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Glasscock County News
County to Sell Surplus Equipment
At their meeting March 14, Glasscock County Commissioners decided to sell several pieces of surplus equipment by sealed bid. The heavy equipment may be seen at the county maintenance barn on County Road 415 March 21 – April 8. Office equipment may be seen in the south area of the community center from 9 a.m. –12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m. weekdays March 21 – April 8. Bid sheets and envelopes will be available. Sealed bids are due at either the county judge’s office or the county treasurer’s office no later than April 8, and will be opened at the commissioners’ court meeting April 11. Heavy equipment to be sold includes: 35-ton haul trailer; six-yard dump bed; 1994 Ford cab and chassis (had been an ambulance); Ford truck which runs (was St. Lawrence fire truck) and a 2003 Ford police car with bad engine. Other vehicles (not in running condition) include: two green Ford half-ton pickups, a white Ford crew cab pickup and a Ford extended cab pickup. Office equipment for sale includes: two computers, a word processor, two IBM typewriters, two adding machines, paper cutter, two desks and two typewriter tables. For more information, call County Judge Wilburn Bednar at 354-2382. County Investments Reported County Treasurer/Investment Officer Alan Dierschke gave the commissioner’s court his quarterly investment report. As of Dec. 31, 2004, the county had cash in the county’s depository, the Glasscock County Bank, of $144,000 drawing .05 percent interest; $200 in an investment account at the same bank drawing 1.99 percent interest, and $209,000 invested in TexPool drawing 2.07 percent. As of the same date, the Garden City Water System had $500 cash in the Garden City Bank drawing .05 percent interest; $4,000 in an investment account there drawing 1.98 percent and $49,000 in TexPool drawing 2.07 percent. Constable Mark Frysak reported that he has passed all the courses necessary and is now certified as a peace officer. He said he completed a six-month program at Odessa College, amassing 754 hours of training, 565 hours of which were required. Dierschke said he has received the attorney’s recommendations regarding changes to the county’s personnel manual. He is to incorporate the suggested changes into the manual and the commissioners’ court will review it at its April meeting.
In The Spotlight
• Megan Niehues was named MVP of the girls All-District 7-A basketball team. Garden City players named to the All-District team were: girls team – Erin Hirt and Lauren Plagens; boys team – Chais Goodwin and Cory Multer.
• Vernon and Glenda Gill will have been married 68 years on March 17. Congratulations to them!
• JoAnn Turner was recently named one of fourteen “Women of Distinction who have helped shape the face, character and spirit of West Texas” by the West Texas Girl Scouts Council. These women will be honored at a luncheon March 19 at the Abilene Civic Center. The keynote speaker for that event will be Deanie Parrish, Women’s Air Force Service Pilots Advisor.
School Renews Teaching Contracts
At its March 14 meeting, the GCISD school board (Doug Schaefer absent) renewed teachers’ contracts for the 2005-2006 school year. Those with renewed dual contracts for teaching and coaching: Jimmy Fine, Josh Fee, Koby Abney and Brent Kirkland. Renewed term contracts for teaching only: Randy Gartman, Rusty Hollingsworth, Jerry Cannon, Reta Bell, Addie Nauman, Kenneth Chandler, JeanAnn Kujawski, Melanie Hoskins, Theresa Eoff, Kim Halfmann, Bea Correa, Linda Jones, Conrad Flusche, Shana Kirkland, Cecilia Schwartz, Jill Tubb, Dana Cook, Carla Hirt, Phyllis Byrne, Tanya Multer, Charles Clarke and Shea Gartman. Perla Garcia was given a probationary contract. Enrollment in the elementary school (Pre-K – 6) is 151; the secondary school (7 – 12) has143. Secondary School Principal John Petree reported the discipline problem from last month has corrected itself, and he was able to open the campus and allow students to drive their cars during school hours a week earlier than planned.
Wilkerson Resigns Historical Commission
At the March 14 meeting of the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court, County Judge Wilburn Bednar read letters of resignation from former county historical commission chairman Helen Wilkerson and commission member Jaynie Branham. The text of Wilkerson’s letter follows: “Our courthouse has been designated as a state historic property and is considered to be of significant value to the state and to the people of West Texas and Glasscock County. The County Commissioners do not seem to recognize that this beautiful building does not belong to this generation alone but is a treasure to be protected for those coming after us. As a historic property there are guidelines which must be followed to protect and preserve its value to coming generations. The commissioners planned renovations which would have altered the building in unacceptable ways and would have violated its status as a historic site. Had they gone ahead with their plans, the State Historic Commission had the ability to fine the county $10,000 per day as long as the violations remained in place. I pointed that out to the commissioners and believe that is the reason that I was removed as chairman of the Glasscock County Historic Commission at the February 14 meeting of the county commissioners. After 20 years of volunteer service, I was not asked if I would like to remain as chairman despite the several accomplishments of our volunteers, including a Centennial Celebration, the guarantee of state grant funds and the recent placing of the War Memorial and landscape plantings. The County does not fund the historic commission. We have raised our own money and have worked for many donations in kind for the various projects. I take this opportunity to resign from any work on the county historical commission, but I will not relax my vigil upon the future decisions of the county commissioners in regard to our historic properties.” County Treasurer Alan Dierschke, who was appointed by the commissioners’ court Feb. 14 to replace Wilkerson as chairman of the historical commission, told the court after the letter was read that he took issue with part of its contents. He said, “I don’t think the commissioners’ court wants to destroy the courthouse, but only to make it more operational.” Dierschke said he assumed that Wilkerson was referring to the possible installation of central air and heat, which he said would not have caused a $10,000 daily fine. According to Dierschke, the state architect said the county could go ahead with the installation, but advised against it because the system would probably have to be torn out when a courthouse restoration is funded by the state. Branham’s resignation letter said in part, “It has been my pleasure to serve on the county historical commission, especially helping with landscape planning and planting. In the past year and a half, I have enjoyed meeting and working with the folks who live in and around Garden City. Unfortunately, I will be unable to accept this year’s appointment to the historical commission due to other commitments.” Remaining members of the county historical commission appointed by the commissioners’ court Feb. 14 are Dierschke, Pam Hughes and Randy Sanders.
Water District Selects Auditor
The Glasscock Underground Water Conservation District Board of Directors (Rick Harston, John Phillips and Mike Hughes absent) decided on March 14 to rehire Anna Thomas, CPA, of San Angelo to do the district’s 2004 audit. The board had asked Harston to look for someone else who would charge less after Thomas notified the board of an increase in her fee from $1,400 to $2,800. In a letter to the board, Thomas said she has charged the district $1,400 each year since 1994, and said a three percent increase each year would have meant a fee of $1,938 last year. She also said the necessity of implementing new government auditing standards has increased audit costs. The board reviewed auditing costs of six other water districts and a proposal from Glasscock County ISD’s auditor before deciding to stay with Thomas.
Briefly
• Glasscock County Senior Citizens will meet Tuesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. with potluck being the fare. They meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Everyone 50 years and older is invited to come and enjoy the food and games.
• The family of Norma Calverley Roche wish to thank everyone for the love and kindness extended to them in their time of bereavement.
• The Glasscock County 4-H Adult Leader’s Association will sponsor stew dinners Sunday, April 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at both the St. Lawrence Catholic Church Hall and the Glasscock County Community Center. The meals will consist of stew, cornbread, dessert and drink, with prices of $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Money raised will fund 4-H educational activities, awards programs and service projects.
• Karla Hoelscher and Kevin Hirt have filed for the two at-large school board positions.
• An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the cross located east of Garden City on Hwy. 158 Sunday, March 27 at 7 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Pastor Steve Paris 354-2609 for more information.
• A community Seder Meal will be celebrated at the community center Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. For more information, call Pastor Steve Paris 354-2609.
• April is Child Abuse/Neglect Month. If you sense that a child is being abused or neglected, you need to report to the website: https://reportabuse.ws. To access this website, you are required to have a username and password. The username is professional, and the password is report1. Once a report is filed through the Internet reporting system, an e-mail acknowledging receipt of the information and a DFPS identification number will be sent to you. If you experience difficulties or have a question regarding the site, please call 512-834-3784 or 1-800-252-5400 for assistance.
• Readers of the Glasscock County News who have Internet access are once again asked to get the newsletter online and remove themselves from our USPS mailing list. Just send your email address to us at http://www.gcnews201@aol.com and we will notify you each month when the GC News is available online. You will be able to print your own copy, and to access our archives of past issues. Online access gives you the newsletter much faster than traditional mail, and you will help us with our printing and postage costs.
• Editor’s Note: Many thanks to those volunteers who make publication of this newsletter possible. Mary Jo Cope covers meetings of various groups, especially the school board, puts the newsletter online and funds its website. Scott Cope has been instrumental in helping with our publication online. Laura Huitt provides our mailing labels and also prints and maintains our mailing list. Carmen Johnson does most of the editing and formatting, plus keeping up with address changes and the bookkeeping. And a small but willing group of friends in Midland, Ethel Trotter, Marion Axe and Kay Gilstrap help with folding, stapling and labeling.
From the Schoolhouse
Honor Rolls Announced (Fourth Six Weeks 2005)
Elementary School • All A’s: Hugo Almazan, Brooklyn Batla, Mikaela Garza, Hope Halfmann, Carlie Hollingsworth, Megan Hughes, Tristin Rodriguez, Araceli Bocanegra, Holly Halfmann, Brazos Hirt, Maddie Hoelscher, Kadden Kothmann, Antonio Ramirez, Brandon Gartman, Ashley Halfmann, Cody Halfmann, Kellan Kirkland, Lexie Schaefer, Shawn Walker, Brody Halfmann, Austin Hoelscher, Agatha Koethler, Izamar Ocon, Reggie Halfmann, Shanna Halfmann, Shelby Schwartz, Hayden Halfmann, Brian Hirt, Ian Schaefer, M’Call Schaefer, Brittney Schniers.
• A Average: Emily Glass, Ruby Hernandez, Hope Allen, Ty Halfmann, Daeley Havlak, Ismael Ramirez, Brylie Schaefer, Jaquelyn Hale, Amie Lopez, Jessica Martinez, Sarah Hoelscher, Peyton Schaefer, Craig Wheeler, Sarah Avery, Britni Cook, Cassie Hirt, Taylor Hughes, Calleen Jansa, Jessi Jones, Michael Lopez, Katy Multer, Jessica Olveda, Brett Chudej, Heather Havlak, Rachel Hirt, Katelyn Hoelscher, Samantha Kellermeier, Dylan Lowery.
FFA Exhibits at Stock Shows
The Glasscock County FFA Ag Mechanics team exhibited at the Houston Stock Show and Rodeo. Their 1940 Minneapolis Moline tractor and their 16-foot utility trailer each received a blue ribbon in competition. Earlier, the team participated in the San Angelo Stock Show with their tractor placing fourth in its division and their trailer placing sixth. These projects will be on display to the public May 3 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the school during open house. Special thanks to the Kellermeiers for sponsoring the tractor and to the Glasscock County Coop gin for sponsoring the trailer.
American Heart Association Fundraiser
Garden City elementary students from kindergarten through third grade held fundraiser for the American Heart Association and raised $1596 for their efforts. Top fundraisers in each class were: kindergarten –Justin Rider $56, 1st grade – Carlie Hollingsworth $125, 2nd grade – Daeley Havlak $211, 3rd grade – Lexie Schaefer $85.
UIL and TMSCA Meets
Junior High State Qualifiers The following students, who advanced through qualifying rounds at TMSCA meets, will be competing in the state meet April 16 in San Antonio. Hayden Halfmann in Number Sense, Calculator, and Math; Brian Hirt in Number Sense and Calculator; Brittany Schniers in Math and Science; Laura Halfmann in Science; Paige Niehues in Science; Adriana Ramirez in Number Sense, Calculator, and Math; Kate Halfmann in Number Sense and Math; Noemi Gonzales in Math and Science; Michael Clarke in Number Sense, Calculator, Math, and Science; Brooke Halfmann in Number Sense, Calculator, Math, and Science; Jake Schwartz in Number Sense, Math, and Science.
Senior High Meet Results Senior High results from the Garden City Invitational UIL and TMSCA meet on Feb. 12 were: Accounting: Amanda Hirt- 1st; Megan Niehues- 2nd; Accounting Team- 1st (Amanda Hirt, Megan Niehues, & David Neufeld). Calculators: Amy Multer- 4th; Juan Zuniga- 6th; Taylor Niehues- 1st; Colton Schwartz- 4th; Tyler Bednar- 1st; Megan Niehues- 1st; Calculator Team- 1st (Taylor Niehues, Megan Niehues, & Tyler Bednar). Computer Applications: Taylor Niehues- 1st; Megan Niehues- 2nd; Viviana Gamboa- 3rd; Colton Schwartz- 4th;Cory Multer- 5th. Editorial Writing: Amanda Hirt- 1st; Mikela Barton- 2nd. Feature Writing: Krystal Rodriguez- 2nd; Brandi Halfmann- 3rd. Mathematics: Juan Zuniga- 6th; Taylor Niehues- 1st; Colton Schwartz- 2nd; Tyler Bednar- 1st; Cory Multer- 2nd; Katie Gully- 3rd; Megan Niehues- 1st; Mathematics Team- 1st (Taylor Niehues, Megan Niehues, & Colton Schwartz). Number Sense: Juan Zuniga- 6th; Taylor Niehues- 1st; Colton Schwartz- 2nd; Katie Gully- 1st; Tyler Bednar- 2nd; Megan Niehues- 2nd; Number Sense Team- 1st (Taylor Niehues, Colton Schwartz, & Katie Gully). Prose Non-Fiction: Tracy Eggemeyer- 3rd. Prose Fiction: Tracy Eggemeyer- 4th. Science: Juan Zuniga- 1st; Taylor Niehues- 1st; Colton Schwartz- 2nd; K’Lann Niehues- 3rd; Cory Multer- 1st; Katie Gully- 3rd; Tyler Bednar- 4th; Science Team- 1st (Taylor Niehues, Colton Schwartz, & Cory Multer). Spelling: Luis Zuniga- 1st; Emily Gully- 2nd; Mikela Barton- 4th; Sam Long- 5th; K’Lann Niehues- 6th; Spelling Team- 1st (Luis Zuniga, Emily Gully, Mikela Barton).
Dates to Remember:
Tennis: March 18 – 19 Mertzon Tourney; March 22 Big Lake JV Tourney; March 24 – 25 Big Lake Varsity Tourney; April 1 –2 Garden City Tourney; April 11 – 12 District Tennis Tournament – Garden City; April 25 – 30 Regional Tennis Tourney - Abilene School Holidays: March 25 – 28 Golf: March 28 Garden City Golf Tourney – at Stanton High School Track: March 19 Iraan Meet; March 24 Water Valley Meet; April 1 Aspermont Meet; April 7 District Meet – Roby; April 14 Area Meet – Winters Junior High Track: March 18 Iraan Meet; March 22 Water Valley Meet; April 2 District Meet – Grady One-Act Play: March 22 Zone competition, Borden County 1 p.m. UIL Meet: March 29, 31 District High School Academic UIL Meet, Borden County
Obituary
• Deacon Mark Reeh, 56, of St. Lawrence, died Feb. 20 and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Fredericksburg. He was born March 12, 1948 to Clemens Reeh and Lucile Heiman in Fredericksburg. He married Linda Eggemeyer Seidenberger in 1998 in Fredericksburg and moved from Forsan to St. Lawrence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He received a bachelor of science degree from Sul Ross State University in 1971 and taught vocational and industrial technology in the public schools for 30 years, mostly in the Forsan school district, receiving numerous teaching awards over the years. He was ordained a deacon in the Catholic Church in 2004 and assisted at the altar both for the parish of St. Lawrence and the mission of St. Thomas in Midkiff. He also served as a youth minister, participated in prison ministries and taught various church classes. Survivors include his wife Linda, a son, Eric Reeh and a daughter, Erin Taggart of Big Spring; sisters Janice Howell of Fredericksburg and Karen Stahl of Salt Flat; father Clemens Reeh of Fredericksburg, eight grandchildren, and others. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucile Reeh and mother-in-law Clara Eggemeyer.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be April 13. The deadline for that issue is April 11, 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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