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Citizen survey will provide city with feedback on various services

CITY COUNCIL

Residents desiring to provide input on city services ranging from public safety to trash collection can get their two cents in through an avenue recently approved by the city council.

Andrews citizens are encouraged to complete a survey that will help the city identify and respond to resident concerns as well as evaluate and improve services, according to city officials.

The survey is a product of the 2020 Strategic Goals approved by the city council in June, Andrews City Manager Steve Eggleston said.

Will the Hoses regain former dominance?

Who knows if the Hoses can recapture the dominance it displayed the first two years of the annual Guns & Hoses benefit softball tournament.

The Hoses’ mastery of the Guns the initial two games suddenly disappeared in a 12-3 loss last September, resulting in the winner’s belt, think WWF, moving from the fire station to the law enforcement side for the first time.

The absence of the championship belt being on display at the fire house over the past year surely has created a void for the Hoses.

City is looking to spur interest in volunteerism

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CITY COUNCIL

A community can’t seemingly thrive without behind the scenes type work that possibly is unbeknownst to many.

Volunteer efforts through numerous citizens are necessary for the success of numerous events and programs. The volunteer opportunities come in a wide range of tasks and assistance.

City officials are seeking to increase volunteerism within the community and recently unveiled a program to accomplish that ambition.

Grill & Chill set for next Saturday

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CAR SHOW

The word has apparently gotten out concerning West Texas Finest’s 5th annual Grill & Chill car show.

Typically, the show is a great draw for some spectacular vehicles from throughout Texas and other areas.

This year should be no different, anticipates West Texas Finest Car Club President Jerry Sanchez.

They’re expecting a good turnout for the Saturday, Oct. 12 event at Lakeside Park.

Sanchez believes. It could be their best show ever.

Board to consider terminating AMS choir director’s contract

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The school board on Tuesday will discuss two personnel items in executive session pertaining to Monday’s arrest of the Andrews Middle School choir director on a child pornography charge, according to the meeting agenda.

One item could lead to potentially terminating the contract of 59-year-old Gary Ragland, who has worked in the AMS choir director role for around 20 years.

Ragland was arrested Monday after law enforcement investigators allegedly discovered child pornography “on one of his electronic devices,” according to police.

A Longevity Jewel

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FAMILY VENTURE

Robert and Carolyn Hulen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last month.

But the longtime Andrews jewelry business with which the two have become synonymous over the years dates back further.

Hulen’s Jewelry—which opened in Andrews in the mid-1950s by Robert’s father, Lee Hulen—could be classified as a rare jewel of sorts.

Few rural town jewelry stores anywhere can match Hulen’s longevity.

All Heroes Don’t Wear A Cape: Get A Fire Plan To Escape

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FIRE PREVENTION

This year’s Fire Prevention Week—scheduled for Oct. 6-12—has a catchy theme with rhyme.

The theme content and what it represents could also be instrumental with saving lives in the event of a fire, those with the National Fire Protection Association believe.

The NFPA came up with “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!”

AGRSEA

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The members of Andrews/Gaines Retired School Employees met recently at Andrews Country Club for their monthly luncheon. After conducting some business and greeting new members, six ladies were honored for their years of dedication to Texas Retired Teachers Association. Attending the meeting to receive their certificates of recognition were Bobbie Dillard, Mary Anita Raburn, and Bonnie Warren.

Engagement

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Jamey and Leslie Wasson of Spring, TX, formally of Andrews, and Steve and Lisa Eggleston of Andrews are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Brooke Allison Wasson and Tanner Lee Eggleston.

The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Kent and Shirley Eagle of Fritch, TX, Debbie Pickett of Okarche, OK and the late Paul Pickett.

AMS choir director arrested on child pornography charge

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The longtime Andrews Middle School choir director was arrested Monday after law enforcement investigators allegedly discovered child pornography “on one of his electronic devices,” according to police. Gary Ragland, 59,