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    Hans Wittenburg was chosen by the Jackson County Water and Soil Conservation District as the Outstanding Rancher. Wittenburg was born and raised in Lockhart, and he graduated from Lockhart High School in 1946, and went on to attend Texas A&M University. In 1950 he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry.  Wittenburg married his wife Mary Jo and together they have three sons, Frederick, Randy and Joe Mack.
    He began working for Green Valley Cattle Company in San Marcos after graduating from Texas A&M and he worked there until he went into the service. In 1955, him and his wife moved to Edna where Wittenburg worked at the local John Deere Dealership until he took it over from his father-in-law in 1998.

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is sponsoring a Texas Friendly Customer Service workshop on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Chamber. It is put on by UHV Small Business Development and Texas AgriLiffe Extension. Texas Friendly customer service workshops teach participants how to manage and enhance the delivery of quality customer service, which we know is vital to the success of a business. Folks, poor customer service can kill a business, so take advantage of this opportunity. The cost is just $10 per person, which is a small investment that will reap rewards. Call the Chamber at 782-7146 to register. The class will be cancelled if there is not enough participation, so spread the word!!

State Rep. Phil Stephenson and Field Representative Carol Wootton with Congressman Blake Farenthold’s office were in Ganado on July 17 to see the progress on Ganado Telephone and YK Communication’s fiber optic project, bringing connectivity to more than 1,000 homes and businesses in Ganado.  From left are Bill Rakowitz, general manager of Ganado Telephone and YK Communications, Stephenson, and Wootton.

    The Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District held it 2014 Awards Program at the Jackson County Services Building in May to honor those who take an active role in conservation. Don Srubar was awarded the Outstanding Conservation Farmer, and Hans Wittenburg was awarded the Outstanding Conservation Rancher.
    Srubar was born and raised in Ganado and graduated from Ganado High School in 1970 and attended Wharton County Jr. College. In 1974, he married his wife Linda and together they have two girls, Shelly and Carrie.
    His day begins early each morning and ends long after the sun goes down. He is instrumental in keeping the operation running smoothly. Srubar started farming by helping his dad while he was in school and after college he joined the family farming operation.

Jackson County 4-H members participated in a progress show at the Brackenridge Recreation Complex on June 26 to practice showing their animals before entering the Jackson County Youth Fair in October. Winners of the senior progress show from left are Lauren Kaelin, first place, Megan Callaway, second, and Colee Callaway, third.

Members of the Jackson County 4-H participated in a progress show on June 26 to prepare to show their animals at the October Jackson County Youth Fair. Taking first place in the senior progress show, lamb division was Kimberly Ortolon, first place, and Brittany LeeAnn Ressman, second.

Jackson County 4-H members participated in a progress show at the Brackenridge Recreation Complex on June 26 to practice showing their animals before entering the Jackson County Youth Fair in October. Winners of the junior progress show from left are Scimmony Fojtik, first place, Cayden Tipton, second, and Brayden Tipton, third.

Jackson County 4-H members participated in a progress show on June 28 in preparation for the Jackson County Youth Fair. Winners of the lamb junior progress show from left are, Sydney Peters, first place; Haylee Lonis, second; and Kylee Ressman, third.