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CHUCK GRAFE, STAFF WRITER Lift Station. The amount of the contract is [email protected] Supak’s bid was $289,800 and was $33,227.54 begin Aug. 20 Three bids were let by Halletts- one of two received, the other from The council gave the nod to Amend- ville City council for projects at its Mercer Construction of Edna. Mercer’s ment 1 of the engineering General CHUCK GRAFE, STAFF WRITER second meeting of the month Monday bid was $350,600. Land Office (GLO) contract. [email protected] evening. The bid came in $54,265 over the The grand total of Hurricane Har- The Hallettsville ISD board of trust- • N.G. Painting, LP out of Kerrville amount budgeted vey relief grant is $279,939 and the ees met Monday in a special meeting was awarded the bid for repainting • The 2020 Streets Improvement city will be required to maintain a to mull over the start of the new school the Ridge Street Ground Storage tank. project was awarded to H & C Con- detailed budget into the official record year. N.G. won out over 11 other bidders struction, Inc. of Shiner. of the GLO’s Community Development A plan to start the 2020-2021 school with an offer of $120,600. H & C’s bid was $69,546.88 and and Revitalization division. The grant year Aug. 20 was approved by the board. The project came in $51,140 under came in $249.12 under what was pertains to drainage on S. Dowling St. The original start date was Aug. 13. budget. budgeted. The Hallettsville Police Depart- Training for new teachers will begin • Supak Construction, Inc. from Or- The council gave the nod to Amend- ment received 371 calls in June with Aug. 3-4 and other teachers will start chard had the low bid for the Voskamp ment 1 contract. SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 14 training Aug. 5. LHD Board receives audit report JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER cash is still flat. So, I tell you that is [email protected] an A-plus in itself.” The Lavaca Hospital District In reference to patient revenue, Board of Directors met in a regular Whitley reported that the hospital’s meeting Monday evening hearing total gross patient revenue grew $2.5 its audit report for the year ending million. Dec. 31, 2019. “While there was a decrease in Representing BKD CPAs and in-patient volume, there was an Advisors of Waco, Deborah Whitley increase in out-patient services of displayed a power-point presenta- $2.6 million,” Whitley said. “That’s tion reporting on the hospital’s his- wonderful. The great news is in net tory of collections, liabilities, income patient service revenue, where you statement and operating expenses. collected 48 percent of that.” Whitley spoke of the conversion Whitley compared LMC’s success the Lavaca Medical Center con- saying there are a lot of hospitals she ducted at the beginning of 2018 and goes to see that their gross revenue rated the hospital’s cash flow regard- services are increasing, but they are ing collections as well as net patient not collecting for it. revenue has glowing numbers. “You collect 48 percent of your “You are now 18 months past your increase and I would tell you, that’s conversion and I will tell you, you pretty much an A as well,” Whitley passed the test,” Whitley said. “You said. probably made a strong A.” Whitley also spoke of issues go- Whitley said a very high percent- ing on with health care including age of hospitals that do a conversion the Medicaid 1115 waiver, patients to cash flow is very low. switching to Medicare Advantage “For you, your cash was flat. You plans, and the affects of COVID-19 have the same amount of cash flow on hospitals. from Dec. 31, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2019,” DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Whitley said. “When specifically Lavaca Medical Center Mainte- Preparing for the season ahead looking at the balance sheets, you nance Supervisor, Thomas Janak, Brahma head football coach Tommy Psencik and Cody Robert chat after Thursday’s workout. Advanced sports instructions paid off all your accounts payable presented this month’s departmen- began Monday, July 13 and run from Monday the Thursday. UIL announced on Tuesday morning that the fall sports season that you allowed to grow at the end tal overview. will begin as originally planned for Class 1A through 4A and a delay in starting for Class 5A and 6A. Photo by Chuck Grafe. of 2018. You paid these off and your SEE LHD, PAGE 14 Texas Education Agency sets back-to-school guidelines Siegel defeats Handley JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER With public health consider- document should be developed [email protected] ations in mind, TEA recognizes in consultation with teachers, The Texas Education Agency that COVID-19 can infect people staff, and parents to ensure a for Pct. 3 commissioner (TEA) released a nine-page of all ages and recommends that plan of safety for all. guidance document Friday af- school system leaders should In addressing attendance, JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER with 68.37 percent (147) ternoon detailing the steps in do everything feasible to keep TEA said the requirement of [email protected] votes. Royce West collected helping support Texas school students, teachers, staff and the students attending 90 percent Following the primary 31.63 percent (68) of the systems plans for re-opening for community safe. of the day’s course is offered in election run-offs, held Tues- county votes. the 2020-21 school year. In regards to establishing order to be awarded credit, and/ day, July 14, Kenny W. Sie- Hegar was also the choice Regardless of whether a a guide for reopening schools, or be promoted to the next grade, gel soundly defeated Cleve for Democrat Party voters school system starts at the date TEA based its recommendations would remain in force for the Handley for the Precinct across the state picking up currently planned, or the local according to the Center of Dis- 2020-21 school year. 3 seat on Commissioners’ 52.31 percent of statewide school board votes to change ease Control (CDC). Based on the guidelines, stu- Court. The race was the only voters. the school system’s calendar Research conducted by the dent attendance may be earned one appearing on the ballot Hegar will now face Re- to delay the start of the school CDC has found that although through the delivery of virtual for Lavaca County Republi- publican Party incumbent year, the guidance addressed children do get infected with CO- instruction and any parent may can Party voters. Senator John Cornyn in the • On campus and virtual VID-19, with some having severe request that their student be Siegel picked up 76.42 general election in November. instruction. outcomes, relatively few children offered virtual instruction from percent (512) of the votes, In the race for the Demo- • Administrative activities are hospitalized, or have severe any school that offers virtual while Handley received 23.58 crat Party’s pick for Texas by teachers, staff, or students symptoms. instruction. However, if a parent percent (158) of the votes Railroad Commissioner, that occur on school campuses In addition, the American chooses virtual instruction and from Precinct 3 voters. Lavaca County voters favored or virtually. Academy of Pediatrics noted, later wishes to switch to on-cam- With Siegel facing no op- Chrysta Castaneda with 53.81 • Non-UIL extracurricular “COVID-19 risks must be bal- pus instruction, they can do so, position in November, he percent (113) votes, while sports and activities. anced with the need for children but school systems are permitted will take over the Precinct 3 Roberto R.“Beto” Alonzo • Any other activities that to attend school in person. Given to limit the switch to occur only position on Commissioners’ received 46.19 percent (97) teachers, staff, or students must the lack of physical access to at the end of a grading period. Court in January. votes. complete that cannot be accom- school, leads to a number of Regarding practices to pre- The Pct. 3 Commission- Across the state, Democrat plished virtually. negative consequences that vent the virus from entering the ers chair is currently held Party voters also voted for • Visits by parents and the place children at considerable school, TEA said schools must by Frankie Bates, who has Castaneda giving her 61.95 general public. risk of morbidity, and in some require teachers and staff to served since January 2019, percent of the votes. cases mortality.” self-screen for COVID-19 symp- when he was appointed Castaneda will face Re- The Agency’s guidelines re- toms before coming onto campus the position following R. W. publican Party candidate quire school districts to post for each day. Brown’s resignation from the James “Jim” Wright in No- parents and the general public In addition, parents must en- court. vember. its plan, one week prior to the sure they do not send their child In the run-off for the Dem- •••••••••••••••••••• start of on-campus activities to school on campus if the child ocrat Party’s candidate for The above vote totals are and instruction, a summary they has COVID-19 symptoms, or is U. S. Senator, Lavaca County considered unofficial until will follow to mitigate COVID-19 lab-confirmed. Democrat Party voters gave the final canvassing of votes lavacacountytoday.com spread in school campuses. The SEE TEA, PAGE 14 the nod to Mary “MJ” Hegar take place. Page 2 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Henry Joe Jasek's FIFTY YEARS AGO TOWN CHATTER FROM THE Members of the team are Bobby The Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fall 2020 has been PAGES OF THE 9 Wetbacks Stratmann, Paul Herring, Clyde cancelled due to the virus. Tickets for the prize-drawing will McAfee, William Jackson, Thomas be sent out to parishioners. An addition to this Non-Picnic Hallettsville Nabbed Newton, Frank Gutierrez, Carl Er- Picnic may be an on-line auction. Tickets for a 2020 Kawa- A total of nine wetbacks from vin, Kenneth Lucke, Mike Mikeska saki Mule with Trailer that were started for the Spring Picnic Mexico were apprehended in this and Gary Appelt. will continue to be sold for the Fall 2020 No-Picnic Picnic. Tribune-Herald county within a week. The manager is Charles Lucke Tickets are one for a $35 and three for $100. Tickets may July 21-24, 1970 They were picked up Sunday, and he was assisted by James be purchased at the Sacred Heart Rectory and also at July 12th and were jailed here be- (Smoky) Appelt. Hoffer’s Drive In Grocery.… fore they were turned over to the The Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Barbecue Chick- Democrats Border Patrol. 12-under Wins en (P-T-G) plates-to-go with trimmings and dessert has been Early Sunday, Highway Patrol- set for Sunday, Aug. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the to Decide on man Johnny Aycock picked up six Golf Tourney Knights of Columbus Hall (drive thru only). Meal tickets at wetbacks, who were hitchhiking Two teams tied for first place in $10 per plate will be sold at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Candidate for from Victoria northward to Hal- the local best choice tournament, Hoffer’s Drive In Grocery, Lavaca Farm Equipment and lettsville. posting a score of 12-under-par. Sacred Federal Credit Union. For any questions, contact County Judge On the winning teams were the Knights of Columbus Hall at 361-798-2311. Proceeds Four men have applied for the In Hong Kong James Quitta, Howard McMillan, will benefit a Charity Fund.… nomination for Lavaca County Richard Kolonko of Halletts- Robert Gindler, Lloyd Skeleton St. Peter Lutheran Church will once again sponsor a judge for the General Election ville recently spent a six-day leave and Dean Smith. Blood Drive on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 8:15 a.m.- 12:30 in November. in Hong Kong from aboard the The other team included Jimmy p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. With the South Texas Blood They are Claude Mullins of Navy ship USS Tom Greene Co. Rouse, Dr. Harvey Renger, C.J. and Tissue Center’s report of increased blood shortages Speaks, Wilbert D. Roznovsky, LST. Zavesky, Emil Treptow and Tootsie caused by the continued cancellations of blood drives, W.A. Hobbs and G.H. Gerdes, all Richard enlisted in the Navy for Zavesky. you are encouraged to be a donor by using the QR Code three from Hallettsville. four years. In second place with 10-under found on posters advertising the drive to register for an Mullins, as retired school su- He was recently promoted to 3rd were Roy Abshier Jr., Curtis appointment time. Also available is using the website www. perintendent, is a rancher in the class electrician. Carter, Tom Vawter, Bob Cooley southtexasblood.org or calling 361-576-3651, as donors southern part of the county; Ro- and Alfred Pohl. must have an appointment time in order to be a donor. All znovsky is presently a Justice of Parking Notice donors will be offered a free COVID-19 antibody test. For the Peace in Pct. 1; W.A. Hobbs, I am taking these means in re- Little League any additional questions regarding donor eligibility, please City Marshal of Hallettsville; minding all citizens to park their call 1-800-292-5534. and Gerdes is the Auditor of vehicles as designated by the park- All-Stars The following couples are wedding anniversaries (50 or Lavaca County. ing stripes around the Courthouse The 1970 Little League All-Stars more years): Guthrie and Beverly Blahuta — 51st Wedding The candidate whose name Square. that advanced to Area finals include Anniversary on July 19; Linard and Dot Harper — 62nd will appear on the Nov. 3rd bal- The improper parking law will Mike Shimek, Randy Mikulenka, Wedding Anniversary on July 19; Charles and Delores lot will be nominated by the be enforced. Edwin Gallia III, Ronald Rother, Sommer — 55th Wedding Anniversary on July 24. May God Democratic Executive Commit- – Jim Goode, Chief of Police Patrick Rehm, David Michalec, bless these couples with many more Happy Anniversaries.… tee of Lavaca County. James Konvicka, Russell Honish, Dale Tanner, Mary Cargile, Margie Price, Hubert The committee is headed At the Movies Mark Holbrook, Gregory Davis, Gerlich, Wayne Adams, Anthony Petru, Daniel Drozd, all by president R.J. Pesek of Hal- • Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, James Pekar, Ronald Bollom, of Hallettsville, Paul Ganter of Santa Fe, correctly guessed lettsville. “Two Mules for Sister Sarah,” Daniel Field, Martin Pustka, John Guyana as the South American nation where English Applications for the nomina- starring Clint Eastwood and Shir- Dornak and Larry Svab. is the official language. tion are still being accepted by ley Maclaine. The manager was Keith Davis The majority of the population, however, speak Guyanese the committee with the deadline • Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, who was assisted by Marvin Field. Creole, an English-based creole language, as a first lan- Aug. 3 “Frankenstein Must be De- guage. Guyana is part of the Anglo-phone Caribbean. Only the Democrats will be stroyed.” Bucek & Sons Guyana was formerly named British Guiana which was the allowed to place a candidate on name of the British colony, part of the British West Indies the ballot since the Republicans Teenage Farm Specials (Caribbean), on the northern coast of South America, now have no candidate. • Imperial sugar, 5 lb. bag, 63¢. known as the independent nation of Guyana (since 1966). The person elected Nov. 3rd Team Finishes • Blue Bell Gold Rim ice cream, The first European to discover Guiana was Sir Walter Ra- will take office after the bal- 1/2 gallon, 99¢. leigh, an English explorer. lots have been canvassed. This as Runner-up • Round steak, 99¢ a pound. Guyana extends over about 214 thousand square kilometers means the new county judge The Local Lions Club Teenage • Weingarten’s fryers, 30¢ a in the north of the South American continent. In the west it will serve four years plus about Farm Club team lost in the finals pound. borders with Venezuela, the south with Brazil, to the east six weeks. of the Tri-County Tournament to • Alcoa aluminum foil, 12x25, with Surinam and has access to the Atlantic Ocean. Gus Strauss Jr. of Yoakum was the tournament host Weimar 12-5 29¢. Wayne Adams of Hallettsville is this week’s winner of the appointed to the post July 15th. in the finals Saturday night. Compiled by Chuck Grafe $5 gift certificate, courtesy of the Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union in Hallettsville.… NOTE: There are five Wednesdays this month, so we will draw again on July 29. MEETING NOTICES TRIVIA QUESTION: What two streets in Hallettsville have the same name • American Legion Hudgeons a Vietnam Veteran to join the #80 AF&AM meets the third Art meets at 6 p.m., second as two heroes of the Alamo? VFW Post 230 and Auxiliary Associates of Vietnam Veterans Tuesday of month, Masonic Wednesday of each month, Hal- If you know the answer to this Trivia, please call the Tribune- Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 5. of America (AVVA), both men Lodge Building, Fink Drive. Meal let Oak Gallery. Herald at 798-2481 and ask for Henry. • Lavaca Memorial VFW Post and women are welcome to join begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by • Hallettsville Writers’ Group The Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union sponsors the Trivia 6382 and Auxiliary Meeting, AVVA. For more information on meeting, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second Wednesday of on the second, fourth, and fifth issues of the Tribune-Herald, Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Sacred AVVA contact Marie Ridgeway, • The Lavaca County Com- each month, 1:30 p.m., Lavaca so the Trivia winners will be printed only in these issues. Heart Parish Center. Doors open Chapter representative at 281- missioners Court meets at 10 County Historical Museum meet- TODAY’S THOUGHT: at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 p.m. and 684-0698. a.m. every second and fourth ing room. The truth may be stretched thin, but it never breaks, meeting at 7 p.m. • Hallettsville City Council Monday of the month, Com- • Hallettsville Garden Club and it always surfaces above lies, just as oil floats on • The Vietnam Veterans of Meeting, first and third Monday missioners' Court Room, Lavaca meeting, every third Thursday, water. America and the Associates of of every month, 6 p.m., City Hall County Courthouse. at the Garden Center at 2 p.m. Please email your “Town Chatter” news to the tribunehe- Vietnam Veterans of America Annex. • The Health Ministry of Hal- Guests are welcome. Please [email protected]; fax it to 361-798-9902, or mail it to meet the first Thursday of each • The Board of Directors of lettsville the meets last Monday call Dianne Appelt at (214) 906- P.O. Drawer 427, Hallettsville, Tex. 77964. month at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel the Lavaca Hospital District of the month, 6 p.m., Methodist 1157 or Melba Hynes at (361) Texas. Any veteran serving from meets at 5:30 p.m. third Mon- Church Annex, 502 E. 4th St. 798-0746 with any questions 1957 to 1975 is invited to join day of month, Meeting Facility, Call Barb Koehn, RN, 772- concerning rental reservations. the Vietnam Veterans (VVA). Lavaca Medical Center Health 7498. • The Lavaca County Demo- For more info on VVA, contact and Wellness Center, 1400 N. • The Hallettsville STARZ crats meet the third Wednesday THANK YOU Earl Cummings at 979-263- Texana, Hallettsville. meets first Monday of month, of each month, 6 p.m., Jalisco’s I would like to thank everyone who voted for 4222. — You do not have to be • Murchison Masonic Lodge 6:30 p.m., Jalisco Café, 706 Restaurant, 706 E. 4th in Hal- me, and for Cleve. Thank ya’ll for getting out E. 4th Street, Hallettsville. Call lettsville. to vote! It has been a long road coming to this! Angela Tullos at 798-3100. • The Whole Food Way — Join Good luck to Cleve in his future endeavors! Hallettsville • Friends of Hallettsville us and learn a healthier way Thanks again to everyone who voted for me, Downtown Revitalization to eat and live. Meetings are and I pray I will not let ya’ll down. 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Legion AG issue guidance to Membership religious private schools Attorney General Ken Paxton last week issued a Drive set guidance letter to religious private schools in Texas, in- The Hallettsville forming them that local public health orders attempt- American Legion Aux- ing to restrict their reopening next month violate the iliary met Wednesday, United States and Texas Constitutions and the Texas July 1 at the Legion Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Grace Point Youth feed 100 homeless people Hall. A meal was en- Moreover, local orders seeking to restrict the re- On July 13, Jesse Colunga, Veronica Lopez, Vanessa Lopez, and the youth of Grace Point - Hallettsville fed 100 joyed with the Legion- opening of religious private schools or institutions is homeless people and handed out cold water to them as they prayed for and ministered the Word of God to those naires. inconsistent with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive in need. This ministry is on the hearts of those who took their love to the streets and they will be doing this At 7 p.m. President orders, and therefore, are invalid. monthly. Keep them in your prayers as they reach those who in many cases have no other prospects. For more Irene Szwarc called the No such orders of any sort have even been men- information contact Pastor Ben Hunt at Grace Point Church 281-543-1969. meeting to order fol- tioned in Lavaca or DeWitt counties, but they have lowed by the opening proven a major point of contention in some of the ritual. larger metro areas of the state. Roll call of officers “As the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed just last and committees was week, there are robust constitutional and statutory taken. Minutes of the protections unique to religious individuals and com- Coronavirus Food Assistance last meeting were read. munities, specifically including religious private In the absence of trea- schools,” Paxton said. “In accordance with the pro- surer there was no fi- tections granted by the First Amendment and Texas nancial report. law, this guidance allows religious private schools to Program-CFAP Available Mary Ann Pavliska determine for themselves when to reopen free from Agricultural producers in Lavaca and In order to do this, producers will reported Bingos are still any government mandate or interference.” surrounding counties can now apply for receive 80 percent of their maximum not being held at the lo- USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance total payment upon approval of the ap- cal nursing homes. Program (CFAP), which provides direct plication. Due to Covid-19, Mass Guidelines at Sacred Heart, St. payments to offset impacts from the The remaining portion of the pay- election of officers for coronavirus pandemic. ment, not to exceed the payment limit, 2020-21 will at held Mary’s, Ascension, St. John Churches Applications will be accepted through will be paid at a later date nationwide, at later date. All of- The virus pandemic is dren who can’t keep them Aug. 28, 2020. Through CFAP, USDA is as funds remain available. ficers and committees growing instead of lesson) at Sacred Heart, St. making available $16 billion for vital Eligible commodities include: will stay the same until ening. Many people are Mary’s, Ascension or St. financial assistance to producers of agri- • Livestock (cattle, hogs, sheep) then. becoming complacent and John must wear a mask. cultural commodities who have suffered • Non-Specialty Crops Under unfinished not taking the proper pre- A few disposable will a five-percent-or-greater price decline • Specialty Crops business, drawing for cautions. be available at the main due to COVID-19 and face additional • Applying for Assistance the quilt was discussed. Msgr. John Peters entrance of the churches significant marketing costs as a result of Producers of all eligible commodi- The drawing will be talked to the Bishop on and a few cloth ones for lower demand, surplus production, and ties will apply through their local FSA held later in the year. Thursday about requiring sale at the rectory. disruptions to shipping patterns and the office. Documentation to support the The Auxiliary will everyone to wear a mask Anyone not wearing a orderly marketing of commodities. producer’s application and certification not have a meeting in at Mass here at Sacred mask may not come in for We also want to remind producers may be requested. August but the will join Heart and the mission Mass. This is for the safety that the program is structured to ensure Contact 361-798-3277 ext 2. Legionnaires in a mem- parishes for everyone’s of everyone. Hopefully the availability of funding for all eligible Producers can find additional infor- bership drive. safety. He said he would this will help cut down on producers who apply. mation at farmers.gov/cfap. The birthday song support any pastor who the virus in our Church was sung for: July birth- wants to do that. and our Community. days - Susan Hlavac, Therefore, beginning Thank you for your Earlene Patek, Rose Wednesday morning, support and cooperation Mary Etzler, Lois Dor- June 24, anyone coming in this endeavor. nak, Phyllis Steffek, to Mass (except small chil- God bless you. Margaret Kallus, Jean Wheelis and Cecelia Janak. August birthdays - Margarete Ap- Texas Day by Day pelt, Laura Henke, Pat Zabransky, Lillie Bal- Courtesy of TSHA usek, Mary Ann Pav- Compiled by Murray Montgomery liska, Bernice Jurica and Lillian Harned. Cecelia Janak, Doris October 21st, 1917 -- New oil Janak, and Cornelia Jones will bring the well starts Ranger boom cakes for the Aug. 5 On this day in 1917, McClesky No. 1 came meeting. in. This oil well began the boom in Ranger, The August Member- Texas. By June 1919 twenty-two wells were ship Drive will begin at being drilled in the area and eight refiner- 5:30 p.m. Prospective ies were open or under construction. Ranger members are encour- may have had 30,000 residents at one time. aged to attend. Pictures from the boom days show derricks The meeting ad- sprouting up like trees throughout the town. The boom also brought the usual social ac- journed with a clos- companiments--gambling houses, brothels, ing prayer by Chaplain and frequent killings in the oilfields. By 1921, Mary Bright. however, the boom was over.

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Notice to all Veterans, individuals St. Peter Lutheran Victoria College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Spring 2002 graduates are shown in this October 2019 The Lavaca Veterans Service Office is now seeing Church Summer Tea photo. Pictured are, front row from left, Kristin Schacherl, LaShonda Hopkins, Juliet Ramos and Amanda Marti- Veterans or individuals by appointment only. When nez. Second row, Lauren Rollans, VC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director Laura Crandall and Kaylin you do come in for your appointment, a face mask is cancelled Dworsky. Third row, Chelsye Hernandez, Rachel Caka and Cerenity Venglar. Back row, Trey Claybrook, Candace will be required. The St. Peter Lu- Garcia and Rogelio Razo. If you don’t have a face mask, one will be pro- theran Church Women vided. Please call 361-798-3289 to set up your in Mission Summer Tea appointment. I am only in the office Wednesday- scheduled for Aug. 1, Eleven students graduate from Thursday, so leave a message and I will call back has been cancelled due to get you set up. to Covid.… Donald McAfee Call the church of- VC’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program Lavaca County Veterans Service Officer fice at 798-2808 for Eleven students graduated from Crandall said the students had to 361 798-3289 further information. Victoria College’s Physical Therapist As- scramble to take their national licensure sistant Program at the end of the Spring exams. 2020 semester. “We were shut down, and for about The graduates were Rachel Caka, three weeks we only did online work,” Kenneth Claybrook, Chelsye Hernan- Crandall said. “We were allowed to come dez, Amanda Martinez, Juliet Ramos back in mid-April to do the last few and Rogelio Razo, all of Victoria; Kaylin weeks of our hands-on skills to complete Dworsky of Hallettsville; LaShonda the class which ended later than normal. Hopkins of Telferner; Kristin Schacherl We had to divide the class into groups of of Shiner; Cerenity Venglar of Placedo; 10 or less, have the students wear masks and Lauren Rollans of San Angelo. and do lots, and lots of sanitation while “I am very proud of this class,” said we were in class.” Laura Crandall, instructor and VC Physi- VC’s Physical Therapist Assistant cal therapist program chair. “They kept Program offers a two-year Associate going and remained focused despite of Applied Science degree. Successful hardships caused by the COVID-19 completion of the program will enable pandemic. I know some of their families graduates to take the National Physical felt the impact of economic and job loss Therapist Assistant Licensing Examina- while they were trying to complete their tion. education. The class also had moms For more information on Victoria and dads who had to home school their College’s Physical Therapy Assistant children while trying to complete their Program, call (361) 582-3346 or email courses. It was rough, but they did it.” Laura. [email protected]. Hallettsville Community Church Shoe Distribution set for Aug. 1 The Hallettsville shoes will be given out Children must be Community Church Shoe to any school-aged chil- present in order to re- Distribution has been dren who are present ceive shoes. set for Saturday, Aug. 1 during this time. Shoes Safety guidelines will from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at are given on a first-come be followed for Covid-19. 605 S. Glendale St. in first-serve bases. Sizes Social distancing will be Hallettsville. and quantities are lim- implemented and masks New athletic type ited. are required. BIGTIME BINGO Every Monday Night Schulenburg KC Hall Early birds -7:00 p.m. Regular Session - 7:30 p.m.

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Derek Grahmann, left, and Jason Jansky won first place in the second flight. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Dennis Matula, left, and partner Ricky Stiewert hit approach shots on No. 1 Sunday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald Kolache Klassic draws 59 teams CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR Annual Kolache Klassic total of 124 to win by [email protected] Saturday and Sunday at one stroke over Ray Puc- Derek Grahmann and Municipal Golf Course. ciarello and Joe Pena of Jason Jansky along with Jansky and Grahmann Victoria. the father-son team of Joe fired a 12-under Saturday The Zappes shot nine- Zappe II and son Colton and came back with a under (67-68-135) and won first place in the 43rd 63 Sunday for a 36-hole had to birdie the last hole (No. 5) to pull out a one-stroke win over Father and son Joe Zappe II and son Colton won the fifth flight. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald second place of Wesley Patek and Mitchell Davis TOURNEY CANCELLED ADVANCED SPORTS INSTRUCTIONS BEGIN of Shiner. Due to Covid-19, the Zappe II is a native of DeWitt/Lavaca Special Hallettsville and lives in Olympics annual golf Victoria. tournament which was Alex Seydler and Bud set for Monday, Aug. 1 Hernandez of Weimar has been cancelled. won the top flight with A prize drawing is a 27 under (60-57-117). being held to support They bested Pee Wee fees needed for the ath- Porter and Ben Lake of Victoria for first. Porter letes to compete in local and Lake shot a 26-under and state events. (59-59-118). “The joy of our ath- Doug Wilson and Clay letes’ experience is Fullick Cuero of were truly beyond words,” third with a 58-61-119. coach Rick Stiewert Jason Moeller and said. “Without the golf Brett Mozisek won the tournament, there is a third flight with a 17 great need of support.” under 127. They shot a 27 Saturday and 64 on Sunday for a two-stroke win over Jim Syptak and CHUCK Jayson Zahradnik. Rich- GRAFE ard and Trey Laughlin also fired 124 but had to settle for third. The Kolache Klassic Under the hat is Hallettsville ISD assistant principal/coach Scott Cottenoir The tournament drew two-person was back to teeing off on No. 1 Saturday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald 59 teams (159 players). the way it used to be with the maximum of 59 teams entered in the tournament held Saturday and Deven Wood attempts to pull in a pass at Thursday’s workout. Advanced 1993 BASETBALL Sunday. Sports Instruction began Monday, July 13 at Hallettsville High School. Chuck Tournament director Grafe/Tribune-Herald Bobby Stratmann, who is Brahmas win 14-inning marathon also the president of the CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR marathon that was ev- Hallettsville Golf Associa- [email protected] ery bit of a playoff atmo- tion, said he had to turn In a season where just sphere. down several teams. about every district game Bonewald (2-0) also No one could actu- resembled the playoffs, the ended up the winning ally tell me when the Brahmas pulled out a 14-in- pitcher in relief of Chans tournament began. Even ning marathon over Sealy Chapman. He pitched the director of the initial April 4, 1993, In a year two scoreless and hitless tourney can’t remember. where every team was com- innings and faced the I called it the “43rd An- petitive and only two teams minimum of batters. nual” because I figured I made the playoffs. Rice Chapman went 12 in- would be close. Consolidated and Sealy nings and threw 150 pitch- I talked to two guys were surely playoff worthy. es in a Herculean effort. who said they haven’t Greg Bonewald obvi- CHANS CHAPMAN He struck out 11 and gave played in the tournament ously decided enough was by legging out an infield up two earned runs. in 30 years and another enough and singled home hit, stole second went to Sealy scored two runs said 25 years. Zachary Grafe in the bot- third on a wild pitch before in the visitor half of the The first place win- tom of the 14th inning to Bonewald grounded a 1-1 second to send the game ners split $750, which is give the Brahmas a 4-3 pitch down the third base to extra innings. more than any tourna- win here Monday night line to decide the issue. The teams combined ment around offers. over Sealy. Bonewald’s hit ended for 21 hits and 22 strike- Golfers came out of the Trace Patek sets up to pass during Thursday’s workout at Brahma Memorial Grafe led off the 14th a three-hour, 55-minute outs. bushes so to speak to play. Stadium.. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald Page 6 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, July 22, 2020 OBITUARIES BUDDY BOEHM ELEANORA F. SCHAEFER BOHUMIR BENEDICT PUSTEJOVSKY Buddy Boehm, 72, of Hallettsville, Eleanora F. Schaefer, 82, of Halletts- Bohumir Benedict Pustejovsky, 92, of passed away Monday, July 13, 2020. ville, heaven gained a Special Angel, Hallettsville, went to be with the Good He was born on March 24, 1948, to Thursday, July 16, 2020 and the earthly Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Rudolph J. and Agnes Seger Boehm, world lost a wonderful soul. He was a member of Sacred Heart but was raised by Henry and Minnie She was born in Lavaca County on Catholic Church. Seger, in Hallettsville. Feb. 18, 1938, to Joseph A. and Cecelia Bohumir was born at home on Nov. On Aug. 15, 1970 he married Caro- Janak Fikac. 8, 1927 to Julius and Annie (Konvicka) lyn Lange at Sacred Heart Catholic She lived a wonderful and full life. Pustejovsky. He was one of eight chil- Church in Hallettsville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church dren. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic in Hallettsville. He attended Pagel Settlement School for a short time Church of Hallettsville. Eleanora and Calvin Schaefer were married June 15, and then stayed home to help his parents on the farm. Buddy touched many lives through his music. He 1955, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Witting. He met the love of his life and his “Jewel”, Mary Ann was a member of multiple bands including Herbert She and Calvin recently celebrated 65 years of mar- Bolech, at a dance at Wied Hall. They were married on Kloesel and the Knights of Dixie, Johnny Bush and riage. April 21, 1954 and settled on their farm, where they the Bandoleros, the Country Knights, Moonglow Most people probably knew Eleanora as Ellie from raised six children. Orchestra, Nite Session and Opry Show bands in her days working at Wal-Mart where she worked for 25 Bohumir was an honest, hardworking farmer, raising Yoakum, Giddings, Refugio, Edna, Cuero, and In- years. She had a big personality and was very outgoing. tomatoes, corn, cotton, peanuts, sweet potatoes and tur- dustry. He shared the stage with many legends She was loving and kind-hearted, but also could give keys. When farming could no longer fully support the including Johnny Bush, Willie Nelson, Frenchie you a good set down if needed. She was also about as family, he went to work for Weingarten’s in Hallettsville. Burke and many more. His piano was even played stubborn as they came; a trait that has, no doubt, been After its closing, he and Mary Ann worked together at by Ray Charles. handed down. Tex Tan Leather Company in Hallettsville, and later he Buddy owned Buddy’s TV and Communications for The most important part of her life was her family. also worked in the oilfield for T&L Lease Service, then 44 years before retiring. He was a lifetime member She loved having all the family come together whether as a bricklayer’s helper for Mark Klekar, and lastly for of the Knights of Columbus. Throughout his life it was a holiday, a simple barbecue, or meeting up for Better Beverages Inc. he was an active member of the Lions Club and Saturday morning coffee. Some favorite memories were He retired in 1989 and no one was happier than him President of the Rotary Club. He was also one of when family got together to make homemade ice cream when Mary Ann retired in 2001 and they could spend the original members of the Lavaca County Rescue in the summer or apple strudels in the fall. She made their time together taking care of the cattle down at Low Service. He was also a member of the Texas Peace the best cinnamon rolls, chicken salad and strudels. Country, hay-making and attending livestock auctions. Officers Association. Eleanora is survived by her husband, Calvin; two In 2016, as his health started deteriorating, he re- Buddy is survived by his wife, Carolyn; six chil- sons, Roy Schaefer (Jean), and Douglas Schaefer; (Sha- quired more care, the difficult decision was made and dren, Steven Boehm and wife, Laurie; Deacon Daniel ron); daughter Debbie Smith (friend John Leonard); he became a resident of Stevens Nursing and Rehabilita- Boehm and wife, Jennifer; Sarah Holmes and hus- daughter-in-law, Melinda Schaefer Grahmann; brother, tion Center in Hallettsville, where he remained until he band, John; Matthew Boehm, Rachel Boehm, and Paul Fikac; three sisters, Mary Deloach, Rita Janak and became ill and passed away at Lavaca Medical Center. Laura Boehm; seven grandchildren, Dustin, Brooke, Annie Wagner; seven grandchildren, Clinton Janssen, Bohumir loved his Czech music, and was an accom- Kayla, Robyn, Tricia, Alyssa and John, and one great- Tracey Janssen (Melanie), Megan Ripley (Jacob), Ja- plished accordion player, which he learned to play by ear grandchild, Peyton. cob Schaefer (Ashley), Jonathan Schaefer (Michelle), as a young boy. He could hear a tune once and the next Buddy was preceded in death by his parents; his Cory Schaefer (Gwen), Aaron Schaefer (Sidney), and thing you know he was playing it. Many family holidays uncle, Henry and aunt, Minnie Seger; brother, Ed- 12 great-grandchildren, Bentley Janssen, Liesel Ripley, and birthdays were spent listening to him play and sing ward Nesrsta, and three sisters: Martha Lynn Head, Rory Ripley, Taylor Schaefer, Addison Schaefer, Brook- with everyone joining in. Lucy Ann Lucas, and Barbara Hajek. lyn Schaefer, Aubrianah Schaefer, Timberley Schaefer, In the early days, he and Mary Ann loved to go danc- Videos of Buddy’s Music can be found on Jackson Holt, Caitlynn Holt, Ashtyn Schaefer and ing with their friends or to wedding dances, often taking this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/ Grayson Schaefer. the children with them. In his younger days he liked playlist?list=PLq_-kxDDMyp1tN7ungo45v6ohm- Eleanora was preceded in death by her son, Timothy going squirrel and coon hunting with his dogs but was 9JnUuMK Wayne Schaefer; five brothers, Leonard, Frank, August, most fond of deer hunting. He couldn’t wait to get that More photos and information about Buddy can Joseph and Anthony Fikac, and a sister Sidonia Klekar. “big buck” on opening day and show it off. He loved be found on his website: http://buddyboehm.pow- Visitation began at 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 21 at Sacred hearing reports from other family members and seeing erfulpublications.com https://www.facebook.com/ Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Rosary was the pictures. He also enjoyed going to the various area buddy.boehm recited at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 picnics and especially loved all the good food served Visitation began 5 p.m. Thursday, July 16 at a.m. Rev. Gary Janak officiated. at them. His favorites were chicken noodle soup, fried Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cem- chicken, dressing, stew and any and all sweets! Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, etery. Bohumir leaves behind to mourn and miss him with July 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Halletts- Pallbearers were: Clinton Janssen, Tracey Janssen, heavy hearts: his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Ann; his ville. Msgr. John Peters officiated. Jonathan Schaefer, Cory Schaefer, Jacob Schaefer, children, Gail (Jerry) Tesch; Pam (Michael) Etzler; Arleen Burial burial followed at Sacred Heart Catholic Aaron Schaefer, Jacob Ripley, Tommy Kainer and Me- (Monte) Werner; Gary (Carol) Pustejovsky; Mary (Allan) Cemetery. gan Ripley. Leopold, and Brenda (Billy) Mitchon, all of Hallettsville. Pallbearers were Matthew Boehm, Dustin Boehm, Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grand- John Holmes II, Juan Carlos Arreola, Sean Barnett, choice. children and four great-grandchildren on the way. Brian Jakubek, Marcel Hobizal and Donnie Belicek. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at Bohumir was preceded in death by an infant son; Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s www.kubenafuneralhome.com. his parents; his siblings, twin sister, Hedwig Pustejo- choice. vsky, Theresa Steffek, Fred Pustejovsky Sr. and Ludwig Words of comfort may be shared with the family DOROTHY EVELYN MORISAK Pustejovsky. He was also preceded in death by three at www.kubenafuneralhome.com. Dorothy Evelyn Morisak, 86, of Shin- infant siblings, twins, Julius and Justina Pustejovsky er passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. and Vlasta Pustejovsky. Dorothy was born in Shiner to Emil Visitation began at 9 a.m., Saturday, July 18 at Sacred Lad Trojacek, CSD, CSP and Rosie (Janca) Meyer on Feb. 16, Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Rosary was re- Insurance and 1934. cited at 9:30 a.m. Financial Services Agent She lived in Shiner until her marriage Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., at the church. to Jerry Morisak. They moved and lived Msgr. John Peters officiated. 501 Summit St. in Houston for 44 years, raised a family, Burial followed in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Schulenburg, TX 78956 then retired and moved back to Shiner. Pallbearers were his grandsons: Brian Klekar, Jeremy Tel 979.743.2120 Dorothy loved being with her family, cooking, baking, Tesch, Nickolas Werner, Garet Pustejovsky, Grant Puste- Cell 979.743.0330 canning, listening and dancing to polka music. Her most jovsky, Reid Leopold and Hunter Mitchon. [email protected] relaxing times were sitting on the porch with Jerry, her Honorary pallbearers his granddaughters: Holly Auto - Home - Life - Commercial - Health dog and cats. Her favorite color was lavender. Stovall, Brooke Cummins, Kellan Mikulenka, Paige Win- ter, Kenzie Etzler, Morgan Rollert, and Taylor Mitchon. After Jerry’s passing in 2014 she moved to the Southern Knights Senior Living Community in Tom- Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic ball. Dorothy quickly made many friends and became Church or to a charity of donor’s choice. Words of comfort a social butterfly. may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneral- She was a leader and mother figure to many of the home.com. First Baptist Church residents there. She enjoyed playing dominoes, arts and Hallettsville crafts, bingo, singing-a-longs, joking and having fun with

the other residents and staff. She was loved dearly and ADELA CLARA PATLOVANY Wednesday November 6, 2019 will be missed by all. Adela Clara Patlovany, 97, of Halletts- FBC• offices5:00 – 6:00are openp.m. Christmasnormal business Program hours. kids’ rehearsalDorothy is survived by her daughters, Dianne ville, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. M-Th 9-4. Tucker (Robert); Cynthia Justus (Shane), and Cheryl She was born on Nov. 26, 1922, in • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Youth Group FBC Sunday morning worship services are Wawarosky (Jimmy); sons, Gary Morisak (Darlene), Schulenburg to Henry Jr. and Emilia • Noopen TeamKID for attendance on campus. and Kenny Morisak; grandchildren, Bryan Morisak (Tif- Schramm Christ. Masks• No are Rewind suggested (Adult and Bible are availableStudy) for your convenience at the main entrance. fany), Justin Morisak (Lesli), Ashley Little (Jake), Kevin On Sept. 18, 1944, she married Bourke, Rose Vasquez (Alex), Nicole Cantu (Matt), Car- Edward J. Patlovany at Sacred Heart SunFridayday July November 26, 2020 8, 2019 rie Smith(Aaron) and Tyler Brooks; great-grandchildren, Catholic Church in Hallettsville. She • 9:15• a.m.5th NoQuarter Sunday – GameSchool end,classes until on midnightcampus - Austin Morisak, Kaylee Morisak, Kendall Morisak, Char- was a member of Sacred Heart Quilting Circle and contact office for current SS class info • 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service on campus lie Morisak, Kameron Bourke, Jackson Little, Jordyn Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Saturday, and online November 9, 2019 Little and Cohen Cantu; numerous nieces and nephews. Adela was a smart, hardworking, sweet, and caring • 5:00• - 8:008:00 p.m. - 12:00 Y2 Bible noon Study YP & House Fellowship Workday Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Emil woman. She loved her family, being a Catholic, her Ger- Monday July 27, 2020 and Rosie Meyer; husband, Jerry Morisak, and several of man traditions, deer hunting, baking, eating kolaches, •Sunday No Nursing November Home Visits 10, 2019 her Southern Knights Senior Living Community family. and quilting. She could make the most beautiful quilts. • 6:30 p.m. Online Ladies Bible Study • 9:00 a.m. Donuts, juice, milk, coffee Public visitation took place from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Family loved her and already miss her very much. (Call for information) Wednesday, July 15 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home. Adela is survived by two sons, Eddie Patlovany • 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages All services are available via live stream on our Private funeral service was held with burial at Shiner and wife, Beth, and James Patlovany; daughter, Marcy • 10:30website: a.m. www.fbchallettsville.com Morning Worship Service Catholic Cemetery. Beerman and husband, Ken; sister, Evelyn Mendel; six •and 6:00 our Facebook p.m. Christmas page: FBC Program Hallettsville. Choir Practice In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: South- grandchildren, David, Jamie, Lance, Justin, Kristi and • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Y2 Bible Study (HS Grads/Collegeern Knights age studentsSenior Living) Community, 27919 Johnson John; 15 great-grandchildren, Cole, Reid, Trent, Presley, We are on the internet: www.fbchallettsville.com Rd., Tomball, Texas 77375 in Dorothy’s name. https:// Emma, Taylor, Thomas, Katherine, Christopher, Ayden, EmailMonday [email protected] November 11, 2019 Phone (361) 798-2227 southernknightsalc.com/ William, Samuel, Madison, Alice, and Benjamin, and Find us on these Facebook pages: • 10:00 a.m. Stevens Arrangements were entrusted to Thiele-Cooper Fu- great-great-grandson, Abel. FBC Hallettsville • FBC Hallettsville Youth • VBS - FBC Hallettsville neral Home, Yoakum. Adela was preceded in death by her husband, Ed- First Baptist Church welcomes you to all services held at 501 East Second Street in Hallettsville. We have Sundayward; parents; School daughter-in-law, Marilyn Ann Patlovany, classes for every age, and nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers through age 3 on Sunday mornings.and For four more brothers, Bennie, Lawrence Sr., Leo and Clar- information, please call the church office at 361-798-2227. Be sure to visit our website at www.fbchallettsville.encecom Christ.. JASE ROMAN MOZISEK HALLETTSVILLE Visitation will begin at 9 a.m., Thursday, July 23 at Come worship with us! July 25, 2013 Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville. Rosary will be Yo u were so very, very special from the very start TRIBUNE-HERALD recited at 10:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 Find us on FacebookWe! held FBC you in Hallettsville our arms, but mainly FBC in our Hallettsvillehearts. Youth VBS - FBC Hallettsvillea.m., all at the church. Msgr. John Peters will officiate. You have gone to play with Angels in Heaven up above 361.798.2481 (All attendees must wear masks). Although you were with us for just a little while AD DEADLINE: Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. You left special memories Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s that will live forever in our Hearts. NOON MONDAYS ONLINE AT choice. All our love, LAVACACOUNTYTODAY.COM Words of comfort may be shared with the family at GiGi, Pa, Aunt Mimi, Addi, Mama and Daddy www.kubenafuneralhome.com. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 7 OBITUARIES HUBERT JOHN STIEWERT MARY ANNIS (EDWARDS) DEBORD GLENN JOSEPH GRAHMANN Hubert John Stiewert Jr. was born Mary Annis (Edwards) DeBord, Glenn Joseph Grahmann, 68, of on Aug. 25, 1931, to parents Hubert Sr. 91, passed away Wednesday, July 15, Hallettsville, passed away Friday, and Ida Jahnz Stiewert of Carmine. 2020. July 17, 2020. Hubert and his five sisters grew up in She was born Sept. 20, 1928 in He was born in Hallettsville on the area and Hubert attended Sand- Yoakum to Rueben and Wilie Pearl Feb. 26, 1952 to Sylvester J. and Mil- town School. (McGrew) Edwards. dred Zappe Grahmann. Hubert was baptized onOct. 23, She was a strong, courageous He graduated from Sacred Heart 1932 and confirmed on April 14, 1946n woman and was the matriarch of her School in Hallettsville. He attended at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. family. Southwestern Business College and the University In 1952, Hubert was drafted into the US Army. She married Calvin Lockstedt and of Houston in Houston. He had many vivid memories of his 4-year term he they were blessed with three chil- He made a career as a computer programmer served during the Korean War. Although sobered by dren, Sharon, Teresa and Kelly. She and systems analyst. what he saw in the conflict, he was very proud of his suffered the loss of Calvin in 1982. Glenn is survived by his mother, Mildred; military service. She met and married her beloved daughter, Jennifer Tromble of Utah; brother, Allan Hubert was a longtime member of American Le- Henry DeBord. Henry and Mary Grahmann and wife, Jamie of Hallettsville; sister, gion Post 654 in Houston. Annis traveled the world and were avid dancers Janice Logan and husband, Pat of Houston; two On May 29, 1957, Hubert was united in marriage enjoying the golden years until Henry’s passing in grandchildren, Andrew and Lucas Tromble, and to Margaret Ann Gilliam. They made their home in 2015. Grief and faith were a part of Mary Ann’s life, several nieces and nephews. Houston and raised their children. when she also suffered the loss of her daughters, Glenn was preceded in death by his father, Syl- Hubert was a loving husband, and a loving father Teresa Marlene Belcik in 2009 and Sharon Ann vester Grahmann. to Debra Ann and Rick. Anders in 2018. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a private ser- In later years, Debra became a resident of the Survivors include a son, Calvin “Kelly” Lock- vice will be held. Brenham State Supported Living Center. Hubert and stedt II of Victoria; three grandchildren, Larissa In lieu of usual remembrances, the family asks Margaret would visit as often as possible, enjoying Johnson, Brandi Belcik and Chase Belcik; two that donations be made to the charity of their quality time with Debra and bringing treats to her great-grandchildren, Jessa and Garrett Johnson; choice. and the other residents they grew to know and love. Henry’s children, Nora Singer, Henry DeBord III, Words of comfort may be shared with the family In their spare time, Hubert and Debra enjoyed time Joyce DeBord and Mary Jane Pipher; sister, Billie at www.kubenafuneralhome.com. spent with friends, going to dances and enjoying the Jean Drozd of Victoria; brother, Walter Glen Ed- live music and a few cold beverages together. wards (Juanita) of Hochheim; a host of extended Hubert began employment as an electrician in family and friends. HLIVESTOCK REPORTSH 1961 with Manning Electric in Houston, with whom She was preceded in death by her parents; he would spend his entire career. He was very knowl- husbands, Calvin Lockstedt and Henry DeBord; HALLETTSVILLE edgeable in his trade and was known for his great daughters, Teresa Marlene Belcik and Sharon Ann TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020 work ethic. His kind and caring nature would shine Anders; sisters, Sandra Hearn, Mildred Fluitt and CATTLE ON HAND: 1728 often as he would do electrical work for those in need infant sister, Willie Fay; brother, Rueben Lester WEEK AGO: 1322 YEAR AGO: 1536 at no charge. Hubert was known for his quips and Edwards. The market continues steady to strong. Average of all calves sayings, but one he said often was, “you can never be Honorary pallbearers were Garrett Johnson, sold was $2 higher. Best demand seen on No. 1 type cattle. poor as long as you have love.” Hubert certainly had Jessa Johnson, Rolando Ruiz, Drake Ruiz, Eddie Packer cows and bulls sold $3 lower on approx. 250 hd. total. the love of many grateful friends and acquaintances Villarreal and Easton Villarreal. If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361- whom he helped along in life. He and Margaret were Private services were held. 798-4336. PACKER COWS: Canner & Cutter Cows: 52-67; Utility & kind and loving people who never passed up an op- Arrangements were entrusted to Thiele Cooper Fat Cows: 50-62; Light Weight Canner Cows: 42-50; Poor/ portunity to help someone who needed it. Funeral Home, Yoakum. Weak: 35-42. After the loss of his wife in 2005 and his retire- PACKER BULLS: Heavyweight Bulls: 90-95; Utility & Cutter ment in 2010, Hubert returned to Carmine. Hubert REBECCA ANN (TESCH) PAVLAS Bulls: 82-90; Light Weight Canner Bulls: 70-82. was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church. Rebecca Ann (Tesch) Pavlas STOCKER AND FEEDER CALVES AND YEARLINGS: He was very involved at Carmine Hall and single- passed away at her home in Am- NO. 1 STEER & BULLS CALVES: Under 200: 160-210; handedly repaired and refurbished the electrical mannsville on Wednesday, July 15, 200-300: 155-185; 300-400: 140-180; 400-500: 136-165; wiring in the old building. 2020 after battling cancer for four 500 - 600: 125-150; 600-700: 115-137.50; 700-800: Hubert had a remarkable passion and respect for months. She reached the age of 63 108-127.50. nature. He enjoyed fishing, but refused to hunt deer years, 11 months. NO. 1 HEIFER CALVES: Under 200: 145-210; 200-300: 135- because “they were just too beautiful to kill like A private memorial service for 170; 300-400: 128-167.50; 400-500: 124-157.50; 500- 600: 117-140; 600-700: 108-122.50; 700-800: 95-118. that.” Any time Hubert was awake, he was outdoors. family only will be held at a future REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 350-700: 125-180. He was a lumberjack at heart, and loved to care for date. STOCKER COWS: Good Stocker Cows & Heifers: $900- the land. Although he could be tough on the outside, Born in El Campo on Aug. 20, 1956, she was the $1250; Medium Stocker Cows & Heifers: $650-$850; Good Hubert had a soft heart. daughter of Elmer E. and Grace (Bilek) Tesch. Cow & Calf Pairs: $1100-$1325; Medium Cow & Calf Pairs: In recent years when Rick brought up the idea She attended El Campo High School and then $950-$1125. to Hubert of a pet to keep him company, Hubert obtained a GED. protested… and soon became the owner of a very On Sept. 29, 1973, she married Carl Pavlas at St. spoiled dog. Sarah kept Hubert company and she Phillip Catholic Church in El Campo. She lived in was spoiled with lots of cuddles and Blue Bell ice El Campo in her younger years and resided in the HALLETTSVILLE cream in return. Hubert enjoyed spending time with Ammannsville area for 35 years. She worked as a family and sharing his wisdom. machinist for over 20 years and was a member of LIVESTOCK In recent years as his health failed, Hubert lived the Lutheran faith. COMMISSION CO. with son, Rick in Hallettsville. Even in his late 80’s She liked to go fishing, work in her flower gar- Where your Livestock Hubert could hardly sit still and enjoyed his daily dens, attend family functions, and go to her grand- Brings Top $ Every Time! outings accompanying Rick to job sites to “super- sons’ sporting events. •SALE EVERY TUESDAY• vise.” Survivors include her husband, Carl Pavlas; 140 Auction Ring Rd Hubert passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020, three daughters, Carla Ricicar and husband, Allen 361-798-4336 from health complications, at the age of 88. The fam- of Schulenburg; Laura Byrn and husband, Ryan ily would like to express their gratitude to caregiver of La Grange, and Darla Pavlas of Schulenburg; a Stacy Allen, who cared for Hubert in the recent brother, Edgar Tesch of Hallettsville; six grandchil- months as he fought his battle with dementia, and dren, BreAnna, Tristan, Trevor, Halle, Nathan and CUERO also the staff of Lavaca Medical Center who cared Elijah, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. for Hubert in his final days. Preceding her in death were her parents; a FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 Hubert was preceded in death by his wife, Marga- brother, Carl Tesch, and a sister-in-law, Kim Tesch. CATTLE ON HAND: 1688 WEEK AGO: 2065 ret; daughter, Debra, parents, and his sisters, Bernice The family requests that memorial contributions There were 146 cows and 33 bulls. The packer market is hold- Putnam and June Faist. in her honor be made to Hospice of South Texas or ing steady with a slightly lower tone. Essentially unchanged from last several weeks. Quality is deteriorating as hot dry weather is Hubert Stiewert Jr.’s surviving loving family in- a charity of donor’s choice. damaging. cludes son, Rick (Diane) Stiewert of Hallettsville; The calf market was much stronger. Market has been trending grandchildren, Shannon (Eric) Bludau, Amber (Paul) upwards all week and that continued today. New tops in most Sklar, Kristi (Kyle) Prasek; great-grandchildren classes. Overall average was over a dollar/cwt higher. Braden and Brock Bludau; Ty, Reese, Ryne, and Rhett This market report is available on Facebook as well as on the web at www.cuerols.com. Sklar, and Kase, Cru, and Wes Prasek; sisters, Ruby TRIBUNE-HERALD PACKER BULLS: all weights: 75-90. Gandy of Temple, Wilma Boecker of Brenham, Esther PACKER COWS: Canners & Cutters: 40-67; Poor & Weak: Klatte of Brenham. Lavaca County - $43.00 25-39. Pallbearers were Eric Bludau, Braden Bludau, State of Texas - $48.00 Out of State - $53.00 PALPATED: 9 bred: 74-84. Brock Bludau, Paul Sklar, Kyle Prasek, and Herbert Mail your name and address along with your check or money order to: PAIRS: None. Klatte, Jr. STEER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: 161-179; Viewing was held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., Wednes- Hallettsville Tribune-Herald 200-249 Lbs.: 176-180; 250-299 Lbs.: 168-172; 300-350 day, July 15 at Brenham Memorial Chapel. P.O. Box 427 | Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Lbs.: 134-176; 350-400 Lbs.: 137-168; 400-450 Lbs.: Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Thursday, 132-160; 450-500 Lbs: 135-155; 500-550 Lbs.: 134-145; July 16 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Car- 550-600 Lbs.: 134-145; 600-700 Lbs.: 127-140; 700-800 Lbs.: 124-129. mine, officiated by Pastor Marcia Kifer. BULL CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 250 Lbs.: 139-188; 250- Interment followed at Carmine Cemetery. Hubert 300 Lbs.: 161-182; 300-350 Lbs.: 137-172; 350-400 Lbs.: was laid to rest next to his wife, Margaret. 137-166; 400-450 150Lbs.: 140-158; 450-500 Lbs.:133- Full military honors were performed by the 152; 500-550 Lbs.: 129-147; 550-600 Lbs.: 125-142; Brenham Honor Guard in recognition of Hubert’s 600-700 Lbs.: 117-135; Over 700 lbs.: 107-125. honorable service to our country. HEIFER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: 145-170; If you would like to make a donation in memory 200-250 Lbs.: 136-175; 250-300 Lbs.: 128-167.50; 300- of Hubert please consider Martin Luther Lutheran 350 Lbs.: 124-150; 350-400 Lbs.: 123-147 ; 400-450 Lbs.: Church of Carmine. 122-146; 450-500 Lbs.: 127-152; 500-550 Lbs.: 123-148; Services were in the care of Brenham Memo- 550-600 Lbs.: 122-160 - replacement; 600-700 Lbs.: 117- rial Chapel, 2300 Stringer, Brenham, Texas 77833. 144; Over 700 Lbs.: 106-127. 979.836.3611. Tributes may be shared at www.BrenhamMemo- rialChapel.com CUERO LIVESTOCK COMMISSION CO. •SALE EVERY FRIDAY• Highest Prices Paid! We appreciate your business! 1817 Bridge Rd., Cuero 361-275-2329 www.cuerols.com

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Continued We now have live Healthcare Excellence. preaching Every Patient, Every time. HALLETTSVILLE 1400 North Texana Service Times: Sunday - 10 AM KidLife & Youth Wednesday: 6:30 PM Light meal, 7 PM Service Hallettsville, Texas 77964 1262 US Hwy 77 S., Hallettsville (361)798-3671 Pastor Emilio Laredo - [email protected] www.lavacamedicalcenter.com FaithFamilyChurch-Hallettsville Gene's Appliance Co. Solid Rock Christian Center for Learning, Inc. Lucille Drozd, Owner OPEN 7AM - 6 PM, M-F • AGES 6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS 306 E. First St. 100 N. Promenade St. Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Hallettsville 361-798-3799 361-798-5155 [email protected]

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Kubena Funeral Home The Country Touch Since 1926 - Serving the area nursery, pottery with four family generations gifts 507 S. Main ~ Hallettsville 361-798-3271 1609 N. Texana (361)733-1066 www.kubenafuneralhome.com Hwy 77 N. Facebook.com/ Daniel, Eugene, Andy and Alison Kubena Directors This directory and devotional is made possible by these Hallettsville, Texas TheCountryTouchTexas businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship service: Allan Monk • Travis Monk Pesek-Hermes Memorials, Inc. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CATHOLIC (COnT.) METHODIST (COnT.) 7455 FM 531 FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC MOSSY GROVE METHODIST P.O. Box 74 107 U.S. 77A S., Yoakum 7372 FM Rd. 531, Sweet Home Co. R. 1, Sweet Home, TX 77987 419 S. Main, Hallettsville 361-293-2597 361-741-3206 6 Mi. S. of Hallettsville (361)293-3381 P.O. Box 292 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 6:30 p.m. Sat. Mass: 5 p.m., Sun. Mass: 7 W.S. 6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. PHONE: 361-798-2267 a.m. [email protected] HALLETTSVILLE COMMUNITY RICHARDSON-BROWN 605 S. Glendale, 361-772-5961 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHAPEL UMC W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 400 E. 5th St., Hallettsville 804 N. Main, Hallettsville 361-798-5888 W.S. 11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. MARANATHA Sat. Mass: 5:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sun. Mass: 8 & 10:30 a.m. 404 Texas St., Yoakum LATTER-DAY SAInTS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC 361-293-7589 THE CHURCH OF W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 13202 FM Rd. 531, Koerth Sun. Mass 9 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Wed. 7 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS RIVER OF LIFE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC 3408 N. Ben Wilson St., 109 U.S. Hwy. 77A S., Yoakum 7026 FM 957, St. John’s Victoria 361-293-2597 Mass: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. S.S. 9:45 am.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sat. 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. PEnTECOSTAL We know our ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 401 Orth St., Yoakum FORREST STREET business so you 361-293-3518 BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD 426 N. Texana can focus on yours. Sat. Mass: 5 p.m. IN CHRIST AUSTIN STREET BAPTIST Sun. Mass 9 a.m., Hallettsville, Texas 77964 612 Forrest St., Yoakum 361-798-1143 1308 E. Gonzales St., Yoakum 11 a.m. Spanish 361-293-7300 361-293-2845 Robert Lundy, AAMS Christine Brown 361-798-4311 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC NEW BEGINNINGS Financial Advisor Financial Advisor www.leopoldinsurance.com W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 1648 FM 340, Hallettsville CHURCH OF GOD I Wed. 6:30 p.m. 361-798-2126 N CHRIST Sun. Mass: 9:15 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST First Friday Mass: 6 p.m. 717 S. Texana, Hallettsville LAVACA COUNTY OFFICE SUPPLY 501 E. Second St., Hallettsville S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:15 a.m. 107 N. Main • Hallettsville, Texas 361-798-2227 S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAn Phone: (361)798-4364 OTHER Wed. 6 p.m. CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN www.mikejohnsonlaw.net E-Mail: [email protected] FELLOWSHIP ALL NATIONS WORSHIP CENTRE FIRST BAPTIST 216 E. 2nd St., Hallettsville 211 E. Second St., Hallettsville, Texas Toll Free:(800)353-3685 202 Dunn St., Yoakum 701 E. Lyons, Schulenburg W.S. 10:30 a.m. [email protected] 361-293-2319 W.S. 10:30 a.m. Custom Wedding and Graduation Invitations Tues. 7 p.m. 361-798-7110 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST GOOD HOPE MISSIONARY AT THE CROSS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 13167 St. Hwy. 111 E., Yoakum Sacred Heart 435 CR 135, Hallettsville 210 Kahn St., Hallettsville W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; CHRIST OF THE KING Federal Credit Union W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. HEBRON BAPTIST 1262 U.S. Hwy. 77 S., Hallettsville 1206 N. Texana St. 915 Hebron Church Rd., CHURCH OF CHRIST 361-798-5481 Personal care for the elderly/disabled Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Yoakum 606 Sheehan St., Yoakum CROSSROADS COMMUNITY in your home, hospital or nursing home. 361-293-5423 361-798-4361 361-293-3931 722 Front St., Yoakum 405B N. Texana Hallettsville, Tx 77964 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; www.sacredheartcu.com W.S. 10:20 a.m. & 6 p.m. 361-293-2107 361-798-9400 W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. W.S. 10 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. EQUIPPERS OUTREACH EZZELL CHURCH OF CHRIST LONE STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 313 U.S. Hwy. 77 S., Hallettsville FM 531, 5 Mi. East of Hwy. 77 HOFFER'S Auto Worx Hallettsville 200 N. College St., Weimar B & B 361-798-2364 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:15 a.m. Drive-In Grocery & Washateria Paint & Body - Light Duty Towing - Glass Replacement S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Groceries - Gas - Ice - Picnic Supplies -Beer FAITH FAMILY 1391 U. S. Hwy. 77-S, NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD Both Facilities Open EASTSIDE CHURCH OF GOD 1262 Hwy. 77 S., Hallettsville, TX 77964 1001 U.S. Hwy. 77A N., Yoakum 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., 7 Days A Week 411 S. Dowling Hallettsville Hallettsville Hwy. 77A & 90A, Hallettsville [email protected] Billy & Bev Hrncir: 361-798-6225 361-293-6123 S.S. 1st Sun. 11 a.m. 361-798-5481 Fax: 361-798-4213 Shop: 361-798-4212 361-798-5843 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Hybrid Worship 10 a.m. W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. EPISCOPAL FAITH TEMPLE OLD MOULTON BAPTIST ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL 717 S. Texana St., 2287 FM 1680, Moulton 1103 E. Fourth St., Hallettsville Hallettsville 361-596-4673 361-798-4119 361-798-4036 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. W.S. 9 a.m. Reggie Brisco GOD’S WORSHIP CENTER ORANGE GROVE BAPTIST 205 N. Main, Hallettsville 507 East 4th Street 361-798-3200 Sublime LUTHERAn W.S. 10 a.m. 361-798-9420 • www.rennerlaw.org Hallettsville, Texas [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sun. S.S. 10 a.m.; EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GRACE POINT W.S. 11 a.m. FM 340 & Co. Rd. 277, Witting 103 S. La Grange St., PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL Hallettsville James a. evans, attorney at Law 505 South Main, Hallettsville LUTHERAN S.S. 9:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.; 361-798-5603 Schulenburg Regency 605 U.S. Hwy. 77A S., Yoakum W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. John C. evans, attorney at Law S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 361-293-3033 k Wed. 6 p.m. W.S. 9:30 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m. HIS CHURCH OF RECONCILIATION Retirement Community P.O. Box 503 PRIMITIVE BAPTIST – STRATTON ST. PETER LUTHERAN 711 Hopkins St., Yoakum Schulenburg 8 mi. East of Cuero on FM 1447 100 N. Promenade, Hallettsville Regency Family Hallettsville, Texas 77964 361-298-5019 Regency Nursing 1(361)798-5202 W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-798-2808 Center Inpatient Fitness Center S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Spanish Rehab 979-743-2864 SALEM BAPTIST Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FM 531 -1.7 mi. E. of Hwy. 77, Sun. 5 p.m. 979-743-6537 Regency Villas REMNANT OF PRAISE Independent Living Ezell ZION LUTHERAN Regency S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 301 N. Hackberry St., Moulton 424 N. Ave E., Shiner 979-743-4791 361-401-1076 Outpatient Rehab 361-596-4928 . W.S. 10:45 a.m. 979-743-4109 SUBLIME BAPTIST W.S. 10:30 a.m. College Place 92 Co. Rd. 146D, Hallettsville ZION LUTHERAN Wed. 7 p.m. Assisted Living 361-798-3352 547 CR 146, Sublime Regency 979-743-6180 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 8 am. THE SAFE HOUSE Home Health W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. 105 N. Main, Hallettsville 979-743-4663 Wed. 5:30 p.m. 361-798-9090 METHODIST W.S. 11 a.m. ,Wed. 7 p.m. VIENNA BAPTIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST THERE’S ROOM AT THE 23783 FM 530, Hallettsville 206 S. Dowling St., Hallettsville CROSS S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-798-2650 HALLETTSVILLE 511 Plaza St., Yoakum S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. 361-298-5067 LUMBER Wed. 5:30 p.m. CATHOLIC W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. COMPANY, INC. ASCENSION OF OUR LORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST Wed. 7 p.m. 111 S. Texana 11134 FM 957, Moravia 1026 E. Gonzales St., Yoakum 361-798-5888 361-293-2171 VSETIN CMB Hallettsville, Texas Mass: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. 6 p.m.; S.S. 9 & 10:45 a.m.; FM 2314, 6 mi. N.E. of (361)798-2151 W.S. 9:45 a.m. Hallettsville 2nd & 4th Sun. 9:30 a.m. S.S. 8:45 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. Chovanetz Insurance Agency BUCEK’S COUNTRY CORNER Grab-N-Go Kathleen Chovanetz 698 US Hwy 77N, Hallettsville Fried Chicken, Hamburgers, 205 East First Street 361-798-4876 Breakfast Tacos, Lunch Hallettsville, Texas 1005 E. 4th Street 361-798-9999 Lunch Served Monday - Friday • 10AM - 2PM 361-798-3823

I can do all things Hallettsville Abstract &Title Company through Christ who Tim & Sarah Kram, Owners 507 E 4th, Hallettsville, Texas stengthens me. 361-798-3291 (Inside of Bluebonnet Insurance) 110 N. Texana Street Phillippians 4:13 Hallettsville, Texas Hometown Agents with a Office: 361-741-4058 World of Experience. [email protected] Wednesday, July 22, 2020 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 9

Garden Club Member is active Summertime in Gerda Janak’s gardens is a wonderful place to be. Gerda is a long-time and active member of the Hallettsville Garden Club. Obviously, Gerda immensely enjoys gardening and has always been willing to discuss and share useful advice with her fellow club members. Her gardens are overflowing with a burst of blooms, giving a country cottage feel. Seasonal perennials and evergreens such as maiden grass, dwarf pomegranate, summer phlox, coleus, verbena, pentas, cigar plant, ruellia, dark leaf spider lilies, purslane and geraniums all vive for attention. Annuals are sprinkled to fill in, creating a clustered feeling of a wild meadow bursting with color. The pine trees in the background were planted to remind Gerda of growing up in Germany’s woodland forests. She says of her gardens, “they are mine to plan and care for, along with much help from my YCH Rising Star: Lorren Cason willing husband, Caspar”. He also grows beautiful, productive vegetable gardens. They have much “fruits of Yoakum Community Hospital recognized Lorren Cason as the recipient of the 2020 April - June Rising Star Award on their labor” to enjoy! Submitted by Mary Ellen Speyrer. Photo by Patsy Evins. Tuesday, July 14. Lorren wears many hats at YCH and serves as the Director of Respiratory, Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy and Disaster Preparedness. She was chosen for this honor by exceedingly demonstrating the qualities of YCH’s core values of R.I.S.E. (Respect. Integrity. Stewardship. Excellence.) Due to COVID, the hospital has not yet been able to host a reception in her honor. However, while they wait to celebrate as a group, Lorren’s Senior Managers presented her with a commemorative plaque, a $100 bill, a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Lovie’s Floral Shop, and Berckenhoff and Henke take first a homemade brownie cake. Pictured left to right: Lorren Cason, Karen Barber (Chief Executive Officer) and Jennifer Franklin (Chief Clinical Officer). at District Recordbook Judging Eighteen Lavaca County 4-H members Swine – Catherine Wenske – 2nd FAMILY REUNIONS competed in the District 11 Recordbook Beef – Derrick Janak – Blue judging competition. Senior member Poultry – John Wenske – Blue * August Spies Family re- 26 at St. Mary’s Hall has been this year (2020) because of our John Berckenhoff will advance to state Food and Nutrition- Emma Grahmann union, planned for Sunday, cancelled this year due to the current conditions. The schol- level competition with his first place Se- – 3rd Aug. 2, in Moravia, has been Coronavirus. The reunion has arship program will continue nior Gardening and Horticulture Book. Entomology – Caden Chrismon - Blue cancelled due to the Coronavi- been rescheduled for July 25, this year and family members In the intermediate competition, Zachary The participants earned the opportu- rus Pandemic. No announce- 2021 at St. Mary’s Hall. For will receive a letter and the Henke placed first in Agricultural Science. nity to compete in District by winning first ments will be sent by mail. questions or concerns, contact scholarship documents.If you Other results are as follows: place at the county level. The top three Please contact other family Brenda at 361-798-4048. have any questions, please JUNIORS books in each age division and category members to inform them of this * The 2020 Klimitchek-Haid- contact Margie (Nell) Simmons Swine – Sophia Etzler – Blue were placed. Books that did not place in cancellation. usek Family Reunion planned at (512) 565-1218 or at bertma- Sheep – Addisyn Grieve – 3rd the top three were awarded either a blue * The John and Clara Drozd for Sunday, Aug. 9 has been [email protected]. INTERMEDIATES or red award. Family Reunion which was set cancelled due to the Coro- * Fitch family: Due to the coro- Leadership – Callie Chrismon – 3rd The 4-H recordbooks consist of a for Saturday, Aug. 1 at Moravia, navirus Pandemic. Hopefully navirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Food and Nutrition- Amanda Janak – Blue story and photo portfolio along with a has been cancelled because of the 61st Klimitchek-Haidusek the difficult decision was made Swine – Kodie Bible – Blue report form that documents not only the the Coronavirus. No announce- Reunion can resume on the to cancel the Fitch Family Re- Beef -Macey Pustka – 3rd knowledge and skills gained in their main ments will be sent in the mail, second Sunday in August, on union scheduled to take place SENIORS project but in other projects, as well as, so please inform your families the 8th, 2021. Please contact in August. As it’s now vital to Citizenship - Laynie Bowman – 3rd the role they have played in leadership of this cancellation. God willing your family members and make limit social contact, it is hoped Ag Science – Samantha Henke – 2nd and community service. we will all meet again on Aug. 7, them aware of the cancellation. you can understand the steps Leadership—Lani Pilat –Blue For more information on how to be- 2021 in Moravia. * The Simmons, Lemons, being taken to help the family Rabbit – Madelyn Hynes – Blue come involved in 4-H, contact the Lavaca * The 60th Henneke Family and Adams Annual Family members safe and prevent the Health band Personal Safety - Luke County AgriLife Extension Office at 361- Reunion scheduled for July Reunion has been canceled further spread of the virus. Bludau – 3rd 798-2221. 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About 200 This saga of the Texas Rangers After looting Linville of goods strong, this was reported as the is the first of a two-part volume from the largest group of militia gathered with the second book due to be warehouses, in one place since the Texas The 100 Deadliest published later. the Indians Revolution. Gen. Felix Houston The first volume takes the torched the arrived and took over sole com- Days for Teens – Rangers through what Knowles settlement mand of the unit. describes as a “unique cultural and began The trap was set. As the Co- Parents, Talk to Your evolution.” The book addresses their trek manches continued their ride the story of the Texas Rangers back to the north, they soon found them- Teen About Safe Driving from the colonial era in Texas plains with selves confronting a long line (under Mexican rule) to the time a number of of vengeful Texans — the battle With the peak of summer break upon us, teenagers are becoming more and more restless. Even with consid- of the Civil War. captives — most of them women began on August 12, 1840. erations to COVID-19 Knowles’ book has been en- and children. According to some witnesses, guidelines, our teenaged NATALIE D. KNESEK, PHD, CFCS dorsed by the Texas Ranger Hall While the Indians were creat- a brave warrior who seemed to drivers are out about to CEA-FCH-Lavaca County work, activities, and to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fame and Museum. It is being havoc on the coast, word of have his own magic way of avoid- 361.204.6992 ing promoted as the definitive the attack was racing through ing the Texan’s bullets led the socialize with friends. [email protected] testament to the brave men of the settlements. The Comanches Comanches. Adorned with loot Unfortunately, most parents are not aware that Memorial Day kicked off “The 100 the Texas Rangers. I am inclined had left an easy trail across the from the raid, he charged towards Deadliest Days for Teens,” when it comes to teen-vehicle- to agree. It is apparent that the prairie and volunteer forces from the militia until his tall silk hat crashes. author has done considerable across the area were gathering and silk umbrella was completely According to the American Automobile Association research about the citizen-soldier for an attack of their own. shot away. The grim frontiersmen (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety, the 100 days between and lawman of frontier Texas. Ben McCulloch gathered up were impressed with the bravery Memorial Day and Labor Day is a time when there is an The writer does a good job tell- 24 volunteers from Gonzales of the Indians and were aston- increase in fatal crashes involving teens. Data analysis from AAA showed that new teen drivers are three-times more ing the story about a battle with and joined up with Capt. John J. ished at the way they seemed to likely than adults to be involved in fatal crashes. the Comanche Indians on Plum Tumlinson’s force of 100 militia- dodge their bullets. Teen drivers are not only inexperienced, they are also Creek - this event happened near men. Other groups lead by Adam The Comanche leader was more likely to take risks. According to the new AAA Foun- Lockhart. Men from Gonzales and Zumwalt and Clark Owen were finally killed and the others dation Traffic Safety Culture Index, about 72 percent of the Lavaca River valley area were also involved in the action. retreated in the face of a fero- teen drivers age 16 to 18 admitted to having engaged in at least one of the following risky behaviors in the past 30 involved in the fight. The Texans first encounter cious Texan charge into the main days: The Plum Creek confronta- with the raiders occurred on Au- formation of the Indians. After • Driving 10 MPH over the speed limit on a residential tion was the climax of events gust 9, 1840, at the Casa Blanca the smoke had cleared, 87 of the street (47 percent) that began in early August of River crossing. Here after a Comanche raiders lay dead. The • Driving 15 MPH over the speed limit on a freeway (40 1840. It seems that a large band heated battle, one Texan was Texans lost only one man with percent) of Comanches, estimated at 600 killed. Despite the objections of seven being wounded. • Texting (35 percent) • Red-light running (32 percent) to 1000, slipped down from the McCulloch, Tumlinson decided to The Comanche attack on the • Aggressive driving (31 percent) plains towards the South Texas withdraw and wait for reinforce- South Texas coast has long been • Drowsy driving (25 percent) coast with the intentions of raid- ments to arrive. known as the last great raid by • Driving without a seatbelt (17 percent) ing the town of Victoria. That Col. Edward Burleson’s militia the Indians. The Texan’s had Over the summer months, the mixture of inexperienced place was one of the major settle- force finally arrived with a group hoped that their victory at Plum drivers and more opportunities to be driving is a deadly ments — it was also an important of Tonkawa scouts led by Chief Creek would teach the Coman- combination. Parents have more influence over their teens than they may think. In fact, leading experts believe parents trade and shipping center. Placido. The scouts traveled on ches a lesson and would put a play a key role in preventing teen car crashes and deaths. The Texas defenders kept the foot for thirty miles running stop to the raids on the Texas Teens with parents who set rules, monitor their driving, Indians from reaching the down- along side the militia’s horses. It settlements. and are supportive are half as likely to crash and twice as town section and the attackers was Burleson’s plan to attack the This was only wishful thinking likely to use seat belts than teens with less involved parents. had to be content with looting the Comanches at Plum Creek. however, as the Indians would Parents should set good examples and get involved with their teens and stay involved to make sure they follow good outskirts and making off with a When they arrived at the continue with smaller lightning- driving habits. Distractions, including other teens in the ve- huge herd of horses. creek, they found 117 men from fast raids along the frontier from hicle, speeding, nighttime driving, and lack of seat belt use The raiders moved on to the Gonzales waiting for the Co- Gonzales to the northern settle- are all factors that play a role in fatal teen crashes. Most of port village of Linnville where manches. These men were led ments. The war with the tena- these are regulated by the Graduated Driver License Law most of the inhabitants managed by Capt. Matthew Caldwell and cious Comanche would continue (GDL), which parents should become familiar with in or- to escape to the bay in boats. Capt. James Bird. Later, more on for several decades. der to protect teen drivers in the beginning stages of their driving. The GDL law is designed to prevent cell phone use, limit the number of teen passengers that can legally ride with a novice driver, and also limit nighttime driving. The law provides parents with the controls to help keep their Texas Game Wardens celebrate 125th year in service teen drivers safe. Many parents, however, are not aware of Whether they’re res- have been valiantly pro- the first woman became Star Law, a reality show the provisions of this law — which is in force while the teen has a learner’s permit, as well as a provisional license. cuing a family from a tecting the people and a game warden in 1979. about Texas Game War- A study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety natural disaster, tracking wildlife in our state for There are now about dens now in its seventh shows that distracted driving was a factor in nearly 6 out down poachers or help- 125 years. 550 active game wardens. season. of 10 moderate-to-severe teen crashes. This is much higher ing an injured bald eagle, The first school for Recent agency highlights Most recently, the than the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s the men and women of game wardens started in include the creation of game wardens were part (NHTSA) previous estimate for which distraction is involved in 14 percent of teen crashes. While cell phone use the Texas Game Wardens 1946 at Texas A&M, and the K-9 unit in 2013, of “Operation Pony Ex- is an obvious danger for teen drivers, the study surprisingly the rescue of more than press,” which supported showed that the leading distraction for the teens was not 12,000 people from Hur- the mission to make CO- cell phone use, but interacting with other passengers in the ricane Harvey flood wa- VID-19 testing available vehicle. ters in 2017, and Lone to all Texans. They trans- Cell phone use came in as the second most common ported samples from test distraction. Research shows that the risk for fatal crashes goes up in direct relation to the number of teens in a car. sites across the state to The likelihood of teen drivers engaging in risky behavior staging areas, and then triples when traveling with multiple passengers. on to labs for analysis. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Passenger Safety Pro- WEATHER Game wardens con- gram Manager, Bev Kellner, reminds parents to talk to tinue to patrol water their teens about safe driving and to follow these guidelines WATCH bodies, parks and beach- from the NHTSA. LARRY ROTHBAUER - NWS OBSERVER The NHTSA reminds parents to: es, educating the public • Learn about the GDL law and the restrictions placed on THIS WEEK’S FORECAST about the importance their teen’s license Wednesday: High 93 Low 76 of COVID-19 preventive • Require seat belt use always (SHOWERS) practices. • Talk to their teen about the dangers of drug and alcohol Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Thursday: High 93 Low 75 Texas Parks & Wildlife use. Remind them that it is illegal to drink under the age of 21 — his or her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) should PT/OT/ST • IV Care (SHOWERS) magazine (https://www. Post Operative Care always be at .00 Friday: High 92 Low 77 tpwmag.com/) recently Diabetes Management • Be a good role model. Remember: Teenage children look (SHOWERS) Stroke Care • Cardiac Care an in-depth article on the to their parents as a role model driver, so practice safe driv- Respite Care • Admits 24/7 Saturday: High 91 Low 76 history of game wardens ing at all times. Parents should set aside time to take their teen on practice driving sessions. Teenage drivers’ learning Medicare / Medicaid / Private Pay / lnsurance (SHOWERS) in Texas. For more on Sunday: High 93 Low 77 their most recent expe- starts at home. For more information or schedule a tour • Do not rely solely on a driver’s education class to teach (SHOWERS) riences, read Game War- your teen to drive. Remember: Driver’s education should Call 361-798-3606 Monday: High 94 Low 76 den Field Notes, found be used as just part of a GDL system. (SHOWERS) online at https://tpwd. Bottom line as a parent: It is imperative to know the Tuesday: High 95 Low 76 texas.gov. And for break- dangers that teen driving poses. Parents have more influence on their teen than they may think. Be a good example (SHOWERS) ing news items, follow them on Facebook and and get involved in their driving habits in the beginning, and stay involved throughout their teen years. - BURN BAN IS OFF - Twitter. FOR ALL LOCAL NEWS IN LAVACA COUNTY! Subscribe today to the: HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD • (361) 798-2481 • LAVACACOUNTYTODAY.COM • [email protected] Wednesday, July 22, 2020 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 11 Crashes take toll on Back-to-school sales tax Texas motorcyclists On average, the latest rider. holiday planned Aug. 7-9 statistics show, one mo- • Pay special attention torcyclist dies every day at intersections. Nearly With the annual back-to-school either the item is both delivered The following items are exempt on Texas roads, which has one-third of motorcycle sales tax holiday right around the to, and paid for, by the customer during the sales tax holiday: prompted transportation fatalities happen at road- corner, the Texas Comptroller’s during the exemption period; or • Clothing, footwear and other officials to urge Texans way intersections. Office offered a few guidelines for the customer orders and pays for items. to exercise caution and • Give driving your sellers in the latest edition of its the item, and the seller accepts • School supplies (costing less limit distractions while full attention. Even a mo- Tax Policy News. the order during the exemption than $100). on the road, as traffic in- mentary distraction, such Since 1999, Texas shoppers have period for immediate shipment, Items not covered by the sales creases during the sum- as answering a phone call saved money during one weekend even if delivery is made after the tax holiday include textbooks, mer months. or changing the radio every August on the sales tax exemption period ends. computers, software, clothing and The Texas Department station, can have deadly holiday. This year’s holiday begins A seller accepts an order when footwear used primarily for ath- of Transportation’s annu- consequences. Friday, Aug. 7, and goes through the seller has acted to fill the order letic activities (such as basketball al “Share the Road: Look • Look twice when Sunday, Aug. 9. for immediate shipment. uniforms, baseball cleats and foot- Twice for Motorcycles” changing lanes. Check “Some school districts may be An order is filled for immediate ball pads), clothing or footwear campaign, which began mirrors and blind spots starting earlier this year due to the shipment regardless of whether rentals, dry cleaning or laundry this month, aims to alert and always use turn sig- COVID-19 virus,” Texas Comptrol- the shipment is delayed due to a services, alterations (including drivers to the risks that nals. ler Glenn Hegar said. “Because backlog of orders or because stock embroidery), items used to make motorcyclists face and • Give motorcyclists of this, our office has received is currently unavailable to, or on or repair clothing (such as fabric, suggests safety precau- room when passing them. requests to change the date of back order by, the seller. thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks tions motorists can take Move over to the passing the sales tax holiday, as well as The Comptroller’s office urges and zippers), jewelry, handbags, to protect motorcyclists lane and don’t crowd the requests to extend the holiday to all retailers and shoppers to prac- purses, briefcases, luggage, um- and themselves. motorcyclist’s full lane. assist with social distancing. tice appropriate social distancing brellas, wallets, watches and other The campaign reminds • Stay back. If you are “While we are sympathetic to as described in the Center for accessories. drivers that motorcycles behind a motorcycle, these issues, the dates and dura- Disease Control and Prevention Those purchasing student back- are small and can be always maintain a safe tion of the sales tax holiday are set guidelines during the sales tax packs (including backpacks with hard to see. In 2019, 412 following distance. When by statute. Our office cannot alter holiday. wheels and messenger bags), only motorcyclists were killed a motorcyclist downshifts these dates without a legislative QUALIFYING ITEMS those priced less than $100 will be in Texas, and more than instead of applying the change.” During the sales tax holiday, sold without sales tax. 1,800 were seriously in- brake to slow down, it can To promote social distancing, certain items priced under $100 For more information on what jured. catch drivers off guard the Comptroller’s office wants all are exempt from local and state does and does not qualify as part “The six-month period since there are no brake taxpayers to know that during the sales tax, including school sup- of the sales tax holiday—with the from May through Octo- lights to signal that they annual sales tax holiday, qualify- plies, clothing, shoes, and student offered guidelines aimed primar- ber is the deadliest for are reducing their speed. ing items can be purchased online backpacks. Customers can also ily at sellers who are preparing motorcycle riders and • Slow down. As al- or by telephone, mail, custom-or- put items on layaway or use rain their back-to-school stock—visit accounted for 61 percent ways, please obey the der or any other means (including checks to take advantage of the https://comptroller.texas.gov/tax- of motorcycle fatalities posted speed limit. in-store purchases) tax free, when savings. es/tax-policy-news/2020-july.php. in Texas last year,” said The highest numbers TxDOT Executive Direc- of fatal motorcycle crash- tor James Bass. “That’s es last year occurred why we are urging driv- in Houston, San Anto- ers to Look Twice for nio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Motorcycles. There’s a Austin, El Paso, Corpus Gov. Abbott addresses shutdown rumors life riding on it.” Christi, Lubbock and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week few exceptions, it would take a few this process of wearing a face mask.” Safety experts say that Odessa. spoke briefly about the rumors cir- weeks to see a downward trend in The “glimmer of hope” he ref- crashes between motor- The “Share the Road: culating on social media that Texas COVID-19 cases. erenced came in that the number cyclists and drivers often Look Twice for Motor- might once again be closing as part Abbott further stated that he felt of hospitalizations had decreased occur when drivers make cycles” campaign is a key of the recent spikes in coronavirus strongly that with the mask order, he by approximately 100 people from left turns in front of an component of #EndTheS- cases statewide. will be able to keep Texas open so Tuesday, July 14, to Thursday, July 16. oncoming motorcyclist, treakTX, a broader social “Let me tell you that there is no long as fellow Texans mask up and He said the flattening of hospital- misjudging the distance media and word-of-mouth shutdown coming,” the governor said keep a 6-foot social distance. izations was encouraging and could and speed of the motor- effort that encourages on Thursday, July 16. “We are certainly not out of the be the start of downward case trends cycle. Last year, 30 per- drivers to make safer He said that with the mask order woods yet, but this could be a glim- in the days ahead. Still, with more cent of Texas motorcycle choices while behind in effect and bars being closed as mer of hope,” Abbott said. “But the than 10,000 new cases still appear- fatalities occurred in the wheel, like wearing well as limiting the number of people only way we can avoid a shutdown is ing each day statewide, only time an intersection or were a seat belt, driving the in a gathering to 10 people, with a if we do get everybody buying into will tell. intersection-related. speed limit, never texting TxDOT wants drivers and driving and never to follow these safety driving under the influ- tips to prevent vehicle/ ence of alcohol or other HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD motorcycle crashes: drugs. • Take extra care when Nov. 7, 2000 was the making a left turn. It’s last deathless day on Tex- easy to misjudge the as roadways. #EndTheS- speed and proximity of treakTX asks all Texans an oncoming motorcycle. to commit to driving safe- It’s safest to let the mo- ly to help end the streak Classifieds torcycle pass to avoid of daily deaths on Texas turning in front of the roadways. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS ( Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary WE HOLD ESTATE SALES Helping Hearts Sitter Service for the Estate of Linda J. Mayer, Deceased, were issued Let us do the work for you! offers caring, companionship in your home, on June 23, 2020, in Cause No. 00011407, pending in the hospital or nursing home. County Court of Lavaca County, Texas, to: Debra Smith. TEXAS TREASURES Duties Offered: All persons having claims against this Estate which - Companionship - Light Housekeeping, Laundry is currently being administered are required to present 361-772-5631 - Meal Prepartion and Feeding - Recreational Activities [email protected] them to the undersigned within the time and in the man- - Errand Services - Personal care services such as ner prescribed by law. - Transportation to doctors assistance with bathing, appointments, beauty grooming, dressing, incontinence c/o: James M. Reeves GARAGE SALES shop, shopping, ect. care and reminders. Attorney at Law LIVESTOCK Helping Hearts Sitter Service offers a full range of companionship for 211 E. Second Street MOVING SALE. Saturday, SIMMENTAL BULLS and you or your loved one. Whether you need 24 hours a day care or just HALLETTSVILLE, TX 77964 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 7281 Hwy Heifers. Call 361-798-6506 a few hours occasionally, we are here to help, days or nights. All sitters DATED the 15th day of July, 2020. 90A West, Shiner. Furniture, or 361-798-6015. (44-TFN- are screened with drug tests and criminal history checks performed. household items, Lenox vas- CH) Helping Hearts Sitter Service James M. Reeves es, etc. (30-1-PD) Full Time or Respite Sitting for elderly and disabled. Attorney for Linda J. Mayer GENTLE BLACK ANGUS, 361.798.9400 State Bar No.: 24072514 GARAGE SALE. Saturday, Sim Angus, Black Limousin 211 East Second Street 7 a.m.- 12 p.m. 603 N. La- bulls and Charolais for sale. HALLETTSVILLE, TX 77964 Grange St. Furniture, cloth- Fertility tested. Delivery Telephone: (210)572-4403 ing, misc. items and much available. Family owned and PERSONALS Facsimile: (210)417-4225 more. (30-1-CH) operated since 1975. 979- Hallettsville 263-5829. (36-TFN-CH) ALCOHOLICS ANONY- E-mail: [email protected] MOUS meets every Thurs- AD DEADLINE: day at 8:00 p.m., Lavaca Tribune-Herald NOON MONDAYS BREEDING AGE REGIS- TERED Angus and Brangus Medical Center, Hallettsville. bulls for sale. $2000 and AL-ANON meets every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at CLASSIFIEDS NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES up. J Bar Angus. 361-798- 6558. (3-52-CH) the Lavaca Medical Center. (2-TFN-NC) PHONE: Lavaca County will be auctioning off the following surplus on govdeals.com: PURE BRED ANGUS BULL 361-798-2481 1984 INTL 52500 TRUCK-VIN# 1HSZPJMR5EHA505588 WITH DUMP BED for sale. 361-772-6205. PREGNANT? NEED HELP? (29-4-CH) Confidential and caring as- E-mail: 1974 CATERPILLER, MODEL 941B-SERIAL# 80H5017 sistance available for the 1974 CATERPILLER, MODEL 941B-SERIAL# 80H5006 following needs: Emotional, [email protected] 2001 FORD FRONT END LOADER W/BUCKET-MODEL#WL82331 Material, Spiritual, Educa- tional. Providing immediate 1985 FORD F350 TRUCK-VIN# 1FDJF37L0FKA81403 and practical help. We have AD DEADLINE: 1998 FORD F150 TRUCK-VIN# 1FTZX1726WKB42396 BUY a special concern for you NOON MONDAYS 1982 FORD 6610 TRACTOR-SERIAL# C695287 and your unborn child. We await your call. Gabriel Proj- 2007 FORD F250 TRUCK-VIN#1FTSW20507EA63188 SELL ect. Toll free: 1-866-627- 1984 WISCONSIN UTILITY TRAILER-VIN# 1W91SE202E1008971 9243. (9-TFN-NC) WANTED 1983 INTL CAB-VIN#1HTAA1752DHA13564 LOOKING FOR PASTURE 1989 INTL WATER TRUCK-VIN# 1HTLAZPM9KH662660 FOR SALE LEASE for grazing or hay 2010 LIUGONG BACKHOE LOADER-ID# CLG00766JAB000502 FIND IT fields. Call Mark at 361- FOR SALE. Travel trailer by 798-6558. (9-TFN-CH) 1990 TRUCK MOUNTED LIGHT DUTY LITMORE WINCH in the owner. Heartland Prowler 1954 3 POINT ROADWORK BLADE 2011 Shadow Edition. Ask- PASTURE LAND for grazing 60 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR MODEL#EX840100AJ ing $15,000 OBO. 361-212- cattle or hay production. Call 3018 or 361-293-2908. Franke Joe Migl. 361-798- On·line auction on govdeals.com beginning July 22, 2020 and August 5, 2020. CLASSIFIEDS (30-1-PD) 6552. (36-TFN-PD) REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE FOR RENT FOR RENT

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CR1 ALL UTILITIES 1647 N TEXANA, 2/2 with upstairs area for 3rd bedroom, 1,976 sq ft living (per LCAD) on 2 acres com- Schulenburg - 5,944 sq.ft. bldg. on 0.34 ac. lot, accessible from Hwy. 77, 609 Kessler Ave. PAID mercial tract w/ Hwy 77N frontage...... REDUCED $230,000 Moulton - 50.51 acres with 2BR/1BASOLD home, improved pasture, creek, CR 262 ADVERTISE NEW! LAKE SHERIDAN ESTATES, 321 BLUEBONNET BEND, 4/4 built in 2007 w/ 2,060 sq ft (per Hallettsville - 2 acres, ideal for storage or grazing, close to town, Hwy 77 S. IN THE CCAD) & additional 336 sq ft sunroom on .595 acres, metal roof, nice yard with live oaks...... $215,000 Hallettsville - 18 acres, nice views, possible home site, ag-exempt, Hwy 77 S. CALL Rock Island - 181.88 acres w/ 55+/- acre DU pond, elec., well, CR 106/CR 141 ACREAGE 361-798-6867 4.39 AC, CR 122, SUBLIME, heavily wooded, seasonal creek, recreational tract w/ plenty of wildlife Sheridan - 135 acres w/ 2 ponds,CONTRACT live oaks, 2BR/2BA home, 1493 FM 2437 CLASSIFIEDS located in a FEMA flood area...... $8,000/acre Schulenburg - 0.97 acs., w/7,736 sq. ft. main bldg. w/additional storage space, 641 N. Main 7.00 ACRES, HALLETTSVILLE, Hwy. 77N and CR 203 frontage, AG exempt, great commercial Schulenburg - 23.75 acs. w/3BR/3BASOLD hse., shop, open/wooded, 1248 CR 248 potential with views...... $136,500 Schulenburg - 79.68 acs., cattle/pecan farm w/25x100 bldg, 2 ponds elec, well, CR 226 REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE NEW! 8.755 AC, HALLETTSVILLE, CR 132, heavily wooded tract with a lot of county road frontage, Sheridan - Several lots to build, Lake Sheridan Estates nice homesite or recreational tract...... $96,305 Weimar - 381 acs., on E. Navidad River w/woods, wildlife, elec. $2,495,000 Are you wanting to BUY or SELL? NEW! 15.074 AC, HALLETTSVILLE, CR 132, entrance with all weather road entering property, Schulenburg - High Hill, 15.4 acs. w/3BR/2BA hse., shops, creek LIVE OAKS & wildlife heavily wooded, weekend property or permanent homesite...... $9,500/acreSOLD Schulenburg - 13.85 acs. w/pond, scattered trees, ag-exempt, Hwy 77 South 19.58 AC, VIENNA, CR 152 (TRACT 2 ) Large Live Oaks scattered with nice haymeadow, perfect Schulenburg - 73.34 acs.,w/farmhouse,SOLD pond, 40’ elev. County Line Rd. homesite...... CONTRACT...$7,900/acre Schulenburg - 8.461 acres, elec. on-site, water/sewer avail. IH-10 Frontage Rd. NEW! 30.21 AC, HALLETTSVILLE, CR 1G, close to town, heavily wooded and open areas, great Schulenburg - FOR LEASE, retail/office space next to Apothecary, $ neg. 1,500-3,000 sqft homesite, 1/8 minerals...... $6,200/acre Schulenburg - 117 Acs. on Holub Rd. w/creek, woods, wildlife, I-10 Frontage 30.048 AC, BILA HORA, CR 138 (Tract 2), VIEWS, improved pastures, gorgeous homesite...... $7,900/acre 30.048 AC, BILA HORA, CR 138 (Tract 3), Large Live Oaks, pond, heavily wooded area...... $7,900/acre NEW! 32.582 AC, HALLETTSVILLE, CR 132, nice pond, cased water well, heavily wooded with open Jeanette Wallace areas, about 7 miles from town...... SOLD.$7,000/acre Salesperson NEW! 67.82 AC, HALLETTSVILLE, CR 132, Heavily wooded w/ some openings, pond, water well, all 116 W. Fairwinds weather road into property, VIEWS...... 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LHD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 TEA CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Including himself, Janak said the maintenance Bowen reported that he received a grant denial letter The Agency set forth schools may continue to department is composed of Bill Tomlin and Leonard from the Johnson Foundation and would approach the guidelines for hygiene offer extracurricular ac- Dvorak. chairman of the Foundation a second time requesting practices that included tivities, at their discre- “Between the three of us, we take care of this entire approval on the grant. having hand sanitizers tion and consistent with facility,” Janak said. Due to the increase of COVID-19 virus patients in and/or hand washing the guidance of TEA, for Listing various duties they perform, Janak said they the area, Bowen said the LMC’s Gift Shop will remain stations with soap and non-UIL extracurricular take care of the outside areas of the facility that include closed at present time. water available at each activities and with the mowing, trimming. Bowen said DeTar Hospital of Victoria has asked if entrance. guidances set forth by the Besides the outside part of the facility, they also LMC could take on non-COVID patients because they Students, teachers, University Interscholastic handle preventative maintenance such as the dietary are bursting at the seams and need the beds. Patients staff and campus visitors League regarding all UIL and air-conditioning equipment that sometimes requires that would be transferred would involve those recovering should be encouraged activities. them to work at various hours. from surgeries and swing-bed patients. to sanitize or wash their Lastly in regards to “There is never a great time to shut equipment down Bowen said at present both gastroenterologist will hands frequently. transportation recom- because the hospital never closes,” Janak said. “It some- not be able to conduct their procedures so he is look- Campuses will be re- mendations, TEA school times involves us to come in on weekends to try and ing into acquiring gastroenterology groups to help out quired to institute more systems should consider mitigate the disruption as much as possible.” during that time. He said other day surgeries including frequent cleaning prac- requiring students and Other duties performed by the maintenance depart- cataract, general, orthopedic and podiatry surgeries will tices, including cleaning staff to use a hand sani- ment include taking annual water test, working with continue to take place. by janitorial staff, as well tizer when boarding the contractors for quotes, meeting with inspectors to as- Lavaca Medical Center chief financial officer Tracy as students given the op- bus. sure all is in compliance, conducting weekly test on the Green presented the June financial report saying the portunity to clean their When possible, schools hospital’s generator and conducting quarterly fire drills. month actually ended very positive. own spaces before and should open windows to “We do a lot of work in house and stay within our Green reported the district revenue was up 40 percent after using them. allow outside air to circu- scope and capabilities,” Janak said. “The hospital runs over May and year-to-date is up two percent. The TEA said schools late on the bus. 24-7 and in that respect maintenance management is Patient revenue was also up 12 percent over the last are required to comply In addition, TEA rec- on call 24-7.” month. with the governor’s execu- ommended schools to en- MEDICAL STAFF APPLICATIONS “We definitely had a spike in out-patient volume,” tive order regarding the courage families to drop Lavaca Medical Center Chief of Staff, Dr. Maurice Green said. “April and May were really rough months wearing of masks. students off, carpool, or Wilkinson, presented a list of medical staff physicians for us recording a decrease in volumes.” In the classroom where walk with their student that included advancement from provisional consult- Green attributed the decrease to COVID-19 and said spaces allow it, student to school to reduce pos- ing staff, advancement from provisional courtesy staff, in June the volumes have come back up. desks should be placed a sible virus exposure on as well as applications for provisional consulting and “Our volumes have increased mainly due to COVID, minimum of six feet apart the buses. applications for provisional courtesy staff, which were but our normal volume has not,” Green said. and in classrooms that Buses should be thor- approved by the board. Green reported there were 37 admissions in June and do not have the space, oughly cleaned after each The majority of the physicians approved are in re- 42 in May. Year-to-date admissions are down one percent. schools should plan for trip focusing on high- gards to the ER department involving Radiology with Reporting on the clinic, Green said the clinic revenue more frequent hand wash- touched surfaces. some in Tele-medicine. was up 26 percent in June, but year-to-date is down 16 ing or hand sanitizing. More information can ADMINISTRATIVE/FINANCIAL REPORT percent. When feasible and ap- be found on the Texas Lavaca Medical Center administrator Steve Bowen “Our clinic was one of our hardest hit in April and propriate in non-class- Education Website as well presented his administrative report for the month of May,” Green said. “We saw on average almost a 60 per- room spaces, such as phys- as the Hallettsville ISD June. cent decrease in volumes,’ Green said. ical education classes website. Bowen said LMC received a $5,000 unrestricted In other action taken by the board heard the district’s as weather permits, it is ••••••••••••••• grant from San Bernard Electric Co-op and an $8,000 public investment report. preferable for students The Hallettsville ISD SHIPP grant. Board vice-president Rosanne Gallia presided over to gather outside, rather Board of Trustees met in Bowen said they’ve changed their testing station for the meeting. Board president James Fenner was present, than inside, because of special called meeting suspected COVID-19 patients. via phone hook-up. Board members Gene Schott, Carl likely reduced risk of vi- Monday to discuss and The station was moved from the hallway of the ER to Hobbs, John Allen and Kyle Denney were also present rus spread outdoors. consider adjusting the an unfinished space between his office and the clinic. for the meeting. The Agency listed that start of the school year.

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