Hallettsville TRIBUNE-HERALD 144th Year (USPS 640/100), ©2020 Hallettsville Publishing Co. $1.00 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 No. 31 Court appoints LHD Board okays bid resolution for sale of property JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER contain qualifications applicable un- cussed at a number of meetings in the [email protected] less LHD specifically agrees otherwise. past, in which the board was looking at EMS advisory The Lavaca Hospital District Board Two of the bid restrictions involve: offering a long-term lease agreement of Directors met in a special-called • The property shall be used for to an assisted living/memory care com- meeting Wednesday evening, July 22, the sole and exclusive purpose of a pany to build a facility on the leased committee and voted to approve a property bid constructing a licensed assisted living LHD land. JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER resolution for possibly selling a portion facility. Bowen said the last contact he had [email protected] of property owned by the district. • The owner, operator, lease shall with any interested company was Sil- The Lavaca County Com- The resolution will authorize the offer no service that would be competi- versage, which took place last fall. missioners’ Court met in a reg- district’s CEO Steve Bowen and le- tive with services offered at LMC. In January, Bowen and board presi- ular meeting Monday morning gal counsel, Kevin Reed, to prepare, The board agreed that after Reed dent James Fenner met with the approving the appointment of advertise and solicit bids on the sale and his firm puts together a bid pack- district’s legal counsel to work out a an advisory committee to pro- of approximately 5.647 acres located age, it would be brought back for final master lease agreement. vide input to the Lavaca Coun- adjacent to Lavaca Medical Center. approval before being sent out to pro- “We went back and forth and con- ty Rescue Service operations According to the resolution, the spective bidders. cluded, we just can’t make the lease and hiring of an emergency board reserves the right to reject all The property in question is in re- work,” Bowen said. medical service director. bids and the bid specifications shall gards to an issue that has been dis- SEE LHD, PAGE 12 In explaining the reason for appointing a committee, County Judge Keith Mudd said he’s been looking into the operations of the EMS service for the past five months since he’s been the county judge. Airport now has courtesy vehicle “We’ve been exploring with CHUCK GRAFE, STAFF WRITER different city officials of what [email protected] needs to happen and be done,” Most airports have a Mudd said. “This (committee) courtesy car or a “loan- is more than hiring an EMS er” and now Hallettsville director. It’s how does the ser- Municipal Airport has a vice tie into our law enforce- vehicle which can be used ment and fire departments. by pilots. How do we work together as The airport procured a county to provide the best a military M998 Humvee care we can possibly get when from the State of Texas it comes to EMS services.” Surplus facility to use at Mudd said another duty the airport. of the committee would be “We were looking for a to look into providing fair vehicle that would stand compensation for the service’s out enough so when Hal- employees. lettsville residents saw “Those guys have been it, they would recognize hurting for a long time as far and realize how much the as compensation goes,” Mudd airport contributes to our said. “I want this committee to local economy,” said Jim look into what is fair compen- Baker, who heads the Texas sation of an employee of the Barnstorming Museum at the airport. somewhat unconventional, hopefully “Enthusiasm for the Hummer has EMS department.” “Pilots who fly in can use the vehicle to seeing the vehicle will remind us that been incredible on aviation social Mudd said he’s reached go town to eat and run their errands. Be- we still have servicemen and women media pages with many responses like out to the mayors of the four ing a museum, we wanted a vehicle that deployed and serving our country in ‘I’m flying to Hallettsville just to drive cities within the county for would also have historical significance.” hostile place,” Baker said. the thing.’” Baker said. “Hopefully we individuals to serve on the The Humvee is one of the most iconic The vehicle will stay at the airport will see it often at our local restaurants committee. symbols of our country’s involvement in and be available to pilots and sched- and businesses as visual reminder just The proposed list included Iraq and Afghanistan. uling will be through the Texas Barn- how much the airport serves our com- Randy Schlauch, Hallettsville “Besides providing transportation storming Museum. munity.” PD chief and city council member Audrey Barrera. Serving on the committee from Shiner will be Mayor Fred Hilscher and councilman HISD sets return to school plans COVID-19 cases David Schroeder. Moulton representatives JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER members to collaborate and discuss the appear to be will include Mayor Mark Zim- [email protected] implementation of the plan. merman and president of the The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees “To effectively implement the plan, Moulton Community Medical met in a special called meeting last Mon- teachers, administrators and instruc- dropping in Golden Clinic District Ernie Novosad. day evening, July 20 approving return to tional staff members will need time to Serving on the committee school plans for the 2020-21 school year. develop high quality lessons for families Crescent Region from Yoakum will be Yoakum In addition, the board approved moving who choose the remote learning option,” JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER Community Hospital nurse the opening day of school to one week later Bludau said. “Teachers will need to have [email protected] practitioner Amy Barton and than originally planned. additional training in designing engaging Based on a chart found Yoakum Fire EMS/Chief Mark on the Lavaca County Office Herchek. of Emergency Management Representing the county on website, the number of active the committee will be Mudd, COVID-19 cases appear to be Pct. 2 commissioner Ronald dropping as of last week. Berckenhoff, auditor Shana Egon Barthels, emergency Opela, Sheriff Micah Harmon management coordinator re- and emergency management ported at Monday’s commis- coordinator Egon Barthels. sioners’ court meeting that the The court voted 4-0 in ap- Department of State Health proving the appointment of Services (DSHS) has changed the committee members with its reporting method on re- Berckenhoff abstaining. covered cases. The reported COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE number of cases to his office The court addressed sev- is at least 10 days late. eral matters in regards to the As of Friday, July 24, a County Clerk’s office includ- graph of the Golden Crescent ing approving the submission case status shows the number for record job descriptions for of active cases for the region office and accepting a letter sits slightly lower than 1,800, of resignation from Audrey which is drop of about 400 Barrera. cases from the previous week. A lateral move of Tena Stef- The Golden Crescent Re- fek from Head Criminal and gion is composed of Calhoun, Civil clerk to commissioner DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lava- court recorder/vital statistics Due to the COVID-19 guidelines, the lessons in our digital classroom platforms ca and Victoria counties. SEE COURT, PAGE 9 starting date for the school term was that include creating, editing, and upload- The graph also shows the pushed back one week to allow teach- ing instructional videos as well as remote number of recovered cases has ers extra time for planning and training. learning management and accountability.” risen dramatically to around School will begin Thursday, Aug. 20. Bludau said the HISD leadership team 2,800 cases during the report- According to HISD superintendent Dr. is developing a form where parents can ing period. A rise of about Jo Ann Bludau, the district’s leadership notify campus principals regarding their 1,200 recovered cases since team consisting of campus and district choice of on-campus learning or remote last week. administrators, department heads and learning. The forms are expected to be As far as the number of teacher leaders reviewed the plan and sent out soon. confirmed positive COVID-19 lavacacountytoday.com are setting up times for teachers and staff SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 7 SEE COVID, PAGE 12 Page 2 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Henry Joe Jasek's FIFTY YEARS AGO TOWN CHATTER

north entrance. The Hallettsville Community Church Shoe Distribution has FROM THE Named Lavaca Repka suffered a broken leg been set for Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at 605 S. PAGES OF THE and was brought to Youens Hospi- Glendale St. in Hallettsville. New athletic type shoes will be County FB Queen tal in Weimar for treatment. given out to any school-aged children who are present during Hallettsville The Lavaca County Farm Bu- Schulenburg Chief of Police Ed this time. Shoes are given on a first-come first-serve bases. Sizes reau queen’s contest was held at Orsak along with a Highway Patrol- and quantities are limited. Children must be present in order to Tribune-Herald the VFW Hall in Moulton, Thurs- man investigated the accident. receive shoes. Safety guidelines will be followed for Covid-19. day, July 23. Social distancing will be implemented and masks are required. … July 28-31, 1970 Two girls “kept it in the fam- Flying Lessons at The Lookouts 9U Baseball Club is sponsoring a Chicken ily” as Frances Bludau was chosen Fajita plates-to-go with rice and beans meal on Monday, Aug. Rothbauer queen of the Lavaca County Farm Local Airport 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Hallettsville KC Hall at $10 per plate. Bureau and sister, Audrey was Flying lessons will be given This meal is not catered and 100 percent of the profit goes Headed to N.D. named “Little Miss.” Their parents today, Friday, at Hallettsville Mu- straight to the team for tournament fees and equipment. Tickets Barbara Marie Rothbauer 17, are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bludau. nicipal Airport. will be sold by team members and around town.… cowgirl of Hallettsville, and her The lessons are given by Travis Bear’s BBQ Benefit meal has been set for Sunday, Aug. 23 horse “Blackie,” left for Fargo, Fox Killed in Skinner of Rawhide Aviation, Inc. from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Sweet Home Fire Department. N.D. Wednesday at 2 p.m. to com- of Yoakum. The charge per lesson The meal will consist of chicken, green beans and giblet rice. pete in the National High School Town Monday $5.00. Donation is $10 per plate. Proceeds will help defray medical Championship Rodeo which Albert Lemons killed a fox in Students will learn to fly a 1970 expenses for David “Bear” Stueber as he valiantly fights cancer. opens Tuesday. She will compete town Monday with his .22 rifle. Cessna 150 with a qualified flight Contact Jennifer at 361-293-4542 or Desi at 361-772-6248 in breakaway calf roping, an A neighbor, Magnolia McAfee, instructor. for tickets.… event she won in the Texas State summoned Lemons after her dog The lessons will be given from St. Peter Lutheran Church will be hosting a Blood Drive on High School Rodeo to qualify for was cornered underneath her house 2:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, from 8:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship nationals. by the fox. Hall.… Chaperoning Miss Rothbauer The McAfee home is located on Three Local I received a telephone call from Georgia Malik Sladecek of is Miss Carol Whitley. Barbara Rogers Street in the northwestern Houston, formerly of Shiner. She said she thoroughly enjoys will be a senior at Sacred Heart part of the city. High School reading the Tribune-Herald. Georgia’s husband, Edwin this fall. Sladecek, passed away on July 10 and was buried in St. An- Barbara and Carol first trav- Big Tobacco Seniors Attend thony’s Cemetery, west of Breslau. She expressed concern eled to Omaha, Neb. where they that the cemetery has no sign and those attending the graveside were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leafs Seminar service had a difficult time locating it.… Malec and sons at beautiful An extremely large tobacco leaf Three high seniors traveled by The Lavaca County Go-Texan Barbecue Pork Steak Dinner Peony Park. They were joined by was brought to the Tribune office bus to Baylor University in Waco (plates-to-go only)will be served on Monday, Aug. 17 from 4:30- Barbara’s mother, Mrs. Eleanor by County Attorney Devall who to attend the Citizenship Seminar 6:30 p.m. at the Hallettsville KC Hall. Plates are $10 each.… Rothbauer, who flew from Austin grew the tobacco plant at his ranch July 28-31 that is conducted by the The following couples have wedding anniversaries this week (50 to Omaha. near the Lavaca River in Vienna. Texas Farm Bureau. or more years): William and Virginia Grafe — 52nd Wedding The overall distance of the trip Mrs. Devall received tobacco The students are Ann Darr, Anniversary on July 27; Felipe and Mary Coronado — 65th is 1600 miles. plants from Commissioner Henry Karen Timm and Lily Kay Hermes. Wedding Anniversary on July 29; Billy and Margie Renger — Barbara and Carol were fur- Kocian of the Moulton section. Some 457 students from 156 56th Wedding Anniversary on Aug. 1. nished a pickup and one-horse As a hobby, Mr. Devall raised counties were expected to attend Anthony Petru, Hubert Gerlich, Dustin Speyrer, Wayne trailer. The pickup was furnished about 25 to 30 tobacco stalks which the sessions. Adams, Mary Ann Pavliska, Norbert Sobotik, Betty Sobo- free by Albert Wilke, the trailer he fertilized and produced numer- The Lavaca County Farm Bu- tik, Daniel Kuhn, Dale Tanner, Mary Cargile, Margie Price, was furnished free by Alton Allen ous and healthy leaves. All aver- reau is sponsoring the four-day Elaine Janak, Victor Vasek, all of Hallettsville; Brittany Petru and the camper furnished free by aged an unusual size, averaging 15 seminar. and Angela Pullin, both of Yoakum; Marty Patek of Sweet Fred Pustejovsky. to 20 inches in length. Home; Leona Sedlar of Victoria; Joyce Kneifel of Shiner, No doubt tobacco could easily Charged With correctly guessed Bowie and Crockett Streets. The streets Christian be raised commercially in Lavaca have the same name as Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, Country. Grocery Theft heroes of the Alamo. Mothers Seeking A Hallettsville man was charged On March 6, 1836, Mexican forces stormed the Alamo, a Dennis Repka with theft of groceries in JP Wil- fortress-like old mission in San Antonio where some 200 re- Old Clothes bert Roznovsky’s court and was bellious Texans had been holed up for weeks. The battle was Do you have good clothing that Recovering fined $200.00. over in less than two hours, leaving great Texas heroes like Jim your children have outgrown? Dennis Repka is reported to Unable to pay his fine, he re- Bowie, James Butler Bonham and William Travis dead. Among Here is you chance! be recovering from injuries he mains in Lavaca County jail. the defenders, that day was Davy Crockett, former Congressman The Christian Mother’s Society received in a car crash in Schulen- The man had taken groceries and legendary hunter, scout, and teller of tall-tales. will hold a rummage sale August burg Sunday, July 19. belonging to Leon Ervin and Da- Anthony Petru of Hallettsville is this week’s winner of the $5 gift 7-8 at the Kloesel Building. The accident occurred at the vid Silgero from Ervin’s pickup certificate, courtesy of the Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union The building will be open every Hwy. 77 railroad overpass at 2 a.m. when it was parked near City in Hallettsville. Friday and Saturday mornings. Repka was a passenger in a Bakery. TRIVIA QUESTION: If you have any clothes you wish 1965 Chevrolet driven by Olin The incident occurred Friday Who invented the first candy bar? to donate to a good cause, drop Perry of Houston. The vehicle night. If you know the answer to this Trivia, please call the Tribune- them off at the Kloesel Building. crashed into the north banister Compiled by Chuck Grafe Herald at 798-2481 and ask for Henry. The Sacred Heart Federal Credit Union sponsors the Trivia on the second, fourth, and fifth issues of the Tribune-Herald, so the Trivia winners will be printed only in these issues. MEETING NOTICES TODAY’S THOUGHT: It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act • American Legion Hud- Hotel Texas. Any veteran serv- Meeting, first and third Mon- • Hallettsville Little League peace, live peace and live in peace. geons VFW Post 230 and ing from 1957 to 1975 is invited day of every month, 6 p.m., Board meeting (open to pub- Please email your “Town Chatter” news to the tribuneherald@ Auxiliary Meeting Wednes- to join the Vietnam Veterans City Hall Annex. lic) Hallettsville Youth Center, 6 sbcglobal.net; fax it to 361-798-9902, or mail it to P.O. Drawer day, Aug. 5. (VVA). For more info on VVA, • Murchison Masonic Lodge p.m. to 8 p.m., first Wednesday 427, Hallettsville, Tex. 77964. • Lavaca Memorial VFW contact Earl Cummings at #80 AF&AM meets the third of month. Post 6382 and Auxiliary 979-263-4222. — You do not Tuesday of month, Masonic • Alzheimer’s Support meet- Meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 12, have to be a Vietnam Veteran to Lodge Building, Fink Drive. ing, first Thursday of each at Sacred Heart Parish Center. join the Associates of Vietnam Meal begins at 6:30 p.m., fol- month at 10 a.m. at the United Doors open at 5:30 p.m., meal Veterans of America (AVVA), lowed by meeting, 7:30 p.m. Methodist Church-Annex in Knights of Columbus Barbecue at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. both men and women are wel- • The Lavaca County Com- Hallettsville. • The Vietnam Veterans of come to join AVVA. 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Glendale St. in Hallettsville. tru-skin.com • noon Monday prior to publication. printing distinctly in the paper. Wednesday, July 29, 2020 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 3 LONE STAR DIARY HAPPY BY: MURRAY MONTGOMERY BIRTHDAY ‘Kid Mendoza’ and Aug. 1 — Larry and Garry Garza-Mischer, Bruce Lowe, Dornak (twins); Clay Rain- Ione Riske osek, Kay Rother, Tommy Aug. 9 — Darren Muenster, the Battle of the Bulge Sitka, Georgie Hermann, Mary Carol Kloesel, Jerome Brian Steinocher, Michelle Pesek, Amanda Mitchell, We, as Americans, right rear of the sector. Drozd, Stephen Gold, Eric Maryln Patterson, Dennis can be very proud of the Blown over backward by Chumchal, Stephen Staats, Migl, Joan Gifford, Nancy brave men and women the concussion of enemy Theresa Fric Kocian. Lowe. serving in our military. fire, he immediately re- Aug. 2 — Charles Williams, Aug. 10 — Patsy Zabransky, When we study the his- set his gun and continued James Jahn, Mary Huey, Su- Alvin Vasek, Mable Lloyd, tory of this great nation, his fire. Single-handed san Bujnoch, Helen Vasek, Christopher Huser, Alex we find that we have he held off the German Mary Ann Pustejovsky, Bo- Wolcott, Lawrence Muehr, always had such people horde until he was sat- dette Vavrusa, Margie Ko- Darlene Melnar, Kevin Hens- protecting us – from the isfied his company had cian, Ryan Bludau, Alfonse ley, Joyce Foley, Brad Aus- very beginning. effected its retirement. Peters, 82 years in 2020. tin, C.J. Cernoch, Presley It seems that an indi- “Again he loaded his Aug. 3 — Harvey Ehler, Ron- Kostelnik, Korbin Koehne. vidual who is willing to gun on his back and in nie Sitka, Soila Sanchez, Jill Aug. 11 — Alois Bujnoch Jr., fight and die to protect JOSE MENDOSA LOPEZ (1910 - 2005) a hail of small arms fire Turner, Martin Motal, Sandra Sharon Rother, Kevin Chap- others has a unique qual- World War II Congressional Medal Of Honor Recipient. At the time of his death he ran to a point where Konvicka, Heather Leopold, man, Mary Leopold, Tanya ity that is not always he was the oldest living Hispanic recipient of the CMOH and was one of fewer a few of his comrades Kendall Rodgers, Agnes Cecil, Josephine DeRuiter, visible until the situa- than 40 surviving World War II veterans with the honor. He served in the were attempting to set up Gerlich. Kaylee Svetlik. tion calls for it. In World United States Army during World War II as a Sergeant in the 23rd Infantry, another defense against Aug. 4 — Jo Ann Schindler, Aug. 12 — Anita Migl, Flor- War II, people who were 2nd Infantry Division. the onrushing enemy. “Bo” Joseph Vavrusa, Sharee ence Sciba, Kelly Rainosek, virtually uneducated and He fired from this posi- Rainosek. Amanda Herrington, Ben- raised in poverty performed many for five years. But as was the case tion until his ammunition was Aug. 5 — Sophie Teltschik, jamin Rainosek, Barbara of these acts of heroism. with many young Americans, his exhausted. Wayne Rother, Mark Roth- McElroy, Trisha Muehlstein, Take, for example, the story life changed drastically on Dec. 7, “Sgt. Lopez’s gallantry and bauer, Larry Rother, Debbie Shannon Hermes, Elizabeth of Medal of Honor recipient Jose 1941, when the Japanese bombed intrepidity, on seemingly suicidal Grahmann, Sandra Satsky, Emery, Johnny Chumchal, Mendoza Lopez. Pearl Harbor. missions in which he killed at least Walker Leopold, Micah Har- Matthew Wilson. Lopez was born in Mission, Lopez married Emilia Herrera 100 of the enemy were almost mon, Daphne Grahmann Ko- Aug. 13 — Nancy Dwor- Texas, on July 10, 1910. When he at Brownsville in 1942, the same solely responsible for allowing erth, Wilbur L. Zapalac, Phyl- sky, August Barta, Joseph was still quite young his mother, year that he received his draft Company K to avoid being envel- lis Meitzen, Dorothy Smith, Mozisek. Candida, moved young Jose to Ve- card. He immediately moved to oped.” Madison Sommer. Aug. 14 — Michael Drozd, racruz, Mexico, where she earned San Antonio and enlisted in the When Lopez returned home, the Aug. 6 — James Bairrington, Jeffery Trlicek, Margie Hardt, money working as a seamstress Army. mayor of New York City greeted Mrs. Al Kalmus Jr., Tammy Dottie Leopold, Brady McEl- to support herself and the child. After basic training, Lopez was him and when he traveled to Mex- Horton. roy, Ronald Kostelnik, Brian Lopez spent most of his time sell- assigned to the 23rd Infantry, 2nd ico City, the president of Mexico Aug. 7 — Jonathan Nes- Kouba, Jeff Bujnoch, Kacie ing clothes that his mother made. Infantry Division. He eventually presented him with that country’s kora, Rocio Miranda, Tamika Siegel, David Nitsch. Sadly, there was no mention of the advanced to the rank of sergeant highest military commendation. North, Kelly Hermes, Laura Aug. 15 — David Janak, father in my research on Lopez. and December 1944 found Lopez Mission, Texas, named a street Henke, Lawrence Henke. David Wayne Filip, Brian The boy was not able to spend in a bloody conflict known as the and city park after him. In San An- Aug. 8 — Kaisly Bludau, Konvicka, Sherri Grahmann, much time with his mother be- Battle of the Bulge. tonio, a middle school was named Margaret (Mrs. Bill) Bludau, Bryan Tesch, Evelyn Sklar, cause she passed away when he For his actions on Dec. 17, 1944, in his honor. And at Brownsville Devon Haas, Jacob Schae- 96 in 2020; Lillie Balusek, was only eight years old. He was near Krinkelt, Belgium, Lopez his statue stands in Veterans Park. fer, Earlene Miller, Kristofer Joshua Blaschke, Lynn Judd. taken to Brownsville, Texas, where received the highest military deco- All of these accolades going to he lived with his uncle’s family. ration for valor in combat – the a young man, with little education, During this time he worked odd Medal of Honor. who so courageously fought for his jobs to make a living and never Following are some quotes country. We are indeed fortunate returned to school. from Lopez’s Medal of Honor to have such people serving this HAPPY Evidently, as a young man, citation: “Occupying a shallow country and we should always Lopez was handy with his fists hole offering no protection above respect and honor them. ANNIVERSARY and traveled around the country his waist, he cut down a group of As for Jose Mendoza Lopez, he fighting a total of 55 fights in the 10 Germans. Ignoring enemy fire and his wife remained in San Anto- Aug. 1 — Billy and Margie Steffek, Paul and Mary Beth lightweight division. from an advancing tank, he held nio where he worked as a contact Renger, 56 year; Robert and Najvar. He was known as “Kid Men- his position and cut down 25 more representative for the Veterans Margaret Klekar, Matthew and Aug. 7 — Allen and Ann Be- doza.” After his boxing career was enemy infantry. Administration until he retired. Martha Bludau, Michael and can, Doug and Ann Mischer, over, Lopez joined the Merchant “Again, alone, he carried his The gallant old soldier passed Kelly Matula. 55 years; Jack and Sandy Marines and traveled the world machinegun to a position to the away on May 16, 2005. Aug. 2 — Donald and Donna Zaruba. Shimek, Mark and Marcie Aug. 8 — Mark and Jackie Hrncir, Daniel “Pete” and Mitchon, Kevin and Rhonda Glenda Trlicek, David J. and Patek. WEATHER Barbara Jansky, Stephen and Aug. 9 — Charles and Jennifer Judy Lev; Jason and Katie Svetlik, Dr. Paul and Amber WATCH Pesek, Darrell and Yvonne Sklar. LARRY ROTHBAUER - NWS OBSERVER Vinklarek. Aug. 11 — Ronald and Heath- THIS WEEK’S FORECAST Aug. 3 — Kenneth and Pat- er Leopold, Willie and Dorothy Wednesday: High 93 Low 76 sy Grahmann, Timothy and Kana, 69 years; Gerard and (SHOWERS) Rhonda Janak, George and Molly Jalufka. Thursday: High 95 Low 76 Debbie Simper, Eric and Aug. 12 — Mr. and Mrs. R. E. (P/C) Stephanie Jalufka. Valentine; Charlie and Carolyn Friday: High 96 Low 77 Aug. 4 — Joe C. and Kathy Hoepfl married. (P/C) Smith, Kyle and Roxanne Aug. 13 — Stanley and Becky Saturday: High 98 Low 77 Horton, George and Carol Bujnoch, James and Linda (SHOWERS) Koncaba, Nathan and Jill Hemmi. Sunday: High 97 Low 77 Etzler. Aug. 14 — Pat and Carol Stef- (P/C) Aug. 5 — Darryl and Cheryl fek, Luke and Joan Rodgers, Monday: High 97 Low 76 Steffek, Dr. Warren and Cyn- “Boogie” and Cheryl Jansky, (P/C) thia Migura, Jordan and Me- Samuel and Diane Pruett. Tuesday: High 98 Low 77 gan Schott. Aug. 15 — Mr. and Mrs. Jo- (P/C) Aug. 6 — Donald and Barbara seph P. Leopold. - BURN BAN IS OFF -

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 6:00 A.M. TO 9:00 P.M. 7.7 Lb. $1499 Page 4 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Michael Windberg Art Demonstration Blood Drive Aug. 2 at Downtown Happening Saturday St. Peter See Michael Wind- says, “Landscapes will berg paint while you always be my first love.” Lutheran Church shop for art supplies on Available, also, on As a reminder to po- Saturday, Aug. 1, from Saturday will be an out- tential donors, St. Pe- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the door architecture scav- ter Lutheran Church Come and Go Hallet enger hunt for those in Hallettsville will Oak Gallery. Glass pal- that would enjoy walk- be hosting a blood ette oil paint Windberg ing around the down- drive on Sunday, Aug. boxes, brushes, paints, town square. Prizes will 2 from 8:15 a.m.-12:30 glazes, canvases, and be awarded on comple- p.m. in the Fellowship easels will be available tion of the Gallery’s Leopold becoming A&M Eagle Hall, located on 101 N. to purchase for one day scavenger hunts. Open Navarro High School graduate Dakota Leopold is changing things up from Market. only. to all ages. being a Navarro Panther to becoming an A&M Eagle. Leopold signed a letter Donors are required The Hallet Oak Gal- The Hallet Oak Gal- of intent to join Texas A&M Texarkana’s roster to play baseball. Texarkana is to have a scheduled lery is pleased to offer MICHAEL WINDBERG lery is located in the west of the Texas/Arkansas border. Dakota said he is looking forward to a appointment, which for sale original paint- historic Kahn and Stan- small-town vibe that reminds him of his hometown. Leopold said at his sign- may be made online ings by Michael Windberg, renown zel Building designed by renowned ing that he could not be more excited to play at the next level. Leopold will (https://donor.south- artist. Continuing in the tradition of architect James Riely Gordon. Free be playing ball and studying business. Leopold spent time on the mound in texasblood.org/do- his father, Dalhart Windberg, artist of tours and visits will be available. 2019 and 2020 seasons and led the Panthers to a 3-1 start. His senior year nor/schedules/drive_ Texas, Michael has made his mark as Pandemic rules apply. was slated to be a super year before the 2020 season’s suspension due to schedule/118923), or a serious painter of Texas landscapes For more information visit www. the pandemic. He was awarded All State 3rd base player in 2019. Dakota is by calling the Victo- and historical subjects. “While I halletoakgallery.com to buy art online the son of Jim and Lisa Leopold of Seguin and is the grandson of Josephine ria office-South Tex- enjoy historical images,” Michael or call 361-217-7030. Leopold of Hallettsville. as Blood and Tissue Center (361-576-3651). Only on the day of the drive, donors are Wild Mustang Grapes encouraged to com- COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS plete their online pre- KAITLIN STUBBS, STAFF WRITER and wine with the wild registration health SENIOR CITIZENS MENU [email protected] mustang grapes as do questionnaire (www. Please call a day in advance 594-2671; Yoakum Center: Ham and cheese hoagie, let- Have you noticed all many families in the area. southtexasblood.org/ to reserve a meal. No income 293-5313. tuce/tomato/mustard/mayo, the beautiful grape vines Wine making from the donordoc), and donors restrictions. Hallettsville Cen- Menu is subject to change potato chips, apple slices, yogurt draped over fence lines wild mustang grapes has will be receiving a free ter: 798-2211; Shiner Center: Monday, Aug. 3 Tuesday, Aug. 4 along the highways and been dated back to before COVID-19 antibody Chicken and rice casserole, trees in pastures? the Civil War. test. peas and carrots, wheat roll, The fat grapes are Are you canning pick- peaches, cottage cheese a deep purple and the les right now? Health and Wellness Wednesday, Aug. 5 leaves are green on top An old family tradition St. Peter LYO Beef burrito w/salsa, pin- and a soft velvety white is to put a fresh grape leaf Volunteers to beans, fiesta corn, string underneath. It is wild in with the cucumbers School Supplies cheese, fruited gelatin mustang grape season in and it helps them to be- Make a Difference Thursday, Aug. 6 the southern states and come crispy pickles. After drive-thru donation Oven fried chicken breast, especially in our sur- researching this method, HEALTHY TEXAS YOUTH AMBASSADORS country gravy, German pota- rounding counties. These there is some science set for Aug. 9 COMPLETE TRAINING Five Lavaca County 4-H members were recently se- toes, stewed okra and tomato, grapes are plump and behind it. The leaf is rich St. Peter Lutheran lected to serve as Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors. Se- lemon pie juicy but entirely too in tannin which helps Youth Organization lected as Ambassadors Friday, Aug. 7 acidic to pick and eat keep the cell walls of the (LYO) school sup- NATALIE D. KNESEK, PHD, CFCS for the upcoming year CLOSED off the vine. Many would cucumber from breaking plies donation drive- are Arielle Bennetsen, CEA-FCH-Lavaca County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service think they are a waste down which makes them thru has been set for Luke Bludau, Laynie 361.204.6992 because they are difficult into crunchy pickles. Sunday, Aug. 9 from Bowman, Emma Grah- [email protected] mann, and Elliott Peters. to pick and make your You could also use 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at As part of their orientation, the Ambassadors must com- World hands burn unless you other leaves rich in tan- 101 N. Market. plete six hours of training focused on issues that teens in and wear gloves. nins such as oak, cherry, All supplies will Texas are currently facing. This year’s training topics in- U.S. Others, like Blackie banana, or bay leaves be accepted includ- cluded: alcohol, tobacco, and illegal substance use; hu- Bludau, get excited when but why bother when you ing masks, refillable man trafficking, and how to work with younger audiences trivia the grapes ripen so he have plenty of free Wild water bottles, and and peers in a leadership and mentorship role. Historical Facts about the can start his wine making Mustang Grape leaves Clorox wipes. Statewide, there are 171 4-H teen leaders that have world & America been chosen to serve in this leadership role for the up- (Compiled by Murray Montgomery) process. to use. coming school year. The ambassadors are required to “Don’t pick your That may be why some volunteer a minimum of forty hours a year by assisting * La Paz, Bolivia, at 11,900 feet above sea- grapes too early,” Bludau of the older Wild Mus- with and providing educational opportunities focused on St. Peter Lutheran level, is the highest said. “We’ve never picked tang Grape recipes fer- improving the health and well-being of the communities large city in the world. before the Fourth of July. ment not only the grapes where they serve. Last year, Healthy Texas Ambassa- (According to Scholas- Church Summer dors in Texas volunteered 9,054 hours reaching 104,769 tic Book of World Re- They’re more mature. You but also the stems and people. If you would like to involve the ambassadors as cords 2004, Wenchuan, want mature grapes.” some leaves. The tan- Tea is cancelled guest presenters or volunteers at your community event China is the highest Some even pick the nin in them cause the The St. Peter Lu- or organizational meeting, reach out to our office at 361- city in the world, at 16,730 feet about sea green grapes before they wine to have a dry, zesty theran Church Wom- 798-2221. level. This city if part ripen to make a mus- characteristic. The large en in Mission Sum- MASTER WELLNESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED of Sichuan Province, Do you enjoy meeting and greeting others? Do you southwest China. ) tang green grape pie, like amounts of sugar added mer Tea scheduled consider yourself a life-long learner? Would you embrace Kathy Kaminski, owner to some of the recipes, for Aug. 1, has been teaching others about health topics that interest you? If of The Vintage Market in causes the wine to then cancelled due to Co- so, consider becoming a Master Wellness Volunteer. Hallettsville. have a sweet, citrus char- vid.… Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expands the Some families enjoy acteristic. Call the church of- reach of its health and nutrition programs through Master Wellness Volunteers. Master Wellness Volunteers receive making jelly with the You’ll be able to tell a fice at 798-2808 for 40 hours of education related to health, nutrition, food wild mustang grapes, like wild mustang grape wine further information. safety, healthy food preparation, public speaking and Lori Immenhauser who by its very distinct flavor. much more. In return, volunteers are asked to give 40 learned from her mother, hours of volunteer service to Texas A&M AgriLife Exten- Mary Ann Richter, and sion Service. family members from The volunteer opportunities are diverse-giving pre- sentations for local community groups, assisting with Petersville. Lori’s family Open hours at LAMB Food Pantry healthy cooking demonstrations, distributing information has a long history of jelly Two Day Trip to at health fairs, working with schools and after school pro- and Assistance Ministry grams and data entry. Previous health or wellness training PARAGON The community’s LAMB Manna Food Pantry and is not required but volunteers should have an interest in CASINO Assistance Ministry, located at 1429 E. Fourth Street living healthfully and helping others do the same. in Marksville, LA. If you are interested in becoming a Master Wellness from Hallettsville with Knights of Columbus in Hallettsville, will be open on the first and second Volunteer please call the Extension Office at 361-798- pick up in Schulenburg Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. ef- 2221 to be added to the training list. For more informa- on Main Street at Gazebo. BBQ CHICKEN fective immediately. The Thrift Store hours and days tion about Master Wellness Volunteers visit the Family SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 remain unchanged. Masks are required to be worn at and Community Health page on our county website at Meet at Walmart parking lot 6:30 am to depart 7:00 am. PLATES-TO-GO all times. There is currently a limit on the number of https://lavaca.agrilife.org. Return Tuesday, approx 6:00 pm. with Trimmings & Dessert bags of donated items being accepted. Cost per seat is DRIVE-THRU PLATES ONLY $110.00 Double Occupancy Sunday, August 9 $140.00 Single Hallettsville K.C. Hall $30 free play, $10 food coupon 10:30 am.- 12:30 p.m. Call for details on safety measures. $10.00 per plate Contact: TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Knights of Columbus Hall SHIRLEY ROTHBAUER Hoffer’s Drive-In Grocery 361-772-1345 Lavaca Farm Equipment P.O. Box 15 Sacred Heart FCU Hallettsville, Texas 77964 - Benefits Charity Fund - www.shirleysluckytours.com

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Pictured left, Brody Psencik makes a put out at third base. Above, Kyle Svetlik receives the throw for an out. Brody had a RBI single and Kyle knocked in three runs with single. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald Two big innings catapult Victoria Golden Gloves to win Two bad innings hurt the back into game by scoring a run been caught dropped in for hits. Psencik. Connor Kopecky en- to Wilson set up a three-run chances of Hallettsville Base- in the second and four in both Hallettsville began its come- sued with a RBI single and later single by Kyle Svetlik. ball defeating the Victoria Gold the third and fourth innings to back with a run in the second. scored on a passed ball. Tanner Wagner scored the Gloves in a 13-year-old game tie the score at 9-9 before the Preston Wagner singled with Hallettsville put another final run in the fifth on a wild here Tuesday, July 21. roof caved in. two outs, stole second and four runs across in the fourth pitch after drawing a base balls. Victoria walked off with a 21- What seemed like a tailor- scored when Colton Needham on just one hit, an error and Bludau had three of Halletts- 10 win after scoring seven runs made double in the first inning was safe on an error. four walks. ville’s 10 hits and Carter Blaha in the top of the first inning and was botched by an error and In the third, Brock Bludau Trace Butschek and Tanner also singled. Victoria collected 13 in the top of the fifth and gave Victoria possibly two outs. and Jorian Wilson both singled Wagner led off with walks 13 hits with a Callen Hajovsky final inning. Three fly balls to the outfield to right center with Bludau and moved up a base on Brock going 3-for4 with two RBI and Hallettsville clawed its way that could have/should have scoring on a base hit by Brody Bludau’s sacrifice bunt. A walk three runs scored. 1999 BASEBALL Brahmas lose pitcher’s duel, 1-0 Chevalier throws one-hitter but takes loss CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR two passed balls and an of the year and deserved [email protected] infield out. to win. The Hallettsville Brah- In a pitcher’s duel, Sin- “We couldn’t string any mas were primed to advance ton’s sophomore Luis Cor- hits together. Sinton turned to the state tournament for tez (7-3) took the sting out two double plays early and the third year in a row but of the Brahmas’ bats with a that killed us. We hit the Sinton blocked the way in a three-hit performance. Cor- ball well but usually right pitcher’s duel. tez struck out nine, walked at somebody.” Coach Jimmy Appelt lost two and allowed just two The Brahmas threat- the toss to play a best-of-three runners past first base. ened in the top of second. and Sinton’s gamble for a Andy Chevalier (10-4) Clay Zavesky began the one-game paid off. was the hard luck loser and round with a base hit. Che- CONVERSE – It took was virtually unhittable in valier hit a hard ground ball an hour and 44 minutes ceding just one hit while to first baseman Joe Luis for Sinton to end Halletts- striking out 11 but couldn’t Contreras who stepped ville’s playoff surge and the get any hitting support. He on the bag and threw to Andy Chevalier scores on a wild pitch during a regular season game. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald hopes of gaining a state pitched like it was no to- second to retire Zavesky tournament berth for the morrow but unfortunately for the Pirates’ first of two as he tried to scramble for the second out of the the game but both were left third year in a row. for the Brahmas, it won’t double plays. back to the bag. frame. stranded. Sinton scored a single be. The lone run Sinton run With two outs in the Hallettsville’s biggest The Brahmas had just The Brahmas had gone run in the first inning and was unearned. third, Austin Metting threat came in the fourth two baserunners after the four straight playoff games made it stand up in taking “The young man (Che- walked and Kendall Kal- inning after Thurman Her- fourth. Darren Steffek without an error before a 1-0 win June 4, 1999 at valier) pitched extremely mus singled to right. How- ring doubled off the base reached after a third strike making four in the contest. Judson High School. well,” said Brahma coach ever, Metting rounded sec- of the fence in left field. eluded catcher Orlando He worked 23-2/3 in- The Pirates’ lone run Jim Appelt, whose team ond base too far after the However, Herring, later Gutierrez, and Herring nings, giving up 18 hits crossed the plate in the finished the season 24-8-1. hit and was thrown out by got caught in a run down walked in the sixth to reach while recording 45 strike first inning after an error, “He pitched his best game cut-off man Charlie Suarz between third and home base for the third time in outs. He also batted .321.

I have a question for But just my opinion I thought RC longtime Aggies fans. was a very good coach but I guess it Giants win LL championship Correction From the time R.C. wasn’t good enough for Aggie fans. The Giants won the 1999 Hallettsville Little Dustin Sralla and Ja- Slocum replaced Jack- Slocum preached defense while League championship with a record of 11-3. son Jansky, not Bobby ie Sherrill as head the offense was so-so. As head foot- The Giants shutout the Pirates 13-0 in the final Stratmann, were tour- coach it seemed (at ball coach at A&M from 1989-2002 game of the season May 28 to wrap up the title. nament directors of the least from the outside) CHUCK he won more games as coach than Colton Hermes pitched a two-hitter and whiffed Kolache Klassic. that Aggie fans wanted anyone else in Texas A&M Aggies five in the five inning game. Hermes also had two him to leave College GRAFE football history. hits and scored a run. Station on the first Slocum was inducted into the Col- Cory Schaefer went 3-for-3 with a triple and scored Dues Due thing smoking. Why? lege Football Hall of Fame as a coach three runs, Christian Hemmi doubled and Chad Annual dues at the His record was 123-47-2 makes him in 2012. Rehm, Brady Shimek and Jared Barnes singled. Hallettsville Golf Asso- the winningest coach in A&M history. He graduated from West Orange The Cardinals finished second with a 9-6 record, ciation are due Friday, He won SWC Titles three Big 12 Stark and from McNeese State in and the Rangers were third at 8-6-1. Aug. 1. titles Bowl record? Not so good at 3-8. Lake Charles, La. Page 6 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, July 29, 2020 OBITUARIES CELEDONIO G. “DAVID” TORO CAROLYN RUTH STRAUSS ROSIE M. BOONE Celedonio G. “David” Toro, 64, of Carolyn Ruth Strauss, 79, of Hal- Rosie M. Boone, 87, of Hallettsville, Hallettsville, passed away Thursday, lettsville, passed away Friday, July passed away Friday, July 24, 2020. July 23, 2020. 24, 2020, following a short battle with She was born in Edna on Dec. 24, 1932, He was born in Mexico on March metastatic breast cancer. to John P. and Edith Vacker Skoruppa. 3, 1956, to Fidel and Macaria Garcia She was born Feb. 27, 1941, to Henry On Oct. 31, 1978, she married Daniel Toro. and Odessa “Mickan” Blumberg of “Buddy” Boone in Corpus Christi. David was a very charismatic man. Corpus Christi. Rosie grew up in an era that is quickly Compassionate, loving, and could Carolyn was involved in many clubs slipping away, it seems. It was an era always make you laugh. He enjoyed and activities throughout her life, in- when one worked hard from sun-up to going to bingo, watching sports, and going out to cluding Shiloh Home Demonstrators and PoLK of A. sundown, there was no “instant” anything, and you made eat with his spouse, Lupe. He loved his Dallas Carolyn was a devout Catholic and a member of your own fun. Family gatherings, cards and dominos, kick Cowboys. He worked at Grafe’s for over 20 years Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. She the can…these were some of her happiest memories. and was a very hard working man. He enjoyed enjoyed traveling and spending time with her wonder- She may have only completed the eighth grade, but she spending time with his grandkids and taking them ful friends in Hallettsville. Going to dinner parties, had more common sense than entire political parties do out on adventures. weddings, Sacred Heart picnics and other local events these days. David was very much a people person. He could made her love Hallettsville even more. Carolyn was Rosie loved polka music and dancing with the love of carry a conversation with anyone and make just also an avid bird watcher and enjoyed oil painting. her life, Buddy. She faced many health battles in recent about everyone smile. He was always there to lend Carolyn is survived by her son, Derrick Pavelka of years and fought all of them very bravely. But on Friday, a hand and didn’t know a stranger. The whole fam- Round Rock; her daughter, Denise Janak of Sinton; July 24, she was granted the greatest wish of her heart… ily loved David and he loved everyone back. He her grandchildren, Jarrett Janak and Jaclyn Janak, to say a peaceful goodbye to her children, grandchildren, was always the go to guy for his step daughters and and a special friend, Gene Schulte of Hallettsville. great-grandson, family and friends, and to dance into never hesitated to be there for his girls. We will Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; her eternity with Buddy. It would be impossible to thank all miss him very much and life is definitely going to brother, Douglas Blumberg; her first husband, Eugene those who have helped Mom through the past few years be hard without him. We love you David. Pavelka, and her second, husband Daniel Strauss. amidst her health struggles. David is survived by Guadalupe Rosales, and Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m., Rosie is survived by four children, Chuck Buikema eight siblings: Dalmacio, Salvador, Balvino, Santos, Sunday, Åug. 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in (Pattie), Debbie Miller, Daniel Buikema (Deborah Em- Margareta, Agustina, Dominga and Magdalena Toro. Hallettsville with Msgr. John Peters officiating mons) and Carol Buikema; two brothers, Paul and Robert David was preceded in death by his parents, Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Skoruppa; three sisters, Agnes Salyer, Janie Evans and and four brothers, Salomon, Jose, Alejandro and (All attendees must wear masks). Dorris Raska; two grandchildren, Stephen and Danna Ramon Toro. Private burial will be held at a later date. Miller, and great-grandchild, Shamus McCann. Visitation began at 9 a.m. Monday, July 27 at Sa- Memorials (in lieu of flowers) may be made to Rosie was preceded in death by: her husband, Buddy; cred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Rosary Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 400 E. Fifth St., Hal- her parents; three brothers, Jimmy, Johnny and Pete was recited at 10:30 a.m. lettsville, Texas 77964, or to a charity of donor’s choice. Skoruppa, and sister, Ann Pittaway. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m., Monday, Words of comfort may be shared with the family at Visitation began at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 28 at Kubena at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Msgr. John Peters www.kubenafuneralhome.com. Funeral Home in Hallettsville. officiated. Graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July Burial followed at Sacred Heart Catholic Cem- 29 at the Assumption Catholic Cemetery, 470 Cemetery etery. ROSALIE KONCABA Road in Ganado. Pallbearers were Brian Goodman, Aaron Skel- Rosalie Koncaba, 59, of Moulton, Please donate to a charity that is special to your heart ton, Michael Garza, Brian Yole, Steve Garza, Eric passed away peacefully at home sur- in her memory. Ramirez, Nicholas Ramirez and Russell Eckhardt. rounded by her family on Monday, July Words of comfort may be shared with the family at Honorary pallbearers were Roger De La Rosa 20, 2020. www.kubenafuneralhome.com. Jr., Alex De La Rosa, Donovan Villarreal, Zander She was born on Sept. 29, 1960 in Martinez, Kaeden Garza, and great-grandsons. Houston to Margaret Kubicek and the Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s late Frankie “Poncho” Kubicek. EDWIN ‘ED’ C. SLADECEK choice. In 1980, she graduated from Waltrip Edwin “Ed” C. Sladecek, 86, of Hous- Words of comfort may be shared with the family High School and continued her work in ton, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at www.kubenafuneralhome.com. Houston until she made her move to Moulton where at The Methodist Hospital due to compli- she met her husband. cations from a stroke. On March 12, 1983, she married Timothy Koncaba He was born on April 25, 1934 in MICHAEL JAMES VEIT and they were blessed with two sons and one daughter. Sparks, to Anton and Frances (Janosec) Michael James Veit, 56, of Shiner, She was married to her beloved husband for 37 years. Sladecek. passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 She was the best daughter, sister, wife, mother, Ed graduated from Holland High from Covid-19 complications. grandmother, aunt, and friend. School and entered the Army, serving in He was born July 26, 1963 in San For 20 years she enjoyed owning and operating the Korea from 1956 to 1958. Antonio as a blessing to Lawrence and Lil’ Kountry Flower & Gift Shop in Moulton and for After the military, he moved to Houston. He worked Mary Jo (Janak) Veit. the last 17 years she enjoyed working in the cafeteria as a Computer Programmer for T. J. Bettis and Lomas & He graduated from Shiner High at Moulton ISD. Nettleton Mortgage Company for over 27 years. School in 1981 and was a veteran, hav- Rosalie is survived by her husband, Tim; three After retirement, Ed owned South Main Phillips and ing served in the US Air Force. children: two sons, Preston (Donna) of Shiner, Kyle later managed Federal Tank Company. He treasured the He worked in the oil field and was devoted to keep- (Ann) of Moulton and one daughter, Courtney of many friends he made. ing up the family farm in Shiner. He lived fast and Moulton; four grandchildren, Ryan, Kason, Owen, and Ed liked to tinker around the house and barbecue on furious, loved motorcycles, fishing, playing music and Kylie; her mother, Margaret Kubicek; sister, Sharon Sundays. He always listened to polkas and was the best singing his heart out at karaoke and loved making (Perry) Kram, and numerous nieces, nephews, family waltzer on the dance floor. He enjoyed fishing, hunting at people laugh. His greatest joy in life was his family. and friends. the deer lease, keeping the camp fire going, and drinking He was a super proud father of his three sons and even She was preceded in death by her father, Frankie cold beer or whiskey. more proud to be “Grandpa” to his two grandchildren. “Poncho” Kubicek; her father-in-law and mother- Ed was a genius at grafting pecans and had the best Survivors are his mother, Mary Jo Veit of Shiner; in-law, James and Dolores Koncaba, and two nieces vegetable garden every year. He grew the prettiest to- sons, Chris Veit of Austin; Kevin Veit and wife, Alyssa Delaine Kolacny and Hannah Koncaba. matoes and eagerly shared his harvest with friends and of Garwood, and Michael Veit of Shiner; two grand- Pallbearers were Trey Kram, Wyatt Darilek, Steven family. He faithfully watched football, baseball and The children, Kaydence and Kolt Veit; sister, Vanessa Steinocher, Devin Kolacny, Justin Ebner, and Cody Price Is Right. Shimek and husband, Greg of Shiner; brother, Greg Jalufka. Ed was a 55-year member of Holy Family Catholic Veit and wife, Shannon of Yoakum; his beloved fur In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may Church, Missouri City, a 3rd Degree member of the baby, Keisha, and a host of family and friends. be made to donor’s choice or to: Moulton Fire Depart- Knights of Columbus, and K.J.T. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence ment, P.O. Box 31, Moulton, Texas 77975. In 1964 he married his love, Georgia Malik, who sur- Veit. Words of comfort may be posted and shared with vives him, along with daughter, Darlene (Robert) Tatum, A private Celebration of his Life was held. the family at www.smithfuneralhomemoulton.com and the two absolute joys of his life, granddaughters, Memorials may be given to Shiner Volunteer Fire Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, was in charge of Kelly and Jamie Tatum. He bragged on his granddaugh- Dept. or Shiner Game and Fish League. arrangements. ters to whoever would listen. He is also survived by two Arrangements were entrusted to Thiele Cooper Godsons, Steven Sladecek and Darrell Malik, as well as Funeral Home, Yoakum. numerous nieces and nephews. He was the best husband, SARAH MILDRED WILKES HUFFSTUTLER daddy, and grandpa anyone could ask for. Sarah Mildred Wilkes Huffstutler, 80, of Tomball, He was preceded in death by his parents, and broth- Subscribe to the passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. ers, Joe, Emil, Bennie, Anton, and sister, Dorothy Davis. Sarah was born in Saint Petersburg, Fla., Dec. 25, Private services were held on Tuesday, July 14 at HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD 1939 to Frederick H. Wilkes and Ethel K. Multerer. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville. - ONLINE - She was preceded in death by her parents; hus- Interment followed at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Bre- LAVACACOUNTYTODAY.COM bands, Tommy E. Briggs and John R. Huffstutler; slau. Monsignor John Peters graciously presided. brother, Fred A. Wilkes; sister, Donna E. Tanny; In lieu of customary remembrances, the family asks daughter, Kathleen Briggs Gilmore; niece, Bonny that memorial contributions be made in Ed’s name to: Campbell Palmer and nephews, Lloyd M. Mooney Holy Family Catholic Church 1510 Fifth St. Missouri and Shawn Maloney. City, Texas 77489. First Baptist Church Sarah is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Hallettsville Briggs Gutowski and husband, Stephen, and Juliana Briggs; granddaughters, Tiffany A. Gutowski and Jessica Stephens; grandson, Christopher Stephens; Wednesday November 6, 2019 great-grandchildren, Whitney, Shayla, Tommy and FBC• offices5:00 – 6:00are openp.m. Christmasnormal business Program hours. kids’ rehearsalTerrell; niece, Linda Wilkes Kleinhaus, and nephew, M-Th 9-4. •FBC 5:30Sunday - 7:00 morning p.m. -worship Youth servicesGroup are Gene Mooney. • Noopen TeamKID for attendance on campus. Sarah was an avid volunteer with the library and Masks• No are Rewind suggested (Adult and Bible are availableStudy) for served with the Rotary, AARP Tomball chapters. She your convenience at the main entrance. loved playing mahjong at the HCA Tomball group SunFridayday August November 2, 2020 8, 2019 and served as an Ambassador of Tomball Hospital • 9:15• a.m.5th NoQuarter Sunday – GameSchool end,classes until on midnightcampus - and in the Ancestry/ Genealogy Society. She loved contact office for current SS class info polka dancing and loved traveling with her friends

• 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service on campus from the Tomball Community center. Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Saturday, and online November 9, 2019 During her life she graduated from Lamar High • 5:00• - 8:008:00 p.m. - 12:00 Y2 Bible noon Study YP & House Fellowship Workday PT/OT/ST • IV Care school in Houston. Post Operative Care Monday August 3, 2020 In 1958 she received her AS Degree in Jones •Sunday No Nursing November Home Visits 10, 2019 Diabetes Management • 6:30 p.m. Online Ladies Bible Study County Miss. Sarah worked many years as the PBX Stroke Care • Cardiac Care (Call• for9:00 information) a.m. Donuts, juice, milk, coffee operator with CRS in Houston, retired and received Respite Care • Admits 24/7 • her CNA certificate and worked at Hallettsville All services9:15 area.m. available Sunday via School live stream for all on ages our Medicare / Medicaid / Private Pay / lnsurance • Nursing home. 10:30website: a.m. www.fbchallettsville.com Morning Worship Service For more information or schedule a tour and our Facebook page: FBC Hallettsville. In 1998 she received her TA certificate teaching • 6:00 p.m. Christmas Program Choir Practice Call 361-798-3606 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Y2 Bible Study (HS Grads/Collegelife skills age in students the CFISD/) Houston and RCISD in We are on the internet: www.fbchallettsville.com Altair. She loved teaching children and the medical field. EmailMonday [email protected] November 11, 2019 Phone (361) 798-2227 Find us on these Facebook pages: The family will have a Celebration of Life to be • 10:00 a.m. Stevens FBC Hallettsville • FBC Hallettsville Youth • VBS - FBC Hallettsville scheduled at a later date.

First Baptist Church welcomes you to all services held at 501 East Second Street in Hallettsville. We have Sunday School classes for every age, and nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers through age 3 on Sunday mornings. For more information, please call the church office at 361-798-2227. Be sure to visit our website at www.fbchallettsville.com. Come worship with us!

Find us on Facebook! FBC Hallettsville FBC Hallettsville Youth VBS - FBC Hallettsville Wednesday, July 29, 2020 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 7 OBITUARIES Healthy Lawns and Healthy Waters Program to host LORICE MARGUERITE SHALHOUB NORWOOD rainwater harvesting and turf management training Lorice Marguerite Shalhoub Nor- Texas A&M AgriL- and other practices. the lab. watershed protection wood, 95, of Hallettsville, passed away ife Extension Service’s “Management prac- Attendees can submit plan activities to im- on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Healthy Lawns and tices such as using irriga- a soil test by dropping prove and protect water She was born on Nov. 20, 1924 in Healthy Waters Program tion delivery equipment, their soil sample off to quality in this water- Lowell, Mass., to George and Mary will host a residential interpreting soil test the AgriLife Extension shed. Shalhoub. She was the wife to the rainwater harvesting results and understand- offices in Jackson or For more information love of her life, deceased, Brian Nor- and turf management ing nutrient applications Lavaca Counties prior to about the Lavaca River wood, of 52 years and mother of de- training Aug. 11 for Jack- can help reduce runoff or by one week after the Watershed Protection ceased still-born son, Dana Norwood. son and Lavaca Coun- and make efficient use of meeting. Plan, go to: https://www. Lorice remains in the hearts of her daughter, Nan- ties. applied landscape irriga- Samples will be tceq.texas.gov/assets/ cy Norwood Evans and son-in-law, James A. Evans III The free event will be tion water,” Grubbs said. grouped into one sub- public/waterquality/nps/ of Hallettsville, and their sons Jacob, Joseph, and online from 10 a.m.–2:30 Dr. Diane Boellstorff, mission and sent to the watersheds/LavacaWP- James; her sons, Alan Norwood of Hallettsville, and p.m. with a half-hour AgriLife Extension wa- AgriLife Extension Soil, PApril2018.pdf George Norwood of Freiburg, Germany; daughter-in- lunch. Participation is ter resource specialist in Water and Forage Test- Funding for the law, Daphne Norwood, and grandchildren, Elisabeth limited. Online registra- the soil and crop scienc- ing Lab in College Sta- Healthy Lawns and Norwood, Peter Norwood, Anna Norwood, Esther tion is required. Attend- es department, College tion for routine analysis, Healthy Waters Program Norwood, and Deborah Norwood of Freiburg, Ger- ees can RSVP online Station, said proper fer- including micronutri- is provided in part by many, and her great-grandchildren, Zoe Kling and or contact John Smith, tilizer application and ents, pH, conductivity, the U.S. Environmental Janosch Kling of Germany, all of whom fondly called AgriLife Extension pro- efficient water irrigation nitrate-nitrogen and Protection Agency under her “Sitto” given her beloved Lebanese heritage. gram specialist, College can protect and improve other parameters. assistance agreements Lorice was a graduate of Lowell Business Col- Station, at johnwsmith@ water quality in area The training will in- (99614621, 99614624) lege and the Academy of Notre Dame in Tyngsboro, tamu.edu or 979-204- creeks and collecting clude information on to Texas Commission on Mass. She was highly recognized in her career as 0573. Those who RSVP rainwater for lawn and how to understand soil Environmental Quality. an Assistant Librarian at various Catholic theologi- to the event will receive landscape needs reduces test results and nutri- The project is managed cal libraries in Washington, D.C. until the age of 80. updates, instructions to storm water runoff. ent recommendations so by the Texas Water Re- She also fulfilled secretarial duties at the Pentagon join the online meeting Participants can have residents can interpret sources Institute, part until the birth of her first child, George. and materials related to their soil tested as part results once the analysis of Texas A&M AgriLife Lorice relied heavily on her Catholic faith and the meeting via email. of the training. The soil is mailed to them. Research, AgriLife Ex- was known as a prayer warrior and for her “prayer The training is offered sample bag and analy- Emily Monroe, water- tension and the College chains” by phone before the age of sharing via the in collaboration with the sis are free to Healthy shed coordinator for the of Agriculture and Life internet. She and her husband were recognized by Lavaca River Watershed Lawns and Healthy Wa- Lavaca River Watershed, Sciences at Texas A&M the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. for their dedica- Partnership. ters Program partici- will discuss updates on University. tion to serving others as they actively participated in “The Healthy Lawns pants. volunteering at food pantries and homeless shelters and Healthy Waters Pro- Residents can pick H H and organizing food donations during the holidays at gram aims to improve up a soil sample bag LIVESTOCK REPORTS their parish of Our Lady of Sorrows in Takoma Park, and protect surface wa- with sampling instruc- Md. where many family friends grieve her passing. ter quality by enhancing tions and the Urban and HALLETTSVILLE Lorice Norwood will be laid to rest at Gate of awareness and knowl- Homeowner Soil Sample TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Md. with her edge of best manage- Information Form, be- CATTLE ON HAND: 2285 husband, Brian. ment practices for res- ginning July 7, at the WEEK AGO: 1728 YEAR AGO: 1665 Words of comfort may be shared with the family idential landscapes,” AgriLife Extension of- The market continued to gain momentum. Better quality classes at www.kubenafuneralhome.com. Smith said. fices in Jackson County of calves sold steady to $4 higher. Overall average was $2 higher than last week. Demand very good. Dr. Becky Grubbs, located at 411 N. Wells Packer cows and bulls sold steady on approx. 225 hd. total. AgriLife Extension ur- Suite 111, in Edna, or in If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361- ban water specialist, Lavaca County, located 798-4336. Dallas, said attendees at 300 S. La Grange St. PACKER COWS: Canner & Cutter Cows: 52-68; Utility & will learn about the de- in Hallettsville. Bags Fat Cows: 50-63; Light Weight Canner Cows: 41-50; Poor/ LETTERS to sign and installation of containing residents’ Weak: 35-41. residential rainwater soil samples should be PACKER BULLS: Heavyweight Bulls: 87-92; Utility & Cutter harvesting systems as returned to the loca- Bulls: 81-87; Light Weight Canner Bulls: 70-80. the EDITOR STOCKER AND FEEDER CALVES AND YEARLINGS: well as appropriate turf tion where they were NO. 1 STEER & BULLS CALVES: Under 200: 160-215; and landscape species obtained. Please do not 200-300: 155-187.50; 300-400: 140-177.50; 400-500: It doesn’t surprise me that the Democrat lead- based on local conditions mail the soil sample to 134-165; 500 - 600: 126-150; 600-700: 115-142.50; ership condones the recent riots, looting, arson, 700-800: 110-135. destruction of property, attacks on police officers, NO. 1 HEIFER CALVES: Under 200: 145-210; 200-300: tearing down and desecrating historical and SCHOOL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 135-177.50; 300-400: 128-165; 400-500: 126-160; 500- religious statues, etc. After all, those anarchists 600: 119-142.50; 600-700: 108-125; 700-800: 100-121. constitute a large part of their voter base. And it Hallettsville ISD has released a 22-page plan REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 350-700: 130-200. doesn’t surprise me that, with the aid of the media, that can be viewed on the district’s website at his- they would float false narratives in their attempt dbrahmas.org. Scroll to News and Announcements to divide people along the lines of class, ethnicity and click on Brahma Update July 22, 2020 HISD and race. Socialist regimes have used this tactic Strong Start 2020-21. HALLETTSVILLE to gain power for centuries. The plan includes instructional information for LIVESTOCK Most people know that the ongoing demonizing families and involves face-to-face learning and at of the police by the left is not warranted on a broad home remote learning. COMMISSION CO. scale, and is primarily intended to influence and In addition, instructional roles and learning tools Where your Livestock incite vote sentiment against the current admin- for both learning environments. Brings Top $ Every Time! istration. But what does surprise me is the failure Return to school protocols include screening and •SALE EVERY TUESDAY• of most Republicans in Congress to take a stand isolation; personal protective equipment; campus 140 Auction Ring Rd for the truth. Are they intimidated by the mob? visitors; disinfecting and hand sanitizing; common 361-798-4336 Do they agree with the attempt to rewrite his- areas and meetings and protocols for positive CO- tory? Do they think that by “turning the other VID-19 cases on campus. cheek” it will bring about some miraculous conver- The plan also includes protocols for training; sion of the goon squads? Or could it be that they school arrival and dismissal; transportation; food CUERO lack the moral courage and conviction to uphold service; standard classroom procedures; water FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020 the principles underlying our freedom? fountains; recess/playground; school events and CATTLE ON HAND: 1424 WEEK AGO: 1688 Let’s be very clear about this. The anarchists activities; on and off campus student activities and There were 101 cows and 19 bulls. The packer market continues and marxists that seem to be driving the Democrat UIL/extracurricular activities. to be steady consistent with the qualities on hand. leadership, do not respond to what we perceive In addition, emergencies and drill protocols as The calf market was steady. Market has been trending upwards as normal discourse in a civilized society. They well as a list of the types of campus sanitizing/dis- for last several weeks and that continued. A lot of activity from a lot of buyers. Just a good day overall. Buyers are not liking view compromise as a weakness. Their goal is to infecting agents can be found in the plan. long ages in horned bull and heifers. But other than that, nothing overthrow our way of life, and whatever chaos that Using the theme, HISD Strong Start 2020-21, Dr. holding them back. follows, doesn’t seem to matter. Their lack of fore- Bludau wrote in a message HISD parents, students This market report is available on Facebook as well as on the sight is exceeded only by their hate and ignorance. and staff members, “We are looking forward to see- web at www.cuerols.com. We no longer have the luxury of taking freedom ing your children and having a great school year.” PACKER BULLS: all weights: 75-93. for granted. Freedom loving people had better For additional information contact Hallettsville PACKER COWS: Canners & Cutters: 40-68; Poor & Weak: 25-39. start speaking up and taking a stand. The mil- ISD at (361) 798-2242. PALPATED: 12 bred: 70-80. lions of lives lost on behalf of freedom must not DO THE UPS & DOWNS OF THE PAIRS: 6: $625-$950. be in vain. STEER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: None; 200-249 Jerry Janak STOCK MARKET CONCERN YOU? DODO THE UPS UPS & &DOWNS DOWNS OF THE OF THE Lbs.: None; 250-299 Lbs.: 150-180; 300-350 Lbs.: 160-174; Hallettsville Roll Your IRA or 401k Over to a 350-400 Lbs.: 141-169; 400-450 Lbs.: 139-159; 450-500 STOCKSTOCK MARKET MARKET CONCERN CONCERNNow YOU? Paying YOU? Lbs: 133-152; 500-550 Lbs.: 132-149; 550-600 Lbs.: FixedRollRoll Annuity Your Your IRA with oror 401k 401k Catholic Over Over to a Lifeto a Now PayingNow Paying * 131-141; 600-700 Lbs.: 127-138; 700-800 Lbs.: 120-130. InsuranceFixedFixed Annuity Annuity & Watch withwith Catholicit Catholic Grow. Life We’re Life % * * BULL CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 250 Lbs.: 118-151; 250-300 Safe,InsuranceInsurance Strong && and WatchWatch Secure. it itGrow. Grow. We’re We’re % %APY Lbs.: 158-174; 300-350 Lbs.: 160-176; 350-400 Lbs.: 148- Safe,Safe, Strong Strong andand Secure. Secure. 3.65APY APY FAMILY REUNIONS 3.653.65 168; 400-450 150Lbs.: 140-157; 450-500 Lbs.:133-156; 500-550 Lbs.: 133-151; 550-600 Lbs.: 127-144; 600-700 * August Spies Family re- Hopefully the 61st Klim- Leopold LeopoldLeopold Lbs.: 121-134; Over 700 lbs.: 101-126. union, planned for Sunday, itchek-Haidusek Reunion InsuranceInsurance HEIFER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: 156-184; Aug. 2, in Moravia, has been can resume on the second AgencyAgencyAgency 200-250 Lbs.: 145-166; 250-300 Lbs.: 140-166; 300-350 cancelled due to the Coro- Sunday in August, on the 8th, 361-798-4311361-798-4311 Lbs.: 129-160; 350-400 Lbs.: 127-170 - replacement ; 400- navirus Pandemic. No an- 2021. Please contact your WendyWendy JanakJanak CharlesCharles Leopold Leopold 361-798-4311 Wendy Janak Charles Leopold 450 Lbs.: 125-138; 450-500 Lbs.: 128-180 - replacement; nouncements will be sent by family members and make *Includes*Includes Current Current Yield +Yield 1.65% +First 1.65% Year First Year 500-550 Lbs.: 124-160; 550-600 Lbs.: 122-152; 600-700 AdditionalAdditional Interest. Interest. Interest Interestrates are ratessubject are subject mail. Please contact other them aware of the cancel- to change.*toIncludes change. Minimum CurrentMinimum guaranteed Yield guaranteed rate + is 1.00%.1.65% rate isFirst 1.00%. Year Lbs.: 112-160 - replacement; Over 700 Lbs.: 104-116. family members to inform lation. HomeAdditionalHome Office: Office: San Interest. Antonio, San Antonio,Texas.Interest#AS 5.20 Texas.rates#AS are 5.20 subject to change. Minimum guaranteed rate is 1.00%. them of this cancellation. * The Simmons, Lemons, Home Office: San Antonio, Texas. #AS 5.20 * The John and Clara Dro- and Adams Annual Family zd Family Reunion which Reunion has been canceled JANAK S CUERO LIVESTOCK was set for Saturday, Aug. this year (2020) because of ’ COMMISSION CO. 1 at Moravia, has been can- our current conditions. If you COUNTRY MARKET •SALE EVERY FRIDAY• celled because of the Coro- have any questions, please 1938-2020 navirus. No announcements contact Margie (Nell) Sim- Thank you for letting us serve you for 82 years. Highest Prices Paid! We appreciate your business! will be sent in the mail, so mons at (512) 565-1218 or GROUND please inform your families at [email protected]. 1817 Bridge Rd., Cuero of this cancellation. * Fitch family: Due to the HAMBURGER $ 79 361-275-2329 * The 2020 Klimitchek- coronavirus (COVID-19) pan- MEAT 4 LB. www.cuerols.com Haidusek Family Reunion demic, the difficult decision CUSTOM PROCESSING FOR planned for Sunday, Aug. 9 was made to cancel the Fitch CALF, HOG & DEER has been cancelled due to Family Reunion scheduled to (361) 798.2985 WE INVITE YOU TO BE the Coronavirus Pandemic. take place in August. monday - friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and saturday: 8 a.m. - 12 noon WWW.JANAKPACKING.COM A PART OF THE SALE! Page 8 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, July 29, 2020 CHURCH DIRECTORY

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

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Allan Monk • Travis Monk Kubena Funeral Home 7455 FM 531 Since 1926 - Serving the area P.O. Box 74 with four family generations Sweet Home, TX 77987 507 S. Main ~ Hallettsville (361)293-3381 361-798-3271 www.kubenafuneralhome.com Daniel, Eugene, Andy and Alison Kubena Directors This directory and devotional is made possible by these businesses who encourage all of us to attend worship service: Pesek-Hermes Memorials, Inc. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CATHOLIC (COnT.) METHODIST (COnT.) Auto Worx FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC MOSSY GROVE METHODIST B & B 107 U.S. 77A S., Yoakum 7372 FM Rd. 531, Sweet Home Co. R. 1, Paint & Body - Light Duty Towing - Glass Replacement 419 S. Main, Hallettsville 361-293-2597 361-741-3206 6 Mi. S. of Hallettsville 1391 U. S. Hwy. 77-S, P.O. Box 292 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; W.S. 6:30 p.m. Sat. Mass: 5 p.m., Sun. Mass: 7 W.S. 6 p.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Hallettsville, TX 77964 PHONE: 361-798-2267 a.m. HALLETTSVILLE COMMUNITY [email protected] Billy & Bev Hrncir: 361-798-6225 [email protected] RICHARDSON-BROWN Fax: 361-798-4213 Shop: 361-798-4212 605 S. Glendale, 361-772-5961 SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHAPEL UMC W.S. 10:30 a.m., Wed. 7 p.m. 400 E. 5th St., Hallettsville 804 N. Main, Hallettsville 361-798-5888 W.S. 11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. James a. evans, attorney at Law MARANATHA Sat. Mass: 5:30 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sun. Mass: 8 & 10:30 a.m. John C. evans, attorney at Law 404 Texas St., Yoakum LATTER-DAY SAInTS ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC k 361-293-7589 THE CHURCH OF W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. 13202 FM Rd. 531, Koerth P.O. Box 503 Sun. Mass 9 a.m. JESUS CHRIST OF Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Wed. 7 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS RIVER OF LIFE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC 3408 N. Ben Wilson St., 1(361)798-5202 109 U.S. Hwy. 77A S., Yoakum 7026 FM 957, St. John’s Victoria 361-293-2597 Mass: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. S.S. 9:45 am.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. 2nd & 4th Sat. 6 p.m. PEnTECOSTAL CUSTOM HOMES Wed. 7 p.m. ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC 401 Orth St., Yoakum FORREST STREET 361-293-3518 & CABINETS BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD 426 N. Texana Sat. Mass: 5 p.m. IN CHRIST AUSTIN STREET BAPTIST Sun. Mass 9 a.m., Hallettsville, Texas 77964 Custom Homes • Barndominium• Metal Buildings 612 Forrest St., Yoakum 361-798-1143 1308 E. Gonzales St., Yoakum 11 a.m. Spanish Custom Cabinets • Interior Design 361-293-7300 361-293-2845 Robert Lundy, AAMS Christine Brown Calvin & Beverly Walters Ashly W. Kubicek, IDS S.S. 9:45 a.m.; ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC NEW BEGINNINGS Financial Advisor Financial Advisor 361- 655- 0134 361- 649- 7257 W.S. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 1648 FM 340, Hallettsville CHURCH OF GOD I Wed. 6:30 p.m. 361-798-2126 N CHRIST Sun. Mass: 9:15 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST First Friday Mass: 6 p.m. 717 S. Texana, Hallettsville Sacred Heart 501 E. Second St., Hallettsville S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11:15 a.m. 361-798-2227 Federal Credit Union S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. CHRISTIAn OTHER www.mikejohnsonlaw.net 1206 N. Texana St. Wed. 6 p.m. CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP ALL NATIONS WORSHIP CENTRE Hallettsville, Texas 77964 FIRST BAPTIST 216 E. 2nd St., Hallettsville 211 E. Second St., Hallettsville, Texas 202 Dunn St., Yoakum 701 E. Lyons, Schulenburg 361-798-4361 W.S. 10:30 a.m. [email protected] 361-293-2319 W.S. 10:30 a.m. www.sacredheartcu.com Tues. 7 p.m. 361-798-7110 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST GOOD HOPE MISSIONARY AT THE CROSS FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OF CHRIST 13167 St. Hwy. 111 E., Yoakum 435 CR 135, Hallettsville 210 Kahn St., Hallettsville W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 5 p.m. The Country Touch S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; CHRIST OF THE KING W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. nursery, pottery HEBRON BAPTIST 1262 U.S. Hwy. 77 S., Hallettsville gifts 915 Hebron Church Rd., CHURCH OF CHRIST 361-798-5481 Yoakum 606 Sheehan St., Yoakum CROSSROADS COMMUNITY 361-293-5423 1609 N. Texana (361)733-1066 361-293-3931 722 Front St., Yoakum Hwy 77 N. Facebook.com/ S.S. 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:20 a.m. & 6 p.m. 361-293-2107 Hallettsville, Texas TheCountryTouchTexas W.S. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. W.S. 10 a.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. EQUIPPERS OUTREACH EZZELL CHURCH OF CHRIST LONE STAR MISSIONARY BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP 313 U.S. Hwy. 77 S., Hallettsville FM 531, 5 Mi. East of Hwy. 77 HOFFER'S Hallettsville 200 N. College St., Weimar 361-798-2364 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:15 a.m. Drive-In Grocery & Washateria S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Groceries - Gas - Ice - Picnic Supplies -Beer FAITH FAMILY Personal care for the elderly/disabled CHURCH OF GOD Both Facilities Open NEW LIFE BAPTIST 1262 Hwy. 77 S., in your home, hospital or nursing home. EASTSIDE CHURCH OF GOD 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., 7 Days A Week 1001 U.S. Hwy. 77A N., Yoakum Hallettsville 411 S. Dowling Hallettsville Hwy. 77A & 90A, Hallettsville 405B N. Texana Hallettsville, Tx 77964 361-293-6123 S.S. 1st Sun. 11 a.m. 361-798-5481 361-798-5843 361-798-9400 S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sun. Hybrid Worship 10 a.m. W.S. 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m. EPISCOPAL FAITH TEMPLE LAVACA COUNTY OFFICE SUPPLY CLINE’S CONCEPTS OLD MOULTON BAPTIST ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL 717 S. Texana St., 107 N. Main • Hallettsville, Texas Roofing • Siding • Windows 2287 FM 1680, Moulton 1103 E. Fourth St., Hallettsville Hallettsville Tree Trimming & Removal 361-596-4673 361-798-4119 361-798-4036 Phone: (361)798-4364 Lawn Service • Additions S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. W.S. 9 a.m. E-Mail: [email protected] GOD’S WORSHIP CENTER Interior and Exterior Painting ORANGE GROVE BAPTIST 205 N. Main, Hallettsville Toll Free:(800)353-3685 Sublime LUTHERAn W.S. 10 a.m. 361-484-9437 1st & 3rd Sun. S.S. 10 a.m.; EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Custom Wedding and Graduation Invitations GRACE POINT W.S. 11 a.m. FM 340 & Co. Rd. 277, Witting 103 S. La Grange St., PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST HOLY CROSS EVANGELICAL Hallettsville 505 South Main, Hallettsville LUTHERAN S.S. 9:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.; 361-798-5603 Schulenburg Regency 605 U.S. Hwy. 77A S., Yoakum W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 11 361-293-3033 Wed. 6 p.m. W.S. 9:30 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m. HIS CHURCH OF RECONCILIATION Retirement Community PRIMITIVE BAPTIST – STRATTON ST. PETER LUTHERAN 711 Hopkins St., Yoakum Schulenburg 8 mi. East of Cuero on FM 1447 100 N. Promenade, Hallettsville Regency Nursing Regency Family 361-298-5019 Fitness Center 361-798-9420 • www.rennerlaw.org W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-798-2808 Center Inpatient S.S. 10:30 a.m.; W.S. 9 a.m. W.S. 10:30 a.m.; Spanish Rehab 979-743-2864 SALEM BAPTIST Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FM 531 -1.7 mi. E. of Hwy. 77, Sun. 5 p.m. 979-743-6537 Regency Villas REMNANT OF PRAISE Independent Living Ezell ZION LUTHERAN Regency S.S. 10 a.m.; W.S. 11 a.m. 301 N. Hackberry St., Moulton 424 N. Ave E., Shiner 979-743-4791 Resendiz Services, LLC 361-401-1076 Outpatient Rehab 361-596-4928 . W.S. 10:45 a.m. 979-743-4109 New Construction SUBLIME BAPTIST W.S. 10:30 a.m. College Place Remodeling 92 Co. Rd. 146D, Hallettsville ZION LUTHERAN Wed. 7 p.m. Assisted Living 361-798-3352 547 CR 146, Sublime Regency 979-743-6180 S.S. 9:45 a.m.; S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 8 am. THE SAFE HOUSE Home Health Ashley Resendiz Edgar Resendiz W.S. 11 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. 105 N. Main, Hallettsville 979-743-4663 Wed. 5:30 p.m. 361-798-9090 361-772-2792 361-772-1965 METHODIST W.S. 11 a.m. ,Wed. 7 p.m. VIENNA BAPTIST FIRST UNITED METHODIST THERE’S ROOM AT THE 23783 FM 530, Hallettsville 206 S. Dowling St., Hallettsville CROSS S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-798-2650 511 Plaza St., Yoakum Chovanetz Insurance Agency S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. 361-298-5067 Wed. 5:30 p.m. Kathleen Chovanetz CATHOLIC W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. ASCENSION OF OUR LORD 205 East First Street FIRST UNITED METHODIST Wed. 7 p.m. 11134 FM 957, Moravia 1026 E. Gonzales St., Yoakum Hallettsville, Texas 361-798-5888 361-293-2171 VSETIN CMB 361-798-9999 Mass: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. 6 p.m.; S.S. 9 & 10:45 a.m.; FM 2314, 6 mi. N.E. of W.S. 9:45 a.m. Hallettsville 2nd & 4th Sun. 9:30 a.m. S.S. 8:45 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m.

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Hallettsville Abstract Grab-N-Go BUCEK’S COUNTRY CORNER &Title Company Fried Chicken, Hamburgers, 698 US Hwy 77N, Hallettsville Tim & Sarah Kram, Owners Breakfast Tacos, Lunch 361-798-4876 361-798-3291 110 N. Texana Street 1005 E. 4th Street Lunch Served Hallettsville, Texas 361-798-3823 Monday - Friday • 10AM - 2PM [email protected] Wednesday, July 29, 2020 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 9 COURT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ninth annual Victoria Faire deputy registrar as well a movement of Christy Wil- ties department took care of the situation. son to Head Criminal and Civil clerk was approved Regarding the reporting of COVID-19, Barth- by the court. els said the Department of State Health Services to be held at Victoria The court also voted to advertise for a Criminal (DSHS) has changed the way it reports recoveries. and Civil Deputy County Clerk position. In addition, because they have been overwhelmed CTIF GRANT with reporting cases, the number of cases reported Community Center Aug. 8-9 The court approved a resolution and order for to his office is at least 10 days behind. Texas Market Guide announces its seventh event of the the County Transportation and Infrastructure Fund Barthels reported the City of Moulton held a year. The ninth annual Victoria Faire comes to the Victoria Grant program designating the county judge as walk-up COVID-19 testing site Tuesday, July 28 at Community Center. The Community Center is located at the authorized representative and making specific the Hall of Moulton Oaks and the City of Yoakum is 2905 East North Street. Victoria was chosen as the show findings required by the Texas Department of Trans- holding testing site Thursday, July 30 at the Yoakum site due to great residents in and around the area who love portation (TxDOT). Community Center. The testing will take place from to shop. Shoppers enjoyed a quality arts & crafts event in In addition, the court approved the Transporta- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with 500 test available. 2019 and look forward to the show’s return. tion and Infrastructure Fund Grant agreement with “No appointment is necessary and there is no Vendors from around the state will show items such as TxDOT. charge for the testing,” Barthels said. “Please bring clothing, candles, gourmet foods, jewelry, Texas handmade County auditor Shana Opela commented the your ID, smartphone, and email address to provide items, art, accessories, garden gifts, home décor, gifts, grant fund from the state amounts to $1,207,084 the testing team.” metal art, photography and so much more. and a Lavaca County matching grant of $301,771. In other action taken by the court: Victoria Faire will be held on Aug. 8-9, and show hours Opela said the grant will be divide based on per- • Tabled taking action on draft restrictions and are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. centages of county roads that has been determined subdivision plat for the Whispering Oaks subdivi- This event is open to the public. Admission to the show is for each precinct. sion. $5; however, customers can save $1 on their admission by EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT UPDATE • Approved the Hurricane Harvey Community bringing a canned good or nonperishable food item (such Lavaca County emergency management coordina- Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) agree- as peanut butter, tuna, macaroni and cheese, rice, etc.) as a tor Egon Barthels presented a brief update regarding ment with the Texas General Land Office. donation to the Foodbank of the Golden Crescent. Admis- matters of his office during the last meeting. • Authorized Lavaca County to go out for procure- sion is good for both days and kids under 12 are always Recapping affects from Hurricane Hannah that ment for Engineering and Grant Administrative free. For general information please call 888-225-3427. pushed ashore south of Corpus Christi, Barthels said services for the GLO-CDBG-MIT. Texas Market Guide is your ultimate source for all Victoria activated a Level III increased readiness • Approved Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts things Texas. From boots to bluebonnets and beaches to at 6 p.m. this past Saturday and returned to normal participation form for the Capital Credits County peaches, two-step your way from the Cadillac Ranch to operations around 12:30 p.m. Sunday. funds. the white sands of South Padre Island. They’ve scoured all According to Barthels the area experienced only • Approved all consent agenda items. 268,601 square miles endeavoring to bring you the finest one power outage that occurred in the 400 block of County Judge Keith Mudd presided over the Texas has to offer. Whether you are searching for a new N. Main St. in Hallettsville around 4 p.m. Saturday. meeting with commissioners Edward Pustka, Ronald watering hole or just looking for a little Texas solitude, Barthels said the loss of power was due to a tree limb Berckenhoff, Frankie Bates and Dennis W. Kocian their members will satisfy all of your needs showcasing striking the power lines. The Hallettsville City Utili- present for the meeting. their services, wares and personal love for the great state of Texas. Texas Market Guide provides an unprecedented platform for Texans to share information, goods and SUBSCRIBE TODAY! services. This website puts the entire state and all it has to offer at your fingertips. 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WORD ADS: 38¢ per word for first insertion; HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD 36¢ per word for each consecutive insertion. Minimum Charge - $7.60; Consecutive Insertion - $7.20 CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: $7.75 per column inch. CLASSIFED DEADLINE: Noon Monday Classifieds All Classified Word Ads Must Be Paid in Advance NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES

Lavaca County will be auctioning off the following surplus on govdeals.com: PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF 1984 INTL 52500 TRUCK-VIN# 1HSZPJMR5EHA505588 WITH DUMP BED MARIANNE A. BENNETT 1974 CATERPILLER, MODEL 941B-SERIAL# 80H5017 as Independent Executor 1974 CATERPILLER, MODEL 941B-SERIAL# 80H5006 of the Estate of ANN MARY VAUGHN WILLIAMS, Deceased 2001 FORD FRONT END LOADER W/BUCKET-MODEL#WL82331 Pending in the County Court, Lavaca County, Texas, Cause No. 00011416 1985 FORD F350 TRUCK-VIN# 1FDJF37L0FKA81403 TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE ESTATE: 1998 FORD F150 TRUCK-VIN# 1FTZX1726WKB42396 WHEREAS, on the 10th day of July, 2020, in the County Court, Lavaca 1982 FORD 6610 TRACTOR-SERIAL# C695287 County, Texas, the undersigned duly qualified as the Independent Executor of the 2007 FORD F250 TRUCK-VIN#1FTSW20507EA63188 Estate of Ann Mary Vaughn Williams, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Original Letters Testamentary on this estate 1984 WISCONSIN UTILITY TRAILER-VIN# 1W91SE202E1008971 were granted and this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to 1983 INTL CAB-VIN#1HTAA1752DHA13564 present the same to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law. Any 1989 INTL WATER TRUCK-VIN# 1HTLAZPM9KH662660 person indebted to said estate is hereby notified to pay same to the undersigned: 2010 LIUGONG BACKHOE LOADER-ID# CLG00766JAB000502 Marianne A. Bennett, Independent Executor 1990 TRUCK MOUNTED LIGHT DUTY LITMORE WINCH of the Estate of Ann Mary Vaughn Williams, Deceased Address: c/o Granstaff, Gaedke & Edgmon, P.C., Attorneys, 1954 3 POINT ROADWORK BLADE Attn: Bryan Paul Myers, 60 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR MODEL#EX840100AJ 5535 Fredericksburg Road, Suite 110,San Antonio, Texas 78229. On·line auction on govdeals.com beginning July 22, 2020 and August 5, 2020. Dated at San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, July 23, 2020. NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of GEORGIA ANN BUJNOCH, Deceased, LAVACA HOSPITAL DISTRICT (“SELLER”) IS for the Estate of ROBERT E. JANAK, Deceased, were were issued on July 7, 2020, in Cause No. 11,419, pend- ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE SALE OF THE REAL issued on July 7, 2020, in Cause No. 11,409, pending in ing in the County Court of Lavaca County, Texas, to: Ja- AND PERSONAL PROPERTY (COLLECTIVELY, THE the County Court of Lavaca County, Texas, to: Betty J. net Marie Steines. “PROPERTY”) CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY Janak and Noel K. Vogt. 5.647 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED All persons having claims against this Estate which All persons having claims against this Estate which IN THE LUKE J. PRESNAL LEAGUE, ABSTRACT is currently being administered are required to present is currently being administered are required to present 355, LAVACA COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING MORE them to the undersigned within the time and in the man- them to the undersigned within the time and in the man- PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS TRACT ONE AND ner prescribed by law. TRACT TWO IN THAT CERTAIN GENERAL WARRANTY ner prescribed by law. c/o: J.L. Allen DEED DATED APRIL 24, 2012, FROM REVEREND JOHN c/o: J.L. Allen Attorney at Law C. PETERS, AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE Attorney at Law 401 East Third Street ESTATE OF BENITA PAVLU, DECEASED TO LAVACA 401 East Third Street Hallettsville, Texas 77964 HOSPITAL DISTRICT, RECORDED IN VOLUME 576, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 PAGE 535, OFFICIAL RECORDS, LAVACA COUNTY, DATED the 23rd day of JULY, 2020. TEXAS, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREIN MADE DATED the 23rd day of JULY, 2020. FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. J.L. Allen J.L. Allen ALLEN & ALLEN LAW FIRM, PC THE PROPERTY SHALL BE SOLD “AS IS, WHERE IS, ALLEN & ALLEN LAW FIRM, PC Attorney for Janet Marie Steines WITH ALL FAULTS” AND THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER Attorney for Betty J. Janak State Bar No.: 01041750 WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY and Noel K. Vogt 401 East Third Street BY PAYMENT IN FULL AT THE TIME OF CLOSING. State Bar No.: 01041750 Hallettsville, Texas 77964 401 East Third Street THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING BIDS IS AUGUST Telephone: (361) 798-2531 Hallettsville, Texas 77964 14, 2020, AT 5:00 P.M. (CENTRAL TIME). ANY BID Facsimile: (361) 798-5688 Telephone: (361) 798-2531 RECEIVED AFTER THE ABOVE CLOSING TIME E-mail: [email protected] WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. BIDS WILL BE Facsimile: (361) 798-5688 RECEIVED AT THE LAVACA MEDICAL CENTER, 1400 E-mail: [email protected] NORTH TEXANA STREET, HALLETTSVILLE, TEXAS 77964, ATTN: STEVE BOWEN. AD DEADLINE: NOON MONDAYS INTERESTED PERSONS MAY OBTAIN ELECTRONIC PERSONALS COPIES OF THE BID PACKAGE, INCLUDING Hallettsville HELP WANTED HELP WANTED INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND BID FORM BY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS E-MAILING MELINDA GRAHMANN AT MGRAHMANN@ meets every Thursday at 8:00 LAVACAMEDCEN.COM. p.m., Lavaca Medical Center, Tribune-Herald Hallettsville. AL-ANON meets ALL BIDDERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE BID every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS ADOPTED at the Lavaca Medical Center. CLASSIFIEDS BY THE SELLER AND OUTLINED IN THE BID (2-TFN-NC) PACKAGE. ALL BIDS FOR THE PROPERTY WILL BE PHONE: EVALUATED ON VARIOUS FACTORS, INCLUDING PREGNANT? NEED HELP? BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PRICE OFFERED; A Confidential and caring assis- 361-798-2481 Part-Time Adult Education Instructors BIDDER’S FINANCIAL INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, tance available for the following needed in the Gonzales area to teach courses to RESPONSIBILITY AND PAST PERFORMANCE; needs: Emotional, Material, adult learners, according to an established cur- BIDDER’S PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AND USE Spiritual, Educational. Provid- E-mail: riculum in the area of GED Preparation (basic OF THE PROPERTY FOR AN ASSISTED LIVING ing immediate and practical [email protected] skills in reading, language, & math) and English FACILITY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF SELLER help. We have a special con- as a Second Language (ESL) including Citizen- AS OUTLINED IN THE BID PACKAGE. cern for you and your unborn ship and basic computer skills. child. We await your call. Ga- SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AD DEADLINE: briel Project. Toll free: 1-866- To apply, go to www.VictoriaCollege.edu>Jobs@VC AND ALL BIDS 627-9243. (9-TFN-NC) NOON MONDAYS EEOC Page 10 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, July 29, 2020 WORD ADS: 38¢ per word for first insertion; HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD 36¢ per word for each consecutive insertion. Minimum Charge - $7.60; Consecutive Insertion - $7.20 CLASSIFIED DISPLAY: $7.75 per column inch. CLASSIFED DEADLINE: Noon Monday Classifieds All Classified Word Ads Must Be Paid in Advance HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED ESTATE SALES GARAGE SALES

KAHANEK ESTATE SALE. GARAGE SALE. Saturday, 8 PEACE OFFICER OPENING 298 Private Rd. 1340, Hal- a.m. - 2 p.m. Set up will not The City is seeking qualified applicants for position of lettsville (St. Marys). July be completed until 8:00 am WE’RE HIRING Peace Officer. Weimar is a small rural progressive city 30, 31 and August 1 from 8 so no early sales. 304 CR located about halfway between Houston and San An- a.m - 5 p.m. House and full 002, Hallettsville. Multiple tonio. Position involves small department, handling all shed. To view pictures go to families with furniture, lamps, BUILDERS phases of law enforcement and work well with citizens www.estatesales.net. (31-1- household items, assorted in all matters. Officer will work 12-hr shifts. Applicant PD) odds and ends, men, wom- should possess a minimum of a high school educa- en and little girl’s clothing CARPENTERS tion and a current TCOLE License, as well as a current all priced to sell. Must wear Texas Driver’s License. Salary dependent upon quali- mask and will be staged for • Learn new skills fications and experience. Further education and train- ADVERTISE social distancing. (31-1-NC) ing/experience are considered a plus. Interested par- • Hiring in all areas of ties can go to website: www.weimartexas.org to obtain HOUSEHOLD SALE. Sleep- application form, go by City Hall for application form, IN THE er sofa, loveseat, queen construction/maintenance or contact Police Department Administrative Asst. by bed, twin mattress set, email: [email protected]. Applications can night stands, desk, dresser, • Full-time be returned to City of Weimar, RE: Police Officer Ap- CLASSIFIEDS chiffarobe, drapes, room plication, 1754 IH-10, Weimar, Texas 78962. rug. Cash only. Mask please. 361-460-8393. (31-1-PD) The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). It Makes Cents Deadline: Applications will be Accepted until Position Filled HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Located in Hallettsville Since 1971 361-798-3616 FM 318

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BOEDEKER AG SUPPLY, LLC Cooling REMEDY SALE JULY 24 - AUGUST 8 the Church No license required. While attending Mass, Sacred 00 $61Gallon Heart Catholic Church parishio- Controls many ners can remain cool during the brush species: summer with the replacement of Huisache, a 20-ton air-conditioning unit that Mesquite, took place Tuesday morning. Allen Rosehedges, Janak and his Town and Country Greenbriar crew replaced the unit, which as far as anybody can remember, Any time of year has cooled the church for nearly treatment 50 years. The boom used to hoist the heavy unit and place in the Liquid Feed • Corn • Deer Pellets • Ag Supplies area at the rear of the church was Your one stop shop! provided by Robert S. Mikes, Inc. of Shiner. Photo by Jimmy Appelt 361.594.3831 862 FM 958, Shiner, Texas (Midway)

LHD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Bowen said shortly af- Fenner and the district’s ter, Silversage came to him building and grounds com- and presented the kind of mittee, Rosanne Gallia a facility they would like and Gene Schott met to to build. consider the idea of selling “However, it basically the property, which was came down to them say- brought to Wednesday eve- ing they could not make a ning’s meeting for board lease work and would like approval. to purchase the property The board tossed out right,” Bowen said. around several ideas to Also, Bowen said he be included in bid restric- contacted eight different tions with the main intent assisted living companies, to make sure the district who operate in Texas, and would remain in control of they all told him a lease what is constructed on the would not work for them. property. YOAKUM HALLETTSVILLE SHINER “When I said lease “We (board) would put property, they said no, we deep restrictions so we don’t do that,” Bowen said. could control who’s there,” 361-550-9226 Recently, Bowen, Fenner said. “We would put in a minimum bid along with a list of condi- tions that the company GonzalesHealthcare.com would have to accept be- fore we (board) would ac- cept that company.” Gallia, the longest serv- ing current board member, said, “Our main goal all GHS Therapy Team at Shiner: these years is we want Karen Fortune, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech Therapy ; Ashley Molina, OTR, Occupational Therapy; Megan Castello, PTA, Physical Therapy; control. We don’t want just Ron Johnson, PT, MPT, SCS, LAT, ATC, CSCS, Physical Therapy anything showing up over here.” The board voted unani- mously to proceed with the step of preparing, advertis- ing and soliciting bids for selling the property. Board president James Fenner presided over the meeting with Rosanne Gallia, Gene Schott, Carl Hobbs and Kyle Denney attending the meeting. COVID CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 patients requiring hospi- talization, a graph shows, as of July 24, around 180 patients in general/isola- tion beds, while about 55 are in intensive care units. The chart shows, as of 10 a.m. Friday, the Golden Crescent region has a total of 477 staffed beds, a 107 total available beds, a total of 187 hospital surge beds available, which results in 22 percent of beds avail- able and 12 percent of ICU beds available. In Lavaca County, Bar- thels reported, as of 4:30 p.m. Monday there a total of 51 active cases. Barthels said since reporting begun Gonzales Healthcare Systems clinic at Shiner last March the county has a total of 557 cases and 506 have recovered. There has been one reported death Comprehensive from COVID-19 in Lavaca County. Barthels said the Lava- ca County Emergency Management, in con- Therapy Services junction with the DeWitt Recovering from an unexpected accident, illness, or medical procedure can often be a long and difficult road. County Emergency Man- agement, and the City But here’s the good news Gonzales Healthcare Systems’ therapy department has got you completely covered of Yoakum, will host a with our new outpatient clinic in Shiner. Our therapists provide a complete continuum of care, from the hospital walk-up COVID-19 testing to the home to an outpatient setting. If you are able to receive care in an outpatient setting, our fully equipped event in partnership with therapy department offers a friendly, comfortable setting close to home, with the very latest techniques and the Texas Department of equipment. Individualized treatment plans are available for a wide variety of specialized needs for physical, State Health Services and occupational, and speech therapy. All delivered with the care and compassion you’d expect from friends the Texas Military Depart- and neighbors. ment on Thursday, July 30. The testing site will be held at the Yoakum Com- For more information about our therapy services, call (830) 672-6438. munity Center located at 105 Huck St. in Yoakum and take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until testing

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