County Increases Help for Seniors
On Aug. 17, the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court approved increasing the amount the county gives the county senior citizens group from $500 per month to $600 per month. The increase was said to be needed to help with rising insurance rates for the seniors’ building.
Commissioners also approved budgeting $2,500 to fund Victim Rights Support, which is located in Big Spring, but assists victims in Glasscock County as needed.
The court revised language in the job description of the courthouse custodian. As revised, duties include maintaining the courthouse and community center lawns, plants and trees, overseeing mowing of the grass islands along Highway 158 and monitoring the water for trees planted along the highway. The court designated County Judge Wilburn Bednar as the supervisor for this job.
On Aug. 30, Diane Havlak, courthouse custodian, told the court that because of problems with her shoulders, she is unable to do the trimming around the buildings. She said she can’t hold a weed-eater, and can’t hold her arms above her head.
Community Center Marker
County Judge Wilburn Bednar said a limestone marker reading “Glasscock County Community Center, 2002” is supposed to be ready for installation. He said the stone was donated by TexaStone Quarry, and 4-H funds were used to pay for the engraving. He said county agents would also like a sign to designate the extension service office. Various types of signage were discussed, including one similar to large signs on the Glasscock County Bank and FSA office, which could be mounted on the west exterior wall of the community center. Another option was a smaller sign to be mounted on the center’s west glass door. No decision was made, pending installation of the limestone building marker. Some type of signage for the sheriff’s office, jail and tax office was also mentioned.