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| City Attorney Zollie Steakley, left, swears in Mayor Pete Porter to a new term. |
City Attorney Zollie Steakley swore in Mayor Pete Porter and Council Member Susie Alford to new terms. Both ran unopposed this spring when their old terms expired. The mayor's term lasts four years, and the council member's three.
City Manager Cody Thompson gave his monthly update of City works, beginning with the pre-construction meeting held with the sewer contractor, Flint Stone Services LLC of Cisco. Construction should begin within the next couple of weeks on sewer-line replacement in the alley between Main and Cypress Street. The company’s goal is to finish before school starts.
There are pump problems at the main lift station. The City is working on a permanent solution and has consulted with City Engineer Scott Hay about changing the pump company the City employs.
Thompson said that City workers are working on the mosquito problem by placing tablets in standing water. They will begin spraying by the end of this week.
He also mentioned that the recent rains and wetness have held up the patching of streets.
The Independence Day Celebration will be in downtown Roscoe on Saturday, July 6. It will begin at 8am with the Roscoe Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, followed by the parade line-up at 9:30am and the parade down Broadway at 10am. The Plowboy Mudbog competition at George Parks Field begins at noon and live music downtown at 5pm with singer Tanner Fenoglio. The headliners for the free concert and street dance are Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis, starting at around 8pm. They will be followed by the fireworks show. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and coolers to the event. To get a vendor’s booth or obtain information, contact City Hall during business hours at 325-766-3871.
Police Chief Felix Pantoja gave the Police Report for the month of May, saying the Department answered 127 calls, issued two traffic tickets and seven traffic warnings. There were four citations for code violations, and the Department dealt with one traffic crash. There were no arrests in the month.
The Council then took care of some routine action items, approving of a fireworks show on Saturday, July 6, re-appointing Council Member Robert McBride to be Mayor Pro-Tem, and approving with minor changes the “Roscoe Matters” newsletter for June/July.
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LINNEA ELMORE RECOGNIZED FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACADEMIC SUCCESS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY CEREMONY
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| Linnea Elmore |
DURHAM, NC — Linnea Elmore, a 7th-grade student from Sylvester who attends school at Roscoe Collegiate ISD, is among the students honored by the Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) for their exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT. She was recognized at Duke TIP’s Grand Recognition Ceremony, held on 20 May 2019 at Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium. Grand Recognition Honorees represent participants in TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search who have achieved exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT college entrance exams as seventh graders.
Each year, Duke TIP identifies students across the United States who have scored at or above the 95th percentile on grade-level standardized tests and invites them to join their 7th Grade Talent Search. After joining TIP, these same academically talented students then take an above-level college-entrance exam to learn more about their abilities. Those with the very highest scores on the ACT or SAT are invited to the Grand Recognition Ceremony.
“These are remarkably talented students who have demonstrated their academic potential by achieving scores on the ACT or SAT equal to the top 10% of college-bound high school seniors taking these same tests,” says Shawna Young, Executive Director of Duke TIP. “They should be extremely proud of their accomplishment.” For more information on the 7th Grade Talent Search, as well as Duke TIP’s 4th–6th Grade Talent Search for younger students, please visit www.tip.duke.edu.
Linnea’s parents are J. T. Elmore, Assistant Principal at Roscoe Collegiate High School, and Dana Elmore, teacher at the RCISD Early Childhood Center.
* About Duke TIP: The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically talented youth. Duke TIP works with students, families, and educators to support gifted youth in reaching their highest potential. Nearly 3 million students have benefited from TIP programs and resources since 1980. For more information about Duke TIP, visit www.tip.duke.edu.
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2019 HOMECOMING SET FOR OCTOBER 4 & 5
More details will be provided in next week’s post.
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BRUCE ROBISON AND KELLY WILLIS HEADLINE FREE CONCERT AT JULY 4TH CELEBRATION
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| Bruce Robison and Kelly Willis.. |
Both made their names as single performers before marrying and getting together as a duo.
Bruce Robison, the brother of country singer Charlie Robison, has been better known as a songwriter than an individual performer. Songs he wrote that have hit number one on the country charts include Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “Angry All the Time,” the Dixie Chicks’ “Travelin’ Soldier,” and George Strait’s “Wrapped.” Originally from Bandera, he began his singing career over twenty years ago and in that time has produced twelve albums, including four with his wife. His most recent solo album is The Back Porch Band, released in 2017.
Kelly Willis has also had a singing career separate from her husband’s. Her most recent solo effort is a soul-and-country gem entitled Back Being Blue, released last year. She and Bruce have been married since 1996 and have four children.
The Austin-based couple’s most popular singles as a duet include “Angry All the Time,” “Long Way Home,” and “Leaving.” Their new album will undoubtedly add more.
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ROSCOE PLOWBOYS 2019 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Location Time
Aug. 17 Ozona** San Angelo 10:00am
Aug. 22 Forsan** Forsan 5:00pm
Aug. 30 Hawley Roscoe 7:30pm
Sept. 6 Stamford Stamford 7:30pm
Sept. 13 Miles Miles 7:30pm
Sept. 20 Chico Cisco 7:00pm
Sept. 27 Bye
Oct. 4 Christoval (H) Roscoe 7:30pm
Oct. 11 Hamlin* Hamlin 7:00pm
Oct. 18 Albany* Albany 7:00pm
Oct. 25 Haskell* Roscoe 7:00pm
Nov. 1 Baird* Baird 7:00pm
Nov. 8 Cross Plains* Roscoe 7:00pm
** = Scrimmage
(H) = Homecoming
* = District Game
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CITY MANAGER DISCUSSES MOSQUITO PROBLEM
City Manager Cody Thompson wants to remind everyone that with all the rain we have had this spring, the mosquitoes are bad and getting worse as the weather heats up. Mosquitoes are a health hazard as they can carry the Zika virus. To keep them from multiplying, residents should drain any standing water in yards or containers, clean rain gutters, fill in low areas in their lawns, keep grass mowed, and stay indoors as much as possible at dusk and dawn.
You can also take these simple steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the Zika virus:
- Apply EPA-approved insect repellent.
- Wear pants and long-sleeved shirts.
- Use screens and close windows and doors.
- Cover trash cans and containers where water can collect.
- Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
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Jamey Johnson played to a full house at the Lumberyard Thursday night.
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JAYDEN GONZALES IN FCA FOOTBALL GAME
Recent RCHS graduate Jayden Gonzales participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s Myrle Greathouse All-Star Classic football game at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene Saturday. Although he was a quarterback for the Plowboys, he played as a wide receiver for the Blue team, which had several area quarterbacks on its roster.
Fellow RCHS grads Bonnie Wilkinson and Jovana Peña participated in the event as cheerleaders for the Blue team.
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WEATHER REPORT: SUNNY AND MILD
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| Sunrise Saturday morning. |
Temperatures were once again mild and below what we normally get in June. Saturday with its afternoon high of 92° was only the fourth ninety-degree day we’ve gotten all year, the other three being April 10 with 94°, April 21 with 91°, and May 28 with 93°. Roscoe has yet to see a 95° day, and here we are well into June.
So far this year, weatherman Kenny Landfried has recorded .24” for January, .21” for February, .86” for March, 3.91” for April, and 8.94” for May for the city of Roscoe. That brings the total to 14.16” so far for the year.
The high temperatures on Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and yesterday were all in the eighties, and Monday’s high was only 73°, along with some high winds and blowing dust. The strongest winds of the week, however, were last Wednesday when Big Spring got a strong haboob and Roscoe had winds up to 40mph and gusts up to 60mph along with plenty of blowing dust. Lows were in the 60°-65° range all week.
The forecast for today is for partly cloudy skies with a high of 82° and northeast winds, followed by a high of 85° tomorrow with winds shifting to the south. Friday will be warmer with a projected high of 92° and strong southwest winds, and Saturday will be similar with a high of 94°. Highs will remain in the nineties on Sunday and the days following, and it appears we will be getting summer weather for the rest of the month.
Chances for rain are 20% for today and tomorrow but fall to 0% Friday and Saturday, 20% Sunday, and 0% Monday. So, chances are now good that the farmers will get their cotton planted before June 20 after all.
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† NEVA MARGARET CLECKLER
Neva was born November 8, 1915, in Fort Worth to the late Ernest D. and Mary Alice (Martin) Borland. She married Wendell Curtis Cleckler November 27, 1933, in Roscoe. She was a seamstress, homemaker and wife of a farmer. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Roscoe and had lived in Nolan County since 1925.
She is survived by her son, Kendell Cleckler and wife Mondelene of Sweetwater; three grandchildren, Carole Tucker and husband Charles of Kerrville, Chad Cleckler and wife Chris of Whitehouse, Texas, and Marty Cleckler of Lubbock; seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
Neva was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell, October 24, 1991; and son, Keith Cleckler, June 17, 2016. She was also preceded by two brothers, Harold Borland and Clarence Borland; and a sister, Eudell McReynolds.
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