The Goldthwaite Eagle
GoldthwaiteEagle.com • (325)648-2244
Mar. 27, 2013 - 7A
Taking A Step Back in Time? More than a dozen Model A vehicles parked in front of the historic Mills County Courthouse on Friday presented Eagle Asst. Editor Tammarrah Pledger with a unique photo opportunity, above. Members of Model A car clubs in Fort Worth, Dublin and Comanche met up in Goldthwaite Friday. As the members made their way into the Wagon Wheel for lunch, The Eagle was able to find out they were on their way to Fredericksburg for their annual Model A Club tour.
Court acts on S&WCD dam repairs
By Tammarrah Pledger Eagle Asst. Editor During their regular meeting Monday morning, the Mills County Commissioners’ court voted to move forward in making repairs around the Soil and Water Conservation District dam. Members of the Mills County S&WCD approached the Court about the matter earlier in the year, saying nutria had been tunneling under the dam, causing damage that would eventually compromise the dam. They had asked the Court to help with repairs, but action was tabled at that time, allowing County Attorney Gerald Hale to look into the matter.
There was some concern over what entity was responsible for making repairs, and if the county’s employees and equipment would be permitted access to the area, part of which is on personal property. Hale reported to the Court Monday that, according to the contract that was approved in 1959, repairs to the dam are the financial obligation of the county, as long as the work is approved by the S&WCD board. Commissioners Jason Williams and Robert Hall talked about filling the holes with cement, and asked the S&WCD representatives if they thought that would
work. Rodney Duus said an engineer he talked with said he thought that remedy would be sufficient, and Williams said he thought county employees could do the work themselves. The vote to move forward with repairs was unanimous. In other action, the Court voted unanimously to approve a resolution in support of a state bill that would designate certain containers — aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic bottles — as redeemable for five cents each. They also voted unanimously not to enter into a contract to purchase road materials from a private resident, opting instead to buy
the material on an as-needed basis. In other unanimous action, the Court approved the minutes of the previous meeting, the accounts payable, and the Justice of the Peace report. During the commissioners’ reports, each commissioner talked about what road work they were doing and on what roads. They also offered thanks to the Mills County Sheriff’s Department for assisting with their auction at the courthouse annex building. It was reported the sale brought in more than $2,000. (Editor’s note: Judge Kirk Fulk was absent from the meeting and did not vote on any of these matters.)
Sheffield stops in Goldthwaite
By Tammarrah Pledger Eagle Asst. Editor State Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville, visited with residents and government officials in Goldthwaite this past Saturday, answering questions and reporting on legislative activity in Austin. Mills County Judge Kirk Fulk, Goldthwaite Mayor Mike McMahan, City Manager Rob Lindsey, Councilman J. Wilson, and a handful of residents were on hand at the Mills County State Bank Community Room, where Sheffield spent about an hour. Sheffield said the state budget is “not in the red,” at this time, and that he was pleased to see more funds being put back into public education this session. While is does not fully restore cuts made two years ago, it is a step in the right direction, he said. Water is another hot topic in Austin right now, Sheffield went on to say. A water bill regarding long-term planning for water consumption state wide over the next week is set to hit the floor this week, he said. Whether or not to put $2 billion of the Rainy Day Fund into the roughly $53 billion bill is a point of contention in the Legislature right now, he said. Sheffield said 86 percent of the state’s population is east of the I-35, and rural votes in the House are sorely lacking. Having a rural voice in any water issues is challenging, he said.
Al-Anon Offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers.
MEETING:
Tuesdays at 5:30 pm Goldthwaite First United Methodist Church Family Life Center
Water restriction and conservation, were discussed, and the potential for desalination projects on the coast is being discussed at the state level, he said. Regarding public education, Sheffield said he is very pro-public education, and is acting against bills supporting voucher programs. He is also in support of cutting back on end-of-course testing, and would like to see more programs for students not geared toward college at the high school level (vocational/technical, etc.). Sheffield also talked about health care, touching on the “Obamacare,” aka Affordable Health Care Act aka Medicaid expansion issue. He said Governor Rick Perry has said he will never accept it. Legislators are currently trying to ne-
If you drink: It’s your business. If you think you may have a problem and want to quit:
It’s our business.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets every Sunday from 2-2:30; Monday & Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at 1414 Parker St.
Stop by and see us! We keep it simple!
Lydia’s Cleaning Ser vices
Spring is Here! Call today for your
Spring Cleaning.
Window Cleaning, Ceiling Fans & More! Also Available: Home and Office cleaning; New Construction & Remodel Cleanup. Call Lydia at
325-451-7193 We would like to invite all of our Mills County friends to
Steakhouse
... where friends meet!
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm 700 Main Street * Blanket, TX
325-748-3100
Owners: Clint & Jami Tunnell
Above, State Rep. J.D. Sheffield, R-Gatesville, visited Goldthwaite on Saturday, March 23. He is pictured talking with Goldthwaite Mayor Mike McMahan and Ebony area resident Liniel Click. gotiate a personalized version for Texas — as several other state legislators are doing — to find a program that works for Texas, and allows the state to accept at least part of the $100 billion (over 10 years) on the table. When asked about border
security, Sheffield said he has not seen a serious bill on the matter this session. Residents also discussed Social Security, adhesion to the U.S. Constitution, and dealing with eminent domain condemnation and the related legal process.
CHILDRESS
HOSPITAL BUILDING 1219 Parker - 325/648-2212 The Taylor Clinic Testing & Counseling Toll Free 877-656-1995
e c a p S e c Offi
T N E R R FO
325-648-2212
COMANCHE APPLIANCE 1209 E. Central in Comanche - (325) 356-2050
SALES SERVICE & PARTS on ALL BRANDS of Appliances
First United Methodist Church Goldthwaite 1011 Hutchings, Goldthwaite
EASTER SERVICES Maundy Thursday
Experience the Last Supper through scripture and communion as Jesus’ disciples did. Sit at the table in the place of an apostle and know the significance of this Passover meal. 7:00 p.m. - Family Life Center Joint Service w/Fellowship Baptist Church
Good Friday
This is a moving candlelight service recounting Christ’s last day. Each person is invited to nail their confessions to the cross which is then carried in procession up the hill. There all our confessions are laid in a fire. 7:00 p.m. - Family Life Center Joint Service w/Fellowship Baptist Church
Sonrise Services in front of the Church 8:00 a.m. Sunday, March 31st followed by Breakfast.
10:45 a.m. - Easter Worship Service
Everyone is welcome to attend these services.