Month: July 2013

Ask, Seek, Knock(Matt 7:7-12)

By: Curtis Baker At the end of our discussion last week, we raised the question of how we can affect change in others who do things that we know to be wrong.  In the first six verses of Matthew 7,…

Ms Zapatas – Excellent Food & Service

Gail & Mark Meurer ate for the first time at Ms Zapatas.  Gail ordered the #9 Enchilada Plate and Mark ordered the #8 Chile Relleno Plate.  The food was GREAT!  The best Chile Relleno Mark has ever eaten!  Gail loved…

Generosity Over Judgment (Matt 7:1-6)

By Curtis Baker This week we come into the third and final chapter of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.  Jesus has just finished a section of teaching at the end of Matthew six where he warned us not to try…

Senior Citizens Center

By Janet James Food for thought – Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life. Our monthly 42 game had 2 tables. I heard a lot of laughter coming from the domino room.  That…

Big Numbers at the Car Show

Updated 07.22.2013 Over 300 cars were at the Caprock Classic Car Club Show in Slaton Saturday.  85 of those Cars were in the Car Cruise on Friday Night. Weather was perfect!   Estimates of over 3500 people were in attendance. A…

Cruise Tonight – Car Show Tomorrow

—Click on Image to Enlarge— Car Show Time! Friday 7:00 Pm – Cars will Cruise Around the Square & Texas Ave. Saturday Morning – 200+ Vehicles will be on display around the Square. Saturday Mid-Afternoon – The Burn Out by…

Weekly Techie Tip #011 Hire An Expert

by Mark Meurer cell/text 806.789.8456 Computer Running Slow – Sluggish… Bring your computer into one of our experts. Many folks just don’t comprehend what it takes to keep a computer running smoothly.  The experts even have their challenges too.  Sometimes…

New Location – Oscar Solis Football Camp

Oscar Solis Football Camp has moved to the Slaton High School football practice field (behind the high school). Grades: Kindergarten through 8th grade (Fall 2013) Date: July 18-19, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. www.oscarsolis.com

Lunch Menu Today – Harvey House 11:30-1:00

Today is a great day to eat lunch at the Harvey House from 11:30 til 1 Today’s menu: Green Chili Enchiladas, Red Beans & Corn Bread, Vegetable Salad, Mandarin Orange Cake, Tea, Coffee and Water Tell Squeaky, Sandy and Sue,…

Do Not Be Anxious (Matt 6:19-24)

by Curtis Baker (email) Having addressed the potential competition that money and physical things can pose to our relationship with God, Jesus now teaches us something that is absolutely fundamental if our lives are not going to be driven by…

Kart Races Slaton Speedway July 20

by Karen McGwier (email) This Saturday, the 20th, is the Mid Summer Shootout at the track.  There should be a lot of out of town karts attending.   Thank you and hope to see you there.  Races will start around 7:30ish.…

Slaton VFD Xcel in Training

by Freddy Rainwater, Fire Chief (iPhone) The Slaton VFD had a great high voltage power line safety class Monday night. Xcel Energy conducted a great safety class about power lines.  A Big Thank You to Xcel Energy for helping make…

Jason Meurer & Taylor Brewer Wedding

Jason Meurer of Slaton, son of Mark & Gail Meurer, married Taylor Brewer of Lubbock, daughter of Monty & Ronda Brewer on July 13, 2013 at Christ The King Cathedral in Lubbock, Texas.   Jason is a fireman for the Lubbock…

Senior Citizens Center News

SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS By Janet James Food for thought – Timeless beauty begins with a good heart. I hope everyone had a fun filled Fourth of July.  We have to wait a while for another holiday. You have time to rest…

Slaton Masonic Lodge Dinner & Meeting

by Jim Estes (email) On Friday evening (July 12), Slaton Masonic Lodge hosted a dinner and special meeting during which new officers were installed for 2013. New Officers Include: Master:   W. W. (Skipper) Woods, Sr. Warden:  Joe Fondy, Jr.…

Steve Wheeler Slaton ISD Chief of Police

Steve Wheeler, former City of Slaton Chief of Police, has accepted a new position as the Slaton ISD Chief of Police.  (Trevor Barnes was approved by the City Council as the Chief of Police for Slaton.)

Slaton Lake Project Approval

The City has approved to move forward on the Slaton Lake Project with the support of the Lions Club.   The project will be designed to develope the lake area as a park with trees, walking path, grass, park benches among…

Weekly Techie Tip #010

by Mark Meurer cell/text 806.789.8456 Here are 6 keyboard shortcuts that could help you save time and frustration.  They are pretty self explanatory. Just hold down the CRTL, control key, and the corresponding key for the action you would like…

Car Cruise July 19 & Car Show July 20

Cruise July 19    6:30PM  Friday night Cruise, cookout, and preregistration for CCCC Car Show in Slaton, TX Show July 20   “18th Annual Rock ‘N Roll Nostalgia Car Show and Cruise ”  @ Slaton, TX on the Square Details: Slaton Chamber…

Where Your Treasure Is, Pt 2 (Matt 6:19-24)

By: Curtis Baker Last week we began to look at Jesus’ teaching on money in the Sermon on the Mount. To say it is about money is actually to limit Jesus’ instruction. In general, his teaching is about things that…

Superintendent of the Year – Toby Miller, Southland

Nominees Announced for 2013 Superintendent of the Year Award Toby Miller, Southland ISD, Awarded Superintendent of the year! (Austin)—Regional winners of the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award have been announced. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards…

#stand4life

from Laura Burch (facebook page) Pictured: Laura Burch, Jessica Kelly, Melanie Behnke, (Unknown)

Jr High Basketball Ready

by Chris Smith (iPhone) Slaton Jr High has a new gym floor.  The school is ready for the upcoming year of basketball and other sport activities held in the gym  

New Chief & New Lieutenant

Trevor Barnes is the new Police Chief taking Steve Wheeler’s place. Barnes, in a quick manner, brought back to the force Detective Rick McDowell.  Barnes hired McDowell as his new lieutenant.

Special Flower

This special flower was spotted at the Intersection of Lynn & Panhandle. Could it be the Yellow Rose of Texas?    

Where Your Treasure Is (Matt 6:19-24)

By Curtis Baker As we continue on in our study of Matthew chapter six in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, we now come to one of the more uncomfortable subjects of the sermon.  Remember, beginning in chapter six, Jesus has…

Senior Citizens Center News

By Janet James Food for thought – Timeless beauty begins with a good heart. We had a nice turnout for B and A Day.  Those celebrating birthdays were Jimmie Pettigrew (91 years young), Gretta Cooper, Alyce Mosser, Billy Biggs, Betty…

Southland Youth Complete CERT Training at Summer Camp

by Supt Toby Miller, Southland (email submission) Nine Southland teens and one advisor were accepted to attend Extreme Youth Leadership (EYL) Training Camp to receive Teen CERT training June 24-28, 2013. Sponsored by the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC), the…

Ironman Football Signups July 8

by Cory Lusk (email submission) Slaton Ironman Football is the Tackle Football Program in Slaton TX.  We will Have Signups Monday July 8th @ Centennial  Bank Room 103 Texas Ave Slaton TX 6pm-8pm. Divisions 3rd &4th  Grade , 5th &6th…

Slaton Care Center Scoop July 2013

by Slaton Care Center (Content taken from the Slaton Care Center Newsletter…) July is a hot month with fireworks on the 4th and on the 23rd we will be having a hot “Gorgeous Grandma “Pageant”. We welcome all  family members…

SVFD Busy 6-15-2013

by Fire Chief Rainwater (iPhone) This is just some of the damage that the Slaton Volunteer Fire Department responded to on 6-5-13. We are currently working to improve our outdoor warning Sierns. (Wind Speeds were recorded upto 114 mph at…

Grant Money to School & Church

The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Lubbock awarded $95,000 across the South Plains to the Diocese, Parishes Schools and Catholic Organizations. Slaton’s, St Joseph School and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church were both awarded $500 each.  St Joseph School…

All Stars Win & Advance

by Mark Heinrich (iphone) Slaton 9 &10 year old All Stars beat Odonnell 13 to 8 in championship game Saturday night to win the district championship and advance to Midland next week for the Area round.   Slaton was undeafeated…

New Building? Not… – A Club House Update

The County Club House at the Park in Slaton looks like a new building from the backside.  County Commissioner Mark Heinrich has said that he believes most of the building update will be completed for the July 4th Celebration.

Knights of Columbus

The Slaton Council of the Knights of Columbus are very active.  Pictured here (left to right) Dennis Bednarz, Larry Buxkemper, Bob Kitten, County Commissioner Mark Heinrich, Brian Spruill.   The Knights are cooking chicken on their new grill for the Schwertner…

Slaton Lake Project – Lions Club

by Mike Lamberson (iphone photo by Mark Meurer) As the new president of the Slaton Lions Club , we as an organization need to move in a pro-active approach to our community.  It is important for the Slaton Lions Club…