands hearings on ICE detainee releases WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Ranking Member on the Senate Judiciary’s Immigration, Refugees, and Border Security Subcommittee, Thursday wrote to Subcommittee Chairman U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) to demand hearings following the recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to release thousands of detainees from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities without warning, including hundreds in Texas: “[A]t least 700 of these detainees were directly released into Texas. We also know that at least 30 percent of these released detainees had criminal records— potentially including aggravated assault, financial crimes, theft, larceny, drug offenses, drunk-driving, and domestic violence,” wrote Sen. Cornyn.

“Though some have suggested that these released criminals were not dangerous offenders, the victims of assault, drug crimes, theft, drunk driving, and domestic violence would strongly disagree.

“Texans and the rest of America have a right to know exactly what kinds of criminals were released into their communities by DHS and to see that the persons who made these decisions are held fully accountable.”

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Navarro College names new president there.”

Kavalier said she recalled as a child traveling to Corsicana with her mother each year in November to buy fruitcakes for the holiday season.

“As you can imagine, those childhood memories are very powerful ... I feel a profound connection.”

She also is pleased that she’ll be close to her father and a brother that live nearby.

Kavalier said she “kept an eye” on what Navarro College was doing when she worked for Dallas County Community College District, and knew it was a strong institution.

In looking at becoming the college’s new leader, Kavalier praised the

leadership and progress Navarro College has seen under Sanchez.

“It’s a very exciting opportunity for me,” she said. “The board of trustees have embraced the mission of the comprehensive community college and they’ve done outstanding service to the counties served by the college.

“I think it’s a very exciting time.”

Kavalier will finish up her duties in California, and then transition in the summer to her new role in Texas.

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lieve that these students are in a chain reaction phase of their lives. The choices they make today are going to have a significant impact on their lives in the future.”

Hodges said they want to instill in students that their words have power, their touch has power and that it’s time to remove the mask that so many people walk around wearing each day.

“So many students come to school wearing masks,” he said. “They pretend to be someone else and they never let people see the real them. Our goal today is to encourage them to be real with themselves and their peers.”

Hodges took some time to address the students by saying, “We believe you’re in a chain reaction phase of your life.”

“Whether you realize it or not, the choices you make today, this year and this school year are going to have an impact on the rest of your life,” he said to the students.

“Your choices will have an impact on your future.”

He told them that every day every person starts some kind of chain reaction. He said it’s either positive or negative, and their hope is that every student would start a positive chain reaction in their life.

“We look at a chain reaction as being a self-powered movement,” Hodges said. “You, one person by yourself, can start a chain reaction. You also have an opportunity as a group to start a chain reaction in your school and to make it better for everyone else.”

There were several intense teaching segments used to emphasize the importance of starting a chain reaction. Several adult leaders from the Waxahachie community were used as facilitators for group discussions. The facilitators ranged from community volunteers to youth pastors and educators to city staff members.

One segment involved partnering with someone and listening to them for an entire minute without interrupting. The exercise was called knee to knee, and the partners had to touch knees and hands.

They didn’t necessarily have to hold hands, but their hands had to touch in some way. They also had to maintain eye con-

duties of the farm,” Bishop said.

Bishop went to Tarleton where he earned both his undergraduate and masters degrees in agriculture.

“When I entered college I knew I wanted to be either an ag teacher or a county agent,” Bishop said.

In Ellis County he has both being the county’s 4-H Agent.

“Shows like the expo are important to today’s youth.

As the area becomes more urban, each generation moves farther away from farming. It’s our job as agents to keep these kids educated and interested in agriculture so they know where these products that are consumed everyday come from,” Bishop said.

Bishop and the other board members, sponsors, volunteers and advisors want to invite the public

to come out and see the many projects and exhibits and cheer on the county’s 4-H and FFA members as they compete with their projects.

The expo begins with opening ceremonies on Tuesday March 25, immediately followed by the market broiler and rabbit shows.

Wednesday will be the judging of the creative arts show and swing shows.

All of the animal exhibitors will show in market, breeding, showmanship and peewee classes. The market classes are for county FFA and 4-H members that are between 8 and 18 years old. Showman classes are for market and breeder divisions with three groups, peewee, junior and senior division.

These exhibitors must know how to display an animal properly for the judges, but also have to know their animal’s health, feeding require-

By Bob Belcher Corsicana Daily Sun

CORSICANA — After a nationwide search that started last summer, the Navarro College Board of Trustees named a new president for the college Thursday.

Trustees unanimously approved the selection of Dr. Barbara Kavalier, president of San Jose City College in California, as its new district president.

Kavalier will replace Dr. Richard Sanchez, who will wrap up a 15-year run as Navarro College’s leader in August.

Kavalier was one of three finalists that were interviewed by trustees in a series of meetings held

in Corsicana in February, and was the unanimous pick of the board Thursday.

“She’s a very good fit for Navarro College,” said Trustee Buster Atkeisson.

“All of the reports we gathered were excellent.”

Kavalier Trustee Faith Holt echoed the board’s excitement on the selection.

“Dr. Kavalier stood out above everybody,” she said.

Dr. James Price headed up the search committee.

He was part of a team

of trustees that visited Kavalier’s campus in California.

“It’s obvious the best candidate comes forward,” he said. “She’s very energetic ... we’re excited about the leadership she’ll provide for the college.”

“We’re very impressed with her,” said Trustee Todd McGraw on the board’s choice. “We’re excited to have her.”

Trustee Dick Aldama was also on the search committee, and also felt Kavalier was a good pick.

“In the interview process she was high above everyone else,” Aldama said. “I believe the entire search committee felt she was above the others.”

“Dr. Kavalier is a

wonderful person,” said trustee Phil Judson. “She’s excited about coming to Texas, and that’s a big part of it.”

Board Chairman Lloyd Huffman said the selection of a president is the most important function of the college trustees.

“By the time we got to the end of the process, everybody was on board with the choice,” he said. “I think she’s really excited to come back to Texas.”

Kavalier, reached by telephone following Thursday’s vote, said she is ready for the challenge of leading Navarro College.

“Obviously, I’m thrilled,” she said. “I am a native Texan and have very fond memories of growing up

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During the Perfect Storm activity, participants were required to take shelter. Here Principal Brad Burns can be seen with a group of students as he takes part in the day’s festivities. The purpose of the Chain Reaction program is to help students understand that it only takes one person to start a chain reaction, and to use influence to bring about positive outcomes.

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sonal identity, power and uniqueness,” Hodges said.

“When this day is over, we hope each one of them has learned that they are not personally defined by their circumstances and experiences.”

He added that they also want participants to come to understand that despite their personal uniqueness they share experiences with many others in the room.

“Barriers among the participants are broken down by the realization that through these shared experiences they are not alone,” he said.

“We are about, starting a chain reaction through kindness and compassion,” Hodges said. “It just takes one person to make a difference.”

tact for the full minute.

Hodges said the purpose of this particular exercise is to get people out of their comfort zone, but to also instill in everyone that positive touch and attention can carry a person a long way.

“We have become so disengaged as people,” he said. “Most people would rather communicate through text messages and social media, rather than sit down and have a conversation with someone. But communication and really listening to other’s problems can help start a positive chain reaction.”

Other activities utilized throughout the day involved group discussions, interactive games and a powerful exercise called Cross the Line. During Cross the Line, participants were presented with several scenarios, and if the description of the situation fit them, they were asked to Cross the Line.

Hodges said what makes this exercise so powerful is the fact that students feel free to remove their masks and allow others to truly see them for who they really are.

“This particular exercise gives others a glimpse of who you are and the issues you deal with on a regular basis,” he said. “If people are allowed to see the real you, then they gain a better understanding of who you are and your situation.”

He said that after a Chain Reaction event, the goal is for all the students they come in contact with to take the idea back into their schools and be kind and compassionate toward others.

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is YOUR Chain Reaction Moment.

Follow Melissa on Facebook.com/ MelissaCadeWDL. Contact her at 469-517-1450 or melissa.cade@ waxahachietx.com.

Story republished with permission from the Corsicana Daily Sun. Bob Belcher may be reached by email at bbelcher@corsicanadailysun.com.

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About the Chain Reaction Program Chain Reaction is a six-hour, intensive and interactive training that consists of teaching and processing segments, physical activities and full- and small-group sharing. Chain Reaction includes a cross section of the school’s population represented by 80-100 students and 20-25 adults. A minimum ratio of 1 adult to 4 students must be maintained throughout the program.

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2 hurt in car-train crash

BY MELISSA CADE Daily Light staff writer

Farmers Market opens 2013 season

Photos by Scott Dorsett/Special to the Daily Light

Waxahachie’s Downtown Farmers Market opened it’s 2013 season Saturday morning on the heals of a heavy rain storm, but that didn’t PHOTO deter vendors or shoppers as they made their way SLIDESHOW through isles of fresh garSee more photos den vegetables, canned with this story at foods and glass and ceramic waxahachietx.com items. Shoppers toted in empty bags, but left with full sacks. The clouds began to thin out around 10:30 a.m., and it was business as usual on the 2013 opening day of Waxahachie’s Downtown Farmers Market. The market is located at 410 S. Rogers St. and will be open from 8 a.m.

- 1 p.m. every Saturday through Dec. 21.

Expo

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ment and other aspects to answer questions from the judges.

Thursday the live stock shows will be the lamb and goat shows. Also the judging for the shop projects will be held.

The livestock shows conclude on Friday with the steer and heifer shows.

On Saturday following

a barbecue dinner, the annual auction sale will be held in the expo arena.

There is no charge to enter the arena to see Ellis County youth exhibit their projects and the community is encouraged to come out to the expo center for each day’s activities.

The Ellis County Expo Center is located on the U.S. Highway 287 Bypass frontage road in Waxahachie, next to the Cowboy Church.

A late model black Ford Focus carrying three adult passengers traveling northbound attempted to cross the railroad track on Elm Street in downtown Waxahachie was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific train a little after 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23.

The male driver of the vehicle was transported by air ambulance to Parkland Hospital in Dallas.

A female passenger was air lifted to Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. The remaining adult female, Amber Hunt, was without injury.

Hunt said she, her fiancé and her sister were on their way to purchase balloons for her daughter’s birthday party when the accident took place.

“I honestly do not remember hearing the horn or anything from the train,” Hunt said. “All I remember is being hit by the train and the car spinning around.”

Hunt said once the vehicle came to rest, all she thought was, “I hope they’re not dead.”

“At first, neither of them were moving or anything,” she said. “I thought they were both dead. And then I could see they were breathing.”

Photos by Melissa Cade/The Daily Light

EMS place the driver of a black Ford Focus on a stretcher and transport him to an air ambulance. The driver sustained injuries after his vehicle collided with a train Saturday, March 23 in downtown Waxahachie. Additional photos are posted with the online story at www.waxahachietx.com.

Waxahachie police and fire departments were dispatched to the scene.

Firefighters were forced to extricate the injured victims from the vehicle.

The incident is under investigation and no additional information was available at press time Saturday afternoon.

Follow Melissa on Facebook.com/ MelissaCadeWDL. Contact her at 469-517-1450 or melissa.cade@ waxahachietx.com.

Obituary

Dorothy Borders Crawford Dorothy Borders Crawford passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, in Waxahachie. Arrangements are pending with Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie. http://www. waynebozefuneralhome. com/

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n Waxahachie 1 Red Oak 0 n Corsicana 3 Ennis 0 n Midlothian 5 Cedar Hill 1 n Duncanville 2 Man. Timberview 0

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The Lady Indian soccer team rushes the field and goalie Erin Moon after beating Red Oak to clinch the district title (left). Waxahachie’s Karleigh Hector (middle) fights off a defender and senior Jayce Hamilton scans the field before making a pass during the Lady Indians’ 1-0 home victory Friday against Red Oak.

Lady Indians clinch 15-4A title with win

BY BILLY WESSELS DAILY LIGHT SPORTS EDITOR

It was a lot closer than the team wanted it, but the Lady Indians got their crown.

Waxahachie was able to survive an early Red Oak push then make its one goal stand in the 1-0 shutout of the Lady Hawks.

“That was just awesome,” Waxahachie soccer coach Jason Venable said. “They had that first chance at the very beginning, which was scary. But after that we really did a good job and made a lot of chances.”

Just 30 seconds into the game, the Lady Hawks were able to get seperation from the defense for an easy shot. The kick booted off the post, but right to another player. She tried to finish what her teammate started, but her shot went right into Waxahachie goalie Erin Moon’s stomach.

“I didn’t really get a chance to

see it,” Moon said. “I was really just kind of lucky it went right to me and I held on.”

Those were two of Red Oak’s four shots the entire game.

From then on, a new-look defensive combo worked well at shutting down Red Oak’s attack.

“We put Aeriel (Horton) and Millie (Atkins) in the back and that looked really good,” Venable said. “They have a little more speed and that’s what we’re going to need if we get to play Longview Pine Tree again.”

With the Lady Indians’ third district title in the last four years, they really are on the path to face Pine Tree for the fourth straight year in the Regional Tournament.

“I’m good friends with their coach and they are tired of playing us. We’re tired of playing them too,” Venable said. “But we’ve got to get there first. I like our chances and I like their

chances so we will just see how the playoffs go.”

Pine Tree has a couple effective scoring threats, which means Waxahachie needs to score when it gets its chances.

The Lady Indians had 16 shots, nine on goal, but only were able to convert the one goal.

“That’s been the thing with us on the boys and girls side lately,” Venable said. “We’ve got to be able to finish some more of these. It’s tough to make one goal stand up all the time.”

Senior Jayce Hamilton scored the game’s lone goal off a perfectly placed header after MacKenzie Posey sent a beautiful ball into the box on a corner kick. The high ball went over the shorter Red Oak defender’s heads and right to Posey’s waiting noggin.

“I’m a little bigger than a lot of the other girls out here and I was able to really use that

there,” Hamilton said. “That was just a perfect ball from Mack and I was glad I was able to finish that one.”

Hamilton was referring to her other seven shots, three of them missing by less than three feet.

“I need to work on my finish a little more, but I’m pretty confident right now,” Hamilton said. “I think the whole team is confident. We knew we could come back and win district, but it just means more to beat Red Oak.” Venable said this was the best game he has seen Hamilton play all season.

“She really was all over the place tonight and they couldn’t really stop her,” Venable said.

“She was playing with a lot of intensity and that really set the tone for the rest of the team.”

Waxahachie (13-5-3, 8-1-1 in 28-4A) lost to Red Oak 3-2 in the teams’ first meeting, but the

Lady Indians weren’t going to let that happen again.

“We really believed we could beat them this time. We should have beat them the last time,” Moon said. “But the defense really played great tonight and I didn’t have much to do after that first minute or so.”

The Lady Indians must now wait to see who their first round playoff opponent will be.

It will either be Dallas Adamson or Dallas Seagoville.

Waxahachie has played Dallas-based schools in the first two rounds of the playoffs each of the last two years and the Lady Indians have outscored them 30-0 in the four games.

The Lady Indians won’t know who they play for sure until Tuesday. Check Wednesday’s Waxahachie Daily Light for complete playoff information.

You can reach Billy at the office at b.wessels@wninews.com or 469-517-1454.

Boys soccer team finishes district in second place

BY BILLY WESSELS DAILY LIGHT SPORTS EDITOR

The Waxahachie boys soccer team was so close to making history.

This year’s Indian squad was trying to be the first in school history to win a district title. Waxahachie had its chances, but Red Oak wouldn’t be denied as they won 1-0.

“That has been a typical style game for us lately. We played really well, but we just struggled finishing,” Waxahachie soccer coach Jason Venable said. “Every time we play them it’s a one-goal game it feels like. You always know they are going to give it a good game.”

Waxahachie had more chances to score, but Red Oak took advantage of a penalty kick just five minutes into the game to score the match’s only goal. The Hawks got a pretty good shot in close range, but Waxahachie goalie Kyle Downs was able to make the save. Unfortunately the ball squirted free and while Downs was trying to cover the ball, he tugged a Hawk’s leg and was called for the penalty in the box.

That gave Red Oak a penalty kick, which the attacker scored on a low shot to Downs’ left. Unfortunately, the junior keeper guessed to dive to his right and penalty kicks are basically a guessing game for goal keepers.

From there on, Waxahachie controlled possession, but it just couldn’t put a ball in the back of the net. The Photo by Lezley Norris/ Special to The Daily Light Indians’ 14 shots, eight on goal, to Waxahachie’s Kevin Clark heads the ball while an- the Hawks’ six, half of which were on choring the Indian defense Friday night. Despite the goal. And one of those was the penalty loss to the Hawks, Waxahachie took second in 28-4A. kick, which has to be on goal.

SPORTSEXTRA Baseball team blanks Lake Ridge Waxahachie’s baseball team got a 4-0 road district win Friday night. PAGE 2B

“We had our chances to even the score in the second half. I think in the first half we got caught playing their style of soccer,” Venable said. “I think we just tried to kick it long in the first half, but we went back to our possession game in the second half and made several short, easy passes to set up shots.”

Waxahachie had a few chances to score, but the best came on a corner kick from Ivan Anaya to Dylan McLain with just six minutes left in the game. Anaya played a perfect ball into the box and McLain got his head on it. Unfortunately, the Red Oak keeper just got his hand on it and the ball caromed off the post.

“I thought Dylan was going to have it there. That game felt a lot like the first time we played them where they outplayed us and we got the win,” Venable said. “The boys really played well defensively, especially in that second half to give us a chance.”

The two that really stood out defensively were Zak Kiser and Kevin Clark. The sophomores really stepped up. Clark had a brilliant slide tackle to keep Red Oak from getting a break away chance to score early in the second half.

“Those are the two guys we are bringing back next year after a lot of these guys graduate,” Venable said.

“We pretty much split their time tonight and most of the year and they are doing a great job getting their marks and locking down the defense.”

Between them and the midfield led

by Luke Shatwell and Matthew Berning, Red Oak didn’t get a real chance at scoring after the first five minutes.

SAGU receives warm welcome After a tough loss in the championship game, the SAGU Lions returned to campus to cheers. PAGE 5B

Mclain led the team with three shots on goal. Serafin Medina took eight shots, only two on goal. Downs stopped two of the three shots he faced. But once again the lone shot that got by him was on a tough penalty kick.

This loss, coupled with Ennis’ 1-0 win at Corsicana prevented Waxahachie from winning its first district championship. If a couple of games had gone differently, maybe Waxahachie still would have won the title.

“It’s funny because I think we outplayed teams like we did tonight in the losses and the ties at Corsicana and Ferris,” Venable said. “But in some of those games we won, we really got outplayed. It’s just how this game goes some times.”

Despite the loss, Waxahachie still finishied in second place in 28-4A, matching its previous record for top finish in the district.

They are joined in the postseason with Ennis, Red Oak and Ferris. The Yellowjackets are the lone surprise in the district, but they are a much improved team from a year ago.

Waxahachie (11-6-4, 6-2-2 in 28-4A) won’t know it’s playoff destination until after Tuesday. The Indians get a first round bye due to how the districts are aligned. But it’s a safe bet that the team will be playing North Dallas, who has a very winnable firstround game. The Indians lost to North Dallas 3-0 in the presason, but a lot has changed in two months. Look for information on that playoff game in Wednesday’s Waxahachie Daily Light.

You can reach Billy at the office at b.wessels@ wninews.com or 469-517-1454.

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NHRDA will bulk schedule for Texas Diesel Nationals FROM STAFF REPORTS One of the most popular events on the Texas Motorplex schedule each year, without question, is the NHRDA Texas Diesel Nationals. The parking lot is filled with Texas trucks that bring fans who wildly cheer on the power of the diesel in all forms.

The NHRDA Texas Diesel Nationals returns to the Motorplex for the first of two NHRDA shows in 2013, on April 13.

Drag racing begins at 10 a.m. with six classes: Top Diesel, Pro Stock, Pro Street, Super Street, Super Diesel and Sportsman.

The NHRDA, however, is more than just racing.

The event also features a Show-n-Shine display area, Dyno Competition, Burnout Contest and new this year, Sled Pulling.

NHRDA will be kicking off their Sled Pulling Series that will feature three classes of diesel trucks, including 2.6, 3.0, and Super Stock. Sled Pullers will earn NHRDA National Champion Points at all of the sanctioned Sled Pulls and will earn double points when the series returns to Texas Motorplex in September for the World Finals Sled Pull.

Gates open at 9 a.m. and prices are $25 for adults, youngsters 6-12 years old are only $10, and kids five and under are free.

times will be later. The racing will be quicker and faster. The action will be even more heated.

Gates for the Ultimate Street Nights, starting May 18, will open at 7 p.m. and racing will take place between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m.

Certain nights, including the series opener, will also feature the Texas 275 cars.

“The 275 cars will be out a few times and they really put on a show,” Texas Motorplex Competition Director, Eric McClelland, said. “The 275 cars run 1/8th mile in 4.70-seconds and they are exciting to watch. Some of them are even street legal cars.

Ultimate Street Nights will be just $15 to race, and $10 to watch. Racing is open to anyone with a valid driver’s license and a street legal car.

Baseball team blanks Lake Ridge

Girls track team runs in Wylie

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2:39.89 800M relay 3. Tyra Lacey, Tierney Thomiason, Rae’ Neil Davis and Kadasha Sterns - 1,49.81 200M dash 4. Tierney Thomison 27.39 1600M run 6. Ashton Strange 6:20.89 1600M relay 3. Tyra Lacey, Tierney Thomaison, Rae’Neil Davis and Kadasha Sterns

Triple jump

JV Individual results

FROM STAFF REPORTS The Waxahachie girls track and field teams competed in the Wylie Meet last week.

Waxahachie will be back in action this week at the Dallas Jesuit meet Thursday afternoon.

Individual results Shot put

1. Tochi Nlemchi - 39feet, 5.5 inches.

Street legal nights In addition to the more than 20 Fast Friday street legal events at Texas Motorplex in 2013, there will also be one feature Saturday night of Ultimate Street Racing each month between May and November.

The gate and racing

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Waxahachie’s Kyle Wood (left) throws a runner out at first and Trent Armstrong fires a pitch during the Indians’ 4-0 victory Friday at Mansfield Lake Ridge. David Villarreal had a big two-run hit coupled with RBIs from Alex Engelhardt and John Castellanos contributed to the Indians’ offense. Armstrong was back to his typical ace status during the victory. The Indians (16-4, 4-1 in 15-4A) will host Red Oak at 7 p.m. Tuesday night.

1. Tochi Nlemchi - 122feet, 8 inches.

6. Dannika Zedlitz - 31feet, 7.5 inches.

Long jump

2. Dannika Zedlitz - 15feet, 1.5 inches.

Waxahachie’s Ashton Strange runs in a track meet earPhoto by Lezley Norris/ Special to the Daily Light

lier this year. The Lady Indians took part in a meet in Wylie last week and will head to Dallas this week.

800M run

1. Ashton Strange -

Shot put

3. Gjuana Alexander 25-feet, 3-inch.

4. Karizma Alexander 23-feet, 9.5 inches.

4. Diamond Marshall 23-feet, 9.5-inches.

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2. Karizma Alexander 81-feet, 7.5 inches.

4. Gjuana Alexander 71-feet.

6. Diamond Marshall 60-feet, 4-inches.

100M hurdles

4. Brooke Henry - 20.12 100M dash 3. Shai’Ann Carroll 14.00 400M dash 5. Sami Matthews 1:09.98 200M dash 2. Shai’Ann Carroll 28.52 5. Sharie Johnson 29.28 1600M relay 3. Shai’ Ann Carroll, Sharie Johnson, Eliza Ylras and Sami Matthews

Waxahachie’s girls soccer team clinched the district title for the second straight year with its 1-0 victory at home Friday versus Red Oak. Senior midfielder Jacey Hamilton had the game’s lone goal on a fantastic header off a corner kick.

Jacey Hamilton

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Taking a look at the Rangers’ division as spring ends A week from tonight, at 7 p.m. to be exact, real baseball that matters will be back.

The Houston Astros will enter the American League West when they host the Texas Rangers in the MLB season opener. It is okay to feel sorry for the Astros. Other than the American League East, there might not be a more difficult division to compete in at this time than the AL West.

Houston’s new division has three teams that can compete for the division crown that was won

by Oakland last RANGERS COLUMNIST year when it made its amazing push and upended the Texas Rangers on the final day of the season.

In order of my predicted finish, here is your 2013 American League West preview.

Clay Scarborough

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Last year, the Angels signed Albert Puljos and C.J. Wilson. This offseason, the Angels attracted another former Ranger when they lured Josh Hamilton to the West coast.

With a lineup that includes Pujols, Hamilton, Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout, the Angels have the most all-around talented line-up in the AL West.

Jered Weaver anchors a rotation that is followed by Wilson. Tommy Hanson, Joe Blanton and Jason Vargas round out the last three spots on the rotation to make for an average back end of the starters that have plenty of major league experience.

The Angels will also roll out a solid bullpen with Ernesto Frieri closing after getting 23 saves last years.

They also signed Ryan Madson and bring back Scott Downs so their bullpen is also going to be solid after letting the team down several times last year.

Los Angeles underachieved last year, and with the signing of Hamilton this year, there is more pressure on this team to perform up to their capabilities.

Manager Mike Scioscia has at his disposal the most well-rounded ball club with the fewest questions in the AL.

Texas Rangers After their September collapse last year, the Rangers will try to take back the division crown, but will have to do it with less offensive power this year.

Lance Berkman and A.J. Pierzynski will help fill the middle part the order along with mainstay Adrian Beltre. Texas will look for better numbers from Ian Kinsler and Nelson Cruz to help fill the stats that Hamilton and Young took with them to Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

The Rangers will also be looking to Leonys Martin and Jurickson Profar Mike Olt to show why they are big league prospects.

Texas needs Berkman to be healthy, Pierzynski to hit like last season, Kinsler and Cruz to have better years, Andrus and Murphy to not drop off and a trio of young players to set-up. The problem: some of this will happen, some of this will not.

In their rotation, Texas has one of the best one-two punches in the American League with Yu Darvish and Matt Harrison. After that, Texas has the talent to have one of the better rotations in baseball, but not the stability.

If Derek Holland pitches up to his talent and Alexi Ogando pitches like he did in 2011 when he was an all-star, this rotation will be strong. Nick Tepesch is the potential No. 5 starter, but he had a rough final spring start.

Joe Nathan returns to the bullpen and appears to ready to be a solid closer once again. After that, the bullpen is full of questions except for Robbie Ross.

Until Joakim Soria and Jason Frasor show they are fully well, the back end of the Texas bullpen will have question marks. Later in the year, Neftali Feliz should be back and will be able to help, probably in the bullpen after starting last season in the rotation.

During this spring, Texas signed Derek Lowe to help out in the bullpen and recently called up two minor leaguers to expand their audition.

Texas appears to have a pitching staff and a line up that will make the Rangers competitive in the AL West through the end of the season and possibly compete for a Wild Card spot.

Oakland Athletics Every once in a while, general manager Billy Beane finds a way to surprise some people. He did that last year when he led the surprising A’s to the division title

despite the talent that both Texas and LAA had.

The A’s have a young pitching staff with high up-sides, loads of talent, but short on experience. No team in the history of baseball had more wins from rookie pitchers than Oakland had last year.

Jarrod Parker, Tommy Milone, A.J. Griffin and Dan Strailey all will be back for a second year in the rotation. The team will also have veterans Brett Anderson and Bartolo Colon if they can stay healthy. Colon will also miss the first part of the season due to a suspension.

Ryan Cook and Grant Balfour will begin the season as the closers and they will be joined by Sean Doolittle and Jerry Blevins to make a solid bullpen.

Yeonis Cespedes, Coco Crisp, Josh Reddick and Brandon Moss don’t make for an easy day in the park for any starting pitcher, but they do not strike the kind of fear into a pitcher the way the Angels line-up can on paper.

The Athletics will be thorns in the side of the Angels and especially the Rangers as Texas and Oakland will likely duke it out for the second place spot in the AL West. It will be tough for Oakland to overcome two more talented and experienced ball clubs once again this year.

three guys hit more than 20 homeruns last year or hit over .300.

The issue in Seattle will be getting a lead with their offense and keeping a lead with their starting pitching.

Houston Astros The Houston Astros are in for a rude awakening to the American League.

Not only are they rebuilding the franchise, but they will play an unbalanced schedule against Los Angeles, Texas, and Oakland—welcome to the American League.

No player in the Astros lineup hit more than 19 home runs last year. No starter in the Astros rotation won more than 11 games last year.

The best thing about Houston is their future. Their farm system is ranked in the top ten in three different rating systems and as high as fourth by ESPN. The Astros will take their lumps this year, but in two or three years should be improved enough to hover around the .500 mark and then compete for AL West titles once all the pieces are in place.

Ennis wins district

Seattle Mariners The Mariners inked ace pitcher Felix Hernandez to a massive deal during the offseason and will keep him around for years to come.

Hernandez is the best piece of the team, which is still trying to get more starting pitching and hitting to put around Hernandez.

After Hernandez, the Mariners roll out a rotation that does not have a 10-game-winner on the roster.

Joe Saunders and Hisashi Iwakuma are also going to be joining Hernandez in the rotation as pure wild cards.

Tom Wilhelmsen (29 saves in 2013) will close for Seattle and nail down a bullpen that on paper is one of the more steady pens in the AL West. Charlie Furbush and former Ranger Kameron Loe will also be in the ‘pen.

Kyle Seager, Michael Morse, Kendrys Morales and Michael Saunders anchor the lineup for the Mariners, but none of these

Photo by Lezley Norris/ Special to the Daily Light

Thanks to a second-half goal by Juan Sanchez (pictured) the Ennis Lions beat Corsicana 1-0 to clinch the 28-4A district championship.

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Big inning leads to blow out win for softball followed with her second single of the inning, this time scoring Goad. Wilhoite then drew her second walk of the inning to load the bases for Kendrick.

For six innings Friday night, MansHer second single of the inning allowed field’s newest school looked like it was Fults to score. Taylor Engel singled going to hang around with the Lady with the bases still loaded to score PanIndian softball team. nill. Herron then reached on an infield Then the seventh inning happened. single to score Wilhoite.

Waxahachie scored 15 times off 13 Hooper cleared the bases with a hits in the top of the inning to turn a respectable 6-2 game into a 21-4 blow out. double, but was thrown out trying to stretch the double into a triple. OrThe big frame started with a single tiz followed with a single then Goad to left field by Victoria Pannill then a blasted the cherry on the top of the walk to Anna Wilhoite. Jaymie Kendinning with a two-run bomb to complete rick then singled to score Pannill and the 15-run frame. keep two runners on. The top of the Waxahachie scored its first five runs order started cashing in thanks to backto-back RBI singles by Miranda Herron with a big second inning when Wilhoite led off with a walk. After two quick and Marissa Hooper. outs, seven straight Lady Indians Ariel Ortiz walked to load the bases reached base to lead to the five-run then Brooke Goad singled up the outburst. Herron walked to get runmiddle to score Kendrick and Herron. ners on first and second. Both runners Cheyenne Fults then singled to left stole bases to get into scoring posito score Hooper and Ortiz. Pannill tion for Hooper. They weren’t there long as she singled to right field to 15-4A SOFTBALL STANDINGS get Waxahachie on the Team W-L GB board.

Ortiz singled then 1. Ennis

7-0 -Goad walked to load the 2. Man. Legacy 6-1 1 bases back up. Fults and Pannil hit back3. Red Oak 5-2 2 to-back singles to score 4. Waxahachie 4-3 3 Hooper, Ortiz and Goad 5. Lake Ridge 2-5 5 to make it 5-0. Waxahachie’s other run came 6. Man. Summit 1-6 6 in the fourth when Goad 6. Arl. Seguin 1-6 6 doubled and Fults drove her in with a single.

6. Lancaster 0-7 7 Herron finished with

BY BILLY WESSELS

DAILY LIGHT SPORTS EDITOR

SPORTS HAPPENINGS Local sports on the radio Join Waxahachie Daily Light sports editor Billy Wessels and KBEC’s Garrett Hale every Saturday morning at 7 a.m. as they bring you the Local High School Sports Special.

Tune into KBEC 1390 to hear or visit www. waxahachietx.com to watch highlights of the show.

Palmer softball A Palmer-based softball team is looking for one more 12-year old player. The player can not turn 13 in 2013.

To sign up, contact Waxahachie Youth Baseball at www.wybonline.

three hits, three runs and RBI and earned the pitching win. Her battery mate, Hooper, finished with four hits, three RBIs and two runs.

Ortiz had two hits, two walks and three runs scored. Goad was a triple short of the cycle while scoring four times and driving in five runs.

Fults had three hits and three RBIs. Pannil had three hits, three runs and two RBI. Wilhoite walked four times and scored three runs.

Kendrick had two hits and two runs, both in the seventh. Engel had a hit and a RBI. The Lady Indians (21-5, 4-3 in 15-4A) finished up the first half of district play with this blow out victory and appear to be well on their way to locking up a playoff spot. That might actually happen pretty soon as they have a two-game lead on Lake Ridge, who currently is in fifth place.

Waxahachie will host Red Oak (5-2 in 15-4A) at 7 p.m. Tuesday to start the second half of district play. The Lady Indians won their first meeting, but was forced to forfeit it last week due to the use of an illegal player. That will make it tough to come back in the district title chase, but the playoffs are still very likely.

Ennis (7-0 in 15-4A) can clinch a playoff spot as early as Tuesday with a victory against Lancaster. Mansfield Legacy (6-1 in15-4A) may also clinch soon. Ennis, Legacy, Waxahachie and Red Oak were the predicted playoff teams when the season began.

You can reach Billy at the office at b.wessels@wninews. com or 469-517-1454.

Photos by Lezley Norris/ Special to the Daily Light

Waxahachie’s Brooke Goad (top) throws a pitch and Ariel Ortiz gets a base hit during a game earlier this year for the Lady Indians. Waxahachie coasted to a 21-4 victory against Mansfield Lake Ridge on the road Friday.

Lady Panther powerlifters win regional meet

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ECYSA Select Track The Ellis County Youth Sports Association is creating a track and field team for this summer.

The team will do all events and practices will begin soon. Registration costs $85 and forms can be picked up at the Waxahachie Daily Light office or register online at www.ecyouth.org.

For more information, call Barry Williams at 214-694-8696 or email ecysa@ecyouth.org.

To add a sports happening, email Daily Light Sports Editor Billy Wessels at b.wessels@ wninews.com. The announcements are free of charge and run on a space-available basis.

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The Midlothian girls’ powerlifting team won the Region 3 Division I Championship in Wills Point last weekend. Individual region honors went to Lily Escamilla (right) for Light Weight Division Outstanding Squat and head coach Craig Carpenter for Division I Outstanding Coach. In total, 11 girls advanced to the state championships meet March 16 in Corpus Christi.

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE FISHING REPORT GRAPEVINE: Water clear; 55–60 degrees; 5.58’ low. Black bass are good on shallow crankbaits. Crappie are good on jigs. White bass are fair on slabs. Catfish are slow on cut shad.

JOE POOL: Water clear; 56–61 degrees; 1.86’ low. Black bass are fair on Texas rigged soft plastics in 5–10 feet (green pumpkin has been the most productive color). Crappie are fair on jigs. White bass are good on slabs and jigs. Catfish are good on prepared baits.

LEWISVILLE: Water clear; 55–60 degrees; 5.15’ low. Black bass are good on spinnerbaits around shallow cover, Texas rigs, drop shot rigs and chrome Rat–L–Traps. Crappie are slow on minnows. White bass are good on slabs and jigs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Catfish are fair on prepared bait and cut shad.

NAVARRO MILLS: Water lightly stained; 58–62 degrees; 0.41’ low.

Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits and spinnerbaits along banks and near the dam. White bass are fair on slabs and spoons. Crappie are good on chartreuse tube jigs and minnows. Channel catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with minnows and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with perch and goldfish.

RAY HUBBARD: Water clear; 57–61 degrees; 3.53’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged soft plastics. Crappie are fair on minnows. White bass are good on 1oz. slabs. Hybrid bass are excellent on slabs as

well. Catfish are fair on cut shad.

RAY ROBERTS: Water clear; 55–60 degrees; 4.09’ low. Black bass are good on Texas rigged creature baits and Carolina rigs along deeper points near channels. Crappie are good on minnows. White bass are good on slabs. Catfish are good on prepared bait.

RICHLAND CHAMBERS: Water clear; 56–62 degrees; 4.86’ low. Black bass are fair on shallow crankbaits. White bass are fair on slabs. Hybrid striper are good on slabs. Crappie are slow on minnows.

Catfish are good on prepared bait.

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SAGU hoops team returns to school triumphant

BY MARK WARDE SAGU INFORMATION DIRECTOR

There’s nothing quite like a warm hero’s welcome to a team still sore from suffering a loss the night before on national TV. The men’s basketball team from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, after nine nights in Kansas City at the NAIA’s championship tournament, ended a long, quiet return bus trip on Wednesday evening.

The surprising Lions made a thrilling run to the national championship game, but came up just short of their first national title.

SAGU, the new kid on the block, won the hearts of new fans everywhere by their infectious play in winning four straight games.

Humbled, and finding solace a hard pill to swallow, they rode back to campus to receive a welcome generally reserved for champions.

After exiting I-35 south onto Old Highway 77, they were greeted by Ellis County sheriffs. Their vehicles were lit up with flashing lights and blaring sirens.

The next few minutes saw them guide the way through town for the Lions charter bus.

Welcoming waves from Waxahachie residents, some flashing thumbs-up signs, were so uplifting there were tears inside the bus.

As the players filed off the bus, cheers circled them.

Posters, lights, cameras and smiles were overwhelming to a team disappointed with their play the night before.

Their faces were shrouded with hoodies moments earlier were suddenly covered in silly string. While the team stood in front of Sheaffer Center, the team’s second-year head coach Donnie Bostwick, spoke to the crowd.

His voice cracked as he spoke fondly about the

team’s commitment to the healing journey for David Bush, and the prayers yielded in his behalf. He recalled a prayer he made to God a few months ago, saying he would forfeit a national championship in exchange for David’s healing. It was a trade-off he’ll never regret.

Tests returned last month gave Bush, a Stage 4 warrior, a cancer-free bill of health.

The team’s two seniors, James Ford and Nathaniel Duce Ward then shared their feelings.

Ford was respectful and gracious, and then the mildmannered Ward dodged words altogether by handing the runner-up trophy and a wide hug to SAGU President Kermit Bridges.

Bostwick reserved a special moment to introduce Dr. David Leatherberry, the team chaplain. The retired missionary to Afghanistan expressed his love for the team amid tears before he and wife Julie were engulfed in a team embrace.

Bridges voiced his appreciation for the team, for how proud they have made the school, and for their performance on a national stage.

After eating dinner and hour earlier at Crane’s in Lewisville, the Lions were addressed by Bostwick. He reminded the team of their need, like a man ending his vacation, to get back to work on Thursday. Bostwick spoke of getting up for class and getting caught up after missing a few days.

The team was also honored in Friday morning’s chapel service.

Bostwick concluded with instructions about the offseason, which includes the arrival of new recruits and players seeking tryouts, which start Monday, and the current team’s role in the process.

The amazing basketball season that witnessed

SAGU climb to the NAIA national championship game, was the final appearance in the careers of Ward and Ford.

They put the wraps on their senior year, each with starring roles on the best team in SAGU history.

The Lions enjoyed a 33-5 record, exceeding the school’s previous high in wins (27). The mark includes the years prior to the team joining the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in 1998.

Ward, at 6-foot, 5-inches, had his career-best game in the quarterfinals on Saturday when he poured in 24 points. He finished second on the team in rebounds by averaging 6.9 per contest.

Ford, a three-point sniper, finished with a 7.3 points per game and his 43 triples ranked third on the team.

He was also one of four players on the team who made more than 70 percent of their free throws.

Ford played four seasons for the Purple & Gold, totaling 891 career points. He scored 20 or more points on five occasions, including 28 in a 92-87 upset

of No. 1 seed Dallas Baptist University at the 2010 NCCAA Central Regional. The guard netted double figures in 40 games during college and swished 133 treys.

Ward led the entire NAIA in rebounds, grabbing 12.3 per during his sophomore season. He also averaged 14.1 points per game that winter.

His role was redefined with the arrival of Bostwick, though he remained a starter. Winning during his final two seasons made his altered job description all the sweeter.

In his three-year career he poured in 863 points and averaged 9.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He had 41 games where he reached double-digits in points, passing 20 four times.

The pair was recognized as co-captains this season, and, upon the team’s return from Kansas City’s national tournament on Wednesday, Bostwick called upon them to address the crowd.

Contact: Mark “Link” Warde, SAGU Sports Information Director, at mwarde@sagu.edu or at 469-658-2847.

Photo by Steve Patterson/ Special to the Daily Light

SAGU’s James Ford snags a rebound during a game earlier in his career for SAGU. Ford was one of two seniors who will be leaving the Lions this year after reaching the NAIA national title game.

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Spring is perfect for wade fishing

STANDINGS

WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest W L GB San Antonio 53 16 -Memphis 46 22 6.5 Houston 38 31 15 Dallas 33 36 20 New Orleans 24 46 29.5 Pacific W L GB LA Clippers 47 22 -Golden State 39 31 8.5 LA Lakers 36 34 11.5 Sacramento 25 44 22 Phoenix 23 47 24.5 Northwest W L GB Oklahoma City 51 19 -Denver 48 22 3 Utah 34 35 16.5 Portland 33 36 17.5 Minnesota 24 43 25.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic W L GB New York 41 26 -Brooklyn 40 28 1.5 Boston 36 32 5.5 Philadelphia 26 42 15.5 Toronto 26 43 16 Central W L GB Indiana 43 26 -Chicago 36 31 6 Milwaukee 34 34 8.5 Detroit 23 47 20.5 Cleveland 22 47 21 Southeast W L GB Miami 54 14 -Atlanta 38 31 16.5 Washington 25 43 29 Orlando 18 52 37 Charlotte 16 52 38

SCHEDULE

Sunday’s games Utah at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Milwaukee, 2 p.m.

Charlotte at Miami, 5 p.m.

San Antonio at Houston, 6 p.m.

Portland at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 6 p.m.

Brooklyn at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Philadelphia at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

Monday’s games Memphis at Washington, 6 p.m.

Miami at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Indiana, 6 p.m.

Denver at New Orleans, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Utah, 8 p.m.

LA Lakers at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday’s games LA Clippers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

New York at Boston, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s games Miami at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Washington at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Denver at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Wade fishing is not necessarily limited to prowling coastal flats in quest of trout or redfish.

Sometime within the next few weeks, the urge to procreate will cause crappie to move out of deep water where they spend the winter in the shallows to spawn.

Rather than one massive wave of spawners, the crappie spawn often builds to a peak with many “mini” waves of fish moving shallow.

During this period, 90 percent of the fish truly are in 10 percent OUTDOORS COLUMNIST of the water and catching them is often as simple as dropping a brightly colored crappie jig into the heavy cover where they spawn.

Lake Lavon guide Billy Kilpatrick can be seen most afternoons this month in waders, fishing water 18 inches to three feet deep, usually with plenty of good eating crappie attached to his stringer.

I can attest to just how much fun wading for crappie can be. For many springs, I have joined Kilpatrick on the shores of his home lake. On most occasions, I returned home with plenty of tasty crappie fillets for the fryer. Kilpatrick prefers a 12-foot B&M jig pole.

His favorite is the two piece BGJP with a West Point Crappie reel, made by the same company. The one mistake many folks make when wade fishing for crappie is trying to cover too much water too quickly. When using a 12-foot jig pole, it’s possible to fish water in a 12 to 15 foot radius. This equates to a 30 foot circle. If you’re in the right kind of cover with lots of heavy brush or weeds, it’s sometimes possible to limit out without changing positions.

Crappie usually aren’t too easily spookedduring the spawn. On many occasions I’ve pulled five or six fish out of the same patch of standing brush or weeds.

The trick is to begin fishing cover close to where you’re standing, then use the long jig pole to your advantage and begin reaching out to more distant cover. This technique lessens the chance of spooking crappie that are really close. There’s no casting in this type of fishing. The little reels are designed to hold and retrieve line, not make long casts.

Jigs are eased vertically into the heaviest of cover. Ten to 12-pound test line works best in this heavier cover. Once a fish is hooked heaver lines have the strength to drag the fish through the

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brush. Kilpatrick is a strong proponent of pawning crappie are notoriously aggressive. They will often strike a jig the instance it is lowered into their strike zone.

Rather than work the tiny jigs vertically through the water column, it’s best to simply lower the bait to within six inches of bottom and hold it there for 30 seconds or longer. If a crappie doesn’t strike, move it up a few inches, keeping it as close to the thickest cover in the area. Kilpatrick likes to fish weed beds this time of year, but shallow water brush and cattails will also hold plenty of spawning crappie.

“Male crappie move into the shallows first to stake out spawning areas. These fish are extremely aggressive and, early in the month, you might catch several undersized males for every “keeper”.

“I like to begin fishing the back of coves on the north and west side of the lake, they’re often 5 to 10 degrees warmer than the water closer to the main lake,” tips Kilpatrick.

The best time to go fishing is when you have the time, but Kilpatrick says his most memorial trips for catching lots of “barndoor” crappie have been around mid April after two or three days of warming sunshine with a light south wind.

Billy says he’s caught crappie on just about every color combination of jigs made but he has his favorites. “I usually use one-sixteenth ounce jig heads this time of year.

My favorite bait is the Bobby Garland two-inch baby shad in blue thunder color or double silver rainbow pattern but black and chartreuse jig bodies has long been a favorite this time of year. Kilpatrick uses Luck E Strike (green with red eyes) jig heads for most of his fishing during the spawn and says the red eyes on the little jig definitely help put more fish on the stringer.

Since water temperature is key to locating areas holding spawning crappie, it’s a good idea to carry a thermometer along and make periodical tests to determine the warmest water. Billy favors fishing water around in mid-60s but says he often catches male crappie early in the month when the water begins to approach 60 degrees.

Crappie have an uncanny ability to seek out the warmest water available and finding these “hot spots” can be a big plus to catching fish, especially early in the month when, the majority of water in a cove might be 60 degrees. Find an area exposed to more sunshine where the water is warmed to 62 degrees, in an cove with 58 degree water, and you will often find heavy concentrations of fish.

The majority of crappie fishermen use

minnows, regardless what the season and Billy says that small minnows often work best this time of year. There are times when minnows will outfish jigs. Crappie can become very sensitive to light, especially when in shallow water during the spawn and fishing in very early morning or after sunset with live minnows under floaters can be the most productive method of catching fish. Rock riprap retains heat after the sun sets and many spring crappie fishermen wait until early evening, put out lanterns along the shore, and limit out on crappie that are attracted by the warmer water and baitfish in the glow of the lantern light.

Just as crappie do not move into the shallow at one time, their departure from the spawning waters back to the main lake also takes place over the course of several weeks.

Patterns develop though and the only way to determine where the fish are on a day to day basis is through trial and error. On trips later in the month with clients, Kilpatrick often launches his boat and begins prospecting for crappie around standing brush in water 6 to 8 feet deep.

He gives his clients the option of doing some wade fishing, just in case the majority of the fish are still shallow. When fishing from shallow draft boats, it’s possible to fish for spawning crappie in water 18 inches to two-feet deep but it’s tough for anglers in the back of the boat.

Fan casting from the bank can be a good alternative for folks that prefer not to get into the water. Lots of crappie are caught each spring by folks casting live minnows or small jigs under floaters from the bank.

The trick to this type of fishing is locating a bit of bank, often a small point jutting a few feet out from shore, which affords casting to distant cover such as standing weeds or brush. Hang ups can be expected so it’s a good idea to bring a good supply of your favorite jigs or, hooks and live minnows. Most bank fishermen opt for leaders of six to eight pound test that will break free when their bait gets hung up on brush.

Regardless if you prefer to break out the waders and get into the shallows with the crappie during the spring spawn, fish from a shallow draft boat or bank fish, there truly is no better time than right now to catch a big stringer of crappie.

Kilpatrick can be contacted for guided fishing trips at 214-232-7847.

Listen to Luke Clayton’s Outdoors Radio Show at www.catfishradio.com. Email Luke via the web site with outdoor news from your area.

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Honda’s performance Civic sporty, fun to drive

Before we get into the Civic is, for the most part, nuts and bolts, let me a new Civic with enhanced point out that this review styling, steering and susfocuses on just one of the pension features, a host of Honda Civic trim levels — new standard amenities the performance-oriented and features upgraded Civic Si, materials available in throughout both coupe the cabin. and sedan As I body styles. mentioned The reaearlier, the with Neal White Civic Si is son for this the sporty, is twofold. performance First, Honda model the makes Civic stable, more Civic which also models than includes a Ford makes number of trucks and it trim levels, is impossible to cover all a hybrid version and a compressed of them in this limited space. Secondly, I’ve spent natural gas model. With an assortment of models and the past week behind the options to choose from, the wheel of the new 2013 Honda Civic is one of the Honda Civic Si Coupe. giants in the highly comNow, about the new Si. petitive compact vehicle Although completely market. redesigned for the 2012 For the 2013 model model year, Honda has made major enhancements year, the five-passenger, front-wheel drive Civic Si to its Civic lineup for the is powered by a 2.4-liter 2013. Although it shares the same basic platform as I-4 engine generating 201 last year’s model, the 2013 horsepower and 170 lbs.-ft.

The 2013 Honda Civic Si Coupe.

torque. Mated to a sixspeed manual transmission, it is an absolute blast to drive.

Quick and responsive, the Civic Si gets up to speed in a hurry and the enhancements to the steering and suspension system make it extremely nimble on the road.

With a base price starting at $22,515 for the Civic Si Coupe and $22,715 for the Civic Si Sedan, Honda has made sure to include a lot of bang for the dollar by loading the Si with a number of standard features.

Just a small list of features included in that base price are: one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature, power side mirrors, bodycolored spoiler, automatic headlights, fog lights, chrome exhaust tips, air conditioning with air filtration system, 5-inch color screen that can be custom-

ized by the driver, power windows and door locks, cruise control, leather steering wheel and shift knob, textured aluminum pedals, 360-watt/7-speaker premium audio system with auxiliary interface and Bluetooth streaming audio, Bluetooth handsfree link, SMS text message function and rearview camera — to name but a few.

Consumers can also opt for Honda’s navigation system, which adds $1,500 to the base price, but also adds a lot more features.

The list of standard safety features is even longer.

For those in the market for a sporty, performanceoriented compact, the Honda Si is worth a test.

Neal White has been covering the automotive industry for more than 20 years and is affiliated with the Texas Auto Writers Association.

The Nuts and Bolts

MODEL: 2013 Honda Civic Si 5-seat coupe or sedan Front-wheel drive TRIM LEVELS: Si, Si w/summer tires, Si w/navigation, Si w/summer tires and navigation PRICE RANGE: $23,000-$28,000 ENGINE: 2.4L I4 (201 hp/170 torque) TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual EPA: 22 mpg city, 31 mpg highway FUEL: Premium unleaded STABILITY CONTROL:

Vehicle stability assist with traction control BRAKES: ABS LENGTH: 176.1/179.4 inches (coupe/sedan) WHEELBASE: 103.2/105.1 in. (coupe/ sedan) WIDTH: 69 inches HEIGHT: 55/56.5 inches (coupe/sedan) WEIGHT: 2944/2992 lbs.

TRACK: 59/59.9 (front/rear) FUEL TANK: 13.2 gallons TIRES: 17-inch CARGO: 11.7/12.1 cubic feet (coupe/sedan).

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Library Goodies Sims Egg Hunt moved indoors as kids discover treasures inside

By SCOTT DORSETT Daily Light correspondent

Due to Saturday morning’s storm, the Sims Library was forced to move its annual Easter Egg Hunt indoors as library volunteers hid candy-filled plastic eggs in the Children’s Room.

The staff placed eggs throughout the room, providing the children the PHOTO opportunity to search through shelves and SLIDESHOW books and desks to See more photos gather their treasures. with this story at Prior to the hunt the waxahachietx.com Friends of Sims Library hosted a crafts seminar, helping the children make and paint Easter eggs, in addition to the library staff reading the story of the Easter Bunny.

Despite the rainy weather, the library’s annual event was called a huge success with more than 80 children — along with the parents and grandparents — participating in the event.

The annual event is coordinated by The Friends of Sims Library.

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Martin addresses Rotarians

BY JOHN HAMILTON Waxahachie Rotarian

Dr. Kenneth Martin, President of Navarro College Ellis County Campuses and a Rotarian, explained Navarro’s plans for new academic fields, new construction and the Brilliance ICE gala to his fellow Rotarians.

The campuses of Navarro College in Ellis County are among the fastest growing colleges anywhere. Between 2005 and 2012 enrollment increased by about 56 percent. The Waxahachie campus now has more than 3,300 students and expects to exceed 5,400 by 2020. By 2020 the Midlothian and Waxahachie campuses will have 7,900 students.

To handle the increased volume of students, new construction can be seen along John Arden as a building looking like a mirror image of the present building is being constructed. The new building will contain a number of classrooms for some of the new programs being introduced. The present building holds administration and some classrooms.

Toward the rear of the grounds, a physical plant building is being built to centralize maintenance equipment and supplies.

A number of programs are either being initiated or brought back with the addition of the new classrooms and teaching staff.

Education classes are returning and para-legal and massage therapy classes will be added. In addition, an asset protection and loss prevention program will be introduced to prepare individuals for a career in this fast-growing discipline.

Occupational therapy and physical therapy are planned for the future.

With the hiring of a full-

Rotary Student of the Month

BY JOHN HAMILTON Waxahachie Rotarian

Photo by John Hamilton/Special to the Daily Light

Shown, from left, Anthony Longorea from Navarro, Melissa Ballard, Rotarian and Navarro advisor, Dr. Kenneth Martin, Navarro College Ellis County Campuses President, Lynn Pike, Dr. Martin’s administrative assistant, Jerry Chapman, Rotary President and Navarro student Christi Moore, who was a Rotary scholarship recipient two years ago and is preparing to graduate in August.

time chemistry professor, chemistry and organic chemistry are being added to the curicula.

Dr. Martin himself began in a community college and was the first in his family to go to college. As a result he is a strong advocate of getting an associates degree or basic college credits in the Navarro system before entering a four-year college. Navarro is very proud of its dual credit program whereby high school students can take college-level classes and graduate from high school with enough college credits to cover all college base curricula.

There is, however, a tuition charge for dual credit classes. Navarro’s Brilliance Galas have been set up to raise funds to cover the tuition for those who need help.

Brilliance ICE (Inspiring Communities for Education) is planned for

Saturday, April 13, at the Midlothian Civic Center. There will be dining, entertainment and live and silent auctions for your enjoyment. This is a worthwhile event because proceeds go to help students gain a college education.

If you’re planning to attend Brilliance ICE on April 13 and haven’t confirmed your resevation, call Lynn Pike at 972-9236439 or email her at lynn. pike@navarrocollege.edu today. It’s going to be a wonderful evening For more information about the Rotary Club of Waxahachie where we believe in Service above Self and doing things as a club we cannot do alone, visit the club website www. waxahachierotary.org .

You can find Flag subscription applications there.

Al Benskin of Waxahachie High School introduced the Rotary Club Student of the Month for March 2013.

He is Jesse Dillinger, the son of William and Janelle Bruner. He has been active for four years in the Technology Student Association serving for two years as a chapter officer. This year he has the honor of serving as the Texas TSA State Treasurer.

This year Dillinger has had the privilege of competing in the Academic Decathlon where he earned two silver medals.

He also earned a lead role in this year’s one act play.

Since the sixth grade, Dillinger has played the French horn in the Waxahachie school bands.

Outside the classroom he has spent every summer of his high school years volunteering at the Vacation Bible Schools at Christ the King Lutheran Church and Waxahachie Bible Church.

Photo by John Hamilton/Special to the Daily Light

Shown, from left, are Rotary president Jerry Chapman, Waxahachie High counselor Al Benskin, Jesse Dillinger and his mother, Janelle Bruner.

After high school graduation Dillinger’s plan is to major in English or philosophy and pursue a career either in law or teaching.

The Rotary Club is honored to present this award to such an outstanding student. Recognizing these amazing young people for their scholastic and civic achievements gives us great hope for the future

of our city and nation.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Waxahachie where we believe in Service Above Self and doing things as a club we cannot do alone, visit the club website www. waxahachierotary.org .

You can find American flag subscription forms on the website and help support projects of this type.

Waxahachie Care Waxahachie Care is a community food pantry that helps those in need and emergency situations with food, utilities and gas and also helps the elderly with special needs. The nonprofit agency is located at 1208 Ferris Avenue in Waxahachie. The hours of operation are from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 9 a.m.-noon Friday. Call 972-923-2273 for information.

News Note WHS Project Graduation meeting March 25 There will be a WHS project graduation meeting for parents of all 2013 graduates at 6 p.m. Monday, March 25 in the WHS cafeteria.

For more information contact Cindy Hess at 972814-3621.

Outstanding Club Member Tea The Waxahachie City Federation of Women’ s Clubs will honor Outstanding Club Members at the 48th annual Spring Tea at 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 4, at the Ellis County Woman’s Building.

Members of the clubs are requested to bring a books, either hard or paperback, and current magazines for donation to the Waxahachie Senior Citizen Center Library.

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NARFE learns about Texas native crossvine Ennis Memorial Ellis County Master Gardeners

its main attraction.

The vines almost completely cover themselves with clusters of 2-inch, trumpet shaped flowers – attractive to hummingbirds – in various shades of yellow, buff-orange, brick and red. The flowers are not scented, to most Crossvine (Bignonia people. After blooming, capreolata) was written 4” to 8” long dark brown,

by Cynthia W. Mueller, woody seed pods are Master Gardener, Galves- formed. ton County, Texas.

The native Americans The used crosscrossvine as a vine is a remedy for member Ellis County Master Gardener a number of the of physiTrumpet-Creeper Family cal conditions, including (Bignoniaceae) and has diphtheria, edema, headgone by other names such aches and rheumatism. as Anisostichus capreoThe genus ‘Bignonia’ lata, Doxantha capreolata honors King Louis XV of and Anisostichus crucigFrance’s librarian, Jean era.

Paul Bignon, and the This native perennial species name ‘capreolata’ vine is usually found in describes the twisted, east Texas forested areas, winding, branched tenbut is also found in varidrils. It is said that the ous places in westernmost plant received its name central Texas. Its woody crossvine from the design vines climb well (up to 50 of the cut cross -section of feet) due to the tendrils the stems. (modified leaves), which Crossvine does best in have claws at the tips, full sun, but will grow in enabling the crossvine to partial shade, although cling to fences and walls there will be fewer flowwithout help. ers. It is able to survive The opposite leaves are standing water for short usually 4-6 inches long periods of time, and and 2 inches wide and are thrives in many different glossy dark green in sum- soil conditions, preferring mer and more reddish a near-neutral pH. After after frost. In areas with establishment, it could be mild winters the vine will considered to be droughtkeep its leaves during resistant. It is said to be the winter, and is ready hardy to Zone 6. It can to continue growing and be quickly differentiated flower as soon as warmer from the trumpet creeper weather arrives. This is a (Campsis radicans), angood characteristic for a other native vine, because vine which is planted to crossvine’s compound cover arbors and provide leaves are split into two shade quickly. parts.

The heavy spring The vine may be propablooms of crossvine are gated from stem or root

Gail Haynes

Al Boon, left, addressed the Ellis-Navarro Chapter of National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association in Ennis recently.

Boon encourages NARFE members to attend Ennis Veteran’s Memorial Monument

BY OSCAR RAMOS Narfe member

ENNIS – Al Boon, a long-time resident of Ennis, spoke about the local veterans and the success in the establishment of the Ennis Veteran’s Memorial Monument.

The city of Ennis, local civic organizations, and its residents should be commended for supporting the Ennis Veteran’s Memorial.

Boon encouraged NARFE members to visit the memorial and invited attendees to submit names of veterans so they can be recognized at the memorial. A “paver” may be purchased for a nominal fee. The veteran does not have to be from the local area.

As an Ennis visitor, the writer personally visited the memorial on the way home. The memorial is impressive and is one of the best we have visited. During my visit, I observed a young man in his late 20s sitting in silence, perhaps a veteran, who was visiting the memorial.

I was so taken by his reverence that I can only conclude that this individual truly appreciated the meaning of the memorial.

I am convinced this

is the same sentiment that community leaders had, and all those who worked behind the scenes, to build this exceptional Veteran Memorial Monument. Thank you, Al Boon and Bobby Montgomery, NARFE member, for highlighting this well-planned community project.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) membership is open to all who are or will be eligible to receive an annuity or survivor annuity from a federal retirement program of any agency of the United State government including: 1. Federal Retiree, 2. Active Federal employees, 3. Spouses and surviving spouses of those eligible to join.

4. Former employees

5. A former spouse who is legally entitled to a federal survivor annuity.

When you enroll in NARFE, you join a National Association and the chapter closes to your area of residence. If you reside in Ellis, Navarro or surrounding counties your chapter is 1191. Come join us. We meet on a rotating schedule on the second Tuesday of each month at Corsicana, Ennis and Waxahachie. For membership information, call the nearest community to you, in Midlothian call 972-268-5793 or 972-7752463, in Waxahachie call 469-939-8102, Ennis call 214-949-6197, Red Oak call 412-722-6307, and in Corsicana call 903-8743092.

cuttings or from seeds, which need no pre-treatment and which are considered viable for about one year. The best time to collect pods is when they are light brown in color in the late summer or early fall.

Crossvine is commercially available in several selections, but many beautiful variations have been discovered in the woods and brought into gardens. The varieties often seen include Atrosanguinea, which may be too dark red in color to stand out in the garden; Tangerine Beauty, a blend of apricot and golden rust color; Helen Fredel, a more yellow specimen; and Dragon Lady, Jekyl and Shalimar Red. If the crossvine has any drawbacks, it might be that it grows too robustly for the space it has been given. Sometimes suckers appear that need to be taken up to keep the plant in bounds. Deer will eat it.

Ellis County Master Gardeners have a website at www.ecmga.com.

Check this website for information on gardening in Ellis County, sign up for a monthly newsletter or access other websites including Texas A&M Horticulture website.

Questions for Master Gardeners will be answered with a return telephone call or email if you leave a message at 972-825-5175.

Gail Haynes is an Ellis County Master Gardener and guest columnist in the Daily Light. For further information, contact the Ellis County Master Gardeners at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, 701 South Interstate 35E, Suite 3, Waxahachie, or call 972-825-5175 or e-mail: ellis-tx@ tamu.edu.

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VFW Ladies Auxiliary Friendliest holds cancer aid benefit Employee FrOM STAFF REPORTS

The Waxahachie VFW Ladies Auxiliary hosted its annual Cancer Aid and Research fundraiser at Post 3894 last week.

All Ladies Auxiliary members of posts in the VFW’s District 30 – Ennis, Corsicana, Trinidad, Athens, 7 Points, Kaufman, Canton, Grand Saline and Forney – were invited to Waxahachie to participate in this worthy cause.

Events included a lasagna and spaghetti lunch, raffle, silent auction and regular auction.

Jessie Zambrano of Carlisle Chevrolet was presented an award recently as the “Friendliest Employee of the Month” for February. The award sponsored by the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce and the Waxahachie Daily Light, includes a certificate and monetary prize.

Shown, from left, are Austin Blankenbeckler of Carlisle Chevrolet, Zambrano and Chamber Chair Elect Richard Rozier.

If you would like to nominate someone for Friendliest Employee of the Month, call the chamber at 972-9372390.

Photos by Scott Dorsett

Memorial Art Exhibit

The Shelley Nance Memorial Art Exhibit will be open through Saturday, March 29, at the Ellis County Art Museum, 501 W. Main in Waxahachie.

The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon – 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

This is the annual fundraiser for the Shelly Nance Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship is awarded to a graduating Italy High School senior, who will be pursuing a degree in art at the college level. Nance was a 2007 graduate of Italy High School.

COMMUNITY NEWS NOTES Instructive bridge winners Winners at instructive bridge on March 19 were Paul Hall, first; Phil Wood, second; and Edna Johnson.

Instructive bridge is held at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday at the Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Drive.

Duplicate bridge winners Winners at duplicate bridge on March 18 were first: Kathy and Ricardo Azevedo; second: Larry Laudig and Mike Stimson; third: Barbara McMinn and Lois Griffith; and fourth: Billie Snyder and George Poole.

Duplicate Bridge is played at 6:30 p.m. Mondays in the Gathering Room of Waxa-

hachie First United Methodist Church and is open to all who want to play bridge.

Arrive a few minutes early to meet other bridgeplayers.

This is ACBL sanctioned.

For further information, call Lois Griffith at 972-9375896.

Party bridge winners Winners at party bridge on March 21 at the Waxahachie Senior Center were Jack Walker, first; Enid Robinson, second; Barbara Fudge, third; and Billie Snyder, fourth.

Party bridge is held every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at the Waxahachie Senior Center, 122 Park Hills Drive.

March Brown Bag

Series, March 28 David Price will speak on “Sims Library in the 21st Century” at the Brown Bag series from noon-1 p.m.

Thursday, March 28, at the Ellis County Museum.

Shelley Nance Memorial Art Exhibit

to a graduating Italy High School senior, who will be pursuing a degree in art at the college level. Nance was a 2007 graduate of Italy High School.

To place items of interest in Community News Notes, contact Jim Perry at 469517-1455.

The Shelley Nance Memorial Art Exhibit will be open through Saturday, March 29, at the Ellis County Art Museum, 501 W. Main in Waxahachie.

The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon – 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

This is the annual fundraiser for the Shelly Nance Memorial Scholarship Fund.

The scholarship is awarded

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tock up on a superfood that’s a no-brainer: Wild Blueberries have superior antioxidant capacity compared with other fruits and veggies. Best of all, these little blue power­ houses from Maine and Canada are also incredibly convenient, thanks to their yearround avail­ability in your grocer’s frozen fruit section. They’re just as healthy as fresh and may retain their nutritional value longer.

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the size — Be sure to select the little wild ones. When in doubt, feel the berries in the bag — if they’re “pea-sized,” you’ve got the wild ones.

With twice the antioxidant capacity of larger, cultivated blueberries, Wild Blueberries freeze perfectly, retaining their superior quality, color and sweet, tangy flavor.

For more delicious recipes that add a daily dose of blue to your diet, visit www.wildblueberries.com.

Quinoa Salad with Wild Blueberries

Prep time: 30 minutes plus thawing and cooling time Serves 2 1 1/3 cups fresh or frozen Wild Mix Wild Blueberries with vinegar and Blueberries pink pepper; set mixture aside. Cook

2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar quinoa as instructed in salt water. Let (or red wine vinegar) cool. Wash zucchini, cut in half length­ 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pink wise, and thinly slice into half-moons. peppercorns Cut Havarti into cubes; set aside. Mix 1/2 cup quinoa cooked quinoa with zucchini, Havarti 1/4 teaspoon salt and cottage cheese. Gently stir in

1 medium zucchini Wild Blueberries and mint leaves.

3 ounces Havarti cheese Serve with baguette if desired.

1 cup 2% milk fat cottage cheese Fresh mint

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Scientists and health researchers are studying Wild Blueberries to discover more about their antiaging promise, including their potential to forestall cognitive aging, reverse short-term memory loss, improve motor skills and protect against cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

Old-Fashioned Wild Blueberry Muffins

Wild Blueberry and Elderflower Mint Soda

Prep time: 10 minutes Serves 4

1 cup frozen Wild Blueberries

2 limes, squeezed

4 ounces Wild Blueberry juice

2 ounces elderflower syrup 2 1/2 cups club soda Fresh mint Make a tray of Wild Blueberry Ice Cubes (optional). Place about 1 tea­spoon of berries per cube in ice cube tray. Reserve 4 table­ spoons of berries for the drink.

Squeeze lime and carefully mix juice with Wild Blue­berries, Wild Blueberry juice and elderflower syrup.

Pour the mixture evenly among four glasses, add club soda, stir and add washed mint leaves and Wild Blueberry ice cubes.

Prep time: 15 to 20 minutes Bake time: 18 minutes Yield: 36 muffins 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) egg substitute 1/2 cup canola oil

6 cups Wild Blueberries

3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon In bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; reserve. In separate bowl, whisk together sugars, buttermilk, egg substitute and oil. Add to flour mixture and mix just to blend. Fold in Wild Blue­ berries. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Scoop 1/4 cup batter into each lined or greased 1/3-cup muffin tin and sprinkle each muffin with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Bake in 400°F conventional oven or 375°F convection oven 18 to 22 minutes or until firm to the touch. Serve warm.

Spicy Tortilla with Wild Blueberries

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Serves 4

1 tablespoon canola oil, divided

4 small flour tortillas

2 apples, cored and thinly sliced

1 small red chili pepper, seeded and chopped

4 teaspoons packed brown sugar Salt to taste 1 1/4 cups Wild Blueberries

2 ounces goat cheese Fresh mint In large nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium high heat.

Fry each tortilla on both sides until golden. Set aside.

Return skillet to medium heat and add remaining oil. Cook apples and pepper for about 4 minutes or until beginning to soften.

Add sugar and salt and stir to combine. Add Wild Blueberries and stir until cooked through. Divide mixture among tortillas and sprinkle with goat cheese. Garnish with mint before serving.

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Your classified representative will be able to tell you which ads must be prepaid. Call (972) 937-3310 or (972) 938-1939 to place your ad.

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tickets for these games: #1428 Lucky Gems Bingo ($2) overall odds are 1 in 4.37, #1483 Golden Spades ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.87. This Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off game will close on April 28, 2013. You have until October 25, 2013, to redeem any tickets for this game: #1477 Dazzling 7’s ($2) overall odds are 1 in 4.13. These Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off games will close on May 29, 2013.

You have until November 25, 2013, to redeem any tickets for these games: #1217 Bonus Word Crossword ($3) overall odds are 1 in 3.44, #1429 Bonus Break The Bank ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.81, #1437 Monthly Bonus ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.94, #1452 Loteria® Texas ($3) overall odds are 1 in 3.99, #1460 Roadrunner Tripler ($1) overall odds are 1 in 4.66, #1461 Diamond Mine ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.24, #1464 Ruby 7’s ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.38, #1465 Cash On The Spot ($1) overall odds are 1 in 4.60, #1467 Holiday Greetings ($1) overall odds are 1 in 3.92, #1468 Nutcracker Cash ($5) overall odds are 1 in 3.83. This Texas Lottery Com-

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Prizes of $600 or more must be claimed in person at a Lottery Claim Center or by mail with a completed Texas Lottery claim form; however, annuity prizes or prizes over $1,000,000 must be claimed in person at the Commission Headquarters in Austin. Call Customer Service at 1-80037LOTTO or visit the Lottery Web site at txlottery.org for more information and location of nearest Claim Center. The Texas Lottery is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets, or for tickets lost in the mail. Tickets, transactions, players, and winners are subject to, and players and winners agree to abide by, all applicable laws, Commission rules, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, conditions, procedures, and final decisions of the Exec-

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day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Ellis To be published 3 and the State of Texas, times in The Waxa- to-wit: hachie Daily Light, Sunday, March 10, 17 and 24, 2013.

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SUIT NO. 18,730-TX Ellis County vs. Johnny W. McCoy Part of Lot 2, Block 10, S.M. Smith's Subdivision, an addition to the city of Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, as described in Volume 808, Page 705, Deed Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $23,260.00 Lot 5, Block 9, Valley View, an addition to the City of Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, Page 10, Map Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $4,000.00 Lot 1, Block 26, Park Heights, an addition to the City of Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, as described in Volume 1555, Page 1234, Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $1,200.00 Part of Lot 3, Block 6, Smith Addition to the City of Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, being that property more particularly described in Volume 1612, Page 1028 of the Deed Records of Ellis County, Texas assessed on the tax rolls as the E83 of Lot 3, Block 6, Smith Addition.

Adjudged Value: $4,000.00 SUIT NO. 18,956-TX Milford Independent School District, et al vs. Amerigo, Inc., et al 0.79 acre, more or less, situated in the Lucy Dunegan Survey, Abstract 301, Ellis County, Texas, as described in contract for deed dated February 5, 2007, from Amerigo, Inc. to Michael Cox, et ux, in Volume 2303,

Page 681, Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $53,480.00 SUIT NO. 19,090-TX Waxahachie Independent School District, et al vs. Jerry Brian Moreland 0.71 acres, more or less, being a part of Lots 2, 3, 4, 9 and 10, Block 2, City of Sardis, Ellis County, Texas, as described in deed dated October 1, 1989 from Imogene Jordan Mitchell to Jerry Brian Moreland, recorded in Volume 824, Page 630, Deed Records of Ellis County, Texas, Save and except however, 0.4360 acres, more or less, being a part of Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, City of Sardis, Ellis County, Texas, as described in deed dated April 7, 2005 from Jerry Brian Moreland also known as Jerry Brian Coleman to Jerry Brian Coleman and Brenda Tucker Moreland, recorded in Volume 2115, Page 1800, Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas, leaving herein a residue of 0.273 acres, more or less.

Adjudged Value: $10,000.00 SUIT NO. 19,119-TX Waxahachie Independent School District, et al vs. L.W. Dollar Reserve For Lake Approach, Lake Shores Acres Subdivision, Unit One, a subdivision in the City of Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas, according to the

map or plat thereof, recorded in Cabinet "A", Slide 620, Plat Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $16,250.00 SUIT NO. 19,214-TX Red Oak Independent School District, et al vs. Don McNally, aka Don Frank McNally, et al 127.0 feet by 87.5 feet, being 0.255 acres, more or less, situated in the S. Billingsley Survey, Abstract 77,

Ellis County, Texas, as described as Tract I in deed dated October 9, 1998 from T. Noah Dyson and wife Anna Marie Dyson to Don McNally and wife Gladys McNally, recorded in Volume 1511, Page 1220, Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $47,230.00 127 feet by 87.5 feet, being 0.255 acres, more or less, situated in the S. Billingsley

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS ELLIS COUNTY

BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE an issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the District Court of Ellis County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on March 6, 2013, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in April, 2013, the same being the 2nd day of said month, at the Southeast Door, Ellis County Courthouse of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Waxahachie, Texas, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m. on said

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Adjudged Value: $66,100.00 SUIT NO. 19,215-TX Red Oak Independent School District, et al vs. Vickie Cobble, individually and as Trustee of the Sarah V. Cobble Family Trust of August 11, 1997, et al 0.23 acres, more or less, being Lot 23, Block 2, Lindell Estates, an addition in Ellis County, Texas, as described in deed dated September 14, 1967 from J.E. Kutscher and Harry V. Dulick to James M. Cobble, Sr. and wife Ida C. Cobble, recorded in Volume 522, Page 337, Deed Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $20,000.00 SUIT NO. 19,219-TX Waxahachie Independent School District, et al vs. Jose Santos Nino 0.35 acres, more or less, being Lot 6, J.C. Armstrong Addition, an addition to Ellis County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2049, Page 1816, Official Public Records of Ellis County, Texas.

Adjudged Value: $15,000.00 SUIT NO. 18,744-TX Waxahachie Independent School District, et al vs. John D. Stanton, et al *THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY WAS PREVIOUSLY STRUCK-OFF 3-2012 AND IS NOW BEING OFFERED FOR RESALE: 3.00 acres, more or less, situated in the Ellis County School Land Survey, Abstract 328, Ellis County, Texas; of which 0.245 acre lies with the county road; as described in deed dated November 17, 1988, from Veterans' Affairs to John Dudley Stanton, Sr. etux, in Volume 804, Page 815, Deed Records of Ellis County, Texas.

(182950) Adjudged Value: $94,520.00 (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Ellis County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner prescribed by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law.

Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Waxahachie, Texas, March 6, 2013.

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Sheriff Johnny Brown Ellis County, Texas

If you suspect an ad of being dishonest, please call our office at (972) 937-3310 or (972) 9381939 and speak with Sharon or Jennifer.

By: Josh Tate, Deputy Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (972) 923-5154.

RIGHTS RESERVED The publisher reserves the right to revise or reject, at its option, any advertisement which it deems objectionable either in subject or phraseology or which it may deem detrimental to its business.

102 PERSONALS MEALS-ONWHEELS of Johnson and Ellis Counties has volunteer opportunities in all Ellis County communities.

Meals are delivered by volunteers around the lunch hour. For more information, please contact Meals-OnWheels at (972) 3519943.

103 LOST LOST A PET? Call Midlothian Animal Control (972) 775-7614.

To be published 1 time LOST DOG in The Waxahachie "Saydee", mini Daily Light, Sunday, dachshund, female, red March 24, 2013. w/ grey in the face, shirt haired, last seen CAUSE NO. Old Italy Rd & Laguna 13-E-2056 Vista Dr. Please call Kimberly 972-921ESTATE OF 6731 or 972-921-6730 EVAH M. BOOHER, LOST DECEASED One male, one female IN COUNTY COURT Blue Tick Coon Hounds, both with AT LAW NO. 1 OF green collars & tags.

ELLIS COUNTY, Female is miTEXAS crochipped. Vicinity Pigg/Mustang Rds. off NOTICE TO Hwy. 287. (214) 980CREDITORS 0970.

On March 20, 2013, Letters Testamentary for the captioned Estate were issued to and are now held by Phillip M. Blevins, as Independent Executor.

All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims to Phillip M. Blevins as Independent Executor of the Estate, at the address given below, within the time prescribed by law.

The address of the Independent Executor of the Estate is: Phillip M. Blevins Independent Executor c/o Wray, Willett & Stoffer, P.L.L.C. 200 A North Rogers Street Waxahachie, Texas 75165 By: John C. Wray Texas Bar No.: 00797699 200 A North Rogers Street Waxahachie, Texas 75165 Telephone: (972) 938-1850 Facsimile: (972) 937-6844 ATTORNEY FOR THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR

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BUYER BEWARE! Many ads found in these classifieds come from distant points and the Waxahachie Daily Light, Midlothian Mirror and Ellis County Trading Post cannot always know the merit of the offers. We do not purposely run ads that are fraudulent or misleading.

We suggest when you are in doubt that you call the BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU before signing any contract.

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202 EMPLOYMENT WANT A CAREER

JOB OPENINGS

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Effective August 31, 1981, Texas law requires sellers of many business opportunities to register with the Secretary of State before advertising or selling any business opportunities. To obtain registration material, letters of exemption, or additional information, please contact the Secretary of State's Office, Business Opportunity Section, P.O. Box 13563, Austin, Texas 78711.

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801 WAXAHACHIE RESIDENTIAL

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