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THE FINEST PEOPLE AND THE RICHEST LAM)
VOL.86.NO. Ill
ONE SECTION
THE TULIA (Swisher County) HERALD
THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1994
ISOMHEI
Membership Campaign
Key To Museum Survival
"Swisher County has a rich history; the museum is a keeper of the
legacy left by the pioneers," says Helen Simpson, publicity chairper-
son for the museum
That entity is in financial difficulty.
The Board of Directors of the Swisher County Museum is launch-
ing a campaign to alert the citizens of Swisher County to the needs of
their museum, according to Mrs. Simpson.
"Moneys for the Swisher County Museum are funded only through
1994; after this date, it is a realistic possibility that the shrine to area
history may close," she says. "A membership drive has begun to assure
that the museum will be secure for the future."
Monetary help is received from the Redmon Foundation, civic
clubs and the prison. The Swisher County Commissioners Court
provides for utility expenses. At this time there are no grants available
from outside the area for operating expenses, nor is there an endow-
ment for the museum. Area grants are approved only when there is
substantial support from the community.
Some grants are available for implementing special projects. Billie
Sue Gayler, museum director, is the only salaried employee, but
volunteers assist in many of the museum's events.
The dues are ten dollars per person per year. Since the Swisher
County Archives and Museum is a separate entity, the dues are not the
same as those to Swisher Memorial, officials explain.
Membership dues may be paid at the museum.
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National
Agriculture Day
March 20,1994
U.S. Food/Fiber
System Miracle
•On* American farmer/
ranchar provtdaa food and
f Ibar for 128 paopla: 94 In tha
U.S. and 34 abroad.
•Tha parcant of fncom*
spam on food: USA, 10%;
Franca, 16%; Japan, 18%;
Thailand, 29%; Maxlco, 32%;
China, 48%; and India, 53%.
•Tha U.S. agricultural labor
forca (Including foraatry,
hunting and fishing), rapra-
aants 0.3% of tha world's
agricultural labor forca, yat It
producas 40% of tha world's
com, 15% of tha world's cot-
ton, 50% of tha world's soy-
bsans, 10% of tha world's
wheat, 25% of tha world's
beef and 11% of the world's
pork.
gflDme
rSiiiaday
Band Going In Style
NewUniforms Ordered
After 11 years and thousands of miles, the Hornet Band
uniforms are being retired. They have served their purpose
well.
In their place, the THS Band will step onto the field for the
first football game this fall donned in classy maroon uniforms
with grey trim and maroon, grey and white hats.
When the overlay is removed, the jacket takes on a tuxedo
appearance.
A selection committee, including present band members,
chose the style for new uniforms.
The school board accepted the Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc.,
bid of $35,854.80 for 120 uniforms. Actually the other bid
was lower — $31,830 — but the board decision was "based
upon the recommendation of the band director and evaluation
committee that it would be in the best interest of the district
to accept the Fruhauf bid, based on quality of workmanship
and quality of the uniforms."
An Aug. 1 delivery date was requested.
Steve Baird, band director, and Luis Hernandez, assistant
director, met with the board Thursday night.
SupL Mike Vinyard told The Herald that the average life
of band uniforms is regarded as 10 years. The present 11-
year-old THS uniforms have had extra use due to the number
of band regional and state contest appearances and the large
number of football playoff games during this period.
He said the new uniforms purchased by the school district
are "guaranteed for 12 years against defects in material and
workmanship."
CLASSY — The Hornet Band will be wear-
ing stylish new uniforms when the 1994-95
school year begins this fall. The front view
is visible In sketch at left and at right Is tha
rear view. The maroon uniforms will have
grey trim on the jacket and grey stripes on
the pants.
Questionnaire, Planning Will Precede
Search For CofC, Industrial Executive
A "one-day blitz" is planned Thursday of next week,
March 24, for personal contacts with merchants to secure
their input before the search begins for a new Tulia Chamber
of Commerce and Greater Swisher County Industrial Foun-
dation executive.
Presidents of the Chamber (Rhonda Rogers), Industrial
Foundation (Charles Castleberry) and CofC Women's Divi-
sion (Angie Martin), along with City Manager Bryan Easum,
are drafting a questionnaire for the blitz. Officers and board
members representing the three entities will make contacts.
Questionnaires are to be tabulated Friday, the 25th.
William L. (Bill) Daniel, who has served as executive
vice president of the CofC and Industrial Foundation for
almost 14 years, has resigned. He and his wife JoAnn will be
moving to the Las Vegas, Nev., area. Friday, March 18, was
his final day.
A reception for Daniel was held from 4-6 p.m. Wednes-
day in Swisher Memorial Building.
GOALS EXAMINED
Zxamining of short- and long-term goals by the three
groups is also expected before the executive search gets
underway. A budget must also be devised, along with
qualifications for the individual.
Heads of the three organizations will form an executive
committee which will meet periodically — perhaps once
each quarter — to assist the executive and maintain continu-
ity between the three organizations.
A computer is to be purchased for the CofC office in
Swisher Memorial Building. All or most of the computer cost
is expected to be picked up by businesses.
Volunteers will keep the Chamber of Commerce in Swisher
Memorial Building during morning hours Monday through
Friday. Should a major decision be needed, the volunteer will
contact one or al I presidents of the sponsoring organizations.
The CofC answering service will also give the phone num-
bers of the presidents.
Officers of the three organizations spent an hour and 45
minutes in session Thursday afternoon at First State Bank to
draft "a game plan.”
One individual suggested that the Industrial Foundation
should become more focused on working with local busi-
nesses and eyeing additional jobs through expansion of the
"home grown" firms.
• Pheasants in jeopardy, citizens riled Page 2
•Weddings, engagements in vogue, Lifestyles Pages 6-7
•American agriculture In start of change Page 8
•Tulia, Happy, Naz all-district basketball picks Pages 10-14
•Tulia School honor rolls announced Page 11
Swisher Head Start Program
Registration Set March 21-25
Swisher County Head Start is having pre-registration on March 21-25 from
9:00 a m.-3:00 p.m. for three and four year old children. Youngsters must be three
years old before September 1 and families must qualify by income.
Any child age three or four with a disability will qualify. All children will have
the opportunity of learning, playing and meeting children their own age.
Medical and dental services arc provided and each child will be developmen-
tal^ screened so that age appropriate activities can be scheduled.
Interested persons arc asked to call 995-3225 or go by 420 S. El Paso.
"If you live in the coiuntry and do not have transportation but would like your
chid to receive Head Start services, next year we will begin a home-based option,"
officials say.
Parents m ust bring proof of income, immunization record and birth certificate.
Swisher County Head Start docs not discrimiantc because of race, color, sex,
national origin, disabilities, religion or political belief.
Mens
Physician's Assistance Will Begin Cdf jWVOL •
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
"Heaven help the nation that doesn't
have the fanner to support it!”— author
unknown
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LATEST GRANDSON STORY
If time permitted, I believe I could
write a book about antics of my oldest
grandson, Brandon, who is now at the
ripe old age of 3 1/2.
Not many days ago, the baby sitter had
trouble making out what 1 1/2-year-old
Bobby was saying. Bobby talks a lot, but
frequently he is the only one who fully
realizes his message.
"Brandon, what is Bobby telling me?"
asked the sitter.
"Oh, he's speaking Spanish," Brandon
responded nonchalantly. "He wants the
hall."
To my knowledge, neither of the boys'
parous is fluent in Spanish or any lan-
guage other than English and West
Texan. Where Brandon hatched that idea
is anybody's guess.
LOTTERY MANIA
The estimated $75 Texas Lottery pool
replaced the weather as the number one
topic of discussion early this week.
"I’ve never bought a lottery ticket, but
I’m going to buy 10 before Wednesday's
drawing, one person said.
Businesses which sell lottery tickets
were doing a land office business before
the mid-week drawing.
I sure hope the winner is a relative or
friend from whom I can float a loan!
Continued on Page Two
Seeing Patients March 28 At Clinic
Cynthia Archer, a 39-year-old physician’s assistant, will be the next individal
to join the local medical community. She expects to begin seeing patients at the
Rural Health Clinic (located in the Redmon Clinic facility, west of Swisher
Memorial Hospital) on Monday, March 28.
She will be working with Dr. Delmos Hamilton.
The physician's assistant, her husband and their three children will be moving
to Tulia from Shamrock. They are active members of the Baptist Church.
INTERVIEW WITH PHYSICIAN THIS WEEK-END
The Physician Recruitment Committee has an interview scheduled this week-
endwiih a prospective physician for Tulia, according to Dr. Gordon Scott, a
member of the committee.
This doctor was a classmate of the physician who was scheduled to begin his
practice here in mid-July but was forced to change his plans due to a family
situation. The latter physician "helped sell his former classmate on Tulia"
In addition, the doctor whose Tulia practice was deferred expects to embark on
two years of study and then hopes to be reunited with his former classmate in Tulia.
He "really wants to practice here," according to Dr. Scott.
March 23 School, City Filing Deadline
Unless candidates come forth within
the next week, voids will exist on the
school board and city governing body.
Deadline for candidates to have their
names placed on school and city ballots is
5 p.m. Wednesday of next week, March
23.
Still no candidates for three positions
to be filled on the Tulia City Council had
filed at press time. Terms of Mayor Dave
Edwards, District 3 council member
Robert Gutierrez and District 4 council
member Ed Workman expire this year.
Municipal positions are filled for two
years.
Edwards told this newspaper that he
does not plan to seek re-election.
Individuals wishing to file should
contact City Secretary Barbara Cabc at
City Hall during regular business hours.
Two persons became candidates for
Tulia school positions early in the filing
period but no others have stepped for-
ward.
Jcannctt Herring, the current school
hoard president, is seeking another term.
Sam Sadler is offering his services in one
of the at-large places.
Terms of Mrs. Herring and Regina
Emmitt will be completed this spring.
Mrs. Emmitt docs not plan to serve an-
other term. The other at-large seat has
been vacant since Gary House moved.
Aspirants to become school trustees
should complete necessary papers with
E. W. Riley at the school administration
'Lost Arts Found' Opens Monday At Museum
"Lost Arts Found," the ultra-popular feature intro-
duced two years ago at Swisher County Museum, is
ready for a repeat performance. The dates arc March
21-25 and March 28-31 for the festival demonstrating
"many different arts and techniques from past times.”
For the third year, county students in grades one
through eight are scheduled to observe and ask ques-
tions about the old ways perfected by their pioneer
forebears.
VARIETY OF ARTS
Tatting, quilting, fruit drying, cake decorating, doll
making, gold leaf on wood, China and oil painting, all
done by artisans from the area, "arc very entertaining."
Foot tapping will be going on to the old-time music
of the dulcimer, harpsichord and Jew's harp.
Observers will leam about the Morse code tech-
niques. Also, tasting sourdough bread slathered with
freshly churned butter is a popular treat.
Children arc fascinated as they watch the working
Border Collies obey their owner’s commands.
"If you do not know about the skills of a (lint
knapper, please come to Tost Arts Found’ and find
out,” museum officials invite. "A very special invita-
tion goes to the adults. Take a break and stop by on any
day, March 21-25 ami 28-31."
RS VP members and other volunteers assist with the
demonstrations.
Agencies Move To New Home
Swisher County Health and Human Services Build-
ing (HHSB) is a beehive of activity as several agencies
have new homes in the facility, located at 219 SE 2nd
(the former Stcakhousc building) in Tulia.
Texas Department of Health has moved its office
from the courthouse annex to the HHSB. Department
of Human Services (DHS) has moved from its location
in the southwest portion of town, and Planned Parent-
hood has relocated from the Panhandle Community
Services facility.
The HHSB will house several agencies, with Texas
Department of Health and Department of Human Ser-
vices being the largest from a standpoint of space. Not
all agencies have yet moved to the totally renovated
building.
building, 702 NW 8th.
MAYORAL RACE AT HAPPY
Mary Womack is challenging incum-
bent Reed McDonald for mayor of
Happy. Seeking the two City Commis-
sion scats arc Adrian Bates, Michael
Schocncnbergcr and J im Tircy.
Candidates for Happy municipal po-
sitions should contact City Secretary Pat
Sims at the city office by March 23.
Three positions arc to be filled on the
Happy school board. Would-be candi-
dates need to file with Sharon McCarley
at the school.
The '94 Swisher Memorial Hospital
election will be to fill three positions
(incumbents listed in parenthesis): Pre-
cinct 1 (Gary Dunn), Precinct 2 (Don
Vars) and at-large (Bill Lavender).
Procedure for becoming a hospital
board candidate is different than for
school or city. Anyone desiring to serve
should contact Ted Strote, interim ad-
ministrator, at the hospital for a petition.
Signatures of eligible voters must be se-
cured before the petition is relumed.
PROCESS EXPLAINED
Under the school and city single
member district voting systems, any
resident of the school district is eligible to
file for any place on that governing body.
However, only individuals living within
that place arc eligible to vote for someone
to serve in that position. All persons re-
siding within the school district may vote
for at-large candidates.
The same procedure holds true for the
city election. Mayor is an at-large posL
Saturday, May 7, will be election day
for all cities, schools and hospital dis-
tricts.
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