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Page 2, The Hondo Anvil Herald, Thursday, April 26,1990
Leftovers fill next week’s county agenda
Required auditing of Forfeiture
Fund Accounts will be on next
week's Monday's Commissioners
Court agenda as the court tries to
determine exactly what state law
requires it to do.
"The last legislative session
passed a law requiring Commis-
sioners Courts to audit annually
seizure accounts of sheriffs offices
and attorney's offices," said Judge
Donald "Butch” Campsey. How-
ever, no guidelines were given as to
how it should be done. "No one
seems to know," he said.
Campsey recomended that the
first audit go all the way back to
the very first case (about 1985).
’’Whatever the law says to do,
we'll do," said Commissioner
Marvin Bendele.
Another item placed on next
week's agenda will deal with solid
waste disposal. The court proposes
appointing a task force to make
recommendations as to what the
county should do about disposal of
solid waste as new EPA rules go
into effect.
"It would be a good idea to get a
jump on it and put together a
committee to study what options
might be available for solid waste
disposal," said Campsey.
The changes are coming soon but
"we're still dragging our feet," said
Bendele, "and we need to close five
landfills."
Bendele suggested that a task
force be established to look into
what the county would be able to
do in the long term. He recom-
mended that the board include rep-
resentatives from each city and the
five rural areas in the county and
two commissioners.
A third item on next week's
agenda will take a look at the possi-
bility of the county securing differ-
ent insurance coverage for employ-
ees. Ray Collins, an insurance bro-
ker, submitted a plan he said is
identical to the current plan, but
that would save the county $26,000
annually.
Bendele asked for time to review
the pamphlet Collins submitted.
GOING, GOING, GONE... were hundreds of balloons that were launched Saturday at the Fourth Annual
Balloon Launch sponsored by the Hondo Public Library. Each balloon was carrying the name and address
of the child releasing it with each one hoping their balloon went the longest distance. The balloon traveling
the furthrest will win the child an award.
The court also:
•Approved a request from Juve-
nile Detention Center Director Jeff
Parsons to allow him to seek a
100% declining-funds gram from
AACOG for a full-time employee
for the center. Parsons said the
grant would free up 2,080 parttime
staff hours in a year, amounting to
a savings for county taxpayers. The
new position would be in charge of
coordinating and implementing a
daily program for children at the
facility.
Parsons also said his budget pro-
posal for the coming year had no
changes from last year's.
•Approved a contract with Citi/
Corp for purchase of a motor
grader for Pet 4. Approval was
given after the topic had been dis-
cussed for several weeks.
•Refused a request to extend con-
ference line so that the county
auditor's secretary could attend an
auditor's seminar.
•Approved the following person-
nel changes: from Jeff Parsons,
JDC director, resignation of child
care worker Norbert O. Kay,*3.80
hr, parttime; from S. R. Malone,
Director of Federal Programs, pa-
perwork to get his department's po-
sition numbers in line with the
county's computer, delete positions
of five employees who no longer
work with the program; also, Lil-
lian Freeman, to position of man-
ager, $5.33 hr., Federal Funds Nu-
trition Title 7 Dept.; Helen Savage,
new hire, $6.02 hr., Federal Funds,
Emergency Food Assistance pro-
gram.
TTCC teens believe in crime prevention program
A dozen representatives of the
Texas Teenage Crime Commission
in San Antonio came to Hondo
April 18 to tell peers about the or-
ganization. The group was in
Hondo at the invitation of Justice
of the Peace Pet 1 Harold Herring
who seeks to institute a similar pro-
gram in Medina County.
Howard Curry Jr., founder of the
organization, talked about the pro-
gram and then allowed some of the
participants to share their thoughts
about their involvement
One of the young people shared
the TTCC Creed: "We, the mem-
bers of the Texas Teenage Crime
Commission, leaders of tomorrow,
will strive to serve our community.
"We believe that only through
active participation, with others, in
worthwhile endeavors can we make
this nation stronger.
"We believe that only by serving
others can we attempt the high ide-
als of mankind, the light of life, lib-
erty and the pursuit of happiness.
"We believe that only by strict
adherence to these ideals can this
world become a place of true
peace, happiness, and security for
all mankind."
Said Curry, "There is a better
way to stop teenage crime in your
community...You (the taxpayer) are
spending millions of dollars on new
prisons, but until you stop crime at
the teenage level, those millions
will turn into billions because pris-
ons will continue to fill up and we
will always need hew prisons.
"The Texas Teenage Crime
Commission has found a way to
stop teenage crime that statistics
have proved to work," he said.
"This is done through a special
Teens Court. We have found that a
teenager is more likely to be totally
honest with his or her peers than
they would with an adu't.
Since 1981, the teenagers of
Teens Court have helped over
3,000 teenagers straighten out their
lives. Out of those 3,000, only 390
ended up getting into more trouble.
"The Texas Teenage Crime
Commission was founded in 1980
by Curry and was incorporated in
the State of Texas on Jan. 4,1983.
TTCC provides a voluntary arbi-
tration system to handle some juve-
nile offenders. Arbitration is con-
ducted using teenage peer panels
nominated and guided by commu-
nity leaders and the school system.
TTCC serves the educational
system and juvenile justice system
as ah alternative to incarceration.
Teen panels consist of five to
seven persons, all volunteers, se-
lected from students primarily in
junior and senior high schools.
Weekly
Calendar of Events
„ to ha'? ):?5Jv'nt w mectils Polished in the Weekly Calendar of Events call Jocu
426-5335, bnng it by 1620 Avenue M, or drop die information in the mail to address listed below
Deadline for information each week is 5 p.m. Monday.
Week of April 27 through May 3
Friday, April 27
Arbor Day
Hondo High School Spring Day
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Driver's License Representative
City Council Chambers
7 p.m.
Medina Valley Soil & Water Conservation
District Annual Awards Banquet
McDowell Cafeteria
Saturday, April 28
McDowell Jr. High LIL Band Concert
in Sight Reading
McCollum High School - San Antonip, Texas
Sunday, April 29
10 a.m.
Rio Medina 4-H Annual Spring Turkey Shoot
Castroville
Noon
Yancey Methodist Church Homecoming
5 p.m.
Medina County Assoc, for the Handicapped
"Sunday in the Park"-Hondo City Park
7 p.m.
First Baptist Church of Hondo
'
Film: 'The Joy of Laughter"
Monday, April 30
10 a.m.
Medina County Commissioners Court - Courthouse
Tuesday, May 1
7 a.m.
Kiwanis Meeting/Breakfast - Flightline Cafe
Wednesday, May 2
Noon
Lion's Club Meeting/Luncheon - Armstrong Hotel
Noor.
McDowell Jr. High 8th Grade
Gold Beck Panoramic Pictures
Thursday, May 3
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Driver's License Representative
City Council Chambers
9:30 a.m.
AARP Directors Meeting
10 a.m.
AARP Meeting- St. Paul's Lutheran Annex
.5:30 p.m.
Al-Anon Meeting- (2005 Ave. M-side of bldg.)
7 p.m.
Texas Department of Human Services
Foster Parent Training Classes
,
Texas Department of Human Services
7 p.m.
Medina County Assoc, for the Handicapped
Sign Language Class
Meyer Elementary School, Fine Arts Room
7:30 p.m.
Drug Awareness Seminar
Hondo High School, Audio Visual Room
7:30 p.m.
Overeaters Annonymous Meeting
City Council Chambers
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MEDF growth increases
during winter quarter
The Medina Economic Develop-
ment Foundation (MEDF) held its
membership meeting on Wed., April
11, in the Hondo City Council Cham-
bers. The meeting was called to order
by Tom Rothe, Treasurer, in the
absenceof President JimTomey, who
was attending an economic develop-
ment course in Atlanta, Georgia at the
time.
Mr. Rothe read the minutes of the
previous membership meeting on
Jan. 10, 1990, and reviewed the cur-
rent financial statements of the foun-
dation. He told the membership pf the
$25,000 contribution from the City of
Hondo and reported on the continuing
sale of memberships. A total of 46
memberships have been sold to date
and a goal of 75 memberships has
been established.
Director and Education Committee
Chairman Aniceto Colunga reported
on the Learning Center being estab-
lished on the airbase property in one
of the BOQs. The City of Hondo and
Medina County have each committed
$10,0t)0 toward its renovation. The
plans for remodeling the center call
for four classrooms, a lounge, and
restrooms. The first classes began on
April 2, in temporary quarters. Pres-
ently there are 10 students working
toward their GEDs.
Mr. Rothe continued with a report
on the status of the negotiations to
make MEQF the sole agent for the
city in the sale of the airbase property
Rothe reported that a contract be-
tween MEDF and the city was being
prepared at the time.
Mr. Art Stewart, President of Gary
Aerospace, handed out new silver and
blue brochures for the corporation.
He reported on the progress of the
new hangar under construction at the
airbase and indicated that Gary is still
planning on a June 1 move-in date
Mr. Stewart said it was interesting to
note that it had not rained for two
years, but when they were ready to
pour the concrete for the hangar floor,
the rains started. The rain did delay
the construction, but there is still a
good chance the hangar will be com
pletedby June 1. i
Rothe encouraged all members to
continue to actively participate in the
MEDF and invited anyone to volun-
teer for committee assignments.
School Lunch Menu
The school lunch menu for April 30 milk. Breakfast - breakfast tacos,
to May 4 will be: orange wedges and milk.
Monday: Beef noodle casserole, Thursday: Enchiladas, refried
carrot raising salad, pineapple beans, enriched bread, rosey apple
chunks, enriched bread and milk, sauce and milk. Breakfast - assorted
Some offenders who successfully
complete a TTCC program would
be ideal panel members and would
be selected for their personal expe-
rience. TTCC has an 83% success
rate of teenagers helping other
teenagers stay out of trouble and
remain in school and the main-
stream of the community.
The commission is a non-profit,
non-governmental, volunteer
agency comprised of people who
feel it necessary to get to the source
of teenage crime.
One young man who came to the
court because he got into trouble
now serves as a jury foreman.
He spoke from his own experi-
ence: "I realized I made a mistake
and I must take responsibility for
my actions... You are the one who
has to make the decision... We
want all these privileges, but we
haven't earned them. I believe that
if you want to be treated like a
young adult, you gotta act like
one." He said he feels as though the
program is something worthwhile.
The other students present nodded
in agreement.
In order to institute the program,
adult leaders are needed. Anyone
who would like more information
about the program may contact
Judge Herring, 426-5381.
Attending the presentation were
five Hondo High School students,
including representatives from each
class, and five adults representing
the schools, police department,
county justice system and the Anvil
Herald.
Breakfast - hot cakes/syrup, peach
slices.
Tuesday: Smoked sausage, potato
salad, green beans, batter bread, pea-
nut butter and milk. Breakfast - home-
made biscuits w/gravy, breakfast
pattie, pear slices and milk.
Wednesday: Cheese burgers, bur-
ger salad, tater tots, cherry pie, and
cereals, toast, icy apple juice and
milk.
Friday: Pizza, garden salad, com,
fruited gelatin w/topping and milk.
Breakfast - peanut butter/jelly sand-
wich, pineapple chunks and milk.
All menus are subject to change. A
salad is available at McDowell school,
only.
Car stolen in Hondo
found in Chop Shop
A crushed 1984 Oldsmobile Cut-
lass stolen from Hondo, along with
other stolen vehides, hmvfeeen re-
covered in a Von Ormy dhop shop.
Tuesday morning officers making
a routine inspection of a suspected
south Bexar chop shop turned up a
portable car crusher, a front-end
loader, a crushed 1977 Chevrolet
pickup, a tracked trenching rftachine
and the Cutlass.
Five people were taken into cus-
tody without incident by more than a
dozen officers from San Antonio,
Bexar County Sheriffs officers, the
Texas Rangers and the Live Oak
sheriffs office.
Pre-K registration May 2
Pre-kindergarten registration will
be held on Wednesday, May 2nd, at
Meyer Elementary School. Registra-
tion hours will be from 9 am to 12
noon and 1 to 3 pm. Pre-kindergarten
is a half-day program for language
development.
To be eligible for enrollment in a
pre-kindergarten class a child must be
four years old on or before September
1, 1990 and must be: (1) unable to
speak and comprehend the English
language; or (2) be from a family
whose income qualifies the student to
be eligible for a free or reduced price
lunch.
A Home Language Survey form
must be completed at the time of
registration. A test will be given to all
students who do not speak or compre-
hend the English language in order to
establish eligibility for pre-kinder-
garten. Applications for free or re-
duced price lunches will also be avail-
able. Proof of income will be required
to qualify for free or reduced price
lunches.
A birth certificate must be pre-
sented for each child who is register-
ing for pre-kindergarten.
An immunization record, which is
up-to-date, must also be presented at
the time of registration.
Gary
trained. Initial employment figures
are dependent upon how quickly air-
craft are committed far input, but will
probably start at about 15 technicians,
thereafter increasing to 30 as firm
schedules are developed.
Future AJ. Walter/Gary Aero-
space plans include the gradual
phase-in of major maintenance, struc-
tural repair, component manufacture,
and accessory remanufacture, which
should add an additional 50 techni-
cians within nine months.
This is the first line of aircraft that
will be maintained in the new hangar.
The hangar was designed to accom-
modate the concurrent maintenance
of three separate lines of aircraft.
Repositioning Gary Aerospace in
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the aircraft maintenance field after the
hiatus caused by inadequate facilities
has been an interesting and challeng-
ing task," said Art Stewart. "The con-
tinuing inclement weather has not
helped either, probably causing a six
week delay.
"Current projections are for the
hangar to be available June 1, with the
adjacent office/shop complex ready
July 1," he added.
"We have together accomplished a
substantial beginning," he told City
Council members in a memorandum.
Plaudits for Council
" I think it is important that every
individual sincerely interested in the
future of Hondo realize how impor-
tant were decisions made by the
Mayor and City Council during the
past two years,” said Stewart. "Their
commitment to the future of Hondo is
exemplified by their support of, not
only the airport improvements which
directly affect Gary Aerospace, but
also the many other new projects
throughout the city, both public and
private.
"This continuing evidence of an
aware, sensitive, sincere, and forward
looking city government, has helped
create the willingness to meet the
challenge of the future that is more
and more evident,"he added.
Lynne's Plants and Designs
J Behind Stop N Shop 426-5971 °
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Purslane $099
Bank inued, federally
inured from $5,000 to
$100,000. Subatantial
penalty for eariy withdrawal.
Based on A-rated
Corporate Bonds.
Guaranteed m to timely
payment of
principal A interest
Interest may be subnet to
suae and local taxes.
‘Ride expressed as yield to mtaurity as of 04/24/90
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Edward D. Jones & Co.
Member New York Stock Exchange. Inc. and Securities Investor Protection Corporation
Tom Ozgo
426-5335 1620 Ave. M Hondo 800-441-6442
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aladium Bulbs and plants, assorted sizes and colors
Dwarf Zinnas, Petunias - 75?, mild jalapeno plants
Clearance on tomato plants
Monterrey Oak trees and Sierra Red Oaks
^ Free consultations.
Horticulturist, Lynne Mcllraith
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REUNION
Sunday, April 29,1990
St. Dominic's Hall
DHanis, Texas
12 Noon Till?
Covered Dish Dinner
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