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Waco Farmers Market Growth Continues
urday mornings. You will see people of all ages,
both young and old. College kids enjoy grabbing
brunch at the market, families bring their children
to ride the train or listen to the live music. The
market has also become a place to just hang out
and then of course there are many shoppers on
hand. You will even spot several of the four-legged
varieties. Pets are very welcome, on leashes of
course.
Kristi Pereira, WDFM Manager states, “I think it
has definitely grown in size and I meet new people
who attend the market week after week, so it is
continuing to grow in popularity as well.”
“We are open rain or shine, within reason
of course. If there is lightning or other extreme
weather conditions, we will close,” Pereira adds.
By DEDRA DAVIS,
Staff Writer
One of Waco’s outdoor treasures, the Waco
Downtown Farmers Market, has seen tremendous
growth and popularity and continues to produce
entertainment for Saturday morning Wacoans.
On any given Saturday, you will have between
35-40 vendors, ranging from farmers, artists, food
trucks, coffee vendors and vineyards selling their
wares, just among a few. Visiting the market and
purchasing the items the merchants have for sell
helps support local farmers, artists, shop-owners
and food truck operators.
The WDFM has only been in business a little
over four years and has experienced a lot of rapid
growth and booming notoriety. With more vendors
and more visitors, it is quite a busy place on Sat-
AroundTheCounty
Dr Pepper Swap Meet Saturday
If you are a Dr Pepper collector then Saturday is your day.
Bring your collectibles to the Swap Meet
at the Waco Hilton Sat., March 12, 10 a. m
to 3 p. m.
Get them appraised or even swap them for
something different. Wilton Lanning will be on
hand there Saturday.
See ad on Page 6 for more information.
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Bellmead
gets new
Strip Center
NSDAR to Learn about DNA Investigations
Elizabeth Gordon Bradley Chapter of
National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution (NSDAR) will meet at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Austin Avenue
United Methodist Church, 1300 Austin Avenue.
Jennifer McWilliams, Historic Cemetery
Preservation Coordinator and member of
Texas Historical Commission, will speak on
“Archeological DNA Investigations in Texas
Cemeteries.”
For more information, call 881-1681.
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Passion Week Revival at Remembrance Faith
Remembrance Faith Church, located at
3625 Sleeper, Waco will have a three day
revival during Passion Week. The revival
speaker will be Eliseo Garcia, Associate Pastor of the Potter’s House, Waco. The revival
will be held Friday, March 25th and Saturday,
March 26th, 6:30 p.m. and Sunuday, March
27th at 10:30 a.m. with special music by
United by One and Divine Project.
For more information, contact Pastor
Sherman McPhaul at 254-229-4595.
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True Vine, Rembembrance Faith to
host Combine Good Friday Service
True Vine Worship Center and Remembrance Faith Church will hold a combined
Good Friday Service of the Seven Last
Words of Jesus Christ at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25th, 2016.
The service will be held at True Worship
Center at N. 24th and Colonial Ave. The
public is invited to attend.
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Central Texas Ceramic Expo Set In West
The West, Central Texas Ceramic Expo
and Handcrafted Items will hold its 14th annual Ceramic Show Saturday, March 19th,
10 am to 4 pm and March 20th, 11 am to 3
pm at the the Knights of Columbus Council
2305 Hall, located at 2547 Jerry Mashek
Drive in West.
Ceramic & Doll supplies, decals, clear
glaze, bisque,molds, slips, kilns, brushes,
cleaning tools, paints and more will be available at the show from booth vendors. Competition entries will be received and judged
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 18.
The show also will include ceramic and porcelain supplies for sale, Raku classes, Make
‘n Takes, handcrafted items, door prizes and
more. Admission costs $2 for adults and $1
for children. For category and entry information, visit www.westceramicshow.com.
For more information, contact Ginny
(GRD) Urban, [email protected], 716-5227; Lynda
Brown, 972-279-0857; Renate Edwards,
830-816-5111; or Eileen Lyster, 254-7550026.
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ROBINSON GT STUDENTS HELP FUZZY FRIENDS. The 1st-3rd grade GT students of Robinson had a Candy
Gram fundraiser in February to benefit Fuzzy Friends. About $430 was raised doing the fundraiser an the money was used to purchase supplies and food items to donate to Fuzzy Friends. Today was the day that we took
our donation (410 pounds of dog and cat food, cat liter, cleaning supplies, animal shampoo, leashes, etc.). It
was a great experience for the kids and we managed to make it home without any cats or dogs! Thanks to all
who helped with or supported the Candy Gram fundraiser. Today was possible because of you. It’s a great day
Jose Sanchez, owner
JMJ Wrecking and Used
Cars in Bellmead, is building a new strip center on
Interstate 35, next to the
popular Collins Street Bakery. Owner Sanchez says
one renter could take the
whole building or it can be
divided into three stores,
approximately 43 x 40 or
48 x 45.
The official address is
2001 Harrison. The area is
only minutes from the new
McLane Stadium on I-35
and only blocks from HEB
and the booming Bellmead
business district.
For more information,
Sanchez can be reached at
799-5029.
China Spring Bosqueville Lions Club Hosts Free Eye Screening
By DEDRA DAVIS,
Staff Writer
The Lions Club, nationally, is
known for serving, leading, planning and supporting the communities in which the club resides in.
The China Spring Bosqueville Area
Lions Club is no exception.
The club held an eye screening Saturday, February 20, at
Journey Christian Community in
China Spring, and with the help of
members were able to help many
children, as well as adults.
This was the first of many eye
screenings that the China Spring
Bosqueville Area Lions Club is
planning to hold. There were 30
students and ten adults screened.
The local club tested students as
young as six months old and adults
in their 50’s with many ages in
between. The students were from
Bosqueville and China Spring.
Lions Clubs, nationally, are
known for their awareness and
philanthropy with all things eyes
and vision. Lions Clubs in the United
States have contributed more than
$415 million to fund the SightFirst
program and have saved eyesight
around the world. And eyeglass recycling is one of the Lions most popular
and charitable endeavors.
Joe Kucera, Ed.D. is the Assistant
Superintendent of the China Spring
Independent School District and
also the First Vice President of the
China Spring Bosqueville Area Lions
Club. He states about the first eye
screening, “It was a learning experience. We hope to do it yearly and to
screen in the neighborhood 400-500
students in the future. For our first
time, we wanted to start small.”
“We sent a flyer advertising the
screening out K-6 in the China Spring
schools and K-8 in the Bosqueville
schools. In addition, we asked all
Lions to spread the word. Lots of
word of mouth advertising was used”,
he continued.
Kucera explains, “It is amaz-
ABOVE-(left to right): Joe Kucera, Brian Richardson (taking
picture) and Dr. Mike Mellgren giving a child an eye screen
test. RIGHT: The eye screening was held Saturday, February 20, at Journey Christian Community in China Spring.
-- CHINA SPRING BOSQUEVILLE AREA LIONS CLUB PHOTOS.
ing technology that allows
us to give children a free
eye screening in less than
a minute. If it finds some
irregularities, we can recommend that the parents take
the child to see a doctor for
an eye exam. This is a quick
way to give students and
parents a peace of mind and
good information.”
“We are currently looking for eye doctors that will
partner with us in the future.
We hope to find a doctor that
we can send students to for
a complete eye exam at a
reduced rate. We are looking
for a partnership,” Kucera
expresses.
The China Spring
Bosqueville Area Lions
Club now has about 25
members and are looking
to grow.
The next Lion’s Club
event in the China Spring
and Bosqueville area will
be is a spaghetti dinner held
in April called Lotsa’ Pasta.
The event will offer spaghetti, salad, garlic bread
and dessert in the dark.
Dessert will be served
while you are wearing a
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Hometown News * March 11, 2016
OBITUARIES
Joyce Gail Heady McBride
July 20,1945-March 5,2016
On March 5, this amazing
woman left this world to be
reunited with her husband
Bob, her Mother and Dad, and
all her siblings. Her life will
be celebrated in a memorial
services on Thursday, March
17, at 6:30 pm in Mart Texas,
at Littlepage Funeral Home,
711 East TX Ave.
Joyce was born in Dallas,
Texas to a William Andrew
Heady, and Mattie Lee Floyd
Heady. She spent most of
her younger years in the Dallas area. She later moved to
Arizona where she lived for many years. This is where
she met and married George Gleason Moore and immediately started a family. She was blessed with three
daughters Angela Gail Moore, Diana Rochel Moore, and
Tammy Dena Moore. Her life revolved around these three
gifts. After about three years, she and George had moved
back to Texas near Waco where her marriage to George
ended. She owned and managed her own restaurant in
Abbott, Texas for many years. This is where she met her
second husband Edward O. Williams, who owned the truck
stop next door to her restaurant. After they married, they
relocated to Whitney, Texas where they spent the next 17
years raising her girls. Although they remain friends, they
divorced after those 17 years. Joyce was a very hard
worker. She was a waitress in many restaurants in the Central Texas area, and she ran her own cleaning service as
well. Several years later, she met the love of her life, Bobby
McBride. They married on Valentine’s Day, and spent the
next twenty years together living life to the fullest. She lost
him to Parkinson’s disease eight years ago. For the past
two years she has struggled with her health, yet the last
six months have been great and her health had gotten so
much better. She was finally back to her old self, and this
was a true blessing to all of us. She was very caring and
loving to all who knew her. She constantly gave people
things because she would tell us they needed more than
she did. She was often very trusting to a fault, and would
give the shirt off her back to anyone in need. She was fun
to be around, and love to sing and dance. Her favorite
holiday of Halloween because she loved to dress up. Her
contagious smile, laughter, and love for oldies music will
remain forever embedded in our hearts and mind. She will
be greatly missed.
She is proceeded in death her husband, Bobby McBride, her parents William and Mattie, five brothers, and
three sisters. She is survived by three daughters Angela
and husband John Antis of Robinson, Diana and husband
David Sitton of Humble, and Tammy and husband Doug
Matthys of Mart; her grandchildren Makenzy, John-Tyler,
Kaleb, and Kyle Antis of Robinson; Zach Matthys and
fiancé Jennifer, and Amanda Matthys of Mart; Rachelle
Sitton, Courtney, and husband Tony Nichols, Kaleigh,
and Devin Sitton all of Humble: four great-grandchildren
McKinley Smith, Raelyn Orta, Adleigh Nichols and born
March 7th Aubrey Nichols all of Humble; many nieces,
nephews, and amazing friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be madeto Littlepage Funeral Home to help with
burial expenses.
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Association (TSPRA). Representatives from around Region 12 with awards, pictured from left: Mary Senter, Waco ISD; Wendy
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CSMS Student to Compete in National Meet
SAM WEBB
Sam Webb, a seventh grade student at China Spring Middle School,
has earned a competition slot in the AAU National Tae Kwon Do Championship Contest, held in Florida during the week of July 4.
Sam fought an older age group and higher weight division in the Dallas regional qualifying meet on Sunday, February 21 in the 14-15 year
old boys Intermediate Division. When asked about fighting out of his
division, young Webb replied, "It was a little intimidating fighting bigger
and more experienced guys, but it all came down to focus and form, and
my teacher drills that with me at every lesson." That training paid off
for Sam in the nine-hour long qualifying event. Sam fought successfully
with two wins and one loss, earning third place and a berth at Nationals.
Sam's proud parents are Nick and Julie Webb, and Sam's Tae Kwon
Do instructor is Grand Master and four-time AAU Champion James
Londonberg of Family Martial Arts of Central Texas, located in China
Spring and Woodway. Sam has studied martial arts for two years with
Master Londonberg in the China Spring studio.
VA Upgrades to Crisis and Suicide Hotline
The Veterans Crisis Line is
forming a closer bond with the
suicide prevention office and
mental health services, indicating that the Department
of Veterans Affairs is taking
seriously its role in reducing
veteran suicides.
Among the changes:
* Veterans will have their
calls answered promptly by
someone who is experienced.
Calls pertaining to non-crisis
matters will be diverted to
other VA resources, freeing
up the crisis responders.
* Eighty-eight more staffers are being hired, on top of
the 300 already at the crisis
line.
* Improvements to the
phone systems to handle
increased demand.
As an indication of how
much the upgrades are
needed, the crisis line sent
emergency responders to in-
tervene with veterans in crisis
11,000 times last year. Do the
math: That’s over 30 veterans
per day. With the online chat
and phone text functions, crisis staffers talked to 300,000
veterans last year.
But they can’t do it alone.
If you know a veteran who
might be in crisis, either now
or in the future, become
familiar with the information
at www.veteranscrisisline.
net. You’ll find information on
the warning signs of suicide,
suicide and crisis resources,
and ways you can help. Make
your first stop on “The Signs
of Crisis” and click on “Iden-
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Pictured-veggies at
market; vendor at market;
WDFM Welcome Booth. -DEDRA DAVIS PHOTO.
The Downtown Waco Farmers Market hosts between 35-40 vendors, ranging from farmers, artists, food trucks, coffee vendors
and vineyards selling their wares every Saturday. -- DEDRA DAVIS PHOTOS.
Farmers Market
Continued From Page 1
“The Waco Downtown
Farmers Market is a wonderful community gathering
place where we can all support local farmers, prepared
food vendors, and artisans.
In an age where we have
become disconnected from
our food, the farmers market
offers an alternative that
benefits the entire community. There is something
for everyone at the Waco
Downtown Farmers Market!”
The Market is open every
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m., and is also open
on Tuesdays from 3:00 p.m.
to 7:00 p.m., seasonally, featuring the best local agricultural producers and artisan
vendors neighboring Waco.
Beginning Tuesday, April
Lions Club
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blindfold. Eating your “Dessert in the Dark” will raise
awareness for people who
are blind or who are sightimpaired. Lotsa’ Pasta and
Dessert in the Dark will raise
funds for scholarships for both
China Spring High School
and Bosqueville High School
seniors and will be held Sunday, April 24, at China Spring
Elementary, located at 200
Bob Johnson Road in China
Spring, from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for
adults and $6 for children.
Newly chartered on November 25, 2014, the China
Spring-Bosqueville Lions
have 26 members. The club
has helped the community
in many ways by helping
with children who need eyeglasses and also those who
don’t have enough to eat.
Since the club has been
active in the area again,
they have had many events
including Fill-A-Fiat, where
they had a food collection to
benefit McLennan County
Pack of Hope. The food and
funds raised will help provide
food for children and families
who have need. The China
Spring-Bosqueville Area Lions Club also has provided
support to the Empowerment
House and supported CoPartners for Christ, in China
Spring. The club awarded
four $500 scholarships to
seniors, from Bosqueville
and China Spring, last May
and will give out scholarships
again this year.
In the China Spring and
Bosqueville area, you can
drop off your used eyeglasses at the China Spring Independent School District
Administration building, Lake
5, the mid-week market will
return.
Although the Tuesday
afternoon market is not as
busy as the Saturday morning market, you can still buy
a variety of items from the
vendors.
“It is smaller than Saturday,” Pereira continues,
“and I am estimating that we
will have anywhere from 1015 vendors. We will resume
the Tuesday Market in April
and we have several fun
things planned for this time
around. ”
She explains further, “For
Tuesday Market, we are
planning events, multiple
times each month. Some
things in the works are a
community picnic, dance
demos, a Spring Fling hosted by Baylor Campus Kitchens and the Urban Garden-
ing Coalition, and more!”
Available at the market
are not only fresh fruits and
vegetables, but you can also
buy artisan cheeses made in
Lorena, homemade natural
dog treats, gourmet popsicles, flowers and plants,
homemade tamales, and ice
cream, as well as lotions and
creams for keeping mosquitoes away. There are also
fresh cold-pressed bottled
juices from a juice bar, made
of fruits and vegetables. All
hand-made or grown locally.
Many local food trucks
are at the market to provide their goods, as in good
feasts. Gourmet grilled
cheeses, crepes, tacos and
burritos, and many more.
Most vendors accept
cards for all of those shoppers that are paper-free, and
the WDFM Welcome Booth
Shore Funeral Home, located
on Steinbeck Bend Drive, and
China Spring First United
Methodist Church.
The China SpringBosqueville Lion’s Club
meets once a month for lunch
at Manny’s On the River,
located at 1620 N. M.L.K.,
Jr Blvd, in Waco. Everyone
is welcome to join the meeting and the Lions Club have
a room in the back of the
restaurant reserved every
month. The next meeting is
Wednesday, March 16 at
noon.
offers the Token System to
use at the booths that do not
have card processors. The
Token System is an easy
and simple way to purchase
from the vendors, only having to swipe your card once,
in exchange for the tokens,
in increments of $1 and $5.
The Market Token Systems
accepts credit/debit/EBT
card.
The Waco Downtown
Farmers Market is also
selling the official Farmers
Market T-Shirts for $15, on
Tuesdays and Saturdays at
the Community Booth, as
well as burlap tote bags and
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The fun starts at 1 pm
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Lunch and distribution of tickets begins at 1 pm
Children 12 and under must be accompanied
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Special thanks to the Baylor Ambassadors.
For more information, call 710 -8301.
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Texas Food Truck Showdown Returns to Waco April 2
The Texas Food Truck Showdown, hosted by the Greater
Waco Chamber of Commerce, will present its second annual event in downtown Waco on April 2. This year’s event
will feature an expanded venue of 40 food trucks, a grand
prize of $5,000, presale tickets, live entertainment and more.
Celebrity judging will take place from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Food trucks will sell their signature dish from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m., where the public can vote on the People’s Choice
award winner. Trucks will only take Tasty Tickets during
this time to speed up food lines and focus on serving their
signature dish.
Presale Tasty Tickets are now available at theTexasFoodTruckShowdown.com/tickets. Tickets can also be purchased
during the event. One Tasty Ticket is $4 for a 4 oz signature
dish. Food trucks will reopen at 5 p.m. with their full menus
available until 9:30 p.m., and Tasty Tickets will no longer
be accepted at that time.
“We are really excited about this new Waco tradition,”
Jane Woodard
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said Julina Macy, director of communications for the Greater
Waco Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s showdown will
have even more to offer folks than last year, including a
Kids Zone for family fun, complimentary Water Bottle Fill Up
Stations and outdoor concert, in addition to all of the food
trucks. The Texas Food Truck Showdown is a free event that
combines great food and a celebration of Waco.”
Food trucks from across Texas will be featuring a variety of food from fish tacos and sushi to lasagna, pizza and
more. The pet-friendly showdown will include live entertainment of Back in Black, a tribute concert to AC/DC at 6 p.m.;
chalk art by Creative Waco’s local artists; live broadcasts
from iHeartMedia on site from Waco 100; Beer and Wine
Gardens; and a Sunset Cinema from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Celebrity judges include Darron DeRosa, chef instructor at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Dallas;
Brett Burmeister, managing editor and owner of Food
Carts Portland, a resource for street food enthusiasts; and
Chef Michael Osborne, a current teacher in culinary arts at
TSTC’s Waco Campus.
The presenting sponsor of The Texas Food Truck Showdown is National Lloyds Insurance Company; silver sponsors are MarathonNorco Aerospace, Baylor Alumni Network
and Total Placement; and bronze sponsors are Allstate and
Waco Restaurant Supply. The champion prize sponsor is
Providence Healthcare Network, movie sponsors are the
Hippodrome and Brazos Media Technologies, the shirt sponsor is Regent Care Center, the Kid Zone sponsor is Baylor
Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest and the movie tie
down sponsor is Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.
Follow The Texas Food Truck Showdown at Facebook.
com/TheTexasFoodTruckShowdown or Twitter.com/thetfts
to receive up-to-date information on the event.
For more information about the event or competing food
trucks, visit theTexasFoodTruckShowdown.com or call
Amanda Haygood at (254) 757-5611.
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with the company name, address and “RFP #16-008”.
EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH BENEFITS, PRESCRIPTION
DRUG BENEFITS, SECTION 125 HEALTH PLAN AND COBRA
ADMINISTRATION
Written inquiries may be directed to the HR Director, Amanda Talbert, via
email [email protected] or fax at (254)757-5073. The
cut-off for questions relating to the RFP will be March 24, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
CST. The proposals will be opened in the McLennan County Purchasing
Office at 3:30 March 30, 2016 located at 214 North 5th Street, Waco,
Texas 76701.
Payment of premiums or fees shall be based on the terms of the awarded
contract(s), but are expected to be based on a monthly schedule to be paid
by check or electronic fund transfer.
Respondents should bid on the basis set out in the Request for Proposal
Specifications. Proposals should reflect all fees and charges as set out
in the Request for Proposal Specifications. No bond is required of the
Respondent.
The County reserves the right to reject all proposals, or waive any
technicalities where such is in the County’s best interest.
The proposal evaluation and selection process will be based on the
criteria below. The weight assigned to each of these parameters will be
as indicated below.
Evaluation FactorsPoints
Price 50
Quality of Response and Services
10
Meeting Needs as Described in the RFP
30
Any Other Relevant Factors
10
Total100
Note: a further explanation of the evaluation factors will be included in
the RFP. The “meeting needs” will encompass the proposers provider
network solutions.
All offers for group medical plan benefits should be submitted net of any
commissions or finder’s fees.
While McLennan County is interested in the most efficient pricing and
services from each Proposer and prefers to receive proposals net of
any commissions, on any non-group medical benefit product offers, if
commissions or finder’s fees are included in the proposed rates, the
Proposer should identify any non-employee of the Proposers who is acting
as an agent for the Proposer and fully disclose and commissions or fees
included in the proposed rates.
McLennan County will only accept one proposal per carrier or service
provider. Multiple proposals will not be accepted.
Note:
Explanation of evaluation factors, not required in the ad. Note will need
in the proposal.
The Proposer’s failure to provide information relative to the above criteria
may result in McLennan County deeming such proposal non-responsive
and may, at its sole discretion result in elimination of said proposal from
further consideration. McLennan County reserves the right to conduct other
evaluation and measurements of the proposals as may be necessary to
make an informed decision.
Price. Purchase price [including without limitation, as applicable to a
particular category of Services, price competitiveness, any extended rate,
fee or financial guarantees, and other financial arrangements such as
guaranteed cost contracts, and the total long-term cost McLennan County
to acquire the Proposer’s services].
Quality. Quality of the Proposer’s services [including without limitation,
as applicable to a particular category of Services, the quality of service,
staff experience, claims processing organization and procedures, provider
network, financial status of the Proposer, benefits offered, management
information reporting capabilities, claims turnaround time].
Meeting Needs. Extent to which the services in a proposal meet
McLennan County’s needs including without limitation, as applicable
to a particular category of Services, responsiveness to the terms,
conditions, and specifications contained in this RFP, the willingness and
ability of the Proposer to work well with any other awarded Proposers,
local representation and support, the capabilities of the Proposer to
accommodate the future needs or requests of McLennan County, bundling
of multiple categories of Services by the Proposer. McLennan County will
be paying particular attention to the proposed network(s) proposed.
Other Relevant Factors. The completeness of the proposal response and
deviations or any other factor deemed relevant by McLennan County.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF BID
Region 7 ESC is soliciting bids on
behalf of 146 education entities & two
education service centers in the Region
7 Purchasing Cooperative. Bids are
solicited for the following:
CATEGORY/OPENING DATE/TIME
Library Books & Supplies/May 10,
2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Custodial Supplies/May 10, 2016/1:30
PM CNTL
Classroom Calculators/May 10,
2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Bread/Milk/May 10, 2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Musical Instruments/Service, Equipment
& Supplies/May 12, 2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Construction, Building & Supplies/May
12, 2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Classroom Furniture & Supplies/May 17,
2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Plumbing Supplies/May 19, 2016/1:30
PM CNTL
Electrical Supplies/May 19, 2016/1:30
PM CNTL
Food Service/May 19, 2016/1:30 PM
CNTL
Copy Paper/May 19, 2016/1:30 PM
CNTL
Educational Activities & Supplies/July 26,
2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Uniforms: Athletic; Band; Performance/
July 26, 2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Mobile Communication Equipment/
Supplies/July 28, 2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Contracted Services/July 28, 2016/1:30
PM CNTL
Computer Hardware & Supplies/August
02, 2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Network Systems & Supplies/August 02,
2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Printing & Printing Supplies/August 04,
2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Vocational Equipment & Supplies/ August
04, 2016/1:30 PM CNTL
Bid specifications may be accessed at:
https://purchasing.esc7.net, (903) 9886859 or [email protected]. Bids will
be opened at the ESC on each opening
date and time. Region 7 reserves the
right to make final decisions as to the
best interest of the Cooperative.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is hereby given that
original Letters of Administration
for the Estate of Kevin William
Sanders, Deceased, were issued
on March 2, 2016 in Cause No.
2016-0032 PR1, pending in the
County Court of McLennan County,
Texas, to: Sarah Elaine Sanders,
Independent Administratix of the
Estate of Kevin William Sanders.
All persons having claims
against this Estate which is
currently being administered are
required to present them to the
undersigned within the time and
in the manner prescribed by law.
c/o: Sarah Elaine Sanders
Karen C. Matkin
Attorney at Law
PO Box 407
Waco, Texas 76703-0407
DATED the 3rd day of March,
2016.
Karen C. Matkin
Attorney for Estate
State Bar No.: 13197400
PO Box 407
Waco, Texas 76703-0407
Telephone: (254) 776-1752
Facsimile: (254) 741-6022
Email: [email protected]
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South 40 Outdoor Expo set for March 19, 20
The 4th annual South 40 Outdoor Expo
presented by FunTown RV is set for March
19th and 20th at the Extraco Events Center
in Waco, Texas. Organizers of this two-day
Expo anticipate sunny weather for its attendees to enjoy all it has to offer. Expo times for
Saturday are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and parking
are free. Wayne Bonner, Chairman of the South
40 Outdoor Expo Committee stated, “We
are hoping this event continues to grow and
educate the community in the many outdoor
activities available in Central Texas while
investing in our future through scholarships.” This annual scholarship fundraiser offers
many attractions and activities such as Waco
Motorsports All Terrain Test Track, rock climbing wall, bungee trampolines and aquatic
demonstrations. Cabela’s Kids Country
provides many free activities for children of
all ages to include fishing. The Expo also features a barbeque cookoff and a car and motorcycle show. Exhibitors include RVs, boats, motorcycles, ATVs,
outdoor gear and lawn equipment outside
along with a wide variety of exhibitors inside
the Extraco Events Center.
On Friday and Saturday, both the individual or corporate barbeque teams in the South
40 BBQ Cook-off presented by Slovacek
Sausage will show off their skills to see who
makes the best barbeque in Central Texas. The individual BBQ Cook-off is sanctioned by
Lone Star BBQ Society and prize money is
awarded to the winners. Sign up online now
to see if you’ve got what it takes to win and
enjoy this fun-filled event. The South 40 Showdown presented by
Waco Towing and Wrecker happens on
Sunday, March 20th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this
car and motorcycle show. Participants can
enter online or sign up at the event. Catch the championship round weigh-in of
the South 40 Shootout bass fishing championship. The South 40 Fishing Trail is a four
lake bass tournament with the championship
held at Lake Waco on March 19th and 20th. The weigh-in for this two-day event is held
inside the Extraco Coliseum. Experience
the excitement as the anglers enter in their
boats, show-off their catch and weigh-in. The
weigh-in Saturday is scheduled for 3:15 p.m.
and 2:15 p.m. on Sunday.
“This event is organized by a dedicated
group of volunteers,” commented Wes Allison, President/CEO for Heart O’ Texas
Fair & Rodeo. “The South 40 Outdoor Expo
Committee is one of the many volunteer committees at the Heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo
who work tirelessly to raise money for our
scholarship fund. To date, this committee has
raised over $75,000 in scholarships through
this event. We look forward to see how this
event grows over the coming years.”
The Fishing Trail and Expo continue to
grow each year in part due to the considerate contributions made by its sponsors and
exhibitors. Their support ensures that this
family experience educates, informs and
engages the community while providing
scholarships to Central Texas youth. For more information or to sign up to be
an exhibitor, have a BBQ team or participate
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Dr Pepper 10-2-4
Collectors’ Club
32nd Annual
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MARCH 10,11 & 12
Several hundred collectors of Dr Pepper memorabilia from
all over the United States will gather in Waco — the home of
Dr Pepper — for the 32nd Annual Convention! Visitors are
welcome Saturday, March 12th to see the many booths
& displays at the giant Swap Meet, the largest of its kind.
Bring your Softdrink Collectibles to the Swap Meet for Free Appraisal
ADMISSION IS FREE!
Waco Hilton Hotel • 113 University Parks Dr.
Waco, Texas
For more info call Charles Brizius,
Convention Chairman at : 214-520-5777
SWAP MEET OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Saturday, March 12th - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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