The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 113, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 11, 1988 Page: 2 of 20
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Pog^2 — Th« Albany News — Thursday1, August 11, 1988
Henderson sworn in, tax rate discussed
By Carol Lackey
Judy Wood Henderson was
sworn in as Shackelford County
Justice of the Peace at 9:00 a.m.
Monday, August 8, during a regu-
lar meeting of the Commissioners
Court. County Judge Marie Smith
administered the oath of office to
Henderson, who was appointed
July 29 to fill the unexpired term
of her mother, Joan Wood, who
died July 21.
Precinct 2 Commissioner
James Balliew made a motion to
approve Henderson's bond.
Tax Rate
Judge Smith reported to the
commissioners that the county's
effective tax rate had been set at
.30797, up slightly from last year's
rate of .30.
"This year's tax base is
estimated to be $155,408,220,"
Smith said. "We have lost some of
our tax base from last year's tax-
able value of $159,306,057, accord-
ing to the appraisal district."
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New justice...
County Judge Marie Smith (left) reads the swearing-in ritual as Laura Holson holds the Bible for new Shackelford
County Justice of the Peace Judy Henderson during a special ceremony held Monday morning during the monthly
commissioners court meeting. Mrs. Henderson was appointed by the court to serve as J.P. until a special election
is held in November. [Staff photo)
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Judge Smith told the commis-
sioners that taxes raised last year
using the .30 rate were $477,163.
"This year, using the same rate,
we would only receive $466,224 in
taxes —a loss of approximately
$11,000."
"If we go with a rate of .30797,
we will receive about $478,610 in
taxes," Smith added.
Although no action was taken
concerning the tax rate, the judge
told the court that a tax rate
would have to be adopted by
September 1.
Nutrition Program
A report on the Shackelford
County Nutrition Program was
presented by Elsa Turner, Fanny
Schkade and Mary Belle King.
"You have given us some guide-
lines, and we are trying to live up
to them," Turner said. "We have a
positive attitude, and we ap-
preciate the county funds that we
receive."
The group invited the commis-
sioners to eat with the Nutrition
Program and "learn about us and
our program."
Schkade reported that blood
pressure programs are given the
fourth Wednesday of each month,
and that games are being organ-
ized.
A spaghetti supper is being
planned for September 2 as a
fundraising activity for the pro-
gram. The supper is being held to
coincide with the first home foot-
ball game of the season for the
Albany Lions.
Schkade also told the commis-
sioners that they would like to
create an office space at the
Youth Center to be used for
Nutrition Program records, as
well as Youth Center Board
records.
They also discussed having
Moran residents participate in
the program. Plans are being
made to transport meals to
Moran.
Other Business
On a motion by Precinct 3 Com-
missioner Jane Connally, the
court unanimously denied collect-
ing a $5 road and bridge fee on
vehicle registration.
Judge Smith told the commis-
sioners they are invited to attend
a Chamber of Commerce meeting
at 12:30 p.m. August 19 at the
Longhorn Restaurant. During the
meeting, Chamber by-laws will be
amended.
The court also authorized the
county's veterans service officer,
Burrell McKelvain, to attend a
conference in September concern-
ing benefit programs of the Texas
Veterans Commission.
Jim Compton, representing the
West Central Texas Council of
Governments, discussed Econo-
mic Development Districts with
the commissioners.
"This is designed to assist rural
areas by providing an access to
funds that will translate into
jobs," Compton said.
Compton explained that the
WCTCOG is working to create a
district composed of the 19 coun-
ties it serves.
"If our application is approved,
funds will be available for a
specialist to examine the area,
and come up with a development
plan for each county," Compton
said. The specialist will look at
the available labor force, as well
as other economic assets
available. A revolving loan fund
for small businesses will also be
available, as well as public works
funds.
The first year of the program,
the WCTCOG will foot the bill.
After the first year, Shackelford
County would have to pay $105
per year to be involved in the pro-
gram. If the cities of Albany and
Moran participate, the county's
share would only be $30 per year.
On a motion by Precinct 4 Com-
missioner W.O. McKeever, the
commissioners passed a resolu-
tion to join the economic district.
Compton also discussed a 911
emergency telephone system that
will be administered by the
WCTCOG in the near future.
In other action, the commis-
sioners decided to take sealed
bids on used county equipment at
the next meeting. The equipment
will be located in the Precinct 1
yard for viewing.
The commissioners also dis-
cussed various personnel com-
plaints before recessing for lunch.
After lunch, the commissioners
reconvened for the purpose of dis-
cussing a personnel policy.
"To comply with state laws, all
county employees will be re-
quired to submit a time sheet be-
fore they can be paid," Judge
Smith explained.
Other items in the personnel
policy covered all aspects of em-
ployment.
The group also discussed bene-
fits for employees paid by the
hour.
Although no action was taken
concerning the policy, it is ex-
pected to be approved at the next
court meeting.
Special J.P. filing deadlines near
Several filing deadlines are
nearing for a special Justice of
the Peace election, which is slated
for November 8 —the same date
as the General Election.
The special election was called
following the death of Justice of
the Peace Joan Wood on July 21.
In an emergency meeting, the
Shackelford County Commis-
sioners appointed Wood's
daughter, Judy Wood Henderson,
to fill the vacancy until the elec-
tion.
The Democratic and
Republican parties will each have
the opportunity to nominate a
candidate for the special election.
The deadline for each of the party
nominations is September 9.
Both county party chairmen
were out of town this week, and
were unable to be reached for
comment concerning their party
nomination plans.
Interested persons can also file
as an independent or write-in can-
didate, according to County Clerk
Bobbie Cox.
The deadline is quickly ap-
proaching for independent can-
didates to file. A written declara-
tion of intent to run for the post
must be filed with County-Judge
Marie Smith by Friday, August
19, along with a petition signed by
at least 45 voters from Precinct 1
and 2 in order to get their names
on the ballot.
The deadline for independent
candidates is 30 days after the
death of the officer, explained
Cox. The law also states that a
petition must be signed by at
least five percent of the number
of voters who voted in the last
gubernatorial election.
Precincts 1 and 2 had 894 votes
cast during the last election for
governor, which means 45 regis-
tered voters from those precincts
must sign an independent can-
didate's petition.
Judge Smith will also be able to
accept official write-in candidates
for the election. Their names will
not appear on the ballot, but they
can run for the office as a write-in
candidate. The deadline for write-
in candidates is September 6.
The winner of the special elec-
tion will take office as soon as the
ballots are canvassed and the re-
sults declared official in Novem-
ber.
Henderson has stated that she
does intend to seek the office of
Justice of the Peace in the special
election.
There is no filing fee for run-
ning in the special election since it
is not a primary election.
Band boosters plan fundraisers
Betsy Parsons was elected
president of the Albany Band
Boosters during a meeting held
Monday night at the Albany High
School Band Hall.
Gayle Mikeska was chosen as
vice president, and Barbara Ed-
gar will serve as secretary-
treasurer.
Those present discussed
various fundraising activities and
other plans for the school year.
The major fundraising project
for the Band Boosters this fall will
be running the concession stand
at football games the last half of
the season. The Athletic Booster
Club will operate the concessions
during the first half.
"The concession stand opera-
tion will take a lot of effort, but I
believe it will be a good project
for us," stated Barbara Edgar.
"The money we earn from the
concessions will be used primarily
for a band trip to a festival later
in the year."
The interested parents also dis-
cussed furnishing refreshments
to high school band members dur-
ing the summer rehearsals, which
begin Monday, August 15, and
continue until school begins.
A hamburger supper i swim-
ming party is also plaiiued for
high school band members on
August 30.
"We want to encourage any in-
terested parent to join the Band
Boosters," Edgar said. "This club
is for any parent of a band
member, whether their child is in
the fifth grade band or in high
school. We want to have more
recognition for our bands, and
this is one way to help."
The Band Boosters will meet at
7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each
month.
Summer band rehearsals begin
August 15 for all high school band
members. Uniforms will be dis-
tributed to all seniors, juniors and
sophomores from 4:00 until 6:00
p.m. at the Band Hall, and in-
struments will be checked out
from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. A full
band rehearsal will begin at 7:00
p.m., and will continue until 9:00
p.m.
Uniform^ will be checked out to
freshmen and eighth graders
from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. on Tues-
day, August 16, and a percussion
section rehearsal will begin at
6:30 p.m. A two-hour full band
rehearsal starts at 7:00 p.m.
On Thursday, August 18, a
rehearsal for all cornets, flutes,
clarinets and mallets will be held
at 6:30 p.m., followed by a two-
hour full band rehearsal. On Fri-
day, August 19, a percussion sec-
tion rehearsal is scheduled for
6:30 p.m.
School issue slated
The August 18 issue of The
Albany News will feature a
special Back-to-School section.
Included in the special section
will be school supply lists and a
school holiday schedule, as well as
profiles and photographs of new
teachers employed by the Albany
ISD.
Back-to-school specials offered
by local merchants will also be
featured in the special section.
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