One in a series looking at years ending in 7 …
January: Forest Hill declines to annex Oak Crest as Kennedale begins to move against the sex-oriented businesses in the area, serving on the council are Tom Boone, Ron Kovach, George Barrett, Sandra McCraw and Mark Wright with Robert Mundy as Mayor. {{more: continue … }}… KISD Board okays plans for new high school ahead of new bond election and considers ways to relieve overcrowding at Patterson which has been opened a year as district continues to experience strong growth. … James Arthur renovation is nearing completion and school board members Darrell Barnes, Gregg Bennett, Sandra Bitenc, Marsha Knox, Eddie Patterson, Marsha Skamser and Roy Boenig were honored during appreciation month.
February: James Arthur Elementary had a ?grand opening? February 11 to show off its renovation and a 7.2 million dollar bond election was called for April. … The Kennedale City Council named a 17 member charter commission, declared February 7 as ?Senora Fenoglio Day? and presented the honoree with a plaque. … Clay House was honored as the longest serving member of the Kennedale Fire Department joining in 1964. … Jeremy Ledbetter makes Dean?s List at McMurray and Gregory Scott Mathis at Texas A&M. … Jordan Gray won 2nd in Star Telegram Stock Show Art Show. … Ann Bitenc was winner of Southeast Optimist Essay Contest. … Dora Luttrell was honored for her service to KISD from 1979-1997. … Michael Agnello selected for National Young Leaders Conference in D.C. … Kennedale?s sales tax revenue was up 27.9% from same period last year. … Lady Kats defeated Dallas Madison 77-68 with Kim James, Rebecca Wynalda, Kim Brumfield, DeeDee Kirkpatrick, Joni Greenfield, April Hencke and Valerie O?Brien
March: A Pancake Breakfast/Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Optimist Club of Southeast Tarrant County was the most popular place to be March 29. … The month started with a Chili Supper/Auction which raised over $7,200 to provide KHS scholarships. … Administrators approved by KISD board include Ed Farmer KHS Principal, Rashel Stevens Assistant KHS Principal, Judy Yacio KJHS Principal, Tom Perkins Assistant KJHS Principal, Lynda Ives Patterson Elementary Principal, Danny Greenfield Arthur Elementary Principal, Jame Delaney Delaney Primary School Principal, Tim Smith Assistant Superintendent, Nancy Blunt, Director of Special Services, Claudene James Director of Special Programs and Tim Stout Athletic Director. … Local Kennedale High School Band students won UIL honors.
