The 4-County News Bulletin (Castroville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 7, Ed. 1 Monday, May 23, 1977 Page: 1 of 23
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Adele Lagleder, 1st; Johnnie Martinez, 2nd; and
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according to a district office.
Charles W. Webb, secretary of
the water district board, and the
district owns all land below the
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chairman, pins a Memorial Day
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Webb said district officials do not ;
know how many properties may be
involved in the investigation.
"It appears there are quite a
few. ’ ’ Since land owned by the water
district is exempt from taxation by
school districts and other taxing
authorities, Webb said many ;
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Contest were (back, L-R) Laura Jungman, oral
reading, 2nd; Ronnie Biediger, number sense, 3rd
O’Neill, 2nd; Hazel Haby, spelling and
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rehabilitation and scholarship funds
for veterans’ children.
In LaCoste, the VFW Post 8134
Auxiliary will host its annual sale
May 27-29. Chairwoman for the sale •
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and plain writing, 2nd; Laura Grossenbach, reading
writing, 2nd; Cheryl Rihn, spelling and plain writing,
1st and Craig Kempf 3rd. These children are 6th,
a "Agreed after a motion by
Councilman Lynn' Tschirhart,
seconded by Mrs. Keefer to bill Van
De Walls Investment Properties,
Ltd. for electric, water and sewer
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Webb said, but will "have to take
each case individually." *
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of land helow the11084 foot mark
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Medina Dam in ,1912 and was held between the district and
ease- persons who have built, permanent
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veteran-made Memorial Poppy will
be offered to the public on
Saturday, May 28.
Members of the American Legion
Auxiliary, Post 460, junior members
and volunteers will be distributing
the bright red crepe paper poppies
in memory of the nation's war dead,
while assisting the needy veteran
and his family.
The American Legion Auxiliary
adopted the poppy as a memorial
flower at its national convention at
Cleveland in September, 1920 This
was followed through with the
adoption of the poppy as the
American Legion Auxiliary's mem-
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Throughout the year, disabled
and hospitalized veterans make
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Some property owners along the Webb said deeds and other
shore of Medina Lake may not documents are being checked to
really own their property- at least determine f special provisions or
not the land on which their homes exceptions were allowed* for some
or businesses are built. property around the lake.
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to the public at various businesses
on Saturday, May 28
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elevation of 1084 feet above sea
level. •
That is the level of the top of
Medina Dam.
The district has launched an
investigation into the situation,
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Speed with a plaque for his
leadership during his tenure of
office.
"Opened bids for heating and air
conditioning the north wing of City
Hall. A motion was made and passed
to reject all bids. Council instructed
that specifications be drawn up so
that all bidders would have a fair
chance to bid on an equal basis.
•Received a report from City
Utilities Manager J.W. McAnally
that a total of 63 transformers had
been checked to date, with only 5
necessary adjustments because of
irregularities.
"Instructed that 3 people were to
be contacted for possible service on
the Zoning Adjustment Board or
Planning Commission.
•Instructed Mogford to prepare /
an ordinance-to change the city’s
fiscal year to Oct. 1 through Sept
30, after a motion was made by
Gallegos.
•Tabled consideration of J.P.
office renovation.
•Agreed to have a new peddling
ordinance prepared at the request
of City Police Chief Antonio
.Olivares, i
•Instructed McAnally to obtain
estimates for materials for either a 6
or an 8-inch main installation, with
necessary valves for future fire plug
installation for the Lower-LaCoste
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Appointed Mayor Eugene Suehs.
Gallegos and Mrs. Keefer as a
committee to work on obtaining •
grants for the city.
made a motion, seconded by
w that placement grants are available, Councilman Milton Theis, that
m2 council instructed that letters be Mogford proceed with preparation ,
• sent requesting information. of ordinances on paving liens and
■ In other action. Mayor Pro-tem vacant lot cleaning
P Steve Gallegos’ motion, which was Council also:
58 seconded by Councilman Rudy • Presented retiring Mayor Ernest
202 Solis; carried unanimously. to - .....
M appoint Royce Groff to fill the
• var n the Castroville Regional
-Pnek Board created by the
“90 resignation of Richard Schott.
m" in other park matters, Jerald
Foxworthy reported on remodeling
: of the building at the park to be
• used as housing for Manuel
Ybarrra, park custodian. Ybarra’s
salary was set at 8400 per month to
• be paid from park funds. Henry
Schirmer presented a proposal for
spraying and harvesting pecan
trees at the park, with Schirmer
harvesting the pecans on a 70/30%
« basis, with the city receiving 30% of
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officer; Joe Hoog, historian; Elmer
Frazier, chaplain: Milton Theis Sr.,
sergeant-at-arms; and Alton Moak.
public relations.
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. HONOR STUDENTS of the Medina Valley High high-ranking seniors (not shown) include Mary
School graduating class of 1977 are (L-R) Laurie Keller, 93.8409; Ann Tschirhart, 93.5000; Linda
Mechler, valedictorian, with a 4year grade average * Lagleder, 93.2727; Cheri Tschirhart, 91.7674; Kathy
■ of 96.2075; Frank Hinojosa, highest ranking boy, . Persyn, 91.5600; and Gregory Biediger, 90.0222.
91.0800; and Janet Fox, salutatorian, 96.1600. Other .. : ' a (Kathy Schott Photo.)
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City Manager Plan
I Council Will Study
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Memorial Day Services will be
held Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at
September Square, reports Alton
Moak, public relations spokesman
for American Legion Post 460 and
Auxiliary.
Commander Royce Groff requests
all veterans and Legion members to
report to the Legton Hall at 10 u.m.
to form and march to September
Square.
At a meeting of the post May 18.
new officers were elected for the
coming year. They are Richard
Gass, commander; Royce Groff, 1st
vice commander: Gilbert Kemnf.
2nd vice commander; T.K. Hender-
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I By VICKIE HABY the crop Council agreed, and
I News Writer instructed the park board to finalize . ’ J I
1 A change to a city manager form the decision.
I of government for the ACity of After tabling a gas leak, survey s-
Castroville was discussed at the item, council went on to discuss and
regular city council meeting Tues- approve a separate telephone line to * ' I
day, May 10. the city warehouse, at an additional A,’ . I
. City Atty.<J.L Mogford Jr. noted cost to the city of $9,75 per month, I
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whether the city could afford a city mp(hnd •5 ..
ETFe manager. When it was noted that ■ ■ a I
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S.kodekl public administration courses and
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Schott, Bobbie. The 4-County News Bulletin (Castroville, Tex.), Vol. 19, No. 7, Ed. 1 Monday, May 23, 1977, newspaper, May 23, 1977; Castroville, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1585219/m1/1/: accessed June 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Castroville Public Library.