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BPA, Pleasanton Chapter holds induction ceremony ., . - Wednesday, November 04, 2009
 | | Shown left to right are: front row- Juan Ortiz, Angelina James, Shelby Crossland, Hillary Cashmer, Jennifer Diaz, Tayler Williams, George Delgado and Christopher Schulze; middle row- Janie Olivarri-sponsor, Luke Walters, Veronica Urbanczyk, Celeste Escalante, Danielle Gonzalez, Kierstyn Dumont, Gabby Brooks, Jacquelyn Wisdom and Patti Edwards-sponsor; back row- Aubrey Smith-HEB, Jacob Pacheco, Paige Poth, John Merryman, Molly Ellis, Neena Rodriguez and Will Havins. (photo courtesy of Janie Olivarri) | Aubrey Smith shares her story.
Business Professionals of America, Pleasanton High School Chapter held its annual induction ceremony on October 15, in the PHS Cafetorium.
Mrs. Aubrey Smith, Store Manager of HEB, was the guest speaker for the evening. Mrs. Smith shared her story of success, starting as a PHS Co-op student to running a multi-million dollar store. Mrs. Smith also talked in detail about the career opportunities with HEB from pharmacists, to product development specialists, to transportation crews, to jobs at headquarters. She also mentioned opportunities for college students and became sentimental talking about community services projects HEB has worked on in our community and throughout Texas.
After Mrs. Smith’s keynote address to BPA m...
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Winners abound at Market Days ., . - Wednesday, November 04, 2009
 | | Chihuahua race winners: left to right- Amanda Montgomery of Pleasanton - “Chocolet” first place, Margaret Rodriguez of Pleasanton - ”Peanut” second place and Rosa Coffey of Pleasanton - “Darsey” third place. In the background are Roel Marez and David Garcia. (photo courtesy of Linda Killman) | There were many winners at Pleasanton Market Days on Main Street on October 17, sponsored by the Pleasanton Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (PHCC). There were the Auto Acers, the Best Bikers and the Chihuahua Champs Racers.
PHCC Member Landa Diaz presented the trophy awards to the following winners:
Auto Acer Awards:
1. Mayor’s Choice Award went to Javen Aguero of Poteet who treated us to a look at a 1982 Cutlass like we had never seen before.
2. Most Likely to Be Pulled Over Award was bestowed on Justin Griego also from Poteet whose 1982 Cutlass made observers indeed want to Pull it Over and take it home.
3. Most Likely to Catch Fire Award was caught by Jess Gutierrez of Jourdanton who dazzled us with a hot 1931 Plymouth Coupe, 3/window, whic...
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Arnold Artist of the Month ., . - Wednesday, November 04, 2009
 | | HEATHER ARNOLD (express photo by Leon Zabava) | For the month of November, Heather Arnold, a Pleasanton native has been selected by the Brush Country Art Club as Artist of the Month.
Heather is the daughter of Rita and Franky Weathersby of Pleasanton. She is married to Melvin Arnold II and has a 19- month old daughter, Ainzley Nicole Arnold. She currently lives outside of Jourdanton, and works at Poteet Junior High School as the art teacher. She is now teaching for the second year there.
Heather grew up in Pleasanton and graduated from Pleasanton High School. Heather has enjoyed art since an early age. Throughout school, Heather excelled at art, and by the time she reached high school, she was sure she wanted to make a career out of it. Her high school art teacher, Mrs. Stinson, was a huge inspiration for h...
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Ironman race rewarding ., . - Wednesday, October 28, 2009
 | | ERIC CARDWELL (photos courtesy of Dawn Murray) | Cardwell competes in demanding event
On Sunday, September 13, Pleasanton native Eric Cardwell competed in Ironman Wisconsin. Held in the city of Madison, Ironman Wisconsin is one of a series of Ironman events across the world known as one of the most grueling endurance events.
A 1983 graduate of Pleasanton High School, Cardwell is the son of Thelma Cardwell Cale and the late David R. Cardwell. The 44-year old graduated from Texas State University in 1988. He is currently a psychotherapist and building contractor.
The Ironman event consisted of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, followed by a 26.2 mile marathon run. The event centered around the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. They have a number of large lakes in the area. The 2.4 mile s...
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Fall Festivals ., . - Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Hosanna Baptist-Poteet
Hosanna Baptist Church will hold its October Festival this Saturday, October 31. The church is located at 237 School Dr. in Poteet.
A night of festivities is being planned, brought to you by Trinity Baptist Church of Pleasanton and Hosanna.
Join them for a free concert featuring music by the Arce Family, United For One, Jesse Arce, Vertical Praise and Open Mike. There will be games for children, as well as a cake walk and cake auction.
Come and enjoy free hot dogs and free candy for all. There will also be hamburgers, menudo, chili, funnel cakes and a chili cook-off. Other activities will include a balloon castle, hayride and dunking booth.
Trick or Treat at Argent Court
Children of Atasco...
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United Methodist Men’s group mentors Cub Scouts ., . - Wednesday, October 28, 2009
 | | Pictured above left to right: back row- John Daily, (UMM), Jair Ortiz, Jessica Machado, Juan Galvan, Joett Morrison (Den 12 Leader), Tera Macmanus, Henry Trevino and Murray Metcalfe (UMM); front row Den 12 Bears with their completed tool boxes-Edson Ortiz, Gavin Garcia, Isaac Galvan, Danny Morrison II, Blaine Macmanus and Enrique Trevino V. (Photo courtesy of Danny Morrison) | The United Methodist Men (UMM) collaborated on a wood project for the Cub Scouts Pack 194 from Pleasanton.
The men adopted this project as part of their mission and assisted the Den 12 Bears with making wood tool boxes that are part of the Sawdust and Nails requirement of earning their Bear Badge. The group provided all of the materials and tools needed and were on hand to mentor the boys with their project.
The Cub Scouts and their parents worked on making the tool boxes on Saturday, October 17, at the Lions Club Pavilion located in the Pleasanton Industrial Park. The Den 12 Bears would like to extend special thanks to Corky Shearrer, Murray Metcalfe, John Daily and the UMM men’s group for all of their help and support with the coordination of this project....
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