The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. SEVENTY-THIRD YEAR, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 15, 1998 Page: 2 of 10
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January 15,1998
Page 2
Bill could lock up
violent sex offenders
AUSTIN—Violent sex offenders would be locked up indefinitely and
the death penalty could be assigned to repeat child molesters and drug
traffickers under a proposal by Democrat John Sharp. Speaking at a news
conference last week, Sharp,
state comptroller running for
lieutenant governor, said, “Mak-
ing Texas safer must be our top
priority. My criminal justice re-
form plan will help accomplish
that.” Sharp also proposed plac-
ing more state prison inmates in
work programs and retroactively
eliminating mandatory early re-
lease for prisoners by passing a
law that could be upheld in the
courts. He also recommended a
crackdown on juvenile gangs and
shoring up penalties against
those who assault teachers. Re-
publican Rick Perry, who is also
running for lieutenant governor,
said, however, that Sharp’s plan “echoes” his own plan for criminal
justice reform, The Dallas Morning News reported. Regarding Sharp’s
news conference, Perry’s campaign manager Jim Arnold, said, “Many of
the ideas announced today are so good, they have already been proposed
by state leaders like (Agriculture Commissioner) Rick Perry and Gov.
(George W.) Bush.” Both candidates’ criminal justice reform plans
would have to be approved by the Legislature to become law. The
lieutenant governor presides over the Senate and wields much influence
over the passage of legislation.
Teen Drug Use Rising
The Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse has compiled
figures showing that illegal drug use by Texas students in grades seven
through 12 increased in 1996. Released by the commission last week, the
survey showed an upward trend in teen drug use beginning in 1992. About
34 percent of all secondary students in 1996 had used some type of illegal
substance during their lifetime — up from 22 percent in 1992, but below
the rate of 39 percent recorded in 1988. Alcohol continues to be the most
widely used substance among Texas secondary students,” the survey
said. In many ways, curtailing alcohol consumption is more problematic
than reducing the use of illicit drugs because of the availability of alcohol
and the perception among adolescents that drinking alcohol is not as
dangerous as using other drugs.” According to the survey, parents can do
much to keep their kids off drugs, such as:
•Encourage children to work at getting good grades;
•Show support for children at school events; and
•Talk to children. Make sure they know that drug use is unacceptable.
The survey was based on responses of 106,924 secondary students (48
percent male and 52 percent female) in 72 school districts.
Fund-Raising Suit Settled
The Texas attorney general’s office said last week that a telemarketer
for Dallas police and sheriffs union has settled a lawsuit that accused it
of fraudulent fund-raising, The Dallas Morning News reported. Merritt
Productions Inc. misrepresented where money would be going and what
contributions were charitable tax deductions, the state alleged. The
settlement prohibits Daniel Merritt, owner of the company, from exercis-
ing control over any future firm that does not comply with strict solicita-
tion guidelines. The attorney general’s office filed the lawsuit as part of
a multistate effort aimed at “police charities.” The state’s suit alleged that
Merritt employees misrepresented that solicited funds were going to the
police and sheriffs departments, when the money actually was going to
support unions. Some company solicitors also told consumers that decals
provided in return for contributions entitled the person to break traffic
laws with impunity, according to the suit. The fund-raiser kept 85 percent
of money collected for the two unions.
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Letter to the editor
Keep Big Lake Beautiful wishes
to say "Thank you" to the people
who have placed orders for bricks
for phase two or our Reagan County
Courthouse sidewalk renovation.
We hope to start on these sections of
the sidewalk by early spring. If you
miss this order, there will be more
bricks sold for phase three and
phase four of the renovation project.
For more information, call Jana
at 884-3581 or Hilda at 884-2216.
Keep Big Lake Beautiful would
also like to thank all the residents
who brought their Christmas tree to
our disposal sight to be shredded.
We appreciate the fact that it did
not end up in the landfill or in a ditch
on the side of the road. We appreci-
ate your efforts to help our projects.
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5 years ago
1993
Reagan County High School's
Malinda Martinez will travel to
Austin to attend award ceremonies
for the VFW's Voice of Democracy
program. Miss Martinez had the
winning entry in the region
This is the first year for the Rea-
gan County 4H stock show to be
held in the new exhibit building.
The exhibit building was con-
structed by local individuals band-
ing together in grant and fund rais-
ing ventures. The new facility is
still not 100% complete, but does
have all neccessary improvements
to host a stock show.
The Owls 8th grade boys came
home from the Iraan Basketball
tourney with a first place trophy.
Among the top scorers were Santos
Castenada, Sammy Goodloe, Jerry
Levario, Matt Isom, T.J. Pena,
Brandon Allen, Cody Walts, Ed-
ward Leija and Josh McDonald.
10 years ago
1988
Reagan County Basketball
coach Ron Taylor had a special treat
last Saturday when he got to see two
of his former players in action in the
college ranks. Leslie Gooch played
for Angelo State University and
Rachel Vargas played for Sul Ross.
Reagan County Owls Scott
Lipsey and Junior Romero were
named to class 2A All State teams.
Romero, 6'2" 230 pound senior was
named to the first team defense as a
linebacker. Lipsey, a 6' senior was
named to the third team as quarter-
back..
Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Webb cel-
ebrated their 70th wedding anniver-
sary January 12.
Members of the 7th grade boys
basketball team included Jackie
Hill, Tony Lopez, Shane Mobley,
Shi Flow, Robert Barrera, Duane
Rowland, Joey Cabezuela, Trent
Hallmark, Isidro Lopez, Steven
Dodd, Lorenzo Florez, Michael
Goodloe, Jesus Salazar, John Marc
Henderson, Homer Resendez, Jr.
Soto, Allen Strambler, G.W.
Lovelace, Danny Lawler, Sonny
Avila, and John Hernandez.
15 years ago
1983
The 51st annual Reagan County
4H livestock show will be held here
this weekend.
Reagan County Commissioner's
Court had their first meeting of the
year and it was the first meeting for
two new commissioners, Thomas
Strube and Mike Elkins.
The RCISD school board met in
regular session and extended the
contract of Supt. Joe White, Jr.
Three Big Lake students receiv-
ing degrees from Angelo State Uni-
versity included Donna Gay
Collins, Diamentina Mendez, and
Karri Sue Page.
Juan Gonzales of Big Lake was
named to the Dean's list at Sul Ross
State University.
Area students on the ASU honor
roll for the fall semester included
Mickey Tom Owens, Deborah
Smith, Cynthia Bitner, Byron
Bitner, Kathleen Nichols, Robin
Davis, Ray Brown, and Phillip
Schneemann.
20 years ago
1978
Members of the All Tournament
Team at the 47th Reagan County
Invitational basketball tournament
invitational included James Fort,
Crane; Kenneth Jones, Crane; Larry
Fatheree, Eldorado; Clair McDaniel,
Ozona; Douglas Bean, Ozona; Mark
Wollenbee, Alpine; Deon Bryant,
Kermit; Mickey Owens, Reagan
County; and Scott Edwards, Ker-
mit; Clayton Weishun, Wall; and
the MVP of the tournament Todd
Smith, Stanton.
Frank Sandel announced his can-
didacy for county judge.
Bob Ferguson announced his can-
didacy for County Commissioner,
precinct 2.
Miss Brenda Saner became the
bride of Max Schneemann III.
The Reagan County ISD board
met Monday night and discussed
adopting a policy manual, new foot-
Stock Show
Continued from page 1
Jake Garber, Chrstopher Hagman,
Jamie Marrow, Jill Matthews, Jill
Matthews, Luke McMullan, Calen
McPhaul, Brandon Pullig, Laura
Raney, Amanda Ritchie, Stephanie
Strauss, Patrick Strauss, and
Thereasa Michalewicz.
Middle School exhibitors are:
Wes Avery, Shawna Braden,
Whit Braden, Corie Davidson,
Danielle Furr, Ruth Hagman,
Lauren Heintzelman, Heath Holt,
Jerrod Holt, Annette Lara, Ryan
Long, Jess McMullan, Lindsey
Noland, Darci Owens, Ross Parker,
Whitney Schneemann, Cassidy
Schubert, Tucker Siegenthaler,
Emily Vinson, Tara Strube, Cody
Strube, and Brianne Lee.
High School exhibitors are:
Nicki Beavers, Trent Davidson,
Sara Mayfield, Lawson Arnett, Jus-
tin Avery, Diane Duvall, Jason
Satterwhite, T.J. Hill, Heather Holt,
Michael Matthews, Chase
McPhaul, Charles Michalewicz,
Daniel Michalewicz, Corey Owens,
Ryan Parker, Lyndsey Raney, Will
Schneemann, Colby Schneemann,
Cody Schubert, Toya Settle,
Lyndsay Siegenthaler, Matt
Vinson, Randi Wilde, and Tom Ben
Williams.
ball coach candidates, and the
superintendent's contract.
25 years ago
1973
The Owls Vs. Coahoma basket-
ball game was postponed this week
due to icy road conditions.
The Ozona Lions captured the
title of the 42nd annual RCHS bas-
ketball tourney. The Lions last won
the title in 1948.
Word was received by Big Lake
friends that Mrs. Bill Briscoe was
killed in a traffic accident January 6.
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Werst, David. The Big Lake Wildcat (Big Lake, Tex.), Vol. SEVENTY-THIRD YEAR, No. 3, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 15, 1998, newspaper, January 15, 1998; Big Lake, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth739506/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Reagan County Library.