Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 16, Ed. 1 Monday, August 25, 1986 Page: 1 of 10
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ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTH YEAR JACKSBORO GAZETTE-NEWS, JACKSBORO, TEXAS 76056 PUBLICATION NUMBER 271720
MONDAY, AUGUST 25,1986
NUMBER 16
'Half of Jack County1
That's right! Half of Jack
County has been completed
according to local Soil
Scientist Wilfred Crenweise
from the Soil Conservation
Service (SCS). Progress
continues toward the
completion of the soil survey
of Jack County. Just over
320,000 acres have been
mapped. Progress has slowed
considerably due to the fact
Athat only one soil scientist
^remains in Jacksboro. Yes,
even the Soil Conservation
Service has been hit by the
depressed times.
The southeast half of Jack
County has been completed.
The rest will be completed as
time permits. Any farmer or
rancher wishing soils
information on his place
should come by the local Soil
Conservation Service. In
Jacksboro it is located at 216-
B South Main in the Los
Creek offices. If the soils have
not been checked a soil
scientist would be willing to
check them free of charge.
With the soils information a
farmer or rancher will be able
to make the most effective use
of his land.
For more information on
what services are available to
farmers and ranchers,
contact your local district
Director Guin Campsey,
Henry Richards, Charles
McClure, Ken Clayton, Ed
Rummage or contact the Soil
Conservation Service at 567-
5641.
House Retains Funding for Senior Citizen Programs
State Rep. Charles Finnell
was successful this week in
retaining funding for the
Texas Department on Aging
and the Congregate Meal
Program.
Finnell, a member of the
House Appropriations
Committee, praised his
colleagues for their "wisdom
and foresight in voting with
me to protect vital programs
for our senior citizens."
a minimal impact on services.
Most importantly, we will not
be losing any federal
matching funds because of
these small reductions."
He added that the depart-
ment's two other programs-
the Senior Texan Employ-
ment Program (STEP) and
the Retired Seniors Volunteer
Program (RSVP) will not see
any reductions in funding.
"I am extremely pleased we
were able to save these two
vital programs for our senior
citizens," Finnell said. "As
our elderly population grows
it is important for the state of
Texas to support programs
which will help to contribute
to maintaining an active role
in society for our senior
citizens. We have a lot to
learn from them."
Hunting season will arrive
Monday with the opening of
Finnell said, "I am assured dove season and the VFW
by the department the small Post 8914 and Ladies
Auxiliary will sponsor a
hunter safety program
Sunday, August 31 from 2:00
to 3:00 p.m. at the Post home.
Jack County Game Warden
VFW to Sponsor Hunter Safety Program
reduction in funding for the
local service and state
administration programs will
not result in the loss of any
personnel and will only have
Lions Food Bank to Be Held Wednesday
Lions, C of C Plan For Telethon
Offer Cash Prizes For Helpers
Surplus USD A commodi-
ties will be distributed from
2:00 until 5:00 p.m. Wednes-
day, August 27 at the Lions
Club Building.
People receiving aid to
families with dependent
children, food stamps,
medical assistance only, or
supplemental security income
are automatically eligible for
commodities. Eligibility of
others is determined on
family size and household
income.
The Lions Club asks that
everyone please wait until
2:00 p.m. to come for the
commodities in order to give
time to make preparations for
the food distributions.
Public Invited to
Meet the Tigers
The public is invited to
come and meet the TIGERS at
Tiger Stadium on Thursday,
August 28, 1986 at 7:00 p.m.
The Varsity, Junior Varsity
and Freshmen football
Hospital Auxiliary
Salad Supper Set
For September 11
The Hospital Auxiliary
annual salad supper is
scheduled for Thursday,
September 11 at 6:30 p.m. at
the First National Bank
Hospitality room.
All members are urged to
attend.
Everyone is welcome to join
the auxiliary as new members
are wanted.
Copy for Gazette to
Be Turned in Early
I Next weeks Jacksboro
Gazette-News will be
printed early as the
Herald Publishing Com-
pany office will be closed
Monday in observance of
Labor Day.
Pictures, copy, ads etc
should be turned in no
later than Thursday by
5:00 p.m.
Hearing Set for
Water Permit
Jacksboro City Adminis-
trator James Minor said
Wednesday he had just
received word that a definite
date has been set for a hearing
on Jacksboro's request for a
water permit preparatory to
the construction of the
proposed new lake.
The meeting is scheduled
for 9:00 a.m. September 22 in
Austin, Minor said.
players will be introduced
along with the coaching staff
and the Jacksboro High
School cheerleaders.
Homemade ice cream and
cookies will be served
afterward.
Please take this opportun-
ity to meet the athletes and
get involved in the football
program.
There will be no admission
charge. This event is
sponsored by the Tiger
Booster Club.
The Labor Day holiday and
the Jerry Lewis Telethon
have become synonymous in
the minds of American
television viewers. The show
has gained, both in accept-
ance and in results, each year
since its inception in 1966.
Thousands of Americans
dig into their pockets each
year and come up with
millions of dollars to help in
the fight against Muscular
Dystrophy the terrible!
crippler which silently stalks
its innocent victims in all
social and economic levels.
While Lewis and the many
participating stars of the
entertainment world donate
their varied talents to
entertain and amuse the
nationwide audience, the
telethon's real effect is felt in
the filled donation canisters
turned in by volunteers in
communities throughout the
United States.
The Jacksboro Chamber of
Commerce and the Jacksboro
Lions Club are teaming up
this year to offer Cash Prizes
of $25, $15, and $10 to local
young folk, pre-schoolers
through high school students,
who turn in the canisters
bearing the greatest amount
of donations during the Labor
Day Telethon.
Young volunteers who wish
to participate in this contest
may pick up their canisters
starting Friday, August 22 at
the Chamber of Commerce
office, 101 South Main in
Jacksboro, according to Jack
County Pledge Center
Chairman Joe Romines.
Lions Club Members and
local high school students will
stand by the telephones from
8:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31
until 1:00 a.m. Monday,
September 1, and again from
6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Monday. The students will
answer the phones and
register monetary pledges,
while Lions Club members
will be on hand to help with,
and supervise the operation at
all times.
"The success of the telethon
depends on us all," Romines
points out. "A lot of MD
victims are depending on
Jack County people to pitch in
and help with donations
during this Labor Day
holiday."
Rep. Finnell Predicts HB13 Will Pass
State Rep. Charles Finnell
today predicted passage of a
bill which will make it easier
for school districts to
discipline disruptive students
next year.
Finnell said HB 13, "Will
restore authority to the
classroom and allow teachers
and administrators a more
active role in disciplining
problem students."
Under current law, school
districts must try to place
disruptive students in
alternative eduction pro-
grams whenever possible
before they can be suspended
or expelled, according to
Finnell.
"HB 13 would return things
to the way they were before
1984 and allow districts to
suspend students up to six
days per semester without
placing them in alternative
eduction programs first,"
Finnell said.
Federal courts have been
placing more and more
emphasis on the rights of a
disruptive student to attend
school and continue to be
disruptive than on the rights
of the non-disruptive student
to obtain a quality education"
Finnell said. "This legis-
lation will continue to protect
the rights of the problem
student while allowing
teachers to spend their time
teaching instead of repri-
manding."
The bill would allow school
districts to suspend or expel
students for a number of pre-
determined reasons such as
assaults, possession of
certain weapons and using,
possessing or selling drugs or
alcohol.
"A similar bill died during
the Regular Session of the
69th Legislature because of
differences between the
House and Senate versions,"
Finnell said. "I believe those
differences have been worked
out and the bill will pass
during the special session."
"I think it's time we let our
teachers teach and our
students learn," he added.
Barnell Family to
Perform to Oakland
The Gene Barnell Family
Gospel singers will be
performing at the Oakland
Church Friday, August 29 at
7:00 p.m.
The public is invited.
eatlner
DATE HIGH LOW RAIN
August 21 97 77 .00
August 22 95 66 .00
August 23 94 70 .04
August 24 94 70 .00
Rainfall to date 18.36
1985 Rainfall 32.74
1984 Rainfall 27.47
1983 Rainfall 23.85
1982 Rainfall 39.10
1981 Rainfall 39.97
Lake level-full
mm .
Ronald Emery Green, Tyler, was east bound Hospital where he was treated for facial
when his 1985 Lincoln Towncar went out of lacerations and released. The accident was
control and struck this utility pole in the 800 investigated by Jacksboro Police officer
block of West Belknap. Green was taken by Eddy Whitsitt.
City-County ambulance to the Jack County
J.C. Romines will conduct the
program. He will explain the
new regulations on hunting
and gun safety procedures.
A spokesperson of the VFW
said, "We urge all citizens to
please attend this informative
seminar. It's short. It's free
and open to the public. Please
avail yourself of this
opportunity to learn more
about the safe way to hunt
and to handle a firearm. It
could save your life or that of a
friend."
"We strongly urge all young
people, men and ladies, to be
in attendance, so we are'
asking all parents to see that
your young adults who enjoy
hunting are informed on the
proper use of firearms."
Refreshments will be
served.
This is a national commun-
ity service program.
Virgal Cox and Diane Amm
are the safety chairmen for
this year.
Clothes Closet to
Conduct August Sale
The Clothes Closet will
conduct a monthly sale
Wednesday, August 27 from
1:00 until 5:00 p.m.
Donations will be accepted
on the same day from 10:00
a.m. to 12:00 noon.
The next sale will be
September 24.
The Clothes Closet is
located at 339 E. Jasper.
OLD FAITHFUL IN JACKSBORO? Jacksboro Alderman M R.
(Windy) Thurman watches as water from a ruptured main shoots high
above electrical, telephone, and cable TV lines. The mini-geyser erupted
at the intersection of East Belknap and Lost Streets at about eight
o'clock Saturday morning, August 23. Photo by Bob Ware
LOCAL BRIEFS
by Dorothy Anderson
Check with the City Drug
Store for your school supplies.
*♦*
I heard that cattle prices
have gone up a bit, at least in
West Texas. Now, wouldn't
that be good?
***
Heath Electric & Appli-
ance, 120 N. Church, has a
special on a neat Whirlpool
refrigerator and they service
what they sell.
***
If you use dated calendars
and date books, it is time to
call the Herald and place your
order so you can get your size
and assure delivery. They are
very hard to get if you wait too
late. We still have some paper
clips, rubber bands, legal
pads etc marked at half price.
It is a good time to pick up
some of the legal pads. That's
a good buy.
***
Peterson Building Mater-
ials, Inc. has 30-26 gallon or
18-33 gallon trash bags for
$1.77 while the supply last.
They are regularly $2.89.
***
Ed's Clothes Shop is now
open at their old location, at
116 E. Belknap, with all new
merchandise.
***
Country Good Bar-B-Q is
now open and ready for
business. They are located
across the street form Bag &
Wag, next to Pat's Laundry
on Sixth Street.
***
The Clothes Closet will be
open Wednesday, August 27
from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. It is
located in the former Bethel
Assembly of God Church
building on East Jasper.
***
The Grace Baptist Church
is holding a revival this week
with Bro. Monty Martin
conducting the services.
Everyone is invited.
•**
The public is invited to
meet the Tigers at the Tiger
stadium Thursday at 7:00
p.m. There will be an
introduction of the players
and coaches. Ice cream and
cookies will be served. The
Tiger Booster Club is
sponsoring it
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McGee, Leigh. Jacksboro Gazette-News (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 16, Ed. 1 Monday, August 25, 1986, newspaper, August 25, 1986; Jacksboro, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth733195/m1/1/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Gladys Johnson Ritchie Library.