• Oct. 1 Bellmead Chamber meeting at noon at Bellmead Civic Center sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.• Nov. 5 Bellmead Chamber meeting at noon at Skate Country sponsored by Skate Country.• Dec. 3 Bellmead Chamber meeting at noon at Praise Temple sponsored by Cracker Barrel.• Jan. 7 Bellmead Chamber meeting at noon at Bellmead Civic Center.

Call (254) 799-1552 to sponsor a meeting.

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Bellmead City Update

National Night Out

Armstrong Wilson joins Chamber

La Vega Homecoming

2014 Bellmead Chamber of

Commerce Golf Tournament

Thank you to all of our teams and hole sponsors.

Proceeds from the annual Bellmead

Chamber of Commerce Golf

Tournamentprovides

scholarships for La Vega students. Scholarships will be presented at the membership

banquet in spring 2015.

Our winning teams all donated their

prize money back to the Chamber.

Crawford Austin played by Arthur Rhodes

1st Place

Waco Freightliner

8th Place

TYMCO

13th Place

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P.O. Box 154615 | 3400 Bellmead DriveBellmead, TX 76705

BellmeadChamber.comBusiness Hours:

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Monday, Wednesday & FridayPhone: (254)799-1552 Fax: (254) 799-9370

Office manager: Vivian Nowlin

Chamber Officers

President - Adam BarberVice President - Dr. Sharon M. Shields

Secretary/Treasurer - Kaye Morgan

Adam Barber Suzanne Chavez

Lynn EverettArmando Fajardo

Ritchie Garrett

Kaye Horacek Duane Hoxworth

Betty Mars Kaye Morgan

Jose NeiraRashmi Patel

Bellmead Chamber Directors

Contact Information400 E. Loop 340, Waco, Texas, 76705

LaVegaISD.orgPhone: (254) 799-4963 or (254) 299-6700

Fax: (254) 799-8642

Board of Trustees Randy Devorsky - President

Mildred Watkins - Vice PresidentWayne Samford - Secretary

Kevin P. Harris - Assistant SecretaryPhil Bancale - Board Member

Henry C. Jennings - Board Member Raymond Koon -Board Member

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Administration Superintendent

Dr. Sharon M. ShieldsDeputy Superintendent for Finance

Diane RoepkeAssistant Superintendent

for Personnel and Administration Dr. Valerie Baxter

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Connie Wilson

La Vega announced Duke Talent Search candidatesThe Duke Talent Search candidates for the 2014-15 school year at La Vega

Junior High School-George Dixon Campus are seventh graders: Ana Aguilar Ruiz, Jennifer Aleman, Kimbree Gordon, Simon Guerrero, Madeline Kiss, Joe Martinez, Antonio Montelongo, Zoe Ramirez, Isaias Roman, Jennifer Salazar and Bruno Torres.

In order to qualify as candidates, students must score at a very high level on an assessment test or the STAAR test. If students are interested, they are asked to take the SAT or ACT, which is the same one that high school juniors and seniors take

La Vega Pirates education FoundationThe mission of the

La Vega Pirates Edu-cation Foundation is to generate and dis-tribute resources to support creative and innovative programs that will enhance the quality of educational programs provided to our students.

Contributions to the La Vega Pirates Education Foundation can be mailed to:La Vega Pirates Education Foundation | P. O. Box 154897 | Waco, Texas 76715

For more information, contact Cindy Michaelis at cindy.michaelis@lavegaisd.org. The next La Vega Pirates Education Foundation Meeting is at noon Oct. 14 in the Building F Meeting Room.

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Aaron’s Sales & LeaseABC Health Care, Inc.Accelerated Power Marketing LLC Advantage FurnitureAdvantage PressAmerican BankAmerican Legion Post 121Armstrong WilsonATMOS EnergyThe Atrium of Bellmead Baird Brothers Express Car WashBaylor UniversityBBVA Compass Bellmead Community ClinicBellmead Enterprises LLC - ChevronBellmead Funeral HomeBellmead Lions Bellmead Pools Bellmead Strong RadioBest Western MotelBest Western Plus Waco NorthBetter Business Bureau Blue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBrazos Family DentistryBudget TaxCargill Caritas of WacoCen-Tex African American Chamber of CommerceCenter for Business Excellence Central Texas Senior Ministry Centroplex SweepingChristi’s Hamburgers

City of BellmeadCity of Lacy LakeviewCollin Street BakeryComet CleanersComfort Inn & SuitesComfort SuitesCountry Kitchen Cracker BarrelCunningham Brothers Transmissions and Total Auto Care Curtis Cox Jewelers Day’s InnDenny’sDirect AutoEagle Crest ApartmentsEddie Ray’s SmokehouseEl ConquistadorCoy EmertETMC Extraco Banks Festive OccasionsFirst Central Credit Union First Convenience Bank First Title Company of Waco GENCO Federal Credit UnionGo Small BizGold’s Gym ExpressGreater Waco ChamberH&R CarpetHampton Inn Waco North Robert HawkinsH-E-B Plus!Hewitt Chamber of CommerceHillcrest Baptist Medical Center Holiday Inn Home DepotHorace Mann/Seedmin Financial Services

H.O.T.C.O.G.Italian GraniteJack of All Trades J.M.J. Wrecking & Used Cars Knight’s Inn Lacy Lakeview Chamber of CommerceL-3 Platform IntegrationLa Vega Community ChurchLa Vega ISD La Vega Little LeagueLochridge PriestLone Star SteakhouseLoop 340 Overhead DoorsLorena Chamber of CommerceLuby’sLynn’s PharmacyMama Lena’s Pizza and SubEdward Jones Matthew DollarMatula InsuranceMazanec Construction McLennan Community CollegeMembers Choice Federal Credit UnionJudge Vicki MenardMichna’s Bar-B-Q Molly’s RestaurantMotel 6 Neel Assoc. Inc.NeighborWorks New Life Praise Center Oak Farms DairyOncor Pendley Party ProductionsPopeye’s of LaredoPraise Temple Assembly of God

Bellmead Chamber MembersPre-Paid LegalQuality Care of WacoR-Ash Properties Rapoport AcademyRed Man Bingo Rent-A-CenterRobinson Chamber of CommerceRoy Beatty Cleaners Sam’s Wholesale Club Sanderson FarmsScott and White ClinicsShipley’s Donuts Simer, Tetens and Fanning Attorneys at LawSkate CountryThe Smoke Zone Sparks Memorial United Methodist ChurchSteve’s PlaceTexas Animal Medical Center Texas BeverageTexas Machine & Tool Inc. Texas Meter and DeviceTexas State Technical College WacoThe Real Estate Company Time-Warner CableTLC Auto Sales TYMCO Inc.Vacations UnlimitedWaco and The Heart of Texas Waco Tribune-HeraldWalmart Super CenterWillis PlumbingKevin WilsonWireless ConceptsWoody Butler Homes

4 November 2014

City Hall 3015 Bellmead Drive 799-2436Community Center 3900 Parrish St. 799-2418

Non-emergency Numbers:Fire 700 Kane 799-1661Police 3015 Bellmead Drive 799-0251Ambulance 753-0355Bellmead Water Dept. 799-2436

Mayor Doss YoungbloodMayor Pro-TemGary MooreCouncil MembersCarlos Luna, Pct. 1Kevin Wilson, Pct. 2Gary Moore, At-Large Matthew Jordan, Pct. 3 U.F. Roberts, Pct. 4 Doss Youngblood, Pct. 5 Police Chief Lydia AlvaradoFire Chief / Marshal William T. Hlavenka, Jr.City ManagerBo Thomas City Secretary Cynthia Ward

Bellmead City GovernmentChief Finance Officer Victor Salas City AttorneyCharlie Buenger and Associates Municipal Court JudgeKathleen DowCity engineerJed SulakPublic Works DirectorScott ColemanCivic/ Tourism DirectorTony TorresIT ManagerDevin Kluk

Greetings Bellmead Citizens,

BELLMEAD’S BOOM-

ING! And Bellmead is get-ting Better all the time. The City Council voted to sell bonds to receive up to $8.5 million for the improvement of several infrastructure concerns and some capi-tal improvements. Three million dollars will be used for a new sewer intercep-tor line that will run near the eastern and southern border of the city. This will provide new sewer service for some residents and allow for the savings of thousands of dollars each year with a more efficient operation.

Major city streets that are slated for improvement at a cost of just more than $2 million will include Williams Road, Tirey Lane, Con-cord Road and a new road to provide easier access to the Civic and Tourism Center.

The fire station will re-ceive some needed modi-fications along with a new fire truck and a vehicle for the building inspector at a cost of about $700,000. The Municipal Court will be moving out of City Hall at a cost of $380,000, which will free up office space at City Hall.

The city will receive a new tractor with a lawn mower arm attached to re-place the worn out one we currently use for maintain-ing areas next to our streets at a cost of $200,000.

The police department will receive just more than $800,000 for a new com-munications/property room, a visitor parking lot and six vehicles with radios to provide increased public safety.

The last improvement will be a new water well to be sure that our wa-ter supply is strong for many years into the future. These changes will take time and may not all hap-

Bellmead updatepen in the first year or two, but they are all financed and in the works. The best news about all of these costly improvements for a Better Bellmead is that Chief Finance Officer Vic-tor Salas and City Manager Bo Thomas found a way to provide these $8.2 million of needed improvements by substituting new bonds for the old bonds, which are being paid off resulting in no property tax increase. This shows that even at City Hall BELLMEAD MEANS BUSINESS!

Our City Council meeting was Sept. 9. We opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and a public comment period. We ap-proved minutes from pre-vious meetings and after a short reporting period followed with the regular agenda.

• We had some discus-sion about a new ordinance for a drought contingency plan that outlined the steps to take in the event that a drought hit and we suffered a severe water shortage. This ordinance is required by the state to be passed every few years. Our cur-rent overall plan is not being changed by this ordinance and the first two readings passed. A public hearing and workshop agenda may be scheduled to discuss this in more detail prior to the final reading and passing of the ordinance.

• Two additional ordi-nances were approved on their third and final read-ings. One was to approve the court to utilize a new online payment system and the other was to adopt the tax rate of the upcoming fiscal year at $0.298608 per $100 value of property. This means that a home worth $100,000 would continue to pay $298.61 per year in tax-es to the City of Bellmead, which is the same as last year. This rate is one of the lowest in McLennan County.

• We authorized Tyler Technologies to develop

programming to allow new water meter information to be entered electronically into our computer system. We also renewed our an-nual contract with Motorola for our police dispatch con-soles.

• Also police-related, we authorized the purchase of six new police cars and five new radios. We are getting five Ford Interceptor Se-dans (one unmarked) and one Chevrolet Tahoe super-visor vehicle. These were determined to be the most practical and useful for the needs of the city. We also authorized the purchase of a vehicle for the fire depart-ment’s building official to use. Although these funds are coming from certificates of obligation (bonds) the tax percentage rate for the City remains unchanged for the upcoming year.

• Council approved the payment of just more than $550,000 for the sewer infrastructure project that was completed near Sam’s Club. This money is com-ing mostly from our re-serves in the special fund for these types of projects and a small amount from the Bellmead Economic Development Corpora-tion. We also have many more infrastructure projects that will begin within a few months to ensure a Better Bellmead.

• After spending all of this money we are looking to re-gain some as well. Council authorized the auction sell of surplus items. This will be handled through Prop-ertyroom.com or Gov Deals and should net the City a fair sum of money.

National Night Out is a time for coming together and enjoying each other as a community. It is sched-uled for 6 p.m. Oct. 7 in Brame Park. I thank you for allowing me to serve in my seventh year on City Coun-cil. It is an honor. Have a safe and beautiful day in Bellmead!

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Bellmead City CalendarZumba Class6 to 7 p.m. | Mondays Bellmead Civic Center | Free City Council Meeting The regular monthly City Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at City Hall.

Bellmead.comOnline payment, meeting and community information and calendar of events.

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Bellmead Civic Center3900 Parrish | Bellmead TX 76705

(254) 799-2418BellmeadCivicCenter.com

The Bellmead Civic Center is available for rental for all types of occasions. The Civic Center consists of three rooms, Auditorium, Lions Room and the Senior Room.

eMPLOYMeNT OPPORTuNITY ADMINISTRATIVe ASSISTANT

Part Time Position 12 to 20 hours per weekPRIMARY PURPOSE/FUNCTION:• To coordinate the office duties, mission and goals of the Bellmead Chamber of Commerce.• To organize and maintain complete records of the membership and transactions of the Chamber.• To promote the business members, build positive relationships with members, recruit new members through community involvement.QuALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School education or equivalent

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:Proficient skills in typing, word processing, file maintenance, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint PresentationFunctional knowledge of accounting principles, data entry and analysisEffective organizational skills for setting up meetings, conducting surveys and meeting new and current membersEffective communication and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE:Previous office experience EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, printer, copier, calculatorSend resume to: Bellmead Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 154615, Bellmead, TX 76705

BellmeadCivicCenter.comInformation on room rentals and upcoming events.

BellmeadeDC.comInformation on programs to help businesses in Bellmead prosper as well as properties that are for sale.

BellmeadChamber.comThe Bellmead Chamber of Commerce promotes business and raises funds for scholarships for La Vega students.

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2014 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

Thank you to all of our teams and hole sponsors.

Proceeds from the annual Bellmead

Chamber of Commerce Golf

Tournamentprovides

scholarships for La Vega students.

Shipley’s Donuts

edward Jones Matthew Dollar

Seedmin Financial

Rush Truck Center

GeNCO Federal Credit union

Scholarships will be presented at the membership

banquet in spring 2015.

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2014 Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

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The Atrium of BellmeadBikers Against Child Abuse Fund-RaiserThe Bikers Against Child Abuse Waco Chapter will host its fifth anniversary and fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at Legion Post 121 in Elm Mott. Dinner will be fried fish, jambalaya and all the fixins.

• Live music by John Epperson and Drivin Blind and Damon Something • Chicken drop• Bike games• Silent and live acution• Door prizes• 50/50

10 November 2014

Texas Ranger Museum and Hall of Fame & Museum offers programs for guests:

Texas Roots: The Art of Lee HerringThe Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum presents Texas Roots: The Art of Lee Herring through Jan. 11. The exhibit features more than 20 works of art by the 2007 State of Texas Artist. Herring is a master at capturing the American West. These works are available for purchase, and 40% of the sale price will be donated to the Texas Ranger Museum’s Bicentennial Fund to renovate and expand the museum in preparation for the Texas Ranger Bicentennial in 2023. A full list of artworks and prices will be available at TexasRanger.org.

Boots and Badges: Celebrating 50 YearsThe Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, Museum Board and City of Waco invite you to saddle up and join in the festivities as we celebrate the founding of the TRHFM in 1964.

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Invoices, payroll, financial statements and bank recon-ciliations take time, and Armstrong Wilson can provide these services and documentation so business owners can get back to business.

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New MemberArmstrong Wilson joins Bellmead Chamber

• Oct. 1 Noon, Bellmead Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon, Bellmead Civic Center; 5 p.m., Pirate fitness with Tyler, La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus Gym• Oct. 2 11:30 a.m., PAC/SHAC/SDFSC meeting, Building F Meeting Room; 5 p.m., Dance Fitness with Lacy, La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus Gym; 5:30 p.m., GED / ESL classes, Family Resource Enter• Oct. 3 La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus Fundraiser Pickup and Thunderbash / Limo Ride• Oct. 6-10 Fire Prevention Week• Oct. 6 5 p.m., Pirate Fitness with Tyler, La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus• Oct. 7 5 p.m, Dance Fitness with Lacy, La Vega Intermediate School H.P. Miles Campus Gym• Oct. 14 1 to 2 p.m., La Vega Pirates Education Foundation meeting, Building F Meeting Room• Oct. 21 7 p.m., La Vega ISD Board of Trustees meeting, Administration Building

La Vega ISD Calendar

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La Vega High School Modoc Pirates Varsity Football ScheduleOct. 3 TBA OPEN H-HOME Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Gatesville H-LVHS Pirate Stadium Oct. 17 7:30 p.m. China Spring H-LVHS Pirate Stadium Oct. 24 7:30 p.m. Lampasas A-Lampasas HS Oct. 31 7:30 p.m. Burnet ^Parents Night H-LVHS Pirate Stadium Nov. 7 7:30 p.m. Robinson A-Robinson HS

La Vega Varsity Volleyball ScheduleOct. 3 Lorena Away JV V F 4:30 p.m.Oct. 7 *Gatesville Home F JV V 5 p.m.Oct. 10 *Robinson Home JV V F 5 p.m.Oct. 14 *Connally Away F JV V 5 p.m.Oct. 17 *China Spring Home JV V F 4:30 p.m.Oct. 21 *Lorena Home F JV V 5 p.m.Oct. 24 *Gatesville Away JV V F 4:30 p.m.Oct. 28 *Robinson Away F JV V 5 p.m.PLAYOFFSNov 3-4 Bi-District Playoffs TBA VNov 6-8 Area Playoffs TBA VNov 10-11 Regional Quarterfinals TBA VNov 14-15 Regional Tournament Bryan HS VNov 20-22 State Tournament Garland V

Dress Requirements for LVISD eventsThe following items are not permitted at LVISD events:1. Improperly fit clothing; baggy pants, overly tight clothes, or clothes that expose “swim-suit area” body parts2. Halter tops, tank tops, bare midriffs, low cut necklines, strapless or backless tops, spaghetti straps, sheer or see-through clothing3. Skirts or shorts that are short enough to be distracting are not permitted. Skirts and shorts will be considered in violation if they are not finger-length when arm is fully extended vertically alongside body, and shoulders are in a relaxed position4. Undergarments, pajamas, boxer shorts or other clothing not designed to be worn as an outer garment; slippers5. Gang associated clothing or colors as defined by administration and LVISD PD6. Head Coverings (do-rags or bandanas)7. Electronic smoking elements (e-cigarettes)

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Bellmead Community Calendar• Thursdays - Noon to 1 p.m., Bellmead Lions Club meets at Bellmead Civic Center• Oct. 1 Bellmead Chamber meeting at noon at Bellmead Civic Center sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.• Oct. 7 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., National Night

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Out, Brame Park• Nov. 5 Bellmead Chamber meeting at noon at Skate Country sponsored by Skate Country.• Nov. 27 Thanksgiving• Dec. 3 Bellmead Chamber meeting at noon at Praise Temple sponsored by Praise Temple and Cracker BellmeadChamber.com

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Bellmead Chamber of Commerce meeting, Bellmead Civic Center• March 4 Noon to 1 p.m., Bellmead Chamber of Commerce meeting, Bellmead Civic CenterTo have your meeting added to this calendar, call 254) 749-7073.