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Glasscock County News
Pig Dispute Comes to County Court
At its regular meeting May 12, the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court found itself involved in a conflict between County AgriLife Agent (Ag) Rebel Royall’s family and the John Wayne Cypert family. The dispute centers on the Royall’s intention to have pigs on their recently purchased property, which includes a house and four additional lots in northeastern Garden City, adjacent to Leasa Cypert Lowery and husband Kenny’s house. The Royall property is also across the street from John Wayne and Linda Cypert’s house and that of Cypert’s mother, Johnnie Cypert. John Wayne and his son Ed Wayne Cypert presented a petition signed by 49 people which reads: “We the undersigned would like it to show that we are opposed to allowing hogs/pigs to be raised commercially or privately on or within 100 feet of any privately owned residential lot within the town/city limits of Garden City, Texas. We feel by allowing such facilities to be installed, property values and the quality of living of surrounding properties will be adversely effected (sic). We also have concerns for the health and well being of children and seniors who suffer allergies and other more severe medical issues and reside within close proximity to the proposed site. We are filing this petition to show support for the rights of local residents to prevent such installations that adversely affect our community.” Show Pigs Said To Be Different Cynthia Royall (Rebel Royall was not present at the meeting) said her family cannot afford property in the country, saying it would take $1,000 per acre to purchase unimproved land before a house is built, septic system installed, electricity provided, etc. She insisted that only six pigs would be housed on the property; show stock for their children. She said show animals are kept cleaner than ordinary hogs and that droppings are hauled away with the hay from the pens. She said Linda Cypert had called her husband when the property was available once before to say they and their livestock would be welcome neighbors. Wayne Cypert strongly denied that his wife had ever made such a call. Cypert: Family Welcome, But Not Pigs Cypert said they would welcome the Royalls as neighbors, but not the pigs. He said no one in Garden City wants pigs in town, and that the Royalls should have checked with their prospective neighbors about having pigs before buying the property. He said the pigs will be located much too close to others’ property and infringe on others rights, as well as being a health concern because of odor and dust. He said the pigs simply cannot be located there. Royall responded that if the Cyperts truly welcomed them as neighbors, they would not object to the pigs. She added that they plan to add a fence for their own privacy when money allows. She said there is no county ordinance against having animals inside Garden City. No Action Taken Commissioners told the parties that the court needed time to discuss the matter, and the three complainants left the meeting. Later, near the end of the meeting, the court went back to the matter, with County Judge Wilburn Bednar saying that any ordinance passed by the county court would have to apply countywide since Garden City is not incorporated. [ Ed: And presumably, any such ruling passed now would not be retroactive.] Bednar said if the Texas Health Department finds there is a health issue, it is out of the county’s hands. There was no real discussion of the matter, and no action was taken.
County Accepts Bid on Fire Building
Someone finally submitted a bid for construction of an extension of the volunteer fire department building in Garden City, and the county commissioners’ court approved it on May 12. Having had no luck for months getting even one bid on the building, commissioners seemed anxious to get a price locked in before steel prices rise again. The bid, from Ivory Bowers, was for $49,500, considerably higher than the $25,000 the county had budgeted for it. There was no discussion of where the extra funds would be found. According to Bowers’ bid, the building will be metal, 40 x 50 x 16 feet with a 6-inch slab and 12 x 18-inch footing. It will have three overhead 12 x 14-foot doors with openers and one walk-through door; a 5 x 40-foot deck with stairs and handrails. The bid includes insulation, a 25-year paint warranty and a 1-year warranty against leaks. No electrical work is included. County equipment and personnel will do the necessary dirt work. Commissioners said Bowers has done extensive construction around the county, building barns, shops, etc.
Murder Suspect Being Kept in Reagan County According to Deputy Sheriff Keith Burnett, 29-year-old Rodney Mason was arrested March 15 in Carlsbad, N.M. for a homicide on State Highway 137 in Glasscock County. According to Burnett, the arrest followed weeks of intensive work by him, the Texas Department of Public Safety and others. The suspect is in the Reagan County jail in lieu of $175,000 bail. Burnett says it is costing Glasscock County $36 per day to hold him there, but Burnett says he cannot monitor the jail here until he (Burnett) gets some help in the department, which should be forthcoming. County Treasurer Alan Dierschke reported that District Judge Robert Moore wants a public address system installed in the county courtroom. He said Moore was upset recently when lawyers and those in attendance had trouble hearing witness testimony in the room. Moore also wants flags on both sides of the bench – standard in most courtrooms. County Judge Wilburn Bednar joked that he (Bednar) had 21 years to get flags into the courtroom, and hadn’t gotten it done yet. Burn Ban Fizzles Bednar brought up the matter of a burn ban again, and again the idea was not warmly received. Bednar said he wasn’t suggesting a ban, but gets calls asking if we have one yet. Commissioner Michael Hoch said he’d want to see what restrictions neighboring counties have in place. Burnett said he opposes the idea. He said it couldn’t be enforced unless it’s countywide, and he thinks it’s unnecessary. He said 90 percent of the fires that start inside the county are put out before the volunteer fire fighters get there. He said most of the large fires, whether in the county or in the area, are started by power lines or oil field activity. He said with or without a burn ban, an individual is responsible for any property damage caused by a fire he starts. No action was taken. In a county court meeting April 28, commissioners agreed to support a resolution for using two dollars from state hunting license fees for predator control.
Board Nixes Flexible School Program
After a sometimes heated discussion, the GCISD Board of Trustees, by a 6 – 1 vote, disapproved an Optional Flexible School Program at their meeting May 12. Doug Schaefer cast the lone vote supporting the program. The program had been presented at the April board meeting (see Glasscock County News, April 16) as a possibility for the next school year. Board President Karla Hoelscher said there has been a lot of concern in the community about the program, and most board members reported having been contacted regarding it. They said most people were opposed to the idea. K. Hoelscher asked Principal Ken Hoskins if the goal of the program was to have more kids pass the TAKS test, and he said yes, and to get exemplary status for the school. Some of the points brought out in the board’s discussion were: many people think kids miss too much school now for various reasons (4-H, athletics, UIL, etc.), and don’t need to miss more; it’s not good in families for one or two kids to get to stay at home while another has to go to school because of lower grades; kids with low grades should get more help in the school period known as Prime Time – higher performing students could work on UIL or ACT/SAT preparation during that time; in the elementary school, only about 10 percent of each class needs extra work; 10 scattered days are not likely to help much; cramming for a test doesn’t help kids retain material like long-term study does. In disapproving the program, the board said it was reflecting the wishes of most people in the community.
Selective Service Needs Volunteer
The Selective Service has openings for a local board member in the following counties: Glasscock, Howard, Reagan, Presidio, Brewster, Terrell, Crane, Andrews, Gaines, Ward and Loving. These board members are appointed by the Director of the Selective Service in the name of the President. The requirements to serve are that they be: U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, not a retired or active member of the Armed Forces or any Reserve component, live in the area in which the board has jurisdiction, be willing to spend enough time at the position (one initial 8 hour training and then one 4 hour refresher training each year), not be an elected official and not be involved in law enforcement. A Selective Service Local Board is a group of five citizen volunteers whose mission, upon a draft, will be to decide who among the registrants in their community will receive deferments, postponements, or exemption from military service based on the individual registrant's circumstances and beliefs. For more information or to volunteer, contact Major Javier Gadney, U.S. Army Reserve Selective Service at (915) 861-8203 or by email at jgadney@sbcglobal.net.
In The Spotlight
• Dusty Walker graduated on the Dean’s List from Howard College May 9 with an Associate of Science degree and was named the Outstanding Agriculture Student for 2007-2008. He will attend Texas Tech University in the fall to pursue a degree in environmental crop and soil sciences with an emphasis in crop protection and a minor in agribusiness. A 2006 GCHS graduate, Walker is the son of Charlene and Bart Belew.
• Garrett Kellermeier graduated on the Dean’s List from Howard College May 9 with an Associate of Science degree. He will attend Texas Tech University in the fall to pursue a degree in agribusiness. Kellermeier is the son of Charlotte and Sammy Kellermeier and a 2006 graduate of GCHS.
• Nick Sanchez advanced to the state tennis tournament from Class A Region 2. At state, Nick placed third in Class A boys singles losing in the semi-final round to the eventual winner of the championship.
• The GCISD golf team finished second at the Class A Region 2 tournament, which qualified the team for the state meet. The team finished fourth at state with a two-day total of 700. Members of the team are Eric Hirt, Spencer Plagens, Marcus Cook, Hayden Halfmann and Brian Hirt.
• Jake Schwartz participated in the state track meet, finishing fourth in the high jump at 6-02.
• Kelsey Jones was elected El Rancho District FFA President. To qualify for the office in the thirteen-school district, she took the district officer test, interviewed with the judges, and made a presentation.
Briefly
• Swimming Lessons – When: June 2 – 5 (Monday – Thursday), June 9 – 12 (Monday – Thursday), Cost: $25 per week or $40 for both weeks, Where: the Niehues’ pool (1550 CR 125), Who: anyone age 3 and up, Contact: Tibby Niehues – 354-2220.
• Tennis Camp – When: June 2 – 6 (Monday – Friday), Cost, Age Groups, Times: $100, ages 9 -18, 9 a.m. – noon; $ 80, ages 6 – 8, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., Where: school tennis courts, Contact: Lance Armstrong, 687-4046 or Tammy Halfmann, 354-2367.
• Glasscock County Coop has a job opening for office personnel to handle the accounts receivable. Bookkeeping experience and computer experience a plus. Full-time or part-time position available. Full-time includes medical and 401K benefits. Please stop by the Coop for an application or call 397-2211.
• The 2008 Permian Basin Economic Development Summit will be May 20 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Center for Energy and Economic Diversification (CEED) Building, 1400 N. FM 1788 at FM 1788 and Hwy 191, Midland. The cost is $10 and includes lunch. Topics will include: workforce challenges, governor’s emerging technology fund, statewide growth and Texas EDGE, certified retirement communities, Texas capital fund for rural communities, exporting and marketing Texas products and future planning for water resources. RSVP by May 16 by calling 325/340-6803 or emailing to chandra.eggemeyer@tda.state.tx.us.
Five Resign Positions at School
At its May 12 meeting, the GCISD board accepted resignations from Micky Baker (history/coach), Kelly Baker (business), Denice Bradbury (secondary science), Ken Hoskins (K – 12 principal) and J’Layne Kemp (K-12 PE). The board was in closed session for an hour, presumably discussing personnel, but made no mention of who will replace any of the resignees. The board approved the 2008 – 2009 school calendar. Teachers will begin work Aug. 18, and classes will begin Aug. 25 with a holiday on Sept.1, Labor Day. There will be a holiday Oct. 6, and Thanksgiving holidays will be Nov. 26 – 28. Christmas/New Year’s holidays will be Dec. 20 – Jan. 2 and Spring Break is set for March 9 – 13. There are bad weather days on April 10 and 13, and school ends May 29. Misty Kinnibrugh will do a summer reading program (see article, pg. 5). A summer work program at the school was also approved, with seven kids returning from last year. School Superintendent Steve Long reported the school has spent $70,000 of its $100,000 fuel budget. In other action, the board approved the library media coop contract for $5,150, the same cost as last year, and approved requests of 19 students to transfer into the district for the coming school year. Current enrollment: KH – 6, 134; 7 – 8, 37; 9 – 12, 79.
Time to Check on Pecan Casebearers
Dr. Chris Sansone, AgriLife Extension entomologist at San Angelo, says “May can be a make-or-break month for pecan production, and it’s also the month pecan nut casebearers hit the crop, leaving only a short window when control measures are effective.” He says the best control is a springtime insecticide, but timing is all-important. May 17 is the decision window set for Tom Green County – not the actual date to spray, but the predicted date for the first significant egg lay in the county. (The date would be different for Glasscock County.) Temperature fluctuations have a strong bearing on the moths’ activity, according to Sansone. He recommends scouting the trees, and not relying on prediction dates alone. Sansone says to consider spraying when two or more eggs are found while inspecting 10 nut clusters per tree. Ideally, spray when the hatch has started and is increasing. Sansone says two web sites developed by AgriLife Research and Extension entomologists can help producers and homeowners with the timing: http://pecankernel.tamu.edu and http://PNCforecast.tamu.edu. Some producers who anticipate a huge crop may opt not to spray at all, but instead let the casebearers thin the nut load to preserve the health of the tree and the quality of remaining nuts. “Confirm” and “Intrepid” are two insecticides for commercial producers. Homeowners are limited to products containing spinosad, Bacillue thuringiensis (Bt), carbaryl or malathion. More information on the casebearer can be found in AgriLife Extension publication E-173, available at http://agrififebookstore.org. Other publications on pecan insects accessible through the site include “Managing Insect and Mite Pests of Commercial Pecans in Texas” (E-215) and “Homeowner’s Guide to Pests of Peaches, Plums and Pecans” (E-145).
‘Click It or Ticket’ Drive Begins in May
Safety belts have been proven effective in saving lives, yet there are still some groups that are resistant to wearing them. Young adults, teens, pickup truck drivers and their passengers, as well as nighttime motorists are at greater risk because they are less likely to wear safety belts. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than half of the motor vehicle crash fatalities in these groups are found to be unrestrained. Young drivers and their passengers in the 16-24 year old age group, especially males, have the lowest usage rate among all age groups. Crash data from 2006 show that among those killed in crashes, 64 percent of teenagers were not buckled up at the time of the crashes. Drivers and passengers in pickups, especially young males, consistently have the lowest safety belt usage rates of all motorists. Pickup trucks are twice as likely as passenger vehicles to roll. In fact, half of all fatalities in pickup trucks are due to rollover crashes. In a pickup, safety belts can reduce the risk of dying in a rollover crash by up to 80 percent. Nighttime hours (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.) bring out more unbuckled drivers and passengers. Crash records show nearly two-thirds of those killed during nighttime hours were not wearing seat belts compared with less than half of daytime passenger vehicle occupants killed. “Staying inside the vehicle during a crash can save your life. Those ejected from a vehicle are four times more likely to be killed,” said Bev Kellner, Texas AgriLife Extension Service program manager for Passenger Safety. “Most ejections are due to the failure to wear a safety belt. NHTSA data show that in 2006, 75 percent of ejected passenger vehicle occupants were killed. But among motorists who were in serious crashes and buckled up, 77 percent survived.” That’s the reason behind the Click It or Ticket campaign, which begins mid-May each year and brings increased enforcement of the safety belt and child restraint laws. This year, the Memorial Day Click It or Ticket mobilization starts on May 19 and goes through June 1. The campaign will feature an emphasis on daytime as well as nighttime enforcement. With a network of agents around the state, Extension is focused on helping to get the word out about the upcoming Memorial Day Click It or Ticket mobilization. The goal is to reach groups who are still not convinced of the importance of wearing their safety belts. The message is simple buckling up will keep you from receiving a ticket – better yet, it may very well save your life”!
Youth Water Camp Funds Available The Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District is offering to pay the $150 tuition for local youths to attend the State Youth Water Camp July 13 - 17 at the George & Opan Bentley 4-H Center in Monahans. The registration deadline is May 30 and should be done through the Extension Service; the water district reimburses the tuition fee, according to Rick Harston, GGCD manager. The five-day educational camp features hands-on experiences, guest speakers, and field trips. It teaches the importance of water stewardship and trains youth in water conservation and preservation. The camp begins Sunday afternoon and concludes with lunch on Thursday. Call the Extension office 354-2608, for more information or check the website: Ward-co.tamu.edu.
Elementary School Offers Summer Reading Program
A summer reading program for students entering kindergarten in 2008 through current sixth graders will begin this summer, according to Misty Kinnibrugh, GCISD Testing/Curriculum Director. With a theme of “Get a Clue About Reading (mystery),” the program will be Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. – 12 on June 10, 17, 24; July 1; Aug. 5 and 12. Students will be able to ride summer school buses to and from the school on those days. The basic daily schedule includes book check out time, free reading and AR testing time, stories and crafts, games, books on tape or video, and snacks. Students who attend will have their name entered into drawing for prizes and those who meet their reading goals will attend the field trip at the end of the summer reading program. Opportunities for Secondary Students, Too Students in grades 7-12 can volunteer for the GCES Summer Reading Program and assist teachers with crafts, reading, and student testing. Many scholarship opportunities available to students for college require community service and volunteer hours; this program would be a great way to get volunteer hours! For more information, call Kinnibrugh at 354-2244.
Local Youth Selected for Wildlife Camp; Openings Still Available
Reggie Halfmann will participate in the Texas Brigade program this summer. He was selected based on his academic records, interest in wildlife, natural resources and leadership abilities. The Texas Brigades’ mission is to empower high school youth with the necessary skills and knowledge in wildlife and fisheries, habitat conservation, land and water stewardship, team-building, communication, and leadership to become ambassadors for conservation in order to ensure a sustained wildlife and fisheries legacy for future generations. Six brigade camps are being held this summer; two Buckskin Brigades, two Bobwhite Brigades, Bass Brigade, and the Feathered Forces (which focuses on quail and turkey). Some openings are still available for qualified applicants. Participants must be between 13 and 17 years of age and submit a complete application for consideration. Applications may be downloaded off of the website, www.texasbrigades.org. For more information, contact Helen Holdsworth, Executive Director, at 800-TEX-WILD or 210-826-2904, ext. 120 or via email at h_holdsworth@texas-wildlife.org.
From the Schoolhouse
Scheduled Events: Check the school website at: http://www.gckats.net for a schedule of current events.
May 15 – 10: 30 a.m. National Honor Society induction ceremony; 12:30 p.m. Junior High awards assembly; May 17 – Relay for Life, Big Spring; May 17 – 18 FFA area convention, UTPB; May 20 – 6 p.m. Band Concert, grades 5 – 12, school auditorium; May 30 – 9 a.m. Kindergarten graduation; 7:30 p.m. High School Graduation; June 4 – July 1 – Summer School; July 11 – 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Texas Bowl basketball games at Howard College; July 12 – 7:30 p.m. Texas Bowl football game DI vs. DII, Garden City; Aug. 4 football two-a-days begin.
Tennis Nick Sanchez won the Boys Singles championship at the Class A Region 2 tennis tournament in Abilene, qualifying him for the state meet. Bo Eggemeyer and Josh Colunga placed third in Boys Doubles. In Girls Singles, Lauren Wheeler lost in a second round match. In Mixed Doubles play, Melissa Hirt and Poncho Zuniga were ousted in the second round. Girls Doubles team of Macy Schwartz and Sydney Halfmann were eliminated in the first round. The top two places in each event at Regionals advance to the state tournament.
Track Jake Schwartz, GCISD’s only Class A track and field state qualifier, finished fourth in the high jump at 6-02. He earned a trip to the state meet with a leap of 6-04 at the regional meet.
Golf The boys’ golf team finished fourth at state with a two-day score of 700. Members of the team are Eric Hirt, Spencer Plagens, Marcus Cook, Hayden Halfmann and Brian Hirt. They finished in second place at the regional tournament and qualified for the state tourney.
Boys Basketball Team Honors: • Texas Six-Man Coaches All-Star – Wade Jansa • Texas Six-Man Coaches All-State – Wade Jansa – 1st team • Texas Association of Basketball Coaches All-Region – Wade Jansa • Texas Six-Man Coaches All-Region – Wade Jansa – 1st team; Erick Hirt, Cole Schwartz – 2nd Team • All-District – Wade Jansa, MVP; Cole Schwartz, Defensive player of the Year; Eric Hirt, Bo Eggemeyer, Jake Schwartz.
FFA News
There were 30 students involved in FFA this year who competed in Leadership Development Events, Career Development Events, and Ag Mechanics Project Shows. LDE district results: Radio Team – 3rd Britton Avery, Marcus Cook, and Kelsey Jones; Jr. Creed – 4th Ian Schaefer; Sr. Creed – 7th Melissa Hirt CDE results: Tractor Tech – 1st in district, 1st in area, 19th in state, Levi Schaefer, Cole Schwartz, Eric Hirt, Spencer Plagens; Ag Mechanics Judging – 1st in district, 4th in area, Quaid Hale, Dylan Jansa, Travis Gully; Cotton Classing – 1st in district 14th in area, 31st in state, Melissa Hirt, Kelsey Jones, Lauren Schwartz. Ag Mechanics Project Shows: Five ag mechanics projects were built and exhibited at San Angelo and Houston this year. The team received 5 blue ribbons and 2 purple ribbons (better than blue at Houston). Show team members were: Rachel Hirt, Melissa Hirt, Britton Avery, Kelsey Jones, Levi Schaefer, Spencer Plagens, M’Call Schaefer, Troy Barnes, Quaid Hale, Morgan Schwartz, Marcus Cook, Cole Schwartz and Eric Hirt.
4-H Club News
District 6 Roundup
Glasscock 4-H Club and Adult Leaders hosted District 6 Roundup May 3 at Garden City ISD. Thanks to the school for the use of their facilities. The results for Glasscock 4-H competitors are as follows: Senior Division, advancing to state contest at College Station in June: Educational Presentation Agronomy Division: 1st Place- “Delivering the Power in a Drop of Water” by Marcus Cook; Share the Fun Poetry/Prose Division: 1st Place- “How the Grinch Stole 4-H” cast members: Brittney Chudej, Kevin Hillger, Amber Halfmann, Sydney Halfmann, Kelsey Jones, and Halie Schaefer; Share the Fun Musical/Band Division: 1st Place- “Bless the Broken Road” performed by Lauren Wheeler, pianist; Share the Fun Celebrate 4-H Division: 1st Place— “Scooby Doo and the Internet Predator Monster” cast members: Brett Chudej, Aaron Long, Shanna Halfmann, Kate Halfmann, Laura Halfmann, M’Call Schaefer, Samantha Kellermeier, Ian Schaefer, and Paige Sturtz Intermediate Division, Share the Fun Celebrate 4-H Division: 1st Place—“Back to the Future with Gilligan’s Island ” cast members: Britni Cook, Blayne Batla, Brody Halfmann, Chapman Royall, Jessi Jones, Sarah Avery, Peyton Schaefer, Colton Belew, and Katy Multer; Share the Fun Poetry/Prose Division: 1st Place— “How to Torture Your Teacher” cast members: Bryson Batla, Ashley Halfmann, Cody Halfmann, Hannah Halfmann, Kamie Halfmann, July Jost, Lexie Schaefer, and Shawn Walker Junior Division, Share the Fun Choreographed Routine Division: 1st Place –“We’re All in this Together” team members: Brooklyn Batla, Brylie Schaefer, Carlie Hollingsworth, Holly Halfmann, Hope Halfmann, and Kortney Halfmann; Share the Fun Division Poetry/Prose Division: 2nd Place—“The Looney, Looney Tunes” cast members: Colton Jost, Kadden Kothmann, Rafe Royall, Riley Eggemeyer, and Ty Halfmann. Intermediate Textile Division: Household item, 2nd Place - Hannah Halfmann; Junior Entomology Identification: 1st Place - Kadden Kothman.
District 6 Photography Contest
Placing Best of Show in respective categories: Junior Division: Kadden Kothmann, Animal-B&W, People-color, People-digital and Animal-color; Megan Hughes, Special Effects & Natural Landscape; Intermediate Division: Colton Belew, Architectural Elements; Hannah Halfmann, People; Taylor Hughes, Natural Landscape & Animal; Senior Division: Ian Schaefer, Still Life. First place, Animal-color Division: Katy Multer.
Livestock Judging
Results from the District Livestock Judging Contest: Seniors: 1st Place Team, advances to State in June in College Station. Individual placing: Levi Schaefer–1st, Ian Schaefer–2nd, Cole Schwartz–3rd, Lane Halfmann–5th. Intermediates: Team 1–1st Place, Team 2–5th Place. Individual Overall Placing: Brody Halfmann–2nd, Peyton Schaefer–4th, Chapman Royall–7th, Blayne Batla–9th, Bryson Batla–14th, Shawn Walker–15th. Juniors: (Individual contest only) Rafe Royall–3rd, Kadden Kothmann–7th.
Obituary
• Linda Elaine Little, 51, died May 3, 2008 in her home on Lake Ivie, Texas after a long battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband Rich, two daughters and sons-in-law, Ciara and Ryan Bearden and Alisha and Matt Quagliana of Austin, a granddaughter Ella Bearden, her parents, Delmer and Marcie Batla of St. Lawrence, seven siblings, numerous nieces and nephews and four godchildren. She was born Dec. 14, 1956, attended Garden City High School and later went to Howard College on a basketball scholarship. She married Richard Little in 1987 in Midland, gaining two daughters, Ciara and Alisha. After moving to Lake Ivie from Wall, she worked at the First National Bank of Ballinger, a light to the bank and all its customers. In the past few years, Linda and Rich became very active in church and eventually helped found and build the Bethel Community Church of Bethel, Texas with Pastor Gary Reeves. Funeral services were May 6 at the First United Methodist Church in Ballinger with Reeves officiating and burial following in Concho Cemetery.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be June 11. The deadline for that issue is June 9, 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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