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Volume 128, No. 32 GAZETTE | $1.00 ©2020 Shiner Gazette, Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas 77984 City leaders propose tax Shiner Beer rate, begin budget process Collectors BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR Final numbers for Shiner’s 2020 ap- drops in mineral values, overall. plan event [email protected] praisal tax roll rang in just shy of $240 Mineral valuations, based largely on With certified tax appraisal numbers million, city secretary Natalie Fric the value of oil and gas, are almost non- now in hand for the coming year, Shiner reported to council at the Aug. 3 meet- existent currently, Fric told councilmen. at city park city council members on Monday took ing—$239,743,199, to be exact, which Such is true across the state right the first steps necessary to begin setting marks the total amount of taxable value now for all taxing entities right now, as BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR up budgets and tax rates for the year within the city’s tax base—which saw a oil prices plummeted to new lows ear- [email protected] ahead when they met for their regularly few gains in property tax valuations over lier this year as news of the coronavirus Following a brief presentation on scheduled monthly meeting. the last year but some fairly substantial SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 8 Monday, Shiner city council gave the green light to a planned swap meet to be held Saturday, Aug. 15 at the city’s Green Dickson Park for Shiner Beer memorabilia collectors. Charlie Staats of Seguin, president It’s a of the Shiner Beer Collectors, made the presentation to the council at their Aug. 3 meeting about plans for the upcoming swap meet, an event new day that’s been held annually at the park for years now. His request specifically involved the use of the Merrum Pavilion at the park, as well as the grounds surround- in court ing that facility. BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR Typically, Staats told the council, [email protected] their event will attract anywhere from We’ve all seen it on TV. 35-40 vendors in any given year, with A bailiff walks in front of nor- around 50 or so walk-up visitors. mally bustling courtroom and ev- Of course, 2020 and its ensuing eryone pays heed as he loudly calls COVID pandemic has proven anything out, “Would everyone please rise but typical, he said. for honorable Judge So-and-so,” as a Given that Staats, in his mid-50s, is robed figure makes his or her way to has it been heard inside a courtroom since just 37 minutes, with much of the time by far one of the youngest members the bench to preside over the day’s orders first went on in mid-March of this consumed by a rather detailed account- of that group, however, he told council proceedings. year, when COVID first began shutting ing of several specific property items in that numbers would be limited this It’s become almost standard fare down large swaths of America. a divorce case. year. “Many of the older members will for most any courtroom, anyplace Still, that doesn’t mean the docket has “It actually moves a lot faster,” Judge no doubt being staying home this year in America. been at a deadlock this entire time. Old said of the new Zoom conference me- as part of coronavirus precautions,” But what was once typical is any- Rather, Judge Old, fully robed for dium. “If we were holding court as normal, he said. thing but in this new post-coronavi- court as usual, walked up to the bench we’d have most of these clients out in the Plus, as few as five vendors histori- rus era, as the newspaper learned and began hooking up a laptop to hold hallway, and we’d wind up wasting quite cally have set up under the pavilion last week, when State District Judge court via Zoom conference. Within min- a bit of time in between cases, gathering proper, with the rest always preferring Bill Old invited us out to come see utes, he had the full entourage of folk them up with their attorneys to take what to set up on the grounds around the the 25th court’s latest in standard you’d normally see in court—the lawyers ever actions were necessary for the case.” facility so they have plenty of room to operating procedures. and their clients, the clerks and court In fact, most of those court day pro- show their wares. With the new norms It was pin drop quiet at the court- reporters, the prosecutors and probation ceedings—the plea deals, the sideline of social distancing now required, that house that day, not a soul to be seen department—all popping up, one by one, conferences those entail, as well as any works out beautifully, council agreed. anywhere besides Judge Old, this in their respective conference windows. last-minute dickering between divorce That event will kick off at about reporter and a bailiff, to start the As of last Wednesday, Judge Old said attorneys for their respective parties—is 8 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, day out. he worked 936 total cases via Zoom con- already done by the time the case is heard. Aug. 15. Normally, the place would be ference since all this coronavirus business Judge Old already had in hand most of In other business: bustling with attorneys and pros- began in March, working the caseload for the documentation he needed from both • Council authorized engineering ecutors, petitioners and complain- the 25th State Judicial District, which sides of the case, most of it signed docu- consultant David Sheblak to begin ants, law enforcement officers and encompasses Colorado, Gonzales, Guada- ments, agreed to by both sides. He needed seeking bids for the construction of defendants, court clerks and pro- lupe and Lavaca counties. only to finalize it for the court record. the city’s Water Well No. 10, part of the bation department personnel, all He had 12 cases on the docket that While such practices often did occur planned bond project work approved scrambling to get their jobs done day—mostly divorces and criminal plea before, in the pre-COVID court days, it’s last month by city leaders. as, one by one, they appeared before agreements—and based on what we saw, now standard operating procedure for Sheblak told council he would be- the judge to have their cases heard. he likely cleared all of them, in a remark- such things. gin seeking the bids in coming days, But no such bustle was to be able time, to say the least. It also allows for folks to connect to the with a planned site meeting to be found on Wednesday, July 29, nor He cleared a full half of those cases in SEE COURT, PAGE 4 held with contractors during the final week of August, which should provide ample time for the city to award con- tract at its Sept. 2 meeting. SISD registration for new students this week The well itself should be completed Registration for students enrolling in p.m. at the main entrance of the school. record and proof of residency. by about Christmastime this year, he Shiner ISD for the first time will be held Please bring copies of birth certifi- If you have any questions, please call said, with additional work at the site, this week, August 3-7 from 8 a.m to 3 cate, social security card, immunization 361-594-3131. SEE BEER, PAGE 5 LCRS working to clear up budget, service issues

BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR lem, Leopold and Schulz both an anticipated $352,000 fund ever, wish to correct inaccuracies Obamacare - or more properly, [email protected] said, and all agree, it is only by balance this year. and assumptions stated in error the Patient Protection and Af- With its recently named com- working together with all of the Questioned by the court as fact in open court.” fordable Care Act, signed into mittee of local civic leaders now communities it serves that real about shortfalls, former service Most notable of those claims, law by President Obama in in place to represent each of the solutions can be realized. director Debbie Fishbeck was Woytek said, is that he had March 2010 - changed drastically communities it serves in Lavaca According to Lavaca County quick to point to the loss of enacted a decision in 2018 that the numbers and types of em- County, the local emergency Judge Keith Mudd, finances transfer service revenues as the called for an end in the service’s ployees who might be extended rescue and ambulance service and service issue complaints source of the problem, telling out-of-county patient transfers, benefits, namely access to com- stands poised to make some of are what prompted his initial the court she had done so under one of the major points raised pany-provided health insurance. the most sweeping changes ever investigations into the county- the direction of former county as to why that county’s rescue All employers of a certain in its near 50-year history. supported ambulance services, judge Tramer Woytek. services were experiencing the size, be they private employers That was word from interim not long after he took office But it’s hardly that simple an current monetary shortfalls. or government entities, were rescue services director Melissa earlier this year. Chief among issue, Woytek says. He reached “No one decision at any time required to extend health care Leopold, who with fellow para- his concerns was the fact that out to the newspaper not long af- led to these budgetary prob- benefits to any employee who medic John Schultz on Monday service’s yearend fund balances ter the story about her dismissal lems,” Woytek said. “Rather, it worked 30 or more hours a week, addressed members of the Shin- were tanking, especially in the ran last month. is the result of a progression of as per the law. To assist in its er city council on the road ahead last couple of years. “I have no intention of second many events over several years, implementation, compliance for the county’s EMS service. Those balances had fallen guessing the court’s decision or culminating most in the 2015-16 deadlines were also written into Both the service’s finances from a rather consistent $1 mil- their right to or reasons for the budget year when Obamacare the law, which allowed employ- and its manpower availability lion annually from 2011 onward termination,” Woytek told the was implemented in the county.” ers time to accommodate the stand at the root of the prob- to roughly $706,000 in 2019 and newspaper on July 20. “I do, how- Readers may recall that SEE LCRS, PAGE 10

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with A Visit your notes from the wolters museum Police Chief BY: CURATOR DUFF WAGNER Police Chief Hey there, Shiner History Afi- dens who were zach kramer cionados! “Know what time it is?” out and about No, its not Howdy Doodie time, but making sure no QUIZ if you have your ticket ready, it is lights could be What is the speed limit on a roadway without a time to board the TTE (Time Travel seen. If caught posted speed limit sign? Express). We set our ”Way-Way with lights on LOAD BEARING VESTS Back Machine” to Shiner, Texas, or shades not Over the course of the last 30 years law enforcement circa late 1941 as war hysteria grips drawn, you would has had major changes in the roles and responsibili- the nation. On December 7, “A day be fined as you ties that we have to carry out, and with these changes that will live in infamy” (Roosevelt, were putting all came the need to have the tools necessary to accom- F.D.) America is drawn into the of your neigh- plish those duties readily available to the officers. Second World War. bors in harm’s Tools such as pepper spray, tasers, tourniquets, etc. This is a short trip that covers way. In WWII the But where would officers carry these new tools? The such a long time. With that, our ability to cloak easy answer was, just add it the duty belt. On aver- super-powered locomotive # XLR8, your town in to- age a police officer carries anywhere from 20-25 lbs engages its warp drive and we slide tal darkness was of gear on their duty belts. This added weight along into the time portal to see very essential to sur- with the long hours spent sitting in a vehicle, stand- faintly, downtown Shiner, Texas vival. ing at crime scenes and confrontations with resisting at precisely 9:05 pm on February Luckily, our subjects has increased the number of officers who 12, 1942. American main- have suffered major back and hip injuries. I am no What? What? You can’t see any- land was never exception to these unfortunate injuries as are several thing? Good, we made the time trip attacked, but we former officers our department. Several months ago, just as Doc Emmett L. Brown does had to, as the Boy we began looking into ways to reduce the strain on our in “Back to the Future!” Scouts say: “Be officer’s backs and hips. Our solution would be found You see at 9:05 pm in 1942 there Prepared.” by looking to the military for the answer. Many of is no Day-Light Savings Time, so it Here at YOUR you have seen the load bearing vests that most of our is dark at 7:00 pm. What is unique Museum, we have military troops wear to carry a large amount of their about this particular date and time uncovered the official Shiner Emer- We invite you to stop by and equipment. These vests remove the pressure points is that Shiner is in a total blackout, gency Preparedness roster from see the revamped Military Room and strain on the hips and lower back by moving the as part of an Air Raid Drill set up by early 1942 and check list that was and this Civil Defense Roster from weight of the gear to the shoulders and upper torso. what we would now call Emergency used to keep the city safe (see WWII at YOUR Museum. But this solution raised another problem for us to Services and Preparedness or Civil picture). It is handwritten and was P.S.: A few friendly Shiner-rites solve. How do we alleviate the strain on the officers Defense. probably used at the beginning of wanted you to know that I inad- and still maintain a professional police appearance That is why you cannot see the U.S. entry into WWII. vertently left out the following in and not look too “militaristic”? It was determined we anything at this precise time, ex- We believe it was temporary and two of the past trips: 1.) Stanley would find a uniform type vest carrier that matched cept total darkness. It was called used until the U.S. government Ivicek ran the bar in the Schindler the style and color of our regular uniform shirts. After a Black-Out. Every city and town could get a more official form for Building before Ed and Stella several months of research and consultation with sev- and hamlet, had to do these drills the City of Shiner to use. It lists Kolar opened Ed’s Place. 2.) Gil- eral suppliers we believe we have found a vest that will once or twice a month. When the the Central Command Station tele- bert Kasper was a Scoutmaster in allow our officers serve long, fulfilling careers without air raid siren would go off, each phone number as well as the Air Shiner after he returned from the the stress on their hips and back but at the same time, and every household had to draw Raid Warden names, Auxiliary Fire- U.S. Navy in WWII. maintaining a professional and approachable appear- its shades and curtains on their men on call, Rescue Squad leader, Your City of Shiner Wolters ance. These new vests will be put into service in the windows or better yet, kill all lights Fire Watchers, First Aid Care Givers Museum is open Wednesday, Thurs- next few weeks, all at no cost to the citizens of Shiner, inside and out. who were all local women, and go day, Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon and thanks to a generous donation from a local citizen. No street lights, business mar- between Communication Mes- 1- 5 p.m. and 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Quiz Answer: Texas Transportation Code § 545.352. quees, stop lights, headlights on sengers who were two high school Saturday. Prima Facie Speed Limits- 30 miles per hour in an urban cars, back porch lights, or house senior boys on bicycles. Please come see us at 306 S. district on a street other than an alley and 15 miles per lights could be on. With this being said, we take Ave I. You can reach us at 361-594- hour in an alley; except as provided by Subdivision (4), Lights had to be out in case a good old # XLR8 and return to the 3774 or [email protected] 70 miles per hour on a highway numbered by this state squadron of German or Japanese present. Hope you enjoyed the trip. or visit www.woltersmuseum.org/ or the United States outside an urban district, includ- bombers was approaching to drop Many such trips are possible or drop us a line at P.O. Box 308, ing a farm-to-market or ranch-to-market road; except death on the city’s inhabitants. How at YOUR Museum which is your Shiner, Tx. 77984. as provided by Subdivision (4), 60 miles per hour on was this enforced? personal time vortex and portal to Hope to see you soon at YOUR a highway that is outside an urban district and not a Shiner had three air raid war- the past. museum! highway numbered by this state or the United States. St. Paul Seniors attend American police beat 7/27/20 7/31/20 Legion Boys State and Girls State • Officer Kelley took a • Officer Kalina took a run- This year’s St. Paul ties of a franchised citi- Fraud report. away report. High School delegates zen. • Chief Kramer and Officer • Officer Kalina responded for American Legion Boys The training is objec- Kelley assisted Lavaca to a report of a suspicious State and Girls State are tive and practical, with County Sheriff Office. vehicle. Sam Benes and Tristin city, county, and state 7/28/20 • Sgt. Whited unlocked a Davis. governments operated by • Officer Hoff provided an vehicle for a Shiner resi- Both Benes and Davis the students elected to escort for a local busi- dent. are exceptional examples the various offices. ness. • Sgt. Whited assisted of what Boys State and With American Le- • Officer Hoff responded Lavaca County Sheriff Of- Girls State represent. gion Girls State, both the to a report of loud music. fice. American Legion Boys American Legion and 7/29/20 • Sgt. Whited took a bur- State is among the most American Legion Auxil- • Officer Kalina provided glary report. respected and selective iary began an effort over an escort for a local busi- 8/1/20 educational programs of five decades ago to devise ness. • Sgt. Whited, Officer Kel- government instruction a means to educate our 7/30/20 ley, and Officer Hoff re- for high school students. youth in the duties, privi- • Sgt. Whited responded sponded to a traffic colli- It is a participatory leges and responsibilities to an animal control com- sion. program where each stu- of American citizenship. Sam Benes Tristin Davis plaint. 8/2/20 dent becomes a part of This program was de- • Sgt. Whited unlocked a • Chief Kramer, Sgt. Whit- the operation of his local, veloped to give young privileges of American Texas, Sam and Tristin vehicle for a Shiner resi- ed, and Officer Kelley re- county, and state govern- leaders an opportunity citizenship, and to instill were selected on a com- dent. sponded to a disturbance. ment. to learn the challenges of a deep sense of the per- petitive basis by their At American Legion government by perform- sonal responsibilities and local high school and Le- Boys State, participants ing the same duties as obligations which this gion Posts. are exposed to the rights real office holders in the citizenship entails. 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COURT Continued from Page 1 Grosenbacher, Sestak court from wherever they Zoom conference format, “Makes you really want hold just 26 people cur- may happen to be. Al- Judge Old says he has to to mind a Ps and Qs in rently. Most of the gal- make Dean’s List at BU though Judge Old may extend the occasional rep- court when you know lery seats in the place Greta Grosenbacher the Dean’s List are Bay- have been in rather lonely rimand to uphold formali- your Mom is watching,” today are cordoned off, (College of Arts & Sci- lor undergraduates with looking courtroom, he was ties. Things like neckties he says. as per new COVID so- ences) and Baylee Sestak a minimum semester joined by people from and general neatness still Drawbacks aside, cial distancing mandates. (School of Music) were grade-point average of at least seven different need to be attended. Judge Old says he be- When you’re dealing with named to the spring 3.7 with no grade lower towns in more than a “It is still court, after lieves Zoom conferencing a judge and other court 2020 semester Dean’s than a “C” while en- dozen different places, all,” he says. for things like plea deals personnel, clients and Academic Honor List at rolled in a minimum be they client or attorney, And, thanks to new and court hearings may their attorneys, juries and Baylor University. of 12 graded semester court staffer or correc- streaming capabilities well become the norm witnesses, those 26 seats Students honored on hours. tional officer. now available, which for courts all around the can fill in a hurry. Although Judge Old makes the day’s proceed- state, even long after the It will likely be early says he still prefers ap- ings available to specta- coronavirus is laid low. 2021 before the courts Simper makes Dean’s pearing in the actual tors via the court’s You- He shared a recent ex- fully resume trials once courtrooms within his Tube channel, there’s also perience from a hearing again, Judge Old says. List at Texas State district—which affords a full gamut of general held in Gonzales County As soon they do, he says Cassidy J. Simper, who earned her Associate of Sci- him the luxury of putting spectators as well. as a perfect example, he’s already got a capital ence degree at Victoria College, made the Dean’s List his hands on the actual They might be infor- back before the Zoom con- murder case waiting to be at Texas State University, earning a GPA of 4.0 in the paper files kept by the mation seekers, like this ference scheduling was as heard, which would likely Spring 2020 semester. Cassidy will start the Bachelor court rather than just reporter, or the just plain nearly as well known. delay any other case trials of Science Program in Respiratory Care at Texas State viewing some image of a curious, folks who might That hearing had one by at least a month. University-Round Rock in the fall. document on a computer have otherwise taken a attorney driving in from Plans are in the works To be eligible for the Dean’s List at Texas State Uni- screen—he has been able seat in gallery during any Houston, which is at least to bring in visiting judg- versity, students should have at least 12 credit hours to hear the occasional normal day in court just a couple hours away, one es—mostly retired district and earn a minimum GPA of 3.5 for that semester. case from his home office to watch. way, on a good day. The judges, of which Judge Cassidy of the daughter of Adolph Jr. and Loretta in Seguin, something he Judge Old says he has other lawyer drove in Old says there are a pleth- Simper of Shiner. never could have done more than 100 subscrib- from Dallas that day, a ora—to help whittle down prior to the coronavirus. ers to the court’s YouTube good 10-hour round trip case backlogs that have Even before COVID, Channel since they began most days, all for a hear- accumulated as a result Judge Old says technol- offering that service ear- ing that didn’t take more of the closures statewide. Meetings ogy was providing the lier this summer. than 15 minutes in the But only time will tell • Until further notice, Shiner month at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall. courts luxuries it never That, too, can have its courtroom, Judge Old how that pans out and, ul- VFW Post 6209 and auxiliary • Shiner Lions Club meets knew previously. Obtain- drawbacks. recalls. timately, when trials can will NOT hold meetings. on the first Wednesday of the ing search warrants, for The judge shared “Think of all the road once again resume. • Shiner ISD School Board will month at LaTerraza in Shiner at instance, often required about how in one of recent time that could have “It’s a new era for us, meet Wed., Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. 6:45 p.m. late night meetings and cases, a divorce case be- saved by them simply log- that’s for certain,” Judge at the Administration Building. • Shiner 4-H Club meets the 2nd signatures. He’s done doz- tween a military man and ging on to the conference Old says. “Unfortunately, • Shiner Chamber of Com- Wednesday of the month at 6 ens of them now in frac- his spouse, how he’d made instead,” he says. much of it is still uncer- merce meets every 2nd Tues- p.m. at the EMS station. tions of the time, simply a comment about waht Plus, thanks to ben- tain for us right now. But day of the month at 6 p.m. at the • Shiner Hermann Sons meets with a swipe of his phone. that wife might entitled efits Zoom conferenc- it’s also showed us what Chamber office. on the 3rd Monday of the month Not that the new Zoom to—namely, a portion of ing now affords, there’s can be done. • Halfmoon 4-H Club meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Hermann conferencing doesn’t have the man’s military re- nearly 1,000 cases now I suspect many of the the 2nd Sunday of the month Sons Hall. Bring side dish or its occasional drawbacks, tirement benefits—since that would otherwise still changes we’ve seen these at the Shiner Lutheran Social dessert. the judge admits. their union would now be be idling on an already last few weeks will be Hall at 6 p.m. • Republican Women of Yoa- “Let’s put out that ciga- absolved. backlogged court docket. with us for years to come. • Shiner Rotary Club meets kum Area meetings second rette Mr. So-and-so” is not Military wives, in par- How the court deals It’s simply the new way of every Wednesday at noon at Wednesday of the month, 11:30 a phrase a single judge ticular, are often left at with actual trials remains doing business, something Werner’s Restaurant. a.m., Yoakum Community Center anyplace has likely ut- home, keeping things run- to be seen. Resumption can benefit us all in the • American Legion Post 201 • The Lavaca County Com- tered in decades. 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Oh, how hard it was for chicken yard ornaments, The Fourth of July our mom to get us up the Christmas tree orna- found us shooting rock- next morning for church, ments, mugs, artwork, ets and Roman candles in but she always did. teeshirts, even measuring the front yard which had We had our share of spoons! Billy and I still quite a range then across pets over the years, but Monies raised for projects carry on the tradition to the highway, quite ille- my brother, Billy, proba- Wied KJZT Society #53 held a ‘bakeless’ cake walk since the St. Mary’s Parish picnic this day. gal, I’m sure. And every bly had the strangest ones was cancelled due to Covid-19. The money raised benefited St. Mary’s Church for proj- And oh, what fun it was ant bed on the property of all. One was a baby ects including a new floor and fixing the church bells. Pictured are Msgr. John Peters the day before Easter to would be blown to pieces alligator which Daddy and Monica Peters. jump into the old Ford, by our stock of firecrack- brought home. It lived in head down some deserted ers. a huge chicken watering country road, looking for The day before Thanks- trough in our backyard. BEER Continued from Page 1 bluebonnets and Indi- giving would find Daddy Another was Billy’s pet such as the construction of holding fa- help fight the coronavirus pandemic, an paintbrushes for our outside (and me along- blackbird which he raised cilities and an onsite treatment plant Councilman Michael Furrh explained. Easter nests. They were side) killing the turkey from a little tiny thing to bring the system fully online, having The bulk of the requests heard in- elaborate affairs, nesting and picking it clean which that had fallen out of its an anticipated completion date of about volved computer and software purchases side by side between the was quite a chore. He was nest. He used to tie a light August 2021. and/or upgrades to improve each entity’s kitchen sink and the re- always really careful to string to that blackbird’s • Councilmen approved two city burn remote communication capabilities, as frigerator. Easter morning not tear the skin, one of leg so that it could fly. ban waivers on Monday, one for Glen well as other needed items needed, such we’d quickly get up and my mom’s unfailing re- The most delightful Kloesel at 715 Louisiana Drive and an- as gear or gear cleaning upgrades. head to the kitchen to quirements. Afterwards, surprise of all were the other for Joey Gamez at 1122 N. Ave. I. Most of the requests were tabled, check out our nests. my mom took over getting rare instances when it • The city rejected the lone bid of for now, while firmer numbers were Always filled to the that plump turkey ready would snow in Shiner. $8,200 offered for demolition work on a collected. brim with chocolates, for the next day. With school out for the property at 314 N. Ave. I, instructing city Requests of the Cares Act funding we would have a small To this day, her home- day, all of us neighbor- secretary Natalie Fric to re-let the proj- will need to be approved soon, however, feast. Every year brought made cornbread dressing hood kids would get all ect in hopes of attracting more bidders. as purchases must be made by year’s around a dozen baby recipe remains the fa- bundled up in scratchy • Council gave Shiner Police Chief end in order to take advantage of what chicks dyed purple, green, vorite within our family. wool clothes, and make Zach Kramer the go-ahead to apply for funding that law makes available. After red, blue which were Usually we had all fifteen snowmen in the front a GVEC Power Up Grant, dollars he said that, those dollars will likely disappear. delightful to play with. of us gathered around the yards. he intended to use to purchase a new • Council appointed Councilmen Sometimes, a couple of huge oval table in the din- Then we’d walk the Kawasaki Mule for departmental use. Furrh and Greg Murrile as its represen- baby rabbits were also ing room, beautifully set abandoned streets all • The city heard requests from Shiner tatives for the Golden Crescent Regional included. with her china and silver. over town, visiting with ISD, the city police department and Planning Commission. Then it was outside in a As we kids became friends, throwing snow- Shiner’s firefighting volunteers on • The city authorized public works rush to find the ten dozen teenagers, many a week- balls, and checking in on items they would like to see purchased director Mike Ulbig to put the city’s Easter eggs that had been end included dances at our teachers also enjoying as part of the city’s Cares Act Funding 1979 Ford F-600 dump truck out for bids. dyed in an array of colors. Bluecher Park. No air the snow holiday. Then distributions. • The city received its independent Having a hatchery defi- conditioning then, just with wet, freezing feet Those funds, available from the fed- audit report, which contained irregular- nitely had its advantages. the hope of a faint breeze and numb fingers we’d eral government, would reimburse the ity findings and praised the city manag- Birthdays were also coming in the huge win- head home. city up to $124,000 in items needed to ers for their net fund balance gains. big deals and were elabo- dows surrounding the Shedding our cold rately celebrated as our dance hall. clothes and warming mom drove us around to That wonderful dance ourselves in front of the we are online hand-deliver the invita- hall was where we learned kitchen stove, we’d rest tions. Friends and their to waltz and polka and awhile and then head lavacacountytoday.com moms came and we kids the bands were numer- back outside for more. spent many happy hours ous, including the famous I could sure appreciate playing Kick the Can and Patek’s Orchestra. In the a little snow (or at least a Red Rover, Red Rover summer, we sweated away good norther) right about and enjoying delicious on that crowded dance now in sweltering Texas. refreshments including a floor and made a mad Surely glad for the rain cake of our choice. rush for the door during though! Stay safe, every- The moms enjoyed it, intermissions for some one! PENNIES FOR STRONGER Rainwater harvesting, turf management COMMUNITIES. online training set for Tuesday, August 11 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension lated to the meeting via email. Service’s Healthy Lawns and Healthy The training is offered in collabo- Waters Program will host a resi- ration with the Lavaca River Water- dential rainwater harvesting and shed Partnership. turf management training Tuesday, Attendees can submit a soil test August 11 for Jackson and Lavaca by picking up and dropping their soil Counties. sample and Urban Information sheet The free event will be online from off to the AgriLife Extension offices 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. with a half-hour in Jackson or Lavaca Counties prior lunch. Online registration is required. to or by one week after the meeting. Attendees can RSVP online or con- The training will include informa- tact John Smith, AgriLife Extension tion on how to understand soil test re- program specialist, College Station, sults and nutrient recommendations at [email protected] or 979- so residents can interpret results once 204-0573. the analysis is mailed to them. 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800.223.4832 I gvec.org Page 6 | Thursday, August 6, 2020 | Shiner Gazette OBITUARIES Daniel J. Hybner Kelvin Ray Leonard Dorothy Fojtik Daniel James (DJ) Hybner, 91, of Kelvin Ray Leonard, of Shiner, or Dorothy Fojtik, 76, of Moulton, Lake Jackson, passed away at home on as many knew him as Ray, was called passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 25, 2020 with family at home on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Thursday July, 30, 2020. his side. A private celebration of life will Funeral Mass was celebrated A rosary will be recited at 4:30 p.m. be held. at 10 a.m. Monday August 3 at St. Wednesday, August 5 at St. Michael’s He will be laid to rest at Leonard’s Joseph Catholic Church Resurrec- Catholic Church in Lake Jackson, led Haven Cemetery under the direc- tion Chapel. by the Knights of Columbus. tion of Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Interment immediately followed Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 5 Yoakum. at the Moulton City Cemetery un- p.m. at the church. Pallbearers are John Green, Doug der the direction of Smith Funeral Interment and memorial of life will be held in Shiner Cutsinger, Kenneth Buescher, John Ruiz, Mark Reed, Home, Moulton. at a later date. Trevor Leonard, Chayden Carey, Joshua Petru and J.R. Pallbearers were Dillon Fojtik, Daniel Clawson III, Honorary pallbearers were Percy Gaspard, Paul Gas- Peters. Carter Fojtik, Curtis Patek, Scott Bannert, Nicholas pard, Rory Neal, Ernie Mensik, D.C. Boston, and Ron Ray led a unique life and was not a man known for Smith, Kevin Patek and Conor Kresta. Pislak. holding his tongue. He was a stubborn, blunt, but honest Honorary pallbearer was Marty Patek. Please note that because of Covid everyone will be man though he wasn’t perfect. He always tried his best She was born on September 25, 1943 in Shiner, to the required to wear a mask in the Church. There will be to right any wrong. He had the biggest heart and the late Victor Sr. and Annie Patek. She was the oldest of 10 overflow into the hall. greatest bear hugs. He was loved by many, hated by few children and loved her role as big sister and caretaker. He was born on October 20, 1928 in Shiner, the and respected by most. She graduated high school from St. Ludmila Academy youngest of nine children into a wonderful loving and Ray was the kind of a man that you knew you could in Shiner. large family. DJ joined the Army at the age of 17 with trust. Ray did his best to live his life according to the She soon met the love of her life, Daniel, while she special permission and was stationed in Japan and as per teachings of his family where a man’s word was good, was working at Dairy Treat in Shiner and the two were him”We need to protect this great nation”. a handshake was a bond, and respect was earned. Ray married on June 8, 1963. She loved to bake and was Then he tried his hand at farming for a few years, then taught everyone around him what he knew and loved known in the area for her delicious pastries. She had a decided it was not for him, and moved to Lake Jackson in giving educational pointers when someone did things green thumb and loved to work in her yard. She loved 1950 to work for DOW Chemical in Operations. DJ worked differently than he would have done. spending time with family and friends. there for 26 years and then decided to open up DJ’s Bar- Ray had a drive to work, he even dreamed of working She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Fo- B-Q in Clute which became quite popular; he learned through his last days. Ray was a jack of many trades, a jtik; infant son, John Fojtik; her parents; brother Marvin the Bar-B-Q business from several people especially his true born salesman and a man on a mission. Ray was Patek; and sister-in-law, Mary Patek. sister Annie Sofka who had Otto’s Bar-B-Q on Memorial greatly loved and will be dearly missed. Survivors include three sons, Daryl Fojtik and wife in Houston. DJ was also a 4th degree Knight. He protected his wife and girls until his last breath and Annie of Austin, and Duane Fojtik and wife Lisa, and He loved cooking for large crowds and small family will continue to do so from above when he is not fishing David Fojtik, all of Moulton; grandchildren, Fallon Fojtik, get togethers. DJ met the woman he would love forever in that big lake in the sky, that is. Dillon Fojtik (Stacey Perez), Daniel Clawson III, Carter at a blind date in Shiner, he says he set eyes on Alice and Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Leonard; three Fojtik and Makenna Fojtik; great-grandchild, Lincoln that was it, he said I am going to marry her, they married daughters, Desiree Ruiz (John) of Port Lavaca, Rachel Perez; siblings, Ervin Patek, Ann Meyer (Rob), Victor on June 19, 1965. Carey (Chris) of Pottsboro and Raeann Leonard of Victo- Patek, Jr. (Karen), Dodie Bannert, Carol Smith, Mike DJ retired from the DJ’s Bar-B-Q in 1993, though this ria; step-daughter, Jamie Petru-Kalisek (C.J.) of Lufkin; Patek (Rose), Darlene Kresta (Tim), Rosie Ross; sisters- did not stop him from having his “Conference Meetings 14 grandkids; three step-grandkids; and sister, Thea King in-law, Earlene Patek and Diane Berger (Elo); and her every Tuesday at 4 p.m.” with family and friends. Thank- (David) of Flatonia. beloved dog, Roxie Lynn. you Rory and Tammy Neal for letting him be a part of He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Words of comfort can be posted and shared with the DJ’s till the end. Debby Leonard. family at www.smithfuneralhomemoulton.com As we all know DJ loved his God, family, and the great Memorial contributions may be given to Shiner Police outdoors with hunting, fishing, poker, golfing, bar-b-quing, Department. softball, polka, and Shiner Church picnics. Online guest book may be signed at www.thielecoo- DanielDaniel N. N.Jalufka, Jalufka 84, of Victoria, Survivors include one son, Jack Hybner of Clute; one per.com went to be with the Lord on Saturday, daughter, Debby Hybner Ramirez and husband Marshall August 1, 2020. of Richwood; one brother, Phil Hybner; sister-in-law, A rosary will be recited at 1 p.m. Elizabeth Hybner; grandchildren, Chrissi Hybner, Daniel DarylDaryl A. A. Hajek, Hajek 59, of Victoria, Wednesday, August 5, with Funeral and Erik Daniel of Angleton, Daniel (DJ) Ramirez and passed away on Saturday, August 1, Mass to follow at 2 p.m. at Holy Family Jackie of Dickinson, Mike Ramirez of Richwood, and 2020. Catholic Church, with Bishop Brendan Stacy Hybner of Freeport; great-grandchildren, Gavin Funeral services will be held at Cahill officiating and priests of the Pennington of Lake Jackson, Terry Daniel Urquilla of 10 a.m. Thursday, August 6 at Faith Diocese of Victoria as concelebrants. Freeport, Mercedes Hybner of Clute, Alexis Hybner Ta- Family Church, with burial to follow Entombment will follow at Resur- sha Barringer of Dickinson, Shylo Ramirez of Pasadena, in Memory Gardens. rection Mausoleum with full military honors under the Emmett Barringer and Jesse Barringer of Dickinson, Pallbearers will be Cole Hajek, auspices of the Victoria Veterans Council. Jayden Hybner of Freeport, Jonathan Daniel and Clara Robert Purdy, Derek Gerloff, Neal Pallbearers are Randy Janak, John Lingor, Pete Moya, Mae Daniel of Angleton; and many more cherished Hajek, Andre Allemand, Bryan Gumm, Gerard Jalufka, Cody Jalufka, Mark Jalufka, Stayton nieces, nephews, and cousins around the world. DJ will Werner Schmidt and Tyler Blanton. Jalufka, and Cameron Jalufka. be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was born February 7, 1961 in Shiner, to LaVerne Honorary pallbearers are Joe Morris, Otto Bleier, He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Hybner; Muehlstein Hajek and the late Marvin Hajek. Daryl Ruben Petrusek, Jerry Fabian, George Wenzel, Lester son, Harold Hybner; daughter, Joni Hybner; his parents, was a supervisor for Archrock and a member of Faith Hoerig, Jerry Hajek, and Bud Hankins. Adolph and Frances (Kurtz) Hybner; sisters, Lily Matula, Family Church. He was born on January 1, 1936 in Moulton, to the Annie Sofka, Janie Pickering, Martha Janota and Mary Survivors include his wife, Michelle Purdy Hajek late Emil and Claudia (Hruska) Jalufka. He attended Burton; brothers, Felix Hybner and Victor Hybner; and of Victoria; his mother; one daughter, Ashley (Derek) St. Joseph Catholic School in Moulton and graduated sister-in-law, Grace Hybner. Gerloff of New Braunfels; one son, Cole (Erin) Hajek of from Moulton High School in 1954. After high school he Online condolences may be sent to the family at Lake- Victoria; two sisters, Sheryl Schmidt and LaSher Hajek, started at Baldwin’s Business College where he gradu- wood Funeral Chapel Freeport-Lakewood Funeral Home. both of Victoria; one brother, Neal Hajek of Schertz; and ated in 1955. one grandchild, Teagan Gerloff. He soon after began what would be a long-time career He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Hajek. with ALCOA where he served as the payroll coordinator WilfriedWilfred Henry H. Wieting, Wieting 75, of Memorials may be made to Faith Family Church, 2002 for 38 years. Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, E. Mockingbird Lane, Victoria, TX 77904. On April 27, 1958 he married Jo Ann Pavlu in Halletts- July 26, 2020. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at ville. In June of 1958, he received his call to serve in the Private graveside services were www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com. United States Army. During his time in the service he was held at Moulton City Cemetery, with stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado and Fort McCullen, Pastor Herbert Beyer officiating. Community Connections of Alabama, where JoAnn joined him for the remainder of Arrangements are under the direc- his service. tion of Smith Funeral Home, Moulton. lavaca county menu He completed active service in June of 1960 and, August 10 - august 14 He was born on December 31, 1944 continued to serve in the Army Reserve until 1964 when in Shiner, to William Otto and Alma Please call a day in advance to reserve a meal. No in- he was honorably discharged as a sergeant. After his re- Flessner Wieting. come restrictions. Hallettsville Center: 798-2211; Shiner tirement from ALCOA in 1993, he became involved with Survivors include two sons, Scott Wieting (Amanda) of Center: 594-2671; Yoakum Center: 293-5313. many church and community organizations. Vernon, Connecticut and Russell Wieting (Traci C.); one Monday, august 10 Chicken spaghetti, roasted He was a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy daughter, Amy Hartenstein (Rick) of Stafford Springs, Turkey tetrazzini, steamed carrots, wheat bread, yogurt Sepulcher of Jerusalem, a member and bingo caller of Connecticut; one sister, Wilma Ducho (Ed) of Gonzales; broccoli, tomato slices, fresh THURSDAY, august 13 Knights of Columbus Council #1329, a charter member of and one grandchild, Katelyn Hartenstein. fruit, chocolate cake Hamburger on bun, lettuce, the Knights of Columbus, Council #9088 of which he was He was preceded in death by his son, Randy Wieting; Tuesday, august 11 tomato, pickle, potato chips, treasurer for 22 years. He was also a member of the 4th his parents; one brother; and two sisters. BBQ sausage, baked beans, Jello w/cool whip Degree Knights of Columbus #1126 where he served as Words of comfort can be posted and shared with the sauerkraut, wheat bread, pear Friday, august 14 Faithful Navigator from 1990-1992. His other organization family at www.smithfuneralhomemoulton.com. halves Closed involvement included the Victoria Serra Club, ALCOA Wednesday, august 12 Menu is subject to change 25 Year Club, KJZT, and the DeTar Hospital Volunteers. Daniel was proud of his Catholic faith and was a Buffington Funeral Home member of The Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory and birthdays Holy Family Catholic Church where he served as a Eu- charistic minister, lector, and hospital minister. In 1988, Happy Birthday to: he received the Apostolic Blessing from Pope John Paul August 5: Oscar Lee Hirsch, Walter Ebert, Emmy Blaschke II. Daniel loved to travel with his wife JoAnn. Their many August 6: Millie Migl trips included: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, August 7: Geri Darilek Canada, and 48 of the 50 states. August 10: Martha Ann Joseph, Joanie Honingschmidt Survivors incude his loving wife of 62 years, JoAnn 502 N. Ave. C, Shiner, Tx. 77984 August 11: Trey Rainosek, Kylie Brooks (Pavlu) Jalufka of Victoria; long-time friends, Gina and (361) 594-3352 August 12: Kenneth Trojcak Randy Janak and Linda and Bud Hankins, all of Victoria; At Need Funeral Services and Funeral Pre-Planning Godchildren, Taylor Janak of Victoria, Stayton Jalufka of Moulton, Stephanie Gomez of Chandler, Arizona, Cody Advertise with us! Jalufka of Shiner, and Molly Jalufka of Moulton, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Claude Jalufka; and sisters, Jeannette Evans and Marlyn JANAK S Jalufka. ’ In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dio- COUNTRY MARKET cese of Victoria Education of Seminarians Fund, Harbor 1938-2020 Hospice, Holy Family Catholic Church, Our Lady of Vic- Thank you for letting us serve you for 82 years. tory Catholic School or donor’s choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at H H www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com. CUSTOM PROCESSING FOR CALF, HOG & DEER we are online CALL TODAY! (361) 798.2985 monday - friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 noon lavacacountytoday.com WWW.JANAKPACKING.COM Shiner Gazette | Thursday, August 6, 2020 | Page 7 Major Livestock Show Turkey orders due Aug. 7 Lavaca County 4-H members who plan to exhibit turkeys at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Shiner SPORTS Houston Livestock Show, and/or the Austin Live- stock Show must order chicks by Friday, Aug. 7. Orders with payment may be taken to the County Shiner Comanche volleyball, Extension Office. Please call 361-798-2221 for ad- ditional information. football teams open practice Major Show Lamb and Goat Tags orders due Aug. 21 All 4-H or FFA mem- wether dams, breeding bers who plan to exhibit goats and wether does a lamb or goat at any of to be shown at the major the major stock shows in livestock shows must be Texas must order tags for validated. their projects by August Tag orders may be 21 . Tags will be $16 each. placed at the County Ex- All market lambs, mar- tension Office or with ket goats, breeding sheep, your Ag Science Teacher. ANNIVERSARIES Happy Anniversary to: August 11: Todd & Donna Brown

Subscribe to The Shiner Gazette Shiner head football coach Daniel Boedeker (left) chats with St. Paul head football coach Jake Wachsmuth about Call (361) 594-3346 or COVID19 safety procedures for football practice. Photo by email us [email protected] Mark Lube. HLIVESTOCK REPORTSH Shiner senior volleyball player Emma Herman practices HALLETTSVILLE her setting Monday during the first day of practice. Photo by Mark Lube. TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 CATTLE ON HAND: 1459 WEEK AGO: 2285 YEAR AGO: 1718 The market continued it’s steady to higher pace. Better quality classes sold mostly steady to $3 higher. Demand continues good. Rains although spotty helping pasture conditions. Packer cows and bulls sold $6 to $8 hihger on approx. 150 hd. total. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361- 798-4336. PACKER COWS: Canner & Cutter Cows: 57-77; Utility & Fat Cows: 53-74; Light Weight Canner Cows: 44-55; Poor/ Weak: 35-45. PACKER BULLS: Heavyweight Bulls: 91-100; Utility & Cutter Bulls: 84-92; Light Weight Canner Bulls: 75-86. STOCKER AND FEEDER CALVES AND YEARLINGS: NO. 1 STEER & BULLS CALVES: Under 200: 160-192.50; 200-300: 156-185; 300-400: 142-175; 400-500: 134-165; 500 - 600: 126-150; 600-700: 118-140; 700-800: 110- 132.50. NO. 1 HEIFER CALVES: Under 200: 145-186; 200-300: 138-172.50; 300-400: 128-165; 400-500: 126-162.50; 500-600: 120-140; 600-700: 112-124; 700-800: 100-118. REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 350-700: 125-170. Comanche linemen run through drills Monday evening at Shiner’s first football practice. Photo by Mark Lube. HALLETTSVILLE

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CUERO FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 CATTLE ON HAND: 1156 WEEK AGO: 1424 There were 97 cows and 18 bulls. The packer market was much higher as demand is increasing while supply is small. Tops on bulls and cows were up $6-$10 depending on quality. The calf market was higher by an average of over $3/cwt. It was a very active and strong market across the board. This market report is available on Facebook as well as on the web at www.cuerols.com. PACKER BULLS: all weights: 75-99. PACKER COWS: Canners & Cutters: 40-79; Poor & Weak: The Shiner offense works on running plays Monday at prac- 25-39. tice. Photo by Mark Lube. PALPATED: 4 bred: 70-81. PAIRS: None. STEER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: None; 200-249 NOTICE Lbs.: None; 250-299 Lbs.: None; 300-350 Lbs.: 164-174; DO NOT CALL 594-2831 FOR POLICE 350-400 Lbs.: 141-168; 400-450 Lbs.: 136-164; 450-500 Lbs: 136-155; 500-550 Lbs.: 133-153; 550-600 Lbs.: OR ANIMAL SERVICES • FOR SHINER POLICE 132-147; 600-700 Lbs.: 125-137; 700-800 Lbs.: 117-129. Senior Kiley Michalec works on serving. Photo by Mark Lube. 594-3339/Non-emergency • 9-1-1/Emergency BULL CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 250 Lbs.: 109-200; 250- FOR ANIMAL SERVICES 594-3339 300 Lbs.: 133-170; 300-350 Lbs.: 126-160; 350-400 Lbs.: 145-167; 400-450 150Lbs.: 142-166; 450-500 Lbs.:139- 165; 500-550 Lbs.: 132-147; 550-600 Lbs.: 129-148; Don’s Automotive, L.L.C. 600-700 Lbs.: 119-137; Over 700 lbs.: 108-124. BOEDEKER AG SUPPLY, LLC HEIFER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: None; 200- “Serving Our Community Since 1980” 250 Lbs.: 139-152; 250-300 Lbs.: 141-150; 300-350 Lbs.: 134-170; 350-400 Lbs.: 133-150; 400-450 Lbs.: 131-148; • Diagnostic Computer Scans • 32% LIQUID FEED SALE 450-500 Lbs.: 130-137; 500-550 Lbs.: 125-142; 550-600 SAVE $10 PER TON Lbs.: 120-138; 600-700 Lbs.: 115-150 - replacement; Over ASE Certified • State Inspections • 700 Lbs.: 101-118. Prices good August 8 - 27 • General Automotive Repair • Highway 95, Moulton • (361) 596-4902 CUERO LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. •SALE EVERY FRIDAY• Highest Prices Paid! We appreciate your business! 1817 Bridge Rd., Cuero 361-275-2329 We deliver or you can pick up! www.cuerols.com CALL TODAY TO HELP YOUR CATTLE REMAIN PRODUCTIVE 361.594.3831 WE INVITE YOU TO BE 862 FM 958, Shiner, Texas (Midway) A PART OF THE SALE! Page 8 | Thursday, August 6, 2020 | Shiner Gazette

COUNCIL Continued from Page 1 Texas German Society Aug. 13 Drivers License pandemic first broke in As such, the council valuations), but as Mayor Schedule March, shattering oil in- voted unanimously on Fred Hilscher noted at business meeting cancelled • Hallettsville — Court- dustry markets and its Monday to move forward Monday’s meeting, “it’s The Lavaca/DeWitt Chapter of the Texas German house Annex — Tuesday and related jobs first, long with what is now known still one of the lowest Society has cancelled its plans for the business Wednesday — 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; before the illness began as “no-new-revenue” tax municipal tax rates of any meeting on Thursday, Aug. 13. Closed from 12 noon-1 p.m. making its slow march rate of 26.83 cents per city in the area.” Due to the Coronavirus, the Texas German So- 798-9398. across the Lone Star State. $100 valuation for the How that rate will be ciety will follow will adhere to the recommended • Gonzales — Sarah DeWitt As Councilman Greg coming year. applied across the full restrictions issued by the CDC and Governor Ab- (across from Wal-Mart); Texas Murrile noted at the That new terminology, budget remains to be bott’s office and the regularly scheduled meeting Department of Public Driver’s meeting as well, the true part of the Senate Bill 2 seen. Council also agreed will not be held. License Office — (830) 672- plunge in oil prices won’t tax relief bill signed into Monday to schedule sev- As the year progresses, any information or 3328; Monday-Friday: 8:30 likely be fully realized law by state lawmakers eral budget hearings in updates about the Texas German Society, meet- a.m.-12 (noon) and 1:15 p.m.- until valuations are cal- in Austin as part of the coming days in order to ings, programs, and/or events will be shared with 4:30 p.m.; Defense Driving culated once again a year 2019 legislative session, begin hashing those num- members. courses instructed the first and from now, as current oil replaces what was once bers out. third Saturday of each month. and gas valuations are still called as the “effective The first of those was • Cuero — Courthouse; based, at least in part, on tax rate.” held yesterday (Wednes- Notice to all Veterans, individuals Texas Department of Public market prices and oil busi- Essentially, it is the day, Aug. 5) and the sec- The Lavaca Veterans Please call 361-798-3289 to Safety Driver’s License Office ness activity from when rate needed to generate ond takes place a week Service Office is now see- set up your appointment. — (361) 275-6154; Monday- times were still strong the same amount of tax later on Wednesday, Aug. ing Veterans or individu- I am only in the office Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12 noon and within the industry. revenue as the year prior. 12. als by appointment only. Wednesday-Thursday, so 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. “We won’t likely see That rate is up slightly Council members will When you do come in for leave a message and I will Please call before travel- the full brunt of all that from its current year’s tax meet again on Wednesday, your appointment, a face call back to get you set up. ing to any out-of-town driver’s until go through this pro- rate of 25.5 cents per $100 Sept. 2, to finalize the mask will be required. Donald McAfee, Lavaca license office to verify required cess again next year,” valuation (due largely to coming year’s budget and If you don’t have a face Co. Veterans Service Of- documents and any unsched- Murrile said. those lowered mineral tax rate numbers. mask, one will be provided. ficer - 361 798-3289 uled office hour changes. theShiner Gazette Classifieds hel p wanted WE ARE GROWING. WE ARE GROWING. hel p wanted COME GROW WITH US. COME GROW WITH US. HELP WANTED: Meat pro- HELP WANTED: Howard’s HELP WANTED: General HELP WANTED: We are look- cessing department. Janak Convenience Store seeking Farm Labor. Benefits include ing for a talented customer Packing Inc. (361) 798-2985. full time and part time workers. vacation, sick leave, hosp. ins., support representative to join (27-tfn) Must be 18 or older. Call 594- dental, vision, 401k, ESOP. our dedicated team and pro- 4200. (30-tfn) Apply in person at Cal-Maine vide exceptional customer estamos contratando Foods, Inc., 1680 CR 431, service that is the hallmark of NOW HIRING Waelder, Tx. 78959. Mon-Fri. our company. Please follow the tiempo completo 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (830) 540-4105, instructions on techless.com/ AD DEADLINE: todas las FULL-TIME [email protected] careers. 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Lavaca County We are looking for energetic, compassionate, dedicated employees! is seeking qualified applicants for the JOIN OUR TEAM Deputy County Clerk, Grade 4.  Laboratory - Medical Technologist (MT) - Full Time Nights OF QUALITY This is a fulltime position with full benefits.  Med/Surg Department - LVN - Full Time Nights PROFESSIONALS! Applications and job descriptions are available at the  Med/Surg Department - RN - Full Time Nights  Public Screener - CNA or MedicalAn Equal-Opportunity Assistant (MA) - Full Time Institution Lavaca County Clerk’s office in the Courthouse Annex, CLINIC: L.V.N. – full-time. Prior 412 North Texana, Hallettsville, Texas or county An Equal-Opportunity Institution experience working in a physician’s office webpage co.lavaca.tx.us. All applications are to be JOB OPENING or clinic setting preferred. Prior experience returned to the County Clerk’s Office by the closing date on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 4:30 pm. Lavaca with Electronic Health Records preferred. AnJOB Equal-OpportunityFOR OPENINGMORE INFO: Institution Full benefits available. Competitive salary. County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does (361) 485-6830 not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, JOBFOR OPENINGMORE INFO: Apply on line at political affiliation, disability, origin, sex or age. (361) 485-6830 www.yoakumhospital.org FOR MORE INFO: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER JOIN OUR TEAM (361) 485-6830

OF QUALITY Lavaca County is accepting applications PROFESSIONALS! and resumes for the EMS Director position. This is a full-time position with full benefits. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Applications are available at the Lavaca County (C.N.A.) – FULL-TIME. Med/Surg. Judge’s Office in the courthouse, 109 N. LaGrange Day shift. Experience required. CPR St. Hallettsville, TX (361-798-2301) or on the county website at https://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/page/lavaca. certification required. Full benefits Jobs.Openings. Applications and resumes are to be available. Competitive salary. returned to the County Judge’s Office by closing date Apply on line at of Wednesday August 5th, 2020 at 3:00pm. Lavaca County is an Equal Opportunity Employer www.yoakumhospital.org and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER religion, political affiliation, disability, origin, sex, age or veteran status. JOIN OUR TEAM THE INDICATED POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE WITH OF QUALITY WAELDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROFESSIONALS! FULL OR PART TIME SCHOOL MT/MLT – FULL-TIME. Night shift (6:30pm-6:30am) COUNSELOR OR SOCIAL WORKER – 7on/7off. One (1) year clinical lab experience preferred. MLT – A.A. Degree and ASCP/AMT certification required. FULL OR PART TIME MT-BS Degree and ASCP/AMT certification required. SECONDARY GIRL’S COACH Must be able to work independently and be proficient in all areas of the laboratory – Chemistry, Microbiology, FULL OR PART TIME CUSTODIANS Hematology, Immunology, Transfusion Services, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing. Full benefits Massage Therapist AND PARAPROFESSIONALS available. Competitive salary. Ability to work in a dynamic spa environment, SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS* MT/MLT – PRN (AS NEEDED). Nights, days, week- provide a Massage Therapy Program that AND BUS DRIVERS ends. One (1) year clinical lab experience preferred. MLT offers quality services to a diverse population. – A.A. Degree and ASCP/AMT certification required. MT- Must maintain and coordinate schedule BS Degree and ASCP/AMT certification required. Must be • Great staff, Flexible administrators, Supportive School able to work independently and be proficient in all areas and meet desired quota established by GHS Board, Less Bureaucracy and Paperwork of the laboratory – Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Administration. Will collect fees for services • 10-20 minutes from Gonzales, Flatonia, Luling and Moulton Immunology, Transfusion Services, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy rendered and maintain required financial • 25-40 low traffic trip from Shiner, Bastrop, Smithville, and Specimen Processing. Competitive salary. records. Will help with the day to day Lockhart, Weimar, and Schulenburg operations of Rejuvenate. OSHA Bloodborne • Veteran, proactive campus and district administrators PHLEBOTOMIST – PRN (AS NEEDED). Schedule • Minimal disciplinary issues on either campus. varies early morning to late evenings and weekends. Pathogens III. • No student cell phone hassles (cell phones prohibited Phlebotomy Certification required. One (1) – two (2) during entire school day) years experience preferred. Must be proficient in collecting High School graduate or equivalent • Substitute employees are eligible for free breakfast specimens from all age ranges – newborn to geriactric. Ad- Current Massage Therapy License required. equate computer skills and specimen processing required. and lunch Competitive salary. To apply or inquire, • Call Darren Kesselus at 830-239-5621 for questions contact Human Resources. *High School Diploma subs $60, Bachelor’s Apply on line at 830.672.7581, ext. 1003 Degree Subs $75, Texas Certified Subs $95 www.yoakumhospital.org 1110 N. Sarah Dewitt Drive Apply at www.waelderisd.org or EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Gonzales 78629 search for: Waelder ISD Jobs for a direct link Shiner Gazette | Thursday, August 6, 2020 | Page 9 the Word ads: minimum charge: Shiner Gazette 38¢ per word for first insertion; $7.60; Re-Run charge $7.20 36¢ per word for each subsequent Classified display: consecutive insertion of same wordage. $6.15 per column inch ad deadline: Noon mondays Classifieds 361.594.3346 | [email protected] for sale MISCellaneous

FOR SALE: Select fill dirt, Anyone wishing to donate old Gladney Harrell Bill Sharp limestone, gravel. Call (361) and used glasses may drop off (361) 772-6555 (361) 550-6469 293-1252 (cell) anytime. Gar- at the Shiner Gazette office, LJ Chumchal Russell Machacek l a n d S c h l e n k e r . ( 5 - t f n ) 1509 N. Ave E. Sponsored by (361) 293-8487 (361) 772-6221 Shiner Lions Club. FOR SALE: Champ Stride ex- ercise bike $100 OBO; Kirby JK CARPENTRY available 503 Avenue F • Shiner, Texas • 77984 vacuum/shampooer 2001 lim- for repairs, remodels, finished Office • (361) 594-8282 ited edition $100 OBO; Smith carpentry & decks. No job too cornerstone-properties.com • e-mail: [email protected] Debra Bartel, Broker • 361-550-1070 Corona manual typewriter $25. small. Contact Jack at (361) (VBOR - MLS- TAR - NAR) Brandi Erwin, Agent • 361-484-1715 (361) 258-1734. (31-3tp) 594-8476. (21-tfn) SHINER Van Newby, Sales Agent • 361- 772-1836 Custom Printing • 921 S. Peck St. - 3 BD, 2 1/2 BA, 2 CG, corner lot SOLD WWW.TEXASHOMETOWNREALTY.NET livestock Envelopes • Business Cards • Hackberry St. - 112 X 112 corner lot, city utilities FOR SALE: Breeding age • Raffle icketsT & more YOAKUM registered Angus and Brangus No minimums - Free delivery NEW • 202 E. Gonzales - Magnificent Victorian home, 5 BD, 3 BA, 4608 bulls for sale. $2000 and up. J Lavaca County Office Supply 361-798-4364 - Hallettsville sq. ft., 5 fireplaces, 2 dining areas, 3 living areas Bar Angus. (361) 798-6558. NEW • 604 W. Grand - Historic 4 BD, 2 BA home near downtown (4-tfn) We haul off dumping trash. Clean up property. Tear down Yoakum. Upgraded electrical and plumbing, CA/H FOR SALE: Gentle black An- houses, barns, mobile homes. • 106 Hefferman - 3 BD 2 BA, 1/2 acre lot with mature trees SOLD gus, Sim Angus and black Lim- Call (361) 655-2984. (44-tfn) • 2 acre commercial lot, 905 U.S. Hwy. 77A, additional acreage available ousine bulls and Charolais for sale. Fertility tested. Delivery In home private sitter for el- • 84 CR 315 - Beautiful country compound, 2 BD 2 BA main home with 102 W. Fifth St., Shiner available. Family owned & op- derly. References. (936) 332- 2 BD 1 BA guest home & 1 BD 1 BA guest home SOLD www.pesekproperty.com erated since 1975. (979) 263- 5887. (31-3tp) • 218 W. Grand, downtown building, 88x50 ft., office Jeff Pesek, Agent Dwight Pesek, Agent 5829. (19-tfn) • 111 Dallas St. - 3 BD 1 BA, totally remodeled, large corner lot [email protected] [email protected] • 803 US Hwy 77A - Commercial bldg. w/5000 sq. ft. includes 1500 sq. (361) 772-3702 (361) 550-7266 garage sales AD DEADLINE: ft. home, hwy. frontage w/great visibility & easy access Shiner Lucie’s Project Flea Market • CR 323- 30 acres, farm house, great building site NEW 221 Koether St. - 3BD 1BA, Updated, Wood Floors, 1 Car Open every Thursday- Garage, Mraz Addition NEW 1311 N Ave F: 3BD/2BA, 2263sqft, REMODELED, Awe- Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. for lease for rent In Sheridan behind NOON MONDAYS some Kitchen, Huge mstr bath, Lrg yard Dollar General (12-tfn) FOR LEASE: Office space. THE STORAGE SHOP, NEW 310 N Ave G: 5BD/3BA/1HB, 3074sqft. Custom log home, 1250 square feet. 711 N. Ave. MOULTON: For rent storage Lrg yrd, Pool, outdoor entertainment D., Shiner; adjoining Shiner units. (361) 772-4834. 2421 FM 966 - 2BD/1BA PENDINGHome on 4 acres, 1,184sqft recently Gaslight Theatre. $715/mo. built, beautiful views of the Shiner country-side advertise One year lease agreement. 5126 FM 966 - 6 acres in ShinerPENDING ISD, future homesite with beautiful views (361) 594-2079 (Gaslight The- NEW 110 N Ave F - 2BD/2BA Craftsman, with large upstairs bo- PENDING atre). (26-tfn) nus room, original wood floors, high ceilings in the Shop NEW 305 S Ave E - 100+ y/o Victorian on 12ac, 6BD/3BA, Old Slabs,Slabs, Pier Pier && Beam, Beam, PENDING Gazette classifieds work! Shiner Hatchery, In town REDUCED Classifieds Mobile Mobile Homes New 208 S. Ave I - 4BA/2BA, 3202sqft, 1.5acres, Victorian, Shiner Original Wood Shiner • Leveling • Elevating notice 1220 Hilltop Rd.- 3BD/2BA, 1932sqft, updated kitchen, garage/ American • Leveling • Elevating apartment, mature trees, additional 1.09ac available Legion • Stabilizing 311 S Avenue E - 3BD/1BA homeSOLD with 2 car garage, Central Air/ Post 201 • Stabilizing GRANT ENGINEERING SERVICES Heat, updates, Tree covered lot PUBLIC NOTICE Yoakum 1972 U.S. Hwy. 90A E Located in Schulenburg, TX Located in Schulenburg, TX The County of Lavaca is soliciting a Request for Quali- 209 Orth - 2BD/1BA Home, 1,204 sqft, Central Air, Mature The Post is not taking fications from a qualified engineer/engineering firm Trees, Corner Lot reservations until (registered to practice in the State of Texas) for engi- NEW 0000 CR 419 - 257.8acSOLD ranch, cross fenced, 7 ponds, 979-505-0067 electricity, will divide further notice. 979-505-2123 neering services to include budget/scopes of work/cost 979-505-0067 estimates for the preparation of the General Land Office 3086 FM 531 - 3BD/2BA withSOLD 2 car garage, Shiner ISD, Country (GLO) CDBG-MIT application for funding flood mitiga- Views, Large Live Oaks notice tion projects, and planning for future flood events, and Moulton the subsequent preliminary and final design plans, bid Scooter’s Bar - 8118 total sqft, 2 Bars, Stage, 2nd Story office documents, and necessary interim and final inspections area, investment GRANT WRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES required by the County for the implementation of the 135 FM 1295 - Formally “Rosie’sPENDING Hideaway” - 1.59 acres, 1996 sqft, PUBLIC NOTICE GLO project(s) if the County is awarded a GLO con- updated, meeting hall, restaurant, can be converted to a home tract. Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business The County of Lavaca is soliciting proposals for con- 000 CR 257A - Home and 56 acres, 3BD/1BA Home, Beautiful Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are en- sultant/management services for grant writing services country property with live oaks and a creek, wildlife couraged to submit proposals. for the preparation of GLO CDBG-MIT Hurricane Har- Hallettsville vey application for funding flood mitigation projects and Please submit one (1) copy of your statement of quali- 1464 CR 182 - 18 acres, NicePENDING views, pond and pier, mature trees planning for future flood events and the subsequent im- fications, resumes of key personnel, references and a 118 PVT RD 4008 - 3BD 1BA, 8.89acres, Garage/Workshop, plementation of the GLO CDBG-MIT project if the Coun- list of jobs performed under this or similar programs to: Large Barn, Ezzell area, Oaks, Wildlife ty of Lavaca is awarded a contract. Section 3 Residents Keith Mudd Gonzales and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, NEW 10ac - cabin, storage barn, pond, recreational whitetail, pigs, varmints Lavaca County Judge PENDING Small Business Enterprises and Women Business En- 000 Rosebud Ln - 1 acre lot in the Lakewood subdivision, Man- PO Box 243 terprises are encouraged to submit proposals. Hallettsville, TX 77964 ufactured house with new two car garage, wildlife Please submit one (1) copy of your proposal of services Cripple Creek Ranch - 460 ac, High Fence, 5BD/4BA 5000sqft Proposals must be received by the County no later than with a statement of qualifications, resumes of key per- Home, Whitetail, Exotics, Year round hunting 3P.M. on August 19th, 2020, to be considered. 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LCRS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 new cost burdens, based on the size of their average, about $7 an hour for their shift work to their patient transfer needs, Woytek said, were to close its doors or workforce. in the evenings, work that’s often done after which brought private ambulance services to pull out of Lavaca County For Lavaca County, that law took effect they’ve already put a full day in their respec- the county in the form of Aiken. for any reason. during the 2015-16 budget year, Woytek said. tive supervisory roles. According to Woytek, Aiken already had Moulton Mayor Mark At that time, every county department Upon hearing the hourly rate, members of service contracts in hand with both local hos- Zimmerman agreed. was impacted, and every county department Shiner city council were appalled. Council- pital districts (Yoakum Community Hospital “That needs to stay in had to adjust their personnel budgets and man Greg Murrile probably summed it up and Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville) the hands of people we can hiring practices to accommodate those new best: “Our high school students can make by the time he learned the service might be manage,” he said. “Don’t expenses. more money than that at a part-time summer locating to Hallettsville. get me wrong, we want the For many, that meant the elimination of cer- job,” he said. To meet service demands, it was a necessity best EMS service possible tain part-time posts or the shifting of part-time Having trained, reliable personnel sitting the former county judge said. Plus, he said for our citizens, wherever workers to full-time status to make the most of around waiting for an ambulance call just he wasn’t about to try and exclude a private they may happen to live the newly required benefit offerings. County doesn’t work. business from coming here, simply because in the county. I just don’t leaders budgeted additional dollars that year Firstly, rescue services require a very what they did might compete with their own think something that im- to help many of the larger departments make specific skill set. Lots of schooling involved service. portant need to be in the the changes that needed to occur, Woytek said. for those who take them, often on borrowed But with Aiken now picking up most trans- hands of a private corpo- The county’s rescue services, although not money. Plus, trained paramedics and EMTs fer runs, so went a good chunk of the county ration.” technically a direct county department—it don’t have to travel far to pick up much higher service’s incoming revenue. Most of those Zimmerman has vis- was established in 1973 to operate as its own paying gigs just beyond county lines. calls involve doctor-ordered transfers from ited with the newspaper self-sufficient entity, with the commissioners Colorado County, for instance, pays its en- local hospitals to larger medical facilities, on multiple occasions court charged with the salary and benefits try level EMTs more than double that amount elsewhere. now about EMS service of its director only—needed to adopt similar said the county’s EMS Director Michael Furrh. Unlike roadside emergency calls—where shortfalls, especially in his personnel changes to attain compliance with Incidentally, Furrh also sits on the Shiner the ability of the person to pay for that service hometown. He said they of- the new law. city council, is an officer with Shiner’s fire- may be nonexistent—those transfer calls are ten turn to ambulances out That was a major shift for the county’s fighting volunteers, and has been named by likely covered (at least partially) by some type of Fayette County when it EMS service. Since its inception, Lavaca almost everyone quoted in this article as one of insurance. They’re quite nearly guaranteed comes to service needs in County Rescue Services operated largely on of the leading candidates to fill the Lavaca paychecks. Moulton. a volunteer basis, meaning either true no-cost County directorship vacancy. Indeed, Colorado County EMS Director Woytek produced sev- volunteers or, in more recent years, volunteers As is often the case, pay problems can lead Furrh says, transfer runs are where his depart- eral binders full of budget who got paid only on a per run basis. to manpower problems, and manpower prob- ment sees its largest chunk of revenue each planning materials he’s Given changes through years involving far lems to service issues. year, with EMTs in his department making kept through the years. In stricter training, certifications and qualifica- That was realized locally in the form of regular runs to Houston and Austin hospitals. the 2014-15 budget year, tions for medical personnel, that volunteer service response times. Both hospital patient But as Woytek put it, if the local ambulance rescue services person- practice was largely abandoned in favor of transfers and emergency calls lagged, a point service was forced to choose between making nel costs totaled some paying part-timers on a per run basis. They raised to county commissioners time and local emergency calls or transferring patients, $435,817, numbers that may be paid a nominal rate to staff a full shift, again through the years. they should always pick the former. They are, progressively increased but they earned more when whenever they got Judge Mudd said he’s heard of instance after all, the Lavaca County Rescue Service, $675,000, budgeted, by the called out to make a run. where local hospitals were left waiting for he said. 2017-18 budget. Unfortunately, many of those same pay patient transfer for as long as 12 hours. For With Aiken now firmly seated in the county, That budget, although practices haven’t changed much through the emergency calls, where somebody might by some have entertained motions of possibly not fully funded by the years in Lavaca County, Leopold and Shultz seriously injured or dying—particularly when privatizing the entire operation. county, is approved annu- said of the service practices earlier this week. calls came in from across the county in places That would not be the best of options, ally by each member of the Both are fulltime supervisors within the like Shiner or Moulton—it could take as long Judge Mudd said. commissioners court, in- service, but to cover manpower shortages, as 45 minutes for an ambulance to arrive. “It would leave our entire service in the cluding the judge and the both also regularly work night shifts for the So bad were the delays that officials at hands of the private sector,” he said, which four commissioners, who department. As trained paramedics and the county’s two hospitals in Yoakum and could leave the local citizenry hanging without by state law are entrusted 20-year department veterans, they earn, on Hallettsville began to seek out alternatives a service of any kind, if one day, that service with fiduciary responsibil- ity of independently veri- fying and approving each line item of the budgets they approve each year. GonzalesHealthcare.com “To say no one on the court was informed about the issues with that service up to now is simply not an accurate assessment,” Woytek said. Moving forward, inter- im director Leopold said that plans were already in place to regularly staff the EMS facilities in Halletts- ville, Shiner and Moulton, which should vastly im- prove response times in all towns. Yoakum has its own service, apart from the countywide service. As it rightly should, Judge Mudd said, considering Yo- akum not only has its own hospital but also because they regularly service pa- tients in both Lavaca and DeWitt counties. Still, it will take all those agencies—Lavaca County EMS, Yoakum EMS, out-of- county and private ambu- lances services, as well as first responders in all the communities served—to truly fix those problems, Judge Mudd said. Leopold agreed. Improving local pay scales is part of the solu- tion, no doubt, but bet- ter managing those who earn that pay will also be a prime concern. Bet- Now More Than Ever, ter training and equip- ping those staff and the agencies they work with regularly also needs to an We’re Here! utmost priority, they said. “It’s going to take all Sievers Medical Clinics of us working together to make that happen,” she said. 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