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Glasscock County News
County to Buy Rescue Vehicles
Glasscock County’s commissioners voted unanimously in a special meeting June 2 to take bids for the purchase of two rescue vehicles for the county’s volunteer fire departments. One of the units will be stationed at each of the Garden City and St. Lawrence VFD’s. The two 2005 Ford F-450’s with 6-liter diesel engines are expected to cost approximately $30,000 each, with equipment such as flat beds, pumps, motors, tanks, storage boxes, bumpers, grill guards, lights and sirens adding approximately $25,000 for each vehicle. On June 14, the commissioners authorized Russell Halfmann to place an order with a supplier in Belton for total outfitting of the trucks. On June 2, Halfmann, representing the two VFD’s, said the rescue vehicle at the SLVFD is old and badly needs replacing, and the GCVFD doesn’t have such a vehicle at all. (see GC News, May 2004) He also stressed the importance of both VFD’s having identical equipment so that volunteers from either department can be fully familiar with and easily operate the equipment on either rescue vehicle. Ed. Note: Several vehicle wrecks during recent months have apparently brought problems with VFD equipment to the forefront and added urgency to the need to resolve them. As commissioners had requested earlier, fire department volunteers had test-driven a county vehicle that was previously used as an ambulance, but found it to be under-powered for use as a rescue vehicle because of the weight it must carry, according to Halfmann. Commissioners plan to move money from other funds within the county’s 2004 budget to pay for one vehicle and to earmark money for the other one in the 2005 budget. After the trucks are ordered, delivery is expected to take three to four months. Halfmann suggested that commissioners consider replacing the county’s emergency vehicles on some sort of schedule. He said several people had mentioned the idea, and said it would keep the vehicles in better shape, and avoid having to buy two at once.
Court Accepts Paving Bid Commissioners accepted the lone bid, from Jones Bros. Construction in the amount of $205,591, for its 2004 road-paving program. New paving totaling six miles will be done on County Roads 110 and 195 at a cost of $149,714 and C.R. 130 will get five miles of seal coating at a cost of $55,877. Commissioner Michael Hoch explained that the county was late getting its paving out for bids this year due to County Engineer Dan Glass’s illness. Glass usually handles the formal bidding process, including specifications for paving and seal coating. Hoch said by the time he ultimately put the package together himself, other paving companies were booked up. Commissioners stressed, however, that they have been pleased with Jones Bros. past work.
In The Spotlight
• Allison Jansa, who advanced to her fourth UIL state track meet, competed in two events. In the girls Class 1A, she place fifth overall in the 3200 meter run with a time of 12:13.01. She then competed in the 1600 meter run, placing sixth overall with a time of 5:40.56. Allison is the daughter of Allan and Lisa Jansa.
• Troy Calverley recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Angelo State University, and has entered the master’s program in accounting.
• Kina Lankford announces her new website: www.kinalankford.com. Check out the show dates page for her upcoming musical performances and be sure to sign the guestbook. Kina, a 1999 graduate of GCHS, is the daughter of Terry and Susan Lankford.
• Christie Alynn Brown, daughter of Dean and Claudia Brown, graduated from Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice. During her years at Tarleton, Christie was a member of the Texan Marching Band Color Guard, and was selected by the National Tau Beta Sigma Sorority as outstanding auxiliary band member. She is charter member of the American Criminal Justice Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon, serving as secretary and vice-president of that organization. Christi plans to pursue a Masters of Forensic Science at Sam Houston State University.
• Chelsea Schwartz, Miss San Angelo 2004, will compete in the Miss Texas Pageant in July. The pageant finals will be broadcast live from Ft. Worth July 10 on CBS, local Channel 7.
Ag Agent’s Job Offered to Rakowitz
At the June 14 meeting of the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court (Hugh Schafer absent), County Judge Wilburn Bednar said the court had offered the county’s agriculture extension agent’s job to Randall Rakowitz. The job offer was made through Extension District Director Brenda Rue, and on June 15, Bednar said Rue had not yet informed him whether Rakowitz had formally accepted the offer. The county court and several people from the community had met with Rakowitz, who is currently the county agent in Bell County, on June 10. Russell Halfmann reported that ten recently purchased pagers are in service. He said four each went to the St. Lawrence and Garden City VFD’s and two went to the county’s emergency medical service. Damage to Community Center Discussed Commissioners and Extension Agent Charlene Belew (FCS) discussed damage to walls in the hallway and in the large meeting room in the community center. Belew said she and Warren Multer have discussed the damages with 4-H members, but no one knows who is responsible for them, or whether those responsible are 4-H members. Commissioners agreed there should be no kids in the center’s rooms without adult supervision, and said the center’s rules need to be amended to ban skateboards and rollerblades. Commissioner Michael Hoch said he would check into getting the damage repaired. The court considered a county fireworks ban due to extremely dry conditions, but took no action. The court voted to again accept a contract with the Midland firm of Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott for collection of delinquent taxes. Bednar said Chief Appraiser Royce Pruit is happy with the firm’s work. Valeria Hoelscher explained that the county charges its base tax rate plus penalty and interest for delinquent taxes. Then, a collection fee of 15 to 20 percent is added and goes to the Purdue firm.
Schwartz Goats Win National Titles
“Bizzie,” a doe raised by Debra and Ernie Schwartz, recently became a two-time National Grand Champion Percentage Doe at the 2004 National American Boer Goat Show in West Monroe, Louisiana. In addition, their goat, “Gus,” was named the National Grand Champion Fullblood Buck. It was the eleventh anniversary of the show, and there were1585 goats from across the nation competing. The Schwartz returned home from the show to find their fences decorated with congratulations signs from friends.
Briefly
• The Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation is currently taking applications for jobs in the St. Lawrence Zone (including a secretarial position). Those interested should contact the foundation at 1-800-687-1212 or online at: www.txbollweevil.org/Employment/MainJobs.htm, or www.txbollweevil.org. They say they prefer hiring local people.
• Applications for the job of Glasscock County Extension Office Secretary will be taken from June 15 through June 29. Applications and job descriptions can be picked up at the office from 8 a.m. – noon daily. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week with no county benefits. Salary is budgeted at $12,000 per year. Interviews will be conducted the first part of July with the job starting Aug. 2.
• Glasscock County Senior Citizens will meet July 6 at 6 p.m. Bring sandwiches or ice cream. All over the age of 50 are invited to come to these meetings and enjoy the fellowship.
• Mother’s Day Out will be available during the month of July. To make arrangements, call Amy Multer 354-2466 or Whitney Kellermeier 397-2667.
• A public sale of real property will be held July 6 at 10 a.m. at the north door of the courthouse. A notice of the sale is posted in the north hallway in the courthouse.
• GCHS Varsity Cheerleaders will hold a Mini-Cheer Camp for students who will be entering kindergarten through sixth grade in the fall. The camp will be Aug. 9–11 from 6–8 p.m. in the Complex. The mini-cheerleaders will receive a Bearkat Cheerleader T-shirt and get to do a cheer at the first home football game. The cost for the 3-day camp is $20. Contact Jan Holland at 354-2244 or Amanda Hirt at 397-2436 if your child is interested in attending.
• The Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District’s Board of Directors reorganized May 20, electing Kenneth Braden chairman, Dennis Seidenberger vice-chairman and Larry Wheat secretary. Other directors are John Phillips and Mike Hughes. Their June 14 meeting was cancelled due to lack of a quorum.
• Chelsea Schwartz, Miss San Angelo 2004, will be honored at a Miss Texas Competition Wardrobe Showing and reception June 20 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 2781 W. Ave. N in San Angelo (enter from Douglas Drive side). Everyone is invited to attend and send best wishes to her and her Lone Star Princess, Holly Halfmann.
• Garden City will host All-star basketball games (one boys, one girls) July 2 at 6 and 8 p.m., and an All-star 6-man football game, “Texas vs. the World,” July 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Bell, Fine Resign from GCISD
The GCISD School Board accepted the resignations of Reta Bell and Jimmy Fine at its meeting June 14. The board reorganized, electing Jimmy Eggemeyer president, Tibby Niehues vice president and Karla Hoelscher secretary. Elementary School Principal Ken Hoskins reported that final enrollment for 2003-04 was 165 in Pre-K through sixth grade. Projected kindergarten enrollment for next year is 21. Hoskins said there are five teachers working in summer school, with 34 elementary school kids and two from the secondary school attending.
Obituaries
Elmer Charles Braden, Sr., 85, died May 16 and was buried in St. Ambrose Cemetery in Wall. He was born Aug. 20, 1918 in Poth, Texas to Andrew and Mary Braden. His parents moved the family to the Wall area, where they farmed and ranched. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a sergeant in a troop carrier squadron from 1941 – 1945, earning several decorations and citations. He married Alfrieda Dubus in Wall in 1948. They had seven sons and a daughter. He was one of the pioneers of the St. Lawrence farming community. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, several other organizations and a past president of Tom Green County Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife, Alfrieda of Wall; sons Charles and wife, Janet and Kenneth and wife, Shirley, all of St. Lawrence, Glenn and wife, Debbie of San Angelo, Donald and wife, Sharon of Big Lake, Elmer Jr., Alvin and wife, Kelly, all of Coyanosa and Leon and wife, Jodie of Wall; a sister, Vertis Mesecke, brothers, Clifton, Milton, O.H. and Forrest, 14 grandchildren and others. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Mary, two brothers, infant brothers and a sister.
Leonard Lon Hanson, 74, of Midland died at his residence May 30 after an extended illness and was buried in Garden City Cemetery. He was born Sept. 27, 1929 to Bud and Vivian Bigby Hanson in San Angelo. He was raised and educated in Garden City, and his parents were pioneer Glasscock County ranchers. He had lived in Midland since 1956, where he married Shirley Eaton in 1967. He was a member of Ranchland Heights Baptist Church where he served as deacon until his illness. He owned and operated his oilfield service company, Hanson and Scoggin Field Service for thirty years, which later became Arrow Plastics. After retiring in 1990, he continued ranching until his death. He was a long and active Lion’s Club member, a life member of the Lions Eye Bank, and was inducted into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Shirley of Midland, son Wayne and wife Sally Hanson of Brownwood, daughter Anita and husband Gary Carnett and son David and wife Cindy Hanson, and a brother, Bruce Hanson, all of Midland, nine grandchildren and others.
Mary Elizabeth Scott, 65, of Midway, died June 2 in a Midland hospital and was buried at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. She was born June 13, 1938 in Palestine and married Kenneth Scott in 1957 in Garden City. She had lived in Midway since 1957, where she was a member of the Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth of Midway, two daughters and sons-in-law, Alisa and Mike Jaird of Midway and Sonceia and Kerry Lowery of Coahoma, her father, Royal Tucker Duncan Sr. and wife, Lidora of Big Spring; her brother, Royal T. Duncan Jr. of Abilene, her sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Autry Moore of Big Spring, two grandchildren and others. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Maye Duncan.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be July 14. The deadline for that issue is July 12, but earlier material is helpful. Send information to: P.O. Box 98, Garden City, TX 79739; phone or fax: 432/354-2221; e-mail: gcnews201@aol.com. The Glasscock County News is published by Joe Melanie Calverley, P. O. Box 98, Garden City, TX, 79739. Phone or fax: 432/354-2221; e-mail: gcnews201@aol.com; web site: glasscockcountynews.com
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