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145th Year (USPS 640/100), ©2021 Hallettsville Publishing Co. $1.00Wednesday, March 10, 2021 No. 10 Court approves Lumenare ‘Inoculate’ software purchase

JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER during the recent Covid vacci- “In the first two minutes, they “It’s not so simple as putting Furrh informed the court [email protected] nation clinics held last week in had 7,000 calls, which crashed the shots in somebody’s arm the total cost of the software is The Lavaca County Commis- Shiner and Hallettsville. the phone system,” Furrh said and saying see you in 28 days,” $26,650 and would be equally sioners’ Court met in a regular “The biggest problem is be- in explaining the issues Wash- Furrh said. “So much planning shared by Colorado County. The meeting Monday morning and cause the Sub Hub doesn’t ington County faced without the after the shot takes place also software price is also totally approved the purchase of In- have the resources to answer a software in place. “Within the involve the paperwork having reimbursable through FEMA. oculate software by Lumenare phone call sign-up or crash the first six hours, they had 600,000 to be manually inputted.” The court approved a one- to provide a means for process- computer system,” Furrh said. calls for a vaccine clinic planned Furrh said the Lumenare year agreement for the Lume- ing required documentation for “The issue we face is that we for only 1,000 vaccinations.” Inoculate software allows the nare Inoculate software at a COVID-19 Sub Hub operations. don’t have the infrastructure for In addition, Furrh explained person to register online, which purchase price of $13,325 for Lavaca County EMS chief our county.” other issues for the lack of the enables the person to fill out all Lavaca County. The payment Michael Furrh presented an Furrh described what the software includes the time the consent forms and sign the cost would be taken out of a explanation on how the software Brenham hub faced recently taken to input all the number forms. He said it would allow the special reserve fund and would would lessen the logistical situ- when holding Covid vaccina- of consent forms filled out by person to automatically sched- later be reimbursed by FEMA. ations that were experienced tion clinic. vaccination patients. ule their shot appointment. SEE COURT, PAGE 14 Oden named AD at Sacred Heart Deputies forced CHUCK GRAFE, STAFF WRITER to fire on [email protected] Brad Oden signed a contract Friday to became suspected illegals the head football coach and AD at Sacred Heart Catholic School. near Fordtran Oden, 54, replaces the BOBBY HORECKA, MANAGING EDITOR late David Husmann. [email protected] “I’ve seen Sacred Heart Just days after Texas Gov. Greg kids in just about every Abbott pledged to use all resources sport,” Oden said. “I was at his disposal—including the Texas always impressed with the Depart- way they play hard and ment of compete.” Public Oden comes to Sacred Safety Heart from Flatonia where (DPS) he was an assistant football and Texas coach for two years. National Prior to Flatonia, he was Sacred Heart Catholic School signs new Athletic Director. On Friday, March 5, Msgr. John Peters and Principal Kevin Haas officiate the Guard—to the high school principal signing of Coach Brad Oden as the new Athletic Director for Sacred Heart Catholic School. combat at Shiner for eight and a the smug- half years. City, Alvarado and Schulenburg. Oden has a and have two children – Caleb, 21, who plays foot- gling of people and drugs into Texas, Oden cut his coaching career record of 39-36. ball for Lamar University and is a senior academi- sheriff’s deputies from several area teeth under Coach Hus- “Coach Husmann was my mentor and taught cally and junior eligibility, and Lauren Hoffman, counties found themselves busily mann at Schulenburg for me almost everything I know,” Oden said. “I 26, who coaches at New Braunfels High School. fighting a battle all their own, right six years. He was a head looked up to him very much.” Odens first day at Sacred Heart will be Mon- in the backyards of some of our football coach at Queen Oden’s wife, Cece, is the golf coach at Flatonia day, March 22. readers. The Victoria County Sheriff’s Office sent out a press release late Monday, March 8, urging residents Board adopts Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday around the community of Fordtran to stay vigilant throughout the MOVE YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD ONE HOUR overnight hours Monday after as new policies many as a dozen suspected illegals JIMMY APPELT, STAFF WRITER not to follow the practice. fled during a morning traffic stop [email protected] Those locations include, Hawaii, Arizona Monday, plowing through several for COVID It’s the time of the year when we need to (except for the Navajo Nation in the north- private fences and pastures before adjust our clocks to Daylight Saving Time eastern part of the state), and the territories they ultimately took off on foot into CHUCK GRAFE, STAFF WRITER [email protected] (DST) and gain additional sunlight for the of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam and the dense thicket. The Hallettsville ISD board next eight months. American Samoa. According to the release, the of trustees mulled over the The official time for daylight saving time BILLS INTRODUCED day’s events kicked off at about 7:30 decision to mask or unmask begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, but we are all re- Over the years, the issue of changing a.m. Monday, when Victoria County at its regular monthly meeting minded to move our clocks one hour forward times in March and November, instead of sheriff’s deputies were called to Monday evening. before retiring for the night on Saturday. keeping the time the same throughout the investigate a possible stolen vehicle “We strongly encourage Due to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and year, has been questioned by the Texas state near the intersection U.S. Highway everyone to still wear a mask,” since 2007, the DST was established by U.S. legislatures. 87 and FM 447. board president Robert Lundy Congress where the practice of gaining an Once again in this year’s legislative ses- Deputies spotted the suspect said. “If you don’t, a student additional hour of daylight was set to always sion, the State of Texas is having two bills vehicle—a white pickup—and they exposed will be quarantined.” begin on the second Sunday in March and introduced to change the practice of DST. attempted to make a traffic stop near The Texas Education Agency end on the first Sunday in November. In this year’s 87th Texas State Legisla- the 3500-block of Nursery Road. recommended to leave the deci- Despite the majority of the Northern tive session, two lawmakers, Senator Jose The truck’s driver, however, had sion up to school districts. Hemisphere adjusting to the new time, Menendez (District 26) of San Antonio and other ideas in mind. “I will do the best I can some locations in the United States choose SEE TIME, PAGE 11 SEE ARREST, PAGE 10 with what the board decides,” high school principal Darrin Bickham said. “It is very hard to manage. I will continue to Lavaca County grand jury hands down five felony indictments advise students to wear masks.” Lavaca County grand jurors the newly empaneled Lavaca One of the five cases heard on new evidence that has since The board voted to offer handed down five felony indict- County grand jury. was a re-indictment. Those can come to light. Spanish 1 at the eighth grade ments last month, as part of Two of the five indictments range from simple corrections No additional information level for the 2021-22 school their first cases heard in 2021. issued on Wednesday, Feb. 24, or clarifications of items raised was available on the re-indict- year. No cases were brought be- were returned as sealed indict- in the initial court indictment ment as of press time this week. Trustee Chris Ranly voted fore jurors when the new grand ments, which typically means to all out changes in a pros- Please remember that an against. jury was selected in January, law enforcement officials have ecution’s case, listing crimes indictment does not mean The board awarded a bid to so February’s cases were the not yet served arrest warrants of another sort altogether from that the accused is necessarily Leon’s Electric and Plumbing first to be heard this year by in those cases. the initial ones raised, based SEE JURY, PAGE 11 to replace the HVAC equipment in the high school gym and In School Suspension, Technology and Certified Nursing Assistant Gov. Abbott lifts mask mandate; businesses may open at 100% classrooms. On Tuesday, March 2, Governor Greg Texas now has the tools to protect Texans the safety of others. With this executive Leon’s submitted the low bid Abbott issued Executive Order (GA-34), from the virus,” Abbott said. “We must order, we are ensuring that all businesses of $15,7709. which lifted the mask mandate in Texas now do more to restore livelihoods and and families in Texas have the freedom to The board discussed teacher that as been in place for at least the past normalcy for Texans by opening Texas 100 determine their own destiny.” salaries, but took no action. eight months. percent. Make no mistake, COVID-19 has During the announcement, the governor SEE HISD, PAGE 11 In addition, to the governor’s execu- not disappeared, but it is clear from the discussed the incredible advancements tive order, capacity for all businesses and recoveries, vaccinations, reduced hospi- that Texas has made that allow the state facilities in the state was increased to 100 talizations, and safe practices that Texans to open fully and lift the mask mandate. percent. are using that state mandates are no longer He noted the rapid increase of vaccines Abbott made the announcement in needed. Today’s announcement does not with nearly 5.7 million vaccine shots that Lubbock, where he addressed the Lubbock abandon safe practices that Texans have have been administered to Texans, and Chamber of Commerce. mastered over the past year. Instead, it that the state is now administering almost “With the medical advancements of is a reminder that each person has a role one million shots each week. LAVACACOUNTYTODAY.COM vaccines and antibody therapeutic drugs, to play in their own personal safety and SEE MASKS, PAGE 11 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 2 Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Henry Joe Jasek's FIFTY YEARS AGO TOWN CHATTER FROM THE lambs and 40 barrows entered this Hermes announces the installa- The HISD Education Foundation Fundraiser Meal has PAGES OF THE year in the meat and breeding tion of a bulk fertilizer storage unit been set for Monday, March 22 at the Brahma Stadium classes. one-half mile south of Ezzell. The from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. The meal will consist of chicken Every year, the work of the FFA unit has four separate bins which fried chicken, twice-baked potatoes, green bean casse- Hallettsville instructors and boys have brought can be filled with different analysis role, corn and roll at $10 per plate. Plates to-go only will before us some fine animals and this of fertilizer. The combined capacity be available. Tickets are available at all HISD campuses, Tribune-Herald year will be no exception. of the unit is around 50 tons. the Chamber Office, Hoffer’s Drive In, Morton’s, and March 9-12, 1971 Hermes had been in business Peoples State Bank.… County Census since 1967, offering custom fertil- The Oakland Volunteer Fire Department is sponsoring izer and agricultural limestone a Sportsman’s prize-giveaway. Drawing will be held on Council Bureau Report spreading service. Sunday, April 11 at the Oakland Firemen’s Fire Station. Lavaca County’s official 1970 Donation is $20 per ticket or $100 for six tickets. Only Names P&Z census was down 11.3% from the Andy Rice 500 tickets will be sold. Fourteen prizes will be given away 1960 figure. Presence is not necessary to win..… Commissioners State population was up 16.9% Touchdown Club Easter Gifts, Communion, Confirmation Gifts, Wedding The Council of the City of Hal- from 1960. Gifts, and other Religious Articles and books are available lettsville appointed four additional Lavaca County’s population for to Hold G.O. at the Sacred Heart Church Rectory. Go by and see commissioners to the Planning and 1970 was classified as 33.6% urban, Hallettsville’s only pro football the latest items for sale.… Zoning Board: Robert Pesek, Jerome and 66.4% rural. player, Andy Rice, will observe the **************************************** M. Haas, Curtis Goedecke and Vir- There were 6,271 households Grand Opening of the Touchdown Hubert Gerlich of Hallettsville and Marty Patek of gil Minear. Benjamin Lindsey was with 17,643 persons including 1,324 Club Saturday. Sweet Home, correctly guessed Thomas Mitchell Camp - named to the Planning Commission one-person households. In addition, Andy plays with the San Diego bell as the former U.S. Governor who has the same to replace L.D. Cunningham, who 260 people were living in group Chargers and will tend to the club last name as an American processed food and snack resigned. quarters. during offseason. Company? Campbell Soup Company, doing business Commissioner Virgil Minear was The 1970 census counted 16,268 The Grand Opening Saturday as Campbell’s, is the American processed food and named to head the committee on Hu- white persons, 90.9% of the total; will feature the Nightingales of snack company. man Resources; Robert Pesek to the Negroes totaled 1,582 and 53 per- Nashville, Tenn, who have made Daniel Drozd guessed William Kellough, creator Government Commission; Jerome sons of other races. In 1960, 89.5% numerous recordings. of the corn flakes cereal. Kellough was also a U.S. M. Haas to Public Protection; Curtis of the population was white. The club is located on the south Governor so this could also be a correct answer. Goedecke to the Business Commit- The median value of owner- side of town, across from the old Thomas Mitchell Campbell, born April 22, 1856, was the tee; and Benjamin Lindsey to the occupied houses in the county was railroad depot warehouse. 24th Governor of Texas, serving two terms from 1907 to Natural Resources Commission. $8,500 compared with $5,700 10 1911. He was an attorney and businessman, working as The site layouts for the improve- years ago. Brahmas Defeat a manager for the International-Great Northern Railroad ments to the Finkelstein property, The median rent payments was before entering politics from Palestine, Texas. prepared by Bryant-Currington $30 per month and $41 in 1960. SP, 5-4 Campbell went to work in the Gregg County clerk’s of- Engineers, was accepted by the city. The HHS Brahmas baseball fice and continued his studies at night. In 1878, he was Upon acceptance by the Texas Turkey Shoot team came out victorious when admitted to the Texas bar. In the same year, he married Department of Parks and Wildlife, they defeated the St. Paul Cardi- Fannie Irene Bruner of Shreveport, Louisiana. Her father, the go-ahead for such things as paved Winners nals in 8 innings here Tuesday night William Bruner, had served as a captain from Mississippi road, restroom facilities, pavilion, Following are some list of win- by the score of 5-4. in the Confederate States Army. After the war, he settled tennis court and picnic units will ners of cash, turkeys and other Gary Horstmann went the route in Shreveport. There he became a landholder and was be given. merchandise at the 17th Annual striking out 9 while giving up 6 elected as city comptroller in Shreveport. The Commission will meet at the Knight of Columbus Turkey Shoot walks and 4 hits. Campbell was elected governor in 1906. In his two terms American Legion Hall Friday at 7:00 held Sunday at Wied Hall: Jimmy Werner went 3 for 4 with in office, 1907-1911, Campbell initiated a number of P.M. Information will be given on the Johnnie Steffek, George Tumis, 2 doubles. Andy Chapman and reforms involving railroad regulation, equitable taxation, progress made so far and the next Melvin Christen, Joe Kristek, I.E. Hilmer Appelt doubled. and lobbying restrictions. phase of the program. Valenta, Leon Hajovsky, Ben Smith, The game was tied in the sixth Campbell returned to private law practice in Palestine, FFA Stock Show & Sale Here Paul Schindler, Frank M. Janak, inning at 4-4. but remained active in Democratic politics. In 1916, he March 15th Mike Janak, Mike Garrison, Gilbert ran unsuccessfully against his fellow Democrat Charles The FFA Stock Show and Sale will Steffek, Slick Mertz, Alvin Schnei- 3 Cagers on A-D Culberson for the United States Senate. Well into the be held here Monday, March 15th. der, Jr., Douglas Mertz, ,B.L. Janak, 1960s, Texas was essentially a one-party state, with the From all indications, this will be Frank Gutierrez, Shelia Bludau, Team only competitive contests taking place in the Democratic the best show ever. and Mike Bludau. Hallettsville High School placed primaries. The livestock show will feature The proceeds benefit Sacred three players on the all-district He died in Galveston on April 1, 1923 and is interred in many fine animals, many of which Heart School athletics. basketball teams in a meeting of Palestine, Texas. His grave is marked with a tall white will be sold to numerous buyers at- coaches Tuesday night in Smithville. obelisk. tending the sale. Alton Hermes in Lester Mitchell was the only Campbell Soup Company, doing business as Camp- Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m. Brahma named to the first team. bell’s, is an American processed food and snack com- and the sale will start at 7:00 p.m. Fertilizer Service Patsy Legans and Paula Schulte pany. The company is most closely associated with its Local and area buyers has made Alton Hermes is now in the were selected to the second team flagship canned soup products; however, it has through the show a success each year. Swift Fertilizer spreading service for the Brahmaettes. mergers and acquisitions, grown to become one of the There will be 18 steers, 28 fat business in the Ezzell area Compiled by Chuck Grafe largest processed food companies in the U.S., with a wide variety of products under its flagship Campbell’s brand as well as other brands like Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of MEETING NOTICES Hanover, V8, and Swanson. Under its brands, Campbell’s produces soups and other canned meals, baked goods, • American Legion Hud- serving from 1957 to 1975 is day of every month, 6 p.m., lic) Hallettsville Youth Center, 6 beverages, and snacks. It is headquartered in Camden, geons and Auxiliary meet the invited to join the Vietnam Vet- City Hall Annex. p.m. to 8 p.m., first Wednesday New Jersey. first Wednesday of the month. erans (VVA). For more info on • The Board of Directors of of month. The classic red-and-white can design used by many • Lavaca Memorial VFW VVA, contact Earl Cummings the Lavaca Hospital District • Hallettsville Garden Club Campbell’s branded products has become an American Post 6382 and Auxiliary at 979-263-4222. — You do meets at 5:30 p.m. third Mon- meeting, every third Thursday, icon, and its use in pop art was typified by Andy Warhol’s meet every second Wednes- not have to be a Vietnam Vet- day of month, Meeting Facility, at the Garden Center at 2 p.m. series of Campbell’s Soup Cans prints. day of the month at the Sacred eran to join the Associates of Lavaca Medical Center Health Guests are welcome. Please Hubert Gerlich of Hallettsville is this week’s winner of the Heart Parish Center. Doors Vietnam Veterans of America and Wellness Center, 1400 N. call Dianne Appelt at (214) $5 gift certificate, courtesy of the Sacred Heart Federal open at 5:30 p.m., meal at 6 (AVVA), both men and women Texana, Hallettsville. 906-1157 or Melba Hynes Credit Union in Hallettsville. p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. are welcome to join AVVA. For • Murchison Masonic Lodge at (361) 798-0746 with any TRIVIA QUESTION: • The Vietnam Veterans more information on AVVA con- #80 AF&AM meets the third questions concerning rental Match the following names of farm animals from Czech of America and the Associ- tact Marie Ridgeway, Chapter Tuesday of month, Masonic reservations. to English: (Czech): Husa; Norka; Kacena; Pedlicka; ates of Vietnam Veterans of representative at 281-684- Lodge Building, Fink Drive. • The Lavaca County Demo- Ovecka; Kuratko. — (English): Duck; Sheep; Turkey; America meet the first Thurs- 0698. 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The Hallettsville Lions at Lion Ron’s home and Club met Monday, March 1 he is concerned about with the meeting moved to the Gecko lizard causing the Knights of Columbus further damage. The club Hall of Fame Room due to tossed around ideas on the cold weather. how to prevent the Geckos Lion president Paula from damaging the flags. Parkinson presided over Lion Paula said she has the meeting with the received additional inter- Pledge of Allegiance led est from other residents 1ST PLACE - Joey Henke (Poth) and D. Scott Henke (Hallettsville) 2ND PLACE – Haven Keys (Houston) and Dave Ballard (Fresno) by Lion Anne Rowbotham. who would like to have a Lion Charles Neumeyer flag placed on their lawn led the singing of America for the patriotic days re- and Lion Paula conducted maining. the prayer. It was decided, the club Lion Paula compliment- will continue to take sub- ed Lion Ron Richards and scriptions pro-rated at $30 fellow Lions who helped for the three remaining out with the flag project days in the year. and distributing as well Lion treasurer Dennis as picking up the flags Matula presented the trea- for the first Patriotic Day surer’s report and said the (President’s Day). donations the club made Lion Paula said Lion toward helping purchase Ron as well as Lions Amy stock show animals as well and Brent Mozisek along as donations for sponsor- 3RD PLACE - Jeremy Judd (Shiner) and Paul Bludau (Hallettsville) 4TH PLACE - Terry Wallace (Springhill, La.) and Phil Smith (Emerson, Ark.) with Lion Charles and ing Little League teams David Smolik assisted in have been paid. putting out the flags, while Lion Paula shared a 2021 Domino Lions’ Ron, Amy, Virginia thank you note for Lane Partida,and herself picked Henke regarding the up the flags. club helping purchase his Tournament Winners The club will reimburse Grand Champion hog. Lion Ron for the expenses Lion Paula said she he had in preparing the tuned into the District 6th Place winners Gary Baugher (Caney, Okla.) and Nathan Garrett (Calera, flags for distribution. zoom meeting held on Sat- Okla., are not pictured. Lion Ron said the brisk urday, Feb. 27. She said the cold wind damaged three Bay City/El Campo area flags by tearing the grom- talked about the hand- THE 2021 CONSOLATION DOMINO TOURMENT WINNERS are: 1st Place - Philip mets on the flags and the ing out of water bottles Williams (Ganado) and Ed Kacer (Ganado); 2nd Place – Shorty Bujnoch club discussed whether to residents, due to the 5TH PLACE - Joe Buzek (Hallettsville) and Jason Beran (Taylor) (Hallettsville) and Sonny Bujnoch (Hallettsville), are not pictured. the flags could be repaired boil water mandate that or replaced. was placed on the area In addition, the flags during the week of frozen are stored in a small shed weather. The district had received $10,000 from Li- ons Club International to Note from Walk Across Texas Spring Walking Weather provide assistance to those individuals affected by the Don McAfee, cold weather week. League kicks off Sun., March 21 Watch In addition, Lion Paula Lavaca County LARRY ROTHBAUER - NWS OBSERVER said they spoke about vari- The public is invited to the Lavaca Teams can sign up at the kickoff This Week’s Forecast ous COVID projects and County Walk Across Texas Spring or go online to lavaca.agrilife.org to also that the membership Service Officer Walking League kicks off and ribbon sign up. Wednesday: High 81 Low 60 drive is going with no fee If you served in the cutting event at 3 p.m. on Sunday, For more information call the (P/C) for joining being charged U.S. Military, it is very March 21 in the Hallettsville City Lavaca County Extension Office at Thursday: High 82 Low 66 (P/C) until June. important that you Park behind the Youth Center. 361-798-2221. 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Grahmann was 7 of 9 from the Heart won the playoff for the top seed. foul line. SCORING: Elizabeth Grahmann 27, Al- VICTORIA – Sacred Allie Bludau chipped in with a lie Bludau 10, Emma Hawkins 8, Jules Heart’s run through the career-high 10 points. Janak 8, Abby Clark 5, Arianna Henke 2, playoffs ended with a 70- Grahmann led a 23-point first pe- Bailey Haas 2, Aleigh Kraatz 1. 34 loss to Houston Grace riod with 14 points including 6-for-6 Three-pointer: Abby Clark Christian in a TAPPS 2A state quarterfinal game Friday in the Flyer Dome. The Indians fell victim to the shooting of Nick An- derson who poured in 31 points for the Eagles,who advanced to the state semifinals with an 18-4 record. Anderson was 10-for-12 from the field including 7 of 8 from behind the arc. Everything Grace Christian threw at the hoop in the first half seemed to go in. The Ea- gles shot 68.0% from the Matt Roznovsky scores on a wild pitch in the win over Snook Thursday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald field in the first two pe- riods and 50.8% for the game. Tribe beats Thorndale for 3rd Anderson struck early in the first period, nailing CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR three three-points and [email protected] two free throws as the Sacred Heart took third Eagles led 25-6 at the first place in the Indian Booster break. Club Tournament at The Anderson knocked Hardball Field Saturday down 12 second-quarter afternoon with a 9-2 win points to help extend the over Thorndale. lead to 49-11 at the half. After playing in a bas- Freshman Nick Anger- Jordan Bludau (15) shoots over Grace Christian’s Nick Anderson in Friday’s ketball playoff game Fri- See INDIANS, Page 5 TAPPS 2A state quarterfinal game. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald day night, Trey Daniels started on the bump and pitched four shut-out in- nings striking out two, is- suing one walk and three LBs make it 87 in a row hits. Daniels also went 2-for-4 with a double and CHUCK GRAFE, SPORTS EDITOR two RBI. Adam Steffek had [email protected] a multi-hit game with two YOAKUM – The open- hits in three trips to the ing District 28-AAA game plate and scored on run. for the Hallettsville Lady The Indians scored sev- Brahmas turned out like en runs in the fourth to the previous 86. start pulling away. The first The Lady Brahmas won run scored on a sacrifice fly their 87th district game by Brennan Kana. Follow- in a row with a 16-0 raz- ing a single by Adam Stef- ing in four innings last fek, the Indians loaded the Tuesday. bases on a walk and a hit Adam Steffek blanked Snook on Friday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald Emily Migl got out of a batsman. Garrett Matura bases-loaded, one-out jam was hit by a pitch to force Hawkins worked three with a 5-4 win over Smith- in the first inning before in a run and Tyler Hawkins innings, ceding two runs, ville in eight innings. settling in and retiring delivered a run-scoring three hits and two walks. SACRED HEART - Alex An- 10 of the next 12 batters single. The win avenged an 11-0 gerstein 2R; Garrett Matura she faced. Matura knocked in a loss to Thorndale Thursday. 1-3, R; Trey Daniels 2-4, R, 2 Migl was backed by run in the sixth with a Shiner won the champi- RBI;, 2B Tyler Hawkins 1-3, R, a 14-hit attack that in- base hit. onship of the tournament See SH, Page 5 cluded Emma Grahmann going 3-for-3 with a three- run double and a RBI single. Four other players had Emily Migl shut out Yoakum with a one-hitter in the District 28-AAA opener multi-hit games with Ju- Tuesday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald lie Michalcik (one run, RBI), Kaitlin Pustejovsky (three runs, RBI), and Macie Jansky (two runs, 3 RBI) going 2-for-3. Court- ney Woytek was 2-for-4 (one run, 2 RBI). Migl, Emma Daven- RYLAN SCHINDLER LUKE BLUDAU DEVEN WOOD KYLER CHOVANETZ port and Graci Shimek also hit safely. Migl Schindler, Bludau knocked in one run and Davenport doubled in a run. Most Valuable Players The Lady Brahmas left Rylan Schindler and Luke Bludau the bases full in both the gained Most Valuable Player awards in first and second innings the 28-AAA all-district team. and scored just one run Schindler, the team’s leading scorer on a single by Grahmann. on the season, was named the Offensive Things started going MVP and Bludau the MVP on defense. south for Yoakum in the Graci Shimek retired Yoakum’s Gail Remke in the District 28-AAA opener Brahmas on the first team were third inning when Hal- Tuesday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald See BRAHMAS, Page 5 KODA HOWELL TRACE PATEK lettsville sent 11 batters to the plate and scored six highlighted by Grah- Emma Davenport 1-3, 2B, runs. Michalcik hit a sac mann’s three-run double. RBI; Emma Grahmann 3-3 2R, Lady Brahmas go 1-1-2 in Weimar fly, Davenport doubled HALLETTSVILLLE - Courtney 2B, 4 RBI; Grace Shimek 1-1, in a run and Grahmann Woytek 2-4, R, 2 RBI; Kaitlin R; Emily Migl 1-2, RBI; Julie WEIMAR – The Hal- Tournament finishing and it was an uphill singled in another. Pustejovsky 2-3, 2R, RBI; Michalcik 2-3 RBI, R. lettsville Lady Brahmas with a 13-7 loss to the climb for Hallettsville A nine-run fourth was Macie Jansky 2-3, 2 R, RBI; YOAKUM –Kasey Idlett 1-2. went 1-1-2 in the Weimar host and No. 2 state after that. ranked Lady ’Cats Sat- The Lady Brahmas urday night. got the lead down to 7-4 SOFTBALL SCHEDULE BASEBALL SCHEDULE Hallettsville and Wei- on Pustejovsky’s three- mar combined six home run homer. LADY BRAHMAS BRAHMAS runs in the game with Hallettsville (7-2-2) March 11-13 March 11-13 Giddings Tournament, Varsity Jimmy Appelt Tournament Courtney Woytek, Kai- had nine hits in the Tuesday, March 16 March 11-13 tlyn Pustejovsky and game and Weimar 11. Rice Consolidated, here, JV-V, 5:00/7:00 Tidehaven JV Tournament Emily Migl going deep Courtney Woytek 1-3, INDIANETTES Tuesday, March 16 for the Lady Brahmas. R, RBI; Kaitlyn Pustejovsky March 11-13 Rice Consolidated, here, JV - 4:30, V - 7:00 Flatonia Tournament, Varsity INDIANS Weimar scored seven 2-3, R, 3 RBI, 2B; Macie Thursday, March 18 March 11-13 runs in the first inning See LB, Page 5 Refugio, there, JV Weimar Tournament, V, TBA HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Page 5

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The Sacred Heart Indians made an im- probable run through the playoffs. After two starters quit the team, the In- dians purged on. “Our guys really came together down the stretch and found a way to win and com- pete with some very good teams in the play- offs and in district,” head coach John Hoel- Cole Bohuslav gets an uncontested steal in Saturday’s third place game. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald ter said. “Every player chipped in to get us to the third round.” SH CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 The Indians ad- vanced further than ALL-TOURNAMENT the first and second MVP - Ty Winkenwerder, Shiner seeds in the in TAPPS Cash Shows, Shiner District 2-AA. Conner Winkenwerder, Shine Charlie Coldewey eyes the hoop in the TAPPS 2A state quarterfinal fame in Bryce Filip, Shiner ••••••••••••••• the Flyer Dome Friday. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald Cooper Helmcamp, Smithville Two district run- Tyson Hancock Smithville ners-up made it to the Trey Daniels, Sacred Heart UIL State Girls Basket- INDIANS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Adam Steffek, Sacred Heart ball Tournament, but stein was the only Indian Nick Angerstein also Michael Koeth, Sacred Heart both lost. in double figures with 10 produced a double-dou- Will Wishwell, Victoria St. Joseph Bishop lost to Fair- points. ble with 16 points and field 78-41 in the 3A The Indians ended the 11 boards and Alex An- RBI; Brennan Kana 1-2, RBI, finals, and Boerne fell season 14-13. gerstein scored 11. R; Adam Steffek 2-3, R. to Hardin-Jefferson SACRED HEART (34) - Nick The Indians led at THORNDALE - Nathan Lind- 73-54 in the 4A finals. Angerstein 10, Austin Kutac every break, taking a sey 1-3, RBI, R; Byson Ba- Boerne beat Brazos- 8, Jordan Bludau 8, Charlie 19-9 lead at the end of ran 1-3, Coy Stutts 1-2; Mike port in Hallettsville in Coldewey 5, Brady Haas 2, the first quarter, 27-19 at Reyes R. Coach Mark Noska has a word with Tyler Hawkins and catcher Garrett Matula the second round. Alex Angerstein 1. the half and 47-32 head- INDIANS 12, SNOOK 0 during Saturday’s third place game with Thorndale. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald Three-pointer - Bludau ing into the final eight GRACE CHRISTIAN (70) minutes. Adam Steffek shut-out - Nick Anderson 31, Felipe SCORING: Jordan Bludau Snook on two hits Fri- Sanchez 11, Michael Seals 17, Nick Angerstein 16, Alex day afternoon. The senior 9, Daniel Sanchez 6, Lane Angerstein 11, Trey Daniels right-hander struck out Hamilton 6. 8, Austin Kutac 3, Brady seven in the four inning Three-pointers: Anderson 7, Haas 3, Klayton Chance 1. game. Seals. REBOUNDS: N. Anger- The Indians had two AREA WIN stein 11, Bludau 10, Haas four-run innings and had 4, Kutac 3, Hawkins 2, A. 7 hits and were the recipi- Three players led the Angerstein 2, Daniels 2, ents of 12 walks. charge in the Indians’ Hawkins 2. Michael Koeth and Stef- 59-48 win over Macedo- BLOCKS: Bludau, N. An- fek had two hits each. Stef- nian Christian March 2 gerstein. fek drove in two runs and in Donna. Assists: Kutac 5, A. Anger- Koeth one. Brennan Kana Jordan Bludau’s dou- stein 4, N. Angerstein 3, doubled in two runs. ble-double led the win. Daniels 2, Haas. SACRED HEART - Adam Stef- He scored 17 points with STEALS: N. Angerstein 3, fek 2-4, 2 RBI; Cade Steffek 10 rebounds, two steals Haas 3, Bludau 2, Hawkins 1-2, RBI, R; Cole Bohuslav and a block. 2, A. Angerstein. 1-1, 2R; Michael Koeth 2-3, RBI; Wade Shimek 2 R; Matt Roznovsky 2R LB CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 SMITHVILLE 5, SH 1 Jansky 2-4, R, 2 3B; Em- earned), two walks and The Indians were held ily Migl 2-3, 2B, HR, 3 struck out three. to two hits in the 5-1 loss RBI; Kadie Zachary 1-2, Emily Migl (3-0- to Smithville Friday. R; Emma Davenport 1-3, 1) threw the final two The lone Indian run 2B, R frames, allowing one run, came in the third when LB 11, COLUMBUS 11 (TIE)) two hits and struck out Wade Shimek walked and three. scored on Garrett Matura’s District opponents Co- Courtney Woytek 2-4, 2 R; base hit. lumbus and Hallettsville Kaitlyn Pustejovsky 2-4, 2 Cole Bohuslav had the tied 11-11 Saturday. RBI, 2 R, double); Macie other hit, a single. Columbus scored four Jansky 2-4, one RBI, 2 R; Michael Koeth was the Rylan Schindler steals second during the game with Port Lavaca Calhoun in the Yoakum Tournament Thursday. Dean runs in the sixth and final Emma Grahmann 1-3, R, had-luck loser. All five Kibler/La Bahia Photography inning to tie the game. RBI; Graci Shimek 1-2, 3 runs he gave up were un- Six of Columbus’ runs RBI; Kadie Zachary 1-3; Ky earned. Koeth struck out were unearned. Lange 1-3, R; Sierra John- five, walked four, recorded Brahmas find tough going in Yoakum Emma Grahmann and son R. three strikeouts and ceded Kaylie Olivarez led Hal- LB 10, BELLVILLE 0 four hits. YOAKUM – The Hal- no runs while walking four. lead into the seventh prior lettsville’s 12-hit attack. lettsville Brahmas went EL CAMPO 26, BRAHMAS 4 to the Sandcrabs sending Grahmann went 3-for-4 Sophomore right- winless in the Yoakum 13 batters to the plate in with a double and one hander Emma Davenport BRAHMAS Tournament over the week- It wasn’t a good day at the seventh. Three of the RBI and Olivarez doubled spun a one-hitter in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 end. the ball park Friday night runs scored on perfectly and drove in a run with 10-0 win over Bellville In its final game Satur- for the Brahmas as the executed suicide squeezes three hits in three at-bats. Thursday. Deven Wood and Kyler day in Cuero, the Cuero Ricebirds scored at will in for an 11-4 lead. Courtney Woytek 1-4, Davenport (2-0) struck Chovanetz, while Trace Gobblers scored three runs the 26-4 win. To its credit, Halletts- R; Emilie Griffin 1-3, 2R, out 10 and allowed just Patek was named Sixth in the bottom of the fifth Rylan Schindler sin- ville didn’t go away silently. 2B; Macie Jansky 1-4, R; one walk. Man of the Year. and final inning to take a gled, tripled and scored The Brahmas scored five Emma Grahmann 3-4 RBI, Hallettsville banged District champion In- 7-6 walk-off win. Jayden a run; Kyler Chovanetz runs in the bottom of the 2R, 2B; Emma Davenport out 14 hits and also took dustrial had the overall Nicholas’ RBI single pro- doubled; Preston Amsden seventh with Kyler Cho- 1-1, RBI; Kaylie Olivarez advantage of four Brah- MVP in junior Mason vided the game winner. doubled and drove in a run, vanetz hitting a three-run 3-3, RBI, 2B; Emily Migl 2-4, manette errors. Roe. Roger Gradney of Cuero scored two runs Ty Gerke singled, Ridge bomb, a single by Jaden 3 RBI, 2B. Sierra Johnson went Rice Consolidate was the in both the first and sec- Walker singled and Dylan Gonzales and an RBI and LB 8, WEST 8 (TIE) 3-for-4 (R), Emma Grah- Newcomer of the Year. ond innings before the Vornsand doubled with on error. The game ended mann (2B, four RBI, 2 Industrial had Kael first Brahma run crossed an RBI. with two runners left on The Lady Brahmas and R) was 2-for-4, Kaitlyn Estes and Devin Barr on the plate on a double by GIDDINGS 12, BRAHMAS 5 base. Victoria West battled to Pustejovsky (2 R) 2-for- the first team and Chace Brandt Trlicek. Preston Amsden started an 8-8 tie Thursday. 2, Macie Jansky (2 R) Thigpen and Carson Kolb With reliever Trace The Brahmas had just on the bump, but was in- The Lady Brahmas 2-for-3 and Graci Shimek on the second. Patek holding the Gob- four hits in the 12-5 loss to volved in a decision. The ju- committed five errors (2 RBI) 2-for-3. Emily Third place Colum- blers at bay, the Brahmas Giddings. nior right-hander worked which led to 4 unearned Migl doubled, Davenport bus had Carson Wray pushed across five runs in Kyler Chovanetz was five shut-out innings, ced- runs. drove in a run with a sin- and Colten Pitchford on the top of the fifth. 2-for-3 with a double and ing three hits, four walks Kaylie Olivarez started gle and Courtney Woytek the first team and Ryan Chase Janak began the one RBI, while Brandt while striking out five. and worked five inning, singled and scored two Barnes on the second rally with a double, Kenny Trlicek and Preston Ams- Gonzales took the loss giving up seven runs (four runs. team. Blaha was hit by a pitch den singled. in relief. before Jaden Gonzales’ CALHOUN 11, BRAHMAS 9 The Brahmas knocked base hit scored Blaha. Ry- out 15 hits with Rylan lan Schindler’s doubled In one of those games Schindler (3R, SB) going Trlicek and Preston Ams- where you had to see it to 4-for-4. Tyler Gerke (2 RBI BRAHMA RELAYS den ensued with run-pro- believe, Port Lavaca Cal- 2R, 2B) had three hits in ducing base hits. houn rallied for 10 runs in four plate appearances and Schindler and Trlicek the top of the seventh and Trace Patek (2 RBI) went WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 were both 2-for-3. held on for an 11-9 win 3-for-4. Patek went 2.2 innings Thursday afternoon. Amsden, Gonzales and MORE SPORTS, PG. 6 and gave up two hits and The Brahmas took a 4-1 Chase Janak singled. HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 6 Wednesday, March 10,2021

From left, Cole Henrichs, Cole Jansky, Brady Copley, Kristopher Perez, Wesley Brittain HB Golf Team wins Guevara 2nd in tennis tourney Luke Guevara finished second in varsity singles at the Hallettsville/Schulenburg Tournament here Wednesday. Addison Cameron Yoe tourney Belicek, right, and Sam Henke left took consolation in doubles. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald CAMERON – The Hal- ditions. lettsville Brahmas won Cole Henrichs and the Cameron Yoe Invita- Wesley Brittain led the tional golf tournament Brahmas. Henrichs shot a last Wednesday. 41-48-89 and Brittain 46- The Brahmas had a 43-89. Brady Copley fired team total of 372, besting a 42-48-90,Cole Jansky second place Lexington a 53-51-104 Kristopher by eight strokes. Perez 55-55-110. Ten teams competed Shaye Woytek led the in the tournament which Lady Brahmas with a 117, SHAYE WOYTEK was played in windy con- good for seventh place. Jimmy Appelt tourney this weekend The 15th Annual Jim- The Brahmas open by Gonzales and Indus- my Appelt Tournament with Shoemaker at 10:30 trial at 12:30 p.m. and is on the slate for this Thursday morning fol- Shiner and Industrial at weekend. lowing by Giddings-Shoe- 3 p.m. Killeen Shoemaker maker at 1 p.m. Giddings The consolation game and Giddings are the new and Hallettsville will play will start at 10 a.m. Satur- teams in the tournament at 3:30. day morning followed by and will be joined by Hal- Friday’s schedule be- the third place game at lettsville, Shiner, Gonza- gins with Gonzales and 12:30 a.m. The champion- les and Industrial. Shiner at 10 a.m. followed ship game start at 3 p.m. In Print. Online. On the Go. YOUR NEWS - YOUR WAY. www.lavacacountytoday.com ONLINE SUBSCIPTION Hallettsville FOR MORE $ INFORMATION 40 TRIBUNE-HERALD 361.798.2481 ONLINE+PRINT- $50 BRAHMASHALLETTSVILLE INDIANSSACRED HEART BASEBALL BASEBALL

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College St., Weimar 361-798-2364 S.S. 9 a.m.; W.S. 10:15 a.m. 6 a.m. until 10 p.m., 7 Days A Week S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. Hwy. 77A & 90A, Hallettsville FAITH FAMILY NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH OF GOD 361-798-5843 EASTSIDE CHURCH OF GOD 1262 Hwy. 77 S., 1001 U.S. Hwy. 77A N., Yoakum 411 S. Dowling Hallettsville Hallettsville 361-293-6123 S.S. 1st Sun. 11 a.m. 361-798-5481 LAVACA COUNTY OFFICE SUPPLY 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. 107 N. Main • Hallettsville, Texas Wed. 6 p.m. EPISCOPAL FAITH TEMPLE Phone: (361)798-4364 OLD MOULTON BAPTIST ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL 717 S. Texana St., Personal care for the elderly/disabled 2287 FM 1680, Moulton E-Mail: [email protected] in your home, hospital or nursing home. 1103 E. Fourth St., Hallettsville Hallettsville 361-596-4673 361-798-4119 361-798-4036 Toll Free:(800)353-3685 405B N. 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Dowling St., Hallettsville CROSS B & E Rooter Repair Service S.S. 9:30 a.m.; W.S. 10:30 a.m. 361-798-2650 Resendiz Services, LLC 511 Plaza St., Yoakum S.S. 9:15 a.m.; W.S. 10:45 a.m. Roto Rooter, Plumbing & Septic Systems 361-298-5067 Wed. 5:30 p.m. New Construction and Remodel New Construction CATHOLIC W.S. 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Remodeling ASCENSION OF OUR LORD FIRST UNITED METHODIST Wed. 7 p.m. 804 S. Promeade, Hallettsville, Texas 77964 11134 FM 957, Moravia 361-798-9484 1026 E. Gonzales St., Yoakum VSETIN CMB 361-798-5888 361-293-2171 Elvis Johnston J-32288 361-772-3113 Ashley Resendiz Edgar Resendiz Mass: 1st, 3rd & 5th Sat. 6 p.m.; S.S. 9 & 10:45 a.m.; FM 2314, 6 mi. N.E. of David Tomek MP-40021 361-772-5456 W.S. 9:45 a.m. Hallettsville 361-772-2792 361-772-1965 2nd & 4th Sun. 9:30 a.m. S.S. 8:45 a.m.; W.S. 10 a.m. [email protected]

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Grab-N-Go BUCEK’S COUNTRY CORNER I can do all things Fried Chicken, Hamburgers, 698 US Hwy 77N, Hallettsville through Christ who Breakfast Tacos, Lunch 361-798-4876 stengthens me. 1005 E. 4th Street Lunch Served Phillippians 4:13 361-798-3823 Monday - Friday • 10AM - 2PM HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Page 8 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Jean Appelt selected Beta Sigma Phi Omircron Scholarship applications are due soon Preceptor Tau Chapter Valentine Sweetheart The Navidad Valley CattleWomen paid a one-time award to be used to- (NVCW) are seeking applicants for ward tuition or other education-related Beta Sigma Phi Omi- the Beta Sigma Torch ( their 2021 Scholarships. Due to the expenses. Payment of scholarship will cron Preceptor Tau Chap- International publication generous support of the community of be made when the NVCW have re- ter XP4186 has selected of Beta Sigma Phi) as a the 5K Ranch Run in August numerous ceived proof of enrollment at an accred- Jean Appelt as their Val- member of the Valentine scholarships will be awarded. Since ited college, university, or technical entine Sweetheart. Jean Sweetheart Court. She CattleWomen started their local activi- school. Applications may be acquired has been an active mem- was chosen for her caring ties they have distributed over $60,000 from area high school counselors, re- ber of Beta Sigma Phi for and loyal nature. Jean pur- in scholarships. quested from NVCW scholarship chair eight years working on suit her childhood dream Applicants must be a resident of (Kay Gibson - jimk.gibson@sbcglobal. various committees. and became a nurse, Lavaca, Fayette, or Colorado counties net) or may be downloaded at www. She is currently the which she describes as and must be a senior in high school or nvcw.org. Applications must be post- chair of the Ways and her calling and a gift from the equivalent thereof. A completed marked no later than March 15, 2021. Means Committee and God. She is a sweetheart NVCW scholarship application must The Navidad Valley CattleWomen, has been elected to be who always does her best. be submitted along with an essay about a local chapter of the Texas Cattle- the new president in 2021- JEAN APPELT Jean Bock Appelt and her/himself, any agricultural influences women, is a non-profit organization 2022. her husband, Darrell, have and goals, involvement in the beef that supports and promotes the beef A graduate of Halletts- friends. She is a very two children, Jason and industry, and goals in life. Applicants industry. ville High School, Jean compassionate person and Jill. must submit a copy of his/her transcript For more information on the Navi- received a nursing degree willing to serve and lend a She is a grandmother through mid-term of their senior year, dad Valley CattleWomen please visit and has been a caregiver helping hand. and recently became a rank, and GPA. www.nvcw.org or contact Cathy Will- to many relatives and Jean was selected by great-grandmother. The winning applicant(s) will be hoite at (512) 923-3310. Muhlstein Family Reunion cancelled Shiner The 55th Annual Muhlstein Family Reunion set for ‘Hitch Up the Horses, Buggies Sunday, March 14, has been cancelled due to COVID. Heritage The reunion has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2022. Quilters show and Head to the Courthouse’ rescheduled for CUERO — March 1: To- be horses, buggies and Clinton street. “We feel H H day, longtime Chairwom- wagons involved in the fortunate to have such an LIVESTOCK REPORTS March 2022 an of the DeWitt County event to be held Wednes- attractive and alternative Historical Commission, day, March 24 at 2 p.m. venue” added Brindley. HALLETTSVILLE The Shiner Heri- announced “The day De when the honorable De- Besides “period” trans- tage Quilters Guild Witt County was founded Witt County Judge Daryl portation in the form of TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2021 show, “Spring into is fast approaching so L Fowler ceremoniously buggies and wagons for CATTLE ON HAND: 933 Quilting” has been it’s time to hitch up the reads the official Found- dignitaries, the audience WEEK AGO: 723 YEAR AGO: 1180 rescheduled to next horses and buggies and ers Day Proclamation. will be treated to a va- The market this week was much higher. Demand very good in all areas following a week of good weather after the winter year, Friday and Satur- get our county’s 175th “We are planning as riety of special music… storm event. All classes regained their losses and some extra. day, March 11-12, 2022, Anniversary Celebration much pomp and cere- all very much in keeping Packer cows and bulls sold steady but packer cows lost their due to safety concerns underway.” mony as we can mus- with the 1800’s time — big jump last week. regarding the Covid-19 According to the Com- ter in the middle of a period. Another program If we can help with marketing your livestock, please call 361- Pandemic. mission’s plans, she does pandemic and follow- highlight will be the read- 798-4336. not exaggerate. There will ing a devastating winter ing by the winner of the PACKER COWS: Canner & Cutter Cows: 46-65; Utility & storm,” added Mary Gay- 7th Grade Essay Contest Fat Cows: 44-60; Light Weight Canner Cows: 32-45; Poor/ le Brindley, head of the sponsored by the Histori- Weak: 20-30. PACKER BULLS: Heavyweight Bulls: 88-97; Utility & Cutter DRINKING 175th planning commit- cal Commission. Bulls: 78-88; Light Weight Canner Bulls: 68-78. tee. Unfortunately, due Ms. Ledbetter closed STOCKER AND FEEDER CALVES AND YEARLINGS: GREEN BEER? to extensive renovations with an invitation: “We… NO. 1 STEER & BULLS CALVES: Under 200: 145-220; to the Courthouse drain- the Commission and the 200-300: 155-210; 300-400: 152.50-180; 400-500: 148- Use a Designated Driver! age system, plans to have Judge… are looking for- 190; 500 - 600: 134-170; 600-700: 128-152.50; 700-800: REMEMBER: the ceremony take place ward to a fun, memorable 115-135. BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING on the steps of the court- Commemoration of what NO. 1 HEIFER CALVES: Under 200: 130-210; 200-300: 130- house have been changed. was an important moment 155; 300-400: 128-152.50; 400-500: 124-147.50; 500- The event will now take in time for those who 600: 118-140; 600-700: 112-127.50; 700-800: 95-120. This week’s column is courtesy of Bobbi Brooks, Program Man- place at the First Presby- were here in 1846 and REPLACEMENT HEIFERS: 350-750: 125-185. ager for the Texas A&M AgriLIfe Watch UR BAC Alcohol and Drug terian’s Church Without certainly important for Awareness Program. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program is a free, statewide program to promote alcohol Walls directly behind the those of us who are here HALLETTSVILLE awareness, the dangers of im- courthouse at the corner now. Please join us…one paired driving, and friends NATALIE D. KNESEK, PHD, CFCS of Courthouse street and and all!” LIVESTOCK watching out for friends. CEA-FCH-Lavaca County St. Patrick’s Day cel- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service ebrations in America date 361.204.6992 COMMISSION CO. back to the country’s found- [email protected] Where your Livestock ing. One aspect of St. Pat- Garnica’s rick’s Day celebrations continues to be alcohol consumption. BOOT & SHOE SHOP Brings Top $ Every Time! RENÉ GARNICA, OWNER This St. Patrick’s Day the Watch UR BAC campaign is urging •SALE EVERY TUESDAY• you to remember: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving. 140 Auction Ring Rd It is imperative to plan ahead for a sober designated driver Custom Made Boots EXPERT BOOT & SHOE REPAIR 361-798-4336 if consuming alcoholic beverages. To help keep local commu- nities safe, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is teaming Closed: Sunday - Tuesday up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Open: Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. message about the dangers of drunk driving. Even one drink 115 E. MAIN - WEIMAR, TEXAS can be one too many. OO CUERO OFFICE: (979) 505-0160 “We understand people are looking for a reason to cele- FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2021 brate, and we want our community members to enjoy the St. CATTLE ON HAND: 1229 WEEK AGO: 947 Patrick’s Day, but we also want to impress upon everyone the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS There were 182 cows and 25 bulls. The packer market continued importance of safe driving,” said Brooks. “If you’ve been drink- its strong seasonal run of strong upward prices. Seasonal short- ing, make the right choice to find a sober driver to get you, and POLKA FEST MEAL PLATES TO GO ages coupled with usual demand results in very strong market. your friends, home safely. Before you put your keys in the igni- The calf market was once again stronger than last week as all tion, remind yourself: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.” FRIED CHICKEN & SAUSAGE classes were higher than last weeks gains with virtually every According to NHTSA,10,142 people were killed in drunk- W/POTATOES & SAUERKRAUT class reaching new highs by as much as $10/cwt. Especially driving crashes in 2019. On average, more than 10,000 people SUNDAY, MARCH 28 higher were the middle weights. A good run of roping calves was were killed each year from 2015 to 2019—one person was killed really out of sight with tops over $222/cwt. All in all another very in a drunk-driving crash every 52 minutes in 2019. This is why 11:00 A.M. TO 12:30 P.M. good day to be selling. AgriLife Extension is working with NHTSA to remind drivers DRIVE THRU ONLY • $10.00 PER PLATE PACKER BULLS: 70-86. that drunk driving is not only illegal, but also a matter of life Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall PACKER COWS: Canners & Cutters: 44-64 Poor & Weak: and death. 15-35. During the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day weekend alone (6 p.m., Meal Tickets Sold At: March 16, to 5:59 a.m., March 18), more than 3 out of 5 (63 PALPATED: 12 bred: 70-97. Sacred Heart Catholic School percent) crash fatalities involved a drunk driver. In fact, from Knights of Columbus Hall PAIRS: One $950.00 2015 to 2019, a total of 280 lives were lost in drunk-driving Hoffer’s Drive-In Grocery STEER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: 218-222.50; crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day period. Drivers should also Sacred Heart FCU • Beauty Boutique 200-249 Lbs.: 194-218; 250-299 Lbs.: 160-180; 300-350 keep an eye out for pedestrians who have had too much to Bohuslav Ag Supply Lbs.: 153-182; 350-400 Lbs.: 153-196; 400-450 Lbs.: drink. Walking while intoxicated can also be deadly, as lack of Contact Knights of Columbus Hall 157-206; 450-500 Lbs: 155-189; 500-550 Lbs.: 145-170; attention to their surroundings could put pedestrians at risk of at 361-798-2311 550-600 Lbs.: 142-156; 600-700 Lbs.: 126-153; 700-800 getting hit by a vehicle. Lbs.: 120-136. “Drunk drivers are a continuing problem on our nation’s BULL CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 250 Lbs.: 167-222; 250- roads, especially around holidays like St. Patrick’s Day,” said 300 Lbs.: 148-200; 300-350 Lbs.: 158-175; 350-400 Lbs.: Brooks. “People need to know that they can go out for a night of fun and return home safely by ensuring they have a sober 158-194; 400-450 Lbs.: 158-204; 450-500 Lbs.:148-190; driver take them home. Don’t be the reason someone—includ- First Baptist Church 500-550 Lbs.: 143-170; 550-600 Lbs.: 141-156; 600-700 ing yourself—doesn’t get home. Don’t let St. Patrick’s Day be- Lbs.: 128-153; Over 700 lbs.: 125-140. come an anniversary of a tragic night.” Hallettsville HEIFER CALVES: (Avg. High) Under 200 Lbs.: 185-222; If functioning as the designated driver, make sure to keep 200-250 Lbs.: 160-218; 250-300 Lbs.: 140-180; 300-350 that promise of safety to oneself and all passengers. It can be Lbs.: 132-179; 350-400 Lbs.: 131-182; 400-450 Lbs.: a long night, but people are counting on the designated driver, Wednesday March 10, 2021 not to mention the other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians • 133-171; 450-500 Lbs.: 130-167; 500-550 Lbs.: 127-158; • 3:30-5:30 p.m. Youth Bible Drills 550-600 Lbs.: 123-146; 600-700 Lbs.: 108-129; Over 700 on the roadways. Take the role of designated driver seriously— • 6:00• - 7:00 p.m. TeamKID (Grades K-6) Lbs.: 92-120. people are relying on it. PARTY WITH A PLAN • 6:00• - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group (Grades 7-12) Before ever heading out, it is vital to plan ahead. Be honest • 6:00• - 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study (nursery care about drinking: Know whether alcohol will be consumed or if parents are in Bible Study) not. Follow these ideas to ensure that all partygoers stay safe: CUERO LIVESTOCK Sunday March 14, 2021 Remember: It is never OK to drink and drive. Even after COMMISSION CO. only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver to get • 9:15• Sunday School on campus for all ages home safely. (nursery available) •SALE EVERY FRIDAY• Have a friend who has been drinking and is about to drive? • 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service on campus Highest Prices Paid! Take their keys away and make arrangements to get them and online. home safely. • 11:30• a.m. Monthly Business Meeting We appreciate your business! For more information on the dangers of driving while in- 1817 Bridge Rd., Cuero * NOTE: Next week there will be no Wednesday toxicated visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk- (March 17) activities due to Spring Break. * 361-275-2329 driving. • www.cuerols.com The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal All services are available via live stream on our opportunities in programs and activities, education, and • website: www.fbchallettsville.com employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, reli- •and our Facebook page: FBC Hallettsville. gion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, vet- WE INVITE YOU TO BE eran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive Email• [email protected] Phone (361) 798-2227 to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout • Find us on these Facebook pages: A PART OF THE SALE! Texas A&M AgriLife. FBC Hallettsville • FBC Hallettsville Youth

• HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Page 9 Top Accelerated Readers at HJH FOURTH SIX WEEKS

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When the wom- office continue to inves- multiple properties trying an refused to answer their tigate the incident. Addi- to elude the officers who question, deputies sus- tional charges are pend- gave chase in the remote pected she might be there ing, the Victoria press pastures. to pick up those who fled release said. As those familiar with from their initial pursuit. Gov. Abbott’s actions that area might well at- While dealing with the over the weekend are in- test, those backcountry female driver, officers no- tended to deter precisely roads near Fordtran lie ticed another vehicle ar- such incidents from in- right on the county lines rive. This one, a black pick- volving local law enforce- of about four different up, drove up and stopped ment, especially so far counties, while motorists several yards away. When removed from the Texas LYLA ORANDAY GRAHAM MADDIE ARMSTRONG MASON GRAHMANN regularly passing into a deputies tried to contact border. It’s a clear sign, The following students were winners in the Hallettsville Jr. HIgh School library bookmark contest: Mason Grahmann different county every few its driver, the black truck Abbott says, that someone - School Spirit; Maddie Armstrong - Promotes Reading, and Lyla Oranday Graham. The students each won a gift miles. Soon, multiple offi- sped away, only this time, needs “to respond to the certificate to Kountry Bakery and will have their bookmarks printed and distributed in the library. cers from across the area he was headed straight for burgeoning crisis at our began to arrive, including the officers on scene. borders.” sheriff’s deputies from Fearing the driver Abbott has launched both Lavaca and DeWitt might hit them with his what he’s calling “Op- counties, all trying to lo- fast approaching pickup, eration Lone Star,” a joint Farm Bureau offers free virtual cate the white pickup and deputies pulled their ser- effort that will deploy its roughly 12 occupants. vice weapons and opened air, ground, marine and Despite their best fire. Once again, however, tactical border security FUSION Conference March 11-13 search efforts, however, the truck’s driver man- assets to prevent Mexican the truck got away. aged to get away. criminal organizations For the first time, the American share a passion for the mission of Officers on scene de- A second pursuit then from smuggling drugs and Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is Farm Bureau. scribed the group as “ille- ensued, only this time of- people into Texas. offering the FUSION Conference American Farm Bureau Federa- gal aliens,” about a dozen ficers were looking for the “Texas supports legal for free through a virtual conference tion is the Voice of Agriculture. The in number, all riding in black pickup, the Victoria immigration but will not experience March 11-13. national organization is made up of either the truck’s cab or County press release said. be an accomplice to the The 2021 FUSION Reimagined farm and ranch families working to- in the bed. After several Deputies later found that open border policies that Conference will bring together gether to build a sustainable future minutes of searching, of- truck, some 18 miles away cause, rather than pre- members of the Young Farmers & of safe and abundant food, fiber and ficers finally located the from where it was last vent, a humanitarian crisis Ranchers, Women’s Leadership and renewable fuel for the nation and truck, but not a soul was seen, barreling straight at in our state and endanger Promotion & Education member the world. in sight. several officers. the lives of Texans,” Ab- engagement programs for an oppor- During this year’s conference, What they found inside The black truck had bott said. “We will surge tunity to connect, learn and develop AFBF hopes to inspire the grassroots the vehicle was quite dis- used several public and the resources and law as leaders in Farm Bureau. agricultural community all across turbing, however. Depu- private roads to get to his enforcement personnel Because of this year’s virtual en- the country to engage as members ties reported finding large new location. He even cut needed to confront this vironment, the 2021 Farm Bureau and leaders within Farm Bureau so pools of blood inside the through several pastures crisis.” FUSION Reimagined Conference that, together, we can influence a truck, so clearly someone along the way before ap- Since taking office, is also an opportunity to share this stronger and more sustainable future was injured. parently trying to hide the Biden has reversed several unique experience with members of for agriculture. What began as possible truck in some heavy brush, Trump-era border security the agricultural community who have To register for the event, visit felony traffic spot to stop a deep on a private ranch. measures that sought to not yet experienced the benefit of https://na.eventscloud.com/ehome/ car thief suddenly turned Employees there alerted stem the flow of illegal Farm Bureau membership but who fusion2021/1109039/. into a search for someone deputies to his location. immigration at the south- seriously wounded, now Deputies later found ern border and increase disappeared in wild and the black truck stuck in America’s public security. rough country. the mud near a creek. Some of the immigra- Aided in the search, This vehicle, too, was tion policies that Biden March 15 last day to enroll deputies now used drones, transporting about 12 il- implemented include tem- ATVs and manpower from legal aliens, the deputies porarily ending Trump’s several other public safety said. All fled the scene Migrant Protection Pro- in USDA’s ARC, PLC programs agencies, including DPS, prior to deputies’ arrival, tocols, which sent ille- Fordtran Volunteer Fire but one got left behind— gal immigrants back to Farmers and ranchers who have not Although more than a million con- Department, Texas Parks the one who had a gunshot Mexico while their cases yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk tracts have been completed to date, & Wildlife and sheriff’s wound. were decided. He has also Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage this represents less than 59 percent deputies from Victoria, Deputies provided first reversed Trump’s ban on (PLC) programs for 2021 must do so by of the more than 1.7 million contracts Jackson, Lavaca and De- aid to the gunshot victim travel from terror-prone Monday, March 15. anticipated by the agency. Witt counties. They even until the Victoria Fire countries, halted the re- Farmers who have not yet signed a Farmers who do not complete enroll- brought out tracking dogs Department and EMS maining construction 2021 enrollment contract or who want ment by close of business on Monday, and horse teams from the personnel arrived. He was of the border wall, and to make an election change should March 15, will not be enrolled in ARC or Texas Department of Cor- later rushed by helicopter has issued a sweeping contact their local USDA Farm Service PLC for the 2021 crop year and will be rections Stevenson Unit to an out-of-town hospital. immigration package to Agency (FSA) office to make an ap- ineligible to receive a payment should in Cuero. Arrested at the start- Congress that offers a pointment. one trigger for an eligible crop. While waiting for units ing site of the second car legalization pathway to Program enrollment for 2021 is re- ARC and PLC contracts can be to arrive at one location chase was the woman in an estimated 11 million quired to participate in the programs, emailed, faxed or physically signed along Fordtran Road, a the black car, identified illegal immigrants already but elections for the 2021 crop year are and mailed back to FSA. Farmers with small black car driven by as Krystal Ann Ibarra, 23 in the country. optional and otherwise remain the same level 2 e-authentication access can woman with a young child of Houston. She was taken All have drawn harsh as elections made for 2020. electronically sign contracts. Service passenger on board slowly to Victoria County Jail, criticism from the right, “FSA offices have multiple programs Center staff can also work with farmers pulled up. where she was detained especially for Texans and competing for the time and attention to sign and securely transmit contracts on charges of human traf- those in law enforcement, of our staff. Because of the importance electronically. ficking and engaging in or- who are left to deal with and complexities of the ARC and PLC Farmers are eligible to enroll farms Hallettsville SPJST ganized criminal activity. repercussions of these programs, and to ensure we meet your with base acres for the following com- Ibarra’s child was handed sudden policy reversals. program delivery expectations, please modities: barley, canola, large and small Lodge 4 to meet do not wait to start the enrollment pro- chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain cess,” FSA Acting Administrator Steve sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, Sunday, March 14 Peterson said. “I cannot emphasize peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain Hallettsville SPJST enough the need to begin the program rice, medium- and short-grain rice, Lodge #4 will meet at 3 Holy Cross Lutheran Church election and enrollment process now. safflower seed, seed cotton, sesame, p.m., Sunday, March 14 at This process can be completed when ap- soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. the Hallettsville Cham- sponsoring ‘Family Movie Night’ plying for other FSA programs, as well.” For more information on ARC and ber Meeting Room. ARC and PLC provide income sup- PLC including web-based decision Lunch will be served Greetings and God’s Blessings to everyone. Holy port to farmers from substantial drops tools, visit farmers.gov/arc-plc. and door prizes given. Cross Lutheran Church is again sponsoring “Family in crop prices or revenues and are vital Visit farmers.gov/service-center-loca- Members and their Movie Night” to be held at the Church Fellowship economic safety nets for most American tor to find location and contact informa- families are cordially Hall, located at 605 Highway 77A South in Yoakum farms. tion for the nearest FSA county office. invited to attend. on Sunday, March 21 at 5 p.m. Bottled water, popcorn and other snacks will SUBSCRIBE TO OUR ONLINE EDITION be available prior to and during the movie, and its all free. The movie this month will be the Mel Gibson film, “The Passion of the Christ.” This movie depicts the final 12 hours in the life of Jesus on the day of his crucifixion in Jeru- salem. It starts with his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and ends with his Resurrection. In between the movie shows in graphic detail Christ’s beatings, scouring and eventual crucifixion. Please plan to join in and don’t forget to bring your family and friends. Hope to see you there. (The movie will last 126 minutes.) Social spacing will be provided for your safety. GOD BLESS! Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation PT/OT/ST • IV Care Post Operative Care Diabetes Management Stroke Care • Cardiac Care Respite Care • Admits 24/7 Medicare / Medicaid / Private Pay / lnsurance For more information or schedule a tour Call 361-798-3606 HALLETTSVILLE TRIBUNE-HERALD Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Page 11 AG adds gas exchanges to MASKS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Abbott said by today, Wednesday, number of active COVID-19 cases is March 10, about seven million shots the lowest since November, meaning will have been administered in Texas more Texans are recovering from CO- price spike investigation and over half of the seniors in Texas VID-19 than contracting it. will have received a vaccine shot. This executive order rescinds most Texas Attorney Gener- ing spikes during the ans who pulled together Abbott said by the end of March, of the Governor’s earlier executive al Ken Paxton last week recent winter storm di- to get their communities every senior who wants a vaccine orders related to COVID-19. issued a Civil Investi- saster, I am expanding through this disaster de- should be able to get one. The vaccine Starting today, Wednesday, March gative Demand (CID) the scope of my inves- serve transparency and supply continues to increase so rap- 10, all businesses of any type may to Intercontinental Gas tigation to include the justice.” idly that more and more Texans will open to 100 percent capacity and the Exchange, a natural gas natural gas industry as Two weeks ago, At- soon be eligible to receive a vaccine. mandate for wearing mask in Texas is exchange that saw mas- well as electricity provid- torney General Paxton Governor Abbott also noted that lifted. Businesses may still limit ca- sive price increases dur- ers,” Paxton said. “These issued 12 CIDs to power Texas has a surplus of personal pro- pacity or implement additional safety ing the February winter massive price increases companies seeking infor- tective equipment and can perform protocols at their own discretion. storm that swept through impacted businesses and mation related to pow- over 100,000 COVID-19 tests a day. The governor’s press release also Texas. consumers alike and will er outages, emergency He said the state has invested in notes that if COVID-19 hospitaliza- “As we learn more have long term effects on plans, energy pricing and a variety of anti-body therapeutic tions in any of the 22 hospital regions about what drove pric- Texas. Hardworking Tex- more. drugs that have kept thousands of in Texas get above 15 percent of the Texans out of hospitals. Texans have hospital bed capacity in that region also adopted daily habits that reduce for seven straight days, a County the risk of COVID-19 exposure and Judge in that region may use CO- TIME CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 infection. VID-19 mitigation strategies. Representative Lyle Larson (District session remains to be seen because ac- More than 2.5 million Texans who However, County Judges may not 122) also of San Antonio have intro- cording to the National Conference of were lab confirmed for COVID-19 impose jail time for not following CO- duced bills (SB471 and HB1405). State Legislatures, even if Texas voters have recovered since the beginning VID-19 orders nor may any penalties The two lawmakers want to allow vot- got to make such a decision, the current of the pandemic, and experts note be imposed for failing to wear a face ers the opportunity to decide if they’d system might not change without an act the total number of Texans who have mask. If restrictions are imposed at a like observing daylight saving time or of Congress. recovered from COVID-19 is likely 4-5 County level, those restrictions may keeping the standard time year-round. Texas is not the only state look- times that amount. not include reducing capacity to less “The practice of moving our clocks ing at changing this practice with 13 In the press release it said, the than 50 percent for any type of entity. back and forth twice a year is something other states looking into legislation to that needs to end,” Menendez wrote in a whether or not observe daylight saving statement. “Since repeatedly changing time year-round. However, none of the HISD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 our clocks impacts the safety and health states have been able to enact their of our constituents; we believe that the legislation. Dr. Bludau made suggestions as to ago, the district had collected 95.99%. people of Texas need to vote and make Currently, Federal law currently al- across-the-board raises for teachers on The figure is up from 85.46% in Janu- the ultimate decision to address this. lows states to exempt themselves from the teacher pay scale. A $2,000 raise ary. Thus far, the district has collected This bill will allow Texans to pick a time daylight saving time, but states can’t would amount to $282,350. $9.3 million in taxes. they feel is best for them.” observe it permanently. “This would give teachers the in- As of Feb. 28, the district had Larson also wrote in a statement, So, whether or not we could eventu- centive to stay in the district and the $699.293.11 in the General Operat- “The practice of changing our clocks ally start using either year-round stan- raise be competitive with other school ing checking account, $10.3 million is nonsensical and has significant dard or daylight saving time throughout districts,” Superintendent Dr. Bludau in the Money Market account and drawbacks. We want to give Texans the year remains questionable and in said. “I don’t want to lose the teachers $544,581.26 in Certificates of Deposits. an opportunity to vote on ending this the mean time, we’re reminded “Spring we have.” The district’s local revenue was at practice by choosing between standard Forward and Fall Back.” The average teacher salary in the 83.65%, state revenue 94.35% and time year-round or daylight saving time Daylight Saving Time will end on district with a $2,000 raise is $52,806. 53.09% of the 2020-21 budget has been year-round.” Sunday, Nov. 7 when we will return to The district will seek a school days expended. How far this may go in the legislative Standard time in the Fall. waiver for time missed last month be- In other business, the board hired cause of the extreme weather. Matthew Luddeke as an algebra teach- The period is from Feb. 16-19. er and high school coach; renewed all Also, a resolution was okayed per- teacher contracts; approved Peoples taining to wage payments during emer- State Bank for depository services gency school closings which entails and gave the nod to the 2021-22 school Needing Help Locating a premium pay. calendar with school starting Aug. 12. Johnny Densman gave an update Lost Half-Sibling concerning the demolition of the old JURY gym. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Densman said the area should be My name is Cheyenne Suniga and my cleared by March 28. guilty of the offense listed. It does Curriculum director Dr. Mandy indicate, however, that prosecutors father, William (Billy) Ehler, passed Bucek related to the board Reading have presented enough evidence in away on March 21, 2012 in the Lavaca Academies in which everyone passed the case to warrant a trial, at which with outstanding grades. time the person’s guilt or innocence County area. I am fully cognizant Teachers responsible include Kari will be determined by the courts. Lyn Etzler, Madeline Etzler, Mary Kay The remaining two felony indict- that my father developed quite an Fishbeck, Sonia Grahmann, Stephanie ments issued in February 2021 include Grahmann, Erin Haas, Dawn Janak, the following: infamous reputation through his own Phyllis Kalich, Ashley Kallus, Hillary •฀Rodney฀Allen฀Pechacek,฀for฀theft฀ Kallus, Michele Kolacny, Cheryl Pav- of property valued between $2,500 transgressions. My main objective is liska, Amber Sklar and Haley Spring. and $30,000. to locate an undisclosed half sibling. The district has collected 93.69% •฀Goerge฀Edward฀Perez฀Jr.,฀for฀con- of the 2020 taxes as of Feb. 28. A year trolled substance possession.

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Angus, Black Brangus, Sim- RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT Angus and Charolais. Gen- c/o: Michael A. Johnson NEW! 99 CR 002, THE SETTLEMENT SUBDIVISION, 2/2, all brick, electric home built in 1986 on .91 tle. Fertility tested. Delivery Attorney at Law acres. 1,456 sq ft living (per LCAD) has been updated from ceiling to floor, carport, live oaks.....$260,000 available. Family owned and P.O. Box 242 NEW! 1647 N. TEXANA ST. , 2/2 w/ additional area upstairs, 1,976 sq ft (per LCAD) home on 2 acres, operated. 979-263-5829. Hallettsville, TX 77964 water well, public water & sewer, outbuildings...... CONTRACT$205,000 FOR (42-TFN-CH) DATED the 4th day of March, 2021. NEW! LAKE SHERIDAN ESTATES, 321 BLUEBONNET BEND, 4/4 built in 2007 w/ 2,060 sq ft (per CCAD) & additional 336 sq ft sunroom on .595 acres, metal roof, nice yard with live oaks...... SOLD$199,500 RENT LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. /s/ Michael A. Johnson Michael A. Johnson ACREAGE Brangus Heifers. Only 10 Attorney for Milton Slaughter, Jr. NEW! 8.755 AC, HALLETTSVILLE, CR 132, heavily wooded tract with a lot of county road frontage, available. 830-437-5772. State Bar No.: 10770700 nice homesite or recreational tract...... CONTRACT.$89,738 TRAVEL (10-8-CH) 28.139 AC, SUBLIME, FM 3283, mixture of heavily wooded and open land, seasonal creek, 2/1 older P.O. Box 242 Hallettsville, TX 77964 camphouse w/ electricity, READY FOR DEER SEASON...... SOLD$8,250/acre TRAILERS LIVESTOCK FOR SALE. NEW! 60.938 AC, Sublime, FM 3283, heavily wooded w/ a pond, seasonal creek, Live Oaks Galore, Brangus Bulls. Ready to go Telephone: (361) 655-8639 $100/week to work. 830-437-5772. (10- Facsimile: (361) 575-5560 Wildlife Haven...... CONTRACT$7,200/acre or NEW! 44.78 AC, SUBLIME, FM 3283, heavily wooded with some openings and trails, pond, electricity, $500/month 8-CH) E-mail: [email protected] cased water well, storage building...... CONTRACT$8,200/acre NEW! 69.87 AC, SWEET HOME, CR 423, heavily wooded W/ Live Oaks, some open areas, wet weather ALL UTILITIES WANTED creek, nice homesite or recreational tract...... CONTRACT$5,500/acre NEW! 95.6 AC, EZZELL, CR 453, Open area, heavily wooded area, pecan bottom, Lavaca River frontage, PAID NOTICE TO CREDITORS pond, electricity. Nice property for building a custom home or weekend retreat...... $5,400/acre LOOKING FOR PASTURE LEASE for grazing or hay Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for NEW! 102.59 AC, VIENNA, CR 158, heavily wooded with tons of trails throughout property, pond, Sandy CALL the Estate of Ervin Patek, Deceased, were issued on March fields. Call Mark at 361-798- Creek on South side, hunter’s paradise...... SOLD$5,500/acre 4, 2021, in Cause No.1174, pending in the County Court of NEW! 164.65 AC , SPEAKS, CR 17, great hunting/grazing property with a pond and road along west 361-798-6867 6558. (9-TFN-CH) Lavaca County, Texas, to Ann Heller and Matthew Patek, In- side of property...... CONTRACT$3,750 acre dependent Co-Executors. PASTURE LAND for grazing HOME & ACREAGE cattle or hay production. Call All persons having claims against this Estate which is cur- REDUCED! 20.03 AC, SUBLIME, 1389 CR 146, 2005 manufactured home w/ 1,292 sq ft (per Advertise Franke Joe Migl. 361-798- rently being administered are required to present them to the LCAD), good fencing, cattle pens, 2 water wells, creek w/ heavily wooded part, all set up....SOLD$259,900 with us! 6552. (36-TFN-PD) undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by NEW! 24.61 AC, VIENNA AREA, covered with live oaks, fully fenced w/ a pond, custom law. home built in 2011 w/ 1,580 sq ft (per LCAD), 2/1.5, gorgeous property...... CONTRACT$389,000 NEW! 56.91 AC, MONT AREA, 331 CR 390A, 2,419 sq ft home built in 1999, 2 ponds, MISCELLANEOUS GARAGE SALES Ann Heller and Matthew Patek, Independent woods, creek, several outbuildings, IMPRESSIVE RANCH...... SOLD$649,000 Co-Executors of the Estate of Ervin Patek, Deceased. c/o: Schwartz & Schwartz I BUY LOTS, LAND AND MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALE. P.O. Box 385 HOUSES. Closing and cash 106 Ridgecrest, Hallettsville. Hallettsville, Texas 77964 WE NEED LISTINGS!! in 7 business days. 50 mile Saturday,7am-1pm. Furni- We have buyers looking for weekend, farm & ranch, DATED the 5th day of March, 2021. residential and hunting properties. radius. 512-897-9808. (9-4- ture, Knick-knacks, hand- If you are thinking about selling your property, please give us a call! PD) made items, men’s, wom- Marcus F. Schwartz en’s, & children’s clothing, Attorney for Ann Heller and Matthew Patek, Jorge A. 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In another matter involving the Sub Hub, the court millions where a vendor approved the Covid-19 Sub Hub Memorandum of Un- would do it for them. derstanding between Colorado and Lavaca County. The judge said the During the discussion of this agenda item, Furrh county does get guidance, informed the court of the recent Covid-19 Sub Hub legal advice, training and clinics held last week, he said they administered nearly representation from the 1,200 vaccinations with 485 patients vaccinated at the Texas Association of Coun- Hallettsville K of C Hall, around 400 at the Shiner K of ties (TAC) and the County C Hall, and 310 vaccinated in Colorado County. Furrh Judge and Commissioners’ cited and thanked all individuals who helped conduct Association of Texas, who the clinics. are vital in how counties BILL OPPOSITON operate, but he feels rural At Monday’s meeting the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court approved a proclamation designating April as Autism After a discussion about passing a resolution regard- counties would lose their Awareness Month. From left are commissioners’ Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Mark Myers, CHPT ing the county’s opposition to SB 234/HB 749, the court voice in state issues. co-owner Kevin Chance, commissioners Ronald Berckenhoff and Edward Pustka. Photo courtesy of CHPT voted to table the item until the next meeting. Myers said as county County Judge Mark Myers opened the discussion judge, he is the county’s tage and disenfranchises is misinformation that is tion that was named after saying both bills have to deal with taxpayer funded lobbyist, but due to the a huge part of Texas. inflating things that are Jackson Allen Hooper, lobbying. stack of bills submitted Leininger suggested not part of the bill. who passed away on April “The problem with the bills is that it will effectively at the legislative session that county citizens con- “I’d like to have you 5, 2011. silence our voices as a rural county at the state level,” being so enormous, he tact the State Affairs com- reconsider before making Myers said Jackson was Myers said. “What they want is to do away with all tax would have difficulty sort- mittee and ask for the two this resolution,” Yamarick diagnosed with high func- payer lobbying. The problem is, if it happens the coun- ing through bills that af- bills to be defeated, or that said. “Look at some of the tioning autism at the age ties who benefit are the large counties, Bexar, Harris, fect Lavaca County. the committee incorpo- facts that are out there and of six and due to various Travis and others.” Lavaca County citizens rate terms that would for not just at it from taxes.” academic and social skill Myers said he admits larger counties would not be Kathleen Leininger and account representation Commissioner Dennis supplemental services was able use taxpayers’ funding, but has the ability to spend Paul Yamarick both ad- from the smaller counties W. Kocian felt the court able to find success as an dressed the court on the in Texas. should vote to approve the elementary student. matter. Yamarick, who is the resolution, however in a 4-1 Myers said the Turtle Are you or a loved one not quite ready Leininger said the way legislative officer of the vote, with Kocian voting Wing Foundation was in- for the nursing home, the two bills have been Lavaca County Republi- against, the court tabled spired by Jackson’s life but cannot stay at home alone? written puts rural counties can Party, told the court the motion. and received its 501e3 in at an extreme disadvan- he’s concerned that there AUTISM AWARENESS September 2012. The Williamsburgij House The court voted to ap- Myers said the Turtle offers relaxed accommodations in a home-like setting. prove a proclamation des- Wing Foundation helps Their caring, 24 hours staff help each resident live life ignating April as Autism children with learning to the fullest extent possible. Private rooms are now Awareness Month. challenges in rural areas available for long or short term care. Reading from the proc- including Fayette, Lavaca, Call today to set up your visual tour (361) 798-2345. lamation, Myers said Au- Colorado and surrounding Ask for Shelley. • Residential tism is a general term counties. ij • Commerical – FINANCING used to describe a group Representing the Turtle The Williamsburg House • Metal buildings AVAILABLE – of complex developmental Wing Foundation for Lava- Assisted living & personal care in a country atmosphere. • Gutters / Siding brain disorders caused by ca County was co-owner MOST NURSING HOME INSURANCES ACCEPTED. a combination of genes of Complete Hometown Located 4 1/2 miles on Highway 77 South, Hallettsville, Texas. 7000 S. US Hwy. 77 La Grange, TX 78945 License No. 105648, Vendor/Facility ID No. 100437 • and environmental influ- Physical Therapy (CHPT) 979-247-4587 979-247-5068 fax ences. Kevin Chance, who said • The judge recognized the Turtle Wing Founda- the Turtle Wing Founda- tion helps all those chil- dren 0-26, who have some sort of developmental de- lay. GonzalesHealthcare.com Chance said CHPT has been servicing those chil- dren/young adults since 2019 and the Turtle Wing Foundation has wrapped its arms around Lavaca County. He said since they started their service with developmental delayed individuals, they increased participation from two dozen families to 70 fami- lies in Lavaca County, and have been supported by the Turtle Wing Founda- tion. “The Turtle Wing Foun- dation is vibrant and its proving everyday the need in Lavaca County for the support for any sort of developmental delay for our children and Autism,” Chance said. In other action taken by the court: •฀Extended฀the฀current฀ contract with Prosperity Bank for depository ac- counts for an additional two years (July 14, 2021 through July 13, 2023). •฀Approved฀ the฀ hiring฀ of Ariana C. Vavrusa as Deputy Sheriff, effective March 8. •฀Approved฀two฀Toshiba฀ e-studio copy machines from the County Clerk’s office as surplus property. •฀Approved฀ the฀ pur- chase of a Toshiba e-Studio 3518A copy machine from DeWitt Poth & Sons for the County Clerk’s office. The price of the copy machine is $6,000, less $1,050 for trade-in and a purchase price of $4,950. Health & Wellness •฀ Declared฀ a฀ 1979฀ Rexnord Road Roller with Pct. 3 as surplus property Looking for a heart health diet? and approved the purchase of 2017 Bomag Padfoot Roller through Buy Board If 2020 taught us anything at all, it taught us never to take Healthy Diets Improve: from Anderson Machinery our health or the health of our family for granted. That’s why Weight for $74,805. Gonzales Healthcare Systems encourages everyone to take •฀ Heard฀ updates฀ from฀ charge of their personal health in 2021 and one great way to do High Blood Pressure the฀ Lavaca฀ County฀ EMS฀ that is by eating right. Type 2 Diabetes and the Lavaca County Emergency฀ Management฀ Osteoporosis office. Our registered and licensed dietician, Cynthia Green, has been Cynthia Green Arthritis •฀Approved฀an฀amended฀ working in the nutrition field for almost 20 years and can help RDN, LD Ability to Heal consent agenda. you start your heart healthy diet! County Judge Mark Myers presided over the meeting with Commission- To learn more, visit GonzalesHealthcare.com/dietary-department or call 830-672-7581. ers฀Edward฀Pustka,฀Ronald฀ Berckenhoff, Kenny Siegel and Dennis W. Kocian pres- 1110 N. Sarah DeWitt Drive • Gonzales, TX 78629 • GonzalesHealthcare.com ©2020 BCI ent for the meeting.