General Excellence - April 30, 2015

April 30, 2015

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BIG LAKE, TEXAS – PROUD HOME OF THE REAGAN COUNTY LADY OWLS SOFTBALL TEAM

Bringing the Heat

CUTBACKS RHD sees drastic changes with eye to the future J.L. MANKIN The Big Lake Wildcat Reagan Hospital District is having its belt tightened under the direction of Interim CEO Kieth Butler.

The board, a few weeks out from learning the district was literally running out of money, heard Butler’s initial plans Monday night to turn the ship around.

“I want to give you a status report of where we are on the changes we’ve made,” Butler said. “The first thing you have to do is look at personnel because that is the number one expense. I did an operational assessment of staffing and benefits during my first few days. With that information in hand we did a reduction of force.”

Butler, who arrived at the district on April 15, cut the workforce by 11.5 fulltime equivalent positions during his third day on the job.

“Some of those positions vacated themselves a day or two prior to my arrival,” Butler said. “I’m not sure that happened because they knew I was coming. Regardless, they will not be replaced.”

Butler said that he laid off six people, and that those positions came from across the district in the Care Center, Hospital and administration.

Butler told the board that he also has done away with all unnecessary overtime.

“There will always be some overtime while running a 24 hour facility,” Butler said. “That is just the nature of the beast” Butler said that the district was paying between $8,000 and $9,000 per pay period on overtime.

Another change Butler made was to move the district away from agency nursing.

“Using agency nurses is expensive,” HOSPITAL CUTBACKS, 3

Reagan County’s Giselle Hernandez has thrown every pitch (1,536) for the Lady Owls this season as they have marched to a 15-3 overall record and a number two seed out of District 5-3A entering the playoffs. Coach Shane Fuller said that Hernandez has been effective from the mound because of how she locates her

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fastball, and uses her change-up off of it. The Lady Owls will take on Wall in the Bi-District round of the State Playoffs with Game 1 today in Sonora at 6:30 p.m.

Game 2 will be Friday in Jim Ned with a 6 p.m. first pitch. Game 3 (if needed) will follow 30 minutes after.

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Lady Owls take hot bats, strong pitching into Playoffs

Deputies unable to make some arrests due to housing shortages

J.L. MANKIN The Big Lake Wildcat The Reagan County Lady Owls are poised for a deep run through the State Playoffs.

The team (15-3) is hot in the batter’s box with a .543 average from the starting nine, and strong in the field with a .993 fielding percentage.

“This group is very confident right now,” Coach Shane Fuller said. “They trust each other, and know how to execute our game plan. Considering 99 percent of the game of softball is about confidence, I feel really good about where we are right now.”

A big part of the team’s confidence comes from Junior Giselle Hernandez, who has not only thrown every pitch for the Lady Owls this season, but also leads the team on offense.

“Softball is different than baseball when it comes to pitching,” Coach Fuller said. “The more I use her in games the stronger she throws, and more accurate she becomes. In our last two games in district our opponents had to change pitchers, but not us. Her first pitch of the game looks like her last. She is solid from start to finish.”

Hernandez, who has thrown 1,536 pitches this year, said that the true strength of the team when she is on the mound is the defense behind her.

“Our defense is the heart of our team,” Hernandez said. “Everyone feels comfortable with their position, and I feel confident that they are going to be in the right spot when contact is made.”

Coach Fuller said that Hernandez is not a strike-out pitcher, but aims for weak contact during most at-bats.

“We work in and out a lot with her

J.L. MANKIN The Big Lake Wildcat Deputies have been put in a situation where they are unable to make arrests 24 times over the past three years since Reagan County closed down its jail facility.

Sheriff Jeff Garner said that the situation comes about when area jails are unable to accept any inmates because they are full.

“We had a situation last Thursday with a DWI that caused an issue,” Garner said.

“We were able to get a blood search warrant, and took the subject to the hospital to serve it. When we called the jails in Rankin, Howard County, Schleicher County and Crane no one was accepting inmates. We basically had to un-arrest the person.”

Garner said that, in Thursday’s incident, the subject stayed at Reagan Memorial Hospital for 24 hours to detox before leaving, but no official arrest was made.

“This situation where we have no jail coverage has happened roughly two dozen times since we closed our jail,” Garner said. “I ask my deputies to do their job to the best of their ability every day, but they are not able to sometimes because of housing issues. That is frustrating.”

Garner said that most of the arrests that have been passed on were Class B or C Misdemeanors involving driving with license invalid, small amounts of marijuana and driving under the influence.

“Some people may say those are minor FREE PASS, 12

fastball,” Fuller said. “It has average speed, and she is above average at locating it. What really sets her apart is her change-up. That is a plus-plus pitch that makes her fastball look much faster.”

Hernandez said she isn’t sure what the difference in speed is between her fastball and change-up, but she can tell it is large by the reaction of opposing batters. “They get pretty mad. It is funny.”

Fuller said that he calls all pitches from the dugout, and Hernandez is able to execute each one at a high level.

“She is hitting her spots between 80 to 85 percent of the time,” Fuller said. “That is incredible at the high school level. Add her above average change-up to the mix, and you have batters swinging a week before the balls gets there.”

Fuller said another big reason for the Lady Owls’ success this season is the teams ability to handle pressure, and no one is a better example of that than Junior Yovanie Balderas.

Balderas spent much of last season on the bench after struggling with the bat.

“I was in a big slump last year,” Balderas said. “I hit really well my freshman year, but couldn’t get it together last year.”

Fuller said, in his mind, pressure was the culprit in Balderas’ slump.

“The difference between Yovanie’s freshman year and last year was me,” Fuller said. “I put pressure on the girls every day. If you are not getting the job done somebody will take your spot. There is no favoritism. If someone is hitting well and you’re not then you won’t get to play.

That pressure got to her last year.”

Fuller said that Balderas has shown a great deal of maturity coming into this season, and worked hard to turn her game around.

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“She is a quiet leader for our team,” Fuller said. “When she steps on the field nothing really stands out about her. That is until you see her play. She has no holes in her game. She executes so well.”

Balderas has a .533 average this season and leads the team in doubles with 14.

She said she feels there are areas of her game that can still use some improvement.

“I’d like to hit a homerun this year,” BRINGING THE HEAT, 1

Softball Bi-District Playoffs R.C. Lady Owls vs.

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Bi-District Playoffs LADY OWLS Vs. Wall Game 1 - Thurs @ Sonora @ 6:30 Game 2 - Friday @ Tuscola @ 6:00

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House, Senate Budget Conferees Roll Up Sleeves AUSTIN — With barely more than a month left in the regular session of the Texas Legislature, it’s time for the House and Senate to do whatever can be done to reach an all-points agreement on House Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.

A widely reported sticky area in the estimated $211 billion budget is over which taxes to cut and how much to cut. House and Senate conferees will meet this week.

From both ends of the Capitol, the budget has a ways-and-means inertia to it, with House leaders pushing for cuts in the state sales tax rate and the state franchise tax.

Senate leaders favor more emphasis on

cutting homeowners’ property tax rates, a job traditionally in line with the normal functions of local governmental bodies.

School districts, for example, get most of their revenue from local property taxes, and under the Senate plan, the state would have to make up for revenue lost to property tax cuts. The House plan, touted to provide some $5 billion in tax relief through other means, includes the firstever reduction in state sales tax, with a 0.30-cent reduction in rate from the current 6.25 percent to 5.95 percent. Wherever such matters settle, the state’s checkbook must balance. Tax cuts will have to be “paid for” by corresponding cuts to budget items,

such as health care, education, transportation and public safety.

Last week, House Speaker Joe Straus and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick picked five members each for the conference committee on HB 1: House Appropriations Chair John Otto, R-Dayton; Rep. Trent Ashby, R-Lufkin; Rep. Sarah Davis, R-Houston; Rep. Larry Gonzales, R-Round Rock; and Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston; and Senate Finance Chair Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound; Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa, D-McAllen; Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston; freshman Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham; and Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown.

Abbott challenges haze rule Gov. Greg Abbott on April 22 submitted comments to the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Planning Section over the agency’s proposed regional-haze rule.

Abbott said the EPA’s proposed action “is aunlawful on multiple fronts, and perhaps most egregiously it would impose a SEE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS ON PAGE 4

Exclamation! Point!

Portraits of Warriors

Hey! When thinking about a topic for this week’s column, I stumbled on a unique idea! Punctuation! The exclamation point, to be exact! It’s exciting!

As a general rule, I don’t use many exclamation points. Maybe I should! (Or not!!)

I’m more on the milk toast side of punctuation. Not much can get me riled. It’s the overall sense of calm Slices of Life that descends upon a person after years of raising young boys.

Nothing short of broken windows or lighting the kitchen curtains on fire (both true stories) could get me to

By Jill Pertler exclaim anything.

Let’s get to the point: I never mastered the mark. On occasion, I’ll put one in my writing, but wonder if I’m coming across a bit strong or pushing a little too much. And I hit delete.

I was taught not to overuse exclamation points because they are akin to screaming at a reader. “Never send a punctuation mark to do the work of a word,” a wise English teacher once told me.

My Associated Press Manual gives the same advice, “Exclamation point – Avoid overuse: Use a comma after mild interjections. End mildly exclamatory sentences with a period.” Grammarbook.com says overuse of exclamation points is a sign of undisciplined writing. That’s harsh!

In the words of Bob Dylan, “The times they are a changing!!” (Exclamations added for modern-day emphasis!) In the ebb and flow of punctuation popularity, the exclamation point has recently risen to the top!

I learned the rules of punctuation during the olden days of quill and papyrus. Much of today’s writing isn’t ever printed on paper; it’s viewed on-screen. The way we communicate is evolving and the way we punctuate our words is evolving along with it. The brevity of digital messages makes it more difficult to convey tone and emotion in our conversations, so we compensate with emoticons and exclamation points, which have become mainstays for most thumb-typing types. In fact, the absence of an exclamation at the end of a sentence or phrase can be perceived as an uncomfortable pause in a normal digital conversation. Usage of our exclamation friend has become so commonplace that many people interpret digital messages as rude without it.

This makes social media and email veritable plethoras of exclamations!

Consider a Facebook birthday greeting.

Nine out of 10 friends agree the average birthday salute should contain a minimum of three exclamation points or it isn’t perceived as genuine. A person posting a simple “Happy birthday” without any exclamations simply hates you and only felt compelled to send their greetings because the notification came up on their wall.

They will likely unfriend you within the week. Be prepared!

The increased popularity of the exclamation point has desensitized us to its presence. Where one used to work, two or three are now needed. It’s like punctuation inflation!!!

My husband and kids are more experienced in digital discussions than me, so I asked about their exclamation inclinations.

They see the mark as setting a friendly tone in messages. It’s a way to convey positivity – unless you are saying something like, “I hate you!” Then it would not be perceived as positive, unless you included the “just kidding” emoticon.

My family encouraged me to jump on the exclamation bandwagon and convey my own onscreen optimism. It’s probably sound advice. As a person who communicates for a living, I don’t want to be perceived as angry or rude. I mean, rude!

Still, if I’m being honest, I’m a little hesitant. Sort of like the time I considered bungee jumping. Not!! I guess I’m exclamation delayed or perhaps punctuation intolerant. Either way, I could probably write an entire column without using one exclamation point. But then I’d risk coming across as impolite or unenthusiastic. And there’d be no point in that.

I first heard of Ken Pridgeon while visiting in Liberty, Texas. The owner of radio station KSHN, Bill Buchanan told me that Ken was dong some fantastic things for families who had sons or daughters killed in military action. I made contact with Ken, who lives in Baytown, but he couldn’t do the interview that day because he was going to Galveston to address thousands of Navy veterans. That

by Tumbleweed Smith night he was going to be recognized during halftime at a football game. He later told me he was driven to the stadium in a limousine and a big jumbotron showed a report on him that had recently been on TV. When Ken was in the military, he came home on leave and went duck hunting.

“I shot a wood duck and the thing fell at my feet. There’s nothing prettier than a wood duck. God was having a good day when he put that thing together. I looked down and saw how pretty it was and tried to give him artificial respiration. I wanted to bring him back to life, but the poor little guy died. That was the end of my duck hunting and I started finding ways to paint them and I’ve painted thousands of them, working to get the right way the feathers belong and the color just right.”

Ken developed into a fine artist. Four years ago a woman asked him to paint a portrait of a Texas marine killed in Iraq.

Then another person asked him to paint a soldier killed in Afghanistan. Ken was moved by the requests and set out on the biggest job of his life. He found out how many Texas military personnel had lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan and he is trying to do portraits of all of them.

It’s hard to keep up. “When I started here were 525. Now there are 739 and the number keeps growing.”

He has a gallery in Baytown that contains nearly 200 portraits he has painted.

Ken gets no money for his work. He lives mostly on his social security income.

The gallery and his painting supplies are donated. Many people donate money.

“There’s a donate button on the website portraitofawarrior.org. There’s a picture of the gallery there and you can see over a hundred paintings.”

He paints six days a week. The gallery gets busloads of visitors. Ken started doing the paintings when he was 75 years old. “I didn’t have anybody to tell me I couldn’t do it. This gives me the greatest pleasure of my life.”

Ken is 79 now. When someone contacts him to do a portrait of a fallen warrior, he gets details about the individual and puts some of those details in the painting.

“After the family gets in touch with me, they tell me a little bit about their son or daughter’s history. I’m a poor man’s Norman Rockwell and like to put a little bit of the story in the background about his or her life. I give a print of the portrait to the family.”

Many people see the quality of his work and want to commission him to do a portrait of someone not connected with the military. “But I don’t accept any of those. I don’t have time.”

Rolling Along

A New Call to the Nation from the Alamo to preserve the shrine and build an 179 years ago, Col. William Barret Alamo Museum and Visitor’s Center to Travis’ famous “Victory or Death” letdisplay Phil Collins’ gift to all Texans: ter — written during the 1836 siege of the his Alamo artifacts. This collection Alamo — stirred the hearts of a nation. includes Jim Bowie’s legendary knife, “To the People of Texas & all Amerione of only four remaining rifles owned cans in the World,” Travis wrote, “I am

by Davy Crockett, letters from William besieged ... I have sustained a continual B. Travis, and many other historical docBombardment & cannonade ... I shall uments that shed insight on early Texas never surrender or retreat ... I call on history. These Texas treasures now sit you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism in storage, waiting for us to & everything dear to the take action.

American character, to come A proper Alamo Museum to our aid, with all dispatch and Visitor’s Center would … VICTORY OR DEATH.” tell the story of the Alamo Travis’ tenacity inspired defenders, and help visitors his men, and showed the better understand why this world what it means to be Spanish mission in downa Texan. To this day, the town San Antonio means so heroic story of the Alamo much to us and the world. defenders and their defiance

by Ramona Bass Travis’ plea came too against tyranny define our late to help him and his state’s character. The glory men inside the walls of the of this seminal battle draws Alamo, but it carried across the country visitors from across our state, the nation, and rallied support for their cause. His and around the world to better underinspiring words are as valid today as stand what happened there in 1836. they were then. The history of the people Unfortunately, the carnival-like atmoof Texas and our great state is reflected sphere they find at the Shrine of Texas Libin the spirit of their bravery. It is time to erty and the lack of a cohesive narrative often leave them disappointed. Even worse, honor that spirit again.

Building a future for the Alamo will there is nothing to show the proper revertake many people working together for ence and respect for the men who gave many years. Join us today in preservtheir lives for Texas. More critical at this ing the Alamo and building an Alamo moment is our knowledge that the Alamo Museum and Visitor’s Center. To find out itself is literally beginning to crumble. more, please visit http://www.thealamo.

I am honored to have been appointed org/endowment. to the Alamo Endowment Board and on REMEMBER THE ALAMO! behalf of that board, I issue a new plea for our beloved Alamo which is now A sixth-generation Texan, Ramona Bass besieged by time and the elements. “… was born and raised in San Antonio. She has To the People of Texas & all Americans been a lifelong student of history in general and in the World: I call on you in the name Texas in particular. She and her husband Lee of Liberty, of patriotism and everything live in Fort Worth. She is an avid supporter dear to the American character, to come and co-chair of the Fort Worth Zoo and has to our aid and support with all dispatch.” been the driving force behind its privatization and recognition as one of the top 5 zoos in the I believe that we Texans of today must country. Most recently, she has been involved answer this age-old appeal. We conserve with her hometown’s Mission Reach Ecosystem what we care about, and Texans care Restoration and Recreation Project, specifically about the Alamo. the Mission Espada.

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Butler said. “It makes more sense to keep that money here, and work toward paying our nurses more.”

Butler said that between the reduction of force, elimination of overtime, and the move away from agency nursing the district will see a $1.1 million savings on an annual basis.

Butler told the board that he is also beginning to dig into the district’s contracts, and has already made mutually agreed upon changes on two contract’s for physicians that will save the district another $225,000 per year.

The total amount of savings realized by Butler during his first two weeks tops the $1.5 million mark.

“I am satisfied with that number right now,” Butler said. “We did a lot in these first two weeks to stop the bleeding. There are still more changes to come though, and some of them may be difficult.”

Butler said one of those changes will be reducing some of the benefits offered by the district to its employees during the budget process.

“The district right now offers a very robust benefit package,” Butler said. “That is going to be reevaluated in the new budget. There are also areas such as the amount the district is paying in mileage. That is a big problem that needs to be addressed.”

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Board Member Robin Russell asked if the Hickman Trust would be willing to help the district with operational expenses since they have indicated in the past that the money would only be used for capital expenditures.

“They were the ones that approached us about this,” Chief Operating Officer Kyle Rockwell said. “I think that alone goes a long way in showing us what they are willing to do.”

Butler said that the proposal has been run by the Hickman Charitable Trust’s lawyers and most everything was agreeable to them.

“I will make our formal presentation tomorrow (Tuesday),” Butler said.

“This will be money that, unlike the line of credit. We will not have to pay it back.”

Butler said that the $750,000, along with the $500,000 line of credit the board approved during their last meeting, will be huge for the district.

“This will help us get out of a rut,” Butler said. “We will be able to afford to take steps to move forward. We have everything in place right now to move in the right direction, and this money will give us the traction to make that happen.”

Back in his report, Butler told the board that another problem he felt needed immediate attention was the district’s Rural Health Clinic.

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Butler said that WTMA would be able to turn their system back on immediately at the clinic, and Shannon is looking into what it will take to bring their billing service back online.

Hospital Board President Linda Rees said that she supports Butler and his changes completely.

“He came in with a fresh set of eyes,” Rees said.

“He sees a problem, and fixes the problem. That is something we did not have before.”

Butler said there is a lot of opportunity in Big Lake, and the hospital should a big part of that.

“We will use the budget process to really start laying out the framework for the district’s future,” Butler said. “We will have an operational budget and a capital budget where we can plan out our major purchases up to three years out. We will also begin looking at putting in place a 10 year plan for the district. All of those things are important as we move forward.”

Butler said that the most important part of the district’s success will be the Big Lake and Reagan County community.

“We want your trust,” Butler said. “We also need time to turn the ship around. We want to earn our patients back, and give them the quality care they deserve.”

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LO OK I NG BACK REAGAN COUNTY HISTORY 10 YEARS

May 5, 2005 Golf team competes at regional

The Reagan County girls ended the 2005 golf season last week after playing in the class AA region I golf tournament held in Baird at Shady Oaks Country Club.

The Owls competed against the fifteen top golf teams in Region I and finished the two day tournament in 9th place with a total of 841.

Senior, Korissa Cheek, tied for 3rd place with Megan Cisneroz of San Saba, 4 shots behind Sini Laurikkala of Coahoma and 11 behind champion, Kyla Whitley of Wall. Korissa shot an 83 on the first day of competition, followed by an 86 for a total of 169.

Other scores from members of the Reagan County golf team were as follows: Darcy Moore 96,105 - 201; Monica Barrera 116, 111 - 227; Caliie McPhaul 130, 124 - 254; Whitney Poynor 124,120 - 244.

Congratulations on a great season, Owls.

20 YEARS

May 4, 1995 Tennis team brings home 3 medals

The Reagan County High Schools’s varsity tennis team came home from the regional meet in Odessa with three third place medalists and one fourth place winner. The Owls barely missed going to state with the boys doubles team of Michael Kuykendall and Jamie Bird. Michael and Jamie dropped the third set to Vernon’s doubles team in a tie-breaker.

The Owl lot 4-6 -4, 7-6 in this semi-final match.

Michael and Jamie won their first match over Breckenridge 6-0, 6-0. Then they defeated Muleshoe by a score of 6-1, 6-1. After losing the semi-finals to Vernon, they came back to defeat Denver City to win third. They defeated Denver City 7-5, 6-3. This win gave them the third place medals and the State Alternate position.

Also winning third place for the Owls was Wex Luxton . Wes, the Owls number one player, won his first match over Denver City 6-4, 6-0. He won his next match over Iowa Park in a split set contest. Wes lost the first set 6-2, but came back to win 6-1, 6-4. In the semi-finals Wes took on the defending State champion, Dustin Hawk of Clyde.

Dustin, a state ranked player, defeated Wes 6-1, 6-2. Wes then played his teammate, Jose Mendoza, for third place.

Wes defeated Hose 6-1, 6-2. Wes won the third place medal and the State Altenate position for Region I-AAA. Jose Mendoza won fourth place in the

region. He won his first two matches against Abilene Wylie and Perryton. Jose defeated Perryton in a tight 7-5, 7-5 match to reach the semi-finals. In the semi-finals Jose met Jason Kirkland from Shallowater. Jason won state in the 2A division last year and has currently moved up to the 3A level. Jason defeated Jose 6-1, 6-0.

The doubles team of Edward Leija and Martin Morin won their opening match over Fabens by a score of 6-2, 4-6, 6-2.

In the girls singles the Owls were well represented by Carrie Flores and Nichol Castillo. Both girls won their opening matches.

Carrie defeated Amy Miller of Clint in a come from behind win. Carrie was 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. In her second round Carrie played Sarah Everett of Breckenridge. Sara defeated Carrie 6-0, 6-2, and went on to win the tournament. Nichol won her first match over Candace Rotheol of Childress 6-4, 6-2. In her second round Nichol was defeated by Lisa McManigal of Vernon.

The Owl team made a better showing at regional this year than last year. All eight regional players won their opening matches.

Also the Owl team won 3 regional medals. Coach Mary Tatum and Tracy Tatum expressed “Pride in the players that went to Regional. They all performed well and played hard. We just barely missed going to State. It was a hard loss for our boys but they are excellent players and two of the three will have another chance at it next year. We are proud of our senior players and feel that they have shown great Owl pride both on and off the court.

30 YEARS

May 2, 1985 4-H team win contest

The Reagan County 4-H Range and Plant Identification judging team did well at the Crockett County Range Judging Contest held in Ozona on April 20. The teams brought back two plaques, five medallions, and several ribbons.

Several 4-H teams from surrounding counties participated in the contest. The Reagan County 4-H team consisting of John March Henderson, Clint Askins, Chad Armstrong, and Zach Edwards won first overall in the novice division of the Plant Identification contest and 3rd overall in the Range Judging contest. Awards were presented to high point individuals in each contest. In the novice division of the Plant Identification Contest, Clint Askins was high

point individual, Chad Armstrong was 3rd, and John Marc Henderson was 5th. In the Range Judging contest, Clint Askins captured 3rd place honors and John Marc Henderson was 4th. The team’s coaches were Gary Askins and Mark Henderson.

50 YEARS

May 6, 1965 Reagan Teachers Get Raise for 1965-66

The Board of Trustees of the Reagan County Independent School District recently voted a $500 raise for classroom teachers in the local schools, according to Supt. Ben Featherston.

This amount includes the annual increment of $108. No additional raises are contemplated even though the State Legislature passes on the proposed raise, because Reagan County salary schedule is above the state minimum. Base pay for a beginning teacher in Reagan County this year, 1964-65, has been $4,514 or $500 above state minimum of $4,014.

This salary increase is applicable only to the classroom teachers, Mr. Featherston explained.

Principals are on a set salary schedule and that of coaches and band director can be negotiated. Supt. Featherston’s contract has been extended to July, 1967.

85 YEARS

May 2, 1930 Grand Jury Report Not as Bad As Rumored

The Grand Jury report was not half as bad as one would believe from street “hearsay” and as the editor was lead to believe. The report as handed to the editor by County Clerk Puckett, is as follows: We, the Grand Jury, for the April, 1930 term of the District Court of Reagan County, Texas, have returned six indictments, and have investigated all other criminal matters brought to our attention.

We have investigated the various county records and find them to be in order with the exception: That the County Commissioners Court has been negligent in accepting reports of county fund submitted incorrectly to them by the County Treasurer. We have been slightly delayed in our investigations on account that the County officers not having the necessary papers when presenting their cases before us. However, we find that the County officers are prosecuting their duties in a most excellent manner. We find the County Courthouse and County Jail to be in excellent condition. I.N. Nickey, Grand Jury Foreman.

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Senate OKs body camera bill The Texas Senate on April 23 passed SB 158, legislation authored by Sen. Royce West, D-Dallas, that creates a framework for the use of body cameras by police officers.

The cameras, to be worn by officers to record interactions between them and members of the public, may help “restore credibility and trust in our law enforcement agencies,” West said.

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During floor debate, West said that documenting encounters between police officers and citizens reduces complaints against police, incidents of lethal force and lawsuits against law enforcement. “People act different on camera,” he said.

Injection well hearings planned Southern Methodist University on April 21 announced an SMU-led seismology team has found that “high volumes of wastewater injection combined with brine extraction from natural gas wells is the most likely cause of earthquakes occurring near Azle, Texas, from late 2013 through spring 2014.”

On April 24, the oil and gas industry-regulating Texas Railroad Commission directed the agency’s hearings division to initiate proceedings requiring the operators of two disposal wells in the area of Azle, 17 miles northwest of Fort Worth, to “show cause” why the injection permits for the wells should not be cancelled and the wells ordered shut-in, due to an alleged connection raised by new seismic research between ongoing operation of the wells and seismic activity in the vicinity.

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DISTRICT CHAMPS: THANK YOU! Thank you to the following businesses and community members for their support of Reagan County Elementary’s Third Annual STAAR BLITZ Day! • Big Lake Pump and Supply • Cornerstone Garden • Sharon Turnbow • Cagle Fishing and Rental • Craigs New York STAAR BLITZ Day offers students a chance to review skills that will be on the STAAR test, which is the state standardized test, through games and fun activities.

Hunter Fuller and Anayanci Ontiveros each won a new bike! Students had to be in attendance at the STAAR Blitz to be in the drawing for prizes. Numerous other prizes were also awarded at the STAAR Blitz thanks to the generosity of these businesses and people.

Thank you!

The Reagan County Owls played their final district game Tuesday night before receiving their District 5-3A golden glove trophy. The team finished the season with an 8-1 district record and claimed their second consecutive district championship. According to Coach Edward Soto, it was unclear as of press time who the Owls will play in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. J.L. MANKIN | THE BIG LAKE WILDCAT

RCMS District Track Results 7th Grade Girls Long Jump 2nd - Martinez - 13’7”

1600M Run 2nd - Sosa - 6.53.23 3rd - Munoz - 6.55.55

High Jump 2nd - DeLeon - 4’4”

7th Grade Boys DISCUS AJ Alonso DISTRICT CHAMPION 91’2 Kepler Acosta NA

100M Dash 2nd - DeLeon - 14.13 3rd - Martinez - 14.14 200M Dash 2nd - Martinez - 30.77 3rd - DeLeon - 30.96

Shot Put AJ Alonso Skyler Smith Kepler Acosta

8th Grade Girls Discus 2nd - Hernandez - 70’ 8”

High Jump Seth Hernandez 5th place 4’6 Shiloh Galindo 4’4

Long Jump 1st - Reyes - 14’ 5” 2nd - Baggett - 14’ .5”

Long Jump Seth Hernandez Shiloh Galindo

Shot Put 1st - Hernandez 30’ 6”

4 X 100m Relay Skyler Smith, AJ Alonso, Shiloh Galindo, Seth Hernandez 5th place 58.95

High Jump 2nd - Reyes - 4’ 8”

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4X100M Relay 2nd - Paige Baggett, Raylee Welch, Yamile Garza, Jayslynn Reyes - 54.47 800M Run 2nd - Sosa 2.53.71 3rd - Munoz - 2.55.46 110M Hurdles 4th - Garza - 20.46 100M Dash 1st - Reyes - 12.62 3rd - Welch - 13.55

100M Seth Hernandez 14.45 Skyler Smith 15.95 4 x 200M Relay Skyler Smith, AJ Alonso, Shiloh Galindo, Seth Hernandez 4th place 2:06.67 200M Shiloh Galindo 29.23 AJ Alonso 31.00

400M Dash 4th - Balderas - 1.14.77

8th Grade Shot Put Kodee Warriner DISTRICT CHAMPION 41’2.5 Tristan Ortiz 3rd 39’5.5 Nico Ortiz NA

200M Dash 1st - Reyes - 27.94 2nd - Baggett - 29.31 3rd - 29.46

Discus Kodee Warriner DISTRICT CHAMPION 110’ Rey Salgado 3rd 104’1

Kodee Warriner took first place at the District Meet in both the Shot Put and Discus events for the 8th Grade Boys.

Paige Baggett, Raylee Welch, Yamile Garza and Jayslynn Reyes took second place in the 8th Grade Girls 4X100M Relay at the District Meet.

Tristan Ortiz 6th 92’6.5 High Jump Samuel Goodloe 6th 4’8 2400M Run Pablo Hernandez 3rd 9:21.57 400M Relay Gerardo Guerrero, Tristan Ortiz, Julian Robles, Kodee Warriner 5th 54.94 800M Alan Favela 2nd 2:29.97 110M Hurdles Jorge Castillo 24.34 100M Dash Samuel Goodloe 2nd 12.00

Tristan Ortiz 13.23 Rey Salgado 13.48 800M Relay Pablo Hernandez, Alan Favela, Kodee Warriner, Samuel Goodloe 2nd 1:46.24 400M Gerardo Guerrero 5th 1:01.63 200M Samuel Goodloe 2nd 25.59 Rey Salgado 28.59 Julian Robles 28.81 1600M Relay Kodee Warriner, Gerardo Guerrero, Alan Favela, Pablo Hernandez 5th 4:20.70

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Owls Competes at Region 1-3A Tennis Tournament The Reagan County Tennis Team traveled to Abilene April 19-21, 2015 to compete in the Region 1-AAA Tennis Tournament held at Rose Park.

The boys doubles team of Dylan Hester/Andy Perez earned a trip to compete at the State Tennis Tournament held at Texas A&M University May 11-13.

Hester and Perez defeated Crane's Velasco/Galindo 6-0, 6-0 in the first round.

In the quarterfinals Hester/Perez faced a very good team from Spearman Garrett/Jackson and defeated them 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

The Owls doubles team

defeated Wall's Murphy/ Murphy 6-0, 6-3, to reach the finals.

In the finals Hester/Perez was defeated by a very good team from Tulia 2-6, 2-6.

The loss to Tulia in the finals gave Wall's Henderson-Hoffman the opportunity for a playback a chance to defeat the Owls and move on to State.

Dylan and Cinco played a great match in the playback defeating Wall's HendersonHoffman 6-4, 6-0 and earning a trip to the State Tennis Tournament.

Turner Stark and Baylee Barton defeated Early's Kang/Cornelio 6-1, 6-2 in the first round but was

qualifiers on a great year and we are very proud of their hard work and determination!

We would also like to wish our State qualifiers Dylan Hester and Andy Perez the best of luck as they travel to Texas A&M to compete in the State Tennis Tournament May 12 & 13.

In the first round at State Hester/Perez will face Brock's Guyon/Booles at 10:30 am then will play the winner of Dusek/Babin East Benard vs Fairchild/ Mann Ingram Tom Moore at 3:30 pm with finals being played at 10:00 am May 13.

RCMS hosts Reagan County Tennis Invitational The RCMS Tennis Team hosted the Reagan County Tennis Invitational this Saturday. The Owls competed very well.

8th Grade Boys DoublesIsaac DeLaCruz and Pablo Hernandez won 1st place by defeating their teammates Tristan Ortiz and Jose DeLeon (8-3) in the championship match. Ortiz/ DeLeon took 2nd place.

8th Grade Girls DoublesPaige Bagget and Shayla Sosa played aggressive tennis in order to reach the finals. They met up with Sonora’s Leamon/Sykes in the championship match.

Bagget/Sosa took an early lead and won the match (8-5) for 1st place.

8th Grade Boys SinglesAnthony Ybarra reached the quarterfinals where he faced Carlos Mendoza from Sonora. Ybarra battled Mendoza through every point, but was unable to come out with the victory.

8th Grade Mixed DoublesGerardo Guerrero and Yamile Garza easily made it to the semi-final round where they faced a very consistent Valdez/Taylor from Crane. Guerrero/ Garza fought throughout this close match, but were defeated (7-5). This set up a 3rd place match with their teammates Lexi Castaneda and Raul Rey. Guerrero Garza won the match (6-0) to capture 3rd place.

7th Grade Boys Doubles- Jaden Sanchez and Ryan Spurgin had no trouble advancing to the

Sierra Martinez took first place in the 7th Grade Girls Singles competition at the Reagan County Tennis Invitational held Saturday in Big Lake.

J.L. MANKIN | BIG LAKE WILDCAT championship match. They faced an aggressive Delgado/Sykes from Sonora.

Sanchez/Spurgin played with great determination, but were unable to capture the win. They took a welldeserved 2nd place.

7th Grade Boys SinglesSkyler Smith played in a tough boys singles draw.

Smith advanced to the finals where he battled Sonora’s Wilson Johnson for 1st place. Johnson won the match (8-4). Smith earned 2nd place.

7th Grade Girls DoublesClarissa Jimenez and Nayelli Oropeza defeated several opponents in the

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Aguilar/Reyes continued to fight and took Forsan into a tiebreaker for the match. Aguilar/Reyes came through to win the match 7-6(2). This led to another Reagan County showdown for 1st place. Jimenez/Oropeza defeated their teammates Aguilar/Reyes (8-4) to obtain 1st place. Aguilar/ Reyes took 2nd place.

7th Grade Girls SinglesSierra Martinez made her way to the Finals by playing with intelligence.

She defeated Roberts from Forsan (8-1) for 1st place.

7th Grade Mixed DoublesAbraham Guerrero and Aaliyah Portales had to face their teammates Giovan Botello and Shyann Howell in the championship.

Guerrero/Portales won the match (8-4) to take 1st place.

Botello/Howell secured 2nd place.

The Owls will play in the Ozona JH Tennis Tournament this Saturday.

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defeated in the quarterfinals by Wall's Henderson/ Hoffman 2-6, 0-6.

Marcos Cervantez had a tough draw and was defeated in the first round by two time defending state champion Reece Cook of Jim Ned 0-6, 0-6.

Jackie Hernandez was defeated in the first round

by Breckenridge's Courtney Spoon 1-6, 3-6.

The mixed doubles team of Ben Garner and Ashlyn DeLaRosa lost a heartbreaker in the first round as they were defeated by Spearman's Garnett/Pack 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 1-6.

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The Blotter The Blotter is a summary of the previous week’s activity by the Reagan County Sheriff’s Dept.

For practical reasons of time and space, The Blotter does not include every call made to the Sheriff’s office, nor does it include routine security checks, minor traffic stops or routine patrols.

Incidents of major impact may be reported separately. Subjects reported to have been arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

ARRESTS - 3 Month to date (APRIL): 15 Year to date: 67 April 22 - Samuel Newton Waddell, 28 year old male. ChargeWarrant #8060 DWLI, Bond forfeiture and failure to appear and open content alcohol beverage. Released on $6,000.00 Toni’s Bail Bond and agreement with the JP. April 26 - Joshua Martinez Lopez, 26 year old male. Charge- Driving while license invalid with previous convictions and warrants #10-34551, #10-34551, and #11-36359. Jailed in Upton County - released on $5,400.00 Concho Bail Bond.

April 27 - Julian Coronado Garcia, 55 year old male. Charge- Warrant #CC-794 aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Jailed in Schleicher County.

INCIDENTS April 21 - 11:31 a.m.- Caller advised that her juvenile son was possibly missing. Officer advised.

4:35 p.m.- Caller requested a deputy to go by a subject’s house.

6:10 p.m.- Caller requested a deputy for assistance advised that their vehicle battery was dead.

Officer advised.

7:01 p.m. - Caller reported a reckless driver. Officer advised.

11:31 p.m.- Caller requested a deputy advised that their brother was fighting. Officer advised.

April 22 - 2:59 a.m.- Caller advised that a female had burned her skin with hot grease but refused an ambulance. Advised to go to the ER. 6:11 a.m.- Caller requested a deputy to unlock a vehicle. Officer advised.

8:38 a.m.- Caller advised that someone had vandalized their RV. Officer advised.

11:02 a.m.- Caller requested an officer to unlock a vehicle. Officer advised.

12:19 p.m.- RMH requested an emergency transfer to Community Hospital. EMS responded.

12:36 p.m.- Caller advised that kids were vandalizing her residence.

Officer advised.

3:46 p.m.- Caller advised that two children hadn’t been picked up from school and requested a welfare check on the parents.

Officer advised.

4:26 p.m.- Caller advised of a minor accident. Emergency personnel responded.

7:29 p.m. - Caller advised of a locked vehicle. Officer advised.

7:54 p.m.- Caller advised of a possible oil spill close to the Post Office. Officer advised.

8:30 p.m.- Caller advised of livestock out on Hwy 67. Officer advised.

10:22 p.m.- Caller advised of a reckless driver. Officer advised.

10:22 p.m.- Caller advised that

they had heard glass breaking and then a vehicle drove away.

Officer advised.

11:46 p.m.- Caller advised that a truck was on fire on 2nd Street.

Officer advised.

April 23 - 7:50 a.m.- Caller requested an officer to unlock a vehicle. Officer advised.

12:05 p.m.- Caller advised of a reckless driver.

5:10 p.m.- Caller advised that there was a phone charging on the wall of a convenience store and it looked suspicious. Officer advised.

5:22 p.m.- Caller advised of a locked vehicle. Officer advised.

6:27 p.m.- Caller requested a depty at RMH for a suicidal female.

Officer advised.

10:18 p.m.- Caller advised that an 18 wheeler had jackknifed. Officer advised.

10:20 p.m.- Caller advised of a big truck in the middle of the road.

Officer advised.

11:01 p.m.- Caller requested deputies at RMH. Officer advised.

April 24 - 10:15 a.m.- Caller advised that a sand hauler was parked in front of the cemetery but it was not part of the truck route. Officer advised.

1:11 p.m.- Caller advised that a 68 year old male had collapsed.

EMS responded. Officer advised.

5:24 p.m.- Caller advised that a vehicle was speeding and passing unsafely. Officer advised.

7:27 p.m.- Caller requested to speak to an officer. Officer advised.

April 25 - 1:43 a.m. - Multiple calls for gunshots. Officer advised.

7:14 a.m. - Caller advised that a male had come into his home looking for his son and he had a gun. Caller advised that the male had left but if a deputy didn’t do something about it he would take care of the individual himself. Officer advised.

9:02 a.m. - Caller advised of a reckless driver and was unaware if they were intoxicated or falling asleep. Officer advised.

10:22 a.m. - Caller requested an officer to unlock a vehicle. Officer advised.

12:38 p.m.- Caller advised of a locked vehicle. Officer advised.

6:57 p.m.- Caller requested to

speak to a deputy in reference to an intoxicated husband that had attempted to assault her.

Officer advised.

8:13 p.m. - Caller advised of a reckless driver. Officer advised.

9:29 p.m. - Caller requested a deputy to call him advised of an assaulted male at the ER. Officer advised.

10:59 p.m.- Caller advised that someone had called him and wanted an officer in reference to a domestic disturbance. Officer advised.

11:47 p.m.- Caller requested to see if there was any info on her vehicle left at Stripes on Friday.

Officer advised.

April 26 - 12:54 a.m.- Caller requested to speak to an officer.

Officer advised.

1:04 a.m.- Caller advised of loud music. Officer advised.

3:03 a.m.- Caller advised of loud music. Officer advised.

3:47 a.m.- Caller advised that they had a female subject walk into the beer case and take beer and didn’t even try to pay. Officer advised.

8:28 a.m.- Caller advised that cows were out of the fence. Officer advised.

8:28 a.m.- Caller requested a deputy to unlock a vehicle. Officer advised.

8:30 a.m.- Caller advised of a suitcase in a parking lot that looked suspicious. Officer advised.

10:12 a.m.- Caller requested a deputy in reference to a stolen bicycle. Officer advised.

10:37 a.m.- Caller requested EMS for elderly female that was sick.

EMS responded.

3:24 p.m.- Caller requested a vehicle to be unlocked. Officer advised.

5:14 p.m.- Caller advised of a grass fire at the gas plant on Ferguson Lane. Officer advised.

April 27 - 4:13 p.m.- Caller requested a welfare check on a 1-4 year old toddler at the car wash with no adults around.

4:42 p.m.- Caller requested an officer to unlock a vehicle. Officer advised 7:50 p.m.- Caller advised of a possible powerline down. Officer advised.

7:32 p.m.- Caller advised of a cow on the highway. Officer advised.

The VETERINARIAN will be here the Second Tuesday of each month.

Call in advance for an appointment.

Brian L. Stevens, DVM and Jeff W. Wheeler, DMV are now with the Arden Road Animal Clinic 450-2428 Jackie Next Visit: April 12 @ 1:30 p.m.

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OIL AND GAS PRICES (4/28/15) Crude Oil (WTI) 56.86 USD/bbl.

Natural Gas 2.52 USD/MMBtu

Reagan County Drilling Permits Permits for sixteen new drilling operations have been issued in the last weeks (4/22/20154/28/2015) for Reagan County.

High Roller Wells, L.L.C plans to drill a Vertical Well 5.1 miles southeast of Stiles. The No. 2 HWY 137 SWD will be located in Section 1211 of the D&SE RR CO Survey, Abstract A-116.

The total depth will be 11,700 feet. The total completion depth will be 10.100 feet in the Spraberry (Trend Area) Field.

AmericanEnergyPerm Basin, LLC plans to drill eleven Horizontal Wells 16.58 miles northwest of Big Lake. The No. 1801HS, 1804HA, 1805HK, 1806HT, 1807HC, 1808HS, 1809HA, 1810HK, 1811HT. and 1812HC, and 1816HT Ham B will be located in Section 18, Block L of the D&P RR CO/MIX, W H Survey, Abstract

A-937.

The total depth will be 9,000 feet. The total completion depth will be 8,900 feet in the LIN (Wolfcamp) Field.

American EnergyPerm Basin, LLC plans to drill a Horizontal Well 6.3 miles northeast of Big Lake. The No. 21HS RCR RE 1 180 will be located in Section 171, Block 1 of the T&P RR CO Survey, Abstract A- 548.

The total depth will be 9,000 feet. The total completion depth will be 9,000 feet in the LIN (Wolfcamp) Field.

Laredo Petroleum, INC. plans to drill a Horizontal Well 27.3 miles north of Big Lake.

The No. 1SL SUGG E 197-195 (ALLOC-A) will be located in Section 208, Block 2 of the T.&P. RR. CO. Survey, Abstract A-930.

The total depth will be 12,000 feet. The total completion depth will be 9,000 feet in the

Spraberry (Trend Area) Field.

Laredo Petroleum, INC. plans to drill a Horizontal Well 27.3 miles north of Big Lake. The No. 2SL SUGG E 197195 (ALLOC-B) will be located in Section 197, Block 2 of the T.&P. RR. CO. Survey, Abstract A-619.

The total depth will be 12,000 feet. The total completion depth is 9,000 feet in the Spraberry (Trend Area) Field.

Laredo Petroleum, INC. plans to drill a Horizontal Well 27.3 miles north of Big Lake. The No. 7SL SUGG E 208209 (ALLOC-G) will be located in Section 208, Block 2 of the T.&P. RR. CO. Survey, Abstract A-930.

The total depth will be 12,000 feet. The total completion depth will be 9,000 feet in the Spraberry (Trend Area) Field.

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Rankin County Hospital District is expanding its service area!

The “Rankin Medical Clinic of Big Lake” is NOW OPEN for all of your clinic services! The clinic also offers DOT physicals, drug testing and radiology services. Now seeing insured and uninsured patients of all ages and needs.

Call (325) 884-2811 to schedule an appointment today!

Clinic Hours: Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - Noon Located at 903 N Main the clinic is conveniently located and is handicap accessible.

Visit RankinCountyHospital.com for more information.

Count as of April 24, 2015 REAGAN COUNTY 14 total rigs - 6 new  Laredo Petro • FUCHS 46-39(ALLOC-G) #7NU • Ensign US DRLG SW #151 • 12000’ • Rigging Up  Discovery Natural • Snow Draw A #42AN • Helmerich & Payne #467 • 7900’ • DRLG AHEAD Parsley Energy • Talley-2-#7 • Mattlock Drilling #6 • 11050’ • DRLG AHEAD  Amercian Energy-Perm • Coates 738 #0328HS • Ensign US DRLG SW #760 • 9000’ • DRLG AHEAD  Parsley Energy • Stokes 14 #4413H • Helmerich & Payne #633 • 9000’ • DRLG AHEAD  American Energy-Perm • University 09 #0921H • Sidewinder Drilling #106 • 9000’ • DRLG AHEAD GLASSCOCK COUNTY 14 total rigs - 8 new   Encana O &G • Halfman 36-3#3H • Helmerich & Payne #537 • 8021’ • Rigging Up  Crownquest Operating •

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Foster Ranch #441 • Robinson Drilling #9 • 12000’ • DRLG AHEAD  Energen Res • Sabine NS 35-38 #101H • Latshaw Drilling #19 • 9500’ • DRLG AHEAD Energen Res • Sabine A NS 35-38 #101H • Precision DRLG #592 • 9500’ • DRLG AHEAD Hunt Oil • Harris-Huchinson (PSA) #2HB • Precision DRLG #600 • 16990’ • DRLG AHEAD  Crownquest Operating • Sugarberry 45 #1 • J B Hunt Gas Oil #3 • 12000’ • DRLG AHEAD  Energen Res • Sabine A NS 35-38 #104H • Capstar Drilling #111 • 9500’ • Run Casing  Encana O & G • Brunson 5 #0503N • Helmerich & Payne #352 • 10650’ • DRLG AHEAD

Chevron • Four Corners TXL FEE-C-#2137U • Ensign US DRLG SW #102 • 12000’ • Assigned Encana O & G • Davidson 37 (ALLOC) #18H • Patterson UTI #289 • 9494’ • Moving On Chevron • Four Corners TXL FEE-C #2132U • Ensign US DRLG SW #102 • 12000’ • DRLG AHEAD  Summit Petroleum LLC • Emily #1014 • Propetro Services #207 • 10700’ • DRLG AHEAD  Crownquest Operating • Caradhras 18 #1 • Propetro Services #203 • 12000’ • DRLG AHEAD COG Operating • Amacker48 #4802BH • Canelson DRLG #30 • 10500’ • DRLG AHEAD

CROCKETT COUNTY 4 total rigs - 2 new IRION COUNTY   Approach Operating 1 total rigs - 0 new • University-42- #1441HB • Nabors Drilling #415 • 7800’ • UPTON COUNTY DRLG AHEAD 18 total rigs -7 new EP Energy E&P • University   Discovery Operating • Salt Draw #4102IH • Sidewinder Holzgraf Allocation #3432H DRLG #222 • 8999’ • DRLG AHEAD ??? • Ensign US DRLG SW #150 • 10100’ • W.O.O.

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Over 50 people participated in Subway’s 5K “Color Me Fresh” Fun Run and Walk Saturday morning. The event raised over $2,000 for G&M Subways Scholarship Fund. Seniors interested in applying for the scholarship may do so by submitting a two to three page essay on why education is important to your community. Those essays are due today, April 30, 2015, and can be turned in at Subway on Main Street.

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Carr Scholarships are granted based on ACT Test scores. Students will also have to maintain their GPA in college to continue to receive the money.

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Reagan County ExStudent Association All School Reunion 2015 Date: June 13,215 Where: Reagan County Community Building COST : $5. per person (includes dinner with program and dance) Registration : 1: am until everyone is registered • • • • •

Class meetings : 11:am thru 4:pm (each class responsible for setting individual meetings, the community center will be available for use if any class needs a space) Tour of new High School : 2:pm (meet at high school and a tour guide will be available to escort us thru the building) The Reagan County Historical Society will open the museum from 1:pm to 3:pm. (Museum located 69 N. Main Avenue) Dinner and Program: 6:pm to 8:pm (Reagan County Community Building) Dance: 9:pm to 12:am (BYOB – Reagan County Community Building)

THEME: Remembering / Memories from the Good Ole Days !!!

I am so Big Lake, I remember: (please fill in the blank and submit with your registration or email your response) We will use these memories with the decorations for the Reunion meal and program.

Pharmacy NOW OPEN and serving the community of Big Lake.

9am-6pm Monday to Friday.

We accept all major insurances including Medicare Part D and Medicaid.

Delivery available upon request.

We look forward to providing services!!!!!

Neighborhood Pharmacy

116 N. Main Ave | Big Lake, Texas Phone: 325-716-1800 | Fax: 325-716-1124

Please respond to one of the following persons, we are not requiring payment at this time but we do need you to let us know you are coming so we can plan for the meal and program.

Jeanine Tarvin – jtarvin@dishmail.net Miranda Davidson – mrd3@aol.com Ann Schneemann – awschneemann@verizon.net Nancy Ratliff – nlratliff@verizon.net

ExStudent and guest Golf Scramble Golf for Free or come on out and visit!

Donation can be made to the Reagan County Ex-Student Association Scholarship Fund When: Saturday, June 13, 215 What time: Signup will begin at 8:3am Tee Off: 9:am The plan is to finish up early afternoon.

Email Byron Bitner for more details : cbzbitner@verizon.net

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PUBLIC NOTICE

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS HEARINGS DIVISION HEARINGS DIVISION Oil and Gas Case/Docket No. Oil and Gas Case/Docket No. 7C-0293473 7C-0293473 Date of Issuance: Date Aprilof 30,Issuance: 2015 March 26, 2015 Notice of Protest Deadline: Notice of Protest 5:00 PM, May 28,Deadline: 2015 5:00 PM, April 23, 2015

ON THE APPLICATION OF ON THE APPLICATION OF BRAMMER ENGINEERING, BRAMMER ENGINEERING, INC. FOR DISSOLUTION INC. FOR DISSOLUTION OF THE BARNHART OF THE BARNHART ELLENBURGER ELLENBURGER SECONDARY RECOVERY SECONDARY UNIT, REAGANRECOVERY COUNTY, UNIT, REAGAN COUNTY, TEXAS TEXAS

AMENDED TO ALLOW FOR PUBLICATION OF APPLICATION NOTICE-NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICEISISHEREBY HEREBYGIVEN GIVENthat, that,pursuant pursuantto toState Stateauthority authority NOTICE of Statewide Rule 38(d)(3) [16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE 3.38(d) of Statewide Rule 38(d)(3) [16 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §§3.38(d) (3)], Brammer Engineering, Inc. has applied for an order of (3)], Brammer Engineering, Inc. has applied for an order of dissolution for the 5,022.412-acre Barnhart (Ellenburger) Unit, dissolution for the 5,022.412-acre Barnhart (Ellenburger) Unit, Reagan County, Texas which was approved as a secondary Reagan County, Texas which was approved as a secondary recoveryunit unitby byCommission CommissionFinal FinalOrder OrderininOil Oil&&Gas GasDocket Docket recovery No. 7C-0223961, eff ective March 21, 2000.

No. 7C-0223961, effective March 21, 2000.

NOTE: The The requested requested dissolution dissolution may may be be administratively administratively NOTE: approved without further hearing if no protest filedwithin within approved without further hearing if no protest isisfiled the time set forth in this notice.

If a protest is timely fi led, the time set forth in this notice. If a protest is timely filed, the case willwill be set for for hearing.

TheThe hearing is a contested case the case be set hearing. hearing is a contested proceeding subject to, among other provisions, Section case proceeding subject to, among other provisions, Section 2001of ofthe theTexas TexasGovernment GovernmentCode, Code,the theTexas TexasRules Rulesof ofCivil 2001 Civil Procedure, the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, Procedure, and the of Texas Rules of applied to and the Texas Rules Evidence as Evidence applied toasnon-jury non-jury trials in the district courts of the state.

A protestant trials in the district courts of the state. A protestant must must appear at hearing, either in person or through an appear at hearing, either in person or through an authorized authorized representative, and should be prepared to representative, and should be prepared to present testimony present testimony and of exhibits in support of its protest. and exhibits in support its protest. youwish wishto toappear appearininprotest protestof ofthis thisapplication, application,please pleasemail IfIfyou mail a notice of protest to Docket Services, Railroad a notice of protest to Docket Services, Railroad Commission Commission of Texas, Box 12967, Austin, Texas of Texas, P.O. Box 12967,P.O. Austin, Texas 78711-2967 or78711deliver 2967 or deliver it to Docket Services, 12th Floor, William it to Docket Services, 12th Floor, William B. Travis Building, B. Travis Building, 1701Austin, NorthTexas.

Congress, Austin, Texas.

1701 North Congress, In addition, a Protestant In addition, a Protestant must on the same mail or of must on the same date mail or deliver a copydate of its notice deliver a copy of its notice of protest to Applicant Brammer protest to Applicant Brammer Engineering, Inc., 400 Texas St., Engineering, Inc., 400 Louisiana Texas St., Suite Shreveport, Suite 600, Shreveport, 71101.600, NOTE: A PROTEST Louisiana 71101.

NOTE: A PROTEST IS TIMELY ONLY IF IS TIMELY ONLY IF RECEIVED BY DOCKET SERVICES NOT RECEIVED BY DOCKET SERVICES NOT LATER THAN 5:00 LATER THAN 5:00 P.M., APRIL 23, 2015.

P.M., MAY 28, 2015.

MAY 28,HAVE 2015.QUESTIONS regarding the application, IF YOU IF YOU HAVE regarding the application, please contactQUESTIONS the Applicant’s representatives, Brian please contact the Applicant’s representatives, C. Mitchell and Clark A. Donat at (214) 758-1043. Brian If you C. Mitchell and Clark A. Donatthe at (214) 758-1043.

If you have any questions regarding hearing procedure, have any questions regarding the hearing procedure, please contact the Commission at (512) 463-6848. please contact the Commission at (512) 463-6848.

Yovanie Balderas has made a tremendous turnaround since last season when she was in a self-described slump. The junior is now a silent leader on the Lady Owls 15-3 team heading into the playoffs. Her play on the season has earned her a spot in the heart of the lineup, and her .533 average is a source of pride. Balderas has also stepped up this season to settle one of the teams weak points last year at First Base.

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Balderas said. “I’ve come close a few times with balls hitting the top of the fence, but I really would like to get one over.”

Fuller said Balderas also filled a weak spot the team had last year in the first base position.

“I told her earlier this

year that I needed her to take that position over,” Fuller said. “She has worked at it and has become very good. She is smart, and can make snap throws back to home or third to slow down or stop the other team’s aggressive running.”

Fuller said that both

PUBLIC LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that OXY USA WTP LP, Operator Number 630555 has filed with the Texas Railroad Commission an Application for Exception to SWR 26/SWR 27 (P17) in order to commingle the Merchant lease located in Sec 11, 14 and 23, Block B, L&SV RR CO surveyand the East Merchant 1361HC, East Merchant lease, Sec 6, Block A, D&W RR CO Survey in Reagan County. Any affected mineral interest owner or working interest owner that needs additional information, please call Austin Danford, 713-985-6925.

Hernandez and Balderas are snapshots of the entire team’s ability to handle pressure and perform with confidence.

“We are going to need a lot of both of those things as we make this playoff run,” Fuller said.

The Lady Owls open the playoffs in a Bi-District matchup against Wall.

Game 1 will be today in Sonora with a 6:30 p.m. first pitch.

Game 2 will be on Friday in Tuscola (Jim Ned) at 6 p.m. with a Game 3 following if needed.

Fuller said that fans should see the same exciting brand of softball they are accustomed to seeing from the Lady Owls.

“We are going to be aggressive,” Fuller said.

“We are going to run into some good teams the deeper we go that may be better

than us, but if we stay aggressive we can beat anyone.”

Fuller said that you can’t beat a team that is better than you by playing station to station.

“We will have to force the issue,” Fuller said. “Force them to make rushed throws, and get them off their game.”

Fuller said that this year’s playoff push will be a success in his mind if the girls play to their level every inning.

“We have had a tendency this year to play down to the level of our competition at times,” Fuller said. “If we consistently play at our level I will be happy with whatever happens. We want to make a good run through the playoffs, gain experience, and see what the future holds.”

Depository Bid Bid Notice The Board of Trustees of Reagan County Independent School District will accept proposals for its Depository Contract. Packets are available upon request at 325-8843705 ext. 254. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m.

May 22, 2015 at our Central Office located at 1111 East 12th Street, Big Lake, Texas 76932.

We reserve the right to reject any and all proposals.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR OIL AND GAS WASTE DISPOSAL WELL PERMIT Devon Energy Production Co., L.P. is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for a permit to dispose of produced salt water or other oil and gas waste by well injection into a porous formation productive of oil or gas.

The applicant proposes to dispose of oil and gas waste in to the Ellenburger/Cambrian Sands, University 10-26 Lease, Well Number 1 SW. The proposed disposal well is located 5.57 miles NW of Big Lake in the Barnhart (Ellenburger) Field, in Reagan County. The waste water will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 11,461 to 13,000 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of the Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Request for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Service Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 515/463-6792).

Applications will be received in the Office of the County Judge until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2015, for the Depository Contract for funds of Reagan County according to specifications set out by Reagan County Commissioners.

Specifications are available by calling 325/884-2233.

Reagan County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Reagan County Judge Larry Isom

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Reagan County is taking applications for an immediate opening for a full-time Emergency Medical Services PARAMEDIC. Applications and info are available in the Auditor’s Office in the Courthouse.

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STEPHEN S Real Estate EMPLOYMENT EF Aggregate, LLC. Belly Dump drivers wanted.

If interested please call JB Ireland at 830-279-6388. 15-18B Help Wanted Illusions Photography is looking for a friendly, outgoing, self motivated, dependable person for part time position. Applications and job description can be picked up at the studio 303 E. First Street Big Lake TuesdayFriday from 9am until 5pm.

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COME JOIN A HOME TOWN TEAM! The City of Big Lake is currently taking applications. Must have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D., and acquire a CDL license within 90 days. Applicant must pass physical and drug screening before beginning work. Great benefit package.

Pick up an application at City Hall, 203 N. Plaza or call 325884-2511 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday. The City of Big Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TFN Mustang Motel is looking for a maid. You may pick up an application at 905 2nd St. Big Lake, Tx 76932 or call 325-884-3777.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR COMMERCIAL OIL AND GAS WASTE DISPOSAL WELL PERMIT MTN Energy Operating, LLC, 23 W. Industrial Loop, Midland, TX 79701 is applying to the Railroad Commission of Texas for an amended permit to inject fluid into a formation, which is productive of oil and gas.

The applicant proposes to inject fluid into the San Andres formation. Venado North SWD lease well numbers #2, the proposed disposal well will be located 11 miles East of Big Lake in the Farmer (San Andres) field, in Reagan County.

Fluids will be injected into strata in the subsurface depth interval from 2350 to 3700 feet.

LEGAL AUTHORITY: Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code, as amended, Title 3 of Texas Natural Resources Code, as amended, and the Statewide Rules of the Oil and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Requests for a public hearing from persons who can show they are adversely affected, or requests for further information concerning any aspect of the application should be submitted in writing, within fifteen days of publication, to the Environmental Services Section, Oil and Gas Division, Railroad Commission of Texas, P.O. Box 12967, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711 (Telephone 512-4636792).

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The McCamey Hospital District is recruiting for the following positions; Director of Nursing for the Hospital Registered Nurse for the Hospital LVN for our Nursing Home

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GLOBE ENERGY SERVICES IS NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED DRIVERS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: DISPATCHER, M ECHANICS , VACUUM TRUCKS , PUMP TRUCKS & HOT OILERS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DRUG/BACKGROUND SCREENING, MUST HAVE CDL. DAY & NIGHT SHIFTS. APPLY IN PERSON AT 159 SANTA RITA RD, BIG LAKE

Reagan County Sheriff’s Office is now taking applications for PATROL DEPUTY. Applicants must have a peace officer license and be in good standing with TCOLE. Applications can be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office or email sheriff@ reagancounty.org

HELP WANTED: Now taking applications for cook s, window & front help. Apply at Grandma’s Kitchen in Big Lake, between 1-4 pm. TFN-B

Fast Growing Texas Company looking for qualified dry bulk materials plant operator in Big Lake Texas D uties of Plant O p er ator will include, Unloading bulk railcars and loading pneumatic trucks, routine equipment maintenance, rail operations and commitment to safety and quality of the work being done.

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The initial arrest is not made though.

“That can cause major problems on the back end when trying to move the case forward,” Garner said.

“It also sets a precedent

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where one person is being arrested for DWLI and another isn’t. That could become a legal issue in the future.”

Commissioner Jim O’Brian asked Garner Monday morning if he could put together figures for the commissioners showing how much it is costing the county to transport inmates to other counties, and what it would cost to reopen the county’s facility as a 72-hour lockup.

“I was pleasantly surprised by that request,” Garner said. “I didn’t know it was coming. I have

always said a jail is a vital piece of the law enforcement operation.”

Garner said that if the commissioners are thinking of a jail or 72-hourlockup from a financial stand point then it probably won’t go far.

“It truly is a service to the community,” Garner said.

“As we’ve seen, jails are a problem for every county even if they don’t have one.”

Garner said that even though he wants a jail it would be a nightmare to re-open it.

“Just the hiring and training process alone

would be difficult,” Garner said. “But it is something that would be in the best interest of the community, and something we would love to undertake if the commissioners were interested in it.”

Commissioner Buddy Poynor said that it may become an issue of public safety over anything else if the Sheriff’s Department has no place to go with inmates.

Garner said that he will present the group with more information during an upcoming meeting.