Weather – WARMER Very Nice 80’s
Monday – Washington’s Birthday – Presidents’ Day
Tigerettes 43 vs Roosevelt 57 Friday Night
Tigers Fall Short to Brownfield 48-51 by Chris Smith
Sr Citizens Menu
Valentines Day 2016 – Today!
Sunday Weather
Spotlighting Seniors
SPOTLIGHTING SENIORS
By Charlotte O’Connell
Our next Meals on Wheels benefit breakfast Saturday, February 6 had 72 in attendance. A BIG THANK YOU to Jeannette Bradford, Ramon Garcia, Jo Lacy, Danny Aguirre, Sandy Goodner, and Albert Rinne. Thank you for your donations of $654.00 which will cover the expense of 90 meals.
We have a raffle going on for an oil painting by Ada May Culpepper. They are $1.00 a ticket or 6 for $5.00. Come by the center to see it and purchase your tickets.
We lost another longtime member Louise Brake last week. Our prayers go out to her family.
Bingo on Monday had 27 players. The secret prize was won by Nina Thomas. The blackout amount of $49.15 was won by Mary Velasquez. Come join us for lunch next Monday and then stay to play Bingo from 1-2.
Upcoming events – Mark your calendar: Mon. (Feb. 15) Closed for Presidents’ Day. Tues. (Feb. 16) Bingo from 1-2. Monthly 42 from 2-4. Mon. (Feb. 22) Bingo from 1-2. Wed. (Feb. 24) Birthday and Anniversaries and Bridge 1-4. Fri. (Feb. 26) Amy will sing to us at lunch.
MOW deliveries for Feb. 1 – 5 were done by Bible Baptist Church. Those who served were Beverly Frazier, Nora Munoz, David Jenkins, Mickie Fondy, Leigh Ann Pinkert, Patsy Copeland, Chris Downer, Albert Rinne, Jerry Copeland, Leon Enloe, and Ofelia Logan.
MOW deliveries for Feb. 15 – 19 is the responsibility of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Closed 15th for Presidents’ Day.
Donation: First Baptist Church, Ann Haire, Christie Burnett, and First United Methodist Church
Memorial:
Louise Brake
Troyce Wood
- D. & Carlene Bownds
Laurence & Janis King
Shirley Neugebauer
Joe Sparkman
Margaret Edwards
Jerry & June Hogue
Lamar Hilburn
Jeannette Bradford & Family
Jo Webb
Sherrie Bradford Bouissey
Margery Martin
Eugene & Dorothy Sokora
Joe Sparkman
Menu: February 15th – 19th
Monday 15th – CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS’ DAY
Tuesday 16th – Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Stewed Okra, Seasoned Corn, Pumpkin Square, 2% Milk
Wednesday 17th – Beef Tips Noodles, Meadow Blend Vegetables, Corn, Chocolate or Strawberry Cake, Wheat Roll, 2% Milk
Thursday 18th – Crispy Chicken on Bun, Tomato & Lettuce, Potato Wedges, Carrot & Raisin Salad, Fruit Cocktail, 2% Milk
Friday 19th – Beef Fajitas, Refried Beans, Spanish Rice, Tossed Vegetable Salad, Lo Cal French Dressing, Peach Cobbler, 2% Milk
Volunteers Fight Fires, Save Lives – AWARDED
by Shelly Parker (FB)
There has been some question as to who nominated Slaton VFD for the First Responder of the Year 2016 Award. I did, with great pride in the service I work alongside whether on duty with UMC EMS or as a fellow volunteer. The SPEMS awards committee then votes on award recipients, and Slaton VFD was chosen. I apologize there was evidently some confusion or miscommunication, and when we had asked for volunteers to have their way paid to the conference, it wasn’t clear why. The awards are supposed to be kept secret until announced at the conference, but perhaps the secret was kept too well! I do want you all to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you, and how proud I am to be part of this service. Here is your nomination:
Slaton VFD has served the city of Slaton, Tx for many years as it’s fire department. When Slaton EMS became under the operation of UMC EMS, SVFD saw a need to become First Responders. They put forth the effort, training and expense to do just that. They have ‘officially’ been serving as a First Responder Organization since 2013. Becoming First Responders has almost doubled their call volume. Since I have been stationed at the Slaton UMC EMS base, I have had the privilege of getting to know the men and women of this service. I have run many calls with them, some funny, some annoying, some horrible, and some with amazing outcomes. This First Responder Organization conducts themselves professionally, and it is always a relief to look up on a bad call and see any of their faces!! I have come to trust them, and depend on them being there. As a group, and as individuals, they hold themselves to a higher standard. They train weekly, both fire fighting and medical. They treat patients with upmost kindness and respect, and are great to work with. The quality of patient care continues to improve constantly, as they are eager to learn and do more. There are three full time paid firefighters, and I believe at last count 27 volunteers. I believe Slaton Volunteer Fire Department is extremely deserving of the First Responder award! I am proud to be part of this outstanding group of people!