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Glasscock County News
County to Hire Part-time Landfill Operator
Glasscock County Commissioners decided May 13 to make the landfill/dump ground operator’s job a part-time one rather than the current contract position. Commissioner Hugh Schafer suggested the change, saying he thought it would cost less money and give the county more control over operation of the facilities. The job will be for 28 hours weekly, and will pay $10 per hour ($13,440 per year) with no county benefits. Job descriptions and applications will be available in the county judge’s or county clerk’s office beginning May 20. Applications must be turned in to either of those offices by June 10 at 9 a.m. The court plans to hire someone June 10 to begin work July 1. The job of operating the two county dumping facilities has been on a bid contract basis with no benefits since 1996, with bids taken every two years. Charles Pechacek holds the 2000-2002 contract and is paid $21,000 per year for 33 hours weekly. He also had the contract for1998-2000 at a cost of $14,000 per year. Denise Batla operated the facilities from 1996 to 1998 for $24,000 annually. Courthouse Roof Needs Replacing Commissioners discussed the courthouse roof, an ongoing problem for several years. The court has been waiting to replace it, hoping that the courthouse would be approved for an historical restoration grant, which would pay for most of the expensive, historically accurate roof the state historical commission will require. However, the roof is leaking, losing more shingles with each wind, and it may not be possible to wait longer without incurring damage to the courthouse interior. County historical committee member Alan Dierschke said he would check into whether some sort of emergency funding might be available from the state historical commission to help pay for a roof which will meet the commission’s standards. Meanwhile, someone is to check on costs of new roofing. The court accepted a $21,290 bid from Ivey Motor in Robert Lee for a new Ford Crown Victoria for the county sheriff’s department. Other bids for the same car were from Bob Brock of Big Spring, $24,480 and White Motor of Stanton, $25,500. The court passed a resolution to apply for an Indigent Defense Resolution Grant. County Judge Wilburn Bednar explained that such a grant would pay for an attorney for an indigent person, if there should be such a need. Post Office Parking Still a Problem Commissioner Mark Halfmann said there has been no progress in getting owners of the local post office building to improve the parking/driveway situation there, but he would continue trying to get them to cooperate. He said the county would like the curb on the east side of the building and the mound of gravel in the front driveway removed. Halfmann said the front drive could become one-way parking for the handicapped, and the east side could be paved from the driveway to the street for general parking. The building is owned by Charles Allcorn and Preston Barker of Winters, who lease it to the U.S. Postal Service, according to Halfmann. Steve Sturtz said the various problems with air conditioning, water leaks, etc., in the Community Center have been corrected. Commissioners were to schedule a final walk-through with the architect and contractor this week before paying a final $13,000. Commissioners discussed the fact that even though Community Center rules specify that decorations be attached only to decoration strips on the walls, not to walls or ceilings, no decoration strips have yet been installed. Sturtz also said that School Superintendent Steve Long reported that Region 18 Educational Service Center has approved extending the school’s T-1 computer line to the Community Center. The line will enable the Center to have high speed Internet access. How to get high-speed access to the courthouse is still being discussed.
Weather Modification to Continue
The Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District will continue to be a part of the West Texas Weather Modification Association, at least for now. The GGCD Board of Directors approved payment of the $13,000 semi-annual assessment to WTWMA without discussion as part of the organization’s monthly bills at its April 16 meeting. District Manager Rick Harston reported that WTWMA’s Ozona plane crash landed on April 13, incurring $5,500 damage. He said it will take three to four months to repair the plane. Harston said a loose screw in the nose landing gear was apparently the cause. The GGCD board voted to form an investment committee, which will consist of the district’s general manager, board president and board secretary. The general manager is designated the district’s investment officer. The committee was formed to conform to state guidelines.
In The Spotlight
• Kendall Goodwin, Allison Jansa, and Brian Hillger competed at the 2002 State Track Meet in Austin. Kendall earned two silver medals, placing second in the long jump and in the triple jump and placed sixth in the high jump. Allison placed sixth in both the 3200-meter run and the 1600-meter run. Brian placed sixth in the 100 meter dash and fifth in the 200 meter dash.
• Boyd Batla won second place in Computer Applications at the State University Interscholastic League Academic Meet. He is the son of Darla and Garry Batla.
• Deidra Hirt recently received Howard College’s top student honor, the Presidential Award for Outstanding Student of the Year at the college’s awards convocation. She has been cheerleader captain for two years, Student Government Association president, a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2001-02 Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges and has maintained a 3.5 grade point average. The daughter of Lana and Chris Hirt, she plans to attend Texas Tech University in the fall and major in agriculture.
• Several GCHS graduates were recently honored with academic, as well as departmental and organizational outstanding student awards at the annual Howard College Awards Convocation. They were: Misti Batla, Magna Cum Laude; Sara Crowley, Student Government Association; Tiffany Hamm, Summa Cum Laude, Dental Hygiene; Kyle Kight, Magna Cum Laude; Robin Moore, Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges and Anthony Wheat, Ampla Cum Laude, Howard College Diplomat.
• Kelly Lankford, GCHS class of 1997, graduated from Abilene Christian University in May with a BBA in Accounting. He is the son of Terry and Susan Lankford of Abilene.
• Kina Lankford, a junior graphic arts major at Abilene Christian University, is in Oxford, England studying art history in a study-abroad program. Kina, a 1999 graduate of GCHS, is the daughter of Terry and Susan Lankford.
• Chris Braden is the recipient of a fellowship sponsored by Cotton Incorporated that will help him pursue a doctorate degree at Texas A&M University in the field of plant breeding. Chris, a 1994 GCHS graduate, is the son of Charles and Janet Braden.
• Paula Braden graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness from Texas A & M University in May. She was chosen to carry the flag for the College of Agriculture and Life Science in the graduation processional. In April, Paula received a Senior Merit Award in recognition of her academic achievement and leadership at the 46th annual Agriculture and Life Sciences Convocation. She received an award for excellence in academics and leadership from the Agriculture Economics Agribusiness Association where she served as secretary. In addition, Paula, a 1998 graduate of GCHS and the daughter of Charles and Janet Braden, served as vice-president of programs for the College of Agriculture Student Council.
• Jennifer Fuchs Stewart recently graduated Cum Laude from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood. She will be teaching second grade at Parsons Elementary School in Lubbock in the upcoming school year. She is the daughter of Dennis and Barbara Fuchs.
• Michelle Fuchs, daughter of Dennis and Barbara Fuchs, recently received the Verizon Athletic/Academic Achievement Award at a banquet sponsored by Texas A & M University and Verizon. Awards were given to A & M student athletes who successfully maintained an overall GPR of 3.0 or above.
• Seniors Lindsey Chudej and Tyler Coats were voted Ms. and Mr. Garden City High School for the 2001-2002 school year. They are children of Shelley and Henry Chudej and Donnita and Doug Coats.
• GCISD Students of the month for May are second grader Calleen Jansa, daughter of Wayne and Jennifer Jansa, third grader M’Call Schaefer, daughter of Doyle and Jacque Schaefer, seventh grader Justin Pierson, son of Delia Pierson and Mitch Pierson, and Allison Jansa, sophomore daughter of Allan and Lisa Jansa.
• Kaycee Schniers and Lindsey Chudej will compete in the state twirling contest in San Marcos May 25 after having received a Division I in the UIL twirling contest in October. Kaycee, a junior, is the daughter of Kenneth and Kathleen Schniers, and Lindsey, a senior, is the daughter of Henry and Shelley Chudej.
• Lauren Schwartz received second high individual and first in swine judging in the junior division at the recent District 6 Livestock Judging Competition. Macy Schwartz received third high individual and first in sheep judging, junior division, and Marissa Schwartz received fifth high individual, intermediate division. Parents of the girls are Paul and Tara Schwartz.
GCISD to Pursue Network Grant
The GCISD School Board on May 13 approved a resolution to pursue a community network grant through the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission. School Superintendent Steve Long said the grant proposal will include wireless computer satellites and computer labs in the Senior Citizens Center, in the Community Center and in St. Lawrence, plus a community-wide closed circuit television channel. The grant application will request approximately $200,000 in funding for the project, Long said. The board voted to hire Cory Richardson on a dual coaching/teaching contract. The board heard a presentation by a representative of Johnson Controls. The company provides services, including engineering studies plus integrated management and maintenance, designed to reduce the school’s energy and equipment costs. The board decided to visit nearby schools that use the service, and to look at a contract before making a decision. Long reported that next year, Garden City will host a Cross X debate and the district tennis meet, and will be in charge of the district cross country meet, which will be held in Big Spring. The board chose to keep its officers for the next year the same as last: Jimmy Eggemeyer, president; Tibby Niehues, vice-president and Karla Hoelscher, secretary.
Briefly
• A piano recital featuring Leroy Moore’s students will be May 19 at 4 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Everyone is invited. Moore is accepting new piano students for the summer. Call Susan Hirt 397-2436 for more information.
• A basketball camp for boys and girls in grades K – 8 will be held in Garden City May 28 – May 31. Sessions for grades K -- 3 will be in the school complex from1 to 3 p.m.; sessions for grades 4 -- 8 will be in the gymnasium from 8 a.m. until noon. The cost is $30 for grades 1 -- 3 and $40 for older kids. The deadline for sign-up is May 22. Call Brent Kirkland, 354-2331 or 354-2230.
• Jamie Walker will teaching swimming to kids ages 3 and older this summer at Tibby and Rory Niehues’ house. There will be eight one-hour sessions: Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, May 31 and Monday, June 3 – Thursday, June 6. The cost is $50 per child. Call Walker at 398-5420 to register children and to get lesson times.
• The Senior Citizens will meet at 6 p.m. May 21. Please bring snack foods. Spaghetti will be the fare at the June 4 meeting at 6 p.m. and members are asked to bring vegetable dishes or desserts.
• The family of the late Lillie Jurecek thanks the community for all the prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls, food, help and support.
• Courthouse Custodian/Groundskeeper Douglas Plagens asks, because of limited space, that cars for sale not be put in the courthouse parking area.
GGCD Issues Wastewater Reminder
Glasscock Groundwater Conservation District Manager Rick Harston has issued the following reminder to area residents regarding the definition of wastewater. According to Harston, “Waste” means any one or more of the following: 1) withdrawal of groundwater from a groundwater reservoir at a rate and in an amount that causes or threatens to cause intrusion into the reservoir of water unsuitable for agricultural, gardening, domestic, or stock raising purposes; 2) the flowing or producing of wells from a groundwater reservoir if the water produced is not used for a beneficial purpose; 3) escape of groundwater from a groundwater reservoir to any other reservoir or geologic strata not containing groundwater; 4) pollution or harmful alteration of groundwater in a groundwater reservoir by saltwater or by other deleterious matter admitted from another stratum or from the surface of the ground; 5) willfully or negligently causing, suffering, or allowing groundwater to escape into any river, creek, natural watercourse, depression, lake, reservoir, drain, sewer, street, highway, road, or road ditch, or onto any land other than that of the owner of the well unless such discharge is authorized by permit, rule or order issued by the commission under Chapter 26, Texas Water Code; 6) ground water pumped for irrigation that escapes as irrigation tailwater onto land other than that of the owner of the well unless permission has been granted by the occupant of the land receiving the discharge; or 7) for water produced from an artesian well, “waste” has the meaning assigned by Section 11.205, Texas Water Code. If you witness any of the actions cited above, contact the water district office. The water district also inspects possible oil and gas contamination problems. If you suspect such a problem on your property, please notify the GGCD office. From the Schoolhouse
Tennis Teams End Successful Season
Bearkat tennis enjoyed a very successful 2002 season. Both boys and girls varsity tennis teams captured first place in the Garden City Invitational Meet, and the girls also placed first at the Mertzon tourney. The boys won the district tournament. At the district meet, Collene Cox won first place girls singles, Brandon Bednar took second place boys singles, while Curtis Eggemeyer and Tyler Coats won second place boys doubles, all advancing to regionals. Allison Jansa won third place girls singles, Jessica Hoch and Megan Niehues took third place and Becky Chavira and Lindsey Chudej won fourth place in girls doubles. Matthew Cmerek and Blake Chudej won fourth place boys doubles. Erazmo Talamantes also competed at the district level. The junior varsity did an equally good job, with both boys and girls teams winning district. At the JV district meet, Stephanie Scott won first place girls singles, Terri Branham took second place, Brecklyn Hughes won third place and Krystal Sullivan placed fourth. Morgan Kight and Anna Flores won first place girls doubles, while Brandi Halfmann and Amanda Hirt took third place. Travis Coats won first place boys singles, Chase Burks and James Branham won first place boys doubles, while Chais Goodwin and Todd Weishuhn took second place. The tennis domination extended to the Junior High Kats. At their district meet, the seventh grade boys and girls and eighth grade boys each won their divisions. Chasity Olguin won second place seventh grade girls singles, Julie Hirt took third place, and in girls doubles, Lauren Plagens and Kristen Buzbee won first place. Evan Jansa captured first place in seventh grade boys singles; Sam Long and Chance Burks won third place boys doubles while Ryan Machicek and Justin Pierson won fourth place. In eighth grade competition, Tyler Bednar won first place boys singles, Taylor Niehues and Alex Halfmann (seventh graders competing in eighth grade division) won first place boys doubles; Cory Multer and seventh grader Jared Bradford took second place. Douglas Cmerek, seventh grade, and Shaun Maxie, eighth grade, also competed in boys singles.
Math, Science Team Places Third in State Competition
A number of Garden City students participated in the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association State Championship Meet in San Antonio in April, where the Garden City team received third place in Sweepstakes. Team and individual awards are as follows: calculator team 4th place; team members were Tyler Bednar, Taylor Niehues, Cade Halfmann, Shaun Maxie; calculator individual honors: 6th grade Amy Multer, 12th place; 7th grade Taylor Niehues, 2nd place, Cade Halfmann, 8th place, Jason Flores, 10th place; 8th grade Tyler Bednar, 9th place, Shaun Maxie, 12th place. Number sense team 3rd place; team members were Tyler Bednar, Taylor Niehues, Colton Schwartz, and Wade Jansa; number sense individual honors: 6th grade Wade Jansa, 1st place, Amy Multer, 8th place; 7th grade Taylor Niehues, 1st place, Colton Schwartz, 5th place; 8th grade Tyler Bednar, 6th place. Mathematics team 3rd place; team members were Tyler Bednar, Colton Schwartz, Taylor Niehues, and Wade Jansa; mathematics individual honors: 6th grade Wade Jansa, 1st place, Whitney Kellermeier, 2nd place, Amy Multer, 3rd place; 7th grade Taylor Niehues, 1st place, Colton Schwartz, 6th place, Cade Halfmann, 12th place; 8th grade Tyler Bednar, 7th place. Science team 2nd place, team members were Cory Multer, Taylor Niehues, Colton Schwartz, and Wade Jansa; science individual honors: 6th grade Wade Jansa, 1st place, Amy Multer, 7th place, Lyza Lopez, 9th place; 7th grade Taylor Niehues, 1st place, Colton Schwartz, 3rd place, Cade Halfmann, 17th place; 8th grade Cory Multer, 4th place. The team thanks all the teachers who have taught them math and science over the past years and extend their appreciation to their elementary school UIL math, calculator, and number sense coaches. Parents of students on the team thank Linda Jones and Jerry Cannon for all the time they spent working with the kids.
School Dates to Remember
• The junior high school awards program will be at 1 p.m. May 16 in the Ruth Cook Auditorium. The school band concert will be at 7 p.m. May 16 in the auditorium. The elementary school field day will be from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. May 17 at the school track.
• The Junior-Senior Prom is set for 7 p.m. May 18 in the Community Center. Head Start Graduation will be at 10 a.m. May 20 in the auditorium. Kindergarten Graduation and the Elementary School Awards Assembly are at 8:30 a.m. May 23. Baccalaureate is at 6 p.m. May 19, and High School Graduation is at 7:30 p.m. May 23, both in the auditorium.
Obituaries
• Olivia See Asbill, 88, died Feb. 5 and was buried in Grape Creek Cemetery. She was born Aug. 11, 1914 in Tom Green County to Thomas Milton and Olivia See Pritchett Scarborough. She married Thomas Edgar Asbill in Grape Creek in 1937. In 1957, she received a teaching degree from Howard Payne College. She retired from teaching in 1981. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church, serving in various capacities. She was preceded in death by two sons, James Aubrey and Baby Ray. Survivors include her husband Tom of Mason; three sons, Sandy Asbill and Shirley of Tiger, GA, Jack Asbill and Dorothy of Mason and Vernon Asbill and Kate of Carlsbad, N.M.; one daughter, Mary Ruth Roger and Tommy of Kremlin, OK; four sisters, Annie B. Halfmann, Fay Filburn and Jo Scarborough, all of San Angelo and Kate Cain of Graham; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
• Regina Schaefer, 90, died April 6 in a San Angelo hospital. She was born July 13, 1912 in Rowena to Adolph and Matilda Englert Kloesel. She married Clarence E. Schaefer in Rowena in 1941. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rowena and St. Ann’s Altar Society. Her husband Clarence preceded her in death in 1990. She is survived by a daughter, Joyce Fine and husband Jimmy of Garden City; three sons, Andrew Schaefer and wife Loretta of St. Lawrence, Clarence E. Schaefer, Jr. and wife Barbara and Earl Schaefer of Rowena; a sister, Eleanor Niehues; nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and others. • Lillie Ida Jurecek, 87, of Garden City, died May 10 in a Midland hospital and was buried in St. Mary’s cemetery in Hallettsville. She was born Sept. 22, 1914 in Witting to Nick Alois and Caroline Ann Jurecek. She was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Carrie Chudej and Bessie Spraggins of Schulenburg and four god-children, Gladys and Ed Krenek of Schulenburg, Henry and Shelley Chudej of Garden City, Jerome and Pam Chudej of New Ulm and Nick and Valerie Chudej of Baytown. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. About This Publication The next issue will be
June 12. The deadline for that issue is
June 10. The Glasscock County News is published by
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