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Glasscock County News
It’s 50 Years for St. Lawrence Fall Festival
The 50th Annual St. Lawrence Fall Festival will be Oct. 1 on the church grounds. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Lunch, consisting of barbeque brisket, homemade German sausage and all the trimmings, will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dessert may be chosen from a variety of homemade pies and cakes. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. Plates to go will also be available. Beginning at 2 p.m., grilled sausage on a stick, sausage sandwiches, barbeque sandwiches and desserts will be available for purchase. Uncooked, authentic German sausage will be sold for $4.50 per pound beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Sausage Haus, located directly behind the Parish Hall. Various booths will open at 10:30 and continue through 4 p.m. The Kountry Kitchen will feature homemade baked and canned goods as well as local handcrafts. A Cross Booth will feature many different and unique crosses available for purchase. The Soda/Candy Stand will be available throughout the day. Artists and Crafters from the surrounding area will be displaying and offering their goods for sale on the church lawn. Balloon Man Harlan Rhodes will return with his creations. Bingo will be from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a silent auction from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., in addition to the live auction, which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m.; both boast an array of unique items available to the highest bidder. For additional information, call Martha Schwartz, publicity chairman, 432/397-2268 or email madschwartz2003@yahoo.com.
County Sets Tax Rate; Adopts Budget
At its regular meeting Sept. 11, the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court set the tax rate for 2006-2007 at .3623 per $100 valuation, down from .4106 (.4123 with debt tax) last year. The county was able to drop the .001690 debt tax, since the debt on the community center was paid off in 2006. The court adopted a budget of approximately $2.9 million, with expected revenues of approximately $2.8 million. The budget is up 8 percent since last year, with income also up 8 percent and expenses up 9 percent. County Treasurer Alan Dierschke said most of the increase in expenses is due to electrical and fuel costs. The county’s taxable value is $675 million, up from $551 million last year. Dierschke said he expects the county to have reserves of $1.2 million at the end of the fiscal year.
County Won’t Build Fence The court declined a request from John Mills to build approximately one mile of fence on the east side of County Road 220, although commissioners indicated they would clear the right of way for a fence there. Saying the county hasn’t built fence before, unless it was taking the land, the court expressed concern that building the fence would set an undesirable precedent. Commissioners discussed a county stock trailer, which has been used by the local 4-H, but is rarely used now. Several options for the trailer were mentioned, but no action was taken.
School Nurse’s Position Still Topic of Debate
At its regular meeting Sept. 9, the GCISD board spent 90 minutes in closed session, presumably discussing the school nurse’s job description and salary schedule, but no decisions were announced. In a meeting Aug. 28, the board had voted to hire Christy Seidenberger as nurse/para-professional. School Superintendent Steve Long said Seidenberger was offered $24,786 for the first year. The board also approved enrolling in the TEXSTAR pool, so that some school funds can be invested there at higher rates of interest than at local banks (currently 5.3 percent vs. 4.7 percent). The pool is sponsored by First Southwest Securities, and operates much like a money market fund; money can be moved in and out with no penalty. Long says the pool is insured and very sound. At the Aug. 28 meeting, the board adopted a $10 million budget for 2006-07, with revenues projected at $109,000 less. It set the tax rate at $1.33 per $100 valuation, plus a .0996 tax for bonded indebtedness, for a total of $1.42. According to Long, federal monies account for one percent of the district’s total revenue, state dollars amount to five percent, and local tax money provides 92 percent. Long said the district will pay out almost $6 million in “Robin Hood” money in the coming year. He said from 2000 to 2007, the district has gotten in excess of $1.4 million in various grants. Long suggested that interested persons should take a look at the school’s web site, which Reta Bell’s web class has redone. The site is at http://gcisd.esc18.net
Briefly
• GCHS Homecoming is slated for Sept. 22. There will be a junior high game vs. Abilene Christian beginning at 5 p.m., with the varsity game following at 7:30. A hamburger supper will be served in the school cafeteria. There will be NO SATURDAY LUNCHEON this year. Ex-students voted last year to hold the Saturday luncheon every other year in odd numbered years.
• The Homecoming Bonfire is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m.
• Glasscock County Senior Citizens will meet Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. and snacks or finger foods are the fare. The Oct. 3 meeting will be potluck. Recently, Glasscock County 4-H leaders and members presented a program on youth interacting with seniors. Anyone living in Glasscock County or neighboring counties, who is 50 years old or older, is invited to attend the meetings at 6 p. m. on the first and third Tuesday each month. Come enjoy the food, games and programs.
• The St. Lawrence Dance Club is sponsoring Kraig Parker as ELVIS on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the St. Lawrence Hall. Admission is $25 per couple or $15 for singles. Everyone 21 and over is welcome to come and experience the excitement and energy of Parker’s performance. For more information, contact David Weishuhn 354-2346 or Jacque Schaefer 354-2619.
• We thank all our friends for the love and kindness shown us during Booger’s lengthy hospitalization and for the many expressions of concern when we lost Lonnie. The cards, flowers, calls, visits, prayers and the lovely meal served to our family before the funeral are all deeply appreciated. Words fail to express our deep appreciation for all your love during this trying time. May God bless all of you. --- Booger and Beverly Pruit
• State Sen. Kel Seliger invites the citizens of Glasscock County to a Town Hall Meeting Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. at the St. Lawrence Hall.
From the Schoolhouse
• Scheduled events: Sept. 14 JH football, Midland Trinity in Garden City, 5 p.m.; Sept. 15 Varsity football at Trinity 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 16 Cross Country at Angelo State 8:30 a.m.; Sept. 19 homecoming bonfire 9 p.m.; Sept. 22 JH football, Abilene Christian 5 p.m., Varsity football (homecoming) Abilene Christian 7:30 p.m. both games in Garden City; Sept. 23 Cross Country at Wall 9 a.m.; Sept. 27 Seniors’ Career Day at Howard College; Sept. 29 JH football 5 p.m., JV football 7:30 p.m. at Lorenzo; Sept. 30 Cross Country at Lubbock 9 a.m. (high school only); Oct. 2 school holiday; Oct. 7 Cross Country at Robert Lee 8:20 a.m.; JV football 4 p.m. Hart, Varsity football El Paso Emmanuel Baptist 6:30 p.m. in Garden City.
Several Win 4-H Awards
Both youth and adults have recently been recipients of various 4-H awards: Blaine Walker was elected president and Kevin Hillger first vice-president of the District 6 4-H Council; Charlene Belew, Glasscock County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science, was elected secretary of the Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agents, and Marissa Schwartz placed sixth in the Texas 4-H Record Book competition, Swine category. Karla Hoelscher and Charlotte Kellermeier received the county Silver Spur Award; the Glasscock County Commissioners’ Court (County Judge Wilburn Bednar and Commissioners Mark Halfmann, Jimmy Strube, Marck Schafer and Michael Hoch) was given the county-level Hank Thompson Friend of 4-H Memorial Award and Carol Batla and Linda Avery were chosen for the local Outstanding Adult Leader Award. The Outstanding Junior Girl award went to Sarah Hoelscher, Outstanding Intermediate Boy went to Chapman Royall, Outstanding Senior Girl went to Marissa Schwartz and Outstanding Senior Boy went to Cade Halfmann; Kevin Hillger won the J.T. Rutherford Award, and Macy Schwartz and Kevin Hillger won the 4-H Gold Star Award, the highest given on the county level.
National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7
Anyone between the ages of 9 and 19 can join 4-H. A wide variety of activities are available, and can be built around one’s own talents and interests. In 4-H, young people learn the value of helping others, and often donate their time to community service projects. They also discover the importance of cooperating with others, sharing experiences, appreciating diversity and setting goals. For more information about the local 4-H program and how to join, contact the county extension office at 354-2608.
Next Issue Date and Deadline
The next issue of the Glasscock County News will be Oct. 11. The deadline for that issue is Oct. 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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