The Llano News (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2000 Page: 4 of 26
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Llano Area Newspaper Collection and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Llano County Public Library.
- Highlighting
- Highlighting On/Off
- Color:
- Adjust Image
- Rotate Left
- Rotate Right
- Brightness, Contrast, etc. (Experimental)
- Cropping Tool
- Download Sizes
- Preview all sizes/dimensions or...
- Download Thumbnail
- Download Small
- Download Medium
- Download Large
- High Resolution Files
- IIIF Image JSON
- IIIF Image URL
- Accessibility
- View Extracted Text
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
4 The Llano News. Wednesday. October 25. 2000
“The vital measure of a newspaper is not its size, but its spirit. ” — Arthur Hays Sulzberger
State employees’ salaries lag behind
private sector and other states
State - Capital
HIGHLIGHTS
Compiled by Pauline Word
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
AUSTIN — Salaries for state
employees are years behind the
paychecks for similar private-sec-
tor jobs and the lag soon could
begin to affect overall state ser-
vices, the State Auditor concluded
in a biennial report released last
week.
State employees’ actual salaries
have increased only 28 percent in
the past 10 years while per capita
income in Texas has risen an esti-
mated 58 percent. Texas’ average
state employee salary is $7,656
less than the average state em-
ployee salary for the other nine
most populous states.
Turnover among the state’s
25,000 employees cost Texas be-
tween $ 127 million and $254 mil-
lion in 1999.
The report recommends be-
tween $30 million and $56 mil-
lion in changes for the biennium
to help reduce costs associated
with turnover.
The report proposes that the
salary range for the state’s sched-
ule A and B employees be adjusted
to more accurately reflect similar
positions in the private sector even
though state employees still would
fall 7 percent behind.
The report also calls for a $200
per month flat increase for sched-
ule A employees and a 10 percent
increase for schedule B employ-
ees effective Sept. 1, 2001, and
additional increases of $50 per
month for schedule A and 3 per-
cent for schedule B on Sept. 1,
2002. The adjustment would cost
the state about $945 million in the
biennium.
Schedule C employees would
receive a $50 increase per month
Sept. 1,2001 and another $50 per
month Sept. 1, 2002 at a cost of
about $7 million in the biennium.
“The isrue of pay needs more
attention given both the strong
Texas economy and the forecast
of a significant labor shortage,”
the report said.
ATM fees, personal info debated
Texans could learn more about
the fees they incur when using
Automatic Teller Machines and
they could gain more control over
their non-public personal financial
information under recommenda-
tions made last week by a senate
subcommittee.
The Subcommittee on Con-
sumer Credit released several rec-
ommendations after studying how
the banking, securities and insur-
ance industries seem to be merg-
ing and crossing services.
Another subcommittee,
charged with identifying -ways to
fund new jobs and promote eco-
nomic development in Texas, also
released a report that found new
businesses often have difficulty
getting early-stage financing.
The Subcommittee on Private
Sector Business Financing also
found that state-sponsored fund-
ing works in some areas but not
.v:ie..zjr.-'Z-.UkZ
across tne board.
To help promote growth in the
private sector, the subcommittee
recommended dedicating state
revenue from oil and gas reserves
or lottery reserves and using pro-
ceeds from the state’s tobacco
settlement.
Officials remember Texas giant
Former and current state law-
makers gathered last week in the
Senate Chamber to remember a
Texas giant. Former Texas Su-
preme Court lustice and state
Senator Oscar H. Mauzy died Oct.
10 at age 73
Mauzy served on the state Su-
preme Court from 1987-92 and
held the Dallas senatorial seat
nearly 20 years from 1967-86.
Known for his work to improve
conditions for minorities, women
and the working people of Texas,
Mauzy’s accomplishments in-
cluded passage of the 1972 Equal
Rights Amendment and establish-
ment of single member legislative
districts.
He was one of the leaders of the
“Killer Bees” of the 66lh Regular
Session who broke the Senate’s
quorum to protest legislation that
would create a separate day presi-
dential primary.
He authored the 1989 unani-
mous Edgewood court ruling that
declared the state’s public school
finance system unconstitutional.
Speakers at the memorial ser-
vice included former Sen. Jack B.
Strong, Congressman Lloyd
Doggett, David Richards, Pat
Maloney Sr. and former Gov. Ann
Richards.
“He knew the process back-
wards and forwards and he used
every tool at his disposal to fight
for what he thought was right,”
Richards said.
Other Highlights
• Texans should be cautious of
retailers selling used Bridgestone/
Firestone tires. Attorney General
John Cornyn said retailers in
Houston last week were caught
selling recalled tires that the Na-
tional Transportation Safety
Agency identified as potentially
unsafe.
Help your lawn get the most out of fall fertilizing
By Robert E. Reaves
LCRA Landscape Water Conser-
vation Coordinator
Many a homeowner who dreams
of a thick, green lawn fertilizes in
the fall to prolong turf color and
give the lawn a jump start next
spring Now is the time to apply
that tertilizer
After the severe drought condi-
tions we experienced this summer,
fall fertilization is probably the
most important component of your
lawn's recovery. You can help your
lawn get the most out of its fall
feeding by following these lips:
Use a low-nitrogen fertiliz-
er. Use a fertilizer with an analysis
of 15-5-10 that is, the fertilizer is
15 percent nitrogen, five percent
phosphorus and 10 percent potassi-
um
More fertilizer is NOT bet-
ter. Too much nitrogen can burn
your lawn and stimulate top growth
at the expense of root development
This extra growth also requires
more mowing and watering during
summer.
Apply no more than one pound of
soluble nitrogen per 1,000 square
feet To determine how much to ap-
ply. check the Texas A&M Aggie
Turf Web site (http://aggie-
turf tamu edu/calc ulators/fertsheet h
tml) Just plug in the numbers. The
built in calculator does the rest
Inorganic fertilizers are
best for fall Most nitrogen in
an organic fertilizer is not quickly
available to plants because it is tied
up in complex chemical com-
pounds The nitrogen in these com-
pounds must be converted into the
nitrate and ammonium forms of ni-
trogen through soil microbial activ-
ity. (Ammonium and nitrate are the
same forms of nitrogen found in in-
organic fertilizers.)
Because soil temperatures are cold
during fall and winter, there is little
conversion of nitrogen in an organ-
ic fertilizer to a usable form. Or-
ganic fertilizers work better during
late spring and summer, when
warmer temperatures enable soil
microbes to process the organic
materials more quickly.
Use lower amounts of fer-
tilizer in the shade Shady
lawn areas have succulent top
growth and less root development
than lawns in sunny areas. Too
much nitrogen encourages to
growth, weakening the rixit system
Get in the habit of applying fertil-
izers in shady areas only in spring
and fall.
Never fertilize before a
rainstorm. Fertilizer applied be
fore a heavy storm will wash away,
contributing to ground water pollu
lion and providing little benefit to
your lawn Instead, apply fertilizer
and irrigate lightly with a half-inch
of water
Use a broadcast (cyclone)
or drop-type spreader for
even application After you
know how much fertilizer to apply
to your lawn, divide the amount in
half and make two passes across
your lawn in different directions
This will give you uniform distri
bution and alleviate the "stripe" ef
feet
For more information on Water-
Wise landscapes, check the LCRA
Web site at www.lcra.org or call,
toll-free 1800 776.5272. Ext
7437
TheLlano News
PO Box 187, Llano. Tx 78643 • 915-247-4433 • FAX: 915-247-3338
*■ lhenews@tstar.net
(ISPS 316-700)
Serving Llano, Llano County and the Highland Lakes Area since 1889
Published weekly at 813 Berry Street, Llano. Texas 78(w.3
Entered in the Llano rusi Office as periodical postage paid at Llano, Texas under the
Act of Congress of 1878
KEN WESNF.R • PI RI ISIIKK JIMMY STEPHENSON • EDITOR
RAECIIEL COOKE • CLASSIFIED/RECEPTIONIST
CAYLA BARTLEIT • ADVERTISING
SANDY WESNER • OFFICE MANAGER
A C. KINCHELOF. • MAIL ROOM
RLTH PENCE • TYPESETTER
LEI AND COX • PROOFREADER/PRODliCTION
COLIIMNISTS/CORRESPONDENTS: Manlvn Hale. Joe Dan Tarter. Charlotte Bukema.
Ruth Buster. VCra llonig, Verna Dirk Bernice Schuyler, Philip took Jack Patton
SUBSCRIPTION RATES Llano and Burnet Counties - 1 year $19. 2 years $35. 3 years $50
Elsewhere in Texas -1 year $26 2 years $48, 3 years $65 Out ol State • 1 year $40.2 years $70.
3 years $90 All payable in advance Overseas call lor a quote
The LLe.o News solicits letters to the editor concerning issues of local interest
Le its -nest be signed and no longer than two standard pages, double spaced and
typed, if possible A day nine phone number must also be included We will not
accept political letters endorsing or opposing a particular candidate The staff
reserves the right to edit all letters according to accepted standards Eor further
information call The Llano News at 915 247-4433 FAX 247 3338
POSTMASTER Send Address Changes to The Llano News, PO Box 187, l lano,
Texas 7864.3
COW POKES® By Ace Reid
http ://www. cowpokes .com
"The weatherman's always promisin' rain and
the politicians are all promisin' prosperity, but
danged if I've seen much of either one!"
Science enhances knowledge
By Lamar Smith
U.S. Congressman
“Every sentence I utter must be
understood not as an affirmation,
but as a question. " Neils Bohr,
pioneer in quantum physics
Early twentieth-century physicist
Neils Bohr understood scientific in-
quiry at its deepest level At its
best, science is about questions as
much as answers, about philosophy
as much as facts. Our search for an-
swers invariably leads to more
questions.
Most of us living in modern so-
ciety are impatient We want fast,
easy answers. We want explana-
tions and predictions Witness the
popularity of astrology - the pseudo
science of using the stars to predict
human affairs.
A small bookstore I visited re-
cently had one book on
astronomy/space and over 20 txxiks
on astrology Most newspapers car-
ry daily astrological predictions
known as horoscopes Astrology is
a far cry from the science of celes-
tial bodies, astronomy.
Man has been fascinated by the
stars since the dawn of time Those
celestial points of light have beau-
tified the night and lifted our eyes -
and hearts - through the ages. The
distant stars and planets have given
us practical help as well.
The north star has guided discov-
erers and adventurers The position
of the sun, moon and stars told set-
tlers when to plant and harvest their
crops. And four centuries ago, the
study of the night sky blossomed
into a scientific revolution Today’s
space research and technology
stands on the shoulders of that rev-
olution As a member of the House
Space Subcommittee, I am able to
see first-hand the impact of scien-
tific research on modem society.
Margt forms of new knowledge -
from environmental protection to
better and faster communications
by satellite - are due in part to re-
search by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration (NASA),
an independent agency of the federal
government. This research has also
helped bring us Teflon non-stick
frying pans and safe football hel-
mets - just two examples of “spin-
offs" from space technology.
Today, NASA receives less than
one cent for every dollar the federal
government spends. If NASA’s
funding was increased to just one
percent of the nation's budget, this
would help accomplish its two
goals more quickly: exploring
space and helping improve the lives
of humans in Earth. All for only
25 cents more per American each
year.
Space exploration will answer
questions about the origin of the
universe, the future of our planet
and the likelihood of other intelli-
gent life among the stars. It will
inspire us, tweak our curiosity, and
reward us with knowledge. Who
knows, perhaps some great space
discovery will lift our hearts and
minds beyond earth’s problems and
unite citizens of the world in a
common endeavor.
Discovering what’s really out
there is more exciting than reading
horoscopes.
My office in Washington is here
to serve you. Please don 7 hesitate
to contact us at 202.225.4236.
%11
it’s that time.
Daylight Saving Time
ends October 29.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks
back one hour before you go
to bed Saturday night.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE 21st DIS. STATE REPRESENTATIVE
PRESIDENT
Bill Clinton
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C. 20500
VICE-PRESIDENT
Albert Gore
Executive Office Bldg.
Washington. D C. 20510
U.S. SENATORS:
Kay Bailey Hutchison
283 Russell Senate Bldg.
Washington. D.C. 20510
202-224-5922
PIIIL GRAMM
370 Russell Senate Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20510
202-224 2934
Lamar Smith
2443 Rayburn House
Washington, D.C. 20515
202-225-4236
TEXAS GOVERNOR
George W. Bush
PO. Box 12428
Austin, TX., 78711
51x1-463-2000
TEXAS LT. GOVERNOR
Rick Perry
PO. Box 12068
Austin. TX., 78711
512-463-0001
STATE SENATOR
Troy Fraser
PO Box 12068
Austin, TX., 78711
512-463-0124
Dist. 73
Robert Ttimer
P.0 Box 2910
Austin, TX., 78768-2910
512-463-0644 • 512-463-7637
LLANO COUNTY JUDGE
J.P. Dodgen
Courthouse, Rm., 101
Llano, TX., 78643
915 247 5054
LLANO CITY MAYOR
Terry Hutto
301 W. Main
Llano, TX., 78643
915-247-4158
LLANO DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Sam Oatman
P.O. Box 725
Llano, TX., 78643
915-247-5755
I a
Stev
and
to M
umn
my’s
live
Mik
want
little
slow
need
there
think
his o
he w
port.
Mi
team
year
Rya
doin
does
mak
for t
least
this
past
boos
Mik
play
on.
He
abou
Ther
effor
this
Mik
mist:
team
poin
sease
we s
your
losi
fum
othe
keep
keep
neph
folio
I
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Matching Search Results
View 22 places within this issue that match your search.Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Stephenson, Jimmy. The Llano News (Llano, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2000, newspaper, October 25, 2000; Llano, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1037730/m1/4/?q=a+message+about+food+from+the+president: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Llano County Public Library.