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VOLUME 130 GIDDINGS, LEE COUNTY, TEXAS 78942-0947 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2020 NUMBER 38 UIL district realignments bring surprise, challenges New opponents in fall sports for area schools The announcement of scenarios being kicked New districts in the biennial UIL district around included Madi- volleyball, basketball alignments for football, sonville and Navasota volleyball, and basketball along with La Grange and Football was not the only were released on Monday. Smithville. sport affected by the Mon- There were some surprises Although Cuero did not day morning announce- for area schools as new make the playoffs last ments of UIL realignment. and old opponents alike year, their old district in- Volleyball and basketball were shuffled and reor- cluded state semi-finalist also received news of new ganized. Wimberley and quarter- districts. The Giddings football finalist Navarro. Cuero Giddings will play in program finds itself in (2-3) was beat out by area District 20 for both sports Conference 4A Division finalist Llano (2-3) for the and in addition to La 2 as before. Football op- final playoff spot. Grange and Smithville, ponents for the new dis- Both Gonzales (8-3, 3-1) they will face Manor New trict 13 will include the and Navasota (7-5, 6-0) Tech, and three Austin schools: Achieve, Eastside THE LADY BUFFS Soft- Wimberley on Saturday in the softball park at old rivals La Grange and were Area Finalists last ball team officially started and came away with a 5-3 Wimberley High School, Smithville. New for this year. Memorial, and Johnson. Giddings boys basket- their season on Friday, Jan. victory. Their first home which is an artificial sur- year will be Gonzales, Lexington fell into a 24 with a workout on the scrimmage will be on Feb. face. Head Softball Coach Navasota, and Cuero. 7-team district 13 in Con- ball coach Neal Majew- artificial turf of Buffalo 8. The team was practic- Arthur Behrend is pictured Giddings Head Coach ference 3A Division 2. ski said, “We are excited Stadium. They played an ing on the artificial turf in the foreground. Wade Griffin commented Their opponents will be about having something exhibition game against to prepare for the game -- Photo by Frank Smith on the alignment saying, Buffalo, Clifton, Flor- new. We don’t have any “I never saw this coming. ence, Franklin, Riesel, and control over these things I’m shocked. I’m not sure Rogers. so we will adapt and wel- Security is assessed by what to think yet.” Most See Changes, 4 See Districts, 8 police chief at Immanuel GISD Trustee positions Walk-thru done at both school and church Giddings Police Chief “I will say, they already for and how to react -- up for re-election in May Haril Walpole met last had some good security how to be welcoming but Deadline to file for two 3-year terms is next Friday, Feb. 14 Wednesday with Pastor measures in place. Some- diligent,” said Walpole. Robert Tiner, and church times a new set of eyes can The police chief said The GISD Board of unopposed in 2017. can have their applications and school leaders, to point out things that you this week he and Sheriff Trustees will have two Kruemcke was elected in notarized there, provided do a “walk-through” and missed,” he said Rodney Meyer will do a three-year terms up for re- 2014 and ran unopposed they bring in a driver’s security assessment of The police chief also said walk-through assessment election on May 2, 2020. in 2017. license. both Immanuel Lutheran the City will partner with of Martin Luther Lutheran The positions currently The deadline to file is See Positions, 7 School and Church. Immanuel to install new Church. held by Jason Locke and Friday, Feb. 14 at 5 pm. Lexington ISD “Without disclosing their Hi-Visibility crosswalk “It’s sad that, when I was Roy Kruemcke Jr. are Applications are available weaknesses, we found signs to alert drivers to young, churches didn’t the ones to be filled by at the Giddings ISD Ad- board candidates some ‘quick fix’ items that stop and yield to the kids even lock their doors. the May election. Both ministration Building, lo- Lexington ISD will be can be implemented im- crosssing the street. People respected the sanc- incumbents have filed for cated at 2337 North Main holding Board of Trustee mediately, like some door “Our next step will be to tity of the church,” said re-election. Street. After completing elections on May 2, 2020. modifications and more train ushers, greeters and Walpole. Locke was original- the application, it must be The last day for candidates cameras,” said Walpole. teachers in what to look See Security, 8 ly elected in 2010, but notarized. There are no- to file is Friday, Feb. 14. stepped down due to a tary public officials at the The three 3-year posi- conflict of interest. He was District Administration tions that are up for re- Gypsy Vanner horses at re-elected in 2015, and ran building, so candidates See Board, 3b Three men dead after oil Ledbetter Stables facility Breed used across Europe now in Ledbetter well blowout at Deanville Steve Stanford of these beautiful horses are named “Vanners” be- wins 2 World Titles in the stalls, with a baby cause that is what the Gyp- Explosion at Chesapeake site in Burleson County There have been some on the way! sies originally bred them Three workers have died is an oil field services mann Hospital in Hous- big changes in the past Steve has an entire to be -- beautiful, strong from a Wednesday, Jan. 29 firm in Fort Worth, and ton, according to Burle- three years at Ledbetter room full of ribbons and and eye-catching to pull oil well blowout and fire at C.C. Forbes of Alice also son County Emergency stables, where Janet Van- trophies from shows he their extravagant wagons, a Chesapeake oil well site handles oil field services. Management Coordinator Bebber used to raise and has competed in, but his which they called vans. off County Road 127 near A second worker, who is Duane Strange. train race horses more proudest accomplishment These equines are also Deanville in Burleson still not identified by any One media report indi- than a decade ago -- now is winning a 2019 World called Gypsy Horses or County. company officials, died cated that the man who called Stable House at Championship with Gigi, Gypsy Cobs, but all can One worker Windell Thursday, Jan. 30, and a died on Thursday worked Ledbetter a two-year-old black mare. be traced back to the origi- Beddingfield, 38, of Tyler, third man, Brian Maldo- for Eagle Pressure Con- The stables, located on She was also the 2019 Re- nal breeding stock and who was employed with nado, 25, of San Diego, trol, but it remained un- FM 180 a mile north of serve World Champion studbook in Ireland and contractor Eagle Pressure Texas, died on Saturday, clear which contractor Hwy 290 in the Ledbetter mare and 3rd place Best of the UK. Control, died at the scene. Feb. 1 at Dell Seton Medi- Maldonado and the other area, have recently been Breed Overall in the 2019 “Traditionally, they are Employees with Eagle cal Center in Austin. Mal- worker were employed given a makeover by part- World Show. Then, Bella black and white, but can Pressure Control and C.C. donado’s family said he with. ners Steve Stanford and Nova, a one-year-old filly, come in any number of Forbes, contractors work- had suffered third-degree A fourth worker also Bentley Tudor, who own also won the 2019 World color combinations,” ing for Chesapeake, were burns to 90 percent of his still not identified by any and live on the property. Champion yearling class. Steve said. “They have at the scene along with body. company officials was be- They are raising and Gypsy Vanners are a an outstanding disposition Chesapeake workers, ac- Two of the workers were lieved to be still alive as of showing exotic breed of breed first imported from and lots of personality. cording to a Texas Rail- lifeflighted by helicopters 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4. horses known as Gypsy Ireland and the United Easily trainable and capa- road Commission report. to Dell Seton Medical None of the Chesapeake Vanners. There are nine Kingdom in 1996. They See Horses, 10b Eagle Pressure Control Center and one to Her- See Blowout, 3b EDC approves training grant, $25,000 to BEC Power lines at business park, CCA computers The Giddings Economic service to the 150 acre portunity Zone, which Development Corporation business park. is a community invest- has approved an expendi- The board also approved ment program that con- ture of up to $25,000 to a $5,000 training grant to nects private capital with Bluebonnet Electric for be awarded to Combined low-income communities; the installation, opera- Community Action LLC See GEDC, 5b tions and maintenance of for the purchase of lap- electrical lines to support top computers and ancil- GHS soccer a new lift station soon to lary supplies. The agency be located at the Giddings plans to hire a certified starts district 290 Business Park. instructor and will soon The Giddings High Once operational, the offer GED/ ESL courses. School soccer teams trav- expanded lift station will “Workforce develop- eled to Smithville last Fri- replace the Bon Ton lift ment is an important in- day to take on the Tigers. station currently located vestment and we are ex- The girls team came on the south side of High- cited to be able to partner away with a 12-0 victory, way 290 and will provide with CCA on this proj- extending their overall ect,” stated Tonya Britton, record to 18-0-1, and start- STEVE STANFORD has Championships and nu- partner Bentley Tudor, are GEDC Director. ing district with 1-0. made a name for himself merous other honors at giving a total makeover to “There has been much The boys lost a nail-biter showing an exotic breed of different shows across the Ledbetter Stables, where hype about Giddings’ to the Tigers, as the game horses called Gypsy Van- country. Steve, pictured at they are raising nine of the designation as an Op- See Soccer, 8 ners, winning two World one of the shows, and his beautiful horses. Page 2 - Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 THE BIBLE Suspicious vehicle had been parked there for Lee County Jr. Livestock at Dime Box store awhile and kept looking Solid Ground Show on February 27-29 Emerita Gonzales called inside the store. the Lee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Lee Liles responded True joy should be reflected The Lee County Junior Friday’s activities are: Office on Saturday, Feb. 1 and advised the vehicle Livestock Show will be market swine 8 a.m., mar- at 7:35 a.m. about a suspi- left traveling westbound in our eyes, smile, laughter held Feb. 27-29. ket lambs 2 p.m., market cious vehicle at Bubba’s prior to his arrival. Sgt. Is your heart and soul merriment.” Thursday’s events are: goats 3:30 p.m., and steer Truck Stop on Hwy. 21 Liles and DPS Trooper filled with joy? Do you In other words, they had Broiler judging at 8:30 judging 6 p.m. in Dime Box. She said Jose Perez checked the have a smile on your face to be joyful people, with a.m., judging of YFCA en- The Pee Wee Swine a multi-colored Chevro- area, but were unable to most of the time? the ability to laugh, praise tries and rabbits 10 a.m., Showmanship begins at let Suburban was parked locate the Suburban. Even if you go back to and celebrate. That’s what cake judging 12 p.m., hal- 8:30 a.m. Saturday, with outside, and the occupants the dawn of the universe, bothered the Pharisees ter heifer judging 3 p.m., the Buyer’s Get-Together you’ll find joy there. about Jesus (Matt. 11:17- and commercial market at 11:30 a.m. and Sale at The creation is charac- 19). heifer judging 5 p.m. 1:30 p.m. terized by celebration (Job Yes, Jesus was also a 8:7; Proverbs 8: 22-31). man of sorrows. He was Going forward from able to grieve at a funeral, there to the time of the but he was also a man of Lexington Lone Star New Testament, Christ joy, able to enter into the was characterized by joy merriment of a wedding Varmint Tournament (John 8:29, 15:11). (compare John 11:1-5). The 11th annual Lex- 2nd place: Ojos Rojas, In the parable of the Christians should be like ington Lone Star Varmint 395 points; 5 coyotes; 5 prodigal son, heaven in Paul and like Jesus. And Tournament was a great fox; 1 raccoon; 2 bobcats. the present was charac- like the people in 1 Chron- success, with 105 teams 3rd place: Proguide terized by joy, feasting, icles 29. The chapter talks entered and roughly a South/RBO, 345 points; music and dancing (Luke about how God “wants us, crowd of 450 people on 5 coyotes; 4 fox; 5 rac- 15:11-32). our true selves -- given site Saturday, Jan. 25. Of coons; 1 bobcat. And even in the future, from the heart, honestly the 105 teams, 51 teams 4th place: Shot In The the apostle John shows us and happily.” showed back up Sunday Dark, 345 points; 4 coy- a picture of heaven (Rev- What we should learn with animals to turn in. otes; 5 raccoons; 4 bob- elation 19:6-9). It will be a by studying the Bible is A lot of varmints were cats. feast where people shout, that when we are in touch harvested on this state- Heaviest Bobcat: 27.05 “Let us celebrate, let us with God we are getting in wide hunt. There were lbs., Ojos Rojos. rejoice” (verse 7). touch with joy. three $1,000 scholarships Heaviest Coyote: 43.00 The story of faith begins True joy doesn’t come given to Macy Sweat, lbs., Cazadores Locos. and ends in joy. And joy is from the world and the Taylor Speier, and Kacie Heaviest Fox: 10.60 lbs., there in between as well. things it offers us. True Johnson. They All Got Away. Joy permeated Paul’s joy doesn’t come from us Results of the contest are Heaviest Raccoon: 21.40 life, even in a place where -- it comes from the Lord. as follows: lbs., G&S Rednecks. you would never expect it All we have to do is get 1st place: Beer Belly Mangiest Coyote: Beer -- in prison (read the book close to God and we will Varmint Hunters, 505 Belly Varmint Hunters. of Philippians). come into contact with points; 5 coyotes; 5 fox; Next year’s contest will For more than twenty true joy. 5 raccoons; 4 bobcats. will be held Jan. 30-31. centuries, Christians have Jesus had that kind of been exhibiting joy. deep and lasting joy. He Sure, there have been sad had hardly any earthly Winedale News and gloomy Christians, possessions, but he was Lunch and Learn Join us for our COMMUNITY AND but that’s not the way God filled with love and joy. Come learn about local NEW FAMILY wants us to be. 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Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Page 3 Case dismissed against Lavaca County Attorney Sam Houston State Giddings man taken Hallettsville ball coach John Stuart Fryer simulta- President’s List to jail for warrant GHS varsity boys split Although charges will neously requested that the court subpoena Cook to Aubrey Heller and Sgt. Jimmy Webber district games at home not be sought against the with the Giddings Police appear as a state witness in Kynslie Meyer, both of The Giddings Buffaloes the Hornets 32-35. Hallettsville coach ac- Department conducted another case against ass- Lexington, and Savan- varsity basketball team “It was a rough and cused of not reporting a a traffic stop in the 1400 sistant principal Eugene nah Knippa of Lincoln, hosted a pair of district physical defensive game,” possible child abuse case block of S. Main Street on Cottenoir, whose jury trial have been named to the games last week. On Tues- said Majewski. “I felt like last year, he’s not entirely Monday, Jan. 27. on a similar failure to President’s Honor Roll for day, the Smithville Tigers defensively we executed in the clear. The driver, Frederick report charge was set to the fall semester at Sam came to town and were de- exactly as we wanted for According to court docu- Spencer Jones of Gid- begin Monday, Feb. 3. Houston State University feated by the Buffs 46-42. the most part and that’s a ments signed by Judge dings, was arrested for an in Huntsville. “It was good for our boys credit to our guys prepa- Dwight E. Peschel, pros- outstanding warrant out of to get the win,” said Coach ration. Offensively, we ecutors dismissed the case Lee County. against Hallettsville’s Neal Majewski. “It’s an- struggled to make shots head baseball coach Cal- other close game that fell again. It’s been our Achil- vin “Shorty” Cook Jr., & Local car runs off in our favor this time. les heel this season. We one of three high school road on foggy day These guys have fought have good looks but just officials accused of pro- A 55-year-old Giddings hard all year long and have can’t seem to get the ball fessional failure to report Shutters, Shades, Drapes, Blinds, man was not injured in a come up on the short end in the rack on a consistent incidents that allegedly one-vehicle accident on in close games like this. basis.” occurred during an over- Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 So getting over the hump Leading scorers for the and much more!! is a sign of improving.” game were Bryson Klein- night stay at a baseball Free In-Home Consultation a.m. tournament in Hondo last Jesus Gonzalez Guerrero Leading scorers for ert (9 points), and Cruise spring. Office: 979-542-0700 www.budgetblinds.com/giddings was driving a 2004 Chev- the game were Camron (7 points). Birnbaum and In the motion to dismiss, rolet Impala southbound Rimes (10 points) and Rimes chipped in 6 each. on CR 205 at an unsafe Lofty Cruise (9 points). Wolridge had 4 points. speed for the dense fog Daven Birnbaum and Rimes pulled in 10 re- conditions when he failed Kaden Wolridge had 7 bounds with Kleinert GHS Black History Club to negotiate a left curve points each. Blayne Frit- grabbing 6. in the roadway, said DPS cher had 6 points. Gabriel Looking forward, Ma- Trooper Richard Dozier. Chalmers had 5 points, jewski said, “We have The car traveled over and Shane Essman hit 2 5 games left to make a a fence owned by Carol points. Rimes also had 13 playoff push as we start ANNUAL rebounds and Birnbaum the 2nd round. Four of Dunlap of Giddings and came to rest on private had 7. those five are on the road, property, according to the The Buffs then played but I’m confident our guys trooper. host to Caldwell on Fri- will be prepared and ready SOUL FOOD DINNER day, ultimately losing to to compete for a spot.” Sunday, February 9, 2020 OPENING Giddings High School FRIDAY, FEB. 7 With a huge selection Cafeteria Serving from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Dine In or Take Out!) of Hanging Baskets, Only $10.00 a plate Bedding Plants (Meal includes: and more! 2 Fried Pork Chops, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Bread & Tea) Contact: David McDowell at (979) 542-3351 Email: [email protected]

All Proceeds Will Support The Black History Club!! Page 4 - Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 ponents will be Buck- Welfare concern on CHANGES holts, Mount Calm, and driver inside vehicle (FROM PAGE ONE) Oglesby. Rudy Mayer called the Head Coach Rick Frey Lexington Head Coach Lee County Sheriff’s Of- said, “I think that our boys fice on Sunday, Jan. 26 at Kirk Muhl said, “The will be very competitive in new district will be tough. 3:52 p.m. about a white the new football district 2-door car pulled over on There are several teams and we are looking for- that are always in the play- the side of the road with ward to our first year in the the engine running with offs. The travel will be UIL for football.” tough on our JV and junior a driver inside. He was Superintendent Nicholas not sure if the driver was high during the week. The West said, “First of all, only surprise was that they sleeping or having a medi- we are very excited to see cal problem, but wanted a left Clifton in our district.” where we are headed for First district season deputy to check on them. our first football district Sgt. Carey Ray was able for Dime Box Horns season. That was really the to located the vehicle on The Dime Box 6-man thing we anticipated the CR 454 at Hwy. 21 in the football team will enter most. Overall, the district Lincoln area. The driver their first District season makes a lot of since as far was fine, just waiting for next year. They are in as travel and we are look- her daughter who was at a Conference 1A Division ing forward to it.” nearby event. 2, District 14. Their op-

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KADEN WOLRIDGE day night. Wolridge had 4 GABRIEL CHALMERS against the Hornets last SADIE CLAXTON (#4) had 3 points, 2 rebounds, (#24) goes in for a layup points and 4 rebounds. (#22) glides in for a shot Friday night. keeps up the pressure on 6 deflections, and 3 steals against Caldwell last Fri- -- Photos by Frank Smith a Caldwell player. Claxton against the Lady Hornets.

DAVEN BIRNBAUM Hornets last Friday night. JAYLA ALDRIDGE (#2) Aldridge had 12 points and KAILEY BURGDORF Friday night. Burgdorf had (#12) drives down the Birnbaum had 6 points and heads in for a layup against 7 rebounds. (#25) tries for a short jump- 2 points and 4 rebounds lane for a shot against the 3 rebounds. Caldwell last Friday night. -- Photos by Frank Smith er against Caldwell last against the Lady Hornets.

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Stronghold Ex-Prez candidate O’Rourke spurs declaration Washington County, ad- ing Cherokee a Second said. “The sheriff will joining Lee County to the Amendment sanctuary most likely take care of east, is among some two county – a largely symbol- that first, before the fed- dozen Texas counties to ic stand with little teeth. eral government ever gets adopt a resolution declar- Rusk is the county seat. involved.” ing it a 2nd Amendment “It is symbolic,” Precinct “Candidate for sheriff Strong Hold County. 4 Commissioner Billy Rudy Flores expounded John Deans, who drafted McCutcheon said. on this in a recent speech,” the resolution, had this to “We’re not going to Skelton said. “The sheriff say: “The reason I’m do- break any laws, but our needs to be in control of ing this is because liberal sheriff’s office doesn’t the county. The nation is Democrats do not obey have to help the federal in such a bad way right the law of the land and are government, if they come now – it could come down destroying the moral fiber here to confiscate our resi- to us having to defend of this nation.” dents’ guns, either.” ourselves.” GIDDINGS Volunteer procedures to stage the improve their response and “The law of this land The Cherokee resolu- To the north, neighbor- firemen met for their engine and get water to a setup depending upon vari- has been broken by liberal tion, drafted by Precinct ing Smith County de- monthly training on Thurs- structure fire as quickly ous scenarios that might Democrats . . . who have 2 Commissioner Steven clared themselves a sanc- day, Jan. 23. The firemen as possible. After each fire, occur on the scene of a fire. violated the 2nd Amend- Norton and approved by tuary county in October. worked through various firemen review ways to --Photos by Frank Smith ment over and over, and if County Attorney Dana “We got tired of listening we don’t stand up to this, Young, states no county to politicians like Beto it going to be bad news.” law enforcement officer O’Rourke,” said Precinct County Commissioner will aid federal authori- 3 Commissioner Terry Joy Fuchs agreed with ties in removing firearms Phillips. “If the feds come Deans, highlighting calls from law-abiding county in to unconstitutionally from her constituent in residents. confiscate residents’ guns, support of this resolution. Furthermore, the resolu- we will not use county The court voted unani- tion states, the sheriff’s funds, buildings, person- mously to approve the office will not provide any nel, or resources to help resolution supporting manpower, intelligence, them.” the second amendment, equipment, or facilities Former Democratic which carries “no force of to federal authorities con- presidential candidate law,” according to County fiscating guns, instituting Beto O’Rourke triggered Judge John Durrenburger. mandatory buy-back pro- controversy earlier this Waller County in the grams, or interfering with year when he vowed, as Houston area was among the constitutional rights to president, to confiscate several counties across the keep and bear arms. assault rifles. nation to declare them- “Of course, if there is “Our first priority is, and selves sanctuary counties. a crime involved, or if a will always be, keeping Cherokee County Com- felon unlawfully has a our residents safe,” Mc- missioners has also unani- gun, we will act accord- Cutcheon said. mously approved mak- ingly,” McCutcheon, 52, Know open government rights by remembering these basics By Kelley Shannon, address on a government’s of private communica- Executive Director, website, call and ask for tions that will ultimate- FOIFT it. Note: If a government ly constitute a quorum. Whatever our political office designates a single This deliberate behavior, views, certainly we can email address for records known as a “walking quo- agree we have the right requests, then emailed re- rum,” is banned, and the to know how government quests must be sent there. Legislature clarified that is conducting business. Searchable-sortable again in 2019. Texas law How are taxpayer dollars information should be does allow discussion spent? Who is influencing made available. Electron- of business outside of a decisions? ic information shall be public meeting through a Access to information provided in the format a publicly viewable online allows us to speak up and requestor prefers if it is message board. hold public officials ac- stored that way and can The public can comment countable, while a lack of be provided in that format at meetings. Under a law transparency diminishes at no greater expense or that took effect in Sep- trust in government. time, the attorney gen- tember 2019, governing The Texas Public In- eral’s office has stated. bodies must allow mem- When is a memory lapse a formation Act and Texas So, if government data is bers of the public wish- Open Meetings Act are stored in a searchable and ing to speak on an issue reason to get medical attention? the state’s main open gov- sortable electronic spread- on the agenda of an open “Beyond a medical diag- “Indeed,” says We- help to use microwave ernment laws. Based on sheet and it’s requested meeting to do so before nosis of disease, the aches ber, “Nearly six million settings or to record a TV recent frequently asked in that format, it should or when it’s considered. and pains of growing old Americans suffer from show questions about these be provided as a spread- Reasonable rules can be can be worrisome. But Alzheimer’s Disease and, * Getting confused about laws, here are a few im- sheet rather than as a PDF, adopted limiting the total the growing numbers of as the Alzheimer’s As- the day of the week but portant reminders: which can be less useful amount of time a member patients who have ac- sociation predicts, that figuring it out later Requested information when looking at numbers of the public may address tually been diagnosed number is poised rise to * Sometimes having must be provided prompt- and large amounts of in- the body on an item. Of- with dementia, includ- some 14 million over the trouble finding the right ly. That means as soon formation. ficials cannot prohibit the ing Alzheimer’s Dis- next three decades.” word as possible and without Closed-door meetings person from criticizing the ease, can cause concern The question is, when * Misplacing things delay. It’s a misconcep- are for deliberations only, governing body or its acts, among America’s aging is a lapse of memory just from time to time and re- tion that a governmental and only for certain sub- policies or services. population at large,” says part of life, and when is tracing steps to find them body, once it receives a jects. The Texas Open These and other topics Dan Weber, president of it a sign of the impend- * Making a bad decision written request for infor- Meetings Act allows a will be addressed in a se- the Association of Ma- ing onset of Alzheimer’s or mistake once in a while, mation, can wait up to 10 governing body to meet ries of open government ture American Citizens Disease? According to like neglecting to change days to make the records in a closed or “executive” seminars the non-profit (AMAC). the National Institute on the oil in the car available. Ten business session in some cases, Freedom of Information Most of the time, for- Aging, “Forgetfulness * Sometimes feeling days is the deadline under such as to consult an at- Foundation of Texas is getfulness is just that: can be a normal part of uninterested in family or the Public Information torney for legitimate legal participating in this year forgetfulness, as Weber aging. As people get older, social obligations Act for the governmental questions, or to discuss with the Texas Attorney describes it. In fact, neuro- changes occur in all parts * Developing very spe- entity to ask for a Texas the purchase of property. General’s Office. The first scientist and author Daniel of the body, including the cific ways of doing things attorney general ruling if it Public officials can only seminar will be Feb. 25 in J. Levitin points out that brain. As a result, some and becoming irritable is attempting to withhold deliberate behind closed Corpus Christi, hosted by we’ve got a lot more to people may notice that it when a routine is dis- information. doors. Any vote or final state Rep. Todd Hunter. think about with each takes longer to learn new rupted Records requests can be action must happen in Let’s take every oppor- passing year. things, they don’t remem- The Alzheimer’s paper made in multiple ways. public. tunity in 2020 to improve Levitin puts it this ber information as well suggests that signs of the Some government of- A ‘walking quorum’ is knowledge of Texas’ way: “older adults have as they did, or they lose disease as we grow older fices these days insist that a no-no. A quorum of a transparency laws. That, to search through more things like their glasses. include: requestors use a specific governmental body dis- in turn, can lead to more memories than do young- These usually are signs * Memory loss that dis- online form when making cussing official business effective government. er adults to find the fact of mild forgetfulness, not rupts daily life a public records request. is supposed to occur in Kelley Shannon is ex- or piece of information serious memory problems, * Challenges in planning Wrong! Using an online a posted public meeting. ecutive director of the they’re looking for. Your like Alzheimer’s disease.” or solving problems form is optional. Writ- Members of a governing non-profit Freedom of brain becomes crowded But the Alzheimer’s As- * Difficulty completing ten requests may also be board cannot knowingly Information Foundation of with memories and infor- sociation says that if your familiar tasks made via email, regular have one-on-one con- Texas. For more informa- mation. It’s not that you forgetfulness is disrupting * Confusion with time or certified mail or hand versations about public tion about the foundation can’t remember -- you can your life, it may be time to or place delivery. If you wish to business -- whether talk- and regional open govern- -- it’s just that there is so see a doctor. In an online * Trouble understanding email your request and ing, emailing or texting ment seminars go to www. much more information to paper entitled, 10 Early visual images and spatial can’t find the appropriate -- when it is part of a series foift.org. sort through. A 2014 study Signs and Symptoms of relationships found that this ‘crowded- Alzheimer’s, the associa- * New problems with reporting a disturbance ness’ effect also shows tion describes the differ- words in speaking or writ- Warning issued Deputies called to in the Giddings area. The up in computer simula- ences between forgetful- ing on Illegal dumping verbal disturbance dispatcher could hear a tions of human memory * Misplacing things and County Commissioner The Fayette County ness and disease. man and woman arguing systems.” losing the ability to retrace Maurice Pitts called the Sheriff’s Office called the The paper explains that in the background. The German physician steps Lee County Sheriff’s Of- Lee County Sheriff’s Of- age-related lapses include: Deputy Byron Holloway Alois Alzheimer was the * Decreased or poor fice on Wednesday, Jan. fice on Saturday, Feb. 1 at * Making occasional and Sgt. Lee Liles went first scientist to describe judgment 29 at 2:10 p.m. with in- 4:56 p.m. about a 911 call errors when managing to the residence, and the the disease that bears * Withdrawal from work formation about subjects finances or household bills argument was verbal only. his name in 1906. But or social activities who have been illegally * Sometimes forgetting Both parties had calmed it wasn’t until the ‘70s * Changes in mood and dumping items on CR 117 jects, who were advised to names or appointments down and were working and ‘80s that Alzheimer’s personality. in Giddings. refrain from dumping and but remembering them things out. began to be recognized as later Chief Deputy James to retrieve the items along something of a scourge. * Occasionally needing Crocket contacted the sub- the roadside. Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Page 7 Freshman Buffs split 2 at home Sports Corner The GHS Buffaloes freshman basketball BY SLOAN PREUSS score more points, but team hosted the Tigers of decided to play it safe and Smithville last Tuesday SUPER BOWL 54 -- If took a tie into the locker and fell 43-27. you wore red to this year’s rooms. That could have “We went into halftime Super Bowl party, you been the difference in the with a one point lead,” were a winner no matter final outcome. said Coach Zach Tatro. what, since the main color Although San Francisco “Our team came out play- for both teams was red. took a 20-10 lead to begin ing great defense, and Just as long as you didn’t the 2nd half, it was the executing on offense.” have 49ers or Chiefs to mighty Chiefs who came In the second half, the back up your color. I wore storming back with 21 Buffaloes faced some a black shirt, to boycott straight points in the final challenges. “We got into since the Dallas Cowboys quarter for the win. It was foul trouble,” said Tatro, weren’t playing. Surely an offensive explosion of BREAKS DOWN -- A noon near Giddings Dairy picked up by their parents “which really hurt us.” not to support the Oakland epic proportions as the GISD school bus broke Queen. Students are seen who they notified by cell Leading scorers for the Raiders or Chicago Bears, Chiefs got into the end down Thursday after- filing off the bus and being phone. Others waited for I’ll tell you that much. zone three times within a second bus to arrive to game were Georges Awad (9 points), Lawson Cruise I was really hoping the the last six minutes of the Stolen truck found just heard her voice. transport them home. 49ers would find a way to -- Times & News Photo (7 points) and Jabari Jack- contest. in Fayette County A gray 2004 Dodge 1500 son (3 points). win it, but had to go with Fayette County depu- pickup was located parked The Buffs played host reality and predicted the HALFTIME SHOW -- ties responded to a report on the property, and a Grass fire spreads to Caldwell on Friday. Chiefs to win 28-24. And What did you think about of someone trespassing check of the license plate fast near Lexington “We had a great few days with the Chiefs winning the halftime performance on property on Trinity through DPS revealed the of practice and it really by a final score of 31-20, by fellow Latinas Shakira truck was reported stolen Lester Taylor called the School Road off Hwy. Lee County Sheriff’s Of- showed on Friday night,” I wasn’t too far off. Three and Jennifer Lopez. It got 71 on Monday, Jan. 27 at from Port Lavaca. said Tatro. points on the Chiefs side a little risque’ with the The truck was towed fice on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 12:40 a.m. 11:57 a.m. about a grass The Buffaloes had a and four points on the skimpy outfits worn, and A male complainant told from the property and great first half, going into 49ers side. Not too bad for definitely an eye-opener. stored for safekeeping for fire spreading quickly on deputies that a female was FM 1624. Lexington fire- the locker room up 18- a 25-year veteran of the Still not quite sure why on his property banging on Port Lavaca authorities, 11. “We understood how big game. That’s nearly Shakira stuck her tongue but the female was never men were paged and put the door. He was asleep it out. important this game was half of all the Super Bowls out in the middle of a and did not see the female, located. for us,” said Coach Tatro. played. Dang, I’m getting song, but viewers loved it “We needed to play well old. Don’t tell anyone. for some reason. Maybe a 11th Annual Lexington Lone Star Varmint Tournament and we did. I was extreme- How about a high-five sexy look? I didn’t think ly proud with our competi- for my prediction? Or so, but everyone has their We would like to Thank our wonderful sponsors. Without you we would tiveness and effort.” even a fist-bump will do own opinion on that one. not be able to make this tournament possible. So THANK YOU! The effort continued in just fine. I’m not picky, ei- None of this year’s com- the second half of the ther one is good with me. mercials were really all 2B Cattle Mike Hopkins Distributing Company game with the Buffaloes The crawfish, shrimp that entertaining. I think 4C Ranch Milam County Livestock Auction securing the victory 39- and corn were good, along you could come up with with a piece of pizza for some better ones paying A&C Ramsey Family O’Brien’s Meat Market 30, improving their dis- trict record to 2-3. good measure. Did I forget $5 million for a 30-second Brokers Real Estate Paige Tractor Leading scorers for the to mention a few chips and slot. Not really sure what Carter Plumbing Inc. Paleo Powder game were Cruise (16 dip for an appetizer? The the commercial producers points), Kevin Richmond ice-cold adult beverages are thinking. What ever Caterpillar Equipment of Georgetown Pig Pen Services, LLC (10 points) and Gavin were going down pretty happened to the funny Dime Box Sportsman Hunting Club Ronnie Stone Fritsche (5 points). darn good, too, I must commercials from years Fellers Taxidermy Septic & Stuff LLC The Buffaloes travel to confess, until Monday past? La Grange on Tuesday morning rolled around. Game Changer Lights J&L Speier Feb. 4 and Bellville on Yikes! I’m just kidding, THAT WILL DO IT Giddings Times Subgarde Specialties LLC Friday, Feb. 7. I did not over-indulge on -- Well, it was another the drinks this year, and I entertaining season in the G Pleasant Family Techline Supply actually felt pretty good at NFL and college football, Possum Hollow BBQ Texas Associate Insurers Grant provides body work the next day. but it’s all over now. And Gigi’s Photography Texas Materials of Caldwell cams for Yoakum police that means this will be my IT TOOK 50 YEARS A state grant will help final Sports Corner for Goodson- Voight Lumber Timber Wolf Inc -- That’s how long it was provide body cameras for another six months or so. since Kansas City last Heavy Metal Services Torn Electric Yoakum police officers to I need a break! It’s harder made it to the Super Bowl provide better accuracy than you think writing up Ico-Tec Travis Hobbs Construction and won it. It was up to during the surveillance of a column every week. I J&J Metal Vermeer Equipment of Round Rock a 24-year-old phenom, police-related incidents. can think of a few other Patrick Mahomes, and Jigsaw Weaponry C Walch Family The grant will also pro- things that I would rather 61-year-old coach Andy vide funds for surveillance be doing! Time to start on Jiral Farms Whiteley Feeds Reid to get the job done. camera upgrades for pa- that list, now. I couldn’t be happier for John Deer- Shoppas- Giddings M&M Winkler Family trol vehicles that will give Hope you enjoy the off- both of them -- nice guys, them a broader spectrum season and don’t suffer Kawasaki of Caldwell Woodsons Lumber or so it seems, anyway. of vision. too much football with- Kieth York Lost Pines Taxidermy B&T Woodward Family But it was another case of “It’s twofold,” said City drawal symptoms. I’m falling behind early to get Kleb Billing Woodward Welding, DBA Manager Kevin Cole- feeling them come on their attention. You know, man. “We want to help right at this very moment. Lexington Feed & Farm Yegua Creek Cattle Company the Chiefs were down our officers identify what 24-0 and 17-7 in their Lexington Leader happened while they were Tommy Ramsey / Heather Ramsey previous playoff games Brenham inmates get Lexington Livestock Commission on call, and we want to before making a come- Host / Secretary have an additional level of TCC counseling chance Matt Sherrill back. This one was no The Washington County 512-636-9488/ 512-626-7451 public protection.” different, with the 49ers Commissioners Court taking a 20-10 lead in the voted unanimously to ap- third quarter. I’m think- prove the telemedicine ing that just got the juices services agreement be- flowing for Mahomes, this tween the county and the year’s Super Bowl Most Texas A&M University Valuable Player for good Health Center on behalf reason. He’s the main of the College of Medicine man, no doubt about it. for providing telehealth Coach Reid finally got counseling services. a Super Bowl title to call Telehealth counseling his own. He won a ring is a vital and successful in 1996 with the Packers, service offered to indi- but was only a tight ends gent people or those with coach. He’s been want- no health insurance who ing one as a head coach can have access to mental since being hired by the health professionals in the Philadelphia Eagles in Washington County com- 1999. The Eagles lost their munity.

I have been fortunate to work for some of the best Sheriffs in Texas. For the past 13 years, I have learned and worked the only trip to the big game This innovative program I have been fortunate to work for some of the best Sheriffs in Texas. For the past 13 years, I have learned and worked the under Reid after the 2004 dayday-­‐-­‐toto-­‐-­‐day day operations operations in in the the different different divisions divisions of of the Sheriff’s Office. the Sheriff’s Office. I I began began my my career career as as a a Jailer Jailer for for the Burleson County Sheriff’s the Burleson County Sheriff’s has recently expanded as season. Office. Office. I I was was later later hired hired as as a a Deputy Deputy Sheriff Sheriff by by Sheriff Sheriff , Rodney Meyer , Rodney Meyer where where I I proudly proudly served served for for three three years. Then I went years. Then I went to to work work for for a pilot program to reach the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Keith Korenek. I have served as a Patrol Deputy, Undercover On the other side of the those behind bars in the the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office under the direction of Sheriff Keith Korenek. I have served as a Patrol Deputy, Undercover ball, the 49ers ran out of Narcotics Narcotics Investigator Investigator and and in in my my current current assignment assignment as as a a Detective Detective in in the the Criminal Criminal Investigations Division. Law enforcement Investigations Division. Law enforcement is is my my Washington County jail. passion and I take pride in working hard to get justice for victims of crime and meeting the needs of le the peop . gas in the final quarter. According to WCSO passion and I take pride in working hard to get justice for victims of crime and meeting the needs of le the peop . It was another meltdown Captain Eric Hensley,

With your support, as your Sheriff; I will lead our Sheriff’s Office in a manner that will make you proud! for Coach Kyle Shana- inmates were reluctant to With your support, as your Sheriff; I will lead our Sheriff’s Office in a manner that will make you proud! han, who was offensive participate initially and coordinator for the Atlanta there was some pushback. Falcons three years ago in But since its implementa- I will ensure that our Sheriff’s Office is prepared and organized to respond and exceed a Super Bowl collapse and tion, two inmates have I the will needs ensure of that our our communities. Sheriff’s We Office will is be prepared ready to and face organized any task that comes our way. to respond and exceed overtime loss to the New already graduated from the needs of our communities. We will be ready to face any task that comes our way. England Patriots. That anger management and I will lead an aggressive charge against the criminals who deal drugs in our neighborhoods game seems like just a many are participating in and I will steal lead from an our aggressive hard working charge people. against You deserve to feel safe the and criminals secure who in Lee deal drugs in our neighborhoods County. year or two ago. Time flies one-on-one counseling. Courtesy, Honesty, Integrity and Purpose and steal from our hard working people. You deserve to feel safe and secure in Lee County. when you’re having fun! We will include our citizens as our partners, and respond to your calls for assistance with The last time Kansas Courtesy, Honesty, Integrity and Purpose . I will work closely with our local officials to We will include our citizens as our partners, and respond to your calls for assistance with City won the big game POSITIONS ensure that we are doing everything possible to build a better future for our youth. I want to bring knowledge my and experience back home to work . I for will you. Lee work County closely is my with home our and local officials to I care about what was a victory over the happens here. I will strive to keep your confidence and be the friend and protector fully that you know and trust. I have prepared (FROM PAGE ONE) ensure that we are doing everything possible to build a better future for our youth. Minnesota Vikings in myself I to want assume to the bring knowledge my duties and experience and responsibilities, back home as well the full-­‐time to work obligation for you. that Lee is County the Office is my of home the and Lee County Sheriff. I I care about what 1970. That was four years Candidates must be 18 happens believe in here. I good will traditional strive to law keep enforcement your confidence that takes and My care of the people. be goal the is friend to maintain and protector a fully that you know and trust. I have safe county where all prepare may d live, before I was even born, years of age, live in Gid- myself work, raise to assume a family the duties and enjoy and quality responsibilities, of life; as well the full-­‐time without the fear of crime. I obligation will do that it with is the experience, Office of motivation the Lee County Sheriff. I and common sense and there’s been a lot of dings ISD, and be reg- believe – and I in will good for do it the traditional people of this law county . enforcement that takes My care of the people. goal is to maintain a safe county where all may live, stuff that has happened istered to vote as a resi- work, raise a family and enjoy quality of life; without the fear of crime. I will do it with experience, motivation and common sense I would like to invite everyone Giddings out to the Public Library (Community Meeting Center) Sunday, on February 16th since that year. Trust me dent of Lee County. Voter – and I will for do it the people of this county. on that one. Registration Status will from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Come join us after your worship services to “Visit Before the Vote”. A free Stew Lunch will be be verified upon return of served I at would Noon. like My to family invite and everyone I invite you to come Giddings out to the enjoy Public food Library and (Community fellowship n i a relaxed, Meeting come-­‐and -­‐ Center) go Sunday, on atmosphere! February 16th CONSERVATIVE -- packet. For any additional Respectfully yours, from 12:00pm – 3:00pm. Come join us after your worship services to “Visit Before the Vote”. A free Stew Lunch will be With the score tied 10-10 information, contact Dana served at Noon. My family and I invite you to come Garrett enjoy food and Durrenberger fellowship n i a relaxed, come-­‐and-­‐go atmosphere! right before halftime, the Devoll at 979-542-2854 www.garrett2020.com 979-­‐820Respectfully -­‐0676 [email protected] yours, 49ers had a chance to or dana.devoll@giddings. POL. ADV. PAID BY STORMIE DURRENBERGER, TREASURER – 5636 N. US – HWY 77 LINCOLN, TEXAS 78948 move down the field to txed.net. Garrett Durrenberger www.garrett2020.com 979-­‐820-­‐0676 [email protected] POL. ADV. PAID BY STORMIE DURRENBERGER, TREASURER – 5636 N. US – HWY 77 LINCOLN, TEXAS 78948 Page 8 - Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 Schulenburg auction hit Scam results in Caldwell Hornets closer Two missing calves by animal rights group SOCCER theft loss of $700 to a turf football field located on property SECURITY The Schulenberg Live- (FROM PAGE ONE) Sgt. James Catchings The Caldwell Hornets John Gay called the Lee (FROM PAGE ONE) stock Auction held Jan. 18 County Sheriff’s Office was tied 2-2 after regula- met with a victim in the are one step closer to hav- “People didn’t lock their was hit by protesters and on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 8:03 tion time expired. The Giddings Police Depart- ing a turf football field. cars or houses either. To- a TV show about animal a.m. about two calves that Buffs lost in a shoot-out, ment lobby on Thursday, The Caldwell school day is a completely differ- rights. were penned up were gone and started their district Jan. 30 at 3:39 p.m. in board approved an amend- ent time, and church is no Some 20 to 30 people from his property on CR season with 0-1. Their reference to theft. The ed schematic design for different than your home,” showed up at the arena, 216 in the Giddings area. overall record is 8-10. victim was deceived by a stadium turf by Enprotect/ said the chief. holding up signs and using The caller first thought Goals in the boys game scam, which caused them Hibbs & Todd inc. of “You have to feel secure a bullhorn to speak out on the calves had been stolen, were scored by Jesus to lose $700. Abilene. and safe, and it’s up to the issue as the sale was since the fence looked Orocio and Dalton Kas- The design includes the churches to provide a taking place. like it had been messed miersky. Juan Tello was Caldwell against the Hor- the Caldwell “C” within loving, welcoming atmo- Butch Strunk, the owner with, but both calves were credited with the assist on nets at press time Tues- the state of Texas with sphere, while also pro- of the auction barn, was located on the back of the Kasmiersky’s goal. day night. They will host “Caldwell” and “Hornets” viding for the security of reportedly upset by the Hempstead on Friday. in each end zone. property at 9:18 a.m. those attending.” protest, according to the Both teams will be in Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, who was summoned to the scene. Strunk told the group to leave the premises, which they did, and depu- ties, warned that if they returned they would be filed on for criminal tres- passing. Storage unit locks broken in Lincoln Joe Green, owner of Ev- ergreen Storage across from the Lincoln Post Office, called the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6:05 p.m. about several locks broken off some of the units. Sgt. Carey Ray and Deputy Kevin West met with the complainant for a Criminal Mischief report, and a close patrol for the area was issued for that night and the next day. DISTRICTS (FROM PAGE ONE) come the change.” GHS girls basketball coach Kevin Majewski commented, “I was a little shocked with them put- ting us in a district with 4 Austin area teams, I didn’t expect that. With that said, I look forward to playing teams we haven’t seen in the past. The challenge will be fun.” GHS Head Volleyball Coach Dedra Wolff said, “I think change can be a good thing. We haven’t played many of the schools in our new dis- trict, so we look forward to some different oppo- nents. Overall, I think the level of competition has dropped, losing Bellville and Caldwell. Of course La Grange and Smithville will still be challenging for us. Other challenges this district poses is longer road trips and it mixes up our junior high schedule a bit.” Lexington is in 3A Dis- trict 19 for both volleyball and basketball. Their op- ponents will be Caldwell, Cameron, Florence, Little River Academy, Rock- dale, and Rogers. Dime Box fell into 1A District 29 for basketball. They will face Bartlett, Buckholts, Calvert, Fay- etteville, North Zulch, Richards, and Round Top- Carmine. For volleyball, Dime Box will be in Dis- trict 26 and face Bur- ton, Snook, Somerville, Fayetteville, McDade, Richards, and Round Top- Carmine. “Volleyball remained the same and we are happy that we get to continue to work with the many schools we have built re- lationships with through competition. With basket- ball we are headed east to- ward a similar district set up we played in over six years ago. We lose some games against strong com- petition and exchange it for a new set of well coached teams from great schools,” said Dime Box Superintendent West. Rick Frey, Dime Box Athletic Director, said, “I think the new district for basketball will be fun for our boys, as they will get the chance to see some new competition. The vol- leyball district will look the same for our girls, so they will be prepared for what to expect.” Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Page 9

A FILM CREW from barbecue. Tootsie has won Australia is shown at City numerous awards and re- Meat Market in Giddings ceived statewide recogni- with Tootsie Tomanez, a tion as a local pitmaster. 100 Year Celebration pitmaster who worked The film crew is doing a for many years at the lo- show about barbecue. And cal market, known across Tootsie still makes every Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center the state for its flavorful Saturday in Lexington. Theme “Celebrating 100 Years of Building Better Lives Through Books and Bytes” Lady Buffs varsity splits games in district action The Lady Buffs varsity dridge with 6. basketball team hosted On Friday, the Lady Smithville and Caldwell Buffs lost by one point in last week. They came a tight game against the away with a win over Lady Hornets. The final the Smithville Tigers and score was 46-47. were narrowly defeated by “We didn’t play our best the Caldwell Hornets. game of the season against Coach Kevin Majewski Caldwell,” said Majewski. Friday, February 7, 2020 said, “The girls did a great “Turnovers were a big job against Smithville af- problem on this night. 3:00 PM (Social Hour) 4:00 PM (Program) ter falling behind 17-0 and Also we did not rebound 20-2 in the first quarter. the ball very well, as we We kept our composure were out-rebounded by FEATURING and were able to fight back Caldwell 35-30 on the and win.” night.” Keynote Speaker – Tim Kleinschimdt – General Council for the The final score was 53- The Lady Buffs will be 49. Leading scorers were on the road this week, Texas Department of Agriculture and Former Texas State Jayla Aldridge with 18 traveling to La Grange points and Ryan Melcher (press time, Tuesday) and Representative with 14. Melcher also led then to Bellville on Friday. rebounding with 10. She They will wrap up district Musical Selections – Giddings High School Band (Directed by was followed by Brianna play on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Sanders with 7 and Al- when they host Navasota. Brian Stewart)

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HORSE ADOPTION -- A last Friday and Saturday. The auctioneer also told the total of 75 wild horses and Several dozen of the wild crowd that those adopting burros were available for animals were auctioned off could earn up to $1,000 by adoption at the Lee Coun- at noon Friday and the rest adopting an untrained wild ty Sheriff’s Posse Arena were available for a $25 fee. horse or burro.

PUBLIC NOTICE Logic and Accuracy Test Electronic Voting Equipment A mandatory test of the Electronic Voting Equipment to be used for the March 3, 2020 Primary Election will be conducted at the Lee County Elections Administra- tor Office, 843 E. Industry, Ste. B, Giddings, Texas on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, beginning at 9:00 a.m. No training will be conducted at this time. Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Page 1b only had three freezes shocker, in my book. stupid that they must have would have been com- -- and they were all in Seeing a 50-year old been created by people on mercials you’d be talking late October and early singing star pole-danc- drugs. about for a long time. VIEWPOINT November. ing, and others skimpily So I was hoping that the There were a few that It’s no wonder the Austin dressed and making all Super Bowl commercials weren’t half bad, but metropolitan area is the kinds of risque moves might be a breath of fresh even the handful of ones BY B.P. fastest-growing city in isn’t fit for prime time. air, but overall I was quite that were worth watching the country. Winters are Pole-dancing and the disappointed with them. didn’t have me talking usually mild. like should have been You’d think that when about it. BURROS & HORSES And I’m talking wild! But it’s not paradise, of reserved for strip clubs, these advertisers are pay- -- I’ve been around horses The burros were pretty course. Until you’ve been not the Super Bowl where ing much as $5.6 million Only $10 extra to add most of my life. And our calm, but I did see a mud through our humid sum- families are in attendance for a 30-second spot, they an online subscription son and daughter-in-law clod from a pen of burros mer heat and developed -- and millions more fami- have them on their ranch, sail past Louise’s head at allergies, you haven’t ex- lies watching on televi- but burros are another one point. perienced Central Texas sion. Giddings ISD is seeking story. But you could tell that weather at its finest. You’re better off heating Well, Friday my wife and the horses had been round- up the queso at halftime. E-Rate services for I got a chance to go out to ed up from open ranges FOG & RAIN -- Since What it boils down to is the Sheriff’s Posse arena where they ran free and we had our share of fog that Super Bowl halftime Funding Year FY2020. at noon to see lots of wild had to fend for them- in December and again shows are getting more All interested vendors burros and wild horses. selves. Out there, no one in January, I checked in “way out” all the time. They were brought in for was giving them hay or with County Judge Paul And it doesn’t seem like please see RFP at: an adoption day that drew other horse feed. Fischer to see what the too many people are all maybe 75 or 100 people to All you had to do was rain situation was going that upset with the per- https://erate.esc12.net/R12/. bid on them. Some who at- observe one pen of wild to be in February. formers. So expect them tended adopted more than horses who were pretty The judge checked his to only get worse. To view the Form 470, one, while others had their well covered in mud to calendar and said the fog please visit: eye on a special horse or realize they hadn’t been pretty well predicted the COMMERCIALS -- burro and bid them up. groomed for this event. rains we got in January. I’ve been critical of TV https://portal.usac.org/suite/ Since the starting bid And besides, no one could While the bigger showers commercials for several was just $25, the highest have gotten close enough weren’t widespread, Blue years. In fact, I think a lot Form 470 #:200007701 bids never got to $150, but to brush them off. Maybe got 1.9 inches, and west of them are so twisted and some who really wanted you could have cleaned of Hills recorded 2 inches a particular wild horse or them up if you had a fire when a line of thunder- burro quickly knocked out hose. storms moved through. any other bidders. They were doing their Paul says January’s fog Bassler Energy Services When it was over, maybe share of nipping at each indicates we have good a third of the 33 burros other and not standing still chances for rain around is seeking and 55 horses had been for very long. I’m sure Feb. 24, 26 and 27, plus adopted. I assume most they were missing being or minus a few days. of those adopting them out running wild, even What’s really needed is TRUCKING MANAGER had ranches to put them though they were now some heavier rains to help Bassler Energy Services has operations in four locations in on. And the auctioneer getting free food. fill our depleting stock announced that anyone I’ll bet a lot of these wild ponds. With the ground Texas, and is seeking an experienced trucking manager to wanting one had another horses and burros adopted fairly well saturated, a manage and oversee crane and trucking services statewide day to come back and will soon be fat as a butter- big rain would provide the for the company. adopt one for $25. ball from being well-fed. runoff we need to help fill I looked around and But I’m wondering if they the tanks. could tell pretty quickly won’t be thinking back to Experience in all aspects of oilfield hauling; including oversize, super heavy loads, winch truck operations, compressor sets, and that I was the only one their “born free” life with HALFTIME SHOW there wearing boat shoes, fond memories. -- It was a fairly exciting production equipment installations, are all preferred assets. and Louise had on her ten- Super Bowl last Sunday, nis shoes. If I wasn’t tak- DOWN IT GOES -- but the final score didn’t Working for this family owned midsize operation will allow you to ing pictures with my press After so many days of turn out to be nearly as share the many core values of our employees including a strong camera, I’m sure others at- springlike weather and close as expected. tending would have been one of the mildest winters The San Francisco 49ers belief in time for your family, safety first, and a drive to be the wondering what we were since the 1800s in Central got a 10-point lead at one best in the industry. Salary and benefits include health insurance doing there. Texas, here comes a cold point, but got shocked and 401K and will commensurate with the abilities, skills, experi- Since I talk with my front midweek that’s pre- when the Kansas City ence, and customer connections of any prospective candidate. hands, Louise reminded dicted to send wind chills Chiefs turned it around me not to make any hand into the 20s, and possibly to win by 11 points in the gestures, or we might be freezing precipitation. second half 20-31. Please send resume entitled “Trucking Manager Resume” to the not-so-proud owners Central Texas and Lee But it’s the halftime [email protected] of a wild horse or burro. County in particular has show that was the real Page 2b - Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 Homeowner’s property OBITUARIES rights decided by Court Giddings Library News In a test of the rights Make sure to check our count of the people, ideas, of property owners, the ad found in this paper for events, and intelligence Fayette County Commis- our 100 Year Anniversary failures that led to the sioners Court narrowly Celebration on Friday, tragedies. approved a request for a Feb. 7, 2020 at 3 p.m. Animals -- Visual Dic- variance from Scott Shaf- We have several new tionary. Explores nine cat- fer and Debbie Walsh. books available for your egories, from the mighty The two wanted to split reading pleasure: dinosaurs to the diverse and sell their property, but Tight Rope, by Amanda animals of today. It is had to first get permission Quick. When her new bed- packed with cross-sec- from Fayette County to and-breakfast is threat- tions, cutaways, habitat do so. ened by a robot innova- scenes, step-by-step se- Reginald Holloway The case demonstrat- tor’s untimely death, a quences and beautiful ed tensions between the former trapeze artist teams species illustrations. Reginald Holloway was rights of owners who de- up with an enigmatic man Library hours are Mon- born on August 9, 1938 cide to split and sell their Kiginia “Kay” Chew Dorothy Crenshaw who would track down a day-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 in Giddings, Texas, to property, and the power of cipher machine prototype. p.m., and Saturday, 10 -1. Clarence Holloway and government to curtail their Funeral services for Funeral services for Dor- The Looming Tower: Pinkie Lucille Humphrey rights over concerns about Kiginia “Kay” Chew, age othy Mae Crenshaw, 92, Al-Qaeda and the Road Marijuana found Holloway. emergency access and the 90, of Giddings, Texas of Ledbetter (Post Oak To 9/11. Explores both Reginald graduated from environment. during traffic stop were held at 10:00 a.m. Community) were held the American and Arab Phillis Wheatley High The vote was 3-2, with Giddings Police Officer on Saturday, February 1, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 sides of the September 11 School in San Antonio, County Judge Joe Weber, Dustin Kieschnick con- 2020 at St. Margaret’s at 12 noon at St. Mary’s terrorist attacks in an ac- Texas. He then furthered Pct. 2 Commissioner Luke ducted a stop for a traffic Catholic Church in Gid- Baptist Church in Led- his education at Prairie Sternadel and Pct. 4 Com- violation Sunday, Feb. 1. dings, Texas with Father better. Rev. Larry Gantt dinance passed in 2018. View A&M University, missioner Tom Muras During the stop, 26-year- Jim Olnhausen officiating. officiated, with burial at The amendment restricted where he earned both his voting to grant the vari- old Dejaun Cornell Strong A private family burial the church cemetery. property owners from Bachelor’s of Science ance. Pct. 1 Commissioner of Austin was found to will be held at Our Lady Dorothy was born Jan. dividing their land into and his Master’s Degrees. Jason McBroom and Pct. be in possession of mari- of the Rosary Cemetery 28, 1928, in Lee County, new tracts which didn’t Reginald was a Senior 3 Commissioner Harvey juana. He was arrested in Georgetown, Texas at the daughter of Ada (Wil- have exclusive access to ROTC graduate and was Berckenhoff opposing it. and booked into the Lee a later date. son) Hancock and Ollie a public road. subsequently commis- The land in question County Jail. Kiginia Chew was born Wormley. She married sioned as second lieuten- was a 15-acre tract along on January 11, 1930 in Award Crenshaw. ant upon his entry into a private road off Loehr Giddings, Texas. She She died Wednesday, the United States Army. Road in Precinct 3 south met her future husband in Jan. 29, 2020 at St. Da- Reginald proudly served of La Grange. Austin, Texas in 1957 and vid’s North Austin Medi- his country during the The two owners wanted GIDDINGS PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC was united in marriage to cal Center. Vietnam Conflict and was to split the property into Alfred William Chew, her Mrs. Crenshaw was pre- 542-0223 honorably discharged in two tracts -- a 3-acre tract husband of 58 years, on ceded in death by her hus- 781 E. Brenham St. 1971, after ten years of including a home and June 1, 1958 at Our Lady band of 63 years, Award “My Choice for Physical Therapy” faithful service. In 1991, other improvements to be of Guadalupe Catholic Crenshaw Sr.; sons, Award he retired from AT&T retained by Shaffer, and Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Church in Austin. To- Crenshaw Jr. and Ken- after 27 successful years a 12-acre tract of unim- Se Habla Español gether they made a home neth Crenshaw; sisters, proved land to be sold by and raised their family Joyce Rogers and Ada in the telecommunications Home Health Care, Ask for us by name Walsh. wherever her husband Mae Rogers; grandson, field. Twice before, they had Candy Clark, PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy was assigned while in the Shannon Crenshaw; and On January 19, 2020, asked for a variance to All Insurance Accepted Mastercard & Visa Accepted United States Air Force great-grandson, Daren Reginald Holloway passed split the property, but were (USAF). While Al was in Ragston-Crenshaw. away in Katy, Texas at 81 Member American Physical Therapy Assn. denied the request based the USAF, she provided Survivors include her years of age. on an amendment to the Established 1987 her family a home filled children, Deloris Jones of Reginald is survived County’s subdivision or- www.giddingsphysicaltherapy.com with love and happiness Giddings, Kathy Matson by his wife, Jessie Mae and she was the founda- of Houston, Lawrence Holloway; his daughter, tion of her family. When Crenshaw of Ledbetter, Janice R. Holloway; his her husband was called Ray Crenshaw and Darriel son, Ronald J. Holloway; away to temporary duty Crenshaw of Oklahoma, his brother, Gerald T. The City of Giddings in the U.S. and around Cuney Crenshaw of Gid- Holloway; and his sister, the world, she maintained dings, Evetta Garrett of Yvonne Holloway; as well is accepting applications for the position of the home and ensured the Ledbetter, Billy Crenshaw as many other loving fam- family was taken care of. of Dime Box, Michelle ily members and friends. Kay was, and always will Levins of Friendswood He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Director of be, a part of the United and Elicia Crenshaw of States Air Force family. Ledbetter; 31 grandchil- and Pinkie L. Holloway; After Al’s retirement from dren; 45 great-grandchil- and his brother, Herbie the USAF, Al and Kay dren; 11 great-great grand- Holloway. Library Services. moved their family and children. The family received See job description posted established their home in friends for a visitation Giddings, Texas in 1973. Strap snaps, bales from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 @ www.giddings.net for job specifics. p.m. on Sunday, January Kay was a devoted of hay on roadway Salary is DOQ and benefits include woman of the Catholic 26, 2020 at the Schmidt Danny Medina called Funeral Home Grand faith and a long-time the Lee County Sheriff’s vacation/sick time and retirement. member of St. Margaret’s Parkway Chapel in Katy. A Office on Sunday, Feb. 2 second visitation was held Catholic Church. Her at 3:46 p.m. after the strap Completed applications may be turned in passion was volunteering at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, on his trailer snapped and January 27, 2020, at the for church duties and she two large round hay bales to City Hall or emailed to [email protected] was an active member of CrossPoint Community rolled out onto Hwy. 21 Church in Katy, where the Altar Society. She south of CR 220 in the (979)540-2710. helped clothe and feed funeral services followed Giddings area. immediately at 12:00 p.m. priests, seminarians and Deputy Byron Holloway, anyone else who walked with Rev. Paul Goeke Sgt. Lee Liles and TxDOT officiating. Interment through her doors. Kay were able to move the hay Family Crisis Center extends its most heartfelt lived her life the way God followed at Forest Park bales off the roadway. Westheimer Cemetery in FamilyappreciationFamily Crisis Center Crisis extendsto everyoneCenter its most extends heartfelt who appreciation helpedits most make heartfelt the appreciation instructed and she was a to everyone whoto helped everyone make the who 28th Annual helped Dinner make & Dance our Gala, 26 th annual dinner great Disciple of Christ in Houston. 28th Annual Dinner & Dance Gala, Isaiah, Madison, Olivia, Wild Wildernessand dance Adventure, gala - aSuperhero success Soirée a success action. She built a legacy Zander, Mia and Josiah; To express condolenc- Wild Wilderness Adventure ! , a success! ! with her words, her ac- five sisters, Gloria & her es, please visit www. tions, and her good deeds husband, Ben Guajardo SchmidtFuneralHome.net SPONSORSSPONSORS Bluebonnet ElectricIN- KINDCoop., Inc DONORS. Paw Paw’s Catfish Kitchen Patricia Wolf Designs Title Sponsor Bodega Wine MarketAshley’s Attic Prause’s Meat Market Robert & Charlotte Pietsch for others. Her favorite Funeral services held Goodwill Guardians of Georgetown, Lorene & Colorado Valley Handpicked BoutiqueAuto Zone-GiddingsOrsag’s , Inc. W. Rogers Creations under the direction of Bastrop Energy Center phrase was “Thanks be her husband, Norman Hol- Communications, Inc. Brown DistributionBits & Pieces Thrift MarStorekCharb Photo Prosperity Bank-La Grange Schmidt Funeral Home Bluebonnet Electric Coop., Inc. to God.” man of Giddings, Frances Kim Cabazos Bloomin Junction Robert & Charlotte Pietsch Maria Rangel 1344 W. Grand Parkway Buford & Betty Farris She loved to travel with & her husband, Fred Sil- Majestic Mountaineers Mark & BarbaraBluebonnet Caldwell ElectricMaria Coop Rangel., Inc . Reba’s Village Deli-Giddings South ~ Katy, Texas Colorado Valley her family and friends. gero of Pinehurst, Hope Bastrop Energy Center Carmine Feed &Bob Fertilizer & Phyllis BarkerReba’s Village Deli- La Grange Barry & Gretchen Rodstrom Communications, Inc. Kay was also an active 77494 ~ (281) 391-2424 Burgh’s Septic & Wastewater Children’s MuseumBodega of Houston Riverside Liquor Store Round Top State Bank-Giddings & her husband, Clyde Colovista Golf Group David & BB Connor Classic Bank-GiddingsBrookshire BrothersRound-Giddings Rock Express Schmidt Jewelry & Gifts volunteer at Rejuvena- Holman of Amarillo, and First National Bank of Bastrop First National Bank of Bastrop Cment2b Michele Brower Round Top Festival Hill Schultz Texas Properties tion. She had a passion Lena Barrera of Giddings; Colorado Co. now 2nd First Presbyterian Church- First Presbyterian Church- 2020 Bastrop HomecomingCarmine Feed & FertilizerSt. Rose of Lima Catholic School Schultz Texas Properties- for flowers, gardening, two brothers, Louis Sr. & GiddingsGiddings working in her yard, cook- Amendment Sanctuary Committee City of Giddings MunicipalSchmidt Jew Golfelry & Gifts Charles Otto, Realtor his wife, Andrea Muniz MSFlatonia Energy Knights Services of Columbus Course Starbucks-Bastrop ing and remodeling her of Giddings and Howard Colorado County Com- Round Top State Bank Cottage Gatherings Tony Sloterdijk missioners have approved Pumpco, Inc. Tim & Monica CraigCity Meat Market The Bull Pen Sports Bar & Grill The Bull Pen Sports Bar & Grill home.....often! & his wife, Teresa Muniz TheRound Parts Top Source State Bank a resolution declaring it a Farmer’s LumberCment2b Company Jenna Fohn Thomas The Glass Anvil Art Foundry Kay passed away Janu- of Giddings; as well as Smith Power Line Construction Bill & Peggy Colbert Larry & Carolyn Wachsmann Second Amendment Sanc- Courageous Crusaders Fayette Electric Cooperative Wal Mart-Giddings ary 29, 2020 at St. David’s several nieces, nephews, Spiradrill Fayette MedicalCottage Supply GatheringsWal -Mart-La Grange Wal Mart-Giddings North Austin Medical other relatives and friends. tuary County. FlatoniaThe Parts Knights Source of Columbus E.H. Mercantile Michael York Jatzlau Construction Gary & Linda Field Michael York The movement came Farmer’s Lumber Company Center. She is preceded Serving as pallbearers Sassy Sasquatch First National Bank-Bastrop after a controversial fight Fayette County CommunityVOLUNTEERS in death by her husband, were Louis Muniz Sr., Aspen Midstream Flair & Company VOLUNTEERS over gun control measures Powerful Protectors Theatre Terry Beattie Alfred Chew; her parents, Howard Muniz, Jewel Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Freedom Towing & Recovery Peggy Colbert Classic Bank-Giddings First National Bank-DavidGiddings Connor Matilda and Rosa Muniz; in Virginia, as the newly- Hurst Supply Company Gerline’s Quilting Angels Susan Farris Pierce, Anthony Muniz, Colorado Valley Flair & Company Derrick Edson elected Democratic legis- WL Beefmasters-Ray Walther Robyn Goodson Alan & Kathy Ford an infant brother, Theo- Seth Pierce, Nathan Chew Communications, Inc. Gerline’s Quilting AngelsSusan Farris dore Muniz; her brother, lature there plans stricter Smith Power Line Construction JoAnn Gore Lee Fritsch and Lupe Meza. Boisterous Bears Hanks Express Wayne Galipp Levi Garlick actions against gun own- Daniel & Jamie Welch Gourmet Diva’s Genaro Muniz; her sister, In lieu of flowers, the John & Betty Burkland Hello Beautiful Day LeviSpa Garlick Jon Hart ership, causing localities HEB-Bastrop Lupe Redkey; her sister, family requests that me- Ronnie’s Tire & Automotive Center Cathy Henzen Linda & Gary Field and counties around the Super Sidekicks Nelda Holder Doug Hartfield Marie Muniz; and her morials be made to the It’s All Good Jenna Fohn Thomas Alyssa Jones country to declare them- CarmineTenacious State Trail BlazersBank Tammi Holland sister, Josie Kuntz. Katy Sweets Alan Ford & Kathy Ford Albert & Margie Matus St. Margaret’s Catholic Carmine State Bank Hunan’s Kay is survived by four selves as “sanctuaries” Keith & Trish KorenekMargie & Albert Matus Darlia Maxwell Church Building Fund, DaringJohn & Defenders Mary Jo Creamer Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort against gun control laws KGS Masterpiece PortraitsDarlia & Mike Maxwell BJ Murphy children, Joseph W. Chew 485 South Leon Street, CapitalMarceil Farm Prestridge Credit & Spa passed by the state. Larryland Music, LarryMike Mininni& Deb Prince Murphy & his wife, Anitra of Au- Giddings, Texas 78942 FayetteJames &Electric Nita Tiemann Cooperative KBUK/KVLG Radio-LaGrange The Colorado County Wilson BJ Murphy Maurice Pitts burn, Washington, Ken C. and the Dioceses of Austin Bob & Carol Heinsohn Sheriff Keith & Trish Korenek Le Petite Gourmet ShoppePrince Murphy Gary Smith Chew & his wife, Paula of courthouse was filled AlbertScrappy & Margie Survivors Matus KTEX/KWHI Radio-Brenham Seminarian Endowment Lee County Ace HardwareJoe Newman Larry Wachsmann Giddings, Kurt D. Chew with citizens and veterans RaymondCapital Farm & CreditSandra Matthijetz Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Fund, 6225 E Highway Lee County PeanutMaurice Co. Pitts showing support for the NeilFayette & Marceil Electric CooperativePrestridge Center & his wife, Tracie of Aus- 290, Austin, Texas 78723. Brian & Milca LemelleLarry Wachsmann Special thanks to Ashley’s Attic resolution. TexasFirst NationalAssociates Bank-Giddings Insurors Le Petite Gourmet Shoppe tin, and Mary E. Pierce In the final stages of her Heidi Lersch and First National Bank in TheRaymond David & Grimm Sandra Matthijetz Family & her husband, Jewel of “I think by having this Lee County AceLife Hardware Check -La GrangeSpecial thanks to Ashley’s Attic life, Kay was provided an SusanAlbert Wendel & Margie Matus Giddings, and Fayette Savings Smithville; ten grand- turnout here only strength- Lee County PeanutMason’s Company Foundation and First National Bank in enormous amount of sup- Taylor Family Chiropractic Bank and Heritage Hallmark ens the thought process Albert & MargieRaymond Matus & SandraGiddings Matthijetz and Fayette Savings children, Tiffany, Anna, port and love by family, Head Table Donors Shop in La Grange for selling of this county and I fully 2020 Head Table Meme’s Quilt ShopAlbert & Margie MatusBank for selling tickets. Our Rebecca, Christina, Elena, friends, and an amazing Jones Insurance Services, Tracye tickets. Our sincerest back the citizens of this The Flatonia Group Messina Hof WineryMem & e’sResort Quilt sincerest appreciation to all who appreciation to all who attended Elisa, Nathan, Ashley, team of caregivers. Maw & Tony Jones county,” said Commis- Lillieanna MunozMeyerson Custom Buildersattended and contributed to the and contributed to the event. Seth and Heather; elev- Maw, we love you more! LindaIN-KIND Hart, DONORS FB Taylor Real Estate sioner Darrell Kubesch. Linda MoorcockLarry Moomey & Susanevent inFarris any way. Your support Thank you for your support! en great grandchildren, Arrangements by Phil- BetAutoty Richter Zone-Giddings Prince & SherryNAPA Murphy Auto Parts–Lagreatly Grange appreciated ! Simone, Adrian, Hay- lips and Luckey Funeral Bits & Pieces Thrift Store Nautical NonsensePete’s Charter Hobby Shop ley, Christopher, Derek, Home in Giddings. 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Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Page 3b Initial reports at the in two or three places we Throughout the crisis, BLOWOUT scene indicated three se- put gas monitors (at the Pennoyer, Chesapeake’s (FROM PAGE ONE) riously injured and one residences) just in case,” director of communica- workers were injured. unaccounted for. The Stroud said. tions and investor rela- Beddingfield’s mother choppers flew three of Strange and the other tions, issued a series of Linda Milanovich has the men to the hospitals. emergency responders public statements. filed a request for a tem- The man who died at the also coordinated getting Pennoyer initially con- porary restraining order scene was pronounced the choppers to the lo- firmed one death and three and an injunction against dead by Burleson County cations and getting the others transported by he- Chesapeake on Friday, Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace injured men to the hospi- licopters to the hospitals. Jan. 31, in District Court James Baldwin at 6:35 tals. Strange and sheriff’s Pennoyer later reported in Caldwell. p.m., with a time of death deputies also established that the fire had been ex- The accident occurred at listed at 3:20 p.m. a command post to secure tinguished and Chesa- about 3:20 p.m. as work- Baldwin also ordered an the scene and access to the peake emergency response ers were in the process of autopsy through the Travis fire by Chesapeake and personnel and well control upgrading the well head County Medical Exam- Boots and Coots officials, specialist Boots & Coots when they took a gas kick iner’s Office in Austin. he said. were on location working that ignited, according to DPS troopers and Bur- The Texas Railroad to secure the well. a statement by the Texas leson County sheriff’s Commission report in- “Air monitoring equip- Railroad Commission. A deputies also responded. dicated that the plan of ment is in place, and read- total of 11 workers were Strange said responders action for the scene in- ings currently indicate no at the scene for the rig quickly learned and were cluded “documentation, risk to public health and workover operation. relieved that there was clear the area, lay down the environment,” Pen- Workover operations no threat of hazardous and remove the rig, assess noyer said. were being conducted by exposure for landowners well approach and secure Pennoyer later confirmed Chesapeake contractors nearby, who they con- the well.” that a second man had died C.C. Forbes and Eagle tacted. They also used Michelle Banks, a Thursday night, while the Pressure Control, said monitoring equipment at spokesperson for the Tex- other two continued to DIE IN EXPLOSION after the explosion and the Chesapeake spokesman those residences to ensure as Railroad Commission, receive treatment. -- Three workers died in second one was taken the Gordon Pennoyer in a that everyone was safe, said on Thursday, Jan. 30, On Monday, Pennoy- a Wednesday, Jan. 29 oil next morning showing the prepared statement. and no evacuations were that the investigation was er said Chesapeake was well blowout and fire at a charred rig and smoke still Emergency respond- necessary, he said. ongoing and that their “deeply saddened to learn Chesapeake oil well site coming out of the wreck- off CR 127 near Deanville age. One worker died at the ers rushed to the scene, “The first thing we want- Houston district office that a third contractor had ed to know was what kind would have inspectors at died ...” in Burleson County. The scene, the others days later. including the Caldwell, photos show the fire shortly Deanville and Black Jack of well and to make sure the site. “Our thoughts and Volunteer Fire Depart- it was not a sour gas well, Also, OSHA’s Dallas prayers remain with those ments, Strange, the coun- to check the residences office confirmed that they impacted. The cause of the ty’s EMC, the College and to get monitors around have opened an inves- incident is currently under Station Fire Department’s them,” Strange said. tigation into the deaths, investigation,” Pennoyer hazmat team, Chesa- Burleson County Sheriff according to an OSHA said. peake’s officials and fire- Dale Stroud agreed that spokesperson. No other Officials with Eagle fighters from Boots and protecting the neighbors information will be avail- Pressure Control and Coots. Chesapeake’s staff was vital. able until the investigation C.C. Forbes could not be included environmental “We made contact with is complete, and OSHA reached for comment. and safety personnel and landowners to check on has up to six months to site managers, Strange them and to let them know complete the investiga- Giddings student said. what was going on. And, tion, he said. wins calf scramble Giddings FFA member Kensley Wolf captured Reserve Champion Junior Heifer Calf with CMCC Gathering Cash 947G in the Junior Polled Hereford Heifer Show at the 2020 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on Jan. 26. The 2020 Show is host- ing junior heifer exhibi- tors from across Texas, competing for awards Strain. and more than $39,000 in BOARD Only three candidates premiums. (FROM PAGE ONE) have filed so far. They are Scott Sanders, Shannon election are those held by Patschke, and Bradley State school staff Scott Sanders, Shannon Patschke. member needs EMS Patschke, and Dr. Mark Sheryl Blevins with the Giddings State School called the Lee County Bluebird Crossing Designs Sheriff’s Office on Thurs- Embroidery Shop day, Jan. 30 at 12:47 a.m. 2267 FM 141 about a staff member who Giddings, TX 78942 needed to be transported Lori - 512-207-0803 to the hospital. Lori and [email protected] John John - 512-294-5772 The worker experienced Hardage, [email protected] chest and abdominal pain, Owners and bluebirdcrossing.com and was sweating and Designers **alterations available** pale. Lee County EMS was called to the campus.

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Officer searched the area ing neighbors’ chickens. 1/30/2020 and was unable to locate Bitmain, which began stored in a ‘digital wallet’ ing the genesis block of On arrival, no dogs were No calls for service. anyone firing a weapon. mining late last year for app on a smartphone or bitcoin (block number 0), found and chickens were 1/31/2020 Officer Serna was called bitcoins -- the major cryp- computer. People can send which had a reward of 50 unharmed. No calls for service. to assist Lee County Sher- tocurrency -- at the former Bitcoins (or part of one) bitcoins. Officer Mark was called 2/01/202 iff’s office with a report of Alcoa plant location in to your digital wallet, and But it takes a tremendous to the 800 blk of Main St. While conducting secu- a loose cow on 112 and Rockdale, now has 24 you can send Bitcoins to amount of electricity. in reference to a dog run- rity checks, Officer Serna CR 314. Cow was located employees. other people. Every single It was the Texas power ning loose. Owner was located an open door at and placed back in it’s That number is expected transaction is recorded grid at the former alumi- located and cited for Dog the Lexington City Park pasture. to go much higher as it in a public list called the num smelter that attracted at Large. Building. Building was grows in size and use of blockchain. Bitmain. Officer Serna located a electrical energy, provid- Bitmain has two 12-hour A second major crypto- brindle dog running loose. NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING ing jobs to not only Milam shifts for operations and currency operation called Dog was taken to the Lex- but also Lee and other sur- five to eight-hour shifts for Whinstone is in the pro- ington animal shelter. CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF rounding counties. personnel, maintenance cess of constructing a Officer Serna was called The facility runs 24 hours and facilities. large facility at Alcoa, to assist DPS Trooper RALPH DONALD AHRENDT a day, 7 days a week and A third phase is also be- south of the former pot- with a traffic stop. Officer Probate of the estate of Ralph Donald Ahrendt, is officially named “Dory ing planned by late sum- lines. helped with the search of aka Ralph D. Ahrendt, aka Ralph Ahrendt, Creek Project” since it mer. Bitcoin’s price continues a female subject. opened last October. A total of 300 megawatts to fluctuate quite wildly at While conducting secu- aka Donald Ahrendt, aka Don Ahrendt, De- It has one line using 15 is their eventual goal. times, with the price get- rity checks, Officer Serna ceased, has been commenced by the issuance megawatts of energy and What the antminers do ting close to $20,000 a few located an open door at of original Letters of Testamentary to Rachel is now running two lines is to solve complex math- years ago before plunging the Lexington Methodist Elaine Ahrendt Cole, Independent Executor, and using 50 megawatts. ematical puzzles in cyber- to just above $3,000 in Church. Building was on January 29, 2020, by the County Court of Lee The number of antminers space and earn bitcoins -- late 2018. cleared and door secured. County, Texas, acting in Cause No. 4599, styled -- a term used to describe a high tech cryptocurrency Since then Bitcoin has While conducting secu- bitcoin mining machines that has been growing rallied to a recent high of rity checks, Officer Serna The Estate Ralph Donald Ahrendt, aka Ralph -- has grown from 10,800 since its inception in 2009. $9,500 late last week -- located an open door at the D. Ahrendt, aka Ralph Ahrendt, aka Don- back in October to 18,400 On January 3 of that tripling from the low two Lexington Baptist Church. ald Ahrendt, aka Don Ahrendt, Deceased, in this month. year, the bitcoin network years ago. Building was cleared and which Court the matter is pending. Each Bitcoin is basically came into existence with door secured. All persons having claims against the estate are a computer file which is Satoshi Nakamoto min- 1/28/2020 While conducting secu- hereby notifi ed to present them to Rachel Elaine rity checks, Officer Serna Ahrendt Cole at 712 E. 16th St., Post Offi ce Box located an open door at the 829, Cameron, Texas 76520, within the time pre- Lexington Middle School. scribed by law. Bassler Energy Services Building was cleared and Dated this 29th day of January, 2020. is seeking door secured. While conducting secu- rity checks, Officer Serna SCHNEIDER, KRUGLER, OPERATIONS MANAGER located an open door at the & KLEINSCHMIDT, P.C. Lexington High School. P.O. Box 507 Bassler Energy Services is looking for qualified man or woman Building was cleared and Giddings, Texas 78942 sales/management person to assist with crew & truck door secured. (979) 542-9602 dispatch, run field tickets for E&P companies, make sales 1/29/2020 (979) 542-3160 Fax Officer Mark received calls – and - develop new customers while also maintaining a lost cell phone from a existing customer base. citizen who found the cell By: //Lauren Kleinschmidt// Salary to match experience, 401K, health insurance, phone on FM 112 W. LAUREN KLEINSCHMIDT life insurance, paid vacation, and truck allowance. Officer Mark was asked State Bar No. 24084878 to assist Child Protec- tive Services with con- Attorneys for Please send resume entitled “Operations Manager Resume” to tacting a female subject Independent Executor [email protected] that would not answer the door. Contact was made with female. While conducting secu- rity checks, Officer Serna

JV Buffs basketball drops two at home The Giddings JV boys basketball team suffered two more losses last week in district play. They lost to Smithville 40-35 on Tuesday and fell to Caldwell 34-23 on Friday. In the game against Smithville, the Buffs were hindered by their free throw shooting, where they made only 7 of their 18 attempts from the line in the 5-point loss. Trenton Newman led the Buffs in scoring for the 3rd straight game with 15 points. Jaroi Coleman finished with 9, Shane Sander had 7, and Ja- cob Marshall and Hayden Wagner each chipped in 2. Against Caldwell, the Buffs came out of the gate slow, scoring only 7 points before halftime. Down as many as 14 points, the boys fought back and cut the lead to as little as 6 points before being fin- ished off by the Hornets 34-23. The high scorer in the game was Coleman with 9. Newman added 7, Sander finished with 4, and Jaxson Jaeger made an appearance in the scor- ing column with 3 of his own. The boys JV team will be on the road this week. They will be in La Grange at press time on Tuesday, and will travel to Bellville on Friday.

Woman arrested on warrant after stop Giddings Police Officer Dustin Kieschnick con- ducted a stop for a traffic violation Monday, Jan. 27. Deysi Angelica Bernal Arriaza, 44, of Austin was found to have a warrant out of Travis County. She was arrested on the war- rant and booked into the Lee County Jail. Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Page 5b Smoke coming from unknown if the fire was a Shiner man nabbed for Stray puppy taken Sentences, probation in behind a residence controlled burn or not. kidnapping, sex assault to animal shelter A motorist called the Lee Fires were located on CR A man accused of taking Marsha Albers called the Lee County District Court County Sheriff’s Office 113. The property owner, hostage and attacking an Lee County Sheriff’s Of- Several dispositions were 59, of Houston was or- on Friday, Jan. 31 at 6:28 Heath Siegmund, con- ex-girlfriend was awaiting fice on Thursday, Jan. 30 given in Lee County Dis- dered to pay a $500 fine, p.m. after seeing smoke tacted one of the Giddings transfer back to Lavaca at 1:05 p.m. after finding trict Court during the last $76 court costs, and $410 coming from behind a firemen and said the fire County to the Hallettsville a stray puppy that needed two weeks of January. reimbursement fees for residence on FM 2440 was under control. jail after law enforce- to be picked up and taken Judge Reva Towslee- Theft of Property-Less west of Giddings. It was ment officials in nearby to the pound. Corbett presided over the than $100. Caldwell County arrested She found the puppy on first session on Jan. 21. Judge Carson Campbell him on felony warrants CR 113 in Giddings, and Devin Ray Smith, 37, of presided over the court for aggravated kidnapping Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Jim’s Sand & Gravel Caldwell was sentenced session on Jan. 28. and sexual assault. McAnally picked the pup All your Dirt Construction Needs to 16 months in the Texas Ivory Dywite Cornett, Bryant Collins, 32, of up and took it to the Gid- Department of Criminal 23, of Houston, Theft of Shiner remained in cus- dings Animal Shelter. Justice State Jail Division Property, $2,500-$30,000, tody on $150,000 bond for Criminal Mischief, 12 months in State Jail, after he was captured by felony charges, contacting $2,500-$30,000. He was $290 court costs, and $15 members of the Caldwell law enforcement in nearby ordered to pay $290 court reimbursement fees. County Sheriff’s Depart- Caldwell County that Col- costs, $3,572.14 restitu- Jose Hector Hernandez, ment and Luling Police lins may be found in their tion, and $15 reimburse- 43, of Burton, Stalking, Department. area. He was apprehended ment fees. 10 years probation, $2,000 The investigation began a short time later. Bobby Lee McCullum, fine, $290 court costs, $35 when the Shiner police reimbursement fees, and say they were called to 450 hours of Community the residence Collins had Service Restitution. reportedly shared with the City Meat Market On another charge for victim, where they found “We Chop Until You Say Stop!” Assault Causes Bodily her in need of medical at- Specializing In: Injury, Hernandez was tention. Site Prep Work, Roads, House Pads, sentenced to 120 days After the victim was Land Clearing, Ponds And Oil Field Pads in the Lee County Law cared for and taken to a We Have All Types Of Materials And Trucking Available Enforcement Center and safe place, investigators ordered to pay $270 court obtained arrest warrants 979-820-6788 or 512-253-6381 costs. on the two aggravated e-mail: [email protected] Korrinn K. McGruder, 28, of Bryan, Unauthor- ized Use of Vehicle-At- tempted, 1 year in the The City of Giddings Lee County Law Enforce- ment Center probated for is seeking applicants for 2 years, $500 fine, $270 Left to right, Kenderick Robinson, Gerald Birkelbach, Brooke Kovar. court costs, $290 court TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR costs, $3,572.14 restitu- Our Barbecue Stays Hot & Fresh On The Pit Until tion, $15 reimbursement OLICE ISPATCHER You’re Ready To Eat It! fees, 50 hours of Commu- (P D ) BRISKET ~ PORK ~ RIBS ~ CHICKEN nity Service Restitution. 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(979)540-2710 “The best barbecue in Central Texas” chains, tangled up A Lexington woman called the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Thurs- day, Jan. 30 at 4:43 p.m. requesting a deputy to help a dog that was tied in front of a residence on CR 411 in the Lexington area. There was no one home, and the dogs were tied up with chains. One dog was tangled with another one, and the caller was con- cerned for its safety, since the other dog seemed like it was aggressive. Deputy Vance Weltner responded to the house and located several Pit Bulls tied up, but all of them had shelter. A small- er dog was tangled up on one of the leads. While at the scene, the owner pulled up and got the dogs untangled. GEDC (FROM PAGE ONE) however, we would like to see the city move beyond the 22% poverty rate that caused us to qualify as an economically distressed community in the first place,” she added. “The Opportunity Zone program is bringing inves- tors, but what we need are companies that will bring higher paying jobs and a qualified workforce that can attract those compa- nies and hold onto those jobs. “While some companies may be willing to train the right person, to get a foot in the door, a candidate must at least have basic credentials and language skills that can be built upon. “CCA is at the pointy end of the spear with their ability to affect change in this area so we are excited to support their efforts,” said Britton. For additional informa- tion about these projects or to seek assistance from the Giddings Economic Development Corpora- tion, contact the office at 924 East Austin Street or call (979) 542-2067. Page 6b - Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020

GIS ART CONTEST Montoya, Cayleigh Gon- nice Chavez, Bella Cortez, GHS ART STUDENTS Show & Rodeo art contest. ine Fierro (Gold Medal), Award winners from the zales, Grace Becvar, Riley Chloe Gonzales, Daisy Me- earned two Gold Medal Pictured from left are: junior Justin Hernandez Houston Livestock Show Gaitan. Second Place: Sa- dina, Samantha Villegas. awards and a Best of Show senior Avery Michel (Gold (Best of Show), and GHS & Rodeo art contest are die Locke, Aleydis Mar- Third Place: Sophia Mur- at the Houston Livestock Medal), junior Kather- Art teacher Eric Mott. pictured above: Finalists: roguin, Bradley Leyva, rilo, Karen Villela, Jenna Masaraza Henry, Vera Geneveive Hendrix, Ava Jewel, Nathan Snyder, Jaci Robles, Gabi Way, First Zuniga, Marlene Rodri- Garcia, Naomy Laris. Gold Place: Diego Rubalcava, guez, Damien Powell, Ben Medal: Beya Zuniga. Nayeli Flores, Dominique Lopez, Verenisse Lara, Eu- -- Photo by Frank Smith Art students honored at Houston Livestock Show The Houston Livestock ley Oldham 2nd, Christo- Intermediate winners: Show and Rodeo held its pher Carbajal 3rd, Hud- Finalists: Masaraza Hen- annual art contest Jan. 12, son Adams 2nd, Jayden ry, Vera Robles, Gabi with 175 students from Garcia 2nd, William Ly- Way; First Place: Diego Giddings schools receiv- day 2nd, Grace Pack 2nd, Rubalcava, Nayeli Flores, ing first, second, and third Kimberly Villanueva 1st, Domininique Montoya, place ribbons. Jameson Ortiz 2nd, and Cayleigh Gonzales, Grace Best of Show trophies Madison Garcia 1st. Becvar, Riley Gaitan; Sec- were awarded to 2nd grad- Second grade: Kinleigh ond Place: Sadie Locke, GMS ART STUDENTS and America Duarte. First Lopez, Gunnar Fromme, er Kinleigh Collins, 7th Collins-Best Of Show Aleydis Marroguin, who earned awards at the place: Omar Cardona, Kandice Haney, Dayanne grader Arisbeth Segundo, Trophy, Claire Fritsche Bradley Leyva, Genev- Houston Livestock Show Gisselle Aurella, Diego Ruvalcaba, Riley Greene, and 11th grader Justin 2nd, Addison Robbins eive Hendrix, Ava Zuni- and Rodeo art contest are Gallardo, Erick Espinoza, Kyla Richmond, Emmylue Hernandez. 2nd, Justin deShetler ga, Marlene Rodriguez, pictured above. They are, Olivia Dominguez, Audrey Kay. Third place: Julie Gold Medals were 3rd, Carsyn Griffin 1st, Damien Powell, Ben Lo- Finalists: Braden Meuth, Nicks. Second place; Blake Pos, Peyton Tomas, Dylin awarded to 5th grader Aracely Flores 1st, Hazel pez, Verenisse Lara, Eu- Vanesa Medina, Teja Robbins, Jessica Marti- Namken. Gold Medal: Vir- Beja Zuniga, 7th grader Jacobs 2nd, Isaac Villan- nice Chavez, Bella Cortez, Skidmore, Emely Alva- nez, Haylie McCullough, ginio Lara. Best of Show: Virginio Lara, 11th grader ueva 1st, Kamora McMur- Chloe Gonzales, Daisy rez, Hikaru Henry, Ka- Jordyn Namken, Kiersten Arisbeth Segundo. Katerine Fierro, and 11th ry 2nd, Airam Gonzalez Medina, Samantha Ville- mrie Stewart, Joel Diaz, grader Michel Avery. 2nd, Kyndall Schnell 1st, gas; Third Place: Sophia These students will be Joshua Austin 2nd, Gray- Murrilo, Karen Villela, Resisting arrests recognized at their cam- son Hartranft 2nd, Ezekiel Jenna Jewel, Nathan Sny- puses within the district at Bradley 1st, Alfredo Vega der, Jaci Garcia, Naomy in Fayette County the end of the school year 1st, Aniz Gonzalez 2nd, Laris; Gold Medal: Beya Fayette County depu- awards. Their artwork will Roberto Cortinas-Finalist, Zuniga. ties and La Grange police be on display during the Alexander Flores-Finalist, Middle School: Finalists: officers were dispatched Houston Livestock Show Austin Morrow 1st, Domi- Braden Meuth, Vanessa the night of Tuesday, Jan. and Rodeo in the Hayloft nic Rosado 1st, Kevin Medina, Teja Skidmore, 28 to Cottonwood Inn Gallery located in the Nguyen 2nd, Morgan Jan- Emily Alvarez, Hikaru in regards to a domestic NRG Center. ner 1st, Penelope Castro Henry, Kamrie Stewart, disturbance and a vehicle Students who won rib- 3rd, Lylah Robertson 1st, Joel Diaz, and America stolen by the male party bons for their artwork are Cristian Segundo 2nd, Duarte; First Place: Omar after the fact. as follows: Alexis Hernandez 2nd, Cisneros, Giselle Aurella, A deputy was searching Kindergarten: Kimberly Tristan Sanchez 2nd, and Diego Gallardo, Erick the area when he observed Wise 1st place, Anto- Isabella Ervin 1st. Espinosa, Olivia Domin- the reported stolen vehicle nio Correra 1st, Katelyn Third grade: Brynli Wil- guez, Audrey Nicks; Sec- within the city limits of Snyder 3rd, Navee Kal- son 2nd, Finleigh High- ond Place; Blake Rob- La Grange. After a traffic bas 2nd, Elean Castro tower 1st, Brodie Ford bins, Jessica Martinez, stop, the driver failed to 2nd, Harley Duoto 1st, 2nd, Yareli Diaz-Finalist, Haylie McCullough, comply with lawful orders Jaryn Wolfe 2nd, Harper Ashley Galicia 2nd, Levi Jordan Namken, Kirsten and resisted arrest, but Butschek 1st, Jaxon Broll Pedraza 2nd, Aldo Mu- Lopez, Gunnar Fromme, was taken into custody by 2nd, Mia Garcia 3rd, Ry- rillo 1st, Aaliyah Garcia Kandice Haney, Dayanan officers. ann LeWallen 2nd, Ruby 2nd, Elvis Linares 2nd, Rubalcava, Riley Greene, Kevin McKenzie, 44, of Marek 2nd, and Nancy Leighton Smith 2nd, Kyn- Kyla Richmond, Emmy La Grange was arrested Regalado 3rd. dal Meurin 2nd, Xadir Kay; Third Place: Julie and charged with Assault First grade: Wyatt Ma- Leyva 1st, Dakota Proske Pos, Peyton Tomas, Dylin Family Violence with rino 1st, Patricia Warren- 2nd, Aubrey Correa 2nd, Namken; Gold Medal: a previous conviction, GIDDINGS Senior Avery on canvas painting he has Finalist, Wyatt Irwin 2nd, Eli Parks 2nd, Kaydence Virginio Lara; Best of Resisting Arrest/Search/ Michel received a Gold titled “Give Me Back My Christian Gonzalez 1st, Kemper 2nd, Rayli Woelf- Show: Arisbeth Segundo. Medal award for this oil Hat.” Transport, as well as two Camila Flores 3rd, Emily el 2nd, Cooper Lynch 2nd, High School: Junior Jus- traffic warrants out of the Medel 3rd, Paige Burtt- Julius Garcia 2nd, Brynlee tin Hernandez received a city of La Grange. schell 2nd, Jionni Hernan- Haas 2nd, Jayleen Lara “Best of Show” and senior In another incident the dez 2nd, Erik Escalante 2nd, Cannon Martin 2nd, Avery Michel received a next day, a deputy tried to 2nd, Skylar Davis 1st, Mayrin Duarte 1st, Peyton “Gold Medal,” both for execute an arrest warrant Mercedes Gallardo 1st, Ferguson 1st, Stormy Ros- oil paintings. GHS also at a residence on Turkey Elliott Streuer-Finalist, ner 2nd, Iliana Rodriguez received a second “Gold Creek Road in the Led- Brandon Villegas 1st, Kin- 1st, Aeiza Delarosa 1st. Medal” for a drawing by better area. Upon contact Katherine Fierro. with the male suspect, he All 3 students are now refused lawful orders and eligible for workshops. retreated into his resi- Justin and Avery both dence. Additional officers were selected for the arrived on the scene to “Grand Prix” finals. All assist. Grand Prix artwork are Contact was later re- considered for the final established with the sus- 74 artwork in the Rodeo pect, who continued to auction for cash awards. refuse orders and resist. The suspect was tased and taken into custody. EMS building contractor Donald Smith, 63, of in Fayette Co. goes bust Ledbetter was charged Apparently the general with Resist Arrest/Search/ contractor for Fayette Transport, as well as the County’s new EMS Head- original arrest warrant for BEST OF SHOW -- Sec- Livestock Show and Rodeo quarters in La Grange Criminal Trespass. ond grade student Kinleigh art contest. She is pictured has gone out of business, Collins won a Best of Show with Giddings Elementary leaving the project un- GIDDINGS Junior Justin trophy at the Houston art teacher Julie Lucas. completed. Hernandez received a Best The Victoria Advocate of Show award for this oil reported that Don Krueger on canvas painting titled Caldwell Livestock Construction Co., out of “Grace’s Gaze.” All three Victoria, had laid off 20 GHS winners are eligible Commission employees who are seek- for workshops. The paint- (979)567-4119 ing employment assis- ings by Justin and Avery Sale every Wednesday 1:00 pm tance from Workforce were selected for the Grand Solutions of the Golden Prix Finals. Giddings Holding Pens Crescent. 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Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Page 9b needed to go to court and Sen. Kolkhorst praised Trailer left on side Austin County to start resolve custody issues. of road gets stolen Sheriff’s Report Deputy Mastronardi for small business work feral hog bounty was dispatched to CR A leading small business Renee Briggs called the In an effort to at least JANUARY 27 Weltner responded and 314 in Lexington after association has announced Lee County Sheriff’s Of- slow the major feral hog A caller reported a dis- advised all dogs had food a complainant reported that Sen. Lois Kolkhorst fice on Saturday, Feb. 1 at problem, Austin County turbance at Shady Oaks and shelter. One dog was that some people were of Brenham earned a 6:06 p.m. to advise that is implementing a hog and advised that a male tangled in a lead but the riding a 4-wheeler and 100% voting record dur- she bought a homemade bounty problem. and a female were fight- owner showed up while tearing up the road. The ing the 86th legislative trailer a couple of days The program was set to ing. Sgt Liles and Deputy the deputy was on scene to area was searched but no session, citing her support ago and it had a tire blow go into effect Feb. 1 and Flores responded to the take care of the dog. one was on the road on a for local businesses. out on Hwy. 77 in the will pay $5 per wild hog residence. The female The Sheriff’s Office re- 4-wheeler. “Senator Kolkhorst Lexington area. harvested in the county. said that there was not ceived a call in reference Jail Count 2/02/2020: is a true friend of the She left the trailer on Biological evidence of any fighting going on. Her to criminal mischief at the 42; Males 30, Females 12. small business commu- the side of the road, and the harvest is to be in the boyfriend was just mad storage units in Lincoln. Crime Stoppers encour- nity in Texas,” said Annie went back to Bastrop, form of a pair of feral hog because she would not The owner advised that ages members of the com- Spilman, state director of then returned and it was ears. answer her phone when several locks had been munity to assist local law the National Federation gone. She did not want to There is a limit of 20 he called her. No report. broken off some of the enforcement agencies in of Independent Business. file a report at the time, pairs of ears instead of Deputy Holloway as- units. Sgt Ray and Deputy the fight against crime “She has shown our but wanted deputies to be tails because officials sisted a motorist that was West met with the owner by overcoming the two members that she will do aware of the theft. There said “there could be a lot parked on the side of Hwy and a report was taken. A key elements that inhibit anything she can to create were no license plates or of tailless pigs running 77 near FM 3403. He was close patrol was requested community involvement: and maintain an environ- VIN number on the trailer. around the county.” attempting to change a for the area. fear and apathy. Callers re- ment where entrepreneurs flat tire but was having JANUARY 31 main anonymous and are and small, family busi- problems. A caller advised that eligible to receive a cash nesses can expand and Two subjects came to the he was given permission reward of up to $1,000 if create jobs.” Sheriff’s Office to report to pick up a trailer from Kolkhorst is a business LIVESTOCK COMMISSION the information leads to an # # some suspicious activ- the owner but there was arrest or grand jury indict- owner. She and her hus- 979-542-2274 Sale MONDAY @ Noon ity on their property. Sgt a vehicle blocking access ment of a felony offender. band built the Rattler’s RECEIVING CATTLE SUN. 9:00 A.M. Liles advised them to set to the trailer. Sgt Liles and 1-866-930-TIPS (8477). convenience store in Gid- up game cameras and that Deputy Holloway assisted Rodney Meyer dings, which was later Call us if you need to bring your cattle in early. should help figure out the the caller and verified the Sheriff of Lee County sold. problem. caller did have permission The Barn Cafe Now Opens JANUARY 28 to recover the trailer. at 7:00 a.m. for Breakfast FEBRUARY 1 A caller requested a civil THANKS, standby while she collects A caller reported a brown The City of Giddings Larry Schatte Melvin Schoenst Rick Sodek her property from her multi colored Chevro- is accepting applications for 979-540-8139 979-540-8800 979-966-7342 boyfriend’s residence. He let Suburban parked on was on scene and said she Hwy 21 in Dime Box. The could get her belongings caller requested someone STREET MAINTENANCE but she just wanted a wit- check on the occupants. ness. Deputy Holloway Sgt Liles advised that the assisted; no problems. vehicle had left prior to WORKER The Sheriff’s Office re- his arrival. (FT). ~ Gravel ~ Road Base ceived a complaint that Several callers reported someone was using his an overturned trailer on Salary is DOQ + benefits. information to make pur- Hwy 290 West near the Applicants must be able chases without his permis- rodeo arena and it was to pass a drug screen ~ Top Soil ~ Fill Dirt sion. Deputy Mastronardi blocking traffic. Sgt Li- met with the subject and les and Deputy Hollo- and physical. made a report. way checked the highway Applications are available at Two subjects were walk- all the way into Bastrop ing down FM 141 and County but advised the www.giddings.net were attempting to wave roadway was clear. motorists down. Sgt Liles Fayette County called or at City Hall, located them and they ad- and reported that they 512-360-4939 118 East Richmond. vised that they ran out of received a disturbance gas. He was able to take call from a residence on (979)540-2710. James “JC” Cowan them to town and get gas. PR 7711 in Lee County. Deputy Holloway met Sgt Liles and Deputy Hol- with a complainant who loway responded. The reported that it appeared couple was arguing but someone had attempted to it was not physical. They get the lock off of his gate. were separated for the He advised that he put up night. game cameras and will Deputy Mastronardi make contact if he gets the spoke to a complainant evidence he needs. regarding a homemade JANUARY 29 trailer that she had pur- A motorist reported a chased. She had a blow reckless driver in a blue out and left the trailer Dodge dually truck that on Hwy 77 and left to was pulling a trailer. The go to Bastrop. When she truck was tailgating and went back today to get passing in an aggressive the trailer, it was gone. manner. The vehicle was She did not want to file a last seen on Hwy 21 near report at this time. It was CR 404. Deputy Welt- a homemade trailer and ner and Deputy Mcanally did not have a license plate searched the area but were and was not registered. unable to locate it. A caller reported that The Sheriff’s Office re- they have not been able to ceived a call about a Buick get in touch with a family SUV failing to maintain a member who was recently single lane of traffic and released from a hospital. traveling at a low rate of Deputy Flores advised speed. At the time of the them that his house was call, the vehicle was go- padlocked from the out- ing southbound on Hwy side so it was unlikely that 77 at Hwy 21. Units were he was even home. advised but were unable FEBRUARY 2 to catch up to the vehicle. Deputy Holloway met Chief Deputy Crockett with a complainant on CR was given information 216. The caller stated that about subjects dumping he was missing two calves illegally on CR 117. Con- that he had penned. A re- tact was made with the port was made for Theft subjects and advised to of Livestock. A few min- refrain from dumping and utes later the complainant retrieving items that have called back to cancel the been dumped. report because he located JANUARY 30 the calves on the back side A resident on CR 113 of his property. advised that she had a A motorist called and stray puppy and requested reported that the strap on a deputy to pick it up and his trailer snapped and take to the shelter. Deputy two large round hay bales McAnally transported it to rolled out onto Hwy 77 the shelter. near CR 220. Sgt Liles and Deputy Weltner respond- Deputy Holloway assisted ed to a call on CR 133 in in clearing the roadway. reference to a suspicious Deputy Holloway went vehicle and person. The to a residence on CR 430 complainant advised that in Dime Box to recheck a person in a white Chevy on a subject that family pickup with a yellow light members were worried on top and no front license about. He looked through plate pulled up to her the windows and did not residence and tried selling see anyone inside. He will her excess road materials. check again later. The area was patrolled but A complainant called there were no sightings of and reported that his ex- the vehicle. girlfriend arrived to pick A complainant requested up their 3 year old son a deputy to check on the and walked aggressively well being of some dogs towards his vehicle and hit at a residence on CR 411. it with her hands. Deputy She advised that several Flores met with the caller dogs were tied up with and advised that there was chains and one was tan- no damage to his vehicle. gled with another. Deputy He advised him that they Page 10b - Giddings, Texas, Times & News - Thursday, February 6, 2020

WORLD CHAMPION Vanner horses at Ledbetter championships showing horse trainer and showman Stables on FM 180, about the exotic breed of horses, Steve Stanford is pictured one mile north of Hwy. 290. along with a room full of with some of the Gypsy Steve has won two world trophies and ribbons.

vidual rooms with private major accomplishment HORSES baths and a shared kitchen for both of them. Nancy for guests to rent. They are (FROM PAGE ONE) started out with her first elegant, with the feeling of horse named “Okke,” pro- ble of most any discipline staying at a 5-star hotel in nounced (Okka’) -- the from driving, dressage, the country. first micro-chipped celeb- western pleasure, ranch “The lodging we offer rity Friesian horse brought riding and trail horses.” is year-round for anyone to the United States from They are also used in wanting to stay the night Friesland, a province of many therapy programs or a weekend. People will The Netherlands. because of their kind de- have the opportunity to The first two Gypsy’s, meanor and consistent interact with our horses,” Jaunty and Romily, were dependability. The horses said Bentley. “We are even their first purchase. Then are know for their strong starting to do an open after attending a Gypsy bodies, gorgeous heads, racetrack for practice runs horse show in Belton, they abundant hair on their for racehorse trainers and met breeder Debra Rivers legs- - called “feather” - - owners.” from Oklahoma, where with long manes and tails. How the dream the current 2019 Champi- There are only a total of became a reality ons horse show winners about 3,000 Gypsy Van- Steve and Bentley were were purchased. ners in the United States, Ever since, and with the LONG-TIME FRIENDS will eventually be pulled by the way really soon. Pic- and 2,200 of them are living on a 10-acre plot in are shown in front of a the Gypsy Vanners. There tured are, left to right, John Buda for about 12 years additions of other Gypsy registered . Vanners, Steve has been carriage at the entrance are currently nine of the Garner, Nancy Heerssen, “These horses are so until they outgrew it and to Ledbetter Stables that exotic breed of horses in Steve Stanford and Bentley were looking for another traveling and showing in is being refurbished and the stables, with a baby on Tudor. quite and gentle, perfect several states across the for easy-riding and for place. That’s when they bought the place in Led- U.S.. young children,” Steve And just to show their pointed out. better, where they have Local graduates at started turning their dream caring and compassionate There were a total of 60 spirit, Steve and Bentley Sam Houston State original stalls when the into reality on the 30-acre Several former Lee property surrounded by have been home to several large barn was built, but rescue miniature horses County students who there are now only 45 or metal pipe fencing. “This graduated from Sam property had been ne- and donkeys that roam the so after making several property. Houston State University into 12x24 stalls to give glected for several years. in Huntsville during fall We have started to fix it For more information the larger horses more about the guest house, an commencement exercises room. There are even slots up, and have a lot of big are as follows: plans yet to come. The equine stay, equine board- between the wood, so the ing, home interior collect- Kyle Rivers of Dime horses can make eye con- improvements so far have Box, Bachelor of Sci- been enormous,” Steve ibles for sale, art gallery tact to communicate with or any special event, or to ence in Criminal Justice; each other. and Bentley agreed. Haley Cupit of Lincoln, Long-time friend, Nancy learn more about Gypsy Other renovations in- Vanners and would like Bachelor of Science in clude converting the old Heerssen, and Steve have Interdisciplinary Studies know each other and be- to visit them in person, jockey living quarters into call 512-550-9812, visit with summa cum laude a guest house that can be came really good friends honors; Shelby Buscha of for the past 25 years. website www.stablehou- rented for pop-up parties seatledbetter.com, or fol- Lincoln, Bachelor of Arts and overnight stays, cater- They have developed a in History. relationship of buying low them on Instagram at ing to antique and equine stable house at Ledbetter. AN ART GALLERY and type. The venue can host travelers needing a nice and showing Gypsy Van- ners, which has been a venue space are pictured at parties for guests, families, place to stay for the night Ledbetter Stables, which business retreats, or even or weekend. visitors can rent out for car shows and weddings. “We can host parties for dinners and parties of any --Times & News Photos guests, families, business retreats, even car shows and weddings. Some horse stalls in the front have already been converted to an Art Gallery and venue space, which is available for dinners and parties of any type. We have a wedding scheduled very soon,” Bentley stated. Steve does all the train- ing, showing and buying of the horses, a young lady named Kayla helps Bent- ley feed and clean stalls two to three times a week. “She is great with all our animals!” Bentley stated. “Amazingly, these larger than normal Gypsy Van- ners eat about the same as regular horses on a daily basis,” said Bentley, Lavaca County seeking for the interim County THE FORMER jockey ter Stables, giving travelers tors will also have the op- Judge position. who remodeled and deco- living quarters have been a nice place to stay for the portunity to interact with interim judge position Judge Tramer Woytek rated the guest quarters for converted into a guest night or weekends. There the nine Gypsy Vanner The Lavaca County guests to stay. house that can be rented are now three individual horses on the property, announced that he would Commissioners Court has be resigning from his posi- The rooms have been for pop-up parties and rooms with private baths with a baby on the way. voted to seek applications converted into three indi- overnight stays at Ledbet- and a shared kitchen. Visi- --Times & News Photos tion, effective Feb. 14.