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Glasscock County News
County Lowers Speed Limits
Drivers take heed! After Deputy Sheriff Keith Burnett discussed heavy traffic (especially trucks), high speeds and narrow roads at the Glasscock County Commissioners Court meeting Jan. 8, the court voted to lower the speed limit for all vehicles on all county roads to 55 miles per hour. Speed limit signs are being ordered. Currently, most county roads have no speed limits posted, and the county has relied on state law that sets the speed limit at 60 mph where no other limit is posted. Burnett said having limits posted would make enforcement easier, and the court decided on the 55 mph limit. Burnett said traffic on some roads has gotten especially heavy, largely due to increased oil patch activity. He cited county roads 110, 125, 150 and 180 as being the heaviest traveled. County Judge Wilburn Bednar reported that TxDot has agreed to transfer 300 cubic yards of aggregate (highway material) to the county. The material is located some two miles west of the Sterling-Glasscock county line on State Highway 158. The county will load and transport the aggregate. Bednar presented an agreement with a state health agency for the court’s approval, but it was tabled until he finds out more about it. The agreement addresses state aid in case of a pandemic.
School Construction Project Nears
The GCISD board accepted costs totaling slightly more than $3 million for the school’s remodel, renovation and construction project at its meeting Jan. 11. Work on the project is set to begin in three weeks. Remodeling and renovating the school, including new roofs and heating/air conditioning, is expected to cost approximately $2.4 million, and a new agriculture/vocational building will add slightly over $700,000. There was debate regarding the safety and necessity of a $9,000 electric bridge crane in the ag/vocational building, with no final decision made. After a 50-minute evaluation in closed session, the board extended Superintendent Steve Long’s contract for one year and gave him a $1,500 raise. His salary now is $78,000 annually. In other action, the board accepted an $18,500 bid from White Motor for a maintenance department pickup to replace a 1998 model, which was said to need $5,000 in repairs.
Students Participate in Walk Across Texas
Glasscock County ISD is participating in "Walk Across Texas" for the next eight weeks. The faculty and elementary students have been challenged to walk 10,000 steps or more per day toward the 836 miles it takes to cross our great state. "Walk Across Texas" is a fun and flexible way to exercise offered by Texas Cooperative Extension. At the conclusion of the program, there will be an awards assembly followed by a community health fair in the school complex on March 6.
Briefly
• The Glasscock County Historical Commission needs six volunteers to have the number the state recommends. Only Alan Dierschke is currently on the commission, since two other members moved out of the county. Interested persons should contact County Judge Wilburn Bednar, 354-2382. The commissioners’ court plans to appoint members at its February meeting.
• The Glasscock Underground Water Conservation District has accepted the resignation of Mike Hughes from its board of directors.
• G & K Storage will open soon and is now taking reservations. Located a block north of the post office in Garden City, it features units that are 10 x 5 ft., 10 x 10 ft., or 10 x 20 ft. For more information or to reserve space, call Galen or Kristen Schwartz, 354-2698.
Livestock Show Winners Announced
Top winners in the 70th Annual Glasscock County Junior Livestock Show were: Top Hand Award went to Erin Hirt. Cade Halfmann and Erin Hirt were each awarded a $500 Douglas Plagens Memorial Scholarship. Receiving $250 Glasscock County Livestock Association Scholarships were Jason Flores, Sam Long, Colton Schwartz, Marissa Schwartz and Blaine Walker. Shanna Halfmann, Grand Champion rabbit; Britton Avery, Reserve Grand Champion rabbit; showmanship for rabbits Laura Halfmann, senior, Shanna Halfmann, intermediate, Kamie Halfmann, junior. Cade Halfmann, Grand Champion goat; Brazos Hirt, Reserve Grand Champion goat; showmanship for goats Cade Halfmann, senior, Reggie Halfmann, intermediate, Kadden Kothmann, junior. Holly Halfmann, Grand Champion swine; Rafe Royall, Reserve Grand Champion swine; showmanship for swine Macy Schwartz, senior, Ian Schaefer, intermediate, Bryson Batla, junior. Paige Sturtz, Grand Champion lamb; Erin Hirt, Reserve Grand Champion lamb; showmanship for lambs Erin Hirt, senior, Cassie Hirt, intermediate, Lexie Schaefer, junior. Whitney Kellermeier, Grand Champion steer; Kelsey Jones, Reserve Grand Champion steer; showmanship for steers, Whitney Kellermeier. Pig Scramble winners were: 4 years and under – Peyton Royall; 5 and 6 year olds – Mallory Staggs; 7 and 8 year olds – Holden Biemeret.
In The Spotlight
• The Garden City Bearkats football team finished its season with a run into the UIL Division I quarterfinals, losing to Meadow 60-44. For individual post-season honors, see From the Schoolhouse.
Road Maintenance Hearing Set
The Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court intends to adopt a county road map that will include each road in which the county claims the continued existence of a public interest and a right of access and egress for maintenance. This map is available for public inspection at the county judge’s office in the courthouse. The commissioners’ court will hold a public hearing Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in the courtroom of the courthouse. At this time, any person asserting a private right, title or interest in a road may appear before the court to object or protest the county’s claim of its right to continue maintenance of the public roads depicted on this map. A person may also file a written protest with the county judge at any time before the hearing. By way of this procedure, the county makes no claim affecting title, acreage, or ownership of the land, but only asserts a maintenance easement upon the surface of the land. Editor’s Note: the material above was taken from a Public Notice, which was mailed with 2006 tax statements. Approximately 91 roads and streets were listed in the notice.
Varmint-Calling Contest Set for January
The high school FFA is sponsoring a varmint-calling contest between 4 p.m. Jan. 20 and 9 a.m. Jan. 21. The entry fee is $120 per team of two to four people, who must hunt out of one vehicle. There will be a 75 percent payout and 60/30/10 additional jackpots are available. Hunting can be in Glasscock County or any bordering county. Entrants should meet in Garden City at the white building west of Halfmann’s General Store between 4 and 6 p.m. Jan. 20. Hunters are responsible for all applicable licenses and game laws. Call Rusty Hollingsworth, 432/354-2244 or 354-2250.
From the Schoolhouse
Football: All-State Honors – Six Garden City Bearkats were named to the Six-Man Division I Coaches Association All-State football team. Offensive players, wide receiver Taylor Niehues and tight end Sam Long, and defensive player, linebacker Colton Schwartz were named to the first team. Second team selections were quarterback Evan Jansa, running back Bo Eggemeyer and cornerback Cade Halfmann.
Six-Man All-District team – District 1 Division 1: Players named were: Offensive MVP – Bo Eggemeyer, Defensive MVP – Colton Schwartz. First team offense – receiver Taylor Niehues, running back Bo Eggemeyer, tight end Sam Long, quarterback Evan Jansa, kicker Taylor Niehues. First team defense – lineman Blaine Walker, linebacker Colton Schwartz, cornerback Cade Halfmann, safety Jason Flores, punter Jared Bradford. Second team offense – center Ryan Machicek, lineman Blaine Walker. Second team defense – lineman Luis Zuniga, cornerback Nick Sanchez, safety Taylor Niehues, Utility Pancho Zuniga.
Colton Schwartz was named to the San Angelo Standard Times All West Texas football team as defensive linebacker. Schwartz was the Region I and District 1 Defensive MVP after a season that saw him record 157 tackles (25 for a loss), cause five fumbles, intercept three passes, block five kicks and two punts and make a pair of tackles for safeties.
Obituary
• Betty Laverne Parker, 63, died Dec. 4, 2006 in Ft. Worth after a long battle with cancer. She was married to former Garden City resident Truman Parker for 36 years.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be Feb.14. The deadline for that issue is Feb.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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