The Shiner Gazette

Groundbreaking marks official start up of school construction
Thursday, February 23, 2006

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Shiner ISD board member Angie Pekar had the honor of turning the first shovel of dirt during the ground breaking ceremony. As a child, Mrs. Pekar lived on the property that will soon be home to the new school.
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Trustee Angie Pekar, whose family lived on and farmed the property where the school is being built, turned the first shovel of dirt in the official ground breaking ceremony last Thursday.

In a later statement, Mrs. Pekar said, "I'm proud to be on the board and partake in the ground breaking ceremony. It is a place where I lived with my family since 1952.

"I loved growing up on this place and I know the children of this community will love it as much as I do," she added.

Her parents, William and Olivia Noack farmed the property since 1952. Mrs. Noack died in 1982 but her father continued to live in the farm house until 2002 when he entered a nursing home.

More than a hundred parents, teachers, students and supporters were in attendance to witness the historic ground breaking.

Superintendent Trey Lawrence welcomed everyone to the program.

"Many of you may have thought this would have never happened. This is exciting," he said.

In his introductions, he recognized architect, Jim Singleton and representatives of contractor, Sterling Structures, for having done a great job in planning the new facility.

Board president, Denise Overton, also welcomed everyone and introduced the board members.

She extended a special thank you to Superintendent Lawrence for his dedication and hard work in supporting the project.

She thanked the community for giving her the privilege of being a part of this school board and this project.
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Shiner ISD board members "dig in" during the ground breaking ceremony last Thursday at the new school site near Comanche Stadium. Pictured from left, are, Laura Kaspar, Angie Pekar, Superintendent Trey Lawrence, Dr. Maurice Wilkinson, Andrew Schacherl and Denise Overton.


Others included in her expressions of gratitude were Sam Atwood, former superintendent, for turning the financial status of Shiner ISD into a positive direction; Ken Leach for his work on the project and Bill Caraway for his service in providing the funds for the project.

The board president had special praise for Jim Singleton. "He is not only an architect but he and his staff are artists," she said.

To Sterling Structures, she said, "You're making our dream a reality."

Mayor Laura Watzlavick told the crowd, "This is a great day for all of us. It is time for all in this community to come together for our children," she said.

Board member, Andrew Schacherl announced the formation and purpose of the Shiner ISD Foundation. "It is a means to help raise funds to help facilitate this project," lie said. "Any donation, large or small, will be accepted and welcomed," he added.

The Foundation officers include: Marvin Boedeker, president, Andrew Schacherl, vice president; Douglas Kaspar, treasurer; Cynthia Hundl, secretary.

Superintendent Lawrence closed the program by again thanking everyone for their work and dedication and extended a thank you to the City of Shiner for their financial help:

Angie Pekar then led the trustees in the ground breaking.


reprinted by permission.
The Shiner Gazette is published weekly in Shiner, Texas.
Agnes Sedlmyer, Managing Editor and Myra Lampley, News Editor
Contact them at 361-594-3346, or by e-mail at shinergazette@sbcglobal.net.



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