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Glasscock County News
County to Furnish Vans for 4-H Trip
Glasscock County’s Commissioners’ Court agreed June 12 to pay approximately $815 to rent three minivans in Los Angeles for 4-H use during a Teen Leadership trip. Fourteen youth and five sponsors will make the trip. Extension Agent Charlene Belew said the kids have worked hard to raise enough money for the trip, but have come up a little short. The court also agreed to buy four bee suits for county volunteers’ use in case of a bee attack on someone. No cost was given. The court again discussed, but took no action on, a burn ban, although County Judge Wilburn Bednar said the county has been chastised for not having one. Commissioners said they don’t think such a ban would have prevented any of the fires the county has sustained, and discussed the need for using common sense when conditions are so dry. Welders were mentioned as the cause of several fires, and the court agreed they shouldn’t weld at all without first clearing the area and having a second person present. Summer help for courthouse custodian/groundskeeper Oscar Trevino was discussed. Commissioner Marck Schafer said he opposed a full-time helper, and the court discussed a larger mower with a grass catcher to speed the mowing chores. Commissioners Michael Hoch and Jimmy Strube were to check into mowing equipment. Bednar said he has heard several favorable comments regarding the appearance of the courthouse grounds. In other matters, commissioners: reviewed new, stricter rules for use of the computer room in the community center and again discussed their unhappiness with the repair work they get on heavy equipment at R.L Anderson and Warren CAT and the need to find another place for repairs.
Band Director Flusche Resigns
The GCISD board (Tibby Niehues absent) accepted the resignation of band director Conrad Flusche in their regular session June 12. The board also approved a contract with Gayle Thompson for media services at an annual cost of $5110. School Superintendent Steve Long reported that so far, GCISD has not been hurt by proposed changes in state school finance. In fact, he said the district might get more state aid than before. He said, however, increased oil prices will cause some districts to have a huge increase in income, resulting in a large increase in the amount of money they will have to give away. Long stressed that many more versions of school finance are likely before any one becomes law. He said teachers will get a $2,000 raise, plus $500 to help defray increases in insurance costs. Regarding other matters, the board: approved a list of 28 students wanting to transfer into the district; discussed purchase of a cover for the new scoreboard at the football stadium; discussed moving money into an investment pool and learned that there are 24 students in summer school.
County Little Leaguers Win Tourney
Glasscock County’s Major League baseball team, the Indians, recently won the Big Lake Tournament. Blayne Batla, Ian Schaefer, Jose Zuniga, Reggie Halfmann and Colton Belew were named to the All-Tournament team. The Indians also placed third at the Iraan Alley Oop Tournament, with Blayne Batla, Reggie Halfmann, Ian Schaefer and Peyton Schaefer making the All-Tournament team. Other team members are Michael Lopez, Jacob Dalton, Frankie Zuniga, Rueben Mier, Chapman Royall, Brody Halfmann and Austin Hoelscher. Coaches are Richard Batla, Doyle Schaefer and Bart Belew. The team will compete in the Martin County All-Star Tournament in Stanton June 17 at 8 p.m.
Briefly
• An appreciation dinner for all county volunteers is scheduled for June 25 at 7 p.m. in the community center.
• Boxes of food from the Hunger in America 2006 Food Bank are available at the courthouse June 13-14 and the week of June 19-23. Eligible persons should come to the county judge’s office from 8: 30 a.m. until noon for an application. During the week of June 10 – 23, call 354-2382 before coming.
• The senior citizens group will meet June 19 instead of June 20. This will be snack night, so bring finger foods and come enjoy.
• The Glasscock County 4-H Speed Demons Team raised over $2000 for the Howard/Glasscock Relay for Life event in May benefiting the American Cancer Society. Captains for the 31-member team were Charlene Belew, Barbara Fuchs, Michelle Pelzel and Rebel Royall. Thanks to everyone in the community who donated.
• To all my friends in Garden City: Thanks so much for all your calls, visits, cards, flowers, gifts and mostly your prayers and concerns during my hospital stay. I’m feeling much better now! Shelby Schwartz
• Dear Family and Friends, words cannot express our sincere thanks and gratitude for the outpouring of love you have all shown us during my recent illness and hospital stays. Your generous gifts of flowers, food, cards, phone calls, love and prayers have been overwhelming. Rich and I are so thankful for our friends and family being there for us during this time. The road ahead is still long and it will be a lengthy recovery, but with all of the love and support you’ve given us and I know you will continue to give, I will be healthy and back to normal in no time. Sincerely, Linda (Batla) and Rich Little
• Tennis camp in Garden City will be July 10 – 14. For more information, call Lance Armstrong, 687-4046.
• Repair work on the courthouse flagpole should be done soon so the flag can be put up again, according to Alan Dierschke.
• A community Little League meeting will be held June 26 at 7 p.m. in the community center to discuss the location of future Glasscock County Little League games. For more information, call Ricky Halfmann at 397-2533.
• Little League coaches are asked to turn in equipment from the 2006 season.
• The $4 million bond election held in May for capital improvements at the school passed by a margin of 113 – 25. Results were as follows: Precinct One, 24 for 1 against; Precinct Two, 24 for 7 against; Precinct Three, 4 for 1 against and Precinct Four 20 for 3 against. Early voting was 41 for 13 against. The total was 113 for 25 against. Of 724 registered voters, 138 voted in the bond election.
• New plans for school construction work will be available in the boardroom beginning June 15.
• School will begin Aug. 21.
o Job Opening. The Glasscock Groundwater Conservation
District is accepting applications for the position of secretary until
4 p.m., Monday, June 26. Qualifications are a working knowledge of
computers, word processing (Word and WordPerfect), database (Excel and
Access), bookkeeping (Quickbooks) and web page design. Salary is based on
experience. GGCD reserves the right to accept or reject any applications.
• Fifteen GCISD sixth-grade students became certified Safe Sitters upon completion of a training program given by County Agent Charlene Belew and GCISD Aide Candy Jones. Safe Sitters is a national program designed for adolescents that provides them the opportunity to become competent in rescue skills, basic first aid, job skills and nurturing, safe child care techniques to prepare them to become competent youth care givers. To be certified, each participant had to take and pass a written exam proving mastery of key course concepts, and they had to demonstrate acceptable skills in care of a choking infant and child.
• Readers with Internet access, at home or at work, are again asked to change to electronic delivery of the Glasscock County News. Printed copies can be made easily from the Internet. To make the change, call 432/354-2221 or send an email to gcnews201@aol.com. Those who already get the newsletter electronically are reminded to notify us of any change in email address.
From the Schoolhouse
BPA News:
Tyler Bednar and Katie Gully participated the 2006 National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America in Orlando, FL. Tyler received sixth place in Integrated Office Applications and Katie received eighth place in Advanced Office Systems and Procedures. These students, who were accompanied by their advisor Reta Bell, competed against 67 other students from across the United State in each event.
Approximately 3500 high school, 180 middle school, and 800 college students from throughout the country participated in BPA's 40th National Leadership Conference. Activities included general sessions with keynote speakers, business meetings, leadership workshops, contests, election of national officers, and tours of Central Florida sights. The highlight of the conference was the presentation of the awards to the winners of the national contests.
Many Thanks to the Garden City PTO
The elementary school teachers thank the Garden City PTO for their countless hours of volunteer work. Their efforts have helped us out in so many ways! They most recently spearheaded the fundraising drive. The kids were rewarded for participating (and doing an outstanding job!) with a fun afternoon in the complex with a "jumpy house" extravaganza. During the fall, our PTO is in charge of the concession stand at the junior high and elementary UIL event. They also come around to our classes and gather up those little "Box Tops for Education" slips. Afterwards, they supply the winning classes with popcorn parties. They help 6th grade with their DARE shirts and their DARE graduation party. For classes kindergarten through fourth grades, they helped pay for tickets to a live musical performance of “Alice in Wonderland” in San Angelo. When the Book Fairs roll into our library, they are there to assist Mrs. Chudej by being cashiers and monitors. They also purchased each classroom some "Wish List" books. One of their major purchases this year was an inventory machine for the library. At Christmas, it was the PTO who purchased cowboy hats for Mrs. Petree's musical presentation. Right before our Christmas break, each teacher was given a Christmas mug with treats. In May at our annual Field Day, the PTO ran a concession stand, plus they fed all of the Garden City students and teachers at no charge to them. The end-of-year was capped off with the purchase of caps and diplomas for our kindergarteners' graduation. Ten-dollar gift cards were given to students who had perfect attendance for the year. It is with great appreciation that all of us commend these ladies: Tracey Hollingsworth, Kathy Hoelscher, and Elsa Ramirez. They have made our jobs go a lot smoother, and we are truly grateful for all of their hard work! Thank you so very much!
In The Spotlight
• Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarships were awarded to three Glasscock County members at the Texas 4-H roundup at College Station in June. Tyler Bednar received the Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation Scholarship for $10,000. Cory Multer was honored with the McLean Estate Scholarship of $2,000, and Dusty Walker got the District 6 4-H Foundation Scholarship for $1,000.
• Charlene Belew, County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Sciences received the Outstanding CEA in 4-H and Youth Development award for District 6 in recognition of the efforts she has made in the 4-H Program, which have made a significant difference in the lives of the youth, families, and citizens of Glasscock County.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be July 12. The deadline for that issue is July 10, 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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