County hires new veterans services officer

Milam County Commissioners hired a new veterans services officer during a meeting on Monday.

Commissioners unanimously voted to hire Gary Ivy as the new veterans services officer. He will replace longtime officer Ken Janicek who is retiring at the end of this month after 24 years of service. 

Ivy currently works for the Texas Veterans Commission as the Northwest District Manager. He has worked for the Texas Veterans Commission since 2008 and will retire to fill the Milam County position.  

Ivy may be contacted by calling (254) 697-7031.

Commissioners also proclaimed March as National Nutrition Month; adopted cybersecurity courses for county employees; approved easements; and amended an order for the May 7 Constitutional Amendment Election.

Hazardous Waste 

Clean Up

Milam County will sponsor a hazardous waste clean up day for any resident of Milam County on April 9. 

Hazardous waste includes paint, chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, petroleum products, pesticides, herbicides, acids, household cleaners, antifreeze and batteries. It does not include tires, electronics, fire alarms, smoke detectors, explosives or pressurized containers. 

The drop off point will be at the Milam County Precinct 4 headquarters, located at 501 East Highway 79 in Thorndale. Commissioner Jeff Muegge will be in charge of the operation.