Lexington Leader (Lexington, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 475, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 17, 2007 Page: 2 of 24
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Page 2A - Thursday, May 17, 2007
LEXINGTON LEADER
Thursday, May 17
• Lexington Log Cabins open 9 am -4 pm
• Giddings Rotary Club; 12 noon
• Lexington Lions Club; 6:30
• AA Big Book study @ First Christian
Church;7 pm
Friday, May 18
• Lee County Fair & Rodeo
•Lexington Log Cabins open 9 am - 4 pm
• Country Music Nite @Blue VFD; 7 pnm
Saturday, May 19
• Lee County Fair & Rodeo
• Lexington Log Cabins open 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday, May 20
• LHS Baccalaureate Service @ Faith
Temple; 7 pm
Monday, May 21
•LISI) School Board; 7 pm
• Lexington EMS; 7 pm
• AA & Narcotics Anon.@ First Christian
Church; 7 pm
Tuesday, May 22
• Lexington Rotary Club; 12 noon
• Senior Citizens on the Square; 7 pm
The Community Calendar includes activities and
events affecting the residents of Lee County.
Submit events to be included on the Community
Calendar at least two weeks in advance.
Precinct #4
1st Quarter Report
Thomas Kovar
Lee CountyCommissionerPrecinct #4
The first quarter started out wet and cold, so w e did a lot of mainte-
nance and repair work. We bladed the County Roads in January and
March. Potholes and shoulders were patched and traffic and 911
signs were added or replaced as needed.
A culvert was added on CR 442 and entrance culverts were installed
on CR's 404, 442, 113, 436, 430 and in Dime Box. We cut up and
removed trees that fell across CR 401 and streets in Dime Box. Limbs
that broke off during the ice storm were removed from several roads
through out the precinct.
Broken boards were replaced on West Yegua Creek Bridge on CR
326. We took our turn hauling off recycle material from the county
recycle centers.
Several ditches were cleaned out and we hauled 250 yds. of clay and
1058 yds. of gravel on CR 401. 156 yds of gravel on CR 413 and 200
yds. On CR 402. We hauled 706.78 tons of base and w orked upCR 442,
getting it ready to seal coat. 346.11 tons of #4 topping rock and 316.86
tons of pea gravel were hauled and stock piled for seal coating.
We cut brush on CR 403 and we cleared 2000‘ of fencerow on CR
402. 1500’ on CR 430,2500‘ onCR 441 and 2500‘ on CR 327.
We also started shaping up 1.5 miles of CR 327 getting it ready to seal
coat.
Lexington Police Report for April 2007
Lexington
Police 1
Department
exington, Texas
"To Serve and
Protect”
Offenses Investigated
Incidents
Arrest Misdemeanor
Arrest Felony
Assist Other Agencies
Calls to L.I.S.D.
Accidents Investigated
Citations Issued
Warnings Issued
Business Checks
Open Doors
Animal Control Calls
36
58
16
2
5
6
0
45
81
167
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Publisher - Rita J. Owen
Managing Editor - Cindy Terrell
Sports Writer - Mike Organ
Lexington City Council
Meeting Report 5-9-07
At its regular meeting Wednesday, May 9.2007, the Lexington City
Council was focused on the current status of an agreement between
the City and the TCEQ regarding the City’s Waste Water process. As
reported by Mr. Bob Wallace of the Wallace Group, TCEQ has ex-
pressed on-going concerns about contamination involving the City’s
waste disposal system.
Mr. Wallace was unclear as to what the specifics of the concerns
were or what has triggered this latest round of concerns, since the last
word from TCEQ several months ago was that the City’s current plan
and program was meeting their requirements.
Mr. Wallace had arranged a meeting between City representatives
and TCEQ for Friday, May II. in Austin to discuss the issues in-
volved. Mr Wallace suggested that the Mayor select the representa-
tives for the meeting. Mayor Willrich asked Councilman Brown and
Mr. Wallace to be the City's representatives at the meeting and to
report back at the next Council Meeting regarding any actions needed.
After hearing the usual reports, the Meeting was adjourned.
Sheriff’s
Report
Rodney Meyer
• Sheriff Lee County
May 7"'
Deputy Clampit was dispatched to FM 448 in reference to cows
on the highway.
May 8'"
Deputy Clampit assisted Trooper Weiser on an accident call
involving a motorcycle just west of the bowling alley. Driver
refused medical treatment and was arrested for Driving While
Intoxicated.
May 9th
Deputy Clampit and Deputy McDonald responded to a distur-
bance call on CR 134.
Deputy served civil citation.
May 10"
Received a call from a concerned citizen in regards to a Brazos
County transport van that is parked at the roadside park in
Manheim. Deputy Easley responded. Dispatch made contact
with Brazos County who advised the van was not carrying any
inmates and the driver had pulled over to use her cell phone.
Chief Deputy Kothmann and Deputy Easley picked up two fe-
male inmates and two male inmates from Milam County jail and
transferred them to District Court in Giddings. Two additional
inmates were transported to court for Lee County jail.
May lit
Chief Deputy Kothmann was dispatched to Hwy 290 W in ref-
erence to cow on the Highway.
Deputy Crockett responded to a call form K&C Quick Stop
advising that several cows were on roadway FM 3403 and HYW
21.
Two civil citations were received and Deputies served two cita-
tions.
May 121
Deputy Hermes and Deputy Carvin assisted DPS units attempt
to locate a vehicle that was failing to maintain a single lane and
nearly hit a guardrail.
Chief Deputy Kothmann assisted with a funeral escort from St.
John's Church in Dime Box to the Hranice Cemetery.
Deputy Easley and Chief Deputy Kothmann responded to a
burglary on FM 696 near Lexington
Deputy Hermes and Deputy Carvin were dispatched to a report
of a large pasture party on FM 448 where it was reported that
several under aged minors were drinking.
Deputy Clampit assisted DP.S at the scene of an accident on
HWY 21 and FM 3403.
May 13"'
Deputy Easley put up a horse that was loose on CR 116.
Deputy Crockett and Deputy Easley responded to a Burglary
call on CR 226.
Deputy Crockett and Deputy Easley were dispatched to CR 331
in reference to a truck that was fully engulfed in flames
JAIL REPORT
22 Inmates in Lee County Jail and 6 Females being held in Milam
County.
15 inmates processed into Jail and 8 were released
Loebau picnic was a great success on Sunday. We had good
weather and a safe time was had by all.
Lee County Fair and Rodeo will be held this week-end the
Sheriff's Office will be available for any security concerns and to
help the public to have a safe and enjoyable time Be aware that
the traffic on HWY 290 in front of the Fair grounds will be heavier
than usual. Don’t drink and drive and keep your seat belts buck-
led.
Rodney Meyer
Sheriff Lee County
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From the
Mayor’s Desk
by
Robert Willrich, Sr.
Just a quick reminder to our community about the up-
coming end to the school year. In a little over a week,
our children will be taking the long awaited break from
their studies to enjoy a summer of tun and relaxation. Be
sure to drive with more caution than usual, as our streets
and neighborhoods will most certainly be teeming with
children.
Congratulations to our graduating seniors. Best of luck
to you in the years to come.
Chief
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Commissioner’s Court
Report 5-13,2007
At the regular meeting of the Lee County Commissioner’s Court on
Monday, May 14. 2007, the Commissioners mostly covered routine
matters. The Court approved the recommendation of the Courts’ Com-
mittee to award the Depository Bid to the First National Bank of Gid-
dings at a fixed rate of 5.05%. This awarded contract will run for four
years and will be reviewed during that time for any needed adjust-
ments.
The Court also renewed the contract with the law firm of Linebarger
Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP, for professional services associated
with the collection of delinquent taxes. The renewal is subject to a
review by the County Attorney, Ted Weems. It was indicated that
only minor changes were included in the new contract that will also
run for four years.
The Commissioners approved a Resolution proclaiming the month
of May, 2007, as Older American's Month. As the resolution explains,
an increasing number of Citizens are over 65 years old and are making
a bigger impact on the economy and on the health care system. As the
'baby boomers’ begin to reach this age, even more demands will be
made.
The Commissioners accepted the bid of $6,000 for seized property.
It was explained that this property would remain on the tax rolls at its
appraised market value of over $50,000.
A Public hearing was set for May 29"' in Lincoln concerning the
planned sale of 4"’ Street between Avenue ‘C’ and Main Street in
Lincoln to surrounding property owners.
Sheriff Meyer reported that another concrete pour has been com-
pleted on the Lee County Law Enforcement Center. This brings the
total area poured to about 45% of the total area. Another concrete
pour is planned for this coming week. He also reported that the overall
project is about one week behind schedule, primarily because of the
recent rains. He also spoke in favor of issuing bids for a State man-
dated Inmate Phone System for the facility. The Court approved this.
During Comments from the Court, Judge Gonzales complemented
the Sheriff and his office, the Giddings Police Department, and all the
other organizations and personnel that were instrumental in putting
together the recent 'Shattered Dreams' program. From all reports, it
was very well received by the students at Giddings High School.
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Goodson's service to the community extended well beyond his regular
duties. Goodson initiated the drug-and-alcohol-free party for
graduating high school seniors known as Grad Bash, headed up the
Blue Santa Program for 20 years, served on the board of directors of
the Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce and was active in the March
of Dimes.
“It is an honor to be able to pay tribute to a leader who has made
such a great impact on his community. Sheriff Goodson was a dedi-
cated public servant and is missed by all of us who were fortunate
enough to know him,” stated Rep. Cook.
Sheriff Goodson passed away April 7th.
Sheriff Goodson Speech Given
To US House of Representatives
Congressman McCaul gave of speech about Lee County Sheriff
Goodson on the floor of the United States House of Representatives
Monday . The foillowing is a copy of his speach:
Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to tell the nation about one of the
finest and most dedicated members of America’s law enforcement com-
munity and one of the best sheriffs to ever serve in the Tenth Congres-
sional District of Texas.
For 29 years the good people of Lee County Texas trusted Joe
Goodson to be their sheriff. He passed last month but left those he
protected with a safe, friendly and God fearing community.
Sheriff Joe, as he was known to the thousands of people who called
him friend worked hard, not just for the people of his county but for all
Texans and thus for all Americans.
His fellow Texas sheriffs chose him to lead the Sheriff’s Associa-
tion of Texas. He was a member of the Auto Theft Task Force, Narcot-
ics Task Force, and was head of the cold case review team.
But it wasn’t so much that he was among the finest Texas law
enforcement had to offer that made Sheriff Joe so well liked and re-
spected. Like it usually is with all people who are so well respected
and appreciated it was, as his friends and family will tell you, the way
Sheriff Goodson treated people which will leave good memories in the
minds of thousands who knew him.
Sheriff Joe came by his job honestly. His dad, Vernon Goodson
served as sheriff in Lee County for 25 years, before his son Joe was
elected and took over the position.
And as Buddy Preuss, the editor of the Giddings Times and News
in Lee County will tell you they were both dedicated to their jobs as
sheriff and loved the people they served. They were both peace-mak-
ers and did everything in their power to resolve situations without
having to throw anyone in jail or resort to using their weapons.
One of the things Sheriff Joe is best known for is the responsible;
some would even say conservative ways in which he ran his sheriff’s
office. He saw the money for him and his deputies as the people’s
money. He ran a tight ship as they say and accounted for every dollar
his department spent.
But once again, I have to go back to who Sheriff Goodson was as a
person.
As his family will tell you, one of the things the Sheriff most loved
doing was leading the Blue Santa Program which provides gifts for
needy families every year during the Christmas season. He helped
raise money for Blue Santa with auctions and even served as auction-
eer at times.
To Joe’s wife Robyn and Joe's entire family, you have the thanks of
a grateful state and nation and our condolences for your loss.
To the Good Lord above ... 1 hope you are ready for one more angel
up there, 'cause Sheriff Joe's on his way.
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