Eastland Telegram

Jnue 15, 12 noon An eating and lifestyle approach to reduce risk for diet-related chronic disease For more info: Call Eastland County Extension Office 254-629-2222.

State Fair Validation Sheep, Goats, Pigs Tues., June

Archery Practice Mon., June 19th at 5:30 pm.Eastland Archery Range CR 536 Eastland, TX All youth who wish to participate must be enrolled in Eastland County 4-H and be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Steer and Heifer Validation Monday, June 19th 8 AM at Scott’s Oak Grove Farm 11517 Hwy 183, Rising Star, TX If you need assistance getting your animals to validation, please contact the Eastland County Extension Office at 254629-2222 by Monday, June 12.

Pistol Practice Tues., June 20 at 5:30 PM Eastland Rifle and Pistol Club Range 599 CR 536 Eastland All youth who wish to participate must be enrolled in Eastland County 4-H and be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.

Sale Every Monday Starting at 10:00 AM, Graham, Texas (940) 549-0078 June 5, 2023 Receipts were 2018 including 599 Packer cows, Bred Cows, and Pairs. 1419 Yrls and Clfs. We had 254 consignors and 60 buyers. Packer cows were steady. Packer bulls were steady to $2 higher. Young replacement cows and pairs were steady with a good demand. The market for steers and heifers weighing 500# and under were steady to $5 higher. The market for steers and heifers weighing over 500# were $5-$8 higher. We had a good run of cattle with the market being higher in all classes.

Uncle Mort: Consultant in Waiting… My aged Uncle Mort sometimes stumbles across what he calls “business opportunities,” not unlike hogs stumbling over acorns every now and again.

Thursday, June 8th, the DAC will host a Bunco for the Cure party. Starting time 6:00 PM. Come out for an evening of fun and know you are contributing to a worthy cause.

The capital letters are still up, thank goodnessthe old girl is still alive...which I came home to learn and boy-howdy was I glad to see the Theatre name was still up reminding folks like me that the old girl is alive and well--and moving forward, so we can all be proud.

County law enforcement staff face hazards every time they get behind the wheel at work. The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) is helping reduce those risks through its innovative driving simulator.

I’ll begin my story by saying that I really like cats! I grew up on a farm and we had cats - lots of cats. I liked all of them and when I was young I took them riding in my doll buggy. I had fun and they didn’t mind the ride.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Unanimous Passage of Senate Bill 1 and Senate Joint Resolution 1 – Property Tax Relief

Notice is hereby given that Eastland County Commissioner’s Court will meet in a Special Called Meeting on 06/08/2023 - 08:15 AM in the Eastland County Commissioners’ Courtroom, Eastland Texas, to consider the following agenda items: 1) Declare a Quorum and Call Meeting to Order 2) Prayer and Pledge 3) Consent Agenda (The Consent agenda includes non-controversial and routine matters that the court may act on in one single vote. The County Judge or any Commissioner may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order to discuss and act upon it as a part of the Regular Agenda.) - A. Accounts Payable 4) Business to be Discussed and Considered for Approval: A - Burn Ban (Last lifted 3-6-2023); B. Discuss increase in EMS fees. (Joe Wright) — Other attendees: Chief Fairbanks, Chief Williamson, Chief Fox, City Manager Oznick, and City Manager Archer; C. Discuss and consider declaring June Elder Abuse Awareness Month. (Judge Hullum) 5) Adjournment Posted by order of Eastland County Commissioner’s Court

By Tommy Wells At the age of 81, Dr. Sandra Hazelip stunned everyone when she announced she was going to take Jules Verne’s advice and travel around the world in 80 days. Not necessarily by balloon, but she and her friend, Ellie Hamby, did.

We had an amazing turnout for Science at the Library. There were 140 people who came by to see Mr. Culverhouse and his microscopes. The one where we could watch the silver was my favorite. ( Photos to the right and below - submitted by Eastland Memorial Library)

Fly Your Flag On Flag Day June 14th

The Eastland County Retired Teachers Association donated over 200 books to students of Siebert Elementary in May to promote reading during the summer. The students get to keep the books and take them home and continue their reading skills.

By Tommy Wells Renee Alexander admits to not liking to have to change jobs. In fact, she hated the idea of having to find a new position so much that when she found out the owners of the Ranger Care Center were looking to retire after more than 40 years in the business, she decided to take extreme measures.

KALAHARI That’s the name of THE NEW BIG resort and convention Center in Round Rock, just out of Austin.

Skunks in Low Places...

A pretty spider web on a barb wire fence