Sanger Courier (Sanger, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 20, 1988 Page: 1 of 11
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Sanger Courier
Roy L. Lemons
Publisher
In a regular meeting Monday night, the Sanger City
Council met to consider and act on a variety of matters.
First on the agenda was to consider the Landfill Use
Agreement between Denton County Precinct 4 and the City
of Sanger. Precinct 4 Commissioner Don Hill was present
for the discussion. Hill stated that after doing research on
his department's needs, he found that he would have no
more than fifty trucks per year. It was decided that a log will
be kept by the city . with billing for use to be done monthly.
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and more efficient than last year.
Over 1OO items will be auctioned off. everything from a hat autographed by Tom
Landry to a flag that was flown at the White House in Washington. D.C.
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The Sanger I.S.D. regular board meeting for October was
Tues., Oct. 11th. Disbursements for the month totaling over
$128,000 were approved for payment by the board.
Jackson Fulgham, who was on the agenda to request that
his son be allowed to practice golf In Denton each morning
during the athletic period, was unable to attend the meeting.
The Issue was presented by Mr. Coulston. Coulston stated
that the district policy does not permit this and he did not
recommend rewriting the policy. However, he advised the
board that he would continue to work with Fulgham and
that If there is a solution he would find it.
The board was advised that results of the California
Achievement Tests given last Spring will be discussed at the
November meeting.
The board also discussed choosing a nominee to the
Appraisal Review Board. It was decided to make contact
with several people to see If anyone would be Interested in
serving. It Is to the advantage of Sanger property owners to
have someone local on the review board.
Additional substitute teachers were approved for the
district. Those approved were Tracy Maddux, Kristin Glass.
Robin Trammell and Renlta McClendon.
Mr. Coulston announced that October has been designated
Computer Learning Month in the state of Texas. The
Chisholm Trail Elementary computer labs were to be open
all during the week of October 10th for parents and others
interested in viewing the programs first hand. Alice
Madden, of the Intermediate School, announced that their
open house would be in the evenings Oct. 17 through 20th. i
The Personal leave policy for faculty and staff was
discussed by the board. After much discussion, board
member Ackerman made a motion that teachers should pay
for their own. sifbstitutes of on personal leave. Board x
member Francillc Sullivan opposed the motion'stating that • •
enough has beert taken away from teachers already. The
motion was withdrawn and no action was taken.
The 1988-89 Tax Roll was presented for approval and was
approved. The student resident policy was discussed briefly.
The board was advised that Beverly Helmke was hired for a
limited time to fill in for high school math teacher Joe
Higgs. Helmke will be teaching consumer math. Algebra II,
and Pre-Calculus.
The final business of the meeting concerned a problem
with the carpet at the elementary school. The problem has
existed since the carpet was Installed and is due to poor
installation. Representatives from the carpet company
advised what they are willing to do to correct the problem.
When corrected, the board will direct the business office to
release funds which have been held pending correction.
Board members went to see some of the problem areas.
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The Ed and Bess Forester Ranch will be awarded a Texas Historical Marker on
Saturday. Oct. 22 Located on FM 455 west of Bolivar, the ranch will host the dedication
ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
The event will be hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Skiles. Jr., the ranch's present owners,
and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clayton of Fort Worth. A rain date of Oct. 29 has been selected in
case of bad weather. A , ,
The ranch will be the 48th Texas Historical Commission marker dedicated in Denton
County. Research for the marker was prepared by Eunice Gray of Sanger and
administered by former chairman of the Denton County Historical Commission.
Yvonne A. Jenkins and Bullitt Lowry. Text of the marker is as follows:
"William S. Forester brought his family to Denton County from Tennessee tn the
early 1850's and established a ranch about 1852. He was assisted in his ranching
operation by his sons, one of whom. Sol. was killed by Indians at the age of 16 while
herding cattle on the ranch."
"Following William Forester's death the ranch was operated by his son. Lock S.
Forester (1844 1913). A Confederate veteran. Lock Forester, increased the size of the
ranch to over 6.000 acres. Under his management the ranch's Two I Jinglebob' brand
became well known. He supervised the ranch interests until 1890, when he moved to
Denton."
"Ed W. Forester, son of Lock Forester, assumed management of the ranch in 1890. In
1913 the ranch was divided into sections, with Lock S. Forester's three children each
receiving one third of the ranch property. Ed Forester became a successful rancher in
his own right, raising champion shorthorn cattle as well as quarter horses, sheep, and
other livestock. He served two terms as Denton County Commissioner.
"The Forester Ranch has been an important part of the
history of Denton County for over a century."
The financially strapped Sanger Chamber of Commerce hopes to help their plight
Saturday night by having its most successful Auction ft BBQ yet. The theme has been
changed for this year...the Chamber will charge $5 a head for a delicious BBQ dinner
and admission to the Auction. It’s a bargain at $5.
The location of the Auction is the same, the plush Double JP Ranch Just south of
Sanger on the west side of 1-35. The BBQ begins at 6:30. Also at 6:30 bidding will begin
in the Silent Auction, a very popular event last year where bidders have 30 minutes to
record their written bid on individual merchandise items.
The Council also addressed requests for by-laws to be
written for the Sullivan Senior Center. Mayor Armstrong
recommended appointing a committee to study the proposed
by-laws. Council member Jerry Jenkins. J.P. Hampton, and
Ruth Marshall were appointed as committee members to
work out a set of by-laws for council approval. The
committee will use both the by-laws drafted by the City and
those drawn up by members of the center as guidelines for
reaching a set of by-laws acceptable to all concerned.
Concerning the Methodist Church paving request, council
members felt the city ought to help as it involves as the
improvements they are making involve a city street. The
council agreed that the City will pay to extend the asphalt to
the pavement line in conjunction with this project.
Blds were awarded on the Lower Lift Station repairs. The
engineering firm of Hunter Associates recommended that
the City go with Cole and Smlthen. the low bidder, with a 60
day completion date. Hunter will be doing periodic
inspections as the work progresses.
The Council approved Resolution R11-88 requested by the
insurance company, requiring contractors to carry a
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The late Herman Cowley,
who was principal and
football coach at Sanger High
School in the early thirties,
has been inducted into the
University of North Texas Hall
of Fame.
Cowley was honored for his
achievement in athletics
which a student at North
Texas, and for his outstanding
ability as a coach and leader of
young men in Texas high
schools. While a student, he
was a four year letterman,
elected to Who’s Who in
Athletics for two years,
chosen all conference for two
years, and elected by the
Athletic faculty as outstanding
athlete for two years. He also
served as president of T Club
and Guzles. During his two
year tenure at Sanger High
School. he produced two
championship football teams.
At Sunset High School in
pallas, his teams won six
Championships. After
JeU'rement for poaching.
Cowley became » Athletic
Director for the City of Dallas
Schools, in which position he
served until his death in 1972.
While coaching in Sanger.
Cowley was married to Brick
Nance, a native of Sanger.
Mrs. Cowley and their two
daughters reside in Dallas and
Irving. Linda Cowley Staggs is
counselor at Nimitz High
School in Irving, and Jennie
Williamson teaches in a
Junior College.
Esta Lou Morgan of Sanger, a
long time friend of the Cowley
family, attended the induction
ceremony.
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SANGER, TEXAS
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Hawaii, donated $50 to the Varsity The agreement, effective from October 1, 1988 to September
" 30. 1989 was adopted by the Council.
The Council accepted the Interlocal Communications
Agreement with Denton County with the understanding that
All Jona s Fund from: f —-— _ ---- -
American Cheerleader^ at camp Bank, Forrest Trucking, a nd an(j that the City reserves the right to renegotiate the
contract with the county if or when costs should arise. Don
Hill confirmed what the Mayor had been told by a
spokesman in the county Judge’s office that
there would be no charge for this fiscal year. Additionally,
Chief of Police Benny Erwin was appointed liason officer
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Stan Day resigns from electric dept. I
certificate of insurance to cover them on Jobs done for the
city. An Agreement for Mutual Aid and Disaster Assistance
between Sanger and other area cities was approved. A new
Employee Safety Handbook was adopted, to be effective
immediately. Police Chief Benny Erwin was appointed as
the Police Department’s Firearms Proficiency Control
Officer.
In other business, the Council rejected all bids received
for the purchase of a pickup for the Water Department. It
was decided to draw up different specifications for an
import size or medium size pick up and request new bids.
The Council voted to pay the ambulance bill from 1986.
The County did not send the bill at the proper time, but the
City Attorney advised that the City is obligated to pay even
though the bill was not sent. It was decided to pay the bill of
$9,625.00 in full within 60 days. This yearly billing is for
providing of ambulance service to Sanger citizens.
It was announced that Stan Day, head of the Electric
Department , will be leaving to take a Job in Bryan. Ohio as
of October 21st. Councilman Jenkins publicly thanked Mr.
Day for a excellent Job. stating that he has greatly served the
community of Sanger during his time here. The Council
appointed Mr. Larry Yoast as acting Superintendent of the
Electric Department.
In the closing comments of the meeting, it was noted that
brush pickup throughout the city is back on a current basis.
Brush pickups will now be made on a weekly basis each
Tuesday. Citizens are requested to call City Hall to request
pick up of brush or tree limbs.
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Jona
Knightstep
Aloha Fund
started
A fund has been established fund for Jona with $200; from
at the Sanger Bank to help revenues they earned
Jona Knightstep's trip to the Sellebratlon.
Aloha Bowl in I"
December 19 thru 26. Jona Squad for their trip to
earned the right to perform Nationals in December. Other
Dec. 25 at the Aloha Bowl donations have been made to
Game by winning All Jonas Fund from: Sanger Sanger would have no monetary obligation to the County
this past summer. She is the Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Hachtel.
FIRST from Sanger High Anyone Interested in making
School to have accomplished donations to this fund may do
this HONOR. so at the Sanger Bank. If there
The cost of this trip is is any money received over
$1600. Jona is responsible for Jona s expenses.she plans to between Sanger and Denton County for this agreement,
the entire amount. The Sanger donate to the Varsity Squad *
Police Department started the for their trip to Nationals in
Dallas this December.
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Sanger Courier (Sanger, Tex.), Vol. 89, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 20, 1988, newspaper, October 20, 1988; Sanger, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1282253/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sanger Public Library.