Pfister turns down superintendent post

Gary Pfister, who won the primary and general elections to take the part-time position of Hill County superintendent, said Wednesday he has decided not to take the office next year.

Pfister said this morning he was not happy with responses to questions he presented to the Hill County Commission, mainly that his inquiries after the primary were not answered, and that he believes the plan is to consolidate the position into another department.

"I certainly don't want to stand in the way," he said.

Commission Chair Mike Wendland said this morning that it was unfortunate that Pfister had taken tha...