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Page 2 - Section A • THE WYLIE NEWS • Wednesday, September 2, 1987
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Talk Of Texas
By Jack Maguire
DO FENCE ME IN—For an investment of $18.36 (the price
commemorates the year Texas won its independence), any citizen
can help to build a wall around the Lone Star State.
The idea—which already has picked up almost 4,000 supporters
anxious to keep Texas for Texans—began with a song. Six years
ago, Kenny Bob Parsons, a country western vocalist, popularized
a ballad called "The Great Wall of Texas."
This inpsired a Dallas-based group to start an organization
dedicated to following the example of the Chinese and putting a
barrier 40 feet high around the state. The wall would stretch
3,617 miles around the perimeter. Only the coastline would re-
main open for "free trade."
The wall would stretch 3,617 miles around the perimeter. Only
the coastline would remain open for "free trade."
The wall would require 32 billion bricks—nine million per mile.
There might or might not be gates.
Apparently Texans aren't the only ones who think it would be a
good idea to barricade the place. Thus far residents of 48 other
states and seven foreign countries have anted up their $18.36.
If the wall is never built, contributors will nevertheless have a
souvenir for their efforts. Each member who joins the society
receives a hand-lettered certificate and an honest-to-goodness
Clay brick from the D'Hanis Kiln, the state's oldest. Its factory
is in the hamlet of D'Hanis west of San Antonio.
Whether the Great Wall of Texas Society succeeds with its pro-
ject remains to be seen. To many outsiders, however, it means
that the message is clear when this state's highway signs warn: "
Don't mess with Texas!"
***
IT WAS THE LAW—The East Texas hamlet of Jasper once
had a law prohibiting an unmarried woman from going with a
man for a drive in an automobile unless they were accompanied
by a chaperone.
ACRES OF JEWELS—Frank Woodward's Agate Ranch, 16
miles south of Alpine on State Highway 118, is the world's only
source of red plum agate.
The beautiful agate, distinctive to this spot in the Big Bend of
the Rio Grande, is only one of the gemstones that bring
rockhounds to the 4,000 acre ranch. Some 70 varieties of agates.
Labradorite, jasper, bloodstone and other gems can be found in
abundance on the ranch. Opals aren't as plentiful, but they often
are found.
Visitors are welcome to hunt gemstones for a small fee.
***
REMEMBER WHEN—Civilian Conservation Corps camps
dotted the Texas landscape?
In 1933, shortly after his inauguration, President Franklin D.
Roosevelt created the CCC as one of the government's efforts to
lift the nation out of the Great Depression. Eventually 15 camps,
offering room and board and $30 a month, enrolled thousands of
jobless men across the state.
Youngsters between the ages of 18 and 25 were eligible to join,
along with World War I veterans of any age. The Texans were
among the 18,000 that eventually joined the CCC.
One of the Corps' primary jobs was to improve the state park
system. These had been established a decade earlier by Governor
Pat M. Neff. Altogether 33 Texas parks were enhanced by 2,500
CCC enrollees who built swimming pools, camp sites, roads and
other improvements.
Those who served with the CCC still have fond memories. They
formed an alumni association several years ago and hold annual
meetings.'
(Copyright, 1987, by Jack Maguire)
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operator would be responsible
but Donovan pointed out that
if a spill occurred at the park,
which is city property,
couldn't the city be penaliz-
ed? Dillard was not sure.
Ditota also questioned the
practicality of allowing so
few as 11 units to be oc-
cupied. Ditota pointed out
that from a business stand-
point it wasn't profitable
enough and asked what
would happen should the
developer file for bankruptcy
before the sewer line was
complete. Dillard advised
that the city could end up
owning a mobile home park
with no sewer. Crane sug-
gested that a performance
bond be required, but Dillard
was not sure if it would be
free from the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings. Johnson suggested
an escrow account be set up
but the same question was
raised.
Finally, city council re-
quested Finholt to receive
permission from the TWC
and TDH to allow the pump-
ing and address each point of
the enforcement order that
would apply to this situation.
Council agreed that they
would not consider any action
until they were assured the
support of the state agencies.
Another primary concern
regarding the opening of the
park is the water service. Ac-
cording to Finholt, Pappas re-
quired him to install a water
line from the pirate water
tower on south Ballard, to Kl-
ingbeil Rd., to FM 544, and to
south to the mobile home
park. The line cost Finholt ap-
proximately $250,000. It has
been established through re-
cent action taken by East
Fork Water Supply Co. and
supported by the TWC, that
the water line trespasses into
East Fork's jurisdiction. Con-
sequently the East Fork
Company has succeeded in-,
having a cease and desist
order levied against the city,
prohibiting the city from sup-
plying the mobile home park
with water.
According to Finholt, East
Fork has agreed to supply the
park's water but it is not
hooked up yet. The line
Finholt had installed cannot
be used by the park.
As part of the mobile home
park ordinance and because
Wylie will be providing fire
protection, fire hydrants need
to function at a certain PSI.
Since the water is not yet
hooked up, the city will not
assure Finholt that the water
pressure will be adequate to
meet the requirements of the
citys' ordinance. According
to Finholt, East Fork has told
him that the pressure will be
adequate but council would
not approve the opening of
the park without the usual in-
spection of the hydrants per-
Bissett, Singer, Catnapper it Douglas
We Are The
formance.
Still another matter is the
payment of fees. According
to Johnson, lift station fees
recently set by council as part
of establishing the Cotton-
wood lift station district, of
which the mobile home park
is a part, should be calculated
at the rate of $875 per unit
rather than the $125 per unit
Finholt stated was Pappas'
cost figure. Johnson
calculated that at the rate set
by council, $875 x the 227
units which represents the
parks capacity, the fee should
be $198,625 rather than
$28,000 quoted by Finholt.
Johnson also informed
Finholt that other fees like
sewer impact fees, and licens-
ing fees add up to a total with
the lift station fees to equal
$226,590.
In closing, council tabled
the final approval and will
consider it again in two
weeks.
Concerning other agenda
items, council unanimously
approved a consent agenda
that included approval of the
minutes, officially naming
the Rudy Rowell Baseball
Field, approving a Rudy
Rowell Field plaque for the
concession stand, accepting
the sanitary sewer easement
from Myran Corp. for
Woodlake Village subdivi-
sion, and a $2,651.60 oversiz-
ing reimbursement for a Rush
Creek - Oaks sewer line exten-
sion.
Continuing, council approv-
ed an additional penalty be
placed on delinquent taxes at
the request of the tax at-
torneys, and then approved a
no parking zone along Akin
Lane from Masters to Stone
Rd. At the recommendation
of Johnson, council tabled an
item awarding a bid for
municipal complex telephone
equipment. Johnson said the
company made some altera-
tions in the contract and it
was being reviewed by the ci-
ty attorney at this time.
Speed Fab-crete received
their No. 10 construction
draw in the amount of
$50,014.35 for work com-
pleted on the new municipal
complex.
Council convened into ex-
ecutive session to consult
with attorneys regarding a
states agency requirements
for the wastewater treatment
system, and discuss person-
nel matters.
There was no citizen par-
ticipation but during council
discussion council set a
workshop session to take
place to discuss the Utility
Rate Study and define and
prioritize councils request for
the 1988 county bond pro-
gram. Council will be busy
during September working on
the budget. More workshop
sessions are expected.
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Geter caught 37 passes last
year, and quarterback
Grafme Moore will return to
throw even more passes his
way.
The Longhorns also possess
tremendous size in several
line positions both offensive-
ly and defensively. Center
Ken Gambron (5-11, 235) and
offensive tackle Donovan
Miller (6-4,285) were regulars
last season while Charlie
Tucker (6-4,220) is expected
to anchor the other side of the
line at a tackle spot. Miller
also plays defensive tackle in
the Longhorns' five man
front while Kendall Campbell
(6-3,200) should nail down the
other tackle slot; however,
speed might be the greatest
asset Cedar Hill possesses
defensively.
The linebacking corps is led
by speedy Craig Manning.
The Longhorns are coming
off an impressive scrimmage
against the Jesuit Rangers.
Cedar Hill dominated the con-
test from the outset and ap-
pear to be hungry for a
rematch with the Pirates.
Kickoff is set for 8:00.
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Memorable Memorials
A recent study conducted by
Notre Dame University revealed
many families who select crema
tion decide not to scatter the ashes.
As many as 7H perc ent may choose
to bury the remains and erect a
traditional upright granite or mar
hie monument.
Traditional upright granite and
marble monuments may be select
ed by more than many imagine.
Upright cemetery monuments,
say experts, aid the grief recovery
process that accompanies the death
of a family member or a friend.
They remind survivors of the
deceased's life. Families may opt to
bury cremated remains and install
the monument in either regular
cemetery lots or special cremation
gardens provided by the cemetery.
According to the Monumer'
Builders Association, special cru^^
illation monuments are constructors
to hold cremation urns securely.
Traditional granite or marble up
right memorials are used to mark
cemetery burial sites. Monument
designers can engrave personal
ized images or words into the
granite.
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Elisa Swayze successfully competed in the World Universal
Beauty and Talent Contest, in Orlando, Florida August 4-9.
Swayze won First Alternate to the Crown, was the overall talent
winner, and Mrs. Photogenic.
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700,000 square miles.
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