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Glasscock County News
Water Board Directors Election Set
At its meeting Feb. 17, the Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District’s board of directors ordered an election to be held May 15, with early voting April 28–May 11. Terms are expiring for Kenneth Braden in Precinct 1, Mike Hughes in Precinct 2, and Dennis Seidenberger in the At-large slot. All three have filed for reelection. Other directors are John Phillips and Larry Wheat. March 15 is the deadline to file for a spot on the ballot. Call the water district office for more information. Seidenberger, who is the acting vice-chairman of the West Texas Weather Modification Association, reported that organization will stay afloat for at least one more year, thanks to state funding which ends this year. He said the organization plans to work at getting Abilene into the association, and is hopeful that newly elected officials there will be more receptive than in the past.
DSL Available in Garden City
Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative now offers high-speed data and Internet service in Garden City. The DSL service works off your regular telephone line, and doesn’t interfere with normal phone use, thus eliminating the need for a second phone line for Internet access. DSL, which operates constantly, eliminates waiting for a dial-up service to connect to the Internet, and provides very high speed for tasks such as searching the Internet or downloading files. The service costs $39.99 per month, including e-mail capability. There are other, one-time charges for a high-speed modem and installation, if necessary. Call 354-2400 for more information.
School Board Election Set for May
A school board election is set for May 15. The terms of Tibby Niehues and Mike Hillger are expiring. At publication time, Niehues was the only candidate who had filed. Hillger is not running for reelection. The filing deadline for the election is Monday, March 15. Since the school offices will be closed for Spring Break March 15, Kathy Wheat says anyone who needs to file that day should call her or Steve Long at home. Call the superintendent’s office for more information.
County Elections Decided
With 49 percent of
registered voters voting, incumbent Jimmy Strube won the Republican primary
for county commissioner, Precinct 1, with 77 votes to James Schwartz’ 35. In
Precinct 3, Marck Schafer defeated incumbent Hugh Schafer, 53 to 36. In the
county constable’s primary, Mark Frysak beat incumbent LeRoy Hoelscher by a
vote of 230 to 130, and Sheriff Royce Pruit (unopposed) garnered 266 votes to
become the Republican candidate for that position. There were no Democrat
candidates for any of these positions in the primary.
Lady Kats Say ‘Thanks’
The Garden City High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team thanks the community for all their support during the 2003-04 basketball season. The Lady Kats, who had a fun and exciting season that led all the way to the Regional Semi-finals, extend a hand of appreciation to all who helped along the way. The Lady Kats thank Coach Kirkland and Mrs. Coach Kirkland for being such awesome coaches; Coach Fine, Coach Abney, Coach Hoskins and Coach Richardson for all their support; all of the Lady Kat parents for their encouragement and their many miles traveled; the many fans for their never-ending cheers; Ana Lisa Gonzalez and Michelle Gonzalez for being great managers; the cheerleaders; the Bearkat Booster Club; the elementary students; and all the faculty and student at Garden City. The team cannot express in words the gratitude they feel toward everybody for supporting them in a game that they all love to play.
GCISD Renews Teachers’ Contracts
At its regular meeting March 8, the GCISD school board, after two hours in closed session, unanimously (Mike Hillger abstaining) voted to renew all teachers’ contracts for the coming school year. The only changes are that Shana Kirkland, of her own choice, will no longer be coaching and special education teacher Judy Webb has resigned. Superintendent Long said Kirkland’s coaching duties would be filled from within the school system. Ken Hoskins reported an average of 47 people per day are using the school’s new fitness/workout room. There will be an open house for that room March 24 at 10 a.m. A representative from the National Fitness Foundation, which provided the grant money for the equipment, will attend, and the public is invited. Weather Causes Scare Long reported how the school, weather watchers and local law enforcement collaborated to keep students and faculty safe during the weather scare last week. He said school personnel got all the kids into the basement locker rooms of the game gym in nine minutes. No tornado materialized, though there were high winds, rain and some hail. In the event of a disaster, Long said students would be kept in the gym basement and released only to their parents. State Reduces Summer School Funding Long reported the school’s grant from the state for summer school was reduced this year to $600 because too few kids failed the TAKS test. He said this is the state’s way of rewarding good performance. The board approved the 2003-2004 district plan and the campus plan. Long says both these are on the school’s web site. Hoskins presented the football schedule for next year, with scrimmages Aug. 14 at Ropesville and Aug. 20 here. Homecoming is set for Sept. 24. Schedules are available at the school administration building. Enrollment stands at Pre-K, 15; K–6, 149; grades 7–12, 127 for a district-wide total of 291. The board accepted the high bids for two school busses and a used pickup from Clay Harris. The bids for a 1988 bus were from Leo Bustamante ($650), Harris ($2,033.50) and Joe D. Schwartz ($800). For a 1986 bus, the bids were from Bustamante ($650), Harris ($2133.50) and Schwartz ($500). For a 1988 pickup, bids were from George Schwartz ($101.50), Bustamante ($350) and Harris ($533.50).
Belew Gets Pay Raise
In a special meeting Feb. 23, the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court voted to give FCS Agent Charlene Belew a permanent raise of $200 per month. Belew had asked for a temporary raise of $858 per month until a new agriculture agent is hired. At its regular meeting March 8 (Jimmy Strube absent), the court briefly discussed placing permanent shelters at the county’s dump grounds. Curtis Palmer, the contract employee who oversees the two facilities, currently uses small travel-trailers for shelter. County Judge Wilburn Bednar reported that Palmer had asked that the county replace the trailers, which he said are in bad shape, with better structures. The commissioners agreed that the trailers were old and in bad shape, but took no action. Alan Dierschke described some of the problems that occurred in the courthouse on March 4, when rains and high winds caught the courthouse in the midst of being re-roofed. The lack of roofing caused major leaking, resulting in wet ceiling tiles and wet carpet, especially in the courtroom. Dierschke said the roofing company (Kirby Hartman) is to have the carpet cleaned and will need to do a better job of replacing ceiling tiles, since the new ones they put in don’t match the older tiles. Bednar said he felt the court was partly responsible for the water problems; that if it hadn’t dragged its feet for so long about a new roof, the work would have been finished before the rains. He suggested that the county get bids for new courthouse carpeting. Bednar said engineer Steve Dennis had notified him that Colonia grant money is possibly available for sewer system construction. Commissioners Hugh Schafer and Mark Halfmann indicated they were not interested. No action was taken.
In The Spotlight
• Garden City’s Lady Kats basketball team won the Area 1A championship by beating Lorenzo 38-32 Feb. 20 in Brownfield. Their 25-5 season ended Feb. 24 in Lamesa when they fell 46-28 to number-seven-ranked Smyer in the Regional semi-final game.
• Chelsea Schwartz is a candidate for University Princess at West Texas A&M University. Princess and queen candidates will be presented at the Spring All University formal.
Nunley Certified in Elder Law
A.M. Nunley III recently received certification in Elder Law from the National Elder Law Foundation. NELF is the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area, which is one of the fastest growing fields in the legal profession. The certification provides a measure of assurance to the public that the attorney has an in-depth working knowledge of the legal issues that impact the elderly. Nunley is also Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He received his BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and his JD and LLM from St. Mary’s University School of Law and Southern Methodist University School of Law, respectively. He has been a resident of Glasscock County for over 40 years. For more information, contact Nunley at (432) 683-5291 or visit www.nunleylawfirm.com.
Voting Set For Boll Weevil Program
In early April, area cotton producers and crop-sharing landowners will vote on three issues regarding a possible boll weevil eradication program for the St. Lawrence Zone. The issues are: 1) For or against establishing an eradication program 2) For or against setting the maximum assessment of $6 per land acre of irrigated cotton and $2 per land acre of dry land cotton, for up to 11 years and 3) Vote for a cotton producer who will represent the zone on the Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation’s Board of Directors. An informational meeting will be held March 25 at the Glasscock County Community Center at 7 p.m. Questions may be directed to the Texas Department of Agriculture, (512)463-7593 or the Foundation, (800) 687-1212.
Briefly
• The Community Easter Cantata will be held at the Community Center on April 4 at 6 p.m. There will be a children's program immediately following for those in grades 2–8. If you or your child would like to participate in the program, contact Linda Avery at 354-2206. It's not too late. Mark your calendars to join the celebration.
• The Garden City Cemetery gate on Highway 33 is now locked overnight by the Glasscock County Sheriff’s Department. If circumstances have prevented the gate being unlocked by the time you need in, a key can be checked out at Halfmann’s Store.
• House For Sale -- Price Reduced -- 636 Pecan in Garden City. 3 BR, 2 BA, CH-AIR, doublewide with lots of extras. Call (432) 354-2665 or (830) 708-5801.
• Senior Citizens will meet April 6 and enchiladas will be provided. Bring either foods to accompany enchiladas or a dessert. Finger foods will be the fare for the April 20 meeting. Anyone 50 and over is invited to attend.
• Future donations to either the Glasscock County Historical Commission or the Garden City Cemetery Committee should be made payable to the Glasscock County Lions Community Center and Historical Foundation, which is now serving as the umbrella organization for those entities. Include a notation indicating which organization is to get the money. No funds are being sought at this time.
• An open house for the new fitness/workout room will be held March 24 at 10 a.m. in the school “complex.” Everyone is invited.
• An informational meeting regarding the proposed boll weevil eradication program for the St. Lawrence Zone will be held March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Glasscock County Community Center.
GGCD OFFERS WATER-SAVING TIPS
Did You Know? The bathroom accounts for 75 percent of the water used in the home.
At a time when rainfall has been scarce and we are in a drought situation, water conservation plays an important roll in our everyday lives. The Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District suggests the following tips to reduce water waste in the residential bathroom:
From the Schoolhouse
Honor Rolls Announced (Fourth Six Weeks 2004)
Elementary School
• The “A” Honor Roll: Araceli Bocanegra, Marley Braswell, Holly Halfmann, Brazos Hirt, Kadden Kothman, Antonio Ramirez, Brylie Schaefer, Ashley Halfmann, Cody Halfmann, Kellan Kirkland, Lexie Schaefer, Shawn Walker, Colten Belew, Kaitlyn Braswell, Brody Halfmann, Sarah Hoelscher, Austin Hoelscher, Agatha Koethler, Izamar Ocon, Peyton Schaefer, Reggie Halfmann, Jessica Olveda, Hayden Halfmann, Jordan Jost, Amber Halfmann, Kate Halfmann, Paige Niehues.
• The “A” Average Honor Roll: Hope Allen, Vanessa Barco, Oscar Gutierrez Maddie Hoelscher, Ty Halfmann, Daeley Havlak, Casandra Leos, Rico Mier, Angel Zuniga, Cassie Espinosa, Brandon Gartman, Angel Guerrero, Hannah Halfmann, Kamie Halfmann, Justin McMaster, Craig Wheeler, Blayne Batla, Jessi Jones, Taylor Hughes, Katy Multer, Shelby Schwartz, Brett Chudej, Adrian Guerrero, Heather Havlak, Brian Hirt, Katelyn Hoelscher, Samantha Kellermeier, Ian Schaefer, M’Call Schaefer, Brittany Schniers, Marcus Cook, Noemi Gonzalez, Lane Halfmann, Laura Halfmann, Kelsey Jones, Adriana Ramirez, Lauren Schwartz.
Junior High TMSCA Results
Results from the junior high TMSCA meet in Colorado City were: Seventh grade: Mathematics – Jake Schwartz 4th, Brooke Halfmann 8th; Science – Jake Schwartz 3rd, Michael Clark 5th; Calculators – Michael Clark 6th; Number Sense – Brooke Halfmann 5th. Eighth grade: Mathematics – Wade Jansa 6th; Science – Wade Jansa 6th; Calculators – Wade Jansa 7th; Number Sense – Wade Jansa 6th.
BPA State Leadership Conference The Business Professionals of America participated in the State Leadership Conference in San Antonio last week. The following students placed in the top eight in the state: Leslie Jansa, second place in advanced accounting; Amanda Hirt, seventh place in computerized accounting; Noemi Guerrero, eighth place in basic office systems and procedures; Allison Jansa seventh place and Brecklyn Hughes eighth place in advanced office systems and procedures and the team of Brecklyn Hughes, Stacy Gully, Leslie Jansa and Tyler Bednar, sixth place in administrative support team. Leslie Jansa will go to the national competition in Cincinnati late in April. Reta Bell sponsors the group.
Forsan Tennis Tourney
The Bearkat high school tennis team competed Feb. 20 and 21 at the Forsan tournament, with Alex Halfmann and Taylor Niehues taking the boys’ doubles championship over Forsan. Allison Jansa and Stacy Gully placed second in girls’ doubles after losing to Wall, Tyler Bednar took consolation in boys’ singles, while Evan Jansa paced fourth in boys’ singles. Blake Chudej and Chase Burks also competed in boys’ doubles.
Wal-Mart Poster Contest Winners
First place: Colton Belew, second place, Frankie Mier and third place, Andrew Hicks. The subject was poison control.
Dates to Remember
March 11, second grade rodeo, 9:30 a.m.; March 12–13, Garden City tennis tournament; March 15–19 Spring Break; March 24, sixth grade DARE Graduation; April 8, early release; April 9, no school.
Obituary
Mary “Alberta” Halfmann, 77, died Tuesday, March 2 and was buried in the St. Lawrence Cemetery. She was born April 24, 1926, in Rowena to Walter Lee and Mary Ernst Holder. She married Ralph A. Halfmann on Oct. 5, 1949, and lived in the St. Lawrence community. She is survived by her husband, Ralph; two sons, Rudy and wife Linda of Big Spring, Ronnie of St. Lawrence; two daughters, Sandra Halfmann of Miles and Diann Cmerek and husband Jim of St. Lawrence; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Holder and wife Adeline of Winters, Fred Holder and wife Virginia of San Angelo. Her parents, two brothers, Martin and Floyd Holder and a sister, Ester Holder, preceded her in death.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be April 14. The deadline for that issue is April 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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