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Glasscock County News
School Hires Football Coach; Assistant Principal
The GCISD School Board, meeting in regular session May 8 (Tibby Niehues absent), hired Vance Jones as the head football coach and Randy Gartman as a part-time assistant principal. Jones will be paid a total of $53,270 for coaching and teaching. (He is certified to teach social studies, health and P.E.) Gartman will receive a stipend of $5,500 on an 11-month contract. Ken Hoskins will continue as athletic director. Jones has been the football coach at Aspermont for the past two years and was at Sanderson for the previous eight years. He has a six-man football coaching record of 118-27. His six-man teams have been in play-offs ten times, won district championships seven times, bi-district championships eight times, regional championships five times, quarter-final championships four times, semi-final championships three times, and the state championship once (1976). Jones is a 1965 graduate of Marathon High School and a 1971 graduate of Tarleton State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. His wife, Hortensia, is a retired English teacher and coach. Their daughter, Annika Jo, is a junior at Angelo State University. The board accepted Holly Ann Petree’s resignation and also approved a summer school session May 30 to June 26, which approximately 30 students will attend. The board also approved hiring seven students for summer work at the school. Enrollment is 159 in grades PK – 6, 47 in grades 7 and 8, and 83 in grades 9–12, for a total of 289.
County Accepts Lone Paving Bid
The Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court on May 8 accepted the only bid submitted, $211,000, for its 2006 paving project. The bid was from Lipan. County Engineer Dan Glass said he expected the paving to cost 40 percent more per mile than last year. Commissioner Jimmy Strube said the county needs to go ahead with 2006 paving, even with higher costs. Commissioner Michael Hoch said if the county gets behind with the paving, it won’t ever catch up, adding that prices will be still higher next year. Commissioners learned that repair on a dozer will cost $35,000 – $40,000. Commissioner Marck Schafer said he’d like to sell the machine on the open market and rent one as needed. The used dozer’s value may be around $160,000. Schafer said he is unimpressed with the service and prices the county gets from Warren CAT in Odessa. He would like to deal with some other company, even if it’s further away. The court approved Kathryn Wiseman with the state on-site sewage facility program as the county’s sewage inspector until Oscar Trevino can get an inspector’s license. The court accepted a $3,759 bid from Jose Lopez for a used sheriff’s department car. Other bids were from Charles Haase, $2,735; Eighty-seven Auto $2,035; Mark Frysak $1,050 and Bus Sales $1,387. Commissioners approved a community center cleaning checklist that is to be given to renters of the facility. The Extension office reported that the GCHS technology department recently loaded the community center’s computer lab equipment with updated software, saving the county considerable money. The Extension office suggested the county send this department a monetary donation for their time and effort.
In The Spotlight
• Bonnie Braden will graduate from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree on May 20. Bonnie, a 1998 GCHS graduate and the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley Braden of St. Lawrence, plans to work for United Supermarket Pharmacies in Amarillo.
• Tyler Bednar is valedictorian and Katie Gully salutatorian of the 2006 class at GCHS. Tyler, the son of Jimmy and Sandy Bednar, plans to attend Texas Tech University and major in petroleum engineering. Katie is the daughter of Rodney Gully and Kelly Gully and is interested in a medical career. Other graduates are: Cade Doss, Tracy Eggemeyer, Anthony Garza, Angela Hoelscher, Landon Hoelscher, Garrett Kellermeier, Shaun Maxie, Kayla Medrano, Cory Multer, Jeremy Randel, Grant Schwartz, K.C. Smith, Uriel Talamantes and Dusty Walker.
• Garden City’s UIL academic team recently won the state Class 1-A championship. Contestants were Tyler Bednar, Tracy Eggemeyer, Katie Gully, Erin Hirt, Julie Hirt, Wade Jansa, Cory Multer, Taylor Niehues, Colton Schwartz and Jake Schwartz. They scored a total of 158.5 points, while their closest competitor, Lindsay High, scored 110. (See individual results in From the Schoolhouse.)
• Bearkats Alex Halfmann and Taylor Niehues both juniors, won the University Interscholastic League Class 1-A state championship in boys’ doubles tennis May 9 at the Lakeway World of Tennis near Austin. Taylor is the son of Tibby and Rory Niehues; Alex is the son of Tammy and Butch Halfmann. (See more in From the Schoolhouse.)
• Evan Jansa and Nick Sanchez took third place in boys’ doubles at the UIL state tennis tournament May 8. Evan, a junior, is the son of Alan Jansa and Lisa Jansa; Nick, a sophomore, is the son of Maria and Jose Salazar. (See more in From the Schoolhouse.)
FARM SERVICE AGENCY ELECTION SET
The USDA is accepting nominations for eligible candidates to serve on the local FSA County Committee. The nomination period runs until August 1, 2006. For Glasscock County, the committee seat up for election in 2006 represents Local Administrative Area (LAA) number 3, which is the portion of the county located south of county road 110 and Hwy 158, and east of county road coop and FM 3093 (A copy of the LAA boundary map is posted at the Glasscock FSA Office).
Agricultural producers who participate or cooperate in an FSA program may be nominated for candidacy for the committee. Individuals may nominate themselves or other as a candidate. In addition, organizations representing socially disadvantaged (minorities and females) farmers and ranchers may nominate candidates. Candidates must reside in, or have farming interests in, LAA#3 to be an eligible candidate for this election.
All nomination forms must be returned or postmarked no later than August 1, 2006.
For more information or nomination forms, contact the Glasscock County FSA Office, or visit the web at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/publications/elections.
Briefly
• Swim lessons will be held for two weeks beginning Monday, May 22 – May 25 and Tuesday, May 30 – June 2. Cost is $40 for 8 days. For more information, call Tibby Niehues 354-2220.
• Voting for the school bond election will be May 13.
• Metal trash barrels are available from the local Lions Club for $10 each. You can pick them up, or a club member will deliver. Call John Kinnibrugh, 354-2512, Eric Seidenberger, 354-2314 or Warren Multer, 354-2466.
• Upcoming school events: GCHS UIL Academic/Sports banquet May 15, 6 p.m. at the community center; Head Start graduation May 16, 9:30 a.m.; school staff appreciation meal, May 16, 6:30 p.m. at the community center; kindergarten graduation, May 19, 9 a.m.; GCHS graduation, May 19, 7 p.m.
• Glasscock Underground Water Conservation District cancelled its May 13 board election, since there were no contested seats. Incumbents John Phillips and Larry Wheat remain as directors.
• Persons in elected positions in the county are being required to have training regarding the Texas open meetings and public information laws.
Kids Invited to Sterling City Reading Program
Hey everyone, the 2006 Summer Reading Program, which will be taking place at the Sterling County Public Library in Sterling City, is OUT OF THE BAG! Flyers were distributed to the elementary students in Garden City, Sterling City and Water Valley last week, as well as to the First United Methodist Church Preschool and Head Start programs in Sterling City. The children’s responses were positive and full of so much enthusiasm. Don’t forget it begins on June 7th and will run every Wednesday following this date through the last Wednesday in July. We cannot wait to see you!!! Call our library at 325-378-2212 if you have questions.
From the Schoolhouse
Honor Rolls Announced (Fifth Six Weeks 2006)
Elementary School • All A’s: Jackson Abney, Nohemi Cardenas, Riley Eggemeyer, Brycen Gartman, Ethan Goodwin, Quinton Hale, Kortney Halfmann, Austen Lowery, Bethany Matschek, Christy Montes, Brooklyn Batla, Hope Halfmann, Carlie Hollingsworth, Megan Hughes, Rafe Royall, Holly Halfmann, Brazos Hirt, Kadden Kothmann, Antonio Ramirez, Brylie Schaefer, Ashley Halfmann, Kellan Kirkland, Amie Lopez, Lexie Schaefer, Shawn Walker, Austin Hoelscher, Sarah Hoelscher, Izamar Ocon, Craig Wheeler, Reggie Halfmann, Calleen Jansa, Shelby Schwartz.
• A Average: Agatha Friessen, Justin Rider, Hugo Almazan, Isaac Enriquez, Emily Glass, Colton Jost, Bailey Matschek, Garrett McDaniel, Joseph McLaren, Talia Mier, Christopher Murphy-Reed, Tristin Rodriquez, Daeley Havlak, Maddie Hoelscher, Brandon Gartman, Cody Halfmann, July Jost, Brody Halfmann, Peyton Schaefer, Cassie Hirt, Taylor Hughes, Michael Lopez, Katy Multer, Jessica Olveda.
Academic UIL Meet: State Meet: Garden City is Class 1A State Academic Champions. At the state UIL academic meet May 4 – 6, team placements were (individual team members are listed below as Regional Qualifiers): Accounting 5th; Calculator 1st; Computer Science 2nd, Mathematics 1st; Number Sense 1st; Science 1st. Individual placing in the top six at the state meet were: Tyler Bednar – Calculator 6th; Tracy Eggemeyer – Informative Speaking 5th; Taylor Niehues – Calculator 1st, Computer Science 3rd; Mathematics 2nd; Number Sense 3rd; Science 1st, top score in Biology and Physics; Colton Schwartz – Mathematics 6th, Number Sense 4th; Wade Jansa – Calculator 2nd, Computer Science 5th.
Regional Meet: Garden City is the Region 2 Academic Championship School. Students qualifying for the State UIL Meet are: Tyler Bednar – Calculators, Mathematics; Tracy Eggemeyer – Informative Speaking; Katie Gully – Number Sense, Computer Science, Accounting; Cory Multer – Accounting; Erin Hirt – Accounting; Julie Hirt – Accounting; Taylor Niehues – Number Sense, Calculator, Math, Science, Computer Science; Colton Schwartz – Number Sense, Calculator, Math, Science, Computer Science; Wade Jansa – Number Sense, Calculator, Math, Science, Computer Science; Jake Schwartz – Science.
Regional Qualifiers and event results: Accounting Team 1st – Cory Multer 2nd, Katie Gully 4th, Erin Hirt 5th, Julie Hirt; Calculator Applications Team 1st – Wade Jansa 1st, Taylor Niehues 2nd, Colton Schwartz 4th, Tyler Bednar 5th; Computer Applications – Taylor Niehues 7th, Brooke Halfmann, Mikela Barton; Computer Science Team 1st – Taylor Niehues 1st, Wade Jansa 3rd, Colton Schwartz 5th; Editorial Writing – Mikela Barton 6th; Feature Writing – K’Lann Niehues 9th; Headline Writing – Sam Long 8th; Informative Speaking – Tracy Eggemeyer 3rd, Tyler Bednar; Mathematics Team 1st – Taylor Niehues 1st, Wade Jansa 3rd, Colton Schwartz 5th, Tyler Bednar; Number Sense Team 1st – Taylor Niehues 1st, Colton Schwartz 4th, Wade Jansa 5th; Ready Writing – K’Lann Niehues 8th; Science Team 1st – Taylor Niehues 1st, High Point Biology, Colton Schwartz 3rd, High Point Physics, Wade Jansa 6th, Jake Schwartz; Spelling and Vocabulary – Lauren Wheeler.
FAA News: District Banquet/Meeting: Cayla Schwartz was elected District treasurer at the El Rancho District FFA meeting. Cory Multer won the District talent contest and advances to Area competition. Student receiving banners were: Senior Creed - Marissa Schwartz 3rd; Jr. Quiz – Lauren Plagens, Tyler Bednar, Emily Gully, Britton Avery 3rd; Job Interview – Tyler Bednar 1st, Cory Multer 2nd; Jr. Skills – Travis Gully, Cole Schwartz, Levi Schaefer 1st; Sr. Skills – Jason Flores, Garrett Kellermeier, Dusty Walker 1st. Ag Mechanics Contest: Grant Schwartz and Cayla Schwartz placed 1st as a team representing the Glasscock County FFA Chapter at the South-Central Texas Farm and Ranch Ag Mechanics contest in Columbus April 29. Their trailer was 2nd in Class, and 2nd in Division; their tractor was Reserve Champion of the Division. In addition, Grant was 2nd high individual and Cayla was 3rd high individual in the tractor technician contest in which students must troubleshoot and repair 5 problems in a new tractor. Bean-Cooking Contest: The FFA-sponsored bean-cooking contest, which had 10 entries, was deemed a success. Winners were: 1st place – 1st Grade Frijoles (Tanya Multer and the 1st grade class); 2nd Beanies with no Wienies (Cecilia Schwartz and Candy Jones); 3rd Tired Teachers (Christi Long and Dana Cook). Winners of the bean-eating contest were: Coach Garcia 1st; Colton Schwartz 2nd; Doug Cmerek 3rd.
SPORTS:
Tennis: State Meet: Garden City Boys Doubles Team of Alex Halfmann and Taylor Niehues Win Class 1A State Meet. Evan Jansa and Nick Sanchez finished third overall, bringing home a bronze medal. Niehues and Halfmann defeated Roel Perez and Jose Vela of Frost 6-3, 6-2 and reached the finals after beating Steven McArthur and Chase Robles of Knippa in a three-set match 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6). In the finals, they defeated Blake Cuba and Jared Heine of Thorndale 6-0, 6-4 for the championship. Jansa and Sanchez defeated Aaron Mewbourn and Cody Mewbourn of Martin’s Hill 7-5, 6-4, before falling in the semifinals to McArthur and Robles 6-2, 7-6.
Varsity Regional meet: Both Garden City boy’s doubles teams advanced to the state tournament. Alex Halfmann and Taylor Niehues, who were the #1 seed, won the championship match over Bearkat teammates Evan Jansa and Nick Sanchez. Jansa and Sanchez advanced to state by winning a playback match. In mixed doubles, Lyza Lopez and Jeffery Pierson won their first round match and then lost to the tourneys top seed in the second round.
Track: Regional Meet: Five students qualified for the regional track meet from the area meet. Results were: Boys – Cory Multer, Discus 4th, Shot Put DNP; Jason Flores 800m 5th; Girls – Vikki Garza 3200m 8th; Lauren Wheeler 400m DNP; K’Lann Niehues Triple Jump DNP. No regional qualifiers advanced to the state meet.
Golf: Regionals – The Lady Kats placed fifth overall in the Region II-A tournament. Brooke Halfmann was ninth in the medalist standings with a two-day score of 191. Other team member scores were: Kayla Medrano 197, Erin Hirt 212, Mikela Barton 213, and Amy Multer 213. The Bearkats took seventh place in the tournament. Chase O’Brien led the boys’ team, finishing with a 161. Additional team scores were: Eric Hirt 165, Taylor Niehues 177, Cory Muter 182 and Sam Long 191. Neither team advanced to the state golf tournament.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be June 14. The deadline for that issue is June 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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