Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 52, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 24, 2003 Page: 1 of 10
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Yoakum Herald-Times
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Aforr rfwn 109 years of service to the Yoakum Community
INDUSTRIAL LtAOta /
1 11 TH YEAR NO 52
Wednesday. December 24. 2003
YOAKUM. TEXAS
ONE SECTION
75 CENTS PER COPY
Margie McMullen, seated center, President of the Yoakum Economic Development Board, is shown accept-
ing a donation of $25,000 from LORA representative Rick Arnie, seated right. The grant will be used for the
Pershing Square downtown revitalization project. Also shown seated is Mayor Annie Rodriguez. Back row
from left, Gladys Jiral, Ruth Ellen Sharp, Charles Townley, City Manager Calvin Cook, Al Veselka and EDC
coordinator Gregory Lassman.
Santa Claus band performs
The Yoakum High School Santa Claus band got the students at Intermediate in the Christmas spirit by
playing several Christmas favorites last Thursday. One of the members of the Santa Claus Band is Corrina
Heumann, standing, an exchange student from Germany who is a junior at YHS. The band is made up of
volunteers and they perform every Christmas at Intermediate.
Filing begins for March 9 primaries
Filing has started for the
March 9 primaries in DeWitt
County.
Offices facing election in
2004 will be District Attorney,
Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector,
County Attorney, County Com-
missioner Precinct 1 and Precinct
3 and Constable for Precinct 1
and Precinct 2.
Several candidates have al-
ready filed for the Democratic
Primary while cunent County
Commissioner of Precinct 1,
Wallace Beck, has stated he will
not run for re-election. Susie
Dreyer has filed for County Tax
Assessor and Gilbert Pargmann
has filed for County Commis-
sioner Precinct 3.
In the Republican Primary,
Wallace Anderson has tiled as a
candidate for County Commis-
sioner Precinct I. Willis Black-
well of Concrete has filed as a
candidate for Sheriff in the Re-
publican Primary.
Also in the Republican Pri-
mary, County Attorney Ray
Reese will seek re-election to that
position.
In the Democratic Primary,
District Attorney Michael
Sheppard has filed to seek re-
election in the 24th District and
District Judge of the 24th Judi-
cial District is also seeking re-
election.
The final day to file in the lo-
cal elections is Friday, Jan. 2
Candidates for the Demo-
cratic Primary may file with
County Chairman Janine Stubbs
by calling (361)275-2943.
Candidates filing in the Re-
publican Primary can call Dar-
ryl Fowler at (361)741-7923.
Still time to see Christmas trees
There is still time to see the
16th Annual Christmas Tree For-
est, "The Sights and Sounds of
Christmas" currently on exhibit at
the Yoakum Heritage Museum at
312 Simpson.
The 63 uniquely decorated
trees are from local and area busi-
nesses, organizations, schools,
churches and clubs.
Each tree has a music box with
a Christmas tune that represents
its sparkling decorations.
The museum has extended its
hours for the next two weeks. It
will be open daily from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. through Dec. 31 and will
be closed Christmas day.
Admission to the museum is
free. For further information call
293-7022.
City’s New Year's holiday schedule
City Hall offices, Welhausen
Library, and Solid Waste Man-
agement Facility will be closed
on Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance
of New Year's Day.
Regular residential and com-
mercial garbage routes will be
picked up on Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday.
There will be no garbage pick
up on Thursday.
All Thursday and Friday resi-
dential and commercial garbage,
including yard waste will be
picked up on Friday.
Please have carts out by 8 a m
For emergency utility services
contact 293-6321.
Yoakum police arrested six
people during a period from Dec.
15-21.
A 20-year-old man was ar-
rested Dec. 15 in the 100 block
of Highland St. for public intoxi-
cation, minor in possession of al-
cohol and two warrants for no
drivers license and no insurance.
He paid fines totaling $990
and was released.
A 29-year-old man was ar-
rested Dec. 15 at the intersection
of Hugo and Forest for public in-
toxication.
He posted a $500 bond was re-
leased.
The same man was arrested
again on Irvine St. Dec. 19 for
public intoxication and no driv-
ers license. He remains in Yoa-
kum PD custody.
A 26-year-old man was ar-
rested Dec. 19 on W. May for pos-
session of marijuana 23-year-old
man was arrested Dec. 20 on US
77A North on warrant for no in-
surance, an expired inspection
sticker and an expired MVI.
He remain in police custody
after failing to pay $460 in fines.
A 20-year-old man was ar-
See POLICE pg. 10
Pershing Square Project
receives $25,000 grant
The City of Yoakum's ambitious Pershing
Square Project, which will improve pedestrian
safety and access downtown, will be step closer
to reality with the help of a $25,000 community
development grant.
The grant, provided by Lower Colorado River
Authority, Yoakum's electric power supplier, will
be used to purchas^pedestnan lighting and elec-
trical equipment for the project.
The project, which grew out of concerns for
pedestrian safety downtown, is designed to help
preserve and protect downtown and promote safe
access by pedestrians to business and civic ar-
eas.
The project, which is estimated to cost about
$1.5 million, will include changes in traffic pat-
terns as well as new sidewalk and street construc-
tion, including both sides of West Grand Avenue
from Irvine Street to Front Street.
Also included will be pedestrian lighting on
crosswalks and sidewalks, handicap ramps, trash
receptacles, benches and landscaping. Other
funding sources for the project include federal
funds, sales tax money and other donated funds
The community grant is one of 20 recently
awarded through LCRA's Community Develop-
ment Partnership Program. The program pro-
vides economic development and community as-
sistance grants to cities, counties, volunteer fire
departments, regional development councils and
other nonprofit organizations in LCRA's electric
and water services areas as part of LCRA's ef-
fort to give back to the communities it serves
The City of Yoakum is one of LCRA's 42
wholesale electric customers.
Lavaca commissioners address
cell phone over usage Monday
Relay for Life rally set for Jan. 7 at SJPC
CHRISTMAS 2003 *
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for Life scheduled for April 2,
2004 at Bulldog Stadium.
For information, call Connie
Zimmerman. 293-3077; Nadine
Rex. 293-5266; or Pam O’Con-
nor, 594-3245.
Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in the
final session of the year Monday morning
A county telephone usage policy was adopted
by the commissioners.
This move came after County Auditor Don
Rainosek had informed the court that the cellular
phone bill this month was $406 more than the pre-
vious month.
“Over 11,000 cell phone minutes were used last
month,” Rainosek said. “That is way over the maxi-
mum usage.”
The court tabled naming a county health officer.
Four doctors have submitted their names for
consideration including Dr. Pat Wagner, Dr. Tim
Wagner, Dr. James E. Drost and Dr. Craig Morris.
The court adopted 13 holidays for 2004. They
include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 19;
President’s Day, Feb. 16; Texas Independence Day,
March 2; Good Friday, April 9; Memorial Day. May
31; Independence Day, July 5; Labor Day, Sept 6;
Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11; Thanksgiving, Nov. 25-26;
Christmas Dec. 23-24; and New Year’s, Dec. 31.
A predatory trapper agreement was given the nod
by the court.
The trapper will work from Feb. 1 thru March
31 of next year at a cost of $2,000 per month.
The court agreed to a request by DPS Trooper
join the group and learn about
how you can help in the fight
against cancer.
Refreshments and door prizes
will be provided.
Get your shoes on and get
ready for the 3rd Annual Relay
A Relay for Life rally has been
set for Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the
St. Joseph Parish Center starting
at noon.
Everyone interested in volun-
teering, sponsoring or participat-
ing is invited to attend. Please
Wishing you with all sincerity,
Peace and joy, health and prosperity
Plus lots of good friends and family, too
And much future success in all you do.
These are the blessings of the season
And your kind friendship is the reason
That we feel blessed in every way
On this joyous holiday!
Matt Southall to hire a new secretary for the DPS
office in Hallettsville.
The current secretary will retire Feb 13 and the
troopers serving the county feel if would be benefi-
cial to hire a replacement two weeks prior to that
date.
In other business, the court:
• Awarded a bid to Rudolph's, Inc. for the pur-
chase of gasoline and diesel fuel for all commis-
sioners’ precincts. sherifTs department and Shiner
Sr. C itizens Center.
• Okayed a request by Tax Assessor/Collector
Margaret Kallus to purchase a scanner and CD
burner for $1,096.45 from Light-speed Micro
• Approved the county investment policy.
• Awarded bids to Mustang Tractor & Equip-
ment of El Campo to purchase motor graders for
Pets. 1 and 3.
• Agreed to advertise for bids for a motor grader
for Pct. 4 and a security fence around the mainte-
nance yard in Pct. 4.
• Entered into the minutes the completion of an
18-hour experience clerk seminar by JP Pct 1 clerk
Bobby Drozd
• Passed a resolution in support for the El
Camino Real De Los Tejas National Historical
Trail.
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