Brady Standard-Herald and Heart of Texas News (Brady, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Page: 1 of 18
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2010
Wednesday
July 14.2010
Braip Standard-Herali
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County hosts
hearing about
jail options
Council
names
Owens to
committee
By NEAL ULMER
passed out to all of the attend-
Approximately 40 con- ees.
cerned citizens from Me- “1 was excited about the
Culloch County showed up to turnout we had this evening,”
learn about options for dealing Neal stated after the meeting,
with the immediate concern of "There was a free exchange
the county’s local jail facilities, of questions and ideas. We
The hearing concerned the had several questions asked
ideaofpossibly building a new that will need some follow-up
county jail and was held in the sessions in the coming days.”
second floor courtroom of the In the meeting, he stated
By James Stewart
Despite a lengthy agenda,
the Brady City Council made
short work of the list before
them.
The meeting started off
with citizen comments, and
Simpson Lake Club resident
Jon Chase read a letter to the
council requesting his name be
a uadded to the list of committee
Standard-Herald photo by Neal Ulmer me rarestonsib I
JAIL PLANS-Architect Kenny Burns (right) of Fort Worth explains the drawings of oping a long-term plan for the
a proposed new 54-bed county jail to a crowd of 40 persons at the July 6 public hearing. improvement of Brady Lake
Also shown are (left to right) County Commissioners Jerry Bratton and Brent Deeds, and The council appointed com
County Judge Danny Neal. nuttec was formed two meet-
ng
courthouse on Tuesday, July 6. the county has a 23-bed jail,
McCulloch County Com- but the Texas Jail Standards
missioners hosted the public Commission only allows an
hearing which was facilitated average daily population of 14 ings ago and consists of five
by County J udge Danny Neal. prisoners. in the first eight months ol fiscal Mark Marshal I expressed the also transporting their overflow persons, one name submitted
The public hearing is one of “We have an overflow on an year 2009-10, the county has same sentiments. prisoners to Comanche and by each council member.
many meetings the county will average of seven prisoners we spent $59,098.51 for boarding "Our inmate population is Ballinger and that those coun- After one committee mem-
host to gain public input from have to send to either Ballinger prisoners in Comanche and growingandwillcontinuetodo ties have expressed an interest ber resigned, Chase requested
as many citizens as possible in or Comanche. We average a Ballinger jails. This figure is so. As that grows, the cost for in bringing their prisoners to a his name be considered stating
finding the best solution for the total of 21 prisoners on a daily projected to annualize at over paying the rent on prisoner beds new jail facility in McCulloch that as a member of the separate
need of new jail facilities. The basis. It was not my intention or $88,647 of McCulloch County out of the county will continue County. parks committee, he believed
current facility is more than the court’s intention to be here tax payers’dollars going out of to grow," Neal stated. Therefore, if a new jail fa- he should have been included.
30 years old, is only certified today, but there was a problem the county. He also explained the cost cility was built in McCulloch When the item was ad-
for 14 prisoners and is on the with the grant funding request Both Neal and McCulloch breakdown of a new jail facility. County it would not only save dressed, councilwoman Missi
short list of state jail standards by the USDA which got pulled County Sheriff Earl Howell which is proposed as a 54-bed this county over $85,000 annu- Davis stated that the seat made
inspectors, out from under us. Today, we stated the crime rate in the jail of 33,395 square feet at a ally in outside boarding costs, available by the resignation was
Neal opened up the hearing have to deal with that and talk county is increasing and the cost of $240 per square foot, plus fuel expense, etc. It would her appointment therefore she
by giving a little history about about what we need to do.” county and district court dock- The total cost of the new facil- also bring in daily revenue from submitted the name of Curtis
the county jail situation and One of the pages of the ets are growing. Unfortunately, ity is estimated at $10 million, prisoners of those neighboring Owens as the replacement,
explained information in the handout included a number of not all of the defendants arc Neal said Mason, Menard
live-page handout that was consideration points. Hestated going to jail. County Attorney and San Saba Counties are
See Jail on Page 7 A
See Council on Page 3 A
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Artist
‘hooks’
her way
through
depression
By Neal ULMER
A person would not think to
look at a beautiful and creative
person such as Nancy Lane,
that she had problems with de-
pression. That depression was
turned around in a positive way,
into an artistic endeavor—rug
hooking.
“In June 20091 was in a real
bad episode of depression," she
said, as we sat in her art studio
in a recent interview.
“I’ve fought depression over
many decades and was hospi-
talized because of it in 1990.
When you are in a depressive
state, it is hard to be creative.
I didn’t ever want .to leave
the house. My friend, Mary
Bradshaw, was familiar with
my state and kept encouraging
me to go to Designs by Deborah
and meet the owner, Deborah
Neslage."
Later, after more encourage-
ment, Nancy did go down to
‘
BHS senior elected president of
national leadership organization
Ravi Karia, a senior at of both the regional and state
Brady High School, has been executive councils.
elected the 2010-2011 National On the local level, he served
President of Family, Career aswvice president of programs
and Community Leaders of his sophomore year at BHS.
America (FCCLA). Karia was also the president
He is one of 10 national ofthe parliamentary procedure
officers elected during the team in 2007-'08 when the
2010 National Leadership team was honored with a first
Conference, held July 4-8 in place title at regionals and was
Chicago, III. Being elected a second at state.
national officer is the highest Karia was nominated to
leadership honor an FCCLA run for the national office at
member can achieve.
the state meeting held earlier
The election took place in Dallas.
during a five-day leadership Along with nine other mem-
event centered on the theme, bers of the national executive
“65 Years of Leadership.” Dur- council, he will travel to FC-
Ravi Karia
ing the week, more than 6,100 CLA national headquarters in of the conferences and travei-
FCCLA members, advisers, Reston, Va., during the year to ing to different areas including
Standard-Herald photo by Neal Ulmer alumni, and guests attended attend training and program West Virginia, Washington,
workshops and sessions on planning sessions. He will also D.C., Albuquerque, N.M. and
relevant youth issues such as help set policies and develop Anaheim, Calif.
career preparation, financial future goals for the organiza- FCCLA: The Ultimate
literacy, environmental cduca- tion as a committee member Leadership Experience is a
MAR1LVN AND ME—Nancy Lane shows off a
hooked rug depicting one of her favorite celebrities. She
recently completed the creation as one of seven rugs.
“There are shelves upon stated Lane. “1 go into it all the tion, traffic safety, community ofthe FCC LA National Board dynamic and effective national
shelves of these woolens that way. There is not one rug that service, social media, and the of Directors. student organization that helps
are already felted. Felting is I have wanted to give away.” changing roles of men and During the year. Karia and young men and women become
taking wool off the fabric bolt, Proud of every one of her women in the home and work- the other national officers will leaders and address important
washing the wool in hot water rugs, it's her latest one she feels place. represent the organization by personal, family, work, and
and then drying it in a very hot is the finest she has done, and It is pretty exciting to lead leading workshops and giving societal issues through Fam-
dryer. That prepares it for mak- it’s her favorite for more than the entire organization." Karia speeches locally and through- ily and Consumer Sciences
ing strips. The customer just one reason—it is of her idol - said Monday morning. "FC- out the country. Also, as FC- Education. FCCLA has nearly
, Ns buys the piece of wool, strips Marilyn Monroe. C LA isadynamic youth-led or- CLA president, he will help 219,000 members and over
the store on East Main Street, it and hooks it into rugs. It is a “She is my seventh rug, but ganization where family is our plan the focus and content of 6,500 chapters from 50 state
She was in total amazement at simple craft." it’s the first one I wanted people center focus. We build leaders FCCLA’s 2011 National Lead- associations and the District of
serins 21 rent “Deborah got me started to see because I felt like it was today for the world tomorrow ership Conference, to be held Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the
° 9 ored yam. I 11 in rug hooking, but also have the first one in my heart to share and we try to strengthen the July 10-14, in Anaheim, C alif. Virgin Islands. The organiza-
I.ve always loved hooked learned on my own," she said, and to sell,” Lane said proudly, function ofthe family as a basic "1 will preside over all the tion has involved more than 10
rugs. I have this passion but I "She has been my mentor. "I have a son, Greg Schmittou, unit of society by balancing national executive council million youth since its founding
° Eoins into Without her and her knowl- and his wife, Kathryn, who families and careers." meetings as a member of the in 1945.
Piss ... II 1edge, I could not have done this, live in Austin. Kathryn will Now going into his fourth national board I directors FCCLA is unique among
in.i y did, a he di eren referring to her latest piece.” help me try to find a gallery in year of FCCLA at Brady High and will serve on the executive youth organizations because
colors j ust grab you; the wool - Over the last year, she has Austin.” School, Karia has served as committee ofthe national board
ens are just so warm. They say created a total op sevcn rugs. _________________________Region II vice president of of directors," Karia said.
to me, just touch me. “That’s just the way I am,” See Hooking on Page 7 A programs and was a member He'll also preside over all See FCCLA on Page 7 A
Local farmers market gaining momentum
Bv Neal ULMER
sell their home-grown produce
y of July
Goodson
A ycar-and-a-half later, the to citizens and travelers.
“Late this spring with all of I’ve been doing this for about
the rain and dodging the late 30 years that is, selling water-
state
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idea of a McC ulloch County The first one was held June freeze, it was an ideal time to melons. My dad did the same
farmer's market is beginning 19 and since then, each Satur- give it a try. We then hosted a thing."
to pay off for local gardeners day, producers can offer their meeting to determine the level Several people were seen
and producers. products for sale to the public, ofinterest from producers in the along the sidewalk buying and
A collaborative effort be- The market will continue area, and then determined that carrying away their recently
tween the Brady/McCulloch weekly throughout the grow- we would have enough support bought produce. “We have
County Cham ber of Commerce ing season. from producers to give it a try.” been coming each time since
and the McCulloch County “The idea to start the Farm- The number of vendors has it has opened,” said Lee and
Agri Life Extension Office, the er’s Market was about as grass grown from oneon that first Sat- Annette Bryant, from Brady,
effort to offer area residents a root as it gets," said Vance urday to about a dozen this past “We bought peppers today, but
selection of homegrown fresh Christie, McCulloch County Saturday. Fruits, vegetables, have bought watermelons and
fruitsand vegetables is starting AgriLife Extension Agent. “I eggs, and other value-added other products before, There
to catch on. had a citizen ask me about do- farm products that have been has been a good variety of
Held Saturday mornings on ing a Farmer’s Market shortly locally grown or produced have products and there is nothing
the courthouse lawn, the plan- after I arrived in McCulloch been offered by various area like fresh vegetables to cook
ning group was able to offer County. I told him that I would vendors. with. It is a friendly atmosphere
local vendors the opportunity to visit with members of the Me- “This is the fourth farmer’s and I hope the farmer’s market
Culloch County Ag & Natural market I’ve been to," said continues.”
Resources Committee about Curtis Smith from Richland One of the other many
the idea. Consequently, that Springs. “I have peaches, pep- vendors was David Wheeler
I sen group thought that there might pers, tomatoes, cantaloupe, of Hext.
7B7037 768756 be enough interest from local watermelon, picante sauce, -------------------
Brady Standard-Herald producers to give it a try. and apricot and peach jam. See Market on Page 7 A
Standard-Herald photo by Neal Ulmer
FRESH FROM THE GARDEN-David Wheeler
of Hext (right), one of a dozen or so vendors at the lo-
cal farmers market, prepares to bag up bell peppers for
customers Lee and Annette Bryant of Brady. The farmers
market is held each Saturday morning on the west side of
the courthouse square and gives area producers a chance
to sell home-grown produce to consumers.
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