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Glasscock County News
School Projects May Cost $3 – $4 Million
The Glasscock County ISD Board met in special session Jan. 26 and heard preliminary cost estimates of $3.1 million for some of the capital improvements it plans. New roofs, new air and heating systems, remodeling most bathrooms and a new vocational shop were included in the estimates. These improvements were part of a citizen advisory committee’s recommendations, with roofing topping the list. There was no discussion at this meeting of remodeling classrooms, improving technology, nor of transportation needs other than busses, all of which were also recommended by the advisory committee, and which presumably will be included in the total improvement project. Estimated costs were given by Don Gibson of DSA Inc. a construction management firm the school has retained to oversee this project, and Bill Slavik, an architect who sometimes works with DSA. Estimates include construction management fees, but not architectural or engineering fees. Installing metal roofing over existing campus roofs and replacing all heating and air conditioning systems at the school were estimated at slightly more than $2 million, including a $10,000 outside utilities allowance and $40,000 in contingency money. Colored, rather than “Galvalume” roofing would cost an additional $78,000. Galvalume roofing has a silver look, which dulls after about six months. Gibson said it fades less than colored metal. Metal Roofing Planned The roofing planned would be seamless metal, with no screws and no seams showing. There would be framing every five feet and cross bracing every eight feet. The new, pitched, roof would not present a weight problem, Gibson said. A built-up type of roofing, using tar and gravel rather than metal, would cost approximately $360,000 less, but was not favored by the board. Such built-up roofing would last only 15 years compared to what board member Carl Hoelscher referred to as a life equal to the life of the building for the seamless metal type. The same type metal roof for the “Complex” building was estimated separately at almost $197,000. The advisory committee had suggested the board examine ways to make that building more useful. Some ideas in that regard have included a moveable, hardwood floor and retractable bleachers, though these were not discussed at the Jan. 26 board meeting. More than $70,000 was estimated for remodeling existing bathrooms in the high school, junior high and elementary school, another recommendation of the advisory committee. Gibson said the work was priced from the floor up, and includes replacing fixtures and using tile on floors and walls. He said boys’ and girls’ bathrooms in the high school, and possibly others as well, would lose one stall each, in order to meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. A new vo/ag shop at the school is discussed below. Preliminary drawings for the planned improvements are on display in the boardroom and available to the public. In other action, the board accepted without comment John Petree’s resignation as secondary school principal, effective Feb. 1. Petree is said to have taken a job with the Region 18 Service Center at Terminal. He had been the principal since July 2003.
Vo/Ag Shop Plans Evolve
A new vocational/agriculture shop was estimated Jan. 26 at between $800,000 and $850,000 as part of a $3.1 million capital improvements project the GCISD board is considering. Don Gibson of DSA Construction Management and architect Bill Slavik presented drawings and preliminary cost estimates at a GCISD board meeting. This estimate was considerably higher than the $335,000 estimated for the building in October 2004 and the $450,000 estimate from Young’s Buildings in November 2004. The building, using the Slavik plans, would be just over 10,000 square feet (double the existing shop space) and cost between $80 and $85 per square foot. Board member Tibby Niehues said the vo/ag building’s cost should be moderate, helping to keep the total cost of the school’s improvement package closer to $3 million, rather than $4 million. Two Sites Under Consideration Two sites are possible for the building, with the board’s preference apparently being the shop’s present location. The other possibility would be to purchase the land across the street and southwest of the administration building and build the shop there. Cost estimates did not include any new equipment for the building, nor any purchase of land. The vo/ag program has grown in the last few years, and now includes 35 individual students in grades 9 – 12, some of whom are taking more than one class. Courses are taught by Rusty Hollingsworth and include Ag Mechanics I, II and III (broad-based welding, plumbing and construction) Ag Power and Machinery (motors and tractor restoration) and Ag Construction I & II. Four of the classes may be taken for college credit. There are currently no woodworking classes. More space for the vo/ag program was recommended by the citizens’ advisory committee, although it did not specify size or features. The committee, however, said the possibility of a future decrease in the size of the elective vo/ag program should be considered in any building plans.
GCISD Rethinking Bond Financing
The GCISD board on Feb. 6 decided to wait for better financial information before deciding whether to use bonds to pay for capital improvements which seem likely to cost between $3 and $4 million. The board’s decision to wait for more information came after hearing Jeff Roberts of Southwest Securities explain several possibilities regarding bond financing. The board has until March 13 to call for a bond election in May. The board has been planning on using money raised from bonds rather than money from its reserves to pay for the improvements, because of possible advantages to taxpayers. Bond experts have told the board that the school district would be able to avoid payment of “Robin Hood” recapture on taxes levied to pay off voted bonds, thus keeping in-district the tax dollars raised for the repayment of the bonds. In addition, if properly structured, the board has been told that bonds could raise the necessary funds without causing an increase in the present tax rate. However, new information puts tax advantages into question, and the board decided to wait for more precise financial data that will show whether bond financing is, in fact, beneficial to taxpayers. When this information is available, the board will decide how to pay for the improvements. There will be a special school board meeting Feb. 27 at noon to review new financial data. The board approved Bill Slavik as a possible architect for the capital improvements project, but, at the suggestion of board member Carl Hoelscher, decided to compare his fee with other architects, and possibly negotiate it before deciding to use his services. Hoskins’ Contract Extended The board added one year to Ken Hoskins’ contract as elementary principal/athletic director and to Counselor Kristin Hughes’ contract. Hoskins’ salary is $57,500; Hughes makes $42,280. At an earlier meeting, the board had extended Superintendent Steve Long’s contract for a year and gave him a raise of $1,500, making his salary $76,500. Board action regarding teaching and coaching contracts and the secondary principal’s contract, will come at a later meeting. In other action, the board approved an emergency plan for the school and a wellness and health services policy, and at a meeting Feb. 13, approved the official 2006-2007 school calendar. Editor’s Note As yet, the school board has made no final decisions regarding whether to call for a bond election to finance capital improvements, how much money would be proposed in such an election, nor exactly what projects would be included. Also, after these decisions are made, all work will be put out for competitive bids, with the board awarding all contracts and having the final decision on how, or if, money is spent. There will not be another print edition of the Glasscock County News prior to the March 13 deadline for calling a bond election to be held in May, although there may be a special edition available only to our e-mail subscribers.
County Upgrades Radio Equipment
At a special meeting Jan. 18, the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court agreed to purchase digital mobile radio equipment for the county’s 11 volunteer vehicles plus five portable units for a combined a combined cost of $24,500. In addition, they will purchase two digital Motorola units for the sheriff’s department, at a cost of $8,000. The new equipment will enable communication between local volunteers and emergency units in neighboring counties. Commissioners are hopeful that a $10,000 grant can be obtained through the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (Homeland Security) to offset some of the equipment cost. [Note: the need for better communications equipment was covered in the Jan. 11, 2006 issue of the Glasscock County News.] Extension Agent Charlene Belew reported that 4-H adult leaders want to purchase playground equipment to be installed at the Garden City ballpark for use during functions there and at the community center. She said a 4-H Extravaganza would be held in April to raise money for the project. The equipment would be similar to that located on the elementary school playground. Commissioners approved the project, and said they would work on gaining clear title to lots on the southeast side of the ballpark. Community Center Sign on the Way The limestone sign identifying the community center is on a county truck, and is to be installed soon. TexaStone Quarries donated the stone and the local 4-H Club paid for the engraving. The commissioners’ court made a slight change to the rules for renting the community center, specifying that the two security officers necessary for private functions where alcohol is available be certified. There was discussion of increasing the rental rates for the center, but no action was taken. Rental rules are available in the Extension office. Joe Calverley reported that the Garden City Cemetery Committee is planning to remove more of the large bushes at the cemetery. Anyone who wants a tree or bush removed from their family plot should call her at 354-2221. The committee plans to spend approximately $1,700 to have 12 trees planted in the near future. Drew Mouton, candidate for state representative, visited with the commissioners’ court, gathering ideas as to what the most important issues are in Glasscock County. Mouton also met with the local Lions Club Feb. 14.
In The Spotlight
• Garden City’s varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams both won first place in District 7-A. This marks the first district title in school history for a boys’ team. Congratulations to the Kats, Lady Kats and their coaches.
• Three Garden City football players were named to the Texas Six-man Coaches All-State second team. Cory Multer was named to the defensive team as a lineman, while Alex Halfmann and Jared Bradford were placed on the offensive team as spreadback and wide receiver, respectively.
J. Havlak Resigns; Job Goes Contract
The Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court on Feb. 13 (Mark Halfmann absent) accepted Jim Havlak’s resignation as operator of the Garden City Water System, effective March 19. The court decided to contract the job in the future, at a starting salary of $15,000 per year. As a contracted position, it will pay no benefits and no insurance. Applications are available in the county judge’s office and are due back by 8:30 a.m. Feb. 21. The court will award the contract at a meeting later that morning. The job has been part-time with county retirement, medical insurance and a current salary of $17,400. County Treasurer Alan Dierschke said if a job is “continuous part-time,” the county must pay retirement benefits, but providing insurance is optional. At first, Commissioner Marck Schafer wanted to lower the salary to $12,000 and drop the insurance coverage, but Commissioner Michael Hoch didn’t want to go below $14,000, and Commissioner Jimmy Strube wanted $15,000 if there was to be no insurance. Then Schafer decided contracting would be better, since it would require no insurance or retirement benefits, and Strube and Hoch agreed. Schafer said most of the people who would apply for this job probably already have insurance, and would prefer not to have money taken out of their check for county retirement. Savings to the county in benefits will amount to slightly over $9,000 annually in addition to the $2,400 savings in salary. The water system operator’s duties include: Daily -- check and read water wells, monitor chlorine level, check water level and pressure, operate and maintain pumps and motors, handle customer complaints, repair leaks as needed (asking for county help as needed), install new meters as needed. Monthly -- read water meters, flush fire hydrants and dead ends, record monthly water pumpage, record monthly water usage, record monthly water loss, record monthly chlorine levels, take and record water samples. Yearly -- inspect elevated and ground storage tanks, comply with TCEQ inspections, obtain and keep current water operator licenses. According to Havlak, the job normally requires approximately 15 – 20 hours weekly. The operator is on call 24/7 and is required to have a licensed back-up operator. Havlak said he would serve as the back-up until someone else can be licensed. Call County Judge Wilburn Bednar, 354-2382 for more information.
Skywarn Spotter Training Scheduled
A representative from the National Weather Service will be at the Glasscock County Community Center to conduct a Skywarn Spotter Training Course March 14 from 7 – 9 p.m. This is a free training course and is open to the public. The course covers important severe weather safety rules, severe thunderstorm signatures, wall cloud and tornado characteristics, and other information vital to the success of a Skywarn spotter. Tornado video footage will be included in the presentation as well. By completing this two-hour course, attendees become Skywarn spotters. These people relay ground truth information about thunderstorms to local officials and to the NWS. The NWS uses this vital information in conjunction with radar and satellite information during severe weather operations. In addition, this weather course provides an opportunity for families to prepare for the upcoming severe weather season by providing information that can be used to develop a severe weather safety plan.
Locals Garner Awards at Major Shows
Several local youth have recently excelled at major livestock shows. The junior goat judging team of Dusty Walker, Blaine Walker and Colton Belew placed seventh out of 41 teams at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. Individually, Dusty placed tenth and Blaine received the award for high individual of the contest, winning a $500 scholarship from the American Boer Goat Association. He is to be highlighted in the next issue of the association’s magazine. Cade Halfmann placed second in the junior meat goat show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Kayla Medrano and Dusty Walker were recognized for their leadership abilities during the San Antonio Livestock Exposition Rural Youth Banquet and were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Halie Schaefer placed tenth with her middle weight swine at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show in Fort Worth. Lauren and Marissa Schwartz both placed sixth with their swine.
Harston Gives GGCD Annual Report
Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District General Manager Rick Harston presented the annual report on the district’s Management and Action Plans to the board of directors Jan. 17. The report shows that 76 water analyses were performed during the year at an average cost of just over $20. Of those, 10 were for mineral analysis and 66 were for coliform analysis. According to the report, there are 73 water level monitoring wells in the network, and Harston measured 72 of them in 2005. There were nine wells permitted during the year, none registered, and no wasteful practices identified. All wells drilled complied with spacing requirements, complied with drilling regulations and were constructed to district standards. No abandoned, unplugged or uncapped water wells were reported and none were reported plugged or capped. No complaints of possible contamination from oil and gas production were conducted and no complaints were filed with the Texas Railroad Commission. Producers used the district’s plane leveling equipment four times, while the Topcon mapping equipment was not used. County’s Moisture termed ‘near normal’ Harston reported that the Palmer Drought Severity Index, as of Jan. 7, shows Glasscock County, at the southern edge of the High Plains, to be “near normal”. The PDSI is an index of meteorologic drought, which also takes into account hydrologic factors such as precipitation, evaporation and soil moisture. It can be found at http://www.txwin,net/Monitoring/Meteorological/Drought/pdsi.htm At the GGCD’s Dec. 20 meeting, the board approved a request from L.L and Joyce Stokes for the de-annexation from GGCD of a tract of land in Reagan County, Survey 11, Blk. B, L & SV RR. The monetary loss to the district was estimated at $7 per year.
Brush Control Report Released
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board recently released its 2005 annual report on the brush control program. Since its inception in 1999, the program has treated 619,810 acres of the 675,386 acres under contract. The Glasscock SWCD participated in the North Concho River Pilot Brush Control Project, which enhanced water flow into O.C. Fisher Reservoir. With 352,000 acres of the 950,000 –acre watershed currently under contract through the TSSWCB, it is estimated the project will generate 267,000 acre-feet of water to the North Concho River watershed. The project to date for the local area includes over $13 million in total allocations, over 30,000 acres under contract and a total of 301,649 acres treated. Landowners have provided over $3.3 million in cost-share assistance. – From a TSSWCB News Release
Briefly
• The terms of school board members Carl Hoelscher, Doug Schaefer and Andy Wheeler are expiring. Filing for those positions begins Feb. 13 and ends March 13. Early voting is May 1 – 9, with the election May 13. Call 354-2230 for more information.
• A very special THANK YOU to family, friends and members of the Glasscock County Volunteer Fire Dept. for helping out with the grass fire on our property on Sunday, January 29, which started while we were in church in Midland. A contribution to the Glasscock Co. VFD has been made in support of your efforts and in appreciation for living in a caring county and community. Thank you so much! --- Mike, Pam, and Brecklyn Hughes
• Representatives from West Texas Weather Modification Association will present an annual evaluation of their 2005 weather modification [cloud seeding] program Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Glasscock County Community Center. The meeting, sponsored by the Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District and WTWMA, is open to the public.
• Glasscock County’s Senior Citizens will meet March 21 at 6 p.m. This is snack night, so please bring snacks or finger food. There will not be a meeting March 7 because it is Election Day and the Senior Citizens’ building is the polling place for Precinct 4.
• Early voting dates are Feb. 21 – March 3 for the March 7 primary election. Bring your voter registration card or other ID. Since Election Day is during the school’s spring break and stock shows are in full swing, everyone is encouraged to vote early.
• Deadline for 2006 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) applications is Feb. 17. For information, call Mark Ramirez, district conservationist, 325/378-3971.
• Spring Fling ’06 is a program for people 50 and over sponsored by the Texas Cooperative Extension April 24 – 28 at the 4-H center on Lake Brownwood. The event specializes in great food, educational workshops, tours, recreational activities, and warm, friendly people. Learn more by calling 354-2381 or 352/784-5482 or at http://texas4h-ctr.tamu.edu.
• The first grade class at Garden City Elementary is trying to collect a postcard from each of the 50 states during this school year, and needs only six more to complete the project. If you know of anyone in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Wyoming, Nebraska or North Dakota, please ask them to send a postcard to: First Grade Class, Box 9, Garden City, TX 79739.
• The fourteen 4-H members who will represent the local 4-H club June 25 – 30 in the Teen Leadership trip to California thank everyone who purchased items during the chicken dinner fundraiser, as well as parents and adult volunteers who helped make the event a success.
• The family of Sylvia Kresta would like to extend our heart-felt thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our mother and grandmother. Thank you for the many prayers, phone calls, flowers and cards during this time. It is wonderful to have such loving friends. --- Linda and Garry Huffman and family
• Glasscock County is selling a 1999 Ford Crown Victoria with approximately 130,000 miles for $2,500. The car may be seen at the courthouse. Call Judge Wilburn Bednar, 354-2382, for more information.
NWS TO CONDUCT TORNADO DRILL
On Tuesday, Feb. 28, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., the National Weather Service office in Midland will conduct a tornado drill to allow the public to prepare for the 2006 severe weather season. The exact time of the drill will not be divulged in order to preserve a small degree of the “surprise factor” that is inherent with a true tornado warning. Public information statements will be provided in the coming weeks to remind the public to begin preparing for the drill. These statements can be found on the NWS Midland homepage at http://weather.gov/midland. The public information statements will also be broadcast daily on NOAA All Hazards Radio. The warning will be issued for the following counties in Texas: Andrews, Borden, Brewster, Crane, Culberson, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Jeff Davis, Loving, Martin, Midland, Mitchell, Pecos, Presidio, Reagan, Reeves, Scurry, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Wink. The goal of the drill is to involve as much of the public as possible so individuals can practice what to do during an actual weather emergency. The test tornado warning will be issued just like a real tornado warning by forecasters on duty that day. It will go out via routinely issued text products as well as across the airwaves on NOAA’s All Hazards Radio, commonly known as Weather Radio. Tones and alarms will sound alerting individuals that the test tornado warning has been issued and to take cover just as one would during a real tornado. Some of your local Radio and TV stations and emergency management offices may also relay this warning in your area. Please spread the word so as many people as possible will know about the drill and be able to participate. In the event of adverse weather on the planned day of the drill, it will be performed on the next available good weather day. Check with your local radio or TV station, or cable outlet to see if they will air this practice warning. For more information, contact Lora Mueller or Rebecca Gould at (432) 563.5006 or via email at Lora.Mueller@noaa.gov or Rebecca.Gould@noaa.gov.
Help Identify Servicemen/Women
Glasscock County’s Extension office encourages everyone to help identify former 4-H members currently serving in the military. They will be honored during the Texas 4-H Roundup held at Texas A & M. Each submission should include the name of the serviceman or woman, branch of service, where currently stationed, county of service as a 4-H member and years of membership in 4-H. Also, please submit a quality photo of the person. You may email the information and photo to glasscock@ag.tamu.edu, or bring them to the local Extension office before May 6. The information will be organized into a video presentation for Roundup and will also be posted on the Texas 4-H web site, http://texas4-htamu.edu. For more information, call 354-2381.
From the Schoolhouse
Honor Rolls Announced (Third Six Weeks 2005)
Elementary School • All A’s: Jackson Abney, Riley Eggemeyer, Brycen Gartman, Ethan Goodwin, Kortney Halfmann, Austen Lowery, Christy Montes, Brooklyn Batla, Hope Halfmann, Carlie Hollingsworth, Brazos Hirt, Kadden Kothmann, Antonio Ramirez, Ashley Halfmann, July Jost, Kellan Kirkland, Amelia Lopez, Lexie Schaefer, Austin Hoelscher, Sarah Hoelscher, Agatha Koethler, Izamar Ocon, Peyton Schaefer, Craig Wheeler, Reggie Halfmann, Calleen Jansa, Katy Multer, Shelby Schwartz.
• A Average: Quinton Hale, Bethany Matschek, Justin Rider, Hugo Almazan, Isaac Enriquez, Isaiah Enriquez, Karen Hernandez, Megan Hughes, Colton Jost, Bailey Matschek, Joseph McLaren, Christopher Murphy-Reed, Sixto Ocon, Tristin Rodriquez, Brylie Schaefer, Holly Halfmann, Maddie Hoelscher, Daeley Havlak, Brandon Gartman, Cody Halfmann, Shawn Walker, Franz Friessen, Brody Halfmann, Roman Hernandez, Justin McMaster, Jessi Jones, Michael Lopez, Jessica Olveda.
UIL Invitational Meet
At the Texas Tech UIL Invitational Meet Jan. 14, Garden City took 1st place in Class A Sweepstakes. Garden City teams placed first in Calculator, Math, Number Sense, Computer Science, Accounting and Social Studies. The Science team placed second. Individual awards in the various categories were: Calculator – Taylor Niehues 1st, Tyler Bednar 2nd, Colton Schwartz 3rd, Jake Schwartz 4th, Juan Zuniga 6th; Math – Taylor Niehues 1st, Colton Schwartz 2nd, Katie Gully 3rd, Tyler Bednar 5th, Jake Schwartz 6th; Number Sense – Taylor Niehues 1st, Colton Schwartz 2nd, Katie Gully 3rd, Jake Schwartz 4th, Cayla Schwartz 5th, Tyler Bednar 6th; Accounting – Cory Multer 1st, Katie Gully 2nd, Erin Hirt 3rd, Julie Hirt 4th; Social Studies – Cory Multer 1st, K’Lann Niehues 3rd, Juan Zuniga 4th, Marissa Schwartz 6th; Computer Science – Taylor Niehues 1st, Colton Schwartz 2nd, Katie Gully 3rd; Science – Taylor Niehues 1st, Colton Schwartz 3rd; Feature Writing – Victoria Ortiz 1st; Headline Writing – Analisa Gonzales 3rd, Victoria Ortiz 4th; Editorial Writing – Mikela Barton 1st; Spelling – Mikela Barton 1st; Computer Applications – Mikela Barton 1st.
BPA News: Twenty-seven Garden City students competed in the Business Professional of America regional events recently. In individual competition, the top three students advance to the State Leadership Conference in March, while in team events, the top two teams advance. Results from the Regional contest were: Fundamental Accounting – Amy Multer 1st, Melissa Hirt 3rd; Advanced Accounting – Cade Halfmann 1st, Cory Multer 2nd; Spreadsheet Applications and Analysis – Colton Schwartz 1st, Jake Schwartz 2nd, Taylor Niehues 4th; Keyboarding Production – Lauren Wheeler 3rd; Fundamental Word Processing Skills – Mikela Barton 1st, Whitney Kellermeier 2nd; Advanced Word Processing Skills – Julie Hirt 4h; Integrated Office Applications – Tyler Bednar 1st, Brooke Halfmann 4th, Erin Hirt 5th; Desktop Publishing – K’Lann Niehues 4th, Shaun Maxie 5th; Basic Office Systems and Procedures – Halie Schaefer 1st, Brittney Chudej 4th; Advanced Office Systems and Procedures – Katie Gully 1st, Kayla Medrano 3rd. Administrative Support Team – Cory Multer, Brooke Halfmann, Colton Schwartz and Shaun Maxie 1st; Tyler Bednar, Katie Gully, K’Lann Niehues and Taylor Niehues 3rd; Presentation Management Team – Cade Halfmann and Evan Jansa 1st; Jason Flores and Eric Hirt 3rd. Reta Bell and Jerry Cannon are advisors for the group.
TMSCA Practice Meet
Results Midland from the WTFCTM Mathematics/Science practice meet were: Junior High Sweepstakes, Garden City – 2nd place. Participants: Sixth grade – Shanna Halfmann. Seventh grade – Brittany Schniers- Number Sense 3rd, Calculator 5th, Science 3rd; Brian Hirt – Number Sense 5th, Calculator 3rd; Hayden Halfmann – Number Sense 2nd, Calculator 2nd, Mathematics 6th; Ian Schaefer – Number Sense 9th, Mathematics 7th, Science 7th. Eighth grade – Adriana Ramirez – Number Sense 10th, Mathematics 10th. Paige Niehues – Calculator 10th, Science 8th; Kate Halfmann, Laura Halfmann, Kelsey Jones, Marcus Cook. Freshman Sweepstakes, Garden City – 1st place. Participants: Michael Clarke – Number Sense 2nd, Calculator 2nd, Mathematics, 2nd, Science 4th; Cayla Schwartz – Number Sense 7th, Mathematics 7th, Science 9th; Jake Schwartz – Number Sense 1st, Calculator 3rd, Mathematics 5th, Science 8th; Brooke Halfmann – Number Sense 4th, Mathematics 1st, Science 1st. High School Sweepstakes – Garden City – 1st place. Participants: Sophomore – Wade Jansa – Number Sense 1st, Calculator 1st, Mathematics 1st, Science 1st, Computer Science 2nd; Juan Zuniga – Calculator 4th. Junior – Taylor Niehues – Number Sense 1st, Calculator 1st, Mathematics 1st, Science 1st, Computer Science 1st; Colton Schwartz – Number Sense 2nd, Calculator 4th, Mathematics 2nd, Science 2nd, Computer Science 3rd. Senior – Tyler Bednar – Number Sense 4th, Calculator 2nd, Mathematics 3rd.
Power Lifting Meet Results
Coahoma Meet: Uriel Talamantes – 2nd place Best Overall Lifter, 1st place SHW; Cade Doss – 4th place 181-pound class. Big Lake Meet: Cade Doss – 2nd place 165-pound class, 3rd place Overall Best Lifter 114 to 165-pound class, 1st place Best Dead-lift 460 pounds; Uriel Talamantes – 1st place SHW, 2nd place Overall Best Lifter 181 to SHW class, 1st place Best Squat 525 pounds; Jared Bradford – 10th place 165-pound class; Dusty Walker – 5th place 198-pound class.
Obituaries
Bill Burnett, 62, of Lake Thomas died Jan. 12 in a Lubbock hospital and was buried at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring. He was born March 29, 1943 in Stamford and married Nelda Gilmore in 1985 in Big Spring. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking. He had served in the National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Nelda Burnett of Sand Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Tisha Burnett of Garden City; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Henry Franco of Big Spring; a stepson, Jay Colvin of Forsan; a stepdaughter, Shawna Smith of Forsan; two brothers and one sister-in-law; a sister and brother-in-law and 11 grandchildren, including Chase O’Brien, Ally Burnett and Zachary Burnett, all of Garden City. He was preceded in death by his parents, one stepsister and one stepbrother.
Randall Louie Sherrod, 86, died Jan. 21 at his Glasscock County home and was buried in Garden City Cemetery. He was born Aug. 5, 1920, in Breckenridge and married Velma Zora Christie in April of 1941. She preceded him in death Oct. 26, 2005. He was a Glasscock County Commissioner for many years, an auctioneer at Big spring Livestock Auction and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring. He was honorably discharged from the military. He is survived by his children, Jimmy Randall Sherrod, John Edward Sherrod and Velma Lee Sherrod Blakeney; one brother, Leslie Sherrod of Big Spring and one sister, Jessie Mae Johnson of Sand Springs.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be March 15. The deadline for that issue is March 13, 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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